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–Photos by Judy Smestad-Nunn The back of the property is where the sports dome would be located. Route 70 is in the distance.
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–Photos courtesy the Reas The child was brought to safety.
By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - The governing body was asked to vote on an amendment to the Metedeconk Village Redevelopment Plan that would allow for a recreation center as an approved use, and the ban the construction of any gas stations at the site. A previous 2015 amendment banned the construction of residences at the former Foodtown site, and since the township owns the 11-acre property, it has some control over what will go there, said Mayor John G. Ducey during a recent Township Council meeting. “It seems like we have gas stations everywhere,” he said, and after the meeting said that different groups have been approaching the administration to build gas stations in different areas of town. The amended plan would also allow for drive-throughs, which could be part of the retail component to be located at the site fronting Route 70. “The redevelopment plan is essential in identifying
A Freeholder By Any Other Name…
By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK TOWNSHIP Long-time Brick Township lifeguard Liam Rea, 19, said that he reacted before he could even mentally process what was going on after he and his brother Sean, 17 - who is also a Brick lifeguard - saved a young life while vacationing in Jamaica earlier this month. “My training prepared me completely, it just kicked right in,” said Liam in a phone interview from his room at Stockton University, where he is a freshman. Every year the Rea family, which includes dad Jim, mother Kim and youngest brother James, vacation outside the country with
By Jennifer Peacock OCEAN COUNTY – Does an antiquated name keep people from participating in the political process? Some Trenton politicians believe so and want a change that they say aligns with 21st Century sensibilities. Republican Senator and Whip Joe Pennacchio (R-26) sponsored bill S402 that will change “freeholder” to “county commissioner,” and “board of chosen freeholders” to “board of county commissioners.” While the original language allowed counties to decide whether to change their names, a senate substitute - if passed - would require the name change. It’s a change that not only distracts from what really ails the state, but buckles to PC warriors who want to deny and dismantle history, Ocean County officials said. “This is the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders. It has been since 1850,” Freeholder John C. Bartlett Jr.
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How To Help An Overdose Victim
By Jennifer Peacock TOMS RIVER - Corey Ressler was 22 when he died of an opioid overdose. In the summer of 2010, friends called 911 from Corey’s cell phone, but the call dropped. Someone called 911 from a different location about 30 minutes later, but it was too late. Corey’s father, Paul, wanted people to be able to call for help without fear of prosecution. He wanted those overdosing to have a chance to live and get help. Paul Ressler created The Overdose Prevention Agency Corporation in Hamilton. His group, with others, worked tirelessly to get the Overdose Protection Act passed. The law, passed in 2013, protects callers reporting an overdose from arrest and prosecution. TOPAC’s focus now is naloxone training, which is often the first step (Overdose - See Page 4)
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Continued From Page 1 said. “…It pains me to think the state senate has before it a bill which would change the name of all board of chosen freeholders in New Jersey to ‘board of commissioners.’ I don’t know of a nice way to say this, and I’m not going to try: I can’t think of a more stupid idea.” What is a freeholder? In modern parlance, a freeholder is an elected member to the board of chosen freeholders, the body that runs each of New Jersey’s 21 counties. The body can have between three and nine freeholders. The term is unique to New Jersey county government, and comes from the state’s 1776 constitution: “That all inhabitants of this Colony, of full age, who are worth fifty pounds proclamation money, clear estate in the same, and have resided within the county in which they claim a vote for twelve months immediately preceding the election, shall be entitled to vote for Representatives in Council and Assembly; and also for all other public officers, that shall be elected by the people of the county at large.” The term describes a property-owning male free of debt, and not many people in New Jersey know what a freeholder is, Pennacchio said in a March 26 press release. “Commissioner” is more recognizable and inoffensive term. Currently, Virginia Haines is the only female freeholder serving on the county’s five-member board. In Monmouth County, Deputy Director Lillian G. Burry is the only female on its five-member board. Burlington County also has five members, two of whom are women and one,
Kate Gibbs, is director. In Atlantic County, its name, come up with something that makes some nine-member board has four women. sense,” Bartlett said. “New Jersey stands alone while other states have New Jersey, being one of the 13 original colchanged the position of freeholder to a commis- onies, should be proud of its colonial heritage, sioner, modernizes the position,” said Pennacchio. Bartlett said. The state legislature is saying there “When you have a title, which refers to men ‘free are parts of the state’s history it doesn’t like and and clear,’ you ultimately discourage individuals wants to wipe out that history. You don’t throw from participating in critical local government away the past. positions.” “It seems to But Ocean me we are in a County itself frenzy in this already had 12 country right commissions, now to tear “all of which down statues, to have commistear down monsioners,” Bartlett uments, to tear said. There are down things more than 100 that perhaps commissioners have pieces of in the county. them that might Some municinot be appropripalities in Ocean ate today, but County - Long were appropriBeach Townate in their own –Photo by Jennifer Peacock term and time,” ship and Beach Haven, for ex- Freeholder Gerry P. Little said Trenton has more Bartlett said. ample - have a pressing problems than changing “freeholder” to He has served commissioner “commissioner.” as freeholder for form of govern38 years, the lonment. And Freeholder Ginny Haines was com- gest to date in the state. “But to suggest that the missioner of the New Jersey State Lottery. The office of freeholder, that the term freeholder…is governor’s cabinet are commissioners. in some way sexist, or is in some way racist, is “The term is one of the most overused terms downright insulting.” in American governance today,” Bartlett added. 2017 saw a rash of statues and memorials “…The state is rife with commissions and com- removed of Confederate leaders, including Conmissioners. federate General Robert E. Lee in several states. “At least if you’re going to come up with a new Should the bill become law, all county letter-
jerseyshoreonline.com heads, stationary, “all other writings,” and websites would have to show the name change on Jan. 1, 2019. Signs that would require “the expenditure of county funds” to change can be updated “upon the next update or replacement made in the ordinary course of business.” “New Jersey has a lot of problems. We have a pension system that they say is bankrupt. Our state has had 11 or 12 bond rating declines. Education funding is a mess…Our higher education, they’re underfunding that, they don’t fund vocational schools. Our roads and bridges around the state are falling apart, except here in our county system and other county systems,” Freeholder Director Gerry P. Little said. “The state is wasting time on doing something which is totally superfluous, will not address the real issues. It refocuses attention from the real issues on something that’s irrelevant.” Haines agreed with her fellow freeholders’ assessments in an April 23 email to Jersey Shore Online. “I am against changing the title of freeholder to commissioner. I feel Senator Pennacchio is changing history, the state has many other issues of more importance to handle, than changing the name of county officials,” Haines said. “…When I travel to other states and tell them I am a freeholder I explain it is the term which was given to individuals who run the government on a county level. I have never had anyone say anything negative about the term freeholder. Once I explain the term they just simply say ‘Oh, ok.’ We were the third state to become a state and New Jersey chose to keep the term which has been our history.”
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Overdose: Continued From Page 1 in saving the life of someone who has overdosed on an opioid. Heidi Modjeski, TOPAC’s director of community outreach and training development, spoke on the signs of an opioid overdose and how to properly administer naloxone - the generic name for Narcan - at a recent training session at Ocean County College. “Our goal is to train individuals how to use (naloxone), so we can help the people so they can get the help they need to get into recovery,” Modjeski said. It’s important to first understand how opioids attack the body. The opioids bind to opioid receptors in cells throughout the body, especially those that affect sleeping and breathing. Basically, the opioid tells the brain “You don’t have to breathe.” Those who have overdosed are nonresponsive to shouts or aggressive touch. Their lips and fingertips are blue, their breathing labored like a death rattle, their pupils a pinpoint. The heartbeat is faint. The most important thing to do for someone is call 911. The caller must stress that the person isn’t breathing, that it’s a possible overdose. While many users ingest a cocktail of drugs, naloxone will only reverse the overdose of opioids, which emergency workers say is positive. The naloxone tells the body it’s not high anymore, but only for about 30 minutes. (And if it ends up they aren’t overdosing on an opioid, the naloxone will do no harm. It’s safe to use on pregnant women, too.) “The person who is going to wake up from this, they could be extremely angry, there could be
violence, they could be very groggy. They might not know where they are at,” Modjeski said. “And then the worst thing is, they might immediately want to get high again. They’ve likely not felt so sober in a long time.” A person can relapse into an overdose once the naloxone wears off. It is okay to administer another dose, Modjeski said. They cannot overdose on naloxone. It’s important to keep the person breathing while waiting for emergency teams to arrive. There are several ways to deliver naloxone, but the most popular are nasal sprays, which are now available over the counter at popular drug store chains, or auto injector, which does require a prescription. And while it may seem like common sense to store the drug in a glove compartment of a vehicle, naloxone does go bad and must be stored at room temperature, around 70 degrees. So what should someone do if a friend or loved one appears to have overdosed on an opioid? You should first try to rouse them, first by shouting their name, then rubbing your knuckles on their breastbone or nose tip. If the person remains unresponsive, call 911. Roll the person on their side and clear their mouth. Roll them on their back, arch their neck, pinch their nose, and give two big breaths of air into their mouth. Administer the Narcan, and give one big breath every five to seven seconds if necessary. Most naloxone nasal sprays available are administered in one nostril. Auto injectors are administered in the upper thigh. And Modjeski’s biggest piece of advice to those helping the overdose victim: don’t touch any bags laying around. A little boy in South Jersey died recently when he touched a bag containing
–Photos by Jennifer Peacock Top: The Narcan nasal spray is administered by placing the nozzle into one nostril. It’s important to not pump or prime the spray before using, as it wastes the naloxone and then may not be a big enough dosage to revive someone who is overdosing. Lower: Evzio is a name-brand naloxone auto injector that speaks the administering instructions when activated. The small window in its middle shows the drug, which should be clear. A milky liquid means the naloxone has expired and isn’t usable. fentanyl, which can be absorbed through the skin and is lethal in small doses. The boy overdosed and died immediately. Even healthcare workers double up on gloves when handling fentanyl. Wait
for the authorities to arrive and handle any bags or paraphernalia, Modjeski warned. For more information on TOPAC, visit overdosepreventionagency.org.
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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials From The Desk Of
Congressman Tom MacArthur WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Tom MacArthur (R-3rd) released the following statement after the VA announced the Brick Veterans Affairs Clinic relocation project
would be delayed: “(The) announcement about the Brick VA Clinic project is simply unacceptable. While the VA works out these contract issues, they must immediately
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Chris Smith POINT PLEASANT BEACH - Congressman Chris Smith (R-4th), dean of the New Jersey Congressional delegation, delivered excerpts of the following remarks at Point Pleasant Beach at the signing of the STOP Offshore Oil and Gas Act by New
Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy: “Special thanks to Governor Murphy for his invitation to join him as he signs this extraordinarily important legislation to ban oil and gas exploration, development and production in State waters that is to say, within three nautical
Capitol Comments Senator Cory Booker
Capitol Comments Senator Robert Menendez
PATERSON, N.J. - U.S. Senators Bob Menendez, a senior member of the Senate Finance Committee that sets national health policy, joined Sen. Cory Booker and Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. at St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Paterson to discuss bipartisan, bicameral legislation the lawmakers introduced to help boost hospitals’ resources in the fight against opioid addiction.
“The ALTO program here at St. Joe’s is at the forefront of innovative thinking and new approaches to treating pain to fighting opioid addiction,” said Sen. Menendez. “This creative thinking and willingness to approach health care delivery in new ways is critical to moving our health care system forward, tackling the scourge of addiction, and saving lives. We want to see every hospital and provider
Brick VA Project Delay Is Unacceptable
address the parking issues our veterans are experiencing at the existing facility in Brick. Our veterans have sacrificed so much to defend our nation and they deserve better.” Last month, MacArthur urged the VA Secretary David Shulkin to expedite the Brick VA Clinic relocation project and provide consistent updates on its progress. The full text of the letter is as
follows: “Dear Secretary Shulkin, “I am writing to express my concern regarding the Brick Community-Based Outpatient Clinic relocation project. I would like consistent updates on the status of when the construction will begin and a timeline for the completion. “Our veterans have sacrificed immensely to ensure the safety and protection of our nation
and its citizens. They are deserving of the utmost respect and care. As the Brick Clinic stands today, it does not provide full services to our veterans and does not provide adequate parking which has caused many veterans to park far from the clinic. This is burdensome and difficult and our veterans deserve better. My congressional district is home to the largest population of veterans in New Jersey.
“I hope you can provide me with an update and I respectfully request that you expedite the Brick Community-Based Outpatient Clinic relocation project. I know that our Veterans Administration has a mission of serving those who have served us, and in this case, we are failing our veterans in need of care. “Thank you for your consideration.”
STOP Offshore Oil And Gas Act Effectively Halts Drilling
miles from our coastline. “By prohibiting ‘any pipeline or other infrastructure that transports oil or natural gas from production facilities located in federal waters or other coastal state waters in the Atlantic Ocean through New Jersey State waters, and any land-based support facilities…’ the STOP Offshore Oil and Gas Act makes drilling now or into the future nearly impossible.
“Why is all of this important? Opening the waters off the coast of New Jersey to oil and gas exploration, development and production poses catastrophic risks to our 127-mile shoreline, tourism, marine habitat, plant life and fishing. “Seldom has any issue united the people of New Jersey, the congressional delegation, the State Legislature and local public officials as our opposition
to offshore oil and gas drilling. “The biggest takeaways from a meeting a group of us had with Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke on February 27th was that the dearth of oil or gas reserves off our coast and the lack of existing shoreline infrastructure including pipelines meant we weren’t likely to be on the final list. But ‘likely’ doesn’t mean we’re in the clear. Significantly, as of today, any shoreline
infrastructure designed to enable oil or gas development is comprehensively prohibited by state law. “Let’s not forget that the last three presidents - Bush, Obama and now Trump - have all initially proposed offshore drilling off our coast. “The legislation the governor just signed is our best insurance policy to ensure that doesn’t happen now - or ever.”
Tackling Opioid Addiction Starts With How You Treat Pain across New Jersey and across this nation follow St. Joe’s lead, and our bill provides the necessary federal resources to help make it possible.” The Alternatives to Opioids (ALTO) in the Emergency Department Act would establish a national demonstration program, based on the successful program implemented at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in 2016, to test alternative pain management protocols to limit the use of opioids in hospital emergency departments nationwide. Language from the bill is included in a legislative package scheduled for committee markup in the Senate. Sens. Menendez and Booker and Rep. Pascrell were joined by health professionals, advocates, and individuals impacted by the opioid epidemic at a news conference outside the emergency department. The lawmakers convened a statewide summit in 2016 at St. Joe’s - which had just launched its ALTO program - to
explore solutions to the heroin and opioid addiction epidemic gripping New Jersey and the nation. In just two years since implementing ALTO, St. Joe’s has successfully reduced opioid prescriptions in their emergency room by 82%. Recently, Sen. Menendez toured a recovery center in Elizabeth, where he met with experts and individuals in recovery, and announced a budget agreement he supported that provided an additional $6 billion to fund the national fight against the opioid crisis. The senator is also an original cosponsor of the Combating the Opioid Epidemic Act, which would authorize $45 billion over ten years for opioid abuse treatment, prevention, detection, and surveillance programs. Sen. Menendez cosponsored the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA), signed into law in 2016, which provides resources to states to expand disposal sites for unwanted prescription drugs and to develop better monitoring systems for
prescription drug use, makes naloxone more widely available to law enforcement agencies and other first responders to help prevent overdoses and save lives, creates an evidence-based opioid and heroin treatment and intervention program, and sets national treatment standards. The senator has successfully pushed back Republican efforts to dismantle the Affordable Care Act and the Medicaid expansion, which gives thousands of New Jerseyans access to vital mental health and substance abuse services. Sen. Menendez visited a community health center in Newark, where he met recovering addicts who credited Medicaid with saving their lives. Last May, Sen. Menendez helped lead a group of 28 senators in calling for increased federal funding to help combat the opioid and illicit drug abuse epidemic. Sen. Menendez pressed U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Bur-
well during a Senate Finance Committee hearing in February 2016 to expand access to medication assisted treatment options, which led HHS a month later to move to double the current patient limit for qualified physicians who prescribe buprenorphine to treat opioid use disorders. Sens. Menendez and Booker hosted a 2016 forum on the opioid epidemic with the U.S. Surgeon General, local doctors, treatment providers, and advocates. They partnered with local law enforcement to promote National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day and encouraged New Jerseyans to discard all unwanted narcotic pain killers and other prescription drugs at participating local police stations and county prosecutor’s offi ces. Sen. Menendez held another strategy session in the fall of 2015 to discuss drug treatment options and programs, access to medications, and explore ways the federal government can help.
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F EATURED L ETTER Celebrate National Volunteer Month All Year Long As National Volunteer Month comes to a close, it is important that we continue to celebrate the work of local volunteers and promote the importance of volunteer service in our communities throughout the year. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth & Middlesex Counties is a volunteer-driven organization with over 700 mentors dedicating themselves as role models to children in our program. Our volunteer mentors, also known as “Bigs,” encourage children to thrive and succeed in their everyday lives by providing individualized attention and guidance that every child needs. BBBSMMC would not be where it is today without our volunteers and I thank them for their commitment. BBBSMMC provides 1-to-1 mentoring for youth ages 6-18, also known as “Littles” in the program, through our Community, School, and Beyond School Walls Programs. By placing children in a quality mentoring relationship, we provide them with the tools they need to be competent, confident, and caring members of their community. Each time we pair a child with a Big Brother or Big Sister, a new relationship is formed that will be built on trust and a new friendship will blossom into a future
of unlimited potential. Currently, we have over 60 children who are waiting to be matched with their own Big Brother or Big Sister. In as little as 4-6 hours per month, you can mentor a child and empower them to become a strong young adult capable of reaching their life’s goals. Our Littles often continue on to become leaders in their own right, elevating other individuals around them. While the BBBS mentorship program does not last forever, the relationship you foster with your Little can last a lifetime. Giving these children good role models teaches them to explore beyond their comfort zone while knowing that there will always be someone there to support them. National Volunteer Month does not have to be limited to April alone. You can live the ideals and values that this month carries by becoming a Big for BBBSMMC. Being a mentor is an enriching experience that touches many lives beyond your own. Give your time and apply to be a Big by at bbbsmmc.org/apply-now. The life you change just might be your own. William Salcedo Executive Director, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth & Middlesex Counties
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Letters To The Editor Wage Gap Must Be Closed Something needs to be done about i ncome i nequality. It is not right that CEOs walk away with incomes 300 times higher than the average worker. Yes, some CEOs work hard. Three hundred times harder than the average employee though? That’s doubtf ul. T he g rowi ng wage gap is dist urbing and truly a human rights violation. I urge Tom MacArthur to introduce legislation to combat income inequality. Women and men should be paid equal wages. Minor it ie s shou ld not be further marginalized and disadvantaged. The United States is the wealthiest nation on earth, yet the top 1 percent has received the vast majority of wages increased due to productivity. Tech nolog y is not to blame. Humans are. The system is set up so that those i n power st ay i n power. Wages have been stagnant for four decades now. Minimum wage used to be able to sustain a single individual, now it is impossible to live off of minimum wage. No one should work for t y plus hours a week and live in poverty. Jenna Kobular Toms River
The Art Of The Deal In North Korea When Donald Trump took office, he mentioned from the beginning that it would be great if the potential nuclear threat from North Korea can be “dealt with.” Most everyone including all political types, historians, news junkies, and me felt it was a 1,000 to one longshot that President Trump can be successful. It has been historically impossible to make a deal that sticks with North Ko-
Letters rea. It was thoughtTo they The throughout Editor my lifetime. my medical bills continue talk and delay and talk and delay, etc. President Trump, our new posit ive th i n k i ng, deal making, optimist has been making friends with worldwide powers, looking at leverage among all the countries, and looking for a chance to approach North Korea and open a line of communication. In the meantime, he kept increasing the sanctions on North Korea in many areas. A deal to have North Korea stop trying to be a nuclear power will be hard to make, and will have to include a lot of specifics about “inspection” to document North Korea’s activities. It does seem that President Trump’s hard work is paying off a little bit, and North Korea and President Trump will soon chat about “denuclearization,” whatever that means. I think the odds of making a deal have been lowered from 1000 to one to 15 to one. Let us stand behind President Trump and hope he can keep lowering the odds, with the sanctions doing their job, and many countries helping by exerting international pressure for the fi rst time. David F. Lipton Beachwood
Save Pre-existing Conditions In Health Care As with most people, I have serious concerns about my Congressman Tom MacArthur as it relates to health care. Especially because as the author of the “MacArthur Amendment” he worked to weaken provisions in the Affordable Care Act for people with pre-existing conditions. That’s because of Marfan Syndrome, a pre-existing condition I have had since birth that has required constant care
I am only alive today because of the exceptional care I’ve been given to address a myriad of related problems as a result of this condition, most notably, due to the effect on my heart. Recently, I attended a vigil at my Congressman’s office. That’s because it was Tax Day - and we are being asked to pay the price for the huge permanent tax breaks that Congress enacted to aid corporations and wealthy campaign donors while they shor tchange our future. Representative MacArthur was the only New Jersey Congressman to support the tax legislation. It will increase the budget deficit, which results in cuts to Medicaid, Medicare and other important priorities. Congress is already proposing cuts to food assistance, Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security. In 2010, I had my first life-saving open heart surgery that, at 46, left me unable to work and began a 10-year odyssey of trying to regain my health and some semblance of the life I had prior. Not seven months later, the prosthetic valve replacement thrombosed and yet again, because of an accurate and quick diagnosis at Jersey Shore followed by emergency open heart surgery at N Y Presby ter ian by some of the best physicians and surgeons in the field, I survived. While I was fortunate to be taken care of under my husband’s insurance he has through work, I was unable to return to work on my own and filed for disability. One of the greatest benefits of this was receiving Medicare coverage which has been a godsend over the last seven - eight years as
to mount with additional related (and non-related) surgeries and treatments. Since my second open heart surgery, I have been hospitalized nine different times, including two eye surgeries, a hysterectomy, breast cancer, wound care, and on dialysis for acute kidney failure. This does not include any of the supportive or follow-up care I’ve required as a result - visiting nurses, physical therapy - or medications which we pay out of pocket. Medicare has provided the gap that has helped us make it through by picking up where my husband’s coverage ends. It has literally saved us thousands of dollars in co-pays and extending benefits when we have exhausted what we are entitled to through his plan. This has been especially important as the premium he pays for coverage rises exponentially every year, our share being close to $600 a month out of pocket, getting us to a point where we really wonder if it can be considered “employee sponsored health insurance” anymore. It’s too expensive to be sick or infi rm in America, yet we have the greatest access to healthcare technology and innovation the world has ever k now n. I’m alive today because of it and Medicare over the last seven years has made it possible for me to have access to it. Instead of making cuts to programs we depend on, we should make sure the rich and corporations pay their fair share of taxes so we can look out for one each other when disaster strikes, because it can strike any of us, at any time. Nancy Caira Waretown
C ORRECTION The Jumble answers were incorrect in last week’s edition. The correct answers were: CROWN, HONEY, LONELY, KITTEN – HOLE IN ONE. We regret the error.
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By Kimberly Bosco BRICK – Are you a high school graduate or soon-to-be graduate? Join the Ocean County Vocational Technical School for a Career Expo on May 12 at the OCVTS Brick Center, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Here, you can learn more about what OCVTS has to offer for you after high school. OCVTS programs will help you build skills and gain real-world experience to start your new career! OCVTS provides affordable and accelerated one-year training programs in in Culinary Arts, Cosmetology, Automotive Technology, New Home Construction, Certified Medical Assisting and Practical Nursing. Each program provides unique
hands-on, full-time learning opportunities for students. Get excited about your future at the OCVTS Career Expo! You will even have a chance to speak with instructors and other OCVTS students about the programs and see first-hand demonstrations of what students do in these programs. Financial aid and admissions representatives will also be on hand to answer any questions you may have and assist with registration. These programs are eligible for Federal Financial Aid, Veterans Education Benefits and Unemployment Retraining Benefits. For more information, visit ocvts.org or call 732-473-3100 ext. 3144 or ext. 3157.
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BRICK – The Brick Township Recreation Department is hiring Tennis Instructors for their 2018 programs. Applicants must be 16 years or older. To apply, visit the website at townshipofbrick.seamlessdocs.com/f/YDnmdx.
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A Night At The Cabaret
LAKEWOOD – The Lakewood Historical Society & Lakewood Heritage Commission proudly present “A Night At The Cabaret.” Join us as we take a trip back in time to the glory days of the hotel industry in Lakewood, NJ! Through audio and visual images, “The Last of the Lakewood hotel musicians”, Jimmy Givens will recreate what life was like in the hotels, in the 1960’s through the 1970’s! You
Brick Students Participate In Township’s Upcycling Program BRICK – Eighth grade science classes at Lake Riviera Middle School are taking part in Brick Township’s Upcycling Program. The program invites all schools and students to create something from old, discarded items that no longer have use or value, into something with a purpose. During Earth Week, students’ projects were on display at various locations around town for residents to view. Locations included Ocean Medical Center on April 18, the Green Fair on April 21 and Town Hall from April 16 to April 24. For more information on recycling and the Upcycle Program, you can contact Township Recycling Coordinator Trish Totaro at 732-451-4066.
Brick Farmer’s Market
BRICK – Come out for the Brick Farmer’s Market on May 19 at Windward Beach Park, 265 Princeton Ave., on Saturdays from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 2018 vendors include: Abraham’s Landscaping and Nursery, Beckage Farms, Cream Ridge Winery, Down To Earth, Wicked Good Spices, Momma’s Homemade, Port Coffee, Sweet Marie’s Bakery, and many more!
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NJ Medicinal Marijuana Program Now Accessible On Mobile Platforms
By Kimberly Bosco NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Department of Health recently announced that you can now access the NJ Medical Marijuana Program on mobile platforms, where you can perform tasks such as register, upload documents and make payments from your phone or tablet. “Continuing our focus on improving the consumer experience in the Medicinal Marijuana Program, for the first time since the program’s inception, the website is now mobile friendly,” said New Jersey Health Commissioner Dr. Shereef Elnahal. “With the rise in smartphone and tablet usage, providing mobile access to the Medicinal Marijuana program is a great fi rst step.” In addition, the Department is also investing $50,000 into a public awareness campaign, which aims to inform physicians and patients of expanded medical conditions. The public awareness campaign will consist of social media, a radio PSA by the Health Commissioner and online advertising. Not to mention, the Department plans to produce a webinar this spring, where the Commissioner can teach lectures for medical students, residents and other physicians throughout NJ. Commissioner Elnahal submitted a report of the NJ Medical Marijuana Program that contained over 20 reforms to the program, of which mobile access was one. With
this report, the program has now added five new medical conditions – including anxiety, migraines, Tourette’s syndrome, chronic pain related to musculoskeletal disorders, and chronic visceral pain –, reduced patient and caregiver fees, allowed dispensaries to submit waivers to add satellite locations, proposed changes in law that would increase the monthly product limit for patients, and allow those in hospice care to have an unlimited supply. The Alternative Treatment Centers have submitted three satellite waiver requests so far. Some of the changes to the program include: Lowered biennial patient registration fee, from $200 to $100 Veterans and seniors were added to list of those who qualify for the $20 discounted registration fee. Program was elevated to a Division level New Assistant commissioner is Jeff Brown. Currently, 19,216 patients, 577 physicians, and 870 caregivers participate in the program. For more information on program reforms, visit nj.gov/health/medicalmarijuana/documents/EO6Report_Final.pdf. Consumers, physicians, and business owners with questions about the report can email inquiries to MMPquestions@doh.nj.gov. For more information about medical marijuana in NJ, visit nj.gov/health/medicalmarijuana.
Gun Turn-In BRICK – The Brick Township Police Department is hosting a Gun Turn-In event on May 5 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at 401 Chambersbridge Rd. Bring valid ID, guns must be unloaded, and no ammunition will be accepted. This is not a cash for guns event. For additional information, contact the BTPD Identification Bureau at 732-262-1100.
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Brick To Host Senior Citizen Prom
BRICK – Mayor John G. Ducey, the Township Council and Brick Township Public Schools i nv ite Br ick’s sen ior citizen community members to enjoy the free 2018 Senior Citizen Prom on Friday, May 11 from 6-9 p.m. at Lake Riviera Middle School, 171 Beaverson Boulevard. National Honor Society students from Brick Township High School and Brick Memor ial Hig h School agai n come together to organize this 11th annual event with the Township Recreation Department. The Br ick Tow nship Senior Prom br i ngs ge ne r at ion s t oget he r for a n evening to remember. It provides a fun way for Brick’s students, staff, and citizens to enjoy food, dancing and fun, according to Mayor Ducey. “The Senior Citizen Prom is a great event that highlights two of our town’s best resources, our students and our sen ior residents,” said Mayor Joh n G. Ducey. “Ever yone benef its f rom
this intergenerational celebration and, more importantly, everyone has a great time.” T he 11th A n nual Br ick Tow nship S e n io r Ci t i z e n P r o m w i l l fe a t u r e mu sic by Sent i ment al Jou r ney Big Band. The night is accompanied by a special dinner menu compliments of many generous restaurants from Brick Township, who donate the evening’s meal. Seniors, staff, and students are encouraged to wear prom appropriate attire and to bring their dancing shoes for musical performances and student talent. In keeping with prom tradition, students will count the submitted ballots and announce the 2018 Senior Citizen Prom King and Prom Queen before the last dance. Please RSVP your intentions by May 4, 2018 to Cindy Colantoni in the Brick Township Recreation Department by calling 732- 262-1073. This event is limited to 150 Brick Township residents and is on a first come first served basis.
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By Fran Kirschner EATONTOWN – Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Ser vices-Acelleron ranked among the top 25 as one of the 2018 Best Workplaces in Health Care and Biopharma in Fortune magazine’s Great Place to Work. Jonathan Herman, COO of Preferred, said, “This amazing accomplishment, in which we bested much bigger, larger, and national companies, including the Mayo Clinic and the American Heart Association, is a testament to the core culture that we’ve cultivated and the company we continue to build.” Ranking was based on employees’ assessments of the pride they take in their jobs, the camaraderie they experience with coworkers, and the trust they feel toward Preferred’s leaders. Among other comments, employees at Preferred said, “I’m proud to tell others I work here; People celebrate events around here; Management trusts people to do a good job without watching over their shoulders; I feel good about the ways we contribute to the community; Management is honest and ethical in its business practices.” Preferred offers several employee-centric programs. Preferred One Wish allows every employee to submit one wish they would like to see fulfilled in the upcoming year. For example, one of the clinicians requested a Kindle with braille features for a client with visual disabilities. Wish granted! As part of the program Preferred Honor Roll, at the end of every quarter each division manager gets to nominate one
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Lakehurst Fire Hosts Spring Brunch & Gift Auction By Kimberly Bosco LAKEHURST – Come out to the Lakehurst Community Center for a Spring Brunch and Gift Auction hosted by the Lakehurst Volunteer Fire Department. This event will take place on March 29 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. We will have a 50/50
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AAUW NOCB Hosts “Flappers – Women of the 1920s” BRICK – The Northern Ocean County Branch of the American Association of University Women has rescheduled the Inter Branch meeting to Tuesday, May 15, at Willow Springs Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, 1049 Burnt Tavern Road, Brick, NJ. There will be a short business meeting at 6:30 p.m., followed by socialization at 7 p.m. and a special program at 7:30 p.m. “Flappers – Women of the 1920’s” will be performed by Trish Chambers Productions. It details a period of American history that drove significant changes in how society perceived and accepted women and was a time of meteoric growth for our country and its women. The presentation discusses the emergence of American women from the demure Gibson Girl to the flashy flapper. Also discussed are the impacts of WWI on society, the influences of literature, movies and art on how women were
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Marijuana Coming To A Pharmacy Near You By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. As a pharmacist for almost 30 years, I have to tell you I never thought I’d live to see the day when an advisory committee to the FDA unanimously voted to approve a pot-related drug, known as Epidiolex. It is making a lot of people scratch their heads in wonder, for many reasons: 1. Does this mean pot is legal? No 2. Will this drug be sold at stores without a prescription? No 3. Is it going to make people high. No The FDA’s move to prescriptionize a cannabis-related drug is stunning to most, but to me. It’s really no surprise considering the pressure they’ve been under these past few years. You see, parents of children with seizures have become activists, and have been all over regulatory agencies, such as the FDA to change the laws. Why? Because conventional medicine like benzodiazepines, phenytoin, valproate, gabapentin and/or carbamazepine weren’t always clinically successful. Children were becoming seriously injured or disabled from seizure-related accidents. Many died in their mother’s or father’s arms. Families were going bankrupt. Somewhere along the way, word got out that an extract called CBD (cannabidiol) from the cannabis sativa plant (ie pot) could stop the seizures and make some of these kids go from catatonic, to normal with one special cookie! Epidiolex is causing a lot of consumer confusion, as well as heartache in Colorado, which is the state I live in. By the way, you make your own form of cannabis every single day, and this
naturally-produced compound binds to the cannabis receptor in the same exact way as if you had smoked a joint! You have “pot” receptors all over your body. Colorado-based dispensaries have been in business for decades, and we are experiencing a population explosion in my state, primarily because we have what I call a “Pot Rush” going on, which is akin to the Gold Rush in the 1850’s, except now the commodity is weed, not gold. Epidiolex is pure CBD. There’s no psychoactive THC in it. This drug will require a prescription. The problem here is that dispensaries in Colorado can’t sell FDA approved drugs, like Epidiolex, and likewise, pharmacies in Colorado can’t sell cannabis-containing products! Parents in every state (except Colorado) will soon be able to go to the pharmacy to get the drug, once it is approved and on the pharmacy shelf. You will need a prescription. FYI, cannabis-related products can and do help with dozens of conditions, especially symptoms of insomnia, pain, autism, high anxiety, inflammatory (cancer) and autoimmune disorders. I have a longer version of this article that I can send to you if you sign up for my newsletter, at my website, suzycohen.com. In summary, Epidiolex is different from medical marijuana, mainly because it does not contain any THC whatsoever, and also because it is FDA approved, and standardized. It is the most potent form of CBD currently available, and it can’t be sold by dispensaries. Once it hits the U.S. market, it will only be available at pharmacies nationwide, with the exception of pharmacies in Colorado.
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OCEAN COUNTY – Are you or someone you know in need of home repairs? Habitat for Humanity may be able to help! Northern Ocean Habitat’s variety of home repair programs help low-income homeowners in northern Ocean County restore and maintain their homes. Habitat will partner with homeowners to alleviate critical health and safety issues and complete needed home improvement projects. The pre-approval selection of homeowners
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and repair applications is done in a way that does not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or national origin. Repair projects include railings and grab bars, water leaks, bathroom modifications, exterior repairs and more. If you or someone you know is in need of repairs, visit nohfh.com/repairs or call 732228-7962 ext. 106 to see if you qualify for assistance.
Holistic Health Spring Conference 2018 LAKEWOOD – Visit the Georgian Court University: McAuley Community Center on May 7 for the Holistic Health Spring Conference 2018 from 5:30-9 p.m. Master of Arts in Holistic Health graduate students present their fi nal research projects. Since 2004, all graduates with
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Inside The Law Title Insurance: Why Every Purchaser Needs It
Robert C. Shea Esq.
By: Dina Vicari, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates Many people ask their attorneys, “what is a title search and why do I need title insurance?” Next to having the appropriate funding to purchase your new home, ensuring that the home you intend to purchase has clean or clear title is essential. All mortgage companies require clear title. It is important to ensure that you have title insurance in the event a title issue arises after you have purchased the home. Title searchers review old deeds, mortgages and wills at the County Clerk’s office to trace the ownership history of the property. They look for any current or past mortgages, liens or judgments on the property that have not been discharged as well as whether there are any tax liens or unpaid municipal utility bills. The title searchers will also examine the chain of title to confirm that the seller’s ownership rights have not been affected and that the sellers are, in fact, selling you a home without any adverse possessory or equitable interests such as pending litigation or easements. These examples are endless, but the title company performing the search has the expertise to find all relevant concerns prior to the purchase. Once the title company completes its search it will issue an insurance policy after closing which will insure you and your lender should anyone at any time in the future come knocking on your door claiming an ownership or possessory interest in your property. Should this occur, the title company will step- in and provide you with a legal defense and assume the costs of any litigation. This coverage is similar to automobile insurance after you have become involved in an automobile collision. After an automobile collision, your automobile insurer will provide you with legal assistance and take corrective measures in the event you are sued. Fortunately,
unlike automobile insurance where you pay your premium annually, Dina M. Vicari Esq. monthly or quarterly, your title insurance premium is paid only once at the time of closing and this one time premium will provide insurance coverage for as long as you own the home. It is also important to note that if you have a mortgage you need to obtain both a Lender’s and Owner’s policy. The Lender’s policy covers the mount of the mortgage that is due at the time any claim is made. An Owner’s policy covers your ownership interest, which is a relatively inexpensive addition to the policy premium. In New Jersey, title insurance is usually paid by the buyer. After closing the buyer’s attorney may need to perform additional legal tasks to complete the conditions of the title policy such as filing additional deeds and discharge of mortgages. The purchaser will receive the final title policy in the mail approximately 6-8 weeks after closing. While all of this may be overwhelming, we at R.C. Shea and Associates can help you through the process. The law firm of R.C. Shea & Associates, Counsellors at Law, is a full service law firm representing and advising clients in the areas of Wills and Trusts, Estate Litigation, Personal Injury, General Litigation, Real Estate, Medicaid, Medical Malpractice, Workers’ Compensation, Land Use and Planning, Powers of Attorney and much more. Call or visit our office Toms River office at 732-505-1212, 244 Main Street, Toms River, email us at Rshea@rcshea.com or visit our website at www.rcshea.com.
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Elks Planning 24th Annual Fishing Tournament POINT PLEASANT – Point Pleasant Elks Lodge’s Fluke Tournament Committee have begun making plans for the 24th Annual Fluke Tournament to be held this year on Saturday, July 21, 2018. Over the past 23 years, this tournament has received outstanding recognition from anglers throughout the Tri-State area and has grown to be the largest single port fluke fishing Tournament in the State of New Jersey. For the eleventh year, in addition to our regular power boat tournament, we are having a Kayak fishing division. This Division will have separate prizes. Prizes for this division will be announced at a later date. The entry fee is $50 per kayak which will also include one ticket to the awards picnic. This year John Veprek will again be chairing the event, and he and his committee are hoping to make this year’s event the biggest and best ever. It is planned that the total prize money for the Power Boat division will again this year will be $10,000 with $4,500 for the first place fish based on 250 entries. There will also be a prize for the largest fish caught by an Elk member who is in good standing.
They must show their membership card at weight in, and an award for a child 14 years old or younger. There is a boat registration fee of $145 for 4 anglers: $25.00 for each additional angler. All registered anglers will receive free Awards Picnic food coupons. The Captain’s Meeting will be held on Friday night, July 20. There will be picnic food available for purchase on the night of this meeting also. The Awards picnic will be held on the Lodge grounds following the Tournament on July 21. Family and friends of the anglers are welcome to attend the picnic at a nominal fee. The business community in Point Pleasant, Point Pleasant Beach and the surrounding area has been very generous every year in its support of this Tournament. The Elks would welcome any Corporations or Businesses that wish to become new sponsors by donating prizes or services to this worthwhile project to raise funds to support our Lodge so that we can continue carrying on with our charitable work. For further information call 732-899-7638 or log on to the Elk website pointpleasantelks.org.
2018 Point Pleasant Beach Offshore Grand Prix POINT PLEASANT BEACH – Race boats will be on display on May 18 at the Offshore Powerboat Race on Arnold Avenue from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. On Saturday, May 19, boats will be on display at Arnold Avenue Parking lot 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come wat ch t he pa r a de of boat s
through Point Pleasant Beach at 5 p.m. on Saturday. On Sunday, May 20, the race starts at 12 p.m. in the Atlantic Ocean. The best viewing is from the Point Pleasant Beach Boardwalk. Admission is free. For more information, contact Angelo Juliano 973-3173372 or angelojuliano638@gmail.com.
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Most people are familiar with the term “melanoma,” which refers to cancer that develops in the cells (called “melanocytes”) that produce the pigment that gives skin its color. The eyes also have melanin-producing cells that can develop a form of melanoma known as “intraocular melanoma.” As with melanoma that involves the skin, intraocular melanoma, although quite rare, develops among individuals with light skin color and blue or green eyes. There is also some evidence that exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays may also increase the risk of developing eye melanoma. Because eye melanoma may not cause signs or symptoms, it is important that those at risk for eye melanoma schedule regular checkups with the ophthalmologist, who can best diagnose the disease. People born with certain growths in or on the eye, as well as those with lighter colored eyes, are at a greater risk for developing ocular melanoma. To schedule a comprehensive eye exam, please call SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES, P.A. at 732-349-5622. We are committed to providing you with the best in patient care, focusing on Lasik, cataract surgery and premium intraocular lens implants, diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma, dry eye syndrome, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, pediatric ophthalmology and total eye care.
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Boat Slip For Rent - In private residence in Brick. Asking $800 for the season. Call 732-477-3053 or 732-492-3428. (25)
Silver Ridge Clubhouse Flea Market first Thursday of every month. For more info call 848-251-3329. (t/n)
The Goddard School on Route 70 in Toms River - Is hiring for multiple full time and part time positions! We provide a warm, loving environment for children ages from 6 weeks to 6 years. We are looking for fun, energetic teachers. Must be available Monday through Friday, between the hours of 6:30am-6pm. Looking to hire immediately. Salary based on experience. Benefits include Paid time off, 401K, and paid lunch on Fridays. To learn more about our available positions or to set up an interview call 732363-5530 or email your resume to dtomsriver2nj2@goddardschools.com.
Painting - By neat, meticulous craftsman who will beat any written estimate. Interior/exterior. Free estimate. Fully insured. 732506-7787, 646-643-7678. (20)
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. (18)
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)
Cleaning Services - Good prices. Call 732-788-7986. (22)
Don Carnevale Painting - Specializing interiors. Very neat. Special senior discounts. Reasonable, affordable, insured. References. Low winter rates. License #13VH3846900. 732-899-4470 or 732-814-4851. Thank you. (18)
Rental To Share - Brick, Herbertsville area. Large room in quiet neighborhood. No pets. $630. 732-278-8976 (21)
Real Estate Investor Selling 4 Homes In Holiday City - 55+. $115,000-$160,000. Serious and financially qualified buyers only. 732-779-0237. (19)
Yard Sale Huge Yardsale - Household items, books, furniture, clothes and more. Saturday, May 5, 8 a.m. Sutton Place, Toms River. (20)
Items For Sale 14’ Pace Craft Fiberglass Boat & Yacht Club Trailer - Two Minn Kota electric trolling motors, two fish finders, four pole holders, two cushions, one battery, life vests. $1750 or B/O. 732-849-5028. (t/n)
Auto For Sale 2010 Kia Rio - 4 cyl. 4 door. Auto, CD, air bags. Only 61,000 miles. 30+ MPG. Holiday City. $4,700. 732-604-2704. (19)
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)
Misc. Flea Market In Whiting, NJ - At Crestwood Village IV. Saturday, May 5, 2018 8 a.m. to noon. Food, vendors, pull tabs. 15 E Moccasin Drive. (19)
Help Wanted Micromedia looking for a high-energy account rep to sell print and online advertising in Ocean County. Competitive base, bonuses & company benefits. Successful applicant should possess good communication skills & a desire to grow with the company. E-Mail resumes to jallentoff@jersey shoreonline.com. EOE. (t/n) Errands Person - Tues, Thurs, Sat. $240 per month. Go by yourself with your car sometimes. Take me with you to AAA Community on the highway to get a prescription. Occassionally wait for me at doc officer, wait time unknown. 732-736-9857. (20) RN (32 Hours/week) - The Pines is looking for a compassionate RN to provide care to residents in our skilled nursing/rehab community. Minimum 1-2 years experience required as well as experience with EMR. Position is 7-3 (32 hours a week e/o weekend.) Competitive starting rate. For immediate consideration apply to: The Pines, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759, 732849-2047 or email resume to rscully@ thepinesatwhiting.org. EOE. (25) 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. (18) 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) 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@thepinesatwhiting.org. 732-849-2047. EOE. (25) 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! • 3-11 FT C N A(E/O weekend) 2 positions – Skilled Nursing • 7-3 FTCHHA (e/o weekend) 3 positions – Assisted Living • 3-11 PT CHHA (e/o weekend) 1 Position – Assisted Living • We e k e n d c o m m i t m e n t p o s i tions 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. (25)
LPN – weekends and Per DIEM The Pines is looking for compassionate LPN’s to provide weekend care to residents in our skilled nursing/ rehab community. Minimum 1-2 years experience required as well as experience with EMR. Excellent starting weekend rate. We also have a PT 7-3 LPN position in our Assisted Living (3 days a week including e/o weekend). For immediate consideration apply to: The Pines, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759, 732-849-2047 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. Please note which position you are interested in. EOE. (25) Admin. Secretary - Full time, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Typing, phones, Microsoft Office, filing. Must be well organized and a people person. Whiting. Fax resume 732-350-2838. (18) P/T Maintenance/Handyman Approximately 20 hours per week. Painting, upkeep of property, general maintenance. Salary commensurate with experience. Email your resume to pwilliams@rcshea.com (20) 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. (25)
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) Need A Ride - Airports, cruise, A.C., doctors. Save $$$. Senior discounts. Tom. Save ad. 551-427-0227. (20)
Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n)
We Unclog All Drains - Including main sewer lines. Toilets repaired and replaced and more. Lic #13VH05930800. 732-678-7584, Tony. (11) 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. (21)
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. (18) Landscape Services - Clean ups, dethatching, mulch & stone beds trimming, planting, & tearouts & more Call with needs 732-678-8681 (19)
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Northern Ocean Habitat For Humanity Homeownership Program
OCEAN COUNTY – 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 x 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.
Register Every Camera Initiative LAKEWOOD – Would you like to help solve crime in your neighborhood? Video cameras are increasingly being used in both residential and commercial properties to prevent crime. As such, video surveillance has become extremely helpful in solving crimes, identifying perpetrators, and serves as valuable evidence in court. Police investigations frequently involve officers and/or detectives canvassing neighborhoods looking for cameras. Knowing ahead of time where cameras are located greatly speeds investigations by allowing officers and/or detectives to prioritize where to begin looking for evidence. Many times the best available video evidence isn’t of the crime itself, but of pathways and streets leading into and out of the scene. In an effort to continue our commitment to providing excellent police services, the Lakewood Police Department is forming a
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Lifeguards: Continued From Page 1 four other Brick families during Spring break. This year the group chose Jamaica, and many took a day trip to nearby tourist attraction called Margaritaville that features a waterpark in the ocean. Sean, a junior at Brick High School, will be a second-year Brick lifeguard this summer. He said he was near the top of an inflatable iceberg float at the waterpark and noticed that a man was going to jump off from a lower level, but instead, fell off since the float was slippery and rocking. His older brother Liam was floating on a raft nearby, and he said he also watched as the man, “who seemed off-balance,” climbed up the float and fell off, landing on a kid who was at the base of the float and who was standing next to his father. “I noticed and I dove in right away when the dad started yelling for help,” Liam said. “The kid was floating face-down so I flipped him over so he could breathe.” By this time, Sean had jumped into the water and stabilized the victim’s neck. “It was obvious he got hit in the head. He was unconscious,” Sean said in a phone interview from his home. The brothers were joined by one of their family friends, Jersey City firefighter Captain Jeff Batt, and their own father Jim, who swam the boy to shore. Sean said he kept the victim’s face and neck out of the water to prevent him from swallowing water, and about halfway to shore, the victim, estimated to be about 13, regained consciousness. “He was in shock and breathing heavy, but I was glad he woke up,” Sean said. “It could have been a lot worse.” That’s true, said Liam.
2009, entered into a development deal with M&M Development to build a hotel and banquet hall there. In 2012, M&M said that a hotel was not economically feasible for the site, and proposed a new plan that included 192 condominiums, 19,000 square feet of retail space, and 72 apartments above the stores. In 2014, the township put M&M Development on notice that their contract would be terminated if they did not abide by their original development plan, and in January 2015, M&M counter-sued the township. Superior Court Judge Craig L. Wellerson asked the parties to meet and try to settle the case out of court, which they did. The two developers are working together on a concept plan that would be presented to the council and Planning Board, so this is the next step in the process, Ducey said. “This amendment is a huge step in the process towards the development of the property, with ideal uses that enhance our community by removing an eyesore, and replacing it with great projects that provide our residents with yet another opportunity for connectivity with one another,” he said. Without the amended ordinance, which was passed on its first reading, retail would be the only allowed use, Ducey said.
“He regained full consciousness. He was shaken up, but I was happy that was talking to us and was able to tell us his name and the year,” he said. “We were met halfway by two Jamaican lifeguards, and they said they would take it from there, but I told them we are lifeguards so they let us help,” said Liam, who will be a fourth-year lifeguard at Brick this summer. The six worked together to strap the victim to a backboard and lift him about three feet over a concrete wall. By this time, a large crowd had gathered and Liam said (per his lifeguard training in Brick) they established a perimeter to keep the victim from becoming overwhelmed, and stayed with him until the ambulance came. They haven’t had any updates on the condition or identity of the victim, which Liam said he believes was also a tourist. Long-time Brick Beach Captain Donovan Brown called to congratulate the brothers, which Sean said made him happy because “he’s the strictest and toughest guy I know.” In a phone interview, Brown said the lifeguards did an excellent job. “I tell them, after hours I would expect them to help somebody, but only if they have the proper equipment, like a float or a boogie board or surfboard, something to assist them in the ocean,” he said. About two years ago, another Brick lifeguard, Brad Carrara, saved two children after hours who were struggling in the ocean off Camp Osborn, he said. “A person drowning is a very scary situation. The person who is struggling could try to push (the rescuer) under the water, so it’s very important they have the equipment,” Brown said. “I’m their boss, so I called them and congratulated them, they deserve it, they saved someone’s life,” he said. “I’m very proud of them.”
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Ocean County Librarian Honored
–Photo courtesy Brick Municipal Government Facebook BRICK – At the April 10 Township Council Meeting, in honor of National Library Week, Mayor John G. Ducey, along with Council President Heather deJong and Council Vice President Lisa Crate, honored
Ocean County Librarian Susan Gardiner. Susan, who works at the Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library, is retiring after 28 years of dedicated service to her community.
The Rascals Tour To Stop At RWJBarnabas Health Arena By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – Don’t miss the legendary Felix Cavaliere and Gene Cornish, founders of The Rascals, perform at the RWJBarnabas Health Arena at Toms River North on July 21! Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees, Grammy Hall of Fame, Vocal Group Hall of Fame members and Songwriter Hall of Fame, The Rascals are coming together to perform for the first time in five years, stopping in Toms River on their tour. “I had an epiphany while performing in Hawaii last year,” Cavaliere said. “It’s not about me – it’s about the fans. It’s about the music. I spoke with Gene and he agreed that we can’t take any of this for granted anymore.” “There’s something magical that happens when we’re on stage together,” Cornish
said. “We’re going to celebrate these songs for as long as the fans allow us to and give the fans a chance to see us perform live.” Also joining Cavaliere and Cornish on the tour will be Carmine Appice, hall of fame drummer who has worked with Vanilla Fudge, Cactus, Rod Stewart, Beck Bogert & Appice, Ozzy Osbourne and Pink Floyd, to name a few. “I grew up watching The Rascals on Ed Sullivan, I’m a huge fan,” Appice said. “These songs are the soundtrack to so many peoples’ lives. I’m looking forward to sharing the music with life-long Rascals fans, and to new generations of fans.” Come out to the RWJBarnabas Health Arena on July 21 for this legendary reunion! You can buy tickets beginning April 27 at 12 p.m. on Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of APRIL 28 - may 4
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Tick all the boxes. In the week ahead, you may have plenty of energy at your disposal. If you are organized and prioritize your work, you can get what you want in record time. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Embrace benevolent instincts. They make it easy to forgive those who have not been fair. In the week to come you will be able to achieve a compromise and create some good karma. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Make intelligent choices. Your mind may be like a steel trap, so don’t let it get rusty. In the week ahead, achieve your goals through shrewd maneuvering and make your family happy too. CANCER (June 21-July 22): In the week ahead, you may focus on moneymaking activities. You can’t relax and have fun until everything has a place and is in its place. You like to be prepared for every contingency. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The more you think, the more you develop links. In the week ahead, you might consider turning a hobby into an income producing project or invite friends to participate in a business venture. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Dreams and inspiration are a necessity, but relentless and continuous effort will bring you the greatest success. In the week to come avoid being overly influenced by someone’s vague promises.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Loosen up. In the upcoming week don’t treat family members with the same formality with which you treat business acquaintances. Use different guidelines for different groups of people. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In the coming week you may have ample opportunities to spend more time doing the things you like to do, with the people you like. Your mind will be energized by provocative subjects. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Get the best bang for your buck. In the week ahead, you should be more savvy than usual about purchases, business deals and financial investments. Exercise thriftiness. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Run your life like a well-oiled machine. You have enormous drive and energy in the upcoming week. Spend time with friends or be part an active participant in group activities. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): There may be an opening to join a local group or organization in the week ahead. New contacts may enrich your life, but where your wallet is concerned be sure to read the fine print carefully. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): There is safety in numbers. Peer pressure will keep you safe when a romantic fantasy tends to distract you from the facts. As this week unfolds focus on being careful with your money.
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Preheat the oven to 375 F (190 C). Meanwhile, prepare the potatoes: With a mandoline or a very sharp knife, cut the potatoes into very thin rounds as thin as potato chips. Arrange on a baking sheet in one layer and pour enough of the clarified butter over them to coat both sides, reserving a little for brushing the fish fillets. Season with salt and pepper, and bake until tender but not yet browning, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool. Next, prepare the sauce. In a 10-inch (25-cm) skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, and saute until glossy, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the red wine, port and balsamic vinegar; season with pepper and thyme. Boil until reduced by about half. Stir in the fish stock, and continue boiling, stirring occasionally, until the sauce begins to thicken. Carefully puree in a blender, in batches if necessary, following manufacturer’s instructions to avoid splattering. Return to the skillet. You should have about 1 1/2 cups (375 mL). Stir in the cream, and cook 1 minute longer. Strain into a clean pan and whisk in the butter. Season to taste with salt and pepper and keep warm. Raise the oven temperature to 500 F (260 C). Brush the fish fillets with some of the reserved clarified butter, and season with salt, pepper and a touch of thyme. Brush a baking sheet with olive oil, and place the fillets on it, evenly spaced apart. Arrange the potato slices, one overlapping the other, on each fillet, covering the fillets to resemble scales on a fish. Bake in the hot oven for 4 minutes. Move the baking sheet under the broiler and turn on the broiler; watching carefully to avoid burning, broil until the potatoes turn golden and crispy, around 3 minutes longer. Spoon some sauce in the center of each heated serving plate. Using a wide spatula, place one or two fillets on top of the sauce on each plate. Garnish with pinches of thyme, and serve immediately, passing extra sauce on the side.
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