2018-04-14 - The Jackson Times

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National Education Day Celebrated

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Proclamations which both honored learning and expanding one’s mind were presented during a recent Township Council Meeting.

Council vice president Robert Nixon presented a proclamation to Rabbi Shmuel Naparstek of the Chabad of Jackson at the start of the regular meeting for his role in supporting educational efforts in the community.

The proclamation also noted Education and Sharing Day which is a day established by the United States Congress in honor of the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson.

The day calls for increased focus on education, and recognizes the –Photo by Bob Vosseller efforts of the Rebbe for education Rabbi Shmuel Naparstek of Chabad of Jackson, left, receives a and sharing for everyone. proclamation from Council vice president Robert Nixon for National Education and Sharing Day, USA Education Day during a Township Council meeting.

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Jackson Officials Map Out Future Development

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Reaching a positive future and meeting development goals set over a decade ago was the subject of an enthusiastic gathering of the township’s Chamber of Commerce on the evening of April 3.

The event was held at the elegant Metedeconk National Golf Club and featured several speakers including Council President Kenneth Bressi, Vice Council President Rob Nixon, who read notes prepared by Mayor Michael Reina who was unable to attend due to an emergency, as well as in his own role as chairman of the Economic Development Committee, Jackson Municipal Utilities Authority Executive Director David Harpell, Planning Board Chairman Joseph Ricardi and Zoning Board Chairman Steve Costanzo.

It was a map positioned on an easel behind the podium featuring future (Development - See Page 2)

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County Adopts $416 Million Budget

By Jennifer Peacock OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County residents will see a half-cent decrease in their county tax bill.

Freeholder John C. Bartlett Jr. acknowledged the decrease was small but is moving in the right direction. He is the main architect of the annual county budget.

The tax rate will decrease to 37.4 cents per $100 valuation.

The rate dropped one-tenth of a cent last year.

The total budget is $416,092,260, up $8.1 million this year. The count y will raise $346.5 million by taxation, up 1.29 percent but still below cap by about $6

Jackson Marks Library Week

million.

The county has $55.4 million surplus and will tap into about $22 million of that for this year’s budget. Bartlett told Jersey Shore Online, this paper’s web version, he expects to replenish the surplus used by underspending what has been budgeted, or “unanticipated” or “miscellaneous” revenues.

“We never want to take more from surplus than we are pretty well assured of replacing during the year,” Bartlett said.

“This is a fiscally responsible bud get ,” Fr e eholde r Director Gerry P. Little said.

“It is fiscally prudent. It will (Budget - See Page 4)

JACKSON – Sabrina LaSpata, a librarian at the Jackson branch of the Ocean County Library, accepted a proclamation from Mayor Michael Reina. Reina had read the proclamation honoring National Library Week which runs from April 8 to April 14.

First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association and libraries across the country each April. National Library Week is typically held during the second full week.

Reina’s proclamation honored the Jack–Photo special to The Jackson Times son branch of the Ocean County Library Mayor Michael Reina read a proclamation as a place of learning, sharing knowledge honoring National Library Week with Saand as a place to be entertained and brina LaSpata, a librarian at the Jackson informed through its many services, branch of the Ocean County Library. resources and programs.

The Ocean County Library is offering several special programs this month at its various branches honoring National Library Week.

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development projects, however, that spoke volumes as the centerpiece of the event. The dinner meeting of the chamber spotlighted current and potential commercial growth in the township.

One of those projects included a recently completed arrangement between the MUA and Six Flags Great Adventure amusement park involving a 16” water main hookup on Route 537.

Harpell said that the six-mile water main project, which was first discussed in 2014, calls for the amusement park to cover half the debt service and includes a 20-30 year 1 percent interest loan.

Harpell said the project was delayed due to an issue of pine snakes believed to be within an area to be cleared for the project but that was discovered to be untrue. A new water treatment plant featuring a million gallon storage tank is set to be built as part of the project which is located on Perrinesville Road near Willy’s Lane.

“Eleven years ago we had three separate water systems. Jackson is a big town,” Harpell said.

He said the $21 million project will start construction next month and that trees have already been cleared in preparation for the project which should be complete within 18 months.

Manhattan Street facility improvements was also listed on the map along with the future site of Well 18 on Bennetts Mills Road.

Nixon explained, from Reina’s notes, that the mayor had held a business summit at Great Adventure in June, 2011 that served as a kick off to boost business growth in the community which has had to primarily rely on residential taxation to support its municipal budgets.

The township’s goal is to see the community become “an overnight family vacation destination for sports and recreation,” said Nixon.

Nixon said the planning board was “working to make Jackson successful but has a commitment to keeping the character of the community.

“I have heard people say who would want to build that in Jackson there is not enough people

the park and future recreation facilities a weekend destination.

“We want those who come here to visit the park to stay here in Jackson and not stay outside of the township,” Bressi added during his turn in front of the podium.

Nixon spoke about his role as chairman of the township’s Economic Development Committee

is so much opportunity here,” Ricardi said. He acknowledged a prior spirit of negativity concerning business growth in the past but echoed Nixon’s statement that “I think it has changed and I feel the Planning Board is a part of that.

Your opinion counts. We’ve seen some new commercial coming in. It is a great place to do business. I can tell you confidence is high.”

Bressi said that in 2009 the Planning Board started working on a new township master plan aimed at building up commercial ratables to balance out the residential properties in town. He noted that with the state’s permit extension act gone, developers that had postponed plans “now have to go forward. That is why we are seeing new activity. Commercial and residential is coming together.”

Costanzo said that while he could not speak about specific applications he did confirm the review of a major sporting complex and one from Meridian Health. He said these and others were “major big applicants. We’ve been busy but happy busy. We do want to also keep the character of Jackson.”

12th District Assemblyman Ronald S. Dancer was also an attendee of the event –Photo by Bob Vosseller and provided the audience a warning about This map shows planned commercial growth in the township. the pending state budget to be proposed by Gov. Phil Murphy.

Dancer, of Plumsted, noted that taxpayers but I see plenty of people and between the may- stating the agency was “a resource, but it is not could see a potential 1.7 billion increase in new or’s leadership, the planning and zoning boards, our job to find business, but to help those doing taxes included in the budget which would inthings are more positive and we have the finest business in town. Things weren’t as business clude income, sales and corporate tax increases.

MUA in the state of New Jersey,” he said. friendly as we felt they should have been. That While he said efforts to modify this budget were Nixon said he feels the township’s addition of has changed now to be much better.” expected in Trenton, that currently, “this is not hotels and restaurants would permit visitors to “We are a board that interprets the law. There friendly for business.”

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Budget:

Continued From Page 1 allow us to maintain our AAA bond rating, funds our programs and services and allows us to invest in our infrastructure.”

As excellent as its bond rating is, the county is seeking to use cash for capital when it can. The county included $25 million in such expenses for heavy equipment and infrastructure upgrades.

“If you run into a problem in the future, if the tax base doesn’t grow, or if we happen to have some kind of disaster, that’s something you can easily cut back on, and not have to cut back on services and the things that you feel you must do,” Bartlett said. “It’s a shock absorber.”

All services are maintained from last year, Bartlett said.

The county lost billions in ratables, both from the Great Recession at the end

of last decade and Super Storm Sandy in 2012. The county is recovering - property values increased by 2.74 percent to $99.8 billion - but are still down about $9 billion from pre-disaster numbers. Bartlett expects the county to reach pre-Sandy numbers in about another 3 years.

“But we were $20 billion under, so we’re getting that up,” Bartlett said. “In the meantime, since we are starting to move back up, we’re moving to reduce the tax

rate slightly, as we rebuild the tax base.”

Ocean County is a conservative county, Bartlett said. “There’s a million good things you could do with more money, but guess what? The money comes out of someone’s pocket. People have good things they can do with their own money.”

As the ratable-base grows, more money will f low into the county, more properties will be taxed, which should continue to decrease the county tax rate, he added.

Outdoor Fire Safety Tips JACKSON – New Jersey’s greatest danger of wildfires occurs during the spring months of March, April and May and the autumn months of October and November. Because trees are bare during these months, sunlight is allowed to reach the ground and dry the leaf litter on the forest floor. Winds during the spring and fall can be strong and dry, thus creating a deep, fluffy layer of hazardous forest fuels. An ignition source can spark these

fuels, creating a devastating wildfi re.

A large percentage of wildfi res in New Jersey can be prevented by being careful with the use of fi re. Several times during late winter and early spring, the skies over New Jersey fi ll with smoke. While this often causes concern for our residents, it is common for them to be informed that the NJ State Forest Fire Service is merely conducting a “prescribed burn”. They do this by setting fi res under exacting con-

ditions to reduce the underbrush, “fuel” for a fi re, in areas that are prone to fi re.

Prescribed burns aids in the prevention of wildfi res, reduces the intensity of the fi res, and also provides a foundation for safer, more effective fire suppression and protection operations The use of fi re in this way requires a level of skill and competence through NJ Forest Fire Service ongoing extensive training. Since 1928, the NJ Fire Service has used this

tool to protect the lives and property of our residents living near the forestlands of New Jersey.

The following tips can help you enjoy fi re safely in the outdoors: • Bonfi res and campfi res: All bonfi res and campfi res require a permit. Check with your local Fire Warden or Fire Official regarding specific rules and regulations.

• Recreational fi res: Recreational fi res are only allowed to be burned at 1 and 2 family homes without a fi re permit. These are fi res that are shielded with a grill or cover described as charcoal or propane grills, elevated outdoor fi re places and chimaeras. None of these devises or fi re types may be used on the decks or balconies of multi-family residences, including town houses, condominiums and apartment buildings. These type fi res are also subject to weather conditions such as wind and humidity where conditions ban all outside fi re burning by NJ Forest Fire Service. For more information contact the Fire Bureau for an informational flyer.

• Lanterns, stoves, and heaters: Cool all lanterns, stoves, and heaters before refueling them. They should be refueled on the ground in a cleared area; if any fuel spills, move the appliance to a new area before lighting it. Store flammable liquid fuel containers in a safe place. Never light lanterns and stoves inside a tent, trailer, or camper. If you use a lantern or stove inside a tent or trailer, be sure to have adequate ventilation. Always read and follow instructions provided by the manufacturer.

• Smoking: When smoking outdoors, safe practices require proper disposal of smoking materials and matches. Grind out your cigarette, cigar, or pipe tobacco in mineral soil and ensure that match heads are cold before disposing. Be careful when smoking while riding a horse or trail bike.

• Charcoal briquettes: After using burning charcoal briquettes, “dunk ‘em!”

Don’t sprinkle. Soak the coals with lots of water; stir them and soak again. Be sure they are out cold! Carefully feel the coals with your bare hands to be sure.

For more information about fi re safety in New Jersey’s outdoors and recreational fi res, contact Fire Official Frank McDonnell of the Jackson Bureau of Fire Safety District No.3 at fmcdonnell@jacksonfi redist3.org, by phone at 732-928-1666 ext.

14, or NJ Forest Fire Warden at 609-7269010 for agricultural or camp fi re permits.

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Contract Awarded For Improvements To Ocean County Southern Service Center

By Jennifer Peacock STAFFORD – The county’s senior nutrition program will get a larger and reconfigured space to better serve clients, the Ocean County Freeholders announced.

Work to upgrade the Ocean County Southern Service Center was awarded to Ranco Construction, Southampton, for $950,500. The former gymnasium will be reconfigured to provide 2,000 square feet of additional space. The site will hold more than 200 seniors, while also house better storage facilities, expanded administrative space for client services, and more refrigeration.

Ceilings will be lowered to accommodate a new sprinkler system while at the same time creating better acoustics for older adults. Lowered ceilings also create more storage space, used to shelve things used for weather emergencies and

Education:

Continued From Page 1 has been proclaimed annually since 1978, by the President on the Rebbe’s Jewish birthday (11 Nissan), which generally falls in April.

“This is the first time we’ve presented this proclamation here in Jackson,” Nixon said.

“When you appreciate what was established and what is being honored tonight and the good that comes from bringing together an educational environment where we care about each other and put individuals before ourselves you see how it is so very important.”

“When you think about it, education is not one day a year it is every day of the year. We are constantly educating ourselves. The idea of Education Day is to reflect and think about what education is about,” Rabbi Naparstek said.

Naparstek spoke about the Rebbe’s contribution to education saying “education is not just about building the mind but building the character of the child. That is what the Rebbe taught. We must keep in mind that education is a lifetime effort.”

Jackson Outlets Cruise Night Returns JACKSON – Join us at the Jackson Premium Outlets beginning April 27 from 6-9 p.m. for Cruise Night.

After the huge success of Cruise Night with Fossil Car Club, Jackson Premium Outlets will continue to host the legendary Cruise Night on the last Friday of every month from April through October. Enjoy all cars from classic muscle cars to hot rods and shop at your favorite retailers.

Cruise Night is open to all American and foreign, classic, muscle, hot rods and show cars of any year. Don’t forget to check out the various stores, refuel your tank in the food court and enjoy the ride.

extended holidays. It will be powered by two generators during power outages.

The county’s senior nutrition program provides more than 1,100 meals daily to the county’s elderly.

“The changes coming to this facility will provide for a more efficient and convenient senior nutrition program, and when necessary will result in the county having an additional emergency response staging area to be used during storms or other weather events,” Freeholder Joseph Vicari, chairman of senior services, said.

“This program serves as a lifeline for many of our elderly residents living alone. It helps them maintain their independence and the volunteers and drivers help provide a daily wellness check for many seniors that can no longer get around on their own,” Freeholder Di-

rector Gerry P. Little said. “Nutrition suppor t is a key ingredient to good health for older adults.”

The Southern Senior Center serves seniors from Lacey down to Little Egg Harbor. And in addition to nutrition, they are offered socialization, recreation, education programs and health screeners.

“These programs provide great benefits for our seniors, especially those who are frail and in need,” Vicari said.

“It is less expensive to provide food for one-year for a senior then it is to cover the cost of a day in an emergency room.”

The upgrades will centralize these operations.

Service won’t be interrupted during the renovations, the freeholders said.

“At the same time, this project will create a more eff icient, cent ralized

operation, with better oppor t unities for cost control and decreased waste, and create one production location to enhance communication for both staff and consumers,” Vicari said.

During emergencies, the facility can be used.

“The Southern Service Center became a focal point in the county’s efforts to assist residents in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy in October 2012,” Vicari said.

“During the days after the storm, the National Guard was housed at the facility.

It also became a one-stop center housing programs to help displaced residents along with representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Administration.

“Seeing the benefits it provided at that time led us to conclude it would be invaluable should we be hit with another storm or natural disaster,” Vicari said.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

E DITORIAL “Fake News” Is Affecting Everyone.

Even You. How m a n y t i m e s have you scrolled through social media and just shook your head at what someone shared? People who you thought were intelligent are showing their t r ue colors by shar ing some really stupid things.

I don’t want to call anyone out by name, but I have even seen our local elected off icials be misled by something they saw on what they thought was a legitimate news site.

T hat’s why I wa s happy to see the Brick l i b r a r y ho s t a p r o gram on how to determine real news from fake. Kudos to them.

“Fake news” is not someone else’s problem. Everyone thinks that their news sites are legit and the opposit ion is not. Everyone questions information they don’t ag ree w it h but w ill a g r e e w h ole - h e a r te d ly w it h what eve r information confirms their beliefs. There’s even a term for this: confirmation bias.

I k n ow t h a t I’m inviting criticism by publishing this in a newspaper, but you should k now t hat we always strive for fairness and accuracy. Most of the reporters I’ve worked w it h at ot her local papers do so as well.

Mistakes do happen, but t he r e i s a d i fference between an honest mistake and i n t e n t io n a l l y m i s leading people.

If you find something that you want t he world t o k now about, pause a second before you h it that “Share” button.

I s t he i n for m at ion too good to be true?

O r t o o o n e - s id e d?

Or, did you not even read the whole thing before sharing?

Please, t a ke a second to really process wh at t he a r t icle is tr ying to make you feel.

Because someone is shaking their head at what you’re sharing, too.

Chris Lundy News Editor

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“Feel Good” Bills On Firearm Restrictions On March 26, the New Jersey Assembly voted on six bills concerning the regulation of fi rearms. The bills are simply “feel good” bills which will have a net zero effect on public safety in New Jersey. They all passed Assembly and are headed to the Senate. The Senate has the opportunity to be more thoughtful and re-review these flawed proposed laws.

In New Jersey, we are already under some of the strictest gun control laws in the country. Yet, with those strict gun control laws, we have cities with some of the highest crime rates in the United States: Camden, Trenton and Newark. Further gun control measures only hurt the law abiding citizen, as criminals have no respect for the law as it is already written.

A breakdown of the bills are as follows: A2671 (Magazine Ban/ Gun Ban) - Restricting the magazine capacity down from 15 to 10 rounds. This bill does nothing to add to public safety. Recent shootings and past shootings have been done with 10 round magazines. The Clinton Gun Control measures that restricted fi rearms to 10 rounds nationally for a decade yielded no appreciable positive effect. Further, there is no concession in the bill to reimburse gun owners for their personal property when it becomes illegal.

A1217 (No-Notice Suspension of Gun Rights) - This bill, while seeming well-intentioned, removes the due process of our rights. It is a breakdown of our 4th Amendment Rights. Police can already seize fi rearms from dangerous persons.

This is a dangerous bill that can lead to the harassment of gun owners based on personal feelings.

A1181 (Allows Suspension of Gun Rights by Unac-

Letters To The Editor countable “Health Profesillegal fi rearms are trans- p.m., the plow comes and sionals”) - This bill is too broad and will lead to a system where mental health professionals will deny the rights of citizens based on the possibility of liability.

The recently signed into law by President Trump, fi x NICS bill, will essentially mitigate many of the problems we have with our background checks and also act as a bridge between mental health professionals and the FBI reporting system.

A2758 (Kills Self-Defense) - Taking the current unconstitutional code of Justifiable Need and making it stat ute will only blaze the way for a stronger lawsuits against NJ. As enumerated in Heller, you cannot regulate rights on a case by case basis. The only people in New Jersey that get Concealed Carry Permits are former police, security guards and the politically connected.

A2759 (Bans Ammunition That is Already Banned - Concerning armor piercing ammo, this is a moot, feel good legislation. The ammo is already banned.

A 2757 ( Ba ck g r ou nd Checks on Sales That Already Require Background Checks) - This bill makes it so private sales require an FFL and background check in order to go forward. You need to pass a background check to get an FID card, in the event of a shotgun or rifle private sale. You need to pass a background check to get a pistol permit in order to execute a private pistol transfer. This is redundant and going to add cost to the law abiding gun owners. As it is, NICS is supposed to be federally funded and free to the consumer. NJ imposes a fee for this service (WHY?) If the NICS check was free and available to all gun owners without the use of an FFL, this bill would make sense a little…it is redundant and will do nothing to mitigate criminal use of fi rearms.

It has been proven already that the gross majority of

ferred into the state, not through private sales between NJ citizens. Further, gun runners are regularly released on the bail reform program. How about locking up the real criminals and gun runners?

As citizens of New Jersey, you need to look closely what the legislature is doing. It does not matter what side of the fence you are on, this is about restricting the rights of law abiding citizens. Our rights are in peril and don’t think that other rights such as freedom of speech and freedom from search and seizure are immune from this habit of unconstitutional behavior.

Take a chance to ponder this and maybe call, write, fax or email your legislator inquiring about their views on your rights as a tax payer.

The Assembly failed us...

Maybe the Senate will hold up to their oath of office where the Assembly did not: “I do solemnly swear (or affi rm) that I will support the Constit ution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey, and that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same and to the Governments established in the United States and in this State, under the authority of the people; and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of Senator according to the best of my ability. So help me God.” John J. Petrolino III Howell

Snow Plows: Friends or Foes?

If your home faces west in a snow storm you’ll get 24” on your driveway or even more, while your neighbor across the street might get 8” at most. So you shovel about three or four times, about 1.5 hours each time to clear your driveway. You shovel about 6 hours so you can get out.

Then at about 10 or 11

pushes about 6 tons of snow against your driveway. So it takes you about two hours to clear that mess. Then, just as you get in your home, you hear that damn plow again.

Just think, these plow guys that are trying to give you a heart attack are paid with your tax dollars! Do you know your mayor’s number, email, or address? Maybe it’s time to give him or her a message!

Fred Martone, Sr. Brick, NJ

Watch Votes On Gun Laws Last month, the New Jersey Assembly passed a package of measu res to address the continuing gun violence that kills an average of 35,000 Americans each year. Hopefully, these common sense measures will be passed by the Senate and signed by the Governor.

Zero doubt, gun violence in America is a complex issue and there are no quick fixes. However, the Assembly’s measures will undoubtedly help keep inappropriate weapons and ammunition out of the hands of irresponsible persons.

Given the escalating epidemic of gun violence, it is very difficult to understand why Assemblyman Ronald S. Dancer (12th District) did not support any of the measures passed by the Assembly. He voted against five measures (A1181, A1217, A2757, A2758, A2761) and abstained from voting on the bill (A2759) which bans handgun ammunition that has the capacity to penetrate body armor. Assembly man Dancer’s votes clearly defi ne his position on guns. When he is up for re-election, our votes should ref lect his voting record on gun violence legislation. Time for change in the 12th District.

Luke Stango Jackson

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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials From The Desk Of

Congressman

Chris Smith WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Fourth District Service Academy Information Night will be held Wednesday, April 19, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Naval Weapons Station Earle, 201 Highway 34 in Colts Neck, NJ, Congressman Chris Smith (R-4th) has announced.

The event is for any high school or college student (and their parents, counselors or educators) residing in the Fourth Congressional District who is interested in learning about competing for a nomination to one of the United States Service

Academies. Each institution affords young men and young women military training and a collegiate educational opportunity that is free of financial obligation, providing the student graduates and fulfills his or her service obligation.

The academies are: • The U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York • The U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland • The U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado • The U.S. Merchant Ma-

U.S. Service Academy Night Planned

rine Academy at Kings Point, New York • The U.S. Coast Guard Academy at New London, Connecticut.

Due to security restrictions on the Navy base, reservations for the event are required by calling 732-780-3035. All attendees over 18 must present a photo ID. All drivers must present their ID, a copy of their auto insurance policy and vehicle registration.

Members of Congress, U.S. Senators, the Vice President and the President may nominate constituents for acceptance to the academies.

Residents of New Jersey’s Fourth Congressional District, between ages 17 and 22 (17-25 for the Merchant Marine Academy), who are U.S. citizens and are single with no dependents, can seek

a nomination to one or more of the service academies through Congressman Smith’s office.

Interested candidates can start the application process as early as the spring of their junior year in high school.

Unlike the other four service academies, the Coast Guard Academy does not require a congressional nomination.

Nominations are available to those who reside in the District regardless of where they attend high school or college. The Fourth Congressional District encompasses 44 municipalities and includes parts of Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean counties. Municipalities in the Fourth District include: • Mercer County: Hamilton and Robbinsville • Ocean County: Bay Head, Jackson, Lakewood, Lake-

hurst, Manchester, Point Pleasant Beach, portions of Point Pleasant Borough and Plumsted • Monmouth County: Allentown, Avon-By-The-Sea, Belmar, Bradley Beach, Brielle, Colts Neck, Eatontown, Englishtown, Fair Haven, Farmingdale, Freehold Borough, Freehold Township, Holmdel, Howell, Lake Como, Little Silver, Manalapan, Manasquan, portions of Middletown, Millstone, Neptune City, Neptune Township, Ocean Township, Red Bank, Roosevelt, Rumson, Sea Girt, Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury Township, Spring Lake, Spring Lake Heights, Tinton Falls, Upper Freehold and Wall The seminar is free and open to the public, and advance registration is required. It

will begin promptly at 5:30 p.m. Attendees should reserve additional to pass through security checkpoints at the NWS Earle gate.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The following items are prohibited at Naval Weapons Station Earle: mace, pepper spray, or other defensive sprays or chemicals; knives, firearms, fireworks or any explosive; illegal drugs or paraphernalia; flammable liquids; club weapons; animals. All electronic devices are subject to examination for functionality. The U.S. Navy reserves the right to prohibit other items not listed above.

For more infor mation contact Jo Schloeder or Jill Morales at Smith’s Freehold Constituent Service Center: 732-780-3035.

Singer, Dancer: Winery Event Program Could Be Extended

TRENTON - Legislation sponsored by Senator Robert Singer (R-30th) to extend a pilot program that allows local wineries to hold special events on preserved farmland has passed the Senate Economic Growth Committee.

“New Jersey’s wineries have the potential to generate thousands of local jobs,” Senator Singer said. “There is a proven economic benefit to encouraging these beautiful businesses to host special events, such as a wedding.

This legislation will spur agriculture tourism and create

a level of stability for this rapidly-growing industry.”

Senator Singer chose to sponsor S-2127 in order to protect and sustain the agricultural harvest of farms, support local wineries, and attract residents and visitors to experience New Jersey’s vineyard industry.

New Jersey’s vineyards contributed more than $232 million to the state’s economy in 2016, according to a recent economic impact study.

Singer’s bipartisan bill, S-2127, would extend a state pilot program that allows

wineries to hold events on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and federal holidays. Special events often include weddings, birthday parties, and other milestone celebrations, social, or cultural events.

The 2014 pilot program expired on March 1, 2018.

The bipartisan bill extends the period of hosting special events at local wineries for an additional two years.

S-2127 would keep the pilot program active, which will benefit New Jersey’s vineyards, and the people who may choose to hold a wed-

ding or another special event at a Garden State winery as a result of this legislation.

“If we don’t extend this pilot program for wineries, employers and customers alike will pay the price,” Senator Singer said. “Extending this program will safeguard the livelihoods of thousands of local residents and ensure people can hold their special event in the venue of their dreams.”

The assembly version of this was already extended.

According to Assemblyman Ron Dancer (R-12th), the

Assembly approved A2787 which would extend the pilot program.

We do a good job promoting agricultural tourism and this pilot program is part of that effort,” said Dancer. “Extending it will give us more time to understand how well it’s working, what improvements may be needed and whether the program should be made permanent.”

The 2014 pilot program expired on March 1, 2018.

Dancer’s bill extends it for an additional two years retroactive to its expiration date.

“New Jersey is the sixth highest wine producing state in the nation,” Dancer explained. “The success of this program can further bolster the industry.”

The Garden State’s wine industry contributes $323 million to the economy.

The program permits special events at wineries that use their products to promote agricultural tourism. Events must be held in an existing building, pavilion or temporary structure, such as a tent, and account for less than 50 percent of the winery’s revenue.

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All About Autism: A Discussion & Support Group For Caregivers

JACKSON – Our support group is now meeting on a new day and time on April 18 from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Jackson Branch!

Please join us as we share information, exchange ideas, and support each other.

Together, we will explore ways in which autism affects our lives.

Teen volunteers will run supervised activities for your children who are 12 or under.

When you register, please let us know whether you will be bringing your child.

Please register for the meeting. For more information, contact Wendi at 732-9284400, ext. 4 or at wsmolowitz@theoceancountylibrary.org.

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LITTLE EGG HARBOR – Freeholder John C. Bartlett, Jr., announces that the Ocean County Department of Parks & Recreation is sponsoring a Golf Scramble Tournament/Outing for adults and seniors at the Ocean County Golf Course at Atlantis, Little Egg Harbor.

The tournament is on Thursday, May 3. Checkin at 7:30 a.m. The fee is $35 per person and includes green fees, cart, hot dog lunch, bucket of balls on the range and awards. The rain date is Tuesday, May 8. Please be available both days.

The program is #113494-3A. Awards will be given for longest drive and closest to the pin. A putting contest will be held at the turn.

To register, send a check made payable to the “County of Ocean” to: Ocean County Parks and Recreation, 1198 Bandon Road, Toms River, NJ 08753. Please provide name, address and daytime telephone number, along with the program #.

To receive more information or to receive a Parks & Recreation Newsletter call 732-5069090 or visit our website at oceancountyparks. org. The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders sponsors this event.

Ocean County Children’s Festival

TOMS RIVER – Drop in for the Ocean County Children’s Festival from 10 a.m. until noon on April 21. The theme is “Celebrate Families.”

Enjoy family-themed story times, music and movement activities, and craft activities. Visit our community resource tables with information for parents and children, and a special art exhibit featuring some of Ocean County’s youngest artists.

This event is presented by the Ocean Chapter of NJAEYC (New Jersey Association for the Education of Young Children).

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Northern Ocean Habitat For Humanity Hosts Bingo, Dinner & Auction

BRICK – Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity will be hosting a bingo, dinner and silent auction on Friday, April 27 from 5- 8 p.m. at the Brick PAL. For $20, attendees will get 6 rounds of bingo, raffle tickets and dinner. Proceeds

support affordable housing and home repair efforts in the community.

To purchase tickets, visit nohfh.com/ bingo or visit the Habitat Offices at 1187 Washington Street, Suite 3 in Toms River (open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.).

Ocean Theatre Academy Students Perform Les Misérables School Edition

WHITING – Students from Ocean Theatre Academy will be performing in Les Misérables School Edition, an adaptation of the Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon.

The show will take place at the newly renovated Stage at Christ Lutheran Church in Whiting. The students present the musical on April 20 at 7 p.m., April 21 at 7 p.m., April 22 at 3 p.m., and April 22 at 7 p.m.

“The future of the theatre is all about developing and nurturing a passion for musicals and plays among the young. This is where new audiences will come from, and I believe Les Misérables, which tells a story of so many passionate and committed young people, is proving to be a thrilling theatrical learning experience for teenagers, as well

as a wonderful communal experience for their teachers,” said theatrical producer Sir Cameron Mackintosh.

“Les Misérables is one of the most popular musicals in the world and features one of the most memorable scores of all time. Through their production, these students are playing their own part in an epic piece of musical theatre history while offering their own take on themes like revolution, free speech, conviction and redemption. We hope you’ll join us in giving them a standing ovation,” said Drew Cohen, president of Music Theatre International.

Tickets are $17 (first four rows) and $15 and should be purchased in advance.

For more information, visit oceantheatreco.org or call 732-444-3275.

Diabetes Self-Management Workshop

JACKSON – If you or a family member are diabetic or pre-diabetic you may want to consider attending the Free Diabetes Self-management workshop at the Meridian Health Village 27 S. Cooks Bridge Road in Jackson.

This workshop was created by the Stanford School of Medicine and aims to improve self-management behavior to reduce risks associated with diabetes.

Participants will learn about diabetes and how it affects their body. Workshops are highly interactive, where mutual support

and success build the participant’s confidence in their ability to manage their health and maintain active and fulfi lling lives.

The workshop will meet for 2.5 hour sessions once a week for 6 weeks. You will receive information, support and motivation along with a complimentary book entitled, Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions.

The workshop begins Wednesday April 25 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Contact Deb Shar at 609-978-3574 to register.

Non Profit Groups & Vendors Wanted For Beach Ball–A-Palooza OCEAN COUNTY – Our 6th Annual Beach Ball–A-Palooza is rapidly approaching.

The party is a huge sensation, doubling the crowd from the previous year. This event is a celebration for all ages to enjoy games, sports demonstrations, music, crafts, nature walks and limited boat tours. Jimmy and the Parrots will highlight the evening, named the best “Trop-Rock” band in the country.

Non-profit groups are invited, free of

charge, to use this event as a fundraiser by providing various activities, information or food for this exciting evening. We are also accepting food and craft vendors for this special event for a small fee.

This year’s Beach Ball-A-Palooza will take place on Friday, August 3. The party runs from 5-8:30 p.m. If you are interested in participating, please contact Lisa at 732506-9090 ext. 5951 or Loneill@co.ocean. nj.us.

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By Vivian A. Kominos, M.D., FACC, Integrative Physician About 10 years ago, I was surprised to learn that my lipstick contained lead! This brought up images of the children I had treated during my pediatric rotations with lead poisoning. Lead can lead to brain damage, kidney damage, high blood pressure and other diseases. Was the makeup company trying to poison me?

It turns out that the lead in lipstick finds its way there by accident through pigments. The pigments are washed free of most of the lead leaving only a small amount. But no one knows that there is any safe amount of lead. We are exposed to lead through air, water and food so why electively add more lead through lipstick?

I went on a quest to find the safest makeup possible which led to an increased awareness of potentially toxic chemicals in other products I used for my body and my home.

Our skin has an enormous surface area. It is the largest organ in our body. A lot of what we put on our skin can be absorbed, enabling us to use

Bus Trip To Resorts Casino PLUMSTED – Join the Plumsted Raise the Roof Fundraiser for a bus trip to Resorts Casino on May 6.

The bus leaves the lodge at 9 a.m. and will return at 6 p.m. The cost is $30, you will receive a $25 voucher.

For tickets or more information, contact Stan Reynolds at 609-914-5661or reynoldsstan@ymail.com, or neelks2457@ yahoo.com. Put “Casino” as the subject.

Friends and family are welcome to attend.

Companion Planting

JACKSON – Companion planting can protect your crops from pests, maximize pollination, and provide habitat for beneficial creatures. Come join us and learn how to implement a companion planting plan in your garden, at the Ocean County Tree Nursery on May 23 at 10:30 a.m. This is an outdoor event, please dress accordingly.

Admission is free.

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.

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Choosing Safer Makeup

the skin as a mode of entry into the bloodstream for certain drugs. Some chemicals cannot be absorbed due to their size, but many of the products found in cleansers, moisturizers and makeup are designed to be absorbed. That is how they exert their skin plumping, wrinkle releasing and deep cleansing effects. But some of these compounds can cause skin irritations or allergies, disrupt hor-

mones, damage skin and increase risk for cancer.

The Environmental Working Group reviews many products and ranks them according to their safety. Although the list of unsafe ingredients is too long, there are a few general guidelines: • Opt for products that have few ingredients • Use fewer products Just because something is labeled as “natural” or

“gentle” it doesn’t mean that it is safe Avoid tricolosan, fragrance, parabens, toluenes and oxybenzone.

Stay safe while enhancing your beauty. To learn more about health coaching, visit HackensackMeridianHealth.org/IntegrativeMedicine or call 732-994-7855 to make an appointment with someone on our team.

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Judge Rules Coffee Shops Must Display Cancer Warning

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

When I think of acrylic, my mind goes to nail salons where they apply hard acrylic to your fingernails…it doesn’t go to coffee or potato chips! But this compound is, in fact, almost always present in coffee and potato chips, as well as many other foods such as cereal, French fries, peanut butter… even prune juice.

Acrylamide levels are higher in things that are fried like French fries. Just like frying, toasting can produce acrylamide that’s why dark toast is worse for you than light toast, as are well-down has browns, versus lightly browned ones… basically the darker (more cooked) areas on your food tend to have more acrylamide. Coffee is high in acrylamide and that’s why coffee shops are facing scrutiny now. I’d like a Vanilla Latte, double-shot, extra whipped cream, no acrylamide.

Starbucks and other big-name cafes are under fire. You see, acrylamide is a compound known to the FDA as a “possible” carcinogen. To be fair, the carcinogenic potential of dietary-related acrylamide from foods and beverages is actually unknown.

Natural coffee beans don’t have acrylamide, it happens during the refinement process. When coffee growers roast their coffee beans, the acrylamide content goes up to a certain degree. Then coffee houses prepare beverages for us (the consumer) and we drink it. Does that mean we’re drinking acrylamide?

In recent breaking news, Superior Court

Judge Elihu M. Berle has just ruled that coffee companies like Starbucks, Peet’s and others will have to carry the cancer warning label in the state of California. I am confident this cancer-causing acrylamide problem won’t even impact their sales…not even a dollar! Coffee lovers aren’t going to run because we, as a nation, are fairly desensitized to toxins by now. Nobody cares if meat contains 28 different ingredients, aside from meat. Nobody cares if blueberry cereal doesn’t have real blueberries in it, but rather purple goo. Nobody cares if French fries are fried in disgusting oil.

These are the foods that are the highest in acrylamide, so you’ll want to avoid or minimize these: • French fries and potato chips • Grains like pasta • Breakfast cereal • Darkly toasted bread or bagels • Certain cookies • Lightly roasted coffee beans • Peanut, almond or sunflower butter That’s just the main foods, there are others which I can share in my extended version of this article. I’ve written a much more comprehensive article about this, including more about why the foods above are high in acrylamide and what you can substitute. I’ve also offered a list of foods and supplements that offset the damage done by acrylamide. To get all of this, it’s simple. Just sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen.com and I’ll email it to you on Tuesday.

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you will pick the movie, the restaurant and the menu selection, and if she butts in, she will pay for the whole evening. Pick up a dozen donuts and say I got these three for me and you can have the rest. Maybe when she starts seeing that you are capable, she’ll back off a little. If that doesn’t work, try answering some of the questions she gets asked. Hopefully, she’ll get the hint.

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OCEAN COUNTY – Summer sports positions are available in the Ocean County Parks recreation division. Applications are currently accepted. Must be an Ocean County resident, 17 years or older. Call 732-506-9090 ext. 5951 for an application or e-mail LONEILL@co.ocean.nj.us.

Narcotics Anonymous Meetings

JACKSON – Jackson United Methodist Church hold regular weekly meetings of Narcotics Anonymous.

NA will meet at 7:15 p.m. on Fridays at the church, 68 Bennetts Mills Road.

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By Marc S. Galella, Esq., of R.C. Shea and Associates In a prior article, we talked about how the basis of a residential real estate tax appeal is whether the property is being assessed by the municipal tax assessor greater than the property’s true market value. One of the issues in making this determination is how the tax assessment established by tax assessor equates to the true value of the property.

In all municipalities in New Jersey, there is what is called the “equalization ratio”. This is the number, expressed as a percentage, developed by the local County Tax Board to equalize the difference in tax assessments between the various towns in the county. The purpose of the equalization ratio is to ensure that each town pays it fair share of the county taxes.

This imbalance occurs because towns reassess or revaluate their tax assessments at different times. Thus, a town that reassesses its real property assessments in the current year will have different real estate values than a town that reassessed four years ago. In a rising market, properties in the town that just reassessed would have higher values than those in a town that had not re-assessed. The equalization ratio for each town can be obtained from the Tax Board in each county or the municipal tax assessor. In Ocean County it is available on the website for the Ocean County Board of Taxation.

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In other words, to determine what the town is claiming as the property value you need to look at both the assessment and the equalization ratio. This number would then be the value to use in determining whether you should consider filing a tax appeal. For example, if your property is assessed by the town at $350,000 and your property has a market value of $360,000, you may think that you are being under-assessed and thus think it is not worthwhile to file a tax appeal.

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Sca ms Galor e At The Jersey Shor e

By Jennifer Peacock OCEAN COUNTY – If it seems too good to be tr ue, or too weird even, it probably is. But scammers love to prey on people’s fears or ignorance.

Area police are warning residents to be skeptical of phone calls, emails, or even letters that prey on those things.

A scammer may have some personal data, such as the last four-digits of someone’s social security number. Posing as the IRS, they threaten to arrest people they claim have unpaid taxes.

But the IRS will only contact a taxpayer

through the mail. If someone has questions about a communication received, they should call the IRS at 800-8291040, not another number provided by the scammer.

Another scam tries to get grandparents to send money to a grandchild, or military families to send money to a soldier overseas. Whoever it is who needs money, they need it wired immediately “or else.” People are encouraged to never wire money to anyone. Confirm with a trusted family member at a recognized phone number first.

People who receive letters or phone calls about win ning a sweepstakes, usually ones they never entered, are then asked to pay a fee or provide account details to receive the prize. Do not provide this information, as it is probably a scam.

Law enforcement has these other tips to follow: • Don’t wire money to anyone.

• Don’t open unsolicited or unrecognizable emails.

• Don’t rush into hasty decisions, which are often bad decisions.

• Call the local police department to

report suspicious activity.

• Check on social media accounts to see what information is public, and change privacy settings.

• Shred documents with personal information on it. Local municipalities have shredding events throughout the year.

• Check credit reports to track fraudulent charges. Everyone is entitled to one free credit report annually. Reports can be ordered from annualcreditreport. com, the only authorized website for free credit reports, or call 1-877-3228228.

Understanding Dupytren’s Contracture By: Ashley Intile, OT, Hand Therapist

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ave you ever noticed a knot or lump located under the skin of your palm, causing your finger to bend inward, making it difficult to complete daily tasks such as buttoning your shirt, wearing gloves or reaching into your pocket? If so, you may be experiencing Dupytren’s Contracture.

• Overtime it may be difficult to lay your hand down flat.

WHAT IS DUPYTREN’S CONTRACTURE?

TREATMENTS OPTIONS

Palmar Fibromatosis, commonly known as Dupytren’s contracture, is a progressive condition that affects the layer of tissue that lies under the skin of your palm. The affected tissue called the palmar fascia, which covers the finger tendons thickens and shortens forming knots creating a thick cord that can pull one or more fingers into a bent position.

The lumps or knots that form are uncomfortable to some people, however, rarely is it painful. Dupytren’s contracture mainly affects the ring and small finger, followed by the long finger, but it can occur in any digit. In many cases, both hands are affected, but each hand can be affected differently.

CAUSES AND RISK FACTORS The cause for Dupytren’s contracture is unknown and there is no cure for this disease, however, the condition usually develops slowly and is nonlife threatening. The disease onset is seen in more middle-aged adults. It is shown to be more common in men than women and particularly those of Northern European descent. Certain things may make you more likely to develop Dupuytren’s contracture. They include: • • • • •

Drinking alcohol Diabetes Smoking Seizures Having a family history of Dupytren’s

• Thick cords may develop that feel like they are attached to the skin • One or more fingers bending or curling in toward the palm of the hand making it difficult to straighten.

Occupational therapy can help treat your symptoms conservatively, however, because Dupytrens disease is a progressive disease the contracture cannot be changed unless there is some type of surgical intervention. In severe cases, various treatment options are available to straighten the finger. These options may include needles, injectable medicine, or surgery. After a surgical intervention is performed, occupational therapy is recommended to evaluate your condition, focus on helping individuals to maintain finger extension that was gained through the procedure performed and regaining functional use of your hand. In therapy a treatment plan will be designed specifically for you. The program will include specific therapeutic exercises to treat range of motion and strengthen any areas there may be a deficit. Treatment can include: • The therapist can fabricate a custom fabricated splint to the involve finger to maintain finger extension. This splint would be worn during activities throughout the day and at night.

• Stretching and strengthening exercises in a pain- free range of motion to gain functional use of hand.

• The therapist may use modalities such as therapeutic ultrasound, scar tissue massage, and moist heat to relieve pain and inflammation.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS • Lumps or knots start to form in the palm.

The lumps may be tender to touch.

• Provide education on adaptive techniques and use of assistive devices to enhance functional abilities.

Dupytrens Contracture can have a significant impact on all

your daily activities making them difficult to complete.

Addressing this condition early can help slow the progression of the disease and have a better prognosis. At All-Care Physical Therapy, our Hand Therapist specialize in the treatment of Dupytrens and create custom fabricated splints. Contact your physician if you are experiencing

these conditions and ask if an Occupational Therapist at All-Care Physical Therapy can help.

OT HAND THERAPY IS PRACTICED IN FREEHOLD, JACKSON, WHITING, AND TOMS RIVER ASHLEY INTILE, OT Ashley Intile received her Bachelor’s of Psychology at Kean University in 2013. Following the completion of her undergraduate degree, she attended graduate school at Husson University in Maine and received her Master’s Degree of Science in Occupational Therapy in 2016.

Ashley has completed clinical affiliations in areas of outpatient orthopedic rehab with a focus on hand therapy, inpatient rehabilitation, school-based pediatrics, and mental health.

She also participated in treatment focused on constraintinduced movement therapy for children with hemiparesis, traumatic brain injury and pre-prosthetic training for upper extremity amputations. Ashley’s primarily focus is on upper extremity orthopedic care and supplementing her education with continuing education courses. Her ultimate goal is to become a Certified Hand Therapist.

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Growing Vegetables In Containers JACKSON – If you have limited space in your yard and would like to grow vegetables, container gardening is great option to consider. Sign up for this fun program, and learn how to use containers

to grow an array of vegetables at the Ocean County Tree Nursery, 499 South Stump Tavern, on April 18 from 1-2 p.m.

This is an outdoor event, please dress accordingly. Admission is free.

Friends Of The Plumsted Township Library Book Collection

PLUMSTED – The first Saturday of the month from April through October, the Friends of the Plumsted Township Library will be collecting used books for future book sales.

Fiction, nonfiction, large print, children’s books, CDs, DVDs, audio books and jigsaw puzzles are accepted.

Please do not donate soiled, mildewed it em s. Videot apes, Rea de r s Dige st condensed books, magazines or encyclopedias are not accepted.

Drop books off behind the Plumsted Township Library, 119 Evergreen Road, the first Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please do not leave items if no one is present.

The 2017 collection dates are: • May 5 • June 2 • August 4 • September 1 • October 6 There will be no collection in July.

Kids To Parks Day OCEAN COUNTY – Join us on Saturday, May 19 for this national movement designed to encourage kids and families to explore their neighborhood parks and discover science, history, nature and adventure right around the corner!

The following is a list of free activities taking place on May 19, at Cattus Island County Park, Toms River: • Seining: 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

• Nature Walk - 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

• Touch and Info Table – ongoing, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

• Nature Craft – ongoing, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

At Jakes Branch County Park, Beachwood: • Science Lesson and Craft – ongoing, 1 - 3:30 p.m.

• Live Animal Talk - 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

• Nature Walk – 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

At Wells Mills County Park, Waretown: • Canoe Rentals - Free for children 17 and under - ongoing between 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

• Family Canoe Instruction Clinic & Nature Float - 9:30 a.m.

At Cloverdale Farm County Park, Barnegat: • Pond Critters - 9:30 - 11 a.m.: Get your waterproof boots on and get ready for this fun, interactive program. During this program, we will be taking a closer look

at aquatic insects and other invertebrates known as Macroinvertebrates. Your family will get to scoop up these small swimming critters that live in Cloverdale Farm County Park’s bogs and reservoirs by using fine mesh nets and learn to identify the various species.

Please dress for the weather and wear waterproof boots. Children must be accompanied with an adult.

• Frog Craft – 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Drop on by for a quick “come and go” lesson on frogs and go home with a cute make and take frog craft.

• Afternoon at the Bogs – 2-3 p.m.: Come explore the cranberry bogs with nets on the hunt for frogs, try to catch an Eastern Fence Lizard, and see if we can fi nd and identify a few birds and insects. Please dress for the weather and wear waterproof boots. Children must be accompanied with an adult.

At Ocean County Park, Lakewood: • Make a Splash Water Festival- 10 a.m.

– 12 p.m.: Water connects us all. This festival is designed to introduce families to the importance of water in their lives.

Fun, interactive exhibits and programs will address topics like water supply and water pollution. Bring the whole family!

Borrow-A-Naturalist

OCEAN COUNTY – Calling all Ocean County teachers! Are you sick of fluorescent lights? Tired of cutting through the red tape to run a field trip? Learn to use the resources at hand to run your own outing.

Most of Ocean County’s schools are located in some of the richest and most unique natural areas in the country. Get at least four teachers together and set up an appointment for a naturalist to come to your school and get you up to snuff

on the general ecology of the schoolyard.

This program is not just for science teachers. Teachers of any discipline from art to math will find practical applications for teaching in and about the environment. The naturalist can also answer questions and provide program ideas and curriculum resources.

Contact Christopher Claus at 732-5065122, or cclaus@co.ocean.nj.us for more information or to set up an appointment.

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Across 1 Piece of cake 5 Forever and a day 9 Tony who was a teammate of Carew and Killebrew 14 Some bra fabric 15 Little bit 16 Put a lid on 17 *On the same page 19 Steakhouse order 20 “You never know” 21 Where honorees may sit 23 Miss Chile’s title: Abbr.

24 Rowing pair 26 Ragged 28 Gingerbread house roof toppers 32 Get really mad 35 “Hey, sailor!”

36 Glide above the clouds 38 False step 39 Actor McKellen

40 *Auto buyer’s consideration 42 Andy’s doll pal 43 Eccentric 45 Base lullaby 46 Likelihood 47 Nods off 49 Multiwinner race outcome 51 Say hello to 53 Take down __: humble 54 Silo filler 56 Landlocked African nation 58 Like a soldier at attention 62 Pigeonhole 64 Online business, and a hint to the ends of the answers to starred clues 66 Muscat native 67 Ready for picking 68 “Very true!”

69 Fee-based entertainment service 70 Biblical garden

71 Little shavers Down 1 Like the chance of winning a lottery 2 Grandpa’s love 3 In need of a massage 4 Journalism award 5 Prepare to fire 6 Sore loser’s opposite 7 Volcano in Italy 8 “__ with flowers” 9 Mo. for scary costumes 10 Bib-wearer’s entrŽe 11 *Illegal activity that threatens elephants 12 Blow off some steam 13 General vicinity 18 Tail end 22 Texas NBA team, on scoreboards 25 Civil rights icon Parks 27 Prom attendee 28 Profits 29 Company with orangeand-white trucks

30 *Jamaican resort 31 Soup go-with, at lunch 33 Fit automaker 34 Auditing giant __ & Young 37 Ali boxing technique 40 Deal with things 41 “Right this minute!”

44 70-Across tempter 46 “Just my luck!”

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Ocean County Human Relations Commission To Present Resources For Veterans Program

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Human Relations Commission will present “Helping Our Heroes: Resources for Veterans, Family and Friends,” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 18 at the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St. The program will honor veterans and share information about their experiences during times of conflict and the challenges they face when transitioning home.

Several guest speakers will provide insight about the policies and services available to veterans. Presenters include a representative from Congressman Thomas MacArthur’s office, Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato, Toms River Councilman-at-Large Maurice B. Hill, and Ocean County Veterans Bureau Director John Dorrity.

Various organizations, including the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Veterans Diversion Program, Housing Benefits, Mental Health Diversion, Jewish War Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the New Jersey Departments of Veterans, will have outreach tables where community members can obtain informational materials and ask questions.

The program is co-sponsored by the Ocean

Jackson Resident Inducted Into Women’s Business Honor Society

JACKSON – Juliette Porcelli of Jackson was among the 77 University of Scranton students inducted into Omega Beta Sigma, the women’s business honor society. Induction is open to students who major or minor in business, have at least sophomore academic standing, and have a grade point average of 3.25 or higher. The University’s honor society was established in 1982.

Pasta Dinner Fundraiser HOWELL – Join us on April 21 at St. Veronica’s School to benefit Chris Hunt, a husband, father, Eucharist minister, brother Knight, and friend.

Hunt suffered a massive stroke while driving his car on June 17, 2017. While he has some movement in his left arm and hand, he cannot speak or walk and must be fed with a feeding tube. He requires 24-hour care and faces a lengthy recovery.

The Knights of Columbus Council 6201 of Howell/Jackson is holding a fundraiser for Hunt to assist him and his wife Jill with ongoing medical expenses. It is our hope that the Howell/ Jackson community will show a charitable spirit to this man who has given so much of himself to his community.

Join us at St. Veronica’s at 5 p.m. There is a $20 donation that gets you a pasta dinner and a sheet of 6 bingo games. Additional sheets will be available at the door. Dinner will be served between 5:306:45 p.m. and bingo will start at 7 p.m.

For more information, call Lou McGraw at 732-804-8766.

County Prosecutor’s Office and the Ocean County Library.

The Human Relations Commission is a volunteer group working under the auspices of the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office in its effort to reduce and eliminate bias crimes and

incidents. The Commission is proactive in providing programs for the community that helps to increase understanding and respect between groups and individuals in Ocean County.

This program is free and open to the public but registration is required. To register, call 732-

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349-6200 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org.

Free parking is available daily after 5 p.m. in the top and middle levels of the Toms River parking garage located behind the library or anytime in the Ocean County parking garage on Hooper Avenue.

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SUEZ Reminds Customers About National Safe Digging Month

OCEAN COUNTY – SUEZ today announced the importance of April as “Safe Digging Month,” ensuring the safety of residential and business customers, employees and the communities served by the company.

The federally-mandated national “Call Before You Dig” number, 811, was created to help protect homeowners, contractors and utilities from accidentally striking underground utility lines while working on digging projects.

“Digging without knowing the approximate location of underground utilities such as water mains or buried electrical wires increases the likelihood of unintentional rupture, which can cause severe injuries as well as generate major service interruptions,” said Jim Mastrokalos, Director of Operations. “Although depths of pipelines, wires and cables vary, ensuring public safety, protecting the environment and preventing service disruptions is crucial.”

Mastrokalos said that residential and business customers are strongly encouraged to call 811 at least three business days before the start of a digging project, even if it involves planting a tree, a garden or installing a mailbox.

When calling 811, homeowners and business owners are connected to the local one call center, which notifies the appropriate utility companies of their intent to dig.

Professional locators are then sent to the requested digging site to mark the approximate locations of underground lines with flags, paint or both.

Mastrokalos added that with April marking the traditional start of digging season and by calling 811 prior to the start of projects, homeowners and professionals are making an important decision that can help keep them and our communities safe and connected.

Additional information about digging safely can be found at call811.com.

Ocean County Recognizes National Public Health Week

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OCEAN COUNTY – As part of the upcoming National Public Health Week, The Ocean County Health Department and communities all across the United States are recognizing the importance of behavioral health as a key component of making the U.S. the healthiest nation in one generation.

About one in every five U.S. adults — or more than 43 million people — experience mental illness in a given year. Of particular concern, according to Ocean County Freeholder Director Gerry P. Little, Liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health, is an epidemic of opioid addiction that’s killing thousands of Americans each year and hundreds right here in Ocean County in the last several years.

This epidemic, according to Freeholder Director Little, is overwhelming local law enforcement, public health and child protective systems. Daniel E. Regenye, Ocean County Health Department Public Health Coordinator remarks that: “… recent data show that only about 10 percent of the millions who need addiction treatment actually get it according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. As such, addiction support as a part of behavioral health awareness is crucial to our overall public health in Ocean County.”

The Ocean County Health Department strives to assist residents battling with behavioral health issues, according Mr. Regenye, who adds: “Our agency has multiple contracts throughout Ocean County for residents with substance use disorder and any resident looking to get into treatment may call 732-341-9700 ext. 7538 for

information and referral to appropriate providers.

In addition, The Teen Intervene program contracted through Preferred Behavioral Health of NJ is evidence based early intervention program for youth 1319 which engages both the teen and the parents in three or four-sessions. Teen Intervene is a unique and comprehensive program created with a specific focus on alcohol, marijuana, and tobacco use and is proven to reduce the use of both alcohol and marijuana when measured at six and twelve months following intervention.

As well, the Health Department funds the Recovery Peer Outreach Support Team (RPOST) to assist those in Ocean County who are battling with addiction and offering One to One Person Centered Peer Support and group sessions for individuals 18 years of age and up.

This program helps residents re-establish wellness with the help of peers who have personal experience with addiction.

Recognition of mental health illness, addiction and suicide prevention initiatives will pay great benefits toward the improvement of public health and as such, the Ocean County Health Department is pleased to advocate for improved access to mental and behavioral health services as the first component of National Public Health Week.”

For more information regarding National Public Health Week in 2018 please call Director of Administration and Program Development Brian E. Rumpf, Esq., at 732341-9700, ext. 7210. You can also visit the Health Department website at ochd.org or follow the Health Department at Twitter@ OCpublichealth or like us on Facebook.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of APRIL 14 - april 20

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Spending time with co-workers, friends and loved ones might be a prime motivating force in the week ahead. You may be tempted to fritter money away on lunches and others non-essentials.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Roses are red, violets are blue. A lot of flirting is going on around you. Although there may be plenty of social activities on your plate this week, avoid beginning serious new relationships.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Practice speaking the most diplomatic words to deal with people who are heavy-handed or domineering in the week to come. Display a talent for nurturing in your friendships and other relationships.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Keep a smile on your face in the week ahead even when people try to puncture your privacy.

Avoid power struggles and the feeling of being manipulated by thinking for yourself.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Don’t start remodeling or new business projects in the week to come as your big ideas could outstrip your practical experience. You will need courage to fight off propaganda and negative influences.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Guard your tongue. Don’t discuss confidential matters in the week to come. Your good taste may exceed the depth of your wallet, but you will find a congenial someone to share the expenses.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): A congenial atmosphere fosters tolerant attitudes and friction may fall by the wayside. Flirtatiousness may lead to compelling attractions but wait until late-week to act on them.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In the week to come it might be brought to your attention that even your well-known stamina has some limits. Rely upon trusted companions and your own sterling reputation to see you through.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Keep your pennies in your pocket. In the upcoming week you may be tempted to make investments or spend a great deal of money. Hold off as a passing passion will evaporate quickly.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Put your big business and financial plans on hold.

You might be obsessed about something or something, but it just won’t work out if you start it in the first half of the week.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Give those in charge the benefit of the doubt. Forgive past transgressions but don’t enter into any new agreements or binding contracts this week. Be willing to lend a sympathetic ear.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): One good turn deserves another. Don’t be shy about granting favors for friends or partners as this week unfolds and you will find that your good deeds are reciprocated in kind.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Go Bananas! It’s Always The Right Time Of Year For This Frozen Treat

By Wolfgang Puck I know fans of frozen desserts that will go out in a snowstorm for a scoop of their favorite flavor. If you love ice cream, you’ll eat it no matter what the weather is like. So, even though summer is still months away, it’s ice cream season now (and always).

The same doesn’t always go for ice cream flavors based on fruit. Sure, you can go into the supermarket or a big-chain ice cream shop and get strawberry or cherry ice cream any time of year, even though those flavors depend on late-spring or early-summer fruit. But, for the best homemade fruit-flavored ice cream, I prefer to use fresh, in-season produce.

One particular fruit, though, is reliable virtually any time of year: the banana. Grown in the humid tropics, bananas are always in season and almost never disappoint you; unless, that is, all you can find are green bananas, which will still ripen to brown-speckled yellow skins within three to four days.

I love to use bananas to make ice cream, because the fruit itself has a smooth, creamy consistency already very much like that of the frozen dessert itself. And they become so sweet when fully ripened that you need to add very little sugar to sweeten the ice cream mixture itself. In fact, the bananas even benefit from a hint of sour tanginess from a generous dollop of sour cream to balance out the fruit’s sugars To get the fullest, sweetest banana flavor in the recipe for my banana sour cream ice cream, you must make absolutely certain that you use very ripe bananas; so ripe, in fact, that their skins are uniformly brown, with barely a hint of yellow. Start by buying the ripest-looking bananas you can find in the market. To speed up ripening, detach those you plan to use from whatever bunch you’ve purchased, and put them in a loosely closed brown paper bag at room temperature. The bag will contain the ethylene gas bananas naturally emit as they ripen, speeding up the process. You can even boost the process by adding to the bag an apple or a tomato, both of which also give off ethylene.

In addition to the sour cream in my recipe, I also enhance the banana flavor by including touches of two other compatible flavors: mellow honey and earthy, slightly astringent walnut extract. The result is a surprisingly complex-tasting yet still mild, even soothing treat.

What could be better? Add to each serving a generous drizzle of my simple bittersweet chocolate sauce. The result is like having a fantastic chocolate-covered frozen banana in a bowl!

BANANA SOUR CREAM ICE CREAM Makes about 1 1/2 quarts (1/2 L) 8 large egg yolks 1/2 cup (125 mL) sugar 2 cups (500 mL) milk

2 cups (500 mL) heavy cream 1 vanilla bean, carefully split lengthwise with a sharp knife 4 overripe bananas, skins very covered in brown spots 1/4 cup (65 mL) sour cream 2 tablespoons mild honey 1 teaspoon walnut extract Simple bittersweet chocolate sauce (recipe follows) In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar.

In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, cream and vanilla bean. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then remove from the heat.

While whisking the egg yolk-sugar mixture continuously, slowly pour about a third of the hot milk-cream mixture into the yolk mixture. Then, stir in the remaining milk-cream mixture.

Return the mixture to the saucepan and place over low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.

Rest a fine-meshed wire sieve over a large, cold bowl. Pour the hot cream-yolk mixture through the sieve.

In a food processor fitted with the stainless-steel blade, combine peeled bananas, sour cream, honey, and walnut extract. Process until smoothly pureed, stopping as needed to scrape down the bowl. Pulse in a little of the creamyolk mixture to liquefy the banana mixture; then, stir the banana mixture into the creamyolk mixture until smooth. Cover the bowl and refrigerate until cold, 1 to 2 hours.

Transfer the mixture to an ice-cream machine and free following the manufacturer’s instructions. Serve with simple bittersweet chocolate sauce.

SIMPLE BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE SAUCE Makes about 3 cups (750 mL) 2 cups (500 mL) heavy cream 10 ounces (300 g) good-quality bittersweet chocolate, 65 percent to 70 percent cacao, chopped Pour the cream into a large saucepan and bring just to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently and taking care not to let the cream boil over.

Put the chocolate in a heatproof mixing bowl.

Pour the boiling cream over the chocolate. Let stand so the hot cream softens the chocolate, about 1 minute. Carefully stir with a whisk to blend the sauce, carefully scraping down the bowl sides occasionally.

Use the sauce immediately. Transfer any leftover sauce or all of it, if you like, to a covered container and refrigerate for up to several days. Rewarm gently in a double boiler or in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over very low heat.

(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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