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September 9, 2017

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–Photo by Chris Lundy The parking lot at Stafford Township’s Municipal Building will be repaved.

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– Maps courtesy Ocean County (Above) This map shows the Lafayette property on Barnegat Boulevard, with areas of conservation around it.

(Right) This map shows the three parcels (in yellow) being preserved in Barnegat.

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – The county is spending more than $1 million to preserve four parcels in Barnegat and Lacey as open space.

Throughout the year, the Ocean

County Natural Lands Trust Fund Advisory Committee looks at property that may be available to purchase. If the property own-

er, governing body of the town where the property is located, and the county can come to an (Land - See Page 5)

By Chris Lundy STAFFORD – The municipal building’s parking lot will be repaved, with officials stating that they want to get it done now before it gets any worse.

The Township Council passed a resolution allowing business administrator James Moran to award the project to a bidder.

Normally, the council does this. However, this was at the Aug. 15 meeting, and the council wasn’t scheduled to meet again until Sept. 12. They authorized him to award the contract to the lowest, reasonable bidder.

The only voice in opposition to this was Councilman Steven Jeffries, who voted (Parking Lot - See Page 4)

Jersey’s National Guard Takes Off For Hurricane Harvey Relief

By Sara Grillo JOINT BASE McGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST – In the wake of devastating flooding that has torn through Texas after Hurricane Harvey made landfall and forced more than 30,000 people to abandon their homes, a team of New Jersey National Guard airborne search-and-rescue experts left from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst on August 30 to aid in the ongoing recovery efforts.

The team, made up of two crews of Army National Guard UH-60 “Black Hawk” helicopters and four Air National Guard Tactical Air Control Party specialists, all volunteered for the mission, which could last up to 60 days.

“We’re hoping we can do some good down there,” said Air Guard Master Sgt. Chris Donohue. “It’s a rewarding mission to be able to help people in (Relief - See Page 4)

–Photo courtesy Sgt. 1st Class Wayne Woolley Staff Sgt. Robert Hawlik loads his gear into a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter in preparation for a humanitarian assistance mission in response to Hurricane Harvey.

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–Photo courtesy Sgt. 1st Class Wayne Woolley Senior Airman Ryan O’Grady loads his gear into a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter in preparation for a humanitarian assistance mission in response to Hurricane Harvey.

Parking Lot:

Continued From Page 1 against the measure because he said the town is in enough debt and doesn’t need to spend more money.

Mayor John Spodofora said that when

the pavement starts to show signs of deterioration, that is when it needs to be fixed. They don’t want to wait too long.

With the drainage not being perfect, the rain pools. In the winter, this would turn to ice, creating an unsafe condition for residents and employees, he said.

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WAR ETOW N – The St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, located at 367 Route 9, gif t auction is on September 16.

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at 7 p.m. Admission is $10. Super grand prize is a 60-inch RCA f lat screen TV. Other pr izes include gif t cards and theme baskets.

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Land:

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The Southern Ocean Times, September 9, 2017, Page 5 the committee that an offer had been made by the county to purchase this property.

The county Natural Lands Trust Fund is separate from the open space tax that the township would use to acquire and care for open space.

Another member of the Barnegat Open Space Committee, Jake Taylor, said he was on the Township Committee when the township bought land from the property owner to build Barnegat Boulevard North.

The owner attempted a few different development plans, but was limited because he was never allowed to build a street into a development. Any homes would have to have driveways on Barnegat Boulevard.

The members of the Barnegat Open Space Committee were concerned that the Township Council would not give its blessing to the county to buy the land. The council members said that they were just doing their due diligence before making the decision.

Mayor Albert Bille said the developer wanted to sell the land to the town a few times. However, the town was not interested in paying high prices for land that might not have been easily developable.

Having the land preserved as open space would cost the township about $13,000 in taxes a year, he said.

At the time, Committeeman John Novak said that there is a small amount of Barnegat that can be purchased for open space.

Anything west of the Garden State Parkway is protected by the Pinelands regulations, which are extremely strict about development. Anything east of Route 9 is under the Department of Environmental Protection’s stringent Coastal Area Facilities Review Act. That leaves the area between the Parkway and 9 for development. Or, to purchase as open space.

The property owner was given some relief by the town’s planning board so that he could make some development, he said.

However, he is constrained now by modern economics and the logistics of the property.

Homeowners would need to build bridges to reach their homes.

“Do we want a $2 million bailout for a guy who has a property he can’t build on?” he had asked.

Preservation of that land was originally proposed by the township years ago, but it never happened, said David McKeon, planning director for the county. The owner was asking a lot of money for it at the time. The owner had since come back with a much more realistic price.

agreement, the land is purchased. The fund is supported by a county-wide referendum years ago where people voted to pay 1.2 cents per $100 of their assessed valuation into a fund for such purchases.

The following land is being preserved: The Lacey property is a small spot in the Bamber Lakes area. It is one lot, about half an acre in size. Since the neighborhood is mostly preserved, it would cost too much to develop, because the owner would have to pay for roads and utilities, Freeholder John Bartlett said. It costs $7,500, plus up to $51 for property tax adjustments.

The Stichter property in Barnegat is 16.7 acres, and will cost the county $75,000, plus up to $552 for property tax adjustments. It’s adjacent to more than 2,000 acres that have already been preserved by county purchases and Wells Mills County Park, Bartlett said.

The second tract in Barnegat is about 100 acres that fronts on West Bay Avenue. The total cost will be $555,000, plus up to $395 for property tax adjustments. The Pinelands Conservation Fund will contribute one-third of this price, leaving the county’s portion to be $370,000, he said. According to the Pinelands Commission’s web site, this fund was created with an agreement with the Board of Public Utilities. Essentially, in order to allow utility lines to go through part of the Pinelands, the utility company had to pay into a fund that would protect land elsewhere.

The most expensive piece in Barnegat is being purchased from Lafayette Associates for $650,000, plus up to $3,400 for property tax adjustments. This property is about 20 acres on Barnegat Boulevard. It borders other protected land, such as Lochiel Creek County Park, Bartlett said.

The Lafayette property came up at Barnegat Township Council meeting in March.

Residents referred to it as Barnegat Glen.

The governing body had agreed to meet with the owner first before giving the county its approval, which set off red flags for the township’s Open Space Advisory Committee.

Dave Moore, an environmental commission and open space committee member, said he did not want to see homes on that property. The property has steep slopes that drain into ponds and eventually into the Barnegat Bay. “Tax revenue is temporary,” he warned back then. After houses are built, there will be more need for schools and ser vices.

Ho u s e s d o n’t equal less taxes.

“If it did, for all the houses they built, you’d think they’d be sending us money.”

The Open Space Advisor y Committee hasn’t met in years, he said, –Photo by Chris Lundy adding that the town never told This land on Barnegat Boulevard will be preserved.

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Politicians, Environmentalists Rally Against EPA Cuts

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – The Jersey Shore needs every single dollar of funding from the federal Environmental Protection Agency, and cuts proposed by the Trump administration have the potential of undoing years of environmental protections in the state, according to Congressman Frank Pallone (D–6th).

Pallone joined state and local elected officials, Barnegat Bay environmentalists and members of the public for a press conference at the Mantoloking Bridge County Park on Thursday morning to demand protection for EPA funding.

In September, the House of Representatives will vote on a budget that would cut 7 percent, or $.5 billion from the EPA, which would “devastate the agency,” Pallone said.

The New Jersey coastal community would be particularly vulnerable, he said.

“It’s not too late,” Pallone said. The cuts were connected to the idea that jobs and the environment can’t go together, “but that’s totally false.”

“W hen I was elected to Congress in 1988, the beaches up and down New Jersey were closed because of garbage, toxic waste and medical waste in the water, and the state lost millions of dollars in jobs,” he said.

Pallone said he wanted to address offshore drilling, which President Tr ump has moved to expand, and would include areas left out

by President Obama, which include the Atlantic Coast and U.S. Arctic waters.

“They feel they should be able to drill anywhere,” Pallone said. “They’re big on

fossil fuels, but we should be focusing on renewable energy, like wind and solar.”

“The cuts are an effort to dismantle the EPA, and that would manifest itself in so many ways,” he added.

Pallone said that Scott Pruitt, who Trump chose to run the EPA, does not consult with any of the agency’s employees.

“The EPA should be the most transparent department in government, because people have the right to know and to be empowered to learn and deal with pollution,” Pallone said.

“The EPA has become a secret body, and that goes against the whole idea of environmental protection.”

Zach McCue, who represented Cory Booker, read a statement from the senator, who had a scheduling conflict.

“The Trump administration values ideology and misinformation over protecting the environment,” he read.

Trump withdrew the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement, and his agenda is “taking our nation backwards. We can’t sit idly by as the rest of the world addresses climate change.

Enough is enough,” wrote Booker.

Brick Mayor John G. Ducey said cuts to the EPA budget would affect the health, safety and welfare of all residents.

Locally, EPA funds allow for the monitoring of the drinking water, the beaches, and the ground water that runs from the superfund site on Sally Ike Road.

“We have a superfund site because there was no monitoring and no care, because there wasn’t the knowledge.

Now we have the knowledge, so the superfund site has been capped and redeveloped as a solar farm,” Ducey said.

Jeff Tittel, director of the NJ Sierra Club, said Trump has declared war on the environment with his budget cuts and it would have a disastrous effect in New Jersey.

Some of the programs that would be eliminated include pollution testing for coastal waters, the elimination of the National Estuaries Program, the elimination of climate, clean water and superfund programs, and more, he said.

“We are here today to say to President Trump, ‘hands off our environment.’ We’re here to stand up and say not anymore,” Tittel said.

“No drilling off our coast.

We want clean energy for a clean environment. Don’t turn science into political science,” he said.

Mayor Bill Curtis of Bay Head agreed. “Offshore drilling would destroy our beaches. One oil spill would affect all ecological factions in our ocean. Cut other areas, not areas that affect our environment,” he said.

Other attendees included Ed Potosnak, NJ League of Conservation Voters, Point Pleasant Beach Mayor Steve Reid; Lavallette Council President Anita Zalom; Brick Councilman Jim Fozman; Cindy Zipf and Dave Pringle, Clean Ocean Action; Britta Wenzel, Save Barnegat Bay; Tim Dillingham, American Littoral Society; Doug O’Malley, Environment NJ; Junior Romero, Food & Water Watch; Sandra Meola, NY/ NJ Baykeeper; Trisha Sheehan, Moms Clean Air Force.

Pieceful Shores Quilters Guild Meetings

STAFFORD – The Pieceful Shores Quilters Guild meets from 1 to 3 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month and from 7 to 9 p.m. the fourth Thursday

of the month at Stafford Community Center, 775 East Bay Ave. The September 20 afternoon meeting will be “Sewing Machine Feet.” The September 28

evening meeting will be a surprise. Visitors are always welcome. For more information, call Helen at 609-971-2798 or Yvonne at 609-242-5449.

Check out Dr. Izzy’s Sound News on Page 14.

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

County Maintains Highest Possible AAA Bond Rating

OCEA N COU N T Y – Thanks to sound fi nancial practices, Ocean County has maintained its highest possible AAA bond rating with a stable outlook, according to Moody’s Investor Services and Fitch Ratings.

This is the third consecutive year Moody’s has rated the county AAA with a stable outlook addendum.

The county fi rst achieved an AAA rating in 2010.

“This is not the Board of Freeholders saying we are

OCEA N COU NT Y – Ocean County’s Vocational-Technical Schools have long prepared students for diverse careers ranging from marine engineering to culinary arts to plumbing, but Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari now wants to add a new facet to the educational programs.

“We are going to talk to local business leaders about the kinds of training they need for a new generation of workers,” Vicari said. “We will offer the kinds of specialized training both our students and businesses need to succeed in the 21st Century.”

Vicari envisions a system where students will be

doing a good job fi nancially,” said Freeholder John C. Bartlett Jr. “This is one of the leading fi nancial and investment firms in the world saying we are doing a good job. Essentially, this is our fi nancial report card and I am happy to report we got straight A’s.”

Bartlett, who is liaison to the County Finance Department and the Department of Management and Budget, said maintaining the top bond rating has been a continuing goal of

the freeholders.

“Preserving this AAA r at i ng spea k s volu mes about the experience of this Board of Freeholders and is a testament to the entire county government, each department working to make certain this county remains financially stable and able to withstand any emergencies that may come its way,” Bar tlett said.

In issuing the repor t, Moody’s complimented the county for its “modest

debt burden, strong recovery from Hurricane Sandy and significant liquidity in outside trust funds.”

Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari said the AAA rating is even more signif icant because the county was able to maintain the grade following the devastation and decrease in the tax base caused by Sandy.

“Our strong f inancial position allowed us to help our municipalities recover from the storm,” Vicari

said. “This is a testament to the strong fi nancial leadership shown by Freeholder Bartlett.”

The County will immediately see the benefit of Moody’s rating when it sells $36.15 million in general improvement bonds and $3 million in capital improvement bonds for Ocean County College.

Bartlett said that the county, like most government agencies, bonds larger capital improvement projects so the costs can be spread

Freeholder Vicari Announces Specialized Training For Modern Businesses

trained specifically for jobs that exist in Ocean County.

“While many of our graduates already find employment in Ocean County, our goal is to keep more of this talented workforce employed here within our borders,” Vicari said.

Healthcare for instance is one of the county’s largest and fastest-growing industries, he said.

“Our nursing programs provide graduates for local hospitals, doctors’ offices, nursing homes and other health care businesses throughout the county,” Vicari said. “Following this successful model, we hope other clean, high-tech

industries will be attracted to our homegrown talent.”

A lifelong educator, Vicari is also liaison to the Ocean County Workforce Investment Board and the Department of Business Development and Tourism.

With specialized training, not only will our graduates find local employment, but businesses will be encouraged to move and expand into Ocean County to take advantage of a highly skilled and talented workforce,” he said.

The Ocean County Vocational Technical School already offers career majors in over 40 areas for students going on to college or di-

rectly into the workforce.

Classes are offered at eight different facilities around the county.

The Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science (MATES) in Stafford Township provides some of the county’s topranked high school students specialized honors curriculum focused on marine and environmental science.

Culinary arts students

receive on-the-job training at Cuisine on the Green restaurant in Little Egg Harbor Township.

“We’re training our students so Ocean County will be able to compete in the ever-changing global economy,” Vicari said.

Last year Ocean County Vo-Tech graduated 77 certified apprentices in electricity work, plumbing, HVAC and machine trades. Each

out over a number of years.

“These projects are the bricks and mortar projects, they will be used for a very long time,” he said.

The bond rating provides a number of benefits that help the county save money when it comes to fi nancing capital projects, he said.

“This bond rating attracts a larger field of interested i nvestors and provides greater competition resulting in savings from lower interest costs paid on the bonds,” Bartlett said.

of those graduates is now working in their specialized field, Vicari said.

The Vo-Tech’s programs are geared not just to high school students, but adults as well.

“We have the facilities and programs to retrain adults who may be working in retail or other declining professions and are looking to improve their career outlook for the future,” Vicari said.

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–Photos by Lorrie Toscano Local children perform in Into the Woods Jr., which was produced by the non-profit Ocean Children’s Theatre Co. WHITING – Sisters Juliet and Olivia Sereda spent this past weekend regaling the excitement of the past few weeks. They both just finished performing as cast members in Into the Woods Jr., produced by Ocean Children’s Theatre Co. (OCTC), a Whiting-based non-profit theatre company that provides arts education, enrichment and performance opportunities for area youth.

When asked about what these productions meant to her, Olivia said, “OCTC gives me the opportunity to live-out my passion for singing and acting, while being a part of a community of young artists.”

Her sister Juliet echoed Olivia’s sentiments, and her mother, Lindsay Sereda, added, “My daughter has Down Syndrome; working with OCTC has helped her to come-out of her shell. I see a great amount of growth in her self-esteem,

confidence, communication, and social skills.”

The teachers are so very pleased with this last production. Artistic Director Michael Grande said, “It’s such a rewarding experience to share our love of the performing arts with our students. We are so blessed to witness these students growing as performers and to sharing their gifts with the world.”

Ocean Children’s Theatre Co. has students from various parts of Ocean County, including Manchester Township, Toms River, Brick and New Egypt. Board President Lu-Ann Cirone is a strong advocate for a fully inclusive program.

OCTC is open to students of various levels of experience and to children with special needs. The next production is Annie Jr. and the show will take place on the weekend of December 8. For more information, please visit oceantheatreco.org or call 732-444-3275.

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

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–Photo courtesy Barnegat Lighthouse State Park Vintage campers will gather on September 23 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Barnegat Lighthouse State Park.

By Sara Grillo BARNEGAT LIGHT – If you own a pre1992 VW camper, pre-1980 vintage trailer or any year Teardrop trailer, you’re invited to a 60-year anniversary celebration of Barnegat Lighthouse State Park’s opening.

The Vintage Camping Overnight is on Saturday, September 23, with check-in time starting at 10 a.m. and check-out time on Sunday at 2 p.m. Sightseers are invited to a free “open house” to tour the vintage campers on Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. Volkswagen Club of South Jersey will be awarding a trophy to the best vintage trailer.

A special and free lighthouse night climb will be open to the public from 7 to 9 p.m. hosted

by the Friends of Barnegat Lighthouse State Park. Donations will be accepted.

The shops at Viking Village at 19th Street in Barnegat Light, nearby restaurants and gift shops will be open on Saturday, as well as The Barnegat Light School House Museum from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Registration is open and the fee is $25 per site.

There are a limited number of sites available in the park’s parking lot – 20 for trailers being towed and 20 for self-contained campers.

Only restrooms will be available; no showers, electric or dump station.

For more information, or to register, call the Barnegat Lighthouse State Park at 609-4942016 or visit njparksandforests.org.

Skipperettes Card Party Fundraiser

WARETOWN – The Skipperettes women’s organization of the Skippers’ Cove Beach Club in Waretown invites you to our basket raffle, card party and dessert buffet on Wednesday, October 11 from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Clubhouse, 5 Bluebeard Way. Bring your card games, dominoes, board games or whatever you like to play best. Tickets are $5 and admission includes coffee or tea and a sumptuous dessert buffet. Please purchase tickets in advance by calling Barbara at 609-

693-9639. Admission is limited to 90 people and advanced ticket purchase is recommended.

Tickets will also be available at the door on a first come, first served basis. Raffle tickets will be sold separately, as the raffle is by the Beachcombers Club. The card party benefits the Beachcombers, the Skipperettes’ Scholarship, the Skipperettes’ Christmas project and the Waretown First Aid and Waretown Fire Department every year. For questions, call Marian Repice at 609-971-7452.

Irish Heritage Series Continues At LBI Branch Library

SURF CITY – Enjoy the 7th Annual Irish Heritage Series: The Celts at the LBI Branch of the Ocean County Library at 217 S. Central Avenue on Friday, September 15 at 10 a.m.

The first historical record of the Celts, a loose grouping of tribes that lived in an area north of the Alps and around the Danube River, was by the Greeks about 700 BC. Over the next few hundred years they spread east and west across Europe. The origins of Celtic

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The program will end in a Q&A session with Professor Ken Konchan.

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

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SHIP BOTTOM – Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce represents a broad business community that spans from the ocean front, back bays and the Pine Barrens. All perfectly complement each other making for the best way to soak in the new season. There are many events happening from Labor Day into October, here are some of the highlights that the regional chamber hopes everyone will take part in.

Check out the Surflight Theatre this Labor Day Weekend with the show stopping musical A Million Dollar Quartet. Tickets for the September 1-10 performances are on sale now at surflight. org or by calling the box office at 609 492 9477.

It is also a way to get that summer ice cream fix in before it’s too late, at the Show Place Ice Cream Parlour complete with singing waitresses and audience participation, doors for the Show Place open every day at 6 p.m. until Labor Day. Another option in Beach Haven for families is the September 1 free Summertime Magic Show at Fantasy Island Amusement Park from 7:30 to 10 p.m. For the adults, The SeaShell Resort and Beach Club is hosting a Labor Day Beach Party on September 4 “The Summer Send-Off” with live music, mechanical bull and free admission from 2 to 9 p.m.

Happening on September 8 at the Lizzie Rose Music Room is the Soul Project NOLA at 217 Main Street in Tuckerton at 730 p.m. Nominated for Offbeat Magazine’s Best of the Beat Awards the band’s debut release, established their place in the New Orleans music scene. Tickets are at lizzierosemusic.com. On September 9, the Ocean County Irish Festival is at Manahawkin Lake Park in Manahawkin. This family event has free admission, live music, pipe bands, step dancers, food trucks and a beer tent from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Start the weekend with us September 15 at Stafford Township Arts Center (STAC) in Manahawkin for Woodstac, a concert featuring sixties music paying homage to the world famous festival. There are two dates, September 15 or 16 beginning at 8 p.m. For tickets, go to staffordschools.tix.com. Saturday start your morning with free Barnegat Pirate’s Day on September 16 at 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Join bands of roving pirates as this historic downtown on Route 9 and East Bay Avenue turns into a marketplace with live bands and pirate performances including the Valhalla Pirates and David Engel Pirate Magician. Children’s entertainment provides inflatables, face painting and more.

Next take to the lake, for The Maker’s Festival at Manahawkin Lake Park on Route 9. It will be a day to discover a range of makers whose crafts include handmade fashion, jewelry, woodworking, blacksmithing, photography, fine art, food and music from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free Admission to the festival and $10 admission to the Beer Garden. Still need more? Head over to Beach Haven for the 3rd Annual Seafood Festival from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Bay Village Fair

Grounds for a wide variety of seafood, wings, beer, games and more.

The Annual Ocean County Decoy and Gunning Show is back in Tuckerton and bringing the ESPN’s Delmarva Dock Dog Competition with it on September 23 and 24, two days of highlighting the culture of the Barnegat Bay, including demonstrations, contests, seminars, crafters, carvers, food and music at Tip Seaman Park and Tuckerton Seaport. Free off-site parking and shuttle bus and free admission beginning at 7a.m. For information, go to tuckertonseaport.org. September 24 also brings the annual Bridge Walk from LBI to Manahawkin with the jettyrockfoundation.org and Survival of the Mills with choice of a Tri, Du or 5K run/ walk. To register go to survivalofthemills.com.

The official end of summer comes with the mega 29thAnnual Chowderfest Weekend event September 30 and October 1. One of the best known festivals on the East Coast, the weekend starts with Saturday’s free Merchant Mart presenting live music from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Attendees can spend the day with dozens of merchants to shop for end of season bargains, localized specialties and visit the food tent.

Expanded grounds include more seating, as well as a dedicated Make Shift Row tent. The new market space designed to inspire will be filled with handmade products for sale. There will be a custom beverage menu full of flavorful beers and hard ciders on tap. All roads lead to the Sunday, October 1 Chowder Cook Off Classic, as the best restaurants in the region square off for all ticket holder votes with unlimited red, white and creative chowder samples. VIPs gain early access to the tents to taste and view the decorative booths beginning at 10 a.m. In addition to coveted early entry, VIPs get the official 2017 VIP Shirt. Platinum VIPs, which in addition to early entry and a shirt, gets access to the new Beer Garden with big screen televisions. General Admission begins at 11 a.m. To date the contestant restaurants include 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.

Great chowder is accompanied by great live music. Attendees can partake in the delicious food tent, avoid long lines with extra beer and cider taps, shop exclusive Chowdawear merchandise, vote and cheer on the winners at closing ceremonies. Tickets will be on sale at chowderfest. com or the Southern Ocean County Chamber at 609-494-7211 or 265 West Ninth Street in Ship Bottom. Toddlers under 3 are free. Tickets for the October 1 Cook Off range from Children to age 12 – $10, General Admission – $25, VIP – $55 and Platinum VIP – $100.

For more information on all there is to see and do, go to visitLBIregion.com or follow on social as @LBIRegion and @southernoceanchamber.

Artisan Craft Show

MANAHAWKIN – An Artisan Craft Show at Ocean Community Church, located on the corner of Route 72 and Breakers Drive, is on September 30 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Quality arts & crafts, food and baked goods will be

available for purchase. Voluntary donation of $1 or a non-perishable item will be accepted to benefit the food pantry. Limited spaces are available for craft vendors. For more information, call 609-489-9001 or 609-660-0629.

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Southern Ocean Chamber Announces Fall Business Events

By Sara Grillo SHIP BOTTOM – The Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce has a great fall season planned for the Long Beach Island Region, as they’ve partnered with members throughout the community to bring unique forums, Chamber meetings and networking opportunities to business professionals in Southern Ocean County.

Examples are the Innovate & Caffeinate power breakfast meetings that feature the latest news, updates and timely topics, the popular Women in Business Roundtables that bring coffee and conversation to women business leaders, and a fall Non Profit Forum to provide solutions to groups in the area. If mornings don’t work for your, try an Afternoon Pop Up meeting that uses vacant space for the location of a Chamber meeting in an effort to promote economic development. This initiative has led to pairing businesses and empty spaces together. In the evenings, After Hours events

take place on LBI and around the mainland, which typically feature networking, refreshments and touring active businesses.

Chowderfest Weekend returns on September 30 as hundreds of businesses will join or return as vendors, volunteers and ambassadors to cheer on participating restaurants in the annual Chowder Cook-Off. The Chamber has been the regional champion of Shop Small Business Saturday since the program started in 2010, and for the first time this year launched its own Holidays Redefined Shopping Program due to popular demand. Ending the 2017 year will be a Holiday Cocktail Party on December 6.

The full business calendar will be mailed directly to Chamber members, but can also be picked up at the Visitor Center, 265 West Ninth Street, or found on the Southern Ocean Chamber Facebook page or visitLBIregion.com.

The Chamber invites all businesses to attend any events and consider becoming a member.

For more information, call 609-494-7211.

Informative Holocaust Programs At The LBI Branch Library

SURF CITY – Join the LBI Branch of the Ocean County Library at 217 S. Central Avenue for two programs with Holocaust Studies Professor Ken Konchan. The Search, Capture, and Trial of Adolf Eichmann is on September 11 at 1 p.m. and the documentary film: Elusive Justice is on September 13 at 1 p.m.

On Monday, The Search, Capture, and Trial of Adolf Eichmann program explains that Eichmann was one of the most pivotal actors in the deportation of European Jewry during the Holocaust. At the war’s end, he found himself in US custody, but escaped in 1946, and fled to Argentina where he lived under a number of aliases. This fascinating lecture will illuminate the work of the agents of the Mossad, the Israeli Security Service,

to find Eichmann and bring him to Israel to stand trial.

On Wednesday, Professor Konchan will show the documentary film: Elusive Justice.

In the absence of a sustained international manhunt and centralized prosecution, the task of bringing Nazi war criminals to justice was undertaken by a handful of individuals. The film traces the origins of these Nazi hunters who acted without official status or government support. A question and answer session with Konchan will follow the film.

These free programs 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.

Color Run For Toms River Field Of Dreams

BARNEGAT – Toms River Field of Dreams invites the community to a 5K Color Run and 1 Mile Fun Run on Saturday, October 7 at Barnegat High School, 180 Bengal Blvd. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. and the race starts at 10 a.m. Pre-register online at eventbrite.com and search TRFOD. The first 600 registrants will receive a TRFOD Color Run t-shirt.

All proceeds will benefit Toms River Field of Dreams, a proposed complex within the community for children and adults with spe-

cial needs to enjoy the basic fundamentals of play: an inning or two of baseball paired with a “buddy” on a rubberized baseball field, nine holes of miniature golf on a wheelchair accessible course, adaptive playground equipment on an all-inclusive playground, a game of basketball on a rubberized court with collapsible rims, or a stroll on an art encompassed walking path surrounded by a multi-sensory landscape.

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NY Botanical Garden Train Show WARETOWN – The Township of Ocean Recreation will host a New York Botanical Garden 13th Annual Train Show on Friday, January 12, 2018. Bus departs at 8:15 a.m. from the Community Center and arrives at 10:30 a.m. for a self-guided tour. Price includes admission to the grounds, train show and conservatory. The Train Show Exhibit features over 100 replicas of historic New York

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Questions, But Fewer People, At Sandy Info Session

–Photo by Chris Lundy The State Department of Community Affairs held a session in Toms River to help residents recovering from Superstorm Sandy

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Nearly five years after Superstorm Sandy, residents are still looking for help navigating the government assistance programs, but there are fewer needing help now than there had been.

An information session was held in the Toms River municipal building to give impacted homeowners guidance in going through the process.

Lisa Ryan, spokesperson for the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, said that about 55 households were served at the session. This is a much lower number than when they started having sessions in 2014.

These days, sessions average around 50 households, she said. Some residents they will see at a few sessions a year, as they have intricate issues that need to be worked out.

The questions that homeowners bring to these sessions run the gamut, she said, and are very specific to each home. It could be about flooring, or air conditioning. Some are finishing up their projects, and some are still in the beginning stages. It could be about contractor performance. The contractor might be taking too long on a project, or the work is substandard. “They might want to know how to file a complaint because they feel it’s risen to the level of fraud.”

Statewide, there are approximately 7,600 homeowners in RREM (Rehabilitation, Reconstruction, Elevation and Mitigation), Ryan reported. Of those, 5,428 have completed construction and the remainder are in construction. Furthermore, there are 700 of those in construction that are able to live out of their homes while they are working on them.

The DCA hosted the session, and had their own staff from the Sandy Recovery Division and Housing Recovery Centers there.

Spots were given to other departments such as the Rental Assistance Program, the New

Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, and RREM project managers.

People at a front desk spoke to people coming in, trying to figure out what their status was so they could direct them to the right table. Paperwork was laid out about such things as Energy Star compliance, green construction, and the New Jersey Hardest Hit Fund. There was also a RREM tip sheet about how to work with contractors.

Dave Miller came down from Keansburg to get more information. He had questions about an amendment to his grant. One thing that was helpful was he was able to meet his advisor in person.

“It was nice talking to them face to face,” he said. “They probably get 100 emails a day, if not 200.”

He said that even though the process is a maze of paperwork, the people at these events are professionals who really know their stuff and genuinely want to help.

Frank Markovics had to evacuate his house on Long Beach Island and stay with family during the years it took to rebuild and raise his home. The fi rst floor was totally destroyed.

Overall, he and his daughter-in-law said that their experience with the RREM program was good, and that the people they’ve spoken to have been helpful. They attended the session for help with their asbestos manifest so they can get final inspection and final reimbursement with the program.

For more information, contact the DCA’s Sandy Constituent Services Office by calling 609-292-3750 or by emailing sandy. recovery@dca.nj.gov.

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Arnold Palmer has been an active wearer of hearing aids for many years. Golf Digest interviewed Mr. Palmer about the benefits of wearing hearing aids when golfing. Mr. Palmer said, “Your eyes are key on the golf course but I can tell you that your ears are equally important to playing good golf.”

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Bartley Healthcare To Offer Bereavement Support Group

JACKSON – Bartley Healthcare is partnering with Holisticare Hospice to host a Bereavement Support Group every other month. 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.

Anyone can attend this support group.

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

who would like a listening ear, or would like to listen to others share their feelings and emotions.

The second Bereavement Support Group meeting will be hosted by Holisticare Hospice at Bartley Healthcare, at 175 Bartley Road in Jackson, on September 27 at 4 p.m. There will be light refreshments served. Seating is limited, so please RSVP to Lindsay, Marketing Coordinator, at 732-370-4700 x1368, or lconstantino@ bartleyhealthcare.com.

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OCEAN COUNTY – Are you troubled by someone else’s drinking? Al-Anon Family Groups may be able to help you. Call their 24-hour hotline for local meeting locations at 856-547-0855.

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

Nootropic Supplements – Nature’s Smart Pill

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. Last month I wrote an article entitled, Alzheimer’s is A Guessing Game.

Afterward, many of you emailed and shared your personal stories about this, and some were delightful, others heartbreaking.

I truly understand. It brings to the forefront of my mind a woman named Mary, who I met at a Florida nursing home in the 90’s.

I am going to tell you her story soon, so be sure to sign up for my newsletter at suzycohen.com.

Today’s column will focus on natural remedies that support brain health and memory.

Keep in mind that anything you want to try, please ask your physician if it’s right for you since I am not a doctor and besides, individual response varies. Now, for some intelligent brain-loving options, all available at health food stores nationwide (and possibly in your garden)!

Lion’s Mane This is a medicinal mushroom, not an animal-derived furry ingredient. It is classified as a nootrope. Have you ever heard of that word before?

Nootropics (“noah-trope-icks”) are defined as substances that can improve cognitive function. Nootropic substances, whether they are medications or supplements, simply contain supportive nutrients that will help you maintain optimal brain function.

Lion’s Mane is known botanically as Hericium erinaceus, and it possesses well-known regenerative effects. There’s an active ingredient in Lion’s Mane mushroom promotes the growth of nerve cells in the brain. When you grow new nerve cells, it’s helpful right?

Nootropes are the way of the world, and

even kids know about them because on the street, they are termed “smart pills.” Some college kids like nootropic supplements to help them get through finals and exams.

Bacopa Monnieri There is a gorgeous white flower that is a nootropic herb. It helps you maintain optimal brain function due to its strong, protective effect on one particular memory-compound called acetylcholine.

Bacopa blocks acetylcholinesterase (which breaks down acetylcholine), and remember now, that acetylcholine is a highly desired neurotransmitter!

Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) Gotu kola, commonly called pennywort, contains compounds that support neurotrophin secretion. Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor or BDNF is the most well-studied of the neurotrophins. It helps maintain brain integrity, and signals nerve cells to survive and differentiate. Gotu kola seems to help with mental fatigue.

I have a longer version of this article (plus big news) so to read that, go to my site and sign up for my newsletter. If your practitioner approves of these gentle remedies, you could certainly try them independently, or you can find multi-tasking formulas that contain these as well as other key nutrients and amino acids.

Just be careful because some nootropic supplements are dangerous, and in fact, some are not supposed to be on the market anymore. Buy from trusted brands and companies. It’s completely within your rights to ask for a company’s Certificate of Analysis for purity and heavy metal testing. If they don’t provide that document to you, run.

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R.C. Shea & Assoc.

Inside The Law Identifying Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect

Robert C. Shea Esq.

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

Nursing home abuse can take many forms. It can be intentional, visible, obvious or it can be more subtle – abuse through neglect and general lack of care on the part of nursing home staff. Abuse can be physical, emotional, fi nancial or even sexual. Each of these takes a heavy toll on any person, but nursing home abuse and nursing home neglect can be especially hard on the elderly, some of the most vulnerable members of our society. Whatever form nursing home abuse takes, it is urgent that you and your loved one open a dialogue about this extraordinarily sensitive topic. Communication is necessary to end the abuse and let the healing begin.

The fi rst step in opening a dialogue is identifying suspected abuse. There are many signs of nursing home abuse that you can look for. The fi rst sign you may notice is a change in behavior. The emotional effects that often accompany abuse can manifest as sluggishness or depression, a lack of enthusiasm for things your loved one once enjoyed or even a loss of interest in visits. The change in attitude can be significant and sudden, or it may be subtle and prolonged. The most important thing is to be observant and notice if the change is taking place on any level.

Of course, it is also possible that signs of abuse will be far more apparent.

Physical signs of nursing home abuse or nursing home neglect can take the form of bruises, sores, cuts, scars or any similar injuries. These may be from simple accidents, but if there is anything suspicious about the injury,

the problem should be addressed immediately. Suspicious Michael J. Deem signs might include a reluctance to talk about how the injury occurred or claiming not to remember the cause. Even more obvious signs are bedsores which are a common sign of nursing home neglect. They are painful and, if infected, can be potentially lethal.

Statistics show that nearly 50 percent of all nursing homes are short staffed.

The staff people who do work in these facilities are underpaid, overworked and all too often overburdened, which in turn leads to elder neglect and abuse.

When abuse or neglect are identified or suspected, it is important to notify the authorities and contact a nursing home abuse lawyer to discuss your legal rights.

Document any such evidence you observe, and bring it to the attention of the local authorities and your attorney.

Neglect can be just as harmful in the long run as abuse, leading to additional health problems and possibly death.

Nursing home abuse isn’t limited to physical abuse; there can also be emotional, verbal and psychological abuse, where an elder is demeaned or humiliated in other ways.

If you think a loved one is the victim of nursing home abuse or neglect, call the trial attorney’s at R.C. Shea & Associates for a free consultation to discuss their rights.

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Ocean County 4-H Gift Basket Auction

LAKEWOOD – The 8th Annual Ocean County 4-H Gift Basket Auction is on Friday, October 27 at 6 p.m. at the Woodlake Country Club, 25 New Hampshire Ave. Tickets must be pre-purchased in advance for $40, which includes a sit down dinner of chicken, beef or pasta with

vegetables, salad, dessert and beverage, as well as one sheet of white tickets for baskets. A cash bar and 50/50 will be available.

Make checks payable to 4-H Leaders Association. All proceeds benefit the Ocean County 4-H Leaders Association for 4-H

Youth Development programs, activities and Fair expenses.

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, on

an age-appropriate basis without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability.

For additional information, contact Tamara Pellien, 4-H Agent at 732-349-1227 or visit nj4h.rutgers.edu or ocean.njaes. rutgers.edu.

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Roomate Wanted - Clean, respectable, professional person, nice clean house. Please call for appointment 732-604-9191 leave message. Contact Vincent.

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Patio Set - Table, metal, tiled, 7’ long; 8 chairs and umbrella. Very good condition. $350 firm. 732-2409076 or 732-503-6050.

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PUBLIC NOTICE - The Ocean Gate Board of Education has a vacant Board Member seat for a term expiring December 2017. Interested parties should submit a letter of interest and resume to John Failla, Business Administrator/ Board Secretary, 126 W. Arverne Ave., P.O. Box 478, Ocean Gate, NJ 08740. Letters of interest and resumes must be received no later than 4:00 PM on September 15, 2017 to be considered for the vacant Board Member seat. John Failla. Business Administrator/Board Secretary. (38)

Yard Sale September 9 and 10, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. - 2 Nelson Court, HCCF. Furniture, Christmas, collectables, jewelry, dishes, electronics and more.

(38) Annual Community Yard Sale Homestead Run- Rte.70 ½ mi w/o Whitesville Rd. Toms River Saturday 9/9 - 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

See all our anniversary and monthly specials. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732-5003063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) My 2 Girls Cleaning Service Fall Cleaning Specials - A package to meet all your needs. Bonded and insured. Same teams.

Please call Donna at 732-9148909 or 732-232-7058.

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Interior and Exterior Painting – Insured all calls returned.

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

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Cleaning Serive - Experience preferred. Car necessary. Monday through Friday. Call Donna at 732914-8909 or 732-232-7058.

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

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Per Diem Hair Dresser - The Pines at Whiting is currently looking for a Per Diem Hair dresser to work 2-3 days a week in our Continuing Care Retirement Community. The ideal candidate must have an active license in the State of New Jersey. Interested candidates can apply to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759/Phone 732-849-2047/ Fax 732-350-0540/email rscully@ thepinesatwhiting.org. EOE. (32) Laundromat Attendant - For PT/FT Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863.

(38) Part Time Food Service - We have an immediate need for part time waitstaff/servers a.m. and p.m. shifts available, dietary aides, PT dishwashers. We are a well established retirement/healthcare community located in Whiting. We offer competitive pay. Under the direction of great Food Service leadership team, you will be working in an environment where you get the support and training needed to grow in your culinary career. The Pines offers an open door policy and Senior Leadership is always available and visible to our employees every day. Rate of pay starts at $9/hr. Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (32) Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties! Flexible scheduling.

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

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Live in, full or part time, or hourly.

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(41) JoAnn’s Angels - A non-agency Care-Giving Team for seniors at home. Over 25 years experience with all aspects of at home care. Per day or live in. A call or a text our way will insure peace of mind for your loved ones. 732-278-3770.

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Special senior discounts. Reasonable, affordable, insured. References. Low spring rates. License #13VH3846900. 732-899-4470 or (40) 732-814-4851. Thank you.

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

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

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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NJ reg #13VH08709600. (41) Roofing Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows, gutters. Repairs and discounted new installations. Prompt service.

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Popcorn Park Zoo Celebrates 6th Annual Humane Day

By Sara Grillo FORKED RIVER – Popcorn Park Zoo will celebrate its 6th Annual Humane Day on Saturday, September 9 at 1 Humane Way with a day of activities for animal lovers from 1 to 5 p.m.

There will be a craft and vendor fair, performances by the Mystic Moonlight Dancers and Su’ad Dance and Designs, local food vendors, games for kids and adults, face paintings, bounce houses, DJ JJ from Amazing Entertainment, and many loving animals to meet and possibly adopt. Project

Terrapin will be on hand to educate guests about diamondback terrapins in New Jersey and the Barnegat Bay. There is still space available for crafters, entertainers and food or merchandise vendors by calling or emailing Renee at 609693-1900 or rszorosy@ahsppz.org.

All proceeds will benefit Associated Humane Societies and Popcorn Park Zoo, a federally-licensed zoo established in 1977 for abandoned, injured, ill, exploited, abused or elderly wildlife, exotic and farm animals and birds.

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New Jersey Natural Gas To Hold Energy Assistance Days

WALL – New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) encourages residents struggling to pay their energy bills to attend one of its upcoming Energy Assistance Days. Whether on a limited income or faced with unanticipated financial hardship, there are energy assistance and home energy-improvement programs available for households of varying income levels.

Representatives from NJNG and state-designated agencies will work with community members to identify which programs best fit their needs and assist with the application process.

To qualify and apply for energy-assistance programs, participants must provide: • Valid identification • Proof of income and social security cards for all household members • Proof of home ownership or rental agreement • Recent copies of both natural gas and electric utility bills Energy Assistance Days provide the opportunity for residents to learn how to manage energy bills and prepare for the

winter season. For more information, or to connect with an NJNG energy assistance specialist, call 800-221-0051 or e-mail energyassist@njng.com.

Jackson: Wednesday, September 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Jackson Township Senior Center, 40 Don Connor Blvd.

Toms River: Friday, September 15 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at St. Luke’s Roman Catholic Church, 1674 Old Freehold Road Brick: Monday, September 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Church of the Visitation, 755 Mantoloking Road Bayville: Friday, September 22 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at St. Barnabas Church, Fr. Brennan Hall, 33 Woodland Avenue Long Beach Island: Tuesday, September 26 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at St. Francis Community Center, 4700 Long Beach Blvd.

In addition, NJNG offers free energy assistance presentations to community organizations. To reserve your date, please contact NJNG’s energy assistance department at 732-938-1296 or energyassist@ njng.com. Additional information is available at njng.com.

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See Knights in Shining Armour Charging on War Horses!

Music • Dances • Games Craft • Contact Jousting

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Visit Our Website at www.lakewoodrenfair.com 36th Year Anniversary!

Live Jousting Tournament

September 16th & 17th $12 per person • $2 ages 6-12 Under 6 free. Students & Seniors: $8

Proceeds Benefit Lions Charities For more information contact the Lakewood Lions at P.O. Box 1446, Lakewood, NJ 08701.

Or call 732.414.9639

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Experience The British Theatre With OCC

TOMS RIVER – Experience the British theater on Ocean County College’s 39th Annual Theatre in London Seminar/Trip from January 3-14, 2018. Members of the community are welcome to participate on a non-credit basis. Students will be enrolled for three college credits. A number of scholarships are available for OCC students and an application is required.

Participants must be at least 18 years of age and out of high school. Registration Deadline: October 4.

Seminar/Trip: See 10-12 plays at the Royal National Theatre, the West End and the Fringe. Take a backstage tour of the Royal National and Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. Par ticipate in “talkback” sessions with actors, directors, playwrights and/or designers. Enjoy a day trip to Stratford-Upon-Avon. Plenty of free time is provided for sightseeing, shopping, museums and world-class restaurants.

Tour Package: round trip airfare on Un it e d A i rl i ne s , rou ndt r ip a i r p or t

transfers, 10-night accommodations at the Grafton Hotel, theatre tickets, day trips as noted on itinerary, full English breakfast daily, most tips, taxes, OCC instruction, tuition and fees.

Not Included: personal expenses, airline baggage fees, tips, activities, meals (lunch and dinner), trip cancellation insurance, and services not specifically listed in travel brochure/contract.

Cost: $3,975 per person, double occupancy, Ocean County resident.

Single Room Supplement: $795.

Out-of-County Fee: $63.

Out-of-State Fee: $327.

NOTE: The program cost is based on the exchange rate and the prevailing price in effect at the time of printing. Should airfare, land costs and the dollar/pound exchange rate become less favorable, participants may be billed accordingly.

For more information or to register for the trip, contact Gary Shaffer, Assistant Professor of Humanities, at gshaffer@ ocean.edu or 732-255-0400, ext. 2296.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of september 9 - september 15

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You may land in the limelight if you linger in public places. The week ahead is a good time for networking. If you are single your growing popularity could make it hard to pick and choose between possible hookups.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may be more creative than you think. A romantic partner might inspire you to try something new. Wait a few days before spending your money on baubles and bling as your taste will improve as the week unfolds.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Awkward is as awkward does. As this week begins you may not be at your best in social situations or when dealing with relationship issues. Focus on reading everything you can about the latest techniques and methods.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): A powerful relationship may grow and thrive as this week unfolds. A small difference of opinion may lead to hurt feelings. Sidestep squabbles over minor issues and focus on building strong and lasting relationships.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Consider every stumbling block as an opportunity to show off your problem-solving ingenuity. Present worries and fears will dissipate quickly as the week unfolds.

Focus on crucial financial matters late in the week.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Carry on if you are caught in the crosshairs of a miscommunication. By the middle of the week some confusing issues will clear up. Focus on achieving contentment

and you see a way to make your dreams a reality.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Originality will trump the conventional approach. As this week moves forward you may be exposed to the latest technologies and cutting edge ideas. Make apologies and ask for factors in the middle of the week.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): It does not need to be midnight to unmask the masqueraders.

Flattery could be the sign of a spin doctor trying to influence your opinion. Think before you act and remain skeptical of appearances in the week ahead.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): A miscommunication can cause misunderstandings.

Focus on being diplomatic and tolerant in the week ahead. Wait until late in the week to make key decisions that affect your financial security.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your true grit gets lit. In the week ahead you may be given plenty of opportunities to display your stamina and determination. Wait until the middle of the week to put your business and financial ideas into play.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You might be a premise short of a valid argument. Someone will meet you halfway and compromise if you choose your timing. In the week to come learn all you can about everything that attracts your interest.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You might be made to feel helpless when faced by a confusing situation in the week ahead. Rather than let a misunderstanding upset a relationship you can turn on the charm and put your communication skills to work.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Chill Out: Celebrate The Last Blast Of Summer Eating Homemade Ice Cream

By Wolfgang Puck Even though autumn is three weeks away, most Americans think of Labor Day weekend as the end of summer. Family vacations are over, children are starting school, and grills are being readied for one more grand meal cooked outdoors.

There’s just one problem. Summer doesn’t seem ready to go. In many parts of the country, we’re only now entering the hottest time of year, regardless of what the calendar says or how much earlier the sun sets.

So, I’d like to offer you some tips for your Labor Day cookout.

1. Keep the food simple. Choose items that grill quickly, whether it’s sliced summer vegetables or relatively thin fillets of seafood, poultry or meat. Now is not the time to stand over a hot covered grill as you slow-cook and regularly baste a boneless pork shoulder.

2. Keep accompaniments equally simple - and cool. Classic coleslaw or a salad of sliced sun-ripened tomatoes with basil, for example, will help you feel refreshed throughout your meal.

3. Finally, finish with homemade ice cream.

No dessert expresses summer’s pleasures more effectively.

Making ice cream is surprisingly easy.

What takes the most time is preparing your ice cream mixture (basically a flavored, pourable custard), and that doesn’t take much more than a half hour of kitchen time.

Then comes what used to be the most challenging part of the process: hand-turning an old-fashioned ice cream freezer. Today, however, you can fi nd a good variety of reasonably priced electric machines that will do that work for you. If you love good ice cream but don’t have one of these appliances, I highly recommend that you get one.

You may even find them on sale, now that summer is almost over.

What kind of ice cream should you make?

Of course, the instruction booklet that comes with your machine will offer good basic recipes. But I suggest that you start getting more creative as soon as you feel comfortable. To inspire you, let me offer of my own favorite recipes for a uniquely American flavor that symbolically toasts our nation’s workers on Labor Day: Jack Daniel’s chocolate chocolate chip.

The smooth, mellow taste of Tennessee whiskey as exemplified by its most familiar brand, Jack Daniel’s, perfectly complements custardy homemade ice cream flavored and flecked with bittersweet chocolate. Considering the recent boom in artisanal spirits, I’m sure you’ll easily find other good options; or substitute your favorite Kentucky bourbon. (Feel free to make a “virgin” batch, if children will be joining the party. The results will still taste delicious.)

Note that it takes very little liquor to flavor

the ice cream: a 1/2-cup (125-mL) serving includes just 3/4 teaspoon. Still, I suggest that you eat (and drink) responsibly on this unofficial last weekend of summer!

JAC K DA N I E L’ S C H O C O L AT E CHOCOLATE CHIP ICE CREAM Makes 2 quarts (2 L) 1 vanilla bean, carefully split lengthwise with a small, sharp knife 2 cups (500 mL) milk 2 cups (500 mL) heavy cream 8 large cage-free egg yolks 3/4 cup (185 mL) sugar 1 cup (250 mL) bittersweet chocolate, cut into small pieces 1/4 cup (60 mL) Jack Daniel’s, or other Tennessee whiskey, or Kentucky bourbon, plus more as needed 1/2 cup (125 mL) melted bittersweet chocolate Put the vanilla bean in a large saucepan.

Add the milk and cream. Place the pan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Remove the pan from the heat.

In a heatproof mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until foamy. While whisking constantly, pour half of the hot milk mixture into the sugar-yolk mixture.

Pour this mixture back into the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon; take care not to let the mixture come to a boil, which will curdle this custard and make it unusable.

Pour the thickened custard through a finemeshed strainer into a large cold bowl. Immediately add the 1 cup (250 mL) of chocolate pieces to the hot custard and stir until they melt and the mixture is smooth. Cover the bowl and refrigerate until the mixture is chilled.

Stir the Jack Daniel’s into the chilled mixture, adding a little more to taste if you like.

Transfer the mixture to an ice-cream freezer and freeze following the manufacturer’s instructions.

While the ice cream is freezing, prepare the chocolate chips.

Preheat the oven to 350 F (175 C). Heat a heavy baking sheet in the preheated oven.

Spread the melted chocolate over the bottom of the baking sheet in a thin, even layer. Let cool until the baking sheet is cool to the touch, then transfer to the refrigerator and chill until the chocolate is hard. With a sharp knife, score the chocolate into small 1/4-inch (6-mm) squares. Using a metal pastry scraper or a palette knife, scrape these chips from the baking sheet. Freeze until needed.

When the ice cream is ready, transfer it to a cold freezer-proof bowl. With a spatula or large, wide spoon, fold in the chocolate chips.

Store in the freezer until ready to serve.

(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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