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By Catherine Galioto TOMS RIVER – The newest member of the township council is quite familiar with the town. Kevin Geoghegan, sworn in to his seat as councilman for Ward 2, has been a Toms River Fire District 2 fire commissioner, and after serving in the Toms River Police from 1986 to 2011, retired as sergeant. He’s also not unfamiliar to the responsibili-

–Photo by Catherine GaliotoKevin Geoghegan is sworn into his Ward 2 Council seat by Mayor Tom Kelaher as his family stands by his side. The newest council member was welcomed to his first meeting February 9.

Kevin Geoghegan Fills Ward 2 Council Seat

ties of local government, as his father, Jeffrey Geoghegan, served as mayor in 1998 on the township committee of then-Dover Township. Geoghegan thanked the support of his family as he took his seat on the dais for the first time, including in his remarks so many of his family present – his mother, siblings and their families. “My father is also here with us, with his picture hanging on the wall, as he was

mayor in 1998, now watching out over me,” Geoghegan said. Geoghegan was appointed to fill the unex-pired term for Ward 2 council seat, which was left vacant by Councilman Brian Kubiel after his successful election to an at-large seat this past November. “I want to thank the council and the screen-ing committee for its support in making the

By Catherine Galioto TOMS RIVER – A $4.9 million federal grant will help pay to repair roads in Ortley Beach and the northern beaches of Toms River that remain damaged from Super-storm Sandy. Congressman Tom MacArthur announced the U.S. Department of Homeland Secu-rity’s Federal Emergency Management Agency grant, which township officials said would be completed two years from now. The $4.9 million grant adds to the $24.5 million the township has previously re-ceived from FEMA, said Township Spokes-person Stacy Proebstle. The previous money reimbursed Toms

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By J. Mark Mutter TOMS RIVER – This month kicks off the 500-day countdown to our Township’s 250th anniversary on June 24, 2017, and planning has already begun to mark this historic occasion.

Our Township’s Founding Our Township was created by act of the colonial legislature in 1767. In the 18th century, when New Jersey was still a royal colony -- before the Declaration of Independence in 1776 -- municipalities in New Jersey were created by letters patent issued by the British King or Queen, by court order, or by legislative act. By the Revolutionary War, there were 13 counties in New Jersey (today there are 21) and 90 townships. Ocean County was not yet in existence. Up to that time, in 1767, this area of New Jersey was then part of Monmouth County.

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NEW JERSEY – Several police depart-ments have issued alerts warning of scam-mers, posing as IRS agents on phone calls and other correspondence. The IRS continues to warn consumers to guard against scam phone calls from thieves intent on stealing their money or their identity. Criminals pose as the IRS to trick victims out of their money or personal information. The police departments of Lacey, Point Pleasant, Ocean Gate, Sea Girt and more have each released public warnings detail-ing the scams, saying they’ve received calls from residents who have received them.

Police Warn Public Of IRS Scam Calls Here are several tips to help you avoid being a victim of these scams: Scammers make unsolicited calls. Thieves call taxpayers claiming to be IRS officials. They demand that the victim pay a bogus tax bill. They con the victim into sending cash, usually through a prepaid debit card or wire transfer. They may also leave “urgent” callback requests through phone “robo-calls,” or via phishing email. Callers try to scare their victims. Many phone scams use threats to intimidate and bully a victim into paying. They may even threaten to arrest, deport or revoke the license of their victim if they don’t

get the money. Scams use caller ID spoofing. Scammers often alter caller ID to make it look like the IRS or another agency is calling. The callers use IRS titles and fake badge num-bers to appear legitimate. They may use the victim’s name, address and other personal information to make the call sound official. Cons try new tricks all the time. Some schemes provide an actual IRS address where they tell the victim to mail a receipt for the payment they make. Others use emails that contain a fake IRS document with a phone number or an email address

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very difficult decision of myself for council as there were several very qualified candidates,” Geoghegan said. Council President Kubiel convened a special meeting on February 3 to discuss the three nominees provided by the municipal commit-tee to fill the vacancy in Ward 2. Mayor Thomas Kelaher, and the entire Toms River Township Council announced the selec-tion of Geoghegan to fill the unexpired term for the Ward 2 seat. Geoghegan was sworn in at the regular February 9 council meeting. Geoghegan was an elected official within the township, serving as a fire commission-er, a seat he resigned once appointed to the council. Geoghegan was a member of the Toms River Police Department from 1986 to 2011 where he retired at the rank of sergeant. While employed by the Police Department he was responsible for establishing an Emergency Medical Technician program within the

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department that certified officers as EMTs. In the early 1990s he also spearheaded the training and placement of Automated Ex-ternal Defibrillators in every police vehicle. This allowed Toms River Officers to be the first in the state to offer this life-saving tool for cardiac patients. Geoghegan is currently the EMS coordi-nator for the Township of Berkeley and is a lifelong resident of the Silverton section of Toms River as well as a graduate of Toms River High School North and Ocean County College. He has earned a Bachelor of Sci-ence degree in Vocational Education from Southern Illinois University and a Master of Science Degree in Education from Seton Hall University. Additionally, he holds a Certified Public Managers certificate from Farleigh Dickinson University. Geoghegan is a life member of Silverton First Aid Squad where he has previously held the office of captain and president. He is also a past chief and life member of the Silverton Fire Company. Additionally he is a current trustee for the 200 Club of Ocean County.

–Photo by Catherine GaliotoIn his welcoming remarks, new Council-man Kevin Geoghegan included thanks to his father, whose portrait hangs in the town hall. Jeffrey Geoghegan, above, served as mayor in 1998.

For his first council meeting, Geoghegan abstained from voting on most business as he had only just come aboard. However his vote was needed to break a tie, on a resolution approving the performance guarantees for a major site plan for Community Medical Center. With his abstention, the vote had three abstentions and three in favor – as Councilmen Kubiel and Mo Hill cannot vote on anything related with the medical center due to a conflict of interest. After Attorney Ken Fitzsimmons explained the resolution to him, Geoghegan said he would change his vote to yes. In his comments, Geoghegan said he was excited to serve in his new position. “I look forward to working with the council and Mayor Kelaher, and with Administrator Paul Shives, who we are so very fortunate to have had through Sandy and before and after too, thank you,” he said. “I want to thank the town for its support now and in the future to continue the hard work of this mayor and council, in order to continue to make Toms River great.”

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River for expenses such as dune recon-struction, debris removal, road and sewer reconstruction, buildings, parks, and items rented during the emergency such as trailers, temporary lighting and more. Previously, Mayor Tom Kelaher referred to the communities around Ortley Beach as “ground zero” for Superstorm Sandy, meaning the impact there was incredibly great. Homes were rocked from their foundations or crumbled outright while others took on feet of water in the storm surge. Access to the barrier island was hampered for weeks as residents were allowed to return with special permits to see the destruction for the first time. “Three years ago Superstorm Sandy changed New Jersey forever,” said Tom MacArthur in a prepared statement. “The devastation was fierce and lasting and many in our community are still recov-ering today. I am so pleased that Toms River has been singled out for this federal grant. While much work remains to be done, the Jersey Shore will receive some much needed assistance. I look forward to continuing to work with the commu-nity groups and local leaders who have already done so much, to ensure that not one resident is forgotten as our recovery continues.” “This is great news for New Jersey and the community of Toms River,” said May-or Tom Kelaher. “This federal grant is a step in the right direction to get the roads

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on the barrier islands repaired.” As homeowners continue with their rebuilding projects, the township has re-stored Bayview Park and began cleaning storm drainage pipes and catch basins, replacing broken pipes, replacing broken curbs and sidewalks damaged by Sandy, replacing lost street signs and paving damaged roadway areas. The grant will help pay for final surface paving of these neighborhoods, but not until most home rebuilding is complete. Residents are rebuilding and need to dis-connect and re-connect utilities, which would require the roads to be opened back up. “Paving the roads now would be prema-ture with all of the construction vehicle traffic and road excavations for utility connections,” Proebstle said. Meanwhile, the barrier island streets are mainly paved with base course pavement and made passable. To date, FEMA has obligated $24.5 mil-lion to reimburse Toms River Township for costs associated with Superstorm Sandy. As one example, the total cost for replacement of the boardwalk in Ortley Beach was $953,763. FEMA will reim-burse the Township at a rate of 90 percent, with local cost share at 10 percent. The above total does not include the $4.9 million federal grant recently approved from FEMA for the Ortley Beach/North Beach road repair project. Proebstle said this project will be completed two years from now once private home construction is complete on the barrier island.

for a reply. These scams often use offi-cial IRS letterhead in emails or regular mail that they send to their victims. They try these ploys to make the ruse look official. Scams cost victims over $23 million. The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administ ration, or TIGTA, has received reports of about 736,000 scam contacts since October 2013. Nearly 4,550 victims have collectively paid over $23 million as a result of the scam. The IRS will not: Call you to demand immediate pay-ment. The IRS will not call you if you owe taxes without f irst sending you a bill in the mail. Demand that you pay taxes and not allow you to question or appeal the amount you owe. Require that you pay your taxes a certain way. For instance, require that you pay with a prepaid debit card. Ask for your credit or debit card num-bers over the phone. Threaten to bring in police or other agencies to arrest you for not paying. If you don’t owe taxes, or have no reason to think that you do:

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Do not give out any information. Hang up immediately. Contact TIGTA to repor t the call. Use their “IRS Impersonation Scam Reporting” web page. You can also call 800-366-4484. Report it to the Federal Trade Com-mission. Use the “FTC Complaint Assis t ant ” on FTC.gov. Add “IRS telephone scam” in the notes. If you know you owe, or think you may owe tax: Call the IRS at 800-829-1040. IRS workers can help you. Phone scams first tried to sting older people, new immigrants to the U.S. and those who speak English as a sec-ond language. Now the crooks try to swindle just about anyone. And they’ve ripped-off people in every state in the nation. Stay alert to scams that use the IRS as a lure. Tax scams can happen any time of year, not just at tax time. For more, visit “Tax Scams and Consumer Alerts” on IRS.gov. Each and every taxpayer has a set of fundamental rights they should be aware of when dealing with the IRS. These are your Taxpayer Bill of Rights. Explore your rights and our obligations to protect them on IRS.gov.

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Once again, it’s time for New Year’s resolutions, particularly those to im-prove our diet and exercise routine. Although gun violence and traffic accidents remain the leading causes of death among young people, the most dangerous weapon for the rest of us is still our fork. Well over a million of us are killed each year by high blood pressure, dia-betes, heart disease, stroke, cancer, and other chronic diseases linked to our meat-based diet. But times are changing. According to Gallup, 22 percent of American con-sumers are avoiding meat and 12 percent are avoid-ing dairy products. Su-permarket chains, along with Target and Walmart, offer a growing selection of delicious and healthy plant-based meats and dairy products. Animal meat con-sumption has dropped by 8 percent in the past decade. Hundreds of school, col-lege, hospital, and corporate cafeterias have embraced Meatless Monday and vegan meals. Fast-food chains like Chipotle, Panera, Subway, Taco Bell and White Cas-tle, are rolling out vegan options. Let’s make this New Year’s resolution about exploring the rich variety of plant-based entrees, lunch meats, cheeses, ice creams and milks, as well as the more

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traditional green and yel-low veggies. The internet offers tons of recipes and transition tips.Hal TubbsToms River

In December, the US Con-gress passed a $1.1 tril-lion budget. BusinessWeek magazine calls it “the ele-phantine spending bill.” It was accompanied by $900 billion in tax credits made permanent instead of al-lowed to expire. 95 Repub-lican members of the House of Representatives voted against it, which means it passed with Democrat votes. Rep. Tom MacAr-thur, whose 3rd District includes Toms River, wasn’t one of them. Here’s what he voted for: To fund sanctuary cities (which protect illegal aliens from deportation). To spend billions for Syrian refugees when they arrive in this country. To build a $1 bil-lion destroyer which the Navy says it doesn’t want or need. To build a $680 million cutter which the Coast Guard says it doesn’t want or need. To spend a $9 billion fine against a French bank, not to reduce the na-tional debt, but to pay $4.4 million tax free to each of the hostages taken at the US Embassy in Tehran in 1979, even though the terms of their release prevented them from seeking compensation and about a third are already dead.

MacArthur Needs To Go Home

It also spends $7 billion more to extend the Zadroga Act to the year 2090. Aside from the fact that no one connected to 9/11 will be alive by then, it ignores that firemen have hazardous jobs which put their health at risk unrelated to 9/11, not to mention equally hazardous habits some may have, such as smoking. In return, the Republi-cans achieved repeal of a 1970’s statute prohibiting the export of domestic oil. Nancy Pelosi, the House Democrat leader, said in the Wall Street Journal, “They want Big Oil so bad, they give away the store.” The Washington Times ran the headline, “Obama gets all his appropriations.” If you call MacArthur’s office to express disagree-ment, a staff member, in-stead of respectfully thank-ing the caller, will attempt to brainwash you to accept the righteousness of his vote. He will argue that the congressman is a cost-cutter when, in fact, his votes and politics are far left of this district, with low scores from conservative groups. MacArthur is a demi-bil-lionaire carpetbagger from Morris County who spent $5 million of his own for-tune to get elected. He is up for re-election this year. Send him back home.C. CrowleyToms River

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blossomed in the human heart were known and prac-ticed long before the advent of Christ. Morality is based upon human experience. Surely, the light of exper ience is enough to tell us that slavery is wrong, that po-lygamy is odious, and that murder is not a virtue. “It requires no revelation from God,” as one skeptic once wrote, “that stealing is unpopular, and God or no God, murder is a crime and as long as people object to being killed, murder will be illegal.” These things are immoral in and of themselves wheth-er God exists or not; they do not come from some invisible source or book. While religion may act as a vessel for morality, it is not the source. My old university pro-fessor had it right when he said: “The person who does justice, or who tries to do so, who is honest and kind and gives to others what he claims for himself, is a moral person, whether he or she believes in God or not.” All you need do is look for the harm and you will understand morality.Borden ApplegateJackson

Were you aware that on the annual D-Day cere-monies that last several days, the only president that was not represented there is ou r ver y own President Barack Obama – I find this to be a dis-grace. Look at the young men who never left there alive. They deserve the time it would take to visit that honorable place. I don’t th ink that most Amer-icans are aware of this shameful behavior. Show up Mr. President and honor those who have died for you and me to have a safe life.Bette KooremanWhiting

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They’ve never had a great level of voter turnout, but they are important. Sever-al towns hold fire district elections this time of year, deciding the annual budgets for the fire departments. The hoses, ladders, vehicles and equipment these fire departments use save our property and life – as well as protect them as they selflessly respond to emer-gencies. Whether or not the fire district can make a capital purchase is decided by vot-ers, who vote yes or no to annual budget questions, including the fire district tax each property owner will pay. The fire district elections also decide who will lead the fire districts, electing the commissioners who oversee a district’s operations. We encourage you to learn more about candidates and budgets in this coming elec-tion. Not every town has a separately governed fire district. These towns do: Brick, Jackson, Lakewood, Little Egg Harbor, Plum-sted, Toms River, and also Howell, places where voters should get out and vote in the fire elections this year. These elections take place

Don’t Forget The Fire Electionsannually on the third Sat-urday of February. If you cannot make it to the polls for the election, exercise your voting rights by obtaining an absentee ballot. For Ocean Coun-ty, that’s from the Ocean County Board of Elections: Ocean County Election Board, 129 Hooper Ave., or call 732-929-2167. In Mon-mouth, that’s monmouth-countyvotes.com. This year’s fire district elections are February 20, with most polling locations being your district’s fire house. With the Saturday date in February, and with polling locations often different than they are for the No-vember general election, it’s easy to see why voter turnout is low for these fire district elections. What’s more, not many folks know these elections exist or care to exercise their right to vote in them. But you should. And with mail-in ballots available, there’s fewer excuses in the way of voting in this or any election. If you aren’t a registered voter, the last day to register to vote for the fire elections is February 18. See you at the polls.

Presidential hopeful, Dr. Ben Carson, recently said that moral values come from a belief in God and the Bible. Does that mean, as author Ruth Green noted, “that people who do not believe woman was made from a man’s rib, that a snake talked to a naked lady in a garden, are less moral than people who do?” Morality was not invent-ed with the Bible, the Ten Commandments or Christi-anity. The truth is, justice, mercy, forgiveness, honor, all the virtues that ever


Spotlight on governmentCorrespondence From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

TOMS RIVER – It has been almost three and a half years since Superstorm Sandy, the worst storm in New Jersey history, hit the Jersey Shore. It was truly the “perfect storm” with the height of the storm surge coming at high tide during a full moon. The damage to the township was extensive, resulting in over $2 billion in property damage. Fortu-nately there was no loss of life. The loss of ratables has had a severe impact on local taxes. Most of us thought the recovery would take five years however it is now ev-ident that the recovery will take much longer.

From The Desk Of The Township Council By Councilman-At-Large Maurice B. Hill

Maurice B. Hill

Beach And Dune Replenishment Project The process has been hampered by the fact that many of the damaged prop-erties were second homes and thus did not qualify for state or federal funding. Primary home owners were faced with the arduous task of completing numerous state and federal forms for aid and obtaining the proper permits. The town-ship hired Trevor Newman as an ombudsman to assist residents in navigating the reconstruction process. After the storm, the town-ship focused on protecting the bar r ier island from future storms and damage. The best protection for beachfront residents and the township is the United States Army Corps of En-gineers (USACOE) Beach and Dune Replenishment Project which will rebuild

the beaches and dunes from the Manasquan Inlet to the Barnegat Inlet. In addition the USACOE will replen-ish any beach erosion that occurs every five years for the next 50 years. It is an insurance policy that will protect the barrier island and the mainland. Shortly after the storm, the town-ship met with homeowners and the beach associations to obtain the necessary ac-cess easements required for the project. The township obtained appraisals on the properties which refused to sign the easements in case we needed to initiate eminent domain proceed-ings to obtain the access easements. After two years the NJ-DEP and USACOE reject-ed the township’s signed easements with several

of the beach associations which had side agreements. The NJDEP informed the township that they would obtain the easements and appraisals for the proper-ties that refused to sign the agreements. The NJ-DEP and State Attorney General would proceed with condemnation and eminent domain proceed-ings if it was necessary to obtain the outstanding easements. The NJDEP did receive confirmation from the USACOE that it would bifurcate the project into northern and southern portions. The township is cur-rently holding bi-weekly phone conferences with the NJDEP, AG and repre-sentatives of the OBVTA to assess the progress of the USACOE project. The

results of the latest phone conference were the fol-lowing: Mantoloking -- nine out-standing easements, five eminent domain proceed-ings with a return date of February 12. A new law firm has been retained to obtain the four final ease-ments. Brick – 25 outstanding easements, 21 eminent do-main proceedings have been filed. Toms River – 5 outstand-ing easements, plus 19 out-standing “side agreement easements,” three eminent domain proceedings have been filed, appraisals com-pleted on the other two. Seaside Heights – four outstanding easements, need two to three weeks to finalize appraisals in order to f ile eminent domain

proceedings. Seaside Park – one out-standing easement , no schedule yet on eminent domain for the easement. The tow nsh ip spent $800,000 to repair the dunes on the barrier island after the nor’easter in No-vember 2015 and another $1.7 million to replace the sand lost during the Winter Storm Jonas. This is an extremely inefficient and costly way to protect our shoreline. It is impera-tive that this project start construction before the next hurricane season. The township will continue to press the NJDEP for defin-itive action on this project and we ask for residents’ support by writing to the NJDEP and expressing the importance of action on the USACOE project.

OCEAN COU NTY – Noting the key programs funded under the Old-er Americans Act allow many seniors to remain in their homes rather than nursing homes, Ocean County Freeholder Jo-seph H. Vicari is calling

Freeholder Urges Congress To Fund Older Americans Act

Freeholder Forum By Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari

Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari

on Congress to continue providing funds for these essential services. “For many older adults, the OAA’s home and com-munity-based ser v ices can help prevent unnec-essary hospital stays and readmissions and delay or

avoid costly institutional placements, both of which save Medicare and Med-icaid costs to taxpayers,” Vicari stated in a letter to federal representatives. “We see this every day in Ocean County as our current meal program pre-

pares 1,100 meals a day.” Vicari said the Older Americans Act funding is especially significant to Ocean County because of its large senior popu-lation. “With more than 160,000 sen iors ca l l i ng Ocean County home, it’s essen-tial we provide the best possible prog rams for them so they can continue to l ive independently,” Vicari said. “This federal funding allows us to con-tinue these programs for our seniors.” The Older Americans Act funds programs includ-ing in-home supportive services, congregate and home del ivered meals, and transportation, all of which helps older adults to remain in the much-pre-fer red set t ing of thei r homes and communities. “One of the fastest grow-

ing segments of our senior population are those older adults who are 85-years-old and older,” Vicari said. “To be able to provide them with programs and services that allow them to remain independent al-lows them the best quality of life possible.” Vicari, in his letter, said it is critical for Congress to provide adequate funding for the Older Americans Act for the rest of fiscal year 2016 and beyond. “For more than 40 years, the Offices of Senior Ser-vices have been the focal point in local communi-ties where older adults and families receive vi-tal information and get connected to available services thanks to a base of federal funding through the Older Americans Act,” Vicari said. He added that federal

and state funding for se-nior programs has been shrinking while the Coun-ty has increased its appro-priations. As an example, Vicari said the County now pays 53 percent of the cost of the senior nutrition pro-gram in order to reduce wait ing lists and make cer tain seniors in need receive a balanced meal daily. “This federal funding is critical in our efforts to take care of the elderly,” Vicari said. “I am urging Congress to fund the act so we can continue to help those who need it most.”


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BERKELEY -- The Holiday City South Wom-en’s Club presents a four-hour trip to Resorts Casino to see the Neverly Brothers in concert: “A Musical Trip Through Time” on February 17. Trip includes bus trip and $10 back in slot play

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Master Gardeners have arranged a bus trip to the Philadel-phia Flower Show on March 9. The 2016 Flower Show theme “Explore America” will take visitors through acres of displays inspired by iconic parks like Acadia, Cape Cod, Valley Forge, Shenandoah, Yellowstone, Yosemite and many other parks and historic sites all created by the nation’s premier floral and garden designers. This year’s partnership with the National Park Service, in celebration of their centennial, makes the Flower Show a perfect setting to enjoy an indoor picnic, campsite meal or glamping experience. Food offerings will include healthy munchies, themed diners, coffee, candy and ice cream shops.

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County His-torical Society is located at 26 Hadley Ave. Museum Tours are held Tuesdays, Thursdays and the first Saturday of the month from 1 to 3 p.m. The Research Center is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and the first Saturday of the month from 1 to 4 p.m. Rosie the Riveter Comes to Ocean County Historical Society. Be entertained and edu-cated by actress Elizabeth Michaels as she portrays the iconic “Rosie the Riveter” on February 28 at 2 p.m. Rosie epitomized the strong, capable American woman, as the motto “We Can Do It” was heard throughout the U.S. during World War II, when women took on traditional men’s tasks. Admission is free. Refreshments will be served. To reserve your seat, call 732-341-1880. Don’t miss the newest exhibition at Ocean County Historical Society, “All Aboard! A Brief History of Ocean County Railroads and Stations.” The exhibition will be on display until March 4, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Tuesday through Friday and the first Saturday of each

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month, 1 to 4 p.m. Learn about the golden years from the 1880s to the 1920s, when six railroads were estab-lished and thrived, dotting Ocean County towns with stations, turntables, wyes and roundhouses. View replicas of trains of the Central RR of NJ, Pennsylvania RR, the Blue Comet, the Tuckerton RR and the Doodle Bug Car on the New Egypt line. Authentic artifacts and historic photographs of stations that were centers for community activities, as well as transportation of passengers and freight. Electronic Gallery of Portraits—The Re-search Center is continuing to collect and digitize portraits of Ocean County residents, focusing on individuals born through the early 1900s. They currently have over 150 in our collection. Contact the Research Center at 732-341-1880 or e-mail [email protected] for further information or to contribute to this project. Interested in membership? Sign up on oceancountyhistory.org, or call 732-341-1880 for further information.

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A Pop Up Beer Garden located at Base Camp in the Grand Hall with lots of seating will invite guests to refresh between explorations of the Flower Show. The trip will begin boarding the bus at 12:15 p.m. and will depart 12:30 p.m. from the AG Center, 1623 Whitesville Road and will leave the show at 8 p.m. (boarding will be 7:45 p.m.). The cost for this trip is $57. Non-Refundable. Make checks payable to: MGOC and mail to: Sue Norman, 57 Isabella Drive, Manchester N.J. 08759. Include names of all persons traveling, contact phone number, email address (if possible), confirmation sent via email. Call 732-350-4205 for more information.

Holiday City South Women’s Clubmoney for $22. The Women’s Club presents a Bunco Party on March 13. Lunch, coffee, tea and cake will be served for a donation of $12. For more informa-tion, call Alice at 732-286-2751. This is a fun way to spend a Sunday afternoon, sharing a good time with friends. Card tables are needed; if you have one to lend, call Alice. For information about these trips and events, call Alice for information at 732-286-2751.

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Since First Financial began with a group of Asbury Park schoolteachers back in 1936, the credit union has not forgotten its educational roots. That is why the founda-tion offered current Monmouth and Ocean County educators six classroom grants to use at their schools for the 2015-2016 school year. “Education has and always will be a piv-otal piece of our organization, and we’re delighted to be able to help our local educa-tors enhance their classroom experience,” noted First Financial President and CEO, Issa Stephan. Stephan also noted that the foundation committee had a tough job of choosing just six winning teachers out of the numerous applications received this year. “We re-ceived dozens of heartening essays from educators hoping to use the grant money to implement or maintain a variety of creative programs in their schools such as purchas-ing basic skills materials for struggling students, funding a thanksgiving feast for the less fortunate, integrating digital voice recorders for students to practice second languages, new tables for a classroom, iPads, updated software and pencil grips for students in pre-K through second grade – to name a few,” said Stephan. “We wish we were able to reward each and every one of our participants and after extreme-ly careful consideration we selected the six classrooms in which we felt the grant money would have the largest impact.”

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–Photo courtesy Ocean County FreeholdersOCEAN COUNTY – Freeholder John P. Kelly, Director of Law and Public Safety, administered the oath of office to four new Ocean County Corrections Officers. Taking the oath were: Matthew Deveck, Brendan Giarratano, John Mc Coy and Kenneth Reed. The four recently completed 14 weeks of extensive training at the Ocean County Police Academy. They will now join the ranks of the Ocean County Department of Corrections. Also attending the administering of the oath were Ocean County Warden Sandra Mueller, and instructors Sgt. John DeMarco, Cpl. Sal Di-Chiara and Lt. Theresa Wallace.

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TOMS RIVER – The Garden State Phil-harmonic Youth Orchestra will have its first full-scale performance of the season on February 21 at 3 p.m. at Toms River North High School. Students will demonstrate their various levels of achievement while performing a concert of mixed orchestral compositions. Each age-specific ensemble will appear in rotation.

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TOMS RIVER –The Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation has a new kids program called “Preschool Playtime.” Have fun with other children playing sporty games, scooters, etc. The class will be held on March 1 from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the program room, Parks Administration Office. Note Program #413021-1C. To register, send a check made payable to

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TOMS RIVER – The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts will present René Marie – “I Wanna Be Evil (with Love to Eartha Kitt)” on February 26 at 8 p.m. on the Main Stage, Ocean County College Main Campus, College Drive. Concert tickets: Adult $29, senior $26 and subscriber $24. Tickets are on sale now. René Marie: singer, actress, writer. Eartha Kitt: singer, actress, writer. Never before has there been a vocal recording tipping the hat to Kitt and her fiery, sensual and clever interpretations of songs. With her incredible range of vocal ability, her powerful emotional resonance and strong independent streak, René

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TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Senior Center is holding the following events: Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Free tax help available at the Toms River Senior Center from AARP trained volunteers. Call for an appointment. 732- 341-1000 ext. 8460 or 8461. March 3: Atlantic City Bus Trip/Resorts Casino, $25 per person (cash only)/$25 slot credit. You must pay when you sign up in the Senior Center office. Bus leaves Senior Center 9 a.m. and returns at 5:45 p.m. No transportation available to/from the Senior Center. March 17, 10 a.m.: St. Patty’s Day Break-fast. Live musical entertainment. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with good friends and a delicious breakfast. Limited seating. Cost is

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TOMS RIVER – Celebrate Women in History Month at Ocean County Histori-cal Society, 26 Hadley Ave. The society will have Dr. Barbara Godbold as guest speaker on March 6 at 2 p.m. Retired now, Godbold is well-known to the English language and literature students in the Brick Township schools where she taught for 49 years. A former member of the Adjunct Faculty of Ocean County College, she has shared

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OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Li-brary will partner with AARP to provide free tax assistance programs in several branches throughout February, March and mid-April. These programs are open to taxpayers of all ages, with special consideration given to those 60 years and older with low to moderate income. Services are provided by IRS-certified vol-unteers and include tax preparation as well as electronic filing. Participants must bring a photo ID, all relevant tax documents and previous year(s) returns. The Plumsted branch, 119 Evergreen Road, New Egypt, will offer this program 1 to 5 p.m., Wednesdays from now to April 13. Appointments are required for this location. To make an appointment, call 609-758-7888. The Jackson branch, 2 Jackson Drive, will offer this program 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Thurs-days from now to April 14. Appointments are required for this location. To make an appointment, visit the branch or call 732-928-4400 ext. 3808. The Brick branch, 301 Chambers Bridge Road, will offer this program 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursdays from now to April 14. Ap-pointments are required for this location. To make an appointment, visit the branch or call 732-477-4513. The Toms River branch, 101 Washington St., will offer this program 9 a.m. to noon, Thursdays from now to April 14. Appoint-ments are not required for this location, but recommended. To make an appointment, visit the branch or call 732-349-6200. The Lakewood branch, 301 Lexington Ave., 732-363-1435, will offer this program 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Fridays from now to April 15 (except March 25). Appointments are required for this location. To make an appointment, visit the branch or call 732-363-1435 ext. 2100. For more information about these free tax assistance programs call the branch or go to theoceancountylibrary.org and click the Events and News icon to view the Calendar of Events.

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TOMS RIVER – The Polish American Club of Toms River has the following trips planned: April 10 at Resorts for Eric Kearns “Voices of the Legends,” includes $10 in slot play. June 29 to Caesars to see “My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish,” includes $25 slot play. September 14 at Trump Taj for “Barbara and Frank, the concert that never was,” with $25 slot play. October 23 at Resorts for “Andre & Cirell” and $10 slot play. For more information and tickets, call Helen Gulya 732-281-1422, Janice Zwolinski 732-240-1556 or Cathy Bilicki at 732-504-7607.

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OCEAN COUNTY – Popular recycling programs, such as the Ocean County Household Hazardous Waste Collection program and the Master Composter pro-gram, will continue in 2016 with the help of funding from a state recycling grant. Ocean County anticipates receiving $580,446 from the 2015 Recycling En-hancement Act Tax Fund – County En-titlement program. The county annually submits a spending plan to the state on how it will disperse the funds. ccording to Freeholder Gerry P. Little, who serves as liaison to the county’s Solid Waste Management Department, the program pro-vides funding for solid waste management and recycling activities from a $3 per ton tax levied on disposal facilities. “With this funding we can continue re-cycling programs that provide numerous environmental benefits and assist our citizens,” Little said. “This grant program returns money to the county and also its municipalities.” Municipalities participate in the program with 60 percent of the funds returned to the towns under the state’s tonnage grant rebate program. The amount received is based on the amount recycled. Little noted that Ocean County plans to use about $100,000 to continue the county’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection program, which allows citizens to rid their homes of a host of hazardous items which are then properly disposed of under the program. “Recent changes to the household haz-

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In addition, Ocean County intends to use the money to support the Ocean County Health Department recycling compliance program and the Ocean County Master Composter program. “Our master composters help educate and provide information on the importance of recycling,” Little said. “Our residents who go through the program give back to the

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TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Area Unit of Church Women United of New Jersey invites women of all faiths to the observance of the Worldwide Day of Prayer service on March 4 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Route 9, Beachwood. The program will begin with conversa-tion over coffee and light refreshments at 10 a.m., followed by the one hour worship service “Receive Children; Receive Me” written by the women of Cuba. They especially invite women with Cuban backgrounds to help them sing the hymns. A freewill offering will be received to ben-efit women and children around the world. For further details, call Jacqueline Haaf at 732-849-2648.

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TOMS RIVER – All Toms River Township public meetings take place in Town Hall, 33 Washington Street. The Township Council meets for regular meetings the second and fourth Tuesday at 6 p.m. The Planning Board meets for regular meet-ings every first and third Wednesday at 6 p.m. The Board of Adjustment meets for regular meetings every second and fourth Thursday at 7 p.m. For a calendar and agenda, visit tomsrivertownship.com.

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folic acid every day for good health. It is easy to increase your daily intake of the nutrient by eating more of foods like beans, cit rus f ruits, enriched grains, and dark leafy vegetables. To make it easier, in January 1998, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) began requiring manufacturers to add folic acid to food that is labeled as “enriched.” Increasing your intake can be as simple as rolling out of bed and grabbing a quick breakfast. Just a cup of enriched breakfast cereal with one cup of 1 percent milk, plus three-quarters of a cup of OJ on the side, will put you at 32 percent of your daily requirement of folic acid in one meal. Talk about starting your day off right! Folic acid-rich foods like spinach, avocado, strawberries, broccoli, and cantaloupe are hearing helpful foods.

NEW JERSEY – New Jersey Blood Ser-vices, a division of New York Blood Center (NYBC) is asking for help to maintain an adequate supply of all blood types, but es-pecially O-negative – the “universal” blood which can be transfused into anyone in an emergency. In addition, hundreds of addition-al blood drives need to be scheduled to meet projected hospital demand. Current inventory of several blood types is running below the desired target level. “It’s simple: hospital patient demand for blood often outpaces our best efforts to recruit donors and schedule blood drives,” said NYBC Executive Director of Donor Recruitment Andrea Cefarelli. “There are always reasons but we have to overcome that for the sake of hospital patients who need us.” “This is one of the toughest times of the year,” Cefarelli added. “We’re asking for our dedicated supporters to roll up their sleeves to make sure we’re able to provide our hospital partners with whatever they need to take care of their patients.” Blood products have a short shelf life – from five to 42 days, so constant replenishment is necessary. Each and every day there are patients who depend on the transfusion of red blood cells, platelets and plasma to stay alive. But blood and blood products can’t be manufactured. They can only come from volunteer blood donors who take an hour to

attend a blood drive or visit a donor center. To donate blood or for information on how to organize a blood drive, call toll free: 800-933-2566 or visit nybloodcenter.org. If you cannot donate but still wish to par-ticipate in bringing crucial blood products to patients in need, ask someone to donate for you, or consider volunteering at a local blood drive.Any company, community organization, place of worship, or individual may host a blood drive. NYBC also offers special com-munity service scholarships for students who organize community blood drives during summer months. Blood donors receive free mini-medical exams on site including information about their temperature, blood pressure and hematocrit level. Eligible donors include those people at least age 16 (with parental permission or consent), who weigh a minimum of 110 pounds, are in good health and meet all Food and Drug Administration and NY or NJ State Department of Health donor criteria. People over 75 may donate with a doctor’s note. New Jersey Blood Services would like to announce that it is conducting blood drives in your area which are open to the public. The following drive is scheduled in the near future: February 22: Kean Ocean, 1 College Dr., Gateway Bldg., Toms River 10:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.

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I hugged a friend who I hadn’t seen in two years and she didn’t hug me back. I thought it strange, but she quickly offered that her breasts were just incredibly sore. I remember experiencing that for a few months when I was younger, so I totally understood. So if your ‘girls’ ache, feel bruised, or heavy on the inside, have you considered why it’s happening? My friend did not, she just accepted it. They were so painful, she couldn’t even hug her children. Sleeping was painful. The technical term is “fibrocystic breast pain” and an estimated 30 to 60 percent of women experience this. Simply put, our “boobs” are two large milk glands (some larger than others, congratulations to those ladies!). Really sexy, huh? All kidding aside, all breasts contain some degree of lumps (or “cysts”), however, some breasts will contain more lumps than others due to hormonal changes. It’s the lumps that cause your breasts to get uncomfortable, sometimes even painful. Symptoms of fibrocystic breasts will be the most intense before your period and then usually leave immediately following the period. Estrogen, progesterone, and prolactin (all girly hormones) cause cells in the breast tissue to swell. This is a normal hormonal change during menstruation. Some clinicians may try to prescribe oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy; however, it is a bit controversial and the jury is still out on whether or not those help or make the condition worse. Certain supplements may be helpful, so please ask your practitioner about any or all of these:

I o d i n e – – Iodine is a mineral anti-oxidant that is comprised of your thyroid hormone, but it’s absolutely needed to maintain healthy breast tissue. When you are iodine defi-cient, your hormones are affected causing otherwise healthy breast tissue to become cystic and painful. A study of 111 healthy women with a history of breast pain and discomfort were given iodine for six months and 50 percent of the patients who took 6 mg of iodine daily were reported to have clinically significant reduction in overall breast pain. Vitamin E – A double blind published study found Vitamin E supplementa-tion had a significant decrease in breast symptoms related to PMS (Premenstrual syndrome). If you can’t find a high-quality supplement of natural, mixed vitamin E, just eat a lot of sunflowers and nuts. Evening Primrose Oil – Evening primrose oil is an herb and is extracted from the plant, Oenothera biennis. The seeds of the plant contain oil called gamma linolenic acid (GLA). GLA helps reduce inflamma-tion during menstruation so it could be very adept at reducing the pain associated with breast tenderness and menstrual cramps. Caffeine Elimination – Don’t hate the messenger! I’m sorry to have to tell you that your ‘Cup of Love’ could be doing more harm than good. Caffeine contains a chemical called methylxanthine which makes blood vessels open up and the dila-tion causes breast discomfort. Instituting these supplements and dietary changes could improve your huggability within weeks.

TOMS RIVER – Community Medical Center’s Community Health Services, part of Barnabas Health, coordinates the New Jersey Cancer Education and Early Detection program in Ocean County. Cur-rently, free clinical health screenings are available to uninsured women in Ocean County. The program provides free clinical breast examinations, mammograms, cervical ex-ams and pap smears to uninsured women between the ages of 40 and 64. To qualify

for the program, participants must meet specific income requirements. Clinics will be held at the Family Plan-ning Center in Manahawkin, 1173 Beacon Avenue, on February 17, noon to 2:30 p.m. A clinic will also be held at the Ocean County Health Department, 175 Sunset Avenue, Toms River, on February 26, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Appointments are required. For further information or to schedule an appoint-ment, call 732-557-3202.

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In 1750, to the south, Stafford Township was created by letters patent. Here, the residents of this area petitioned the Royal Assembly to create a new township out of the southern portion of Shrewsbury Town-ship. By royal act, the Assembly approved our creation on June 24, 1767, which we shall celebrate 250 years later in 2017. Although we changed our name 10 years ago from the Township of Dover to the Township of Toms River, our founding never changes, just as a person’s birthday will never change.

We Have Celebrated Before Since 1967, which was our 200th anni-versary, we have taken time to celebrate our Township’s history. In our bicentennial year, the Township adopted an official seal, flag and motto. The seal and flag feature a native American Indian to honor our Lenni Lenape past. Our motto proclaims, in Latin, “Homo Cogitat, Deus Indicat” meaning “Man Thinks, God Directs.” In 1992, our 225th anniversary, Huddy Park was re-dedicated. Also that year as part of the celebration, the Luker Bridge in the park was named, Dover, Del. was adopted as our “Sister City,” and historic information was widely dist r ibuted th roughout our schools and community. The annual street fair theme for the 1992 “Founder’s Day” was

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our colonial-era founding.Planning Our 250th Anniversary

Work has already begun to celebrate our next anniversary. Our first municipal park – Huddy Park – is scheduled for complete overhaul as new bulkheading, pathways, benches and signage will be installed. The park will continue its Revolutionary War theme. Visitors will see a modern-day silhouette of the patriot blockhouse which defended the Toms River village from British attack with a new visitor welcome entranceway.

What Can You Do To Help? Our Township’s anniversary is much more than just those of us serving in the local government remembering our past. If you have an organization that would like a guest speaker to hear about our Town-ship’s long history, let us know. If you have an idea as to how to celebrate our past, let us know. And if you would like to help us in 2017, let us know. Let our celebration begin! It shall be a community-wide civics and history lesson for all of us.–J. Mark Mutter is the Toms River Town-ship clerk and historian. He is chairman of the Semiquincentennial Committee that is planning the Township’s 250th anniversary in 2017. He can be reached at [email protected], at Township of Toms River, P.O. Box 728, Toms River, N.J. 08754, or 732-341-1000 ext. 8200.

NEW JERSEY – New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher encouraged organizations to help provide nutritious meals to children in low-income areas during the summer months through the de-partment’s Summer Food Service program. Begun in 1976 as an outgrowth of the Na-tional School Lunch program, the Summer Food Service program is designed to reach those who are age 18 or younger in econom-ically disadvantaged areas. It also is open to people over 18 who are mentally or physical-ly handicapped and who participate in public or nonprofit private programs established for the disabled. The federally-funded program reimburses participating organizations for meals served to children who live in areas in which at least 50 percent of the children qualify for free or reduced-price meals under the National School Lunch program. Applicants might include public or private nonprofit school food authorities, units of lo-cal, municipal, county or state governments, public or private nonprofit organizations, residential summer camps or national youth sports programs. Organizations approved to sponsor the Summer Food Service program are respon-sible for managing the feeding sites that provide the meals to youngsters. Most participating organizations may be reimbursed for up to two meals a day – lunch and either breakfast or a snack. Those serving primarily migrant children may be reimbursed for up to three meals a day.

Residential camps may serve up to three meals a day, but they are reimbursed only for meals served to children eligible for free or reduced price meals under the National School Lunch program. More than 430,512 children in New Jersey receive free or reduced price meals in their schools under the National School Lunch program. In 2015, only 19 percent of the children in the state participating in the National School Lunch program had access to nutritious meals in the summer. One hun-dred eight organizations in 2015 participated in the Summer Food Service program to provide nutritious meals to children during the summer. In addition to the summer food program, the New Jersey Department of Agriculture, Division of Food and Nutrition, administers a number of programs devoted to improving the quality and provision of food to New Jersey residents, in particular those most in need, including school nutrition programs and the Child and Adult Care Food program. The division also administers The Emer-gency Food Assistance program (TEFAP), which distributes federally-donated com-modities to six emergency feeding organiza-tions statewide to distribute federally-donat-ed foods to hundreds of soup kitchens, food pantries and public feeding sites serving the state’s neediest citizens. For more information on the Summer Food Service program or to obtain an application, call 609-292-4498. The deadline for submis-sion of completed applications is June 15.

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TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Foundation for Vocational Technical Education will host the 20th Annual In-ternational Chef’s Night Out on March 7 at the Pine Belt Arena from 6 to 9 p.m. Over 50 area restaurants, caterers, bakeries, specialty stores and beverage distributors are expected to participate. For the $50 admission fee, attendees may sample an extensive variety of sweet and savory delicacies as well as some of the area’s f ine wines and beverages.

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and gift auctions, prizes and more. Sponsorships range f rom $100 to $20,000. For sponsorship opportunities, call Rosemarie Contreras at 732-282-2324 or [email protected]. ECF provides specialized services, at no charge, to New Jersey families who are caring for a child with cancer. The services include professional in-home counseling, advocacy on behalf of fam-ilies, materials support, such as food, clothing, toys, and household items and emergency financial aid, such as paying for rent or utilities. For the past 30 years, ECF has helped more than 1700 New Jersey families in Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean counties who are dealing with pediatric cancer.

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OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Health Department has been participating in conference calls with the New Jersey Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), regarding Zika Virus. “Zika virus disease is a mosquito-borne disease which has been found to affect infants born to mothers who traveled to or resided in an area with Zika virus transmis-sion during pregnancy. Zika virus is spread to people through mosquito bites. The most common symptoms of Zika virus disease are fever, rash, joint pain and conjunctivitis (red eyes). The illness is usually mild with symptoms lasting from several days to a week. Severe disease requiring hospitaliza-tion is uncommon.” said Daniel Regenye, OCHD public health coordinator. At the present time, there have been confirmed travel-related cases in 11 states, including New Jersey and Washington D.C. “Because there is neither a vaccine nor medications available to prevent Zika vi-rus infection, CDC recommends that all pregnant women consider postponing travel to areas where Zika virus transmission is ongoing. If a pregnant woman travels to an area with Zika virus transmission, she should be advised to strictly follow steps to avoid mosquito bites,” Regenye said.

Presently, there are 24 countries or territo-ries reporting current ongoing transmission: including Barbados, Bolivia, Brazil, Cape Verde (Africa), Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Martinique, Mexico, Pan-ama, Paraguay, Puerto Rico, Saint Martin, Samoa, Suriname, U.S. Virgin Islands and Venezuela Mosquitoes that spread Zika vi-rus bite both indoors and outdoors, mostly during the daytime. Therefore, it is import-ant to ensure protection from mosquitoes throughout the entire day. Mosquito prevention strategies include wearing long-sleeved shirts and long pants, using U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)–registered insect repellents, using permethrin-treated clothing and gear and staying and sleeping in screened-in or air-conditioned rooms. When used as directed on the product label, insect repellents containing DEET, picaridin and IR3535 are safe for pregnant women. Further guidelines for using insect repel-lents are available online at cdc.gov as well as ochd.org. The OCHD will continually update its website, Twitter@OCpublichealth and Facebook on further developments of the Zika virus.

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TOMS RIVER – The Township’s 250th anniversary will be here in 2017. Over the next few months as the township begins to celebrate this historic day, Toms River Township Clerk and Historian K. Mark Mutter is available to speak before your organization to share history and updates on the township’s plans for the anniver-

sary on June 24, 2017. The township is planning a yearlong celebration of events in 2017 that will include a parade, essay contest for school children, historic sites hunt, time capsule and more. Contact J. Mark Mutter at 732-341-1000 ext. 8200 to schedule a speaker’s visit.

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WHITING – On April 30, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., a healing mission will be held at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 180 Route 539. This is a joint collaboration of the chapters of Order of St. Luke (OSL) with Christ Church, Toms River. The Missioner will be the Reverend Nigel Mumford, author of many books and arti-cles. His topic will be: “Praying to God for

Healing.” Praise music will be provided by Celebrate. Food will be provided by the members of the OSL. Handouts will be available to support the day. Registration is $10. For more information, contact: Stefanie Rotsaert at 732-350-2904 or email [email protected]. There will be a free-will offering.

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Now Hiring Property Inspec-tors- FT/PT in your area. Full, free training provided. [email protected] or [email protected]. 732-766-4425, 201-259-0734. Ask for Mel. (t/n)

Don Carnevale Painting - Spe-cializing in interiors/exteriors. Very neat. Special senior discounts. Reasonable, affordable, insured. References. Low winter rates. License #13VH3846900. 732-899-4470 or 732-814-4851. (10)

Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” in-structor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new com-puters at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 special-ist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n)

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A.F. Smart Home Maintenance, LLC - Lic # 0450029067. Your complete handyman services. Phone Alan 732-569-0892. (6)

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Polish Lady - Mature. Will do light housekeeping, cooking, shopping, doctors, companionship, etc. Very reliable. Call Ava 732-581-4726. (14)

Painting - By neat, meticulous craftsman who will beat any writ-ten estimate. Interior/exterior. Free estimate. Fully insured. 732-506-7787, 646-643-7678. (10)

Laundromat Attendant - For PT. Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transpor-tation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863. (11)

Health Care - Senior living commu-nity is seeking FT CNA (11-7 shift), per diem and w/e package positions available. Apply in person at The Pines, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ or email resume to [email protected]. EOE. (11)

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OCEAN COUNTY – Two $l,000 schol-arships sponsored by Master Gardeners of Ocean County are available to high school seniors in Ocean County. The applications are limited to those high school seniors who will be pursuing a de-gree in the field of horticulture and related fields. Related fields may include nursery management, agriculture, landscaping, forestry, greenhouse management, aquatic botany, plant ecology or restoration and

environmental sciences. The application packages have been sent to every high school in Ocean County. Students should check with their guidance counselors for the application. The application closing date is March 25. Mail or deliver to: Scholarship Chairper-son, Master Gardener Association of Ocean County, Inc., Rutgers Cooperative Exten-sion of Ocean County, 1623 Whitesville Road, Toms River, NJ 08755.

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TOMS RIVER – The Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce Economic Develop-ment Committee presents the Ocean Coun-ty’s Business Outlook Luncheon. The event will take place on March 9, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Grove at Howard Johnson’s Hotel Toms River, 955 Hooper Avenue. Lunch will include a presentation of

MODC’s 2016 Business Outlook Survey. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn what is in store for Ocean County Business in 2016. The cost is $30 for members and $35 for nonmembers. Register online at tomsriverchamber.com or contact the office at 732-349-0220 for additional information.

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cost of treatment; even if the employee receives treatment prior to the carrier’s authorization. Further, it is important to note another critical benefit of the Workers Com-pensation Act. This benefit protects employees from collections lawsuits when the employee obtains medical treatment that has been wrongfully or negligently withheld by an employer. This benefit was upheld by the New Jersey Appellate Court in Kinley Phys-ical Therapy Services, Inc. v. Kramer, and unequivocally states that a medical service provider is prohibited from fil-ing an action against the employee until a determination has been made by the Division of Workers’ Compensation. The Court reasoned that a medical provider is normally not permitted to pursue collection actions in court until it resolves all administrative remedies, thus, the employee must be shielded from all actions by the medical provid-er until the Court determines whether or not the employer is responsible for the cost of medical care. If you feel your legitimate benefits have been denied and you live in the New Jersey, our workers compensation lawyers would like to talk to you to see if we can assist you with your case.

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OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County College President Jon Larson, in his recent colloquium speech, announced several individuals among the staff and faculty who have marked 20 and 30 years of service. For 20 years of service: Dr. David Bor-delon, associate professor of english and literature; Dr. Elizabeth Brierley, associate professor of humanities and f ine arts; Lisa Cecere, assistant pro-fessor of humanities and fine arts; Dr. Toni Clay, assistant vice president of academic affairs; At the SEC, Patricia DeFelica, adjunct associate professor of mathematics;

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PINE BEACH – The Pine Beach free an-nual rabies clinic will be held on March 12 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Pine Beach Recycling Center on Pennsylvania Avenue. Dog and cat license renewals were due in January, as the licensing period runs from January 1 through December 31. After March 28, there will be a $10 late fee added onto any license, and summonses will be issued for any animals that do not have a current license.

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TOMS RIVER – Toms River High School East and High School North competed on January 31 at the FIRST Tech Challenge robotics competition held at Hightstown High School in East Windsor. Students from 34 New Jersey districts and commu-nity organizations built machines that had to be capable of avoiding obstacles, picking up and depositing cubes and whiffle balls and climbing a bumpy ramp, all while being remotely controlled. Many teams begin at lower levels of competition, starting in mid-dle school, but the staff and students at the two Toms River high schools were inspired to enter the fray after experiencing robotics at the 2015 Jersey Shore Makerfest, con-ceived by Assistant Superintendent Marc Natanagara and Supervisor of Educational Technology Tiffany Lucey, hosted by the district last October. Makerfest was a celebration of tinkering, teaching, science, engineering, arts and crafts that drew over 4000 participants and more than 100 makers, including Apple, Office Depot, Home Depot and schools and organizations from the tri state area and beyond. Among them were robotics teams from the Jersey Shore Girl Scouts and Robbinsville High School. They graciously shared what they do, and with the board and superintendent’s enthusiastic support, teachers began offering technology clubs at each of the district’s 18 schools. HSE and HSN students felt ready for the challenge of competition, and with seed money from the Board of Education, teachers Cathy Apple-gate, Camie Corrado, Christopher Manolio, Walt Patelunas and Suzanne Signorelli, along with mentors Kristin and CY Ramsey from the Jersey Shore Girl Scouts and Kyle Hart from NAVAIR, guided students in a month of building and testing their robots. According to Toms River Regional Su-perintendent David M. Healy, the FTC competition is a high profile example of the district’s commitment to integrate STEAM

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(Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) across the curriculum. “The board and community have supported focusing more than $5 million toward technology over the past five years, in both infrastruc-ture and devices, to enable staff and stu-dents to have access to a world of resourc-es,” said Healy. “Clubs and competitions inspire students beyond the classroom and provide authentic experiences that engage them with students from other districts, where they form relationships and learn from each other.” High School East’s Raiders Short Cir-cuits placed fifth and High School North’s Iron Mariners ranked eighth out of 34 competing teams. Lucey and Natanagara attended the event along with over a dozen excited parents. Lucey observed, “There’s a spirit of comradery and support in these competitions, and our students showed great sportsmanship. I am blown away at how well they did with so little prep time.” The teams plan to use what they learned at Hightstown to improve their designs to meet the next challenge. They also intend to demonstrate their creations to younger students and at Makerfest II on October 15 in hopes of inspiring the next generation of builders. The district will be one of the of-ficial sites for NJ Makers Day on March 18 and 19. Students, including high school ro-boticists and elementary Google Cardboard makers, will share STEAM creations with the community in a new model Makerspace being built at Intermediate East. North’s team is sponsored by Gino Sci-orilli’s Ocean Salon Systems, and current and future teams will seek their own bene-factors. Anyone interested in sponsorship may contact the schools. For further information on FIRST Tech Challenge, visit newjerseyftc.com/index.html, on NJ Makers Day, visit njmakersday.org and on Jersey Shore Makerfest 16, visit JerseyShoreMakerfest.org.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Ambitions are achieved by demonstrating unflagging determination. You can use your education to attain your heart’s desire in the week ahead. The lessons you learned in your younger years could serve you well.TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Safety before sensitivity. You yearn for security and have a tendency to take a cautious approach in the week ahead. You may put duty before pleasure and can do well with any task that requires discrimination.GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Some bridges are made of stone and can’t be burned. Old friends can hamper your progress this week by loading you down with excess baggage. To overcome potential criticism honor your past promises and obligations.CANCER (June 21-July 22): Overlook unavoidable embarrassing moments in the week to come. When someone says the wrong thing or a coworker makes a silly mistake it is best to simply ignore it. Group activities could squeeze your wallet.LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Fame is the name of the game. In the week ahead you can make the most of your reputation by mixing with people in public places. You could be enriched by a passing opportunity if you wisely accept it.VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Practice being flexible when challenged by changing times. Don’t turn your back on someone who rebels against your wishes. There may be a temporary upset this week that makes you want to run for cover.LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Turn on the

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Last year, much of the Midwest and Eastern U.S. endured snowstorm after snowstorm. Right now, where I live in Southern California, we’re in the grip of what meteorologists have been saying may be the biggest El Nino rain system ever. Yes, winter can feel like a burden. But I like to think of it in much more optimistic terms: It’s perfect soup season. Whether you’re facing a day of snow, rain or simply cooler-than-normal temperatures, a bowl of soup can sooth and nourish you. I like to imagine people a century ago, or longer, with big kettles of soup murmuring by the fire. A favorite recipe might have simmered for hours, and the act of cooking it alone could have been as warming as the soup itself. Today’s cooks live in very different circumstances, of course. Central heat-ing reduces or eliminates the practical purpose of gathering around the fire. And everyone seems to be living a busier life, often shying away from recipes that seem to take too long to cook. But I have strived to share with home cooks my own secrets about how to make great-tasting food quickly and easily. And one of the best ways I know for preparing wonderful soups quickly is to use a pres-sure cooker. Today’s electric pressure cookers are models of safety and reliability, with secure lids and easy-to-set timers that automatically start counting down to a set cooking time once pressure has been reached. That makes it easier than ever to enjoy the benefits of this method, which dramatically reduces cooking times while concentrating flavor. You’ll see what I mean when you try a new take on one of my winter favorites. A pureed soup of butternut squash, bright with the fresh orange and ginger, takes only 10 minutes to cook once pressure has been reached. That allows just enough time to make a quick cranberry relish to garnish each bowl. But that not’s the end of the ease that in-expensive modern appliances bring to this recipe. I also like to puree the just-cooked soup right inside the pressure cooker using a hand-held immersion blender. That’s the perfect combination of convenience and great flavor any home cook would want - especially in the depths of winter.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP Serves 6 to 8

1 large butternut squash about 2 pounds (500 g), halved, seeded, peeled and cut

into large chunks1 large yellow onion, peeled and coarsely chopped1 piece fresh ginger, about 2 inches (5 cm), peeled and thinly sliced2 or 3 large oranges (1 zested), juiced to make 1 cup (250 mL) 1 sprig fresh rosemary Kosher salt Freshly ground white pepper 2 tablespoons honey 2 cups (500 mL) organic chicken broth or low-sodium vegetable broth1/4 cup (60 mL) heavy cream, plus extra for garnish (optional)Small sprigs fresh Italian parsley, for garnish

CRANBERRY-SPICE RELISH:3/4 pound (375 g) fresh or frozen whole cranberries or frozen 1/2 cup light brown sugarKosher salt1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom In a pressure cooker, combine the squash chunks, chopped onion, ginger, orange zest and juice, rosemary, salt and pepper to taste, 1 tablespoon of honey and stock. If you like, add the cream. Secure the lid on the pressure cooker, seal, bring to pressure, and cook under pressure for 10 minutes. While the soup comes to pressure and cooks, make the cranberry-spice relish. In a heavy medium saucepan, combine the cranberries and sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar softens, about 3 minutes. Cover and continue cooking until the cranberries pop and turn tender, about 10 minutes longer, seasoning to taste with salt. Stir in cinnamon and cardamom, cover, and cook until thick, about 5 minutes lon-ger, stirring occasionally. Turn back to the soup, and quick-re-lease the pressure from the pressure cooker. With tongs, remove the rosemary sprig and discard. With an immersion blender, blend the soup inside the pressure cooker. Taste, adjust the seasonings with salt and stir in 1 tablespoon honey to enhance the sweetness. To serve the soup, ladle it directly from the pressure cooker into heated bowls. Place a spoonful of cranberry relish into the center of each bowl. (You can reserve leftover relish for another use.) Drizzle the soup lightly with some cream, if you like, garnish with parsley and serve im-mediately.

It’s Soup Season! Chase The Winter Chill Away With A Zesty Bowl Of Soup

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