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Zapcic Fills Unexpired Term On Township Council
New Pumpout Boat To Operate Out Of Brick
By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK At their January 22 meeting, the Ocean County Freeholders approved the purchase of a new pumpout boat to be based in Brick Township. This brings the total number of pumpout boats in Ocean County to six: two patrol southern Barnegat Bay, two patrol the central bay and with the latest addition, two will be patrolling the northern bay. The 23-foot boat is specially equipped with a 420-gallon holding tank that can empty the on-board toilets and tanks of recreational boats; the service is free. The county fronts the cost of the $90,899 vessel, but will be fully reimbursed through the State Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Clean Vessel
Brick is important to us because it is one of the most populated areas with boats and this (pumpout boat) was the most needed there.
--Freeholder Director Joseph Vicari
Act Program, said Freeholder Director Joseph Vicari. The Clean Vessel Act Program was passed by Congress in 1992 and provides funds for the construction and operation of sewage pumpout stations and dump stations for recreational boats as well as for information and educational programs that encourage boaters to use pumpouts, according to the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife. Since the program started 17 years ago with the first pumpout boat in New Jersey, the Circle of Life, some 1 million gallons of waste have been removed from the holding tanks of boats, which would have otherwise been directly discharged into the bay. Circle of Life is owned and operated by the Borough of Seaside Park and patrols central Barnegat Bay off Island Beach State Park and the Tices Shoal area.
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--Photo By Judy Smestad-Nunn Mayor John Ducey administers the Oath of Office to new Councilwoman Andrea Zapcic, while her husband, Bill, looks on. By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK Andrea Zapcic was named as the newest member of the governing body at last Tuesdays council meeting, and according to Councilwoman Heather deJong, the Brick Township Council is the fi rst council to have a female majority in Ocean County. Zapcic took the seat that was vacated by John Ducey when he successfully ran for mayor last November. She will serve his unexpired term until December 31. A special election for the remainder of Duceys original term which is until December, 2015 will be held in November. No stranger to municipal government, Zapcic is currently the director of Parks and Recreation for the city of Rahway and served as the Brick Township Superintendent of Recreation from 2004 until 2009. She also served as the coordinator of the Brick Municipal Alliance Committee (B-MAC) from 1998 until 2004. This is the way our form of government works we fill vacated seats...the citizens did not select me, so I will work even harder, Zapcic said after she took the Oath of Office, which was administered by Mayor Ducey. Im grateful to be back on the Brick teamthe best days are yet to come. Besides Zapcic, residents George Frame and John Hall were also being considered for the job. In other news, Mayor Ducey reported that a number of residents showed up for the first Mayor In Night, which was held before the council meeting. Mayor In Night is a program where residents have the opportunity to meet the mayor and department and division heads during evening hours. The next one is scheduled for February 25 at 6 p.m. in Town Hall. Ducey attended the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Washington,
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www.micromediapubs.com Alabama about (how) when tornadoes hit there, the lowest-income part of his city was hit, and in reality it actually helped revive his downtown area, Ducey said. When the downtown area was rebuilt they created a mini Bourbon Street that included a lot of ratables. In Brick, we have the exact opposite: we had our most valuable properties damaged ordestroyed, losing $545 million, which is a large piece for us, said the mayor. He told Donovan what the effect would be on the half of Brick Township that did not have as many losses. The taxes are the taxes and whos going to make that up? Is there any type of federal program or state grant or any grant thats going to help our town out? Ducey asked Donovan. The HUD secretary said he would look into it and promised to call Ducey by the weeks end. While in Washington, D.C., Ducey learned that another $1.4 billion in Sandy relief would be coming from the federal government in March. So hopefully, with myself bringing that information down there, they are taking a look at that so they can help us all out here in town, Ducey said. He also brought up the issue of the looming flood insurance rate increases. A lot of people are not rebuilding their houses; they dont want insurance rates that they cant afford, and added that the Senate had just agreed to delay those increases. Ducey said that he also talked to Donovan about second-homeowners who are not eligible for any federal or state relief. In our town, second homes are some of the most expensive properties; if they dont rebuild, there is a big effect on the tax rate, he said. The next council meeting will be on Tuesday, February 18 at 7 p.m.
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D.C., held from January 22 to 24 where he briefly met President Obama and Vice President Biden. I had a 20-minute one-on-one conversation with Secretary of HUD Shaun Donovan, who is also chairman of the Sandy Taskforce created by President Obama, he said. Ducey said that he brought up the issue that as a result of Superstorm Sandy, Brick has lost $545 million in ratables. We were discussing with the mayor of Tuscaloosa,
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Brick is important to us because it is one of the most populated areas with boats; we want to keep the water as pristine as possible, and this (pumpout boat) was the most needed there, he said. Vicari said that there are some 30,000 recreational boats that use Barnegat Bay. The contract for the new boat was awarded to Marine Boat Builders of Warwick, Rhode Island, and is an updated version of
the vessels currently being used. Its state-of-the-art and a little bit better and more efficient, said Vicari. Bricks current pumpout boat, Bay Saver, is being stored in dry-dock at the Department of Public Works. According to Glen Campbell, director of Public Works for Brick, the township receives a $25,000 grant from the county each year to operate the boat; some $22,000 of that was spent last year, which pays for the boat captain, maintenance and fuel. Bay Saver serviced 1,282 boats and
removed 34,375 gallons of waste in 2013, Campbell said, and 14,813 boats have been serviced and 333,075 gallons of waste were safely removed from holding tanks of boats to date since Brick got the pumpout boat in 2003. The pumpout program operates Memorial Day weekend through October of each year, and has steadily expanded its operations, Vicari said. The boats supplement a large number of land-based units now in service in Ocean County waters. They have been highly successful in addressing the needs
of non-marina-based boats, such as those moored in open waters or in lagoon developments. Willie deCamp, who is the chairman and past director of the non-profit organization Save Barnegat Bay, said that pumpout boats are important for the health of Barnegat Bay. Thats an area where we really can do something; the bay has so many intractable problems. What the bay really needs is the rampant overdevelopment of Ocean County to be rolled back, but a new pumpout boat is progress; lets do it, he said.
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation A NJ Treasure
A s a not-for-prof it organization, the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Memor ial Fou nd at ion ( NJ V V M F) is self-suppor ting in its mission to encourage and foster a thorough u nderst a nd i ng of t he Vie t n a m e r a i n clu d ing the political, historical, social, cultural a nd m i l it a r y a sp e ct s that affected the United States, and especially New Jersey. Each year, more than 9,000 school children pass through the doors of the Vietnam Era Mus e u m & E d u c at ion a l C e nt e r a n d v i sit t h e New Je r sey Viet n a m Vet e r a n s Me mor ia l. The Vietnam Era Museum is the only museum of its kind in the USA and 2013 marked the 15th anniversary of this New Jersey treasure. Visitors can take advantage of our tours, monthly programs and ceremonies. The Memor ial pays t r i b u t e t o t h e 1, 563 New Jerseya ns who d id not r et u r n home and hosts prog rams for those who still feel the effects of war. As a result, the foundation has become a tr usted re sou rce for remember ing, honor ing and healing. For information on the New Jer sey Viet na m Ve t e r a n s Me m o r i a l and Vietnam Era Museu m & E ducat ion a l Center, visit the website at www.njvvmf.org or call 732-335-0033. With your help, we will preserve the legacy and continue to honor those who served and our active duty service men and women. Please visit us and support our mission. Interested residents may check line 61 on the New Jersey tax form to donate. Bill Linderman, Exe cut ive D i re c t or, New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Memor ial Foundation
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It Is Time For Change
Thank God for the people who care about the military personnel who return home with severe injuries and require care which this government regime does not provide. The injured warrior project cares. It provides prosthesis and much more for the men and women who risk their lives for us and for the politicians who dont care. As a veteran, I am eligible to obtain the medication I need from the Veterans Clinic (government); however, I recently learned that I can obtain the same medication at the local pharmacy for less money than the government has been charging me. I was watching a segment of the news recently and I learned that the IRS is blatantly wasting millions of our dollars on meetings which turn into parties allowing the employees to indulge in activities that are not only wasting millions of our dollars, but activities which are repulsive. Let us not forget that we are also paying their salaries, so that they can continue to waste our dollars. If you or I performed or conducted ourselves in this manner in the workplace, we would be terminated. After understanding how this branch of this regime is wasting millions of our dollars, I thought, wouldnt it be a great message to the IRS if we contribute our income tax dollars to the Injured Warriors Project instead of supporting a corrupt, dysfunctional regime. I dont know how you view my suggestion, but I do know that the injured warriors who receive the care they needed by the Injured Warriors Project have an enormous amount of gratitude for the people who work to make this project work, people who care. What we are receiving from this regime is broken promises, lack of leadership, an environment which breeds corruption and a deficit which our children and grandchildren will be responsible for. It is time for change! This great country will continue to lose its reputation as a world leader as long as this regime is allowed to remain in power. This country is in crisis, and crisis does not create character, but it certainly reveals character or lack of. Its time for change. This country needs honest people, people who will work to make their promises a reality, people who will work to restore TRUST and INTEGRITY in government, people who will establish a government that works for the people. God bless all of the men and women who serve to protect this great nation. We are a blessed nation because of their commitment. Charles Grasso, Toms River
Time For OCC Trustees To Look Behind The Word

Ocean County College Board of Trustees needs to start questioning what is going on at the college. While enrollment is down, it is reported they provided President Jon Larson with a $25,000 raise, increased annuities, continued paying for his home, a car and many none related business expenses. The president of OCC is now the highest paid president of all the county colleges in the State of New Jersey. The board also provided other administrators with major raises, all this when a d m i n ist r at ion ha s re fused to settle any labor contracts for over three years and is now locking u nions out of their office. All of this while the campus is falling apart, the Nursing Building has been empty for over two years because of mold, the Instructional Building has the heat on 24 /7 all year long so the pipes wont leak, the Russell Building is such poor shape they are considering demolition, the new $8 million power plant doesnt work and finally bursting pipes throughout the campus. Then how much money did the college spend on the failed courting of China for distance learning? Now OCC wants to spend $1.5 million to recruit students in Egypt, and the Middle Eastern countries. In defense of Boards of Trustees, the members only know what they are told by the administration. It is time for all public boards to take a serious look as to what is going on in the intuitions that they are responsible in protecting. R.M. Silva, Captain MM, Toms River
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this newspaper to contact their state senators and ask them to support S2369, introduced by Raymond Lesniak of Union County. Myself and other backers of S2369 would like to have as many co-sponsors as possible. This bill would require residents of areas inhabited by the states black bears to secure their garbage, along with other food attractants, and it would ban the baiting of bears and deer by sport hunters. Garbage, bird seed and pet food all draw bears into neighborhoods. This activity can result in bears encountering people who do not want to see them and getting into confrontations with unleashed dogs. Consuming large amounts of garbage increases fertility and results in more cubs. The practice of baiting of bears also increases fertility and reproduction rates, along with several other proven problems. It causes groups of animals to gather and stay in small areas. These animals then ca n become obese a nd overweight. Automobile accident s ca n occu r if animals cross roads enroute to bait piles. Deer and bears sometimes enter backyards when bait is placed at the edge of the forest. Lyme disease and illnesses are spread by baiting. W hen deer are baited at a certain location, bears will also show up; which is why baiting deer must be prohibited as well. The most important reason to support this bill is to slow black bear breeding and lower the population. Garbage and the foods used in baiting are often fatty and unnatural, making bears reproduce more cubs. We keep hearing it is necessary to kill these intelligent animals because they are too many. It is long overdue for a new and better method. Jean Mollack, Turnersville
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O CE A N COU N T Y After fighting for a year i n opposit ion to a $31 million rate increase proposed by JCP&L, Senator Jim Holzapfel, Assemblyman Dave Wolfe and Assemblyman Greg McGuckin said that it now appears li kely that the increase will be denied and rates may even be lowered for the utilitys customers th roughout New Jersey. We opposed JCP&Ls r at e i nc rea se proposal on principle, said Holzapfel. There were serious charges f rom state regulators that the utility had been ear ning more than was per mitted. At the same time, the utility had demonst rated serious failures in responding to hur ricanes Irene and Sandy and numerous other storms. It was clear JCP&L was both charging customers too much and not investing in preve nt at ive mai nt e n a nce and upgrades that would prevent outages. Given t h e s e i n c o n si s t e n c ie s , we continue to believe JCP&L doesnt deserve an extra cent of ratepayers money. Published reports indicate the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has filed a brief recommending not only a denial of JCP&Ls rate increase proposal, but further calling for a $207.4 million rate cut due to the excess return the utility generat e d beyond wh at wa s authorized by the BPU. If the $200 million rate reduct ion proposed by the BPU is enacted, some estimate that the bills of JCP&L customers could d rop by at le a st one third, said Wolfe. That would be a real victory for customers who have long believed that JCP&L has been intentionally ignoring New Jerseys needs to ship increased profits to their parent company in Ohio. In response to those concerns, Holzapfel, Wolfe and McGuckin introduced legislation (S-2537/A-3698 of the 2012-13 legislative se ssion) i n Ja nu a r y of 2013 to prohibit a public utility from filing for a rate increase when their authorized rate of return is being questioned by the Board of Public Utilities. Further, the legislators submitted testimony to a public hearing on the rate increase held by the New Jersey Office of Administrative Law on April 8, 2013. Their testimony detailed their opposition to the increase. Ive been looking into allegations of overcharging and shoddy maintenance by JCP&L si nce 2012, and directly asked the companys president during an appearance at a meeting of the Assembly Telecom mu nications & Utilities Com mit tee to withdraw the rate increase proposal until those serious questions could be properly investigated, added McGuckin. The c o m p a ny r ef u s e d t h a t request, but now it looks like they still wont get their rate increase. For the sake of the 1.1 million customers who have been long abused, I sincerely hope the commissioners of the BPU will do the right thing and vote for a well-deserved rate cut.
Freeholder Forum
the bay can remain thin, even af ter an extended cold spell. If you tempt fate and walk out onto the ice, you are not only putting yourself in danger, but also endangering the emergency responders who come to your aid, Vicari said. Freeholder John P. Kelly, Director of Law and Public safety, said the fast-moving cur rents in the bay and rivers often keep the ice thin. The ice may be especially appealing to you nger ch ild ren, who may not have experienced such a cold winter before. It may look inviting, but under that thin sheet of ice is deadly frigid water that can kill in minutes, Kelly said. Its simply not worth the risk. Ice-skating and ice fishing is not permitted in any of the 27 parks operated by the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation. Forecasters are predicting a warming trend over the next couple of days with temperatures rising into the mid 40s, meaning the ice will become even more of a hazard. Warmer weather means more people will be outside, Vicari said. It also means the ice will be melting and weakening. According to safety experts, new clear ice needs to be at least fou r inches thick to support a persons weight. Older ice that has melted and refrozen may not support a person even if the ice is a foot thick. Unfortunately, theres no way to tell how strong the ice is just by looking at it, said Sheriff Michael G.
By Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari
Think Twice Before Walking On Thin Ice

Mastronardy. Dont take the chance, stay off the ice. If you a re on ice that begins to weaken and crack, immediately lie flat and attempt to roll away, back in the direction from which you came.
Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari OCEA N COU N T Y While the winters unusually cold temperatures have left many Ocean County waterways covered in ice, officials warn that much of that ice may not be as thick and safe as it appears. Were asking everyone to be extremely cautious and avoid venturing out onto the ice, said Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari. Vicari said previous experience has shown that many times, the ice on lagoons, rivers, lakes and
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The Pinelands Cultural Society is sponsoring the 40th Annual Ocean County Bluegrass Festival from noon till 5 p.m. at Albert Music Hall, 131 Wells Mills Road (Route 532), 1/4 mile west of Route 9, Waretown. The program will feature a live stage concert of bluegrass music in the new Albert Music Hall building. Admission is $10 for adults and $1 for children 11 and under. Doors open at 11 a.m. No alcoholic beverages or smoking allowed. All proceeds will benefit the Pinelands Cultural Society and the Albert Music Hall Scholarship Fund. For more information, visit www. alberthall.org. The Standing Ovation School of Dance is hosting a Dance the World Charity Gift Auction on at the beautiful Crystal Point Yacht Club. Over 200 gift baskets, grand prizes along with a full dinner buffet from noon to 4 p.m. Proceeds to benefit the Ashley Lauren Foundation, a New Jersey non-profit foundation that helps New Jersey families with a child who has pediatric cancer, and the SOCT dancers attend the Dance the World event in June. Tickets are limited to 300 seats--Buy yours today! For more information or tickets, please call 732-606-3067. The Jackson Relay For Life Rally will be held at the Jackson Skating Center from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Come out to sign up your team, get Relay information on upcoming events and day of the event details, as well as upcoming meetings! If you dont know what Relay is about, join organizers for some refreshments and to
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BCCT To Present A Special Show

BRICK The Brick Childrens Community Theatre will present LOST and Found on March 21 and 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the Vets Elementary School. All tickets are $12. Seats are reserved. For more information, call 732920-9041 or visit bcct.booktix.com.
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BRICK - The Brick Township Chamber of Commerce Educational Foundation has announced that this year they will again be awarding scholarships for continuing education. The deadline for submission is April. Last year the business organization made awards totaling $20,000 to local students. The awards were given for general study and several were for specific fields of study as well. All the awards are open to Brick Township Chamber of Commerce members, their employees and the children of either, and are for qualified, continuing post-secondary education. Officials note that all the scholarships are open to adults as well as graduating high school seniors and are for vocational as well as academic education. Graduating seniors who attend any of the Brick Township High Schools, including the Vocational Technical School, are also eligible to apply. Applications have been sent to all members of the Chamber of Commerce and the high schools and may also be downloaded from the Chamber of Commerce Web site www. brickchamber.com. The Educational Foundations President, Lisa Lau of Pinewood Mobile Home Park says that, Were very proud of this important community project that the Brick Township Chamber of Commerce undertakes each year. Last year we saw a large increase in the number of applications we received and expect that this year will be the same. She adds that fundraisers are held to make the awards possible and the Chamber is also fortunate that our members are very generous and supportive of community projects. Last year we had a record number of donated career specific scholarships which enabled us to increase our giving to $20,000. If you have any questions about this special program or would like additional information, please visit the Chambers Web site at www. brickchamber.com.
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OCEAN COUNTY - Ocean County College encourages businesses and organizations to reserve their space at the Fourth Annual Senior Living Expo, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 26, in the Gymnasium (Building #19) on the OCC Main Campus, College Drive, Toms River, NJ. This is a great opportunity for your business or organization to reach a diverse audience of seniors. Throughout the course of the day, it is anticipated that up to 600 seniors will attend! Expo highlights include: health and wellness screenings, free food samples from area eateries, door prizes, giveaways and much more. Sponsors for OCCs Senior Living Expo include AAA, Community Medical Center/Barnabas Health, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, Blue to You, New Jersey Natural
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Gas and Ocean County College. Registration Fee: $125 (includes an 8 ft. skirted table with two chairs and a listing on the OCC Academy for Lifelong Learning Senior Living Expo Web page.) If your booth requires electricity, there will be an additional fee of $25 (spaces with access to electricity are limited). Restaurant Vendors who provide food sampling will have the registration fee waived and their table is FREE. Reservation forms, with payment, are due by March 3. Spaces are limited register early. To register or for more information about business participation at Ocean County Colleges Senior Living Expo, contact Maria Tchaplygin, College Relations Technician, at 732-255-0400, ext. 2063, mtchaplygin@ocean.edu, or visit our Web site at www.ocean.edu.
OCEAN COUNTY - The first event is the 2 Volunteer Orientations: February 20 and March 20 both at 6 p.m. at the office, 1201 Lakewood Rd (Rt. 166) Toms River. This orientation is for new volunteers to learn more about the mission of Habitat before they get started. The next event is the 3 New Build Family Selection Orientation: February 11 at 7 p.m. at the Pt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church (701 Forman Ave. Pt Pleasant) and February 16 at
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2 p.m. at the Second Baptist Church of Toms River (2 First St. South Toms River) This event gives all of the families who are in need of a home (who may be homeless or on the verge of being homeless) a chance to receive information, hear stories, fill out applications and ask questions. It is an extremely important event because the families must attend one of these orientations in order to be considered for a new home and they really want everyone to have a fair chance.
Brick Dialysis Support Group To Hold Meetings

BRICK The Brick Dialysis Support Group will host a meeting the first Wednesday of every month at Ocean Medical Center in the community room at 7 p.m. This is a support group for people who are awaiting possible dialysis, already on dialyses and transplant patients and their families. For more information, call 732-477-0704.
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Crawford-Rodriguez Annual Gift Auction Coming Soon
Annual Gift Auction on April 6 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Eagle Ridge Golf Club in Lakewood. Tickets are $75 per person. It includes admission, sit-down lunch and a raffle ticket package valued at $60. You must be 18 or older to attend this event. No children, please! For more information or to purchase tickets, visit cr.jacksonsd.org.
BRICK The Saint Pauls United Methodist Church in Brick will host a special community dinner on February 15 from 6 to 9 p.m. The cost is a donation only. This months menu includes Surf & Turf, Braised Beef Tips, Salad, Veggies, Dinner Rolls, Mac & Cheese and homemade desserts. Entertainment will be provided. Get more details or call for a reservation at 732-458-2080 by February 12.
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States plantation owner. Share her journey and insights as she discovers the horrors of slavery, and takes action against it much to the anger of her husband. This program is brought to you by Linda Turash. Please Register. March 11, 4 p.m. Brick Young Origami Club. Ages 8 & up Warm up your fingers for a cool origami craft. Please register. March 1, 5:0 p.m. Special Needs Social Skills & Music Fun. Ages 2 to 6 & All Abilities - Arts & crafts, games & music promote socialization with a childs peers. Facilitated by Behavioral Specialist Lisa Miskanich from Reach Educational Services, a NJ Non-Profit supporting children with special needs & their families. Please register March 1, 5:0 to 8 p.m. An Evening of Chess. Are you the next Bobby Fischer? Or, on the other hand, do you just enjoy playing a friendly game of chess from time to time? Either way, please come join us this March for an evening of chess where all will have a chance to play a game or two and learn a thing or two. It will be a fun event for the most competitive and the most dedicated. Please Register. March 14, 10 a.m. Morning Origami Club. Ages 7 & up- Warm up your fingers for a cool origami craft. Please register. March 15, p.m. Alice in Wonderlands Mad Hatter Tea Party for Teens. Dont be late for this very important date. Tea, desserts and Alice in Wonderland- themed games abound at this madcap tea party. Please Register. March 1, 10:0 a.m. Handy Dandy Crafty Fun. Ages 1-3 Fun art projects for toddlers and preschoolers. Please register. March 18, 10 a.m. Basic Mouse Skills. First stop for beginners. Learn how to use the mouse, how to single click, double click, click and drag, scroll and highlight text. You will also learn how to copy and paste. Please Register. March 18, 4 p.m. Nintendo DS Club. Ages 6 & Up - Bring your DS & games to the library & well use the DSs multiplayer capabilities to share & have a swell time. Please register.
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OCEAN COUNTY - By attending a Substitute Teacher Training Seminar, School Relations at Ocean County College can help you prepare to become a substitute teacher in just two days! This 10-hour training seminar helps prospective substitute teachers prepare for a smooth, well-prepared entrance into the classroom. It also serves as a refresher in-service program for substitute teachers currently employed. The seminar is held on two consecutive days: March 7 from 4 to 8 p.m. and March 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (with one hour lunch) in Room 218, Bartlett Hall (Building #5), OCC Main Campus, College Drive, Toms River. The Substitute Teacher Training Seminar will cover classroom survival skills including successful classroom management techniques; positive first impressions; appropriate rapport with students; lesson plans, goals, and procedures; and efficient use of instructional time. To qualify to become a substitute teacher, candidates must hold a minimum of 60 college credits (official transcript), successfully undergo a criminal background check and provide evidence of a negative Mantoux test. The cost is $189. In addition, please purchase the textbook ($10) at the OCC Bookstore prior to the first session. For more information, call School Relations at Ocean County College at 732-255-0477.
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There are 11 million deaf or hard of hearing Americans who cannot rely on traditional sound-oriented smoke detectors and therefore are at a disadvantage. Decreased hearing can limit a persons ability to take quick action and escape during a fire emergency. Those with hearing loss need to take extra precautions to protect themselves from the hazards of home fire. This includes being aware of the availability of flashing and/or vibrating smoke alarms and having an effective escape plan in place. Have the proper alerting system: Smoke detectors are not doing their job if you can not hear them. Consider the following statistics: 20 percent of home fires occur between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., yet these fires account for more than half of all home fire deaths. Something to keep in mind: most smoke detectors produce a relatively high frequency (3000 kHz) sound. Recent studies have revealed that this frequency is not particularly effective in waking u p children, heavy sleepers, those taking sleeping pills or other medication and those who have had too much to drink. In addition, high frequency alarms are almost completely ineffective in alerting people with high frequency hearing loss, accounting for about 90 percent of people with hearing loss and all deaf people. Install a flashing or vibrating smoke alarm on every level of your home. Test all smoke alarms monthly and change the batteries at least once a year. People with hearing loss are at greater risk from night time fires because their hearing instruments are typically out of their ears when sleeping. Not all alerting devices meet every need but some do come close. The ideal device would not only sound an alarm but also flash a light and vibrate the bed. This would alert the three most important senses simultaneously. There are a great number of smoke detectors designed specifically for those with a hearing impairment. Light-tone HL bedside fire alarm and clock alerts you by sounding a loud low frequency and vibrating the bed. The combination of the low frequency alarm sounding and the bed shaking wakes even heavy sleepers. Silent call makes great alerting systems that work with more than just smoke detectors. Plan you escape: An important tip is not to isolate yourself. Inform family members, the building manager or a neighbor of your fire safety plan and practice it with them. Contact you local fire department on a non-emergency phone number and explain your special needs. They can help with your escape plan, perform a home inspection and offer suggestions about smoke alarm placement. They can also keep your information on file. For more information about fire safety, visit www.usfa.fema.gov.
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OHI To Host Annual Valentines Day Fundraiser To Support Healthcare Services

NEW JERSEY - OHI (Ocean Health Initiatives), an Ocean County federally qualified health center and 501(c)3, is hosting Casino Night, its fourth annual Valentines Day fundraiser with dinner, dancing and a silent auction February 14 from 6 to 11 p.m. at The Mill at Spring Lake Heights, 101 Old Mill Road, Spring Lake Heights, N.J. Tickets are $125 each. The proceeds will be used to support OHIs continuing mission of providing high quality primary and preventative care services in its multi-specialty practice, and enhance the medical care services to children, adults and seniors of Ocean County, regardless of insurance or ability to pay. This includes, but is not limited to, better medical equipment, community outreach, educational materials, vaccinations, health awareness and more. Sponsorships, donations, journal ads, items for the gift auction and premium ticket packages are available and are 100 percent tax deductible, excluding the cost of the dinner. OHI has been providing comprehensive primary and preventative care services to Ocean Countys uninsured and underinsured populations for the past 10 years. The increasing number of Ocean County families needing access to health care has resulted in OHIs growth from one community health center in Lakewood to two more health centers in Toms River and Stafford, a center at the Clifton Avenue Grade School in Lakewood and a Mobile Medical Unit outside the George J. Mitchell Elementary School, 950 N. Green Street, Little Egg Harbor. For further information, tickets or sponsorships, visit www.ohinj.org/fundraiser or contact Douglas Clark at 732-719-9026 or promotionsdept@ohinj.org.
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OCC Theatre Company To Present A Hilarious Comedy

OCEAN COUNTY The Ocean County College Theatre Company presents Dividing the Estate this March in the Black Box Theatre, Academic Wing, Arts & Community Center (Building #18), OCC Main Campus, College Drive, Toms River. Tickets are on sale. Limited seating is available in the Black Box Theatre. Horton Footes comedy, Dividing the Estate, is about a rapacious Southern family tangling over finances and contains echoes of A Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and The Little Foxes. Matriarch Stella Gordon is determined not to divide her 100-year-old Texas estate, despite her familys declining wealth and the looming financial crisis. But her three children have another plan. Old resentments and sibling rivalries surface as the members of this hilariously dysfunctional family go head-to-head to see who might claim the biggest piece of the pie! Special Preview Night: March 13 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $10 all seats (March 13 performance only). Performances: March 14 and March 21 at 7:30 p.m.; March 15 and March 22 at 8 p.m.; and March 16 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $22 adults / $20 seniors / $10 students. All performances are subject to change. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the Ocean County College Arts & Community Center Box Office at 732-2550500. You can also purchase tickets online at tickets.ocean.edu.
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OCEAN COUNTY Ocean Bay Needle Arts will meet on February 20 at 9 a.m. at Tip Seaman Recreation Center in Tuckerton. All levels of stitching ability are welcome. Bring lunch and something to stitch. For more information, call Roberta at 609-971-1542.
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Ocean County College Breaks Ground For New Student Center

OCEAN COUNTY - Ocean County College (OCC) recently held a groundbreaking ceremony, for construction on its new Student Center. The ceremony took place outside on the construction site, between the Russell Building and the College Center located on the Main Campus, College Drive, Toms River. Those in attendance included students, faculty, staff and members of the OCC Board of Trustees and OCC Foundation. The new Student Center, a 56,000 square foot, two-story building, which will replace OCCs existing College Center, is designed to be LEED-Silver certified, ensuring that the College continues its attentiveness to energy efficiency and sustainability. The $19 million construction project is expected to be completed within 18 months. The fi rst floor will house a Bookstore, Cafeteria, ATM, Box Office and a Security Department office. Of note, the Cafeteria will seat approximately 380 people, more than double the current College Center. For students on-the-go, food ordering will be streamlined with remote ordering kiosks along with a free cafeteria App. In order to accommodate students and faculty during the evening, a Starbucks Coffee Bar with a seating area will stay open long after the cafeteria closes. The second floor features offices for Student Affairs and Student Life, two conference rooms, student lounges, club rooms and activity rooms. A large Student Lounge with approximately 100 seats will overlook the seating area below; and the Lounge is set up for smaller performances and talks on the second floor. Other features include a two-story eating area with an open, airy feel with additional set-ups for multiple uses such as musical performances or small lectures. In addition, the entire building is set up for multimedia, including monitors and speakers. Whether students are looking for entertainment or a quiet place, the new Student Center offers space to accommodate both needs. A Noisy Room will include several large screen TVs set up for gaming. And a Quiet Study Room will be dedicated for students looking to unwind or catch up on their homework. According to Dr. Jon H. Larson, President of Ocean County College, the new Student Center will encourage students who stay on campus between classes to take advantage of its inviting atmosphere and its modern amenities. It will be a place to gather for good food and good conversation, as well as a place to relax, read or to study, he said.
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Stability is another reason for choosing Micheles Gold Buyers. While many others operate out of a hotel or seasonal rental they have owned their Brick Blvd. building for 20 years. Additionally they have a long family history in the jewelry and diamond business. Security is also part of what sets Micheles apart. Unlike many similar businesses, their of f ice of fers a safe and secure environment for their customers. It features an extensive on-site security system that protects you from the moment you walk in till you are safely back in your car with the cash you received. They are licensed, bonded and fully insured. All scales are cer tif ied and registered with the New Jersey Department of Weights and Measures and are checked periodically for continued accuracy. One unique service offered at Micheles is the separation of jewelry into individBy Bill Pane In todays difficult, often turbulent economic times, few things have retained their value as well as gold. And theres no better place to trade your gold for cash than Micheles Gold Buyers in Brick. With gold approaching an all-time high, now is a great time to cash in on it, says Michele DeGeorge, owner of Micheles Gold Buyers. But dont let the name fool you. Gold is just one of the many items that can be turned into immediate cash at Micheles. Micheles also specializes in platinum, silver, diamonds, precious stones, coins, watches, as well as broken or unwanted jewelry among other things. The purchase of diamonds has become a large part of our business, states Michele. We are constantly seeking f ine qualit y dia monds from 1/2 carat to 7, 8 or 9 carats to buy. The formula for success at Micheles is simple, straight forward and highly effective: Honesty, professionalism, a vast knowledge of the industry and top dollar paid for your merchandise. It is a formula that DeGeorge feels distinguishes Micheles and sets them apart from the competition. She confidently invites customers to compare. I tell people to shop and get your best price and then come to me and I will beat any price, she says. Their high volume of business makes it possible to pay the highest prices in the area and their approach is direct and straight forward. No gimmicks, no coupons, just the best prices paid period, she says with confidence. Gold is just one of the many items that can be turned into immediate cash at Micheles. She also specializes in platinum, silver, diamonds, coins and watches as well as broken or unwanted jewelry.
Michele DeGeorge is ready to help you turn unwanted jewelry into instant cash. The secure atmosphere of Micheles offers a worryfree environment for transacting business.
ual components, a service not provided by many gold merchants. They will safely and professionally remove a precious stone from any jewelry or ring and return it to you should you wish to sell only the gold rather than the entire item. Or sell it in its entirety and Micheles will pay you for both the full weight of your gold and full value of your precious stone. An area of particular expertise at Micheles is estate sales. Their staf f is fully trained in handling all aspects and legalities related to estate sales and they are ready to work with both you and your lawyer to ensure a fair and equitable liquidation of assets. Micheles attorney referenc es are available upon request. With a proven track record of out st anding c ustomer ser v ic e, indust r y k now l edge, professional integrity and highest prices paid, Micheles Gold Buyers is
a great choice for turning your old jewelry into instant cash. Stop in and visit Michele and see what a pleasant and profitable experience it will be. Micheles Gold Buyers is located in the DeGeorge Development Building, 249 Brick Blvd. North. If you are traveling from the Manchester or Jackson area, Micheles Gold Buyers is now offering compensation for gas. Call Micheles Gold Buyers at 732-262-GOLD (4653). Micheles is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cant make those hours? The staff at Micheles will go the extra mile to accommodate you. Just call Michele DeGeorge at 732-503-0079 and she will gladly arrange an after hours appointment for you. Visit Micheles Gold Buyers on the Web at www.michelesgoldbuyers.com.
Micheles Gold Buyers is located in the DeGeorge Development Building at 249 Brick Blvd., Brick.
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Omarrs Astrological Forecast By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Feel free to explore new age ideas or to follow technological progress, but dont go out of your way to shock people or try to change their minds this week. A sterling example could set the stage, so the world may change for the better. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Temporary unpleasantness can trigger tensions with others. Trouble may plague new endeavors, so try not to put crucial plans into motion during the week ahead. Youll be able to appear carefree even in the worst situations. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Past experiences dont deserve to be repeated. Focus on improving the future rather than dwelling on hurts and transgressions this week. Spend a little extra to get the best quality and youll be glad you did. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Even if the upcoming week is not very good for making changes or starting anything new, you may have ample opportunity to impress people with your personal charm and knowledge. Keep on doing whatever you do best. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You could be too busy bailing out the boat to see the whirlpool ahead. Things can easily pile up in the week ahead, so its important to be organized and efficient. Dont be distracted by one problem to the point that you overlook others. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Keep your options open. Dont ignore opportunities that appear put of the blue this week, but dont spring into action right way. Delay taking the first official step for a few weeks if something quite acceptable comes along, LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Sweeping changes may take center stage in the week ahead. People may do and say things unexpectedly, without asking your advice or giving advance notice of their attention. Cultivate a sense of humor to adapt to unstable conditions. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Bias and control issues could cause you problems in the week ahead. Make it a top priority to do your job to the best of your ability, avoid controversy and honor your commitments, but dont initiate anything new. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Situations might evolve into a series of minor foul-ups that dominate your routine. This is a particularly poor week to make irrevocable decisions about financial matters. Remain flexible about entertainment plans. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The path may be rocky, but not everything is set in stone. Keep an observant eye on alterations outside your control that you may turn to your advantage in the future. Hold off on new business starts or contracts this week. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Stick to your guns without shooting off your mouth. Refuse to jump to conclusions, but at the same time refuse to offend anyone, and things will work out to your advantage. Remain attentive to obligations this week. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You may get your fair share of publicity in the week to come. Use it to your advantage by networking or advertising your skills or talents. Put off the beginning of major undertakings until conditions are better suited for success. (c) 2014 TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.
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Apple Hand Pies With Dried Cherries, Cranberries, And Walnuts Makes 16 Pastry Dough (recipe follows) 2 cups dried cherries, about 1/2 pound 1 cup walnut pieces, about 1/4 pound 3/4 cup water 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup whole fresh or frozen cranberries 1 cinnamon stick 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise with a sharp knife, seeds scraped and reserved from each half Zest of 1 medium orange Freshly grated nutmeg 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 3/4 pound firm, tart-sweet organic apples such as Granny Smith or Golden Delicious, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced 1 large cage-free egg, lightly beaten Coarse sugar crystals Prepare the Pastry Dough in advance. For the filling, in a 2-quart saucepan combine the cherries, walnuts, water, sugar, cranberries, cinnamon, vanilla bean halves and scrapings, orange zest, and a dash of nutmeg. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the cherries are plump and tender, 10 to 15 minutes. (Most of the water will evaporate, so watch carefully to prevent burning.) In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the apples and saute, stirring as necessary to avoid sticking, until lightly caramelized and tender, about 10 minutes; stir in the cherry mixture during the last 2 minutes, removing the cinnamon stick and vanilla bean halves. Transfer the mixture to a food processor fitted with the stainless-steel blade. Process until pureed. Transfer to a clean bowl. Set aside.
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Cut the Pastry Dough in half. Keep one piece covered. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the other to a 12-inch square about 1/4 inch thick. With a 4-to-4-1/2-inch circular cutter, cut out 6 dough circles, occasionally dipping the cutter in flour to prevent sticking. Gather up and reroll the scraps and cut out 2 more circles. Repeat with the reserved pastry half. Measure out just over 1 ounce of fruit puree, about 2 tablespoons, and place in the center of a dough circle. Brush the edges lightly with egg, fold the dough over the filling, and pinch the edges securely together. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling. Arrange the pies on 1 or 2 baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. With a serrated pastry cutter, trim the sealed edges of each pie. Brush the tops with egg. With a sharp knife, cut 3 slits across the top of each pie. Sprinkle with sugar crystals. Bake until golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes. Transfer to a rack. Serve warm or at room temperature. Pastry Dough Makes 1-1/2 pounds 2-1/3 cups cake flour or pastry flour 1/3 cup sugar 1/2 pound unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces 2 large cage-free egg yolks 1 to 2 tablespoons heavy cream In a food processor fitted with the stainless-steel blade, combine the flour and sugar. Add the butter and process briefly, until the mixture resembles fine meal. In a small bowl, whisk together the yolks and 1 tablespoon cream. Scrape into the processor bowl. Process until a ball begins to form, adding extra cream if necessary to bring the dough together. Remove the dough from the processor onto a lightly floured work surface. Press down to form an even disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
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