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–Photo by Jennifer Peacock Officials are concerned that some vehicles are parked overnight for long periods of time.
–Photos courtesy Manchester Township School District Students and community members learn about STEAM education at a recent event. By Jennifer Peacock MANCHESTER – The STEM lab has grown in recent years to STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math - while continuing to enrich students’ school experiences. Manchester Township Elementary School recently opened its own STEAM lab. A $15,000 grant from the district’s
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By Jennifer Peacock WHITING – Cars parked in a seemingly semi-permanent state along Wranglebrook and Schoolhouse roads may have to find a new place to go. Manchester Township Police and the township administration have received nu merous complaints about the vehicles for months. “That prompted the police to go out there and do a traffic study and come up with an idea of how to resolve this issue,” Manchester Council President Joan
Br ush said. “They went out there and found there were some commercial vehicles, which don’t belong parked there anyway. I believe there were some citations issued. But what they plan on doing is [to implement] no overnight parking there. Residents can park there during the day, if they choose to - walk their dog, drive out there and walk in the woods or do whatever they do - that’ll be fine.” Manchester Police Lt.
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GOP Leader No Longer With Lobbying Firm
By Chris Lundy TRENTON – County Republican leader George Gilmore, who recently went to trial on tax evasion charges, parted ways amiably last year with a lobbying firm he was associated with. In addition to being the head of the county GOP, his law firm Gilmore and Monahan did work for
many local municipalities. He was also involved with 1868 Public Affairs, a firm that boasts having connections in government that can “provide our clients with a powerful voice in the budget and legislative process.” Richard Ambrosino Jr., managing partner for 1868, explained that Gilmore was of counsel with
1868, meaning that he had all the rights of a partner but had no equity in the firm. Gilmore’s split from the firm was made official in December of 2018, but he had not done any work for them for at least six months prior, Ambrosino said. His work dried out when the (Leader - See Page 5)
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“For years we have been working to create a STEAM Lab, writing grants and collecting materials to accomplish this task. We recognized the importance of the implementation of 21st Century Skills with focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Math and the Arts for all our students,” MTES Principal Linda Waldron said. “[Carolanne] Weinberger (Our Technology and Gifted and Talented teacher) and [Laura] Henry (Media Specialist) collaborated to create a learning environment that fit the needs of our MTES students. The MTEF graciously granted us $15,000 last June and we collaborated with Ridgeway who were recipients the previous year, and met with the superintendent to see what would best benefit the MTES community.” Waldron said classroom teachers use the lab weekly with Weinberger, who starts each lesson in Google Classroom. The teachers and students are guided, as needed, by Weinberger to use the materials for the lesson. “These kids are ready for this shift in learning and it is my job to expose them to all that is out there. I am excited to be spearheading this initiative and honestly in all my 27 years, I have never seen this much excitement from the students or staff,” Weinberger said. Henry has been using the lab to teach students chess. She’ll use giant chess and checkers pieces outside during recess to continue teaching the students, Waldron said. “We are developing critical thinking skills in all our students and in all areas opening
their eyes to possibilities for the future that they didn’t realize existed before. They are exposed to future careers at a very age, and excited about the possibilities that lie ahead,” Waldron said. She used the example of a recent visit to fourth- and fifth-graders from Kevin Kunzman, a digital animator from ABC News. He showed students their love of video games and animation they learned in the STEAM lab could translate into future careers. “The lab has a lot of different stuff, fun stuff that helps you learn. We just learned how to program and it’s important to me because I want to be a fashion designer when I grow up. You need to know how the pieces fit together and maybe a program designed to do that would help me,” Lauren, a second grader, said. “Excitement is building and staff are happy to be part of this change. They are digging in and working collaboratively to see how they can access materials, bring it into the classroom and make learning more meaningful to our students. Parent excitement was off the charts. So much good feedback. Over 100 parents attended and were actively engaged in all the demonstrations on our Open House Day,” Waldron said. STEM labs have been all the rage in education for years. The programs focused on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, areas where employers often struggle to find talent. But the programs didn’t show students how to employ creation and ingenuity, according to the writers at
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Continued From Page 1 James Komsa told The Manchester Times that residents from the various Crestwood Village co-ops, which sit along Wranglebrook and Schoolhouse roads, complained about several things. From Route 70, Pleasant Valley Road turns into Wranglebrook Road at Manchester Boulevard. Wranglebrook and Schoolhouse roads split past Spring Street. Both roads have 40 m.p.h. speed limits, which make them dangerous for people getting out of
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Continued From Page 4 EducationCloset.com. “STEAM is a way to take the benefits of STEM and complete the package by integrating these principles in and through the arts. STEAM takes STEM to the next
The Manchester Times, April 20, 2019, Page 5 their vehicles along the roads, Komsa said. He added there’s a reduced line of sight for motorists traveling both directions on those roads. The parked cars create an “unpleasant appearance” for those in the Crestwood Village communities. And, the roads are “essentially being used an overnight parking lot.” “Our Traffic Safety Unit investigated the complaints and determined that all of the vehicles in question belong to the residents of the Crestwood Village Community and are seldom moved, if ever,” Komsa said. “The police department and the township
are in the process of working out a solution which would allow daytime parking only (on Schoolhouse Rd and Wranglebrook Road) but prohibit overnight parking by township ordinance. This has not been finalized as of yet.” Komsa said he anticipates “that within the next 60 days this matter will be resolved.” Most of the vehicles are parked across one of the entrances to Crestwood Village IV at Hudson Parkway. Co-op president Bill Burns told The Manchester Times that commercial vehicles are not permitted to park in the community. He said the police
approached the co-op board and asked if there was any way to accommodate those vehicles, but Burns said the rules are the rules. Residents with vehicles that can’t be parked in their driveways or parking spots can use the clubhouse parking lot for $25 a month. The parked vehicles on Wranglebrook and Schoolhouse roads are parked on the grassy shoulder and not the road, and are parked legally. “Those vehicles are not our problem,” Burns said.
Gilmore started with 1868 Public Affairs around 2010, Abrosino said. He resigned to concentrate on his law firm, and 1868 asked for a letter of resignation in December to have it on record. “It’s not something rare in this business,” he said of someone leaving after a politician is out of office, noting that partners in the firm have had personal relationships with Gilmore for 20 years.
Gilmore, of Toms River, was indicted on six counts by a federal grand jury: one count of tax evasion; two counts of failing to collect, account for, and pay over payroll taxes for two quarters of one year; two counts of filing a false tax return; and one count of alleged loan application fraud. He allegedly owes more than $1 million in federal taxes while having spent more than $2.5 million on extravagant personal
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F eatured L etter School Funding Formula Flawed Please reconsider the flawed S-2 school funding plan. Yes, many schools have received a funding increase. However, far too many schools have had funding losses that will decimate the schools and towns for years to come, if not permanently. I am a proud alumni of Toms River schools. I moved back to Toms River to raise my children, as my wife and I love the town. We, along with many New Jersey citizens, are considering moving out of the state because of the heavy tax burden and the implementation of S-2. With the decrease in funding, the overall quality of education will fall. Toms River is still recovering from the catastrophe
of Hurricane Sandy. S-2 will make the recovery even more difficult. Toms River citizens are willing to pay more in taxes to keep the schools going. Unfortunately, the amount that the taxes will increase over the next 5-6 years will be far too heavy of a burden for working class families to handle. Toms River Schools has been one of the most fiscally responsible school districts for many years, and has even won awards as such. Please don’t penalize the children of New Jersey with unwarranted funding cuts from a flawed formula. Patrick Hay Toms River
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Why We Love & Vote For President Donald Trump As a private citizen and voter during the last 60 years, I can assure readers that after watching what the other side has done to a duly elected President, be on notice... It’s been all about “performance” and I do not refer this President’s responses to the many verbal attacks that never appear to end. Can anyone believe a person who has been attacked with such negative press, cannot respond? 90 percent percent of national press has been negative, while the real facts go as follows: • National Economy is strong. • Wages are up 3.2 percent, lower than that of our former presidents. • He has added 5 million
new jobs, thanks to jobs act and tax cuts on all business owners. • President Trump signed the First Step Act that reforms our broken criminal justice system. • He with solid care for our country pulled out of the Obama Iran Nuclear weapon deal. • NATO is now paying their share for defense (we have been paying way too long). • We now have two Supreme Court Justices that will follow the Constitution as it was written, and not induce their own political views. • Seated 85 new federal judges, an all-time record of 30 circuit judges. • Since our President Trump took office, nearly four million people have dropped off food stamps program. A good sign as they appeared to have taken advantage of the
• Unemployment rate for our countries Hispanics have reached an all-time low rate, the same data results for African Americans and women have also been reached unprecedented low rate. • President Trump has been fighting for an immigration system that will protect our southern border, and in that process is actually benefiting those who came here legally and through our laws and process. • President Trump has secured access quality health care our veterans and military organizations. • President Trump with his love for our country has been fighting for We The People, by working with his administration for everyone’s safety and wellbeing. • President Trump has tried to work with Congress, even making reasonable concessions, and has been willing to work with Congress and some of his own party ... yet they continue to move for his removal. I believe, having been a Democratic Centrist so many years ago, that we all should be supportive of a governing body, and our president who truly believes in our values and future of our families and children. Sal Sorce Manahawkin
Fear Of Purse Snatching In Whiting I am a resident of Whiting and have been for the past 20 years, but I continue to watch its demise with the closing of stores, as it limits the shopping for all residents of the surrounding area. We have currently been
Stop & Shop, which has recently become a scary place to shop. Two weeks ago an elderly woman was knocked down and ha d her pu r se stolen, but that is only the most recent. There have been at least four before this one. Through the grace of God that woman sustained only minor bruises but left with a fear she did not have before. Since this is not the f i r s t i n c id e nt a t t h i s st ore, some re side nt s approached the manager about secu r it y and his response was that security issues are the r e s p o n si bi l it y of t h e proper ty owner. Since Stop & Shop only leases the land, it is not their responsibility to provide security. The police are very busy taking care of the needs of Manchester and cannot be expected to patrol the shopping area on a full time basis. If you no longer drive, you are forced to use Stop & Shop since that is where the village busses go. If people no longer feel safe shopping there, that, like so many other stores, will shut down and Whiting will become a ghost town. I believe it is the responsibilit y of the elected officials to sustain the welfa re a nd safet y of its citizens. Si nce we helped put you in office, it seems to me that you should be working on a business plan to help not only Manchester but Whiting grow and feel safe once again. After all, t he dy na m ics a re changing as is the ages. So instead of looking toward re-election, look toward keeping Whiting a place that will attract new residents. Cynthia Cooke Whiting
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standard of craftsmanship at taxpayer-funded projects, and to prioritize workplace safety,” Smith said. “My legislation would make sure this law is enforced to the fullest extent so that taxpayer-funded construction projects are done right.” Smith’s legislation confronts the practice of “misclassification,” where independent contractors and subcontractors at federal construction projects falsely report high-skilled laborers at a rate adequate for lower training qualification, and/or for independent contractors. This practice
opens the bidding process to low-road contractors and thereby threatens the caliber of workmanship and workplace safety at federal construction projects. Through misclassification, contractors are able to skirt the law to pay smaller wages and fewer local, state and federal taxes. Over the years, Smith has visited federal jobs in all three counties in his district that have suffered from poor workmanship and delays because of loose enforcement of federal contracting safeguards. Smith’s bill is supported by NJ State Pipe Trades and NJ State Building & Construction Trades Council. “This legislation is long overdue. It will level the playing field for local contractors. The taxpayer has been and still is being cheated without this legislation,” stated Mike Maloney, Presi-
dent of the New Jersey State Pipe Trades. “By the current system and the contractor not using the appropriate skilled craft for the day, week or the duration of the job, the cost overruns on federally funded military Davis-Bacon jobs are rampant. I challenge anyone to dispute that. This legislation will put local skilled craft workers to work and with that scenario everybody wins. This includes the worker, the vendors and the towns of where the construction is being performed.” “We applaud Congressman Smith’s dedication to working men and women of the building and construction industry underscored by his recent efforts to stop unscrupulous contractors from misclassifying and exploiting their workers,” stated William Mullen, President of the New Jersey State Building & Construction Trades Council. “Misclassified employees are robbed of critical benefits and protections they are entitled to by law, such as a fair wage, overtime compensation, unemployment insurance, and safe workplaces. Our
tax dollars should not support federal contractors who skirt the law at the expense of working men and woman of the building and construction trades industry.” “This year alone, more than $146 million in military construction will be awarded at the Joint Base and we will be closely watching each and every one of these sites to ensure that our taxpayers get their money’s worth and that these projects are done right and safely,” Smith said. “At the same time, however, we know that there needs to be a system-wide investigation to identify those flyby-night contractors who routinely circumvent current rules and regulations, so that we can quantify the problem and prevent bad actors from gaining such critical contract work in the first place.” The Davis-Bacon Act of 1931 requires that workers at federal projects of construction, alteration, or repair, and which the federal government is party to, are paid locally prevailing wages as determined by the Department of Labor. If locally prevailing wages
have not been paid to employees at the project, the government can terminate the contract. To better enforce this law, Smith’s bill would require the GAO to investigate what programs the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has in place to monitor contractor misclassification, to ensure lawful wages are being paid to all employees at federal construction sites, and to receive and examine any misclassification complaints. “We need to know what is being done by agencies that have the responsibility for enforcing the law here,” Smith said. “There must be enforcement mechanisms in place to ensure workers are not being taken advantage of, and that our tax dollars will fund quality construction projects.” On Oct. 4, 2018, Smith led a letter to the GAO requesting an investigation of USACE and its practices and protocols for finding misclassification, due to reports of violations of the Davis-Bacon Act by federal contractors and subcontractors.
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WHITING – Join the Crestwood Village III Travel Club for upcoming events including the following trips. Friday, May 17, 2019: Camelot at the Algonquin Arts Theatre in Manasquan. Price is $45. Trip includes Show ticket and round-trip transportation including driver gratuity. We will gather at Unity Hall at 6:15 p.m. and will return approximately 12 a.m. Due to the popularity of this trip in the past and the limited number of seats available, all tickets must be paid in full at time of reservation. No reservations can be accepted without payment. Thursday, July 11: Resorts Casino in Atlantic City, Cruise & $20 Lunch Voucher. Price is $73. Trip includes round-trip transportation including driver gratuity to Resorts Casino in Atlantic City, one hour cruise and a $20 lunch voucher. Casino bonus of $15 slot play. Casino bonuses are subject to change without notice. Valid Government Issued ID required to receive Casino bonus. Gather at Unity Hall 250 Schoolhouse Rd at 8:45 a.m. and return at 6:45 p.m. A $30 deposit is required at time of reservation, with the balance of $43 due by June 10, 2019. Thursday, August 15: Sands Casino in Bethlehem, PA. Price is $40. Trip includes roundtrip transportation including driver gratuity to Sands Casino in Bethlehem including Outlet Shopping at the Resort. Casino package is $30 free play. Casino bonuses are subject to change without notice. Valid Government Issued ID required to receive Casino bonus. Gather at Unity Hall 250 Schoolhouse Road at 8:30 a.m. and return at 6 p.m.
Thursday, September 26: Lancaster, PA Lunch with Amish Family. Price is $90. Trip includes round-trip transportation including all gratuities, authentic PA Dutch family Style lunch at the homestead of Henry and Linda Stoltzfus and a stop at Kitchen Kettle. Gather at Unity Hall at 7:45 a.m. and return at 7 p.m. A $30 deposit is required at time of reservation with another $30 payment due by June 17, 2019 and the balance of $30 due by August 26, 2019. Thursday, December 5: Surflight Theatre and Lunch at Maggie’s. Price is $105. Trip includes Show ticket to “Tis the Season” at Surflight Theatre, lunch at Maggie’s, roundtrip transportation and all gratuities. Lunch choices are Lobster Cake, Strip Steak, Sausage & Broccoli Rabe, Grilled Chicken, Stuffed Flounder, Chicken Francaise or Vegetable Ravoli. We will gather at Unity Hall at 10 a.m. and will return at approximately 5:45 p.m. A $30 deposit is required at time of reservation with another $30 payment due by July 15, 2019 and the balance of $45 due by October 25, 2019. Deposits will only be refunded if the trip is cancelled. Tickets for all trips will be on sale on Monday mornings at Unity Hall from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Please make all checks payable to CV3 Travel Club and mail to Rose Kantenwein, 46A Yorktowne Parkway Whiting, NJ 08759 and please include your phone number. For reservations or information on any trip, call Rose Kantenwein at 732-408-5441 or Lois Pearson at 732-350-7448.
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St. Stephen’s Upcoming Trips
WHITING – Join St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church for upcoming trips including: A trip to the Delaware Museum of Art on August 15, 2019. Cost is $52. A trip to the Woodmere Art Museum and Philadelphia Museum of Art on June 16. Cost is $57. A trip to Chanticleer on May 22, 2019. The cost is $56. A trip to Mt. Cuba Gardens & Brandywine River Museum on June 26, 2019. Cost is $82. A trip to the Museum of the American Revolution on September 10, 2019. Cost is $59
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Crestwood Village II Flea Market & Yard Sale
WHITING – Join Crestwood Village II Residents Club for an Indoor Flea Market. You’ll find plenty of great bargains at the Indoor Flea Market at Village II on Saturday, April 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Doors will open promptly at 9 a.m. You’ll find a wide variety of household items, collectibles, books, toys, jewelry, crafts, clothing, linens and so much more! Food and beverages are also available for purchase while you shop. And there will be a 50-50 drawing as well. Winner need not be present.
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You do not want to miss our semi-annual event. So be sure to mark your calendar and come check us out on April 27! On Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18, Crestwood Village II will hold their Spring Yard Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. Come and stop by the Village and see what’s for sale. Look for the balloons at the homes for bargains. You never know what you may find. Maps and lists of homes will be available at Harmony Hall 470 Route 530, Whiting, each day.
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MANCHESTER – Join Manchester Township in remembering all our veterans who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of our nation. The Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony will be held on May 27, 10 a.m.,
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per person. A trip to the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia on October 23, 2019. Cost is $65. A trip to Winterthur on November 26 for a Yuletide Tour and an exhibit of the clothes from Costuming the Crown. Cost is $67. A trip to the New York Botanical Gardens to see the Holiday Train Show on December 3, 2019. Cost is $64. A trip to Longwood Gardens to see the Christmas Display on December 6, 2019. Cost is $70. Call Stefanie at 732-350-2904 for information on any of these trips.
at the World War II Memorial Park. Manchester is inviting children to adorn their bicycles with patriotic decorations and take part in the parade. Admission is free.
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Crestwood Village Six Travel Announces New Trip for December
WHITING – Crestwood Village Six Travel is selling tickets for all trips that have been previously announced. These trips are very affordable and popular so booking early is a good idea. New Trip: December 12 to Doolan’s, Spring Lake to see the “Radio City Tribute Holiday Spectacular” with the Rockette Style Senior Calendar Girls, Mike Byrne and the All Star Players plus an incredible Comedian. Cost is $95 and includes complete luncheon including salad, wine/soda, dessert, coffee/tea and choice of Roast Beef, Chicken Kiev or Herbal Salmon. One hour open bar is included prior to dinner. Bus departs at 10:15 a.m. and arrives back at 4:15 p.m. A $50 deposit is due by July 8 and remaining $45 is due by September 23. The following trips, previously announced, have buses that are filling up quickly: May 16 to the Resorts Casino, Atlantic City.
Price $25 with $25 slot play. June 10 to the Sands Casino/ Outlets, Bethlehem, PA. Price $30 with $30 slot play. July 18 to Harrah’s Casino/Race Track, Chester, PA. Price $30 with $30 slot play. Sept. 5 for our annual “On the Way to Cape May” trip. Price $25. Oct. 21 to the Golden Nugget, Atl. City. Price is $25 with $25 slot play and $5 food coupon. Nov. 11 to the Golden Nugget, Atl. City. Price is $25 with $25 slot play and $5 food coupon. Non-Residents of Village 6 are always welcome. No refunds unless trips are cancelled. Casinos’ bonuses can be changed at the Casino’s discretion. Only deluxe bus transportation is used and cost includes driver’s gratuity. Ticket Sales are Mondays 10-11 a.m. at Deerfield Hall, 6 Congasia Rd, Whiting/ Manchester. For more information call Julie at 732-849-5363 or Doris at 732-716-1460.
Annual Ice Cream Social
MANCHESTER – Manchester PTA presents the annual Ice Cream Social on May 3, 6:308:30 p.m., at the Manchester High School cafeteria. This is a free community event courtesy of the Manchester PTA. Live entertainment will be provided by Manchester students and
local entertainers. Featuring Mr. Softee! Sponsored in part by the Manchester Township Education Association, Mr. Softee, and the Municipal Alliance. Please use entrance on the patio side by the soccer field and cafeteria.
1st Annual Corn Hole Tournament
MANCHESTER – Join Manchester Township for the first ever Corn Hole Tournament at Pine Lake on July 27. Rain date: July 28. Team pre-registration is required by July 12. Ages 13-15: 10 a.m. start
Ages 16-17: 12 p.m. start Ages 18+: 2 p.m. start To register your team, contact the Recreation Department at 732-657-8121 ext. 5102.
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• Pregnancy testing • Flu & pneumonia immunizations • Substance abuse & physical education activity education • WIC Certification • Dental education • Giveaway prizes and more! “The Ocean County Health Department observes National Minority Health Month by promoting healthy lifestyles for Ocean County residents of all races and socioeconomic status. This free health fair and clinic is another piece to our ultimate goal in the ongoing effort to build healthier communities,” stated Daniel E. Regenye, OCHD Public Health Coordinator. “We felt there was no better time than National Minority Health Month to organize this full service health fair and offer our residents as many free health services as we could provide - all in one program.” The theme for this year’s National Minority Health Month is “Active and Healthy.” For more information, visit ochd.org; follow the OCHD You Tube! channel or Facebook; or check out the new website at phu2.org.
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NJ Organizing Project Helping Sandy Families In Recovery Process
By Kimberly Bosco The New Jersey Organizing Project is providing assistance to those who plan to take advantage of the state’s new supplemental fund and assistance program for families still displaced or affected by Superstorm Sandy. Members of the NJOP joined state and local officials recently to announce that New Jersey is rolling out a supplemental fund for homeowners still stuck in the RREM program. Beginning in June, homeowners can submit an application. In addition, the state will also extend rental assistance for still-displaced families for up to 40 months and place a freeze on “clawbacks.” “It’s around six and a half years since Superstorm Sandy,” said Krista Sperber of the NJOP. “There are people here today who haven’t even been able to even start
rebuilding because they don’t have enough funding, and others who thought they were finished, even though they followed the rules and did all they were told, are now being told the state wants back thousands of dollars in grant funds. It is great to see options available where there weren’t before and a freeze on clawbacks while we continue to look for solutions.”
NJOP will host community meetings at various locations to help homeowners moving forward in the recovery process. Meetings will be held: • April 27, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Ventnor Public Library, 6500 Atlantic Ave, Ventnor • May 4, 2-4 p.m.: Seeds of Service, 725 Mantoloking Road, Brick • May 19, 1-3 p.m.: Elks Club, 251 Church
St, Belford “We are thankful for recognition from the Governor, Senator and Congressman for grassroots Sandy families and organizations like ours who have been pushing for these important changes and we look forward to keeping up the fight to get families home,” said NJOP Board President Joe Mangino.
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TOMS RIVER – Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services is holding a job fair for RN, LPN, and CHHA positions, all shifts, on April 22, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Toms River, 615 Main Street, 08753. In honor of Earth Day, Preferred is giving a free plant for all applicants while supplies last. Preferred is also offering food, a raffle, and other giveaways at the job fair. Immediate interviews will be given at the job fair. Bring a resume, a driver’s license, social security card, and a license as an RN, an LPN, or a CHHA. Applicants can also apply online at PreferredCares.com. For more information about the job fair, call 732-840-5566. For more information about Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, contact Lisa Gallicchio, director of community relations, at lisa@ preferredcares.com or 732-547-9886, or visit PreferredCares.com.
Rain washes pollutants into storm drains which flows directly into our streams, lakes, rivers and the ocean. So what can you do?
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WHITING – Join in for a Mother’s Day Cinco de Mayo Fiesta and Fashion Show on May 5, 2 p.m. at Fellowship Hall. The cost is $10 per person. For more information, call the church office at 609-693-5222.
WHAT’S THE PROBLEM WITH PET WASTE?
WHY SHOULD YOU CARE ABOUT CLEAN WATER?
Rain can wash pet waste that sits on a lawn or unpaved surface into storm drains, ultimately ending up in our lakes, rivers and the ocean. Pet waste contains coliform bacteria and other pollutants that can make people sick, and often cause beach closures on lakes or the ocean. Coliform bacteria can contaminate shellfish, which causes people to get very sick when they are eaten. Bacteria from pet waste can also pollute your drinking water, as well as kill fish, wildlife and plants. Pet waste is not only a health hazard but also a nuisance in our neighborhoods.
Stormwater pollution is one of the greatest threats to New Jersey’s clean water supply. Clean water provides access to safe drinking water, a place for recreation, commercial opportunities, healthy wildlife habitats, and adds beauty to our landscape. Rain washes pollution from streets, parking lots, and lawns into storm drains, then directly to our streams, rivers, lakes and the ocean.
YOU CAN HELP! • Use newspaper, plastic bags, or a pooper-scooper to pick up the waste when you walk your pet.
Did you know more than 60 percent of water pollution comes from things like motor oil, fertilizers,pet waste, and detergents? By sharing the responsibility and making small, easy changes in our daily lives,we can keep common pollutants out of stormwater.
• Properly dispose of pet waste into the trash or toilet. (Do NOT dispose of newspaper or plastic bags in the toilet.) • Do not dispose of pet waste in storm drains. Thanks to the Washington State Department of Ecology, King County, and the cities of Bellevue, Seattle and Tacoma.
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While hearing loss is most commonly caused by prolonged exposure to loud noises – also referred to as sensorineural hearing loss – a number of medical conditions can lead to hearing impairment as well. Fortunately, some of these medical conditions are reversible, allowing hearing to become fully restored. Current research is finding strong associations between hearing loss and cardiovascular disease, diabetes, smoking, obesity and dementia. But many lesser-known conditions can impact your hearing health in potentially serious ways. Here are a few of them: 1. Blood Conditions: Poor blood flow is typically the result of circulatory system troubles and can restrict the flow of oxygen to the inner ear. Conditions affecting blood flow include sickle-cell anemia, diabetes and heart conditions. Things like high blood pressure, hypercoagulability and polycythemia can also cause blood related hearing loss. 2. Infections: Meningitis, a bacterial or fungal infection of the brain and spinal cord, can cause sudden hearing loss. Hearing loss is also a side effect of treatment of tuberculosis – though it is possible that the medication used in treatment is what causes the impairment. Both hearing loss and tinnitus are common side effects of Lyme disease (carried by ticks), as well as some STDs, like syphilis. 3. Disease: Ménière’s disease, a disorder of the fluids in the inner ear, is one of the most common causes of hearing loss. Its root is unknown, and the disease typically affects
only one ear in individuals between ages 20 and 50. Other issues known to affect hearing include hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid), kidney disease medications, Paget’s disease and autoimmune inner ear disease, which results in sudden onset hearing loss and must be treated as a medical emergency. 4. Hereditary Conditions: Hearing loss may run in your family. Some serious genetic disorders, such as Waardenburg syndrome, cause the head and internal organs to develop differently, which may result in hearing loss that is difficult to correct through treatment or surgery. Other conditions, like otosclerosis, affect the bones in the middle ear that conduct sound to the cochlea; some of these conditions are correctable with surgery. 5. Tumors and Cancer: Cancers of the head, neck or ear areas can affect the inner ear, but cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy and radiation, are also notorious for causing hearing loss. Some recent research out of the U.K. suggests that aspirin can help prevent permanent hearing loss as a side effect of the cancer drug cisplatin, but further research is necessary. Acoustic neuromas and tumors that grow on the auditory nerve can cause hearing loss or tinnitus, and they may put pressure on the brain, leading to other conditions. Both are usually benign and can be removed surgically. Free Hearing Screening – Do you have a friend or family member who has complained of an inability to hear things as clearly as they once did? We’ll screen their hearing free of charge. Your referrals mean a healthier local community and healthier communities benefit everyone.
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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
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By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Last night I watched a classic movie from 1934 called, “It Happened One Night” starring Clark Gable and Caudette Colbert. The two lovebirds smoked throughout the whole movie! It was what people did, especially the socialites and the wealthy. Smoking used to be in vogue until decades later, the correlation was revealed between carcinogens in cigarettes and lung cancer. It’s going to be the same with wine and pancreatic cancer, liver or colon cancer. I’m worried you’re trading in your pancreas for your heart. Why? Because there was a study more than seven years ago that found a link between pancreatic cancer and alcohol use. More specifically, three or more drinks a day is associated with increased risk of death from pancreatic cancer. Did everyone forget that alcohol is a free radical that destroys every cell in its path? It’s your liver that sends out antioxidants to neutralize the alcohol damage, but that’s one of the organs that alcohol targets for destruction. Changes in the NAD to NADH ratio occur inside your cells. Alcohol consumption leads to Alcoholic Liver Disease (ALD). So your own defense against alcohol will be rendered useless to the oxidative damage that occurs with every sip. That’s not good for your heart, you know. Alcohol intake is a modifiable risk factor just like other modifiable risk factor including obesity, smoking, being sedentary, exposing yourself to chemicals in parabens in cosmetics, acrylic nails, pesticides, fabric softeners and hair colorants.
Life is a little journey with a million beautiful moments and it makes me sad to think that you are unknowingly hurting yourself due to propaganda. From a scientific standpoint, you’d have to consume approximately 10 bottles of wine (bottles, not glasses) in order to have a therapeutic dose of resveratrol to activate PGC-1 alpha, or to benefit your heart. So all the propaganda to drink red wine with dinner each night for “heart health” is negligent, potentially harmful and ultimately irresponsible: The stuff is pitched to us as if it’s a missing mineral or vitamin, but this is so silly if you think about it. Cigarette smoking accounts for over 480,000 deaths annually, just in the United States. It encompasses more than 41,000 deaths from inhaling secondhand smoke. This is 1,300 deaths every day and it’s an uncomfortable passing. On average, smokers die 10 years earlier than nonsmokers. What will the headlines read in 10 years about alcohol-related pancreatic cancer? With that in mind, consider what you’re drinking tonight, and how much of it. My take home point is that you can make changes today that improve your general health, and lower your risk for cancer, and essentially allow the people who love you, to love you longer! I hold to my main point which is that liquor, beer and red wine are not like vitamins for your heart and if you think that they are, consider today’s blog your official warning. You have an opportunity to modify your intake of these oxidative chemicals before it’s too late.
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Search The Deed Room With The County Clerk
By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – Join the Ocean County Clerk for “Searching the Deed Room,” a workshop held on April 27, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., in the deed room at the Ocean County Courthouse, 118 Washington St. Ocean County residents, with the help of staff from the Ocean County Clerk’s office, will get the chance to tour the deed room and
even trace their property ownership records. This is a free workshop but registration is required. To register, send an email to Ocean County Clerk Scott M. Colabella at scolabella@co.ocean.nj.us or call 732-929-2018. “Residents are unaware of how much information they have access to, and even how to look up property records,” Colabella said. “This event gives them an opportunity to
learn firsthand how easy it is to access this kind of information and just how much they have at their convenience.” While you’re there, you can also find out how to register for the County Clerk’s Property Alert Service. This is a program that sends electronic notifications to property owners when documents pertaining to their property are recorded with the County Clerk.
“This workshop provides residents with the chance to get a better understanding of the workings of the County Clerk’s Office and in particular getting information as it relates to their property,” said Ocean County Freeholder Gary Quinn, who serves as freeholder liaison to the County Clerk. This workshop is timed to coincide with April as National County Government Month. Since 1991, the National Association of Counties has dedicated the month of April to encouraging counties to promote services and programs offered to the public. “This workshop will help satisfy the curiosity of any Ocean County resident who has an interest in tracing their property ownership records,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Virginia E. Haines. “Scott and his staff do a great job in making sure certain information is accessible to our residents.” Since it began just a few years ago, this workshop has proven to be quite popular among residents. “I encourage our residents to attend the program and get a better understanding of the information that pertains to their homes which no doubt is one of the most significant purchases they will make,” Colabella said. “Some will find interesting history attached to their deed. Others will learn about the helpful resources we have.”
28th Annual Scholarship Golf Classic OCEAN COUNTY – On August 29, 2019, the Ocean County Mayor’s Association presents the 28th Annual Scholarship Golf Classic. This event enables Ocean County mayors, corporations, and friends to renew and strengthen relationships vital to our Ocean County high schools and communities, and provides an opportunity to help students who need financial assistance. Proceeds from this golf outing fund the scholarship program. The golf outing over the past 27 years has awarded over $690,000 in scholarships. The Ocean County Mayor’s Association awards 20 $1,000 scholarships to one high school senior from each Ocean County high school. Four additional $500 scholarships are awarded to students attending Ocean County Vocational Technical schools. The association also awards $5,000 to the Trustees of the Ocean County College for a scholarship fund distributed to incoming OCC freshmen. In addition, the William T. Hornidge Memorial Scholarship provides $1,000 to the person who achieved the highest academic record achieved during four years attending high school, the David M. Simmons Memorial Scholarship provides $1,000, the Russell K. Corby Scholarship, and Arthur P. Petracco memorial Scholarship provides $1,000 each to students entering various fields. Rain date: Sept. 19, 2019. For more information, contact April D. Elley, OCMA Administrator at 732-644-0657.
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A necessary but intensive task during your journey to purchase your new home will be providing your mortgage representative with all of the financial records and additional information they may require during the home buying process. Equally, during a re-finance of your existing home many of the same financial records will be required. In either case, the process is started with an application and then moves through the underwriting process until the loan is clear to close. This time period may span from 30 days to several months, depending on the complexity of the loan program. There are several tips to remember which will help achieve a smooth closing. First, as an applicant, you never want to open new credit cards, switch credit card balances to new credit cards or make large purchases on existing credit cards. Even the smallest of purchases on a new card may lead to a much larger available line of credit. This is important to remember when you are paying for movers or looking to purchase new appliances and/ or furniture for your new home. All of these actions can disrupt your income to debt ratio which can be a major obstacle in getting to that clear to close position. Make sure prior to utilizing any credit that it is discussed with your Attorney and mortgage representative to avoid delays in obtaining clearance to close your loan. Second, in a situation where you are either re-financing your existing home or purchasing a home that requires repairs prior to closing, make sure all home improvements/repairs are completed prior to the home appraisal. Nearly all loans require an appraisal. Therefore, in order to avoid any delays with your closing,
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CLASSIFIEDS Real Estate Rental or Purchase 1 & 2 BR Homes – Adult 55+ Community Homestead Run – Toms River. www.homesteadrun.com. Call 732-370-2300. (17)
For Rent Room For Rent, Brick, Herbertsville - Quiet house, shared bath, Wi-fi, unfurnished. $660 Call Bob 732-278-8976. (18) Seaside Park - Yearly Lease, Beautiful Oceanfront 2 Bedroom Apartment with Spectacular Sunrises from Private Deck, SUPER Clean and Quiet $1900. 908-278-5491. (19) 75 Yr Old Male Veteran - Looking to rent a room in whiting area. I have very good reference. 201-850-0323. (20) 55+ Crestwood V-6 - Whiting 2 Bedroom, EIK, 1 1/2 bath, garage, newly updated. $975.00 mo. + utilities, 1 1/2 month security. NO PETS, NON-SMOKER. 732 716-1386. (20)
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Micromedia looking for a high-energy account rep to sell print and online advertising in Ocean County. Competitive base, bonuses & company benefits. Successful applicant should possess good communication skills & a desire to grow with the company. E-Mail resumes to jallentoff@jersey shoreonline.com. EOE. (t/n) 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) 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) Laundromat Attendant - For PT Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863. (19) Sell Avon - Be own boss. Set your own hours. Call 732-773-5078. (18) 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
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OCC Concert Band Presents ‘An American Salute’
TOMS RIVER — The Ocean County College Concert Band salutes our retired and active members of the military with a musical tribute scheduled for 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts. The Grunin Center is located on the OCC Main Campus, on College Drive in Toms River.
Throughout our history, one thing has remained constant: brave men and women have fought and died for our freedom. Please join us as the OCC Concert Band honors our veterans with “An American Salute,” featuring selections so full of pride and emotion there won’t be a dry eye in the audience. Conducted by Anthony Tafrow.
Tickets: Adults $20, Seniors $18, Active Military and Retired Veterans $10. Contact the ticket office for group and student rates. 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.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of APR 20 - apR 26 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Some people will enter your life as a blessing in the week ahead. Others may come into your life to teach you something of importance. More than one of your prayers or calls for help will be answered. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may valiantly search for validation in the week ahead. True success is doing the right thing, even when nobody’s going to know whether you did it or not. You may become the target of an innocent flirtation. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): It is fine to emulate a role model, but you can’t copy someone’s style forever. In the upcoming week you might be able to pull the wool over someone’s eyes but eventually you will need to live up to the spin. CANCER (June 21-July 22): In the week to come you may see things as you wish they were rather than as they are. Keep your eyes open and you will be able to find the missing piece of a romantic puzzle you’ve been working on. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In the week ahead, you might recall the words of a writer who said, “The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.” It will be easy to see when you should be a team player and when you should make decisions independently. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The most rewarding journeys do not follow a straight line. There is nothing wrong with taking side excursions to explore something new and different. Give yourself permission to get sidetracked this week.
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Wolfgang Puck’s Kitchen Teach Your Children To Bake Like A Pro Pastry Chef Over Spring Break By Wolfgang Puck Spring break is almost here. If you have schoolaged children or grandchildren, you’ve probably been thinking about how you’ll keep them busy. Some people have booked family trips, while others have planned one-week springtime camp sessions. But for most of us, I suspect, the week winds up being a day-to-day thing, with play dates, trips to movies or museums and other one-off activities to pass the time. With that in mind, let me suggest a perfect activity for grown-ups and kids to share; one that will yield dividends everyone can enjoy all week long and then even go on enjoying on Easter. Of course, I’m talking about baking cookies. But not just any cookies! I’d like to share a recipe that yields some of the best chocolate chunk cookies I’ve ever tasted, recently dreamed up by my pastry team to serve at this year’s Governors Ball following the Oscars ceremony on Feb. 24. Since the cookies were developed and prepared in a professional kitchen, I thought I would share the recipe in a format similar to what the pros use when baking: All of the measurements here are metric. There’s a good reason for that. Though there is often artistry in the way baked goods are presented, pastry making is also a science, in which precision is essential to produce the ideal results. And the metric system helps make that possible. Why? Because all of the ingredients are weighed right down to the last gram; and with 28.35 grams in 1 ounce, the metric system yields much more precise results than our old imperial measurements. How do you measure that way in an American kitchen? Fortunately, countertop digital metric scales are relatively inexpensive today and can be found easily in well-stocked kitchen stores or online. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for use, practice measuring with a few ingredients, and you’ll have the hang of it in no time. While you’re shopping for your scale, also look for the highest-quality chocolate for these cookies. I like the Jivara variety of milk chocolate from Valrhona, which contains 40 percent cacao solids and tastes less sweet but more chocolaty. The recipe also includes caramelized pecans that you’ll find easy to make; all the easier if you prepare them in a bigger batch than you’ll need just for the cookies. The rest will store well in an airtight container, to be used in a future cookie batch, sprinkled over ice cream or enjoyed as a snack. So there you have it: A cookie recipe that does it all, offering delicious results from a fun yet educational spring break activity that also provides dividends for your holiday dessert table! MILK CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIES WITH CARAMELIZED PECANS Makes about 6 dozen cookies 266 grams (about 2 sticks plus 2 3/4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, chilled, cut into 1/2-inch (12-mm) cubes 266 grams (about 1 1/3 cups) granulated sugar 266 grams (about 1 1/3 cups) light brown sugar
118 grams shelled raw eggs (about 2 large eggs) 9 grams (just over 2 teaspoons) vanilla extract 532 grams (about 4 2/3 cups sifted) all-purpose flour 9 grams (1 1/4 teaspoons) baking soda 4 grams (3/4 teaspoon) salt 354 grams (about 12 1/2 ounces) Valrhona Jivara milk chocolate, coarsely chopped 177 grams (about 1 1/4 cups) caramelized pecans (recipe follows) In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, combine the butter, sugar and light brown sugar. Mix on speed 2 for 2 minutes. Then, raise the speed to 4 and continue mixing for 4 minutes longer, until the mixture looks like a creamy. Reduce the speed back to 2 and add the eggs one at a time, beating for 30 seconds after each addition. Add the vanilla, continue to beat briefly to incorporate, and then stop the machine. In a separate mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda and salt. Turn the machine back on to speed 1 and sprinkle in the sifted ingredients, beating for 1 minute and stopping as needed to make sure that all the ingredients are incorporated. Add the chocolate and pecans, and continue mixing just until fully incorporated. Position an oven rack to the middle of the oven and preheat the oven to 310 F. Line 1 or more baking sheets with parchment paper. (If using only 1 sheet, be sure to let it cool between batches.) With a 1-ounce (30-mL) scoop, scoop the dough onto the baking sheet, allowing about 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm) between each scoop. Bake the cookies until they have spread out evenly and are golden brown around the edges but still slightly soft in the center, about 10 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven, and leave the cookies to cool on the sheet for about 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Continue baking more batches; or refrigerate the dough for up to three days; or, if you like, freeze scoops of dough, and package them for future baking. Store the baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. CARAMELIZED PECANS Makes about 1 kilogram (6 cups) 661 grams (about 6 cups) pecan pieces 331 grams (about 2 2/3 cups) confectioners’ sugar 8 grams (1 1/2 teaspoons) sea salt In a medium pot, combine the pecans, sugar and salt. Cook over low heat, stirring continuously and keeping a close eye on the nuts, until the sugar has melted completely, coating the nuts and turning a light caramel-brown color. Immediately empty the nuts onto a baking sheet or tray lined with parchment paper and, with a metal spoon or spatula, quickly spread them out in a single layer. Leave at room temperature until the nuts have cooled completely. Store in an airtight container at cool room temperature.
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