2017-07-15 - The Southern Ocean Times

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Ocean, Monmouth All-Stars Face Off

By Chris Christopher WEST LONG BRANCH – Chase Stephensen, clutching an award, was surrounded by family and friends.

The recent Lacey Township High School graduate received hugs, handshakes and kisses at midfield after being named the Defensive Most Valuable Player of the game for the Ocean County All-Stars after their 17-8 loss to the Monmouth County All-Stars in the 40th annual All-Shore Gridiron Classic at Shore Regional.

“The award means I hopefully will have a lot of success when I play in college,” said Stephensen, who will play for Kutztown University. “The rest of the defense helped me a lot. My coaches put me in the right spots. The biggest things were to play in my last high school game in front of my family and friends, put on big hits and do my job.”

Stephensen played strong safety for Ocean.

“I had to cover the other team’s tight end,” he said.

With 3:14 left in the first half,

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Repaving Route 9 Planned

–Photo by Chris Lundy A section of Route 9 by Blackbeard’s Cave and PanaZella’s restaurant where the pavement is cracked.

By Chris Lundy LACEY – The State Department of Transportation is planning on repaving a portion of Route 9 from Longboat Avenue in Beachwood to Jones Road in Lacey.

The work, from milepost 81.8 to 89.62, will stretch through multiple municipalities, including all of the parts of Route 9 that are in Berkeley Township and the borough of

–Photos by Chris Christopher Lacey’s Chase Stephensen (right) recovers a fumble for the Ocean County All-Stars.

Stephensen poses with his defensive award.

Stephensen recovered a fumble at the Ocean 1-yard line.

“Nick Page (of Toms River South) knocked the ball loose and it was on the ground,” Stephensen said. “I saw it on the ground. A couple of guys dove for the ball and I pounced on it.”

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Ocean County Fair To Mix New And Old Favorites

(All-Stars - See Page 4)

Little Egg Harbor Cops: Beware Electric Co. Scam

By Chris Lundy LITTLE EGG HARBOR - Little Egg police are telling people to be wary of any caller claiming to be from the Atlantic City Electric company demanding payments.

The scammers claim they are employees, and demand an electronic payment or else they will shut off your power.

The police have shared tips to prevent being taken

advantage of in a scam. It is probably a scam if: The caller becomes angry.

The caller claims the account is past due and service will be disconnected if a large payment isn’t made – usually within an hour.

The caller tells you to buy a pre-paid debit card and then call them back to make the payment. They will ask for the card’s receipt number and PIN number, (Scam - See Page 12)

By Chris Lundy LACEY – The Ocean County Fair remains a place where everyone in Ocean County is welcome to a day or evening out to enjoy some old-fashioned fun.

While some of it has changed over the years, it still retains the feel of a neighborhood event of wholesome entertainment, said fair manager Jeff Adams.

Volunteers are always hard at work reinvesting in their community. The board (Fair - See Page 5)

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Continued From Page 1 Stephensen pounced on his chance to play for Kutztown.

“I talked to a couple of guys and they enjoyed it there,” he said. “They won their conference last year. When I visited the school, it felt like home to me. I went to a couple of camps there and I felt it was what college should feel like.”

Stephensen, a 6-foot, 215-pounder, played three years of varsity ball for the Lions under coach Lou Vircillo.

“It’s definitely sad to wear the Lacey helmet for the last time,” he said. “I have played football in Lacey since the age of seven, beginning in Pop Warner. I am excited for what’s ahead – college football. It was a privilege for me to play for Lacey and to play in this game.”

Ocean coach L.J. Clark, the Lakewood Piners’ mentor, said he enjoyed working with Stephensen, recruited as a hybrid linebacker-safety.

“He’s tough,” Clark said. “He brings it in every game. I saw him play in (Shore Conference) Class B South during the regular season last fall and he brings his hard hat to work. It was a pleasure to coach him this week. He’s a great kid. He’s a super competitor.”

Adi Palmer, who starred for Lakewood, was named Ocean’s Offensive Most Valuable Player after catching five passes for 55 yards. Marlboro running back Cameron Caorsi was honored as Monmouth’s Offensive Most Valuable Player after rushing for

a Classic single-game record 179 yards and one touchdown on 26 carries, turning the artificial surface of Robert E. Feeney Field into a greyhound track. Caorsi will attend Brookdale Community College, which does not have a football team.

Keyport player Zach Frick was named Monmouth’s Defensive Most Valuable Player.

Monmouth, which led the game from start to finish, took a 6-0 lead with 1:49 left in the first quarter when running back Paul Reed of Asbury Park caught a 5-yard screen pass on the left sideline from St. John Vianney’s Matt DeGennaro. Freehold Township’s Tyler Schulman kicked the extra point for a 7-0 lead after Monmouth drove 60 yards on 12 plays.

Schulman pushed the lead to 10-0 with a 29-yard field goal with 8:59 to go in the first half. Caorsi made it 16-0 with 10:44 left in the third quarter, scoring on a 3-yard touchdown run; Schulman’s PAT put Monmouth up 17-0.

Ocean sliced its deficit to 17-6 with 4:12 to go in the game when Anthony Costanza of Brick Township tossed a 12-yard touchdown pass to Hayden Frey of Point Pleasant Boro.

Costanza connected on a pass to Central Regional’s Mike Bickford for the two-point conversion, producing the final score.

GRID GOSSIP: Caorsi broke the record of 161 yards set by Joe (The Jet) Henderson of Freehold in 1986.

Monmouth, which leads the series 21-181, snapped Ocean’s three-game winning streak.

Former Brick Township assistant coach Bob

Spada and ex-Matawan mentor Butch Britton were inducted into the Shore Coaches Football Foundation Hall of Fame during a halftime ceremony. Spada was a part of 18 Brick championships. The SCFC presented the game.

The game’s public address announcer was Tommy Farrell, a former Monsignor Donovan (now Donovan Catholic) player.

“I can’t believe it’s been four years since I played in the same game and served as a captain for Ocean County,” the former Griffin said on his Facebook page.

Farrell’s father, Tom, is the superintendent of the Shore Regional High School District.

He played and coached football for the Griffins. He coached football at New Egypt where he served as principal before becoming a Shore administrator. Young Farrell played football for the Griffins.

Carol Frank Brown and her husband, Donovan Brown, hosted a fettuccine dinner at their Brick home during the several days of practice prior to the game. It was for Brick players and their Ocean County teammates.

“It was so much fun to see them together as friends and not as foes!” Frank Brown said on her Facebook page. “Lots of laughs!! Go Ocean!!!”

Ocean assistant coach Len Zdanowicz Jr., the Brick Green Dragons’ mentor, participated in his sixth Classic with six of his players.

Zdanowicz Jr. played center for Ocean, representing the Green Dragons in 1990.

“I look back on the numerous friendships that I made with my ‘sworn enemies’ from neighboring towns and feel so grateful for the opportunity given to me by my coaches,”

he said. “Thank you coach Wolf (Warren Wolf, then Brick’s head coach), Jim Calabro and Kevin Campbell (Brick assistant coaches).”

SCORING SUMMARY Monmouth: Reed 5 pass from DeGennaro (Schulman kick) Monmouth: Schulman 29 field goal Monmouth: Caorsi 3 run (Schulmann kick) Ocean: Frey 12 pass from Costanza (Bickford from Costanza) STATISTICS First downs: Ocean 9, Monmouth 13 Yards rushing: Ocean 26-54, Monmouth 48-218 Passes attempted: Ocean 15, Monmouth 19 Passes completed: Ocean 10, Monmouth 11 Passing yardage: Ocean 119, Monmouth 85 Intercepted by, return yardage: Ocean 0-0, Monmouth Hazard 2-0 Punts: Ocean 3-32, Monmouth 0-0 Penalties: Ocean 2-30, Monmouth 0-0 Fumbles: Ocean 2, Monmouth 1 Fumbles lost: Ocean 1, Monmouth 1 Individual rushing: Ocean: Costanza 1548, Bickford 6-8, McCall 2-(-1),Cammarata 3-(-1). Monmouth: Caorsi 26-179, Catena 1-3, Reed 2-(-25), Pennell 8-25, Aleo 4-17, DeGennaro 2-3, Carnivale 1-1, Jamie IV 1-3, Scott 1-0, Hair 2-12 Individual passing: Ocean: Costanza 7-1574-2, Cammarata 3-4-45-0. Monmouth: DeGennaro 4-8-24-0, Sullivan 2-2-21, Sabbagh 3-5-40-0 Individual receiving: Ocean: Palmer 5-55, Richardson 2-40, Bickford 1-6, Frey 2-18.

Monmouth: Cacciatore 2-8, Sabbagh 3-40, Scott 1-7, DeGennaro 1-11, Hair 6-76, Reed 2-7

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Continued From Page 1 putting it together is all volunteers. The ticket gates are run by the Toms River Mariners Marching Band as a fundraiser for them. Explorer youth cadets from the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department and surrounding towns will serve as parking attendants.

Inside, it hearkens back to the kind of fairs that you visited as a kid. Boardwalk-style games of chance and skill will fill the midway. The sound of carnival rides – and people on them – echo from the tree line. Lines of community groups and small businesses set up in booths, mixed in with food vendors. It all still has a classic feel to it.

“We trace our lineage back to 1947,” Adams said. It was an agriculture day, back then, when farmers would show off their crops that year. It was called the “4-H Achievement and Agricultural Ocean County Field Day.” Held on September 6, there were contests for entries like highest yield or largest corn. You could also attend seminars to get information from seed companies. There were an estimated 500 attendees.

It was originally held at Ocean County Park in Lakewood, but in 1982 it was moved to its current location, at the Robert J. Miller Air Park in Berkeley.

This allowed more room for amusements, horse riding, and more.

While the venue has changed, and the audience is mostly not farmers, there

The Southern Ocean Times, July 15, 2017, Page 5 are certain things that have not. There are still awards and expositions for agriculture. This comes from the still-intact connection to the 4-H after all these decades.

Amusements of America will be bringing the rides. They are the same outfit that has come the last few years, Adams said. Like everything else in the fair, their rides will be a balance of favorites and new things. Unfor tunately, they retired the Ferris wheel they had. That was a crowd pleaser.

Country singer Scott DeCarlo will be performing on Saturday at 7 and 9 p.m.

Kaotic Control will be performing at 1 p.m. on Sunday.

Rock N Roll Chorus, from Long Branch, will also be performing.

These shows are being done at various times from Wednesday to Sunday: RC Car demonstrations, and a Chainsaw Carver. The carver has won awards internationally. He will be doing demonstrations, where he takes a block of wood and gives it new life in about 20-30 minutes.

Performances There are several acts that are performing throughout the fair, often more than once. “Some of these people are sought after” and are hard to book, Adams said.

Scott DeCarlo, in particular, couldn’t be fit into the schedule last year. “This year, we had to fight to get him because he’s in demand.”

The Amish Outlaws, the fair’s headliner, are performing in the main tent on Wednesday, at 7 and 9 p.m.

Doc Swan’s Magical Comedy Act is on Thursday, at 7 and 9 p.m. He was a staple of the fair for a few years, and has now returned.

Country band After the Reign is performing on Friday, at 7 and 9 p.m.

Cowboy Larry’s Wild, Wild West Show will be on Friday and Saturday nights as well.

R&B Express, performing Doo-Wop and oldies, will be on the stage at 2 p.m. on Saturday.

Animal Shows What’s a county fair without animal shows? T here a re several goi ng on throughout the week.

A western gaming horse show will be in the horse show ring at 5 p.m. on Friday.

At 5 p.m. on Saturday, there will be the Team Sorting Horse Event.

Marvelous Mutts, Commerford Zoo, and the Pig Races will be scheduled throughout the fair, from Wednesday to Sunday.

Marvelous Mutts has trained dogs perform such feats as races and swimming pool acrobatics.

Commerford features an exotic petting zoo, with creatures such as lemurs and yaks.

They have an elephant and camel ride.

The pig races are just what you imagine they would be, a track with packs of piglets running through them, all given ridiculous names.

Fair Food And of course there must be fair food.

Corn dogs and funnel cake as far as the eye can see. But wait, there’s more!

Just as the other festivities are a mix of classics and new, the food selections will be a mix of traditional fair food and new selections.

You’ll see kettle corn on the traditional side, and falafel on the nontraditional side. With the popularity of food trucks, there will be more of them making appearances.

Schedule The Ocean County Fair will be from July 12 through 16 at the Robert J. Miller Air Park on Route 530 in Berkeley Township. The hours are as follows: Thursday, July 13, 5 to 11 p.m.

Friday, July 14, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Saturday, July 15, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Sunday, July 16, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Fair admission is $8. Children younger than 10 are free.

Correction

In the July 8, 2017 article “Howell Native Turns Movie Maker,” actor Brian O’Halloran was incorrectly identified as Kevin O’Halloran.

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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

Congressman MacArthur: Ocean County Deserves Fair Flood Insurance From The Desk Of

Congressman Tom MacArthur NEW JERSEY – Congressman MacArthur released the following statement after he voted to advance the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) reform package out of the House Financial Services Committee: Nearly, five years ago, Superstorm Sandy devastated the Jersey Shore. Ocean County - my home - was the epicenter of the storm and half of all NJ Sandy flood claims hap-

pened here. Even today, many families are still not back in their homes and are dealing with the effects of this storm because of mismanagement at FEMA. The terrible response to this storm coupled with an opportunity to reauthorize and reform the NFIP are two big reasons why I sought a seat on the House Financial Services Committee during this Congress.

After joining the House Fi-

nancial Services Committee, I was confronted with the harsh reality that many of my non-coastal colleagues wanted to gut the NFIP and put it on the path to extinction.

My goal has been to achieve a long-term reauthorization and reform the program so it serves flood-exposed citizens and coastal communities better.

During the legislative process, I fought to ensure that every coastal resident and business has access to the flood program at affordable rates, to increase investment in mitigation and to instill more accountability at FEMA. I am particularly pleased with the following achievements that will help

Jersey Shore residents: A full five-year reauthorization.

A guarantee that all flood-exposed properties in participating communities, including new construction, can continue to participate in the program. I amended the bill to guarantee this since the original bill excluded new construction in special flood hazard areas.

A reduction in how high premiums can increase for homes built before flood maps were produced by the federal government. I am still working to bring rates down further before a floor vote.

I successfully removed a harmful provision that would have punished homeowners

who had suffered two losses of $1,000 by slapping them with a $5,000 deductible.

This deductible will now only apply to severe and extreme repetitive loss properties.

I worked to add bill language prohibiting FEMA from hiring disbarred attorneys, a practice that was rampant during the Sandy claims review process. People who aren’t qualified to practice law shouldn’t be hired to settle claims.

I worked on doubling the Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) coverage from $30,000 to $60,000 to help residents elevate their homes and engage other strategies to protect against future flood risk. Importantly, the bill also

authorizes the Director to pay ICC coverage amounts in advance of a loss, if mitigation efforts are likely to prevent future covered losses.

I worked to add amendment language to stop FEMA from imposing unfunded mandates on local mayors of flood-exposed communities.

The people whose lives were turned upside down by Sandy are ordinary Americans who pay their taxes and expect their government to be there when a natural disaster strikes. I’m grateful I was able to fight for them and work with the committee to reform and protect this vital program.

It’s my hope that now the entire Congress will act quickly to pass this bill.

Filing Deadline For School Board Candidates Nearing

NEW JERSEY – Candidates seeking school board seats have until 4 p.m. on Monday, July 31 to file their nominating petitions at the Ocean County Clerk’s Off ice in order to have their name placed on the November 7 General Election Ballot, according to

Ocean County Clerk Scott M. Colabella.

Nominating petitions for School Board can be obtained in person at either the Ocean County Clerk’s Main Office, at the Ocean County Courthouse, Election Services, Room 107 at 118 Washington Street in

Toms River, or at the Ocean County Southern Service Center, 179 South Main Street in Manahawkin. The offices are staffed from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

“The Ocean County Clerk’s Office makes every effort to inform potential candidates

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of approaching filing deadlines,” said Ocean County Freeholder John P. Kelly, who serves as liaison to the County Clerk. “Through the office’s website, social media, and other avenues, County Clerk Colabella provides the information needed by both candidates and voters.”

Colabella noted it was important that candidates get their paperwork in on time.

“This is what guarantees their place on the ballot,” said Ocean County Free-

holder Director Joseph H. Vicari.

Colabella noted that all Ocean County school districts now hold their Board of Education elections in November.

“A law signed by the Governor in 2014 moved the petition filing deadline for school board candidates from June to the last Monday in July to provide candidates with more time to submit their petitions,” Colabella said.

A total of 68 school board

seats will appear on the November ballot in various school districts throughout Ocean County. A complete listing of all candidates who file petitions for school board will be available shortly after the July 31 deadline at oceancountyclerk.com or facebook.com/ oceancountyclerk.

School board candidates seeking additional information on the petition filing process can contact the Ocean County Clerk’s Election Office at 732-929-2153.

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SURF CITY – The Women’s Auxiliary of the Surf City Volunteer Fire Company and EMS is hosting an open air flea market, a chance raffle and a silent auction on July 18 starting at 9 a.m. at the fire house, 713 Long Beach Blvd. This is the biggest fundraiser that the Women’s Auxiliary holds every year.

Vendors will be selling everything from jewelry and beach chairs, to fishing gear and tee shirts. The grand prize in the silent auction is a trip to Cabo San Lucas on January 13, 2018 for a week, which includes an airfare voucher of $1,500. Other significant auction items include a beach house rental donated by SeaBeeze Realty, a bicycle donated by Farias, a sofa table donated by Petite Home Furnishings, baskets of cheer and restaurant gift cards. Tickets for Chowderfest and the LBI Foundation House Tour

are also in the mix. Beautifully arranged gift baskets will be raffled, which feature an incredible assortment of unique items donated by local merchants. There is something for every interest.

The kitchen will be selling breakfast and lunch items, along with baked goods made by the ladies of the Auxiliary. Special handmade crafts and books will also be available to purchase.

Proceeds from this event aid the Auxiliary in pulling together a sizable donation to the Fire Company at the end of the year. It is also important to mention that the Auxiliary is always looking for new members. We meet at the fire house every second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. Volunteers from anywhere on the island, as well as the mainland, permanent and seasonal, are welcome.

29th Annual LBIF Fine Art Festival

LOVELADIES – Join us for a day – or a weekend – on July 22-23 at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences (LBIF) for the continuation of a longstanding art tradition on Long Beach Island: the 29th Annual LBIF Fine Art Festival. The event is a centerpiece of the art culture in New Jersey, continuing to attract the finest artwork by local, regional and national artisans. The event is presented through the teaming of Paragon Fine Art Festivals and the LBIF. An outdoor gallery of handmade original art is created through the combined artistic talents of more than 70 artisans journeying to the LBIF Fine Art Festival from across America. Discover works in painting, photography, sculpture, metalwork, digital art and mixed-media. Find

exquisite jewelry, glass, ceramics, woodworking – and much more. Enjoy a diversity of artistic styles within each art medium. Experience the opportunity to meet the artisans creating the work, learning how they became artists and how your specific pieces were made. Should you not find exactly what you seek, commission a piece of art made just for you!

Hours of the 29th Annual LBIF Fine Art Festival are Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Parking is free.

Admission is a $5 donation to support Kids Art Programs. Enjoy the experience of discovering art – and something of yourself in the process.

Artwork does enrich your life.

For more information, visit paragonartevents .com/S-23-LBIF+Fine+Art+Festival.html.

17-Year-Old Injured In Route 72 Crash

STAFFORD – On Friday, June 30 at 1:11 a.m. Stafford Police responded to a motor vehicle crash on Route 72 at mile post 22.6. An investigation revealed that a 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer being driven by a 17-year-old male from Manahawkin was traveling westbound on the highway when it struck a utility pole.

The driver suffered lacerations to his head and face and was transported to Southern Ocean

Medical Center by Stafford Township EMS. Route 72 westbound was temporarily closed until the scene was cleared. The driver was issued a summons for careless driving, failure to maintain a lane, and hours of operation and decal requirements for probationary driver’s license.

Patrolman Haines was the investigating officer in the crash.

Manahawkin Elks Lodge Clam Bake

MANAHAWKIN – The Manahawkin Elks Lodge #2340 will host a Clam Bake on Saturday, July 22 from 1 to 5 p.m. (or while clams last) at the Manahawkin Elks Lodge, 520 Hilliard Blvd.

There will be fresh and steamed clams, clam chowder, chicken, corn, burgers, hot dogs and beverages available. 10,000 clams have been

ordered! Music will be provided by John Reed.

Tickets cost $30 by July 15 and $35 at the gate. Young adults 12-20 cost $25. Children under 12 are free.

For ticket information, please call the Manahawkin Elks Lodge at 609-597-1107. Tickets may be purchased at the bar. Advanced ticket purchase is recommended.

Drum Playing “Pound” Classes

BARNEGAT – The Township of Ocean Recreation is offering pound classes on Mondays from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Community Center, 239 11th Street.

Unleash your inner rock star with this cardio jam session inspired by the infections, energizing and sweat-dripping fun of playing

the drums.

All ages are welcome. The instructor will have some sticks for people to try the class.

Please bring a mat or towel to sit on.

Cost is $5 per class, pay as you go.

For sign up information, visit twpoceannj. gov/recreation/2017/POUND/pdf.

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Visit The Land Of Eternal Spring At The LBI Branch SURF CITY – Enjoy a presentation by author Alan Howard as he reads from and discusses his novel In the Land of Eternal Spring on Monday, July 17 at 7 p.m. at the LBI Branch of the Ocean County Library, 217 S. Central Avenue.

The author will be reading excerpts from his first novel about a Peace Corps volunteer and a Fulbright Scholar in Guatemala inspired by JFK’s call to action. In the Land of Eternal Spring is a poignant love story and dynamic political novel of a period in our history that resonates today.

Alan Howard has written for The New York Times Magazine, The Nation and public television. He was a Fulbright Scholar at San Carlos

University, an International Fellow at Columbia University and the Latin American correspondent for Liberation News Service.

Copies of In the Land of Eternal Spring will be available for purchase from the author. He will gladly autograph copies of his book purchased at the program.

This free program will be held in the meeting room. Please register online at theoceancountylibrary.org, by calling the LBI branch at 609-494-2480, or in person during branch business hours.

Branch hours are Monday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Lecture: Digestion And Health

MANAHAWKIN – Stockton University at Manahawkin will host a lecture titled, “Digestion & Health: The Powerful Role of the Microbiome,” by Anthony Dissen, instructor of health sciences at Stockton University, on Monday, July 24 at 10 a.m.

The lecture will examine the incredibly powerful role that digestion plays in determining one’s physical, mental and emotional health.

Attendees will explore the definition of the microbiome, both in the gut and the entire body’s microbiome as a whole, what types of common lifestyle practices undermine the

health of the microbiome, such as the overuse of antibiotics, obsessive hygiene, and lack of proper foods in the diet, the health consequences of reducing the microbiome, which can cause digestive diseases, autoimmune conditions and certain vitamin deficiencies, and how one can begin to restore the microbiome to more optimal levels.

Call 609-626-3883 to register for this free lecture to be held at Stockton at Manahawkin, located at 712 East Bay Ave. For more information about Stockton at Manahawkin, visit Stockton.edu/Manahawkin.

Lacey’s 1st Annual National Night Out

LACEY – The Lacey Township Police Department will host its 1st Annual National Night Out on August 1 from 6 to 11 p.m. at Gille Park.

National Night Out is a nationwide event designed to build strong community partnerships that promote safe neighborhoods.

There will be a bicycle rodeo, face painting, food, community resources, helicopter flyover, K-9 demonstrations and drones. The Lego Batman Movie will be shown outdoors at 8:30 p.m. Bring a blanket or chair for viewing. The Skate Park is also open from 6 to 9 p.m. and skate exhibitions will take place at 7 p.m.

Mobile Digital Mammography Van

LONG BEACH ISLAND – The AMI Foundation’s Dr. Jan Astin Mobile Digital Mammography Van will visit the St. Francis Community Center, 4700 Long Beach Blvd. on July 20.

Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. A prescription may not be needed.

Please call the scheduling department at 609677-9729 to make an appointment and to confirm hours of operation.

The screenings are for women aged 40 and over with no current or past breast issues. Screenings are processed through their insurance.

The AMI Foundation’s Dr. Jan Astin Mobile Digital Mammography Van travels throughout southeastern New Jersey to make breast cancer screening easier and more convenient.

The custom-built, 38-foot van is completely self-contained. In addition to offering the latest digital mammography equipment, the van provides a comfortable waiting area and a private dressing room.

The mobile van’s radiology services are accredited by the American College of Radiology and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Mammography images are read by board-certified fellowship trained radiologists at Atlantic Medical Imaging.

The Dr. Jan Astin Mobile Digital Mammography Van services are made possible by funding from the AMI Foundation’s Mammography Screening Program. For more information, visit amifoundation.net.

T.C.S.A. Meeting And Guest Speaker

TOMS RIVER – Tom Engkilterra is the Region 1 Representative of the National League of Families of American MIAs and POWs in South East Asia. He will speak at the Tin Can Sailors Association (T.C.S.A) of New Jersey July 19 meeting, which will be at 12 p.m. at American Legion Post 129, located at 2025 Church Road.

Mr. Engkilterra is a Veteran. He is a longtime

member of Post 129 and has a long association with the above League. His speech will include the history of the League, its many accomplishments since 1975 and their plans for the future. There will be a short meeting before the speaker, as well as lunch. The meeting will be an open forum, so everyone is invited. Bring a friend and if your friend served in the Navy, even better.

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21-Gun Salute Shell Donated

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – A shell from a 21-gun salute fired at a funeral for a local soldier whose remains were recently identified was donated to the county historical society.

First Class Machinist’s Mate Earl R. Melton, Lakewood, was serving on the USS Oklahoma, when it was sank during the attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.

He was 24.

The bodies were placed in a mass grave after they were recovered, because there was no way, in 1941, to identify them all, Freeholder Director Joseph Vicari explained at the most recent Ocean County Freeholder’s meeting.

Since then, technology has advanced to the point where forensic scientists could identify people’s remains. So, the grave was opened.

He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia on June 28.

Ed McBride, a Marine who works in the consumer affairs department and works with POW/MIA causes, and John Dorrity, director of the county’s Veterans Service Bureau, attended the ceremony on behalf of the county.

A relative of Melton’s collected one of the shells from his 21-gun salute and gave it to Dorrity. Dorrity said he decided that it belonged to the county, and donated it to the historical society.

Waretown Historical Society “At The Flicks”

WARETOWN – At The Flicks is every Friday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Little Red School House Museum. All ages are welcome. The term flicks is slang for “film.” It was first attested to in 1926, a backformation from flicker, which was derived from their flickering appearance.

7/21: People of the Pines – From Chatsworth to Albert Hall, we’re highlighting people, archeology and wildlife.

7/28: The 1916 Shark Attacks – We’ll take an easy look at the historical mystery and sort out the facts.

8/4: Henry Ford, Part 1 – See how Ford’s early life and company development influ-

enced a nation and even our region.

8/11: Henry Ford, Part 2 – See how Ford’s leadership and innovation influenced our country and even this region.

8/25: The History of Waretown – From Indians to pirates to Revolution, to sailing ships off in the sunset, come learn more about your town! PowerPoint presented by Adele Shaw.

No registration necessary. Just drop in! Our museum is handicapped accessible. Special assistance and accommodations are available.

Please request services in advance.

For more information, visit twpoceannj. gov/recreation/Waretown-Historical-SocietyJuly-August-Events.pdf.

Ocean County Library Launches Redesigned Website

OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Library is excited to announce their redesigned website has launched to the public.

The library’s newly redesigned website offers quick and easy access to essential information and features including: • Clean design to help improve functionality and enhance content.

• A user interface that works on all mobile devices.

• Redesigned recommended reading pages.

Each title is directly linked to the library catalog, making the process of locating books and placing holds more streamlined for library users.

• The many online databases offered by the Ocean County Library have been arranged in a new dynamic page that organizes each database into categories. Users can now select subject categories to search databases.

• Users can directly access links to the library catalog or live chat with a librarian from every page on the website.

• Redesigned adult, children’s and teen pages.

Promoted programs are linked to the Calendar of Events for more information and signup details.

The redesigned website is still available at theoceancountylibrary.org

Olde Time Antiques, Crafts & Collectibles Faire

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Historical Society will host its 31st Annual Olde Time Antiques, Crafts & Collectibles at the Ocean County Parking Garage and surrounding area, Madison and Hadley Avenues, on September 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is rain or shine and this year will feature a food truck pavilion.

Food trucks will be serving breakfast and lunch items and there will be antique appraisals by Art Kravetz, Civil War reenactors,

classic cars on display by National Chrysler Club, antique engines, local history books, a used book sale, hourly drawings for Lakewood BlueClaws tickets, a Lenni Lenape exhibit, baked goods, 50/50 raffle, exhibit by renowned photographer Gregory Andrus, oil paintings by artist Art Stevens, museum tours and continuous music all day.

Call Jeff to reserve your vendor space at 609-339-9134.

Knitting And Crocheting

LACEY – Library guests can knit and crochet from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Lacey branch of the Ocean County Library 10 East Lacey

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The group meets the first Saturday of each month. All skill levels are welcome.

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By Sara Grillo JACKSON – Motorcyclists braved tornado warnings and early morning rain, but ended up with a great turnout for this year’s Motorcycle Ride & BBQ. The Jackson Elks hosted this year’s event, but it’s a collaboration between many local Elks – including Brick, Bayville, Toms River, Freehold, Lacey and Manahawkin – who are all part of the New Jersey State Elks Veterans Committee.

The event is a yearly one, offering more than just great food, live music and camaraderie, but a fundraiser that goes toward helping local homeless veterans. For the first three years of the ride, the group was able to raise $7,000. Last year, that number was blown out of the water as riders and BBQ-goers raised a whopping $18,000. Although there were fewer motorcycles this year due to the rain, Joe LaMonica with the Jackson Elks said “preliminary accounting” shows it’s possible that number could still be beat.

Motorcyclists took a scenic ride to the Brigadier General William C. Doyle Memorial

Cemetery, which is about a 20 minute ride from Jackson. A quick ceremony was done in honor of veterans, “Taps” was played and then the group rode back to the lodge for the BBQ. “We don’t care whether you ride, take a car, it doesn’t matter to us,” said LaMonica.

Another part of the day set a more emotional tone. LaMonica said that if you walk into an Elks Lodge, you might find a small table set in the corner neatly, with one chair and one plate, set up for one person. It’s meant to symbolize the soldiers who never made it back.

“There’s a whole ceremony to it. It’s very moving,” he said.

The Missing Man Ceremony was performed

by Jackson Am-Vets Commander Roy Mallot, to the tune of a bagpiper, as he explained what each item on the table was and what it meant.

A BBQ followed at the Jackson Elks Lodge that brought out a huge crowd to enjoy ribs and chicken, hot dogs and hamburgers, drinks, vendors and classic rock music by the Mangos. Next year will be the 6th year the event raises money for local homeless veterans.

Red Cross Blood Drive

WARETOWN – A Red Cross Blood Drive will be held at the Waretown United Methodist Church, 27 Bryant Road, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 25. Appointments are

preferred. To make an appointment, please call Barbara at 609-660-0951 or call 1-800733-2767. You can also visit redcrossblood. org and enter “Waretown.”

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Jones Road meets Route 9 just north of Lacey Road. It leads to a small neighborhood south of the entrance to the Forked River Game Farm. Longboat is one of several Beachwood streets that connect with Route 9.

The project involves resurfacing the pavement, replacing or improving striping and raised pavement markers, upgrading guide rails, and making intersections compliant with the A mer icans with

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Employees of Atlantic City Electric, or any other utility, will never ask for a customer to purchase a pre-paid debit card to avoid disconnection, a report from the police department said. Customers can make payments a variety of ways, but this is not one of them.

If you are late on your bill, you would receive notification with the regular monthly bill. You would not receive a phone call one hour before disconnection.

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Disabilities Act, according to paperwork from the DOT. Additionally, sidewalks could be added if “a worn path indicates a community need.”

The local historical societies were notified of the project because the work would be near historically sensitive areas, such as the Good Luck Farm, Bayville dinosaur, or the Renault wine bottle. Most of them would be unaffected by the improvements. New sidewalks are planned for the Woodmansee Estate Historic District, among other spots. ADA improvements are expected on Cutlass Way, Morris Boulevard, Sloop Creek Road, and Har-

the local police and then Atlantic City Electric at 800-642-3780.

The police also provided some ways to keep your money safe from scammers: Never call the phone number the scammers provide.

Never provide social security or personal information to anyone who calls you claiming that you owe money.

Always ask to see a photo ID of any company representative visiting you at home.

Never make payments to someone coming to your door.

When in doubt, check it out. If the worker coming to your home has clothing or ID with old or defaced logos, they are probably not legitimate.

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“The project is currently in an early stage of fi nal design,” said Dan Triana, spokesman for the DOT. Therefore, the timeline and cost are still unknown.

The state is expecting to put the project out to bid in late 2017, with work to start in early 2018, he said.

The work is not expected to change the traffic patterns of Route 9, he said.

Mayors of towns along Route 9 have been pushing for widening or reconfiguring Route 9 so traffic can move more smoothly and safely.

Berkeley Mayor Carmen Amato said he

welcomed the repaving, in the hopes that it will make a better ride for residents and the business community. It’s a small step in the right direction, but Route 9 still needs a lot more work before all of the community’s needs are addressed.

“They’ve been a good partner with us,” Lacey Mayor Peter Curatolo said, but he hadn’t heard of this particular project when interviewed about it recently.

“We would be notified if they are going to break ground, not necessarily if they are going to fi x potholes,” he said.

He had hoped the work wouldn’t be done during the busy summer months, he said.

Annual Town-Wide Yard Sale

OCEAN TOWNSHIP – The Township of Ocean will host its 7th Annual Town-Wide Yard Sale on July 22 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The event is free, however, residents may opt to register their address on an advertising map. The last day to register is July 17 at 4 p.m.

A common Yard Sale area will again be set up at the Waretown Lake for anyone wishing to bring his or her items to sell.

All we ask is that you please indicate that on the registration form and email it to

recreation@twpoceannj.gov no later than July 17. Space is limited at the Waretown Lake and awarded on a fi rst come basis.

Yard Sale maps will be available at Town Hall on July 21 after 5 p.m. and at the Waretown Lake & Recreation Area on July 22. They will also be available on the Township website at twpoceannj.gov starting July 19.

For more information, visit twpoceannj. gov/recreation/2017/2017Yard-sale-flier. pdf or call Jeanne at 609-693-5407.

Board Of Health Meeting Schedule FORKED RIVER – The Lacey Township Board of Health holds meetings on the second Wednesday of the month. Meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building, located at 818 W. Lacey Road.

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678)

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People with perfectly normal hearing are able to hear and understand much of the sound around them automatically. They do not have to get help from lip reading. They do not have to concentrate. They do not have to stop what they are doing. They just hear. Someone with a hearing loss does not have the luxury of automatic hearing. If you have a hearing loss, you have to pay close attention, use lip reading when you can and concentrate. Hearing and understanding do not happen automatically. Hearing takes attention and energy and you just can’t do it 12 or 14 hours a day.

Hearing aids allow you to hear better and that is great. But it may be just as important that hearing aids allow you to hear with less effort and energy. They allow you to be more relaxed as you communicate with the people around you.

Of course, you cannot listen carefully fulltime and there will be times when you do not hear as well as other times. You may not hear as well if you are tired, under stress or

you are thinking about something else. That is why we suggest that anyone speaking to you gets your attention before speaking. On the other hand, if you are ready and if you are paying attention, you can hear better than you really want to. You just can not do it full time.

Actually, many people with hearing loss are able to hear and communicate surprisingly well in spite of hearing only 50 or 60 percent of the speech sounds. But, we live in a very demanding hearing world and sometimes anything less than 80 to 90 percent is just not good enough. If someone tells you, “Okay, I will see you on the 15th,” and you hear “Okay, I will see you on the 16th,” it was not enough to hear most of the message. So the next time someone says “you can hear me when you really want to,” you can correct them: “No, you mean I can hear you when I really work at it.”

Remember, if have hearing loss, hearing takes attention and energy. You can do it 12 to 14 hours a day.

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Bartley Healthcare Earns The Embracing Quality Award

JACKSON – Bartley Healthcare Nursing and Rehabilitation’s latest recognition is the accreditation in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI). With that accreditation, Bartley has received the Embracing Quality Award for 2016.

Bartley has partnered with quality care leader Providigm, a developer and champion of quality assessment methods and measures for post-acute and long-term care facilities that tracks outstanding performances in those areas. The Providigm Embracing Quality Awards for 2016 reflect excellence based on three performance measures during the calendar year of 2016. Bartley Healthcare has received an award in at least one of three categories, which include: Deficiency-Free Survey, Readmission Prevention and Customer Satisfaction.

The Providigm philosophy of Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) is integral to the Embracing Quality Awards.

Only organizations that have achieved Basic or Advanced QAPI Accreditation are eligible for an award to ensure that systems are in place to continue providing the same caliber

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Some Pharmacists Are Losers And Some Are Heroes

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. About 100 years ago, during Prohibition, apothecaries were the place to hang out since the neighborhood bars had closed. The corner drugstore was where people traded “hard” liquor in for “soft” drinks and it was also a time when pharmacists were actual chemists blending herbals and medicinals all day long. Did you know Coca Cola syrup was invented by pharmacist John Pemberton back in 1886 in Atlanta, Georgia?

Fast forward to today where Coca Cola is a global smash, and medications are commercially prepared by multi-billion dollar corporations, not people. Some have said the pharmacist’s role is more along the lines of “lick, stick and pour.” Ah, but that’s just a saying.

Oregon and New Mexico just signed into law a bill that allows pharmacists to prescribe and dispense birth control pills to women straight out of the pharmacy, without an on-site physical exam or lab work. This may sound weird to you, but the precedent was set years ago when pharmacists were granted prescribing rights to administer certain flu vaccines.

The ability for pharmacists to prescribe contraception saves valuable time and money for all parties involved, but it does beg the question: Which prescription drugs are going to one day be put on the “allowed to be prescribed” formulary?

And in regard to birth control pills, are the pharmacists (or any prescriber) advising women to supplement with what their medication will deplete? ‘The Pill’ reduces your magnesium, selenium and crucial B vitamins which can contribute to you feeling depressed, overweight, hypothyroid

and tired. I suggest you put back what the “Drug Mugger” stole.

Pharmacists have once more been distinguished as one of the most honest, ethical professionals in the United States. But some pharmacists give the practice a bad name. For example, this past June Massachusetts pharmacist Barry Cadden was sentenced to nine years in prison because he compounded injectable steroids that were contaminated, which led to the deaths of 76 people in 2012.

Contrast that with the quick-thinking pharmacist who just saved 57-year-old Mark Davey’s life. Mark was eating lunch, and out of the blue, his tongue started to swell up. He drove himself to CVS Pharmacy to buy Benadryl, but when he arrived he began gasping. Pharmacist Bhavini Patel was working that day, and she called paramedics, and then injected Mark with the drug EpiPen (epinephrine) from her pharmacy in an attempt to save his life. It worked! Mark was experiencing an “anaphylactic” allergy to his food and she knew it.

I applaud Pharmacist Patel, she is a true hero. Even though it may have possibly gone against store policy to administer the shot, she did what she felt was right and compassionate to save this man’s life.

How awesome?! Mark is alive because pharmacists are not just there to lick, stick and pour. We are healers by nature and interested in getting you well. I wish I could go back in time and own one of those apothecaries where I could create amazing custom-blended natural remedies, as well as fizzy soft drinks around my “neighborhood bar.”

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Life Drawing Sessions (Undraped model).

Open to all artists for a $5 model fee for a two-hour session on Thursday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. Call 609-597-3557 or go to pineshoresartassociation.org for more information and to confirm the session will be held.

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R.C. Shea & Assoc.

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By Robert C. Shea, Esq. & Christopher R. Shea of R.C. Shea and Associates

In New Jersey, if you sustain an injury arising out of or in the course of your employment, you are entitled to certain benefits under the law. This is more specifically set forth in the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act. Primarily, should your injury require medical attention, the Workers’ Compensation carrier for your employer is to provide this to you. The insurance carrier pays for reasonable and necessary medical care until you reach a medical plateau. In turn, however, the insurance carrier does have the right to direct your medical care. In other words, the insurance carrier has the opportunity to choose the physicians with whom you treat, as well as the facilities where any treatment or therapy is administered.

In the event that your injury is such that you are medically unable to work for more than seven days, the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act provides that the insurance company is to pay temporary disability benefits. This entitles you to 70 percent of your wages, up to the statutory maximum for the year in which you sustained the injury. These payments continue until the authorized physician permits you to return to work or until you reach a medical plateau, whichever is sooner.

Should permanent effects of your injury remain after achieving a medical plateau, you may be entitled to benefits to compensate for those permanent effects. This is based on a statutory value determined according to the part of your body which was injured and the permanent residuals of your treatment and injury. This process progresses after your physician has returned you to gainful employment. In the event that you are deemed medically unable to return to work, you may be entitled to total disability benefits.

The questions often arises, “What happens if I am injured during Christopher R. Shea Esq. the course of my duties as a volunteer for a municipality?” It has been determined that volunteer firefighters, first aid or rescue squad workers, ambulance drivers, forest fire wardens or firefighters, board of education members and auxiliary or special reserve police officers are provided for within the Workers’ Compensation Act in New Jersey.

Although, as a volunteer as listed above one would not have been compensated for the acts performed within the scope of that position, if injured while performing those duties, and medically unable to work, you would be entitled to compensation at the maximum rate for the year of that injury. Furthermore, the injured volunteer is entitled to reasonable and necessary medical treatment as if an employee. In the event that the volunteer suffers permanent residuals from the injury in question, the volunteer would also have the right to seek payment for those residuals, the same as if a paid employee.

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CLASSIFIEDS For Rent

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Crestwood Village - 55+. Non smoker. Working person. 1 car only. $950 plus utilities. Credit check. Put back woods. 609-994-8644.

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Registered Nurse – The Pines at Whiting is looking for two compassionate RN’s to provide care to residents in our skilled nursing/rehab community.

Minimum 1-2 years experience required as well as experience with EMR. One RN 7-3 (32 hours a week e/o w/e), and one RN 3-11 (16 hours a week e/o w/e).

The 32 hour week position offers full benefits. For immediate consideration apply to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759, 732849-2047 or email resume to rscully@ thepinesatwhiting.org. EOE. (30)

Deli - Full time, part time. Experience is a must for busy Deli/Bakery/Lottery.

Bakery/Lottery could be full time.

Toms River area. 732-286-2665. (30)

Misc.

Hiring Event – One day only Thursday, July 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 3917 Main St., Chatsworth NJ 08019.

General Laborers & F/L operators needed at Ocean Spray! $11/hr! Mandatory OT = more $$$ in your pocket.

Long-term work & bonuses! Call 609-387-2900 for more info!

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Personals European Lady - Honest, faithful, careful - looking for serious man 65-80 years old to build strong, stable relationship with our love, trust and respect. I live in Lakewood. 973-204-0108.

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Yard Sale July 15 & 16 - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 2 Nelson Ct. Holiday City Carefree.

TV, radios, Disney, China, steins, kitchen items, xmas, luggage, bedroom set, glassware and more. (30)

Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius.

732-364-7580. (t/n) COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot.

5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) Cash Paid - For vintage saxophones and World War II military items.

E-mail: mymilitarytoys@optonline. net or call 609-581-8290.

(33) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac.

Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) WE BUY USED CARS - Any condition, any make, any year. We also specialize in buying Classic Porshe, Mercedes and Jaguar running or not, DEAD OR ALIVE. 609-598-3622.

(29) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc.

Call 917-681-6809. (t/n)

Help Wanted Now Hiring in Chatsworth - General Laborers & F/L Operators Needed at Ocean Spray! $11/hr!

Mandatory OT = more $$$ in your pocket! Long-term work & bonuses!

Call 609-387-2900 today!

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PT Weekend CNA/CHHA - The Pines at Whiting is looking for experienced CNA’s/CHHA’s to provide excellence in care to our residents on our Assisted Living Unit and Skilled Nursing units. If you are looking for an environment that rewards excellence, provides a fun work environment you should look no further! Full Time 3-11. Weekend commitment positions on all 3-11/11-7. Special weekend rates of $14 to $16/hour depending on community. Weekend program requires a commitment of 4 weekend shifts per month. Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (32) Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n) PT Custodian - For Home Owners Assoc. in Brick. 12 hours per week. $10/hr to start. Call community manager 732-920-9409.

(31) Full or Part Time Laborer/Apprentice - In Jackson. Will train.

Benefits available for full time employees. Call 732-928-2100.

(34) Now Hiring Property Inspectors - FT/PT in your area. Full, free training provided. jim.g59@ comcast.net or msangelabove@ comcast.net. 732-766-4425, 201259-0734. Ask for Mel. (t/n) Enterprise Architect (Wall, NJ) Provide senior level expertise on the direction, definition and decisions for the enterprise IT architecture of a natural gas and clean energy service provider, including researching, analyzing, designing, proposing and delivering solutions that are appropriate for the business and technology strategies. Design and lead the architecture development within the IT group by working closely with the leaders of Application Development, Infrastructure and Cybersecurity. MS in CS or related field and 5 years pre/post MS IT experience. Must have 5 yrs exp with natural gas transmission and distribution, wind and solar commercial infrastructure and applications, including renewable energy trades and market for SREC and wind REC generation and liquidation, residential solar, and energy trading wholesale and retail services (including financial reporting and valuations for derivative instruments, risk management, options deals modeling and capture, FAS133 accounting, hedge accounting, storage inventory calculations, gas scheduling). Must have 3 yrs exp in ETRM platforms and FIS Aligne at the application, middleware and database level, JD Edwards World, PowerPlan, MQSeries, ASP, ASP. NET, HTML5, .NET Framework, objected-oriented programming (OOP) Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Microsoft Azure. Send resume to Robert Chrenowski, NJR Service Corporation, 1415 Wyckoff Road, Wall, NJ 07719.

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P/T Teller - For busy check cashing store in Toms River. Must have banking experience. Reliable 45 years or older person. Call Michele 732-513-5347.

(28) Personal Care Assistant - Full Time with benefits to help our assisted living residents with laundry, bed making, and meals. Hours 11 a.m.

– 7 p.m. and includes e/o weekend.

Rate is $9/hour. Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (32) FULL TIME LAYOUT DESIGNER/ PRODUCTION ASSISTANT - Micromedia Publications is looking for an innovative and creative individual to join our production team. Duties will include layout of newspapers and support for our general manager, production manager and graphic artist. Candidate must have experience working with Adobe Creative Suite CS6, including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.

Strong communication, typography skills and time management are a must. Please e-mail resume to Jason at jallentoff@jerseyshoreonline.com (t/n) Bus Driver - CDL with passanger certification SRPE courtsey bus call 732-505-1081. Leave message call returned to arrange interview.

(30) Part Time Food Service - We have an immediate need for Part Time Waitstaff/Servers AM and PM shifts available, Dietary Aides, PT Dishwashers. We are a well established retirement/healthcare community located in Whiting. We offer competitive pay. Under the direction of great Food Service leadership team, you will be working in an environment where you get the support and training needed to grow in your culinary career. The Pines offers an open door policy and Senior Leadership is always available and visible to our employees every day. Rate of pay starts at $9/hr. Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (32)

Services PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Celebrating 50 years of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com.

See all our anniversary and monthly specials. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732-5003063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725.

(30) Live-in Caregiver - With 20 years experience. Seeking employment to care for elderly, to do cooking, showerm medication and cleaning. Excellent references.

Call Nelly 732-853-2386.

(30) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (31)

Services Don Carnevale Painting - Specializing interiors. Very neat.

Special senior discounts. Reasonable, affordable, insured. References. Low spring rates. License #13VH3846900. 732-899-4470 or 732-814-4851. Thank you. (27) Custom Shelving – Organize your closets kitchen, living room, basement, garage. Solid wood shelving made and installed. Strong, beautiful, affordable. Call Gus’s Woodwork 732-363-6292.

(28) All In 1 Handyman/General Contracting - Painting, kitchens, bath, basements, etc. Remodeled, flooring, carpentry, roofing, siding, windows, doors, gutters, etc. “Any to do list.” No job too big or small, we do it all. $ave - Veterans discount. Call Clark 732-850-5060. (28) Interior and Exterior Painting – Insured all calls returned.

References available. Free estimates. Lic # VH4548900. Tommy call 609-661-1657. (30)

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Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured.

Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n)

All Around Yard And Home Maintenance – Outdoor, indoor work done to your satisfaction. Spring thru Winter. Cleaning, home repairs, yard upgrades, etc. References upon request. Very diligent. Fair estimates.

Eddie Zsoka 732-608-4781. (31)

Autobody Work - $99 any dent big or small, professionally done. We come to you. Serving Ocean and Monmouth counties. 347-744-7409. (t/n)

Painting - By neat, meticulous craftsman who will beat any written estimate. Interior/exterior. Free estimate. Fully insured. 732-5067787, 646-643-7678.

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The Original Family Fence - A fully licensed and insured company in Ocean County has specialized in unique fence repairs and installations around the Garden State for over 35 years. We want your gate repairs, sectional repairs, and new installation inquiries! No job is too small for us to tend to in a day’s time. Call us today for your free estimate You might just be surprised with what is possible. NJ LIC: 13VH09125800. Phone 732773-3933, 732-674-6644.

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Need A Ride - Airports, cruise, A.C., doctors. Save $$$. Senior discounts.

Tom. Save ad. 551-427-0227. (39)

I Am A Caregiver - For hire. I will take you to doctors, stores, etc. 732407-7319, my name is MaryLou. (31)

I Will Do Shopping - For you. Very good prices. Call 732-773-5078. (24)

I Will Clean Your Home - Very good prices. Call 732-773-5078.

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Roofing Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows, gutters. Repairs and discounted new installations. Prompt service.

Insured. NJ license #13HV01888400.

Special spring discounts. Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391.

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FUN & GAMES

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Across 1 Man of many words 6 Course designer 10 Hiker’s map, briefly 14 Words spoken on a star?

15 Virna of “How to Murder Your Wife” 16 Organic compound 17 ‘60s executive order creation 19 Combine 20 Locks in a zoo 21 Human Be-In attendee 23 1988 Cabinet resignee 27 Apostle known as “the Zealot” 28 Facetious tributes 29 Steady 30 Comfort and others

31 Avid surfers 35 Societal change begun in Quebec during the ‘60s 39 Money-saving refuge 40 Subway purchase 41 Blue dye 42 Hints 44 Renders harmless 48 Greasy spoon 49 It’s not widely understood 50 Small flaw 51 Cozy spot 52 ‘60s aviation nickname 58 Quattro competitor 59 Quattro, e.g.

60 2013 One Direction hit 61 Victor’s “Samson and Delilah” co-star 62 Line holder for a cast 63 Lustrous synthetic

Down 1 Swindle, with “off” 2 Run a tab, say 3 1998 Angelina Jolie biopic 4 F1 neighbor 5 It’s across from Alice Tully Hall 6 One of many in “Orphan Black” 7 Engage 8 Sixth of five?

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12 March of Dimes’ original crusade 13 Ancient 18 Mama in music 22 Trooper’s outfit?

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Ongoing Alleged Fraud In Lakewood Reaches $2.4 Million

By Sara Grillo LAKEWOOD – As Ocean County and Federal law enforcement officials continue their investigation into the recent defrauding of Medicaid and other government assistance programs, 12 additional Lakewood residents have been served complaint summonses for allegedly collecting thousands of dollars in fraudulent benefits.

As of last week, 14 people had been arrested between June 26 and 27 for collecting roughly $2 million in government assistance benefits they were allegedly not entitled to.

A total of 26 people have now been arrested, with the total alleged fraud reaching nearly $2.4 million.

The following couples were most recently served complaint summonses for 3rd Degree Theft by Deception by Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office detectives and collaborating agencies: • Eliezer and Elkie Sorotzkin of West Spruce Street allegedly wrongfully collected approximately $74,960 in Medicaid benefits between January 2011 and December 2013.

• Samuel and Esther Serhofer of Whispering Pines Lane allegedly wrongfully collected approximately $72,685 in Medicaid benefits between January 2009 and December 2013.

• Yisroel and Rachel Merkin of Hermosa Drive allegedly wrongfully collected approximately $70,557.51 in Medicaid, SNAP

and HEAP benefits between January 2011 and December 2014.

• Jerome Menchel and Mottel Friedman of Pressburg Lane allegedly wrongfully collected $63,839 in Medicaid and SNAP benefits between January 2011 and July 2014.

• Tzvi and Estee Braun of Ridge Avenue allegedly wrongfully collected $62,746.74 in Medicaid, HEAP and CICRF benefits between January 2009 and December 2013.

• Moshe and Nechama Hirschmann of Emmanuel Drive allegedly wrongfully collected $53,418.39 in Medicaid and SNAP benefits between January 2011 and December 2015.

It is alleged that the charged individuals misrepresented their incomes by claiming amounts that were low enough to benefit from the government programs, when their actual incomes were too high for them to quality. They also failed to disclose on the applications additional income they were receiving from other sources. As a result, the individuals were able to receive government benefits that they and their families were not entitled to.

Additional arrests and charges may result as the cases move through the legal process.

If anyone has information about these incidents, they should contact Sergeant Mark Malinowski of the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office at 732-929-2027.

21-Gun Salute Shell Donated

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – A shell from a 21gun salute fired at a funeral for a local soldier whose remains were recently identified was donated to the county historical society.

First Class Machinist’s Mate Earl R. Melton, Lakewood, was serving on the USS Oklahoma, when it was sank during the attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.

He was 24.

The bodies were placed in a mass grave after they were recovered, because there was no way, in 1941, to identify them all, Freeholder Director Joseph Vicari explained at the most recent Ocean County Freeholder’s meeting. Since then, technolo-

gy has advanced to the point where forensic scientists could identify people’s remains.

So, the grave was opened. He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia on June 28.

Ed McBride, a Marine who works in the consumer affairs department and works with POW/MIA causes, and John Dorrity, director of the county’s Veterans Service Bureau, attended the ceremony on behalf of the county.

A relative of Melton’s collected one of the shells from his 21-gun salute and gave it to Dorrity. Dorrity said he decided that it belonged to the county, and donated it to the historical society.

July Programs At Little Egg Harbor Library

LITTLE EGG HARBOR – The Little Egg Harbor Branch of the Ocean County Library, 290 Mathistown Road, is offering the following programs for adults and teens: Adult Programs: July 25 at 7 p.m. – English Conversation Group July 26 at 6:30 p.m. – Adulting 101: Do you feel that you’re failing at adulting? Do you know how to do the basics? Could you benefit from a refresher course? Join us. This month learn about cars: change a flat tire, check the oil, jump start and getting a good deal when

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July 22 at 7 p.m. – Marvelous Sleuths Book Club: Killer Look by Linda Fairstein. Please pick up a copy at the circulation desk.

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OCEAN COUNTY – The nonprofit agency Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey (CVCJ) offers a grocery shopping and delivery service every two weeks, free of charge, to Ocean County seniors, veterans, elderly disabled and those with dementia who are at least 60 years old and no longer drive.

Once registered, seniors can call and a thoroughly screened volunteer will be selected to pick up their shopping list and payment, visit the grocery store to shop, and deliver their order free of charge every two weeks.

Joann participates in the –Photo courtesy CVCJ program and shared her ex- CVCJ provides free grocery shopping and delivery perience: “When I run out of every two weeks, free of charge, to homebound seniors. something I need, it’s good to know Carol will come by every two weeks vides vital assistance to seniors, the elderly and pick it up for me. She’s so dependable. disabled, veterans, and caregivers of loved I look forward to her visits because it’s nice ones with chronic illness or dementia, so they can continue living independently in to have someone to talk to.”

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of July 15 - July 21

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (Mar 21-Apr. 19): Don’t throw caution to the wind. You may be less careful than usual as you could be in a hurry or simply too focused on what you’re doing to pay attention to what’s going on around you. Stay on your guard no matter the circumstances.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Go along to get along. Someone’s assertiveness may rub you the wrong way but you’ll get farther by looking for compromise rather than trying to butt heads. The lights will be all green for romantic pursuits this evening.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don’t let the cat out of the bag. Show your maturity by not revealing privileged information that you have been trusted with. Sharing someone else’s secrets will give you little to gain and a whole lot to lose.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): There’s always room for improvement. You’ve done well so far but there’s no reason why you can’t do better in the future. Seek out innovative new methods and routines which could improve your productivity, health or attitude.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): When it’s your turn to bat, swing for the fences. You’ll only gain from an opportunity in the spotlight and showing definitive results, so don’t hold back. Your prospects for romance could be higher than usual throughout the day.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Live and let live.

Making mistakes are part of life. Allow others to learn from their experiences and don’t be so quick to jump into the affairs of friends or loved ones. If solving a problem seems impossible, try again later.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22.): There doesn’t have to be winners and losers. Resolving an argument by finding common ground upon which to build could be more beneficial than simply trying to get in the last word. Avoid trying to push someone’s buttons.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Test the waters before you dive in. Get a feel for the general mood before making jokes or offhand comments or others may take it personally. Focus on projects that tap into your creative side to get the most out of it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22- Dec. 21): Don’t make assumptions. While you may feel someone knows exactly what you are thinking, they may actually be on a completely different wavelength. Go out of your way to do something to please your significant other.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22- Jan. 19): Don’t fret over what you don’t have. The green-eyed monster could rear its ugly head when a friend shows off a shiny new toy. This should really have little impact on your life. Constructive projects keep your mind busy.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20- Feb. 18): Refocus your priorities. Too much information and mental clutter may divert you from the correct path but employing some self-discipline and some planning could quickly have you back on the right track.

PISCES (Feb. 19- Mar. 20): There’s always a chance. The odds of winning or losing could be equal, just make sure that you can afford the cost if you lose. Put creativity and originality on display and before too long others will admire and respect you for it.

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Go Nuts! Cashew ‘Cream’ Sauce Is The Highlight Of This Vegan Dish

By Wolfgang Puck Most people today understand what it means to be vegetarian, avoiding meats, poultry or seafood in their diets. In fact, the ever-rising popularity of farmers’ markets makes it possible for more and more food lovers to consider themselves at least part-time vegetarians, enjoying the pleasures and health benefits of meals without animal proteins at least several times a week.

Widespread familiarity with vegetarianism has, in turn, led to more particular choices when it comes to the foods we eat. There are lacto-vegetarians, who include dairy products in plant-based diets; ovo-vegetarians, who eat eggs; and, of course, lacto-ovo-vegetarians.

Pescatarians - fish-eaters won’t eat any other animals - deserve a mention, too.

Then there’s the most observant vegetarian category of all: vegans, who avoid any animal products whatsoever. That means no butter, no cheese, no milk, no eggs - nothing at all derived from animals. And you find that more and more people interested in healthy eating today follow strictly vegan diets, with celebrities including Gwyneth Paltrow, New England Patriots superstar quarterback Tom Brady, and Brady’s supermodel wife Gisele Bundchen all touting the health benefits of strictly plant-based nutrition.

With veganism gaining an ever-higher profile, it’s only natural that my chefs and I get more and more frequent requests for vegan dishes. Now, you might think that we’d find it challenging to prepare delicious, even luxurious-tasting food following such restrictions. But, in fact, more and more products are widely available that make vegan cooking not only possible but actually a pleasure.

You can find vegan “cheeses” and even vegan cultured “butter” spreads made from nuts and oils, for example. And it’s also possible in your own kitchen to prepare “cream” sauces based on nuts, which turn wonderfully smooth and rich when pureed in a blender, leading many people who sample the results to doubt that a dish made in this way doesn’t include dairy.

Don’t just take my word for it, either. Instead, try the following authentic-tasting Italian recipe, which was developed by my team at Wolfgang Puck Catering. It features fresh gnocchi, the traditional bite-sized potato-and-flour pasta dumplings, which you can find vacuum-packaged and ready to cook in the refrigerated section of many well-stocked supermarkets and in Italian delis. If you want to make sure you’re being strictly vegan, check the ingredients listed on the package and select a brand that doesn’t include eggs. You’ll also want to look for a store-bought, dairy-free Parmesan cheese. Roasted cashew nuts, pureed in a food processor, are the source of the rich-tasting, garlicky “cream” sauce.

You and your family and friends may find it hard to believe this easy, delicious recipe is actually vegan. And you may realize you’re

one step closer to following a plant-based diet yourselves!

VEGAN GNOCCHI WITH MUSHROOMS, GARLIC AND CASHEW CREAM SAUCE Serves 4 For the gnocchi: 1 12- to-16-ounce (380-500g) package fresh gnocchi 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 quarts (3 L) cultivated mushrooms, cut into 1/4-inch (6-mm) slices 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 sprig fresh thyme For the cashew cream sauce: 1/2 cup (125 mL) raw cashews, roasted in a 350 F (175 C) oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes 1 1/4 cups (310 mL) water 1/2 cup (125 mL) good-quality canned vegetable stock or broth To assemble: Nonstick cooking spray 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 cup (60 mL) store-bought grated vegan Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon salt Chopped fresh chives, for serving Bring a large saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the gnocchi following manufacturer’s instructions.

Meanwhile, in a large saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms, garlic and thyme, and saute, stirring frequently, until the mushrooms begin to turn golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove the thyme sprig and set the mushrooms aside.

Put the cashews and water in a food processor fitted with the stainless-steel blade. Process until the nuts form a smooth paste, stopping as necessary to scrape down the side of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Add half of the sauteed mushrooms and process again until smooth, scraping down the bowl as needed.

Transfer the puree to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally with a whisk. Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and cook until thick and creamy, about 1 minute, adding a little of the vegetable stock if necessary to thin it to coating consistency.

To prepare the gnocchi for serving, heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the cashew cream sauce, gnocchi, remaining sauteed mushrooms, grated Parmesan, pepper and salt; cook until thoroughly heated through.

Spoon the gnocchi, mushrooms and sauce into individual heated serving bowls or plates.

Garnish with chives and more Parmesan and 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) © 2017 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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