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–Photo courtesy Lors Photography Toms River’s Najea Hallenbeck takes a shot, surrounded by Brick Memorial players.
By Chris Christopher TOMS RIVER – The Toms River High School North boys basketball team was true to its slogan: Win as One. T he Ma r i ne r s d id ple nt y of winning. They won 25 games overall. They lost only five games. And they won the Shore Conference Class A South title at 14-0. Nor th wore the slogan on its warmup shirts with - what else? - Mariners Pride for each game. “Everyone knows their job and does what t hey need to do to help the team win,” North senior center Eliot Daks said. “We know what we have to do to win. We have to use our heads and not take on eve r yone one - on- one. T he slogan means we have to come (Mariners - See Page 2)
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–Photo by Chris Lundy Construction continues at the intersection of routes 37 and 166. By Jennifer Peacock OCEAN COUNTY – Enough is enough. “The worst traffic problem we have right now in Ocean County is routes 37 and 166,” Freeholder Joseph Vicari said. The Route 166 project began back in 2016. The $11.8 million project includes the jug handle, utilities, (Construction - See Page 5)
$2.2 M To Be Recovered In Medicaid Fraud By Chris Lundy TRENTON – The Office of the State Comptroller announced that $2.2 million will be returned to the Medicaid program after numerous people defrauded the agency. From Sept. 12 to Dec. 12, 2017, people who believed they may have received Medicaid in error were encouraged to join the Ocean County Recipient Voluntary Disclosure Program. This program allowed them to enter into individual settlement agreements for them to pay back the money they were not legally allowed to have. There were 159 participants who entered into settlement agreements, the State Comptroller’s office reported. Added (Fraud - See Page 4)
| March 31, 2018
Fire Budget Cut
By Chris Lundy TOMS R I V ER – Af ter voters shot down the budget for Fire District No. 1, the Tow n sh ip Cou ncil ha d t o make some cuts to it. The amount to be raised by taxation would have been $5,497,530, an increase of $182,680 f rom last yea r’s $5,314,850. The budget went down 458 votes to 335. At a recent Township Council meeting, there was a $75,0 0 0 r e d u c t io n i n t h e amount to be raised in taxation, chief financial officer Sharon Smith said. However, the council also will be increasing inspection fees that the fire department perfor ms, which will help make up that shortfall over t i me, Cou ncil man George Wittmann Jr. said. W hat’s left is a balance between the needs of the department and the desires of the taxpayers. Many firefighters were in attendance at the meeting. One thanked the council for not cut t i ng a ny t h i ng t hat af fe ct e d t r ai n i ng or f i re fighting equipment. Former chief Richard Tutela asked the new council members to get to know the firefighters and see all the hard work that they do. He said this in reference to some “misnomers” that were put out on social media encouraging people to vote against the fire budget.
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Mariners: Continued From Page 1 together and win as a team. Guys have to fill their roles when their number is called. It got to the point where everyone on the team trusted each other.” “This team plays together and shares the ball,” Nor th senior guard Travis Holland said. “Our guys get open looks. We are not selfish.” North coach Rory Caswell had a hand in the team choosing its slogan. “I put a couple of slogans to our seniors and they pick one out,” he said. “I go online and see what Nike is doing for slogans. Each year, we try to come up with some type of a slogan, any type of thing to bring the team together.” The Mariners were one of the biggest surprises in the Shore Conference. They returned one starter from last year’s 28-3 team which won Class A South. The returnee was Holland, who averaged 8.5 points per game a year ago. Holland stepped into a leadership role this season as he averaged 15.1 points per game to pace the club in scoring. “He’s a great athlete and a great shooter,” Caswell said. “He was the type of player who when we needed the big bucket he came up with the basket or the big rebound. He is a program kid. He just got stronger than he was last year. He learned how to play hard all of the time.”
The 6-foot-6 Daks, a 235-pounder, put up a norm of 6.5 points per outing this year after averaging two points and four rebounds per game last year. “I had a small role on last year’s team,” said Daks, who was the club’s seventh man. “I had to step up, fill a bigger role and help lead this year’s team. As a senior, I did that pretty well. We have grown a lot since we were sophomores. We have seen it (winning) done before and we know what it takes to win.” “He is another program kid,” Caswell said. “He really developed and got better and better. He learned the proper footwork and learned the game. Tell him something once and he runs with it. You don’t have to tell him twice.” The Mariners’ season ended with a 59-45 home loss to Atlantic City in the semifinals of the NJSIAA South Jersey Group IV Tournament. North fought the talented, speedy Vikings gamely as trailed by eight, 30-22, at halftime, and pulled to within 39-34 late in the third quarter. Holland left the game to cheers from the Mariners’ fans with 21 seconds left in the game after scoring 15 points, including eight in the second half. He received an embrace from sophomore teammate Najea Hallenbeck, a 6-foot-6 forward, as he went to the bench. “I heard them all,” said the 6-foot-6 Holland, referring to the cheers. “The cheers gave me a good feeling, but it’s
also a bad feeling as you know it’s your last game. It is over. The next step is college and I will see where it goes from there.” Atlantic City, which blasted home five dunks, was led by senior Ray Bethea Jr., who er upted for a game-high 27 points and grabbed seven rebounds. Bound for Howard University where he will continue his career, Bethea Jr. was one of three Vikings to score in double figures. “It’s tough, but they were super athletic and we could not get the job done,” Holland said after netting three treys, grabbing a game-high 11 rebounds and handing out two assists. “They are a better team - athleticism, rebounding and shooting the ball. We just could not stop it.” North sophomore guard Jakari Spence knocked down three treys en route to 11 points. He added three assists, one rebound and one steal. He averaged 7.4 points per game this season. Hallenbeck averaged 7.7 points per ga me i n 2017-18. Ca swel l, Nor t h’s coach, said the 275-pounder has been offered a football scholarship f rom Rutgers University. “He did not play much as a freshman because he was lear ning the game,” C a s we l l s a i d . “ He wo r k e d o n h i s footwork and skills. For a big guy, he is extremely skilled and agile. He is being recruited as an offensive lineman by pretty much all of the Big Ten
(Conference) schools. By the time he is a senior, he will have his choice of where to go to college.” Also mak ing cont r ibutions to the team’s success were senior guard Mark Mogarte, junior forward Nick Dunzack and sophomore guard Colin Baker. “This year, our senior group won it when they were freshmen,” Caswell said. “It was a goal for them from the get go to win it as they experienced winning prior to this season. Our previous players taught this group how to win and these kids kept it rolling.” Caswell is 156-42 through seven seasons as the Mariners’ coach. A former North player, Caswell has also coached the Ocean County College men’s basketball team. His assistant coaches this year were Bob Urie, a former North standout, and Tom DeRiggi. “We were a little bit of a different team this year compared to the last few seasons when we played five guards at one time,” Caswell said. “This year’s team was very versatile and deep. We put quick, athletic lineups on the f loor and were able to press full court. We also used large and long lineups to play big when we were in half court situations. Our size was long and skilled.” North has won four straight Class A South titles. The Mariners have put up three consecutive 14-0 records. They were 12-2 during the first season they captured the title under Caswell. (Mariners - See Page 4)
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Fraud: Continued From Page 1 together, $2.2 million will be returned to the state Medicaid program. Once the individuals uphold their end of the settlement, the Comptroller’s Office would agree not to refer their case to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office.
Mariners: Continued From Page 2 “This was kind of a quiet group compared to the other teams we have had,” Caswell said. “The boys were self-motivated. They knew what they had to do day in and day out. They came in and did their jobs. They were not loud. They did not boast. They came in and did what they needed to do. For the most part, we wore teams down with our size in the second half. “Our style of play was definitely a lot different than years past as we went inside with the ball more often. We had such great overall size. We played pressure defense and ran when we could. In half court situations, we pounded the ball inside to take advantage of our size.” Caswell said the team was a pleasure to coach. “It was a fun year with the kids,” he said. “It was definitely different than
Additionally, anyone who was enrolled in Medicaid would be removed for one year. The Comptroller would provide the names of the people in the program to the State Department of Treasury’s Office of Criminal Investigation for that office to review it and appropriate action. There was a public information session held on Sept. 12 to inform the public about
years past. In past years, we had the same five guys in the starting lineup each year. This year, we played eit her eig ht or nine players most nights and not many teams can say that. When someone went down, we were able to come back and play fine as people just stepped in and played their roles. “The boys were ready to play and that comes from years of winning. Winning is definitely something that is learned.” The future is bright for the Mariners. They won the Shore Conference Freshman Tournament en route to an 18-1 overall record. They advanced to the semifinals of the Shore Conference Junior Varsity Tournament and finished 17-2 overall. “I am excited about next year, too,” Caswell said.
the program. Photos surfaced online that showed very few people inside the 3,208seat building, which is now the RWJBarnabas Health Arena at Toms River High School North. The meeting was meant to educate residents and urge more people to come forward after more than two dozen Lakewood residents were arrested over the summer of
2017 for defrauding a combined $2.4 million from Medicaid and other government assistance programs. A spokesperson from the Comptroller’s office noted that the program was open to anyone from Ocean County, and that these settlements with the 159 individuals are “separate and distinct from the ongoing criminal matters in Ocean County.”
–Photos courtesy Lors Photography Left: Toms River’s Eliot Daks practices before a game. Right: Toms River’s Travis Holland reaches the rim against Brick Memorial.
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Have you heard?... Our facility has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as among the top 10% of nursing homes in the United States! Our continued rating by Medicare as a 5-Star Facility is a credit to our dedicated staff. –Photos by Chris Lundy Construction continues at the intersection of routes 37 and 166.
Construction: Continued From Page 1 road-widening and repair work on the state roads, around Garden State Parkway Exit 82 and Old Freehold Road. Delays have pushed the work’s likely completion to 2019. “The business people are complaining. It’s a major problem. Developers don’t want to come in to do any business there. It’s bad for tourism,” Vicari said, listing the problems with the lengthy construction. A March 16 letter sent to Gov. Phil Murphy asks that the work be expedited. The work was to be completed by this November, well beyond this year’s busy summer season, but the contractor has asked for additional time to complete the project. “The project, which is taking far too long to complete, doesn’t bring greater capacity to an area that desperately needs it. Rather, the work has just created havoc as frustrated motorists attempt to use parking lots as bypasses, creating public safety nightmares,” the letter stated. Vicari wants the state to “provide some visible relief for motorists and businesses” by Memorial Day weekend, May 26. “We have been very patient as this work moves along at a snail’s pace. It is time to get this job done or provide us with a reasonable alternative for the summer months and until it reaches completion,” the letter concluded. Vicari wants signs posted along the roads, telling motorists that they are state, not county, roads, and provide them with phone numbers to the governor’s and Department of Transportation’s offices. The county would need a permit for such signs, and given the topic would likely not be given that permit by the state. The solution would be to place those signs near Route 166 on county roads or on private property along Route 37 with the owners’ permission. DOT spokesman Steve Schapiro told Jersey Shore Online, the website version of the Toms River Times, that utility relocation is almost complete. The southbound side of Rt. 166 is being widened, which should be completed by late spring. Once that’s done, traffic will be shifted again so the northbound lane can be widened. After that, the center median will be constructed. A half-mile portion of Route 37 East, between Main Street/
Rt. 166 to King Street, will be resurfaced. “The project is expected to be completed at the end of this year, approximately six months later than originally expected,” Schapiro said. “While most road or bridge construction projects have some effect on motorists, NJDOT designs projects in a manner to minimize any inconvenience. This project was designed in stages so the normal compliment of travel lanes—one lane in each direction—is maintained throughout construction.”
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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials
Bipartisan Omnibus Passage Will Help Local Towns From The Desk Of
Congressman Tom MacArthur WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman MacArthur relea sed t he follow i ng statement after Congress passed bipartisan legislation that would fund the government through the
fiscal year: “ It ’s i m p o r t a n t t h a t members from both parties were able to come together and pass legislation that would f u nd the government through
the fiscal year. This bill i nvests i n ou r nat ion’s secu r it y both here and abroad, while addressing some of South Jersey’s top priorities. “It provides the biggest increase in defense funding in 15 years, ensuring that South Jersey’s largest employer, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, receives the f unding it needs and our militar y has enough resources to respond to changing
threats around the world. This includes $2.9 billion for the new KC-46 tankers, which is vital to the survival of the Joint Base and our nation’s security. “Additionally, this bill fully funds a much-needed pay raise for ou r troops, ensuring we are ca r i ng for members of ou r A r med Forces and their families. “This legislation also fo c u s e s o n ke y i s s u e s that are impacti ng ou r
communities. It provides new funding for school s a fe t y i nclu d i ng f u l ly funding the instant backg r o u n d ch e ck s y s t e m , money for school and law enforcement grants, and funding for mental health services. Our children’s safet y should not be a pa r t isa n issue a nd I’m grateful Congress is taking these important steps to protect them. “Many communities in South Jersey have been
Menendez, Booker: Education Department Should Focus On School Safety, Not Scapegoats
Capitol Comments Senator Cory Booker
Capitol Comments Senator Robert Menendez
WASHI NGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker (both D-N.J.) urged the Department of Education to focus more on tangible ways to prevent gun violence in schools, instead of blaming last month’s shooting in Parkland, Florida on a 2014 directive on school discipline. That directive encouraged schools to examine disparities in discipline rates in an effort to prevent potentially discriminatory
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discipline policies. “As the work of the Federal Commission on School Safety begins, we write to urge you to focus on meaningful reforms to improve gun safety and prevent gun violence, instead of focusing on distractions that will take us backwards,” the Senators wrote in a letter to Education Secretary Betsy DeVos. “Examining and potentially revoking the 2014 Dear Colleague Letter on the Nondiscriminatory
Administration of School Discipline will not address issues of gun violence and instead will leave schools less informed and without guidance on how to uphold the civil rights of students of color and students with disabilities while administering school discipline.” “Rather than blame the 2014 [ D e a r C ol le ag ue letter], we should be addressing our lax system of background checks and minimum age for fi rearm
devastated by the opioid crisis and as co-chair of t he Bip a r t i s a n He r oi n Task Force, combati ng this epidemic is a top priority for me. The opioid epidemic is a multi-faceted crisis that requires a comprehensive response. This legislation addresses that by providing $4 b i l l io n t o c o m b a t o u r nat ion’s d r ug cr isis to invest in treatment, prevent ion, a nd local law enforcement efforts.”
purchase, both of which allow too many mass shooters to gain access to weapons of war,” the Senators added. Senators Tim Kaine (DVa.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Edward Markey (D-Mass.), Richard Durbin (D-Ill.), Sherrod Brown (D- Ohio), Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), Bill Nelson (D-Fla), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), and Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) also signed onto the letter.
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Toms River Green Team Sponsors “Spring Six” Parks Challenge By Jennifer Peacock TOMS RIVER – Spring break is March 30 through April 8. Toms River residents and businesses can win prizes while enjoying the township’s six parks that week in the “Spring Six” Parks Challenge. Toms River United Sustainability Team had teamed up with Keller Williams Realtors “The O’Shea Group” and Dukan
Homes to award photo and video winners with more than $450 in prizes, all for enjoying the parks and snapping a photo. Parks are Huddy Park, Castle Park, Riverwood Park, Silverton Park, Winding River Park and Bayside Park. Categories include: best individual photo, best video, best of all six parks (photo or video), fan favorite (most likes) per age
category for elementary, middle and high school students. Prizes will also be awarded for best promoter (the most tags back) and best group/team picture. Photos and videos must be taken over spring break. The challenge is open to everyone in town—individuals of all ages, families, businesses, youth and civic organizations. Businesses who would like to join in
giveaways should contact the Toms River Recreation Department by March 27. To be eligible for prizes, participants must register at the Facebook page @sustainableTRNJ and click “going” on the event page. Participants can then post photos and videos according to the instructions. To contact the recreation department, call 732-341-1000, ext. 8415.
Seaside Park Cop Charged With Aiming Gun At Officer
By Chris Lundy SEASIDE PARK – A Seaside Park officer was charged with aggravated assault after allegedly drawing his service weapon on another officer, according to the release sent by Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Seaside Heights Police Chief Murphy Larkin.
Sgt. Matthew Brady, 37, allegedly aimed his service weapon at a police academy recruit, Thomas Schiermeyer, police said. According to several officers who witnessed the incident, Schiermeyer was in the municipal building with other Class One officers who were filling out paperwork to enter the Ocean County Police Academy.
Schiermeyer asked Brady a question, and in response, Brady pulled his gun out and pointed it at Schiermeyer’s head in a threatening manner. The charge reads that the defendant, Brady, “did knowingly under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life, pointed a firearm” at
Schiermeyer. The incident was reported as having occurred on Nov. 15, 2016. He appeared in Superior Court on March 9, 2018. At first, Brady was suspended without pay. After he was charged, he was suspended without pay, pending further disciplinary actions, police said.
Nature Conservancy Announces Grants For Living Shorelines NEW JERSEY – The Nature Conservancy is providing grants of up to $35,000 to New Jersey non-profit organizations, community and homeowner associations, academic institutions, local governments, and consulting firms considering living shoreline projects to combat erosion and other coastal hazards. Applications for funding must be received by Friday May 4, 2018. Living shorelines use native vegetation and natu-
ral materials to stabilize coastal areas, while often also providing recreational benefits for people and habitat for wildlife. Projects can include elements of native wetland vegetation, buffer plantings, and nonstructural bank stabilization materials, as well as hybrid structural elements including low-profile offshore sills or breakwaters, where appropriate. To encourage participation and make the process
easier, The Nature Conservancy is also offering technical planning assistance to communities interested in living shorelines. An informational webinar for the grant program will take place on Thursday March 15, followed by an in-person workshop on Thursday April 12 in Tuckerton. Webinar/workshop registration and additional information about the grant program is available at nature.org/njlivingshorelines.
The Nature Conservancy is a leading conservation organization working around the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people. To date, the Conservancy and its more than one million members have helped protect 130 million acres worldwide, including more than 55,000 in New Jersey. Visit The Nature Conservancy on the web at nature. org.
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10th Ocean County Library Prom Dress & Tuxedo Giveaway OCEAN COUNTY – The 10th Ocean County Library Prom Dress & Tuxedo Giveaway will be held at four of our branches (Little Egg Harbor, Toms River, Lakewood and Barnegat) during the month of April. This wonderful event provides dresses and tuxedos to students at no charge so they can attend their school’s dances. The event is limited to student’s grades 8 through 12. Gently used, long and short dresses and limited tuxes are available.
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15th Annual Pork Dinner
LAVALLETTE – Join the Ladies Auxiliary of the Lavallette Volunteer Fire Company for the 15th annual Pork Dinner on April 21, 2018 from 4-8 p.m. at the Lavallette Fire House. The price is $15 for adults, $7 for children ages 3-7, and children under 2 years old are free. Dinner includes pork, mashed potato, gravy,
sauerkraut, green beans, apple sauce, assorted homemade desserts, coffee, tea or iced tea. The dinner is BYOB. Take out dinners will be available Tickets are available by emailing Karen at blacksheeplamb@aol.com, or you can call Kathy at 732-830-2406 or Karen at 732-773-4710.
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2018 Spring Leaf & Branch Collection Schedule
TOMS RIVER – Beginning the week of April 2, the Township will institute curbside pickup of shrub, tree trimmings, and branches. Branches must be less than 4” in diameter; all material must be in lengths of 4’ or less and weigh less than 50 lbs. Put material to be picked up at the curb before 6:30 a.m. on April 2. Collections will end on April 13. If you have any question regarding brush collection, please call 732-255-1000 extension 8171. Throughout the year, residents can bring brush/branches to the Township’s Recycling Convenience Center and pickup free leaf mulch and wood chips (location is 1672 Church Road – entrance is ¼ mile east of North Bay Avenue). You can also arrange for a delivery of either material in 10 cubic yards or 20 cubic yards by calling 732-255-1000 extension 8104. The collection schedule is based on your recycling pickup day: • If your recycling day is on a Monday, leaf pickup will be once during the week of April 16 • If your recycling day is on a Tuesday, leaf pickup will be once during the week of April 23 • If your recycling day is on a Wednesday,
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TOMS RIVER – Be a part of a 38-year Ocean County Tradition! Join a park naturalist and follow in the footsteps of such legendary local environmentalists as A. Morton and Betty Cooper, Dorothy Hale and Pete McClain. Be prepared to discover the fascinating and diverse wonders of the natural world. No registration is required and admission is free: • April 7 & 8: Signs of Spring • April 14 &15: Welcome Back Osprey • April 21 & 22: Beginning Bird Watching • May 5 & 6: History of Cattus • May 12 & 13: Mother’s Day Stroll • May 26 & 27: Herps; A Search for Reptiles • June 2 & 3: Hummingbirds at Home • June 9 & 10: Wildflowers • June 16 & 17: Invasive Plants • June 23 & 24: Edible and Medicinal Plants • June 30: Naturalist’s Choice For more information, call 732-270-6960.
All You Can Eat Roast Beef Dinner
BERKELEY – Join the Manitou Park Volunteer Fire Company for their annual All You Can Eat Roast Beef Dinner on April 28 from 4-7 p.m. at the Holiday City South Clubhouse. Dinner includes a fruit cocktail appetizer, roast beef, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, vegetables, a roll, beverages, coffee and dessert. No doggie bags will be permitted. The cost is $15 at the door, children under 12 are free. Pre-sale tickets are $12 and can be bought at the Fire House on Fort De France Ave. March 26, April 9, April 16, and April 23 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. For more information and tickets, call Eugene at 732-814-1577.
leaf pickup will be once during the week of April 30 • If your recycling day is on a Thursday, leaf pickup will be once during the week of May 7 Have leaf bags curbside by 6:30 a.m. on the Monday of your collection week. Only leaves in plastic bags will be collected.
Sometimes we are ahead of schedule. You should put your bagged leaves to the curb before your scheduled week begins. We may come early. However, we will still come through your area once again during your scheduled collection week. Leaves are not permitted in landfill. If
you miss the curbside collection, bagged or loose leaves must be brought to the Recycling Convenience Center (located on Church Road, east of North Bay Avenue). Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For more information, call 732-255-1000 extension 8189.
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Beginning with a nurse navigator, every aspect of the program, including bariatric surgery, will be clearly presented so you can make the right choice. Attend one of our life-changing seminars to learn more. Attendees are invited to also join us for our support group following the seminar, 7 - 9 p.m. Seating is limited and pre-registration is required. Call 1-888-724-7123.
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Find Your Child’s “Path Toward College”
TOMS RIVER - Your child aims for college. Which ones fit best, educationally and economically? College GPS of Old Bridge opens a “Path Toward College” during April at the Ocean County Library branches in Toms River, Brick Township and Point Pleasant. The info-packed workshop explains the advantages of early planning, demystifies financial aid, and offers essential details about FAFSA preparation. The firm helps complete financial aid forms, and recommends strategies for eligibility and for tax advantages. College GPS is a member of the New
Jersey Association of College Admissions Counselors (NJCAC). Workshops take place: • Monday, April 16, 7 – 8:30 p.m., Point Pleasant Branch, 834 Beaver Dam Road • Tuesday, April 24, 7 – 8:15 p.m., Brick Township Branch, 301 Chambersbridge Road • Wednesday, April 25, 7 – 8:30 p.m., Mancini Hall, Toms River Branch, 101 Washington Street The programs are free and open to the public. Registration is required. Sign up in the “Events” portal at theoceancountyli brary.org.
Holocaust Survivor To Speak At Ocean County Library
TOMS RIVER – In observance of Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Toms R iver Branch of the Ocean Cou nt y Library will host writer, producer, and Holocaust survivor, Otto Salamon, at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 12. Salamon will share his experiences as a young boy whose family was deeply impacted by the Holocaust. He is the author of “Dodging Death: a Family on the Run” which will be available for purchase at the event. This free program is sponsored by
the Friends of the Ocean County Librar y – Toms River. It will be held in the Bishop Building next to the library on 101 Washington St. Registration is required. To register, call 732-349-6200 or visit theoceancount ylibrary.org. Free parking is available daily after 5 pm, in the top and middle levels of the Toms River parking garage located behind the librar y or anytime in the Ocean County parking garage on Hooper Avenue.
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Holocaust Remembrance Day At The Marlboro Jewish Center By Fran Kirschner What was the experience of Roman Jews living in Nazi-occupied Rome? The public is invited to a free Yom Ha Shoah* program and screening of the award-winning documentary film “Oro Macht Frei” (“Gold Will Set You Free”), presented by Second Generation, Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. at the Marlboro Jew ish Center, Cong regat ion Ohev Shalom, 103 School Road West, Marlboro, N.J. “Oro Macht Frei,” awarded the Best International Documentary at the 2015 Garden State Film Festival, tells the story of the Roman Jewish experience during the Nazi occupation of Rome (September 1943 - June 1944). Weaving testimony from Roman Jews who lived there together with historical research by renow ned scholars, “Oro Macht Frei” seeks to bring the viewer into a personal and relatable ref lection of the Holocaust in Italy through the eyes of this unique and historic community. Joel Markel, founder and president of Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, Eatontown, and host of Preferred Company’s live radio show on WOBM–AM, Monday through Friday, 8 to 10 a.m., is the executive producer of “Oro Macht Frei” and founder of Ottimo Films. Markel said, “I created this 70-minute documentar y not only to tell of the
Holocaust in Italy but as a way of eradicating hatred and bigotry throughout the world.” M a r kel , t h e s o n of a Hu ng a r i a n Auschwitz sur vivor, wanted to honor the experience of his mother and the millions of victims of the Jewish genocide by contributing to the field of Holocaust memory. In 2004, during a tour of the Roman Ghetto, Markel f irst heard the stor y of Kappler’s Gold, an extortion plot per petrated by Herber t Kappler, the head of the SS, who demanded 50 kilos of gold within 36 hours or 200 Jewish family heads would be deported. Markel immediately felt connected to this story because for generations his family had worked as jewelers. The organization Second Generation at Congregation Ohev Shalom strives to make sure the Holocaust is never forgotten and will never happen again. For more information about the Yom HaShoah program or Second Generation, call Marvin Glickstein, president of Second Generation, at 732-972-0259 or the synagogue off ice at 732-5362300. For information about Markel or “Oro Macht Frei,” contact Lisa Gallicchio, d i rector of com mu n it y relat ions at Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, at 732-547-9886 or lisa@ preferredcares.com.
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Westminster Nursery School Students Help With St. Patrick Fundraiser By Jennifer Peacock TOMS RIVER – Westminster Nursey School students decorated bags for lunches as part of the Open Arms 24th annual St. Patrick’s Day lunch. The 3-, 4-, and-5-year-old classes in March designed the bags that held corned beef lunches. The lunch fundraiser--$10 per bag--benefitted Contact of Ocean & Monmouth Counties and Harbor House. “We engage our students and their families in a number of community outreach projects during the year,” Michele Zaragoza, nursey school director, said. “We feel it’s important for our young friends
to understand not just about the world around them but they are a part of that world and they can make it a better place even at this age by doing something kind for others. By decorating the bags for the St. Patrick’s Day Lunch, these young children will be putting a smile on the many faces of those that are recipients of the artwork and those that benefit from the fundraiser itself.” The Westminster Nursery School, located on Hooper Avenue, is the oldest and largest church-related nonprofit nursey school in the state. For more information, call 732349-0535 or visit wnstr.org.
Leap Language Barriers With Pronunciator At The Ocean County Library
TOMS RIVER - If you plan to travel abroad, if you’re new to the US, or if you just want to increase your language f luency, the Ocean County Library creates a bridge for diversity with Pronunciator, the world’s largest digital, fully-integrated language-learning service. Any one of Pronunciator’s 80 languages can be the start point to learn any other language in its database. ESL instruction is offered in 50 languages. Pronunciator stores more than 30,000 useful words in each language, equal to a four-year education. Pronunciator can be accessed via laptops, desktops and mobile devices. It follows structured, and unstructured, formats, to suit a student’s purposes. Progress is bookmarked and synced to all devices. Lessons can be downloaded for off line study, and quizzes and scores
can be exported. ProLive allows interaction with qualified instructors in hundreds of workshops each week, with personalized attention. ProTour offers visual cultural context for each language. ProCitizen prepares new arrivals to the US for citizenship exams, and FreeTran translates valuable documents such as immigration records and transcripts. Specially-marked sections introduce children as young as three years of age to the adventure of new languages. Pronunciator offers closed captioning and accommodations for those with hearing and sight impairments. Ocean County Library card holders have free access to Pronunciator. Register for a card at any of the Library’s branches, or visit theoceancount yli brary.org.
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Dizziness is the third most common complaint to doctors, exceeded only by headaches and lower back pain. The National Institute of Health and Johns Hopkins’s statistics indicate that dizziness is the number one complaint of patients over age 70. More importantly, dizziness and vertigo can affect people throughout a lifetime and this is clearly represented by the fact that dizziness is the third most commonly reported complaint to physicians. Dizzy patients often report that they have made several visits to physicians and were told that nothing could be done or that they would simply have to learn to live with their dizziness complaint. If you are experiencing a sensation of vertigo or spinning or unsteadiness when you are walking, I suggest you do the following: Schedule an appointment with an audiologist to have your hearing thoroughly
evaluated since your hearing and balance mechanisms are closely related. Specialized testing should be performed to evaluate your inner ear mechanism. Tests may include ENG, electrocochleography and/or computerized dynamic posturography evaluation. Specialized diagnostic testing can often pinpoint abnormalities in your vestibular system (inner ear), visual system and/or proprioceptive system (muscular skeletal). Quite often, vestibular rehabilitation or balance retraining therapy can either eliminate and/or significantly improve the complaint of dizziness and/or balance dysfunction. If you or if you know of someone who is suffering from dizziness and/or balance dysfunction, I suggest that you make an appointment for a thorough diagnostic evaluation.
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
The Connection Between Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Thyroid By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
There are many reasons that you might be tired and suffering with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). To be clear, CFS is not the kind of fatigue that goes away after you’ve rested, this is a persistent type of weakness that is inexplicable, unrelenting and disabling. CFS has been pinned on Epstein-Barr (EBV) and human herpes virus 6 (HHV6), parasites, mycotoxins, mold, adrenal dysfunction, nutrient deficiencies and much more. But new research published in March 2018 in Frontiers of Endocrinology has uncovered a rather obvious link, one that has the potential to change your life dramatically, and in a good way! Chronic fatigue impacts about 2.5 million people in the United States who deal with it, but live in an awful state of exhaustion, brain fog, dizziness and muscle pain or weakness. Attempts to treat it with antibiotics, stimulants, sleeping pills and antidepressants have left millions of people adversely affected by the drugs and still feeling pretty dreadful, perhaps only marginally better, but certainly not cured. I’m confident, especially now, that thyroid medication holds the key to getting better if you have CFS. Scientists in the Netherlands and in Spain got together and inferred that CFS could be a result of low thyroid (T3) hormone levels, independent of the TSH. To test the theory they looked at 197 people, of which 98 had been diagnosed with CFS and 99 were not. After comparing thyroid function, and biomarkers of inflammation, the researchers
found that the people with CFS had dramatically lower levels of important thyroid hormones, including triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4) but surprisingly they had normal TSH levels. This means that your TSH could appear normal on a lab test, but your T3 could be lower due to poor activation (which means that the T4 isn’t converting to T3 fast enough). This means that you would have all the symptoms of low thyroid (and it will not be detected if the doctor just looks at your TSH levels) and let me remind you, this is what most do, they just look at TSH levels and nothing more! There are many reasons for poor T3 activation, and I wrote a book on this topic called, Thyroid Healthy. It’s on Amazon. I also have an ebook I can share for free if you sign up for my newsletter at my website. The folks with CFS happened to produce higher amounts of reverse T3 (rT3) which sadly is like your hibernation hormone. It slows you down, it basically puts you to sleep. It’s not biologically active like T3. To read more about this go to my website and use the search box to find the article called, “Measure Reverse T3 and Get Thyroid Healthy.” This critical research means that people with CFS are likely suffering from an underlying thyroid problem and could benefit dramatically from simple affordable medications like Compounded T3, Cytomel or other forms of T3 medication. The T4 drugs like Levothyroxine will not be of benefit and might exacerbate the problem due to more rT3 formation.
(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2017 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.
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International Wine And Cheese Tasting TOMS RIVER – Join the Toms River Elks Lodge #1875 on April 20 from 7-9 p.m. for an International Wine and Cheese Tasting. Enjoy wine and cheese from all over the world. The cost is $25 per person. Proceeds will benefit our Veterans.
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Jessie Chris Concert – In It For You TOMS RIVER – Come out and join us for a night of fun and music with Jessie Chris, Today Show artist of the month and Billboard-artist to watch in 2018, on April 28 at 7 p.m. at the RWJBarnabas Health Arena in Toms River.
The cost is $25-30 or $50 for an additional VIP meet and greet. Fees included if purchased at the box office. For more information, contact Tammi Millar at 732-818-8536 or t millar@ trschools.com.
Holiday City Victorian Tea
TOMS RIVER – The Holiday City Woman’s Organization of Silverton , is having their annual Victorian Tea on May 8, 2018 at 12 p.m. at the Holiday City Club House phase II, 1846
Yorktowne Blvd , Toms River. For tickets call Pat r icia 732-2550258 or T he r e s a at 936 - 433 - 0176. Tickets are $12 for members and $14 for guests.
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La Bove Grande Restaurant & Banquet Serving Lunch & Dinner 7 Days
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Psychology Speaker Series At Kean Ocean TOMS RIVER – The Kean University School of Psychology and the Office of Student Government announce the annual Psychology Speaker Series taking place at the Kean Ocean campus in Toms River from Monday, April 2 through Wednesday, April 4. The series is open to the public and free to attend. The School of Psychology and Office of Student Government Speaker Series presentation schedule is as follows. Monday, April 2, 2018: • 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Kathleen Mahoney, PhD, MSN, RNC-OB, EFM, APN. Indicators of Post-Partum Depression. • 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Sean Bips, MBA. Customer Service from Start to Finish. 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Jane O’Brien, PhD. Gender Differences in Sexuality. • 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Fernando Linhares, MA, MDiv, LLM. Frankl Revisited. • 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Marilyn Kralik, PhD. The Psychology of the Non-Western Influence on Art. Tuesday, April 3, 2018: • 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Charlotte Lan-
geveld, MA. Challenges of Effective Humanitarian Assistance. • 10:30 - 11:30 p.m. Denise Ensslin, PhD. Education. • 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Keynote Speaker Steve Becker, LCSW, CH.T, MSW. Narcissistic Psychopathic Personality. • 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Adrianna Tagliaferro, PhD. Drugs and the Brain. Wednesday, April 4, 2018: • 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Eunice Pschorr, MA. The Impact of “Difference” on Education. • 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Janine Martins-Shannon, PhD. Memory & Your Success. • 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Richard Conti, PhD & Monica Levine-Sauberman, EdD. The Price of Deception. • 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Stuart Martinsen, MA. Depressive Realism. • 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Courtney Atkins, MS. Mindfulness & Meditation. • 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Tonya Sims, MS. The Morality of Ethics. • 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Jeffrey Dean, PhD. Emotional Intelligence.
Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity Accepting Applications For Homeownership Program
TOMS RIVER – Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity is now accepting applications for their homeownership program. Do you live in substandard housing? Do you live in overcrowded conditions? Are you spending a significant amount of your paycheck on rent? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity’s homeownership program may be for you. Northern Ocean Habitat develops decent, affordable homes in partnership with qualified homebuyers who help build and then purchase their homes with an affordable mortgage. In
order to qualify for Habitat homeownership, potential applicants must have a need for adequate housing, meet income eligibility requirements and be willing to partner with Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity. For more information on Habitat’s homeownership program and to qualify and apply, please visit nohfh.com/homeownership or call 732-228-7962 ext. 106. Applications can also be picked up in person at the Habitat offices located at 1187 Washington Street, Suite 3 in Toms River behind Skip’s Florist. Completed applications are due by 4 p.m. on May 1, 2018, no exceptions.
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Turn Your Summer Job Into a Career! - Kaman’s Art Shoppes is hiring artists and photographers for our location at an amusement park in Jackson, NJ. No experience is necessary. We will train! Must be available to work a flexible schedule. For more information, please email whitneyg@kamansjobs.com or apply online at www.kamansjobs.com. (18)
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.
Roofing Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows, gutters. Repairs and discounted new installations. Prompt service. Insured. NJ license #13HV01888400. Special spring discounts. Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (14)
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Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, bric-a-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) WE BUY USED CARS - Any condition, any make, any year. We also specialize in buying Classic Porshe, Mercedes and Jaguar running or not, DEAD OR ALIVE. 609-598-3622. (t/n) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-abrac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n)
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Full Time Cook - The Pines is looking for a Full Time cook to prepare and cook meals for our independent, assisted living, and skilled nursing residents. We require 1 year of cooking experience, preferably in a healthcare or hospital setting. Candidates must be flexible to work both breakfast and dinner shifts and must be available to work weekends. We offer excellent benefits including health, dental, life, PTO time, and 401(K) with employer match. Please apply in person to: The Pines, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepines atwhiting.org. 732-849-2047. EOE. (t/n) Housecleaners Wanted - $15/Hour (Lavallette). The Ocean Beach Rental Agency is now hiring responsible, friendly, people to clean summer rental properties. We provide all supplies and equipment. This is a full summer commitment. Saturdays are required. Apply in Person any day between 10am and 4pm at the Ocean Beach Rental Agency located at 3170 Route 35 North in Lavallette, NJ Questions? Call Brenda: 732-793-7272. A valid driver’s license and personal transportation is required. Pay is on the books, not in cash. No exceptions. (17) Experienced Landscaper - Who has experience in all areas of residential landscaping. 30-40 hours a week. No lawn cutting. Own transportation. Brick 732-678-7584. (t/n) Now Hiring Property Inspectors FT/PT in your area. Full, free training provided. msangelabove@comcast. net. 732-766-4425, Ask for Mel. (14) AVIAN Is Seeking A Lead Test Engineer - To support test and evaluation (T&E) of the US Navy’s Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) and Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) systems, on behalf of the Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment Program Office (PMA-251). For a full job description, please visit our website at www. avianllc.com. Position ID #1432. (16) 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) CNA/CHHA - The Pines is looking for experienced CNA’s/CHHA’s to provide excellence in care to our residents on our Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing units. If you are looking for an environment that rewards excellence, provides a fun work environment you should look no further! Part Time 11-7 C N A – E/O weekend/or weekend package Skilled Nursing Unit. 1 FT 3-11 CHHA (e/o weekend) 1 position – Assisted Living. 1 PT 11-7 CHHA (e/o weekend) (1 Position – Assisted Living. Weekend commitment positions on all 3-11/11-7, Weekend program requires a commitment of 4 weekend shifts per month. Special weekend rates available for weekend commitment positions. Full Time positions offer excellent benefits including health, dental, life, Paid Time Off and 401(K) with generous match after 1 year. Apply in Person to: The Pines , 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (t/n)
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. (t/n) LPN – Every weekend (32 Hours/ bi-weekly Pay). The Pines is looking for two compassionate RN’s to provide care to residents in our skilled nursing/rehab community. Minimum 1-2 years experience required as well as experience with EMR. One RN 7-3 (30 hours a week e/o. Excellent starting weekend rate. For immediate consideration apply to: The Pines, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759, 732849-2047 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. EOE. (t/n) Counter Help Wanted - Part time hours. Manchester Dry Cleaners. Call Dave 732-657-4421. (47) Registered Nurse – 30 Hours a week The Pines is looking for two compassionate RN’s to provide care to residents in our skilled nursing/rehab community. Minimum 1-2 years experience required as well as experience with EMR. One RN 7-3 (30 hours a week e/o Competitive starting rate and excellent benefits package including health, dental, life, vision, PTO time, and 401(K). Part Time or Per Diem RN positions available on 3-11 shift. For immediate consideration apply to: The Pines, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759, 732849-2047 or email resume to rscully@ thepinesatwhiting.org. EOE. (t/n)
Services PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Over 5 decades of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. See our 2018 specials on our website. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n)
Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (17) Cleaning Lady - Insured. I clean one house a day so that I can give your home the attention and care it deserves. I only have a few openings left, so call while they are still available. References (15) upon request. 848-210-5710.
Removal Service and More - We Haul It All! Yard waste, household junk, trees/shrubs, furniture, appliances, metals, construction debris, concrete, dirt/sand and stone. Also specializing in Landscaping, masonry and all fields of construction. Serving Ocean County area. Call now! 732-998-4725. (18) Caregiver - Registered nurse with 25 years Ukraine experience, 15 years as US caregiver. Will do shopping, housekeeping, cooking, medication supervision, etc. Non-smoker. Live-in or live-out. Call Lucy 732657-1409 or 732-833-3273. (17)
Gardening For Seniors - Specialize in maintaining and planting home gardens at reasonable costs. Replacement plants, perennials, bird and garden supplies. Organic plantcare. Help for DIY’s. Richard and Joe, experienced master gardeners. 732-232-8144. Free garden advice. (16)
Accounting and Tax Services LLC Tax preparation and small business accounting. Reasonable rates. 732-506-9272. 1201 Rt. 37 East, Toms River, NJ 08753. (15) Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties! Flexible scheduling. Work in your community. Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits. Call 732-505-8000 today. (t/n) Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725. (12) Joan’s Gentle Dog Training - In home sessions. Positive partnership, learning. Communicate and connected with your dog. No Aversives. Call 908-759-1196. (17)
Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) BUY DIRECT FLOORING - 26oz. commercial and DuPont stainmaster carpet $12 yd.installed. RITZ Luxury Vinyl $2.75ft.installed. Quality remnants. Free no pressure estimates 732-504-9286. (14) Need A Ride - Airports, cruise, A.C., doctors. Save $$$. Senior discounts. Tom. Save ad. 551-427-0227. (20) P o l i s h W o m a n W a n t s To Clean Your House - 732-7949555. Free Estimates. (16) Painting - By neat, meticulous craftsman who will beat any written estimate. Interior/exterior. Free estimate. Fully insured. 732-5067787, 646-643-7678. (11) Personal Care Companion For You DL, car, home health aid license. Great references. Experience Live-in, liveout, any county. 973-204-0108. (17)
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Registration Opens Soon For Toms River Summer Camp
10th LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT Senator
Jim HOLZAPFEL Assemblymen
Dave WOLFE & Greg MCGUCKIN Contact our legislative office if you need assistance with State related matters, have questions about proposed State legislation or any other inquiries you would like to discuss with us. Visit us at 852 Hwy 70 Brick, NJ or Call 732-840-9028 Committee To Elect Holzapfel, Wolfe & McGuckin
TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Youth Services Department has scheduled an exciting and fun-filled summer for the children of Toms River. Don’t miss the opportunity to sign your child up for the Township Youth Services 2018 Summer Camp. Days are filled with games, sports, arts and crafts, trips, celebrations, and our annual talent show. Registration will start on April 1, 2018 at 6 p.m. All registrations and trip sign-ups will take place online. The fee is $425 plus trip costs. Children must be between 6 and 11 years of age at time of registration and residents of Toms River. Proof of age and residence may be required. The 8-week camp will begin June 25, 2018. Families must create an account for all Youth Services programs at register.communitypass.net/tomsriver and choose Toms River in the drop down box. Below are brief instructions on how to access the online system: • Log on to register.communitypass.net/
tomsriver • Click on “Create an account for your family now” • Complete the account information and click submit • Click on “Register Now” to begin registering for programs •View Youth Service programs and click to register Follow the instructions on the resulting pages to add individuals to your family account and register for all programs available from Toms River. Depending on the age, grade or gender of the members of your family account, the system will display the programs that each family member is eligible for (i.e., a 6-year old will be eligible for Summer Camp Group 1 and Groups 1/2 trips only). Please check our website at tomsrivertownship.com for regular updates. If you have any questions, call Youth Services at 732-341-1000 ext. 8436/8437.
South Baseball - The Spirit of Winning TOMS RIVER – Join us at the Grunin Center on April 8, 2 p.m., for South Baseball—The Spirit of Winning. This is the first major film to turn the spotlight on Toms River High School South and legendary Indians Baseball Head Coach, Ken Frank. Coach Frank not only is New Jersey’s
winningest high school baseball coach, (ranked 15th nationally) he also is a dedicated mentor who has had a profound impact on the lives of countless players during the past 40+ years. The cost is $5. For more information, contact the Grunin Center Box Office at 732-255-0500 or grunincenter@ocean.edu.
Spring Fever Dance TOMS RIVER – Join the Holiday City South Social Club for the Spring Fever Dance on April 14, 2018 from 6:30-10 p.m. There will be a live performance by The Crosstones Too, featured music from the 50’s until present, dancing and fun! Coffee
and cake will be served. This event is BYOB and snacks. Tickets are $12 per person and are available at the Holiday City South Clubhouse auditorium from 9:30-11 a.m. You can also call Karen Prospero at 732-569-3083.
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Tusk: A Benefit Concert TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County College Foundation and The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts are partnering to host TUSK, a benefit concert to support the students of OCC, on April 7 at 8 p.m. TUSK covers all the great hits of Fleetwood Mac. The five seasoned, well-respected musicians comprising TUSK have been making music together in various combinations and styles, in original outfits and in cover bands, for over twenty-five years. It seemed only fitting that they should come together to form the Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute, and pay homage to a group that dominated the charts during the band members’ formative years.
For one night only enjoy an evening of incredible music and food as you support the mission of the OCC Foundation. Scholarships make the difference. Your support of this event can turn the dream of a college education into a reality for many Ocean County students! Tickets for the VIP reception and concert are $100 and include wine, beer, and gourmet hors d’ouevres. This begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Black Box. Tickets for 8 p.m. at the Main Stage, concert only, are $45. In addition to supporting the OCC Foundation, a portion of the proceeds will benefit the OCC Repertory Theatre Company. For more information on scholarships, please visit go.ocean.edu/scholarships.
Say It With A Song BERKELEY – Silver Ridge Park West Chorus launched their 2018 season at our clubhouse, 145 Westbrook Dr. on March 15. Our mixed group meets for a fun practice
session from 2-4 p.m. every Thursday from March through December. We sing a variety of musical tunes from all genres and enjoy socializing with friends. Our local performances have been well received and are a source of pride for all members. We are looking to add new members to our fun group. Anyone interested in sharing their love of music and comradery is invited to join us at the clubhouse. For more information, call Mary Ellen at 201-261-3220.
“The Fiddle in America” Explored At Ocean County Library BERKELEY — The Berkeley Branch of the Ocean County Library, 30 Station Rd. is presenting the program “The Fiddle in America” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 10. This interactive session features Matthew Backes, a professor of American Studies at Rutgers University. Backes will share the origins and history of American fiddle music, covering a range of styles and modes of expression. This free program, funded by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities, promises to raise some big questions about musical tradition and music making. Registration is required. To register, call 732477-4513 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org.
“Teacher, Artist, Mentor Craftsperson and Friend”
ISLA N D H EIGH TS – Jose ph A. Eichinger, Retrospect Exhibit of a “Teacher, Ar tist, Mentor Craftsperson and Friend” will feature Eichinger’s photographs and artworks never before shown in a public exhibit. This event will be held on April 7, 8 and 14 from 1-4 p.m. at the John F. Peto Studio Museum, 120 Cedar Ave. The cost is $5. For more information, contact Jack O’Byrne at 732-929-4949 or jthb3@aol. com.
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Toms River Students Dip Into Virtual Reality
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER - A virtual reality mobile classroom paid a visit to Cedar Grove Elementary School The classroom was part of a mobile classroom tour by a company called zSpace, which promises students opportunities to dissect organs or explore the inside of volcanoes through virtual reality. The students can learn by doing, without the fear of making serious mistakes since it’s only in a computer. Cedar Grove students, as well as those from the High School East STEAM Academy, took part in the process. Students worked collaboratively with other students and their instructors. Using a stylus and tracking glasses, the students could manipulate virtual objects and learn about them in real time. “Augmented and virtual reality are rapidly growing as alternative ways to learn and explore for students,” said Tiffany Lucey, the district’s supervisor of educational technology. “From a technology standpoint, we’re always looking for ways students can take a peek into the future and what that might be like. Immersive technologies like zSpace offer students a chance to see what’s possible and improve on it as they grow as future learners and leaders. This empowerment accompanied by experiences with the tools and materials they will likely encounter helps prepare them future careers.”
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FUN & GAMES
SUDOKU
C ROSSWORD P UZZLE
Across 1 Splitting target 5 Taqueria adjective 10 Heavy wind? 14 Splitting 16 Author Blyton 17 Degree seekers 18 Hendrix hairdo 19 Alert follower, perhaps 20 They may be spilled 22 Reason for many a school absence 24 “In __, I know not why I am so sad”: “The Merchant of Venice” 25 ‘90s Philippine president Fidel 28 JAMA subscribers 30 It merged with SAG in 2012 32 Cal’s “East of
Eden” brother 33 1996 Richard Gere thriller 35 Nigerian native 36 Some vents 37 GPS suggestion 38 Premium Scotch choice 40 Enthusiastic 41 Flummoxed 42 Blues with sticks: Abbr. 43 Performed, in Shakespeare 44 __ scheme 46 “The Other Side of Oz” autobiographer 48 Buddy 50 Sticks around 54 Eclectic magazine 55 Hardly a light sixpack? 57 Staple in 48-Down 58 NYC saloon featured in a 2000 film
59 The Stans were among them: Abbr. 60 Ministers 61 Chinese menu possessive Down 1 Essentials 2 Corner 3 Santa Ynez Valley prefix 4 Badger State city 5 Help, in Le Havre 6 Percussion staples 7 G-man 8 Union requirement 9 Church areas 10 Detach, in a way 11 Free 12 Demographers’ concerns 13 Flaps 15 Highland attire 21 Barbecue supply 23 Like much property
25 Mrs. Gorbachev 26 Resolves, as a contract dispute 27 Still runner 29 Detect vulnerability 31 Isn’t for you? 33 Baltimore bard 34 Wall adornment 36 Beast of burden 39 Springs with steam 40 18th-dynasty Egyptian pharaoh 43 Crowded 45 Make official 47 Goes through carefully 48 57-Across sellers 49 High wind? 51 Lines of thought? 52 Pull up stakes, informally 53 Stone and others 56 Preserves, for keeps: Abbr.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast
For the week of march 31 - april 6 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Watch your step. Keep your temper under control in the early part of the week when you could clash with someone over money. Some romantic moments, however, may be especially sweet. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may think you have all the answers but someone else might have done more homework. A confrontation or dispute may take you down a few pegs in the week ahead. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You’re only as young as you feel. You could drown in imaginative ideas or spend too much time in daydreams. Clear communication is the key to happiness in the week to come. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Be sympathetic toward those who are burdened with unpleasant routines in the week ahead. Some things are cheaper by the dozen or in bulk; focus on an efficient use of resources. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Read the fine print. Your financial future might depend upon minute details that are indicated by an asterisk at the bottom of the page. Make sure you calculate risks accurately this week. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The lottery is a tax on those who are bad at math. Don’t take chances on risky financial projects in the week ahead or waste your money on something with poor odds.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Be focused and resolute about the way you handle assets. You might have an opportunity to utilize cash assets for a good purpose. Be sure your purposes are pure in the week ahead. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Loosen up your grasp. Overprotective or possessive attitudes won’t sit well with loved ones or business contacts. Steer clear of schemes and new investments as the week unfolds. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your mind may wander when doing routine jobs or repetitive chores. Abandon creative pursuits this week in favor of punching in the numbers and balancing the books. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Been there, done that, got the T-shirt. There might not be anything new to explore but that won’t stop you from being passionate. Focus on shared experiences this week. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Stand on your own two feet. You may struggle to handle competitive people early in the week. Don’t let someone convince you to do something against your better judgment. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Fake it until you make it. Your confidence might be at a low point, but you can put on a good front. Avoid making crucial decisions without solid facts and figures in the week to come.
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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Fresh Take: Celebrate The Arrival Of Spring With A New Look At Asparagus By Wolfgang Puck ASIAN ASPARAGUS SALAD Serves 4 1 bunch jumbo asparagus, about 1 pound (500 g) 1/4 cup (60 mL) unseasoned rice vinegar 2 tablespoons white miso 2 tablespoons Japanese-style pickled sushi ginger 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce 3/4 cup (185 mL) canola oil 1 cup (250 mL) cherry tomatoes, cut in halves 1/2 bunch watercress, separated into small sprigs, thick stems discarded 2 teaspoons olive oil Kosher salt 6 red radishes, trimmed and thinly sliced Ground sansho pepper (available at Japanese markets), Szechuan pepper or freshly ground black pepper 1 package edible pesticide-free organic flowers (available at well-stocked supermarkets) Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and fill a bowl with ice cubes and water. Meanwhile, use a sharp knife to trim the cut ends of the asparagus;
then, with a vegetable peeler, peel the tough skin from the bottom quarter to third of each stalk. Cut the stalks crosswise in half. Add the asparagus to the boiling water, and cook for 10 seconds. Drain and immediately immerse the asparagus in the ice water. When the asparagus is cold, drain well and set aside. To make the dressing, put the rice vinegar, white miso, pickled ginger, sugar and soy sauce in a blender. Blend at medium speed. With the machine running, slowly pour in the oil in a steady stream until a smooth, thick but slightly fluid dressing forms. Transfer the dressing to a nonreactive container and set aside. To assemble the salad, toss the cherry tomatoes with 2 tablespoons of the dressing, adding more as needed to coat them; set aside. Toss the watercress with the olive oil, season lightly with salt, and set aside. Arrange the asparagus pieces on a chilled platter or individual chilled serving plates and drizzle with some of the remaining dressing. Mound the cherry tomatoes on top. Arrange watercress sprigs and radish slices on top of and around the tomatoes and asparagus. Lightly sprinkle with sansho pepper and garnish, if you like, with edible flower petals. Serve immediately.
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