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–Photos by Jennifer Peacock The intersection of Route 70 and Beckerville Road/Horicon Avenue, will be changed to be made more safe, officials said.
| March 3, 2018
DEP Needs Info On Heritage
By Chris Lundy MANCHESTER – Members of the public and elected officials have found problems with the Heritage Minerals development plan, and now the DEP also found the application wanting. Hovsons wants to build 4,000 homes with recreation, a clubhouse, and 40,000 square feet of commercial space. The entrances to the development would come from Route 70 and Colonial Drive. On Feb. 8, the Department of Environmental Protection listened to residents who complained about the impact this would have on the environment, as well as on schools and traffic. On Feb. 23, the DEP issued letters noting deficiencies in Hovsons’ plan and asking for more information. Essentially, the proposal was deemed incomplete. It has to be complete before the DEP can issue a formal decision. The DEP wants certain parts of the plan addressed a certain way, and they want more studies done. Some of the deficiencies noted are extremely technical, with statements like “BEP’s Air Quality Analysis for Intersections
By Jennifer Peacock struction in that spot. the Freeholders’ radar and then through the MANCHESTER – They will also remove for a couple years, Free- Pinelands Commission, (DEP - See Page 9) A dangerous split on 6,895 square yards of holder Director Gerry a time-consuming proRoute 70 past Lake- existing roadway. Little said. The project cess, the freeholder said. hurst is fi nally “ We h ave We’re very excited about the project getting an uphad, for a long grade. because it will improve highway safety time, sight-line T he Ocea n along that Route 70 corridor a great deal.” problems there, Count y Freema k i ng lef t –Freeholder Director Gerry Little By Chris Lundy and stipend changes. holders acceptand right turns, MANCHESTER –At a Many of the pay ranged the lowest bid from The project does not had to go through the and even making left Black Rock Enterprises, include any traffic lights usual permit process, and right turns from recent Township Coun- es didn’t change. Here Old Bridge, to realign at that intersection. first with the Depart- Route 70, so it’s been cil meeting, the council are the ones that did: Beckerville Road/HorThe project has been on ment of Transportation (Route 70 - See Page 5) approved a set of salary • Assistant municipal clerk position was reicon Avenue, which moved. splits off Route 70 West • Alternate deputy regoutside Lakehurst. istrar, back-up utilities The bid came in at operator, and biohaz$346,969.90. Eight othBy Jennifer Peacock The answer to the second equation is 1,050… ard remediator are new er bids were made. MANCHESTER – Here’s an equation: 3+x=10. dollars. The answer to both is…you. stipends to be added C. Roberts Mulloy, Here’s another: x+0=1,050. The Ridgeway instrumental music program to other employees, assistant county engiIt’s an introduction to algebraic formulas wants to expand its guitar offerings. They already to the tune of $2,500, neer, said a 90-degree started in elementary school, something that have three guitars. They’d like seven more, which $5,000, and $2,500 reintersection would be even parents will recognize despite their kids will cost $1,050. spectively. built several hundred learning “new math.” But from those long-ago Lee Bruzaitis, the district’s public information • Chief of police max feet west from the exlessons on parts of speech, they remember that officer, started a fundraiser to make that happen. sala r y went f rom isting fork, creating a numbers are simply adjectives. What do these Her family started a grant, now in its fourth $185,000 to $216,200. safer turn. The work numbers describe? year, made in the memory of her husband Tony’s • Confidential aide, at consists of 1,990 square (Fundraiser - See Page 9) The answer to the first equation is 7…guitars. (Salary - See Page 5) yards of full road con-
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Continued From Page 1 $15-$25 an hour, is a part time position that already existed but needed to be in the ordinance. • Court administrator’s minimum salary was increased from $40,000 to $55,000. The maximum stays the same, at $100,000. • Deputy emergency management coordinator used to be $2,500 to $5,000, but now will just be $2,500 • Deputy registrar of vital statistics used to be $2,500 to $5,000, but now will just be $5,000. • Deputy treasurer’s maximum increased from $50,000 to $70,000. • Chief fi nancial officer’s maximum increased from $125,000 to $130,000. • Director of Public Works maximum increased from $165,000 to $170,000. • Personnel officer’s maximum increased from $85,000 to $90,000. • Public safety director used to have a range of $1 to $1,500. Now, it’s just a $1 stipend. • Recycling coordinator is a stipend of $2,500. • Registrar of vital statistics had a range of $5,000 to $7,500. Now, it’s a flat $10,000 stipend. • Tax search officer is a stipend of $2,500. • Utilities operator is a new stipend, within the range of $5,000 and $20,000. • The veterans coordinator stipend of $5,000 was removed. Council President Craig Wallis said that the salary ranges need to be set in order to keep limits during negotiation. The maximums are put in place to protect taxpayers, but the increases to the maximums are put there as a result of negotiations. Township Council Pay The members of the Township Council used to have a pay scale in which they made between $8,000 and $11,500 the first year,
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Continued From Page 1 a problematic sight-line there,” Little said. “It will be much safer in terms of visibility and sight-lines…. We’re very excited about the project because it will improve highway safety along that Route 70 corridor a great deal.” Beckerville Road is a county road, which of course runs along the state highway, Route 70. So although Manchester Township has no work to do in this realignment process, the news that an improvement is coming is welcome news. Manchester Councilman Sam Fusaro said many serious accidents have occurred at that intersection. When the sun hits just right, it’s impossible to see when trying to make any turns onto Route 70 or Beckerville. It’s a project they’ve asked the county to complete for a long time, and Fusaro said the township is pleased it’s finally happening. Little said the project should start midspring.
The Manchester Times, March 3, 2018, Page 5 $9,000 to $12,500 the next, and then a range of $10,000 to $13,500 for every year since. There was also language that would include a base wage increase equal to the annual Social Security cost of living allowance, but it is unclear if this actually was given. The new ordinance pays council members $12,000. Salary ranges were removed. There is no cost of living adjustment. The council president would make an additional $2,500 and the vice president would make an additional $1,500. Business administrator Donna Markulic reported that currently, the council members are making $12,000. The council president makes $14,500 and the vice president (Joan Brush) makes $13,500. The ordinance won’t increase their salaries. On a related note, the mayor’s salary is $35,000. None of these elected officials are taking full health insurance from their positions, but Markulic said Wallis is on the township’s dental plan. Wallis described the council position as a very busy part time job where a member is expected to spend many hours every week speaking to constituents and helping them in various ways.
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor
F EATURED L ETTER Could A Mentor Have Prevented School Shooting? Are we becoming hardened to the all too many shootings in schools? I pray we are not. Everyone has heartfelt opinions on “both sides of the aisle.” I honestly don’t know how nor do I have the wherewithal to solve this heartbreaking issue. What I do know is there are far too many innocent children who are being slaughtered. Parents deserve the right to have their children get on the school bus, travel to school, and come home at the end of the day safely. My question is this: If the recent Florida teen accused of these killings, who lost two parents at a young age and according to news reports had emotional issues, had had a mentor, might this out-
come been different? If a Big Brother was involved in his life, could it have made the difference between life and death for the 17 killed and the many injured? I have to believe that it could have made a difference in his life, and the nation would not be weeping one more time. Consider supporting the activities of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ocean County. Visit bbbsoc.org for more information. While we don’t want to say this one more time, our hearts and prayers are with the people of Broward County. Ida Cahill Acting Executive Director Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ocean County
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Remember Vets When Making Donations On behalf of everyone at the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation (NJVVMF), as we begin a new year, I extend best wishes to our community and all who serve our country. As a private not-for-profit organization, the NJVVMF is fully self-sustaining. We rely on the support of our community, both financially and through participation, to meet and exceed our mission. An easy way to support our work is by checking line 61 on the NJ state tax form to make a self-designated donation. We are grateful for all levels of support as these donations cover a significant portion of our annual operating expenses. For those unfamiliar with us, the Foundation operates the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial and its companion Vietnam Era Museum. This unique site in Holmdel, NJ pays tribute to the 1,563 New Jerseyans who did not return home from the Vietnam War while placing their sacrifice in the larger context of the tumultuous Vietnam Era, a period of history that still affects New Jersey families and communities today. As executive director, I am honored to spend time with our community of veterans and visitors. Through our ceremonies, public programs, exhibitions and class trips, we work with an incredibly diverse community that allows us to explore the complexities of the Vietnam era in a way that is relevant to people today. This year marks the 20th anniversary of our museum and an exciting period of expansion for us through programs, resources and a planned expansion of our public spaces. I see fi rsthand the impact that these offerings have on our community. This is especially apparent with the nearly 10,000 students and teachers we work with each year and the veterans who
Letters To The Editor attend our ceremonies. If you have not visited us, I encourage you to plan a trip and spend an afternoon with our Vietnam veteran guides and staff. As the first and only site of its kind in the nation, you will not be disappointed. You can learn more about our work at njvvmf.org. Help us preserve and share the legacies of New Jersey’s Veterans. Please remember us as we remember them. Thank you in advance for your support of our mission and our Veterans. Sarah Taggart Executive Director New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation
Smart Choices To Keep Healthy This year, we learned that the number of Americans at risk for heart attack and stroke just got a lot higher. An estimated 103 million adults have high blood pressure, according to new statistics from the American Heart Association, and about 39.7 percent of Americans have high cholesterol. With March being National Nutrition Month, it’s a great time to consider lifestyle changes, such as healthy diet, to reduce these risk factors. High blood pressure and high cholesterol are two major controllable risk factors for heart disease and stroke, the nation’s No. 1 and No. 5 killers. National Nutrition Month is celebrated every March and is recognized to encourage Americans to be more mindful of their eating and exercising habits. An ideal healthy diet includes lots of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, beans and legumes, fish and skinless poultry. It also means avoiding foods high in added sugars, sodium, saturated fats, and fatty and processed meats. A healthy diet doesn’t mean you have to give up all your favorite foods. It’s about making smarter choices, ditching the junk
and fi nding exercises that keep you happy and healthy! An easy way to start is by making small changes such as substituting heavy cream for low-fat yogurt, and adding more color to your plate to ensure you are getting a balanced meal. It’s an easy way to control portions, keep you full and get more energy throughout your day. For more healthy lifestyle tips and to keep you motivated all year, visit heart. org/healthyforgood.
Mandy Enright, MS, RDN, RYT Volunteer, The American Heart Association
Unchecked Military Spending Impedes Prosperity The Pentagon recently called for another astronomical spending increase at a time when the country’s defense budget is larger than the next eight biggest nations’ budgets - combined. Meanwhile, the Pentagon has begun to restrict the public’s access to data on the 17-year-long War in Afghanistan. Watchdog group SIGAR noted that this data had been publicly reported in the past decade and had shown the situation is deteriorating. However, despite the clear failings and lack of transparency, the department’s proposal garnered bipartisan support. Shortly after the budget request became public, NJ’s District 4 Congressional Candidate Josh Welle took to Twitter to proclaim “General Mattis is keeping the DoD on track.” Welle is a Democrat. He also has strong ties to the military-industrial complex and is the co-founder of a DCbased tech company which contracts with the Department of Defense. Previously, he wrote for Harvard Business Review that “firms have much to gain by expanding business into Afghanistan.” This view of war as a business opportunity is a danger-
ous drain on lives, tax dollars, and prosperity. Instead of writing another blank check to perpetuate war, why not invest in the American people? For example, the increase of the Department of Defense 2018 budget is $80 billion over last year’s. If spending were to simply remain static, these funds would more than cover tuition-free public college for all, a policy proposal considered unrealistically expensive at $71 billion. It’s long overdue we take account our reckless militaristic spending and instead promote stronger social and economic programs. Jim Silverman Holmdel
What’s MacArthur’s Real Stance On Guns? Congressman Tom MacArthur (R-3rd) says “we must have an open and honest conversation to look for real solutions about how to prevent these mass shootings,” but his actions belie his (empty) words. He voted for concealed carry reciprocity, which will make Jersey families more vulnerable to gun carriers from states with no background checks and no limits on concealed carry. He voted to loosen Obama-era restrictions on ability of mentally ill people to get their hands on guns, further endangering Jerseyans. He took money from the NRA (his neighbor in the Second District, Congressman Frank LoBiondo, wouldn’t take NRA money). It’s time for action, not more and more words and platitudes. It’s time for legislation for fewer guns, not more. It’s time to keep guns out of the hands of the mentally ill, not to make it easier for them to acquire these weapons of mass destruction. It’s time - but when will Tom MacArthur take that brave step? Kevin Kennedy Waretown
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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials
Smith Tours Monmouth County’s Award-Winning 9-1-1 Call Center
“Sheriff Shaun Golden and his team have created a world-class 9-1-1 call center,” Smith stated. “Because of this state-of-theart and forward-thinking facility, the response to emergencies in Monmouth County is quicker and more comprehensive, and people
are better served and more likely to have a positive outcome.” Smith saw the state-ofthe-art 45,000 square-foot facility in Freehold, including the call center, the Special Operations Center, a radio tower outside the sheriff’s office and special operations trucks for large venues and incidents. The primary call center was renovated after Superstorm Sandy in order to prepare for future natural disasters and extreme weather events; it is outfitted to operate in a category 5 hurricane.
“Sheriff Golden took all the lessons learned from previous emergencies like Superstorm Sandy and applied those best practices to this facility,” Smith said. “Sometimes that’s the difference between life and death. It’s all about saving lives.” The call center serves not only the citizens of Monmouth County, but also the hundreds of thousands of visiting beach tourists each summer. The county Sheriff’s Office Communications Division processes over 750,000 emergency
calls per year. The call center serves as a dispatch for 56 fire departments, 30 first aid squads, and 20 police squads, as well as for Brookdale Community College, Monmouth University, Gateway National Park-Sandy Hook, and Naval Weapons Station Earle. On Feb. 14, just before the 50th anniversary of the first 9-1-1 emergency call, the call center won the “Outstanding 9-1-1 Call Center Award” at the NextGeneration911 Institute’s 15th annual 9-1-1 Honor Awards Ceremony, in Washington,
D.C. It was one of only two local centers nationwide to be honored with the award. The center was also awarded for its scaling of its IT systems as part of a feefor-service model offered to local communities unable to afford the resources to upgrade their own emergency response systems. With this system, Monmouth County’s call center serves as a model for other localities in how it operates as a central command center and allows local communities to communicate with each other during a large-scale crisis.
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close that they could affect air quality. Hovsons study Continued From Page 1 has these intersections guidance document states studied separately. an atmospheric stability of • Although the proposD should be used in urban al is for 40,000 square areas.” feet of commercial space, The letter did note some 50,000 square feet of plans problems in lay ter ms, is shown. such as: • Northern pine snake and • The intersection with corn snake dens have been Route 37 and Colonial located on the site of the Drive, and the off-ramps proposed access road from associated with it, are so Colonial Drive. Addition-
al animal surveys are required, and if the dens are active in spring, then the plan might have to change. • A survey must be done for the sickle-leaved golden aster. • Another survey must be done of the wetlands for the Knieskern’s beaked rush, a threatened plant. • Changes would be needed for culverts or tunnels for the snakes to travel through
the area. • Remediation plans need more detail, or they do not conform. These are for a leaking transformer pad and other spots. • Stormwater management plans need to be changed. • Traffic plans need to be analyzed using different models (the DEP is only interested in air quality in reference to traffic, not how crowded roads are).
• There are 23.55 acres that are over the limit for the entire property’s impervious space. Impervious area is anything that is built upon by something, like buildings or asphalt, that doesn’t let in water. Some of the imper vious cover plans need more detail. It is important to note that the DEP didn’t turn down the application. Rather, they just deemed that the
application is incomplete. They can’t review it until they have all the information. The DEP, Hovsons, the Pinelands Commission, and Manchester Township agreed to a settlement in 2004. This would have been for 2,200 homes, with a development of 995.4 acres, with 6,179.7 acres in the property to be preserved.
ucation Association. “Tony attended Ridgeway Continued From Page 1 School as a child. His father, parents, Ella and Anthony Anthony Bruzaitis (1913Bruzaitis. The grant aver- 1962), was instrumental in ages about $350 each year the building of the original and is given through the Ridgeway School, which Manchester Township Ed- was called Manchester Ele-
mentary School at the time. In the late ‘50s and early ‘60s, he was on the Board of Education and Township Committee and was also Mayor of Manchester. At the same time, Ella Bruzaitis (1917-2011) was highly
involved in the PTA and Ridgeway Civic Club,” Lee Bruzaitis told The Manchester Times. This year the grant provided $450, enough to purchase three guitars and some accessories.
The claims that playing an instrument increases math scores and bestows upon such musicians Shakespeare’s catalog of words is dubious according to two Harvard associates, although few dispute such
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WHITING – Join the Whiting Volunteer Fire Co. for events throughout 2018! Bingo will be every Wednesday night, doors open at 5:30 p.m. and calling begins at 6:45 p.m. The calendar of events follows: • Corn Beef & Cabbage Dinner, March 11 from 1-5 p.m. The cost is $12. • Flea Market, March 17, May 19, June 16, July 21, August 18, Oct 20, November 17 and December 15 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. • $3,000 Bingo, April 15 and August 12 at
5 p.m. Doors open at 3 p.m. The cost is $40. • Gift Auction, May 12 and November 24 at 5 p.m. Doors open at 3 p.m. Admission is $5. • 50/50 Raffle, July 21 and December 15 at 12 p.m. Tickets are $2 and go on sale beginning in April or May. For Hall rentals, contact Carol Brown at 732-350-6004 or Judy Mammano at 732350-7989. For Flea Market information, contact Hazel at 732-350-0839.
“Soup’s On” Seminar On Heart Health
JACKSON – The Orchards at Bartley is partnering with Bayada Home Health Care to host an educational seminar on March 28 at 1 p.m., at 100 N. County Line Road in Jackson. Come join us for some delicious heart healthy soups, as we discuss how to become more heart healthy! Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. About 610,000 people die of heart disease in the country every year. Come join us for a discussion
on heart disease to learn what you can eat to increase or decrease your risk of heart disease, how getting to a healthy weight helps to lower high blood pressure and manage diabetes, and which activities or exercises can benefit your health the most. Seating is limited, so anyone interested in attending the “Soup’s On” educational seminar, kindly RSVP to Lindsay Constantino at 732-4156049, by March 21.
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WHITING – The village one Resident Club’s March Movie will be showing the comedy Wild Oats on Monday, March 26. A widow heads to Spain with her best friend after she accidentally receives a check for $5 million. As the pals embark on an adventure, an insurance company attempts to retrieve their money. It stars Shirley MacLaine, Jes-
sica Lange, Demi Moore, Judd Hirsch, and Stephanie Beacham. Admission is $3 per person and includes hot dogs, popcorn and soft drinks. So come on out on March 26, join your neighbors and friends and have some fun .The doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the movie will start promptly at 6:30 p.m.
Bocce At Crestwood Village IV
WHITING – It’s that time of year again to come out and have some fun! There will be a meeting to sign up for Bocce at the Crestwood Village IV Clubhouse on April 5 at 6 p.m. Coffee and cake
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Travel Bocce Presents Trips
WHITING – Travel Bocce Club presents the following trips: Take a seven day, six night trip to Chicago with Travel Bocce from July 22-28. This trip includes motor coach transportation, 6 nights lodging, 10 meals, visits to the Museum of Science and Industry, and the world-famous 360 Chicago, a guided tour of Chicago, an agriculture cruise, a visit to the historic Navy Pier and Chicago’s Money Museum, and gaming at a Chicago area casino. The cost is $615 for doubles and $824 for singles. There will also be a $75 non-refundable deposit due upon sign-up unless trip is cancelled. You can purchase tickets every Tuesday from 11 a.m. till noon at Hilltop Clubhouse, 325 Schoolhouse Rd. 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
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LAKEHURST – The Lakehurst Volunteer Fire Department presents the Spring Brunch & Gift Auction on April 29, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come out to the Lakehurst Community Center, 207 Center Street, for the event. There will be a 50/50 and door prizes. The price is $10 and it’s all you can eat! All ages are welcome. Additional tickets can be purchased for gift auction items and 50/50. For more information, call 732-657-1106 or email events@lakehurstfire.com.
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Trip To Grand Canyon Of PA
WHITING – Country Walk Travel Committee presents a three day, two night trip to the Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania from June 27-29, 2018. The cost for double occupancy is $420 per person and $560 per person for single occupancy. Included in the price is two breakfasts, two full dinners, a wagon tour of the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon, a Susquehanna River Cruise, admission to the Taber Museum¸ a guided tour of Millionaire’s Row, admission to The Rowley
House Museum and admission to the World of Little League Museum. Also included is baggage handling, hotel taxes and meal gratuities. Sign-up is April 3, at 6:30 p.m. at Country Walk Clubhouse. A deposit of $200 per person for double occupancy and $300 for single occupancy will be necessary at sign-up. Final payment will be on May 1, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. at the Clubhouse. For more information call Linda at 732-5978010 or Eileen at 732-533-4185.
Whiting Assembly Of God Men’s Fellowship Breakfast
WHITING – The Men’s Fellowship Breakfast of the Whiting Assembly of Gad will be held on March 10, at 9 a.m. at the Lakehurst Diner. The fixed cost will be $9.95, plus tax and tip. There are still a few seats available! We are pleased to have Rev. Leo Fram, D.D. join us as our guest speaker. Dr. Fram has been active in ministry for over 45 years. He served in the pastorate until 1982 when
he experienced a strong desire for people in other countries to come to know God. He and his wife Edith then founded Living Faith Ministries International (LFMI), a non-profi t missionary organization dedicated to “Taking the Word To The World”. Since its inception in 1984 Leo has served full time as the president of LFMI and has ministered in over 20 nations around the world.
Resident’s Club Village VII St. Patt y’s Dance
WHITING – On March 23, Fernwood Hall will host a St. Patty’s Dance with music by DJ Bill. Come out, wear green, listen to good music, and make some new friends! Tickets cost $10 per person and this includes a hot dog and sauerkraut, set ups, snacks, coffee and dessert. Tickets will be on sale
March 5, 12, and 19 from 9-11 a.m. at our clubhouse. This event is BYOB. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the music will be playing from 7-11 p.m. Line dancers and singles are always welcome. For more information call Sara at 732-35008211.
An Evening Of Entertainment
WHITING – Join us at The Meadows of Lake Ridge on April 14, for An Evening of Entertainment from 7-10 p.m. Listen and dance to the music of Lou Abbato, a well-known and liked musician of the
Whiting area. There will be snacks, dessert, coffee and tea. This event is BYOB. The cost is $15 per person. For more information, call Elaine Tucker at 1-848-227-3551.
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WHITING – Come out to our Flea Market on April 14, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Friendship Hall, 92 Fairway Lane in Village One. Check out the great bargains and have a
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Ocean County Library Offers New Jersey Theatre Alliance’s Stages Festival
TOMS RIVER - The New Jersey Theatre Alliance presents nine productions across 18 library branches throughout the Ocean County Library system during the month of March. These events are part of the Alliance’s Stages Festival the state’s largest annual theatre festival that provides free and discounted theatre events for all ages. The following productions are available to the public free of charge, but registration is required: “A Cinderella Tale…Happily Ever After” presented by the Push Cart Players: March 10, 2 p.m. at the Lacey Branch; March 15, 3:30 p.m. at the Point Pleasant Beach Branch; and March 23, 12 p.m. at the Jackson Branch.
“Miss Nelson is Missing!” presented by the Centenary Stage Company: March 5, 7 p.m. at the Berkeley Branch; March 9, 1:30 p.m. at the Lakewood Branch; March 26, 6:30 p.m. at the Toms River Branch; and March 31, 2 p.m. at the Barnegat Branch. “School House Rock Live!” presented by the Centenary Stage Company: March 10, 2 p.m. at the Point Pleasant Borough Branch and March 19, 6:30 p.m. at the Brick Branch. “Velveteen Rabbit” presented by the Push Cart Players: March 16, 10:30 a.m. at the Plumsted Branch. “At Ninety-Three” presented by Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre: March 19, 6 p.m. at the Tuckerton Branch.
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Ocean County Freeholders To Fund Road Improvements
By Jennifer Peacock OCEAN COUNTY – Some Ocean County infrastructure is up for repairs and improvements. County Freeholders agreed to fund $6.5 million worth of repairs and rehab for roads, bridges and other projects throughout the county. Donna Flynn, the county’s director of public information, said that the county has more than 1,600 county-lane miles to maintain; that includes nearly 260 bridges and culverts. “With long term planning we always take a close look at our roads and our infrastructure and set priorities in order to improve our road network all while staying within our budget,” Freeholder John P. Kelly said. “All of the projects to be funded in 2018 have been closely reviewed and are determined to be necessary improvements and safety projects.” The projects will also include drainage improvements and some reconstruction and resurfacing. “We have the largest road network of any County in the state,” freeholder director Gerry P. Little said. He is liaison to the county’s road department. “It’s important those roads are well maintained for our motorists and our visitors.” Flynn said Hooper Avenue, home to many shopping centers in the county, will see a redesigned traffic signal near what she called “two popular shopping centers.” Freeholders Joseph Vicari and Virginia Haines requested that work. “I am pleased that we are moving ahead with these plans,” Vicari said. “When this work is complete it will bring much needed relief to motorists accessing these plazas.” The public information office said the changes will take place on Hooper Avenue south of Indian Hill Road, and will allow for left-hand turns near Target, eliminating the need for a U-turn. “This change will provide full access to Hooper Avenue,” Vicari said. “The current traffic signals provide limited access to Hooper Avenue. “The new traffic signal configuration will help motorists access both north and south-
bound Hooper Avenue and also will allow for the crossing of Hooper Avenue to the other shopping center,” Vicari said. “This is good for motorists and good for business.” While Hooper Avenue is a busy road along its entire stretch, this particular section is a heavily traveled corridor, Kelly said. “We believe this modification will have a positive outcome with traffic safety and accessibility,” Kelly said. Cross Street in Lakewood will be expanded to three lanes from Route 9 to Route 528 and includes intersection improvements. Kelly said this project is part of the recommendations of the countywide transportation model update started in 2017. “The transportation model update is an important tool to help us with future planning when it comes to the county road network,” Kelly said. “The update to the transportation model we looked at the northern municipalities to reflect new growth patterns. “The update will be used by the county as part of our long-term capital improvement program.” Mayetta Bridge and Morris Boulevard Bridge in Stafford, Ridgeway Boulevard Bridge in Manchester, Grawtown Bridge in Jackson, and Zebbs Bridge in Berkeley will also see repairs and improvements. “It’s important to take a proactive approach to maintaining our bridges,” Kelly said. “We want to repair or replace them before they become a hazard to our motorists and pedestrians. “The safety of our motorists and our pedestrians is a priority in Ocean County.” Other projects slated for funding include: East Branch culvert Route 539 in Barnegat; Ridgway Boulevard drainage replacement in Manchester; widening of Chambers Bridge Road at the Garden State Parkway in Brick; and Massachusetts Avenue and Prospect Street intersection improvements in Lakewood. The county also plans on performing stormwater drainage work on 21 county roads.
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KY Policeman: Take Off Green-Tinted Glasses About Marijuana By Jennifer Peacock LAKEWOOD – New Jerseyans need to clear the smoke from their eyes and step outside to get some fresh air, and clarity. The high praise coming at Colorado and other marijuana-friendly states silences under the weight of data, according to a former state police officer who has seen it all. The legalization of “medicinal marijuana” is the gateway law to recreational pot, and any perceived benefits are outweighed by the unknowns and risks, especially to children. So said Ed Shemelya, a veteran Kentucky State Police officer who is national coordinator for the National Marijuana Initiative. He shared his group’s fi ndings with a packed audience of Ocean County law enforcement, school and municipal officials, as well as health care workers, at Eagle Ridge Country Club recently. Shemelya gives a similar eight-hour seminar around the country; he squeezed in damning stat after stat into a dizzying one-and-a-half-hour presentation. “I’m not here to demonize marijuana. We’re here to have an honest, frank discussion with what we’re seeing in this country with marijuana,” Shemelya said. With the new governor Phil Murphy’s promises to bring recreational pot to the state, Shemelya said he wanted to let officials know what’s happening in other states. “I would challenge you as with any
speaker, take a look at the data, take a look at the sources, take a look at the sites, and research them yourself.” Marijuana is the most dangerous drug in America, he said. Shemelya hails from Appalachia, gripped by an opioid epidemic since the late ‘90s, and yet “you’ve got this hillbilly up here telling you [marijuana] is the most dangerous drug in America.” “Yes, it is,” he said. More people use marijuana than any other illicit drug combined. But that’s not what makes it dangerous: its danger lies in how misunderstood it is. This isn’t what your parents or grandparents smoked in the parking lot between classes in high school 40 years ago. With a purity of 12 to 15 percent, that stuff can’t even be given away. Buds and leaves have been replaced with wax concentrates, hash oil and edibles, with a THC purity of upwards of 90 percent for concentrates, Shemelya said. Most the data shared came from Colorado, ground zero of legalized recreational marijuana. They are the ones who started this mess, Shemelya said. “Medical” and recreational dispensaries now outnumber McDonalds and Starbucks in that state. Washington State and Oregon aren’t far behind. Most sales are waxes, concentrates, edibles and vaping. Even with regulations and safety precautions, the data showed that the fastest growing group of users were children
and young adults, ages 12-25. With the lack of research of what THC does to the cerebral cortex—which doesn’t fully mature until age 25—Shemelya fears we won’t know the full damage for another decade. Any research that does exist only measured effects of THC from buds, not the concentrates. The attitude among children and young adults was this: it can’t be that harmful if it’s legal. The perception that marijuana is safer than alcohol also persists, Shemelya said. And where medical and recreational marijuana is legal, usage rates skyrocket. Yes, even with the regulations, a thriving black market for pot still exists. Why you pay $50 for a gram, much of that taxed, when you could buy the same for $25 from Joe from his house? Colorado also ships marijuana to 44 states and two foreign countries, Shemelya said has been found. So much marijuana is being produced that they can’t possibly sell it. So someone can buy a gram for $150 and ship it back east and sell it for $9,000. Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph Coronato spoke at the beginning of the presentation. He said that if pot is legalized in the Garden State, that even those who don’t partake will be impacted. “I have concerns. It’s easy to say the reason we’re going to legalize it is because it’s a sin tax. It’s something where we’re going to be able to get some money and ‘it’s okay with me because I don’t smoke
marijuana, right? If the other people want to smoke marijuana, that’s fi ne,’” Coronato said. He had further questions as to the legality: How will intoxication be determined? We can measure blood-alcohol levels. At what point is someone “high?” Can Joe be jailed for selling it out of his garage, because the state doesn’t want the competition? Colorado raked in $219.7 million in marijuana tax money, Shemelya said. But that accounts for less than 1 percent of that state’s total budget. And if for every dollar marijuana brings in, it costs $14 to deal with health and safety concerns, does it pay? In a way, both men were preaching to a choir. The Ocean County Freeholders passed a resolution against the legalization of recreational marijuana, and no municipality in this mostly “red” county has publicly come out in favor of pot sales. Several have already passed bans ahead of the expected legalization, with others preparing ordinances for passage soon. The presentation was hosted by the DART Prevention Coalition with the prosecutor’s office and county health department. The DART program started in 2009 with the goal of reducing alcohol-related deaths in young adults in Lakewood, Brick and Toms River. The coalition expanded three years later to include the goal of reducing substance abuse in that age group.
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learning a new skill. If sales jobs are hard to come by then look for an area in which you may have no experience but are willing to try. I would look to job areas that are hiring. You may have to have some extensive new training .May I suggest that you call the Ocean County Vocational Technical School. OCVTS has helped thousands of people learn new skills. You can study everything from the Culinary Arts, Nursing, HVAC and so much more. You can reach the school by visiting their website at OCVTS.org or calling 732-473-3100. I wish you good luck. Joel Write to joel@preferredcares.com. His radio show, “Preferred Company” airs on Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. on preferredradio. com and 1160 & 1310 WOBM-AM
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
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The beating sound of your heart is caused by the valves, they open and close routinely, and in a specific rhythm. Google is developing algorithms that can predict heart attack by looking in your eye! This, according to research published in Nature Biomedical Engineering. Most heart attacks happen on a Monday. Not to be scrooge, but December 25th, Christmas Day is the most common day of the year for heart attacks. In an average day, your heart pumps about 2,000 gallons of blood around. Compare that to a 6-person hot tub which holds about 450 gallons of water. The fairy wasp has the tiniest heart on record, whereas blue whales have the largest one, about 5 feet long. I received two questions today. The first came from Tom who lives in Oklahoma, and he asked me if antibiotics could impact his heart. Since antibiotics are drug muggers of almost all vitamins and minerals, the answer is “Yes!” You need nutrients to keep your heart beating properly, because they catalyze the electric system. Tom took Clarithromycin, as part of triple therapy for his ulcer. Clarithromycin is a popular anti-bacterial sold worldwide. The United States FDA has known about heart problems with this drug, and has been warning doctors not to prescribe it to folks with known heart disease for approximately 12 years. More data was released today that confirms that people who took the antibiotic years ago (for even two weeks) might have a higher risk of dying from heart disease
years later. It doesn’t matter what condition you take the drug for, whether it’s for ulcers, sinus infections or wounds, it can still impact the cardiovascular system and FYI, it’s not alone. Many antibiotics impact your heart. So if your doctor prescribes the medication Clarithromycin (brand is Biaxin) and you already have heart disease or hypertension, I’d remind doc of your condition in light of the recent studies. Don’t trust them to know everything. If you’ve had a heart attack or have heart failure, it’s not out of line to ask for a different antibiotic. This reminder (about your medical history) becomes particularly important if you go to a walk-in clinic instead of your regular physician. My second question came from Brad in Florida regarding his pacemaker. He asked if it can be hacked. Yes, theoretically! Never say never. Unscrupulous creeps could hack a pacemaker and reprogram it causing it to do erratic pulsing, deliver potentially fatal shocks or stop altogether by draining the battery. In order to do this, a hacker would need to know the brand name of your implanted device and its radio frequency. Then, we need an unethical person to reprogram that specific proprietary device and he’d have to get in close range to tinker with the software. Sounds like a movie plot! So breathe easy because the odds are low that anyone would hack your pacemaker. Adverse events are more likely to occur with some MP3 headphones, metal detectors, certain cellphones or MRI diagnostic scanners. But for sure, don’t worry about hackers!
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LADACIN Network To Hold 37th Annual Rosebud Gala Dinner Dance
NEPTUNE – LADACIN Network will hold its 37th Annual Rosebud Gala Dinner Dance on March 10, at 6:30 p.m. at the Jumping Brook Country Club in Neptune. The Rosebud Gala is the Agency’s premier annual fundraising event featuring dinner and dancing, an awards ceremony, a gift
auction, raffles and a floral centerpiece contest. This year Suburban Transit/Coach USA will be honored as the Rosebud Gala Corporate Honoree. The Asbury Park-Wall Elks #128 and Monmouth-Ocean Development Council will be recognized as Humanitar-
ian Honorees. The Brick Township High School Interact Club will receive the Young Leaders Award. Co-chairing the event are LADACIN Network Board President, Victor Sbailo, Barnegat, and Margaret Winkelman, Howell. Carl Craft, host of 95.9 WRAT’s
“Morning RAT Race”, will serve as Master of Ceremonies, and music will be provided by Jack Goodman’s Allstar Band. Each year, florists from Monmouth and Ocean Counties are invited to showcase their talents by participating in the floral centerpiece contest. Gala attendees choose the winners. The fi rst prize winner will be awarded a $2,500 radio advertising package generously donated by Beasley Media Group. Leading the event’s underwriting efforts are LADACIN Network’s Annual Corporate Sponsors. CWR Wholesale Distributors, Inc. is a Premier Benefactor and Turning Point Restaurants is an Elite Benefactor. Benefactors are Beasley Media Group – 95.9 WRAT & 100.1 WJRZ and New Jersey Natural Gas. Diamond Guardian Sponsors include LENNAR, T. F. Produce, The County Woman (Monmouth, Ocean, and Atlantic), and Willis Towers Watson. Gold Sponsors are Hospital for Special Surgery, OceanFirst Bank and OceanFirst Foundation, Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, Suburban Transit/Coach USA, TD Bank and World Insurance Associates LLC. LADACIN Network provides a continuum of care, including educational, therapeutic, social, residential and support services to infants, children and adults with complex physical and developmental disabilities or delays, including child care and pre-school, early intervention, school programs, adult day programs, vocational training, supported employment, residential options, and respite programs. Today LADACIN serves over 3,500 individuals and families in 14 locations throughout Monmouth and Ocean Counties. For information about the 37th Annual Rosebud Gala, contact Cathy Claps, Coordinator of Development and Community Relations, at 732-493-5900, ext. 263 or visit ladacin.org.
Thyroid Support Group
WHITING – The next meeting of the Thyroid Support Group will be held on Monday, March 19 at 10 a.m. These meetings are held monthly at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 180 Route 539. The purpose is to support, to educate, and to answer questions about thyroids. For more information contact Stefanie at 732-350-2904.
Trip To See “Jesus” At Sight & Sound
WHITNG – St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church is going to see Jesus at Sight and Sound on September 25. We will eat lunch at Hershey Farms family style and enjoy the show about the most famous person that ever walked the earth and changed our lives. For more information call Stefanie at 732-350-2904.
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Girls On The Run Of Central NJ Registrations Now Open
NEW JERSEY – Girls on the Run of Central NJ, 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, is so happy to bring another amazing season to your local community. 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. 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 registration is now open. Visit gotrcnj.org to sign up. For more information contact Donna at 908-285-9202 or donna.york@GirlsontheRun.org, or Lynn at 732-406-0179 or Lynn.Sherman@GirlsontheRun.org.
Crestwood Village Residents Club Soup Luncheon
WHITING – On March 14, the Residents Club will hold their annual Soup Luncheon from noon to 3 p.m. in Harmony Hall. Ticket price is $6 and includes all the soup,
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OCC Annual Scholarship Celebration Honors Freeholder Virginia Haines
TOMS RIVER – Save-the-Date! The Ocean County College Foundation’s 2018 Annual Scholarship Celebration will be held on June 15 at 6 p.m. on the Ocean County College Main Campus in Toms River. Ocean County Freeholder Virginia “Ginny” Haines will be honored as Humanitarian of the Year. Scholarship Celebration proceeds will benefit the mission of the Ocean County College Foundation. “It is the Ocean County College Foundation’s great privilege to name Ginny as its Humanitarian of the Year,” said Kenneth J. Malagiere, Executive Director of the Ocean County College Foundation. “A lifelong resident of Ocean County, Ginny is an elected member of the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders, bringing with her years of public service and leadership experience. Her vast knowledge in state and local politics, along with her dedication and service to the community, illustrates why Ginny has been chosen for the OCC Foun-
dation’s highest honor,” Malagiere added. The Ocean County College Foundation Scholarship Celebration is held annually to assist the Foundation in its mission to make higher education accessible to Ocean County residents through scholarships and awards. The event will feature a sumptuous gourmet buffet, live entertainment, dancing, and a silent auction. Individuals and businesses may lend support by purchasing a ticket, becoming a sponsor, or donating an auction item. The Ocean County College Foundation is a private nonprofit organization dedicated to the growth and development of the College through scholarships, endowments, and capital and special projects. For information on how to purchase tickets ($200 per person), become a sponsor, or donate an auction item for the 2018 Annual Scholarship Celebration, call the Ocean County College Foundation at 732-255-0492 or visit ocean.edu.
Philadelphia Flower Show & Historic District
OCEAN COUNTY – Freeholder John C. Bartlett, Jr., Chairman 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
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A Moment Of Silence For Passing Of Two Local Leaders
By Jennifer Peacock OCEAN COUNTY – We don’t have kings here, but the wisdom still stands: those who are skilled at their work will stand before kings, not obscure men. Two such men were remembered, whose work blessed the communities they served in. The Ocean County Freeholders offered a moment of silence for these two men, Richard Work and Larry St. Laurent, at their regular Feb. 7 meeting. Ernest “Larry” St. Laurent, 86, died Jan. 29 in Jackson. He was director of Ocean County Veterans Affairs. Dick Work, 79, died Feb. 3 in Toms River. He was former mayor and board of education member, as well as involved with county Republican committees. Both were remembered fondly by the Freeholders. Larry St. Laurent St. Laurent was a postman in Jackson for many years. But it’s his work with and for veterans that makes him stand out. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, ranking Sgt. First Class. He earned the Occupation Medal for his time in Japan, the Combat Infantry Badge, the Korean Service Medal with five Bronze Service Stars, a Republic of Korea Presidential Unit, and a Purple Heart. He was involved with state and national Military Order of the Purple Heart and the Korean War Memorial, as well as many organizations in Jackson: the Jackson VFW, Jackson AMVets, the Knights of Columbus, Jackson school district ROTC, the American Legion, and the Jackson High School Hall of Fame. St. Laurent worked with the county from 1989 to 2003. “I’ve probably known Larry St. Laurent since I was probably 17 years old,” Freeholder Virginia Haines said. He lived three doors down from a high school friends of hers. “I know the dedication he that he did with the veterans organizations, because he was a very dedicated veteran, very proud of being a veteran who served in our military to protect Americans. I just feel very privileged to have known Larry St. Laurent. He was a true American.” Micromedia Publications reached out to Jackson mayor Michael Reina, who also knew St. Laurent. “I am very saddened about Larry’s passing, he was a kind and generous soul and one that anyone would want to be around. Larry’s laugh was infectious and as genuine as they come. The many stories and conversations that I had with him gave me a true feeling of who he really was and it was an honor to be with him. He was a proud man, a Korean War veteran whose eyes spoke volumes but his heart was always soft. Always giving and always looking to help wherever he could. I will miss him, our talks, his smile and laughter, the world is a lesser place without him,” Reina said. Richard Work Work was employed by JCP&L for 48 years. He was a Republican fixture in
the county and a lifelong resident of Lakewood, where he served as mayor, board of education member and volunteer fireman with Lakewood Fire Co. No. 1. He served the county in multiple ways, including on its Board of Health. “We all worked with Dick in one capacity or another,” Freeholder director Gerry Little said. “…We worked as part
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By Jennifer Peacock TOMS RIVER – It was quiet, business as usual at the most recent Ocean County Freeholder meeting until the public comment time, when discussion got a bit heated about pot. Armed with smartphone video cameras, alarmist propaganda from bygone days, charges of racism and a bit of slander aimed at all parents everywhere, out-of-county residents took to the mic in support of legalized marijuana. He secured his smartphone to the railing that separates the audience from the dais, and asked Freeholder director Gerry Little if he was in the shot. Great, he is. He then identified himself as Lefty Grimes, who does a “potcast” from the statehouse, and is a medical cannabis patient and activist. While he can afford to be in the program, which he called “a failed program from the start,” a friend of his, Armando, could not. Grimes got a call five minutes before he went up the mic that Armando had died. The outrageous price of cannabis from dispensaries forced his friend to get pot from the streets in Newark. Grimes, from East Hanover in Morris County, said he visited the Black Caucus in Newark that day. The topic of the racist nature of the “drug war” against blacks and Hispanics was discussed, as was the push to keep hemp out of America. The name Harry Anslinger had faded from the public, but is well-known to those who call that war a farce. Anslinger was the first commissioner of the federal bureau of narcotics, and depending on which side of the argument one falls, can be thanked or condemned for his role in criminalizing marijuana. His Wikipedia page and the first Google hits were clearly written by those who aren’t fans of his work. Grimes shared a few choice quotes, which
to 2018 ears do sound hysterical, to say the least. Marijuana is the gateway drug to pacifism and communism, blacks thinking they are as good whites, and white women having sex with “negroes, entertainers and others.” “This is garbage. We don’t think this way anymore. This is last century’s thinking, guys,” Grimes told the freeholders. But then the Freeholders said he crossed a line. “Your parents lied to us. Your parents lied to you, and my parents lied to me about cannabis,” Grimes said. He was interrupted by Freeholder John Barrett. “Please don’t say that. Please do not say that our parents lied to us,” Barrett said while Grimes continued that the government sold everyone lies about marijuana. “I will not sit here and have the [inaudible] who doesn’t live in this county tell me that my parents lied. “Idiot,” Barrett concluded. Grimes said he and his group came to the freeholder meeting after learning of its passing a resolution supporting the ban of recreational marijuana sales in Ocean County. “We’re here because we saw the ignorance of your council, this group right here. And it’s very ignorant, extremely ignorant, as you’ve been called out in the papers by a lot of people, I’m sure,” Grimes said. “I come from East Hanover. I come from a racist town. Okay? I’m telling you, they’re all racists up there. And I just spent time with black people and Hispanic people talking about racism, and how we’re dealing with this kind of stuff we’re dealing with every day as patients.” After Grimes fi nished speaking, Freeholder Director Little said his board never opposed medical marijuana. “Not when it was passed in 2010 by the (Freeholders - See Page 29)
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Continued From Page 28 New Jersey Legislature, and signed by former Governor Chris Christie, and we do not oppose it now,” Little said. Grimes walked the Seaside Heights boardwalk with two friends back in May 2017. Their reading of the law is that medical marijuana users can light up where tobacco users do. The Seaside Heights police disagreed, and said Grimes and his friends had to leave the boardwalk. NJ.com described the exchange as civil, and that Heights officials are looking for clarification on that law. At the freeholder meeting, several other cannabis activists had more pleasant exchanges with officials. One of them was Hugh Giordano of the United Food & Commercial Workers Local 152, Mays Landing, a union that represents workers in healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and other public-sector jobs. The union also represents recreational and medical “cannabis workers.” He expressed concern over the freeholders’ stance on cannabis and the negative economic impact it can have. Cannabis is a $7 billion industry, Giordano said, and by 2020 will have created 20,000 union jobs. The medical and recreational revenue streams continue to climb and will both be worth much more in coming years. It’s a revenue stream of taxation the freeholders simply cannot ignore. His union trains employees to work in dispensaries. With such training, these jobs are safe, Giordano argued. Just as well-paid Teamsters don’t give out cases of beer, well-paid and regulated businessmen in the cannabis industry won’t give up a good salary and benefits to give away pot on the side. His union allows cannabis workers and dispensaries to go into their credit union. Additionally, while health and law enforcements panelists say marijuana is a gateway drug and highly addictive, Giordano has studied he can provide that say it is not. He urged the freeholders to visit a dispensary. “Why don’t you talk to the small businessman and the workers in there and see how really trained they are,” Giordano said. “Please look at cannabis the same way you look at alcohol. If Teamsters can do it, United Food and Commercial Workers can do it too.”
The Manchester Times, March 3, 2018, Page 29 Freeholder John Kelly invoked the Parkland, Fla. shooting, saying cries for banning gun sales are making the rounds. He asked Giordano if he was for or against that. While the issue to Giordano was apples to oranges, he does in fact support gun control. “But don’t they make a lot of money? Don’t they pay a lot of taxes? And don’t they have a lot of jobs? And are they not regulated?” Kelly asked. They are, Giordano said. “Okay, but it’s still dangerous, correct? So I think we can agree that there is an industry here that creates jobs that some people feel is dangerous to a lot of people who become users of that. “Just because something earns dollars and jobs doesn’t mean that it’s good for our country,” Kelly said. Jonathan Carman will be stepping into the county’s juvenile detention center superintendence. He has three daughters with Type 1 diabetes, and although it’s managed and all three excel in athletics in school, he does have sympathy for the medical marijuana debate. But he sees the other side, when recreational use loses its fun. “When you see what THC does to the prefrontal cortex to a 14-year-old who has been a chronic user, and you tell me it’s not debilitating, I take major umbrage with that,” Carman said at the mic after Giordano’s time. “I have seen it first hand.” For states with legal use, the age to purchase can range from 18 to 21. “And I would like to challenge any lawmaker who says to me, I want to legalize this, you’re going to let your 18 year old, whose frontal lobe has not developed, whose brain is still developing until their 25, you’re going to stop and inhibit that growth by chronic cannabis use, and you’re okay with that?” Carman asked. “’Ah, kids won’t get to it.’ Right. Cause they’re in my jail right now.” Jeffrey King, Eatontown, said he is open-minded to what people say on the issue. He wore a green “Stay Calm, It’s Just A Plant” T-shirt. He said he understood that the freeholders don’t oppose medical marijuana, but wants to see them more encouraging of it. “Sick people, people that are suffering and dying, need your help and your support and your compassion and your love,” King said. “There are a lot of issues out there that are complicated. This is one of them.”
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LAKEHURST – On March 9, 2018 Dimensional Designs Salon & Spa is spearheading the 3rd Annual Beauty, Fashion and Prom Expo to be held at La Bove Grande, from 5-9 p.m. The Prom Expo is going to mirror a bridal event where outside vendors are invited to participate in a vendor fair atmosphere followed by a full on fashion show and many surprises. The Prom Expo Committee will select a diverse modeling entourage from the local area schools and will outfit the students in the current tuxedo and gown fashion for this prom season. Dimensional Designs Salon & Spa will showcase their expertise in hair styles, nail and makeup artistry. Colonial Bouquet, Chazmataz, Antoinette Rose Boutique, Monica Karen, and
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE “It’s Like Family Here,” Say The Patients Of Whiting Pharmacy By Michael Vandenberg Dr. Nirmit Patel (or Nick for his patients) knows that going to the pharmacy isn’t exactly a night on the town for most people. We’ve all had to deal with those irritating 45 minute waits sitting in a lonely chair in a “big box,” his nickname for those giant corporate pharmacies, while we’re fighting cold symptoms or worse after a long trip to the doctor. What happened to the times when your local neighborhood pharmacist would greet you by name, ask how you’re feeling, and know all your medications already? Whiting Pharmacy is here to do just that as a “pharmacy for the community and for the people.” As a former employee, Nick definitely knows about the downsides of those big boxes. After getting his doctor of pharmacy in 2012, he worked at one of those large chains (who shall remain nameless) for about a year and a half. After some time at a small pharmacy, he was ready to get out on his own. There was a vacant former bank right in the heart of Whiting available for lease, the perfect location for Whiting Pharmacy, which has now been offering unique service to the surrounding community and beyond since 2015.
Part of the reason for their success is their personal staff. Unlike the big box pharmacies, where you see a different person behind the counter every time you go there, Whiting Pharmacy has just four people on staff. Besides Nick, there is his wife Jessy who is also a pharmacist, technician, and cashier (and, they jest, the electrician and handyman as well). In addition, Teetee is a cashier and delivery person, and
Courtney LeBaron is their main technician. Together, Whiting Pharmacy is on a mission to fi nd every single way to improve their patients’ care. One of those many ingenious methods is pre-packaging medication in custom blister packs. After switching to Whiting Pharmacy, all those hours you used to spend sorting your medications into your weekly pill orga-
nizers will be a thing of the past. When you pick up your pills, they’ll already be organized into separate packs that are even color-coded for different times of the day. Going to a party at your friend’s house for the night? Just grab that evening’s pack and you’re on your way. Another thing that sets Whiting Pharmacy apart is its ability to compound medication. Under the careful guidance of the Professional Compounding Centers of America, they have the ability to slightly alter medications for people that need them but, usually because of an allergy to one specific ingredient, can’t take them. Too often, medicine from the manufacturer is made on a onesize-fi ts-all system. “We compound medication as per the patient’s need,” said Nick. For example, your doctor may issue you something that you can’t take because you happen to be allergic to one of the dyes in the medication. “If that’s the only product on the market that works for your condition, how do you take the medication? So now we can compound the medication for you without the dye.” Or, if you have a condition where
you can’t take a pain medication orally, they can turn it into a cream that you can apply directly to the affected area. There are even different methods (creams, capsules, etc.) for hormone replacement therapy. “Again,” Nick assured us, “we work very closely with the doctors to get the medication that works per fectly for the patient.” Another way Whiting Pharmacy works for you is their 10 minute prescription fulfillment guarantee. How are they able to do it so quickly compared to the big box pharmacies? In a large corporate culture, lots of things contribute to your wait time, explained Nick. “You need to make sure you sign up five people for automatic refill, and 15 flu shots, and a drive-through at the same time, and then you’ll have
to get on a conference call in the middle of a Monday.” But at Whiting Pharmacy, they don’t have those constraints; it’s just you and your medication. With their independence and state of the art computer system, they can prioritize what they need. If something comes in on their morning delivery, they’ll have it out to you the same day. Also, with such a small staff, they know these patients already and know what they take, which greatly speeds up the process. If the doctor makes a mistake, they can catch it a lot faster. “When you go to a pharmacy, you don’t want to wait more than ten minutes, and you shouldn’t have to.” But you don’t even need to wait at all thanks to their free pickup and delivery service. For Whiting Pharmacy, the question isn’t
why offer this service, but why not? They’re in the business of helping people and strive to be good neighbors, so picking up patients’ prescriptions and delivering them to their doors is just part of the package. Just recently, Teetee received a call from a new patient that just got out of the hospital and needed his pain medication. While he went home to rest, she drove to his doctor to pick up the prescription, and then later brought it right to his door. “I said, ‘Would you like me to bring this back to you?’” she asked him. “Would you?” he asked, surprised. “It would be my pleasure,” she said. It’s time to switch to a pharmacy that gives you the individual care you deserve. Call 732-849-3141 or visit them at 200 Lacey Road in Whiting today!
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast
For the week of march 3 - march 9 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): During the week ahead you may realize who has truly been your friend during the past few weeks. Just because someone only sits on the sidelines does not mean they are not trustworthy. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may want more than you get this week. Don’t be disappointed if a budding relationship doesn’t fulfill your wildest dreams. Be happy if you have made a new friend. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You will not be at a loss for words in the week to come. You may be more imaginative than usual and find it easy to voice your inner musings. Intuition may win out over logic. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You will intuitively do the right thing when meeting with friends or business associates this week. Sympathy and kindness are good tools to use to help people understand different perspectives. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In the week ahead you may be inspired by a partner or longtime companion to achieve material success. It is possible that you become fascinated by the things that other people own. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Those in close connection probably have your best interests at heart. Fleeting doubts are only natural but don’t let these minor worries undermine a solid relationship in the week ahead.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Restrain yourself. A romantic relationship might be based on the thrill of the chase. Your ardor might not be matched if you attempt to put the moves on the latest heartthrob this week. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Compromise becomes you. You know how to honey coat your words so that even your most uncharitable adversary will be convinced by your sincerity. Avoid impulsive spending this week. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Fight against frittering away your financial security. Put small economies into place during the week ahead to achieve stability. Friends may tempt you to excessive spending. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Take time to brew an idea the old-fashioned way. Although you want a goal achieved as quickly making as a cup of instant coffee you may need extra thinking time this week. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Hook up with those who meet your high standards. Career, school work, job, or business can make heavy demands, but can also provide bountiful rewards as the week unfolds. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Enjoy nourishment, not nonsense. You won’t build muscle on a steady diet of candy. Useful ideas are created this week through stimulating conversation and a diet of empowering information.
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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Pie Games: Global Ingredients Combine To Make A Perfect Wintertime Pizza By Wolfgang Puck
Nowadays, pizza is more than just an Italian specialty. You’ll find people enjoying it wherever you travel around the world, from America to England to Japan to Qatar and beyond. I’m happy to have played some part in spreading that popularity, since I first began giving pizzas a new contemporary California spin at the first location of Spago I opened in Hollywood back in early 1982. Before then, not many people could have imagined pizzas topped with such gourmet and internationally influenced ingredients as duck sausage, smoked salmon with caviar, chicken with Mexican jalapeno peppers, or even something as far removed from most pizza lovers’ thinking as Peking duck! But we decided from the beginning to be inventive and have as much fun making pizza as people have eating it. The results definitely caught on. To me, pizza is a food to enjoy year round, whatever the occasion. And the wide range of topping ingredients available now makes it possible to adapt pizzas to any time of year and any occasion. The following recipe is a fine example of that approach. It traces back to the early days of Spago, combining ingredients from Italy, Asia, France and Germany to make a hearty yet refined tasting dish I find perfect for wintertime. Black Forest ham is a high-quality deli meat produced in the mountainous Black Forest region of southwestern Germany. I’ve always enjoyed its hearty yet refined, sweet and slightly spicy flavor, which results from curing, aging, cold-smoking and air-curing the meat over several weeks. Being prepared at cool temperatures, true Black Forest ham looks like a raw food rather than a cooked product, and it’s generally eaten like the similarly appearing Italian prosciutto, cut into thin, almost translucent slices. Those are the sort of slices you should start with for the pizza, either cut for you to order at a deli counter or purchased pre-sliced in a vacuum-sealed package at most well-stocked supermarkets. To complement this featured ingredient, my pizza also includes silky, earthy slices of pan-grilled or sauteed slender Japanese or Asian-style eggplants, which have a milder flavor and fewer seeds than the larger globe varieties. Along with the mixture of Italian fontina and mozzarella cheeses I enjoy on just about all my pizzas, I also add some fresh, creamy goat cheese like French chevre or one of the excellent varieties now produced in America. This eclectic combination of toppings adds up to a worldly pizza that feels at once both sophisticated and down-to-earth, refined and heartily comforting - a perfect casual main dish for you to warm up with when the weather outside feels cold and blustery. BLACK FOR EST HAM AND GOAT CHEESE PIZZA Makes 4 individual pizzas 1 batch Wolfgang’s Pizza Dough (recipe follows), divided into 4 balls All-purpose flour or semolina, for dusting 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 cup (250 mL) shredded fontina cheese 2 cups (500 mL) shredded mozzarella cheese, about
1/2 pound (250 g), or an equivalent weight in thinly sliced fresh mozzarella 2 small slender Japanese eggplants, trimmed and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch (6-mm) slices, brushed with oil and grilled until tender, or sauteed in olive oil; or 1/2 pound large cultivated mushrooms or cremini mushrooms, cut into 1/4-inch (6-mm) slices and sauteed in olive oil until golden 1 cup (250 mL) crumbled fresh goat cheese 4 ounces (125 g) thinly sliced Black Forest ham, cut into thin julienne strips 1 bunch fresh basil leaves, 4 small sprigs reserved for garnish, remaining leaves chopped Set an oven rack at the highest level, place a pizza stone or baker’s tiles on the rack, and preheat to 500 F (260 C). Roll or stretch each piece of pizza dough into a circle 8 inches (20 cm) in diameter. One at a time, place a circle of dough on a wood peel (paddle) or rimless baking sheet lightly dusted with flour or semolina. Brush with oil and sprinkle with some pepper flakes to taste. Arrange a quarter each of the fontina and mozzarella on the dough, leaving a narrow rim. Arrange a quarter each of the eggplant, goat cheese and ham on top. Sprinkle with chopped basil. Slide the pizza from the peel onto the baking stone. Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the rim is deep golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Using the peel, remove the pizza from the oven. With a pizza wheel, mezzaluna, or large sharp knife, cut into slices, then transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with a basil sprig. Serve immediately, letting guests take individual slices. Assemble, bake and serve the three remaining pizzas the same way. WOLFGANG’S PIZZA DOUGH Makes 4 balls, each about 6 ounces (185 g) 1 package active dry or fresh yeast 1 teaspoon honey 1 cup (250 mL) warm water, 105 F to 115 F (40 C to 46 C) 3 cups (750 mL) all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and honey in 1/4 cup (60 mL) of the warm water. In a food processor, combine the flour and salt. Add the oil, the yeast mixture, and the remaining water, and process until the mixture forms a ball. Turn the dough out onto a clean work surface and knead by hand 2 or 3 minutes longer. The dough should be smooth and firm. Cover with a clean, damp towel and let rise in a cool spot for about 2 hours. (When ready, the dough will stretch as it is lightly pulled). Divide the dough into 4 equal balls. Work each by pulling down the sides and tucking under the bottom. Repeat four or five times. Then on a smooth, unfloured surface, roll each under the palm of your hand until the top is smooth and firm, about 1 minute. Cover with a damp towel and let rest 1 hour. At this point, the balls can be wrapped in plastic and refrigerated for up to two days.
(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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