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By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Approximately 560 new housing units are proposed in two new multi-level complexes being discussed for the downtown area.

The town is looking to arrange a redevelopment agreement with Capodagli Property Company, LLC. This is when a town arranges for a developer to take something that exists and totally rework it.

They would be located on the block where

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By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – A law increasing minimum wages went into effect July 1, and will top out at $15 an hour for most wage earners in 2024. Several local businesses said they’ll be able to shoulder the additional cost, but mostly because they

don’t have too many employees.

Frank Kenny from Ken’s Ha rdwa re i n Toms River has been a family-run business since his father opened up shop 42 years ago.

“We’ve always paid our employees more than minimum wage because we want to

keep them here,” he said. “This $15 minimum wage is not going to affect me.”

At the time of the interview, the store had eight full time workers and four part time, not including Kenny and his brother. He said he wasn’t concerned about employees leaving for

better paying jobs, because there are some that have been here a long time.

The owner of Perfect Swing Golf in Toms River, Mike Hovance, said he is only unaffected by it as he has a very small number of employees. A few years (Wage - See Page 4)

New Hooper Light By Target Operational

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Drivers will now be able to make left turns out of the busy parking lots where Target and Michael’s are on Hooper Avenue.

This project, which has been in the works for some time, will allow people quicker egress without having to make jughandles or making dangerous turnarounds.

“This new configuration provides safer and easier access to motorists who are using the shopping centers on Hooper Avenue, south of Indian Hill

Road,” said Ocean County Freeholder John P. Kelly, Director of Law and Public Safety. “This project, which is near completion, was done with no interruption to traffic in the area.”

According to a press release from the county, the remaining work at the site includes restriping the area of the new signal.

“The new traffic signal configuration helps motorists access both north and southbound Hooper Avenue and also allows for the crossing of Hooper

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Judge Apologizes For Courtroom Comments

By Chris Lundy TRENTON – An attorney representing a local judge said he was remorseful and would accept any discipline handed down for inappropriate comments he made.

Superior Court Judge John F. Russo, former mayor of Toms River, is facing suspension without pay for several issues of misconduct, including asking a rape victim if she tried to keep her legs closed.

Amelia Carolla, the attorney representing him before the New Jersey Supreme Court on July 9, said that it was not his intention to imply that the rape was the victim’s fault. However, he has learned that his intentions do not matter, and that it is the effects of his words on those who hear them that are important.

A recording had caught him later say to his staff “What I lack in handwriting skills, I am the master of on the record being able to talk about sex acts with a straight face.”

Russo had claimed that his comments were to educate his law clerk on how to handle complex domestic violence cases.

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ago, when they were located in Lakewood, they had a driving range with nine employees. Many of them were pensioners with didn’t mind making $8-10 an hour. If he would have had to pay them almost twice as much, it would have crippled the business.

“We were at the highest end of what we could charge our customers anyway,” he said. “I couldn’t raise the prices anymore.

People would stop coming.”

Further, it wouldn’t have helped his workers that much. There are a lot of retirees working in the golf industry. Those retirees just enjoyed coming out to the range, talking shop, and getting perks of working for a range.

“I understand people needing more money, but then you are charging more for goods and services,” he said.

The minimum wage increase is “long overdue,” said Ed Iannone, owner of Steve’s Comic Relief in Toms River. However, “it’s just going to put a lot of stress on mom and pop shops that employ part-time seasonal help. The first several years, I will be able to absorb without any issues. Going into the third, fourth and fifth years, I, like most other people running small operations, will more than likely will cut back on part time help.”

The hourly pay is only one piece of the puzzle, he said. There’s another side of it that the state is not talking about, and that’s the ancillary costs that this will bring.

Worker’s comp is tied to payroll, so that will increase accordingly.

“I’ll also be paying toward Social Security because as an employer I’m picking up 50 percent of employee Social Security,” he said.

Five years down the road, he expects to see part time work vanish because small businesses can’t bring in enough profit to afford to pay them.

Alizar N. Zorojew, the executive director of the Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District, said he can see both sides of the issue. On one hand, people deserve a livable wage. On the other hand, it’s another challenge for small businesses.

“Private businesses could be more likely to automate or to ask more of employees,” he predicted.

He expects that – even without the legislation - the market would trend toward

paying employees more to attract and retain better workers. If it had happened naturally it would have gone more smoothly.

Fortunately, the seasonal employees are on a different pay scale, said Lori Pepenella, Chief Executive Officer of the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce.

Many businesses in this region rely on seasonal help. The chamber had advocated for a gentler phase in for seasonal employees.

“It gives us more time before it actually hits,” she said. While the businesses understand the reasoning behind the increase, the chamber has been assisting them in preparing themselves for the increased costs.

“When you’re not having a full time staff, you’re retraining every year,” she said.

So, the build-up in pay will keep trained employees coming back.

What Will The Increases Look Like?

The language of the bill is as follows: “The bill provides that, except for certain workers specified by the bill, the general minimum wage rate will be increased to $10 per hour on July 1, 2019, to $11 per hour on January 1, 2020, followed by $1 increases each year until the rate reaches a level of $15.00 per hour in 2024.”

Employers with less than six employees, or seasonal non-tipped employees, would have this instead: “The minimum wage rate will be increased to $10.30 per hour on January 1, 2020, and then increased each year from 2021 to 2025 by eighty cents, and then increased in 2026 by seventy cents so that it reaches a level of $15 per hour in 2026, followed by further increases from 2027 to 2028 as needed to have these employees provided the same minimum wage rate as the general minimum wage rate in 2028.”

Farm laborers would have yet another rate: “the rate will be increased to $10.30 on January 1, 2020, $10.90 on January 1, 2022, and increased by eighty cents in 2023, and eighty cents in 2024 so that the rate will be $12.50.” At this time, the commissioner and the Secretary of Agriculture would evaluate to see if more increases are warranted.

For workers who are tipped, employers will receive credit for tips against the hourly minimum wage rate the employer pays, as follows: “from January 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019, $6.72; after June 30, 2019 and before January 1, 2020, $7.37; during 2020, 2021 and 2022, $7.87; during 2023, $8.87; and during 2024 and subsequent years, $9.87.”

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Continued From Page 1 the Red Car pet Hotel now exists, and on a parking lot that’s built on a hill up Irons Street, near the bank.

Red Carpet Red Car pet has been purchased by the town and will be demolished. It h a d b e e n a ce nt e r pie ce for i l lega l activity in the area. Ver y little can be built in its place, off icials have said, because of how close it is to a bridge over the Toms River and Water Street.

That area saw a lot of f looding during Superstorm Sandy and one way to prevent it from happening again is to use that land as a kind of buffer.

T h e r e d e v e l o p e r wo u l d b u i l d a water f ront pa rk t here. T hey would par tner with the town in the design and constr uction of the park along the river. It would keep the existing boat launch and include f lood mitigation, township planner David Roberts said.

The Meridia Waterside project, on the same block as the existing Red Carpet, would have two f loors of parking that would be shared during business hours with the Music Academy, Ocean Mental Health and other places, Roberts said. The redeveloper wants to relocate the Poseidon Academy into the street level f loor of the new building.

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There would be a two-f loor restaurant with a roof-top lounge overlooking the water. This restaurant would be r un by the redeveloper.

Irons Street The property on Irons Street is currently a parking lot built on a slight hill across from Wells Fargo Bank. This is the location that the fire company wanted to use for a new station a few years back. The plan, as it stands now, is to have an apartment complex there.

The Meridia Overlook is proposed to be a total of eight stories. However, since it’s built into a hill, it would only be six stories on the high side of the hill. Four of those stories would be parking.

Parking Pa rk i ng is a l r e a dy a p roble m i n downtown Toms River, and any new development would likely bring more vehicles.

T he s e t wo ex i s t i ng p a r k i ng lot s provide 300 spaces for the downtown area. There are 200 near Red Car pet and 100 on Irons, Roberts said.

The proposal would replace these with 1,060 public parking spots between the two locations.

Housing A ny amou nt of new development would bring with it concer ns of how many children would be entering the

school district. There are a total of 560 units between the two buildings.

A majority of the apartments would have one or two bedrooms, Rober ts said. Development project s a re re quired to set aside some units for those of low-t o -mode r at e i ncome. T hose units would have three bedrooms, per state regulations.

Plans Change These plans are not set in stone. The town will negotiate the specif ics of a redevelopment agreement. This might change any of the factors mentioned above. Also addressed in this agreement would be the timeline and any improvements the redeveloper would

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They still have to go through the same process that other developments have to go through as they get evaluated by the planning board.

The redeveloper has stated that the project would take less than two years to complete each of the two phases.

The project is estimated to cost the redeveloper $114 million. T hey are looking to give Toms River a payment of $1,056,385 annually for 30 years in lieu of taxes, which the redeveloper estimates as more than the township would normally receive in tax revenue from these buildings.

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Continued From Page 1 At the Supreme Court, his attorney was questioned about what part of his comments were supposed to be educational.

One justice asked “From the dialogue, it sounds like the judge and everyone was yucking it up. Am I wrong?”

The judges asked whether it was appropriate that Russo seemed to indicate that since the victim was an exotic dancer she should have experience in fending off unwanted sexual advances.

Chief Justice Stuart Rabner had a line of questioning about whether these comments would shade future cases. He asked if future domestic violence or sexual assault victims would feel like they got fair treatment in his courtroom, or if the general public could still feel confidence in the court.

Carolla said that his behavior now – understanding the damage caused and accepting any punishment – shows that he is serious in his position as judge and would hold himself up to higher standards.

When the audio was played back for Russo, “As soon as he heard it, he was very embar-

rassed and upset,” she said.

Russo’s behavior has been scrutinized recently, including being submitted to a mental health evaluation and having a sexual harassment suit filed against him.

He had filed a lawsuit against two judges claiming that they were discriminating against him because he has a disabled son.

This issue was also brought up in the Supreme Court. According to the discussion, there was a hearing regarding Russo’s adult son with disabilities. The date of the hearing had changed and he needed to take a day off from a busy schedule to attend it. He had contacted Jill Vito, manager of Ocean County’s family court, and asked her to speak to her equal in Burlington to try to arrange for his day off.

Late last year, Rabner had ordered Russo to work in Burlington County instead of Ocean, where he was overseeing civil matters rather than criminal.

“He understands the impact his words had on others,” Carolla said. “Today he is not making excuses. He did not intend to hurt others.”

Rabner said the court would take the matter into advisement.

The timeline for the court’s decision has not yet been set.

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OCEAN COUNTY – On August 29, 2019, the Ocean County Mayor’s Association presents the 28th Annual Scholarship Golf Classic.

This event enables Ocean County mayors, corporations, and friends to renew and strengthen relationships vital to our Ocean County high schools and communities, and provides an opportunity to help students who need financial assistance. Proceeds from this golf outing fund the scholarship program. The golf outing over the past 27 years has awarded over $690,000 in scholarships.

The Ocean County Mayor’s Association awards 20 $1,000 scholarships to one high school senior from each Ocean County high school. Four additional $500 scholarships

are awarded to students attending Ocean County Vocational Technical schools.

The association also awards $5,000 to the Trustees of the Ocean County College for a scholarship fund distributed to incoming OCC freshmen. In addition, the William T. Hornidge Memorial Scholarship provides $1,000 to the person who achieved the highest academic record achieved during four years attending high school, the David M. Simmons Memorial Scholarship provides $1,000, the Russell K. Corby Scholarship, and Arthur P. Petracco memorial Scholarship provides $1,000 each to students entering various fields.

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Congressman Kim Hears From Ocean County Seniors On Prescription Drugs, Medicare From The Desk Of

Congressman Andy Kim WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) heard from seniors in Ocean County at a roundtable discussion held in Toms River on issues ranging from the rising cost of prescriptions drugs to the

need to protect Medicare. “ New Jersey sen iors shouldn’t have to decide between putting food on the table or paying for their prescription drugs,” said Congressman Kim. “I want my colleagues in Congress

to listen to what I heard today; frustration about the rising cost of lifesaving drugs and threats to essential health care. I’m going back to Washington to remind Congress that we need to take action now to make prescription drugs more affordable.”

This week marks the 53rd anniversary of the implementation of Medicare. New Jersey’s Third Congressional District, comprised of Ocean and Burlington Counties, is home to more

than 235,000 senior citizens eligible for Medicare and Medicare Advantage.

“Medicare is one of the most important and impactful programs for our seniors, and it needs to be protected,” said Congressman Kim. “With nearly a third of New Jersey residents in Burlington and Ocean Counties eligible, this is a program we must all be committed to preserving for future generations.”

C ong r e s sm a n K i m’s roundtable comes following

recent reports that prescription drug prices have risen by 10.5 percent over the past six months, five times the rate of inflation. Those reports show that more than 3,400 drugs have increased in price, with 41 drugs more than doubling in price over the same period of time.

“The rising costs of prescription drugs places a financial burden with seniors like me in Ocean County,” said Debra Levinson, a senior from Ocean County. “It is important that Congress

takes actions to protect seniors like myself from rising costs and to protect Medicare for.”

Congressman Kim has called for Medicare to have the ability to negotiate prescription drug costs for seniors, an ability currently utilized by the Department of Veterans Affairs to lower the price of drugs. He is currently a co-sponsor of the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act and the Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act.

Booker Calls For Judiciary Committee Hearing On ICE Abuses

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, called on Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-SC) to hold an oversight hearing on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in the wake of “egregious and appalling abuses” revealed in recent news reports.

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request that the Senate Judiciary Committee hold an oversight hearing over U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to provide Committee members an opportunity to question the agency about egregious and appalling abuses detailed in recent news reports,” Booker said in a letter sent to Chairman Graham. “Among many abuses, these reports outlined

the agency’s widespread use of solitary confinement for immigrants in the civil immigration detention system (a form of torture), as well as the grossly unsanitary conditions at detention facilities.”

“It’s becoming increasingly clear that ICE has become nothing more than a lethal weapon in the Trump Administration’s war on immigrants and communities of color, and

we cannot be silent,” Booker added.

Booker blasted the agency for its reported use of solitary confinement without justification and pointed out that the world community considers such punishment a form of torture. Booker was instrumental in effectively ending the practice of juvenile solitary confinement in federal prisons during final

negotiations of The First Step Act, which was signed into law last December. That measure was based upon two bills to end juvenile confinement (the MERCY Act and the REDEEM Act) that Booker has introduced each session of Congress since becoming a U.S. Senator.

The letter follows a bill Booker introduced earlier this year that would have prevented

many of the abuses revealed in recent news reports. His Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act, introduced in late April, would limit the use of immigrant detention; set safe, secure, and sanitary standards for detention facilities (in accordance with the American Bar Association’s detention standards); and improve congressional oversight of such facilities to eliminate abuse.

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New Nonprofit Venue Opens for Local Artists and Musicians

By Carley Doktorski TOMS RIVER - To kick off the summer, The Clubhouse of Toms River recently opened at 53 Main Street, and has already created quite a buzz among local artists and musicians. This month, performances are slated for July 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, and 30, bringing new audiences and music lovers alike to the town’s center to see some of New Jersey’s dedicated creators.

The Clubhouse aims to support working artists by providing a space to work, play, and explore creativity, presenting local and touring bands in concert several nights per week to encourage community engagement.

This month, featured artists include Nightfires, Judochop, Sunshine Hysteria, Calling Down Fire, This is Me Breathing, Pathetic Fallacy, Breath Before Death, With Sails Ahead, Ruminate, I Dreamt The Sea, Crafter, Hopper Pond, The New Aquarian, Tug Of War Machine, Peach Creek, Phulton, thisi-

showitendedintokyo, Kissies, and Anaconda Plan, with more to be announced.

“It’s important for local artists to have a place they call home because it inspires them,” said Jimmy Mura, director of The Clubhouse of Toms River. “They know there’s an audience that wants to hear what they have to say, people who are waiting for that next album.”

Before evening shows and during the day, the store also sells gifts, clothes, pins, jewelry, and music designed and created by local that centers on pop and punk culture.

As an IRS-recognized nonprofit corporation, the clubhouse also accepts tax-deductible donations.

Upcoming events for the Clubhouse can be found at theclubhousetr.com, facebook. com/theclubhousetr, or @theclubhousetr on Instagram. Contact Jimmy Mura at 732-5973734 or email theclubhousetr@gmail.com for more information.

38th Chicken BBQ

TOMS RIVER – Join the Pleasant Plains Vol. Fire Department for their 38th Chicken BBQ on Saturday, July 20 at 12 p.m. Come out and enjoy good food and good friends! The BBQ will be held at the Pleasant Plains Vol. Fire Department, 40 Clayton Ave, Toms River.

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Catherine “Kitt” Christie in Administration’s grandson, Logan, now 9 years of age, was diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis around 2 years of age. NF is a genetic disorder of the nervous system which causes tumors to form on the nerves anywhere in the body at any time. Today, there is no cure for NF. Although there is currently no known cure, the Children’s Tumor Foundation (CTF) continues to work diligently through

research to find a cure, discover effective treatments for NF tumors and raise awareness of Neurofibromatosis. Logan, who is treated at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, DC, has benefited through drugs discovered by CTF, keeping his brain tumors stable for the last two years.

The money raised will go towards two Shine a Light on NF Walks in October: • October 5, 4 p.m. at the Seaside Heights Boardwalk • October 26 in Washington, D.C. We are happy to participate in this fundraiser for Logan and his family and wish him the best of luck in his upcoming walks!

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Six Months After Broadway, HEAD OVER HEELS Opens at Exit 82 Studio Theater TOMS RIVER – HEAD OVER HEELS is playing at the Exit 82 Studio Theater starting on July 12 through August 4. This laugh-out-loud love story is set to the music of the iconic 1980’s all-female rock band The Go-Go’s and features a book by Jeff Whitty and adaptation by James Magruder.

HEAD OVER HEELS is the bold new musical comedy from the visionaries that rocked Broadway with Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Avenue Q and Spring Awakening.

A hilarious, exuberant celebration of love, Head Over Heels follows the escapades of a royal family on an outrageous journey to save their beloved kingdom from extinction—only to discover the key to their realm’s survival lies within each of their own hearts. A story of love and acceptance set to the hit songs, “We Got the Beat,” “Our Lips Are Sealed,” “Vacation,” Belinda Carlisle’s “Heaven is a Place on Earth” and “Mad About You.” “Head Over Heels is a pure joy. A musical that will have you itching to hear the next song all while tickling your giggle box and tugging at your heartstrings. It’s a story of hilariously mistaken identities, unexpected love and growing from past mistakes.

You’ll be resisting the urge to howl, cry, and sing along to all The Go-Go’s classic hits. It’s as much fun for the audience as it is for the entire company!” says Ryan Everett Wood, playing Basilius. The cast also features Sylvia Fisher as Philoclea, Jennifer Nelson as Pamela, Elizabeth Ritacco as Mopsa, Jennifer Shrestha as Gynecia, Tommy Patrick as Musidorus, Joe Hausvater

as Pythio, Billy Cardone as Dametas, with Vicky Fleisch, Evan Kudish, and Jacob Rechel rounding out the ensemble at Exit 82.

The non-profit company opened the Exit 82 Studio Theater, an immersive theater venue, on Main Street in downtown Toms River in July 2018. The space offers a unique, intimate theater experience and is BYOB for patrons over the age of 21 (beer and wine only). HEAD OVER HEELS runs four weekends this summer: July 12 - 14, July 19 - 21, July 26 - 28, August 1 - 4.

Tickets are general admission and are $26 for adults and $24 for seniors. Group rates and ADA seating are also available. Performances held at the Exit 82 Studio Theater, 73 Main Street, Toms River, NJ. Tickets on sale now at exit82theatre.com.

Celebrating eleven years in business, Exit 82 Theatre Company, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization has been on the Asbury Park Press “Best of the Best Theatre” list in Ocean County four years in a row. Since 2008, Exit 82 has involved over 1,000 volunteers, in 30 productions and performed to over 42,000 patrons from all over the world. And with an eye on the next generation of performers, Exit 82 runs a Creative and Performing Arts Academy at 34 Main Street in Toms River. Exit 82 is always looking to expand their family, so take part in supporting this local non-profit to help cultivate the arts in NJ and your community! For additional information, please visit exit82theatre.com and find them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @exit82theatre.

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AG Farmers’ Market

TOMS RIVER – Our AG Farmers’ Market is a weekly outdoor market which provides the finest New Jersey-grown fresh and seasonal fruits and vegetables, cheese, breads, ravioli, pierogis, pickles, olives, flavored oils, vinegars, spices,

coffee, cakes, pies, honey, jams, jellies, crafts, specialty items and more in a festive outdoor setting. The market is held every Thursday from April 4 to October 31 at 108 Indian Head Rd., Toms River, NJ. Rain or shine!

Sailfest ISLAND HEIGHTS – The Rotary Club of Toms River Presents Sailfest on September 7, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. at the Island Heights waterfront!

This free family event features sailboat races in the morning, crafters and vendors, great food vendors including food trucks, inflatable kiddie rides, BIG CASH 50/50,

adult beverages for purchase, and more!

Live music by Garden State Radio starting at 6 p.m. This event benefits many local charities and high school scholarship program.

Interested in being a crafter, exhibitor, or food vendor? Call George at 732-929-0900 ext. 205. To be a sponsor, call Pat at 732473-1071.

Music Under the Stars: The Kootz

ISLAND HEIGHTS – Join us for a free concert featuring The Kootz at the John F. Peto Studio Museum on August 25, 5-7 p.m. It’s the “Rock ‘n Roll with Fiber” world of this group of Jersey-guys and their ‘musical friends’ who just can’t seem to ‘retire their guitars’ and likely never will! The collective passion

for classic rock, pop, soul and blues and just ‘plain old making great music’ has been a driving force even a ‘mantra’ in assembling ‘The Kootz’ band.

Bring your picnic baskets, refreshments, lawn chairs or rent a table and six chairs for $100.

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Downtown Toms River Farmers’ Market

TOMS RIVER – The Downtown Toms River Farmers Market is open on Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. through mid-November. The market is located at The Ocean County Parking Garage Lawn along Hadley Ave. Convenient free parking is available!

The market will have NJ Jersey Fresh farmers featuring fruits & vegetables, baked goods, pickles & olives, Italian specialties, herbs & spices, candy & nuts, NJ winery, homemade

soaps, coffee, and much more! Attend on the first Wednesday of each month to celebrate Jersey Fresh Fruit and vegetables! Enter the free raffle for a chance to win a basket of Jersey Fresh produce featuring the fruit and vegetable of the month plus items from the vendors at the market.

Food vendor and smoothie truck on the premises.

For more information, contact Kim Dippolito at 732-341-8738.

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TOMS R I V ER – The Toms R iver Branch hosts “Spirit Art” on July 16, 2-4 p.m.

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Dinoman-Space!

TOMS RIVER – Join the Toms River Library on July 15, 2:30-3:30 p.m., for Dinoman-Space!

Through the solar system and beyond is exactly where Dinoman takes his audience in this fast paced exploration of the heavens. The eight classical planets are visited and investigated; even Pluto is touched upon. Gravity, atmospheric pressure, extreme coldness, are demonstrated and discussed. Dinoman Space uses dinosaurs, meteors, comets, and liquid nitrogen to give the

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Galactic Beats for Teens

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Branch will host Galactic Beats for Teens on July 25, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Do you have music dancing around in your head? Beats, rhythms, melodies or lyrics waiting to be heard? The Beat Bus, a Mobile Recording Studio Classroom, is touring the Ocean County Library system this summer and we have a seat waiting for you! Join us as we collaboratively explore

Wrangle Brook Community Garden FUNraiser

BERKELEY – Wrangle Brook Community Garden’s annual Garden Party FUNraiser will be held Saturday, August 3 at 4 p.m. All are welcome to enjoy and visit the garden.

The event will feature snacks made from organic vegetables and music provided by the Musical Gardeners. A prize raffle and 50/50 will also be held. Guests are invited

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HSS’s Habitat for Humanity Chapter Makes Donation

TOMS RIVER – On June 19, student members of Toms River High School South’s chapter of Habitat for Humanity, under the guidance of club adviser, Charlene Wallace, celebrated a year-long effort of fundraising and community awareness by presenting the Northern Ocean County Habitat for Humanity a $3,000 donation to help fund current and future projects.

Through bake sales, food fundraisers, and sponsoring the the Spring Fling dance, students were able to rally together for this amazing cause.

Dylan Wallace, president, Reagan Czech, vice president, Caitlin Carroll, secretary, and Marina

—Photo courtesy TRRS Rivera, treasurer, met with the Northern Ocean County Habitat for Humanity’s Executive Director Suzan Fichtner in Bayville at a home that is currently being constructed for a community member there. The students toured the home with Suzan, met with volunteers, and gained a deeper appreciation of the impact of their fundraising efforts.

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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678)

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Tips For Hearing In Noisy Situations

Those without hearing loss can have problems hearing at parties, particularly if there is background noise. Having a hearing loss makes it even harder to understand speech when other noises are present. Here are some strategies to maximize your ability to communicate with others: 1. In restaurants. Choose a table off to one side or in the corner of the restaurant. It is more difficult to hear in the middle of a restaurant.

2. In meetings or lectures. Normally, it is best to sit in front of, but not too close to, the speaker. Some lecture halls have assisted listening devices

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4. Listen to one person. Don’t try to listen to the whole group and pick out multiple conversations simultaneously.

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5. Help from the speaker. It is important to speak slowly and clearly. When asked to repeat, say it again more clearly or rephrase what you have already said.

6. Regular check-ups. Have your hearing aid cleaned and checked every six months. An adjustment may improve your ability to understand in groups.

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

Mullein Has 5 Tremendous Medicinal Benefits

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Mullein is known botanically as Verbascum thapus. It has soft fuzzy leaves as well as gorgeous yellow flowers towering at the top. Mullein is misunderstood and assumed to be an unwelcome weed but it simply isn’t true. Mullein has many generous offerings for us, and the medicinal properties rival that of many other so-called weeds like stinging nettle, plantain, Japanese Knotweed (resveratrol) and yarrow.

Your grandma might have even steeped the leaves of mullein to make you a cough syrup or hot tea which is great for colds and flu.

This natural remedy has a strong anti-viral effect of mullein. Harvesting mullein is pretty easy, I just recommend that you get it from a trusted source where it was grown in nice, clean soil and preferably organically.

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5 Benefits of Mullein Root 1. Relieve Ear Aches. Thanks to mullein’s strong anti-inflammatory effect, it can help with ear aches and infections for humans, and possibly dogs. If you browse health food stores and e-tailers, you’ll find mullein and mullein/garlic ear drops.

2. Increase Lymph Flow. Mullein may be useful for bruises and skin infections.

Some people take the large leaves and utilize them as compresses. The leaves can be picked off, and steeped gently and then when cool, applied directly on to the bruise. This reduces inflammation and pain. Likewise, an easier remedy is to purchase a cream, tincture, supplement or tea and use (or ingest) as directed according

to your package.

3. May Reduce Goiter. Mullein is a strong anti-inflammatory and has been studied for its effect in reducing glandular inflammation of the thyroid. Mullein can be extremely useful in some cases but not all, as it may help reduce goiter. Another popular supplement for goiter is iodine-iodide. Check with your doctor, but mullein dietary supplements may be useful for this.

Furthermore, the beneficial compounds of mullein can be mixed into jojoba or apricot oil and rubbed onto the thyroid gland area (goiter area). FYI, another popular supplement for goiter is Iodine.

4. Helps Breathing. Leaves from mullein are helpful with lung congestion and mucus production. It appears to work by dilating capillaries and therefore increasing circulation. This helps relieve stagnancy and congestion making it an interesting adjunctive remedy to people with COPD, bronchitis, asthma and dry coughs.

5. Soothe Skin, Cold Sores and Hemorrhoids. Mullein leaves can benefit your skin and be used as a compress for external hemorrhoids, cold sores and skin wounds.

One way to make use of this benefit is to make tea with a commercial tea bag or the dried herb itself. Cool the steeped liquid and apply directly to the site. I have a more comprehensive version of this article which includes a DIY recipe for a skin (hemorrhoidal) cream as well as my Mullein Elderberry Tea recipe. I’ll email you this longer, exclusive article if you sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen.com.

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Local Schools Earn Sustainable Jersey Funding For Sustainability Projects

NEW JERSEY – Sustainable Jersey recently announced more than $100,000 in grants to support 34 on-the-ground, sustainability and capacity building projects in schools and districts across the state, including one in Howell Township and Lacey Township.

The Sustainable Jersey for Schools grants, funded by the PSEG Foundation, include four $10,000 grants and 30 $2,000 grants. The grants will fund a water conservation program at Lower Cape May Regional High School, a community orchard and garden at Avon Avenue Elementary School, a cafeteria trash reduction program at Raritan High School, the refurbishment of the STEM greenhouse at the School of S.T.E.M. at the John F. Kennedy Educational Complex’s and much more.

Lacey Township in Ocean County and Howell Township in Monmouth County were among the 30 $2,000 award recipients.

At Lanoka Harbor Elementary School in Lacey Township, the grant will help to fund a Zero Waste Lunchinitiative by purchasing

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At Memorial Elementary School in Howell Township, the grant will be used to design a space for students and staff to practice mindfulness and activities that promote physical activity.

“Sustainable Jersey recognizes the innovative sustainability work happening in New Jersey schools. By supporting these efforts, we celebrate the impact being made while working toward solutions for many of the big sustainability concerns that are reaching a crisis point,” said Randall Solomon, the executive director of Sustainable Jersey. He extended his congratulations to all of the schools and districts that received grants.

The PSEG Foundation has contributed $1.9 million dollars in funding to the Sustainable Jersey Grants Program.

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Fire Dept. Warns Against Scam Calls TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Fire Co. 1 is warning residents to be wary of phone calls from a group stating they represent the “area volunteer fire department” asking for donation. Toms River Fire Company 1 does not solicit donation via the phone calls from second party groups. We only ask for donations through mail out letters with self-addressed envelopes or in person at fund raising events.

If you should have any question about a group that has called you asking for a donation for any of the Toms River Companies, please feel free to call your local fire house to ensure that any donation requests are real and they get to the proper organization.

Toms River Artists Meeting TOMS RIVER – On the second Tuesday of each month, TRAC welcomes members and interested artists to join us for our monthly meeting from 7-8 p.m. at 53 Main St. in Toms River. Admission is free. For more information, call Carol Stauffer at 732-604-5761.

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Meet a Wolf at the Toms River Library TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Meet a Wolf” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 25.

Come and learn why wolves are not dangerous and meet two wolfdogs from Howling Woods Farm after the presentation.

This presentation will cover wolf natural history, including social bonds, pack interactions, diet, breeding, hunting, territory,

and more. It will also cover the differences between wolves and dogs, and why wolfdogs do not make good house pets.

The branch is located at 101 Washington Street.

Registration is required for this free program. To register, call the branch at 732349-6200 or visit theoceancountylibrary. org/events.

Toms River Elks Pig Roast

TOMS RIVER – Join Toms River Elks Lodge #1875 on Saturday, August 24 at 5 p.m. for a pig roast! This event is open to the public. Where’s Judy band plays at 6 p.m. Menu: roasted pig, pulled pork, corn, beans, coleslaw, rolls and cornbread. Cost is $15.

Essential Oils For New And Expecting Mothers TOMS RIVER – Join Danielle Boska as she discusses some Essential Oils that may help improve the physical and emotional wellness of new and expecting mothers before, during, and after childbirth.

The program is free to the public and will be held on July 29, 6-7:30 p.m. Registration is required.

For more information, contact The Ocean County Library at 732-349-6200 or programs@theoceancountylibrary.org.

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Inside The Law The New Jersey Paid Sick Leave Act Robert C. Shea Esq. By: Michael J. Deem, Esq. and Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates On October 29, New Jersey became the 10th state to enact a statewide mandatory paid-sick-leave law. The New Jersey Paid Sick Leave Act requires that nearly all New Jersey employers provide up to 40 hours of paid sick leave per year to covered employees.

Here is an overview of what New Jersey employers need to know: Who Is Covered?

Covered employees: The act applies to most employees working in the state “for compensation.” The act expressly excludes employees in the construction industry employed under a collective bargaining agreement, per diem healthcare employees, and public employees who already have sick leave benefits.

Covered employers: The act broadly applies to any business entity, irrespective of size, that employs employees in the state of New Jersey, including a temporary help service firm. It expressly excludes public employers required to provide their employees with sick leave.

How Is Leave Accrued?

Accrual period: The act requires employers to designate any period of 12 consecutive months as a “benefit year.” Employers cannot change the established benefit year without first notifying the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Under the act, current employees begin accruing sick time on the effective date of the act. New employees hired after the effective date of the act begin accruing sick time on the first date of their employment.

Accrual limits: In each benefit year, an employee will accrue up to 40 hours of sick time at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked. Alternatively, an employer may “frontload” the full 40 hours at the beginning of the benefit year. Employers with existing paid time off (PTO), personal days, vacation days and sick-day policies may utilize those policies to satisfy the requirements of the act as long as employees can use the time off as required by the act.

In the case of a temporary help service firm placing an employee with client firms, paid sick leave will accrue on the basis of the total time worked on assignment with the firm, not separately for each client firm to which the employee is assigned.

How Can Leave Be Used?

Employers are not required to permit employees to use more than 40 hours of sick leave in a benefit year. Employees can use accrued sick time after the 120th day of their first date of employment for the following reasons: • Diagnosis, care or treatment of—or recovery from—an employee’s own mental or physical illness, including preventive medical care.

• Aid or care for a covered family member during diagnosis, care or treatment of—or recovery from—the family member’s mental or physical illness, including preventive medical care.

• Circumstances related to an employee’s or their family member’s status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence (including the need to obtain related medical treatment, seek counseling, relocate or participate in related legal services).

• Closure of an employee’s workplace or of a school/childcare of an employee’s child because of a public official’s order relating to a public health emergency.

• Time to attend a meeting requested or required by school staff to discuss a child’s health condition or disability.

The act broadly defines “family member” to include individuals related by blood to the employee or whose close association with the employee is the equivalent of a family relationship.

Employers may not require an employee to find a replacement to cover the employee’s absence.

Carryover and Payout Rules Maximum carryover: The act does not require employers to permit employees to carry over more than 40 hours of accrued sick time in a single benefit year.

Optional buyout: Employers may, but are not obligated to, offer to pay employees for their unused accrued sick time in the final month of the benefit year. If employees agree to receive the payment, they may choose a payment for the full amount of their unused accrued sick time or for 50 percent of such time.

The payment amount shall be based on the same rate of pay that the employee earns at the time of the payment. If an employer frontloads the entire amount of sick time, it must either pay the employee for the full amount of unused accrued sick time in the final month of the employer’s benefit year or carry forward any unused sick time to the next benefit year. Employee approval is not required.

In What Increments Can Workers Use Leave?

The act provides employers with the discretion to choose the increments in which its employees may use accrued sick time.

However, the largest increment chosen may not be larger than the number of hours an employee was scheduled to work in a given shift. For example, if an employee is scheduled to work a 7-hour shift, the employer cannot mandate that the employee use paid sick

time in increments of eight hours.

What Happens Upon Transfer, Separation or Reinstatement?

Transfer of employment to a related or successor employer: If an employee is employed by a successor employer or transferred to a separate division, entity or location of the same Michael J. Deem employer, the employee will retain and be entitled to use all accrued sick time.

Separation of employment: Unless the employer has a policy or collective bargaining agreement providing for the payment of accrued sick leave upon termination, resignation, retirement or other separation from employment, the act does not require the employer to pay employees for unused accrued sick leave upon the separation from employment.

Reinstatement of employment: If an employee is separated from employment but then reinstated within six months, all of the employee’s unused and accrued sick time must be reinstated.

What Notice and Documentation Is Required?

Foreseeable absences: Employers may require advance notice, not to exceed seven calendar days, of the intention to use the leave and the expected duration. Employers may require employees to make a reasonable effort to schedule the use of sick leave in a manner that does not unduly disrupt the operations of the employer. Employers may prohibit employees from using foreseeable sick leave on certain dates, and require reasonable documentation if sick leave that is not foreseeable is used during those dates.

Unforeseeable absences: Employers may require employees to give notice of the intention to use the leave as soon as practicable, provided that the employer has notified the employee of this requirement.

Absences of three days or more: If an employee is absent for at least three consecutive days, the employer may require documentation that confirms that the employee used sick leave for a covered purpose.

What Are the Notice and Record-Keeping Rules?

Employers must post a notification of employees’ rights under the act and provide employees with a written copy of the notice within 30 days after the department has issued a model notice and each time thereafter when an employee is hired or requests such a notice. Additionally, employers must retain records documenting hours worked by employees and paid sick time taken by employees for a period of five years and permit the department access to those records.

What If We Have a Collective Bargaining Agreement?

The act does not apply to employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) that is in effect at the time of the effective date of the act, at least until the CBA expires. Even then, employees or their representatives may waive the rights under the act during the negotiation of the CBA. What About Local Paid-Sick-Leave Laws?

The act preempts all existing and future municipal ordinances in New Jersey regarding paid sick time.

How Will the Law Be Enforced?

Employees may sue their employers for violating the act and can seek actual damages suffered as a result of the violation, plus an equal amount of liquidated damages.

How Does the Anti-Retaliation Provision Work?

The anti-retaliation provision of the act includes a rebuttable presumption that an employer’s actions are unlawful if it takes adverse action against an employee within 90 days of the employee engaging in activity protected under the act. This includes such actions as filing a complaint with the department, cooperating with an investigation, opposing policies and practices that are unlawful under the act, or informing other individuals of their rights under the act.

What Should Employers Do Now? In anticipation of the effective date of this new law, you should review your paid time off, vacation or other paid leave policies to determine whether you will have to implement a paid-sicktime policy for any of your employees or amend your existing policies to ensure compliance with the act. You should also inform managers and supervisors of any new policy changes and of the importance of the provisions of the law prohibiting retaliation.

You should also consider revising your employee handbooks to account for these changes. For example, if you choose not to pay out accrued but unused sick leave upon termination, you must make that abundantly clear in your written policies. Finally, you should be on the lookout for the poster and template notice issued by the Department.

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Previously, if you needed to go north on Hooper out of the shopping center where Michael’s is, you would have to drive south first. There isn’t a way to head north again without taking two U-turns or sneaking through back roads and residential areas.

Similarly, if you were in the shopping center where Target and Lowe’s is, there was no easy way to head south. You would have to go north and make a U-turn on Indian Hill Road in order to go south.

The median between the northbound and southbound lanes on Hooper Avenue was opened for drivers to make lefts and to cross Hooper to go from one shopping center to the other.

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“The Engineering Department had already developed a conceptual improvement plan for the signal to allow left turns onto Hooper Avenue from the shopping centers on each side of Hooper Avenue,” Kelly said. “This is a heavily traveled area of the Hooper Avenue corridor. We believe this modification will have a positive outcome with traffic safety and accessibility.”

The shopping center on the east side of Hooper Avenue is called the Ocean Center and the west side shopping center is the Commons at Hooper.

Dewberry Engineers Inc., Bloomfield, did the design for the project. The contractor was Earle Asphalt Company, Wall Township.

Ocean County reviewed its plans with the shopping center owners who are on-board with the changes.

Health Dept. Reminds Residents To Vaccinate Their Pets

OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) wants to remind residents that vaccinating their precious furry friends can save their pets lives from many deadly diseases such as canine distemper and rabies.

“We have recently seen an increase in canine distemper cases in raccoons here in Ocean County so now is a good time to urge all cat and dog owners to vaccinate their pets with age appropriate vaccines as recommended by their veterinarian,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Gerry P. Little, Liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health.

Pet vaccines exist to prevent your pet from falling ill. They provide immunity from a range of infectious diseases that can affect both humans and animals.

Daniel Regenye, OCHD Public Health Coordinator reminds us, “Living in Ocean County, many of us share our surroundings with wildlife.

Sometimes animals such as raccoons, skunks and opossum may have an unexpected encounter with a family pet so it’s best to be protected from any of the diseases those animals may potentially be carrying. And you can never forget that rabies can be passed on from animals

to humans so keeping vaccinations up-to-date is crucial in maintaining not only your pet’s health, but your own.”

Tips to keep your pets safe from wildlife: • Keep your dogs on a leash while on walks or at the park • Keep your cats indoors • Do not catch or remove wildlife form their homes • Don’t feed wildlife on your property and don’t feed your pets outside • Keep garbage can lids secure • Enjoy wildlife from a distance Regenye added, “Pet owners should schedule annual wellness appointments with their veterinarian to discuss their health and vaccination schedule. However, if you suspect your cat or dog had contact with a sick animal you should call your veterinarian right away.”

If you have any questions regarding vaccinations please call the Ocean County Animal Facilities at 732-657-8086 or 609-978-0127 or your veterinarian. You can also visit the Health Department’s website at ochd.org or follow the Health Department on Twitter@OCpublichealth or like us on Facebook.

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CLASSIFIEDS Real Estate A D U LT 5 5 + C O M M U N I T YFountainhead Properties - Jackson, beautiful model homes for sale or custom build. Call today for Special Offer 732-928-3100.

(30) Wanted To Buy - 3 bedroom home, will pay up to $175,000. No senior communities. Call 732-890-1330.

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For Rent 3 Room Apartment - Private home.

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No smoking. For one person or two persons. Month to month lease. Call Jerry 732-278-7641.

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IAW-N.J.S.A. 12:7C-7-et-seq. - 1973 Pacemaker 40' HID-547870NET, location Lighthouse Marina, Tom's River.

Requesting owner of vessel to claim and remove within 30 days to mitigate application for abandoned vessel title IAW-N.J.S.A. 12:7C-7-et-seq.

(30) Vendors/Crafters Needed! - Please read before responding. Saturday, November 23, 2019 10am – 3pm. Holiday vendors and craft show, Pinelands Reformed Church 898 Rt. 37 West, Toms River. Cost is $30, we are providing one 6ft table & 2 chairs. We will also provide a roll and coffee to each vendor before 10am. If interested, please send an email to maryalicereed@aol.com.

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Estate Sale Jackson Moving/Estate Sale - Furniture, gym equipment, household. Cheap. Everything must go. July 6-7 9am-2pm. 662 Burke off Commadore.

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Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius.

732-364-7580. (t/n) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n)

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.

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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) Drivers Needed - Auto Parts Delivery Lakewood area-Part Time. Must be 25-Retirees Welcome! Morning and afternoon shifts. Clean license required Call Lee: 732-719-0018.

(31) Part Time Food Service - NEW STARTING RATE OF $10.00/hr. 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. in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (22) Auto Mechanics - Busy shop looking for Class A & B techs. Top pay offered.

Contact Joe 609-893-8285 (33) Karing With Kindness - FT/ PT. Hiring CNA, CHHA, LPN, RN. 732-288-1600.

(32) Now Hiring – The Goddard School on Route 70 is seeking full time Teacher’s Assistant and leads for the upcoming school year. We provide a warm, loving environment for children up to six years. Must have a flexible schedule, available Mon-Fri. Benefits include paid time off, 401k and paid lunch on Fridays. To learn more about these positions, email your resume to tomsriver2nj@goddardschools.com

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Sales Rep (Outside) - Serving nearby towns. Med background preferred. Call 917-856-5211.

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Vinyl Records Wanted - LP albums. Rock, Blues, Reggae, Jazz, Metal, Punk, Psychedelic, Soul.

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Don Carnevale Painting Specializing interiors. Some exterior. Quality always. Very neat. Prompt courteous service.

Reasonable-affordable. Senior discounts. Honest-reliable. Low rates. Free estimates. 732-8994470 or 732-915-4075. (27)

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Certified CNA Driver - Your car. Legal assistance with transfer wheelchair. Flexible hours.

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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)

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(32) The Original Family Fence A fully licensed and insured company in Ocean County has specialized in unique fence repairs and installations around the Garden State for over 35 years. We want your gate repairs, sectional repairs, and new installation inquiries! No job is too small for us to tend to in a day’s time. Call us today for your free estimate You might just be surprised with what is possible. NJ LIC: 13VH09125800. Phone 732773-3933, 732-674-6644.

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Law Enforcement Personnel: Join Our Group TOMS RIVER – Our goal is to bring together Retired Law Enforcement Officers, Corrections Officers, State Troopers, Prosecutors Investigators and Career Firefighters living in and around Ocean County.

We meet on the third Wednesday of the month at noon. Meetings are held at the Silverton Firehouse, 15 Kettle Creek Road, Toms River.

Yearly dues are $20 in addition at each meeting we charge $5 to cover lunch.

As a chapter of the statewide organization, we discuss issues related to our pension and benefits. We also share a lot of war stories and

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Remember, you do not have to be retired from an Ocean County department to join. Out of state retirees are also welcome to join as long as you meet the above criteria.

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Community News C lub N ews , A ctivities , E vents & A nnouncements

“Super-Fly Summer”: 2019 Family Summer Series TOMS RIVER – The 2019 Family Summer Series will be held Saturdays, July 13, 20 and 27 from 10 – 11:30 a.m.

• July 13: What are “Beneficial Insects?”

Ocean County Master Gardener Phyliss Delassandro has the low-down on host plants and insects that rely on them. This program is a perfect time to discuss and plan your very own pollinator garden. Includes outdoor time to explore insect- action in FRECs garden.

• July 20: The incredible Insectropolis Museum of Toms River will set up their traveling show called, “Bugs on the Go.” Bug handlers and educators will bring both live and preserved specimens from their

phenomenal museum collection. This is a great opportunity for a close- up look at these beautiful and complex creatures.

• July 27: “Celebrate National Moth Week 2019!” We will have an evening to discover local Moths lead by local moth-er Ann-Marie Woods of njpineways.com. Large lighted screens will be set up outside to attract a variety of dazzling moth species. Program begins at 8:30 p.m. and continues for two hours. The viewing area is grassy on the edge of woods so dress accordingly.

Kids 8 years plus and must be accompanied by an adult.

Please call or email to register: jane. mattson@dep.nj.gov or 609-928-2360.

Thursdays At Island Beach State Park

BERKELEY – Thursdays in the Park are back this summer! Each Thursday will feature free fun and activities at Swimming Area 1. Weekly themes will vary offering something for everyone. Head to the beach and check it out!

• July 25: Conservation Day (information and activities with local environmental groups) • August 8: POAC Autism Surfing Event • August 22: Health and Wellness Expo

Programs are free, but Friends of IBSP volunteers will be collecting donations at the Gate. Please consider making a donation to the Friends in lieu of paying the standard entrance fee!

Interested in volunteering or having a table at one of the events? Contact Stevie - stevie.thorsen@ friendsofislandbeach.orgFunded in part by a grant from the Ocean County Board of Freeholders.

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SUN EXPOSURE AND VITAMIN D

Vitamin D is an important nutrient that helps the body absorb calcium, supports nerves that carry messages to and from the brain, boosts the immune system, and plays a role in muscle movement.

While the most well-known source of vitamin D is synthesis in the skin induced by sun exposure, many people wear sunscreen or avoid sun exposure altogether to reduce their risk of developing skin cancer.

This raises the question as to how much sun exposure is needed to produce sufficient amounts of vitamin D. The answer depends on skin type and location. People with darker skin take longer to make vitamin D, while those living closer to the equator have more sun exposure. Supplements may be the answer.

How do you balance the need for vitamin D and the need to protect your skin? Be smart and be vigilant. Choose foods high in vitamin D and consider a supplement, and wear hats, long sleeves, and appropriate sunscreen. Let us do what we do best—diagnose and treat your particular skin problems with knowledge, compassion, and up-to-date techniques and equipment. No need to wait months for an appointment – care for your skin and call today for skin cancer screening!

P.S. In Miami at noon during the summer, a person with medium skin tone would need to expose one-quarter of his or her skin to sunlight for six minutes to get a sufficient amount of vitamin D, while someone in Boston with darker skin tone would need 2 hours.

Toms River Shakespeare Festival Announces 2019 Summer Season TOMS RIVER – Join in August 1-11 for the 2019 Toms River Shakespeare Festival! Performances will be held at Huddy Park on Thursday-Saturday at 7 p.m., Sunday at 3 p.m. and at Ortley Beach on August 7.

This year’s play will be Measure For Measure, directed by Lori Garrabrant.

A young novice nun must persuade the Duke of Vienna’s corrupt Deputy, Angelo, to spare her brother’s life but when Angelo proposes a salacious bargain to redeem him, where will she turn and who will believe her.

We can’t wait to return to Huddy Park Ortley Beach this summer for a 3rd Season of storytelling! Each year, our work is made possible by generous individuals,

sponsors and supporters like you, who help us raise the funds we urgently need to bring our productions to life. Alone, we couldn’t accomplish very much, but together we can continue to do exactly what we set out to do: to bring people together, to share timeless texts and stories with our audiences and to create theater that is inclusive, accessible and free for all!

We need your support now more than ever to make it happen! Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to Toms River Shakespeare Festival today! Any amount makes a difference and will help ensure the vitality of live theater in our community!

For more information, visit trshakespeare.org/support.

2019 Juried Summer Arts Fest in Toms River

By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – Attention artists!

Now is the chance to show the world your artwork by applying to participate in the 2019 Juried Summer Arts Fest in Toms River!

The art festival will be held on August 17, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., on the lawn at 28-46 Hadley Ave, Toms River, opposite the Ocean County Historical Society. The event is free and open to the public, and will feature art, music and food trucks.

Rain date: August 18.

The juried art categories are: painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, ceramics, mixed media, digital, metal and glass art. You could win up to $1,750 in prizes!

For more information or to submit your application, visit the TRAC Facebook page, email tomsriveartistcomunity732@gmail.com or call 732-604-5761.

The festival is also seeking musicians to showcase their talent as a donation to the TRAC.

Caregiver Support Group BRICK – Feeling over whelmed taking care of a loved one? Lear n how to care for yourself while caring for others at the Caregiver Support Group & Education program.

The suppor t group is led by Mira Ahuja on the f irst and third Monday of each month, 1-3 p.m., at Willow Springs Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center. Willow Springs is located at 1049 Bur nt Taver n Road in Brick.

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New Mental Health Program To Address Issues with Grief & Loss

By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – If you are suffering from grief or loss, this new weekly meeting might be just the thing to help you through it. Wellness in Nurtured Grief Support (WINGS) was created by two local women in the recover y community who aim to redef ine grief and loss while creating a supportive environment.

WINGS is now part of the Monday n ig ht l i neup of re cove r y me et i ngs at the Mental Health Association of Ocean County.

According to Michelle Price, co-facilit ator of W I NGS, noted that the me et i ngs a re me a nt for t hose who have been touched by loss of any kind, whether it is related to substance use, loss of a career, relationship, dreams, or others.

“Grief comes in many forms,” said Price. “We recognize dozens of types of grief, which always sur prises people…But we’re working on changing people’s perceptions.”

Price stated that grief is typically associated with shame in the recovery com mu n it y, a pe rce pt ion she cal ls “unfor t unate,” because grief should not be seen as a punishment.

WINGS addresses the need from the recover y community to tackle grief and loss in different ways. The grief f rom losi ng some one t o subst a nce abuse and losing someone to cancer or a car accident can be vastly different, she said.

Amy Johnson, WINGS co-facilitator and Price’s partner, has personal experience with the loss of a spouse, which helps her to work with members of the group.

“Losing a spouse – or any family member – to an addiction is extremely d i f f ic u lt b e c au se of t he st ig m a attached to the disease,” said Johnson. “That’s why starting this group w it h li ke -m i nded people who have had similar experiences can make a difference.”

Both Price and Johnson have been t rained in a specialized cur r iculum on grief.

The WI NGS group began meeting back in Febr uar y and has at t racted members from all walks of life, including both men and women of various ages. According to Price, group attendance varies by week, which she attributes to the needs of each individual as well as the fact that grief is a heavy topic.

The group meets weekly, however you are not required to attend each meeting. Price stated that some people

facing grief and loss may not be ready to attend and that is OK. When new members attend WINGS, they receive a check list with many forms of grief. Participants mark all that apply, choose two that affect them the most, and then begin working from that starting point.

“Grief is as individual as a f ingerprint,” said Price, “Similarly, no relationship is the same. The relationship I have with my mother is not the same as what the relationship the person next to me has with his/her mother.”

WINGS not only provides individuals with a suppor tive environ ment, but it also allows people to protect their physical and mental health by preventi ng anger, st ress, sleep disr upt ion, strained relationships, etc.

There is no cost to attend a WINGS m e e t i ng. D i n n e r i s p r ov id e d . T h e meetings are held at 4:15 p.m. ever y Monday at The Mental Health Association – Ocean County, located at 25 South Shore Drive in Toms River.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of june 13 - july 19

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your social instincts are energized, and your hormones may be flowing strongly. Because you feel attractive it is easy to attract others. Restrain your impulses; avoid making crucial changes in the week ahead.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Everything may go smoothly when you are with your tribe. It could require more patience to spend time with those of differing viewpoints.

Avoid arguments and overreacting to criticism in the week ahead.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You may have a shorter than usual attention span but be sure to pay bills and watch overspending on non-essentials. In the week ahead you may need to discipline yourself to stay focused on responsibilities.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Starting something new might take more patience than you’d like. As this week unfolds you might find it difficult to move forward with projects because plans seem to run into roadblocks at every turn. Hold off on launching new schemes.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Be patient and persistent, even if frustrations and delays crop up in your work in the week ahead. Get plenty of sleep so you can handle your responsibilities and any crises that erupt.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): It could be a challenge to concentrate in the upcoming week especially if there is too much going on. If your creative energies hit a brick wall, hit up your favorite someone for some good ideas.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You could be possessive of a loved one’s affections and feel hurt if someone else earns their admiration.

Practice self-validation and remember love can be infinite. Remain balanced this week.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your feelings won’t change if conditions change. You and a loved one are on the same basic wavelength so the two of you can easily handle any challenging or unpredictable situations in the week to come.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): When you feel good about yourself it is easy to be friendly toward others. You are shrewd about handling daily business. You could be reminded in the week to come that is better to save money than spend it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Balance the heavy load. Don’t add more tasks to your agenda in the upcoming week, as you will have enough to handle. You can’t place blame on anyone else if you refuse to take your obligations seriously.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Be sensible and put things in proportion. In the upcoming week you might find occasions when you are tempted to overreact. Hold off on starting anything of major consequence and put contracts on the back burner.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Once work is done you can have some fun. In the week ahead you must fulfill all your responsibilities, but in your spare time you can concentrate on making your surroundings more aesthetically appealing.

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Wolfgang Puck’s Kitchen Make Your Summer Menu Sizzle With Grilled Steaks

By Wolfgang Puck GRILLED NEW YORK STEAKS WITH CILANTRO-SHALLOT SAUCE Serves 6 8 tablespoons peanut oil 4 shallots, thinly sliced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves, plus 12 whole sprigs 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger 1 to 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 cup (125 mL) good-quality canned chicken stock or broth 1/2 cup (125 mL) bottled Chinese hoisin sauce 1/4 cup (60 mL) soy sauce 3 tablespoons honey 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 6 boneless New York strip steaks, each 6 to 8 ounces (185 to 250 g) Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Build a hot fire in a charcoal grill or preheat a gas or electric grill.

Meanwhile, make the sauce: Drizzle 4 tablespoons of the peanut oil in a large saute pan, and place it over medium heat. Watch carefully and, when the oil just starts to give off wisps of smoke, add the shallots, garlic, chopped cilantro, ginger and red

pepper flakes to taste. Cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture is soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes.

Stir in the stock, hoisin and soy sauce, and simmer briskly, stirring frequently, until the sauce has reduced and thickened slightly, about 5 minutes longer. Stir in the honey and butter; reduce the heat to very low, cover and keep warm.

When the grill is ready, put the steaks on a platter and generously season both sides of the steaks generously with salt and pepper; there should be enough for the seasonings to be visible on the surface of the meat. Rub the steaks on both sides with the remaining peanut oil.

Place the steaks on the grill, and cook them 3 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare, turning them once with grill tongs; an instant-read grill thermometer inserted into the middle of the thickest part of a steak should register 135 F to 140 F (57 C to 60 C). Transfer the steaks to a cutting board, cover loosely with heavy-duty aluminum foil, and set aside in a warm place to rest for 5 minutes, to let the juices settle.

Using a sharp carving knife, with the blade at a 45-degree angle, cut each steak crosswise into slices 1/4-inch (6-mm) thick, and arrange them overlapping on individual warmed serving plates.

Spoon some warm sauce over each steak and transfer the rest to a sauceboat for guests who want extra. Garnish each steak with cilantro sprigs and serve immediately.

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