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–Photos by Sara Grillo The Downtown Toms River Farmers’ Market opened for the season on May 24 in a new location.

TOMS RIVER – The Opening day was May Hadley Avenue. just getting started, and Downtown Toms Riv- 24, as local vendors Alizar Zorojew and hope this year’s new er Farmers’ Market is selling fruits and veg- Kim Dippolito of the location will stick. back in action for the etables, flowers, wine, Downtown Toms River “It’s going great so far, season, this year set- ravioli, baked goods, Business Improvement we love this location,” ting up shop behind the pickles and even home- District, who had a said Dippolito.

Ocean County Parking made dog treats lined booth set up at farmers’ Although parking in Garage. up on the lawn facing market, said things are (Market - See Page 4)

STATE: BEACHES, SHORE, READY FOR SUMMER

By Judy Smestad-Nunn JERSEY SHORE – Tourism contributed some $44 billion to the New Jersey economy in 2016, and about half of that amount is generated at the Shore, said Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin at an annual media event, “New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium’s State of the Shore.”

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–Photo by Sara Grillo Students from Donovan Catholic High School volunteered in the OC Huger Relief thrift shop.

By Sara Grillo OCEA N COU N T Y – Located i n a 15,000-square foot building down a dirt path off Route 37 near Mule Road, Ocean County Hunger Relief is different than your local food pantry, thrift shop or social services network – mostly because it’s all three.

Spearheaded by Carol Latif, whose motto is “the art of living comes from the heart of (Relief - See Page 5)

Toms River Historian Tells Township’s ‘Story Of Diversity’ During Program

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – When Kyril Kavetsky was 7 years old, he became connected forever to township history, having been part of a ceremony with Township Clerk J. Mark Mutter in the official name change of the community from Dover Township to Toms R iver Township.

Kyril wore colonial attire for the ceremony, held at Township Hall in 2006, and was witness to the signature that changed the name of the township. On the evening of May 24, Kyril, now 17, reunited with Mutter who also serves as township historian and the chairman of the township’s 250th anniver-

sary committee. Kyril attended a program hosted by the Ocean County Historical Society that chronicled the township’s early beginning to the present day.

Mutter noted that Mayor Thomas F. Kelaher and Kavetsky celebrate their birthdays on June 24, the s a me d ay a s Tom s

River’s anniversary.

Kelaher was present for the program along with his wife Carol, who is a member of the Ocean County Historical Society.

“Toms River’s story is one of diversity,” Mutter told an audience who crowded the lower floor of the Society’s 26 Hadley Ave. Toms (Historian - See Page 7)

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Market: Continued From Page 1 the Ocean County Parking Garage is free, many cars were parked on the street. Zorojew said they went door to door to all the residences within a 50-house radius and gave them a letter letting them know to reach out if there were any issues. If they bring the letter to the farmers’ market, they’ll even get a free gift bag.

“We’re trying to be friendly and keep an open dialogue with the residents because it’s going to impact them,” said Zorojew.

The good news is that the market packs up for the day at 5 p.m., which is typically when residents would get home from work.

The farmers’ market has been in town for 10 years, but has shifted locations throughout that time, from Huddy Park to the parking lot next to the Post Office. One thing that hasn’t changed is the vendors, such as Krowicki’s Farm in New Egypt that has been selling fresh fruits, vegetables and flowers at the market from day one. Picklelicious has also been a staple at the market, offering plenty of free samples of their spicy, sweet and sour brined cucumbers.

Local business Devil Brownies also had a booth at the market. Run by Clare Bojus and her daughter Maureen out of a commercial kitchen on Route 37, she has been coming to the farmer’s market for five or six years, of-

fering samples of her Devil’s food brownies that she said she brings every week.

“We try to balance the competition and the vendors really like that. There’s only a few organic farmers. There’s only one wine vendor; one or two brownie and baked goods,” said Zorojew. Dippolitio added that there are five farmers, but said that a lot of people buy fruits and vegetables at the market.

Another five vendors are expected to join the farmers’ market either next week or the beginning of June. Residents should expect the market to keep getting bigger over time, as more fruits and vegetables become in season.

Here’s what to look out for: June 7 – Strawberries and Lettuce July 5 – Blueberries and Zucchini August 2 – Peaches and Tomatoes September 6 – Plums and Eggplants October 4 – Apples and Pumpkins November 1 – Cranberries and Sweet Potatoes The Downtown Toms River Farmers’ Market is open on Wednesdays, rain or shine, at the Ocean County Parking Garage lawn from May 24 to October 25 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 1 to 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and November 20 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Relief: Continued From Page 1 giving,” the organization is only limited by its resources.

When it comes to food, Latif gets regular calls from case workers about men and women in the community who haven’t eaten in days. She can then arrange immediate food delivery through one of OC Hunger Relief’s 26 food pantries, located in churches around the county. Homeless people in the community will also come in to the center either alone or with case workers. Latif said the fi rst thing she’ll do is get them a glass of water and ask what their favorite thing is to eat.

She said her goal is to help those who might be going through temporary hardships, for example, someone who lost their job and housing at the same time, and people who want to get out of their homeless situation. In nutshell – helping those who want to be helped.

One advantage Latif has is a track record. She’s been serving the needy in Ocean County for over 36 years, and with that comes relationships – with local churches, veterans’ clinics, mental health groups, case workers and government services.

High school students from Donovan Catholic High School in Toms River were in the massive OC Hunger Relief thrift shop recently, donating canned goods, dusting furniture and helping a customer load a couch they purchased into their car.

“Last time we actually spent the whole

The Toms River Times, June 3, 2017, Page 5 day here because all of us were just having so much fun and we wanted to get the whole room clear,” said student volunteer Kaitlyn Annecchino. “We fi nished one whole entire room, separated and organized it, and everyone else was in the food pantry sorting everything.”

The thrift shop is neatly separated into sections that are maintained daily by volunteers. Furniture – dressers, kitchen tables, chairs, end tables and desks – takes up almost half the room, with a line of couches and pictures down the middle, and food, clothes, toys and bikes fi lling out the rest of the warehouse. Most clothes are sold for $1, although wedding dresses are a bit more.

Volunteer Alicia also helped show customers around the shop and rung up their purchases that day. Items sold help buy more food to feed Ocean County.

Latif’s vision for OC Hunger Relief is to help motivate those who want to get out of their homeless situation, and say to them: “let’s start working this thing out.”

She said that often, the homeless and less fortunate are treated with disrespect, and that if you keep allowing yourself to be treated like dirt, you start losing your confidence.

“There’s a lot of people out here that have had unforeseen circumstances hit them,” she said, adding that it’s all about treating people with dignity “Who we really are is who we are inside.”

She said she gets a lot of veterans who come in every day, and recently helped an elderly veteran who went from sleeping

on a floor to being booked to a veteran’s clinic and in a hospital bed. Part of the problem, she added, is that people look at the homeless situation like it’s too big to look at, so then nobody wants to deal with it. “It’s too much to deal with it, so then nobody does anything.”

She said there’s over 300 churches in Ocean County, and that they all have different visions. Some might want to work with the elderly, those recently released from prison, people with drug problems, homeless, etc. If they all worked together and focused on their vision, it might not be so much to deal with.

Speaking of homeless encampments, such as Lakewood’s infamous “Tent City” a few years ago, and another called Destiny’s Bridge that recently took root in Howell, Latif said there are plenty of homeless people who still want out of their situation, and there are always more people who want out than those who want in.

How can you help relieve hunger in Ocean County?

Volunteer: OC Hunger Relief is run primarily by volunteers, and it’s always looking for more. Youth groups, corporations, retired or unemployed citizens and people who need to fulfill community service obligations are all welcome to volunteer their time in the thrift shop or as outreach coordinators.

Donate: The most in demand donations right now are clothes, non-perishable food and money. Truck pick-up can be arranged for furniture, large loads of

clothing, household and specialty items.

Cars, jewelry, art, real estate and collectibles are also tax deductible and publicly acknowledged.

Food Drives: Food is at the core of this operation, and individuals and groups are encouraged to host food drives for OC Hunger Relief and its network of food pantries.

If you’re still not sure where to start, an open house is being held on June 15 from 4 to 6 p.m. at OC Hunger Relief headquarters, 21 Germania Station Road (Between BJ’s and Mule Road). Stop by the thrift shop, bring donations, sign up to volunteer and learn about some of the wonderful ways you can help your neighbors in need.

For more information, visit ochungerrelief.org, call 732-505-4357 or email ochrelief@yahoo.com.

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Historian: Continued From Page 1 River headquarters. “The township is celebrating its Semi-Quincentennial this year, the 250th anniversary of our founding as separate legal entity which occurred in 1767.”

Mutter told the audience about how the community began as part of the British Empire. “There was no Ocean County.

We were part of Monmouth County but before that our story of diversity began with the Len ni Lenape Indians, the original people who had been here for thousands of years.”

“The Indians left us with many familiar names like Manahawkin, which is in Stafford,” Mutter said. Mutter said that Dutch, Swedish and Finnish settlers came to the area but “the English laid claim to New Jersey in 1664. For a time New Jersey was divided into East and West but England’s Queen Anne united New Jersey into one.”

Thomas Luker, who married a Lenni Lenape woman, has been officially recognized as the source of the “Tom” in Toms River. Mutter assured one attendee in the audience who asked about the legend of “Ol’ Indian Tom” that there was no evidence present to suggest the name came from anyone other than Luker who was a popular figure in the late 1700s.

“The Cranberry Inlet existed in present day Ortley Beach, which was named after Michael Ortley. By 1767 there was a lot of commerce provided through the Cranberry Inlet and we were part of Shrewsbury in Monmouth County.

Shrewsbury still exists but it is now a very small community,” Mutter said.

Mutter said that on June 24, 1767 by a legislative act following a petition to the Royal Assembly by the people, the town of Dover was formed. “We are nine years older than the United States. Shrewsbury was becoming unmanageable. It was too big to travel around and so a petition went before William Franklin, the son of Ben Franklin. William Franklin was the last governor of New Jersey under England.”

Ironically, William Franklin and his

- Photos by Bob Vosseller Frank Parks, a trustee of the Ocean County Historical Society points to a 1935 photograph of the Gruler-Jeffrey House on 122 Lien St. that is featured inside a display at the Ocean County Historical Society’s Museum at 26 Hadley Ave. Toms River. The oldest section of the Gruler-Jeffrey House includes the only surviving structure of the burning of Toms River by the British during an attack on March 24, 1782.

The Toms River Times, June 3, 2017, Page 7 more famous father had different views about American independence. “Ben went the patriot path and his son went down the Royalist path,” Mutter said.

One of the five Cub Scouts from Troop 57 Den 3 present at the program asked Mutter about the ‘Battle of Toms River’ which Mutter said the patriots had lost.

“The British won that battle and burned Toms River down. Ironically, it was William Franklin who sent those troops

after he had been removed as governor.

He sought revenge.”

Mutter added that the town of Dover included much of what is now northern Ocean County, including Brick, Jackson, Lakewood and Berkeley townships. It was not until 1798 that it became the township of Dover and reduced its size.

The name was believed to have possibly come from the White Cliffs of Dover, England, by British settlers but Mutter

said there was no evidence to support that idea. “In 1992 we reached out to England to see if they had any documents to support that idea but there were none.”

Mutter concluded by saying, “This year is a civics lesson for all of us. Toms River’s story remains one of diversity.”

The township’s 250th anniversary celebration will continue on June 24 with special festivities taking place at the Huddy Park.

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Senator Holzapfel Introduces Legislation To Strengthen Child Pornography Law Capitol Comments Senator Jim Holzapfel 10th Legislative District, Serving Toms River

OCEAN COUNTY — Senate President Steve Sweeney, Senate Law & Public Safety Committee Chair Linda R. Greenstein, Senate Minority Leader Tom Kean, and Senator Jim Holzapfel yesterday introduced legislation that would strengthen New Jersey’s child pornography laws and establish additional penalties for violators.

“If someone in New Jersey has engaged in the large-scale collection or distribution of pictures of children in sexually suggestive poses, they pose a serious threat to our children and our community,” said Senator Kean. “The Attorney General has highlighted the need to better address this growing problem, including the establishment of new child pornography crimes, tougher punishments, and better monitoring of offenders. There’s a bipartisan consensus that these protections are overdue.”

“We cannot allow the sexual exploitation of children to be tolerated in this state, nor can we turn a blind eye to loopholes in our laws that allow people to engage in this despicable activity in any way,” said Senator Holzapfel (R-Ocean). “It’s clear that people who collect child erotica are a threat to public safety and the children of New Jersey, and our laws must be tightened to reflect that.”

The bill expands the definition of child pornography to include the portrayal of a child in a sexual manner. Under the bill, this is defined as: (1) depicting a child’s less than completely and opaquely covered intimate parts, as defined in current statute, or any form of contact with the intimate parts in a manner that, by means of the posing, composition, format, or animated sensual details, emits sensuality with sufficient impact to concentrate prurient interest on the child; or (2) oth-

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erwise depicting a child for the purpose of sexual stimulation or gratification of any person who may view the depiction where the depiction does not have serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value.

“New Jersey must be a leader in the fight against the sexual exploitation of children by strengthening child pornography laws and putting stricter penalties on the books for those who prey on the innocence of children,” said Senator Sweeney. “Every child deserves to grow up in a safe environment.

As legislators, it is our duty to make sure our laws keep up with the pace of how child pornography is evolving in order to protect all children from being victimized by these predators. This bill sends out a clear message that, in New Jersey, we will not stand for this sort of child abuse.”

“We must be cognizant of the surrounding Internet culture, and the speed and scale by which information is shared as we work to deter the abuse and exploitation of children in all of its forms,” said Senator Greenstein (D-Middlesex, Mercer). “In particular, the Internet has enabled an increased production, distribution and possession of child pornography. While federal law provides the framework for investigating and prosecuting violators, states like New Jersey must take an active role and make a coordinated effort role in setting stricter boundaries.”

Federal law defines child pornography as any visual depiction, including any photograph, film, video, picture, or computer or computer-generated image or picture, whether made or produced by electronic, mechanical, or other means, of sexually explicit conduct involving a minor.

Under the bill, the possession and distribution of child erotica, which refers to images that depict nearly naked, suggestively-posed, and inappropriately sexualized children, is a crime subject to fines, imprisonment or both.

The bill also establishes the crime of “leader of child pornography network” and enhances penalties for possession and distribution based on the quantity of child pornography items. Finally, the bill clarifies that for all child pornography manufacturing and distribution offenses, including the crime of leader of a child pornography network established under the bill, a fine would be imposed and deposited into the Computer Crime Prevention Fund.

Child Porn Network Leaders Under the bill, a person is guilty of the crime of “leader of a child pornography network” if he or she knowingly conspires with others to establish or maintain a child pornography distribution network through which files containing child pornography are made available to an organized group.

Leader of a child pornography network is a crime of the first degree if the offense involves 100,000 or more child pornography items; a crime of the second degree if the offense involves at least 1,000 but less than 100,000 items; and a crime of the third degree if the offense involves less than 1,000 items.

A crime of the first degree is punishable by a term of imprisonment of 10 to 20 years, a fine of up to $200,000, or both. A crime of the second degree is punishable by a term of imprisonment of five to 10 years, a fine of up to $150,000, or both. A crime of the third degree is punishable by a term of imprisonment of three to five years, a fine of up to $15,000, or both. A crime of the fourth degree is punishable by a term of imprisonment of up to 18 months, a fine of up to $10,000, or both.

Super-Possessors of Child Porn Under current law, possession of child pornography is increased from a crime of the fourth degree to a crime of the third degree and carries a presumption of imprisonment if a person possesses 100 or more

items of child pornography. But technological advancements have made it possible to download and store large numbers of digital files very quickly, and current law does not account for individuals who possess thousands to hundreds of thousands of child pornography items. Additionally, current law does not differentiate between a single still image of child pornography and an extended video sequence, which could consist of thousands of digital images.

“Current law falls short of providing suitable penalties for super-possessors of child pornography, and it is our duty as legislators to address these shortcomings to protect children in our communities,” said Senator Sweeney. “If it’s possessing one picture or 100,000, child pornography is not a victimless crime, and in New Jersey, we must get tougher.”

This bill would create enhanced penalties for super-possessors by making possession of 100,000 or more items of child pornography a crime of the first degree; possession of less than 100,000 items but greater than 1,000 items a crime of the second degree; and possession of 1,000 items a crime of the third degree. The bill would also promote more equitable sentencing for video images by providing that each video or video segment of child pornography is the equivalent of 10 separate items.

Penalties for Child Porn Distribution Under current law, a person convicted of distribution of child pornography is guilty of a crime of the second degree with a mandatory minimum sentence of one-third to onehalf the sentence imposed or five years, whichever is greater.

A distributor who is caught transmitting 25 child pornography files currently faces the same penalties as a distributor caught sending 10,000 files.

The bill revises the penalties for distribution of child pornography to provide that a person who distributes 1,000 or more

items of child pornography is guilty of a crime of the first degree. Distribution of less than 1,000 would remain a crime of the second degree.

“The Internet and social media have provided fertile ground for individuals to create, access, and instantly share child porn images worldwide at the click of a button, but the damage is devastating and long-lasting,” said Senator Greenstein.

“Whether it’s distributing one image or a thousand, child pornography is a crime. Enforcing harsher penalties will serve as a deterrent to the exploitation of children on a larger scale.”

Sex Offender Treatment Under the bill, an offender will be referred to the Adult Diagnostic and Treatment Center (ADTC) for sex offender treatment if the court finds that the offender’s conduct is characterized by a pattern of repetitive, compulsive behavior and the offender is amenable and willing to participate in sex offender treatment.

Currently, a psychological examination is ordered for offenders convicted of a number of sex offenses which include the distribution of child pornography but not for possession of child pornography. A prosecutor may make a motion requesting that the court impose a special sentence of parole supervision for life on a person who possesses any amount of child pornography, and judges are currently required to order a psychological examination of certain sex offenders to determine if referral to the ADTC is appropriate.

The bill provides that if a person is convicted of possessing 1,000 or more items of child pornography, the court would be required to consider imposing a sentence of parole supervision for life, the offender would be subject to evaluation for ADTC commitment, and he or she would be required to register as a sex offender and be subject to the community notification and Internet publication requirements under Megan’s Law.

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SECTION 3 BUSINESS AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Gary F Gardner, Inc. in conjunction with Toms River Associates, LLC, is preparing to carry out a 5 Building 49 Unit Family Housing project in the Toms River area known as Toms River Family Apartments. In the implementation of this project the following job types may be available, but not limited to: • Laborers • Carpenters • MEP Professionals • Equipment Operators • Painters • Insulators • Masons and Bricklayers • Roofers and Exterior Specialties • Landscapers All above-referenced procurements will be made on a competitive basis.

The names of businesses who respond to this notice will be included on procurement lists for this project. Names of qualified low-and very low-income job seekers will be provided to contractors.

Any person residing or located in or near the Toms River area may request to participate in procurement opportunities associated with this project in writing. All job inquiries and resumes should be sent to the following: FAX: 609-654-1890 PHONE: 609-781-3695 EMAIL: opportunities@garygardner.com MAIL: PO Box 599 Medford, NJ 08055 Attn: Job Opportunities - Toms River Apartments

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TOMS RIVER – SUEZ recently announced that the company’s annual Water Quality Report for Toms River is now available electronically for all residential and business customers. The report transparently details the quality of drinking water provided throughout the service area during 2016.

“Our Water Quality Report is issued annually in accordance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) regulations,” said Jim Mastrokalos, Director of Operations.

Four years ago, the EPA announced that the report could be issued electronically to customers through a direct URL address.

The current report for year-ending 2016 is

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“As a leading environmental company, SUEZ is pleased to issue this report through current technologies which helps us integrate sustainability into our business practices for the communities we serve,” Mastrokalos added.

Customers who would prefer a printed copy of the report may call SUEZ at 732-349-0227 and provide their account number, name, address and telephone number to a customer service representative, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

If customers enrolled to receive a paper copy in previous years, the report will automatically be sent to their home or business address on file.

Toms River Township’s 250th Birthday Bash

TOMS RIVER – Toms River Township’s 250th Birthday Bash will be celebrated on June 24 at Huddy Park and on Washington Street.

The day’s celebration will begin at 11 a.m. with a re-dedication ceremony at Huddy Park, which will serve to commemorate the space as the Township’s first municipal park.

Residents can meet local dignitaries, sign the Township charter and listen to music from the Old Barracks Fife & Drum Corp.

The Joshua Huddy Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution will also be at the ceremony.

A food truck festival and beer garden on Washington Street will follow the ceremony at 12 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the Toms River PBA and Toms River Volunteer Fire Companies. Residents can meet and support Township first responders while enjoying delicious food and drink. There will also be children’s activities.

Poker Night Fundraiser

TOMS RIVER – Come out and attend a Poker Night fundraiser benefiting the Toms River Little League on June 2 at 7 p.m. at The Villa, 10 Highland Parkway.

$50 buy-in with free appetizers, cash bar and great prizes. Must be 21 or older to attend.

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By Sara Grillo TOMS RIVER – Three Toms River School District buses suffered extensive damage after a recent fire broke out in a transportation storage area on Industrial Way at 2:40 a.m.

Toms River Police Officer John Minor first responded to the fire after he observed smoke on the south side of Route 37 in the early morning hours of May 26. After finding several vehicles engulfed in flames, Toms River Fire Companies #1 and #2 were

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School Superintendent David Healy worked overnight with the police department to make sure that no morning bus routes were impacted by the incident.

The cause of the fire was deemed accidental after an investigation by the Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention Inspector Kevin Britton, Toms River Police Detective Mark Bajada, Ocean County Prosecutors Arson Detective John Doran and Ocean County Sheriffs C.I.U. Officer Jillian Menke.

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Toms River Schools, Township Win Grant To Renovate Downtown Lab

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Regional School District is honored to announce that the town and district have won a competitive Sustainable Jersey grant funded by PSEG. The SYnergy (School Youth Energy) Project will use the $20,000 award to remodel the aging Poseidon Academy marine science building in downtown Toms River into a flexible workspace promoting environmental research and activism for students and the community.

Proposals were evaluated by an independent Blue Ribbon Selection Committee. At a ceremony in Highland Park on May 18, Sustainable Jersey presented five $20,000 grants, six $10,000 grants, and twenty $2,000 grants to fund a variety of projects across the state. These grants are intended to help municipalities make progress toward a sustainable future in general, and specifically toward Sustainable Jersey certification.

Currently, 79 percent, or 444 of New Jersey’s 565 municipalities are participating in the municipal certification program. About half of New Jersey school districts – 262 to date – participate in Sustainable Jersey for Schools, an offshoot of the program that has its own requirements and grant opportunities.

“These grants support green teams and municipalities working at the local level to build vibrant and sustainable communities,” said Randall Solomon, executive director for Sustainable Jersey. He extended his congratulations to all of the towns that received grants. “The grants we awarded today will build capacity as municipalities move sustainability programs forward and work toward the goal of a more sustainable New Jersey,” Solomon said.

To date, the PSEG Foundation has contributed over one million dollars in funding to the Sustainable Jersey Small Grants Program. “We are proud to partner with Sustainable Jersey to support and help fund projects that provide sustainable neighborhoods, economic development, and STEM education to empower a brighter future.

These projects will have a lasting impact to neighborhoods throughout New Jersey,” said Ellen Lambert, president of the PSEG Foundation.

The grant was submitted by the district through the town Green Team and the Toms River United Sustainable Team (TRUST), of which the district is a member. Lead writer Dr. Marc Natanagara, Assistant Superintendent, collaborated with district staff, the Township of Toms River, Friends of Ortley Beach, the Barnegat Bay Consortium, and other local organizations to develop the plan.

Sustainable Jersey and its education counterpart, Sustainable Jersey for Schools, represent a non-profit statewide initiative to support community efforts to reduce waste, cut greenhouse gas emissions, and improve environmental equity. Toms River Mayor Tom Kelleher has said of the grant award, “I am delighted to learn that we have received this grant [to support] a partnership between Toms River Township and Toms

River Regional Schools. The upgrade of the Poseidon Lab will benefit students, local citizens, and environmental organizations for years to come.”

The remodeled space will support the new School of Environmental Sustainability (SES), part of a STEAM Career Academy debuting in September 2017 at Toms River High School East. Expanded courses and opportunities will continue to be led by teacher and Poseidon director Jon Hoffman.

Students from across the district will benefit from SES student outreach as well as local experts recruited as mentors, sponsors, interviewers, speakers and guest teachers.

According to Superintendent David Healy, “This grant process has been another perfect opportunity to connect the schools and towns we serve, and it addresses goals set by our Board of Education to expand career education, technology applications, and sustainability efforts.”

Adds Board President Ben Giovine, “We are grateful to PSEG and Sustainable Jersey not only for giving us the means to refurbish a space and create more exciting and authentic learning opportunities, but to encourage work that will positively impact the town we live in.”

In addition to extensive repairs and remodeling to be made by the district and township, staff, students, community partners, and volunteers from local organizations will help design and build new elements to include an open-air portal, distance learning system, and an outdoor display case.

Students and local organizations plan to increase their use of the refurbished site to offer public lectures, workshops, and presentations.

The small concrete building, a former bus depot, sits at the foot of the Toms River after its waters have flowed over 40 miles through Barnegat Bay from the Atlantic. It currently contains a classroom that comfortably fits 15 students, several fish tanks, scuba gear, and some water testing equipment. Once the project is completed, it will hold up to 25 people and have new technology and utilities. With the portal opening, additional visitors can participate in activities like evening lectures.

The project builds on the town’s continuing recovery from Superstorm Sandy in 2012. A high water mark is painted on the side of the building to show how the lab was immersed in over two feet of water five years ago, causing extensive damage. Over the past couple of years, the town has made investments into many areas of the waterfront, including major construction to the bulkhead, a pedestrian bridge, and a refurbished dock and small boat launch. The beautified grounds of Huddy Park are a stone’s skip across the water from the lab.

The building will be rededicated as the Toms River Poseidon Research Lab at a public ceremony in October 2017. Information will be updated on the district calendar of events at trschools.com/calendar.

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TOMS RIVER – The Greenbriar Woodlands Women’s Club presented four Toms River high school seniors with $1,000 scholarships on May 15. The scholarship money is obtained through Women’s Club dues and fundraisers.

Each year, one student is chosen from each of the three Toms River high schools with an emphasis on community service, as well as academic achievement. A fourth student excelling in music,

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Toms River Regional School District Recognized For Financial Reporting

TOMS RIVER – The Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) International has awarded Toms River Regional Schools its Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting for having met or exceeded the program’s high standards for financial reporting and accountability.

The district was recognized for its Compre-

hensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal years ending 2014 (first year) and 2015, and is now being recognized again for the third year in a row, for its 2015-2016 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.

“We are extremely proud to achieve this prestigious award for the third consecutive year,” said

Toms River Regional Schools Superintendent David M. Healy. “This is a testament to the ongoing commitment of our Board of Education and Central Administration’s goal to always be transparent and accurate in our financial reporting. The Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting underscores that commitment and

effort.”

Toms River Board of Education President Ben Giovine said, “We appreciate the efforts of our Administration and Business Office in achieving the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting for now the third year in a row. This further demonstrates our ongoing, and consistent, commitment in terms of sound financial management and reporting.”

Sponsored by VALIC, the Certificate of Excellence (COE) award confirms the school business office’s commitment to financial accountability and transparency. Recognition through the COE program can help strengthen a district’s presentation for bond issuance statements and promotes a high level of financial reporting.

VALIC, a long-time supporter of school business, is committed to the K–12 marketplace.

VALIC was the first company to enroll a K–12 public school district in a 403(b) plan. For more than half a century, VALIC has served as a leading retirement plan provider for K–12 schools and school districts, as well as for higher education, healthcare, government and other not-for-profit institutions.

ASBO International, founded in 1910, is a professional organization of 5,000 members that provides programs and services to promote the highest standards of school business management practices, professional growth, and the effective use of education resources.

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July 4th Car Show

LAKEHURST – The Lakehurst Historical Society will host a July 4th Car Show at the Lakehurst Elementary School, 301 Union Avenue, at 9 a.m. Rain date is July 8.

Pre-registration is only $18 until June 20 and $20 on the day of the show. It includes a free t-shirt, dash plaques and a special prize drawing. All proceeds go to help maintain the Lakehurst Historical Society.

Checks should be made payable to Boro of Lakehurst Historical Society, Inc. Please include your name, address and phone, as well as the make, model, year, color, club and class of your vehicle.

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The fastest way to lose weight is to exercise more, and shrink your portions at each meal. But there are some shortcuts you can take. One of them is thyroid hormone, because it turns on your fat-burning pathways. Another short-cut is to eat and drink more of the foods (and beverages) that increase calorie-burning, termed thermogenesis. Here are the specific items I think can help, so try integrating what you like here, and do it on a daily basis: Green tea Drinking green tea, even once or twice daily (iced or hot) can be integrated very easily. Make sure it’s organic, the flavor doesn’t matter but if you put sugar in it, you’re defeating the purpose. Even if you keep your regular diet steady, you could lose as much as 2.9 pounds over 12 weeks, according to a 2013 article I read in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The researchers theorize that it’s a combination of the caffeine content and the polyphenols present in green tea that produce a thermogenic effect.

Hot peppers Mmm, I love spicy food! It helps you burn calories due to the heat-forming compound called capsaicin. Taken internally in the form of spice, it can turn on thermogenesis. So next time you eat hot chili or salsa, or green curry, and feel yourself starting to get hot under the collar, remind yourself that you’re not being socially awkward, you’re being metabolically upregulated!

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Apple cider vinegar In 2009, researchers found that acetic acid, the main ingredient in apple cider vinegar, promotes the production of fat-burning enzymes in the livers of mice. Don’t drink it straight because it is very acidic and can damage your tooth enamel and esophagus.

It always has to be diluted in something so use it to make salad dressing, or dilute a teaspoon in a cup of water and boom… down the hatch! My ‘bookface’ mom drinks it that exact way, to this day.

Coconut oil Coconut oil’s molecular structure makes it uniquely able to bypass the digestive process (where its calories could be stored as fat) and sent straight to the liver where it can be used for fuel. So coconut oil isn’t thermogenic because it increases calorie-burning, per se, but rather because it doesn’t contribute to fat, and it could replace bad fats in your diet.

In addition to being thermogenic, these five foods are extremely healthy for you in so many ways, so integrating them in to your healthy diet is a wonderful idea just for the health of it.

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TOMS RIVER – The Ocean Vicinage Legal Research and Information Center is presenting a Domestic Violence Seminar on June 16 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Superior Court of New Jersey’s Jury Assembly Room, 1st Floor, 100 Hooper Ave. The senior will offer information on: The Prevention of Domestic Violence Act. Criminal statutes.

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Graduating Firefighter Receives Award Honoring Late Toms River Fire Chief

LAKEWOOD – It is with great pleasure the Lakewood Fire District Board of Fire Commissioners and Lakewood Fire Chief Mike D’Elia announce that Firefighter Recruit Eli Bursztyn (from Lakewood Junior Hose Co. #3) has completed Firefighter 1 and Firefighter 2 Training, graduating from the Toms River Fire Academy.

In addition to this achievement, Eli received the “Milan Spike Baran Award” for receiving the highest overall score in the 2017 Recruit Firefighter Class.

The Spike Baran Award is named after former Fire Academy Director Milan “Spike” Baran. Chief Baran served the East Dover Fire Company as Chief and also served as the District Chief for Toms River Fire District No. 1. Spike served as a fire instructor, deputy fire academy director, and at the time of his death, was the fire academy director.

Spike’s untimely passing in 1999 left a big void to fill at the academy. The fire instructors came together and decided to create an award in Spike’s name that reflected his dedication to the academy and his great love of training and education. The award is presented to the best and brightest recruit from each graduating class. The first award was presented in 2001.

Firefighter 1 is the first level of a progressive program that introduces the novice firefighter to the basics of nationally recognized firefighting techniques. This intense, 159-hour course includes classroom theory as well as skill oriented “hands-on” drill sessions.

Student performance is evaluated through-

out the course, which includes written and practical midterm and final exams.

Firefighter 2 is a 108-hour course designed to provide the knowledge and skill to operate at an emergency scene with minimal supervision. This course includes lessons in structural fire attack, flammable liquids and gases firefighting, foam operations, confined space and technical rescue awareness, low angle rope rescue, motor vehicle extrication, firefighter survival, basic first aid and incident management.

The recruitment of firefighters is ongoing and the Lakewood Fire District Board of Fire Commissioners, along with Lakewood Fire Chief of Department Mike D’Elia, continue to seek individuals who have a desire to serve the Lakewood Community as volunteer firefighters.

Firefighting requires courage, dedication and a willingness to learn new skills and face new challenges. As a probationary firefighter, you will receive fire academy education, as well as ongoing training, equipment, uniforms and a pager at no personal expense.

The personal rewards and satisfaction of becoming a firefighter are often beyond description. Whether battling fires, mitigating many and varied emergency situations or teaching fire safety to others, the sense of accomplishment and fulfillment are enormous.

Contact the Lakewood Fire District at 732364-5151, ext. 6102 or ext. 6104 for more information, or visit the Fire District website at lakewoodfd.org and follow the “Join the Lakewood Fire Department” link.

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BEACHWOOD – Freeholder John C. Bartlett, Jr. announced that the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation will be conducting a SeniorCise exercise program.

This is a gentle class aimed at getting you moving in an easy, gentle way. The class will be held on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Sessions run from June 20 to July 18 (no class on 7/4).

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To receive more information or to receive a Parks & Recreation Newsletter, call toll free 1-877-OCPARKS or visit our website at oceancountyparks.org.

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TOMS RIVER - The Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention is reminding residents to keep fire safety in mind throughout the summer.

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), there are an average of 8,900 home fires and $30 million in prop-

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erty damage caused by grilling, with the peak months being June, July and August.

The leading causes of grill fires included a failure to clean properly, having the grill too close to something flammable, and leaving the grill unattended. The Bureau has some common-sense tips to help you enjoy a safe

grilling season.

• When setting up your grill, be sure to position it at least three feet away from other objects including the house, shrubs, or any combustibles.

• Check the connection between the propane tank and the fuel line to be sure it is working

properly and not leaking. Never use matches to check for leaks.

• If you detect a leak, immediately shut off the gas and do not attempt to light the grill again until the leak is fixed.

• Never bring a barbeque grill indoors, or into any unventilated space. This is both a fire and carbon monoxide poisoning hazard.

With any outdoor style cooking equipment, never be tempted to use them inside – not even in a garage with the door open or on a porch or a balcony.

“Outdoor grills produce carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless and poisonous gas which even in small quantities can cause injury or death,” said Bob Yaiser, Public Education Officer for the Bureau of Fire Prevention.

Keep an eye on children and pets during and after using the grill. “Children and pets should be at least three feet away from the grill. The outside surface can become very hot and remain hot even after the fire has been put out,” added Yaiser.

How about fireworks? Did you know fireworks are illegal in New Jersey? As the 4th of July approaches, the Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention urges families to enjoy fireworks by attending locally sanctioned displays throughout Ocean County conducted by trained professionals. Here are a few statistics that may help you understand the risks involved.

• 67 percent of sparkler related injuries were among children under the age of 5 • 70 percent of patients treated for fireworks were male • Adult supervision was present during 54 percent of the injuries • Eyes were injured in 33 percent of the cases • The average age of patients was 9 years old “Fireworks are not toys, they are devices designed to reach high temperatures, to burn and spark, and to explode and launch.

They are unpredictable by nature and dangerous for non-professional users,” said Yaiser.

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Beaches: Continued From Page 1 It was the 15th annual event advertised as “an annual tradition, kicking off the Memorial Day weekend’s unofficial start to the summer beach season.”

Martin gave updates on New Jersey’s water quality and beach projects during a PowerPoint presentation held at Tim McLoone’s Pier House in Long Branch. He was followed by Professor Jon K. Miller, a coastal expert from the Stevens Institute of Technology, and then the men answered questions from members of the press.

“The beaches are going to be beautiful, they’re in great shape, the water quality is excellent, so we’re now in a great position as we move forward into the summer,” Martin said.

The DEP administers the Coastal Cooperative Monitoring Program along with the state Department of Health and local health agencies, utilizing two components: water quality monitoring and aerial surveillance.

Ocean water monitoring began on May 15, and would continue through Labor Day, he said.

Martin said that the DEP collects data on 216 ocean and bay beaches every Monday and the results are posted on their webpage by Tuesday.

Water samples are collected from primary stations located in Monmouth, Ocean, Atlantic, and Cape May Counties, he said.

The DEP conducts aerial surveillance to look for floatables, debris, algae blooms and anything else that might affect bathing water quality. Six weekly coastal surveillance fl ights that run up and down the coast would begin this week, Martin said, and run through the entire summer until mid-September.

In 2016, beaches were open 99.9 percent of the time, and bay beaches were open 99.6 percent of the time. Most closures were due to pollution caused by stormwater runoffs after rainfall, when fertilizer and animal waste gets into the sewers, he said.

Dr. Miller said that New Jersey beaches are in good shape since the shore had a relatively mild winter. “We got lucky, we only had two major storms,” he said.

The three contributors to beach erosion is the water level, the size of the waves, and the duration of the storm, Miller explained.

The nor’easter in late January resulted in moderate to severe ocean erosion, but it peaked and subsided quickly, he said.

He said the tropical storm forecast for the upcoming summer is higher than expected, with experts predicting 11 named storms, four hurricanes and two major hurricanes.

“We need to be prepared,” said Dr. Miller. “It only takes one storm, so we have to maintain vigilance,” he said.

After their presentations, Martin and Miller took questions from the press.

Several reporters asked about the proposed federal budget which would cut the EPA budget by about a third. The NJDEP relies on federal funds for many of its projects and programs.

“We have all the money we need this year - it’s too premature to talk about the Federal government,” Martin said. “We have to wait to see how it plays out. I’m confident that cooler heads will prevail.

We have representatives who understand our problems.”

The Brick Times asked Martin how he would respond to the opinion of some coastal experts who say that with rising sea level some seaside communities might have to be vacated.

“We are not retreating from the shore, it’s a $20 billion industry in New Jersey,” Martin responded. “I want to be crystal clear about that.”

In response to a reporter’s question about the cost to NJ for post-Sandy coastal protection projects, Martin said that the vast majority were paid for with federal dollars because of Sandy legislation. He said the state portion, which was less than 10 percent, is being paid for with a longterm interest-free, federal loan.

Dr. Miller said that due to the sea level rise “nuisance flooding” has become more commonplace during high tides and full moons.

“There are studies underway. We’re doing work on back-bay areas and we might need to bolster some projects there,” he said.

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include raising roads, creating berms, building bulkheads, pump stations, and more, he said.

“We have to think and plan long term to minimize impacts,” Miller said. “We can handle sea level rise for the moment.

Although if there’s a catastrophe and the ice sheets melt, there would be a whole new scenario.”

Martin said that over the past several years the DEP has partnered with the Army Corps of Engineers on a number of post-Sandy coastal projects, including: • $211 million for Union Beach. Phase 1 started in February, which created a new beach and dune system, including two groins. Phase 2 includes building flood walls with a completion date of November 2022.

• $105 million for Port Monmouth. New flood walls should be completed there by November 2020.

• $30 million for Sea Bright. A new sea wall is 90 percent completed as of May, and pre-Sandy gaps in the wall were removed.

• $140 million for ocean beaches in Monmouth County. The beach and dune replenishment project started three years ago, and should be completed by June 2017.

• $128 million for the ocean beaches in northern Ocean County. Martin said the project was supposed to start on Sunday May 28 with dredging starting in Ortley Beach. The multiple-phase project should be completed by June 2018, he said. The beach and dune replenishment project would provide 14 miles of coastal protection from Point Pleasant Beach to Island Beach State Park, and it would be the largest project ever done in New Jersey, Martin said.

• $151 million for Long Beach Island. The dune and beach replenishment project was completed in December 2016.

• $31 million in Atlantic City for a seawall, and • $11 million for boardwalk construction. The completion date is set for March 2018.

• $64 million for Absecon Island, where a dune and beach replenishment program started two weeks ago.

• $97 million for multiple projects for Ocean City which would have “full coastal

protection” by June 2016.

• $64 million for Stone Harbor, where rebuilt berms offering full coastal protection would be completed by November 2017.

•$14 million for Cape May City, where beach nourishment was completed last month.

Director of the New Jersey Sierra Club Jeff Tittel attended the media event and said New Jersey is not responding to the environmental needs of the shore in any real way. For example, they are not planning. mitigating or adapting to sea level rise.

“The sea walls are a false hope, and the dunes they are building are not real dunes.

A berm is not a dune, and the next big nor’easter will wash them all away,” Tittel said after the presentation.

He said the planned dune and beach replenishment project would only make back bay flooding worse.

“They are taking away the sandbars in the ocean, which makes the waves get bigger and pushes more water into the bays,” Tittel said. “The New Jersey coast is facing some very serious problems,” he said.

In a press release, the Sierra Club said that the testing of beaches on a Monday leaves five days of untested water before the weekend, when most people swim.

There is less money for testing, so the water is tested less and the beachgoers are ill-informed.

“Photo ops and press events do not make up for weakening environmental standards and the failure to protect our coasts,” Tittel said in the press release.

“New Jersey’s way of dealing with the coast is just pumping more sand on the beach that will wash out in the next storm.

They have no real plan to protect our coasts. We want people to go to the shore and not have to worry about the potential for illness. We want coastal communities to be able to be resilient against climate change. We want to have healthy ecosystems in our waterways. We want to make sure we have clean water for the people who use our beaches. We hope we have a very good summer season, but unless we start changing our policies and working to protect our shores, we’re putting New Jersey’s entire coastal environment and economy at risk.”

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OCEAN COUNTY - Spring’s many rainy days have been great for lawns and gardens, but many homeowners will take an extra step in search of that elusive deep green lawn free from weeds and insects.

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“I caution everyone to please carefully read the instructions before applying any chemicals or fertilizers to lawns and gardens,” Vicari said. “The overuse of fertilizers is one of the leading causes of

high nitrogen levels in the bay.”

If too much fertilizer is applied, the excess can wash off in the rain and flow into storm drains that empty into nearby streams, rivers and the bay.

“The State of New Jersey has some of the toughest laws in the nation regarding

the levels of nitrogen in store-bought fertilizer,” Vicari said. “Even so, if these products are applied incorrectly they can pose a serious threat to our waters.”

All fertilizer products for turf sold in the state must contain at least 20 percent slow-release nitrogen, and zero phosphorus - unless a soil test demonstrates a need for more.

Vicari said consumers can check the fi rst and second number on the package for nitrogen and phosphate content. For example, a Formula of 26-0-3 means no phosphate.

Vicari also warned about the dangers of pesticides commonly available at local home and garden stores.

“Read the directions before you apply any pesticide. Used incorrectly, these toxic chemicals can not only threaten the environment, but can pose a health hazard to children and pets,” he said.

It is equally important to store fertilizers and pesticides properly when not in use.

“Store these chemicals on a high shelf away from children and animals.” Vicari said.

In the wake of Superstorm Sandy, officials learned another good reason to keep chemicals on high shelves.

“We had many damaged homes, garages and sheds where the flood waters washed all kinds of household chemicals into the bay,” said Freeholder Deputy Director Gerry P. Little. “In many cases, if these materials had been placed higher off the floor there would not have been a problem.”

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Inside The Law Reporting An Accident

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By Robert C. Shea, Esq. & Dina M. Vicari, Esq. of R.C. Shea and Associates

Why is it so important to report an accident?

It is so important that the failure to report an accident can result in high fines and even the suspension of your driver’s license for up to one year. An accident is not only between vehicles driving on the road, but also includes a collision between a moving vehicle and a parked vehicle. No matter how gentle the collision or how slow the vehicles were moving, the involved parties should never leave the scene.

Even the most minor accident which may be deemed “just a tap” can result in the issuance of a summons. No matter how minor the accident, it is best for all parties to exchange information and, if necessary, contact the police for assistance. First, all vehicles involved should pull off the road to a safe area in order to protect themselves and other drivers on the road. Next, exchange insurance information and, if an insurance claim has to be made, it is important to have the necessary insurance information so the damaged vehicle can be repaired and the insurance companies can make the appropriate payments. Of course, in many cases the parties agree that the damage is minor, no repairs are necessary and, therefore, no claims have to be made. Further, it may be determined that the police do not need to be called in to make an accident report.

However, all the parties involved should make that decision.

In the unlucky event of an accident where the vehicle that caused the accident leaves the scene, the process is quite serious. If the driver of the damaged vehicle or an eyewitness is able to take down the license plate number and/or a description of the vehicle, the person leaving the scene can assume that he/she will receive a summons in the mail or even a visit from the local police department.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of June 10 - June 16

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (Mar 21-Apr. 19): If you can’t take the heat, stay out of the kitchen. Your emotions are likely to get the best of you in spirited discussions.

Avoid confrontations in the week ahead. Try to enjoy the world as it is. Don’t worry what others think.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Agree to disagree. There’s little point in trying to get the last word in as you’re not going to change anyone’s opinion and they aren’t going to change yours.

Build upon common interests rather than focusing on differences.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don’t try to swat a fly with a sledgehammer. There may be a tendency for you to make a minor problem out to be a bigger deal than it actually is. Keep your priorities in order and don’t act as if a minor setback is the end of the world.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Step back and count to 10. Take care when dealing with those who may get under your skin as you could be quick to lose your cool. If tried and true methods aren’t working for you, thinking outside the box could provide the answer.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Slow and steady wins the race. Not that you’re in a race, but pacing yourself and taking your time will yield a far better result that if you try to rush. Others have come to rely on your efficiency and dependability, don’t let them down.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don’t believe everything that you hear. You may get showered with information today but not all of it is likely to be true. Do your own homework before using any facts and determine whether sources are valid or just blowing hot air.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22.): Actions speak louder than words. Others are likely to respond better to what you do rather than what you say as deeds will leave no questions about your sincerity. Get all the facts before making judgments or reaching conclusions.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Live and let live. There will always be people who see the world differently than you do so simply try to respect their opinions as you would have them respect your own. Adversity will be easy to overcome if you just keep your cool.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Don’t get too big for your britches. Overconfidence could come back to haunt you as this week unfolds. You should always be prepared for even the slightest chance that you could fail and have a backup plan.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Expand your horizons. Reading up on a subject could provide valuable insights for business or life in general. Keep an open mind if a companion wants to try something different as the experience could be worthwhile.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Fools rush in where angels fear to tread. A knee-jerk reaction could land you right in the middle of a messy situation that would be best to avoid. Break up the monotony by doing something original this week.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Don’t let them drag you down to their level. Certain people may just be itching for a fight and you won’t need to do much to pull their trigger. Diffuse tense situations with humor or just walk away in the week ahead.

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By Wolfgang Puck Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of the summertime grilling season.

With that in mind, I’d like to share my tips for getting the best results when grilling one of my favorite dishes: steak.

All of my chefs at my CUT steakhouses (in Beverly Hills, Las Vegas, London, Bahrain, Singapore and New York City) follow these lessons.

First and most important, find the best butcher shop in your area and get to know the people working there. You want butchers who hand-select their meat and help you choose the best cut.

If you don’t start with good-quality, tender, flavorful meat, you and your guests won’t be happy with the results no matter how you cook it.

Next, get to know your cuts of steak and varieties of beef available. The options are too many to detail here, but you can talk with your butcher about the relative merits of different choices, and you can read about them online. For example, I personally like to use dry-aged beef, which has a more concentrated flavor, for a rich, fat-laced bone-in rib-eye steak, also known by the French term cote de boeuf.

Some people favor a boneless filet mignon, prized for its exceptional tenderness and juiciness, while others prefer a finer-textured and slightly firmer New York strip steak, also known as top sirloin. For the best of both worlds, I often like to prepare large bone-in steaks like the porterhouse, also known as a T-bone, which has juicy tenderloin on one side of the bone and firmer filet on the other.

Another key to great grilled steak is to let it come to room temperature before putting it on the fire, for even cooking.

Then, just before it goes on the grill, I rub it with some olive oil to help keep it moist, promote browning and prevent sticking; and I season it just before cooking, so the salt won’t have time to draw out the meat’s juices.

I cook the meat just to the medium-rare stage, still deep pink in the middle; to me, doing this maximizes the flavor, texture and juiciness. And I always let the steak rest 10 minutes before cutting into it, allowing time for the meat’s fibers to reabsorb the hot, bubbling juices.

Finally, I steer clear of complicated sauces. In the following recipe, for example, I simply spoon a little garlic-thyme butter over the meat just before serving, and sprinkle on a little fleur de sel, delicate little petals of sea salt you can find in well-stocked supermarkets.

Please try this recipe for yourself, and you’ll enjoy great steak all summer long, whatever cut you choose. Happy grilling!

GRILLED PORTERHOUSE STEAKS WITH GARLIC-THYME BUTTER Serves 4 2 porterhouse steaks, each about 34 ounces (960 g) 1/4 cup (60 mL) extra-virgin olive oil 4 tablespoons kosher salt 4 tablespoons coarsely cracked black peppercorns 8 tablespoons unsalted butter 8 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled 6 sprigs fresh thyme 2 tablespoons fleur de sel Freshly ground black pepper Build a fire in a charcoal grill or preheat a gas grill for direct-heat cooking.

Meanwhile, remove the steaks from the refrigerator, place them on a platter or tray, and leave them to rest at room temperature for at least 25 minutes.

When the grill is hot, if using charcoals, arrange the coals in an even bed and set the grill grid over the coals.

Rub the steaks on both sides with the olive oil. Holding the salt about 10 inches (25 cm) above the steaks, season them evenly on both sides. Then, season them the same way with the cracked peppercorns.

As soon as you have seasoned the steaks, place them on the cooking grid and grill until evenly, deeply browned, 10 to 12 minutes on each side for medium-rare; to give them a diamond-shaped pattern of grill marks, rotate them once a quarter turn halfway through the cooking time on each side. To test the meat for doneness, use an instant-read grilling thermometer inserted into the center of the thickest part not touching bone.

The temperature should read about 145 F (63 C).

As soon as the steaks are done, transfer them to a clean platter, cover with aluminum foil, and leave to rest for 5 to 10 minutes.

While the steaks rest, in a saucepan on the cooler edge of the grill or a burner on the stovetop over medium heat, melt the butter with the garlic cloves and thyme.

Remove from the heat, cover, and keep warm. Set aside.

To carve the steaks, transfer them to a carving board. Use a sharp knife to cut the meat in a single piece from both sides of the bone. Then, perpendicular to the bone edge of each piece, cut it vertically into slices about 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick.

Evenly divide the meat from both sides of the steaks evenly among four heated serving plates. Spoon the garlic-thyme butter over the meat and sprinkle lightly but evenly with the fleur de sel and freshly ground black pepper. 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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