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Mike Mania meeting Ranea Pesaresi. By Kimberly Bosco SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Mike Mania was diagnosed with sarcoidosis in the early 1990s. It wasn’t until 2013 that this diagnosis would change his life forever. The US Department of Health and Human Services defines sarcoidosis as “a rare condition in which groups of immune cells
form lumps, called granulomas, in various organs in the body… Sarcoidosis can affect any organ. Most often it affects the lungs and lymph nodes in the chest.” While the disease lay dormant in Mike’s body for many years following his diagnosis, he started to feel the effects of his illness after an abdominal surgery in August 2004. According
to Mike’s wife Christine Mania, his sarcoidosis began to “flare up” following complications with the surgery at the same time he was developing adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), which is a condition in which the lungs begin to harden. “He was hospitalized for more than 4 ½ months with us almost (Donor - See Page 4)
By Patricia A. Miller BERKELEY – Think it’s easy being a member of the Central Regional High School Mock Trial team? Think again. Mock trial team members put in an average of four hours a day for their team responsibilities this past season. And that was before they got to their homework. A typical day for senior Kelsey Jopling, who is also this year’s valedictorian, included four hours of mock trial practice each school day after class. She
would get home at night, maybe take a nap between 11 p.m. and midnight, then hit the books for her regular homework. “I lost a lot of sleep,” she said. They all did. But it was worth the work. Atticus Finch would have been proud. And Scott Alfano, the team’s longtime faculty advisor, certainly is. “This is the farthest Central has ever gone,” he said. “It was a fun year.” The Central Regional team came in first out of (Trial - See Page 5)
Berkeley To Host Resource Fair
By Jennifer Peacock BERKELEY – A community resource fair will be held from 4-7 p.m. March 26 at the Berkeley Township Recreation Center, 630 Atlantic City Blvd. The fair will be held by Berkeley Township and the Affordable Housing Alliance. The fair is free and open to the public. Light fare from
Applebee’s of Toms River, Diesel Subs & Wraps and Conca D’oro Ristorante will be provided. “This outreach event will access residents to a variety of community resources and vendors including but not limited to: housing counseling services, Superstorm Sandy recovery, legal services, financial counselors, lending institutions, real estate agencies, health care and insurance
companies, food assistance organizations, child and family care, and public safety,” Mayor Carmen Amato said in a press release. “We look forward to presenting attendees with a multitude of opportunities to achieve their needs,” said Jessica Cardoza, Support Specialist with the Affordable Housing Alliance. For more information, call AHA at 732-982-5072.
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Continued From Page 1 losing him numerous times during his stay,” Christine told Jersey Shore Online. “After a long road to recovery, Mike’s lung disease progressively worsened.” Mike was in need of a bilateral lung transplant, or a double lung transplant. After numerous doctors’ visits, hospital stays, tests, and surgery, Mike was approved for the transplant in 2013. The date of his transplant approval holds a special meaning to the Manias. March 28: the birthday of Mike’s soon-to-be life-saving donor, Samantha Pesaresi. “The wait was long with the anxiety of waiting for “the call” where we would be told that they had lungs that were a match which Mike so desperately needed to survive,” stated the Mania family. On August 1, 2013, the doctors called Mike into the hospital, hopeful for a successful transplant match. However, the donor lungs were ultimately deemed not viable at that time and the Mania’s were sent home to wait. In September of 2013, they received another call. This one came with much better news. “Time was certainly not on Mike’s side since he was becoming very ill as each day passed and his window was closing to be able to receive a transplant. But, on September 7, 2013 at 3:11 in the morning, we received the second call that they had a match for Mike,” they stated. This match was Sam Pesaresi. The website created in Sam’s honor – samsspirit.com/about-sam – provides a little background on the young woman who saved Mike’s life. “Known as “Sam” to her family and friends, Samantha Pesaresi was truly the definition of a “giving” human being. Sam would drop everything to help someone in need and never ask for a thing in return. She was endlessly grateful and thankful for all that life had given her and lived each day to the fullest,” read the site. Sam was a graduate of Albright College and a starter on the school’s hockey team. Following her accomplishments at school she began working at Sheridan Communications in Alpha, New Jersey and worked as an assistant field hockey coach for Woodglen Middle School in Lebanon Township. While Sam also had plans to attend Drexel University for graduate school, this dream never had the chance to become reality. Sam passed away on September 6, 2013 from a catastrophic brain aneurysm. While she was an accomplished young woman at the age of 23, Sam still had only just begun to live her life. “Because of her giving and selfless personality, her parents thought it was only fitting
for her to be an organ donor. This decision allowed Sam’s death to save three lives the day that she passed,” read the site. Sam donated her heart, lungs, and liver. One of these lives saved was Mike’s. Mike had his transplant surgery on September 7, 2013; the day after Sam’s passing. Since that day, Mike has had a “new lease on life,” his wife said. In honor of Sam’s life and her gifts to the world, the Mania family is hosting the Shore Sprint for Sam on March 30, 2019 in Seaside Heights. This is a fundraiser for Sam’s Spirit, a foundation created in Sam’s honor to raise money for scholarships and brain aneurysm research. After Mike’s successful transplant surgery, he and his wife began communicating with the Pesaresi family via letters through the Gift of Life Family House, a Philadelphia-based nonprofit that works with Sam’s Spirit. “Some time went by and we began writing each other, we finally met at one of their walks [in 2016] that they have done in her [Sam’s] honor and have become friends and attend the functions that they have to raise awareness for organ donation, brain aneurysm research as well as scholarships in her name,” said Christine. The Manias got to know Sam’s family a little more through continued correspondence. One thing they discovered was that Sam loved the beach. It seemed only fitting that the Mania’s choose the Jersey shore at Seaside Heights to host their fundraiser. “We thought it would be nice to host a walk ourselves in her honor for her foundation so we can give back for what we have received,” Christine told Jersey Shore Online. Mike is now five years post-transplant and doing better than ever. “Life for Mike now is amazing, not only for him to be able to watch his children grow up, witness their accomplishments and milestones and any future accomplishments and milestones, but he no longer requires the need of oxygen tanks, tubing and no more of a struggle to breathe doing the simplest of tasks,” said Christine. While Christine admits that while there are still some struggles following such major medical conditions, Mike is happy to live life to the fullest with his children, ages 25 and 19, and his wife. Shore Sprint for Sam will take place on March 30, right around the anniversary of Sam’s birthday, at the Seaside Heights Boardwalk. You can donate by purchasing a special Shore Sprint t-shirt at inktothepeople.com/shore-sprint-for-sam. The walk will begin at Carteret Ave. where you can register and pick up your shirts. “You really can’t put a price on what our family has received and what the donor family has lost…but whatever we can raise is good enough for us,” said Christine.
“A Night To Gather” SOUTH TOMS RIVER – JSU Worship’s “A Night to Gather” has grown in popularity and are now performed in numerous local churches around the area. Join us on May 17, 7-10 p.m., at Shore Vineyard Church in
South Toms River. We bring the body of Christ together for an evening of music and message, a night of worship and fellowship, community and fun. Seats are limited and you must register to attend.
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Continued From Page 1 11 Ocean County high schools that competed and came in fifth in the New Jersey State Bar Foundation’s Mock Trial competition quarterfinals in New Brunswick recently. They lost to Mainland High School, a school some members would prefer not to mention. Mainland foiled them last year, too. “...the fact that they were just one of six teams left in this competition in the entire state speaks volumes,” according to a post on the Central Regional Family Facebook page. “That in itself made CR history!” One of the qualifying trials was even held in historic Courtroom One in the Ocean County Courthouse in Toms River. The Central Regional Board of Education plans to recognize the team members this week at the March 21 board meeting. “The administration is very supportive of our mock trial team,” said Alfano, who has helped coach the team for years and has been the head advisor for ten years. The mock trial team started out with 11 members at the beginning of the year and ended up with nine by the end of the season. They beat out the other high school teams in Ocean County before they made it to the state quarterfinals. The team members include Kelsey Jopling, Elexa Argento, Margaux Ward, Ryan Tomaino, Aaron Lombardi, Noah Schaad, Danielle Irey, Victoria Kerins and Rudolph Dombrowski. Alfano is also grateful for the help provided by assistant coach and former team
The Berkeley Times, March 23, 2019, Page 5 member Andrew Fantasia, who is now a senior at Stockton University. “We definitely wouldn’t have gotten to this point without him,” Alfano said. Next year, only one of the current team members will be eligible to compete, because all but one of them are seniors, he said. Although judges and student juries preside over the regional and statewide trials, the jury verdicts are not “significant in the judges’ decisions,” according to the New Jersey State Bar Association’s website. How the teams make their cases is what counts. “ T h is decision of g u ilt or i n no cence in a criminal case, or f inding in favor of the plaintiff or defendant in a civil case, does not determine which team wins or advances to the next round,” the website states. Whoever wins depends on the quality of the students’ performances and the best team presentation. The judges also rate the performance of all witnesses and attorneys on the team. Judges provide evaluations and announce the winning team before the jury delivers its verdict, according to the website. The state Mock Trial competition is now in its 37th year and has won a number of national awards. Last year 214 teams registered statewide. The New Jersey State Bar Foundation’s Mock Trial Competition is made possible by a network of support and cooperation from New Jersey’s 21 County Bar Associations. To learn more about the foundation, go to njsbf.org/events/.
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Thousands Against Legislation To Give Driver’s Licenses To Non-Citizens CAPITOL COMMENTS 9th Legislative District Senator Christopher J. Connors • Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf • Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove
TRENTON – More than 20,000 people have signed the online petition started by Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf, and Assemblywoman DiAnne C.
Gove as a grassroots effort stop in its tracks legislation that would allow illegal aliens to obtain New Jersey driver’s licenses. The 9th District legislators apprised Governor
Phil Murphy, Senate President Stephen Sweeney, and Assembly Spea ker Craig Coughlin in a recent letter of the intense level of discontentment to allowing New Jersey to become a sanctuary state in a recent letter, which reads as follows: Dear Governor Murphy, Senate President Sweeney and Speaker Coughlin: “Please be advised that an online petition established by our delegation
opposing the enactment of legislation that would permit illegal aliens to receive New Jersey driver’s licenses has been signed more than 20,000 times. Should you consider advancing that legislation, we suggest you review the comments posted on the petition website (senatenj. com/sanctuarystate/ ). It is clear that New Jersey r e side nt s a r e ap pa l le d that people who are in the country illegally may
b e c o m e el ig i ble fo r a privilege that should be reser ved for legal, taxpaying citizens. We share their concerns that giving driver’s licenses to illegal aliens would constitute a significant, detrimental, and highly divisive step towards establishing New Jersey as a sanctuary state. It is absolutely appalling that lawmakers would even consider advancing policies that reward people for breaking
the law. We hope the petition and this correspondence will become part of the official public record on this issue. We hereby call on you to ref rain f rom considering, posting, advancing, or signing any legislation that would provide illegal aliens with driver’s licenses or any other State benefit. Thank you, in advance, for your review and consideration of this correspondence.”
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and do not reflect the values of our country and our communities. I am proud to co-sponsor and will be proud to vote for H.R. 5, and call on my colleagues in the House and Senate to join me in supporting this important effort to expand human rights for all Americans.” The Equality Act ensures the longstanding belief that people should be judged on their merits rather than their identity by granting
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor
F eatured L etter State Should Cut Its Budget, Not School’s To My Elected and/or Appointed Officials: I am not one to email, call or post about anything, let alone politics. However I felt compelled to contact you regarding the funding cuts proposed t h roug hout the state, but in particular in Toms River, one of the largest districts in the state. A complex district given the size of the township and its diverse population. A township growing ever more diverse with an i n f lu x of i m m ig r a nt groups not yet assimilated into the language or culture who require educational and special services beyond current funding levels, let alone reduced levels. Not to mention the ever growing list of regulations, mandatory testing and programs mandated by YOU that force districts to choose between retaining workers necessar y to feed the gover nment’s bureauc r at ic pro ce sse s a nd information machine or a classroom teacher, or
essential staff critical in operating a district and preparing our children how to survive and prosper in the world. I am writing to ask that you rethink everything! Absolutely everything, before reducing fundi ng. L o ok i nt e r n al ly first to see how YOU can save money that will preserve school funding at current levels while removing outdated and unessential regulations and programs that work to our children’s detriment, not benefit. After all, we just gave you another 23 cents a gallon to fix our transportation infrastructure. With that additional revenue, and all of the other existing or proposed taxes, why should you have to touch school funding? I have lived in this state all my life. I can no longer stay silent and let the 20 percent who yell or riot the loudest or most destructively being the only ones heard. Katherine DeBari Toms River
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People Will Leave If The Schools Fail Governor Murphy: I am a concerned parent worried about the aid cuts to our district. In the past we have been fiscally responsible, spending less than the average per student. The academic results from our schools have been excellent. Now with the current budget cuts, 400 teachers and all after school activities will be cut (over the next several years). This endangers our children, both academically and socially. More students per teacher will have a direct impact on the ability of our children to learn. Cutting all after school activities will impede on the team building and socialization skills they are learning from these activities. I believe that when the kids have nothing to do after school it may increase the trouble they can get in. I have three children; only one will be left in the Toms River School District after this school year. However, I want to see the children currently in the school system to get the excellent education and variety of activities my children experienced. My daughter (went to) Trenton to protest these cuts even though these cuts will not affect her, along with many other students who will not be affected. That is how much these kids care this is the community we have built here in Toms River - kids caring about kids. I also believe that these cuts will have a direct impact on the population in Toms River. These aid cuts will make our taxes increase and our school system’s reputation decline. People move to areas based on the school system and taxes. These cuts will be two strikes on Toms River if people are thinking of moving here. In addition, the increase in taxes will make people want to move. I urge you to rethink these aid cuts. There are plenty of other places where the budget should be cut. I am an accountant - call me in and I will help go thru the budget. Patricia Hearne Toms River
Letters Editor well as approximately 80 staff is distributed fairly to all We’re NotTo The Second Class Citizens Dear Governor, The Legislature and Education Department have created a financial crisis and will impose dire consequences on the students of Toms River. Job cuts will limit student access to educators. Lost sports, clubs, and programs will deny students the enrichment and opportunity to develop and grow as students and citizens. Other New Jersey districts have received extra funds over the decades while Toms River has been frugal and responsible with taxpayer money. That inequity must end and our confiscated surplus and aid must be restored to us. The citizens and taxpayers of Toms River should not be treated as second class and deserve the same respect and consideration afforded those districts which have received excessive tax money in the past. Thank you for your kind attention and consideration. James M. Osborn Teacher, Washington Street Elementary School
Cuts Could Cost 400 Jobs Dear Governor Murphy, Senator Sweeney and Assemblyman Coughlin: I am a member of the Toms River Regional Schools Board of Education, but I am not writing to you in that capacity today. Today I address you as a parent and taxpayer in the Toms River Regional School District. Toms River Regional students and taxpayers need your help! Funding cuts have a face. Toms River Regional District officials have begun to tell staff and parents which positions will be eliminated to accommodate the budget cuts due to S2, the school funding reform bill passed last year. The Toms River Regional Schools Board of Education informed the public we are looking at cutting 10 percent of all supply, textbook and miscellaneous accounts as
positions. These are real people who make a real impact on our kids day in and day out. Those cuts are just the beginning! Due to S2 we expect to lose over $80 million in state aid over the next six years. District officials have said because of this loss of state aid they expect to have to cut 400 staff positions over those six years. Class sizes in all grades are expected to grow to 30-40 students. Some grades are at 30 already. Parents and staff have been told all non-mandated programs, including athletics and courtesy busing, could get cut entirely or incur a cost to participate. Even full day kindergarten finally instituted in 2015 could be cut. These cuts will make running our schools impossible. They will devastate our children’s quality of life and their future. The children of Beachwood, South Toms River, Toms River, and Pine Beach and their schools deserve a fair funding formula. Every child does! Toms River Regional is the second lowest spending large district in the state this year at $16,300 per pupil. Based on our current enrollment, our district is more than $30 million under adequacy. That means we spend $30 million less than the NJ Department of Education expects us to spend in order to provide a thorough and efficient education for the children attending our schools right now. Our children deserve a funding formula that doesn’t punish well-run schools. It is unreasonable and short-sighted to remove funding from our district based on a flawed formula. Toms River Regional District officials have offered the state a solution in the form of a clear and feasible blueprint for fair funding for all public school children. Why have state officials ignored them? Toms River Regional schools cannot sustain these cuts and continue to provide our children with the education they need and deserve. Our community needs our elected representatives to finally fix the state education funding formula so that school aid
districts. I urge you to keep politics out of our classrooms and fund schools fairly. Anna Polozzo South Toms River
Expanded Access To Hearing Tests Needed March 3 was recognized as World Hearing Day, raising awareness on how to prevent deafness and hearing loss. Members of the New Jersey Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NJSHA) can think of no month more appropriate for Gov. Phil Murphy to sign a law that would increase access to professional hearing evaluations for the hearing impaired. Current law requires an audiologist to maintain an audiology license and a hearing aid dispenser license. Proposed bill, S. 746, which provides for an audiologist to maintain one license, has garnered unanimous support through the legislative process, as lawmakers recognize that audiologists must go through extensive training to earn a doctorate degree in audiology. NJSHA with the assistance of the New Jersey Academy of Audiology, has actively worked over the past several years to support the proposed bill. The proposed bill eliminates the two-license barrier for audiologists and will make it possible to attract both audiology students and practitioners to New Jersey. The single license is currently maintained in 36 other states and provides greater accessibility and choice to consumers. Prevention of hearing loss continues to be a national concern for people of all ages. Audiologists are the sole health professional to test and treat hearing loss as well as balance problems. NJSHA encourages you to seek the help of an audiologist if you or a loved one has a hearing loss as well as balance problems, in order to improve their overall health and quality of life. Alan Gertner, Audiologist Member of New Jersey Speech-Language-Hearing Association Toms River
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VFW Post 10185 News
BERKELEY – The next meeting of Silver/ Holiday VFW Post 10185 will be held on Thursday, April 4 at 1 p.m. at Silver Ridge Park West Clubhouse, 145 Westbrook Drive, Silver Ridge. We hold our meetings on the first Thursday of every month. We meet in the day time, so that you don’t need to worry about driving at night. To join our post, just bring a copy of your Discharge (DD-214) to our meeting and you will be signed up right away. You will receive a hardy welcome and refreshments before the meeting. You’ll get a chance to socialize with fellow Veterans and make new friends. If you need a ride to the meeting or want more information without any obligation call Past Commander Raymond Opland at 732-505-0644. Thursday, April 4 we will hold elections for Officers to take us through the 20192020 year. The elected Officers will be published in the May VFW Newsletter and
local newspapers. On Tuesday April 23 at 7 p.m., VFW Post 10185’s Commander James Egan and his staff will attend VFW District 12’s meeting at VFW Post 6063, Toms River, New Jersey where the newest VFW Programs and events will be discussed. There will be nominations and election of District 12 Officers to guide District 12 in the coming year (2019 - 2020). Any post member wishing to attend this meeting may call Past Commander James Egan at 732-341-4905. Remember if you hear of any Post member passing away or being in the hospital, call Chaplin Thomas Kraszewski at 848-2103722 and let him know. VFW Post 10185 would like you to drop your old and faded Flags off at either Holiday City South Clubhouse (Main Building), Silver Ridge Park West Clubhouse, Silver Ridge Park North Clubhouse, and Holiday City Berkeley Club House #1. Please remove the sticks from the small Flags first and the Flags will be disposed of properly.
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PINE BEACH – Dog and Cat Licenses are due by March 31, 2019. To obtain a dog/cat license via mail or Borough Hall drop box include: Proof of rabies vaccine or previous license, rabies vaccine must be good through November, 2019 to be acceptable. A check payable to Borough of Pine Beach for: $12 for a neutered dog with spaying certificate or $15 for an un-neutered dog; $12 for each neutered cat with spaying certificate or
$15 for an un-neutered cat. Our free rabies clinic will be held on Saturday, March 23, 9-10 a.m., at the Pine Beach Recycling Center on Pennsylvania Ave. If you have any questions or need to know if your animal is due for a new rabies shot, please feel free to contact Borough Hall at 732-349-6425. Per Chapter 76 of the Pine Beach Borough Code Book all dogs and cats residing in the Borough must be licensed. Summons will be issued after April 1 for failure to do so.
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WHITING – Since our February meeting was cancelled because of inclement weather, we have invited Dr. Scott A. Amoss, podiatrist and surgeon of the Whiting Foot Care Center to be our guest speaker during our April 17 meeting at 1:30 p.m., Deerfield Hall. Some of the topics he will cover are diabetic foot care, heel pain, and bone
spurs, bunions and hammertoes, foot and ankle injuries, corns, callouses, and more. As usual we will collect clean used clothing and nonperishable food items for our Grandmother’s Cupboard. Refreshments are served after the meeting. For more information, call RoseMarie at 732-3504851.
Boy Scout Summer Camp Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
BAYVILLE – The BSA Troop 9503 is hosting the Boy Scout Summer Camp Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on April 14, 3-7 p.m., at the Bayville VFW Post 9503. Come out and support the Boy Scout Troop of Berkeley Township! All are welcome!
Cost is $10 per adult and $5 per child for a great meal. All proceeds benefit the 2019 Summer Camp. The troop is also accepting new scouts ages 11-17. Meetings are held Mondays from 6-7:30 p.m.
Berkeley Democratic Club Meetings
BERKELEY – The Berkeley Township Democratic Club will meet on March 25 at 7 p.m. at the Berkeley Recreation Center, 630 Route 9 in Bayville. Future club meetings will occur on the first Thursday of every month at 7 p.m., starting in April. Anyone
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Senior Softball League Announces Tournament
By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – The Berkeley Senior Softball League will hold an Open One Pitch, Slow Pitch Tournament. According to the organizers, this tournament is unique because it will be played on Little League fields. The ball is designed to play slow pitch softball on small fields. The tournament will be: Date: Sunday, April 7 Rain Date: Sunday, April 14 Teams: Maximum 12 teams, open to any team (men, women, or mixed) One Pitch, Double Elimination (a hit, on by an error, an out, a ball is a walk, and a strike or foul ball is an out) Location: Leiter Little League Complex, 43 Moorage Ave, Bayville NJ 08721. The Diamond Grill, located at the complex will
be open for breakfast and lunch. Bats: Any certified softball bat Entrance Fee: $250 Prizes: Based on a minimum of 12 teams, championship team receives $500 in food and beverage gift certificates and trophy. Payment: Make check payable to BSSL for $250 and mail to league treasurer: Dennis Switana 5 Ashley Rd, Whiting NJ 08759. Please put BSSL Tourn. in the memo portion of your check. Registration: Contact tournament director John Dowling at 732-221-5410 or johnbeav@ hotmail.com. Information needed: team name, contact name, phone number and email address. Payment deadline: Checks must be received no later than March 29.
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BAYVILLE – You are invited to attend the Installation of Officers of the Bayville Elks #2394 Fraternal Year 2019-2020 on March 29. Installation will be held at 7 p.m.
Dinner and dancing to follow. All members and selected guests are invited. Must RSVP: call Jill at 732-684-9798 or MaryAnn at 732-773-4896.
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Around The Jersey Shore Bela Fleck And Abigail Washburn At Grunin Center
TOMS RIVER — Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn – crowned “the king and queen of the banjo” by Paste Magazine– have a musical partnership like no other. See this formidable twosome on stage at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at 8 p.m. on Friday, April 5. The Grunin Center is located on the OCC Main Campus on College Drive in Toms River. Béla Fleck is a 15-time Grammy Award winner who has taken the instrument across multiple genres, and Abigail Washburn a singer-songwriter and clawhammer banjo player who re-radicalized it by combining it with Far East culture and sounds. The two met at a square dance, began collaborating musically, and eventually fell in love. Over the years, they played together most visibly in the Sparrow Quartet, alongside Ben Sollee and Casey Driessen, and informally at a pickin’ party here, a benefit there, or occasionally popping up in each other’s solo shows. Fans of tradition-tweaking acoustic fare eagerly anticipated that Béla and Abigail would begin making music together as a duo. Fleck has the virtuosic, jazz-to-classical ingenuity of an iconic instrumentalist and composer with bluegrass roots. His collaborations range from his groundbreaking standard-setting ensemble Béla Fleck and the Flecktones to a staggeringly broad array of musical experiments. From writing concertos for full symphony orchestra to exploring the banjo’s African roots to jazz duos with Chick Corea, many say Fleck is the world’s premier
banjo player. Washburn, meanwhile, has the earthy sophistication of a postmodern, oldtime singer-songwriter, and has drawn critical acclaim for her solo albums. She has done fascinating work in folk musical diplomacy in China, presented an original theatrical production, and has contributed to singular side groups Uncle Earl and The Wu-Force. In addition, Washburn recently created a nonprofit with Chinese zither-master Wu Fei called the Ripple Effect, the mission of which is to unite and open hearts through the unique sounds and harmony of American and Chinese folk music. On stage, Fleck and Washburn will perform pieces from their Grammy-winning self-titled debut as well as their new record, “Echo in the Valley” (Rounder 2017). With one eye on using the banjo to showcase America’s rich heritage and the other pulling the noble instrument from its most familiar arena into new and unique realms, Bela and Abigail meet in the mean, head-on, to present music that feels wildly innovative and familiar at the same time. Whether at home, on stage or on record, their deep bond, combined with the way their distinct musical personalities and banjo styles interact, makes theirs a picking partnership unlike any other on the planet. Tickets: $48–$68. To purchase tickets, contact the Grunin Center at 732-255-0500 or visit grunincenter.org. 92.7 WOBM is the official media sponsor of the 2018-2019 Grunin Center Season.
30th Annual NJ State Chili & Salsa Cook-off
TOMS RIVER – The 30th Annual NJ State Chili & Salsa Cook-off takes place along Washington Street in Downtown Toms River on May 18, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. There will be Food Trucks, Beer & Wine Garden, Live Entertainment, Merchandise
Vendors, and not to mention, Chili & Salsa Tastings! This event is free to the public. Tasting kit is $7 and vote for your favorite chili! For more information, contact Downtown Toms River at 732-341-8738.
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OCEAN COUNTY – AARP is offering tax counseling for the elderly at several locations throughout Ocean County, now through April
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Around The Jersey Shore Habitat For Humanity Hosts Bingo Night
BRICK – Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity will be holding its second annual Bingo Night Friday, April 5, at the Brick Police Athletic League, 60 Drum Point Road, Brick. Join us for a night of fun and fellowship featuring Dinner and Bingo, as well as a 50/50 and Silent Auction for a wide selection of gift baskets with fabulous prizes. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., Bingo starts at 5:00 and runs through 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $25 each for an all-inclusive package featuring six Bingo cards, Food, and a chance to win a Door Prize. Extra Bingo game boards and tickets for our 50/50 raffle and silent auction will be sold separately. Tickets are available online at nohfh.com/ annual-bingo-night, or by mail with a check payable to Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity, 1214 Route 37 East, Toms River, NJ 08753, Attn: Maureen Ward. Email admin@nohfh.com or call 732-9664910 for further information. This event is proudly sponsored by the Brick Police Athletic League and by Northern Ocean Habitat’s Campus Chapters at Brick
Memorial High School, Donovan Catholic High School, Georgian Court University, Manchester High School and Toms River South High School. All proceeds benefit Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity, a 501(c)(3) non-profit Christian housing ministry founded in 1999. NOHFH has built one new home for a Habitat family in Northern Ocean County each year since 2001. In 2010, we expanded our mission to include neighborhood revitalization and critical repairs for low-income homeowners including seniors, veterans and disabled individuals. This inclusive repair program helps low-income homeowners reclaim their pride and dignity by providing a means to remain in their own home, in a safe and healthy environment. To date, we have constructed 19 affordable homes, restored 60 homes ravaged by Hurricane Sandy, and completed more than 200 home repair projects. Visit us at nohfh.com for more information, to partner with us to support our efforts, or to apply for assistance.
Spring Fling Silent Auction
OCEAN GATE – Ocean Gate PTO presents a Spring Fling Silent Auction on April 6 at the Ocean Gate Yacht Club from 6-10 p.m. Drawings will take place at 8 p.m. There will be a DJ, cash bar, appetizers, and dessert included. The cost is $20 per ticket. Presale ticket includes five Standard Prize Tickets ($10 value), one Premium Prize Ticket ($5 value)
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Aqua Water Proposes Rate Increase
By Patricia A. Miller BERKELEY - Bayville residents and businesses who use Aqua New Jersey water will be paying more by September if the state Board of Public Utilities approves the company’s request for a rate hike. Company officials say the increase is needed to help pay for increased capital expenditures and a “trend of declining revenues,” which have reduced Aqua’s earnings, according to the company’s website. Aqua wants to raise the rates by 18.7 percent, to produce additional revenues of approximately $7,201,793 annually, New Jersey Aqua President John Hildabrant said in a March 7 letter to township officials. “Petitioner’s present rates for water service are not adequate to meet those increased expenses, support the required capital improvement programs, and provide Petitioner with a reasonable return on its investment in utility plant,” Aqua wrote in a letter to the BPU. Berkeley Mayor Carmen F. Amato Jr. isn’t happy about Aqua’s request. “These are difficult economic times for everyone,” Amato said. “For Aqua Water to be asking for an 18.7 percent increase is unconscionable.” Aqua also wants an increase in the usage fee from $5.41 per 1,000 gallons to $6.49 for each 1,000 gallons. “If these increases were to be approved, the average residential customer that uses 5,000 gallons per month, will see their monthly bill rise approximately $11 per month or $132 a year,” Amato said. The proposed increase would affect roughly 4,000 Bayville businesses and residences, he said. Aqua also wants to increase charges for private and public fire companies by 16.1
percent and to increase the fire charges for some towns so that they “are closer to the overall system average public fire rate.” “...the Company believes that this proposal will not create undue hardship, will assist Aqua’s municipalities and fire districts, and will better align its rates to the customers benefitting from the services they receive,” according to the letter. Amato plans to ask Township Council members to pass a resolution opposing the increases and asking Township Attorney Lauren R. Staiger to intervene to fight the hike. “We promise now to use any resources at our disposal to vigorously fight these proposed rate increases,” the mayor said. Aqua will hold two public hearings on the rate increases, one in March and the other in April. The first public hearing will be held at 4 p.m. and at 5:30 p.m. on March 28 at the Hamilton Township Free Public Library at 1 Justice Samuel A. Alito Way in Hamilton. The second public hearing will be held at 1 p.m. and at 3 p.m. on April 1 at the Gloucester Township Blackwood Public Library at 15 S. Black Horse Pike in Blackwood. Customers using Aqua water had been angry that the water was discolored, which Aqua said was due to iron. They had a plan to decrease the amount of iron in the water, but it hadn’t started yet. A company spokesperson told township officials that the first iron removal site should be finished sometime in May. The third and last site should be done by mid to late July. “All told, we expect all sites to be up and running and the project wrapped during August, but obviously weather or other factors could push time frames slightly,” the spokesperson said.
VFW/Boy Scout Monthly Breakfast
BERKELEY – Please come and join us at our monthly “All You Can Eat” breakfast at the VFW Post located at 383 Veterans Blvd. in Bayville on March 31 from 8:30-11 a.m. This month’s special is blueberry pancakes with assorted omelets/eggs to order, sausage/ corn beef hash, breakfast potatoes, toast/ biscuits, coffee/tea, orange/tomato/apple
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Suit Claims Whistleblower Fired From Prosecutor’s Office
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – An executive assistant prosecutor claims that he was fired for pointing out questionable activities of an addiction coach working with the prosecutor, but his former boss said he was fired for sexually harassing employees. Michael Paulhus started working at the Prosecutor’s Office in 1993. He was the executive assistant prosecutor when he was fired last year. The suit names former Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph Coronato, first assistant prosecutor John R. Corson, Jr., and 10 John Does. Coronato was replaced last year by Gov. Phil Murphy. The appointment is a political one; Coronato is a Republican and his replacement, Bradley Billhimer, is a Democrat. The suit said that Paulhus, while working in his capacity handling internal affairs, was investigating a report that John Brogan had sent someone who was on probation to an out-of-state rehab without permission. Brogan is an addiction recovery specialist who has worked with the prosecutor’s office. Brogan allegedly brought a probationer to a location where she could illegally “obtain and ingest a controlled dangerous substance” so that this person could enter into rehab. According to the suit, Paulhus told Coronato and Corson that Brogan was using his personal connection to Coronato to further his business relationship with the prosecutor’s office. He also was misleading as to the cost of his services to parents of people with addictions. Paulhus asserts that his firing was in retaliation of questioning this situation, and that it violates the whistleblower act. Further, the press release that the prosecutor’s office put out about his firing, that stated that Paulhus created a “hostile environment” in the workplace, was
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false and damaging to his personal and professional reputation. He is suing for undisclosed compensatory damages, punitive damages, attorneys’ fees, and related costs. Coronato, reached by phone after the suit was filed, dismissed the charges. “The allegations in the complaint are totally erroneous,” he said.
When Paulhus brought up the issues with Brogan, they were sent to the Attorney General’s office for review. No charges ever came back because the claims were unsubstantiated. The reason Paulhus was fired, which was not made public, was because he allegedly sexually harassed a member of the staff, Coronato said. That was the
“hostile environment” that was referred to in the press release. He was immediately fired for this. A second victim also came forward. Both victims had documented the instances in which they were sexually harassed. “I wouldn’t tolerate that in my office,” he said. The lawsuit, he said, is a ruse to cover this behavior.
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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678)
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Reality Check Hearing loss is the third most prevalent condition among elderly Americans, behind high blood pressure and arthritis. While most people undergo blood pressure testing and treat their sore joints, few elderly individuals undergo hearing tests. When people do acknowledge a hearing problem, they usually do so at their spouse’s insistence. Why? In most cases, hearing loss develops so gradually that many sufferers do not realize that they have a problem. More than 90 percent of hearing loss is sensorineural (no deafness), which typically results from damage to the hair cells of the cochlea. This type of hearing loss is characterized by an inability to hear high frequency sounds and can be greatly improved with the help of a hearing instrument. Hearing breaks down into two basic
parts – threshold, the ability to perceive how loud sound is (volume), and discrimination, an ability to perceive how high or low it is (pitch). Sound moves in waves (cycles), and Hertz describes the frequency of those cycles. The higher the frequency, the more cycles, the greater the number of Hertz, the higher the pitch. Age-related hearing loss most often starts with deficits in discrimination because the ear loses its ability to register high frequency sounds. As a result, sounds formed by some consonants and blended consonants, such as “F” and “SH” which are uttered at higher pitch than vowel sounds, tend to sound alike. This is an indication of hearing loss. Remember, many people with age-related hearing loss say they can hear just fine. They just do not understand what is being said.
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By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. Diabetes affects millions of people each year, and some of the complications are fatal. There are many natural remedies, as well as dietary interventions. Traditional medications include those that attempt to correct blood glucose, insulin sensitivity, beta cell function or inflammatory compounds. They only go so far, and they cause serious nutrient-depletions (ie drug mugging). Lately, there has been a lot in the news about diabetes, and I keep up with it since I have a best-selling book on the topic, Diabetes Without Drugs. One quick side note. A long time ago, probably 10 years ago, I wrote publicly about how statins could lead to hyperglycemia. Unfortunately, some more research today proves I had every right to warn you this past decade. The March 2019 issue of the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology just published an article that shows how statins increase risk of developing diabetes by up to 38 percent. Statin cholesterol medications can easily predispose a person to developing diabetes. After a few months or years, you suddenly need to take medications for diabetes, in addition to your original statin med. The offending agents are not just statins, there are dozens of prescription and over-the-counter medications which negatively impact your blood glucose levels, glycation end products and overall insulin sensitivity. Here is more news and research that came out recently: Antivirals. Weird but true, people treated with antivirals slashed their risk of diabetes by half. The treatment used was a combination of Interferon and Ribavirin and the
patient population studied had Hepatitis C infection. Those people who were not medicated had higher risk of diabetes development, equating to about 20 percent of the participants. Those treated with the medication exhibited an incidence of just 10 percent. Cinnamon. A new meta-analysis which reviews many pieces of scientific literature has concluded that supplementation with cinnamon reduces blood sugar levels by approximately 19 mg/dL. It may not impact A1C or insulin levels. Pomegranate. New research shows that pomegranate seeds (and peel) can protect against diabetic nephropathy. Your kidneys are the filtration system for your body. When they don’t work well, toxins build up in your body and make you itch and lead to swollen feet and ankles, irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath, fatigue, confusion and poor appetite. You can eat pomegranate seeds easily, and maybe that’s all you need. As for pomegranate peel, this is commercially available as a purified, powdered item, however be careful because there are sometimes allergic reactions, similar to any fruit peel. Nutrients. People with diabetes often experience painful neuropathy all over their body, especially in their hands and feet. The pins and needles, and burning sensations are very difficult to treat. B vitamins help to form myelin, the protective coating on your nerves. New research was published in the February 2019 issue of Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications. This animal study suggests that Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is helpful in reducing visceral pain and painful limb sensations caused by neuropathy.
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HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital Unveils New Name
By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Toms River has officially rebranded itself. As of January 1, 2019, the local rehabilitation hospital will be known as Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Toms River. While the name has changed, the commitment remains the same. Encompass Health will continue to provide high-quality, post-acute care for patients overcoming a variety of major illnesses and injuries. “Our new Encompass Health brand reflects more than the change of our name. It reinforces our commitment to working together to continuously improve the
care we provide our patients,” said Patty Ostaszewski, CEO of Encompass Health Toms River. “With a focus on clinical collaboration and strengthening relationships, we will continue to play an important role in making a difference in the lives of our patients.” Encompass Health Corporation, a Birmingham, Alabama based company, launched a rebranding initiative on January 1, 2018 for its 130 inpatient rehabilitation hospitals and 273 home health and hospice locations. All of the company’s locations in New Jersey changed over to the Encompass Health name and brand on Jan. 1, 2019.
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Dawn Papatheodorou, president of the Beach Haven West Civic Association, said that some of the residents in that neighborhood were having trouble getting their boats out to the Barnegat Bay. They are really excited about the county providing this help. The other bridge is on Ridgeway Boulevard, which links Ridgeway Road (otherwise known as Route 571) to a Y-shaped intersection with South Hope Chapel Road, just north of Route 70. The county will be building a new garage for its transportation department on that road. Ernst said that since it’s a timber bridge, the county wanted to make sure it was going to be sturdy enough to handle the additional traffic from heavy vehicles. The county appropriated $2.5 million for the project, issuing $2,3750,000 to fund it.
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By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The New Jersey Department of Transportation said that the intersection of Routes 166 and 37 will be completed in spring, which came as news to the businesses impacted by the construction. “The $11.7 million state-funded project is expected to be completed in early spring, before Memorial Day, when the weather is warmer,” said Stephen Schapiro, Director of Communications for the DOT. “There is a small section of the Old Freehold Road/Route 166 intersection that needs to be constructed and then paving Route 166 from Old Freehold Road to Route 37. Most of the work will be done overnight. Final construction costs won’t be known until after the project is completed and closed out.” He said part of the delay was when projects were shut down over the Transportation Trust Fund debate in Trenton. Another delay was for the gas company to finish their work. According to the state, the work began in March of 2016. “The Department understands the frustration of any community whenever a construction project temporarily causes changes in traffic patterns,” he said. Local business owners are happy that the project – and their frustration - seems to be finally coming to an end. Several of them have noted how they’ve been hit hard by the construction.
“It killed us. It literally killed us,” said Seyithan Tektas from Yesterdays and Todays Consignment. “The town blames the state, the state blames the contractors but the contractors get paid no matter what.” The store’s sales have been down 60 percent from where it used to be. Some days, they had to close because workers were blocking the driveway. Melody Tektas said that some of the customers would take half an hour to get here. Now that the project – on their side of Route 9 – is done, they feel like they have to rebuild. “It’s like starting a brand new business.” The stress was so great it even spilled into their personal lives. She said the state didn’t seem to care about the little businesses that were getting hurt. “It destroyed our life, period,” she said. If you look at the intersection on Google maps, the project is still being worked on and the sign in front of Corinne Jewelers is criticizing it. “I personally haven’t seen a worker there in weeks,” said Corinne owner Ryan Blumenthal. “There’s no urgency on their side to finish.” He can only imagine that the crew is working on other jobs right now. Gravel companies close in the winter. You can still get some, but it will cost more. “Unless they are getting fined or a timeline for them is set, what’s their urgency? That’s where the state dropped the ball - a
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municating with business owners. “NJDOT has been working closely with business owners and the community while working to complete the Route 166 improvements project in Toms River,” Schapiro said. “During active construction, the project team visited business owners in the work zone several times each week to provide advance notice whenever construction was expected to begin near them. In addition, NJDOT has been working with business owners to accommodate and maintain access to businesses during construction.” Local Officials’ Hands Are Tied Since they are state roads, the town and county can’t legally do the work. But residents still think it’s a local government problem. “I can’t tell you how many hundreds of calls we’ve got complaining,” Toms River Mayor Thomas Kelaher said. Councilman Maurice Hill noted how the first coat of paving was supposed to be done in January but that didn’t happen. He said it’s typical of how Trenton treats Ocean County, pointing also to the cuts in state aid to schools. Councilman George Wittmann Jr. said he was stuck in traffic the other day. The cars were all backed up, it was a beautiful day, and there was no evidence of any workers on site. If the county road department had been allowed to work on it, the project would have wrapped in a year, Freeholder Joseph Vicari said. “There’s still no light at the end of the tunnel,” he said. It’s been a major hardship for local businesses and drivers. A while ago, he said a contractor told him if he kept complaining, they’d leave the work and do other jobs. “There’s a better chance of unicorns flying over Ocean County before Ocean County is treated fairly by the state of New Jersey,” Vicari said. Local officials have often argued that the county pays more in taxes to the state than they get back in services, and cite this construction as one more piece of proof. “Route 9 in Ocean County is the same as it’s been since 1929,” he said. “Everyone points the finger. Just get the job done.”
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BlueClaws Unveils New Logo For Hispanic Outreach Initiative
By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – The Lakewood BlueClaws will be taking on a new identity this season as part of the new 2019 Copa de la Diversion Hispanic outreach initiative. For four games of the 2019 season, the BlueClaws will become the Medusas de Lakewood, a new title unveiled on March 18 at the Ocean County Library in Toms River. In attendance at the unveiling were dozens of kids from O.C.E.A.N., Inc. Kids, a “Community Action Agency [that] has provided services to income-eligible residents assisting them in moving towards self-sufficiency.” The kids played corn hole, colored pictures, played a ring-toss game, musical chairs, Hula Hoop Hustle, and got to hang out with the BlueClaws’ very own mascot, Buster. These children are exemplary of those that will benefit from the Medusas’ Dia de los Ninos program, which allows underprivileged local families in Monmouth & Ocean Counties the opportunity to enjoy the Medusas games through ticket donations. The Copa de la Diversion translates to the “Fun Cup,” a campaign aimed at connecting the Minor League Baseball teams with their local, diverse communities. These four games will feature special activities and highlights geared towards Hispanic and Latino culture. General Manager and Team President of the BlueClaws, Joe Ricciutti, noted that Copa de la Diversion games will feature mariachi bands, diverse vendors, and Latino foods to celebrate the local community. “What you see when you walk in the gates – the food, the music, the live entertainment – all of that is going to have a very specific feel to it,” said Ricciutti. Ricciutti also noted that bilingual staff will be on hand for those in the local Hispanic community who might not be as proficient in English. “It can at least help in making sure that there are no barriers,” he said. These special additions to the typical BlueClaws game night are done in cooperation with Jorge and Betty Rod of the National Association for the Advancement
of Latino People. Other donors include Morgan Stanley of Red Bank, Jose Angeles Painting & Decorating of Jackson, and Prudential. According to the BlueClaws, the Medusa was chosen as the Copa de la Diversion mascot for its significant symbolism. “Native to the nearby Atlantic Ocean, the Medusa, or jellyfish, boasts five tentacles to represent strength, faith, trust, family and acceptance found within the LatinX community. The logo’s vibrant colors represent the Jersey Shore’s diversity and familial love displayed throughout the region,” stated the team. The cartoonish jellyfish adorning the new Medusas uniforms is made up of bright pinks, blues and purples, which also stand for diversity, family, and affection within the Latino community, according to the team. “These are growing communities in all of our team’s markets…we spent a great deal of time trying to decide on a logo… so it just doesn’t feel like a theme night,” said Ricciutti. “We’re very, very proud of this initiative…we want to make sure that we’re bringing that message to as many people as we possibly can.” The children of O.C.E.A.N., Inc. participated in games and fun activities hosted by the BlueClaws crew members. Each child also received their very own Medusas t-shirt which they all put on right away before enjoying snacks and coloring. The Medusas de Lakewood will take over FirstEnergy Park during four season games: • Friday, May 3, 7:05 p.m. - Post-Game Fireworks • Sunday, June 23, 1:05 p.m. - Kids Run the Bases • Friday, July 26, 7:05 p.m. - Post-Game Fireworks • Wednesday, August 28, 7:05 p.m. You can also take part in the Copa Celebration Membership program which includes tickets to all four Copa games, a food item at each of the four games, and a special Dia de los Muertos Medusas Bobblehead. For single-game tickets for the four Medusas games, call 732-901-7000 option 2.
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By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – Lakewood Township is first up in Ocean County’s 30th year of the Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Program. “This program has had a very successful run for 30 years. With the staff at Solid Waste Management and our contractors we have been able to keep thousands and thousands of pounds of hazardous materials out of our parks, our open spaces and our homes and disposed of safely and properly,” said Freeholder Gary Quinn, who serves as liaison to the county’s recycling program and Department of Solid Waste Management. In 2018, Ocean County collected 352,522 pounds, of household hazardous waste, at a cost of $164,904. For 2019, the program will run from March to June at the following locations: • March 31, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Lakewood Public Works Yard
• May 4, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Toms River Township Public Works Garage, 1672 Church Road • June 1, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Stafford Township Public Works Garage, 320 Haywood Road These three spring dates will be serviced by Radiac Environmental Services at a cost of almost 50 cents a pound, stated officials. The county anticipates announcing additional dates in early summer. “We work to make certain this program is accessible to our residents,” Quinn said. “It is held in towns, both large and small, and citizens in any Ocean County town can attend any site. Easy accessibility with our residents attending any location is one of the keys to the success of this program.” The Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Program is free, but registration is required. To register for the Lakewood collection site, call 732-367-0802. For Toms River collection, call 732-506-5047. For the Stafford collection site, call 609-978-0913. “Spring is the time of year when people are cleaning out garages, basements and attics and seasonal homes are being reopened and prepared for summer,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Virginia E. Haines. “We encourage our residents to use this free program to make certain chemicals, cleaners, solvents and other items we use around the house are disposed of properly.” Those interested should note what materials are acceptable: paints, thinners, boat paints, solvents, pool chemicals, pesticides and herbicides, aerosol cans, auto products, toilet and drain cleaners, silver polishes, oven cleaners, photographic chemicals, rug and upholstery cleaners, polishes and bleaches, waste oil and used gasoline. The maximum amount residents can drop off at a collection site is 200 pounds of dry material and 20 gallons of liquid. No containers over five gallons will be accepted. “Our residents should check with us or their local recycling center to determine what is accepted year-round eliminating the need to store potentially hazardous items in their home,” Quinn said. For more information, visit co.ocean.nj.us.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of MAR 9 - MAR 15 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your burgeoning energy is best used to prepare for every contingency this week. A new start is right around the corner, but you might find it difficult to shrug off problems at home or with your career for a few days. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may be feeling your oats as this week unfolds. You can use your extra energy to impress your partner or to take constructive actions. Use good judgment to handle the most difficult tasks with ease. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Concentrate. You might spend too much time dealing with avoidable interruptions. Your high energy levels in the week ahead could attract admirers who may mistake warmth and simple kindness for romantic ardor. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You may play second fiddle to someone with insatiable ambitions as this week unfolds. Conversations and negotiations are subject to misinterpretation so get things in writing or hold off until next week. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): If you keep your promises your promise will be fulfilled. In the upcoming week you may have a chance to prove that you are loyal and true blue. Your best bet is to focus on joint finances and long-term fiscal security. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Work behind the scenes and stay out of the spotlight. Concentrate your energies on making those in the family circle happy as this week unfolds. Put effort into building a firm foundation that can stand the test of time.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In the week ahead, you may have an opportunity to prove that you are loyal to your employer, co-workers or company. Don’t be distracted by an attractive acquaintance or give in to a restless desire for adventure. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You may be energized and have great business sense when working on group projects. However, you might spend too much money on coffee and snacks and fritter away your pennies. Focus on thrift this week. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Too much flirting can cause some hurting in the week ahead. Focus on your work and don’t be distracted by the potential for romantic dalliances. You might be blind to the pitfalls of an investment. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Things might not be what they seem. Don’t be tempted by a dangling carrot. Someone could play to your greed or ambitions and trick you into doing something you shouldn’t do in the upcoming week. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Remain focused. Pursue career and business objectives with dogged determination in the week to come and you can overcome every obstacle. Don’t be distracted by sudden shifts of opinion or upsets. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): A solid reputation may become even more concrete in the upcoming week. You might find that your home is the stage for numerous social interactions or that your career goals are affected by a peer review.
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Wolfgang Puck’s Kitchen Pork: The Easy, Inexpensive, Elegant Meat By Wolfgang Puck
We chefs enjoy a unique perspective on the way people eat. As well as playing our part in creating trends, we just as often observe how public opinions change on particular ingredients, food combinations and cooking styles. We know what people love to eat, and what foods they might be avoiding. And, over the course of years and decades, we see things come and go - and often come back again. I’ve always been fascinated to follow how people’s tastes have evolved regarding pork, for example. For me, it’s a personal interest that dates all the way back to my childhood. We lived a modest life in our little home in Austria, not far from the Italian border, and one of the indications of how carefully my mother and grandmother budgeted could be seen in the meat they prepared. When you mention Austrian cooking, of course, most people think of goulashes or schnitzels, two dishes with which Americans usually associate veal. But in our house, they were almost always prepared using pork, which cost far less and could be found easily in our town. So, when I came to America some four decades ago, I was surprised to find that many people seemed wary of pork. They worried about how fatty it was and about food-borne illnesses you might get from undercooked pork. Sure, families prepared pork roasts or baked hams for special holiday meals, ate bacon and sausages for breakfast, or threw chops or ribs on the grill in summer. But if you mentioned cooking pork for an elegant dinner party, or ordering it in a fine restaurant, people looked at you with surprise. Today, of course, those attitudes have largely changed. Modern breeding and processing bring safe, lean pork to our markets. Meanwhile, popular diets like paleo actually recognize pork as a healthy choice. No surprise, then, that pork now appears on more fine dining menus; and more people happily order it. With that in mind, I’d like to share one of my longtime favorite recipes for a simple-to-prepare yet elegant pork dish that will win you raves. It features pork medallions: thick, round, boneless slices cut from the tenderloin. You can buy the tenderloin whole and easily cut it into medallions yourself, or ask the butcher to do it for you. Simply seasoned with salt and pepper and lightly dusted with flour, the medallions cook on the stovetop in a matter of minutes, and are then served in a fruity riesling wine-based sauce in which you’ve also marinated fresh grapes that stud the dish. It makes good culinary sense to enjoy a glass of riesling along with this dish - and to toast the enduring pleasures of pork!
SAUTEED PORK MEDALLIONS WITH RIESLING-MARINATED GRAPES Serves 4 1/2 pound (500 g) seedless grapes, stemmed 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) Johannisberg Riesling 1 1/2 pounds (750 g) pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut crosswise into 8 medallions about 1/2-inch (12-mm) thick Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper All-purpose flour, for dusting 5 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) good-quality canned chicken stock or broth 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley The night before, put the grapes in a nonreactive mixing bowl. Pour the riesling over the grapes, cover the bowl, and refrigerate overnight. Before you begin cooking, drain the grapes and set aside 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the wine. Season the pork medallions lightly, but evenly, on both sides with the salt and pepper. Dust both sides very lightly with flour. Over medium-high heat, preheat a heavy saute pan large enough to hold the medallions in a single layer. Add 2 tablespoons of the butter. Place the medallions in the pan, and saute until they’re golden brown on both sides, turning them once, 3 to 4 minutes per side; they should still be slightly pink inside if you cut into one with a small, sharp knife. With tongs, immediately transfer the medallions to a heated platter, cover with foil and keep warm. Pour off excess fat from the pan. Return the pan to medium-high heat, add the reserved 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the wine, and stir and scrape with a wooden spoon to deglaze the pan deposits. Continue boiling the water until it has reduced by about a third. Pour in the stock or broth, bring to a boil, and continue boiling until the liquid has thickened slightly, 3 to 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Then, while whisking continuously, add 2 tablespoons of the butter a little bit at a time to form a sauce with a creamy consistency thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Set aside and keep warm. In a separate saucepan, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter over medium-low heat. Add the drained grapes and cook, stirring occasionally, until they have heated through. Drain off any liquid that has accumulated in the pan and then add the grapes to the hot sauce. Transfer two pork medallions to each heated serving plate. Spoon the sauce and grapes over the pork, and garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.
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