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Toms River: Preschool Expansion Grant Would Cost District Money

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER - The Toms River School District declined to apply for a preschool expansion grant, stating it would cost additional money in the long run. Several local districts applied for the grant, and received it. As a result, they expanded their preschool programs to have more full-day classes. At a recent Board of Education meeting, board members declined to pursue the grant. Currently, Toms River has some full-day preschool handicapped programs, and nine half-day preschool handicapped programs,

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By Kimberly Bosco OCEAN COUNTY – While you may know where you can find an animal for adoption near you, you may not be aware of how many choices you really have. Volunteers at local shelters and rescues confirm that what you see may not be what you get, in terms of numbers. When it comes down to it, state statistics on the number of adoptable animals leave a lot to be desired. Local animal shelters and organizations are taking part in a nationwide initiative to provide accurate data on rescue animals. As Friends of the Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter (FOSOCAS) explains it, the way the state of New Jersey defines “rescues” leaves them out of the

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The school district’s request for their state aid to be returned has been denied, ofﬁcials reported. The state provides all school districts with a portion of funding. This year, the funding formula was changed based, the state said, on enrollment. Districts with declining enrollment, such as Toms River, saw declining aid. This left a $2,357,955 hole for this school year. District ofﬁcials used surplus and maintenance reserve funds to patch the hole for the 2018-2019 school year. So, there was no educational impact this year. However, next year, the cut will be deeper, and there will be less in surplus. The cuts will be more and more every year, culminating in Toms River getting a third less aid six years from now than

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business administrator William Doering said. If the district won the grant, the part time programs would become full time. Each program would require teachers and paraprofessionals, which would cost an estimated $300,000-$400,000 a year, he said. Additionally, the state is providing $12,500 per child, and Doering said the district would be paying $2,500 extra per child that the state isn’t covering. If 1,000 preschool students are eligible, it would cost the district $2.5 million. This is against the backdrop (Preschool - See Page 9)

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By Chris Lundy OCEAN COU NTY – More than half of registered voters in Ocean County went to the polls on Nov. 6, the most in any midter m election, officials said. County Clerk Scott Colabella said it was a historic election in terms of turnout. “I have never seen this kind of volume in a midterm election,” he said. “ It w a s l i k e a p r e s i d e n t i a l election.”

To put it in perspective, there were 381,491 registered voters for the 2014 midterms, he said. Of these, 37.92 percent turned out. In 2018, there were 408,860 registered vot e r s. Of t he s e, 225,392 - or 55.13 p e r c e nt - vot e d . This doesn’t even include the provisional ballots, which were still being counted when this article was being published. Colabella suggested that the rea son for t he i ncrea se is a (Election - See Page 6)

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Continued From Page 1 state-wide census for shelter animals. Maureen Flaherty of the FOSOCAS, a nonproﬁt organization that aids the Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter, stated that while this is still completely lawful, these deﬁnitions skew the true data, showing fewer animals up for adoption than truly exist. “Rescue animals are those held by an animal rescue organization in an animal rescue facility….Stray and free roaming animals are captured by animal control off icers and impounded in a licensed impoundment facility,” stated Colin Campbell, State Public Health Veterinarian of the State Department of Health. The state has separate definitions for an animal rescue facility and a shelter, def ining a shelter as “any establishment where dogs or other animals are received, housed and distributed,” according to Campbell. The state Department of Health categorizes stray animals that are taken in, into four areas: impounded, adopted, redeemed and euthanized. This can be found in the departments yearly Infectious and Zoonotic Disease Program Stray Animal Intake and Disposition Survey. Flaherty explained that this is how the state misses some adoptable animals in creating the census. “Every animal that enters a public

shelter in New Jersey is accounted for. They will either be listed as adopted, reclaimed, euthanized or dead on arrival…If charities are viewed under the law as persons when a charity/rescue takes an animal from the shelter the animal is considered adopted,” Flaherty said. According to Campbell, rescues and foster homes are usually private establishments where animals are temporarily housed while waiting for long-term adoption. “As such, the numbers of dogs held in private homes for adoption (rescues and fosters) is unknown,” he added. To fix this misconception and provide an accurate count of all animals, strays, rescues, and the like, some of our local Ocean Count y rescue organizations have taken part in a national campaign called Shelter Animals Count. “What shelter animals Count’s attempts to do is to discriminate from animals that are adopted by people and go to loving homes and animals that are rescued from shelters and other situations and still in need of homes,” she added. “ W h i le g r e a t p r og r e s s h a s b e e n made, accu rate a nd comprehensive nation-wide data does not exist. It’s precisely this data that will guide good decision-making, and help us save thousands of sheltered animals’ lives. The numbers really do count,” stated the Shelter Animals Count website. Shelter Animals Count works with shelters all over the country to collect

data to create and share a national database of sheltered animal statistics. The accurate data helps to save more animal lives and prevent animal homelessness, according to the organization. Sara Kent of Shelter Animals Count explained that the collaboration of the organizations reporting data transparently allows the organization to offer many benefits, including: Providing shelters and rescues with a wealth of information on national trends that may affect their organizations. Providing the ability to view data from si m i la r orga n i z at ion s w it h si m i la r demographics, climate, geography, or other variables. Permitting researchers to perform the kind of analysis that individual organizations request and would otherwise need to fund. Allowing for measurement of the impact of shelter and rescue best practices. “The obvious conclusion is that the number of animals that are in loving homes for the remainder of their lives is over reported by the state,” concluded Flaherty. Local shelters participate in the database including Mama’s Gona Rescue of Tuckerton, Big East Akita Rescue of Toms River, Shiba Rescue of New Jersey of Toms River, Jersey Shore Animal Shelter of Brick, Tails of Hope in Oakhurst, and All Fur Love Animal Rescue in Freehold, among others. Kent noted that the organization works with eight shelters total between

Ocean and Monmouth Counties. “Of the nearly 3,000 organizations who reported data monthly for 2017 to Shelter Animals Count, approximately half were rescue organizations. In 2017, they reported a total intake of 355,194 cats and dogs,” said Kent. Campbell added that the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) requests, but does not mandate, that licensed shelters and pounds complete a survey each year on the number of dogs and cats they house. However, not all relay the information to the department, he added. If you wish to take the charge yourself and look into adopting, visit one of these local shelters working on making shelter animals count: • Mama’s Gona Rescue: mamasgonarescue.com/ • Big East Akita Rescue: bigeastakitarescue.org/ • Shiba Rescue: shibarescuenj.org/ • Jersey Shore Animal Rescue: jerseyshoreanimalcenter.org/ • Tails of Hope: tailsofhopenj.com/ • All Fur Love Animal Rescue: allfurlove.org/ • County shelters are located at: • Northern Ocean County Animal Facility, 615 Freemont Avenue, Jackson • Southern Ocean County Animal Facility, 360 Haywood Road, Manahawkin • Web: ochd.org/animal-shelters-adoptions/. • Monmouth County SPCA, 260 Wall Street, Eatontown

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Continued From Page 1 populace that is more aware of national headlines. Whether they were for or against what’s happening in the country right now, they went to the polls to voice their opinions. The county had advanced notice that it was going to be one for the record books, he said. In 2014, they issued 12,000 mailin ballots. In 2018, they sent out 40,000, and 31,033 came back. That gave the county the heads up to put out more staff and supplies for a large turnout. George Gilmore, head of the Ocean County Republicans, also spoke of the large turnout. “I think control of Congress was a factor,” he said, as well as the Senate race. “I think the President was a factor.” Whether you approve of the President Donald Trump or not, there were a lot of people who went to the polls because of it. Ocean County is largely a Republican stronghold. Trump won Ocean County by 91,929 votes. It was a signiﬁcant margin. (Trump got 179,079 votes. Hillary Clinton got 87,150 votes.) While the number of voters tells one story, victory margins are more important, Gilmore said. They demonstrate how well the campaign worked, and how well the candidate was able to reach voters. It’s telling that Republican Senate candidate Bob Hugin had the largest victory

margin in the state in Ocean County, he said. Hugin received 139,766 votes. Senator Robert Menendez received 74,566 votes, but did better in other counties and won the election. To further put the vote totals into perspective, Hugin received more votes in Ocean County than Kim Guadagno when she ran for governor, and Chris Christie the last time he ran for governor. In 2017, there were 97,737 votes for Kim Guadagno and Carlos Rendo. There were 56,279 votes for Phil Murphy and Sheila Oliver. In 2013, Ocean County was responsible for 125,781 of Chris Christie’s votes. He ran with Kim Guadagno as his running mate. Their opposition, Democrats Barbara Buono and Milly Silva, received just 37,930 votes. Hugin even did better than 2012’s numbers. This was the last time that Menendez ran, and it was also a presidential election. Menendez received 99,362 votes. His Republican challenger, Joe Kyrillos received 132,413 votes. This ﬁgure is more in line with what Hugin received this year, 139,766, and there wasn’t a presidential election to boost totals. Blue Wave, Red County Although Democrats nationwide ﬂipped many congressional seats, Ocean County largely remained Republican. Many towns didn’t even have Democrats on the ballot. One notable exception is in

South Toms River, where the Democrat candidates for mayor and two council members won. Although many national news sources ignored the 3rd District Congressional race on election night, it was so close that Rep. Tom MacArthur only conceded on Nov. 14, while provisional ballots were still being counted. MacArthur received 76,998 votes in Ocean. Andy Kim received 46,861 votes. The provisional vote totals were still being compiled as of press time. The last time MacArthur was on the ballot was in 2016, when he received 95,147 votes. His challenger, Frederick LaVergne, received 41,766 votes. Remember that this was the same year as the presidential election, when there are more voters. In 2014, he received 45,518 votes from Ocean, compared to Aimee Belgard, who received 27,232. So, he received about 30,000 more votes in 2018 than in 2014. Kim received about 20,000 more than the 2014 contestant. After the midterms, Rep. Chris Smith is the only Republican left in the House of Representatives from New Jersey. His 4th District straddles Ocean and Monmouth counties. He received 49,830 votes in Ocean. Challenger Josh Welle received 24,130 votes. In 2016, Smith received 62,148 votes. His challenger, Lorna Phillipson, received 22,045 votes. Again, this was a presidential election, so numbers increase.

In 2014, Chris Smith received 36,888 of the votes in Ocean. His challenger, Ruben Scolavino, received 34,651. So, again, Smith received more than 20,000 votes this year than in the most comparable year, 2014. His challenger actually performed worse. Even Seth Grossman, who lost the endorsement from the National Republicans after making negative statements about d iver sit y, d id well i n Ocea n County. He received 10,972 votes. His challenger, Jeff Van Drew, received 6,999 votes. Grossman and Van Drew were competing over the second Congressional District, vacated by retiring Republ ica n Fr a n k L oBiondo. D u r i ng t he presidential election in 2016, LoBiondo received 13,268 votes. His challenger, David Cole, received 5,882 votes. In 2014, LoBiondo received 8,031 votes in Ocean. His challenger, William J. Hughes Jr., received 3,438 votes. So, Grossman did better than LoBiondo did in the last midterm. The difference in vote counts between congressional districts have to do with the size of the districts in Ocean County. The 4 th District, for example, has a lot of space in Monmouth County. The second district is stretched out over eight different counties. This article only looks at Ocean County numbers. Wyatt Earp, chairman of the Ocean County Democrats, was unable to be reached for comment by press time.

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Preschool: Continued From Page 1 of a loss in state aid for the next six years. Therefore, despite Toms River having a relatively low cost per pupil ratio, they decided against pursuing the grant, he said. Other districts had received the grants. Brick received a $690,965 Preschool Expansion Grant that would expand the number of general education children who could attend full-day preschool in an integrated classroom with special education students. For every 10 general education students in the full-day program, there would be ﬁve special

The Toms River Times, November 24, 2018, Page 9 needs students, explained Superintendent Gerard Dalton. Three new full-day preschool classes would be started in January 2019, and the plan calls for 16 full-day preschool classes for the 20192020 school year. Classes would be capped at 15 students. According to the State Department of Education, the grant requires one certiﬁed teacher and an assistant for each class of 15 children. The Berkeley Township School District received a $2.2 million grant for the same purposes. The classes are being taught in existing classrooms, ofﬁcials said. -Judy Smestad-Nunn contributed to this story

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Denied: Continued From Page 1 it does today. If you add up all the cuts, it is a cumulative reduction by $70,685,260. The district submitted an application to the New Jersey Department of Education for emergency aid to soften the blow. This request was denied, reported district business administrator William Doering. Other districts that were similarly affected were also denied. The request was a temporary fix, he said. The long-term fix is a change in the funding formula that would provide what district officials said is a more fair way of funding education.

Brick schools started a lawsuit challenging the state to ﬁx the funding formula, and Toms River joined the suit. The state aid reduction, and the decline of aid, is on the agenda of the Toms River Board of Education budget and ﬁnance committee meeting. This meeting is scheduled to start at 6:30 p.m. in Conference Room A at 1144 Hooper Ave. Committee agendas are subject to change. A local resident created a petition urging the state to return funding. That petition has more than 10,000 signatures. It can be found at change.org/p/new-jersey-governor-save-ourstudents-help-the-students-of-toms-river-regional-schools-before-it-s-too-late.

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Lung cancer is still the leading cause of cancer death and the second most common cancer. Daniel E. Regenye, Ocean County Health Department Public Health Ofﬁcer reminds everyone about the dangers of secondhand smoke. “It’s important to remind smokers that they aren’t only endangering their own lives but others as well. An alarming 73,000 people succumbed to cancer from secondhand smoke in the U.S between 2005 and 2009,” said Regenye. Regenye advises smokers to seek support when quitting. “Beating nicotine addiction is a personal quest with a variety of resources available to offer guidance and support,” he added. The Ocean County Health Department provides a list of tips by the American Lung Association to help smokers kick the habit: • Eliminate triggers - Thoroughly clean your house and car, removing all smoking devices and reminders. • Give it time - Try to make it 3 months. • Understand that slip up are okay • Break the habitual routine - Start healthy habits • Keep trying - Every smoker can quit. It may take time or a lot of practice, but you do have the power to break the addiction. For more information on lung cancer or the Great American Smoke Out please visit the Ocean County Health Department website at ochd.org or the new website at phu2.org, to access and learn more about Public Health is You Too! Campaign.

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Grunin Center Hosts Musical Adaptation of “A Christmas Carol” TOMS RIVER — Don’t miss this Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts tradition: the musical adaptation of “A Christmas Carol” will be on stage on Saturday, December 1, at 1 pm! Take in the timeless tale of miserly Ebenezer Scrooge. Shocked into action by visits from three ghosts that take him on a journey to the past, present, and future, Scrooge discovers the true meaning of Christmas. The music and dancing of “A Christmas Carol” will put everyone in the holiday spirit! Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for

children, and can be purchased online at grunincenter.org; by phone at 732255-0500; 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. This perfor mance is sponsored by RWJBarnabas Health Community Medical Center. 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 Dr ive, Toms River, NJ.

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TOMS RIVER – Lightwire Theater, known for their signature brand of dazzling visuals, poignant storytelling and music designed to evoke imagery, debuted their ﬁrst holiday show “A Very Electric Christmas” in their hometown of New Orleans in December of 2013. This captivating and magical tale of adventure, friendship and

love, centers on a young bird named Max, a familiar character to Lightwire Theater audiences and brings a whole new meaning to coming “home for the holidays.” See this show make its way to the Grunin Center on Dec. 23 at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. The cost is $17 for adults and $10 for children. Get tickets at grunincenter.org.

Caring Santa At Ocean County Mall TOMS RIVER – Please join us for a private photo experience for children with special needs and their families. Children will have the opportunity to visit with Santa and have their photo taken with him. Ocean County Mall will make necessary adjust-

ments to the environment to support the sensory, physical and other developmental needs of children of all abilities for this special event. This event will be held on December 2, 8:30-10 a.m.

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TOMS RIVER – You’ve heard about the Titanic’s sinking in the North Atlantic in mid-April of 1912. But did you know the role the city of Halifax, Nova Scotia played in the retrieval process? Come to the Ocean County Historical Society on Jan. 20, 2-4 p.m., to hear researcher Sandra Gray, a Forked River resident, share

the personal stories and other intriguing facts she has discovered during visits to Halifax. Refreshments will be served. In case of snow, the program will be rescheduled for January 27, same time and place. No admission fee, but donations will be accepted. For more information, contact 732-3411880.

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TOMS RIVER — Back by popular demand, the Ocean County College Repertory Theatre Company is taking their production of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” to the Black Box Theatre at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts from December 6 through December 16. In this hilarious and heartwarming tale, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids – possibly the most inventively awful kids in history. You won’t believe the mayhem, and the fun, when the Herdmans collide with the Christmas story head on! Written by Barbara Robinson. Directed by Will Salmons. Performances: Thursday, December 6, at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, December 7, at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, December 8, at 2:00 p.m.

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Toms River Library To Screen Documentary On Homeless Evictions

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library will screen the documentary, “Destiny’s Bridge: A Home for the Homeless” in Mancini Hall 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29. This documentary tells the story of a homeless minister who stands up to a New Jersey town that is evicting him along with 80 other people living in the woods. With the town closing in and eviction at their doorstep, the innovative home-

steaders set out to create their own self-sustained tiny house community called Destiny’s Bridge. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the ﬁlmmaker, Jack Ballo. This program is sponsored by the OCL Cultural Awareness Team. Registration is required for this free event. To register, call the branch at 732-349-6200 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events.

Toms River Macaroni Kid Candy Cane Hunt TOMS RIVER – Join Toms River Macaroni Kid for an outdoor Christmas adventure on Dec. 2, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at Winding River Park. First they will go on a Candy Cane Hunt where each child can ﬁnd 15 candy canes. Then they

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TOMS RIVER — Savor the spirit of the holiday season with a performance of “The Nutcracker” on the main stage of the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 8. This delightful ballet is a dream story brought to life through music and dance. “The Nutcracker” tells the story of Clara, a young girl whose magical journey begins with a Nutcracker doll and ends in the Land of Sweets. Along the way, you’ll meet the Mouse King, Flowers, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and others from a cast of enchanting characters. This ballet is narrated for your

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Enjoy A “Christmas With The Celts” TOMS RIVER — “Christmas with the Celts,” an uplifting and spirited holiday musical celebration starring international music group The Celts, and a cast of fantastic dancers, is coming to the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts on Sunday, December 2, at 7 p.m. Launched as a live concert attraction after several successful seasons as a PBS-TV Special, this show has been a proven audience pleaser since its live launch in 2012. “Christmas with the Celts” combines ﬁery arrangements of modern seasonal classics with traditional carols. The foot-stomping step dancers, pipes, whistles, ﬁddles, and a selection of both modern and indigenous instruments will bring you to your feet and send you home smiling!

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TOMS RIVER – When it comes to women in power, we’ve come a long way…right? Join Dr. Kara Cooney, professor of Egyptology, for a look at a time in ancient history when women ruled the world at the Jay & Linda Grunin Center on Dec. 6, 7 p.m. Often neglected in the history books, these

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this devastating epidemic.” The dashboard complements real-time data distributed through the website of the Office of the New Jersey Coordinator for Addiction Response and Enforcement Strategies’ (NJCARES), housed within the NJAG’s Office. That site shares county specific information. “New Jersey’s efforts to tackle the opioid epidemic depend on smart, data-driven pol-

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

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Most people conjure up an image in their mind about eating oatmeal. It’s usually the vision of someone over the age of 60, seeking the joys of regularity. But it should not be that cliche. If you’re interested in a good meal that is packed with vitamins and minerals, and even some cancer-fighting phytonutrients, oatmeal is top of the list. Oatmeal can help suppor t you in your quest to fight diabetes, obesity and colon problems. Here are 3 really convincing reasons to start eating oatmeal. 1. Want prote c t ion f rom ger ms or cancer? Oats are a very healthy source of carbs, fat, protein, and fiber. The most famous fiber of all is “beta glucan,” a natural immunomodulator. It makes sure that your immune system’s radar detector is on alert, thereby placing your fighter cells on guard in case home-invaders show up. The most common attackers are bacteria, viruses and rogue cells that cause cancer. Scientists have found evidence that it can stimulate the growth of new stem cells too. 2. Feeling Tired or Anemic? Oats contain many vitamins and minerals, especially iron. Just one cup of dried oats cont ains 26% of the Recommended Daily Allowance for iron. Obviously, you want to cook the oats. What’s nice about this is that iron

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Dear Invisible, You folks sound like a super family. You are very lucky to have a great relationship with your wife that you enjoy every day. Additionally, it is wonderful that your wife and your mother get along so well. If you saw all the situations and family dynamics that I have, you would know how truly blessed you are. Still, I do understand. It’s hard to feel like the odd man out, but try not to take it personally. Your wife knew your mother-in-law her whole life. It’s a sacred bond, and your

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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)

For Rent Village SRV - Condo to share. Women 40 to 70. With job. $600/month ser. Good credit. 732-662-1291. (50)

Auto For Sale 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser – 4 cyl, auto, P/S, P/B, P. Win., air. Good on gas. 78,000 miles. Holiday City. $2,900. 848-226-2474. (49)

Items For Sale Sale Professionally Designed – Grave blankets, wreaths, cones, pillows. Barbara Jordan 570-5617473. We take orders. HCB Mini Mall, 730 Jamaica Blvd., Toms River. Wednesdays and Fridays. (49) Twin Trundle Bed - Ivory. Excellent condition. $250. 609-489-4800. (47)

Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, ﬂatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, ﬁne art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, bric-a-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (51) 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)

Services PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Over 5 decades of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. See our 2018 specials on our website. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Clean Outs, Clean Ups - Hauling, small moves, minor interior and exterior repairs. Honest and dependable. LIC 13VH05930800. Tony/Owner 732-678-7584. (t/n)

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The Toms River Times, November 24, 2018, Page 23

Court: Some Alcohol Breath Tests Inadmissable As Evidence

By Jennifer Peacock She didn’t live to see her case settled, but her fight may now beneﬁt 20,667 people whose Alcotests may have falsely tested positive. After learning that the equipment for her breath test was not properly calibrated, Eileen Cassidy, who pleaded guilty in Spring Lake municipal court on Sept. 8, 2016 solely based on that test showing her driving above the legal limit, sought to have her guilty plea withdrawn. The Alcotests were supposed to be calibrated twice a year using a rigorous process to ensure their accuracy. Marc W. Dennis, a coordinator in the New Jersey State Police’s Alcohol Drug Testing Unit, performed those semi-annual calibrations for tests used in Ocean, Monmouth, Middlesex, Somerset and Union counties. The tests should have been calibrated using a thermometer that produces temperature measurements traceable to the standards set by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Dennis was indicted back in December 2016 (and was charged Sept. 19) for not properly calibrating the tests and falsifying his reports “as if he has properly performed the procedure,” the indictment said. The State reportedly knew about the issue with the falsiﬁcation of records nearly a year before defendants, including

Cassidy, were notified. She sought to have her guilty plea vacated Sept. 26, 2016. “The Court orders the State to notify all affected defendants of its decision that breath test results produced by Alcotest machines not calibrated using a NIST-traceable thermometer are inadmissible and commends to the State that it require the manual recording of the NIST traceable readings going forward,” stated the Nov. 13 decision, written by Justice Walter F. Timpone. “Further, the Court lifts the stay on all pending cases so that deliberations may commence on whether and how those cases should proceed. For those cases already decided, affected defendants may now seek appropriate relief. Because the State waited approximately a year to notify the affected defendants, we relax the five-year time bar, R. 7:10-2(b) (2), in the interests of 20 justice. We ask the Director of the Administrative Office of the Courts to monitor these cases and recommend how best to administer them in the event any special measures are needed.” Cassidy died in March 2018. Her case was argued in September and decided Tuesday. “Finally, as to defendant Cassidy, we exercise our original jurisdiction and vacate her conviction,” Timpone wrote.

Crossroads Realty Cereal Drive

OCEAN COUNTY – Crossroads Realty will be hosting their annual cereal drive in October and November. They will be collecting cereal boxes for needy families in Ocean County in conjunction with the

Lakehurst Manchester Rotary and The People’s Pantry. For every box of cereal collected, Crossroads Realty will donate $1 to the People’s Pantry. Drop off cereal at any Crossroads location.

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Health Dept. Reminds Residents To Vaccinate Their Pets

OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) wants to remind residents that vaccinating their precious furry friends can save their pets lives from many deadly diseases such as canine distemper and rabies. “We have recently seen an increase in canine distemper cases in raccoons here in Ocean County so now is a good time to urge all cat and dog owners to vaccinate their pets with age appropriate vaccines as recommended by their veterinarian,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Gerry P. Little, Liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. Pet vaccines exist to prevent your pet from falling ill. They provide immunity from a range of infectious diseases that can affect both humans and animals. Daniel Regenye, OCHD Public Health Coordinator reminds us, “Living in Ocean County, many of us share our surroundings with wildlife. Sometimes animals such as raccoons, skunks and opossum may have an unexpected encounter with a family pet so it’s best to be protected from any of the diseases those animals may potentially be carrying. And you can never forget that rabies can be passed on from animals

to humans so keeping vaccinations up-to-date is crucial in maintaining not only your pet’s health, but your own.” Tips to keep your pets safe from wildlife: • Keep your dogs on a leash while on walks or at the park • Keep your cats indoors • Do not catch or remove wildlife form their homes • Don’t feed wildlife on your property and don’t feed your pets outside • Keep garbage can lids secure • Enjoy wildlife from a distance Regenye added, “Pet owners should schedule annual wellness appointments with their veterinarian to discuss their health and vaccination schedule. However, if you suspect your cat or dog had contact with a sick animal you should call your veterinarian right away.” If you have any questions regarding vaccinations please call the Ocean County Animal Facilities at 732-657-8086 or 609-978-0127 or your veterinarian. You can also visit the Health Department’s website at ochd.org or follow the Health Department on Twitter@OCpublichealth or like us on Facebook.

Winter Solstice Celebration

TOMS RIVER – Join Cattus Island County Park on December 8 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. for a Winter Solstice Celebration. There will be games, crafts, live animal talks, horse carriage rides, campﬁre story time, food, a visit from Santa, and a candy can nature walk. Admission is free.

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Tickets On Sale For 35th Annual “Christmas In Island Heights” House Tour

ISLAND HEIGHTS – The Island Heights United Methodist Church will host its 35th annual “Christmas in Island Heights” House Tour and Holiday Boutique on Saturday, December 1. Tickets for the house tour (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) are $30 through November 30 and $35 on the day of the event. A free pop-up Holiday Boutique (9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) will feature jewelry, artwork, accessories, and other unique handmade items from area artisans. Appearing on the tour are six holiday-dressed homes in Island Heights, an historic riverside community and former Methodist Camp Meeting. Known for its Victorian architecture, Island Heights offers an eclectic mix of old and new, and visitors will view a unique sampling on tour day. Highlights include: a late-Victorian, bayfront home built in 1889, which has been owned by the same family since 1955. Its 30-foot-long living room features a 12foot, exposed beam ceiling with ﬂoor-toceiling windows capped by stained-glass transoms. Newer sections, added at the turn of the century, are more Arts and Crafts in style. Another waterfront home, built on a bluff in 2001, was designed to accommodate a large family and includes a “children’s wing,” two-story deck, open living room with three stories of windows and balconies, two kitchens, two laundries, and multiple gathering areas inside and out. An upside-down, midcentury-modern structure, considered scandalous at the time of its construction in 1972, overlooks two marinas and was renovated by its new owners in 2018. In addition to the free Holiday Boutique at the Island Heights Elementary School (115 Summit Avenue, Lake Avenue entrance),

there is a free craft show at the church (111 Ocean Avenue), along with a bake sale. Guests can participate in a free drawing at the boutique on tour day for the chance to win a Father Christmas collectible. For a nominal fee, lunch will be served at the church from 12 to 4 p.m. and will include homemade Methodist Minestrone soup, sandwiches, and desserts. Breakfast is available at the church from 8 to 10:30 a.m. ($5 adults,$3 children), and guests can enjoy hot beverages and homemade sweets in one of two tearooms from 1 to 4 p.m. for $5. On tour day, many Island Heights points of interest will open their doors, including: the Cottage Museum; Ludlow Thorston Gallery; the Ocean County Artists’ Guild; the Island Heights Library; and St. Gertrude’s Roman Catholic Church. As part of these holiday festivities, the church will host a Christmas Caroling Service and Community Blessing at 7:30 p.m. on house-tour eve, Friday, November 30. All are welcome. Tour tickets may be purchased for $30 (until December 1) at the Island Heights United Methodist Church, 111 Ocean Avenue, Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or at one of these Island Heights locations: Ocean County Artists’ Guild (Ocean and Chestnut avenues) and Fast Break (1635 Hwy 37 East), and in Toms River at Skip’s Florist (1186 Washington Street). To reserve tickets, email IHUMC@comcast.net. Tickets may also be purchased on house-tour day beginning at 9 a.m. at the church for $35. For more information, call the church ofﬁce at 732-929-0444, email IHUMC@ comcast.net, or visit IHUMC.org.

Holiday City South Singles Club Christmas Party

BERKELEY – Holiday City South Singles Club for their Christmas Party on Dec. 20, 1-4 p.m., at thr Clarion Hotel. There will be dinner, dessert, and music by Steve Berger. Tickets are $25 for members, $30 for guests. Tickets are on sale from Nov. 2 to Dec. 7. For more information, call Phyllis at 732-286-7636 or Kay at 732-286-1314.

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Program Helps Veterans Accused Of Crimes

By Jennifer Peacock TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office is recognizing Veterans Day, led by Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. “On this day, we don’t only celebrate our freedom and our democracy but also the incredible sacrifices made to achieve them,” Billhimer said. “Veterans Day is a reminder that the blessings we often take for granted are the result of the bravery and self lessness of our servicemen and women. “For many, service to our countr y comes at a great personal cost. Because of the risks, the sacrifices and the depravation, no one leaves the military unchanged. For some, there are physical injuries. For others, the wounds are invisible but they are as painful and as real.” Billhimer is car r ying on the program developed in 2016, the Veteran’s Diversionar y Program. Knowing the sacrifice made by men and women in the service, the OCPO developed the program, which offers veterans who face criminal charges an alternative to criminal prosecution. The program is under the direction of Senior Assistant Prosecutor Renee White. Retired Army Medic Ruben Gomez, often accompanied by his service

dog Faora (he lost a leg in Afghanistan), is the point person for those entering the program. Mantoloking Police Lieutenant John Barcus (United States Marines), Sheriff’s Officer Curtis Nagel (United States Marines), Lacey Police Sergeant Robert Surtees (United States Marines), and Jackson Police Officer John Roth (United States Marines) also work in the program. Billhimer said the success of the program wouldn’t be possible without them as well as Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Agent Kate Pennypacker, Nurse Dominic Sofield (United States Army) and Lindsey Gomez (United States Army). The program is specifically designed for veterans suffer i ng f rom ment al illnesses and post-traumatic stress disorder arising from their service. They ca n volu nt a r ily enter t he prog ra m, and upon acceptance, are offered oneon-one mentoring by fellow veterans. Together, they work to add ress any underlying issues associated with the criminal charges. The program gained statewide attention, and was signed into legislation in December 2017 to create a New Jersey Veteran’s Diversion Program. “When their nation called, they answered. For this, we are eternally grateful,” Billhimer said.

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Poseidon Academy Trust Speaker Series

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Green Team in partnership with The Toms River Regional School Systems is presenting the 2018/2019 Poseidon Academy TRUST Speaker Series on the third Tuesday of each month starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Poseidon Academy located in Downtown Toms River. The speaker series invites speakers to present on environmental and sustainable topics such as the health of the bay, the green

economy, storm water management, arts and its impact on the local economy and other similar topics. Events are Free. Registration is not required. Space is first come first served. The Poseidon Academy is located across from the Post Office on Irons Street. For more information, contact Erika Stahl at 732-341-1000 or estahl@tomsrivertownship.com.

Family Fun At Cooper Environmental Center

TOMS RIVER – Put the hustle and bustle of daily life aside and take advantage of these short programs at Cooper Environmental Center. These programs encourage families to spend quality time together while learning about the environment. Having fun is an added bonus! • Drop in and Discover: What will you discover about nature when you drop by and join us for a free story, game, or craft? Held on December 27 and Friday,

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December 28, 1-3 p.m. Admission is free. Hoooo Could it Be? If you have ever been on a night hike, you know that it is a unique experience! Landmarks are less visible, and the sounds of the darkness are more vivid. We will use our ears to help discover owls that are in the park searching for a mate. Held on Jan. 4, 6-8 p.m. Free, but pre-registration is required by calling 732-270-6960.

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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