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-Photos by Bob Vosseller (Above) A mock funeral conducted by Brick resident Dave Williams noted the death of “civility” during a skit held on the afternoon of Aug. 24 on Washington Street in Toms River. (Right) Dancing with umbrellas to “When the Saints Come Marching In” participants note the death of civility in a skit.

By Bob Vosseller T OM S R I V E R A pair of songwriters t ur ned activists posed t he quest ion “ is civ i l it y de a d? ” i n a r at he r u n iq u e way. T hey broug ht their brand of street theatrics on Aug. 24 to the cou r t yard of the Ocean County Librar y i n dow ntow n Toms River.

D re ssed i n bla ck s u it s a nd h at s a nd taking the theme of a New Orleans-style jazz funeral as their inspiration, the duo joined 11 others for t he 30 -m i nut e sk it that involved a prop coffin, umbrellas and music.

Brick resident Dave Williams, the

c o - f o u n d e r of t h e group Forward March said the idea was not exactly to mourn the loss of civility but to give it a very strong sendoff.

Co-Founder Jim Tobias of Matawan said civility “should be a t wo -way st reet but I don’t think we are seeing that lately in politics. We should be able to have a debate or argument in politics about public policy but too often it gets heated.”

Tobias said that he’d like to see those who disagree on political issues “keep to the norms of mutual respect” and he pointed to Republicans and those of the extreme

Former Liquor Store Rises From The Ashes

By Kimberly Bosco WARETOWN – Nearly a year and a half after an accidental fire took down a local house of worship-turned-liquor store, the owner is finally rebuilding.

If you’ve driven along Route 9 through Waretown (otherwise known as the Township of Ocean), you might have noticed that the long-vacant plot of land is finally starting to see some development.

According to Louis Fisher, construction official for the Township of Ocean, the owner of the former Buy Rite site is in the process of rebuilding another liquor store. The owner is B&D Waretown Realty, same owner of the previous building, according to the township tax assessor.

What was once a church became a Buy Rite in 2010. The building was recognized locally for retaining its unique shape as a church once converting to a mega liquor store.

Located at 580 Route 9, the 9,000 sq. ft. retailer suffered major fire damage in June 2018.

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Tobias added that Democrats were being too polite in some of thei r discou rse. “It isn’t even a case of bringing a knife to a gun fight. They bring a covered dish to a gun fight. We’re not trying to be nasty but we do want to be visible, clear and assertive.”

The two men have for some time enjoyed writing song parodies and examining various ways to promote their progressive ideology.

Wi l l ia m s s a id “ I have only been an activist since early 2017 when I joined Indivisible NJ 3rd District at its first meeting. I’m now the group’s leader. I’m also involved with other grassroots groups and I am an elected member of the Ocean County Democratic Committee.”

Tobias has been an activist for a longer t i me a nd h a s b e e n i n vo l v e d w i t h t h e Wo r k i n g Fa m i l i e s Alliance, according to Williams.

“Civility is dead. It (Civility - See Page 4)

State: Bias Crimes Up Among Youth

By Chris Lundy TRENTON – Social media. Political rhetoric.

People not interacting with others who are different. All of these factors are creating a rise in bias crimes throughout the state, officials said, and half of the offenders were children.

“We need to do a better job of confronting hate in young people,” Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal said. The number of bias incidents last year - 569 - was the highest reported since 2011.

There were 549 reported in 2017.

A new study by the New Jersey State Police and Division on Civil Rights noted an increase in bias crimes since 2016. To discuss this, the media was invited to a conference call with Grewal, Zakiya Smith Ellis, Secretary of Higher Education, Kelly LeDet, Assistant Commissioner, Department of Education, Col. Patrick Callahan, Superintendent of State Police, Jared Maples, Director of Homeland Security and Preparedness, and Rachel Wainer Apter, (Bias - See Page 5)

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Continued From Page 1 is coming from the top down,” Joanie Parks of Waretow n said. Parks was one of the participants at the event and helped hold the mock coffin. Parks was critical of President Donald Trump. “He has no regard for humanity, not even his own family.”

Fellow Waretown resident Roseann DePasquale donned a black veil and played a small drum during the activity.

Toms River resident Bob Riehl literally got a front row seat for the event.

“I learned about this only an hour ago.

I’m an optimist and while I feel civility is dead, I think it will come back. I’m sick of all the hate speech. There is no room for it in this country.”

Williams said that “we first started talking seriously at a “Tax Scam” protest which I believe was in early 2018, whenever the Trump/GOP tax cut came out. We started a kind of chain email with a handful of other people we knew, working on ways to do more fun/theatrical/wacky things than what you find at a typical protest rally or march.”

Williams said this is when the duo got serious about what they wanted to do next. “We met at Jim’s house and talked about ideas. That led to the formation of Forward March, and we created a Facebook group and a logo and all that. The logo is now on a bass drum that I bought used for cheap, after we discussed the idea of having a “drumline” for protest

marches as one of our projects.”

The two songwriters started discussing the “death of civility” concept during that meeting.

“R.I.P. Civility” was the group’s second event that they organized. “This is first event though that is in the spirit of what we are trying to do but we’re happy to perform at other protests in order to add our brand of irreverent fun to the proceedings,” Williams said.

“The first event we staged was an impeachment rally in Asbury Park earlier this summer. We had assumed there would be a rally somewhere as there were national coordinated rallies, but when we didn’t find one, we decided to host it,” Williams said.

The duo took part in a Trenton based rally called Empower NJ, a Lights for Liberty event at the ICE detention center in Elizabeth and in June a pro-impeachment protest in Asbury Park. On Aug. 21 they joined students of Toms River High School North who protested Board of Education member Daniel Leonard who posted derogatory comments about U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) on Facebook.

“We aren’t committed to any specific ideology although we’re left of center, obviously. We’re more interested in methodology and tactics and finding ways to make the resistance movement more enjoyable and engaging - partly to attract new people to the movement, and partly to keep up the morale of the people already in it,” Williams said.

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Continued From Page 1 Representatives from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office told Jersey Shore Online at the time that the fire began on the outside of the building, along the east wall, just south of the entrance. Members of the Waretown Volunteer Fire Company previously said that the blaze was a difficult one to conquer given the size of the building and the high interior ceiling.

The fire was eventually ruled accidental by officials, leaving the Buy Rite a charred skeleton of its former structure.

The building remained untouched for some time and passersby could see the burnt remnants of the building in a pile of rubble along Route 9. This was eventually cleared away, leaving the property empty and ready

for new use.

It wasn’t until February 2019 that the owner was given final approval to rebuild. Construction broke ground back around April/ May 2019, said Fisher.

While there is no completion date set just yet, progress is being made on construction.

According to Fisher, the cost to rebuild landed in the $500,000 range.

This particular corridor of Route 9 will be seeing lots of new development with the addition of the new liquor store as well as the recently approved Cornerstone at Waretown project.

Cornerstone is located right next door to the anticipated Buy Rite at Block 41, Lot 42.01 and construction has already begun, said Fisher. Cornerstone at Waretown will consist of 55 total units, 43 townhomes and 12 affordable housing units.

—Photo by Kimberly Bosco The owner of the former Buy Rite liquor store on Route 9 in Waretown is in the process of rebuilding another store.

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Continued From Page 1 Director of the Division on Civil Rights.

A bias offense was, for example, a violent crime, robbery/theft, desecration of sacred objects, harassment and threats.

The officials saw these crimes as a foreshadowing of what is to come, especially if this upward trend continues.

“Domestic terrorism starts with bias crimes,” said Homeland Security Director Maples.

The most common bias crimes were on the basis of race or ethnicity. There were 307 in 2018, for example. In a majority of these, the victims were black. In previous years, Hispanics were the most targeted.

Also in 2018, there were 199 incidents based on religion (the most common victim were Jews), 59 based on gender or sexual orientation, and four based on disability.

Throughout all the statistics, going back to 2006, roughly 80 percent of the offenders were white. At least 73 percent of all offenders were male.

In 2018, half of the offenders were minors. In previous years, it was closer to a third. A quarter of all incidents took place at colleges.

For the first time ever, authorities had to include a new demographic: bias incidents in elementary and secondary schools. There were 36 recorded.

In 2017, there were four offenders younger than 10, and three victims younger than 10.

“Schools are a microcosm of our society,” said LeDet, Assistant Commissioner of the Department of Education. This is why schools have to provide a more positive environment.

“Fostering a sense of inclusion will help people finish college,” said Smith Ellis, Secretary of

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The statistics for the state match those reported nationwide by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the report stated.

In Ocean County, there were 43 reported bias incidents in 2016, and 32 in 2017 and 32 again in 2018.

In Monmouth County, there were 77 reported in 2016, 79 in 2017, and 94 in 2018.

Why The Increase?

The report was unable to pinpoint the cause to the increases in bias incidents. One suggestion is that authorities are getting better at reporting them.

Bias attacks are likely underreported, Grewal said.

When people are targeted, they either don’t bother reporting because they don’t think they’ll be taken seriously, or they don’t feel safe coming to police.

That could explain why previous years are lower.

However, he said if this is true, and people are still not reporting incidents, then the numbers in 2017 and 2018 would be even higher.

Another theory is that prejudice and hate are normalized online. One study noted that when Russian companies buying Facebook ads inciting racial disharmony, bias attacks increased. The report read: “Scholars and experts have suggested several factors they believe are connected to the rise in bias incidents: social media, political rhetoric, and the rise in the number of hate groups. As for social media, psychologists have found that people, including perpetrators of hate crimes, tend to conform to perceived social norms and act in ways that they believe will be socially acceptable.

However, instead of looking to their real-world communities for social cues, people are increasingly seeking affirmation of their personal beliefs through technology, especially on social media.

But social media posts do not accurately reflect the full spectrum of societal views. As just one example, Facebook uses an algorithm to determine what kind of content most engages users and then proliferates that content. Studies suggest that “[p]osts that tap into negative, primal emotions like anger or fear” perform best in user engagement, and thus are proliferated by the Facebook algorithm. Facebook’s algorithm can thus elevate “superposters” with exaggerated worldviews, including when it comes to hate and bias.”

Politics are also to blame, according to the state study: “As to political forces, hate crimes may be more likely during times of political and social change. And research suggests that extreme political rhetoric, which tends to be amplified during times of political and social change and polarization, may contribute to an increase in hate crimes. For example, another study by the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism compared President George W. Bush’s speech six days after the September 11th attacks declaring that “Islam is peace,” with then-candidate Donald Trump’s call for a Muslim ban five days after the San Bernardino attack in 2015.27 The study found that “anti-Muslim hate crimes dropped dramatically across the country” after President Bush’s statements of tolerance, as compared to the spike in hate crimes immediately following September 11th, while such crimes increased from eight incidents nationwide in the five-day period immediately following the San Bernardino attack to fifteen incidents, including multiple assaults and two fire-bombings, in the five-day period following then-candidate Trump’s Muslim ban proposal. The study also noted a moderate weekly rise in Google hate searches following that proposed ban.”

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Lead By Example Every community leader must push for equality, because too many politicians are targeting groups of people, said Apter, Director of the Division on Civil Rights.

During the conference call, a reporter from New York Public Radio asked about two public leaders whose comments attacked certain groups. One was in Sussex County. The other was Dan Leonard, the Beachwood representative on the Toms River Board of Education who has been accused of spreading hate online.

LeDet said that the state can’t force him to resign but otherwise would not comment.

“Anyone in a position of authority should cool the political rhetoric,” Grewal said. “If political leaders had more restraint, others would have more restraint.”

What’s The Answer?

The report delves into a number of ways to address bias crimes, although there is likely no way to prevent them entirely.

Law enforcement must prosecute bias crimes and the crimes must be easier to report.

Religious and community leaders must provide ways for their followers to meet others who are different from them. Parents and teachers must instill respect for others.

Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver issued an Executive Order establishing an Interagency Task Force to Combat Youth Bias. This group will have representatives from eight state agencies and be chaired by Apter. They will provide recommendations to the governor and attorney general.

A Youth Bias Task Force will study the roots of hate, evaluate how it is being handled now, and make changes as necessary.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F eatured L etter Working Together, We Can End Hunger in Our Community Tonight in New Jersey, children will go to bed hungry.

Contrary to popular notions about hunger in America, most are not homeless. In fact, most New Jersey families that struggle to put food on the table live in households that have at least one working adult.

In Monmouth County, where I live, and in neighboring Ocean County, one in ten residents don’t know where their next meal will come from, let alone whether if it will be nutritious. One in seven of those ten are children. The anxiety and fear of not knowing is what social services agencies call “food insecurity.”

That is why I am beginning a new chapter in my life: leading the effort to end hunger in our community as Chief Executive Officer of Fulfill, formerly the Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Fulfill aims to not only help our neighbors experiencing food insecurity today, but to provide them with the resources to become self-sufficient for tomorrow. I am excited join a team of 50 employees and 1,400 volunteers whose mission is to “shorten the line” of those in our communities who are hungry.

In decades of serving as an elected official and as a federal and state prosecutor, I have seen firsthand that government is ill-equipped to solve complex problems like widespread hunger and food insecurity. Even when solutions are conceivable, they are often rarely achievable, partly because of politics, but chiefly because governmental solutions are

simply enormously expensive…and because government is the proverbial ocean liner that changes course too slowly and often too late.

Fulfill’s mission is to identify and develop comprehensive solutions to the range of problems that lead to hunger and food insecurity in the first place. Of course, we distribute food to those who need it, but our overarching goal is to help those in need get to a place where they can get back on their feet for good.

Fulfill provides 13.2 million meals annually through a network of over 300 food pantries and soup kitchens in Monmouth and Ocean Counties. We also “fulfill” needs such as job training, helping file tax returns, finding access to health insurance, job training and gaining access to services that help families eliminate their food insecurity. For example, through our culinary art training school, Fulfill has graduated 389 trainees.

When I was Lieutenant Governor, I visited a food pantry and met a woman who proudly told me her daughter was serving our country as a U.S. Marine. This mother had fallen on tough times, she told me, and despite working two jobs, she had to rely on the pantry to feed her family. But what bothered her most - her “worst fear,” as she put it - was that her daughter would learn she was shopping at a food pantry and be embarrassed.

That’s the rub, isn’t it? Even as we struggle with hunger

and food insecurity, we also struggle with the stigma associated with having to rely on food pantries. But why?

If one out of ten families across the state struggle with food insecurity, these folks aren’t just other families; they’re us.

In the coming months, it is my goal to reach every corner of Monmouth and Ocean Counties to raise awareness of hunger in our own backyard and of the services Fulfill provides. If you are a business or community leader in our area, don’t be surprised if I reach out to you for support for the important work Fulfill has undertaken. If you are one of the thousands of people to whom I offered my cell phone number over the years, now is the time to call that number and offer your help to support Fulfill’s work, whether with a donation or as a volunteer.

As I begin this new endeavor, a comment that rings in my ears as a call to action was made by a school superintendent who was criticized for not closing schools during a snow storm. “If we didn’t open the schools,” he said, “many of our children would not eat that day.” In this day and age, that is not the reality in which we should be living.

Log onto fulfillnj.org and donate or volunteer.

Kim Guadagno President and CEO of Fulfill, formerly the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties.

Letters To The Editor Financial Security, But At What Cost?

We have so much to celebrate and be thankful for. A strong economy, a thriving stock market and continued low unemployment. But for the life of me I can’t figure out why this has to be coupled with voter suppression, xenophobia, a steady destr uction of women’s healthcare across the country, a deterioration of our

Letters To The international standing and fear, anxietyEditor and distrust tion in his own words conthe possibility of affordable health care slipping away every day from millions of Americans.

Then of course there is the hate speech coming from the highest level of government coupled with support in action, word and silence by so many of our other elected officials.

How do these things help our economy, stock market and unemployment? They don’t. What they do is fuel

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amongst and between us.

Differences of opinion, life style etc. now keep us from trusting, understanding, accepting & helping one another. Do we have to pay this very high price? Peace and security amongst one another for economic peace and employment security? I don’t think we do.

Diane Hara Ocean Township

Trump Should Be Held Accountable Mueller’s testimony to Congress made it clear: it’s time for an impeachment inquir y. Hearing Mueller describe the extent of Trump’s crimes and corrup-

vinced me that Congress can no longer stand idly by.

Mueller did not exonerate Donald Trump - not by a long shot. His investigation found extensive criminal activity and resulted in 37 indictments and at least 7 convictions or guilty pleas, including Trump’s national security advisor, personal lawyer, and campaign chairman.

Mueller uncovered over 100 secret meetings and communications between Trump’s team and Russia and their cronies - and found at least 10 episodes of obstruction of justice by Donald Trump, in which he tried to bury the truth.

Obstruction of justice is a serious crime. If anyone else did what Trump did, they’d be in jail. Mueller

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made it clear that the Department of Justice prevented him from indicting Donald Trump. That’s why it’s up to Congress to hold him accountable.

No one is above the law in our country, not even the president.

That’s why it’s time for our representatives and the rest of Congress to take action to hold Trump accountable by moving forward with a formal impeachment inquiry.

Doing nothing will only embolden Trump to continue breaking the law and will set a dangerous precedent for our democracy. That’s not the America I know.

Your fellow citizens are either demoralized or angry or both and they desperately need your ethical representation. Show them that their government abides by the law. Our representatives need to act or be upfront about why they can’t or won’t.

Take Down Flags For Families Detained At Border

Leah Wilde Howell

Ray Kalainikas Manalapan

Ta k i ng d ow n A me rica n f lags a nd stor i ng them until the American government ceases in its cr uel, hor rendous, and inhumane policy with respect to the children and parents at the border is a form of conscientious objection that is both moral and patriotic.

The garrison f lags at car dealerships and corporations should come down first, followed by the flags of homeowners, allowing only the f lags on government property to f ly.

When children are united with their parents, when the detention centers are abolished, and the private sector is allowed to help those in need will the conscientious objection come to an end.

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TRENTON - Congressman Jeff Van Drew is excited to announce that his office is hosting the 2019 Congressional App Challenge (CAC) for students in Middle and High School in New Jersey’s 2nd Congressional District. Students with all levels of coding experience are encouraged to participate.

Students Challenged To Create Their Own App “The technical skills and innovation highlighted in the Congressional App Competition are crucial for our future workforce, but also to solving the challenges we face as a country today,” said Congressman Jeff Van Drew (D-2). “The students of South Jersey have always impressed

me with their knowledge, and I know for this App Challenge they will do the same.”

The CAC was created because Congress recognized that STEM and computer-based skills are essential for economic growth and innovation and that the U.S. has been falling behind on these fronts. This

is an excellent opportunity to develop the skills and innovative spirit needed to create your own apps. The CAC accepts computer programs (or apps) written in any programming language, for any platform (desktop/PC, web, mobile, raspberry Pi, etc.). The full set of eligibility rules for in-

dividual and team entries can be found at CongressionalAppChallenge.us.

Winners will be selected by panels of judges drawn from the local community and honored by Congressman Jeff Van Drew. Their apps are eligible to be featured on display in the U.S. Capitol building, on

house.gov and on the Congressional App Challenge website.

Students are encouraged to register online by September 10, 2019, before submitting their app by the November 1, 2019 deadline. Visit vandrew. house.gov/services/congressional-app-competition for more information and to apply.

Bill Would Extend Veterans Tax Exemption To Surviving Spouses

TR ENTON - Senator Christopher Connors, Assemblyman Brian Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove will be introducing legislation to make surviving spouses eligible for the annual veterans’ exemption under the New Jersey gross income tax.

The 9th District delega-

tion’s legislation will reflect the recent increase in the veterans’ income tax exemption from $3,000 to $6,000 that spouses would be eligible to receive.

Con nors, Ru mpf a nd Gove made the following remarks: “A s me mbe r s of ou r delegation serve on the

Senate and Assembly Military and Veterans Affairs committees, we fully understand that veterans’ families are deserving of benefits on account that they too sacrificed for our nation.

“Any tax relief that can be offered to our veterans and their families is help-

ful, including surviving spouses who may be struggling financially.

“If Trenton can find money to pay the legal fees of illegal aliens facing deportation, then it can certainly find the money to provide needed tax relief to veterans’ surviving spouses.”

Regarding a separate

veterans’ benefit program, the 9th District delegation has introduced companion legislation (S-898/A-697) that would change current law to require the payment of the $750 annual compensation payable to a surviving spouse of a blind or severely disabled veteran.

Under S-898/A-697, payments would begin from April 9, 1985 for veterans who died before that date and from the date of the veteran’s death, regardless of when t he su r v iv i ng spouse files the application for this benefit, for veterans who died on or after that date.

NJ To Receive $10.8 Million For Maternity Programs WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Bob Menendez, a senior member of the Senate Finance Committee that sets national health policy, and Cory Booker announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services $10,821,021 for its Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program services to women during pregnancy and to parents with young children.

“Home visitations by nurses, social workers and other professionals are proven to improve the prenatal health, development, education and economic self-sufficiency of low-income children and families,” said Sen. Menendez, who was a key architect of the program. “This funding will go a long way to help us build upon proven programs in New Jersey that are already helping children in at-risk households.”

“Providing pregnant women and new parents with additional support and resources

ensures that babies are born healthy and parents learn to provide the care their child needs to thrive,” said Sen. Booker. “This funding will help expand a proven program that supports families in need and will make a lasting difference in the lives of many New Jersey families.”

Through MIECHV, nurses, social workers, or other professionals visit at-risk families in their homes to evaluate their living situations and provide information on resources available to improve the health,

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taken on several new members, with some from our last group of members passing EMT school, becoming drivers and so on. Our organization keeps growing and growing and without each and every one of our members, this all would not be possible.

With that said, Stafford Township EMS would like to congratulate everyone. We look forward to guiding you in your future with us and we wish you the best of luck as you begin an awesome journey and a great experience!

St. Francis Parish & Center Pancake Breakfast

BRANT BEACH – St. Francis of Assisi Parish Ministers of Hospitality are sponsoring a Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, September 22 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the St. Francis Community Center, 4700 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach Township, NJ. All are welcome.

For only $8 per adult and $5 per child (under 12) you can have all you can eat pancakes and

sausages cooked by local chef, Fred Madonnna. All proceeds benefit St. Francis Community Center. Tickets are available to purchase at the Front Desk of the Community Center.

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

It’s SEW Crafty Session1

LACEY – Join Lacey Recreation for Its SEW Crafty, a six week crafting session held on Thursdays from September 26 to November 7, 6:30 p.m. at the recreation center. This program is for ages 9-12. Cost is $75 per person.

Boys and girls will learn the art of sewing by focusing on strengthening their fine motor

skills, creating and implementing patterns, machine sewing and fine hand sewing. All materials included, no experience necessary, unique needs welcome! Sneakers required.

Open to all Ocean County residents. Please note: All registration must go through the Recreation Office. For any questions or comments please contact 1-609-693-1100, ext. 2203.

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Stafford Township Hosts Public “Drainage Workshop”

By Kimberly Bosco STAFFORD – It’s been a rainy year so far in Stafford Township and the Mayor and Township Council are hosting a workshop that might be able to help.

Join in on September 9 at 7 p.m. for a “Drainage Workshop” in the Township Council meeting room located at 260 East Bay Avenue, Manahawkin, NJ. During the workshop, the Township Administrator, Township Engineer and Superintendent of Public Works will review the short term and long term strategies for reducing flooding in the township, particularly focusing on Ocean Acres and roadways that intersect Route 9.

If you live on or near the following areas, this workshop directly affects you: • Neptune Basin at the intersection of Route 72 and Neptune Drive • Atlantis Avenue to Forecastle Avenue • The intersections of Route 9 and Oxycocus Road • Route 9 and McKinley Avenue After an initial presentation, the public will be asked to provide input on flood prone areas and ask questions. In response, the Stafford Township Department of Public Works will use this workshop to help determine what may be done in the future to increase the system’s capacity to reduce flooding in the township.

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New Truck Housing, Parade & Block Party

BEACH HAVEN – The Beach Haven Volunteer Fire Company and Beach Haven Fire House are hosting a housing dedication for their new ladder truck on Saturday, October 5, 12– 6 p.m.

The day starts at noon with a parade from ACME and ending at the firehouse. Immediately following the parade will be the housing

dedication ceremony at the firehouse. After the housing ceremony, we will celebrate at Bicentennial Park at our annual Block Party.

The new truck is a 100 ft. rear mount platform ladder truck built by Spartan Fire Apparatus. It is replacing a 27 year old ladder truck.

Visit housing.beachhavenfire.com for more information.

September Senior Connections Luncheon

LACEY – Come and join the Lacey Municipal Alliance as we celebrate a little “Taste of Italy!” Our luncheon will be held Friday, September 27, 11:30 a.m., Community Hall, Rt. 9 & Lacey Rd. Forked River. We’ll have some Italian food, songs and dance to the tarantella. You can get in the spirit by wearing the colors of the Italian flag, red, white or green. Doors open at 11 a.m.

We are asking everyone to pre-register by the Monday before the luncheon and the price will be $6. If you pre-register and pay at the door the day of the luncheon, the cost is $7. If you do not pre-register and come on the day of the luncheon the cost is $8.

To register or for further information, please call Heather at 609-693-1100 ext.

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Surf City’s 5th Annual Trunk or Treat

SURF CITY – Save the date for our 5th Annual Trunk or Treat event on October 26th, 2019 from 6-8 p.m. Rain date is October 27,

2019 from 4-6 p.m. Sponsorship information will be made available shortly, as well as trunk registration information.

Fall Paint Party

MANAHAWKIN – Join Manahawkin Elks Lodge #2340 for a Fall Paint Party on Thursday, September 12, 6:30– 9:30 p.m. The Lodge is located at 520 Hilliard Blvd, Manahawkin.

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Southern Ocean Chamber Association Summer Donation To Parker’s Army

LONG BEACH ISLAND – The Southern Ocean Chamber Association, a NJ 501c3 Non Profit; (SOCA) was established to provide resources to advance small business and nonprofit entities throughout the Long Beach Island region. The organization presented Parker’s Army with a donation for $1,000 to further advance their mission.

Parker’s Army is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in the memory of Parker Nork, an avid athlete, who passed away after a short battle with ALL leukemia at the young age of nine. To memorialize his beautiful life, the organization seeks to raise funds through various community events to provide scholarships to high school student athletes, to help fund area youth recreational programs and hockey programs and to donate to help in the fight to cure childhood cancer.

The gift was designated to the organization from the Van Dyk Group, through SOCA’s community chest giving program.

The donation check was presented at the Southern Ocean Chamber office from SOCA Board Members Jerry Thompson and Lori Pepenella. Representatives from Parker’s Army were Kim Nork President, Sean Griffin Vice President and Patricia Pollard Secretary;

in addition to Parker’s Army providing funding to recreational youth sports by way of scholarships, equipment, uniforms, sponsorships and registration fees. The organization hosts fundraisers and events throughout the year. They have also introduced the Parker’s Army Sportsmanship Award to recognize youth athletes that display extraordinary attitudes and ethics both on and off the field.

Nominations can be submitted through their website parkersarmy.com.

The Southern Ocean Chamber Association (SOCA) was founded to support the growing business programs that have been created to stimulate economic development through the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce as well as furthering its Thrive in 105 mission for nonprofit support. The organization utilizes the dynamic business network within Southern Ocean County to secure donations that can be directed towards nonprofit organizations whose missions serve the causes of Youth, Culture, Community, Wellness and First Responders of the region.

It was awarded 501c3 status from the IRS March 2019.

For more information about SOCA go to visitlbiregion.com/thrive-in-105/.

Lacey Township PBA 238 Oktoberfest

Proceeds Benefit Lions Charities

LACEY – Lacey Township PBA 238 is proud to announce our First Annual, “Oktoberfest,” which will be held at Argos Farm, on September 14, 2019. We invite you, and your families, to enjoy all of your favorite Argos Farm Fall activities. There will be beer, wine,

For more information contact the Lakewood Lions at P.O. Box 1446, Lakewood, NJ 08701.

Or call 732.414.9639

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non-alcoholic beverages, and food available for purchase, as well as live entertainment, door prizes, raffles, 50/50, and more! To purchase your tickets online at a special, pre-sale rate, please visit laceypba238.org/ oktoberfest.

Princess Tea Party

STAFFORD – The Stafford Township Arts Center will host a Princess Tea Party on Sept. 29 at 1 p.m. Tickets for the tea party are $20 for adults, $10 for children.

STAC and the Atlantic City Ballet will

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ARTHRITIS AND THE EYES

While most people generally think of arthritis as a disease that afflicts joints with inflammation, “rheumatoid arthritis,” in particular, may also affect the eyes. About 20 percent of individuals over the age of 18 years are diagnosed with some form of arthritis.

Those who experience consequent eye problems (the majority of whom are women) are usually affected in both eyes. These eye problems tend to worsen as arthritis progresses.

The most common arthritis-related eye problems include “keratitis sicca” (commonly known as “dry eye syndrome”); “scleritis” (inflammation of the white part of the eye, the sclera); “uveitis” (inflammation of the uvea, the vascular area of the eye found between the retina and the sclera); cataracts; and glaucoma.

Think of your eye as a microcosm of your entire body. Any inflammatory condition that affects collagen – the main component of connective tissue – such as arthritis, can affect the sclera and the cornea. Most people who experience arthritis-related eye problems are women.

These eye problems tend to worsen as arthritis progresses. At SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES, our experienced physicians and knowledgeable staff are dedicated to providing you with the very best in patient care. To schedule an eye exam, please call 732-349-5622.

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River Run Motorcycle Poker Run

FORKED RIVER – The Forked River Vol. Fire Department is hosting The River Run Motorcycle Poker Run on Sept. 29 at the Forked River Fire House. Registration is 9-11 a.m.

This is an 80+ mile Poker Run across the NJ Pine Barrens, finishing up at the Forked River

Fire House for a BBQ. Cost is $20 per rider, $10 per passenger. BBQ included. There will be trophies, door prizes, vendors, and t-shirts for sale.

To be a sponsor, contact Jerry at 732-5989414 or the firehouse at 609-693-2181.

Lacey Recreation Hosts AcuYoga

LACEY – Join Lacey Recreation for AcuYoga on September 13, 6:30-8 p.m. AcuYoga consists of 65 minutes of deep breathing and gentle yoga followed by a 25 min. acupuncture treatment. Learn to open and align the heart, mind, and body with breath and needling. Benefits include: recovery from illness and fatigue,

digestion stimulation, increased flexibility and circulation, as well as relief from stress related headaches. This is a calming, relaxing class to help renew the body and quiet the mind.

Reserve your spot now by inboxing or texting 609-994-4663. Cost is $30 per person or two for $50.

Open Mic Nights For Teens

LACEY – Join Lacey Recreation for Teen Open Mic Nights on Sept. 13 or Oct. 11 at 6 p.m. at Gille Park. Open Mic Nights are open to High School aged students. Each performer must show a Stu-

dent ID. Students will be able to perform anything from a song, poem, skit or even a comedy act. All acts must be school appropriate. All performers will have about 10 minutes per performance.

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MANAHAWKIN – Join Manahawkin Elks Lodge #2340 for a Woodstock Celebration in the Grove on Sept. 14, 1-5 p.m. Cost is $15 per person.

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LACEY – Join Lacey Township on Friday, September 13, 5:30–8:30 p.m., for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Million Mile Walk. This fundraising event will be hosted by Lacey’s Kids for a Cure at Gille Park.

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Overview of Lateral Ankle Sprains By: Alex Sliazis, DPT

D

o you know someone who has twisted or rolled their ankle?

Lateral ankle sprains are amongst the most common lower limb musculoskeletal injuries in today’s athletes and individuals involved in recreational sports and/or leisure physical activities. According to a 2019 consensus statement from the International Ankle Consortium, up to 70% of individuals have been involved in some sort of ankle injury throughout the course of their lives. The following questions may come to mind: What causes this high percentage? Am I at risk? What are my treatment options?

UNDERSTANDING THE ANATOMY The ankle is made up of three connecting joints:

(upward/downward).

The talocrural joint (main ankle joint) – consists of three bones: the tibia, fibula, and talus. The distal ends of the tibia and fibula (lower leg) articulate with the talus (in the foot). This “hinge joint” allows for dorsiflexion and plantarflexion movements

The subtalar joint – consists of two bones: talus and calcaneus (heel bone). Primary movements of this “gliding joint” are inversion and eversion (inward/outward turn).

The inferior tibiofibular joint – “the ceiling” consists of the distal end attachments of the tibia and fibula.

Ligaments of the lateral ankle (outside aspect):

WHO’S AT GREATER RISK?

HOW CAN PHYSICAL THERAPY HELP?

Gender is not a strong indicator for higher rates of lateral ankle sprains.

However, age and activity levels are more prevalent. Adolescents between ages 10 – 19 years old who are actively involved in organized sports or recreational activities are at a higher risk to sustain such injury.

Here is a list of the main chronological goals your physical therapist will follow for you to have a successful and healthy recovery:

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS • Pain • Bruising/skin discoloration • Swelling of ankle (greatest on lateral aspect) • Difficulty walking • Inability to stand/put pressure on effected ankle • Tenderness with touch • Stiffness or loss of ankle mobility

WHAT HAPPENS IF I AVOID TREATMENT?

GRADES OF LATERAL ANKLE SPRAINS / RECOVERY TIME*

A previous injury is the greatest risk factor for future injury.

Grade 1 – mild, painful and damage to a ligament or ligaments without causing instability at the ankle joint. Recovery Time – 1-3 weeks Grade 2 – moderate, painful and damage to ligament causing a partial/ incomplete tear and instability to the ankle joint. Recovery Time – 3-6 weeks Grade 3 – severe, painful or non-existent pain, complete tear of ligament(s) with instability. Recovery Time – 6-12 weeks

MEDICAL IMAGING / DIAGNOSTIC TESTING To rule out ligamentous damage or bone injuries the following tests may be ordered by your physician prior to or after conservative treatment measures: • MRI: higher resolution imaging- suspecting bone, ligament, and/or soft tissue damage

Calcaneofibular ligament (CFL) – usually injured with conjunction of ATFL

TREATMENT OPTIONS • Immediately following an ankle injury, the first goal needs to be focused towards reducing pain and inflammation. The RICE regimen should be established within the first 48-72 hours (RICE = Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation). Mild grade 1 sprains can heal on their own by using this regimen with inactivity.

Posterior talofibular ligament (PTFL) – rarely injured, strongest of lateral ligaments

COMMON CAUSES / RISK FACTORS The mechanism of injury resulting in a lateral ankle sprain occurs during an unstable moment of ankle plantarflexion with inversion (downward/inward turn). Some examples of activities that may cause this instability: coming down from a jump or descending from a higher surface, stepping on someone’s foot, coming in contact with crack, hole, or uneven surface when walking or running, and wearing improper footwear for activity specific demands.

Research has found the following risk factors to correlate with lateral ankle sprains: poor-conditioning, over-conditioning, muscular fatigue, excessive weight and increased BMI levels, noncompliance with stretching and warm-up prior to physical activity.

Chronic Ankle Instability (CAI) – the occurrence of repetitive episodes of lateral ankle instability resulting in frequent lateral ankle sprains. CAI is common for individuals who do not take the appropriate measures to address their ligament laxity and do not modify their performance.

*- recovery time is variable.

• X-rays: if suspecting a bone fracture

Anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) – most commonly injured

• Reduce pain and inflammation • Regain full ankle range of motion • Restore strength • Facilitate re-education of balance and control • Re-establish speed and agility • Progress to dynamic sport-specific movements • Return to sport and/or recreational hobby

• Medication- taking over the counter pain medication, with your doctor’s approval. Some examples include nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve).

• If weight-bearing through the involved ankle is too painful, your doctor may give you crutches to allow for a partial-weight bearing status (PWB).

• As you progress from PWB to normal walking, you may benefit from wearing a supported ankle brace inside your sneaker. A sample of companies that manufacture braces include: AIRCAST, DONJOY, and PROCARE. • Don’t be surprised if you are given a prescription for physical therapy services!

ALEX SLIAZIS, DPT Alex graduated in 2014 with honors from Lebanon Valley College in Pennsylvania with a Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Health Sciences. He continued his graduate education at LVC achieving his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2017.

Throughout his graduate studies, Alex completed his first and last clinical affiliations in sub-acute rehabilitation and outpatient physical therapy respectively in his hometown area of Ocean/ Monmouth County. In addition, he practiced acute care physical therapy in a hospital’s Intensive Care Unit in the Greater Philadelphia Area. Alex’s passion for outpatient physical therapy services occurred after completing an orthopedic clinical rotation with Clemson Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation in Charleston, South Carolina.

During the final three years of his college’s doctoral program, Alex was an active volunteer in LVC’s C.U.R.E. Student Run Free Clinic which provided pro-bono physical therapy services to uninsured individuals of the Lebanon County community.

Alex’s treatment approach puts emphasis and value on the importance of patient education and communication, hands-on manual care, and functional therapeutic exercise. He sustained two separate ACL and meniscus injuries playing basketball in college, therefore, Alex looks to establish a personal connection with each of his patients to drive an effective and appropriate patient-centered treatment plan.

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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth •

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Does Your Bff Need Hearing Help?

If you wear hearing technology, you’ve probably already experienced the liberating sense of independence that can come with it. But what if you have a friend or family member who’s not quite ready to confront their own hearing loss? Only a fraction of the millions of people with hearing difficulties actually seek help. One consumer advocacy group’s 2018 survey* cited as the top three reasons: cost, lack of hearing testing, and embarrassment.

Let’s tackle each one of them to help you help your loved one take action!

COST Today’s hearing aids not only deliver clear sound and easy audio streaming but — depending on the device — can also track brain and body health, automatically adjust to different listening environments, and more. They’re an investment in better health, but solutions such as financing options, potential insurance coverage, and diverse budget-friendly technology levels can make a difference. With research linking hearing loss to other conditions such as cognitive decline, the consequences of Procrastination could prove an even bigger cost. Our Staff strongly advises that you stay away from any mail order company that just sends you hearing aid devices to your home without any hearing evaluation/test. Imagine purchasing a set of eye glasses without the company knowing your vision prescription!

TESTING Regular audiological exams are an important part of hearing health, yet 30% of participants in the consumer survey went over a decade without a hearing test — or never had one. That’s a lot of folks potentially unaware of the state of their ears and possible problems that could be addressed. The good news? Hearing exams are painless and empowering. Plus, the earlier any potential hearing loss is addressed, the better it is for overall health.

EMBARRASSMENT People want to hear their best without their devices being obvious — but try spotting today’s near-invisible hearing aids. With styles that fit deep in the ear canal or snugly behind the ear, plus colors to match individual preferences, it’s easy to hear confidently and discreetly. Seeing is believing, however, so consider showing off your own device’s subtle fit. Also, your loved one may be able to test-drive some of our exciting — and inconspicuous — technology.

If your loved one needs hearing care, we’re here to help with compassionate staff and three convenient offices. Call us at 732-8183610 (Toms River/Whiting) or 609-978-8946 (Manahawkin). Please feel free to also visit our website: gardenstatehearing.com. *Levine H. Sound Advice About Hearing Loss. Consumer Reports. June 2018.

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LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP – St. Francis Counseling Services is now taking applications for the Confidential Sexual Violence Advocate (CSVA) Training Program. The trainings are held from 6 to 9 p.m. every Monday for 12 weeks, beginning September 9 through December 16.

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

Some Generics Not Up to Snuff

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. I’ve always been a proponent for generic medications because they are more affordable and supposedly contain the same biologically active ingredient as the brand.

But the generic industry is starting to worry me. The generic industry rakes in over $104 billion dollars a year from sales in the United States alone, but about 90 percent of them are manufactured overseas. We should feel completely safe about the medications we take, right?

The generic version of a drug is supposed to have only slightly different things in it, for example, the flavor, the colorant or the inactive filler. But the active ingredient is supposedly the same.

The problem is that United States FDA doesn’t have the time or person-power to fly over the world and inspect all these places prior to our country importing the medications, which then get sold to you without further inspection at the distribution or pharmacy level. What exactly are we importing?

This causes me to pause. The world is so different now than it was when I graduated as a pharmacist in 1989. Everyone is cutting corners, things aren’t made like they used to be. Perhaps this is also more reason to visit holistic practitioners who don’t order prescriptions right off the bat.

Here are some scary facts: 1. FDA visited an overseas facility and found out that the pharmaceutical company was hiding negative results from their tests, but because we had a shortage of that drug, we still continued to import it.

2. Our investigator went to another overseas facility and had suspicions that the company was faking and manipulating their generic drug data to make it match the brand name’s data. A warning letter was issued by the FDA

but importation continued. (Really, that’s it???)

3. One pharma company abroad diluted the main ingredient with something else, but made it just potent enough to pass lab tests.

(Isn’t that called counterfeiting?!)

4. Contamination is a problem. Case in point, one company was guilty of using dirty and corroded sterilizing equipment while making generic insulin and another drug commonly sold in the US to treat arrhythmias!

Despite all this, I still feel that there are more good generic companies than there are bad ones. If the generic maker’s facility is based in the United States then I wouldn’t worry because the FDA is routinely inspecting them. If you’ve been taking a generic medication and feel well on it, you should continue. There is absolutely no reason to panic or even question your pharmacy. They do a good job and when there is a recall, they are very diligent about quickly pulling drugs off the market.

Your generic medication may change from time to time. You open your pill bottle and the pill looks completely different. This is because the pharmacy is using a different generic. You will be told, or the pharmacy will apply a sticker that says, “This is the same medication you have been getting. Color, size or shape may appear different.”

This is a good time for you to take note about how you feel on this new generic version which may or may not have been imported from non-inspected facilities from China, India or other countries abroad.

I realize this is difficult to navigate, and for some of you, this is the last thing you want to hear. It’s up to you to decide what to do and how much you want to pay for medication (ie brand vs generic). It’s unfortunate that in the drug industry, like many other industries, profit is more important than safety.

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Around The Jersey Shore County Officials Looking To Expand Open Space Fund

By Kimberly Bosco OCEAN COUNTY – In the last 20 years, the Ocean County Natural Lands Trust Fund has successfully preserved close to 30,000 acres of open space.

In an effort to continue this progress, the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders will ask voters to amend the program in order to expand its purpose allowing the trust fund to be used for costs of acquisition, development and maintenance for recreational and historic preservation purposes.

Residents will be asked to vote for this question on the ballot in November.

“This proposal will not increase the open space tax that is currently in place,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Virginia E. Haines, who serves as liaison to the county’s Natural Lands program. “But what it does provide is more flexibility within the program…It would assist in our efforts to develop further some of our parks like the Barnegat Branch Trail, for example,” she said. “Also it would help in our efforts of historic preservation for such important buildings like the Cox House in Barnegat Township.”

According to Haines, the program’s first priority will always be acquisition of open space in Ocean County.

At the August 7 meeting, the Board of Chosen Freeholders approved placing the question on the ballot.

The ballot question will read: “Shall the Ocean County Natural Lands Trust, which was approved and established by referendum in 1997, be expanded to permit use of the Trust Fund not only for open space preservation purposes and farmland preservation purposes, but also allow for the acquisition, development and maintenance for recreational and historic preservation purposes?”

According to Ocean County Freeholder Deputy Director John P. Kelly, the Natural Lands Trust currently only allows for Trust Fund money to be used to acquire and maintain land

for the purpose of open space preservation or for the preservation of farmland.

“This is a very successful program,” Kelly said. “This proposed change builds on its success by allowing additional uses for the money specifically for recreational and historic preservation.”

In the past, the program has been useful in saving environmentally sensitive areas, in providing buffers for Joint Base McGuire, Dix Lakehurst and for curbing some development.

Anthony Agliata, Ocean County Planning Director, noted that many counties and municipalities that have open space programs allow for the funds to be used for recreational and historic preservation purposes including almost all 15 municipalities in Ocean County that have an open space program.

“The Ocean County Natural Lands Trust Fund currently allocates 1.2 cents per $100 of assessed land for the open space tax,” Agliata said. “There will be no increase to taxpayers.

The question only expands the use of the existing Trust Fund.”

The Ocean County Natural Lands Trust Fund Advisory Committee was formally established in 1998 at which time general guidelines were developed for considering properties to be preserved. In order to be considered, a property must be formally nominated, purchased only from willing sellers, and the sale must have the approval of the local governing body.

In this way, the program was able to preserve the Forked River Mountains in Lacey Township, allowing it to remain in the public domain and as open space into perpetuity.

“This property totaling almost 8,000 acres is surrounded by thousands of acres of preserved land and was the largest property in single private ownership left in the county,” Haines said. “By expanding the scope of the open space program we can use some of the money to better maintain these properties and provide additional recreational opportunities to our citizens and visitors.”

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Today’s world is filled with scams. It’s becoming harder and harder to trust anyone.

A new assault on victims is in the form of Lottery and Sweepstake 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 prizes. The scammers 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 fees, delivery fees, legal fees or customer fees to collect your “winnings. Any payment requested in advance should be a red flag!

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 likely to ask for more and more. One trick the scammers use to entice victims to

send more money is to Michael J. Deem claim that there is a larger jackpot at stake or that there was some error or problem that can only be solved with more money.

The scammers may even threaten violence.

Never give these strangers your personal information. Don’t give them your banking information or credit card information. The scammers will use this information 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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“Ol’ Barney Rally” Vintage Camping Overnight and Camper Open House

BARNEGAT LIGHT – Barnegat Lighthouse State Park is hosting their third annual Fall Vintage Camping Overnight event on Saturday, September 28, 2019. This special camping experience is open to pre-1992 VW campers, all years Teardrops and Airstream trailers and pre-1980 vintage camper trailers.

Check in time starts at 10 a.m. on Saturday and check out time is 2 p.m. on Sunday.

The public is welcome to tour the vintage campers during a free “open house” on Saturday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The “best” vintage camper trailer will be awarded a trophy by the Volkswagen Club of South Jersey.

There are a limited number of “sites” available in the park parking lot, 15 for camper trailers being towed and 30 for self-contained campers. The fee is $25 per site and registration began August 5th. Restrooms will be available, but no showers, electric or dump station. Campers will have use of the large shade shelter for a “pot luck” dinner and enjoy a campfire on the beach from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The Friends of Barnegat Lighthouse State Park

will have the lighthouse open for a free night climb from 7-9 p.m., donations welcomed.

The park is located “down the shore” in Southern New Jersey and its historic Barnegat Lighthouse is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Climb the 217 steps to view Barnegat Bay, the Atlantic Ocean and surrounding Long Beach Island. There is also fishing, a Visitor Center museum and a Maritime Forest Trail to walk. The nearby Mustache Bills vintage diner is a great place for Sunday breakfast or brunch!

If you can’t make it this time, stay tuned for information on the third annual Spring Vintage Camping Overnight planned for May 2019.

Register by sending a check made out to “Treasurer, State of NJ” with your name, address, phone number and email address to the park at PO Box 167, Barnegat Light, NJ 08006.

For more information call the park office at 609.494.2016, check the website at njpark sandforests.org or our Facebook page.

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Laughter Reaches Across Faiths

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – Wouldn’t it be wonderful if people of all religions and ages could come together for a day to laugh, celebrate life and forget about their differences?

That’s just what happened on Sunday August 18 when Rabbi Robert Rubin of Temple Beth Or invited about a dozen houses of worship from Brick and northern Ocean County to a “Solidarity of the Faiths” comedy show, held at their temple on Van Zile Road.

Vermont comedian Rabbi Doctor Bob Alper spent some 90 minutes gently poking fun at religion, family life, seminary life, pop culture, air travel, and much more to some 200 attendees, who could also sign up for an ethnic food tasting after the show.

“We want to have a good time, and have the whole community get together and celebrate together, in contrast to what’s going

on in the world,” Rabbi Rubin said before the show.

Rabbi Alper said he no longer has a congregation, but when he did he would always weave jokes into his sermons.

During his performance, Alper, 74, said one of his idols, Harrison Ford, now 77, is still making movies such as “Indiana Jones and the Enlarged Prostate.” A new movie in the Fugitive series is entitled “Dr. Richard Kimble Flees Assisted Living,” Alper joked.

He said he taught his cat, named Bob Jr., a trick: “feigning indifference.” Alper said the state of Vermont was independent for 14 years, but joined the Union to get cable.

“In the summer, Jewish farmers in Vermont drive tractors with Florida plates,” he joked.

Alper said that humor is important in life.

“When people are sad, comedy cheers them.

When people are angry, comedy calms

them,” he said to the audience.

He quoted Maya Angelou, who said, “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

Temple Beth Or member Noel Biller chaired the event, which he said was created because of the news of the day.

“There are shootings and misery in the news, but here in Brick we all get along, regardless of your faith,” he said after the show. “If we accomplished this, we have achieved our goal.”

Father Ed Blanchett of Visitation Roman Catholic Church in Brick came to the comedy show with six St. Vincent de Paul Society members.

“It was really great, the comedian was good at making everyone of all different faiths feel comfortable, and see the humor in our

own lives,” he said after the show. “It was really great to be here.”

Father Gary Breton from Brick’s Orthodox Christian Church of the Annunciation attended the comedy show with eight members of his parish.

“It was a great show. As he says, laughter brings us all together and allows us to deal with some of the issues going on,” he said.

Tickets cost $20 in advance and $25 at the door for the comedy show. The price for the optional food tasting was $18 per person.

Rabbi Rubin said that after costs, the event broke even.

In addition to representatives from various houses of worship, also seen in the audience was Mayor John G. Ducey, Council President Andrea Zapcic, Councilman Jim Fozman, and Councilman Art Halloran with their spouses; and Township Planner Tara Paxton.

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Items Wanted U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc.

Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot.

5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) 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) Vinyl Records Wanted - LP albums. Rock , Jazz , Reggae , Blues , Metal , Punk , Psychedelic , Soul . Very Good condition onyl. Call Rick 908-616-7104.

(39) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac.

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Special Projects always welcome!

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Help Wanted 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) Block Advisors - 1900 Route 70 Town & Country Shopping Center in Lakewood is hiring new and experienced Tax Advisors. Please email your resume to carolyn.francaviglia@ hrblock.com or call 732-920-9333 and leave a voicemail for Carolyn. (37) 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 toms river2nj@goddardschools.com We are an over 55 community - looking for full time and possibly part time maintenance staff. Mechanics and grounds crew laborers. Full time includes medical benefits. Current drivers license required. Contact William Speichert at 732-657-5525 or e-mail Williams@cedarglenwest.net. (38) School Bus Drivers Wanted Ocean county runs and athletic trips available. CDL with P&S Endorsements required. $19.50 and hour and $1200 sign on bonus. Please call 732-905-5100.

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Around The Jersey Shore JCP&L Tips To Beat The Summer Heat

With the summer heat upon us, JCP&L is prepared to meet the anticipated increase in customer electricity usage that comes with a heat wave. Our system is designed and maintained to operate safely and efficiently even when temperatures soar, and our crews have reviewed hot weather operational procedures to ensure any power outages are handled promptly.

JCP&L offers some common-sense hot weather tips customers can follow to stay comfortable while using electricity wisely during this period of high demand: • Set thermostats as high as comfort will allow. Every degree a customer can increase the temperature in their home will result in using about 3 percent less energy during the hottest summer days.

• During sunny weather, close drapes or blinds on windows facing the sun to prevent direct radiant heating from impacting interior temperatures.

• Use fans – moving air cools skin faster, resulting in greater comfort on hot days.

• Use a programmable thermostat to keep temperatures higher when no one is home, and to reduce the temperature before arrival back home.

• Only operate window air conditioners when someone is in the room.

• Keep refrigerators and freezers as

full as possible. Frozen or cold items in the refrigerator help keep other items cool, reducing the amount of work the refrigerator has to do to maintain a lower temperature.

• Close rooms that aren’t used regularly during the summer, and close the air conditioning vents in those rooms, as well.

• Avoid using heat-producing appliances during the hottest hours of the day. The less heat produced at home, the less work the air conditioner will do.

• Consider investing in ENERGY STAR® appliances or heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. JCP&L may offer rebates on these purchases and tax deductions may apply, as well.

• Check air conditioner and furnace fan filters. Clogged filters waste energy and money by forcing HVAC systems to work harder than necessary.

In addition, if summer storms result in downed wires it is important to avoid the area and immediately call JCP&L. If you see a downed power line, always assume it is live and dangerous. Report downed power lines im mediately by calling 1-888-LIGHTSS (888-544-4877). Extra caution should be exercised in areas where downed wires may be tangled in downed tree branches or other debris.

NJSPBA Survivor & Welfare Fund Fundraiser BAYVILLE – The Ocean County Sheriff’s Officers PBA Local 379 is hosting a fundraiser for the NJSPBA Survivor & Welfare Fund and the Ocean County PBA Conference. The fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday, September 21, 2019 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the FUBAR located at 140 Atlantic City Blvd Bayville, NJ. Tickets are $75 per person (adults only).

Price includes open bar for four hours, buffet food and entertainment by Karmakoustic and Slap Happy Bands Sponsors can also be purchased for $400.

Sponsors will receive, Two VIP tickets to the event, two event shirts, Two mugs, entry into the VIP Tent, VIP Bar & Buffet Food, and upfront view of the bands.

The New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association Survivor & Welfare Fund is a non-for- profit charitable organization dedicated to provide support and

survivor benefits to the families of PBA members who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty and easing the burden of those officers who are experiencing significant personal hardships.

The fund will also administer the NJ COP SHOT program, providing rewards for the arrest and conviction of anyone killing or seriously wounding a law enforcement officer in the state of New Jersey, regardless of union affiliation.

The Survivor & Welfare Fund is dedicated to honor the service, bravery, and sacrifice of those who serve and those survivors whose lives are forever changed.

Rain date for the event is Sunday, September 22, 2019.

For additional information about the event please contact Jim Brown at 732691-6131 or by email at jbrown3128@ aol.com.

COTA Benefit Concert

LITTLE EGG HARBOR – American Legion Post 493 presents the COTA Benefit Concert on October 13, 12-6 p.m., at the post, 420 Radio Rd., Little Egg Harbor, NJ. There will be live bands, Star Wars characters, a petting zoo, pirate ships, an auction,

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By Chris Lundy JERSEY SHORE – A casting announcement has gone out to all “frustrated restaurant owners” who want their chef to have a three-day boot camp to get back on their A game.

Although the production company didn’t want its name in the announcement, JerseyShoreOnline.com has researched the production company and found that they have been involved in many well-made shows.

The casting announcement is as follows: CA L L I NG A L L F RUST R AT E D RESTAURANT OWNERS! Has your chef fallen off their game? Do you need someone to whip them back into shape?

An award-winning production company and major cable network are partnering with a world-renowned chef and culinary director of a global hospitality group for an upcoming television pilot. In this exciting new project, we’ve designed a three-day

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County YMCA is a special place that has been enhancing the lives of our neighbors for nearly 50 years. We are a vibrant and growing movement united by our promise to strengthen the foundations of community through a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of children, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. Our mission is to put Judeo Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

“We are committed to offering programs “For All” Ocean County residents.” said Peter T. Rosario, President & CEO of the Ocean County YMCA. “Y Swim is a free water exercise program for adults who

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Y Swim resumes on Wednesday, September 18 and runs through Mid-June 2020. The program is accepting new participants and additional volunteers to facilitate with the program. Contact the Aquatics office at the Ocean County YMCA at 732-341-9622 ext. 2279 or by email jhickman@ocymca.org for more information.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of aug 31 - sept 6

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Ask and ye shall receive; knock and it shall be opened unto you. Knock on doors and they will open. In the week ahead, your social life may revolve around your job, workplace or your business contacts.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Exciting experiences are on your dance card. You may be poised to make sweeping changes, form new friendships and experiment with creative ideas. Be open to unexpected invitations and opportunities.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): What you don’t see could still help you. The changes that occur behind the scenes in the week ahead might impact your career or reputation favorably. It’s a great time to do research into something you want to fully understand.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Spread your wings. In the upcoming week you may find yourself with the freedom to choose different goals without any negative consequences arising from goals you’ve discarded. A partner may be more approachable than usual.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You crave excitement and might be eager to indulge your taste for the new and original during the week to come. You will find it easy to approach a friendly stranger with a sincere offer, but don’t abandon all caution or discretion.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You might become the star of your own reality show in the week to come. Get noticed for your unique style, original perspective and fun-loving attitudes. Allow yourself to choose authenticity over conformity.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Loyalty to your belief system, your team or your partner will give you the energy to step up when you are called upon for assistance. In the upcoming week a loved one will also prove to be true blue.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Have a great time but keep your wits about you and don’t exceed your budget. As the week unfolds you may find opportunities to make money through friends and social contacts, but investigate before you leap.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Blend business skills with a set of high standards and you can win over everyone: the boss, coworkers, customers and competitors. In the week ahead, keep in mind that other people’s needs may need to come first.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Share confidences with those you trust and be a trustworthy recipient of the private info they share with you. In the week ahead, you may be empowered by novel and riveting educational experiences.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Shopping expeditions may make you question real values and real worth in the week ahead. Your social life may pick up steam as you meet people through networking opportunities or through work.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): In the week ahead, you may be especially able to show compassion when people in your immediate circle are inundated with personal problems.

Your empathy might even lead you to display your sentimentality in public places.

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Dear Joel

By Joel Markel

Taking Action Against Obesity

Dear Joel, I am seriously overweight. As a 43 year-old woman, I can’t believe what I have done to myself. When I was younger I had a beautiful body and now look like an inflated balloon.

My husband doesn’t seem to mind but I walk around feeling embarrassed with the way I look. I no longer look good in anything, new clothes that I buy yet do nothing to change my situation. What can I do?

Answer: When we are in situations such as yours, we have a tendency to feel sorry for ourselves rather than do anything about it. You have choices to make. You can either go on feeling badly about yourself or take control of your situation. I must remind you that when I write this column I am simply a friend to my readers. I am neither a doctor or have formal training in mental health. That being said it is important to me that you see a physician about your condition. You may be at risk for heart disease and diabetes. Both are at epidemic proportions in our country.

As you may know, most diets fail. I do, however, have faith in two organizations for people such as yourself and so many others who

suffer with you.

Weight Watchers (of which I am a member) does a fantastic job of helping people who have weight challenges. Another organization is Overeaters Anonymous. These are inexpensive ways of working toward having a happier life.

You may want to visit either as a guest. Weight Watchers has a philosophy of changing one’s lifestyle with a benefit of weight reduction.

I am not a believer in starting exercise and diet at the same time. I feel that your chances of sticking with both are greater if you start either one a month or two apart.

Lastly, as I’m sure you are aware, this is a chicken-and-egg story. It may be that you are unhappy or depressed and use your obesity as a way of expressing it. In other words, it is the opposite of what you describe. I wish you well.

Write to joel@preferredcares.com.

His radio show, “Preferred Company” airs on Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. on preferredradio.com and 1160 & 1310 WOBM-AM

If you or anyone else is in need of home health care, call Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, Inc. at 732-840-5566. “Home Health Care with Feeling.” Joel Markel is President of Preferred Home Health Care and Nursing Services Inc. serving NJ, PA, DEL in adult and pediatric home health care.

Wolfgang Puck’s Kitchen Add A Touch Of Southern Hospitality To This Summer Meal

By Wolfgang Puck We’re in the middle of the best season for eating with our hands! Just think about it.

Whether its burgers, hot dogs, ribs, fried chicken, sweet corn, ice cream cones or watermelon, summer often seems like the time of year dedicated to doing away with utensils.

Sweet corn may be my favorite food to eat with my hands. I’m always on the lookout for wonderful recipes to enjoy the season’s bounty of those ears of plump yellow or white kernels. It’s a perfect summer food; the juicy kernels bursting with sweetness that somehow miraculously capture the warm sunshine.

I love to boil, steam or barbecue whole ears of corn and serve them with butter that I’ve seasoned with fresh herbs, spices, chilies, garlic or citrus zest. Or I’ll grill whole ears and then slice the kernels from the cob and toss them with chunks of other grilled vegetables, pieces of fresh lettuces, and a lively vinaigrette to make a wonderful summer salad.

But as someone who occasionally loves crispy fried foods, I’m also a big fan golden brown corn fritters served in the American South. And I know that many other people are, too, considering the frequent requests my catering team receives at this time of year to include our version of the golden-brown morsels at parties we’re asked to cater.

So I’m happy to share our own recipe for summer sweet corn fritters. It starts, of course, with cutting the kernels off an ear of fresh corn, for which the recipe gives you careful instructions. Then you make a quick batter using easy-to-find ingredients. The most unusual of these - though still widely available - is finely ground polenta. It is used to make the cornmeal mush of northern Italian kitchens, which I prefer to the usual cornmeal because of its rich, sweet flavor and the wonderfully tender texture it provides to the interior of each fritter.

Prepare the fritters as an hors d’oeuvre before a summer meal or as an accompaniment to the main course, whether it’s something cooked on the grill or indoors.

Once you’re familiar with the recipe, feel free to start varying it, adding minced fresh chilies or your favorite herbs or spices to the batter; or even a little crumbled crispy bacon or minced smoked ham.

However you may vary the recipe, there’s one more thing that really makes it ideal for summer. Once the fritters have cooled just a little so you can pick them up gingerly, they’re perfect for eating by hand.

SUMMER SWEET CORN FRITTERS Makes about 4 dozen Vegetable oil, for deep-frying 1 large ear fresh sweet corn

2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 cup (125 mL) buttermilk 1/2 cup (125 mL) milk 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) finely ground yellow polenta 1 cup (250 mL) all-purpose flour 1/4 cup sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 2 teaspoons kosher salt Dipping sauce, optional Fill an electric thermostat-controlled deep fryer with oil, or pour about 2 inches (5 cm) of oil into a deep heavy cast-iron skillet on your stovetop. Heat the oil to 365 F (185 C) on the deep fryer’s thermostat or on a deep-frying thermometer. Also preheat the oven to 300 F (150 C) and place a wire rack on a baking sheet in the oven.

Meanwhile, prepare the fritter mixture, starting with the fresh sweet corn. Remove the husks and all traces of silk from the ear of corn. Then, working on a slip-resistant work surface, use your non-dominant hand to hold the corn by its stem end, steadying it on the work surface at a 45-degree angle, with its other end point away from you and resting on the work surface. With your other hand holding a sharp knife, cut the kernels from the ear several rows at a time by cutting away from yourself downward along the ear and parallel to the cob. After each cut, rotate the ear slightly so that more kernels are exposed to cut. Transfer all the kernels to a mixing bowl.

Add the eggs, buttermilk, milk and melted butter to the corn kernels. Stir with a wooden spoon until thoroughly combined.

Set aside.

In another mixing bowl, combine the polenta, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Stir with a whisk until thoroughly combined.

Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients.

Stir just until thoroughly combined, with no dry streaks.

As soon as the oil reaches the target frying temperature, use a tablespoon to scoop up the batter in heaping spoonfuls, very carefully dropping each into the oil near the surface and working in batches so you don’t overcrowd the oil. Cook the fritters until they are evenly deep golden brown, about 4 minutes, using a wire skimmer or slotted metal spoon to turn them over occasionally.

Use the wire skimmer or slotted spoon to remove each fritter, sprinkling it with some salt as it comes out, and drain on paper towels. Continue frying the remaining batter, while transferring the drained fritters to the wire rack on the baking sheet in the oven to keep them warm and crispy.

When all the fritters are done, transfer them to a plate or basket and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce, if desired.

(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2019 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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