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–Photos by Bob Vosseller Top: Michael Myers of the horror ﬁlm franchise “Halloween” was a popular character seen along the parade route this year. He is pictured here driving a rather rusty ambulance from Smith’s Grove Mental Hospital of which Myers was a patient of…before his escape. He apparently detoured into the Toms River Halloween Parade route.Bottom: The Central Regional Marching Band were the walking, er, marching dead. Right: The Duffner family of Toms River prepare to watch the 80th Annual Toms River Halloween Parade for the ﬁrst time.

Toms River Officially Toms River Owns Red Carpet Inn Council Joins By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Putting ink to paper officially put the Red Carpet Inn into the township’s possession. The property, located at 2 West –Photo courtesy Toms River Water St. in downKartik Patel, the sole managing town Toms River, member of 2 West Water LLC, the was acquired after corporate owner of the Red Carpet negotiation with the Inn, signs the closing documents. owner. Kartik Patel, the sole managing member of 2 West Water LLC, the corporate owner, signed over the property. Earlier this year, the town authorized a $4.8 million bond ordinance. Of this amount, $3.3 million would go to purchase the property, and the rest will go toward remediation. The town wanted to buy it because of a history of drug use (Red Carpet - See Page 7)

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By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – For 80 years the streets of downtown Toms River have been home to zombies, vampires, werewolves and all manner of monsters for what is known as the second-largest Halloween parade in the world. Floats, bands, various organizations from all over the county and the state ﬂock to the event each year for the special event coordinated by the members of Toms River Fire Company No. 1. The ﬁ re company was founded in 1896. The parade was cancelled in 2012 due to the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy. High School bands from Toms River, Manchester and Central Regional, count y agencies and scouting organizations were among (Parade - See Page 4)

Berkeley Island Park Renamed To Be Freeholder Bartlett’s Legacy

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The township’s government has joined the ﬁght in what local residents are calling an unfair drop in state aid to the school district. At a recent Township Council meeting, the council passed a resolution supporting a lawsuit against the state and pledging $5,000 in legal expenses.

By Patricia A. Miller BERKELEY – A frail, but joyful Freeholder John C. Bartlett Jr. g ratef ully acknowledged the dedication of Berkeley Island County Park in his name at a –Photo by Patricia A. Miller ceremony at the John C. Bartlett Jr. was lauded for his work park off Barnegat expanding the county park system. Bay. Bar tlett, the longest serving freeholder in New Jersey, called the renaming of the park in his honor the “capstone” of his nearly 40-year career. “I thank you all for this tremendous honor you have given me,” he

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Parade: Continued From Page 1 those that returned to the tradition which had judges award ﬁ rst and second places in a variety of categories. As per tradition, spectators lined up south of Highland Parkway and on Washington and Main streets hours before the 7 p.m. startup time to place a chair for viewing. Carl Weingroff has served as the fire company’s parade chairman for many years and he was busy throughout the day. Ken Beck, a firefighter and member of the fire company was busy assisting Weingroff for the effort. “The parade involves multiple organizations, fundraisers and Carl should be commended for his work in making this parade so well organized. “I’m from Toms River, born and raised and I’m very proud of what Toms River and our fire company has done in making this such a fun day for so many years. I used to come and watch this parade but I now enjoy working it and watching its growth,” Beck said. Mayor Thomas F. Kelaher stated, “This year Toms River Township is celebrating its 80th Halloween Parade. It is a great township tradition that is enjoyed by both participants and spectators. If you are a fan of marching bands and creative costumes and ﬂoats, you would not want to miss it.” The mayor said prior to the parade that

he could not “wait to see the surprises the parade has in store this year.” Carly Voinski, Stafford Township, dressed as a slice of pepperoni pizza as she assisted fellow members of the Wellspring Church’s booth which was dist r ibuti ng f ree hot chocolate and water on Washington Street. “We have 30 members of the church marching in the parade as well and right now other members are handing out glow sticks. This is our third year to be in this parade but our first since our church moved to our new home on 36 Washington Street. We’re really happy to be a part of downtown Toms River.” Anthony Barbara had a prime spot along Washington Street sitting beside his mother Carol Barbara. “My daughter Lexi, who is marching in the parade with the Toms River High School band, is a senior and I’ve been traveling here for this for the last four years.” This year Barbara dressed up as his own character, Dr. Phineas Xavir, a time traveler whose best friend Herbert, happens to be a skeleton who whispers to him as he clings to his back. “I do something different each year.” “He has always been very creative,” Carol Barbara added. For the Duffner family, it was their ﬁ rst time to enjoy the parade. Lauren and Michael Duffner were seated on Washington Street beside their children, Austin, 12 months old, Nicole, 7 and Samantha, 9. “We’ve lived in town for two or three years but we’ve never come out for this

–Photos by Bob Vosseller Ghouls and zombies are always popular among parade spectators. until now,” Michael Duffner said. Nelson Martins was busy placing a warm blanket over his 5-year-old daughter Brianna, who was dressed as a princess. The two would be watching the parade closely awaiting his wife Kaitlyn and his other daughter, Lina, 7, who were marching with two Girl Scout Troops. “It is a tradition. We moved here two years ago and this is our second time at the parade,” Martins said. The township’s home-grown celebrity, Sondra Fortunato was among the returning participants in the parade. Fortunato is known as the community’s ambassador of fun and among her many titles is Miss Liber-

ty. She wore her tiara and sash as she road on a f loat covered with banners and signs. Members of the Scheiderman family were curious if Fortunato would be returning for this year’s parade. Friends and family enjoyed a Halloween party and had a perfect viewing spot for the parade at their Main Street apartment. In years past the Toms River based Clear Cable 8 (now Comcast) broadcast the event live. Now Toms River School’s Channel 21’s Facebook channel has that honor streaming it live. The parade is now broadcast on television later in the week.

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Aid: Continued From Page 1 The school district is facing annual cuts over seven years, starting with the current one. Each year would see a deeper cut. At the end of the seven years, Toms River schools will have $21 million, or one third, less state aid per year. The cumulative effect of this loss is $70,685,260 over the course of seven school years. However, if the state aid is not restored, there would be $21 million cumulative loss added every year after that. The logic behind the loss in aid has been tied to enrollment. The schools that are losing aid are also seeing declining enrollment. Brick Township School District is in a similar predicament. At the end of their seven years, they would see a cumulative loss of about $42 million. They hired the Weiner Law Firm of Parsippany and Red Bank to prove that the cut in state aid violates the law. Then, Toms River school district joined the suit. The move follows a swell of support for the district, as regular citizens are trying to fight back. Bridget Maillard is a resident who created an online petition urging the governor and state lawmakers to change course on this. She thanked the council members for reaching out to her after the Board of Education joined the lawsuit. She said in order to drive the point home,

The Toms River Times, November 10, 2018, Page 7 as many people as possible need to sign this petition, found at change.org/p/ new-jersey-governor-save-our-studentshelp-the-students-of-toms-river-regional-schools-before-it-s-too-late. It affects more than just families with children in the school system. The district will have to increase taxes for every resident to make up for the loss, she said. “I would love to attach to a lawsuit a petition that has 50,000 signatures on it,” she said. “I’m tired of being the cash cow for northern Jersey and the rest of the state,” Councilman Maurice Hill said, noting how the gas tax and increased tolls affected Ocean County residents more than those in northern towns. He also listed details about how much state aid cities like Camden and Trenton receive, and how the additional aid doesn’t help their low graduation rates. “Increased state aid doesn’t equal student success.” He said that the state should assign a set rate per pupil, and every district gets an amount equal to the number of students. Studies have shown that this would provide more aid to certain Ocean County districts. Councilwoman Laurie Huryk agreed with that and said that she signed the Toms River petition months ago. “I moved here 22 years ago because of the school district – and the beaches,” she said. Her children have prospered through the education they received here. If pro-

grams have to be cut, “Toms River is just not going to be what I moved here for.” Board of Education member Chris Raimann also thanked the council. “The $5,000 you are pledging will go a long way, hopefully, for someone in Trenton to listen,” he said. They have to know that what they are doing is going to have a negative impact on children. How To Sign The Petition To visit the petition, go to change.org/p/ new-jersey-governor-save-our-studentshelp-the-students-of-toms-river-regional-schools-before-it-s-too-late If you can’t follow the link above, use your computer, phone, or tablet and visit Change.org. On a computer, click on the symbol of the magnifying glass at the top, which opens up a spot for you to type. On phones and mobile devices, there are three horizontal lines at the top right. Tap that, and then tap “Search.” Type “Toms River save our students” and the correct choice will come up. Hit “Sign this petition.” Type in your name and email address and then hit “sign this petition” again. Your name will be added to the petition. Council President Brian Kubiel said that the town is legally unable to put a link to the petition on the township’s website, but encouraged people to sign it and spread the word about it. Councilwoman Maria Maruca asked that the resolution be given to the other towns that send kids to Toms River schools.

Red Carpet: Continued From Page 1 and prostitution there. Officials once said that it had been visited by police 750 times over the course of two years. In November 2017, police filed a public nuisance charge against the hotel for knowingly conducting or maintaining a location where illegal activity takes place or by creating conditions that endanger public health or safety. The town is trying to renovate the downtown area and that property is a big part of that plan. The motel is apparently closed for business. Once the township takes possession of it, they will change the locks and try to keep trespassers out, business administrator Don Guardian had said. “Because it is so close to both Water Street and Rt. 166, it becomes prudent for us to have an engineering firm determine that the building can be torn down without affecting the roadways or bridge,” he said. Once the building is knocked down, the plan is for the property to be used as a parking lot for now, he said. “The acquisition of this property is important for a number of reasons,” Mayor Thomas Kelaher said. Not only does it eliminate an eyesore and a police problem, but it will now enable us to begin our long-range plan to redevelop downtown Toms River with new businesses and apartments.” The move was cheered by Alizar Zorojew, executive director of the Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District. “This move sends a major signal to businesses, developers, and residents that Toms River is serious about refining its downtown and better utilizing its waterfront,” Zorojew said.

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Continued From Page 1 told the crowd that attended the ceremony. “I thank you from the bottom of my heart.” The park has now been renamed the John C. Bartlett Jr. County Park at Berkeley Island. It’s located at the end of Brennan Concourse, accessible from Harbor Inn Road. Several hundred people, including local and state ofﬁcials attended the dedication, which was capped with the unveiling of the new county park sign. The weather cooperated. Skies were blue and clear, temperatures were mild and a brisk wind blew off Barnegat Bay. The 71-year-old freeholder has been ﬁghting colorectal cancer since last year. This August, he announced at a board meeting that his health prevented him from running for another term on the board. He said he would step down when his term expires at the end of December. He walked with a cane and with the help of his wife Peggy on his way up to the podium. And while many speakers lauded his efforts, Bartlett, who serves as liaison to the county department of parks and recreation, said he couldn’t have done it alone. The park was born on May 29, 1983, under Bartlett’s supervision. It was closed for almost six long years, after Superstorm Sandy slammed into the park on Oct. 29, 2012 and virtually destroyed it. The park reopened on May 23, in part

thanks to Bartlett’s efforts. He was almost giddy that day. He even tried out the new splash park, the only one of its kind in Ocean County. Berkeley Mayor Carmen F. Amato Jr. said Bartlett had helped “a rookie mayor” tremendously with the park after Superstorm Sandy. “He helped Berkeley get through the worst natural disaster,” Amato said. “We are very honored to have this park in Berkeley Township.” Freeholder John P. Kelly said his ﬁ rst job was at Berkeley Island County Park many years ago, when Bartlett was the liaison to the department. “You have done a fantastic job and we appreciate it so much,” Kelly said, choking up. “Thank you for all you have done.” Bartlett called himself “a very lucky man.” “I couldn’t have done it without my wife Peggy,” he said. The couple have been married for 46 years. They have a son and a daughter and four much loved children, who Bartlett called the “light of my life.” He was also grateful that his voice, which vanished recently and left him only able to speak in a whisper, had returned. “The good Lord gave me my voice back,” he said. He posed for pictures with his wife, family and ofﬁcials after his comments, then left shortly after.

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Read-A-Thon Goal Exceeded At Beachwood

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Read-A-Thon Goal Exceeded At Beachwood BEACHWOOD – It was a fun day to be a student at Beachwood Elementary on Oct. 26! Principal Kim Muir reported that the school exceeded their target goal for this year’s Read-A-Thon. In total, students raised $8,519.90 and read a total of 91,778 minutes! Principal Muir said, “This is a tre-

mendous accomplishment and we are so excited to see all of the enthusiasm surrounding the Read-A-Thon!” At the school’s Fall Fest, top earners and readers had the chance to pie Principal Muir and Supervisor Jim Klass in the face. Students also participated in a Color Run before the festival.

Seaside Heights Switches To County Dispatch SEASIDE HEIGHTS – The Seaside Heights dispatch has agreed to switch to County for police and EMS. Congratulations to Liz Temperio, After over 10 years with the department she will be moving on to the next chapter in her life. Thank you for your time and service, you will be greatly missed.

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Project Medicine Drop Box Collects 5,000 Lbs. Of Medications

By Kimberly Bosco LACEY – Lacey Police reported that the department’s “Project Medicine Drop Box” has so far disposed of a whopping 5,000 lbs. of medication since the start of the program in 2013. The drop box is located in the lobby of the Lacey Township Police Department and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The purpose of the drop box is to provide residents with a safe and legal method to properly dispose of unwanted medications, police said. “Once the medication is dropped in the box, the bulk quantity of medications received is weighed and then transported to

10th Annual AMI Food Drive On Now Until Nov. 19

By Kimberly Bosco GALLOWAY – Now until Nov. 19, you can donate your non-perishable food items to the 10th Annual Food Drive to benefit the Food Bank of Southern New Jersey and the Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Hosted by the Atlantic Medical Imaging (AMI) Foundation, the food drive will accept non-perishable donation items at any AMI office in Atlantic, Cape May, Monmouth or Ocean Counties. A collection bin will be placed at all office locations, which can be found at atlanticmedicalimaging.com. “This is another way for us to give something back to the communities we serve,” said Dr. Peggy Avagliano, President of the AMI Foundation. “The outreach programs, services and partnerships undertaken by the Foundation are designed to enhance the quality of life and improve the health status of community residents, and our annual Food Drive is consistent with that mission and vision.” AMI Foundation has donated over 3,500 lbs. of food to local food banks. For more information, call 609-6536708.

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ORTLEY BEACH – The Hollyberry Christmas Bazaar will be held on Nov. 10, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Nov. 11, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Start your shopping early for the holidays, items include Christmas items, Children’s toys and games, granny’s attic, collectibles, a gift basket auction and baked goods. Bazaar located at St. Elisabeth’s Chapel, 7 Third Avenue, Ortley Beach.

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their message to the public, ensuring that students continue to receive the qualit y education they deser ve and are entitled to in accordance with the state’s mandate for a thorough and efficient education. The meeting echoed that mission, seeking to regionalize and coordinate efforts through data, research, and collaboration. The workshop was a continuum of district efforts to publicly decry state cuts they view as unjust and based on a f lawed formula, and these efforts have included a press conference and rally at High School South; multiple trips to Trenton; a “State of the District” video address; leading a coalition of affected districts; off icial letters to parents and the community; the support of parent-led petition; and countless meetings with legislators and local and state leaders. Regarding state leaders, TRRS represent at ives took a dva nt age of t he opportunity to speak personally with NJ Senator Steve Sweeney, whose bill helped drive the state budget that resulted in drastic cuts to districts like Toms R iver Schools. Healy and his colleagues relayed to Sweeney on a personal level the uniqueness of Toms River’s plight, including factors like Superstor m Sandy, non-restored aid going back years, and the dist rict’s foresight with regard to the funding formula. The senator agreed to meet face to face with Healy at a later date which is tentatively scheduled for next week in Trenton. T here, Healy will have the opportunity to describe the Toms River com munit y, its proud histor y and accomplishments in the face of numerous challenges, and outline how $70 million in cumulative losses in the next six years will prove decimating.

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BUSINESS PROFILE The Goddard School On Route 70 Will Have You Saying “Wow”

By Michael Vandenberg One of the ﬁrst big decisions parents have to make for their children is what to do about their education and daily well-being. Sure, there are a lot of places and babysitters that will simply watch your child while you’re at work, but doesn’t your son or daughter deserve to be in a place that actually fosters a child’s sense of wonder about the world. All while giving them an expansive education from their youngest days through their preteen years? At the Goddard School on Route 70 in Toms River, your child will get an outstanding preschool education, as well as before- and after-care, that promote their development without you ever missing a moment. The Goddard School on Route 70 also offers private Kindergarten classes for children who may miss the “cut off” age for public schools. For over 12 years, they’ve been serving the families around the Toms River area with the utmost care. Current onsite owner Alisa Khaitan holds an MBA and has used her expertise to run a top notch facility that puts you and your children first. As the Educational

Director, Mary Favocci makes sure the students are getting the type of topnotch education only this school can provide. With a staff totaling over 30 teachers and assistants, they are highly focused on your child’s learning, safety, and growth. To accomplish that, they rely on a combination of standards to teach students from as young as 6 weeks to 12 years. There is Creative Curriculum, which they have merged with Goddard’s own curriculum, both of which are correlated with Common Core for a smooth transition into the public school setting. By following the state’s and Goddard’s requirements, as well as their own, no stone is left unturned in the students’ development. “Even if they come as an infant, they follow curriculum,” said Mary. Levels are based on chronological age, each of which comes with its own goals and objectives. It’s similar to the grade school structure, but age is more emphasized over year. Even a six-week-old infant has certain goals. Every day their teacher is, “telling them what things are, describing textures and feelings”. They’re taught

The Goddard School located at 255 Route 70 in Toms River. how to use their motor skills so they can point for things and even use some basic sign language. “So once they leave us in the preschool area they’re going to go off into the school systems above and beyond where they need to be.” When the child starts going to public school fulltime, the Goddard School on Route 70 stays with them, without losing the emphasis on educational advancement, as a before-care and after-care service. Here they can work on their homework and participate in more Creative Curriculum lessons. Kids can also come back for summer: Goddard Route 70 provides a bus from the elementary schools. And why not? At Alisa’s Goddard School, kids are often having so much fun they don’t even realize that they’re learning. Lessons are often framed as fun projects where the child has a chance to stumble into knowledge independently, rather than being lectured to. Creativity is encouraged because it increases critical thinking skills. The school will rotate through themes throughout the year, like trees and then recycling, and also have special events planned

for holidays. When I was there, they had chips and salsa for Cinco de Mayo. When kids are given the chance to have fun and be creative, that’s when the extra special moments can happen. Here they’re called “Wow Moments”. Using the PreSchool2Me App on the iPads provided to every classroom, teachers take pictures of the students learning something new or different and send them to their parents. That way you’ll never miss out on your child’s discoveries. In addition, the iPads are used to send parents daily reports about what they had to eat, nap time, if they made a new friend, and any other possible news to make sure you never miss a moment in your child’s life. Alisa and Mary wouldn’t have it any other way: they have an open-door policy for the parents of The Goddard School on Route 70. Unlike other preschools that usually have a rigid process for scheduling a meeting with staff, “the parents don’t have to schedule time to come in; they can come in any time they want,” said Mary. She and Alisa believe that raising a child should be done as a partnership between their

Pictured are owner Alisa Khaitan (right) and Educational Director, Mary Favocci. incredible staff and the parents. “We’re all in this together like a village.” There are even windows looking into all the classrooms so you can check up on your child while they’re learning. Of course, this policy is in place while enforcing stringent security procedures for your child’s safety: an alarm system monitors the hallways and outside at all times, and there are two ofﬁces with staff upfront to meet guests and have them sign in before getting buzzed in. Though whenever you walk in to see your child, you’ll always be welcomed by a smiling face and a listening ear. The warm family environment created at the Goddard School on Route 70 proves how the staff love what they do and the fact that this location has recently begun to see kids

graduate that have gone through their 6-week-old to 12-year-old program entirely at this location. Seeing that was a bittersweet moment for Alisa: They grew up fast, but she’s satisfied knowing that, “We did our job.” Alisa remembers one girl specifically who actually graduated from here and came back for a visit. “She went on to get scholarships and just got into a good college. She came back to tell us that it was her foundation here that led to her success.” If you’d like to sign up your child or get more information, give them a call at 732-363-5530, email TomsRiver2NJ@ GoddardSchools.com, check out their website at goddardschool.com/toms -river-IInj, or stop by at 255 Route 70 in Toms River.

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at three times the risk for hearing loss. Many of the teens in the study were found to have a measurable hearing loss, yet none of them were aware of it. Their youth and the gradual nature of hearing loss made their experiences almost undetectable. This inability to communicate effectively can lead to social problems at school and poor performance in the classroom, making regular hearing screenings for young people as necessary as regular dental checks. Encourage Them To Get Their Hearing Tested Dr. Izzy would encourage you to have your children or grandchildren’s hearing screened so we can make sure that everyone you love is living a life with better hearing. If your children or grandchildren are listening to loud music via MP3 players or iPods, you will be happy to know that we specialize in custom earbuds that are molded to ﬁt their ears perfectly, offering a better acoustic seal and the ability to enjoy a richer music experience at a lower volume.

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OHI Reminds Patients of the Importance of Measles Vaccine By Kimberly Bosco LAKEWOOD – After a case of the measles was officially confirmed by the county and state health departments recently, Ocean Health Initiatives, Inc., (OHI) is reminding residents about the measles vaccine. The case of measles was discovered in Ocean County between Oct. 13 and Oct. 21. As a Federally-Qualified Health Center, OHI is now stressing the importance of getting your vaccine. “The Measles is a highly contagious virus that is spread through the air, (i.e., coughing and sneezing) and by direct contact with infectious droplets,” stated OHI. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), symptoms start to appear anywhere from 7-14 days after exposure in the form of high fever, cough, runny nose and red watery eyes. These symptoms could be followed by white spots in the mouth and a rash

that spreads downward from your head to your neck, body, arms, legs and feet. Although measles is highly contagious, it can be prevented with an MMR vaccine in children and adults. Children get two doses, the first during months 12 to 15, and the second during ages 4-6. OHI Health Centers carry the MMR Vaccine and are available for administration by appointment. Teenagers and adults may also receive the vaccine if not vaccinated during childhood. If you have been, or believe you have been exposed to the measles, you should mention this when booking an appointment so that proper medical procedures can be taken to protect other patients and the staff from risk. For more information, contact Kyle Fannan, marketing development associate, at 732-719-1570. To schedule an appointment, call 732-363-6655. For more information about OHI’s services, visit ohinj.org.

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

5 Health Beneﬁts Of White Sage And How To Use It

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. White sage is known botanically as Salvia apiana and can be purchased in a bundle and you can also drink it as a tea. This plant has impressive medicinal properties and is used in many wellness rituals. I think some people mistakenly assume you can get high off it, but you can’t. I also want to emphasize this is a medicinal herb for everyone, and it’s not just for new agers, and its benefits were put on Earth for all to utilize. Sage is just like every other herbal remedy you’ve heard of. You can take herbs as a dietary supplement (think ginger, Echinacea or dandelion)… you can drink tea from the plant (think chamomile or coffee), or you can apply an herb as a compress (think of calendula). You can distill plants and inhale their essential oils, think of lavender or peppermint. It’s all medicine! I’m just giving you a new way to extract the medicine from a plant, by burning it, and this practice is referred to as smudging. Here are 5 benefits of white sage: Treats Sinus Infections: You can inhale the aroma given off a burning white sage bundle for a few minutes, or you can drink it as a tea. However you do it, it’s the compound called “eucalyptol” also known as 1,8-cineole that when inhaled, reduces painful sinus inflammation. It may kill the associated pathogens too! That’s pretty amazing considering the side effects of prescribed antibiotics and antihistamines. 2. Calms a Sore Throat: Sage leaf tea is a proven strategy for alleviating a sore throat, at least according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Plant Guide. Sage tea as you know will reduce mucous secretions of the

sinuses, throat, and lungs. 3. Relieves Menstrual Pain: White sage tea might provide relief from menstrual period cramps and possibly some symptoms of menopause like sweating and hot flashes. This benefit occurs because sage contains phytoestrogens, which are plant-derived estrogens. 4. Provides Cleansing Energy: Sage is kind of like an eraser, it will help remove the day’s burdens and ease emotional suffering. It may help with mild anxiety or depression. Smudging is the quickest way because when you inhale, the compounds go straight to your bloodstream and brain. Just FYI, the practice of burning herbs (aka smudging) is a non-religious one. You’re just burning plant leaves rather than swallowing the supplement. If you’d like, you can certainly pray while you burn the medicine. 5. Cleans the Air: Burning the embers of sage (aka smudging) in a room is helpful if someone is sick. My tip is designed to clean a room where someone has been coughing or sneezing from pneumonia, or influenza for example… and you desire to clear the air space of these germs so you don’t catch it too. If you work in nursing homes, clinics or hospitals, you might want to go home and smudge yourself to help deter infection from pathogens that hitched a ride on your clothes. Research has found that burning sage for an hour reduced the levels of bacteria in the air by 94 percent, and this benefit lasted for 24 hours. If you don’t want to burn it, drinking sage tea is an option. You can make your own white sage tea, or buy a commercially prepared form at health food stores and online.

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Two More Measles Cases Confirmed in Ocean County By Kimberly Bosco

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OCEAN COUNTY – Two more cases of measles have been confirmed in Ocean County, according to the New Jersey Department of Health. Ocean County residents may have been exposed to this highly contagious disease between October 25 and 30. These two individuals developed symptoms of the disease after exposure to another who became infected after international travel. The Department of Health is considering this an outbreak of measles in the community. If you have visited any of the following location, you may have been exposed: NPGS, 231 Main St, Lakewood, NJ 08701: October 25 between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. and October 29 between 2:15 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. Pizza Plus, 241 4th St, Lakewood, NJ 08701 on October 28 between 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. If more exposure locations are identified, the health department will update the information on their webpage. While the New Jersey Department of Health and the Ocean County Health Department work together to notify those who may have been exposed to the disease, officials remind everyone to stay alert and aware of the symptoms. Measles symptoms include: • Rash • High fever • Cough • Runny nose • Red, watery eyes. Measles can cause serious illness such as pneumonia and encephalitis, and even miscarriage or premature birth in pregnant women. As an airborne disease, measles spread through coughs or sneezes. People can also acquire the measles if they come in contact with mucus or saliva from an infected person. The Department recommends that anyone who visited any of the locations listed above during the specified dates/times should con-

tact a health provider immediately to discuss potential exposure and risk of developing the illness. If you have been exposed, you are at risk if you have not been vaccinated or have not had measles. Individuals potentially exposed, if infected, could develop symptoms as late as November 20. “Two doses of measles vaccine are about 97 percent effective in preventing measles,” said Dr. Christina Tan, state epidemiologist. If you suspect you have been exposed, officials recommend contacting your health care provider prior to going to a medical office or emergency room in order to protect other patients and staff from possible infection. “We urge everyone to check to make sure they and their family members are up-to-date on measles/mumps/rubella (MMR) vaccine and all other age-appropriate immunizations. Getting vaccinated not only protects you, it protects others around you who are too young to get the vaccine or can’t receive it for medical reasons. If you’re planning an international trip, the World Health Organization recommends that adults or adolescents unsure of their immune status get a dose of measles vaccine before traveling,” Dr. Tan added. Prior to international travel, state health department officials recommend: Infants 6 through 11 months of age should receive one dose of MMR vaccine. Infants who get one dose of MMR vaccine before their first birthday should get two more doses (one dose at 12 through 15 months of age and another dose separated by at least 28 days). Children 1 year and older should receive two doses of MMR vaccine, separated by at least 28 days. Teenagers and adults who do not have evidence of immunity against measles should get two doses of MMR vaccine separated by at least 28 days. For more information about measles, contact your health care provider, or visit the Department’s website.

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By Michael J. Deem, Esq., of R.C. Shea and Associates On October 29, New Jersey became the 10th state to enact a statewide mandatory paid-sick-leave law. The New Jersey Paid Sick Leave Act requires that nearly all New Jersey employers provide up to 40 hours of paid sick leave per year to covered employees. Here is an overview of what New Jersey employers need to know: Who Is Covered? Covered employees: The act applies to most employees working in the state “for compensation.” The act expressly excludes employees in the construction industry employed under a collective bargaining agreement, per diem healthcare employees, and public employees who already have sick leave benefits. Covered employers: The act broadly applies to any business entity, irrespective of size, that employs employees in the state of New Jersey, including a temporary help service firm. It expressly excludes public employers required to provide their employees with sick leave. How Is Leave Accrued? Accrual period: The act requires employers to designate any period of 12 consecutive months as a “benefit year.” Employers cannot change the established benefit year without first notifying the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Under the act, current employees begin accruing sick time on the effective date of the act. New employees hired after the effective date of the act begin accruing sick time on the first date of their employment. Accrual limits: In each benefit year, an employee will accrue up to 40 hours of sick time at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked. Alternatively, an employer may “frontload” the full 40 hours at the beginning of the benefit year. Employers with existing paid time off (PTO), personal days, vacation days and sick-day policies may utilize those policies to satisfy the requirements of the act as long as employees can use the time off as required by the act. In the case of a temporary help service firm placing an employee with client firms, paid sick leave will accrue on the basis of the total time worked on assignment with the firm, not separately for each client firm to which the employee is assigned. How Can Leave Be Used? • Employers are not required to permit employees to use more than 40 hours of sick leave in a benefit year. Employees can use accrued sick time after the 120th day of their first date of employment for the following reasons: • Diagnosis, care or treatment of—or recovery from—an employee’s own mental or physical illness, including preventive medical care. • Aid or care for a covered family member during diagnosis, care or treatment of—or recovery from—the family member’s mental or physical illness, including preventive medical care. • Circumstances related to an employee’s or their family member’s status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence (including the need to obtain related medical treatment, seek counseling, relocate or participate in related legal services). • Closure of an employee’s workplace or of a school/childcare of an employee’s child because of a public official’s order relating to a public health emergency. • Time to attend a meeting requested or required by school staff to discuss a child’s health condition or disability. The act broadly defines “family member” to include individuals related by blood to the employee or whose close association with the employee is the equivalent of a family relationship. Employers may not require an employee to find a replacement to cover the employee’s absence. Carryover and Payout Rules Maximum carryover: The act does not require employers to permit employees to carry over more than 40 hours of accrued sick time in a single benefit year. Optional buyout: Employers may, but are not obligated to, offer to pay employees for their unused accrued sick time in the final month of the benefit year. If employees agree to receive the payment, they may choose a payment for the full amount of their unused accrued sick time or for 50 percent of such time. The payment amount shall be based on the same rate of pay that the employee earns at the time of the payment. If an employer frontloads the entire amount of sick time, it must either pay the employee for the full amount of unused accrued sick time in the final month of the employer’s benefit year or carry forward any unused sick time to the next benefit year. Employee approval is not required. In What Increments Can Workers Use Leave? The act provides employers with the discretion to choose the increments in which its employees may use accrued sick time. However, the largest increment chosen may not be larger than the number of hours an employee was scheduled to work in a given shift. For example, if an employee is scheduled to work a 7-hour

shift, the employer cannot mandate that the employee use paid sick time in increments of eight hours. What Happens Upon Transfer, Separation or Reinstatement? Michael J. Deem Transfer of employment to a related or successor employer: If an employee is employed by a successor employer or transferred to a separate division, entity or location of the same employer, the employee will retain and be entitled to use all accrued sick time. Separation of employment: Unless the employer has a policy or collective bargaining agreement providing for the payment of accrued sick leave upon termination, resignation, retirement or other separation from employment, the act does not require the employer to pay employees for unused accrued sick leave upon the separation from employment. Reinstatement of employment: If an employee is separated from employment but then reinstated within six months, all of the employee’s unused and accrued sick time must be reinstated. What Notice and Documentation Is Required? Foreseeable absences: Employers may require advance notice, not to exceed seven calendar days, of the intention to use the leave and the expected duration. Employers may require employees to make a reasonable effort to schedule the use of sick leave in a manner that does not unduly disrupt the operations of the employer. Employers may prohibit employees from using foreseeable sick leave on certain dates, and require reasonable documentation if sick leave that is not foreseeable is used during those dates. Unforeseeable absences: Employers may require employees to give notice of the intention to use the leave as soon as practicable, provided that the employer has notified the employee of this requirement. Absences of three days or more: If an employee is absent for at least three consecutive days, the employer may require documentation that confirms that the employee used sick leave for a covered purpose. What Are the Notice and Record-Keeping Rules? Employers must post a notification of employees’ rights under the act and provide employees with a written copy of the notice within 30 days after the department has issued a model notice and each time thereafter when an employee is hired or requests such a notice. Additionally, employers must retain records documenting hours worked by employees and paid sick time taken by employees for a period of five years and permit the department access to those records. What If We Have a Collective Bargaining Agreement? The act does not apply to employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) that is in effect at the time of the effective date of the act, at least until the CBA expires. Even then, employees or their representatives may waive the rights under the act during the negotiation of the CBA. What About Local Paid-Sick-Leave Laws? The act preempts all existing and future municipal ordinances in New Jersey regarding paid sick time. How Will the Law Be Enforced? Employees may sue their employers for violating the act and can seek actual damages suffered as a result of the violation, plus an equal amount of liquidated damages. How Does the Anti-Retaliation Provision Work? The anti-retaliation provision of the act includes a rebuttable presumption that an employer’s actions are unlawful if it takes adverse action against an employee within 90 days of the employee engaging in activity protected under the act. This includes such actions as filing a complaint with the department, cooperating with an investigation, opposing policies and practices that are unlawful under the act, or informing other individuals of their rights under the act. What Should Employers Do Now? In anticipation of the effective date of this new law, you should review your paid time off, vacation or other paid leave policies to determine whether you will have to implement a paid-sicktime policy for any of your employees or amend your existing policies to ensure compliance with the act. You should also inform managers and supervisors of any new policy changes and of the importance of the provisions of the law prohibiting retaliation. You should also consider revising your employee handbooks to account for these changes. For example, if you choose not to pay out accrued but unused sick leave upon termination, you must make that abundantly clear in your written policies. Finally, you should be on the lookout for the poster and template notice issued by the Department.

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–Photo courtesy Seaside Park Police SEASIDE PARK – The Seaside Park Police Department would like to thank all of those who came out to the annual Halloween Parade. Ofﬁcers Joseph Mafﬁa, Tyler O’Brien, Nicholas Praino and Alyssa Stilton enjoyed handing out candy to our trick or treaters.

Students Undertake ‘Kindness Challenge’

TOMS RIVER – Thanks to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Ofﬁce, UNBREAKABLE, a forum against bullying, will come to RWJBarnabas Health Arena Nov. 15. The event will feature Gaten Matarazzo (Dustin from “Stranger Things”) and his band Work in Progress; Rock & Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Richie Sambora; Maureen & Jesse Morella of Jesse’s Journey; and TRRS high school and intermediate drama students, among others. Headlining the event is Marie Unanue, author of The Adventures of Phatty and Payaso, and the district is collaborating with Unanue to host the TRRS Kindness Challenge. Students have been invited to log on to

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“Malloween”

–Photos courtesy Toms River Police TOMS RIVER – Toms River Police attended “Malloween” at the Ocean County Mall. We were deﬁnitely impressed, the costumes were amazing and it was awesome to see all the smiling faces! Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table for some Halloween treats.

Simon’s Soup Kitchen Soup Kitchen To Hold Thanksgiving Day Feast SEASIDE HEIGHTS – A traditional dinner of turkey, stufﬁng, and all the ﬁxings, along with plenty of pies, will greet guests to Simon’s Soup Kitchen’s annual Thanksgiving Day dinner. This special dinner will take place on Thursday November 22 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Parish Center of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church on Grant Avenue, Seaside Heights. “This is an opportunity for those who regularly come to our soup kitchen, as well as anyone else who would like to join us, to enjoy the food and fellowship that are so much a part of Thanksgiving,” said John Salemi, Sr. Executive Director, Simon’s Soup Kitchen. This special feast will be prepared and served by a dedicated group of over 25 volunteers who lend their time on Thanksgiving and throughout the year.

“For many who can’t afford to prepare a meal of their own, this is an opportunity to share a traditional dinner with others,” said Salemi. “Each year, those who join us express their gratitude for such a hearty feast prepared by our volunteers. For each of us, it is a reminder of the many things for which we can be thankful.” This special holiday dinner will be in addition to the normal serving schedule of operating every Tuesday and Friday evening beginning at 5:30 p.m. from October through April the Parish Center of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church on Grant Avenue, Seaside Heights. Everyone in need of a hot meal is welcome. For more information on Simon’s Soup Kitchen visit simonssoupkitchen.org or call 732-270-5941.

Toms River Farmer’s Market Still Open

TOMS RIVER – The Downtown Toms River farmers market is open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at 28 Hadley Ave (lawn of the Ocean County Parking garage). We are here every Wednesday through Nov. 14 and the week of Thanksgiving, Monday Nov. 19.

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE By Robert D. Verderese Those who want an alternative to the talk show format need not look any further. Tune in to “Preferred Company” with Joel Markel, President and owner of “ Prefer red H ome Health Care” and his co-host, Marianne Lev y, airing 8 to 10 a.m., Monday through Friday, on WOBM-AM ( B e a c h R a d i o 116 0 and 1310). Chock-full of fun and friendly talk, along with game shows, trivia contests, nostalgia and celebrity interviews, “Prefer re d C o mpany ” is the per fect blend of good conversation and entertainment that is sure to please. While there are many dimensions to “ Pre ferred Company,” the one that listeners are immediately struck by is the wonderful chemistry between Joel and Marianne: “It’s like we c an read eac h ot h er’s minds,” Marianne says. Moreover, when you listen to “Preferred Company,” you cannot miss the special connection that Joel and Marianne have: “There really is a comfort and lightness between us that allows us to bring out the best in one another,” Joel adds. So what is it besides “good chemistr y” bet ween Joel and Marianne that makes “Preferred Company ” s t a n d o u t f r o m the crowd? Well, for star ters, the show’s format is almost entirely unscripted: “We don’t know what we’re g o i n g to t a l k a b o u t f ive minute s b efo re the show goes on the air,” Marianne admits. For some in the radio

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business, the idea to do a show with no script would be a frightening prospect, but at “Preferred C o m p a ny,” i t i s t h e only way to do a radio show. For instanc e, Joel describes the uniqueness of the show in the following way: “What makes our show special is how natural the format is— it’s like we’re having cof fee with you at a restaurant where any subjec t c an be dis cussed at any time.” To be sure, “Preferred Company” distinguishes itself from many radio shows in that it is consistently interactive by way of phone calls and emails. Unlike many other talk shows that rarely, if ever, take phone calls or respond to emails, “Preferred Company” considers interacting with their audience as an essential part of the program. Referring to their listeners as “Listener Friends,” it is not unusual for Joel and Marianne to talk about their families with their listeners and vice versa: “Our show is very much a family affair,” Joel explains.

connect with “Pre ferred Company ” by downloading an App called “Radiopup” to their smar tphones. People from all around the world listen to Joel and Marianne via this A pp: “ We love “ Ra diopup” and how it allows us to connect with people from all types of backgrounds. It really gives our show another level of connectivity—it’s wonderful!” says Marianne. Speak ing of won der ful, let ’s not forget about Joel’s lovable puppy Oliver and Marianne’s “favorite,” Norman: “I love dogs and love to share dog stories with our listeners,” says Marianne. Discussing everything from the smartest and most popular dog breeds, to the most popular dog names, even dog-friendly accommodations, such as hotels and motels and vacation rentals, at “Preferred Company,” your canine will always get the love and attention that he or she deserves! Do you want to harken back to “the good old days’ of yore? At “Preferred Compa-

Further, Joel and Marianne welcome their family-of-listeners to the show ’s website, pr efer r edr ad i o.c o m. Click on and down load an App to listen to a live or previously recorded program, or play a 24-hour-a-day bingo game, or even get a tasty recipe. Listeners can also

ny,” y o u c a n t r ave l with Joel and Mar i anne on a “Streetcar Named Nostalgia” and reminisce about how things used to be. “Many of our listeners are baby boomers and enjoy talking about the past. It puts a smile on their face and gives them a good feeling inside and we like

to be a part of that,” Joel recounts. As listeners of “Preferred Company” already know, the show also of fers many installments that are as charming as they are fun! For instance, every morning at 8:35, Joel and Marianne offer listeners the opportunity to call up the program and extend a “Good Wish” to someone who is spe cial in their l i ve s . Pe rhaps you might hear a loved- one ex tending a good wish to a sick family member. Or Pictured are Joel Markel, President and owner of “Preferred m a y b e t h e Home Health Care” and his co-host, Marianne Levy. caller simply wants to wish a friend that gives the correct w r o t e “ R e a l F o o d , “ Happy Bir thday ” or match wins a prize, F a k e F o o d ,” — J o e l “Happy Anniversary.” s u c h a s B l u e C l a w s a n d M a r i a n n e of fe r Regardless of the wish, t i c ke t s o r a t w e n t y their listeners a varit h e “ G o o d W i s h e s ” five dollar gift card to ety show that is second-to-none. segment of “Preferred Wawa. Come discover what “Preferred ComCompany” is extremely pany ” listeners also eve r yo n e i s t a l k i n g have an opportunity to about and join “Prewin lottery tickets on f e r r e d C o m p a n y , ” “Leave ‘Em Laughing w i t h J o e l M a r k e l Fridays,” which is a and Marianne Lev y, nice way to end the air ing 8 to 10 a.m., week and begin the Monday through Frid ay, o n W O B M A M weekend. ( B e a c h R a d i o 116 0 Interesting guests popular in that it allows AND 1310). Like them also figure prominentpeople to reach out to ones they care about in ly on the “ Preferred on Facebook and tell C o m p a ny ” s h o w. A your friends. Visit their a thoughtful way. Another feature of diver sit y of per son - website at preferredra“Preferred Company” alities—ranging from dio.com. Fun, relaxed that listeners enjoy is celebrities like Alison and entertaining, “Pre“Match Wednesday,” Arngrim who played ferred Company” truly where callers attempt “ N e l l i e O l e s o n ” o n of fers something for to provide a correct “Little House on the everybody and is no match to a word giv- Prairie” to best-sell- wonder why it is the en by Joel or Mar i - ing authors such as area’s fastest-growing anne. And the caller L a r r y O l m s t e d w h o radio talk show.

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By Freeholder Director Gerry P. Little One hundred years ago, at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, the guns went silent and the killing finally ended. Today, on Veterans Day 2018, I ask all of our county residents to join with me and remember all of our veterans who have proudly worn the uniforms of the United States Armed Forces. From the sweltering heat of the Monmouth Battlefield to the snowy forests of Bastogne, America’s veterans have fought for liberty and freedom around the globe. Let us take the time on November 11 to say thank you for all of their great sacrifices. As the number of Second World War veterans continues to shrink, the overall veterans’ population is likewise declining. At one point, more than 68,000 veterans lived in Ocean County. Today, that number is closer to 40,000. While we may be home to fewer living veterans, our thanks and our gratitude has not diminished in the least. In recent years, we have honored our Civil War veterans on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of that great conf lict. For the past two years, the county has hosted a series of ceremonies commemorating our residents who fought in the First World War. When it comes to our veterans, Ocean County never forgets. Let us also remember the brave men and women who today are on watch around the globe protecting our freedom.

Today, less than 1 percent of all American families have a son or daughter serving in the military. These families deserve our thanks. Like our nation as a whole, Ocean County has a long and proud history, during which our sons and daughters have left their homes and loved ones behind to fight for freedom. Freedom fighters fought the battle of the Toms River Blockhouse near the end of the Revolutionar y War r ight here in the county seat, just steps away f rom the Count y Cour thouse where volunteers later mustered for both the Civil War and World War I. A few steps farther sits the county’s War of Terror monument, which lists the 13 brave county residents who made the ultimate sacrifice fighting in the War on Terror. So I ask again that all of our residents take a moment or two on the upcoming holiday to remember our veterans. Solem n ceremonies are scheduled in many of our towns during the long weekend. O n Su nd ay, November 11, Ocea n County will mark the 100-year anniversary of the end of the Great War with a ceremony at the Ocean County Courthouse in Downtown Toms River beginning at 10:30 a.m. The Toms River Veterans Day Parade will be held on Monday, November 12 beginning at 9:45 a.m. along Main Street and Washington Street to Town Hall. A full listing of Veterans Day events can be found at oceancountytourism. com.

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Homestead Run 55+ Community Toms River. Immediate Occupancy – RENTALS, 2 BR homes- 1 or 1.5 Baths. SALES - single & doublewide homes. Call 732-370-2300. (51)

Part Time Food Service - We have an immediate need for Part Time Waitstaff/ Servers AM and PM shifts available, Dietary Aides, PT Dishwashers. We are a well established retirement/ healthcare community located in Whiting. We offer competitive pay. Under the direction of great Food Service leadership team, you will be working in an environment where you get the support and training needed to grow in your culinary career. The Pines offers an open door policy and Senior Leadership is always available and visible to our employees every day. Rate of pay starts at $9.00/hr. Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (50)

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We Pay Cash for Houses - in Toms River and Close FAST. Tired of Evicting Tenants? Tired of Dealing With Repairs and Expenses on Your Home? We Buy Your House In Any Condition! Call 609-277-3126. (48) Comic Book Show! - Elks, 600 Washington Street, Toms River. November 11. Artists, writers, cosplay. Admission $3. Help Wounded Warrior Project, Toys for Tots. 609-242-7756. (47)

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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) 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) WANTED TO BUY - Cash paid for old 45 RPM Doo Wop/Soul/ R&B/Blues records. Contact Bob at bobo78rpm@verizon.net or 732244-6313 (daylight hours). (46) Vinyl Records Wanted - LP Albums Rock, Blues, Reggae, Metal, Punk, Jazz, Psychedelic, soul. Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (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) Counter Help Wanted - Part time hours. Manchester Dry Cleaners. Call Dave 732-657-4421. (47) 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) 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) 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! $1000 Sign On Bonus for FT 3-11 in Skilled Nursing 3-11 FT C N A(E/O weekend) 3 positions – Skilled Nursing 7-3 C N A FT(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 PT CHHA 5 days week (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. (50) Two Custodians Wanted - Part time for Adult Community in Whiting. One for Hours 5 p.m. 9 p.m. Monday-Friday. Other must be flexible for weekend hours, Saturday and Sunday. Please fax resume to 732350-2838 or call 732-350-2656. (48)

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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 Tow nship webpage and click ing on Public Works tomsrivertownship.com/ index.php/public-works.

Diabetes Expo Offered By Community Medical Center TOMS RIVER – The Center for Diabetes Education at Community Medical Center is hosting Diabetes Expo 2018...News You Can Use on November 20, 5:30 - 8 p.m. at the Clarion Hotel, 815 Route 37 W, Toms River. The free expo is being offered during National Diabetes Awareness month and will feature information on: • Making Healthy Food Choices • Blood glucose screenings • Carbohydrate Counting for the Holidays • Community Medical Center Services Information

The diabetes educators from the Center for Diabetes Education will be available to answer questions and discuss your concerns. The Diabetes Expo is free, but pre-registration is required. Please call 732-349-5757 to register. Light refreshments will be served. The Center for Diabetes Education is dedicated to helping adults and children affected by type 1, type 2 or gestational diabetes. In addition to certiﬁed diabetes educator and nutritionists, the program offers classes and support groups to help individuals with diabetes manage their disease and achieve their health goals through education, oneon-one counseling and support.

Ocean County Personal Assistance Services Program (PASP) OCEAN COUNTY – If you are an Ocean County resident between the ages of 18 and 70, who is permanently physically disabled, you may be eligible for the Personal Assistance Services Program (PASP). You must be able to direct and supervise your own services and be employed, attending school or volunteering

a minimum of 20 hours per month. PASP services may include assistance with personal care, chore service, food preparation, errand service or other services based upon your assessed need. For additional information, please contact The Ocean County Board of Social Services at 1-732-286-5982.

Army Corps Project Update TOMS RIVER – Toms River ofﬁcials stated that following a long stretch of bad weather, dredging operations have resumed in Ortley and have begun in the North Beaches. The latest estimates from the ACOE are that Ortley will be complete around this December and

the North Beaches will be complete around early February. These dates are always subject to weather and mechanical breakdowns. We have also been advised that dune plantings will begin in Ortley in late January and that all plantings will be complete by this spring.

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Local Pediatrician Suspended After Illegally Distributing Prescription Drugs

By Jennifer Peacock NEWARK – An Ocean Township pediatric gastroenterologist was suspended from practice indefinitely after he was arrested in Toms River in July and charged with distributing a controlled dangerous substance. Dr. Martin D. Fried, who operates Healthy Days LLC in Ocean, appeared in U.S. District Court Thursday to face new charges of attempting to distribute oxycodone, Adderall, and Xanax “outside the usual course of professional practice and not for a legitimate medical purpose,” New Jersey State Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal said. Those charges were filed by the U.S. Attorney Office in the District of New Jersey. The doctor was arrested outside a Walgreens by Toms River Police on July 20, 2018. Two of his patients, to whom he allegedly prescribed medically unnecessary prescriptions, were also arrested. Fried voluntarily surrendered his DEA registration on July 31, which allowed him to prescribe CDS. He also voluntarily informed the New Jersey Board of Med-

ical Examiners that he ceased practicing medicine. Fried has agreed to an indefinite suspension of his medical license, pending a future demonstration of his fitness to practice, and further action by the Board, under the terms of a consent order. Under that same order, Fried must participate in a professional assistance treatment program before he can be reinstated. “We need doctors working with us, not against us, in the fight to end New Jersey’s opioid epidemic,” Grewal said. “As these actions demonstrate, we will continue to crack down on doctors who flout prescribing laws and fuel the opioid health crisis by indiscriminately dispensing pain medications that lead to addiction.” Patients who believe that they have been treated by a licensed health care professional in an inappropriate manner can ﬁle an online complaint with the State Division of Consumer Affairs by visiting its website or by calling 800-242-5846 or 973-504- 6200.

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FUN & GAMES

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Potter” ﬁlms 46 Learning by memorization 47 Carrier that added “ways” to its name in 1997 49 Butter toffee bar 51 Popular climb from Lone Pine, California 57 Car rental giant 60 Most of the Jolly Green Giant’s laugh 61 “Done!” 62 Fries, slaw, etc. ... and what this puzzle’s circles represent 65 “Terrible” tsar 66 Coral island 67 West Point initials 68 Take a break 69 Oater law group 70 Gas company with toy trucks 71 Neighborhood Down 1 Old TWA rival

2 High-speed Amtrak service 3 Legumes used in cookoffs 4 McCain or McConnell 5 Math subj. 6 King of Judea 7 Firstborn son of Cain 8 Ultra-manly 9 Corn piece 10 Peaceful 11 Barb 12 Furnace output 13 Harbor craft 19 Cornerstone abbr. 21 Gun lobby org. 25 Kett of old comics 26 Christine’s lover in “The Phantom of the Opera” 29 Ultimatum words 30 Tie the __: marry 31 Strike caller 32 Older brother of Jeff Bridges 34 “__ to Billie Joe” 35 Large shade tree

36 Total in math 38 “Understand?” 40 Scott of “Happy Days” 41 Flea market payment 44 Ones “in distress” in old ﬁlms 46 Tax-sheltered nest egg 48 German coal valley 50 Modeler’s buy 52 “Obviously, Einstein!” 53 “__ are the times that try men’s souls”: Paine 54 Early-bird catches 55 Rub out 56 Gossipy sort 57 Without delay, in memos 58 Don Corleone’s ﬁrst name 59 Nuptial vows 63 Barcelona cheer 64 Carrier to Copenhagen

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Doing Good Can Do You Good At Tilton Fitness

By Kimberly Bosco OCEAN COUNTY – Tilton Fitness will be offering a discount on guest visits to the club for the month of November to raise money for a worthy cause! Tilton Fitness has partnered with Blue Stars Mothers, Boys & Girls Clubs of New Jersey, and Community Food Bank of New Jersey for this “10 for 10” program. During November, Tilton Fitness is offering 10 guest visits for $10. All proceeds will beneﬁt these charities; the individual purchasing the deal will get to choose which charity their money goes to! The special deal can be purchased by Tilton members for their friends or family or by non-members for themselves and other guests. Your ﬁrst visit will include a tour of the

club and each visit allows full use of club facilities and services. The “10 for 10” campaign promotes the idea that “doing good does you good!” Tilton Fitness and Blue Stars Mothers, Boys & Girls Clubs of New Jersey, and Community Food Bank of New Jersey are coming together to support and encourage people to live life to the fullest. Samantha Young, Marketing Director, stated, “We believe this unique team effort in support of Blue Stars Mothers, Boys & Girls Clubs of New Jersey, and Community Food Bank of New Jersey is a perfect “10” that will beneﬁt all those involved, and we look forward to a very successful campaign.” For more information on this program, call 609-FITNESS.

District To Reschedule Piper Perabo’s Senior Assembly By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The Toms River School District will reschedule a talk by alumni Piper Perabo at High School North. Perabo graduated from North in 1994 and has gone on to appear in television and Hollywood ﬁlms such as “Coyote Ugly” and “Looper.” According to a statement from Principal Ed Keller, she was scheduled to address the senior class at an assembly on Oct. 15.

“The focus of her discussion was to share her experiences while a student at HSN and how they have inﬂuenced her life and career success,” he said. “However, the assembly ultimately presented a scheduling conﬂict with everything happening in the district this particular week, including a highly anticipated school board meeting also taking place at HSN. The assembly has been postponed to a later date that we’re currently working to establish.”

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Novak is also the author of several books, including “Keep This, Toss That: Unclutter Your Life to Save Time, Money, Space, and Sanity.” Books will be available for purchase after the program. The branch is located at 101 Washington Street. Registration is required for this free event. To register, call the branch at 732-349-6200 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events.

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We Support Hometown Heroes

BRICK – In honor of Veteran’s Day, Carol A. Fleres, Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate are announcing their support of America’s Veterans as an accredited member of the Hometown Hero Project. The Hometown Hero Project aims to “educate and raise awareness among the general public about the heroes who have served on their behalf by promoting

the values of duty, honor, sacrifice and preservation,” according to their website. With over 14,000 members, the Hometown Hero Project is one of the most comprehensive online directories of resources and information for Military, Veterans, 1st Responders, Law Enforcement Officers, Teachers and their loved ones.

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LAVELLETTE – The Lavallette Volunteer Fire Ladies Auxiliary is sponsoring a Christmas Wreath and Poinsettia Sale. • 24” Wreath: $22 • Large 6” Poinsettias: $9 • Small 5” Poinsettia: $5 Wreaths with assorted holiday decorations. For more information, call Karen at 732 773-4710 or Jennifer at 732 966-1076. Shop and pick up on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1,

10 a.m.-1 p.m. at125 Washington Ave. There will be local deliver on prepaid orders. Order forms and ﬂiers can be downloaded at Lavallette.org. Limited Wreaths will be available to purchase at The Fireman’s Oyster Dinner on December 1. For information, contact Marilyn Dunleavy at 732 793-1960 or Mdunleavy9@ aol.com.

American Legion Auxiliary Craft Fair

TOMS RIVER – Come join us for a day of holiday shopping on Nov. 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. We are located at 2025 Church Rd, Toms River. Featuring: over 40 crafters/vendors such as Butter Me Up, Wicked Good Spices, Tulle

Wreaths, Touchtone Crystal, Reclaimed Wood, Art Mixed Media and much more. Admission is free but bring a can/dry goods for donation to Food Bank of Ocean County. A free tote will go to the ﬁrst 200 shoppers with purchase.

13th Annual Golf Tournament

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Fire Co. #1 will be hosting their 13th annual Golf Tournament on June 6, 2019 at the Bey Lea Municipal Golf Course. Shotgun start will be at 1 p.m. There will be

golf, refreshments, giveaways, prizes, and a dinner to follow! The cost is $100 per person. For more information, call the ﬁrehouse at 732-349-0144 or Chris Vicidomini at 908448-1296.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of NOV 10 - NOV 16 By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): In the week to come, you would be wise to maintain a low proﬁle and to avoid making major changes. You may feel constrained by regulations or frustrated by an inability to get ahead. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Doing your job well or a desire for material success can become powerful motivators in the upcoming week. You have vision and imaginative ideas about ways to achieve your goals. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): A lucrative business opportunity may arrive this week if you gather information and listen to the news. Don’t worry about short-term goals; your attention should be focused on the future. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You’ll feel like a free spirit in the week ahead because your imagination allows you to travel wherever you wish. Romantic relationship problems will be resolved with ease. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The long and winding road that seems to have no end may also be your path to future success. A close friend or advisor could provide the information that will make your dreams come true. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You might feel awkward at a group event. Keep in mind that others might be uncomfortable, too. In the week to come you can use your knowledge and imagination to make more money.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In the week ahead, you may be challenged to deal with someone who is cranky or out of sorts. You’ll find that when your business skills and abilities are tested you’ll pass with flying colors. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): One generous act can brighten your life for several days or lead you to make permanent improvements in the week ahead. You may make a surprising discovery at the workplace. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Make sure that your hard-earned money is spent carefully. The mistakes you made in the past can act as guideposts for the financial decisions you make in the upcoming week. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may want to go your own way, but you are better suited to be a part of the pack in the week ahead. Stay true to a group’s goals and your loyalty will bring you success. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You can trust the professional advice you receive or rely upon your instincts, judgment, and a lightening quick grasp of the facts to guide you in the right direction this week. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The economic or emotional indicators might be optimistic, but misleading, so wait to make crucial decisions, to sign contracts or make a significant purchase in the week ahead.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen This Go-To Italian Classic Is Perfect For An Elegant Autumn Dinner By Wolfgang Puck Everybody who loves to cook, even if it isn’t all the time, has their “go-to” dishes. Recipes they can always rely on for a main course they can be certain everyone will like whether the occasion is casual or special. The trick is to have something that’s quick and easy to prepare while simultaneously looking and feeling special, impressing guests at first sight and providing big, pleasing flavor from the very first bite. For me, those characteristics quickly narrow down the field to a recipe I’ve loved for many years and still know will be appreciated by anybody I serve it to: My version of chicken piccata with lemon-caper sauce. You’ll find the dish on the menus of many Italian restaurants. Generally, it describes boneless, skinless chicken breasts that have been sliced or pounded, or both, to a thinness that makes it possible to cook them through very quickly over fairly high heat. Lightly dredged in flour, rapidly sauteed in olive oil, and then set aside while the flavorful pan deposits are transformed into a swiftly assembled sauce of garlic, lemon juice, white wine, chicken stock, butter, capers and some parsley, the chicken seems transformed into something that delights all the senses at once. No wonder the Italian term “piccata” actually comes to us from the French “piquer,” the same source as a familiar English word “piquant” that evokes pleasant, lively flavors. One of the wonderful things about this recipe is that you can make it in a single large saute pan and, as long as you have all of the ingredients prepped in advance, the entire cooking process will take you no more than about 15 minutes, start to finish. So you won’t be away from your family or friends very long - and, if you’re fortunate enough to have an eat-in kitchen, you can very easily put on an impressive culinary show. Feel free to vary the dish, as well, with thin cutlets of turkey breast, veal, pork tenderloin or a fairly meaty seafood like swordfish. Many people like to serve a starchy side such as rice, potatoes or pasta with the piccata to soak up all the delicious sauce, but one of my favorite accompaniments sauteed spinach. It takes little more than a minute to cook, especially if you start with prewashed bags of baby spinach leaves, and it offers a brightly colored, flavorful contrast to the pale lemon-colored, tangy main dish.

4 teaspoons capers, drained 2 tablespoons Italian parsley, finely chopped Lemon slices, optional garnish First, butterfly each chicken breast half: Place the breast half on a cutting board and, starting along the thickest lengthwise edge, use a sharp knife to cut horizontally partway through the breast until you can open it up into a butterfly shape. Place the butterflied breast between two pieces of lightly oiled plastic wrap, and pound with a meat mallet to a uniform thickness of about 1/4 inch (6 mm). Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Spread the flour on a dinner plate and dredge both sides of each butterflied breast in flour, shaking off the excess. Heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add enough of the oil to form a thin, even layer and, when it’s hot enough to shimmer slightly, add the chicken, working in batches if necessary to avoid crowding the pan. Cook each piece until light golden-brown, about 2 minutes per side, then remove it and set it aside. Add more oil to the pan as needed. Pour off any oil remaining in the pan and add 2 tablespoons of the butter. As soon as it melts, add the garlic and, the moment the garlic begins to turn very light golden, add the wine and stir and scrape with a wooden spoon to deglaze the pan deposits. Add the chicken stock, lemon juice and capers. Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer, and use a whisk to briskly stir in the rest of the butter a few pieces at a time to form a creamy sauce. Continue simmering and stirring until the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning, if needed, with salt and pepper. Stir in the parsley. Return all the chicken to the pan, and turn it in the sauce to warm through. Transfer the chicken to heated serving plates, spooning the sauce and capers evenly over each portion. Garnish with lemon slices, if desired, and serve with sauteed baby spinach. SAUTÉED BABY SPINACH WITH GARLIC AND CHILI FLAKES Serves 4

CHICKEN PICCATA WITH LEMONCAPER SAUCE Serves 4

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 large garlic cloves, minced 2 pounds baby spinach leaves, rinsed and patted dry 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper ﬂakes Pinch of sugar Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 1/2 cup (125 mL) extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra as needed Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup (60 mL) all-purpose ﬂour 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-table spoon pieces 2 tablespoons garlic minced garlic 1/2 cup white wine 1/2 cup good-quality canned chicken stock or broth 2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

In a large nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. As soon as it is hot enough to swirl easily, add the garlic and saute just until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Working in large handfuls, add the spinach to the pan, stirring it continuously; as it begins wilts down, immediately add more (and keep stirring) until all of the spinach is in the pan. The moment all of the spinach has wilted, after about 1 minute, stir in red pepper ﬂakes to taste along with the sugar; then season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

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

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