2018-06-09 - The Jackson Times

Vol. 19 - No. 02

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Lacrosse Stars’ Friendship Drives Them To Win

By Chris Christopher JACKSON TOWNSHIP – These scoring machines are best friends.

Jackson Memorial High School senior girls lacrosse standouts Sabrina Chandler and Heather Devaney were best known for their ability to put home plenty of goals for the Jaguars.

Each scored more than 100 career varsity goals.

However, their relationship runs deeper than success in their beloved sport.

They have played together since they were fifth-graders in the Jackson Pride Lacrosse Club.

“When we first met, I did not see us getting as close as we are now,” Chandler said. “Now that we are heading to Georgian Court University (where they will play women’s lacrosse for the Lions) we have grown so much closer.

Heather is the person I tell everything to. She thinks of me the same way. She is the person I can always talk to. She is always there when I need her on and off the field.”

“We just showed a love of lacrosse on –Photos courtesy John Devaney and off the field and clicked,” Devaney, Jackson Memorial’s Heather Devaney (left) and Sabrina said after scoring 64 goals and handing Chandler were imposing players for the Jaguars. out 36 assists for the Jaguars this season.

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Jackson Police Officers Promoted

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – A pair of township police officers were promoted during a recent Township Council meeting.

Christopher Parise was promoted to lieutenant and Trevor Crowley was promoted to sergeant by Police Chief Matthew Kunz as Council Vice President Rob Nixon read Mayor Michael Reina’s proclamation.

Parise was raised in the township and joined the police department in 1995 after graduating from the 191st class at the Sea Girt Police training academy.

The officer served eight years as a field training officer and responded to the Twin Tower after the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. He was named officer of the year in 2002. Parise has been a CPR instructor for 15 years and currently serves as deputy coordinator to the township’s office of emergency management.

Parise is also a Community Emergency Response Team (Jackson - See Page 2)

–Photo courtesy Jackson Township Police Chief Matthew Kunz poses with Lt. Christopher Parise and Sgt. Trevor Crowley.

Non-profit Seeks Safe Haven For The Homeless

By Bob Vosseller HOWELL – Members of a non-profit group Haven/Beat the Streets are hoping to see a permanent facility built within Ocean County that could aid the homeless. That’s the group’s long-range plan. In the short term, there’s a fundraiser this weekend for the area’s homeless population.

Haven/Beat the Streets is a non-profit organization whose primary purpose is to assist economically disadvantaged individuals and families throughout Ocean, Monmouth and Atlantic counties who have been displaced from their homes. They provide emergency temporary shelter and eventually locate and secure a permanent place to live.

The group’s mission statement says “Help us help the homeless take back their lives.

Donations are tax deductible. No more than 10 percent will be used for overhead.”

Last year, Haven introduced two warming centers during the winter months in Ocean County, one at Alive Again Church at 1060 Church Road, Toms River and another at Assembly Of God Church at 800 Bay Ave. Toms River.

Toms River resident Paul Hulse serves as the director of operation for the group which formed from the merger of two organizations: Beat the Streets and Haven. Hulse said that one of the goals of the group is to find a permanent shelter as part of its Code Blue Emergency Shelter Initiative.

“Right now we are in discussion with the governor’s office and they are in full support of what we are trying to do. We have also been talking to Freeholder Virginia Haines who has also expressed support as well as the mayor of Toms River. We’ve had a lot of open conversations. We appreciate what both churches have done. Without them it would not have happened but we need to take it to the next step.”

“We have a small budget but we try and help the people that contact us and we get 30 to 80 calls a day ranging from those who are homeless, bill paying problems, eviction and some just looking (Homeless - See Page 2)

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Hulse said that the organization uses its resources “to address the needs of those who reach out to us and if we can’t we try to find them help.”

Working through Code Blue, Haven was able to allow homeless individuals to come in from the streets during inclement weather and have warm place to stay, a hot meal and receive assistance to help them begin their journey to a self-sustaining life according to the Hulse.

The group’s chief executive officer Bill Southrey said in a video on the group’s website, havenstreets.org, that “there is great need in our community and anyone who says different just isn’t paying attention to what is going on. We work with a lot of women and children and entire families who have issues with domestic violence,” Southrey said. He added that “it isn’t just the economy; it just isn’t a healthy community.”

The group’s business plan states that “there are no permanent homeless facilities in Ocean County or Toms River, at the present time. As a result, the goal of Haven/Beat the Streets Inc. (Haven) is to establish a permanent structure with the correct zoning for a Code Blue Warming Center/Rescue Center (permanent facility/ Rescue Center) in Toms River where we can implement a multi-service program to assist the homeless.”

The plan also states that “beyond housing development, Haven has an outreach program to search for people who are marginalized, at risk of becoming homeless or are actually homeless to connect them to assistance through Haven and other agencies in the community.

Haven utilizes hotels and motels for emergency housing which becomes a roof for people in a time of crisis and then we will graduate them through other housing services as well as our own housing in the form of both transitional and permanent housing.”

“I’ve been involved with Haven/Beat the Streets for over a year now helping raise money to address the homeless problem we have here in Ocean County. I was moved by their dedication to helping those less fortunate,” Jackson Township Councilman Scott Martin said.

The organization’s website notes several success stories of those who were helped by the group’s efforts and Martin said that in the event the person has a drug addiction, Haven mandates drug counseling before providing assistance for permanent housing.

“Tough economic times have forced hard working individuals and families out of their homes and this is simply unacceptable. Haven/Beat the Streets mission is to assist in emergent situations, but just as important to offer assistance finding temporary shelter and eventually a permanent place to live,” Martin said, giving details about an upcoming fundraiser for the group.

How To Help Members of the non-profit group are hoping to entice people on June 9 to go to the Howell Applebees for a short stack of pancakes in support of a tall cause. The time for the fundraiser is 8 a.m.to 10 a.m. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the door. People can also pay through PayPal. Donations to the cause can be sent in the form of a check to Haven/Beat The Street Inc at 231 North New Road Absecon NJ 08201. All donations are tax exempt.

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Crowley joined the Jackson Police Department in 1992 and served on the overnight shift and was also a member of the department’s special response team for five years.

In 1998 Crowley went to the department’s traffic safety unit and a crash team that investigated Ocean County traffic conditions. The officer has served as an instructor of radar, defensive driving and has taught defensive driving at Jackson High School.

Like Parise, he also has received his share of awards including a good conduct ribbon, letters of recognition and a unit citation. Crowley is also married and has three children.

“They do a great job protecting our community,” Councilman Barry Calagero said.

“It is a great thing to see the advancement of two of our finest officers. I know Lt. Parise. Our residents can be secure in their homes. The public should know that these men really care about them,” Nixon said.

“They are very good officers,” Council President Kenneth Bressi said.

During the night’s meeting which Councilman Scott Martin and Councilwoman Ann M. Updegrave were absent for, an ordinance authorizing a grant of a perpetual sewer easement to the township’s Municipal Utilities Authority was approved. Bressi abstained on the vote but Nixon and Calogero voted in support of it.

Also approved on second reading was an ordinance authorizing the execution of a lease agreement with Ocean County Modelers Inc.

An ordinance was introduced to amend its current vehicles and traffic regulations to establish no parking zones along certain roadways. A public hearing on this ordinance will be held during the council’s June 12 meeting.

Council members also rejected all bids for planned senior center renovations to that building’s rest room area. Also rejected were all bids received for a project involving pavement and milling spot repairs in areas of Jackson.

Bressi said the bids that were received for both projects were too high. “We will be reviewing these projects and re-advertising the bids for them.”

Also approved was a resolution approving insurance disbursement for emergency water damage repairs in the amount of $50,722.39 to rapid recovery services, LLC for repairs made at the township Justice Complex due to a ruptured pipe at police headquarters.

The three council members present also voted to authorize the settlement of litigation filed against the township by Thomas Hratko.

Township Attorney Jean Cipriani said after the meeting that the case involved Hratko, a member of the township police department, who filed a grievance regarding a promotion. He was deployed overseas as part of the armed services.

“There was no payment other than a retroactive promotion to captain.”

A discussion item included including the cost of flyers in township mailings for the No Knock Ordinance and whether it should be done again this year.

Calogero said last year’s mailing that included the flyer was “the best $700 ever spent.” The ordinance concerns preventing solicitations to the residences of residents throughout the township.

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“We have always clicked. I can always go to Sabrina for anything, especially matters that concern lacrosse. If I need help, she is always there for me. She began playing lacrosse before I did and her dad (Ronald) was a big factor in my learning the game.”

Chandler and Devaney drive each other to excel on and off the field.

“Each day in school and on the field we motivate each other to work hard and to keep pushing,” said Chandler, who netted 52 goals and added 19 assists for the Jaguars in 2018.

“We do have a passion for the sport. We have a little competition to see who has the most draws and assists.”

Chandler played four varsity seasons and wound up with 150 goals and nearly 80 assists.

She played several positions.

“I played center for four years and also in the midfield if need be,” she said. “I basically played everything. I guess if I had to choose a favorite position it would have to be on offense as I love the action. I get to set up the plays. Being able to score goals is awesome, too.”

Chandler scored her 100th career goal in a loss to the Brick Memorial Mustangs as a junior. She reached the milestone from five feet, driving a low shot between the legs of their keeper.

“When I first scored it, I almost forgot it was my 100th as I was just trying to play the game I was not purposely trying to score my 100th goal,” she said. “Once I saw everyone come up to me, I said, ‘Oh my gosh, yes,’ and it was very exciting.”

Chandler said she had hoped to score 100 career varsity goals before graduating.

“It was definitely a goal of mine to reach it,” she said. “I was not expecting to reach it. I am very satisfied that I was able to reach 100.”

Chandler enjoys one-on-one situations.

“I take on my defender and read her moves,” she said. “Heather and I have this connection. It is hard to explain. Ever since we were little kids, we have been able to read each other’s moves.

We have been able to figure out where to pass the ball to each other. I assist her a lot and she assists me a lot.

“Our ability to read each other comes from us being such close friends. We have always bonded with each other no matter what. We go out there to have fun, but we also take it very seriously. We want to win. When we are on offense together, we know something is going to happen.”

Chandler and Devaney have been known to run a play known as “butter” to great success.

“When we are behind the net, we say, ‘Butter, butter,’ and we roll to the crease,” Chandler said.

“The defenders become confused. One of us gets open and shoots it (the ball) into the cage.

That works very nicely.”

The play originates at the top of the 12-meter line.

“We give each other a head nod and we know what to do,” Chandler said. “We cross in front of each other and I give her a pop pass, a quick little pass. She catches the ball real quick and the defenders are confused most of the time. I will try to block off the defender or she will go around the defender and vice versa.”

Devaney finished her three-year varsity career with 136 goals and 76 assists. She competed at midfield and attack. She reached the milestone

with a free position shot into the upper right corner of the net from eight meters in a 12-11 loss to the Southern Regional Rams earlier this season. She burned the Rams for five goals and four assists.

“When I scored it, I knew it was my 100th,” she said. “When Sabrina scored her 100th, we ran to each other. When I scored mine, we did the same thing. When I shot it, I knew it was going to go in. I got off the line so quick and I just knew it was going in.”

Devaney attributed her scoring prowess to dedication.

“My hard work and all the effort I put in for all of those years paid off,” she said. “After practice, I come home and put so much work into my stick work. During the off-season, I am always working on my game. I basically focus on my stick skills, which are my priority. I am very accurate at passing and shooting. I am very accurate in everything I do.”

Devaney said she takes pride in setting up teammates for goals.

“I like assisting on goals the most,” she said.

“I have scored so many goals that scoring is not such a big deal to me anymore. I want to help everyone else score their goals.”

Devaney did not expect to achieve stardom.

“I am surprised at my success,” she said. “I knew I would put a lot of work into it, but I never felt it would pay off the way it did.”

Chandler played four years of girls varsity tennis, competing at first, second and third singles. She played junior varsity girls basketball as a sophomore.

“Just for fun to try it out,” she said. “Ever since I was little, I was unable to choose a favorite sport.

I love tennis as it is such a different sport and an individual sport. I like lacrosse as it is a team sport where you can rely on your teammates and bond with them. In tennis, I love being on my own as I am such an individual person. I don’t know if I can choose one sport as my favorite sport.”

Chandler keeps busy off the field and off the courts.

She has served as president of the Class of 2018 since her freshman year. Ranked 52nd in a class of nearly 400 students, she’s a member of the science and French national honor societies.

She aids special needs students in the Challenger Program. She’s a member of the Lynx Pride Program in which high school and middle school students discuss bullying and peer pressure.

As a P.A.L.S. leader, she helps orient freshmen for high school. She is also active in the Relay for Life in the fight against cancer as her mom, Rachel Chandler, has survived breast cancer.

And she works in the retail business, selling dresses for such special occasions as weddings and proms. She also models formal dresses.

“I have a planner where I always write down what I need to do and when to do it,” she said. “I am a very, very organized person and I guess I get that from my mom. I always plan out everything I do. I keep track of stuff. For sure, I get stressed out, especially during the prom season.

When we plan the prom, it gets very stressful and we have to meet all of the time. During the fall, there is Homecoming stuff to worry about.”

Devaney played three varsity seasons of field hockey at right wing and handed out 15 career assists.

“I scored maybe three goals overall,” she said.

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Continued From Page 4 sport is definitely lacrosse. I just love the fast pace and skill level of the game.”

Devaney spends many hours coaching fifth and sixth-grade girls in lacrosse with the Pride.

She has coached for four years.

“I spend most of my time coaching,” she said.

“I love watching them grow. The girls have gotten so much better and it is an honor to have coached them.”

Two of her pupils, freshmen Chloe Grochowski and Sydney Walter, played on the Jaguars’ varsity team this year.

“They would not take my spot,” Devaney said with a laugh. “They are the first players I have coached who are varsity teammates of mine. They both text me and tell me they are so

happy they made the team. They played their first varsity game and were nervous. After the game, I told them how to better themselves and how to become more confident in themselves.”

Recruited as a midfielder, the 5-foot-8 Chandler will major in exercise science. She chose the Lions over Monmouth University, Chestnut Hill College and Stockton University.

“Georgian Court had everything I was looking for,” she said. “If I chose Monmouth, I was going to play goalie. Georgian Court is close to home and I am not a big party school girl. It has a beautiful campus.”

Chandler, a 135-pounder, said she will find collegiate lacrosse challenging.

“I guess you could say I need to work on everything to be a good college player,” she said. “I will start from square one. I will have a new coach and new teammates. It will be a

new season with better players and a whole different game. I will do the best I can and listen to what my coach will say to me. I will work on me and whatever happens, happens.”

The 5-foot-3 Devaney, recruited as a midfielder, opted for the Lions over East Stroudsburg University and Newman University.

“Georgian Court has all I wanted in a school,” the 125-pounder who will major in business said. “From the first day I met the coach (Amy Rizzo) and the girls on the team, they made me feel at home. To be a good college player, I have to work on my strength. I want to become stronger so that I can keep up with the rest of the players. I want to increase my aerobic endurance.”

Chandler and Devaney have fond memories of high school.

“My athletic career was a lot of fun,” Chan-

dler said. “It gave me many memories and met so many of my best friends. I was very successful. I am very proud of myself for what I accomplished. I definitely look back and am very satisfied with what I have done.

Athletics taught me my work ethic and how to be determined. Athletics turned me into a well-rounded person.

“I was never looked at as someone who played sports as I dressed real nice when I was in middle school (Carl W. Goetz), kind of like a girly girl. In high school, I took my teammates and coaches by surprise as I was very athletic.

I wanted to be known as a good athlete. It’s as simple as that.”

“I want to be remembered for my leadership and for how I worked with the freshmen who made the varsity team,” Devaney said. “I made them feel comfortable with the team.”

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By: Paul Eberle, MS, PT, Whiting Physical Therapist

he Sciatic Nerve is the largest nerve in the body.

It begins in the lower back, travels through the buttock and the back of the thigh, divides into two nerves at the knee and ends at your toes. The term “sciatica” refers to a set of symptoms including pain in the low back, buttock, and legs, which can radiate below the knee to the feet and toes. This radiating pain can be experienced in one or both legs along with numbness, tingling and muscle weakness in the hips, knees and ankles. It is important to understand that the term “sciatica” does not describe the specific causes of the radiating pain, which many individuals from their twenties to their nineties experience. There are two common causes of sciatic pain. Sciatic pain is most commonly caused by compression of lumbar or sacral nerve roots as they exit the spinal cord.

The most common cause for nerve compression causing sciatica in the younger population is lumbar disc herniation. It has been reported that as high as 90% of all cases of sciatic pain are due to spinal disc herniations which impinge upon the nerve roots where the sciatic nerve originates. The compression or pressing of the nerve roots can cause pain, tingling, muscle weakness, or poor muscle control of the areas supplied by the sciatic nerve. Individuals with lumbar disc herniations, also known as lumbar disc bulges or slipped discs, usually experience increased radiating sciatic pain with forward bending and sitting. Work and daily activities often become limited.

Physical therapy and instruction in patient specific exercises to reduce discal nerve impingement and to increase spinal flexibility and core strength have consistently shown to decrease and eliminate sciatic and lumbar pain. The McKenzie approach is a widely used physical therapy regimen. In this approach patients repeatedly perform specific exercises which mechanically reduce the process of disc herniation as discal material (nucleus propulsus) is pressed away from the irritated nerve roots and back toward or into the outer casing of the disc (annulus fibrosus). Treatment then focuses on strengthening postural muscles of the spine and trunk to

limit the possibility of symptom recurrence.

The second most common cause of sciatic pain is lumbar spinal stenosis. Most people with lumbar spinal stenosis are over the age of fifty. It is estimated that more than 400,000 people in the United States have leg and/or lower back pain which is attributed to lumbar stenosis. The term stenosis means “choking” and is the result of the spinal cord or nerve roots being compressed within the spinal column. Stenosis is often the result of joint and disc degeneration. Sciatica from lumbar spinal stenosis usually progresses slowly and often becomes more severe with time. The low back pain and radiating buttock or leg pain will often subside for periods but, unfortunately, will often return. In most cases people with lumbar stenosis have pain with standing, walking and transitioning from a sitting to a standing position. This is due to the fact that when the lumbar spine is extended or straight, the nerve roots have less room as they exit the spinal cord and can be compressed. Patients with lumbar stenosis usually have relief when sitting and often prefer to stand with a slouched posture which reduces nerve compression and pain.

The exercise prescription for patients with lumbar spinal stenosis focuses on increasing flexibility in the spine and legs and maximizing patient walking and daily activity tolerance without worsening pain. Patients are often not able to tolerate exercise in the standing position due to the irritation of tight muscles; therefore focus is initially on loosening up those muscles to decrease symptoms. Once symptom reduction begins, the patient can usually tolerate exercises to strengthen the lower extremities, spine and trunk in positions, notably standing, where they had experienced pain during the day. The goal is to have the patient be able to perform exercises and stretches which allow them to increase their tolerance to walking and standing activities.

The third most common cause of sciatica is piriformis syndrome. In the past it was believed to cause approximately 6% of reported cases of sciatica, however recent EMG studies have shown that piriformis syndrome may be a more common source of sciatica. The sciatic nerve runs deep through the buttocks just beneath the

piriformis muscle. In 10 to 15% of individuals however, it is believed the nerve runs directly through the muscle.

These individuals may be at an increased risk of piriformis syndrome. Patients with piriformis syndrome usually feel worse in seated positions, as increased pressure is placed on the sciatic nerve. This is often exacerbated in individuals who sit on their wallet. Common causes are overexercising and prolonged sitting and it appears to be more common in women.

Buttock and sciatic pain resulting from piriformis syndrome respond well to physical therapy when properly diagnosed and treated. Physical therapy treatment begins with a thorough evaluation of the hip joint and spine followed by specific manual therapy techniques performed by an experienced therapist.

The goal of physical therapy treatment is to allow the piriformis muscle to relax and lengthen, relieving the pressure on the sciatic nerve. Modalities including moist heat and ultrasound often assist in allowing the piriformis muscle to relax. Once pain levels are reduced, specific patient exercises and stretches can be taught, allowing patients to control and eliminate their sciatica.

PAUL EBERLE, MS, PT

Paul received his Bachelors Degree in Biology from Boston University.

In 2001 Paul graduated first in his class from New York Medical College with a Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy, earning the College’s Academic Excellence Award in Physical Therapy.

Paul received clinical training at the Helen Hayes Outpatient Day Hospital with a focus on mixed neurological diagnoses including Parkinson’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke, Spinal Cord Injury and Orthopedics. Paul has worked full-time in outpatient orthopedic and neurological settings since being licensed to practice physical therapy in 2001. Paul enjoys working in the geriatric setting and plans to become a geriatric certified specialist (GCS). Paul became certified in LSVT Big, a specialized treatment for Parkinson’s disease in 2014.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F EATURED L ETTER Dinosaur And Its Artist Have History Together Af ter t wo years of waiting in the wings for approvals and permits it looks as though the g reen light has been given to me to start restoring the Bayville Dinosaur. I will start at the end of June and hope for a grand unveiling in early September. My sponsor, PPG Paints, has graciously come aboard with some fascinating new products that consist of an “environmentally green base.” Along with today’s standards, we are defi nitely on the same page in keeping the environment as safe as possible.

I lived across the street from the Dinosaur when I was in my single digits. While attending St Joseph’s in Toms River my bus stop was right across the street. My Dad would take me and my siblings Joel and Dona, to visit the dinosaur constantly. My youngest brother Jay was just born so his visitation rights didn’t kick in until later on in life. It fascinated us when we were young. It seemed bigger than life! When my grandfather was running for mayor of Bayville we would give out matches with his face

on the cover. Folks at the IGA and Bayville Laundromat were big fans of his. After we gave out all the matches, as a treat, we headed over to visit the Dinosaur. As you can see…this “stone age statue” is no stranger to me. I can even remember when his eyes and mouth lit up with color. Sure, it was a simpler time - but the memories I have of this great monument must be one of thousands shared by others that once came to visit the coolest dinosaur in the world.

Getting the chance to restore the friendly beast has been a dream for many years. For anyone that has grown up “Bayville” I know you have watched the dinosaur go through many changes, many colors and many decapitations. I hope this new change suits all of you and takes you back to your own memories of a far younger and simpler Bayville… when the innocence of simply visiting a man-made dinosaur was more than enough to put a smile on your face.

Thanks for having me.

Shannon MacDonald Artist Chosen To Restore The Roar To The Bayville Dinosaur

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Letters To The Editor Beloved Teacher Remembered

The Donovan Catholic and St. Joseph’s Grade School family mourn the loss of our beloved teacher, Karin Krenek. Karin passed away suddenly on May 18 doing what she loved…sharing her love for theatre with students.

Karin has been a part of our school communities for over two decades as a teacher and a parent of four children who graduated from our schools. Karin was not only a theatre teacher, a drama director, and an ESL teacher, she was an inspiration to all who knew her. Karin had the unique ability to invite a community that spanned generations to create productions that breathed “LOVE.” Karin knew the power of the arts, and she used the arts to honor people, to heal people and to build community. EVERYONE was welcome in Karin’s productions because she truly believed that every child of God had something unique and important to contribute.

Karin’s home in the learning commons was a haven for young and old alike who needed a listening ear and an open heart. “Mama K,” as the students called her, always had time to laugh with, to cry with and to pray with students in need.

Karin’s faith was the foundation of her life and she gathered students in prayer before every practice and performance. Her Donovan Arts memos often included requests for prayer for those in need of healing or help.

Karin initiated the idea of “theatre retreats” and invited Donovan’s pastor/ director Father Scott Shaffer and Campus Minister, MaryBeth DeBlasio, to take her cast and crew away for two or three days to Maris Stella Retreat House in LBI where they participated in retreats based on gospel themes present in their particular show. Karin is probably the only director who, with two weeks left until show time, would say, “We

Letters To The Editor Lacey Students’ are not practicing for two of anti-Semitism to bully or three days, instead we are going on retreat to pray together, to play together and to be nourished by Fr. Scott’s amazing cooking.”

JoAnn D’Anton, marketing director for Donovan and Madeline Kinloch, St. Joseph’s Grade School principal, also participated as “sous chefs” and chaperones on these retreats. “Fiddler on the Roof,” “Mary Poppins,” “Guys and Dolls,” “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” and “The Lion King” were some of the shows that were enriched by these retreats.

Karin felt that as Catholic educators we have the obligation to incorporate our faith into every aspect of our students’ life.

Karin was a community builder who taught the high school students to pass their love of theatre and of God on to the students in St. Joseph’s Grade School.

Cast and crew from the high school worked as small group leaders on the grade’s school’s “Lion King” retreat this past February. Dress rehearsals of her musicals were open to St. Joseph’s Parish religious education students and the interaction between the cast and these young students ref lected the love that Mrs. Krenek shared with them.

Karin was someone who never had an unkind word to say and who always brought light and joy and hope to those who crossed her path.

She will be deeply missed by our community.

Donovan Catholic Staff

Toms River Council Not Anti-Semitic Toms R iver Republican Cou ncil members responded ang r ily to repeated accusations of anti-Semitism being espoused publicly, both directly and indirectly, by local pro - developme nt attorney Harvey York.

The Republicans said that York is using accusations

the township into approvi ng addit ional housi ng units that it cannot afford.

“Trying to chill legitimate debate about development decisions by labeling elected officials and residents as anti-Semitic if they voice opposition is offensive” said Councilwoman Maria Maruca.

“Mr. York needs to know that our local elected officials will not be bullied or intimidated into approving more development by him falsely accusing us of anti-Semitism. We want to cu r t ail development because our town can’t afford it and our residents don’t want it,” said Council President Brian Kubiel.

“Is Mr. York’s contention that every Toms River resident who wants to slow development is a racist?

That’s a despicable attack against our residents and we won’t stand for it now or ever.”

“Mr. York’s conduct in furthering this ugly narrative is a poorly veiled attempt to secure favorable outcomes for his client’s project s - wh ich mea n more development, additional traffic and higher taxes,” said Councilman Mo Hill, “trying to label elected officials and residents as Anti-Semitic if they try to reduce density in Toms River is offensive.”

Toms River Republican Off icials point to published newspaper accounts of Mr. York’s comments regarding a rezoning ordinance put forth at a recent Council Meeting.

“The Taxpayers of Toms R iver w ill not be held hostage to reckless development interests and high-priced legal mercenaries to shame or intimidate our town into making planning decisions at odds with the interests of our t a x p aye r s ,” c onclu d e d Councilman George Wittmann.

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Gun Training Is Wrong

On May 20, Lacey High School students attended a training event, during which they were given firearms, from handguns to AR-15s.

The trainers said it was to teach the students gun safety.

However, that’s not what actually happened.

The students were handed guns which they’re too young to buy, then were trained to use them. The definition of “gun safety” taught to underage children was that in order to be safe, you need a gun. The problem is that this “lesson” is factually incorrect.

A study done by the Rutgers School of Nursing showed that children taught this kind of “gun safety” are no less likely to handle guns unsupervised. When you consider another conclusion of the study, that 85 percent of gun-owning parents don’t practice safe gun storage, the effect of the training was simply kids getting excited about guns, which many already had access to.

The event was supposed focus on safety. Yet, the event’s Chief Training Officer said himself, “One of the goals I wanted to set was to show people, ‘This is fun. I feel good.’”

June 2 was National Gun Violence Awareness Day, during Wear Orange Weekend from June 1-3. I used to think awareness wasn’t the issue, but that’s clearly not the case. If guns meant safety, America would 2.5 times as safe as any other country. Yet, we’re 25 times more likely to be killed by guns than people in other developed nations.

But most people aren’t aware of that, in part, because people like the hosts of this event say that kids one day “collecting guns…would be a win for us.” When children’s lives are on the line, the stakes are too high not to act. And so, on June 2nd, I wore orange, and marched, and fought to actually make New Jersey’s kids safe.

Eytan Stern Weber NJ Communications Lead Moms Demand Action

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

Senator Sam Thompson TRENTON - Senator Sam Thompson said a student loan forgiveness program recently announced by Governor Phil Murphy is unlikely to boost New Jersey’s innovation economy despite the cost to taxpayers.

“There are major problems with Governor Murphy’s loan forgiveness plan that ensure it will fail to meet expectations despite significant cost,” said Thompson (R-12th). “It’s structured in a way that provides little incentive for recent STEM

field graduates who are in high demand nationwide to stay in New Jersey.”

Under the announced requirements of the Governor’s STEM Loan Forgiveness Program, residents would have to work for four years in an approved STEM job in New Jersey before being eligible to apply for the loan forgiveness program.

After applying for the program, approved applicants would be eligible to earn $2,000 per year for up to four years of additional

Capitol Comments Assemblyman Ronald Dancer 12th Legislative District, Serving Jackson

TRENTON - Most state actions against polluters are resolved through fi nes, but Assembly ma n Ron

Dancer is proposing an alter native by allowing violators to voluntarily agree to undertake special

Murphy’s STEM Loan Forgiveness Program Criticized work to defray student loan expenses if they remain employed in an approved STEM occupation at a New Jersey employer.

“People won’t even be eligible to apply for the student loan forgiveness program until they’ve already worked full-time in New Jersey for four years, and then they’ll have to work at least another year to get the first $2,000,” said Thompson. “That won’t help us to retain recent college graduates with degrees in STEM fields who often command six-figure salaries from the start.”

Chris Smith WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has ag reed to per for m emergency dredging of the Manasquan Inlet to maintain safe navigation for boat traffic, Rep. Chris Smith (R-th) announced in Point Pleasant Beach, where he was at the invitation of Mayor Steve Reid to inspect areas of the inlet fi rst-hand.

In late April, Mayor Reid contacted Congressman Smith requesting assistance with “an urgent navigation issue” - the shoaling

at the mouth of the inlet resulting in shallow channel depth. Since the inlet is a federally-maintained channel, Smith reached out im mediately to the Army Corps of Engineers to report the local concerns and request that the Corps survey the channel depth to determine if additional sand was building up in the channels and decreasing navigation.

“Our regional economy - commercial fishing, recreational f ishing, boating and summer tourism, and all the jobs these ac-

loan forgiveness plan will just be giving money away to people who are already settled into careers in New Jersey who aren’t leaving anyway.”

Thompson noted that Governor Murphy is ignoring a law that has already been enacted to support STEM jobs and New Jersey’s innovation economy. That effort, which passed the Legislature with unanimous bipartisan support, was championed by Bell Labs.

“A bill sponsored by Senator Kean to create a post-doctoral fellowship program in the Department

of Labor and Workforce Development to enhance STEM research and development opportunities in New Jersey was signed into law under Governor Christie,” Thompson added.

“It’s inexplicable, however, that Governor Murphy is ignoring this existing law by refusing to implement the STEM fellowship program and is failing to utilize the approved funding as intended. Instead, the Governor wants to throw taxpayer money down a dark hole, which won’t cause a single STEM graduate to stay in New Jersey.”

Polluters Should Clean Up Their Mess

environmentally beneficial projects in exchange for reduced fines as agreed upon by the Department of Environmental Protection.

“Think of it as environmental community service,” said Dancer (R-12th).

“The emphasis is on polluters leaving the environment better than they found

it and fi xing the problem they made rather than just paying fi nes.”

The bill (A4092) authorizes the department to negotiate settlements with violators that include the completion of supplemental environmental projects, such as planting trees, installing rain gardens or

solar panels, or creating a trail system.

It does not include any activities a violator must take to return to compliance with the law, however.

“This furthers our overall goal of protecting and enhancing public health and the environment by advancing projects to mitigate

Manasquan Inlet Will See Emergency Dredging

From The Desk Of

Congressman

The senator said the promise of $2,000 in benefits after years of work will likely be claimed by those who had no plans of leaving New Jersey.

“It’s hard to imagine that the promise of $2,000 in student loan forgiveness five years from now would prevent someone with a STEM degree from taking a highly paid job on Wall Street today, or convince a computer science graduate to turn down a $100,000 job offer with Google or Facebook in California,” Thompson said. “Ultimately, Gover nor Mu r phy’s

t iv it ie s ge ne r at e - de pends upon the health and safety of the Manasquan Inlet,” said Smith, who represents several shore com mu n it ie s in Ocean and Monmouth counties. “I am grateful that the mayor brought this potentially devastating problem to the fore and appreciate that the Army Corps responded with a fact-fi nding survey and a critical decision to dredge as soon as possible.”

After being contacted by Smith, the USACE performed a channel depth survey on May 2 and confirmed the shoaling near the entrance to the inlet channel. The authorized depth of the channel for

safe navigation is 14 feet Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), and the USACE su r vey i nd icat e s some areas which are less than that.

“According to the Army Corps, the January 2018 s u r ve y s h ow s a cl e a r channel, so the shoaling has occurred since then and fairly rapidly versus previous years,” Smith added.

Though the government’s dredge, the Currituck, was scheduled to perform regular maintenance dredging in late July, Smith pressed the Corps to have an emergency “clean up” dredging take place sooner to clear the additional sand and maintain a safe

channel.

“This emergency dredging the A r my Cor ps is scheduling for mid-June will likely not remove the entire shoal, but it will help to greatly alleviate any navigation issue until the maintenance dredging occurs in July,” Smith added.

“So, from our standpoint, from an industry standpoint - both as Mar ine Trades Association, Recreational Fishing Alliance, United Boatmen, all of the entities that represent people who utilize this inlet, and then the general public - can’t thank the congressman enough nor the mayor enough. This is a big, big deal,” said Ray Bogan, legal counsel for the

flooding and protecting our drinking water,” concluded Dancer.

Once completed and certified by the department, projects could help reduce most penalties up to 75 percent, or as much as 50 percent for penalties under the Water Pollution Control Act.

Marine Trades Association of New Jersey, Recreational Fishing Alliance, and United Boatmen of New Jersey.

“We are grateful that the Congressman stepped in proactively on this issue,” said Mayor Reid. “The com mercial and recre ational fishing industries in Point Pleasant Beach and the surrounding commu nities generate millions of dollars of revenue annually, employing hundreds of area residents.”

Reid added, “Assuring that the Manasquan inlet remains one of the safest and most navigable waterways in New Jersey is critical to the survival of our fishing fleet and the people and businesses which serve it.”

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Ocean County Justice Complex Receiving A Facelift

By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – Ocean County officials announced that construction on two separate improvement projects in the plaza of the Ocean County Justice Complex will begin on June 4.

The complex, located at 120 Hooper Avenue, will be receiving a high-efficiency heating and cooling system as well as upgrades to the stairs, handicapped access ramp and doors.

“We want to make sure our visitors and staff are aware of this ongoing work,” said Ocean County Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari, who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Department of Buildings and Grounds. “Access to the buildings may be affected from time to time by the work but the buildings will remain open throughout the construction.”

The county plans to complete the work in phases to avoid interrupting county functions within the Justice Complex or in nearby buildings.

“The phase-in plan has been reviewed by the contractors, Ocean County Courthouse officials, Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy and Township building inspectors,” said Ocean County Freeholder John P. Kelly, Director of Law and Public Safety. “The safety of our visitors and staff and security of the building is of the utmost importance during these construction projects.”

The new 600 kW CHP heating and cooling system will generate electricity while capturing and using waste heat for space heating, cooling, and water heating.

For the system, the electrical work needs to be worked on fi rst underneath the plaza, according to officials, which will take about eight months. The electrical work will be done by Kubiak and Sons.

“One of the fi rst steps to installing the Combined Heat and Power & Fuel Cell (CHP) at the Justice Complex is the con-

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solidation of the exterior electric service,” said Assistant Administrator Michael Fiure. “This work will require the removal of the existing concrete from the plaza at the Justice Complex.

“It’s key the public is aware that some changes will take place in order to access the building safely,” said Ocean County

Freeholder Director Gerry P. Little. “We are doing all we can to make sure notification is made to the public prior to work beginning.”

While this is also going on, the upgrades to the stairs, handicapped access ramp and doors leading will be worked on by A Plus Glass and Metal, Hasbrook Heights, which

should take approximately 120 days.

“These upgrades including new automatic doors, and improvements to the stairs and handicapped ramp will allow for better and safer access into the building by all of our visitors,” Vicari said. “Once it’s all back together, the public will enjoy a new plaza area by the Justice Complex.”

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Does Your Child Want To Play A Sport Next Year?

JACKSON – Parents are encouraged to use your own personal physician, or you can sign up for one of the district’s physicals.

You must pre-register for a district physical.

All physicals will take place on the following dates at Jackson Liberty High School from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

• Wednesday, June 6 for students attending Jackson Liberty High School or McAuliffe Middle School • Tuesday, June 12 for students attending Jackson Memorial High School or Goetz Middle School If you have a conflict for the date for your school, you may choose either date to come for your physical.

All students will need to bring with them to the physical a completed Pre-Participation Physical Packet. These packets can be downloaded or picked up in the nurses’ or athletic offices.

Parents are welcome to have their family doctor do their child’s physical. If you opt to do this, please make sure the completed physical packet is submitted to the school nurse by June 12.

To have a district physical, you must sign up for a time slot by filling out our Physical Registration Form online.

You will need to be signed in to your child’s district Google account to complete this registration.

Jazz Lobsters Perform For Midweek Jazz

TOMS RIVER – Come hear acclaimed artists play classic jazz and swing! The Jazz Lobsters Big Band takes the Main Stage at the Grunin Center for the Arts during MidWeek Jazz on Wednesday, June 20 at 8 p.m., Ocean County College, College Drive, Toms River, NJ. Please use Parking Lot #2.

Tickets are $24-$20.

The 2017-18 MidWeek Jazz season ends with another scintillating performance by the ever-popular Jazz Lobsters Big Band, made up of some of the finest musicians in the tristate area.

The Jazz Lobsters Big Band swings hard, featuring the timeless music of Count Basie, Frank Sinatra, Benny Goodman, Quincy Jones, as well as hip new arrangements

– everything from 40s swing to hot Latin and salsa.

Led by keyboardist and arranger James “King Salmon” Lafferty, the full tilt big band is comprised of five saxes, four trumpets, four trombones, and the kickin’ Lobster rhythm section. Not to mention the fabulous Tony Corrao on vocals.

From the swinging sounds of Benny Goodman to the modern arrangements of Quincy Jones, The Jazz Lobsters will demonstrate the timeless appeal of a big band firing on all cylinders.

Come catch The Lobsters live! Purchase tickets online at grunincenter.org, call 732255-0500, or visit the Box Office, Mon-Fri, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

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Ocean County Proclamation: June Is Tick Awareness Month OCEAN COUNTY - The Ocean County Rutgers Master Gardener’s initiative to make our county residents more tick aware has been a huge success. In late April, early May, each township was sent a proclamation asking the mayor and town council to declare June 2018 as Tick Awareness Month. During the month of May and June, over twenty-one of our thirty-three townships have adopted the proclamation. Thank you to all the council members supporting our efforts in helping our residents be tick aware. The Rutgers Master Gardeners will be around the county at events with tick safety information.

Tick Awareness Events Schedule • June 9, 9:30-3:30 p.m. Master Gardeners’ Table at Bug Fest – Insectropolis - Toms River • June 9, 10-4:00 p.m. Master Gardeners’ Table at Island Heights Garden Tour Island Heights • June 13, 7 p.m. Toms River Library Program on ticks • June 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Master Gardeners’ Table at Recreation Celebration Day - Ocean Co. Park • June 27, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Master Gar-

deners’ Table at Toms River Farmers Market • June 29, 12 p.m.-6 p.m. Master Gardeners’ Table at Seaside Park Farmers Market Free tick identification is available at the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Ocean County at 1623 Whitesville Road in Toms River. If you find a tick, place the tick in a sealed baggie or container with a piece of moist towel. Staff and Master Gardeners are here Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. to identify ticks and answer other horticultural issues.

Once we identify the tick, we discuss with you information about that tick species, potential diseases it can carry, and symptoms for which to watch. As we are not medical personnel, you should seek medical advice on a course of action. Neither the RCE nor the Ocean County Health Department test ticks for disease. We have a list of labs you can send the tick to be tested. However, testing will only show if that tick was carrying disease, not that transmission occurred. For more information about our services, please call 732-349-1246 or visit our website at ocean.njaes.rutgers.edu/.

Community School Summer Programs

JACKSON – The Jackson School District will host Community School Summer Programs. These are fun and interesting summer classes, including a fantastic summer

music program, classes for fitness classes, piano, SAT prep or how to get your little one ready for kindergarten or first grade.

Deadlines to register vary.

Camp Invention

JACKSON – Join Camp Invention for fun, hands-on challenges that encourage creative problem-solving and innovation.

Your child can create a robot dog, explore

the technology behind self-driving cars, and design futuristic dream homes and more!

Camp is from July 23-26 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Switlik Elementary School.

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Taking Charge: 7 Tips For Longer-Lasting Hearing Aid Batteries

The dinner was delicious, the dishes are done, and you’re settling in for a double feature on Netflix only to hear the “beep, beep” of your nonrechargeable hearing aid batteries going dead. Argh!

How can you make the next set of nonrechargeables last longer? Take control with these seven tips: Find the Right Match: Batteries are available in various sizes, types, and performance levels, so it’s important to find the right fit for your hearing aids. Count on your hearing-care specialist, who can help ensure your hearing devices are matched up with the appropriate battery products.

Prepare Before You Pull: Hearing aid batteries come with a stay-fresh colored tab that helps keep them from discharging prematurely. Once the tab’s pulled and the batteries activate, however, they can’t be deactivated, so first be sure you’re ready to use ’em. Wait 3-5 minutes before closing the battery door or the voltage of the battery would get to 1.45 volts.

Acquire Only What You Need: It might seem like a good idea to stockpile lots of batteries, but even those that remain unopened in their packaging can lose power over time. Limit your supply to what you’ll reasonably put into service in a year, and use those with the earliest sell-by dates first.

Power Down: Just as turning off lights conserves energy and saves bulb life, powering down your devices when not using them helps batteries last. Turn off your hearing aids — including completely opening the battery door — when they’re not in use.

Keep Water Out: Moisture — practically kryptonite to hearing aids — can damage batteries, too. Protect your devices from water sources including sweat, and help further reduce moisture by leaving the battery door open to dry out after removing the batteries at night.

Avoid Extreme Temperatures: Hot cars and super-cold spaces aren’t great places for your hearing aid batteries. Extreme temperatures can do a number on battery life, so store them at room temperature whenever possible and not in the refrigerator.

Rein Them In: Loose change in your pockets or purse always comes in handy, but loose batteries are a no-no. Batteries can react negatively with metals such as keys and coins, so consider storing them separately in their own packaging or another container.

Getting the most out of your batteries helps you get the most from your hearing technology — and save money, too! For more tips and tricks on making your batteries last longer, call us today at 732-818-3610.

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When getting rid of old batteries, recycling may be an option. Check with your city, county, or state household hazardous waste management program for proper recycling or disposal options.

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Learn To Eat Healthy On A Budget TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library will host “Eating Healthy on a Budget” at its branches in Point Pleasant Borough, Lacey, Long Beach Island, and Brick.

Blue Cross Blue Shield will present this workshop on how to buy fruits and vegetables at a low cost, how to plan home meals, and how to save money on food commonly eaten at home.

This event will take place at the following dates and branches: • Lacey, 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 24, 10 East Lacey Road, Forked River, 609-693-8566 • Long Beach Island, 10 a.m. Monday,

July 30, 217 S. Central Ave., Surf City, 609-494-2480 • Brick, 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, 301 Chambers Bridge Road, 732-477-4513 The Point Pleasant Borough, Lacey, and Long Beach Island branches will have free screenings by a registered nurse available following the program. This will include health and wellness information, blood pressure, cholesterol, and glucose screenings.

Registration is required for this event. To register, call the branch or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events.

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

7 Medical Benefits Of Kiwi Fruit

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Kiwi is among my favorite fruits of all time. It’s also known as “Chinese Gooseberry.” The little black seeds in kiwi do more than just get stuck in your teeth.

They give you a small amount of healthy omega 3 fatty acids. An average kiwi has about 30 milligrams of alpha-linolenic acid. Kiwi is a great source of natural vitamin C and A. It is a good source of natural folate, thiamin and riboflavin.

Kiwi also offers some vitamin K (phylloquinone) and minerals such as potassium, calcium, magnesium and phosphorous. In this regard, it’s great for blood pressure and bones! The fleshy part green part gives you an added bonus of fiber which promotes smooth traffic through your colon (regularity) and simulate healthy probiotic growth.

1. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Kiwi has compounds in it that reduce activation of intestinal cells which ruin your gut. This reduces inflammation in the gut.

2. Asthma and Wheezing - Kiwi is rich in all kinds of antioxidants especially vitamin C which promotes collagen, and that promotes healthy breathing. There was a study published in Thorax that evaluated children and asthma symptoms.

The kiwi-consuming group had less wheezing and noticed fewer nocturnal coughing fits.

3. Depression and PMS Melancholy - Some foods are naturally high in serotonin and tomatoes are one of them.

Kiwis have twice as much serotonin as tomatoes. Serotonin is a “happy” brain

chemical that lifts mood, induces relaxation and boosts self-esteem. People who are aggressive or hostile, or live in “fight” mode might be low in serotonin. I have a longer version of this article at my website in case you want more details. Eating kiwis can essentially make a person feel more content because it acts as a natural fruit anti-depressant!

4. Sleep - Serotonin converts in the body to melatonin, a sleep hormone. So eating kiwis should help you fall asleep faster, and sleep a little bit longer. Eat one or two right after dinner.

5. Your eyes - Natural antioxidants like lutein and zeaxanthin are needed to support vision. Kiwi contains these special eye-loving nutrients. If you’re suffering with glaucoma or cataracts, why not eat a kiwi today each day as part of your diet.

6. Respiratory Infections - There was some research published in Advances in Food and Nutrition Research in 2013.

Compounds in kiwi were found to modulate the immune response making it a great fruit to eat if you have suppressed immunity or chronic sinus/lung infections.

7. Anemia - If you’re iron deficient and supplementing with iron tablets, you can boost the amount of iron your body takes up with vitamin C containing fruits such as kiwi or orange juice.

Kiwi is a refreshing fruit that has many medical benefits. Just be aware that you might be allergic to kiwi if you’re allergic to peanuts. There is a cross-sensitivity with tree nuts and kiwi. If you’ve never had it before, be sure to peel the fuzzy skin off before eating it.

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

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Dear Joel

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LAKEWOOD – Join BlueClaws for Military Appreciation night on June 14, 2018 at 7:05 p.m.

BlueClaws Appreciation Night includes ceremonies, a troop supply drive, a special BlueClaws hat auction, and much more!

The BlueClaws are partnering with OceanFirst Bank on Vets Night Out, a program that donates tickets for local military personnel, both veterans and

active. Fans can donate tickets to military members for use at Military Appreciation Night.

Plus, former Yankee Bucky Dent will be here for an autograph signing and it’s Thirsty Thursday in the BlueClaws Biergarten.

For more information and to purchase tickets visit milb.com/lakewood/tickets/ military-appreciation-night.

Free Rabies Clinic At Ocean County Animal Shelter

OCEAN COUNTY – There will be a free rabies clinic at Ocean County Animal Shelter every other Wednesday at both NOCAF, 615 Freemont Avenue in Jackson

and SOCAF, 360 Haywood Road, Manahawkin locations. The clinic is open from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Call 609 978-0127 for an appointment.

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R.C. Shea & Assoc.

Inside The Law Time To Review Your Will

Robert C. Shea Esq.

By Marc S. Galella, Esq, of R.C. Shea and Associates

Anytime is a good time to review your estate planning documents.

Let’s start with your Last Will and Testament. Have you reviewed it in the last year? If not, now is a good time. First, look at the persons who you have appointed as your executor, guardian and trustee.

Are those persons still capable of acting in that capacity? Are they still willing to act? Is there any reason why you would not want them to act under your Will?

Review the specific bequests and devises in your Will. This is the part of the Will where you leave specific items, real estate or money to specific persons. Are those persons still worthy of receiving those assets? Are there additional persons that you want add to your Will? Do you still own the items identified in your Will?

Are there any other items that you want to leave to specific persons?

Review the persons named in your Will who are receiving the remainder of your estate. Are those persons still deserving of your assets? If you are leaving your estate in different percentages to your beneficiaries, are those percentages still what you want? Are they any other persons who you want to add to your Will?

Are any of the persons named in your Will incapacitated or receiving governmental benefits? Perhaps the assets left to those persons are best left in a trust.

Review your Power of Attorney. Are the persons you appointed in that document still capable of acting for Marc S. Galella Esq. you? Do they still want to act on your behalf?

Are there other persons who you want to name to act for you? Is there any reason why a person that you named should no longer act for you? Do you have a Power of Attorney? Maybe you did not need one the last time you prepared a Will, but maybe you should consider preparing one now.

Review your Living Will. Ask yourself the same questions as your Power of Attorney. Has there been any changes in your medical conditions that would change the medical directives in your current Living Will?

If after reviewing your current estate planning documents you feel that they should be changed, now is the time to discuss your concerns with an estate planning attorney. The attorneys at R. C. Shea and Associates have over 100 combined years of preparing estate planning documents. Call us to schedule an appointment to review your documents with you.

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Jersey Shore Piping & Drumming Classic

TOMS RIVER – Join us at Christ Episcopal Church for this bagpipe and drum competition sanctioned by the Eastern United States Pipe Band Association on July 14 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

This event is open to the public. Admission is free. There will be vendors,

food and beer. The Bagpipe Band Competition will begin at 12 p.m. Bring lawn chairs!

For more information, contact Frank Johnson at 848-333-9784 or bagpiperjohnson@comcast.net or visit jerseyshorecelticfestival.com.

Child Identification Program JACKSON – The Child Identification program is offered at var iou s t i m e s throughout the year. A Child ID can be done for your organization or group by contacting Sgt. John Conver y at 732-833-3015.

Scout or Group Tours of the Justice

Complex are done by appoi nt ment; schedule your tour by contacting Sergeant John Convery.

Watch local media outlets for our Safe Night Presentations dealing with Internet Safety, Gang Awareness, Designer and Club Drugs Awareness.

EDUCATORS! Have a special event planned for your class? Let everyone know by placing a news release in this paper! Call 732-657-7344 to find out how!

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FUN & GAMES

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33 Green disappointment 34 Image on cabbage?

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Annual Spring Jersey Shore Retirement Expo At The Clarion Hotel

TOMS RIVER – The annual spring Jersey Shore Retirement Expo will be held in the main ballroom of the Clarion Hotel, 615 Rte. 37 West, on June 9.

The expo is free and open to the public from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The show features numerous exhibits including home improvement companies, professional groups, health providers, physical fitness and other categories related to senior lifestyles and interests, according to Frank McGurrin, coordinator of Expo Productions.

The expo will have prizes such as dinners for two, f loral arrangements, gift cards, house gifts and gift baskets every 15 minutes.

Winners do not have to be present for the 15 minute prizes but they must be present

Plumsted Police Hiring Full Time Police Officer

PLUMSTED – Plumsted Township Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Full Time Police Officer.

Applicants must be between 18-35 years of age and Police Training Commission certified. Applications can be obtained starting June 4 at the Plumsted Township Municipal Clerks Office, 121 Evergreen Rd, New Egypt, upon receipt of $25 Application Fee, via cash, check or money order.

Completed applications along with a resume must be returned in person to the records bureau between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday. Plumsted Township is an EOE. Submission deadline is June 22, 2018. No phone, fax or e-mails will be accepted.

Sound Off Yoga For Suicide Prevention

PLUMSTED – Join us at Laurita Winery on June 21 (the Day of International Yoga Day) at 6:30 p.m. for a SoundOff VinoVinyasa to help raise money and awareness for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. 100 percent of our proceeds will be donated.

Your ticket includes one hour SoundOff Yoga class (yoga with headphones) followed by a glass of wine of your choice.

Please arrive 30 minutes early. Yoga will be held outside on the lawn. In the event of rain, yoga will be moved indoors. Yoga mats are available for rental.

Sign up as soon as possible. The cost is $30. We only have 50 headphones and will not have ability to get more. This event is likely to sell out!

for the grand prize drawing at 12:30 p.m.

Special prizes will include a dinner for two on the River Lady which sails the Toms River and Barnegat Bay. Home improvement categories will have heating and cooling, skylights, baths, windows, home repairs, flooring, termite control, and others.

The health field will include dental, rehabilitation, physical therapy, hearing and orthopedic. Screenings will be offered by exhibitors.

Ocean County government offices will provide information.

All of the exhibitors will offer special services or discounts for retirees in addition to a weralth of information on better living.

For more information, call Expo Productions at 732-323-8778.

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Additional Costs: Crematory Fee, Urns, Disposition Of Cremains & Certified Copies Of Death Certificates, Permit, Removal Assist. & Mileage, Viewings Or Memorial Services

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Jackson Man Dies After Arrest In Howell

By Jennifer Peacock FREEHOLD – A Jackson man died after he was arrested in Howell for motor vehicle theft May 26.

The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office reported that 43-year-old Derek Boyle was declared dead at Kimball Medical Center at 1:47 p.m. He was transported there after Howell police found him with a stolen vehicle at Church Road and Tioga Drive in Howell.

Boyle began acting erratically on the scene. Emergency workers gave him naloxone, and he was then taken to the hospital.

An investigation by Howell Police and the prosecutor’s office showed no physical force was used against Boyle.

His exact cause of death is pending an autopsy by the Middlesex County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office.

An investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call Detective Ryu Washburne of the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office at 800-533-7443 or Lieutenant Yurgel of the Howell Township Police Department at 732-620-4280.

Tips can remain anonymous.

Go Green For Jackson!

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JACKSON – Come be a part of the Jackson Community Cleanup Crew’s 1st Annual Township wide beautification event on July 15 from 2-5 p.m.! Let’s stop complaining and start doing!

There will be four “target spots” which will be overseen by crew chiefs. Residents

Sustainability Camp

JACKSON – With Jackson School District’s Sustainability Camp, you can strive to solve real life issues by creating items that can help change current problems in food production systems and nut r ition. Build an aquaponics

2046 West County Line Road, Jackson for an appointment today!

system from scratch, consume vegetables grown in our living classroom, and unravel common myths and more!

Seats are limited. Open to incoming 9th-12th graders. Registration deadline is June 15.

Film And Television Summer Camp

Professional Whitening

Call 732-905-9932

that cannot make it to these locations are asked to please take time out of their day to clean up their own development or area in town of their choice.

More details to follow as they become available. Spread the word and save the date.

JACKSON – The Jackson School District will host a Film and Television Summer Camp. Learn how to make a short film, produce a television show or create a music

video using state-of-the-industry equipment and techniques! Students entering Grades 5-12 (any district) may attend. Deadline to register is June 15.

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

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Real Estate LVW - Move in ready. Remodeled Strafford for sale by owner. $176,900.

Gas heat, HW floors, maplewood cabinets. Call 646-330-7152.

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Mobile For Sale Mobile Home For Sale - Located at West Bay Village, Manahawkin off of Rt. 9, 1988, manufactured by Kropf, 12 X 35, 420 sq. ft., 1 BA, 1 BR with walk-in closet & extra door to bathroom, Kit/LR combo, screened porch, deck off slider in LR, private street.

Needs work. Asking $1,000. Offers considered. Call 908-638-5099. (27)

Yard Sale Neighborhood Wide Yard Sale Over 90 Participants. Presidential Lakes, Browns Mills. 6/9 and 6/10, 8am-2pm. Located off Route 70 (2 miles east of the Rt.70/Rt.72 circle). Sponsored by Jessica Nooney, Weichert Realtors 856-983-2888. (25)

Auto For Sale 2004 Ford E250 Van - Well maintained truck. Good condition. Asking $4,500 or best offer. Call 848-258-3163.

(25) 2010 Kia Rio LX - Auto, 4 door, PS, PB, CD, air. Only 61,000 miles. Holiday City. (NADA price $5,300) My price $4,200. 848-226-4326.

(25) 2003 Chrysler 300M - Garaged. All recommended maintenance. Looks and runs like new. 609-339-0069. (26)

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

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

Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, bric-a-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid.

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

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Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot.

5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) WE BUY USED CARS - Any condition, any make, any year. We also specialize in buying Classic Porshe, Mercedes and Jaguar running or not, DEAD OR ALIVE. 609-598-3622. (t/n)

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

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

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

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

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

No lawn cutting. Own transportation. Brick 732-678-7584. (t/n)

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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)

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 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Cleaning Services - Good prices.

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(26) Landscape Services - Clean ups, dethatching, mulch & stone beds trimming, planting, & tearouts & more Call with needs 732-678-8681. (19) Super Natural Painting - Interior, exterior, custom painting, powerwashing. 20 years experience. Free estimates. Honest, dependable. D.P. 848992-4108. References available. (32) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured.

Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) Dee’s Cleaning Service - Cleaning homes like yours since 1994.

Senior discounts. References provided upon request. Insured.

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

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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)

Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725.

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Electrician - Licensed/Insured. Will do the jobs the big guys don’t want. Free estimates, senior discount. Call Bob 732608-7702. LIC #12170.

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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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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)

Need A Ride - Airports, cruise, A.C., doctors. Save $$$. Senior discounts.

Tom. Save ad. 551-427-0227. (40) Paint Your Rooms - Fast, clean, neat. Starting at $50 per room.

Exteriors, powerwashing. 609994-7507 leave message.

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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)

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Ocean County Officials: Get Ready For Hurricane Season

By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – Ocean County officials remind residents to be prepared for hurricane season, beginning June 1 and lasting through the end of November.

The height of hurricane season typically lands around late August and September, however tropical systems can develop any time, so it is important to be prepared.

“We have learned many valuable lessons from Superstorm Sandy which devastated the area in October of 2012,” said Ocean County Freeholder John P. Kelly, Director of Law and Public Safety.

“We know that being prepared is the key to our safety and taking the time to make sure you have a plan in case of an emergency could be lifesaving if disaster strikes.”

The National Weather Service lists surge flooding, inland flooding from heavy rains, destructive winds, tornadoes, and high surf and rip currents as the biggest hurricane hazards.

Officials urge residents to prepare by having a portable Disaster Supplies Kit at all times. The kit should be updated every six months and include a gallon of drinking water a day for each person, prescription drugs and special dietary foods, a supply of non-perishable foods, a first aid kit, a battery powered radio, flashlights, and extra batteries “As a coastal area, it is imperative that residents and visitors of Ocean County are aware of the risks that are faced during a hurricane, tropical storm or a nor’easter,” said Ocean County Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy. “Knowing how to prepare before a storm, how to take action as the storm approaches and even knowing what to do during a storm are all types of questions to think about to be better prepared in case of danger.”

When preparing for a storm, don’t forget about your pets. It is also important to have Animal Supply Kits and Take-Along Bags for service animals and pets. These include a two-week supply of water and food, non-spill food and water dishes, cage/carrier labeled with contact information, favorite toys and treats, leash, collar

and harness, litter, litter pan, paper towels and plastic baggies, and pet medication.

Pets should also have current ID tags and vaccinations, according to officials. Make sure to have a plan as to how your pets will be cared for if you have to evacuate.

Officials also urge residents with disabilities or special needs to sign up for Register Ready, New Jersey’s Special Needs registry for disasters which helps emergency responders better plan to serve them in disaster or emergency situations.

“Register Ready is a free, voluntary program that allows for extra preparation in the case of a major emergency,” Kelly said. “It will not only help our residents who may need assistance but it will also provide information to emergency responders so that residents could be checked on during weather events.”

To register online, go to ready.nj.gov.

“The Ocean County Office of Emergency Management under the direction of Sheriff Mastronardy does a great job providing resources during an emergency,” Kelly said. “Residents should also keep up on the National Weather Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for information as the hurricane risk heightens.”

Advisories to stay alert for are a “hurricane watch” and a “hurricane warning.”

For a list of hurricane-related resources, visit ochd.org. An Emergency Preparedness Disaster Tips pamphlet is also available throughout the county including the Health Department located at 175 Sunset Ave. and the County Connection at the Ocean County Mall.

“Residents can use the Health Department’s Emergency Preparedness Disaster Tips pamphlet as a guideline for their own preparations,” Little said. “It is a great starting point to make sure your family is aware of the steps to take in case of an emergency.”

For more information on emergency preparedness, visit the Ocean County Government webpage at co.ocean.nj.us and by clicking on the ‘Be Prepared’ link.

June Adult Programs At Jackson Library JACKSON – The Ocean County Library will host various programs for adults throughout the month of June at the Jackson Branch, 2 Jackson Drive, 732-928-4400.

“Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation – A Four Part Series” will take place at 3 p.m.

Mondays, June 4, 11, 18, and 25. Join this fourweek beginner’s immersion in mindfulness meditation. Separate registration is required for each session.

Evening film screenings will take place 6 p.m.

Thursday, June 7 and 6 p.m. Monday, June 25.

“Coloring for Adults” will take place 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 12. Rediscover the joy of

coloring. Coloring sheets and art supplies will be provided, along with light refreshments and relaxing music.

An afternoon film screening will take place 2:30 p.m., Thursday, June 14.

“Mindfulness Meditation: On Forgiveness” will take place 2 p.m. Thursday, June 28. This class is open to novice and skilled practitioners.

Experience the art of forgiveness and empathy through guided meditation exercises.

Registration is required for these free programs. To register or for more information about each program, visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events or call the branch.

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JACKSON – Students entering Grades 4-8 can spend their summer at our Junior Art & Musical Theater Summer Camp!

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PLUMSTED – Plumsted Township would like to inform residents that a portion of Hopkins Road has been paved again.

W hen Hopkins Road was previously paved, there were issues with the paving and condition of the road. The

contractor is fixing the error at this time. This was a state grant specifically for this road and can only be used on this road.

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Monmouth & Ocean County Towns And School Districts Receive EDF Fellows EWING – Sustainable Jersey recently announced the seven townships and two school districts, located in Monmouth and Ocean counties, that were selected to receive an Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) Climate Corps Fellow to provide on-site tech nical assistance with energy efficiency projects.

This technical assistance program has been made possible through funding provided by New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG).

The 2018 Recipients of EDF Fellows: • Asbury Park City • Freehold Borough • Lake Como Borough • Neptune Township • Ja ck son Tow n sh ip Scho ol D is trict • Little Egg Harbor Township • Little Egg Harbor Township School District • Ocean Gate Borough • Poi nt Ple a s a nt B e a ch B o rough “We are proud to partner with Sustainable Jersey to help connect communities with the resources they need to make wise energy choices,” said Anne-Marie Peracchio, director of conservation and clean energy policy for New Jersey Natural Gas. “The host towns and schools will benefit greatly from this unique opportunity as the EDF Climate Corps Fellows provide guidance and insight to help them address challenges and plan customized energy-efficiency solutions that help advance their sustainability goals.”

Through the EDF Climate Corps fellowship program, Sustainable Jersey is pairing three specially trained graduate fellows with municipalities and school districts to provide expertise

and support for evaluation, planning and implementation of projects that will help improve the energy performance of their respective buildings. The EDF Fellows will begin work with township and school district staff in June 2018.

Sustainable Jersey reviewed the applications and will provide guidance to the EDF Climate Corps fellows to help them advise participating schools and municipalities about resources specific to New Jersey, as well as initiatives that earn points toward the Sustainable Jersey certification program. In particular, the EDF Climate Corps fellows help the towns and school districts access the many incentives available through New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program.

“Supporting communities with technical expertise to do sustainable energy efficiency projects is an important step toward our goal of a sustainable New Jersey,” said Sustainable Jersey Director Randall Solomon. “Over the course of the summer, fellows will get energy efficiency projects on the fast track to accomplishment – simultaneously lowering energy costs and environmental impact.”

In 2017, through this program and with the support of NJNG, Sustainable Jersey placed three EDF Climate Corps fellows to assist a total of seven municipalities and schools: Atlantic Highlands School District, Brielle Borough School District, Howell Township, Middletown Township, Rumson Borough School District, Sea Girt Borough School District and Shore Regional High School District. Learn more about what the EDF Climate Corps fellows have accomplished in previous years for New Jersey schools and municipalities: NJ EDF Climate Corps Project Reports.

Viking Village Arts & Crafts Show

BARNEGAT LIGHT – Come out and see all our vendors at the Viking Village Arts & Crafts Show on July 22 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 1801 Bayview Ave in Barnegat Light.

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STEM Summer Camp

JACKSON – Join the STEM Summer Camp for hands-on activities and fun learning in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, such as electronics, robotics, 3-D Printing and More! For students entering grades 6-9. Deadline to register is June 15.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of june 9 - JUne 15

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Luck has little to do with it. Hold off until the end of the week to test your luck on games of chance.

Those in charge may expect you to be efficient and proficient so it is a good idea to get your priorities straight.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): It is always darkest before the dawn. A family problem will have a simple solution. Your brilliant ideas won’t get much airplay now, but you could organize them and present them later in the week.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Remain optimistic and repeat positive mantras to ward off suspicions and mistrust. Tell a few jokes and find ways to put people at ease. Avoid misunderstandings by being open minded and forgiving as this week unfolds.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Money comes in and money goes out. It is in your best interest to remain philosophical about holding on to it.

You might be spurred to achieve greater financial stability by partners in the upcoming week.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Be wise when you make your buys. Wait until late in the week to make key purchases or financial decisions. The desire for more luxurious furnishings or the need to provide for family members may egg you on.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don’t join the band of people who refuse to understand. Gossip can drive a wedge between you and a friend. In the week to come you would be wise to sidestep controversies and to choose your companions wisely.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): First things first.

This might be a good week to make improvements or fixes in the household, but you must focus on fulfilling your obligations toward others before you will have the time to handle your own.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The possibilities are endless. Because you are cooperative and optimistic you are apt to hook up with helpful people this week. Determined effort will create positive results if you are cautious about cash outlays.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You may have a blind spot. You might be unaware that someone has done you a favor behind the scenes.

Remain thrifty in the upcoming week even if it doesn’t make sense to do so in some situations.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Sometimes rules seem illogical. Your complaints and suggestions will probably fall on deaf ears, so you should keep your own counsel in the upcoming week.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): There is no reason to conceal your net worth, talents or abilities. Your partner or significant other might have a valuable idea and need your input or resources to make it a reality. The second half of the week is best.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): It may be sunny by the pool but there may still be shadows behind the hedge. Exert your charm to soothe ruffled feathers. Even healthy relationships can fall prey to temporary misgivings or doubts in the week ahead.

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By Wolfgang Puck RICE TART WITH FRESH BERRIES Serves 6 to 8 For the sugar dough: 2/3 pound (335 g) unsalted butter, slightly softened 2 1/4 cups (560 mL) pastry flour 2 1/4 cups (560 mL) all-purpose flour Pinch kosher salt 1/2 cup (125 mL) granulated sugar 2 large egg yolks 4 teaspoons heavy cream 1 to 2 tablespoons ice water, if needed For the tart filling: 1/2 cup (125 mL) Arborio rice 2 cups (500 mL) whole milk Zest of 2 oranges 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise with a sharp knife, seeds carefully scraped out and reserved 1/2 cup (125 mL) granulated sugar 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 4 large egg yolks 1/2 cup Grand Marnier or other orange-flavored liqueur 2 cups (500 mL) heavy cream, lightly whipped About 2 cups (500 mL) fresh raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, or sliced strawberries, plus extra for garnish At least several hours ahead, prepare the sugar dough: Cut the butter into large pieces, and place in a food processor fitted with the stainless-steel blade. Add the flours, salt and sugar. Pulse the machine on and off until the butter is evenly distributed.

Add the egg yolks and cream. Mix continuously just until the dough pulls away from the side of the bowl, adding a little ice

water if needed; do not overmix. Remove the dough and, on a lightly floured surface, flatten into a round. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours or overnight.

For the tart, preheat the oven to 350 F (175 C). Roll the dough to a thickness of about 3/8 inch (9 mm). Use it to line an 8-inch (25-cm) pie tin or tart tin. Place the tin on a baking sheet, line it with parchment paper, and fill with pie weights. Bake until golden brown. Remove from the oven, leaving the oven on, and leave the tart shell at room temperature to cool. Remove the pie weights.

For the tart filling: Put the rice in a saucepan, and add cold water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook over medium heat for 2 minutes.

Drain in a wire-meshed sieve. Put the milk, orange zest, vanilla bean seeds and pod, and sugar in an ovenproof saucepan. Add the rice and bring to a boil. Cover, place in the 350 F (175 C) oven, and cook until the rice is tender-chewy and the liquid has been absorbed, about 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, put the softened butter in a mixing bowl and stir vigorously with a sturdy wooden spoon until smooth and creamy.

One at a time, add the egg yolks, beating each into the butter with the wooden spoon until thoroughly incorporated before adding the next. The mixture should look smooth and satiny.

When the rice is done, transfer the saucepan to the stovetop over very low heat, remove and discard the vanilla pod, and whisk in the butter-egg mixture, stirring until thickened.

Stir in the Grand Marnier, remove from the heat and leave at room temperature to cool.

Transfer the rice mixture to a mixing bowl. With a sturdy rubber spatula, fold in the lightly whipped cream. Cover and refrigerate until nearly set.

Line the bottom of the tart shell with about half of the berries in an even layer. Pour in the rice mixture, smooth it out and refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes. Decorate the top with most of the remaining berries. To serve, use a sharp knife to cut into wedges, transfer to serving plates, and garnish the plates with a few more berries.

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