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–Photo by Stephanie Faughnan (Left) Meggan Brennan-Marino started the Giving Cabinet this March. (Right) Cabinets are stocked for those in need and available on an honor system.

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By Stephanie Faughnan STAFFORD – Meggan Brennan-Marino knows what it’s like to seemingly have everything and risk losing it all – including life itself.

“I was just 34 years old when I went to bed happy and healthy,” Marino recalled. “I woke up not feeling well and it turned out to be Stage IIIC cancer. My life suddenly went upside down and backwards.”

Meggan and her husband, Vincent, were threeyear newlyweds when they received the dreaded diagnosis. They’d been trying to conceive a child and were frustrated that she wasn’t getting preg-

nant. The cancer apparently played an active role in preventing the growth of their family.

“We were a dual income family,” shared Meggan.

“I had a great job in telecommunications when this happened.”

Meggan struggled with treatments and ultimately returned to work for what she says were the most grueling eight years of her life. She did so against medical advice.

The cancer did more than impact Meggan’s physical health. At some point, Vincent and Meggan experienced financial devastation as they wiped (Survivor - See Page 12)

Jersey Shore Native Vic Morrow Remembered 40 Years After Tragic Death

By Bob Vosseller and Jason Allentoff NEW JERSEY – When you think of Garden State celebrities both living and dead, the names Frank Sinatra, Abbot & Costello, Bruce Springsteen and Bon Jovi come to mind but a Jersey actor who grew up locally is often forgotten. The cause of his death, however, remains a subject of controversy to this day.

Actor Vic Morrow was well known for his role in the 1960s TV series “Combat” which was a World War II military dra-

ma. Ironically, it was on July 23, 1982, that Morrow died while filming a recreation of a battle scene from the Vietnam War for “Twilight Zone: The Movie.”

Local radio personality Big Jay Sorenson told Jersey Shore Online.com “starting in 1965, I delivered the Lakewood Daily Times and the Asbury Park Press to his parents’ home. I mentioned that my dad and I watched ‘Combat’ on TV. “His mom asked me in to see pictures of Vic one day. His parents lived on Central

Avenue in Lakewood. I got an autograph; but I never met Vic as he was usually in Hollywood. I don’t think they lived there that long,” Sorenson added.

Sorenson said, “I do remember finding out about Vic’s death while watching TV news when we lived in Pine Lake Park in Manchester.”

A July 25, 1982 edition of the Asbury Park Press featured an interview with Eddie Bodeep, who opened the doors of (Native - See Page 7)

–Photo by Stephanie Faughnan This is the area where the Starbucks was proposed.

By Stephanie Faughnan BARNEGAT – Those hoping to drive through for their Starbucks fix on West Bay Avenue will still need to head inside to the local Acme.

The Barnegat Township Zoning Board voted on July 11 to deny a request that would have allowed customers to visit their favorite barista from the comforts of their motor vehicle. Attorneys for the shopping center known as WP Barnegat LLC (Barnegat - See Page 5)

Is Lacey Too Lenient With Developers?

By Bob Vosseller LACEY – Are too many waivers being issued to developers for certain projects w it h i n t he t ow nship? At least one r e side nt b el ieve s this is the case but officials disagree.

Committee members unanimously passed a resolution for the authorizing of need for the Cor-

nerstone at Lacey Phase 3. “This is in accordance with state guidelines and requirements that have to be put in place,” Tow n s h ip Cle r k / Business Administrator Veronica Laureigh said.

A redevelope r s agreement was also authorized for several proper t y lots (Lacey - See Page 4)

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Laureigh explained during the session that the project requires 70 additional units of affordable housing per a fair share housing settlement with the state.

“They aren’t just age restricted they are for all market rate. We have to enter into a redeveloper for the site even though (certain areas) won’t be developed at all under the fair share and COAH law but because it was adjacent to their site.”

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“There will be a site plan coming out in the near future at the July 28 special meeting of the Planning Board which is when it will be brought up as to what they are looking to do. They’ll have pictures of the units that they want to build. The majority of those 70 units will be one bedroom. That does reduce the number of children that you will have going to schools,” Laureigh added.

Resident Kevin Flynn remarked, “I know we can’t stop people from developing their property but as you said (Mayor) Mark (Dykoff) the town has to abide by state law but the town has its own laws also. I don’t know why we bend over backwards for these developers who are here that aren’t following our laws.”

Flynn criticized the issuance of waivers for certain development projects by the township. “Why can’t everybody be 100% compliant?” he asked.

“If you can’t fit that project on that land according to our rules and regulations…,” Flynn began to say.

Mayor Dykoff added from a layman’s standpoint, the township can deny a development, but the developer can appeal to the state and then the town loses jurisdiction. “From history we know that that we have to allow certain variances.

We have to.

“We can massage it but for the most part we cannot deny an application. To do so would just be throwing good money after bad so that is what we do. We aren’t bending over backwards. We are in fact trying to do the best we can for the township,” the mayor replied.

He noted that the project Flynn referenced was brought before the Planning Board almost 20 years ago. “It started with an age restricted town home development. Governor (Jon) Corzine then came back and changed it and said it was unconstitutional,” the mayor added.

Mayor Dykoff explained, “we cannot zone out market rate so they came back with the change and over the years because of push back from the public this guy held onto the property and made a very wise investment. He now has property worth way more than he paid for it.”

The mayor said that now because of the market demand the owner has proposed 270 condominium units or rentals much like he’s built in Monmouth County.

“They are very, very nice projects. We had an informal meeting and he explained to us what the project was going to look like.”

“We can fight it but here is what will happen, he’ll take us to court. I believe Route 9 should be a commercial corridor. His proposal is to put commercial out front and apartments out back,” the mayor said.

Mayor Dykoff added, “what he will do to make it more compliant, he’ll eliminate

the commercial aspect and he’ll be 100% compliant with the same density. You have to look at the whole picture Kevin.”

“Supposedly he (the applicant) is looking for 20 waivers for this. That is quite a few,” Flynn responded.

Committeeman Steven Kennis said, “actually it is very simple, anybody can take any piece of property in town and put anything they want on it and present it to either the Board of Adjustment or the Planning Board. Then it is the Board’s decision whether they want to grant it or not. It doesn’t matter if there is one or 100 waivers.”

“Someone is submitting a plan and this is their idea and they want to run with it.

At that point, say at the Planning Board which has nine people, then it comes up for a vote and if it is five to four against, they have to go back to the drawing board. There is always a give and take within this process. In this case they have a plan that they redesigned a number of times,” Kennis added.

Kennis said another presentation would be made, “I will vote for what I feel is in the best interest of the township and everyone else will do the same thing.”

Flynn said township streets in that area are undersized.

“There are multiple problems, our codebook is not up to date it was designed probably in 1970 so you are trying to fit codes in from when Lacey Road was just two lanes. I don’t even think you can meet the codes for the setbacks anymore,” Kennis added.

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Continued From Page 1 advocated for a use variance, and preliminary and final major site plan and minor subdivision to allow Starbucks to move in.

WP Barnegat, LLC sits directly across from the Barnegat Acme on West Bay Avenue and is adjacent to the Heritage Bay over 55 retirement community. Current tenants in the shopping center include AT&T, Domino’s Pizza, Dollar General, Auto Zone and Mattress Warehouse.

Plans to add a drive-through bank within the complex received approval from the township planning board a couple of years ago. However, existing zoning requirements prohibit fast-food restaurants with drivethrough in that particular area. The switch from a bank to a Starbucks therefore isn’t as easy as it might sound.

Attorney Ken Davis, appearing on behalf of WP Barnegat LLC, provided details of the requests to the zoning board. He introduced a series of expert witnesses who testified in support of the application.

According to Brian Atkins, a civil engineer, the proposed Starbucks offered more than just drive-thru access. Patrons would have the opportunity to take advantage of seating inside or spend time at an outside patio.

Indeed, one of the premises of Starbucks operations is that patrons enjoy taking advantage of relaxation time and sinking down into cozy seats. Experts estimated that on 33-50 percent of business done during peak hours is done through the drive-throughs.

The Southern Ocean Times, July 23, 2022, Page 5 Those who placed their orders from their cars would speak into speakers facing West Bay Avenue. At least one Heritage Bay resident expressed concerns noise could add to disruptions within the community.

David Mosley, a licensed professional engineer said he conducted multiple traffic studies regarding the WP Barnegat, LLC shopping center. The most recent study dated October 8, 2021, specifically considered Starbucks as a prospective tenant.

“We analyzed the existing signalized intersection of West Bay Avenue and Sandpiper Road,” said Mosley. “We also counted the two existing driveways that were previously approved for the overall shopping center development.”

Mosley said the traffic counts were done during weekday periods from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., as well as from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Tracking was also done on the Saturday midday peak period from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Counts were done in July 2021 to capture the summer seasonality of the market in the area and the expectation of increased traffic.

The study results showed evidence that more traffic existed during the weekday PM hours and Saturday midday peak hours. The study added information from the Institute of Transportation Engineers to help estimate traffic that could be added as a result of Starbucks coming to the shopping center.

“I believe the circulation in the design of the drive thru lanes can safely accommodate the traffic from Starbucks for passenger vehicles,” Moseley concluded. “It will also be able to handle the trash trucks that will come to pick up several times a week.”

Barnegat Zoning Board Chairman John Murrin was the first to question the conclusions of the traffic study. He found it wasn’t accurate as it didn’t take into account issues created by COVID-19. Many people prefer the safety of ordering from their cars instead of walking into stores.

A local resident asked Mosley if the traffic study was conducted before or after Domino’s opened in the shopping center. Genevieve Greene was informed that it was not.

“Domino’s cars are coming in on the wrong side,” said Greene. “They’re in and out constantly.”

Members of the Heritage Bay community cited other reasons they objected to Starbucks moving into the complex. One even mentioned that she was concerned rats would become an issue with another food establishment setting up shop.

Davis reminded those assembled that the site has always been contemplated for future development. And while a bank seemed a suitable alternative, COVID-19 changed the way people bank. Many use computers to conduct their banking business.

“Starbucks has an interest in coming to invest in your community,” Davis said.

“Post-COVID as opposed to pre-COVID, this type of use is dependent on a drive through element.”

In making a motion to deny the application, Murrin cited a variety of reasons.

He expressed his concerns that a fast-food drive-through would create a very congested traffic pattern. The proposed plans also failed to conform with the existing stores and represented a significant departure

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Murrin said that Barnegat has seen an increase of approximately 600 new homes in the last two years. Despite the testimony presented by the experts, Murrin estimated that 75-85 percent of customers of similar businesses use drive-through lanes.

Christopher Rauscher, a zoning board alternative member, was the only one to vote against denying the application that would allow a drive-in Starbucks on West Bay Avenue.

Township officials say they plan to speak with Starbucks to determine if there are alternative locations for the business.

Developer Vito Cardinale, who owns land behind the Barnegat Wawa, said he would be open to talking to Starbucks about opening somewhere on that property.

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Continued From Page 1 his cab to many famous figures in the 1950s like Bob Hope. He said in the article that before Morrow’s career took off, he would ride his cab but couldn’t always pay the 50-cent fare.

“I will never forget him. He didn’t always have the money to pay me but he always would. His father was a carpenter and if Vic couldn’t pay me his dad always would. Vic always said he wanted to make it in acting,” Bodeep said.

“He didn’t talk too much. He was a great guy and I used to watch all his TV shows and movies when he did become famous,” the retired cabbie was quoted saying.

Tom Chesek of the Asbury Park Historical Society, told Jersey Shore Online that while Morrow wasn’t originally from Asbury Park, that it was important for people to know that he was part of the rich heritage of celebrities and interesting people who lived in the community.

“His time here was during his high school days. After that he was elsewhere. I once worked on an exhibit that featured Vic for a boardwalk storefront,” Chesek added.

While locals wanted to see their hometown hero’s star continue to rise, his career was cut short in an instance of Hollywood greed.

A Bell UH-1 Iroquois helicopter crashed at Indian Dunes in Valencia, Santa Clarita, California, during the making of “Twilight Zone: The Movie.” Morrow was decapitated and child actors Myca Dinh Le and Renee Shin-Yi Chen were also killed. Six helicopter passengers were also injured.

What followed was years of civil and criminal legal action against the personnel overseeing the shoot, including well known director John Landis.

The film featured four individual story segments designed to recreate the tone and style of the original Twilight Zone TV series created and hosted by Rod Serling.

The Southern Ocean Times, July 23, 2022, Page 7 Morrow’s segment was the first story, called “Time Out” and his character Bill Connor was transported back in time to the Vietnam War, where he has become a Vietnamese man protecting two children from American troops.

It was widely reported that Landis, who directed this segment, violated California’s child labor laws by hiring seven-year-old Myca Dinh Le and six-year-old Renee Shin-Yi Chen without the required permits. Landis and several other members of the film staff were also responsible for a number of labor violations connected with others involved in the accident, which came to light later.

The children were hired after Peter WeiTeh Chen, Renee’s uncle, was approached by a colleague whose wife was a production secretary for the film. Chen first thought of his brother’s daughter Renee, whose parents agreed to let her participate.

Chen then contacted Daniel Le, a Vietnamese colleague, whose son Myca was very outgoing and loved posing for photographs.

The boy’s parents believed he would be interested. Chen later testified that he was never informed that either of the children would be in proximity to a helicopter or explosives Both children were paid off the books to circumvent state law, which did not permit children to work in the evening. Landis didn’t seek a special waiver because he did not think that he would get permission for such a late hour filming session nor approval to have young children in a scene with a large number of explosives.

Casting agents were also said to be unaware that the children would be involved in the scene. Associate producer George Folsey Jr. told the children’s parents not to tell any firefighters on the set that the children were part of the scene, and hid them from a fire safety officer who also worked as a welfare worker.

It was also reported that a fire safety officer was concerned that the blasts would cause

a crash but he failed to discuss this with Landis.

New safety protocols were put into place by the film industry following this incident but occurrences like the October 2021 shooting on the set of the film “Rust” have renewed focus on enforcement of safety procedures in film productions.

That incident involved actor Alec Baldwin, the film’s lead, who fired a prop gun that contained live ammunition that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. The film’s director Joel Souza was also injured by the same projectile during the preparation of that scene.

Carrie Morrow was Vic Morrow’s daughter.

Her wife, Kathy Lopez, spoke with Jersey Shore Online. Carrie Morrow passed away in 2016.

“I never got to meet him. I met Carrie when we were both seeking some mental health help and that is where I first learned her story about her dad.” She said during a session with psychic John Edwards, “It was really fascinating. I think he came through because he said things about my life that no one could have ever known. I felt like I knew Vic. I felt like I had a connection though it was not through Carrie.

“Most of what I knew about Vic was what she told me and her experiences. She encouraged him to keep going on with his career.

He wanted to take a different direction and get more into to it. She really encouraged him to go ahead and do ‘The Twilight Zone,’” Lopez said.

“She felt a lot of regret over doing that when everything turned out as it did. They had her go out to the site and his bracelet that he had been wearing - they found it at the bottom of the pond and were able to give it back to her.

“She felt responsible for encouraging him.

Survivor’s guilt. They were best friends.

They were really, really close,” Lopez added.

Morrow had a different relationship with his other daughter, actress Jennifer Jason Leigh.

According to Lopez, he was in the process of

reconciling differences he had with her just prior to his death.

Both daughters attended the funeral. “There were differences between their parents.

Jenny sided with her mom, Barbara Turner, Carrie sided with her dad. Jenny always held that against Carrie because Carrie openly loved her father no matter what. Jenny couldn’t stand him because of drugs and the constant fighting back and forth. I think they would have reconciled completely. I think they could have worked through all that,” Lopez added.

Morrow’s daughters never received any apology from John Landis about the death of her father. “He has such power in Hollywood that the sense I got was that Jennifer was afraid for her career and she was grieving terribly,” Lopez said.

“She did agree to take the settlement from the lawsuit. It wasn’t anywhere near compensation for what had happened,” Lopez added.

Lopez said the daughters felt if they did not allow Landis to give the eulogy, “and act like they supported everything, then she would feel the backlash and get blacklisted. A lot of these things just had a life of their own.”

“He didn’t suggest anything, he just put himself in places he wasn’t supposed to be but with everybody looking, careers on the line, people’s reputations, all that money, that is what Carrie didn’t like,” Lopez said.

“She could see how manipulative that whole system was.”

Lopez said Carrie “was like her dad. She loved everybody and he would love you for what you were. I don’t believe Jenny got any kind of closure. I think it is a thing that is still a thorn in her side.

Lopez said that Carrie would want her father remembered not only for his acting but “I think she would want them to know that he loved people and his fans, not in a way of what they gave him but in what they were sharing together, taking them back to a time, giving them comfort. He was able to create that for people.”

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LACEY – Gaga is a fast paced, high-energy sport played in an octagonal pit. The more players the better! Dubbed a kinder gentler version of dodge ball, the game is played with a soft foam ball, and combines the skills of dodging, striking, running, and jumping, while trying to hit opponents with a ball below the knees. Players need

to keep moving to avoid getting hit by the ball. Fun and easy, everyone gets a serious workout.

Food and beverages will be provided.

Supervisor: Lacey Recreation Staff. Event takes place at Gille Park Pavilion on August 9 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Open to ages 7 and up. Fee: $5 drop-in.

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Chowder On And Savor The Season With Fall Trail And Fest

BEACH HAVEN – Hit new and familiar sights as you explore the local culinary scene of the Chowder Capital of NJ. The LBI Region Chowder Trail spotlights unique restaurants all through September and ending with a free fest October 1.

The event organizer, the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce volunteer committee have been working with the Borough of Beach Haven to develop a re-energized environment for restaurants, volunteers, merchants and attendees.

Traveling tasters can save the date and add the Chowder Trail to your itinerary from September 3 through 30, where tasters can check in, purchase chowder with their dining experience and vote online for their favorite red, white and creative soups. Competing Restaurants include Country Kettle Chowda, Daddy O Restaurant & Bar, Dockside Diner, Russo’s Italian Restaurant, The Chicken or the Egg, Tucker’s Tavern, Delaware Avenue Oyster House, LaBamba Express and Old Causeway Steak & Oyster. The enhanced trail, which covers less than 10 miles, is celebrated with a one-day free festival held at Taylor Avenue Bayfront in Beach Haven on October 1. This day will be featuring chowder for purchase, live music, vendors,

beer on tap, wine and seltzers. The event space will be outfitted for foodies, families, friends and leashed pets to gather as well as to cheer on the champions at the award ceremonies.

The 2022 festival will feature outdoor, creative activities and festive merchants, including Ocean County 250 Anniversary Revolutionary Trail & Pup Tent Pet Hydration Station, The Bloomin’ Bus Mobile Bouquet Bar, Jetty Pop up Show with Official LBI Chowdergear for onsite sale. The festival will remain a free event running from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Taylor Avenue Waterfront in Beach Haven.

As in 2021, there will be no chowder sampling at the event, but plenty of chowder and local specialties to purchase. There is no entry fee and no tickets are needed to attend, proceeds from this annual event have allowed the Southern Ocean Chamber to work towards fulfilling its 108-year mission of strengthening the business community.

Registration to vote is free, find out the latest trail and event details go to chowderfest.com, or call 609-494-7211. Sponsors include Health Village Imaging, Barlow Buick GMC, NJ Division of Travel & Tourism, Ocean County Board of Commissioners, AtlantiCare and The Sandpaper.

BCCT Presents Beauty And The Beast

STAFFORD – Step into the enchanted world of Broadway’s classic, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.

The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his

household will be doomed for all eternity.

This “tale as old as time” is family theatre at its best.

Show dates and time are as followed: August 5 – 7:30 p.m.

August 6 – 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

August 7 – 2 p.m.

Show will take place at the STAC The Stafford Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Avenue, Manahawkin. To purchase tickets, visit bcct.org.

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LITTLE EGG HARBOR – Traveling to Atlantic County. This lightly traveled South Jersey river will wind us through marshes and up and down off shoot creeks. Pack a lunch, sunscreen, insect repellent and plenty of water.

The tour will be on August 6 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Fee is $25 per person if bringing own boat. Pick-up location: Soccer Lot, Freedom Fields County Park, Little Egg Harbor. No bathroom facilities along route.

St. Mary’s Parish Summer Carnival

MANAHAWKIN – St. Mary’s Church in Manahawkin is hosting their annual “Nights of Summer” Carnival, July 19 through 24 from 6 to 10 p.m. The theme for the week is Patriotism and the USA! All are welcome! The carnival is held at the Parish Center behind the Manahawkin Walmart

with free admission and free parking!

Come have fun with rides, games, food & music! There will be hourly 50/50’s, instant raffl es and their famous Super Cash 50/50!

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Ocean Health Initiatives Second Annual Summer Fundraiser

JERSEY SHORE – Join on July 27 to support Ocean Health Initiatives, a FQHC providing outreach health services and information to Monmouth and Ocean County individuals and families since 2003. Your support helps us to help the families in our area stay healthy and safe.

During the pandemic it was OHI’s Outreach Team that went out into the communities with a host of other health organizations to provide free COVID tests, screenings, health information and vaccines to the people who needed it the most. OHI provides these services free or low cost to all families regardless of their ability to pay; many of these families are uninsured or underinsured or who have disparities that prevent

them from getting the care they need.

Their upcoming fundraiser supports OHI’s outreach team and the events they hold for the community. Consider showing your support by attending this very import event.

It’s time to FIESTA! Ocean Health Initiatives second annual Summer Fundraiser will be held on July 27 at D’Jais Oceanview Bar & Grill. (1801 Ocean Avenue in Belmar) They have so much planned for this event: A whole pig roast, raff le, 50/50, silent auction, lots of delicious themed food and drinks, dancing, prizes, and so much more just steps away from the shore.

Visit ohinj.square.site for more information. RSVP to Nicole, njones@ohinj.org.

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BEACHWOOD – Spend the night under the stars with A.S.T.R.A., The Astronomical Society of the Toms River Area. Whether you’re a budding astronomer or simply a casual stargazer, this night is for you.

Volunteer members of the club will be on site to share their out-of-this world knowledge and answer your questions about the great unknown. They will have telescopes that will leave your mind reeling in amazement for days from the views you see. If you have your own telescope, feel free to bring

it along and come a little early.

The club members will be happy to give you pointers on how to fi nd the planets and locate constellations. No registration required. Event is free and open to all ages.

Event will take place at the Sports Field Parking, Jakes Branch County Park, Beachwood on the following dates and times (weather permitting): July 30: 8 to 10 p.m.

August 20: 8:30 to 10:30 p.m.

September 17: 9 to 11 p.m.

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Social Security disability benefits replaced Meggan’s six figure salary. The experience humbled Meggan and made her look for ways to save money. For one, she took up couponing to get regular household items at reduced costs.

Meggan went into remission thirteen years ago and is the youngest living survivor of the rare cancer that changed her life. Amazingly, she credits the cancer for giving her something very special.

“The cancer took away my ability to conceive,” Meggan said. “My 18-year-old son is adopted. When he was old enough to understand, I told him that God put him in the wrong mommy’s belly. If it hadn’t been for the cancer, I would not have my son.”

Gratitude came with a spirit of giving for this woman who learned what is what like to appreciate every day. Meggan decided she needed to devise a means to help others.

While Meggan may or may not fit into the category of extreme couponing, she admits coupons play a big role in what she simply calls “The Giving Cabinet.”

This March, Meggan was sitting around with Vincent and some friends and talked about her coupon efforts. She mentioned that as a results of her couponing, she’d stockpiled numerous items. Meggan had an idea.

“I told them I wanted to put stuff outside and see if anybody needed it,” shared Meggan. “They laughed at me and dismissed the thought that anyone would walk up my driveway to pick up a couple of tubes of toothpaste.”

The resistance did not dissuade Meggan, who considers herself a strong willed and opiniated person. Meggan had her mind set and went into the garage and dragged out

a large plastic cabinet to the outside of the garage door.

That March evening at 8:30 at night Meggan’s Giving Cabinet took on a life of its own.

Meggan initially stocked the Giving Cabinet with health and beauty items. She then made a post on Facebook announcing the items were available on an honor system basis for anyone in need.

“Five minutes later, I got a message from a woman in our neighborhood with kids who hasn’t received child support,” Meggan said. “She was embarrassed and wanted to know could she come grab a toothpaste and shampoo and conditioner and deodorant.”

The outreach hit Meggan to the core, and she began to sob immediately. She reassured the young mother she was more than welcome to take what she needed.

Since that time, the Giving Cabinet has expanded. Meggan has added on additional cabinets. One cabinet contains pet food, while others contain non-perishable items and toiletries.

While Meggan started the Giving Cabinet with her couponing efforts, the spirit of giving has touched others. Many send over donations – hoping to make a difference as well.

“I think what people don’t necessarily realize is that just because you have a nice home or nice cars,” shared Meggan. “Doesn’t mean that your life couldn’t change in an instant.”

The Giving Cabinet operates entirely on an honor system. Meggan does not want anyone to forego picking up things they need because they are ashamed. She asks no questions and expects nothing in return.

Anyone who feels they will benefit from the Giving Cabinet can learn more on their Facebook page. Donations are happily accepted for this amazing project.

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

3 Alternatives To That Gross Kitchen Sponge!

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

You won’t like hearing this but your kitchen sponge has more bacteria than a laboratory petri dish! It’s a better incubator for germs than the lab’s traditional agar plate!

So, if you’re worried about catching food poisoning from undercooked meat, the odds are far, higher if you clean your dishes with a dirty sponge! I say that because about 5% of raw chicken sold in supermarkets may be contaminated with Salmonella, according to the latest data. Compare that with a microbial paradise like a sponge that could house 54 billion bacteria in every cubic centimeter.

That’s the size of a sugar cube!

A dirty kitchen sponge can lead to a variety of symptoms that are hard to diagnose.

That’s because the clinical presentation of diarrhea, fever, and fatigue is going to look like a lot of things! Certainly, sponge-related illness is never going to come up! It’s almost 100 percent of the time chalked up to “food poisoning.” Here are some of the germs living on your sponge: Campylobacter. This could cause diarrhea. People typically get an infection of this from undercooked (or raw) chicken, unpasteurized milk or contaminated lettuce or vegetables. Those who become ill from this can expect loose stools, abdominal pain, fever, and feeling queasy.

Enterobacter cloacae. Germophobes beware, this guy lives in your gut as part of your normal intestinal flora! It’s not considered dangerous unless you become immunocompromised. It’s also a common nosocomial infection… the kind you get while you’re

in the hospital. Then it will rise up with all its glory and attack your skin, respiratory tract, internal organs, and blood. It can cause endocarditis and pneumonia.

E. coli. People who become infected with E. coli have the usual stomach complaints that look like food poisoning. To be clear, E. coli can be transmitted from raw or undercooked ground beef, raw milk, some cheese, or contaminated vegetables. Most cases include a mild fever, painful stomach cramping, diarrhea (often tinged with blood), and nausea/vomiting. It may cause life-threatening symptoms so always visit a doctor if you become short of breath, weak, or develop a nosebleed or decreased urination.

Other organisms that a sponge can harbor include Klebsiella, Staphylococcus and Moraxella osloensis. That last one is the same bug responsible for the malodor of wet laundry!

Here are 3 reasonable alternatives to a sponge: There are many options if you are grossed out about using your sponge. Like one of my friends said, “It’s a love-hate relationship.”

1. Use a scrub brush with bristles. You can put those in a dishwasher. The advantage is that they do not have nooks and crannies like a sponge, so they harbor fewer organisms.

2. Use a dishwasher, but be aware that the soaps all have a bunch of chemicals!

3. Microwave a wet sponge every week.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Source: Odd/Even Watering Now Could Prevent Restrictions Later

By Chris Lundy JERSEY SHORE – After several hot, dry days, New Jersey American Water asked residents to start conserving water now to prevent water restrictions later in the season.

“After a few weeks of cooler weather, the hot and dry weather seems to be here to stay,” said Carmen Tierno, senior director of operations at New Jersey American Water.

“Because of this region’s increase in population during the summer months, New Jersey American Water is urging customers to begin using an odd/even schedule for outdoor watering to potentially avoid more stringent summertime restrictions of water usage.”

When people only water their lawns every other day, it still keeps them healthy while saving water and saving money, the company said. They provided the following guidelines:

• Only use water outside on odd-numbered days of the month if your street address is an odd number (i.e., 23 Oak Street) • Only use water outside on even-numbered days of the month if your street address is an even number (i.e., 6 Oak Street) • Water early or late in the day to minimize evaporation Exceptions to this rule includes using private wells for irrigation. If you’ve just put down new sod or seed, then you should water it according to the instructions. However, if you were preparing to put down new sod or seed, you should wait until the fall.

Plant nurseries, farm stands, power washing, plumbing, athletic fields, and car washes are allowed to bypass this rule.

Additional tips on water conservation can be found at newjerseyamwater.com under Water and Wastewater Information.

Resilient Stafford Planning Workshop

STAFFORD – Mayor Myhre and Township Council would like to invite you to their Resilient Stafford Planning Workshop on July 28 at 6 p.m. at the Town Council Meeting Room, 260 East Bay Avenue, Manahawkin.

Learn more about short-term and long-term resiliency planning for our community. For more information, contact Rachel Giolitto at 609-597-1000 ext. 8509 or email rgiolitto@ staffordnj.gov.

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By: Marc S. Galella, Esq. of R. C. Shea and Associates A Caregiver Agreement is a written contract entered into between a person needing care and a person providing care. Usually, the Caregiver Agreement is between an adult child and a parent, a relative or a friend. Through the use of a Caregiver Agreement, the disabled or elderly person can transfer money to family members as compensation rather than as a gift.

A properly prepared Agreement specifically lists what services the child is to provide to the parent and at what price.

The Agreement must be in writing and entered into before the compensated services are rendered. Since the caregiver child is getting “paid” they must report the income for tax purposes. In some cases, the parent may be able to deduct the payments as a medical expense.

The advantages of having a Caregiver Agreement include establishing clear caregiver compensation, providing a practical housing arrangement and assisting a Medicaid plan.

Family members overwhelmingly provide the care for elderly and disabled loved ones at home. Although it’s a labor of love, taking care of ailing loved ones also has a market value, meaning that caretakers can be paid as a way to protect assets.

It’s only fair that the child who is caring for the parent should be paid for the services. When a caregiver’s compensation is memorialized in a legal document, allegations by other siblings are minimized because the contract spells out the details.

Further, to protect family relationships, it’s recommended that all family mem-

bers agree with the Arrangement even if they are not parties to the agreement.

By having a Caregiver Agreement, the parent may be able to avoid a nursing facility by providing for the parent to be able to remain in the parent’s home or the home of the caregiver instead of a nursing facility.

A Caregiver Agreement can also be part of a Medicaid plan. As long as the Agreement is correctly drafted, and both parties abide by its terms, funds payable to the caregiver under the Agreement will accelerate Medicaid eligibility. Since payments are made for the services rendered, they should not be treated as gifts.

This will thwart Medicaid penalties as a result of giving money directly to the caregiver child. Since caregiver agreements transfer money over a period of time, they are better entered into sooner rather than later.

The child should consider the following points if the child feels uncomfortable about taking money to care for the parent: • A third-party caregiver would get paid for caring and giving room and board to the parent; • If the parent were to apply for Medicaid, money that the child could have been paid for legitimately caring for their parent will instead be paid to the nursing home as part of a Medicaid spend down.

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(22) P/T Help Wanted Cleaning - Couple mornings a week. 2-3 Saturdays a month (Sat. til September). Must have reliable transportation. Valid Driver's License. Pet friendly. Call Donna 732-330-5916.

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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) PET SITTER - My home Reasonable rates, caring, patient. You supply everything. Must meet pet & owner prior. Call 201-519-4659.

(33) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing.

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(19) Roofing Repairs Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows. Repairs on small jobs.

Utility shed roofs replaced. Prompt service. Insured. Gutters cleaned.

Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (19) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention.

Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Over 5 decades of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n) MY HANDY CREW - Home repairs, carpentry, painting roofing and siding, decks, powerwashing, yardwor,k all your home maintenance needs. $ave. Call Clark 732-850-5060. Insured and NJ License #13VH11804800.

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No job too big or too small, we do it all. 35 years experience, excellent references. Call 732-850-5060. (32)

Music Lessons In Your Home By state certified instrumental music teacher. Please call 732-350-4427 for more information. All are welcome.

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By Renee Thomaier

It’s Baby Season – I Found A Baby Bird

Retired NJ Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator

JERSEY SHORE – I can almost guarantee that in your lifetime or in the lifetime of someone you know, an encounter with a baby bird will occur.

Have you ever seen a bird on the ground that’s trying to fly but seems to be having trouble?

Perhaps it flies low to the ground and only short distances. You may observe groups of

the same species, behaving the same way.

More than likely you’re looking at a fledgling.

A fledgling is a young bird that has left its nest (usually within a few weeks of hatching for small birds) to embark on the next stage of its life – learning to fly and how to survive.

From that point on the young bird will no longer return to the nest. Rather it will live on the ground receiving food and coaxing from the parents who will keep an eye on it until

it has learned to fly and find food on its own.

If you find a young bird who appears to have fallen from the nest, clearly not having grown feathers, it is possible it has fallen from the nest. Storms, strong winds, and overzealous siblings are some reasons why a baby might land prematurely on the ground. If you see a featherless bird on the ground feel free to contact me for further assessment and advice. If you see flies swarming over the baby,

immediate attention is required. If you feel comfortable doing so, remove the bird and place it in a small container. Do not feed the bird but contact me as soon as possible.

Note that this information is general and does not address every problem or solution. Should you require assistance, I am happy to help. To reach me please call 732-244-2768.

It is illegal to possess wildlife for any reason without the proper state and/or federal permits.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE BruceClaws, Asbury Fever, Born To Run For Beer Back On July 23

JERSEY SHORE – The BruceClaws are back! Bruce Springsteen Appreciation Night returns to ShoreTown Ballpark on July 23 at the BlueClaws 7:05 p.m. game against the Brooklyn Cyclones (Mets).

BruceClaws Night is presented by Kean University.

“We can’t wait for another BruceClaws Night, always one of the best and most popular nights of the year,” said BlueClaws team president Joe Ricciutti. “The Jersey Shore’s Hometown Team honoring one of the Jersey Shore’s hometown legends - you can’t beat that!”

This marks the 14th BruceClaws Night.

Once again, BlueClaws players will be wearing special Springsteen-themed jerseys. This year, however, marks the first time that the jerseys will feature cut-off sleeves. Jerseys are being auctioned off with proceeds to benefit BlueClaws Charities and their Community Partners.

The fun begins when the gates open at 6 p.m. Asbury Fever, the #1 Springsteen Tribute Band in New Jersey, plays live in the Sand Bar from 6:15 to 9 p.m. as part of the Bell’s Brewery Summer Concert Series.

The Sand Bar is located down the left field line and the night will include drink specials from Bell’s Brewery.

The Born to Run...For Beer is back after a

–Photos courtesy BlueClaws one-year hiatus. The event begins at 6 p.m. on the field. The $45 registration includes a game ticket and a t-shirt. Registrants will get a beer and run three laps of the field.

The winner will receive a prize package that includes a medal, ceremonial first pitch, and the chance to ride in for the game with Buster on the back of the Toyota World of Lakewood Claws Crewser.

Participants are instructed to check in at the On-Field Check-In Booth on the first base concourse between 5:30 and 5:55 p.m.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of july 23 - july 29

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You may have an opportunity to learn what is really going on behind the curtain. In the week to come, you might even feel that life is a game show, and you are a contestant. Don’t become involved in power plays.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Wear a smile and get out to meet and greet. Your social life could expand in the week ahead, giving you a chance to be at your best. Jealousy can occur if someone close thinks you are having too much fun without them.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Everything you need to make your dreams a reality may be right at your fingertips. In the next week, you can make inroads in establishing your financial security. Do not be greedy or take drastic steps to make more money.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Take care of your own garden before you check out any seemingly greener grass on the other side of the fence. You may be motivated to succeed in the upcoming week but could run into opposition if you are unfair.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): No mud, no lotus.

In the week ahead, you should be prepared to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty to get an important job done. You might feel like you are struggling to adhere to demanding business policies.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The tactics and strategies you use to reach your goals might need a reappraisal as the week unfolds. Cherish your personal tribe but be aware that not every workplace colleague may be equally on your side.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Count your blessings and send them outward if you find it difficult to settle down to sleep. Hold off on key decisions about major investments. Family members could be somewhat difficult to cope with in the upcoming week.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Hard work can be incredibly satisfying, and in the week ahead, your schedule could be fuller than usual. Handle family obligations by prioritizing the essentials and you will get everything completed in a timely manner.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Deal with financial necessities without making drastic changes in the upcoming week. You may feel pressured to make a decision that could break the bank. Focus on making your home a safe and cozy nest.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Applying a “my way or the highway” policy can cause some stress in the week ahead. Offering alternatives, however, might solve a problem by clearing the air. Put new business ventures on the back burner.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Some people bring blessings into your life and others come in to teach you lessons. You could learn a great deal from social contacts this week. Look for the best value rather than concentrating solely on price.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You can grasp the big picture. Your heightened idealism lets you rise above petty squabbles in the week to come. There may be plenty of opportunities to use your imagination and work enthusiastically on creative projects.

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