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Former Tiffany’s Bar To Become Tio Juan’s Margaritas
Beach Replenishment Project Down To Five Easements Elsewhere, Condemnations Before Superior Court
–Photo by Catherine Galioto The old Tiffany’s restaurant on Route 37 is under construction to become a Tio Juan’s Margaritas restaurant. By Catherine Galioto TOMS RIVER – A popular restaurant that shuttered after a lawsuit over the serving of alcohol has sold its liquor license to a Mex-
ican restaurant chain with locations in New England. Tiffany’s on Route 37 and Clifton Avenue sold its license to Garden State (Restaurant - See Page 6)
More Than 2,700 Homeowners Complete Sandy RREM Program
–Photos courtesy Army Corps of Engineers & Toms River Twp. The LBI portion of the federal beach replenishment project already began, while on the northern barrier island, local officials in places such as Toms River are awaiting five easements in order to proceed to the next step. In the meantime, Toms River is putting emergency sand on its beach as needed (inset).
By Catherine Galioto OCEAN COUNTY – Local homeowners who’ve received state money to complete rebuilding from Superstorm Sandy damage may find the state has yet to release a lien on their home until paperwork has cleared. Berkeley Township Council President John Bacchione said at the last council meeting a concern he had for those residents involved with Reconstruction, (Program - See Page 6)
OCEAN COU NTY – Whether you are digging in the sand, poking between the grass or hunting with a flashlight, there’s Easter eggs to find. Here’s a calendar of some local Easter egg hunt events for the
By Catherine Galioto It’s down to five. There are five easements in Toms River on the barrier island needed for a federal beach widening and dune rebuilding project, delayed here and elsewhere due to holdouts, litigation and other paperwork. Township officials said they were waiting for a list of the five holdouts, but said this put the efforts closer than they had been and showed a lot of progress since the last update. “We’ve been informed by the DEP that we have a max-
imum of five easements left to be signed,” said Council President Brian Kubiel at the March 8 council meeting. “All the side agreements have been resolved, we are just waiting for the five outstanding easements, and then will be seeing the permits go in.” The project stretches from the Manasquan Inlet to the north end of Island Beach State Park, and would replenish dunes and widen the beach. The $100-million-plus beach and dune replenishment project from the Army Corps of (Beach - See Page 14)
EASTER EGG HUNTS AND BUNNY BREAKFASTS coming weeks, so grab your basket and get hunting. Or, if you care to dine alongside the Easter Bunny, check out this list of breakfasts and have some fun. The following are different egg hunts and Easter Bunny
breakfasts in the local area: March 13 from 8 to 11:30 a.m. – Tuckerton’s Breakfast with the Easter Bunny: The Tuckerton Free Masons are hosting this event at the Free Mason Lodge, 122 Church St. Tickets are $8 for
adults and children 12 and older. The breakfast will include: pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee, tea and orange juice. Don’t forget to bring your camera for pictures with the Easter Bunny. March 19 at 9 a.m. -
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Ave, Barnegat, NJ 08005. March 19 at 9 a.m. - Breakfast with the Easter Bunny: The breakfast will be held at Saint Monica Church, 679 West Veterans Highway in Jackson. March 19 at 10 a.m. – Lakewood Egg Hunt: Lakewood Township’s Recreation Department is hosting the annual egg hunt at the John F. Patrick Sports Complex. Open to children ages 3 to 10 years. Rain date is March 20 at 2 p.m. March 19 at 1 p.m. – Berkeley’s Easter Egg Hunt: Mayor Carmen Amato and Berkeley Township Recreation are holding this event at Veterans Park, by the stage. The categories are: Special needs, 3 and under, 4 and 5, 6 and 7 and 8 and up. Bring a bag for the eggs. There are prizes in each category. This event will be rain or shine. March 19 from 1 to 4 p.m. – Howell’s Easter in the Park: This event will be held at Oak Glen Park, located off Preventorium and Old Tavern Road. The rain date is March 20.Egg hunt times are as follows: children 5 and under – 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., children 6 to 7 - 2:30 p.m., children 8 to
9 – 3 p.m., children 10 to 12 - 3:30 p.m. More than egg hunts are available. There will also be food, arts and crafts, music, a petting zoo, games and face painting. March 20 at 9 a.m. – Brick PAL Breakfast with the Easter Bunny: The event will be held at 60 Drum Point Road. Tickets cost $8 for adults and $5 for kids ages 2 to 12. Tickets are available at brickpal.ticketleap.com. March 20 at 10 a.m. – Manchester Egg Hunt: The fun begins at 10 a.m. at Pine Lake, rain or shine. The event is for children ages 2 to 10. Pre-registration is required. Call the Department of Recreation at 732657-8121, ext. 5101 or 5102. You must be registered by March 14. There is a 250 children maximum. March 20 at 1 p.m. – Pine Beach Egg Hunt: The Pine Beach Egg Hunt will at be Vista Park. The rain date is March 26 at 1 p.m. March 20 at 1 p.m. – Seaside Heights’ Palm Sunday Egg Hunts: The boardwalk and the beach in Seaside Heights will have a 15,000 pastel egg hunt. Children ages 0 to 2 should report to Hancock Avenue. Children ages 3 to 4 should report to Blaine Avenue. Children ages 5 to 6 should report to Sumner Avenue. Children ages 7 to 8 should report to Hamilton Avenue. Children ages 9 to 10
should report to Lincoln Avenue. Special needs should meet at Kearney Avenue. March 20 at 1 p.m. – Jenkinson’s Boardwalk Egg Hunt, Point Pleasant Beach. Rain or shine at 1 p.m. sharp. Meet up according to age groups: 0-4 years, in front of Jenkinson’s Aquarium; 5-6 and 7-8 years, in front of Frank’s Fun Center; 9-10 years, in front of Jenkinson’s Amusement Park. No shovels or digging utensils. Limit 3 eggs per child. March 20 at 1 and 2 p.m. – Waretown Easter Egg Hunt: The Township of Ocean Recreation will hold its Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Waretown Lake. Children ages 6 and younger are asked to meet at the lake by 12:45 p.m. The hunt begins at 1 p.m. Children ages 7 to 12 are asked to arrive a 2 p.m. The hunt begins at 2:15 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided to all children, free of charge. March 20 at 3 p.m. ‑‑ Easter Cantata: “The Power of the Cross” will be presented by the choirs of the Forked River Presbyterian Church, 131 North Main St. The combined Hand Bells and Chancel Choir along with the Teen Bells, Brass Ensemble and Piano and Organ duets will present the Cantata. A reception will follow in Fellowship Hall.
Admission is free. A good will offering will be taken. March 26 at 10 a.m. – Where Angels Play Foundation’s Easter Egg Hunt: Where Angels Play Foundation and Long Beach Township PBA paired together to hold this egg hunt at Lauren Rousseau’s Playground, 6800 Long Beach Boulevard. Bring your own basket. Free entry. March 26 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – The Historic Village at Allaire’s annual Easter Egg Hunt features more than 10,000 eggs. Hunts divided into age groups: 0-2, with an assisting adult; 3-4; 5-7; 8-10; 11-12; and special needs, with an assisting adult. A hunt takes place every 15 minutes and hunts are continuous throughout the day from noon to 4 p.m. Pre-registration is highly recommended; all members of your party must have tickets, not only the children participating in the hunt. Tickets are $6; children under 3 years old are free. Tickets are available over the phone at 732-9193500 or at allairevillage.org. Registration and pre-registration check in takes place in the Visitor Center beginning at 11 a.m. Egg hunt times are assigned upon arrival. Event includes bonnet parade, Easter bunny visits, living history demonstrations and more.
Tin Can Sailors Association Monthly Meeting
TOMS RIVER – The Tin Can Sailor Association of New Jersey, Phoenix Squadron, meets on the third Wednesday of every month at noon. This squadron is affiliated with the National
Association of Destroyer Veterans. Monthly luncheon meetings are held at the American Legion Post 129, at 2025 Church Road. All Destroyer veterans and Honorably Dis-
charged Navy sailors are invited to attend. Shipmates look forward to meeting new members and swapping sea stories with old salts, so come and enjoy the meeting.
For membership opportunities and enlistment information, please call Commander David Downey (732-736-1943) or Wayne Swaylik (732-738-0191).
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Rehabilitation, Elevation and Mitigation (RREM) Program through the state. In that program, homeowners could have received funding to reconstruct and elevate their homes. Bacchione said it is often the case that the state, as it awards the funding, places a lien on the home for that amount. “The representative from the state will then go to the home and make sure the repairs were done, and they are supposed to release the lien, but here’s where the problem comes in,” he said. “The state hasn’t been releasing the liens in a timely manner.” Bacchione said he wanted to make everyone aware, as it could impact those homeowners who are trying to sell their homes, and he offered to help expedite problems. “If you have a lien against your house and the work has been done, please notify the clerk here, who will notify the council. And we will make the proper phone calls to help you get that lien released from your house,” said the council president. The award is sometimes more than the project ends up being, Bacchione said, and that could complicate closing out things with the state program. “As you’re probably thinking, if you wanted to sell your house with a lien against it, you’d have to satisfy the lien. And if you don’t know which buttons to push in the state government, it may take some time and you could lose the sale,” he said. Lisa M. Ryan, a spokesperson for the Sandy Recovery Division of the state Department of Community Affairs, said it is a restrictive covenant, and not a lien, that is placed on the property. It’s there from the time of the award, through construction completion, then final inspection and is lifted after copies of the homeowner’s documents are received. “The restrictive covenant protects the State and the taxpaying public from a homeowner attempting to sell their property prior to
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Dining LLC to open a Tio Juan’s Margaritas Mexican Restaurant at that spot. Tiffany’s closed in August. Commonly known as Margaritas, the franchise has no locations in New Jersey, but operates 25 restaurants elsewhere in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania. The New England-based Mexican Restaurant Franchise has been in business for over 25 years. Tiffany’s shuttered in August 2015, around the deadline the restaurant’s owners had to transfer its license, according to the state Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. The state ABC said in 2013, that the owners had to sell the liquor license after its owners admitted to serving “visibly intoxicated persons” on at least three occasions. One of the cases generated a ruling from the state Supreme Court and a lawsuit after an intoxicated Brick man decided to sue the bar, claiming he had been over-served. According to the state ABC, two other
construction completion,” said Ryan. As to whether the process of lifting the covenant was moving slowly, Ryan said: “We’re constantly working to respond to homeowners’ questions and concerns about RREM and move them through the program as quickly as possible.” A restrictive covenant is placed on a RREM homeowner’s property until their construction project is completed and passes the final inspection from the RREM Program, proving that the project meets all requirements, including a copy of a Certificate of Occupancy (or equivalent) provided from local building department. The property owner must also provide: a copy of a Final Elevation Certificate, if applicable; verification of construction work completed as confirmed by a RREM Program inspection; lead-based paint and asbestos clearance, if applicable; and Environmental Review Clearance mitigations, if applicable. “Homeowners in the RREM Program know a restrictive covenant is placed on their property because a Declaration of Restrictive Covenant is included in the grant agreement package that is reviewed and signed by homeowners who receive a RREM grant,” said Ryan. “DCA files a Release of Restrictive Covenant upon completion of all work agreed to by the RREM homeowner. The release of covenant is filed with the land records office of the county in which the damaged property is located.” Ryan said that if homeowners have any questions, they can contact DCA’s Sandy Constituent Services Office by calling 609292-3750 or by emailing sandy.recovery@ dca.nj.gov. As of March, there were approximately 8,000 homeowners active in the RREM Program, and more than 99 percent have signed their grant agreements. Approximately 6,800 RREM homeowners have received a notice to proceed with construction, of which 2,774 have completed construction, Ryan said.
accidents, in May and July 2010, resulted in fatalities after drivers left Tiffany’s intoxicated. State ABC regulations prohibit the sale of alcohol to anyone who is visibly or actually intoxicated, the agency said at the time. As a result, Bruno D’Uva Sr., Bruno D’Uva Jr. and Lisa Barna were ordered to sell their interests in the license and pay a fine of $200,000. Toms River Council approved the person-to-person transfer of the liquor license at its March 8 meeting. Township Clerk Mark Mutter said the license sold for $650,000, with $200,000 additional for fixtures, supplies and equipment. A construction permit to Garden State Dining for work including demolition of the interior and plumbing work mentions the new name of the facility as Tio Juan’s Margaritas. The permit was issued February 11. Since closing, a sign on the front door of Tiffany’s urged patrons to visit Tuscan Bar & Bistro on Hooper Avenue, considered its sister restaurant. The back parking lot is being used by a nearby car dealership’s stock.
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Featured Letter Let’s Do Our Jobs Filling a vacancy on the Supreme Cou r t is the Constitutional duty of both the President – to put forth a nominee – and the Un ited St ates Senate – to consider, and accept or reject that nominee. The American people understand that our obligation in this process is to advise and consent, not neglect and obst r uct. And if Republicans employ such shameful
polit ical t act ics as they have threatened, they will make a mockery of this duty, creating undo harm to our country and our courts. That is not leadership – it is partisanship – and the America n people u nderstand that too. The way forward is simple. Let’s do our jobs. U.S. Senator Bob Menendez New Jersey
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Letters To The Editor Memorial Should Expand My wife and I just visited the WWII Veterans Memorial Park in Whiting and I must say that who ever designed this memorial did an outstanding job in honoring those that served in WWII. I don’t how visitors noticed, but we did, there isn’t any memorial honoring the women who served in WWII. Over the years I have met a number of women who have served, and like the men, they had buddies that were killed and injured. Women played important roles during WWII, both at home and in uniform. Women worked in defense plants and volunteered for war related organizations. Nearly 350,000 women served in uniform. General Eisenhower felt he could not win the war without the aid of the women in uniform. Women served and died, some were captured and were POWs. More than 1,600 nurses were decorated for bravery. In the Pacific Theater, 565 WACs won combat decorations. We need to recognize the contribution that women played in WWII victory. We need a memorial at the park honoring all those women that served in WWII. Jerry Dolan Whiting
A History Lesson For Liberals Sometimes trying to reason with a liberal is like talking to a deer staring into
headlights. They just don’t comprehend danger. But, let’s try. The economic crisis was not caused by greedy billionaires or Wall Street. It began with the government program in the Carter Administration and was super-charged in the Clinton Administration. President Carter admirably promoted the HUD program building homes for those who could not afford them. What he failed to realize was that many of the recipients of those homes would not be able to afford the homes’ maintenance and upkeep. Much of the tax money ended up being wasted as many homes fell into disrepair. Continuing with promoting the “American Dream” of home ownership, President Clinton, in 1999, repealed a 1933 law that kept risky loans from being coupled with those considered sound. He then pressured banks to relax their lending requirements so that those who had been considered unqualified could be approved for loans on homes the banks knew they could not afford to pay back. Clinton threatened the banks to make the loans or suffer government retaliation in the form of penalties. The banks complied. In order to save themselves from sure destruction, the banks coupled loans they previously would not have approved with those that were more secure, and sold these as investment packages all over the world. Eventually,
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as the banks predicted, the bad loans went unpaid causing a worldwide crisis. President Bush foresaw the problem and tried to modify the gover nment program several times, but was stymied by a Democrat Congress. So, when you hear that mind-numbing phrase “It’s Bush’s fault,” know that it is not; just as it is not the fault of greedy billionaires or Wall Street. The crisis was caused by short-sighted politicians that ignored the advice of professionals and thought themselves to be economic or military geniuses. Vote wisely. Joseph Semiraro Bayville
Thanks, Obama The letter “What Is The President’s Legacy?” printed February 20, 2016 could not have been more wrong. The letter faults President Barack Obama with the divisiveness in Washington. It was Senator Mitch McConnell who stated at the beginning of President Barack Obama’s term that he was going to make him a one term president. The current Republican Party is well documented with removing any member who is willing to compromise on legislation. The presumed successor to John Boehner, Eric Cantor, was probably the biggest example of that viewpoint. President Barack Obama came into office when the country was in chaos. The country was in the Great Recession, involved in two wars, millions of Americans had no healthcare and others were denied healthcare due to preexisting conditions. The debt was at ten trillion dollars from a surplus eight years prior, and it was on a projection to continue into the future. Medicare was projected to be running a deficit by 2016. If President Barack Obama violated the Constitution as the writer states, all anyone has to do is sue to the Su-
preme Court if necessary. This is just idle talk with no basis in fact. Our economy is so much stronger than most countries in the world, if not all, since President Barack Obama took office, and it is reflected in the strength of the U.S. Dollar against other currencies today. President Barack Obama has t u r ned these problems around and has made “America Great Again.” Janet Buonagura Brick
Origin Of Morals This is in response to the February 13 letter regarding the origin of moral values. The writer alleges that morality is based upon human experience, and not from a belief in God and the Bible. However, he is correct that moral values “blossomed in the human heart…before the advent of Christ.” But the question arises, where did they originally “blossom” from? Why do we value the virtues of morality? Because they are part of God’s character. If someone doesn’t believe in God, why do they believe i n hu ma n rights? If you just feel that there should be human rights, then where do these non-physical feelings come from? Even evolutionists are at a loss to explain where the conscience and moral values came from. You can deny God all you want, but your conscience is always bearing witness, and there is no escape from what is real—the God who is real. Denial offers only a brief postponement of the inevitable. With our God-given morality, we judge (and punish) those who do not abide by the virtues of our Creator, as God will do as well to those who rebel against His rules. Opinions and belief don’t change reality, or make people “less moral”—they just make them accountable. Charles Henke Brick
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Spotlight on Government Correspondence From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials
From The Desk Of The Township Mayor - Mayor Thomas F. Kelaher
Building Department Oversees Thousands Of Inspections, Permits TOMS RIVER – Our Building Department has always been a busy place, especially in light of the size of the town and the amount of development that has been taking place in recent years. The Building Department suddenly exploded with volume following Superstorm
Sandy. As you are already aware, Toms River had at least 10,000 homes impacted by the storm between the mainland and the barrier island. Every one of these homes, whether totally destroyed, substantially damaged or requiring elevation, had to be processed through our Building Department.
–Photo courtesy Toms River Mayor’s Office Mayor Tom Kelaher, left, alongside Construction Official Ken Anderson.
Fortunately, we have Ken Anderson, our Construction Official, who has a great track record with our town. When you read about Ken’s background you will understand why I am so delighted to have him in charge of our Building Department. Ken Anderson is a local guy, graduating from Ocean County College in 1983. He worked as a carpenter for 10 years before being hired by the Township in 1989 as an inspector. Ken worked his way up to construction official, and was appointed in 2008. The Division of Construction Services, of which Ken is in charge, reviews and inspects building construction plans and activities throughout the Town. The main responsibility of this division is to ensure all aspects of building, including plumbing, electrical and structural elements are built in accordance with the strict standards found in the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code. This code is under constant review by the
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state based on research from various studies. Township inspectors stay current through mandatory training on the latest codes to ensure that all new buildings and renovations are constructed as safely as possible. The Building Department has been extremely busy since Superstorm Sandy. We currently have 29 employees, operating in two locations, town hall and the annex in Ortley Beach. The Building Department averaged 14,000 construction permits and 51,000 field inspections over each of the past three years. Ken extended the hours of his office and contacted the state Office of Community Affairs to provide us with additional inspectors so we could keep
up with the volume of permits necessitated by the storm, in addition to the department’s regular workload. In my opinion, we have the best inspectors and clerical staff in the industry. We continue to improve operations to streamline the permit process. In the near future, we will be launching a public access portal for permit and plan review information. Eventually, this portal will also enable applicants to submit minor work permits online and make permit payments online with their credit card. With the recent National Consumer Protection Week, it is a great opportunity for you to learn about your rights and resources as a consumer. We are advising homeowners
Thomas F. Kelaher to inquire about contractor registration through the Ocean County Consumer Affairs office. Ken said the best advice he can give when hiring a contractor is to ask for references. Any reputable contractor should be more than happy to provide a prospective customer with the name, address and client phone number for the last three jobs he has completed. Following up with those references is a must. If you have any questions, stop by the Building Department. Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Wednesdays from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Toms River Mayor Condemns Hate Graffiti Incident
TOMS RIVER – On March 1, the Toms River Police Department was notified and discovered anti-Semitic graffiti on playground equipment at Riverwood Park. Toms River Mayor Thomas F. Kelaher spoke out against the incident recently. “As soon as we found out about this incident, I began to monitor the Police De-
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OCEAN COUNTY – At its February 17 meeting, the Ocean County Board of Freeholders made the following appointments: Virginia E. Haines, John N. Ernst and David L. Fitzgerald were appointed as members of the OC Transportation Advisory Board for the current year. Appointing Mark Jehnke, OC Traffic Safety; Tracy Maksel, OC Director of Human Services; Undersheriff Brian J. Klimakowski, OC Sheriff’s Office; Daniel E. Regenye, Public Health coordinator and Lt. Kevin J. Cooney, OC Sheriff’s Office; and reappointing Stephen Brennan, Emergency Medical coordinator; Allen Mantz, OC Radiology coordinator, William Welch, OC Utilities Authority; William
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Some of you take several antibiotics each and every day, while some of you avoid them like the plague. The pros of a traditional antibiotic is that you can keep your infection from achieving full-blown status, or as some experts suggest, you chase the bugs into biofilms where they can’t be killed but your symptoms go away. Organisms that go into biofilm are going into ‘submission’ for lack of a better word and they’ll do that sometimes in the presence of an antibiotic. Traditional antibiotics can cure pneumonia, or life-threatening infections from the deadly “kissing bug,” or hair ties. Yes hair ties. Google Audree Kopp, she almost died from sepsis from her hair tie. Point is, drugs are sometimes handy. But I’m not convinced of their safety for longterm or less serious infection. They change who you are. When you take an antibiotic, you destroy your gut flora, which has an impact on your personality. That’s why you need probiotics. Plus probiotics impact your digestion, your mood and ability to fight cancer and infection. A disadvantage of antibiotics is that you become resistant to them quickly. What will you do when they stop working? Think this out with me, penicillin is just penicillin. It’s easy for a germ to outsmart one ingredient. With something like garlic, there are at least 35 known active constituents making it super hard for a bug to get around and become a “superbug.” Capiche? I’m a pharmacist, trust me on this. My antibiotics are simple substances. Pathogenic organisms have been around the Earth for eons, and they are much smarter. They can outsmart the drugs because unlike herbs, pharmaceuticals don’t have hundreds of biologically active constituents. Scientific research is never going to agree with me or other natural healers like the scantily dressed “medicine” man, licensed naturopaths/
chiropractors or even grandmothers so don’t wait for an FDA stamp, but to me it’s almost like “Duh?!” Today’s article is to offer some herbal alternatives in case you need to kill ‘something’ in you without killing yourself. Please discuss all changes to your health regimen with your doctor, since I am not one: Brazilian Propolis – With the help of bees, this popular tree resin packs a punch. It can be taken by mouth, or directly applied to wounds. It may help with colds, flu or sore throats. This is an all-around immunity aid, and a brand new study found that it could help with organisms found in dental biofilms (S. mutans) which contribute to cracked teeth. Cat’s Claw – A strong antimicrobial and antiviral which is often used in Lyme, and sometimes HIV as an adjunctive remedy. Anyone could use it for a general infection. It has some anti-cancer affect, and it reduces TNF alpha (an inflammatory cytokine). Useful for Crohn’s as well. Colloidal Silver – Everyone’s favorite, this may be useful for staph in the nose. Studies have shown that topical colloidal silver solution has effective antibiofilm activity against Staphylococcus aureus, and tons of other organisms. Oregano – It’s a strong anti-fungal and may be useful for Candida, as well as parasites. Some people dilute it with a little coconut oil and apply it to the skin (not on broken skin though), where there is signs of fungal infection. The carvacrol component of wild oregano oil has activity against MRSA and C. difficile. Teasel Root – May inhibit growth of Borrelia burgdorferi (Lyme). It can extract bacteria from muscle tissue where antibiotics have a hard time penetrating.
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Batman, Superman Coming To FirstEnergy Park
LAKEWOOD – The BlueClaws and West Virginia Power are teaming up to welcome Superman and Batman to FirstEnergy Park on May 15. The two teams will each wear special jerseys - the BlueClaws will wear Superman jerseys and the Power will wear Batman jerseys - during their game that day while the characters will be at the game for an appearance.
The day’s festivities are presented by Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey. This game marks the first time the BlueClaws have partnered with the visiting team for dueling theme-jerseys in a game at FirstEnergy Park. The two characters, Superman and Batman, will be available on the concourse for pictures with fans beginning at 1:05 p.m.,
just after the game’s first pitch. In addition, the BlueClaws will have 1,000 superhero capes for fans ages 18 and under. There will be 500 Batman-style capes and 500 Superman-style capes. Fans can “vote” by picking their favorite cape as they enter the ballpark. Beginning at 11:30 a.m. that morning, Batman and Superman will be upstairs for
a VIP meet-and-greet with BlueClaws fans. The special VIP event will take place in the BlueClaws Executive Conference Center and include: ticket to the game, picture (which will be printed for you) with both characters (one photo per child), guaranteed cape giveaway (choice of Superman or Batman cape), high-five tunnel on the field with characters before the game, activities and light refreshments in the pre-game meetand-greet and early entrance to the ballpark. Space is extremely limited. Tickets for the VIP Meet-and-Greet must be reserved in advance by visiting blueclaws.com. The tickets are $20 per person. The teams will renew their rivalry - wearing the Superman and Batman jerseys - later in the season in West Virginia. The BlueClaws are the Jersey Shore’s top stop for affordable, family entertainment. They have led the South Atlantic League and New Jersey in attendance in all 15 years of existence. Ticket packages and group outings are currently on sale by calling 732-901-7000 option 3 or online at BlueClaws.com.
Friends Of IBSP Hold Online Fund Drive
By Catherine Galioto ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK – The Friends of Island Beach State Park are about a month into a campaign to raise more than $18,000 for a new live camera project and other efforts at the state park. The group is more than $2,000 toward its goal. The Friends are trying to raise the money to move the old osprey cam to the beachfront and buy a new, enhanced camera as its osprey cam. The camera and its equipment would be more reliable and show finer details than the previous camera was. There’s also better communication equipment planned to more quickly and reliably relay the live feed to the website, said Angelo Sica, president of the Friends of IBSP. The beachfront camera would show a live stream of beachfront activity at bathing beach 1, to show surf, beach, crowd and weather conditions. The osprey cam is now down as the Friends’ trustees plan for the project. Once a new osprey cam is up, viewers should notice better imaging, with fewer delays, and even hear audio from the nest platform, Sica said. To donate or sign up for other Friends of IBSP programs, visit friendsofibsp.org.
Spring Fling Gift Auction LAKEWOOD – The Rotary Club of Toms River is pleased to present its Spring Fling Gift Auction on April 15 at 6:30 p.m. The auction will be held at The View at Eagle Ridge, 2 Augusta Blvd. The event will include music by Riptide Productions, door prizes, buffet dinner and cash bar. Tickets cost $40. For information or tickets, call 732-6746898.
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Toms River Extends Free Beach Access To Military Families
By Catherine Galioto TOMS RIVER – The township has waived fees for beach access for all active U.S. military, as well as military reservists and military retirees. In addition, fees will be waived for their spouse or civil union partner and dependent children. All that is needed is to present valid identification showing their military status. The township council voted to extend its free beach badges, previously for active military, to all those individuals. The unanimous vote of the amended ordinance came at the February 23 council meeting. Councilman Mo Hill, himself retired military, said it was a great thing to now include folks such as reservists and their
immediate families, so that they could enjoy a day at the beach. Those individuals will not be required to buy a beach badge for the township beaches, such as Ortley Beach and the public northern beaches, or at Shelter Cove. Besides waiving beach badge fees, the amended language also extends a discount on the municipal golf course, ice rink and township pool. Now those military members, retirees, reservists and their spouse and children can pay an amount equal to the senior discount for those recreation facilities. For a schedule of fees for parks and recreation facilities, visit tomsrivertownship.com.
Historical Society To Hold Spring Victorian Tea TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Historical Society will hold it’s Spring Victorian Tea on May 3. Make a reservation starting April 4 by speaking to Cheryl – no messages – at 732-8903200. The society will once again join hosts Susan and John Notte at their elegant home, a bed and breakfast and Victorian Tea Room, at historical 600 Main St. where taste-tempting delights will be served to you by attentive staff. Reser ve at the 12:30 or 3:30 p.m.
seatings and enjoy delicious scones, finger sandwiches, desserts and a fine assortment of teas. Cost is $25 for OCHS members, $27 for non-members. Your check, made out to Ocean County Historical Society, should be mailed to OCHS, 26 Hadley Ave. with Tea/Cher yl marked in the lower left-hand corner of the envelope. Checks must be received within five days of phone reservations to confirm your seat. There will be no refunds.
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excellent work ethic,” Keller said. Frias was the 2015 class valedictorian and is a freshman at Princeton University. He credits his teacher, Camille Corrado with his preparation. “Corrado was very thorough in her instruction. Through drilling and practice, I felt very confident in my abilities,” Frias said. “He was always goal oriented with an excellent work ethic. Johann’s goal was to achieve a perfect score and he did,” Corrado said.
Sixth Annual Senior Living Expo
TOMS RIVER – Ocean County College will host the Sixth Annual Senior Living Expo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 23 in the Gymnasium, Health and Human Performance Center (Building #29) on the Ocean County College Main Campus, College Drive. In case of inclement weather, the event will be held on March 24. Check the college website ocean.edu for more information. The admission is free and there is ample free parking. Expo highlights include: health and wellness screenings, free food samples from
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February 23 council meeting. Also on the agenda was the purchase of $136,712 in software maintenance for the police department from Spillman Technologies. The cost is for one year, or $34,178 per quarter. The council also awarded a contract for roofing/roof consultation services to Coffey Brothers for $400,000 over two years. The next meeting of the township council is at 6 p.m. on March 22 in town hall.
Boat Safety Class
TOMS RIVER – The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 16-03 located in Toms River will offer a one day “About Boating Safety” class on March 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Weichert Realtors office at 1322 Hooper Ave. This is a comprehensive course in the essentials of safe boating with instruc-
tion by certified Coast Guard Auxiliary instructors. Students, upon successful completion, will receive the NJ State Boating Certificate. Cost for materials is $55. For registration and information, call Louise at 848-333-5505 or e-mail lspringier@ymail.com.
Platinum 50/50 Raffle
TOMS RIVER – St. Joseph Grade School is holding a Platinum 50/50 Raff le. Tickets are $100 donation. The drawing will be held at the Woodlake Country Club on April 22 at 10 p.m. All the proceeds will support the school. For tickets, contact Kimberle Samarelli at 732-904-0580 or send an email to
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Election Materials Available
OCEAN COU NTY – The County Clerk’s Election Office now has available updated and revised materials for the 2016 election cycle. 2016 Election Dates, a booklet containing information and reminders on criticial deadlines occurring thoroughout the year, is available upon request as is a comprehensive listing of all municipal elected officials throughout the 33 municipalities of Ocean County.
Candidate Petition Packages for individuals seeking county or municipal office are available at the election office located in room 107 at the court house on 118 Washington St. in Toms River. Individuals seeking additional election information or questions regarding the 2016 elections can contact the County Clerk’s Election Office at 732-929-2153 or visit the website oceancountyclerk.com.
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BERKELEY – Silver Ridge Park West will have its annual Rummage Sale at 145 Westbrook Drive on April 30 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will also be a cake sale and light lunch will be available for a small fee.
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OCEAN COUNTY – All branches of the Ocean County Library will be closed Good Friday, March 25 and Easter Sunday, March 27. All branches will be open March 26 and March 28. The Libraries encourage our customers to use the library’s online resources including: databases, ebooks and emagazines as well as online classes that are available 24-7 through its website theoceancountylibrary.org. For more information, visit the Ocean County Library website or call the library at 732-349-6200 or 609-971-0514.
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Choosing The Right Automobile Insurance Will Protect Your Family And Assets By Robert C. Shea, Esq. & Michael J. Deem, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates In 1998, the State of New Jersey adopted the Automobile Insurance Cost Reduction Act to reduce the cost of automobile insurance by reducing the benefits available to persons who are injured in automobile accidents. This means less coverage to pay for medical treatment and less rights to recover monetary damages from careless drivers who injure your family. Protect yourself. Automobile insurance is mandatory in New Jersey. The failure to carry automobile insurance may be punishable by imprisonment. When purchasing automobile insurance, you have two choices: you are required to select either a Basic Policy or a Standard Policy. We do not recommend choosing the Basic Policy. The Basic Policy only provides minimal coverage and leaves you u nprotected in several areas. A Basic Policy only provides you with $5,000 of proper ty damage liabilit y coverage if someone makes a claim against you, and only provides $15,000 of medical expense be nef it s shou ld you re qu i re me d ical treatment for your injuries. The Basic Policy does not cover you if you injure someone else. The Basic Policy does not provide Uninsu red Motor ist coverage to protect you and your family if the careless driver who causes the accident is uninsured or is insured under a Basic Policy. Perhaps most impor tantly, the Basic Policy will not provide you with a free lawyer to defend any claim against your personal assets. We recommend that you purchase a St a nd a r d Pol ic y. A St a nd a r d Pol ic y provides the best insurance coverage to protect your assets if you are sued and
to provide compensation to you and your family if you are injured. T he St a nd a rd Pol ic y do e s p r ov id e medical expense benefits (PIP) coverage which includes medical expenses up to $250,000 per person per accident. The Standard Policy also provides you with Uninsured Motorist Coverage (UM Benefits), so if you are injured by someone who does not have automobile insurance, is insured under a Basic Policy or leaves the scene of the accident then you and your family are covered for your losses. When you purchase the Standard Policy you must elect a “tort option” that will determine your right to make a claim. You must select either the “limitation on lawsuit option” or the “no limitation on lawsuit option.” If you purchase the Basic Policy then you are assigned the “limitation on lawsuit option.” We recommend that you choose the “no limitation on lawsu it opt ion.” A sk you r i n su r a nce representative what is the actual dollar amount that your overall premium will increase if you elect the “no limitation on lawsuit option.” By choosing the “limitation on lawsuit option” you are limiting you legal right to make a claim for monetary damages unless you sustain one of the following injuries: death, dismemberment; significant scarring or disfigurement; displaced fractures; loss of fetus or a permanent injury that can been diagnosed by credible, objective medical testing. Selecting the correct insurance coverage is extremely important when it comes to protecting your family and personal assets. Call the Attorneys at R.C. Shea & Associates (732-505-1212) for a free evaluation of your automobile insurance policy.
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Portion Of Kettle Creek Road Changes Name
By Catherine Galioto TOMS RIVER – A portion of Kettle Creek Road will be renamed Shorecrest Drive, from Green Island Road to the waterfront. Township Council unanimously approved the name change at its February 23 meeting, after a public hearing for the ordinance had a resident comment that the
approximately eight homeowners in that stretch endorsed the change. The streets in the condominiums on the waterfront have private streets, so the name change to Shorecrest takes hold right before the entrance to that development. Shorecrest Drive begins there and ends at the intersection of Kettle Creek Road and Green Island Road.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast By Jeraldine Saunders ARIES (March 21-April 19): Cooperation is the operative word. Give in with good grace as this week unfolds. The ball is in the other person’s court at work. You must let the other person take the lead if you take a turn on the dance floor of love. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Negotiations stride forward with giant steps. If you are a real team player and make fairness a priority you can strike a deal that pleases all the people all the time. You may be inspired to adopt new goals this week. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Steer clear of power struggles in the early part of the week. Those in charge could be in the mood to throw some weight around and you don’t want to be in the way when it lands. Avoid starting new projects. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Learn to be wise. Read and study. Your week will unwind flawlessly if you put your trust in others and refuse to bow to outside pressures. Pay close attention to human moods and business will take care of itself. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Fill up your bank account the old fashioned way. Your wisdom about financial matters will keep you from falling into bad habits. In the week ahead a partner will prove to be entirely trustworthy and dispel your doubts. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You have a decided advantage in the week ahead. Although a financial matter could cause concern, you will find creative solutions at your fingertips. Your ability to compromise will put you at the head of the pack. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Industry and initiative can pay off. Cash might not grow on trees but that doesn’t mean you can’t pick some up that
is right under your feet. Avoid confrontations early in the week when touchy feelings may be in play. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Investigate before you invest. Finances can end up on a roller coaster ride if you dip into the piggy bank early in the week. Be big hearted and overlook disapproval from partners as a turnaround is just around the corner. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In the week ahead you may be bombarded by conflicting viewpoints. Wait until the dust settles to make a major decision. Just because one responsibility is erased doesn’t mean you should immediately take on another one. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Just because you have the advantage of a better education or financial resources doesn’t mean you should take advantage of others. Tap into inner wisdom to protect you from making poor business decisions this week. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Minor moodiness may mar the beginning of the week. Be on your best behavior and don’t step on other people’s toes just to have your way. Passing squabbles subside quickly but could block your attempts at financial gain. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Focus on love and affection rather than money in the week ahead. Your business judgment could be off kilter, but people will trust your ideas anyway. Do yourself a favor and don’t offer financial advice to any friends. (c) 2016 TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.
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CUT RESTAURANT BUTTER LETTUCE AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD Serves 4 HONEY-DIJON VINAIGRETTE: 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 2 to 4 teaspoons honey 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper SALAD: 1 1/2 to 2 heads butter lettuce, separated, rinsed well and dried, 20 to 24 leaves total 1 ripe Hass-style avocado 4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled Fresh dill, separated into small sprigs Fresh chervil, separated into small sprigs Fresh tar ragon, separated into individual leaves Fresh chives, cut into 1- to 2-inch (2.5- to 5-cm) pieces Organic celer y, small leaves only, stalks reserved for another use 20 cherry tomatoes, cut in half First, make the Honey-Dijon Vinaigrette. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the chopped tarragon, vinegar, honey and mustard. Sea-
son to taste with salt and pepper. While whisking continuously, drizzle in the oil, continuing until a thick and creamy emulsion forms. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside. Separate the butter lettuce leaves. Rinse them well under cold running water, and then pat them thoroughly dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. Select 20 to 24 leaves total, reser ving the rest for another use. With a sharp, sturdy knife, cut the avocado in half lengthwise. Grasp the avocado between your hands and twist the halves in opposite directions to separate them. To remove the pit, use a tablespoon to scoop it out. With a large spoon, scoop out the f lesh whole from the skin of each half. Cut the f lesh of each half lengthwise in half again, then crosswise into thin slices. Put one of the largest lettuce leaves on each ser ving plate, facing upward like a cup. Drizzle with a little vinaigrette. Add a few blue cheese cr u mbles, herbs and celer y leaves. Top with another lettuce leaf, more dressing, some tomato slices and avocado pieces. Continue layering like this, balancing the leaves so the stack stays upright, until all ingredients have been used, reserving a few crumbles of cheese, tomato and avocado pieces, and fresh herbs to garnish each plate. Serve the salads immediately.
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