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The State Of The Bay

By Judy Smestad-Nunn OCEAN COUNTY – The state of the Barnegat Bay remains one of nitrogen fertilizer, nuisance species and depleted shellfish, but experts shared some positive changes alongside the grave discoveries announced in a special conference hosted by the Barnegat Bay Partnership.

Among the biggest problems facing the bay is eutrophication from the high nutrient load of fertilizer runoff, with the 2016 State of the Bay report and conference revealing those levels were higher than previous thought.

The last State of the Bay report was completed 2011. The 2016 study shows that fertilizer runoff from lawns and other turf landscapes like parks and athletic fields is a significant and increasing source of the bay’s total nutrient load.

“Our understanding of its causal factors have improved substantially,” said Barnegat Bay Partnership Director Dr. Stan Hales. “As a result of new science...not

–Photos by The Southern Ocean Times (Top right) Barnegat Bay Partnership Director Dr. Stan Hales. (Background) Bulkhead near Sunrise Beach, Lacey.

(Middle right) The 42 buoy in Double Creek Channel. (Bottom right) Sailboats race on Barnegat Bay.

included in previous studies, we know that the bay’s total nutrient loadings are significantly higher than heretofore recognized.”

The State of the Bay 2016 Conference, held at the Gateway Building of Ocean County College on June 15, featured a who’s who of Barnegat Bay experts. Private sector and government scientists, academics, engineers and others held panel discussions during the event that was hosted by the Barnegat Bay Partnership (BBP, formerly the Barnegat Bay National Estuary Program).

The conference was held in conjunction with the release of its State of the Bay Report 2016, an evaluation of the current environmental conditions of the bay and its watershed.

The current conditions were compared to those from the last report, State of the Bay Report 2011, which enables the experts for the first time to determine trends of specific and measurable characteristics of the bay.

Hales said the Bay ecosystem “weathered (Bay - See Page 4)

July 2, 2016

Abandoned Home Becomes Neighbors’ Nine-Year Nightmare

By Daniel Nee STAFFORD – Call it the house with nobody in it – for nearly a decade.

For the past nine years, a home at Barracuda Road has been empty. The bankowned property, once a tidy home in a neatly-groomed neighborhood, has become a nightmare for neighbors, especially Len Napoli, who lives next door.

“It’s been nine years tomorrow,” he said at the June meeting of the township council, as he pleaded with officials to do something – anything – about the hulking headache next door.

“The grass that they were cutting in the last year, they’ve only cut once in the last three weeks and it’s now approaching two feet high,” he said, introducing a laundry list of serious concerns about the property, especially now that mosquito season has arrived.

The home has a pool which produces so many mosquitoes that Napoli has had to remove all the furniture from his patio because it is unsafe to sit outside. Then there (Abandoned - See Page 14)

Fourth Of July 100 Years Later, NJ Shark Attacks Still Terrify

By Catherine Galioto history and shark attack books, said the reports at the time, with fatal news, the triangle fin and the fascination with or is that Philadelphian Charles witnesses calling it “the most terrifying grin of the carnivore Celebrations In fearTheofnation’s kept the beachgoer on high alert. sharks – whether the mov- E. Vansant, 23, had gone for horrible thing I ever saw.”

That same year, but just five The “celebration” of all things ie “Jaws,” Shark Week television a pre-dinner swim near the Ocean County programs or tracking the Mary Engleside Hotel his family had days later, another fatal shark shark continues after Beach

OCEAN COUNTY – Looking for the nearest places to see fireworks? There are numerous Independence Day firework displays over the holiday weekend, as well as parades and other fun. Mark your calendar: July 2 to 4, Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson will hold its Fourth of July Weekend Celebration. Fireworks are scheduled for 10 p.m. every night.

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Lee as she pings offshore – is as popular as ever. But it’s been a century since what many see as the nation’s first deadly shark attack first gripped headlines, and that history is here on the Jersey Shore.

That was July 1, 1916, in Beach Haven, a Saturday before the Fourth of July holiday. The story, as detailed in several local

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He suddenly f lailed and screamed for help. Lifeguard and beachgoer jumped into the water, reportedly only five feet or so deep, to save Vansant. Pulled from the struggle, Vansant had lost the back of one thigh and had exposed bone and a huge gash in the other leg. He died 90 minutes later after losing so much blood,

attack left a sea captain dead offshore in Spring Lake. Less than a week later on July 12, Matawan Creek saw two more deaths from shark attack and one person seriously injured, less than an hour apart.

The four deaths and one critical injury sparked national headlines. Previously, shark sightings were captain’s tales, but with the

Haven held its Sharkfest Weekend June 17, with more events planned throughout the year.

Among them is a presentation by Dr. Richard Fernicola, author of 12 Days of Terror, a book that investigates the 1916 shark attacks. The presentation is at the New Jersey Maritime Museum’s annual fundraiser on September 10.

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a historic cataclysm” between the 2011 and the 2016 State of the Bay reports in the form of Superstorm Sandy, which was “almost unprecedented in its impacts to the bay and the human population along the Jersey Shore.”

The experts agree that the biggest problem facing Barnegat Bay is eutrophication due to high nutrient loading from what Hale called a “smoking gun” from a USGS/ Rutgers study.

The experts also agree that climate change and sea level rise could change the ecosystem in ways that are unknown and have yet to be addressed.

Eutrophication is not the only problem facing the bay: Peter Brant, EPA Region 2 Public Affairs Director for Estuaries and Lakes said that if citizens are not vigilant, an estimated one pound of plastic for every three pounds of fish would enter the waterways in the next decade.

Nearly all of the Barnegat Bay watershed is located in Ocean County except for the portion of southern Monmouth County within the Metedeconk River subwatershed, which discharges into the Barnegat Bay. According to panelist and Brick Township engineer Elissa Commins, 121,000 acres, or about one-third of the watershed has been altered by humans in the form of development in the watershed, which is having a detrimental effect on the bay.

Despite the percent of developed land increasing to a total 30 percent, preservation

of land has also occurred: the good news, is some 11,000 watershed acres have been protected over the past five years, she said.

At this point, Commins said that 95 to 98 percent of Brick Township is built out with very little land left for acquisition or development.

The Brick Township Engineer said the need is to further educate people on their use of fertilizer and the impact of development, and warned of “over-regulation.”

“We have to think about educating people; in general people don’t like to be over-regulated on things like fertilizer usage, and most community leaders don’t want to over-regulate the residents,” she said.

The best way to change human behavior is by educating individuals about the longterm effects of how their actions in their own backyards directly impact the bay, she said.

Changes Over Time While Ocean County was being developed in the 1950s, “things weren’t done the best way and there were practices you can’t do anymore,” such as digging up marshland to create lagoons, said panel moderator Mark Mauriello, President of Edgewood Properties.

“Climate change is happening, it’s real ‑‑ let’s not pretend it won’t get worse in the future. It’s difficult to manage areas that have been developed for 150 years like Ortley Beach and other vulnerable areas,” Mauriello said. “With sea level rise what should we be looking at? Things will happen in a catastrophic manner.”

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“We don’t know how fast or how high the sea level rise will happen,” she said.

Supervising Planner from Monmouth County Linda Brennan said that long-term, sustainable planning is key.

“Certain communities will have to retreat...and we have to make sure the re-use of those properties is done in consistence with what we know will happen with sea level rise,” she said.

Mauriello said he also believes that some communities will have to be vacated. “We don’t like to talk about retreat but it will be a fact of life,” he said.

Stormwater Authority?

President of Save Barnegat Bay Willie DeCamp asked panelist Dave McKeon, planning director for Ocean County, if he would support a countywide stormwater authority, or empower the Ocean County Utility Authority to become a stormwater authority.

McKeon said if that were set up there would have to be a funding source which would have to come through taxation.

“If we collect money from people, they want to see their money going in the right place. The next report is in five years from now. Let’s reevaluate where the money would go,” he said.

He said his main concern is that the money be targeted effectively. “We don’t just want people riding around in trucks,” McKeon said. “It’s a complicated subject. The future may lead in that direction,” he said.

Species Change Eutrophication has resulted in a change

of species assemblages in the bay, said Dr. Ryan Rebozo, Director of Conservation Science, Pinelands Preservation Alliance.

There has been a change in species from native to non-native from worms and gastropods to shellfish, fish and eelgrass.

According to Dr. Paul Bologna, Associate Professor of Biology at Montclair University, a decline in seagrass is a global issue.

Dr. Ken Able Director of Rutgers University Marine Field Station said that 150 years ago oysters were the dominant species in Barnegat Bay while today there are very few.

“They filter water and create a unique habitat,” Able said. “Now we have five to 10 years of data, and we can see that over 150 years the bay has changed radically.”

“What happens when the Oyster Creek Nuclear Plant goes offline?” Bologna asked.

“An enormous population has been sucked through the plant for years. Will species expand? It’s all unknown,” he said. “It’s a big area, we don’t know and we can’t predict.”

Barnegat Bay Policy Going forward, it is important to keep politics out of public policy decisions, said moderator Alan Steinberg, former EPA Region 2 Administer.

There are three components to policy making, he said: the law, which determines what you can and cannot do; how the policy impacts economic development; and how the policy impacts public opinion and interest groups.

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County Will Look to Expand Vocational School District

By Daniel Nee OCEAN COUNTY – As Ocean County officials review facilities across its 33 municipalities, the freeholders are becoming more interested in expanding the county Vocational-Technical school district.

Economic development has evolved into a primary focus for the Ocean County freeholder board, with more funding being dedicated to tourism and other industries which employ local residents, and elected officials want to see the county school district become a more integral part of that plan.

“The schools get a significant amount of state money, and I don’t want to lose that money,” said Freeholder Joseph Vicari, who floated the idea of expanding the district

at a recent work meeting of the freeholder board.

In the coming months, county officials will meet to discuss long term plans for county facilities – ranging from the schools, to the county airport, to projects at the court house and elsewhere – with an eye toward strategic planning, officials said.

“We have to prioritize projects – when will new Vo-Tech schools be built?” said Freeholder Director Jack Kelly. “We need to project our needs over the next decade, or so.”

The district currently runs a number of specialized schools that cater to career education. The schools serve high school students on a daily basis and also host continuing education for adults, includ-

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“We have that responsibility; the impact of not doing something is too great,” she said.

“I agree with that; it’s a challenge,” said Steinberg.

At the end of the conference, Dr. Hale said the time is right to address the problems facing Barnegat Bay. “We talk about our vision of what the coastal waterway should be...we need to think about what we want and how to get there,” he said.

To view the 79-page State of the Bay Report 2016, visit bbp.ocean.edu.

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grassroots citizens’ groups.

“Climate change is a problem for policy makers because the attitude is, any effective policy change has to be global. Greenhouse gases are diffused throughout the world so they say, ‘Why should we if China isn’t?’” said Steinberg.

Professor Christina Cavaliere from Stockton University said the US is in a position to be a leader.

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ing career training and certifications.

The district’s offerings include the elite MATES high school for students who want to specialize in marine biology studies, as well as a culinary institute, a performing arts academy and a law enforcement academy.

The district operates facilities in Brick, Jackson, Lakehurst, Toms River and Waretown, as well as at the restaurant at the Atlantis county golf course in Little Egg Harbor, where culinary students run the Cuisine on the Green restaurant.

Though no decisions have been made on what new programs to offer or where new facilities to build, Vicari said geography and population will be driving factors.

“The highest population is in the northern

part of the county – Toms River, Brick, Jackson – so those are the areas we’re going to look at,” he said.

Vicari, a former public school principal and superintendent, also said the officials involved in mapping out the future of the district will balance the population metrics with industries and careers in demand for students. State funding dedicated to specific areas of education may also come into play, he said.

“The state will probably pay a high percentage of whatever it turns out to be,” he said.

A county committee will ultimately study needs, funding and other factors, and submit a proposal to the freeholder board for consideration, Kelly said.

Motorcycle Run A Ride To Save Lives

FORKED RIVER – The first annual Riding To Save Lives motorcycle run is on July 17. The fee is $25 per rider, $15 for a passenger. The run is a 60–mile cruise through the New Jersey Pine Barrens.

For those that don’t ride, there is food and music at Latitudes on the River beginning at noon for an entrance fee of $25.

Registration for the ride is from 9 to

11 a.m. at the Rubberside Down Cycles, located at 1330 Route 70, Whiting. The ride will depart at 11 a.m. Bagels and coffee will be served during registration.

The after party will be held at Latitudes on the River, 361 E. Lacey Road.

Proceeds from this event will benefit The Pittie Project and Pitties and Pals Rescue.

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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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Editorial Celebrate Your Freedom This week Americans celebrate a holiday rooted not in seasonal tradition, not in religious ceremony, and not in recognition of persons or groups. This week Americans celebrate a day, an event, a happening that speaks to the core of what it means to be American. This week America celebrates its independence.

Before the Internet connected people across a globe; before aircraft made Earth’s expanse but a short journey by air; before the telephone provided a means to communicate over vast distances; before all of this there was the British Empire.

We were part of it. Then 13 loosely affiliated colonies, America was little more than a figurative island under the rule of King George III. But even then Americans were not a people content to live under the thumb of another, sitting idly by while decisions were made for them.

So it was that on July 4, 1776, after years of ever-mounting opposition to the King’s rule, America declared its independence.

More than any one thing, of greater import than any single ideal, was the belief that people should be free to dictate the direction of their

lives. This lies at the root of America’s founding.

“Governments are instituted among Men deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed,” the Founding Fathers wrote in our nation’s Declaration of Independence. “Whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.”

These principles are what we celebrate on July 4. Most of America’s citizens are descended from ancestors who arrived long after America told the world it was a nation that would be free, yet with each new wave of immigrants that spirit lives on. The notion of liberty, of freedom, of opportunity, of having power over one’s own life, these are the ideals that still draw people to America. These are the ideals Independence Day best represents.

Remember this as you watch the fireworks. Remember this and celebrate your freedom.

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Letters To The Editor We Need Real Action The Barnegat Bay Report that just came out is another alarm bell going off of the failure of the Christie Administration to take action on Barnegat Bay. The Barnegat Bay is enjoyed by thousands of people for recreation and tourism. It is actually one of the most endangered bays in the nation because it has experienced decades of nonpoint source pollution. However, what the report did not mention is what really needs to be done to protect the bay and clean it up.

The threats to the Barnegat Bay are immediate, and the failure to deal with land use has actually made it worse.

In the last 30 years, urban land use cover has increased from 22 to 32 percent. Once that percentage reached over 30 percent in the watershed it caused irreparable damage.

This shows the Governor’s 10-point plan was pointless because it didn’t address land use. The bay will never go back to its pristine state, but we still need to do things that can clean it up.

What the report doesn’t mention is that the town of Lakewood alone went from a population of 60,000 to over 100,000 in the past 15 years.

This could easily double to 225,000 in 2030.

The partnership says indicators such as nutrient loading from pollution are below average and are actually trending upward over the past two decades. This is not a surprise because the Christie Administration bottled up a 2013 report that showed we needed action to save the Bay, but the administration has failed to listen.

Bay beaches have contin-

ued to close and fail tests for bacteria, which has put public health at risk. However, the Barnegat Bay Partnership says closures have actually decreased. Less bacteria is only a factor of weather.

Last summer, we had a mild summer without a lot of rain, which leads to less stormwater entering the waterways.

Only 75 percent of shellfish have been approved conditionally to eat, but harvest has been down 80 percent because most of the shellfish beds are lost. What the report doesn’t even mention the impact of Oyster Creek and the governor’s failure to require cooling towers. This has continued the plant’s 45-year legacy of discharging millions of gallons of super-heated water into the Bay and killing thousands of fish each year.

The report also notes that the percentage of base flow has significantly declined in the northern streams, which is a result from over-pumping.

We are also losing hundreds of freshwater and Bayshore wetlands that help filter nonpoint source pollution.

Instead of strengthening protections for the Barnegat Bay, the governor is actually waiving environmental and rolling back regulations.

The changes being made to the Coastal Areas Facilities Review Act (CAFRA) will actually increase land use cover and allow parts of the bay to be paved over.

The Administration has also weakened the Flood Hazard and Water Quality Planning Rules, which will increase development in environmentally sensitive areas and add 18,000 acres of additional sewer service areas. This will allow about 400,000 more people to live in the Barnegat Bay Watershed.

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What we really need to help the bay is to actually enforce existing legislation to deal with land use, stormwater, impervious cover, as well as set limits on pollution. If we allow the bay to continue to die, we not only lose environmentally, but we will lose over $4 billion per year in tourism. We need policies and actions that will protect the bay now, not more photo-ops.

We may have to wait for the next governor to put in any real plans to save the bay.

Jeff Tittel Director of the New Jersey Sierra Club

Our Next President Here is an outline of what the country needs in our next president: We need a president who is honest with himself and the country, is caring and listens to the people the best he can.

We need a president who is bright, but doesn’t speak over the people’s heads; is tough, but fair. We need a president who understands the job, as well as the two-party system and how it works, so that he or she can do the job properly.

We need a president who understands all people, knows the meaning of compromise and is serious, but has a sense of humor. We need a commander-in-chief that has served time in the armed forces; a president of all the people, regardless of their party and doesn’t let personal ego get in the way of the job. We need a president that knows the importance of our allies and a show respect to them, and also knows the meaning of the Constitution, not how to work around it.

These are just a few things that the next president should possess. The question is, is there such a man or woman and do they want the job?

Herb Greenberg, Jr. Brick

Christie’s Funding Failures Gov. Chris Christie’s school funding proposal is a transparent attempt to deflect

attention from the abject failure of his education policies.

Having never once funded the state’s existing formula, he has no basis for assessing its effectiveness. New Jersey has a progressive school funding formula that acknowledges the need to invest the most resources in students who have the greatest needs. Christie has made a mockery of that formula and the values it represents since he took office.

Christie’s failure to fund that formula even once during his administration has done the most damage to students who are the most vulnerable.

His choice to favor charter schools has further disadvantaged the vast majority of students who attend district schools. The negative effect on students has been greatest in communities where charters have proliferated most widely, including many districts that would be devastated by the changes he is proposing. It is a blatant attempt to pit New Jersey residents against one another on an issue where we ought to be most united: ensuring a better future for all New Jersey children.

Christie’s proposal would result in a huge step backward to the days when poor families in economically challenged communities were left to fend for themselves. By sending equal dollar amounts per pupil to each district, regardless of need, his plan would subsidize those who have the most at the expense of those who have the least.

That is the opposite of fair; it’s despicable.

Under Christie’s administration, we’ve witnessed terrible neglect of communities struggling with poverty.

Childhood poverty has grown worse under the policies his administration has imposed.

It takes commitment, hard work and intensive investment to overcome the challenges that poverty creates for families and for children.

We will continue to do that work, even as Christie attempts to use his remaining time in office to drive New Jersey backward.

Wendell Steinhauer NJEA President

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Spotlight On Government NEW JERSEY – A round of federal funding should help the back bays of New Jersey, in areas such as Barnegat Bay where communities are threatened by repeated floods. U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker highlighted $10,954,000 in funding within the FY2017 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Act appropriations bill, which passed the Senate recently.

“Too many New Jersey families know firsthand the painful impacts of se-

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vere flooding and the toll it takes on entire communities,” said Sen. Menendez. “Whether it be Sandy, Irene, Floyd or the seasonal Nor’easter, our state is routinely in the path of severe storms that can destroy neighborhoods and wreak havoc on people’s lives.

This funding is vital to moving these communities closer to a long term flood mitigation solution that will protect residents and property. I am pleased that these important projects were prioritized in the President’s

FY17 Budget request and funded through the Energy and Water Appropriations bill.”

“For years, far too many communities across our state have been forced to endure the devastating impacts of f looding,” said Sen. Booker. “New Jersey families deserve to have the peace of mind that they are out of harm’s way and don’t have to live in constant fear of the next storm.

These federally f unded projects make an important investment in the safety and

well-being of New Jerseyans by helping to mitigate the impact of flooding and making us more resilient in the face of future storms.”

The $37.5 billion funding bill provides $6 billion for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers civil works programs that fall under f lood and storm damage reduction, navigation and ecosystem restoration activities, including the following critical Army Corps projects in New Jersey: New Jersey back bays, $575,000.

The funding will be used

to study the effects of tidal f looding in the bays and estuaries along the Jersey Shore impacted by Superstorm Sandy and other major coastal storms. The shorelines of most of the back bays are low elevation, developed with residential and commercial infrastructure and subject to tidal flooding during storms and exacerbated by historic sea level rise that will only increase the magnitude and frequency of the problem.

The study will evaluate flood reduction measures

in the densely populated portions of New Jersey back bays and mainland coastline areas bordering the bays and tidal tributaries, including private residences, commercial businesses, schools, infrastr ucture, roads and evacuation routes for coastal emergencies.

Potential solutions will involve making the atrisk areas more resilient to eliminate coastal storm damages and will take into account future environmental changes from climate change and sea level rise.

County Considers Consolidating Departments At New Location

OCEAN COUNTY – With an eye toward smart growth and future savings, Ocean County officials have been provided a comprehensive blueprint of what buildings county government may need to accommodate its workforce into the future.

“Buildings cost money and take a lot of time to construct,” said Ocean County Administrator Carl W. Block, who presented the study to the Board of Freeholders. “This study was done to help us accomplish several things as we look at our future needs and consider a possible plan of action.”

Ocean County government maintains about 135 buildings situated throughout the 620 square miles that make up the county. The study looks at consolidation of Superior Court functions, moving programs to better and more cost effective locations and creating a more efficient campus for government functions.

“This is all about smart growth, enhanced security in some areas like the courthouse, increasing efficiency and saving dollars,” said Freeholder Director John P. Kelly, director of Law and Public Safety.

“We provide numerous programs and services to our 600,000 residents and its imperative offices and locations all make sense

for accessibility and efficiencies.”

Freeholder John C. Bartlett Jr., who is liaison to the Ocean County Finance Department, said looking at the overall building needs of the county provided the entire Board with a better idea of the direction it may want to take in the future.

“It’s a very good idea to look at the whole picture now so that we can later prioritize based on our needs and affordability,” he said. “It’s a very smart thing to do.”

The plan presented during the June 8 pre-board meeting of the Board of Freeholders, provides a number of suggestions that would result in a domino effect by moving government functions to proposed new facilities opening up space in current buildings. It would also allow the county to not renew leases once they end, which would provide substantial cost savings.

Among the recommendations outlined in the facilities plan was the construction of the Ocean County Road Department Garage in the Ridgeway section of Manchester Township. The county has already received the approvals and permits for the project but delayed construction because of the downturn in the economy followed by Superstorm Sandy. The site in Man-

chester Township would provide a new space for the Ocean County Transportation Department currently located on Route 9 in Toms River and a warehouse that is now located on Chestnut Street also in Toms River.

“Moving transportation would provide more space, longer bays and a greater ease in maintaining buses and vehicles that are part of the county’s public transpor tation system,” said Freeholder Virginia E. Haines, who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Transpor tation Depar tment. “The new facility would also provide a more efficient way to service our buses and vehicles by the Vehicle Services staff.

“These suggestions are key to a better functioning county government and its related agencies,” Haines said.

In addition, by relocating the warehouse to the Manchester location, it would free up space to move the Ocean County Office of Emergency Management to the Chestnut Street location bringing it closer to other functions of the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department, like its 911 Operations Center. Emergency Management is currently located at the Ocean County Airport, Berkeley Township.

“It makes sense to place

similar functions together,” Kelly said. “Our current locations are choppy. We can plan smarter for the future.”

The plan also focused on the consolidation of courtroom space, which is currently spread around several sites in the downtown Toms River area including the Ocean County Courthouse at 118 Washington St., Toms River and the Ocean County Justice Complex at 120 Hooper Ave., Toms River.

“More than 100 employees have been added to the court system in Ocean County in the last 10 years,” Block said. “And, we anticipate those numbers will increase once bail reform is implemented in 2017.”

The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders, however, says the state of New Jersey should be footing the bill for new courtrooms and the expansion of court offices specifically related to bail reform.

“We need to maximize the utilization of the court space we have now,” said Ocean County Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari, liaison to the Department of Buildings and Grounds. “I think we need to take an even closer look at current use in the buildings that now house courtrooms and see what else can be done.

“If we have to provide new space to accommodate

state-mandated programs we are talking about spending a lot of money,” he said.

“That’s not a fair position to put our taxpayers in.”

The plan’s focus is to reduce the number of locations in the downtown complex used by the courts in order to reduce the need for security at those buildings.

“When we can move every court function into one building then we can have one entry and that allows us to reduce the manpower currently provided,” Kelly said. “This will provide for a more secure courthouse for both staff and the public and those officers can serve our residents in other functions.”

Ocean County Sheriff’s officers are tasked with providing security at each entry of a building that has court functions in it.

Currently there are about 10 entries secured by the officers.

Block noted construction of an addition for the courts, which would be linked to the justice complex, would be several years away even if work began now.

“From selecting an architect to final design it would be about two years before we broke ground on a new building,” he said.

Vicari suggested the Freeholders prioritize the recommendations of the study.

“Since this has been in the

works for several years and we have already secured the site and approvals, the priority should be the new garage, transportation center and warehouse on our site in Manchester Township,” Vicari said. “We are already looking for a new location and building replacement for the Ocean County Northern Resource Center in Lakewood so we can find a more convenient location for our constituents.

“It’s important we also review space for the Ocean County Board of Social Services,” said Freeholder Haines, who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Board of Social Services.

“With its lease at 1027 Hooper Ave. ending in 2022, we need to begin preparations now to determine what will be done in the future.”

Block noted Ocean County will receive federal reimbursement to partially offset the cost of a new building for social services.

Freeholder Bartlett emphasized the county will not build or plan anything that cannot be accommodated in the county’s annual budget or would have a negative effect on its debt service.

“We keep very tight controls over what we spend,” Bartlett said. “If it doesn’t fit within the budget we don’t do it.”

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BASS RIVER – The Bass River State Forest’s “Lectures at the Lake” series will kick off on July 2 at 8 p.m. with a free history program about the Civilian Conservation Corps camp that existed at the forest from 1933-1941.

Seasonal Historian Sean Kane will present “Life as an enrollee of a CCC Camp.” Kane will use information found in the forest’s files and archives to describe what life was like at Camp S-55 such as daily tasks and duties, what they ate and what they did for rest and relaxation.

The Civilian Conservation Corps was a federal program started by Franklin D. Roosevelt to help families during the Depression. The young men enlisted in these camps received $5 per month, while $25

went home to assist their families.

Even though Bass River State Forest was established in 1905, well before the CCC began, the CCC “boys” were involved in several projects that can still be seen and used at the forest today such as shelters, cabins, Lake Absegami, picnic pavilions, tree plantations and the seasonal Interpretive Center to name a few.

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Volunteer First Aid Squad Has Busy Month

OCEAN COUNTY – The Bayville Volunteer First Aid Squad in addition to serving Berkeley Township, has also assisted the squads of Lacey Township, Forked River and Ocean Gate residents.

Of the 135 calls answer by the volunteer Bayville First Aid Squad, there were: seven calls due to abdominal pain, 20 cardiac emergencies, 10 patients who were involved with motor vehicle accidents, two overdose patients, eight patients who were bleeding and required first aid, 14 calls due to patient falling and requiring medical treatment, 16 patients who had respiratory problems, 14 calls for unconscious or patients who had seizures and 44 patients that had numerous medical emergencies, some requiring transportation to local hospitals.

The squad also welcomed one new member who is now responding to the public’s needs. The squad still seeks new members as emergency medical technicians, drivers and ambulance attendances.

They are especially looking for daytime members; this is ideal for those individuals who are retired and looking to help the community.

The squad also welcomes any new members for the Squad Cadet program, meant for those 16 years to 18 years of age, and the Squad Auxiliary organization.

If interested in joining these groups, visit bayvillefas.org and fill out the application form.

Email the Bayville Volunteer First Aid Squad at bayvillefirstaidsquad@outlook.com with any questions.

Women’s Auxiliary To Hold Flea Market

SURF CITY – The Women’s Auxiliary of the Surf City Fire Company and EMS is holding an open air flea market on July 19 at the fire house, 713 Long Beach Blvd. Outside vendors will offer a variety of goods, from jewelry to fishing gear.

This event will also feature a chance raffle and silent auction. The raffle and auction includes donations from local businesses. Prizes will include gift baskets with assortments of items, gift cards to local restaurants, Chowderfest

event tickets, LBI Foundation’s Seashore House Tour tickets and work from local artists.

The fire house’s kitchen will be selling breakfast and lunch items, as well as baked good made by the ladies of the Auxiliary.

Proceeds from this event will go towards the Auxiliary’s donation to the fire company at the end of the year.

The Women’s Auxiliary is always looking for new members. Meetings are at the fire house on the second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m.

Southern Regional Physical Schedule

MANAHAWKIN – Southern Regional High School’s athletic physicals will be done in the 9/10 Nurse’s Office on July 12 for girls and August 2 for boys. On both days Impact testing will be provided by Southern Ocean Medical Center in the 9/10 library.

On both days, testing will be conducted as

follows: Tests will from 8 to 10 a.m. for seventh and eighth graders.

Tests will from 10 a.m. to noon for ninth and 10th graders.

Tests will from noon to 2 p.m. for 11th and 12th graders.

Live Pro Wrestling At Elks Lodge MANAHAWKIN – Feel the heat on July 23 with SWF Live Pro Wrestling at the Manahawkin Elks Lodge, 520 Hillard Ave. The meet and greet will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the live

wrestling will begin at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets start at $20. Call 201-539-3558 for tickets. This event is sponsored by Primetime Smoke Shop.

St. Stephen’s Wednesday Flea Market

WARETOWN – St. Stephen’s will hold flea markets on upcoming Wednesdays from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the church parking lot.

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LBIF To Host Fine Art Festival

LONG BEACH ISLAND – The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies is hosting its 28th Annual LBIF Fine Art Festival on July 23 and 24.

Under the directorship of Paragon Fine Arts Festivals, the LBIF Fine Art Festival will feature handmade original artwork from the talents of more than 80 local, regional and national artisans. Select from original works in painting, photography, sculpture, metalwork, digital art and mixed media. Discover pieces in jewelry, glass, ceramics, woodworking and much more. There will be a diversity of artistic styles within each art medium. Experience the

opportunity to meet the artisans creating the work, learning how they became artists and how specific pieces were made.

The 28th Annual LBIF Fine Art Festival will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on July 23 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 24.

Admission is a $5 donation to support Kids Art programs and parking is free.

The LBIF Fine Art Festival is directed by Paragon Fine Arts Festivals. Contact Bill Kinney, festival director, for more information or to arrange interviews with artists.

Call 941-487-8061 or e-mail Bill at admin@ paragonartfest.com.

Lacey Farmers’ Market Is Open 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 from now 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.

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Tuna Club Awards Scholarships To Seniors

–Photo courtesy Forked River Tuna Club Paul Lenzo, chairman of the Tuna Club, stands with this year’s recipients of the club’s scholarship program.

FORKED RIVER – The Forked River Tuna Club has been awarding scholarships to graduating seniors who are majoring in marine or environmental sciences in college for over 20 years.

The MATES Academy has been the club’s school of choice because of their high academic standards and they also accept at least one qualified student from every district in Ocean County.

This year, the club has awarded seven $1,000 scholarships to the following recipients: Nicolette Corrao, Stevens Institute of Technology; Kate Doherty, Stockton University; Lina Didzbalis, Rutgers School of Environmental Sciences; Devin Dragon, Stevens Institute of Technology; Kayla Johnston, University of Connecticut; Christopher Sayers, Cornell University and Danielle Tsougarakis, University of Pennsylvania.

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WARETOWN – The Township of Ocean Recreation is offering a four week golf camp designed for children ages 6 to 13.

The camp will be taught by the professional staff from Greenbriar Oceanaire Golf and Country Club.

The camp will meet every Tuesday in July at the Oceanaire golf course. August 2 would be a rain date. Session I is for 6 to 8 year olds and runs from 5 to 6 p.m., students should arrive by 4:45 p.m. Session II is for 9 to 13 year olds and

runs from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m., students should arrive by 6 p.m.

Each session is limited to the first 15 paid students. Pre-registration is required. All children will receive a t-shirt.

The camp is $75. Checks should be made payable to O.T. Recreation and mailed to Township of Ocean Recreation, 50 Railroad Ave., Waretown, NJ 08758 along with the registration form, which can be found at twpoceannj.gov/recreation.

“Shark Men” Star To Skype With Library Patrons

LONG BEACH ISLAND – The Ocean County Library will present “Skype with Ocearch!” at the Long Beach Island Branch, 217 S. Central Ave. in Surf City at 9:30 a.m. on July 8.

Chris Fischer, star of National Geographic Wild TV series “Shark Men” and founder of Ocearch, a marine life research group, will Skype live with attendees at the program.

Fischer will discuss his marine life research and projects such as Mary Lee, the shark he tagged in the ocean off the coast of New Jersey.

This all ages program is open to the public, but registration is required. To register call the Long Beach Island branch at 609-494-2480 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org

“Truck”erton Food Truck & Brew Fest

TUCKERTON – Tuckerton will become “Truck”erton on August 13 to 14 when 20 food trucks roll in to serve up food and fun. Visitors can enjoy live music with Billy Walton, Ayla Gentiletti, and Nectar and Ambrosia on August 13 and The Pickles, Diablo Sandwich and Gary Philips on August 14. The event will also feature vendors, family activities, decoy carving, boat building and a craft beer garden.

“Truck”erton will be held at the Tuckerton Seaport and Baymen’s Museum. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on August 13 and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on August 14.

The cost is $8. Members and children under 5 are free. Food and drink prices will be set by individual vendors.

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BlueClaws To Have “Biggest” Fireworks Display In Its History

LAKEWOOD – The post-game fireworks that follow the BlueClaws game on July 3 will not just be the biggest show of the year, but the biggest fireworks show in the history of FirstEnergy Park, the team announced.

The BlueClaws are responding to numerous fan requests for an enhanced show surrounding Independence Day and will have the biggest of the nearly 200 shows in team history after the 7:05 p.m. game on July 3.

The July 3 show is presented by Georgian Court University.

“Our fans have loved our fireworks shows for the last 15 years, but we did get several requests for an even bigger-than-normal show over Fourth of July weekend,” said BlueClaws General Manager Chris Tafrow. “We’re glad to listen and can’t wait for July 3.”

Last year, the BlueClaws were home on July 4 and welcomed a crowd of 8,317, the largest of the season. With the expected large crowd for one of the most anticipated games on the calendar, fans are encouraged to reserve their tickets in advance by calling 732-901-7000 option 2 or online at blueclaws.com.

The firework show will be played to a series of patriotic music.

The BlueClaws also has individual picnic tickets available for this game. Tickets come with an all-you-can-eat buffet (including hot dogs, hamburgers, BBQ chicken, pulled pork, mac-and-cheese and more), plus a seat in the picnic area. Typically, picnic tickets are only available for groups of at least 24. Tickets are $26.95 for adults and $18.95 for juniors. To order, call a BlueClaws representative at 732901-7000 option 3.

The game is on a Sunday, so kids eat free thanks to ShopRite and kids are able to run the bases after the game. Dogs are welcome to FirstEnergy Park each Sunday and adults can enjoy $2 Coronas until the end of the seventh inning.

July 3 is also a Kids Club MVP “Fireworks on the Field” Night, where members of the BlueClaws Kids Club, presented by Jenkinson’s Boardwalk and Applebee’s, can watch the fireworks on the field. Membership in the BlueClaws MVP Kids Club is just $25 and includes four ticket vouchers, a $25 gift card to Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park, a BlueClaws Lunch Bag, access to exclusive events and much more. For information or to sign up, call Patrick Prendergast at 732-901-7000 ext 171.

Ladies Catch Of The Day Fishing Tournament FORKED RIVER – The Women’s Club of the Forked River Tuna Club will host the 23nd Annual Ladies Catch of the Day Fishing Tournament on July 16 The tournament has some changes this year and the club invites ladies of all ages to come out for a day of fishing and fun. The proceeds benefit the Forked River Tuna Club Scholarship Fund.

The Women’s Division offers cash prizes for fluke. A special Mermaid Division for girls 12 and younger will award prizes for fluke and crabs. While men are permitted to operate a boat during the tournament, all aspects of fishing/crabbing must be done by registered lady anglers only.

A mandatory Angler’s Meeting will be held on July 15 at 7 p.m. at the Forked River Tuna Club, 18 Bay Ave.; refreshments will be available. All rules and regulations will be reviewed.

Tournament day begins at 7 a.m. and runs until 4 p.m. An awards picnic will be held on July 17 at noon at the Tuna Club. There is a special Early Entry cash prize drawing, so register before July 1 to qualify. There will be door prizes and giveaways. Tickets for a special drawing for a $1,000 Shop Rite gift card are on sale now and the winning ticket will be drawn at the Awards Picnic.

Registration forms as well as rules and regulations available at forkedrivertunaclub.com.

For more information, call 609-276-3687.

String Of Purls Meetings MANAHAWKIN – Join String of Purls, a knitting and crochet group, at the Stafford branch Library, 129 N. Main St. on July 2 and 16 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and July 7 and 14 from 1 to 3 p.m. The group aims to help teach members and to allow them to work

on their own projects in a group setting. Join this group to knit, crochet, embroider, crewel and needlepoint. For beginners, bring size 8, 9 or 10 knitting needles and light-colored 4 ply worsted yarn. To crochet, bring the same yarn and a size “G”, “H” or “I” crochet hook.

Tuna Club To Host Fluke Tournament FORKED RIVER – The Forked River Tuna Club presents the 59th Annual Fluke Tournament, August 13 to 20. The entry fee is $50, junior anglers fish free with an adult.

The captain’s meeting is August 12 at 7:30 p.m. The doors will open at 6 p.m. There will be door prizes, 50/50, Calcutta’s and food.

Awards will be given out on August 21 at 1 p.m.

Interested anglers can register online or at the captain’s meeting.

The Forked River Tuna Club Clubhouse is located at 18 Bay Ave. For more information, visit forkedrivertunaclub.com.

Holiday Beach Club Offers Space Sale WARETOWN – The Holiday Beach Club, located at the end of Lighthouse Drive and the Bay, is offering space to the public on the property to participate in the Waretown Community Wide

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TOMS RIVER – Mark Kotzas, president of the Charity Resale Shop in Toms River, designates the proceeds of the shop to be donated to a various small charity every month. Past recipients include Children’s Specialized Hospital and Tina’s House Ocean County Child Advocacy Center.

The March recipient was Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity. Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit housing ministry that brings people together to build homes, communities and hope in northern Ocean County. To date, the Northern Ocean County affiliate has completed 16 new homes, over 60 Hurricane Sandy critical home repairs and 116 exterior repairs through its ‘A Brush with Kindness’ program. For more information and to find out how to get involved, visit nohfh.com or call 732228-7962, ext. 109.

The April recipient was Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Ocean County. CASA started in 2006 and is an independent non-profit, which has served as a voice in the courtroom for abused and neglected foster children. They recruit and train concerned citizens to serve as CASA volunteers. By meeting with the child’s family members, doctors, teachers and foster parents, the CASA volunteer ensures that the judge in the family court system is aware of all the facts to make the best determination for the child’s future. For more information, visit casaofoceancounty.org.

Maureen Schutz of Charity Resale Shop and Mark Kotzas of the Kotzas Family Foundation, are proud to be working with these local foundations and look forward to continued relationships in the future.

Art Association To Hold Fundraiser MANAHAWKIN – There are still tickets left for the Pine Shores Art Association’s annual fundraiser. Tickets are $75 and come with the guarantee of coming home with a piece of art from the event. The association will also give away a beach cruising bike hand painted by the Pine Shores artists as a door prize.

Pine Shores will host a preview of this year’s paintings at the PSAA gallery at 94 Stafford Ave. on July 10, from 1 to 4 p.m. The gala

reception and drawing will be held at the Stafford Township Fire House at 133 Stafford Ave. on July 24 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Patrons wait for their tickets to be called so they can come up and claim their paintings from among the more than 50 donations by some of PSAA’s artists.

For more information, call Mary Walker-Baptiste 609-242-0799 or Pat Morgan 609-207-6809.

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BARNEGAT – The Island Singers Community Chorus is performing its spring concert, “What A Water-Ful World” on July 9 at 8 p.m. at the Long Beach Island Museum, Engleside and Beach Avenues, Beach Haven.

The Island Singers perform a holiday show every December and a spring concert every spring. The chorus selects a different musical theme for each season. This year’s spring concert features songs about water.

The program is a blend of popular Broadway tunes, familiar standards and several spirituals. It features well-known tunes like “April Showers,” “Sittin On The Dock Of The Bay,” “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Out Of My

and singing voice will take the audience on a musical journey.

“People love the show,” said Sands. “They really don’t expect what they’re going to be seeing. It really is like a musical. If you don’t feel the song, it won’t get across to the audience. And every song Frank Sinatra sang, he projected that feeling.”

Tickets are $40 and can be purchased at lbif. youractiveworld.com or by contacting Amy Carreno at 609-494-1241.

Community Health Services Offers Women’s Health Screenings OCEAN COUNTY – Community Medical Center’s Community Health Services, a RWJ Barnabas Health facility, through a grant provided by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, coordinates the New Jersey Cancer Education and Early Detection program in Ocean County. Currently, free clinical health screenings are available to uninsured women in Ocean County.

The program provides free clinical breast examinations, mammograms, cervical exams and pap smears to uninsured women between the ages of 40 and 64. To qualify for the pro-

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A clinic will be held at the Ocean County Health Department in Toms River, 175 Sunset Ave., on July 15 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Additional clinics will be held at the Family Planning Center in Manahawkin, 1173 Beacon Ave., on July 20, noon to 2:30 p.m. and at the Family Planning Center in Lakewood, 290 River Ave., on July 21 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

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July 3: The Lakewood BlueClaws is promising the largest fireworks in its history after the July 3 game, which starts at 7:05 p.m. For tickets or more information, visit blueclaws.com.

July 3, Lacey Township will have a fireworks display at the Lacey Township High School. The fireworks will begin at dusk.

July 3, The Lavallette Independence Day Extravaganza Fireworks and Concert will be held at the gazebo starting at 8 p.m. on July 3. Fireworks go off at 9 p.m. The rain date is July 10. Visit lavallette.org for more information. July 3, Lakehurst will have a fireworks display at Lake Horicon from 9 to 10 p.m.

July 3, Lakewood’s Independence Day Celebration will have fireworks at 9:15 p.m. on July 3 over Lake Carasaljo. For more information, visit lakewoodnj.gov.

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are the smells.

“Things are f lying off in,” he said.

“There are animals going in, there’s a hole in gable where birds are going in.

I’ve taken the patio set off my patio because of the smell and the mosquitoes.”

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at dusk on Lake Horicon on July 3. Visit lakehurstnj.org for more information.

July 4, South Toms River is having an Independence Day Celebration with activities for kids at Mathis Veterans Memorial Park from 9 to 11 a.m.

July 4, Seaside Park is hosting a bike parade from 9 to 11 a.m. starting at 5th Street Pier.

July 4, Plumsted Township will have parade beginning at 10 a.m.

July 4, Tuckerton will have a parade starting at 10 a.m. from the Tuckerton Elementary.

July 4, Ocean Gate will have a parade beginning at 10 a.m. on Ocean Gate Avenue.

The parade will end at Wildwood Avenue, where there will be games and entertainment for kids.

July 4, Lakehurst will have an Independence Day Celebration, starting with a parade down Union Avenue at 11 a.m. The rain date for the fireworks display is July 9.

July 4, Mantoloking will have a parade on

Downer Avenue starting at noon.

July 4, Barnegat Light will have a parade at 6:30 p.m. that starts at West 11th Street.

The Liberty band concert will follow the parade at the bay dock area between 7th Street and Bayview Avenue.

July 4, Barnegat Township is holding a free dock concert and fireworks display on July 4. The band, ReUnited, will play 50s and 60s style music beginning at 7 p.m. More information can be found at barnegat.net.

July 4, Jenkinson’s Boardwalk in Point Pleasant Beach will host a fireworks show for at dark on July 4. Visit more information.

July 4, Beach Haven will have fireworks at dusk on July 4 at Bay Village. Visit bayvillagelbi.com for more information.

July 4, the annual fireworks over the Toms River will take place with Beachwood will have a fireworks display at the Beachwood beach along the riverfront beginning at 9 p.m. Fireworks can be seen from Toms

River, Beachwood, South Toms River and elsewhere.

July 4, Pine Beach will have a parade and field games to celebrate Pine Beach Yacht Club’s 100th Anniversary with the theme “Sails in the Wind.” The parade starts at 9 a.m. in front of the firehouse on Prospect Avenue and ends up at Vista Park. There will be foot races, ladies balloon blowing, men’s tug of war and sack races during the morning’s activities.

July 4, Seaside Heights will have a fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. on the oceanfront. These fireworks will be viewable off the boardwalk.

July 4, Tuckerton’s celebration starts with a parade at 10 a.m. on July 4 at Tuckerton Elementary School. Evening events will be at Tuckerton Seaport. Fireworks will go off at dusk at Tip Seaman Park.

Visit tuckertonborough.com for more information.

July 9, Plumsted Township will have fireworks at the New Egypt High School beginning at dusk.

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“If the council authorizes it, we can go to court and require the bank … for health and safety reasons to abate all of

these issues,” said Township Attorney Jerry Dasti. “We have the right to go to superior court and have the judge enter an order to clean it up.”

The home, according to county property records, has multiple creditors, including multiple banks and investors who purchased tax liens on the property.

Mayor John Spodofora said he would hold a meeting with Township Administrator James Moran on the property to

see if it can be reviewed again so action could be taken.

“I know it’s not the only abandoned property in town, but it’s total neglect,” said Napoli. “It’s been nine years. If you can produce thousands of mosquitoes in a tire, can you imagine what comes out of that? I know the municipalities are bound by certain ordinance, rules and laws. But I think, at this point, you concur with me.”

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Depression And Bipolar Support Alliance To Host Upcoming Events

OCEAN COUNTY – The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) is hosting numerous events open to the public.

The Tenth Annual DBSANJ Conference is on August 6. The conference will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Princeton University Medical Center at Plainsboro, One Plainsboro Road. The conference provides a day of educational and thought-provoking presentations. Doors will open at 8 a.m. for a continental breakfast. Lunch will also be served at the conference.

To register, visit dbsanewjersey.org/ conference, send an email to info@dbsanewjersey.org or call 888-829-2483. Upon registration, attendees should mention either the Colts Neck or Ocean County (the Jackson, Toms River or Stafford group) chapter as the one they are associated with.

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Picnic is on August 27, with a rain date to be announced. Details about the venue and requirements will be provided. The venue has yet to be decided on, the options are between Huber Woods Park and Holmdel Park.

The First Annual DBSA Ocean County Picnic will be in Ocean County. The specific date and venue are to be determined.

A community event sponsored by DBSA Ocean County will be a cooperative event open to the public held by the three groups that comprise this chapter: Jackson, Toms River and Stafford. More information to come.

The Collaborative Support Service of New Jersey (CSP-NJ) has invited DBSA to its Annual Fall Festival on September 22. This event takes place at the Trenton Thunder Stadium. More details are to be determined.

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For example, a classic reaction is a severe sunburn, but also possible are brown splotches in your skin, redness, pain and tenderness, an actual bumpy rash, hives and any inflammation. Photosensitivity reactions may cause permanent skin damage, while others are reversible in a few days, it is very individual.

Finally, just because you do not have a problem with medication now, doesn’t guarantee smooth sailing every time you take it. There are hundreds of offenders, and again my list does not mean you’ll have a reaction at all, it just means the possibility exists. Here goes: Antibiotics: Sulfamethoxazole, tetracycline, doxycycline, ciprofloxacin and the UTI drug nitrofurantoin.

Psychoactive medications: Amitriptyline, imipramine and other Tri-cyclic antidepressants. Also, sertraline (Zoloft), venlafaxine (Effexor), mirtazapine (Remeron) and alprazolam (Xanax). The blockbuster Aripiprazole (Abilify) is another psyche med that has been associated with skin eruptions

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Accutane and Retin A: These are used to improve skin, so it’s ironic it can have a photosensitivity reaction, but they’re biggies.

Allergy meds and antihistamines: Cetirizine, diphenhydramine, loratadine and other blockbusters.

Blood pressure medications: Enalapril and amlodipine can sometimes cause “Subacute Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus” a painful skin eruption.

Diabetic drugs: Glipizide, glyburide, tolbutamide, glimepiride and others. Metformin does not usually cause any problem.

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By Bob Vosseller and Catherine Galioto OCEAN COUNTY – Theater is a community, but it is one that brings the joy of its performances in the emotion and music to the masses. For years, Faith Kline helped to not only bring that art to life as the longtime music director for the plays of Toms River High School South, but she also inspired so many of the students she worked with.

Kline was remembered in a special event May 21 at First Presbyterian Church, and at the spring Encore! event that showcases the thespian accomplishments of that year’s productions in the Toms River Regional School System.

Kline, 77, passed away March 24, about a week after the High School South Indians had their production for “The Drowsy Chaperone.”

South Toms River High School English teacher Kristine Perry, who serves as director of school musicals and thespian co-advisor remembered Kline with fondness.

“I have known Faith for nearly 30 years when she was giving voice lessons in Island Heights to many of my high school friends. She quickly became my voice teacher and from there, my friend, godmother to one of my daughters, vocal and piano instructor to my daughters, my musical director at South for countless musicals, cabarets and vocal events,” Perry said.

Kline worked in countless theater and music efforts locally, whether through teaching, through the high schools, or at Ocean County College, and in each place she was a fixture.

“I often would refer to her as my guardian angel,” Perry said. “She was a very special person who touched the lives of so many students and adults throughout the community. Her death has been devastating for me personally and the students at South are heartbroken over it.”

“She gave tremendously of her time and gift of music to our productions,” Perry said. “Faith is a member of the musical community and has been for many years.”

Though Kline was not a teacher in Toms River at the time of her death, she was a public school music teacher years ago, according to Perry. Kline had also worked in New Jersey and California.

After Kline retired in 2001, she helped Perry by being a vocal director for the South’s musicals.

Perry said that Kline’s community work included various churches in Forked River, Toms River and Brick where she generously volunteered enormous amounts of time, often filling in as the minister of music when needed, working with both children’s and adult choirs.

Toms River High School South senior Matt Sycle is among the many music students impacted

by Kline. The senior performed at the Encore program held at Toms River High School North which featured scenes from musicals performed at High School North, High School South and High School East along with each intermediate school.

It was decided that as a more fitting tribute to their late teacher, Sycle would perform a monologue as part of the musical “Drowsey Chaperone.”

Sycle said he was honored to take part in the program and described Kline as “a ball of sunshine. She was always energetic and happy. I met her in my freshman year and she also taught me during my sophomore and senior years,” he said.

Her efforts went beyond the work in the high school, as Kline also shared her musical skills at church.

“She put her heart into teaching and music. She also played organist for two churches and gave private lessons. She was always working,” Sycle said.

She was an organist for such churches and Pinelands Reformed Church in Toms River and Forked River Presbyterian.

Kline truly cared, he said. One special touch

that Kline provided that Sycle said he will always cherish was “that after every production ended she would always sent all of us involved a private card of congratulations. It meant a lot to us and made it personal.”

According to her obituary, the impact Kline had on students was personal, but also impacted their careers tremendously, as many of her students went on to college and then found their own success in musical fields including Broadway.

Possessing a solo soprano voice herself, she sang both here and abroad including London, England in such works as Handel’s Messiah.

She served for many years as the Music Director of “Three Story Players Theatre Company” at Ocean County College, all while serving as Music Director for the Toms River High School South’s musical productions since 2001.

The cast of her last production, “The Drowsy Chaperone” at South, was a 49 student cast and full orchestra.

This year, Toms River Councilman Brian Kubiel asked all the staff and students from all three high schools’ theater productions attend a council meeting and accept a proclamation of thanks from the council for their efforts in bringing the plays to life.

Perry, speaking at the meeting alongside her students, shared comments on Kline and what this year’s production meant.

“The musicals in Toms River are so special and we have such support from the community,” Perry said. “The students embraced the show and they did such a tremendous job.”

She explained the plot of “The Drowsy Chaperone” is set in the 1920s and now: “It is really a play within a play,” she said. “It is a love letter to musical theater.”

That made this year more poignant. “I have to say it was a very special experience this year.

Tragically, we lost our music director in an accident a week after the show. I’m sorry she can’t be here with me to share this nice honor. But I appreciate it, thank you very much.”

The May 21 event at First Presbyterian in Toms River was a celebration of Kline’s life, where many of her students and colleagues came to perform and sing in her honor. Messages and remembrances were shared in the special event.

Kline requested money donations be made to benefit her favorite animal shelters as well as the music program at Toms River High School South “with the ultimate goal of replacing the Performance Piano at the High School in her honor,” read her obituary.

Donations can be sent to Kristine Perry (Theater Arts Director at the High School) 114 Brick Avenue Lanoka Harbor, New Jersey 08734, with checks made to Kristine Perry with a notation in the memo area if you have a specific request.

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It will be the first funeral home in the State of New Jersey to include the

concept to house a banquet facility that will permit repasses to take place at the same location as the funeral home.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Ocean County To Hold Annual Casino Night

OCEAN COUNTY - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ocean County will hold its Annual Casino Night on July 22, from 6 to 11 p.m. at Eagle Ridge Golf Club at 2 Augusta Boulevard, Lakewood.

Cocktail hour is from 6 to 7 p.m. and 7 to 11 p.m. will be gaming and prize drawing.

Guests enjoy blackjack, craps, roulette and

poker. There will also be a 50/50 raffle and gift auction.

Tickets are $75 and includes $100 in playing chips, buffet dinner, beverages, coffee, dessert and cash bar. Visit bbbsoc.org to buy tickets.

For more information, call 732-5053400.

Personal Trainer To Offer Fitness Tips At Library BARNEGAT – The Ocean County Library will offer “Fitness and Weight Loss: Creating A Healthy Lifestyle” at the Barnegat branch, 112 Burr St. at 7 p.m. on July 12.

Certified personal trainer Peter J. Spaziano will explain how to become physically

fit through positive lifestyle changes. Spaziano will also discuss how to lose weight while gaining strength and develop a workout to add muscle.

This free adult program is open to the public, but registration is required. To register, call the Barnegat branch at 609-698-3331

Knights of Columbus Offers Charity Trips

MANAHAWKIN – The Knights of Columbus Annunciation Council 3826 is hosting the following trips: December 7 – Visit the American Music Theater for the “Winter Wonderland” Christmas Show. Fee is $11 per person, which includes transportation, buffet lunch at Shady Maple Restau-

rant, show ticket, tax and gratuities.

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Name: __________________________________ Age: _____ Phone Number:_________________________

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Real Estate Rental Or Sale – 55+ Community Homestead Run – New 2 BR, 1 Ba, off-Street parking, clubhouse and pool. homesteadrun.com.

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(28) For Sale - Unit 1N Cedar Glen West. Remodeled inside. New windows and front door, stormdoor. Negotiable. 314-562-5362.

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Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot.

5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) Guns Wanted - Old or new pistols, rifles, shotguns, ammunition. Licensed collectors, state legal transfers. Cash paid. Call Jeff. 609-713-0637. (t/n)

Room For Rent Position Wanted

Room For Rent - Bricktown large room in quiet house, no pets. $625. 848-221-7954.

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For Rent

Bayville Private Boat Dock – Why pay more? $950. June through September. 908-910-6802.

(30) Commecial Lease - Brick - 231 Brick Blvd., Unit #2. Commercial store rental 1022SF - $18 per sq. ft. Plus CAM charges with a triple net lease. Has exposure on main highway. Gloria Nilson & Co., Real Estate 732-946-3200, ext. 181 or 732-841-4433, cell.

(28) Townhouse For Rent – Three bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths. Saratoga section of Toms River. $1,650 per month plus utilities. 1 1/2 month security.

Available July 1. Call 732-2701750 after 6 p.m.

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For Sale RV 5th Wheel – x2002 Carriage.

Approx. 30 ft. 3 slides. Sleeps approx.

5. Nice. Call 732-349-8973.

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Moving Sale Moving – All furniture and household items, dining room from brielle furniture, grandfather clock, etc.

Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lakewood. 4 Bay Hill Road, Horizons, off Joe Parker.

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Items For Sale Porter Cable – 5500 watt 120/240 generator. Excellent condition, $400.

Paint sprayer, new, $125. 18” paint roller kit, $25. 732-674-6589.

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

Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) Used Guns Wanted - All types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n)

Receptionist/Medical Assistant – For medical office. P/T. Call 732-323-3051.

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Help Wanted 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) Part Time Custodian – Cleaning, light maintenance and table setups. 20-25 hours per week. Contact 732-244-8686, Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

(28) Driver – Part Time – Point Pleasant area. 3 days/week. Monday-Wednesday-Friday. 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Hours negotiable upon availability. NJ Driver’s License and clean driving record required.

Fax resume to 732 658-6642 or call 732 658-6636, ext. 208.

(28) 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. (31) 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) Helper Wanted; Full-time – Monday through Friday. $10-13/hour; fire alarm and security company. Must physically be able to work long days, carry and move ladders and equipment, work in small spaces and on building roofs. Background checks are performed. Benefits after 90 days. Call Tara 732-240-7007. (28)

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C lassifieds Help Wanted

PT/Weekend 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. PT and weekend positions on 7-3 and 3-11shifts. All shifts require E/O weekend. View current openings a thepinesatwhiting.org.

Competitive rates. Apply in person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (31) 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) 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. Apply in person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (31) Micromedia Publications, Inc. has an immediate opening for a talented, highly motivated professional to join our sales team. Our ideal candidate will have prior success, calling on small to medium businesses, professional firms and retailers. This outside sales position requires strong closing skills and willingness to prospect. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required. If you have strong communication and organizational skills and are a self-starter, we want to hear from you! The job entails selling newspaper and website advertising. Resumes may be emailed to jallentoff@micromediapubs.com.

Micromedia Publications offers a competitive base salary with monthly commission potential, medical benefits and paid vacation.

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) Single Storm Doors – You supply, I install. $85 and up. 732-580-9120.

Lic #13VH08645300.

(36) ATCO painting - Quality work.

Prompt service. Call for mree estimate. Licesbse #13VH04548900.

609-661-1657. 609-276-9213. (27) Polish Lady - Mature. Will do light housekeeping, cooking, shopping, doctors, companionship, etc. Very reliable. Call Ava 732-581-4726. (27) Roofing Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows, gutters. Repairs and discounted new installations. Prompt service.

Insured. NJ license #13HV01888400.

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

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Services

PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Celebrating almost five decades of service. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. See all our anniversary and monthly specials. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732-500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Heins Construction Co. – Residing, re-roofing, decks, rail systems, replacement windows and doors, interior, exterior, remodeling, custom trim work. We Do It All. Call Paul 732-604-5850.

(31) 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

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.

(31) 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) Rosemount Cleanouts – NJDEP licensed haulers. We remove all trash. From small pick-ups to Estate cleanouts. We also do construction site cleanup and demo. 732-5230244. NJ Lic 326795.

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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.

(31) 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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STAFFORD LIBRARY EVENTS

TUCKERTON LIBRARY EVENTS

The library is located at 129 N. Main Street in Manahawkin. These programs are free and open to the public. Please register online at theoceancountylibrary.org or by calling 609-597-3381.

The library is located at 380 Bay Ave in Tuckerton. These programs are free and open to the public. Please register online at theoceancountylibrary.org or by calling 609-296-1470.

July 5, 10 a.m.: Windows 10 Basics – Introduction to Windows 10. Students should bring their own device.

July 6, noon to 1 p.m.: Smoothie Wars – Compete in a creative challenge using a blender to mix several ingredients to discover new and healthy flavors.

July 6, 1:30 to 3 p.m.: Paint Is Great – Drop in to make something fun.

July 7, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Lego Builders Club – The library supplies the bricks, the children bring the ideas. For ages 5 and up.

July 8, 10 a.m. to noon: Mega Minecraft Morning – Crafts, activities and Minecraft. For ages 9 to 14.

July 9, 1 p.m.: Layla the Malamute – Stop in and read to Layla. All ages welcome.

July 9, 2 to 4 p.m.: Feature Film – “The Finest Hours.” The Coast Guard makes a daring rescue attempt off the coast of Cape Cod after a pair of oil tankers are destroyed during a blizzard in 1952. PG13.Run time is 117 minutes.

July 11 and 25, 1:30 to 4 p.m.: RCE Ocean County Master Gardeners Help – The Master Gardener team will be available to answer any questions. Bring in dying or diseased cuttings for diagnosis and remedies.

July 11, 7 p.m.: Minute 2 Win It – Fun and challenging party games. Activities are geared for ages 8 and up.

July 12, 10 a.m.: eBay Basics – Want to learn eBay Basics? Introduction to eBay. July 12, 1 to 2 p.m.: “The All-Girl Filling Station’s Last Reunion” by Fannie Flagg – Everyone is welcome to join the discussion. Come to the circulation desk to pick up the book.

July 13, 6 or 7 p.m.: Tween Minecraft Club – Play Minecraft and talk about the game with other players. Register for only one session. For ages 9 to 14.

July 14, 11 a.m.: Adventure Guild – Pick a character and play through a life-size adventure.

July 14, 4 p.m.: Healthy Summer Snacks – Make some healthy cold treats with ShopRite’s registered dietician Jennifer Klein. For ages 4 to 9 with an adult.

July 14, 7 p.m.: DVD Discussion Group

July 9, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Make Me Loud Drop-In – Make some music, make some noise. Try out all of our instruments and see if the participants can even create their ow n unique sounds. For ages 6 and up.

July 12, 2 p.m.: Making Tracks Part I – In part 1 of this 2 part program, participants will make a plaster cast of the footprints left by local animals in New Jersey. Presented by Wild Jersey. Must register for both parts of the program.

For ages 8 and up.

July 13, 2 p.m.: Interactive Food Web Game – Ever wonder how the food chain actually works? Join in an interactive game to see where animals get their food and how it relates to our own food pyramid. Sponsored by Jakes Branch County Park. For all ages.

July 15, 2 p.m.: Making Tracks Part II – In part 2 of this program, participants will paint their plaster cast from part 1 while learning about the different animals movements. Presented by Wild Jersey. Must have attended part 1 on July 12 to participate. For ages 8 and up.

July 16, 10:30 a.m.: Magician Chad Juros – Be dazzled by the magic of Chad Juros. Sponsored by OCL YSP. For all ages.

July 18, 7 p.m.: The Fabulous Fifties – Celebrate this fun decade with songs, skits and a ‘50s trivia game.

– “Force Majeure.” A man’s selfish reaction to the danger posed by an avalanche causes cracks in his marriage and relationships with his children. Come to the Stafford circulation desk to pick up the DVD. Each month’s title is available by the first of the month. R. July 15, 10:30 a.m.: Music and Movement – With Joan Seele-Goold. For ages 1 to 5. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Stafford Library.

July 18, 10:30 a.m.: “Preschoolympics” – Fun group games for children ages 3 to 5 with an adult.

July 19, 2:30 a.m.: Beginning Pinterest – Learn Pinterest basics.

July 20, 10:30 am: True Colors for Teens – Discover personality types and how it affects the way people interact with others.

July 20, 1:30 p.m.: Cattus Island Presents: Live Animal Talk – Join a naturalist from Cattus Island County Park as they dispel the myths and fears of reptiles.

They will be bringing live snakes and turtles. For ages 5 to 10 with an adult.

July 21, 2:30 p.m.: Learn to Juggle – Learn the basics of juggling. For ages 7 and up. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Stafford Library.

July 22, 10:30 a.m.: Sing and Sign – Learn some basic sign language. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Stafford Library. For ages 3 to 6 with an adult.

July 23, 2 to 3:30 p.m.: Family Movie – “Zootopia.” In a city of anthropomorphic animals, a rookie bunny cop and a cynical con artist fox must work together to uncover a conspiracy. PG. Run time is 108 minutes.

July 25, 6:30 p.m.: Tween Maker Night: Make Me Show Off – Explore the art of photography using a green screen and computer technology. Go anywhere in the world without leaving the library. This program is sponsored by the Curiosity Creates Grant from the American Library Association. For ages 9 to 14.

July 25, 7 p.m.: Jungle Gym Jam – Fun family show with a performance of musicians, puppets and percussion.

Show off hula hooping skills and dance in American Bandstand. Meet Lucy and Marilyn. Cast in full 50s outfits with 50s stage set. LT Productions Co. Sponsored by the Tuckerton Library Association.

July 20, 2 p.m.: Fit 4 Kids Puppet Show with Hopper Hoops – Jump in for some music, magic and fun with Super Hero Muscle Man Mike and his puppet Hopper Hoops. Sponsored by OCL YSP. For ages 2 and up with caregiver.

July 23, 10:30 a.m. to noon: LEGOS Marathon – Build with Legos Marathon, share creations with family and friends. For ages 5 and up.

July 25, 6 p.m.: Free PG-13 Movie – An all-star comedy set during the latter years of Hollywood’s Golden Age, this movie follows a single day in the life of a studio fixer who is presented with plenty of problems to fix. 106 min. See the printed Ocean County Library Brochure, the Tuckerton branch’s printed calendar, or call 609-296-1470 for more information on the movie selection.

July 29, 2 to 4 p.m.: Adult Coloring and Coffee – Wonder what all the rage is about with the therapeutic value of coloring? Stop in, relax and color with others while enjoying coffee and light refreshments. Coloring pencils and pages are provided, participants may bring their own.

Recreation’s Summer Camp Registration WARETOWN – The Summer Camp is for children who will be entering Kindergarten through sixth grade in September. The camp will be held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays only, from 9 a.m. to noon starting in July.

Individual days can be purchased at $10 a day, or pay for an entire week at a time.

Week one, July 5 to 7, costs $20. Weeks Two through six, July 12 to August 11, are $30 each. Early drop-off at 8 a.m. is an additional $10 per week.

For registering a second child, there is a 20 percent reduction in the cost. Each additional child after that is eligible for a

25 percent reduction.

The camp director is Martha Groh, P.E., a Waretown Elementary School teacher.

Make check payable to the Township of Ocean Recreation. Find the registration form at twpoceannj.gov/recreation. Mail both check and form to: Township of Ocean c/o Summer Recreation, 50 Railroad Ave., Waretown, NJ 08758.

Special event Wednesday’s include: Bob Kelly, Philadelphia Flyers, Jenkinson’s Aquarium, Penguin Pointers, Outrageous Reptile and No Bones About It, ice cream and pizza parties, water day and more.

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Fun & Games

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Across 1 Atkins no-no 5 “__ bad idea” 9 Brothers Grimm creature 14 Old apple spray 15 Pinnacle 16 Painful turning point?

17 Elizabeth of “Lone Star” 18 Nothing 19 Experimental blast 20 Russian composer and piano virtuoso 23 Related compounds 24 Gap 28 Italian roads 29 Café breakfast order 31 Birdbrain 33 Arrived just in time for 34 Reservoir creator 37 TV fantasy about three magical sisters

40 Delivery person?

41 Some Persians 43 Absolute ruler 45 Den piece 48 Arrival announcement 52 Deduce 53 Manned the helm 54 Annual sports event that begins with Selection Sunday on 3/15 ... or, cryptically, a hint to the scrambled word found at the starts of 20-, 29-, 37- and 45-Across 57 Provide a spread for 60 Script “Q” feature 61 In the past 62 Scenic route, perhaps 63 Curvature 64 Stax Records genre 65 Sleep soundly?

66 Milk sources for some Tibetan cheese 67 Milk sources for some Greek cheese

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3 Venom 4 Hindu priest 5 Childhood home of Jesus 6 Makes the first move 7 Actress Hatcher 8 Nerve cell transmitter 9 Story you might find on MuggleNet.com, briefly 10 Myrmecologist’s subject 11 ‘50s political nickname 12 Jekyll creator’s monogram 13 However 21 Doc 22 Resistance unit 25 Lions, Tigers or Bears 26 Fancy coif 27 Come off as 29 Personnel employee 30 Dough dispensers,

for short 32 Dry riverbed 34 Pull with effort 35 Special something 36 Co. runners 38 Dorothy Parker’s “Excuse my dust” and others 39 Like the Taj Mahal 42 Bagel topping 44 Precisely, after “on” 46 Town crier’s cry 47 JFK info 49 Prior to today, poetically 50 Save 51 Fords that never got going 53 Usually stained work garb 55 French Open surface 56 Bat mitzvah dance 57 “The Big Bang Theory” network 58 Author Rand 59 Seesaw need

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Health Department Summer Safety Tips

OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County Freeholder Deputy Director Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health, said, “We all want to keep our children safe and secure and certainly want to help them live to their full potential. Although there is much literature on falls for older adults, falls are the leading cause of non-fatal injuries for all children ages 0 to 19. Each day, approximately 8,000 children are treated in emergency departments in the United States for fall-related injuries. We know that many of these injuries can be avoided.”

Daniel Regenye, Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) public health coordinator, points out some very important key prevention tips: Play safely – Falls on the playground are a common cause of injury. Make sure that

the surfaces under playground equipment are safe, soft and consist of appropriate materials (such as wood chips or sand, not dirt or grass). The surface material should be an appropriate depth and well-maintained. If the play area uses wood chips as its surface, make sure to check children and for ticks.

Make the home safer – Use home safety devices such as guards on windows that

are above ground level, stair gates and guard rails. These devices can help keep a busy, active child from taking a dangerous tumble.

Keep sports safe – Make sure children wear protective gear during sports and recreation.

Supervision is key – Supervise young children at all times around fall hazards,

such as stairs and playground equipment, whether at home or out to play.

Regenye said, “As parents, we always need to be aware of safety dangers that may affect our children.” The Ocean County Health Department’s website offers safety tips at ochd.org. Follow the Health Department on Twitter@OCpublichealth and on Facebook.

Library System Expands Digital Resources With Hoopla OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Library will have thousands of movies, albums and audiobooks available via computer and mobile device through the digital service hoopla. Public access began June 13.

Library customers may instantly borrow eight items per month via stream and download.

Customers can set up an account via the hoopla website or mobile app for iOS and Android. The only requirement is a valid Ocean County Library card.

Contact your local Ocean County Library branch for resources and more information.

Clubhouse Flea Market & Craft Fair

BARNEGAT – The Manufactured Home Owners Association of Brighton at Barnegat, Route 72 West, is sponsoring the Clubhouse Flea Market and Craft Fair on July 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine.

There will also be snacks, lunch, beverages and a bake sale. Tables are $10 for members and $15 for non-members.

Contact Marlene Lazaro at 609-6609452 for more information and to reserve a table.

Library To Close For Holiday

OCEAN COUNTY – All branches of the Ocean County Library will be closed on July 4 for Independence Day. They will reopen on July 5.

The library encourages residents to use the library’s online resources including databases, ebooks, emagazines, and online classes that are available 24-7 through its website theoceancountylibrary.org.

For more information, contact Ocean County Library at its website or by telephone at 732-349-6200.

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Professional Profile

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Garden State Hearing And Balance Center

com m it ment to pa- Kirsh said. tients, coupled with Hearing loss, unfortunately, technology and value often goes untreated since it is have set Garden State Hearing not painful and often not a pri& Balance Center apart for ority for patients. But for the years, with recent investments 40 million people who suffer making the treatment of hear- from it, Dr. Kirsh explains, ing loss and similar conditions it is important that they seek more manageable than ever. diagnosis and t reatment to T he pr act ice, wh ich ha s improve their life and ensure offices in Toms River, Mana- good health. hawkin and Whiting, was the “Over the last few years, first in the United States to there have been a lot of studbe Audigy-Certified, a testa- ies that show a relationship ment to its adherence to the bet ween u nt reated hear ing industry’s best practices that loss and memory deficits such are required for certification. as dementia and Alzheimer’s, “Any business that is Au- which means you r suscepdigy-Certif ied, from a best t ibilit y to obt ai n i ng t hese practices standpoint, is in the memory issues increases as top t wo to a function of “We don’t over three percent t he hea r i ng in the counloss that you schedule or double try,” said Dr. h a v e ,” D r . book, so people are Isidore Kirsh Kirsh said.

– commonly generally seen on time.”

Wit h r a re known as Dr. exception, –Dr. Kirsh Izzy – foundthe only way er and director of the practice, to help preserve your hearing who holds a doctorate degree is th rough a hear ing aid – (Ph.D.) from the Union Insti- sometimes a stumbling block tute & University. for patients who are self-conThe Center performs testing scious about wearing one. But for patients with auditory pro- technological improvements cessing disorders and testing have led to the devices becomfor people who are suffering ing vir tually invisible, and from tinnitus – ringing in the more helpful than ever. ears – as well as hearing loss “They can be 100 percent and balance issues. invisible, they can have BlueDr. Kirsh’s practice includes tooth as well as Wi-Fi capastate-of-the art equipment to bilities,” Dr. Kirsh explained. evaluate hearing and balance “ You ca n st r e a m a sig n a l issues, which are often related through your iPhone or your to inner ear disorders. television, even movies and “Seventy percent of patients Broa dway shows, r ig ht t o wh o c o m pl a i n of b a l a n c e you r hea r i ng aid. Most of proble m s u s u a l ly h ave a n today’s hearing aids are very i n ner ear component,” Dr. inconspicuous, meaning the

Pictured is Dr. Isidore Kirsh.

His offices are located at 250 Route 37 West, Toms River, 732573-4020; 53 Nautilus Drive, Suite C, 1st Floor, Manahawkin, 609-489-5415; 75 Lacey Road Ste 1B, Whiting, 732-606-4912.

Visit gardenstatehearing.com for more information.

cosmetic issue is really not an issue anymore.”

Hearing aids also can have features such as GPS locator capability.

“The technology is improving significantly every year,” Dr. Kirsh said.

For patients, hearing aids can be financed interest free for 24 months, and Dr. Kirsh’s practice provides free battery replacements for life. Patients can also return a hearing aid during a 75 day trial period, during which time they return to Garden State Hearing &

Balance Center a minimum of three times to check on their progress.

“We don’t over schedule or double book, so people are generally seen on time,” said Dr. Kirsh.

The practice has th r ived on accessibility for patients, investments in technology, and the easing of the financial aspect of treatment.

“We try to give people as much value as possible, and

that really separates us from some of the other hearing care professionals out there,” Better hearing is a priceless gift!

Dr. Kirsh said.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of July 2-July 8

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (Mar 21-Apr. 19): Weeds can spoil your garden if left unchecked. Carelessness or trying to finish a project too quickly could create errors or blemishes that ruin overall progress. Remember to take your time and pay careful attention to the details.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Keep your feet on the ground. A dream or idea may provide benefits in the future but right now you may be lacking essential elements to get the ball rolling.

Focus on more tangible short term goals that you can achieve right away.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Expand your areas of expertise. Concentrate on skills or traits which may have proved difficult for you in the past and make an effort to improve your performance.

Determination and willpower can help you overcome any obstacle.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): If it isn’t broken, don’t try to fix it. Just because someone else may have experienced misfortune doesn’t mean the same thing will happen to you. Don’t take unnecessary steps. There’s no need to make any changes.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Don’t get too set in your ways. The methods and routines that may have served you well in the past may no longer be effective. Open your mind to newer and more innovative techniques and don’t be afraid to make changes.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): It may all be in your head. Concerns and doubts over an issue may be unfounded and occupy far too much of your time for the next few days. Quickly clear the air with a friend or loved one with whom you may have had a dispute.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22.): The loudest voice gets the most attention. This does not mean that it is the voice that deserves to be heard. Make sure that the issues and activities that you focus on are relevant and that you aren’t following someone else’s agenda.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Nothing lasts forever. You may have become so comfortable with the status quo that you haven’t noticed a gradual shift in conditions. It may be time to reevaluate your views and positions to more accurately conform to changing times.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Let sleeping dogs lie. Your financial situation may not be quite as rosy as you’d like. It could be a whole lot worse, especially if you make any drastic changes. The sky is not falling, no matter what anyone tells you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Stop, look and listen. Misunderstandings are likely to arise if you aren’t paying close attention to what others are telling you. The safest investments to make are not making any investments at all.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t get backed into a corner. Take time to mull over crucial decisions. If someone demands an answer right away then your answer should be “no.” Trying to appease someone could compromise your own interests.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Take things as they come. Deal with problems as they arise.

Don’t waste your time thinking about things that cause worry. Adopting a more carefree approach to your endeavors could make obstacles seem much less challenging.

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Dear Joel

By Joel Markel

A Nice, Quiet Little Beach Community Here

Dear Joel: “Ed” and I are going to be married in six months. This will be a second marriage for both of us. We are both in our 30s, neither one of us ever having had children. We are planning a small, intimate, family and “close friends” wedding only.

As we continued to make our plans “Ed “ suddenly decided that our honeymoon to Italy was no longer what he wanted. He decided that the Caribbean is more of a “honeymoon destination.” Joel, we have paid almost half of this trip and although it is refundable for any reason; I refuse to change the destinations and plans that were put into place months ago.

As you can imagine, this created a major blow up and we haven’t spoken in nearly two weeks. Perhaps I am being stubborn but it’s the principle of the matter here. I would love your thoughts as to who is right.

Should I let him get away with his childish behavior?

Answer: I actually take your side here in that plans were in place and they sounded reasonable. He agreed at the time and I think that his changing his mind may be unfair. I

must say ahead of time that this is an advice column. I am neither a physician nor trained in marriage counseling.

That being said, I don’t think that the trip here is the issue. If at this stage of the relationship you haven’t spoken in the amount of time, I think the honeymoon might have already ended. Time for you to call “Ed” and invite him to dinner. I would stand firm about postponing this marriage as your relationship is more complicated than the honeymoon destination.

If you can’t work this detail out I honestly see trouble ahead in the long run. Settling this honeymoon destination problem out now will not change my view off this relationship.

Please let me know how it works out.

Joel Write to preferredcares.com.

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Wolfgang Puck’s Kitchen Refresh Your Summertime Entertaining With A Classic Salad

By Wolfgang Puck

On the hottest summer days, sometimes all you feel like eating is something light and refreshing. Salad certainly matches that description; and yet, mixtures of leafy greens and other vegetables aren’t necessarily what comes to mind first when you want to satisfy hunger.

That’s why I think Caesar salad makes one of the best choices. The recipe was originally developed almost a century ago in Tijuana, Mexico, just across the border from California, by restaurateur Caesar Cardini, who threw it together one evening from kitchen odds and ends for some hungry partyers. Word quickly spread about how miraculously flavorful and robust it was for a dish so light - the perfect bite to enjoy after a night on the town.

I have long offered my own interpretation of Caesar salad in my restaurants, and it’s so popular that when I try taking it off the menu many guests insist on ordering it anyway. They like it, I think, because the combination of crisp romaine leaves, Parmesan, crunchy croutons and a creamy dressing of olive oil, egg yolk, garlic, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and anchovies delivers big flavor and great crunch with every bite, filling them up without feeling at all heavy.

Many people ask for the salad as an appetizer. Others request that we top it with a portion of grilled chicken, meat or seafood to make a complete one-dish meal. You can easily do this at home, too, whether you cook the protein on your backyard grill, on an indoor grill pan or under the broiler.

So how, you may wonder, do I manage to stay true to the classic while also making it my way? For one thing, I streamline the dressing’s preparation. In the original, it’s made with a coddled (barely boiled) egg that is beaten with the other dressing ingredients in the salad bowl. Instead, I use a pasteurized egg yolk (you can find pasteurized eggs in well-stocked markets) to ensure it contains no harmful bacteria, and combine it with the other ingredients using an immersion blender that instantaneously produces a perfect emulsion. I then blend the anchovies into the dressing. They are usually used as a garnish, which some diners don’t like. But, when blended in smoothly, they add a subtle briny flavor to the dressing that everyone seems to enjoy.

My other change is to the croutons. Instead of using cubes of bread tossed with the salad leaves, I prefer to use thin slices that you can eat as an accompaniment. I even like to top them with a simply seasoned mixture of cherry tomatoes, which adds a bright complement of both flavor and color.

So there you have it: My own take on a very satisfying salad everyone can enjoy throughout the summer.

CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD Serves 4 CROUTONS: 1 small French or sourdough baguette, cut diagonally into slices 1/2 inch (12 mm) thick Extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme CAESAR DRESSING: 1/4 cup (60 mL) fresh lemon juice strained 1 pasteurized cage-free egg yolk 1 clove garlic, grated 3 anchovy fillets 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar 1 cup (250 mL) mild-tasting extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon honey CHERRY TOMATO GARNISH: About 2 dozen cherry tomatoes, cut in halves Sherry vinegar 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or other fresh herbs SALAD: 3 hearts romaine lettuce, leaves separated and chilled 1 cup (250 mL) freshly grated Parmesan cheese Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Hardboiled egg, sliced in half (optional garnish) First, make the croutons. Preheat the oven to 375 F (190 C). Put the slices of bread on a baking sheet. Drizzle lightly but evenly with olive oil and sprinkle with thyme. Bake until deep golden-brown, 10 to 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, make the dressing. In a glass measuring cup or bowl, combine the lemon juice, egg yolk, garlic, anchovies, mustard, Worcestershire, salt, pepper, vinegar and oil. With an immersion blender, blend until smooth. Add the honey and blend briefly again.

For the garnish, in a mixing bowl, combine the tomatoes, a small splash of vinegar and the fresh herbs. Toss well. Set aside.

Put the separated romaine leaves in a large bowl. Add 1/3 cup to 1/2 cup (85 mL to 125 mL) of the Parmesan and season lightly with salt and pepper. Drizzle with enough of the dressing to coat the leaves lightly. Toss thoroughly.

To serve the salad, arrange the dressed romaine leaves on individual large serving plates. Sprinkle more Parmesan over the salad.

Arrange the croutons on the side and top them with the cherry tomato mixture. Add hardboiled egg for optional garnish. 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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