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–Photo courtesy Love Imagery Todd Frazier spoke recently at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College. By Chris Christopher TOMS RIVER - There will be lots of Frank Sinatra music at Citi Field, the home of the New York Mets, during the 2018 and 2019 seasons.
According to multiple sources, the Mets signed two-time All-Star Todd Frazier, the former Toms River East American Little League and Toms River High School
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Toms River Schools Referendum Coming By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – A series of public hearings have been scheduled where school officials will be presenting plans for a referendum to raise funds to fix maintenance issues at all the schools. “Our facilities are in need of repair and update,” Superintendent David Healy said. “It’s no secret our buildings need work, in fairness to the buildings and grounds department who have been maintaining the schools.” The meetings are designed to educate voters on the Energy Savings Improvement Program and referendum projects. In 2013, the district commissioned an independent firm to assess the needs of the district. This result in an estimated $160 million in needs, Healy said. However, the exact total of the referendum has yet to be determined. The work would be spread out between 18 schools and five other district-owned buildings. Some of this is going to be taken care of without leaning on the taxpayers. The Energy (Referendum - See Page 2)
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Commissioners, Budget To Be Decided In Fire District Elections By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER - Budget questions and commissioners for the two township fire districts will be on the ballot. The polls will be open from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Feb. 17. District 1 In Fire District No. 1, there are two people running for one seat: incumbent Raymond Latshaw and Warren Chabot. There are three questions on the ballot. Question No. 1 is about the district’s budget for the year. The amount to be raised by taxation would be $5,497,530, an increase of
$182,680 from last year’s $5,314,850. The tax rate would increase from 6.4 cents to 6.5 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. The total budget would be $9,032,603, an increase of $952,729 from last year’s $8,079,874. However, about $700,000 of this increase was actually unspent capital raised in 2017, that is being rolled over and will have no effect on the taxes, said administrator Brian Kubiel. Question No. 2 is whether the district can spend $450,000 on replacement fire apparatus. This continues a replacement program where the district can make purchases when (Elections - See Page 2)
Toms River Appointments Questioned By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER - The Township Council appointed several positions, although a few were debated during the latest meeting. Sharon Smith was appointed the chief financial officer. The current one, Christine Manolio, will retire in June. Councilman Daniel Rodrick questioned the decision because he said he never received her resume to review her credentials. “She may be highly qualified, but I haven’t seen (Appointments - See Page 7)
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Savings Improvement Program portion of it is expected to provide $17.8 million in upgrades that would save the district money t h roug h bei ng more energ y efficient. T he r e m a i nde r wou ld b e f u nde d through a bond referendum. The vote is currently scheduled for Nov. 6, with an alternate date of Oct. 2. Some of the upgrades being discussed are: parking lots, instructional spaces i n clu d i ng s e c ond a r y s cie n c e l a b s , heating and ventilation systems, energy-efficient LED lighting, restrooms, and efforts to improve playgrounds at the elementary level, with more accessibility for disabled students. “We cannot continue to effectively sustain our efforts in essentially bandaging multiple infrastructure issues that are outdated, have far exceeded their life expectancy and continue to strain the staff and resources of our school district,” Healy said. “We are
Elections: Continued From Page 1 needed throughout the year, he said. As items get older, they become unreliable or too expensive to maintain, and must be replaced. According to district documents, the amount is estimated every year based on what the expected needs are. Setting aside money prevents the district from having to borrow money to make purchases. Question No. 3 authorizes the district to appropriate $55,040 for their portion of $86,000 for vehicles for the bureau of fi re prevention. District 2 In District 2, there are two seats available for three years each. The candidates are Craig Bierbaum, Robert J. Blank, Jr., Brian J. Geoghegan, and Nicholas Infantolino. Blank and Geoghegan are incumbents. There are four questions on the ballot. Question No. 1 would authorize the dist r ict to expend $3,570,693, with $3,070,008 being raised by taxes. This is
genuinely excited that, after years of planning and preparation, we’re getting down to the business of actually add ressing these needs, which will d rast ically i mprove t he educational experience for our students.” Meetings held at each school will describe the overall scope of the project while focusing on the improvements at the school hosting the meeting. The meeting schedule is as follows: • Feb. 13, 6:30 p.m.: Pine Beach Elementary • Feb. 13, 8 p.m.: High School East • Feb. 27, 6:30 p.m.: Hooper Avenue Elementary • Feb. 27, 8 p.m.: Intermediate East • March 1, 6:30 p.m.: South Toms River Elementary • March 1, 8 p.m.: Intermediate South • March 6, 6:30 p.m.: North Dover Elementary • March 6, 8 p.m.: Intermediate North • March 13, 6:30 p.m.: Beachwood Elementary • March 13, 8 p.m.: Washington Street Elementary • March 22, 6:30 p.m.: Joseph Citta Elementary • March 22, 8 p.m.: Walnut Street Elementary • March 27, 6:30 p.m.: Cedar Grove Elementary and ELC • March 27, 8 p.m.: East Dover Elementary
the overall budget. Administrator Darlene Gargano said that last year’s amount to be raised in taxation was $3,228,221, and the total budget was $4,603,451. The amounts went down this year because there will be less to purchase this year. The 2017 tax rate was 7 cents per $100 of assessed valuation, Gargano said. It would go down to 6 cents. Question No. 2 authorizes the district to buy a fi re police vehicle in 2019, in an amount not to exceed $75,000. Question No. 3 authorizes the district to upgrade the Opti-Com system in 2019, in an amount not to exceed $155,786. This is a radio frequency upgrade that has to do with the devices mounted on emergency vehicles that can cause traffic lights to turn green when they are approaching an intersection. The township already bonded for its share to outfit their vehicles, such as the police emergency medical squad. Question No. 4 is similar to Question No. 3 in District 1. It allows the district to contribute $30,960 to the total purchase of $86,000 for the Fire Prevention Bureau vehicles.
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TOMS RIVER – This February, the Grunin Center for the Arts is featuring an exciting array of entertainment from jazz to R&B to children’s shows and more! All performances take place on the Main Stage at Grunin Center, Ocean County College. Visitors are advised to use Parking Lot #2. To purchase tickets, go online at grunincenter.org, call 732-255-0500, or visit the Box Office, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
The events are as follows: • (Children) Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny – Sat, February 3 at 11a.m. Tickets are $15 adult and $10 children. • (Folk/Country/Bluegrass) Sierra Hull – Sat, February 3 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25. • (Jazz) The Birdland All-Stars featuring Tommy Igoe – Wed, February 14 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $43-$45. • (R&B) Michael Lynche: R&B Legends – Sat, February 17 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25.
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Continued From Page 1 South standout, to a two-year contract Monday, Feb. 5. The pact is worth $17 million. The Mets have not confirmed the deal, which is pending a physical for the avid Sinatra fan and ex-Rutgers University star. The contract calls for Frazier, a Toms River resident, to be paid $8 million this year and $9 million in 2019. It’s a pay cut in a slow free-agent market for Frazier, who earned $20.25 million over the past two seasons, Sports Illustrated reported. Frazier, who turns 32 on Feb. 12, belted 27 home runs in 147 regular-season games last year with the Chicago White Sox and the New York Yankees. The White Sox traded Frazier to the Yankees during the regular season and Frazier helped the Yankees come within one victory of a berth in the World Series, won by the Houston Astros. Opting for a youth movement, the Yankees declined to re-sign Frazier. The Yankees lost to Houston in the American League Championship Series in which Frazier slugged a three-run home run. Frazier has hit 131 homers with a .786 OPS over the past four seasons. His 175 career regular-season homers are fifth most among active major-league third basemen. The presence of Frazier, who will play third base, virtually assures an Opening Day starting infield of Asdrubal Cabrera at second, Adrian Gonzalez at first and Amed Rosario at shortstop. “He’s a great defender,” said Mickey Callaway, the Mets’ first-year manager and the Cleveland Indians’ former pitching coach. “He’s a great base runner, too. He can really run the bases. Every time we’d go into town and played him, our bench coach, who controlled the running game, would come up to me and say, ‘We’ve got to make sure to keep Frazier close at first, he gets that running lead.’ He puts pressure on the other team.’’ It was Frazier’s Yankees who knocked the Indians out of the playoffs last season in the American League Division Series. Frazier emerged as the Yankees’ spiritual leader. “He’s a baseball player,” Callaway said. “And you know what he did at the end of last season when we were preparing to play the Yankees, he made some adjustments at the plate. He stopped chasing balls. He stopped trying to go down there and flick that ball to left, he was laying off balls that he was going after in the past. You look at his average (a career-low .213 last season), but that’s going to change if he continues to do what he did the last month of the season. And he can hit some home runs.” The deal played well for the most part among the New York media Monday night, Feb. 5 on Geico SportsNite on the SNY television station. “I love the leadership he will provide the Mets,” commentator Marc Malusis said. “It shows you where the marketplace is. This deal makes sense. He will hit for pop and give the Mets 25-plus homers. He steps into the room as an everyday player and will assume the leadership role.” “I like his leadership,” commentator Anthony McCarron said. “He brings his bat to the lineup. The Mets’ third basemen hit 16 home runs last season. Todd strikes out a lot. There will be a lot of fresh air at Citi Field with all of the swings and misses. Todd is in the late prime of his career.” “He can play defense,” commentator Sal Licata said, “but I wanted a speedy guy on offense, a guy more versatile. This is not a bad move. It’s
The Toms River Times, February, 10 2018, Page 5 an OK move.” Malusis said he sees Frazier, who could not be reached for comment, batting in the middle of the order. “He will probably hit fifth in the lineup,” Malusis said. “Frazier, (left fielder Yoenis) Cespedes, (right fielder Jay) Bruce and (first baseman Adrian) Gonzalez can scare opposing pitchers.” “Todd is protection in the order for Bruce,” Licata said. “Todd will hit either fourth or fifth.” Commentator John Harper said he likes Frazier’s selectivity. “He walks a lot,” Harper said. “He will hit in either the sixth or seventh slot. “The Mets got him at such a bargain price.” The deal likely means the end of captain David Wright’s days in the Mets’ uniform. He has been slowed by injuries in recent years. “Todd will be willing to play first base if there is a miracle and Wright can play third base,” McCarron said. “It makes sense for Todd to play third base. At least Todd has some flexibility. The Mets are moving forward, thinking of David Wright as an afterthought.” “This is officially the end of David Wright as they officially have an everyday third baseman,” Licata said. “I don’t feel playing first base makes any sense for Todd. Unfortunately,
I think this means the end for David Wright.” Since 2013, Frazier has averaged 154 games per season. However, he hit just .242 during that stretch with one strikeout every 4.6 plate appearances. Frazier finished the year with a personal-best 14.4 percent walk rate and a fourth straight 25-homer campaign. Frazier takes a career batting average of .245 (820-for-3,345), 468 runs scored, 498 runs batted in and 62 stolen bases into this season, He was selected 34th overall by the Cincinnati Reds out of Rutgers in the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft. He was named the National League’s Outstanding Rookie by the Major League Baseball Players Association after the 2012 season. He won the Home Run Derby in 2015. He hit .222 (43-for-194), drove in 32 runs, scored 33 and slugged 11 homers, four doubles and one triple with the Yankees during the regular season through 66 games. He drew 35 walks and struck out 54 times. He put up a .365 on-base percentage, a .423 slugging percentage and a .788 OPS for New York. He batted .182 (4-for-22), drove in four runs and scored three through seven games in the ALCS against the Astros. He led East American, managed by Mike Gaynor, to the 1998 World
Series title. Frazier starred for South, coached by Ken Frank, playing for the Indians from 2001-04. He finished his career with a .443 batting average. He set South career records in runs scored (121), homers (26), stolen bases (78) and walks (81). South won the NJSIAA Group III state title in 2002 and 2003. Frazier was drafted on the 37th round out of South by the Colorado Rockies in 2004 and declined to sign with the National League club. He set Rutgers’ career homers record with 42. He was named the Big East Conference Player of the Year in 2007 and was chosen as a Rivals. com All-American. Local Appearance Frazier, ex-New York Giants star Carl Banks, former Toms River High School East wrestling standout Frankie Edgar (one of the biggest names on the mixed martial arts circuit) and model Alana Pagano will appear at Pine Belt Chevrolet on Ocean Avenue (Route 88) in Lakewood on Saturday, Feb. 10 from 1-2:30 p.m. for a Meet and Greet with fans. Autographs and admission are free. Frazier and Pagano often appear in television commercials for the dealership. MILB.com and nypost.com contributed to this report.
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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 k nown 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 conf ident 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 732406-0179, or email them at donna.york@ GirlsontheRun.org or Lynn.Sherman@ GirlsontheRun.org.
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Appointments: Continued From Page 1 the resume,” he said. It’s a job that comes with a $160,000 salary, with benefits that could put it up to $200,000. Therefore, he said, it’s not a decision to be taken lightly. Councilman Maurice Hill said that since Smith has a current employer, the hiring process is not as public. The vetting goes through a subcommittee of council members, and the rest of the council trusts that subcommittee’s recommendations. When it came time to vote, Rodrick voted “respectfully, no.” The rest of the council voted “yes.” In defending the salary, Councilman George Wittmann said Smith has been the deputy CFO at Cherry Hill, and teaches at Rutgers how to be a chief financial officer. She is a certified public accountant as well. “If you want to get somebody with that caliber, you have to pay for it,” Wittman said. Another contested appointment was that of Tariq Siddiqui, who was appointed to the MUA for a five-year term, which would expire Jan. 31, 2023. The four Republicans on the council wanted Siddiqui. The Democrats nominated Neil Floor. Since there are only three Democrats on the council, Siddiqui was appointed. Rodrick said that Siddiqui’s resume was only furnished to him that afternoon before the meeting. Other appointments were made without any public disagreement, including: Youth Advisory Council: Jason Crispin, Al Schwartz, Debbie Schwartz, Jack Reuther, Lynda Valeri, Cara Paolillo, and Police Chief Mitchell Little. These are three-year terms. The Toms River Board of Health: Mary Daley (until Dec. 31, 2020), Marley Nicholas (until Dec. 31, 2020), Lisa Schlesinger (until Dec. 31, 2019), and Nancy Maguire (until Dec. 31, 2018). Veterans Commission: Robert Larned, Raymond Latshaw, John Loiacono, and Tony Fontana. The terms ends Dec. 31, 2018. Police chaplain, Susan Jones of the Holy Cross Lutheran Church. The terms ends Dec. 31, 2018.
A Night Of Comedy Fundraiser Event TOMS RIVER – Come out for A Night of Comedy as part of the U13 Beachwood Tornadoes Fundraiser! Enjoy a comedy show and a buffet dinner on March 10 from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Capone’s Restaurant, 17 Washington St. This event is BYOB. Tickets are $50 per person. Only those 18 and older are allowed to attend. For more information or to RSVP, contact Jaime Golizio at 732-674-2491 or Charlie Caruso at 732-232-9109 before Feb. 28.
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F EATURED L ETTER The Sickness Of Power And Greed Those who only live for power and greed are never happy, for they never get enough. The more they have, the more they want. They have very little respect for others. They make good use of the weak. For some reason they just follow like sheep. If you ask the weak why they just follow, they can’t give you an answer. Their lives have become rather cheap. If mankind were to stand up for their rights, the power and greed mongers would disappear. Mankind knows right from wrong, good f rom bad. There are some power brokers who know good from bad, so some of them go for the good of mankind. Then there are the others. They only use the power for evil. The same thing goes for greed. These people just want to suck up
the world and everyone around them. In most cases, power and greed go hand in hand. They use their power for all the wrong reasons. The greed brings them nothing but unhappy need in the long run. Both don’t know the meaning of humility. What is the need for a home with 20 rooms and 20 bathrooms, a pool, and a tennis court if others are happy to fi nd a park bench to sleep on? I realize that all things cannot or should not be equal, but there must be some balance to life. Maybe someday man will make up and be a little kinder to each other. For the most part, we have a wonderful world with a few rotten apples. This is one man’s opinion. Herb Greenberg, Jr. Brick, NJ
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Surf & Stream Should Stay Pristine I was disappointed to read your Jan. 20, 2018 front page story about Surf & Stream campground being considered for redevelopment. How sad! The author pointed out the beauty of the location with it’s meandering stream, and the fact that it was an active part time community even though all renters had other permanent homes and activities slowed down in the winter. As a local resident, I have never stayed at this campground other than to use their dump station after returning from my RV trips. Surf & Stream is a valuable asset to Manchester for those that prefer trailer or motorhome accommodations to hotel life or seasonal house rentals. Consider also the large amount of permeable soil that exists in this campground that would be paved or built over if redeveloped. I could go on, but my point is that if the owner cannot keep the property as a campground he should sell it to someone who could lovingly keep it groomed for those wishing to enjoy our towns and beaches without hotel living. My travels across this great country have always relied on campgrounds such as Surf & Stream. We should not lose it. Our elected officials must not allow the land usage to change. Walter Lenskold Manchester
America’s Place In The World We are now faced with a choice: reclaim our position as an international leader or fall victim to closed-door policies pulling our nation backwards. The US needs to support developing nations if we hope to strengthen our international markets and fuel domestic job opportunities.
Letters To Editor marching toward war on nanigans. With the passing of the The African Growth & Opportunity Act (AGOA) and the Millennium Challenge Act (MCA) Modernization Act (H.R.3445/ S.832) in the House, it is crucial that we urge our senators to protect our national security interests and support this legislation. It is important that we remind the rest of the world that we do not condone word vomit like “sh****** countries,” but do recognize that an act that would cost US taxpayers less than $500,000 over a four-year period and greatly protect our interests abroad is a diplomatic engagement we are happy to take on. I urge Senator Booker and Senator Menendez to support the AGOA & MCA Modernization Act to spur econom ic development across the world. Kelly Garretson Howell
Bipartisan Militarism Endangers Us All Defense Secretary Jim Mattis recently unveiled a new Pentagon strategy for national security. It removes any mention of climate change as a threat, deprioritizes counter-terror effor ts, and instead agg ressively pu rsues a massive arms race with both Russia and China. It also calls for an astronomical spending increase at a time when the count r y’s defense budget is larger than the next eight biggest nations’ budgets — combined. With the context of this year’s State of the Union, it seems clear that the Trump administration is
t he Korea n Pe n i n su la . Tr u mp’s words regarding North Korea closely echoed Bush’s case for the invasion of Iraq. However, many believe this will spill into a greater nuclear conflict. This isn’t a necessary conflict. North Korea has recently shown an unprecedented interest in diplomacy. Next week, North and South Korea will participate in the Olympics under a unified f lag and integrated teams. Tensions have lowered dramatically. This extremely aggressive stance is exactly why law requires the Secretary of Defense to be a civilian, at least seven years removed from active duty. This law was waived for Mattis’ appointment. Shockingly, Mattis was approved in a nearly unanimous 98-1 vote and still enjoys bipartisan support. Recently, Josh Welle, a Democratic Congressional ca nd id ate for NJ’s District 4, stated “General Mattis is keeping the [Department of Defense] on track.” Our militaristic defense priorities are backwards. We continue feeding the bipa r t isa n m ilit a r y-i ndustrial complex, while ignoring the basic needs of our people and the planet. And it’s going to get us all killed. Jim Silverman Holmdel
Trump’s “Treason” Every morning I wake up with a sense of dread. What has that man in OUR Oval Off ice done now? My stomach churns as I listen to his latest she-
Wel l t h i s t i me, he’s crossed the line. By deciding to declassify the FISA email memo, this President should certainly be brought up on charges of t reason. I don’t use that word lightly, but in this case it is certainly appropriate, not only for Tr u mp, but for all t he Republican representatives and senators who stand behind this decision. This email isn’t even an off icial docu ment...it’s an inter pretation of the F ISA appl icat ion by a Trump stooge. National security is at stake, and we cannot tolerate this gross negligence. All of our intelligence agencies have advised against the release of this email and state that because it is written out of context, it doesn’t reflect the truth. People need to see this for what it is…a means of distracting and discrediting the Russia investigation. I have used the word treason before. Over the last 7 years, the Republican majority in Congress have refused to do their job..a job we elected them to do, a job we are paying them to do and a job which must be done for the benefit of WE THE PEOPLE. For this refusal to do the business of the country, I felt that these members too should be charged with treason. However, that act pales in comparison to what Trump and his Republican cohorts have managed to do with the release of this email memo. I say - Charge them all with treason. Marianne P. Clemente Chair, Barnegat Democratic Municipal Committee
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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials
Congressman MacArthur Urges Army Corps of Engineers to Finish Beach Replenishment Project Before Summer
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman MacArthur wrote a letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers urging them to complete the beach replenishment project in Seaside Heights before the start of the summer season and called for reassurance that, if this project cannot be completed before Memorial Day weekend, that work will be halted until after the second weekend in September to allow an unhindered summer season. “Seaside Heights has done a tremendous amount of work to rebuild the community and local economy, but even five years later, it remains a challenging task,” wrote Congressman MacArthur. “I recognize the essential work that the Army Corps of Engineers is doing to replenish our beaches and build dunes that will help protect us against another event like San-
dy. The local economy in Seaside Heights, like so many shore economies, is highly dependent on tourism. To hinder access to beaches during the summer season poses serious economic risk to the businesses and individuals who rely on summer tourism. Many tourists are making summer travel plans now and they need assurance that the incredible beaches of Seaside Heights will be open.” Seaside Heights Mayor Tony Vas agreed stating, “Seaside Heights had made it clear for years that this dune project needed to be done before or after our summer season. I am disappointed that we do not have clarification on this yet from the Army Corps of Engineers and echo Congressman MacArthur’s request. Seaside Heights has been through enough and I hope we can count on this project helping,
not hindering our rebound. “I am thankful that our Congressman, Tom MacArthur, has our back on this and look forward to working with him – and any other interested leaders – to ensure a successful and timely completion to this much-needed project.” Full text of letter: Lieutenant Colonel Kristen Dahle Commander U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District The Wanamaker Building 100 Penn Square East Philadelphia, PA 19107-3390 January 24, 2018 Dear Lieutenant Colonel Dahle: I write to convey urgent concern from the Borough of
Seaside Heights regarding the timetable of the Army Corps of Engineers’ beach replenishment project in Northern Ocean County. As you know, Superstorm Sandy devastated many communities in Ocean County, including Seaside Heights. And, as you also know, Seaside Heights suffered the additional catastrophe of a major boardwalk fire in September 2013. It has been a long, difficult struggle to recover and rebuild. Seaside Heights has done a tremendous amount of work to rebuild the community and local economy, but even five years later, it remains a challenging task. I recognize the essential work that the Army Corps of Engineers is doing to replenish our beaches and build dunes that will help protect us against another event like Sandy. The protection
that this project will provide is absolutely vital. However it is a matter of highest priority that this project does not inadvertently end up harming the very towns that it is intended to protect. The local economy in Seaside Heights, like so many shore economies, is highly dependent on tourism. To hinder access to beaches during the summer season poses serious economic risk to the businesses and individuals who rely on summer tourism. Seaside Heights already relies on state transitional aid to avoid further burdening local taxpayers as the Borough continues to recover from the loss of hundreds of millions of dollars in property ratables. Further economic strain is an unacceptable prospect. On behalf of Seaside Heights, I ask you for two things:
Reassurance that the Army Corps of Engineers is doing everything in its power to complete the Seaside Heights portion of its work prior to the summer tourism season, and Reassurance that, if this project cannot be completed before Memorial Day weekend, that work will be halted until after the second weekend in September to allow an unhindered summer season. Clarity on both matters is necessary as a matter of urgency, as many tourists are making summer travel plans now and they need assurance that the incredible beaches of Seaside Heights will be open. Thank for your attention to this matter. Best regards, Tom MacArthur Member of Congress
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Dangerous Flu Epidemic Grips The Jersey Shore By Kimberly Bosco OCEAN COUNTY – This year’s flu season seems to be taking a toll on our local communities as we see record numbers of people visiting the doctor for influenza-like illness and even cases of influenza-related deaths. According to the Center For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website, “For the week ending January 20, the proportion of people seeing their health care provider for influenza-like illness (ILI) was 6.6%, which is above the national baseline of 2.2% and is the highest ILI percentage recorded since the 2009 pandemic.” New Jersey was one of 39 states reported to be experiencing high influenza activity as of the latest CDC FluView report. The FluView State Summary for week one (ending on Jan.6, 2018) in New Jersey, reported that there has been a staggering total of 1,183 influenza and pneumonia related deaths this flu season. The CDC also noted that there have been 7 flu-related pediatric deaths so far, bringing the total number of flu-related pediatric deaths reported this season to 37. This number includes the death of a four-year old girl from New Jersey. “At this time, no other information can be provided,” regarding the fouryear old girl, said Assemblyman Brian Rumpf (R-9th), who also serves as the Director of Administration and Program Development for the Ocean Count y Health Department. “What is important to note is that the whole State of New Jersey has wide spread flu activity and all residents…are encouraged to take Public Health recommendations to protect themselves and their family members.” Rumpf noted that flu activity is widespread across the whole country this year, making this year’s flu epidemic so striking. “Whereas, in previous years we see higher flu activity in different parts of the country, at different times,” he explained. The H3N2 strain of the influenza virus is what most people are being affected by, which causes more (and worse) cases and more visits to the doctor, according to the CDC. The most popular method of preventing the flu is getting the flu vaccine. This is the best way of reducing your chances of getting sick and spreading the virus to others, according to Rumpf. “Flu vaccination can reduce the risk of flu-associated hospitalization, including among children and older adults, and is an important preventative tool for people with chronic health conditions,” he said. Those who get the vaccination and still get sick, only experience mild illness compared to those who are not vaccinated. The reason that some people opt against getting the vaccine is because they fear the shot will give them the flu, said Rumpf, which is not true. “The vaccines either contain inactivated virus, meaning the viruses are no longer infectious, or a particle designed to look like a flu virus to your immune system,”
he explained. The viruses in the shots are altered so as to not inject someone with the flu. This is the time of year where we are experiencing the peak of flu season. The CDC IFI surveillance has shown that, for our region, January is typically the peak time for flu activity.
Rumpf advised that everyone 6 months of age and older should get vaccinated each year before flu activity begins. He also noted a few specific methods that we can take to avoid getting ourselves and others sick: Cover our nose and mouth with a tissue when we cough or sneeze Throw tissues in the trash after use
Wash your hands often Avoid contact with others who are sick Stay home from work if you are sick Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. “We truly urge the public to not only get a flu shot, if they haven’t already, but to take sensible precautions,” when it comes to the flu, he said.
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TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library is offering two programs about dating at the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St. “Internet Dating After 50” will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday Feb. 15. Dating Coach Gayle Crist, author of the book “How I Met My Second Husband Online At Age 50” will share her tips for success. “Dat i ng i n t he Digit al Age” will take place at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22 and will focus on learning all the basics of online dating on free dating
sites and apps. This program will also include creating winning profiles to help you meet your perfect match. A review of online dating safety will be also be provided Reg ist r at ion for t hese f ree a du lt programs is required. To register, call 732-349-6200 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org. Free parking is available in the top and middle levels of the Toms River parking garage behind the library after 5 p.m. and on all levels, anytime in the Ocean County parking garage on Hooper Avenue.
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President’s Day Schedule Change
By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – Take note, residents of Toms River! The Public Works Department and the Recycling Convenience Center will be closed on President’s Day, Feb. 19, 2018. All collections will be postponed by one
day, and Friday’s collections will be collected on Saturday. However, expect all township departments to be open on Feb. 12, Lincoln’s birthday. For more information, visit tomsrivertownship.com.
Knights Of Columbus Charity Trips In 2018
MANAHAWKIN – The Knights of Columbus of Manahawkin is hosting trips in the coming months of 2018, including: Sands Casino, Bethlehem, PA – Feb. 26: Includes transportation, driver gratuity, $30 casino credit and $5 food coupon. Cost is $39 per person. Philadelphia Flower Show – Mar. 6: Includes
transportation, admission, and driver gratuity. Cost is $65 per person. Peddler’s Village “Strawberry Festival”, Lahaska, PA – May 19: Includes transportation and driver gratuity. Cost is $32 per person. For more information contact Charles Serwin at 609-978-0970.
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TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library offers online professional business courses for all skill levels on Lynda.com through the library’s website theoceancountylibrary.org. Lynda.com, is an online learning platform that helps anyone learn business, software, technology and creative skills with streaming video on over 3,600 topics taught by recog-
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By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER - The Township Council thanked a local Eagle Scout for his project that helped beautify a local park. Kyle Gumban Sia of Troop 20 was honored for his work, in which he oversaw the construction of two garden arbors and a bench in Ocean County Park.
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NARFE Spring Meeting Schedule MANCHESTER – Chapter 1619 of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association would like to invite all Federal Employees, active and retired, or spouses of deceased Federal Employees, to join us at our monthly meetings. We discuss our benefits, pensions and annuities. Each month there is a guest speaker on relevant topics, fellowship and refreshments. Meetings are the third Monday of the month (excluding January, July and August). We meet at 1 p.m. at the Manchester Municipal building, Route 37 and Colonial Drive, in the downstairs meeting room (elevator available). We look forward to welcoming new and current members. We are in the process of scheduling speakers and will post more
Psychic Fair Auxiliary 2018
TOMS RIVER – Join us at the American Legion Post, 2025 Church Rd on February 16, 2018 for the Psychic Fair! The event is from 6-9 p.m. but doors will open at 5:30 p.m. First come, first serve. The cost is $20 for a 15 minute session or $40 for a 30 minute session with the Medium! There will also be free cake and coffee, come on out!
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TOMS RIVER – Enjoy a celestial experience at the Robert J. Novins Planetarium on the Ocean County College Main Campus, College Drive. Please park in Parking Lot #2. Enjoy a variety of laser, kids, and holiday shows! Special events for kids include: Feb. 17: Solar System Craft & The Little Star that Could (11am Craft & 11:30a.m. show). Ages 3 and up. Will Little Star ever find his planets? Join us to see! Tickets are $10 all seats, for ages 3 and up. Advance purchase is recommended as this show often sells out! Special events for adults: • Feb. 14: A Valentine’s Reception & Evening under the Stars Sky Show (6:15pm Reception & 7pm Show). Spend the evening with your special someone under the stars! Refreshments followed by a Sky Show presented by a local astronomer. Hear the stories of love and romance immortalized in the stars and delight to the sights and sounds of romantic laser songs interspersed throughout the hour-long program. Tickets are $15 for all seats. Advance purchase is recommended as this show often sells out. • Feb. 17: 80’s Night Reception & Laser Retro Show (7:30pm Reception, Big Hair Contest, Trivia, and 8pm Show). Grab your leg warmers, tease your hair, and brush up on your valley-girl slang, the Planetarium is going back to the 80’s! Reminisce then enjoy a laser light tribute to 80’s music. Tickets are $15 for all seats. Advance purchase is recommended as this show often sells out! Laser Fest will also host five of our most popular laser shows back-to-back! Multishow and group discounts are available. Advance purchase is recommended as these shows often sell out. Special Laser Fest events include: • Feb. 24, 5 p.m.: Laser Beatles. The “Fab Four’s” best spanning six years and 11 albums becomes the background for dazzling laser-art and spectacular effects. All ages will appreciate this fantasy tribute of music and light to The Beatles. • Feb. 24, 6:15 p.m.: Laser Zeppelin. Proclaimed by many critics to be the progenitors of heavy metal and hard rock, Led Zeppelin’s individualistic style reset the standards for many musical genres in the ’60s and ’70s. The group has been hailed as one of the most successful, innovative, and influential bands, alongside Pink Floyd, U2, and The Beatles. • Feb. 24, 7:30 p.m.: Laser Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon. This is a gripping and spellbinding musical journey – beautiful, haunting, powerful, and thought provoking with spectacular and mesmerizing laser art. Dark Side of the Moon offers a mixture of psychedelic, rock, and jazz sounds. • Feb. 24, 8:45 p.m.: Laser Pink Floyd: The Wall. Pink Floyd is always a crowd favorite and The Wall is considered to be one of the best classic rock albums of all time. It is a timeless classic, and one of Pink Floyd’s best, becoming the group’s second top seller behind Dark Side of the Moon.
• Feb 24, 10 p.m.: Laser Metallica. Metal meets lasers! And it is intense! The theater shakes with Metallica’s awesome tempos, instrumentals, themes, and sounds that are joined with laser lights. Your pulse and body will pound as the music fills both your ears and eyes. You can also join the fun in one of our General Admission shows: • Feb. 3 and 10, 7 p.m.: Wonders of the Winter Sky. Join our live Planetarium presenter for an in-depth tour of the current sky over New Jersey! This ever-changing program explores the season’s constellations, bright stars, visible planets, deep sky objects, and celestial highlights. Constellation mythology and recent events are also included. Prepare to ask questions and even answer them as our live presenter creates an informal atmosphere for your enjoyment of the current seasonal sky. • Feb. 17, 2 p.m.: Did An Asteroid Really Kill The Dinosaurs? Ages 7 and up. Did a space rock six miles wide slam into the Earth 66 million years ago and wipe out 75 percent of all living species at that time, including the dinosaurs? Cosmic collisions are abundant in our solar system. See the numerous craters on worlds like the moon, Mars, and even distant Pluto. Explore the dinosaur disaster up close, supported by evidence from the Milwaukee Public Museum’s Geology Department in this planetarium production. Kid’s shows: • Feb. 17, 19, and 24, 12:30 p.m.: The Stars from My Backyard. Ages 4-10. Learn about the sun, moon, weather, constellations, and planets visible in the current sky. Fun stories, songs, and a passing rainstorm help make this an exciting introduction for young children. • Feb. 19 and 24, 11:30 a.m.: One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure. Ages 4 and up. Explore the night sky with your favorite friends from Sesame Street! Follow along with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend from China, Hu Hu Zhu, as they take you on a journey of discovery to learn about the Big Dipper, North Star, Sun, and Moon. Laser shows: • Feb 19, 2 p.m.: Laser iPop. Music from your MP3 player in a spectacular laser light show! New music from today’s Pop charts mixed with a classic from the Jackson 5. Tickets for these programs are $10 for adults, $8 for Seniors and OCC Alumni, and $7 for children 12 and under and students with ID. To purchase tickets, visit tickets. ocean.edu or call 732-255-0343. For groups of 20 or more, a Group Discount may be available! Call or enter promo code GROUPDISCOUNT when ordering online. Tickets are available at the door but advance purchase is recommended as many shows sell out. For recorded show information, call 732255-0342. For the latest news, events, show trailers, laser song playlists, and schedules, visit ocean.edu or visit us on Facebook.
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Observe “Anti-Valentine’s Day” On Feb. 14
TOMS RIVER –Not a fan of the Valentine’s Day? If not, come play a fun round of trivia celebrating the not-so-romantic aspects of the holiday at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 14 at the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St. This adult “Anti-Valentine’s Day” program will feature a game of Jeopardy style
trivia. Registration is required for this free program. To register, call 732-349-6200 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org. Free parking is available in the top and middle levels of the Toms River parking garage behind the library after 5 p.m. and on all levels, anytime in the Ocean County parking garage on Hooper Avenue.
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TOMS RIVER – Come to the Toms River Branch to learn how to make your own top-notch resume on Feb. 13 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. The use of branding, marketing yourself, and the importance of having a competent resume is discussed. Participants will
see the advantages and disadvantages of different resume formats, and review the basic elements of an effective resume and cover letter. This event is funded by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Career Connections grant.
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TOMS RIVER – Join Silver Ridge for a Celebration and Dance Party on April 7, 2018 from7-10 p.m.! There will be snacks, coffee, tea, pastries, and music by DJ Johnny. The event is BYOB. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased in
the SRPE office, 979 Edgebrook Dr. North, Toms River, Monday through Friday. Tickets can be purchased from March 1 to April 3. For more information call Sandy at 732279-6608.
The 100th Anniversary Of Lithuania’s Independence TOMS RIVER –The Ocean County Library is pleased to announce that it will host artwork by the Central New Jersey Chapter of the Lithuanian American Community group during the month on February in the Toms River Branch’s McConnell Gallery. The collection consists of various mediums, including photography by Rita Clemens and Ausrine Dereskeviciute and crafts by Rasa Lukosiene,
Lina Giusti and Onyte Zukauskiene. Lithuanian school “Lietuvele” students celebrate Lithuania’s independence by presenting art illustrating that “Lithuania is in my heart”. The 100th Anniversary of Lithuania’s Independence is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library at 732-349-6200 ext. 5100, or visit our website at theoceancountylibrary.org.
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Mental Health Support Group To Hold Weekly Meetings TOMS RIVER – For sufferers of anger and/or outbursts, anxiety, compulsions, depression, feelings of low self-worth, fears, mood disorders, palpitations, panic, panic attacks, poor self-image, social anxiety, stress, tremors, or more, a local
group, supported by Recovery International, meets every Wednesday at 7:30 in Room 6 at the Presbyterian Church of Toms River. For more information, call Dolores at 732-557-5466 or visit recove ryinternational.org.
Love Them To Life: A Support Group For Mothers Of Addicts
WHITING – Mothers are on the front lines of dealing with sons or daughters who are in addiction, but most are not equipped to know what to do or not to do. They are so accustomed to nurturing our children (even as adults) that they often end up enabling addictive behavior. They also need the love and support of other moms who are going through the same deep waters of seeing their children destroy themselves and ripping out their hearts in the process. Love Them To Life is a group designed to support, encourage, and educate mothers of addicts. The purpose of the group is to let moms know that they are not alone, to help them get healthy in their bodies, souls, and spirits, to help them understand that Jesus Christ is the only true bond-
age breaker, and to equip them to deal with their sons or daughters as they struggle with addiction. The curriculum covers topics such as enabling, codependency, denial, stealing, guilt, legal issues, how to recognize addictive behaviors, and many more. The group meets 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Mondays at America’s Keswick, 601 Route 530. The curriculum is Beside Still Waters - Discovering Peace in the Midst of Your Child’s Addiction. The cost is $20. The group is facilitated by Cherri Freeman, the founder of Love Them To Life and author of Beside Still Waters. For more information, call 800-453-7942.
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
6 Natural Remedies For Varicose Veins
By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Sometimes it seems like varicose veins come out of nowhere when you’re least expecting it. Most people over the age of 60 have some degree, and usually they’re not a big deal, but they could be; it depends on the general health of your pipes. When I say “pipes” I mean your veins, they are the pipes that push blood throughout your body. It is estimated that more than 40 million Americans have varicose veins. They mostly impact the legs and feet. It’s different from spider veins which are not nearly as noticeable unless you have “Drinker’s Nose” which causes spider veins to appear on the nose. People are sometimes worried that they’ll be exposed as a heavy drinker or smoker because of these. Varicose veins can become serious and cause pain, throbbing, swelling, and increased risk of blood clots. If these angry, swollen veins occur in the region of your anus, it’s called a hemorrhoid. Unfortunately, your risk to developing problematic veins increases as you age. If your mom or dad has them, chances are you’ll get them too. I’m going to quickly share six ways to help with varicose veins right now. But if you have a serious condition, I urge you to read my longer article which offers more treatment options. You can get that by signing up for my free newsletter at suzycohen.com and I’ll email it to you. Weight: You can take some pressure off your legs by losing weight. The less pressure, the less puffy, twisted and distended
your veins are. You see, your veins are weak, and the burden of having 50 to 100 pounds adds pressure to your veins, and making the blood pool. Weird Shower: You will love me, then hate me. When you are taking a shower, alternate between comfortably hot water and colder water. You can do this to your legs only if you want to, versus your whole body, and try each temperature for 10 or 20 seconds each. You should probably ask your doctor about this first. It helps your veins ‘practice’ the process of constriction and dilation. Collagen: Collagen makes you elastic, so think of collagen allowing for healthy firm skin and a tight neck. Without enough collagen, your blood vessels and skin begin sagging. Water: Make sure you are hydrated throughout the day. Did you know that coffee dehydrates you? It makes you more prone to leg cramps through the ‘drug mugger’ effect of magnesium and other minerals. Energy drinks rob the same vein-loving minerals. Diosmin: Bioflavonoids are found in the outer peel of citrus fruits. Diosmin is a well-studied citrus bioflavonoid that has been consumed for years and it’s well known within medical circles to support healthy veins and circulation in the body. Hesperidin: Hesperidin is a citrus bioflavonoid, and it comes from oranges and lemons and it assists your body in the quest to fight varicose veins, hemorrhoids and micro leaks of blood (which causes easy bruising). Hesperidin can help strengthen capillaries.
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Ocean County Library Seeks Student Film Submissions
TOMS RIVER – Roll out the red carpet and break out the popcorn, the 12th annual Ocean County Library Student Film Festival is approaching and submissions are needed! The Ocean County Library is looking for the next Stephen Spielberg and Quentin Tarantino. Entries by high school fi lmmakers are now being accepted for a chance to see their fi lm viewed on the big screen on Saturday, April 28. The submission deadline is Friday, March 16. There is no entry fee. Submissions are being accepted in the following categories: Animation: An illustrated or computer-animated fi lm featuring a story or a plot. The visual technique provides the illusion of motion by displaying a collection of images in sequence. Limit three minutes. Commercial: An advertisement for a company, local business or product. The object is to create an interest in the promotion of the advertisement and should be targeted to the public. Limit 90 seconds. Documentary: Primarily for the purpose of education, instruction or historical record, documentaries cover a broad category of subjects intended to highlight some aspect of reality surrounding an issue, topic, or person of importance. The fi lm should add value and promote discussion by bringing in new information, identifying unrecognized problems, providing or suggesting new solutions, or offering a unique perspective. Limit five minutes. Experimental: The fi lm should be characterized by abstract or avant-garde techniques, a poetic approach to a fi lm’s construction, or the absence of a linear narrative. Limit five minutes. Music Video: A fi lm integrating a song and imagery created for artistic purposes. The fi lm should represent the artist’s original work and emphasize the relationship between audio and video. Limit five minutes. News Coverage: A segment that brings attention to an important issue ranging from local to global. Limit three minutes. OCL Promo – Make us a social media video: Create a piece that features why the library is important to you and the community! The winning video will be pinned on the library’s Facebook and You Tube pages. Limit two minutes. (PSA) Public Service Announcement: Create a message, with the objective of raising awareness or changing public attitudes and behavior towards a social issue. Limit two minutes. School Coverage: An informational segment about something happening at your school, such as academics, a sporting event, a play, etc. Limit three minutes. Short Film: It should be an original fi lm that emphasizes a story. It should include character development, conflict and resolution with creative storylines that strive to keep the viewer engaged for the full length of the fi lm. Subcategories include
but are not limited to action, adventure, comedy, drama and horror. Limit five minutes. Silent Film: A film that contains no synchronized soundtrack and no spoken dialogue. It should emphasize a story. It should include character development, conflict and resolution with creative storylines that strive to keep the viewer engaged for the full length of the film. Subcategories include but are not limited to action, adventure, comedy, drama and horror. Limit five minutes. Stop Motion / Claymation: Limit three minutes. The film festival will take place at the Toms River Branch, 101 Washington St. on the big screen in Mancini Hall, from 6 to 9 p.m. Entrance and attendance to the festival are free! Entry requirements, FAQs and the link to the application can be found on the Ocean County Library website (theoceancountylibrary.org) and at all 21 library locations.
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Pageant Looking For Contestants
NEW JERSEY – “Women our age, 60 and over, are not declining, we‘re celebrating!” is the theme for the Ms. New Jersey Senior America Pageant 2018. Harrah’s Resort Hotel & Casino will host the annual event on June 6 in the Superstar Theater. The Pageant is the search for that gracious lady, who best exemplifies the dignity, maturity and inner beauty of all senior Americans. There are four judging categories which include: Evening Gown, Philosophy of Life,
Talent, and Judges Interview. After winning the State title, the Queen becomes the delegate from New Jersey, and will participate in the Ms. Senior America Pageant 2018. The National Pageant will be held in October at Resorts. To become a contestant, contact Terry Meade, State Pageant Director, at 609-443-3039, or 908-216-8534 or email tbm5201@aol.com. To learn more about the MSNJSA Pageant, visit newjerseysenioramerica.org and msnewjerseysenioramerica.blogspot.com.
Pipes & Drums of Barnegat Bay Looking For New Members
OCEAN COUNTY – Pipes & Drums of Barnegat Bay are looking for people interested in bagpiping and drumming. We welcome anyone with an interest to learn or listen. Practice is open to the public on Mondays at 7 p.m. at Christ
Episcopal Church, 415 Washington St. in Toms River. Members must be ages 10 and up, and no experience is needed. We are also looking for banner and f lag carriers. For more information contact Frank Johnson at 848-333-9784.
Fish and Chips Dinner TOMS RIVER – Join us for a Fish and Chips Dinner sponsored by the HCB First Aid Auxiliary on Feb. 13, 2018 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The event will be catered by Argyle of Kearny and you have the option to have chicken instead of fish. The cost is $19 per person and that includes fish or chicken,
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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 732363-5530 or email your resume to dtomsriver2nj2@goddardschools.com.
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Famous Country Music Artist Visits Local School
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Music: Continued From Page 27 Despite the negativity, Chris kept on in her determination to learn to play and sing. During her high school years, her music began to take off and she gained some fame. Chris said that even when she started to gain recognition for her music, people still continued to put her down for it, saying things like “you didn’t deserve it” and “just quit.” “It completely destroyed my self-confidence,” she said. “I felt so alone, I felt lost.” Chris missed every school activity and dance because she feared being around her classmates. She eventually learned to channel her anger and sadness into her music, writing songs that voiced her feelings in a positive way and encouraged her passion for the art of performing. “Songwriting became like my diary,” she said. “It was my way of coping.” From there, her career took off. She went to Nashville to record an album and release it on iTunes and ever since, she has been gaining fame and recognition by appearing on shows like The Today Show and even performing with famous country star, Billy Ray Cyrus. Chris has accomplished much in just her 20 years of life, becoming the youngest artist to perform at the CMA music festival recently. She noted that she also walked on her first-ever red carpet at the Radio Disney Music Awards and performed at a pre-Grammy party. Chris was also very proud to mention that she was recently named Billboard’s Artist to Watch. She left the students with a few words of wisdom: “If anybody ever makes you feel like you can’t do something, they’re wrong.” Chris said that being a friend to someone who is being bullied, or even just offering a smile to someone else can make all the difference. After her speech, the floor was opened up for the students to ask Chris questions. Dozens of hands shot up into the air, armed with both silly and serious questions for Chris. Some asked who her celebrity crush was and
others asked what her favorite song was. One student asked who her inspiration was, and Chris said that her parents have always been very supportive and have proven to be great role models in her life. “Talking really makes a big difference,” she said, and noted that any one facing problems should talk to their parents. Another student asked what her biggest fear was when it came to being bullied. “I was always afraid of what they would say to my face or how they would try to hurt me,” she answered, speaking honestly and openly with the students. Chris finished off by performing a few of her most popular songs as the students clapped along to the beat and cheered from the audience. Her visits to schools to spread an anti-bullying sentiment began back in her high school days. She has continued to work towards this cause, extending it into a nationwide tour to visit middle schools all over the country, engaging them in a dialogue about bullying. “It’s something that’s really important to me,” she said. “I want to continue to do it even as my career takes off.” Although her career has already taken an upward turn, Chris said she always makes sure to fit in her school visits because her campaign is something she strongly believes in and it helps her to help others. Her responses have been very positive so far. She said that she even feels as though she has changed lives, after receiving messages from young kids on Instagram saying that her appearance changed them and helped them believe that there was hope. In light of all the negative press about bullying these days, Chris said, “I think it is important to see the positives in these situations.” Chris and her manager revealed over social media that she will be kicking off her headlining tour right here in Toms River at the RWJBarnabas Health Arena in April.
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Lovefest Valentines Dinner & Pajama Party TOMS RIVER – Are you ready to feel the love? We all know that Elks have the biggest hearts! Come out for Lovefest at the Toms River Elks Lodge! The dress code consists of pajamas, optional of course. There will be games, kissing booths, ENF Fundraisers, Homemade Valentines Novelties, Karaoke and more! Grab your sweetheart or a group of
friends and enjoy an authentic regular or veggie lasagna dinner or pork cutlet parmigiana with veggies prepared by our very own Michael Paris. All dinners are served with salad, fresh rolls, dessert, coffee, or tea. The cost is $12 per person. Book your reservation now! Elks and their friends are welcome. RVSP by calling 732-349-9660.
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TOMS RIVER – All locations of the Ocean County Library will be closed Monday, Feb. 19 for President’s Day. They will reopen their normal business hours Tuesday, Feb. 20. We encourage our customers to use the library’s online resources including databas-
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Petco Foundation Invests in Caregiver Canines Life-Changing Work TOMS RIVER – Caregiver Canines of Ocean County, New Jersey announced it has been awarded a $3,500 grant investment from the Petco Foundation to support its pet therapy programs for homebound senior citizens. Caregiver Canines is a nonprofit organization providing in-home therapy dog visitation to homebound senior citizens. The organization serves Ocean County and has partnered with the National Caregiver Volunteer Network to provide program guidance nationwide. Since 2009, Caregiver Canines has served over 100 care receivers with its corps of over 50 therapy dog teams. This grant was made possible through the Petco Foundation’s annual Helping Heroes fundraising campaign, in partnership with Natural Balance Pet Foods. Each October during the campaign, Petco customers are invited to donate online and in Petco stores across the country to support the life-changing work of service, therapy and working animals. The Petco Foundation investment will allow
certified therapy dog teams to provide comfort, affection, connection and joy to senior citizens that can no longer care for a pet. According to Lynette Whiteman, CVCJ Executive Director, “Losing the love and companionship of a pet is a devastating loss at any age. Especially hard hit are the elderly who often can no longer provide the level of care needed or afford all the associated costs with getting a new pet. Providing weekly visits with a caring volunteer and loving therapy dog brings an incredible amount of joy and creates wonderful long-lasting bonds of friendship and affection. We are very grateful to the Petco Foundation and Natural Balance for honoring and supporting the elderly in our community through this generous grant and on-going support.” For more information about Caregiver Canines or the Petco Foundation, visit caregivercanines.org or petcofoundation. org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram or by using the hashtag #HelpingHeroes.
Philadelphia Flower Show And History District Trip OCEAN COUNTY – Freeholder John C. Bar tlett, Jr., Chair man of Ocean County Parks and Recreation will be conducting a bus trip to explore Philadelphia on Thursday, March 8. The theme of the Flower Show is “Wonders of Water”. The bus will depart from the Ocean County Park in Lakewood at 8 a.m. for a day in the city to discover the historic and museum area attractions on your own or attend the Flower Show at the Convention Center. We will return To Lakewood at approximately 6 p.m. You will receive a map of the area, and will be dropped off at the Flower Show and in
the Historic district. To register, send a check for $35 per person made payable to: County of Ocean. Mail this to Ocean County Parks & Recreation, 1198 Bandon Road, Toms River, NJ 08753. The fee includes the bus transportation only. For any admissions or tours you must be responsible for the cost. The approximate fee for the f lower show is $31.00. Vi sit t he we b sit e at o c e a n c o u n t y p a rk s.org for mor e i n for m at ion. The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders sponsors this event. Call 1-877-OCPARKS for information or to be placed on the Newsletter mailing list.
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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 fi lm submissions! From June 7-10, 2018, the internationally recognized LIFF will be bringing together fi lmmakers, industry professionals, and
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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.
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For the week of february 10 - february 16
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (Mar 21-Apr. 19): The bigger the reward, the harder you’ll have to work for it. Maintain reasonable ambitions as lofty goals could create unneeded burdens. Your keen attention to detail will be the difference between success and failure. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Nip it in the bud. Mistakes and misunderstandings can easily be avoided by taking your time and explaining yourself clearly and concisely. Family matters may take precedent over business at some point. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Two heads are better than one. Picking someone’s brain for a fresh perspective may offer insights that solve a diffi cult problem. If certain methods have failed you in the past, it is wise to stop using them. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t jump to conclusions. Be careful not to react too strongly to rumors or gossip as the truth may be a different story. There’s no harm in broadening your horizons with new knowledge even if you never use it. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Don’t let the past come back to haunt you. Learn from previous mistakes by not doing the same thing that you did wrong all over again. Approach existing projects with a desire for perfection but don’t start anything new. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Pay attention to which way the wind is blowing. It may be best to remain non-committal toward an issue. What wins the crowd over today may be unpopular tomorrow. Don’t be suspicious of someone without concrete proof.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): All things in moderation. You may want to indulge in hobbies or guilty pleasures, but more important matters may suffer for it. Set your priorities and you may eventually have time to do your own thing. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don’t throw out the baby with the bathwater. It may be entirely possible that you can achieve goals without making sacrifices or cutbacks. You and a loved one may have differing ideas of how things should proceed. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The odds are against taking a gamble. The potential rewards may make a risk seem worth taking but you stand to lose far more than you’ll gain. Your best bet is to remain frugal and thrifty. Put a rein on spending. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Look before you leap. Taking quick and decisive action without knowing all the facts may lead to unexpected consequences. You may feel like you should be the leader rather than a follower. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t get in over your head. Responsibilities and obligations could become overwhelming if you don’t budget time wisely. Don’t allow frivolous distractions to derail you from getting important tasks done. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Concentrate on quality rather than quantity. It is to your advantage to do one task well rather than trying to juggle several things at once. Push doubts and worries from your mind when dealing with matters of the heart.
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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Winter Warmup: Sunny Days Are Here Again, Thanks To Dried Summer Stone Fruit By Wolfgang Puck
If you have read any of my cookbooks, or eaten in my restaurants, you may have noticed that I have a certain fondness for dried fruit. You’ll find them in my desserts, of course. But you’ll also find them turning up in many savory dishes, from stews braises, and sautes to appetizers and side dishes, to salads and soups. Some of those guest appearances trace back to culinary history. In Austria, where I grew up, it was traditional for frugal people to save some of the harvest for culinary use at other times of year. That’s why raisins would appear with fresh apples in a strudel, or prunes and apricots might help thicken the red wine sauce for slowly braised short ribs. Flavor, of course, is another key reason why dried fruits are used in so many savory dishes. I like to talk about how good cooking should have a “yin-yang” quality; that’s the Asian term sometimes used to describe the way that opposites can complement each other in the right balance. For instance, I like how tart, tangy dried fruit can brighten something savory or highlight and pleasantly contrast the brightness of sweet ingredients. There is also another reason why I like to use dried fruit. During the cold months of autumn and winter, when our choices in fresh, locally grown produce can be more limited, they make it possible for you to enjoy the taste of the warmer months. That’s reason enough to keep a good supply of dried fruit in your pantry - all sealed in airtight bags or containers that help keep them from drying out any more than they already have. To illustrate that last point, I’d like to share one of my longtime favorite recipes: An apricot pine nut tart that offers up the golden color and tangy-sweet flavor of a signature late-summer stone fruit in the middle of this chilly winter. After prunes (dried plums) and raisins, apricots are among the most widely available dried fruit. You’ve probably seen them sold in two different forms: sulfured and unsulfured. That refers to the common use of sulfur dioxide gas as a preservative during the drying, which also helps the apricots keep their bright orange color. The Food and Drug Administration has found that only the slightest traces remain by the time the apricots are packaged; but if you’re at all sensitive to sulfites, or have any concerns at all, you can certainly make the recipe with unsulfured dried apricots, which will have a dark brownish color but still taste delicious. Feel free to experiment with other dried fruit in this recipe, too. It will give you many ways to enjoy the cornucopia until spring and summer arrive. APRICOT PINE NUT TART Makes one 10-inch (25-cm) tart, serves 8 to 10 1 cup (250 mL) water 8 ounces (250 g) dried apricots 1/3 cup (85 mL) Grand Marnier 1/4 cup (60 mL) orange juice Sugar dough (recipe follows), or store-bought frozen pastry for a double-crust pie, thawed 9 ounces (280 g) shelled pine nuts 1/3 cup (85 mL) sugar 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 tablespoon finely chopped orange zest 2 tablespoons apricot jam Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, for serving First, prepare the filling: In a small saucepan, combine the water, apricots, Grand Marnier and orange juice. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, remove from the heat, and leave to soak for 1 hour. Meanwhile, divide the Sugar Dough in half and, on a lightly floured work surface, roll out one half to a circle about 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick and large enough to line a 10-inch (25-cm) tart pan. Loosely roll up the dough around the rolling pin, unroll onto the pan, and gently press into the bottom and sides. With scissors or a sharp knife, carefully trim the edges, adding the trimmings to the other half of dough. Refrigerate the lined pan. Roll out the second half of the dough to a 10-inch (25-cm) square; then, using an inverted 9-inch (22.5cm) round, cut out a circle. Loosely roll up the circle around the pin and unroll onto a lightly floured sheet of waxed paper. Using a 1/2-inch (12-mm) circular cutter or pastry tip, cut out a random pattern of circles, leaving a rim of dough about 1/2 inch (12 mm). Gather up the cutouts and refrigerate or freeze for another use. Refrigerate the circle of dough. Strain the liquid from the apricots. Transfer the apricots to a bowl and return the liquid to the saucepan. Boil until reduced to 3 tablespoons. Set aside to cool. In a large skillet, lightly toast the pine nuts over medium heat, stirring constantly and taking care not to burn them. Stir the sugar and a third of the pine nuts into the apricots. Using the paddle attachment of an electric mixer, or a handheld electric beater, beat the butter until fluffy. Stir in the cooled liquid and orange zest. Preheat the oven to 375 F (190 C). To assemble the tart, spread the jam over the bottom pastry. Arrange the apricot mixture evenly on top. Sprinkle with the remaining pine nuts. Top with the butter mixture. Carefully top with the cutout pastry circle. Bake until golden brown, about 35 minutes. Transfer to a rack. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature, accompanied by vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. SUGAR DOUGH Makes 1 1/2 pounds (750 g), enough for one double-crust tart 2 1/3 cups (585 mL) cake flour or pastry flour 1/3 cup (85 mL) sugar 1/2 pound (250 g) unsalted butter, chilled, cut into small pieces 3 large egg yolks 1 to 2 tablespoons heavy cream In a food processor with the stainless-steel blade, combine the flour and sugar. Add the butter and pulse until it resembles fine meal. In a small bowl, whisk together the yolks and 1 tablespoon of cream. Scrape into the machine and process until a ball begins to form, adding a little additional cream if necessary. Remove the dough to a lightly floured surface and press down into a circle. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before using.
(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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