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Mayor Accused Of Anti-Semitism, Receives Death Threats
By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – Mayor John G. Ducey said he had three choices when he received an anti-Semitic Tweet from a resident. The Tweet read, “Can we please do something about our parks and beaches. They are being invaded by the Hasidic and Orthodox Jews and being ruined. Our tax paying residents are being forced out while politicians sit and do nothing.” His first choice was to ignore it and not respond at all, “but up to that point I always responded to every tweet because I believe in open and accessible government,” he said in a phone interview on April 26. His second choice was to confront the individual, but he said he didn’t want to inflame the situation in a Twitter battle “and give credence
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–Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn The intersection of Chambers Bridge Road and Route 70 has a lot of crashes, police said. By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – From January 1 until April 25 of this year, there were about 676 motor vehicle accidents in the township, and 32 to 36 percent of those were rearend collisions due to driver inattentiveness, said Police Chief James Riccio. That number is about 50 fewer than last year at
the same time, he added. Chief Riccio said there is no way to tell if the crashes were the result of texting or speeding, but the top four intersections for accidents in Brick are Chambers Bridge Road/Route 70; Cedar Bridge Avenue/Route 70; Route 70/Route 88; and Brick Boulevard/Beaverson Boulevard,
which are all county or state roads. The police have traffic concerns in a number of areas of town, which are oftentimes the result of roads no longer being able to handle the volume of traffic that has resulted from a growing population, he said. (Traffic- See Page 2)
GOP Leader Steps Down
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The county chairman of the Republicans has tendered his resignation following convictions on charges related to
tax evasion. George Gilmore, 70, of Toms River, was recently convicted of three charges related to tax evasion with his (GOP- See Page 4)
Festival Brings Nature Closer To Home
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – You might be surprised at the diversity of plants and animals in Ocean County. They might not be in your back yard, depending on where you live, but deer, fox, and a lot more are in the wooded areas, and there were ways to learn about them at the Cattus Island Nature Festival. Centered around the recently revived Cooper Environmental Center, the festival was a way for families to learn more about the world
around them. Live animal demonstrations complemented the tanks of animals on display. Exhibits and games were set up to teach people how to identify furs, shells, and other artifacts. Around the center were tables set up for art projects. Local groups like the Potter Creek Crusaders or Master Gardeners had information booths. Woodworkers and other crafters sold their wares. Outdoor activities such as archery and seining (Festival- See Page 4)
–Photo by Chris Lundy Kids were taught archery at a station down one of the trails.
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Continued From Page 1 firm, Gilmore & Monahan. This firm does a lot of work for local municipalities. His attorney, Kevin Marino, has said that he is seeking to overturn the conviction. He did not return a request to comment for this story. Gilmore resigned as chairman effective 4 p.m. on April 24, according to a press release from the Ocean County Republican Organization Chairman. “According to our organizational by-laws vice-chairwoman Barbara Lanuto will take over as acting chair until an election is held to formally nominate a successor,” the release stated. It explained that Lanuto will have 60 days to call a meeting to elect the new chair, and that she has the sole authority to call this meeting. Gilmore has his hands in a lot of places in the county. Ever since the convictions, his titles have been falling like dominoes. The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office “will be pursuing the forfeiture of all public positions held by Mr. Gilmore,” a representative said. It is unclear if this meant his status as the township attorney in a number of local municipalities. In most of them, he rarely attends meetings. Rather, an employee of his does the work. Municipal officials have stated that they have no problem with the attorney that does the work in his stead. He had served as the chairman of the Board of Elections until his resignation effective April 23. His retirement is effective May 1. This is the only regular county employment he has. As a convicted person, he loses his right to vote under current law. He also resigned as a member of the GOPAC in April. This political action committee raises funds for Republican campaigns and educates candidates on the best practices in winning an election. Even before the trial, Gilmore parted ways amiably with lobbying firm 1868 Public Affairs. He had joined them in 2010, when Gov. Chris Christie came into office, and resigned in 2018 when Christie left office. The Charges Gilmore was found guilty of one charge
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of making false statements on a 2015 loan application submitted to Ocean First Bank, and two charges of failing to collect, account for, and pay over payroll taxes withheld from employees for two quarters in 2016. A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s office detailed the charges. As a partner and shareholder at Gilmore & Monahan, he was in control of the law firm’s financials. For tax quarters ending March 31, 2016 and June 30, 2016, the firm withheld tax payments from its employees’ checks, but Gilmore did not pay them in full to the IRS. Regarding the loan application, he applied for a Uniform Residential Loan Application (URLA) to obtain refinancing of a mortgage loan for $1.5 million with a “cash out” provision that provided Gilmore would obtain cash from the loan on Nov. 21, 2014. On Jan. 22, 2015, he updated the application, failing to disclose outstanding 2013 tax liabilities and personal loans he got from other people. He had received $572,000 from the cash out portion of the loan. The jury was not able to reach a decision on the charge of tax evasion for years 2013, 2014, and 2015, the court spokesman said. He was acquitted of two charges of filing false tax returns for calendar years 2013 and 2014. The sentencing date will be July 23. The two counts of failing to collect, account for, and pay over payroll taxes each carry a maximum penalty of five years in prison, and a $250,000 fine, or twice the gross gain or loss from the offense. The count of loan application fraud carries a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison and a $1 million fine. He had been accused of evading more than $1 million in taxes. Meanwhile, he had been spending a great deal on home remodeling and lavish decorations, reportedly such things as a mammoth tusk and a statue of George Washington. His attorney, Kevin Marino, had said that these purchases were due to a hoarding disorder, and even retained a psychological expert to testify about it. However, the federal government did not want to hear that testimony. Marino has stated that he will attempt to overturn the convictions. The trial had begun April 1, 2019, before U.S. District Judge Anne E. Thompson in Trenton federal court.
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were organized. So was kayaking, but it was a little too windy that day so that event was cancelled. The 4-H organization had a few young people showing the animals they cared for, hoping to teach people how to take care of hamsters and rabbits because they make really good pets. For 39 years, the festival has provided people with an appreciation for the natural world in the county. It was also an opportunity to learn about –Photo by Chris Lundy Cattus Island County Park. Nestled off Fischer Boulevard, it’s almost Jessica Mannikus, 10, of Manchester, was teach500 acres of trails and waterways. It ing children about care of hamsters through 4-H gets more than 2,000 visitors a year, with the help of Pancake and Cookie.
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and validation to his point of view,” he said. And his third choice was to ignore the bigoted part of the tweet and tell them what to do if there is a problem at one of the parks. “I chose the third option,” he said, and Tweeted, “Our parks security has started already. Just call police with any problems and they will send them out.” (Security for township parks typically starts when school lets out, but security started earlier this year because people have been trying to use Bernie Cooke Park even though it is under construction). “I knew fairly well he wouldn’t make a call for parks security because there was no problem” Ducey said. “He was just a bigoted person.” Afterwards, the resident, Twitter user @simms10471 turned his anger towards Ducey, continuing to Tweet that the laws should be changed to ban non-residents from using township parks, and that the mayor wasn’t doing enough. “I said I can’t, that is discriminatory and I wouldn’t do such a thing,” Ducey said. “But the original Tweet took off, he deleted his Twitter account and the only thing that remained was a screenshot of my original response, not my Tweet or two after that where I said it was discriminatory.” After that, Ducey found himself with excessive local and even national media coverage. “My original Tweet was misunderstood by a lot of people. It’s just a misunderstanding,” the mayor said. Ducey later Tweeted: “This Twitter feed (and the world in general) is no place for bigotry or hateful comments. They are hurtful and divisive. They are condemned by me and all who are trying
to make a difference in the world. Look for the good in you and others and the world will be a better place.” Critics were angry that Ducey didn’t call out the anti-Semitism in the original Tweet, and that he didn’t specifically address anti-Semitism in his condemnation of hate. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer released a statement that a full probe is underway involving their office, the Brick Township Police Department and the FBI regarding threats made on Twitter towards Mayor Ducey. While no details were released by the Prosecutor’s Office, the Asbury Park Press, who had been tagged, reported the threat said “time to kill” and listed Ducey’s home address. The originating Twitter account with the handle @DoctorLock and the name Daniel Roberts has been suspended. The Brick Times reached out to police in hopes to find out more information regarding security measures. Brick Police Sergeant Keith Donnelly replied “This is an active investigation and I cannot release any additional information.” Many of the township parks are utilized by families from neighboring Lakewood, especially recently when children were off from school due to Passover. Brick residents have occasionally complained at council meetings about families “from a neighboring community” taking over township parks and leaving areas strewn with garbage. After resident complaints about groups exceeding 100 people arriving at township parks and beaches at one time, the governing body passed an ordinance in July 2017 that requires groups of 15 or more people wishing to use township parks to apply for a permit from the township Recreation department and pay a refundable maintenance fee. - Jason Allentoff contributed to this story
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Tax Day just passed, and if you’re one of the millions across our state who have already filed, you’ve seen that you can’t deduct as much as you used to. You didn’t do anything wrong, but Congress did. The previous Congress rammed through a massive tax overhaul that was a costly wolf in sheep’s clothing. Disguised as a middle-class tax cut, you are seeing the results of gutting the state and local tax, or SALT deduction, first-hand. Millions across our state have gone from receiving refunds to paying more at a time when New Jersey families already
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pay more than their fair share. If you’ve lived in New Jersey your entire life, you know that not a year goes by without the issue of taxes coming up. Year after year, we see reports that we’re one of only a few states to send more of our taxpayer money to Washington than we get back in services. In fact, a report from earlier this year showed that New Jersey residents only get 82 cents back for every dollar paid in federal taxes. Just recently I asked people in my district, comprising parts of Burlington and Ocean counties, which issues were most important to them. Of the more than
1,100 people that responded, more than 50 percent said that state and local tax issues were top of mind. When you look at the impact of the previous Congress’ tax bill on New Jersey families, it’s easy to understand why. According to the Federal Reserve Board, four in 10 Americans are unprepared to cover an emergency expense of $400. If you are one of those families, and suddenly lose your tax refund, a bill from the IRS can simply cripple you financially. No working family should have to decide between food on the table or a roof over their heads because of an unfair tax bill
that they didn’t want and didn’t ask for. The SALT deduction isn’t something new, but a fundamental principle of the American tax code. From the brain of Alexander Hamilton to the core of the federal income tax legislation at the beginning of the 20th century, this deduction prevents taxpayers from being taxed twice on the same dollar by allowing them to write off taxes paid at the state and local level from their federal taxes. This deduction doesn’t just help families avoid double taxation, it helps build cities through infrastructure investment, it provides for commu-
nities through social service investment and it prepares the next generation through education investment. New Jersey has been hit particularly hard by this tax law. In 2016, nearly 2 million New Jersey taxpayers deducted their property and state income taxes. These working families averaged $18,000 per deduction. That means that they paid $8,000 more on average than they’re now allowed to deduct from their taxes. Earlier this year, I was joined by a bipartisan coalition from the House and Senate to introduce the Stop Attacks on Local Taxpayers or SALT Act.
This bill would restore the full deduction for families and bring tax fairness back to the system. Congressional leaders on both sides of the aisle should bring this bill forward for a vote to give our families a chance for relief. We have a chance now to work together to fix this problem and to make sure that by this time next year, we spare New Jersey taxpayers the shock of a surprise bill and replace it with the peace of mind and economic security they deserve. - This op-ed originally appeared in the Asbury Park Press, used here with permission by Kim’s staff
Governor Phil Murphy: Fees Increase For Utilities Who Switch Suppliers, Causing Unexpected Charges
TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation that will increase civil penalties for energy slamming practices, which involve changing consumers’ electric power or gas supplier without their knowledge or consent. The law (A1683/S1990) will protect New Jersey consumers from the illegal practice of energy slamming. Penalties will increase from $10,000 for the first offense, and not more than $25,000 for the second and each subsequent offense, to $20,000 for the first offense, and not more than $50,000 for the second and each subsequent offense. “Bad actors that engage in energy slamming prey upon New Jersey residents that are simply
trying to keep their power on,” said Governor Phil Murphy. “This legislation will protect all New Jersey residents from deceptive and misleading companies that scam consumers out of their hard-earned money.” “There are overly aggressive operators preying on vulnerable ratepayers,” said Assemblyman Ron Dancer. “Seniors, especially, are often victimized by ‘slamming,’ having their electric or gas suppliers changed and their rates increased without consent. The significant penalties established by this law are strong deterrents to energy scammers.” In 2016, New Jersey settled energy-slamming cases against third-party suppliers for almost $7 million. Two years earlier,
the state attorney general and the Board of Public Utilities filed complaints against three power suppliers for deceptive business practices including slamming. Those companies settled for almost $8 million in restitution, according to Dancer. “Any ratepayer is susceptible to slamming, but for seniors on a fixed income or families struggling to make ends meet, it is a threat to their financial security,” said Assemblywoman Amy Handlin. “This bill increases penalties to a level that will make deceitful marketers think twice about ripping off the public.” “Changing consumers’ electric power or gas supplier without their knowledge or consent is
unacceptable,” said Assemblyman Daniel Benson. “Residents should always be kept informed when any change on their energy bill takes place, especially if it results in a higher monthly payment. Raising penalties is a deterrent for these types of unfair, unscrupulous practices.” “In the past year, certain third-party energy suppliers took advantage of an unusually cold winter to change consumers’ energy suppliers
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without their knowledge or consent,” said Assemblyman Eric Houghtaling. “Energy slamming is anti-consumerism at its best and it impacts families in a way that hurts them the most, their budgets. This new law takes a much needed step to protect residents from this unfair business practice.” “A number of consumers complained of these unauthorized changes which resulted in skyrocketing energy utility bills,”
said Assemblyman Paul Moriarty. “Doubling civil penalties for slamming practices will help to discourage third-party energy suppliers from taking advantage of consumers in the future.” Primary sponsors of the bill include Senators Nellie Pou and Linda Greenstein; and Assemblymembers Ron Dancer, Daniel Benson, Eric Houghtaling, Amy Handlin, and Paul Moriarty.
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MANTOLOKING – The Mantoloking Police Department is happy to announce that we have installed our Project Medicine Drop Box on the Main Floor Lobby of our new Borough Hall located at 202 Downer Avenue. Drop off is simple, anonymous and available 24 hours a day - 365 days a year, no questions asked. Simply bring in your prescription and over-the-counter medications and discard them in an environmentally safe manner. Always scratch out the identifying information on any medicine container you are discarding. Unused medications that remain in your medicine cabinet are susceptible to theft and misuse. To prevent medications from getting into the wrong hands, New Jersey’s Office of the Attorney General and Division of Consumer Affairs urge you to properly dispose of your expires and unwanted prescription medicine at any of these Project Medicine Drop locations
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were fined $50 each time they violated the association’s swimming policy. The Condominium Association reportedly established the “segregation” rules in order to accommodate the Orthodox principle of tzniut. This principle emphasizes modesty, deeming it “improper for men and women to see each other in a state of undress—including bathing attire.” The swimming schedule, enhanced back in 2016 to encompass even stricter rules, allows men 31.5 hours per week to swim. During this time, women are not allowed access to the pool. Women were given 34.25 hours for “women’s swim,” a time in which men were not allowed accessed. In addition, 25 hours of swim time are open to everyone. The rules also allow for only 3.5 hours of pool time after 5 p.m. for women, compared to 16.5 hours for men, which the residents claimed was unlawful. The American Civil Liberties Union joined in the lawsuit on behalf of the three residents. The ACLU released a statement following the court’s verdict, calling the ruling “a victory for gender equality.”
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“The manager held on to the ring in the hopes that its owner would return for it, but as of now nobody’s come to claim it,” stated police. If you or someone you know has lost a gold wedding ring recently, contact Brick Police. You can claim the ring at police headquarters at 401 Chambersbridge Road in Brick. Police will ask you what the inscription on the inside of the ring says.
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Community News C lub N ews , A ctivities , E vents & A nnouncements
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–Photo courtesy Ocean Medical Center (Left to Right): Jason Kreitner, chief hospital executive, Ocean Medical Center; Gary Noris, M.D., Ocean Medical Center; Mark Merlin, M.D., chief medical officer, MONOC; and Vince Robbins, president and CEO, MONOC. BRICK – On Thursday, April 17, leadership of Hackensack Meridian Health Ocean Medical Center, representatives of MONOC (Monmouth Ocean Hospital Services Corporation), and local first aid squads attended a dedication ceremony to present Gary Noris, M.D. of Ocean Medical Center’s Emergency Department with a plaque in honor of his son who died of an
Annual Giant Yard Sale BRICK – The Brick Twp. Historical Society will hold a Giant Yard Sale featuring a variety of reasonably priced items including household goods, furniture, costume jewelry, toys, etc. on June 1, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. There will be a NJ licensed gold/silver dealer to buy your unwanted metals. The society will sell homemade baked goods and beverages. Free admission. Held at the Havens Homestead Museum at 521 Herbertsville Rd.
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Continued From Page 1 Two roadways in particular - Route 88 and Mantoloking Road - are single lane roadways, and with not enough property to widen those roads, “we seem to be stuck with what we’ve got,” Chief Riccio said. To make matters worse, a large-scale construction project is planned for the entirety of Mantoloking Road starting in September, when New Jersey Natural Gas has scheduled a large pipe replacement, he said. The project should be completed in sections, he added. Also, starting in May, aging water mains in the Breton Woods neighborhood will be replaced since many of the older communities are in need of infrastructure replacements. Patrol cars are routinely positioned in problem areas doing selective enforcement where there have been complaints about things like speeding or running stop signs, the police chief said. Selective enforcement has an educational piece, he added. “The police probably pull over twice the amount of cars that they issue tickets to. To me, it’s a deterrent not to do it again,” Chief Riccio said. “If I believe that pulling you over will deter you from doing it again, there’s no reason to issue a ticket, so it is up to the officer’s discretion.” The police chief and Police Sergeant Keith Donnelly of the Traffic Safety Unit provided traffic statistics from September 2018 until now, when township police
issued 4,899 traffic summonses, which include 2295 for moving violations such as speeding, running red lights and talking on cell phones, and 205 parking violations. Parking violations are typically issued for parking in a handicapped zone, parking in a fire zone, or improper parking, Sgt. Donnelly explained. More than half of the revenue generated from traffic summonses goes to the state, with the remainder earmarked for the township’s budget, Chief Riccio said. Asked if police officers are told to issue a certain number of traffic summonses, Sgt. Donnelly said “is absolutely not true.” However, the police department sometimes use Comprehensive Federal highway safety grants (the amount and frequency of grants vary) to target particular issues. For example, the department most recently used grant money to target distracted drivers. Depending on the amount of the grant, police officers might volunteer to work overtime a couple times a week for a fourhour block of time (officers are chosen by seniority) and issue summonses for that particular behavior. Sgt. Donnelly said those officers could issue eight to nine summonses during those four-hour shifts. “It’s going to be a very busy summer,” he said. “Have patience and drive slow.” “And pay attention,” Chief Riccio added. If you see someone driving erratically, try to get the license plate number, the type of vehicle, and the direction it’s traveling and call the police at 732-262-1100.
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Have you heard of the Over-the-Counter (OTC) Hearing Aid Act of 2017? The law, which authorizes a new class of FDA-regulated hearing devices, will eventually bring more self-treating options to the market for those 18 and older with self-perceived hearing loss. Self-treating hearing loss, however, can do more harm than good. Here’s what to know: What Does the OTC Law Do? The legislation, part of the Food and Drug Administration Reauthorization Act, will allow the retail sale of hearing aids for adults with self-perceived mild to moderate hearing loss — without the crucial involvement of an audiologist or medical doctor. When Will I See Its Impact? OTC devices will not be an official category of legally available hearing devices in the U.S. — currently the classification doesn’t exist and is being created — until final federal regulations for safety, labeling, and manufacturing are established, a process that won’t be complete until 2020 or 2021. Aren’t OTC Hearing Devices Already Available? You may be thinking of personal sound amplification products (PSAPs), which are wearable electronic devices used for activities such as bird-watching or TV-viewing to make
a sound louder — not to replace properly fit hearing aids. They’re neither FDA approved nor recommended to treat actual hearing loss. Will OTCs Address My Hearing Needs? They’ll address only mild to moderate hearing loss, and noise processing will be far less than a traditional hearing aid. Hearing loss is often an inner-ear problem, but PSAPs and OTCs can’t address other causes such as earwax buildup, a foreign object in the ear canal, or an ear infection. Why Choose Provider-Fit Hearing Aids Instead? Unlike PSAPs and OTCs, provider-fit hearing aids can address the full spectrum of hearing impairment from mild to profound. They’re already FDA approved, are recommended to treat hearing loss, and can adjust to environmental variables such as background noise as well as help your brain process sound. It may seem convenient, but self-treating hearing loss can bring long-term consequences. Professional testing, programming, fitting, and follow-up can identify hearing difficulties and help ensure the right solution for your needs. So don’t wait. For expert hearing help, contact our caring team today at 732-818-3610 (Toms River/Whiting) or 609-978-8946 (Manahawkin) or visit us at www.gardenstatehearing.com.
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The mistaken belief that sunscreens actually cause the skin cancer that they are designed to prevent may stem from a false sense of security on the part of sunscreen users. Many people think that one application of sunscreen provides them with adequate protection from damaging ultraviolet (UV) rays even if they apply it carelessly and fail to reapply it as needed. According to two European studies, people who used SPF 30 sunscreen remained in the sun up to 25 percent longer than those using SPF 10. A number of other studies have found a correlation between the use of suncreen and the increased incidence of sunburn. Sunscreen only works if it is applied correctly and prolonged sunbathing is avoided. Just as it’s a good idea to buckle your seatbelt every time you take a ride in your vehicle, it’s in your best interest to wear sunscreen every time you spend some time outdoors. The sun can have damaging effects on your skin even on cloudy days, so don’t be fooled just because the sun isn’t blazing. And don’t forget a wide-brimmed hat and lip balm, too. Taking care of you and the skin you’re in is our number one focus. Call today to arrange a skin cancer screening before the summer sun starts to heat up! P.S: On average, the risk of melanoma (the deadliest form of skin cancer) doubles with the experience of five or more sunburns.
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preventable. Another example is with medications used for menopause, oral contraception or hormone replacement. These estrogen or progestin-based drugs appear to suppress many nutrients including the B vitamins, in particular B6, riboflavin and folate, along with the mineral magnesium. This can cause a woman to sink into depression, or develop nerve pain or hypothyroidism. I’m not suggesting you stop anything, but it’s common sense to restore what is being depleted from your body. If you have to be on a medicine, then for pennies a day, you can ‘insure’ your health and well-being. It’s not just medication, it’s also food and lifestyle habits. For example, coffee drinkers lose a lot of minerals. This impacts your bones and teeth, as well as your energy levels. If you love these beverages like I do, you can offset the loss of the nutrients by eating a lot of healthy green vegetables, especially leafy ones. You can also supplement. Staying indoors and not getting enough sunshine can suppress vitamin D. The drug-mugging effect is very real, and it happens with every medication. It is a well documented phenomenon that’s been known for decades. In an effort to protect you, I wrote a book on this topic that is available on Amazon, and in the German, Korean, Greek and Hebrew languages. It’s called Drug Muggers, Which Medications are Robbing Your Body of Essential Nutrients and Natural Ways to Restore Them. When you get a copy of that you can look up your medications and know which nutrients to restore.
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BRICK – On Saturday, May 11, residents will be able to bring household construction material to the Recycling Center on Ridge Road between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Allowable household construction material includes kitchen cabinets, sheetrock, plywood, wood trim, molding, wood
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BRICK – Brick Recreation invites you to enjoy a Movie in the Park featuring Aquaman on July 23 at the renovated Bernie Cooke Park, Burnt Tavern Road. The movie is free to attend and begins at dusk. Please bring your own blankets and chairs (and bug spray!)
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Today’s world is filled with scams. It’s becoming harder and harder to trust anyone. A new assault on victims is in the for m of L ot t e r y a nd Swe e p st a ke scams. These scams are becoming more and more common. They may come to you from social media, phone calls, mailings, e-mail and text messages-all saying that you have won money or pr i zes. T he sca m mer s may even try to impersonate public figures, police, FBI, Lottery and Officials. To make matters worse, they have also mastered the art of cloning otherwise legitimate web sites and social media profiles. So how do you know if your winnings are legitimate? Scammers like to ask for up-front payment, such as taxes, processing fe e s, del ive r y fe e s, legal fe e s or customer fees to collect your “winnings.” Any payment requested in advance should be a red f lag! The most common up-front payment request is a monetary transfer, because these are like cash. Other up-front payment schemes that are becoming popular include prepaid cards and iTunes gift cards because the scammers can access your balance if you give them the number from the back of the card or a PIN over the phone. Scammers may also ask that you send cash in the mail. Once you give them cash they are li kely to a sk for more a nd more. One trick the scammers use to entice
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Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) We Buy Cars Trucks & Vans - Any make, year, or Condition Top Dollar$ Paid more than anybody call for your offer. 609-384-1036 Richard. (21) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, bric-a-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) Vinyl Records Wanted - Rock, Blues, Reggae, Metal, Punk, Jazz, Psychedelic, soul. Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (22) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/ dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) CASH PAID!! - LP records, stereos, turntables, musical instruments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115. (18)
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Part Time Food Service - NEW STARTING RATE OF $10.00/hr. We have an immediate need for Part Time Waitstaff/Servers AM and PM shifts available, Dietary Aides, PT Dishwashers. We are a well established retirement/healthcare community located in Whiting. We offer competitive pay. Under the direction of great Food Service leadership team, you will be working in an environment where you get the support and training needed to grow in your culinary career. The Pines offers an open door policy and Senior Leadership is always available and visible to our employees every day. in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (22)
Don Carnivale Painting - Specializing interiors. Quality always. Very neat. Prompt courteous service. Reasonable-affordable. Senior discounts. Honest-reliable. Low rates. 732-8994470 or 732-915-4075. (19)
School Bus/ Trip Drivers Wanted Ocean County runs and athletic trips available. CDL with P&S endorsements needed. Willing to train up to $19.50 per hour. 732-905-5100. (22) PT Receptionist - The Pines, A Full Service Senior Living Community, is looking for a part time receptionist for our Healthcare Community.The selected individual should be enthusiastic and customer service focused. Hours for the position are Saturday and Sunday, 9:00am - 5:00pm. This individual will answer phones and greet visitors coming into our healthcare center. Light administrative work so experience with Microsoft Office is required. Email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting. org or apply in person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759, 732-849-2047. EOE. (22) 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) 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 Laundromat Attendant - For PT Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863. (19) Custodians Needed - 1 full time, 1 part time. Friendly upbeat atmosphere. Adult Community Clubhouse duties. 732-350-2882. (22) CNA - The Pines is looking for experienced C N A's to work FT or PT on our Skilled Nursing Unit. Full Time 3-11, Part time and weekend commitment available for all shifts. WE have a weekend program that requires a commitment of 4 weekend shifts per month. Full Time positions offer competitive rate (based on experience), and excellent benefits including health, dental, life, paid time off and 401(K) with generous match after 1 year. Apply in Person to: The Pines, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (22)
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Ocean County Officials Seek Input From Seniors
By Kimberly Bosco STAFFORD – Ocean County officials will be holding a public hearing to gather input from the public on how best to address the needs of seniors. The hearing will be held on May 9, 10 a.m., at the Southern Ocean Medical Center, 1140 Route 72 West, Manahawkin. The hearing, conducted by the Ocean County Office of Senior Services, is open to seniors, caregivers and the general public. “It’s important we hear from our seniors and their caregivers to determine the needs of older adults living in Ocean County,” said Ocean County Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari, who serves as Chairman of the Office of Senior Services. “Retirees are attracted to the quality of life in Ocean County. However, our seniors need specific services and programs as they age. Gathering their input helps us better assist them.” Ocean County Freeholder Director Virginia E. Haines stated: “Our Office of Senior Services does a great job in addressing the needs of our seniors through a host of programs and services…Whether nutritional help, transportation services or outreach, hearing from our constituents is key to making sure our programs are meeting their ever-changing needs.”
Contact the Ocean County Office of Senior Services at 732-929-2091, 1-800668-4899 or 1-877-222-3737 to confirm your attendance at the hearing. “The Ocean County Office of Senior Services serves as a focal point where older adults and their families can turn for information regarding services and programs and this public hearing is an important step in the annual Area Plan process,” Vicari said. “The Area Plan outlines our process for addressing the current and future needs of our seniors. It also assists in determining funding and the distribution of those funds.” The hearing will discuss home and community-based services that support independent living, community planning and events, and opportunities for older Americans to work, volunteer, learn, lead, and mentor. Get involved while also celebrating May as Older Americans Month. “Ocean County is proud to be home to one of the largest senior populations in the country. Our seniors – many of whom are veterans and have served in many conflicts throughout our history – bring so many special qualities to life in Ocean County,” Vicari said. “During the month of May we celebrate their lifelong accomplishments and recognize all of them for all they do.”
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LAKEWOOD – We are so excited to invite you to Baseball for Babies! Join us for some family fun on Friday, July 26 at First Energy Park, home of the Lakewood Blue Claws. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the game begins at 7 p.m. If you would like to stay until the end, there is a firework show finale! Each ticket costs $12 for anyone 5 or older. All tickets are to be purchased from The
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Kohl’s Will Take Amazon Returns
By Chris Lundy NEW JERSEY – The nationwide department store chain Kohl’s announced that all stores – including the local ones – will allow people to return unwanted Amazon purchases to their stores. This is an expansion of a pilot program that was successful in 100 stores in the Los Angeles, Chicago, and Milwaukee areas, according to a press release from the store’s corporate headquarters in Wisconsin. The expansion will hit more than 1,150 locations. “Kohl’s will accept eligible Amazon items, without a box or label, and return them for customers for free, providing additional service and convenience to Amazon customers,” the
press release stated. The store will then send the items to Amazon return centers on behalf of the customers. “This unique partnership combines Kohl’s strong nationwide store footprint and omnichannel capabilities with Amazon’s reach and customer loyalty. This new service is another example of how Kohl’s is delivering innovation to drive traffic to our stores and bring more relevance to our customers,” said Michelle Gass, Kohl’s chief executive officer. Last month, Kohl’s had also announced that it will expand its product relationship with Amazon by carrying Amazon products in more than 200 stores.
Girl Scouts Of The JS Requests Nominations For Phenomenal Women Under 40 Award
FARMINGDALE – Do you know a young woman who is making a difference, serving the greater community, or doing something phenomenal to help others? Recognize her! The Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore is accepting nominations until May 15 for the fourth annual Phenomenal Women Under 40 Awards. The event recognizing emerging women leaders in Monmouth and Ocean counties will be held on September 18 at The Mainland in Manahawkin. Candidates must live or work in Monmouth or Ocean counties and be under the age of 40 on December 31, 2019. Candidates will be evaluated based on their personal and professional accomplishments, philanthropic efforts and other exemplary qualities. Nominees do
not have to be affiliated with the Girl Scouts. “Phenomenal Women Under 40 is our way of celebrating young women professionals while they’re still ascending to the full height of their accomplishment,” said Girl Scouts CEO Eileen Higgins. “These leaders make a difference in the world today, and they’ll continue to make a difference for a lifetime.” The names of candidates who are chosen for the award will be announced in mid-June and all nominators will be notified of their candidates’ status at that time. Submit your nomination today by visiting jerseyshoregirlscouts.org/phenom. For additional information, contact Tara Novak at 800.785.2090 or phenom@jerseyshoregirlscouts.org.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of may 4 - may 10 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): As this week unfolds your love life can take a turn for the better. Someone close may show you more affection. Since Mercury is in your sign you may notice that the more you learn the easier it is to make connections with other people. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Fame is the name of the game. Work hard in the week ahead to impress people with your honesty and integrity. You can receive recognition for your efforts and make progress in ways that bring an overall sense of happiness. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): If you want to make better connections with others and develop friendships in the week ahead you should stockpile some interesting talking points. Gather topics from your news feed, social media, newspapers, books or magazines. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Focus on making new connections in the week ahead. Strike up a conversation with a stranger and by the end of the discussion you could be firm friends or have some refreshing information that could impact your home life. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You can solidify your position on the career front this week. Work toward improving a relationship that is important to you. The stars are on your side so go for the gold and make life a more enriching experience. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The person who cares the most about your future and your money is you. Other people may try to give you advice in the week ahead, but you are the best person to
make decisions about how your money is spent. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): This could be a good week to make a long-term commitment or to change something of importance such as your career. Because your charisma is enhanced you are in a good position to interview for a new job. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Some changes may be for the better. In the week ahead you may have an urge to resist a change but by cooperating you will find that a relationship is strengthened. You could be surprised by someone’s confidence in you. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): During the week ahead, it is important to provide the services you already have on your agenda and live up to your promises. Ample rewards will come your way and confidence in your abilities will grow. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may need to free yourself of self-imposed restraints before you can make a guarantee to another. In the upcoming week your ambitions may need to be placed into perspective so that you can be fair to someone else. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You possess a fertile imagination when money is the subject. Let your ideas sprout into valuable assets in the week ahead. A member of your family could experience some happy changes and beneficial transitions. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): This is a week when your wildest dreams can come true because your faith and optimism will help overcome doubts and dilemmas. Buy something that reflects your good taste or is of high quality early in the week.
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Wolfgang Puck’s Kitchen This Pasta Recipe Showcases One Of Spring’s Most Delicious Vegetables By Wolfgang Puck When anybody asks me whether Austrians like asparagus, I can answer them in one simple word. “Spargelzeit,” which means “asparagus time.” Imagine a country where spring’s arrival is announced not just by flowers but also by market baskets brimming with asparagus. Everyone there rhapsodizes especially about white asparagus, shoots grown covered up so their green chlorophyll doesn’t develop. But you’ll certainly find a bounty of green asparagus in Austria, as well, at this time of year, as you do on this side of the Atlantic. There are endless ways to prepare this delicious springtime vegetable. You can quickly blanch it in boiling water or steam it, to be accompanied by brown butter, buttered breadcrumbs or hollandaise; or fold it into an omelet or rolled it in thin slices of ham; or cook and then serve it chilled, with mayonnaise or vinaigrette. Roasted or grilled, asparagus makes a perfect side dish for meat, poultry or seafood. The possibilities seem almost endless. To illustrate that point, I’d like to share one of my favorite recipes for asparagus, featured here along with shiitake mushrooms as a topping for thin strands of angel hair pasta. I find that the earthy, meaty flavor of mushrooms provides a perfect backdrop against which the bright, fresh, slightly grassy flavor of asparagus shines more brightly. Although the final preparation of the dish goes fairly quickly and easily, it does require a little advance work - specifically, making the shiitake mushroom base. This is, in effect, a concentrated reduction of the mushrooms, first sauteed with garlic and other aromatic vegetables and then reduced with white wine, broth and a touch of cream before being pureed. You need to start preparing the base at least an hour before you make the pasta dish itself; or as long as three or four days ahead if you refrigerate the completed base; or as far in advance as a month if you freeze it. The good news is that you’ll wind up with far more of the mushroom base than you’ll need for just the four servings of pasta. That means you can make this pasta again throughout asparagus season, or use the remaining base to enhance any other dish that includes cooked mushrooms, such as soup, stew, risotto or even other pastas. Don’t have time to make the base, but still want to enjoy asparagus with pasta? Then let me share another easy recipe. Simply cut the asparagus into bite-sized pieces, quickly saute it with a little chopped garlic until al dente, using equal parts of butter and olive oil, and then toss it with just-cooked angel hair and freshly grated Parmesan. And have a happy spargelzeit! ANGEL HAIR WITH ASPARAGUS, SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS, AND SHAVED PARMESAN CHEESE Serves 4 For the shiitake mushroom base: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 6 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 cup (60 mL) mixed diced carrot, celery and onion 2 teaspoons minced shallots 7 ounces (215 g) fresh shiitake mushrooms, trimmed and coarsely chopped 1 cup (250 mL) dry white wine 1 cup (250 mL) chicken stock or broth, homemade or store-bought
1/4 cup (60 mL) heavy cream Pinch chopped fresh thyme leaves Kosher salt Freshly ground white pepper For the mushroom pasta sauce: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3/4 pound (375 g) fresh shiitake mushrooms, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces 1 heaping tablespoon minced shallots 2 teaspoons minced garlic 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) chicken stock or broth, hom made or store-bought 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper For the pasta: 12 ounces (375 g) dried angel-hair pasta 24 medium-sized asparagus spears, tough stem ends snapped off 1/2 cup (125 mL) freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves 1 ounce (30 g) Parmesan cheese, thinly shaved Make the mushroom base: In a large saute pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and saute, stirring continuously, until fragrant. Stir in the carrot-celery-onion mixture, shallots and shiitakes, and saute about 2 minutes longer. Pour in the wine, and stir and scrape with a wooden spoon to deglaze the pan deposits; continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until all the liquid has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Stir in the cream, thyme, salt and pepper. Set aside to cool for 10 to 15 minutes, and then puree in a food processor or blender. (If it seems too thick, thin with 1 tablespoon each of stock and cream.) Cover and refrigerate if not using immediately. About 30 minutes before serving, bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. About 15 minutes later, bring a wide, shallow pan of water to a boil. Meanwhile, for the sauce, heat the oil in a large saute pan over high heat. Add the shiitakes, and saute for 2 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-high, add the shallots, garlic, and butter, and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the butter has fully melted and incorporated. Pour in the stock or broth and 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons of the mushroom base. (Save the remaining base to improve the flavor of other dishes that include mushrooms.) Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to maintain a simmer, and cook 2 to 3 minutes longer. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Season the large pot of boiling water with salt and add the angel hair. Cook until al dente, tender but still slightly chewy, 3 to 5 minutes. After the pasta starts cooking, season the shallow pan of water with salt, reduce the heat to medium, and add the asparagus; cook until tender but still firm, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain immediately. When the pasta is done, drain it, add to the pan of sauce, and toss gently, coating it well. Remove from the heat and stir in the grated Parmesan and parsley. Adjust the seasonings to taste. To serve, divide the pasta, mushrooms and sauce among four large heated plates, spooning some sauce over the pasta. Arrange the asparagus on top. Garnish with shaved Parmesan and serve immediately.
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