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–Photos by Kimberly Bosco Students from the OCVTS Performing Arts Academy performed a dance and song to close the ceremony. By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – It was a cold, sunny after noon, but spirits were not chilled by the persistent winds at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Ocean County Vocational Technical School Performing Arts Academy, held outside of the Jay & Linda Grunin Center on Oct. 18. “I can’t believe that it was just a year ago that we were gathered here as a community to announce the construction of a new, state-of-the-art performance academy right here on the Ocean County College Campus, “ mused Jay Grunin, co-founder and cochair of The Jay & Linda Grunin Foundation, and one of the ceremony’s VIP guests. “Here we
are today, with construction well underway.” Bulldozers and construction vehicles were actively working behind the scenes on the beginning stages of the new building during the afternoon ceremony. The new OCVTS Performing Arts Academy
will be a 50,000-squarefoot building intended to “provide a rigorous education for creatively gifted high school students, (offering) majors in theater, vocal, dance, and audio engineering,” according to their press release. The constr uction of
the building is already underway, and is expected to be completed by December 2019. Dr. Jon Larson, OCC President, kicked off the ceremony by stating that arts education “aids students in developing skills needed in (Arts - See Page 4)
By Pat Miller BERKELEY – Is there something you love about Central Regional High School? Enough to donate money? Then Central Regional Superintendent Triantafillos Parlapanides would like to hear from you. The district is launching myschoolsregistry. crhs.com, a new fundraising program, on Nov. 1 that will allow anyone who wants to donate funds to just about any existing program at Central Regional the opportunity to do so. “Every teacher, every class, every activity will create a wish list,” he said in a recent Facebook video. “You can tell that donation will go directly to that teacher, that club, that sport,” he said. “It’s a great way to give back.” “I have my list of rich
people and I’m going to send it to them,” Parlapanides joked at the Oct. 18 Board of Education meeting. Anyone can donate, he said. “As an alumni, parent, maybe an eccentric millionaire, you want to spend your money someplace, how about giving back to Central Regional? It’s a great tax write-off,” he said. Anyone who donates $25 will receive a tax deduction and a thank you letter. Anyone who donates $100 will receive free passes to all Central athletic events. Anyone who donates $500 will receive the athletic pass and a Central Regional sweater. If you donate $1,000, you will receive the athletic pass, sweater and a tour of the school district, courtesy of “yours truly,” Parlapanides said.
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Continued From Page 1 the workplace,” such as flexibility, development, and communication. Something special about this innovative new building: it will provide students with credits for college. In collaboration with OCC, OCVTS’s early college program will allow high school students to graduate with a high school diploma and an associate’s degree from OCC at the same time. Students will be exiting high school already halfway to a bachelor’s degree, all for a fraction of the tuition cost of a university degree. “This is a good deal for everybody,” said Larson to rousing applause from the crowd and present performing arts students. The PAA is a four-year public high school, currently located at the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. When the announcement of the new academy was made last year, it came as welcome news. The current location is distant and difficult to get to and from. This new facility would put students right on OCC’s campus; it is being built in a section of Parking Lot 2, just in front of the Jay & Linda Grunin Center. Not only will performing arts students get the advantage of a new, centrally located building, but OCC students as well, according to Larson. The facility will also be used for classes at night. Ocean County Freeholder Joseph Vicari, also liaison to OCC, spoke of the potential for opportunity with the new building during the ceremony. “The young ladies and gentleman that are here today have tremendous opportunities that didn’t exist [before],” he said. Although the PAA started out as a small
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Continued From Page 1 are three, three-year terms up for a vote. Incumbents John MacMoyle, Douglas Bowens, and Keith Fisher are running to keep their spots, using the slogan “Affordable Quality Education.” There are three spots up for the Berkeley
group of students, it has grown to approximately 203 students today. OCVTS officials expect this number to grow greatly once the new academy is complete. “In my 37 years as a county freeholder, this is one day that I will always remember because we’re making the future,” Vicari added. The Performing Arts Academy is a federally recognized Blue Ribbon school, according to OCVTS superintendent William Hoey; and relocating the students to a state-of-the-art building will give it even more potential. Although the idea has been f loating around for some time to build the new facility, it finally came to fruition when The Jay & Linda Grunin Foundation made a multi-million dollar donation to the cause, said Hoey. The project will be funded by the state for $10.6 million, Ocean County and the Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation will each contribute $8 million, and OCC will provide $2 million. “PAA students will have access to the college gym, library, several classrooms, the student center, and most importantly, the theaters,” said Hoey, noting that OCC students will also have access to the new facility for night classes, “making it an excellent use of taxpayer dollars.” Not only will PAA students be studying in a state-of-the-art facility, but they will also receive a great education that will encourage them to develop their own unique needs of expression, “capturing the passions and emotions, and allowing them to explore new ideas, subject matter, and cultures,” said Grunin. Grunin stated that the PAA project aligns with the “three pillars” of the Grunin Foundation: arts, education, and healthcare.
seats on the Central Regional Board of Education. Current board members are running for those spots as well. George Dohn and Al Aires are running for two, three-year terms under the slogan “Honesty, Integrity, Safety.” Denise Pavone-Wilson is running for a one-year term under the slogan “Moving CR Forward.”
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F EATURED L ETTER A Plea To Voters Across The Aisle An earlier career with its frequent task of reconciliation between opponents, or a married couple in crisis, taught me the crucial need for empathy in all human relationships. I admit I’ve not always been totally consistent in providing this gift of empathy, but I do try quite diligently. Allow me to give empathy for others some breathing room and a small voice. Although a registered democrat, I’ve occasionally crossed the aisle by voting for a republican, when I considered him or her the better candidate. In that earlier long-past career, I had fervently believed the vast majority of human beings are people of good will who generally act in good faith. I’d like to believe that again, particularly with regard to my fellow Americans. True, these presumptions of good faith and of good will are very difficult to perceive in these times. The political zeitgeist feels more like the Civil War-continued! Nonetheless, citizens of good will and of good faith should come to the realization that the current President is leading the nation into the darkness of autocratic r ule. The Republican majorities in Congress have closed ran ks to
protect, praise and put tot al power i nto t he hands of this one man, who displays ment al aberrations in making compulsive decisions generally aligned with the enhancement of his ego, and not for the good of the hu man beings whom he ought to be leading towards a more perfect union. If you clear away the smoke and mirrors of polit ical propagand a machines, my sisters a nd brot her s, you’re likely to acknowledge the absolute necessity of checks and balances in national government. Congress is supposed to be a branch of government equal to the Executive and to the Judicial, not a subsidiary of the Oval Office. I’m asking voting citizens who happen to be registered Republicans to abandon automatic support for their party this time, and to vote for the good of the nation a nd for t he com mon good. Because, lacking check s a nd bala nces within Congress and between our three branches of government, we’re inadvertently clearing the road to autocratic rule and the revocation of our Constitution. Histor y at tests it’s happened before! Nicholas Molinari Brick
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I Found An Answer In Stafford Township My heart and my head both ache from the divisiveness and ugliness I am seeing around me. What happened to working together for the greater good? Well, I am glad to report that I found a small glimmer of hope right here in Stafford Township. Joe Mangino is running for mayor. According to Joe, this election is not about Democrat or Republican. It’s about doing what’s right for St afford Tow nship. Building community and getting residents involved is a top priority. A few other priorities include stabilizing our property taxes, cleaning up abandoned properties in town and preparing for extreme weather. I already see Joe everywhere in town supporting Stafford events. As mayor, he plans to be visible and available to all residents, so he can learn about our ideas and concerns. Joe and his team have my vote and I invite you to learn more about him and the “Focus On Stafford” team by going to their webpage and Facebook page before going to the polls. And… VOTE. Barbara Reynolds Manahawkin
Letters To Seniors The Editor carry a massive vote, sion, she said she was 18 but Vote Does it really make a change when they campaign When they fill your ears with a bunch of words will it be the same Their making their campaign speech But will it stick to the voters like a leach Those words spin around in your mind Is there any true value what he or she says at this time The same old song and dance Than a kick in the pants You take Obama care When President Obama campaign he never made us aware Which means who do you vote for that you can trust Will he or she should make matters better for us Politically saying it seems their mouth has a double tongue When the winner is sworn into office will we be hung Everyone thinks this way Any commitment should be binding in what you say To build a mountain which was turned into an ant hill The mountain disappeared because the promise wasn’t fulfilled To give the voter your word, And saying there will be a change is what you heard If the pledge is broken It shouldn’t have been spoken Not giving seniors a proper livable raise President never bringing this topic up in ways To make it happen every year is just important as foreign affairs hurting senior’s pockets
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need that raise don’t socket it This topic deservers top priority like other topics Mr. President, Governors, Senators, and Congressmen don’t block it Letting your voters down Impeachment or just don’t reelect would be the final sound Seymour Berger Toms River
Anti-Kavanaugh Protesters As someone who has attended the March for Life in Washington for many years, I am shocked at the protests that took place at the Judge Brett Kavanaugh vote. Every year in January thousands upon thousands of people from as far away as Washington State march peacefully from the Washington Monument to the Supreme Court in support of unborn babies. At the March for Life, I’ve never seen the kind of aggression that was exhibited (at the Kavanaugh vote). People who believe in the sanctity of life from conception to natural death have been frustrated in our efforts to protect the lives of the innocent babies who are murdered in the womb since 1973, but we would never behave like the unhinged lunatics I heard disrupt the vote. The left will apparently stop at nothing to throw tantrums and cause disruptions when they don’t get their way. I question the mental stability of these folks and fear that this behavior will become the norm for people who don’t agree with decisions they don’t like. Free speech only applies to them all others should have no voice. The rule of law and innocent until proven guilty only applies to them. It is a shame what has happened in this country, and I fear we’re on the brink of anarchy. Marion Gillespie Brick
Smith Silent On Human Rights Violations When my mother came here from Co. Kerry just before the start of the Great Depres-
she was really 16. Her brother jumped ship and slipped across the border from Canada into New York where he married a Native American woman. Both my mother and her brother became citizens but they would be deported if they tried this in today’s United States of America. They came to escape political oppression and to build a better life. Just one generation later, their descendants hold advanced degrees in physics, and are doctors, college professors, air line pilots, teachers, artists and even a Hollywood movie star. However, our family’s story is not unique, (except maybe for the Hollywood movie star). As a first generation American and a bilingual clinical social worker, I am writing to raise my voice for so many current New Jersey residents who I know and who have come here to work, just like my mother and her brother. They are not criminals and they are not gang members; rather, they are hard-working heads of families who deserve equal protection under the Constitution, the law of our land. MY current congressman has been silent about the 58,010 non-criminal immigrants who have been detained by the president in his first fourteen months in office. Moreover, even though my Congressman sits on the Committee for Global Human Rights, he has said nothing about the 13,000 children who have been separated from their families and are still being held in detention centers. We need an involved representative, someone to take the reins that remain slack in the hands of the current legislators who have failed to provide these residents with a path to citizenship. That I why I will make my voice heard on November 6th and vote for Josh Welle who will be a voice for those hitherto voiceless residents of our great State of New Jersey. Rosemary Venter Bradley Beach
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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials
Bill Would Provide Annual Compensation To Surviving Spouses Of Disabled Vets CAPITOL COMMENTS 9th Legislative District Senator Christopher J. Connors • Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf • Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove
TRENTON – The Senate Militar y and Veterans’ Affairs Committee voted to approve legislation sponsored by Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Ru mpf a nd A sse mblywoman DiAnne C. Gove
which would require the $750 annual compensation to surviving spouses of certain blind or disabled veterans to be payable from the date of the veteran’s death. Members of the 9th District delegation serve on the Military and
Veterans’ Affairs Committees of both houses. Under the 9th District delegation’s legislation (S898), payments to a surviving spouse would be due from April 9, 1985, in the event the veteran’s death occurred prior to that date, or the date of the veteran’s death if the death occurred after April 9, 1985, regardless of the date of the surviving spouse’s application. Con nors, Ru mpf a nd Gove (All R-9 th) issued the following statement on the Committee’s release of
their veterans’ initiative: “Veterans’ services rem a i n a mo ng t he mo s t important issues to our constituency, a large segment of which are veterans themselves or have a veteran family member. This legislative proposal is the result of hardship cases we were informed of in which spouses didn’t become aware of the benefit until long after they became eligible. Given the extenuating circumstances, which includes their spouses’ ser vice to our
nation, these individuals should be entitled to the monetary compensation dating back to their eligibility date. “For those unfamiliar with the lifetime benefit, it is statutorily available to a veteran who was blinded or severely disabled as a result of service during any war, including specif ically World War II, Korean, or Vietnam. The need for correcting current State law becomes all the more necessary when considering that the VA’s
Bills Would Benefit Police, School Security From The Desk Of
Congressman Tom MacArthur TRENTON – Congressman Tom MacArthur (R-3rd) introduced two bills and is working on another to help local schools, students, and law enforcement officials address community and school safety concerns. The bipartisan Mental Health and Public Safety Partnership Act establishes a national pilot program to place on-site social workers in qualified police departments around the country, mirroring the work being done in south Jersey. The Modern School Threat Reporting Act creates new grants for states to create a mobile application (app) that allows students and teachers to report threats to local law enforcement. This bill mirrors the state law in Florida championed by school safety advocate, Andrew Pollack, whose daughter Meadow was killed in Parkland. Mr. Pollack, founder of Americans for Children’s Lives and School Safety,
has endorsed both pieces of legislation and is collaborating with MacArthur on the third. “In many towns across the country, there is a gap between mental health and law enforcement services that needs to be filled. Fostering relationships between law enforcement officials and social workers will better serve our communities and enhance safety throughout our communities,” Congressman MacArthur said. “My home of Ocean County has already taken steps to address this need. The On P.O.I.N.T. program, which creates a partnership between Ocean Mental Health Services and the Stafford Township Police Department, has been successful in connecting local law enforcement officials with mental health professionals. Streamlining communication between these two entities will allow them to better serve communities and un-
derstand the deep-rooted causes of problems some families face at home or students face at school.” The On P.O.I.N.T. (Proactive Outreach In Needs and Treatment) program in Ocean County provides police officers and social workers in our community the opportunity to work together to better understand how to assist families dealing with mental health related issues. The program has proven results in helping those in our community with mental health issues. In response to the horrific shooting in Parkland, the state of Florida enacted a law creating a reporting app to allow people to anonymously report suspicious activity in schools and the community to law enforcement. MacArthur’s bill, The Modern School Threat Reporting Act, builds on these efforts and incentivizes states to create an app of their own, which has been an initiative championed by Andrew Pollack, whose daughter, Meadow, was lost on that tragic day in Parkland. The legislation requires that applications for the grant must include a plan to deter misuse of the app, including ways to
prevent students from using it to bully others. “After the tragedy in Florida, students and those in the greater Parkland community came forward about previous signs of mental instability and the intentions of the perpetrator. Creating an avenue to anonymously report threats to local law enforcement will promote community safety and may prevent another one of these horrific events from occurring,” said Congressman MacArthur. “These innovative and modern tools will help states with their specific needs and bolster ongoing efforts to secure schools and create an effective relationship between schools and law enforcement agencies.” “After my daughter was taken from me, I made it my mission to bring people together to do more to protect our schools. I stood at The White House, in front of the world, imploring our elected leaders to work to-
gether to fix it. There have been some steps taken to make our children safer, but we need to do more. I believe that Congressman Tom MacArthur’s legislation at the federal level will help,” said Andrew Pollack, founder of Americans for Children’s Lives and School Safety. “Accountability matters, which is why the Clery Act needs to be expanded to include secondary schools receiving federal funds. Here in Florida, our leaders took action and created a suspicious activity reporting app, which is now available to students across the state. Tom’s effort to encourage every state in the nation to create apps similar to Fortify Florida is something I have been pushing for and hope to see it pass immediately. We need to think outside the box and look to successful efforts at the local level, which is exactly what the Mental Health and
Office of Blind Rehabilitation Services estimates there are approximately 130,000 veterans in the United States who are legally blind, and more than a million veterans who have low vision that causes a loss of ability to perform necessary daily activities.” Assemblyman Rumpf and Assemblywoman Gove are sponsors of the companion version, A-697, which was referred to the Assembly Militar y and Veterans’ Affairs Committee upon reintroduction.
Public Safety Partnership Act does. By having social workers embedded in police departments, the gap between law enforcement and mental health professionals can be closed, allowing cops to be cops and social workers to address any mental health concerns that are identified.” MacArthur is also working closely with Andrew on new legislation that will expand the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, also known as the Clery Act, to high schools receiving federal funds. The Clery Act is a federal law that requires colleges and universities to maintain records of criminal activity on and around their campuses and make that information available to the community. It was named for Jeanne Clery, a 19-year-old Lehigh University student who was raped and murdered in her dorm in 1986.
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–Photos courtesy South Toms River EMS SOUTH TOMS RIVER – Members of South Toms River EMS, Holiday Heights First Aid, & Bamber Lakes Fire Company First Responder unit attended a course at Brick Township Fire Academy hosted in partnership with Brick Township Police Emergency Medical Services. The class was on how to gain access. Members learned different methods and techniques on how to gain entry into locked homes in the event of a medical emergency where the patient was unable to get to the door to allow EMS to get in.
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SOUTH TOMS RIVER – Please be advised that the Borough of South Toms River issued curfew regulations during the Halloween Season. No one under the age of 18, unless accompanied by an adult, will be permitted on the streets after the hour of 8 p.m. on October
29, 2018, October 30, 2018, and 9 p.m. on October 31, 2018. South Toms River Trick-or-Treat day will coincide with Toms River’s schedule Trick-or-Treating is on October 30 and the Toms River Halloween Parade is on October 31, 2018
Substitutes Wanted
BERKELEY – Berkeley Township Schools is looking for substitutes. If you have 60 college credits, you are eligible! To apply, visit btboe.org. Click on Board of Education, then Employment Opportunities, and you can complete the Applitrack application.
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Officials: Don’t Recycle It Unless You’re Sure
By Jennifer Peacock SOUTH TOMS RIVER – Trash and recyclables don’t mix, and end up costing taxpayers in the long run. South Toms River was one of several municipalities that had its recycling rejected by the Ocean County Recycling Center. The results? The borough, and ultimately its taxpayers, bore the cost of transporting the material to the landfill.
The borough put out a message to residents today: officials will be randomly spot-checking green recycling cans for compliance. Any cans with non-recyclable material or anything in bags will be tagged with a waring and will not be picked up. Residents with questions can contact Public Works through the Borough Clerk at 732-349-0403, ext. 2.
Holiday Heights Recreation Hosts Trip To Algonquin Theatre
BERKELEY – Come join us for a trip to the Algonquin Theatre to see Andrew Lloyd Webber’s fabulous musical loosely based on the Gospels of Mathew, Mark, Luke and John on March 31, 2019. Bus departs at 1:15 p.m. from the Clubhouse at 96 Prince Charles Drive. The cost is $50 per person and includes the bus trip, tip, show, and popcorn. Ticket sales are open to all starting on Dec. 13 from 9-10 a.m. “Jesus Christ Superstar” follows the last week in the life of Jesus Christ told entire-
ly through song and explores the personal relationships and struggles between Jesus, Judas, Mary Magdalene, His disciples and followers and the Roman Empire. This Rock Opera is seen through the eyes of Judas Iscariot and has become a global phenomenon wowing audiences over the past 40 years. It is the perfect venue to usher in the Holy Seasons of Easter and Passover. Don’t miss this one! For more information, call Linda at 732341-4072.
Beachwood EMS Supports Breast Cancer Awareness
BEACHWOOD – This October, Beachwood EMS is proud to participate in National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the most common kind of cancer in women after skin cancer. About 1 in 8 women born today in the US will get breast cancer in their lifetime. The good news is that most women can survive breast cancer if it’s found and treated early.
If you are a woman age 40 to 49, talk with your doctor about when to start getting mammograms and how often to get them. Talk to a doctor about your risk for breast cancer, especially if a close family member of yours had breast or ovarian cancer. Your doctor can help you decide when and how often to get mammograms!
Ocean Gate Police Participate In No Shave November
OCEAN GATE – Starting in the month of November, the Ocean Gate Police Department will be participating in No Shave November supporting the fight with Cancer and strives to spread awareness throughout the Month. Members of the Ocean
Gate Police Department donate and grow facial hair, which many Cancer patients lose. We will be picking fundraisers to donate to and ask you do the same! Link to donate: no-shave.org/team/OGPD. Donate and grow, no one fights alone!
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VFW Post 10185 News
BERKELEY – The next meeting of Silver/ Holiday V.F.W. Post 10185 will be held on Thursday, November 1 at 1 p.m. at Silver Ridge Park West Clubhouse, 145 Westbrook Drive. We hold our meetings on the first Thursday of each month. To join our post, just bring a copy of your Discharge (DD-214) to our meeting and you will be signed up right away. You’ll receive a hardy welcome and refreshments before the meeting. You will get the chance to talk with Fellow Veterans and make new friends. If you need a ride to the meeting or want more information without any obligation, call Past Commander Raymond Opland at 732-505-0644. Sunday, November 11 is Veterans Day. At 11 a.m., V.F.W. Post 10185 Color-guard, Post members and their wives will attend the Veterans Day Ceremony at Timothy E. Ryan’s Funeral Home, 145 St. Catherine Blvd., Toms River. All Veteran organizations and the public are invited to attend. Refreshments will be
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served after the ceremony. On Tuesday, November 27 at 7 p.m. V.F.W. Post 10185’s Officers will attend V.F.W. District 12’s meeting at V.F.W. Post 9603, Bayville, New Jersey, where the latest V.F.W. Programs and events will be discussed We need more members to join our Colorguard. The post will pay for your uniforms and equipment. We need your support. If you are interested, call Past Commander Raymond Opland at 732-505-0644. Remember if you hear of any Post member passing away or being in the hospital, call Chaplin Thomas Kraszewski at 717-215-1991 and let him know. VFW Post 10185 would like you to drop your old and faded Flags off at either Holiday City South Clubhouse (Main Building), Silver Ridge Park West Clubhouse, Silver Ridge Park North Clubhouse, and Holiday City Berkeley Club House #1. Please remove the sticks from the small Flags first and the Flags will be disposed of properly.
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–Photo courtesy CRHS BERKELEY – Congratulations Kelsey Jopling and Melvin Academia for being recognized as CRHS Seniors of Month. Kelsey Jopling has enjoyed numerous accomplishments throughout her high school career. She currently holds the highest GPA for the Class of 2019. As a result of her continuous efforts in the classroom, she has been inducted into Honor Societies for English, Science, and History. She currently is the Vice President for the National Honor Society. Kelsey has always been a leader. Her efforts as the lead witness enabled the Mock Trial Team to win the 2017-2018 Ocean County Championship title for the first time in CRHS history. She helped the Consumer Bowl win the Ocean County Championship last year. She worked with the Mentor Academy of New Jersey where she taught challenged children leadership skills through athletic activities. As the youngest aisle host and announcer for Wellspring Church, she gained experience in public speaking and leadership. Kelsey was part of the Big Brother and Sister Program through Central. She also volunteered at H&M Potter with second and third grade PE classes. Kelsey is deciding on whether to pursue a career in education or nursing. She is interested in continuing her studies either at University of
Maryland or West Chester University. Melvin Academia has an impressive resume and currently holds the second highest GPA for Class or 2019. He annually dominates the Academic Spectacular earning awards for the highest GPA in the following courses: Geometry Honors, Chemistry Honors, Tech Drawing, Spanish, Chemistry, Algebra 2 Honors, US History, English AP, Pre-Calc, Physics, and PE. His academic accomplishments also earned him induction into all Honor Societies. Melvin gives everything his best. He sang with Chorus since seventh grade and performed at Carnegie Hall, WOBM 92.7, and in the senior communities. He was the Captain of the Consumer Bowl team which won Ocean County Championships. He served as the President of the Physics League. He was Treasurer for the Class of 2019. He performed with the Drama Club in both lead and support rolls. Melvin played Tennis since ninth grade. He placed third in the doubles division and received the Athletic Academic Award. He also volunteered at Ocean County Library and in CRHS Media Center. Melvin plans to attend NJIT. He would like to major in computer science with a specialization in data science. His goal is to create new technologies in the future.
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Pine Beach PTO Fall Festival & PBMA Trunk-or-Treat
PINE BEACH – The Pine Beach Municipal Alliance will be holding their Trunk or Treat in conjunction with the Pine Beach Elementary School PTO’s Fall Festival on Saturday, October 27, from 12 – 3 p.m., at the Pine Beach Elementary School. While there is no cost for the trunk or treat, please help support the Pine Beach Elementary School PTO by purchasing a wrist band for all the fun stuff they have planned for that day. The monies raised from this event will go directly back to the kids at the school. Wristbands are $12 in advance and $18 the day of the event with adults and children under 3 years old free with a purchase of a child’s wristband and may be purchased through the school. The wristband will include bounce
houses, 24’ rock wall, inflatables, face painting, a fall family photo booth as well as games and crafts. Food is available to purchase. In order to make Trunk or Treat happen, the PBMA will need volunteers to decorate their car and hand out candy to the kids. The PBMA will supply the candy. This will be limited to 10 – 12 cars and every car participating will be receive one (1) free wristband for the fall festival. Registration will be on a first come basis. Please call Borough Hall at 732-349-6425 or email Thea Kratochvil at PineBeachBZL@ comcast.net if you wish to participate. The PBMA is also looking for donations of candy to make this event a success. Donations may be dropped off at Borough Hall before the date of the event.
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BERKELEY – The Holiday City South Social Club presents The Catapano Brothers: A Night of Dancing and Music on January 10, 2019. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. at 139 Santiago Drive.
Cake and coffee will be served. BYOB and snacks allowed. The cost is $12 per person. No refunds. For ticket information, contact Debbie Fazio at 732-505-1355.
The 71st Annual Holiday Fair
TOMS RIVER – The 71st Annual Holiday Fair will be held on Saturday, November 10, at Christ Episcopal Church, 415 Washington St., Toms River, NJ. The fair will be from
9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Featuring Sweet Shoppe, handmade Christmas ornaments, jewelry, gift baskets, crafts and more. Call 732-349-5506 for more information.
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Pallet Painting Party!
PINE BEACH – Join in a Pallet Painting Party on November 16, 7–9 p.m., at the Pine Beach Yacht Club. Proceeds to benefit the Pine Beach Municipal Alliance Against Drug & Alcohol Abuse. Cost is $40 a person and includes all supplies to make an adorable wooden sign. Light refreshments will also be served. Please register at pinebeachborough.us/ PBMA%20Pallet%20Painting%20Party. Pine Beach Municipal Alliance is funded through a grant from Governors Council Against Drug Abuse (GCADA) and
fundraising. GCADA receives funding to administer the program from the Drug Education Demand Reduction Fund (DEDR) established to collect fines from individuals who are assessed such when convicted of a drug offense. Most of our programs are free or very low cost to the community and any funds raised go directly to the Municipal Alliance and back to the community. Thank you to our residents who continually support the Municipal Alliance, without your help we could not continue to host these events and programs
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‘Stray Cat’ Lee Rocker Takes To The Main Stage Nov. 9 TOMS RIVER — Lee Rocker made his mark singing, playing, standing on, spinning, and rocking his giant upright bass as a founding member – along with Brian Setzer and Slim Jim Phantom – of the Grammy-nominated group the Stray Cats. And on Friday, November 9, at 8 p.m., Rocker will take his musical prowess to the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts. The Stray Cats sold more than 10 million albums, and garnered 23 gold- and platinum-certified records worldwide. Come hear Lee and his band perform Stray Cats hits like “Sexy and Seventeen,” “Stray Cat Strut,” and
“Rock This Town,” plus lots of other songs Lee performed post-Stray Cats, with music legends from Ringo Starr, George Harrison, John Fogerty, and the Rolling Stones. Tickets to the upcoming concert are $35-39, and can be purchased online at grunincenter. org; by phone at 732-255-0500; or in person at the Grunin Center Box Office, Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ask about group and student rates. 92.7 WOBM is the official media sponsor of the 2018-2019 Grunin Center Season. The Grunin Center is located on the OCC Main Campus, College Drive, Toms River, NJ.
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Did you know that your hearing health has a direct effect on your overall health? Some causes can be natural and others would surprise you. It is important to take an empowered, proactive approach to hearing health during every stage of your life. I would sincerely suggest that you read this column several times and share this information with your friends and family. Risk Factors Hearing loss is about twice as common in people with diabetes compared to those without the disease. Adults with pre-diabetes, whose blood glucose is higher than normal but not high enough for a diabetes diagnosis, have a 30 percent higher rate of hearing loss compared to those with normal blood sugar. Current smokers are 1.69 times more likely, or have a 70 percent higher risk to have hearing loss than nonsmokers. Studies have shown that a healthy cardiovascular system has a positive effect on hearing. Conversely, inadequate blood flow and trauma to the blood vessels of the inner ear can contribute to hearing loss. Hearing Loss In America 1. One in three people over the age of 60 have hearing loss. 2. One in six Baby Boomers (49-68) have hearing loss. 3. One in 14 Generation Xers (37-48) already have hearing loss. 4. One in five teenagers have some type of hearing loss. 5. Hearing aids can reduce the effects of hearing loss by 50 percent
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The Berkeley Times, October 27, 2018, Page 19
H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
6 Surprising Benefits Of Dandelion Weeds
By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. Dandelion greens might be considered a weed, but this potent plant contains an impressive arsenal of nutritious compounds that you may want to your diet. I’m referring to dandelions as in Taraxacum officinale. This notoriously bitter weed is packed with protein, minerals, and more vitamin C than spinach. The entire plant is actually edible, though I’ve never eaten the whole thing, just the leaves. Some people literally harvest the yellow flowers before they open and fry them up in a pan with garlic, butter and other seasonings. Dandelion is very easy to harvest, remember it’s kind of like a weed, it grows everywhere! And interestingly, this inexpensive plant is also sold at health food stores, especially in the produce section where it’s usually near the collard greens and kale. Here are 7 reasons to take dandelion: Aids the digestive system: The plant is a mild diuretic, making you urinate more than normal. It can improve the functioning of the pancreas, stomach, kidneys, and spleen without depleting your body’s potassium stores. Diuretics are known to reduce blood pressure. With dandelions, the two compounds that work in this capacity are chicoric and chlorogenic acid. Good source of antioxidants: You can thank the dandelion’s bitter taste for its antioxidant properties which clean your blood. If you can get used to more bitter foods (and less sugary ones), then your detox pathways that operate in your liver will thank you with better health. Can Aid Weight Loss: Though the facts are still forthcoming, there is evidence today
that consuming dandelions can support weight loss by improving your fat-burning rate and metabolism, and simultaneously reducing fat absorption. It’s due to the presence of chlorogenic acid- a compound also found in coffee. Helps Fight Inflammation: Could eating flowers help you with arthritis? Probably not, but its fun to think that way. I like herbal remedies that reduce pro-inflammatory cytokines like IL-6 and TNF alpha. Dandelion does this very thing, helping you reduce risk for heart attack, cancer and diabetes. Can help control blood sugar: Two biologically active phytochemicals in dandelions (specifically, the chicoric and chlorogenic acid) show evidence of controlling blood sugar by regulating your pancreas’s insulin production. Useful as a skin treatment: Applying a leaf and flower extract immediately before or after intense sun exposure seems to reduce overall skin damage. Dandelion-containing creams or poultices reduce skin irritation and may help with acne. Fresh dandelion greens can be used in fresh salads, sandwiches, smoothies, and teas. If they’re too bitter, make a fifty-fifty mix of dandelions with a subtler green like spinach or Swiss chard. You could make a tea, or buy a commercially prepared teabag. You could also sauté the dandelion greens with some sweet fruits like pineapple. While dandelions are considered a safe plant for most people, there are a few reported incidences of adverse reactions. People with ragweed allergies are sensitive to dandelions, so please avoid if that’s the case.
(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2018 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.
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By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – While a 2.8 percent increase in Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for Ocean County seniors relying on Social Security is a positive step, it is not enough, according to Ocean County Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari. Out of the almost 173,000 seniors living in Ocean County, there were 126,255 seniors aged 65 and older in Ocean County receiving Social Security as of December 2017. Studies show that the average Social Security benefit provides an elderly person living alone in Ocean County only 54 to 76 percent of the amount needed to cover basic expenses. According to Vicari, a higher COLA would better serve the vast senior population in the county. “While this Cost of Living Adjustment is better than past years when there had been no increase, our seniors would be better served by a higher COLA,” said Vicari, who is Chairman of Senior Services in Ocean County. “With one of the highest percentages of seniors in the country, it is my priority to make sure Social Security is maintained and preserved. It’s also important our seniors receive an ample benefit from a program most have paid into all of their working days.” Ocean County seniors can also receive as-
sistance from the county’s Office of Senior Services. For example, the senior nutrition program provides 1,100 meals a day to seniors including the home delivered meal program, said Vicari. “Ocean County continues to appropriate funds for senior services that help keep our seniors independent,” he added. “The Board of Freeholders made sure there is no waiting list for this very important program. It’s imperative that all levels of government assist in providing our aging populations with programs and services that will make their lives better and keep them out of nursing homes and hospitals.” More than 67 million Americans will see a 2.8 percent increase in 2019, according to Social Security, Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. The Social Security Act ties the annual COLA to the increase in the Consumer Price Index as determined by the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Social Security plays a key financial role in the lives of our seniors…Yet statistics show our seniors are hardly, if at all, getting by on it should it be their main income source,” Vicari said. For information on Ocean County senior programs and services, contact the Ocean County Office of Senior Services at 732929-2091.
OCVTS Performing Arts Academy Presents “Alice In Wonderland”
By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – Come out to the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College for a performance of ‘Alice in Wonderland’ by the students at the Ocean County Vocational Technical School’s (OCVTS) Performing Arts Academy. Performances will be held Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 17 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. There will also be a special senior citizen performance on Nov. 15 at 10 a.m. featuring special discount pricing. Based on Lewis Carroll’s famous book Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, the story follows Alice on a whimsical journey
through Wonderland where she encounters characters such as the Mad Hatter, Cheshire Cat and the Tweedles. Follow Alice for a fun and interesting time as she journeys through nonsense, puns, riddles and puzzles. The theatrical adaptation of Carroll’s timeless by Eva Galliene and Florida Freibus was originally performed in 1932 and revived on Broadway in 1982. The performance rings true to both of Carroll’s books Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass. For tickets or more information, call 732255-0500 or visit grunincenter.org.
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BERKELEY – Residents of Berkeley, South Toms River and the surrounding communities, Manitou Park Fire Company needs you! Volunteer firefighting is a very rewarding and valuable way to serve your community. It takes dedication and many hours of training to become a firefighter. If you’re willing to put in the time and effort,
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RWJBarnabas & BlueClaws Deliver Donated Equipment To Puerto Rican Community
–Photo courtesy Mastro Communications Ernani Sandural, MD, Director of Global Health for RWJBarnabas Health and Margie Heller, System Administrator for Global Health, RWJBarnabas Health, are joined by the little league players and volunteer coaches as they deliver baseball equipment to Loiza, a small community in Puerto Rico devastated by Hurricane Maria. The equipment was donated through an equipment drive held by the LakeLAKEWOOD – The Lakewood BlueClaws and RWJBarnabas Health held an equipment drive at First Energy Park and collected dozens of baseball bats, balls, gloves, helmets, baseball hats and clothing. The equipment drive was held over several weeks at the ballpark this season. The equipment was brought to the small town of Loiza and distributed to young players who had been playing with “imaginary balls” during a recent visit to the island by the RWJBarnabas Health Global Health team. Global Health is one of the primary areas of focus of the RWJBarnabas Health Social
Impact and Community Investment Practice, which is aimed at addressing the social, economic and environmental conditions that contribute to poor health outcomes, reduced life expectancy and higher costs. The Office of Global Health directs the system’s medical global affairs initiatives which include international disaster response. RWJBarnabas Health is a proud partner of the Lakewood BlueClaws. Through this corporate sponsorship, RWJBarnabas Health and the Lakewood BlueClaws routinely partner together on various initiatives to improve the health and well-being of New Jersey communities and beyond.
Psychic Night Fundraiser Planned
By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – A night with Jersey Shore Medium Linda Shields will be held on Nov. 17 at the Bayville Elks Lodge. The doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the show is at 7 p.m. The event benefits the organization Emiliana
Hope, which is named after Emiliana Rose O’Brien, who lost her struggle with cancer at age 13. Her parents started the organization to fund research for childhood cancers. Visit EmilianasHope.com for more information.
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Fawn Lakes - Manahawkin year round rental. End unit with lake views. Just renovated. Age restricted. 55+. $1000 + utilities. Pacesetter Realty. Call 732-674-8867 or 609978-5000, Ask for Nancy Gray. (45)
Employment Opportunity - Senior Services Berkeley Mini-Bus Driver for Senior Services. 30 hours Monday – Friday 8am to 2pm $9.75 hour. Must possess a CDL Class B with Passenger Endorsement. *All Positions are full time with Benefits* Please send resume to rtonnesen@ stfrancislbi.org. EOE/AA. (46)
Waretown - Year round rental. 3 bedroom ranch with den. Fenced yard. Great neighborhood. Great schools. $1750 + utilities. Pacesetter Realty. Call 732-674-8867 or 609978-5000, Ask for Nancy Gray. (45)
Mobile For Sale Mobile Home For Sale - 1974 Skyline 12x60, one owner. 2 bedrooms, front kitchen, AC, shed. Very good condition. Colonial Mobile Park. Family park. 55 1st St., Manchester. Shed included. Call for information 732-657-6166, to see. Priveate driveway off st. (46)
Auto For Sale Volvo S60 – 2006. AWD. Sunroof. Leather interior. 103,000 miles. Best offer over $3,000. 609-698-1949. (46)
Misc. INDOOR Community Flea Market! - Saturday, Nov. 3rd, 9am-2pm. Silver Ridge Park East Clubhouse, 979 Edgebrook Dr North, Toms River. Vendors, crafts, gently used items, food, music, door prize! Tables still available. Call 732-244-0858. (45)
Items For Sale Piano - Baldwin. Beautiful, upright console from First Baptist Church, Brick. $900. Call Gary 732-691-6304. (45)
Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, bric-a-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/ dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac. 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, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115. (48)
Now Hiring – The Goddard School on Route 70 is seeking full time Teacher’s Assistant and leads for the upcoming school year. We provide a warm, loving environment for children up to six years. Must have a flexible schedule, available Mon-Fri. Benefits include paid time off, 401k and paid lunch on Fridays. To learn more about these positions, email your resume to tomsriver2nj@goddardschools.com 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) Kitchen/Wait Staff Needed – Apply online at magnoliaal.com or in person at Magnolia Gardens 1935 Route 9, Toms River. For more info call 732-557-6500 or email hr@magnoliaal.com. (46) Caregiver – I’m a loving, compassionate caregiver with over 20 years experience to include demential and Alzheimer’s. Will take excellent care of your elderly/ sick loved one, at home. Willing to travel. Available 24/7. Live-in or live-out. 201-589-7269. (52) Counter Help Wanted - Part time hours. Manchester Dry Cleaners. Call Dave 732-657-4421. (47) Hairstylist/assistant/receptionist - Experienced/willing to train the right person. Permit and licensed hairstylist. Full and part time. Call Arleen 862-324-5914. (45) 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) Executive Assistant - To manage two person office for senior HOA Heavy telephone volume, emails, customer service, liaison with realtors, attorneys, homeowners & Board, part-time. Knowledge of Windows & TOPPS preferred. Toms River location 443-480-4882. (45) 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)
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Sears Transformation To “Lifestyle Center” Approved
By Judy Smestad-Nunn TOMS RIVER – Plans to demolish the former Sears department store at the Ocean County Mall and replace it with three separate buildings facing Oak Avenue was met with unanimous approval and thanks from members of the Toms River Planning Board, which held a special meeting for the application on October 22. “How people shop has changed, with online retailers the business model for large malls is outdated,” said licensed professional planner Paul Ricci, who was hired by the Simon Property Group, which owns the mall. “We are repurposing the property and making it a destination. It will be vibrant and it’s happening throughout New Jersey and the region,” he said. “What is occurring is a national trend.” What was formerly one of the anchor
stores at the mall, a 104,000 square-foot Sears, will be a parking field. A “Lifestyle Center” comprised of three buildings totaling 97,679 feet of retail space would be built on the eastern side of the property fronting Oak Avenue. A Lifestyle Center is a retailing trend that combines a shopping center or mixed-use commercial development with leisure amenities. Each of the buildings would have outdoor seating, and there would be a vegetative buffer and integrated fencing along Oak Avenue. The site is largely impervious, but about a half-acre of trees and shrubs is included in the plan. Stormwater management and utilities are already in place, said engineer Tony Diggan. As part of the redevelopment, a 3,500 square-foot entry area would be built entering the existing mall where a play
area is currently located. The play area would be relocated, explained Stephen Shea, who represented the Simon Property Group. A handful of variances would be needed for the redevelopment plan, the most substantial being setback variances for the buildings since the trend is to build closer to the roadway, Ricci explained. The setback variances are appropriate, he said, and are similar to nearby adjoining businesses like Bahama Breeze and a new BJ’s restaurant (already under construction on mall property facing Hooper Avenue), Olive Garden and TGI Fridays, who have all built close to the roadway. “Right now there is a large parking lot with a vacant building. The overall site design is a significantly better alternative,” Ricci said. Planning Board Chair David Ciccozzi
agreed, and thanked the professionals hired by the Simon Property Group for investing in Toms River. “It’s a great design and it will help the mall tenants who pay rent, it will be great for the community,” Ciccozzi said. Audience member Kathy Hulick of Brick said that her family owns Aunt Annie’s Pretzels in the mall. “We are so happy that you want to invest in the mall,” she said during public comment. “The retailers are delighted.” Stephen Shea said there is a strong demand for the new space, and now that the application has been approved, leases would be signed and some of the new tenants would be announced shortly. Construction would begin as soon as the permits can be obtained, he added. Shea estimated the project would be completed in about 18 months.
Lawsuit Questions When County Can Share Public Records
By Jennifer Peacock Can the government deny public records to a requestor because they don’t want that information automatically posted to a third-party website that anyone can access? A Monmouth County Superior Court Judge is set to decide Nov. 26. Gavin Rozzi, creator of OPRAmachine. com, and two others - Jennifer Coombs, who operates ASK NJ Media Co. and Time to Change - Jersey Style, and independent journalist and site administrator Jeff Epstein - have filed suit against various Monmouth County government officials for denying requests filed through that website. The county, which fulfills its Open Public Records Act requests through the law offices Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs, LLC, in Matawan, had asked that requests be made
with a “secondary” or “alternative” email address, not through OPRAmachine. OPRAmachine.com allows the public to file records requests. The website describes it this way: “You choose the public authority that you would like information from, then write a brief note describing what you want to know. We then send your request to the public authority. Any response they make is automatically published on the website for you and anyone else to find and read.” Email exchanges between attorney Catherine Kim and Rozzi, Coombs and Epstein show that requests were denied when alternative emails were not supplied, as per the county’s policy, adopted at some point over the summer, of not releasing records that automatically post those records to a website.
Up to sometime in the early summer, it appears Monmouth County government agencies had honored requests made through OPRAmachine. The policy to reject OPRAmachine-filed requests happened after county employees didn’t redact bank account numbers and other personal information about Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher Grammicioni and First Assistant Lori Linskey, Rozzi said. (The records, published to the site, were redacted by Rozzi.) “The only reason the Defendants have given Plaintiffs for why they are not providing OPRA responses to OPRAmachine is that they are worried about unauthorized disclosure of records,” Walter Luers, Esq., wrote in the court filing. The Clinton, New Jersey-based attorney is representing Rozzi,
Coombs and Epstein. He’s also the president of The New Jersey Foundation for Open Government. “First, that is not Plaintiffs’ problem, that is Defendants’ problem.” An undated policy from Monmouth County Clerk Marion Masnick, provided by Kim to Jersey Shore Online Oct. 2 through an OPRA request, stated that “Due to the demand and volume of the requests and records, the county recognizes that it is possible to inadvertently release records with confidential and/or privileged information. Regardless of our diligent efforts to review and adequately redact confidential or privileged information, the county, like any organization, is susceptible to human error. It continued: “We respectfully request that all OPRA requestors provide an address or (Public - See Page 27)
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Continued From Page 24 e-mail address that permits the county to correspond directly with the requestor and securely provide access to the records. The county will deny any requests for records if the responses, including attachments, are automatically posted on any websites.” In his brief, Luers pointed out that the county needing to redact documents does not give them the authority to deny releasing records to the OPRAmachine address. Nothing prevents those records, redacted or not, from being shared online. The county’s policy “punishes” OPRAmachine users. “This does not restrict the requestor from retaining, disseminating, distributing, or copying the records after receipt. However, the requestor may be liable for any unlawful disclosure of confidential and/or privileged information. The county does not waive any privilege or confidentiality within its message or the released records,” the county policy stated. “The county wishes to work alongside the requestor to provide the records requested and also prevent any inadvertent disclosure of confidential and/ or privileged information. We appreciate your courtesies and future cooperation.” Since announcing the lawsuit at the end of September, Rozzi has been working on changes to OPRAmachine. In an Oct. 9 email to Jersey Shore Online, he explained he’s been working to address privacy concerns raised by Monmouth County. “By the end of the month, we anticipate that our changes will allow OPRAmachine to detect and automatically redact social security numbers to protect privacy interests, something that no other proprietary public records solution (that we are aware of in NJ) does,” Rozzi wrote. In a separate email the same day, Rozzi explained exactly why he filed suit. “We want the court to order Monmouth County to do as they have previously done and honor the legally valid public records
requests submitted to them by our users. We hope that the lawsuit will stop the county from treating public records requests differently because they originate from the OPRAmachine service. To remedy the county’s obstruction of the public records request process, we are urging the court to strike down the county’s unprecedented and overreaching policy that limits access to public information and find them in violation of the law.” A follow-up email to Kim, and her associate Sean Kean, was not answered by press time. OPRA is the law that gives citizens access to most public records, with some exceptions. According to “A Citizen’s Guide to the Open Public Records Act,” written by the New Jersey Government Records Council, “a public record under the common law is one required by law to be kept, or necessary to be kept in the discharge of a duty imposed by law, or directed by law to serve as a memorial and evidence of something written, said, or done, or a written memorial made by a public officer authorized to perform that function, or a writing filed in a public office. The elements essential to constitute a public record are that it be a written memorial, that it be made by a public officer, and that the officer be authorized by law to make it.” In its broadest sense, a requestor must submit in writing the request for an existing document or file or recording. While most government agencies ask that the requestor use their OPRA form, it’s not required, although the request must state that it’s an OPRA request. The government agency has seven business days to provide the item, or ask for an extension. Requests can be denied if the item in question does not exist, or is not covered under OPRA. Jersey Shore Online reached out to the Government Records Council for comment on OPRA, and how the law’s framers didn’t anticipate 21st Century technologies. They did not respond by press time.
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Toms River’s Halloween Parade: What You Need To Know
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – This will be the 80 th – yes, 80 th - Halloween parade in Toms River. It’s the second largest in the world, and it will be on Oct. 31, unless it has to be postponed until Nov. 1. It starts at 7 p.m. Spectators should line up south of Highland Parkway. The parade will flow south on Route 9, make a left onto Washington Street, and end at Hooper Avenue. If you want to put your chair out on the side of the road, do so only on Oct. 31. They must be secured so the wind doesn’t blow them into the street. Parking is available at the county garage on Hooper Avenue or in the Toms River library’s garage. You can also park along any side street, but you must not block any driveways or fire hydrants. The parade streets will be closed down at 5:30 p.m. “From what the weather looks like, dress warmly,” said Carl Weingroff, chairman of the parade committee for Toms River
Fire Company No. 1, which runs it. All marching bands in Toms River are expected to attend, as well as the high schools in Manchester and Central Regional. The Shamrock & Thistle band is also attending, he said. Judges will award first and second places in a variety of categories, such as scout organization, and age brackets. Last year, the youngest person in the parade was six months old, and the oldest was 98, he said. So, it truly is for all ages. If you can’t make it there, the parade will be streaming live on the Toms River School’s Channel 21’s Facebook channel. Afterward, the parade will be broadcast on television. If you want to be in the parade, registration is only on the day of the parade. Starting at 8 a.m., you can come down to the firehouse at 26 Robbins St. For more information, especially if you intend to be in it, visit trfc1.org/halloween. html.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of OCT 27 - NOV 2
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don’t let distractions develop into a debate. Focus your attention on your own important projects in the week ahead despite interruptions and attention-seeking companions. Enjoy being a team leader, not just a player. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Be as flexible as a pretzel but use a light hand with the salt. An idea that seems worthwhile may seem impractical by the end of the week. Take time to re-evaluate your situation and adapt long-term objectives as necessary. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You can never stand in the same river twice. The more you try to stop progress the more likely it will rush past you this week. Focus your efforts on reaching tangible, realistic goals rather than floating away on flights of fancy. CANCER (June 21-July 22):Apositive attitude uplifts relationships. While romantic moments may not be perfect, you’ll be in far too good of a mood in the week to come to notice the imperfections. Write down impressive ideas, lest they be lost forever. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Test the waters one toe at a time. Experiment only if it is expedient. Find common ground with others as you share new and exciting experiences in the week ahead. Take good advice to heart as it may provide the answers you need. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You are in your comfort zone when you think outside the box and approach problems from an unorthodox perspective. There’s no obstacle you can’t conquer if you simply think the problem though or share your ideas with others.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): A rolling stone gathers no moss. Keep the moss away by pursuing unique and creative activities this week. You may be able to turn an imaginative idea into a profitable enterprise if you can avoid being waylaid by interruptions. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Putting out minimum effort will yield huge rewards. Take advantage of any inside information you hear about by acting on it right away. You can get ahead this week by simply keeping your eyes and ears open for valuable information. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Take advantage of times when life is good, and people are kind. Family members appreciate your wisdom and may come to you for advice this week. Your insights may encourage others to take the most appropriate steps. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Make sure everyone gets their fair share in the week to come. Remain equitable when dividing the spoils and you’ll keep everyone happy. A new study or interest can prompt you to change your long-term goals. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The week ahead may offer you many opportunities to mend fences and engage in heartfelt apologies. Rethink how you’re dealing with personal or financial situation as that could offer a clue as how to set things right. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The more the merrier is your motto. A close friend or loved one may require your support to see their plans through. Offer your services to the well-deserving in the week ahead and tag along for the ride whenever possible.
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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Keep Summer Memories Alive With An Ice Cream Version Of An Old Soda Shop Favorite By Wolfgang Puck
You’ve probably noticed that gourmet ice cream is more popular than ever. Small artisanal shops are springing up everywhere, serving frozen confections made in small batches with amazing combinations of flavors using the best quality ingredients. I love to see such creativity. It’s a reminder that there are always new things to explore in the world of good food, creative young minds eager to show what they can do, and food lovers who want to try everything. In fact, I’m amazed to see people lining up in front of these shops, even down the block and in ever-chillier autumn weather, waiting to try the latest flavors. My restaurant pastry chefs have always tried to come up with their own exciting flavors, and I’m happy to taste them. Some of my favorites are interesting new takes on the classics, like white chocolate malted milk ice cream. What I especially like about this recipe is how it translates an old soda fountain favorite, the malted milkshake, into something new and interesting. So why not translate the flavors of a malt you’d drink with a straw into an ice cream, as today’s enterprising small-batch shop owners might do? My recipe adds the twist of starting with white chocolate instead of dark or milk chocolate, so there’s no other distinctive flavor to compete with the wonderful malty taste. As you probably know, white chocolate results from removing the cocoa solids from dark chocolate, then blending the resulting ivory-colored cocoa butter with milk solids, sugar, milk fat and the emulsifier called lecithin, a substance found in egg yolks, soybeans and other foods. You can find it in the baking section of well-stocked supermarkets, as well as in specialty stores; make sure to select a high-quality product with a higher percentage of cocoa butter than the 20 percent minimum required by the FDA. I especially like European imports from chocolatiers like Callebaut or Valrhona. As for the malted milk powder, it’s right there in the supermarket baking section or with the cocoa powders. Then, all you need is any reliable home ice cream maker. Yes, some fancy models are expensive; but you can also now find good electric models in kitchen shops and online selling for well less than $100. If you love ice cream like I do, it’s worth the very small investment.
You’ll enjoy the satisfying, old-fashioned flavor of this ice cream just on its own. But it also makes a perfect canvas for getting more creative. Use it as a backdrop for fresh berries or other fruit. Add toasted nuts or sprinkles. Or get extra indulgent, and contrast the ivory-colored ice cream with a drizzle of your favorite homemade or bottled hot fudge. WHITE CHOCOLATE MALTED MILK ICE CREAM Makes about 1 1/2 quarts (1.5 L) 2 cups (500 mL) whole milk 2 cups (500 mL) heavy cream 8 large egg yolks 10 ounces (300 g) good-quality white chocolate, broken or cut into small chunks 1/2 cup (125 mL) malted milk powder Combine the milk and cream in a large, heavy saucepan. Place the pan over medium-high heat and, as soon as the liquid comes to a boil, remove the pan from the heat. Put the egg yolks in a large stainless-steel mixing bowl and stir them briskly with a wire whisk until smooth. While whisking the yolks continuously and briskly, slowly and carefully pour in the hot milk-cream mixture. Once all the milk and cream have been incorporated, return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally and making sure that the whisk makes contact with the bottom and sides of the pan, until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon. Put the white chocolate in a microwave-proof bowl. Cover the bowl with a paper towel, put it in the microwave, and cook for 30 seconds. Remove the bowl, and stir the mixture. Repeat the process one to three times more, just until the chocolate is smoothly melted. Whisk the melted chocolate into the hot ice cream mixture. Pour 1 cup (250 mL) of the liquid into a heatproof measuring cup, sprinkle in the malted milk powder, and stir until it is completely dissolved. Return the malted mixture to the saucepan, and stir well. Pour the mixture through a fine-meshed strainer into a large heatproof mixing bowl. Set the bowl inside a larger bowl containing ice and water and chill it, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is completely cooled. Transfer the mixture to an ice cream machine, and freeze it following the manufacturer’s directions.
(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.
Page 32, The Berkeley Times, October 27, 2018
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