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Wright Lake Park. The “playground” would have fitness stations, dexterity games and plenty of places to socialize.

Representatives from Wakefern Food Corporation and Pfizer presented the Manchester (Playground - See Page 4)

Annual Aviation Day Lets Novices Share Controls

By Jennifer Peacock MANCHESTER – Residents from Ocean County are invited to learn about model aviation and try it out for themselves August 13.

Ocean County Modelers is hosting its second annual Community Day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Wiskow Field, more commonly known as

Legler Landfill.

“The club will be opening the field up for visitors from the surrounding community. There will be displays and information available about the hobby of model aviation. Cadets from the Civil Air Patrol will be on hand r unning model (Controls - See Page 7)

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Boro To Save Big On Electric Bill

By Jennifer Peacock LAKEHURST – The Borough will save more than $14,000 over the next two years on its electric bill.

Council awarded a 24-month contract to Aggressive Energy, Brooklyn, N.Y., that will save the borough $14,303.95. Aggressive is one of six bidders who sought a contract with the borough.

According to borough clerk Bernadette Dugan, Lakehurst pays for electricity for Borough Hall, Police Department, Public Works Department, Emergency Services complex, water treatment plant, sewer lift station, traffic lights, parking lots and street lighting.

With Jersey Central Power and Light, the borough was paying $45,342.05— $0.09814 for 462,014 kilowatt hours per year—annually. With Aggressive, Lakehurst will save almost 16 percent on the annual bill, paying $0.08266 fi xed on the same usage for a yearly cost of $38,190.08.

The actual amount paid will depend on the kilowatt hours used.

Council worked with EMEX LLC, Houston, on these “reverse energy action” bids from suppliers. Investopedia.com defi nes this auction as “…a type of auction in which sellers bid for the prices at which

–Photos courtesy Manchester Township At right, the color schematic from Pfizer and Wakefern’s presentation at the July 25 Manchester Council meeting, and an example of what seniors playgrounds look like once complete, above.

By Jennifer Peacock laygrounds aren’t just for kids. This one is geared toward seniors.

Manchester Township is being gifted with a place for seniors “exercise, socialize, play, stay healthy, and have fun” at Harry

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Two County Parks Closer To Fully Re-Opening

By Jennifer Peacock OCEAN COUNTY – Two parks destroyed by Super Storm Sandy are finally seeing repairs, but neither will reopen closed facilities this summer.

Michael Mangum, director of Ocean County Parks and Recreation, spoke to The Manchester Times about the progress of two county parks, Cattus Island and Berkeley Island.

Cattus Island County Park The 530-acre Cattus Island County Park in Toms River is open, but sustained damage to its Cooper Environmental Center and the Hidden Beach Trail. Both the Center and Trail are still closed.

However, the Center is under repairs at the moment.

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–Photo by Catherine Galioto The shuttered Berkeley Island County Park, down Brennan Concourse, awaiting repairs after the county goes out to bid this month.

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Township Council with its plan to construct a Senior Motion Wellness System: a playground for adults.

Director of Public Works Al Yodakis thought the call about the donation was a prank at first, he told a chuckling audience.

“This is a full donation to the town. It’s going to be a great benefit to the town,” he said.

The system will be constructed just beyond the bandstand at Harry Wright Lake Park. Yodakis said a few trees will have to be cleared, but that the size of the project doesn’t require a Pinelands permit.

“The point where people access this [system] should be a flat surface. We know we have a lot of EMS calls for fall victims in

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they are willing to sell their goods and services. In a regular auction, a seller puts up an item and buyers place bids until the close of the auction, at which time the item goes to the highest bidder. In a reverse auction, the buyer puts up a request for a required good or service. Sellers then place bids for the amount they are willing

this town. We want to make sure they get to the site safely, and exit the site safely,” resident Edward Lynch said during public comments.

A concrete foundation will be laid and the equipment—in the colors of red, silver, and blue—can include side-by-side striders, recumbent and stationary bikes, handeye dexterity games, and face-to-face leg presses. Benches will encircle the area for persons to rest or have a chat with friends.

The equipment will sit on three-inch foam padding, which is designed to withstand much wear and tear. Yodakis told The Manchester Times the town will be responsible for maintaining the equipment after installation.

It will take about six weeks for the system installation. If the weather holds out, Chuck Meyer from Pfizer said, the system may be

ready for use by September.

“So, we want to make a big deal out of this because we’re excited about it at Wakefern and Pfizer,” Amanda Hoffman of Wakefern said. In addition to a social and traditional media blitz, they plan on holding a System naming contest at the local Shop Rite. “That way the community can have a chance at naming the park, which we thought would be fun. …Most importantly, we’ll also have a launch party and ribbon cutting so we can officially donate the park to the town.”

Councilman Brendan Weiner is pleased Manchester was chosen for the donation.

“I just want to thank you for considering Manchester as a place for this equipment. …

It looks like a great concept,” Weiner said.

This is the first such System that Pfizer and Wakefern have partnered on, Hoffman said. The manufacturer being used on this

project, Xccent Fitness based in Wyoming, Minn., has built 275 senior playgrounds around the country.

According to SeniorPlanet.org, “Also known as outdoor fitness parks, senior playgrounds started cropping up about two decades ago in China, after a national law came into effect that mandated fitness programs for all ages. The idea spread during the 2000’s to England, Japan, Finland, Japan, Germany, Canada and Spain, where more than 40 percent of the population will be 65-plus by 2050. Barcelona now boasts more than 300 senior playground installations.”

“Manchester is thrilled to receive the generous donation of a senior park. It’s a wonderful idea and I know our seniors will put it to good use!” Mayor Kenneth Palmer told The Manchester Times.

to be paid for the good or service, and at the end of the auction the seller with the lowest amount wins.”

Mayor Harry Robbins, a DEP licensed water treatment operator with the Lakewood Tow nship Mu nicipal Utilities Authority, learned of the program there.

“You have a number of suppliers that bid for your business. They start high and bid down. The longer the contract ter m the better price per kilowatt,”

Robbins told The Manchester Times.

All the companies that bid—Aggressive, Constellation Energy, Direct Energy Business, Great Eastern Energy, Hudson Energy, and Major Energy—offered 6-, 12-, 18-, and 24-month contracts.

Once the contract expires, Lakehurst can renegotiate rates with Aggressive or go out to bid again, Robbins said.

Aggressive is simply the energy supplier. JCP&L is still responsible for the

maintenance of the infrastructure.

The borough will be looking into other energy cost savings down the road.

“The same company has reverse actions for gas as well. We the Borough wanted to try the electric action first to get our feet wet. We will be looking into the reverse action for gas next,” Robbins said.

The electric supplier contract with Aggressive Energy starts in September.

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“We have a contractor in there working on the restoration of the building and that phase is nearing completion,” Mangum said. “Once the contractor is out of there, we will be installing exhibits and reopening the building.”

The building completely flooded during Super Storm Sandy, destroying everything from the furniture to the electric to the exhibits.

And then the mold set in. The county turned to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for assistance.

“One of the issues with the building is it sits on an unusual foundation. It’s not a simple matter of raising the building. We had to get structural engineers to evaluate everything.

It sits on a slab that’s in the middle of the building but the exterior is pilings. It would have been extremely expensive to raise the building that way,” Mangum said. “Plus, if the building had been raised, it would have created an EPA issue, because it sits in a wetlands area and we would not be allowed to build that building where it is now with the current environmental regulations.”

The solution, he said, was to “mitigate future damage.”

“We stripped everything off in the middle, everything went to do the studs. If it was flooded again, basically we could just clean the water out, dry it out, and just reopen it.

There’s no more carpet, no more tiles, no more ‘normal’ sheetrock. That was incorporated in redesign of building,” he said.

Some reports have circulated that the build-

The Manchester Times, August 6, 2016, Page 5 ing would be ready for summer. However, Mangum said that was never the case. Once the contractor is finished, which should be soon, it will take at least another month for Mangum and his in-house crew to install exhibits. He hopes the building will be open by autumn.

One silver lining is this: the building will finally be American’s with Disabilities Act compliant. The original building was built around 1980, Mangum said, before ADA. Bringing the building up to code was cost prohibitive.

“We’re still looking on a handicap boardwalk. The bathrooms were not ADA compliant when the storm hit, so basically on our redesign we made sure to make everything ADA compliant. The ramp going in was not ADA compliant, so we had reorient that,” Mangum said. “It was an opportunity to fix all those deficiencies that were built into the original building that were not easily fixed.

The inside of the new building is also laid out a bit differently done that way to address those issues.”

The upfront cost of the $2 million project is being covered by the county. FEMA will reimburse most, but not all, the costs.

Cattus Island is open seven days from dawn to dusk.

Berkeley Island County Park “That one is a lot more complicated than Cattus Island,” Mangum said.

One hundred percent of this park’s infrastructure was damaged or destroyed during Super Storm Sandy. The park has been closed since then, only opening a small portion of the park in a limited window. It remained com-

pletely closed all this year through summer.

“During the storm wind blew from the south, then the east, then it came around to the north, then the northwest, so we literally got damage from every kind of wind switch during the hurricane,” Mangum said.

“The shore line was eroded back on the south side and on the north side. The entry on the north side was destroyed and the south side we lost the south parking lot along the mouth of Cedar Creek which is right on the bay,” he said. “What happens is it was owned by the county before the storm, but once it becomes flooded by county water it becomes state repair land. You can’ just rebuilt the shore line, it’s not that simple.”

A bid was awarded back in 2014 for engineering and design services. The country is currently accepting bids for the construction phase. It’s estimated that the work will take 395 days, give or take due to weather and other circumstances beyond a contractor’s control.

Mangum said he hopes to see a contract awarded by the end of August, at which point the county will release reconstruction costs.

According to the county’s parks and recreation website: “Immediately after the storm we partnered with the New Jersey

Department of Environmental Protection, the Barnegat Bay Partnership and Stevens Institute of Technology to incorporate new design and construction strategies including the use of living shorelines. Living shorelines mimic natural conditions by using nature’s own time-tested examples along with a small component of engineered structures like breakwaters and shoals. The result is a more sustainable and environmentally friendly shoreline. The most obvious benefit is a beautiful shoreline with native plants; but the ecological benefits include the creation of habitat for shellfish, fish, birds, and mammals.

Living shorelines also improve the water quality by capturing runoff and providing for beneficial bacteria and other organisms. The long-term benefits include a stable, resilient shoreline that is able to withstand and recover from future storms.”

“What that does, once we can do that, it makes sense to fix the rest of the park, because it doesn’t make sense to fix the rest of the park and not worry about the shoreline. We couldn’t even get people into the park safely,” Mangum said.

The park is a peninsula that juts out into Barnegat Bay.

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airplane flight simulators for visitors to try,” member Michael Cook said. “If you have ever wanted to try flying an actual remote control plane, members from Ocean County Modelers will be manning several stations allowing visitors to actually fly a plane utilizing what is called a buddy-box. This is a secondary control that allows the experienced pilot to take control of the plane and assist you with flying. There will also be a raffle, 50/50, and refreshments available. The club will also be taking donations to benefit the Disabled American Veterans.”

The event is part of the larger, national Model Aviation Day sponsored by the Academy of Model Aeronautics Foundation. With a membership of more than 175,000 members, the AMA is the world’s

The Manchester Times, August 6, 2016, Page 7 largest model aviation association. OCM is a charter member of AMA. Members of OCM hope the day creates more model airplane enthusiasts.

“One of the problems, when people don’t get involved with clubs like ours, they generally get frustrated, they try it and they quit. This is a very technically demanding enterprise, that if the balance of the plane isn’t right,” OCM member Bill Mar tin said. “The thought that somebody can go buy a plane, go out to a field and start flying is pretty ridiculous.

I tried myself for a year-and-a-half until I found these guys and all I did was break airplanes.”

Martin said his group will bend over backwards to help out flying novices.

“A new person will show up and the plane is not set up right, the balance is not right, we’ll take them through it and we have the ability to put them on a shared

CASA To Host Comedy Night Fundraiser BRICK – CASA of Ocean County is holding a fundraiser Comedy Night on August 12 at the Laurelton Fire House, Route 88 West and Olden Street. The event will run from 6 to 10 p.m.

The event costs $25 in advance and $30 at

the door. The fee includes dinner and one drink ticket.

Tickets can be purchased online at casaofoceancounty.org.

There will also be a gift auction and cash bar.

Call 732-890-3588 with any questions.

Audubon Bingo Reopens WHITING – Audubon Bingo at Pine Ridge, 73 Martin Drive, has reopened. Bingo is held every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome.

controller, and we can have them up in the air in 10 minutes, flying around,” Martin said. “They won’t necessarily be able to take off or land, but with a few lessons, they can learn to do it and it’s a blast.”

The group gives back in other ways, too.

“Ocean County Modelers is very active in our community. We donate each year to the Jackson Township high school scholarship fund, police PBA, fi re and EMTs. Our community efforts reach many with training, demonstrations, and teaching our youth about aeronautics. OCM is involved with several other community groups including Manchester High School, New Egypt Elementary School, local Cub Scouts and the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) program. OCM members invest their time and talents to promote the sport and encourage our youth to pursue engineering and aeronautics,” Cook said.

There’s also an emphasis on veterans.

“OCM is dedicated to supporting our service men and women who have been wounded in our country’s military confl icts. We are proud to have supported the Wounded Warrior Project last year and the Disabled American Veterans this year,” Cook said.

OCM has been helping model airplane enthusiasts for 40 years. While it started as mainly a place to privately fl y and build the planes, the group started hosting flying events in 1989. The group allows flying for all scales of RC flying, including giant scale, jets, sport, trainer, park flyers, micro, helicopters, and drones.

Anyone wishing to join OCM must fi rst belong to the AMA. The annual membership fee for OCM is $70. The group meets 7 p.m., the fourth Wednesday of each month, at the Manchester Municipal Complex, Colonial Drive.

For more information, visit ocmrc.us.

School Supply Collection At Whiting United Methodist Church

WHITING – The Whiting United Methodist Church, located at 55 Lacey Road, is collecting school supplies through August 11 for the Neighborhood Center in Camden. All supplies will be taken to the center on August 12 by the church’s Mission team.

Supplies needed include: pens, pencils, crayons, markers, backpacks, tablets, loose leaf paper, rulers, composition

books, spiral notebooks, white glue, glue sticks, pencil cases, pencil sharpeners, erasers and folders.

Any donations can be dropped off at the church after services on Sundays or can be left at the church office Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.

The Mission Team is very grateful for all donations by the community.

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Editorial Rain Or Not, Water Conservation A Good Idea

Manchester has them: lawn-watering restrictions all summer long.

It’s a conservation measure as lawn watering reached record high use recently.

On the f lipside, the impact of overwatering lawns where heavy amounts of fertilizer or pesticides were applied can create storm water runoff pollution in our waterways.

Adding into this equation is how in 2002, New Jersey was hit by drought, with an inundation of messages and rules on water use.

This year, the word “drought” is no longer on the tip of everyone’s tongue. That, at least, is a classic Good Thing.

But the lack of a deep drought does not mean residents should feel comfortable treating water as if it springs from an endless well. It doesn’t.

Common sense and an eye for the future should prevail. Waste can only come back to bite our collective behind

in the end. Even with water levels fairly comfortable at the moment, Mother Nature can reverse course. Because of the area’s dense, active summer population and the fact that we rely heavily on rainfall to keep water levels adequate, it doesn’t take more than a short dry spell to drop water supplies back to drought levels.

The summer is not yet over. Keep that in mind when using water this summer. It’s an experience we can all share to make conservative water use habits just a bit easier to swallow. And even more important, think about the droughts of years to come. Ocean County and its population are not getting any smaller. We need all the water we can get.

For more information on the drought situation in New Jersey, if any, and any restrictions in effect, visit state.nj.us/ dep/drought/index.html or call 800-4-ITS-DRY.

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Letters To The Editor More Transparency Needed In Medical Billing The Out of Network Transparency Act would help protect us from surprise medical bills. It would crack down on unfair medical billing practices that hurt consumers by charging high, unregulated prices for services outside of health insurance networks.

However, the opposition from highly paid specialists and for-profit hospital owners is threatening to stop the bill in its tracks.

Thousands of New Jerseyans get hit with shocking, unfair medical bills that they cannot afford and they have little or no leverage to negotiate with powerful and wealthy health care providers.

The provisions of A1952 that health care facilities and providers disclose their network status and the estimated costs of services to consumers, and that carriers disclose up-to-date lists of health care facilities and in-network providers. These provisions will establish improvements in transparency.

AARP supports the bill’s provisions that hold consumers harmless when they receive emergency care or have a scheduled procedure at an in-network facility, only to find out after the fact that one or more of the health professionals were out-ofnetwork. This must stop.

Consumers need fair treatment.

Lilyan Cralle AARP New Jersey

Tribal Socialism The writer who proposes eliminating the property tax (June 11, Letter to the Editor) by replacing it with a communal do-it-yourself system of residents contributing their labor and goods in cooperation with fellow residents is describing what has been termed “tribal socialism.”

It is a system of communal self-preservation which has had success in small rural tribal areas, sects and communes, but not in larger, complex townships, cities, counties and states. Those require equipment, services and construction too great for the simple cooperation of citizens unable or unwilling to handle them. That is the role of government and businesses able to pay for the specialized labor necessary to cope.

Paid labor, far from being the writer’s “forced socialism” (a term more accurately applied to the abovementioned self-preservation), is a facet of our capitalist economy.

Avram Shapiro Whiting

Affordable Care Act Success The National Health Interview Survey report is further proof that our country has made undeniable and historic strides thanks to the Affordable Care Act. The uninsured rate fell to 9.1 percent in 2015, making it the first year in our nation’s history that fewer than 1 in 10 Americans lacked

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health insurance, and the report documents the progress we’ve made expanding coverage across the country.

Meanwhile, premiums for employer coverage, Medicare spending and health care prices have risen at exceptionally slow rates. Our country ought to be proud of how far we’ve come and where we’re going.

The Affordable Care Act made everyone’s insurance better, not just the people who have coverage through the Marketplace or even the 20 million people who have coverage because of the law.

Today in America, there’s a father who can no longer be denied coverage because of a pre-existing condition; a mother who can no longer be charged more because she’s a women; and a child who can stay on their parent’s plan up to age 26.

Those rules benefit millions of people, and thankfully, they’re now part of the fabric of America.

There’s still more work to do as we build a health care system that works for everyone and results in better care, smarter spending, and healthier people. But our country is unequivocally on stronger footing today because of the Affordable Care Act. That’s progress to celebrate.

Secretary Sylvia Mathews Burwell U.S. Dept Health & Human Services

Mental Health Reform Needed An important start to making comprehensive mental health reform a reality in America is H.R. 2646. This legislation is a critical step forward toward treating mental illnesses like every other chronic disease.

The bill would promote early identification and intervention, fund new innovation grants and new programs for children, invest in suicide prevention, create a council that will be tasked with developing a plan to reduce incarceration, reduce homelessness for peo-

ple with mental illness, and promote integration of health and behavioral health services, among other initiatives.

The time to act is now, take the few minutes needed to call your legislator and tell them you support this bill, which will improve the lives for many who are living with mental illness and would like to see it passed before the August recess.

Michele Green-Ferrante Program Director Mental Health Association In Ocean-County

Congressman’s Hateful Words A few weeks ago, America watched the largest mass shooting in American history in Orlando and the target were LGBT Americans.

After the shooting, our Congressman, Chris Smith, offered his prayers. What many do not realize is that our community is represented by Congressman, Chris Smith, a religious extremist that uses his position to promote hate and violence against gay Americans.

In 2015 at a human rights meeting in Africa, Smith announced that gay rights are not human rights. “I am a strong believer in traditional marriage and I do not construe homosexual rights as human rights,” Smith said. Last year, in response to the Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage, Smith co-sponsored legislation enabling groups and individuals to deny services to NJ gay couples on the basis of their religious beliefs along with one other NJ Rep Scott Garrett. The First Amendment Defense Act that Smith sponsored would prevent federal retaliation against organizations or individuals that refuse to serve same sex couples citing their religious beliefs. Smith said, “The First Amendment Defense Act is designed to ensure that all Americans, and faith-based organizations in particular, are protected (Letters - See Page 28)

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NEW JERSEY – Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin and Board of Public Utilities (BPU) President Richard S. Mroz announced a new grant program that can help employers offset the installation cost for electric vehicle charging stations across the state, and a new website portal to educate the public about electric vehicles. The goal is this new grant program is to improve New Jersey’s air quality.

The DEP and BPU have teamed together to launch the grant program “It Pays To Plug In.” The first phase of t he prog r a m of fe r s $725,000 in reimbursement grants to employers to offset some of the costs to purchase and install the stations, while also encourag-

NEW JERSEY – A round of federal funding should help the back bays of New Jersey, in areas such as Barnegat Bay where communities are threatened by repeated floods. U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker highlighted $10,954,000 in funding within the FY2017 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Act appropriations bill, which passed the Senate.

“Too many New Jersey families know firsthand the painful impacts of severe f looding and the toll it takes on entire communities,” said Sen.

State To Offer Grants To Employers Who Install Electric-Car Charging Stations

ing employees to ultimately purchase and drive electric vehicles to work. In turn, the use of more electric vehicles on New Jersey’s roads will reduce the amount of tailpipe emissions that affect air quality.

The new “Drive Green New Jersey” initiative and website provide information about the different types of electric vehicles available, how to charge them, affordability and impact on air quality, as well as a variety of useful links for consumers.

“Electric vehicles can play a critical role in helping to improve our air quality,” Commissioner Martin said.

“This new grant program, in addition to the current incentives available in our state, can help improve the affordability of this innova-

tive and proven technology that benefits all New Jersey residents.”

Reimbursement grants are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis of up to $250 for each Level 1 charging station installed, and up to $5,000 for each Level 2 charging station installed. Level 2 stations provide more mileage range for electric vehicles than Level 1 stations. Eligible employers include public, private, for-profit, nonprofit, educational and governmental entities. Owners of parking facilities used by commuters or employees of other companies are also eligible.

“The announced joint effort to incentivize workplace electric vehicle charging stations is yet another step in the implementation of

Governor Christie’s State Energy Master Plan and recognizes its stated goal of encouraging greater use of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid vehicles by improving and expanding the infrastructure needed to support the use of alternative-fueled vehicles throughout New Jersey,” said BPU President Mroz.

“We are also happy that those who are interested in learning more about alternative-fueled vehicles can access the ‘Drive Green New Jersey’ website as part of the state’s efforts to fulfi ll the Energy Master Plan’s call for increased education of consumers regarding energy conservation, renewable energy and technology advancements that they can implement to save on energy expenses,

reduce energy costs for all ratepayers and contribute to a cleaner environment,” BPU President Mroz said.

The DEP worked closely with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs to streamline the permitting process so that homeowners can easily install charging stations.

“If you can charge your electric vehicle at home and you can charge it at work, that goes a long way to relieving range anxiety, which is a well-k now n barrier to the widespread adoption of electric vehicles,” said John Giordano, DEP’s Assistant Commissioner for Air Quality, Energy and Sustainability.

“The state recognizes that a key to the success of any new technology is public buy-in, and to gain that, the

Bill Provides Funding To Help Back Bays

Menendez. “Whether it be Sandy, Irene, Floyd or the seasonal Nor’easter, our state is routinely in the path of severe storms that can destroy neighborhoods and wreak havoc on people’s lives. This funding is vital to moving these communities closer to a long term f lood mitigation solution that will protect residents and property. I am pleased that these important projects were prioritized in the President’s FY17 Budget request and f unded through the Energy and Water Appropriations bill.”

“For years, far too many communities across our

state have been forced to endu re the devast ating impacts of flooding,” said Sen. Booker. “New Jersey families deserve to have the peace of mind that they are out of harm’s way and don’t have to live in constant fear of the next stor m. T hese federally funded projects make an important investment in the safety and well-being of New Jerseyans by helping to mitigate the impact of flooding and making us more resilient in the face of future storms.”

The $37.5 billion funding bill provides $6 billion for U.S. Army Corps of Engi-

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neers civil works programs that fall under flood and storm damage reduction, navigation and ecosystem restoration activities, including the following critical Army Corps projects in New Jersey: New Jersey Backbays - $575,000.

The funding will be used to study the effects of tidal f looding in the bays and estuaries along the Jersey Shore impacted by Superstor m Sa ndy a nd other major coastal storms.

The shorelines of most of the backbays are low elevation, developed with residential and commercial infrastructure and subject to tidal f looding during storms and exacerbated by historic sea level rise that will only increase the magnitude and frequency of the problem.

The study will evaluate flood reduction measures in the densely populated por tions of New Jersey backbays and mainland

public needs to be well-informed. Our new ‘Drive Green New Jersey’ initiative does just that, and presents the information in an easily relatable format that targets the questions the public needs answers to about electric vehicles.”

Emissions from vehicles are a primary cause of ground-level ozone – also known as smog – during summer months.

To learn more about the “It Pays To Plug In” grant reimbursement program, including eligibility criteria, visit drivegreen.nj.gov/ programs.html For more infor mation about the Drive Green New Jersey website portal, visit drivegreen.nj.gov.

To check New Jersey’s daily Air Quality Index, visit njaqinow.net.

coastline areas bordering the bays and tidal tributaries, including private residences, commercial businesses, schools, infrastructure, roads and evacuation routes for coastal emergencies. Potent ial solutions will involve making the at-risk areas more resilient to eliminate coastal storm damages and will take into account future environ mental changes from climate change and sea level rise.

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French Club To Meet At Library

MANCHESTER – Manchester Library’s adult French Club will hold three meetings in August.

Beginners will meet on August 9 at 2 p.m.

Learn the basics of the French language: vocabulary, grammar and basic conversation. The library’s Franco-Americaine librarian will coach participants with vocabulary, grammar and accent. Beginning and intermediate speakers are welcome. The August meeting will focus on learning French words for describing people: personal appearance, personality traits and family relationships. Register for this meeting.

The regular meeting for those who are more fluent will take place on August 29 at 6 p.m.

This is primarily a conversation group in which participants discuss topical events in French, read and discuss French texts and engage in other French oriented activities.

It is geared toward intermediate to advanced

speakers. Register for this meeting.

In addition to the official meeting on August 29, the library has added an additional, more informal conversation meeting once each month in the library’s Community Corner. There is no registration for this and meetings will not be attended by a staff member. August’s “drop in” meeting will take place on August 17 from 2 to 4 p.m.

All three programs offer participants the opportunity to meet and speak with others who are trying to brush up on or improve their French, discuss the French language and learn about French-speaking cultures. Regular practice is fun and can make a world of difference in a participant’s skills.

Call 732-657-7600 or visit theoceancountylibrary. org for more information or to register.

The Manchester branch of the Ocean County Library is located at 21 Colonial Dr.

Bereavement Support Group Announces Meeting Schedule WHITING – The Bereavement Support Group will meet on September 30 at 1 p.m. for the start of the fall session.

The dates for the rest of the session are October 28, November 18 and December 16.

Meetings are held in the D & E room of Crestwood Village VI, 6 Congasia Rd., from

1 to 3 p.m.

The speaker for the meeting is Dr. Anthony Lipari. Meetings are open to everyone in the area. There is social time and refreshments after the meeting.

For more information, call Rosie at 732881-1044.

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Harry Wright Bacteria Levels Closed Beach

By Catherine Galioto and Jennifer Peacock MANCHESTER – After testing high for bacteria, and then high again the next day, Harry Wright Lake was closed to swimmers over several days.

As of presstime, the impacted days were July 22, 23, 24 and 25.

The county tested both beaches at Harry Wright Lake in Manchester. The levels exceeded the county’s limits on July 20.

The bacteria levels were even higher the following day. While sunbathers were still

allowed on the beach, the lake was closed for swimming the above mentioned days.

When the lake was tested at the beginning of the season on May 17, both beaches were well below county limits on bacteria levels.

The county health department preforms regular testing weekly on Monday, but will continue to retest daily for high levels.

A sign is placed on impacted beaches.

For updates on the latest testing, visit ochd. org.

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MANCHESTER – Redeemer Lutheran Nursery School is a non-profit Christian school in which all of the tuition is used for the program in which the children are enrolled.

The nursery school’s purpose is to provide children ages 3 through 5 years with a Christian based preschool program which will enable him or her to develop independence, self-discipline, a love of learning and an awareness of the great gifts that God has given.

The school’s staff is comprised of teachers and aides experienced in working with young children. The school is licensed by the New Jersey Department of Children and Families.

A child must be 3 years old by October 1

of the year they are entering to be enrolled in RLNS. Likewise, a child must be 4 years old by October 1 to be placed in the 4–year– olds program.

Children in the 3–year–olds class will not be allowed to advance into the 4–year–olds class during the school year.

All students must be toilet trained.

Completed registration and full payment of fees is required to enroll a child in the program. Students will be accepted in the order of application with designated fees received.

Tuition is based on an annual fee that is divided into 10 payments. A deposit of one month’s tuition and non-refundable registration fee of $50 is required to reserve a space.

Pine Ridge Seeks Vendors For Fair WHITING – Pine Ridge at Crestwood is looking for vendors for its vendor and healthcare fair. The fair will be held on September 17.

The goals of the event are to help seniors in

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MANCHESTER – Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T.) is a gang and violence prevention program built around school-based, law enforcement officer-instructed classroom curricula. The program is intended as an immunization against delinquency, youth violence and gang membership for children in the years immediately before the prime ages for introduction into gangs and delinquent behavior.

G.R.E.A.T. lessons focus on providing life skills to students to help them avoid using delinquent behavior and violence to solve problems. The G.R.E.A.T. program offers a

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August Activities For Teens & Tweens At Library

MANCHESTER – The Manchester branch library has these activities scheduled throughout August just for teens and tweens: August 12, at 2 p.m.: Smoothie Wars – For those ages 12 to 18. Compete in a creative challenge using a blender to mix several ingredients to discover new and healthy flavors.

Everyone will sample the recipes. Inform the library if there are any food allergies.

August 18, at 6:30 p.m.: Zen Gardens and Coloring – For those ages 12 to 18. Spend a fun afternoon at the library making a miniature Japanese rock garden and doing some coloring.

August 19, at 4 p.m.: S.A.I.L. Party – This program is for all of this year’s S.A.I.L. Volunteers. This is a special event for the library

to show appreciation to participants of its summer teen volunteer program.

August 22, at 6:30 pm: Pokémon Club – For ages 11 to 16. Battle in video games, trade cards and talk about all things Pokémon. With the participant’s parents’ permission, teens can bring their DS and other games.

Register for these free programs. Call 732657-7600 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org.

For craft/maker projects, all raw materials will be supplied by the library at no additional cost to participants. For more information, contact Karyn Beltle, the Teen Services Librarian at the Manchester branch Library.

The Manchester branch of the Ocean County Library is located at 21 Colonial Dr.

Crestwood Village V To Host Car Show WHITING – Crestwood Village V, located at 325 Schoolhouse Road, will hold its Second Annual Classic Car Show on August 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The rain date will be August 14.

There will be music, food for purchase, vendors and classic cars. To enter a classic car into the show, pay the registration fee of $15 per car at the door or $10 in advance.

For registration forms, call Jeanne at 732-350-0700, ext. 203 or email Jeanne at

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Proceeds from the car show entrants will benefit the K9s for Warriors. K9s For Warriors is dedicated to providing service canines to warriors suffering from post-traumatic stress disability, traumatic brain injury and/or military sexual trauma as a result of military service post 9/11. The goal is to empower these warriors to return to civilian life with dignity and independence. K9s For Warriors is a tax-exempt 501(C) (3) nonprofit organization.

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WHITING – The Italian American Club of Whiting will hold its monthly meeting on September 15 at Unity Hall 3, Schoolhouse Road.

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The Carrabba’s Fundraiser is on September 10. The cost of the tickets are $20 per person.

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The club will also take a trip to the Columbus Day Parade on October 9. The bus sign up will be $5 per person. Tickets can be purchased at the club meeting.

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WHITING – The Crestwood Village IV Get Together Club has a number of events.

On August 19, there is an Ice Cream Meet and Mingle Social. Those in attendance will build their own ice cream sundae. This social will run from 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $5 if purchased ahead of time or $8 at the door.

On September 29, the club will host a bus trip to Magic Gardens in Philadelphia. Those in attendance will have the option to buy lunch or pack a lunch to eat in the park near Magic Gardens. The boarding time is 9:45 a.m., the departure time is 10 a.m. and the

trip will return at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $43 per ticket.

On October 21, the club will host its First Annual Chili Cook-Off from 4 to 8 p.m. Sign up to cook chili and have it judged. The club will also serve hot dogs, soda, coffee and tea.

BYOB. Tickets are $10.

On November 16, meet up at Fortune Buffet at Route 37 in Toms River at 6:30 p.m.

Registration is required.

There is no meeting in December.

Purchase tickets for any of these events on Mondays from 10 to 11 a.m. and 5 to 6 p.m.

Beginning Ballet Classes For Adults At Library MANCHESTER – The Manchester branch Library will host Beginning Ballet classes for adults on August 11 and 25 at 10 a.m.

Participants will learn the basic ballet positions and how to achieve correct posture, muscle usage, balance and grace. Participants are asked to wear socks, if they do not own ballet slippers, and comfortable clothing.

In addition to being currently employed as a librarian with the Ocean County Library,

the instructor, Laurence Boueil is an experienced dance instructor. She has trained in both classical ballet and modern dance in New Jersey and New York City for over 20 years.

Register for this free adult program by calling 732-657-7600 or visit theoceancountylibrary. org. Signing a release waiver is required before participation.

The Manchester branch of the Ocean County Library is located at 21 Colonial Dr.

Recreation Department To Host Marine Science Camp MANCHESTER – Manchester Township Recreation is hosting the Marine Science Camp at Lake Horicon from August 22 to 26.

The camp will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Camp activities include: marine ecology education, water quality sampling and testing,

seining, sieving, plant and animal identification and environmental awareness.

The fee is $295 per child and a $20 discount for siblings.

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Travel Committee To Host Peddler’s Village Trip WHITING – The Meadows of Lake Ridge Travel Committee is hosting a trip to Peddler’s Village, Lahaska, PA. The trip is on October 5.

The trip’s activities will include lunch at Cock-N-Bull and the show “Golden Girls.”

Enjoy new shops within walking distance of restaurant.

Trips leave from the Meadows Clubhouse parking lot, 2 Clear Lake Road..

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Police: Stay Away From Timber Rattlesnakes

MANCHESTER – The Manchester Township Police Department has received several confirmed sightings of Timber rattlesnakes in the Roosevelt City section of Whiting. Timber rattlesnakes are poisonous reptiles that are considered endangered in New Jersey.

Residents are cautioned not to disturb or approach them.

Robert T. Zappalorti, the executive director/president of Herpetological Associates, Inc., assisted Manchester Police and advised that it is currently mating season, when the male snakes seek out females. While these snakes are present throughout the state, they are prevalent in Fox Hollow, Roosevelt City and Timber Green.

According to the State Department of Environmental Protection, the following should be done if one should encounter a rattlesnake: Do not approach a rattlesnake – The timber rattlesnake is basically –Photo courtesy Manchester Township Police a passive animal, but can become Department defensive when threatened. Because Timber rattlesnakes are considered endangered rattlesnakes view humans as predators, a human’s prolonged presence and should be kept at a distance. could encourage a defensive strike.

Immediately take note of the time and Never attempt to handle a rattlesnake – This is extremely threatening to the rattlesnake, call the Endangered and Nongame Species and encourages defensive strikes. In addition, program: Southern region: 609-628-2103, Northern the timber rattlesnake is protected under the NJ Endangered Species Act. Therefore, it region: 908-735-8975 or 908-735-9281 and is illegal to kill, handle or harass a timber on weeknights/ weekends: 1-877-WARN DEP. rattlesnake in New Jersey.

For additional information, including steps Move a safe distance away from the snake.

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This camp specializes in the basics to advanced skills of cheerleading. Children will learn all aspects of cheer including: tumbling, jumps, stunting and dance in the

week long camp.

At the end of the week, the children will learn an entire routine.

Make sure that participating children wear sneakers, short and a t-shirt or tank top. Hair must be in a high pony tail.

Children should pack a lunch and bring plenty of water.

Call Manchester Recreation at 732-657-8121 ext. 5102 to register.

Church To Hold Vacation Bible School MANCHESTER – The Redeemer Lutheran Church is holding a Vacation Bible School from August 8 to 12 from 9 a.m. to noon. This year’s theme is Barnyard Roundup.

Children will look into the Bible and explore five Bible accounts where Jesus graciously gathers people together to be with Him. Participants will sing songs, do crafts, eat snacks ans play games.

Registration is open for ages 3 to 11. To register, visit vbsmate.com/redeemermanchester, call 732-281-1537 or e-mail mrsdwagner@ gmail.com.

There is also the option to volunteer as part of the VBS staff. There are many ways to be involved that will fit volunteers’ schedule and interests.

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Manchester Branch Library’s Health Programs

MANCHESTER – During August, the Manchester branch Library will offer four programs that are part of the library’s “Chapters of Health” series. Chapters of Health programs provide general information on health topics that are of concern to many people. The presenters are professionals from local health related organizations that have partnered with the library to help educate the public.

August 8, 15, 22, 29, September 12 and 29, from 1 to 4 p.m: “Take Control of Your Health: Chronic Disease Self-Management” – This course helps individuals with chronic conditions overcome daily challenges and maintain an active and fulfilling life. Participants will learn new ways to better manage their health.

Trained peer leaders will teach participants how to overcome anger and depression, manage stress, improve communication skills, increase their energy and become stronger in mind and body. They will be informed about healthy eating, weight management, decision making/ problem solving techniques, fall prevention and how to sleep better. The most important goal of the workshop is to help participants become more confident and feel less alone with their ongoing health issues. The workshop is modeled after the Stanford University program described in the book, “Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions.” Participants will receive a copy of this book and a relaxation CD. Refreshments will be provided at each of the six sessions. Sign up once for all six.

August 9, at 10 a.m: “Understanding Food Labels: Breaking It Down” – Staff from Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield Blue to You will

teach participants about the Food and Drug Administration’s standardized nutrition labels that are required by law on most packaged food items. Their presentation will identify and explain the sections of the label. Terms such as serving size, servings per package and percent of daily value will be defined. They will also discuss advertising/packaging statements like “low fat, “reduced calories” and “no sugar added” that are confusing to shoppers and others like “natural,” “healthy” and “organic” that are misleading.

August 16, at 2 p.m: “No-Cook Meals Demo” – Jennifer Klein from ShopRite of Manchester will show attendees how to prepare healthy, tasty and refreshing meals without turning on the oven. Samples will be provided from the dishes she creates and recipe handouts will be available to take home.

August 23, at 10 a.m.: “Brain Games: Keep the Mind Sharp” – Representatives from Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield Blue to You will discuss brain health from the perspective that the brain is a “master computer” that can be kept in best working order through routine maintenance activities, even as people age. Some of these that will be touched upon include diet, physical exercise and proper amounts of rest. There are also fun games and mental exercises one can play to stimulate and strengthen different areas of the brain to aid memory. Participants will try out some of these.

Register for any of these free programs online at theoceancountylibrary.org or call 732-6577600. The Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library is located at 21 Colonial Dr.

Manchester Requires Dog Licensing MANCHESTER – The owners of all dogs seven months of age or older are required to annually apply to the municipal clerk of Manchester Township for a dog license. In order for the license to be issued, the owner must present proof that a licensed veterinarian has vaccinated the dog against rabies and that the duration of immunity from that vaccination extends through at least 10 months of the 12-month licensing period.

An exemption to the rabies inoculation requirement shall be granted if the owner presents written certification from a licensed veterinarian that the dog cannot be vaccinated due to a med-

ical condition or course of therapy.

Dog licenses are renewed during the month of June. Renewals will not be accepted prior to June 1 and those renewing after June 30 will be subject to a late fee of $5. Late fees will not be imposed for those individuals who either take possession of a new dog or become a new resident of the township after June 30.

Dog licensing fees are as follows: $8 for a one year license for neutered or spayed dogs, $11 for a one year license for non-neutered or spayed dogs, $21 for a three year license for neutered or spayed dogs and $30 for a three year license for non-neutered or spayed dogs.

Quilting Bee Available MANCHESTER – Quilting Bee meetings take place from 1 to 3 p.m. on the second and fourth Friday of each month at the library.

The next meetings are scheduled for August 12 and 26. Members work on individual and group projects while exchanging ideas,

patterns techniques and conversation. No registration.

Call 732-657-7600 or go online to theoceancountylibrary.org for more information. The Manchester branch of the Ocean County Library is located at 21 Colonial Dr.

Property Tax Payment Information MANCHESTER – Property taxes are due four times per year. The due dates are February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1.

There is a grace period of 10 calendar days.

Tax bills are mailed once annually in July.

If a resident does not receive their tax bill, contact the Property Tax Office to

obtain a copy at 732-657-8121 ext. 3700.

A copy fee of seven cents per copy may be charged.

Residents can pay their taxes and make water and sewer payments online by visiting manchestertwp.com and going to the “Department of Finance” page.

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Walking Tours Of Joint Base Lakehurst

LAKEHURST – Come visit the Navy Lakehurst Heritage Center at Joint Base Lakehurst.

All tours begin at the Cathedral of the Air. Do not go directly to the base.

The walking tours include: the Hindenburg crash site, the Navy Lakehurst Heritage Center, the Ready Room, the POW-MIA Room and Historic Hangar One. School groups are welcome.

Tours are offered through October every Wednesday and the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Two weeks advanced notice is necessary. Call Don Adams at 732-818-7520 for information about the tours.

There are strict security requirements that must be followed: Everyone wishing to take the tour must adhere to strict security requirements and must register by calling 732-818-7520 or contacting navlake@prodigy.net.

Due to Department of Defense security regulations, no foreign nationals may go on the tours.

All guests must be registered two weeks before the date of their tour.

No walk-ins or additions to the group will be accepted on the day of the tour.

Tours may be cancelled for military operations, security issues and weather without notification.

Contact Ocean County Hunger Relief For Help

OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County residents who are in need of emergency food assistance can place a food request into The Board of Social Services on Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. by calling: 732-349-1500 for Northern Ocean County and 609-242-6100 for Southern Ocean County.

For emergency cases, call 732-505-HELP. Ocean County Hunger Relief encourages clients in need of emergency food assistance to apply for “Food Stamps” (SNAPS) online at njhelps.org or calling 732-349-1500 and

asking for the “Food Stamps” department.

For all other assistance needs, call 2-1-1 (CONTACT).

Ocean County Hunger Relief does carry baby formula, diapers and wipes. Call in advance to check availability or try: Birthright Northern Ocean County at 732-349-0154, Birthright Southern Ocean County at 609-660-0484 or Open Door Pregnancy at 732-240-8043.

The Ocean County Hunger Relief main office is located at 21 Germania Road, Toms River.

Any further questions can be directed to ochrelief@yahoo.com.

Tribute Show At The Four Seasons

WHITING – The Crestwood Village V Travel Bocce Club will have a Tribute to The Four Seasons show featuring The Jersey Four on October 29 from 6 to 10 p.m.

Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door. Tickets can be purchased every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to noon at Hilltop Clubhouse, 325

Schoolhouse Rd. Tickets are non-refundable.

Included in the ticket is a buffet of sausage and peppers, eggplant rollantini, chicken marsala, penne vodka, salad, bread and butter, coffee, dessert and soft drinks. BYOB. Call Debbie at 201-618-8514 or Joe at 732573-0465 to reserve tickets or tables.

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Regenye said, “Getting children all the vaccines recommended by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) immunization schedule is one of the most important things parents can

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HeRe’s to youR HeALtH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

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It’s such a simple question and yet, I bet your own opinion of how you feel matters little to your doctors. It’s quite frequent that you’re told not to worry about your health if a lab test comes back as “normal.” The assumption is made that nothing’s wrong. New research suggests that how you feel is a more reliable indicator of future illness than your labs.

Researchers from Rice University in Texas have reason to believe that how you feel holds greater value than blood tests do. I concur. If you were talking to me, I would trust what you tell me more than I do any piece of paper from a lab because of a dozen reasons.

For one, the reference ranges on labs are often bad because they were determined by a sick population. Your blood samples may not have been centrifuged long enough. Maybe it wasn’t refrigerated in transit. There are so other reasons too.

This reminds me of a one-man experiment I did recently. I wanted to see what happens when you use two different labs to measure the same thing. We tested Sam’s c4a levels, an inflammatory biomarker. Quest determined the level to be 9,725 and Labcorp said it was 319. Can you see how messed up your treatment regimen will be if you rely solely on labs?

The numbers are off by thousands!

Sometimes the biomarkers that doctors test you for are just for screening, rendering them pretty useless IMHO (in my humble opinion). For example, thyroid testing and dosage changes

are often based upon your TSH blood test, but you realize that isn’t measuring your thyroid hormone right? And “Total Cholesterol” labs are useless because they don’t tell you “particle size” or “number,” yet a bazillion statin prescriptions have been written based upon this number.

So when I read the research conducted by Dr. Kyle Murdock, Dr. Christopher Fagunde and the rest of their team, it made a ton of sense to me.

The truth is: Physicians should stop telling you everything is fine when your labs are “normal” and you are sitting there in tears trying to explain that something is wrong.

You should not be ignored if you’re not feeling any better on medication.

They should trust you. And you should trust your instinct more. This is not an excuse to go all hypochondriac on me okay? I’m just saying if you feel bad, keep digging at what the root cause is. I’m also hoping you don’t go order a cheeseburger and fries to celebrate your “normal” cholesterol.

According to Dr. Christofer Fagundes, a professor of psychology at Rice University, “When a patient says, ‘I don’t feel like my health is very good right now,’ it’s a meaningful thing with a biological basis, even if they don’t show symptoms.”

If you’d like to learn more about this, I will email you a longer version of this article, sign up for my newsletter at suzycohen.com. How happy would you be to know that “it’s not in your head” and how awesome would it be if you were taken seriously? Trust your gut feeling more.

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Ocean County College Foundation To Hold Golf Outing

JACKSON – The Ocean County College Foundation is holding its 15th Annual Golf Outing at Pine Barrens Golf Club on September 20. The golf outing will feature “Beat the Pro” and “Putting” contests. The event will be held rain or shine.

The entry fee is $325 per player. This fee includes lunch, use of driving range

before the shotgun start, green fees, golf cart and a golf gift.

An awards and cocktail reception, in the clubhouse, will immediately follow the afternoon tournament.

Soft spikes and golf attire are required.

“In our first 14 years, we raised over $750,000 to suppor t the st udents of Ocean County College and we have set

our sights on a goal of $50,000 for this year,” said Michael B. York, Golf Outing Chairman, OCC Foundation. “By providing students with excellent educational opportunities, it opens a new world of possibilities and paves the way for their future success.”

Individuals and businesses may lend suppor t by becoming a sponsor. All

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The registration deadline is August 29.

To register as a player or sponsor, call the OCC Foundation at 732-255-0492.

Ladies Society To Collect School Supply Donations

MANCHESTER – The Ladies Society at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2309 Route 70 East, is collecting school supplies for children that are placed in the Providence House.

Even one item is appreciated to help them get ready for school.

The society will hold its first meeting on September 4, after the 8:30 a.m. church service.

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State Extends Property Tax Reimbursement Deadline

OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County seniors who are eligible for a property tax reimbursement from the state of New Jersey now have until October 17 to file an application.

Ocean County Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari, chairman of Senior Services, is encouraging the 160,000 seniors living in Ocean County to apply now and not wait until October deadline.

“This is a beneficial program for our seniors, providing some property tax relief,” he said.

In order to receive a reimbursement for the difference between the amount of property taxes paid for 2014 and 2015 applicants must meet the following requirements: They must have been 65 or older as of December 31, 2014, or, if under age 65, they were actually receiving Federal Social Security disability benefit payments on or before December 31, 2014, and December 31, 2015.

They must have lived in New Jersey continuously since December 31, 2004, or earlier, as either a homeowner or a renter; and have owned and lived in their own home

(or have leased a site in a mobile home park for a manufactured or mobile home that they own) since December 31, 2011, or earlier.

They must have paid the full amount of the property taxes due on the home for 2014 by June 1, 2015, and for 2015 by June 1, 2016 (if a mobile home owner, have paid the full amount of mobile home park site fees for 2014 by December 31, 2014, and for 2015

by December 31, 2015).

And their total annual income for 2014 did not exceed $85,553 and for 2015 did not exceed $87,007. With very few exceptions, all income received during the year must be taken into account to determine eligibility (including social security, pension income, etc.).

Vicari said property tax reimbursement payments can be affected by the State Budget appropriation.

Vicari said that first time filers can contact the Ocean County Office of Senior Services at 732-929-2091 and request an application or additional information on the program.

Seniors who have applied in the past receive a preprinted application from the state.

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Use Alternate Means Of Travel Dear Joel, I have finally reached a time in my life where I can enjoy the fruits of my labor. Both my wife and I are now reaching 70 and I have reached an age where I can start traveling. Traveling is a luxury that I deprived myself of until I felt comfortable spending the money. Here is my problem. Now that we have some extra dollars and free time, my wife will not join me in my dreams. She has been afraid of flying since we’ve met and refuses to give it a try. I assure her that it is the safest means of travel but to no avail. I want to start seeing the world.

Answer There is much in your letter to analyze. I will start with “She has been afraid of flying since I met her.” You knew that this may have been a problem between the two of you but chose to marry her anyway. She obviously has other qualities that are appealing to you. There are courses, hypnosis and other methods of getting rid of such fears. Alan, I have no statistics but you can be certain that it works for many but not for others.

There is so much to see in our beautiful country. You can go on a bus or train. There

are organized tours that do a wonderful job of both.

Additionally, cruising, although once travel for the rich and famous only, has for decades been the best value of all in travel. There are many cruise lines that now leave from New Jersey, New York, Boston, Maryland and other nearby places. Alan, you can actually go around the world without getting on a plane.

Lastly, there are no rules that say that if you want to see India, Israel or Italy, that you can’t travel without your wife. This feeling of it being her fault of your deprivation is simply not true. Once again, there are organized tours both for seniors and the general population.

Respectfully, stop make excuses and start packing. It isn’t your wife who is holding you back!

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See N.J.S.A. § 56:8-19.

To violate the Act, a person must commit an “unlawful practice,” which may fall into one of three general categories: 1. affirmative acts; 2. knowing omissions; or 3. regulation violations. The third category is based on violations of regulations enacted under N.J.S.A. § 56:8-4, the Home Improvement Act. The essential purpose behind the Home Improvement Act is to eliminate sharp practices, deception, fraud, and misrepresentation of material facts by “Sellers” aka “contractors.” To this end the Act seeks to provide procedures for the regulation and content of home improvement contracts by establishing standards to facilitate enforcement of the requirements of the Act. N.J.A.C. § 13:45A16.1. The term “Seller” is defined as any person engaged in the business of making or selling home improvements, and includes corporations, partnerships, associations and any other form of business organization or entity, and its officers, representatives, agents and employees. N.J.S.A. § 56:8137. The regulations broadly define “home improvement” to cover nearly every type of residential improvement or repair, including, but not limited to: the remodeling, altering, painting, repairing, renovating, restoring, moving, demolishing, or modernizing of residential or noncommercial property or the making of additions thereto, and includes, but is not limited to, the construction, installation, replacement, improvement, or repair of driveways, sidewalks, swimming pools, terraces, patios, landscaping, fences, porches, windows, doors, cabinets, kitchens, bathrooms, garages, basements and basement waterproofing, fire protection devices, security protection devices, central heating and air conditioning equipment, water softeners, heaters, and purifiers, solar heating or water systems, insulation installation, siding, wallto-wall carpeting or attached or inlaid floor coverings, and other changes, repairs, or improvements made in or on, attached to or forming a part of the residential or noncommercial property.

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from government discrimination based on their moral and religious convictions.”

When a senior member of Congress announces that gay humans are not the same as other humans and sponsors discriminatory legislation based on personal religious ideology, he is promoting hate and ultimately violence. Smith should be held accountable for his bigotry, we have the power to hold him accountable in November.

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For Those Eligible, Voting Should Be Easy The elections process is not usually grist for inflammatory rhetoric. But this year has been different. Republican Donald Trump labeled the GOP primary process “crooked.” Democrat Bernie Sanders suggested his party’s use of super-delegates made its nominating process a “rigged system.”

For many voters, the intricacies of voting rules quickly became a topic of overriding interest.

Now that the primaries are over, I hope Americans remain just as intrigued by the

laws governing general-election voting in their states. Because at the moment, this country is engaged in an experiment with the democratic process that should rivet everyone who cares about representative government.

We’ve seen two diverging trends in the states in recent years. One approach has sought to make voting more difficult. Since the 2010 elections, 22 states have put laws in place narrowing voters’ ability to go to the polls. They have decreased the time allotted for voting; added tough ID requirements; reduced options for voting prior to Election Day; added proof-of-citizenship requirements; and made it necessary for voters to register well before Election Day. These steps, their backers contend, are necessary to guard against voter fraud and assure the integrity of the ballot.

Other states have moved in the opposite direction. They’ve made it easier to register to vote; have added longer hours for voting on Election Day; have moved to mail-in ballots; and encourage early voting. They’ve done all they can to make the process of voting simple and convenient.

On the whole, Republicans at the state level have favored greater restrictiveness and Democrats greater ease, but you don’t have to be a partisan of one side or the other

to recognize that politicians believe a great deal is at stake. Whatever they give as their reasons for pushing a particular approach, you can be sure they are also calculating the effect of rules changes on the outcome of elections, and they’ll do all they can to tilt the rules in their favor.

Which is why the question of how to approach the right to vote isn’t going to be settled any time soon. There are a lot of court cases pending in the various states, and it’s likely there will be conflicting judicial opinions.

If we’re going to debate the electoral process as a nation, let’s keep in mind the core issue: it should be easy to vote — and hard to cheat. Casting your ballot is a fundamental constitutional right, and ensuring that every eligible voter can do so is basic to our system.

Every American should be able to exercise his or her right to vote without feeling cowed — which is why I worry that efforts to limit voting will have a pernicious effect on our system of representative government.

The evidence on this is mixed. A recent paper by political scientists at UC San Diego analyzing turnout between 2008 and 2012 in states with strict voter ID laws found that they depressed voting overall — more among Democratic constituencies, but among Republicans, too. Yet recent

research also suggests that the opposite is not true: easing voting rules in states that never tightened them does not necessarily boost turnout.

One certainty in all this is that a lot of people who are eligible to vote for various reasons do not choose to do so. Of the 219 million Americans eligible to vote in 2014, the Census Bureau reported last year, roughly 41 million were not registered; and turnout in actual elections is even lower.

Voting behavior may be more related to motivation than it is to statutory activity.

A more pressing certainty is that our entire voting system needs attention. All too many jurisdictions try to run elections on the cheap, with machinery and processes that are inadequate to the task. Even now, 16 years after the 2000 presidential election revealed deep flaws in the patchwork of ways we record and tally votes, the system remains rickety.

“The vigor of American democracy rests on the vote of each citizen,” a national commission on voting once wrote. Keep that in mind this election year — and pay attention to how your state approaches its obligation to safeguard that vigor.

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SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF SPINAL STENOSIS

Overall, spinal stenosis symptoms are often characterized as: • Developing slowly over time, or slow onset • The pain you feel is not constant, or some describe it as coming and going.

• Occurring during certain activities (such as walking for lumbar stenosis) and/or positions (such as standing upright for lumbar stenosis) • The pain is relieved by rest (sitting or lying down) and/or any flexed forward position.

There are many cases involving spinal stenosis where the person does not present with any symptoms at all. However, more times than not, a person will show signs and symptoms

of spinal stenosis which differ from one region of the spine to the other. More specifically, signs and symptoms for the cervical spine can be weakness, and or numbness and tingling in the arms and hands, as well as local pain in the neck. In lumbar stenosis, the spinal nerves become compressed and can produce symptoms of sciatica, such as numbness and tingling, and or pain radiating into the buttock and legs.

CAN SPINAL STENOSIS BE TREATED?

The answer is, yes, spinal stenosis can be treated with several different methods, most of which do not require surgery. Courses of treatment include Physical Therapy, activity modification, epidural injections, and medication.

cured or managed with non-invasive treatments. In some cases an orthopedic surgeon will have to perform surgery to decrease the compression of the nerves that exit the vertebrae. This course of treatment is usually done as a last resort if the non-invasive courses of treatment have failed.

Spinal stenosis can be a very painful and debilitating condition, but it can be treated. If you suffer from neck or low back pain, you should talk to your physician or make an appointment with an orthopedist to be properly evaluated.

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Physical Therapy – A physical therapy program consisting of strengthening, stretching, modalities, and manual work from a licensed therapist is a great course of treatment to decrease or eliminate pain.

Activity Modification - Patients are usually counseled to avoid activities that worsen their spinal stenosis symptoms. For lumbar stenosis patients, certain positions are more comfortable such as flexed positions. Example would be getting relief when leaning over onto a shopping cart at the grocery store.

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Beachwood Dental Arts

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By Kylie Hastings When you think of a trip to the dentist you may think of cleanings and cavities but today’s dentist can do so much more than that. Forget the spa because whether it’s the color of your teeth or the lines on your face bothering you, a great dentist can take care of it for you.

1. Whitening your teeth can turn back the years of coffee, wine, and cigarette stains bringing you a more youthful and clean look. It’s not only ideal for special occasions and job interviews, but for your everyday life. White teeth will make you feel more confi dent and look healthier, helping you to live your best life!

2. Dentists like Beachwood Dental Arts provide Facial Rejuvenation fillers to eliminate frown lines and age lines in-house! This means that those thin lines around your mouth from smoking and drinking out of water bottles can be a thing of the past. You can have the full lips you’ve always wanted and revitalize your beauty and confidence.

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5. Straightening your teeth can not only make you feel better, it can be better for your mouth, jaw, and overall health. Dr. Edward Checkett is now providing Invisalign services to help patients of all ages feel healthy and happy.

The dentists and dental hygienists at Beachwood Dental Arts in Beachwood, NJ also encourage that you come in at least every 6 months for a regular cleaning, as well as a head and neck exam to check for any oral problems. Better oral health means better overall health!

Beachwood Dental Arts is a friendly dental office that has been around for 56 years and treats its staff and patients like family. They also have their own in-house denture lab that allows them to do replacements and relines within a few hours, a complete denture in one day. This also means they have impeccable and immediate quality control over their appliances. They are up-to-date on ground-breaking procedures and devices, and even have an innovative Sleep Apnea device available for patients who need it.

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Beachwood Dental Arts is located at 659 Atlantic City Blvd., Beachwood, NJ 08722. You can contact them at 732-3490555 or beachwooddentalarts. com. (Right) Pictured are Dr. Vincent Felici, left, and Dr. Assad Tanios, right. to 100 years old. For four generations local residents have been choosing Beachwood Dental Arts for their dental needs, and you should too.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of aUGUST 6-aUGUST 12

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your motto may be “the more the merrier” as this week unfolds. The urge to experiment with new and different things may be more tempting than usual.

Your idea of what can be fun might amuse or intrigue less adventurous souls.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Manners mean everything. There is a tendency for authority figures to be exacting in the week ahead, with a requirement for formality and respect. Your ambitions may surge and social exchanges may have a businesslike air.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Reserve judgment and make your own decisions. The attention of others can boost your spirits but it may be best to get all the facts before making a promise. Close companions may expect you to uphold high standards this week.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Congeniality and sociability is tempered by decorum as the week unfolds, so horseplay may be inappropriate. Remain organized and tend to the business at hand. Handle financial affairs with an eye on long term profits.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You seem to have the golden touch. Use an opportunity to bind someone more closely who can enrich your life or your wallet. People you meet in the week to come could be especially helpful over the long term.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): It might be a wonderful week to plant seeds for the future.

Promises that are made will very likely be honored and business plans will be well organized. Loved ones, however, may ask, “What’s in it for me?”

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pencils haven’t yet done any work. You have a tendency to compare yourself to others, but shouldn’t feel let down by the comparison. In the week ahead be proud of your myriad accomplishments.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Relationships may shift to a new level and business alliances could undergo an important transition. You may become more aware of public opinion this week. Innovation under stressful circumstances is your biggest strength. sAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Be confident of your accuracy when dealing with vague problems. In the week to come you may be motivated to be the best you can be.

Burn off some nervous energy by accepting an invitation for a change of scene.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Shakeups are quickly forgotten after the dice have been thrown. Make an effort to cooperate with everyone as this week unfolds. You and a partner must come to terms about a joint financial obligation or investment.

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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Make a choice. You can fall prey to fear or promote understanding. In the week ahead you can tighten the bonds of key relationships or launch important initiatives with impunity. This might be a good time for a first date or meeting.

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By Wolfgang Puck Though you could hardly label me an Italian chef with a name like Wolfgang Puck, I can’t deny that some of my early fame was sparked by the gourmet California-style pizzas I began serving when I opened my first Spago back in 1982. Still, it surprises me even today when guests sing the praises of a recipe I never could have imagined would be associated with me. That recipe? Meatballs!

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The recipe gets requested a lot, with people almost whispering when they ask me to “share the secrets” that make these meatballs so juicy and hearty tasting. But there really aren’t any earth-shaking secrets to divulge about these meatballs. The key to success is really about paying a lot of attention to easy-to-achieve little details that add up to something truly delicious and satisfying.

That starts with the way I make the meatballs extra light, moist and fluffy. A trick smart home cooks have used for ages: soaking bread in milk before adding it to the mixture. That mixture also includes onions and garlic, sauteed in olive oil to develop their sweetness and aroma, some freshly grated Parmesan cheese and lots of chopped fresh herbs. And let’s not forget the meat! I use a mixture of beef, chicken and veal for a more complex flavor. Feel free to substitute any other ground meats you like.

The way I mix, shape and cook the meatballs plays an important role too. I use clean hands to combine the ingredients, which yields a lighter consistency as opposed to stirring with a heavy spoon. I shape the meatballs by hand, too, easing them into a simmering tomato sauce that slowly and flavorfully cooks them through without drying them out or hardening them the way frying or baking could.

Once the meatballs are done, you can serve them any way you like: solo, tucked inside long Italian sandwich rolls, or even on atop a mound of rice pilaf or creamy mashed potatoes. Of course, I like them best served the most traditional way: over pasta. But don’t give me spaghetti with such juicy, hearty meatballs. I prefer to use a sturdier pasta, like the dried strands known as bucatini. Top the whole thing with some freshly grated Parmesan and chopped fresh parsley, and you’ll have a dish that could well bring you fame as a great Italian chef!

JUICY ITALIAN-STYLE MEATBALLS IN MARINARA SAUCE WITH BUCATINI Serves 4 2 slices slightly stale firm white bread 1 cup (250 mL) milk

6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving 1/2 large yellow onion, finely chopped 6 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped 12 to 14 ounces (360 to 400 g) ground beef 12 to 14 ounces (360 to 400 g) ground chicken 12 to 14 ounces (360 to 400 g) ground veal 1 large cage-free egg 3 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves chopped 3 sprigs fresh oregano, leaves chopped 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped fresh Italian parsley Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup (125 mL) freshly grated Parmesan cheese 6 cups (1.5 L) store-bought tomato sauce 1 pound (500 g) dried bucatini or other dried pasta strands Break up the bread into a mixing bowl.

Add the milk, submerging the bread.

Leave the bread to soak for about 10 minutes.

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In a large mixing bowl, put the ground beef, chicken and veal. Squeeze the milk from the soaked bread and add the bread to the meats, discarding the milk. Add the egg, thyme and oregano, half of the parsley, and the onion-garlic mixture.

Season with salt and pepper. Add half of the Parmesan. With clean hands, combine thoroughly.

Bring the tomato sauce to a simmer in a wide pan with high sides. Fill a medium bowl with cold water. Moistening your hands in the water as needed to prevent sticking, shape the meat mixture about 1/2 cup (125 mL) at a time into even balls, gently and carefully easing them into the sauce Partially cover the pan and simmer the meatballs gently, adjusting the heat as necessary, until they are cooked through, about 165 F (75 C) on an instant-read thermometer, about 45 minutes.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, tender but still slightly chewy, following the manufacturer’s suggested cooking time.

Drain the pasta. Heat the remaining oil in a heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pasta and 2 tablespoons each of the remaining parsley and Parmesan; toss well. Spoon the meatballs and sauce on top, drizzle with some olive oil, and garnish with the last of the Parmesan and parsley. Serve immediately.

(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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