2018-05-12 - The Brick Times by Jersey Shore Online

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–Photos by Judy Smestad-Nunn Under the watch of the beach captain and director of recreation, hopeful lifeguards take to the waves. (Inset) The new lifeguard stands. By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – Cory Englehardt, 16, was hoping the water wouldn’t be too cold in early May for a

swim test in the bay, which is one of the requirements to become a township lifeguard. “I’m on the swim team, and I

play football. A lot of football players are lifeguards, and a lot of the head lifeguards are

$12.6 Million Referendum For School Safety

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – On Nov. 6, voters would be asked to fund a $12.6 million referendum that would be used solely to provide security upgrades at township schools. “We had promised the public, after Parkland, that we were going to look into our security, and I am very proud to say that as of today, we have accomplished many things in a short period of time,” said Acting Superintendent of Schools Dennis Filippone during a recent Board of Education meeting. Filippone was referring to a Feb. 14 school shooting in Parkland, Florida that resulted in the death of 14 students and three staff members. Brick schools now have armed security guards in the buildings, and a safety committee has been formed, which is comprised of counselors, police officers, administrators and a government school security expert. A website designed for parents to leave tips (for example, if they overhear something about a student, or they could report suspicious behavior) has been developed, and would eventually be available for students to leave tips. “The big part is what we’re going to do with our buildings,” Filippone said. “These school buildings were not built with the presumption

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School Budget Three Shore Grads Headed Toward NFL Brings Change In Staff, Projects

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – Residents would have to dig a little deeper into their pockets to fund a 2018-2019 school tax increase that would average $138 annually on a home assessed at $295,000 after the budget was approved by the Board of Education at a recent meeting. Acting Superintendent of Schools Dennis Filippone presented an overview of the proposed 2018-2019 school year spending plan (Budget - See Page 4)

–Photo courtesy Stony Brook University Athletics Communications Department Tyrice

By Chris Christopher heers, cheers and more cheers for Ocean County high school football. Three former standouts - that’s right, an amazing three - have earned chances at landing berths on National Football League teams. Cheer loudest for Mike Gesicki, the former Southern Regional and Penn State University standout selected 42nd overall - and 10th in the second round - by the Miami Dolphins as a tight end. Gesicki should have no trouble (NFL - See Page 2)

–Photo courtesy Monmouth University Athletics Communications Department Mike Basile

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NFL: Continued From Page 1 learning the Dolphins’ blocking scheme. He was an Academic All-Big Ten selection for the second time as a junior. Gesicki will command NFL millions. His agent is Patrick Collins of the Creative Artists Agency out of the Greater Nashville, Tn., area. Cheer also for Mike Basile and Tyrice Beverette. Basile, who starred at Brick Memorial and Monmouth University, wound up with the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent after ravaging offenses as a defensive back with the Hawks. He is on the Colts’ premises as a mini camp invitee. Beverette, who excelled at Lakewood and Stony Brook University, will participate in the New York Jets’ post draft rookie mini camp. He is in camp as an undrafted free agent as a defensive back. The camp will take place the weekend of May 4-7. Basile and Beverette saw their prospects of winding up as NFL players soar Saturday, April 28 when they were called and informed of their destinations by the executives of their prospective new teams. Brick’s Mike Basile “It’s a great opportunity for me,” said Basile, a senior and a business administration major. “I was going into the day not expecting much. You obviously want to get drafted, but everything will work out and I am just grateful for the opportunity. The Colts were one of the teams that showed a lot of interest in me right from the start. I feel with the safety position I play Indianapolis is one of the better chances for me

to go in and make a team.” Basile, one of the Hawks’ captains, worked out in front of 21 NFL scouts from 18 league teams at Monmouth Football’s Pro Day at the Compete Academy in Neptune prior to the 2018 NFL Draft. He was joined by four Monmouth seniors and one ex-Hawk. Scouts from all 32 teams attended the Hawks’ practices and games last fall. They went through traditional NFL Combine metric tests along with positional drills. Basile earned a 5,04 prospect grade and flashed 4.69 speed in the 40-yard dash. “I think I had a good day out there,” Basile said. “I talked to a bunch of teams afterwards and got a lot of positive feedback so I was pretty happy with the way things went.” Basile, a 6-foot-1, 200-pounder, put up some of the best times for his position at a number of speed drills. “The scouts were pretty impressed with the numbers I put up in those three-cone and shuttle,” he said. Not much got past the former Mustang. Basile will graduate as the most decorated player in Monmouth history, earning consensus All-American honors as a junior and senior. He set the Monmouth record for career tackles with 433 last fall and finished as a four-time first-team All-Big South Conference selection, setting the conference record for solo stops with 285. The 2017 Big South Co-Defensive Player of the Year was named to the FCS ADA All-America Team earning the distinction of the top defensive back in the FCS. He also became the first Hawk to earn FirstTeam All-American honors from the Associated Press and the Walter Camp Football Foundation. The safety added 22 passes defended, eight in-

terceptions, seven sacks and six blocked kicks for coach Kevin Callahan. Basile played safety and running back at Brick Memorial under coach Walt Currie. Basile helped the Mustangs to the NJSIAA playoffs in each of his three varsity seasons, including 2013 when they were 6-4. He made 18 tackles in their Central Jersey Group IV playoff game against Manalapan. Basile notched 88 tackles, broke up 10 passes, forced one fumble and recovered three fumbles as a Brick Memorial senior. He added 540 rushing yards and 184 receiving yards as a senior with the Mustangs. He also starred as a junior, putting 82 tackles, 4 1/2 sacks and four forced fumbles into the book. He added 612 yards on 54 carries and 510 receiving yards. He scored 15 total touchdowns. Basile won three varsity letters in boys basketball for the Mustangs. Lakewood’s Tyrice Beverette Beverette competed at Monmouth Football’s Pro Day. He sped to two 4.58 clockings in the 40-yard dash. He put up a 2.60 in the 20 dash and a 1.56 in the 10 dash. His vertical jump was 36 1/2. He went 10-2 in the broad jump. Beverette, a senior, finished his four-year career with 262 stops, including 27 1/2 tackles for yards lost. He paced the Seawolves in total tackles with 96 last fall and was named Stony Brook’s Most Valuable Defensive Player. He was one of four players chosen by teammates to captain the team in 2017. He was a second-team All-Colonial Athletic Association selection. The Seawolves were named the Eastern College Athletic Conference Division I Football

Championship Subdivision Team of the Year in 2017. They were honored at the 82nd Eastern College Football Awards Banquet at MetLife Stadium, the home of the Jets and the New York Giants, in East Rutherford. They tied their single-season wins record at 10-3. They were 7-1 in the CAA for their best conference record in history. They finished second to James Madison University. As a junior, the former Piner started all 11 games at rover. He notched a team-high 98 tackles, including nine tackles for yards lost, 4 1/2 sacks, four interceptions and four forced fumbles. He was a second-team All-CAA selection. As a sophomore, Beverette played in and started eight games and was named third-team AllCAA. His 47 tackles tied for third on the team and his 28 solo stops were second on the club. He had 3 1/2 tackles for yards lost, 1 1/2 sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. As a freshman, he notched 21 tackles, including 4 1/2 tackles for yards lost, and three sacks. He added one interception and forced one fumble. He is a 6-foot, 210-pounder. Beverette was an all-timer’s all-timer at Lakewood where he starred at defensive back and quarterback for coach L.J. Clark and in basketball under coach Randy Holmes. Beverette notched 71 tackles, two pass breakups, two fumble recoveries and two forced fumbles during his senior season. He totaled 1,532 yards and 16 touchdowns as a senior, helping the Piners to their first playoff berth in 10 years. He scored more than 1,000 career varsity points in basketball for the Piners. Beverette could not be reached for comment. Editor’s Note: monmouth.edu and stonybrook. edu contributed to this report.

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Budget:

Continued From Page 1 during the public hearing on the budget. About 70 percent, or “the lion’s share” of the $155,157,423 budget would be supported by a $109,258,129 tax levy, said Business Administrator James Edwards, up from last year’s tax levy of $104,771,941. State aid funds 24.2 percent of the budget, or $37,519,707, down slightly from last year’s amount of $37,600,849, he said. Using a pie graph, Edwards showed that the district also receives 2.4 percent of its budget from federal aid, 2.1 percent from surplus, and .9 percent from other miscellaneous sources. The budget includes $2,234,334 for debt service, less than last year’s $2,667,572 budgeted amount. Edwards said that Brick’s cost per pupil is $14,152, with $15,575 as a state average. The spending plan was a culmination of a five-month process that began in November, when the administration held meetings with program managers to talk about the needs of the district, Filippone said. “Although the [budget amount] could be staggering to some folks in the audience...it is my belief that we have produced a thorough and efficient budget,” Filippone said. “It does not include all the things we needed to reach in upgrades in curriculum, instruction and facilities, and it is not a budget with any extras, and it does not include all the things our program managers, our Board of Education and our central administration believe we need,” he said.

Filippone said that he took pause before signing a required Department of Education document guaranteeing that as superintendent, he believes the budget being presented allows for a thorough and efficient education of all the students in the community. “Because even with all we’re going to present to you tonight, there is still so much that needs to be done, in our facilities, our curriculum work and our staffing,” he said. Despite that, Filippone said he believes the budget is a fair one to the public and to the students in providing them with what is necessary. Many factors affect the spending plan. In Brick, 77 percent of the budget goes to pay staff salaries (56 percent) and benefits (21 percent). Other factors that can be burdensome to the budget include special education programs and services, maintenance and operations, transportation, and the amount of state aid. The district has no control over costs associated with the special needs students who are placed out of district, and this year there were significant tuition increases in those schools, Filippone said. Upgrades to what Filippone called “our core business - curriculum and instruction and teaching students” is $750,200, or .5 percent of the budget, less than one percent. He said the district has always been very proud of being in the forefront of technology, which he said is equal to or better than any of the surrounding districts. Improvements in technology total $400,325, or .3 percent of the budget.

The spending plan calls for nine new positions, including an ELL (English language learners) teacher to be shared between Brick High School and Lake Riviera, and a nurse to be shared by Veterans Elementary and Emma Havens Young Elementary. The present ratio of students to nurse in those two buildings is 800 to one, Filippone said. Also, new positions include a district-wide humanities supervisor, secondary academic coaches in literacy and math (current personnel would be resourced for these jobs), a security/communications technology specialist for school safety, an HVAC mechanic (currently there are two who handle the whole district), and two additional armed security personnel for the elementary schools. Currently there is one armed guard who covers all elementary schools, he said. “Now I’m going to talk about the painful part,” said Filippone, as he described the elimination of 44 positions. All teacher positions would be eliminated through attrition (retirement), and would not be replaced, he said. Other positions being eliminated include social workers, a guidance counselor, 23 teacher aides and two custodial workers. A member of the audience asked how much money the district would save with the eliminations; Edwards said the new positions would cost an estimated $596,000, but the district would save $1.5 million on the eliminated positions. Major capital projects in the budget, totaling $4.4 million, include a roof replacement at Drum Point Elementary School ($949,499). Filippone said when it

rains there are “buckets placed all over the building to catch water.” Other facilities projects include air conditioning in the auditorium at Veterans Memorial Middle School ($914,000), which “does not work,” Filippone said. The budget also includes door replacements at the high schools and at Veterans Memorial and Elementary Schools, concrete/blacktop repairs at multiple locations, and more. There could be some redistricting in the township since there are substantial differences in class sizes from grade to grade and school to school, he said. Township elementary schools have projected class sizes that range from 15 to 25. “The board has tasked us with looking into the possibility of redistricting to balance some of the numbers out and to better utilize our facilities,” Filippone said. The two middle schools also show a significant difference in average class sizes, with Lake Riviera at 23.7 and Veterans Memorial at 20.5. Class size at the high school level can’t be determined because students take a variety of classes, so a student/teacher ratio is used. At Brick High School, the ratio is one teacher for every 15.3 students, and at Brick Memorial, one teacher for every 14.0 students. The ratio should be one teacher for every 14.5 to 16 students, so the district is not overstaffed, he said. “This was a difficult budget, and I have to say and I applaud the board for the courage it takes to present the public with a budget that has a significant tax increase,” Filippone said.

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Town Hall To Highlight Opioid Crisis In Ocean County on May 17 LITTLE EGG H A R BOR— Ocean County experts will provide residents an in-depth look into the opioid epidemic ravaging the county and the state at a Knock Out Opioid Abuse Town Hall Series hosted by the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey. The town hall, which is open to the public f ree of cha rge, will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 17 at the Calvary Baptist Church, 850 Railroad Drive, Little Egg Harbor Township. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. for regist ration. The event will be held in collaboration with the Ocean County

Prosecutor’s Office and Calvary Baptist Church. “It is impor tant that residents get involved in the conversation and participate in their local Knock Out Opioid Abuse Town Hall to learn more about the disease of addiction, develop strategies to prevent substance use in their families and identify resources that can help people struggling with addiction,” said Angelo Valente, Executive Director of the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey. “No community is immune to the opioid epidemic, and only by coming together can we effectively ex-

plore solutions to address this crisis.” The series, which began in 2017 and has been hosted in 15 counties thus far, focuses on the link between prescription opioid dependency and heroin use and examines the causes and possible solut ions of t he opioid cr isis f rom several perspectives, including law enforcement, government, the medical community, prevention, treatment and recovery. Ocean County has been greatly impacted by the opioid crisis. In 2016, 253 people died of drug overdoses in Ocean Count y, a major it y of which

involved heroin, fentanyl and prescription opioids. That total represented the second-highest among New Jersey’s 21 counties. Speakers will include Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and other experts from the county. A dedicated website, knockoutopioidabuse.drug freenj.org, includes the full schedule of countywide town hall meetings and registration information. Knockoutopioidabuse.drug freenj.org also provides local, county and state substance use prevention and treatment resources available.

Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis By: Marian Nashed, OT, Hand Therapist

ave you ever noticed the joints in both of your hands to be swollen and painful? Do your joints remain painful and stiff for a long period of time, well into the morning? Has your ability to open jars, cut food, and turn doorknobs become more challenging? You may be one of the 1.3 million Americans suffering from Rheumatoid Arthritis. Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a systemic, chronic, autoimmune disorder that can cause joint deformities. It can also decrease your ability to perform activities of daily living (ADL’s), cause muscle spasm and shortening, increase ligament laxity, and destroy bone and cartilage. In some cases, the synovial lining of tendons and tissues of internal organs may also be affected. Research suggests that hand involvement is an early clinical sign of RA, with joint swelling occurring at the small knuckles or your proximal interphalangeal joints (PIP’s) and your larger knuckles or metacarpophalangeal joints (MCP’s), and wrists. Signs and Symptoms of RA vary as the disease progresses, and symptoms may go into remission or exacerbate. • Stage I: Early, Acute, Inﬂammatory: Increased pain, joint swelling and warmth in the knuckles and wrists of both hands • Stage II: Moderate, subacute: Decreased range of motion (ROM), decreased pain symptoms, and weakening of soft tissues and joints

Treatment Options: In accordance with seeing a Rheumatologist to manage RA symptoms. Occupational therapy and physical therapy can help: • Decrease pain in joints • Maintain or increase range of motion & strength • Provide education on adaptive equipment and compensatory techniques to resume ADL performance

• Stage IV: Chronic: Severe deformities affecting both hands, with the dominant hand being more severely damaged

o Resting hand splints: Allow your ﬁngers and wrists to remain in good alignment, and decrease your pain. o Silver ring splints: Allows freedom to perform activities during the day, while keeping the ﬁngers positioned in proper alignment. The Hand Therapists at All-Care Physical Therapy Center, LLC, are equipped with the knowledge and measuring kit required to evaluate the most appropriate splint to improve function. Joint Protection & Energy Conservation Techniques:

• Using a pizza cutter or rocker knife to cut up food instead of a traditional knife to decrease stress to the joints • Adding built up, large cushioned handles, for commonly used items like kitchen utensils, gardening tools, and pens. • Using spring loaded scissors that are readily available to open up packages, instead of ﬁngers to pinch. • Avoid using squeeze bottles or tubes, to decrease stress on the joints. A better alternative would be pump bottles for shampoo, toothpaste, lotions, and soaps. • Use lightweight cookware, to avoid excessive load to the joints. • Use both arms to carry objects, close to the body, and avoid using hand to lift heavy groceries and handbags.

Rheumatoid Arthritis can have a signiﬁcant impact on the use of both your hands making your ADL’s more challenging. Recognizing and addressing RA in its early stages will provide the best prognosis for this chronic disorder. At AllCare Physical Therapy, our hand therapists specialize in the treatment of RA and other hand disorders. Contact your physician if you are experiencing these symptoms and ask if an Occupational Therapist at All-Care can help. OT hand therapy is currently practiced in our Toms River (732-569-6556) or Whiting (732-849-0700) locations.

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• Fabricate resting hand splints to prevent further joint deformity & recommend daytime splinting options.

• Replacing doorknobs and faucets with levers to decrease the amount of strain on the joints.

• Stage III: Severe, chronic active, destructive: Decreased ROM, increased soft tissue involvement, and increased joint deformities

Causes and Risk Factors: The exact cause of rheumatoid arthritis is unknown, but those with a family history of rheumatoid arthritis, are more likely to be diagnosed with RA, due to the genes

affecting the immune system making people more prone. Both genders may be affected, but women have a greater than 75% chance of getting RA, with onset between 20-50 years of age.

OT HAND THERAPY IS PRACTICED IN FREEHOLD, JACKSON, WHITING AND TOMS RIVER MARIAN NASHED, OT Marian received her Master’s Degree of Science in Occupational Therapy from Howard University, in 2011. She graduated with honors and served as the President of Pi Theta Epsilon, Beta Alpha Chapter, as part of the National Occupational Therapy Honor Society. Marian is continuing her education at Thomas Jefferson University, in Philadelphia, PA, to obtain her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy, with an emphasis on clinical education. She is also a certified American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Fieldwork Educator. Marian’s professional focus has been on orthopedic care, with an emphasis on hand therapy. She has completed affiliations in hand therapy, outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation, acute care, pediatrics, and mental health. Marian is currently in the process of becoming a certified hand therapist. She has also continued to grow her knowledge base by attending and completing courses in: · Evidence-Based Physical Agents: Application and Practice · Neuro-integrative Functional Rehabilitation and Habilitation · Healing of Magic · AOTA Specialty Conference on Stroke · Kinesiotaping I & II · Mulligan Concept Upper Quadrant Course · Lymphedema (Leduc Method)

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

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Chris Smith WASHINGTON, D.C. - Two libraries in Congressman Chris Smith’s Fourth Congressional District were selected to participate in a national educational project “Revisiting the Founding Era,” funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). “I am pleased to announce that

Monmouth County Library and Middletown Township Public Library will participate in this special project to look more closely at the founding of this country,” Rep. Smith stated. “They will be able to lead and focus their communities on subjects of immense value to our national heritage.”

Capitol Comments Senator Robert Menendez

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Bob Menendez joined Rutgers New Jersey Medical School’s lead researcher to discuss the results of the latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study, completed in partnership with Rutgers, on the prevalence of autism inAmerican children. The study found New Jersey’s autism rate is on the rise, with one in every 34 children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and remains the highest in the nation. “These numbers are pretty striking. You’d be hard-pressed

to find someone in New Jersey who doesn’t know a child, a loved one, a neighbor or classmate personally touched by autism. These increasing rates only mean we need to redouble our efforts, keep up the pressure, and continue expanding research, screening, and support resources for Americans with autism spectrum disorder,” said Sen. Menendez. “I truly believe that our nation is stronger when we ensure that all our children - no matter what zip code they’re born in, how much money their families make, or what kind of developmental disorders they

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Governor Phil Murphy TRENTON - Protecting New Jersey taxpayers from an increase in the federal income tax as a result of the Trump Administration’s cap on the state and local tax deduction (SALT), Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation allowing municipalities to establish charitable funds where taxpayers can donate in return for a property tax credit. “What the Trump Administration enacted with the SALT cap was nothing more than a tax hike on our working and

middle-class families and seniors,” said Governor Murphy. “With this legislation, New Jersey authorizes municipalities to allow their taxpayers to make charitable contributions toward important governmental goals in exchange for up to a dollar-per-dollar reduction in their taxes, joining 33 other states that have allowed credits in exchange for charitable contributions without IRS interference. Getting this right is one of our administration’s most important

Two Local Libraries Selected For National Educational Program The Monmouth County Library in Manalapan and the Middletown Township Public Library in Middletown are two of only 100 libraries across the country to be selected for the program. They will each receive a $1,000 grant from the NEH, as well as educational materials and historical documents, to promote community discussions about the Founding Era and the ideas and themes of the era, and how those ideas are still relevant

today. As a study of the Founding Era, the project will explore a historical timeline of events in the United States beginning with the end of the French and Indian Wars 1763 and ending with the Presidential Election of 1800. The resources available to libraries include 10 copies of a reader with scholarly essays on historical documents from the Gilder Lehrman Collection, as well as training and support from

the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History and the American Library Association. “Revisiting the Founding Era” is a three-year national initiative of the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, in partnership with the American Library Association and the National Constitution Center and supported by the NEH. In May 2017, Rep. Smith supported funding of the National Endowments for the Arts &

Humanities, for Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 (through September 2017), in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017 that was signed into law. Rep. Smith, in March of 2017, also joined a letter of support for the NEA and NEH to President Trump asking for full funding of both agencies in the FY 2018 budget. He has also joined a letter of support for funding of the NEH in the FY 2019 budget.

National Autism Rates Rising, And Support Is Needed

face - have the opportunity to reach their God-given potential.” According to the CDC study, the national autism rate is now one in 59 children, up 15 percent since the last report was issued in 2016. In 2005, it was just one in 166. Of the 11 states included in the study, New Jersey’s rate is the highest - up 19% from one in 41 in 2016. Nearly 3 percent of the state’s childhood population has been diagnosed with ASD, nearly double the national rate of 1.7 percent. Boys in New Jersey are 3.7 times more likely than girls to be diagnosed with ASD. The prevalence of ASD in New Jersey also crosses racial lines: Whites, 30.2 per 1,000; Blacks, 26.8; Hispanics, 29.3; andAsians/ Pacific Islanders, 19.2; compared to 17.2, 16.0, 14.0, and 13.5

respectfully nationwide. Walter Zahorodny, an associate professor of pediatrics at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School who directed the New Jersey portion of the study, called the results “consistent, broad and startling.” He said the analysis shows U.S. autism rates are continuing to rise rather than leveling off as the 2016 CDC report suggested. “It is now clear that what we saw in 2016 was just a pause along the way. It remains to be seen at what point ASD rates will plateau,” Zahorodny said. “There are still undefined environmental risks which contribute to this significant increase, factors that could affect a child in its development in utero or related to birth complications or to the newborn period. We need more research into

non-genetic triggers for autism.” Zahorodny joined researchers in Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Tennessee and Wisconsin in analyzing information collected from the health and special education records of 325,483 children who were eight years old in 2014. According to the CDC report, the national autism rate is 16.8 per 1,000 children, with rates in the following participating states: Arizona, 14.0; Arkansas, 13.1; Colorado, 13.9; Georgia, 17.0; Maryland, 20.0; Minnesota, 24.0; Missouri, 14.1; New Jersey, 29.3; North Carolina, 17.4; Tennessee, 15.5; Wisconsin, 14.1. While the researchers cannot explain why autism rates are increasing across the country,

Zahorodny notes that children diagnosed early often respond better to treatment, and that the average age of diagnosis - 53 months - has not changed in 15 years. “The staggering new numbers on the prevalence of autism indicate that elected officials, the disability community and the state as a whole must work to ensure the proper services are available to this population so that they can live integrated lives and reach their full potential,” said autism community advocate Tom Baffuto, executive director of the ARC of New Jersey. “Children with autism become adults with autism, and as advocates, we must collaborate with lawmakers to ensure supports are in place to assist with the unique challenges (Autism - See Page 21)

Towns Can Accept Donations So That Residents Get Tax Deductions tasks in creating a stronger and fairer New Jersey.” To mitigate the federal tax law, the legislation, S-1893, allows taxpayers to donate to a charitable fund established by their municipality, county, or school district. In return for their donation, the taxpayer receives a credit on their property tax bill of up to 90 percent of the donation. Taxpayers would then be able to claim their donation as a charitable deduction on their federal income tax return, preserving the deduction homeowners enjoyed for the more than 100 years since the federal income tax was instituted in 1913.

“President Trump and Congressional Republicans declared war on New Jersey when they cut the State and Local Tax Deduction, many of our residents depend upon, in order to pay for their massive corporate giveaway. And, while we didn’t start this fight, we are not about to back down and surrender. So, I’m proud to stand here with the Governor and other state leaders to say together, in one voice, that we will not take this lying down,” said U.S. Senator Bob Menendez. “I led the fight against the Trump Tax Bill and the SALT cap, in particular, by sponsoring an amendment in the Senate to fully reinstate the state

and local tax deduction. I see no reason why these contributions shouldn’t be fully deductible, just like any other charitable contribution, and I plan to use my role as a senior member of the Senate Finance Committee that oversees the IRS and Treasury Department to fight for New Jersey.” The federal tax law will hurt many New Jersey taxpayers who pay more than $10,000 in state and local property taxes. Estimates indicate that more than 1 in 10 New Jersey households will see an increase in their federal income taxes. “We know that New Jersey families and communities will be among the hardest hit under

the disastrous, partisan tax law, with potentially long-lasting effects on services, property value, education, and public safety,” said U.S. Senator Cory Booker. “I applaud Governor Murphy, Senators Sweeney and Sarlo, Assembly members McKeon, Jasey, and Freiman, and their colleagues for taking this important step to protect hardworking New Jersey families.” The Division of Local Government Services within the Department of Community Affairs will be available to assist municipalities participating in the creation of charitable funds for their respective communities.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F EATURED L ETTER Keep The Freeholder Name I’d like to comment on [Jen nifer Peacock’s] excellent story “A Freeholder By Any Other Name…” (in the April 28 edition). I completely ag ree with Freeholder Joh n Bar tlet t’s reaction to t he ef for t t o ch a nge the name of our county gover ning body f rom Freeholder to Commissioner. First, there is no offense in the name itself that I see, and second, and more importantly, the name commissioner is known to the public as an unelected political appointee who sits on a commission whose

very need may be questionable and collects a stipend to get benefits. T h is u n necessa r y effort to change the name t o c o m m i s s i o n e r, i n my opi n ion , elevat es appointed commissioners and diminishes the elected freeholders. As one of the two last Democratic Freeholders in Ocean County, I can say that our three years were civil a nd product ive. I am proud to have been a Fr e ehold e r i n O c e a n County. Paul C. Brush Toms River Former Freeholder

E DITORIAL Make Yourself Heard The people of Brick face an array of issues – taxes, traffic, the environment, education. Issues that will impact Brick for years to come. And no doubt you have something to say about them. So what can you do to ensure that your voice gets heard? First and foremost, town cou ncil meetings. Let your officials know you’re

watching. You can also write letters to the editor to papers like ours. People follow their local papers and by writing about important issues, you spark vital discussion on topics that affect your life. Don’t allow yours to be a lone voice in the wilderness. Make yourself heard.

W� W�� L�� T� T�� E��! The Brick Times welcomes all points of view for publication and provides this page as an open forum for residents to express themselves regarding politics, government, current events and local concerns. All letters are printed as space allows unless deemed offensive by the editorial staff, and provided they are signed and include address & phone number for veri�ication. Letters may not be printed if we cannot verify them. Names will not be withheld from publication. While most letters are printed as submitted, we reserve the right to edit or

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To ate conflict. Assessments OK, Letters Getting rid of PARCC is But Not PARCC just the first step to improvIt is my understanding that federal law does NOT mandate testing, but rather mandates assessment. In fact, we could design our own assessment system as a pilot. I would hope to assess children and young adults with a portfolio, using the work that they already complete throughout the year to assess progress. In fact, I would be comfortable with children taking perhaps three large standardized tests throughout their career as a student, but I would like reassurance that the tests wouldn’t guide curriculum or be tied to teacher evaluations. It’s one thing to collect data on the educational progress of our kids; it’s quite another to spend precious learning time teaching students how to run a computer, how to work with multiple choice testing questions, and how to pass a test. The real tragedy is that the results of the test guide teacher training, which curriculum materials we buy, and what specifically we are teaching our kids. This results in less class time dedicated to hands-on learning experiences like growing edible schoolyard gardens, creating and using outdoor classrooms, engaging in STEAM lessons, and so much more. Teaching to the test and designing our curriculum based around what will be assessed forces teachers and administrators to take class time away from those exciting lessons that will be eternally etched in children’s minds, and instead dedicate them to improving PARCC test scores. I want our classroom teachers to have the support of their administrators and the autonomy to create lessons that inspire our kids; lessons that are based on the individual interests of the children in their classrooms; lessons that teach kids about things that will never be assessed, like how to cope with big emotions and how to medi-

ing our children’s experience in school. If NJ administrators and commissioners want to make some real changes, they should take a trip to Finland and see how the most successful schools in the world are run. If having the highest test scores is truly our goal, then we need to begin emulating their best practices right here in NJ. A truly inspirational school system model exists. We just have to embrace the change. Jessica Clayton Brick Secretary, Eastern Region Association of Forest and Nature Schools

MacArthur Advocates For Seniors A recent letter, “MacArthur not on his constituents’ side,” authored by special interest group leaders who recently announced they would be spending $1 million in dark money against our Congressman, Tom MacArthur, was absolute nonsense. As a senior citizen who represents thousands of seniors in Berkeley Township I can say this: Tom cares about us and works tirelessly for us. They relentlessly attack our Congressman for working to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, which hurt many seniors. Many of us had to change our doctors and deal with incredible cost increases. It was something Tom campaigned on and I give him credit for following through! Obamacare was not working for us. Aside from the negative impact it had on our economy, there are still over 20 million people without insurance in this country, because they can’t afford it! A lot of those people are over 50, but not yet eligible for Medicare. Up until recently, they had to pay a penalty… for not having insurance. Eighty percent of the people paying the penalty made less than $50,000 per year. I

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doubt they feel Obamacare was working for them. However, thanks to our Congressman, that penalty has been eliminated. I guess the special interest group leaders forgot that many Americans over 50 make a bit too much to qualify for any help from Obamacare, and their costs have repeatedly gone up. I represent many constituents like this who certainly don’t feel like Obamacare has made healthcare more affordable. MacArthur is not the problem. The people who can’t see how many of us got left behind by Obamacare are. On all the big issues, our Congressman is fighting for us. He led the effort to strengthen the Joint Base. He is the co-chair of the Bipartisan Heroin Task Force, working tirelessly to help those impacted by addiction. His efforts helped bring more law enforcement resources to our area, which led to the largest drug bust in Ocean County history. Tom supported tax reform, which certainly helps seniors because it doubles the standard deduction. That’s a big deal for us. Tom is one of the most bipar tisan members of Congress, who cares deeply about seniors in Ocean County. He is a tireless advocate for protecting Social Security and strengthening Medicare. He shows up to our events and he listens to our concerns. His office has helped return over $10 million to constituents - including many seniors who were having problems with Social Security and the Veterans Administration. I know many seniors depend on Deborah Heart and Lung Center. Tom helped get Deborah millions of dollars per year, which will enable them to continue serving our seniors and vets regardless of their ability to pay. People have been trying to get that done for years and our Congressman did it. Meanwhile, his opponent, Andy Kim, who is benefiting from the dark money

supports a European-style healthcare system that will bankrupt Medicare as we know it. Andy was also President Obama’s adviser on ISIS, which is one of the biggest foreign policy failures seen in my lifetime. Seniors in Ocean County will not respond to the radical politics of Andy Kim and the authors of that shameful editorial. They should clean up their acts and stop slinging mud. Judy Noonan Councilwoman, Berkeley Township

NJ’s War On Seniors Most of us have heard about the War on Poverty, Drugs and Terror now there is another war looming on the horizon, New Jersey’s War on its Seniors. For the second consecutive year the state has shortchanged the Homestead Rebate credit. This year’s benefit is based on the $156 million appropriation that was included in the 2018 budget, a 50 percent cut that was put into effect last year and is now being carried over this year. When fully funded a few years ago, the benefit averaged $515 for seniors and disabled homeowners and is now reduced to approximately $259. About 20% of income for a senior living on a fixed income goes to paying property tax. The U.S. Census Bureau reports that one in three New Jerseyans between the ages of 65 to 75 are in the workforce because many of them cannot afford to stop working. Retirees have already left the state because of the heavy taxation putting an additional burden on our remaining seniors A study reports that New Jersey has one of the highest property taxes and the worst finances of any state in the nation with the only solution to its debt problem is by raising taxes and or cutting benefits to seniors. Art Mooney Little Egg Harbor

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Spotlight On Business Finally, An Affordable Way To Live In NJ Fou nded i n 1963 by Verdon R. Skipper, Pine View Terrace now sits as one of the few family-owned and operated retirement com mu nities in New Jersey. Nestled in the New Jersey Pinelands, the Manufactured Housing Community in Pemberton Township, has been in business for over 55 years. The Skipper’s love of the community and its resident’s has continued from generation to generation. Now owned by daughter, Debra Skipper, her dedication to nurturing individual experiences whether a customer or a resident, is simply remarkable. Expanding from keeping the park immaculate to making sure the cost of living remains affordable, Debra sees Pine View Terrace as her pride

and joy. “It’s as much about carrying on a time honored tradition that my father started as having a sincere passion for what I do,” explains Debra. Pine View Terrace has a monthly m ai nt e n a nce fe e of $50 0, wh ich includes water, sewer, taxes, snow removal, trash pick-up, basic cable, heated salt water pool and onsite mail delivery, making it one of the most affordable places to live in New Jersey. “Both my mother and my mother in law lived here, as did my aunt and my mother’s friends, so when the time for me to make a move came, Pine View Terrace, with its nearly 60 wooded acres was at the top of the list,” says Rita, resident of Pine View Terrace.

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NOHFH Gives Thanks For New Habitat Home BERKELEY - Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity expresses sincere thanks and gratitude to Theodore Karras who bequeathed several parcels of land to the housing nonprofit. At one time, Mr. Karras was a resident of Lakewood and Manchester Townships. Northern Ocean Habitat is pleased to announce that the next partner family will

have their Habitat home built on one of the lots, located on Elizabeth Avenue in the Pinewald section of Bayville, New Jersey. The homeowner applications are closed out and currently in review. Habitat hopes to begin construction on the home this summer. For more information on Northern Ocean Habitat, please visit nohfh.com or call 732-228-7962.

NOHFH Receives $30,000 Grant BRICK – Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity received $30,000 in Community Development Block Grant funding to be used for home repair projects in Brick Township. Northern Ocean Habitat’s variety of home repair programs help low-income homeowners in northern Ocean County

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That’s true, said Brown, who has fully recovered from a knee injury that sidelined him for seven months at the end of last season. As a result of the ongoing Army Corps of Engineers beach replenishment project, which is widening the beaches to at least 200 feet and creating 22-foot-tall dunes, Brown said there would be a lot of unknowns for the lifeguards this summer. “It’s all new. We don’t know the landscape. What is the terrain under the water? Are there going to be bigger rip currents? It’s a big beach now. We don’t know because we never had a replenishment before,” said Brown, who has been the beach captain for some 35 years. “We train for everything.” The guards would have all new lifeguard stands this year that are much lighter than the old ones, and are equipped with a dolly system to make them more maneuverable on the new, wide beach. “I got the idea when I saw them in Wildwood Crest. They have cedar tops, which make them a lot lighter,” said Santaniello. “With the new big beach, we’ll be moving them closer to the water and following the tide line.” At the end of the day, the chairs would be moved up to the dune line where they would be locked and chained, he said. Santaniello said he put the chairs in his capital budget this year and they were constructed in-house by the Department of Public Works. Becoming a lifeguard is in Lily Sherry’s family since her sister Chloe, 18, will be a second year township lifeguard this summer, and her brother Dean, 21, has been a lifeguard for a few years. “My sister encouraged me to apply,” said Lily, 17, who is a junior at Brick High School. “I regret not trying last year. Chloe talks about how awesome it is to be on the beach every day. She loves it.” A total of 20 applicants made the cut, including Englehardt and Sherry. Santaniello said there would be another tryout on for college applicants who couldn’t make it to the first tryout.

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

Three Easy Tests To See How Tired You Are By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. Do you feel tired and drained of energy all the time? Maybe you’ve been trying to correct your thyroid hormone without luck. If you’re adrenals are weak, you’ll have thyroid disease, as in hypothyroidism. Think about the past year or two. Have you been under pressure or a lot of stress? If work, school or relationships are causing you to suffer with constant deadlines, pressure or anguish (even mental anguish) then it’s possible that your exhaustion is from adrenal fatigue. Adrenal fatigue is the type of fatigue that occurs when your “fight or flight glands” produce too much cortisol and aldosterone (think of the alarming stage), and then after a while, too little cortisol because they’re completely worn out. The antidote to adrenal fatigue is easier said than done, although a mental or physical vacation from the stress might help. One overlooked reason for low libido is the pregnenolone steal. How do you know for sure if this is what you’re dealing with? There are three home tests you can do to see if you have adrenal fatigue. I know of a fourth as well, in my extended version of this column. If you want to read that, please sign up for my newsletter at suzycohen.com and I’ll email it to you next week. The Pupil Test Go into a dark room and shine a little flashlight towards your eyes. Your pupils respond to light and dark, and upon the light shining into your eyes, they should constrict (get smaller) immediately. The constriction happens within seconds if you’re healthy, but if your pupils stay dilat-

ed for 10 to 20 seconds before constricting, or they never constrict, then you probably have adrenal fatigue. Thermoregulation Adrenal fatigue will absolutely compromise the feedback loop that controls your body’s temperature. You might feel cold, then feel suddenly hot. Your temperature may vary by two degrees from day to day. If you take your temperature three times in one day, and three more times the next day, then take the average for each day, it should not differ by more than a couple of degrees from day to day. If it does, your adrenals are taxed, and temperature stability is more difficult to achieve. This might explain the hot/cold problem you have. Dehydration Do you crave salty foods like potato chips? It’s possible that this is due to adrenal fatigue and the resulting fluctuations in aldosterone hormone. Your body can’t utilize fluid effectively, or properly regulate sodium and potassium levels which causes mild dehydration, even though you could be drinking plenty of water. This is very common for people who have chronic fatigue, or who have been seriously ill for a long time. Blood Pressure Response You’ll be taking your blood pressure twice for this test. Make sure you’ve drank enough water the day you test. Lie down in bed and rest for five minutes then take your blood pressure. Then get up and take your blood pressure immediately (while standing up). The top number (systolic) should go up by about 8 to 10 points. If it doesn’t, it’s a clue that your adrenals are overworked.

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Dear Joel, I have finally reached a time in my life where I can enjoy the fruits of my labor. Both my wife and I are now reaching 70 and I have reached an age where I can start traveling. Traveling is a luxury that I deprived myself of until I felt comfortable spending the money. Here is my problem. Now that we have some extra dollars and free time, my wife will not join me in my dreams. She has been afraid of flying since we’ve met and refuses to give it a try. I assure her that it is the safest means of travel but to no avail. I want to start seeing the world. Answer: There is much in your letter to analyze. I will start with “She has been afraid of flying since I met her.” You knew that this may have been a problem between the two of you but chose to marry her anyway. She obviously has other qualities that are appealing to you. There are courses, hypnosis and other methods of getting rid of such fears. Alan, I have no statistics but you can be certain that it works for many but not for others. There is so much to see in our beautiful

countr y. You can go on a bus or train. There are organized tours that do a wonderful job of both. Additionally, cruising, although once travel for the rich and famous only, has for decades been the best value of all in travel. There are many cruise lines that now leave from New Jersey, New York, Boston, Maryland and other nearby places. Alan, you can actually go around the world without getting on a plane. Lastly, there are no rules that say that if you want to see India, Israel or Italy, that you can’t travel without your wife. This feeling of it being her fault of your deprivation is simply not true. Once again, there are organized tours both for seniors and the general population. Respectfully, stop make excuses and start packing. It isn’t your wife who is holding you back! Write to joel@preferredcares.com. His radio show, “Preferred Company” airs on Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. on preferredradio.com and 1160 & 1310 WOBM-AM

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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 “TropRock” band in the country. Non-profit groups are invited, free of charge,

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ister, 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, add ress and day time telephone number, along with program number when registering. The department also conducts many sports programs for kids through seniors. To receive more information or to receive a Parks & Recreation Newsletter call toll free 1-877-OCPARKS or visit our website at oceancountyparks. org. The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders sponsors this program.

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plans to provide certain exceptions to the ban as part of the proposed ordinance, including: • Plastic bags used for bait • Bags used to store produce, meats, deli foods and flowers • Bags used by pet stores for live fish • Dry cleaner and door hangar bags • Bags sold in packages, such as garbage liners and pet-waste bags. Also, food-assistance programs will be exempt and permitted to use plastic bags to carry food items and meals. The council remarked that local businesses would not have to immediately eliminate plastic bags; they should use up their inventory of plastic bags until they run out before they are in violation. To supplement the impending loss of single use plastic bags, Point Pleasant Beach has purchased 1,000 reusable canvas bags which will be made available to residents. “We are going to be able to accomplish this without taxing any of our residents and businesses,” said Mayor Reid. “We have used the same language from the Long Beach ordinances and have worked closely with the Chamber and business owners as well as receiving great input from environmental groups throughout the state in coming to the conclusions we have. The time is right to encourage our businesses and residents to use recycled bags.”

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Continued From Page 8 they face throughout their lifetime. We applaud Senator Menendez for his vigilance on the issues impacting people with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities and we are eager to serve as a resource and provide assistance to individuals with autism and their families however and whenever possible.” Sen. Menendez, a senior member of the Senate Finance Committee that sets national health policy, secured passage of the 2011 Combating Autism Reauthorization Act and introduced the Autism Coordination, Accountability, Research, Education and Support Act, also known as the Autism CARES Act, signed into law in 2014, that authorizes federal

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Continued From Page 1 that we’re going to have to protect our students from active shooters.” Newer school buildings include secure vestibules, but adding them later is expensive and complex. Filippone said the administration wanted to include the building upgrades into the regular operating budget, but after meeting with the architect - who walked through every building to determine its specific needs - the cost for security improvements totaled some $12,580,000, which include enhanced vestibules, video surveillance and much more. Hoping to get the project started as soon as possible, since it could take months to get the equipment ordered, Filippone said the administration considered holding a special election in October. “It would cost $54,000 to run a private election for this,” he said. “But the board and I agree, that with this tight budget to add $54,000 on to save a month was not in the best interest of our school district.” If the referendum is approved, security professionals have said that all 12 buildings would be secure, Filippone said. Resident John Sluka asked what the impact of the referendum would be to the average taxpayer. School Business Administrator James Edwards said that if the referendum is approved in November, the board would sell $12.6 million in bonds. “We’d basically be borrowing the money, and then pay those bonds back over a 25year period...with interest, but the state of New Jersey provides 40 percent debt service towards that, so we’re only paying back 60 percent of the principal, or about $450,000 a year in debt service.” The cost to the average homeowner would be around $11 a year, Edwards said. Brick resident and former Board of Education member Larry Reid asked why the $4 million tax levy increase for the 2018-2019 regular school budget could not be included in the referendum. Filippone said that Brick does not have a very favorable history of approving referendums for facilities improvements. “This is fulfilling a promise we made to the public, to secure the buildings and make a safe environment,” he said. “We’ve chosen to make it a safety-only referendum.”

The Brick Times, May 12, 2018, Page 21 programs that support the autism community, and fund cutting edge research and the development of new treatments and therapies. The New Jersey Autism Study is funded through Autism CARES. Despite the Trump Administration’s efforts to zero-out Autism CARES funding for research, treatment and services to help those with autism, Sen. Menendez was able to secure $49 million in the recently-passed omnibus spending bill, an additional $2 million above previous spending. The Autism CARES Act, which also includes key provisions of Sen. Menendez’sAssistance in Gaining Experience, Independence and Navigation (AGEIN) Act to address the needs of youth and young adults as they transition out of school-based support to independent adulthood, expires Sept. 30 if Congress fails to reauthorize the landmark legislation.

Reid asked if the board had a Plan B if the referendum does not pass. “Are there some capital projects you’re putting in the budget that you could delay, and put some of these other items in? That’s that a possibility,” Reid said. “Based on this town, I think you might need a Plan B.” Filippone said there is currently no Plan B if the referendum fails.

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LAKEWOOD – With Lag B’Omer just around the corner, the Lakewood Board of Fire Commissioners in conjunction with Fire Chief Mike D’Elia Jr., Fire Prevention Coordinator Jacob Woolf, and the members of the Lakewood Fire Department offer the following safety tips. Bonfire Permit: Anyone planning on having a bonfire must have a permit from the Ocean County Fire Marshal’s Office (OCFM). They can be contacted by calling 732-370-7360. • Please follow all rules and regulations of the OCFM’s Office including but not limited to: • Those planning bonfires that may affect traffic and/or those bonfires requiring police assistance should contact the Lakewood Police Department Traffic & Safety Unit. • Provide the most accurate time for the fire to begin as the pre-inspection schedule is set up based on the time on the application. All time changes after the application is submitted must be provided at least 48 hours prior to the bonfire. • A 15-foot safety area must be set up around the bonfire (depending on the bonfire size). No fires are to be set up with wood chips or mulch as a base. • Only use clean wood, do not use flammable liquids to start the fire, and have a garden hose with a steady water source at the ready. Cotton balls soaked in olive oil in an approved metal pan are also acceptable. • Do not ignite the fire until a Fire Marshal has inspected your site and given his approval. • Anyone who does not have an approved Permit will have their fire extinguished and may be subject to penalties. • The size of the fire, an approximate 5’x 5’ x 5’, will vary depending on weather issues and available open space and will be strictly adhered to. Stay tuned to your weather stations for up to date weather conditions. If asked by a Fire Marshal to reduce the size of the fire, please follow their directions. They may have a reason due to the weather conditions and/or other considerations at the time. The Location: Location needs to be taken into consideration prior to building a fire. A good rule to follow is to keep the fire a minimum of 25 feet from any type of building or vehicle. Avoid building the fire near low-hanging branches, tall grass, or brush.

Basically, stay away from items that can easily catch on fire. The Fire Pit: Building a proper fire pit is one of the best precautions to take. Instead of building the fire on the surface of the ground, if applicable, dig a hole at least 12” to 18” deep. The diameter of the fire pit should be at least two feet wider than the fire will be. Place small rocks or gravel in the bottom of the pit for proper drainage. Make a circle of larger stones around the perimeter of the pit. Don’t pile firewood too high. A small amount of wood, combined with kindling materials, will start a good fire. Don’t let flames exceed three feet in height or width. Bonfire Safety Measures: Have a garden hose with a steady water source at the ready. Don’t leave flammable materials near the fire pit. Gasoline, lighter fluid, and alcohol are combustible items that will feed the fire and should not be used. Do have a shovel nearby. Once the bonfire burns out, use a shovel to turn the materials in the fire pit so blowing embers won’t sweep out of the pit and start a rogue fire elsewhere. Common Sense: A bonfire needs constant attention. Only a responsible adult should tend the fire. (For the purpose of a bonfire, an 8th Grader is not a qualified adult.) Children should never be allowed to play near an open fire. Bring a first aid kit along. If an injury occurs, you’ll have supplies available to dress an injury. Call for emergency assistance when needed. Build the fire in a safe location and have emergency materials handy in case of a crisis. Being prepared for the worst while expecting the best, is a good motto for bonfire safety. Follow the direction and supervision of the Fire Marshall at all times. In Case of Injury/Danger: Do not hesitate to call the appropriate emergency services, the Lakewood Fire Department and/or Hatzolah. Follow the instructions of the Fire Marshal. Stop, Drop and Roll: Review, the principles of “Stop, Drop and Roll” which are simple: Stop – do not run if your clothes catch on fi re. Drop – to the ground and cover your face. Roll – continue to roll to smother the fire. The Lakewood Fire Department wishes the community a happy and safe Lag B’Omer! Additional Fire Safety information for parents, children and educators can be found by visiting the Fire District Website at lakewoodfd.org and clicking on Sparky’s Firehouse or New Jersey Fire Safety under the Links heading.

How Buy In Brick Works BRICK – The Buy in Brick Property Tax Rewards Card Program was started in 2014 by Mayor John Ducey and the Township Council as an incentive for Brick residents to shop locally. By shopping and dining at participating businesses, residents can earn credits towards their property taxes The Buy in Brick Program is simple – use your card and you earn credits towards your property taxes. The first step is getting a card. Buy in Brick cards are available at Town Hall during

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LAKEWOOD – With support from the Board of Fire Commissioners of Lakewood Fire District No. 1 and Chief of Department Mike D’Elia, Assistant Fire Chief Steve Mulholland arranged for fire department training at the Lakewood Cogeneration Plant. The training was held on Sunday of April 29, 2018. In addition to members of the Lakewood Fire Department, other participating agencies included Lakewood EMS, Point Pleasant Fire Station 75, New Jersey Natural Gas, Ocean County Fire Coordinator Kyle Grace and members of the Cogentrix Staff responsible for plant operations. Training focused upon the many and varied

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Items Wanted 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) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ 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) 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)

Auto For Sale 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1 - New paint, new interior, 302 engine, Edelbrock intake, 4 bbl, headers. $18,500. Please call 908-910-6205 or 732-2810807, ask for Larry. Toms River, NJ. (22)

Estate Sale Estate Sale Whiting, NJ On May 12 7B Berwick Street -10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Loads of items. Furniture, electronics, office, mens/womens clothing, kitchen supplies, linens, small appliances, holiday decor and more! Cash only. All sales final. No earlybirds. (21)

Misc. ATTENTION COLLECTORS I will find your collectables at garage and yard sales for you. Bill 732-477-7225. (21) Silver Ridge Clubhouse Flea Market first Thursday of every month. For more info call 848-251-3329. (t/n)

Help Wanted PT Receptionist In Toms River To answer phones & perform clerical functions. M-F $10/hr. Send resume to career.hfa@gmail.com for consideration. (22)

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) 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) 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 (23) 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! 7-3 PT (9 days a week and E/O w/e) – Skilled Nursing. 3-11 FT C N A(E/O weekend) 2 positions – Skilled Nursing. If possess excellent skills to provide care to dementia resident, come be part pf our NEW INNOVATIVE approach to service our residents with all levels of Dementia. 7-3 FTCHHA/C N A (e/o weekend) 3 positions – Assisted Living. 3-11 PT CHHA (e/o weekend) 1 Position – Assisted Living. Special weekend rates available for weekend commitment positions.Weekend commitment positions on all 3-11/11-7 shifts in both communities. Weekend program requires a commitment of 4 weekend shifts per month. Full Time positions offer competitive rate (based on experience), and 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 (23) Barber Wanted - PT/FT. Call Victor 732-270-6464. (22) Help Wanted - The Borough of Lakehurst is seeking certified lifeguards for positions at Lake Horicon beginning June 13, 2018. Applicants must possess lifeguard/Red Cross certification/lakefront certification and be over eighteen years of age. Salary: $11 per hour. For application contact: Municipal Clerk Bernadette Dugan at 5 Union Avenue, Lakehurst, NJ 08733. For additional information, please call 732-657-4141. EOE. (23)

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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)

My 2 Girls Cleaning Service Spring Cleaning Specials - A package to meet all your needs. Bonded and insured. Same teams. Please call Donna at 732-914-8909 or 732-232-7058. (23)

Shopping Services - I do your food shopping for you. Good prices. Call 1-877-934-6746, ext. 94. Go online, place your order at www.wegoshop.com. (23)

Part Time - Early morning opportunity. If you, or someone you know needs a meaningful “extra income”, then, consider joining the GSDS home delivery team. You can earn $600 to $1200 or more per month. If you’re over 18 years of age with a dependable vehicle, consider your opportunities by delivering the Asbury Park Press, NY Times and other similar products to subscribers. Routes available in Lakewood, Toms River, Manahawkin, Barnegat, Seaside Park and LBI. Call Now 732440-8826 for more information. (21)

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 732-500-3063 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) All Around Yard And Home Maintenance – Outdoor, indoor work done to your satisfaction. Cleaning, home repairs, yard upgrades, etc. References upon request. Very diligent. Fair estimates. Eddie Zsoka 732-608-4781. (31) 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) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (21) Cleaning Services - Good prices. Call 732-788-7986. (22) 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)

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Jogging For John 5K Will Raise Money For Cancer Patients By Kimberly Bosco BRICK – Calling all runners, walkers, sponsors, and volunteers! Join us for the 4th Annual Jogging for John 5K on May 19 to help raise funds for local cancer patients at the Brick Township Reservoir. This event is meant to bring the local community together in honor of Point Pleasant Beach native John J. Dooros. John was also a Vietnam veteran, a teacher in the Brick Township School System for over 37 years, and a devoted husband and father to his wife Regina and kids, James and Demetra. John was diagnosed with head and neck cancer in 2008 and then developed lung cancer due to Agent Orange exposure during his time in Vietnam. John was treated at Mount Sinai, Hackensack Medical Center, and Ocean Medical Center. The Jogging for John fund raiser was later created by the Ocean Medical Center Association, a local non-profit organization.

“During his fight, it felt like our family spent more time at Ocean Medical Center than anywhere else,” said his wife, Regina. There will be prizes and refreshments donated by local businesses, and all proceeds will benefit Ocean Medical Center for the Mother Hen Fund, to support local oncology patients with various needs during treatment. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. until 8:45 a.m. The 5K starts at 9 a.m. and the Kids’ Fun Run starts at 9:30 a.m. You can pre-register or donate online at runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Wall/joggingforjohn5k. Pre-registration is $25 and the Kids’ Fun Run is $10 plus a small processing fee. Race-day registration is $30 cash only and $15 for the fun run. Donations can also be made by check to the Ocean Medical Center Association designating, “Jogging for John” to P.O. Box 904, Brick NJ 08723. For more information, email joggingforjohn5k@gmail.com.

Home Energy Information Forum By Kimberly Bosco BRICK – The Brick Township Green Team and Environmental Commission invite you to a Home Energy Information Forum on Thursday, May 17 at 7 p.m. at the Brick Township Civic Plaza, 270 Chambers Bridge Road. The Sustainable Brick Committee/ Brick Green Team and Environmental Commission will be hosting this forum for residents to discuss the issue of energy consumption and energy-based improvements to help reduce energy consumption, energy costs and greenhouse

gas emissions. Join us on May 17 and learn how to save energy and money, make your home energy-efficient, and take advantage of rebates and fi nancing incentives associated with energy efficiency upgrades. You will also be able to see presentations on The New Jersey Clean Energy Home Performance with Energy Star program, The New Jersey Clean Energy Comfort Partners program, and The New Jersey Natural Gas Save Green program. Registration for these programs is voluntary.

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Garden State Hearing And Balance Center

com m it ment to pa- Kirsh said. tients, coupled with Hearing loss, unfortunately, technology and value often goes untreated since it is have set Garden State Hearing not painful and often not a pri& Balance Center apart for ority for patients. But for the years, with recent investments 40 million people who suffer making the treatment of hear- from it, Dr. Kirsh explains, ing loss and similar conditions it is important that they seek more manageable than ever. diagnosis and t reatment to T he pr act ice, wh ich ha s improve their life and ensure offices in Toms River, Mana- good health. hawkin and Whiting, was the “Over the last few years, first in the United States to there have been a lot of studbe Audigy-Certified, a testa- ies that show a relationship ment to its adherence to the bet ween u nt reated hear ing industry’s best practices that loss and memory deficits such are required for certification. as dementia and Alzheimer’s, “Any business that is Au- which means you r suscepdigy-Certif ied, from a best t ibilit y to obt ai n i ng t hese practices standpoint, is in the memory issues increases as top t wo to a function of “We don’t over three percent t he hea r i ng in the counloss that you schedule or double try,” said Dr. h a v e ,” D r . book, so people are Isidore Kirsh said. generally seen on time.” Kirsh – commonly Wit h r a re –Dr. Kirsh known as Dr. exception, Izzy – foundthe only way er and director of the practice, to help preserve your hearing who holds a doctorate degree is th rough a hear ing aid – (Ph.D.) from the Union Insti- sometimes a stumbling block tute & University. for patients who are self-conThe Center performs testing scious about wearing one. But for patients with auditory pro- technological improvements cessing disorders and testing have led to the devices becomfor people who are suffering ing vir tually invisible, and from tinnitus – ringing in the more helpful than ever. ears – as well as hearing loss “They can be 100 percent and balance issues. invisible, they can have BlueDr. Kirsh’s practice includes tooth as well as Wi-Fi capastate-of-the art equipment to bilities,” Dr. Kirsh explained. evaluate hearing and balance “ You ca n st r e a m a sig n a l issues, which are often related through your iPhone or your to inner ear disorders. television, even movies and “Seventy percent of patients Broa dway shows, r ig ht t o wh o c o m pl a i n of b a l a n c e you r hea r i ng aid. Most of proble m s u s u a l ly h ave a n today’s hearing aids are very i n ner ear component,” Dr. inconspicuous, meaning the

Pictured is Dr. Isidore Kirsh. His offices are located at 250 Route 37 West, Toms River, 732573-4020; 53 Nautilus Drive, Suite C, 1st Floor, Manahawkin, 609-489-5415; 75 Lacey Road Ste 1B, Whiting, 732-606-4912. Visit gardenstatehearing.com for more information.

cosmetic issue is really not an issue anymore.” Hearing aids also can have features such as GPS locator capability. “The technology is improving significantly every year,” Dr. Kirsh said. For patients, hearing aids can be financed interest free for 24 months, and Dr. Kirsh’s practice provides free battery replacements for life. Patients can also return a hearing aid during a 75 day trial period, during which time they return to Garden State Hearing &

Balance Center a minimum of three times to check on their progress. “We don’t over schedule or double book, so people are generally seen on time,” said Dr. Kirsh. The practice has th r ived on accessibility for patients, investments in technology, and the easing of the financial aspect of treatment. “We try to give people as much value as possible, and

that really separates us from some of the other hearing care professionals out there,” Better hearing is a priceless gift! Dr. Kirsh said.

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FUN & GAMES

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Across 1 Highly charged individual? 11 Castmate of Alda and Swit 15 Mass transportation? 16 Problem solver, at times 17 One dealing in signs 18 Not opt. 19 Complicated 20 “ ... __ no fury ... “ 22 QuŽbec journalist’s question 23 Speed unit 24 Intersected 26 Conversational skills 28 Leaking sound 29 Traditions seen in some circles 31 Sudden and brief 32 Waters near the South Pole 34 Towel ending

35 Appeal for backup? 39 Natural salve 40 Savanna outings 41 Like snakes but not worms 43 Skin product prefix 44 Put down roots? 47 Old London ride 49 Nabokov novel 50 “Crucifixion of St. Peter” painter Guido 51 Four-song discs, briefly 52 With 46-Down, world creator? 54 Open-flame treat 56 One in a football quartet 58 Pacific swimmer 60 California’s Mission Santa __ 61 Furtive question 62 Football that won’t deflate 63 Pays, old-style Down

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motto “Alaska Starts Here!” 32 Cambodian currency 33 Fronts separate them 35 Got dough for 36 1959 Rod Steiger title role 37 Rarity in the voicemail age 38 Spanish aunt 42 “I just stubbed my toe!” 44 Fatherly advice? 45 Score often requiring overtime 46 See 52-Across 48 Colorful ﬂier 50 Rich kid in “Nancy” comics 53 Actress Loughlin 55 Respectful address 57 “Where Discoveries Begin” govt. agency 59 Come up short

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SummerFest 2018

BRICK – The SummerFest Concert and Family Fun Series presented by Pine Belt Motors ret ur ns to Wi ndwa rd Be a ch Park this su m mer. T he ser ies will feature great concerts, drive-in movies, fireworks, food trucks and more! And thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, all SummerFest events are free for you to attend! SummerFest takes place at Windward Beach Park, 265 Pr inceton Avenue. Going to SummerFest 2018 Concert is easy when you take a complimentary shuttle bus! Shuttle buses run from 5

until 8 p.m. from the following locations: • Brick Township High School: 346 Chambers Bridge Road • Drum Point Elementary School: 41 Drum Point Road • Midst reams Elementar y School: 500 Midstreams Road Return trips from Windward Beach begin at 9 p.m. and continue until all guests are returned to their vehicles. Children ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult on the Shuttle Buses.

Springtime At Longwood Gardens

LAKEWOOD – Springtime at Longwood Gardens is sure to delight anyone who loves exquisite flowers, majestic trees, and opulent architecture. Longwood Gardens offers 1,050 acres of indoor and outdoor gardens to explore. In May, the Flower Garden Walk features tulips in a rainbow of colors, spring annuals such as marigolds, snapdragons, azaleas and much more! Lunch will be on your own

at The Terrace Restaurant which offers both café and full service dining. Also feel free to pack your own lunch! We will depart from the Beach Complex, Ocean County Park, Lakewood on Tuesday, May 22 at 8:30 a.m. Approximate return time is 7 p.m. The cost is $58 per person (includes round-trip bus transportation, admission into Longwood and gratuity).

TOMS RIVER – Ocean County Historical Society invites you to join members and friends on our bus trip to the New York Botanical gardens and Arthur Avenue (Little Italy of the Bronx) on May 24. The bus will depart from 26 Hadley Ave. at 10 a.m. and return at 7 p.m. The Bronx Botanical garden is featuring a special Georgia O’Keefe “Visions of Hawaii” exhibit.

The cost is $55 for members and $65 for non-members. No refunds after May 14. The cost includes a luxury charter bus, bus driver gratuity, and admission to the gardens. Lunch will be at one of the renowned family style restaurants on Arthur Ave on your own. To reserve a spot, or for more information, call Jeff at 609-339-9134.

Stephanie Trick And Paolo Alderighi TOMS RIVER – Come see Stephanie Trick and Paolo Alderighi at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts on May 16 at 8 p.m. Trick and Alderighi are without a doubt two of the greatest exponents of classic jazz piano, specializing in the exciting sounds of ragtime, stride,

swi ng a nd boogie -woogie. For t h is special concert, the husband-and-wife team will join forces to play a series of int r icate “fou r hand” duets on a single piano. The cost is $24 for adults and $20 for seniors. For more infor mation, call 732-255-0500.

Yard Sale

TOMS RIVER – Come out for a Yard Sale on May 26, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Ocean County Extension Center, 1623 Whitesville Rd. in Toms River. Rain or shine! This event is sponsored by the OC 4-H

DOG Club and Cat Club. Pre-registration is mandatory. The cost is $15 per reserved parking space for vendors. No food trucks! Set-up begins at 6:30 a.m. For more information, contact Cheryl Gerhard at gerhardcherylann@yahoo.com.

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10th LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT Senator

Jim HOLZAPFEL Assemblymen

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The Hope Center Presents: The Billy Joel Songbook TOMS RIVER – Nationally acclaimed vocalist Chris Pinnella of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra will provide the entertainment for the evening with an exclusive performance of The Billy Joel Songbook featuring his 8-piece band of dynamite musicians. The event will be held on June 8 at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts and will also highlight Pinnella’s new hit single Rise. • At 6:30 p.m. Gallery: VIP Reception/ Meet & Greet & Concert: $100

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8 p.m. Main Stage: Orchestra & Mezzanine (concert only): $50 The HOPE Center, a non-profit organization in Toms River, NJ whose mission is to serve individuals and families in crisis providing for their basic human needs, presents The Hope Rises Concert to celebrate 10 Years of Hope on Friday, June 8. The evening will also honor another Ocean County-based organization, HOPE Sheds Light, Inc., whose mission is to raise awareness and educate individuals, families and the community about the impact of addiction.

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SIGHT-SAVING ADVICE

Most people are aware that, as they get older, their risk of developing vision-robbing eye diseases increases. With this in mind, the American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends that, at a minimum, people should get a baseline exam at middle age, followed by increasingly frequent exams as they age. Yet, according to the National Health Interview Survey, 40% of adults with severe visual impairment and 50% of those with at least some degree of visual impairment reported that they hadn’t seen an eye-care specialist within the past 12 months. Moreover, the study found that nearly half of people over age 65 with no known visual impairment had failed to see either an optometrist or an ophthalmologist in the previous year. What a lot of older patients don’t realize is that an eye exam can also uncover symptoms of significant health problems such as carotid artery blockages, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes. An annual eye checkup is a simple, low-stress way to keep tabs on your eye and overall health. To schedule an eye exam, please call SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES, P.A. at 732-349-5622. Our goal is to meet and exceed your expectations by providing friendly service, professional care, and quality products at affordable prices.

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TOMS RIVER – Freeholder John C. Bartlett, Jr., announced that the Ocean County Parks and Recreation Program Guide is published. The seasonal Newsletter is a schedule of the events and programs sponsored by the department. The Guide highlights the offerings of the Parks and Recreation Department as well

as information about the 27 parks, nature centers and golf courses throughout Ocean County. The Program Guide is currently available at many park locations. To receive one, or to be placed on the mailing list, please call 1-877-OCPARKS or visit oceancountyparks.org.

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LAKEWOOD – The Lakewood Writers Group is a small but steady group of people who come together every month to share our projects and encourage one another. We welcome anyone who wish-

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of may 12 - may 18

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): There is extra vitality and enthusiasm on tap in the week to come, so use it well. Sidestep petty spats and focus on being cooperative and agreeable. You may be tempted to go overboard by spending way too much. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Everything has a price but not everything you can buy is worth the price. In the week ahead, you might be wise to wait until you can get the very best for your money. Steer clear of disputes, disagreements and misunderstandings. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You may learn what “passive aggressive” really means in the week ahead. Give someone the benefit of the doubt and remain tolerant. Doubts will disappear, and a tense situation will relax, after the middle of the week. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Achieve balance and serenity this week. You may think it is exciting, but a digital addiction can prevent you from enjoying the natural world. Avoid binge watching TV shows or constantly checking a smartphone. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Mindfulness can put you out of your misery. Take some time out in the week ahead to stop to smell the roses, watch the sun rise or listen to the birds. Gain confidence as you realize that you have the right to enjoy the very best. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Wait until midweek to make purchases that require good taste. Even then you may be a bit extravagant or careless.

Rely upon a significant other to give you sound feedback or good advice about key expenditures. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): A preoccupation with computer games or social media can distract you from more important matters. As this week unfolds you may need every ounce of diplomacy to deal with overly sensitive people and situations. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In the week ahead, you may have an opportunity to successfully launch a meaningful project or plan. Scrutinize the terms of any contract or agreement that you consider in the early part of the week. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your confusion will evaporate in a few more days. In the meantime, use good judgment to deal with family, loved ones and complicated situations. Gain lasting peace by ignoring minor dustups. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your friendly gestures and well-meaning comments could be misunderstood. Workplace misunderstandings in the earliest part of the week can be conquered if you focus on being cooperative and generous. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Start projects in the week ahead that require caring for the environment or aim at long term profits. You can be very intuitive and farseeing when dealing with intricate financial matters. Avoid impulse purchases. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Make peace a priority. To gain approval from others blend reliability with practicality and avoid vagueness. During the week to come you can visualize what others want and organize your time to provide it.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Toss Up: Revamp One Of My Classic Main-Dish Salads For An Even Healthier Meal By Wolfgang Puck

“I think I’d like a salad for lunch.” That’s something I’ve heard from so many guests in my restaurants ever since I started cooking in Los Angeles back in the mid-1970s. The request reflected the belief that if you sat down to a big plate or bowl filled mostly with fresh greens, you were eating healthfully. Of course, today most of us know it’s not that simple. Add an oil-rich or creamy dressing to that salad, as lots of people do, along with meats and cheeses and lots of crunchy croutons and nuts, and you wind up taking in as many calories and as much fat and carbohydrates as you might if you sat down to a heaping serving of meat and potatoes. As my own knowledge of nutrition and healthy eating has grown over the years, I’ve begun to rethink my approach to certain dishes, including those considered some of my classics. And that includes a recipe I first developed back in 1983 when I opened Chinois in Santa Monica, Calif. It played an instrumental role in defining what came to be known as the Asian fusion movement, combining classic preparations from China and other Asian kitchens with the lighter, fresher approach of California cuisine. Among the first of the many dishes that gained the restaurant a devoted following that continues today in its 25th anniversary year is its Chinois chicken salad, my version of the popular Chinese chicken salad. It was always a fairly light dish, featuring a medley of fresh vegetables and skinless roast chicken meat. But the dressing was and still is fairly rich with sesame oil and peanut oil, along with an egg yolk that emulsified the mixture to a rich, creamy consistency. So in recent years, when I make the salad for myself, I’ve been lightening it up a bit. I eliminate the egg yolk, including instead some honey that combines with Chinese mustard powder to help give the dressing plenty of creamy body and a lively sweet-hot taste that makes a big impact on every bite. I’ve also added more vegetables to the salad mixture, increasing the amount of snow peas and adding shredded raw carrot for its beautiful color and crunch. (You should also feel free to include or swap out other fresh, raw vegetables you like, such as strips of bell pepper or matchsticks of jicama.) The result is a version of my Chinois chicken salad in which just a little more than 30 percent of the calories come from fat. It’s well within most guidelines for healthy eating, with all the bright, appealing flavor, texture and color of the original. I hope you’ll enjoy it all for lunch, or dinner, all through springtime and well into summer and beyond.

LIGHT CHINOIS CHICKEN SALAD WITH CHINESE MUSTARD-HONEY VINAIGRETTE M a ke s 4 m a i n - c o u r s e s e r v i n g s , 8 appetizer servings For the Chinese mustard vinaigrette: 1/4 cup (60 mL) rice vinegar 2 tablespoons honey 2 teaspoons toasted Asian-style sesame oil 2 teaspoons dry Chinese mustard or English mustard, such as Colman’s 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons peanut oil For the chinois chicken salad: 4 cups (1 L) shredded cooked skinless chicken breast meat (from a leftover or store-bought roast or rotisserie chicken, or another leftover recipe) 4 cups (1 L) shredded napa cabbage 2 cups (500 mL) shredded iceberg or romaine lettuce 1 cup (250 mL) julienned raw snow peas 1 cup (250 mL) shredded raw carrot 1/4 cup (60 mL) thinly sliced pickled sushi ginger, drained and cut into thin julienne strips For the garnish: 1 tablespoon white or black sesame seeds 1 scallion, trimmed and cut diagonally into thin slices First prepare the vinaigrette: In a blender or a food processor fitted with the stainless-steel blade, combine the rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, dry mustard, soy sauce and a little salt and pepper. Blend or process until smooth. With the machine running, drizzle in the peanut oil to form a thick, smooth dressing. If necessary, adjust the seasonings with more salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a bowl and set aside. For the chicken salad, in a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken, cabbage, lettuce, snow peas, carrot and ginger. Toss with enough of the vinaigrette to coat all the ingredients well. For the garnishes, if you’re using white sesame seeds, put them in a dry pan and toast them over low heat, stirring continuously, until golden, about 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl to cool briefly. Mound the salad mixture on chilled serving plates. Garnish with the scallions and the toasted white sesame seeds or the black sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2018 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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