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May 7, 2016

$725K In Unfunded Mandate Impacting Twp.

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By Jennifer Peacock MANCHESTER – Should the state reimburse towns for state-mandated disabled veteran tax exemptions? The Manchester Council voted to support a state senate bill proposing just that.

Senate Bill 265, sponsored by Christopher J. Connors (R-9) and James Beach (D-6), would require the State to reimburse municipalities for those exemptions by 102 percent of the amount claimed by disabled veterans for that current tax year.

Council President James Vaccaro told The Manchester Times those exemptions cost the township $725,508.

“We are 100 percent supportive of our veterans, however, that amount of money is an unfunded mandate, and we want the state to provide us some relief in the payment of that money because that represents about (Mandate - See Page 7)

–Photo by Jennifer Peacock LAKEHURST – Iain James, with the Lakehurst Police Department since 2004, was recently promoted to sergeant after the retirement of Sgt. Ronald Heinzman. The new sergeant, a DARE officer and former School Resource Officer, is a lifelong Lakehurst resident who is also a member of the borough’s volunteer fire department. James, right, is pictured here with Police Chief Eric Higgins.

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Orthodox Faithful Celebrate Easter With Prayer, Family And Food

By Lois Rogers rom Brick to Howell, to Jackson to Toms River, the bells of Orthodox churches rang out with the good news of Jesus’ resurrection in the early morning hours of May 1.

Five weeks later than the Easter date observed by Western Christians, the bells signaled that, after 40 days of intense fasting during Great Lent, and the observances of Holy Week leading to it, Holy Pascha, the

greatest feast of the Church year had arrived.

While the meaning and importance of Easter are the same in both traditions, the dates can vary. The Eastern Orthodox Church follows the Julian calendar, created in the time of Roman Emperor Julius Caesar.

Western Christians use the later Gregorian calendar established under Pope Gregory XIII in 1582.

Because of this ancient formula, Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the (Celebrate - See Page 5)

–Photo courtesy St. Barbara’s Church At St. Barbara’s Church in Toms River, the Holy Friday ceremonies include the removal of Christ from the Cross, wrapped in a while linen shroud.

Council Throws Support Behind BPU Bills

By Jennifer Peacock MANCHESTER – The township council has thrown its support behind a number of bills sponsored by Assemblyman Ronald Dancer (R-12). He has seven bills that expired last session and were reintroduced back in January at the start of the 2016-17 legislative session. The bills deal with gas companies, the Board of Public Utilities (BPU), or public access to BPU hearings.

The Council voted unanimously to support Dancer’s bills, and sent that resolution to high-ranking state officials, including Gov. Chris Christie.

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should be put in place,” Manchester Council President James Vaccaro said.

Dancer, along with Assembly man Robert D. Clifton (R-12), introduced A1699, which would “require certain gas companies to use existing right-of-way when constructing new transmission lines where practicable and to seek consent of municipalities prior to initiating certain projects.” The bill would amend existing law, which currently does not require such companies to get municipal consent.

The duo also introduced A1701, which would require the “BPU to allow public comment at public meetings; [and establish] requirements for public meetings concerning installation of natural gas conductors and related facilities.” The bill stipulates a meeting must be held and include public comment when a new gas line is applied for, and that certain officials must be present for those meetings.

Dancer and Clifton also introduced A1702, which would prohibit “placement of certain intrastate natural gas pipelines within 100 feet of buildings.” The natural gas pipeline must meet or exceed 250 pounds per square inch gauge to fall under this proposed regulation. The buildings must already be in existence or under construction.

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“With the cooperation of providers, a new gas main route could follow existing electric transmission lines. It makes more sense than tearing through local neighborhoods to construct gas lines. Despite our efforts to include common-sense safeguards, it’s apparent FERC is determined to move the project forward.”

“Public safety needs to be the priority.

We should be proceeding very cautiously when pipelines are being run through the most densely populated state in the country,” Clifton said. “This project poses too much of a safety risk to residents, including school children.

Clifton continued: “This pipeline is too close for comfort. When completed, it will be one of the highest pressurized intrastate gas mains to be installed in New Jersey.

It’s very disappointing that FERC has arbitrarily disregarded our substantive arguments and is allowing the project to proceed.”

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ral gas pipelines.” The BPU will have to hold one public hearing after 6:30 p.m. weekdays in each municipality where an intrastate natural gas pipeline 250 psig or more will be built.

And A1725, sponsored by Dancer alone, “requires BPU to designate certain natural gas transmission lines as interstate natural gas transmission extension lines.” The bill specifies that the State’s ‘Natural Gas Safety Act’ does not apply to these lines.

“I support the Dancer bills because they don’t not attempt to stop future pipelines but rather makes a number of good restrictions, improvements and public discussion of pipeline extensions and safety. Much of Manchester did not have gas when I moved here but over the years we were able to bring natural gas lines to almost all of our neighborhoods. I don’t agree with individuals or groups who want to stop all future expansion of utilities but these bills allow for expansion while seeking logical safety and transparency. They make sense,” Manchester Council Vice President Samuel Fusaro said.

Both Dancer and Clifton represent towns directly impacted by New Jersey Natural Gas’s Southern Reliability Link (SRL), which starts in Chesterfield Township in Burlington County and snakes its way through Monmouth and Ocean counties, ending in Manchester Township. The BPU released a statement in January that the project met or exceeded all existing federal and state pipeline safety requirements.

They released a statement mid-April about the Federal Energy Regulatory

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existing utility easements under certain circumstances.” A person who owns preserved farmland can allow a gas pipeline under certain circumstances.

That bill’s statement says: “Natural gas is an affordable and efficient source of energy for New Jersey businesses and residents, and is cleaner than other fossil fuels such as oil and coal. As history has shown, however, natural gas pipelines also pose certain safety risks to people in densely populated areas. To minimize these risks, natural gas pipelines should be constructed in less densely populated areas whenever possible. …The bill strikes an appropriate balance between competing needs to preserve farmland, expand the State’s energy infrastructure, and ensure the safety of residents.”

Dancer and Clifton sponsored A1712, which “deems dispute between local government and pipeline operator concerning danger posed by certain natural gas pipelines as contested case.” According to the BPU, a contested case is “wherein the parties aren’t able to resolve the disputed issue.” Such cases can go before the BPU or Office of Administrative Law, Newark, for a hearing. A municipality, county or Rate Counsel can intervene in a hearing or investigation before the BPU under certain circumstances.

Assembly Bill 1713 requires the “BPU to hold public hearings on certain proposed intrastate natural gas pipelines; requires pipeline operator to provide written notice to property owners located within blast area of certain proposed intrastate natu-

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spring Equinox and the Jewish Passover. In some years, as will happen next year, the dates coincide. But at other times, they are separated by as many as five weeks as is the case this year.

Because the calendars are so different, there can be some bittersweet moments, Archpriest Gary Bretton said during a Holy Week interview. As rector of the Orthodox Christian Church of the Annunciation on Van Zile Road, he noted that it can often be difficult to find Easter for the sacred liturgies.

But that’s minor compared to the sacred and communal elements which return each year as the faithful celebrate this “primary feast of all Christianity,” Father Bretton said. It is a time of embracing family and sharing all of the traditions with them as generations before have done.

Among the venerable customs observed, he shared, is the dying of eggs deep red in memory of the blood of Christ which the faithful joyfully crack and split open Easter morning, a symbolic opening of the empty tomb. Among Orthodox Christians of Slavic heritage, it’s traditional to bring splendidly decorated baskets filled with foods they couldn’t eat during Great Lent to church for blessing, Father Bretton said.

All this is part of what he refers to as the “great buildup” to Easter which began this year on March 14, the first day of Great Lent when, for many, any food made with oil, cheese, meat, eggs, butter and salt, came off the table.

The 40 days of Great Lent, filled with prayer

The Manchester Times, May 7, 2016, Page 5 and contemplation, are the gateway to the solemnities of Holy week which culminate so joyously in Easter. According to Orthodox tradition, Holy week began this year on April 23 with Lazarus Saturday and concluded the following Saturday, April 30.

At St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, Toms River, on Good Friday, the momentum which had been building all through Great Lent was climbing steadily toward the zenith of Easter.

Like many Greek Orthodox churches throughout the United States, St. Barbara bustled with activities for all ages throughout the day.

A retreat entitled “Destination: Pascha” captivated children and young adults including 13-year-old Lexi Patestos, a member Goya, the congregation’s youth group.

On a brief break from all of the activities that included crafts, discussion groups, dramatic presentations and a luncheon that mirrored the last supper, Lexi shared how much the day meant to her.

“The best thing is how close everyone is,” she said. “We are all learning together what Easter is, what it is all about. And you are learning in groups with all your friends.”

Church member Marina Papanikolas said the retreat, which was first held about five years ago, includes very visual events that encourage the young people as they follow a “map” of the Holy Friday in Jerusalem, to experience at each stop what happened on the road to Calvary. “At every station,” she said, “the kids absorb it more.”

While the children enjoyed their games and crafts, adults devoted themselves to decorating

the wooden canopy that symbolizes the tomb of Christ. Church member Marina Papanikolas explained that the canopy stands over the Epitaphios, an embroidered cloth representing the crucified Christ, which would be venerated and carried in procession outside the church as night fell.

Father Paul Pappas, joined in the activities, leading the children in prayer. In an earlier interview, he looked forward to the group of about 100 getting together later on to pluck bay leaves off branches. The leaves would be sprinkled throughout the sanctuary during a service on Holy Saturday morning memorializing the death of Christ and the earthquake that followed.

“It’s a very moving service,” said Father Pappas. “You can follow it in your books but a lot of (older people) who come, enjoy the participation of the kids as they all hit their hands on the pews and stomp their feet to symbolize the earthquake.”

“After the service, the entire church is covered with bay leaves,” which are not swept up until Sunday afternoon, after the Easter Service.

Congregations with many members of Slavic heritage, including the Orthodox Christian Church of the Annunciation in Brick, observe the ancient tradition of blessing the foods after the Divine Liturgy that begins around Midnight and concludes sometime between 2:30 and 3 a.m.

As Father Bretton explained it, the blessing “takes on a special meaning when you are celebrating during a long night.” He looked forward to blessing baskets containing foods his congregation abstained from during Great

Lent.

“You won’t see bunnies,” he said. “There will be cheeses, special breads made for Easter, and usually a candle,” marking Christ’s passage through the darkness of death into light.

While most of the foods are of Slavic origin, he has blessed a basket containing a long awaited Jersey Mike sub.

And indeed On Holy Saturday, as hundreds of Russian Orthodox faithful gathered at St. Vladimir Cemetery on Route 571 in Jackson for the blessing of the baskets of Easter food, there was not one bunny to be seen.

The lavishly decorated baskets contained regal Easter breads, crowned with dollops of sugary icing, kielbasi, cheeses and bottles of wine – also off the menu during Great Lent – and of course, red eggs.

Proto Deacon John Morvay spoke of how meaningful it was for the faithful to be able to break their fasts with this food blessed by the Very Rev. Archpriest John Profkopiuk, rector of St. Mary Church. “It’s a beautiful tradition, a wonderful custom,” said Proto Deacon Morvay who noted that he has been observing it since childhood days when he and his family attended St. John’s Church in Perth Amboy.

Indeed, Robert Cheff and his grandmother, Anna Nikforow, drove in from Hamilton to have the family basket blessed by Father Profkopiuk who had officiated at his wedding years before.

Cheff, who planned to attend Easter Liturgy later that night at Princeton University, said that each year, he focuses on making the most of Great Lent, Holy Week and the Easter solemnities. Observing as much as possible, he said, is deeply moving, a great feeling.

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a 2.5-cent increase on our real estate taxes on all the residents of Manchester,” Vaccaro said. “Our people are really strapped with high real estate taxes and a school tax burden. We’re just asking the state for some relief, for some consideration, and help us pay the unfunded mandate.”

As of presstime, 166 disabled veterans claimed that exemption in Manchester.

“The Township has to give the school and county their share of this revenue even though the town does not collect it, so basically we pay out the whole amount.

It also decreases our tax payment percent which could require us to add additional funds to the state mandated Reserve for uncollected taxes which must be included in our budget,” Council Vice President Samuel Fusaro told The Manchester Times.

“Manchester, as well as many other municipalities across the state, is seeking to get State reimbursement for this mandated program.”

The Manchester Times, May 7, 2016, Page 7 The New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs publishes a guide to veteran benefits. The latest guide from 2015 outlines the requirements for New Jersey’s veterans preference and disabled veterans benefits. To be eligible for disabled veterans preference, the veteran is receiving 10 percent or greater disability compensation from the US Department of Veterans Affairs. Spouses of disabled Veterans, surviving spouses of disabled Veterans or Veterans and parents of Veterans who died in service are eligible for preference, if the Veteran would have been eligible for Veterans preference. Proper documentation is required (DD Form 214, Honorable Discharge Certificate, and VA Disability Award Letter), the guide states.

Veterans must have actively served during specific times, covering from World War II through Operation Iraqi Freedom.

The bill has been in the state Senate since 1999. It has not had an identical Assembly bill since 2004. S265 was referred to the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee back in March.

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Editorial Take Advantage Before The Rush This time of year is the special rebirth of s p r i ng, a s we sh a ke off the last vestiges of the seemingly endless winter in favor of the promise of summer.

Summer’s promise is not just the beauty of the area coming alive w i t h t h e wo n d e r f u l landscapes, attractions and an nual outdoor e ve n t s we love , b u t their crowds as well.

Soon, the consequence of su m mer – crowds – w i l l me a n t r af f ic, longer lines and highe r p r ic e s fo r t h i n g s enjoyed in the off-season.

The post-Labor Day we e k s b e c o m e “ L o c a l s’ S u m m e r,” b u t the weeks leading up to Memorial Day offer their own advantages bereft of crowds.

Fo r o n e , t h e n e we s t a m e n i t i e s of t e n open af ter Easter, or for May. For example, new at t ractions have debuted at Six Flags’ Great Adventure and at Casino Pier, two places already open. The crack of bats has begun at Fi r st Energ y Pa rk ,

and BlueClaws opening weekend featured $1 ticket specials.

Which brings us to another point: the cost.

Pre-season rates are in effect for lots of attractions, or are free until Memorial Day. Some can only be enjoyed if war mer temperat ures are forecast, such as the beaches, which are also ung uarded this time of year so swimming is prohibited.

But , t h is is st i l l t he time of year to have the beach on you r mind, a s p r e - s e a s on b e a ch badge prices are in effect for a little longer.

T his could mean big savings for beachgoers who plan ahead.

Si m ila rly, you ca n jump the gun and enjoy of f- s e a s o n r a t e s at many campgrounds this time of year, before prices go up for the summer crowds.

You can save dollars, time and headaches by making a point to enjoy the days before M e m o r i a l D a y. T h e pre-season is a great time for all these reasons and more.

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Letters To The Editor Get Off Our Soap Box I can’t help but to feel that common writers of “Letters to the Editor” have been given the “short stick,” in favor of propaganda in print by politicians and special interest groups in the “Letters” section of the paper. While our letters are rightfully edited or omitted entirely, I doubt that this is the case with these political heavyweights.

These VIPs have many other options and places to air their agendas, some even have franking privileges, or are sought out by the press for their opinions on matters pertaining to their districts or expertise. I often see their names and opines in other articles within the same issue. So my question to them is: why is it necessary to use space in the peoples’ only public venue?

Just so we’re clear, I’m talking about: Ger r y Little, Joe Vicari, Tom MacA r thu r and others.

G et of f ou r soap b ox.

Then read with care the messages of the people who still care.

James Spickard Tuckerton

“No Kill” Plan Concerns

I’m greatly concerned about the new “No Kill” plan being implemented in response to feral cat colonies in Manchester.

By capt u r i ng, spay i ng and returning these cats to the wild, they become a th reat to our ecosystems, ecologically and economically.

I have loved and cared for sever al cat s i n t he past 75 years. They have been wonderful companions and have greatly enriched my life. However, I don’t delude myself by thinking that my cuddly little fur balls won’t turn into indiscriminate killing machines if allowed to roam outdoors to fight and kill small wildlife, to pick up parasites and diseases that compromise t h e i r h e a lt h a n d l ive s (and mine) and to bear the responsibility for the endangerment of several species of birds.

If you’d like to capture a nd ma ke t hem i ndoor p et s , f i ne, but I’d a sk you to not feed, capture, neuter and return them to the wild. Instead, please ca l l a n i m a l c ont rol t o rid our neighborhoods of these wild killing pests and keep your pet cats indoors where they can love a nd be loved a nd cared for.

Judy Bevan Whiting

I Remember When Honesty, morality, value s , fe el i ng s a nd si n cerity existed and were household words.

A dollar, even a dime went a long way a nd could buy a thing or two; now they don’t go very

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far, but go much faster.

Kids went to school to lear n and respect; they we r e n ot h a n d e d c o n doms.

Tea cher s d id n’t r ape students and vice versa.

Pot smoking and drug use were un k nown and young people didn’t resemble zombies.

Taxes – all taxes – were low and kept that way.

It was considered a really big deal to get a divorce, now 50 percent of marriages end that way.

Having an out of wedlock baby was unknown and considered a black mark and a big shame.

Now a d ay s h a l f of t h e newborns belong to single moms.

Politicians were honest – well, sort of – and not doing the exact opposite upon taking office.

Health care was affordable; now it’s the world’s most expensive, thanks mainly to Obamacare.

Our doors and windows were kept open, and one could walk to the grocery store without the fear of getting mugged.

The justice system was fair, laws were enforced and policemen were respected.

Turning a television set on and off and using the phone were simple. Well, it’s not anymore and it’s get ting more and more complicated.

I could go on and on, but you get the idea. As far as I’m concerned, my friends, those were they days.

Mino Rigopoulis Toms River

Modesty Vs. Honesty It appears we are going to have (saints preserve us), a presidential election between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. That is to say, be-

tween “modesty” versus “honesty.”

In the Republican corner you have the urbane and hubris-free Mr. Tr ump.

A man who touts his reliance on the bible, except for Proverbs 30:32: “If you have been foolish, exalting yourself… put you r hand on you r mouth.”

Speaking of hubris, I have been infor med by reliable sources that Mr. Trump, if elected president, will take the oath of office by not putting his hand on the bible or a copy of the Constitution, but on his best-selli ng book , “ T he A r t of t he Deal.” It’s also my und e r s t a n d i ng , a lt h ou g h I can not independently conf ir m it, President Tr ump’s f irst executive order will be to rename the country-“The Donald States of America,” and h is se cond , t o re pla ce our national moto with, “I n Tr u mp We Tr u st.”

All of which I’m told led one Tr ump detractor to lament (whose rhetor ic I’ve sl ig htly s a n it i z e d fo r p r o p r i e t y p u r p o s e s): “ I’m not a p r o c tologist, but I k now an a n a l s ph i nc t e r whe n I see one.”

In the Democratic corner you have that paragon of veracity – the principled, cred it able, aut hent ic, si nce re, d r ippi ng w it h rectitude straight-shooter from New York, Hillary (I cannot tell a lie) Clinton. To paraphrase a well-known axiom about truth-telling, for she does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in her. When she tells a lie, she speaks in character.

This election will not be about “modesty” versus “honesty,” but about “egotism” versus “mendacity.”

Borden Applegate Jackson

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OCEAN COUNTY – As the baseball season approaches its second month with Yankees’ games still blacked out on Comcast, the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders is asking the cable conglomerate to issue refunds and reduce bills to reflect the lower costs of not carrying the YES Network.

“They are not showing the games, but what happened to the money they were paying to the YES Net work?” asked Freeholder Director John P.

Still No Yankees? Then How About A Refund Kelly. “Comcast should be refunding that money to customers.”

According to published reports, the YES Network charges Comcast $5.36 per month per subscriber to carry the channel. With a subscriber base of about 900,000 customers, that means Comcast is saving more than $4.8 million per month.

“Why isn’t that money used to lower bills instead of being pocketed by the cable company,” said Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari,

chair man of the Ocean Cou nt y Depa r t ment of Consumer Affairs.

The Freeholders sent a l e t t e r t o R o b e r t F. Smith, Comcast regional vice-president for community investment, asking that very question.

YES Network officials said Comcast was paying the same fee last year before it eliminated the channel shortly after the end of the 2015 baseball season.

The cost of the network is the sticking point between Comcast and YES.

Comcast off icials have also repeatedly claimed the games are watched by few of its customers, a point the Freeholders took issue with.

“Ocean County is filled with Yankees fans,” said Freeholder Vi rgi nia E. Haines. “After Toms River East won the 1998 Little League World Series, their players celebrated on the field in Yankee Stadium next to New York Yankees’ players. I would say that makes this Yankees’ territory.”

Haines called on Comcast and the YES Network to end the rhetoric and restore the broadcasts.

“The only losers in all this are the fans,” she said.

Freeholder Gerry P. Little said Comcast could also offer the network as part of an optional add-on sports package.

“At least give customers a choice,” he said.

On April 6 the Freeholders unanimously passed a resolution calling on the two sides to reach an agreement.

Little added that Comcast’s channel lineup is cluttered with many other stations that likely have much less appeal to local viewers.

Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari said watching baseball and other sports is a quality of life issue, and is especially important to senior citizens.

“I know many seniors who watch sports every night.” he said. “It’s entertainment that they should not be deprived of because of corporate greed.”

Coronato Updates Board Of Health On Heroin Problem OCEA N COU NT Y – Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph Coronato, along with Assistant Prosecutor Anthony Pierro, provided an update to the members of the Ocean County Board of Health and staff members on Ocean County’s heroin problem, how his office is dealing with the issue and some innovative solutions to help address this problem.

Coronato explained the strategic plan in tackling this issue includes educating the youth and everyone about the dangers of heroin and

illicit drugs, enforcement issues, the use of Narcan and how Ocean County is working to get those who have overdosed and then reversed with Narcan into treatment, treatment options and moving forward, how we can break the cycle of addiction.

Coronato added, “The impact of this drug issue cost the U.S. 193 billion dollars last year. It is estimated that 25 million Americans have used or are currently using illicit drugs.”

“As the leaders in the field of health, the board was

very appreciative of the presentation and welcomed the information from the prosecutor,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Board of Health. He added, “Today was an eye-opener for many and we look forward to the Health Department’s continued collaboration with the Prosecutor’s Office.”

Daniel Regenye, Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) public health coordinator, said “We have a Health Education team that is in great demand in our

county school system and even provide programming to young children on making good choices and self-esteem. These are building blocks for our children as they move towards adolescence. In addition, other services include the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Unit, the Ocean County Municipal Alliance program, which addresses substance abuse prevention and the Intoxicated Driver Resource Center, which provides education and screening intervention to any county resident con-

victed of an alcohol or drug related motor vehicle violation. ” He continued, “Our role with the drug crisis is to educate students, parents, teachers and the community about the dangers of drugs, how to say no and the entire plethora of prevention strategies that we can implement. To hear our prosecutor and Barnabas Health Recovery Coach, John Brogan, who also attended, discuss the numbers of people who are brought into the hospital on a daily

basis, are frightening for everyone. To hear the heroin being sold is mixed with substances such as rat poison is disturbing. We were all impressed with not only how they are enforcing the law, but the compassion and dedication that our prosecutor has regarding this issue.

Regenye added, “We encourage groups who are looking for educational sessions regarding substance abuse to call our office at 732-341-9700, ext. 7223.”

Visit the Health Department at ochd.org.

Forest Fire Service Urges Public Caution NEW JERSEY – With spring wildfire season under way and most fires in the state historically the result of human activity, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service is urging the public to be extra cautious outdoors in order to reduce the risk of fires.

Nearly of wildfires are caused by people, through accidents, carelessness, negligence and even arson.

Being extra vigilant to reduce that risk is especially critical at this time of year, when weather conditions and other factors can increase the risk of wildfires.

“Weather conditions at this time of year tend to be dry and windy, which increases the risk for wild-

fires,” said State Fire Warden Bill Edwards. “At the same time, dry conditions can cause leaf litter and other debris on forest floors to act as tinder for larger wildfires that can reach tree canopies, increasing risk to properties. Fire risks increase as new houses and other buildings are constructed in or next to forested areas.”

Most wildfires are preventable. Residents can follow these guidelines to reduce fire risk: Use ashtrays in vehicles. Discarding cigarettes, matches and smoking materials on the ground is a violation of New Jersey law.

Obtain required permits for campfires. Don’t leave

fires unattended. Douse them completely.

Keep matches and lighters away from children. Teach them about the dangers of fire.

People living in forested or wooded areas should maintain a defensible buffer by clearing vegetation within at least 30 feet of any structures. Also, make sure fire trucks can access driveways.

The Forest Fire Service strongly urges anyone who owns property in the Pinelands to maintain at least 100 feet of “defensible space” around structures, meaning these areas should be clear of vegetation that will burn easily as well as fallen leaves, pine needles,

twigs and branches.

Report suspicious vehicles and individuals to authorities.

Be careful when using wood stoves and fireplaces, both of which can emit embers that can spark fires.

Also, fully douse ashes with water before disposal.

Battling forest fires is a continuous effort. From January 1 through April 17, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service responded to 404 wildfires that burned nearly 1,118 acres, compared with 277 wildfires that burned nearly 420 acres during the same period last year.

The State Forest Fire Service works to prevent wildfires year-round through public outreach and edu-

cation efforts, maintenance of f ire breaks and prescribed burning. This year, the State Forest Fire Service burned 17,800 acres through prescribed burns, which reduce f ire risks and keep forests healthy by burning away leaves, fallen branches and trees and dense undergrowth that can provide fuel for wildfires.

In recent weeks, authorities have charged a man with arson in connection with a series of forest fires in Winslow Township over a t wo-year per iod, and two teenagers have been accused of setting a small brush fire in Newton after Forest Fire Service wardens told police they saw the youths setting the blaze.

The basic approach the Forest Fire Service uses to contain larger wildfires is to surround them with containment lines consisting of cleared breaks in the woods, existing roads and topographical features such as wetlands and rivers.

Firefighters light backfires ahead of the main fire to eliminate combustible fuels and stop the main fire’s forward progress. The fire in the containment area will be monitored until it burns itself out.

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Italian American Chapter Travel Plans

WHITING – The Italian American Chapter of Whiting will hold its monthly meeting on May 19 at the Unity Hall, Crestwood III, 250 Schoolhouse Road, at 7 p.m.

The topics for discussion will be the club picnic, BlueClaws Baseball game and two trips that the club will be hosting.

One trip will be to Arthur Ave., Bronx, NY for the Feast of Mt. Carmel on July 16. The cost is $42.

The second trip is to Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, CT on October 23 and 24. Price is $179 per person, double occupancy. $100 deposit is required. Slot returns and buffets are included.

Contact Dan Fiore at 732-849-9578 regarding any one of these trips.

All are invited to attend any meeting the chapter holds or any trips the chapter hosts.

Members are urged to bring any information on Italian heritage too.

Mayor Announces Town Yard Sale

LAKEHURST – The Borough of Lakehurst has scheduled its 15th annual townwide yard sale for May 21 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The rain date for this event will be May 22.

The fee for registration will be $5. All proceeds will benefit the Youth and Recreation Committee’s programs.

All registered participants will be placed on a map, which will be available on the borough’s website lakehurstnj.org. Maps will also be available at the Borough Hall.

To register for this event, call the Business Office 732-657-4141.

Reservations should be made by May 16 to ensure location placement on the map.

Attention Residents Of Manchester Township

MANCHESTER – The Manchester Township Department of Utilities will be continuing to flush fire hydrants through the months of May and June. Hours will vary during the day as well as during the night. During this

time residents will experience a difference in pressure and discoloration. Run the cold water tap only until it runs clear.

The township apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.

English Tea WHITING – The Episcopal Church Women of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 180 Route 539, is holding its second English Tea for this year on May 19 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.

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WHITING – The Whiting United Methodist Church is hosting a trip to the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse on June 9. On this trip have lunch and see “Jukebox Heroes Live,” featuring the Mahoney Brothers. The Brothers have the ability to reproduce a wide range of musical acts and styles that make this a spectacular show.

Celebrating legendary performers such as Elvis, The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Rick Nelson, The Everly Brothers, Garth Brooks, the show will take listeners through more than a half century of music.

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Arrive at the church parking lot at 9 am.

Lunch will be served at 11 a.m.; the show will start at 11:30 a.m.. The cost is $90 and includes the show, meal, bus transportation, tax and the driver’s tip.

The Whiting United Methodist Church has Sunday services at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. with Sunday School at the 10:30 a.m. service. The church is handicap-accessible and everyone is invited.

Call the church office at 732-350-6878 for more information or to be included for this trip. Final payment is due by June 1.

Lakehurst Police Annual Golf Outing LAKEHURST – On June 13, the Lakehurst Police Foundation is holding its annual golf outing at the Pine Barrens Golf Club, 540 S. Hope Chapel Road, Jackson.

The golf outing will be in scramble format, play the best ball of the team for every shot until the hole is finished.

Registration will be held from 9 to 9:45 a.m. with a continental breakfast the day of the event. A shotgun start at 10 a.m. A barbecue

and awards will follow immediately after the tournament. Tournament prizes will be given to the first and second place teams, closest to the pin, longest drive and hole in one win a car.

There are also many sponsorship opportunities ranging from $50 to $3,000. For sponsorship and further information, call Matt Kline at 732-657-7812 ext. 312.

Space is limited. Must respond by June 3.

Payment is required to ensure reservation.

Pop Warner Cheerleading Registration TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Pop Warner Cheerleading registration is held at the Toms River Town Hall on May 25 and June 15 from 7 to 9 p.m.

The fee for non-competitive team/ exhibition only (ages 5 to 7) is $50. For competitive team, ages 8 to 15, the fee is $160. Gym fees are to be determined.

The uniform fee is $100. The sizing and

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By Daniel Nee LACEY – The Oyster Creek Generating Station will shut down in November 2019, officials with the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission said in a recently released report.

While the year of the negotiated closure of the Lacey Township plant was announced in 2010, the exact date of the shutdown has been the subject of much speculation, including questions as to whether the deadline could be met.

Though licensed federally to operate through 2029, the plant’s owner, Exelon Corporation, agreed to shut down 10 years early to avoid a protracted battle with the state Department of Environmental Protection, which was pushing for expensive cooling towers to be installed at the site.

Neil Sheehan, spokesman for the NRC, said in an e-mail that Exelon is expected to file a request with the agency in June that will detail its decommissioning plan. The license amendment, which will cover emergency procedures post-shutdown, will confirm the decommissioning date as November 30, 2019, Sheehan said.

Minutes from an April 1 meeting between Exelon and NRC representatives were pro-

vided to The Times. During the meeting, Exelon was told to coordinate post-shutdown emergency procedure with state and local agencies and to change its emergency plans to reflect requirements that affect permanently defueled nuclear plants.

Even after decommissioning, Exelon will be required to keep numerous federal emergency protocols in place, the NRC said.

A full “permanently defueled emergency plan” will be implemented between 12 and 16 months after the shutdown, at which point the zirconium fire potential is “negligibly small,” the report said.

This December, Exelon will submit a full report to the NRC detailing the shutdown and emergency procedures that will be put in place, addressing numerous items, including the zirconium fire risk, spent fuel pools that will continue to exist at the site as well as seismic risks.

Oyster Creek is the nation’s oldest operating nuclear power plant, and also a significant provider of both jobs and tax revenue in southern Ocean County.

Lacey officials have been attempting to lure new occupants to the site in anticipation of the closure, and have said there is some interest in the site being turned into a natural gas plant.

Alborada Hispanic Dance MANCHESTER – The Manchester Township High School World Language Club invites the community to a presentation by the renowned Alborada Dance Theater on May 17 at 2 p.m. in the MTHS auditorium, 101 South Colonial Drive.

“We hope you can join us to celebrate authentic European culture,” said club advisor Lucia DeLeo. The show will feature regional

Hispanic dance, a live guitarist, audience participation, special guest and authentic culture.

Tickets are $6 per student in advance (or $5 with canned good donation), $8 per adult.

All tickets are $8 at the door. For advance tickets, fill out the order form online at bit.ly/ FunwithFlamenco.

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Travel Bocce Club Village V’s Tennessee Trip

WHITING – The Travel Bocce Club Village V presents a trip to Pigeon Forge and Smokey Mountains Show from October 16 to 22. The trip is seven days, six nights.

Leave from 66 Lacey Rd at 8 a.m.

The price includes: motorcoach transportation; six nights lodging, including four consecutive nights in the Smoky Mountains; 10 meals (six continental breakfasts and four dinners); admissions to Titanic: The World`s Largest Museum attraction; three dinner shows – Soul of Motown, The Smith Family Show and the Hatfield-McCoy Show; one evening show, the Smoky

Mountain Opry; one morning show, The Magic Beyond Belief Show; free time in Historic Downtown Gatlinburg and a guided tour of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Cost: $595 double, $775 single. Deposit of $75 due upon sign-up. Balance due August 9. No refunds unless trip is cancelled.

Insurance available upon request.

Tickets can be purchased every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to noon at Hilltop Clubhouse 325 Schoolhouse Rd. Call Debbie at 201-618-8514 or Lorraine at 732-642-2917.

Free Bone Density Screening

MANCHESTER – The Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus will hold a community health program on May 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event features free bone density screenings at the Manchester ShopRite.

Receive a free bone density screening and learn more about bone health. In addition, Jennifer Klein, RD from the ShopRite of Man-

chester will be on hand to discuss food choices that can help combat osteoporosis. These free screenings will be offered at the Manchester ShopRite, located at 1001 New Jersey 70. No registration is required.

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Travel Bocce Trip To Biltmore Estates

WHITING – The Travel Bocce Club presents a trip to Biltmore Estates and Asheville, NC. This trip is six days, five nights running from November 13 to 18. The cost is $500 per person for a triple, $520 per person for a double and $670 per person for a single. A deposit of $75 due upon sign-up. No refund unless trip is cancelled.

The fee includes: motorcoach transportation; five nights lodging, including three consecutive nights in the Ashville area; eight meals, five breakfasts and three dinners; guided tour

of Asheville, NC; full day visit to the Biltmore Estates; guided drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway and visiting the Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center.

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This trip departures from 66 Lacey Road at 8 a.m.

Tickets can be purchased every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to noon. Call Debbie at 201618-8514 or Lorraine at 732-240-7012 for more information.

Participate In Rail Trail Fun Walk

BARNEGAT – The Barnegat Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary is hosting its Second Annual Rail Trail Fun Walk to support local seniors of Barnegat High School. The Fun Walk will take place on May 21 from 9 a.m. to noon, rain or shine.

The event begins at the Barnegat Fire House on Birdsall St. Day of the event registration begins at 8 a.m.

For more information, event updates and to download the participation form, visit

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Registration on site the evening before the event from 6 to 8 p.m. and the day of the event at 8 a.m. Those who have paid and registered will receive “Rail Trail Fun Walk” sponsor t-shirts. The cost is $10 per walker at the pre-event and $15 during the day of the walk.

Make checks payable to Barnegat Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary.

For more information, contact 609-618-7530 or donnarichard13@gmail.com.

The Jersey Jukebox

MANCHESTER – The Knights of Columbus of Leisure Knoll present “The Jersey Jukebox” on June 4 at 7 p.m. at Route 70 West and Buckingham Drive.

Tickets are $10. Bring your own snacks.

Dance to the music from the 1950s and ‘60s.

Call 732-408-0271 for information or tickets.

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Ocean County Library Closure

OCEAN COUNTY – All branches of the Ocean County Library will be closed on May 13 for its annual Staff Development Day. All branches will reopen May 14.

The library encourages its customers to use the library’s online resources including:

databases, ebooks, emagazines and online classes, which are available any time through its website theoceancountylibrary.org.

For more information, visit the Ocean County Library website or telephone the library at 732-349-6200.

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Operation Homefront Star-Spangled Babies Shower

JOINT BASE – Expectant and new military mothers may register now to be the guest of honor at a special baby shower. Operation Homefront will hold a Star-Spangled Babies shower from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 8 at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst for military moms from active-duty and active Guard, from Reserves E-1 through E-6 families or from Post 9/11 wounded, ill or injured of all ranks.

In order to attend, these military moms can register online at operationhomefront.net/ event/list prior to the event. There are limited spots available and are given on a first come, first serve basis. Only those registered prior to the event will be allowed to attend.

Operation Homefront’s Star-Spangled Babies showers offer military moms the opportunity to develop relationships with other military families and to learn about educational resources in the area. They also allow a grateful community to help out by equipping military

families with donated essential baby items to help ease the financial burden of bringing a new baby into the family.

“As they deal with frequent deployments and relocations, new and expectant military parents often live far from their extended families,” Operation Homefront Chief Operating Officer, Retired Air Force Brigadier Gen. Robert Thomas, said. “The Star-Spangled Babies showers provide a support system of people who care: including a network of other parents, providers of early childhood education with tips and other helpful services and Operation Homefront volunteers. Holding Star-Spangled Babies showers are but one way in which Operation Homefront helps to build strong, stable and secure military families so they may thrive – not solely get by – in the communities they’ve worked so hard to protect.”

Roughly 42 percent of active-duty military children are five years old or younger, according to the U.S. Department of Defense.

Island Singers’ Spring Concert Schedule

LANOKA HARBOR – Ocean County audiences have been enjoying the music of The Island Singers Community Chorus for more than 40 years. The four-part choral group has been under the guidance of Director Polly Moore for much of that time. With Moore at the helm, the all-volunteer chorus has matured into a quality group, which produces a wonderful sound that is difficult to duplicate.

Membership fluctuates depending on the season. Typically there are a few more people during the spring than for the holiday concert in December. Approximately 40 men and women are singing with the group now.

Many singers return every year and have been singing with Moore for over 20 years. The group comes from all walks of life and are of all ages. Some folks have vocal experience and want to continue performing, but most members simply enjoy singing and want to be part of a choral group. Anyone with a pleasant voice and a desire to learn the music is welcome to join.

Rehearsals are held every Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at Village Lutheran Church, 701 Western Blvd.

The Spring Concert always features an eclectic blend of familiar standards and traditional

favorites. This spring the chorus is planning a water-themed concert, and are currently searching through files for songs reflecting this theme.

Concerts are free and held in local libraries, museums and other venues. The chorus also makes several pro-bono appearances in hospitals, nursing homes and rehab centers. The following is the Spring Concert schedule: June 4 at 2:30 p.m.: Point Pleasant branch Library, 834 Beaver Dam Road, Point Pleasant.

June 11 at 7:30 p.m.: St. Paul Lutheran Church, 130 Cable Ave., Beachwood.

June 18 at 8 p.m.: Barnegat Community Center, 900 W. Bay Ave., Barnegat.

July 9 at 8 p.m.: Long Beach Island Museum, Engleside and Beach Avenues, Beach Haven.

The Island Singers is a non-profit organization and receives some government funding.

Membership dues are collected at the beginning of each season to help offset salary costs for the director, accompanist and purchase of new music. Occasional fundraisers also help defray the group’s operational costs.

New members always welcome. No auditions necessary. For more information, visit islandsingersnj.com or contact Polly Moore at 732-341-8565.

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OCEAN COUNTY – Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Zack Shore Realtors is holding a weeklong food drive to support Move For Hunger.

From May 9 to 14, donate non-perishable food items at any of the company’s five locations. Lowy’s Moving Service has volunteered to transport the donations to The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties.

The locations are: Barnegat Light, 29th and Central Ave.; Beach Haven, 2900 Long Beach Blvd.; Manahawkin, 675 Route 72 East; Point Pleasant, 161 Ocean Ave. and Ship Bottom, 1000 Long Beach Blvd.

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Seaside Heights Movies On The Beach

SEASIDE HEIGHTS – The Movies on the Beach series events will continue this summer.

The events start on July 3 and will be held Sundays and Tuesdays through August.

The events are free and will take place on the sand at Carteret Avenue. Bring beach chairs or blankets to enjoy the film.

The full schedule for July is: July 3 – “JAWS;” July 5 – “Frozen;” July 10 – “Minions;” July 12 – “The Lego Movie;” July 17 – “Hotel

Transylvania 2;” July 19 – “Big Hero 6;” July 24 – “Aladdin;” July 26 – “The Spongebob Movie;” and July 31 – “Pixels.”

The full schedule for August is: August 2 – “Jurassic World;” August 7 – “Shaun the Sheep;” August 9 – “Goosebumps;” August 14 – “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles;” August 16 – “Inside Out;” August 21 – “Pan;” August 23 – “The Good Dinosaur;” August 28 – “Norm of the North;” and August 30 – “Finding Nemo.”

Volunteers Needed To Help Build Record-Breaking Sand Castle OCEAN COUNTY – Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity is seeking volunteers to help construct a 55-foot tall sandcastle near the Laurita Winery.

Volunteer labor in this effort will result in donations to NOHFH which will help the organization build a new home in Toms River.

Visit nohfh.com/hands-v-machines. Volunteer opportunities at Castle Laurita West are almost unlimited through the summer.

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OCVTS To Host Career Expo

BRICK – The Ocean County Vocational Technical School’s Career Expo is May 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the OCVTS Brick Center, 350 Chambers Bridge Road.

This event is for high school graduates, and soon-to-be graduates looking for affordable, accelerated training programs that provide skills and real-world experience to launch a new career.

OCVTS offers five, one-year accelerated training programs in culinary arts, cosmetology, automotive technology, new home construction and practical nursing. These programs are full-time, hands-on training opportunities designed to launch meaningful

careers. OCVTS has established partnerships with local organizations and businesses to provide learning opportunities outside of the classroom.

At the career expo, talk with instructors and current students and see hands-on demonstrations of what each program offers. Financial Aid representatives and admission representatives will be on hand to answer questions and assist with registration.

These programs are eligible for federal financial aid, veterans education benefits and unemployment retraining benefits.

Visit ocvts.org for directions and information or call 732-473-3100, ext. 3144.

Take A Virtual Trip Through The Bay

BARNEGAT – A new program, funded through a grant from the Barnegat Bay Partnership, has been developed by Nature Photographer and Author Bob Birdsall and Field Ecologist Terry O’Leary. Entitled “Streaming the Creeks and Rivers in the Barnegat Bay Watershed,” this program features stunning images as well as natural and cultural information for the 20 main streams that flow into the Barnegat Bay. Following the streams from their headwaters in the Pine Barrens to their mouth at the bay, Birdsall, O’Leary and a team of volunteers captured fascinating photographs and recorded the GPS locations of 175 waypoints along the streams.

Experience a virtual trip down the streams to the bay with Birdsall and O’Leary at two free presentations offered this May. They will present their program on May 14 at 10:30 a.m. at Jakes Branch County Park, 1100 Double Trouble Road, Beachwood, and again on May 24 at 6:30 p.m. at Pinelands Preservation Alliance, 17 Pemberton Road, Southampton Township.

For more information about the presentations, contact Terry O’Leary at tmoleary@gmail.com.

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Here’s To Your Health Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

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By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. As spring rolls around, allergies and hay fever cause problems, and so do lingering strains of colds and flu. Maybe you are one of the 40 million people in North America who are experiencing the uncomfortable symptoms of chronic sinusitis? It translates to a lot of Kleenex, Flonase and Sudafed.

Are you experiencing some of these issues: sinus pressure, headaches, cheek pain, eyeball pain, pressure behind the eyes, puffy eyes, nasal dryness or a stuffed up nose? Do you have moving headaches or shocks in your scalp, dental pain or notice a foul odor that no one else can smell?

Today I’m reviewing some popular devices that help with chronic sinusitis: Neti Pots: There are plastic and porcelain ones, I suggest the porcelain kind.

Neti pots and other ‘nose’ devices discussed below are better than oral decongestants like pseudoephedrine because they don’t raise your blood pressure or causes spaciness or insomnia.

But they work superficially, addressing nasal and maxillary sinus problems (around your cheekbones) not those of the ethmoid (near the bridge of your nose) or sphenoid sinuses (behind your eyes). Luckily those conditions are rare, and you’ll need a CT scan of your sinuses to uncover ethmoid or sphenoid sinus problems.

Pro – It’s affordable and readily accessible at health food stores and pharmacies. No set up is required, other than having warm distilled water and special neti salt.

Con – You have to tilt your head in an awkward position and this is problematic if you have neck or back pain. You need to buy distilled water. Please don’t skimp and use tap water because your sinuses are not equipped to defend against pathogens very well. For example, people have died from a brain-eating amoeba found in tap water, so use distilled.

Neilmed Rinse: Pro – It f lushes you out really well, and is more efficient than a neti pot. Many people claim it helped them after years of congestion. It comes with individual packets of salt with baking soda, which is instantly alkalinizing. You control the pressure or “f lush” by squeezing the bottle yourself.

Con – You may get a sinus headache afterwards, and some people say it causes a sensation similar to the feeling you get when you jump into a pool and water gets up your nose, but this goes away.

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Cons – You have to buy their proprietary brand of salt pods and the sensation of suction can feel bizarre. You also can’t control or adjust the f low.

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LONG BEACH ISLAND – The Lighthouse International Film Festival LIFF Kick Off Party will be held on May 7 at 7 p.m. This event will be held at Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences, 120 Long Beach Blvd., Loveladies.

Discover what’s screening at the 2016 Lighthouse International Film Festival,

held June 9 to 12, when the film lineup is unveiled by Executive Director Eric Johnson. The LIFF Kick-Off Party is the time to catch the previews. The party will include hors d’oeuvres from the area’s best restaurants, libations and a silent auction. Items included are: stand-up paddle board lessons, original LBI art by local artists, gift cards for fine dining,

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“Power In The Pines” Open House And Air Show JOINT BASE – The Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst will host its Open House and Air Show on May 14 and 15.

Gates open at 9 a.m. The first flight is at 11 a.m. Free admission and free parking.

This event will feature the Warbird Aerial performances, Military Static displays, Heritage displays, food and beverage and kids zones.

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Military Appreciation Night

LAKEWOOD – The Lakewood BlueClaws will hold a Military Appreciation Night on June 16 at 7:05 p.m.

The Disabled American Veterans Chapter 20, located in Brick, will present the color guard, and one of the veterans will throw the game’s first pitch.

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Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Ocean County is celebrating its 10 Year Anniversary of providing quality child advocacy services in the Ocean County Superior Court System for the community’s most vulnerable children. ACASA of Ocean County works to speak up for abused and neglected children that have been removed from their homes and placed in foster care. In Ocean County alone as of January 2016, there are over 750 of these children living in out of home placement by no fault of their own.

This is a staggering number of children, and it is essential for this organization to continue its work and expand the advocacy services to every child in Ocean County that needs a CASA Volunteer of their own.

Over the past decade, the CASA program has trained 165 every day concerned citizens with an evidenced based 30 hour training course to become Judicial Volunteers. These remarkable advocates assisted 374 abused children by working with the court system to move them to a permanent and safe home.

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I’ve received hundreds of letters over the last year similar to this.

People either personally or through a relative are being given wrong medications or incorrect dosages of medications that they were or were not prescribed.

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3. Do not take your medication out of a bottle day by day. Instead prepare a week of medication. I prefer not to use a day and night box that is built as one. I do recommend that you color code two kits, one for day and one for night. Yellow or light blue works well for morning and a deeper color to represent night. For those who need to take medications more than twice a day, adjust the above by buying three or four individual set ups. It’s bulkier but safer.

For those who are on a limited budget, you can use egg car tons from the supermarket (not my favorite choice but it does work.)

If you can, have someone in the house review what you have done.

Once again, an RN would be great, but not always practical.

I like setting up medication on Sundays if possible.

Take all the bottles and put them away so that you don’t accidentally reach into the bottle out of habit.

This will prevent accidental double ups.

Prepare a list, and keep it on your person or somewhere visible should an emergency occur.

Stay safe and healthy.

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An Overview Of “Death Taxes” In New Jersey

By Robert C. Shea, Esq. & Marc S. Galella, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates Persons passing away as residents of New Jersey may have their estates subject to potentially three “death taxes.” These taxes are the Federal Estate Tax (FET); the New Jersey Estate Tax (NJET) and the New Jersey Inheritance Tax (IT). This article will provide a brief overview of these death taxes.

The Federal Estate Tax is an estate tax imposed by federal law. The bad news is that the FET tax rate is very h ig h at 40 percent. However, the good news is that as part of the continuation of the Bush Tax cuts, the FET threshold has been raised and in this year (2016) the FET applies only to estates in excess of $5,450,000.

The better news is that for a married couple, the threshold can be as high as $10,900,000 under certain circumstances. For the majority of persons reading this article, the FET is not a concern.

The New Jersey Estate Tax was referred to as a “sponge tax.” This meant that a percentage of the FET was paid to the State of New Jersey. After the FET threshold was raised in 2002, the State clarified that the NJET would remain in effect for estates in excess of $675,000, no matter how high the threshold for the FET would become.

There is no NJET for assets passing to a surviving spouse. Many individuals in the Ocean County area find that their estates are in excess of the NJET threshold. The good news is that the tax rate for the NJET is relatively low.

For example, a $675,000 estate would be taxed at the rate of 3 percent. An estate of $1,000,000 would be taxed at the rate of 4.6 percent. As of the time of this article, there are numerous legislative bills in Trenton that would either eliminate the NJET or raise the threshold into the $2-3 million range.

However, given the State’s ongoing budget crisis, it is uncertain whether this legislation will be passed.

The final death tax is the New Jersey Inheritance Tax. This is a tax imposed upon the beneficiaries of the estate based upon the class of person inheriting. As of the mid-1980s, spouses and lineal descendants of the decedent have been totally exempt from the IT. Siblings of the decedents are entitled to a $25,000 exemption and then are taxed at the rate of 11 percent up to $1,000,000 and the tax rate increases after that. All other beneficiaries are taxed at the rate of 15 percent up to $700,000 and 16 percent in excess of that amount. There is no tax on inheritances of less than $500. There is no tax in bequests to recognized charities.

The topic of death taxes in New Jersey is complicated and subject to many regulations and exceptions.

There are ways to avoid or reduce some of these taxes. This article is intended only as an overview and is not intended to provide tax planning a dv ice. For more i n for mat ion a n attorney or accountant experienced with these taxes should be consulted.

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For Sale Camper – 2004 Cougar. Great condition. Made by Keystone.

Sleeps six. Must sell. $5,000.

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Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius.

732-364-7580. (t/n) Costume/Estate Jewelry - Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry.

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21 Plus, Inc. - A non-profit community based agency, providing support services and programs for adults with developmental disabilities. Qualified candidates must be 18 years of age or older with a HS diploma or equivalent, a valid NJ drive’s license and must have a safe driving record. You must be reliable and compassionate and able to interact effectively with tact with persons with developmental dishabilles. Good interpersonal skills are essential. 732-240-3118.

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Help Wanted Busy Barber Shop – In Toms River looking for licensed barber.

Call 732-886-5955.

(21) Part Time Food Service – We have an immediate need for Part Time Waitstaff/Servers, Dietary Aides, FT/PT Dishwashers. FT Dishwasher must have open availability. We are a well established retirement/healthcare community located in Whiting. We offer competitive pay and 401(K) once you have worked 1 year and 1000 hours. Under the direction of great Food Service leadership team, you will be working in an environment where you get the support and training needed to grow in your culinary career. The Pines offers an open door policy and Senior Leadership is always available and visible to our employees every day. Rate of pay starts at $8.50/hour. Apply in person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (t/n) Full Time Housekeeper – We have an immediate need for FT Housekeeper/Floor Person who will be responsible for stripping and waxing floors, shampooing rugs, and general cleaning duties. We are a well established retirement/ healthcare community located in Whiting. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and 401(K) once you have worked 1 year and 1000 hours. The Pines offers an open door policy and Senior Leadership is always available and visible to our employees every day. Rate of pay based on experience. Apply in person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (t/n) Swim Pool Service Co. - Should have experience in inground liner replacement, filters. Clean Drivers License. Transportation Monmouth and Ocean. Call 732-232-6642. (19) Full Time Home Health Aide/ Independent Living – The Pines at Whiting is looking for an experienced Home Health to work FT and to provide excellence in care to our residents in our independent living area. Hours are M-F 1-9:30 p.m. If you are looking for an environment that rewards excellence, provides a fun work environment, you should look no further than The Pines.

Our Senior Leadership values an open door policy from The CEO down and is visible each and every day to all the staff! Competitive rates. Apply in person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (t/n) Receptionist/Medical Assistant – For medical weight loss office.

P/T. 732-458-7546.

(22) Looking For Party Planner – To organize and send out invitations. Call Willie King 732-961-3647.

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C lassifieds Help Wanted

Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n) Micromedia Publications is seeking a Part Time Reporter - Candidate should have writing/reporting experience. Candidate must be available to cover evening meetings of the local government, generally one night per week, and may also be asked to attend community events, fundraisers, etc. Conducting phone interviews is understood to be part of the job. In addition, the ideal candidate will have the ability to take photos to accompany features.

The position requires providing 3-4 stories per week, with photos, every week, on deadline. This PART-TIME position is an at-home job; stories will be submitted via email. A full-time position is not currently available.

Candidates should send their resume along with 1-3 writing samples or links to your writing. Resumes without writing samples WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.Email resumes and writing samples to Catherine at newseditor@micromediapubs.com. (t/n) Caregiver – For elderly woman 4 or 5 days a week. Must drive.

References requested. Salary negotiable. 908-330-9279.

(19) Personal Assistant – $15 per hour.

Experience in clerical duties. Must travel in NJ and NJ areas. Call Willie King 732-961-3647.

(20) Now Hiring Property Inspectors- FT/PT in your area. Full, free training provided. jim.g59@ comcast.net or msangelabove@ comcast.net. 732-766-4425, 201259-0734. Ask for Mel. (t/n) Part Time CNA -The Pines at Whiting is looking for experienced CNA’s to provide excellence in care to our residents on our Skilled Nursing Unit, Hamilton Place. If you are looking for an environment that rewards excellence, provides a fun work environment you should look no further then The Pines. Our Senior Leadership values an open door policy from The CEO down and is visible each and every day to all the staff. Full time 3 to 11 p.m. 2 positions), part time 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. 4 days a week and Per Diem. Apply in person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (t/n) Community Options Is Hiring Direct Support Professionals – In Ocean County. FT/PT/PRN, all shifts. We provide paid training.

HS Dip/GED, valid DL, and satisfactory background required. Great benefits, PTO after 90 days and career advancement. 609-693-6222 or resumes-oc@comop.org. EOE. (23) Borough Of Lakehurst – Temporary 90-day Public Works laborer. $10 per hour. Valid driver’s license with good record required.

Applications can be obtained at Borough Hall, 5 Union Avenue, Lakehurst, NJ 08733. EOE. (21) PT Book Keeper – Growing Healthcare company in Ocean County is looking for a PT bookkeeper to work 2-3 days a week. The ideal candidate should be detail oriented and very analytical in looking at reconciling General Ledger accounts.

A summary of list of duties include but not are limited to GL Reconciliation, data entry, customer service, journal entries, account analysis, and assist with payroll and ap. Send Confidential Resumes to hrservicewhiting@ gmail.com. EOE. (t/n)

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Mosquito Control Tips

OCEAN COUNTY – “As the weather gets warmer, the days get longer, more people enjoy being outside. We know that as the weather improves, it will not take long for the mosquito season to officially arrive,” said Ocean County Freeholder Deputy Director Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health.

Daniel Regenye, Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) public health coordinator said, “Right now is the time to get outside and look around your property for any standing water where any type of mosquito can breed. Presently, many are focused on Zika Virus. The people in New Jersey who have developed this had visited one of the affected countries by Zika. The OCHD is in constant communication with the New Jersey Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding this issue, and most certainly will keep the public updated. In addition, there are other mosquito-borne illnesses that we focus on, such as West Nile Virus.”

Regenye added, “This means we need to take every possible step that we can to avoid mosquito bites. There are so many places on one’s property that standing water can exist even something as small as a bottle cap. An important part of mosquito control around your home is making sure that mosquitoes don’t have a place to lay their eggs. Take advantage of the upcoming warm weather as

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we move towards summer to: Get rid of standing water in rain gutters, old tires, buckets, plastic covers, toys or any other container where mosquitoes can breed.

Empty and change the water in bird baths, fountains, wading pools, rain barrels and potted plant trays at least once a week to eliminate potential mosquito habitats.

Drain temporary pools of water or fill with dirt.

Make sure windows, doors and door screens are “bug tight,” and there are no holes in the screens.

Keep swimming pool water treated and circulating.

Replace outdoor lights with yellow “bug” lights, which tend to attract fewer mosquitoes than ordinary lights. The yellow lights are not repellents, however.

Use the following tips to help protect against exposure to mosquitoes: Use EPA-Registered insect repellents when necessary and follow label directions and precautions closely. Do not use on babies under two months. Do not apply on a child’s hands, eyes, mouth or irritated skin.

Tuck shirts into pants and pants into socks to cover gaps in clothing where mosquitoes can get to skin.

Use mosquito netting over baby carriages and stroller.

Visit the OCHD website at ochd.org.

OCEAN COUNTY – The Garden State Philharmonic’s community chorus will host its 13th annual Choral Pops Dinner and Gift Auction on June 16 at 6 p.m. at the TR Hotel ballroom.

At the event, the GSP Chorus will perform popular selections from Broadway musicals, drawing from “Wicked,” “Grease,” “South Pacific,” “Avenue Q” and others.

Guests will be able to compete for prizes including theater tickets to the Algonquin Arts Theater and the Jay and Linda Grunin Center, a hotel stay at the TR Hotel in Toms River, custom family portraits by Kramer Portraits and more.

Additional prize donations and event sponsors are needed. E-mail development@ gardenstatephilharmonic.org or download commitment forms from GardenStatePhilharmonic.org. All donations and ad commitments due by May 19.

To attend, purchase tickets online at GardenStatePhilharmonic.org or call 732255-0460.

Tickets are $45 per person or a flat $425 for a table of 10.

Business dress is encouraged. The prize auction and guest seating will begin at 5:30 p.m.

The proceeds from the 13th annual Choral Pops Dinner and Gift Auction support the

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New Jersey Teen Arts Festival OCEAN COUNTY – The New Jersey State Teen Arts Festival at the Toms River campus of Ocean County College offers an opportunity for young artists in New Jersey to receive invaluable feedback and instruction from professionals in the creative and performing arts.

For 40 years, the festival has been the premiere

arts event for high school and middle school students from throughout the state, bringing them together to explore artistic possibilities, share achievements in the arts and investigate the diverse means of expression. The festival will be held from June 1 to 3.

For more information, visit njteenarts.com.

Bereavement Support Group Meetings Open To All

WHITING – Anthony Lipari, FCM., gave a presentation followed by a question and answer session. The group welcomed two new members. Refreshments were served and there was some social time for members to speak with each other about how they having been coping with the short, darker days. Attendance is not taken so attendees may come as often as they wish. Meetings

are open to anyone in the area, not just Village VI residents. Meetings are held in the D & E room of Deerfield Hall, 6 Congasia Rd. Whiting, from 1 to 3 p.m. Meetings are May 27 and June 24. The group breaks for July and August, but does meet during that time for lunch. For information, call Rosie at 732-881-1044 (just leave your name and number).

Garden State Philharmonic Symphony Society.

“The Choral Pops event is currently the GSP’s largest fund and friend-raising event each season. Raising financial support for arts and cultural programs continues to be a challenge in this region. The efforts of the GSP Chorus help to offset the fact that the GSP, to date, does not have any major benefactor. A short list of loyal grants and a growing list of individual donors who give a few dollars each year have allowed the GSP to reach its diamond year. Simply put, it takes a lot of effort by a lot of people to keep the music alive,” said Thomas Stephens, managing director. “The efforts of the GSP Chorus should be applauded and the members always deliver a not-to-be-missed event experience.”

The GSP has served the Jersey Shore communities since 1955, growing from an entirely volunteer orchestra to a professional cultural organization offering resident and outreach programs. The GSP Chorus, added in 1984, and the hosts of the annual Choral Pops Dinner and Gift Auction, allows the GSP to present repertoire not offered by orchestras elsewhere, and also gives community Chorus members the opportunity to work side-by-side with professional musicians. New members are welcome annually.

OCEAN COUNTY – Do you love to read, but have physical limitations that prevent you from getting to the library? The Ocean County Library provides delivery of library materials free of charge to Ocean County residents living independently who are unable to visit a physical library location.

After contacting the Home Borrowers Coordinator, the library will assign a trained volunteer to deliver items to residents’ homes. The Home Borrowers Service customer must be able to establish a mutually convenient time with the volunteer to deliver and pick up materials, approximately every three weeks.

In order to qualify for the Home Borrowers Service, the following criteria must be met: Must be a resident of Ocean County, who does not have family members or friends to assist them with their library needs.

Must submit a completed Home Borrowers Service Customer Application.

Must submit a basic Medical Verification Form stating that the applicant cannot physically visit the library.

Must cooperate with the volunteer to arrange a mutually convenient time for drop off and pick up of library materials.

Must return all materials on time, with the assistance from the assigned volunteer.

Last year, the Home Borrower Volunteers delivered more than 19,000 library items to the Ocean County Home Borrower Customers.

If anyone is interested in being a volunteer with the Ocean County Library to deliver materials to homebound residents, contact Volunteer Services at 732-349-6200, ext.

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May 9, 16, 23 and 30: Silver Safari Tours – The Silver Safari Tour is a group trip for senior citizens who are young at heart. Get an up-close look at 1,200 animals from six continents while riding in style on special Safari Off-Road vehicles. This tour takes place on Mondays in May when the theme park is closed so that bus groups can be escorted close to the loading platform to limit walking. A stop at Camp Aventura half-way through the tour gives groups the chance to stretch, feed a giraffe, see some smaller animals and shop for souvenirs.

May 10, 11, 17 and 18: Academic Adventures: Safari Off-Road Education – Six Flags takes students grades K through 6 on a journey in learning with 1,200 animals from six continents through the 350-acre wildlife preserve lead by experienced tour guides. This program is limited to 400 students per day, and tickets are $22.99, plus tax per person. This event must be booked in advance and takes place on exclusive

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May 12: Business and Marketing Education Day – For years, Six Flags has invited high school and middle school students to learn about business by bringing them inside the marketing of a theme park.

Professionals from different industries are invited to speak to students about all levels of marketing. Each year, Six Flags creates a new challenge that asks students to design a business plan for everything from a new concert or sporting event to marketing non-profits. Participating students compete for theme park tickets.

May 14: Cheerfest – Cheerleading and cross-over dance teams can reach for the stars as they compete for trophies and prizes at the 26th Annual Cheerleading and Dance Championship. This event is open to public and private schools, recreation and all-star teams. Competition takes place outdoors at the Movietown Arena on a 42’ x 54’ spring floor.

May 15, 21 and 22: Dancefest – Dance troupes of all ages, types and genres have the opportunity to perform without the pressure of a competition or recital. Performances start at noon inside Showcase Theater in the Movietown section of the park. All participants will receive a Dancefest ribbon to take home as a souvenir of their day.

May 21: Celebration Concert with Jeremy Camp The concert takes place at 5 p.m. in the Plymouth Rock Assurance Arena and is included with theme park admission, season pass or active membership as part of the Mike And Ike Zours Summer Concert Series.

May 21: Six Flags Great Adventure will celebrate summer with the 2016 season opening of Six Flags Hurricane Harbor.

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BARNEGAT – The Barnegat Farmer Market will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursdays from June 16 to October 27.

Vendors include the Lithuanian Bakery and High Mountain Foods, who over frozen ravioli, Italian specialty items, olives, pickles and imported cheese. Farmers include: Eckert farm, Brookville farm, Stillwell farm and Krowecki farm.

The market is seeking non-farm product vendors such as: homemade soaps, lotions, handmade handbags and jewelry, wood crafts, kettle corn, guacamole, salsa, jams and jellies, specialty teas, coffees, spices, hot sauce, candies, air plants and more.

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TOMS RIVER – Step back in time to the early 1900s when the general store was the village meeting place, where the latest gossip could be heard and all the staples for survival could be purchased.

Ocean County Historical Society’s newest exhibit, “The Heart of the Village: The Local General Store” opened April 19. The exhibit’s photos and artifacts of general stores in Ocean County paint a clear picture of how vital they were for folks in

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of mAY 7-mAY 13

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Forge your own destiny and upgrade your reality.

Be prepared to embrace opportunity this week. Even little things are like puzzle pieces that when put together create a whole picture.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Smoke the peace pipe. As this week unfolds you can offer apologies or reparations and they will be accepted. Take steps to repair relationships or revitalize business projects.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Grab the brass ring on the merry-go-round of life.

Honesty and faithfulness can be expected from those who enter your life this week.

Promises and plans put into motion will be fulfilled.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You are a natural nurturer and have the desire to help others. There are times, however, when you need expert advice. Financial assets may enjoy a period of growth in the week ahead.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Implement a purposeful plan of action that runs smoothly. Start something of importance in the first part of the week while ambitions and energies are spurred by on by good luck and optimism.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Make headway in the week ahead. Feel free to make promises and commitments, as they will turn out as envisioned. Whatever is planted now, whether romantically or financially, will thrive.

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is built after the foundation is laid. Don’t jump into action impetuously in the week ahead. Prepare for a new project or commitment by carefully looking at all the pros and cons.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Achieving financial success may require strategic maneuvering. In the week ahead remember that who you know is as important as what you know. Be sure new friends are trustworthy.

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Your ability to create mutually beneficial bargains is at a peak.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Believe what you see and hear. Listen with your heart to the sprouting of a tiny seed of hope. The week ahead can be an excellent time to put your most important plans into motion.

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Wolfgang Puck’s Kitchen Fiesta Feast: Celebrate Cinco De Mayo With A Healthy Version Of A Classic Mexican Dish

By Wolfgang Puck

Working as a chef based in greater Los Angeles, though I also have restaurants across the U.S. and around the world, I’m very aware of the richness of Latino culture. So many good, hardworking people from Mexico and countries further south live in my home state that Spanish is virtually a second language here.

And, of course, I’ve grown not just accustomed to but also fond of Latino foods. I especially enjoy chile peppers - an ingredient I like to include not just in south-of-the-border dishes but also to add liveliness to a wide range of other savory dishes.

So I’m always happy when Cinco de Mayo rolls around. This May 5th celebration of a key victory the Mexican nation won in 1862 over invading French troops in a battle in the east-central town of Puebla is considered a minor holiday in Mexico itself.

Here in America (where some mistakenly think it’s Mexico’s Independence Day), the holiday has grown in prominence over the past several decades to become an all-around celebration of Mexican culture and pride, much as St. Patrick’s Day is for the Irish. All too often, though, Cinco de Mayo observances today translate to too much beer and tequila accompanied by lots of indulgent foods from fried tortilla chips drowned in chile-laced cheese sauce to the deep-fried cinnamon-dusted doughnut sticks called churros.

So, for this year’s celebration, I would like to propose taking a healthier approach to the by cooking one of my favorite Mexican dishes: an easyto-make braise of fresh fish fillets simmered in a richly flavored, spicy sauce. It actually comes from the Gulf Coast port where the invading French troops initially landed in 1861, the city of Veracruz.

The sauce - a combination of tomatoes, onion, garlic, bell peppers, chiles, olives and capers - comes together in just a few minutes. Only then do you add the fish itself, for which you could substitute any other fresh fish fillets you might prefer, including halibut, red snapper or tuna. One of my secrets to perfect results is starting the dish on the stovetop and finishing it in the oven.

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when I want to eat something that is as delicious as it is healthful. Enjoy it, please, this Cinco de Mayo, with white wine, Mexican beer or your favorite tequila cocktail.

STRIPED BASS VERACRUZ-STYLE WITH TOMATOES, CHILES AND OLIVES Serves 6 1/4 cup (60 mL) extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed 1 large yellow onion, peeled, quartered and thinly sliced 1 large red bell pepper, quartered, stemmed, seeded and thinly sliced 1 large jalapeno chile, halved, seeded, deveined and thinly sliced 3 medium tomatoes, about 1 pound (500 g) total, cored, halved, seeded and diced 3 large cloves garlic, chopped 2 large sprigs fresh oregano, plus chopped leaves for garnish 2 large sprigs fresh thyme, plus chopped leaves for garnish 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (125 mL) dry white wine 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) good-quality canned tomato sauce 8 large green olives, flesh cut from pits 1 tablespoon drained capers 6 fillets striped bass, 4 to 5 ounces (125 to 185 g) each Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 450 F (230 C). Heat a heavy large ovenproof skillet over high heat. Add the 1/4 cup (60 mL) oil and heat 10 to 15 seconds.

Add the onion, bell pepper and chile.

Toss to blend. Add the diced tomatoes and garlic. Saute until tender but not yet brown, about 8 minutes.

Add the herb sprigs and salt. Add the wine to the skillet. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the wine has almost evaporated, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the tomato sauce. Reduce the heat to medium. Stir in the olives and capers and simmer 1 minute to blend.

Arrange the fish fillets in the sauce and spoon a little sauce over each.

Drizzle the fillets with a little more olive oil. Bake in the preheated oven until the fish is cooked through, about 10 minutes.

Transfer the fish to serving plates.

Spoon some sauce around each.

Garnish with fresh oregano or thyme leaves and serve immediately.

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