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Cattus Island Construction Through July
By Catherine Galioto TOMS RIVER – A county project to restore the Superstorm Sandy-damaged Cattus Island Park main building is now underway, with the Cooper Environmental Center possibly reopening in July. The $905,000 project keeps much of the original design of the center, where animal and floral specimens, meeting space, birdwatching and other special events were held until Sandy flooded the building. The reconstruction adds Americans with Disability Act access elements, and uses materials that would withstand a storm like Sandy, officials said. County officials said an opening date has not yet been set. After the construction contract is completed, the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation will be installing new exhibits throughout the newly renovated Cooper Environmental Center. Jake’s Branch County Park nature center is now the home of the species housed before the storm at Cooper. Currently, all interior demolition has been completed and framing of new interior walls is 90 percent complete. All rough mechanical installations (electric, HVAC and plumbing, was also 90 percent complete as of presstime.
–Photos courtesy Ocean County Parks Dept. The Cattus Island main building, the Cooper Environmental Center, has its reconstruction underway and is expected to open sometime in July. County officials said the exterior demolition is nearing completion and the decking around the nature center is in the process of being replaced. The new windows have been installed and he exterior sheeting has been replaced. Also work on the ADA compliant ac-
cess ramp has begun. The roof has been repaired and the new exterior entrances to the bathrooms have been framed in. Bartlett said previously that the project was held up by complicated permits needed to pursue the project. Depending on which
option was used, the county could have faced costs to raise the building to new flood standards, demolish it and erect it elsewhere, or use storm-resistant materials. Using those materials proved to be the better option, Bartlett said. The (Park - See Page 4)
Test Your Early Toms River History By J. Mark Mutter TOMS RIVER – As we gear up for the Township’s 250th Anniversary, a test of your knowledge of our early history: 1. This Native American tribe inhabited the area that became Toms River when the first Europeans settled here in the 1600’s: a. The Susquehannock b. The Delaware c. The Lenni Lenape
d. The Raritan 2. The first Europeans to settle in our area were: a. Dutch b. British c. French d. Spanish 3. He settled here, circa 1685, and married the local indigenous people’s chieftain’s daughter: a. Thomas Luker b. Thomas Pickering
c. Thomas Gage d. Thomas Aquinas 4. How did Toms River get its name? a. By order of Anne, Queen of Great Britain, in 1712. b. A British colonial map, dated 1712, first depicted “Tom’s River.” c. The New Jersey Gazette, a colonial-era newspaper, first reported, in 1712, establishment of a new community along a river.
d. We don’t know. 5. Our Township came into legal existence by: a. A patent issued by the King of England b. A royal charter signed by the King c. A County Court Order d. An Act of the Royal Assembly 6. This Governor signed the (Quiz - See Page 5)
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Chabad Sues Zoning Board As Use Variance Hearing Date Set
By Catherine Galioto TOMS RIVER – Toms River Chabad has filed suit in federal court against the township zoning board, saying its civil rights had been violated amid a “rising tide of anti-Semitism.” The Chabad received several zoning violations in 2014 and 2015, after the township received complaints on activities at the Church Road home of Rabbi Moshe Gourarie, the founder of the Chabad. He testified before the zoning board in December that there is a class of five to seven young children who meet to learn at his home once a week for about two hours, but that it is not a school operation. There are religious study groups and prayer events weekly, he said, mostly attended by adults in their 60s and 70s. The group is heavily engaged in charitable efforts and its mission is to share the principles of Judaism for those who want to learn more, he said. The Chabad is applying for a use (Zoning - See Page 4)
–Photo by Catherine Galioto The December meeting turnout for the Chabad application packed Toms River High School North auditorium.
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variance for these activities. The home is zoned residential. The controversial application recently packed the high school auditorium with more than a thousand residents, hearing testimony before the zoning board in December for several hours. At times the crowd yelled its opposition to Gourarie’s statements or those of his attorney, Christopher Costa. At that meeting, the zoning board ruled the Chabad will need to file a use variance. That will be heard at the zoning board meeting April 14. Though Gourarie said the events at his home are attended by only a few families, folks in opposition said the application has the potential to add traffic and to diminish quality of life. Others took issue with the tax-exempt status of a building that is a house, operating as something else, in a residential zone. A petition garnering thousands of signatures has been circulating, and residents of Kennilworth Drive, across from the Chabad, have hired Sonny Liston as an opposition attorney in the zoning board proceedings. Those proceedings have been rescheduled several times to accom modate crowds. The current date before the zoning board is April 14 at Toms River High School North’s auditorium.
However, on March 22, the lawsuit was filed seeking to overturn the zoning board’s December decision that the Chabad should apply for a use variance. The lawsuit, filed by Roman Storzer of Storzer & Greene of New York, in conjunction with Christopher Costa of Kenny Chase & Costa, claims that the town violated the Chabad Center’s freedom of religion and equal protection rights by denying it the right to operate as a religious center in a residential zone. Specifically, the lawsuit claims the 14th Amendment guarantee of equal protection under the law. It also alleges violations of the federal Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act and the Fair Housing Act. The lawsuit also claims the township has “systematically discriminated” against religious groups such as his, since 2009, when it changed the zoning of Gourarie’s section of Church Road to prohibit churches from operating there. The plaintiff has experienced “significant anti-Semitic hostility by Defendants and the local community and directly contrary to state law, the Township and Board have prohibited the Plaintiffs’ use of the Property as a clergy residence,” the lawsuit states. Citing social media and petition comments from the public using inflammatory and anti-Semitic language, the lawsuit also mentions recent graffiti at a township park.
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TOMS RIVER – Toms River Regional School Board recently honored Toms River North student Alexander King for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. Alex is a member of troop 114 of Beachwood. “I like scouting because it’s fun. I like camping the best. My favorite trip was sleeping on the USS Massachusetts,” King said. “My brother made his Eagle two years ago. I looked at him and made it my goal to achieve it too.”
Alex completed his Eagle Scout project by creating 12 dog waste stations in Pine Beach. TRHS North Principal Ed Keller said, “As an Eagle Scout myself, I know how difficult it is to fulfill all of the requirements. To be able to overcome the obstacles that he has, says a great deal about Alex, his family, and his troop.” Pictured below , left to right, Board of Education Vice President Loreen Torrone, King and Board member Ben Giovine.
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permit process involved wetland protected areas as well. “When the work is done the building will once again be the centerpiece for the park
and will be much more resilient should nature decide to flood it again,” said Freeholder John C. Bartlett Jr., who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation. “We are looking forward to the completion of the work and the reopening of the environmental center.”
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document creating our Township: a. William Livingston b. William Franklin c. Richard Howell d. William Paterson 7. Our Township – then known as the “Town of Dover” – was formed out of what then existing colonial municipality: a. Shrewsbury b. Stafford c. Barnegat d. Monmouth 8. Why is it ironic that William Franklin signed the charter establishing our township? a. He adamantly opposed our creation during the debates in the Royal Assembly. b. He lived here, as a young man, but abandoned rural life for the more urbane ways of Philadelphia and New York c. He imposed a special tariff on all salt that was produced in Toms River at the Shelter Cove salt works. d. After the Battle of Yorktown, during the Revolutionary War, he sent 100 loyalists to Toms River to attack and destroy the patriot village of Toms River 9. What made Toms River such a patriot stronghold during the Revolutionary War? a. A nearby inlet from the bay to the ocean existed in the 1700’s which gave privateers easy access to the port of Toms River
The Toms River Times, April 2, 2016, Page 5 b. A long history of local opposition to the British monarchy c. Parliament’s oppressive “Townshend Acts” – taxes on commodities - - which severely impacted the local economy. d. The strong influence of the Whigs in local politics 10. Joshua Huddy defended Toms River as captain of the patriot blockhouse. He was not from Toms River. How was it that he came to our village? a. He was a well-known patriot from Colts Neck in Monmouth County who had fought the British since the beginning of the Revolutionary War b. The citizens of Toms River requested in December 1781 for him to be sent here to defend the village c. He was ordered to Toms River by Governor William Livingston in January 1782. d. All of the above 11. What happened to Governor William Franklin after the Declaration of Independence was approved? a. He sailed to London for his safety b. He declared his allegiance to America c. He was arrested d. He resigned from office 12. The battle of Toms River ended in a rout. The blockhouse was overrun, nine patriots were killed, Huddy was captured, and the village was burned to the ground. How long was the battle? a. Two days b. Twenty minutes c. Overnight from dusk to dawn d. A week’s siege
Answers 1. C. The Lenni Lenape-New Jersey’s Native Americans. 2. B. The British. While New Jersey was a Dutch Colony until 1664, the area of modern day Toms River was first settled by the British. 3. A. Thomas Luker ‑‑ originally from England, he first came to Massachusetts and later migrated here. 4. B. When New Jersey was a British colony in the 1700’s, numerous maps were drawn up including one noting “Tom’s River” ‑‑ a tributary where Thomas Luker lived alongside with his Lenni Lenape wife. The 1712 map continued through British rule, but as time went by, the apostrophe was lost to history. 5. D. By Act of the Royal Assembly of New Jersey. All choices in this question were other ways in which colonial municipalities were created during the period known as the “Royal Province” of New Jersey of 1702 to 1776. 6. A. William Franklin – Benjamin’s sonsigned the document which is known as a “charter.” He was the last Royal Governor of New Jersey. 7. A. Shrewsbury Township in Monmouth County. Shrewsbury was one of the first municipalities in New Jersey. It was created in 1693. Over time, numerous new towns were taken from parts of it including Stafford and Dover Township (now Toms River). 8. D. Loyal to the bitter end, William Franklin ordered that Toms River be attacked in the hope of re-starting the Revolutionary
War and to gain vengeance against the patriot village. 9. All answers are possible ‑‑ but the best historically documented answer is “A” ‑‑ a nearby inlet, known as “Cranberry Inlet” existed in the area of modern day Ortley Beach. It gave privateers easy access to Toms River’s port. Encouraged by the Continental Congress, patriot ships were authorized to engage in legal piracy to take “prizes” from British ships. Toms River thrived on this trade. Cranberry Inlet was closed by a storm in 1812 and never re-opened. 10. D. All of the above. 11. C. He was arrested by order of the Provincial Congress of New Jersey, but later released in a prisoner-of-war exchange in 1778 and became President of the Board of Associated Loyalists headquarter in New York City. 12. B. Twenty minutes. While we proudly refer to it as a “battle” ‑‑ compared to other fighting in New Jersey, such as at Trenton, Princeton, and Monmouth, it was more of a “skirmish” involving only a small group of men ‑‑ about 25 patriots and 100 loyalists. Next month’s column: After the battle of Toms River, our town re-builds from out of the ashes and becomes the seat of the newly created Ocean County. –J. Mark Mutter is the Toms River Township Clerk and Historian. He is Chairman of the Semiquincentennial Committee that is planning the Township’s 250th anniversary in 2017.
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Urgent Time For More Planning And Action
Our area is experiencing another population boom. But unlike the development of decades past, which spread across the area to create the suburbs, senior communities and tourist enclaves now aging in Ocean County, the most recent boom is taking place in and around Lakewood. The 2010 Census – its numbers now six year’s out of date ‑‑ put the population of Lakewood at 92,843. The 2000 Census for Lakewood was 60,352, and in 1990, 45,048. To put it mildly, it has been hard for Ocean County and Howell to keep up with that growth. The roads are traffic-jammed, the infrastructure is burdened. New residents and visitors are sharing roads that were built for neighborhoods decades ago. Unfortunately, the wheels of bureaucracy can’t seem to keep up. Despite decades of local advocacy calling for the dualization of Route 9 through Ocean County, the most recent study and plans for the road do not recommend such action. Another project is coming to put a southbound exit 83 from the Garden State Parkway onto Route 571, less than a mile south of its intersection
with Route 9. Whether this will help motorists get around or simply create a higher traffic load in that intersection, that is an answer traffic experts and engineers need to look at more finely, before the first spades break ground. Towns develop and update their master plans, showing where each road – whether actual or a paper street – sits. Roads that once seemed like quiet neighborhood thoroughfares are now bursting with faster moving vehicles trying to avoid the traffic-jammed main roads. These master plans may be updated regularly, with new ordinances and revisions before town government to help match the existing and proposed development plans. Then, our local governments wade through funding requests or act to approve capital projects to improve the roads to handle their new capacity. While such action does take time, it needs to be put higher on the priority list. Area traffic, vehicle and pedestrian safety and even simple road maintenance are all factors needing constant addressing, and will only become more important as the population boom continues.
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I am writing this letter on the feast day of St. Patrick, but the subject is about vehicular homicides. I was appalled by the death by auto of New Jersey State Trooper Sean E. Cullen as he was responding to a crash on New Jersey Highway 295. In my opinion the driver who killed him should be held accou ntable. There are huge signs on the Garden State Parkway demanding drivers to slow down and move away f rom emergency vehicles who are responding to a call. In another closer, related death by auto is the case of Ocean Gate Patrolman Jason C. Marles who was returning from a special d r u n k d r iver det ail on Thanksgiving Day several years ago. The driver of the vehicle who killed Patrolman Morales was i ntoxicated , yet I read recently that he may only be incarcerated for about eight years. Both Trooper Cullen and Patrolman Morales r i s ke d t h e i r l ive s a n d their deaths should never have happened. However, these deaths will continue unless severe penalties are handed down by the jud icial system. Add itionally, drivers need to slow down and stop using their vehicles as weapons of destruction. Marilyn Miller Toms River
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Take Rogue State Seriously With the recent United Nations vote, the international community takes an important step away from hollow rhetoric and toward realistic diplomacy to reach the shared goal of a denuclearized Korean Peninsula. Expanding and strengthening both U.S. and U.N. sanctions speaks volumes about the inter national commitment to enforce i nter nat ional w ill i n a language North Korea’s rogue regime can understand: aggressive, material consequences for hostile,
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reckless provocations. With this resolution, we return strategic focus to our efforts to reduce the threat posed by North Korea to our allies, alleviate the suffering of the people of North Korea, and create the conditions for greater security in the region. As I said last month as the Senate was poised to pass my bipartisan DPRK sanctions bill, it is time to take seriously this rogue state living in its own false reality. There is no substitute for American leadership, and I will continue to push to keep our international partners focused on our collective goal. Sen. Bob Menendez New Jersey
More Municipalities Than California The State of New Jersey has proven itself to be incapable of honest self-gover nment, with constant arrests of public officials in a political environment filled with nepotism, cronyism, fraud, deceit, and mismanagement. Much of our problems stem from municipal government and it doesn’t take much to begin to see the issues. New Jersey, with 565 municipalities, numbers more than the substantially larger State of California’s 482. New Jersey has 8.9 million people. California has 38.8 million. Since the term of Gover nor Christie, and numerous other eth ically lacking politicians before him, it is known that a new direction is needed for New Jersey. Clearly we have the money, talent, and innovation to operate an effective government, but the problem is the culture of corruption. Let’s suspend New Jersey’s statehood and become a federal district, under direct control of the U.S. Congress for a set period of time (such as ten years), in order to rebuild our state institutions in a
transparent manner. Return New Jersey as a single state-entity, without municipal or county governments, but a larger elected state legislature. Home Rule leads to fiefdoms. No more Home Rule in New Jersey! Eric Hafner Toms River
Join Your Volunteer Squads The object of this column is to encourage people to come join the squad because we really do need you. But the object of our squad is to help you. Many calls are to houses where people only need us to pick them up. Please call us for that. Others are to houses where people are very sick and need us to help with oxygen, psychological or medical support, “Do I need to go to the hospital?”, emergency transport to the hospital, or CPR. Living alone in the senior communities, especially if you are not well, can be a challenge, whether the task is shopping, cooking, cleaning or getting to a doctor’s appointment. You don’t know whom to call, so you often have to call 911. If you call 911 the help we give is only temporary and not longterm help. If you only need transport you may be taking us away from an emergency call. For Holiday City Berkeley EMS, our EMS area is almost 11,765 homes, responding to over 2,000 calls a year. We run two ambulances five days a week. Don’t be bored (there’s nothing good on TV). Consider joining Holiday City at Berkeley Emergency Medical Service or your local squad. We need you and so do your neighbors. Four years ago, Annie, a retired nurse said she didn’t want to join. She was retired. Not interested. Her friend said, “I will, if you will. Let’s join together.” They did. Her neighbor got sick and had to quit. Annie’s still here! Stay healthy. Phyllis Brown Berkeley
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From The Desk Of The Township Council - Council President Jeffrey J. Carr
Spring Is Here With Lots Of Activities
TOMS RIVER – Spring is here and there are plenty of activities and events coming up in Toms River for the entire family to enjoy. Toms River Township is the only municipality in the State of New Jersey that manages an oceanfront beach, a golf course, an ice rink and first class playground facilities. The Recreation Department has opened registration for numerous spring sports and activities that engages family members of all ages. Spring programs include Color Me Mine ceramics, adult and youth yoga, running, game night, open gym, pilates and adult and high school mixed volleyball. For detailed information on these
programs, please click on the link below. tomsriver tow nsh ip.com /i ndex. php/for ms-downloads?folder=Recreation Warmer weather means it’s time to hit the links. Golfers can visit the Bey Lea Golf Course, located on Bay Avenue (across from police headquarters). This professional 18-hole golf course is home to several leagues, tournaments, and local high school teams. All golfers should make t-times by logging on to beylea. chelseareservations.com or calling 732-736-8889. The web site will allow all golfers to book t-times 5 days in advance and will allow golfers with a Bey Lea Resident ID card to request
tee-times up to seven days in advance. If you’re looking to cool down or stay out of the sun, Winding River Ice Rink is a good place to go. Winding River is comprised of both an outdoor ice rink and an indoor-ice rink, providing outstanding programs throughout the year. The rinks are home to public skating, various youth and adult hockey leagues, figure skating, and several teen events during the school year. The course can be reached at 732-244-0720. It’s hard to believe it, but summer is right around the corner and registration is underway for the Township’s summer camp. The Toms River Youth Services
Department has planned an exciting schedule of trips, games, sports and arts and crafts. Children must be between 6 and 11 years of age at time of registration and residents of Toms River. Proof of age may be required. The eight-week camp will begin June 27 and end on August 19. Families must create an account for all Youth Services programs at register.communitypass. net/tomsriver and choose Toms River in the drop down box. Beach badges for Ortley Beach and Shelter Cove go on sale April 1. Seasonal beach badges are $35 and $15 for seniors (must show proof of age). Badges can be purchased at the Recre-
ation Administration Office or the Toms River Senior Center on Garfield Avenue, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. In February, the Council unanimously passed an ordinance that waives beach fees for all active U.S. military, military reservists and military retirees, their spouses or civil union partners and dependent children. You must present a valid military identification card. In addition to Township programs and activities, the Senior Center on Garfield Avenue has scheduled an Open House on April 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Open House is a great opportunity for the public to understand the services the
Jeffrey J. Carr Senior Center provides and for family and friends to get to know current members. Stop by and meet the staff and volunteers, take a tour, check out activities and programs the Center has to offer, participate in free screenings and enjoy refreshments and door prizes. We hope you find plenty to do this spring and summer in Toms River! For more information on any of our programs or facilities, please contact the Department of Recreation at 732-341-1000, ext. 8415.
From The Desk Of Congressman Tom MacArthur: MacArthur Calls On FEMA Administrator To Resign
Congressman Tom MacArthur
NEW JERSEY – Cong ressman Tom MacA rt hu r r e s p o nd e d t o t he Inspector General report on Superstorm Sandy National Flood Insu rance Program (NFIP) claims.
The report was entitled by the Inspector General, “FEMA Does Not Provide Adequate Oversight of Its National Flood Insurance Wr it e You r O w n P r o gram.” In March of 2015, CBS’s “60 Minutes,” interviewed a senior FEMA off icial who t old v iewe r s t h at thousands of Superstorm Sandy victims had been
wrongfully denied insurance claims due to corrupt and fraudulent practices. Following the release of this interview, Congressman MacArthur called on FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate to resign and for the federal gover nment to launch a formal investigation into these allegations. The repor t of that investigation was
MacArthur Announces Counties Eligible For Disaster Assistance
OCEAN COUNTY – Congressman Tom MacArthur announced that the state of New Jersey has received a major disaster declaration to help communities recover from the Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm that occurred January 22 to 24. Public Assistance for emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities has been designated for
both Burlington and Ocean counties. Last month, Congressman MacArthur joined a bipartisan group from the New Jersey delegation urging the President to allocate emergency funds to the state to assist with storm cleanup. Individuals that sustained damage during the storm will now be eligible for disaster relief through FEMA. “New Jersey is no stranger to severe storms or natural
disasters,” said Congressman MacArthur. “I want to make sure that the people of South Jersey know we are available to answer any questions and assist in any way possible in the claims process.” Call Congressman MacArthur’s Ocean County office at 732-569-6495, or the Burlington County Office at 856-267-5182 for more information.
recently released and concluded that FEMA lacked the internal controls nece s s a r y t o m a n a ge a nd mitigate N FIP’s f unds, placing them at risk for f raud , waste, abuse or mismanagement. “Today’s findings come as no surprise,” said Cong r e s s m a n M a cA r t h u r. “Last year we witnessed severe incompetence and
systemic failure. Now, almost a year after the fact, we know FEMA has failed to provide the appropriate over sig ht a nd cont rols necessar y to assist the most vulnerable victims. I again call on Administrator Craig Fugate to resign and for a new Administ rator to more actively manage this vital program and eliminate the layers of
bureaucracy that plague FEMA and leave federal e mploye e s u n a c c ou ntable for mismanagement of federal resources that are meant to help disaster victims. The people of New Je r sey have bee n wronged and we must hold the appropr iate par ties accountable and prevent anything like this from happening in the future.”
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Spring Calendar
Club News, Activities, Events and Announcements
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Craft Fair and Flea Market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center, Leisure Knoll, Whiting. Call Art at 732-657-9423. Paint Party from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Holiday Heights First Aid Squad building, 120 Prince Charles Drive. Tickets are $35 and will be sold on Thursday mornings from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the clubhouse and also at the auxiliary’s regular monthly meeting on April 5. Cheese, crackers, water and soda will be served. Feel free to bring your own wine. The American Legion Auxiliary Annual Gift Auction from noon to 5 p.m. at Post 129, Church Road, Toms River. Admission is $8 per person. The Manchester Township PTA invites the public to spend “A Night In Tuscany” at its 21st Annual Spring Gift Auction at the Ramada Inn of Toms River, Route 9 North. The ticket form for the event can be found online at manchesterpta. org. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and auction ticket sales close at 7 p.m. Celebrate Irish Arts Festival. A musical program commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Easter Rising of 1916. Clan Suibhne and others will
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recall the fight for Irish independence in music, song and lecture. This program will take place at 12:30 p.m. at the 6th Annual Celebrate Irish Arts Festival (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.), sponsored by Amergael, at St. Mary’s Parish on McKinley Ave., Manahawkin.
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The Melodiers of Holiday City Berkeley will present The Melodiers On Broadway on at 2 p.m. in Clubhouse 2 on Port Royal Drive. Tickets are $5 at the door. As in the past, The Melodiers will also ask for donations of non-perishable food items to be donated to local food pantries. English Tea at the Episcopal Church Women of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 180 Route 539, from 2 to 4 p.m. The Episcopal Church Women will also serve delicious tea sandwiches, scones, trifle and desserts served with tea on linens. Donation is $15. Contact Stefanie at 732-350-2904. EMS & Fire Department Food Truck & Vendor Extravaganza at Willis Jones First Aid Park, 107 East Cape May Avenue, Ocean Gate. Bring your blankets, beach/camping chairs and enjoy the day. Starts at noon and ends at 7 p.m. Vendors amd food truck spaces are available. Call 732-575-1112 (option 3) or email events@oceangateems.org.
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TOMS RIVER–The Mathis Bridge will be closed now through approximately May 13 while construction crews begin the span’s deck replacement, the state Department of Transportation announced. The bridge is expected to reopen May 13 to accommodate the higher seasonal traffic through the summer. During construction, the Tunney Bridge will be converted to one-lane eastbound and two lanes westbound. According to the state DOT, crossover lanes on Route 37 have already been constructed at both approaches to the bridge and utilities
have been relocated in advance, including new drainage to accommodate the lane conversion. This route will have lane restrictions for oversized loads and those motorists needing special permits should contact the NJDOT and Ocean County permitting offices. The NJDOT plans a total of three construction cycles which will require a full closure of the Mathis Bridge through 2018. Construction on the bridge will be minimal during the summer season. The Mathis and Tunney bridges connect Toms River to the Seaside barrier islands.
Toms River Municipal Golf Course Hours
TOMS RIVER – The Bey Lea Golf Course, located at 1536 N. Bay Ave, has the following hours: From now to end of April: on weekdays from 8 a.m. to dusk, and weekends from 7 a.m. to dusk. May: on weekdays from 7 a.m. to dusk, and weekends from 6 a.m. to dusk. June, July and August: on weekdays and weekends from 6 a.m. to dusk.
September and October: on weekdays from 8 a.m. to dusk, and weekends from 7 a.m. to dusk. November and December: on weekdays and weekends from 8 a.m. to dusk. All hours are subject to change according to weather and course conditions. For more information, visit tomsrivertownship. com/bey-lea-golf-course. To make a tee-time reservation, visit beylea.chelseareservations. com.
Perpetual Adoration Chapel
TOMS RIVER – St. Joseph’s Perpetual Adoration Chapel is a place of peaceful silence, spiritual refuge and of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. The Chapel is visited hourly during the week by committed adorers from St. Joseph’s and surrounding parishes. Consider making a visit to the Adoration Chapel and joining fellow parishioners who have made a commitment to spend one regu-
larly scheduled hour each week adoring, or to be included on the substitute list. It is the commitment of these parishioners that help make Perpetual Adoration possible for the community. Call John and Peggy to sign up or for additional information. Adoration Chapel: John/Peggy at 732-5819463; Ann at 732-473-9727; or Deacon Romy at 732-240-4387.
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– Photo courtesy Crossroads Realty (Left to right) Alexis D’Anton, community engagement coordinator of Children’s Specialized Hospital, Maureen Schutz of Charity Resale Shop and Mark Kotzas of the Kotzas Family Foundation. TOMS RIVER – Starting at the end of 2015, Mary Kotzas, president of the Charity Resale Shop in Toms River, has designated the proceeds of the shop to be donated monthly to various small 501(3) charities such as Providence House, Ocean of Love, Interfaith Hospitality Network, Children’s Specialized Hospital and more added in the year ahead. In February, Maureen Schutz of Charity Resale Shop and Mark Kotzas of the Kotzas Family Foundation, have donated to the Children’s Specialized Hospital. This foundation treats an estimated 30,000 children a year. Children’s Specialized Hospital originally started as a day camp for inner city kids. Ten women volunteers wanted to bring kids out of their urban environment to the hills of Westfield. However, when the kids arrived, the volunteers realized these children needed more than fresh air, they needed medical attention. Doctors, nurses and dentists in the local community donated their time and skills to the many needs of the children. The history of Children’s Specialized Hospital is important and relevant because it exemplifies how the hospital has always
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TOMS RIVER – Beach badges for Ortley Beach and Shelter Cove go on sale April 1. Seasonal beach badges are $35, and $15 for seniors (must show proof of age). Badges can be purchased at the Recreation Administration Office or the Toms River Senior Center on Garfield Avenue, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. In February, the Town Council unanimously passed an ordinance that waives beach fees for all active U.S. military, military reservists and military retirees, their spouses or civil union partners and dependent children. You must present a valid military identification card. For more information on beach badges, visit tomsrivertownship.com.
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BANKRUPTCY – Photo courtesy Township of Toms River A group of girls participating in the summer camp smile as they wear America’s colors. TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Youth Services Department has scheduled an exciting and fun-filled summer for the children of Toms River. Sign your child up for the Township Youth Services 2016 Summer Camp. Days are filled with games, sports, arts and crafts, trips, celebrations and the annual talent show. Registration is now open. All registrations and trip sign-ups will take place online. The fee is $385 plus trip costs. Children must be between 6 and 11 years of age at time of registration and residents of Toms River. Proof of age may be required. The eight week camp will begin June 27 and end on August 19. Families must create an account for all Youth Services programs at register.communitypass.net/tomsriver and choose Toms River in the drop down box. Below are brief instructions on how to access the online system: 1. Log on to register.communitypass.net/
tomsriver. 2. Click on “Create an account for your family now.” 3. Complete the account information and click submit. 4. Click on “Register Now” to begin registering for programs. 5. View Youth Service programs and click to register. Follow the instructions on the resulting pages to add individuals to your family account and register for all programs available from Toms River. Depending on the age, grade or gender of the members of your family account, the system will display the programs that each family member is eligible for (i.e., a 6-year old will be eligible for Summer Camp Group 1 and Groups 1/2 trips only). Check the website at tomsrivertownship. com for regular updates. If you have any questions, call Youth Services at 732-341-1000 ext. 8436/8437.
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TOMS RIVER –The Department of Continuing and Professional Education at Ocean County College is hosting a Career Night and Kids on Campus Open House on April 21 from 3 to 7 p.m. in the Ground Floor Lobby, Library (Bldg. #3), Ocean County College Main Campus, College Drive. Admission is free and open to the public. At Continuing and Professional Education’s Career Night and Kids on Campus Open House, you’ll learn about career and certificate programs in health care, business, technology and specialized careers. This Open House is a chance to check out Ocean County College’s fun and educational Kids on Campus Summer Camp programs. You can also visit the school’s Youth and Camp
New Children’s Musical From ArtsPower
TOMS RIVER – The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College proudly presents ArtsPower’s “Chicken Dance” on April 24 at 1 p.m. on the Main Stage, Grunin Center, Building #12, Ocean County College Main Campus, College Drive. Tickets: $12 for all seats. ArtsPower’s newest children’s musical portrays the colorful story of Marge and Lola, two chickens on a mission to win the barnyard talent contest’s first prize of
two tickets to see the great Elvis Poultry in concert. But first, they must present a performance that will score higher than a flock of very talented ducks who seem to have the contest locked up. Can Marge and Lola face their challengers, against all odds, and win the talent contest? For information or to purchase tickets, call the Grunin Center Box Office at Ocean County College, 732-255-0500. Purchase tickets online at tickets.ocean.edu.
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Harper Collins Author To Visit TR Branch
TOMS RIVER – The Friends of the Ocean County Library are hosting a book-signing and author reception with Adriana Trigiani. Trigiani is beloved by millions of readers around the world for her 15 bestsellers, including the blockbuster epics “The Shoemaker’s Wife,” the “Big Stone Gap” series, “Lucia, Lucia,” the “Valentine” series, the “Viola” series for young adults, the best-selling memoir “Don’t Sing at the Table” and her latest novel “All the Stars in the Heavens,” an epic tale of golden age Hollywood, a news release from the Ocean County Library said. Trigiani also is the award-winning filmmaker of the documentary “Queens of the Big Time,” and wrote and directed the motion picture “Big Stone Gap,” which is based on her debut novel and filmed entirely on location in her Virginia hometown, the release said. The meet-and-greet and book signing is scheduled for May 7 at the main library in Toms River. A $40 general admission ticket gains entrance to a presentation and book signing
with Trigiani; an $80 VIP ticket includes preferred seating during the presentation and book signing, as well as access to a special author’s reception with light refreshments, the Friends of the Ocean County Library said. Book sales will begin at 5:30 p.m.; the VIP author’s reception is at 6 p.m. The presentation for VIP and general admission ticket holders begins at 7 p.m. There also will be a free book signing open to the general public starting at 8:30 p.m. Information about purchasing tickets can be found at the library’s website at theoceancountylibrary.org, at your local Ocean County Library branch, or by calling the library at 732-349-6200. Proceeds from the event benefit the Friends of the Ocean County Library, who sponsor library programs as well as generate awareness of the library’s services and resources. Arrangements for the appearance of Adriana Trigiani made through HarperCollins Speakers Bureau of New York.
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TOMS RIVER – Toms River Regional School District has one remaining day to register full-time kindergarten registration for eligible five-year-olds for September. Parents and guardians of eligible students will be required to pre-register and make an appointment online for in-person registration
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Toms River Regional School Board Meetings TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Regional School Board will have its regular meetings for the remainder of the school year on April 20, May 18 and June 15.
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TOMS RIVER – The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College proudly presents Salut Salon on April 16 at 8 p.m. on the Main Stage of the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts, Building #12, OCC Main Campus, College Drive. Concert tickets: $29 adults, $26 seniors, $24 subscribers. The Salut Salon quartet, Angelika Bachmann (violin), Iris Siegfried (violin and vocals), Anne-Monika von Twardowski (piano) and Sonja Lena Schmid (cello), know better than any other chamber music ensemble how to seduce their audience with passionate virtuosity, instrumental acrobatics, charm and a great sense of fun. The four “virtuosas” are convinced that a concert with classical music can be fun, not just for those playing the music, but for those listening, too. That’s why they
are surprisingly fond of doing things out of the ordinary. The fact that they don’t do salon music, for instance – contrary to what their name would lead you to expect – is just one of those things. They combine whatever can possibly be combined with their beloved classical music: tango, chansons, folk and film soundtrack – with virtuosic solos, cabaret-style show with artistic sketches, all with effortless flair and disarming self-irony. Salut Salon performs far beyond what concert-goers would expect of a conventional chamber music concert. These four women astound audiences time and again, not only those who are expecting to hear pure classical music, but also those who are averse to the classical genre. For tickets call the Grunin Center Box Office at Ocean County College, 732255-0500 or purchase tickets online at tickets.ocean.edu. Visit grunincenter.org.
Spring Choral Concert
TOMS RIVER – The Presbyterian Church of Toms River is holding a Spring Choral Concert on April 17 at 4 p.m. The Sanctuary Choir, PCTR’s Youth Choir and instrumentalists will perform Robert Ray’s “Gospel Mass.” This contemporary English setting of
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TOMS RIVER – The township has announced its spring leaf collection schedule through the public works department. The collection schedule is based on your recycling pickup day. If your recycling day is on a Monday, leaf pickup will be once during the week of April 18. If your recycling day is on a Tuesday, leaf pickup will be once during the week of April 25. If your recycling day is on a Wednesday, leaf pickup will be once during the week of May 2. If your recycling day is on a Thursday, leaf pickup will be once during the week of May 9. Have leaf bags curbside by 7 a.m. on the Monday of your collection week. Only leaves in plastic bags will be collected. Sometimes crews are ahead of schedule. You should put your bagged leaves to the curb before your scheduled week begins. Leaves are not permitted in landfill. If you miss the curbside collection, bagged or loose leaves must be brought to the Recycling Convenience Center (located on Church Road, east of North Bay Avenue). Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Questions? Call 732-255-1000 ext. 8189 or visit tomsrivertownship.com.
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Viking Day To Come To OCC
TOMS RIVER – Ocean County College’s Admissions Office is hosting Viking Day on April 14 from 4 to 7 p.m. on the OCC Main Campus, College Drive. Free and open to the public. Viking Day is part Open House, part Accepted Student Day and part Spring Day, with a very distinct Viking theme. This day will celebrate all that is Ocean County College, while also celebrating
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compounds li ke “ t h io c y a n a t e ,” which may increase thyroid cancer risk by inhibiting iodine transport to the thyroid gland. In the study published in Clinical Nutrition Research 2014, researchers were able to confirm that blocking iodine caused a pro-inflammatory reaction against the thyroid gland (bad). The researchers found this association in several geographic regions of the world, where iodine intake was low and raw cruciferous vegetable intake was high. In November 2015, in the International Journal of Cancer, researchers looked at dietary patterns in people and tracked them for about ten years. Within that time frame, 325 participants were diagnosed with thyroid cancer. They didn’t track the number of people who developed a goiter, but I suspect that was high too. After accounting for the different variables, one dietary trend stood out: Higher intake of ‘cruciferous vegetables’ in midlife doubled the risk of thyroid cancer. This could be a nightmare for some of you because all commercial green superfood drinks contain a lot of goitrogens in them, and you may be enthusiastically drinking them. I’d be avoiding them if you have hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s, a goiter, breast disease or chronic fatigue. I’ve written a more comprehensive version of this article and included a mind-blowing list of all the goitrogenic foods that you probably have in your fridge right now. Go to SuzyCohen.com and sign up for my newsletter, and I’ll email it to you next week.
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Science Research Student Presents Paper
TOMS RIVER – Toms River High School South Authentic Science Research student Nicholas Milone, presented his senior research paper to the Central Ocean Rotary Club of Toms River, as well as local law enforcement representatives: Chief Reece Fisher (Ocean Gate Police Department), Patrolman Mike
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TOMS RIVER – “No Greater Love,” a musical drama celebrating the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, will be performed in the sanctuary of churches throughout the tristate area during Lent and Easter. The musical will be at St Justin the Martyr Parish, 975 Fischer Blvd. on April 3 at 4 p.m. Leo Grinberg plays the role of Jesus and Nikki Casseri plays Mary. The cast also features Linda Garrity, Marian Lizzio, Brandon Schraml, Elisa Fucich and Keith McCormick. The Xavier Company is a unique group of Christian performing artists in residence at NYC’s Saint Francis Xavier Church. These professionally trained actors, singers and dancers perform original works focused on themes of faith and social justice. Founded in 1982, the Xavier Company is celebrating its 34th anniversary of performing arts ministry in the tristate area. There is no admission fee, but there will be a freewill offering after the performance followed by refreshments in the Parish Hall.
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TOMS RIVER – The American Legion Auxiliary presents its Annual Gift Auction on April 10 from noon to 5 p.m. The event will be held at 2025 Church Road. Admission is $8 per person. Prizes include an RCA 50-inch Smart TV. All of the proceeds will go toward veterans.
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OCEAN COUNTY – Join the Garden State Philharmonic for Una Bella Notte, a very special evening of food, wine and song at Enzo’s Caffe Italia Ristorante, 2414 Route 37 East, Toms River on April 28 at 6 p.m. Enjoy five courses accompanied by select Italian wines and moving compositions of history’s great Italian operatic composers with instrumental accompaniment. This event is hosted annually by Philharmonic supporters Mario and Mary Marano and Judith and Stephan Leone, with music and professional talents selected by Maestro Anthony LaGruth. Net proceeds benefit the Garden State Philharmonic Symphony Society, its professional orchest r a , com mu n it y chorus, Youth Orchestra (GSPYO) and other community programs. Business dress required. $85 per person tickets; tickets must be reserved
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Services PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Celebrating almost five decades of service. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. See all our anniversary and monthly specials. 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) Handyman - Home repairs, painting, powerwashing, yard work, quality work at low prices. No job too small. Veteran Discounts. Bob 732-606-6750. (16) Wallpaper and Bordering - Hanging and removal of old. No job too big or small. Great references. Call Angela 609-891-8544. (46) Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, c r u i s e , s h o p s , A t l a n t i c C i t y, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725. (50) Custom Shelving – Organize your garage, basement, walk-in closets. All wood shelving made and installed to meet your needs. Nice, affordable and very strong. Call Gus 732-363-6292. (15) Painting - By neat, meticulous craftsman who will beat any written estimate. Interior/exterior. Free estimate. Fully insured. 732-5067787, 646-643-7678. (14) Roofing Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows, gutters. Repairs and discounted new installations. Prompt service. Insured. NJ license #13HV01888400. Special spring discounts. Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (14)
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Philharmonic To Perform Beethoven Symphony
OCEAN COUNTY – The Garden State Philharmonic wraps its 60th anniversary season at the Jersey Shore with a focus on Beethoven. The events focus on Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 and milestone human events in the composer’s life. The Garden State Philharmonic’s professional orchestra will close its season with Beethoven’s Ninth on May 22 at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church in Toms River. The Philharmonic is also hosting a onenight only showing of the documentary film “Following the Ninth: In the Footsteps of Beethoven’s Final Symphony” at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College on April 23. Tickets and program information can be obtained by calling 732-255-0460 or by
visiting GardenStatePhilharmonic.org. The documentary film April 23 is a special event offered to elevate the depth of the experience for those attending the GSP’s live concert of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 in May. Written and directed by Kerry Candaele, the film follows the impact of Beethoven’s last symphony on people’s lives around the world. Filmed on five continents and in 12 countries, “Following the Ninth” is the story of four people whose lives have been transformed, repaired and healed by the 9th’s message: Alle Menschen werden Bruder (All People Are Connected.) Admission to the April 23 movie showing is free to May 22 Beethoven’s Ninth ticket-holding patrons. For the documentary viewing by itself, it is a $5 per person donation.
in 1785 and revised in 1803, with additions made by the composer. This special afternoon concert by the Garden State Philharmonic, under the direction of Anthony LaGruth, will be performed at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church on Hooper Avenue in Toms River. Concert tickets range from $12 to $48, with pricing options for senior citizens, students and groups of 10 or more. St. Joseph’s Food Pantry will be the GSP’s charity pairing partner for this program supporting the GSP’s 60th anniversary theme of feeding your soul and the hungry with music. For tickets and program information about “Following the Ninth” in April, Beethoven’s Ninth in May and other upcoming events, call 732-255-0460 or visit GardenStatePhilharmonic.org.
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Polish American Club Trip Line-Up TOMS RIVER – On June 29 the Polish American Club of Toms River is heading to Caesars to see “My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish.” You will receive $25 slot play. On September 14, the club is heading to the Trump Taj for Barbara and Frank, the concert that never was with $25 slot play.
Maestro Anthony LaGruth will facilitate an open audience discussion immediately following the film. On May 22 at 2:30 p.m. the Garden State Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra will host a live concert of Beethoven’s Ninth, or Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125. The orchestra is joined by the voices of the GSP community chorus. Completed in 1824, the symphony is considered by many to one of the best-known works in classical music and, among critics, one of Beethoven’s greatest works. The symphony was the first example of a major composer using voices in a symphony (thus making it a “choral” symphony). The words are sung during the final movement by four vocal soloists and a chorus. Lyrics were taken from the words of Ode to Joy, a poem written by Friedrich Schiller
On October 23, the club will head to at Resorts for Andre and Cirell, with a $10 slot play. For more information and tickets, call Helen Gulya 732-281-1422, Janice Zwolinski 732-240-1556 or Cathy Bilicki at 732-5047607.
TOMS RIVER – Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity has created a new initiative to honor or memorialize veterans with the Padlocks for Patriots program. How it works: Purchase a lock for $20 from the office at 1201 Lakewood Road/ Route 166; inscribe the lock by etching or painting a name or other sentiment on the lock with tools provided
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Toms River Animal Shelter Adoptions
TOMS RIVER – If you are interested in adopting an animal, contact the Toms River animal shelter directly at 732-341-1000 ext.7300. Applications are required when adopting a pet. Applications are held for 24 to 48 hours for screening. If approved, a fee of $40 is required and no credit cards accepted. If a resident application is approved, a representative will contact applicant and make arrangements to finalize the adoption. The shelter reserves the right to deny any applications for any reason. Any animal adopted is required to
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Born to Play, Children’s Program
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Parks and Recreation Department is conducting a new program called Born to Play. Children will enjoy indoor bowling, basketball and parachute games. The cost is $5 per child, ages 3 to 5 years. The class will be held at the Program Room of the Parks Administration Office, 1198 Bandon Road, on April 14 from 10 to 10:45 a.m.
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TOMS RIVER – The Knights of Columbus, St. Joseph’s Council #4969 is a fraternal, family oriented organization for Catholic men. The Knights support the church and its priests. In the spirit of community involvement, they raise funds for various charities,
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The Need For Wills For Families With Young Children By: Robert C. Shea, Esq. & Marc S. Galella, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates To many people, a Will is something which older persons should have so that they can distribute their assets in an orderly manner after their passing. Many younger people, to whom death is merely an abstract and something they do not anticipate will happen in the immediate future, believe that they do not need to have a Will. Such people are very mistaken and not having a Will may lead to many problem if they pass away without a Will. Everybody should have a Will. A Will is the only way that you can ensure that your assets will be distributed the way that you intend to best protect your loved ones. This is especially true of parents who have young children. By young children, we mean minor children under the age of 18 years. If one of the parents were to pass away before the other, in most cases, the assets of the deceased parent will pass to the surviving parent. This presumes that there is not a Will providing otherwise. Similarly, if one parent were to pass away, the surviving parent would continue as the guardian of any minor children. But what happens in the case where both parents pass away leaving behind minor children? Without a Will, what takes place can create issues for the children. In the instance of where both parents pass away without a Will and leave behind minor children, all of the parents’ assets will pass by the law of intestacy to the minor children to be divided into equal shares. The money will be held in an account in the Surrogate’s Office in the county in which the parents resided. The Surrogate will hold the money in the account until each child reaches the age of 18 years at which time the Surrogate will give each child their equal share of the parents’ assets. Many parents may find this objectionable because they may not believe that their children are mature enough to handle money at that age. Allowing a child to receive money at such a young age may defeat the parents’ intent to allow the money to be used for the child’s college education.
Also, because the money is being held by the Surrogate, it will be necessary for the person with custody of the children to have to apply to the Surrogate’s office whenever money may be needed for the children and to satisfy the Surrogate that the money is being used for a proper purpose. Finally, the money would be divided equally among the children which may not be what all parents want. By making a Will, the parents can establish a trust in the Will and determine how the money will be divided among the children and the ages at which the children will receive the money. Further, by the Will, the parents can name a trustee who will handle the money for the children. Perhaps a more pressing question in the event that both parents should pass away without a Will, is who will be the person or person who will have custody of the children until each reaches the age of 18 years? In many cases, a family member will step forward and seek to have the court award them custody. But suppose there is no family member willing to do so? What if the family member who steps forward is not the person the parents would want to have custody of your children? What if the parents’ respective families begin to fight over which side should have custody? As you can see, not providing for the custody of children by way of a Will can create real issues and possibly put the welfare of the children at risk. By making a Will, the parents can name a person as the guardian of the children until they reach the age of 18. The easiest way to solve these issues is that all parents with minor children should have a Will specifying who are the persons who should have custody of the minor children and establishing a trust so that the monetary assets will be handled properly and maintained for the children under they reach a mature age. We urge all parents of minor children to have a Will prepared to protect their children and their assets.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Small things make a big difference. Write down your ideas and inspiring thoughts, make lists to prioritize your tasks and take note of all the most important details. In the week ahead you may move in lofty circles. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Keep your goals firmly in mind. Minor spats can distract you this week. Fun and games might not be suitable for serious subjects or at the workplace, but some gentle teasing might smooth out little aggravations. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The process of becoming more in tune with your surroundings requires processing information. In the week to come you may be more concerned about facts than fantasies. Domestic duties can be rewarding. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Forge ahead and achieve your goals. You may appear more sociable and outgoing in the upcoming week and may be more attractive to the opposite sex. It will be easy to focus your energies on sterling accomplishments. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You can become the leader of the pack. You will have plenty of opportunity to show off your leadership skills and dedication in the week ahead. A powerful friend can exert influence on your behalf if asked. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You will need to think about the direction new relationships should take. Demands on your resources could require a key decision in the week ahead. Enthusiastically meet challenges of this type and rise to the occasion. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Focus on
your work and improving your health as this week unfolds. You may have big dreams about money making activities as ideas for achieving your goals builds. If you apply yourself you can finish projects. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Fake it until you make it. Throughout the week to come you may be able to put on a good front and appear more talented and accomplished than you really are. Someone may develop romantic ideas about you. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Slow and easy does it. In the week to come make an effort to accept personal criticism with good grace and use it as a fulcrum to make improvements on many levels. Work hard and play harder. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Have faith that the universe will reward your efforts. Rub the lamp and the genie might grant your wishes in the week ahead. Spend extra money to obtain your heart’s desire and you will be glad you did. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In the week ahead you can take advantage of being mentally incisive. You possess the ability to grasp details in depth. You may need to bring rational thinking to bear on some stressful situations in the workplace. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Just smile and play along. You can make headway on the career front in the week ahead by being pleasant and sociable. Share your schedule with loved ones so that your plans don’t cause a conflict with anyone else. (c) 2016 TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.
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Springtime is just a few days old. Already, enthusiastic cooks everywhere are celebrating its arrival by preparing lighter, fresher-tasting dishes that feature the finest seasonal produce. From salads and soups to main courses and sides, young leaves, roots, shoots, pods and other edible plants are beguiling food lovers with their bright colors, crisp textures and delicate flavors. It’s one of my favorite times of year. Yet, to tell you the truth, seasonality just isn’t what it used to be. Thanks to modern growing techniques and the ease of shipping produce not just across the country but also around the world, seasonality can sometimes seem like a meaningless concept to anyone strolling through a well-stocked supermarket. That’s why I prefer to buy my produce from a farmers’ market or directly from the grower, as I often do from the renowned farm run by my friends, the Chino family, in northern San Diego County. That’s the best way to be sure the vegetables and fruits you buy have been responsibly grown and harvested at the peak of their natural season, and that their journey to your kitchen does not involve a globally large carbon footprint. Cooking with the true seasons, you can genuinely taste the difference. As a perfect example, I’d like to share my variation on a classic recipe. In France, cooks often celebrate spring’s arrival by serving an elegant appetizer of cooked asparagus spears accompanied by a rich vinaigrette dressing, melted butter or even richer Hollandaise sauce. I love that tradition. But in my efforts to eat more healthfully, I’ve developed a variation that provides all the classic flavors with very little fat. I serve the bright green spears with a sauce based on lusciously creamy nonfat Greek yogurt, quickly flavored with a reduction of fresh citrus juices and a touch of tangy mustard. (The dressing is also great served with other vegetable crudites.) The preparation is as easy and delicious as it sounds. And there’s very little effort involved in preparing the asparagus. First, if the asparagus I’m preparing are any thicker than a pencil, I always make sure to peel the lower two-thirds of each spear for absolute tenderness. Then I always blanch the asparagus, briefly boiling it and then immediately plunging it into ice water (a step that safeguards its bright-green color and tender-crisp flavor). So I hope you’ll head for your nearest farmers’ market and buy some asparagus soon. Then, please try my recipe and join me in celebrating the season.
ASPARAGUS WITH CITRUS-MUSTARD YOGURT SAUCE Serves 4 2 pounds (1 kg) asparagus, preferably jumbo spears Kosher salt 2 cups (500 mL) fresh orange juice 1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh lemon juice 1 cup (250 mL) plain nonfat Greek yogurt Freshly ground white pepper 2 tablespoons grainy mustard 12 cherry tomatoes, halved, for garnish Fresh chives, finely chopped, or edible flowers (such as chive blossoms), for garnish With a swivel-bladed vegetable peeler, strip off the tough outer layer from the bottom two thirds of each asparagus stalk, resting the stem end of each stalk on a work surface as you peel it. Cut off the tough end of each stalk with a sharp knife. In a pot large and wide enough to submerge all the asparagus, bring salted water to a boil over high heat. Meanwhile, fill a large mixing bowl with ice cubes and water and place it on the counter near the stove. Add the peeled asparagus to the boiling water. Cook the spears until al dente, tender but still slightly crisp, 4 to 5 minutes for jumbo spears or about 3 minutes for pencil-thin spears from the time the water returns to a boil. The tip of a small, sharp knife should easily pierce the thick part of a spear. As soon as the asparagus is done, use tongs to lift the spears out of the boiling water, and submerge them directly in the ice water. Leave to chill, about 30 seconds. Drain the spears well and transfer them to a tray lined with a clean kitchen towel. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve. As soon as you put the asparagus in the refrigerator, start preparing the sauce. In a medium nonreactive saucepan, combine the orange and lemon juices and bring them to a brisk simmer over high heat. Continue simmering, whisking occasionally and adjusting the heat as necessary to prevent the juices from boiling over, until the liquid has reduced to 1/3 to 1/2 cup (85 to 125 mL) and is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a measuring cup and leave to cool. In a medium bowl, whisk the yogurt until its texture has loosened up slightly. Season with salt and pepper. Add the mustard and stir with a whisk until well blended. Whisking continuously, gradually stir in the cooled juice reduction. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve. To serve the asparagus, arrange the spears on four chilled serving plates. Spoon a little sauce over them, garnish with cherry tomatoes, and sprinkle with chives or edible flowers. Pass extra sauce at the table.
(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2016 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.
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