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–Photo courtesy New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection The recent Spring Hill wildfire in the Pinelands region remains under investigation.

By Kimberly Bosco On the heels of the Spring Hill forest fire that blazed through more than 11,000 acres of the Pinelands in Bur-

lington County recently, the New Jersey State Forest Fire Service is speaking out to inform residents on what they do and what to expect

when it comes to fighting fires.

The Spring Hill fire sparked up a little less than a month ago on March 30, 2019. As the

most significant forest fire we have seen this year, the blaze burnt through 11,600 acres of forest in Washington (Wildfire - See Page 4)

Lighthouse International Film Fest Kicks Off 11th Season

By Kimberly Bosco LONG BEACH ISLAND – Locals and film experts alike celebrated the return of the Jersey Shore’s favorite film fest with a kick-off party and fundraiser on April 27. This event was an exciting preview of what’s to come during the four-day cinematic experience on June 6-9.

Held at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences, members of

the Lighthouse International Film Festival and film enthusiasts gathered together to enjoy some Asian fusion cuisine and a special film screening in honor of the festival’s 11th year on the island.

Amir Bogen, Executive Director of the LIFF, believes that this year is going to be “much better than any other year.” This season will be Bogen’s first as Executive Director; in 2018, he served as Deputy Director under

Eric Johnson.

Among the hundreds of submissions made to the LIFF this year, “we have one of the best films from South by Southwest,” an annual film festival that takes place in Austin, Texas. Bogen also mentioned that film-goers can expect to see the work of some “major documentary filmmakers” as well.

A full schedule of the dozens of films to be shown can (Fest - See Page 6)

By Kimberly Bosco STAFFORD – Stafford Township has seen a lot of new since the start of 2019: new mayor, new council, and now a new business administrator.

Matthew von der Hayden was recently named the new business administrator for Stafford Township, making his first appearance at the April 2 council meeting. Von der Hayden is succeeding former administrator James Moran, who served Stafford for nearly a decade.

Von der Hayden is a south Jersey native, residing in Petersburg with his wife and three children.

He comes to Stafford from a stint in Egg Harbor Township, where he worked for a little over two years as a deputy business administrator.

“Usually with administrators, it depends on their different path but I started out as a chemist,” von der Hayden told Jersey Shore Online.

With a degree in Biological Sciences, he worked as a chemist and a microbiologist for some time before moving into his first local government position at the Atlantic County Utilities Authority.

He worked as a lab chemist at the waste water treatment plant for the Atlantic County Utilities Authority before taking advantage of a program they offered to go back to school. Von der Hayden then got his Master’s in Finance and Accounting.

“I worked in chemistry and microbiology for a long time and…it wasn’t really what I wanted to do,” he explained. “I was good at it but…I didn’t go to work every day and think ‘Yeah this is what I want to do’.”

Instead, von der Hayden found that passion later on in his life when he discovered a career as an administrator.

Once he earned his MBA, he then went on to earn his MPA (Master of Public Administration) (Administrator - See Page 5)

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Shawn Judy, Assistant Division B Firewarden, said that the fire’s cause is still under investigation.

In the meantime, State Forest Fire Service officials held a press conference on April 24 to discuss the wildfire terminology, the process of prescribed burning, wildfire season, forest fires to date, and prevention as New Jersey heads into official wildfire season.

Terminology Before delving into any new topic, it is beneficial to know the terminology.

Trevor Raynor of the State Forest Fire Service f leshed out some of the common terms thrown around when people talk about forest fires.

When you hear a fire described as “contained,” this means that “forward progress has stopped but it has the potential to escape,” said Raynor.

A “controlled” fire is a fire that is contained on all sides, the perimeter has been stopped from spreading, but it is still “smoldering internally.”

A fire that is “out” is not usually labeled as such until the area sees a major rainfall, Raynor explained. “Out” fires signify that there is no active smoking or burning on any branches, stumps, etc. in the wildfire area.

Wildfires are not typically reported until they become significant. According to

DEP Assistant Commissioner for Natural and Historic Resources Ray Bukowski, a significant fire is one that has reached 50 acres or more, or is a threat to the structures near it.

A 100 acre fire signifies a “major fire.”

Prescribed Burning Over the past few weeks you might have noticed fire officials stationed along the roadside while a blaze heats up along the forest f loor on major thoroughfares such as Route 539 or Route 72. This is called prescribed burning.

“By using fire as a tool…that ultimately helps us to suppress fire,” and prevent fire from spreading, said State Forest Fire Service Firewarden Greg McLaughlin.

While this may sound a bit backwards, the forest fire service is actually helping our forests.

Prescribed burning season takes place f rom October 15 to March 15, said McLaughlin. This year, the forest fire service extended that time frame by a few weeks, making it a very successful one. The goal is to perform prescribed burning on approximately 20,000 acres of forest each year. This year saw 22,600 acres, he added.

These controlled burns are small, according to McLaughlin; about 75 percent reach a maximum of only 10 acres or less.

Prescribed burns target “ladder fuels” in order to eliminate the starting point for wildfires. Ladder fuels refer to the

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vegetation along the forest f loor that allows a fire to travel upward from the ground, to low tree branches on canopy trees, to tree tops, McLaughlin said. Picture a fire starting in the shrubbery and spreading up tree trunks and branches – the name “ladder” fuels is a visualization of the process.

“We’re trying to break that connection,” said McLaughlin.

And it is no coincidence that the State Forest Fire Service chooses fall and springtime to perform these prescribed burns. Spring and fall seasons are peak wildfire season.

Peak Wildfire Season According to McLaughlin, the spring wildfire season is much busier than the fall due to factors like humidity, heat, and wind.

In springtime, humidity is down which means foliage is dryer or has the potential to dry up quicker. The weather begins to heat up but the trees remain leafless, allowing for the sun to penetrate further into the forest. These are risk factors that combine to create what McLaughlin called a “high fire danger” day.

During the spring, the forest fire service takes a “direct attack” approach to tackling forest fire prevention, especially on high fire danger days.

To do this, they use a “build up index which is a cumulative drying indicator,” stated McLaughlin. If the index indicates increasing dryness over time, “we will put out people actively patrolling the

woods.”

Normally, they will have people stationed in fire lookout towers to monitor from above. In the event of a high fire danger day, there will also be patrols on the ground.

The forest fire service builds all of their equipment in-house so that it is specialized to get into those tricky, hardto-get-to spots in the woods in order to put out a fire. It is only for 35 days in the springtime that the department outsources for extra materials.

During this time, the forest fire service spends approximately $250,000 to afford aircrafts that can dump water on a fire.

When it is peak time for wildfires, they need all hands on deck and then some.

Springtime is much more likely to see the spark of wildfires than summer, McLaughlin explained, because summer has more humidity and more rainfall. The wetness doesn’t allow the leaves to dry out as quickly.

2019 Fires & Prevention This year to date, the State Forest Fire Service has responded to 331 fires. Of this number, only four or f ive were considered “significant” fires, said Bukowski (one of which was Spring Hill).

This number is significantly higher than what the department saw this time last year, which was approximately 200 fires (year to date). This was due in part to the fact that “last year was the wettest year on record,” Bukowski added.

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at Villanova. Following this he saw his first opportunity to work alongside more elected officials and administrators.

“It was then I discovered that this is really what I want to do,” he said. “It would be neat to go work for a city and help build buildings, build roads, really affect the community, that’s what set me on line to look for a municipal job.”

Von der Hayden worked in a management position at the Atlantic County Utilities Authority for approximately 8 years before finding his way to Ocean City where he took on the duties of capital planning.

In Ocean City, von der Hayden helped enact road rehabilitation projects after Superstorm Sandy hit in 2012, worked on pump projects, and went after certain grant opportunities to help the city recover. Through this process, Von der Hayden was able to get involved with a bunch of

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Continued From Page 4 As for this year, that is not the case. The department saw five reportable wildfires on April 23, 2019 alone.

In New Jersey, 95 percent of wildfires are caused by people, Bukowski said.

The forest fire service is simply trying to spread awareness to the public about the

The Southern Ocean Times, May 4, 2019, Page 5 different state and federal agencies, including the Army Corps of Engineers, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the NJ Department of Transportation, (NJDOT), and the NJ Department of Environmental Protections (NJDEP).

“My goal was always to be a business administrator,” said von der Hayden. “I was at that department level and there was no real opportunity to do that in Ocean City.”

That is when von der Hayden landed himself a spot in Egg Harbor Township as deputy administrator, where he would also occasionally take on the role of administrator if needed.

Von der Hayden worked on capital improvements, grant funding, and specialized projects in this new position, but also got his first opportunity to work on the fiscal side of municipal operations with the township budget.

Von der Hayden also noted that he is a member of the ICMA, which is an association of professional city and county

managers that serve local governments, the NJ Municipal Managers Association, and also passed testing for to become a Certified Facility Manager (CFM).

While in Egg Harbor, von der Hayden accomplished much. One thing he is most proud of is his work bringing the township’s Sustainable Jersey rating up to silver, which is the highest it can be.

According to its website, Sustainable Jersey is “a certification program…[and] a 501 non-profit organization that is helping New Jersey towns build a better world for future generations by supporting community efforts to reduce waste, cut greenhouse gas emissions, and improve environmental equity.”

While Stafford Township is not currently involved, von der Hayden plans to change that.

“I’ve spoken with the environmental commission [but] that program runs on a yearly basis, so to get an application in in June, at this point you need to have a Green Team set up,” he explained.

With the application deadline only a little over a month away, von der Hayden hopes to have a Green Team up and running in Stafford and a Sustainable Jersey application in the works this time next year.

As of now, von der Hayden is still getting acclimated to his role in Stafford Township. His major priority within his first few weeks was to get a 2019 municipal budget introduced (which was made public on April 17 at the council meeting.)

In these first few weeks, von der Hayden picked up on some major issues from the township residents, including property issues, the dredging in Beach Haven West, and road paving issues.

“Those are things that we’re going to look into in the future with the council and the mayor to start to develop things like road programs,” he said. “Most of the first few weeks have been getting that input so we can move forward together.”

While von der Hayden is starting small as the new administrator, he has big plans for Stafford Township.

reality of wildfires and wildfire prevention in order to reduce the overall risk.

Bukowski advises residents, “if you see smoke, or fire trucks, or fire personnel… have courtesy” and be aware.

“We want people to enjoy the outdoors but we [also] want to keep people safe and our forests green,” he added.

As we head into 2019’s official wildfire season, it is important to note that this year also marks 75 years of wildfire prevention with the 75th anniversary of Smoky the Bear.

Smoky the Bear is the forest fire service’s national mascot who touts the famed catch phrase, “Only You Can Prevent Wildfires.”

While you yourself might not be a

firefighter working to ward off major wildfires this season, there are plenty of things you can do to prevent fires from starting in your own backyard.

As Bukowski stated, 95 percent of fires are caused by people.

For more information on prevention how-to’s or the NJ State Forest Fire Service, visit state.nj.us/dep/parksand forests/fire/aboutus.html.

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The annual film fest brings films, special events, parties, panel discussions, and people from all over to Long Beach Island, while showcasing the local artistic community. Held each summer at various venues throughout the island, the festival promotes independent film and encourages people to experience the area as “more than just a day at the beach.”

The kickoff party is both an introduction to what the festival offers as well as a fundraiser for independent film. The event featured a gift auction offering up items from local shops, restaurants, and artisans.

Attendees also got to enjoy some tasty Asian cuisine provided by local eateries including Fuji 72, Makoto, Golden Jade, and Zen, while getting a taste for the 2019 Festival Line-Up with a special film screening.

Although it will not be shown during the festival, those at the kickoff party got a first look at the dramedy film “Don’t Let the Night End.” This film was nominated for Best Cinematography at the Queens World Film Fest. Actor and director of the film, Galia Barkol, mingled with guests and hosted a Q&A following the film screening.

“It’s my first feature film and I am an actor but I studied film,” said Barkol.

Barkol comes to LBI from Israel, which is where the main character in her film, Mia, hails from. After completing her mandatory military service in Israel, Barkol moved to Paris where she studied film. She later

studied acting in New York.

“I kind of wanted to combine it all…this is my biggest project to date,” she said.

Attendees got to see her work play out on screen firsthand.

“Don’t Let the Night End” follows Mia, who loses her ability to dance due to an injury. Mia leaves life in Tel Aviv for a temporary stay in New York City where she finds respite in taking origami classes and cat-sitting for a married sales agent, who is only in New York on the weekends. Barkol explained that the movie encompasses the way that strangers can connect with one another and how complicated the relationships between parents and their adult children can become.

Former Executive Director Eric Johnson explained the process of choosing films for the festival to Jersey Shore Online at their 10th annual event. Submissions open up during the fall and extend through March.

LIFF members begin watching the film submissions immediately once they start coming in and, following the deadline, it takes about another six weeks to wrap everything up.

The LIFF staff works on choosing exciting films from all different backgrounds. And it is not only feature-length films that you will see but also shorts, documentaries, and virtual reality.

If you wish to attend this year’s event, you have two options. You can get an All Access Pass, which grants you access to all film screenings and special parties held during the festival. Or you can buy tickets for screenings online at lighthousefilm festival.org or at the door.

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–Photos by Kimberly Bosco (Above) Attendees getting ready for the special screening of Galia Barkol’s feature film. (Right) The event featured a gift auction offering up items from local shops, restaurants, and artisans to raise money for independent film.

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Bill Would Ensure Crime Victims Receive The Restitution They Deserve CAPITOL COMMENTS 9th Legislative District Senator Christopher J. Connors • Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf • Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove

TRENTON – District 9 lawmakers Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove have introduced legislation, S-3352/A-5088, that aims to mandate wage garnishment and participation in enforced community service for certain criminal defendants who fail to make restitution to their victims.

“This legislation was

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Tax Day just passed, and if you’re one of the millions across our state who have already filed, you’ve seen that you can’t deduct as much as you used to.

You didn’t do anything wrong, but Congress did. The previous Congress rammed through a massive tax overhaul that was a costly wolf in sheep’s clothing. Disguised as a middle-class tax cut, you are seeing the results of gutting the state and local tax, or SALT deduction, first-hand.

Millions across our state have gone from receiving refunds to paying more at a time when New Jersey families already pay more than their fair share.

If you’ve lived in New Jersey your entire life, you know that not a year goes by without the issue of taxes coming up.

Year after year, we see reports that we’re one of only a few states to send more of our taxpayer money to Washington than we get back in services.

In fact, a report from earlier this year showed that New Jersey residents only get 82 cents back for every dollar paid in federal taxes.

drafted after we learned that one of our constituents was the victim of theft by an employee who stole thousands of dollars to support his drug addiction.

The thief was convicted in a court of law and ordered to pay restitution. However, he relapsed, failed to show up for work, failed to pay restitution and subsequently, was incarcerated. This incident offers a view of

the silent victims of the opioid epidemic - those who are victimized by people struggling with addiction.

These cases aren’t discussed enough. The victim in this case, and her family, experienced tremendous financial hardships,” the District 9 lawmakers said.

“New Jersey spends hundreds of millions of dollars to assist addicts with their recovery. It’s time for the State to also recognize those who are victimized by people who committed crimes to support their addiction. Justifiably, our constituent wants restitution so she can begin putting her family’s finances and life back together. We believe

our legislative proposal gives greater weight to the rights of victims in cases involving wage garnishment.”

Under current law, a defendant who is convicted of a crime may be sentenced to probation, with one of the conditions of probation being that the defendant must make restitution to the victim of his crime. If the defendant fails to make such restitution, the court has the option to order such sanctions as wage garnishment, participation in enforced community service, participation in a labor assistance program, and revocation of probation with the imposition of the

original sentence.

The Delegation’s legislation, S-3352/A-5088, would require the court, in every case where the defendant defaults in the payment of restitution or of any installment without good cause, to: • Order the Probation Division to verify the accuracy of any information provided by the defendant concer ning his income, assets, and employment.

Verification would include, among other provisions, confirming any such information with the defendant’s employer; • Order the garnishment of the defendant’s wages or other earnings. The bill

Rep. Kim Op-Ed: Fix The SALT Deduction

Just recently I asked people in my district, comprising parts of Burlington and Ocean counties, which issues were most important to them.

Of the more than 1,100 people that responded, more than 50 percent said that state and local tax issues were top of mind.

When you look at the impact of the previous Congress’ tax bill on New Jersey families, it’s easy to understand why.

According to the Federal Reserve Board, four in 10 Americans are unprepared to cover an emergency expense of $400. If you are one of those families, and suddenly lose your tax refund, a bill from the IRS can simply cripple you financially. No working family should have to decide between food on the table or a roof over their heads because of an unfair tax bill that they didn’t want and didn’t ask for.

The SALT deduction isn’t something new, but a fundamental principle of the American tax code. From the brain of Alexander Hamilton to the core of the federal income tax

legislation at the beginning of the 20th century, this deduction prevents taxpayers from being taxed twice on the same dollar by allowing them to write off taxes paid at the state and local level from their federal taxes.

This deduction doesn’t just help families avoid double taxation, it helps build cities through infrastructure investment, it provides for communities through social service investment and it prepares the next generation through education investment.

New Jersey has been hit particularly hard by this tax law. In 2016, nearly 2 million New Jersey taxpayers deducted their property and state income taxes. These working families averaged $18,000 per deduction. That means that they paid $8,000 more on average than they’re now allowed to deduct from their taxes.

Earlier this year, I was joined by a bipartisan coalition from the House and Senate to introduce the Stop Attacks on Local Taxpayers or SALT

Act. This bill would restore the full deduction for families and bring tax fairness back to the system. Congressional leaders on both sides of the aisle should bring this bill forward for a vote to give our

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families a chance for relief.

We have a chance now to work together to fix this problem and to make sure that by this time next year, we spare New Jersey taxpayers the shock of a surprise bill and

specifies that payment of wages by an employer in the form of cash would not preclude garnishment; and In a case where the defendant is unemployed, order that the defendant participate in an appropriate job placement program.

Further, the legislation provides that if a defendant subject to wage garnishment defaults in the payment of any single installment without good cause, the court must impose a term of participation in a labor assistance program or enforced community service. Such participation would not reduce the amount owed by the defendant in default.

replace it with the peace of mind and economic security they deserve.

- This op-ed originally appeared in the Asbury Park Press, used here with permission by Kim’s staff

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May Events At The Barnegat Library

BANRGEAT – Join the Barnegat branch of the Ocean County Library system for events throughout the month of May! The library is located at 112 Burr Street, Barnegat. For information, or to register, call 609-698-3331 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org.

Please call or go online to register for all programs that read REG and for movie information.

All Wednesdays, 6-8:30 p.m.: Teen Drop-in Gaming. Play Wii, WiiU, tabletop and card games. Ages 12 – 18.

May 6, 13, and 20, 1 p.m.: Monday Movies May 6, 1:30 p.m.: Drop-In Cinco de Mayo Craft. Stop by the kid’s zone for a fun craft.

Ages 6+.

May 7, 7 p.m.: Burr Street Book Café.

May 8, 10:30 a.m.: Preschool Paint. Bring your preschooler dressed to make a mess for a fun-filled half hour of texture painting. Ages 3 – 5. REG. May 8 and 22, 7 p.m.: Adult Writers Group.

Hone your craft with like-minded adult writers.

May 9, 11, 23, 25, 1 p.m.: EWE Knit and Crochet. Drop in with your own supplies.

May 14, 10:30 a.m.: Cooking with Kids.

Bring your preschooler for a half hour of creative cooking. On the menu is banana sushi.

Ages 3 – 5. REG. May 14, 12:30 p.m.: Friends of the Library Meeting. Come join an active group looking for new ideas to support the Library.

May 15 and 31, 10:30 a.m.: Storytime. Join Miss Renee for songs, stories and a craft. Ages 3-5. REG. May 15, 2:30-3:30 p.m.: Bridge Building Challenge. This fun and creative building challenge will incorporate the Scientific Method to see if our structures hold up to the ultimate test at the end. Ages 8 -12. REG. May 15, 6 p.m.: Stream Survival. Meet the

macroinvertebrates and learn their survival mission happening in the unseen pond worlds of Barnegat. Presented by Cloverdale Farm County Park. Ages 12 - 18.

May 15, 7 p.m.: Poetry Writers Group. Hone your craft with like-minded adult writers.

May 16, 6:30 p.m.: Family Movie Night: Ralph Breaks the Internet. Watch this exciting movie on our big screen. Bring your own popcorn. (PG) 112 min.

May 17, 2 p.m.: Wells Fargo. Wells Fargo will present a business seminar for those thinking about starting their own business. REG. May 20, 11 a.m.: TechTopic: MS Word.

May 21, 2 p.m.: Sutton by JR Moehringer.

New members welcome; Copies available for pick-up at the Branch.

May 21, 7 p.m.: DVD Discussion Group: Green Book. In need of a driver and protection on a concert tour, a world-class African-American pianist recruits a tough-talking Italian-American bouncer. (PG-13) 130 min.

Contact your local Branch to place a hold.

View the film at home. Then join us for a lively discussion.

May 22, 1 p.m.: Cogniciti: Brain Health Workshop. Adults ages 50 – 80 can get a free brain health score. Computer skills required.

Space is limited. REG. May 23, 7 p.m.: Basically Ballet: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice & other Magical Selections.

Ballet pieces for all ages will be performed by students from Basically Ballet. REG. May 29, 11:30 a.m.: Baby, Books, and Bounces. Bring your baby for some fun lap-sit play time with Miss Renee. Ages 0 – 18 mos. REG. May 29, 7 p.m.: Teen Advisory Board (TAB).

Teens Grades 7 – 12 may attend to assist with planning Library programs. Earn Volunteer hours.

May 31, 3:30 p.m.: Paws for Reading. Practice reading alongside a gentle therapy dog.

27th Annual Baymen’s Seafood & Music Festival

TUCKERTON – On June 22 & 23 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Tuckerton Seaport will host its 27th Annual Baymen’s Seafood & Music Festival.

Enjoy delicious Jersey fresh clams, crabs, scallops and shrimp from the finest local seafood purveyors. Drink from the brew court

featuring local crafted beers. Event admission includes access to the Seaport’s 40 acres of family fun, featuring maritime activities, historic and recreated buildings, live animals, boardwalk, miniature golf course and exhibits.

Cost: $10 adults, $5 kids, Seaport Members are free.

2019 Galloway Color Run

GALLOWAY – We hope you can participate in this year’s Color Run/Walk and festival at Galloway Township Middle School on May 5.

Join us before the run starts for some fun activities like a bouncy house, games, raffle

baskets, and face painting (extra costs may apply). You may also get a chance to take pictures with your school’s mascot. Refreshments will be available for purchase as well.

Run will begin at 11 a.m., festival/registration begins at 9 a.m.

2019 Annual Charity Biker Rodeo

FORKED RIVER – The 2019 Annual Charity Biker Rodeo will be held at the Bamber Lakes VFW again on September 28, 12-5 p.m.

There will be cold beer, good food, biker

games, and live bands all for a $20 admission price. Proceeds will benefit the Fighting H.A.R.D and POAC Autism Services.

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Southern Regional High School Alumni News

MANAHAWKIN – Congratulations Southern Softball Alum Jessica Hewitt on having a solid season with Centenary University Softball. Jess has 20 hits on the year, batting .278 while also pitching recording 7 wins on the season for the Cyclones.

Congratulations to our Southern Regional Field Hockey Alums still playing the game collegiately at the club level. Samantha Minafo (Sacred Heart University) and Holly Essinger (West Chester University) participated in a Tournament in Myrtle Beach, SC on the weekend of April 6 & 7. Lizzy Schmoll (University of Virginia) and her club team won the 2019 National Club Field Hockey Championship. Very impressive that all three alumni are still competing in the game they love.

Congratulations Southern Boys Golf Alum Chris D’Alessandro Arcadia University on leading the Knights to the Revolutionary Collegiate Classic in Rising Sun, MD on Sunday, March 24. For his efforts, Chris was named MAC Golfer of the week from

March 25 to 31.

Congratulations Southern Regional Alum Martin Truex Jr. (Class of 1998) on winning the Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway in Virginia on Saturday, April 13, 2019.

Congratulations Southern Regional Boys Volleyball Alum Arvind Kumar (Class of 2018) Rutgers Newark on being named “Rookie of the Year” of the Continental Volleyball Conference for the 2019 season.

Best of Luck to Southern Boys Golf Alum Caleb Rossi, currently at St. Peter’s University, at the MAAC Conference Championships next weekend April 19 & 20 in Florida.

Good Luck Southern Boys Tennis Alum Anthony Del Rio at Arcadia University. Anthony is a freshman for the Knights Men’s Tennis team.

Congratulations Southern Regional Baseball Alum Zach Mason, Misericordia University, and his teammates on improving to a 22-9 record so far in 2019. The Cougars will complete their regular season and then enter the MAC Conference Tournament.

Stafford Recreation Summer Camp Registration

STAFFORD – Give your children a summer they will never forget! Stafford Recreation is pleased to announce that we will be opening up walk-in registrations for all Summer Camp programs beginning April 23.

You may register by stopping by the Pine Street Recreation Center, located at 25 Pine Street in Manahawkin on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays between the hours of 12 and 4 p.m. only.

We will also still be available to accept

registrations at the Touch A Truck event at Manahawkin Lake Park on May 4 between the hours of 12 and 2 p.m. at the Recreation tent.

Walk-in registrations will close and camps will reach their limits of participants. We encourage you to register sooner rather than later if you haven’t already done so.

Information regarding all programs offered, registration forms, costs, times, trips, policies and any other questions you may have can be found at staffordnj.gov/382/Summer-Camp.

2019 Barnegat Dock Concert Series

BARNEGAT – Concerts are held from 7-9 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be moved into the Russell O. Brackman Middle School.

The concert schedule follows: May 25: Sounds of the Street June 29: Reflection Station July 3: ReUnited July 5: The Blue Suede Quartet July 6:Jersey Sure Cats July 13: Sir Rod July 20: Strictly 60s July 27: Sounds of the Street July 28: Gary Morton Entertainment (in the

Brackman Middle School) August 3: Joey D’ Rockin Oldies Band August 10: Happy Day’s String Band August 17: Gary Morton Entertainment August 18: Michael Rinaldi (in Brackman School) August 24: Kootz Band August 31: Sounds of the Street September 7: Strictly 60s (Pirates Day) If you or your business would like to sponsor a concert, contact Committeeman Al Bille at abille@barnegat.net.

For more information, call Jeanne at 609548-6319.

South Pacific Island Dancers Coming To Stafford Library

STAFFORD – The Stafford Branch of the Ocean County Library will host a performance by South Pacific Island Dancers at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 30.

Visit the library for an exciting evening of Polynesian dance with New Jersey’s own South Pacific Island Dancers in honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Stafford Library.

The branch is located at 129. North Main Street, Manahawkin.

Registration is not required for this program.

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BEACH HAVEN – The Island Guest House B&B is hosting a 3-night respite retreat May 3-6 for moms and other female caregivers who have loved ones with extra needs.

This turn of the century inn offers a step back in time with its old world charm. Gourmet breakfasts are provided after sleeping in one of the 18 rooms that offer both private and shared baths. The Island Guest House is updated with amenities for everyone to enjoy. This is certainly a retreat for people that want to experience a new level of relaxation as you are just steps away from the sandy beaches of the beautiful Atlantic Ocean.

With over 20 years of experience hosting guests, these innkeepers have been honored Trip Advisors “Award of Excellence” and are ready to provide information regarding all the exciting eateries, sites and venues their lovely town has to offer.

This type of retreat is one of many scheduled throughout 2019 that AMR coordinates as part of our mission to provide much needed rest

and relaxation to caregivers of children with extra needs across the country. The benefits of proactive self‑care have been long overlooked in the disability community. Acknowledging the emotional and physical impacts parents and caregivers face is imperative in ensuring the best long term care to their loved ones.

The mission of AMR is to provide affordable, year‑round, in‑person respite and fellowship opportunities for mothers and other caregivers of children/adults/spouses with disabilities.

Partnerships with inns across the country like The Wild Horse Inn will afford guests of the program the opportunity for recuperative rest and rejuvenation.

A Mother’s Rest, as a 501c3 nonprofit, relies entirely on donations to support our respite events.

For more information on this retreat and how you can help, please visit our website. If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Jennifer Reuss at 804‑399‑6687 or email at commdirector@amothersrest.org.

Stafford Recreation’s Awaken Memories With Music

STAFFORD – Music is one of the most effective tools to enhance the lives of patients with dementia. Even patients with advanced dementia benefit from listening to the old familiar songs they loved. They come to life and many speak for the first time in months or years.

We are looking for donations of new or used IPods and MP3 players to kick off a community effort to get music into the lives of our neighbors with dementia. With the help of caregivers, volunteers will personalize each player with a patient’s favorite songs. The players are then

given to the patients to keep and enjoy the benefits every day.

Players can be dropped off at the following locations: • Recreation Office at Town Hall, 260 East Bay Avenue • Bay Avenue Community Center, 775 East Bay Avenue • Pine Street Recreation Building, 25 Pine Street For more information, please call Deb Budesa at 609-597-1000 ext. 8583.

A Little Bit Of Broadway Is Coming To Ocean County!

BARNEGAT – The Island Singers will be bringing a little bit of Broadway to Ocean County on June 1. Mark your calendar for a great event! You will be snapping your fingers and

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Donations accepted. This event will be held at the Barnegat Community Center at 8 p.m.

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Lacey Juvenile Police Academy

LACEY – The Lacey Twp. Police Department will be holding a Junior Police Academy for Lacey Township students who have successfully completed the seventh grade and will be entering eighth grade. Juvenile Police Academy will be held July 15 to July 18, 2019.

The program is designed to provide recruits with an exciting and challenging experience for those students interested in a career in law enforcement.

The four-day course will allow the recruit to observe a mock crime and use each phase of the investigative process to identify and arrest a suspect. The recruits will be required to work together while participating in the following: • Evidence collection • Fingerprint processing • K-9 track • Interview and interrogation • Court room testimony The recruits must also participate in a daily physical fitness regimen and military etiquette.

Due to the amount of resources necessary, only 30 recruits will be chosen to participate

in the program. The Lacey Township Junior Police Academy is NOT a program for at risk or troubled youths. Applicants cannot have disciplinary issues and must be able to work independently and with other recruits in a group setting.

Those accepted will be provided with a daily uniform and lunch. Additionally, the recruit and two family members will be invited to a graduation ceremony that will mimic the graduation of a police officer. A buffet dinner will be provided for the recruit and his or her guests after receiving a certificate at the graduation.

Students can receive an application at the Lacey Township Middle School Main Office.

Completed applications must be returned to the Main Office by the end of the school day on May 10, 2019. If the student is accepted, parents/guardians will be notified by mail of an upcoming meeting where a $50 fee will be required.

Parents with questions pertaining to the Academy should contact Lieutenant Chris Cornelius or Detective Charles May at 609-693-6636.

Photography Exhibit Coming To LBI Library

LONG BEACH ISLAND – The Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library will host an exhibit by photographer Frederick Ballet in the branch’s Meeting Room from May 1 to May 29.

Frederick Ballet has been fascinated with the natural world from an early age. Ballet was the first student to successfully complete the Philadelphia Photo Arts Center’s Contemporary Practices Photography Certificate program last fall.

“The beauty of the natural world has always

filled me with an existential fascination,” Ballet says. “In my work I seek to balance realism with abstraction, at times capturing the surreal. My images give the viewer the smallest anchor of reality, leaving the rest to the imagination. My goal is for you to leave with a meditative sense of beauty, peace, and timelessness.”

The branch is located at 217 S. Central Avenue, Surf City.

Registration is not required to view the exhibit.

Treasure Sale, Luncheon And Bake Sale

BARNEGAT – A Treasure Sale, Luncheon and Bake Sale will be held at Wright Memorial Presbyterian Church, 330 S. Main St. (Rt. 9), Barnegat, on Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

There will be household items, jewelry, collectibles, antiques, tools, sports equipment and other items at our Treasure Sale and all items will be in good condition and

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The event is sponsored by the Presbyterian Women of the church, which is a non-profit organization serving church programming and missions.

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Business Then And Now VR Demo MANAHAWKIN – In celebration of the chamber’s 105th anniversary, they have dedicated its Small Business Week breakfast meeting to “Doing Business Then and Now,” a debut of 105th Anniversary video and Virtual Reality experience at The Mainland Manahawkin beginning at 8:15 a.m.

Join us for the May 8 membership meeting to celebrate both Small Business Week and National Tourism Week. The upcoming meeting will feature Timothy Hart, Ocean County Cultural & Heritage Commission Director with Dana Lancellotti, Director of Ocean County Business Development and Tourism in “Doing Business in Southern Ocean County Then and Now.” In honor of the regional business organization’s 105th milestone year, Timothy Hart will be featuring the history of business from the most interesting occurrences from the early 20th century up to current times. This entertaining take on doing business locally, will provide an insightful as well as nostalgic look our collective achievements.

Dana Lancellotti will present the latest in marketing as she showcases the Virtual Reality tool that the county uses during travel shows

and expos to engage potential travelers. This project was created in partnership with Ocean County Tourism and Southern Ocean Chamber of Commerce through NJ Division of Travel and Tourism 2018 Destination Marketing Grant and developed by Oak Leaf Media.

Brendon Walsh of Oak Leaf Media noted: “To capture some of the joys and beauties of our county, we used an 8k VR camera called the insta360pro. The footage from the camera is edited in a similar way as digital video files, however, the computer allows us to spin around the virtual environment and choose the angle that the viewer sees.”

Attendees will have a chance to experience this marketing tool, as well as see the debut of Thrive in 105 video created in part of the Just Beneath the Surface video series.

The May 8 meeting will be held at The Mainland Holiday Inn at 151 Rte. 72 E Manahawkin. The popular Innovate & Caffeinate meeting includes breakfast buffet, dynamic programming and networking. The cost is $25 with RSVP to chamber by contacting them at 609-494-7211 or info@sochamber.com.

You can also stop into their visitor center at 265 W Ninth Street Ship Bottom.

St. Francis Community Center Art Show & Sale

BRANT BEACH – St. Francis Community Center will be having an Art Show and Sale on Saturday, May 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, May 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Art Show and Sale will be held at St. Francis Community Center Gym located at 4700 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach Township, NJ. Professional and amateur artists participate in the show with fine art works encompassing almost every media. These award winning

artists and photographers will be showing breathtaking LBI and international landscapes, florals, birds and so much more. There will be something for everyone!

Each artist has a unique style to offer St. Francis Community Art Show and Sale. Admission is free and good will donations will be accepted. For more information please visit the web site stfranciscenterlbi.org or call 609-494-8861.

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LONG BEACH ISLAND – The 11th Annual Lighthouse International Film Festival will be happening June 6-9, 2019, featuring over 100 international cutting edge films including shorts, sports, dramas, comedies, and even virtual reality.

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St. Francis of Assisi Parish Beefsteak Dinner

BRANT BEACH – St. Francis of Assisi Parish is holding the 3rd Annual Beefsteak Dinner on Friday, May 31. The dinner will be held at the St. Francis Community Center located at 4700 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach Township, NJ. The Beefsteak Dinner is being catered by Nightingales of Clifton.

Tickets are $35 per adult and $16 for children ages 5 to 14. Children under 5 are free. Dinner includes: Slow Roasted Filet Mignon, Salad, French Fries, soda/water, coffee/tea and dessert. The dinner is All You Can Eat. Tickets will be on sale Wednesday, May 1

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Donate a food/hygiene item for St. Francis Food Pantry and you will be entered to win a prize! There will be a Silent Auction, 50/50 and Cork Draw.

For more information please call the Community Center at 609-494-8861, visit our web site at: stfrancisparishlbi.org or facebook.com/stfrancislbi.

Lacey Municipal Alliance Trip To Arneytown Memorial Cemetery

LACEY – Lacey Municipal Alliance will be sponsoring a trip Saturday, May 25 at 8:30 a.m.

Registration is $6. We will board a recreation bus at Gille Park that will take us to Brig. General William C. Doyle Veterans Cemetery. We will view the Memorial Day Parade and ceremony to honor our veterans. The parade will start at

10 a.m. and the ceremony will follow.

We will be stopping for lunch at a local restaurant after the parade. Lunch is on your own.

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STAFFORD – Pine Shores presents a free art history lecture led by a college art history professor at the Stafford Library on June 10, 6:30

tered/spayed pets is $8.20; un-spayed/neutered pets are $11.20. Please have your application filled out prior to renewing.

If you have a dog that is aggressive with other dogs please notify one of our animal control officers when you arrive prior to getting in line with your dog. If you should have any other questions regarding our free rabies clinic please contact 609-597-1000 Ext. 8525.

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Have you heard of the Over-the-Counter (OTC) Hearing Aid Act of 2017? The law, which authorizes a new class of FDA-regulated hearing devices, will eventually bring more self-treating options to the market for those 18 and older with self-perceived hearing loss.

Self-treating hearing loss, however, can do more harm than good. Here’s what to know: What Does the OTC Law Do? The legislation, part of the Food and Drug Administration Reauthorization Act, will allow the retail sale of hearing aids for adults with self-perceived mild to moderate hearing loss — without the crucial involvement of an audiologist or medical doctor.

When Will I See Its Impact? OTC devices will not be an official category of legally available hearing devices in the U.S. — currently the classification doesn’t exist and is being created — until final federal regulations for safety, labeling, and manufacturing are established, a process that won’t be complete until 2020 or 2021.

Aren’t OTC Hearing Devices Already Available? You may be thinking of personal sound amplification products (PSAPs), which are wearable electronic devices used for activities such as bird-watching or TV-viewing to make

a sound louder — not to replace properly fit hearing aids. They’re neither FDA approved nor recommended to treat actual hearing loss.

Will OTCs Address My Hearing Needs?

They’ll address only mild to moderate hearing loss, and noise processing will be far less than a traditional hearing aid. Hearing loss is often an inner-ear problem, but PSAPs and OTCs can’t address other causes such as earwax buildup, a foreign object in the ear canal, or an ear infection.

Why Choose Provider-Fit Hearing Aids Instead? Unlike PSAPs and OTCs, provider-fit hearing aids can address the full spectrum of hearing impairment from mild to profound.

They’re already FDA approved, are recommended to treat hearing loss, and can adjust to environmental variables such as background noise as well as help your brain process sound.

It may seem convenient, but self-treating hearing loss can bring long-term consequences.

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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Don’t Get Pinned With Diseases You Don’t Have

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. When you purchase over-the-counter medications or receive a prescription, you take the pills with sincere hope that you’ll feel better. For sure, the pills may do the trick, for example, stop reflux, or relieve arthritis, but I also wonder if you know that the medications can suppress and deplete nutrients. You can fix this situation immediately if you know what nutrients are getting mugged out of your body.

In the process of carrying out their intended effect, drugs can slowly deprive your body of the nutrients it needs to feel well and stay healthy. I call this nutrient depletion effect “drug mugging.”

As an example, acid blockers can suppress absorption and act as “drug muggers” by reducing your levels of many nutrients, including calcium, folate, iron, vitamin D and B12. This impacts your energy levels, bones, mood, teeth and immunity. Another example is with statins which reduce CoQ10, vitamin D and selenium. This diminishes your mood, sexual abilities, immune function and thyroid levels. It can impact heart rhythm.

As you take medications and therefore become deficient in vital nutrients, you begin to feel sick in different ways, or like something is amiss with you. You can’t put your finger on it. Doctor’s don’t think in terms of drug mugging, they think in terms of symptoms and diseases, so inevitably you get pinned with more diseases. For example, some drugs induce diabetes, by increasing your blood glucose, others cause depression by stealing magnesium. This situation is

preventable.

Another example is with medications used for menopause, oral contraception or hormone replacement. These estrogen or progestin-based drugs appear to suppress many nutrients including the B vitamins, in particular B6, riboflavin and folate, along with the mineral magnesium. This can cause a woman to sink into depression, or develop nerve pain or hypothyroidism. I’m not suggesting you stop anything, but it’s common sense to restore what is being depleted from your body. If you have to be on a medicine, then for pennies a day, you can ‘insure’ your health and well-being.

It’s not just medication, it’s also food and lifestyle habits. For example, coffee drinkers lose a lot of minerals. This impacts your bones and teeth, as well as your energy levels. If you love these beverages like I do, you can offset the loss of the nutrients by eating a lot of healthy green vegetables, especially leafy ones. You can also supplement. Staying indoors and not getting enough sunshine can suppress vitamin D. The drug-mugging effect is very real, and it happens with every medication. It is a well documented phenomenon that’s been known for decades. In an effort to protect you, I wrote a book on this topic that is available on Amazon, and in the German, Korean, Greek and Hebrew languages. It’s called Drug Muggers, Which Medications are Robbing Your Body of Essential Nutrients and Natural Ways to Restore Them. When you get a copy of that you can look up your medications and know which nutrients to restore.

(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) ©2019 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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Designer Bag Bingo Is Back

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Save the Date: MAY 8 Innovate & Caffeinate Membership Meeting 8:15am celebrating Small Business Week at Mainland Holiday Inn Doing Business then and now with presentation by Tim Hart of Ocean County Culture and Heritage and Dana Lancellotti of Dept of Tourism and Business Advisory. Breakfast, networking and program featuring demo of virtual reality marketing tool. $25 with RSVP. MAY 21 Opening tour and After Hours at Hotel LBI 5-7pm Network with fellow businesses, enjoy delicious appetizers and tour the new luxury Hotel LBI Free with RSVP to chamber office.

JUNE 5 Hometown Security Seminar for all people doing business or hosting events – 10am to noon at Ship Bottom Fire Company Presented in partnership with NJ Office of Homeland Security, NJ State Police, US Dept of Homeland Security and Ocean County Prosecutors office; covering topics such as active shooter response, cybersecurity and protective measures. Free with RSVP to chamber.

JUNE 12 105th Milestone Gala at Parkers Garage – Party like its 1914 with an evening on the bay, Cocktail hour begins 530pm with dinner, dancing and open bar $105 per person. Reservations only.

Space for these events is limited, guarantee a spot with an RSVP Southern Ocean County Chamber Office 609-494-7211 Planning on opening a business, expanding or just relocated?

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MANAHAWKIN – Designer Bag Bingo is back by popular demand. The fundraiser for Interfaith Health & Support Services of Ocean County will be held on Friday, May 17 at St. Mary’s of the Pines Parish Center, 100 Bishop Way, Manahawkin, NJ. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with Bingo beginning at 7 p.m. sharp. Doors will be closed once Bingo begins. One must be 21 years old to participate and tables will be assigned. The price of admission of $35 in advance, $40 at the door, includes 12 games with additional cards available for purchase in advance or at the door.

Beverages and home-made desserts will be provided. You may bring your own food or snacks; no alcohol.

Prizes include fabulous designer handbags from Kate Spade, coach, Michael Kors, Brighton and more. The Super Bingo prize is a three piece luggage set from Vera Bradley. Raffle Baskets, Door Prizes and an on premise 50/50 are all part

of the festive evening. Each ticket holder receives a bag containing the 12 Bingo cards, a dauber, hand sensitizer, tissues and one door prize raffle ticket.

The mission of Interfaith Health & Support Services of Ocean County, Inc. is to provide lifestyle support and health services to keep seniors in their homes.

Respite care for caregivers of homebound seniors, driving seniors to doctor appointments and food shopping for seniors are its main services provided by community volunteers under the guidance of Director Kathleen Cheeseman and the Board of Directors.

Tickets may be purchased at the Interfaith office- 56 Nautilus Drive, Manahawkin, NJ- from Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call 609-978-3839. The Van Dyk Group is the event sponsor. Tickets for this event are expected to sell out, so do not delay in purchasing yours.

Celebrate LBI Library’s 30th Birthday

LONG BEACH ISLAND – The Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library will host a commemoration for its 30th anniversary at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 7.

Celebrate with the branch as longtime resident Linda Feaster presents the history of the Long Beach Island Library and the Friends of the Island Library.

This celebration will also recognize the

60th anniversary of the Friends of the Island Library.

There will be a free book raff le. Light refreshments will also be provided.

The branch is located at 217 S. Central Avenue, Surf City.

Registration is required for this free event. To register, call the branch at 609494-2480 or visit theoceancountylibrary. org/events.

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R.C. Shea & Assoc.

Inside The Law Congratulations! You Have Just Won The Lottery...

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Robert C. Shea Esq.

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

Today’s world is filled with scams.

It’s becoming harder and harder to trust anyone.

A new assault on victims is in the for m of L ot t e r y a nd Swe e p st a ke scams. These scams are becoming more and more common. They may come to you from social media, phone calls, mailings, e-mail and text messages-all saying that you have won money or pr i zes. T he sca m mer s may even try to impersonate public figures, police, FBI, Lottery and Officials. To make matters worse, they have also mastered the art of cloning otherwise legitimate web sites and social media profiles. So how do you know if your winnings are legitimate?

Scammers like to ask for up-front payment, such as taxes, processing fe e s, del ive r y fe e s, legal fe e s or customer fees to collect your “winnings.” Any payment requested in advance should be a red f lag!

The most common up-front payment request is a monetary transfer, because these are like cash. Other up-front payment schemes that are becoming popular include prepaid cards and iTunes gift cards because the scammers can access your balance if you give them the number from the back of the card or a PIN over the phone. Scammers may also ask that you send cash in the mail.

Once you give them cash they are li kely to a sk for more a nd more.

One trick the scammers use to entice

victims to send more Michael J. Deem m o n e y i s t o cl a i m that there is a larger ja ck pot at st a ke or that there was some error or problem that ca n on ly be solved w i t h m o r e m o n e y.

T he scam mers may even th reaten violence.

Never give these strangers your personal information. Don’t give them your banking information or credit card i nfor mat ion. T he scam mers will use this infor mation to make unauthorized charges to your credit card or access your bank account.

The scammers can also sell your private information to other scammers.

Some victims are asked to deposit fake checks and if that check bounces the victim will be responsible for the bounced check fee.

If you have fallen victim to a scam you may be able to stop the damage.

Report the matter to your financial institution, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, Local Police, the State Attorney General, The Federal Trade Commission and the US Postal Inspection Service.

The litigation attorneys at the Law Offices of R.C. Shea & Associates handle most consumer fraud claims on a contingency basis. A contingency means if there is no recovery, there is no fee. Call us for a free consultation: 732-505-1212.

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Northern Ocean Habitat For Humanity Announces Cars For Homes Program

TOMS RIVER – Earth Day is celebrated every April 22, but now any day can be Earth Day. When you “recycle” a vehicle you no longer use or need, you can help Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity provide a hand up to a neighbor in need.

Habitat for Humanity’s Cars for Homes program accepts almost all vehicles, including cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs, boats, snowmobiles, farm equipment and even construction equipment. To learn more, visit habitat.org/carsforhomes or call 1-877-277-4344.

Habitat’s national headquarters in Atlanta administers the Cars for Homes program, but revenue from the sale of locally-donated vehicles is distributed to the local Habitat chapter.

Seventy percent of donated cars are able to be sold at auction. The remaining 30 percent are recycled by providing parts or melting them into steel. Recycling cars keeps a huge amount of steel out of landfills—enough to build nearly 45,000

steel-framed homes every year. The energy saved each year is enough to power approximately 18 million homes.

Nor ther n Ocean Habitat has been serving the community since 1999 and has been building new homes for local Habitat families since 2001. In 2010, we expanded our mission to include neighborhood revitalization and critical repairs for low-income homeowners including seniors, veterans and disabled individuals.

Last year, more than 750 volunteers helped Northern Ocean Habitat to build, rehabilitate or repair homes in our community. To date, we have constructed 19 affordable homes, restored 60 homes ravaged by Hurricane Sandy, and completed 207 home repair projects.

Please keep Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity in mind when you’re considering donating a vehicle. You might not have time to join us on a job site, but you can still make a world of difference.

OCC Jazz Band To Perform Free Concert

TOMS RIVER — See the Ocean County College Jazz Band in concert at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, May 20. Admission is free.

This talented, creative, versatile, and entertaining 14-piece band, directed by OCC music professor Dave Marowitz, makes its third appearance on the main stage at the Grunin Center. Powered by an eight-piece horn section, a five-piece rhythm section,

and a vocalist, the ensemble will perform swing, soul jazz, hard bop, vocalese, jazz funk, smooth jazz, fusion, and music influenced by free jazz. Hear original arrangements and exiting jazz soloists with an inventive touch.

The Grunin Center for the Arts is located on the OCC Main Campus, on College Drive in Toms River. To learn about other upcoming shows, call 732-255-0500 or visit grunincenter.org.

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Free Singing Lessons In Ocean County

TOMS RIVER – The “Ready, Set, Sing!” program will be offered Tuesday Evenings, 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 700 Main Street, Toms River.

The classes, for men who like to sing, is part of the Oceanaires Chorus program to promote harmony and community singing. You don’t need to read music.

Join us to experience all the fun of solo or group singing!

The 6-week course is run by Oceanaires Music Director, Ritchie Lavene, a 40 year member and Certified Presentation Judge with the Barbershop Harmony Society. Each participant will be part of a group voice lesson covering

the main topics of vocal production including posture / alignment, breath support, freely produced tone, vocal resonance / placement and harmony.

The Free Voice Lessons will help any singer from newbie to karaoke master.

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Garden State Medical Center’s Dr. Usmani Is The Detective On The Case

By Michael Vandenberg When a detective is trying to figure out, for instance, who stole the diamond ring, he’ll first question the usual suspects. Most of the time that’s the end of the investigation, but sometimes it’s only the beginning. Maybe it’s actually the person he least expects. Or perhaps after examining the evidence, he realizes it was an act of nature instead. And then there are the times that in the course of his investigation he uncovers something else entirely and is able to prevent a far more malicious crime from occurring. If you listen to Dr. Qaisar Usmani talk about just a few of his fascinating anonymous diagnoses stories, you’ll quickly realize that rheumatology works much the same way.

Rheumatology was an acquired taste for Dr. Usmani: back in his residency days, he mastered cardiology but found rheumatology to be a more difficult subject at first.

But he relished the challenge.

In 1999 he opened up his own practice right across the street from Kimball Medical Center in Lakewood. He enjoyed every second he was helping patients reach recovery. The problem with owning your own doctor’s office, however, is that there’s a mountain of paperwork that never seems to get any smaller. Dr. Usmani started to look for a way to give his patients 100 percent of his focus again.

Having shared a lot of the same patients with Dr. Dharam Mann, founder of Garden State Medical Center, over the years, Dr. Usmani began to notice how well GSMC treats them. “I was satisfied with what he was doing for my patients.

That’s how it star ted,” said Dr. Usmani.

About a year ago, Dr. Mann was interested in expanding the practice, and Dr. Usmani decided to become the newest addition to the Garden State Medical Center family in April of 2018.

Now, thanks to GSMC’s elec-

tronic filing systems and large network of supportive staff, Dr. Usmani is able to just do what he loves: treat patients and alleviate their pain. “You see the patient and you take care of them. That’s what I like,” he said.

And the Dr. Usmani that isn’t distracted by physician bureaucracy is the rheumatologist able to help you with a large variety of ailments that you may be experiencing.

He helps patients with many types of arthritis alone, including psoriatic, rheumatoid, inflammatory, and that of the hand, knee, back, and neck.

In addition, he’s treated countless cases of lupus, vasculitis, sarcoidosis, and gout, just to name a few. Diagnosis of these conditions can be toughsomething like shortness of breath can be caused by a range of illnesses- but his experience makes it a lot easier.

Once the criminal is found, so to speak, the delicate art of treatment can begin. Help is never one-size-fits-all when you’re treated by good physicians like Dr. Usmani, so he’ll be sure to take the proper steps to lead you toward recovery. “You have to be careful what medicines you give them,” he explained. While the target is to make sure you get better, he also wants to confirm that the medicine is safe by perfectly gauging the proper the person looked fatigued. tion sounded like it was trend- but they decided that doing amount you need, if you even They talked for a few minutes ing positive, but Dr. Usmani nothing was not an option. “We need it at all. “I’m very careful. and then, “out of nowhere, I decided to examine him just took the risk, and thankfully I don’t want to give pills unnec- asked him if he has arthritis.” to confirm. “And to my surprise, she had a beautiful healthy essarily. I believe in organic The patient said, “Well I have he had a big tender point on baby. We repeated the MRI back pain and knee pain but his left side.” Something didn’t a month after birth and the and natural therapy.”

Knowing the best strategy for everybody has that. But that’s seem right, so he ordered a lesions were better.” treatment comes from years of not bothering me; it’s my ab- CAT Scan. “It turned out to be That’s the kind of care paexperience helping patients. dominal pain that’s not going colon cancer that had ruptured tients have come to expect away.” When he into his abdomen.” Luckily it from Dr. Usmani, fitting in perwent on a trip, was still stage 2, so they were fectly with the top-of-the-line his hemoglobin able to remove it and get him regional reputation of Garden level went down started on chemotherapy.

State Medical Center. If you’re Recently, a patient who ready to make an appointment, to 7. Doctors did an ultrasound happened to be six months he’s available at two of their loof the abdomen pregnant came to Dr. Usmani cations: 1608 NJ 88, Suite 102 and stool testing after having seizures. Her in Brick and 2333 Whitehorse Many of those stories are re- but everything looked normal. conditions are more serious Mercerville Road in Hamilton. markable. Just recently, some- He was put on some pills and and delicate. He ordered an Give them a call at 1-888-376one made an appointment was actually feeling better, but MRI and a lumbar puncture 2661 or visit gsmedicalcenter. complaining of abdominal pain. his doctor recommended that and ended up finding brain org today to finally get the type When the patient walked in, Dr. he get a second opinion from lesions. Chemotherapy runs of dedicated care Dr. Usmani Usmani noticed right away that Dr. Usmani anyway. His condi- its own risks in this situation, can provide.

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Ocean County Officials Seek Input From Seniors

By Kimberly Bosco STAFFORD – Ocean County officials will be holding a public hearing to gather input from the public on how best to address the needs of seniors.

The hearing will be held on May 9, 10 a.m., at the Southern Ocean Medical Center, 1140 Route 72 West, Manahawkin. The hearing, conducted by the Ocean County Office of Senior Services, is open to seniors, caregivers and the general public.

“It’s important we hear from our seniors and their caregivers to determine the needs of older adults living in Ocean County,” said Ocean County Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari, who serves as Chairman of the Office of Senior Services. “Retirees are attracted to the quality of life in Ocean County. However, our seniors need specific services and programs as they age.

Gathering their input helps us better assist them.”

Ocean County Freeholder Director Virginia E. Haines stated: “Our Office of Senior Services does a great job in addressing the needs of our seniors through a host of programs and services…Whether nutritional help, transportation services or outreach, hearing from our constituents is key to making sure our programs are meeting their ever-changing needs.”

Contact the Ocean County Office of Senior Services at 732-929-2091, 1-800668-4899 or 1-877-222-3737 to confirm your attendance at the hearing.

“The Ocean County Office of Senior Services serves as a focal point where older adults and their families can turn for information regarding services and programs and this public hearing is an important step in the annual Area Plan process,” Vicari said. “The Area Plan outlines our process for addressing the current and future needs of our seniors.

It also assists in determining funding and the distribution of those funds.”

The hearing will discuss home and community-based services that support independent living, community planning and events, and opportunities for older Americans to work, volunteer, learn, lead, and mentor. Get involved while also celebrating May as Older Americans Month.

“Ocean County is proud to be home to one of the largest senior populations in the country. Our seniors – many of whom are veterans and have served in many conflicts throughout our history – bring so many special qualities to life in Ocean County,” Vicari said. “During the month of May we celebrate their lifelong accomplishments and recognize all of them for all they do.”

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By Chris Lundy NEW JERSEY – The nationwide department store chain Kohl’s announced that all stores – including the local ones – will allow people to return unwanted Amazon purchases to their stores.

This is an expansion of a pilot program that was successful in 100 stores in the Los Angeles, Chicago, and Milwaukee areas, according to a press release from the store’s corporate headquarters in Wisconsin. The expansion will hit more than 1,150 locations.

“Kohl’s will accept eligible Amazon items, without a box or label, and return them for customers for free, providing additional service and convenience to Amazon customers,” the

press release stated. The store will then send the items to Amazon return centers on behalf of the customers.

“This unique partnership combines Kohl’s strong nationwide store footprint and omnichannel capabilities with Amazon’s reach and customer loyalty. This new service is another example of how Kohl’s is delivering innovation to drive traffic to our stores and bring more relevance to our customers,” said Michelle Gass, Kohl’s chief executive officer.

Last month, Kohl’s had also announced that it will expand its product relationship with Amazon by carrying Amazon products in more than 200 stores.

Girl Scouts Of The JS Requests Nominations For Phenomenal Women Under 40 Award

FARMINGDALE – Do you know a young woman who is making a difference, serving the greater community, or doing something phenomenal to help others? Recognize her!

The Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore is accepting nominations until May 15 for the fourth annual Phenomenal Women Under 40 Awards.

The event recognizing emerging women leaders in Monmouth and Ocean counties will be held on September 18 at The Mainland in Manahawkin.

Candidates must live or work in Monmouth or Ocean counties and be under the age of 40 on December 31, 2019. Candidates will be evaluated based on their personal and professional accomplishments, philanthropic efforts and other exemplary qualities. Nominees do

not have to be affiliated with the Girl Scouts.

“Phenomenal Women Under 40 is our way of celebrating young women professionals while they’re still ascending to the full height of their accomplishment,” said Girl Scouts CEO Eileen Higgins. “These leaders make a difference in the world today, and they’ll continue to make a difference for a lifetime.”

The names of candidates who are chosen for the award will be announced in mid-June and all nominators will be notified of their candidates’ status at that time.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of may 4 - may 10

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): As this week unfolds your love life can take a turn for the better.

Someone close may show you more affection.

Since Mercury is in your sign you may notice that the more you learn the easier it is to make connections with other people.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Fame is the name of the game. Work hard in the week ahead to impress people with your honesty and integrity. You can receive recognition for your efforts and make progress in ways that bring an overall sense of happiness.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): If you want to make better connections with others and develop friendships in the week ahead you should stockpile some interesting talking points. Gather topics from your news feed, social media, newspapers, books or magazines.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Focus on making new connections in the week ahead.

Strike up a conversation with a stranger and by the end of the discussion you could be firm friends or have some refreshing information that could impact your home life.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You can solidify your position on the career front this week. Work toward improving a relationship that is important to you.

The stars are on your side so go for the gold and make life a more enriching experience.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The person who cares the most about your future and your money is you. Other people may try to give you advice in the week ahead, but you are the best person to

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): This could be a good week to make a long-term commitment or to change something of importance such as your career. Because your charisma is enhanced you are in a good position to interview for a new job.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Some changes may be for the better. In the week ahead you may have an urge to resist a change but by cooperating you will find that a relationship is strengthened. You could be surprised by someone’s confidence in you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): During the week ahead, it is important to provide the services you already have on your agenda and live up to your promises. Ample rewards will come your way and confidence in your abilities will grow.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may need to free yourself of self-imposed restraints before you can make a guarantee to another. In the upcoming week your ambitions may need to be placed into perspective so that you can be fair to someone else.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You possess a fertile imagination when money is the subject. Let your ideas sprout into valuable assets in the week ahead. A member of your family could experience some happy changes and beneficial transitions.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): This is a week when your wildest dreams can come true because your faith and optimism will help overcome doubts and dilemmas. Buy something that reflects your good taste or is of high quality early in the week.

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Wolfgang Puck’s Kitchen This Pasta Recipe Showcases One Of Spring’s Most Delicious Vegetables

By Wolfgang Puck When anybody asks me whether Austrians like asparagus, I can answer them in one simple word.

“Spargelzeit,” which means “asparagus time.”

Imagine a country where spring’s arrival is announced not just by flowers but also by market baskets brimming with asparagus. Everyone there rhapsodizes especially about white asparagus, shoots grown covered up so their green chlorophyll doesn’t develop. But you’ll certainly find a bounty of green asparagus in Austria, as well, at this time of year, as you do on this side of the Atlantic.

There are endless ways to prepare this delicious springtime vegetable. You can quickly blanch it in boiling water or steam it, to be accompanied by brown butter, buttered breadcrumbs or hollandaise; or fold it into an omelet or rolled it in thin slices of ham; or cook and then serve it chilled, with mayonnaise or vinaigrette. Roasted or grilled, asparagus makes a perfect side dish for meat, poultry or seafood.

The possibilities seem almost endless.

To illustrate that point, I’d like to share one of my favorite recipes for asparagus, featured here along with shiitake mushrooms as a topping for thin strands of angel hair pasta. I find that the earthy, meaty flavor of mushrooms provides a perfect backdrop against which the bright, fresh, slightly grassy flavor of asparagus shines more brightly.

Although the final preparation of the dish goes fairly quickly and easily, it does require a little advance work - specifically, making the shiitake mushroom base. This is, in effect, a concentrated reduction of the mushrooms, first sauteed with garlic and other aromatic vegetables and then reduced with white wine, broth and a touch of cream before being pureed.

You need to start preparing the base at least an hour before you make the pasta dish itself; or as long as three or four days ahead if you refrigerate the completed base; or as far in advance as a month if you freeze it. The good news is that you’ll wind up with far more of the mushroom base than you’ll need for just the four servings of pasta. That means you can make this pasta again throughout asparagus season, or use the remaining base to enhance any other dish that includes cooked mushrooms, such as soup, stew, risotto or even other pastas.

Don’t have time to make the base, but still want to enjoy asparagus with pasta? Then let me share another easy recipe. Simply cut the asparagus into bite-sized pieces, quickly saute it with a little chopped garlic until al dente, using equal parts of butter and olive oil, and then toss it with just-cooked angel hair and freshly grated Parmesan. And have a happy spargelzeit!

ANGEL HAIR WITH ASPARAGUS, SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS, AND SHAVED PARMESAN CHEESE Serves 4 For the shiitake mushroom base: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 6 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 cup (60 mL) mixed diced carrot, celery and onion 2 teaspoons minced shallots 7 ounces (215 g) fresh shiitake mushrooms, trimmed and coarsely chopped 1 cup (250 mL) dry white wine 1 cup (250 mL) chicken stock or broth, homemade or store-bought

1/4 cup (60 mL) heavy cream Pinch chopped fresh thyme leaves Kosher salt Freshly ground white pepper For the mushroom pasta sauce: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3/4 pound (375 g) fresh shiitake mushrooms, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces 1 heaping tablespoon minced shallots 2 teaspoons minced garlic 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) chicken stock or broth, hom made or store-bought 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper For the pasta: 12 ounces (375 g) dried angel-hair pasta 24 medium-sized asparagus spears, tough stem ends snapped off 1/2 cup (125 mL) freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves 1 ounce (30 g) Parmesan cheese, thinly shaved Make the mushroom base: In a large saute pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and saute, stirring continuously, until fragrant. Stir in the carrot-celery-onion mixture, shallots and shiitakes, and saute about 2 minutes longer.

Pour in the wine, and stir and scrape with a wooden spoon to deglaze the pan deposits; continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until all the liquid has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Stir in the cream, thyme, salt and pepper. Set aside to cool for 10 to 15 minutes, and then puree in a food processor or blender. (If it seems too thick, thin with 1 tablespoon each of stock and cream.) Cover and refrigerate if not using immediately.

About 30 minutes before serving, bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. About 15 minutes later, bring a wide, shallow pan of water to a boil.

Meanwhile, for the sauce, heat the oil in a large saute pan over high heat. Add the shiitakes, and saute for 2 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-high, add the shallots, garlic, and butter, and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the butter has fully melted and incorporated.

Pour in the stock or broth and 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons of the mushroom base. (Save the remaining base to improve the flavor of other dishes that include mushrooms.) Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to maintain a simmer, and cook 2 to 3 minutes longer. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Season the large pot of boiling water with salt and add the angel hair. Cook until al dente, tender but still slightly chewy, 3 to 5 minutes.

After the pasta starts cooking, season the shallow pan of water with salt, reduce the heat to medium, and add the asparagus; cook until tender but still firm, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain immediately.

When the pasta is done, drain it, add to the pan of sauce, and toss gently, coating it well. Remove from the heat and stir in the grated Parmesan and parsley.

Adjust the seasonings to taste.

To serve, divide the pasta, mushrooms and sauce among four large heated plates, spooning some sauce over the pasta. Arrange the asparagus on top. Garnish with shaved Parmesan and serve immediately.

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