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By Jennifer Peacock hen you do the math, you realize Bill Jankowski couldn’t have seen The Patty Duke Show when it aired in the early ‘60s. He belongs to that micro-generation stuffed between Gen Xers and Millennials that hasn’t been christened with an official moniker. (Someone suggested Xennials.) And like many children of that generation, he fell in love with shows from long ago watching reruns on Nick at Nite, w h e r e t o d a y, Fu l l House, Friends and Two and Half Men are considered old school. So as a child in the late ‘80s, Jankowski feasted on old episodes of The Patty Duke Show. He
–Photo courtesy Bill Jankowski Patty Duke and Bill Jankowski worked on their book watched other projects of hers, including The Miracle Worker. Twenty years ago, the 17-year-old Jankowski found Duke’s contact information in a book
at Barnes & Noble, and wrote her a letter in which he included his email address. “So I sent off the letter, and didn’t tell anyone about it,” Jankowski
said in a phone call from his Pennsylvania home. “Four or five days later I received an email from her husband [Michael Pearce] (Book - See Page 5)
WOBM: Celebrates 50 Years
By Jennifer Peacock TOMS RIVER – 92.7 WOBM almost never happened. It involves FCC rules about frequencies and Ocean County being sandwiched between major markets like New York, Philadelphia, and even Trenton and Atlantic City. But expensive land in the Philly forced a move for its 92.5 FM station—today known as WXTU— that allowed for WOBM to land on the dial where it does. “And while other radio stations came to Ocean County later (some due to FCC rule relaxations during the 1980s), all of them had to be placed far south of Toms River (toward Manahawkin) to protect New York City FM stations 0.2 MHz away – resulting in less signal over fewer people,” WOBM chief engineer Tom Trembly shared. “To this day, WOBM is the only Ocean County FM station located in the heart of Ocean County, (WOBM - See Page 10)
–Photo courtesy WOBM Bob Levy takes calls during his Topic A show.
Police Chiefs: School Security, Opioids Top Issues By Jennifer Peacock OCEAN COUNTY – Drugs and guns and related crimes. The problems facing Ocean County police haven’t changed too much from last year, when they convened for the first-ever police chiefs panel at Ocean County College. In its second year now, nine chiefs from around the county talked to criminal justice majors and the public about what’s happening in their respective towns. “Last year, the primary concern shared across the board by each police department was the heroin epidemic. This issue was also discussed at length this year, as the officers shared how the departments have been responding to this crisis in new and innovative ways which are thankfully reducing the number of opioid related overdoses,” Jennifer Barnes, J.D., a college professor at OCC said. “The other serious issue that the officers discussed this year was ensuring the safety of students. Given the recent tragic event in Parkland, Florida, law (Chiefs - See Page 4)
Manchester Schools Sets Drone Policy
By Chris Lundy MANCHESTER – As unmanned aircraft systems become more popular with hobbyists and with businesses, school districts are creating policies to govern their use. T he New Je r sey State Interscholastic Athletic Association has approved the use of drones at athletic events, Superintendent David Trethaway said. Therefore, dis-
tricts have to determine how they want them used. Drones present a privacy issue, he said, but also an insurance one. If a drone falls out of the sky and hits someone, the district could be liable. The new policy prohibits the f lying of u n man ned ai rcraf t on school grounds, however, there are exceptions. A contractor
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Continued From Page 1 enforcement agencies have increased their presence in Ocean County schools. The officers also indicated that additional steps would be implemented going forward to keep children safe in the classroom.” Heroin “If you would have told me 20 years ago—I’ve been on the job 32 years—if you told me we would be doing this for heroin addicts, I would have said you were crazy.” Brick Township Police Chief James Riccio said the mindset in law enforcement has changed, because users have changed. Junkies aren’t creeps shooting up in dark alleyways; they are sons, daughters, mothers, fathers living in the ‘burbs, blue- and white-collar families in the grips of opioids. While enforcement and consequences haven’t been abandoned by law enforcement, some Ocean County police departments have opened their doors for addicts to get help. Brick and Manchester were the pilot sites for the Blue HART program, an addict-recovery program run in partnership with Preferred Behavioral Health in Lakewood and Integrity House in Toms River. The program has expanded to include Little Egg Harbor, Lacey, Ocean Gate, Point Pleasant Borough and Stafford. All a person has to do is show up on the department’s designated Blue HART day, and they will be taken to a nearby treatment center. Riccio said his department, since last year, has had 387 people go into treatment. The General’s
“They walk into police headquarters. They’re addicted to heroin. Many times they come in and they’re worried because they’re going to be dose-sick shortly,” Manchester Police Chief Lisa Parker said. She said they do ask when the last time heroin was used, so they are prepared. “They’re scared. Heroin addicts, it is a huge step for them, because the police are ‘the bad guys.’” When Michael C. DiBella became Lacey Township Police Chief two years ago, he knew his department had to crack down on the opioid epidemic. Nearly three-quarters or more of all crimes committed in his jurisdiction were drug-related. His department came up with a five-point plan: enforcement, education, prevention, treatment and recovery. “Enforcement is important, it is a priority, but enforcement alone is not going to reduce the heroin epidemic,” DiBella said. “That’s a promise.” Lt. Chris Cornelius of the Lacey Police Department said that enforcement is still important, because if enforcement isn’t pursued, “we’re going to have more and more people in recovery.” “It takes a toll on the officers, going on these types of calls,” Lakehurst Police Chief Eric Higgins said. Ocean County has seen a 25 percent decrease in heroin overdoses in 2017, DiBella said. Police throughout the county carry Narcan, a chemical nasal spray which can reverse a heroin overdose. While the trend shows a decrease in overdose deaths, and connectedly, a decrease in crimes such as shoplifting, schools and po-
lice departments continue to work together to create or improve their drug prevention programs. School resource officers have been installed in some districts, while those who have had officers in schools tap them to be more involved in such training of staff and students. Departments that have drug prevention and education programs in school do use D.A.R.E. or L.E.A.P. In Lacey, their high school resource officer does teach alcohol and drug awareness and prevention. “We have an outstanding SRO in our school district, and it starts with him. We have to get to the kids when they’re young,” Point Pleasant Beach chief Joseph A. Michigan said. Guns and school safety The murder of 17 students and faculty in Parkland, Florida on Feb. 14 was fresh in everyone’s minds. “Teachers need to teach, and law enforcement needs to be law enforcement,” Toms River Police Chief Mitch Little said. “There’s no doubt in my mind people can be trained to shoot a target, but they don’t have the length of time and experience they would need when faced with combat-type situations. They’re not doing tactical shootings. It’s not in their mindset. Just like every profession needs to be experts in their profession, and I think that’s where it should stay.” All the chiefs quietly agreed with Little. “There’s always going to be a battle about gun control,” Bay Head Police Chief William Hoffman said during Q&A time. “And
I always tell everybody, guns do not kill people. People kill people. And if you like that or not, it’s the truth.” Higgins’ daughter attends college in Florida. Her college roommate graduated from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School last year. “What do we do? We take the lessons learned from down in Florida and we bring it back to our agencies and to our school,” Higgins said. Lakehurst has a K-8 school. “We’re currently in the process of reviewing our school security procedures and protocols.” Point Pleasant Beach had one SRO and three schools. Now each school has an SRO until the end of the year, “to try to ease the calm of our families, parents, that send their kids to school and expect them to come home every day and be safe,” Michigan said. He brought another problem, that of church safety and security. On Nov. 5, 2017, Devin Patrick Kelley stormed the First Baptist Church is Sutherland Springs, Texas, killing 26. That shooting prompted many church leaders in Point Pleasant Beach to reach out to the police department. “What are we doing to secure our churches, which is a soft target?” Michigan and Stafford Police Chief Thomas Dellane organized training provided by New Jersey Homeland Security for church leaders in those respective towns. For Riccio, it’s a three-part problem: mental illness, the availability of weapons, and victims. Mental illness will never be (Chiefs - See Page 7)
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Continued From Page 1 saying it was the nicest fan letter she had ever gotten. Here’s our email. Let’s stay in touch.” And they did, so much so that Duke would refer to Jankowski as her “godson” to friends, and collaborate with him on a book of her decades’ worth of memories in Hollywood. The book, In the Presence of Greatness: My Sixty-Year Journey as an Actress, came out in February. Duke, called by her first name Anna by those closest to her, including Jankowski, died March 29, 2016 at the age of 69. Media reported the cause as sepsis. She had been sick for a long time. Their interactions were shaped by the technology available at that time. Before they even met in person, Jankowski got Duke to agree to a three-hour AOL chatroom. She created a “fake” username for the night and fielded questions from the approximately 35 people Jankowski invited to the chat. Duke’s husband acted as transcriptionist. Jankowski finally got to meet Duke in person in Montreal, where she was shooting her show’s reunion movie, The Patty Duke Show: Still Rockin’ In Brooklyn Heights in 1999. She reprised her dual role as cousins Patty Lane and Cathy Lane, and the original cast joined her. “Call me stupid or call her a great actress, but I really thought she was two different people,” Jankowski recalled himself thinking as a child watching the original show. He knew Patty was Patty, but thought Cathy was an entirely different actress. He estimates that over the years, he probably met with Duke at least 30 times in the course of their friendship. At some point, the friendship grew that he would stay with Duke and her family at their Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, home. “I knew from seeing her on talk shows, I could see her sense of humor through that, she had a ver y biting sense of humor,” Jankowski recalled. But sometimes with celebrities, what you see isn’t always what you get. “Through the emails…she was very self-deprecating but not insulting to herself. She had a good sense of humor. She acted very maternal, and you could tell that even in the email. “When I met her, I wasn’t nervous. I was excited about meeting her, but somehow I knew I wouldn’t be disappointed,” Jankowski said. When he finally met Duke in person, she was dressed in character as Patty Lane. Jankowski was holding Duke’s dog, a little Yorkie, when he was introduced to her by one of the producers of the movie. “She looked at me with that sweet face and said, ‘Oh, there you are!’ And she gave me a big bear hug. Then she let go and said, ‘What the hell, you came all the way to Canada,’ and she gave me another big bear hug,” Jankowski said. So as the years passed and their friendship blossomed, Duke would share stories about her time in Hollywood. It was
The Manchester Times, March 10, 2018, Page 5 one Christmas in Idaho, after helping Anna and Mike put up their Christmas tree, that Jankowski got up the nerve to ask Duke something in her kitchen. “I said, ‘Anna, you’ve been telling me all these stories all these years about all these people you’ve worked with or knew—people like Helen Keller, Sharon Tate, Judy Garland, Lucille Ball, Anne Bancroft—you’ve been telling me these great, wonderful stories. When you go, these stories go with you,” Jankowski said. “People are starting to forget some of these people. We could help keep the memories alive. She really liked that idea.” And Duke knew that Jankowski was the go-to Patty Duke expert to help with such a project. They strode down Memory Lane together in 2014, when Jankowski spent 10 days in Coeur d’Alene, recording the interviews about a list of people Jankowski came up with. They would follow up with phone calls to chat about more people or fill in information. The finished product, In the Presence of Greatness: My Sixty-Year Journey as an Actress, goes chronologically from
the late ‘50s to 2013, when Duke gueststarred in an episode of Glee. There are some 80 chapters in the book, all titled after movies or other actors Duke worked with. The person Duke was most nervous to speak about, Jankowski said, was Sharon Tate, Duke’s costar in the 1967 film Valley Of The Dolls. The two became close during filming, and maintained that closeness until Tate’s death Aug. 9, 1969. Duke said Tate was as beautiful on the inside as she was on the outside. The two would catch up with each other while Tate’s husband, Roman Polanski, was away on business. Polanski and Tate were actually to have purchased Duke’s Los Angeles home, but that deal fell through. They instead rented 10050 Cielo Drive, where Tate and four others— Wojciech Frykowski, Abigail Folger, Jay Sebring, and Steven Parent—were murdered by the Manson “Family.” Tate had asked Duke to dinner that night, but she declined. She had strep throat and didn’t want to get her friend or her unborn baby sick. So while they didn’t share dinner that night, they did
share something else: maid Winifred Chapman, who had worked for Duke and was working for Tate as well. Chapman is the one who discovered the murder scene. “You’d have to build a football field with all the people who were supposed to be there that night,” Jankowski said Duke recalled. The book was put on the back burner when Duke fell ill and ultimately died. But several months after her passing, Duke’s husband, Michael Pearce, gave Jankowski his blessing to forge on. He had all he needed with the interviews Duke gave; now he just needed told mold it into something readable. “I think she’d be very proud of [the book]. The chapters I had emailed to her, she was very, very happy with,” Jankowski said. “She felt I had captured her voice very well. And she said, ‘It sounds like me.’” “Well, it is you.” More infor mation can be found at pattydukebook.com. In the Presence of Greatness: My Sixty-Year Journey as an Actress is available through online booksellers now.
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Dear Friends of The Historic Village at Allaire, Since 1957 our non-profit organization has endeavored to recreate 19th century history of the life and times of James P. Allaire, together with a touch of early 20th century history of journalist Arthur Brisbane. Mr. Brisbane and his estate were the eventual benefactors of the lands of what is now ‘The Historic Village at Allaire’ situate within Allaire State Park and Mr. Brisbane’s descendant family members still ardently support the Village. The Village is not funded by the state so each year we must keep the Village alive by your generous memberships, by your attendance at our flea markets, craft shows, chapel concerts, events, festivals and demonstrations; support of fundraisers like the Raffle Quilt or the annual Stocking Stuffer. We offer a host of opportunities to the community. Would you like to join as a member of the Auxiliary and help at numerous events? Does your high school student need community service as a schooling requirement or your college student want an internship in the Village? Do you have an interest in history and enjoy dressing the part of someone in the 1830s? We
have orientations to learn the history of the Village to become tour guides of our historic buildings. Our various guilds need volunteers to help tend the gardens; or perhaps your interests lie in music, New Jersey militia, old time baseball, or hearth cooking. We have many places in the Village to speak to your creative side. If time does not allow you to be on site you may still be part of the family of Allaire Village through a membership. Yearly memberships are a major source of funding that allows the Village to run properly and help to finance our activities such as needed coal for the blacksmith, materials for the tinsmith and carpenter, as well as a host of other operating expenses. There are various levels of membership that will fit anyone’s budget and offer you wonderful opportunities and lifelong memories. Please visit our website (allairevillage.org) or call the staff office at 732-919-3500 to inquire and learn about the benefits of membership and volunteering. Thank you for your support. Linda Cafone, AVI Membership Chair, Vice-Chair of the Board of Trustees of AVI, President of Allaire Village Auxiliary
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Plastic Bag Ban Won’t Solve Problems When this administration attempted to ban these single use bags a few years ago, they were sued and apparently could not do such an interesting but an unreasonable plan. The administration under John Spodofora as mayor, indicated that the council and he would be taking comments both for and opposed for the next several months. Even though the ordinance 2018-06 was already voted on during a recent council meeting. As an executive packaging specialist since 1959, I not only witnessed the major shift towards poly and plastic materials that have continued to package products in a wide range of sensitive products. That said, here are a few facts to better understand the potential negative impact on banning single-use poly-bags. A poly-bag ban will mean a shift to paper-bag format in a wide number of outlets. That can lead to this very interesting result. An average 8-inch diameter tree trunk to a usable height of 45-feet applying the simple ttr2 formula to yield the cross-section area and multiplying it by the height, we have discovered that this dead tree contains roughly 10 cubic feet of wood that is translated to paper. It would take about eight of these trees to produce 1,000- 2,000 pounds of paper. Based on a typical 500 sheet of paper the pounds would amount to about 20,000 sheets of paper. On the surface this doesn’t sound all that bad ... but as of a 2014 study the country has produced over 20.7 million tons of paper taking over 100 million trees and more, should this arbitrary intent to ban poly-bags and not realize their planned concept. Summarized, the extra cost of paper bags, that are never recycled, the cost will be factored into our already rising market shipping costs ... poly-bags are widely reused for many practical needs. The recent news for a plan to increase gas taxes, the rising cost to live in Ocean County region, with over 2,000 homes in foreclosure alone. I believe contrary to the political view that Stafford and Ocean County is a great
Letters To The Editor place to live ... not so much continuing bloodshed in our treating symptoms of the for struggling seniors, and with the coming rise in property taxes, taxes that have been stuck at a high level for many years. Get down to real issues of keeping our township’s cost down, the recent 2017 (10 months alone) annual paying of bills in the amount exceeding $130 million, on top of our approved 2017 municipal budget at $45.6 million. Sal Sorce Manahawkin
Gun Violence: Enough is Enough Presidents have been assassinated, members of Congress have been shot and scores of innocent school children have been murdered in their classrooms. Regrettably, our elected officials inside the Beltway are highly unlikely to pass meaningful and comprehensive legislation to address the growing gun violence epidemic in our country. At the present time, when compared to other developed countries, America is at the top in the following measures: number of guns per 1,000,000 persons, number of mass shootings and firearm death rate. Clearly, gun violence is a very complex problem and there are no quick fixes. However, zero doubt a series of very strict laws focused on the sale of weapons (especially semi-automatic weapons) and removal of weapons from individuals who pose a significant risk to themselves and others would be a sound start. We the people can drive the required change. The New Jersey Assembly is considering seven bills (A-1016, A-1181, A-1217, A-2757, A-2758, A-2759 and A-2761) to help protect our families. As always, the devil is in the details. Hopefully, these measures as written do not have any loop holes or exclusions ( eg are applicable to all guns sales including licensed dealers, gun shows, internet sales, third party sales, etc.). It’s is up to all of us to become part of the solution by demanding our elected state officials in the Assembly and Senate, as well as our governor, swiftly pass robust legislation to help end the
country, state, county, town and most importantly our schools. Luke D. Stango Jackson
Marijuana Smoking Hypocrisy Governor Murphy, Please explain to me how we as a country have “criminalized” cigarette smoking and look down our noses at anyone who lights up, but now you are cheerleading the use of recreational marijuana. Don’t the majority of recreational marijuana users smoke it? Barbara Kochie Brick
The Loss of Virtue “Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters.” This quote from Benjamin Franklin is more applicable today than ever in the history of the nation. Has progressivism made us more civilized with the secularization of America or have we actually regressed and lost our virtue to an ‘anything goes’ society where fewer and fewer care to be responsible for themselves or their own actions? The rule of law and the Constitution have been so ignored and disobeyed by our politicos and bureaucrats that the example set before the people is deplorable. Too many of our people are falling prey to the siren of a democracy run amok. The first and second amendments in the Bill of Rights are under constant attack while the fourth and tenth amendments have been eviscerated to the point of absurdity. The masters are already in place; they are biding their time, waiting, as the people themselves give up their god given rights. Two Franklin quotes sum it up: “When you run in debt, you give to another, power over your liberty,” and “Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.” We are at the tipping point,
disease rather than addressing the true causation, the escalating loss of virtue. For those who believe the people will get it right and goodness will triumph over evil, I have one final quote: “Where liberty dwells, there is my country!” Quoth the Franklin, evermore. James M. Spickard Little Egg Harbor
MacArthur’s Foreign Policy Questioned I didn’t think Congressman Tom MacArthur could inspire this much outrage in me again. Really he wore me down with months of fighting for my life while he tried to take my healthcare away. I eventually stopped taking it personally realizing he is trying to kill everyone with all his policies (guns, taxes, disability rights, and his 94% backing of an administration whose EPA is set on poisoning us...) But, now I’m triggered again! I’m a conservative Jewish constituent who has lived in Israel and I recognize we can have different views. I have appreciated not having the threat of a nuclear Iran the past few years. My problem is with his Orwellian presentation of his delusions that supporting a 2-state solution and the multi-national Iran nuclear deal is not mainstream. MacArthur pretends to question Andy Kim’s Israel position (fairly obvious if J Street endorsed him, duh!), but won’t take questions from the constituents he is supposedly serving! Just like he was left with skidmarks on him as the last man standing trying to defend the tax bill, in the days following this attack the far right group AIPAC, that MacArthur thinks is acceptable, moved towards the center in accepting a 2-state solution in an attempt to regain some of their lost supporters. Why does MacArthur want a nuclear Iran? MacArthur supports Trump, Trump supports Russia, Russia supports Iran. MacArthur will always pick the policy that kills people. Why else could MacArthur want a nuclear Iran? Gail Cohn Toms River
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Stations are happy with a 5 share. “The reason we had that then-Arbitron ratings, today its Nielson, was because of the unbelievable listenership the radio station in Ocean County,” Paul said in a phone interview with Jersey Shore Online. “If anything happened in Ocean County, I don’t care what it was, if you were not a WOBM listener, if something happened—a disaster, a snow storm, a hurricane—you turned to WOBM because we were the only ones that had that. We were the only ones that had a real news department. There were many times Kevin and I stayed on the air all day. “We were a true local radio station from day one,” Paul continued. “…In all those years of my career working any place, I’ve never worked any place where everybody would help each other. Even people who didn’t really like the other guy, the other girl. When it came down to it, whatever had to be done, we did it, because we knew we were working for the listeners.” That generosity spilled outside the office, and not in the way of free T-shirts and bumper stickers. The station—okay, Bob Levy, but he got everyone else involved— raised money to buy Ocean County Police bulletproof vests. They raised money for The United Way of Ocean County. But the biggest by far was the help sent down to a little fishing village, McClellanville, South Carolina, destroyed by Hurricane Hugo. The exact details escaped Levy’s and Williams’ mind, but listeners dropped off everything and anything that would help the residents of McClellanville: water, batteries, candles, and clothing. According to Williams, Bekins Van Lines of Tuckerton provided the vehicles, and the caravan of vehicles had a state police escort from Tuckerton to South Carolina. And its work informing listeners, and now web users, and serving the community continues. Williams, who been with WOBM since 1979, said the station has spanned the generations. Listeners remember when their parents had the radio tuned in in the car or the kitchen. “The radio station itself was built on news and information. Our industry has changed dramatically over the years, radio has had to change as well, but I do still feel pride that WOBM is still interested in being an Ocean County radio station, serving the people of Ocean County,” Williams said in a phone interview. “That 50 years, in which personalities have come and gone, formats have changed, but there is still the feeling that WOBM is indeed a local radio station.” All throughout March, WOBM will be sharing “50 Memories in 50 Days.” That can be found at wobm.com/tags/ 50-memories-in-50-days/.
A district employee will be allowed to use drones for science classes, Trethaway said. Additionally, a facilities employee can use one to scope out a building’s roof without having to climb on it. If a student is using one for a school project, they must be supervised by a staff member.
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LAKEHURST – Join the Presbyterian Church of Lakehurst for Country Wonder on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at 5 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Carole Sloan will be singing country ballads. Bring a table ready dish to share and
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By Kimberly Bosco MORRISTOWN – Jersey Central Power & Light is planning major infrastructure projects within its 13-county service area throughout central and northern New Jersey for the 2018 year. JCP&L has allocated $357 million for these projects. “Our infrastructure work and inspections enhance the reliability of our electric system, further minimizing the duration and frequency of service interruptions our customers might experience,” said Jim Fakult, president of JCP&L. “In 2017, on average, JCP&L customers experienced about one outage lasting less than two hours in duration, which is better than the reliability standards established by the state utility commission.” These projects also hope to reduce the number and the duration of power outages in the areas serviced by JCP&L.
Some of the major infrastructure improvements are: Replacing 40 automated control units at various substations. These units can be operated remotely from a company dispatch center for $7.3 million. This equipment allows operators to restore power more quickly and efficiently. Enhancing security systems at seven substations for 14.3 million. Completing underground and overhead circuit improvements in Morris County for $10.3 million. Replacing 24 substation circuit breakers to automatically disconnect from the system when a problem occurs, for $6.6 million. This will help reduce the number and duration of power outages. Upgrading over 90 circuits for $4.7 million. JCP&L plans to add remote-control devices to automatically restore service, install animal guards on poles and in substations, install lightning arrestors to help protect the system from bad weather, and replace poles, cross arms and wire, as needed. Upgrading and replacing distribution oil-filled circuit breakers with newer, more efficient equipment. Adding new equipment to increase capacity at a substation in Ocean County Installing new “smart” equipment at 54 sites. Upgrading remote control equipment and adding new circuits to help add redundancy in Morris and Monmouth counties. Last year, JCP&L spent approximately $308 million on certain infrastructure projects relating to both small and large transmission and distribution projects. JCP&L’s plans for 2018 include wide and varied improvements. JCP&L is a subsidiary of FirstEnergy. For more information on JCP&L or FirstEnergy, visit firstenergycorp.com and follow on Twitter @FirstEnergyCorp.
Resident Club Village 5 Flea Market WHITING – Come out to our Flea Market on April 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. to see what you have been missing out on! We have over 50 friendly vendors; come on in and check out our great bargains. If you just want to catch up with your friends, stop by our kitchen for breakfast or lunch. Hope to see you here at 325 Schoolhouse Rd, Whiting! We have a flea market every third Saturday of every month. Our next one is May 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you are interested in renting a table the cost is $10 per table. Call Doug at 908-361-8412 for more information.
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WHITING – Join us for a trip to Longwood Gardens on May 29 to see the spring flowers and the newly renovated fountains. The cost is $56. For more information contact Stefanie at 732-350-2904.
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WHITING – A Healing Mission will be held at St. Stephen’s Episcoapl Church on Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event is sponsored by The Healing Hand of Christ, St. Stephen’s, God’s Healing Grace, Christ Church, and Toms River NJ Chapters of the International Order of St. Luke the Physician.
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SEASIDE HEIGHTS – It’s time for our Annual Easter Sale online and at our location from March 29-April1 at Casino Pier and Breakwater Beach! March 30, 31 and April 1 (on premises): 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Pier rides and attractions will open at 12 p.m. during the sale. March 29, 30, 31 and April 1, 2 (online). Begins at 8 a.m. on Thursday and ends at 9 p.m. on Monday. Save big at Casino Pier on rides, Water Park, and go-karts. Get your Easter SURF cards for the summer! The sale begins online on March 29! For more information, visit casinopiernj.com/ eastersale.
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SEASIDE HEIGHTS – As in the past, we anticipate a wonderful crowd, as thousands of people come out to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on March 10, from 12-3 p.m in Seaside Heights. We are privileged to announce this year’s Grand Marshal of the parade, the honorable Thomas F. Kelaher, Mayor of Toms River. We are doubly honored to announce our inaugural Irish Woman of the Year, Ocean County Freeholder Virginia E. Haines. At this year’s parade, we are honoring our
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–Photo by Kimberly Bosco Participants crowd the beach after conquering their plunge into the frigid waters. By Kimberly Bosco SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Despite the gray skies and rainy weather, thousands of people flocked to the Seaside Boardwalk on Saturday, Feb. 24 for the annual Polar Bear Plunge. Each year, the Polar Bear Plunge at Seaside Heights challenges thousands of men and women from around the state to brave the cold. “It’s a great way for everyone – individuals, teams, organizations and businesses – to get involved in supporting Special Olympics New Jersey,” stated the Special Olympics New Jersey (SONJ) website. This year was special as it marked the 25th anniversary of the Plunge in the county, bringing in nearly 7,000 brave plungers and 15,000-20,000 attendees at the event, according to Jeremy Davis of the SONJ. The plunge is hosted by the SONJ foundation and the proceeds from sales benefit SONJ programs. This year, the event raised over $2 million, said Davis. This is even more than last year’s $1.9 million. The plunge was presented by the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics New Jersey and sponsored by the New Jersey State PBA, according to SONJ. There were more than 6,400 plungers pre-registered this year and each of those individuals was required to raise a minimum of $100 to plunge. This was only one of three Polar Bear Plunges held each year for SONJ. There are also polar plunge events held in Wildwood and Asbury Park, according to Davis. The day began at 9 a.m. as registered plungers, friends, and family began to arrive. By 1 p.m., the time of the official plunge, the
boardwalk was completely crowded. Participants wore everything from bathing suits to wetsuits to crazy costumes and hats, bringing an air of fun and originality to the event. Some wore just regular suits, and some were decked out in patriotic gear, Viking helmets, and even ninja turtle onesies. The boardwalk was packed with people, grabbing a bite, having a drink, and lining the railings facing the beach to get a glimpse of the hundreds of people jumping into the frigid waters. There were cheers and yells coming from every direction as onlookers watched the plungers dive into the waves. The beach was restricted access for plunge participants only, yet was still swarmed with thousands of people formed into a massive crowd awaiting their turns to take a dip. Seaside Heights Police and security at the event lined the shore signaling people to dive in, a few at a time. NJ State Police were also present with boats anchored right offshore and helicopters flying overhead. Swimmers were only permitted to go a short distance into the water, according to Davis, to help control the amount of people in the ocean and keep everyone safe. In addition to Seaside and State police, there were also members of the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department, local fire departments, and EMTs present at the event. The police and security presence was strong to help maintain order and safety among the tens of thousands of people walking the boardwalk and diving in the water. “It’s quite an undertaking,” said Davis.
NARFE Meeting
MANCHESTER – The next regular monthly meeting for the National Association of Retired Federal Employees will be on Monday, March 19, 2018 at 1 p.m. in Manchester Town
Hall Basement Civic Center. For more information, contact Bill at 732350-1761. All active and retired federal and postal employees are invited.
Longwood Gardens Chrysanthemum Festival
WHITING – Join us on Tuesday, October 23 for a trip to Longwood Gardens to see the fall flowers and the Chrysanthemum Festival. The cost is $56. For more information contact Stefanie at 732-350-2904.
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Continued From Page 16 Rosalia, and his brother, two nephews, and a family friend. Upon meeting the family, Fisher admitted, “I was scared.” They entered through separate doors and were met by The NJ Sharing Network, a “non-profit organization responsible for the recovery and placement of donated organs and tissue for those in need of a life-saving transplant,” according to their website.
“His (Nolman’s) sister, Rosalia, wanted to meet me first,” said Fisher. She went up to him and just held him. Her other brother soon joined in. “The hug must’ve lasted for about 15 minutes,” Fisher joked. The experience of meeting the Rodriguez family was like none other for Fisher. He mentioned that Nolman and his family are immigrants from Honduras and only speak Spanish. However, despite the language barrier, meeting the family of the man who saved his life made him feel as though something
was clicking. “My life is like a puzzle, and the final piece was meeting the family,” he said. “It really put it into perspective.” However, there was a twinge of something else that Fisher felt as the Rodriguez family took turns listening to their brother’s heart beat inside Fisher’s chest. “It’s kind of like a guilty feeling,” he explained. “That I get to be here and he doesn’t.” But Fisher insisted that despite this bit of guilt, he felt overwhelmed by the connection
he had acquired to Nolman and his family. He said that the family gave him a photo of Nolman and that, even though that was the first time Fisher had seen his face, he already knew what he looked like. “Before that, I could have described him; if I closed my eyes, I could see him clearly,” he said. Fisher’s deep connection to the previous owner of his new heart is strong and helps him to believe that Nolman is still alive, that he is still here, living through him. None of this would have been possible without the NJ Sharing Network. They are responsible for putting the two in contact with one another, because, as Fisher said, “You get no information (from the hospital).” The Network is responsible for procurement of organs and information, and they have the capability to set up the meeting, as they did with Fisher and the Rodriguez family. “It was a beautiful, heartwarming meeting. I was actually the transplant coordinator that met Rosalia and her family when they were faced with the tragic death of Nolman,” said Paula Gutierrez, NJ Sharing Network’s Manager of Family Services who attended the meeting and worked closely with the donor family. “I was with this family in the hospital to provide support during this loss and helped in translating a lot of the information,” she said. Gutierrez noted that NJ Sharing Network takes pride is supporting the donor families. “To be able to be a part of the various moments of this family’s journey, from helping them understand the death of Nolman, to offering them organ donation, to being present when they met his heart/kidney recipient was truly humbling and poignant.” Since the meeting, Fisher has stayed in touch frequently with the family. “We’ve been texting ever since; we will always continue to be together.” Fisher believes that his trials with multiple surgeries and his brushes with death have given him purpose, that the “big man upstairs” has a reason for keeping him here. “If my story can change someone, can make then become an organ donor on their driver’s license, then I have served my purpose,” he said.
NJ Will Seek Public Input On Marijuana Schedule 1 Classification
By Jennifer Peacock NEWARK – New Jersey’s Division of Consumer Affairs will soon seek public input on whether to reschedule marijuana out of its current “Schedule I” classification. The state’s appellate division of the Superior Court has ruled that the division has the authority to reevaluate how marijuana is classified under state law. The ruling didn’t dictate that the division must reschedule cannabis. Drugs are classified on a scale from I to V. Currently, marijuana is a Schedule I drug, in league with heroin and LSD. The category contains substances that have a high potential for abuse and have no accepted medical use for treatment in the United States. Exceptions are made for treatments under medical supervision. The court ruled that the state can change its classification despite the federal law. An announcement on how the public can offer input will be made in the coming weeks.
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trial period to test drive the hearing aids. A trial period is NOT mandatory in the State of New Jersey. Third, if you’re still having issues with your hearing instruments after three follow up visits for adjustments/modifications, I would insist that your hearing care professional try a different set of hearing instruments from another manufacturer and give you a NEW trial period. Fourth, if you’ve actually tried two different sets of hearing aids from several manufacturers and major problems still exist, get a second opinion from another hearing professional. Don’t give up! Untreated hearing loss increases your risk of cognitive decline. Remember, hearing aids are very delicate digital devices that require daily care and maintenance. You have to put in the “time” to get the results you’re looking for!
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
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The pain associated with autoimmune diseases is very difficult to treat. Nerve pain is one of the most difficult, tragic types of pain a person can experience and it’s common in multiple sclerosis or MS for short. MS is still poorly understood, even though there are treatments available. It’s becoming clear that full body (systemic) inflammation is at the root of autoimmune disorders including MS. The body is on fire. Contributory factors might include a food allergen, environmental toxin, The Pill, or pathogen. Regardless of “how,” the pathology is such that there’s a loss of regulatory T cells and a breakdown of your intestinal barrier leading to more permeability and the leakage of undigested food proteins from casein and gluten. There’s a breakdown in the barriers that surround your brain and spinal cord. Histamine goes up which adds to pain and inflammation. I have a very comprehensive version of this article (over 4,000 words) and I’m happy to give it to you if you sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen.com. You can sign up at suzycohen.com and the complete article will be sent to your email. In the meantime, here are four natural ways to put the MS fire out: 1. Cinnamon It’s top of the list because animal studies show how well it reduces nasty pro-inflammatory compounds like IL-17 which is elevated in folks with MS. We also know the painful symptoms of MS occur, in part,
from demyelination which causes a failure in the conduction of electrical impulses. This is akin to an electrical cord that gets plugged into the outlet, but the cord is missing the outer wrapping so you can see the wires inside. It hurts when plugged in! Cinnamon helps with pain, and surprisingly it might reduce levels body ammonia too. 2. Balance and Eye Movement Exercises People with MS who do balance and eye movement exercises might feel more steady on their feet. Participants in a study were given computer-based eye movement and balance tests, as well as at-home balance and visual stability was improved. 3. The Mediterranean Diet Just take me to Greece! The Mediterranean diet is famous for heart health, as well as a reduced incidence of cancer, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease. A diet like this provides nutrients and healthy fats which support intestinal health while creating more of that protective myelin. The Mediterranean Diet was studied on MS sufferers and the results were very positive. 4. Vitamin D Vitamin D is useful in modulating and balancing the immune system. Patients with higher vitamin D in the first year of diagnosis had a slower rate of progression. They faired out better long term. In other words, the better the D status, the slower or milder the symptoms for that person. By the end of the 5 year study, the patients with vitamin D levels above 50 had fewer new active brain lesions. Pretty awesome considering sunshine is free!
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Continued From Page 4 completely eradicated, and eliminating all guns will never happen, so the best approach is to lessen the likelihood of anyone becoming a victim. “But I think we’re all missing the boat, and there seems to be a common theme. Post-shooting, you hear people that are interviewed saying, ‘Yeah, you know that
guy? If anybody was going to shoot up the school, it would be him.’ Well, why are we holding on to that information?” In Brick, the police department has a psychologist who is on retainer. Riccio asked him to teach the department what signs to look for to identify someone who may act out violently. The police will be trained first, and then the program will expand to school staff and students. But why isn’t such behavior being reported?
“I’ll tell you why. Because we’re so politically correct now, that teachers are probably afraid to report things, because ‘bizarre’ has become ‘the new normal.’ Any type of behavior, anything goes. They’re probably afraid, because if they were to report that person, and they’re wrong, or they’re perceived to be wrong, they’re probably afraid they’re being biased, prejudice, or what have you,” Riccio said. “So we need to overcome that fear.”
New Barnegat Police Chief Keith Germain was also in attendance. “I think it is an invaluable opportunity for the criminal justice students to hear directly from officers about what it is like to be in law enforcement today. First-hand knowledge about a profession is such a wonderful chance to learn more about the job they hope to secure one day. The officers who generously attended the panel discussion are incredible role models for the students - they positively influenced the next generation of police men and women by sharing their thoughts and experiences. I hope that upon the conclusion of the panel discussion, the audience left with a firm understanding that law enforcement officers in Ocean County take their responsibly of keeping residents safe very seriously, and that they are dedicated to protecting the public,” Barnes told Jersey Shore Online.
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In the article “Weed Activists Confront Freeholders,” John Bartlett’s name was spelled incorrectly. We regret the error.
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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 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 732-350-08211.
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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.
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Help Wanted Micromedia looking for a high-energy account rep to sell print and online advertising in Ocean County. Competitive base, bonuses & company benefits. Successful applicant should possess good communication skills & a desire to grow with the company. E-Mail resumes to jallentoff@jersey shoreonline.com. EOE. (t/n) 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. Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n) Now Hiring Property Inspectors FT/PT in your area. Full, free training provided. jim.g59@comcast.net or msangelabove@comcast.net. 732-7664425, 201-259-0734. Ask for Mel. (14) We Need CNA’s, CHHA’s and LPN’s - Full time, part time. Call now 732-288-1600. Training available days or nights, start now. (11) Part Time Food Service - We have an immediate need for Part Time Waitstaff/ Servers AM and PM shifts available, Dietary Aides, PT Dishwashers. We are a well established retirement/ healthcare community located in Whiting. We offer competitive pay. Under the direction of great Food Service leadership team, you will be working in an environment where you get the support and training needed to grow in your culinary career. The Pines offers an open door policy and Senior Leadership is always available and visible to our employees every day. Rate of pay starts at $9/hr. Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org (11) Gardener - Gardeners wanted for garden maintenance, planting and development. Experience preferred, training available. Own transportation. Subcontractor opportunity. Michael 732-350-5144, leave message. (12) CNA/CHHA - The Pines at Whiting is looking for experienced CNA’s/ CHHA’s to provide excellence in care to our residents on our Assisted Living Unit and Skilled Nursing units. If you are looking for an environment that rewards excellence, provides a fun work environment you should look no further! FT 7-3 CNA – Skilled Nursing Unit (2 Positions). FT – 7-3 – CHHA (1 Position). FT 3-11 CNA – Skilled Nursing Unit. Part Time 3-11 CNA – Skilled Nursing Unit. 1 FT 11-7 CHHA (1 Position). Weekend commitment positions on all 3-11/117. Weekend program requires a commitment of 4 weekend shifts per month. Special weekend rates available for weekend commitment positions.Full Time positions offer excellent benefits including health, dental, life, Paid Time Off and 401(K) with generous match after 1 year.Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (11)
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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. Foxwoods and Mohegan while staying at Great Cedar at Foxwoods from April 16-18, 2018.The trip package includes: two nights’ accommodation at Great Cedar, two breakfasts and two dinners, $20 slot at Foxwoods, $15 slot at Mohegan, a $5 food voucher, and transportation. The cost is $259 for doubles and $349 for singles. There will be a $50 deposit due upon sign-up. This is non-refundable unless the trip is cancelled. Final payment is due Feb 9. Tickets can be purchased every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Hilltop Clubhouse, 325 Schoolhouse Rd. in Whiting. Take a trip to the Villa Roma Resort in the Catskills from October 21-24 with the Travel Bocce Club. The trip package includes: Round trip transportation, welcome coffee and cake and three meals a day (beginning with dinner on arrival and ending with breakfast on departure). There will also be a host of special events and activities including: a welcome wine & cheese reception, an Italian cooking demonstration with Chef Tom, a San Gennero lunch, a Gala Caesar’s Extravaganza luncheon and matinee show starring Tommy Walker, a Bellini cocktail reception, nightly music and top variety entertainment with a different show each night. You will have access to and indoor sport complex with bocce, shuffleboard, and ping pong, an indoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi, and a fully equipped fitness center. The price is $489 for doubles, $463
for triples and $589 for singles. There will be a $75 non-refundable deposit unless trip is cancelled. Final payment is due August 14, 2018. Tickets can be purchased every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to noon at the Hilltop Clubhouse, 325 Schoolhouse Rd., Whiting. A 12 day, 11 night trip to San Antonio, Padre Island, and the Gulf of Mexico from Sept. 20 to Oct. 1, 2018.The trip includes motor coach transportation, 11nights lodging including five consecutive nights in the San Antonio area, 20 meals, visits to Padre Island National Park, Texas State Aquarium, the Alamo, the Institute of Texan Cultures & San Antonio Missions, the National Museum of the Pacific War, the LBJ Ranch, and Graceland, a guided tour of San Antonio, and a Riverwalk cruise. The cost of the trip is $1067 for doubles and $1397 for singles. There will be a $75 deposit non-refund table due upon sign up. You can purchase tickets every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to noon at 325 Schoolhouse Road. Biloxi and New Orleans from May 19-27. This trip includes motor coach transportation, 5 nights lodging, 14 meals, spectacular Gulf Coast gaming, a guided tour of Bay St. Louis, a visit to a second Gulf Coast casino, admission to Mardis Gras World, and a relaxing riverboat cruise on the Mississippi River. The cost is $760 for doubles and $1075 for singles. There is also a $75 non-refundable deposit due upon sign-up unless trip is cancelled. Tickets can be purchased every Tuesday from 11 a.m. till noon at Hilltop Clubhouse, 325 Schoolhouse Rd. Join Travel Bocce for a trip to see the new show “Jesus” at Sight and Sound in PA on May 2, 2018. This trip includes motor coach transportation, orchestra show tickets, buffet at Shady Maple, and time for shopping. The cost is $125 per person. Final payment is due March 2. There will be a $25 non-refundable deposit due upon signup unless trip is cancelled. You can purchase tickets every Tuesday from 11 a.m. till noon at Hilltop Clubhouse 325 Schoolhouse Rd. For more information on any of the trips visit GroupTrips.com/TheTravelBocce, or call Debbie at 201-618-8514 or Barbara at 732-350-6989.
Tropicana Casino Trip
OCEAN COUNTY – Join the Ocean County Columbus Day Parade Committee on April 22, 2018 for a trip to Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City. The bus departs from the Brick Plaza at 12 p.m. and will return at 8:45 p.m. The bust departs from the Barnegat Municipal Complex at 12:30 p.m. and will
return at 8:15 p.m. The cost is $35 per person and this includes the bus trip, a $25 slot play and refreshments on the bus. Full payment is due by April 12 to reserve a seat. For more infor mation or to make reservations, contact Michael at 732477-6507.
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.
Audubon Bingo
WHITING – Audubon Bingo at Pine Ridge, 73 Martin Drive, is held every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome.
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Remembering A True Ocean County Icon: Bob Levy
By Jason Allentoff This past week, Ocean County suffered a great loss with the passing of Bob Levy, the voice of WOBM-FM since the station started in 1968. Ironically, Levy died on the 50th anniversary of the signal’s launch. I have a personal connection to Bob as I had the pleasure of working with him for nine years. We shared some good times both on and off air and my thoughts and prayers are with his wife Marianne, his children Karen and Steven and the rest of his family. I would like to share a few memories of this great man who was so much more than a radio host. I was proud to call him a mentor and friend. I’ll never forget my first encounter with Bob. I was interning at the station in the promotions department. There was an early Sunday morning event that I had to work and I was loading up the station’s van. While in the front office, a man who I’d never seen before began to wildly pound on the glass door. I opened it. He introduced himself, shook my hand and ran back to the studio so he wouldn’t miss the next segment of his program. I later found out that Bob was outside getting in a smoke break and forgot the door code to get back in. During my days driving around handing out bumper stickers and Frisbees, I would see him often in the halls of the Bayville office. What was nice about Bob was it didn’t matter your position at the station. He treated everyone with dignity and respect. Whether you cleaned the floors or were a top executive. In my case, a nameless intern. After the internship, I was hired to work part time in promotions. One day, Bob came to me and said “how would you like to make a little extra scratch?” I said sure. He offered me the job of call screener for Topic A. Every Sunday, I would get up early and would take his calls – unscreened – and even became friendly with some of the regular callers. It was also amazing to watch Bob at work. He wouldn’t have any show prep in front of him. His only aid was the small strips of paper I would hand him with the names and towns of the callers on the respective lines and a folder filled with the live read radio commercials. Even hearing those was a treat as he could make any business sound even bigger and better than it was. During this time, I was also interested in a job in the newsroom. After recording a demo and meeting with the station brass, I was offered a part time weekend news anchor spot. Bob heard me recording some samples one day, popped his head in and said “Wow, kid. You’ve got some set of pipes.” I’ll never forget that. The first gig on-air in the news department was the Saturday morning shift. So I would do that and then work Sundays answering his calls. When the Sunday morning anchor resigned, he said he would manage on the phones and he wanted me on-air. He also asked me to “go long” in case he had a longer than normal smoke break or had to use “the facilities.” My first couple of Sundays were rocky – I was new and nervous and made some rookie mistakes – one that Bob caught and that Kevin Williams would never forget. I read the sports scores in reverse order. Hey, I was never a sports guy. I do have to thank Williams for providing me with
full instructions following that mishap. Bob also came to the newsroom after one of the shows and said “watch your tempo. No one has a gun to your head. Relax and have fun with it.” I followed Bob’s advice and was able to excel. He also indicated that the best way to overcome radio nerves was to talk to the people like they were your friends. Be more conversational. It was something that worked and as a result, I found success in my time working for Ocean County’s News Station. One Sunday morning, a local firehouse brought over breakfast for Bob and Paul Seredy, Bob’s producer. On air, Bob was munching on bacon and eggs and was commenting on all of the food and how it was a shame there was limited staff to eat it. He then says “Jason’s kind of an eating machine, isn’t he?” live on the air. That was Bob’s way of offering me breakfast. I love that. There’s an old adage in radio that everyone will eventually miss an airshift. One such instance happened to me during a Sunday morning. The day before, I anchored the news on that Saturday morning and was called to a special event in the afternoon that lasted all day. The governor was Jon Corzine at the time and he was planning to try and lease out the Garden State Parkway. He came to Toms River for a special public meeting on the idea which was attended by thousands of people. After being at the event for several hours, I went home and crashed on the bed – never setting my alarm. You can see where this is going. The next thing I knew, it was 10:30 a.m. Sunday morning – I should have been to the station by 5 - and there were three voicemails on my phone. The first was from Kevin Williams asking if I was ok. The second was my supervisor who was less than nice in his tone. The third was Bob Levy. He said “Jason, I hope you’re not dead. Call the station when you get this.” Thankfully Dave Polaski, a colleague out in the Trenton bureau at the time, was able to fill in remotely and my job was safe, although I had to answer for it. But Bob’s call showed genuine concern for me and I never forgot that. I was eventually promoted to full time news reporter and then morning drive news anchor. I was now seeing Bob and his wife Marianne Monday through Friday. One morning, Bob complained of having to get to the station so early. I then said “Bob, you do know I’m in by 4 while you don’t show up till 5:15-5:20.” He said “oh my God, 4?! Ok, I won’t complain.” We shared a couple of funny on-air moments like when Marianne offered me spicy nuts live on the air and Bob proceeded to crack jokes and when Bob couldn’t think of a movie title or TV show, I would run in with the answer. A few times, I would do double duty – serving as a fill-in board operator for their show on the AM station. One thing I’ll always remember was Bob’s way with words. He would say “load ‘em up” or “hey Paul, punch me up another call.” There were also times when he would be on his Sunday show but would give the phone number for the weekday show by mistake. When I had been nervous starting on the air, he would say “don’t worry, no one is going to remember the stumbles. I’m living proof.” When the husband and wife duo went away on one of their listener cruises, the station offered me a chance to fill-in for Bob on Topic A. It was a great thrill. I remember right before he left, he said “hey Toff, don’t
–Photo courtesy “Gary Gellman/Gellman Images” get too comfortable in that chair. Just keep the seat warm.” It was a great thrill to guest host his show. When Bob received my wedding invite, he cracked a joke “ya sure you wanna go through with it?” Both Bob and Marianne attended the ceremony and reception. Fast forward a bit. When Hurricane Irene happened, Bob went on the air at 8 p.m. and brought me on to provide news and weather updates. I had attempted to sit in my usual newsroom but he insisted on bringing me into the studio. Seated in the chair next to his, I watched as he brought in callers just out of the blue – no scheduled show – just opened up the microphone and started talking. No prep. Nothing. The man had a pen and a blank pad of paper. There was nothing on it. I was in awe. Working with Bob every day was an absolute pleasure. When Millennium Radio Group sold the station to Townsquare Media and we were all moved to Downtown Toms River, I was still able to interact with him each day. Bob had a rough exterior but he was all heart. One summer, I joked that it was a hot day and I wanted to be submerged under water. Bob replied “hey, go home and grab your trunks.” I spent an afternoon with Bob and Marianne at their pool club. It was fun hanging out with them out of the office. The best was when Bob called me Allen to which Marianne abruptly corrected him “HIS NAME IS JASON!” Then he used “The Toff” which he did every now and again. Day after day, year after year. Time passes on. Making the decision to leave WOBM was bittersweet. My family was starting to grow and the hours were no longer fitting in with my lifestyle. Waking up at 3 a.m. and working well into the afternoon depending on the news cycle wasn’t working anymore. My last day at WOBM was in February of 2014. I had put
in my notice to take a job at Micromedia. In classic Bob style, he gave me a big hug and said “you know, they’ll never let you back in here again. But you can come by and visit us anytime.” After leaving the station, I continued to listen to Bob every chance possible. I last heard him about two weeks ago which would be his last Topic A broadcast before he suffered a fall, breaking four ribs and ending up in the hospital. The morning of March 1st, I had texted Marianne to see if Bob was well enough to give my reporter a few comments about the 50th anniversary of the station. That’s when I learned he had taken a turn for the worst. He passed away later that day. I was stunned. I sat at my desk crying, we prepared an obituary for our website and I drove home in tears. I also cried when talking to my wife about some of the memories I shared with you in this editorial. This past Sunday, WOBM aired a special Topic A hosted by his successor Jeremy Grunin and Kevin Williams. They took phone calls from loyal listeners and shared their memories of Bob. I was in tears for most of the show, realizing he touched so many lives in different ways. He became a true staple of Sunday mornings and an Ocean County institution. I can go on and on about Bob but there’s not enough room in the paper or on the website. Bob Levy was a truly great person. Despite a self-deprecating gruff exterior, he was all heart and cared about people whether they were close to him or not. I am truly grateful for the time I spent with Bob. He would end each edition of Topic A every Sunday with “know this, I’m out of here.” This time, he really is…but he will never be forgotten. Thanks Bob, for everything!
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OCC Repertory Theatre Company Presents: The World Goes ‘Round
TOMS RIVER – Enter the world of distinguished and celebrated writing team, Kander and Ebb, for The World Goes ‘Round at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts. The World Goes ‘Round is a stunning revue of the songbook from the multi-Tony award-winning team, with the original production winning three Drama Desk Awards. Five individuals find themselves careening through the world of love, babies, and coffee. From Cabaret to Chicago, the nonstop hit parade features unforgettable
gems, including “Mr. Cellophane,” “Maybe This Time,” “Cabaret” and “New York, New York,” interwoven into a passionate, harmonious, up-tempo evening of musical theatre. The cost is $20-25. For more information call 732-255-0500. Please note, this show now takes place in the Black Box Theatre. Performance schedule follows: March 10 & 17 at 8 p.m. March 11 at 2 p.m. March 15 at 7:30 p.m. March 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Prom Dress Drive And Giveaway
OCEAN COUNTY – Join the Ocean County Library Prom Dress Drive and Giveaway on March 9, 2018. This event provides dresses to middle school and high school aged students at no charge so they can attend their school’s dances. For students grades 8 through 12. Little Egg Harbor Branch, 290 Mathistown Rd.: April 3 from 12-4 p.m. and April 4 from 4-8 p.m. Toms River Branch, 101 Washington St.:
April 12 from 4-8 p.m., April 13 from 1:304 p.m., and April 14 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Barnegat Branch, 112 Burr St.: April 18 and 19 from 4-8 p.m. Lakewood Branch, 301 Lexington Ave.: April 21from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and April 23 from 4-8 p.m. Due to a generous donation from Dress Me Up: A Unique Boutique in Forked River, we will have some tuxedo jackets and pants available.
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Manahawkin Comic Book Show Returns
MANAHAWKIN – Comic book and science fiction fans take note, the Manahawkin Comic Book Show returns to the area on Sunday, March 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, 151 Rt. 72 East Manahawkin. Admissions are $3 per person, and children 12 and under are free. Comics from all eras Golden Age, Silver Age, and Bronze Age up to modern comics – will be available. There will be more than 20 vendor tables with toys and other collectibles present. Free door prize drawings will be held at noon and 3 p.m.
Special guests will include: Wonky Studios & Gallery - Matt Belskis, Matt Buttich and Ramon Gil. Whiting Studios - Jim Whiting, Manada Cantillon. Double 117 Studios - Ryan Douglas, Isaiah Puga and Jay Taylor The Star Trek/Science Fiction fan club, USS Challenger, a chapter of STARFLEET: The International Star Trek Fan Association. For additional information check out comic-lair.com, the Facebook page at facebook. com/events/923197057822740/, call 609-6958855, or email comic-lair@comic-lair.com.
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Kuniko Yamamoto – Schools N’ Stage
TOMS RVIER – Visit the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts, on March 19, 2018 at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., for a performance of Kuniko Yamamoto – Schools N’ Stage. Kuniko Yamamoto tells Japanese stories and folk tales using music, masks, and mime in a program that explores themes of
diversity and global awareness. Charming folktales are combined with traditional musical instruments, magical masks, origami (the art of paper folding), and mime to create storytelling that will have the audience spellbound. To book your School Group, please contact Jaclyn Wood at 732-255-0400 ext. 2487.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast
For the week of march 10 - march 16 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (Mar 21-Apr. 19): Step up to the starting gate or you may end up at the back of the pack. In the week ahead roll up your sleeves and get down to business. Resting on your laurels will get you nowhere. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Too much of anything is unhealthy. You may be confident in your professional abilities, but need a break this week. Step back from tedious projects to get your bearings before you finish a job. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Sometimes great things need a little push to get started. You may have doubts as to whether a project is worth starting in the first place. Hold off until mid-week and re-evaluate your plans. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You may have plenty of work, but by the end of the week you will have time to spend. Put free time to good use through creative outlets. Draw a picture, bake a cake or compose a symphony. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): A period of indecision and doubt may work out for the best. Don’t be in too much of a hurry to make major purchases. Wait until the last half of the week to make important choices and decisions. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Hold off on making major decisions or changes during the next few days. Wait until the second half of the week to enter into agreements, make commitments or hold a crucial meeting.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You might need a hearing aid to detect the voice of experience. Early in the week, you may ignore sound advice where your job or work is concerned. Count pennies carefully in the week ahead. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Agree to disagree. Don’t let anyone change your opinions no matter how persuasive their arguments may be. In the latter half of the week your energy levels will be at a higher level. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Even the sharpest shooting cupid misses the mark occasionally. An object of your affection may receive mixed messages about your true intentions in the first half of the week. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Conflicts are best avoided. You may be fighting against conventional wisdom, but what seems like a hopeless situation will seem trivial and meaningless by the middle of the week. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): It is possible that you will be challenged to be precise rather than passive. You may feel drawn to shiny, attractive things in the first part of the week, but the beauty may not be lasting. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You may be too understanding for your own good. Your intuitions could be far off base. Wait until the second half of the week to make a promise or begin an important creative project..
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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Start Your Day The Robust Way By Serving Steak For Breakfast
By Wolfgang Puck
I recently learned that, from the earliest days of the U.S. space program, astronauts were served a breakfast of steak and eggs before blasting off on their mission. That made sense to me. Combining a sensible portion of meat with some eggs and a few vegetables gives you a protein-rich, energy-packed start to your day. No wonder the great boxer Muhammad Ali ate a similar meal on the morning of a big fight. In fact, steak and eggs has long been an American diner favorite. You’ll see it most reliably on the menus of truck stops, where hardworking, long-distance drivers refuel themselves while also refueling their vehicles. In recent days, the old-fashioned favorite has gained new respect among a particular group of health enthusiasts, as the combination can also fulfill the requirements of a paleo diet. So I’d like to share one of my favorite ways to prepare steak and eggs. I originally made this breakfast steak with scrambled eggs and red bell pepper relish as a variation on traditional roast beef hash a one that requires less work and is far easier to prepare, as the steak is cooked whole and then sliced just before serving. Like a hash, the recipe makes a relatively small piece of meat go a long way, as each portion includes just 3 ounces (about 90 g) of beef. S for maximum flavor and tenderness, why not splurge a little and use a really good USDA Prime or Choice grade? For the juiciest results, I always take care not to cook the steak beyond medium-rare doneness - 130 F to 135 F (54 C to 57 C) - and leave it to rest, covered with foil, for a few minutes before slicing, to allow time for the meat fibers to reabsorb the bubbling-hot juices. To complement the steak, I prepare a simple scramble of eggs combined with some sauteed onion, bell peppers and potatoes. As with the steak, the key to success with the eggs is not to overcook them: Rather than the dry, rubbery curds of egg you often find served in some hurried diners, I like to take a little extra time and pay some extra attention to stir the egg mixture over medium heat and dish them up when they’re cooked through but still creamy. The crowning touch of the recipe is its red bell pepper relish. A simple yet incredibly delicious combination of bell pepper, onion, fresh herbs, vinegar and olive oil, it’s quickly put together at the start of the recipe’s preparation, then set aside to spoon over the sliced steak just before serving. Because we eat with our eyes before food ever enters our mouth, it adds an extra touch of mouthwatering beauty to a very satisfying first meal of the day.
BREAKFAST STEAK WITH SCRAMBLED EGGS AND RED BELL PEPPER RELISH Serves 4
1 medium yellow onion, minced 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, deveined, and cut into 1/4-inch (6-mm) dice 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs such as chives, parsley, and tarragon, plus a few sprigs for garnish 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/4 cup (60 mL) plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 medium potato, about 5 ounces (155 g), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch (12-mm) cubes 1 12-ounce (750-g) New York steak, trimmed of excess fat 6 large eggs 3 tablespoons unsalted butter First, prepare the relish: In a small nonreactive mixing bowl, combine 1/4 of the minced onion, 1/4 of the diced red pepper, all the chopped herbs, the vinegar, and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper and set aside. In a nonstick pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat. Add the potato cubes and saute, stirring occasionally, until deep golden brown and tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Set aside and keep warm. In a small skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Add the remaining onion and bell pepper and saute, stirring frequently, until the pepper is tender but still crisp, 4 to 5 minutes. Set aside and keep warm. Season the steak on both sides with salt and pepper, and brush with the remaining 1 teaspoon of oil. Heat a saute pan over high heat, then add the steak and cook until done to your liking, 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. When the steak is done, transfer to a platter and cover with foil to rest until slicing. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk the eggs with a little salt and pepper. Stir in the cooked onion, peppers and potatoes. Over moderate heat, melt the butter in a 10-inch (25-cm) skillet. Pour in the potato-egg mixture and cook, stirring frequently, until scrambled to your liking, preferably still somewhat moist. Adjust the seasonings to taste with more salt and pepper. To serve, use a sharp knife to slice the steak across the grain into thin slices. Fan the slices around the edge of a warmed platter or warmed serving plates. Spoon the scrambled eggs in the center and garnish them with herb sprigs. Spoon the relish over the meat. Serve immediately.
(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2017 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.
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