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“The Situation” Talks Addiction, Recovery And Hope

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–Photo courtesy Design 446 From left: Lindsay Quintenz, Program Director of HOPE Sheds Light; Stephen Willis, Co-founder of HOPE Sheds Light; Pamela Capaci, Chief Executive Officer of HOPE Sheds Light; Mike Sorrentino; Lauren Pesce; Arvo Prima, Co-founder of HOPE Sheds Light, and Ann Marie Baker, Vice President of Design 446.

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By Chris Lundy TOMS R IVER – The Township Council appointed two alternates to the Municipal Utilities Authority, but not without an argument about politics.

Ben Montenegro and Alfonso Manforti, a former councilman, were appointed. According to records from the township and the MUA, these were existing positions; they weren’t

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created for anyone. All commissioners, including alternates, are paid $2,000 per year and have the option to take health benefits. It is unclear how much these benefits would cost because it is unknown what kind of coverage, if any, the alternates would select.

In the 2017 election, three Democrats won seats on the Township Council for the (MUA - See Page 4)

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By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino shared his experiences with addiction at the Finding HOPE for Life Suppor t Group Meeting recently at Holy Cross Lutheran Church.

The discussion was moderated by Steve Willis, co-founder of HOPE Sheds Light, a local nonprofit dedicated to educating families on the disease of addiction by creating awareness.

“We want to do our part to remove the fear and the stigma of this disease by offering a loving and safe environ ment that leads

MUA Members Appointed Amid Political Fight

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By Jennifer Peacock Governor Phil Murphy was in town to announce the completion of construction of the Thomas A. Mathis bridge May 25.

The governor was introduced on this windy morning by Seaside Park Mayor Robert W. Matthies. Toms River mayor Thomas Kelaher was also in attendance.

“This is truly one of the Jersey Shore’s iconic communities, both of them I have to say,” Murphy said.

“You’ve come back strong from Hurricane Sandy and (Bridge - See Page 5)

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–Photo by Bob Vosseller Karma, based on Grand Central Avenue in Seaside Height is the focus of new ordinances and criminal charges stemming from alleged incidents of underage drinking during Memorial Day weekend.

By Bob Vosseller SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Business Administrator Christopher J. Vaz plans to propose a set of proposals to end, “once and for all, the craziness that occurs this time of year with

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Situation: Continued From Page 1 families to wellness, and the community as well,” said Willis.

Finding HOPE is a support group that meets the second and fourth Tuesday of every month at the Holy Cross Lutheran Church, where anyone can go to get or give support to those dealing with the disease of addiction.

At the meeting, Sorrentino, accompanied by his f iancée Lauren Pesce, shared their journey through addiction and recovery, which transformed “The Situation” into somewhat of “The Inspiration.”

You may remember Sorrentino from his infamous rise to fame on MTV’s Jersey Shore, where his character “The Situation” was known for partying hard. What you may not have known was that he also battled with addiction to prescription painkillers for five years following the end of the show.

Now clean, Sor rentino credits the Discovery Institute for Addictive Disorders and Pesce for his accomplishment.

Discovery encouraged him to “put all hands on deck” and do whatever it takes to be clean.

“I’ll be honest, I hated everything about it [rehab],” joked Sorrentino. “But…I wanted better for myself and I was going to do whatever it takes to get there.”

“I am responsible and accountable for my decisions in life, and no one is coming to save me,” he added.

Sorrentino went through about a full year of treatment with Discover y, a combination of inpatient, outpatient, and one-on-one counseling. He said that he stuck to it and gave it his all, which helped him come out the other side.

One thing that treatment helped Sorrentino to do was face “the wreckage of his past,” and all of the bad decisions he may have made while using. He remarked that someone who has suffered with addiction, who wants to recover, is eventually going to have to face his/her past, just as he did, so they can move forward.

“I had to humble myself, I had to educate myself, I had to understand that I didn’t know everything,” said Sorrentino on the start of his recovery.

His f irst step to f ight some of the negativity during the beginning stages of recovery, he said, was to be a better person. “It costs zero dollars to be a kind person.”

Sorrentino also noted that his “obsessive personality” made it difficult to stay on the road to recovery. “I had to get to the root of it [the problem],” he said.

A popular theme of Jersey Shore was their schedule of GTL or Gym, Tan, and Laundry. Sorrentino remarked that du r ing his recover y he altered that schedule to GTM: Gym, Tan, and (recovery) Meeting.

Sorrentino’s fiancée also spoke about how their relationship also contributed to his recovery. Pesce and Sorrentino dated during college around 2004. After going their separate ways for some

time, they came b a ck t oge t h e r i n 2013. Pe s c e s a id she knew Sor rentino “while he was actively using.”

She explained that Sor rentino would go t h roug h st ages of doing g reat and then relapsing while he was using.

“He would relapse, and he would relapse hard, and it would be devastating; I stuck by him through that, it was not easy,” she said.

Pesce shared her ow n ex p e r ie n c e s with addiction, having a younger b r ot he r s u c c u mb to an overdose four years ago. This experience helped her to work on herself and embolden her to be a contributing factor to Sor rentino’s recovery.

She accompanies Sorrentino to his recover y meetings and work events, noting “I try to be a layer of support for him.”

“I live right now with new purpose, peace, and integrity,” said Sorrentino.

–Photo courtesy Design 446 “I don’t lie, I don’t cheat, I don’t steal, I don’t drink, I don’t drug…I don’t even speed,” he joked.

Sorrentino remarked that he wouldn’t have dreamed that he has become the person he sees himself as today and he is grateful.

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prom and graduation parties in Seaside Heights motel/hotels and apartments.”

Vaz stated on social media on May 23 that the Borough Attorney Jean Cipriani was directed to seek an immediate injunction in Ocean County Superior Court toward the operator of Karma to stop its operation on grounds that the nightclub was in violation of the existing site plan approvals for a restaurant.

According to the land use board’s 2008 approval the licensee must operate a full restaurant service to be run by an independent restauranteur on the first level. A 2002 site plan approval included a representation by the prior licensee that the proposed construction would contain a restaurant facility together with a pub which would have a sports bar theme. Live entertainment, specifically jazz, would be played on occasion at the site.

The owners of Savor, the restaurant that previously operated out of the facility, announced in April that it would not be returning. The current ownership recently announced its opening on Memorial Day weekend as a nightclub on social media.

Its grand opening was promised to include a May 27 “hyperglow party” which on social media describes itself as an ongoing large party of high energy dance music in an ultra violet atmosphere.

Several criminal incidents that occurred during Memorial Weekend at Karma led to further scrutiny of the business’s operation.

Borough Police Chief Thomas Boyd said May 28 that “due to the incidents of overdoses and underage drinking I can’t comment on this ongoing investigation.”

MUA: Continued From Page 1 first time in years. The Republicans still have the majority.

Council members said that Montenegro is a suggestion from the Democrat side and Manforti is from the Republican side.

“That is the type of bipartisanship we should see in town,” said Councilwoman Laurie Huryk, one of the new Democrat members of the council.

However, heated words were said over the matter.

Councilman Daniel Rodrick, one of the other new Democrats on the council, took issue with the Republican choice of Manforti. He said that the voters issued a “mandate” that they didn’t want him holding office (when he lost his re-elec-

Vaz said that Cipriani will be directed to prepare and serve a separate administrative complaint seeking revocation of the operator’s Alcohol Beverage Commission license.

He also stated that a multi-layered proposal will soon be presented to the governing body that would include the introduction of an ordinance resembling those in other municipalities that state, “no room shall be rented to any person who shall be under 21 years of age at the time of the rental when not accompanied by a parent or legal guardian or providing proof of emancipation. Said age is set to deter security issues associated with underage drinking, violence, and vandalism.”

“Enough is enough,” Mayor Anthony Vaz said on May 28. “The Vaz administration will be working on this very forcefully and rapidly.”

Mayor Vaz noted that Christopher, who is his son, also plans to introduce a resolution that directs code enforcement and requests state inspectors to strictly enforce occupancy limits and fire code requirements.

The administrator also wants to see an ordinance approved that bans the sale of wristbands to persons who are not registered guests of the rental units.

Vaz also posted to social media that “the problems in Seaside Heights will not fix themselves. History has proven year after year that babysitting the minors and trying to control the chaos is not the solution.”

“We owe a greater effort to finding a solution to the Seaside Heights property owners - both residential and business owners - who have invested tens of millions of dollars into rebuilding the community after Superstorm Sandy,” Vaz added.

tion campaign last year). He didn’t think someone should have access to township health care just for attending a few meetings a month.

Councilman George Wittmann, a Republican, countered that Rodrick shouldn’t be taking health insurance from the town, either.

There was more arguing about the issue but ultimately, the appointments were made, with Rodrick being the only “no” vote.

In an email to JerseyShoreOnline.com after the meeting, Rod r ick explained that he didn’t think any political allies should be appointed to the board just so they can get health insurance. He also thought that the MUA should be dissolved, leaving just the employees who “actually do the work.”

Rosa Parks: First Lady Of Civil Rights

TOMS RIVER – Thanks to the generosity of the New Jersey Council for the Humanities and the non-profit American Historical Theatre, Ocean County Historical Society will feature Miss Alexandra Ford, portraying the role of Rosa Parks:

First Lady of Civil Rights on June 3 from 2-4 p.m.

Refreshments will be served. Please register. For more information, contact the Ocean County Historical Society at 732341-1880 or visit oceancountyhistory.org.

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Bridge: Continued From Page 1 today we’re going to make the shore a little bit stronger.”

The original eastbound bridge was completed in 1950, linking Toms River and Seaside Heights over the Barnegat Bay. It’s partnered with the westbound Tunney Bridge.

Construction began in November 2015 and was expected to be completed by this summer. Between November and May over the last three years, workers have been rebuilding the bridge, rebuilding decking and making much-needed safety improvements and structural repairs. It just made it before the official start of summer at the shore, Memorial Day weekend. More than 13,000 vehicles cross that bridge every day during the summer season.

Matthies offered his comments to Jersey Shore Online via email several days after the governor’s visit.

“The fact that the bridge retrofit is now complete and access to and from Barnegat Bay Island can once again proceed with normalcy, is good news to residents, visitors and business people alike. The long enduring of traffic backup congestion, rerouting of automobile lanes and a sense of a lack of safety is fi nally over after three difficult years,” Matthies wrote. “Although the major construction was limited to off season (winter) months, we quickly found out how much the planners did not factor in the reality of thousands of cars using

restricted access to attend a Polar Bear Plunge or St. Patrick’s Day Parade and so on. Not only were there the delays, fits of road rage and out of area visitors who declared that they wouldn’t return, but also the real concern of locals who questioned possible serious and timely interruptions to fi rst responders and other safety issues. However as challenging as the project was on both sides, it is in the past and the rehabbed Mathis Bridge is ready to serve our needs for another couple of decades.”

The $56.4 million-bid project was funded in the Transportation Improvement Program through the National Highway Performance Program. Ocean County officials confi rmed that the construction cost $59.95 million as of May 21, 2018, with an additional $14.2 million in soft costs, a figure that was provided to the county by the state last year. NJDOT did not respond to a Jersey Shore Online request for this information.

Murphy called the area one of the most “picturesque scenes” in New Jersey, with the peaceful bay waters.

“As one of just three major water crossings connecting the Barnegat peninsula to mainland New Jersey, and the only one south of Mantoloking, the Mathis Bridge is a lifeline for residents and day trippers,” Murphy said. “It is the busiest access point to the barrier islands’ beaches and its equally famous boardwalk.

Now, thankfully, getting here is going to be a good deal easier with the newly

refurbished Mathis Bridge fully opening to traffic.”

Shore tourism contributes $44 billion to the state economy, the governor emphasized. Much of that chunk happens in the Mathis Bridge communities. The completed bridge will help both local and state economies.

“It’s supported this community’s economy for 68 years, and it’s ready to be here for at least another 68,” Murphy said.

Murphy was joined by NJDOT commissioner Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti.

“As the governor noted, the strength of our economy is solely dependent on the strength of our transportation infrastructure. And so the health of the Jersey Shore economy is dependent on the ability of people to reach where they live, where they work and where they come to play from May until September,” Gutierrez-Scaccetti said. “The state has made a significant investment in the shore region transportation infrastructure over the past several years, like the Route 37 Mathis Bridge…”

Gutierrez-Scaccetti shared a personal observation, saying when she would reach that bridge, she knew she had finally reached the shore, “the fun was ready to begin.”

The governor did mention the ongoing construction at Routes 37 and 166, both state roads undergoing intersection improvements, pointing to the state’s commitment to upgrade critical infrastructure.

Ocean County Freeholder Joseph Vicari was invited to the 10 a.m. May 25 press conference on the bayside of Seaside Park but was unable to attend due to prior official commitments. He sent a letter to the governor back in March addressing construction delays and its disastrous impact on local businesses and asked for some sort of relief.

Murphy was in Ocean County in April to sign a bill blocking off-shore drilling.

Vicari was at that signing and was able to have face time with the governor about the construction problems. A member of Murphy’s team accompanied Vicari to the construction site, where they spoke to several local business owners about the impact of the construction.

“They’re making some progress, but that’s progress that should have been done at least 12 months ago,” Vicari said in a phone call with Jersey Shore Online.

“They did not get working on that until I spoke with them personally. Then, they started working at a faster pace. But what they should have done from the beginning last year, work at night from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., get twice as much work done and it would have been under-budget. Since I had the discussion with the governor, he has made improvements. But some people are still upset because they’ve lost business over the last three years.”

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Bridge: Continued From Page 5 program started back in 1983 “to foster an economic climate that revitalizes designated urban communities and stimulates their growth by encouraging businesses to develop and create private sector jobs through public and private investment,” according to the state’s Department of Community Affairs, which oversees the program.

That program offers a 3.3125 percent sales tax, tax-free purchases on equipment and upgrades, and other benefits.

As for the Mathis Bridge, Vicari said the

Free Citizenship Classes Offered In Toms River

TOMS RIVER – Legal newcomers to the United States can learn what it takes to become a naturalized citizen in a series of free classes to be offered this summer at Donovan High School from June 19 to July 26,2018.

The six week citizenship preparation program assists par ticipants to complete their N400 applications for citizenship and presents the content of the questions asked at the interview in US history, government and civics.

“Our program prepares applicants to handle the inter view process and to be successful on the exam,” says Sr. Peggy Nulty, who has led citizenship programs in New Jersey since 1996.

Currently 195 immigrants from many different countries, such as Colombia, the Ukraine, Mexico, India, Peru, Russia and Costa Rica, have become US citizens through this program.

The free program, which is funded by a Charitable Trust Foundation, relies on a combination of professional teachers, volunteer tutors and attorney consultation to assist both individuals and the classes.

In order to qualify for the program, participants must meet three requirements: • Be able to read, speak, and write English • Have a Green card for 5 years (or 3 if married to a US citizen) • Be able to pay the government application fee of $725 which is sent in with the application.

Classes meet Tuesday and Thursday nights for three hours each session at Donovan High School. Pre-registration is required by calling Sr. Nulty at732998-3153. Regist ration is scheduled for June 11 at 6 p.m. at Donovan High School, 685 Hooper Ave., Toms River, NJ.

The Toms River Times, June 2, 2018, Page 7 original plan nearly 70 years ago was to make it a single-span bridge. Ultimately those plans were scrapped for a double leaf bascule moveable span bridge. The narrow lanes gained only about a foot each.

Gutierrez-Scaccetti outlined other ongoing shore projects, which include: • Route 72 Manahawkin Bridge replacement, $312 million, to be com-

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pleted 2021 Route 50 Tuckahoe River Bridge project, $11.7 million, reopened May 2017 Routes 37, 70 and 72, $33 million NJDOT road resurfacing Garden State Parkway, $900 million, started in 2008, different projects from Toms River to Cape May NJDOT Local aid program for Toms

River, Seaside Heights, Seaside Park, $1 million The Mathis Bridge is named for state senator and New Jersey secretary of state Thomas A. Mathis (1869-1958), who made his home in Toms River. He was the Republican “boss” or “kingpin” in Ocean County, especially during the 1930s, according to reports. He reportedly committed suicide at the age of 88.

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Ocean County’s 10th Residential Document Shredding Program

By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – The Ocean Count y Residential Document Sh redding Program is back as of April 14 for its 10th year. The program will include 22 locations throughout Ocean County, serviced by IDSAutoshred.

“This free and very popular program moves around the county providing a layer of safety from identity theft,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Gerry P. Little. “This is an opportunity to rid your home of papers that may include sensitive information and should be shredded rather than just tossed into recycling or the trash.”

Locations for the program this year include: • Eagleswood Township Municipal Complex Lot: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 9 • S t a f f o r d To w n s h i p , S o u t h e r n Ocean County Recycling Center Lot: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 16 • Bay Head Recycling Center Lot: 9

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a.m. to 11 a.m., June 23 Manchester Township High School Soccer Field Lot: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 30 Lakewood Public Works Yard: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., July 13 Tuckerton Recycling Center Lot: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., July 21 Ocean Township Municipal Complex Lot: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., July 28 Lakehurst Public Works Yard Lot: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Aug. 4 Toms River Township, Riverwood Park Lot: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Aug. 10 Lacey Township Recycling Center Lot: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Aug. 18 Pi ne Beach, Walli ng Field Lot, 601 Station Ave., 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Aug. 25 Seaside Heights Recycling Center Lot: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Sept. 8 Surf City Police Department Lot: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Sept. 15 Point Pleasant Recycling Center Lot: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sept. 22

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J a c k s o n To w n s h i p M u n i c i p a l Buildi ng Rea r Lot: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sept. 29 Commercial documents will not be accepted at the sites. Shredding is for paper documents and forms. Make sure to remove all staples and paper clips from documents! Things not to bring i nclude x-r ays, CDs, f loppy d isk s, microfilm, and file folders. Residents are limited to six boxes or bags of documents per event.

Each location will run the complete schedule or until the truck is full; one truck can hold 10,000 to 12,000 pounds of paper.

Ocean County also offers drop-off boxes at both County recycling centers for shredded office paper. This is where you should bring shredded office paper instead of placing it in curbside recycling receptacles.

“Recycling helps to save landf ill space and protects the environment.

We encourage our citizens to take ad-

vantage of the programs offered and to help make a difference in preserving our natural resources,” said Little.

Toms River Fire Bureau: Change Batteries In Smoke Detectors TOMS R I V ER – The Toms R iver Bu reau of Fi re Prevent ion rem i nds residents to change the batteries in your smoke alar ms and carbon monoxide detectors.

“Replacing the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms when you adjust your clocks twice a year is an easy way to ensure that your family is protected,” said Bob Yaiser, Public Education Officer for the Bureau of Fire Prevention.

According to the National Fire Protection Agency, three out of every five home fire deaths result from fires in homes with no smoke alarms.

“Every year in New Jersey there are fire fatalities in homes that did not have smoke alarms or where the alarms did not function because of dead batteries,” Yaiser said. “If you do not have a smoke alarm or carbon monoxide detector, you need to get one. Test your smoke alarms every month and replace the battery at least once a year. If the alarm makes a ‘chirping’ sound, replace it immediately.”

Smoke alarms should be in every bedroom and common area on each f loor of a home and mounted at least 10 feet from the stove and less than 12 inches from the ceiling and away from doors, windows, and ducts.

For more i n for m at ion about f i re safety, contact the Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention at 732-240-5153 or online at trfireprevention.com.

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

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Congressman Tom MacArthur WASHI NGTON, D.C. - C o n g r e s s m a n To m MacA r thu r chaired the Bipar tisan Heroin Task Force roundtable on effective addiction treatment and recovery.

D u r i ng t he rou ndt able, member s received an update from Christopher M. Jones, PharmD., M.P.H, of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SA M HSA); Joh n Bro -

gan, the Chief Recovery Sp e cial ist for Lifel i ne Recover y Suppor t Services in the Ocean County Prosecutors Office Blue Hart Program; and Chief Brian Rhodes of the Nashua ( NH) Fire and Rescue Department. Director Jones gave remarks on the national state of the opioid crisis and the federal response. Mr. Brogan and Chief Rhodes described the innovative programs

Capitol Comments Senator Cory Booker

WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) called on Facebook to enact a number of additional reforms on the heels of its recent announcement that it would undergo a civil rights audit and political bias review. Specifically, Booker pushed Facebook to use its data as a source for good by creating a public data trust and establishing industry-wide ethical frameworks.

“Announcing plans for a civil rights and safety audit is an important and significant step,” Booker wrote in a letter sent to Facebook Co-Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg. “However, the audit is one action among many Facebook should take to provide its users a more inclusive, equitable, and safe platform. I urge Facebook to partner with outside stakeholders to use Facebook’s vast trove of data as a force for positive change.

“I also strongly suggest that Facebook work with

organizers, activists, technologists and data ethicists to establish industry-wide ethical frameworks and implement a Data Code of Ethics,” Booker added.

Booker also called on the tech giant to improve diversity within its ranks, citing unacceptable statistics such as the fact that only one percent of the fi rm’s U.S. technical employees identify as black.

“If Facebook is t r uly committed to eliminating harassment and discrimination on its platform and understanding how social media and big data affects underserved communities, then recruiting, hiring, and retaining diverse researchers and data scientists must be an imperative,” Booker wrote.

The letter follows similar questions Booker asked of Zuckerberg during a hearing in the Senate last mont h. I n respon se to Booker’s questions, Zuckerberg indicated openness to auditing the fi rm’s

Opioid Treatment and Recovery Discussed Nationwide

t hey h ave le d i n t hei r communities, which have successf ully con nected individuals to much-needed treatment and reduced local overdose deaths.

“We are losing 174 Americans every day to the opioid crisis,” Congressman MacAr thur said. “They aren’t just numbers. These are people whose lives were stolen f rom them and cut short. They were someone’s son or daughter, brother or sister, soulmate or friend. If we lost 174 people from a plane crash two days in a row,

we would ground every plane and do whatever is necessary to keep people safe. We need that intensity of effort to overcome this crisis. It may be bigger than any of us, but it isn’t bigger than all of us together.”

Ocean County is considered to be the epicenter of the fight against opioid addiction in New Jersey and the county was recently designated as a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) after collaborative efforts by U.S. Senator Cory Booker,

Congressman MacArthur and County Prosecutor, Joseph Coronato.

“Our nation needs to take a comprehensive approach to treating addiction, which impacts the mind, body, and soul,” Brogan said. “The work of the Bipartisan Heroin Task Force in Congress is crucial to bring people together to develop comprehensive solutions t hat w il l help u s t reat this disease. Thanks to C o n g r e s s m a n M a cA rthur and Congresswoman Kuster, for inviting me

to discuss the successful treatment efforts we are seeing on the ground in Ocean County.”

“South Jersey has been hit particularly hard and I’m grateful for the commitment of our first responders, recovery specialists a nd healt hca re community,” MacArthur continued. “The Bipartisan Heroin Task Force has made progress and we will stand with our local communities in providing the resources and initiatives to help us overcome this together.”

Facebook Has The Power To Be Used Ethically practices and policies as it relates to discrimination on the platform.

The full text of the letter is as follows: Dear Mr. Zuckerberg: I am encouraged by the announcement that Facebook will facilitate an independent civil rights and safety audit of Facebook’s products and policies in order to respond to the rampant hate speech, discr iminator y practices, censorship, and surveillance occurring on the platform. In response to questions I posed to you during last month’s Senate hearing into Facebook’s data malpractice, you stated such an audit was a “ver y good idea.” I am heartened this idea is being bolstered with real action.

A thorough, open assessment of Facebook’s operations is a necessary step to better understanding how Facebook’s products and policies failed to protect vulnerable communities.

Yet, there is more to be done. Building communities and truly bringing the world closer together will require more than mitigating the harm caused

by Facebook’s missteps.

Rather, Facebook must

commit to harnessing its data to positively affect those communities. This is not a task that Facebook should endeavor upon on its own.

Therefore, I urge Facebook to partner with outside stakeholders to use Facebook’s vast trove of data as a force for positive change. Advocates have suggested that Facebook create a public data trust - a clearinghouse where students, community leaders, organizers, scientists and developers can access anonymized Facebook data for research in service of the public interest. Indeed there are already notable examples of Facebook using its internal researchers and technology to serve the public good by: proactively detecting suicidal posts before they’re reported; increasing our understanding of housing prices; and helping relief organizations around the world respond to natural disasters. The possibilities for Facebook’s user data are endless and, accordingly, its usage should not be restricted to internal Facebook researchers and scientists. Partnering with community-led organiza-

tions in a data trust could help to scale their work in racial justice, women’s health, affordable housing, violence reduction, and many other fields in ways simply not possible outside of Facebook.

To be sure, even the most well-intentioned research demands oversight and accountability and Facebook has not always conducted its experiments in ways that were forthcoming and transparent. Given the sensitivity of the research data and potential for abuse, I also strongly suggest that Facebook work with organizers, activists, technologists and data ethicists to establish industry-wide ethical frameworks and implement a Data Code of Ethics. Additionally, just as the civil rights and safety audit will subject Facebook’s practices and policies to external review, Facebook’s research efforts should also be rigorously reviewed and analyzed by an outside entity.

Finally, as I mentioned during the hearing, Facebook must improve its diversity numbers. Silicon Valley remains disturbingly behind in matters of inclusion. You recently announced that by the end

of the year Facebook will create 5,000 new positions, for, among other f unctions, reviewing content.

However, only 1 percent of Facebook’s U.S. technical employees identify as black. If Facebook is truly committed to eliminating harassment and discrimination on its platform and understanding how social media and big data affects underserved communities, then recruiting, hiring, and retaining diverse researchers and data scientists must be an imperative.

Announcing plans for a civil rights and safety audit is an important and significant step. However, the audit is one action among many Facebook should take to provide its users a more inclusive, equitable, and safe platform. Facebook’s mission statement is “Give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together.” Giving people the power means exactly that. I urge you to make your decision to work with outside entities on an audit the genesis of a larger commitment by Facebook to share information and resources with the community that makes Facebook what it is.

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Relay For Life Of Toms River TOMS RIVER – The Relay for Life movement is the signature fundraising event for the American Cancer Society (the country’s largest private contributor towards Cancer Research).

Each year, hundreds of residents gather in our area for the Relay for Life of Toms River in order to save lives, to celebrate lives, and to continue to lead the fight for a world without

cancer.

This year’s event will take place on June 8 at the Toms River High School North Track at 3 p.m.

For more information and to register for this upcoming event, please visit relayforlife.org/ tomsrivernj or feel free to contact ACS Community Manager Michael Brady AT 732 292 4256 OR Mike.Brady@cancer.org.

Grounds For Sculpture Van Tour TOMS RIVER – Travel to Mercer County for this Grounds for Sculpture Van Tour on June 22.

The Grounds for Sculpture is a 42-acre feast for the senses. It features 270 sculptures by various artists positioned on meticulously landscaped parkland. Join us for a self-guided tour!

There will be an additional $18 admission cost for adults and $15 cost for seniors (65+). Outside food is not permitted, so please bring money to dine at one of the on-site eateries.

We will leave from the Parking lot at Cattus Island County Park, Toms River at 9 a.m. and return at 3:30 p.m. For ages 9 and up.

Friends Of The Ocean County Library - Toms River Book Sale

TOMS RIVER – The Friends of the Ocean County Library Toms River will host a Book Sale on Friday, June 8 and on Saturday, June 9 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Stock up on books for all ages and reading interests at great prices! All proceeds from the sale go to support library activities and programs.

How To Organize Your Computer Files

TOMS RIVER – If you’re having trouble finding files that you have saved, or if you would like to know how to organize them more efficiently this is the class for you!

Join the Toms River branch on June 11 from 9:30-11 a.m. You will learn to create folders, sort files, and create shortcuts for opening frequently used files and other useful tips.

Mouse skills required. Registration required.

Registration begins on May 25, 2018.

OCL Author Event: Meet Chris Bohjalian TOMS RIVER – Ocean County Library proudly welcomes New York Times Best Selling author Chris Bohjalian on June 4 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

A master when it comes to creating novels of literary suspense, Chris’s latest novel The Flight Attendant has received positive reviews from USA Today and many other publications. Mr. Bohjalian will discuss his newest novel and those that have influenced him as a writer.

Books will be available for purchase. Following his talk, Mr. Bohjalian will sign books and autographs.

This event is co-sponsored by The Friends of the Ocean County Library.

Wooden Boat Festival

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Seaport Society will host the Wooden Boat Festival on July 21 from 9 a.m.- 3p.m. at Huddy Park on the corner of Water Street and Main Street.

Admission is free. There will be antique and classic boats, food vendors, maritime artists, crafts, and build and sail model boats for kids.

For more information, call 732-349-9209.

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Tickets Available For OCC Foundation Scholarship Celebration

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County College Foundation will host the 2018 Annual Scholarship Celebration on Friday, June 15 at 6 p.m. on the OCC Main Campus in Toms River. This year’s event will honor Ocean County Freeholder Virginia “Ginny” Haines (Toms River) as Humanitarian of the Year. Tickets are on sale.

The evening’s festivities will feature a sumptuous gourmet buffet, live entertainment by The Jazz Lobsters, dancing, and a silent auction. Cocktail Attire is requested. The event committee is chaired

by Noelle Carino (Toms River), Chair of the OCC Foundation Board of Trustees.

Kenneth J. Malagiere (Toms River), Executive Director of the OCC Foundation,

will co-host the evening’s festivities with Mrs. Carino.

Tickets are $200 per person. Proceeds from the OCC Foundation’s 2018 Annual Scholarship Celebration will benefit the mission of the Foundation.

To support a student with a scholarship or for information on how to become a sponsor, donate an auction item, or purchase tickets, call the OCC Foundation at 732-255-0492 or visit the Foundation page at go.ocean.edu/gala.

The Ocean County College Foundation is a private nonprofit organization dedicated to the growth and development of the College through scholarships, endowments, and capital and special projects.

Hop Sauce Festival

BEACH HAVEN – The 5th annual Hop Sauce Fest will be on June 2, 2018 from 11a.m.-7 p.m. at Veteran’s Memorial Park, Beach Haven.

Enjoy delicious eats from some of the best local restaurants, hundreds of hot sauces, over 50 craft beers on tap, live music, and amazing artists and a DJ!

They offer 3 types of tickets to create the ultimate Hop Sauce experience: • General Admission • Beer Tasting Ticket • VIP Experience Children ages 12 and under enter free. No refunds. Rain or shine event.

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South Students Excel in eCYBERMISSION STEM Competition

TOMS RIVER – Two teams of 9th grade biology students at Toms River High School South placed in the state during the U.S. Army Educational Outreach Program’s (AEOP) 16th annual eCYBERMISSION STEM competition.

The “Takin’ Out The Trash” team placed 2nd in the state of New Jersey and the “Rocks Rock” team was an honorable mention winner. These South teams proudly claimed two of the three state honors that were awarded.

In all, four teams from High School South participated in the nationwide webbased science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) competition by identifying a real-life problem in their community. The teams, led by their biology teacher and team advisor, Charlene Wallace, were required to ask a question and then use scientific practices to develop and explain a solution.

The “Takin’ Out The Trash” team developed their mission folder – the official write up for the project – by asking the question, “Are people more or less likely to contribute to their community if they are given an incentive?” The team earned second place in the state for their submission and each student received a $500 U.S. EE Savings Bond.

The four HSS teams were: • “Takin’ Out The Trash”: Riley Konopka, Mikayla Beaton, and Jenna Nguyen (second place state winners) • “Rocks Rock”: Will Flores, Connor Riccardi, and Nicholas Gusky (honorable mention state winners) • “Shake It Up”: Lena Ewing, Julia Morgan, Kaytlyn Cazassa, and Andrea Sana (certif-

icate of achievement) • “All About DNA”: Angelica Lazzaro, Lauren Webster, and Laurel Nadeau (certificate of achievement) “I am extremely proud of all of these students and their dedication to this project. I mentored these students after school and they completed a lot of the work on their own free time,” said Mrs. Wallace. “They all did an amazing job and deserve to be recognized.”

The teams entered the e C Y BE RMISSION competition as part of Mrs. Wa l l a c e ’s commitment –Photo courtesy TRRS to a grant she was awarded earlier in the year from the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA). Through this grant she was able to work with the AEOP on multiple projects and offer her students special opportunities that focus on STEM. All of the projects have aligned with the AEOP’s mission to provide teachers and students with Army-sponsored STEM-centered programs aimed at engaging students and attracting them to future careers focusing in STEM. In a press release regarding the eCYBERMISSION competition, NSTA President Dr. David Crowther said, “The level of creativity and dedication these students have shown through their projects is truly impressive. Their imaginative ideas are shining examples of the innovation we try to foster every day in STEM education classrooms nationwide.” He continued, “We congratulate the state winners on what they’ve achieved so far and applaud all of the team advisors for engaging and inspiring their students to make a real difference in the world around them.”

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TOMS RIVER – Prior to the start of the 2017-2018 school year, Toms River Regional Schools earned a $10,000 grant from SAP in support of a project called #WeAreTRCoders, for which the primary goal was to teach intermediate-level girls the basics of coding, including computer and digital language programming.

Throughout the year, this cohort of g i rl s h ave ap pl ie d t hei r new fou nd prog ram m i ng and debuggi ng sk ills and knowledge to authentic purposes, identifying and addressing real-world

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The #WeAreTRCoders project culminated with a field experience to the SAP innovation space in New York City on May 23. Accompanied by parents and district educators, students took advantage of the grant-funded NYC trip to work with volunteer professionals and engage with high-tech robots, all within the confines of a real-world professional environment … with great city views.

Jersey Cares: Volunteer at People’s Pantry TOMS RIVER – Volunteer at People’s Pantry Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Jersey Cares is a non-profit community-based organization that works to meet compelling community needs by encouraging civic en-

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Visit our website at jerseycares.org for additional information or to register to volunteer.

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To earn the grant, it was required that Intermediate North crowd source some initial funding, and its school community responded immediately by contributing nearly $1,000 in the first 24 hours.

After a successful funding and grant campaig n, the project—led by ESL teacher (and the school’s Educational Services Professional of the Year) Karen Huerta and technology teacher Eric

Bennett (who leads the constr uction component)—is underway.

From the school: “[Recently] we put together our first two raised beds. We are currently assembling two more raised beds to be put in place next week next to the two already in place. I am meeting with a member from the Toms River DPW to make arrangements to receive a load of leaf mulch to fill our beds. We are hoping to have the beds ready for planting by the beginning of June. I will be purchasing our plants next week so they will be here on site when our beds are ready.”

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Toms River Police Hiring Special Police Officer

TOMS RIVER – Toms River Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Special Police Officer.

The Special Police Officer, under the direction of the Chief of Police, shall conduct armed safety and security duties in their assigned schools within the Township of Toms River.

Minimum Qualifications: • The applicant must be a retired law enforcement officer less than 65 years of age who served as a duly-qualified, fully-trained, fulltime police officer in any municipality or county of this state, or as a member of the State Police, and was separated from that prior service in good standing within five years of appointment to this position.

• The applicant must possess a NJ Police Training Commission Basic Police Officer Certification or NJ State Police Academy Certification.

• The applicant must possess a valid New Jersey Driver’s License.

• The applicant must successf ully pass a background investigation.

• The applicant must be a resident of the State of New Jersey during his or her term of appointment to this position.

• The applicant must be able to read, write, and speak the English language with reasonable proficiency and possess a High School diploma or equivalent.

• The applicant must be sound in body and of good health, which must be certif ied by a physician licensed to practice in the State of New Jersey.

• The applicant must be of good moral character and must not have been convicted of any offense involving dishonesty as would make the applicant unfit to perform his or her duties.

• The applicant must be physically capable of performing the functions of the position in accordance with the Police Training Commission (PTC).

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Starting salary is $25 per hour. The Township of Toms River is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified

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Applicants must submit a resume with their application. The application can be found on the department’s website: tomsrivertownship.com/for msdownloads.

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Applications must be f iled no later than 4:30 p.m., June 8, 2018 with the Department of Human Resources, 33 Washington Street, Toms River or email to jobs@tomsrivertownship.com with your last name and the job title you are applying for in the subject line.

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What does the law do? The legislation, part of the Food and Drug Administration Reauthorization Act, will allow the retail sale of hearing aids for adults with self-perceived mild to moderate hearing loss — without the crucial involvement of an audiologist or medical doctor.

When will I see its impact? Over-thecounter (OTC) hearing technology is at most a few years from being publicly available until federal regulations for safety, labeling, and manufacturing are developed.

What are the pros of this change? The law could help expand consumer access to hearing technology, motivate even more people to seek hearing help, and inspire more technical innovations that benefit patients.

What are the cons? Access to hearing health care is vital, but the law unfortunately will enable self-treatment for a serious physical condition that trained, licensed professionals are more suited to evaluate, diagnose, and treat.

Aren’t OTC hearing devices already available? You may be thinking of personal sound amplification products (PSAPs), which are wearable electronic devices used for activities such as bird-watching or TV-viewing to make a sound louder — not to take the place of properly fit hearing aids.

What’s the difference between OTC devices and PSAPs? Currently available

PSAPs are neither FDA-approved nor recommended to treat actual hearing loss. OTC hearing technology will be FDA-regulated but won’t be available for a while.

Once available on the market, will OTCs address my hearing needs? Hearing loss is often an inner-ear problem, but sometimes it’s a different issue such as earwax buildup, a foreign object in the ear canal, or an ear infection that may cause temporary hearing difficulty. A PSAP or OTC won’t tackle these types of underlying problems.

What else should I know about OTCs? OTCs will address only mild to moderate hearing loss, and even then, noise processing will be far less than a traditional hearing aid. They won’t always offer a successful fit and may be less specific for your situation.

What’s the benefit of choosing provider-fit hearing aids instead? Unlike OTCs and PSAPs, provider-fit hearing aids can address the full spectrum of hearing impairment from mild to profound. They’re already FDA-approved, are recommended to treat hearing loss, and can adjust to environmental variables such as background noise as well as help your brain process sound.

Self-treating hearing loss might seem convenient, but it can do more harm than good. Professional care — including testing, programming, fitting, and follow-up — helps you get to the bottom of your hearing difficulties and secure the right solution for your communication needs.

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

Aloe Vera Has 10 Impressive Uses

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Aloe vera made a couple of headlines recently. The fi rst was when the actress Drew Barrymore dabbed some on a facial sore and it instantly took out the redness. The second was when Prop 65 regulations in California called out a known carcinogen in aloe vera called “aloin.”

Don’t worry, aloe will never get banned!

Not to be morbid from the get-go, but extracted compounds from this spiky succulent were used in the Middle East during ancient times to clean dead bodies and prepare them for burial.

Plants of aloe very give us two different substances, one is called “gel” and the other is called “latex. Both have medicinal value. The gel is the clear part that comes from the center of the leaf. You know it well… it looks like jelly and it’s what you put on the skin for cuts and minor burns. The aloe latex is visible just beneath the plant’s outer skin, and it’s yellow in color. This has a laxative effect on the body.

Aloe is very useful for psoriasis, food sensitivities, diabetes, gastritis and gingivitis. If these topics interest you, I have a way longer version of this article which I’ll email to you next week if you sign up to receive my free health newsletter at suzycohen.

Right now, here are 10 things you can use your aloe plant for: 1. Moisturize Yourself: Mix some into your favorite lotion and put on your face or arms.

2. Heal Bug Bites: Dab aloe gel directly

onto painful or itchy but bites, or combine the aloe in the palm of your hand with some hydrocortisone cream.

3. Cool off burns: Squeeze a dab of aloe vera into traditional burn ointment and use on superficial burns.

4. Soothe eczema itch: You can buy any salt or sugar scrub that feels good to you and just mix in aloe vera gel.

5. Ease dandruff: Find a selenium sulfide-based shampoo and add some aloe vera gel to the shampoo then massage to your scalp.

6. Fix gingivitis: Squeeze some aloe vera gel onto your toothbrush and brush like normal.

7. Shave your legs: Instead of using expensive, perfumed shaving cream on your legs, use aloe vera gel.

8. Get moving: There are commercially prepared products used as dietary supplements which might help constipation. Some people like this, others react poorly.

9. Succulent Facial: Do you want softer skin and more radiance without spending a fortune on fancy creams? Apply the gel to your cheeks and forehead, and rest for 15 minutes. Rinse and pat dry.

10. Soothe a sunburn: Snap off a stalk from your aloe plant and apply the clear gel onto the sunburned area for a natural cooling balm. It helps with redness and inflammation.

These sound great and they are for most people. Occasionally with aloe, you hear of unexpected problems such as diarrhea, skin or eye irritation and possibly dehydration from the laxative effect.

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Tourism Revenue Continues To Grow In Ocean County

TOMS RIVER – Ocean County saw its tourism dollars grow 1.8 percent in 2017 bringing the amount tourism injects into the local economy to $4.76 billion.

“I am happy to see our numbers continue to increase when it comes to tourism in Ocean County,” said Ocean County Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari, who serves as liaison to tourism and business devel-

opment. “We always say Ocean County is the best vacation spot offering premier boardwalks, beaches, amusement parks, and recreational activities that collectively draw hundreds of thousands of people annually to our shores.

“These numbers provided by the state of New Jersey confi rm what we have been saying,” Vicari said. “This almost 2 per-

cent increase is what helps out our mom and pop businesses, our high school and college students and a host of other businesses and individuals. Tourism means jobs and it helps our economy.”

Vicari noted Ocean County continues to see an increase in tourism industry sales.

“That is good news for Ocean County,” he said.

Vicari noted the positive trend is especially impor tant since the County had growing concerns about potential damages to tourism as a result of Superstorm Sandy, which hit its coast on Oct. 29, 2012.

“We are happy that tourism is stronger than ever,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Gerry P. Little said. “This is a true testimony to the business communities and owners of hotels and rental properties in working to keep Ocean County the premier destination spot it has always been.”

Vicari said people choose Ocean County to vacation because it is affordable and family friendly.

“You can come to Ocean County and pick and choose from the many activities that are going on or you can fi nd that quiet spot and just take it easy and relax,” Vicari said. “We have something for everyone.”

A report issued by the state Division of Travel and Tourism recently released the tourism numbers for the state.

Ocean County continues to account for more than 10 percent of all tourism dollars generated in the state.

“Ocean County’s tourism dollars have increased by almost 10 percent over the last three years,” Vicari said. “These dollars support our local economy year round and for our residents, this means a stronger economic outlook, employment and a more stable tax base.”

According to the State, on average, spending from 310 travelers, supports one New Jersey job and, one out of every 14.5 workers in New Jersey is supported by tourism.

In addition, $1,515 in tax revenue per household in New Jersey was supported by tourism in 2017.

“Tourism is an economic engine in Ocean County,” Vicari said. “Its success is a collaborative effort of marketing strategies, working with the state, working with Chambers of Commerce all getting the word out on all the great things that make Ocean County a great vacation spot.”

According to the State, the tourism sector generated $38.7 billion of state Gross Domestic Product in 2017, representing 6.7 percent of the entire state economy.

The tourism industry statewide accounted for $45.4 billion in economic impact – an increase of more than 2.9 percent over the previous year.

“Every tourism dollar recirculates seven times,” Vicari said.

Including indirect and induced impacts, tourism in New Jersey generated $10.5 billion in government revenues last year, including $4.8 billion in state and local tax revenues, according to the State.

In Ocean County, lodging brought in $1.47 billion, food and beverage sales totaled $1.16 billion and almost $1 billion in retail sales.

“Ocean County has a lot to offer,” Vicari said. “We want people to come back year after year and we make every effort to keep Ocean County inviting and welcoming.”

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Inside The Law Choosing The Right Automobile Insurance Will Protect Your Family And Assets By: Michael Deem of R.C. Shea & Associates

In 1998, the State of New Jersey adopted the Automobile Insurance Cost Reduction Act (AICRA) to reduce the cost of automobile insurance by reducing the benefits available to persons who are injured in automobile accidents. This means less coverage to pay for medical treatment and less rights to recover monetary damages from careless drivers who injure your family.

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Automobile insurance is mandatory in New Jersey. The failure to carry automobile insurance may be punishable by imprisonment.

When purchasing automobile insurance, you have two choices; you are required to select either a Basic Policy or a Standard Policy.

We do not recommend choosing the Basic Policy.

The Basic Policy only provides minimal coverage and leaves you unprotected in several areas. A Basic Policy only provides you with $5,000.00 of property damage liability coverage if someone makes a claim against you and only provides $15,000.00 of medical expense benefits should you require medical treatment for your injuries.

The Basic Policy does not cover you if you injure someone else. The Basic Policy does not provide Uninsured Motorist coverage to protect you and your family if the careless driver who causes the collision is uninsured or is insured under a Basic Policy. Perhaps most importantly, the Basic Policy will not provide you with a free lawyer to defend any claim against your personal assets.

We recommend that you purchase a Standard Policy. A Standard Policy provides the best insurance coverage to protect your assets if you are sued and to provide compensation to you and your family if you/ they are injured.

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The Standard Policy does provide medical expense benefits (PIP) coverage which includes medical expenses up to $250,000.00 per person per accident. The Standard Policy also provides you with Uninsured Motorist Coverage (UM Benefits), so if you are injured by someone who does not have automobile insurance, is insured under a Basic Policy or leaves the scene of the collision then you and your family are covered for your losses.

When you purchase the Standard Policy you must elect a “tort option” that will determine your right to make a claim. You must select either the “limitation on lawsuit option” or the “no limitation on lawsuit option.” If you purchase the Basic Policy then you are assigned the “limitation on lawsuit option.” We recommend that you choose the “no limitation on lawsuit option.” Ask your insurance representative what is the actual dollar amount that your overall premium will increase if you elect the “no limitation on lawsuit option.”

By choosing the “limitation on lawsuit option” you are limiting you legal right to make a claim for monetary damages unless you sustain one of the following injuries: Death, Dismemberment; Significant scarring or disfigurement; Displaced Fractures; Loss of Fetus or a Permanent Injury that can been diagnosed by credible, objective medical testing.

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Hospice Volunteers Needed

LAKEHURST – Is it time for you to give back or pay it forward; the blessings you have received? Compassionate Care Hospice is looking for volunteers interested in taking a special journey.

Hospice is about living your life with quality and dignity. You would be joining a team of professionals who with your help can make this happen. You can sit with a patient, read to a patient, give respite to an over-exhausted car-

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The band received the highest score overall at the festival (94.5), which earned them “superior” rating and the Best Overall High

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Additionally, Mariana Tecalero received the Best Soloist award on the high school level.

All are invited to see Maroon Fusion perform at the Small Ensemble Concert in High School South’s cafetorium on June 5 at 7 p.m.

Beach Badges Now On Sale

By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – Get your beach badges now for Ortley Beach and Shelter Cove! Beach badges are now on sale for $35 pre-season. Seniors can also get a lifetime access card for only $15.

You can buy your badges at the Recreation Administration Office or the Toms River Senior Center, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-4

p.m. All fees are waived to active US military, military reservists and military retirees with a valid military ID card.

The beach will be open during the weekend only, Memorial Day weekend on May 26. The beach opens daily on June 23. The pool opens the weekend of June 16, and will be open daily on June 22.

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STEAM Academy Students Attend STEM Day at OCC TOMS RIVER – High School East’s STEAM Academy students attended STEM Day presented by Ocean County College and Investors Bank on May 16.

The students were accompanied by their teachers Amanda Gregorek, Lori Martz, and Marissa Regad.

Students had the opportunity to choose between several STEM-themed workshops during two breakout sessions while on the campus of OCC. The Arduino Project allowed students to explore how to create a 4-note digital instrument using an Arduino board. Students learned how to wire and program the board to create the circuits needed for this instrument and learned how these boards

can be programmed to form a full octave.

At the Crime Scene Evidence Session, students met a Toms River police detective and learned how to effectively collect evidence at a crime scene.

Ever wonder about soap? Well, in a workshop focused on the science behind scented soaps, students explored fragrances that can be infused in soap and they even created their own.

Finally, students could choose to engage in a Cosmic Show held in OCC’s Planetarium. This session featured a short movie in total darkness and students viewed parts of outer space that you can only explore in the planetarium without going into space yourself!

Welcome To “Your Grandmother’s Cupboard”

OCEAN COUNTY – Your Grandmother’s Cupboard is a non-profit organization established by people who recognize the needs of the homeless and working poor in our communities. The Cupboard was established to provide some of these basic needs through local donations.

Many people living in poverty often do not have access to transportation to visit thrift shops and pantries. This program is unique because we bring clothing, shoes, blankets, and personal care items to where they are needed most. For those living in poverty, simply having

something to eat and a safe place to sleep are the top priorities in life. There is little money left for other necessities like clothes and shoes, diapers, soap, shampoo, toothpaste and other personal care items.

Although food kitchens and homeless shelters are doing all they can to feed and house those living in poverty, there are so many “non-basic necessities” they simply can’t provide. Your Grandmother’s Cupboard was star ted as a means of filling those needs. For more information visit ygcnj.org.

Adult/Child/Infant CPR AED Certification

TOMS RIVER – Did you know that four out of five cardiac arrests happen at home? If called on to administer CPR in an emergency, the life you save is likely to be that of a child, spouse, parent, or friend.

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OCVTS Celebrates Apprenticeship Training Graduates

By Kimberly Bosco OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Vocational Technical School (OCVTS) recently held a ceremony at Mancini Hall at the Ocean County Library to celebrate the completion of apprenticeship training for students in certain trades. The Apprenticeship Trades Certificate Awards recognized those who completed the Electricity; Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC-R); Plumbing; Automotive Mechanic and Maintenance Mechanic programs.

The arduous, four-year apprenticeship programs demand a lot of time and effort.

Students are required to take 576 hours of trade-related classroom instruction as well as log 8,000 hours of on-the-job training with an employer who sponsors the student. All of this, in just four years.

During the ceremony, led by OCVTS Adult Education Principal and Apprenticeship Coordinator Mary Beatty-Sharisky, graduates were given certificates of completion from OCVTS. Students received various awards for their hard work and dedication through the years. Presented by Assistant Superinten-

dent Nancy Weber-Loeffert, the recipients of the Outstanding Student Awards were: • Maintenance Mechanic graduate Andrew Crawford, of Brick • HVAC-R graduate Michael Peter, Jr., of Manahawkin • Automot ive Mecha n ic g radu ate Michael DeCrescenzo, of Lanoka Harbor • Plumbing Graduate Gregory Frachette, of Manahawkin.

In addition to these students, Electricity graduate Glenn Spiedel of Brick, received an Outstanding Student Award and the Vocational Educational Commitment Award, in honor of Bruce B. Beatty, Professional Engineer.

Plumbing Graduate Kevin Koehler, of Forked River, received honors for Perfect Attendance throughout the four year program, sponsored by Sidney Finkelstein, P.A. HVAC-R graduate Al Raimi, of Woodbridge, received the Striving for Success Outstanding Student Award, also sponsored by Sidney Finkelstein, P.A. For more information about the OCVTS Apprenticeship Programs visit ocvts.org.

Cattus Island Nature Walks TOMS RIVER – Be a part of a 38-year Ocean County Tradition! Join a park naturalist and follow in the footsteps of such legendary local environmentalists as A. Morton and Betty Cooper, Dorothy Hale and Pete McClain. Be prepared to discover the fascinating and diverse wonders of the natural world.

No registration is required and admission is free: • June 2 & 3: Hummingbirds at Home • June 9 & 10: Wildflowers • June 16 & 17: Invasive Plants • June 23 & 24: Edible and Medicinal Plants • June 30: Naturalist’s Choice For more information, call 732-270-6960.

Shakespeare Revealed

TOMS RIVER – Did Shakespeare truly write the works attributed to him? Christy A. Schmidt will explore authorship theories along with other mysteries in art and literature.

She will also sign copies of her novel, Treasure, on which this program is based.

Join us at the Toms River Branch Library for the event on July 25 at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free.

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Local Officials Remember Officer

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Local officials and local officers remembered a retired Toms River detective who passed away.

Detective Glenn Lucas, badge number 218, served for 25 years on patrol, the K-9 unit, and with the detective bureau of the Toms River Police Department, said Sheriff Michael Mastronardy, who used to be the police chief here.

“Detective Lucas was one of finest police officers to serve the people of Toms River,” read a statement from the sheriff’s office.

“Sheriff Mastronardy proudly served with him for 25 years. Most importantly Officer Lucas was devoted to his wife and children.

God Bless 218!”

The Toms River Township Council held a moment of silence in memory of the officer at their latest meeting.

HOPE Sheds Light Opens Butterfly Garden

By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – HOPE Sheds Light, a Toms River-based nonprofit organization, held a successful groundbreaking on their new Butterfly Garden on May 12. HOPE Sheds Light is dedicated to educating people on the disease of addiction, and this Butterfly Garden will become a place for reflection and remembrance.

Freeholders Joseph Vicari and Virginia E. “Ginny” Haines, Toms River Council President Brian S. Kubiel, Toms River Councilman Maurice B. Hill, Jr. and Toms River Police Chief Mitch Little were in attendance to say a few words.

“We are going to find hope and we are not going to settle for despair,” said Freeholder Vicari. “We are going to win this battle. We

are here to let you know that we understand your plight. Let’s continue to fight hard and be part of this great crusade.”

The garden was designed by Lee Webb, President of FWH Associates. It features a zen-like atmosphere, planted with flora that attracts butterflies, a symbol of transformation.

“This new butterfly garden will be a place to reflect and remember… a place to find peace, beauty and solitude,” said Stephen Willis, Co-founder of HOPE Sheds Light.

HOPE Sheds Light will also host a variety of events during the summer, including the OceanFirst Charity Challenge, a special appearance by Mike “The Inspiration” Sorrentino, the NJ Recovery Film Festival and the 5th Annual Celebration of HOPE Walk.

Food Addicts Anonymous

TOMS RIVER – Food Addicts Anonymous is a 12 step fellowship of men and women who are recovering from addiction to sugar, f lour and wheat. We offer hope to suffering food addicts.

We are recovering together one day at a time from the biochemical disease of

food addiction. No fees or dues, visitors are welcome.

We meet Monday and Thursday 11 a.m. in the library of The Presbyterian Church of Toms River, 1070 Hooper Ave. For more information, contact Rachel at 908-472-5180.

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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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) Super Natural Painting - Interior, exterior, custom painting, powerwashing. 20 years experience. Free estimates. Honest, dependable. D.P. 848992-4108. References available. (32)

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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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Tribute To Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons

LAKEWOOD – Performing to sold out audiences nationwide, Let’s Hang On! has established itself as the premiere tribute to Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. Capturing that iconic sound with crisp harmonies and sleek choreography you are sure to take a trip down memory lane with some of the

best music from the 1960’s. Proudly dubbed America’s #1 Frankie Valli tribute show, if you liked “Jersey Boys” you will love Let’s Hang On! The show will be held at Strand Center for the Arts on August 3 at 8 p.m. The cost is $25$40. For more information, visit strand.org/.

The Island Singers Spring Concert BRICK – Come see The Island Singers perform at St. Paul Lutheran Church on June 23 at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free.

The Island Singers, an Ocean County Community chorus is a volunteer choral ensemble made up of men and women from all walks of life. The Island Singers perform at various venues in Ocean County such

as community centers, libraries, churches, museums and theatres. The Island Singers has been entertaining Ocean County residents since the mid 1970’s, Polly Moore has been the Music Director for much of that time.

For information contact Polly Moore at 732-859-4179 or go to islandsingersnj.com.

Program Guide Available TOMS R I V ER – Freeholder Joh n C. Bar tlet t, Jr., an nou nced that the Ocean County Parks and Recreation Program Guide is published. The seasonal Newsletter is a schedule of the events and programs sponsored by the department.

The Guide highlights the offerings of the Parks and Recreation Department

as well as infor mation about the 27 parks, nature centers and golf courses throughout Ocean County.

The Program Guide is currently available at many park locations. To receive one, or to be placed on the mailing list, please call 1-877-OCPAR KS or visit oceancount yparks.org. Like us on Facebook and follow on Instagram.

Toms River Church Provides Used Clothes

TOMS RIVER - St. Joseph’s Church will hold a free gently used spring/summer clothing give away.

The event will be open from 8 a.m. to noon on June 2, at the Terrace Avenue

entrance of the Donovan Catholic High School cafeteria.

Anyone wishing to make a clothing donation for this event may do so at that same location on Friday, June 1, from 4 to 7 p.m.

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Lake Ridge Robert H. Taff Law Ridge Realty Terry’s Not Just Bagels JB’s Cousin’s Diner Whitesville Cleaners (Whitesville Road) Whitesville Barber (Whitesville Road) The Goddard School (Rte 70) Spring Oak Assisted Living Homestead Run Wawa (94 Rte 70) Stop & Shop (Rte 70 & Rte 9) Super Buy Rite Liquor Store (also in Stop & Shop Plaza) Harrogate Greenbriar Woodlands (New Hampshire)

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EPA Financial Ocean County Career Center Sorrentino’s Subs Maximum Wellness Rehabilitation Center Rose Garden Nursing & Rehab Center Wawa (1680 Rte 9 North) 7-Eleven (1681 Lakewood Rd - Rte 9) Smiley’s Deli & Cafe Jersey Girls Ice Cream Personal Touch Pharmacy Environmentally Friendly Dry Cleaners Spirits Unlimited Pleasant Plains Clubhouse Pack & Ship Scrub Laundromat

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Jersey Girls Ice Cream Personal Touch Pharmacy Environmentally Friendly Dry Cleaners Nicholas Pools Spirits Unlimited Pleasant Plains Clubhouse CVS (1357 Lakewood Rd—Rte 9) Pack & Ship Scrubs Laundromat The Counseling Center At Toms River 7-Eleven (1219 Rte 166)

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Wawa (2302 Rte 37) Leo’s Laundry Discount Tire Days Hotel Mavis Discount Tire Center Dover Township Senior Center Crystal Diner Walmart Schuster’s Toms River Car Wash

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Ocean Eye Institute Building (601 Rt. 37 W) - Ocean Eye Institute (2nd floor) - Dentistry for Children - South Jersey Dermatology - Shore Medical Associates

Body In Motion Tun S. Chu M.D. Miracle Bar & Pub Oak Ridge Dental Dr. Evan B. Kelner - Podiatry Silvi, Fedele & Honschke Law Firm All Star Bagel

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Manforti Chiropractic Dr. Daley DPM ENT of NJ

The Pyramid Center of Toms River Ocean Orthopedic Kimberly Daley DPM Sports Care of America James Ball DMD Shore Eye Associates Atlantic Ent. Dr. Iannacone Ocean Chiropractic

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Quality Dermatology Yesterday’s Consignment Shut Up and Eat RC Shea & Associates Toms River Municipal Building Ocean County Library Dunkin Donuts inside Library Daddy O’s Main St. Antiques Main St. Shell Ocean County Public Affairs Toms River Bus Station 7-Eleven (7 W. Water Street)

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Wawa (1725 Hooper Ave.) North Dover Chiropractic Center Kohr’s Ice Cream CVS (1795 Hooper Avenue)

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Hair Zone Silverton Barber Shop Silver Bay Bagels Quick Mart Silverton Pharmacy Manhattan Bagel Revolutionary Lounge Urgent Care NOW Howard Johnsons Hotel Unemployment Office The Oaks @ Toms River (behind Mall) The County Connection (inside mall) Bey Lea Golf Course Toms River American Legion The Chelsea of Toms River Holiday City 1 & 2 Local Cafe

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Bey Lea Ambulatory Surgical Center The Learning Experience

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Midtown Haircutters Nails 4 U Jersey Mikes Subs Great Wall Chinese Restaurant Charlie’s Pizza 7-Eleven (818 Fischer Blvd)

Dollar General Plaza Ken’s Hardware Famished Eatery Wawa (1166 Fischer Blvd) Four Seasons Diner Spirits Unlimited Chicken Town

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Surf Liquors Seaside Heights Borough Hall 7-Eleven (Boulevard) CVS (1600 Hwy 35, Seaside Heights) Lavallette Library Spirits Unlimited Acme Wawa (3485 Rte 35 Normandy)

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Ocean County Library Cookbook Club

Peace of Mind and Heart Before, During and Beyond Timothy E. Ryan Owner/Senior Director N.J. Lic. No. 3103

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Each participant will email their selection to programs@theoceancountylibrary.org (Please include Cookbook Club in the subject line) or call 732349-6200 x. 5101, no later than three days before the club meets. If using an online resource, please email an entire copy of the recipe as well.

Make one regular-size recipe from the cookbook.

Prepare your recipe at home and bring to the club meeting to share.

Families Anonymous Toms River Meetings

TOMS RIVER – Families Anonymous Toms River is an international Twelve-Step, self-help program for parents, grandparents, other family and friends concerned about a loved one’s use of mind-altering substances or behavior problems.

Families Anonymous meetings are open to all. No dues or fees are required, and we use

first names only at meetings to preserve individual anonymity. Visitors are welcome.

Group meets every Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrews United Methodist Church, 1528 Church Road, Toms River.

For further information, contact us at 732864-0548 or via email at FamAnonTR@Comcast.net.

Fabulous Fifties Saturday Night Sock Hop Dance

WHITING – Join Crestwood Village 5 for a Fabulous Fifties Saturday Night Sock Hop Dance, starring The Harp Tones, a 10 piece oldies band. The dance will be held on Saturday, June 30 from 7-10 p.m. at the Hilltop Clubhouse, Crestwood Village 5.

Come dressed for the occasion if you like.

The cost is $16 and is non-refundable unless cancelled. Price includes dessert, coffee, snacks, soda, bottled water, and tea.

This dance is BYOB. Call Debbie for tickets at 201-618-8514.

You can mail a check to: Debbie Fascia, 18 Drake Street, Whiting, NJ 08759.

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TOMS RIVER – Do you love cooking and testing out new recipes? Are you excited by new cookbooks? Join our Cookbook Club.

This club will meet the second Monday of each month.

Our books for June 11: • New French Table by Emily & Giselle Roux • La Tartine Gourmande by Beatrice Peltre The Cookbook Club works this way: • Each participant will need to register and pick a recipe from the chosen cookbooks (or use an online resource that fits

Wed: Free Bingo 7:30pm w/Prizes - Complimentary Pizza

Thurs: 99 Beer Specials 7-10 & Live Entertainment Fri/Sat: Live Bands! Sunday Funday!

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TOMS RIVER – The Township’s Paving Contractor has notified that paving began on May 29, 2018 and will continue up to June 22, 2018, weather permitting. Residents will receive a flyer 24-48 hours in advance

of work on their individual streets. During this period, residents that are not full time should make sure that no vehicles are parked on the street if they will be away and may not receive the flyer.

For Wolfgang Puck’s latest recipe, see page 27.

BILL’S BILL’S UPHOLSTERY UPHOLSTERY SUMMER FABRIC SALE!

6 DINING ROOM SEATS: Fabric, Foam & Labor

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Coupon must be presented at time of order.

Exp. 6/30/18.

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Ocean County Clerk And Election Board Provide Extended Hours And Other Assistance For Primary Voters OCEAN COUNTY – The county is opening up opportunities for voters to cast ballots before the June 5 primary elections.

Voters can obtain a vote-by-mail ballot in the County Clerk’s office 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. until June 1. The clerk has two locations: 118 Washington St. in Toms River, and 179 S. Main St. in Manahawkin.

Voters can also stop by the Board of Elections office basement 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

June 2 to get the vote-by-mail ballot. That’s located at 129 Hooper Ave. in Toms River.

May 29 is the fi nal day the clerk’s office can receive those ballots through the U.S. Postal Service.

“After that date voters must apply for a Vote by Mail ballot in person. They have until 3 p.m., Monday, June 4 to do so,”

county clerk Scott Colabella said. “We set aside Saturday, June 2 to give voters the opportunity on a weekend day to vote using a Vote by Mail ballot. They can fill it out and leave it right at the Board of Elections.

“We have been providing this opportunity for a number of years and encourage voters to take advantage of it,” Colabella said.

Registered voters can use the vote-by-mail ballot. No reason for using that ballot must be provided. The deadline for obtaining that ballot in person is 3 p.m. June 4. They must obtain a court order to get a vote-bymail ballot after that time.

Copies of official sample ballots and polling location addresses for all 33 municipalities are available at oceancountyclerk.com.

2018 Primary: Freeholder & Surrogate Candidates

By Kimberly Bosco OCEAN COUNTY – The 2018 Primary Election is coming up on June 5, 2018. Make sure you are registered to vote and get out to the polls.

This year, two candidates are running for Ocean County Surrogate, a 5-year term. “The Surrogate serves as Clerk of the Superior Court, Chancery Division, Probate Part as well as Judge of the Surrogate’s Court,” according to the county website.

There are four candidates running for Ocean County Freeholder, a 3-year term.

Ocean County Surrogate candidates:

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Jeffrey W. Moran, Republican Kieran E. Pillion, Jr., Democrat Ocean County Freeholder candidates: John C. Bartlett, Jr., Republican Gerry P. Little, Republican (current Freeholder Director) • Teddy Price, Democrat • Vince Minichino, Democrat You will be voting for only one Surrogate, but two Freeholders.

To find out if you are registered to vote, or to look up your voting district and polling place, visit voter.njsvrs.com/PublicAccess/.

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OCVTS Annual Hair Cut-A-Thon Raises Money For Autism

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Ocean County Contractor Charged With Theft

By Jennifer Peacock POINT PLEASANT – A Point Pleasant contractor has been charged with theft.

Salvatore Mattiaccio, who owns Level and Square Construction and Remodeling LLC, 3105 Bridge Ave., was charged with third-degree theft for keeping $40,000 after a woman cancelled her contract with him within the mandated three-day cancellation period.

Authorities said the woman became skeptical of Mattiaccio, with whom she signed a contract to raise her flood-zone located home.

She hand delivered a cancellation notice to the Bridge Avenue location after she reviewed the contract with her attorney. The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office reported that the contract stipulated that the deposit would be returned within 30 days of cancellation. The unnamed woman never got her deposit back.

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–Photos courtesy Erick Rommel Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore CEO Eileen Higgins congratulates 10th grade Girl Scout Marissa Brandon from Howell May 20 at the Girl Scouts’ annual celebration honoring Monmouth and Ocean counties’ top Girl Scout Cookie Sellers held at iPlay America, Freehold. Brandon sold 5,021 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies.

By Kimberly Bosco NEW JERSEY – This year’s top Girl Scouts Cookie sellers sold 157,000 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies combined. These top 220 girls were honored for their accomplishment on May 20 by the Girls Scouts of the Jersey Shore at iPlay America in Freehold.

The Girl Scouts’ top sellers sold 500 or more boxes of Girl Scout Cookies each, totaling a whopping 157,000 boxes. Top seller Marisa Brandon, a high school sophomore from Howell, sold 5,021 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies. The top 10 sellers alone sold over 23,000 boxes.

The top 10 sellers were: • Marisa Brandon, 10th Grade, Howell : 5,021 • Isabella Lupi, 5th Grade, Holmdel: 3,002 • Grace Toscano, 7th Grade, Brick: 2,184 • Alanna Lynch, 10th Grade, Long Branch: 2,076 • Emma Tierney, 2nd Grade, Toms River: 2,049 • Taylor Brennan, 3rd Grade, Howell: 2,001 • Isabella Schwank, 7th Grade, Spring Lake: 2,000 • Sage Berkowitz, 3rd Grade, Matawan: 1,657

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Lilia Dietz, 3rd Grade,Holmdel: 1,614 Klaire Clifford, 11th Grade, Eatontown: 1,564 Not only did the girls sell everyone’s favorite cookies, but they also gave customers the option to buy Girl Scout Cookies for a donation to local food banks, the military and other worthy causes. As a result of this, the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore donated 11,543 points of Girl Scout Cookies to Fulfill, the former FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties.

The Girl Scout Cookie Program is the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world and all the revenue stays local with the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore in Monmouth and Ocean counties. Funds raised through the program help to create new experiences for girls, build essential life skills and entrepreneurial expertise, and prepare them for a lifetime of leadership.

All Girl Scouts activities are designed to help girls grow into women of courage, confidence and character. Some skills that the girls learn through the Cookie Program are: goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills and business ethics.

For more information about the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore, call 800-785-2090, or email info@jerseyshoregirlscouts.org.

Alzheimer’s Association Alzheimer’s Support Group

TOMS RIVER – Join us on the last Monday of every month from 3-4 p.m. for the Alzheimer’s Support Group at Genesis Healthcare Memory Support Assisted Living, 1351 Old Freehold Road in Toms River.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of JUNE 2 - JUNE 9

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (Mar 21-Apr. 19): You may need a factual transfusion to offset fantasies and confusion. As this week unfolds you can avoid conflicts by communicating clearly. You instinctively gravitate toward those who have your best interests at heart.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Make the Memorial Day weekend memorable. It isn’t necessary to spend a lot of money to have a good time as fellowship is the key ingredient.

A partner’s romantic ideas can make your time together heavenly.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Accept compliments and the generosity of others with good grace in the week ahead. Remain alert for unexpected assistance from a co-worker.

Focus on ways to make improvements or solve a long-standing problem.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Win brownie points by being diplomatic and tactful. Someone close may be preoccupied with a project. Be prudent with your pennies because you might need more money than anticipated in the week to come.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You may feel driven to make your goals a reality in the week to come. Take some time out to relax during the holiday weekend. Once the work week begins again you may be pressured to perform at a high level of efficiency.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Minor criticisms can help you make major improvements.

In the week ahead, you should listen to the advice of others since they may see flaws you don’t notice. Count on enthusiastic support from family members.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Speak up for yourself. If you are too bashful to ask for your fair share, it will most likely go to someone else who is. Family dynamics may involve intense issues in the week ahead, creating the need for a united front.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Lay out the red carpet for visitors and treat co-workers like family in the week ahead. Your willingness to be generous and congenial, even when placed under a great deal of pressure, is likely to win approval.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): It may not pay to focus on mere material success.

Some money-making ideas may seem enticing in the week ahead, but paying the bills comes first. Pass up anything that involves cleaning out your piggy bank.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Loved ones might not share your intense ambitions as this week unfolds, but that doesn’t mean you aren’t cherished and respected. Remember to appreciate those who support you, no matter how busy you may be.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Pull a few strings behind the scenes. Use your people skills in the week ahead to ensure that group activities run smoothly. Check your accounts so you have a clear picture of exactly where your dollars are going.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don’t fall for the delusion that you can pull off an illusion. You might bask in a rosy world of fantasy this week, but the world expects you to attend to business as usual. Enjoy holiday outings then get back to work.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Making Memories: Set A New Standard For Creative Summer Grilling

By Wolfgang Puck GRILLED SZECHUAN-MARINATED FLATIRON STEAKS WITH CHILI-GARLIC GLAZED VEGETABLES Serves 4 SZECHUAN-MARINATED STEAKS: 1 cup (250 mL) soy sauce 3/4 cups (185 mL) honey 1/2 cup (125 mL) Worcestershire sauce 1/2 cup (125 mL) mirin or sweet sake 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped garlic 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped shallots 1/4 cup (60 mL) tomato ketchup 1/4 cup (60 mL) lemon juice 1/4 cup (60 mL) sambal (bottled chili-garlic paste) 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning 2 thick slices ginger root, smashed 4 flat iron steaks, or skirt or flank steaks, each 8 ounces (250 g) Kosher salt CHILI-GARLIC GLAZED VEGETABLES: 1/4 cup (60 mL) good-quality low-sodium chicken stock or broth 3 tablespoons bottled oyster sauce 1 teaspoon Chinese rice wine or pale dry sherry 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon sambal (bottled chili-garlic paste) 2 tablespoons peanut oil 8 fresh shiitake mushrooms, trimmed and quartered 8 spears fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch (12-mm) pieces

2 scallions, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch (12-mm) pieces) 4 small heads baby bok choy, trimmed and quartered lengthwise 1/2 medium red onion, cut into 1/4-inch (6-mm) slices Chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish Chopped fresh scallions, for garnish For the Szechuan-marinated steaks, in a large nonreactive bowl combine the soy sauce, honey, Worcestershire sauce, mirin or sake, garlic, shallots, ketchup, lemon juice, sambal, black pepper and ginger, and whisk thoroughly. Transfer to a nonreactive container just large enough to hold the steaks flat, side by side. Add the steaks, and turn them in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 12 hours, turning the steaks two or three times.

Build a hot fire in a charcoal grill or heat a gas grill to high.

Remove the steaks from the marinade and season on both sides with a little salt and pepper. Grill until medium-rare, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from the grill and set aside on a platter, covered with foil, to rest for 10 to 15 minutes.

While the steaks are resting, cook the chili-garlic glazed vegetables: In a small mixing bowl, prepare a glaze by stirring together the chicken stock or broth, oyster sauce, rice wine or sherry, sugar, minced garlic and sambal. Set aside.

Heat the peanut oil in a wok or a large saute pan over high heat. Add the mushrooms, asparagus, scallions, bok choy and red onion; cook, stirring constantly, until the vegetables are shiny and brightly colored, about 2 minutes. Add the glaze mixture and continue stir-frying over high heat until the vegetables are tender-crisp and evenly coated, 1 to 2 minutes longer.

To serve, arrange the vegetables on 4 heated serving plates.

Cut each steak crosswise and at a 45-degree angle into thin slices and fan them on top of the vegetables. Garnish with cilantro and scallions, and serve immediately.

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