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–Photo courtesy Lakewood BlueClaws The Lakewood BlueClaws take the field at their 2015 home opener. This year’s first home game is April 14. mas time.”

The BlueClaws, the Philadelphia Phillies’ low Class A farm club, will play their regular-season home opener April 14 against the Greensboro (N.C.) Grasshoppers

at 6:35 p.m. at FirstEnergy Park.

“I am super excited,” said Tafrow, a 1999 graduate of Toms River High School East where he competed in baseball and (BlueClaws - See Page 4)

Solar Panels: Seeding A New Township Grass Law

By Jennifer Peacock JACKSON – The recent change to the land use ordinance about grasses and solar panels does not apply to Great Adventure’s application that is still before the planning board.

The Jackson Council amended its code to allow for a mixture of

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By Chris Christopher Chris Tafrow is 35 years of age, but he feels like a child.

“Every year,” the Lakewood BlueClaws’ general manager said of the season, “it feels like Christ-

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native and non-native grasses to be planted under solar panels. The grasses must still be non-invasive and shade tolerant.

They also changed the language to say the grass must be mowed “as needed,” not “regular basis.”

The change, Council Vice President Kenneth Bressi said, clears

up any future issues about grasses should the topic arise with another application.

Mowing and grass maintenance around panels was recently an issue in Brick, where the responsibility of maintenance costs from the solar array’s management (Grass - See Page 20)

March 26, 2016

Slight Increase To School Tax Bill Proposed

By Jennifer Peacock JACKSON – Residents may see a slight increase in their school tax bill.

Jackson school district administrators unveiled their proposed $148 million budget March 15 for 2016-17.

Business Administrator Michelle Richardson told The Jackson Times the following day that the average homeowner—a home assessed at $325,216—will see their school tax bill increase $71.

Jackson Superintendent of Schools Dr. Stephen Genco said the budget is a work in progress but is proud of what the district can accomplish with it.

“This is a solid budget that allows

us to make investments in our curriculum, maintain our facilities and offer the varied curricular and extra-curricular our students deserve,” Genco said. “The finance committee and our administrative team worked very hard to be able to do all of this within the state-designated spending cap, and even though we will be working on this budget until the public hearing, we are pleased with the ways we will be supporting our students and staff.”

A public hearing is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. April 26 in the Fine Arts Auditorium at Jackson Memorial High School.

The budget includes curriculum (Tax Bill - See Page 5)

NJ “Vulnerable” Target For Human Trafficking

By Judy Smestad-Nunn OCEAN COUNTY – Imagine children as young as 12 years old who have to perform sex acts, against their will, in exchange for shelter, food, clothing and attention.

The sexual exploitation of children is the most hidden form of child abuse in the country and it is the nation’s least recognized epidemic, said Patty Mojta, social worker and department head of Prevent Child Abuse New Jersey, the only non-profit dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect in the state.

Mojta lecture, “The Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children and Adolescents in New Jersey” was held at the Toms River Library recently, focusing on domestic sex trafficking of children

in the United States.

Conservative numbers show that at least 100,000 minors are currently exploited through prostitution in the U.S. each year, and some 100,000 to 300,000 of U.S. children are at risk of being sex trafficked and exploited, Mojta said. 83 percent of people trafficked in the U.S. are U.S. citizens, and all 50 states have reported cases.

New Jersey is vulnerable because it is a tourist destination and is within a day’s drive to multiple major metropolitan cities. The state has many highways and truck stops, Atlantic City, and “hyper-masculine environments,” such as major sporting events and military bases, Mojta said.

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Page 4, The Jackson Times, March 26, 2016 the Kids Zone,” said Tafrow, who has been with the club since its birth. “We Continued From Page 1 will cater more toward the teenagers basketball and played the snare drum in with a big rock climbing wall-trampothe Raiders’ band. “Just the other day, line combination. We will do a lot of when we began setting up the park, we social media interaction with our fans had a good feeling. All of our planning on our video board. Fans will be able to tweet pictures of themselves. They will is starting to happen.”

There will be improvements at FirstEn- receive a tweet saying, ‘Watch for your ergy Park in the team’s 16th season, all pictures,’ and in the next two minutes the tweets will be on the board.” in the South Atlantic League.

Fans can take in some new food op“We have made a nice investment in tions too.

“In terms of food, we will have some crazy pork roll options,” he said. “We are working on what they will be. They will be big and exciting and we will start marketing them shortly.”

There will also be a Batman versus Superman Night when Lakewood and West Virginia’s players will be dressed as characters. On the schedule is a Pirates and Princess Party for children.

Ci rcle May 22 on you r calendar.

“We will have a big debut of something to happen,” Tafrow said. “You can read –Photo courtesy Lakewood BlueClaws into that what you will. It Lakewood BlueClaws general manager Chris Tafrow will be with us for good.” (left) shares a moment with former Lakewood pitcher Be on the lookout for porkCole Hamels during a ceremony that retired Hamels’ roll, cheese and egg bobble jersey at FirstEnergy Park. Photo credit: Courtesy of heads and bobble heads of the Lakewood BlueClaws the Republican and Dem-

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ocratic presidential candidates. The South Pacific Dancers will perform in July as part of Hawaiian Luau Day. “There will be post game entertainment with fire throwing objects, an Hawaiian band and a pig roast,” Tafrow said.

It’s all a part of providing family entertainment for spectators of all ages.

“We want people to have a good time and enjoy a winning team in a family friendly environment,” Tafrow said.

“We want the first timers to come back.

There are people who have never been here before. We want people to come out and wonder, ‘W hat’s happening at FirstEnergy Park?’ Our ownership group (the American Baseball company) lets us do what we want. There is always creativity here and the freedom to create is the fun part of it.”

Tafrow said nearly seven million fans have streamed through the turnstiles for regular-season home games.

“We have a chance at hitting seven million by the end of this year,” he said.

“We are successful because we have kept things fresh. We have creative marketing, new programs, new things.

We can’t control what happens on the field. Our job is to have people come to the park.

“You don’t have to watch the games.

You can walk the concourse, try the food, enjoy the Kids Zone and have fun on Thirsty Thursday, our most popular event. You can enjoy yourself for three or four hours.”

Tafrow said the game day staff consists

of nearly 270 persons.

“We have food and beverage people, ushers, ticket takers, parking lot workers, merchandise and security people,” he said. “That is a pretty big staff. They are the first people our fans interact with. Some of the workers have been here since we started. Our fans see the same faces when the gates open and it’s definitely warming.”

Most recently the team’s senior vice president of business operations, Tafrow is in charge of all aspects of the BlueClaws’ business operation, including ticket packages and group outings, corporate partnerships, marketing, stadium operations, food and beverage and special events. He is also responsible for continuing, forging and expanding business relationships within the Jersey Shore community.

Tafrow, a graduate of Seton Hall University where he majored in finance, worked in food and beverage, corporate sales and marketing with the BlueClaws before becoming their general manager.

He resides in Hazlet with his wife, Christine, and daughter, Skye.

“We are not brain surgeons or doctors,” he said, “but I think what we do is very important for families and communities.

You see the fruits of your labor come to light. I worked a short stint in corporate for six months to see what the real world is like and I worked a nine to five job.

Here I am working a lot of hours, but I really enjoy it. I hope everyone is that fortunate.”

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sexual exploitation of children because people became displaced and lost their jobs, resulting in individuals at their breaking point and on the brink of being volatile, she said.

“What do you think of when you hear the words ‘teen prostit ute?’” Mojta asked the audience.

Some audience members said “slutty girl,” “tramp,” “promiscuous,” “ho,” and “deserves what she gets.”

“How about ‘younger child,’ ‘kidnapped,’ ‘victim,’ ‘forced,’ ‘lost/scared,’ ‘deserving of support and comfort?’”

Mojta said.

“Words count...the word ‘prostitute’ gets thrown around a lot, and it helps traffickers because it brings shame and blame, and the victim is less likely to ask for help,” she said.

98 percent of victims worldwide are female, and the average age that children enter the commercial sex industry is between 12 and 14. An estimated 70 to 90 percent of victims have a history of child sexual abuse, she said.

Research is showing that a majority of t raf f icked youth i n the U.S. a re child-welfare involved. Among homeless youth, shelter is the number one commodity traded in return for sexual activity, and children from the LGBT community are more than three times as likely to have engaged in “survival sex.” 30 to 40 percent of homeless youth

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“What comes to mind when you hear the word ‘pimp?’” she asked. “In reality, a pimp is a human trafficker,” Mojta said.

Human traffickers range from individuals to organized crime syndicates, and they traffic victims through street prostitution, escort services, child pornography, stripping/dancing clubs, massage parlors, child sex tourism, and they include pimps, madams, house mothers, gangs and interfamilial pimping.

“Most victims are trafficked through the internet. It’s done behind closed doors, and the internet has opened the world to exploitation. There’s a huge customer base and you can order anything you want on the computer, just like a pizza,” she said.

99 percent of buyers are males, and 79 percent are college-educated. 62 percent identify as being in a relationship with a girlfriend, wife or partner.

About half of those purchase sex because they feel uncomfortable asking their par tner or it’s something their partner won’t perform, such as a degrading act.

This can result in the abuse of prostitutes because many buyers say prostitutes should do anything they’re asked to perform, Mojta said.

It’s not difficult for sex traffickers to recruit children, she said. Vulnerable children, such as runaways, are offered love and attention, food, housing, clothing and drugs, and a promise of work

opportunities.

“Some children sleep in their own beds at night and are trafficked after school or on weekends; victims might be moved, but that’s not always the case,” she said.

The traffickers expertly psychologically manipulate their victims through force, fraud and coercion, and most of the kids don’t realize they’re being manipulated, Mojta said.

“The adolescents are groomed and they think they’re doing something for someone they love by putting their safety at risk. That’s not love,” she said. “They think they’re making the choice.”

Victims usually work seven days a week, 365 days a year and see 10 or more clients a night.

“Girls can have quotas to meet, depending on where they live, ranging from $200 a night if they are in a place like Newark, to $5,000 a night if they’re in Atlantic City,” Mojta said.

The physical harm of trafficking includes traumatic brain injury, bodily injuries, diseases, rape, alcohol and drug use, pregnancy and death.

The psychological harms include dissociative disorders, shame and grief, depression, anxiety, suicide, traumatic bonding with trafficker, and PTSD. “The victims are unaware of what is being done to them is a crime. They do not consider themselves victims, and they blame themselves for their situation, and they may have loyalty and positive feelings for their trafficker as

a coping mechanism,” Mojta said.

Red f lags for victims include branding/ tattoos, inappropriate dress, sudden possession of expensive items, an older and controlling boyfriend, or a youth who has traveled to or lived in many locations.

Prevention strategies include communication between adults and youth, media literacy (an awareness of what we watch or listen to); technology safety and reporting unsolicited requests; and reducing the language that perpetuates the glamorization of pimp/ho culture and victim blaming.

New Jersey does not have a specific shelter for children who have been sex trafficked. They are put into shelters with other kids, and they might feel shame and stigma, and may not feel safe talking about their experience in that setting, Mojta said.

Manchester resident Pat Meravi, 78, attended the presentation at the library, which she said was enlightening.

“It made you think about the overwhelming sadness, and the kids that are trapped in that life. I can’t imagine the inter nal war that goes on to get themselves restored. You have to believe it’s possible ‑‑ we have to have hope, it keeps us going,” she said.

The librar y held two programs on human trafficking; the third is at Lakewood branch at 6:30 p.m. on April 11.

The phone number for New Jersey Human Trafficking Hotline is 855-3636548.

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Editorial Parents Also Responsible For Education Each year when standardized test scores hit the papers, the cries of outraged parents are sure to follow.

That pattern has been consistent. Parents’ concerns about how school districts handle education are warranted, too. But the role of school officials is but one key to the education puzzle.

Parents must look at their own role in their child’s education.

Childrens’ education does not exist in a vacuum within the school. All parents would do well to remember that. While fair and strong criticism of teachers, schools and administrations is often warranted and desirable, parents must also consider their own part in broadening their child’s knowledge.

Take a moment, look at your home and ask yourself a few questions. Do you read to your child on a regular basis? Do you encourage your child to read? What was the last book you bought for your child? Does the television take up more of your child’s time than reading or homework, and if so, why?

How often do you look over

your child’s homework to see what they are studying?

These are not just important questions, they are essential. Getting your children involved in ballet and soccer and baseball is wonderful and enriching, but without the right answers to the above questions, those activities are just a part of what children need.

Several school districts offer resources for parents who may feel ill equipped in helping their child be the best students they can.

Jackson School District, for example, has free “Parents University” events, each session helping parents on a particular topic, such as encouraging reading.

Visit any school district’s website, and you’ll find a Parents section.

We firmly believe in teacher accountability and testing, streamlined administrations and a focus on the three R’s. But a good education does not begin and end with teachers. Parents who do not play a role in their child’s education should be the last to speak up when test scores do not meet expectations.

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Letters To The Editor Not A Satisfied Comcast Customer My wife and I are extremely disappointed in Comcast. First, they closed the handy little office in our hometown, and now they have dropped the “YES” Network from their rotation of channels. “YES” is the home of the New York Yankees. We are Yankee fans, and with baseball season coming upon us we’d like to continue to see our team.

After all, in the 2 and 1/2 years since we’ve moved here from North Jersey, we have always been able to have that channel available. It is one of the few we watch.

This might be bearable if their operators didn’t come up with ridiculous excuses when I call to complain.

The best I’ve heard was “We’re protecting you from YES, they are trying to raise your rates.” Meanwhile, they (Comcast) have just raised our rates despite the fact that we no longer get one of our favorite channels. There should be a reduction to our bill if a favorite channel is taken away; not an increase. And “protection” like this I can live without.

From the very start of our time down here, Comcast has been problematic for us (compared to the relatively trouble-free time we had with them up north.) And, from what I gather, we are not alone in our dissatisfaction.

I hope this can be resolved before Opening Day! Be-

yond that, I hope Comcast resolves its “customer dissatisfaction” issues.

Chet Jelinski Whiting

Great American Meatout After another winter of severe snowstor ms and f loods, I look for ward to March 20, first day of spring, balmy weather and blooming flowers.

Hundreds of communities welcome spring with an observance of Great American Meatout, asking neighbors to explore a healthy, compassionate diet of vegetables, fruits, legumes, and grains.

Indeed, 56 percent of respondents to a GlobalMeatNews poll said that they were or are reducing meat intake.

U.S. per capita red meat consumption has dropped by more than 16 percent since 1999.

Mainstream publications li ke “Pa rade,” “Bet ter Homes and Gardens,” and “Eating Well” are touting vegan recipes. Even the financial investment community is betting on plantbased meat start-ups, like Beyond Meat or Impossible Foods, while warning clients about the upcoming “death of meat.”

The reasons are ample. Last year, the World Health Organization found cancer to be associated with consumption of processed meats. The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee recommended reduced meat consumption.

The media keeps exposing atrocities perpetrated on

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factory farms. And, animal agriculture remains chief contributor to climate change and water scarcity and pollution.

Each of us should celebrate our own advent of spring by checking out plant-based foods at our supermarkets and vegan recipes on the internet.

Henry Traconi Toms River

Plans Would Harm Liberty State Park Access Gov. Chris Christie’s Department of Environmental Protection is shamefully refusing to promise public hearings and a public comment period for their Liberty State Park com mercializat ion and privatization plans. Their development proposals, reports and press statements have only pledged what will inevitably be a rigged, invitation-only stakeholder process.

T he gover nor should t o t a l ly a b a n d o n t h e s e plans wh ich would se verely harm Liberty State Park’s public access, but if he doesn’t, the DEP must provide a full public participation process for our treasured park behind Lady Liberty.

DEP Commissioner Bob Martin has ignored letters and resolutions calling for this essential process from the Friends of Liber t y State Park, Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop, Senators Sandra Cunningham, Stephen Sweeney, Loretta Weinberg, Assemblypeople Raj Mukherji, A ngela McK n ig ht a nd Nick Chiaravalloti and the Jersey City Council and the Hudson County Board

of Freeholders.

The governor’s and commissioner’s failure to let all New Jerseyans express themselves on the official record and listen to the people, and an attempt to ramrod privatization leases into our priceless park would be a subversion of democracy and dishonor Lady Liberty.

It seems that this administration is scared of public opinion as they know t hat t he 40 -yea r broad public consensus has overwhelmingly been for a free and green open space park for future generations.

Sam Pesin President Friends Of Liberty State Park

Outsiders May Be What America Needs

What a difference four years make. At that time, Mitt Romney ate up Donald Trump’s endorsement.

However, now is a different time.

I’ve decided that either the regular Republicans do not want Mr. Trump elected at any price or they don’t want Mr. Trump, an outsider to politics, to win!

Could that really be the reason – who knows? I do think that if people play nice with politicians, they may win; but a big mouth politician, not so much.

Time will tell.

Is M r. Tr u mp a “ big mouth?” You bet he is, but being a person who loves America and an outsider may be just what America needs. God help us one and all as we vote with our hearts.

Bette Kooreman Whiting

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From The Ocean County Freeholders: Ocean County Freeholders Unveil 2016 Budget

OCEAN COUNTY – On March 9, Ocean County Freeholders unveiled the p r o p o s e d 2016 c ou nt y budget, which provides increased funding for educational programs and assures money is available for the core county services provided to residents.

The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholder s formally introduced the $39 9.9 m i l l ion s p e nd ing package during the board’s March 16 public meeting. A public hearing on the budget and its anticipated adoption is scheduled for April 6.

Ocean County Freeholder John C. Bartlett Jr., who is liaison to the Ocean County Finance Department, noted the county tax rate, under the spending plan, increases by 3/10ths of one cent bringing the county tax rate to 35.3

OCEAN COUNTY – As it enters its 19th boating season, the Ocean County Pumpout Boat program, the largest in the state, continues to provide environmental benefits and some extra eyes for safety on county waterways. “ Si n c e t h e p r og r a m bega n i n 1997, 65,0 0 0 recreational boats have used the free service and more than 1.3 million gallons of eff luent have been d ispose d of prope rly,” said Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari, who serves as liaison to the program.

“This program has been ext remely popula r a nd extremely successful and I am happy to announce its continuation into the 2016 boating season.”

The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders is

cents per $100 of equalized property value. “ Fo r a h o m e o w n e r owning a house valued at $300,000, the county prop e r t y t a x r at e w i l l go up about $9 in 2016,” Bartlett said.

Bartlett noted the budget includes $500,000 from surplus that will be appropriated to Ocean County College and the Ocean County Vocational Technical Schools increasing the 2016 appropriations to $14.9 million and $17.9 million respectively.

“The invest ments we make are investments in people,” said Freeholder Director John P. Kelly.

“We invest in what is right for Ocean County. Combined we are investing $33 million for education at Ocean County College and our vo-tech schools.”

“And, we don’t let the needy and vulnerable go

without,” said Kelly as he noted the county is appropriating about $23 million for social ser vices and $4.4 million for patients in state mental health institutions. “This budget is fiscally conservative, yet it meets the needs of the people of Ocean County.”

Freeholder Virginia E. “Ginny” Haines said the a d d i t io n a l m o n e y a p propriated for education helps many of the county residents in their goal to get a quality education at a reasonable cost. “ T hese a re prem ie re facilit ies t hat st udents and residents can access, just as Ocean County is the premiere count y in the state of New Jersey,” she said.

Bar tlett said the proposed budget includes a surplus of $43.5 million, of which $16.5 million will be used in the budget.

“In order to maintain ou r A A A bond r at i ng, it’s imperative we keep a surplus balance that is equal to about 10 percent of the budget,” Bartlett said. “Having the highest bond rating possible helps us tremendously when we need to bond for capital projects.

“In addition a st rong surplus balance is necessary in times of natural disasters and emergencies as we all saw after Superstor m Sa ndy,” Ba r tlet t said . “O u r su r plu s, i n part, allowed us to do the debris removal in many towns that simply could not have done it on their own.”

Bar tlett noted Superstor m Sandy continues to have an effect on the county’s budget.

The county no longer is receiving federal emergency assistance f unds

that were provided for three years following the storm.

However, Bartlett noted that an increase in the county’s ratable base will offset the loss of the federal funds, which totaled about $7 million in 2015.

“While we have seen an increase in the county’s ratable base, mostly from new construction, the tax base still remains far below – about 14 percent – the highs of 2009,” he said. “We haven’t caught up yet, but we are seeing a gradual increase.”

Bartlett said the budget includes f unds for new positions in the Sheriff’s D e pa r t me nt a nd P ros ecutor’s Off ice needed to i mplement the st ate mandated bail reform procedure that calls for a bail hearing within 48 hours of an arrest.

“We will need the per-

Pumpout Boat Program Enters 19th Year

expected to author ize operational agreements for the upcoming boating season during its March 2 meeting.

“This program has been a great partnership with the state, our municipalities, the Ocean County Utilities Author it y and the Tuckerton Seaport,” Vicari said.

The costs to operate all t he boat s a re split be tween the county and the Ocean County Utilities Authority.

“The $120,000 budget covers the boat captains, fuel, maintenance, insurance and other incidental costs,” Vicari said. “This allows the service to be provided free of charge t o b o at e r s.” T he s t at e Department of Environment al Protect ion also

provides some funds to of f s e t t h e o p e r a t io n a l costs.

The six boats were all purchased by Ocean Cou nt y w it h t he cost s being reimbursed through t h e C l e a n Ve s s e l Ac t Grant and the NJ Shoreto -Please license plate program.

“I am very pleased to have sponsored the legislation that created the ‘Shore-to-Please’ license plate program which helps provide funding for the pumpout boat program,” said Freeholder Virginia E. “Ginny” Haines, who served in the state Legislature. “I am happy to see these funds resulted in such a successful program that helps to preserve Barnegat Bay and our environment.”

Vicari said the pumpout boat program is essential for a county like Ocean County which relies on tourism for its economic base.

“When boaters are unable to use the many pumpouts based at the marinas throughout the county, they should be using the pumpout boats,” he said. “We now operate six pumpout boats that are helping us do our part to keep Barnegat Bay and its tributaries clean. We encourage all of our boaters who are out enjoying the bay and our rivers to use this free service and stop waste water pollutants f rom entering our waterways.”

Ocean County’s pumpout boats are specially equipped vessels capable

of emptying the on-board toilets and tanks of other boats, thus keeping waste f rom enter i ng the bay.

The boats cover different areas of the bay throughout Ocean County. The pumpout boats can be accessed by contacting the captains on VHF Radio Channel 9.

“We are home to the greatest number of mar i n a s i n t he st at e. We want people to use our bays and our rivers for r e c r e a t io n a l b o a t i ng ,” Vicari said. “But we also want ever yone to enjoy these wonderful natural habitats responsibly and to be mindful of the environment that needs to be protected and preserved.”

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sonnel to staff the courthouse in order to meet the state mandate, which will include administering the hearings on weekends.

Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari said the proposed budget provides continued essential services to county residents and holds no surprises for taxpayers.

“Under this budget our roads will be maintained, ou r seniors will be afforded nutritious meals, residents will be assisted during emergencies, our cou r t s w i l l b e se cu re, our emergency response volunteers will be well trained and residents and v isit or s ca n e njoy ou r parks,” Vicari said. “This bu d ge t i s t he wor k of this board and the county staff, a group of professionals that are also fiscally responsible and provide the best services and programs possible.”

operated by Brick Township was launched in 2014 and joined the Bay Saver i n pat rol l i ng nor t he r n Barnegat Bay. Two other boats operate in central Ba r negat Bay a nd t wo boats pat rol Lit tle Egg H a r b or. T h e C i r cle of Life which is sponsored

by Seaside Park was the first pumpout boat in the state.

The boats operate Memor ial Day weekend t h r o u g h O c t ob e r e a ch year, including major holidays like July 4th, and have steadily expanded their operations.

For more infor mation on the pumpout boat prog r a m , v i sit t he O c e a n C o u n t y Pl a n n i n g D e p a r t m e n t ’s we b s it e a t planning.co.ocean.nj.us/ coastal.htm.

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NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Commissioners of Fire District No. 2 in the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean, shall hold regular meetings on the second Thursday of each month at 8:00 p.m., unless otherwise noted below, at the Miller Avenue Firehouse, 785 Miller Avenue, Jackson, New Jersey on the following dates:

Thursday, April 14, 2016 Thursday, May 12, 2016 Thursday, June 9, 2016 Thursday, July 14, 2016 Thursday, August 11, 2016 Thursday, September 8, 2016 Thursday, October 13, 2016 Thursday, November 10, 2016 Thursday, December 8, 2016 Thursday, January 12, 2017 Thursday, February 9, 2017 Thursday, March 9, 2017 (reorganization meeting) John Poppe, Secretary The Commissioners of Fire District No. 2 Township of Jackson, County of Ocean

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April:

Craft Fair and Flea Market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center, Leisure Knoll, Whiting. Call Art at 732-657-9423.

Paint Party from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Holiday Heights First Aid Squad building, 120 Prince Charles Drive.

Tickets are $35 and will be sold on Thursday mornings from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the clubhouse and also at the auxiliary’s regular monthly meeting on April 5. Cheese, crackers, water and soda will be served. Feel free to bring your own wine.

The American Legion Auxiliary Annual Gift Auction from noon to 5 p.m. at Post 129, Church Road, Toms River. Admission is $8 per person.

The Manchester Township PTA invites the public to spend “A Night In Tuscany” at its 21st Annual Spring Gift Auction at the Ramada Inn of Toms River, Route 9 North. The ticket form for the event can be found online at manchesterpta. org. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and auction ticket sales close at 7 p.m.

Celebrate Irish Arts Festival. A musical program commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Easter Rising of 1916. Clan Suibhne and others will

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recall the fight for Irish independence in music, song and lecture. This program will take place at 12:30 p.m. at the 6th Annual Celebrate Irish Arts Festival (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.), sponsored by Amergael, at St. Mary’s Parish on McKinley Ave., Manahawkin.

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May:

The Melodiers of Holiday City Berkeley will present The Melodiers On Broadway on at 2 p.m. in Clubhouse 2 on Port Royal Drive. Tickets are $5 at the door. As in the past, The Melodiers will also ask for donations of non-perishable food items to be donated to local food pantries.

English Tea at the Episcopal Church Women of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 180 Route 539, from 2 to 4 p.m. The Episcopal Church Women will also serve tea sandwiches, scones, trifle and desserts served with tea on linens. Donation is $15. Contact Stefanie at 732-350-2904.

EMS & Fire Department Food Truck & Vendor Extravaganza at Willis Jones First Aid Park, 107 East Cape May Avenue, Ocean Gate. Bring your blankets, beach/camping chairs and enjoy the day. Starts at noon and ends at 7 p.m. Vendors and food truck spaces are available!.Call 732-575-1112 (option 3) or email events@oceangateems.org.

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SCORE Is On The Radio

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Chapter of SCORE, in cooperation with radio station WBNJ-FM 91.9, presents the weekly show “SCORE Business Points.” Each week the show provides an educational format on various business topics for existing business owners and new business entrepreneurs.

Some of the educational topics already discussed are: business accounting, customer service, family business, start-up strategies, marketing for success, product and service pricing ideas, advertising efforts for profitable results, social media

outlets and how to obtain Small Business Administration loans.

The program airs live every Saturday morning at 8 a.m. and is repeated Sunday morning at 7 a.m. on WBNJ-FM 91.9. Previous shows can be viewed and downloaded from the station’s website, wbnj.org. The show’s host, Michael Pappas, would like suggestions from listeners about other topics of interest that they would like discussed on the show. You can reach Michael Pappas via email at mixalis@comcast.net.

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Yoga Gangsters Outreach Certification Program

OCEAN GROVE – The Ornstein Family Foundation, Affiliated Foot and Ankle Center, LLP and The ‘Ohana Rising Yoga School are excited to bring Yoga Gangsters (YG), a Miami-based national non-profit organization to Neptune, and surrounding areas. YG’s provides tools for youths by addressing the symptoms of trauma and poverty using the practice of yoga and delivering messages of empowerment around self-respect, self-control and self-awareness. They serve communities in 16 states by providing free yoga classes to youths in crisis centers such as jails, youth detention centers, homeless shelters, rehabs, foster centers and through other non-profit organizations.

Yoga Gangsters is offering a three day Yoga Outreach Training program for any individual interested so they can begin teaching outreach programs in their own communities. This is open to the public and you do not need to be a certified yoga teacher, just have a passion to work with youths in crisis. This will also be an in-

valuable tool for schoolteachers, nurses, caseworkers and college students who are thinking about a social services path. The 15-hour workshop led by Yoga Gangsters Executive Director, Jodi Weiner, is intended to inspire, support and connect people who have a desire to work in an outreach setting. The certification course will be taking place at the ‘Ohana Rising Yoga School located 66 South Main Street in Ocean Grove, beginning on April 29 and concluding on May 1. The classes will be held on April 29 from 6 to 9 p.m., April 30 from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and May 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Drawing Class For Children

JACKSON – The Jackson Community School is offering a Drawing for Kids course. This class is an introduction to drawing through observation using the elements and principles of art. Students will learn basic observation skills, shading techniques and aesthetic approaches to render forms.

The class is intended for students ages 6 to 12.

Students should bring a 9 by 12 inch sketchbook, all other materials will be provided.

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Elms Gardening Club Educates Students

JACKSON – Spring is right around the cor ner and the Elms Gardening Club can’t wait to get outside. The afterschool Gardening Club is designed to educate st udents in f irst through fifth grade about basic gardening skills while fostering a love for nature. Participating students will develop a sense of pride as they see all of their hard work grow into a beautiful landscape.

This year, the Gardening Club will convene right after school on Thursdays at 3:15 p.m. and students must be picked up by 4 p.m. The club meetings will begin after spring break in room 127. At the initial meeting, the club will give the students a schedule of future

meetings. Reminders will be sent via email. All scheduled meetings will be held rain or shine on Thursdays.

If your child would like to be a part of the Gardening Club, send an email to elmsgardeninclub@gmail.com by April 4. Include the name of your child in the subject line with your last name first If you have multiple children that are interested, include your last name followed by the children’s first names.

Send only one email per family. You will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email, contact Ms. Pa rella. If you have a ny other questions, contact Ms. Agoston or Ms. Parella.

Retirement Planning Class To Be Held

JACKSON – In this retirement planning course you’ll learn how to: manage investment risks, use new tax laws to your advantage, make informed decisions about your company retirement plan and adjust your estate plan to function properly under the new laws.

Whether you are just beginning to develop a retirement plan or rapidly approaching retirement you should enroll in this course. You will learn how to define long-term goals and return from the class with practical information you can apply immediately.

However, money is only one aspect of retirement planning. This course blends financial education with life planning to help you build wealth, align your money with your values

and achieve your retirement lifestyle goals.

This course includes a 224-page illustrated textbook. Couples may attend together for a single registration fee. The two night workshop is presented by Chad White, CIMA®, AIF® and Registered Principal with and securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA, SIPC. Class sizes are limited so register today.

Choice of two sessions: Tuesday classes: May 17 and 24 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. or Thursday classes: May 12 and 19 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

The classes will be held at Liberty High School in the Lecture H room. The fee for this course is $49.

Benefit Auction & Dinner

FORKED RIVER – “Hope is an Anchor for the Soul” is the theme for the benefit auction and dinner sponsored by the Forked River Presbyterian Church on April 22 at 6 p.m.

The benefit auction will be held at the Captain’s Inn at 304 East Lacey Road on the waterfront.

Enjoy a dinner of appetizers, food stations and desserts.

Featured are handcrafted items and other high-quality items up for silent auction and for a live auction.

Donation is $50 per person. Tickets can be purchased at the church office located at 131 North Main Street (Route 9) on Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or by calling 609-693-5624 or 609-242-8286. Advance sale only.

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Bowling With The Blueclaws Charity Fundraiser

LAKEWOOD – BlueClaws Charities will hold its sixth annual Bowling With The BlueClaws fundraising event returns to Sea Girt Lanes on April 27. BlueClaws players will again be at the event, a great chance for kids to have a fun night out with players and Buster while raising money for a worthy cause.

The charitable bowling event takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. For just $12, participants will receive bowling shoes, a raffle ticket for a series of prizes, pizza and soda and unlimited bowling games.

Raffles will be held throughout the night for limited edition autographed merchandise and other door prizes. In addition to

prizes being given out, BlueClaws players will be there to hang out. All proceeds from the night will benefit BlueClaws Charities and their community partners.

“This has been a great event for BlueClaws Charities and the fans over the last five years and we look forward to another great event,” said Jim DeAngelis, executive

director of BlueClaws Charities. “Each fundraising event like Bowling With the BlueClaws benefits a wide variety of local organizations that we are proud to support and will continue to support.”

For more information or to reserve a spot, contact JoAnne Bell at 732-901-7000 ext.

100 or at jbell@blueclaws.com. Space is limited and those interested are encouraged to book early.

BlueClaws Charities, the official charity of the Lakewood BlueClaws, is a 501c3 dedicated to supporting the underprivileged Ocean and Monmouth counties. BlueClaws Charities has donated over $250,000 over the past four years to community organizations, including donations in the form of grants to BlueClaws Charities Community Partners.

The BlueClaws are the Jersey Shore’s top stop for affordable, family entertainment.

They have led the South Atlantic League in attendance in all 15 years of existence.

Opening day for the 2016 season is Thursday, April 14. Ticket packages and group outings are available by calling 732-9007000 option 3.

Important Dates For Elms’ Parents

JACKSON – Elms Elementary School has some exciting events coming up for our fifth grade students. As the school almost finishes with the third marking period, here are some dates to keep in mind: April 5 – Parent Orientation at Goetz Middle School.

April 22 – Fifth grade Theme Event from 2:45 to 4:45 p.m. Parent pick up will be required.

May 12 – Fifth grade orientation at Goetz Middle School.

May 19 and 20 – Fifth grade trip.

June 3 – Fifth grade BBQ. June 10 – At 1:30 p.m. the Moving Up ceremony. Three tickets will be issued per student. More information will be available in May. June 13 to 16 – Shortened days.

June 16 – Last day for students.

Crochet Workshop For Adults

JACKSON – A three week crochet workshop is offered through the Jackson community school. This class is an opportunity to learn new stitches, such as “cro hook” and Tunisian crochet. Master the art of thread crochet, or maybe just a class for that project you wanted to start or for the one you started but never completed.

The instructor is Carol Ann Marks and the class meets April 19. 26 and May 3 from 7 to 9 p.m.

The class meets at the Memorial High School, Clayton Wing Room 524.

The fee for this course is $32. The registration form can be found at the end of the Community School Brochure, which can be found by visiting the school district’s website jacksonsd. org and finding ‘Community School’ under the ‘District Resources’ header.

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“Salute To Ocean County” At Grunin Center

TOMS RIVER – Individuals who have contributed to the arts and Ocean County’s heritage will be honored during the fifth annual “Salute to Ocean County: A Celebration of Arts and Heritage.”

The event is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m., April 7 at the Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College, Hooper Ave. The event is hosted by the Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission in conjunction with Ocean County College and the Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation.

“Each year we salute men and women who have contributed greatly to the arts and keeping alive the heritage of this great County,” said Ocean County Freeholder John C. Bartlett Jr., who serves as liaison to the Cultural and Heritage Commission and the college. “We also recognize the participants of the Teen Arts Festival who consistently demonstrate their wonderful artistic skills and talents.

“On behalf of the Board of Freeholders, I congratulate all of the honorees and extend our appreciation for helping to make Ocean County the great place it is,” he said.

This year, Carl Jablonski will be receiving the Pauline S. Miller Lifetime Achievement Award for Ocean County History, which recognizes his county-wide impact and advocacy of Ocean County heritage. As the Founder and President of the Navy Lakehurst Historical Society, he has been preserving and promoting the history of Naval Air Station Lakehurst for over 30 years.

Cathleen Engelsen, is the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement in the Arts in Ocean County. She is being recognized for her extraordinary achievements and contributions to the quality of life in Ocean County. Known throughout New Jersey, her historical paint-

Library Wants Used Books

PLUMSTED – The Friends of the Plumsted Township Library will be collecting used books for a book sale in June. Fiction, nonfiction, large print, children’s, CDs, DVDs, audio books and jigsaw puzzles are all wanted. Do not donate soiled, mildewed items.

No video tapes, Readers Digest condensed books, magazines or encyclopedias.

Drop off books behind the Plumsted Township Library on Evergreen Road the first Saturday of each month: April 2, May 7, June 4, August 6, September 3 and October 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Do not leave items if no one is present.

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Toms River Food Fest

TOMS RIVER – Save the date for the Toms River Food Fest. The event is set to take place on May 14 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. in Downtown Toms River.

The event will include: rides, food trucks, live music and a beer and wine garden.

The rain date is May 15.

ings can be found in top restaurant chains, hotels and executive offices around the state.

Marshall Kern will receive Special Recognition for Advancement of the Arts in Ocean County, recognizing his significant contributions to the artistic culture of Ocean County and New Jersey. As Chair of the Community Arts Project (CAP), he is a driving force in creating economic growth through the arts

in Downtown Toms River.

“It is our honor to be a sponsor and work with the Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission to make this a successful event,” said Jeremy Grunin, executive director of the Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation. “It gives us great pride to know that Ocean County is full of talented people and we are thrilled to be able to celebrate them.”

The event is free and open to the public.

Refreshments will be provided by students from the Ocean County Vocational Technical School Culinary Arts program. Other highlights include performances by students Critiqued for Excellence as part of the 2016 Teen Arts Festival of Ocean County. Artwork from the Arts Festival also will be on display in the Ocean County College Gallery.

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Alzheimer’s is typically diagnosed in individuals age 65 and older. The number of those affected is expected to rapidly increase as our nation’s aging population explodes over the next 30 years. When hearing loss or impairment goes undetected, it can interrupt the brain’s understanding of spoken language and sounds. When someone is experiencing both Alzheimer’s and hearing loss symptoms, their ability to understand can sharply decrease. If their hearing issues were diagnosed and treated earlier, the means of successfully managing the disease increase.

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Working with your hearing health care professional to detect these warning signs as early as possible is a critical first step in confirming an accurate diagnosis and creating an effective long-term plan of treatment for Alzheimer’s and hearing loss.

Ten Signs To Watch Out For The Alzheimer’s Early Detection Alliance (AEDA) campaign, “Know The Ten Signs: Early Detection Matters,” is working to identify the early signs of Alzheimer’s. According to the AEDA, the 10 signs to watch for include: 1. Memory changes that disrupt daily life 2. Challenges in planning or solving problems 3. Difficulty completing familiar tasks 4. Confusion with time or place 5. Trouble understanding visual images and special relationship 6. New problems with words in speaking or writing 7. Misplacing things and losing ability to retrace steps 8. Decreased or poor judgment 9. Withdrawal from work or social activities 10. Changes in mood or personality

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When you are told you have high cholesterol, you assume it comes from eating too much fat, right? After all, cholesterol is a lipid of “fat” and that seems like normal reasoning. If you think high cholesterol is due to a highfat diet, you’re wrong. Very little fat from foods become cholesterol. What makes high cholesterol, is consumption of sugar and carbohydrates, soda, candy, cake, potato chips, bread, pasta and other carbohydrates. So to make this clear, high cholesterol and triglyceride almost always occur as a consequence of eating too many sweets, not butter or eggs, okay?

If your body turns excess sugar into cholesterol, and statins reduce the cholesterol formation, then where does all the sugar go when you take a statin drug?

It’s a good question, and I need to give you an answer so you can get well. If you tell your liver to “knock it off and stop making cholesterol” then it’s going to push all the sugar (glucose) back out of the liver and into your blood stream rather than turn it into cholesterol. It’s just going to lock the door and tell the sugar, “Get out!”

When the doc finds excess sugar in your blood, you’re told you have “diabetes.”

Then you start driving in the fast lane of a multi-billion dollar business, one complete with shots, drugs and scary complications (amputations, blindness).

If we personally met and you told me you had diabetes, I won’t even take a breath before I ask, “Are you by chance taking a statin?”

Please make sure you have diabetes, the real disorder, and not a man-made

disease induced by a medication you needed for high cholesterol.

This is basic health 101, guys. The treatment plan differs dramatically if you have diabetes versus drug-induced hyperglycemia (high blood sugar).

Statins block endogenous production of cholesterol, meaning your internal production, the cholesterol that you make, not eat. You see, many of you still think statins block the fat (cholesterol) you get when you eat a bacon cheeseburger.

That’s not true. Statins don’t reduce cholesterol from exogenous (external) sources, that bacon cheeseburger is going straight to your arteries even if you take a statin. So is the cherry croissant you eat for dessert. The statins offset the cholesterol you make, not eat. You can’t negate a greasy snack with one tiny pill.

Because statins block your own endogenous cholesterol production in the liver, they force your liver to ‘spit out’ the glucose that comes from eating sugary, starchy foods. Normally, your liver would turn that PB & J sandwich into cholesterol, but instead, the glucose gets pushed back into your bloodstream.

In your relentless quest to lower cholesterol, you may be giving yourself diabetes. I recommend reducing cholesterol with diet and exercise and healthy EFAs (essential fatty acids like fish oil, chia seed oil, etc). Can you lower cholesterol without a statin? “Surprise, surprise, surprise” like Gomer Pyle used to say… of course you can! And avoiding statins is way better for your blood sugar levels.

(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2016 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

Eat, Dance, Laugh: A Benefit For A Cure

JACKSON – Four local families have banded together against dysautonomia.

Dysautonomia is a catchall term used to describe several different medical conditions that cause a malfunction of the Autonomic Nervous System. Each of the four families hosting the event has a child with POTS, which is a form of dysautonomia that is estimated to impact one out of 100 teenagers. There is currently no cure for dysautonomia, which is what these families hope to change by holding a benefit for Dysautonomia International.

Eat, Dance, Laugh is a fundraising event that will be held on April 8 at Grand Marquis, 1550 U.S. Highway 9,

Old Bridge. The event will last from 7 to 11 p.m.

The evening will include: dinner, a DJ, silent auction, 50/50 raff le, comedian Marion Grodin, guest speaker Lauren Stiles, president of Dysautonomia International, and a cash bar.

Regularly priced tickets are $75 per person until April 7. No tickets will be sold at the door.

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Free Document Shredding Program Begins In April

OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County residents can take advantage of securely disposing personal papers and documents through the county’s free Residential Document Shredding program beginning in April.

“In 2015, a total of 94 tons or 188,000 pounds of documents were collected and shredded during our collection dates,” said

Freeholder Gerry P. Little, who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management.

The program will be held in 18 different locations throughout Ocean County with the first date and location being 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., April 2 at the Southern Ocean County Recycling Center, 379 Haywood Road, Stafford Township.

“Ocean County is a large county and we make every effort to make this program easily accessible to all our citizens,” Little said. “With so much focus on identity theft this program helps to keep personal and important information out of the hands of people who may use it for the wrong reasons.”

“This program was first started in 2008

and has grown in popularity with our residents,” said Freeholder Director John P. Kelly, who also serves as director of Law and Public Safety. “This Board of Freeholders is pleased to provide this service which, in addition to the environmental benefit, is an extra layer of security for our citizens.”

The work is being performed by Autoshred of Toms River.

Residents are not required to register for this free program and can bring six boxes or bags each day. The program is for all paper documents and paper forms. Paperclips and staples do not have to be removed.

Little noted the shredding unit features an automatic feeding and dumping system, which eliminates the need for human contact with a resident’s documents. Events will run their complete scheduled time or until the truck is full. The truck capacity is 8,000 pounds.

The following is a list of dates, times and locations for the Residential Document Shredding Program: April 2, Southern Recycling Center, 379 Haywood Road, Stafford Township, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

April 23, Manchester Township Public Works Yard, 1360 Route 70, Manchester Township, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

May 4, Little Egg Harbor Township Community Center, 319 West Calabreeze Way, Little Egg Harbor Township, 9 to 11 a.m.

May 14, Plumsted Township, Lakeview Drive just south of Oakford Lake Park, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

June 4, Ocean Township Municipal Complex, 50 Railroad Avenue, Waretown, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

June 18, Lavallette Firehouse, 124 Washington Ave., 9 to 11 a.m.

June 25, Berkeley Township Recycling Center, 630 Pinewald Keswick Road, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

July 9, Tuckerton Recycling Center, 445 South Green St., 9 to 11 a.m.

July 15, Lakewood Public Works Yard, 1 America Ave., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

July 30, Lacey Township Recycling Center, 820 Municipal Lane, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

August 5, Toms River Township, Riverwood Park, 250 Riverwood Drive, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

August 20, Lakehurst Public Works Yard, 800 Myrtle St., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

August 27, Brick Township Public Works Yard, 836 Ridge Road, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

September 10, Beachwood Municipal Complex, 1600 Pinewald Road, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

September 17, Seaside Heights Recycling Center, Bay Boulevard and Sherman Avenue, 9 to 11 a.m.

September 24, Beach Haven Municipal Parking Lot, Taylor Avenue, 9 to 11 a.m.

October 15, Point Pleasant Beach Public Works Yard, 301 Cooks Road, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

October 22, Jackson Township Municipal Building Lot, 95 West Veterans Highway, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For more information on the program, contact the Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management at 732-506-5047.

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Should you become totally disabled, you should apply for Social Security Disability Benefits immediately. Those benefits will not begin until the sixth full month of your disability. It should be further noted that there is a one month waiting period for benefits. This waiting period begins with the first full month that Social Security determines you to be totally disabled.

Applications can be made by telephone, or via the Internet. If an application is made over the phone, an appointment for same should be made with a representative of Social Security in advance.

When applying for benefits, one should keep in mind that it does take longer to process disability claims than to process general

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An attorney can be helpful in submitting your application for benefits. Working on your behalf, an attorney can be assigned as your representative. All correspondence will then f low through your attorney’s office. This will enable the attorney to facilitate the process by gathering the necessary medical evidence, as well as financial information that is reviewed by the administration.

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First Ever Lakehurst Beauty, Fashion And Prom Expo

LAKEHURST – Colonial Bouquet, Inc and Dimensional Designs Salon and Spa are spearheading the first local Beauty, Fashion and Prom Expo to be held in Lakehurst at La Bove Grande, from 5 to 9 p.m. on April 8. The Prom Expo is going to mirror a bridal event where outside vendors are invited to participate in a vendor fair atmosphere followed by a full on fashion show and many surprises.

The Prom Expo Committee has selected a diverse modeling entourage from the participating schools and will outfit the students in the current tuxedo and gown fashion for this prom season.

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showcase their expertise in hair styles, nail and makeup artistry. Colonial Bouquet, Inc. will present modern and unique floral accessories along with traditional wristlets and boutonnieres.

Other select Lakehurst businesses and local specialty shops have joined the team to ensure the event is exciting and worthwhile.

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Commissioners of Fire District No. 2 in the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean for roof replacement at the Miller Avenue firehouse.

Said bids shall be called for and shall be received, opened and read in public at the Miller Road Firehouse, 785 Miller Avenue, Jackson, New Jersey, 08527, at 8:00 p.m. prevailing time, on Thursday, April 14, 2016.

All bids shall be hand-delivered at the time and place stated for the receipt of bids. No bid shall be delivered or accepted after the date and hour as designated herein.

All bids shall be accompanied by security in the form of a certified or cashiers’ check or bid bond made payable to the Commissioners of Fire District No. 2 in the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean, in an amount of 10% of the bid, but not to exceed $20,000, which security shall be considered a guarantee that the bidder will, if awarded a contract by the Commissioners, enter into said contract and furnish any performance bond or other security required as a guarantee or indemnification. In addition, each bid shall be accompanied by a letter from a bonding company authorized and licensed to do business under the laws of the State of New Jersey, stating that the company shall furnish a performance bond in the amount of 100% of the bid if said bidder is awarded a contract by the Commissioners.

The appropriate resolution, instructions to bidders, detailed specifications, proposal and other appropriate bid documentation relative to the aforesaid project may be obtained upon written or verbal request made to the attorney for the Commissioners, Richard M. Braslow at (732) 341-7537, during normal business hours, Mondays through Fridays.

Bids shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope with the name and address of the bidder set forth on the outside thereof. Said envelope shall denote “BIDS FOR ROOF REPLACEMENT, MILLER AVENUE FIREHOUSE” on the outside and shall be addressed to the Commissioners of Fire District No. 2, Township of Jackson.

The Commissioners of Fire District No. 2 in the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean, hereby reserve the right to reject any and all bids and further reserve the right to waive any insubstantial irregularities in any bid.

BY ORDER OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF FIRE DISTRICT NO. 2 IN THE TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON, COUNTY OF OCEAN BY: John Poppe, Secretary

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updates such as new elementary math textbooks and teaching materials, new textbooks, equipment, and lab furniture and other equipment for select science classes, and 21 sets of Chromebook carts for science teachers in grades 6-12. The school will also purchase four Epson LCD projectors with interactive white boards.

The district will get a wireless and communications upgrade: the tentative budget includes the replacement of the oldest servers and switches throughout the district and purchase of new Promethean Boards in the middle school.

Communications Coordinator Allison Erwin added that “next year the district will be featuring an enhanced inclusive pre-school model, which involves educating special needs children together with typically developing preschool children.

This allows for leadership opportunities and differentiated instruction using a curriculum that focuses on four key developmental areas: cognitive, language, social/emotional and physical.”

Richardson also spoke to some additions included in the tentative budget.

“There are staffing needs that will be funded by vacated staff positions. We were able to commit funding for maintaining our current full day kindergarten program, adding services needed to our preschool handicap program, and

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company needed to be settled by that township.

Which grasses should be planted could also be a matter of environmental protection.

Originally Jackson’s ordinance said only native grassed could be planted. That was changed so a mix of native and nonnative grasses could be used.

Jackson’s ordinance language originally could have conflicted with the New Jersey State Soils Committee, the Ocean County Soil Conservation District (OCSCD), the US Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service and the New Jersey Pinelands Commission.

“It was not the intention of the Jackson Township Council when it adopted the above-quoted language to mandate the use of native species exclusively, nor was it the intention of the Township Council to create circumstances making it impossible to approve solar arrays in zones in which they are either a permitted or a conditionally permitted use without first obtaining a variance from the Zoning Board of Adjustment

strengthening our sensory programs districtwide by adding a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst position. We are adding one new music position in the secondary level and are continuing our investment in the improvement of our facilities with 55 capital projects planned for next year.”

One challenge the budget committee faced was covering the rising cost of health care.

Richardson said the district pays more than $20 million in those costs. While district employees who have insurance must pay 25 percent of those costs, incrementally over four years, as per a law signed by Gov. Chris Christie in 2011, public school employees reached that threshold last year and the district had to scramble close that shortfall.

“The fourth year was the 2015-16 school year, so while budgeting for the 2016-17 there was no additional reduction to take causing a shortfall to the 2016-17 budget. This shortfall required many hours of planning and prioritizing by the administration and the Board’s Budget/Finance Committee to come up with the balanced budget approved by the Board,” Richardson said.

The proposed total budget is $148,091,148, which is an increase of 0.40 percent, or $585,177, from last year’s approved budget. The district will receive an increase in state aid of $184,750, for a total of $50,635,886.

The general fund tax levy is $79,273,729, a 2.02 percent increase over last year.

for the use of species which are not native to the Pinelands,” Ordinance 05-16 read.

The issue of what grasses are allowed around solar panels was part of a lengthy discussion on the plans for Great Adventure to install panels of their own among its forest. That plan is before the township now.

Bressi, who also sits on the township’s Planning Board, explained that changes to existing code or newly adopted ordinances can’t apply to pending applications before any board.

Even though this change can’t apply to Great Adventure’s solar array application that’s being heard before the Planning Board, Bressi said the OCSCD rules trump township ordinances, so Great Adventure can plant a mix of grasses to prevent erosion under the solar arrays, should the project be approved. The OCSCD has already approved the use of non-native grasses for the project. The maintenance of grasses will be worked out between Great Adventure and the OCSCD. For the OCSCD, projects must have a soil conservation district approved soil erosion and sediment control plan.

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EPA Grant To Fund Barnegat Bay Wetlands Monitoring OCEAN COUNTY ‑‑ The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded a grant of $184,548 to Ocean County College to fund wetlands monitoring work by the Barnegat Bay Partnership and the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary. This grant was one of three awards to agencies in New Jersey to better protect the state’s wetlands.

“Wetlands play a critical role in alleviating harmful effects of climate change, protecting against flooding and storm surges,” said EPA Regional Administrator Judith A. Enck.

“These grants will help strengthen shorelines and the health of wetlands, protecting water quality and fish and wildlife habitats.”

The EPA grant will be used to develop monitoring procedures to assess the condition and progress of tidal marsh restoration sites.

The project will build on the wetland monitoring work that the BBP has already been doing in collaboration with the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary.

The BBP and PDE will evaluate restoration progress in the context of the ongoing long-term intensive monitoring and watershed-wide rapid assessment monitoring being conducted in tidal marshes in the Barnegat and Delaware estuaries.

“Superstorm Sandy had a devastating impact on many of the Barnegat Bay’s wetlands,” said Dr. Stan Hales, BBP Director.

“The storm caused extensive loss from the edges and interiors of marshes. The storm damage also included complex changes to the marsh surface. It’s important to understand these changes and monitor the effectiveness of wetlands restoration projects.”

Ocean County College Jazz Band

TOMS RIVER – Students under the direction of music professor, Dave Marowitz, will perform at the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St, on May 24, beginning at 7 p.m. Music from genres ranging from “classic jazz”, soul jazz, jazzrock fusion and music influenced by free jazz will be featured.

The program is free and open to the public. For information or to register, call 732-349-6200 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org.

Free parking is available daily after 6 p.m. plus all day Saturday and Sunday in the top and middle levels of the Toms River Parking garage located behind the library or all levels, anytime in the Ocean County Parking garage on Hooper Ave.

Reel Fun Fishing 4-H Club Accepting New Members

OCEAN COUNTY – The Reel Fun Fishing 4-H Club welcomes anyone who loves the outdoors, animals, boats, fishing and spending time with new friends. To join, contact the club today at 732-492-4009 or BEAR@boatingeducationandrescue.org.

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Send In Your Grand Marshal Nominations

OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Columbus Day Parade Committee is currently accepting nominations for Grand Marshal of the 25th Annual Parade and Italian Festival to be held in Seaside Heights from October 7 through October 9.

“The Ocean County Columbus Day Parade and Italian Festival has grown into one of the most popular ethnic celebrations at the Jersey Shore, attracting thousands of tourists to Seaside Heights over the past 24 years,” said Parade Chairman Michael A. Blandina. “Grand Marshal nominees should be civic minded individuals who are of good character as they will be the symbolic leader of the weekend’s festivities as we celebrate our 25th Anniversary.”

Past Grand Marshals from the parade’s first 24 years included, Mulberry Street Italian Food Center owner Michael Colasurdo, commercial developer Donato “Dan” D’Onfrio, Gary Lotano, Nina An-

uaria, former Superior Court Judge Peter Giovine, Carol Camilli Wolfe, Stephen R. Leone, Kim Pascarella, Patrick L. Bottazzi, Luigi Marciante, Joseph Leone Introna, Paul Barlo and last year’s honoree Alan Floria, among other notable Ocean County figures.

“This selection process has been difficult over the years because there are always a number of worthy nominees,” said Phyllis Shindle, chairwoman of the Grand Marshal Search Committee. “The Selection Committee will work diligently to choose the right person to serve as Grand Marshal for this year’s Parade and Italian Festival and one that will represent the Parade Committee and Ocean County in an admirable manner.”

The deadline for nominations for Grand Marshal is April 1. Nominations should be submitted with a letter of recommendation and biography or resume to Ocean County

Columbus Day Parade Committee c/o Michael A. Blandina, 249 Hawaii Drive, Brick, NJ 08723.

“Every nomination that is submitted will be carefully considered by the Selection Committee,” said Chairman Blandina.

“I am confident that they will once again select a most deserving individual and someone who will be an exemplary representative of the residents of Ocean County.” The Grand Marshal selection will be announced the second week in April. The person chosen to be Grand Marshal will be honored at the Annual Dinner Dance, which will be held on June 16. At this dinner, the committee will be celebrating its 25th Anniversary.

Anyone who is interested in becoming involved with the 2016 Ocean County Columbus Day Parade and Italian Festival, or joining the committee, contact Michael Blandina at 732-477-6507.

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Dear Joel

By Joel Markel

Food, Glorious Food

Dear Readers, We have all had our days where anger seems to take over. We lash out at the ones we love and feel guilty afterward.

They don’t happen too often, here’s hoping, and we usually apologize and forgive (the alternative is to hold a grudge, and feel sad and depressed). It is important to recognize that if this is persistent it could be a disorder of some kind. That being said there are foods that can actually help us in staying calm. I loved this and wanted to share: Kiwis ‑ Kiwis are filled with Vitamin C and actually contain more Vitamin C per fruit than oranges. (Who’d have known?)

Pumpkin Seeds ‑ Thought that they were only popular during the Halloween season? Think again, pumpkin seeds are eaten by Americans all year through. They are filled with Magnesium. They also reduce the effects of anxiety, a known killer to our health.

Leafy Vegetables ‑ Another goody loaded with magnesium. Americans enjoy eating iceberg lettuce but there are so many more leafy vegetables now available t hat a re loa ded i n healthy stuff.

Finally, chamomile tea is almost as

good as a kiss g o o d n ig h t .

It is a g reat a n d h e a lt hy way to end the day (it is related to the daisy family) and a nightly cupful can reduce the day’s stress.

And for my male readers I am not sure of the nut r itional benef its to women but Brazil nuts have a reputation of raising the libido. Now that sounds simple. You can find them in better supermarkets throughout the entire year. They are available without the shell.

I especially enjoyed sharing this information in that it is an inexpensive way of reducing stress and anxiety .It is important to remember that if allergies or medications are of concern, please consult your doctor.

Wishing you a great week with less stress.

Joel Questions for Joel?

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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.”

Election Materials Available

OCEAN COU NTY – The County Clerk’s Election Office now has available updated and revised materials for the 2016 election cycle.

2016 Election Dates, a booklet containing information and reminders on criticial deadlines occurring thoroughout the year, is available upon request as is a comprehensive listing of all municipal elected officials throughout the 33 municipalities of Ocean County.

Candidate Petition Packages for individuals seeking county or municipal office are available at the election office located in room 107 at the court house on 118 Washington St. in Toms River.

Individuals seeking additional election information or questions regarding the 2016 elections can contact the County Clerk’s Election Office at 732-929-2153 or visit the website oceancountyclerk. com.

Parks & Recreation Newsletter Available

O C E A N COU N T Y – T he O c e a n County Parks and Recreation Newsletter has been published. The seasonal newsletter is a schedule of the events and programs sponsored by the department.

The newsletter highlights the offerings of the Parks and Recreation De-

partment as well as information about the 27 parks, nature centers and golf courses throughout Ocean County.

The newsletter is currently available at many park locations. To receive a newsletter, or to be placed on the mailing list, call 877-OCPARKS or visit oceancountyparks.org.

4-H Invites Youths To Join Youth Development Program

OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County 4-H uses a learn-by-doing approach to enable youths to develop the knowledge, attitudes, and skills they need to become competent, caring, and contributing citizens of the world.

The goals of the 4-H Youth Development Program are to: provide informal, educa-

tional programs for youths in grades K to 13th, encourage responsibility, community awareness and character development in youths, strengthen skills for adults working with youths through publications and training, and improve community partnerships and collaborations.

To join, visit ocean.njaes.rutgers.edu/4h/.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast By Jeraldine Saunders ARIES (March 21-April 19): There is a spring in your step. The first week of spring might bring you a chance to widen your circle of acquaintances. Group activities and new friendships could be on your schedule in the week to come.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The simplest solution will solve the most difficult problem. You may think you can shift your funds around like a shell game, but in the end you will see that complicated techniques won’t give satisfying results.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Prepare to parade with the paparazzi. Your popularity grows by leaps and bounds especially in the first part of the week. This is a great time to interview for a new job, ask for favors, or meet the guy or gal of your dreams.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You may be able to recite the rules chapter and verse. It could be a good week to investigate alternative belief systems or to listen avidly to your significant other’s ideas. By embracing new ideas you will grow.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): A round of truth or dare might be in your future. Be truthful to win this week. A casual acquaintance may have the knowledge, know-how, or connections to help you make a wise and possibly lucrative business decision.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Call the shots and use all the tricks of the trade. During the week ahead you can concentrate on becoming a new improved you. Focus on achieving your goals and learn some new ways to accomplish them.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your attention

to workplace politics during the week ahead may improve a relationship. Your personal charm is at a high point. Use it to capture someone’s heart or to make working conditions more harmonious.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Spin a yarn into something useful. You know how to get your point across in a useful and productive way. Say the right thing this week and you will enlighten someone giving them a chance to make positive changes.

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Get major financial matters wrapped up as quickly as possible because by the end of the week you may be tempted to gamble on a losing proposition.

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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Show a united front, not a divided front. As this week unfolds some key people may not agree with you, but you can support their right to have differing opinions. Use friendly persuasion to achieve compromises. (c) 2016 TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.

NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACTS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Commissioners of Fire District No. 2 in the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean, have awarded the following contracts for professional services pursuant to New Jersey statutory law:

AWARDED TO: SERVICES: DURATION: COST:

Richard M. Braslow, Esq. Legal As per contract As per contract

AWARDED TO: SERVICES: DURATION: COST:

Oliver Walling Accounting As per contract As per contract

AWARDED TO: SERVICES: DURATION: COST:

Mohell, Elliot, Bauer & Gass Auditing As per contract As per contract

The contracts and the resolutions awarding same are on file with the Commissioners’ attorney and may be inspected by contacting Richard M. Braslow, Esq., 516 Fielders Lane, Toms River, New Jersey 08755 (732) 341-7537 during normal business hours.

John Poppe, Secretary The Commissioners of Fire District No. 2 Township of Jackson, County of Ocean

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Brilliant Bolognese:The Classic Italian Sauce Comes Together In A Few Simple Steps

By Wolfgang Puck

Aspiring chefs and home cooks alike ask my advice about how they can get better in the kitchen. It may surprise you to know that one of my main tips is one word: simplify.

When people start out with big hopes in the kitchen, they often put too much into one recipe. I made that mistake myself early on.

But if you start with good ingredients and cook them with intelligence and care, you often don’t have to do too much to make amazing food. Take the recipe for a classic beef bolognese, which I have made for my family.

Once upon a time, I used almost twice as many ingredients as you see here.

I finely chopped up vegetables, which I sauteed separately before stirring them into the sauce with the bundle of fresh herbs known as a bouquet garni. I added red wine, plus homemade stock, for even more dimensions of flavor, and then I simmered the sauce for hours to reduce it to a thick consistency.

Most home cooks today don’t have that kind of time or patience. They want to be able to feed their family dishes that don’t take several hours.

So, I’ve simplified my bolognese recipe considerably. This version even includes quick-and-easy ways that my wife, Gelila, also uses when she makes the sauce for our two young sons and me.

Let me share a few suggestions here to help you get the best results: 1. Buy coarsely ground beef (or a mixture of beef and pork), which will add a more robust consistency to the sauce. Ask the butcher to grind it for you if it’s not available in the case; this is often referred to as a “chili grind,” because it’s used for making chili con carne.

2. A few sprigs of fresh herbs simmered in the sauce toward the end of cooking will add wonderful flavor, as will a splash of cream and touches of red pepper flakes and sugar, which heighten the tomato flavor.

3. The best canned tomatoes, I find, are the San Marzano variety from Italy.

They are widely available in wellstocked markets.

Serve a sauce like this with more robust pasta shapes - such as penne, big bowties, or shells - that will stand up to its hearty nature, and make sure the

pasta is cooked al dente (tender but still slightly chewy). Then just close your eyes and enjoy how magically, and simply, you feel transported to Italy.

HEARTY BEEF BOLOGNESE Makes about 5 cups (1.25 L), 4 to 6 servings 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 large yellow onion, chopped 2 tablespoons chopped garlic 1 pound (500 g) coarsely ground beef Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 to 3 tablespoons tomato paste 3 cups (750 mL) canned whole tomatoes, preferably San Marzano variety 1 cup (250 mL) water 2 small sprigs fresh rosemary 2 small sprigs fresh oregano 1/2 cup (125 mL) heavy cream Pinch crushed red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, optional Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and garlic and saute, stirring frequently, until the onions just begin to turn a deep golden brown color, about 10 minutes.

Add the beef and saute for 3 minutes, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Continue cooking until all the moisture given up by the meat has evaporated and the meat has lost all its pink color and starts to caramelize and turn brown, 5 to 6 minutes.

Add the tomato paste and stir well to combine it with the meat, sautéing until the tomato paste darkens in color slightly, about 1 minute. Stir in the tomatoes and 1 cup water. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, breaking up the tomatoes with the wooden spoon. Cover the skillet, reduce the heat low, and simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add the rosemary and oregano sprigs, and stir in the cream. Season to taste with the red pepper flakes, if you’d like a little spiciness, and more black pepper. To heighten the tomato flavor, stir in the sugar, if desired.

Continue simmering, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is very thick, 10 to 15 minutes longer. Serve with your pasta of choice, or transfer to covered containers and refrigerate for up to three days before use.

(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) © 2016 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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85% LEAN GROUND $ 99 CRAB MELT $ 99 LB. HEAT & SERVE 4 BEEF LAND O’ LAKES U.S.D.A. CHOICE BEEF $ 99 AMERICAN CHEESE LB. • EYE ROUND $ 99 TRENTON PORK ROLL SUPER • LB. ROAST JERSEY HARD SALAMI SALE!!!

DIETZ + WATSON GRADE “A” BONELESS $ 99 BAKED TURKEY LB. • CHICKEN BREAST $ 19 SUPER IMPORTED

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Thursday March 24th to Wednesday March 30th

OPEN EASTER SUNDAY 8AM-2PM

NO COUPON - NO LIMIT!!

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SALE DATES!!!

GROCERY 732-928-0677

WINE SELECTIONS

BERINGER’S

9

$ 99

White Zinfandel or White Merlot. . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . .1.5L

FRANZIA

1499

$

Blush, Crisp White, Chillable Red, Sangria.. . . .. . . .5L

FRANCIS COPPOLA DIAMOND SERIES 15 $

99

All Varietals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . .750ML

J.LOHR

$

1099

SANTA MARGHERITA

$

YELLOW TAIL “AUSTRALIAN”

$

Chardonnay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .750ML

2199

Pinot Grigio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .750ML

1299

All Varietals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.5L

VENDANGE

8

$ 99

All Varietals.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .1.5L

ROBERT MONDAVI WOODBRIDGE $1199

All Varietals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.5L

ARBOR MIST

7

$ 99

Fruited Wines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.5L

HOLIDAY SALE!!

“BUY THE CASE”

CRANE LAKE CALIFORNIA

6 PK 750 ML BOTTLES 12 PK 750 ML BOTTLES

95 2995 54

$ $

LITTLE PENGUIN AUSTRALIAN

4995 BOLLA ITALIAN $ 7995 6-1.5L BOTTLES

6-1.5L BOTTLES

$