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By Peter Farwell & Maria Robinson, Ocean County Long Term Recovery Group “Although some people need help more than others, everyone deserves Reluctantly, Jeanne allowed her badly damaged home to be torn down, hope. And that is what mission trips are about.” Ben B. (Age 16), Macalester giving up so many memories of her husband who had passed away not Plymouth United Church (MPUC) Youth Mission team member. long before the storm. She agreed to participate as one of the first in During the week of June 15-19, the MPUC team, in collaboration AFWH’s new modular home program. Others will benefit from the with several local organizations, brought hope to two families, in the expertise being developed through her pioneering spirit. Having worked Tuckerton/Little Egg Harbor area, whose homes had been devastated at Jeanne’s house, Sam G. (Age 15) wrote, “While in NJ I got to see how by Superstorm Sandy. The Ocean County Long Term Recovery Group thankful people were for us being there to help.”

(OCLTRG) and A Future with Hope (AFWH) provided disaster case management, construction planning and volunteer coordination. Causeway Ford, Lincoln, Honda, & Nissan generously donated the cost for rental vans provided by Just4Wheels. The Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church provided a home for the week.

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Capturing the essence of what so many are seeking as they try to recover from Sandy, Ryan P (age 16) responded to the question “What is home?” with “For me, I know I have found home when I step onto my driveway, walk through my backyard and finally reach my backdoor” Many responded to the question “What do you bring to New Jersey?“ One Adult team member wrote, ’We get more than we give.’ I heard myself say this today when we were thanked by yet another person for ‘sacrificing yourselves and your time to come help our community.’” Liam M. (age 15) added, “If there is one thing I take out of this trip it’s that, even if I can’t contribute a lot to a cause, I am going to give my all”

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This story would not be complete without some of the thoughts and reflections of the MPUC mission trippers themselves on questions posed to them daily by one of the adult leaders. These are quotes from the MPUC Youth Group Blog.

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These two families would not have had the resources to complete their recovery were it not for volunteers. Seeking funding and construction assistance, homeowners Mary and James M. and Jeanne D. contacted the OCLTRG and AFWH. Mary and James M.’s single floor home in Mystic Island had been flooded with 3’ of water. As their story was related by one of the volunteers, “It’s not an exaggeration to say they lost nearly everything.” Jeanne D.’s expanded bungalow had been flooded with 4’ of water. She describes coming home and finding her silver drawer still filled with muddy seawater. She too lost nearly everything. After having their home gutted, Mary and James elevated it using flood insurance dollars but could not afford to continue the repairs. After several months of volunteer work with AFWH’s construction program, they are excited with the progress and the quality of the workmanship. They often stop by and have been known to offer a Pizza lunch for the volunteers. MPUC volunteer Simon B. (age 18) describes working at Mary and James’ house, “Since we started, the name of the game has been mudding, sanding, painting, and flooring. … Our work days have been long (~8 hours), but it seems as though each day goes by more quickly than you would think.”

Erica C. (age 17), one of the youth integral to planning the trip, summarized her thoughts saying, “The mission trip is not only a way to serve those in need and learn how to apply what I have learned to my life, but also is a way to build a community … not only within our youth group and church, but also as a nation.” And another Adult team leader captured what is so difficult for many in need after Sandy, that it is ok to ask for help. She relates an exchange she had with a homeowner. “Mary offered to buy us lunch.” The leader declined the lunch but Mary responded “‘I know you don’t want to take any help. … I used to be that way, too.’” The leader goes on realizing “She [Mary] had already learned that we are all stronger when we work together. I am reminded of that again now, too.” Youth, college, and many all-adult volunteer teams continue to come to New Jersey to work. They come with all levels of skills and expertise. They bring a passion for helping and an attention to detail as if working on their own homes. They bring HOPE!!!

If you need help with your Sandy recovery … or if you want to donate to help others, please call the Ocean County Long Term Recovery Group at 732-569-3484 or go to the website (www.oceancountyltrg.org).

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On Saturday June 27th at 8am my journey started. I set out to run 100 miles for Ocean Of love, which is a charity that helps children in Ocean County with cancer. I started at our Clifton Applebee’s location at 8am with my crew of three ready to follow behind me in the chase vehicle which was so generously donated by Causeway Ford. My team was John Morey which is a manager with me at the Manahawkin Applebee’s. Then to help John with driving we had Christina Thorsen and Alexis Bostel which are both employees of ours. So the van was loaded and ready to go and so was I as I started running out of the Clifton commons and toward the streets of Newark and Elizabeth. The first 19 or so miles had to be on the local streets due to the fact that the main roads in North Jersey are too busy to be running on.

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Once I got to Rahway I picked up route 35 and headed to my first pit stop which was The Shannon Rose which is one of our franchises, Doherty Enterprises, restaurants. There I was greeted by the management team and their employees cheering me on as I completed my first 22 miles. There I changed out some water bottles grabbed a quick bite and it was right back on the road. As I headed down route 35 and over the bridge that crosses the Raritan River the rain started to come down. But I couldn’t let that slow me down, I kept pressing on toward my next major pit stop, Applebee’s in Middletown. Not only was I greeted with cheers but there was someone there that wanted to run a few miles with me. Her name was Reggie Toomey. It was the perfect time to have company because that was when the rain really started coming down. By the time we hit the 3rd pit stop, 14 miles later at Ocean Applebee’s, we were drenched. However, once again we were welcomed with cheers from the employees and the guests of Ocean Applebee’s. I was at the 54 mile mark and we decided to wait about

Richard McCleary with Skip Martin and the donated van

20 min to see if the storm was going to pass, but as we waited the rain began to come down even heavier. So I decided to get back out there and continue on. By the time we got to the Howell Applebee’s which was pit stop #4 and mile 67 the rain started to let up a little. So after a quick change of shirts and shoes and a bowel of hot Mashed potatoes it was time to move on. So I kept running through the night passing through Lakewood and finally entered into Toms River in the wee hours of the morning. When I got to the Office lounge on the corner of 37 I was Greeted by Maria Oltarzewski who is a very big part of Ocean of Love. She was there to give me a big cheer and a big hug and lots of words of encouragement. Also there was Sarah Ortiz who is a customer at our Applebee’s and I can now call a friend. She volunteered to run the last 22 miles with me. Let me tell you, after running 20 some hours and sleep deprivation setting in, Sarah was a life saver. From there we headed down Rout 9 toward the last pit stop before the end. There we were greeted by Joe Gerber, the General manager of the Lacey Applebee’s who came in just to cheer me on. From there it was time for the final push to Manahawkin Applebee’s just 13 more miles to go. Along those 13 miles several of my employees joined in on the run to help me get through this last leg of the 100 miles. With just 2 miles to go I was joined by the Stafford Township fire department. And with several of their fire trucks and emergency vehicles they escorted me in where after 27.5 hours of running I was greeted by a crowed of both employees and guests cheering and all ready to have a beer with me in celebration of a great accomplishment for an amazing charity. I want to thank both Skip Martin and Joe Stroffolino of the Causeway Family of Dealerships for donating the chase vehicle with such short notice. It was a huge help having a van instead of a car. I was able to change inside the van where I had cover from the weather.

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y., – The all-new Ford Shelby GT350R-C earned its first number-one qualifying spot in its first race, adding a new chapter to the nameplate’s legendary racing pedigree. Driver Scott Maxwell recorded a lap time of 2 minutes, 1.358 seconds to earn the overall numberone qualifying spot, and the TOTAL Pole Award, in a field of 15 Grand Sport competitors. “For me, it’s more rewarding for everyone at Ford and Multimatic who have put in so many hours into development of this car, both on and off the track,” Maxwell said. “For me, it’s giving something back. Honestly, we (as drivers) have the best job and the easiest job. We jump in the car and benefit from all their hard work. Once in a while it’s nice to earn the pole and let them know all their hard work paid off.” Multimatic will compete with the No. 15 and its sister car, the No. 158 Shelby GT350R-C, for the remainder of the 2015 IMSA Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge schedule. The Shelby GT350R production car was unveiled in January, and is one of more than 12 new vehicles Ford Performance will bring to market through 2020. Both production and race car versions feature the first-ever production car V8 from Ford with a flat-plane crankshaft. This unique layout – typically reserved for the world’s most exotic sports cars – helped create the most powerful naturally aspirated engine Ford has ever produced. Along with its all-new 5.2-liter flat-plane crankshaft V8, the race car features an adapted version of the advanced, fully independent suspension from GT350R – fitted with revised spring rates and antiroll bars, lower ride height, unique track-tuned alignment settings, revised bushings and cross-axis ball joints in the front. It’s the perfect fit for the door-to-door racing sports car fans – and drivers – expect.

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Congratulations to the Southern Regional Boys Volleyball, Girls Track & Field & Boys Lacrosse teams for being ranked #1 in the final Asbury Park Press Spring Season poll. Very proud that our program had another very competitive year with 10 “A” South Championships, numerous county titles, numerous rankings, NJSIAA wins and always are Prepared to Compete! Thank you Athletes, Coaches, Fans, Faculty, Staff, Alumni, Board of Education and Administration for your support #RamPride

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Congratulations Southern Regional Alum Chelsea Vaughan earned All-American honors in the pole vault for the fourth time in her career (two outdoor, two indoor) at the NCAA Championships last week. Vaughan vaulted 3.80 meters to place fifth out of 22 competitors at the meet. She has qualified for All-American status by finishing in the top eight in all four of her NCAA appearances so far.

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Let me start of by saying that I’m not really a tree hugger or environmentalist, so why would I get the new Ford Fusion Energi (Plug-in Hybrid)? The Fusion comes in many different levels: Regular, Hybrid, and Plug-In Hybrid. The Plug in Hybrid (or PHEV as they call it) works just like any other Fusion Hybrid, with one little change! You have a mode that can go around 20 miles strictly in Battery or “EV” mode. So you can charge it up any place there’s a charger and 2 hours later you have a “gas free” 20 miles for nothing or almost nothing, it comes with a charger that you can plug into your household jack for 7 hours to charge it also. If you live and work in the same town you can go months or even years without ever starting up your gas engine, there are some people going 3,000 – 5,000 miles without filling up!

Congrats to 2015 Southern Regional Senior Baseball player Zach Mason on being selected to play in the All Shore All Star game last night (Tuesday, June 9th) at Blueclaws Stadium Lakewood BlueClaws. Zach is also selected to play in the NJSCA All Star game tomorrow night (June 11th) at Diamond Nation in Flemington, NJ. #SouthSquad

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When my lease was just about up I started looking around at our monthly incentives and saw there was a massive rebate on the C-Max & Fusion Energi models. At the time I was like “There’s no way I’m driving a battery car”! The rebates kept bugging and bugging me, so I had one of the managers check it out. When he came back, he couldn’t believe the deal he was writing up. He started laughing and said the payment was only a couple dollars more than what I was currently driving (for a lot more car). So I drove the Energi a little bit and took the jump right after. Driving the Energi is a little bit different… in electric mode it is completely silent (it’s actually weird being in normal cars now with the engine noise). I thought when I first got it that there was going to be no power at all… but I was wrong! It actually has around 200hp and can go up to 85 mph in electric only mode, so I was shocked when I stepped on it the first time. I can actually change the modes, so when I go on the parkway I can change it to Hybrid mode so it uses the gas engine and the battery, then switch to Auto EV mode and have it just use the battery around town. If you run out of battery it’ll just turn into a regular Fusion Hybrid, you also don’t have to charge it up at all. I also signed up for My Ford Mobile and put in my times when I leave work so, if it’s on the charger

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I don’t know much about the long term for this vehicle. I only lease my cars, so that’s not even a factor for me. I know battery technology is still really young, so the technology can only go up from here. For more information you can email me at jay@ causewaycars.com or go to myfordmobile.com to experience the guest site for the vehicle controls. So if you see a Magnetic Grey Ford that is completely silent, pass you on 72, that’s just me in my gas/electric Fusion Thingamajig.

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15. When you’re driving in a new city and need to remember where you parked, drop a pin on Google Maps or take a picture of the parking space with your phone. Just hold down on 3. Store your loose cables/chargers the location and a pin will appear. in an old sunglasses case to keep 16. To use Google Maps offline, type “ok maps” and the current area on everything in one place. 4. Bring an empty water bottle to your phone will save for later. It’s the airport and refill it after you pass good for important places you want security. That way you can drink H2O to visit or need to go to when out of town so you have the info available in without having to spend too much. case you lose service. 5. Enable private browsing when 17. Roll up your belt and stick it inside searching or booking flights online. your collard shirts to keep them clean Travel sites often track visits and will and stiff. increase your price based on search history. You can also clear your cache. 18. If you’re heading to a theme park or the beach, put your phone in a 6. When packing your suitcase, roll plastic bag to prevent it from getting your clothes to save space and avoid wet. A ruined phone is bad enough. A wrinkles. This is how many flight ruined phone on vacation in a different attendants pack. city/state/country is even worse. 7. Put your bobby pins in a Tic Tac 19. To protect wine bottles in container to keep from losing them. suitcases, wrap them in Wine Skin or You can also do this with toothpicks pool floaties. if need be. 20. Turn a pot holder into a case for 8. If you forget the wall plug-in for your flat iron so you can pack it even your phone charger, check the back of while it’s still warm. your hotel TV. There’s usually a USB 21. Use a binder clip to protect razors port. when traveling. 9. And if you forgot your charger, ask your hotel if they have one you 22. Scan your passport, ID, and can borrow for the duration of your itinerary and email it to yourself so stay. People forget them all the time you have a digital copy in the event of so they’re bound to have some lying loss or theft. around in lost and found. 23. To prevent bottles from leaking in 10. Stick a dryer sheet in your suitcase your luggage, place plastic wrap over with your clothes to keep them the container and then seal it with the cap. smelling fresh. 11. Use a pill container to store and 24. If you want to bring a small sort your jewelry. Especially good for amount of concealer or lotions, put earrings. You should probably stick them in contact cases. some extra backs in there for good 25. If the back of your plane seat measure. doesn’t have TVs, put your phone in a 12. Buy a portable phone charger (or plastic bag and hook it to the back of charging case) for when you’re not the tray table (or use a barf bag). 2. Call your credit or debit card company before traveling internationally so that you’re authorized for vacation purchases.

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27. To keep your headphones and chargers tangle free, wrap them around old gift cards. 27. To keep your headphones and chargers tangle free, wrap them around old gift cards.

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RYAN’S RECREATIONAL REVIEW By Ryan Tacovsky –Sales Associate and Outdoor Enthusiast Summer comes and goes and the seasons change, and with that bring new and exciting outdoor activities. You have deer season from September through January, and turkey season in the heart of spring time. But we all know when summer hits the beaches get packed and the boats hit the water. My name is Ryan Tacovsky. Before I was employed by Causeway 2 years ago, I had worked in the marine field. All I would here about day in and day out was where the big fish were running or the best spot to go catch a door matt fluke. Each year it is different and that is what makes the adventure. So I hope maybe I can spread some of my knowledge to you so you can go out and catch some big fish this summer. Not everyone has a boat to go out on the bay or hit the ocean on. But there are a few different ways you can get out there and enjoy yourself for a day of fishing. One big way is going out on a charter boat. One of the biggest ones in the area are the Doris May right in Barnegat light. They have recently gone under new owner ship but there are many more out there just like this great charter. Usually you would pay a small fee to go out for a few hours and head

out to catch different types of fish. The most popular in the summer time is fluke, a lot like the flounder which is caught in the winter time. If you are the type who wants to do some exploring on your own you can always go and rent a boat for a few hours and go cruise the water on your own terms. There is a place right out of Bayville called Trixie’s, and you can rent a boat and head out to catch some fish for the morning or afternoon. When you head out you’re going to make sure you have the right equipment as well. Some live bait, nice jigs and lures will help your fishing experience to be a pleasurable one. Your local bait and tackle store will be able to help you out with that depending on what type of fish you are going after. Fishing is a great sport to get involved in, and it can be very rewarding and fun. Being knowledgeable in anything you do is good practice. So I hope you guys and girls get out there and get some fish or at least some fish stories to pass down to your family and children.

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CAUSEWAY FAMILY OF DEALERSHIPS AND OUR GANG PLAYERS GIVE FAMILY A DAY OF FUN

Beth Hupke, Emerson Hupke, McKenzy Hupke, Logan Hupke and David Hupke

July 12th was the Blue Claws game against the Hickory Crawdads. Our Gang Player’s outreach group, “the Treble Makers,” sang the National Anthem to kick off the game. Causeway Family of Dealerships and Our gang Player’s got together to give a lucky family a day of fun. The Hupke family was glad to receive the tickets. McKenzy Hupke has had a rough couple of years. She is 16 years old and going to be a junior at OCTVS Performing Arts Academy. McKenzy has stage 4 cancer. Her cancer is called Squamous Cell Carcinoma that has metastasized to the lungs. She also has severe hearing loss in both ears. McKenzy is proud to say, “I’ve been in Our Gang for two years. I played Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz and Ensemble

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BRANT BEACH – Everyone enjoys the excitement of a summer carnival. It brings out the child in all of us. Since 1975, St. Francis of Assisi Parish has been hosting the Festival of the Sea Carnival, annually. The Festival of the Sea begins Wednesday, August 5, and continues through Sunday, August 9. The carnival will be open nightly (weather permitting) from 6:00 to 10:00 pm. The Festival of the Sea came together 40 years ago as a celebration of the community. The Festival of the Sea is held on the St. Francis Parish & Center parking lot located at 4700 Long Beach Blvd., Brant Beach, NJ. Admission is FREE! Don’t forget to take the LBI Shuttle to the Festival! Pay one price (P.O.P) and ride all the rides you want - all night long. The Pay One Price ride bracelets cost only $25 Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. On Friday, August 7 the POP bracelet is ONLY $20. POP bracelets are a great savings to those who will be vacationing on LBI for the week. There will be delicious carnival food favorites, pizza, seafood, ice cream and much more. Maybe you’ll win a souvenir at one of the many game booths. The Youth Ministry will be running the Face Paining Booth again along with a new addition this year: Pucker Powder Machine, which offers a choice of 5 different flavored powders which you can eat then and save some for later! You can also take a chance on a nightly 50/50. Drawings will be every hour. There will also be a Super Progressive 50/50. Win and you’ll take half the purse. Tickets for the Super Progressive 50/50 are on sale now through August 9 ($2.00 for one ticket and $10.00 for a book of six) at the Front Desk of the Community Center. Winner will be chosen on the last night of the festival and does not need to be present to win. Last year’s winner received $10, 425! Stop by the Festival of the Sea Carnival for a night of family fun. For more information contact (609) 494-8813 or visit www.lbicarnival.com.

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101 Dalmations!! By: Jennifer Baker Sales Consultant and Theatre Enthusiast

Our favorite Ocean County non-profit community theater is at it again. Get ready for “101 Dalmations,” this August. It has a high spirited score and lovable characters. Jennifer Baker O.G.P. has done this show in the past and it always goes over so well. They are expecting nothing less this time. There are so many talented kids in this show Stacey had to make 2 casts. So that means you

about the talented kids. Stacey also spoke highly of Ariana Centamore the show’s choreographer. Ariana has been in O.G.P. for ten years. She played adult June in “Gypsy.” Ariana is glad to be teaching these young kids. She loves to dance and is proud to show everyone the musical numbers. This musical is based off the story from the movie we all loved that came out in 1961. Dodie Smith based the original animated classic on the children’s story. This story involves the canine pets of a struggling composer, Roger, and his wife, Anita. Male dalmation is Pongo and female Dalmation is Perdita. Perdita ends up giving birth to fifteen puppies. The pups caught the attention of the scheming Cruella De Vil. Cruella demands that the dog’s owners sell her the puppies. The Dalmations owners show her the door instead. Somehow under the cover of night, Cruella gets her side kicks, Jasper and Horace, to steal the puppies. Over time it is

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in Seussical the Musical.” McKenzy also performs with the Treble Makers when she is feeling up to it. We are happy to say she sang with the group on the field at the Blue Claws game with her family watching from the stands. McKenzy was also cast as Tiger Lily for Peter Pan last summer but had to drop out cause she hurt her ankle and couldn’t dance. The Treble Makers also sang God Bless America during the seventh inning stretch. Which brought luck to the Blue Claws. The Blue Claws kept the lead, scored a couple extra runs and won the game! All the kids and adults had a blast. It was the first time the O.G.P. Treble Makers ever got asked to sing at a baseball game. It was a great experience for all and they hope to be asked back next year. The Causeway Family of Dealerships always plan a trip to a Blue Claws game every year. This one was just a little more special then usual. The Hupke family gave a lot of thanks to Our Gang Player’s and Causeway for getting to spend a day out with no worries.

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can go to two separate nights and watch different talent. The director is Stacey Schnepp-Stoops. She is the daughter of the Artistic Director Sherry Schnepp. Stacey is the reason Our Gang Player’s was started 37 years ago in Barnegat Light. Stacey played Mama Rose in O.G.P.’s version of “Gypsy” in June. There are about 107 kids in this show that range from age 4 to age 13. Stacey is so proud of the hard work that has been put into the musical and can’t say enough

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discovered that Cruella has been rounding up every Dalmation she can get her hands on, wanting to use their pelts to make one spectacular fur coat! The Dogs rescue the 15 pups and 86 others stolen by Cruella. They make there way home where upon th composer pens a hit tune, “Dalmation Plantation.” This show is certain to charm and delight all audiences! This show will be performed at the Bengal Theater in Barnegat High school located on 180 Bengal Blvd. Tickets for this Junior Show are $12 for Adults, Teens, and seniors, and $8 for kids 12 and under. The show will be performed August 14th (Fri), 15th (Sat), and 17th (Mon) @ 7pm, and August 16 (Sun)@ 2pm. You can purchase tickets at the door or call and reserve 609597-0553. O.G.P. accepts cash, check or credit card.

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METICULOUS ATTENTION TO DETAIL

ELEVATES CRAFTSMANSHIP OF NEXT LINCOLN MKX

The center console was redesigned to improve functionality while elevating craftsmanship.

The armrest includes a two-button clamshell execution. This arrangement allows for one button to open only the flocked storage with the tray and the other to open the main bin, creating a versatile storage option.

• Overall quality is the top purchase reason for the Lincoln MKX, matching a study that shows 74 percent of wealthy consumers believe superior quality is a luxury product’s most important attribute • The new Lincoln MKX medium crossover, on sale this summer, reflects increased focus on attention to detail and improved craftsmanship in subtle executions • Advanced models along with a state-of-the-art virtual reality lab are complemented by Lincoln craftsmanship engineers who meticulously pore over vehicles Craftsmanship helps define the overall quality of any luxury product. Customers of the Lincoln MKX, for example, cite overall quality as their No. 1 purchase reason for the medium crossover. This desire is seen beyond automotive as well. A study by the Luxury Institute and Epsilon finds that 74 percent of wealthy consumers believe that superior quality is the most important attribute of a luxury product, followed by superior craftsmanship. The new Lincoln MKX, on sale this summer, elevates craftsmanship by subtly fusing form and function, sometimes in areas not immediately seen or felt by the customer.

“Craftsmanship sits between the worlds of engineering and design,” said Stacy Swank, Lincoln craftsmanship supervisor. “Our role is to bring those worlds together to enhance the experience for the customer. We like to think that if you don’t notice what’s been done, then we’ve done our job.” Some “hidden” improvements to the 2016 Lincoln MKX include: • Foam was added to the wrapped console side panels, providing a softer area for the leg to rest, and also added to the door armrests and steering wheel

To increase the crafted appearance, the gooseneck hinge arms that connect the armrest and clamshell tray to the hinge are hidden.

Throughout the interior, the smallest areas were upgraded to higher levels of craftsmanship. To create a cleaner appearance where the A-pillar meets the headliner, for example, a 2.5-mm indent (the thickness of a couple of dimes) was created on the inside of the joint. This allowed the materials to align better.

• Extra strength was added to the dead-pedal area – where a driver rests his/her left foot – to make the area more firm

Lincoln craftsmanship engineers review data at computer-aided-design stations, experience the vehicle in a virtual lab and pore over prototypes to help ensure quality. In the interior of the new Lincoln MKX, for example, there are more than 1,200 interfaces.

• Scuff materials in the door and tailgate were upgraded to stainless steel, which is more resistant to scratches and helps maintain a beautiful appearance

Reducing margins and eliminating sharp edges, cut lines, parting lines and visible fasteners – while using genuine wood and metal – drives fit and finish.

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“The data, the science and the math help ensure everything fits together correctly and address the tangible elements of quality,” said Swank. “Part of the role of the craftsmanship team is to address the intangible elements of quality – how the space makes you feel, your reaction when you get in and experience the vehicle.”

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US POSTAL WORKER GOES TO THE MOON AND BACK BY SKIP MARTIS

MANAHAWKIN, NJ - I have sold thousands of cars in my long career. None were like the one I ordered for Joanna Czuber in January of 1996. It was a stick shift Ford Ranger Supercab Splash model. The color was even special. The name escapes me but it was like the color of raspberry sherbet!

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ROUNDUP Low Country Boil

Nothing says summer like a Low Country Boil. It has to be one of the most fun meals to eat. The combo of corn, shrimp, potatoes and sausage are unlike any other. You should have seen the girls’ faces when I started dumping the food onto the newspaper covered table. “Mommy!!!! What you are doing?!!!” The “cool factor” of being able to eat with our hands, off of newspaper, really enticed the girls to give this new recipe a try. Score! This Crockpot Low Country Boil is a perfect recipe to make for a group of friends this summer. So grab some newspaper, shrimp sauce , lemons, and have a blast! NOTE: You will need a 6-7 quart crockpot for this recipe. I used a 6 quart and it was filled to the brim! Ingredients: - 1.5 lbs small red potatoes (cut in half) - 5 cups of water - 1 bottle (12 oz) beer (you can also sub in broth) - 1/4 cup Old Bay Seasoning - 2 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces

- 1 onion, cut into quarters - 3-4 garlic cloves, minced - 2 lemons, cut in half - 1 lb cooked kielbasa sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces - 4 fresh cobs of corn, cut into 3-inch chunks - 2 lb fresh, uncooked large shrimp in shells

Optional: Cocktail sauce, fresh lemon slices, Cajun seasoning Directions: 1. Start by spraying a 6 or 7 quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Add in water, beer, Old Bay Seasoning, and garlic. Stir until well combined. 2. Place potatoes, onion and celery in slow cooker and squeeze lemons over mixture in slow cooker. 3. Place lemon halves to slow cooker. 4. Cover the crockpot and cook on Low heat setting 4-5 hours. 5. Add sausage and corn, cover and cook 2 hours longer. 6. Increase heat setting to HIGH and add in your shrimp. Your crockpot will be very full, so do your best to stir a little and squeeze your shrimp in :) Cover and cook 30-40 minutes or until shrimp are pink. 7. Drain your Crockpot Low Country Boil using a large strainer. Serve this meal on a newspaper covered table for easy clean up. We enjoyed ours with cocktail sauce, fresh lemon and some Cajun seasoning.

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Community Events Manakawkin and surrounding areas 24-Jul-15 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Free Friday Bird Walks at Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge 9:00 AM Visit Baby Clams at a ReClam the Bay Nursery 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM County Connection Bus 10:00 AM A Few Believed in Me: A Newsman’s Adventure 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Friday Kids’ Programs at Maritime Museum 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Discovery Days at the LBIF 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Dock Tours 10:00 AM Historic Walking Tours of Beach Haven 11:00 AM Lego/Duplo Drop-in at Barnegat Branch Library 11:00 AM Visit Baby Clams at a ReClam the Bay Nursery 12:00 PM Visit Baby Clams at a ReClam the Bay Nursery 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM Mahjong 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Friends of Waretown Branch Library Monthly Book Sale 2:00 PM Friday Family Movie 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Seashells by the Seashore Dropin 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM “Dan Brown” at the Sandbar, Engleside Inn 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Friday After the Beach with Ted Hammock 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM “The Pickles” at the Sea Shell pool 7:30 PM Fiddler on the Roof 9:00 PM - 11:45 PM Call for info at The Arlington 10:00 PM “Jeremy Renner Band” at the Sea Shell Tiki Bar 25-Jul-15 8:00 AM Flea & Craft Market 8:00 AM Visit Baby Clams at a ReClam the Bay Nursery 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM 2015 NAMI Family Support Group Meets 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Pastel Classes with Linda Coulter at the Pines Shores Art Association 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Friends of Waretown Branch Library Monthly Book Sale 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Suit Up For Success Shop 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Morning of Reflection 2015 - ‘Blessed Miriam Teresa: Her Life, Spirituality and Miracles’ 10:30 AM Design a Summer Postcard 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Food Trucks to Rock Manahawkin Flea Market 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Appraisal Fair Luncheon 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Family Movie - ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze’ 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM Open Gym Basketball 7:00 PM Barnegat Free Concert Series 8:00 PM Call for info at the Quelle at The Dutchman’s 8:00 PM Fiddler on the Roof 9:00 PM Live music at Applebee’s on the patio 9:00 PM - 11:45 PM Call for info at The Arlington 27-Jul-15 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Casino Bus Trip 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Children’s Sand & Surf Mission

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Maker Monday 1:00 PM Monday Movie at Barnegat Branch Library 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM RCE Ocean County Master Gardeners Help 2:00 PM Groovy 60s Cupcakes by JenniCakes 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM “Back Creek” at The Sandbar, Engleside Inn 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM “Chris Gustelli” & “Captain Eric” at the Sea Shell Tiki Bar 6:00 PM Free PG Movie Night 6:00 PM “Rockin’ Renee” at Surf City Hotel 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Children’s Sand & Surf Mission 6:30 PM Complete Literary Works Abridged - Performed by Toms River High School South Troupe 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM GriefShare at Bayside Chapel 7:00 PM Coffee & Conversations II: Birthing Options 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Meet the Mayor of Tuckerton Boro 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Portrait Drawing Sessions (Live Model) at the Pine Shores Art Association 7:30 PM Monday Night Talks at the LBI Museum 10:00 PM Live acoustic music at Joe Pop’s 28-Jul-15 9:00 AM Creatures That Live in the Bay 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Ocean County Family Success Center Meets at the Stafford Branch Library 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Children’s Sand & Surf Mission 10:00 AM Historic Walking Tour of Beach Haven 10:30 AM My Hands Can Do Wonderful Things 11:00 AM Worms: Heroes of the Earth 11:00 AM Keepers of the Lighthouse 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Blood Pressure Screening 12:00 PM - 10:00 AM The Great Bay Woman’s Club Meets 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Manahawkin Elks MC Rides and Rods 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM Pickleball at St. Francis Community Center 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Adult Writers’ Group 1:00 PM Here I Come to Save the Day! 2:00 PM Teen Maker Camp 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Hurricane Sandy Support Group Meets 3:00 PM Free Movie and Cupcake Decorating 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM “Chris Gustelli” at the Sandbar, Engleside Inn 5:00 PM “Dave Sodano” & “Digital Get Down” at Nardi’s 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Children’s Sand & Surf Mission 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM “Jammin Janice” at The Gateway 7:00 PM English Conversation Group 7:00 PM English Conversation Group at the Little Egg Harbor Library 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Ghost Tour - Into the Mystic 7:00 PM English Conversation Group at the Little Egg Harbor Branch Library

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7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Genealogy Club Meets 7:00 PM Catch a Rising Star: Rob Bartlett and Tony Powell 7:30 PM “Mike Byrne” at Buckalew’s 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM “Ted Hammock & Jason Booth” at Calloways 29-Jul-15

9:00 AM Kiwanis of LBI Meets 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Children’s Sand & Surf Mission 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM ‘Do Your Own Thing’ Wednesdays at the Pine Shores Art Association 10:30 AM Summer Story Hour for Children 10:30 AM Stockton PAC Summer Playhouse Children’s Theatre 11:00 AM The Magic of Chad Juros 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Yarn Benders at the Waretown Branch Library 3:00 PM Ocean County Reptiles 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM “Dan Brown” at the Sandbar, Engleside Inn 3:45 PM ‘Tween the Covers -Book Club 4:00 PM “The Pickles” at the Sea Shell Tiki Bar 5:00 PM - 2:00 AM “Krazy Karaoke” & “Hello Brooklyn” at Nardi’s 6:00 PM Unmask: Hero Jeopardy 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Children’s Sand & Surf Mission 7:00 PM Life You Want Group Meetings 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Ghost Tour - Into the Mystic 7:00 PM Superhero vs Supervillain Training Camp 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Support Group for Panic Disorder, Anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM P.H.O.B.I.A. – Panic/ Anxiety Support Group 8:00 PM Call for info at The Quelle at The Dutchman’s 9:00 PM “The Nerds” at Joe Pop’s 9:00 PM Live music at Applebee’s on the patio 30-Jul-15 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Children’s Sand & Surf Mission 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Computer Class: Internet - Beyond the Basics 10:30 AM Itty Bitty Summer Fun 11:00 AM Animal Palooza 12:00 PM Pickleball at St. Francis Community Center 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch & Learn: Treatment for Foot and Ankle Arthritis 1:30 PM Teen Adventures in Storytelling 2:30 PM Super Fashions: Hattastic Designs 2:30 PM Radical Home Economics: Coasters 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM “Terry Stebbins” at the Sandbar, Engleside Inn 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM “Sami Eldebs” at the Sea Shell Tiki Bar 4:30 PM - 5:45 PM Free Yoga Class Series 5:00 PM Visit Baby Clams at a ReClam the Bay Nursery 5:00 PM “Albert Jinks & Ramblin’ Joe” at Buckalew’s 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM “Brian Parr” at daddy O

6:30 PM Family Movie Night at Barnegat Branch Library: Big Hero 6 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Children’s Sand & Surf Mission 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Life Drawing Sessions (Undraped Model) at the Pine Shores Art Association 7:00 PM Teen Anime and Manga Club 7:00 PM Bingo at St. Theresa’s Church 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM Narcotics Anonymous “Recovery Road” 8:00 PM - 11:30 PM “Open mic with Jimmy Brogan” at Tuckerton Beach Grille 8:00 PM Call for info at the Quelle at The Dutchman’s 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM Karaoke with Troy David at Calloways 9:00 PM Call for info at The Arlington 31-Jul-15

9:00 AM Visit Baby Clams at a ReClam the Bay Nursery 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Children’s Sand & Surf Mission 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Friday Kids’ Programs at Maritime Museum 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Discovery Days at the LBIF 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Dock Tours 10:00 AM Historic Walking Tours of Beach Haven 11:00 AM Visit Baby Clams at a ReClam the Bay Nursery 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM Mahjong 2:00 PM Flower Power 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM “Dan Brown” at the Sandbar, Engleside Inn 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Tail Waggin’ Tutor 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM “The Pickles” at the Sea Shell pool 3:45 PM Fit4Kids: Our Healthy Show 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Children’s Sand & Surf Mission 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Toe the Line Dance 8:00 PM - 9:15 PM Narcotics Anonymous “Serendipity” 9:00 PM - 11:45 PM Call for info at The Arlington 10:00 PM “Jeremy Renner Band” at the Sea Shell Tiki Bar 1-Aug-15 8:00 AM Visit Baby Clams at a ReClam the Bay Nursery 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM USCG Auxiliary Safe Boating Classes for 2015 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM OIRA Garage Sale 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Free Breakfast at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Children’s Sand & Surf Mission 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Pastel Classes with Linda Coulter at the Pines Shores Art Association 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Suit Up For Success Shop 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM LBIF Fine Art Festival 10:30 AM LEGOS/DUPLOS With Free PG Movie 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Children’s Sand & Surf Mission 7:00 PM Barnegat Free Concert Series 7:30 PM - 8:45 PM Narcotics Anonymous “Our Gratitude Speaks”

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July / august 2015

Animal Jokes Q: Why did the cat go to Minnesota? A: To get a mini soda! ———Q: Where do orcas hear music? A: Orca-stras! ———Q: Why did the cow cross the road? A: To get to the udder side. ———Q: What do you call a fish without an eye? A: Fsh! ———Q: What do you do if your dog chews a dictionary? A: Take the words out of his mouth! ———Q: What do you call a cold dog sitting on a bunny? A: A chili dog on a bun. ———Q: Why do fish live in salt water? A: Because pepper makes them sneeze! ———Q: Where do mice park their boats? A: At the hickory dickory dock. ———Q: Where did the sheep go on vacation? A: The baaaahamas ———Q: What do you call a thieving alligator? A: A crookodile ———Q: What goes tick-tock, bow-wow, ticktock, bow-wow? A: A watch dog. ———Q: What do you call a cow that eats your grass? A: A lawn moo-er. ———Q: What do you call a girl with a frog on her head? A: Lilly. ———Q: How does a dog stop a video? A: He presses the paws button. ———Q: Why do cows go to New York? A: To see the moosicals! ———Q: What do you call lending money to a bison? A: A buff-a-loan ———Q: What is the snake’s favorite subject? A: Hiss-story ———Q: What is black ,white and red all over? A: A sunburnt penguin! ———Q: Why does a dog wag its tail? A: Because there’s no one else to wag it for him. ———Q: What is a cat’s favorite movie? A: The sound of Mew-sic! ———Q: How do you make a goldfish old? A: Take away the g! ———Q: Why did the lamb cross the road? A: To get to the baaaaarber shop! ———Q: How does a mouse feel after it takes a shower? A: Squeaky clean!

———Q: What has four legs and goes “Oom, Oom”? A: A cow walking backwards! ———Q: Where do you put barking dogs? A: In a barking lot. ———Q: What do you call a pig that’s been arrested for dangerous driving? A: A road hog. ———Q: What is a cheetahs favorite food? A: Fast food! ———A team of little animals and a team of big animals decided to play football. During the first half of the game, the big animals were winning. But during the second half,a centipede scored so many touchdowns that the little animals won the game. When the game was over, the chipmunk asked the centipede, “Where were you during the first half?” He replied “Putting on my shoes!”. ———Q: What does a cat say when somebody steps on its tail? A: Me-ow! ———Q: What do you call a baby bear with no teeth? A: A gummy bear! ———Q: Why did the dog cross the road twice? A: He was trying to fetch a boomerang! ———Q: What is as big as an elephant but weighs nothing? A: Its shadow! ———Q: What do you call a pig who knows karate? A: Porkchop! ———Q: Where does an elephant pack his luggage? A: In his trunk! ———Q: There were 10 cats in a boat and one jumped out. How many were left? A: None, because they were copycats! ———Q: Which day do fish hate? A: Fryday! ———Q: What do you call a cow in a tornado? A: A milkshake! ———Q: What did the peanut say to the elephant? A: Nothing, peanuts don’t talk. ———Q: What do you call a deer with no eyes? A: No I deer! ———Q: Why was the cat afraid of a tree? A: Because of the bark! ———Q: How are elephants and trees alike? A: They both have trunks! ———Q: What do you call an exploding monkey? A: A baboom!

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