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Barnegat Senior Drafted By Boston Red Sox

–Photo by Barnegat High School athletic director John Germano Barnegat High School senior Jason Groome was selected 12th on the first round of the Major League Baseball FirstYear Player Draft by the Boston Red Sox.

By Chris Christopher BARNEGAT – Jason Groome did not have to wait long to hear his named called in the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft.

The Barnegat High School senior lefthander was selected 12th on the first round by the Boston Red Sox – his favorite team – at night June 9 in Secaucus.

“Unreal right now,” Groome said on Twitter. “This feeling is priceless.”

The slot is worth $3,192,800, according to overthemonster.com.

“He has a lot of upside,” Al Leiter, a

second-round pick by the New York Yankees in 1984 out of Central Regional and a retired major-league pitcher, said on the Major League Baseball Network. “He has a fastball and curveball combination that is as good as any high school pitcher I have ever seen. I can see why he was drafted as high as he was He’s a 17-year-old senior.”

Groome’s name was called by Rob Manfred, the Commissioner of Baseball.

Should Groome sign a professional contract with Boston, he will most likely begin his career in the low minor leagues.

A possible destination is Greenville, S.C.,

Stafford Founders Day Returns To Doc Cramer Park

–Photos by Bob Vosseller Top left, Stafford Mayor John R. Spodofora greets attendees at Doc Cramer Park on June 11. Bottom left, Miss Stafford 2015 Meagan Lopez welcomes residents to Stafford Founders Day 2016. Top right, Members of the Southern Ocean Vocal Ensemble perform during the opening ceremonies.

Bottom right, The Little Miss Stafford and Little Town Crier contests were open to the younger set of participants.

By Bob Vosseller STAFFORD – Founders Day returned to Doc Cramer Park June 11. It was a day of honoring township history, enjoying contests, playing games and having fun.

The day included a pie-eating contest, a Little Town Crier contest, a Little Miss Stafford

contest, Miss Stafford contest and various award presentations.

Completing her last duties as Miss Stafford 2015 was Meagan Lopez who joined the outgoing Little Miss Stafford and the Little Town Crier in welcoming everyone to the day’s festivities which kicked off at 2 p.m.

Lopez said she has enjoyed her year as Miss Stafford and meeting many township residents.

The Southern Ocean Vocal Ensemble got a round of applause as they performed during the opening ceremonies.

“This a wonderful day to honor our community’s history and its

home of the Greenville Drive of the South Atlantic League, a low Class A circuit.

The Lakewood BlueClaws, a Philadelphia Phillies farm team, will visit Greenville from June 23 to 26.

Boston has until July 15 to sign Groome – the highest professional baseball draft pick out of high school in Shore Conference history.

Other possibilities are the Lowell (Mass.)

Spinners and the Gulf Coast League Red Sox. Lowell is a member of the New York-Penn League, a short-season Class A circuit. The GCL Red Sox are based (Drafted - See Page 5)

Barnegat Tax Rate Up 7.1 Cents

By Daniel Nee BARNEGAT – After refining the township budget, officials in Barnegat Township have approved an operating budget for 2016 that comes in with a slightly smaller tax hike than previously proposed.

The municipal tax increase will rise by 7.1 cents per $100 of assessed real estate value this year for township residents, down from 7.2 cents as proposed in April by the governing body. For the resident of a home worth $237,548, there will still be a tax increase this year, though it will be slightly short of the $171 as originally proposed.

Barnegat’s $24,106,606 spending plan for 2016 will be supported by a tax levy of $19,449,995.

(Tax Rate - See Page 12)

people,” Mayor John R. Spodofora said as he introduced members of the governing body present.

The day’s activities also included inflatable games and a vendors’ area where merchants and community organizations could promote themselves. The day culminated with a fireworks display at dusk.

Film Festival Lights Up LBI

By Catherine Galioto LONG BEACH ISLAND – Showcasing a diverse mix of world premieres, renowned filmmakers and local, emerging talent, the Lighthouse International Film Festival had what festival organizers said was a banner year of high attendance and quality offerings.

(Festival - See Page 13)

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ACTIVISTS HOPE TINY HOMES CAN REPLACE TENT CITY

By Shawn Smith OCEAN COUNTY – More than a year after the closing of the Tent City in Lakewood, some residents have begun a smaller community in Howell. While some people are living off the land, one woman is working towards bringing “tiny homes” to New Jersey.

Sherry Rubel, a local photographer, documented life at the Tent City in Lakewood for over four years, in an exhibition now on display at the Ocean County Artists Guild.

While documenting Tent City, she saw first-hand the effects of homelessness, and that was where the idea for “tiny homes” was born.

In 2014, Rubel met with State Sen. Stephen Sweeney and came up with bill S2110, the “Tiny Home” pilot program, which was reintroduced this year. The legislation is part of a larger, three-part program Rubel is hoping to develop, called the Revival Village Project.

The first part of the project is to give homeless a place to go.

“We want to get them off of the street, out of the woods and out from under the bridges,” Rubel said. “Let them transition back into the broader community.”

After an evaluation, the second phase is to move into a small village of “tiny homes.”

While there, participants of the program begin to transition into the community through the arts, as well as getting hands on work experience.

“A lot of people who hear the legislation think of manufactured homes. I take it a step further by incorporating elements like solar panels and maybe composting toilets,” Rubel said. “It can be a whole lesson in sustainability. We want these people to build the homes themselves.”

The final part of the program is a “tiny home” community, a larger dwelling that could qualify for affordable housing, she said. The issue is finding a location where the homes can be built.

“Really what it takes is a municipality with extra land, lots or land, and is willing

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to allow them to be created,” Rubel said.

“But it doesn’t seem like many people are really interested in resolving the problem.

If they are … why does the government and municipalities get in their own way?”

Rubel said she has reached out to mayors from all over Central New Jersey, and while some took time to speak to her about the program, she said she didn’t receive as warm of a reception from Howell Township Mayor William Gotto.

“He basically wanted to hang up on me.

He didn’t want to have a conversation with me,” she said. “He was one mayor I didn’t pursue because I got such a negative response from him. The most negative response out of all the mayors I spoke to about this project.”

While he did confirm that Rubel reached out to speak about the “tiny homes” project, Gotto says the conversation had a different tone to it.

After reaching out to the township, Gotto said Rubel did present a plan for little

homes. He explained that a lot of things “need to take place” before a little home could be built because they are considered vehicles. In order to be considered anything other than a vehicle, they needed to be incorporated in planning and zoning ordinances.

“She didn’t really like that answer very much,” he said. “In order for the program to be incorporated in Howell, this is what she would need to do. At that point she became agitated and I thanked her for her time and that was the end of the conversation.”

While waiting for the bill to pass, Rubel may have a found a future home for the tiny home pilot program in Trenton.

In the meantime, Rubel will use her photography as a way of raising awareness about homelessness and fighting the stigma surrounding it. Her artwork is on display at the Ocean County Artists Guild in Island Heights.

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Experience “African Magic” At Library WARETOWN – The Waretown branch of the Ocean County Library is hosting the art exhibit “African Magic” by artist Julie Turner during July. Turner is an avid traveler and amateur photographer. Although she has visited

numerous countries throughout her wanderings, it was while touring Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda that she deeply sensed awe and privilege. Her captured images include those of wildlife, people and untouched landscapes.

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in Florida.

The 6-foot-5, 225-pound Groome was once considered the top prospect in the draft.

However, he was the fifth high school pitcher taken because of rumors about maturity issues and high financial demands. He was a near unanimous choice to be the first player chosen. He was projected to go as high as third in mock drafts. Two of the high school pitchers selected ahead of Groome were lefties. Two other college hurlers were also chosen ahead of Groome.

“It was kind of hectic seeing myself slide,” Groome said. “I was waiting to hear my name called. I had high expectations going in. When I heard my name called, especially

by Boston, my whole family was ecstatic. I just couldn’t believe it. I was not expecting that at all. It was just the best experience of my life. My stomach dropped. It was a crazy experience. They’re my favorite team. It was just a great experience for that to happen. I was just soaking it in. I couldn’t believe it.

My parents came running to me. My sisters are hugging me. It was just unreal.”

“There are other issues with this young man causing him to slide,” MLB Network analyst Dan O’Dowd, former general manager of the Colorado Rockies, said during the draft coverage. “He has the chance to be an all-star year in and year out. His curveball is the best in the draft. He has a clean and balanced delivery. For the Red Sox, I think he was the best player on their board. I don’t think there is a deal in place.

I think they will try to sign him after the pick.”

A high-level scout from a team picking in the top 10 said there were “too many unknowns” with Groome, Groome’s family and his advisor, Jeff Randazzo, the scout said, were looking for top-thee pick money--that’s close to $7 million--which also may have contributed to his slide.

Groome initially was expected to attend the draft at the MLB Studios in Secaucus, but changed plans On June 7, Groome de-committed from Vanderbilt University and committed to Florida’s Chipola College, which would allow him to re-enter the draft next year if he doesn’t sign with the Red Sox instead of having to spend three years at Vanderbilt.

Chipola is a junior college.

The owner of a fastball between 92-97 mph, changeup and curveball, Groome went 2-3 as a senior for the Bengals. His first two starts were wiped off the books as he missed a portion of the season after being declared ineligible by the NJSIAA. The governing body ruled Groome violated its transfer rule when he left the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fl., to return to Barnegat.

As a senior, Groome struck out 90 and walked 14 through 39 2/3 innings. He posted a 0.77 earned run average. He surrendered five earned runs. He allowed 10 runs overall. Clocked at 97 mph last summer when he slayed some of the nation’s best hitters, Groome never got above 94 mph as a senior.

He fanned 19 in a no-hitter against Central Regional in April. However, the gem was wiped off the books by the NJSIAA. Groome as a sophomore was 6-2 with a 0.57

earned run average through 61 1/3 innings.

As a junior, Groome was 5-0 with a 1.22 earned run average at the IMG Academy.

He blazed his way to 81 strikeouts through 43 innings. He walked nine.

Groome joined an elite list of players with New Jersey ties who have been chosen in the first round.

Mark Leiter, a former Central hurler and a retired major-league pitcher, warned Groome of tough times.

“What he will discover is the competition is insane,” said Leiter, a brother of Al Leiter.

“Only 30 percent of first-round draft choices make it to the majors. The only good thing as as a number one pick he will be given time to prove himself. He needs to have his head on straight. If he goes in thinking he has it all figured out, then he’ll be in trouble.

He needs to have the idea that nobody will outwork him.”

Such players as Willie Wilson (Summit High School), Rick Cerone (Essex Catholic, Seton Hall), Dale Berra (Montclair), Willie Banks (St. Anthony), Craig Biggio

(Seton Hall), Mo Vaughn (Seton Hall), Rick Porcello (Seton Hall Prep), Eric Duncan (Seton Hall Prep), Todd Frazier (Toms River South), Sean Doolittle (Shawnee) and Mike Trout (Millville) are 11 of the 33 players with Garden State connections who have been selected in the first round of the draft since it began in 1965, according to Bob Behre, Diamond Nation’s director of publications.

Former Middletown South and Rider University player Jeff Kunkel and Banks were the highest New Jersey players selected as they were chosen third. Kunkel went to the Texas Rangers in 1983 while Banks wound up with the Minnesota Twins in 1987.

Kunkel, Jack Armstrong of Neptune and the University of Oklahoma, the No. 18 overall pick in 1987; J.M. Gold of Toms River North, the No. 13 overall pick in 1998; Frazier, the No. 34 overall pick in 2007, and Pat Light of Christian Brothers Academy and Monmouth University, the No. 37 overall pick in 2012, are the only players with Shore Conference ties to be chosen on the first round.

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Featured Letter N.J. Parole Board Is No Place For Bigotry As the subject of both an Academy Award winning documentary and a star-studded Hollywood movie, it was among the most stunning stories of inhumanity in 21st-century America: In 2005, the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders stood unflinchingly united in their stone-cold-hearted opposition to a dying woman’s repeated pleas for justice. That woman, literally gasping for her last breaths every step of the way in her struggle for equality, was Lt. Laurel Hester of the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office who had heroically served New Jersey’s citizens as a police officer for a quarter century.

Facing certain death as a result of her terminal illness, Lt. Hester’s last request of the freeholders was simply to be treated equally by allowing her to assign her death benefits to her legal domestic partner, as would automatically be the case with every married heterosexual public employee in New Jersey. Despite the law at the time that permitted such requests, the county’s lawmakers saw fit to stand firm in discriminating against Lt. Hester based on her sexual orientation. In his moral condescension, Freeholder Jack Kelly argued that granting equality to Laurel would “violate the sanctity of marriage.”

But Hester would ultimately prevail in her heart-wrenching quest for equal dignity.

Four of the five freeholders, guided by compassion and conscience, eventually recognized they were on the wrong side of history and courageously reversed their stance in a hastily-called spe-

cial board meeting just weeks before Laurel’s death. The lone holdout was Freeholder Kelly who, in an almost equally stunning display of cowardice, refused to attend the final meeting to defend his shallow-minded moral principles.

Quite frankly, I don’t have much use for anyone, let alone a public official, who uses their religion to justify harming another human being. Whether it’s radical Islam or extremist Christianity, this sort of frequently hypocritical self-righteousness has no place in our government. So why on earth would Governor Christie nominate a man with such a disgraceful record of bigotry for a seat on the New Jersey Parole Board, a position that demands at least some minimal degree of compassion in judging others?

According to recent reports, Governor Christie and NJ Senate President Stephen Sweeney have both agreed that Freeholder Kelly has the character and qualifications to serve on the parole board. To reward Kelly with a six-figure pension-padding political plum after the way he has so intolerantly treated others is simply beyond the pale, even by New Jersey standards. It’s a blot on Laurel Hester’s legacy of equal justice for all and a slap in the face to every single decent human being in the state of New Jersey.

We shouldn’t stand for it.

Dane B. Wells Jackson Wells is the retired detective who served as Laurel Hester’s partner in the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office

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Letters To The Editor From 22 Candidates, Down To Some Sad Choices Facing a growing divide between the “haves and have nots” with the young and middle class squeezed from all sides, 22 candidates vied for the presidential nomination.

Sadly, celebrity and bombast prevailed over reality leaving only three standing, all flawed.

One is an ego-maniac who shoots from his hip and vulgar mouth but sadly appeals to those who prefer entertainment and disrespectful conduct, even violence. The second, also an ego maniac who would rather destroy his party and a fellow candidate if he can’t win, he convinces naive young people they warrant more government entitlements that will never be approved for they would bankrupt our country further taxing an already endangered middle class. The third, most well known but often disliked, has a history of repeat scandals and deception.

Do we toss a coin or do we swallow hard recognizing that only one has the experience, knowledge, maturity and capability of governing in very turbulent times for our nation and world? How sorrowful that we would have to make this unhappy choice.

Our voting process is also flawed, as campaigning starts

almost two years before the election, the manner of apportioning delegates is questionable, the need to raise millions of dollars corrupts the best of people and exposing one’s self and family to lies and personality assaults leads the most qualified to stay out of the fray.

The best of the lot may have been John Kasich. However neither he nor other serious candidates ever had a chance: often ignored in debates, manipulated by “gotcha” questions, moderators focusing on more well known candidates and a media that promoted a loose cannon who would attract more viewers thus raising the profits of the networks and sponsors. How sad and frightening for our country and world in these perilous times. God help us!

Seymour Brotman Manchester

Fair Tax Misnamed This is in response to the recent John O’Rourke’s letter praising the misnamed “Fair Tax” (HR 25/ S 155).

Mr. O’Rourke is fond of using the verb “will” in conjunction with his tax plan, as in “will eliminate all federal taxes on income” or “foreign trade will boom.”

In fact he uses the word no fewer than 17 times, the penultimate of which predicts that his “FairTax will eliminate the IRS as we know it.”

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There is nothing new or innovative in the FairTax; it is no different from the socalled flat tax ideas trotted out semi-annually which invariably favor the wealthy. Who would benefit the most from the eradication of the IRS: the middle class or the top ten percent? Mr O’Rourke also neglects to tell us that flat taxes customarily exclude such popular deductions as medical expenses, local property taxes, and home mortgage interest.

No, there is nothing original in the FairTax. Nor is there anything good in it, at least for the working class.

Michael J Doherty Berkeley

Letter On Middle East Is Simplistic The writer of “The Puzzle in the Middle East” recent letter holds that the area is a powder keg, it’s about to explode and it is all the fault of President Obama. This simplistic statement completely ignores all the different people, religions, ambitions, animosities and prejudices that have bedeviled this region and all the statesmen and women from many countries who have striven to find a path to peace.

Andrew Bacevich, West Point, retired colonel, PhD, specializing in international relations and history, posits the US has been at war in the Middle East since January 1980 - that’s Presidents Carter, Reagan, Bush the Elder, Clinton, Bush the Younger and Obama inherited all they did, their successes (few) and shortcomings (plenty, but not for lack of trying).

May 14 was the 100th anniversary of the Sykes-Picot Agreement, the secret plan of France, the UK and Russia to divide up the Ottoman Empire after World War I. Why do I mention it? In 2014, ISIL declared in a statement that one of their goals was to undo Sykes-Picot.

If one of the major problems in the area is a secret treaty signed long before any of us was born, do not be persuaded that all the failings of a century should or must be laid at the feet of a man only eight years on the job. It’s just not fair.

Michael F. Flynn Manahawkin

Sanctuary Cities Funding Bad Idea I consider myself as a conservative/independent voter.

Republican or Democrat I will vote for the candidate most closely aligned with my positions. I guess I made a mistake in voting for Tom McArthur for congress. This guy had the gall to vote funding for these “sanctuary cities.” Taking a closer at him he must have thought this was a racial issue.

These cities such as Newark and other N.J. cities, as well as across this nation, put illegals and criminals out of the reach of the law. Just look at the crime rate in these cities and the people committing them.

Thanks for nothing, McArthur.

William McPhail Toms River

Liberty State Park Under Attack

As the weather gets warmer and we begin to spend more time outside again, we are reminded of the value and importance of our parks and open spaces. Yet, over the last few years, we have seen these irreplaceable assets threatened by privatization, commercialization and development.

Recently, we have seen Liberty State Park come under attack with a new proposal to build barge docking stations between the coast of the park and Ellis Island. These docking stations would essentially turn this area of the waterfront into a parking lot for commercial barges, not only altering the park’s unrivaled views of New York City, but potentially disrupting ferry service as well.

This is only an example of the type of development that continues to threaten our valued open spaces throughout New Jersey. We must come together to remind government officials that open spaces around the state are not for sale, but rather, are priceless community assets that should be protected.

Stand with me as we take on this threat to the development of parks and open spaces in New Jersey. Sign a petition that says “No” to the proposed docking stations in Liberty State Park and affirms your commitment to protecting open space in New Jersey.

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Spotlight On Government Freeholder Forum

- By Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari

County Adds New Pumpout Boat, Seven Now In Use

OCEA N COU NT Y – With Barnegat Bay as its backdrop, Ocean County officials joined with local representatives from the northern barrier island and Lavallette Elementary School students to unveil a new pumpout boat bringing the number of boats to seven.

“This is a wonderful day for Ocean County,” said Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari, who serves as liaison to the pumpout boat program. “We make ever y effort to protect our bay here in Ocean County and this is yet another step in preserving this environmental jewel.”

Vicari, along with Freeholder Virginia E. Haines, recognized seventh grade science students from Lavallette Elementary School who helped in creating a name for the boat – The Pollution Solution.

“We have asked school students to help name all of our boats,” Vicari said.

“This makes them part of the process and helps to raise awareness of the importance of Barnegat Bay.” Haines also acknowledged teacher Jill Lorenz in helping the students with creating a name.

“We appreciate her for incorporating this into her class work,” said Haines, who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Planning Department, which oversees the pumpout program.

“While I believe all of us who live by or on the bay are well aware of its value, this helps to emphasize that it needs constant care. One of the best places to start that discussion is with our children.”

Ocean County’s pumpout boats are specially equipped vessels capable of emptying the on-board toilets and tanks of other boats, thus keeping waste from entering the bay. The boats cover different areas of the bay throughout Ocean County. The pum-

pout boats can be accessed by contacting the captains on VHF Radio Channel 9.

The seven boats were all purchased by Ocean County with the costs being reimbursed through the Clean Vessel Act Grant and the NJ Shore-to-Please license plate program.

“I am very pleased to have sponsored the legislation that created the ‘Shore-toPlease’ license plate program, which helps provide funding for the pumpout boat program,” said Haines, who served in the state Legislature. “I am happy to see these funds resulted in such a successful program that helps to preserve Barnegat Bay and our environment.”

As it enters its 19th boating season, the Ocean County Pumpout Boat program – now the largest in the state – provides environmental benefits and some extra eyes for safety on county waterways.

“Since the program began in 1997, more than

65,000 recreational boats have used the free service and more than 1.3 million gallons of eff luent have been disposed of properly,” Vicari said. “This program has been extremely popular and extremely successful and I am happy that we are expanding it with this new boat.”

The new boat will be operated by Seaside Park and will be working in the area of the Central Barnegat Bay. Seaside Park also operates this first pumpout boats in the state, the Circle of Life and the Waste Warrior.

“This program has been a great partnership with the state, our municipalities, Seaside Park and Brick Township, the Ocean County Utilities Authority and the Tuckerton Seaport,” Haines said.

The costs to operate all the boats are split between the county and the Ocean County Utilities Authority.

“The $120,000 budget cov-

ers the boat captains, fuel, maintenance, insurance and other incidental costs,” Vicari said. “This allows the service to be provided free of charge to boaters.”

The state Department of Environmental Protection also provides some funds to offset the operational costs.

Vicari said the pumpout boat program is essential for a county like Ocean County which relies on tourism for its economic base.

“W hen boaters are unable to use the many pumpouts based at the marinas throughout the county, they should be using the pumpout boats,” he said. “We now operate seven pumpout boats that are helping us do our part to keep Barnegat Bay and its tributaries clean. We encourage all of our boaters who are out enjoying the bay and our rivers to use this free service and stop waste water pollutants from entering our waterways.”

Freeholder Joseph Vicari “We are home to the greatest number of marinas in the state. We want people to use our bays and our rivers for recreational boating,” Vicari said. “But we also want ever yone to enjoy these wonderful natural habitats responsibly and to be mindful of the environment that needs to be protected and preserved.”

The Pollution Solution is a 23-foot boat with a 420 gallon holding tank.

The boats operate Memorial Day weekend through October each year, including major holidays such as July 4th, and have steadily expanded their operations.

For more information on the pumpout boat program, visit the Ocean County Planning Department’s website at planning.co.ocean.nj.us/ coastal.htm.

Pinelands Are Being Assaulted By Illegal ATV Riders OCEAN COUNTY – The Pinelands are under assault by crowds of illegal ATV and quad riders who are tearing up the pristine woods, leaving behind mounds of trash and endangering first responders who sometimes have to travel to remote areas to treat injuries.

Unfortunately, social media has attracted many more riders into areas of the Pinelands that had previously only been known to small groups of locals.

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completely disregarding our laws regarding all-terrain vehicles.

Additionally, police have found that many of these vehicles are unregistered and uninsured.

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The motorized vehicles on Pinelands trails can also pose a forest fire danger to the surrounding woodlands.

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Working together with municipalities, the State Police and the Department of Environmental Protection, we can control this growing problem.

One suggestion might be the immediate confiscation of motorized off-road vehicles found on private property and restricted public land.

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In one location, we estimated that more than 300 young people had gathered one weekend.

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MANAHAWKIN – The Manahawkin Elks Lodge 2340 is holding a Clam Bake on July 16 at the lodge, located at 520 Hilliard Blvd. The bake will run from 1 to 5 p.m. while clams last.

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Music will be provided by John Reed.

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Lacey Municipal Alliance To Host Luncheon

FORKED RIVER – The Lacey Municipal Alliance is hosting a Luau Senior Connection Luncheon on June 24 at the Community Hall, located at Route 9 and Lacey Road.

The doors open at 11 a.m. and the luau is set to start at 11:30 a.m.

Hawaiian attire is recommended; the Municipal Alliance will supply leis.

This will be the last luncheon until the fall.

The fee is $6 if registered and paid by June 20. The fee is $7 if attendees register ahead of time, but pay on the day of the day of the luncheon. The fee is $8 if attendees do not register ahead of time.

To register or for more information, call Heather at 609-693-1100, ext. 2217.

Committee Visits Veterans

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Musical Fundraiser To Benefit Interfaith Health

MANAHAWKIN – Interfaith Health and Support Services of Southern Ocean County, Inc.. a non-profit organization supporting seniors and caregivers, is holding a musical fundraiser featuring Kevin Michael Berdini and instrumental trio on June 18.

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Tax increases this year are driven by a number of factors, including increased contributions to employee health insurance premiums that rose from $1,947,170 in 2015 to $2,424,358 this year, officials said. Additionally, Barnegat – whose tax base is still affected by reductions caused

by Superstorm Sandy – is still waiting for $400,000 in reimbursements from FEMA over expenses related to Superstorm Sandy.

There was also a more practical reason for raising taxes this year, said Committeewoman Susan McCabe. A former township mayor, McCabe said the committee had held off on raising taxes in previous years because the school board decided to raise taxes on their end.

“This past year, the Barnegat school system did not increase their tax rate,” McCabe said. “Unfortunately, but necessarily, we must take advantage of that opportunity and catch up.”

John Novak, the current mayor, conf irmed Barnegat is playing catch-up after years of little-to-no municipal tax increases, which he linked to annual elections and the aversion committee members had to proposing tax increases when they faced an election year.

“During their election cycle, they don’t

want to vote to raise taxes,” he said of elected officials. “Year after year, you go by and you just never seem to catch up.”

All members of the committee but Deputy Mayor Albert Bille voted in favor of the budget. Bille decided against voting in favor of adopting the spending plan due to the FEMA issue.

“FEMA has short-changed Barnegat by almost a half-million dollars, causing our local taxes to increase to that extent,” he said, telling members of the public gathered at a recent committee meeting that he has met with U.S. Rep Tom MacArthur (R-3) along with other Ocean County officials over the issue.

MacArthur has called on FEMA to review all of the claims submitted after Superstorm Sandy and for reforms at the federal agency.

“I will work with the congressman to try to get Barnegat all that money that was never given to us,” said Bille. “Perhaps relief will come – I will work my tail off to get it – but right now I’m voting no.”

Novak said the budget allows the township to maintain facilities, including parks that have deteriorated and vehicles that need replacement.

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“It’s a packed house,” said LIFF Managing Director Christine Rooney Rooney said on opening night, as the question-and-answer portion with Kirsten Johnson, director of Cameraperson, the opening night film, was about to begin. “We are so proud of the festival…Independent films make the films that tell the stories that matter. We are so thrilled to again bring this to Long Beach Island. We have over a hundred filmmakers or film personnel here.”

The festival was also a chance for socializing, networking and discussion between filmmakers and festivalgoers, as LIFF provided parties, panel discussions and more for All Access pass holders.

“I think that’s the difference between this and simply going to the movies,” Rooney said. “This is about community. It’s about learning from one another, of making connections, of interacting… This is in depth, a really vibrant experience.”

New this year was a program focusing on women filmmakers and screenwriters, a retreat offering a setting to develop their writing, called Write By The Sea. Rooney said the backdrop of LBI is peaceful and inspiring, allowing participants to focus and work with each other.

Bat-Sheva Guez of Brooklyn, said it was an honor to be chosen among the participants for the retreat. “It made my summer,” she said. “It’s been peaceful, very quiet, very productive. We are all very focused, very driven filmmakers and we came here with an agenda and tried to achieve that.”

The project she is developing is a fantasy story in a realistic setting, and she spent her time on LBI working on the story arc for one of the characters, as part of the final draft. “There’s so much energy here,” Guez said. “We were able to come together and whether it was the clacking of the keyboards or going off to contemplate on the beach, it was great…This was a wonderful caring community.”

Guez had a film in the festival, part of a

The Southern Ocean Times, June 18, 2016, Page 13 block of short films that were screened June 11 at the Long Beach Island Historical Museum. “Behind The Wall,” made in 2015, is a magical realism tale about 17 minutes in length. An injured young dancer flees her old life and moves into a strange dilapidated apartment ‑‑ an apartment with a view into a world that moves to its own distinct rhythm.

In the eight years since its inception, the LIFF has grown to include more than 70 films, including 25 feature films, screened at locations such as the museum, Long Beach Island Foundation for the Arts and Sciences and Surf City Firehouse. In previous years, the Surflight Theater was among the locales, but the facility again declared bankruptcy last fall; auctions of the property were held this winter.

Still, with signs throughout the island and promotional advertising as far away as New York, the festival drew strong crowds who came out to experience film in its many genres and formats.

Among the awardees, for the Grand Jury Awards: Colby for best narrative feature, The Duke for best narrative short film, Joe’s Violin for best documentary short film, Perception for best student film.

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Benefits of AGX Connectivity Solutions Easier to install; setup is a breeze Adapter for TV, phone and stereo is attractive and unobstrusive Detects your AGX devices in seconds Transforms hearing instruments into a personal wireless headset Streams sound volume from media devices to your hearing devices Seamless room to room transitions between media devices Eliminates audio delay/lip sync issues found with other systems Allows comfortable audio levels for the entire family Sounds exciting, doesn’t it? For more information on what AGX connectivity solution is best for your lifestyle, it is important that you contact your hearing health care professional today.

Dr. Izzy and his staff are always available to answer most of your questions regarding your hearing health.

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Here’s To Your Health

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Peroxide, Necessary But Dangerous In Excess

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

peroxide, you think of those brown bottles from the drugstore. Some people use it like cheap bleach to lighten hair color, but mostly it’s poured on wounds as a disinfectant. Going grey is your sign of too much peroxide, it’s a sign of “rusting,” metabolically speaking.

Peroxide sometimes goes by its molecular acronym, H2O2, which means there are two hydrogen and two oxygen atoms.

My recent autoimmune video shocked a lot of readers because I said we all make hydrogen peroxide in our own body, all day long. I also said there’s a lot more peroxide happening in you if you have Hashimoto’s and other autoimmune diseases and that it produces pain and flare ups. However, I want to be fair and tell you today that peroxide isn’t bad. Excessive peroxide is bad.

First, I’ll tell you why peroxide isn’t bad.

Your thyroid gland requires peroxide to make thyroid hormone. Without enough peroxide, you can’t make “Thyroid Peroxidase” enzyme, or TPO. It’s this TPO enzyme that forms thyroid hormone for you, so see it’s not really a bad guy. It’s also a chemical messenger in your body.

In a perfect world, and healthy body, the peroxide you create will rapidly turn into water and oxygen with the help of an enzyme called catalase (you make that too).

It’s the oxygen coming off the peroxide that makes the bubbles and fizzing associated with peroxide.

So we’re clear now right? You get that peroxide isn’t toxic in and of itself, but it’s definitely toxic in high amounts. It’s like

acid. It’s like bleach. It destroys your cell membranes, it causes pain, it makes your hair turn grey and it causes peroxidation in your lipids, which leads to bad cholesterol ratios, diabetes and heart attack.

Millions of people have too much peroxide and not enough catalase on board to degrade it in the cells. Remember, the catalase enzyme turns peroxide into water and oxygen. I have more information and a video about catalase and the connection to thyroid disease at my website suzycohen. com just sign up for my newsletter.

Controlling peroxide is critical if you have an autoimmune disease of any sort, especially one that affects your thyroid.

You’re probably wondering how you get excessive peroxide. Honestly, it’s easy; some of you probably keep creating it all day long.

If you eat or drink junk foods, sugar, candy, soda and you know what else you get into… these things are refined and pro-inflammatory, so within seconds you’ve spawned hydrogen peroxide in your body. Let the rusting begin! We can overwhelm our antioxidant systems so easily with alcohol, emotional stress and even physical work outs or all-nighters.

One more way, if you supplement with high doses of iodine, you’ll make more peroxide, this is why people with Hashimoto’s react badly to iodine at times.

There’s a balance with iodine and selenium that I’ve explained in other articles at my website. Remember, without catalase (and also glutathione) you can’t put out the peroxide flame.

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MANAHAWKIN – Stockton University’s Manahawkin Instructional Site will host a lecture on “Pure German Art vs.

Degenerate Art,” as part of the Holocaust and Genocide Series on June 20. The free event will be presented at the Manahawkin Instructional Site, located at 712 E. Bay Ave., at 2 p.m.

The lecture will explore art and the Nazi notion of “degenerate,” and the importance

of “pure German art” to the Nazi agenda.

The presentation will be given by Steven Marcus, a Stockton alumnus who currently serves as director of the Holocaust and Genocide dual credit symposium consortium and as an adjunct faculty member.

Attendees are requested to R.S.V.P. at 609626-3883. For more information on activities and classes at the Manahawkin Instructional Site, visit stockton.edu/manahawkin.

Library Book Sale

LONG BEACH ISLAND – The Friends of the Island Library will host a book sale on June 24, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and June 26, 9

a.m. to 3 p.m.

The event will help the Friends support library events and improvements.

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R.C. Shea & Assoc.

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You’re Invited To The Home Buyer’s Expo By: Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates You are invited to the Home Buyer’s Expo offered by your local team of professionals on July 19 from 7 to 9 p.m.

The expo will be held at Tuscan House, located at 1250 Hooper Ave. in Toms River. You will be surprised to find that home ownership is in your reach. Learn how to save thousands of dollars a year by owning your own home. Whether you are a first time home buyer, a reseller or someone trying to buy again, come out and join us for this informative expo.

This event includes free food, door prizes and raffles.

Work individually with professionals to understand the benefits and have all your

questions answered. The professionals will include: Michelle Rosenkoff, CRS realtor associate, has 16 years of experience and is a lifelong resident of Ocean County.

William Turano, senior loan officer, is offering competitive rates.

Dina M. Vicari, esquire of RC Shea and Associates, will guide you through the home closing process.

Steven Green of Green Label Title Company will ensure your purchase is guarded from any liens.

RSVP to Michelle Rosenkoff at 732-5806873 or mrosenkoff@gmail.com by July 12 to secure your seat.

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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Dear Readers Vacation fun has finally arrived, and I for one want for you to get the most out of these wonderful months. We in New Jersey are particularly fortunate to have the shore. In fact our beaches are the number one reason that tourists even bother to come to the Garden State.

I do however want for you to have a better vacation. If you have to be told not to drink and drive, well don’t even bother reading my column. A drunk driver is beyond my reach in terms of safety. You need help greater than I can offer here.

I am speaking of a different way of a vacation being ruined. People falling victims to identity theft is the new rage. Being away from home makes you vulnerable in different ways. Here are a few hints.

Take one debit card and one credit card and leave the rest of your plastic friends at home. Do not take your social security card with you, as that is a recipe for disaster in these times. In fact for the most part you shouldn’t need it even when home.

If you don’t use passwords for your smart phone and tablets. set one up for

each before you leave. The information you have on your phone is the equivalent of your wallet being stolen by thieves.

Make a copy of your passport and leave it with someone that you trust at home.

Should you lose it, although it won’t be an instant cure, it will save you much aggravation.

I will give away my number one secret, as I trust all of my readers. While traveling, I have a pouch which fits under my clothing. I keep some extra cash, credit cards and health insurance card hidden, and I don’t even feel it after the first few minutes. There are several types including the kind that I use which is around the waist. These are available at Amazon, ebay and travel sites; search for travel pouches on the Internet.

Pack much less than you need, but make sure to take your common sense with you while away...

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Sunshine Foundation To Hold Fishing Tournament

TUCKERTON –The Sunshine Foundation is hosting its 19th Annual Fishing Tournament at the Tuckerton Seaport on July 16.

The rain date is July 17. Win $3,000 in cash prizes for fluke and bluefish.

The entry fee is $70 per boat. Early paid entries are $60 if received by July 10. The entry fee includes a complete buffet for a captain and three crew members, music, complimentary captain’s t-shirt, trophies and raffle prizes, gift auction and silent auction.

There is also a special kayak division to being held. The entry fee is $40 per kayak, $35 if received by July 10. The entry fee includes a complete buffet for the captain and one guest, music, complimentary captains t-shirt, trophies and raffle prizes, gift auction and silent auction.

The captain’s meeting is July 15 at 6 p.m. at the Tuckerton Seaport. Fishing hours are from sunrise to 3 p.m. on July 16. The boundaries are the Barnegat Inlet to the Great Egg Inlet. Weigh-in is from 2 to 4 p.m. The picnic, prizes and festivities will run from 3 to 7:30 p.m.

Enter the tournament by filling out an application and dropping off a check at: Great Bay Marina, Radio Road, Little Egg Harbor; Scott’s Bait and Tackle, 945 Radio Road, Little Egg Harbor; Shore Wheels, 328 1/2E E. Main St. Route 9, Tuckerton or Tuckerton Seaport, Route 9, Tuckerton. Or mail to the Sunshine Foundation Southern Ocean Chapter, 131 Marine St., Tuckerton, NJ 08087. Applications can be picked up at any of these locations.

All Saint’s Students Build Bridges, Robots

MANAHAWKIN – At All Saints Regional Catholic School, fifth and eighth grade students collaborated on a project.

The fifth graders researched, designed and constructed bridges using popsicle sticks, toothpicks and glue as material, while the eighth graders used the Lego EV3 Software to program robots that were used to drive over the fifth graders’ bridges.

The project began in mid-May with the two grades being advised by their science teachers. Forty of the fifth-grade students worked in pairs to construct 20 bridges, and 25 eighth grade students worked in groups and used iPads to command four robots,

much like remote-controlled cars. The test of their technology came on June 14, when robots drove across the bridges.

All Saints Regional staff said this project resulted in many learning moments such as collaboration, research and design. The project helped students gain an understanding of the basic knowledge of engineering and principles of physics, as well as an awareness of the education required to perform the jobs they were given. Teachers provided the students with the tools to move forward towards further career and technical education, applied learning and entrepreneurship.

Church To Host Vacation Bible School & Camp FORKED RIVER – The Forked River Presbyterian Church will hold a free Vacation Bible School during July 25 to 29.

Children from ages 3 years through sixth grade are welcome to attend from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The theme is “Throwback VBS,” the best days of the best programs. Vacation Bible School will include Bible stories, games, crafts and a snack.

Registration forms are available on the churches web page forkedriverpres.org under “Events” or by calling the church office at 609-693-5624. The deadline to register is July 10.

The church is also featuring a Summer Sunday Camp on Sunday mornings during June, July and August. While parents attend the worship service, children ages 3 years through sixth grade can attend camp consisting of Bible stories, games, crafts, singing and a snack. Bring children to the worship service at 10 a.m. and they will leave for camp after the Children’s Talk.

Camp is available every Sunday except July 3. The children should wear shorts and t-shirts and bring a favorite beach towel to sit on.

The church is located at 131 North Main St. All are welcome.

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Farmers’ Market Opening Soon

LACEY – The Lacey Township Recreation Department is organizing the Lacey Township Farmers’ Market. The location of the market is 203 Lacey Road, in the lot next to Lane Place, right off Lacey Road.

The Farmers’ Market is scheduled for every Friday beginning on June 24 and will continue until September 16. Each Friday the market will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

A variety of fresh fruits and vegetables will be available each week in addition to many seasonal selections. The market will also include fresh Italian and sourdough bread, pickles, olives, fresh and imported cheeses, pastas, frozen fish and meats, coffee and many other items. The market will also feature local organizations that will sell fresh baked treats.

This year there will be live music, as well as

art and cooking demonstrations.

The Farmers’ Market is set to include Eckert Corn, Cranberry Hall Farms, High Mountain Foods, Krowicki Farm, Farmer Al’s Market, Lanoka Farms, Java House Café and Shore Shake.

If interested in being a vendor at the Farmers’ Market, contact the Lacey Township Recreation Department at 609-693-1100 ext. 2203.

For up to date announcements regarding the Market, visit facebook.com/ laceyfarmersmarket.

To find out more of what Lacey Township has going on throughout the summer, contact the Lacey Township Recreation Department at 609-693-1100 ext. 2203 or stop by the office located directly behind the Police Department on Veteran’s Way.

Lacey Township Firework Display LACEY – The Township Independence Day Fireworks, sponsored by Oyster Creek Generating Station/Exelon Generation, will be held July 3 at the Lacey Township High School. In the event of inclement weather, the rain date will be July 5.

The festivities will begin at 7:30 p.m. with the sounds of Not So Normal Entertainment. The firework presentation is scheduled to begin at 9:15 p.m. The fireworks

will be on the grounds of the Lacey High School/Lacey Middle School with designated viewing areas in the field adjacent to the tennis courts of the high school.

Refreshments will be available at the Lion’s Den at Lacey High School. Parking is available at the Lacey Township High School, 73 Haines St., Lanoka Harbor and the Lacey Township Middle School, 660 Denton Ave., Forked River.

Public Screening & Bi-Lingual Discussion

MANAHAWKIN – The public is invited to share in “The Hispanic World of Film,” a community event featuring sample clips from several films that depict various themes such as immigration, globalization, politics and education. The event is at Stockton University’s Manahawkin Instructional Site on June 20.

The audience will receive an introduction to works that reflect the Hispanic world, in conjunction with Associate Professor

Arnaldo Cordero-Roman’s Spanish Literature and Film course. There will be a multilingual (Spanish/English) discussion after each theme is presented.

The free event will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. at the site, 712 East Bay Ave. R.S.V.P. to 609-626-3884.

For more information about Stockton University’s programs in Ocean County, visit Stockton.edu/manahawkin.

Pieceful Shores Quilters Guild Meeting

MANAHAWKIN – A Pieceful Shores Quilters Guild meeting is June 23 at 7 p.m. at the Pine Street Community Center, located at 25 Pine St. Parking and entrance is off Delaware Ave-

nue. The meeting will be the guild’s Strawberry Festival where attendees will learn of the latest in quilting tools, techniques and trends.

For further information, call Barbara at 609 494-7914 or Yvonne at 609 242-5449.

Al-Anon Meetings Available Locally OCEAN COUNTY – Are you troubled by someone else’s drinking? Al-Anon Family Groups may be able to help you. Call their 24-hour hotline for local meeting locations at 856-547-0855.

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(26) CHHA/CNA - Mature, dependable people needed. Days, weekends, overnights. Immediate work available. Flex hours, 401k with company match, medical/dental insurance, 24/7 support. Competitive pay. Direct deposit. Call today 732-901-5500. (29) Borough Of Lakehurst – Certified lifeguards for Lake Horicon in Lakehurst. $11 per hour starting salary. Must be over 18 and have water front certification.

Contact Municipal Clerk Bernadette Dugan, 5 Union Avenue, Lakehurst, NJ 08733. EOE. (28) Counter Help and Tailors Assistant Will train. Part time hours. Call 732-657-4421, ask for Dave.

Manchester Dry Cleaners.

(25) Part-Time Custodian/Janitor – For adult community in Whiting, NJ. $8.50 Per/Hr. Start immediately. Approx. 19 to 21 Hrs/Wk. Call Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For application and interview 732-350-0230.

(26) Part Time Food Service – We have an immediate need for part time waitstaff/servers, PT 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) Now Hiring Property Inspectors- FT/ PT in your area. Full, free training provided. jim.g59@comcast.net or msangelabove@comcast.net. 732-7664425, 201-259-0734. Ask for Mel. (t/n)

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FT/PT/Home Health Aide/CNA –The Pines at Whiting is looking for experienced Home Health Aides or CNA’s to provide excellence in care to our residents on our Assisted Living Unit, Georgetown 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.

One FT position and PT positions on all shifts. All shifts require E/O weekend.

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)

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.

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(24) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention.

Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) A&K Pool Service – Schedule your opening today. Sales and service pumps, heaters, filters salt systems akpoolservicenj. com. 732-557-5066.

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Services Don Carnevale Painting - Specializing in interiors/exteriors.

Very neat. Special senior discounts.

Reasonable, affordable, insured.

References. Low winter rates.

License #13VH3846900. 732-8994470 or 732-814-4851.

(27) Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n) Mason - 35 years experience. Small to medium sized jobs. Brick replacement, brick pointing, concrete repair/caulking, masonry coating and all repairs. I also do light hauling. 732-505-3081.

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HVAC Service & Maintenance EPA Certified. 15 years trade experience. Senior discount. Have your A/C checked now before the hot weather.

Call Sean 917-733-9342.

(24) Need A Ride – Airports, AC, cruise, Shore Points. Save $$$. Tom $10 off with this ad 551-427-0227.

(26) Landscape Services - Leaf Cleanups,mulch,stone, and sod installations. Free Estimates. Call with needs. 732-678-8681.

(22) All Around Yard And Home Maintenance – outdoor, indoor work done to your satisfaction. Spring thru Winter. Cleaning, home repairs, yard upgrades, etc. References upon request. Very diligent. Fair estimates.

Eddie Zsoka 732-608-4781. (29) Caulking - Interior, bathrooms, kitchens, etc. Cutting out old. Installing new. Call Steve 732703-8120. Thank You. (t/n) Painting - I will paint your rooms. Very good prices. Call 732-552-7513. (26)

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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. Part Time 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. 4 days a week and Per Diem.

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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)

A.F. Smart Home Maintenance, LLC - Lic # 0450029067. Your complete handyman services.

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Insured. NJ license #13HV01888400.

Special spring discounts. Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391.

(27) Handyman - General home maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting, powerwashing, painting. Dependable. Reliable. No job too small.

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Recreation Dept. To Host Children’s Summer Programs

LACEY – July is Parks and Recreation Month. The Lacey Township Recreation Department is celebrating this summer by offering many programs for children of all ages to enjoy. There are many options to keep the children active and having fun throughout the summer.

The Serving Ace Tennis Camp teaches children the basic fundamentals in stroke

production, court movement and basic footwork skills. This camp is offered in two different sessions during the summer.

Session One is July 25 to 28. Session two is August 1 to 4. Each age group is assigned a different time to come: 13 to 16 year olds at 8 a.m., 7 to 8 year olds at 8:45 a.m., 9 to 10 year olds at 9:30 a.m. and 11 to 12 year olds at 10:15 a.m. The cost of this program

is $62 per week. Students must bring their own racquet.

The Recreation Department also presents Jedi-Engineering using LEGOs. Explore engineering principles by designing and building projects such as LEGO X-Wings, R2 Units, Energy Catapults and Settlements from a faraway galaxy. Children will create motorized and architectural projects with

imagination and engineering. This program will take place August 1 to 5. The fee is $135 and is available for children in grades Kindergarten through second from 9 a.m. to noon and children in third through six grades from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The class will be held in the Lacey Recreation Classroom.

The Recreation Department is also hosting a Theater Camp this summer. This camp will provide students the opportunity to work on a production of “The Day the Crayons Quit.”

This production is based off the imaginative book by Drew Daywalt. In this program, students will work together to form a theatrical ensemble and create a unique performance in one week. The week will be filled with problem solving, creative experiences and drama. Theater Camp will be held August 15 to 19 from 9 a.m. to noon for children 8 to 12 years of age. The cost for this camp is $140 per child. Ask about the sibling discount.

The performance for this program will be August 19.

A program the Recreation Department will be holding for the first time will be the Skyhawks Running Club. This co-ed running club will bring kids from whatever their current level of fitness is to being able to complete a 5K by the end of the program.

Skyhawks Running Club strives to inspire and motivate kids through running to build a healthy lifestyle, and build confidence through goal achievement. This program is at Gille Park, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from July 19 to August 25, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

This club is meant for children between the ages of 8 and 15 years old. All participants receive a t-shirt and entry to the Lacey 5K, along with a medal of completion. The cost of this program is $120. Participants should wear appropriate clothing and running shoes.

Register for these programs at the Recreation Office, 818 Lacey Road, on Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Registration is taken on a first come, first served basis and all checks should be made payable to Lacey Township.

For any questions, contact the Lacey Township Recreation Department at 609-693-1100 ext. 2203.

Take A Trip To See “Endless Summer” WARETOWN – The Township of Ocean has announced a trip to Tropicana Casino and Hotel for the show “Endless Summer,” a Beach Boys tribute, on September 12. The cost is $50 and includes transportation, the show and $15 in slot play.

More than your typical tribute show, “Endless Summer” features complete era-specific costumes and multi-media video. This show is filled with Beach Boys signature hits including, “Surf USA,” “I Get Around,” “Help Me Rhonda,” “California Girls,” “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” “Kokomo,” “Barbara Ann” and “Good Vibrations.”

The bus leaves the Home Depot in Manahawkin at 10 a.m. and will return at approximately 6 p.m.

Contact Fran O’Marra at 609-660-7541 for tickets. A portion of the funds raised will benefit the Deborah Hospital Foundation.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of June 18-June 24

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Pay your LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Calm down. dues. Every new skill or study requires practice Your need for romance and attention could distract before it is possible to become proficient. You you from focusing on concrete accomplishments may be challenged to learn a new subject or to in the week ahead. Too much socializing on the perform routine work in the week ahead. Having job can make you fall behind or create some awkward moments. a buddy will help.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): This week SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Crucial comyou won’t be able to please all of the people all of mitments need to be handled with kid gloves in the time. If you sense tension in the air it may be the week ahead. Take your time about making because someone is trying to overcompensate to important changes. An innocent flirtation can address your needs. You may be trying too hard give your ego a boost and lighten the load of a serious subject. to be agreeable.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Group dynamics SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Pull in may be disturbed by dustups. In the week ahead the sails and keep a steady hand on the rudder. someone could make an attempt to appear mys- There may be some rough seas in the week ahead. terious or pretend to be your friend. A partner or The demands of your career may keep you on a loved one could be forced to adhere to a tight tight schedule just when family or a loved one needs attention. schedule.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You will find CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You are yourself in good company. You aren’t the only per- powerfully tethered to the achievement of a goal. son with a tight deadline to meet or a bill to pay in Some co-workers may experience difficulties the week to come. A significant other with shrewd but that won’t dampen your enthusiasm. As this week unfolds you may find that communications common sense and business acumen can help.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Never complain, go awry. never explain may be a good motto this week. You AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You can play may have concerns that revolve around finances, musical chairs with your money until the music but wise advice or counsel from co-workers or stops. Make sure you aren’t indulging in fads or family members could help you find a perfect fancies this week. A significant other will give you added support to face up to your responsibilities. solution.

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

By Wolfgang Puck

MASCARPONE-STUFFED FRENCH TOAST WITH MIXED BERRY COMPOTE Serves 6

1 large rectangular loaf challah or similar egg bread, ends trimmed, loaf cut into 6 slices 2 inches (5 cm) thick 6 tablespoons mascarpone cheese or softened cream cheese 12 tablespoons raspberry jam or other fruit jam 1 cup (250 mL) heavy cream, half and half, or milk 5 large eggs Freshly grated nutmeg 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla powder or vanilla extract Pinch kosher salt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more as needed 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 3 cups (750 mL) halved strawberries 3 cups (750 mL) raspberries 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 lemon Pure maple syrup, if desired Confectioners’ sugar, if desired With a small serrated knife, working from the bottom of a bread slice parallel to and in between its cut sides, make a deep, wide pocket in the center of the slice. Repeat with the remaining slices.

Stand 1 bread slice with its incision facing up. Gently

squeeze the sides to open the incision. Spoon 1 tablespoon mascarpone and 2 tablespoons jam into the pocket. Repeat with the remaining slices and filling. Place on a baking sheet. Cover and refrigerate until cooking time.

Preheat the oven to 325 F (160 C). Heat a large nonstick countertop electric griddle to 350 F (175 C), or a heavy large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Meanwhile, put the cream, eggs, a little nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla and salt in a large bowl. Whisk until blended into a batter.

Melt the butter with the oil on the griddle or skillet. Dip 1 piece of bread into the batter, turning it to coat; transfer to the griddle or skillet. Repeat with the remaining bread and batter, spooning the last of the batter over the bread as it starts cooking.

Cook the French toast until the undersides are deep golden brown, about 3 minutes. Turn the toast, reduce the griddle temperature to 300 F (150 C) or the stovetop heat slightly, and continue cooking, about 4 minutes longer, adding more butter to the griddle or skillet as you like.

As soon as all of the French toast is cooking, combine the berries and sugar in a heavy large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Squeeze in the juice from the lemon. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the berries soften and their juices thicken, about 15 minutes.

Transfer the browned French toast to a large baking sheet.

Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and the filling begins to ooze out a bit, about 10 minutes longer If you like, use a serrated knife to cut each piece in half, revealing the stuffing. Transfer the French toast to six plates. Serve immediately with the compote and a lemon peel garnish, plus a drizzle of maple syrup and dusting of confectioners’ sugar if Dad desires.

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