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Community Garden Comes To Fruition Lacey Eyes New Businesses As Plant Closing

By Chris Lundy will still receive monLACEY – Township ey from the site for officials said that while the foreseeable future, the nuclear plant might since the spent fuel be closing, other busi- rods will remain on nesses are moving in. the property indefiThe Oyster Creek nitely. So, the up side is Generating Station is that there will be some in the process of clos- money coming in; the ing down in down side “We’ve 2019. After is that there become a it stops prowill be nuducing en- destination clear waste ergy, it will for business.” s t o r e d continue to there.

–Mayor Peter be decomOfficials Curatolo missioned. have been The entire timeline saying that they are could take a decade preparing for the worst, or more. During that but working toward time, perks from the the best: getting a new plant’s operation are business to open an expected to slowly slip energy company on the away. There would be lot, thereby continuing fewer high paying jobs, to have a strong job and the loss of a huge market and commercial tax ratable. The town (Closing - See Page 5)

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| July 29, 2017

–Photos by Chris Lundy Members of the gardening com m it te e brought some sample s from thei r hard work to a recent Township Council meeting. The Stafford Community Garden at Mill Creek is open to any who wish to volunteer.

By Chris Lundy STAFFORD – Overlooking the Mill Creek lagoons is a volunteer-run community garden that’s starting to produce a lot of produce.

The Stafford Community Garden at Mill Creek is located near the park where the community center used to be on Mill Creek Road. This is the second community garden in town, not

to be confused with the one on Manahawkin Lake.

Richard Gilchrist is one of the Beach Haven West residents who oversees the garden. He (Garden - See Page 5)

Sierra Club Leader Remembered

By Chris Lundy BRICK – Greg Auriemma, the chair of the Ocean County chapter of the Sierra Club, was remembered by friends and colleagues.

Auriemma had gone missing weeks ago while hiking alone in the White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire. He was found dead, apparently of natural causes. There had been reports of a powerful storm that had blown through there while he was camping.

He was credited for restarting the Ocean County chapter of the Sierra Club 20 years ago.

“He brought a lot of people together,” said Helen Henderson, a member of the Sierra Club and the American Littoral Society. He energized people, inspiring them to take on the challenges inherent in protecting the environment. “He made people feel like anything is possible.”

First encountering Auriemma in her struggle (Garden - See Page 5)

Stafford: Community Center Needs Still Being Studied

By Chris Lundy STAFFORD – Half a year after telling residents that the recreational needs are being studied in town, officials said that more information still needs to come in before they consider rebuilding the Mill Creek Community Center.

The Mill Creek building was left unusable

by Superstorm Sandy. The plan had been to rebuild it. However, the Federal Emergency (Community - See Page 4)

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Waretown Prepares For Community Fun Night

By Chris Lundy WARETOWN – Ocean Township will be one of many municipalities taking part in the National Night Out. This is the fourth year that Waretown has been involved.

There will be free food, beverages and family entertainment from 6-9 p.m. on Tuesday, August 1. The festivities will be taking place in the municipal parking

lot, 50 Railroad Ave. Among the entertainment will be a classic car and motorcycle show, novelty cars, and a mechanical bull. There will also be a clown, face painting, crafts for kids, henna tattoos, video games, costumed characters and bounce houses. A “Bootcamp Challenge” obstacle course, Ocean County Sheriff’s Department Child ID station, and a DJ will also be on hand.

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ing when the needs assessment will be done.

“We will let you know when it is done,” Mayor John Spodofora said. There is no timeline for the study, he added. The summer has just begun and the town hasn’t had a full year of operating the new center.

“We’ve got to have more data.”

At a previous meeting in the spring, Spodofora said there was a preliminary list made of all organizations that use facilities, when they meet, how often, and the number of people at events. Following that, the township was recording the real time statistics of these organizations in action.

They wanted to see how often buildings get utilized and for what purpose.

The most recent argument that derailed progress on a community center in Beach Haven West was whether the Mill Creek building would have a full kitchen. The old building had one, but fi re codes had changed since then. Any new one would need a much larger space than the original, with more expensive upgrades.

Continued From Page 1 Management Agency wouldn’t fund a new building in a place that is so easily flooded.

So, the township built a new center on East Bay Avenue instead. This building opened at the end of 2016. Meanwhile, the township purchased the adjacent Pine Street building with donated money.

The plan, officials said earlier this year, was to use these two buildings that are more centrally located and see what the recreation needs of the town are. If there is a great need, there might be more evidence to rebuild Mill Creek. But as of the fi rst half of 2017, the reconstruction was halted.

Officials have said that they have not ruled out rebuilding the Mill Creek Community Center, but want to make sure there is a need first.

Dawn Papatheodorou, president of the Beach Haven West Civic Association, asked at the most recent Township Council meet-

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Southern Ocean Chamber Members Are Redefining Holiday Shopping

SHIP BOTTOM – Though it may the heart of the summer, Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce members have been planning ahead to welcome the Holiday Shopping season in the Long Beach Island Region of the New Jersey.

With the announcement made appropriately during Christmas in July celebrations, the new Holiday Shopping Redefined program will help consumers locate shops and restaurants that are typically seasonal and that have extended their hours for holiday shopping, services and dining. The program will have updated blogs and social media postings, featuring participating members that are open, as well as in-store specials and holiday happenings beginning on Shop Small Saturday, November 25 and continuing throughout the holiday shopping season.

“We are working with our local retailers who are open for gift giving or special services like gift wrapping, workshops or gift certificates; as well as restaurants providing dining, gift certificates and catering.” stated Kate Krier, Southern Ocean Chamber Business Outreach Coordinator.

The Holiday Shopping Redefined program will feature a Holiday Experience card for consumers to pick up at participating

locations or the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center at 265 West Ninth Street. Consumers can stop in to any five of the listed restaurants and any five of the listed retailers to get card validated. Then they can return their completed card to the Southern Ocean Chamber office for entry into a raffle to win our limited Chowderfest Stocking Gift pack with a mug, vintage tee and gift certificate for a 2018 30th Anniversary Chowderfest.

The program will run from November 25 to December 15 and the winner will be randomly selected on Monday, December 18.

Businesses interested in being a part of this campaign can contact the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce at 609-494-7211, ext. 104 or email kate@ sochamber.com. The visitor center at 265 West 9th Street in Ship Bottom operates Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday until 2 p.m. For information on the all the business community has to offer, go to visitLBIregion.com or follow them on social media at @lbiregion or @ southernoceanchamber and tune into the award-winning LBI Region Report Radio show each Monday on WBNJ 91.9FM airing at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.

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Continued From Page 1 ratable. Also, they have been enticing other businesses to come to town and trying to bulk up the amount of commercial ratables in the industrial park and highways.

“We continue to have meetings with businesses and developers who want to re-invest in Lacey Township,” Committeeman Steven Kennis said. The governing body and administration is working on making themselves as accessible as possible to business interests.

“We’ve become a destination for business,” Mayor Peter Curatolo said. There are national chains and smaller businesses that are looking into the area.

The real estate market is also doing well in town, he said. Additionally, there is a new Central Ocean Business Association, which functions like a chamber of commerce for the towns between Toms River and the southern part of the county.

As the plant closes down, residents have been worried about the effect on taxes.

Committeeman Gary Quinn said the governing body has been aware of this concern, and has been spending less. He reported that residents’ tax rate will be $2.043 per $100 of assessed valuation. On a home based on the township average of $275,600, the taxes

The Southern Ocean Times, July 29, 2017, Page 5 are going up by $36 a year. This includes the school district, county, and all other obligations.

In related news, the township made a series of purchases. Most of them were as part of a cooperative pricing system, which allows a bunch of municipal entities to essentially buy in bulk even if they only are buying 1 or 2 of something. Some of the co-ops were local, like through Ocean County. Some were farther, like the Houston-Galveston Area.

The Township Committee awarded the contract for the purchase of two Ford F-250s to All American Ford in the total amount of $74,872. One will go to the code enforcement department, and one will go to the public works department. They also purchased a Ford E-350 from Winner Ford for $48,402 for public works.

Two ambulances will also be remounted

by VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists, in a cost not to exceed $250,580. Remounting takes the existing box – the interior of the ambulance where the patient is carried – and places it on a new chassis. It is used to extend the life of older ambulances. So, two of Lacey’s old ambulances will be renovated in this way, for the approximate price of what one new vehicle would cost.

Two Ford Explorers were purchased from Winner Ford for the police department. The total cost was $52,655.

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ing an eye on Ciba Geigy, to the health of the Barnegat Bay. There were smaller issues, too, such as beach clean-ups and hikes that he was a part of.

When Brick was deciding on purchasing Trader’s Cove, Auriemma was on the forefront of that, and continued to be involved when developers wanted to put a restaurant there, Tittel recalled. He also helped the Metedeconk River be classified as Category One by the state. This protects the river from “any measurable changes in water quality” because of the river’s importance in local ecology, water use, fishing, or recreation. He also spoke out against the Eagle Ridge development plan, that could put as many as 1,800 homes on a former golf course in Lakewood.

“When you drive around Ocean County and you see open space and see the shimmer on the water, that’s his legacy,” Tittel said.

Garden:

Stec. The garden is managed by Stec and “Farmer Bob.” Those who work the land get food for free.

Everyone else can have some for a donation, Gilchrist said.

“We’re always looking for volunteers,” he said. In the future, they want to set aside an area just for children. The adults will prepare the soil, but the kids will plant the seeds, care for the plants, and pick the vegetables. That way, they’ll learn a lot about where their food comes from.

Anyone who wants to help out, or if they want more information, is encouraged to either stop by the garden or call Gilchrist at 908-265-2637.

Continued From Page 1 against development on the Lacey rail trail, she said he never wavered in his support of the natural environment and the need to keep the trail open space.

He was well versed in the law, and made himself available to help others in their own local causes, she said.

“He will be missed,” she said. “I don’t know who could possibly fill his shoes.”

“He was involved in pretty much every environmental issue in Ocean County in the last 20 years,” Jeff Tittel, the director of the New Jersey Sierra Club, said about his actions. “Whatever the issue was, Greg was a part of it.”

He listed campaigns Auriemma had been involved in, from fighting sprawl, to closing Oyster Creek Generating Station, to keep-

Continued From Page 1 says it is starting to produce all sorts of vegetables, like tomatoes, eggplant, radishes, onion, corn, lettuce and kale.

It was prepared in 2016, but this is the first year that it is being harvested. And it is certainly being successful. Gardeners have shared stories about how many vegetables are being picked – and how big and healthy they are.

A five-person volunteer committee takes care of the garden’s administration, made up of Gilchrest, Frances Kosa, Jeanine Sciglitano, Maribeth McGrover, and Mike

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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 happened 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 Financial 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.

Do Some Research Before Making That Charitable Contribution

TOMS RIVER – High pressure tactics, emotional appeals and mail solicitations bordering on harassment are all part of the well thought out schemes by fake charities looking to fleece you out of your hard-earned cash.

But, with a little bit of research and familiarization of a non-profit you might be considering making a contribution to, your charitable contributions will get into the right hands where it will do the most good.

“The Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs is working to make sure our citizens do not get ripped off by unscrupulous scam artists looking to make a buck on the backs of legitimate charities,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari, who is chairman of Consumer Affairs for Ocean County. “Consumer Affairs staff is available to help answer questions on scams and whether a charity is legitimate.”

Vicari noted that the Department of Consumer Affairs

also has a checklist available that can help residents when they are deciding on a charity for a donation.

Checklist information includes the following things you should know: Know your charity. Never give to a charity you know nothing about. Ask for literature and read it. Ask questions. Honest charities encourage you to do so.

Do not be misled by a familiar name. A dishonest charity will often have an impressive name or one that closely resembles the name of a respected, legitimate one.

Demand identification. Always ask to see identification for both the solicitor and the charity. Be suspicious of anyone who can’t respond satisfactorily. All solicitors must disclose whether they are a volunteer or a paid solicitor.

Beware of telephone solicitations. Refuse to commit yourself over the phone. Ask to be sent written information.

Do not be seduced by emotional appeals. The hard luck

story is a favorite of fraudulent operators.

Do not succumb to pressure.

No legitimate organization will expect you to contribute immediately, even if you have given in the past.

Check out mail solicitations.

Mail solicitations often come with a trinket or other item which you are told you can keep if you contribute. Federal law however says that unless you asked for the item, you may keep it without making a contribution.

Ask about professional fundraisers. Ask the solicitor if a professional fund-raiser is being used and if so, what percentage of the total money will actually go to the charity which is asking for your help.

Vicari noted that Ocean County is home to the largest senior population in the state making it attractive to scam artists looking to prey on the elderly.

“We continually encourage our seniors and all of our residents to not give out their credit card numbers to strangers over the phone,

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keep track of their donations, ignore harassing letters and don’t give cash,” Vicari said.

“We want all of our citizens to be protected under the consumer laws. We especially want our older residents to be aware that scam artists are out there and looking to take advantage of them. We

are doing our best to protect them.”

He added seniors are often targeted for solicitations that appear to be attached to their benefit programs like Social Security and Medicare.

“These programs will not solicit donations from recipients,” Vicari said.

If you would like more information on whether a charity is registered, whether it uses a professional fundraiser or has a history of complaints, contact the Charities Hotline at 973-504-6215 or contact the Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs at 732-929-2105.

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MANAHAWKIN – Southern Ocean Medical Center, part of Hackensack Meridian Health, is offering the following classes for adults in August. For a full list of classes, visit southernoceanmedicalcenter.com/SOMC/newseventsandclasses/classes.cfm.

August 1: AARP Smart Driver from 9 a.m.

– 3 p.m. This program is for adults 50 and over who want to develop safe defensive driving techniques. Fee is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. Make checks payable to AARP. Family Resource Center at Meridian Fitness & Wellness, 700 Route 9 South, West Creek. To register, call 1 800-DOCTORS or visit HackensackMeridianHealth.org.

August 2: Wellness Screenings from 9 – 11 a.m. Main Lobby of Meridian Fitness & Wellness, 700 Route 9 South, West Creek. Free screenings will be offered for blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, BMI, pulse and stroke risk assessments.

August 2: Women’s Heart Health from 2 – 3 p.m. Carol Schoenberger, RN, will discuss the ways heart disease affects women differently than men, including signs, symptoms, treatment, and prevention. Family Resource Center at Meridian Fitness & Wellness, 700 Route 9 South, West Creek. To register, call 1 800-DOCTORS or visit HackensackMeridianHealth.org.

August 3: Genealogy – The Basics from 10 – 11 a.m. Interested in tracing your family history? Join Genealogy Instructor Barbara Wilson for a how-to session in our classroom.

Family Resource Center at Meridian Fitness & Wellness, 700 Route 9 South, West Creek. To register, call 1 800-DOCTORS or visit HackensackMeridianHealth.org.

August 4: Memory Loss – 11 a.m. – noon Tommasina Papa-Rugino, M.D., will cover the signs, symptoms, and treatments for memory loss. Free memory screenings will be provided.

Family Resource Center at Meridian Fitness & Wellness, 700 Route 9 South, West Creek. To register, call 1 800-DOCTORS or visit HackensackMeridianHealth.org.

August 9: Weight Loss Surgery – The Facts from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Southern Ocean Medical Center, Conference Rooms 1 & 2. Learn about the benefits of weight loss surgery from the surgeons from the Bariatric Center of Excellence at SOMC. August 9: Stop Smoking with Hypnosis from 7 – 8 p.m. Jaime Pitner, MICP, RNC, will lead a hypnotherapy session to help alleviate unwanted habits and to help develop positive

behaviors and lifestyle changes. Group Session.

Fee is $30 Family Resource Center at Meridian Fitness & Wellness, 700 Route 9 South, West Creek.

To register, call 1 800-DOCTORS or visit HackensackMeridianHealth.org.

August 10: Total Joint Replacement from 3 – 4 p.m. Stanley Michael, M.D., will discuss the latest in diagnosis and treatment options for total joint replacement. Family Resource Center at Meridian Fitness & Wellness, 700 Route 9 South, West Creek. To register, call 1 800-DOCTORS or visit HackensackMeridianHealth.org.

August 15: Wellness Screenings from 9 – 11 a.m. Family Resource Center Classroom/ Meridian Fitness & Wellness. Free screenings will be offered for blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, BMI, pulse and stroke risk assessments.

August 16: Free Blood Pressure Screening from 9 – 11 a.m. Main Lobby Meridian Fitness & Wellness, 700 Route 9 South, West Creek.

August 16: Dizziness – What’s Causing It? 2 – 3 p.m. Physical Therapist Jeremy Norman, DPT, will cover the causes of dizziness/vertigo and will discuss treatment options. Family Resource Center at Meridian Fitness & Wellness, 700 Route 9 South, West Creek. To register, call 1 800-DOCTORS or visit HackensackMeridianHealth.org.

August 16: AngioScreen® from 9:30 a.m.

– 4 p.m. Southern Ocean Medical Center, Conference Rooms 1 & 2. This vascular workup includes carotid artery ultrasound, heart rhythm test, blood pressure, screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm and peripheral arterial disease. Receive a color report of findings and consultation with a nurse. Special Rate: $49.95.

Registration required.

August 18: Exercise for Beginners – How Do I Get Started? 11 a.m. to noon. Fitness Instructor Dara Kawka will explain how to begin an exercise program to help you get started on the road to a healthy lifestyle. Family Resource Center at Meridian Fitness & Wellness, 700 Route 9 South, West Creek. To register, call 1 800-DOCTORS or visit HackensackMeridianHealth.org.

August 23: Hypertension and You from 11 a.m. – noon. Deb Shar, RN, will discuss how to manage your blood pressure through lifestyle changes. Family Resource Center at Meridian Fitness & Wellness, 700 Route 9 South, West Creek.

To register, call 1 800-DOCTORS or visit HackensackMeridianHealth.org.

Beach Haven Survey BEACH HAVEN – The Beach Haven Borough is working to make Beach Haven a better place to shop, dine, stay and play. They would like to know what kind of stores, restaurants

and other changes that would make the area more appealing for residents and visitors.

Please help by sharing your opinions. To take the survey, please visit lbisurvey.com.

Ocean Township Tax Bills

WARETOWN – Tax Bills will be mailed to residents in Ocean Township on or about August 1 and 1st Quarter payments will be due no later than August 25. All payments received after 4:30 p.m. on August 25 will

be charged interest. If you have any questions or need further information, please contact the Tax/Utility Office at 609-6933302, ext. 239 or e-mail taxcollector@ twpoceannj.gov.

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TRUCKerton Food Truck & Brew Fest

TUCKERTON – Join us August 12 and 13 for the TRUCKerton Food Truck & Brew Fest at Tuckerton Seaport.

Tuckerton Seaport’s signature event returns for the 5th consecutive year with a 1950’s greasy twist. The festival will be held on August 12 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and August 13 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. As in years past, attendees can expect food and fun from over a dozen food trucks featuring the best from New Jersey, as well as eight craft brews and live music.

Grease is the word in August. Enjoy carnival games and the Justin Wood Circus Performers.

Dress for the 1950’s and receive buy one get one free admission. Doo-wop music will round out the afternoon.

Gourmet food trucks will offer their traditional menus alongside some special menu items, featuring farm to table specialties. These new recipes were created exclusively for our event.

Beach chairs and blankets are welcomed.

Tuckerton Seaport & Baymen’s Museum is located at 120 West Main Street in the heart

of historic Tuckerton. Event admission is $10 for adults and free for Seaport Members and children under five. Save $1 on admission by bringing an item to donate to the Tuckerton Food Pantry.

Event admission includes access to the Seaport’s 40 acres of family fun, featuring maritime activities, historic and recreated buildings, live animals, a boardwalk, miniature golf course and exhibits. Food and beer prices are set by the individual vendors. For more information, find the Tuckerton Seaport on Facebook or call 609-296-8868.

Over a dozen food trucks will be serving up food and fun! Trucks include: Jammin Crepes, Meat Wagon BBQ, 5 Sisters Catering, Pop Shop A Go Go, Mannino’s Pizza Express, Empanada Guy, Wipe Out Eats, Cold Stone Creamery, Pompier Pierogi Flats, Pirate Pete’s Soda, Bro-Rittos, Cannoli Express, Beast of the Street, Cajun Jax and Maddalenas Cheesecake.

Live Music includes RB Express, Diablo Sandwich, Gary Philips and Billy Walton.

St. Francis’ Festival Of The Sea Carnival

BRANT BEACH – Everyone enjoys the excitement of a summer carnival. It brings out the child in all of us. Since 1975, St. Francis of Assisi Parish has been hosting the Festival of the Sea Carnival, annually.

The Festival of the Sea begins Wednesday, August 9, and continues through Sunday, August 13. The carnival will be open nightly (weather permitting) from 6 to 10 p.m.

The Festival of the Sea came together 42 years ago as a celebration of the community.

It is held on the St. Francis Parish & Center parking lot located at 4700 Long Beach Blvd.

Admission is free. Don’t forget to take the LBI Shuttle to the Festival.

Pay one price and ride all the rides you want – all night long. The Pay One Price ride bracelets cost only $25 on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. On Friday, August 11 the POP bracelet is only $20. POP bracelets are a great savings to those who will be vacationing on LBI for the week.

There will be delicious carnival food favorites, pizza, seafood, ice cream and so much

more. Maybe you’ll win a souvenir at one of the many game booths or you can participate in the Dunk Booth. The Youth Ministry will be running a Face Painting Booth and a Photo Booth.

You can also take a chance on a nightly 50/50. Drawings will be every hour. There will also be a Super Progressive 50/50. Win and you’ll take half the purse. Tickets for the Super Progressive 50/50 are on sale now through August 13 ($2 for one ticket and $10 for a book of six) at the Front Desk of the Community Center. Winner will be chosen on the last night of the festival and does not need to be present to win. Last year’s winner received $10,322!

St. Francis is also looking for volunteers to help with the Festival of the Sea. Volunteer applications can be found at stfranciscenterlbi.org or at the Front Desk of the Community Center.

Stop by the Festival of the Sea Carnival for a night of family fun. For more information, contact 609-494-8813 or visit lbicarnival.com.

Enjoy A Southern African Adventure At The LBI Branch Library

SURF CITY – Experience the adventure of a trip through Southern Africa during this exciting program on Monday, July 24 at 7 p.m. at the LBI Branch of the Ocean County Library, 217 S. Central Avenue, Surf City.

Enjoy a PowerPoint presentation featuring safaris, more than 50 animals in the Bushveld and on the coast, and a cruise on the Zambezi River. The journey includes close photographic encounters with wildlife, feeling the mist of Victoria Falls and visiting the big city of Cape Town. This program, presented by Jim

and Patti Rahn, will bring you up close and personal to the places, wildlife, and people of Southern Africa.

This free family program is appropriate for all ages and 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.

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BEACH HAVEN – The Beach Haven First Aid Squad needs volunteers. They are looking for drivers, first aiders and EMTs. For more information, call 609-433-7197.

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Little Egg Harbor Branch Library August Programs

LITTLE EGG HARBOR – The Little Egg Harbor Branch of the Ocean County Library, located at 290 Mathistown Road, is offering the following programs for adults, teens and children in August. Some programs require registration. Call 609-294-1197 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org for more information.

Career Guidance and Job Search Assistance - Meet with a librarian one-on-one to navigate NJ’s new Career Connections website. Call for an appointment. Funded by the NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development Career Connections grant.

One-on-One Computer Chats & eBooks at the Library - Call the Little Egg Harbor Branch to schedule an appointment at 609294-1197. Limit one session a month per person.

One-on-One Genealogy Class - Call the Little Egg Harbor Branch to schedule an appointment at 609-294-1197. Limit one session a month per person.

Adults August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 at 7 p.m. – English Conversation Group and August 2, 16, 30 at 6:30 p.m. – Get Your Knit On: Knit Night.

- Call the Little Egg Harbor Branch for dates at 609-294-1197.

August 2 at 2 p.m., Adult Coloring - Rediscover the joy of coloring. Coloring isn’t just for kids. It’s a relaxing, stress relieving and fun way to let off some steam. We’re providing the coloring sheets and color, but feel free to bring your own. It will include music and light refreshments. Sponsored by the Friends of the Little Egg Harbor Library.

August 2 at 6 p.m., Dementia Conversations - Please join the Alzheimer’s Association to share tips for having difficult conversations around some of the most common issues that arise regarding Alzheimer’s or other dementia, and to connect attendees with helpful resources.

August 9, 23 at 1 p.m., Mah Jongg at the Library - Please bring your current year gaming cards and game sets.

August 9 at 6:30 p.m., Path to Employment: Starting Your Job Search - An indepth orientation that includes setting effective career goals. Traditional work search methods and how to develop job search plans are also discussed. Funded by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Career Connections grant.

August 11 at 11:30 a.m., Computer Class – Microsoft Publisher - Learn to create flyers, postcards and more.

August 14 at 12:30 p.m., Computer Class – Google Docs - Learn to access and edit documents in Google Drive.

August 15 at 1 p.m., Book Discussion –Everything We Keep by Kerry Lansdale. -

Please pick up a copy at the circulation desk.

August 7 at 3:15 p.m.,Computer Class – Job/Career Workshop - Participants will learn the ins/outs of cover letter and resumes.

Each attendee will leave with a new, updated cover letter and resume.

August 16 from 1 to 3 p.m., Adult Coloring - No need to register and refreshments will not be included. Sponsored by the Friends of the Little Egg Harbor Library.

August 17 at 7 p.m., Book Discussion – Marvelous Sleuths Book Club - Among The Wicked by Linda Castillo. Please pick up a copy at the circulation desk.

August 18 at 10 a.m Computer Class –., Microsoft Word - Open documents, add and edit text, alter fonts, change text alignment, save, print and more.

August 22 at 10:30 a.m., Friends of the Little Egg Harbor Library - Please join the friends of the Little Egg Harbor Library.

August 23 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 banking and money.

August 25 at 12 p.m. Computer Class Resume Assistance - Make a new resume, or update an old one. Let our experienced staff lend a hand.

Teens August 4 at 2 p.m., Learn Coding: Animation - Students will animate a basic walk cycle using a premade character with a rigging system. Students will learn the basic principles of animation as well as the essentials of 3D animation and having the ability to have a character move about through 3D space.

August 8 at 6 p.m., Teen Art Reception Join us for the opening reception for the teen artists who are having their worked displayed throughout August.

August 9 at 1 p.m., Teen Writers Group Fine tune your writing skills and develop some new ones. Discuss fiction, memoir and poetry.

We will also be discussing the possibility of a fall journal.

August 15 at 3 p.m., Teen Maker Event: Building Communities - Learn to create and build things that can benefit your community.

August 18 at 12 p.m., Teen Maker Event: Solar Energy - Learn to create and build things that can benefit your community.

August 21 at 1 p.m., Solar Eclipse Party - Come get a free pair of glasses and watch the solar eclipse. There will also be snacks and games.

Children August 5 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Chess Classes with LEH Chess Club - Introductory chess classes are being offered to children ages 7 and older.

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.

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Waretown Branch Library August Programs

WARETOWN – The Waretown Branch of the Ocean County Library, located at 112 Main Street, will host the following programs in August for adults, children, teens and families. These programs are free and open to the public. Please register online at theocean countylibrary.org or by calling 609 693-5133.

Display Programs Meeting Room – Retrospective of Portraits

by Nancy Bonta Voitko - Nancy trained at the New York Academy in NYC and has over 30 years’ experience both as an artist and a teacher. We are fortunate to display her works. As a portrait artist she rarely shows her work, since most of it is commissioned by private buyers.

The essence of her subject is what she aims to capture, giving the final outcome a timeless and intimate quality.

Children’s Programs August 1 at 10:30 & 11 a.m. – STEAM Challenge: Aliens Invade - Building and art project. Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math are fun, are awesome! Join us for a STEAM challenge and put your imagination and thinking skills to the test. Ages 6 +. Please register.

August 4 at 2 p.m. – Upcycle It Friday: Milk Carton Bird House - Turn trash into treasure by upcycling something you would normally throw away into something you can use again! Ages 5 +. Please register.

August 8 at 1:30 p.m. – Animals Helping to Build a Better World - Often when we discuss topics like the Library Summer Reading theme of ‘Build a Better World,’ we think of amazing structures humans have created and the technological advances that have made them possible.

However, what type of world will we have if we don’t choose to build a future that includes the incredible beauty that nature has built? Join Eye of the Wild and their amazing rescued animals for a discussion about a future that can and should include the beautiful creatures and habitats we share this world with. The program will teach about issues mankind must overcome to provide that future, ways in which animals help build a better world and success stories of how we are working toward a future that can include every living thing! Ages 5 +. Please register.

August 12 at 10 a.m. – Dog Days at the Library - Join Dakota and his handler for a R.E.A.D. session. Dakota is a licensed Reading Education Assistance Dog. Children will get a 10-15 minutes session. Ages 5 +. Please register.

August 15 at 11 a.m. – Shop Rite Kids Cooking Workshop - Registered dietitian, Giavonna Carbonello, teaches this hands-on workshop introducing children to the world of cooking.

Ages 6 +. Limited space, please register.

August 17 at 11 a.m. – STEAM Challenge: Marshmallow Constellations - Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math are fun, are awesome! Join us for a STEAM challenge and put your imagination and thinking skills to the test. Please register.

August 18 at 2 p.m. – The Lizard Guys - The audience is introduced to each live animal, with lizards, snakes, turtles, frogs and various bugs, generally one at a time, by one of The Lizard Guys holding it and explaining where the animal would come from, its normal diet, its life expectancy, and answering any other questions

thrown his/her way. Please register.

August 21 at 1:30 p.m. – Solar Eclipse Event - We will be providing eclipse safe glasses so we can safely view this year’s solar eclipse. Ahead of the event we’ll be learning about what solar eclipses are and participating in a STEM project.

Please register.

Teen Programs August 7 at 6 p.m. – Will it Waffle - We will experiment by putting various foods into a waffle iron to find out “will it waffle?” Please register.

August 12 at 11 a.m. – Magic the Gathering - Drop in and play the popular card game.

Please register.

August 14 at 6 p.m. – Smoothie Wars - Compete to make the best smoothie. Please register.

August 28 at 7 p.m. – Teen Game Night Drop in and play video games and board games.

Ages 12-18. Please register.

Family Programs August 10 at 1 p.m. – Movie - Live action retelling of the Disney animated classic. (PG) 1 hour 9 min.

Adult Programs August 2 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. – Understanding and Responding to Dementia Related Behavior and Support Group Facilitator Training - Learn to recognize and respond to dementia related behavior changes and learn to intervene in positive ways. Program will be followed by support group facilitator training.

Presented by Alzheimer’s Association. Please register.

August 3 at 1 p.m. – Coastal Resiliency: Ways to Protect Beaches and Bay - Dr. Amy M. Williams of Stevens Institutes of Technology and NJ Sea Grant Consortium will present methods and techniques for managing coastal erosion in our current world. Please register.

August 9 at 1:30 p.m. – Mah Jongg Club Beginners welcome.

August 11 at 1 p.m. – Movie - A married couple who work as zoo caretakers help save Jews from the Holocaust. (PG-13) 124 min.

August 15 at 1:30 p.m. – Mah Jongg Club Beginners welcome.

August 16 at 2 p.m. – Jake’s Branch presents Organic Gardening - Interested in “greening” up your gardening, but not sure where to begin?

Join us as we take a look at a few of the natural gardening practices that can save not only the environment, but save you money as well.

Please register.

August 23 at 1 p.m. – Movie - When Michael meets Ana their shared Armenian heritage sparks an attraction that explodes into a romantic rivalry between Michael and Ana’s boyfriend Chris.

As the Ottoman Empire crumbles into war-torn chaos, their conflicting passions must be deferred while they join forces to get their people to safety and survive themselves. (PG-13) 132 min.

August 24, 1 p.m. – Fake News! - Learn how to determine if a news story is fake or fact.

Please register.

August 25 at 1 p.m. – Movie - Biopic of legendary golf champion “Young” Tommy Morris, who won the British Open as a teen in 1868 despite his father’s fervent belief that their family was too lower-class to play the sport at a professional level. (PG) 112 min.

August 30 at 2 p.m. – Adult Crafting - Participate in a summer craft for adults. Please register.

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SOUTH JERSEY FOREST FIRE DESTROYS 3,500 ACRES

By Sara Grillo BURLINGTON COUNTY – A raging forest fire that recently tore through 3,500 acres of Wharton State Forest northeast of Batsto Village was under control after several days of burning.

Comments posted to social media in response to Jersey Shore Online’s initial report of the fi re revealed that residents could smell the burning trees as far as Toms River, Manchester and Brick Townships.

“As of earlier this morning, the fi re is now 100 percent contained and 100 percent controlled,” said New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) spokesman Bob Considine in a July 24 statement.

An investigation led by the New Jersey Forest Fire Service determined that the cause of the fire was a lightning strike that came down on three trees, including a large pine tree, on the evening of Wednesday, July 19. A fire started and then spread to other trees in the forest. The blaze was not discovered until 1:20 p.m. the next day, when it was seen from a tower.

According to the NJDEP, on Saturday,

July 22 the fire was only about 70 percent contained.

“Night crews were successful with patrolling and holding containment lines, with overnight rains aiding mop-up and suppression efforts with the fire. Mop-up operations will continue as needed over the next few days,” said Considine.

The State Park Police, New Jersey State Police, Burlington County Fire Marshall and New Jersey Division of Fire Safety assisted with the investigation into the cause of the fire.

Local volunteer fi re departments and emergency medical services out of Burlington County were also on hand to help squelch the flames. Fortunately, no homes or businesses were threatened during the five-day ordeal. While the cause of this particular fi re was natural, the NJDEP warns that most forest fi res are the result of human activity – whether in error or by deliberate actions.

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Fire Safety For Those With Hearing Loss

There are 11 million deaf or hard of hearing Americans who cannot rely on traditional sound-oriented smoke detectors and therefore are at a disadvantage. Decreased hearing can limit a person’s ability to take quick action and escape during a fire emergency.

Those with hearing loss need to take extra precautions to protect themselves from the hazards of home fire. This includes being aware of the availability of flashing and/ or vibrating smoke alarms and having an effective escape plan in place.

Have the proper alerting system: Smoke detectors are not doing their job if you can not hear them. Consider the following statistics: 20 percent of home fires occur between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., yet these fires account for more than half of all home fire deaths. Something to keep in mind: most smoke detectors produce a relatively high frequency (3000 kHz) sound. Recent studies have revealed that this frequency is not particularly effective in waking up children, heavy sleepers, those taking sleeping pills or other medication and those who have had too much to drink.

In addition, high frequency alarms are almost completely ineffective in alerting people with high frequency hearing loss, accounting for about 90 percent of people with hearing loss and all deaf people. Install a flashing or vibrating smoke alarm on every level of your home. Test all smoke

alarms monthly and change the batteries at least once a year.

People with hearing loss are at greater risk from night time fires because their hearing instruments are typically out of their ears when sleeping. Not all alerting devices meet every need but some do come close. The ideal device would not only sound an alarm but also flash a light and vibrate the bed. This would alert the three most important senses simultaneously. There are a great number of smoke detectors designed specifically for those with a hearing impairment. Lighttone HL bedside fire alarm and clock alerts you by sounding a loud low frequency and vibrating the bed. The combination of the low frequency alarm sounding and the bed shaking wakes even heavy sleepers. Silent call makes great alerting systems that work with more than just smoke detectors.

Plan you escape: An important tip is not to isolate yourself. Inform family members, the building manager or a neighbor of your fire safety plan and practice it with them.

Contact you local fire department on a non-emergency phone number and explain your special needs. They can help with your escape plan, perform a home inspection and offer suggestions about smoke alarm placement. They can also keep your information on file.

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JACKSON – Bartley Healthcare is partnering with Holisticare Hospice to host a Bereavement Support Group every other month, beginning on August 16. We are all affected by grief and loss at some point in our lives, and everyone grieves in his or her own way. There are many different forms of grief, but you may want to consider a support group, where everyone gives and takes, and you are not alone.

Many grieving people wonder if they would benefit from joining a support group. Support groups offer a few gifts: they provide hope, they can help a griever find new empathy, new understandings, and renewed strengths, and they can reaffirm that one is not alone.

Grief is experienced in so many different ways – physical, emotional, and spiritual, and one needs a place to recognize that these reactions are part of the journey of grief.

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You may have anticipatory grief, you may be grieving the loss of a loved one, or you may be a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s or Dementia. This Bereavement Support Group has been created for anyone

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The first Bereavement Support Group meeting will be hosted by Holisticare Hospice at Bartley Healthcare, 175 Bartley Road, on August 16 at 4 p.m. There will be light refreshments served. Seating is limited, so please RSVP to Lindsay, Marketing Coordinator, at 732-370-4700, ext. 1368 or lconstantino@bartleyhealthcare.com.

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

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By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

My oldest brother just passed away; he was an alcoholic for decades. He smoked too. He died with his Chihuahua and wife beside him. It was colon cancer that had metastasized everywhere.

So with a heavy heart I beg you to try one more time, to taper off and stop drinking.

This is the best way to honor Danny’s lifelong struggles. I want him to have a legacy.

By a million miles, he was my favorite brother of the two. In his twenties, Danny was handsome and charming, witty, intelligent and strong. He always had a joke to share and he loved music. He played it very loud on the vintage hi-fi console, which especially annoyed my ‘book face mom’ who would holler at him as if she could obtain higher decibels than Stairway to Heaven, “Daniel turn the noise off!”

Growing up, he was like most guys, had a job, a girlfriend and many skills. He was a very hard worker. Then he fell on hard times in his 30’s and began drinking heavily. He became withdrawn, pessimistic, and more irritable with time. I still loved him, but more from a distance.

I spoke to him last week, he said to me, “Suzy I don’t want to die.”

Confused, I did not ask him this question out loud, but wondered, “Then why did you slowly commit suicide all these years?”

Because alcohol is encouraged in our society, we get the idea that it isn’t dangerous, but it is. It’s psychoactive, addictive and potentially lethal when misused.

My brother was a secret.

Not because we made him one. He simply felt shame. Today, I want him to stand for

something far greater than what he could conceive during his life. Maybe you’ll be inspired to heal yourself. Here are considerations for when you’re ready to taper.

Denial. Looking in our mirror and accepting who you see is difficult if not painful.

Supplements. These can bridge you from addiction to recovery. Gotu kola, L-theanine and magnesium help balance glutamate to GABA. Withdrawal. Quitting cold-turkey is dangerous. A slow taper is best because it allows for GABA receptor down-regulation in the brain to correct itself.

Cheerleader. There needs to be at least one person rooting for you, if only by phone, text or physical presence. These people are scared, alone, afraid and in pain, they just need thought seeds of hope.

Be that for someone.

Recovery Centers. Becoming and staying sober is difficult so look to established clinics and organizations that can help, as long as they are not too aggressive to medicate you with some other drug, and boot you out the door. AA sets the standard: 800-615-3851.

Recovery is the bridge between who you were and who you are. I believe you can, and yes I know it’s hard. It’s hell, but if you’re going through hell, do not stop!

Danny Gurvich is no longer a secret. He gave me an incredible 23-year-old nephew.

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With love… November 29, 1958 to July 10, 2017.

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Dear Joel, My little grandchildren are coming for a visit. They are adorable kids and I love almost every minute with them, except when it comes time for bed. They swear there are monsters in the bedroom. I don’t really think they are scared, I think it’s more of a game. I’m not as young as I used to be and can’t stay up all night chasing “monsters.” What can you suggest I do?

Monster Chaser in Barnegat Dear Chaser, The answer may be in the stars. I’m not suggesting a horoscope. I am suggesting these charming little glow-in-the-dark stars that you can place on the ceiling.

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lots of places like toy and hobby shops, even hardware stores. I would have your grandchildren make a list of all the places where the monsters live, and then I would have them join you in a ‘monster check’ before bed.

You can literally place a checkmark on a list. Then when they get into bed I would tell them to look up and make a wish on each star; one for each person or thing they hold dear. They’ll go to bed with sweet thoughts and you may just get your wish of a peaceful evening.

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Emergency Blood Drive

BARNEGAT – New Jersey Blood Services is holding a blood drive on August 10 at Candiqueen’s Ice Cream and Sweets, 237 South Main Street, from 2:30 to 8:30 p.m.

New Jersey Blood Services, a division of New York Blood Center, is asking for immediate help to maintain an adequate supply of all blood types, but especially O-Negative – the “universal” blood – which can be transfused into anyone in an emergency. Current inventory of several blood types is running below the desired target level.

Blood products have a short shelf life, from five to 42 days, so constant replenishment is necessary. Each and every day there are patients who depend on the transfusion of

red blood cells, platelets and plasma to stay alive. But blood and blood products can’t be manufactured. They can only come from volunteer blood donors who take an hour to attend a blood drive or visit a donor center.

Blood donors receive free mini-medical exams on site, including information about their temperature, blood pressure and hematocrit level. Eligible donors include people at least age 16 (with parental permission or consent) who weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and are in overall good health. People over 75 may donate with a doctor’s note.

To donate blood or for information on how to organize a blood drive, please call 1-800-933-2566 or visit nybloodcenter.org.

Crooner Goes All The Way To Pay Tribute To His Idol

LONG BEACH ISLAND – Tony Sands is performing an amazing Frank Sinatra tribute musical on August 27 at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, 120 Long Beach Blvd., from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets cost $40 and can be purchased by calling 609-494-1241 or visiting lbifoundation.org.

The multimedia experience “It Was a Very Good Year,” covers Sinatra’s life from his early days in Hoboken to his triumphant emergence from retirement.

Sands’ show launches with Sinatra’s early years, backed by big bands and Tommy

Dorsey, and stretches all the way to the Madison Square Garden comeback, while detailing the various stops in between.

“People love the show,” says Sands.

“They really don’t expect what they’re going to be seeing. It really is like a musical. If you don’t feel the song, it won’t get across to the audience. And every song Frank Sinatra sang, he projected that feeling.” It’s not a spoiler to note that Sands closes his show with Sinatra’s trademark send off, “Put Your Dreams Away,” as made famous in his ABC television program.

The Southern Ocean Times welcomes your special announcements! Engagements, Weddings, Births, Birthday Wishes, etc. Please call 732-657-7344 for more details!

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Goddard School Kicks Off Summer Shoe Drive

TOMS RIVER – The Goddard Schools of Toms River (Route 70 and Bay Lea Ave.), Forked River and Wall are hosting a shoe drive throughout the months of July and August, via a partnership with Soles4Soles.

Donate your slightly worn shoes to any local

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Vendors Needed For 4th Annual Rock The Farm “Faux-Chella” Festival

SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Family and friends from all over the country will gather to experience an eclectic throwback to the greatest rock and roll of all time on September 16. The festival will feature food trucks, craft vendors, yoga, zen gardens, beer and wine tents, a VIP lounge, kid zone, and so much more. Music will play across three stages from 2 until 10 p.m. All proceeds from the festival will benefit the CFC Loud N’ Clear Foundation, an orga-

nization that promotes positive life choices by aiding drug recovery efforts and inspiring a healthy, positive lifestyle. CFC has helped over 7,500 families in New Jersey. We invite you to be a part of the solution!

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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.

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Help Wanted 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 (22.50 hours a week e/o), and one RN 3-11 (16 hours a week e/o w/e). 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. (34) FT/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. Excellent benefit package for Full Time employees. Stop in today to learn more.

Weekend commitment positions on all 3-11/11-7 Special weekend rates of $14 - $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) Full or Part Time Laborer/Apprentice - In Jackson. Will train.

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(34) Full Time Teller/Pawn Clerk Ocean Check Cashing, 970 Route 166 Toms River, NJ. 732-2442814. 45 hours plus per week, includes every Saturday. Duties are as follows: banking experience, have knowledge of verifying and identifying fraud, good customer service skills, good communication skills, cash handling experience, knowledge of filing SARS/CTRS, retention, knowledge of Ebay. Good starting salary. Paid vacation. Some cross selling a plus. Please send resume to michalvv@aol.com.

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(36) Community Resource Center Driver Wanted for Mental Health Agency in Brick. Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. - 9 a.m.; 2:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

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Please call 732-255-9102, ext. 4. (35) Job Fair - Wednesday, August 2, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Immediate interviews. Food Service: PT waitstaff, dietary aides, and utility aides(day and evening shifts) Light refreshments will be served!

We have openings for caring, hardworking individuals looking to make a difference in our community Stop in and see what a great place this is to work! The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530 Whiting, NJ 08759. 732-849-2047.

(32) Part Time - Jackson helper/apprentice. Working papers require for 17 & under. Call 732-928-2100. (34) Teacher - FT- Two’s. Brick Child Care Center. Call 732 458-2100. (36)

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Services Don Carnevale Painting - Specializing interiors. Very neat.

Special senior discounts. Reasonable, affordable, insured. References. Low spring rates. License #13VH3846900. 732-899-4470 or (34) 732-814-4851. Thank you.

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Across 1 Discussion 5 Untidy situation 9 Zodiac transition points 14 “The Time Machine” people 15 Fairly large fair 16 Guitarist Eddie Van __ 17 Reddish horse 18 Birthstone for many Libras 19 Stopped snoozing 20 Chicago bluesman nicknamed for the creek he played in as a child 23 “The Raven” poet 24 Tenth of ten in a race 25 Harvest machine 27 Filled with cargo 30 Wise guy sometimes “wearing” pants?

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Public Hearing Near On Gas Pipeline Proposed Line To Run Through Plumsted, Manchester

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – A public hearing on whether to allow a 30-mile natural gas pipeline through Manchester and Plumsted townships will be held in Toms River on July 26 at the Pine Belt Arena.

This venue is located on the premises of Toms River High School North, 1245 Old Freehold Road. The doors will open at 9 a.m. and the hearing is expected to begin at around 9:30 a.m.

New Jersey Natural Gas is proposing this pipeline in order to guarantee quality of service for 1 million customers, while environmentalists are challenging it because they are concerned that spills could damage the Pinelands and the water supply for the area.

The Southern Reliability Link, as NJNG is calling it, would begin in Chesterfield, linking to the Transco transmission line.

The path of the pipeline would travel through North Hanover, Upper Freehold, and Plumsted. Then, it would go through Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and Manchester Township. The line would run through existing rights-of-way. The roads listed are: • Bordentown Chesterfield Road and New Jersey Turnpike (start) • Bordentown Chesterfield Road (Route 528) • Arneytown Chesterfield Road (Route 528/664) • Province Line Road • Monmouth Road (Route 537) • Hornerstown Road (Route 26) • Pinehurst Road (Route 539) • Lakewood Road (Route 528) • Fischer Road (Route 24) • West Colliers Mills Road (Route 640) • Pinehurst Road (Route 539) • Easement within Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst • Easement along Route 70 • Route 70 and Colonial Drive (end) The purpose of the public hearing is just to record comments from residents. No action would be taking place. It is being held by the Pinelands Commission, an independent state agency that oversees such projects.

The commission has already stated that the pipeline is consistent with the Pinelands Comprehensive Management Plan, a document that governs economic and recreational activity within the Pinelands.

This will be the only opportunity for oral comments to be entered into the record. The written comment period would close at 5 p.m. on Aug. 2. Written comments can be sent to the New Jersey Pinelands Commission at P.O. Box 359, New Lisbon, NJ 08064. The Commission can be contacted via email at njngcomment@ njpines.state.nj.us, but emails will not be entered into the official record.

Anyone wishing to view files in relation to the gas company’s application can do so by appointment, by calling 609-894-7300.

After the public comment period is over, the Commission will prepare a recommendation to state whether they still believe that the pipeline is appropriate. The recommendation will be posted on its website 10 days prior to the Commission meeting where it will be discussed.

A Need For The Pipeline The pipeline was approved by the state Board of Public Utilities and Department of

Environmental Protection, said Mike Kinney, a spokesman for New Jersey Natural Gas. “Eighty-five percent of the natural gas in Monmouth, Ocean, and Burlington counties come from one feed on the northern end of the system,” he said. This is where the system hooks up to Texas Eastern. This is a 9,096mile line from Texas and the gulf coast to the tri-state area.

Any disruption of the NJNG system to the north, or Texas Eastern, would seriously threaten gas usage for 1 million customers in 83 municipalities, he said. Additionally, when there are major disasters, like there was in Superstorm Sandy, the customers on the southern end of the map have less of a chance of having gas.

“That experience made us look at our system,” he said.

This is why “Reliability” is in the pipeline’s name. The goal is to make sure that, even in an emergency, there is a back-up that can still supply the area with natural gas when it’s needed, he said.

Environmental Concerns Environmentalists are concerned over building a pipeline through the Pinelands, saying that the Pinelands are supposed to be protected from this kind of encroachment.

Two residents questioned the Southern Reliability Link pipeline at the latest Ocean County Freeholders meeting.

Raven Potosky, of Manchester, said the pipeline going through town was “very concerning.” She was worried that the pipe, going through the Pinelands, would endanger the aquifer below it, either when it was being installed or through any future spillage.

“It’s a direct threat to our water supply,” she said.

Peggy Middaugh, another Manchester resident, echoed those comments.

“We don’t see any need for it where we are,” she said.

The residents asked the Freeholders to speak out on behalf of the county to oppose the pipeline. About five months ago, Potosky had also asked the Freeholders to oppose the South Jersey Gas Cape Atlantic Reliability Project.

Ocean County has three representatives on the Pinelands Commission, but only one that was placed there by county officials. This is Alan Avery, the chairman of the Ocean County Natural Lands Trust Advisory Committee, which suggests land to be purchased for open space.

The other two representatives are appointed by the governor: Lacey Committeeman Gary Quinn, a builder, and Bay Head Councilwoman D’Arcy Rohan Green, who is on the board of directors of Save Barnegat Bay. Freeholder Director Joseph Vicari said that the freeholders do not get involved in Pinelands Commission issues. Any attempt by them to try to influence the members could be seen as illegal tampering.

Instead, he said that the two residents’ comments will be forwarded to the members so they can read them.

However, Vicari said that personally, he is in favor of this pipeline because of a few reasons.

One of which is that leaders at the Joint Base Dix-McGuire-Lakehurst have said the pipeline is vital to them. Another is that in times of emergencies, natural gas is usually one of the utilities that is still functioning.

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE One Stop Shop Orthopedics At Northeast Spine And Sports Medicine

By Michael Vandenberg If you’re experiencing pain, the last thing you want to do is travel all over to try and find the best treatment. Would acupuncture be the best route?

Physical therapy? Or perhaps you may need to see a surgeon? At NorthEast Spine and Sports Medicine, started by brothers Dr. Lambros Lambrou and Dr. Dimitrios Lambrou, you can find those treatments and many more under one roof, at any one of their locations. I spoke with Dr. Lambros Lambrou about them and their one stop shop facilities.

The story of NorthEast Spine and Sports Medicine began when the brothers were both in high school. “We knew that we wanted to do something big together,” said Dr. Lambros Lambrou. They wanted to help people while owning their own business. The brothers thought about being pharmacists or perhaps dentists, but eventually decided on their original idea of being chiropractors. After all the necessary licensing and schooling, they worked together for a year at a large chiropractic practice in Red Bank to polish their skills. In April 2001, when Dr. Lambrou was just 24 years old, they opened their first practice together in Pt. Pleasant.

Next came the Jackson office (pictured) in March 2004, and others soon followed.

Today, NorthEast has five offices total, including Aberdeen, Manchester, and Barnegat. On

staff are four sports medicine specialists, one orthopedic surgeon, 13 chiropractors, 14 physical therapists, five acupuncturists, one athletic trainer, and many more, making a total of 82 employees throughout the five facilities.

They even plan on opening an ambulatory surgery center in Lakewood in August.

Such a diversified staff of professionals allows NorthEast to have quite a large variety of treatment options for its patients. If you’ve got back pain, for instance, don’t go to three or four different doctors trying to find the best remedy.

At NorthEast, if they don’t have an answer, it doesn’t exist.

What’s more, all of their offices carry the same specialties, so you won’t have to drive too far for the care you need. Specifically, NorthEast provides orthopedic surgery, interventional pain management, physical therapy, sports medicine, chiropractic, acupuncture, cold laser, interventional pain management, and much, much more. “We are the only fully integrated brand that offers complete or thopedic care, from all conservative methods to surgery for the extreme cases,” said Dr. Lambrou. “No one else in New Jersey does this.”

At NorthEast, being able to offer all of these services is just part of doing whatever it takes to help patients get their lives back. “The vicious cycle of pain hinders all activities of one’s life, from being

able to get to work and pay bills, spending time with loved ones, recreation, exercise, and even household chores,” said Dr. Lambrou. Using all the medical tools in the field to erase the burden of pain and change these people’s lives is the most rewarding part of his job. Dr. Lambrou cited countless examples, like the patient that can finally exercise again to maintain a healthy weight, “or their cardiologist is happy because their blood pressure is down to normal since they were able to star t walking again,” or they didn’t have to cancel that family vacation because they can finally sit on a plane for a long amount of time.

Perhaps the most memorable case in particular to Dr. Lambrou was a sister of a patient who came all the way from South Korea to get interventional pain management, epidurals from Dr. Hsu and Dr. Franz. “She stayed here for some time and then went back to her home country a different person,” remembers Dr. Lambrou. “You could clearly see how all of humanity, regardless of race, color, and creed is exposed to suffering in the same way,” and, by the same token, can get life-changing treatment.

The overall experience getting such treatment with NorthEast Spine and Sports is made as convenient as possible. Since most patients need to visit the office three times a week, they

Dr. Lambros Lambrou make sure to manipulate the schedule so there are virtually zero wait times. Rehabilitation is a commitment, but it shouldn’t be burdensome.

Also, if a patient is upset with, for example, a bill, they will personally get a phone call from a doctor. “The patient must always know and realize the doctor is willing to help in any capacity,” he assures us.

And those forms you’re used to seeing as a new patient? You can fill them out online ahead

of time and avoid the hassle of doing it at the office.

With convenience like that, why not make an appointment with NorthEast Spine and Sports Medicine? Check out their website, northeastspineandsports. com today for all of their offices’ phone numbers, as well as lots of information on services and treatments. “It’s the positive change that we have in a person’s life that makes us proud to do what we do on a daily basis, consistently,” said Dr. Lambrou.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of July 29 - august 4

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): The competitive spirit is cranked up in the week ahead, but that doesn’t mean you must be cranky.

Remain objective and don’t let your emotions rule your head as the week progresses. Focus on using your creative flair.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Put social outings and purchases on hold the first half of the week. You are always delighted to have someone else along for the ride, but might find that breaking the ice to make new friends is an uphill battle.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Polished manners and etiquette will conquer a lack of enthusiasm from others. An air of formality may permeate social activities this week, but you will shine in a crowd when you discuss new concepts and trendy ideas.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your heart is bigger than your wallet. As this New Moon unfolds a heartrending story may tug on your conscience but it isn’t wise to be too generous.

Don’t be cornered into making a financial commitment this week.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The New Moon in your sign may motivate you to begin something new. You may feel more competitive than usual as this week unfolds. A partner may encourage you to lead the way, but others may resent your take charge attitude.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): When you are upfront about wants and needs, you can strike a suitable compromise. In the week to come new horizons may appear that you can aim for with simple changes in the way you communicate with others.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may have your head in the clouds, daydreaming of what could be. Today’s New Moon could very easily mark the beginning of a month in which you are more determined to achieve your goals.

Avoid extravagant spending.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Today’s New Moon could mark a new start in your pursuit of career objectives. In the week ahead you may sort through impressions and insights gathered from numerous personal contacts. It is who you know that counts.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You might be caught between a rock and a hard place in the week ahead. Be on your best behavior and give no one a reason to criticize your work or performance. You can’t spend money to make more money.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): It is best to keep your mouth shut when the fur is flying. Unsettling frictions could put you on your guard in the week ahead. A whisper of doubt might make you suspect that someone is not completely on the up and up.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The New Moon in your opposite sign might illuminate relationship issues. The ability to communicate clearly is at its best during the next few days. Present your ideas and clear up ongoing issues as the week goes by.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): It isn’t necessary to compete on the job to command respect. In the week to come you may gradually grow to understand that the people you work with or meet in a group setting are all squares connected in the same quilt.

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OCC Foundation To Host 16th Annual Golf Outing

JACKSON – The Ocean County College Foundation invites you to tee off at its 16th Annual Golf Outing at Pine Barrens Golf Club on Tuesday, October 10 featuring “Beat the Pro” and “Putting” contests. The event will be held rain or shine.

The entry fee is $325 per player. Your contribution includes brunch at 9:30 a.m., use of the driving range from 9:30 to 11 a.m. before a shotgun start at 11 a.m., along with green fees, golf cart and a golf gift. An Awards and Cocktail Reception will be at 4 p.m. in the clubhouse after the tournament.

Soft spikes and golf attire are required.

“In our first 15 years, we raised over $800,000 to support the students of Ocean County College and we have set our sights on a goal of $50,000 for this year,” explained

Michael B. York, Golf Outing Chair, OCC Foundation. “By providing students with excellent educational opportunities, it opens a new world of possibilities and paves the way for their future success.”

Individuals and businesses may lend support by becoming a sponsor. All sponsors receive recognition in the reception program; in addition, depending on level of sponsorship, this may also include sponsor name prominently displayed at the Golf Outing, entry fees for a foursome or twosome, tee sponsor, Mulligans and tickets to the 2018 Scholarship Celebration. Please call for details.

Registration Deadline is September 8. To register as a player or sponsor, call the OCC Foundation at 732-255-0492.

Crisis Hotline Volunteers Needed

TOMS RIVER – Crisis hotline volunteers are needed for CONTACT of Ocean & Monmouth Counties. Training begins September 12 two nights a week for six weeks, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Magnolia Gardens, 1935 Lakewood Road.

CONTACT is a 24-hour crisis interven-

tion hotline that also provides information and referral to community resources. All calls are free, confidential and anonymous.

Training is also free. Become a voice to those in distress. Make a difference in your community.

Call 732-240-6104 for more information and to register.

wolfgang puck’s kitchen Summer’s Bounty: When Tomatoes Ripen Past Their Prime, Try Drying Them In The Oven

By Wolfgang Puck

Yes, I have to admit it: I played a part in the great sun-dried tomato craze of the 1980s. Guests at my original Spago location above Hollywood’s Sunset Strip could enjoy sun-dried tomatoes on pizzas, in pastas and salads, and as part of the sauces or garnishes for grilled or sauteed foods. From their gemlike, deepred color to their chewy texture to their almost candy-sweet f lavor, they were irresistible. But while sun-dried tomatoes continue to be every bit as popular today, far fewer food lovers now consider them a novelty.

You might wonder, however, why I would be so enthusiastic about dried tomatoes at a time of year when so many people are enjoying fresh sun-ripened tomatoes. But that’s exactly the point.

Right now, even if you have just a few tomato plants in your garden or on your terrace, or you visit the farmers’ market weekly and give in to the temptation to buy an assortment of the beautiful heirloom tomatoes you see on display, you may fi nd it hard to use them all before they ripen past their prime. That’s when it makes sense to start drying them.

But few people have the terracotta tile roofs on which tomatoes were originally sun-dried centuries ago in Italy - let alone the reliably sunny, dry climate you would need to ensure that the tomatoes don’t go bad before they dry. That’s why I would like to share my favorite method for preparing dried tomatoes in the oven.

I must admit that I like my oven-dried tomatoes even more than many packaged sun-dried products. Why? The simple reason is you can’t always be certain of the quality you’ll get when you buy them in a package, while oven-drying ensures that you control the quality from the moment you select and buy the fresh tomatoes, through the drying process, to the point at which you use them. Oven-dried tomatoes also tend to be a bit more moist and plump than most sundried ones - though that also means that they should be stored in the refrigerator and used within two to three days.

Oven-drying also gives you the opportunity to season the tomatoes to taste before the drying begins, enhancing their flavor even more. As you’ll see in the recipe, I like to sprinkle them with a little fresh thyme along with salt, pepper and a small touch of sugar to highlight their natural sweetness. If you like, use a different herb such as oregano or rose-

mary, and feel free to add a touch of spicy red pepper flakes.

Keep making new batches through the rest of the season, extending your enjoyment of summer’s tomato bounty while it lasts!

OVEN-DRIED TOMATOES Makes about 1 1/4 cups (310 mL) 12 medium organic sun-ripened Roma tomatoes, about 2 pounds (1 kg) total weight 3/4 cup (185 mL) extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra as needed 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves 6 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon sugar Preheat the oven to 250 F (120 C). Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to a boil. Fill a large mixing bowl with ice and water and place it near the stove. With a small, sharp knife, score a shallow X in the flower end of each tomato.

Carefully add the tomatoes to the boiling water and blanch them until the skin begins to wrinkle and peel back from the score marks, 15 to 30 seconds.

With a wire skimmer or slotted spoon, immediately transfer the tomatoes from the boiling water to the bowl of ice water.

Drain the tomatoes and, starting at the scored X, peel them, using your fi ngertips and, if necessary, the knife. With the knife tip, cut out the cores. Cut the tomatoes lengthwise into quarters and, with your fi ngertip, remove the seeds.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the tomato quarters on top, cut side down. Drizzle the 1/4 cup (60 mL) of the oil, sprinkle the thyme, and scatter the crushed garlic cloves over the tomatoes. In a small bowl, stir together the salt, pepper and sugar, and sprinkle the mixture evenly over the tomatoes.

Bake the tomatoes until they begin to shrivel and have darkened to a deep red color, about 1 hour. Remove from the oven and set aside.

When the tomatoes are cool enough to handle, transfer them to a nonreactive container. Pour the remaining 1/2 cup (125 ml) of olive oil over the tomatoes, adding more as needed to cover them completely. Cover the container airtight with a lid or plastic wrap. Refrigerate and use as needed within two to three days.

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