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By Catherine Galioto BERKELEY – After months of inactivity, the ongoing dem-olition of Beachwood Plaza resumed this week. Crews were at the long vacant eyesore on Route 9, removing de-

–Photos by Catherine GaliotoDemolition was again underway for the remaining steel and concrete at the former mall known as Beachwood Plaza on Route 9.

DEMOLITION RESUMES AT BEACHWOOD PLAZA

bris and hosing down areas as dust was kicked up. The center portion of the plaza is demolished into rubble, while portions of the south and north walls of storefronts still stand as wrecking crews advance. A large pit on the back of the

building is partially filled in with sand, gravel and other fill, as the entire site is surrounded by fence. Deconstruction halted for months after a fatality of a

By Catherine Galioto BERKELEY – Another summer will likely go by with Berkeley Island County Park closed, though county officials said the project to upgrade the park, closed since Superstorm Sandy’s destruction, is close to going out to bid. Berkeley Island County Park is

–Photo by Catherine GaliotoBerkeley Island County Park, down Brennan Concourse, has its gates closed as the Sandy-damaged bayfront park awaits renovation.

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Summer Closure

moving into the final design stages with the project going out to bid possibly in April, said Freeholder John Bartlett. The Freeholders pledged $8 million on the project. The work includes the installation of all new utilities, a new bathroom building,

8th Grader Heads To National Spelling Bee BEACHWOOD – Toms River Regional School Board recently honored Toms River North stu-dent Alexander King for achiev-ing the rank of Eagle Scout. Alex is a member of troop 114 of Beachwood. “I like scouting

By Catherine Galioto BERKELEY – A “metaphrast” is someone who changes verse in the middle of the prose or verse. It’s the word that launched Justin Malabanan to the national level of spelling bee competition. Malabanan, 8th Grader from

Central Regional Middle School, won the Regional Spelling Bee Competition at Monmouth Uni-versity on March 15, beating 101 other students. He has now been invited to participate at the Na-tional Spelling Bee Competition in Washington D.C. in May.

Malabanan received congratu-lations from the town and school district, with Central Regional announcing: “We are extremely proud of Justin for his outstanding achievement and for being the first student from Central Regional to

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–Photo courtesy Toms River Regionalbecause it’s fun. I like camping the best. My favorite trip was sleeping on the USS Massachusetts,” King said. “My brother made his Eagle two years ago. I looked at him and made it my goal to achieve

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worker on the site during demolition. Mayor Carmen Amato said the township re-ceived notice on Good Friday that work would soon resume, and it did, the next business day, March 28. By March 29, the bowling alley portion that was still erect was dismantled. “We were notified last week (Good Friday) from the redeveloper that they would com-mence demolition this week,” said the mayor on March 29. “The redeveloper started yester-day with the steel structure of the bowling alley. As of this morning, that was completely down.” The redevelopment of the Beachwood Plaza had for years been a source of negotiation between the township and its owner, who

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resides in Florida. As tenants left, the building fell in disrepair, and concerns over possible contamination toward the back portion held up negotiations for more than two administrations. Last year, the mayor and council announced they had reached an agreement between the owner, township and redeveloper to access the property, condemn the building and begin demolition. In August, officials donned hard hats and held a press conference to mark the start of dem-olition. Eventually, the property and a larger portion of the corridor can be redeveloped with mixed uses such as homes, park space and retail, in accordance with a master plan approved by the state. “We’re pleased that they have started demo-lition again and we’re looking forward to the completion,” Amato said.

it too.” Alex completed his Eagle Scout project by creating 12 dog waste stations in Pine Beach. TRHS North Principal Ed Keller said, “As an Eagle Scout myself,

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I know how difficult it is to fulfill all of the requirements. To be able to overcome the obstacles that he has, says a great deal about Alex, his family, and his troop.” Pictured above, left to right, Board of Education Vice President Loreen Torrone, King and Board member Ben Giovine.

participate at the National level.” He also competed at the university in last year’s spelling bee. The mayor and council welcomed Mal-abanan to its March meeting to present a proclamation in his honor.

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“As we do often at these meetings we like to honor the best and the brightest here in Berkeley whether academically or athlet-ically. Congratulations!” Mayor Carmen Amato said to Malabanan, presenting alongside council members. Malabanan said he was excited to be headed to the nation’s capital for the top competition.

–Photo by Catherine GaliotoJustin Malabanan will head to the national spelling bee competition in May. He was honored at the March council meeting, shown here alongside Councilwoman Judith Noonan and Mayor Carmen Amato.

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a new playground, splash pad, a new park-ing lot, repairs to the armor mat along the eastern side of the park, new bulkheading along the northern and western side of the park; the creation of a living shoreline, shoreline protection, native seaside land-scaping and new parking lot lights. Demolition of the old bathroom building, the gazebos as well as the old picnic pavil-ion structure recently was completed. Township officials said they were disap-pointed at the thought of another summer without the popular park open. “It’s going to be another year. And of course I wasn’t pleased to hear,” Council-man Jim Byrnes said in the March township council meeting. The councilman said he is concerned that once construction trucks do arrive, the small waterfront park lot west of the gate will be consumed as a staging area. “I’d like the mayor and council to send a letter to the county requesting that they don’t do any disturbance west of the gate. They were considering that as a staging area for construction. They can’t take the whole place away,” Byrnes said. “It will be another year before that place is ready. I know they’ve been trucking fill in there from Seaside. I guess they had to clean up a parking lot because there are some hay bales and curbing in there. That’s unacceptable.” Though many of the structures there were damaged or washed away in Sandy, the fishing pier sustained some damage

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from extreme high tides caused by recent coastal storms and is being evaluated. It’s anticipated repairs to the pier will be part of the construction contract. The county has received all of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Pro-tection and Army Corps permits needed to move the project forward. In addition, a courtesy Planning Board review with Berkeley Township will be scheduled. The county expects to have the final plans and specifications for final review this week. “I am pleased plans are moving ahead for the re-development of Berkeley Island County Park,” said Freeholder John C. Bartlett Jr., who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation. “This 25-acre park was severely damaged during Superstorm Sandy and had also experienced significant long-term erosion to the shoreline and damage to the bulkhead due to its location on Barnegat Bay.” Last summer, some walkways and fishing opportunities were briefly opened at the park before closing in September. Previous-ly, Mayor Carmen Amato said the township often receives calls about the park from its visitors who think it is Berkeley’s and not the county’s project.Berkeley Resident Bob Martino shared his memories at the council meeting, saying the park had “a sweet spot in his heart.” “Ever since the day it opened, it has been a fabulous place for my entertainment. And it was a fabulous place for my mother in her early 80s because there was no waves, there was a clean beach and the water never got

up to three feet high,” Martino said, urging the council to do its part to make sure the project is complete. “That’s the most inexpensive day out where you can take your family in this economy,” Byrnes said. “You can go to the beach, have a barbecue. It didn’t take them long to get the (Seaside) boardwalk done for a photo opp and maybe that’s what we need a camera, a do a photo opp.” Byrnes said the area, already grappling with the physical impact of the storm, is still seeing the economic impact through four years later. Attractions such as the park reopening are a needed boost to the economy, and amid continued closure those businesses suffer, he said. “For economics you have to have some-thing to bring the people in. We have the bayfront. And we need our bayfront re-placed. It’s like a broken record,” Byrnes said. That portion of bayfront, Brennan Con-

course, is home to several businesses, as is the nearby areas of Route 9, who are not seeing the traffic they used to. “Consider it: the ice cream place, the camp-ground, the gas stations. Nobody is going down to that park at all summer long,” said the councilman. “There’s the bait and tackle shops, the marinas.” While Byrnes expressed disappointment the plans mean the park will remain closed this season, county officials overseeing the project said they were glad to progress toward design plans and a possible bid. Originally, ideas for the site included a spray park, a type of water feature with hos-es and sprays to play in. Bartlett said putting a spray park that was an idea that would be worked out as design plans progressed and was a tentative option. “The design for this project will assist in the rehabilitation of this popular site,” Bartlett said. “I am pleased the work will be getting under way soon.”

–Photo by Catherine GaliotoThe 25-acre park was damaged in Superstorm Sandy.


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Our area is experiencing another population boom. But unlike the development of decades past, which spread across the area to create the suburbs, senior communities and tourist enclaves now ag-ing in Ocean County, the most recent boom is taking place in and around Lakewood. The 2010 Census – its num-bers now six year’s out of date -- put the population of Lake-wood at 92,843. The 2000 Census for Lakewood was 60,352, and in 1990, 45,048. To put it mildly, it has been hard for Ocean County and Howell to keep up with that growth. The roads are traf-fic-jammed, the infrastruc-ture is burdened. New resi-dents and visitors are sharing roads that were built for neigh-borhoods decades ago. Unfortunately, the wheels of bureaucracy can’t seem to keep up. Despite decades of local advocacy calling for the dualization of Route 9 through Ocean County, the most recent study and plans for the road do not recom-mend such action. Another project is coming to put a southbound exit 83 from the Garden State Parkway onto Route 571, less than a mile south of its intersection

I am writing this letter on the feast day of St. Patrick, but the subject is about vehicular homi-cides. I was appalled by the death by auto of New Jer-sey State Trooper Sean E. Cullen as he was respond-ing to a crash on New Jer-sey Highway 295. In my opinion the driver who killed him should be held accountable. There are huge signs on the Garden State Parkway demanding drivers to slow down and move away from emer-gency vehicles who are responding to a call. In another closer, related death by auto is the case of Ocean Gate Patrolman Jason C. Marles who was returning from a special d runk dr iver detail on Thanksgiving Day sev-eral years ago. The driver of the vehicle who killed Patrolman Morales was intoxicated, yet I read recently that he may only be incarcerated for about eight years. Both Trooper Cullen and Patrolman Morales r i sked thei r l ives and their deaths should never have happened. However, these deaths will continue unless severe penalties are handed down by the judicial system. Addi-tionally, drivers need to slow down and stop using their vehicles as weapons of destruction.Marilyn MillerToms River

YES Network sincerely appreciates the efforts of legislators and leaders across the region to help get our network back on the Comcast lineup. We are particularly grateful for their recognition of the in-disputable fact that the New York Yankees are extremely popular with viewers and that the YES Network’s rat-ings are consistently among the highest of any channel on television when the Yankees are playing. For our part, we were ex-tremely surprised and dis-appointed when Comcast unilaterally dropped YES in the dead of night last November, and we stand ready to negotiate a deal with Comcast immediately.Tracy DolginYES President & CEO

With the recent United Nations vote, the interna-tional community takes an important step away from hollow rhetoric and toward realistic diplomacy to reach the shared goal of a denuclearized Korean Peninsula. Expanding and strength-ening both U.S. and U.N. sanctions speaks volumes about the international commitment to enforce inter nat ional wil l in a language North Korea’s rogue regime can under-stand: aggressive, material consequences for hostile,

The State of New Jersey has proven itself to be in-capable of honest self-gov-ernment, with constant arrests of public officials in a political environment filled with nepotism, cro-nyism, fraud, deceit, and mismanagement. Much of our problems stem from municipal gov-ernment and it doesn’t take much to begin to see the is-sues. New Jersey, with 565 municipalities, numbers more than the substantially larger State of California’s 482. New Jersey has 8.9 million people. California has 38.8 million. Since the term of Gov-ernor Christie, and nu-merous other ethically lacking politicians before him, it is known that a new direction is needed for New Jersey. Clearly we have the money, talent, and innovation to operate an effective government, but the problem is the culture of corruption. Let’s suspend New Jer-sey’s statehood and be-come a federal district, under direct control of the U.S. Congress for a set period of time (such as ten years), in order to rebuild our state institutions in a

with Route 9. Whether this will help motorists get around or simply create a higher traffic load in that intersec-tion, that is an answer traffic experts and engineers need to look at more finely, before the first spades break ground. Towns develop and update their master plans, showing where each road – whether actual or a paper street – sits. Roads that once seemed like quiet neighborhood thorough-fares are now bursting with faster moving vehicles trying to avoid the traffic-jammed main roads. These master plans may be updated regularly, with new ordinances and revisions before town government to help match the existing and proposed development plans. Then, our local governments wade through funding re-quests or act to approve capital projects to improve the roads to handle their new capacity. While such action does take time, it needs to be put higher on the priority list. Area traf-fic, vehicle and pedestrian safety and even simple road maintenance are all factors needing constant addressing, and will only become more important as the population boom continues.

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reckless provocations. With this resolution, we return strategic focus to our efforts to reduce the threat posed by North Ko-rea to our allies, alleviate the suffering of the people of North Korea, and create the conditions for greater security in the region. As I said last month as the Senate was poised to pass my bipartisan DPRK sanc-tions bill, it is time to take seriously this rogue state living in its own false re-ality. There is no substitute for American leadership, and I will continue to push to keep our international partners focused on our collective goal.Sen. Bob MenendezNew Jersey

transparent manner. Return New Jersey as a single state-entity, with-out municipal or county governments, but a larger elected state legislature. Home Rule leads to fief-doms. No more Home Rule in New Jersey!Eric HafnerToms River

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NEW JERSEY – Recently, both houses of the Legisla-ture voted on ACR-131/SCR-90, a resolution that objected to specific recommendations included in the Educational Adequacy Report (EAR), which must be issued by the Governor in consulta-tion with the New Jersey Department of Education every three years. The report proposed modifying the pro-

NEW JERSEY – Con-gressman Tom MacAr-thu r responded to the Inspector General report on Supe r s tor m Sa ndy National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims. The report was entitled by the Inspector General,

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Connors, Rumpf & Gove Vote On School Funding Formulavisions of the State’s school funding formula that current-ly ensures the lion’s share of aid is sent to 31 special needs districts, commonly known as Abbotts. The 9th District delegation issued the following state-ment: “Taxpayers living in non-Abbott districts, such as our constituency, which includes a significant num-

ber of seniors, have little hope of receiving meaningful property tax relief unless the state’s school aid formula is reformed. “The Education Adequacy Report attempted to reform the formula in a modest way that could have driven more money to over-taxed school districts. Yet, members of the Legislature benefitting from the current formula were

only too eager to reject this statutorily required report without even a hearing to discuss its merits. “The inherent disparity of aid provided under the state’s school aid formula is perhaps the biggest contributing fac-tor in high property taxes. Entrenched special interests in Trenton deliberately cali-brated the formula to ensure the lion’s share of aid goes

to only 31 Abbott school districts, mostly located in urban areas. “Under the current formu-la, Abbott districts get 56 percent of school aid even though they only account for 20 percent of the state’s student enrollment. That’s an absolutely outrageous disparity when considering that nearly $8 billion in direct state school aid is distributed.

“While school districts and local governments in our area are forced to operate with limited resources, Abbott districts and their taxpayers are awash in state aid. Special interests in Trenton will move quickly to stop any challenge to the status quo on school aid. Otherwise, their local districts would be compelled to control spending just as everyone else has had to do.”

MacArthur Calls On FEMA Administrator To Resign“FEMA Does Not Pro-vide Adequate Oversight of Its National Flood In-surance Write Your Own Program.” In March of 2015, CBS’s “6 0 M i n u t e s ,” i n t e r-viewed a senior FEMA official who told viewers that thousands of Super-storm Sandy victims had been wrongfully denied insurance claims due to cor rupt and f raudulent practices. Following the release of this interview, Congressman MacArthur called on FEMA Admin-istrator W. Craig Fugate

to resign and for the fed-eral government to launch a for mal invest igat ion into these al legat ions. The repor t of that in-vestigation was recently released and concluded that FEMA lacked the in-ternal controls necessary to manage and mitigate NFIP’s f unds, placing them at r isk for f raud, waste, abuse or misman-agement. “Today’s findings come as no surprise,” said Con-g ressma n MacA r t hu r. “Last year we witnessed severe incompetence and

systemic failure. Now, almost a year af ter the fac t , we k now FEM A has failed to provide the appropriate oversight and controls necessary to as-sist the most vulnerable victims. I again call on Administrator Craig Fu-

gate to resign and for a new administ rator to more act ively manage this vital program and eliminate the layers of bureaucracy that plague FEMA and leave federal employees unaccountable for mismanagement of

federal resources that are meant to help disaster vic-tims. The people of New Jersey have been wronged and we must hold the ap-propriate parties account-able and prevent anything like this from happening in the future.”

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TOMS RIVER–The Mathis Bridge will be closed now through approximately May 13 while construction crews begin the span’s deck replacement, the state Department of Transportation announced. The bridge is expected to reopen May 13 to accommodate the higher seasonal traffic through the summer. During construction, the Tunney Bridge will be converted to one-lane eastbound and two lanes westbound. According to the state DOT, crossover lanes on Route 37 have already been constructed at both approaches to the bridge

BERKELEY – The 21st Annual Mayor’s Golf Tournament is scheduled for June 2, rain date is June 3. This event is presented by May-or Carmen Amato and the Berkeley Township Recreation Department and will be held at the Cedar Creek Golf Course in Bayville. The registration fee is $85 per golfer, this fee includes the greens fees cart and luncheon. The continental breakfast and sign-in begins at 7 a.m. and is followed by a “shotgun start” at 8 a.m. The tournament will be held in a four man team scramble format and there will be indi-

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vidual and team prizes. The rules and prizes are to be announced at the event. The awards luncheon will be held directly af-ter the tournament at the Bayville VFW Hall. If you don’t golf, consider being a sponsor. There are several different sponsorship pro-grams available. Call 732-269-4456 or visit btrec.org for details and registration forms. Make checks payable to: Berkeley Township and mail completed registration forms and payment to” Mayor’s Open, c/o Berkeley Twp. Recreation, PO Box B, Bayville, NJ 08721.

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and utilities have been relocated in advance, including new drainage to accommodate the lane conversion. This route will have lane restrictions for oversized loads and those motorists needing special permits should contact the NJDOT and Ocean County permitting offices. The NJDOT plans a total of three construction cycles which will require a full closure of the Mathis Bridge through 2018. Construction on the bridge will be minimal during the summer season. The Mathis and Tunney bridges connect Toms River to the Seaside barrier islands.

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TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Parks and Recreation Department is conducting a new program called Born to Play. Children will enjoy indoor bowling, basketball and parachute games. The cost is $5 per child, ages 3 to 5 years. The class will be held at the Program Room of the Parks Administration Office, 1198 Bandon Road, on April 14 from 10 to 10:45 a.m.

PINE BEACH – The Pine Beach Municipal Alliance will host a community yard sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 14 and 15. There is a registration fee of $15, which includes advertisement, listing on map and a balloon for mailbox.

Viking Day To Come To OCCletics, campus activities, financial Aid, NJ Stars, student services and the Kean-Ocean program), prospective and newly-accepted students, family and friends can intermingle and socialize with current OCC students, faculty, staff and administration in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Events include a BBQ, Viking-themed ath-letic competitions, a blacksmith, Viking dogs and a bonfire. To attend Ocean County College’s Viking Day on April 14, call the Admissions Office at 732-255-0400, ext. 2960, or register online at go.ocean.edu/events.

Born to Play, Children’s Program To register, send a check made payable to the “County of Ocean to: Ocean County Parks and Recreation, 1198 Bandon Road, Toms River, NJ 08753. Provide name, ad-dress and daytime telephone number, along with program # when registering. This class is program number is 123331-1b. For more information or to receive a Parks and Recreation Newsletter call 732-506-9090 or visit oceancountyparks.org.

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TOMS RIVER – On June 29 the Polish American Club of Toms River is heading to Caesars to see “My Mother’s Italian, My Fa-ther’s Jewish” you will receive $25 slot play. On September 14, the club is heading to the Trump Taj for Barbara and Frank, the concert

BERKELEY – A senior movie matinee will feature the film “Miss You Already,” at the Berkeley Branch of the Ocean County Library. The film is from 1 to 3 p.m. on April 15. This comedy-drama chronicles the rela-tionship of lifelong best friends, Jess (Drew Barrymore) and Milly (Toni Collette). Com-plications arise when Jess, who has been living a free-spirited existence, decides she wants a baby and begins to envy the life of Milly, a ca-

BERKELEY – Losing your memories? The memories kept on VHS Tape and fading photos can be converted into digital formats. The Conversion is at the Berkeley branch of the Ocean County Library and serves as a Fundraiser. The event is 9 a.m. to noon April 9, pre-sented by Digital Memory Media. Do you have home tapes or photos that are fading with time? Save those memories by converting them to DVDs. In this fundraiser,

Senior Movie Matinéereer woman with a family. In rapid succession, Milly is diagnosed with cancer and must battle for her life while Jess discovers she’s finally pregnant. These life-changing events cause the friendship to be tested as they attempt to deal with the joy and sorrow in their lives. The film is rated PG-13 and is 112 minutes long. The library, 30 Station Rd., can be reached at 732-269-2144 or theoceancountylibrary.org.

VHS, Photo Conversion Fundraiser20 percent of proceeds will be donated to the Berkeley Library. Walk-in, no appointment needed. Prices are $0.40 per picture, ($0.35 if over 1,000 photos). VHS tape conversion to DVD costs $15.50. Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkeley Library. The library, 30 Station Rd., can be reached at 732-269-2144 or theoceancountylibrary.org.

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By Catherine Galioto BERKELEY – The weekly Berkeley Farmers Market will start its second season in a new spot, now at the Berkeley Recreation Building parking lot on Route 9, 630 Atlantic City Blvd. The opening day of the market, which will feature some new and returning vendors of

BERKELEY – The township has introduced a new online portal to the Construction De-partment. By clicking on a link you will be able to check the status of permits and request inspections. The portal is online at twp.berkeley.nj.us/d_constr.aspx. Officials said the online portal is hoped to put more information at the fingertips of those with applications for permits and inspections. Construction Official Anthony Cirz can still

BERKELEY – A craft event will show how to make your own beauty products. The free event is 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 11 at the Berkeley Branch of the Ocean County Library. Mothers and daughters, come make your own essential beauty products with these easy DIY

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BERKELEY – The Central Regional Band Parents Association will host its first annual gift auction on April 8. The event will be in the Central Regional High School Cafeteria. Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets called at 7 p.m. The $20 reserved seat includes: light snacks, bottled water, dessert, hot beverage and two

BERKELEY – The Central Regional School Board has scheduled its budget hearing for the 2016-17 school year. The board will meet at 7 p.m. on April 28 in the

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I often hear the comment, “I can’t appreciate going to the movies be-cause I am missing the punch line.” Similar complaints are reiterated when watching TV, listening to the radio or in noisy restaurant envi-ronments. These environments have something in common; they all pres-ent the listener with a mechanical reproduction of sound and ut il ize var ious techniques that can make understanding diff icult with hearing loss. Movie theaters employ loudness expansion. With expansion , loud sounds are louder than normal. This is exactly the opposite of what people with hearing loss need. Specifically, hearing impaired folks need loudness compression (reduced amplif ication of loud sounds). It is ridiculous that most movie theaters insist on playing sound t racks so loud even though everybody complains about it. More-over, f ilmmakers often use multiple

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My mom and dad invited me to dinner and I refused to eat the raw broccoli and dip that my mom offered. I am not afraid of broccoli, honest. But it made me wonder how many of you know about the goitrogenic effect this veggie has on your thyroid. Today, I’m writing to inform you of goitrogenic foods, in case you are wor-ried about thyroid cancer, goiters, breast or prostate disease or fatigue. Goitrogens fight with your thyroid. Over time, they can cause a goiter, which is a swelling in the neck due to an enlarged thyroid gland. Goiter, goitrogens, get it? It’s not that they are “bad.” It’s more that they are a poor match for you, especially if you have (or are afraid of getting) thy-roid disease. A lot of you are drinking greens because I’ve told you to over the years. Some of the brands out there are loaded with goitrogens. Two recent studies have taken the relationship be-tween goitrogens and thyroid health even further. The rising incidence of thyroid cancer worldwide has prompted much of the research on goitrogens. Drinking raw goitrogens every day could cause dramatic consequences to your thyroid and reproductive organs, despite other benefits from these super-foods. Goitrogenic compounds tempo-rarily suppress iodine absorption and utilization. Mind you, iodine is critical to good thyroid, breast and prostate health. Goitrogenic foods are primarily the cruciferous vegetables such as kale, broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts and others. But you may not realize, peaches, strawberries, pears, peanuts, soy milk and f lax seed are goitrogenic too. The complete list is posted at my website. These goitrogenic vegetables contain

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TOMS RIVER – April is National Poetry Month and Ocean County College will celebrate with its 15th Annual Poetry Festival. The OCC De-partment of English and Literature will sponsor two events on the OCC Main Campus, College Drive. Admission is free and open to the public. On April 25, 12:30 p.m., Larson Student Center, there will be an Open Mic Poetry Reading by Ocean County College Students. On April 28, 12:30 p.m., Black Box Theatre, Grunin Center, a Poetry Reading will be given by Gerald Stern, American poet, essayist and educator. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1925 and educated at the University of Pittsburgh and Columbia University, Stern, age 91, is author of 20 collections of poetry and four books of essays including “This Time: New and Selected Poems” (Norton, 1998), which won the 1998 Na-tional Book Award. Stern’s most recent books of

poems are “Divine Nothingness” (W.W. Norton & Company, Inc., 2014) and “In Beauty Bright” (Norton, 2012). Among his awards and recognitions, Stern has received three National Endowment for the Arts Fellowships, along with the 1996 Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize, 2005 Wallace Stevens Award by the Academy of American Poets, 2010 Medal of Honor in Poetry by the American Academy of Arts and Letters, 2012 Rebekah Johnson Bobbitt National Prize for Poetry from the Library of Congress and the 2014 Frost Medal. He was appointed first Poet Laureate of New Jersey, 2000-2002, and was later inducted into the 2012 Class of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. For information on Ocean County College’s Poetry Month Celebration, call Heidi Sheridan, Instructor of English and Literature, at 732-255-0400, ext. 2197, or email [email protected].

NWE JERSEY – A Service Academy Infor-mation Night will be held April 21 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the lower level of the Wall Township Municipal Building, 2700 Allaire Road, Wall, announced Congressman Christopher H. Smith (NJ-04). The event is for any high school or college stu-dent (and their parents, counselors or educators) residing in the Fourth Congressional District who is interested in learning about competing for a nomination to one of the United States Service Academies. Each institution plays an integral role in training young men and women to be-come tomorrow’s military leaders and affords them a collegiate education opportunity of the highest quality that is free of financial obligation, providing the student graduates and fulfills his or her service obligation. The academies are: the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, NY, the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, MD, the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, CO, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, NY and the U.S. Coast Guard Academy at New London, CT. “Throughout my tenure in Congress, I’ve had the honor and privilege of nominating many outstanding young men and women for accep-tance into our nation’s military academies,” said Smith. “With the United States’ continued fight against terrorism throughout the globe and its commitment to defending our homeland and protecting national security interests abroad, recruiting top-notch talent for our all-volunteer armed forces is critically important.” Members of Congress, U.S. Senators, the

Vice President and the President may nominate constituents for acceptance to the academies. Residents of New Jersey’s Fourth Congressional District, between ages 17 and 22 (17-25 for the Merchant Marine Academy), who are a U.S. citizen and are single with no dependents, can seek a nomination to one or more of the service academies through Congressman Smith’s office. Interested candidates can start the application process as early as the spring of their junior year in high school. Unlike the other four, the Coast Guard Academy does not require a congressional nomination. The Fourth Congressional District encompasses 44 municipalities and includes parts of Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean counties. Municipalities in the Fourth District include: Ocean County – Bay Head, Jackson, Lakewood, Lakehurst, Man-chester, Point Pleasant Beach, portions of Point Pleasant Borough and Plumsted, Monmouth County – Allentown, Avon-By-The-Sea, Belmar, Bradley Beach, Brielle, Colts Neck, Eatontown, Englishtown, Fair Haven, Farmingdale, Free-hold Borough, Freehold Township, Holmdel, Howell, Lake Como, Little Silver, Manalapan, Manasquan, portions of Middletown, Millstone, Neptune City, Neptune Township, Ocean Town-ship, Red Bank, Roosevelt, Rumson, Sea Girt, Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury Township, Spring Lake, Spring Lake Heights, Tinton Falls, Upper Freehold and Wall. The seminar is free and open to the public, and it will begin promptly at 5:30 p.m. For more in-formation contact Smith’s Freehold Constituent Service Center, 732-780-3035.

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To many people, a Will is something which older persons should have so that they can dis-tribute their assets in an orderly manner after their passing. Many younger people, to whom death is merely an abstract and something they do not anticipate will happen in the immediate future, believe that they do not need to have a Will. Such people are very mistaken and not having a Will may lead to many problem if they pass away without a Will. Everybody should have a Will. A Will is the only way that you can ensure that your assets will be distributed the way that you intend to best protect your loved ones. This is especially true of parents who have young children. By young children, we mean minor children under the age of 18 years. If one of the parents were to pass away before the other, in most cases, the assets of the deceased parent will pass to the surviving parent. This pre-sumes that there is not a Will providing otherwise. Similarly, if one parent were to pass away, the surviving parent would continue as the guardian of any minor children. But what happens in the case where both parents pass away leaving behind minor children? Without a Will, what takes place can create issues for the children. In the instance of where both parents pass away without a Will and leave behind minor children, all of the parents’ assets will pass by the law of intestacy to the minor children to be divided into equal shares. The money will be held in an account in the Surrogate’s Office in the county in which the parents resided. The Surrogate will hold the money in the account until each child reaches the age of 18 years at which time the Surrogate will give each child their equal share of the parents’ assets. Many parents may find this objectionable because they may not believe that their children are mature enough to handle money at that age. Allowing a child to receive money at such a young age may defeat the parents’ intent to allow the money to be used for the child’s

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is open to the community. The regis-tration deadline is April 10. Space is limited. Registration is on a first-come/f irst-served basis. Par ticipants must be at least 18 years of age and out of high school. This exciting program starts with a week-long online orientation and in-troduction to the language and culture

Study Abroad In Morocco This Summerof Nor th Afr ica /Middle East. Then participants will f ly to Rabat, Morocco for an immersion program in language, culture and history with three weeks of living and learning. Upon their return, participants will engage in a week-long online conclusion to the course, which will be a time to ref lect and share what they gained from the experience.

While in Morocco, participants will: Live with a host family – Moroccans are noted for their exceptional warmth and hospitality. Living and eating with a host family will allow participants to experience the culture of North Africa from the inside. Engage in language inst ruction – From beginner to intermediate, this travel seminar will provide a head-start in learning Arabic or improve estab-lished skills. Participate in f ield trips – Visit local cultural institutions, art exhibits, mu-sical performances, historical sites and nearby cities, including Casablanca and Fez. Relax on beautiful beaches, dine at excellent restaurants and take in the night life. The abroad part of the program is a r r a nged by A M I DEAST (A mer i -ca-Mideast Educational and Training Services, Inc.), the leading U.S. organ-ization for education and research in the Middle East with over 50 years of experience in arranging study-abroad opportunities for U.S. students. Students and community members are welcome to attend. Ocean County College faculty and administrators will participate as advisors and facilitators to ensure each participant’s experience is exciting and beneficial. Morocco is located in the west-ern-most part of North Africa, its coast line lies on both the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. The country is a land of rugged mountains and deserts in the interior, with excellent beaches on both the Atlantic and Mediterrane-an coasts. Students will stay in Rabat, the capital of Morocco, located on the western, Atlantic coast. Students will be enrolled in “Summer 2016 Semester SS5 – HUMN 251” and “Study Abroad to Morocco – DL1” for seven-credits. Students from other colleges and universities, planning to t ransfer these credits, must receive prior approval from their home school. The cost for the trips for those who are in-county is $1,483.50 and out-of-county is $1,665.50. This is the current estimated cost; the f inal cost pending exchange rate and fuel f light surcharges. The package includes tuit ion and fees; land and air transportation; day trips, guided tours and admissions as noted in itinerary; living accommoda-tions with host families and meals as noted in itinerary including designat-ed breakfasts and dinners with host families and 15 lunches at pre-selected restaurants. Not included are personal expenses, airline baggage fees and any tips, ac-tivities, meals, and/or services not spe-cif ically listed. For a full description, refer to the program itinerary. To learn more or for an application, contact Maria Potter, Middle Eastern Studies Lectu rer at Ocean County College, [email protected] or 732-255-0400, ext. 2495.


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By Wolfgang Puck Springtime is just a few days old. Already, enthusiastic cooks everywhere are celebrating its arrival by preparing lighter, fresher-tasting dishes that fea-ture the finest seasonal produce. From salads and soups to main courses and sides, young leaves, roots, shoots, pods and other edible plants are beguiling food lovers with their bright colors, crisp textures and delicate flavors. It’s one of my favorite times of year. Yet, to tell you the truth, seasonality just isn’t what it used to be. Thanks to modern growing techniques and the ease of shipping produce not just across the country but also around the world, seasonality can sometimes seem like a meaningless concept to anyone strolling through a well-stocked supermarket. That’s why I prefer to buy my produce from a farmers’ market or directly from the grower, as I often do from the renowned farm run by my friends, the Chino family, in northern San Diego County. That’s the best way to be sure the vegetables and fruits you buy have been responsibly grown and harvested at the peak of their natural season, and that their journey to your kitchen does not involve a globally large carbon footprint. Cooking with the true seasons, you can genuinely taste the difference. As a perfect example, I’d like to share my variation on a classic recipe. In France, cooks often celebrate spring’s arrival by serving an elegant appetizer of cooked asparagus spears accompanied by a rich vinaigrette dressing, melted butter or even richer Hollandaise sauce. I love that tradition. But in my efforts to eat more health-fully, I’ve developed a variation that provides all the classic flavors with very little fat. I serve the bright green spears with a sauce based on lusciously creamy nonfat Greek yogurt, quickly flavored with a reduction of fresh citrus juices and a touch of tangy mustard. (The dressing is also great served with other vegetable crudites.) The preparation is as easy and de-licious as it sounds. And there’s very little effort involved in preparing the asparagus. First, if the asparagus I’m preparing are any thicker than a pencil, I always make sure to peel the lower two-thirds of each spear for absolute tenderness. Then I always blanch the asparagus, briefly boiling it and then immediately plunging it into ice water (a step that safeguards its bright-green color and tender-crisp flavor). So I hope you’ll head for your nearest farmers’ market and buy some aspara-gus soon. Then, please try my recipe and join me in celebrating the season.

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Serves 4 2 pounds (1 kg) asparagus, preferably jumbo spearsKosher salt 2 cups (500 mL) fresh orange juice 1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh lemon juice 1 cup (250 mL) plain nonfat Greek yogurt Freshly ground white pepper 2 tablespoons grainy mustard 12 cherry tomatoes, halved, for garnishFresh chives, finely chopped, or edible flowers (such as chive blossoms), for garnish With a swivel-bladed vegetable peeler, strip off the tough outer layer from the bottom two thirds of each asparagus stalk, resting the stem end of each stalk on a work surface as you peel it. Cut off the tough end of each stalk with a sharp knife. In a pot large and wide enough to sub-merge all the asparagus, bring salted water to a boil over high heat. Meanwhile, fill a large mixing bowl with ice cubes and water and place it on the counter near the stove. Add the peeled asparagus to the boiling water. Cook the spears until al dente, ten-der but still slightly crisp, 4 to 5 minutes for jumbo spears or about 3 minutes for pencil-thin spears from the time the water returns to a boil. The tip of a small, sharp knife should easily pierce the thick part of a spear. As soon as the asparagus is done, use tongs to lift the spears out of the boiling water, and submerge them directly in the ice water. Leave to chill, about 30 seconds. Drain the spears well and transfer them to a tray lined with a clean kitchen towel. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve. As soon as you put the asparagus in the refrigerator, start preparing the sauce. In a medium nonreactive saucepan, combine the orange and lemon juices and bring them to a brisk simmer over high heat. Continue simmering, whisking occasionally and adjusting the heat as necessary to prevent the juices from boiling over, until the liquid has reduced to 1/3 to 1/2 cup (85 to 125 mL) and is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a measuring cup and leave to cool. In a medium bowl, whisk the yogurt until its texture has loosened up slightly. Season with salt and pepper. Add the mustard and stir with a whisk until well blended. Whisking continuously, gradually stir in the cooled juice reduction. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve. To serve the asparagus, arrange the spears on four chilled serving plates. Spoon a little sauce over them, garnish with cherry toma-toes, and sprinkle with chives or edible flowers. Pass extra sauce at the table.

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