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–Photo by Kimberly Bosco A Town Hall Series featured five panelist experts from Ocean County to discuss the opioid problem in New Jersey and how we can solve it.

By Kimberly Bosco LITTLE EGG HARBOR – Ocean County officials, experts, and nearly 100 concerned residents gathered at the Cavalry Baptist Church in Little Egg

Harbor to create a deeper dialogue around the ever-growing opioid epidemic in New Jersey.

The program, called “Knock Out Opioid Abuse: A Town Hall Series” was the 18th out of 20

town hall discussions to be held throughout New Jersey. It generated conversation around the devastating statistics associated with the epidemic, prevention (Addiction - See Page 4)

and Toms River - at their May 16 meeting.

The county accepted the donation of .73 acres of land on Pancoast Road in Ocean Township.

“This is the kind of acquisition we like, because it’s a donation,” Freeholder John Bartlett quipped.

Barnegat Discusses Restrictions On Filming Within The Township

By Kimberly Bosco BARNEGAT – An ordinance introduced during the April meeting of the Barnegat Township Committee proposed a new permit process to regulate filming and broadcasting opportunities within the township. Brought up for a second reading at the May 1 meeting, the ordinance was tabled due to some resident disapproval and the need for more discussion.

The ordinance intends to “create a permit process to facilitate and regulate entertainment i ndust r y work performed in the township i.e. filming and broadcasting projects within the township.”

The purpose of regu-

lating the entertainment industry in town is to “safeguard the interests of township businesses and residents,” according to the document.

At the meeting, a few residents spoke up in opposition to the proposal claiming it demonstrates unconstitutional regulation.

“This is a hindrance to the fi rst amendment,” stated one resident, noting that news networks frequently film in the area.

By way of its regulation, and possible restriction, of certain kinds of film or entertainment work, residents expressed concerns that the township was censoring free (Filming - See Page 13)

MacArthur Talks Addiction, Offshore Drilling, And Taxes

County Acquires Land For Open Space

By Jennifer Peacock OCEAN COUNTY – The county is adding more open space to its roll.

T he f re eholde r s unanimously approved the acquisition of three parcels of land - one donation in Ocean Township, and two purchases in Berkeley

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The county owns lands around the Garden State Parkway and Wells Mills County Pa rk , about 4,0 0 0 acres preserved. The county had purchased a piece of land on the Barnegat side of the line, and that owner decided to donate the (Land - See Page 13)

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Congressman Tom MacArthur (R-3rd) spoke about the federal budget, opioid abuse, and other topics at the Ocean County Mayors’ Association meeting on May 15.

He gave a brief speech to the government officials assembled at a breakfast meeting, and

then took questions.

Offshore Drilling Some of the officials were concerned about (Talks - See Page 5)

–Photo by Chris Lundy Congressman Tom MacArthur (R-3 rd ) speaks at the Ocean County Mayors’ Association meeting.

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Continued From Page 1 tactics,and various resources for recovery to try and provide a new way of looking at the issue.

Rebecca Alfaro, deputy director of the Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse and moderator at the event, noted that the purpose of the panel was to brainstorm on “how can we heal as a community and how can we prevent this from continuing to happen?”

“There is not a day that goes by without hearing or seeing a story in our neighborhood or in the media on the impact of the misuse of prescription medication or heroin abuse,” said Alfaro. “Ocean County is not immune.

No family or community is immune.”

The discussion brought to light some alarming statistics and heart-wrenching personal encounters with opioid addiction as the series’ five panelists each took a turn at the mic to share their perspectives.

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph Coronato remarked that his usual approach to the opioid crisis is comprised of three “pillars.”

These are education and prevention, strong law enforcement, and most importantly, breaking the cycle of addiction.

“We were the first county in the state of New Jersey to use Narcan,” said Coronato, in reference to the chemical nasal spray that can potentially reverse an overdose and save a life. “We had 129 deployments in 2014, in 2015 we had 272, in 2016 we went up to 502, and then…went down from 502 to 341 in 2017 and as of this date we’re at about 135.”

From 2014 to 2016, overdose deaths went up from 112 to 216. However in 2017, the number went down to 166. “I’m very proud of that” 25 percent reduction in overdose deaths, said Coronato.

Not only this, but Coronato drew attention to the serious rise in fentanyl use noting that by 2017, 65 percent of overdose victims had fentanyl in their systems. “Fentanyl is a game changer.”

As we can see from these statistics, the opioid crisis is not going away any time soon. Coronato explained that breaking the cycle of addiction is the number one priority now when it comes to tackling the epidemic.

Programs like the Opioid Overdose Response program, established in 2016, and Blue HART, established in 2017, have made strides in helping addicts recover and heal before an overdose takes place.

Blue HART (Heroin, Addiction Response Team) allows addicts to walk into their local participating police station and turn in their drugs in exchange for recovery assistance.

Ocean County towns including Lacey, Ocean Gate, Stafford, Little Egg Harbor, Point Pleasant Borough, Manchester and Brick all participate in the Blue HART program.

Coronato noted that Surf City on Long Beach Island is the newest addition to the program.

“It’s not just impacting the patient,” said Dr. Muhammad Abbas, Chief of Addiction Medicine and Medical Director of Partial Hospital Program at Jersey Shore University Medical Center. Abbas provided the panel of experts with a public health perspective, remarking that opioid abuse not only affects the patient but also the family, and society as a whole.

Abbas said that the problem has a significant impact on the medical sector, when you think about the amount of hospital beds or emergency room resources addicts require in an overdose situation, saying “this is the time to be dealing with this.”

Michael Capko, DART Coalition Manager echoed these sentiments when he discussed some of the barriers people face when attempting to get treatment. Capko explained that, across the board, it is usually insurance issues and cost that became a barrier for many seeking treatment. The gap between those who are uninsured or have Medicaid, and those facilities that will treat them is significant, which is a huge issue that still needs fixing when it comes to improving the way we help addicts.

“I think the one of the biggest things that we can do in this field is to advocate and support all aspects of the continuum, so from prevention to treatment and recovery support services,” he added.

“This is a disease that we’re talking about, and sometimes diseases are treated with medication and sometimes they are treated with other preventative measures,” said Alfaro.

As Alfaro said, one way to deal with opioid abuse is prevention. This is the most important step in handling opioid abuse, according to Liza DeJesus, director of prevention services at Prevention First.

“Prevention is the first stop to addressing this epidemic,” said DeJesus. “We plant the seed of hope…we let the children know what it is that they can do to prevent them from growing up to be addicted.”

The way this is done is through evidence based curriculum and prevention strategies within schools and communities. DeJesus noted that Prevention First starts teaching kids about prevention as young as pre-kindergarten.

“Self-esteem, showing them how to make healthy decisions, helping them through the process of decision making, making them confident children, believing in themselves; all of these things lead up to a resilient child,” she said.

DeJesus emphasized that it is important to have a continuous conversation with children as they grow up. “The younger we start, the more they get the message.”

Another important aspect that makes prevention an ideal alternative is that prevention strategies are less expensive than recover treatment, according to DeJesus.

“For every dollar that’s spent in prevention, there are up to $20 spent in treatment,” said DeJesus. “It affects all of us.”

Another panelist, Pastor Mike Dellaperute of the Cavalry Baptist Church, discussed what he considers to be the biggest barriers to dealing with addiction.

“There are many barriers to getting help… drugs are an idol and they require a sacrifice,” he said.

Dellaperute’s first barrier is that it is impossible to trust an addict, and the second is that sometimes we are the barrier when we act as enablers.

“The most loving thing you can do for them [addicts] is make it as difficult as possible for them to continue in their lifestyle,” he (Addiction - See Page 5)

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Continued From Page 1 offshore drilling. The issue stemmed from when Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke announced a Draft Proposed Program months ago that initially included the potential lease sales to energy companies that would have allowed them to look for fuel off the Jersey shore.

Florida officials petitioned the federal government to take them off the market, because of the detriment that drilling would cause to the tourism industry.

When they were successful, New Jersey officials followed suit.

MacArthur said that there are less resources off the coast of New Jersey than in other areas. He had spoken to Zinke about it and there was an indication from his office that there’s less interest in New Jersey.

“He’s a friend, and I trust him, but he’s not the only player in this,” he said.

Taxes As of this publication date, the federal debt is currently at $21.1 trillion.

“That $21 trillion is in the background of every vote I make,” MacArthur said.

The federal Tax Cuts And Jobs Act, passed last year, has an additional $1.5 trillion in debt built into it. MacArthur was the only one from New Jersey to vote for it.

“Although I had to vote alone, I am not shying away from that vote,” he said.

Included in that bill was a deduction for State and Local Taxes up to $10,000.

“That was worth getting $3.4 billion to this state every year. What would another ‘no’ vote do for New Jersey? Nothing,” he said.

Opioid Abuse And Bipartisanship “Yesterday, 174 people died of an over-

Addiction:

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The town hall program brought forth a lot of new information and provided some hope to the public that Ocean County officials are working tirelessly to fight the opioid epidemic every day. Officials emphasized that the goal is to nip the problem in the bud so that we can prevent people from becoming

dose in this country. People have already died this morning while we’re sitting here,” he told the group assembled for the meeting. If this number of people had died from any other cause, people would be marching for change.

Two ways to combat this are funding and policy change. Policy changes he mentioned included preventing people from doctor shopping or pharmacy shopping for a place to get prescriptions, and reducing the amount of pills that come from a fi rst prescription.

The war against opioid abuse needs to continue to be funded. Every dollar of prevention saves $6 in treatment and $5 in criminal justice costs, he said.

“If we don’t put enough money into it, we’re not serious about it,” he said. “It’s one of the biggest crises of this generation. It’s bigger than any of us, but it’s not bigger than all of us.”

With this, he segued into bipartisanship, and how people need to work together.

He spoke of working with Sen. Cory Booker to get the area designated a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area, which provided resources leading to at least one major arrest.

He reaffi rmed his strategy to work in a bipartisan manner whenever possible. It’s a good way to make lasting change, because bipartisan policies are not changed as quickly when control of the House changes.

“It’s an election year. It’s getting harder to work together,” he said.

He addressed what was reported as a shouting match between him and Rep. Joe Crowley (D-NY) over the resignation of Chaplain Patrick Conroy.

“I thought Joe was taking a cheap shot,” and politicizing the Conroy issue, he said.

“He’s a friend. I go to his prayer service every week.” addicts and eradicate the problem before it even starts.

Coronato noted that frequently used medications for treatment such as methadone, vivtrol, and suboxone, are not cures, but rather “just cure the craving.” This is what Coronato believes we need to avoid and we can start by helping addicts with law enforcement systems, as opposed to through them.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

E DITORIAL Politicians Won’t Bite The Hand That Feeds I’ve noticed an interesting thing while reading press releases from our elected officials: If someone of their own party is in the wrong, they are very vague in talking about it.

If someone from the other party is in the wrong, they blame by name.

If a Democrat doesn’t like what a Republican does, it is easy for them to call them out. Likewise, a Republican has no problem shaming a Democrat by name.

However, their courage falters when it’s inhouse. When Democrats hate what their Democrat leaders do, they blame “Trenton” or “the state.”

They won’t name Gov. Phil Murphy or Senate President Stephen Sweeney. When Republicans don’t like what Trump or the leadership in Congress is doing, they blame “Washington” or “the administration.” These are all very vague terms that don’t really get to the heart of the problem.

A politician will take an awful lot from their own party before they feel the need to finally speak up.

And then when they do, they take the coward’s way out and won’t call someone out by name.

Chris Lundy News Editor

E DITORIAL Make Yourself Heard The people of Southern Ocean face an array of issues – taxes, traffic, the environment, education.

Issues that will impact Southern Ocean for years to come. And no doubt you have something to say about them. So what can you do to ensure that your voice gets heard?

First and foremost, town cou ncil meetings. Let

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Power And Money In Politics What is it that changes people? Case in point: The Senate and House of Representatives. Ninety-nine percent of those who enter politics start out with a clear objective – that is, to make our country better. We are still a young country with growing pains. The one thing we all know for sure is that our form of government is the best in the world. Most of us know how lucky we are to be citizens of the USA. Somehow, once these people get to Washington, a spell comes over them and they forget why they went to Washington. When they started out, it was the country fi rst, then politics. In a very short time, they put the party fi rst, then the government. For some unknown reason, they put petty politics ahead of it all. Then comes the power game. Some even sell their souls for the power.

Then it becomes power first, then the party, and last the country and the people. They forget why we the people sent them to Washington and what their job is.

How is it that so many of them go to Washington and become rich overnight? We voted these people into office and gave them our trust. Why is it so many of them forget we sent them there to do the best for the country and the people, and they end up doing what is best for themselves and their party?

My answer is simple: We voted them in, and we can vote them out. I put a high price on my trust and I will not let these people

Letters To The Editor waste it. We the people finally allow the spent recovery need healthcare can always stand up to Washington and let them know when we feel they are not doing their jobs right, and let them know that the promises they made us are not being kept. I realize they may not be able to keep all their promises, but they can try. They must never forget: It’s country first, then politics.

This is just one man’s opinion.

Herb Greenberg, Jr. Brick

MacArthur Eyes Oyster Creek Impact There are many issues that affect the 3rd Congressional District, but one that sometimes gets overlooked by t hose who do not live in Lacey Township is the Oyster Creek Nuclear Power Plant closure. Thankfully, Congressman Tom MacA r thu r has been aware and active in addressing the potential effects of the closure on Lacey Township and the surrounding areas. Our Township Committee and administration has met with Congressman MacArthur on multiple occasions to express our concerns as to how the closure of the plant will affect our economy, residents, and quality of life.

We have also shared ideas as to how to address the nuclear rods that currently sit in temporary storage.

Congressman MacArthur stood up for Lacey Township and all of South Jersey when he voted yes on the Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act. The recent passage of this bill in the House will

nuclear rods idly sitting at Oyster Creek, the oldest nuclear plant in the country, to be shipped to a permanent location as originally intended. This will provide relief to our taxpayers and peace of mind for residents.

I am grateful to have a representative like Tom MacArthur who listens and follows up with direct action. As we continue to work as a committee, in collaboration with Congressman MacArthur, to determine the next steps for the Oyster Creek Nuclear Power Plant and the over 800 acres of land it occupies, I feel hopeful for a brighter future for Lacey Township. While some have been handing out megaphones and rabble-rousing in our communities, Tom MacArthur has been spending his Saturday mornings meeting with elected officials, like us, and concerned constituents alike, and standing up for what’s really impacting his district.

Gary Quinn Committeeman, Lacey Township

ACA, Medicaid Needed I’ve been in recovery for three years. If you’re a single mother like I am, Medicaid is very helpful.

I don’t have to stress about what’s going to happen if my child gets sick, or if I get sick.

But I’m still worried. A year ago the House passed ACA repeal and they want more. If they cut Medicaid for the people that need it - working mothers like myself and people I know - it’s going to cause more problems. People in

so they can stay clean and sober.

Knowing you can get mental health treatment is part of that. Everybody is different in recovery.

Some use mental health treatment with a therapist or NA. Others need cognitive behavioral health.

Some need medication.

I commend anyone who is trying to stay sober in any way that is working for them.

I wouldn’t be able to do stay clean and sober without the Affordable Care Act. I wouldn’t be able to see a therapist and my son wouldn’t be able to see a pediatrician for check-ups.

If they cut Medicaid I’ll have to go to the emergency room for care.

Congressman MacArthur led the charge and helped to pass the repeal of the Affordable Care which would have taken away my health care. It seems like he has no empathy or concern for the people of New Jersey that are in need.

It would be wonderful if all of us could get healthcare, that’s what I’m fighting for.

Joanna Robinson Tinton Falls Formerly Toms River

Clarification Jessica Clayton wrote a letter to the editor published May 12 titled “Assessments OK, But Not PARCC.” She would like to clarify her letter with the following statement: “I am a member of the Brick Board of Education, but this letter is neither authorized by the board nor is it written on behalf of the board. I am writing in my capacity as a private citizen and expressing my personal opinion.”

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

9th District Legislators Against Driver’s Licenses For “Illegal Aliens” CAPITOL COMMENTS 9th Legislative District Senator Christopher J. Connors • Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf • Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove

NEW JERSEY – Having voted against illegal aliens receiving in-state tuition and tuition assistance, the 9th District Delegation will be voting against providing driver’s licenses to persons in our country illegally if and when the bill is voted on by the State Legislature.

Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove (all R-9th) have been sharply critical of the introduction of companion legislation A-1738 and S-1340 entitled the “New Jersey Safe and Responsible Driv-

er Act,” which would establish driver’s licenses for New Jersey residents who “cannot prove lawful presence in the United States.”

Con nors, Ru mpf and Gove issued the following statement upon receiving complaints from outraged constituents regarding the state’s increasing efforts to expand services for illegal aliens: “Essential programs and services for legal residents are on the chopping block all while the needs of illegal aliens continue to be prioritized.

“First it was in-state tuition, then tuition assistance and now there’s an effort to give illegal aliens driver’s licenses. The price tag of these policies keeps rising for taxpayers but not for the persons who are mostly benefitting.

“If things weren’t hard enough, parents now see their children having to compete with persons in our state illegally for seats at state colleges as well as for tuition assistance.

Now residents face the prospect of waiting longer in the M VC line while

illegal aliens are applying for a driver’s license with limited identification documents, such as the ones legal residents are required to produce.

“Notwithstanding that this is an inappropriate use of limited public resources, there are the serious homeland security issues at stake which simply cannot be disregarded for the sake of political expediency.

No, not every person in the country illegally is a security threat. Regardless, it would be completely irresponsible and negligent for

MacArthur Supports Failed Farm Bill From The Desk Of

Congressman Tom MacArthur NEW JERSEY – Congressman Tom MacArthur (R-3 rd ) voted to support thousands of farmers in New Jersey. The Third District is home to 860 farms producing a wide variety of products and producing over $100 million worth of crops. The Farm Bill reauthorizes vital agricultural programs like: • Crop insurance to protect

New Jersey farmers from unexpected disasters • Support for specialty crops like cranberries and blueberries • Conservation programs Essential agricultural research that benefits the work being done at Rutgers • Trade promotion to continue growing the $140 billion in annual agricultural exports America sends

worldwide • Rural development programs, including measures to combat the opioid epidemic that were pushed by Rep. MacArthur’s Bipartisan Heroin Task Force • Support for farmers who are US Military veterans, young, disadvantaged, or just starting out in farming “The Farm Bill provides much needed help to our local farms here in South Jersey, most specifically by including specialty crop grants that will directly benefit local blueberry and cranberry farmers. I was also pleased to suppor t grants to fund research that would have helped Rutgers

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“Thousands of farmers here in New Jersey, and all across the country, will benefit from crop insurance programs in this bill that help protect their farms,” MacArthur continued. “The conservation programs out-

lined in this bill are a benefit to all of us.”

Congressman MacArthur also had an amendment to the legislation pass, protecting children from changes to SNAP work requirements.

“Children cannot go to school and learn on an empty stomach - and they should not have to come home

New Jersey to circumvent proven, effective policies instituted to protect public safety.

“Since this issue was fi rst raised during the Corzine Administration, our Delegation has maintained its vehement opposition to giving driver’s licenses to illegal aliens. Now that establishing New Jersey as a sanctuary state is all but Trenton’s endorsed policy, it is important residents prepare for this policy debate so that the rights of legal residents are respected.”

and wor r y about where their next meal is going to come from,” Congressman MacArthur said. “My amendment is crystal clear: as we implement these changes, kids are off limits.”

The New Jersey and Burlington County farming community expressed their strong support of MacArthur and the Farm Bill.

DRY EYES AND SJÖGREN’S SYNDROME

One of the most common reasons for visits to the ophthalmologist is dry eyes, which is estimated to affect nearly half (48 percent) of adults over age 18. There are a number of causes of “dry eye syndrome,” including the inability of the Meibomian glands to secrete sufficient amounts of oil for tears, or failure of the lacrimal glands to produce enough watery fluid (aqueous) to keep the eyes adequately moistened. In addition to diagnosing and treating these and other causes, dry-eye patients who do not show improvement after treatment should be tested for Sjögren’s syndrome. This autoimmune disease, which is characterized by dryness of the mouth and the eyes, is often overlooked as a cause of dry eyes.

Treatment options for dry eye depend on its causes and severity, so it’s important to be examined by an eye doctor who is trained to diagnose and treat ocular diseases. To schedule a comprehensive eye exam, please call SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES, P.A. at 732-349-5622. We offer a unique combination of experience, skill sets, flexibility, and convenience starting with our physicians whose main focus is making sure our patients are informed and educated about all of their vision needs.

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COMMUNITY NEWS C LUB N EWS , A CTIVITIES , E VENTS & A NNOUNCEMENTS

Film Fest Announces Lineup

By Kimberly Bosco LONG BEACH ISLAND – The Lighthouse International Film Festival (LIFF) recently announced the 2018 lineup for the 10th annual event. Join LIFF for documentaries, feature films, short films, and much more from June 7-10 on LBI. The Festival will open on June 7 with Madeleine Olnek’s acclaimed Wild Nights with Emily, an Emily Dickenson comedy starring Molly Shannon that brought audiences to their feet at SXSW 2018.

“We knew immediately that we wanted to open our 2018 Festival with Wild Nights with Emily, it’s a special kind of comedy and a film that the LIFF audience will love,” said Lighthouse International Film Festival Executive Director Eric Johnson. “Madeleine Olnek has consistently pushed the comedic envelope in her previous films and this film brings it all together, telling a terrific story with a ton of heart and laughs. It is punctuated by pitch-perfect turn from Molly Shannon and it all works in a sublime way. Kicking off the 2018 festival with Madeleine’s film allows us to present a superb piece of independent cinema to our audience while continuing to champion Madeleine as a director who embodies the independent film values that LIFF embraces.”

Come see Wild Nights with Emily at the Long Beach Island Foundation for the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies, on June 7. Stay for a Q&A with director Madeleine Olnek following the screening.

Don’t miss some of the other great features of the LIFF, like the Documentary and Narrative Centerpiece Films. This year’s Documentary Centerpiece will be Jeremy Workman’s The World Before Your Feet. This film, produced

by Jesse Eisenberg, is about Matt Green, a man who has dedicated over six years to walking every block of every street in New York City – a journey of more than 8,000 miles, as he seeks out moments of understanding about his world and the people who live in it. This film will screen at the Long Beach Island Foundation for the Arts and Sciences on June 9, with director Jeremy Workman and subject Matt Green taking part in a Q&A following the screening.

The Festival’s Narrative Centerpiece film is Madeline’s Madeline, the latest feature from director Josephine Decker. This film premiered at Sundance and tells the story of

Helena Howard, a teenager who has become an integral part of a prestigious physical theater troupe. When the workshop’s ambitious director (Molly Parker) pushes the teenager to weave her rich interior world and troubled history with her mother (Miranda July) into their collective art, the lines between performance and reality begin to blur. The resulting battle between imagination and appropriation rips out of the rehearsal space and through all three women’s lives. Come out to see this film on June 8 at the Long Beach Island Foundation for the Arts and Sciences with Josephine Decker participating in a Q&A following the screening.

Anote’s Ark is the film that will be closing this year’s festival and continuing LIFF’s dialogue surrounding global climate change; a documentary about the low-lying Pacific nation of Kiribati, which faces a daunting challenge: imminent annihilation from sea-level rise. In closing the 2018 Festival with the film, LIFF continues to discuss an issue that is of particular sensitivity to LIFF’s audience following the devastation incurred on LBI following Hurricane Sandy in 2012. This film will screen on June 10 at the Long Beach Island Foundation for the Arts and Sciences.

In addition to these highlights of the festival, LIFF will also be showing The Guilty, a Sundance and Rotterdam Audience Award winner; 306 Hollywood, a New Jersey-subject and Hot Docs award-winner; and Crime and Punishment, a Sundance Special Jury Prize winner.

LIFF’s Write by the Beach retreat program for female filmmakers and screenwriters has also produced three writers that will be featured during the festival: Sharon E. Cooper, Anne Hu and Rose Schimm.

Additional filmmaking talent includes: • Xin Xu (director, A Yangtze Landscape) • Carra Greenberg (producer, Daughters of the Sexual Revolution) • Onur Tukel (director, The Misogynists) • Andrea Magnani (director, Easy) • Alex Huston Fischer and Rachel Wolther (co-directors, Snowy Bing Bongs Across The North Star Combat Zone) • Emmy Harrington (director, Two Little B*#ches) • Cath Gulick (director, The Fever and the Fret) You can find the full 2018 schedule and ticket information at lighthousefilmfestival.org.

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The buoys were originally removed by the Coast Guard on March 3, 2017, when shoaling reduced the depth of the inlet.

The Coast Guard, the state of New Jersey and the Army Corps of Engineers worked together over the past year to create a safe navigable waterway in Little Egg Inlet, which included dredging the shoaled areas and safely reestablishing the aids to navigation channel for boaters.

“The safety of mariners is our main priority,” said Senior Chief Petty Officer Chris Beahr, officer in charge of aids to navigation team Cape May. “When areas become too shallow to safely mark, we have to remove the aids to navigation so mariners know the area is not the same safe depth as before. Buoys 1 and 2 are larger than the other buoys and will provide a better visual signal during the daytime as well as having brighter lights at night.”

The Army Corps of Engineers is currently working with stakeholders to add Little Egg Inlet as a sand borrow site for future dredging and beachfill operations on Long Beach Island.

The project’s purpose is to prevent loss of life and reduce damages to infrastructure and homes from future storms.

“While the Army Corps was not directly involved with the recent dredging of Little Egg Inlet, we are encouraged by the success of the recently completed state project. We are committed to support both the Coast Guard and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, which acts as our Non Federal Sponsor for the Long Beach Island Storm Damage reduction project,” said Army Corps of Engineers Project Manager Keith Watson.

“Little Egg Inlet represents the best available sustainable and resilient source of future sand for the project. We plan to use this additional sand borrow source for the critical southern end of Long Beach Island.”

“Reestablishing the Little Egg Inlet channel highlights the efforts of the community, state of New Jersey, Army Corps and the Coast Guard who all came together to address the issue,” said Beahr. “After the state funded the project and worked with the Army Corps to get it completed, we were able to re-establish the navigational aids showing mariners that the channel was safe to transit once again.”

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LITTLE EGG HARBOR – Nearly half a dozen of New Jersey’s finest wineries will be participating at this year’s first annual Cuisine on the Green Wine Festival, taking place at the Cuisine on the Green at Atlantis Golf Club in Little Egg Harbor, next month.

Festival-goers of the inaugural festival will get the chance to sample some special, and in some cases, limited edition varieties exclusive to Cuisine on the Green. Let’s take a look at some of them.

The two-day-long wine festival will feature tastings of wine from a variety of Garden State vineries, including Monroeville Vineyard & Winery, Shamong’s Valenzano Winery, Villari Vineyards, Swedesboro’s Wagonhouse Winery and Hammonton’s DiMatteo’s Vineyards.

Monroeville will offer up their dry white Bella, their Richwood blend, their Stillwater white, and sangria. The featured wine is their semi-sweet Blackberry wine.

Valenzano, based in Shamong in Burlington County, will bring along their special blackberry syrah, peach pinot grigio, Cherish chocolate, Jersey Devil port, and a Sangiovene, among many others, and will highlight their favorite White Sangria.

Villari Vineyards, a fourth generation family farm in South Jersey, will offer a dry chardonnay, a dry rose and cabernet sauvignon, a semi-sweet moscato, and will be highlighting their special Albarino.

Wagonhouse Winery, of Gloucester County, will feature their Three Boys’ Brand wines, such as Fallen Quaker, Daisy-Grace, Ornery

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The inaugural Cuisine on the Green Wine Festival runs from noon to 5 p.m. on June 2, and June 3, rain or shine. There will be live musical performances from solo guitarist Astronaut Jones and the Crabdaddy Band, as well as artisan crafters, such as I See Spain’s ceramic pottery from Spain and Susan Ruth Creations; retail vendors, such as Lularoe, Scentsy and Tastefully Simple; and food for purchase prepared by Cuisine on the Green, the culinary training grounds for Ocean County Vocational Technical School (OCVTS).

A portion of the proceeds will benefit Sylvia’s Childlre, a 501(c)3 changing the lives of orphans in Uganda, Africa by giving them an education and a life out of poverty.

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Student Commits To Castleton University

–Photo courtesy SRHS MANAHAWKIN – Congratulations Southern Wrestling Owen Kretschmer on his commitment to Castleton University, VT to continue his academic and wrestling careers. He is pictured with his parents, his sister Virginia, Southern Wrestling Coaching Staff and SRHS Principal Eric Wilhelm.

2nd Annual Parker’s Army Golf Outing & Gift Auction

LITTLE EGG HARBOR – Please join us in honoring Parker for our 2nd Annual Golf Outing that will be held at the Sea Oaks Country Club on Tuedsay, May 29, 2018 from 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

The format will be a four-person scramble.

Entry fee is $150 per golfer. If you would only like to attend dinner it is a fee of $50 per person.

Sea Oaks offers golf bag rentals if you do not own your own set. Please call the Pro Shop and reserve yours at 609-296-2656.

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Freeholder Director Gerry Little said that in a county that’s 408,000 acres, about 60 percent of it is permanently protected against development through Pinelands Commission, state parks and 21,000 acres preserved through the natural lands and farmlands programs.

“Approximately 60 percent of the county is permanently preserved, which is protecting our watershed, which is protecting our quality of life,” Little said. “We will never become an urban area. That’s our goal, to preserve our quality of life for all of us here today, and for our children and generations to come.”

All 33 county municipalities approved the creation of the Natural Lands Trust Fund.

A cent-and-a-half is taken from every $100 property valuation and put into the trust fund.

The county hires out two independent appraisals when making larger land purchases, and never pays more than the top appraisal amount, Bartlett said.

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“This ordinance is for filming…this is not about cable TV,” said Committeeman Albert Bille, who noted that he was moving to table the ordinance.

The ordinance was later tabled during the meeting for further study.

“The state is proposing new guidelines; its senate bill number 122, which is regulating to a better extent movies that are going to be done in the state of New Jersey,” said Bille. “Their rights, their taxes, the goods and the bads, and what they can film and what they can’t.”

Senate Bill 122 primarily deals with guidelines pertaining to tax credits for certain expenses during the filming process. It does not mention much in the way of public safety, however.

“I don’t want to bring in something…and any elements that that would bring in, I don’t want that to reflect [poorly] on Barnegat Township,” said Mayor Frank Caputo.

Caputo seemed to be referencing the effect

The Southern Ocean Times, May 26, 2018, Page 13 The Ocean County Natural Lands Trust Fund Advisory Committee also recommended the acquisition of two other properties: 3.62 acres, located on Harvey Avenue in Berkeley, and 20.08 acres, located on North Bay Avenue in Toms River.

The county will pay $25,000, and up to $38 for a property tax adjustment, on the Berkeley property. The 3.62 acres is on Cedar Creek, much of it wetlands, Bartlett said.

That land will join property the county already owns around Berkeley Island County Park.

The 20.08 acres in Toms River will be purchased for $850,000 plus up to $40 for property tax adjustments. The land is developable.

The land is contiguous to county-owned land near Ocean County College.

“The board has been very diligent over the last number of years in buying all of the land that abuts Ocean County College so that it can never be encroached upon,” Bartlett said.

The advisory committee accepts nominations for open space acquisitions and makes recommendations to the freeholders on an ongoing basis.

a similar event had “in one of the other shore towns,” such as MTV’s Jersey Shore in Seaside Heights.

Township attorney Sean Kean noted that the ordinance is a “content neutral” proposal. This means that the township is not telling people what they can and can’t film; therefore it is not necessarily violating the constitution.

“The governing body has the ability to regulate issues of public safety,” said Kean, noting that the ordinance doesn’t intend to have any impact of areas of the industry that are not disruptive, i.e. news trucks.

Kean said this regulation process has already been done in some other municipalities. “All they’re [the state] asking for is a permit,” for public safety and nuisance reasons, he added.

“Many cities and towns in the state have no formal permit procedure. However, permits are generally required for filming such locations as county, state and national parks and historic sites, state and county highways, railroad and airport terminals and military posts,” stated a post from the Department of State website.

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

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Summer Sounds Abound – Keep Your Hearing Safe

From music festivals to fireworks, summer packs a lot of punch — and a lot of noise. To keep all that fun from damaging your hearing, we’ve gathered some tips to help protect your ears from the sounds of summer.

When you’re exposed to sounds louder than 85 decibels (dB), you run the risk of hearing loss. But just how prevalent are sounds that loud, really? You might be surprised. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 31 million U.S. adults and children have noise-induced hearing loss. Keep your hearing protected this summer with our helpful tips.

Carry Earplugs: Whether in your car, your purse, or your pocket, the must-have accessory of the summer is . . . earplugs!

Whether at a concert, mowing the lawn, or on a blanket watching fireworks, you can rest assured fitting those little plugs into your ears will go a long way toward protecting your hearing. They’re inexpensive and available at almost any pharmacy.

Keep Your Distance: Stand far away from the speakers at concerts — they put out a whopping 110 dB or more, so even with hearing protection, you’ll want to stay well back. And even at 20 yards away, small fi reworks can still impact your hearing, so put some distance be-

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Limit Your Exposure: Give your ears a break by stepping away from noise at regular intervals. Mowing the lawn? Take an extra rest if you mow for extended periods. Not crazy about the song? Move farther away from the stage or even outside, if that’s an option. One variable leading to hearing damage is length of exposure to noise, so proactively limit the duration.

Less Listening: It’s easy and common to grab the headphones and crank some tunes when jogging, biking, or waiting for the event to start, but don’t overdo it.

Keep the volume down, and take regular breaks — duration of sound exposure applies to headphones as well. Listening to audiobooks? Sorry, the same applies to you, too.

Plug ’n’ Go: Loud noise caught you by surprise? For a short-term quick fix, plug your ears (gently) with your fingers and quickly move away from the sound source. Putting distance between you and the sound lessens its intensity and, thus, any potential hearing damage.

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

Painkillers Can Raise Homocysteine

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

It’s a catch 22 if you are in pain and worried about opiates because then you will be switched to an NSAID drug like ibuprofen, naproxen, indomethacin, celecoxib or others.

These medications are phenomenal for reducing inflammation and relieving swelling and pain. The trouble is that they are strong drug muggers of folate, your natural vitamin B9 nutrient. That in and of itself, is enough for you to consider supplementing with natural folate.

A folate deficiency compromises your ability to repair DNA, which can raise your risk for cancer. This can increase neuropathic nerve pain making you super uncomfortable in your own skin. Tingling, pins and needles, ant-bite sensation, hot water sensations and more can cause you mental and physical pain that is sometimes unimaginable.

Painkillers in the NSAID category are known to negatively impact cardiovascular function, especially in middle-aged to older folks. This is in part due to the increase in homocysteine, which is due to the folate deficiency. You need adequate amounts of folate to break down homocysteine, and the drug mugging (nutrient depletion) of folate causes a buildup in homocysteine which should be perceived as “acid” on your heart, blood vessels and brain.

A buildup of homocysteine, will create more sulfur in your gut that leads to a “sulfur burp” which means you have a lot of belching and yet your digestive function tests are fine.

Homocysteine is toxic to your brain, it’s

not just about heart disease. It’s a dangerous poison to your brain and no amount of folic acid fixes it. In fact, folic acid, the synthetic form of folate can occupy the receptors on your cells, and cause less of the real deal (folate) to get on the cell receptor, and then into the cell.

Homocysteine is a stunt-double for glutamate, which is an excitotoxin. You might think of MSG in the same way as you do glutamate. Symptoms like anxiety, insomnia, mood instability, dark depression, brain fog, brain zaps, migraines, ADHD, hypnic jerks and bone pain are all tell-tale signs of hyperhomocysteinemia. This means that your homocysteine is higher than 15 µmol/L. It can be problematic for people in opiate and benzodiazepine withdrawal because the high homocysteine acts like an excitotoxin in the brain. You need to reduce homocysteine.

I’ve written a longer version of this article, and I’ll email it to you if you’d like it. Just sign up for my free newsletter, so I have you in my email database, and I’ll send out to you on Tuesday. In the meantime, the following nutrients are critical to reducing homocysteine: Vitamin B2, B9, B12 and B6 as well as zinc, magnesium, choline and betaine.

You’ll want to eat less meat and more salads and green veggies. Greens are very high in natural folate (vitamin B9) which drives the methylation pathway, which breaks down homocysteine. The problem with meat is that it’s very high in methionine, an amino acid that results in more homocysteine. So let the side dish be meat, and the main dish be greens.

(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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Dear Joel

By Joel Markel

Quality Time

Dear Joel, People seem so disconnected these days.

Everyone is on their ‘device’ everywhere you look. I see people at the beach or the garden, not enjoying nature, but texting.

I see it in my own family. Is the art of conversation a thing of the past? What can you suggest I do to get my family re-connected?

Answer It is sad to think about how much time people spend staring at a device instead of wonderful people and beautiful things in plain sight. There is some good news though; it seems there is a trend among teens to ‘go quiet’ at least for a few hours.

A friend of mine placed a basket at the front door and everyone has to drop their

phone in the basket before visiting. Another person told me the house rule is no phones at meal time. Here’s something else to try, for two weeks have everyone keep a journal of what they accomplished in a daily two-hour no device block. They will all be amazed at the results. Staying connected is important just remember that also means staying connected to the people right in front of you.

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.”

Surf City Yacht Club Open House

SURF CITY – The Surf City Yacht Club is having an Open House on Sunday May 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for those interested in learning more about club membership or

for those members or nonmembers who are still seeking a boat slip for this season. The Club is located at 9th Street and the bay in Surf City.”

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SANDY T’s

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By: Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates

Any taxpayer considering an appeal to their property taxes should first understand the deadlines and procedures involved.

Deadlines for Tax Appeals are continuously in a state of flux. If you are considering an appeal, it is of the utmost necessity that you contact your County Board of Taxation immediately upon receiving your tax bill to identify what your individualized filing deadline may be. The deadline to file a property tax appeal is normally April 1st, or within 45 days after the tax assessor mails you an assessment notice – whichever is later. However, this April 1st deadline may not always be when an appeal must be filed by. Monmouth County has a deadline of January 15th, and if any filing date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the filing date is pushed forward to the succeeding business day.

Additionally, an appeal deadline may radically change if the Municipality you currently live within goes through a revaluation year.

A revaluation year is a program undertaken by a municipality to appraise or re-appraise all real property within that taxing district, according to what the municipality considers “full and fair value” as of October 1 of the pretax year. If such a municipal-wide revaluation or municipal-wide reassessment has been implemented, then ordinarily an appeal deadline will be May 1st. Nonetheless this date is also subject to change based upon when the revaluation occurs. Due to these fluctuations of filing time-frames, it is extremely important to preemptively call to identify the exact date which your appeal

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must be filed within.

All appeals for properties under $1,000,000 occur with your County Board of Taxation.

This means that if you are dissatisfied with the judgment of the County Board of Taxation, you have 45 days from the date your judgment was mailed, to challenge this determination at your local level, and file a further appeal with the Tax Court of New Jersey. However, if your property is assessed for more than $1,000,000, you have the additional option of bypassing your County Board of Taxation, and filing your appeal directly with the State Tax Court. If your property falls within this higher threshold and is assessed for more than $1,000,000, but you decide to keep the tax appeal with your County Board of Taxation, the local Tax Board also retains the right to transfer the appeal directly to the Tax Court of New Jersey if they so choose appropriate.

The above items may be overwhelming and we at R.C. Shea and Associates can help you through the process. The law firm of R.C. Shea & Associates, Counsellors at Law, is a full service law firm representing and advising clients in the areas of Estate Planning, Estate Litigation, Personal Injury, General Litigation, Real Estate Law, Medicaid Law, Medical Malpractice, Workers’ Compensation, Land Use and Planning Law, Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney and much more. Call or visit our office Toms River office at 732-505-1212, 244 Main Street, Toms River, or visit our website at www. rcshea.com.

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CLASSIFIEDS For Rent Furnished Home - To share in Holiday City. $750/month - utilities, cable/internet included. You get private bedroom and bathroom. Security required. Female preferred. 732-977-7321.

(23) Rentals – 1 BR/1BA & 2 BR/1.5BA homes. Homestead Run 55+ Community Clubhouse, Pool, Activities - Toms River. www.homesteadrun. com. Call 732-370-2300.

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Yard Sale Jackson - Multi Family - Fountainhead 55+ Community. 1 Rose Drive (off North Cooks Bridge Road). Saturday, June 9. Raindate June 16. All kinds of treasures big and small. (24)

Auto For Sale 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1 New paint, new interior, 302 engine, Edelbrock intake, 4 bbl, headers. $18,500. Please call 908910-6205 or 732-281-0807, ask for Larry. Toms River, NJ. (22) 2004 Ford F250 Van - Well maintained truck. Good condition. Asking $4,500 or best offer. Call 848-258-3163.

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Boat For Sale

BOAT 21.5’ AQUASPORT OSPREY 215 - Yamaha Outbd < 100 hrs-1 owner; great fishing family boat w/head; Bayville. $13,900 OBO; call 973-868-8583.

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Items For Sale Household Items - Big things; bed set, sleeping sofa, coffee table and TV stand. Kitchen items, clothes, garage items. Everything must go.

Call 732-330-7616. 7A Swift Circle, in front of Clubhouse Village II. (24)

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, bric-a-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid.

Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (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) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-abrac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc.

Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) 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) CASH PAID!! - LP records, stereos, turntables, musical instruments, guitar, saxophone, cassettes, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115.

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Items Wanted 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)

Misc.

ATTENTION COLLECTORS I will find your collectables at garage and yard sales for you.

Bill 732-477-7225.

(23) Silver Ridge Clubhouse Flea Market first Saturday of every month. For more info call 848-251-3329. (t/n)

Help Wanted Micromedia looking for a high-energy account rep to sell print and online advertising in Ocean County. Competitive base, bonuses & company benefits. Successful applicant should possess good communication skills & a desire to grow with the company. E-Mail resumes to jallentoff@jersey shoreonline.com. EOE. (t/n) CNA/CHHA - The Pines is looking for experienced CNA’s/CHHA’s to provide excellence in care to our residents on our Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing units. If you are looking for an environment that rewards excellence, provides a fun work environment you should look no further! 7-3 PT (9 days a week and E/O w/e) – Skilled Nursing.

3-11 FT C N A(E/O weekend) 2 positions – Skilled Nursing. If possess excellent skills to provide care to dementia resident, come be part pf our NEW INNOVATIVE approach to service our residents with all levels of Dementia. 7-3 FTCHHA/C N A (e/o weekend) 3 positions – Assisted Living. 3-11 PT CHHA (e/o weekend) 1 Position – Assisted Living. Special weekend rates available for weekend commitment positions.Weekend commitment positions on all 3-11/11-7 shifts in both communities. Weekend program requires a commitment of 4 weekend shifts per month. Full Time positions offer competitive rate (based on experience), and excellent benefits including health, dental, life, Paid Time Off and 401(K) with generous match after 1 year. Apply in Person to: The Pines , 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@ thepinesatwhiting.org (23) The Goddard School on Route 70 in Toms River - Is hiring for multiple full time and part time positions! We provide a warm, loving environment for children ages from 6 weeks to 6 years. We are looking for fun, energetic teachers. Must be available Monday through Friday, between the hours of 6:30am-6pm. Looking to hire immediately. Salary based on experience. Benefits include Paid time off, 401K, and paid lunch on Fridays.

To learn more about our available positions or to set up an interview call 732-363-5530 or email your resume to dtomsriver2nj2@goddardschools.com.

Experienced Landscaper - Who has experience in all areas of residential landscaping. 30-40 hours a week.

No lawn cutting. Own transportation. Brick 732-678-7584. (t/n) Now Hiring Property Inspectors FT/PT in your area. Full, free training provided. msangelabove@comcast. net. 732-766-4425, Ask for Mel. (18)

Help Wanted 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 732-505-8000 today. (t/n) Help Wanted - The Borough of Lakehurst is seeking certified lifeguards for positions at Lake Horicon beginning June 13, 2018. Applicants must possess lifeguard/Red Cross certification/lakefront certification and be over eighteen years of age. Salary: $11 per hour. For application contact: Municipal Clerk Bernadette Dugan at 5 Union Avenue, Lakehurst, NJ 08733. For additional information, please call 732-657-4141. EOE. (23) Waitress - La Bamba Mexican Restaurant. Full or part time. Apply in person, 3200 Long Beach Blvd., Brant Beach. 609-342-1775.

(23) Part Time - 7 days a week. Driving School Instructors wanted. 10 years driving experience. Clean license, will train. Call 732-920-8830 for info. (23) 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) Part Time Food Service - We have an immediate need for Part Time Waitstaff/ Servers AM and PM shifts available, Dietary Aides, PT Dishwashers. We are a well established retirement/healthcare community located in Whiting. We offer competitive pay. Under the direction of great Food Service leadership team, you will be working in an environment where you get the support and training needed to grow in your culinary career.

The Pines offers an open door policy and Senior Leadership is always available and visible to our employees every day. Rate of pay starts at $9/hr. Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org (23) CHHA/CMA - Clinical Services. The Pines is currently looking for a Full Time Certified Home Health Aide (w CMA license) to work in our in-house clinic.

This individual will be responsible for providing care to independent living residents including assisting with bathing, dressing, and getting meals. In addition, this position will assist the clinical nurse with general administrative responsibilities. Hours of the position are 7-3, including every other weekend. 2 years of CHHA experience required. Certified Medication Aide license preferred. Full Time positions offer competitive rate (based on experience), and excellent benefits including health, dental, life, Paid Time Off and 401(K) with generous match after 1 year. Apply in Person to : The Pines , 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (23)

Services PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Over 5 decades of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. See our 2018 specials on our website. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732-500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Cleaning Services - Good prices.

Call 732-788-7986.

(26) Casey Bell Freelance Graphic Designer - Business cards, flyers, postcards and more. For more information 609-879-9631 or cbsprinting.weebly.com.

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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)

All Around Yard And Home Maintenance – Outdoor, indoor work done to your satisfaction. Cleaning, home repairs, yard upgrades, etc. References upon request. Very diligent. Fair estimates. Eddie Zsoka 732-608-4781. (31)

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

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

My 2 Girls Cleaning Service Spring Cleaning Specials - A package to meet all your needs. Bonded and insured. Same teams. Please call Donna at 732-914-8909 or 732-232-7058. (23)

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. (29)

Painting - By neat, meticulous craftsman who will beat any written estimate. Interior/exterior.

Free estimate. Fully insured. 732506-7787, 646-643-7678.

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

Insured. NJ license #13HV01888400.

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

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Landscape Services - Clean ups, dethatching, mulch & stone beds trimming, planting, & tearouts & more Call with needs 732-678-8681. (19)

Shopping Services - I do your food shopping for you. Good prices. Call 1-877-934-6746, ext. 94.

Go online, place your order at www.wegoshop.com.

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Dee’s Cleaning Service - Cleaning homes like yours since 1994.

Senior discounts. References provided upon request. Insured.

Call Dee 732-552-6633.

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AMERICA GOT TALENT! - Tone Antone & Gino will entertain YOU.Parties,Weddings, Clubs. Karaoke, Songs, Comedy.

Go to Tone Antone on You Tube.

Call 732-288-0970.

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Across 1 Dropped the ball 6 Pantry pest 9 Puts in a cooler 14 Successor of Pope John X 15 Like many indie films 17 “You Be __”: 1986 Run-D.M.C. hit 18 Dr. Brown’s classic drink 19 Pasadena institute 21 Mysterious power 22 Slush Puppie maker 23 Little snicker 25 Cries out for calamine 30 Three times, in an Rx 31 Notes after do 32 Prefix for “time” 33 __-wop music 35 Starting device: Abbr.

37 Belgian banknotes 38 Speedmaster watchmaker 40 __ Na Na 41 Gypsum painting surface 42 Whittled 43 President pro __ 44 Salt Lake City collegian 45 Remains in the fire?

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Attention All Active, Retired Military & Wounded Warriors

NEW JERSEY – May is Military Appreciation month and Crossroads Realty is proud to announce that we participate in U.S. Military on the Move, a program offered exclusively by Leading Real Estate Companies of the World.

When buying or selling a home, we have a program desig ned to reward America’s fighting men and women for their service to our country.

U.S. Military on the Move is a free real estate rebate and information program that allows you to earn cash back when you buy or sell a home. When you buy or sell a home through U.S. Military on the Move, you receive a cash rebate on the actual sales price – not a fixed amount based on a range of values – and you’ll receive your rebate at closing!

Crossroads has been assisting veterans and civilians reach their home ownership dreams since 1966. Byron Kotzas, founder of Crossroads Realty, was a veteran of the Air Force, piloting missions from 1942 to 1945 in WWII. He also has been an avid supporter of the ongoing efforts of the USO. Byron was legendar y for his philanthropic endeavors with many charities but the USO was very dear to home.

We thank you for your service. To find out more about this program, please call Tina Orth at 732-674-7913.

Sign Up Now for Eagleswood TownWide Yard Sale

EAGLESWOOD – On Saturday, June 2 and Sunday, June 3 people can search for antiques, collectibles and odds and ends all over Eagleswood Township. The yard sale hours depend on the resident but usually extend well into the afternoon. Residents may also decide to participate in either one or both days.

Now is the time to register so your house gets included on the list and map. Participating address lists and maps will be available for distribution only on Saturday, June 2 at the municipal building parking lot located on the corners of Division Street and Railroad Avenue between the hours of 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.

No permit is required and registrations fees are waived during this weekend.

Residents must register by noon on Friday, June 1. Please call 609-296-3040 extension 14 to register.

For questions regarding this release please contact Cindy Maresca at 609296-3040 ext. 14 or email at: cmaresca@ eagleswoodtwpnj.us.

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RED BANK – After a monumental return to television in 2018, American Idol announces it’s taking the show on the road with the American Idol Live! 2018 tour, spanning three months this summer.

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The 40 plus city tour will kick off on Wednesday, July 11 in Redding, CA and wrap on Sunday, September 16 in Washington, DC. Tickets go on sale to the public beginning Friday, May 11 at 10 a.m. local time, including tickets for a show slated at Red Bank’s historic Count Basie Theatre on Friday, September 14.

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OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County Vocational Technical School is now registering for the Summer Exploratory Culinary Arts Camps.

Participants will enjoy an immersive culinary experience as they learn about culinary equipment operation, kitchen safety, searing, sautéing, seasoning, sauce making, braising, brining, roasting, baking and pastas! The camps are open to students 12 -15 years of age.

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The cost for each session is $200. Registration forms are available at ocvts.org or by calling 732-473-3100 ext. 3196.

OCVTS is also hosting the Marine Science Summer Experience and the Performing Arts Summer Camp. For more information visit the OCVTS website ocvts.org.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of may 19 - may 25

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Making yourself financially secure may become a top priority. You may occasionally be awkward in social situations in the week ahead, but your pioneering spirit will help you successfully go it alone.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The higher you raise the bar, the greater the rewards. Set your goals as high as possible in the upcoming week and work towards achieving them. You and a special someone will be on the same page tonight.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Fight like a warrior if your career is on the line but exude warmth in social situations. The week ahead can be particularly profitable if your job includes sales.

You can compete without losing sight of good manners.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your friendliness may attract admirers, but don’t let them distract you from your obligations. As this week unfolds you may be able to stabilize or improve your financial condition with the help of a trustworthy partner.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Fanciful flirtations can sweeten the week ahead, but it is best to avoid any appearance of impropriety in the workplace.

You and a loved one may share a passion for picture perfect results and work hard to achieve it.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Take things as they are. You may get caught up in daydreams or fantasies as this week unfolds. Something that grabs your attention or looks attractive may reflect your wishful thinking rather than having intrinsic value.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You have

enough love and affection to share with everyone you meet. You are also generous with your cash.

Be crystal clear, however, if repayment is required and set a firm limit on spending for the week ahead.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): An opportunity may be too good to pass up. Taking a risk will likely meet with success if you don’t lose touch with common sense this week. Romantic moments with a loving partner may be in your near future.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Be prepared to make quick decisions in the upcoming week. Most battles are won or lost before they are even fought. There’s no challenge too big to conquer if you have done your homework and plan carefully.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your desire for a free-range lifestyle may be limited by family dynamics or demands. In the upcoming week you may be at a disadvantage in social settings or group activities. Focus on getting finances in shape.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Increase your energy levels. Competitive sports, workouts or even long walks with a partner can improve your productivity. Focus on long term investments in the week ahead and only purchase enduring products.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your obvious friendliness guarantees that everyone is pulling for you to succeed. You will receive helping hands whenever they are needed. Make choices that benefit many rather than a few in the week ahead.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Curry Favor: Tropical Recipe Provides Respite From Ever-Changing Seasonal Temps

By Wolfgang Puck People living in tropical climates understand the role that eating spicy foods can play in helping them adjust to the weather. A subtle or not-sosubtle jolt of chilies or the sweet-hot glow of fresh ginger (or similar seasonings) can warm you up from the inside when chilly breezes are blowing.

And, interestingly, those same ingredients can cool you off on a hot summer day by making you sweat just a little.

So now is a perfect time to cook something spicy, when many of us are still enjoying springtime temperatures while looking forward to summer’s arrival. That is why I’m happy to share a recipe straight out of the tropics for a seafood curry developed by my team of chefs at Spago in the Four Seasons Resort on Maui.

You’ll find curry in many different Asian cuisines, from India to Thailand and Malaysia to even Japan, where it was originally introduced by the British.

But the British, in fact, picked up their love of curry in India - an interesting example of how culinary influences can travel full circle.

This particular recipe, with its coconut milk base, sweet and tangy tamarind paste and more exotic ingredients like galangal (a root similar to ginger but earthier in flavor), is closest to the Thai style of curry. Use a mild or medium-spicy curry powder blend. You can find all of the ingredients in well-stocked ethnic markets or online; and in the recipe itself I suggest substitutions for items that may be harder to locate. To complement and balance with the spiciness, the sauce includes not only sweet banana but also fresh lemon, lime and orange juices.

To accompany the curry and soak up every drop of its delicious sauce, the recipe includes a tropical rice that’s as simple to make as the main dish itself.

Be sure to seek out jasmine rice, an easy-to-find long-grained variety prized for a fragrance reminiscent of its namesake.

Like so many good recipes, this one offers many opportunities for making up your own variations.

In place of the shrimp, feel free to substitute fresh scallops or chunks of whatever fish fillet you like, adjusting the cooking time according to the variety of seafood. You could also replace all or some of the banana with another tropic fruit such as pineapple or mango, or even something more exotic like the lychee. Sweet onion and squares of red, green, orange or yellow bell peppers also taste delicious and look beautiful added along with the fruit.

If you’ve never made curry before, this recipe provides a perfect introduction. And you’ll feel cool, both literally and figuratively, once you’ve added it to your repertoire!

SHRIMP AND BANANA CURRY WITH COCONUT RICE Serves 8 1/4 cup (60 mL) peanut oil 24 jumbo shrimp, about 4 1/2 pounds (2.25 kg), peeled and deveined 2 large ripe but firm bananas, peeled and chopped 1 green apple, cored and chopped 3 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled 2 stalks lemongrass, chopped 1/2 cup (125 ml) chopped fresh galangal, or 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped fresh ginger

1/4 cup (60 mL) finely chopped fresh ginger 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped green onion 4 tablespoons mild to medium-hot Thai or Indian curry powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 5 cups (1.25 L) canned coconut milk 1 lemon, juiced 1 lime, juiced 1 orange, juiced 4 tablespoons tamarind paste 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped fresh cilantro leaves 1/4 cup (60 mL) torn Thai basil leaves or regular basil leaves 3 dried kaffir lime leaves, or 3 large strips lime zest Coconut rice (recipe follows) In a saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. When it is hot enough to swirl easily, add the shrimp and saute, stirring continuously, just until they start to turn pink but are not yet cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the pan to a plate, and set aside.

Add the bananas, apple, garlic, lemongrass, galangal, ginger and green onion to the pan; saute, stirring continuously, until they begin to soften but yet brown, about 4 minutes. Add the curry powder and cumin, and saute, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the coconut milk, and stir and scrape to deglaze any pan deposits; then, stir in the lemon, lime and orange juices, tamarind paste and cilantro.

Bring to a boil; then, reduce the heat to maintain a simmer; cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes.

Strain the sauce through a fine-meshed sieve into a clean heatproof bowl. Return the sauce to the pan over medium-high heat. Stir in the Thai basil and kaffir lime leaves.

Return the shrimp to the sauce and cook just until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes longer. Mound the rice on the center of each heated serving plate.

Place 3 shrimp on top, and spoon the sauce over and around the rice.

COCONUT RICE Serves 8 2 cups (500 mL) jasmine rice 3 cups (750 mL) cold water 4 ounces (125 g) unsalted butter 1 orange, zested 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 cup (250 mL) finely shredded unsweetened coconut Pinch saffron threads 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro or mint leaves Put the rice in a fine-meshed strainer, rinse under cold running water, and drain well; repeat. Transfer the rice to a saucepan with a tight-fitting lid and add the 3 cups (750 mL) water.

Bring to boil over high heat; then cover securely with the lid, reduce the heat to maintain a very gentle simmer, and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and leave still covered to steam for about 10 minutes longer.

Uncover the rice, add the butter, orange zest, cumin and coconut, and stir lightly with a fork, fluffing the rice, until combined. With your fingertips, crumble the saffron over the rice and fluff again with the fork. Stir in the cilantro or mint and 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) © 2018 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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