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April 9, 2016

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TR POLICE REMEMBER K-9 THUNDER

By Catherine Galioto TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Police Depar tment announced the sad passing of one of its beloved K-9 officers, Thunder, and extended condolences to his handler and partner Sgt. James Reilly.

Passing away peacefully from natural causes, K-9 Officer Thunder had spent his retirement since 2013 with his family getting his head and belly rubbed.

But throughout this 10 years in the K-9 unit, Thunder was praised as a hard-working, beloved part of the force.

Thunder racked up countless community demonstrations, and also assisted in missing persons searches, patrol work and narcotics detection, said Toms River Police Spokesperson Ralph Stocco.

“He was a crowd favorite because of his big size and big heart. Whether preforming in front of elementary school children, senior citizens or at the Ocean County Fair every summer Thunder loved the spotlight,” Stocco said in the police department’s announcement of Thunder’s death. “He had a unique personality that allowed him to complete all of his duties, while always wanting to be praised.”

Thunder came to this county from Czechoslovakia in 2003 to begin his

Two Candidates Run For Council Seat

By Catherine Galioto TOMS RIVER – The unexpired term of the Ward 2 seat on the township council is up for grabs this November, and with the filing deadline passed this week, one candidate from each party is running.

The Democrat candidate is Daniel Rodrick of 10th Street, who ran for council on the Democrat slate last year. Rodrick earned the top votes of his slate then, but not enough to win a council seat against the incumbent Republicans, who bested their challengers by a 3,000-vote margin.

The Republican candidate is Kevin M. Geoghegan of Daisy Road, who was appointed to the Ward 2 council seat this year. The appointment filled the vacancy of Brian Kubiel, who successfully ran for the Councilman-At-Large seat.

The one-year unexpired term on the council is the only township race this November.

The township council is comprised of three at-large seats representing the entire township and four seats for each of the wards, and Republicans control all of those seats plus the mayoral spot.

The filing deadline was April 4, for the June 7 primary, which creates an uncontested primary for the local race.

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–Photos courtesy Toms River Police K-9 Officer Thunder – who had a 10-year career with Toms River Police helping with patrols, missing persons searches and drug detection before his retirement in 2013 – passed away peaceably from natural causes. training as a police K-9 for the Toms River Police Department. He was crossed trained for patrol work and narcotics detection.

“Thunder was eager to preform and easily trained,” said Stocco.

The work Thunder assisted on was di-

verse. “Throughout Thunder’s career he was involved in many calls for service. Some of these included building searches for suspects, tracks for missing persons, tracks for suspects from (K-9 - See Page 4)

Tourism Numbers Show Peak Year BlueClaws Start Season Away

–Photo by Catherine Galioto The county and state said 2015 saw strong growth in number of tourists, and subsequent bolstered economy, citing the rebound of attractions such as Seaside Heights after Superstorm Sandy.

By Catherine Galioto OCEAN COUNTY – County officials looked back to 2015 to predict an even stronger tourist season ahead.

Saying tourism is the county’s number one industry, freeholders reported recently tourism counted for $4.6 billion of the local economy last year. That’s up from $4.3 billion in 2014.

Those dollars are driven by attractions such as the oceanfront beaches, boardwalks and their attractions for day trippers and vacationers, but also in the Pinelands with Six Flags Great Adventure and the growing agri-tourism economy.

(Tourism - See Page 5)

LAKEWOOD – The BlueClaws opened the season on April 7 in Lexington, Kentucky against the Legends (Royals).

Opening Day at FirstEnergy Park, presented by Jenkinson’s Boardwalk, is April 14 at 6:35 p.m. against the Greensboro Grasshoppers (Marlins).

The roster includes 2015 Phillies firstround pick Cornelius Randolph and fellow top prospect Franklyn Kilome, both ranked among the top ten prospects in the system per Baseball America. Randolph, an outfielder, is ranked sixth in the system per Baseball America, while Kilome, a pitcher, is ranked seventh. Additionally, among the BA top 30, pitcher Alberto Tirado (18th)

and catcher Deivi Grullon (20th) open the season with Lakewood.

Randolph, from Williamson, Georgia, was the 10th overall pick in last year’s draft.

He will become the seventh Phillies firstround pick to play for the BlueClaws and the second-highest drafted player, behind only Gavin Floyd (a 2002 BlueClaw who was the fourth overall pick in the 2001 draft). Randolph hit .302 in his pro debut last year over 53 games with the Gulf Coast League Phillies.

Joining Randolph in the outfield are Zach Coppola, who stole 19 bases with Williamsport last year after being drafted in the

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burglaries, narcotic searches, as well as protecting police officers at large disturbances,” Stocco said.

He recalled some of the highlights of Thunder’s career, such as moments where his narcotics detection lead to successfully getting large amounts of drugs off the streets and dealers arrested: “One of the highlights of K-9 Thunder’s career was when he was called upon to conduct a narcotics search. Thunder gave a positive indication on a hidden compartment in a van that yielded a quantity of cocaine. As the investigation continued, Thunder was then tasked with conducting a narcotics search on the exterior of multiple storage units. Thunder’s positive indication resulted in a search warrant being obtained and a large quantity of cocaine was seized and multiple parties were arrested for narcotics distribution.”

As is tradition with many K-9 officers, a

retired canine lives with the family of his handler and partner he worked alongside.

In place for Toms River since 1986, the K-9 unit teams see 16 weeks of training that teach tasks such as how to track a human scent, perform building and area searches and apprehend suspects. After that, K-9s have a 12-week narcotics school where the dogs learn to sniff out various illegal narcotics.

The K-9 unit for Toms River is overseen

by Sgt. Reilly, who works with his K-9 partner Brutus. The other teams in the unit are Patrolman Scott Eubanks and K-9 Boris, Patrolman Kyle Martucci and K-9 Cyrus and Patrolman Rich Buhowski and K-9 Gunnar. All of the K-9s currently working in Toms River are German Shepherds purchased from Europe with donations from several local organizations along with drug forfeiture funds.

They are also outfitted with protective vests that are bullet-proof and stab-resistant, donated by the organization Vested Interest in K-9s.

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Night Of The Stars At Jakes Branch

BEACHWOOD – Spend the night under the stars and up on the five-story observation tower overlooking the Pinelands with A.S.T.R.A. (Astronomical Society of the Toms River Area).

If you’re a budding astronomer or a stargazer, this night is for you. Volunteer members of the club will be on-site to share their out-of-this world knowledge and answer your questions about the great unknown.

They will have telescopes to use, but if

you have your own telescope, feel free to bring it along. The club members will be happy to give you pointers on how to find the planets and locate constellations. No registration required.

The free event is held at the Nature Center, Jakes Branch County Park. Events are 8 to 10 p.m. on April 16; and 9 to 11 p.m. on May 14 and June 11.

For more information, visit co.ocean.nj.us/ OCParks/.

CORRECTION In the April 2, 2016 edition of the Toms River Times, a phone number was incorrect. We regret the error and apologize for any inconvenience it may have caused.

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“There is no question that tourism is the number one industry in Ocean County,” said Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari in a prepared statement. “These numbers prove that tourism is not only strong, but is growing.”

Vicari’s comments followed a report from the state Division of Travel and Tourism on the statewide tourism figures from 2015, that said “good summer weather and the fading memory of Sandy helped” the year’s numbers grow.

Statewide, tourism demand grew 3.3 percent in 2015, reaching $43.4 billion.

The state uses figures such as its receipt of taxes on hotel beds, as well as the collection

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13th round from South Dakota State, Jose Pujols, Damek Tomscha, who hit .282 with nine home runs as a BlueClaw last year, and Jiandido Tromp, who hit nine home runs, all in the second half, as the BlueClaws last year.

The five player infield includes Josh Tobias, a 10th round pick from the University of Florida who hit .321 (third best in the NY-Penn League) with 12 stolen bases in Williamsport last year. He’s joined by Grenny Cumana, Brendon Hayden, who hit .291 in Williamsport after being taken in the 16th round from Virginia Tech, Jan

The Toms River Times, April 9, 2016, Page 5 of tolls, employment reports, sales tax and more, to gauge its findings for the annual report.

In 2015, Ocean County tourism generated $451.4 million in state and local tax revenue, and more than 37,000 tourism-related jobs were created here.

That means Ocean County now accounts for more than 10 percent of all tourism dollars generated in the state, making it the third top county for tourism, behind Cape May and Atlantic counties. Monmouth County’s tourism economy is half of Ocean’s, at $2.4 billion, according to the state report.

“We’ve seen a five percent increase in tourism dollars in only one year,” said Vicari, who serves as liaison to the Ocean County

Department of Business Development and Tourism. “We fully expect to see this number grow with each passing season.”

He predicted the figure could grow to $5 billion in the coming years.

Both the state report and county officials said 2015 was a peak year. The previous peak year was 2012, before Superstorm Sandy devastated the area. The growth, both said, is due in part to rebuilding efforts, as attractions in many areas are now open for subsequent seasons after closure or reconstruction from Sandy in the summer of 2013.

However in some areas, such as Seaside Heights, a number of attractions are still absent, while the Surflight Theater on Long Beach Island recently declared bankruptcy.

Still, most beaches are open with board-

walks rebuilt, and that plus the season’s lower gas prices and strong weather helped bring more visitors to Ocean County, spending more and staying longer than the previous season.

“For more than 100 years tourists have been coming to Ocean County. People around the state and in New York and Philadelphia know the good things we have to offer,” said Freeholder Jack Kelly, who is also director of Law and Public Safety. “Our Tourism Department has done a great job reaching out to other parts of the country and to Canada in an effort to attract new visitors.”

The complete state report can be found at state.nj.us/state/pdf/2015-nj-economic-impact. pdf.

Hernandez, and Emmanuel Marrero. Both Cumana and Marrero spent part of last year with the BlueClaws.

The two catchers are Grullon, who spent last year with Lakewood, and Austin Bossart, a 15th round pick last year from the University of Pennsylvania.

The 13-man pitching staff includes Kilome, who baseball America ranks seventh in the system and went 3-2 with a 3.28 ERA with Williamsport last year. Tyler Gilbert, a 6th round pick last year from USC, and Luke Leftwich, a seventh round pick last year from Wofford, join the BlueClaws after pitching last year in Williamsport.

Robert Tasin, a 19th round pick from Oklahoma that led the NY-Penn League with 17

saves last year, will make his BlueClaws debut this season. Kenny Koplove, a Philadelphia native that went to William Penn Charter and was a 17th round pick last year from Duke, will also make his BlueClaws debut this year.

The roster includes two players that came to the organization in recent trades. Pitcher Harold Arauz was acquired from the Astros in the December trade that sent Ken Giles to Houston. Pitcher Alberto Tirado was acquired from the Blue Jays in the July trade that sent Ben Revere to Toronto.

The roster also includes two former supplemental first-round picks from the 2012 draft in pitchers Shane Watson and Mitch Gueller, with Gueller making his

BlueClaws debut after going 10-1 with Williamsport last year.

Shawn Williams returns to Lakewood for a second season managing the BlueClaws. He is joined by hitting coach Nelson Prada, who was also with the BlueClaws last year, and pitching coach Brian Sweeney, who spent last year with the Gulf Coast League Phillies. Athletic trainer Takayuki Sakurai returns for a third season with the BlueClaws and Scott Smith, in his first year with the Phillies, is the club’s strength and conditioning coach.

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Featured Letter All Deserve Access To Healthy Food

According to a recent repor t by The Food Tr u s t , t h e He a lt hy Corner Store Initiative has helped to improve healthy food access in lower-income communities throughout New Jersey. The Food Tr ust, the New Jersey Par t nership for Healthy Kids and the American Heart Association convened a statewide task force to examine and address the needs of communities which lack access to nutritious foods.

For many New Jerseyans, access to healthy, fresh foods is simply not an option. Without ready access to a supermarket, many residents shop at corner stores w h i c h of t e n s t o c k low-nut r it ive food s high in sugar and fat.

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erages, can increase risk for heart disease and stroke according to the American Heart Association.

T he New Jersey Healthy Corner Store Initiative, along with support from legislation called the Healthy Food Retailer Act (A1877, S-1129), could make a positive health and economic impact in the Garden State.

Not only do these initiatives improve access to healthy foods but they also help generate tax revenue and create jobs.

Don’t all New Jerseyans deserve access to healthy, fresh food?

You can help improve the health and quality of life for New Jersey residents by encouraging your legislator to support these important bills.

Carol Gill, MD President, NJ American Heart Association

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Company Needs To Patrol For Dead Street Lights I appreciate the interest and focus of the letter from Bob Martino (The Times, March 5, 2016, “Get What You Pay For”) regarding the cost to taxpayers for street lights in Berkeley Township and the steps to take in reporting a non-functional one.

There are at least 12 non-working street lights along Route 9, North and South, from Berkeley Plaza (Shop-Rite) and Rite-Aid to Wells Mills Road in Waretown. I drive this route every Saturday evening to and from Albert Hall in Waretown. Although most of the non-working lights I see are in Lacey and Ocean Townships, it benefits the safety of all residents of Ocean County if there were a more efficient method in place to deal with non-lit street lamps than that suggested by Bob Martino.

Unless one lives in a residential neighborhood, it is difficult to identify one along the highway. During daylight hours it is impossible to determine a non-working light. During daylight hours and after sundown, it is dangerous to stop along the shoulder of the road to read a pole number.

I suggest that a JCP&L company worker or a county/state road maintenance worker periodically patrol Route 9 in the county portion of the road after sundown to identify a faulty light. A suitable vehicle with blinking emergency

Letters To The Editor lights is safer on the shoulder of the highway than that of an ordinary citizen in his personal vehicle.

Of course, if one can safely identify a non-working light in Berkeley Township then follow Bob Martin’s instructions given in his letter.

He suggests that you call JCP&L at 888-544-4877 with the location and pole number.

Camille Fanning Pine Beach

Re: “Origin of Morals”

In response to the recent letter, “Origin of Morals.”

Those who claim the Bible as the source of morality, have obviously never read it from beginning to end.

No one in their right mind would consider the people of biblical times as role models for morality.

Nur t ure a child f rom birth with love, respect and care, and you’ll likely create a well adjusted member of society, who will treat others with the same respect and care. It is only common sense to strive at creating a better world to live in. Isn’t that what morality is all about? Making the world a better place for us and all those who come after us.

Reason, logic and critical thinking is the origin of morality.

Ludy Morris Jackson

Today’s Voters W h at i s w r ong w it h vot e r s t od ay t hat t hey will blindly follow any

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charismatic Pied Piper, no matter what they say?

We have had almost eight years of this type of leadership. Have Americans been so du mbed dow n that they will believe any political con artist? I can understand the anger and frustration with politics, but the voters themselves helped create this mess!

Yo u h a ve p e o pl e w h o vote only for what’s-in it-for-me; and those who a re loyal on ly to t hei r pa r t y, no mat ter what.

What about being loyal to what’s right and good for the whole country!

We have one popular ca nd id at e who je opa rdized the security of the nation, then lied about it; another is a socialist that wants to give ever yone free everything–but the problem with socialism is you quick ly r u n out of other people’s money.

Then you have the magician that is going to fix whatever ails America, but no specif ic plan on how he is going to pull the rabbit out of the hat.

And the list goes on.

We all want a strong, loy a l , s el f- s a c r i f ic i n g leader. But we as Americans need to look in the mir ror. You cannot lift others to a level higher than the one on which you st and, and actions speak louder than words.

Having inf luence is not about elevating yourself, but about lifting others.

The sad part is our children are going to inherit this mess. My advice is, don’t check your brain at the voting booth.

Charles Henke Brick

Address Gender Wage Gap AARP supports a bill (S9 9 2) a w a i t i n g G ov.

Chris Christie’s signature that would tremendously help women facing employment discrimination in pay and benefits. This bi- pa r t is a n leg islat ion should be made law to address continuing and persistent gender-based wage discrimination.

In 2014, female f ulltime workers made only 79 cents for every dollar earned by men, a gender wage gap of 21 percent.

The gender gap is worse for minority women. In 2012 the median an nual earnings of Hispanic women were $28,424, just 54 percent of the median annual earnings of white men.

Unless we act now, most women currently working will be long retired before equal pay for men and women is a common practice. According to projections from the Institute for Women’s Policy Research, we’ll have to wait until 2058 – 42 years from now – before the gap in paychecks between men and women employed in the same occupations is expected to close.

Women’s earnings are ever more impor tant to their families. More than 40 percent of children under 18 live in households where the mother is the sole breadwinner.

Gov. Christie: Do the r ig ht t h i ng for women and their families. Please sign S992.

Brian McGuire Princeton

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Spotlight on Government Correspondence From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

From The Desk Of The Township Council - Ward 3 Councilman Maurice B. Hill

Court Ruling Could Help Dune Project Progress

Maurice B. Hill TOMS RIVER – It is no secret that the federal Army Corps of Engineers dune replenishment project (USACE) remains the Tom s R ive r gove r n i ng body’s top priority since Superstor m Sandy. The project continues to be w r it t e n ab out b e cau se of it s i mp or t a nc e. We need the state and federal governments to install a proper dune system along

our coast. This project is critical to protect not only the bar r ier island but also properties that lie along the water on our mainland.

The USACE beach and dune replenishment proje c t i n cl u d e s b u i l d i n g 22 foot high dunes and widening the beach from the Manasquan Inlet to the Barnegat Inlet. The project will increase the width of our beaches approximately 250 feet. In addition, the USACE will replenish any beach erosion every five years for the next 50 years.

Last week, there was a court ruling that I hope will help move the project forward. Superior Court J u d g e M a r l e n e Ly n c h Ford sided with the state in its effort to seize the land to build the dunes.

Judge Ford ruled in the favor of the state Department of Environ mental Protection and against 28 property owners in Ocean County. The judge ruled that the DEP has the legal right to take property for the federal Army Corps of Eng i ne e r s du ne re plenishment project and had negotiated with the

property owners, even offering low compensation for the land.

This is the first round of cases challenging the USACE project and could be the impetus for other holdout s t o sig n ea se ments voluntarily. Right now, Toms River has eight outstanding easements, four private property owners and four homeowners’ associations. However, there are still 165 holdouts in northern Ocean County who have yet to sign and many other cases challenging the project remain in court. Judge Ford also

made a ruling for towns such a s Bay Hea d a nd Ma ntolok i ng t hat have rock walls to protect their beaches. Judge Ford ruled that those residents are entitled to a special hearing to determine whether the beach replenishment project would be necessar y or if the rock wall would be suff icient protection against future storms. The hearing is set for April 19.

Since Superstorm Sandy, Toms River has experienced many storms and nor’easters that caused coastal f looding and beach erosion. It has been

almost four years since Sandy and our beaches remain more vulnerable than ever. The Township continues to hold phone conferences with the state DEP, Attorney General’s of f ice a nd re pre se nt atives of the OBVTA to assess the progress of the USACE project. Moving forward, I will continue to work with all agencies to ensure the project gets underway as soon as possible. The project will be nef it not on ly Tom s River residents, but all New Jersey residents up and down the coast.

From The Desk Of Freeholder Gerry P. Little Free Document Shredding Program Begins In April OCEA N COU N T Y – Ocean County residents can take advantage of securely disposing personal pap e r s a nd do cu me nt s through the county’s free Re sid e nt ia l D o c u me nt Shredding program beginning in April.

“In 2015, a total of 94 tons or 188,000 pounds of documents were collected and shredded during our collect ion d ates,” said Freeholder Gerry P. Little, who serves as liaison to the Ocean County De-

partment of Solid Waste Management The program will be held in 18 different locations throughout Ocean County. “Ocean County is a large county and we make every effort to make this program easily accessible to all our citizens,” Little said. “With so much focus on identity theft this prog ram helps to keep personal and impor tant i n for mat ion out of t he hands of people who may use it for the wrong rea-

sons.”

“This program was first started in 2008 and has grown in popularity with our residents,” said Freeholder Director John P. Kelly, who also serves as director of Law and Public Safety. “This Board of Freeholders is pleased to provide this ser vice which, in addition to the environmental benefit, is an extra layer of security for our citizens.”

The work is being performed by Autoshred of

Toms River.

Residents are not required to register for this f r e e p r og r a m a n d c a n bring six boxes or bags each day. The program is for all paper documents and paper forms. Paperclips and staples do not have to be removed.

Little noted the shredd i n g u n i t fe a t u r e s a n automat ic feed i ng a nd dumping system, which eliminates the need for human contact with a resident’s documents. Events will r un their complete scheduled time or until t h e t r u ck i s f u l l . T h e tr uck capacity is 8,000 pounds.

The following is a list of dates, times and locations for the Residential Document Shredding Program: April 23, Manchester Township Public Works Ya r d , 136 0 Ro u t e 70 , Manchester Township, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

May 4, Little Egg Harbor Tow n s h i p C o m mu n it y Ce nt e r, 319 We st Calabreeze Way, Little Egg Harbor Tow nship, 9 to

11 a.m.

May 14, Plumsted Township, Lakeview Drive just south of Oakford Lake Park, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

June 4, Ocean Township Municipal Complex, 50 Railroad Avenue, Waretown, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

June 18, Lavallette Firehouse, 124 Washington Ave., 9 to 11 a.m.

June 25, Berkeley Township Recycling Center, 630 Pi newald Keswick Road, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

July 9, Tuckerton Recycling Center, 445 South Green St., 9 to 11 a.m.

July 15, Lakewood Public Works Yard, 1 America Ave., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

July 30, Lacey Township Re cycl i ng Ce nt e r, 820 Municipal Lane, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

August 5, Toms River Tow n s h i p, R ive r wo o d P a r k , 2 5 0 R i v e r wo o d Drive, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

August 20, Lakehurst Public Works Yard, 800 Myr tle St., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

August 27, Brick Township Public Works Yard,

Freeholder Gerry P. Little 836 Ridge Road, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

September 10, Beachwood Mu n icipal Comp l e x , 16 0 0 P i n e w a l d Road, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

September 17, Seaside Heights Recycling Center, Bay Boulevard and She r ma n Avenue, 9 to 11 a.m.

September 24, Beach Haven Municipal Parking Lot, Taylor Avenue, 9 to 11 a.m.

October 15, Point Pleasant Beach Public Works Yard, 301 Cooks Road, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Oct obe r 22 , Ja ck son To w n s h i p M u n i c i p a l Build i ng Lot, 95 West Veterans Highway, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For more information on the program, contact the Ocean Cou nt y Depar tment of Solid Waste Management at 732-506-5047.

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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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BlueClaws Unveil Walk-Off Wednesday Promotion

LAKEWOOD – BlueClaws Wednesday night games are going to be extra special this year. Every fan in the ballpark can “walk off a winner” as part of TD Bank’s Walk-Off Wednesday, presented by Appliance Brokers Limited.

This all-new promotion will take place at the five BlueClaws Wednesday night games this year: April 20, June 16, August 17, 24 and 31.

The Walk-Off Wednesday grand prize will be a $10,000 ABL shopping spree should the BlueClaws hit a walk-off home run at any of the aforementioned games.

However, there will be plenty of chances to win for all fans throughout the night.

At each of the five Wednesday night home games, one fan will win a grand prize (regardless of whether the Blue Claws win) from one of five partners: Samsung, Whirlpool, Frigidaire/ElectroLux, Bosch and SubZero/Wolf. Fans can sign up at the ABL table on the concourse behind home plate to register for the free raffle.

On-field actions will provide prize winners as well. Such prizes throughout

the year include a spring training trip in 2017, autographed BlueClaws merchandise, Phillies tickets, concession items and merchandise items.

The BlueClaws will spin a wheel three times throughout the night. The wheel will land on an in-game action: a BlueClaws run, an extra-base hit, batting around in the order or others. If that action happens, a group of fans will win an additional prize.

At all five Walk-Off Wednesday games, the BlueClaws will have Skechers Choose For Shoes, where one fan will walk-off with a new pair of shoes from Skechers.

Long Island Iced Tea will also provide a prize pack for select fans at all five WalkOff Wednesday games.

For tickets to these or any BlueClaws game, call 732-901-7000 option 2.

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.

Opening Day 2016, presented by Jenkinson’s Boardwalk, is April 14 at 6:35 p.m.

Gift Auction To Benefit Veterans

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. Admis-

sion is $8 per person.

Great prizes include an RCA 50-inch Smart TV. All of the proceeds will go toward veterans.

Open Gym Night For Teens

TOMS RIVER – Open Gym Night for teens in seventh through 12 grade will be held on April 9 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Joseph School, 685 Hooper Ave.

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LAKEHURST – For over two decades, Micromedia Publications, Inc. has provided local communities in New Jersey with high quality weekly newspapers. The company is pleased to announce a distribution expansion and a number of new web initiatives.

All seven of Micromedia’s newspapers are now available in Wawa stores in their respective communities. The papers are: The Toms River Times, The Manchester Times, The Berkeley Times, The Brick Times, The Jackson Times, The Southern Ocean Times and The Howell Times.

The free papers are located inside the front vestibule and feature a plethora of interesting content from local community news to town and countywide events. Look for the newest edition each and every Saturday.

In addition to Wawa locations, Micromedia’s newspapers can be picked up at supermarkets, in high-traffic shopping centers, medical offices, libraries, small businesses, municipal buildings and some papers have home delivery routes. The company is always adding new distribution sites.

Over the last year, Micromedia has expanded their web offerings with the introduction of social media profiles including

Facebook, Google+, Twitter and Instagram.

The website, micromediapubs.com, is chock-full of news content, social media links, community events and advertising opportunities. You can now read all seven newspapers on your desktop, smartphone and tablet.

“As we mark 21 years in business, we are very excited about our distribution expansion and web initiatives,” said Jason Allentoff, general manager and editor-in-chief.

“Being in Wawa stores has helped us grow by leaps and bounds – not only with our readers but with our advertisers who make it possible to keep our papers free.”

The Micromedia newspapers have not only been vital sources of information, but have proven to be an indispensable means of dialogue through Editorial and Letters To The Editor features. The company plans to continue the expansion, both in print and on the web.

For more information on becoming a distribution location, call 732-657-7344 extension 611 and speak with Laura Hoban, distribution manager.

For information on advertising, call 732657-7344 extension 202.

NARFE Monthly Meeting Information

LAKEHURST – The next regular monthly meeting of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees is April 18 at 1 p.m.

The meeting will be held at the Manchester Town Hall, Civic Center, 1 Colonial Drive in the basement.

A speaker from Healing Hands Wellness Center in Manahawkin will attend the meeting.

Any postal or federal active or retirees are eligible to join NARFE. For more information, contact Bill at 732350-1761.

The deadline for changing political party affiliations is April 13. The deadline to register to vote in the June 7 Primary election is May 17.

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First Woman To Enlist In Battalion

–Photo courtesy Toms River Township TOMS RIVER – At the recent Council meeting, Alexandra Palmieri, 19, was recognized by the Mayor and Council for being the first woman from Ocean County to enlist in a combat role in the United States Army Mid-Atlantic Recruiting Battalion. Palmier has enlisted as a combat engineer and starts basic training in April.

Senior Citizen Prom

TOMS RIVER – The Donovan Catholic National Honor Society is hosting its annual Senior Citizen Prom on April 10. The theme for this year is “Safari.” The prom will be from

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Tickets are available by calling Leslie at 732349-8801 ext. 2407. The cost is $5 per ticket and will be sold on a first come, first served basis.

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VFW Post 10185 News

BERKELEY – The next meeting of Silver Ridge/Holiday VFW Post 10185 is on April 21 at 1 p.m. The meeting will be held at Silver Ridge Park West Clubhouse, 145 Westbrook Drive. The VFW holds its meetings on the third Thursday of every month during the day time, so no one has to worry about driving at night.

To join this post, bring a copy of your discharge (DD-214) to the meeting and you will be signed up right away. You will get a chance to socialize with fellow veterans and make new friends. If you need a ride to the meeting, or just want more information, call Commander Gerald LaRoque at 732-503-4875.

Upcoming important dates are: April 21 – At noon, the Executive Board of the VFW Post will meet before the regular post meeting at the Silver Ridge West Clubhouse.

April 26 – At 7 p.m., Commander Gerald LaRocque and his staff will attend the VFW District 12 meeting in Bayville,

where the newest VFW programs and events will be discussed. There will also be nominations and the election of District 12’s Officers to guide the district in the coming year. Any other post member wishing to attend this meeting may call LaRocque.

VFW Post 10185 needs more people to join the Color guard. The post will pay for your uniform and equipment. If you would like to be a member of the Color guard or want more information, contact LaRocque.

The Mid-Atlantic Branch of the Second Indian Head Division Association is looking for new members. All veterans of the Army’s 2nd Infantry Division are invited to join, in particular those living in the states of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware. Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia.

For more information, call Harry Roye at 804-526-0828 or send an email to hkroye@comcast.net.

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

regularly 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 732581-946, Ann at 732-473-9727 or Deacon Romy at 732-240-4387.

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Awardees Honored For Arts, Heritage Achievement

TOMS RIVER – Individuals who have contributed to the arts and Ocean County’s heritage were honored during the fifth annual “Salute to Ocean County: A Celebration of Arts and Heritage.”

“Each year we salute men and women who have contributed greatly to the arts and keeping alive the heritage of this great County,” said Ocean County Freeholder John C. Bartlett Jr., who serves as liaison to the Cultural and Heritage Commission and the College. “We also recognize the participants of the Teen Arts Festival who consistently demonstrate their wonderful artistic skills and talents.

“On behalf of the Board of Freeholders, I congratulate all of the honorees and extend our appreciation for helping to make Ocean County the great place it is,” he said.

This year, Carl Jablonski received the Pauline S. Miller Lifetime Achievement Award for Ocean County History, which recognizes his county-wide impact and advocacy of Ocean County heritage. As the Founder and President of the Navy Lakehurst Historical Society, he has been preserving and promoting the history of Na-

val Air Station Lakehurst for over 30 years.

Cathleen Engelsen, is the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement in the Arts in Ocean County. She is being recognized for her extraordinary achievements and contributions to the quality of life in Ocean County. Known throughout New Jersey, her historical paintings can be found in top restaurant chains, hotels and executive offices around the state.

Marshall Kern received Special Recognition for Advancement of the Arts in Ocean County, recognizing his significant contributions to the artistic culture of Ocean County and New Jersey. As Chair of the Community Arts Project (CAP), he is a driving force in creating economic growth through the arts in Downtown Toms River.

“It is our honor to be a sponsor and work with the Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission to make this a successful event,” said Jeremy Grunin, executive director of the Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation. “It gives us great pride to know that Ocean County is full of talented people and we are thrilled to be able to celebrate them.”

“Heathers The Musical” To Debut

TOMS RIVER – Join Exit 82 Theatre for the opening of its eighth season with “HEATHERS The Musical.” “HEATHERS The Musical” is the darkly delicious adaptation of the 1988 cult classic movie, “Heathers.” Veronica Sawyer, a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High: the Heathers. But before she can get comfortable atop the high school food chain, Veronica falls in love with the dangerously sexy new kid J.D. When Heather Chandler, the Almighty, kicks her out of the group, Veronica decides to bite the bullet and kiss up to Heather’s, but J.D. has another plan for

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Performances run April 14 at 7 p.m., April 15 at 8 p.m., April 16 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. and April 17 at 2 p.m. All performances will be held at the historic Strand Center for the Arts in downtown Lakewood. This gorgeous theater boasts plush velvet seating, breathtaking architecture, a spacious lobby, extensive concessions and free parking lots conveniently located across the street. Prices are $20 for adults and $18 for seniors. Group rates are also available. Parental guidance: This show contains strong adult content and violence.

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SEASIDE HEIGHTS – A major fundraiser is planned for April 16, a “Zumba-Thon” will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hemingway’s Café in Seaside Heights. The entry fee is $25 for those 13 and older and $15 for those ages 5 to 12.

Brunch is a la carte. Spectators are welcome for a minimum donation of $10.

Proceeds will benefit suicide awareness programs in the area and the foundation’s scholarship fund.

Melissa Byrne-Mattia, fondly known as “Missy B” to all who knew her, was very involved with the local communities of Brick Township and Toms River. In addition to her full time job as a Youth Development Counselor at Veterans Memorial Middle School, she was the owner and operator of Mattia Fitness in Toms River, which later moved to Brick Township. She was very passionate about teaching dance fitness to both children and adults. Melissa was very involved with the youth of Brick Township

TOMS RIVER – St. Joseph’s Parish maintains a food pantry that regularly solicits donations. During the month of February, generosity provided food to 1,289 members of the parish and community.

Items not needed: the food pantry has a sufficient supply of peanut butter, rice and vegetables.

Donations may be brought to the Food Pantry, Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4

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Tree Recovery Campaign Provides Free Seedlings

TOMS RIVER – Free tree seedlings will be available to Toms River residents in April as part of the New Jersey Tree Recovery Campaign. This program helps communities replace trees damaged or destroyed by Superstorm Sandy. The township will receive 2,000 trees.

From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 16, residents will be able to pick up tree seedlings at the Recreation Center, 1810 Warren Point Road or the Third Ave. parking lot in Ortley Beach. The Toms River Green Team and the Toms River Environmental Commission have volunteered to assist in the seedling distribution.

Seedlings, available on a first come, first served basis, also come with instructions on how to store, care for and plant them. The guides help residents choose the right place on a property to plant a tree while keeping in mind the tree’s full-grown size in the future.

Residents should plant the seedlings within two days after pick-up in order to prevent

the roots from drying out.

Mayor Thomas F. Kelaher stated, “Superstorm Sandy’s winds left Toms River with many damaged and dead trees. Through the New Jersey Tree Recovery Campaign, our residents can replant those lost trees for free.”

The goal of the Tree Recovery Campaign is to distribute over 500,000 tree seedlings to New Jersey residents over the course of the next five years. It is a joint effort between Toms River, New Jersey State Forest Service, New Jersey Soil Conservation Districts, Sustainable Jersey, Arbor Day Foundation, Brothers International, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Wyndham Vacation Resorts and FedEx. When properly planted and maintained, trees can be assets to a community. They improve the visual appeal of a neighborhood or business district, increase property values, reduce home cooling costs, remove air pollutants and provide wildlife habitat, among many other benefits.

“Dancing With Their Stars” Charity Event

TOMS RIVER – On May 14, Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey is sponsoring “Dancing With Their Stars,” round two, a charity dance event, to celebrate their assistance to Ocean County’s seniors. The event features an exciting dance competition between six “Star” couples who have been partnered with instructors from Fred Astaire Dance Studios. This event will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Eagle Ridge Golf Club, 2 Augusta Blvd., Lakewood.

The dancing couples this year include: Tara Cunningham and Jim Buffum, Madeline and Bruce Kinloch, Christine and Robert Lemond, Beatriz Patino and Warren Sherard, Alma and Adam Philipson and Megan and Brian Ventura.

Their routines will be judged by the 2015 grand prize winners: Father Scott Shaffer

and JoAnn D’Anton; 2015 People’s Choice prize winner, Ray McArdle and one of the 101 year old CVCJ clients, “Aunt Mim,” Miriam Sodergren.

Emcee’s for the event are Shawn Michaels and Sue Moll, of WOBM FM, who were a dance couple at last year’s event.

Tickets are $65, and are available through May 2. Tickets include: a hot dinner buffet, dancing provided by DJ John from Gem Sounds and cheering on your favorite dance couple as they complete for the grand prize.

Vote online until noon on May 12 for the People’s Choice Award at cvcjdances.com.

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“Garden Of My Dreams” Quilt Show

TOMS RIVER – The Beachplum Quilters of the Jersey Shore will present their quilt show.

This year’s theme is “Garden of my Dreams.”

The show is on April 9 and 10. On April 9, the hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on April 10, the hours are 1 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The show will be held at the Toms River Elks Lodge # 1875, 600 Washington St. This is the Beachplum Quilters 31st anniversary quilt show and sale. The show is held every other year and it showcases expertly created member quilts, wall hangings and clothing pieces. A National Quilting Association certified judge places ribbons for best in show, first, second, third and honorable mention in various

categories of quilted art pieces.

The general public is invited to share the quilters’ expertise and see quilting demonstrations, vendors and a quilt appraiser. There will be basket auctions, a mini quilt auction and a queen size pieced/ appliqued quilt to be raffled on April 10 at 4 p.m. Raffle tickets are $1 each and can be purchased from guild members ahead of the show or from Pat Lundervold by contacting her at patricia.lundervold@verizon.net.

Admission is $8 per day. Children under 12 are free. Parking is free with handicap accessible ramp. There is a cafeteria–style lunch offered by the Elks at nominal prices.

For directions, visit beachplumquilters.org.

Pinelands Photography Programs Available

TOMS RIVER – The Pinelands of New Jersey, 1.1 million-acres hosting numerous rare plants and animals, is a national treasure. Who better to show the beauty of the Pinelands than photographers who frequently traverse the waterways and sand roads of the Pines? Two programs will feature the photography of this group. The first will be on May 9 at 7 p.m. and is called “Explore the Beauty of the Pinelands.” The second will be on May 18 at 7 p.m. and is called

“10 Years of Photographing the Pinelands.”

The programs are free and open to the public. For information or to register, call 732-349-6200 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org.

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4. Correct Positioning – Be sure that the hearing aid is positioned in the ear correctly and pushed firmly, but not forcefully, down into the ear canal. Looking in the mirror is

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Sometimes a hearing aid hurts the ear and people try to avoid the problem by pulling the aid out of the ear a little. Don’t do this. If the aid hurts, you should contact your audiologist and set up an appointment immediately.

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5. Tubing – If the hearing aid is a behindthe-ear type, check to be sure the tubing is not twisted, cracked or plugged. Hold it up to the light and look for drops of moisture in the tubing. If the tubing does not look normal, contact your audiologist immediately so the tubing can be replaced.

6. Whistling – If the hearing aid whistles, make sure the hearing aid is inserted correctly. Be sure the volume is not turned up too high. Finally, make sure your ears are not clogged with wax.

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Health Department Watching Zika Virus OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Health Department has been participating in conference calls with the New Jersey Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), regarding Zika Virus.

“Zika virus disease is a mosquito-borne disease which has been found to affect infants born to mothers who traveled to or resided in an area with Zika virus transmission during pregnancy.

Zika virus is spread to people through mosquito bites. The most common symptoms of Zika virus disease are fever, rash, joint pain and conjunctivitis (red eyes). The illness is usually mild with symptoms lasting from several days to a week. Severe disease requiring hospitalization is uncommon.” said Daniel Regenye, OCHD public health coordinator.

“Because there is neither a vaccine nor medications available to prevent Zika virus infection, CDC recommends that all pregnant women consider postponing travel to areas where Zika virus transmission is ongoing. If a pregnant woman travels to an area with Zika virus transmission, she should be advised to strictly follow steps to avoid mosquito bites,” Regenye said.

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porting current ongoing transmission: including Barbados, Bolivia, Brazil, Cape Verde (Africa), Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Martinique, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Puerto Rico, Saint Martin, Samoa, Suriname, U.S. Virgin Islands and Venezuela Mosquitoes that spread Zika virus bite both indoors and outdoors, mostly during the daytime. Therefore, it is important to ensure protection from mosquitoes throughout the entire day.

Mosquito prevention strategies include wearing long-sleeved shirts and long pants, using U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)–registered insect repellents, using permethrin-treated clothing and gear and staying and sleeping in screened-in or air-conditioned rooms.

When used as directed on the product label, insect repellents containing DEET, picaridin and IR3535 are safe for pregnant women.

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Do you just basically accept that you have a lot of gas, cramps or belly bloating?

Some of you just find yourself analyzing what you ate, or cutting some food out of your diet, naming it as the “offender” even if it’s not. Do you just assume you need a new medication to make yourself feel better?

That’s so crazy, don’t layer a drug on top of your problem! I recommend you do a gentle detox of your system rather than keep doing what you’re doing, eating what you’re eating and then adding all sorts of synthetic chemicals in an effort to improve digestion: Laxatives, antacids, anti-gas pills, lactose pills, diarrhea aids or acid blockers. Some of you take several of these in a single day!

So what is the best way to detox? I’m not asking you to drink nothing but water or soup every day, although you could try that for a few days, it’s termed a “fast” and there are many variations of a fast.

You can be proactive and take action without taking drugs just to eat comfortably. The question is what is the underlying problem for you? You’ll need testing. Is it an infection like SIBO, or H. pylori? Is it low acid or high? Is it a food sensitivity?

Certain symptoms show you that you have too many toxins that keep you on overload. Keep in mind that your brain is your second gut, and since there is a biochemical highway connecting them, signs of toxins in your gut show up in your the brain. So for example, you may have migraines or headaches, word

finding problems, irritability, mood swings and anxiety. But remember it’s in your gut, and in your bloodstream. If it’s backing up there, it’s backing up in your brain too, hence all the head-related problems.

Consider the following choices and have a candid conversation with a holistic-minded practitioner. Don’t just run for more laxatives. This is what I would do to reduce debris in my system: 1. I’d eliminate concentrated dairy (butter, yogurt, cheese).

2. I would begin a greens superfood blend (wheat grass, chlorella, etc) because these bind toxins and metals from your gut, these are sold everywhere. If you have concerns about your thyroid condition, look for “goitrogen-free” blend, otherwise, any green superfood will work.

3. If you have serious brain issues, I would ask the doctor for a prescription binder like cholestyramine or colestipol, these are cholesterol-reducing medications.

4. I would eliminate fast foods, or those containing artificial dyes, corn syrup and MSG. 5. Chia seed oil, Salmon oil or Hemp oil, choose one and take daily.

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7. Take a good probiotic as a dietary supplement. Consider digestive enzymes with every meal. I would take both if it were me.

(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2016 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Health Department regularly inspects food establishments (restaurants, delis, supermarkets and any type of business that sells fresh or packaged food items).

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OCC Celebrates National Poetry Month

TOMS RIVER – April is National Poetry Month and Ocean County College will celebrate with its 15th Annual Poetry Festival.

The OCC Department of English and Literature will sponsor two events on the OCC Main Campus, College Drive. Admission is free and open to the public.

On April 25 at 12:30 p.m., there will be an Open Mic Poetry Reading by Ocean County

College students at Larson Student Center.

On April 28 at 12:30 p.m. in the Black Box Theatre, Grunin Center, a poetry reading will be given by Gerald Stern, American poet, essayist and educator.

Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1925 and educated at the University of Pittsburgh and Columbia University, Stern, age 91, is author of 20 collections of poetry and four books

of essays including “This Time: New and Selected Poems” (Norton, 1998), which won the 1998 National Book Award. Stern’s most recent books of poems are “Divine Nothingness” (W.W. Norton & Company, Inc., 2014) and “In Beauty Bright” (Norton, 2012).

Among his awards and recognitions, Stern has received three National Endowment for the Arts Fellowships, along with the 1996

Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize, 2005 Wallace Stevens Award by the Academy of American Poets, 2010 Medal of Honor in Poetry by the American Academy of Arts and Letters, 2012 Rebekah Johnson Bobbitt National Prize for Poetry from the Library of Congress and the 2014 Frost Medal. He was appointed first Poet Laureate of New Jersey, 2000-2002, and was later inducted into the 2012 Class of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

For information on Ocean County College’s Poetry Month Celebration, call Heidi Sheridan, Instructor of English and Literature, at 732-255-0400, ext. 2197, or email hsheridan@ ocean.edu.

Americans Of Italian Heritage Club Plan Trip

TOMS RIVER – The Americans of Italian Heritage Social Club is going to see “sampson” at the Sight and Sound Theater on September 21. Experience every emotion as the Bible’s first super-hero battles the Philistines, kills a lion and brings the Godless Temple down.

The Club will also feast at an Amish Smorgasbord offering homemade salads, soups, meats, breads and hot and cold desserts at Shady Maple Smorgasbord. The cost of the trip is $105 per person.

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4-H’ers Attend National Healthy Living Summit

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NEW JERSEY – Four 4-H members represented New Jersey at the National Youth Summit on Healthy Living held February 12 to 15 at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center located in Chevy Chase, MD. The purpose of the sum mit was to provide high school youths with an oppor tunity to lear n a b o u t a n d d e velo p t h e k n owle d ge and skills to address today’s issues including nutrition education, physical f itness, wellness and emotional well-being. Delegates discussed how

they would share what they learned at the Healthy Living Youth Summit and created action plans to implement in their communities.

The chaperones for the New Jersey delegation were Kenny Faillace, Passaic County 4-H community assistant and Kalin Axelsson, a 4-H volunteer from Cape May County.

The 4-H Youth Development program is part of Rutgers, New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station - Cooperative Extension. 4-H educational programs

are offered to all youth, grades K-13 (one year out of high school), on an age-appropriate basis, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, marital status, domestic partnership status, military service, veteran status and any other category protected by law.

For more information about the New Jersey 4-H program, visit nj4h.rutgers. edu.

NEW JERSEY – The spring trout season opens April 9 at 8 a.m. with an estimated 100,000 anglers expected to take part across New Jersey.

“Trout fishing in New Jersey is extremely popular, both for anglers to enjoy a relaxing day on the water and for families to spend time together,” said Rich Boornazian, DEP assistant commissioner for Natural and Historic Resources. “This annual event is a wonderful opportunity to appreciate New Jersey’s outdoors, make great memories and catch fresh trout.”

Anglers will have a good opportunity to hook trout on opening weekend. The Division of Fish and Wildlife is stocking more than 570,000 rainbow trout across the state throughout the spring, with nearly 200,000 in the water and ready to be caught on opening day.

“Opening day of trout season is one of the most anticipated days on the calendar for anglers,” said Division of Fish and Wildlife Director David Chanda. “New Jersey offers some of the best trout fishing on the East Coast, and has one of the best trout stocking programs found anywhere.”

Meet Native Animals At Jakes Branch

BEACHWOOD – Since Superstorm Sandy, the animals of the Cooper Environmental Center from Cattus Island County Park have been living at Jakes Branch County Park.

These animals play an important role in educating people about the native reptiles and amphibians of Ocean County.

Come in to the Animal Room at Jakes Branch County Park on the first Saturday of the month from 1 to 2 p.m. and learn about the unique turtles and snakes found in our area.

This event is free.

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Dear Joel

By Joel Markel

Another Day Older And Deeper In Debt

Dear Readers, As I began to write this week’s column, my assistant brought me today’s letters and I want to address this readers concerns. A woman is heartbroken over an older son (in his 50s) who is not capable of managing money. A sibling had been put in charge, and, after what sounded like much grief, refused to do it any longer.

She is in her 80s and I’m sure she is concerned about the future, perhaps when she passes. I receive many similar letters, but hers touched me in a certain way.

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The transitional housing program at both locations lasts two years, offering the veterans support and training to help in securing permanent employment and housing.

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The final part of the project will provide a mini-van for use at the Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery to transport the Honor Guard and families of deceased veterans to the committal shelter or gravesite for the ceremony. Dedicated on May 30, 1986, the cemetery is New Jersey’s only state-operated veterans’ cemetery. It covers 225 acres and was designed to accommodate 154,000 veterans and their family members. Approximately 15 burials occur each business day and the cemetery is visited by thousands of people each year.

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OCEAN COUNTY – Toms River American Legion Post 129 played host to State Commander Mike Babli’s Official visit to Ocean County on March 29. At the meeting, Babli explained the elements of his four phase state project to aid homeless veterans at Veterans Haven North and South, and the families of those being interred at the BG William C. Doyle Cemetery, Arneytown. The estimated cost of the project is $120,000. One hundred percent of every dollar donated is used for the project; none of the money is used for overhead, salaries or expenses.

At the meeting, the county committee, auxiliary county committee and various posts made donations to the project totaling about $11,000.

The goal of the first two phases of the project is to provide passenger vans for Veterans Haven North in Glen Gardner and Veterans Haven South in Winslow Township. The Veterans Haven facilities, operated by the NJ Dept. of Military and Veterans Affairs, offer a haven for homeless veterans. The goal is to ensure that homeless veterans are treated and cared for in a dignified, compassionate and professional manner so as to reach an optimal level of independence, and aid them in re-acquiring the life skills and ability to live in the community while maintaining their self-sufficiency, dignity and honor. Veterans Haven North operates two distinct programs: one is a transitional housing program and the second is an emergency shelter and treatment

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With spring upon us now, you could say we’re entering the salad days of cooking. Shakespeare coined the term “salad days” to refer to someone’s green and inexperienced youth, but the words are equally appropriate to describe the time of year when fine, fresh, tender, often green, young produce is beginning to fill farmers’ market stalls. Meanwhile, the warm weather is inspiring cooks everywhere to spend less time subjecting themselves to the heat of the kitchen and more time preparing refreshing salads.

That’s why I’d like to share not one but two recipes (plus a third supporting recipe) for making my own personal versions of two popular, versatile salad dressings: Green Goddess and Buttermilk Ranch.

Most people think that Green Goddess is something that comes out of a bottle or is made with a packaged mix, but you can prepare the freshest version imaginable of this dressing at home so quickly.

According to food lore, the recipe was originally developed in 1923 by the chef at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco for an event honoring actor George Arliss, who was starring in the hit play, “The Green Goddess.” Today, you’ll find many versions of the original, most of them distinguished by their creamy green herb-f lecked color. Mine features a profusion of fresh herbs and green onions. (If you make the dressing in advance, pulse in the green onions only just before use, so their flavor won’t be too strong.)

An avocado adds stills more color and richness, along with an egg yolk.

I use one from a pasteurized egg, now widely available in supermarkets, to avoid any concerns over possible bacteria from raw eggs.

Another widespread favorite, ranch dressing is a cool, creamy blend of buttermilk, mayonnaise, parsley, celery and dill. It’s so easy to make that you don’t even need a blender; just a mixing bowl and a whisk. In my version, I like to add another dimension of flavor from roasted garlic cloves (another recipe I’ll share with you).

Whichever one of my dressing recipes you make, I’m sure you’ll find that they taste so much better than anything that comes out of a bottle. And they’re versatile. Of course, they’re excellent on any kind of salad leaves you like, especially crisp lettuces like romaine. Thick and creamy, they can also be used as dips for anything from vegetable crudites to onion rings. And they make excellent condiments for hamburgers or other sandwiches.

GREEN GODDESS DRESSING Makes about 2 cups (500 mL) 1 pasteurized cage-free egg yolk 1/2 ripe Hass-style avocado, pitted, flesh scooped from peel 2 tablespoons drained capers 6 sprigs fresh dill, stemmed 3 sprigs fresh tarragon, leaves only 1 bunch fresh chives, cut into 2- to 3-inch (5- to 7.5-cm) pieces 1/2 bunch fresh organic Italian parsley, stemmed 1 bu n ch o r g a n ic g r e e n o n io n s , trimmed, cut in half 3 tablespoons Champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 cup (250 mL) extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Put the egg yolk, avocado, capers, fresh herbs, green onions, vinegar, mustard and olive oil in a blender. Add a little salt and pepper to taste.

Blend the dressing until smooth and creamy. If it seems too thick, pulse in cold water tablespoon by tablespoon until the desired consistency is reached. Taste and adjust the seasonings with more salt and pepper, if necessary.

Transfer the dressing to a nonreactive container, cover and refrigerate. Use within three days.

BUTTERMILK RANCH DRESSING WITH ROASTED GARLIC Makes about 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) 1/2 to 3/4 cup (125 to 185 mL) mayonnaise 1/2 cup (125 mL) buttermilk 1/2 lemon, zested and juiced Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian parsley 2 tablespoons finely chopped organic celery leaves 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill 1 head Roasted Garlic (recipe follows) In a mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the mayonnaise and all the buttermilk. Add the lemon zest and juice. Whisk thoroughly. If the dressing seems too thick, whisk in up to 1/4 cup (60 mL) more mayonnaise. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Add the parsley, celery leaves and dill.

Squeeze in the cloves from the roasted garlic. Whisk thoroughly. Taste and adjust the seasonings, if necessary, with more salt and pepper. Serve immediately; or cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors develop. Use within three days.

(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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