Vol. 15 - No. 52
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–Photo by Jennifer Peacock The Ocean County Honor Roll records the names of law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty since 2000. By Jennifer Peacock LAKEWOOD – As he made his way down the list of names, his pace slowed, his voice choked. At one point he needed a moment to compose himself. The room was silent, everyone’s eyes on retired Bay Head police chief William Dikun. It’s a list (Memorial - See Page 2)
–Photo by Jennifer Peacock Veterans have complained about needing more services at the James J. Howard Outpatient Clinic. By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The James J. Howard Outpatient Clinic is the closest point of service for area veterans. But, with Ocean County being host to an extremely la rge populat ion of vetera ns,
t h e d e m a n d fo r c a r e g r e a t ly outweighs what the building can handle. Traffic and parking problems also make the site inconvenient for people who are looking for (Clinic - See Page 4)
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Red Carpet Inn Purchase To Be Finalized
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The Township Council authorized the purchase of the Red Carpet Inn for $3.3 million. This will be bringing an end to the process of purchasing the hotel, but will continue the overall goal: to redevelop the land into an attractive, walkable downtown that residents can be proud of. The inn, located at 2 West Water Street, was a burden for the township. Officials once said that it had been visited by police 750 times over the course of two years. Residents and downtown business owners have com-
County Acquires Land For Open Space
plained about the hotel being a magnet for drug use and prostitution. Alazar Zorojew, executive director of the Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District, thanked the council for making this purchase. “The Toms River Business Improvement District has supported this unequivocally,” he said. John Dorrity, a township resident who is director of the county’s Veterans Service Bureau, suggested that the land could be set aside for veterans housing, as the area has a distinct need.
–Photo by Jennifer Peacock This wetland area was purchased by the county for preservation.
By Jennifer Peacock OCEAN COUNTY – The county is adding more open space to its roll. T he f reeholder s u nan i mously ap proved the acquisition of three parcels of land - one donation in Ocean Township, and two purchases in Berkeley and Toms River - at their May 16 meeting. The county accepted the donation of .73 acres of land on Pancoast Road in Ocean
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Memorial: Continued From Page 1 no one wants to read. A list that’s been read for the last 27 years. Dikun, the chief police instructor at the Ocean County Police Academy, was reading the list of 18 names, men and women - law enforcement - who died in the line of duty. The list is read at the annual Ocean County Law Enforcement Memorial Day Observance, held at the academy every year, attended by police off icers, county off icials, and this year, State Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal. “We get together in ceremonies like this across the country to remember those brave men and women that we’ve lost, to mourn them, to honor them, and we honor them because they’ve paid the ultimate sacrifice,” Grewal said. “We honor them because they ran to danger when others ran away. We honor them because they work tirelessly, tirelessly to rid our streets of criminals and to help people suffering from addiction… We honor them because they are our family members, our friends, our partners, our colleagues. “…I say that one death of a law enforcement officer in the line of duty is one death too many. These 19 officers span generations, from 1927 to 2015. Even though they span and served in different generations, they had something in common, and that was that they were bound by a common purpose: to protect us, and to keep us safe,” Grewal added. More than 21,000 law enforcement officers have died in the line of duty since the founding of the United States, the state attorney general said. Freeholder Gerry Little, who attended with fellow Freeholder Vi rgi nia Haines, thanked Grewal for his first off icial visit to the cou nt y as state attorney general. “When you leave, I hope you hear one message from all of us here in Ocean County: we are exceedingly proud of our law enforcement community, and we here in Ocean County, we will have their backs always. We support them, and we believe they are second-to-none anywhere in the state of New Jersey,” Little said.
Also in attendance were Police Academy director Brian Klimakowski, Ocean County Chiefs of Police Association president Ka r i n Di Michele, cou nt y Prosecutor Joseph Coronato, Sheriff Michael Mast rona rdy a nd chaplai n James Occhipinti. Those remembered, and their end of watch, are: • Cpl. Scott R. Thompson, Manchester Township Police Department, EOW April 10, 2015 • Det. Joh n Scot t Stevens, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, EOW Jan. 21, 2015 • Det. Tina E. Rambo, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Off ice, EOW Aug. 1, 2011 • Off icer Christopher A. Matlosz, L a ke wo o d Pol ic e D e p a r t m e nt , EOW Jan. 14, 2011 • Officer Jason Marles, Ocean Gate Police Department, EOW Nov. 25, 2010 • Officer William Preslar, Lakewood Police Department, EOW May 14, 2007 • Off icer Robert Ventura, Jackson Tow n s h i p Pol i c e D e p a r t m e n t , EOW March 18, 2001 • Of f ic e r Joh n L e s e m a n n , Br ick Pol ice D e pa r t me nt , EOW Aug. 30, 1999 • Officer Larry Dunfee Jr., Stafford Tow n s h i p Pol i c e D e p a r t m e n t , EOW April 27, 1981 • Officer Richard Harper, Brick Police Department, EOW May 4, 1978 • Officer Robert Tobias, Manchester Township Police Department, EOW May 17, 1975 • Chief A ngelo Leonet ti, Long Beach Tow nship Police Depar tment, EOW March 6, 1962 • Trooper Raymond Fiola, EOW Feb. 19, 1962 • Officer Hartley Richter, Lakewood Police Department, EOW April 8, 1946 • Ma rshal A r nold Joh nson, Poi nt Pleasant Police Department, EOW July 22, 1928 • Trooper John Ressler, EOW May 1, 1932 • Tr o o p e r L e o n a r d Mc C a n d le s s , EOW June 28, 1931 • Trooper First Class Joseph Smith, EOW Aug. 4, 1927
OCHS First Annual Flea Market And More TOMS RIVER – On June 2, 2018 the Ocean County Historical Society will be hosting our First Annual Flea Market and Much More! The event will be held on the Historical Society’s grounds. In case of inclement weather we will move into the parking garage. The hours are from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Vendor 8x8 spots are $10 for members and $20 for non-members. Vendors must provide their
own tables and chairs. In addition to a rummage sale, the Historical Society will have for sale over 1,000 non-fiction and fiction books for $1 each, local history publications, paintings, vintage tools, baked goods, 50/50 tickets, and more. Throughout the day we will be offering tours of the museum. To reserve a spot or for more information, call Vale at 732-3302409.
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Clinic: Continued From Page 1 care. Therefore, alternate site locations are being scouted. Congressman Tom MacArthur (R-3rd) told a meeting of the Ocean County Mayors’ Association at their May meeting that the location scouting is going beyond Brick. While Brick is not off the table at this point, most of Toms River is being looked at as well. A small part of Berkeley is also a possibility. A small area of Lakewood is also in the search area, but MacArthur said that putting it in a busy town like Lakewood would not solve the problem. A building of the magnitude needed to
handle the veterans in the area is extremely costly, he said. If a town is able to give land, it would help reduce the cost. Local officials, interviewed in the days following the meeting, had their own ideas of where to put the new VA. Brick Mayor John Ducey has proposed a plot of land in the triangle between Route 88, Jack Martin Boulevard, and Burrsville Avenue. “We have the perfect choice,” he said. T here’s enoug h la nd for a sizeable building, with the parking that would be needed. It’s on a state highway, which is one of the things the federal government will be looking at. “It’s across the street from the hospital in case a veteran has more serious needs
that need to be met,” he said, referring to Ocean Medical Center. The land is currently zoned as a hospital support zone, he said. Toms River Councilman Maurice Hill said that his town put in a letter of intent to have the clinic in the area of Hooper Avenue and Caudina Avenue. This is the intersection near a few banks and the Presbyterian Church of Toms River where drivers can find the back entrance to the Seacourt Mall. This spot would be the best case scenario for a VA clinic, said Hill, a Navy veteran. It is more centrally located in the county, and Hooper has less traffic than those areas in Brick. Some of the land is owned by the town, and some is
privately owned. It would also be within walking distance to the Veterans Service Bureau, so there could be “one-stop shopping” for veterans who need to get a lot done in one day. Previously, the township was considering a spot on Route 9 south of the Joseph A. Citta Elementary School, but decided to go with this site instead. County administrator Carl Block reiterated that there are a high percentage of veterans in Ocean County, and with the county’s large senior population, it means that there are a great deal of older veterans who have more involved needs. “We absolutely support it staying in Ocean County,” he said.
Ocean County’s 10th Residential Document Shredding Program By Kimberly Bosco
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Residential Document Shredding Program is back as of April 14 for its 10th year. The program will include 22 locations throughout Ocean County, serviced by IDSAutoshred. “This free and very popular program moves around the county providing a layer of safety from identity theft,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Gerry P. Little. “This is an opportunity to rid your home of papers that may include sensitive information and should be shredded rather than just tossed into recycling or the trash.” Locations for the program this year include: • Eagleswood Township Municipal Complex Lot: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 9
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Stafford Township, Southern Ocean County Recycling Center Lot: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 16 Bay Head Recycling Center Lot: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., June 23 Manchester Township High School Soccer Field Lot: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 30 Lakewood Public Works Yard: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., July 13 Tuckerton Recycling Center Lot: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., July 21 Ocean Township Municipal Complex Lot: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., July 28 Lakehurst Public Works Yard Lot: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Aug. 4 Toms River Township, Riverwood Park Lot:
9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Aug. 10 Lacey Township Recycling Center Lot: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Aug. 18 • Pine Beach, Walling Field Lot, 601 Station Ave., 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Aug. 25 • Seaside Heights Recycling Center Lot: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Sept. 8 • Surf City Police Department Lot: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Sept. 15 • Point Pleasant Recycling Center Lot: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sept. 22 • Jackson Township Municipal Building Rear Lot: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sept. 29 Commercial documents will not be accepted at the sites. Shredding is for paper documents and forms. Make sure to remove all staples and paper clips from •
documents! Things not to bring include x-rays, CDs, floppy disks, microfilm, and file folders. Residents are limited to six boxes or bags of documents per event. Each location will run the complete schedule or until the truck is full; one truck can hold 10,000 to 12,000 pounds of paper. Ocean County also offers drop-off boxes at both County recycling centers for shredded office paper. This is where you should bring shredded office paper instead of placing it in curbside recycling receptacles. “Recycling helps to save landfill space and protects the environment. We encourage our citizens to take advantage of the programs offered and to help make a difference in preserving our natural resources,” said Little.
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County: Continued From Page 1 Township. “This is the kind of acquisition we like, because it’s a donation,” Freeholder John Bartlett quipped. The county owns lands around the Garden State Parkway and Wells Mills County Park, about 4,000 acres preserved. The county had purchased a piece of land on the Barnegat side of the line, and that owner decided to donate the .73 acres on the Waretown side. Freeholder Director Gerry Little said that in a county that’s 408,000 acres, about 60 percent of it is permanently protected against development through Pinelands Commission, state parks and 21,000 acres preserved through the natural lands and farmlands programs. “Approximately 60 percent of the county is permanently preserved, which is protecting our watershed, which is protecting our quality of life,” Little said. “We will never become an urban area. That’s our goal, to preserve our quality of life for all of us here today, and for our children and generations to come.” All 33 county municipalities approved the creation of the Natural Lands Trust Fund. A cent-and-a-half is taken from every $100 property valuation and put into the trust
The Life And Times Of Annie Oakley To Be Explored At Ocean County Library
LAVALLETTE – The Upper Shores Branch of the Ocean County Library, 112 Jersey City Ave. Lavallette, will host the program “Annie Oakley: Aim for a High Mark” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 30. Join Kim Hanley as she portrays the legendary Annie Oakley. The diminutive sharpshooter competed in a sport and world dominated by men. Her hope was that all women would reach the “bulls-eye of success.” This program is funded by the Public Scholars Project of the New Jersey Council for the Humanities, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. This program is free but registration is requested. To register, call 732-793-3996 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org.
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The Toms River Times, May 26, 2018, Page 7 fund. The county hires out two independent appraisals when making larger land purchases, and never pays more than the top appraisal amount, Bartlett said. The Ocean County Natural Lands Trust Fund Advisory Committee also recommended the acquisition of two other properties: 3.62 acres, located on Harvey Avenue in Berkeley, and 20.08 acres, located on North Bay Avenue in Toms River.
The county will pay $25,000, and up to $38 for a property tax adjustment, on the Berkeley property. The 3.62 acres is on Cedar Creek, much of it wetlands, Bartlett said. That land will join property the county already owns around Berkeley Island County Park. The 20.08 acres in Toms River will be purchased for $850,000 plus up to $40 for property tax adjustments. The land is developable.
The land is contiguous to county-owned land near Ocean County College. “The board has been very diligent over the last number of years in buying all of the land that abuts Ocean County College so that it can never be encroached upon,” Bartlett said. The advisory committee accepts nominations for open space acquisitions and makes recommendations to the freeholders on an ongoing basis.
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor
E DITORIAL Politicians Won’t Bite The Hand That Feeds I’ve noticed an interesting thing while reading press releases from our elected officials: If someone of their own party is in the wrong, they are very vague in talking about it. If someone from the other party is in the wrong, they blame by name. If a Democrat doesn’t like what a Republican does, it is easy for them to call them out. Likewise, a Republican has no problem shaming a Democrat by name. However, their courage falters when it’s inhouse. When Democrats hate what their Democrat leaders do, they blame “Trenton” or “the state.”
They won’t name Gov. Phil Murphy or Senate President Stephen Sweeney. When Republicans don’t like what Trump or the leadership in Congress is doing, they blame “Washington” or “the administration.” These are all very vague terms that don’t really get to the heart of the problem. A politician will take an awful lot from their own party before they feel the need to finally speak up. And then when they do, they take the coward’s way out and won’t call someone out by name. Chris Lundy News Editor
E DITORIAL Make Yourself Heard The people of Toms River face an array of issues – taxes, traffic, the environment, education. Issues that will impact Toms River 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
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Power And Money In Politics What is it that changes people? Case in point: The Senate and House of Representatives. Ninety-nine percent of those who enter politics start out with a clear objective – that is, to make our country better. We are still a young country with growing pains. The one thing we all know for sure is that our form of government is the best in the world. Most of us know how lucky we are to be citizens of the USA. Somehow, once these people get to Washington, a spell comes over them and they forget why they went to Washington. When they started out, it was the country fi rst, then politics. In a very short time, they put the party fi rst, then the government. For some unknown reason, they put petty politics ahead of it all. Then comes the power game. Some even sell their souls for the power. Then it becomes power first, then the party, and last the country and the people. They forget why we the people sent them to Washington and what their job is. How is it that so many of them go to Washington and become rich overnight? We voted these people into office and gave them our trust. Why is it so many of them forget we sent them there to do the best for the country and the people, and they end up doing what is best for themselves and their party? My answer is simple: We voted them in, and we can vote them out. I put a high price on my trust and I will not let these people
Letters To The Editor waste it. We the people finally allow the spent recovery need healthcare can always stand up to Washington and let them know when we feel they are not doing their jobs right, and let them know that the promises they made us are not being kept. I realize they may not be able to keep all their promises, but they can try. They must never forget: It’s country first, then politics. This is just one man’s opinion. Herb Greenberg, Jr. Brick
MacArthur Eyes Oyster Creek Impact There are many issues that affect the 3rd Congressional District, but one that sometimes gets overlooked by t hose who do not live in Lacey Township is the Oyster Creek Nuclear Power Plant closure. Thankfully, Congressman Tom MacA r thu r has been aware and active in addressing the potential effects of the closure on Lacey Township and the surrounding areas. Our Township Committee and administration has met with Congressman MacArthur on multiple occasions to express our concerns as to how the closure of the plant will affect our economy, residents, and quality of life. We have also shared ideas as to how to address the nuclear rods that currently sit in temporary storage. Congressman MacArthur stood up for Lacey Township and all of South Jersey when he voted yes on the Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act. The recent passage of this bill in the House will
nuclear rods idly sitting at Oyster Creek, the oldest nuclear plant in the country, to be shipped to a permanent location as originally intended. This will provide relief to our taxpayers and peace of mind for residents. I am grateful to have a representative like Tom MacArthur who listens and follows up with direct action. As we continue to work as a committee, in collaboration with Congressman MacArthur, to determine the next steps for the Oyster Creek Nuclear Power Plant and the over 800 acres of land it occupies, I feel hopeful for a brighter future for Lacey Township. While some have been handing out megaphones and rabble-rousing in our communities, Tom MacArthur has been spending his Saturday mornings meeting with elected officials, like us, and concerned constituents alike, and standing up for what’s really impacting his district. Gary Quinn Committeeman, Lacey Township
ACA, Medicaid Needed I’ve been in recovery for three years. If you’re a single mother like I am, Medicaid is very helpful. I don’t have to stress about what’s going to happen if my child gets sick, or if I get sick. But I’m still worried. A year ago the House passed ACA repeal and they want more. If they cut Medicaid for the people that need it - working mothers like myself and people I know - it’s going to cause more problems. People in
so they can stay clean and sober. Knowing you can get mental health treatment is part of that. Everybody is different in recovery. Some use mental health treatment with a therapist or NA. Others need cognitive behavioral health. Some need medication. I commend anyone who is trying to stay sober in any way that is working for them. I wouldn’t be able to do stay clean and sober without the Affordable Care Act. I wouldn’t be able to see a therapist and my son wouldn’t be able to see a pediatrician for check-ups. If they cut Medicaid I’ll have to go to the emergency room for care. Congressman MacArthur led the charge and helped to pass the repeal of the Affordable Care which would have taken away my health care. It seems like he has no empathy or concern for the people of New Jersey that are in need. It would be wonderful if all of us could get healthcare, that’s what I’m fighting for. Joanna Robinson Tinton Falls Formerly Toms River
Clarification Jessica Clayton wrote a letter to the editor published May 12 titled “Assessments OK, But Not PARCC.” She would like to clarify her letter with the following statement: “I am a member of the Brick Board of Education, but this letter is neither authorized by the board nor is it written on behalf of the board. I am writing in my capacity as a private citizen and expressing my personal opinion.”
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Freeholder Forum by Freeholder Jerry P. Little One hundred years ago, the world was embroiled in what would later be called the War to End All Wars. By the time the fighting ended, on November 11, 1918, more than 18 million troops, sailors and civilians lay dead, including 116,516 Americans. Among the dead were 75 Ocean County residents who heeded the call and crossed the Atlantic to
fight in the trench-warfare hell of the Western Front. Today, a century later, we still remember these br ave sou ls who ma de the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. Memorial Day weekend is the traditional start of the summer season. It’s a time for barbecues, baseball ga mes a nd maybe that first trip to the beach. It is also a time to give
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than ks. Than ks for the freedom we all enjoy, and thanks to those who paid for our freedom with their very lives. This Memorial Day, I ask all of our residents to join with me and share a moment of ref lection as we honor the men and women who went to war and never returned. In the century since the G r e at Wa r, mor e t h a n 626,000 Americans have lost their lives fighting so we and our families can remain free. More than 82,000 Amer-
Tom MacArthur WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Tom MacArthur (R-3rd) voted to support thousands of farmers in New Jersey. The Third District is home to 860 farms producing a wide variety of products and producing over $100 million worth of crops. The Farm Bill reauthorizes vital agricultural
programs like: • Crop insurance to protect New Jersey farmers from unexpected disasters • Support for specialty crops like cranberries and blueberries • Conservation programs • Essential agricultural research that benefits
ernment, with the cooperation of foreig n gove r n ment s, to i nten sif y the search for militar y personnel who are still missing and unaccounted for from all past wars. The resolution was sponsored by Texas Rep. Sam Johnson, who spent more than 6 years as a POW in North Vietnam and was among the first prisoners to return home nearly five decades ago. As Americans, we can never truly rest until the remains of all of our men and women are returned
home. So take some time this long weekend to spend with family and friends. Enjoy the outdoors and all of what Ocean County has to offer. And consider attending one the many Memorial Day ceremon ies schedu led a rou nd the county. A complete listing can be found at oceancountytourism. com. Fi nally, to t he ma ny ve t e r a n s who c a l l ou r county home, I can say this: We will never forget your sacrifices.
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icans also remain unaccounted for, or missing in action from America’s wars. This year is also the 45th anniversary of Operation Homecoming, when the first 40 of 591 U.S. prisone r s of wa r r et u r ne d f r om Vie t n a m . To d ay, let us especially remember those who served in Southeast Asia and those who never returned. Earlier this year, the Ho u s e of Re p r e s e n t a tives unanimously passed a special resolution for the Un ited St ates gov-
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the work being done at Rutgers Trade promotion to continue growing the $140 billion in annual agricultural exports America sends worldwide Ru r al development programs, including measures to combat the opioid epidemic that were pushed by Rep. MacArthur’s Bipartisan Heroin Task Force Support for farmers who are US Military
veterans, young, disadvantaged, or just starting out in farming “The Farm Bill provides much needed help to our local farms here in South Jersey, most specifically by including specialty crop grants that will directly benefit local blueberry and cranberry farmers. I was also pleased to suppor t grants to fund research that would have helped Rutgers University and other agriculture programs around the country,” Congressman
MacArthur said. “Thousands of farmers here in New Jersey, and all across the country, will benefit from crop insurance programs in this bill that help protect their farms,” MacArthur continued. “The conservation programs outlined in this bill are a benefit to all of us.” Congressman MacArthur also had an amendment to the legislation pass, protecting children from changes to SNAP work requirements.
“Children cannot go to school and lear n on an empty stomach - and they should not have to come home and wor r y about where their next meal is going to come from,” Congressman MacArthur said. “My amendment is crystal clear: as we implement these changes, kids are off limits.” The New Jersey and Burlington County farming community expressed their strong support of MacArthur and the Farm Bill.
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Local Athletes Earn Conference Honors Each player was honored after the regular season. Serreino was 3-2 with a 0.47 earned run average in NJAC play. He struck out 44 batters in 38 2/3 innings and tossed two shutouts. He led the NJAC in ERA and opposing batting average (.095), tied for first in strikeouts, ranked fourth in innings pitched and tied for seventh in victories. He was 6-2 overall with a 1.03 ERA and 71 strikeouts in 61 1/3 innings for the Profs. In the NJAC, DiPiazza compiled a 4-1 record, a 1.45 ERA and 36 strikeouts in 31 innings. He tied for second in wins, tied for fourth in strikeouts and ranked fifth in opposing batting average (.156) and seventh in ERA. He was 6-1 with a 1.34 ERA on the season. He whiffed 62 batters in 47 innings. –Photo courtesy Rider University He pitched for Mercer County ComZack Molloy, the former Toms River North standout, enjoyed a record-setting career munity College during the 2016 and at Rider University. 2017 seasons, putting up a 20-3 record and pitching five complete games en route to a 2.39 earned run average. He blazed his way to 193 strikeouts in 154 2/3 innings. By Chris Christopher Junior righty Andrew DiPiazza, the former He was named the National Junior College AthThree ex-local high school baseball players have Central Regional standout, was a second-team letic Association Division II Pitcher of the Year earned New Jersey Athletic Conference honors. selection. and a first-team All-American in 2016. Named to the first team was Rowan College Sophomore catcher Todd Bates, a former Brick DiPiazza, a 6-foot-7, 243-pounder, tied the junior righty Danny Serreino, who played for Memorial player now with Montclair State school record with 15 strikeouts in a win against Jackson Liberty. University, was an honorable mention selection. Ripon College
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Bates, who batted .261, scored 19 runs and drove in 14 runs. He fielded .984 and cut down 10 baserunners. Naif perfect: Felician University senior righty Dan Naif (Jackson Liberty) combined with a teammate on a three-hitter in the team’s 4-0 win over Goldey Beacom College. Naif hurled a perfect seventh inning in relief. The former Lion set Felician’s all-time appearances record (92) for a pitcher, working a scoreless bottom of the ninth in relief in a 15-5 win over Bloomfield College. Naif posted his Felician career record 32nd save in a 5-3 win over Post University. Corsi, McCabe aid win: New Jersey City University junior third baseman Matt Corsi (Toms River East) and junior lefty Kyle McCabe (Brick Memorial) helped the Gothics past Lehman College 15-3. Corsi went 1-for-3, singled home one run and scored one run. McCabe pitched 2 1/3 shutout innings, allowing four hits and tossing 26 pitches. Martone, Santoro contribute: Graduate student Mike Martone (Brick Memorial) and junior Freehold resident Anthony Santoro (St. John Vianney) helped Felician past the University of the Sciences 15-1. Martone pinch hit a two-run homer in the ninth. He tucked the drive inside the right-field foul pole to cap the game’s scoring. It was his first career homer for Felician. It came in his 109th career game. Santoro, a junior catcher, hit a run-scoring single (College - See Page 11)
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College: Continued From Page 10 in the third for a 6-0 lead. Feehan connects: New Jersey City University sophomore left fielder Bill Feehan (Point Pleasant Boro) stroked two hits in a 12-5 loss to host Montclair under the lights at Yogi Berra Stadium. Hughes hot on hill: Stockton University junior righty Ray Hughes (Lacey) was named the Osprey of the Week after tossing his first career shutout in a 7-0 win over New Jersey City University. Hughes struck out 10 and allowed four hits. He pushed his record to 3-2 and lowered his earned run average to 1.95 for fifth in the NJAC. He raised his team-high strikeouts total to 47. No catching Molloy: Former Toms River North speedster Zack Molloy helped the Rider University men’s swimming and diving team win the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Championship Meet for the seventh straight time. He captured the event’s Men’s Most Outstanding Swimmer of the Meet for the third consecutive year. On the first day of the meet, the former Mariner helped the Broncs win the 800-yard freestyle relay in a meet-record 6:30.52, shattering the old record by almost four seconds. On the second day, Molloy sprinted to first place in the 50 freestyle in an MAAC and Rider record 19.66. Molloy swam the anchor leg on the 200 freestyle relay team, which won the even in an MAAC record 1:20.06. On the third day, Molloy swam the second leg on the second-place 400 medley relay team (3:16.62) and won the 200 freestyle in 1:35.33. On the final day of action, Molloy swam the opening leg on the winning 400 freestyle relay team. It set an MAAC record in 2:58.58. He broke the MAAC record earlier, winning the 100 freestyle in 43.10. Molloy owns the MAAC record in the 50, 100, 200 and 500 freestyles. Rider senior Ben Smith (Lacey) helped the Broncs to the team title, placing eighth in the 200 butterfly. Barnes among the best: Former Manchester player Kashaun Barnes, a Stockton University junior guard, made the All-NJAC second-team after starring for the Ospreys in men’s basketball during the regular season. Barnes placed third in the NJAC in scoring, averaging 18.0 points per game. The Toms River resident averaged 4.9 rebounds and 2.8 assists per outing. He averaged 34.3 minutes per game for third in the NJAC and was 10th in the league in both free-throw percentage (.793 percent) and three-pointers made (2.0) per showing. Barnes scored in double figures in 17 of his 20 games, including seven games with at least 20 points. He erupted for a career-high 37 points in an 89-81 win over Montclair State University, blazing away at a 14 of 23 clip from the field, including five of nine from downtown, in 40 minutes. He added six rebounds and four assists. Scott, Schleifer cited: Brick Township graduates Drew Scott and Matt Schleifer earned football honors at McDaniel College after starring for the Green Terror last fall. Scott, a senior linebacker, was named the Defensive Most Valuable Player. Schleifer, a return specialist-wide receiver, was named the Special Teams Most Valuable Player. Scott paced the Green Terror in total tackles
The Toms River Times, May 26, 2018, Page 11 (72), solo stops (45), assists (27) and tackles per game (7.2). He made six tackles for seven yards lost, forced one fumble and broke up one pass. He finished in a three-way tie for 12th place in the Centennial Conference in total tackles and played in 10 games. Schleifer, a sophomore, was honored as the club’s Special Teams Most Valuable Player. He paced the conference in punt return yards, returning 21 for 360 yards, an average of 17.1 yards per dash. He was second in the league in all-purpose yards with 1,272. He was sixth in the league in kick return average with 30 for 21.4 yards. He was first in kick return yards with 658. He blazed 92 yards with a punt return for a touchdown. He caught 19 passes for 271 yards and two touchdowns and played in 10 games. Bradley honored: Former Jackson Memorial player Kenny Bradley, a senior linebacker and co-captain, won the Jim Butterfield Memorial Award after starring at Ithaca College last fall. The award recognizes a player’s outstanding contributions on the field and his desire to help the Bombers achieve success. Bradley finished in a two-way tie for first place on the team in total tackles (85). He paced the club in assists (58) and added 27 solos. He broke up four passes and made 5 1/2 tackles for 15 yards lost. He added one interception and forced two fumbles. The Bombers went 8-3 and won the Eastern College Athletic Conference title 27-17 over Salisbury University in the ECAC Scotty Whitelaw Bowl in Newark, Del. Bradley led the Bombers in total tackles (11) and made four assists to finish in a three-way tie for first on the team in helps. He forced one fumble. Holland wins: Stockton freshman Keith Holland (Central) earned his second victory of the season in men’s outdoor track and field, clearing a personal best 4.35 meters in the pole vault at the Osprey Open at Stockton. He was named the NJAC Rookie of the Week after the win. He was successful on his first attempt at five consecutive heights and topped six other vaulters for his second win in three outdoor meets. He was named the NJAC Rookie of the Year for the indoor season after winning the NJAC pole vault title in March. Sophomore teammate Tom Strychowski (Lacey) sparkled at the Osprey Open, placing second in the discus (47.38 meters, third in the shot put (14.32 meters) and third in the hammer throw (44.78 meters). Stockton junior Gunnar Pearson (Barnegat) and junior teammate Joe D’Amico (Central) helped the Ospreys win the 4x800-meter relay (7:56.91) at the Osprey Open. They ran the first and third legs, respectively. Pearson (1:57.22) and D’Amico (1:57.32) finished second and third, respectively, in the 800. Pearson was second in the 800 in 1:55.48 at the Shippensburg Paul Kaiser Open. At the Widener Invitational, Strychowski was third in the discus (46.39 meters) and Holland tied for second in the pole vault (4.20 meters). Nocco competes: Former Southern Regional athlete Nick Nocco, a senior, ran the first leg on Rowan’s distance medley relay team which finished 12th in 10:10.04 in the distance medley at the Penn Relays. NOTE: Is your favorite athlete missing? Please e-mail Chris Christopher: cchristopher1259@gmail.com with the information.
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Toms River Farmers Market Returns
By Jennifer Peacock TOMS RIVER – It’s the most wonderful time of the year…for fresh produce lovers. A staple of the region, the Downtown Toms River Farmers Market returns for its 2018 season, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays starting May 23 through Nov. 14. The market is located at 28-46 Hadley Ave., at the Ocean County parking garage lawn. Free parking is available in the garage. The market features four New Jersey fresh produce farmers and one organic farmer. They offer a variety of produce, drinks and
other items. The market also has a raffle the first Wednesday of the month. Winners will receive: • June 6, strawberries and lettuce • July 11, blueberries and zucchini • Aug. 1, peaches and tomatoes • Sept. 5, plums and eggplants • Oct. 3, apples and pumpkins • Nov. 7, cranberries and sweet potatoes WIC and Senior FMNP participants can use their vouchers at selected vendors. For more information, visit downtowntomsriver.com/bid/market.php.
Relay For Life Of Toms River
TOMS RIVER – Relay for Life movement is the signature fundraising event for the American Cancer Society (the country’s largest private contributor towards Cancer Research). Each year, hundreds of residents gather in our area for the Relay for Life of Toms River in order to save lives, to celebrate lives, and to continue to lead the fight
for a world without cancer. This year’s event will take place on June 8 at the Toms River High School North Track. For more information and to register for this upcoming event, please visit relayforlife.org/tomsrivernj or feel free to contact ACS Community Manager Michael Brady at 732-292-4256
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Toms River Launches New Soft ware For Public Records
By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – Toms River recently purchased and activated new software, known as GovQA, on the township website. This new software helps to track Public Records Requests across multiple departments, standardize records processing, fulfill requests in a timely manner, and provides residents a better understanding of the costs associated with records processing. “The Town Clerk’s office is the ‘keeper’ of public records. My job is to make sure public information is available and easy accessible to residents. The Township receives hundreds of open public records requests each month. Now with this easily accessible portal the public can be sure they are receiving complete and accurate records in a reasonable time frame,” said Alison
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JSU Worship Hosts Night To Gather
TOMS RIVER – Join us this summer on Friday, July 20 from 7-9:30 p.m. at The Church of Grace and Peace for a fun filled Night To Gather. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. If you loved our concerts in the past you will absolutely love our JSU Worship team. Best of all its free! We will have epic music, engaging messages, and tons of fun. The worship team is ages 15-62 with a
total of people from eight churches, all together for one night for fun and community. Bring your friends and family. We offer childcare ages 6 and under. You must register for child care. Register for this event at eventbrite.com/e/jsu-worship-night-to-gather-7202018-tickets45724634613?aff=es2.
Nine & Dine Scholarship Event TOMS RIVER – Join us for the 3rd Annual Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Event on June 11 from 2-8:30 p.m. The event will be held at the Toms River Country Club, 419 Washington St. This event is sponsored by the Greater
Toms River Chamber of Commerce. A portion of the evening’s proceeds will benefit the Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce Foundation, a nonprofit organization, committed to economic and educational growth in our community.
Unlocking The Mystery Of Your Dreams
TOMS RIVER – What are your dreams telling you? Connect more deeply to your intuition by tapping into your dreams. Join us for this dream interpretation class with medium RoseMarie Rubinetti Cappiello who will teach you how to understand your dreams. This event will be at the Toms River Library on June 9, 2-3:30 p.m. Registration required.
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2018 CUISINE ON THE GREEN WINE FESTIVAL SATURDAY & SUNDAY
June 2 & 3, 2018 Noon to 5PM RAIN OR SHINE!
CUISINE ON THE GREEN RESTAURANT 261 Country Club Blvd., Little Egg Harbor Enjoy seven of New Jersey’s wineries; try the culinary delights prepared by culinary students at Ocean County Vocational Technical School; bring a lawn chair and relax to the music of the CrabDaddy Band and Astronaut Jones; shop at the crafter tents...a great way to spend a relaxing day!
Pre-sale tickets $15 until June 1, $20 at the gate | Two day tickets $20/$25 at the gate (Designated drivers are free). Order by going to EventBrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cuisine-on-the-green-wine-festivaltickets-41358524460 or by calling Sylvia Allen @ 732 946 2711 or e-mail sylvia@sylviaschildren.org Sponsored by:
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Ocean County Library Cookbook Club
TOMS RIVER – Do you love cooking and testing out new recipes? Are you excited by new cookbooks? Join our Cookbook Club. This club will meet the second Monday of each month. Our books for June 11: • New French Table by Emily & Giselle Roux • La Tartine Gourmande by Beatrice Peltre The Cookbook Club works this way: • Each participant will need to register and pick a recipe from the chosen cookbooks (or use an online resource that fits
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the theme.) Current cookbook selection can be found at the Reference Desk. Each participant will email their selection to programs@theoceancountylibrary.org (Please include Cookbook Club in the subject line) or call 732349-6200 x. 5101, no later than three days before the club meets. If using an online resource, please email an entire copy of the recipe as well. Make one regular-size recipe from the cookbook. Prepare your recipe at home and bring to the club meeting to share.
1st Annual Gift Auction & Dinner
TOMS RIVER – The Gift Auction and Dinner will be held at Toms River Community Church located at 20 Robbins St, Toms River, NJ. Please note that 100 percent of all proceeds collected from this event will benefit both Toms River Community Church and our Community Outreach Program for the Displaced and Homeless (Families and Children) to continue to support those in need. Toms River Community Church is a community church that provides a number of
people and families who are need with food, clothing and necessities throughout the year. People do not realize that Toms River Community Church has been offering food, clothing, medical care, personal hygiene items and other necessities to the homeless and displaced for over a decade without cost. Plus, we provide weekly lunches for those displaced to call home. The cost is $20. Join us for the auction and dinner on July 28 from 5-10 p.m. at the church.
Escape Room: Pirate Treasure! TOMS RIVER – Treasure has been found in the library and we need to find a way to open the chest and get to the gold! Help us look for clues and solve the puzzle! A monthly meet-up made just for tweens
to come and see what the Teen Zone is all about! Join us on June 4 from 5-6 p.m. at the Toms River branch. Meet new friends and join us for fun activities, crafts, games, and fun! Ages 10 to 12. Please register.
Art Exhibit: Enjoy by Ron Cappuccilli
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library is pleased to announce that it will host Enjoy by Ron Cappuccilli during the month of May in the Toms River Branch’s 2nd Floor Gallery. Enjoy is free and open to the public.
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ing something,” Kelly said. “And really, this year’s theme is fantastic. Hopefully, none of us will ever have home or our school on fire, but, we have to be prepared in the event that it is. And that’s what this contest is about.” Little thanked the families for coming out to support the winners. “These kids are the future, not only of Ocean County and your local towns, but of our nation, and they have a good head start. They’re obviously good students and a lot of that is attributable to the parents and the family that’s there to support them,” Little said. The county had winners in six categories. The winners included: • Division 1, Kindergarten to second grade, Mackenzie Asfalg from Osbornville School in Brick • Division 2, third to fifth grade, Adriana Manochio, H&M Potter School in Berkeley • Division 3, sixth to eighth grade, Abigail Fuchs, Veterans Memorial Middle School in Brick • Division 4, ninth to 12th grade, Madison Salanitro, Central Regional High School in Bayville • Division 6, kindergarten to eighth grade, Eva Rios, Lake Riviera Middle School in Brick • Division 7, ninth to 12th grade, Ashley Soltis, Central Regional High School in Bayville Berkeley Township fire official Fred Mitchell was also in attendance.
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By Jennifer Peacock OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Fire Prevention & Protection Association, along with freeholders John Kelly and Gerry Little, announced the association’s poster contest winners at the freeholder’s recent meeting. The state association sponsors a contest every year. Municipalities hold the first round of contests, and winners advance to the county, and then state, contests. “To get to this point, just to give some statistics, is that our guys judge probably 1,000 posters from the schools,” OCFPPA president Bill Gee said. “So you’re the winners out that many kids.” The winners received $50 gift cards and a certificate from the county. “The message is very important this year: ‘Every Second Counts. Plan Two Ways Out.’ We would be remiss if we didn’t mention a little fire prevention while we’re here today,” Richard Orlando, vice president of OCFPPA and Brick assistant fire marshal, said. “Please, wherever you go, wherever your travels may take you, always know a second way out, not necessarily the way you went in, no matter where you go.” The county meeting room was packed with the winners and their families, in addition to the usual crew that attends freeholder meetings. “Everybody in here and everybody that took part in this year’s contest is already a winner, because you have learned something by teach-
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TOMS RIVER – The Central Ocean Rotary Club of Toms River is helping to raise funds for the Rotary District 7500 Foundation Service Dog Project with a Pancake Breakfast. The goal is to raise $30,000 for two service dogs to be donated to local veterans in need. Let’s help those who have served our
country honorably live with dignity and independence. Meal includes pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs and a beverage. Donation only event. The breakfast will be held on June 2, 2018 from 8-10 a.m. at Applebee’s Grill & Bar, 1201 Hooper Avenue, Toms River.
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–Photo courtesy Toms River Township Facebook TOMS RIVER – Councilwoman Laurie Huryk and Councilmen Mo Hill and George Wittmann attended the Wall of Honor Ceremony recently at Toms River High School North. A section of the school was recently devoted to honor currently serving and former members of the military that are High School North alumni.
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Friends of the Ocean County Library Toms River Book Sale
TOMS RIVER – The Friends of the Ocean County Library Toms River will host a Book Sale on Friday, June 8 and on Saturday, June 9 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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Grounds For Sculpture Van Tour TOMS RIVER – Travel to Mercer County for this Grounds for Sculpture Van Tour on June 22. The Grounds for Sculpture is a 42-acre feast for the senses. It features 270 sculptures by various artists positioned on meticulously landscaped parkland. Join us for a self-guided tour!
There will be an additional $18 admission cost for adults and $15 cost for seniors (65+). Outside food is not permitted, so please bring money to dine at one of the on-site eateries. We will leave from the Parking lot at Cattus Island County Park, Toms River at 9 a.m. and return at 3:30 p.m. For ages 9 and up.
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From music festivals to fireworks, summer packs a lot of punch — and a lot of noise. To keep all that fun from damaging your hearing, we’ve gathered some tips to help protect your ears from the sounds of summer. When you’re exposed to sounds louder than 85 decibels (dB), you run the risk of hearing loss. But just how prevalent are sounds that loud, really? You might be surprised. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 31 million U.S. adults and children have noise-induced hearing loss. Keep your hearing protected this summer with our helpful tips. Carry Earplugs: Whether in your car, your purse, or your pocket, the must-have accessory of the summer is . . . earplugs! Whether at a concert, mowing the lawn, or on a blanket watching fireworks, you can rest assured fitting those little plugs into your ears will go a long way toward protecting your hearing. They’re inexpensive and available at almost any pharmacy. Keep Your Distance: Stand far away from the speakers at concerts — they put out a whopping 110 dB or more, so even with hearing protection, you’ll want to stay well back. And even at 20 yards away, small fi reworks can still impact your hearing, so put some distance be-
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Painkillers Can Raise Homocysteine By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
It’s a catch 22 if you are in pain and worried about opiates because then you will be switched to an NSAID drug like ibuprofen, naproxen, indomethacin, celecoxib or others. These medications are phenomenal for reducing inflammation and relieving swelling and pain. The trouble is that they are strong drug muggers of folate, your natural vitamin B9 nutrient. That in and of itself, is enough for you to consider supplementing with natural folate. A folate deficiency compromises your ability to repair DNA, which can raise your risk for cancer. This can increase neuropathic nerve pain making you super uncomfortable in your own skin. Tingling, pins and needles, ant-bite sensation, hot water sensations and more can cause you mental and physical pain that is sometimes unimaginable. Painkillers in the NSAID category are known to negatively impact cardiovascular function, especially in middle-aged to older folks. This is in part due to the increase in homocysteine, which is due to the folate deficiency. You need adequate amounts of folate to break down homocysteine, and the drug mugging (nutrient depletion) of folate causes a buildup in homocysteine which should be perceived as “acid” on your heart, blood vessels and brain. A buildup of homocysteine, will create more sulfur in your gut that leads to a “sulfur burp” which means you have a lot of belching and yet your digestive function tests are fine. Homocysteine is toxic to your brain, it’s
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FUNdamentals Of Fun
TOMS RIVER – Freeholder John C. Bartlett, Jr., announces that the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation will be conducting a FUNdamentals of Fun class. Learn the basics of classic games and sports inside. This class will be held Tuesday May 29 at 1 to 1:45 pm in the Nature Center, Jakes Branch County Park, Beachwood. Children ages 3 – 5 years welcomed. The fee is $5. Please note program #113021-3C when registering. To register, send a check made payable to the “County of Ocean” to: Ocean County
Parks and Recreation, 1198 Bandon Road, Toms River, NJ 08753. Please provide name, address and daytime telephone number, along with program number when registering. 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. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram.
Hop Sauce Festival
BEACH HAVEN – The 5th annual Hop Sauce Fest will be on June 2, 2018 from 11a.m.-7 p.m. at Veteran’s Memorial Park, Beach Haven. Enjoy delicious eats from some of the best local restaurants, hundreds of hot sauces, over 50 craft beers on tap, live music, and amazing artists and a DJ!
They offer 3 types of tickets to create the ultimate Hop Sauce experience: • General Admission • Beer Tasting Ticket • VIP Experience Children ages 12 and under enter free. No refunds. Rain or shine event.
OCC Workshop: Writing Through Disabilities TOMS RIVER – Join us at the Toms River branch for Writing Through Disabilities on June 1 at 1:30 p.m. This writing workshop will provide an outlet for people who personally live with disabilities, as well as caretakers and everyone in between.
Ocean County College professors Richard Carr and Christine Bryant will offer an open, enjoyable, and creative environment for all who attend. Please bring a notebook and pen, a tablet, or a computer to begin writing. Registration required. Register once for series.
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pant legs into the socks, so ticks cannot crawl up the inside of the pants • Wearing light-colored clothing to make it easier to spot ticks • Removing ticks immediately before going indoors • Applying repellents to skin and clothing (Products that contain DEET can be directly applied to exposed skin and to clothing. Permethrin (hunter-grade) products can be applied to clothing/ boots/shoes – not to skin - and actually kill ticks on contact with the treated clothing • Using a hand-held mirror to thoroughly view all parts of the body • Checking children and pets for ticks If you fi nd a tick on yourself, your child or your pet: • Use fi ne-tipped tweezers to grasp the tick as close to the skin’s surface as possible. • Pull upward with steady, even pressure. Do not twist or jerk the tick; this can cause the mouth-parts to break off and remain in the skin. If this happens, remove the mouth-parts with tweezers. • After removing the tick, thoroughly clean the bite area and your hands with rubbing alcohol, an iodine scrub, or soap and water. • Note: a tick must feed for at least 24 hours before they can transmit the Lyme disease bacterium. • Make sure to follow these precautionary steps to avoid contact with ticks. In the event that you find a tick on yourself or someone else, try to avoid remedies such as “painting” the tick with nail polish or petroleum jelly, or using heat to make the tick detach from the skin. • If you find a tick, place it in a sealed container with a slightly damp (with water, not alcohol) piece of paper towel. You can bring it to the Rutgers Cooperative Extension, 1623 Whitesville Road in Toms River, for identification. Tick experts are available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information, call the Rutgers Cooperative Extension Office at 732-3491246, or visit the Extension Office website at ocean.njaes.rutgers.edu.
Jazz Lobsters Perform For Midweek Jazz TOMS RIVER – Come hear acclaimed artists play classic jazz and swing! The Jazz Lobsters Big Band takes the Main Stage at the Grunin Center for the Arts during MidWeek Jazz on Wednesday, June 20 at 8 p.m., Ocean County College, College Drive, Toms River, NJ. Please use Parking Lot #2. Tickets are $24-$20. The 2017-18 MidWeek Jazz season ends with another scintillating performance by the ever-popular Jazz Lobsters Big Band, made up of some of the finest musicians in the tristate area. The Jazz Lobsters Big Band swings hard, featuring the timeless music of Count Basie, Frank Sinatra, Benny Goodman, Quincy Jones, as well as hip new arrangements – everything
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Attention All Active, Retired Military & Wounded Warriors NEW JERSEY – May is Military Appreciation month and Crossroads Realty is proud to announce that we participate in U.S. Military on the Move, a program offered exclusively by Leading Real Estate Companies of the World. When buying or selling a home, we have a program designed to reward America’s fighting men and women for their service to our country. U.S. Military on the Move is a free real estate rebate and information program that allows you to earn cash back when you buy or sell a home. When you buy or sell a home through U.S. Military on the Move, you receive a cash rebate on the actual sales
price – not a fixed amount based on a range of values – and you’ll receive your rebate at closing! Crossroads has been assisting veterans and civilians reach their home ownership dreams since 1966. Byron Kotzas, founder of Crossroads Realty, was a veteran of the Air Force, piloting missions from 1942 to 1945 in WWII. He also has been an avid supporter of the ongoing efforts of the USO. Byron was legendary for his philanthropic endeavors with many charities but the USO was very dear to home. We thank you for your service. To find out more about this program, please call Tina Orth at 732-674-7913.
Give Thanks & Stay Healthy For A Successful Start To Summer
OCEAN COUNTY – As we approach Memorial Day Weekend, we are again reminded of the incredible sacrifice made by members of our armed forces which allow us to enjoy the “official” start of summer. Freeholder Director and Board of Health Liaison Gerry P. Little remarked, “It is with immense gratitude that we should pause to remember those who willingly gave their lives so that all Americans may enjoy the freedoms prominently on display as Ocean County welcomes the start of the summer season.” “With freedom comes the responsibility to protect ourselves and our environment,” continued Freeholder Director Little, “and I therefore encourage all residents and visitors to Ocean County to insure this summer season kicks off in a healthy fashion for all to enjoy.” According to Ocean County Health Department Public Health Coordinator Daniel E. Regenye, there are many small things people can do to protect their health and environment this time of year. “Whether you’re heading to the beach, the boardwalk, a lake or a backyard picnic, be sure to cover up to protect your skin against sunburn and pesky bug bites,” said Regenye. “As your fi rst line of defense, shirts, hats, shorts and pants provide the best protection from both UVA rays and insect bites and your arsenal should include a long-sleeved, light-colored shirt, long pants, a wide brimmed hat, sunglasses to block UVA radiation and SPF sunscreen lotion to
block both UVA and UVB rays.” Public Health Officer Regenye continued by reminding residents to thoroughly clean and inspect grills before lighting and to have adequate space between grills and dwellings. “It is vitally important for people to remember to stay hydrated as we enter the warmer months to prevent significant health problems associated with dehydration which often come as a surprise for those enjoying the great outdoors,” he said. “As the Ocean County Health Department also manages two busy animal shelters, people are also reminded to provide plenty of water for pets as well as the weather turns hot.” Director of Administration and Program Development, Brian E. Rumpf, reminds residents to check out the new Ocean County Health Department website at OCHD.org for additional information on summer healthy living tips as well as prevention of illness from overexposure to the harmful rays of the sun. Rumpf remarked that “The Ocean County Health Department collectively joins together in remembering those veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice to enable us to enjoy a healthy summer in beautiful Ocean County.” “As residents and visitors enjoy all Ocean County has to offer, rest assured that all employees of the Health Department will remain ever vigilant to protect public health throughout the summer and beyond,” said Rumpf.
Island Heights Farmers Market ISLAND HEIGHTS – We are excited to start our 2nd season of the Island Heights Farmers Market. We will be welcoming back all of last year’s regular farmers and vendors as well as a few new ones. We will have a great assortment of produce along with other exciting vendors. Since it
will be dinner time, grab a bite to eat from our weekly food truck. Stop in from 2-7 p.m. at the Wanamaker Complex overlooking the beautiful Barnegat Bay for a preview of this summer’s market. Regular season starts June 4.
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tion form, which states the name, nature, address of the business and the names/ residence addresses of the business owners. The registration form must be notarized and the fee is $50. Banks or financial institutions require a Trade Name Certificate when opening business accounts. “The staff at the County Clerk’s Office can help you with this process,” said Ocean County Freeholder John P. Kelly, who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Clerk. If you are thinking about starting a new business, go to the County Clerk website at clerk.co.ocean.nj.us/tradenames.htm or visit the Clerk’s Toms River Office at 118 Washington St., or the Manahawkin office at 179 South Main St. You can also call the offices at 732-506-5198 or 609-597-1500 for further information. “So much goes into starting a new business,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Gerry P. Little. “The Ocean County Clerk and his staff are there to help with this important step.”
The Hope Center Presents: The Billy Joel Songbook Starring Chris Pinnella 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 • 8 p.m. Main Stage: Orchestra & Mez-
zanine (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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Furnished Home - To share in Holiday City. $750/month - utilities, cable/internet included. You get private bedroom and bathroom. Security required. Female preferred. 732-977-7321. (23)
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)
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)
Rentals – 1 BR/1BA & 2 BR/1.5BA homes. Homestead Run 55+ Community Clubhouse, Pool, Activities - Toms River. www.homesteadrun. com. Call 732-370-2300. (26)
Yard Sale Jackson - Multi Family - Fountainhead 55+ Community. 1 Rose Drive (off North Cooks Bridge Road). Saturday, June 9. Raindate June 16. All kinds of treasures big and small. (24)
Auto For Sale 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1 New paint, new interior, 302 engine, Edelbrock intake, 4 bbl, headers. $18,500. Please call 908910-6205 or 732-281-0807, ask for Larry. Toms River, NJ. (22) 2004 Ford F250 Van - Well maintained truck. Good condition. Asking $4,500 or best offer. Call 848-258-3163. (24)
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Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, bric-a-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) 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) CASH PAID!! - LP records, stereos, turntables, musical instruments, guitar, saxophone, cassettes, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115. (25)
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Help Wanted Micromedia looking for a high-energy account rep to sell print and online advertising in Ocean County. Competitive base, bonuses & company benefits. Successful applicant should possess good communication skills & a desire to grow with the company. E-Mail resumes to jallentoff@jersey shoreonline.com. EOE. (t/n) 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) 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 732-363-5530 or email your resume to dtomsriver2nj2@goddardschools.com. 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)
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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) Cleaning Services - Good prices. Call 732-788-7986. (26) Casey Bell Freelance Graphic Designer - Business cards, flyers, postcards and more. For more information 609-879-9631 or cbsprinting.weebly.com. (23)
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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)
Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n)
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)
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. (29)
Painting - By neat, meticulous craftsman who will beat any written estimate. Interior/exterior. Free estimate. Fully insured. 732506-7787, 646-643-7678. (20)
Roofing Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows, gutters. Repairs and discounted new installations. Prompt service. Insured. NJ license #13HV01888400. Special spring discounts. Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (18)
Landscape Services - Clean ups, dethatching, mulch & stone beds trimming, planting, & tearouts & more Call with needs 732-678-8681. (19)
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)
Dee’s Cleaning Service - Cleaning homes like yours since 1994. Senior discounts. References provided upon request. Insured. Call Dee 732-552-6633. (25)
AMERICA GOT TALENT! - Tone Antone & Gino will entertain YOU.Parties,Weddings, Clubs. Karaoke, Songs, Comedy. Go to Tone Antone on You Tube. Call 732-288-0970. (24)
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Toms River Launches New Recycle Coach Mobile App TOMS RIVER – Never miss another recycling day again! Toms River Township is pleased to announce the launch of Recycle Coach, a free app designed to help make recycling and solid waste information more accessible to residents and engage the public in learning about ‘Reduce, Re-use and Recycle’ principles. Recycle Coach provides up to date information on Toms River Township’s recycling schedule in a user-friendly mobile format. The app will advise if there are changes in collection due to holidays or weather. Users can also set up recycling reminders and improve their recycling rates through a “What Goes Where?” search tool. “I’m very pleased to offer this interactive program at no cost to the residents of Toms River. I believe that it will improve our recycling efforts and the flow of information concerning recycling and other department services to those residents that download the app,” said Lou Amoruso, director of Public Works. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is the fi rst state to
purchase the Recycle Coach application and make it available to residents free of charge. Currently, the application is actively in use by Long Beach Township, Highland Park, Fanwood and Ridgefield, Burlington County and will become available statewide throughout 2018. Recycle Coach offers the following features: Easy access to the customized schedule, including holiday change and yard waste Check the collection requirements and set out times Look-up tool ‘What goes where’ about recyclables and non-accepted waste Set reminders for the special collections and real-time updates Use problem report tool that allows to send notifications via email and photos of the issues such as missed collection, illegal dumping, or container replacements The Recycle Coach application download is available on the Google Play and Apple Store for free. Residents can get it by going to the Toms River Township webpage and clicking on Public Works tomsrivertownship.com/index.php/public-works.
Inaugural Cuisine On The Green Wine Festival Highlights Exceptional Featured Wines LITTLE EGG HARBOR – Nearly half a dozen of New Jersey’s finest wineries will be participating at this year’s first annual Cuisine on the Green Wine Festival, taking place at the Cuisine on the Green at Atlantis Golf Club in Little Egg Harbor, next month. Festival-goers of the inaugural festival will get the chance to sample some special, and in some cases, limited edition varieties exclusive to Cuisine on the Green. Let’s take a look at some of them. The two-day-long wine festival will feature tastings of wine from a variety of Garden State vineries, including Monroeville Vineyard & Winery, Shamong’s Valenzano Winery, Villari Vineyards, Swedesboro’s Wagonhouse Winery and Hammonton’s DiMatteo’s Vineyards. Monroeville will offer up their dry white Bella, their Richwood blend, their Stillwater white, and sangria. The featured wine is their semi-sweet Blackberry wine. Valenzano, based in Shamong in Burlington County, will bring along their special blackberry syrah, peach pinot grigio, Cherish chocolate, Jersey Devil port, and a Sangiovene, among many others, and will highlight their favorite White Sangria. Villari Vineyards, a fourth generation family farm in South Jersey, will offer a dry chardonnay, a dry rose and cabernet sauvignon, a semi-sweet moscato, and will be highlighting their special Albarino. Wagonhouse Winery, of Gloucester County, will feature their Three Boys’ Brand wines, such as Fallen Quaker, Daisy-Grace, Ornery Apple, and myriad reds and whites. They will be highlighting their Three Boys
Brand’s Shore Thing at the festival. And lastly, DiMatteo Vineyards, will bring their Cranberry and Crantasia fruit wines, and various white and red wines, including their Pasquale red and feature their Blackeye. The inaugural Cuisine on the Green Wine Festival runs from noon to 5 p.m. on June 2, and June 3, rain or shine. There will be live musical performances from solo guitarist Astronaut Jones and the Crabdaddy Band, as well as artisan crafters, such as I See Spain’s ceramic pottery from Spain and Susan Ruth Creations; retail vendors, such as Lularoe, Scentsy and Tastefully Simple; and food for purchase prepared by Cuisine on the Green, the culinary training grounds for Ocean County Vocational Technical School (OCVTS). A portion of the proceeds will benefit Sylvia’s Childlre, a 501(c)3 changing the lives of orphans in Uganda, Africa by giving them an education and a life out of poverty. Sponsors of the Cuisine on the Green Wine Festival include: Micromedia Publications/ jerseyshoreonline.com, The Star-Ledger, WJRZ and WRAT and New Jersey Natural Gas. The cost for tickets is $15 in advance or $20 at the gate for those over 21. A twoday ticket will also be available for $20 in advance, $25 at the gate. Tickets are available through EventBrite at eventbrite. com/e/cuisine-on-the-green-wine-festivaltickets-41358525463. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Sylvia Allen by emailing Sylvia@sylviaschildren.org.
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“Knocking Out” Opioid Addiction One Town At A Time
–Photos by Kimberly Bosco Knock Out Opioid Abuse: A Town Hall Series featured five panelist experts from Ocean County to discuss the opioid problem in New Jersey and how we can solve it. By Kimberly Bosco LITTLE EGG HARBOR – Ocean County officials, experts, and nearly 100 concerned residents gathered at the Cavalry Baptist Church in Little Egg Harbor to create a deeper dialogue around the ever-growing opioid epidemic in New Jersey. The program, called “Knock Out Opioid Abuse: A Town Hall Series” was the 18th out of 20 town hall discussions to be held throughout New Jersey. It generated conversation around the devastating statistics associated with the epidemic, prevention tactics, and various resources for recovery to try and provide a new way of looking at the issue. Rebecca Alfaro, deputy director of the
Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse and moderator at the
event, noted that the purpose of the panel was to brainstorm on “how can we heal as a community and how can we prevent this from continuing to happen?” “There is not a day that goes by
without hearing or seeing a story in our neighborhood or in the media on the impact of the misuse of prescription medication or heroin abuse,” said Alfaro. “Ocean County is not immune. No family or community is immune.” The discussion brought to light some alarming statistics and heart-wrenching personal encounters with opioid addiction as the series’ five panelists each took a turn at the mic to share their perspectives. Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph Coronato remarked that his usual approach to the opioid crisis is comprised of three “pillars.” These are education and prevention, strong law enforcement, and most importantly, breaking the cycle of addiction. “We were the first county in the state of
New Jersey to use Narcan,” said Coronato, in reference to the chemical nasal spray that can potentially reverse an overdose and save a life. “We had 129 deployments in 2014, in 2015 we had 272, in 2016 we went up to 502, and then…went down from 502 to 341 in 2017 and as of this date we’re at about 135.” From 2014 to 2016, overdose deaths went up from 112 to 216. However in 2017, the number went down to 166. “I’m very proud of that” 25 percent reduction in overdose deaths, said Coronato. Not only this, but Coronato drew attention to the serious rise in fentanyl use noting that by 2017, 65 percent of overdose victims had fentanyl in their systems. “Fentanyl is a game changer.” As we can see from these statistics, the opioid crisis is not going away any time soon. Coronato explained that breaking the cycle of addiction is the number one priority now when it comes to tackling the epidemic. Programs like the Opioid Overdose Response program, established in 2016, and Blue HART, established in 2017, have made strides in helping addicts recover and heal before an overdose takes place. Blue HART (Heroin, Addiction Response Team) allows addicts to walk into their local participating police station and turn in their drugs in exchange for recovery assistance. Ocean County towns including Lacey, Ocean Gate, Stafford, Little Egg Harbor, Point Pleasant Borough, Manchester and Brick all participate in the Blue HART program. Coronato noted that Surf City on Long Beach Island is the newest addition to the program. “It’s not just impacting the patient,” said Dr. Muhammad Abbas, Chief of Addiction Medicine and Medical Director of Partial Hospital Program at Jersey Shore University Medical Center. Abbas provided (Opioid - See Page 30)
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Opioid: Continued From Page 29 the panel of experts with a public health perspective, remarking that opioid abuse not only affects the patient but also the family, and society as a whole. Abbas said that the problem has a significant impact on the medical sector, when you think about the amount of hospital beds or emergency room resources addicts require in an overdose situation, saying “this is the time to be dealing with this.” Michael Capko, DART Coalition Manager echoed these sentiments when he discussed some of the barriers people face when attempting to get treatment. Capko explained that, across the board, it is usually insurance issues and cost that became a barrier for many seeking treatment. The gap between those who are uninsured or have Medicaid, and those facilities that will treat them is significant, which is a huge issue that still needs fixing when it comes to improving the way we help addicts. “I think the one of the biggest things that we can do in this field is to advocate and support all aspects of the continuum, so from prevention to treatment and recovery support services,” he added. “This is a disease that we’re talking about, a nd somet i mes d iseases a re treated with medication and sometimes they are treated with other preventative measures,” said Alfaro. As Alfaro said, one way to deal with opioid abuse is prevention. T his is the most important step in handling opioid abuse, according to Liza DeJesus, director of prevention services at Prevention First. “Prevention is the first stop to addressing this epidemic,” said DeJesus. “We plant the seed of hope…we let the children know what it is that they can do to prevent them from growing up to be addicted.” The way this is done is through evidence based curriculum and prevention strategies within schools and communities. DeJesus noted that Prevention First starts teaching kids about prevention as young as pre-kindergarten. “Self-esteem, showing them how to
make healthy decisions, helping them through the process of decision making, making them confident children, believing in themselves; all of these things lead up to a resilient child,” she said. DeJesus emphasized that it is important to have a continuous conversation with children as they grow up. “The younger we star t, the more they get the message.” Another important aspect that makes prevention an ideal alternative is that prevention strategies are less expensive than recover treatment, according to DeJesus. “For every dollar that’s spent in prevention, there are up to $20 spent in treatment,” said DeJesus. “It affects all of us.” Another panelist, Pastor Mike Dellaperute of the Cavalry Baptist Church, d iscu sse d what he con side r s t o be the biggest bar riers to dealing with addiction. “There are many barriers to getting help…drugs are an idol and they require a sacrifice,” he said. Dellaperute’s first barrier is that it is impossible to trust an addict, and the second is that sometimes we are the barrier when we act as enablers. “The most loving thing you can do for them [addicts] is make it as difficult as possible for them to continue in their lifestyle,” he explained. The town hall program brought forth a lot of new information and provided some hope to the public that Ocean County officials are working tirelessly to fight the opioid epidemic every day. Officials emphasized that the goal is to nip the problem in the bud so that we can prevent people from becoming addicts and eradicate the problem before it even starts. Coronato noted that frequently used me d icat ion s for t r e at me nt s uch a s methadone, vivtrol, and suboxone, are not cures, but rather “just cure the craving.” This is what Coronato believes we need to avoid and we can start by helping addicts with law enforcement systems, as opposed to through them. This, and sustainable recovery, are the goals, according to officials.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of may 26 - JUne 1
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Making yourself financially secure may become a top priority. You may occasionally be awkward in social situations in the week ahead, but your pioneering spirit will help you successfully go it alone. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The higher you raise the bar, the greater the rewards. Set your goals as high as possible in the upcoming week and work towards achieving them. You and a special someone will be on the same page tonight. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Fight like a warrior if your career is on the line but exude warmth in social situations. The week ahead can be particularly profitable if your job includes sales. You can compete without losing sight of good manners. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your friendliness may attract admirers, but don’t let them distract you from your obligations. As this week unfolds you may be able to stabilize or improve your financial condition with the help of a trustworthy partner. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Fanciful flirtations can sweeten the week ahead, but it is best to avoid any appearance of impropriety in the workplace. You and a loved one may share a passion for picture perfect results and work hard to achieve it. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Take things as they are. You may get caught up in daydreams or fantasies as this week unfolds. Something that grabs your attention or looks attractive may reflect your wishful thinking rather than having intrinsic value. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You have
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