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By Catherine Galioto BERKELEY – The township has asked for more time to repay its Superstorm Sandy Aid, asking the state to give it 10 years instead of five-year terms on its $6 million. That money was borrowed as part of a special emergency appropriation package to Berkeley to pay for clean-up and in-frastructure repairs. Mayor Carmen Amato said the township has made payments

Berkeley Asks For More Time To Repay Sandy Aid

By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – Rehabilitation work on Mathis Bridge over Barnegat Bay in Toms River (Route 37) remains on schedule and on budget according to the Department of Transportation. “All lanes on the Mathis Bridge are scheduled to re-open this spring and will remain open through the summer season,” NJDOT Public Information Officer Kevin Israel said. Israel added that Phase II of the project will begin in the fall of 2016. Construction is anticipated to take place for three sea-sons and is expected to be completed by summer 2018. The construction cycle requiring a full closure of the Mathis Bridge will be lim-ited to November 1 to April 30 each year. During each of these construction cycles,

Mathis Bridge Construction

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OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Board of Freeholders welcomed the second woman to ever serve on the board. Virginia (Ginny) Haines was sworn to the office of Ocean County Freeholder on January 27 during a brief informal ceremony at the

–Photo courtesy Ocean County FreeholdersVirginia Haines was sworn in to her new title of Ocean County Freeholder on January 27.

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(Review - See Page 12)

(Construction - See Page 4)

By Catherine Galioto BERKELEY – The wooden poles dotting the landscape at Good Luck Point in Berkley Township and AT&T Mana-hawkin in Stafford Township may be removed.

–Photos by Berkeley Times and courtesy FEMAA house torn asunder sits in the marsh along Bayview after Su-perstorm Sandy, 2012. Elsewhere in Berkeley, homeowners clean up debris from a home succumbed by fire as a result of the storm.

Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge has proposed a draft Environmental Assess-ment to remove the poles and a metal tower in the parcels, which can be viewed at fws.gov/refuge/edwin_b_ forsythe/, and

at the refuge’s Visitor Informa-tion Center located at 800 Great Creek Road, Oceanville. The Refuge proposes to re-move large arrays of wooden poles and metal towers from two salt marsh tracts in Ocean

County. The poles and towers at Good Luck Point and AT&T Manahawkin are part of inactive shortwave antenna fields associ-ated with AT&T’s ship-to-shore shortwave communications

Good Luck Point’s Poles Under Review

(Sandy Aid - See Page 4)

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already, totaling about $3.6 million, but is asking the state to allow Berkeley to pay back the remaining $2.4 million over an extended period, of five years beyond that. In the current schedule, the township would have two more years to repay it. “I recommended the Council adopt a resolution requesting the state to allow towns to pay back the funds borrowed as part of a Special Emergency Appropria-tion for Super Storm Sandy over a longer period of time,” Amato said. “Since it’s a new legislative session we reintroduced the resolution.” The payments have amounted to, “with interest, about $1.2 million a year,” said the mayor. Those payments were made as part of the township’s 2013, 2014 and 2015 budgets. “We’re looking for the state to allow us to pay back the last two years over a longer period. This would allow better flexibility in the budget moving forward,” said Amato. That’s especially true as the township tallies up its costs for the recent snow

summer traffic from approximately May 15 to September 15 will not be affected and all three current lanes on each bridge will be open to traffic. But in the off-season, the Mathis Bridge closes, and eastbound lanes are diverted onto the Tunney Bridge. Despite being down lanes of traffic, officials said the project is going well. Israel said the NJDOT has been working closely with local officials and will continue to do so to minimize the impact of work on local businesses and residents. As a policy, NJDOT limits construction activity in the summer on shore routes. For barrier island communities such as Seaside Heights, which depends on tour-ism to bolster its businesses, having no delays in the bridge project schedule has been welcome. Seaside Heights Borough Administrator Christopher Vaz said his community has been pleased with the com-munication it has received with the NJDOT and MBI-GluckShaw, the public relations firm that was hired to handle responding to any concerns that may crop up. “They advised us about last week’s snow plowing and we are very happy that as of the end of January there have been no issues of delays taking place and that everything is going according to plan. Outside of the storm everything has been proceeding on schedule,” Vaz said. Vaz called MBI-GluckShaw a “very re-sponsive firm” adding the firm was aware of the borough’s February 20, Polar Bear Plunge that will draw thousands of people to the community’s boardwalk for the

annual fundraiser for New Jersey Special Olympics. Traffic volume on the bridge will be heavi-er at that time, but Vaz said that the borough has no concerns with the NJDOT’s current bridge project alteration and the traffic flow that will occur that weekend. Toms River Township’s barrier island communities and inland areas are also heavily impacted by the traffic flow of the bridge, but. Mayor Thomas F. Kelaher said he’s pleased by the progress being made. “I applaud the New Jersey Department of Transportation and the National Highway Performance Program for their commitment to building a stronger bridge for our town and community,” Kelaher said. The mayor noted that the last time the Mathis Bridge was refurbished was 65 years ago. “This will greatly benefit the residents of Toms River and neighboring towns and make a big difference in terms of safety.” Kelaher also said that “the electrical re-pairs, decking replacement, and structural rehabilitation of the bridge are very much needed and I am happy to see the project getting done.” When construction began late last year, the Tunney Bridge was converted to one lane eastbound and two lanes westbound. Crossover lanes were built at both approach-es to the bridge. Lane restrictions for over-sized loads remain in place. A ban on Marine traffic was imposed on December 1, and there will be no Mathis Bridge openings for marine traffic until March 15. Motorists can subscribe to project alerts by sending their email address to [email protected].

storm. “In light of this blizzard / Winter Storm Jonas, we will need some flexibili-ty,” said the mayor. “This has been a very bad storm.” With winds of up to 72 miles per hour, it’s created drifts that were as high as 10 feet of heavy snow. “The weight of the snow has also caused many equipment breakdowns … We anticipate this storm costing us $350,000,” said Amato. But to help with that cost, the township is seeking federal and state assistance after declaring the township in a state of emergency, as the governor did. The rebuilding of the township is far from over, but the loan is for emergency aid, for the immediate cleanup of the South Seaside Park, Pelican Island, Good Luck Point and other township areas battered by Sandy. That emergency cleanup took place in the months after Sandy, dealing with debris cleanup, landfill tonnage and more. For example, in the month following the storm, the township had dumped more than 1,200 tons of debris at the Ocean County Landfill. There were also over-time personnel costs, with Public Works employees working 16-hour days, Amato said at the time.

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We’ve seen it in cartoons, an angel on one shoulder representing your con-science, a demon on the other as your greedy in-ner self. The media por-trays itself as the angel while portraying Trump as the demon. Each time the Donald lays out what Amer icans may be se -cretly thinking, (yes this includes people of both parties though they’ll nev-er admit it) the media and political class immediate-ly lash out in righteous indignation in an effort to maintain political correct-ness at its acme. Just when they think they’ve finally got him in the trap of his ow n mak ing, the next days’ poll numbers reveal another story. This is in no way an en-dorsement of the Trump-ster, but an observation of the political media circus of which Trump is the ring master directing the greatest show on ear th from the center ring. He has masterfully done this, spending but a pittance of his billions, while oth-ers are becoming tapped out and losing donors on failed campaigns. As he plays them all like a fiddle the show goes on. In the meantime Amer-ica, like ancient Rome, burns in the background. There is only one man and h is campaign that has survived and thrived under the radar of this on-

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slaught, that of Ted Cruz. If the Republican Party ever hopes to survive this Trumping they had better start putting their apples in Ted’s basket, and soon.James M. SpickardTuckerton

In regards to the recent Toms River Times articles on a beaver problem, I felt a need to respond. I was a 27-year resident of Bayville and Barnegat. We recently moved to New Hampshire. If I was still in NJ, I would volunteer to assist in a solution that would allow the beavers and humans to co-exist peacefully. Though not, I do have some experience and expertise that I would like to share. Our condo here in NH back s up to a beave r pond. In 2009 the beavers dammed the culverts that separated the upper and lower pond. Fortunately, the residents recognized the benef its of beavers and we researched how we could solve the prob-lem in a peaceful way. To make a long story short, we made contact online with Mike Callahan of B e a v e r S o l u t i o n s . c o m and the Facebook Bea-ver Management Forum he established. Mike and the folks on the forum shared their knowledge freely and helped us save thousands of dollars and more than a few beavers. After research was done, with Mike’s advice and

Don’t Trap Beavers

guidance, I was able to construct a culvert protec-tion cage (beaver deceiver) for well under $300, and with about 15 minutes of help from our builder’s backhoe, we are able to install it at no additional cost. It worked flawlessly since then. Total mainte-nance has been less than a few hours a year and has cost nothing. How-ever, as the article men-tioned the beaver deceiver is just one solution that may or may not work. Each site is different and each situation is different. The design of the pro-tection depends on many factors including long-term objectives and topo-graphical considerations. I would also be happy to chat with interested parties in Toms River about possi-ble steps to take. I should also note that trapping is seldom as efficient or cost effective as co-existence. In the vast majority of cas-es, trapping is a short-term solution. It has been done for hundreds of years, but today there are much better solutions. The fact is that beavers are very territorial and they self limit their population. My latest blog entry is an open letter to a NH writer who ran into problems not unrelated to what you are experiencing. In par t it explains that when their kits become about 2 years old, they are sent packing. They will travel up to 50 miles in search of another pond, often falling prey to pred-ators along. So if you trap beavers on your pond they will return within a year or two. If co-existence is possible, it is always more economical, more effec-tive and beneficial remedy. If I was still in the area, I would be glad to visit the site and offer more specific advice. Even though I am not nearby, I would be

Manchester Councilman Frattini’s letter to the Times, December 19, expressing his concern over U.S.-Israel relations is much appreci-ated. To allay his fears, the terrorist attacks to Israel are not a question of border security, but are conducted from within by legal Pales-tinian residents. Huge amounts of financial and defensive aid reach Israel from the U.S. each year, including the Iron Dome missile defense sys-tem which def lected the Hamas rocket attacks and stands ready to intercept others. Israel reciprocates with development and testing of military equipment and tactics. As to intelligence, there is full cooperation, understandably quietly, between U.S. and Israeli agencies covering the en-tire Middle East. The U.S. stands alone in support of Israel against U.N. na-tions condemning Israel’s defensive warfare against Hamas’ assaults. Does this sound like we are deprecating or ignoring Israel? We keep Israel safe from attacks from without, while Israel contributes to our safety from terrorism and to our military preparedness. Although Israel did not participate in the Iran nu-clear talks, the nuclear threat was imminent before the agreement, and many in the Israeli military and in-telligence services believe the talks were useful in at least delaying it.Avram ShapiroWhiting

U.S.-Israel Relations Fine

happy to talk to interested parties about crafting a solution.Art WolinskyFormer Ocean County Resident

It’s that time of the year again. Rain, snow and ice will make driving a chore for the more than half-a-million residents of Ocean County. And on some days, downright dangerous. This week, we have the giant mounds of snow left by the plows, scaling higher than most vehicles. Cars creep out from behind these obstacles, trying to see if a path is clear to make their turn. Or, other dangerous conditions, such as black ice, unplowed road shoulders and more abound at every literal turn. This winter, use great caution when driving in harsh winter conditions. Arguably even more important, be wary of other drivers, who may not be using the same keen judgment as our readers. Driving in the snow is an ex-ercise utilizing all of the skills we learn as drivers. Brake early, and avoid hitting the brakes too hard. Limit your speed, espe-cially if falling snow impairs your visibility. If you begin to slide, pump your brakes. Holding them down will only worsen your slide. Keep your eyes on the drivers around you, especially at intersections, where other vehicles may slide past stop signs and signals and right in traffic. In fact, when the ground is covered with snow, the greatest danger is not as much the snow,

The Worst Winter Road Conditions Are Other Drivers

but the others driving in the snow. Overly reckless and over-ly cautious drivers can wreak havoc with traffic patterns. Observe what other drivers are doing at all times. While snow is sure to slow traffic to a near halt, a more pressing danger, and one fre-quently overlooked, is ice. Freezing temperatures can turn melted snow or cold rain into ice in a matter of minutes, covering roads in a sheet of hard-to-see, slippery danger. So-called “black ice” can be an unexpected and deadly road-way condition that’s impossible to see until it’s too late. Drivers should proceed with caution when driving in freez-ing temperatures, remain a safe distance from other vehicles to account for longer braking dis-tances, and watch for bridges, where the road freezes fastest. And despite what some seem to think, SUVs are not exempt from these rules. These vehicles are just as susceptible to dan-gerous slips and slides on icy roadways. Take into account the rollover factor, and rest assured that SUV makes careless winter driver no safer. The rules of winter driving are simple: Use common sense; refrain from speeding and tailgating; proceed with the flow of traffic (too slow is just as dangerous as too fast); and know your vehicle.

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OCEAN COUNTY – Ninth District Legislators Senator Christopher J. Connors, As-semblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman Di-Anne C. Gove have received their committee assignments for the 2016-2017 legislative session. Connors will return to the Senate Community and Ur-ban Affairs Committee and the Senate Military and Vet-erans’ Affairs Committee. Starting two new commit-

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tees, Rumpf will serve on the Assembly Regulatory Oversight and Reform and Federal Relations Commit-tee as well as the Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee. Gove will return to the Assembly Military and Vet-erans’ Affairs Committee and the Assembly Higher Education Committee. For the second consecutive legislative session, Assem-blyman Rumpf and Assem-

blywoman Gove were named as policy co-chairs to the As-sembly Republican caucus. The 9th District Legisla-tors issued the following statement subsequent to receiving their committee assignments. “Most importantly, these committee assignments will allow our delegation to more effectively represent the in-terests of our constituents in these trying times for our state and its residents.

“Veterans’ issues are always a high priority for our dele-gation due to the significant number of our constituents who have served, and are serving, their nation in the Armed Forces. The Senate Community and Urban Af-fairs Committee is where our delegation makes its stand against the passage of ill-conceived common inter-est community legislation vehemently opposed by so many of the senior commu-

nities we represent. “Government regulation is also a serious concern for our constituency, many of whom stand opposed to an overbearing bureaucracy. Since Superstorm Sandy hit our state with devastating force, our constituents have taken a greater interest in the operations of utilities and their ability to provide effec-tive and affordable services. “Having a member of our delegation serve on the As-

sembly Higher Education places us in a better position to serve the interests of Stockton University which, beyond education, has con-siderable presence in our district economically. More broadly, bringing down the cost of higher education is one of the most important issues, for us as a nation, if college graduates are going to have the opportunity to succeed in the global economy.”

Connors, Rumpf And Gove Receive Committee Assignments

OCEAN COUNTY – Cus-tomers who suffered through lengthy cable television, Internet or phone outages during and after this last blizzard should be offered a credit for the hours of ser-vice lost, said Ocean County Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari. Vicari penned a letter to State Board of Public Utili-ties President Richard Mroz asking that the board enact a standing policy that would re-quire Internet, television and telephone providers to auto-matically offer customers a

Freeholder Forum - By Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari

Vicari Wants Cable Companies To Offer Credit For Storm Outagesprorated credit following a lengthy outage. “Numerous Ocean Coun-ty residents experienced lengthy outages because of the blizzard,” Vicari said. “The impact was especially difficult for our county’s 160,000 senior citizens, many of whom were without any communication with the outside world.” Vicari, who is liaison to the Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs, said the credit would impact Com-cast, Verizon and any other

cable, Internet or telephone company in the county. Having the credit policy in place would mean customers would not have to fight with the companies every time a storm hits and service is lost. “While our cable compa-nies are notoriously prompt when it comes to seeking a rate increase, they are much less responsive when asked to offer a credit for a lengthy outage,” Vicari said in the letter. “Ocean County is no stranger to severe coastal storms and this blizzard will

not be the last the county experiences.” Vicari said he was contacted by many residents who com-plained of service lost Friday night shortly after the storm began and not being restored

until late Sunday. “I think you will agree with me that our residents depend on electronic com-munications, be it phone, television or internet, for vital and emergency information

during a weather emergen-cy,” Vicari said in the letter to Mroz. “While not all outages can be prevented or quickly repaired, customers can cer-tainly be compensated for the lack of service.”

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BERKELEY – Amateur radio, better known as Ham radio, is a hobby enjoyed by millions of men, woman and young people throughout the world. People from all walks of life partic-ipate in the hobby daily. In the United States alone, there are 738,000 licensed ham radio operators. There are over 300 countries throughout the world that have licensed ham radio operators. Imagine speaking into your microphone and talking to someone in Australia, England, Germany, Italy, India, Japan, Russia or Chi-na. Virtually all the ham radio world speaks English, so there is little language barrier to concern you. There are ham radio satellites to communicate through with a little hand held radio or speak to ham radio operators circling the earth on the space station. Many hams communicate using Morse code or through their home computers. You can also transmit television signals and see the person on the other end. The Holiday City Amateur Radio Club has 30 members who are active on all the above mentioned modes of communication with very simple equipment and antennas. The group participates in the annual North American contest called “Field Day” where the group sets up portable equipment at the

BAYVILLE – The Bayville Elks, 247 Route 9, will host a paint party on February 7 from 2 to 5 p.m. The art supplies and step by step instructions will be provided. The painting is the “Magical Tree of Four

BERKELEY – Many kids attractions are coming to the Ocean County Library at the “Friends’ Family Fun Fair” which will take place at 1 p.m., February 6 at the Berkeley branch, 30 Station Rd., Bayville. The event will feature prizes, crafts, face painting, balloon animals and other fun ac-tivities for kids and their families. Sparks, the library mascot, will also appear at the fair.

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local Whispering Pines Park located at the foot of Selkirk Avenue here in Holiday City South. Another activity the club participates in is the local Amateur Radio Emergency Ser-vices (ARES). The ARES group participates in emergency drills weekly with the Ocean County Office of Emergency Communica-tions. During Hurricane Sandy we set up an emergency communications center at the local shelters providing communications for the Red Cross and displaced persons housed at the shelter. Calls were placed to family members to assure them of the safety of those persons that needed to leave their homes at the beach locations. The group is also certified to provide FCC testing for those people wanting to get li-censed. The club holds an examination session once a month for those people wishing to take the various FCC grade licenses. The Holiday City Amateur Radio Club meets at the Holiday City South clubhouse on the first Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. and the meetings are open to the public. A short business meeting precedes a refreshment break followed by a technical talk by a member or invited guest or a video pertaining to some aspect of Ham radio. Call Larry Puccio at 732-349-2950 or visit hcarc.us.

Friends’ Family Fun Fair Stop by the Berkeley branch for some Saturday afternoon family fun. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Berkeley branch. This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. To register, call the branch or go to theoceancountylibrary.org, and click the “Events and News” icon to view the “Calendar of Events.”

Bayville Elks To Host Paint PartySeasons.” The price is $35 per person. A portion of ticket sales goes to help charities through the Bayville Elks Lodge. Sign up today at paintinglola.blogspot.com, or call Laura at 609-276-8502.

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BERKELEY – The next meeting of Silver/Holiday VFW Post 10185 will be held on Feb-ruary 18 at 1 p.m. at Silver Ridge Park West Clubhouse, 145 Westbrook Drive. This VFW post holds its meetings on the third Thursday of every month. The post needs new members to keep it going and growing. To join the post, just bring a copy of your discharge (DD-214) to the meeting and you will be signed up right away. You’ll receive a hardy welcome and refreshments before the meeting. You will be able to talk to fellow veterans and make new friends. If you would like more information or need a ride to the meeting, call Commander Gerald La Rocque at 732-503-4875. February 8 is Chinese New Year. February 10 is Ash Wednesday. February 12 is Lincoln’s Birthday. February 14 is Valentine’s Day. Don’t forget your loved ones. February 15 is President’s Day. On February 18 at noon, the executive board of VFW Post 10185 will meet before the reg-ular post meeting at Silver Ridge Park West Clubhouse, 145 Westbrook Drive.

BERKELEY – Central Regional schools have the following closures in the coming months: February 15: school closed for President’s

BERKELEY – On February 29 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., learn to design 3D objects with the super easy Tinker Cad software. Objects designed in this workshop will be printed and available for pickup at the Berkeley branch

BERKELEY – The council meeting dates in Berkeley township have been changed as follows: February 22, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 13 and 27, July 18, August 22, September 26. Oc-tober 17, November 14 and December 5 and 9.

VFW Post 10185 News February 22 is Washington’s Birthday. February 23 at 7 p.m. VFW Post 10185’s Commander Gerald La Roque and his staff will attend VFW District’s meeting at VFW Post 4715 at 603 St. Louis Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, where the latest VFW programs and events will be discussed. Any other post mem-ber wishing to attend may call Commander Gerald La Roque at 732-503-4875. The military order of the cooties is looking for new members. The cooties are called “the fun group” of the VFW. All the members of our post are eligible to join the cooties. Their “pup tent” meets in VFW Post 9503 at 383 Veterans Boulevard, Bayville. To get an application or just more information, call Larry Kelly at 732-269-5103 or NJ State Sr. Vice Commander Conrad Hoffman at 732-929-9656. VFW Post 10185 wants your old and faded American flags. Remove the sticks and pole before you place them in the wooden box at Holiday City South Clubhouse main building, 139 Santiago Drive and they will be disposed of with dignity.

Change In Township Council Meeting Dates These meetings begin at 6 p.m. Any special meeting will be advertised. You can view the complete meetings on channel 21. The times of the broadcasts are listed on channel 22 about four or five days after the regular meeting.

Teen Tech: 3D Printerslibrary, 30 Station Road. No design or coding experience required. Ages 11 to 17. To sign up, visit theoceancountylibrary.org and find the event under the Calendar of Events.

Central Regional School Closuresweekend. March 25 to April 1: school closed for spring break. For the complete calendar, visit centralrg.k12.nj.us.

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BERKELEY – All Berkeley Township School Board meetings will be held at the Berkeley Township Elementary School Auditorium beginning at 6:30 p.m. Pursuant to provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act, the board designates the following dates for Regular Meetings unless otherwise modified by a

BERKELEY – Central Regional Middle School’s annual talent show is scheduled for February 12 at 6:30 p.m. Come see all the

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County De-partment of Parks and Recreation will be conducting new doggie classes. “Dog Puzzle Workshop” will teach you how to work with your pup and design puzzles to keep them occupied. Bring empty toilet paper or paper towel rolls, Tupperware lids and bottoms that don’t have matches as well as empty and clean sports drink and/or two-liter soda bottle with labels removed. No dogs in this class. This will be held on February 24 from 6 to 7 p.m. at Endless Pawsibilities, 1594 Lakewood Rd. Unit 15. Program #413576-1A. Fee is $17. Minimum age is 12 years with adult. Minimum number of participants 5; maximum is 20. Another class, “Come Fido Come,” will be with your dog teaching them to respond to the basic command. Come prepared with 60 to

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BEACHWOOD – President of the Navy Lakehurst Historical Society Carl Jablonski will share the history of the Lakehurst Naval Base and the Hindenburg from construction to its untimely demise on May 6, 1937, at the

BERKELEY –A change has been made to the Berkeley Schools’ calendar. February 8 will now be a four–hour session for students. All schools will start at their regularly scheduled time.

TOMS RIVER – Save the date for the Second Annual Jersey Shore Makerfest, taking place on October 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Pine Belt Arena on Old Freehold Road. The Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation is proud to support the event again this year as a major sponsor. Organized by Toms River Regional Schools, Jersey Shore Makerfest isn’t about selling or showing, it’s about doing. Everyone from cooks, crafters, artists and authors to hackers, builders, engineers and tinkers come together to share, demonstrate and participate. Maker-fest fuses art with science and technology with nature while bringing together the ideas and wisdom of multiple generations. The 3,000-square foot makerspace will be the place for attendees to come together and expe-rience anything they can imagine in the world of art, science and education. Surrounding the makerspace will be students, educators and community members throughout 75 booths, offering interactive experiences that reflect the mission of their organizations. In addition

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Ocean County Administration Building, Toms River. With Ocean County Freeholder Direc-tor John C. Bartlett Jr., holding the Bible, Ocean County Counsel John C. Sahrad-nik Jr. administered the oath of office. Haines was appointed to a seat on the Freeholder Board by the Ocean County Republican Committee on January 26. She succeeds Freeholder James F. Lacey who retired from the Freeholder Board

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OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County SCORE has a few workshops and events planned in the upcoming month. “So You Are Thinking Of Starting Your Own Business? Planning: The Next Step.” February 9 in Forked River. How to best use social media, marketing your business and how marketing fits a business plan. To register, call the Lacey Library at 609-693-8566. Information only. “Small Business Workshop: Video

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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

Master Gardeners Offers Scholarshipsenvironmental 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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Learning To FlyDear Joel, I am terrified of flying. I know that this is hurting my marriage, family life and social life. I have a sister and other family that live on the West Coast and I barely get to see them. I struggle with this and feel guilty that I am holding everyone back from more pleasure that we can otherwise be enjoying.Answer: Let me start by saying that the longer I write this column, the more I wish to tell people that they are not alone in their struggles. Logical answers will not help you because no matter how much I tell you of the odds of being hurt in air travel, I don’t believe that it will help much. There are courses that you can try to overcome this fear. The problem is that most of them are in larger cities such as New York, Philadelphia, etc. If you wish to work on this closer to home, there is hypnosis, Neuro feedback and other treat-

ment methods available. Ad-ditionally, you can speak with your doctor about anxiety medications to use that are definitely helpful. I would use it weeks before a trip to experience the calming effect that may help you. As I always write in this column, feeling guilty is worthless. It is a way of not doing anything to help a situation. You are missing out on a big part of life and I sympathize with that part of your question. Lastly, if you took the time to write to me about this fear, you are inter-ested in change. I wish you luck in your quest for a new beginning.

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TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Foundation for Vocational Technical Education will host the 20th Annual International 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 fine wines and beverages.

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In addition to the food and beverage offerings there will be a 50/50 raffle, themed gift basket raffles and door prizes. Tickets are $50 in advance and $60 at the door. To purchase tickets go to ocvtschefsnightout.org. For more information, call Alicia Carney at 732-286-5670 ext. 3212 or Sharon Noble at 732-473-3100 ext. 3177. All proceeds benefit the Ocean County Founda-tion for Vocational Technical Education.


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and hypertension. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms usually do not produce any symptoms until the aneurysm is ready to rupture. It is therefore important that persons over the age of 65, with family history

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In 1998, the State of New Jersey adopted the Automobile Insurance Cost Reduction Act (AICRA) to reduce the cost of auto-mobile insurance by reducing the benefits available to persons who are injured in automobile accidents. This means less cov-erage to pay for medical treatment and less rights to recover monetary damages from careless drivers who injure your family. Protect yourself. Automobile insurance is mandatory in New Jersey. The failure to carry automobile insurance may be punishable by imprison-ment. When purchasing automobile insurance, you have two choices; you are required to select either a Basic Policy or a Standard Policy. We do not recommend choosing the Basic Policy. The Basic Policy only provides minimal coverage and leaves you unprotected in several areas. A Basic Policy only provides you with $5,000 of property damage lia-bility coverage if someone makes a claim against you and only provides $15,000 of medical expense benefits should you re-quire medical treatment for your injuries. The Basic Policy does not cover you if you injure someone else. The Basic Policy does not provide Uninsured Motorist coverage to protect you and your family if the careless driver who causes the accident is uninsured or is insured under a Basic Policy. Perhaps most importantly, the Basic Policy will not provide you with a free lawyer to defend any claim against your personal assets. We recommend that you purchase a Stan-dard Policy. A Standard Policy provides the best insurance coverage to protect your assets if you are sued and to provide

compensation to you and your family if you are injured. The Standard Policy does provide medi-cal expense benefits (PIP) coverage which includes medical expenses up to $250,000 per person per accident. The Standard Policy also provides you with Uninsured Motorist Coverage (UM Benefits), so if you are injured by someone who does not have au-tomobile insurance, is insured under a Basic Policy or leaves the scene of the accident then you and your family are covered for your losses. When you purchase the Standard Policy you must elect a “tort option” that will determine your right to make a claim. You must select either the “limitation on lawsuit option” or the “no limitation on lawsuit op-tion.” If you purchase the Basic Policy then you are assigned the “limitation on lawsuit option.” We recommend that you choose the “no limitation on lawsuit option.” Ask your insurance representative what is the actual dollar amount that your overall premium will increase if you elect the “no limitation on lawsuit option.” By choosing the “limitation on lawsuit option” you are limiting your legal right to make a claim for monetary damages unless you sustain one of the following injuries: death, dismemberment; significant scarring or disfigurement; displaced fractures; loss of fetus or a permanent injury that can been diagnosed by credible, objective medical testing. Selecting the correct insurance coverage is extremely important when it comes to protecting your family and personal assets. Call the Attorneys at R.C. Shea & Associ-ates 732-505-1212 for a free evaluation of your automobile insurance policy.

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OCEAN COUNTY – The single 90-minute sets at Ocean County College’s MidWeek Jazz Series shows are held on selected Wednesdays at 8 p.m. on the Main Stage, The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts, Ocean County College Main Campus, Toms River. February 17 – Aaron Weinstein: Young violinist virtuoso Aaron Weinstein, affec-tionately called “the Groucho of the violin” by Tony Bennett and “a perfect musician”

by jazz guitar legend Bucky Pizzarelli, has performed at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Birdland, Blue Note and abroad at jazz festivals in England, France, Switzerland, Iceland, and Israel. In addition to the violin, he is a re-spected mandolinist. Tickets: $24 for adults, $18 seniors, $12 students. March 9 – Ricky Riccardi: Last year, Mid-Week Jazz’s own, Ricky Riccardi, stepped

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April 13 – Glenn Crytzer’s Savoy Seven: Guitarist Glenn Crytzer, with his recent album, “Uptown Jump,” has been winning critical accolades as it features a line-up of original Crytzer compositions written in the style of the Swing Era. Dubbed “the biggest little band in the land,” the Savoy Seven will have you in the groove and swingin’ like 1942. Tickets: $24 for adults, $18 seniors, $12 students.


Roofing - Licensed insured. Fac-tory Certified. 10 years serving the shore. 848-333-8668. (46)

Carpet Repair - Restretching, ripples removed, repair work, stairs installed. Call Mike at 732-920-3944. (6)

Laurie’s Cleaning Service – Res-idential and Commercial. Serving Ocean and Monmouth counties. Reasonable rates. Free estimates. Call 732-754-3482. (5)

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Room To Rent - Bayville Stu-dio, $750 per month. Everything included. One mature working adult. Quiet. No smoking, no pets. Month to month. Security. Back-ground check. 732-267-9704. (7)

Cleaning Service - Weekly, bi-weekly or monthly. Over 20 years experience. References avail-able. Call Lois for free estimate, 732-330-4931. (9)

Let’s Fish - Stripers and fluke. Women welcome. Ware town. Bay/ocean. 28-foot Truworld. [email protected]. (9)

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Caulking - Interior, bathrooms, kitchens, etc. Cutting out old. In-stalling new. Call Steve 732-703-8120. Thank You. (t/n)

Micromedia Publications is seeking part-time creative writers to craft colorful and informative business and professional profiles for our advertisers. This is an excellent opportunity for those with excellent writing skills to earn supplemental income or to build their portfolios in a variety of fields such as news or advertising. For more infor-mation or to submit your resume for consideration, please email: [email protected]. (t/n)

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$$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$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)

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Reliable Cleaning - And/or or-ganizing of home. Ocean County. Call Rebecca 908-910-9007. (6)

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OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Library Puppet Show Players will combine two Crankenstein books into one hilarious chil-dren’s show to be performed during February. Each morning he wakes up an ordinary boy, but when he’s faced with a rainy day or an early bedtime, he transforms into a mum-bling, grumbling Crankenstein. To top it off, he receives the most lovey-dovey, yuckiest Valentine ever. Crankenstein may just find a way to turn his sour day sweet because even the crankiest monsters have a heart.

“Crankenstein” Stories To Be Held At Multiple Branches Children and their parents can enjoy the show at the following locations: Plumsted, 119 Ever-green Rd., New Egypt, 609-758-7888, 3:45 p.m. February 8; Pt. Pleasant Borough, 834 Beaver Dam Rd., 732-295-1555, 11 a.m. February 9; Little Egg Harbor, 290 Mathistown Rd., 609-294-1197, 10:30 a.m. February 17; Waretown, 112 Main St., 609-693-5133, 3 p.m. February 18; and Pt. Pleasant Beach, 710 McLean Ave.,

732-892-4575, 10:30 a.m. February 22. The Crankenstein story was developed from two books by Samantha Berger, “Cranken-stein” and “A Crankenstein Valentine.” Both were illustrated by Dan Santat. Berger is a former editor at Scholastic Books and Vice President of Animation Extra Content at Nickelodeon. She has written more than 70 books.

Santat is a New York Times bestselling illus-trator and a winner of the Silver Medal from the Society of Illustrators. The programs are free and open to the public, but registration is required. To register, call the branch or visit theoceancountylibrary.org, click on the “Events and News” icon, then click on “Cal-endar of Events.”

OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Parks and Recreation Department is conduct-ing a snowman photo contest. Design and create your best snow sculpture this winter. Send a photo and you could win a fun prize. Awards will be given for the most original, best traditional snowman and “Just for Kids under five.” All snowmen must be built this winter season. Mail your photo to: Ocean County Parks and Recreation, 1198 Bandon Road, Toms River, NJ 08753 Attn: Active Recreation. Photos cannot be returned. Or, email entry to [email protected]. Entry deadline is March 31. The Ocean Coun-ty Board of Chosen Freeholders sponsor this contest. Visit the web site at oceancountyparks.org.

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(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2015 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

By Wolfgang Puck

I’m always surprised by how often people talk about so-called “convenience” foods - meals that have been prepared in advance and are sold in supermarkets either ready to serve or to reheat and eat. As a result, time and again home cooks are putting food that is past its prime on their dining tables. It’s often pumped up with salt, sugar and all sorts of additives that aren’t good for anyone. To me, convenience has a different mean-ing. The trick is to start with good, fresh ingredients. Cook them simply, in ways that highlight their natural flavor, color, texture and goodness, and combine them with sea-sonings that pay the perfect complement to those qualities. Let me show you what I mean by sharing one - well, actually, two - recipes from WolfgangPuckCookingSchool.com. One is linguine with shrimp and pesto; the other is a companion recipe for my pesto sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight supper and yet special enough for a casual dinner par-ty, the pasta recipe features plump shrimp and easy-to-find dried linguine noodles, all seasoned with the lively flavors of fresh basil, garlic and extra-virgin olive oil. Those seasonings themselves are the principal in-gredients of the pesto, a classic pasta sauce from Genoa, Italy. The preparation gets its name from a Latin word that means “to pound or crush,” a descriptive reference to the mortar and pestle that are traditionally used to reduce the ingredients to a thick, luscious paste. But, as you’ll learn from the recipe here and from the high-definition video lesson in my school, you can make the sauce far more quickly and easily with a food processor. Also, note that the version of pesto I offer doesn’t have the Parmesan cheese often included in a pesto recipe. That’s because the sauce doesn’t keep as well if you blend cheese in it right away, as well as the fact that I find the Parmesan can mask rather than highlight the fresh, sweet flavor of the shrimp. Instead of the usual cheese you might expect to be sprinkled over each serving, I use a garnish of oil-toasted bread-crumbs for a deliciously crunchy contrast. You’ll also be surprised to learn that the entire main course takes a matter of min-utes to prepare once the water is boiling for the pasta. One taste and you’ll understand that real ingredients you cook for yourself can become the ultimate expression of convenience. QUICK AND EASY PESTO SAUCE

Makes about 2 cups (500 mL) 10 garlic cloves, peeled3/4 cup (185 mL) pine nuts, toasted in a low oven or a dry saucepan over low heat4 cups (1 L) packed fresh basil leaves only1 cup (250 mL) extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt In a mini chopper, a blender or a food

processor fitted with the stainless-steel blade, combine the garlic, pine nuts, basil and olive oil. Blend or process, until smoothly pureed, stopping several times as needed to scrape down the side of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Season to taste with salt. To store, pour into airtight containers and store in the refrigerator for up to several days; or freeze for up to several months, thawing in the refrigerator before use.

LINGUINE WITH SHRIMP AND PESTO

Serves 4 3 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup (60 mL) ex-tra-virgin olive oil 3/4 cup (185 mL) coarse dry breadcrumbs such as pankoKosher salt 12 ounces (375 g) linguine About 2 dozen large shrimp, peeled and deveinedFreshly ground black pepper or white pepper2 or 3 pinches crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 cup (125 mL) dry white wine 1/3 cup (85 mL) pesto sauce (see recipe), or store-bought pesto sauce2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley, plus small sprig for garnish Heat 3 tablespoons of the oil in a heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the breadcrumbs. Stir to coat evenly with the oil. Cook until the crumbs are evenly browned and crisp, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Season with salt. Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, tender but still slightly chewy, following the manufactur-er’s suggested cooking time. Remove and reserve 1 cup pasta cooking liquid from the pot. Drain the pasta through a colander. Heat the remaining 1/4 cup (60 mL) oil in a heavy large skillet over high heat. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper and add them to the skillet. Toss until the shrimp begin to turn opaque, about 2 minutes. Add the chili flakes, then the wine. Cook, stirring and scraping to deglaze the pan, until the wine evaporates and the shrimp are just cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes longer. Add the pesto and butter, and toss to coat the shrimp with the sauce. Taste and adjust the seasonings, then stir in 2 tablespoons of the reserved pasta cooking liquid. Add the drained pasta and chopped parsley to the skillet. Return the skillet to medium-high heat. Toss to coat the pasta and heat the dish through, 1 to 2 minutes, adding more pasta cooking liquid by the tablespoon if the sauce seems dry. Twist about a fourth of the linguine onto a two-pronged carving fork and transfer to a serving plate, easing off the pasta to form a mound. Repeat for three more servings. Distribute the shrimp evenly among the plates. Sprinkle generously with the bread-crumbs. Garnish with parsley sprigs.

Homemade Pesto,

Shrimp Pasta A Winning Combination

For the week of Febuary 6 - Febuary 12

By Jeraldine Saunders

Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Avoid ag-gravations by remaining active. In the week to come you could end up at odds with a partner over shared finances or resources. Burn off worries and cares by exercising or finding other suitable distractions.TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Fool’s names and fool’s faces are often seen in public places. In the upcoming week you may hide behind the curtains when the stage lights are turned on to guarantee the attention is placed on someone else.GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Concentrate on completing common objectives. You may have self-interest in mind when tackling at-taining a goal or a project this week. Do what is best for everyone concerned even if it means a minor sacrifice.CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t heed your needs. A plethora of fantasies could mag-nify your dissatisfaction with the status quo. This isn’t the week to make major investments, ask someone to share your life or to interview for a new job.LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You may be too gullible for your own good as this week unfolds. You could easily become embroiled in debates if you ignore the fine print or make an error of judgment. A new romantic attraction could cause trouble.VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Polish and brighten your sterling reputation as this week unfolds. Take steps to insure you are known as someone who follows through on promises and gets the job done. Sidestep major decisions or commitments.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Chance meet-ings with those who are beacons of sincerity may offer an opportunity to receive sound ad-vice. Wait until next week to make your most important decisions about major purchases or financial affairs.SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You would offer an aperitif to a thief. Your generous nature may be blind to the faults of others in the week to come. You could be kind hearted even when it isn’t appropriate. If fooled you may become angry.SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Ham-sters on a treadmill only give the appearance of progress. The more you try to gain ground the easier you lose it. You might spin your wheels if you attempt to start a new enterprise or project this week.CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don’t be put off by minor differences in opinions or backgrounds. Be especially cautious about how you spend your pennies in the week ahead. You could be attracted to deceptive get rich schemes.AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Put the can opener away before you open that can of worms. In the week ahead you may voice imaginary fears or succumb to wishful thinking. You may find yourself challenged to keep your temper in hand.PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don’t overestimate your abilities. The stars may bring mixed blessings in the week ahead. You should focus on ways to fulfill existing commitments. Be crystal clear about your expectations and promises.(c) 2015 TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.

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