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New Sculptures In Place Through Downtown

‑‑Photos by Catherine Galioto The diverse subjects of the statues newly installed in downtown Toms River public spots are all by local Brian Hanlon, whose sculptures are in place worldwide. The exhibit runs through the summer. By Catherine Galioto Arts Project, downtown improvement dis- figures are so different, but they have a lot TOMS RIVER – Accomplished sculptor trict and Toms River Artists Community of common with their pursuit of excellence and Toms River native Brian Hanlon en- would join Hanlon in cutting the ribbon on – athletic excellence, civic excellence, busijoyed the Seward Johnson statue exhibit in such an exhibit. ness excellence.” place around public spaces in downtown Whether Yogi Berra, Earl Lloyd, a fireAbout 20 of his bronze statues are promiToms River last summer, and wondered nently installed downtown where they will fighter memorial or the Binghamton mascot if his own pieces could make up a public remain for the public to enjoy all summer. bearcat, the large-scale, bronze sculptures display of their own. “It’s official, all the plaques are up, people span a variety of subjects both well and One year later, the township, Community can wander and learn,” Hanlon said. “The (Sculpture - See Page 6)

OCC SOFTBALL FINISHES SIXTH IN NATION

By Chris Christopher t was a memorable season for the Ocean County College women’s softball team. The Vikings went 26-13 overall. They won the National Junior College Athletic Association Division III Region XIX Tournament. And they finished sixth at the NJCAA Division III Tournament. The program was born in 1977. It was the first time the Vikings won the Region XIX title and the initial time they qualified for the nationals. “Our team was very even keeled,” said Bob Mazanec, OCC’s seventh-year coach. “It never got too high. It never got too low. We

rallied to win games a half dozen times. The girls never gave up. They were battlers.” Seven players won postseason honors. Sophomore outfielder Kara Molnar, a Jackson Memorial High School graduate, and sophomore pitcher Ashley Hussey (Toms River North) captured first-team all-region and first-team All-Garden State Athletic Conference honors. Sophomore first baseman April Szymczyk (Jackson Liber t y), f reshman second baseman Kurstin Binshedler (Pinelands Regional) and sophomore shor tstop Adelle Hickman (Jackson Liberty) won second-team all-region and second-team

all-conference honors. Named third-team all-region and third-team all-conference were freshman pitcher-outfielder Marissa Stadtmauer and freshman catcher Stephanie Healy (Pinelands). Through the Region XIX Tournament, Molnar hit .548 (63-for-115). She set the school career record for home runs (seven), including six this season. She drove in 44 runs and scored 56. She added 10 doubles and nine triples and sped to eight steals in eight attempts. The former Jaguar is headed to William Paterson University. “She has a lot of our records,” Mazanec

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said. “She is probably our all-time leader in runs scored and runs batted in. She has a quick bat and can drive the ball to all fields. She has really good speed on the bases and is an excellent baserunner.” Hussey went 16-4 through the nationals to tie OCC’s single-season wins record. The owner of a 26-9 career record, she leaves with the highest wins total in school history. She was named the Region XIX Pitcher of the Year in 2016. “She is what I consider a true pitcher as she does not throw that hard,” Mazanec said. “She has good movement. I would say her out pitch is her curveball. She moves the ball in and out and up and down and gets the hitters off balance.” Among the greatest women’s athletes in OCC history, Szymczyk also starred in basketball and volleyball. Szymczyk, who will play basketball for Rowan University, batted .545 (61-for-112) through the Region IX Tournament. She plated 52 runs, scored 30 and hit three homers and 15 doubles. Szymczyk and Molnar were among the Division III leaders in batting average. “I consider April a power hitter and a great defensive first baseman,” said Mazanec, who was assisted by Elise Weinberger and Mickey Minnitti. “She was a free swinger ‑‑ not someone who looked to cut down on her swing. On defense, she has great hands and is aggressive. She is excellent at fielding bunts and she can handle all of the throws from the infielders.

She dug a lot of balls out of the dirt. She made three errors in 233 total chances.” Binshedler batted .419 through the Region XIX Tournament. She scored 57 runs and drove in 21. Among her hits were nine doubles, two homers and three triples. “She hit leadoff,” Mazanec said. “She was very steady. She had a lot of responsibility at second base and made all of the plays. She turns the double play as well as anyone I have ever seen. She got on base and got us started. She and Hickman made for a great double play combination.” Hickman stung the ball at a .521 clip (63for-121) through the Region XIX Tournament. She knocked in 28 runs, scored 52 and hit one homer and seven doubles. She will attend William Paterson. “She moved from second base to shortstop this year for the betterment of the team,” Mazanec said. “She helped set the table for Molnar and Szymczyk.” Stadtmauer was named the Most Valuable Player of the team’s best-of-three series against Cumberland County College in the Region XIX Tournament in which she won both games, allowing one run in seven innings. Prior to displaying her pitching prowess, she was best known for her offense as she hit .434 through the Region XIX Tournament. “She was our third pitcher for most of the year,” Mazanec said. “She started in left field for 95 percent of our games. In the regions, our top two pitchers had difficulty, but she came in and shut things down in both games. We had one foot in the grave.” Healy hit .462 through the Region XIX

Tournament. She drove in 24 runs and scored 20. She hit one homer, three triples and eight doubles. “She was an aggressive baserunner,” Mazanec said. “She was a good defensive catcher who really took charge in the infield.” The Vikings also received contributions from sophomore outfielder Brianna Vafiadis (Central Regional), freshman third baseman-outfielder Bridgette Badalis (Roselle Catholic), freshman infielder Emily Dancisin (Pinelands), freshman

outfielder Kristin Kolisz (Ossining, N.Y.), freshman catcher-second baseman Mackenzie Darmstatter (Barnegat), freshman outfielder Caitlyn Linstra (Lacey) and freshman pitcher Stephanie Havens (Jackson Memorial). Early in the season, OCC went 6-2 on a trip to Myrtle Beach, S.C. The team raised funds with the aid of the OCC Foundation, local businesses, families and friends. “We knew we could be good when we finished the trip,” Mazanec said. “We saw we had some power, defense and pitching.”

–Photo courtesy Ocean County College The Ocean County College women’s softball team poses with its plaque after winning the National Junior College Athletic Association Division III Region XIX Tournament.

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little known. Each has signage nearby, explaining the piece. The statues are copies of ones Hanlon has made for clients all over the world. He is the official sculptor of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, but has created more than 300 sculptures and statues. Local examples of his work include the prominent “Welcome To Ocean County” monument at the southeast corner of Route 36 and 166 in Toms River, the baseball sculpture in the Ocean County Mall and the “Angel in Anguish” September 11 memorial in Brick. With many of the sculptures focused on sports and athletics, the exhibition is called the Sports, Fitness and Wellness Summer. Hanlon said the exhibition is meant to show the “possibilities of the human spirit.” It also creates a second summer of interest in the arts in downtown Toms River, which last year hosted the life-

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like works of Seward Johnson, which had statues showing “residents” in daily vignettes such as a police officer issuing a parking ticket, two ladies chatting on a bench, children playing in the grass or a worker washing storefront windows. In contrast, the Hanlon statues feat u re act ual people f rom histor y, or even sports mascots. A plaque nearby explains the piece and the Garden Club helped to incorporate planters and other elements to enhance the settings. Helping to bring the second season of sculpture are sponsors, volunteers and organizers behind much of the effort to create an arts hub for Toms River and sustain the downtown cor ridor: the Toms River business improvement district, the Community Arts Project, the Grunin Foundation and TRAC. A map of where to find the statues around downtown is available at the downtown Toms River office on Water Street and online. This year’s exhibit would likely feature tie-ins with the librar y’s su m mer readi ng prog ram, walking tours and other special events similar to last summer.

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Opinion

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Featured Letter Mind The Wage Gap Although families depend on women’s earnings, those earnings have still not caught up with men’s. The wage gap not only persists at different levels of education but becomes larger with each level. Women with a graduate degree earn only 70 percent of what similar men earn. Working women of all ages continue to encounter attitudes and business practices that arbitrarily limit their employment opportunities and earning power. These practices can jeopardize their financial security, both while working and in retirement. A woman who works fulltime over a 40-year period loses $435,480 in lifetime income (in today’s dollars) due to the wage gap. The typical woman needs to

work 11 years longer than a man to achieve accumulated income parity. The income gap translates directly to lower income from Social Security and pensions – since those benefits are determined by wage history, disadvantaging women and their families through retirement. This income gap hampers the capacity of women workers to save for retirement. And since women typically live longer than men, savings often must be stretched across more years of retirement. AARP urges Governor Christie to sign S992 into law to help women and their families. Evelyn Liebman AARP New Jersey Volunteer

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Letters To The Editor Mankind Can’t Achieve Peace I have lived my life for three-quarters of a century and there’s one thing mankind can’t achieve. Why? Since the very beginning of mankind, men have been warring with each other. Again, why? It would seem to me that man would want peace. We all know that there are no winners to war, only losers. With money spent on war in my lifetime, if man had spent it on peace rather than war, we would all be living in clover. Everyone would have a roof over their head and food on the table. Instead of spending money on war machine, this money could have gone into medicine and research. Instead of man spending his time plotting war, the same time could have been spent on planning peace. At the rate we are going, mankind will end up blowing themselves and the earth into oblivion. Why is it that we find it so hard to befriend our neighbor, and instead become jealous of others? Why can’t we love each other? Why should our children be subjected to war and the devastation it brings? We were given a great gift called the Earth. All we seem able to do is destroy it. Why is it so difficult to live in peace? Why don’t we spend our time on love instead of hate? We were given a brain in order to think things out. War brings destruction and need. What kind of people start these wars and why do people pay attention to them? Where are our great leaders and why

can’t they put a stop to wars? I know this letter sounds like a fairy tale, but I still believe in fairy tales. I hope we will see the light before it is too late. We would have it all, if we just learned to live in peace. I hope you all join in with my fairy tale, for I believe it! “Peace to all mankind.” Herb Greenberg, Jr. Brick

Throwing More Money Into A Hole I just read a story regarding Toms River, who dropped another $200,000 into its barrier island beaches. A picture shows a truck dumping sand in front of a home on the beach. The ocean was lapping at the home. The town had two front-end loaders taking sand from other parts of the beach and filling the hole. When are the politicians and engineers going to learn that you cannot stop beach erosion just by dumping sand? This winter the town dumped $500,000 in dune sand which the ocean removed after one nor’easter. They need to build jetties to break the waves off shore and break up the inshore current so the sand is deposited on the beach. Again, I point to Manasquan and Shark River Inlets. When I first moved here 40 years ago there was water on both sides of the south jetties. Today the beach is out to the jetties’ point and the sand is filling in the inlets. Is nature telling you something? Captain Robert M. Silva Toms River

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Eliminating The Property Tax When you discover that property taxation is a form of legal thievery and the government services you need can be done by yourself in cooperation with others who need the same services, you move in that direction. Converting from the property tax to do-it-yourself government is a gradual movement. The first step is to drop the tax levy each year by at least 2 percent through the use of surplus money, the sale of land, buildings, and goods deemed not necessary by the taxed citizens along with eliminating unnecessary taxpayer jobs that are currently vacant. And the second step is to fill the needed government jobs that become vacant with your own labor and goods in cooperation with other citizens having the same needs. Paying tax dollars to others to do the job in the form of salaries, fees, and benefits amounts to forced cooperation [socialism] or slave labor. The long-held lie that there will always be taxation is dismissed by the truth that we are the property of our creator and not of any government. And from the creator we receive our freedom. Ray Kalainikas Manalapan

Deny Heritage Minerals Plan Manchester Township Mayor Kenneth Palmer discussed the township’s redevelopment proposal for the Heritage Minerals Site at a recent council meeting. Ordinance #16-022, which the council introduced without discussion on May 9 and initially scheduled for final approval just two weeks later on May 23, would give tremendous power to the developer and, once adopted, cannot be undone. The ordinance would adopt the Manchester Heritage Town

Center Redevelopment Plan and amend the township’s zoning map to reflect the Redevelopment Plan. This massive development plan is bad for Manchester and bad for the Pinelands. Manchester’s leaders have not given the public enough time to provide input about this proposal which would bring vast changes to the town. If it weren’t for the public outcr y, Cou ncil would already have adopted the Redevelopment Plan only two weeks after disclosing its terms. The Redevelopment Plan is illegal, because it violates a slew of environmental rules and a legal settlement agreement reached in 2003 between the Pinelands Commission, the Department of Environmental Protection and the developer, Hovsons Inc. Hovsons’ prior attempts to develop this site had resulted in years of litigation because its plans violated rules that protect environmental resources. The settlement agreement permitted Hovsons to build 2,450 homes on 900 acres, would allow 20,000 square feet of commercial development and dedicates 6,400 acres as open space. The Redevelopment Plan would vastly expand the development and slash the open space. The Plan would allow development of 4,087 acres. Instead of 20,000 square feet of commercial you get one million square feet. Instead of 2,450 homes you get 6,543. The main positive the mayor sees in the development is making money to “off-set the increasing costs of running a town” through tax revenues. But there are obvious reasons why no one should rely on this development making more money than it will cost in increased municipal services. Even if it were legal, this Plan would be still be very bad for Manchester. The fiscal impact analysis produced to justify the plan is profoundly flawed. Here (Letters - See Page 25)

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

Freeholder Forum

- By Freeholder John C. Barlett Jr.

Ocean County-Run Golf Courses Are Up To Par

OCEA N COU N T Y – Golfers are coming back to the two courses operated by Ocean County. “We have been seeing our numbers increase substantially based on a threeyear average,” said Ocean County Freeholder John C. Bartlett Jr., who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation. “These courses are well-maintained and are once again growing in popularity.” Ocean County operates t wo golf cou rses – the Ocean County Golf Course at Atlantis in Little Egg Harbor Township and the Ocean County Golf Course at Forge Pond in Brick Township. Attendance at the two courses had been negatively affected by the recession and Superstorm

Sandy. “I am pleased to see people in large numbers are again using our courses,” Bartlett said. “Each course offers our residents a different golf experience.” O c e a n C o u nt y G ol f Course at Atlantis, located on Country Club Blvd., is a par-72 championship course designed by George Fazio. Among the more challenging holes is a parthree sixth hole, where the golfer must negotiate a pond in the middle of the fairway in order to reach the green. O c e a n C o u nt y G ol f Course at Forge Pond, located in the Northeastern region of Ocean County is a par-60 executive course t ucked into a 300 -acre conser vation area. The freeholders said the rates

are very reasonable, especially for resident senior citizens. Freeholder Director John P. Kelly said the county-run golf courses fill a niche in the county. “They can be used by everyone,” he said. “And, they are affordable.” Bartlett noted that rounds played at the Forge Pond Golf Course are up more than 43 percent with more than 4,000 rounds played this year. Year to date, deposits have increased about 11 percent. The numbers at Atlantis are even stronger as rounds played have increased almost 70 percent to more than 5,000 rou nds this year, and deposits are up almost 17 percent. “We are open and people are playing,” Bartlett said.

“We have seen a good spring so far and we expect that to continue.” Bartlett said the Parks and Recreation department staff is always reviewing ways to create more interest in the county’s golf courses. In addition to good weather, other improvements including implementing Golf Now Tee Time Reservations, a global company that allows residents to reserve a tee time whether it is online, or on their phone, has made making reservations easier. “With this reservation system, we are now much more accessible for golfers,” Bartlett said. In addition, some changes to the course at Atlantis are helping to meet the various levels golfers play at.

“Forward tees have created a nicer round of golf for our players,” Bartlett said. “The changes are helping golfers play to their ability while also speeding up play. It’s better for everybody.” In addition, the opening of Cuisine on the Green, a restaurant that serves as the culinary program for the Ocean County Vocational Technical School has been a draw for Atlantis. “This has been a beneficial partnership,” said Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari, who serves as liaison to the county’s vo-tech school district. “This is good for tourism and it’s good for the quality of life offered here in Ocean County.” At Forge Pond, spring and summer golf leagues

Freeholder John C. Bartlett Jr. have attracted more play as has the golfer appreciation card, which allows for one free round of play upon the completion of nine. “Our parks department staff does an outstanding job i n mai nt ai n i ng the greens, the courses and also implementing creative ways to attract the public to our courses,” Bartlett said. “Our golf courses are true assets to the county.” More information on the Ocean County operated golf courses and parks can be accessed by visiting co.ocean.nj.us/OCParks.

From The Desk Of Congressman Tom MacArthur:

NEW JERSEY – Congressman Tom MacArthur announced that he has been named a “Hero of Main Street” by the National Retail Federation (NRF) in recognition of his unwavering dedication to the

small business community and American entrepreneurs across New Jersey and the United States. “ C o n g r e s s m a n To m MacA r thu r has show n, through his support, that he cares about retailers big and small, and values the role these businesses play in communities across the country,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said. “Congressman MacA r thur is an advo-

NEW JERSEY – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that it would ove r h a u l it s f lo o d i n s u r a n c e p r o g r a m f ol lowi ng Cong ressman MacAr thur’s revelation of former FEMA-employees-turned-whistleblowers. After a year of scandal,

FEMA was faced with a barrage of bad headlines recently when Congressman MacArthur exposed additional documents and sig ned af f id av it s f rom for mer FEM A employees, with one such affidavit stating the reason for leaving FEM A was t he “elabor ate process designed to justify min-

Congressman Tom MacArthur

NRF Names MacArthur “Hero of Main Street” cate for his thriving Main Street and to the long-term growth the retail industry – our nation’s largest job creators and the catalyst for continued growth and opportunity for our nation’s economy.” “Main Street is where you find both the heart of America and the engine that drives our economy,” said Congressman MacArthur. “Washington needs to be reminded that bu-

reaucrats don’t create jobs – small businesses do. Our job in Congress is to rein in the costly and often unnecessary regulations that are crushing our job creators, and ensure gover nment serves as a catalyst – not a bar r ier – to business growth.” The “Hero of Main Street” award recognizes Memb e r s of Cong re ss who demonstrate a consistent commitment to econom-

ic growth and pro-small business policy initiatives, through their votes on key issues including t rade, t ax refor m and healthcare reform. Congressman MacA r t hu r ha s ser ved as an outspoken advo cate for small businesses and entrepreneurs across the country, supporting key legislation such as the REINS Act (H.R. 427) and SCRUB Act (H.R. 1155), to protect businesses from

MacArthur Demands Real Reform At FEMA imal pay ments to policyholders irrespective of the actual merits of their claims.” “Over the last year we witnessed severe incompetence and systemic failure,” said Congressman MacArthur. “The people of New Jersey have been mistreated by a government that is supposed to

be there for them when disaster strikes. This is not the first time FEMA has promised ‘reforms,’ but u nfor t u nately they haven’t followed through with any thi ng close to t hei r p r om i s e s. W h i le these ‘reforms’ make for a nice press release in

the wake of a stor m of damaging headlines, it doesn’t change the fact that bad actors at FEMA were responsible for the systemic lowballing of claims to my constituents, and to date, not a single person at FEMA has been held accountable.”

overregulation and introduce accountability into Washington’s regulatory system. NRF is the world’s largest retail trade association, representing discount and department stores, home goods, and specialty stores, Main Street merchants, grocers, wholesalers, chain restaurants and Internet retailers from the United States and more than 45 countries.

MacArthur continued, “I am eager to hear more about FEMA’s promised ‘reforms’ – and I pledge to play a leading role in demanding the kind of comprehe n sive cha nge that will prevent anything like this from happening in the future.”

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News Community Club News, Activities, Events & Announcements Register For Summer & Fall Classes At OCC

TOMS RIVER – Registration for summer and fall classes at Ocean County College is now open. Applications are being accepted. Course schedules can be viewed online at ocean.edu. Current students may register online or in person. New students must register in person. Summer registration runs as follows: Register until June 28 for the second fiveweek session and the six-week session; classes start June 29. Register until August 7 for the post session; classes start August 8. Register early for fall classes to get the best selection of classes. Fall registration runs now through August 28; fall semester classes start September 7. Evening and weekend classes are held on the OCC Main Campus in Toms River, at the OCC Southern Education Center in Manahawkin and at off-campus locations

throughout Ocean County. Online classes are also available. For some courses, students may be required to take the College Placement Test. New full-time students must complete orientation prior to registering. In-person registration is taking place on the Main Campus in Toms River and at the Southern Education Center in Manahawkin. Southern Education Center: 195 Cedar Bridge Road, Manahawkin. For information, stop by Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday until 4 p.m., call 609-9782077 or email sec@ocean.edu. Registration and Records Office: Administration Building, (Bldg. #1), Main Campus, College Drive, Toms River. For information, stop by Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday until 5 p.m., call 732-255-0304 or email registrar@ocean. edu.

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TOMS RIVER – The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties needs volunteers in Toms River to inspect food from individual and food drive donations to make sure that it is safe for distribution.

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News Community Club News, Activities, Events & Announcements Township Pool & Beach Badge Information

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TOMS RIVER – Toms River Township beach badges are on sale. A full season badge is $35. A weekly badge is $20 per week and runs Saturday to Friday. Weekday day badges are $7 apiece and weekend day badges are $8 apiece. Seniors can purchase a Lifetime Access Card for $15; this is a one-time processing fee for the ID card. For children 12 and under, beach badges are free. Pool badges for the season are $150 for adults and $75 for seniors over 62 years old and children between the ages of 4 and 12 for residents. For non-residents, it is $300 and $150 respectively. Children age 3 and under are free. Daily rates for pool badges are: $7 for adults on weekdays, $5 for seniors and children on

weekdays, $8 for adults on weekends and holidays and $6 for seniors and children on weekends and holidays. Swim lessons are $45 per session. Pool badges can be purchased at the Toms River Pool Recreation Building, 1810 Warren Point Road, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Beach badges can be purchased at this location or the Toms River Senior Center, 652 Garfield Ave., from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The beach is currently open on weekends, but will open daily starting June 25. The hours for the beach are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The pool opens on June 18. The pool is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends and holidays.

Peoples Pantry To Hold Pub Tour Fundraiser

TOMS RIVER – Join The Peoples Pantry for the Seaside Gives Back Pub Tour on June 25 at the Seaside Heights boardwalk. All proceeds from this event will go directly to the Peoples Pantry, a choice model food Pantry in Toms River. The night will start at The Sawmill and will continue to multiple pubs throughout Seaside Heights. Each pub will offer an array of drink specials and raffles that will be pulled throughout the day. The night will end at the Shore Thing

Pub, which is connected to Bamboo, for a 50-50 drawing. Tickets are $25 in advance and can be bought by visiting the “Seaside Gives Back Pub Tour” Facebook page and following the ticket link. For any questions about this fundraiser, contact Chris at 732-864-6471, e-mail chris@thepeoplespantry.org or stop in to visit the new location at 1769 Hooper Ave. between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

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News Community Club News, Activities, Events & Announcements EMS Helps “Move Over Law” Awareness Campaign

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move over one lane and reduce their speed or remain in their lane of travel because it is unsafe to move over and significantly reduce their speed below the posted speed limit for the roadway. During her presentation, Setaro provided STREMS with fliers about the law as well as information about larger signs that can be posted on the side of the road. The officers and members of STREMS felt this would be a great way to bring awareness to those traveling in town and purchased two large signs and a banner. For more information on the “Move Over Law” and campaign, go to moveoverlaw.com.

Ice Cream Social & Gift Auction TOMS RIVER – On July 30 at noon, the Women’s Club of Holiday City Silverton will hold an Ice Cream Social and Gift Auction at

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News Community Club News, Activities, Events & Announcements Lions Club Seeks New Members

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Township Visionary Lions Club is looking for new members, who are willing to work a few hours a month to help the community. Some of the things the club is involved with include visual screenings of preschool children and collecting used eye glasses to assist others to see in the third world countries. The club also helps stamp out various eye diseases, some of which have caused blindness within six minutes of contraction. One of the club’s signature programs is collecting and donating used coats. Since Superstorm Sandy hit the area, the club has donated about 1,400 coats each year to the less fortunate.

The Lions Club has also raised money through various projects, such as selling turkey legs at the Lakewood Renaissance Fair, White Cane collections at various locations and raffles. The club is open to new ideas as well. To learn more about the Toms River Township Visionary Lions Club, come to an open meeting that is specifically set for attendees to learn more about the Lions organization and the club. Members promise to answer all questions. A dinner will be provided at I-Hop, 178 Rt. 37 East on June 22 at 7 p.m. For a reservation, call Don at 732-232-3157 between June 15 and 17. Advanced reservations are required.

Running Club To Host 5K & Fun Run

PINE BEACH – The Ocean Running Club is holding the Pine Beach 5K and One Mile Fun Run on June 26. Start time for the One Mile Run is 8 a.m. and the 5K start is 8:30 a.m. This course runs along Toms River and through the Borough of Pine Beach. The start and finish will be at Vista Park with light refreshments and awards after the 5K run.

Ocean Running Club is putting on this run with the proceeds going to the ORC Scholarship Fund for local high school students. Registration is day cost the is $30 and $20 respectively. Awards for the 5K are top three overall and top three in five year age groups. Beachwood Bicycle has donated a new road bike to one lucky runner. Registration is open at oceanrunningclub.org or raceforum.com.

St. Jude Bowl Flag Football Tournament

TOMS RIVER – The St. Jude Bowl Flag Football Tournament takes place at Shelter Cove Park on Bay Avenue starting at 7:30 a.m. June 25. The event is a 5 vs. 5 round robin tournament with single-elimination playoff playing with Jersey Shore Gridiron Flag Football League rules. The games are 25 minutes long with a running clock. Teams are guaranteed at least three games.

The champion receive a $1,000 prize. Registration is from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. with the first round of games beginning at 9 a.m. This event is open to anyone, but minors need parental consent. Visit stjudebowl.eventbrite.com by June 18 to register online or call 609-709-2735 for more information.

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Summer Series Of Festivals Kicks Off Music-Filled Summer

POINT PLEASANT – The Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Foundation’s Summer Series of Festivals kicks off with the Point Pleasant Borough Jazz and Blues Festival on June 18 from noon to 8 p.m. at Riverfront Park, located on the corner of Maxon Avenue and River Road. Thousands are anticipated to turn out for a day of live performances by talented jazz

and blues musicians. There will also be food, crafters and sponsor exhibits, a beer and wine garden and activities for the entire family. The festival is rain or shine, free to the public, dog friendly and all ages are welcome to attend. Other festivals in the series will be held in Asbury Park at Bradley Park on July 23 from noon to 8 p.m. and in Long Branch on

August 27 from noon to 9:30 p.m. at The Great Lawn on the boardwalk, located on Cooper Avenue. Each year, sponsor donations from the Summer Series of Festivals raise essential funds for the nonprofit Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Foundation’s operational expenses. Sponsors this year include Comcast, Lagunitas, Hunterdon Distributors and 95.8 FM the WRAT.

“Our award-winning summer festival has been entertaining jazz and blues fans on the Jersey Shore for more than 25 years,” said festival organizer Dennis Eschbach. “We attract thousands of visitors of all ages, and in recent years the festival series has introduced new generations to the genre. Thanks to the support of our musicians, volunteers, sponsors and host towns, we’re able to keep jazz and blues music alive on the Jersey Shore.” The Point Pleasant Borough Jazz and Blues Festival headliner is the Billy Hector Experience featuring the Midnight Horns. Billy Hector, known for his soulful style, will take the stage with the Midnight Horn, for a classic blues set sure to get the audience on its feet. The Billy Hector Experience is the winner of the Asbury Park Music Awards “Best Guitarist,” “Best Blues Band” and “Living Legend” awards, as well as the two-time winner of the East Coast Rocker’s “Best Guitarist” award. Billy’s style is old school blues mixed with a little bit of rock and roll, and performances are always passionate, engaging and dedicated to making the audience move. He reflects the true soul and origins of the blues. Visit jsjbf.org for more information. Connect with the JSJBF on Facebook at Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Festival and Twitter @JSJazzBluesFest. For information on becoming a festival sponsor or crafter, contact Doris Lazur at 732-933-1984 or sponsors@ jsjbf.org.

Pop Warner Cheerleading Registration

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Pop Warner Cheerleading registration is at Toms River Town Hall on 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 ordering will be done the first week of July. The uniforms are yours to keep. Once the order is place, no refunds will be issued. This group is open to all of Toms River and surrounding towns without Pop Warner. No waivers are needed from any other organization. For more information, contact tomsriverpopwarner@gmail.com.

Free Citizenship Prep Classes

TOMS RIVER – Free citizenship preparation classes will be offered this summer from June 21 to July 28 at Donovan High School. Classes will be on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. In order to qualify, students must have had a green card for at least five years, and be able to speak, read and write English. Those interested may call Sister Margaret Nulty at 732-998-3153 or email srnulty@ gmail.com to reserve a seat. All students must be able to attend a registration event on June 13 at 6 p.m. at Donovan High School.

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All Of Us Have An Autoimmune Disorder By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

It’s scary to think that you could have autoimmune dysfunction even though you may not have been diagnosed with a disorder yet. I think we all have some degree of autoimmunity and if tested properly, we’d see it. Doctors think autoimmune diseases are “rare” and here I’m saying I think all of us have some degree. I’m not crazy. It’s only “rare” because the old-school tests don’t detect it until 90 percent of the tissue or organ is completely destroyed. Tests for autoimmunity are so backwards that until the symptoms are out of control and you’re in terrible pain or finally starting to become deformed, the tests don’t come back positive. Most of your tissue has to be destroyed or the autoimmune diagnosis is not given. Take Hashimoto’s thyroiditis or Graves’ disease for example. These are both autoimmune diseases where your T cells (immune system) destroy your own thyroid gland. But people don’t get cured when they take the “standard of care” medications such as thyroid hormone, or when they undergo surgery or radiation. Why aren’t they cured and why don’t they feel better when their TSH and other thyroid labs look good? The answer is easy. It’s because none of these medications stop the assault caused by the T cells, which are still trying to kill other tissues in the body. There’s a fullbody cytokine storm of pro-inflammatory compounds making you miserable, even though your hormone levels are normal. Take any autoimmune disease, the best they tell you to hope for is remission.

When you have one autoimmune disease, you almost always have two or three or four. Your body creates antibodies everywhere it sees an invader. Why would anyone think it stops at your thyroid, your myelin, your adrenals, your joints and cartilage or your skin cells? Here’s why you could have multiple disorders going on. It could be a pathogen that’s gone undetected. It could be food, that’s a big trigger. Gluten is a hole puncher. You get gluten when you eat traditional bread, pasta and pastries, most notably from foods cooked with wheat, barley and rye. Gluten pokes holes in your gut, whether or not you have Celiac disease. It’s an additive. Gluten makes the “tight junctions” in your gut come loose, so various undigested proteins (corn, egg, coffee, tapioca) leak out of the holes in your gut, into your blood stream. The proteins aren’t supposed to be there, they’re supposed to stay in the tube, meaning your gut. Your immune system tags these innocent foreign proteins, which only leaked out because your gut has holes. These proteins are in organs and your immune system is poised to destroy the tissue wherever they lodge. It’s not just gluten, it could be corn, egg, dairy, coffee and so forth. It differs for everyone. I’ve written an ebook, specifically on the topic of food, and what foods to avoid. My ebook pertains to Hashimoto’s, however if you have any autoimmune disorder, it will help you. Sign up for my newsletter at suzycohen. com and it will come in an email.

(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.

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation will conduct an exercise program for people looking to increase their stamina and get moving. Classes are at the Program Room, Pa rk s Ad m i n ist r at ion Of f ice, 1198 Bandon Road in Toms River. A certified instructor will teach the class. The Exercise with Ease class will be offered Mondays and Fridays for $35 to the instructor and $5 for registration. The class runs from June 20 to July 22,

with no class on July 4. The program number is 123544-3C. To register, send a check made payable to the “County of Ocean” to Ocean Cou nt y Parks and Recreation, 1198 Bandon Road, Toms River, NJ 08753. Br ing a check the f irst day for the instructor. Provide name, address and daytime telephone number. To r e c e ive m o r e i n fo r m a t io n o r t o r e ceive a Pa rk s a nd Re c r e at ion newsletter, call 732-506-9090 or visit oceancountyparks.org.

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Services Painting - By neat, meticulous craftsman who will beat any written estimate. Interior/exterior. Free estimate. Fully insured. 732-5067787, 646-643-7678. (27) Home Health Aide – Light house work, errands, shopping, appointments, personal care. With experience and references. Available part time. Call Dawn, 908 391-4211. (27) Wallpaper and Bordering - Hanging and removal of old. No job too big or small. Great references. Call Angela 609-891-8544. (24) My 2 Girls Cleaning - Bonded and insured. Weekly-biweekly, monthly or a one time treat. Please call 732-914-8909 or 732-2327058 for a free estimate. (27)

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building. It would be torn down within days, the contents from several businesses operating there were now rubble. “We have nothing. Nothing was saved,” said Schwartz in a phone interview the day after the fire. The charity Hometown Heroes has helped several thousand local residents through their own tragedies – whether Superstorm Sandy, medical and health issues, or even fire. The nonprofit has provided specific services for those in immense need, whether helping with medical bills or simply distributing blankets. “We might be the charity that assists the family who is left homeless from a house fire,” Schwartz said. “Now, again, we are in that situation ourselves.” This is the second time the Hometown Heroes offices have burned down in the last two years, when the building at Robbins and Washington streets burned. Many businesses there lost all of their contents. Moving to the historic building down the street later, Hometown Heroes slowly recovered, but had yet to return to the pre-fire status quo, before the second fire struck. “We were still recovering from the 2014 fire,” Schwartz said. “We still have not recovered fully from the loss we suffered two years ago.” He described the whole experience as surreal. “It’s hard to find the words, really,” he said. “It’s shocking. We are all speechless.” Not just a local operation, Hometown Heroes, established in 2008, has served more than 10,000 people and 2,500 families in Ocean County but also Florida and elsewhere through satellite offices. The Toms River office was its headquarters and local chapter operations. The tough efforts of rebuilding will begin anew after this tragedy, Schwartz said, but the organization will take its time in figuring out a new home and how to best proceed.

–Photo courtesy Hometown Heroes The extensive damage following a May 31 fire at a historic building in downtown Toms River, where Hometown Heroes’ and other offices were operating. The building is now razed, leaving the charity homeless again. “The last fire, we were still assisting families from Sandy, and needed to more quickly begin to operate to continue that mission,” he said. In the days since the fire, the nonprofit has launched a fundraising campaign to help it rebuild again. “The communities we serve were an instrumental help in getting us back on our feet in 2014. I can only hope we will see the same generosity come forward as we can use all the help we can get at this time,” Schwartz said. To make a donation, visit USAHomeTown Heroes.org or send a check to Hometown Heroes, 236 Washington

Street, Toms River, N.J., 08753. Donations are tax deductible. For more information, contact Mike Schwartz at 732-567-4236. The symbolism of the incidents weighs heavy, Schwartz said. One of the items saved in the first fire was an original, large-scale painting called “Hope,” by Mike Ciccotello. The inspiring painting managed to lean in such a way during the 2014 fire that it survived destruction. It was of the few items that survived that blaze. When Hometown Heroes moved into its new offices, the “Hope” painting proudly hung, a symbol of its own hope and that

of the mission of the nonprofit. “I would meet clients and guests, and point out to them, this painting survived the fire, the painting that symbolizes hope,” Schwartz said. “Sadly, that painting is gone too now,” he said. “There were so many irreplaceable things.” Those irreplaceable things include all the time, all donated, the organization gives to r un its operations, and that document its history. “To go through that, give up your life, to volunteer,” said Schwartz. “To somehow come up from the ashes with hope, but now you are back to being homeless.”

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Do I Need A Survey When Am Buying A House? By: Robert C. Shea, Esq. & Marc S. Galella, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates A frequently asked question by per- are discovered you can then request sons buying houses is whether they that the seller correct them before you need to spend the money to obtain a close title on the property. survey of the property they are buying. In addition, all title insurance polA survey is a graphic depiction of the icies will contain an exception for property showing its boundary lines any title defects which an accurate as well as any structures or other im- survey would have revealed. Having a provements on the property. survey will allow your title insurance In many cases, the answer is easy, company to make sure that the propbecause many mortgage lenders will erty you are buying matches the legal require a survey as part of the mortgage description on the subdivision map or process to make sure that the property deed which created the property. If that they are mortgaging has no legal there is a discrepancy, you may not be defects. But what about those cases obligated to close title on the property where the mortgage lender does not until the discrepancy is resolved. In require a survey or where the buyer addition, if, after you close title to the is paying cash for the house without property, a neighbor challenges the needing a mortgage? I believe that con- location of the property lines between sidering the price of a house, the cost of the two properties, your title insurance a survey, which typically costs between company will be obligated to defend $550 to $700, is money well spent. the challenge and may be obligated to A survey will show you where are the compensate you for any loss that you boundary lines of the property which may incur if your property is not as you are purchasing so that you know it was shown on the survey. Without whether the property matches the a survey, you may have to defend an description as it was portrayed in the encroachment action out of your own contract or on the tax map. The sur- pocket, which would cost far in excess vey will also show whether there are of the cost of the survey. any improvements such as buildings, The attorneys of R. C. Shea and Assofences, sheds, decks or pools (yes, we ciates have over 110 years of collective have had several instances where pools experience representing buyers and we were built on neighbors’ properties!) always strongly recommend that the on the property you are buying which buyers obtain a survey before closing encroach upon a neighboring prop- title to the property. We also recomerty. It will also show whether any mend that the buyer review the survey such improvements from neighboring before the closing to make sure that properties encroach upon the property the property as shown on the survey you are buying. If such encroachments is what they thought they were buying. The law firm of R.C. Shea & Associates, Counsellors at Law, is a full service law firm representing and advising clients in the areas of Estate Planning, Estate Litigation, Personal Injury, General Litigation, Real Estate Law, Medicaid Law, Medical Malpractice, Workers’ Compensation, Land Use and Planning Law, Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney and much more. Call or visit our office Toms River office at 732-505-1212, 244 Main Street, Toms River, Manchester Area 732-408-9455 or our Brick Area at 732-451-080; email us at Rshea@rcshea.com or visit our website at www.rcshea.com.

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are just a few of the unrealistic assumptions on which its rosy predictions are based: The analysis looks only at predicted tax revenues 20 years from now – telling us nothing about the impact on the town’s taxes over the next 20 years. It assumes that 100 percent of all the proposed residential, commercial and industrial space is always fully occupied. And it assumes Hovsons will build and sell more than 1800 three-bedroom units as age-restricted. Here’s how we know this assumption is not based on real business plans: The first draft of the analysis showed the town taking a bath, even on its other unrealistic assumptions, so they just changed all these three-bedroom units to age restricted in order to artificially eliminate a lot of school children – all without any legal or market basis to believe the town can make Hovsons keep these units age-restricted. Most suburban towns in New Jersey will not adopt plans like this anymore because they know the math doesn’t work out. Experience and studies have shown again and again that in New Jersey, with

The Toms River Times, June 11, 2016, Page 25 our heavy reliance on property taxes, big developments in suburban towns result in a net fiscal loss to municipalities. And the costs of new development, once built, just increase. Commercial development is often touted as the answer to offset the increased costs of services to new residents. But that is also a Trojan horse. Commercial development also brings municipal costs, and towns with lots of commercial usually have higher taxes than those with less. That’s only partly because new commercial ratables often displace existing ones – another point which the fiscal impact analysis completely ignores. If Council adopts Ordinance #16-022, it would give all the power to the developer, and if the town changes its mind in the future there will be nothing you can do to stop this project. The residents of Manchester Township should demand that Council deny ordinance #16-022. Call Mayor Palmer at 732-657-8121 and tell him how you feel. Attend the Town Council meeting scheduled for June 13. Carleton Montgomery Executive Director Pinelands Preservation Alliance

Treatment Devices To Help Protect Barnegat Bay

TOMS RIVER – Ocean County plans to install three treatment devices in Toms River Township that help stop floatables and sediments from entering the Toms River and ultimately Barnegat Bay. “The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders made a commitment to protect Barnegat Bay and these treatment devices are among the ways we are preserving this waterway,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director John P. Kelly, who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Engineering Department. “We have installed several of these devices around Ocean County and know they are a help in keeping pollutants out of our bay and its tributaries.” The Board of Freeholders expects to award a contract to Underground Utilities Corp., Linden, in the amount of $508,421 to perform the work, which is scheduled to begin this summer. The Manufactured treatment devices will be installed at existing drainage outfalls on East Water Street, Caldwell Lane and Lakehurst Road. The concrete device works to force particles or sediment to drop to the bottom of it. The Ocean County Road Department’s stormwater management crews can easily remove the sediment from the treatment device and properly dispose of it. “These projects are very important because we are treating areas that have not been treated before,” said Kelly, who also serves as director of Law and Public Safety. “In the 1970s, basins were designed for flood control. In the 1990s, we began addressing water quality like removing trash and sediments from stormwater. Now we continue to remove sediment and also nutrients.” The focus of the installation of the manufactured treatment devices has been the Toms River watershed. “The Toms River watershed feeds into the bay,” Kelly said. “By stopping sediments from entering the river we are curtailing floatables from entering the bay.”

Ocean County’s commitment to protecting and preserving one of its most treasured resources – Barnegat Bay – stems back decades to the creation of the Ocean County Utilities Authority in 1976. “The creation of the OCUA brought a halt to discharging sewage into the bay and implemented a state-of-the-art treatment system in order to protect the environment,” said Freeholder John C. Bartlett Jr., who serves as liaison to the OCUA. “Over the years, the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders has implemented a series of steps to keep pollution from entering local waterways and today it continues to expand its scope of managing stormwater and runoff.” Funding from the New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Trust will be used to pay for a portion of the construction cost. “We have been working in partnership with the state to help protect the bay,” Kelly said. “The trust has helped to fund the installation of many of these treatment devices.”

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Professional Profile Garden State Pain & Radiology Center

Toms River Surgeon Dr. Barbara Schneider Saves Lives, One Breast At A Time

By Joyce Blay Cancer patients have a “breast” friend in Toms River surgical specialist Dr. Barbara P. Schneider, M.D., F.A.C.S., radiation oncology. Dr. Schneider believes in treating the whole patient. “Breast cancer is not just a medical illness, it’s a psychological illness,” she tells a visitor. “Patients not only ask themselves, ‘Am I going to live?’ They also ask themselves, ‘What am I going to look like?’ While Dr. Schneider treats men as well as women, she maintains that women as a group react to a diagnosis of breast cancer differently than men. “Breast cancer is different from any other cancer because breasts are so visible and prominent in a woman,” Dr. Schneider says. “Breast cancer is almost a betrayal of who the patient is as a woman.” A patient undergoing treatment for breast cancer may not only suffer the loss of a breast, but the loss of her hair. Dr. Schneider is that patient’s staunch advocate, supported by a network of specialists that work with her to ensure that patients diagnosed with breast cancer receive the

most appropr iate plan of treatment. “I feel very strongly about my patients,” she says. “I give them a treatment plan that addresses all of their needs.” The years have only strengthened her resolve to continue that practice. Dr. Schneider began her academic career as a biology major at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY. In 1977, she graduated from Albany Medical College. She interned at Bronx Municipal Hospital Center in New York City, then completed the rest of her 5-year surgical residency at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx. In 19 8 5, D r. Sc hnei der brought her medical expertise to Toms River, NJ, where she opened a private practice. She has hospital privileges with Community Medical Center. Because Dr. Schneider is a woman, she of fer s the predominantly female breast cancer patients she treats a uniquely empathetic and compassionate understanding of their needs. She also offers a range of other surgical procedures in the treatment of various diagnosed conditions. While Dr. Schneider treats

many different conditions, the majority of her patients are diagnosed with breast cancer. Each breast is as individual as the person being treated, Dr. Schneider maintains. Her goal is to save both patient and breast. As an expert in the technique of oncoplastic surger y, which inc reases the rate of breast conservation, she has a greater rate of success than many other surgeons nationwide reported. Her local recurrence rate following breast conserving surgery is less than 1% compared to a nationwide rate of 9.7%. All patients are in good hands as soon as they enter Dr. Schneider’s office, conveniently located next to Community Medical Center. Dr. Schneider’s two experienced assistants share her philosophy, she says. They expertly assess each patient in order to triage their needs prior to seeing Dr. Schneider. Patients praise Dr. Schneider’s work and her results in comments posted online. “You and your staff were professional, compassionate and caring,” Gail wrote in her online rating of Dr. Schneider. “I’d recommend you to anyone.” Another patient expressed gratitude to Dr. Schneider for

Dr. Barbara P. Schneider, M.D., F.A.C.S. the results she achieved. “Thank you for 6 years cancer free!” Donna exclaimed in her online comment. Still another patient commented on Dr. Schneider’s warmth and understanding, as well as the quality of her surgical expertise. “I felt as if you knew me although we had just met,” Sue wrote in an online post. “You took all my fears, worries, and concerns put them on a table and tackled them BEFORE I had the chance to verbalize them. You do know the “being” beyond the human and made a scary situation very calm. I had no post- op pain and have never seen such a beautiful incision line.” In 2015, Dr. Schneider received the Compassionate Doctor Recognition from Vitals, a New Jersey organization that annually honors the nation’s favorite doctors based on patient reviews and ratings. For the past 35 years, Dr. Schneider has strived to help

her patients survive, as well as thrive, despite a diagnosis of breast cancer. The odds are increasingly in their favor. “A diagnosis of breast cancer is no longer a death sentence,” Dr. Schneider says. “One of the biggest reasons is the inc reased use of sc reen ing mammograms since the 1980s. Why should anyone check out at age 70 when they may have a good quality of life until they’re 90? At any age, a screening mammogram is the best investment a woman can make in her quality of life.” For further information, visit Dr. Schneider’s Web site at barbaraschneidermd.com. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Schneider’s office, located at 9 Hospital Drive, Suite C210, Toms River, NJ 08755, call 732-244 -2060. Office hours are Monday and Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The office is closed on weekends.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of June 11-June 17 By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You are apt to stumble when you are blind to problems. Mix-ups can occur in the early part of the week, but you may be unaware at the time. Make your first moves and public appearances in the second half of the week. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Push your way forward with passion. You can get ahead in the material world by exerting your charm. In the upcoming week you and a special someone may be in complete harmony when it comes to love and money. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The material world means the most. Today’s New Moon occurs in your sign and may mark the beginning of several weeks of increased ambition. A family member or loved one could briefly block your desires this week. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Bide your time before taking a side. The workplace could become a hotbed of unhappiness in the week ahead. Steer clear of disputes and secure a clear understanding of job requirements before you begin a project. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Take a new lease on life. As this week unfolds you can develop new goals and focus on achieving your ambitions. A work related project can be both financially and spiritually enriching as you may learn something valuable. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Review your plans for the future in the week ahead. You possess foresight and a knack for taking a broad view. Financial genius is at your disposal and should be put to good use whenever making major investments.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Fill your piggy bank. In the week ahead your social connections can help you make profits or achieve better financial security. Education, travel or simple conversations with your elders can add to your grasp of business tactics. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Work with what you’ve got. It is a good week to put your resourcefulness to work for your benefit. Don’t make excuses when you don’t have all the necessary ingredients. Make do with what you have or do without. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Curiouser and curiouser. Odd things may occur within the home or family early this week. Count on the fact that at least one close friend or loved one will be able to satisfy your curiosity or offer sound financial advice. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Go for broke. You can achieve your ambitions in the week ahead because you show good judgment. Anything you begin will be a success if you have a passion for the subject and stick to it like glue until it is accomplished. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Keep hot pads on hand to handle heated subjects. You know the saying, “if you can’t take the heat get out of the kitchen.” Walk away from verbal confrontations or financial controversies that occur early in the week. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): If you are looking for a show horse you may be looking in the wrong stable. In the week ahead your calls for sympathy or understanding could fall on deaf ears. Rather than offering excuses just get on with the work.

Wolfgang Puck’s Kitchen Cooking With The Kids: Old-Fashioned Pudding Recipe Is A Timeless Classic By Wolfgang Puck

BUTTERSCOTCH PUDDING Serves 4 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 cup (250 mL) loosely packed golden brown sugar 1/4 cup (60 mL) loosely packed dark brown sugar 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise in half, seeds scraped out and reserved 1 3/4 cups (435 mL) plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream, divided 1 cup (250 mL) plus 2 tablespoons whole milk Pinch of fine sea salt 1/4 generous cup (65 mL) cornstarch 6 large cage-free egg yolks In a heavy medium saucepan, combine the butter, both the golden brown and dark brown sugars, and seeds you scraped from the vanilla pod. (Reserve the scraped-out pod, if you like, to put in an airtight sugar canister to make vanilla-scented sugar.) Place the pan over high heat and carefully cook, stirring often, until the mixture turns bubbling and dark brown, 3 to 5 minutes. In a measuring cup or bowl, stir together 1 cup (250 mL) plus 2 tablespoons of the cream and all of the milk. Carefully whisk them into the hot sugar mixture and add the sea salt. Bring the mixture back to a boil, whisking until smooth.

Remove the pan from the heat. Put the remaining 3/4 cup (185 mL) cream in the refrigerator to chill. Sift the cornstarch through a fine-meshed sieve into a large heatproof bowl. While whisking continuously, gradually pour the hot cream-sugar mixture into the cornstarch. Return the mixture to the same saucepan and bring to a boil, whisking constantly, about 1 minute. Remove the pan from the heat. In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks until smooth. Briskly whisk in a little of the hot butterscotch mixture to temper the eggs. Then, whisk the egg mixture into the remaining butterscotch in the saucepan; and, while continuing to whisk constantly, bring the mixture almost to a boil, about 1 minute. Pour the custard through a wire-meshed sieve set over a large bowl, pressing it through with a rubber spatula. Ladle the custard into four martini glasses or glass serving bowls. Leave the glasses or bowls at room temperature to cool. Then, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until very cold, up to overnight. Before serving, put the remaining chilled cream in a large bowl. Whisk by hand or with electric beaters until the cream forms soft peaks that droop slightly when the beaters or whisk are lifted out. Remove the plastic wrap from the chilled puddings. Spoon a dollop of whipped cream on top of each pudding. You can even sprinkle a little brown sugar over the top if you want. Serve immediately.

(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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