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July 16, 2016

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Manchester Continues Water Restrictions

By Catherine Galioto MANCHESTER – The summer demand on the water supply has again led to the township putting water restrictions on the eastern part of town.

The restrictions began June 28, right after the water authority noted customer demand rose to record levels, in what officials said was due to lawn irrigation.

A notice from Mayor Ken Pal mer announcing the restriction said the steps are in place during peak times mainly to ensure there is enough water for basic services and emergencies: “Reducing water use during peak periods is essential to our provision of an uninterrupted supply of

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Ridgeway Could House New County Garage

By Jennifer Peacock Ocean County government is looking to build a garage in Manchester.

The Board of Freeholders heard plans during a recent pre-Board meeting to construct a county road department garage in the Ridgeway section of Manchester Township.

While the Freeholders’ talked about “smart growth and future savings,” the exact potential would come from consolidating the Toms River facilities to Manchester.

“I know the County bought the property at the 547 end of Ridgeway Road and got (Garage - See Page 5)

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water, particularly in emergencies, such as fires.”

Not all of Manchester, but just the Eastern Service Area, is impacted. That’s an area that generally includes the portion of the Manchester along Route 37, to the east of Route 37, and the Lakehurst Naval Air Engineering Station and Warfare Center.

The restrictions create an odd, even days schedule and restrict watering lawns.

The township announced the following rules: Watering means the sprinkling, watering or irrigation of shrubbery, trees, lawns, grass, ground covers, plants, vines, gardens, vegetables, (Restrictions - See Page 6)

After Dallas, “We Got Your Backs”

By Catherine Galioto OCEAN COUNTY – The aftershocks of the deadliest day for law enforcement in the United States since the September 11, 2001 attacks continue to be felt locally, as messages of support have flooded police departments.

Responding to the July 7 attacks at a protest in Dallas were sentiments throughout Ocean County, many in prominent locations such as firehouse message display boards.

Ridgeway Vol. Fire. Co.’s new programmable message board bore words of support for police and anyone who drove by the busy corridor of Route 571: “Brothers in Blue, We have your backs” A blue line, the symbol for a recent death, was part of the sign.

Cassville Fire Company in Jackson had a similar message, “Jackson Police – We have your backs!” on its board.

The Dallas shooting, which was at an otherwise peaceful protest of recent deaths

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of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile by police in separate incidents, had one likely sniper who shot 11 police, five of whom died from the attack, and several others injured, according to reports.

On July 11, Freehold hosted a candlelight vigil to mourn, inviting the public to join the show of support.

Toms River Police had an incident of their own recently. At 11:32 p.m. July 7, after responding to a suspicious vehicle on Cedar and Haines drives, the driver pulled a gun on the officers as he exited the vehicle. Police spokesperson Ralph Stocco said police fired on the 29-year-old suspect as a result, as the man jumped over the (Dallas - See Page 5)

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Or there’s the use of “Queen of the Fair” or “Princess” contests, when there is now the annual Fair Ambassador, for example.

The 1965 program also mentioned the many other fair activities, such as the pie-eating contest and milk-drinking contest. On the first day of the fair, you could find a barbershop quartet contest or join the big square dance on the second day. Check out the fair’s chicken dinner for $1.50 and (Fair - See Page 6)

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In 1965, the fair was still at Ocean County Park in Lakewood, and was held over two days ‑‑ August 4 and 5 – compared to the five-day festival now at Miller Airpark in Berkeley.

Adams shared the fair program book from 1965, on loan from the Ocean County Historical Society in Toms River. The booster ads showcase many legacy and now long-gone businesses, or feature faces from Ocean County history – such as a message from Freeholder Robert J. Miller, now namesake of the airpark where the fair is held.

“Tomorrow’s Leaders, Today” was the theme then. In its welcome message, the fair committee mentions the free admission and parking. Today, the parking is free but a $7 general admission is required each day of the fair, which spans July 13 to 17 this year.

Adams said that the old programs now only show the fair’s history, but the fair’s own commitment to history. It’s a bit of a time capsule showing the demonstrations and activities that were allowed then that just aren’t today.

For example, there was once a division for folks who raised quail to exhibit their animals. These days, quail farming is a regulated activity, which lead to that fair division becoming extinct. Same with the live animal auctions, such as the “fat lamb” auction or Blue Ribbon prized lamb auction, where 4-H members could auction off their

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Adams said the focus is still on those traditional 4-H fair activities, and in fact, many of those pursuits are seeing renewed interest.

“We have gotten calls, asking if some of the years’ past elements would be coming back,” Adams said. Next year, when the fair turns 70, would be a great opportunity to incorporate much more fair history into the line-up. While the number of participants in the farm and animal demonstrations remain steady, Adams said this year the number of

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By Catherine Galioto OCEAN COUNTY – For nearly 70 years the Ocean County Fair has created family memories, whether showcasing the 4-H achievements of local students and farms, or with its festival atmosphere.

But the history of the fair is one that has showcased the trends of the time, now incorporating food trucks where in decades past there’d be baking contests or exhibitions on who had the best jam.

Jeff Adams, president of the Ocean County Board of Agriculture who oversees the fair, shared several historical programs and articles from the fair’s past, which dates back

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Planning Board Approval to create a satellite facility there. From what I have heard the area is supposed to be a mini Public Works yard where they would keep equipment and materials on site to better serve the county roads and property in this area,” Council Vice President Samuel Fusaro told The Manchester Times. “The south side of Ridgeway, toward Leisure Knoll, is zoned for Light industry and as such their facility would meet the standards of the zone. I have not heard what the County’s time line is for starting and completing the project.”

The Ridgeway site would create new, bigger space for operations that are currently housed on Route 9 and Chestnut Street in Toms River.

“The cost savings results from the consolidation and centralization of portions of Ocean County operations that include but are not limited to roads, transportation, vehicle services and warehouse operations,” said Donna Flynn, county spokesperson. “Ocean County has not attached a static dollar amount to this since the savings are the result of the efficiencies from the consolidation and centralization of operations and also cost avoidance.”

The Manchester Times, July 16, 2016, Page 5 The plan would also include closing the county garage in Jackson, she said. The moves are part of a countywide look at where its facilities are and how they are used, and how to plan for future growth.

“For example, Ocean County will decommission and close its road department garage in Jackson Township moving those operations to the new road department garage in Manchester once that is built,” Flynn said.

“Also the transportation department and some vehicle services operations currently located on Route 9 in Toms River would be relocated to the Manchester site resulting in the building on Route 9 being closed and decommissioned by the County. Similar actions would be taken with a warehouse located on Chestnut Street in Toms River.”

Fusaro said that for Manchester, there are pros and cons.

“The pros are the county should be able to get operations in Manchester underway sooner with primary benefit of plowing snow covered County roads quicker than they can now,” said the township councilman. “On the down side as a government facility we will lose the taxes associated with that parcel. It’s not a lot since it was vacant land, but it does prevent a tax-paying business from locating there. That

industrial park is currently the only one on the East side of town, with no plans to designate any additional sites.”

According to the Freeholders’ press release, “the plan provides a number of suggestions that would result in a domino effect by moving government functions to proposed new facilities which would open up space in current buildings. It would also allow the county to not renew leases once they end which would provide substantial cost savings.”

The plan indeed has the necessary approvals, but construction has been delayed in economic downturn in the aftermath of Super Storm Sandy.

“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 transportation system,” Freeholder Virginia E. Haines said. She serves as liaison to the Ocean County Transportation Department. “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.

The garage in Manchester would create a domino effect of shifting and consolidating operations of different agencies and departments around the county, which the Freeholders believe would lead to cost savings and streamlined services.

According to county officials, the county government maintains about 135 buildings throughout the county.

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afterward enjoy the Ocean County String Band’s concert, billed as “The Happiest Music In The World.”

“When you get into conversation with people about the fair, the memories come out of the person you are talking with. I hear so many stories of memories of the fair, many things I share, but always something unique that was important to that person,” said Adams. “Obviously it was a significant time while growing up. I want to be a part of that kid’s memory 20, 30 years from now. They don’t need to know me, they just need to remember the good time that was had.”

He said a significant number of people ask

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flowers, or any vegetation.

Properties with odd numbered street addresses may water only on odd calendar dates (such as July 29) except for the 31st of a month on which watering is prohibited.

Properties with even numbered street addresses may water only on even calendar dates (such as July 28).

Watering is not permitted between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Watering of any single area shall not exceed 30 minutes in a day.

if the fair would ever go back to its original location, in Ocean County Park, Lakewood.

But he said the logistics are better at Miller Airpark, where the traffic lanes allow for less gridlock and there is more access and ground to add rides that wouldn’t be possible at the Lakewood county park.

Adams helps take the reins of the fair as a co-manager through the auspices of the county board of agriculture as the Meyer Family retires from the role as organizers.

The Meyers, who ran the fair for more than 30 years through several generations, helped to bring their expertise as festival and carnival operators to that chapter of the fair’s history.

Adams said the fair marries the 4-H exhibits with the carnival. There’s thrill rides and cotton candy but also prized rabbits

and chickens. You can find a rock concert or a horse show going on at this year’s fair.

“I think the goals over the years for the fair have been to make sure 4-H kids have a platform to showcase their work, provide fun and entertainment for all fair goers, represent the county, create an event that parents can share with their kids and also be a financially successful event for the Ocean County Board of Agriculture,” he said.

Growing up enjoying the fair himself, what was Adams’ favorite things to do?

“I am an animal person. I enjoy seeing the animals that the kids have raised and cared for during the year. You will always see a chicken, duck or rabbit breed that you have never seen before,” he said.

On July 11, the tent displays were already

up and the buzz of activity was well underway as Adams and the planning committee was zipping around the yet-to-be-assembled fairgrounds via golf cart, tending to all the chores. Rides would arrive that evening, and vendors would set up the final touches on their displays July 13 afternoon.

“We have some old entertainment that is returning that has been popular, new acts like bull riding that I think will be well received. We made some changes in the ride area that will allow the ride vendor to bring in several more rides, some bigger and more variety,” he added.

Special entertainment includes After the Reign and the Amish Outlaws musical acts, as well as a comedy hypnotist/magician.

For a full schedule, see the fair’s website at oceancountyfair.com.

These restrictions shall apply to all residential and commercial properties served by Manchester Township that are located in the Water Utility’s Eastern Service Area except for public parks, public recreation areas and nurseries.

Hanging plants are exempt. Any newly seeded or sodded lawn areas for up to 30 days after initial seeding or sodding are also exempt provided there is a small sign visible from the street in the front yard indicating “new seed” or “new sod” and the date of installation.

These restrictions shall not apply to residents and commercial properties which are served by other water utility

companies or which obtain their potable water from their own private well.

These restrictions shall not apply to customers that obtain water for lawn and landscape watering from their own private well provided they place a small sign visible from the street in their front yard indicating “Private Well.”

Violators of these restrictions are subject to fines.

T he tow nship also issued several practices for residents to keep in mind,

as further ways to conserve water: use self-closing nozzles on all hoses; use a broom to sweep your sidewalk or patio rather than a hose; run washing machines and dishwashers only when full; turn off faucets when not in use, such as while brushing your teeth or washing dishes; and use soaker hoses or drip irrigation to water trees, gardens and f lower beds.

For more information, visit the township website at manchestertwp.com.

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Featured Letter Summer Safety Means CPR Summer has arrived!

Whether you’re spending time by the Jersey Shore or by the local pool, the American Heart Association encourages families to be prepared for summer safety by learning cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR. Accidents, choking and drowning are leading causes of death in children.

Every day, about 10 people die from unintentional drowning, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Of these, two of the 10 are children aged 14 or younger. Learning CPR can help save lives in cases of drowning.

CPR is also vital when sudden cardiac arrest – a leading cause of death in America – strikes without warning. Nearly 350,000 out-of-hospital sudden cardiac arrests occur annually, and 90 percent of people who suffer cardiac arrests outside a hospital

die. But CPR, especially if performed immediately, can double or triple a cardiac arrest victim’s chance of survival.

Since 2008, the American Heart Association has recommended Hands-Only CPR when you witness an adult or teen suddenly collapse.

Hands-Only CPR teaches basic steps: First, call 9-11 and then push hard and fast on the center of the chest until professional help or an AED arrives. By using Hands-Only CPR, bystanders can still act to improve the odds of survival, whether they are trained in conventional CPR or not. The American Heart Association encourages everyone to view a one-minute Hands-Only CPR video at heart.org/ handsonlycpr.

Al Rundio Chair, NJ Amer ican Heart Association ECC Committee

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Letters To The Editor Drones Require Responsibility If drones are used improperly, it could be a hazard and invasion of privacy.

Nowhere in the June 4 letter, “Let Drones Fly,” is the word “responsibility” used.

Flying over public events could be an invitation to injuries and possible fatalities if a malfunction to the craft occurs and flying over residential areas has the same potential for disaster.

The Academy of Model Aeronautics’ National Model Aircraft Safety Code states “all pilots shall avoid f lying directly over unprotected people, vessels, vehicles or structures, and shall avoid endangerment of life and property of others.”

Recently a drone flying over Leisure Village West crashed into a house. Fortunately there were no injuries, but in violation of the safety code, no visible name, address or AMA number of the owner was affixed to the outside of the drone. The question that must be asked, why was it f lying over a residential area? The drone was equipped with a camera and a GPS system leaving much room for conjecture as to the reason for being overhead.

Accepted is the fact that drones may have a positive effect for some local companies, but if used for professional reasons, there should be insurance coverage, given the fact the majority of drones are flown by amateurs who are flying without training, or insurance for if a minor flies the drone with-

out mature guidance. Rules are put into place, not to prohibit these activities, but to ensure safety and protect the general public at large.

It is the power of the town council to enact ordinances that protect citizens of the township from rogue occurrences. This being the reason we were elected.

Charles L. Frattini, Sr. Manchester Township Councilman

Disregard For Memorial Day No parade attendance, no display of American flags, shopping as usual, schools open, bus drivers required to work; completely oblivious to the importance of this holiday. This is the conduct of our friends, the local Orthodox Jewish community.

Watch and see that ancient play of “anti-semitism” is directed at this writer.

This was complete disrespect for a very precious national holiday.

Thomas Shedaker Howell

Restore Funding For NJ Family Planning Services Recently the Family Planning Bill was passed out of committee by the NJ Senate Committee on Health, Human Services, and Senior Citizens. The bill would restore $7.45 million of the budget toward family planning services including Planned Parenthood health centers.

These centers provide

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essential services such as cancer screenings, STI testing, and contraceptives to NJ women and men who need care. Since Christie cut funding for these services in 2010, six women’s health clinics have closed and over a dozen others have cut hours, including Saturday hours which allow working women to access affordable reproductive healthcare if they cannot take off work.

FQHCs, or Federally Qualified Health Centers, are intended to provide healthcare to all regardless of income, yet they alone are not enough to support NJ women’s health needs, and sometimes refer women to Planned Parenthood.

I support Planned Parenthood in their efforts to restore funding to benefit NJ citizens’ health; in Ocean County alone, STI rates have risen nearly 50 percent since 2010’s funding was cut.

In May, I called the off ice of Senator Samuel Thompson, the NJ District 12 Senator, asking to leave a message for the Senator to indicate constituent support of the bill. I was hung up on by a staff member who claimed not to know a lot about the issue; he did not take my message. Our legislature needs to pass this bill and, in the case of a veto by Governor Christie, override the veto to provide New Jersians with the healthcare they need.

E. Rosie Driscoll Jackson

Thanks For Hindu Festivals In Holidays List In its recently adopted resolution—”The List of Religious Holidays Permitting Student Absence from School”—New Jersey State Board of Education (NJSBE) listed 19 Hindu festivals.

It included four festivals in October itself, including Navaratri, which alone is listed for 10 days.

This “list of religious

holidays on which it shall be mandatory to excuse a student,” includes the Hindu festivals of Guru Purnima, Naga Panchami, Raksha Bandhan, K r ish n a Ja n m a sht a m i, Ganesha Chaturthi, Onam, Navaratri, Duserra, Diwali,Goverdhan Puja, Maka r San k rant i, Pongal, Vasant Panchami, Maha Shivaratri, Holi, Chandramana Yugadi, Souramana Yugadi, Ramnavami and Hanuman Jayanti.

We urged the Board in the past to add five festivals on the list, which are included on the list.

This “List” is a step in the positive direction and we thank NJSBE and its President Mark W. Bierdon for being inclusive. We urge other 49 US states and District of Columbia to include all these 19 Hindu festivals on their lists of religious holidays permitting student absence from school.

Hinduism is rich in festivals and festivals are very dear to Hindu families.

Since families want to celebrate these festivals together along with their school going children, we do not want our children to be deprived of any privileges at the school because of thus resulting absences on these days.

According to the NJSBE resolution: “Any student absent from school because of a religious holiday may not be deprived of any award or of eligibility or opportunity to compete for any award because of such absence,” “Students who miss a test or examination because of absence on a religious holiday must be given the right to take an alternate test or examination,” “Boards of education, at their discretion, may add other days to the list for the schools of their districts,” and “Any absence because of a religious holiday must be recorded…as an excused absence.”

Rajan Zed President, Universal Society of Hinduism

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Capitol Comments Senator Jim Holzapfel

NEW JERSEY – Legislation sponsored by Senator Jim Holzapfel (R-Ocean), and fellow District 10 legislators, which creates a task force to study industry-wide systems for tracking stolen jewelry, has passed the New Jersey Senate. The “Secondhand Valuables Transaction Reporting Task Force” would also make recommendations for implementing the system for retail and law enforcement use.

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OCEAN COUNTY – A continual downward slide in the state grant funding used to operate Ocean Ride has resulted in key changes to Ocean County’s public transportation system so it can continue to provide essential ridership services in particular to the elderly and the disabled.

“Let me assure you that we are committed to maintaining a high quality transportation system and we will continue to seek creative ways to sustain it, while holding down costs and managing the anticipated future reductions in the Casino grant,” said Ocean County Freeholder Virginia E. Haines, who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Transportation Services Department, during a public hearing on the state grant application.

Ocean County will apply to NJ Transit for continued funding under the Senior Citizen and Disabled Resident Transportation Assistance program, which revenues are derived from casino revenues.

NJ Transit notified Ocean County the anticipated grant

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Bill To Help Track & Return Stolen Jewelry Passes Senate

creates “The Secondhand Valuables Transaction Reporting Task Force” to study systems to track and return stolen jewelry.

“We currently have excellent record-keeping systems in place to track and recover stolen jewelry from pawnshops,” Senator Holzapfel said. “As we saw during the rash of burglaries in Monmouth County, criminals are circumventing these systems by selling stolen goods to jewelry stores who

do not have access to the same program. This task force will investigate how to arm all retailers with cutting edge systems to track stolen valuables, report crimes to law enforcement and return these treasured items to the rightful owner.”

Senator Holzapfel’s bill, S-1002, creates a task force to study the programs and systems used to track secondhand and used jewelry acquired through theft, in order to recover the jewelry

and return it to its rightful owner. The bill directs the task force to issue a report of its findings and recommendations to law enforcement and retailers no later than six months after its initial meeting.

Under current law, pawn shops must hold on to purchased goods for a year, to ease the process of tracking and recovering stolen items.

There is no current law mandating jewelry stores to hold on to purchased jewel-

ry. As a result, stolen jewelry is often quickly resold to smelters. The identical Assembly version of the bill (A-2224) is co-sponsored by fellow District 10 legislators Assemblymen McGuckin and Wolfe, as well as Republican Assembly man Jack Ciattarelli (R-16.)

The 11-member taskforce established under the bill must include three county prosecutors, municipal law enforcement officers, a jewelry retailer, a pawnbroker,

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amount for fiscal year 2017 is $1,307,858, a decrease of $97,103.

“The grant represents a major resource in terms of the county’s overall transportation budget accounting for 33 percent of the annual budget,” said David L. Fitzgerald, director of the Ocean County Transportation Department.

Haines noted the county’s contribution for the service accounts for roughly $2.9 million, which represents more than 53 percent of Ocean Ride’s total budget.

Fitzgerald said casino funds used to support Ocean Ride peaked in 2008 and since that time Ocean County has lost about $1.5 million in annual awards, going from $2.8 million to approximately $1.3 million.

“This has resulted in us thoroughly reviewing all aspects of this service,” Haines said. “And the Ocean Ride staff has developed smart strategies to keep this transportation system functioning so it continues to be beneficial to our residents.”

Haines said that following a thorough review of the proposed 2017 grant fund-

ing with Fitzgerald, Ocean County Administrator Carl Block and Chief Financial Officer Julie Tarrant a spending plan that would avoid reductions in services next year was developed.

The review resulted in reducing the employee fringe benefit rate to 40 percent, a 24 percent reduction.

“This rate reduction of more than a third of the full rate translates into a $200,000 savings under the salary and wage portion of the grant budget,” Haines said. “This fringe rate reduction will allow the transportation department to cover all 2017 projected existing personnel and services, freeing up operating money for other line items such as bus repair and maintenance and will actually help fund the purchase of two new minibuses.”

Grant funds cover a portion of the operational expenses, repairs and maintenance, minigrant program, reserve a ride program, fixed bus service, veterans’ transportation and other services of Ocean Ride.

In an effort to maximize its funding, Ocean County has

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made important upgrades to its transportation software system, including new on board tablets in the vehicles making it more efficient for drivers and more helpful for its ridership. In addition the department continues to monitor all service levels for efficiencies.

Speakers at the June 16 public hearing offered their praise for Ocean Ride noting that it made a difference in the lives of many seniors and the disabled living in Ocean County.

Linwood McWilliams of Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey said the services provided were appreciated by the Caregiver Organizations.

“It’s nice to have a service we can rely on for our seniors,” he said.

Walter Preston, who serves as vice chairman of the Ocean County Transportation Advisory Committee for Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities, highlighted the importance of partnerships which help make Ocean Ride successful.

“With the support of the Board of Freeholders, the Advisory Committee and the Ocean Ride staff we are all working together to do what is best for the people of Ocean County,” Preston said.

Don Lippincott Jr., of Community Services Inc., the

Senator Jim Holzapfel a person in the business of buying precious metals, as well as officials from the Attorney General’s Office and New Jersey State Police.

The legislation has received the support of the Ocean County Prosecutor, Ocean County Chief of Detectives and Egg Harbor Township Police Chief.

county’s nutrition program provider called Ocean Ride “an absolute lifesaver.”

“The seniors who are homebound depend on you for doctor’s visits and the opportunity to just get out of the house for a little while,” he said. “You’re doing a great job.”

In 2015, Ocean Ride provided 313,167 trips.

“It’s important we work to minimize the negative effects reduced casino funding has on Ocean County’s transportation system,” Haines said. “Our Ocean Ride staff works to make certain we are providing the best service possible within the current constraints of a shrinking budget.”

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Sounds of Summer Concert: Summer Beach Party featuring Alotta Colada starting at 5 p.m.

This concert will be held in Veterans Park, Bayville. Parking and entrance into the concert are free. Attendees should bring their own lawn chairs and blankets. Call 732-269-4456 for more information.

Annual Town Wide Yard Sale at Township of Ocean. Residents can have their address on the yard sale map or request a spot at the common yard sale area that will be set up at the Waretown Lake from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration forms and more information can be found at twpoceannj.gov.

Asbury Park Blues & Brews Fest at Bradley Park from noon to 8 p.m. Music all day long on the Main Stage. There will also be a beer garden, arts, crafts and food. This event is free.

Blueberry Festival at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 180 Route 539, Whiting, from 1 to 3 p.m. Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for children under 12 years of age. Tickets are on sale every Sunday after the 8 and 10 a.m. services.

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Annual Fine Art Festival at Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, 120 Long Beach Blvd. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on July 23 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 24.

The LBIF Fine Art Festival hasof handmade original artwork from the talents of more than 80 local, regional and national artisans.

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

Sounds of Summer Concert: Rock N’ Rhythm, a vocal harmony group, and AM Gold will play hits from 1975 to 1985 beginning at 6 p.m. This concert will be held in Veterans Park, Bayville. Parking and entrance into the concert are free. Attendees should bring their own lawn chairs and blankets. Call 732-2694456 for more information.

6th Annual Soulsational Music and Wellness Festival at Veteran’s Park in Bayville from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The festival is free to enter and is for all-ages. Featured activities include live concert music, local businesses, vendors, free classes, giveaways, a silent auction and lots of opportunities to give back and unite the Jersey Shore community. Visit soulsational.info for more information.

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WHITING – The Whiting Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary is having a Flea Market on July 16 at the Whiting Firehouse from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Whiting Volunteer Fire Company is having a 50/50 raffle drawing. Tickets are $2 each. The drawing will take place on July 16 at noon at the fire house. Tickets will be on sale prior to drawing. No need to be present to win.

The fire company is having a $3,000 bingo event on August 14 at the Whiting Fire House, located at 120 Lacey Road. Tickets are $40 and are to be purchased in advance. The fire company must sell 80 tickets or a refund will be given. The package includes two books of nine, one book of 12 and two books of six.

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Travel Bocce Club Presents New Trip

WHITING – Crestwood Village V’s Travel Bocce Club is holding a trip to Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills of South Dakota from June 2 to 12, 2017.

The trip will be by motorcoach and will have at least 54 seats, with a restroom and video equipment.

Included in the trip is: 10 nights lodging, including four consecutive nights in South Dakota; 18 meals, including 10 breakfasts and eight dinners; a visit to the Crazy Horse Memorial; a visit to the Badlands National Park; a tour of Wildlife Loop Road at Custer

State Park; admission to the Unique Journey Museum and a guided tour of Deadwood with gaming at the casino.

The fee is $995 per person for a triple, $1,015 for a double and $1,375 for a single. A deposit of $75 is due upon sign up. No refunds unless the trip is cancelled.

Purchase tickets every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to noon at the Village V Clubhouse, 325 Schoolhouse Road.

Call Debbie at 201-618-8514, Lorraine at 732-642-2917 or Joyce at 732-716-9516 for more information.

July Library Activities For Teens & Tweens

MANCHESTER – The Manchester branch library has these activities scheduled throughout July just for teens and tweens: July 22 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.: Love It, Hate It Book Discussion – For ages 11 to 18. Participants should bring a book they’ve recently read to share with other participants and trade ideas about what to read next.

July 25 at 6:30 p.m.: Pokémon Club – For ages 11 to 16. Do battle in video games, trade cards, and talk about all things Pokémon. With

parental permission, kids may bring their DS and other games.

Register for these free programs. Call 732-6577600 or go online to theoceancountylibrary.org.

For craft/maker projects, all raw materials will be supplied by the library at no additional cost to participants. For more information, contact Karyn Beltle, the Teen Services Librarian at the Manchester branch Library.

The Manchester branch of the Ocean County Library is located at 21 Colonial Dr.

“Homes For All” Breaks Ground For New Townhome Community

MANCHESTER – Homes For All, Inc. joined with representatives from New Jersey Natural Gas and community leaders to break ground on the Autumn Ridge 82-unit townhome project on July 13. This project will provide new affordable housing opportunities in Ocean County. For the past 30

years, Homes for All has been committed to providing decent, safe affordable housing and has constructed hundreds of new residences in Ocean County. Through its homeownership program, NJNG partners with Homes for All to help deserving families become homeowners.

Resident Club Village V Flea Market WHITING – Come out to the Residents Club Flea Market, 325 Schoolhouse Road, on August 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The market will have over 50 vendors.

The kitchen will be open for breakfast and lunch.

The club hosts a flea market every third Saturday of every month. The next one is September 17.

If interested in renting a table, the cost is $10 per table. Call Dennis 732-350-0739 for more information.

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Upcoming Board Of Education Meeting

MANCHESTER – The Manchester Township Board of Education meets once a month, usually on the third Wednesday, in the media center of Ridgeway Elementary School.

Meetings begin at 7 p.m. with a closed, executive session. The public portion of the meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend all public portions of school board meetings.

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Mayor Presents Awards To Manchester Graduates

MANCHESTER – Mayor Ken Palmer presented several awards to Manchester Township High School graduates recently.

On behalf of the Ocean County Mayors Association, a $1,000 scholarship award was presented to Renee Larson, class valedictorian. Larson will study chemistry at Rowan University and plans to continue her studies at medical school.

At the MTHS Senior Rec–Photo courtesy Mayor Ken Palmer’s Office ognition Night, the Mayor’s Maya Planter accepts the Future Municipal Leader’s Community Service Award was presented to Jacob Award from Mayor Palmer.

James Florio. The Mayor’s Future Municipal Leaders Award was present- chester Township Educational Foundation’s ed to Maya Planter. scholarship committee. With the support of Mallory Wettengel and Ryan Vanderham local businesses, organizations and individuwere recognized for their participation in the als, the committee presented $17,500 in scholNJ State League of Municipalities Future arship awards to 13 Manchester graduates.

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In addition to the high school awards, Mayor Manchester’s Isiah Sams was the NJ State Palmer also congratulated Melanie Yetman, Semi-Finalist in the League of Municipalities the Manchester Township Middle School competition. recipient of the Mayor’s Middle School ComMayor Palmer is also a member of the Man- munity Service Award.

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WHITING –The Whiting United Methodist Church will hold a special service on July 17 at 10:30 a.m. The church is located at 55 Lacey Road. All are welcome may attend this service.

Reverend Robert Williams, who recently retired as the General Secretary of the General Commission on Archives and History for the

United Methodist Church, will be preaching.

After the worship service, join the church for a coffee hour and presentation on the beginnings of Methodism in 18th century England.

For all upcoming events, find the church on Facebook. Call the church at 732-350-6878 for additional information.

Club To Hold Ice Cream Meet & Mingle Social WHITING – The Get Together Club in Crestwood Village IV will host an “Ice Cream Meet and Mingle Social” on August 19 from 6 to 9 p.m. Build a sundae with ice cream, fruit and other toppings. Coffee, tea and snacks will be available.

There will be dancing at this event.

Tickets are on sale Mondays in the Crestwood Village IV Clubhouse from 10 to 11 a.m. and 5 to 6 p.m. Tickets are $5 each in advance and $8 at the door. The club will not have its regular Wednesday meeting in August.

For any questions, call Debbie at 732-8499365.

Yoga Sessions At Lake Horicon

LAKEHURST – The Lakehurst Revitalization Association is sponsoring “Yoga on the Beach” with Mary Lynn Hankins at Lake Horicon from 9 to 10 a.m. The yoga sessions

run weekly on Sundays from 9 to 10 a.m. until August 28. The fee is $10 per class.

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Bereavement Support Group Breaks For Summer WHITING – The Bereavement Support Group at Crestwood Village VI is not meeting for the summer. Meetings will begin again on September 30. Meetings are held at Deerfield

Hall, Crestwood VI, 6 Congasia Road, from 1 to 3 p.m. Anyone in the area is welcome to attend the meetings. Refreshments are served.

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September with the showing of “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2” on September 23.

The dinner will start at 5 and the movie will begin at 6 p.m.

Revitalization Association Cancels Farmers Market LAKEHURST – The Lakehurst Revitalization Association has canceled the Farmers and Specialty Market, which was previously scheduled to occur every

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–Photo courtesy Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Company MANCHESTER – The Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Company had three recruits graduate from the Ocean County Fire Academy. From left: Max Silverstein, Alexandra Schenker and Dennis Glockner.

Bocce Clubs To Throw A Bash

WHITING – The Travel Bocce Clubs of Crestwood Village V are holding a Bocce Bash on September 24. The event will run from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Hilltop Clubhouse, 325 Schoolhouse Road.

The buffet will include: baked ziti, sausage and peppers, eggplant, chicken murphy, salads,

bread and butter, Italian subs, coffee, desserts and soft drinks. The buffet is catered by Johnny G’s in Brick.

Music will be provided by DJ “Bill.”

Tickets are $17 per person.

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WHITING – Audubon Bingo at Pine Ridge, 73 Martin Drive, has reopened. Bingo is held every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome.

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–Photo courtesy Ocean County Vocational Technical School The Practical Nursing graduates recite the Florence Nightingale pledge as part of a time-honored tradition.

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Vocational Technical School held its 93rd commencement ceremony for the graduates of the practical nursing program. The graduates have persevered through the curriculum and completed the 11-month program.

Several graduates received scholarships and recognition for outstanding achievements.

The Ocean County Foundation for Vocational Technical Education presented the Award of Academic Excellence and the Outstanding Student Award to: MaryAnn Morrison, from Brick, for maintaining the highest grade point average; Delta Galu, from Bayville, for maintaining the second highest averages and Natalie Nero, from Lakewood, for maintaining the third highest grade point average throughout the program.

Over half of the required hours of the practical nursing program involve clinical rotations at over a dozen local hospitals and health care facilities, which provide valuable opportunities for students to gain experience and apply classroom theory. Several graduates who excelled overall in the clin-

ical work they performed were selected by the professional nursing staff they worked with for special recognition. Through the generosity of the Perlmutter Shop Rite of Ocean County, the HealthSouth Clinical Excellence Award was presented to Alexis Brown, from Little Egg Harbor. Through the generosity of Green Acres/Magnolia Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation, the Clinical Excellence Award was presented to Olga Torres, from Bayville.

The students are now prepared to take the National Council Licensure Examination for qualification as a licensed practical nurse. Last year, OCVTS nursing graduates attained a 95.38 percent pass rate for nursing licensure exam, surpassing both the state average of 70 percent and the national average pass rate of 82.14 percent. OCVTS graduates boasted the highest pass rate in the state of New Jersey for vocational nursing programs.

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Crestwood Village Communities Get Together

MANCHESTER – The Get Together Club is a new inter-village club for the men and woman of the Crestwood Village communities. Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Crestwood Village IV club house.

The meeting on July 20 is an activities night. Those attending are free to bring

an activity to the meeting. Music, adult coloring and other activities are planned.

Coffee, tea, water and snacks will be provided.

The club is also planning trips, meet-ups, outings and fun meetings at the club house.

For information, join the Facebook page: NJ Crestwood Village Residents Group.

First Aid Squads Seeks New Members

LAKEHURST – The Lakehurst First Aid Squad needs additional members, both as drivers and EMTs, with or without experience.

EMT and CPR certifications are helpful, but not a requirement.

All required training will be provided for serious applicants.

It is the goal of the first aid squad to provide free emergency ambulance service to residents and visitors in town.

Video Series Addresses Christianity Objections WHITING – The Whiting Bible Church invites the public to its annual summer video series. This four-part series by Ravi Zacharias answers the biggest objections to Christianity today.

This series will be shown at Whiting Bible Church, 95 Lacey Road at its 6 p.m. services on July 31, August 7, 14 and 21. This is a free event.

For any questions, call the church at 732350-9290.

The Pines To Hold Blood Drive

WHITING – The Pines at Whiting will host a blood drive on July 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The American Red Cross is needs donations.

Appointments are not necessary, but preferred.

Sign up by calling 732-849-2015 or visit redcrossblood.org and enter the sponsor code “Pines at Whiting.”

The Infernos Summer Performance

MANCHESTER – La Guardia and Associates presents The Infernos Harmony Summer Musical Tour on August 21 at Harry Wright Lake starting at 7:30 p.m.

Take A Trip To Longwood Gardens WHITING – The Crestwood Village Garden Club will go to Longwood Gardens on September 21. The cost is $52.Contact Stefanie at 732-350-2904 for more information.

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Our goal is to allow us an opportunity to connect people to the world around them in ways they may have forgotten, or never known in the first place; using the most advanced hearing technology available. Several hearing aid manufacturers including GN Resound and Starkey have developed hearing instruments which are iPhone compatible. What do patients like the most about this interactive breakthrough in hearing technology?

Here’s what we’ve gathered: The ability to stream phone calls,

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The ability to make subtle adjustments for environmental changes with the touch of a finger, and that your iPhone remembers those settings, so the next time you return to your favorite places, you won’t need to make the same adjustments.

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Open Door Expands Services NEW JERSEY – The Open Door of NJ was founded in 2006. The agency started an Individual Supports Program statewide.

The success from the Individual Supports Program allowed the program to have the opportunity to expand its services within the agency. Parents of individuals that the program supported gave Open Door ideas to create an adult day program, which provided more structure, socialization and educational activities for individuals with disabilities.

Open Door offers opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities through a variety of services including: residential, day program, supportive employment, respite and transitional in the Ocean and Monmouth area.

The agency’s goal is to expand services, while guiding consumers to achieve their highest potential.

Open Door of NJ is located at 2152 Route 70 in Manchester. Call 732-408-5681 for more information.

Hearing Loss Support Group To Meet In September MANALAPAN – The next meeting of the Ocean-Monmouth Hearing Loss Support Group is on September 11 at 1:30 p.m. at the Manalapan Library, 125 Symmes Drive. Meetings are open to everyone. Projected CART captioning will be provided to aid hearing-challenged attendees.

The Ocean-Monmouth Hearing Loss Support Group is a local organization offering regularly-scheduled meetings and programs. The group offers emotional support, camaraderie, tips and techniques for living with hearing loss, and technical information about hearing assistance devices. Meetings are open to everyone.

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Why You Shouldn’t Eat Leftovers Or Fermented Foods

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Many of you are eating fermented foods and drinking kombucha under the advice of well-meaning practitioners, bloggers or magazine articles you’ve read.

If you have any autoimmune disease (Hashimoto’s, Graves’ disease), or have hypothyroidism, insomnia, gastrointestinal disorders, chronic pain, panic attacks, fatigue, depression, anxiety, chronic headaches, skin rashes or brain fog, your miserable symptoms could be coming from what’s on your plate.

Fermented foods are, by definition, a food that is undergoing the process of turning into alcohol through the use of yeast, bacteria, fungus (mold) or enzymes that break down the food. It’s food that’s starting to rot a little, right? For example, it’s milk that’s starting to rot and turn into cheese. Tofu is fermented soy and sauerkraut is fermented cabbage. Grapes become alcohol.. Ferment a sausage and you’ll get salami.

As you read this today, I want you to ask yourself: Do I react well or badly after eating cheese, cold cuts, yogurt or any fermented food, including tofu and leftovers. Do I react well after drinking wine, soy milk or kombucha?

Did you know one of the top reasons for migraines is fermented foods? The logic in recommendations to restore friendly gut bacteria to your microbiome is important, it’s essential. I’m all for a healthy gut. I’ve been an advocate for probiotic supplementation for two decades, before it became vogue. But the tight junctions in your gut

aren’t really closing up after you eat tofu or drink vinegar (kombucha), and if it is happening, your zonulin levels should come down. Feel free to send me a study that proves that.

Fermented foods may cause uncomfortable side effects for some of you like bloating, flatulence, belching, headaches, palpitations, itchiness and rashes. Fermented foods and drinks are very high in histamine. Eating high-histamine foods can cause histamine levels to skyrocket within minutes and it will accumulate to a sickening level if you cannot break it down fast enough and it accumulates.

Throw out leftovers because they are high in histamine. The Internet is a black hole of bad information. So because fermented foods are high in histamine, I say to avoid them if you have an autoimmune disorder.

Now, I’m not trying to take all your fun away. I know you love some of those foods. I’m not saying they are bad for all of you. But all of you who eat fermented foods or drink fermented drinks know who you are…you are still the ones who are miserable with plaguing symptoms, and if you trace it back in your mind, there may be a correlation to what you are eating and drinking. This is what I want you to think about and if you have the mind clarity, keep a food diary and see if you can track flare-ups to fermented foods.

If you sign up for my free newsletter, I’ll send you an email with a longer version of this article, and a list of foods that are high in histamine.

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

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Travel Committee Plans Upcoming Trips

WHITING – The Meadows of Lake Ridge’s Travel Committee has the following trips planned: August 19: Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, for “Rock, Roll and Soul.” $85 per person, includes bus, show, dinner and dessert buffet.

October 5: Peddler’s Village, Lahaska, PA.

Lunch at Cock-N-Bull, and show “Golden Girls.” Enjoy new shops within walking distance of restaurant.

Trips leave from the Meadows Clubhouse parking lot, 2 Clear Lake Road.

Call Cathy 732-350-2189 or Terry 732-8496939 for details and to register.

Library’s Pain Management Program MANCHESTER – During July, the Manchester branch library will offer a program that is part of the library’s “Chapters of Health” series. “Chapters of Health” programs provide general information on health topics that are of concern to many people. In many cases, the presenters are professionals from local health related organizations that have partnered with the

library to help educate the public.

July 26 at 6 p.m.: “Pain Management.”

Staff from Ocean Integrated Wellness Center will discuss safe and effective natural methods for eliminating or controlling pain without resorting to harmful drugs that can be addictive and have side effects.

Register for any of these free programs online at theoceancountylibrary.org or call 732-657-7600. The Manchester branch of the Ocean County Library is located at 21 Colonial Dr.

Crestwood Village V To Host Car Show WHITING – Crestwood Village V, located at 325 Schoolhouse Road, will hold its Second Annual Classic Car Show on August 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The rain date will be August 14.

There will be music, vendors and classic cars. To enter a classic car into the show, pay the registration fee of $15 per car at the door or $10 in advance.

For registration forms, call Jeanne at 732-350-0700, ext. 203 or email Jeanne at jpereiracv5@comcast.net.

Proceeds from the car show entrants will benefit the K9s for Warriors. K9s For Warriors is dedicated to providing service canines to warriors suffering from post-traumatic stress disability, traumatic brain injury and/or military sexual trauma as a result of military service post September 11. The goal is to empower these warriors to return to civilian life with dignity and independence. K9s For Warriors is a tax-exempt nonprofit organization.

Garden Club To Offer Trips WHITING – The Crestwood Village Garden Club will visit the DuPont Estate in Wilmington, DE, called Nemours, on October 4. Lunch will be at the DuPont Country Club. The cost is $75.

They will also tour three homes at Fairmount Park in Philadelphia for the Holiday House Tour on December 15. The cost is $62.

Call Stefanie at 732-350-2904 for more details.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church To Hold Vacation Bible School MANCHESTER – St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church will have Vacation Bible School from July 18 to 22, 5:30 to 8:15 p.m. This year’s theme is Barnyard Round-Up. The bible school is open to all children ages 4 to those entering fifth grade. Each evening will feature a Bible lesson, crafts, games, music and a snack.

Call 732-350-7391 for registration forms. The church is located at 30 Schoolhouse Road.

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I am not a believer in starting exercise and diet at the same time. I feel that your chances of sticking with both are greater if you start either one a month or two apart.

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WHITING – The Italian American Club of Whiting is hosting a trip to Resorts Casino in Atlantic City on September 11.

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Previous articles reviewed the land use application submission and presentation process; this article will review what is required to be performed after an approval is obtained. The memorialized approval is placed in written form called a Resolution. Part of the Resolution outlines the Condition of Approval, which acts as a checklist of the items that must be submitted to zoning and engineering prior to obtaining construction permits. Satisfying those conditions is called Resolution Compliance.

Once an applicant receives the Resolution of approval, the first requirement is to prepare and publish a Notice of Decision.

This provides a general notice in the official newspaper as to the details of the approval received. Proof of this publication must be provided to the board secretary.

Contained within the Resolution may also be requirements for various legal documents. Examples of these documents are: Lot Consolidation Deeds, which consolidate various lots owned by the applicant under one lot number; Cross-Access Agreements, which will allow neighboring businesses or residents to utilize a common driveway or parking area; and Easements, which earmark certain portions of the property for access by other agencies to maintain or service utility structures or equipment which may be on the property, or may identify portions of the property that are to be undeveloped to preserve the environment or ensure visibility at an intersection.

Of course, this is not a comprehensive list, and what is required depends on the specific reliefs granted in the applicant’s approval. What is consistent through-

out the process is that Dina M. Vicari Esq. these are legal documents requiring the attachment of legal descriptions and reduced plans, requiring review and approval of the Board professionals and, in some cases, the documents must be recorded with the County Clerk. Certainly, the preparation of these documents is best performed by a qualified land use attorney.

Additionally, the Resolution may require plan revisions, payment of additional fees and escrows and approvals from outside agencies. Those agencies may be other local agencies, such as local sewerage, utility and municipal authorities; County agencies, such as Planning Board and Soil Conservation; and/or state agencies, such as NJDOT and NJDEP. Again, each applicant requires a combination of varying approvals. This office can coordinate the receipt of those approvals and prepare a final submission to the local land use board to successfully complete Resolution Compliance. Receiving Resolution Compliance approval will then allow the applicant to construct their proposed project.

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Competitive pay, bonus opportunities, free advanced education, health/dental benefits, 401K, PTO and more. EOE. Call Shannon at 856-520-2251 or haircuttery.com/careers,apply today! (32) 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) Bookkeeping/Payroll – full-time.

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(30) 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) 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 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) P T M a i n t e n a n c e – Va r i o u s physical duties of 55+ community in Lakewood. Send resume to lhwmanager@optonline.net. (31) 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)

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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) 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. (32) 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.

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(30) Auto Mechanic – Tires, alignments, under car service. Uniforms, benefits and paid holidays. 732-270-6700. (32) Now Hiring CNA’s/NA’s – Immediate work available at Leisure Park, a Five Star Senior Living Community. FT/PT. All shifts available. Inquire within, 1400 Route 70, Lakewood, New Jersey 08701.

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County Urges Precaution During Extreme Heat

OCEAN COUNTY – In response to the recent rise in temperatures, Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari, liaison to the Office of Senior Services, said the heatwave is especially dangerous to the county’s senior citizens. “We ask our seniors to drink plenty of water and stay indoors in air conditioning if possible,” Vicari said.

“Family members, friends and neighbors should also check in with older residents to ensure that they are okay.”

The Office of Senior Services, with the assistance of the Health Department, has prepared a free “Beat the Heat” guide filled with tips and advice on how to stay safe during the summer’s hottest days.

The guide is available under the Office of Senior Services on the Ocean County website co.ocean.nj.us or by calling 800-668-4899.

Vicari said the 21 branches of the Ocean County Library system are open normal hours and are fully air conditioned.

“Each local library branch makes for an ideal cooling station,” he said.

“There are some very simple precautions that can be taken to keep s safe during extended periods of heat,” said Daniel Regenye, Ocean County Health

Police Departments Enforce Click It Or Ticket Program

Department (OCHD) public health coordinator. “This is especially important for children and seniors who are more at risk for heat-related illnesses. Stay in the air-conditioning, drink plenty of f luids, water is best, avoid caffeine and alcohol, wear light clothing and limit outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day.

Take these necessary precautions to prevent serious health effects such as heat exhaustion or heat stroke: Stay cool – If residents do not have air-conditioning, visit the local library, a supermarket, the mall, the movies, or other public locations with air-conditioning.

Stay hydrated – Drink more water than usual. Drink from two to four cups of water every hour while working or exercising outside. Avoid alcohol or liquids containing high amount of sugar.

Stay informed – Check the local news for extreme heat warning and safety tips.

Keep family members aware of weather and heat safety information.

Visit the Ocean County Health Department website at ochd.org or follow the Health Department on Twitter@OCpublichealth for more information.

OCEAN COUNTY – “Click It or Ticket” mobilization played a role in the effort to keep people safe on the nation’s roads and highways. From May 23 to June 5, law enforcement agencies in New Jersey, and nationwide, conducted “Click It or Ticket” campaigns that incorporate zero-tolerance enforcement of safety belt laws with paid advertising and the support of government agencies, local coalitions and school officials to increase safety belt use and defend against one of the greatest threats to us all – serious injury or death in traffic crashes.

“Click It or Ticket” is a high-publicity law enforcement effort that gives people more of a reason to buckle up – the increased threat of a traffic ticket. Most people buckle up for safety. But for some people, it is the threat of the ticket that spurs them to put on a safety belt. In “Click It or Ticket” programs, law enforcement agencies are asked to mobilize to focus on safety belt violations and publicize the stepped-up effort through news media and advertising. It is the two-pronged approach that

makes these campaigns powerful: not only are tickets issued to unbelted motorists, but the surrounding publicity ensures that people know they are more likely to get a ticket.

“Click It or Ticket” campaigns and similar efforts have increased safety belt use in cities, states and even in an entire region of the country. In New Jersey, 372 police agencies participated in the May 2015 “Click It or Ticket” enforcement mobilization. New Jersey’s seat belt usage rate currently stands at 91.36 percent, up from 87.59 percent in 2014 and the highest usage rate since the 94.51 percent that was recorded in 2011.

The following Ocean County police departments received $5,000 grants under Click It or Ticket: Barnegat, Bay Head, Har vey Cedars, Jackson, Lakehurst, Lakewood, Long Beach, Manchester, Matoloking, Ocean County Sheriff’s Office, Pine Beach, Plumsted, Point Pleasant Beach, Point Pleasant, Ship Bottom and Stafford.

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The cadence of his voice reveals a compassion that is as genuine as it is heart-felt. In a business which concerns itself with traumatic family situations, Joel’s caring bedside manner seems all-the-more important.

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Joel’s misfortunes commenced when he was about 35 years old with the news that his widowed sister Helen had been diagnosed with terminal skin cancer. Consequently, Markel and his wife Stephanie took Helen and her two young sons into their home. “We could not find a home health care agency that provided the full-time care my sister required’’, Markel recollected. “On top of that, my sister lamented over never seeing the same person twice.

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During this trying time, Markel learned a lot about home health care agencies. He learned that most were very limited in terms of the care that was provided. Most only provided services for geriatric care; with very few providing care for children and fewer still for both the old and the young. He also discovered that there were almost no nurses who were qualified to care for patients who were severely sick. “The care that was available at this time was not adequate for us,” Markel recounts.

“My wife and I realized that virtually all health care agencies were deficient both from a professional and emotional standpoint.”

Tragically, Joel Markel’s sister Helen died shortly after his son Ryan was born and Ryan—who had acute complications from birth—passed at 11 months of age. As a result of these tribulations, Markel’s heart— although filled with grief— began to orient itself in a more empathetic sphere. “I longed to talk with parents

who lost children. I wanted to help them with their pain and in turn for them to help me. I wanted to comfort them and for them to comfort me—I needed some kind of support!”

Markel reminisced with unbridled passion.

Teeming with empathy, Markel resolved to start a support group for fathers who lost children. This under-

explains. To be sure, at Preferred, caregivers provide an important social connection for their patients as well as an outlet to social activities—with transportation to adult day care or simply having company or professional assistance for a walk in the neighborhood.

Preferred Home Health Care’s success Markel attributes almost exclusively to its tenet: “Home Health Care with Feeling.”

He believes it’s that emphasis on compassion for others which has sustained the agency for more than 25 years. “We care for people and are committed to helping as many people in need of quality home health care as possible” says Markel. Preferred services include care for infants, babies, adults and seniors, tailored to meet each patient’s specific needs. The agency provides around-the-clock or hourly service, with either medical or non-medical assistance available.

Whether it is 24 hour service from a registered nurse or 3 hour a day care from a home health aide, the company’s underlying mission remains singular—to treat each patient like family in the comfort of their home, (rather than living in a hospital) promoting independence and dignity for an optimal quality of life.

“Every caregiver at Preferred must have a bona fide passion for the work they do,” Markel expresses. “It’s not just a preference,

“We care for people and are committed to helping as many people in need of quality home health care as possible” – Joel Markel taking, however, quickly revealed itself to be one of futility insofar as fathers had no desire communicating their losses to one another.

This harrowing time in Markel’s life he aptly described as his ‘Book of Job’ time. Nevertheless, it was this dark period which shed light on the significance of quality home health care in people’s lives. “I started really contemplating the possibility of running a home health care agency,” Markel reflected. This contemplation became a reality when—after reading in The New York Times that a home health care agency in central New Jersey was for sale—Markel shortly after bought the company with the intent of dedicating all his efforts to providing comprehensive home health care ‘with feeling’ to people in the greatest need.

Servicing New Jersey and Pennsylvania, Markel’s vision of providing superior home health care with an emotional touch has been fully actualized by Preferred: “We foster a culture of emotional connectivity here. It is essential for our caregivers to assume a familial role for the people they take care of,” Markel

it’s a prerequisite,” he continues.

Although hiring caregivers who are passionate is paramount at Preferred, other more tangible qualifications are important as well.

For instance, all of the caregivers that work for the agency are fully licensed, bonded and insured, and are subject to a thorough screening and vetting process. Indeed, it is this fusion of ‘passion’ and ‘quality’ which really distinguishes Preferred from its competitors and serves as the principal impetus for the company’s long-standing success.

Registered nurses and licensed practical nurses also figure prominently within Preferred Home Health Care’s family of professionals. For more than 20 years, these highly skilled caregivers provide stateof-the-art services and technology to their patients. In addition, the clinical professionals at Preferred teach patients and their families how to manage their illnesses or injuries and explain post-treatment home care needs, such as: diet, nutrition, exercise programs and self-administration of medication. The RNs

and LPNs at Preferred are also instrumental in establishing a care plan or contribute to an existing plan developed by the patient’s doctor.

When Joel Markel bought Preferred, over 20 years ago, he could never have envisioned the company’s current status as a multi-faceted, premiere health care agency.

By surrounding himself with good, smart, highly qualified people who shared his ‘philosophy of care,’ Markel set out to create a health care agency that went far beyond its traditional confines. For instance, more than half of the agency’s patients are children who have serious medical conditions. These children are cared for by RNs with specialized pediatric expertise which is second-to-none, who provide the most advanced, integrated and extensive services available. Preferred also provides individual care for children while at school, assisting with bus transportation, fieldtrips and providing a clinical eye that is as vigilant as it is consequential.

To say that Preferred Home Health Care and Nursing Services was born out of tragedy is as true as the changing seasons. The idea to start the business began with Markel’s difficulty of not being able to find quality home health care for both his terminally sick sister and seriously ill son, and tragically culminating with their respective deaths. But it was this dark experience which made Markel aware of the importance of comprehensive home health care and which ultimately motivated him to create Preferred Home Health Care and Nursing Services—home health care ‘with feeling.’ You can reach Preferred anytime via preferredcares.com or by calling 800-603-CARE (2273).

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of July 16-July 22

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Inhale inspiration and fresh ideas, but exhale an urge to break off and go off on your own. Consider ideas that inspire you to attempt bigger and better things in the week ahead without going off on a tangent.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Watch where you put your feet, for the toes you step on may not be your own. You’ll feel sociable in the week ahead but someone could be too focused on making a profit. Be mindful of the feelings of others.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Intelligence has impact. Your ideas and words can incite a heated discussion or comfortable conversation as this week unfolds. Social situations might cause you some confusion when you are pulled two ways.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Place business and pleasure at opposite ends of the spectrum in the week to come. Attempts to gain the upper hand in business through social maneuvering could backfire. Focus your energy on creative outlets.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Get ahead of the game. Your preference may be to hide away in a peaceful nook and meditate. Pay attention to a nagging inner voice that tells you a job must be completed. This week you can get a jump on the competition.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You could sit around and look pretty or take steps to be beautiful. Head off to the gym for a workout or ask a friend to join you in a bike ride. Fresh air and exercise can revitalize your relationships in the week ahead.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may

find that your popularity drops like a rock when you focus on business instead of pleasure. Think things through before you make major purchases in the week ahead. You may be susceptible to the hard sell.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Whistle while you work your magic this week. You intuitively know what will please other people and they hang on your every word. Brainstorming sessions could lead to major improvements and brilliant solutions.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): There’s no need to be seen as a moody loner.

Those you care about are uncomfortable doing some things all on their own. Be a good sport this week and join someone on a trip to the store or to the movies.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Nothing fuels inspiration and insights like the anticipation of a change. You may be anxious to leave your rut as this week unfolds but could find that the grass is not much greener on the other side of the fence.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Make money management work for your profit. Pick up a magazine or buy a book. A conversation with a casual friend could elicit brilliant ideas and methods to spin your copper pennies into gold this week PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): A candle’s own light is not diminished if it lights another candle. Unleash your creativity and share good ideas and news with others in the week ahead.

Be wary of bad habits that may rub family members the wrong way.

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Wolfgang Puck’s Kitchen Master The Secrets Behind An Award-Worthy Asian Seafood Dish

By Wolfgang Puck

Exactly 22 years ago, I was invited to create the food for the premiere party of a blockbuster summer film unlike anything the movie-going public had ever seen.

No, it didn’t feature spaceships flying through the galaxy or dinosaurs run amok. It was just the story of a simple man who lived an extraordinary life - a life he summed up by comparing it to a box of chocolates.

Yes, that movie was “Forrest Gump.”

And the extraordinary lead performance

by Tom Hanks went on to win him his second Oscar, after taking one home the year before for “Philadelphia.”

For that event, the studio asked me to make a special seafood dish with Southeast Asian influences. I’m not sure what led them to such a request, though I do know that the first Thai restaurants had begun opening in Los Angeles only two decades before, and they were still considered something new and hip. Whatever the reason, I decided to come up with a Thai-style preparation for mussels, a dish full of exciting flavors that my chefs and I could prepare quickly and easily so we could send out fresh batch after batch to the large gathering.

Considering how exotic Thai seasonings seem to most people, even today, though the cuisine is certainly almost as familiar now as Chinese, you might have stopped and wondered when I described that dish as being quick and easy. It really is. The real barrier people have to preparing Thai Curried Mussels, the recipe I made for the premiere and share here, is not that it requires any special equipment or techniques; it’s simply that the ingredients aren’t commonly found in the pantries of most home kitchens in America.

That doesn’t have to be the case anymore. In almost any good-sized city, and many small towns as well, you can now find ethnic Southeast Asian markets.

Many well-stocked supermarkets everywhere also carry a surprising number of ingredients from the Thai kitchen, including those I call for in this recipe, including bright, zesty-tasting kaffir lime leaves and fresh lemongrass, spicy Thai chiles and Thai curry powder. And you can also find and purchase them online.

Add fresh mussels that you buy the same day you’ll cook them, and keep them fresh and cold in your refrigerator. Scrub thoroughly under cold running water, pull off the “beards” at their hinges, and you’re ready to have this dish ready to serve (as an appetizer for four people or a main dish for two) in well under half an hour of cooking time.

And who knows? Your new dish may win you a special award from your family and friends!

THAI CURRIED MUSSELS Serves 2 to 4 8 scallions, root ends trimmed, 4 left whole, 4 finely chopped 1/4 cup (60 mL) peanut oil, plus extra for serving 1 large kaffir lime leaf, crushed, or 2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest 1-inch (2.5-m) piece fresh ginger, preferably young, finely chopped, about 1 1/2 tablespoons 1 stalk fresh lemongrass, bottom 4 inches (10 cm) smashed and split lengthwise 2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped 3 fresh Thai green chiles, or other small hot fresh green or red chiles 1 heaping teaspoon Thai red cur r y powder 1 heaping teaspoon ground turmeric 1/3 cup (85 mL) unseasoned rice vinegar 1/2 cup (125 mL) good-quality canned tomato sauce 2 pounds (1 kg) large, fresh mussels, such as green-lipped variety (about 16 large mussels), thoroughly scrubbed and debearded 1/2 cup (125 mL) water, plus more as needed 2 to 3 teaspoons granulated sugar About 2 1/4 cups (560 mL) steamed rice 4 small sprigs fresh cilantro, for garnish Fill a large bowl with water and ice. Cut off the tops of 4 of the scallions to get pieces about 5 inches long. Cut through the green tops lengthwise 2 or 3 times to form strips attached to the base. Place in the ice water and refrigerate.

Heat the oil in a large wide pan over high heat. Add the chopped scallion, kaffir lime leaf (or lime zest), ginger, lemongrass, garlic and chiles. Saute until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the curry powder and turmeric; stir to combine.

Immediately stir in the vinegar to deglaze the pan. Add the tomato sauce, and stir well to combine it with the other ingredients. Add the mussels and stir well to combine them with the sauce.

Stir in the water to bring the sauce to a consistency that coats the mussels evenly. Sprinkle in the sugar, cover the pan and reduce the heat to medium. Cook 8 to 10 minutes until all the mussels have opened, adding more water as necessary to keep them steaming. Discard any unopened mussels.

Pull open the shells a bit more and arrange the cooked mussels on a platter or in a large, shallow bowl. Spoon some sauce over them. Garnish with the drained scallion brushes. Drizzle with peanut oil. Serve with steamed rice, top with the remaining sauce and garnish with cilantro.

(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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