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Vol. 14 - No. 37 January 9, 2016

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By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – Welcoming new faces to the council and setting the pace for the year ahead, the annual reorganization meeting sworn in new council members, Lisa Crate and Arthur Halloran, who took their oaths

–Photos courtesy Brick Township The 2016 council and administration at the annual reorganization meeting for Brick Township. Mayor John Ducey swears in Arthur Halloran (at left) and Lisa Crate, respectively, taking the oathes of office for the Brick Council for their first terms, as their families crowd round in support.

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of office, as did re-elected council members Jim Fozman and Andrea Zapcic. Also, Paul Mummolo will once again serve as council president, but Councilwoman Marianna Pontoriero will serve as the new council vice-president, replacing Council-

woman Heather deJong. Pontoriero, who nominated Mummolo, said it was more important to keep the con-tinuity and expertise Mummolo garnered during his first term as president, especially

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – Now is his third year as mayor, John Ducey said he and the council, which has two new members, would get to work right away to accomplish new goals, start-ing with a zoning issue. “We want to eliminate the last large zone for high-density multi-family housing. We have as many people as we can here, and there is no need for more multi-family housing,” he said. “There are two areas left that are zoned for it. In January or February I’m going to ask the council to change the zoning on the larger piece of property,” he said. The smaller parcel, located on Route 70, is zoned for 11 apartments and the mayor said they wouldn’t be able to change the zoning there, but he said he would ask the council to rezone the larger parcel, located at the Brick/Lakewood border, to R-75, or single family homes. State mandates for overlay zones -- which call for a mixed use of residential and retail on the same property -- resulted in four areas in town that have been zoned for this purpose.

–Photo by Judy Smestad-NunnBrick Mayor John Ducey outlined some goals for the year ahead.

Mayor Aims To Eliminate

Multi-Family Housing Zone

By Catherine Galioto OCEAN COUNTY – Freeholder Jim Lacey submitted a letter of resignation on December 31, creating a vacancy for the county board of freeholders that the county party chairman said would be filled within 35 days after a county convention is called. Lacey, of Brick, had served as a freeholder since 1993. His term was to end January 2017. Freeholder Director John Bartlett an-nounced Lacey’s resignation December 31 from the five-member, all-Republican board of chosen freeholders. The freeholders meeting after this announcement, the annual reorganization meeting, was January 6, after

Freeholder Lacey Resignspresstime. For updates, visit us at microme-diapubs.com According to a report in the Asbury Park Press, the Lacey vacancy would be filled by a convention of the county Republican party, called by party chairman George Gilmore, who told the Press that Virginia Haines was the likely frontrunner to fill the vacancy. Lacey, who was also serving on the Brick Municipal Utilities Authority as its execu-tive director, earned an annual base salary of $192,280 from the MUA. However, the MUA is advertising the position. Lacey’s appointment as executive director was to

expire this year. The county Republican convention would also likely nominate a replacement for Free-holder Jack Kelly, who was nominated by Gov. Chris Christie to the state Parole Board. If his appointment is confirmed by the state Senate, Kelly would be required to resign as a freeholder as well. Lacey’s resignation and Kelly’s anticipated one is related to state law that says in order to collect a pension one must resign all paid public positions invested in the state Public Employees Retirement System, Bartlett told the Press. The annual stipend for the

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The four areas are: The New Visions development, already completed behind the post off ice on Chambers Bridge Road; The proposed Ocean Pointe Develop-ment near the hospital on Burrsville Road and Route 88; The Riverwalk at Brick, which is a shopping center behind the Outback Restaurant – where there are no plans for residential construction to be added there, Ducey said; And the former Foodtown site on Route 70 at Brick Boulevard.The Year Ahead Ducey said he wants to continue with a business incentive program to help fill some of the empty storefronts in town. The council passed an ordinance that waives fees for small business owners that has already had some success. “If you drive around town you’ll see

freeholder seat is $30,000. If a second vacancy is created by Kelly’s resignation, only a quorum will remain on the freeholder board. As of presstime, no date had been an-nounced for the convention, but the party has 35 days from the announcement of a vacancy to hold one and elect a successor.

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that some empty storefronts are filling up – even some of the gas stations. The former Texaco near Coolidge Avenue will be a 76 gas station, and then we have three more to go,” he said. Under the leadership of new Police Chief James Riccio, a higher police presence would be seen when they begin foot patrols in some of the higher crime rate neighborhoods, Ducey said. In 2016, improvements would continue in neighborhood parks; Lake Riviera and Angela Hibbard are already under construction and should be completed by Spring, and the design and build for Birchwood and Bayside Parks, and the design for Bernie Cook Park are next on the agenda, he said. “As part of that pride in your neigh-borhood, we are starting #BrickProud on all social media. People are proud of Brick and we want to get that pride out to others–we have great volunteers, parks, schools, teams, beaches–and we’re go-ing to have contests to show how great

Brick is...our goal in 2016 is to bring up the morale of the town with everyone working together,” Ducey said. Federal money earmarked to help communities recover from Superstorm Sandy in the form of Essential Services grants is discontinued for 2016, and Ducey said that he and other municipal leaders are trying to have them con-tinued. “That represents over two cents on our budget, and people are still recovering and still elevating. People are not back in their homes and they’re not paying full taxes,” he said. Ducey said there is a perception among residents that the Building Department is slow, but said oftentimes the blame is with contractors delaying the paper-work. “The Building Department has some of the most dedicated employees, but they got a bad reputation. I want to rectify that, change that reputation. If it is their fault, I want to change the systems down

there: there will be one contact person for every permit, and that contact person will reach out to the homeowner, and not the opposite. It will help keep track of delays so we can address them,” he said.Mayor And Council Brick is the only township in Ocean County whose governing body is 100 percent Democrat, and a where a major-ity of the council members are women. “It feels great to have people you can work closely with to accomplish goals with no political bickering,” said Ducey from his office on the last day of 2015. Ducey’s term ends in 2017, and he said he plans to seek re-election. “There’s a range of things you get to do, like pick bands for SummerFest, all the way to having to let someone go for failing a drug test or falsifying an application,” he said. “The best part of the job is there is something different every day. It’s a con-stant learning process, there is always something new,” Ducey said.

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The program provides free clinical breast examinations, mammograms, cervical exams and pap smears to uninsured women between the ages of 40 and 64. To qualify for the pro-gram, participants must meet specific income requirements. A clinic will be held on January 13 at the Family Planning Center of Ocean County, Inc., 1173 Beacon Avenue in Manahawkin

from 12 to 2:30 p.m. and on January 14 at the Family Planning Center, 290 River Avenue in Lakewood from noon to 2:30 p.m. An additional clinic will be held on January 27 at the Ocean County Health Department, 175 Sunset Avenue in Toms River from 1 to 3 p.m. Appointments are required. For further infor-mation or to schedule an appointment, please call 732-557-3202.

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About two weeks ago I received a call from Sgt. Chris Hill, the head of the Police Athletic League. He asked if I would meet him at the Colonial Diner in Howell for lunch. When I arrived, Chris said he wanted to introduce me to the owner of the restau-rant, Pete. As I am shaking Pete’s hand, he begins to tell me that he and his family would like to host a special Christmas dinner just for the homeless. Pete then turns to introduce me to his wife and daughters who help him run the diner. With smiles on their faces, they reassure me they really want to do this. We set the date, and Pete tells me we will start at three o’clock when the diner closes for the day, so we can have the whole place to ourselves. I thanked Pete and his family and told them that I would see them on the 18th. Later that day, I stopped by the camps and when I began to tell the homeless about the invitation, every-one started getting excited. They don’t get invited out very often. The day before the din-ner, I received a call from Jeff Mayfield, a retired police captain from the Howell force, saying he had secured a van from his church for transportation. Jeff has always been friend-ly toward the homeless. He would repeatedly call to check on me, and the homeless in Tent City. Jeff

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is a real good-hearted man. Many of the homeless ha-ven’t seen each other since the dispersion of Tent City, and as Jeff and I made our rounds to the camps to pick everyone up, they excitedly talked to each other to try to catch up on the news since they last saw each other. Jeff and I had to make two trips with the 15-passenger van to pick everyone up. When we arrived at the diner, Santa was outside to greet everyone with a hearty Merry Christmas. As we went inside, we were greeted with a warm welcome, and smiles from Pete and his family. As the homeless took their seats in anticipation of the fes-tivities, we opened up with a prayer for blessings on everyone. Then we lined up for the buffet style din-ner as Pete, his family and Chris Hill served out the food. It was good to hear the chatter of the homeless as they enjoyed the deli-cious food, and each other’s company. As we were eat-ing, Pete’s daughter Danni (Danielle) came from be-hind the counter and with tears in her eyes, extended a formal welcome to every-one, saying “If this dinner has brought you joy and contentment, it is nothing in comparison to the joy and contentment we are re-ceiving having the honor of serving you.” Wow, that’s the Christmas spirit! After everyone was fin-ished eating and had their dessert, I couldn’t resist saying a few words to try

to encourage the homeless as I realized the toughest time of the year was just around the corner for them. I started by reading the Christmas story and en-sured them that better days were coming, when peace on earth will be a daily reality, and homelessness will not exist in our world anymore. After everything was said and done and the homeless were fed in body and spirit, we said “thank you” to Pete and his beautiful family. The homeless couldn’t stop mentioning how wonderful everything was and how they enjoyed themselves tremendously. Thank you Pete, and your exceptional family for mak-ing our Christmas a whole lot brighter!Minister Steve BrighamHomeless Advocate

First we had the League of Nations, now we have the U.N. For those who are too young to remember the League of Nations, it was created after the first World War. Most people don’t realize or care that millions of people were slaughtered. The real rea-son for the war, people are st il l not sure. Isn’t that true with all wars? Nobody really wins a war. There are only losers. After the f irst World War, the League of Na-tions was formed, for this was called the war to end all wars (another sad joke). It seems that mankind will never learn the lesson, and wars will go on. The League of Nations was formed so men could sit down and be reasonable and talk out their prob-lems. It was a world order that would end all future wars. They were to sit down and work out their problems and prevent war. It sounds good and made sense, but it had no power at all. It was formed with the idea that mankind was civilized. It was doomed

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to fail from the start, and before long it was dis-banded. Another step back for mankind. Time passed and then the great minds of the world decided we need another world body that would help keep the peace, a place where all the world could be heard. Only this time it would have power and not just words. So the United Nations was formed. This body would have an army if needed. Sounds good. They for-got one thing: you can only have peace if the world want s to. Once again rog ue cou nt r ies would not abide by the world laws and war went on. The U.N. tried to pre-vent war and keep peace. The U.N. was also to help countries in need. There would be no more hunger. It sounded good and made sense. All it did was create a world stage for countries to expand their politics. War went on and hunger grew. The U.N. was no more than a pol i t ica l body. There were those nations that t r ied their best to keep the peace and feed the world. Money was not the problem, for the coun-tries would all support the millions of dollars that were wasted and programs came to a stop. Instead of moving forward, it moved backward. It has reached a point that once again we have a do-nothing body. The people of the world were forgotten and war goes on. So the real question is: Will mankind ever have peace? It looks rather slim. It seems that we will nev-er be civilized. We will never lear n the lesson that wars are only lost, not won. I for one hope that man-kind will see the light, and peace will come to the world. This is one man’s opin-ion.Herb Greenberg, Jr.Brick

Every day in New Jersey, in local health departments, community health centers, doctors’ offices, WIC clinics and in home visits with at-risk populations, health profession-als are conducting blood tests for children to see if they have elevated levels of lead. Every day these professionals and many others, including part-ners and stakeholders in public education, teach families about how to prevent lead poisoning, which can cause behavior and learning problems, lower IQ, hyperactivity, slowed growth, hearing problems, anemia and kidney damage. Each year, the Department spends $11 million to sup-port evidence-based home visitation programs. These programs bring nurses, com-munity health workers and, in some cases, trained parents into the homes of at-risk families to provide information on lead poisoning and referrals on child health and safety issues. Other Health Department pro-grams educate mothers in the Women, Infant and Children program—known as WIC. In fact, every mother or caregiver who enters one of the state’s 100 WIC clinics is interviewed to check that their child has been tested for lead. If they have not, they are referred to a clinic or physician for imme-diate testing. If a child’s tests show elevated levels of lead in the blood, the family is warned about potential sources of lead exposure in the home. These can include chipped paint and unsafe imported products. The family is advised of the benefits of foods rich in Iron, Vitamin C and calcium. For years, New Jersey’s poison

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control center, the New Jersey Poison Information and Edu-cation System (NJPIES), has used its state funding for lead poisoning education, including a 24-hour hotline (1-800-222-1222). The agency also has issued numerous warnings about non-traditional sources of lead poisoning, such as imported candies, jewelry, cosmetics, spices, pottery and home remedies. The number of New Jersey children with lead poisoning has dropped 75 percent over two decades from 13,448 in 1996 to 3,426 cases today. And the number of children who are tested for lead each year has in-creased to more than 200,000 children in the past fiscal year. After Superstorm Sandy devastated New Jersey—heightening the risk of lead exposure because of debris from thousands of destroyed homes—the Health Depart-ment procured a $5.4 million federal grant to fight lead poisoning. More than 14,150 children, pregnant women and recovery workers have been tested so far in the Superstorm Sandy project including nearly 5,000 people in Monmouth, 3,320 in Essex, 3,000 in Hudson and 1,300 in Ocean counties. Certainly challenges remain as long as there are children with lead poisoning, but coun-ty and local public health officials, doctors, nurses and community health workers strive every day to reduce and prevent childhood lead poisoning.Acting Health Commissioner Cathleen D. BennettNew Jersey Department of Health


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OCEAN COUNTY – The gifts are unwrapped and the holiday shopping mayhem is over for another year, but that doesn’t mean that Freeholder Joseph H. Vi-cari’s Buy in Ocean County campaign is finished. “Buy in Ocean County isn’t only a holiday ini-tiative, it’s a year-round campaign,” Vicari said. “The same reasons that it’s important to support our lo-cal Mom and Pop business-es between Thanksgiving and Christmas also apply throughout the year.” Vicar i, l iaison to the Ocean County Department

OCEAN COU NTY – Ocean County residents are being encouraged to recycle all that fest ive w rapping paper, t hei r Christmas trees and even s ome old e le c t r on ic s during the holiday season. “While the holidays are a busy and special time of the year, I want to re-mind our residents of the importance of recycling during the season,” said Freeholder James F. Lac-ey, who serves as liaison to the county’s recycling program. “Don’t just toss all that wrapping paper and other paper products in with the trash, recycle it. “By recycling you’re also taking care of the environment as par t of your holiday festivities,” he said. If Santa left a new tele-vision, cell phone, laptop or other electronic device under your tree, just take the old ones to either of Ocean County’s Regional Recycling Centers to be recycled. With televisions, comput-ers and electronic devices no longer accepted for collection with household trash, Ocean County is

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of Business Development and Tourism, urged shop-pers to visit local stores for birthdays, graduations and other special occasion. “No matter if you are shopping for a gift or for yourself, the place to find that special treasure is right here in Ocean County,” Vi-cari said. “From the latest electronics to unique crafts and household items, our local shops offer a great selection winter, spring, summer and fall.” While malls, such as the Ocean County Mall and the Jackson Outlets, remain premier shopping

destinations, Vicari said the county’s many local downtowns offer unique shops and boutiques. “From Point Pleasant Beach to Tuckerton, our downtowns throughout the county offer some of the best choices for all kinds of consumer goods,” Vicari said. “Many of these stores are owned by long-time residents that continue to be a staple in our commu-nities. Make a day out of it– shop, have lunch and just enjoy the area. There is plenty to see and do in all of our municipalities.” Buying in Ocean County

also offers additional pro-tection for consumers. Throughout the year, the Ocean County Depar t-ment of Consumer Affairs receives complaints about orders not filled or other concerns residents have when dealing with out-of-state mail order companies. “We see the same prob-lems year after year,” said Vicari, who is chairman of the Consumer Affairs Department. “Merchan-dise is not received in time for holidays or birthdays, problems with backorders and some items that once received, barely resemble

their catalog photos and descriptions.” To make matters worse, it is often difficult to pur-sue a consumer affairs case against an out-of-state company that does not fall under the jurisdiction of the state’s consumer fraud laws. “When you buy local, you are protected against fraud,” Vicari said. “Our county and state agencies have more authority when dealing with a local busi-ness complaint.” It’s also easier to return an item purchased locally. “You can drive down the

street and visit the store rather than pack and ship a package across [the] coun-try,” he said. If you need consumer help, the Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs is located at 1027 Hooper Ave., Building 2, Toms River or can be reached by calling 732-929-2105. A Consumer Affairs representative is at the County Connection in the Ocean County Mall the third Friday of the month from 2 to 4 p.m.

continuing its electronic recycling program, allow-ing residents to dispose of “covered electronic devic-es” properly. “This program has been ongoing since Januar y of 2011,” Lacey said. “It provides our citizens with the opportunity to recycle their electronics and meet the requirements put in place by the state under the New Jersey Electron-ics Waste Management Act.” The act no longer allows e-waste to be disposed of at landfills. Citizens can drop off their electronics for re-cycling at trailers at both Ocean County’s Nor th-ern Recycling Center in Lakewood and the South-ern Recycling Center in Stafford Township. The collected electronics are sent to facilities for de-manufacturing. Electronics accepted free of charge are televisions, computers, laptops and monitors. Residents also are en-couraged to check with their town’s Public Works Department to see if these items are accepted locally. Now t ha t you have

Make Recycling Part Of The Season amassed piles of holiday cards, gift wrap and as-sociated items, remember when the season is over to recycle the extra paper. “Along with your single stream recyclables, you can add hol iday cards and envelopes, wrapping paper, tissue paper, gift bags and gift boxes (only corrugated boxes) as well as gift catalogs and junk mail to the bin that you place at the curb,” Lacey said. “The more we recy-cle, the more room saved at the landfill.” In addition, peanuts and other packaging materials can be brought to a local mailing center. When it’s time to take down the tree, consider dropping it off at a county recycling center or one of the county’s designated parks. “For many years, we have accepted discarded Christmas t rees for re-cycling at several of our parks,” said Freeholder Director John C. Bartlett Jr., who serves as liai-son to the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation. “We use the woodchips for landscaping materials at county parks

and facilities.” Christmas trees can be dropped off at the fol-lowing county park lo-cations through January 10: Atlantis County Golf Course, Little Egg Har-bor Township; Freedom Fields County Park, Little Egg Harbor Township; Stanley Tip Seaman Coun-ty Park, Tucker ton; A. Paul King County Park, Manahawkin; Wells Mills County Park, Waretown; Enos County Park, Lacey Township; Robert J. Miller Airpark, Berkeley Town-ship; Jakes Branch County Park, Beachwood; Cattus

Island County Park, Toms River Township; Pat r i-ots County Park, Jackson Township; Ocean County Park, Lakewood; Forge Pond Golf Course, Brick Township; and Beaver Dam Creek County Park, Point Pleasant. The trees can be dropped off at the county’s re -cycling centers through February 1. Lacey also reminded res-idents they can sell, give away or trade household items at 2Good2Waste.org/oceancountynj, which i s t he O c e a n C ou nt y 2Good2Waste Exchange

website. “I want to encourage ev-eryone to make recycling part of their daily lives,” Lacey said. “Many of our cit izens embrace recy-cling in Ocean County. We make every effort to make the programs convenient and accessible. Recycling really does make a differ-ence.” For more information on Ocean County’s re-cycling programs, visit the Ocean County De -partment of Solid Waste Management website at co.ocean.nj.us/recycle or call 1-800-55-RECYCLE.


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LAKEWOOD – Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus will present community health education and support programs for the month of January. Self-Defense for Older Adults: January 12 and 26 from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. Learn to protect yourself from future falls through exercise, balance and strength training. A black-belt instructor will teach participants to ward off assaults and attacks using lever-age. Offered by Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus, this class is held at the Center for Healthy Living, located at 198 Prospect Street in Lakewood. The cost is $15 for five one-hour classes. Space is lim-ited and registration is required by calling 1-888-724-7123. Self-Defense for Men & Women of All Ages: January 14 and 28 from 7 to 8 p.m. Don’t be a target. This ongoing program is for men and women of all ages who want to learn to protect themselves from personal assaults, street attacks and abductions. A black-belt instructor teaches participants to use leverage and balance to stay safe. Offered by Mon-mouth Medical Center, Southern Campus, this class is held at the Center for Healthy Living, located at 198 Prospect Street in Lakewood. The cost is $15 for five one-hour classes. Space is limited and registration is required by calling 1-888-724-7123. Caregivers Support Group: January 12, 19 and 26 from noon to 2 p.m. and January 13, 20 and 27 from 12:15 to 2:15 p.m. This ongoing weekly support group is open to anyone who

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Education & Supportis caring for a person age 60 or older living in Ocean County. It is sponsored by Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus and the Ocean County Office of Senior Services. Facilitated by Kathleen Holahan, MSW, LCSW, this group is held at the Center for Healthy Living, located at 198 Prospect Street in Lakewood. For more information, please contact Kathleen at 732-730-9112. Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Sup-port Group: January 13, 20 and 27 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Offered by Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus, this free ongoing support group helps participants learn and share with others facing the unique challenges of being a “grandfamily.” Facil-itated by Kathleen Holahan, MSW, LCSW, this group is held at the Center for Healthy Living, located at 198 Prospect Street in Lakewood. For more information, please contact Kathleen at 732-730-9112. Bereavement Support: January 12 and 26 from 2:15 to 3:30 p.m. or 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. Learn what to expect in the grieving process and how to deal with your expectations as well as the expectations of others in this group, sponsored by Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus and the Ocean County Office of Senior Services. Facili-tated by Kathleen Holahan, MSW, LCSW, this group is held at the Center for Healthy Living, located at 198 Prospect Street in Lakewood. For more information or to reg-ister, please call the Barnabas Health LINK at 888-724-7123.

BRICK – In memory of Deacon Gerry, Saint Dominic School will participate in a collection for the St. Vincent De Paul Society. Deacon Gerry was an advocate for those less fortunate and served as President of the St. Vincent De Paul Society for many years. All donations are appreciated; however, the Food Pantry is in most need of the following items: turkey breast, ham, stuffing, instant po-tatoes, cranberry sauce, cake mix and frosting, gravy, yams, sweet potatoes, canned fruits,

canned vegetables, tomato sauce, corn muffin mix, peanut butter and jelly, shelf milk, coffee and tea, pudding, soup, macaroni ‘n cheese, toothpaste, shampoo, body soap, pancake mix and syrup and toilet paper. Monetary donations are also welcomed. Send all donations in a sealed envelope labeled, “St. Vincent De Paul Collection in Memory of Deacon Gerry.” The school, at 250 Old Squan Road, can be reached at 732-840-1412.

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BRICK – Dottie’s House was one of only three organizations from New Jersey honored at a very special Phillies Charities Inc. Holi-day Giving Party on December 13 at Citizens Bank Park. Dottie’s House, Inc. is a local non-profit providing housing and services since 2000 for families who have survived domestic violence. Jim DeAngelis, Lakewood Blue Claws President of Community Relations and Executive Director of Blue Claws Charities, selected Dottie’s House to honor this year. Carol Wolfe, COO and Founder, along with Deb Galletta, Executive Director, expressed their appreciation to the Phillies and Blue Claws for honouring Dottie’s House at their annual event for Community Heroes. Dottie’s House was one of only three New Jersey charities to receive this honour and cash

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BELMAR – With less than 90 days left before the Belmar-Lake Como St. Pat-rick’s Day Parade, the parade committee has begun the kick-off of the annual event. The Belmar-Lake Como St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee recently announced that Bobby Byrne, Belmar, will be this year’s Grand Marshal and Martha Finan, Wall Township, will be the Deputy Grand Marshal. From now until parade day, which is at 12:30 p.m. on March 6, the committee will be hosting fundraisers and activities. These fundraisers include: January 10 at the Manasquan Beach House, 390 East Main St., Manasquan, from 2 to 6 p.m.; January 17 at the Friendly Sons Of The Shillelagh [FSOS], Route 18 South, Old Bridge, from 3 to 7 pm.; January 31 at Bar Anticipation, 703 16th Ave, Lake Como, from 2 to 6 p.m.; February 14 at Connolly Station, 715 Main Street in Belmar, from 2 to 6 pm.; February 21 at the Boathouse Bar & Grill, 1309 Main Street and 15th Avenue in Belmar from 2 to 6 p.m. For a $15 dona-tion, the fundraisers include a hot and cold

buffet and live entertainment. On February 27, the committee will host the 6th Annual Evening of Irish Culture: Remembering the Easter Rising of 1916. There will be dancers from the Patricia Murphy School of Irish Dance and music by the Snakes. They will be awarding the First Student of Irish Culture Scholarship. The event will be held at the Waterview Pavilion, 800 River Rd, Belmar from 7 to 11 p.m. Tickets, which must be purchased in advance through February 16, cost $65 and include dinner and open bar. For questions, contact [email protected]. The Grand Marshal and Deputy Grand Marshal of the parade will be sworn in March 5 at the Investiture Mass which will take place at Saint Rose Church, 601 7th Ave, Belmar at 10 a.m. An Investiture Luncheon will immediate-ly follow at Doolan’s Shore Club, Route 71 in Spring Lake Heights. The luncheon donation is $30. For more information on the scholarship, pa-rade or any of the upcoming events, visit the pa-rade committee’s website: belmarparade.com.

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BRICK – Fran Graffeo, manager of We-ichert Realtors Brick office, announced that her office donated over 80 toys to the O.C.E.A.N., Inc. Head Start Child Develop-ment Program as a part of the 37th Annual Weichert Realtors Toy Drive. “My team and I are honored to provide support to the Head Start Program and bring joy to families in need this season,” said

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OCEAN COUNTY – After more than four decades in law enforcement, William T. Sommeling, who currently serves as Ocean County Undersheriff, is closing the books on his lengthy and distinguished career. “This has been a great run,” Sommeling said about his time in law enforcement. “I would do it all over again.” Sommeling’s retirement from the post as Ocean County Undersheriff in the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office began December 31. Combined, Sommeling has served in that position for about 15 years. Brian Klimakowski, retired Manchester Township Police Chief, will be appointed to the position of Undersheriff and was sworn in on Janu-ary 6. Sommeling started his ca-reer in public service in 1955 working for the Borough of Seaside Heights. He served in the Police Department there as patrolman, investi-gator, undercover agent and sergeant until 1967, when he moved to the larger Dover Township, now Toms River Township Police Depart-ment. He also rose to the rank of sergeant there after serving as a patrolman, detective and investigator. He also was the department’s planning officer and project director for several programs that were funded through state and federal grants. In both towns, he did extensive undercover work on narcotics cases. Coincidentally, Sommeling worked road patrols with Ocean County Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy, who worked for the Dover Township Police Department. “I am happy I could work with him and for him,” Sommeling said. Sommeling first served as Ocean County Undersheriff from 1989 to 2000 under the late Sheriff William L. Polhemus. He returned to the position in 2011, follow-ing the sudden death of Undersheriff Wayne R. Rupert. During 2013, he served as acting sheriff following the death of Sheriff William L. Polhemus and continued on as undersheriff following the election of Mastronardy, who took office in 2014. “I have worked with a lot of good people,” Sommeling said. “From Sheriff Polhemus and Sheriff Mastronardy, the Board of Chosen Freeholders, to the entire county family, all of these people are dedicated to helping the citizens of Ocean County.” Sommeling was recognized by the Board of Freeholders during its December 16 meeting. “Bill has served the citizens of Ocean County well,” said Freeholder John P. Kelly, Director of Law and Public Safety. “He is dedicated to the profession of law enforcement. Whether his time served in Seaside Heights, Toms River, in the Prosecutor’s Office or any other rank he has held, he always put our residents first. He is the consummate professional and we wish him well in retirement.” Brian Klimakowski, retired Manchester

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historical perspective of the office along with a good un-derstanding of the day to day operations. I wish Bill and his wife Pat nothing but the best.” Sommeling had also served as a Casino Control Com-missioner for 11 years, in-cluding two years as vice chairman prior to returning to the Sheriff’s Office. He was also assigned to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office and served as the Deputy Director of the Ocean County Narcotics Bureau, where he was in charge of all of its field

operations. Sommeling said that during his tenure in law enforcement, some of the greatest challenges came from weather related events. Most recently, Sommeling served as the County’s emergency management coordinator during Superstorm Sandy, which struck on his birthday – October 29 in 2012. “The velocity of Sandy was so intense and when it was over we were devastated,” Sommeling said of the storm that slammed the coast. “The work to put the County back together again was one of the greatest challenges we faced. And while that work continues, it was many helping hands that got us back on our feet.” Sommeling reflected on his time in law enforcement, saying you are a police officer 24/7. “It’s on your mind all the time,” Sommeling said. He noted that the most satisfying time is when you know your actions have helped someone. “We help people in all kinds of situations,” he said. “Whether working a patrol or help-ing collect toys at Christmas, we reach out to the less fortunate and we provide a sense of comfort and stability to all our residents.” Sommeling’s philosophy about the job is simple – anytime you can help someone, do it. “Police officers are a big part of the com-munity,” Sommeling said. “Our actions make a difference.” As he prepares to leave office, Sommeling said he will spend his leisure time visiting friends and family and spending time with his children, his 14 grandchildren and his eight great-grandchildren.

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cials are urging residents who may have purchased a hoverboard to be cautious, especially when charging the device. “A fire in Lacey Township on December 27 was apparently caused by faulty batteries that were being charged in a hoverboard,” said Ocean County Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy. “We want our residents to be safe. Anyone who purchased a hoverboard for the holidays or before needs to check with the manufacturer of the device or the Consumer Product Safety Commission, which is already investigating reports of hoverboard fires in at least 10 states.” The Ocean County Fire Marshal’s Office investigated the cause of the fire at a home in Lacey Township. The investigation deter-mined the battery pack in the device explod-ed while it was being charged. The fire was minor, and the family, which was home at the time, was able to extinguish the fire. The Lanoka Harbor Fire Department responded to the fire. There were no injuries. “Hoverboards were a popular item this Christmas,” said Freeholder John P. Kelly,

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Program Delivering Meals To Homebound Seniors Renewed “This county made a commitment many years ago pledging that no senior would go hungry,” Vicari said. “We have kept that promise and we will continue to make sure our seniors receive the best services possible.” With more than 160,000 seniors calling Ocean County home, Vicari said the county operates one of the largest congregate and home-delivered meals programs in the country. “This program allows us to provide seniors with a sense of security that they will have a warm and nutritious meal delivered to their home every day,” Vicari said. “Just as important as the meal is the daily contact, knowing someone will be checking in on their well-being. That is priceless to our se-niors and their families who may not be able to be with them. “A survey of current congregate nutrition site participants shows that 72 percent are at moderate to high nutritional risk and 95 percent of home delivered meal clients are at moderate to high nutritional risk,” Vicari

said. “In Ocean County we want to decrease those percentages and insure our seniors are getting a healthy meal.” The Home Delivered Meals program is available to Ocean County residents who are 60 years of age or older and their spouse, homebound, unable to prepare their own meals and have no one available to assist them with meal preparation. Voluntary donations are encouraged to help fund the program. “Both Community Services Inc. and Lakewood Community Services has done a great job in overseeing this program for the county,” Vicari said. “Even in bad weather, drivers and volunteers make certain seniors receive meals.” In 2015, more than 244,000 meals have been delivered to 4,000 clients. The average age is 81 to 85-years-old. About 200 seniors daily attend the nutrition congregate sites for a meal. “Our seniors have the opportunity to socialize and share a meal at any one of the eight congregate sites throughout the county,” Vicari said. In addition to the meals, assessments, nutri-tion education and nutrition counseling is also

provided to congregate and home delivered meals participants. “These programs provide great benefits for our seniors, especially those who are frail and in need,” Vicari said. “It is less expensive to provide food for one-year for a senior then it is to cover the cost of a day in an emergency room. “This program helps our seniors live in-dependently in their homes, which helps provide a better quality of life,” Vicari said. “And our seniors deserve the best quality of life possible.” Vicari noted that the Board of Freeholders appropriates 53 percent of the cost of the nutrition program and in 2015 an additional $250,000 was provided by the board in order to reduce a waiting list and cover the costs of the growing program. “Today we have no waiting list,” Vicari said. “And while state and federal money for this program continues to shrink, we know how important it is to our seniors and will continue to make every effort to assure it’s fully funded.”

OCEAN COUNTY – Over the counter medications, which can be obtained with-out a prescription, account for over 50 percent of calls to the NJ Poison Control Center. Over-the-counter medications can in-clude everything from cough and cold

Over-The-Counter Medications Taken Incorrectly Can Lead To Potential Dangersprescriptions to pain and fever reliever/reducers. When not used correctly, OTC medica-tions can cause serious side effects. Too much acetaminophen, which is the active ingredient in Tylenol and other pain reliev-ers, has been associated with liver disease.

OTC medications are sometimes abused by teenagers and parents should monitor closely. There have been many reports to the New Jersey Poison Information and Education System (NJ PIES) of teenagers getting high from the OTC medications, such as cough medicine, that may be in

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LAKEWOOD – The Center For Healthy Ag-ing at Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus presents the following programs for seniors this January: Better Health Tai Chi: Thursdays through February 25 from 2 to 3 p.m. In a mission to promote health and wellness in the local senior community, the Better Health Senior Membership Program at Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus will be sponsoring this eight-week Tai Chi session. Instructor Kit Lau, who has been teaching Tai Chi for more than 10 years, will lead the program and discuss the health benefits of Tai Chi. Under Kit Lau’s expert direction, attendees will learn the fine art of Tai Chi moves from both standing and sitting positions. This program, for Better Health members only, takes place at The Center for Healthy Living located at 198 Prospect Street in Lakewood. Registration is required by calling the Barnabas Health LINK at 1-888-724-7123. Joint Replacement Lecture: January 12 at 11:15 a.m. Do you have hip or knee pain? This free program for those considering hip or knee replacement surgery offers the latest information on hip and knee replacements including robotic-assisted partial knee and total hip replacement. Led by Dr. Harrison, participants will learn what to expect before and after surgery and how to prepare yourself to achieve the best possible outcome. This program, for Howell Township Seniors, will take place at the Howell Senior Center located

Center For Healthy Aging Presents Senior Community Programsat 251 Preventorium Road in Howell. Regis-tration is required by calling 732-938-4500, ext. 2554. Age-Related Hearing Loss Lunch and Learn: January 27 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Ac-cording to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, among adults aged 70 and older with hearing loss who could benefit from hearing aids, fewer

than one in three has ever used them. Join The Center for Healthy Aging and the Department of Audiology at Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus to learn about age-related hearing loss. Participants will enjoy lunch while Sue Ellen Boyer, MD, FAA, a clinical audiologist at Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus, discusses age-related hearing loss and shares facts about hearing

aids. Dr. Boyer will also explore the common signs of hearing loss and tips for prevention. Following her presentation, participants will have the opportunity to have their hearing screened at no cost. This program will take place at The Center for Healthy Aging located at 500 River Avenue, Suite 200 in Lakewood. Registration is required by calling the Barna-bas Health LINK at 1-888-724-7123.

BRICK – Saint Dominic School’s team of eighth grade students has won first place in the Middle School Southern Division of the Fall session of the New Jersey Stock Market Game. Megan Barnes, Lindsey DeLuca, Sydney Stoughton and Taryn Turnbach researched various companies to invest $100,000 in stocks. Over 100 teams competed in this 10-week session, and the team attained over a 9 percent growth return on their invest-ments. Students enjoyed the challenge of the Stock Market Game because it connected classroom economics lessons with real-life decision-making. The team is looking forward to the annual Awards Ceremony in June at Stockton Uni-versity.

Eighth Graders Win First Place In Stock

Market Game

BRICK – The Visitation Relief Center is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday. The Visitation Relief Center always wel-comes donations of the following items to help in the relief effort: paper towels, toilet paper, laundry soap, garbage bags, new pillows, new sheets and new towels. Donations can be dropped off at the Relief Center at 721 Mantoloking Road, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday. For more information, visit visitationchurch.com/visitation-relief-center/.

Visitation Relief Center Accepting

Donations


Worried About Your Memory?If you or someone you know are concerned about memory loss or Alzheimer’s disease, you may be eligible for a clinical study called ENGAGE. The ENGAGE study will assess the safety and potential efficacy of an investigational medication to determine whether it can slow the progression of symptoms in early Alzheimer’s disease, such as memory loss.

In order to qualify you must:∙ be between 50-85 years of age∙ be experiencing symptoms that might be related to early Alzheimer’s disease, such as problems with memory or thinking clearly

Additional eligibility requirements can be found by searching clinicaltrials.gov.

Qualified participants will receive all study-related care and medication at no cost. Compensation may be provided for time and travel.Health insurance is not needed.

To learn more call:Advanced Memory Research Institue of NJ9 Mule Road Professional Bldg, Suites 8 &9

732-341-9500

BRICK – The Educational Services at St. Francis Community is currently looking for available locations in the Brick and/or Lakewood Community to hold adult education classes. St. Francis Community Center is a nondenominational, non-profit (501C) that provides free NJ High School Prep and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. St. Francis Community Center has earned high marks from NJ State Pro-grams and is the largest provider in Ocean County for these services and supplies adults with the academic and workplace skills needed to become self-sufficient, knowledgeable parents and competent workers. There is currently a waiting list of over 150 students in the Brick/Lake-wood area alone. The program’s goals are aligned with purpose of Workforce innovations and Opportunity Act for Adult Education and Literacy (2014). The goal includes: providing adults with knowledge and skills needed to obtain a high school diploma, employment and economic self-sufficiently; preparing adults for the transition to postsecond-

ary education, training and employment; assisting English language learners with citizenship, basic skill and high school diploma preparation; and assisting par-ents or family members in obtaining the education and skills necessary for the edu-cations development of their children. All curricula are aligned to the common core standards to ensure students will become critical thinkers, readers and writers. Nancy Chiorazzi, Educational Service Director, said that “in Ocean County there is a strong association between failure to complete high school and economic vulnerability. Over a lifetime, high school graduates make $400,000 more in lifetime earnings than non-graduates.” According to the 2000 Census, Ocean County ranked 11th in the state and has close to 40,000 people who are 25 and older without a high school diploma, or 16.99 percent. Studies show that parents with a high school diploma increase their involvement in their children’s literacy activities and education. For more information, call 609-494-8861 or visit stfranciscenterlbi.org/educa-tion-support.

St. Francis Looking For Local Spots For Adult Classes

OCEAN COUNTY – The Jersey Shore Civil War Round Table will hold its monthly meeting on the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Ocean County College, Toms River. Meetings often include special guest speakers and other presentations. Recently

Civil War Round Table Meets MonthlyRalph Siegel, a licensed battlefield guide at Gettysburg, talked about the National Cemetery history. Events are free and open to the public. Meetings are often held in Room 302 of Bartlett Hall on the campus. Call 732-528-5387 for more information.

Dear Joel By Joel Markel

Been Caught StealingDear Joel I am a woman in my 40s. My issue is this. I work in a big box store and although I don’t make a lot of money, I am happy with my job. I recently figured out that my supervisor is stealing. I have lived with this knowl-edge for about a month and am ter-rified about doing anything about it.

Answer: First of all thanks for taking me into your confidence. This article never discloses names or other personal information. If you were satisfied with doing nothing you would not have written. I think that you have a few options here. Although not my favorite

idea, you can speak to your superv i so r and tell him/her that you are aware of what is going on. You can be sure it will then stop. Being that it is a big box store your supervisor has a supervisor and so on. You can speak with that person as well. You will feel better once you’ve tak-en care of this. There is no advantage to letting it continue. Good luck.

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His radio show, “Preferred Company” airs on Monday through Friday from

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If you or anyone else is in need of home health care, call Preferred at 732-840-5566 “home health care with feeling. Joel Markel is President of Preferred Home Health Care and Nursing services inc. serving all of New Jersey in adult, senior and pediatric home health care .”


Wolfgang Puck’s

(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

One of my favorite ways to entertain is with an hors d’oeuvre party. So many other food lovers feel the same way. I would have a hard time finding anyone who doesn’t love a celebration at which delicious bites of food are displayed on one or more buffet tables or passed around, to be enjoyed with wine, beer, cocktails, a homemade punch or even soft drinks. It’s one of the easiest ways to show your friends a good time. Some of the best-planned hors-d’oeu-vre parties are those that feature a variety of different foods. I like to offer an assortment of different main ingredients, including seafood, meats, poultry, vegetables, cheeses, breads and fresh fruit. I look to cook them in different ways, too, offering some bites that are baked, others griddled, maybe a few deep-fried items, plus some un-cooked foods such as vegetable crudites to enjoy with a selection of dips. You don’t even have to cook every-thing. Cold cuts, cheeses, vegetables, breads or crackers, and even good-qual-ity precooked jumbo shrimp from the seafood counter or smoked salmon from the deli department need only to be displayed artfully on a platter. Still other items are easy to assemble in advance, requiring only simple, last-minute cooking, in waves, as guests arrive. I’d like to share two such dishes: bite-sized grilled cheese on brioche and bacon-wrapped, Parmesan-stuffed dates. Grilled cheese sandwiches have en-joyed an amazing comeback in recent years, due in part to the ever-growing popularity of Italian-style panini. These crispy sandwiches are usually cooked in an electric panini maker or on dou-ble-sided hinged grill, but you can also make them easily with an electric or stovetop griddle. I call for an egg-and-butter-rich brioche loaf, which you can find in good-quality bakeries and some supermarkets; but you could substitute challah or another rich loaf, or any good-quality bread you like. Likewise, feel free to use another good melting cheese in place of the fontina or Gruyere. What transforms my recipe into hors-d’oeuvres is simply the way you cut the sandwiches after cooking. Bacon-wrapped, cheese-stuffed dates have long been a popular party food. But even these dates enjoy a new vogue, thanks to the availability of arti-san-quality smoked bacon and imported Parmesan cheese. The great thing about both these reci-pes is their make-ahead potential. You can assemble the sandwiches and the dates up to several hours in advance, ready to cook in batches after guests start arriving, so they’ll always be ready

to serve at their best with little fuss from you, the host. BITE-SIZED GRILLED CHEESE

ON BRIOCHE Makes 16 to 24 mini sandwiches

8 thick slices brioche1 tablespoon mayonnaise2 tablespoons softened unsalted butter1 1/2 cups (375 mL) shredded fontina or Gruyere cheese Preheat a panini maker or a double-sid-ed indoor grill; or preheat a stovetop or electric griddle over medium heat. Place the bread slices on a work surface and spread the top of each slice with a small amount of mayonnaise. Turn over half the slices and spread each with a little butter. Top with the cheese. Butter the remaining slices of bread and place over the cheese, mayonnaise side up. Place as many sandwiches as will fit comfortably side by side in the panini maker or indoor grill, or on the griddle. Close the machine and grill until the cheese has melted and the bread is nice-ly browned and crispy, 3 to 4 minutes total; or cook on the griddle, pressing down gently with a spatula to compact the sandwiches and turning once un-til both sides are nicely browned and crispy, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Repeat with any remaining sandwiches. With a sharp knife, cut each sandwich into quarters; or cut into halves and cut each half crosswise into 3 finger-sized pieces. Transfer to a platter and serve immediately.

BACON-WRAPPED, PARME-SAN-STUFFED DATES

Makes 18 dates 18 large dates, preferably Medjool, slit lengthwise and pitted18 pieces good-qual it y Par mesan cheese, preferably Parmigiano-Reg-giano, each about 1 by 1/4 inch (2.5 by 0.6 cm)6 slices nitrite-free bacon, cut crosswise into thirds Position an oven rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat the oven to 450 F (230 C). Insert a piece of Parmesan into each date. Then, wrap each date with a piece of bacon, securing it with a wooden toothpick. Arrange the dates 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart in a shallow baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Then, using tongs, turn the dates over. Con-tinue baking until the bacon is crisp, 5 to 6 minutes longer. With the tongs, transfer the dates to paper towels to drain, carefully patting them dry with more paper towels. Serve immediately.

Easy Hors D’oeuvres For Your Next Big Party

For the week of January 9 - January 15

By Jeraldine Saunders

Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Push ahead using people power. Your connec-tions and supporters can give you the knowledge to make your dreams a reality in the week ahead. Set goals for the future and gather information so you make wise choices.GEMINI (May 21-June 20): In the beginning of the week it may be difficult to nail appointments to an exact time or to get an accurate appraisal of details. People may be evasive about confidential matters. Avoid heated confrontations.CANCER (June 21-July 22): In the week ahead you may need to back down. Those in close connection may be more interested in achieving their ambitions than playing romantic games with you. Don’t avoid or delay finishing important tasks.LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Make prudent choices with your finances and possessions in the week to come. Put the quarter in the bank account instead of in the gumball machine. Your phone may ring off the hook and you may receive some sound advice.VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Pamper yourself and make peace. Spend a few dollars on something that makes your job easier or revamp your banking routines in the week ahead. A simple phone call can put things back on track with a family member.LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Fo-cusing on unrealistic goals or imagined slights could waste time and energy. Your

partner or significant other has the right idea. Instead of taking the lead and fight-ing shadows, try being a follower in the week ahead.SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your creative juices may flow like the Missis-sippi in the week ahead. Spend as much time as possible with projects or hobbies that gives you a chance to express inspiring ideas and offer a deep sense of satisfaction.SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Buy higher octane gasoline for your car if you hear the engine knocking. But when your personal energies flag you might need more than extra calories. Search for inspirational and encouraging guidance this week.CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Put the pedal down on your passion. Am-bition could be your middle name in the upcoming week. You are capable of accom-plishing anything and have the wisdom and good judgment to make shrewd decisions.AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You could be more than willing to fight for what you want as the week begins. What you really want is unspoken and may be a hidden passion. Give yourself a few extra days to sort out your feelings before acting.PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don’t be a slave to tradition but don’t throw out traditions without having something to replace them. Embracing novel ideas and progressive philosophies can lead to pros-perity and efficiency in the week ahead.(c) 2015 TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.

TOMS RIVER – New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) announced the opening of Ocean County, New Jersey’s first public-access com-pressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station at the Waste Management, Inc. facility in Toms River. “Throughout our history, New Jersey Natural Gas has celebrated many milestones, but to be part of bringing the first public compressed natural gas fueling station to Ocean County is truly exciting,” said Laurence M. Downes, chairman and CEO of New Jersey Natural Gas. “We appreciate the opportunity to work with Waste Management to help stimulate the state’s market for compressed natural gas vehicles and the benefits they provide. CNG vehicles are a proven, energy-efficient alternative to gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles, help to improve air quality in our communities and support the country’s goal of energy independence.” The construction of the CNG fueling station in Toms River is part of NJNG’s unique pilot program, the NGV Advantage. With approval from the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, NJNG invested a total of $10 million to build, own and maintain the infrastructure for three public CNG fueling stations in its service terri-tory. The station at Waste Management’s Toms River facility is the first to become operational. “Waste Management’s natural gas conversion has allowed us to achieve important environ-mental goals of reducing our fleet’s emissions by 15 percent and improving efficiency by 15

County’s First Public-Access Compressed Natural Gas Fueling

Station Opens In Toms Riverpercent,” Waste Management Senior District Manager Carmen Perez said. “These ambitious goals were announced in 2007 and the natural gas conversion allowed us to reach these mile-stones well before our 2020 deadline; and we have many more trucks to convert. “Waste Management is thankful for New Jer-sey Natural Gas, and all of their work that has made this project possible,” Ms. Perez contin-ued. “New Jersey Natural Gas has enabled us to operate and service our customers more cleanly and quietly, and will enable those who live in and enjoy Ocean County the opportunity to consider this affordable and environmentally friendly transportation fuel.” Previously, there had been only eight CNG fueling stations open to the public in New Jersey, which has been a major obstacle to increased use of natural gas vehicles (NGV). The investment in the CNG station at the Waste Management facility and other host sites is an important step in further developing the use of NGVs and, in particular, making it a viable option for area fleets to convert to a cleaner domestic fuel. With abundant supplies of natural gas in the United States available at competitive prices, CNG compares favorably to gasoline and diesel. In fact, according to a study prepared for the California Energy Commission, natural gas-powered vehicles produce between 20 and 30 percent fewer greenhouse gas emissions than those powered by diesel.


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