2017-08-26 - The Southern Ocean Times

Vol. 5 - No. 9

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Land Cleared For Apartments, Businesses

Chowderfest Weekend Will Be Bigger Than Ever

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–Photo courtesy Southern Ocean Chamber of Commerce Scores of people attend Chowderfest in years past.

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Inside The Law How Much Automobile Insurance Should I Purchase

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–Photo by Chris Lundy Land was cleared on Route 9 for an apartment complex with some commercial storefronts.

By Chris Lundy WARETOWN – The construction of the Tradewinds at Waretown development is underway

and is expected to be completed by the beginning of 2019.

It is a 17.5-acre parcel at the intersection of Route 9 and Bird-

sall Street. The land is known as Block 131, Lot 4.

The concept plan shows two (Land- See Page 5)

Stafford Trying To Cut Costs Of Bonds

By Chris Lundy STAFFORD – The Township Council is work ing on cut ting down their yearly bond payments, which they hope will save half a million dollars over the lifetime of the bond.

Municipalities often bond for projects. They borrow the money and then pay it back over a

number of years. Every so often, bonds come up to a point where the municipality can refinance them, similar to refi nancing a house to get a lower monthly mortgage.

The total amount of debt the township has is approximately $124 million. At one point, it (Bonds - See Page 4)

–Photo by Chris Lundy The Stafford Township governing body was looking to refinance bonds.

By Sara Grillo LONG BEACH ISLAND – The summer season is getting an extension well past Labor Day for both visitors and businesses. One of the most well-known festivals on the East

Coast and “the” festival of Long Beach Island – Chowderfest Weekend – is celebrating its 29th year from September 30 to October 1 at Taylor Avenue and 9th Street Waterfront in (Chowderfest - See Page 6)

Officials Urge Swimming Safety After Bird Deaths

By Chris Lundy STAFFORD – As the investigation into the death of about a dozen ducks continues, officials urged people not to swim in the lagoons for a few reasons - both of them involving safety.

The duck deaths were blamed on botulism, although the lab work is incomplete. It is suspected that it started in the Beach Haven West lagoons after a period of rain. It is unknown if it would be gone by now. According to the Center for Disease Control, botulism is caused (Safety - See Page 4)

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Stafford Urged To Sign Up For CodeRED

By Chris Lundy STAFFORD – Residents were urged to sign up for CodeRED, a free emergency notification service. If there is an emergency, the info will be blasted out via phone calls, text messages, emails, social media and the CodeRED Mobile Alert app.

Stafford police urged people to register their phones with this program. That way, if there is an emergency, they can reach out to you. Additionally, by putting in the address of your home or

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by a toxin released by a bacteria. It attacks the body’s nerves and in some situations, it can be fatal. It forms naturally under certain conditions.

The other reason is that lagoons don’t have lifeguards.

“If you swim in the lagoons, you swim at your own risk,” Mayor John Spodofora said.

“There are no lifeguards in the lagoons and we’d prefer you to swim somewhere that there are.”

While it hasn’t been confirmed, the evidence lines up with what experts suspect is botulism.

“We only know that there was an algae bloom at the same time that the first duck

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The debt service – the amount the township has to pay every year – is about $7-9 million, business administrator James Moran said.

The ordinance that was introduced would take $11.5 million of the total debt and

business, the notifications can be even more accurate. A flood, for instance, might only impact one section of town.

There are many potential emergencies that would require notifications, such as: missing children, evacuations, wildfires, public health crises, criminal activity, and emergency preparations.

To enroll, visit twp.stafford.nj.us and click on “Emergency Notification System.” This is located under the “Popular Links” column on the left hand side, if you scroll past the bottom of the screen.

was found dead,” he said.

Further, he urged people to only go crabbing in an approved harvest area, and lagoons are not approved.

A spokesman for the state Department of Environmental Protection had said that it was likely that after several rainy days, stormwater created an algae bloom in the lagoons, draining the water of oxygen.

Lagoons, being man-made, have no natural way for them to drain. This fostered the environment that would make botulism a likely suspect.

Although no new dead birds had been spotted since the initial find, residents are encouraged to report sick, injured or deceased wildlife to animal control at 609597-1000, ext. 8525, or 609-597-8581 if calling after hours.

seek a better percentage, he said. Not all of the township’s total debt is up able to be refi nanced in this way.

Typically, getting a lower percentage can save $400,000 to $500,000 over the life of the bond, he said.

If the bids come in as higher than the township’s current rate, the Township Council is not forced into taking it, Moran said.

Laugh For Recovery Comedy Benefit

LACEY – Young People in Recovery is hosting their 4th Annual “Laugh for Recovery” comedy benefit and gift basket raffle on September 15 at the Lanoka Harbor Volunteer Firehouse, 2 Warren Ave. Comedians include host Joel Richardson, Chris Monty and Adam Lucidi.

Doors open at 6 p.m., buffet dinner starts at 7 p.m. and comedians go on at 7:30 p.m. Individual tickets purchased

by August 31 are $35 and tables of 10 are $310. Prices go up starting September 1. Visit eventbrite.com/e/4th-annual-laugh-for-recover y-comedy-benefit-tickets-34674812297 to see all ticket

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Land:

Continued From Page 1 L-shaped retail areas with apartments above them, four 3.5-story apartment buildings, a community center and a pool.

There will be 144 total apartment units.

Of this, 115 will be market rate units and 29 will be affordable housing.

The 115 market rate units will be in the four 30-unit residential buildings. Of these, 15 are one-bedroom and 100 are two-bedroom.

Five affordable housing units would also be included in one of these buildings. They are four two-bedroom units and a single-bedroom unit in the apartment building.

The L-shaped buildings will have 28,000 square feet of mixed commercial, such as day care and retail, flanking the site’s entrance road. The remaining 24 affordable units are on the second floor of the two mixed-use buildings. These are broken down into the following: six three-bedroom, 14 two-bedroom, and four one-bedroom units.

There would be 256 parking spaces for the residential and 112 for the commercial.

Other regulations in the planning document point out aesthetic choices to make it more attractive, and to make it more useful to pedestrians. For instance, the development should fit with a “maritime theme.” The streetscape portion has details about the kind of bench, bike rack, and even garbage and recycling receptacles desired.

Business administrator Diane Ambrosio said Platinum Developers of Lakewood purchased the property and is in the process of developing it. At one time, it was scheduled

The Southern Ocean Times, August 26, 2017, Page 5 to be a condominium development. Platinum wanted to change it to apartments. The governing body didn’t want that, preferring permanent residents over apartments. Platinum sued and won, and now it is going to be entirely apartments.

The date of completion is expected to be 18 months after groundbreaking this summer, depending on the severity of the winter weather, she said.

The affordable housing that is going into the development will help toward Waretown’s requirements. Every town in New Jersey is required to provide, through developers, a portion of units that would be considered affordable. Waretown’s current obligation is being decided in the courts, she said.

The developer has no set plan for what commercial tenants will be going in there yet, she said.

Commercial properties have been difficult to fill in Ocean County, with empty storefronts in some existing strip malls already.

With people doing a lot of their shopping online, local businesses are having difficulty keeping their doors open.

“We do have some of that in the strip malls now,” she said. This added population of homeowners should help build a customer base for whatever does go in there.

The construction was a bit of a rude awakening for Mark Manning, who has been renting a house for two months at the corner of Route 9 and Birdsall Street.

“It was all woods, and then one day it was trucks,” he said of the construction vehicles working there now.

“I couldn’t even see my neighbor’s house, then all the trees came down,” he said.

Little Egg Harbor Library Events

LITTLE EGG HARBOR – The Little Egg Harbor branch of the Ocean County Library, 290 Mathistown Rd., offers September events. To register for an event call 609-294-1197 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org.

Adult Career Guidance and Job Search Assistance by Appointment - Meet with a librarian one-on-one to navigate NJ’s new Career Connections website. Call for an appointment. Funded by the NJ Dept 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, 609294-1197. Limit one session a month per person.

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

September 5, 12, 19, 26, 7 p.m. - English Conversation Group.

September 5, 12, 19, 6 p.m. - LEH Video Gamers Club. Are you an adult who is interested in video games and making new friends to game with? Do you want to play classic and contemporary games?

Then you should join the Little Egg Harbor Video Gamers Club. This eclectic group of people range from hardcore gamers

to the weekend warrior and is where you can discuss and play your favorite games.

Register.

September 6, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. - Red Cross Blood. There will be an American Red Cross Blood Drive at the library. Please call for information or to schedule an appointment. Appointments are preferred, but walk-in donors are always welcome.

Drive is open to the public and anyone over 17 years of age and weighing more than 110 pounds is eligible. The Red Cross requires a minimum of 56 days between donations.

September 9, 1 p.m. - Into the Wild. Absorbing fact-based saga of a young man (Emile Hirsch) who chucks it all to wander across the U.S. (R) 148 min. Register.

September 13, 27, 6:30 p.m. - Get Your Knit On: Knit Night. Call the Little Egg Harbor Branch for dates, 609-294-1197.

September 13, 27, 1 p.m. - Mah Jongg at the Library. Please bring your current year gaming cards and game sets.

September 20, 2 p.m. - Hispanic Coloring Club. Enjoy listening to music and tasting some authentic snack food while coloring.

Register.

September 20, 7 p.m. - Hispanic Genealogy. Are you looking to explore your Hispanic roots? Join us for a special genealogy program in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Presented by Dawn Heyson. Register.

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Chowderfest:

Continued From Page 1 Beach Haven.

The Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce Chowderfest Committee has jampacked tons of food, entertainment and fun over the course of the two-day celebration, including multiple band line-ups, expanded grounds, more shopping and a new beer garden.

The weekend kicks off on Saturday, Sept.

30 with a free Merchant Mart and Make Shift Row Tent with handmade products for sale. Dozens of merchants will be offering end-of-season bargains, local specialties and gourmet food. Live music from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. features Jimmy Brogan, White Rabbit and The Impulsives. There will be more beers on tap than ever and a custom beverage menu packed with flavorful beers and hard ciders, including Bud Light, Landshark Lager, Blue Point Toasted Lager, Spaten Oktoberfest, Goose Island IPA, Stella Cidre, Strongbow and McKenzie Black Cherry.

Chowderfest grounds will be expanded to offer more seating for a growing number of attendees, including a Southern Ocean Chamber Partner and Sponsor Lounge, additional tent for merchants and featured beer garden.

“Everything we are doing is to showcase the local musical talent, restaurants and businesses,” said Todd Elsasser, Chowderfest Coordinator in a statement. “The expanded footprint is a great way to see what local businesses and people can do.”

The Chowder Cook-Off Classic heats up on Sunday, Oct. 1 at 11 a.m. as some of the best restaurants in the area face off for the tastiest chowder. All ticket holders can sample and place votes for the best red, white and creative chowders, with VIPs getting early access to the chowder tents to taste and view competitors’ decorative booths at 10 a.m. Winners will be announced at closing ceremonies, which are scheduled for 4 p.m.

Past Chowder Cook-Off Classic competitors have included Country Kettle, Chicken or the

Egg, Cuisine on the Green, Howard’s Restaurant, Shore Fire Grille, SunnyRae’s, Lefty’s Tavern, Stefano’s Seafood, Black Whale, Delaware Avenue Oyster House, Buckalew’s, La Bamba and Blue Water Café.

Sunday’s music lineup includes The Pickles, Ted Hammock and Jason Booth.

Tickets are on sale at chowderfest.com or by contacting the Southern Ocean County Chamber at 609-494-7211, visiting their Visitor Center at 265 West Ninth Street in Ship Bottom, or emailing info@sochamber. com. Toddlers under the age of three get free admission.

Tickets for the October 1 Cook-Off cost: Children to age 12 – $10, General Admission – $25, VIP – $55 and Platinum VIP – $100.

VIPs get early access to the Chowder CookOff Classic and an official 2017 VIP Shirt, and Platinum VIPs, limited to 150 tickets, get entry to the new Beer Garden with big screen TVs, Bud Girls hanging out, and giveaways.

Proceeds earned from Chowderfest Weekend have gone to providing three decades of financial support to hundreds of local charities and events, as well as scholarships to Pinelands Regional, Southern Regional and Barnegat high schools. Funds are also used to maintain the Southern Ocean Chamber’s fully-staffed visitor center located in Ship Bottom, advertise the area to visitors and organize events that deliver economic impact, such as the LBI Wedding Road Show.

The Southern Ocean Chamber is looking forward to the 30th Anniversary Chowderfest next year and would like to introduce a Chowder For A Cause, where a percentage of the net proceeds will go to a local nonprofit that has applied through an online application.

The chosen charity will be announced after this year’s Chowderfest.

For the most up-to-date information on Chowderfest Weekend, visit the Official LBI Chowderfest Facebook page or go to visitLBIregion.com or chowderfest.com.

Businesses looking to find out more about the new Chowderfest Retail Partnership should contact the Chamber office at 609-494-7211.

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

NEW JERSEY – Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino and the Division of Consumer Affairs are urging seniors to avoid becoming the victims of phone fraud schemes and are providing a number of educational tools to help with the effort.

The Division offers brochures online to help consu mers ident if y scams and avoid them. Its latest brochure, Fighting Phone Fraud, also gives information on the federal Do Not Call Registry and how to sign up, along with ways to block robocallers.

The message of the brochures is simple: If you think the call you are receiving is a scam, it probably is.

Attorney General Warns Senior Citizens About Rampant Phone Scams

“Technology has made it easier for disreputable companies and criminals to prey on senior citizens with a simple phone call, often bullying or cajoling people to part with their money.

These types of scams are despicable,” said Attorney General Porrino. “We want to arm seniors with information to help them avoid becoming victims and also aid regulatory agencies and law enforcement to stop illegal activity before others are hurt.”

New Jersey law also prohibits telemarketers who have not registered with the Division of Consumer Affairs from calling any New Jersey resident, regardless of whether the resident is

on the national Do Not Call Registry or not. Violations of that law can lead to a $10,000 fine for a first offense and up to $20,000 for each subsequent offense.

“There are ways to punish scam autodialer calls in New Jersey, and we urge people who are being subjected to repeated calls to report these efforts to the Division of Consumer Affairs, said Steve Lee, Director of the Division. “Consumers should not engage these callers, but they should make sure to report the phone numbers.”

Those who wish to file a complaint can submit it online.

The scams outlined by the Division in its materials are

varied, but all seek either personal information or money. Here are some examples: A person posing as an agent of the Internal Revenue Service demands money for back taxes.

A person posing as a relative calls, saying he or she is in serious trouble and asks you to send money in order to help.

A person posing as a representative of your electric, gas or water service says that you owe it money and that if it’s not paid now, your service will be shut off.

A caller says he or she is getting in touch on behalf of Medicare or Medicaid and is seeking personal information because you need

a new card.

The advice for all of these is the same. Do not give money. Do not give personal information. Hang up immediately.

In order to limit robocalling and scam calling, consumers first should make sure their phone numbers, both land line and cell, are on the federal Do Not Call Registry, which can be done by phone at 888-382-1222 or online at donotcall.gov.

Unwanted sales calls also can be reported at this line.

Unfortunately, robocallers and scammers will still call.

Third-party services may be able to limit these calls. Information on those services can be obtained at fcc.gov/ consumers/guides/stop-un-

wanted-calls-texts-and-faxes#call-blocking-resources.

Consumers should also know that spam and autodialer text messages are illegal as well. If you are getting unsolicited offers for free merchandise or services via text, do not respond. Instead, report these messages by filing a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (complaints.donotcall. gov) or the Federal Communications Commission (consumercomplaints.fcc. gov).

In addition, if your wireless provider is AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, Sprint or Bell, you can report offending texts by copying and pasting the original text and forwarding it to 7726, free of charge.

Ocean County Offers End-Of-Summer Activities, Rain Or Shine

OCEA N COU NT Y – This area offers an array of intriguing and exciting indoor activities that make it easy to continue a great day of fun regardless of the weather.

“Ocean County is a destination that includes entertainment, history, educational activities and playful venues that will keep the dark clouds from disrupting your fun,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari, the liaison to Ocean County Tourism.

For instance, Jenkinson’s Boardwalk in Point Pleasant Beach features oceanfront dining, arcades, a fun house and the spectacular Jenkinson’s Aquarium with its abundant sea life, penguins, tropical birds and more, providing an enriching indoor experience that is open all year long.

Additionally, on Arnold Avenue in Point Pleasant Beach, shoppers can enjoy classic “Main Street” boutiques, antiques and specialty shops, as well as cafés and various dining options.

“This is a great area to shop local and enjoy some of the vibrant small businesses that Ocean County has to offer,” Vicari added.

In Seaside Heights, indoor arcades are plentiful, and so are the restaurants and bars, both on the boardwalk and on the Boulevard. Many of these venues offer live entertainment depending on the day of the week and the time.

There are also many museums around Ocean County to satisfy the history buffs.

Two of the largest are the Tuckerton Seaport & Baymen’s Museum in Tuckerton, and the New Jersey Maritime Museum in Beach Haven.

As for the unusual, check out Insectropolis in Toms River. This unique ‘bugseum’ is home to thousands of insects to keep your kids dazzled and engaged when outdoor conditions are not the best.

For those who love nature and wildlife, Ocean County is an eco-tourism wonderland with classes

and programs for adults and children available at many of the 20 county parks.

“Although the county parks are wonderful in the sunshine, Cattus Island’s Cooper Envi ron ment al Center and the Jakes Branch Nature Center are both outstanding choices rain or shine,” Vicari said.

In addition, Double Trouble State Park features the Village Interpretive Center in Berkeley Township, which takes visitors back in time with a look at the history and village-life of the Pine Barrens. Other options include the Nature and Interpretive Center at Island Beach State Park, the Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve in Tuckerton, The Lighthouse Center for Natural Resource Education in Waretown and the Barnegat Lighthouse Inter pretive Center in Barnegat Light.

Of course, theater lovers can also fulfill their craving for live performances at one of the many performing arts venues throughout the

county. The Strand Theatre in Lakewood, The Grunin Center for the Arts on the Ocean County College campus in Toms River and the newly re-opened Surflight Theatre in Beach Haven all have events for all ages

during the summer.

“There are plenty of activities available in Ocean County that move the fun indoors,” Vicari said. “Taking advantage of those days to explore all there is to offer here shows you can

never be bored at the Jersey Shore, even in the rain!”

To find links on all of the above, and other things to do in Ocean County, visit OceanCountyTourism.com or facebook.com/tourism oceancounty.

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8 Ocean County 4-H Members Compete In Statewide Horse Show

ALLENTOWN – Eight 4-H horse club members represented Ocean County at the New Jersey State 4-H Championship Horse Show from August 25-27 at the Horse Park of New Jersey at Stone Tavern in Allentown. 4-H members from throughout New Jersey with 209 horse and rider combinations gathered to compete in the English, Western, Dressage, Very Small Equine, Therapeutic/Challenged Rider and Game Divisions.

The State 4-H Championship Horse Show is an annual three-day event that offers 4-H’ers an opportunity to compete at an advanced level and meet other 4-H horse project members from around the state of New Jersey.

“The 4-H members competing are the best of the best from each county; they have earned the right to participate through county-level qualifying shows,” said Tamara Pellien, County 4-H Agent.

To compete in the state horse show, 4-H members must qualify with their horse by riding in a series of qualifying shows on the county level. The top two scoring riders in each class are then eligible to take part in the state event.

State 4-H Horse Show participants are: • Ashley Erickson, Jackson, Barn Brats 4-H Club • Alyssa Gerhard and Erin Gerhard, Brick, Barn Brats 4-H Club • Elizabeth Leidenheimer and Samantha Leid-

Forked River Presbyterian Church To Hold Flea Market

FORKED RIVER - The Forked River Presbyterian Church, at 131 North Main Street (Route 9), is sponsoring an Indoor Flea Market on September 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Rent a table for $15 or rent two tables for $25. You keep all the profits. We provide: six foot tables, publicity throughout the area, town permits and parking. Refreshments, breakfast sandwiches, and lunch (including

MANAHAWKIN – The Knights of Columbus #826 will take a few trips: December 5: Sugar Bush Casino in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – $37 per person includes transportation, driver gratuity and $20 casino credit.

June 4 to 8, 2018: Niagara Falls, Canada – $695 per person includes transportation, hotel, four breakfast meals, four dinner meals, tour with escort and all taxes/gratuities.

For information and reservations, contact Charles Serwin at 609-978-0970.

Appraisal Fair And Luncheon

WEST CREEK – An appraisal fair and luncheon is at West Creek United Methodist Church, 191 Church Street, on Saturday, September 30 from 12 to 3 p.m. Join us for a delicious lunch and appraisals by Dan Melega of Legacies Old and New. Tickets are $20,

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chili) will be available for purchase. a home baked dessert table will be featured.

Also available are beautifully hand crafted items for the season, books and games, jewelry, toys and household items.

Call the Church Office at 609-693-5624 weekdays between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. for additional information or a registration form.

Space is limited so register early. Deadline to register is September 13.

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The State 4-H Championship Horse Show is sponsored in part by the New Jersey Equine Advisory Board as well as by businesses and individuals from throughout the state.

The 4-H Youth Development Program is part of Rutgers, New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station – Cooperative Extension. 4-H educational programs are offered to all youth, grades K-13 (one year out of high school), on an age-appropriate basis, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, marital status, domestic partnership status, military service, veteran status and any other category protected by law.

For more information about the Ocean County 4-H program, call the 4-H office at 732-349-1227 or visit the New Jersey 4-H website at nj4h.rutgers.edu.

which includes lunch and appraisal of your item by Dan, who is a professional appraiser.

Seating is limited. Please call to purchase advance tickets or for more information by contacting Muriel at 609-296-9624 or Nancy at 609-296-5805.

Beach Haven Government Meetings

For additional information call 609-492-0111, visit beachhaven-nj.gov, or email beachhavenborough@beachhaven-nj.gov.

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Waretown Branch Library Offers September Events

WARETOWN – The Waretown branch of the library, located at112 Main St., Waretown, offers September events. These programs are free and open to the public. Register online at theoceancountylibrary.org or call 609-693-5133 Displays Meeting Room – “It’s All in the Technique” - This year’s exhibition of watercolors by Carol Nace and her students focuses on using different application techniques, including “wet-into-wet”, direct, and the “four step” process. Please join these artists at their Artist Reception on September 25 at 7:30 pm. The public is welcome.

Children September 12, 10:30 a.m. Toddler Storytime – Join us for stories and a craft! Ages 2 to 5.

Register.

September 16, 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– to 5 minute session. Ages 5 and up.

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September 19, 10:30 a.m. Itty Bitty Time – Baby story time. Ages up to 12 months.

Register.

September 23, 10:30 a.m. STEM Saturday – STEM project. Ages 6 to 11. Register.

September 28, 10 a.m. Hispanic Heritage Month Drop-in Craft – Drop in to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a craft! Ages 2 to 8.

Teen September 18, 7 p.m. Teen Game Night – Drop in and play video games and board games. Ages 12 to 18. Register.

September 26, 3:30 p.m. Teen STEAM Challenge – Try your creative problem solving skills in this STEAM challenge. Ages 12 to 18. Register.

Adult September 8, 2 p.m. Movie – Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, and Alan Arkin team up as lifelong buddies who decide to buck retirement and step off the straight-and-narrow for the first time in their lives when their pension fund becomes a corporate casualty. Desperate to pay the bills and come through for their loved ones,

the three risk it all by embarking on a daring bid to knock off the very bank that absconded with their money. (PG – 13) 96 min.

September 9, 10:30 a.m. Paint Party – Join us for a relaxing time of painting a scenic landscape. This painting party event features stepby-step instruction by classically trained artist, Nancy Bonta Voitko. Nancy trained at the New York Academy and has over 30 years’ both as an artist and a teacher. You will be amazed at what you learn, and at the masterpiece you will take home with you. Limit 15 Register.

September 13, 1:30 p.m. Mahjong Club – Beginner September 14, 11 a.m. Coping with Caregiver Stress – Caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease or other form of dementia can become an Overwhelming experience. Often, caregivers neglect their own well-being because they are devoting so much time to the responsibilities of day-to-day caregiving. This program examines caregiver stress and offers coping strategies to become a healthier caregiver. Presented by Alzheimer’s New Jersey. Register.

September 15, 2 p.m. Movie – A sheltered teenage girl develops a relationship with the boy next door, and their romance eventually inspires her to venture into the outside world.

(PG-13) 96 minutes.

September 19, 1:30 p.m. Mahjong Club – Beginners welcome.

September 22, 2 p.m. – Movie – Arthur draws the legendary sword Excalibur from the stone and must learn to harness its power in order to lead a rebellion against his uncle Vortigern, who murdered Arthur’s father and usurped the throne years ago. (PG – 13) 126 minutes.

September 25, 6 p.m. Kevin Kelly and Friends – Kevin Kelley and his friendly jazz ensemble will perform instrumental jazz and Latin standards for the listening pleasure of the Waretown community. Register.

September 27, 2 p.m. Adults Crafting - Participate in a craft for adults. Register.

Friends September 22, 1 to 3 p.m. Friend’s Book Sale – Great finds for little cost.

September 23, 10 a.m.–Noon Friend’s Book Sale – Great finds for little cost.

Barrier Island Classic Surf Contest

SEASIDE PARK – The 2nd Annual Barrier Island Classic Surf Contest hits the waves again on September 23 with an adults only competition. The annual surfing contest was created last year by the Friends of Island Beach State Park to help raise money for the area.

“I am excited to continue the tradition of having a surf contest on Island Beach State Park. It’s great to have the surfing community come together with the Friends of Island Beach to support Island Beach State Park and allow surfers of all ages to enjoy and experience this wonderful place,” said Josh Starner, Contest Director.

Barrier Island Classic Pro starts at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, September 23 for adults ages 18 and over in three divisions: Men’s Longboard Men’s Short Board Women’s Open If the weather or waves on the day of the competition do not cooperate, alternate dates have been set for September 24 and 25 for the Pro contest.

The Friends of Island Beach State Park (Friends of IBSP) is a non-profit volunteer organization formed to enhance interpretive, educational, recreational, and research programs and events at Island Beach State Park.

St. Stephen’s Church Gift Auction

WARETOWN – The St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, located at 367 Route 9, gift auction is on September 16. Doors open at 5 p.m. and calling

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By Sara Grillo SHIP BOTTOM – Would you ride a water taxi from Beach Haven to Tuckerton? It could become a reality sooner than you think.

The Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce has been working closely with the Beach Haven and Tuckerton Economic Development Councils on initiatives to boost tourism, economic development and downtown revitalization as part of a Downtown Driven program. One of those initiatives is a water taxi connecting the two towns.

After Chamber members met with stakeholders in both Beach Haven and Tuckerton, it was clear that a water taxi to shuttle visitors, residents and commuters was something everyone was interested in exploring. Since spring, meetings and discussions have been held to talk about short and long-term strategies of running a water taxi, iron out logistical issues and find out if there’s any grant funding available.

On the recommendation of the Tuckerton Seaport, a test run took place on August 12 using USCG licensed Captain Tom Masterson,

owner of LBI Boat Tours in Beach Haven.

Four trips were offered, two from Tuckerton and two from Beach Haven, to 24 passengers free of charge. All of the seats were filled within 48 hours.

Riders surveyed after the trip said that the service was excellent and that they would recommend it to a friend, and also pay to ride the water taxi.

After the positive feedback, the Chamber and Economic Development Councils will discuss putting the water taxi on a regular route available to residents, visitors and commuters, including additional service for special events like Decoy Weekend and Chowderfest Weekend.

For more information about the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce and the Downyown Driven Program, call 609 494 7211, stop into the visitor center at 265 West Ninth Street, or go to visitLBIregion.com.

To find out more about events and happenings at the Tuckerton Seaport, go to tuckertonseaport.org. To learn more about Beach Haven, visit visitbeachhaven.com.

Tuckerton Library September Programs

TUCKERTON - The Tuckerton Branch of the library announces the following programs: September 11, 6 p.m. - Free PG-13 Movie.

This picture tells the account of keepers of the Warsaw Zoo, Antonina and Jan Zabinski, who helped save hundreds of people and animals during the German invasion. Please see the printed Ocean County Library Brochure, the Tuckerton Branch’s printed calendar, or call 609-296-1470 for more information on the movie selection. 127 min. Register.

September 12, 11:30 a.m. - Hot Diggity Dinosaurs. Dig in for some delightful dinosaur tales and crafts. Ages 2 to 8. Register.

September 14, 3:30 p.m. - Escape Room Fun and Games. Wake up your noodle, you will need to work together with others to figure out how to solve the puzzles to escape. Ages 7 to 14. Register.

September 16, 10:30 a.m. - LEGOS®/DUPLOS® Fun with FREE G Movie. Venture into the wilds of China to capture intimate moments with a panda and her growing cub, a young golden monkey who feels displaced by his baby sister, and a mother snow leopard struggling to raise her two cubs. Please see the printed Ocean County Library Brochure, the Tuckerton Branch’s printed calendar, or call 609-296-1470 for more information on the movie selection. 79 min. Ages 3 and up with caregiver. Register.

September 18, 6 p.m. - Free PG-13 Movie. A woman lands a dream job at a powerful tech company called the Circle, only to uncover an agenda that will affect the lives of all of humanity. Please see the printed Ocean County Library Brochure, the Tuckerton Branch’s printed calendar, or call 609-296-1470 for more information on the movie selection. 110 min. Register.

September 19, 11:30 a.m. - Dragons Love Tacos. Do you like tacos? Spice up your day with this funny story about why dragons love tacos and follow up with a cultural craft to celebrate Hispanic History Month. Ages 2 to 8. Register.

September 25, 6 p.m. - Free PG-13 Movie.

Desperate to pay the bills and come through for their loved ones, three lifelong pals risk it all by embarking on a daring bid to knock off the very bank that absconded with their money. Please see the printed Ocean County Library Brochure, the Tuckerton Branch’s printed calendar, or call 609-296-1470 for more information on the movie selection. 96 min. Register.

September 26, 11:30 a.m. - Baa Baa Black Sheep. Have you any wool? Silly sheep stories to share. Hope to see you there. Story and craft.

Ages 2 to 8 Register.

The library is located at 380 Bay Ave. All programs are free. To register visit theocean countylibrary.org or call 609-296-1470.

Manahawkin Elks Annual Oktoberfest

MANAHAWKIN – The Manahawkin Elks Lodge #2340 is hosting Oktoberfest from 1 to 5 p.m., rain or shine, on Saturday, September 23 at the Lodge, 520 Hilliard Blvd. German fare and refreshments will be served in the

picnic grove, and live music from Timeless Soundz will be played. Tickets cost $25 and benefit the good work of the Elks in the community. To purchase tickets in advance, call 609-597-1107.

Flea Market Vendors Needed

BARNEGAT – Zonta of Southern Ocean County will host a vendor fair and flea market on Saturday, November 4 at the Barnegat

Community Center. Contact Diane Gorgy at dgorgy1@comcast.net for an application and to reserve a table.

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By Sara Grillo NEW JERSEY – Do you have a shed full of dignified junk? Now might be the perfect time to dust it off, as Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz and the rest of the team from the hit show American Pickers gears up to film episodes of the series in New Jersey this September.

The History channel documentary series explores the world of antique “picking” as Mike and Frank travel across the country to hunt for America’s most valuable relics, learning the unique stories behind them as they go. The pair aims to give these forgotten antiques, often

tossed aside in people’s sheds or garages, new meaning, while learning about America’s past along the way.

American Pickers is looking for people to be featured in the show and would love to explore the hidden treasures of local New Jerseyans. If you or someone you know has a collection of antiques that the Pickers can spend the day (or an episode) sorting through, send your name, phone number, location and a description of the items with photos to americanpickers@ cineflix.com or call 855-OLD-RUST. Find the show on Facebook at @GotAPick.

Wellness Clinic With The BlueClaws’ Conditioning Coach

By Sara Grillo LAKEWOOD – The BlueClaws will host a special Wellness with the BlueClaws clinic at FirstEnergy Park on Thursday, August 31 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. featuring speed and quickness base running techniques, baseball agility drills, and obstacles and relay races for players of all ages and ability levels.

Participants will learn the best techniques, exercises and treatments to stay in prime athletic condition and maximize their onfield performance from Jacob Bunce, the BlueClaws Strength and Conditioning Coach.

BlueClaws players will also be featured during the event.

“In addition to showing various drills and techniques, this is going to be a fun clinic with BlueClaws players,” said Bunce, who is in his third year with the Phillies and first with the BlueClaws. “It’s a great opportunity for young players and athletes to learn to train like professional baseball players.”

The event costs only $10 and all proceeds benefit BlueClaws Charities, their Community Partners Program and end-of-season grant program. The BlueClaws work with over 40 community organizations throughout the Jersey Shore.

To register, call Kevin McNellis at 732-9017000, ext. 164.

Jersey Shore Doll Club Meeting

TOMS RIVER – The Jersey Shore Doll Club meets the first Tuesday of each month. The next meeting will be on September 5 at 2:30 p.m. at Artisan’s Restaurant, 1171 Hooper Avenue. The meeting program will be a report

of the United Federation of Doll Collectors Convention, and members will display souvenir dolls that they received at luncheons or other conventions. Lunch cost is $21. For more information, call Rachel at 732-506-0719.

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By Sara Grillo TOMS RIVER – Some people may feel that electric cars are merely transportation for hippies and millennials. But a new offer between Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) and Nissan is offering a $10,000 rebate to customers interested in going electric. The offer applies to the 2017 all-electric Nissan Leaf.

“I’m excited to introduce a great, great offer and take a look at this all-electric vehicle.

It’s a super opportunity for our customers,” said James Fakult, President of JCP&L at an August 17 kick-off event at Pine Belt Nissan on Route 37.

In order to qualify, JCP&L customers only need to produce two items: a copy of their electric bill and an official program flyer, and bring them both to a participating Nissan dealership. The offer runs until September 30.

Mark Durbin, Energy Delivery & State Communications Manager at JCP&L said that Nissan approached them asking if they could offer the deal to their electric customers, and they said yes. In addition to the $10,000 rebate, Durbin said the federal government also offers up to $7,500 in tax credits for electric vehicles, and in New Jersey plug-in vehicles are exempt from sales tax.

“You can come in here and do pretty well, save almost half the price of a vehicle,” he said.

The 2017 Nissan Leaf, which retails from $30,000 to $36,000, can drive for a smooth, quiet 107 miles on a single charge, gives off zero emissions and comes in three trim models. Its seats are leather, heated and its hatchback-style trunk can fit up to five suitcases.

Pine Belt Nissan Sales Representative Stefano Albanese explained the biggest difference between the Leaf and a traditional gas car – “filling it up.”

“Unlike taking the time out of your day getting gas or even an oil change, you just plug it in,” he said.

Albanese said there’s two ways of charging the Leaf while on the go: a quick charge that takes 30 minutes and gives you about an 80 percent charge, or using a triple charge cord found at dealerships or one of 30,000 public electric charging stations.

Pine Belt Nissan President Joe Hill said there are two charging stations at the dealership that customers can use for free, even overnight.

They can come in handy, especially for people traveling down Route 37 on their way back from the beach.

Hitting a “zero emissions” button near the Leaf’s steering wheel will bring up a list of the eight closest charging stations on your navigation panel. It will also free up more miles to drive, but slow the acceleration a bit.

Another perk: instead of guessing how many miles you have left to drive based on how close your gas gauge is to empty, the Leaf counts the miles down as your drive.

Hill said Pine Belt Nissan sells a good amount of Leafs, considering Toms River is not a big metropolitan area.

“We sell probably over the year a dozen or so, which in this area is not bad,” he said, adding, “You don’t get that many commuters from Toms River to New York City.”

The Leaf has been the most popular electric car for the dealership, and a good fit for someone who is environmentally conscious and not commuting hundreds of miles a day.

“Electric vehicles are becoming more popular as people recognize the environmental and sustainability benefits they offer,” said Fakult in a statement. “This rebate from Nissan is designed to help get even more of these environmentally friendly vehicles on the road.”

The Nissan Leaf has been around since 2010. “Despite its age, it’s still doing well,” said Cynthia Maves, who manages business development for the Leaf.

Although its design has stayed the same, there have been substantial improvements since 2010, such as a bigger battery and better heating system.

“You’re actually getting more range on the same amount of battery power now than back in 2012,” she said.

Consumers can expect to see a redesigned body style and an even bigger battery in the 2018 Leaf model, which prices and specs will be released for in September.

Maves also said state colleges like Rutgers University may currently be using some Leaf cars for transporting students around campus, and Indiana University just acquired four.

For a copy of the official program flyer and a list of all participating dealerships, visit first energycorp.com/nissanrebateNJ. For information about the Nissan Leaf, visit nissanusa. com/electric-cars/leaf.

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Our goal is to allow us an opportunity to connect people to the world around them in ways they may have forgotten, or never known in the first place; using the most advanced hearing technology available. Several hearing aid manufacturers including GN Resound and Starkey have developed hearing instruments which are iPhone compatible. What do patients like the most about this interactive breakthrough in hearing technology?

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The ability to stream phone calls, music, videos, FaceTime calls, and Siri from you cell phone straight to your hearing aids.

The ability to make subtle adjustments for environmental changes with the touch of a finger, and that your iPhone remembers those settings, so the next time you return to your favorite places, you won’t need to make the same adjustments.

The ability to use your iPhone as an additional microphone during conversations-place it on a table at a busy restaurant and connect with friends, family, and other loved ones more clearly.

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Back-To-School Health Checklist

TOMS RIVER – It is the time of year when parents trek to the store to stock up on notebooks, pencils, backpacks, lunchboxes and many other things on their back-to-school checklist. It should also be the time parents take a moment to assure their children’s health is in order, before heading back to school.

Community Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, urges parents to make children’s health just as important as those school supplies or new outfit for the first day of school, and offers the following health checklist with important questions.

Has your child completed a back-to-school physical? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, schools often require physicals to ensure students’ vaccinations are upto-date. These exams also provide an opportunity to monitor your child’s health on a year-to-year basis to ensure he or she is hitting milestone benchmarks. In addition to going over questions about lifestyle behaviors and personal and family medical history, your health care provider will also check vital signs, and perform heart, lung, abdominal, head, neck and neurological exams.

Have you scheduled a vision screening for your child recently? A visit to the eye doctor for a comprehensive eye exam is an important part of overall health. If your child is having a problem seeing the blackboard, it can affect their academic success. Also check with your child’s ophthalmologist for the proper glasses to wear when playing contact sports.

Are your child’s immunizations up-to-date? Be sure to review any missed or new immunizations at your child’s check up. If you have recently moved from another state, check with your pediatrician to make sure your child meets the state’s immunization regulations. New Jersey schools require specific immunizations based on the age of your child. For a full list of vaccinations

required for preschool/child care, school and college entry in New Jersey, visit nj.gov/health/ cd/imm_requirements/.

Does your child receive medication on a regular basis for a chronic problem? Any health problems should be made known to the school.

School nurses and teachers should be informed, especially if they are the ones to administer the medicine. Speak with them before school begins and work out an emergency action plan.

Has your child had a hearing test recently? If your child is listening to the television or music at a loud volume, or tends to favor one ear over the other when listening, it may be a sign of hearing loss.

Have you updated your emergency contacts?

Make sure your child’s emergency contacts on file with their school are accurate and current.

If you move or change a number, correct it the next day. The child’s physician and dentist need to be listed.

Does your child play sports? Consider scheduling cardiac and concussion screenings. Cardiac screenings can help detect underlying cardiac issues in young athletes and confirm that your child is healthy and ready to play. With a reported increase in concussions in sports like youth soccer, cheerleading, football and hockey, and even playground injuries, it’s important to have a cognitive baseline in case of a concussion.

The RWJBarnabas Health Matthew J. Morahan III Health Assessment Center for Athletes provides statewide education, evaluation and assessment of sports injury and sports-related cardiac and concussion screenings. For information about upcoming screenings, call 973-322-7913.

To find a pediatrician or specialist affiliated with Community Medical Center, visit rwjbh. org/community and click on “Our Doctors”, or call our free physician referral service at 1-888724-7123.

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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. Imagine a large white bowl where you toss in the ingredients to make meatballs. You expect them to be delicious and juicy if you put in the following ingredients right?

Ground beef Bread crumbs An egg Chopped onion Parsley and garlic Salt and pepper That is the basic recipe. You mash that together with your hands, forming meatballs and then simmer them in spaghetti sauce. Does it turn out tasty every time? Perhaps in your kitchen it does.

Now let’s consider your health, and you are the meatball. I’ll show you the pharmaceutical equivalent of all these classic “ingredients” designed to get you healthy. Here goes: Ground beef = Sleeping pills Bread crumbs = Antidepressants An egg = Statin cholesterol drugs Chopped onion = Pain killers Parsley and garlic = Acid reducers Salt and pepper = Blood sugar pills What’s in your meatball?

The average “meatball recipe” consists of 13 medications per day. Does this recipe sound good? Many of you have agreed to it, whether or not it resonates with your personal health convictions. Do you feel foolish for wanting to use natural remedies? Do you worry that herbal extracts and vitamins are not approved by the FDA? There are many reasons you have become this meatball. Probably because 80 drug ads are aired every hour of every day, on American TV. One out of every three people asks their doctor

about drug commercials seen on TV. “My recipe above is slim, when you consider that the average person takes 13 medications per day.”

It’s not always due to careless prescribing practices. No fingers are being pointed here. In fact, many innocent mistakes happen because your medication list is not complete, or current at each doctor ’s office. Regardless, the mistake affects you and only you.

Mistakes are dangerous. Because we, as a nation, are so heavily medicated, I am confident this meatball recipe needs revisions. It needs a complete make-over immediately! Everyone’s so worried about heroin and other illicit drugs but do you realize that there are 10 times more deaths per year from improperly administered prescription medications?

Some people experience a sudden adverse reaction and get rushed to the Emergency Room. 106,000 people never get to go back home to finish what they were doing. You take it for granted that your pills are safe don’t you? Prescriptions are handed to you super-fast. Picture money shooting out of an ATM super-fast like that.

The intention of my blog is to force you to face reality and think about your future. I’m very aware as a pharmacist for almost 30 years, that some meds are necessary, but some are not.

It’s my responsibility to make sure you understand there’s a risk to taking every pill you take, just like a potential advantage. Your risk is understated at the time the prescription is placed in your hand.

Your true risk may not even come to your awareness until it is too late. Make sure your meatball recipe is right for you.

(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2017 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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How Do I Shake Off The Blues?

Dear Joel, Every now and then I get “The Blues.”

Nothing bad has happened and I’m still the same person today that I was yesterday – but sometimes I just feel blue. What can you suggest I do when I’m down about nothing?

Feeling Blue in Lakewood

Dear Blue, That question has been pondered by the great minds throughout the ages. There are lots of suggestions, but you really hold the key to finding your happiness.

Some people keep lists of the things they’re grateful for. Some people drown their sorrows with sad movies and songs, followed by a good cry, while others use exercise or physical activity like housework, and some turn to comedy. The thing you don’t want to do is indulge in destructive behavior, and turn to drinking, overspending or binging on any-

thing. You’ll only regret it later. Getting the blues is a perfectly normal thing. Some people, like writers and artists, even welcome them, because they bring up a whole different set of feelings.

One good way to beat the blues is to have a routine in your life, so that no matter what mood you’re in, you still walk the dog, spend a set time in prayer, housework, etc. Tackling these routinely scheduled tasks can both lift your spirits and remind you that tomorrow is another day. Now, if the blues linger you may want to seek professional help. But for most of us, they are just like storms that pass quickly to bring a beautiful tomorrow.

Write to joel@preferredcares.com.

His radio show, “Preferred Company” airs on Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. on preferredradio.com and 1160 & 1310 WOBM-AM

If you or anyone else is in need of home health care, call Preferred at 732-840-5566. “Home health care with feeling. Joel Markel is President of Preferred Home Health Care and Nursing services inc. serving all of New Jersey in adult, senior and pediatric home health care.”

BlueClaws Extravaganza Returns For Third Season

LAKEWOOD – The BlueClaws Extravaganza returns for a third year on Saturday, September 2 at FirstEnergy Park, featuring family fun, vendors and a celebration of The Beatles.

The event is a full day of family fun, starting at 3:30 p.m. and running through that night’s 7:05 p.m. BlueClaws game against Kannapolis, the Chicago White Sox affiliate.

When the gates open at 3:30 p.m., kids can enjoy free rides and a petting zoo along the outfield concourse. Rides include the Polar Extreme Obstacle Course, Giant Carousel Bouncer, Wild One Obstacle Course and the Chaos Obstacle Course. Outside the park, there will be Touch-a-Truck and even more games. After the game, Kids Run the Bases thanks to Investors Bank. There will also be select food and drink specials, plus three food trucks: Empanada Guy, Jake’s Crab Shack and Fork in the Road.

Throughout the day, there will be special craft vendors as part of a Vendor Village.

Those interested in becoming a craft vendor and selling items during the BlueClaws Extravaganza can call Jamie Stone at 732901-7000, ext. 110.

Fans can watch the two teams take batting

practice during the afternoon and beginning at 6 p.m., and then the BlueClaws will have a special Team Autograph Signing on the field. A BlueClaws Team Poster will be available for purchase at the event.

The BlueClaws will be celebrating Beatles Night at the game, in honor of the 50th anniversary of the release of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. Britishmania, a Beatles tribute band, will be playing live from 5 to 7 p.m. as part of the TD Bank Summer Concert Series. BlueClaws players will be wearing special Beatles-themed jerseys, modeled after the Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band album. The jerseys will be auctioned off to benefit BlueClaws Charities and their Community Partners Program. Dr. Kenneth Womack, author of Maximum Volume: The Life of Beatles Producer George Martin, The Early Years, will be on hand to sign copies of his book.

A BlueClaws game ticket is all that is required for admission. To order tickets, call 732-901-7000, option 2 or visit BlueClaws. com. The BlueClaws are the Jersey Shore’s top stop for affordable, family entertainment. They have led the South Atlantic League in average or overall attendance in all 17 years of existence.

TED Talks Plus Book Discussion

BARNEGAT – TED Talks plus Book Discussion takes place every Friday at 2 p.m. for a 20 minute TED talk. The talk and book discussion

take place at the Barnegat branch of the Ocean County Library, 112 Burr St. Registration is required at theoceancountylibrary.org.

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Inside The Law How Much Automobile Insurance Should I Purchase

By Robert C. Shea, Esq. & Michael J. Deem, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates

The State of New Jersey has a comprehensive system of laws with respect to compulsory automobile insurance. The statutes require the owners of every automobile registered and garaged in this state to purchase an insurance policy that includes bodily injury liability coverage in the event someone makes a claim against them; uninsured motorist coverage should they become involved in an accident with an uninsured driver; and personal injury protection (PIP/No-Fault) coverage should they incur medical expenses following an automobile collision, loss of income or loss of essential services.

The two primary purposes of compulsory insurance are to provide prompt compensation to persons injured in automobile collisions and to ensure the existence of financially responsible persons to satisfy those claims. Thus, the law permits the owners of automobiles to purchase insurance to protect their own assets if they are sued by a person who is injured because of the negligent operation of their automobile (a “third party” liability claim) and to provide coverage to them, to resident family members and to occupants of their automobiles if they are injured in an accident caused by a person who is uninsured or underinsured (a “first party” UM/UIM claim).

Our insurance laws provide the owner of an automobile with a choice of three different types of policies: 1). A “standard” policy includes all of the liability, UM/UIM and PIP coverage required by New Jersey law; 2). A “basic” policy provides no liability or UM/UIM coverage and only limited PIP; and 3). A “special” policy is available only to persons who qualify for Medicaid and provides only limited emergency PIP benefits. I recommend that you purchase a standard policy.

A standard policy provides liability and uninsured motorist coverage with minimum limits of $15,000 per person and $30,000 per accident; however, a policyholder has the option to purchase additional uninsured and underinsured

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motorist coverage up to $250,000/500,000 split limits or $500,000 single limit. I recommend that you purchase automobile insurance with liability and UM/UIM coverage in the amount of $500,000 single limit.

In addition, you should purchase a personal catastrophe umbrella with liability limits of $1,000,000. Some insurance companies offer an “umbrella” with UM/UIM coverage of $1 million. If your company does not offer this coverage, I suggest that you increase the liability and UM/UIM limits on your automobile policy to $1,000,000.

These recommendations are more than the minimum limits required by New Jersey law and more that the average policyholder; however, they will provide you with the maximum insurance protection if you are sued by another person or if you are injured in an automobile accident.

In addition to liability and UM/UIM coverage, standard policies provide PIP benefits with medical expenses up to $250,000 and a deductible of $250. The law provides a policyholder with the option to reduce the amount of medical expenses to as low as $15,000 and to increase the deductible to as high as $2,500. The amount of savings for either of these options does not justify the loss in benefits. Thus, I recommend that you reject all of the options and purchase the full PIP coverage provided by the standard policy.

The ownership of an automobile is a serious undertaking with serious risks and obligations. If you own a car, you must accept the responsibility to purchase an insurance policy that will provide you and your family with adequate coverage if you or they are injured in an accident and that will protect your assets if someone else is injured.

Choose your insurance coverage wisely.

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Fundraiser Helps Lacey Family With Funeral Costs

By Chris Lundy LACEY – A GoFundMe page set up for the family that met a tragic end has surpassed its goal in raising money for funeral costs.

The page raised more than $25,000. The goal of $20,000 was met within three days by donations from 581 people.

The money was to be used for funeral services for Kimberly Dunphey, 48, and Owen Scott, 7.

They had been the victims of a domestic

dispute. According to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, Dunphey’s husband and Owen’s father, Gregg Scott, killed the two of them and the family dog before taking his own life.

The tragedy took place at 212 Nautilus Blvd. at about 4 p.m. Aug. 16, police said. Neighbors there were shocked at the turn of events.

“It was so unexpected,” said next door neighbor Claudio Coppola. He had moved into his house in 1991, and estimated that

the family had moved in around eight or nine years ago.

He said that the perpetrator had always been nice to him, although he didn’t really know him well. They just shared a few words in passing, like a lot of neighbors. He knew that the child liked to play his drums, but he didn’t really interact with the family that much.

There were definitely no hints that something like this could have happened, he said.

“There were no red flags at all,” he said.

Jack Hayes lives across the street. He said he didn’t know the family, and didn’t think that anyone nearby did. They mostly kept to themselves.

“It is pretty quiet here, other than the traffic,” he said. Nautilus meets Route 9 at an intersection with no traffic light. Nautilus and Sunrise Boulevard handle much of the traffic of people coming to and from lagoon properties there.

Scam Calls Seek Credit Card Payments LONG BEACH ISLAND – Long Beach Township Police received a complaint regarding a scam via phone. The caller states that they are with Atlantic City Electric and the account is overdue and will be shut off.

The number on the caller ID is 844-2718421, and the automated voice options sound authentic.

The caller advises your account is past due and to avoid having your service shut off,

attempts to collect credit card information for payment.

This is a fraud. Do not give out any personal and or financial information over the phone.

If you have an account they should be able

to look up your info in their system, warned police.

The Long Beach police department urges residents to report similar instances to AC Electric and the local police department.

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Items For Sale Used Appliances for Sale - Gas stove, microwave, dish washer, refrigerator, washing machine and gas dryer. Contact John 908-783-3799. (36) Electric Lift Chair - Used only 4 months. $800 or best offer over $500. 732-581-4059.

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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.

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.

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(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. (t/n) 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.

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Help Wanted Laundromat Attendant - For PT/FT Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863.

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Work in your community. Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits. Call 732505-8000 today. . (t/n)

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) Housekeeper – Per Diem. The Pines at Whiting is looking for a per diem housekeeper to fill in for a leave of absence. The average hours for this position will be 15-25 hours a week based on department need. This individual will do apartment cleanings, sweep, mop, dust, and empty trash.

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(34) 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. (39) Need A Ride - Airports, cruise, A.C., doctors. Save $$$. Senior discounts.

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

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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.

Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n)

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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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Autobody Work - $99 any dent big or small, professionally done. We come to you. Serving Ocean and Monmouth counties. 347-744-7409. (t/n) Daycare Provider - With 20 years experience. Excellent references. Looking to care for infant in her Howell home. Rt. 9-Adelphia Road. 732-905-1457. (36) Roofing Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows, gutters. Repairs and discounted new installations. Prompt service.

Insured. NJ license #13HV01888400.

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FUN & GAMES

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44 2015 Emmy winner for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series 45 Wheels 49 Shock 52 Hardly a socialite 53 It may be humbly held in hand 54 Stumble 55 Shuck 61 Nixon admin. creation 62 __ effect 63 Israeli writer Oz 64 Nothing but __ 65 Church symbols 66 Not for here 67 Helical strands Down 1 Like the vertebrae directly above the pelvis 2 1958 Chevy debut 3 Sermon giver 4 Inscribed stone 5 Elegance 6 Comfort __

7 Touch 8 Biblical twin 9 Large amount 10 “Thou,” in the Keats lines “When old age shall this generation waste, / Thou shalt remain ... a friend to man” 11 Building site 12 End of much language?

13 Kazakhstan, once: Abbr.

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27 Secure, as a room 28 Past wisdom 29 __’acte 31 Mars and others 34 Vein yield 35 Get as a return

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Lacey Library September Evvents

LACEY – The Lacey Branch of the Ocean County Library, 10 E Lacey Rd., Forked River, offers September events. To register, call 609-693-8566 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org.

Display Cases - September 11 collectible items Meeting Room Art - Oil paintings by Philip Grant.

September 1 through 30 - One-on-One Computer Instruction. Assistance with computers, library resources, eReaders, and tablets.

Available by appointment only. Please call 609-693-8566.

September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 9 a.m. - English as a Second Language Classes (ESL) All levels welcome.

September 2, 9:30 a.m. - Knitting & Crocheting. Come join in – bring your yarn and needles or hooks, and make some new friends while you knit. All skill levels welcome.

September 2, 2 to 4 p.m. - Artist Reception -Portraits of Cedar Creek. Stop by and meet artist Philip Grant.

September 5, 12, 19, 26, 6:30 p.m. - English Conversation Group. Practice English in an informal setting.

September 14, 21, 28, 12 p.m. - Mah Jongg Mavens & Masters. Have you always wanted to learn how to play Mah Jongg? You can learn by watching seasoned players. Do you already know? Either way, come join us.

September 8, 1 p.m. - Afternoon Film: Zookeeper’s Wife (PG-13) 124 min.

September 9, 10:30 a.m. - Alpaca-Palooza.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a visit from local Alpaca farm Out of Sight Alpacas! Learn about these South American camelids up close with a real alpaca. All ages welcome. Register.

September 11, 12 and 1 p.m. - Music and Movement with Friends. A musical program for adults with special needs and their caregivers. There are two sessions – Register for one session only.

September 12, 5:30 p.m. - Meet the Mayor.

Stop in and meet the mayor in an informal setting.

September 12, 6:30 p.m. - Small Business Program: Website Design Tips that Attract New Customers to Your Business Presented

by Maureen Rushalski, Internet Marketing Specialist, Owner of YesYouCan Marketing, LLC. In partnership with SCORE of Ocean County. Register.

September 13, 20, 27, October 4, 11, 18, 1 to 3:30 p.m., - Take Control of Your Health: Living Healthy with Diabetes. A Diabetes Self-Management Workshop from Stanford University, presented by Community Services, Inc. of Ocean County, in partnership with the Lacey Branch of the Ocean County Library. This six week program teaches techniques and strategies for living with diabetes. Attendees will receive a free book for participating, courtesy of Community Services, Inc. of Ocean County. Register.

Please note: registration for this program is for all six sessions.

September 13, 7 p.m. - Learning to Fly. Are you interested in aviation? Have you ever wondered what it takes to learn to fly?

Presentation by Melissa Lekas, a small plane pilot and President of the Garden State Angels Chapter of Women in Aviation. Register.

September 18, 1 p.m. - A Man Called Ove

by Fredrik Backman. Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk.

September 19, 4:30 p.m. - Let’s Make Art. Heather Popielarczyk will teach art to special needs children and their siblings. Ages 8 to 16. Register.

September 25, 6:30 p.m. - Canine Companions for Independence®. An overview of puppy-raising potential service dogs and laws for service animals, as well as live service dog demonstrations. Families welcome! Register.

September 26, 6:30 p.m. - Autumn Guitar Concert. Local favorite, Pete Wagula, returns for an autumn guitar a daring bid to knock off the very bank that absconded with their money. (PG-13) 96 min concert, an acoustic guitar recital sure to delight. Coffee and refreshments will be served. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lacey Library. Register.

September 27, 6 p.m. - Evening Film: Going in Style (PG-13) 96 min September 28, 4 to 5 p.m. - Paws for Reading.

Children, come and practice reading to the therapy dogs. Register.

September 28, 7 p.m. - Salsa and Paletas!! In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month we’ll be making traditional salsa and fruity paletas.

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BUSINESS PROFILE DeGRAFF FUNERAL HOME Compassionate • Respectful • Flexible

DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Home, Inc. 119 Union Avenue, Lakehurst, N.J. 08733 732-657-7868 Sherry T. DeGraff, Mgr. N.J. No. 3921 degrafffuneralhome@msn.com

DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Home is family owned and operated. Founded

by Donald & Wanda DeGraff in 1979 in historic downtown Lakehurst. The building itself has a funeral history dating back to the early 1900’s. “Our father was the type of person who was so very compassionate and caring,” said Sherry DeGraff, Manager. “He was an entrepreneur, involved in a number of businesses, but his love was always for the funeral industry.”

DeGraff’s mother Wanda is still alive and “still our boss, even if she won’t admit it,” said DeGraff, and her father, Donald passed away in 2004.

Growing up with the funeral business surrounding her, DeGraff said she learned from an early age how to treat customers in their time of need. “You handle people in the same way you would want your own family handled, “said DeGraff. “You have to be a good listener, have a lot of compassion and be very flexible.

While the core values – compassion, respect and flexibility – have not changed for the DeGraff family, the trends in the funeral business have.

Years back, cremations were rare and some religious affiliations did not hold them in high favor. In 1990 the DeGraff family saw the future trends were leaning toward cremation, as a result, their daughter Sherry opened DeGraff Cremation Service offering a wide variety of cremation service options. The move towards more cremation represents the largest shift in the funeral industry. In fact, many consumers believe the cremation

itself is performed at the individual funeral home or cremation service they hired. This is not correct.

Crematories are owned by cemeteries. Most people are surprised when they hear that. Many people are unaware that cremation must be authorized by a spouse or blood kin under New Jersey State Law. This can cause undue stress for people who do not have a spouse or family.

In 2004, New Jersey law provides for the des- DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Home has been family-owned and operated at 119 Union Avenue, ignation of an individual Lakehurst since 1979. Visit www.degrafffuneralhome.com or call 732-657-7868. to control the funeral or cremation of another person regard- services themselves have evolved decisions have been made, sparing less of whether the named person is over the years. While the typical uncertainty and confusion at a time related by marriage or blood. People viewing, church service and burial when emotional stress may make in relationships involving unmarried schedule is still largely followed by decisions difficult. Although pre-arco-habitants, or just close personal many, other families choose what is ranging might sound morbid, it isn’t. friends may find this provision benefi- known as “celebration of life” to re- It is part of sensible estate planning. cial. This designated person is called focus mourning one’s death towards Upon your passing, the truth is that a “Funeral Representative” and must celebrating one’s full life and its im- most people don’t have any idea how be named as such in a will. With this pact on others. Especially in troubled to get started, what they should know designation, they can bypass any economic times, the cost factor of a or who they can turn to. Pre-planning blood kin and can authorize crema- funeral is a concern for many families. your funeral can significantly minimize tion and control the funeral. Choosing Cremation and traditional funeral ser- the many stresses and pressures that cremation for final disposition in lieu vices are often comparable in price, accompany the grieving process of of traditional burial does not change through numerous options such as losing a loved one. A properly strucservice options for a family. In addition viewings, final disposition and other tured preplan can not only ensure that to cremation, the services can still in- factors that can increase or reduce your loved ones know what to do, but clude a traditional viewing, memorial the overall cost of a funeral. DeGraff can also make sure your bequests are service at the funeral home or church said, “Our prices are very affordable efficiently implemented. By reducing or graveside services when or if the because we’re still an old-fashioned many of the obvious family pressures, cremains are placed in a cemetery. funeral home.” DeGraff Lakehurst this provides some extra time for them Additionally, said DeGraff, the funeral Funeral Home offer pre-arrangement to work through some of the other services. Although nobody likes to struggles such as dealing with grief think or talk about dying, it is one of the and loss, notifying your loved ones, facts of life we all must eventually face. designing your obituary, writing a The sad truth is, thousands of people eulogy and creating the best possible die (whether expected or unexpect- way to celebrate and memorialize edly) each year without the proper your life. “I think the personalization end- of-life plan in place. Making of a funeral is important,” said Defuneral arrangements at the time of Graff. “We’re willing to work with just loss is extremely difficult for those about anything that a family wants left behind. Pre-arranging ensures to do, even if they think it might be that your family and funeral director away from tradition. We can make it know exactly what kind of funeral you happen.” want. Families tend to take comfort at DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Home is the time of death, simply from know- located at 119 Union Avenue, Lakeing their loved one’s funeral reflects hurst. If you would like more informatheir wishes. When the funeral and tion, please call our dedicated staff sometimes even payment, have been at 732-657-7868 or you may visit our arranged in advance, most of the website at degrafffuneralhome.com

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of august 26 - september 1

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (Mar 21-Apr. 19): Don’t make things more difficult than they need to be. There’s no need to tire yourself out trying to swim when floating with the current will get you where you need to go. It won’t take much effort to gain momentum this week.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): You can get farther with honey than with vinegar. A soft, tender approach may be what it takes to get a loved one to open up about their troubles this week. Don’t let rust set in; find constructive ways to utilize free moments.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. It may be possible to take complete advantage of a situation but others may not appreciate it. In the week ahead find a solution in which everyone involved benefits.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Cooperation is key. Finding someone who shares your enthusiasm and passion for a project will make the task that much easier. Making a minor sacrifice could create goodwill and help ease a stalemate this week.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Pace yourself.

Take your time when tackling tough jobs as chipping away at the task a little bit at a time could preserve your stamina. Being in too much of a hurry to get things done this week leaves the door open for silly mistakes.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Tag along for the ride. Pay attention when others offer advice and follow their lead when they take you into new and unexplored territory. Allow someone else to do the driving and you may gain valuable knowledge this week.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Rise to the occasion. Approach the tasks on your checklist with enthusiasm and your slate will be wiped clean before you know it. Don’t be apprehensive if a loved one tries something different to get your attention this week.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don’t let dog days get you down. Plan a poolside barbeque with friends or take in an air conditioned movie to beat the summer heat. Ask for advice when faced with decisions regarding business and finances this week.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):Accentuate the positive. You’ll never progress if you focus on the negatives of an issue. Put your energy into what you know will work as the week unfolds. Keep in mind that others are monitoring your performance.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don’t beat around the bush. Being hesitant or over thinking could work against you, so just follow your gut instinct and go for it. Maintain an open mind about a romance this week and you could be pleasantly surprised.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Follow your whims. Do what feels right or pleasing to you this week even if it may not be practical. A friend or loved one may provide encouragement if you your imagination run wild and conjure an artistic creation.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Winning isn’t everything. In the week ahead remember that the most important thing about competition is to have fun and enjoy yourself. If it could, your body would thank you for some quality time out in the fresh air.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Berry Well: Enjoy The Final Days Of Strawberry Season Making This Classic Shortcake Recipe

By Wolfgang Puck We professional chefs can sometimes feel the pressure of having to come up with new, delicious dishes that will get people talking and make them excited about returning to our restaurants. After all, if we served just the same old familiar recipes, their attention might turn elsewhere.

But sometimes, as the saying goes, the oldies are the goodies. Especially when you want to show off a main ingredient that is at its peak of season, the simplest, most classic treatment can be the best way of all to prepare it - and your guests will rave about the results.

Take strawberries, for example. We’ve entered the last few weeks of strawberry season, when the heart-shaped red fruit is full of unbelievably sweet juice that tastes like it has soaked up every drop of summer sunshine. What should you do with berries like that, beyond just eating them straight out of the box as you walk or drive home from the farmers’ market? Do you make strawberry ice cream, compote, souffles or preserves? Those all sound delicious, of course, but anything that involves crushing strawberries can seem like an insult to perfect specimens right now.

The best answer to me is to showcase the berries in a classic dessert that’s almost synonymous with the fruit: strawberry shortcake.

Freshly baked, tender, sweet biscuits made with butter, cream and eggs provide a perfect canvas for the berries, highlighting their flavor and soaking up every drop of their juices. Add a dollop of cold, softly whipped cream and you’ve got a dessert that’s perfectly balanced in its tastes and textures, and utterly beautiful in its contrasts of colors and shapes.

You may wonder, though, how a well-known chef and his culinary team make their version of strawberry shortcake different than the rest.

What’s our twist on the classic in the version from my Wolfgang Puck Catering team? The truth is, our twist is simply that there isn’t any.

We don’t add any special ingredients to the shortbread mixture; it’s as straightforward as those made by home cooks a century or more ago. We don’t add little strips of citrus zest or a splash of aged balsamic vinegar to the strawberries (though, if they aren’t at their sweetest, you could be forgiven for adding just a touch of sugar). We don’t even sweeten the whipped cream, because that would compete with the berries.

You might say it’s a minimalist dessert. But it’s elegant; the culinary equivalent of a man wearing nicely cut tuxedo or a woman in an exquisitely simple black dress.

I hope you’ll try this classic yourself soon, while fresh strawberries are still around.

(Or try it with sliced peaches, nectarines or plums!)

CLASSIC STR AWBERRIES -AND CREAM SHORTCAKE Serves 4

SHORTCAKE: 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, plus extra for sprinkling 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 large cage-free egg 1/3 cup (85 mL) heavy cream 4 ounces (125 g) unsalted butter, well-chilled, cut into 1/2-inch (12-mm) pieces, kept cold Milk, for brushing the shortcakes STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM: 1 cup (250 mL) heavy cream, chilled 1 pint organic, ripe strawberries, hulled and cut lengthwise into halves or quarters depending on size 4 fresh mint sprigs, for garnish, optional Position the rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 375 F (190 C).

Meanwhile, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. In a separate, medium-sized bowl, whisk together the egg and cream. Set aside.

Add the chilled butter pieces to the dry ingredients and mix on low speed until the butter resembles flattened walnuts, about 2 minutes. Turn off the machine and add the wet ingredients; then, mix on low speed again just until the dough comes together.

Dust a clean work surface with flour and scoop out the dough onto the floured surface.

With clean hands, fold and flatten the dough over itself to form a uniform square.

Dust the dough with more flour and, with a rolling pin, roll out the dough to a uniformly thick square slightly larger than 6 by 6 inches (15 by 15 cm).

Using a 3-inch (7.5-cm) cookie cutter or biscuit cutter, cut the dough into rounds, placing them on a nonstick baking sheet. Brush their tops with some milk and sprinkle generously with sugar.

Bake the shortcakes in the preheated oven for 10 minutes; then, rotate the pan back to front in the oven and continue baking until the shortcakes are deep golden brown, about 5 minutes longer. Remove from the oven and leave to cool to room temperature.

To assemble, whip the cream in the stand mixer or with a hand-held mixer until it forms soft peaks that droop when the beaters are lifted out. Do not overmix.

With a sharp, serrated knife, carefully cut each shortcake horizontally in half. Place each bottom half on a serving plate.

Generously spoon whipped cream over the four bottom halves of shortcake. Divide the strawberries evenly over the whipped cream.

Place the top halves of the shortcake on top.

Serve immediately, garnished with mint sprigs if you like.

(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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