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July 16, 2016
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 f looded 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. In Barnegat, the township committee issued a Nixle alert saying ribbons of support were now being distributed. “We are devastated and appalled at the wanton slaughter of Police Officers in Dallas, Texas. It is blight on the very fabric of America. Please join the Township Committee members in offering prayers for our fallen Heroes and their families,” said the committee in its public message. “Anyone choosing to join with us –Photos by Lois Rogers by displaying a Blue Ribbon as a symbol of Top, Church Warden Dennis Bellars, right, and Father Douglas Eberly by the pilings for the new St. Elisabeth’s Chapel-by- our support and mourning for these fallen the-Sea. The chapel sits across from the ocean and will rise 10 feet above sea level once complete. knights can contact the Mayor directly and By Lois Rogers the rise again. Retired Canon John T. Morrow was one you will be supplied with one at no charge. ORTLEY BEACH – About four years after The rows of pilings recently pounded into of many church goers who reflected on the They can be worn on clothing, hung from it was swept away by Superstorm Sandy, St. the ground. The pilings will help elevate the affection in which the original chapel – car antennas, mailboxes, doors, etc.” Those interested can receive a ribbon at Elisabeth’s Chapel-by-the-Sea in the Ortley new chapel 10 feet above sea level, where thought to be the oldest surviving building Beach section of Toms River is clearly on it sits just across the street from the ocean. (Chapel - See Page 5) (Dallas - See Page 7)
Nearly 7 Decades Of Ocean County Fair
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 arti-
cles from the fair’s past, which dates back to 1947, when it was more of an agricultural field day than the rides, concerts and food vendors that are a part of today’s festivities. 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 (Fair - See Page 7)
County Considers Move, Closing Its TR Garage
By Jennifer Peacock OCEAN COUNTY – County government is looking to build a garage in Manchester, and would likely close the county garage in Jackson and move operations from Toms River as a result. 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.
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“I know the County bought the property at the 547 end of Ridgeway Road and got 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,” Manchester Council Vice President Samuel Fusaro told The Toms River 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 (Garage - See Page 24)
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in Ortley Beach and one of the oldest on the barrier island – was held. “It wasn’t just people from Ortley Beach,” who were shaken by the loss of the chapel, so in harmony with the island’s seashore architecture, he said. “Letters came in from people all over the country.” Senior Warden Dennis Bellars said that before the storm, he said he never realized “how beloved the original building was. The number of condolence emails was unbelievable.” The outpouring, he said, reflected the scores of people – generations in fact – who had come to worship and celebrate lifetime events including marriage and baptism – in the small cedar shake building that only sat about 75 comfortably. In an earlier interview, he and Rich Catania, a member of the board of trustees and liaison between the chapel and the contractors, discussed the new building which is expected to cost about $1.2 million. The shingled exterior will be a familiar site as will the same kind of wood that once warmed the interior. “The ambiance remains just as it was with the same wood and the same coloring,” Catania said. But the new chapel – at 3,300-square-feet – will be about triple the size of the old building. It will seat about 115 and its 5-foot-wide center aisle will allow fathers to walk their daughters down the aisle with ease. The elevation will place it above the 7-foot water mark required by the federal government, Catania said. Like many buildings on
The Toms River Times, July 16, 2016, Page 5 the barrier island, the elevation could have gone higher – leaving church members to navigate 20 steps to the front door but “it just didn’t make sense,” he said. As it is, the trustees put a lot of energy and insight into ensuring the structure will be ADA compliant, installing both an elevator and a ramp to enable easy access for all. Construction should begin once final permits from the township have been approved, which Bellars and Catania were momentarily awaiting. “If all goes according to schedule, we’re hoping for a late summer opening,” restoring the chapel to the place it has held in the heart of the community since 1885, Bellars said. While insurance payments for the lost chapel, including some of the interior furnishings, and an ongoing fund-raising campaign have raised a goodly amount, Bellars and Catania said there are still many needs to be met including the replacement of three large stained glass windows and landscaping. They described the latter as a township priority which is likely to be a major cost. In a fund raising letter this spring, Canon Morrow reached out to all those who have “worshiped at St. Elisabeth’s through the years” to become a “part of the work and financial support that will make the Chapel a reality.” He asked them to focus on the fact that “only our building was swept away, we the people of St. Elisabeth’s are still the church no matter where we worship.” But, he noted, down through the centuries, the faithful have always yearned “for a church home, a tangible building, a place in which we can gather
to worship, pray and work for the building of God’s Kingdom on Earth.” That yearning was palpable after the Sunday, Memorial Day service as the congregation stayed put in the Fellowship Hall where they have worshiped since Memorial Day weekend of 2013 when repairs to that building which had taken in about 15 inches of water from Sandy were completed. Temporary worship sites including Easter Dover Baptist Church offered welcome respite and are still, two years later, fondly recalled. During the fellowship hour, members of the congregation shared coffee, pastries, warm memories and hopes for the future. Trudy Klock, Toni Catania (Rich’s wife) and Linda Amato, shared the growing anticipation. Like one of about 200 homeowners in Ortley Beach, Amato lost her house. That she also lost her church during such a desperate time was the biggest blow, she said. “I felt worse about the church. The house is a house. The chapel is a very unique place,”
she said. The women agreed that the loss of a place of spiritual comfort, friendship and fellowship was very hard to bear. “We have such fellowship here,” Klock said. “I’ve only been a member for four years and when I was in the hospital, I got a card signed by everyone who is a member. That is really saying something.” “It doesn’t matter if you come one time here or you come every week, there is a real sense of being welcome,” Amato said. Now that the chapel is on the near horizon, after all the loss and there’s a real sense of hope, said Dorothy Ross, the church treasurer for 15 years. “This is my second family,” she said. “There is such welcome here. I’d do anything and everything” to bring the chapel back. St. Elisabeth Chapel is holding its annual fund raising gift auction on July 26. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; calling begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 600 Washington Street, Toms River. Limited seating, tickets are $10 each. Call 732-793-2865.
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ends in front of the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library on Washington Street. The tour will make stops at historic buildings and sites mostly along Washington Street, E. Water Street and Hooper Avenue. Reservations must be made in advance. For more information, or to reserve a spot on the tour, call 732-664-1318 or send an email to tomsriverwalkingtour@gmail.com.
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line-up. While the number of participants in the farm and animal demonstrations remain steady, Adams said this year the number of vendors has grown. “I think that’s a sign of the recovering economy.” 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 not 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
The Toms River Times, July 16, 2016, Page 7 their prized stock. 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 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 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 were 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.
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town clerk’s office in town hall, or by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope, to Mayor John J. Novak/Blue Ribbon, Barnegat Township, 900 West Bay Avenue, Barnegat, NJ 08005. In Manchester, 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 of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile by police in separate incidents, had one likely sniper who shot 12 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 nearby cement bulkhead on the dead-end street and fled. He was found an hour later with a gunshot wound, and transported by Toms River EMS for treatment. Stocco did not release the name of the suspect, any charges, or the names of the responding officers.
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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 A mer ican 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 f rom u n i nt e nt ion al 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 ar rests 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 9-1-1 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 sur vival, 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 American 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,” isthe 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 without 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
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centers. These centers provide 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 rishna Janmashtami, Ganesha Chaturthi, Onam, Navaratri, Duser ra, Diwali,Goverdhan Puja, Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Vasant Panchami, Maha Shivarat r i, 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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TOMS RIVER – Outdoor art is back in Downtown Toms R iver. The Toms River Business Development Cor poration presents, “Sports, Fitness and Wellness Sculpture Exhibition Summer.” There will be 20 sculptures featured around the Downtown area through September. The statues were created by Brian Hanlon, a classically trained master sculptor from Toms River
OCEA N COU N T Y – Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato recently announced details of his Summer Safety/Enforcement Initiative to address rising fatalities, 55 alcohol/ narcotics motor vehicle arrests, numerous serious accidents and moving motor vehicle violations that have occurred from 2015 to the present on Route 528. “Ocean County Law Enforcement must be pro-active in our efforts to keep motorists safe. A review of crash/arrest/traffic enforcement statistics, a rise in fatalities for CR 528, and the huge influx of additional summer commuters on this roadway, calls for a prudent coordinated traffic safety response. As in the case of CR 539 last summer, I have called upon all depar tments having jurisdiction in the area to do their part in alleviating these concerns and resolving potential safety issues,” said Prosecutor Coronato. This safety/enforcement initiative on Route 528 between Mantoloking and Plu msted Boroug h encompasses five municipal jurisdictions traversing 26 miles of roadway in Ocean County from Milepost 14 to 40. The road crosses through the towns of Mantoloking, Brick,
with over 300 public and private art pieces. He has received national awards for his work specializing in bronze statues and plazas. He has also been the subject of several news features and documentaries. He is currently serving as the official sculptor for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Last month, off icials from the township, the Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation, Toms River BID,
Ocean County Library and Toms River-Ocean County Chamber of Commerce cut the ribbon to unveil the statues to the public. The Ocea n Cou nt y Libra r y w il l t ie -i n it s su m me r reading program, which has a sports and fitness theme, in with the sculptures. Come take a tour and check out Hanlon’s collection of statues featuring Yogi Berra, Larry Holmes, Jerry Coleman, the MSU
Bear and Dr. James Naismith. Maps are available in Tow n Hall or at the Toms River BID off ice located at 218 Main St. Keeping with the ar t theme, new this year on the first Thursday of every month is the “Downtown Art Stroll,” presented by t he Tom s R ive r A r t ist C om mu n it y a nd Tom s River BID. From 5 to 8 p.m., check out visual artists, musicians, poets and performing artists. Spend
the evening in Downtown Toms River – grab a bite to eat at one of the many restaurants, shop and learn about art. Finally, on July 16, the Tom s R ive r BI D presents the “Summer in the Street” festival. The event will have a little bit of ever ything summer has to offer including live entertainment, food vendors, craters, a free car nival game area for the kids, rides and much more. For
Summer Safety Initiative Aggressively Enforces Traffic Laws Lakewood, Jackson and Plumsted. Ad d it ion a l ly, O c e a n County law enforcement will also partner with the New Jersey State Police and the Police Departments of Bordentown, Chesterfield and North Hanover to focus increased enforcement efforts on Route 528 from milepost 0 to 14 in Burlington County. The planned response is the result of extensive meeti ngs called for by Prosecutor Coronato with local police chiefs, county officers/officials, NJ State Police, NJ Office of Highway Traff ic Safety and the Ocean County Road/ Engineering Departments to assure a full safety review of this major artery traversing Ocean County utilizing the proven plan of action covering three critical components: enforcement, engineering and education. The crafted initiative is a coordinated multi-jurisdictional/ agency effort supported by the chiefs of police and department heads from the following jurisdictions/ agencies: Ocean Count y Prosecutor’s Off ice, Ocean County Sheriff’s Department, NJ State Police Troop “C” – Tactical Patrol Unit, NJ State Police – Transportation Safety
Bureau, NJ Office of Highway Traffic Safety, Ocean County Road Department, Ocean County Engineering Department, Mantoloking Police Department, Brick Police Department, Lakewood Police Department, Jackson Police Depar tment, Plumsted Police Department, NJ State Police Troop “C” – Bordentown Station Burlington County, Bordentown Police Depa r t ment – Bu rli ng ton County ,Chesterfield Police Department – Burlington County and North Hanover Police Department – Burlington County. The enforcement element of the initiative, which ran from June 17 to 30, was meant to bring vigilant and aggressive enforcement of all those motor vehicle moving and equipment violations that are major contributor y causes to crashes. These causes include, but are not limited to, improper passing, excessive speed, driving while under the influence, aggressive driving, improper turning, failing to yield, inattentive driving, disregard of traffic signal, following too close and various commercial carrier violations such as overweight, equipment maintenance and brake pressure. Additionally as part of the
enforcement efforts, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office personnel assigned to the detail utilized unmarked police vehicles to report any aggressive and erratic driving to operating marked units, all policing agencies were encouraged to utilize patrol vehicles equipped with automated license plate readers, and var iable message sig ns were strategically placed
along the roadway during the course of the initiative. The engineering aspect of the initiative included a review by Ocean County Engineering of the accidents and specific roadway dynamics to determine if ‘rumble strips’ or other possible safety improvements may be appropriate for portions of the roadway. The education element included signage, media post-
Alfonso Manforti t hose 21 a nd over, t he Toms River Volunteer Fire Company 1 is sponsoring a beer and wine garden. The festival takes place on Washington Street from noon until 6 p.m. For more information, c h e c k o u t t h e B I D’s c a l e n d a r of e ve n t s a t downtowntomsriver.com.
ings, radio public service announcements, awareness posters and coordinated social media postings by all the partnering agencies. As evident by recent localized media releases on enforcement, Prosecutor Coronato directed all participating chiefs to be proactive in keeping media informed of enforcement effor ts, crash stats and initiative developments.
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JULY 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 732269-4456 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. For further information, contact the Parish Office at 732-350-2121, Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. or to make arrangements to purchase tickets at a more convenient time. The event is open to all and is family-friendly. 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 has tapestry of 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.
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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. AUGUST Fifth Annual Night Out Against Crime begins at 5 p.m. at Veteran’s Park in Bayville. This night will feature the township’s police and fire departments, first aid squads and other public safety agencies. Vehicles and equipment will be on display, and the DARE program will be on hand with games and prizes for children. The Country band YeeHaw will also perform. Call 732-269-4456 for more information. Beach Ball-A-Palooza will run from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Bay Front Field, 1198 Bandon Road, Toms River. This party is for the entire family. There will be live music by Jimmy and the Parrots and other entertainment, such as pontoon boat rides, food trucks games and rides. There is no admission fee. For more information, visit oceancountyparks.org. Long Branch Jazz & Blues Festival on the Great Lawn at the Promenade from noon to 9:30 p.m. There will be a music stage, crafters, kid’s activities and the beach.
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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 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 average; 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
clinical 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. For more information about the Practical Nursing program at OCVTS, visit ocvts.org or call 732-473-3100 ext. 3137.
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TOMS RIVER – Joao Domingos came to the United States from Portugal three decades ago, but his desire to improve his English language skills and his knowledge of America brings him to the Ocean County Library on a weekly basis. Domingos, of Beachwood, has been a part of the Ocean County Library’s English Conversation Group for the past five years. The program is held at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in the Hometown Dairy room at Toms River branch library, 101 Washington St. The program also takes place at the Jackson, Lakewood, Beachwood, Little Egg Harbor and Point Pleasant Beach library branches. “Joao is one of our regulars. He is always here,” Christine Becauccio said. Becauccio coordinates the Wednesday sessions and is one of three volunteers who oversee the hour long program. Graham Bright co-leads the program with Becauccio during the year. The Tuesday session is coordinated during the summer months by former police officer, Natalie Barlista. Becauccio said that she enjoys helping people improve their English speaking skills and helping them understand the nuances of American culture. “Even after living here for so long my English is still not as good as I would like it to be. It is important to me to be able to speak it better and this class is one of the things I do to keep busy. I have learned a lot,” Domingos said. Becauccio, who also works at the Toms River branch as a monitor, said becoming part of the English Conversation program was a natural extension of her devotion to the library. “I retired four years ago as an executive assistant at Bay Shore Hospital. I always loved the library and wanted to be a part of the wonderful atmosphere here. I have been part of the program for the last four years.” Chunmei Chen works with Becauccio at the library. Chen attends the English Conversation classes to improve her English conversation skills
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Ocean County Hunger Relief Seeks Food, Clothing & Furniture Donations
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Hunger Relief and Thrift Warehouse can use donations of food, clothes, furniture and more. Twelve percent of residents in Ocean County live in households with incomes below 100 percent of the federal poverty line. The organization feeds 6,000 to 7,000 people per month, of which approximately 50 percent are children. Local hunger is solvable with donations from other residents. The food bank accepts all non-perishable food donations, but especially needs these nutritious items: tuna and canned meat, meals in a can (stew, chili, soup), peanut butter and jelly, cereal, canned vegetables, canned fruit and single serving boxes. Avoid donating items packed in glass and any expired items, as the organization does not give out expired food. All food donations, feeding
and services are provided for free. The organization also accepts: soap, toilet paper, can openers, laundry detergent, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, paper plates, plastic utensils, razors (male and female), garbage bags, diapers in all sizes, baby formula, wipes and baby food.
Also, accepted are men’s, women’s and children’s clothing donations and shoes for all seasons in good condition. Furniture in good condition is accepted by Ocean County Hunger Relief. Items that are sought after include: bedroom sets, dining room sets, sofas/ sofa beds, working applianc-
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Kids Travelin’ Tennis Lessons OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation will conduct a Travelin’ Tennis Program. These tennis classes include instruction on the use of tennis rackets and balls. Registration is mandatory, rain days cannot be rescheduled. The program dates are as follows: July 18 to 21, Beach Haven, Pearl Street and Bay Avenue. Classes will run from 11 a.m. to noon. The program number is 243502-1E. July 25 to 28, Lavallette, Bayside Park. Classes will run from 10 to 11 a.m. and 11 a.m. to noon. The program numbers are 243502-1F and 243502-1G respectively. August 1 to 4, Point Pleasant, Beaver Dam Creek County Park. Classes will run from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. The program number is 243502-1H. The fee is $14 per child and all classes are held Monday through Thursday. To register, send a check made payable to the “County of Ocean” to: Ocean County Parks and Recreation, 1198 Bandon Road, Toms River, NJ 08753. Provide a name, address and daytime telephone number, along with the program number when registering. To receive more information or to receive a Parks and Recreation newsletter, call 732-5069090 or visit oceancountyparks.org.
Lavallette Holds Summer Concert Series
LAVALLETTE – Lavallette is holding concerts all summer long at the gazebo, located at 1306 Grand Central Ave. The concerts are held on Sundays, beginning at 7 p.m. Upcoming performances include: July 17: Wilbur Witteman Orchestra July 24: Ragtimers July 31: Little Bit of Heaven August 7: Judge & Jury August 14: John Luckinbill Pops Orchestra August 21: Strictly Sixties August 28: Wilbur Witteman Big Band Bootcamp September 4: Little Bit of Heaven The concert schedule is subject to change. More information can be found at Lavallette. org/heritage.
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SEASIDE PARK Beach Block Home 2 BR, 1 BA home is on a 50 x 100 lot. Walk to the Ocean every day, walk or bike to Island St Park. Home has been in the family since 1967. There is a side by side bedroom, one bath, living room and kitchen area home. Each unit has its own heat and AC, but does share water. Fix up or start all over and build your dream home at the beach, a great location! $498,000. #21607272 Call Donna Walesiewicz 732-244-4900
5 BR, 5.1 BA, 3 car garage home sits high on a corner lot. Grand foyer w/ 22’ ceilings, open floor plan, hdwd & tile flooring, large FR, DR, en-suite MBR with huge walk in closet and nanny / in-law suite. Other amenities include laundry on each level, 4 gas fireplaces, central vac, office and partially finished basement with 2nd entrance in the garage. The grounds are professionally landscaped with mature specimen trees, a waterfall to a pond, private deck and Sylvan gunite heated pool with a spa. $939,900. #21623824 Call Lisa Lombardi-Bergstrom 732-244-4900
TOMS RIVER Award Winning Prima Builders This new construction home is in Prestigious North Dover. Expansive one acre lot situated on the Bey Lea Golf Course with views of the lake. Amenities about in this 3,800 sq ft Neo-Classical designed home featuring 4/5 BRs, 2.5 BAs, 9’ ceilings on the 1st floor, 42” wood burning fireplace, custom granite counters and a 3 car garage. Builder has design center to assist with custom options/upgrades to make this home your own. $765,000. #21534654 Call George Shenewolf 732-244-4900.
Custom Built Colonial 5 BR, 4 BA, 3 car garage on a private 1 acre, gorgeous landscaped property. Foyer leads to open floor plan, top of the line updated kitchen, classically elegant home with French doors to DR, huge FR, gas frpl, cathedral ceiling, skylights, decorative crown molding, Master bedroom with sitting area, vaulted ceiling, en-suite bathroom, large BRs and a finished basement with a full bath. Breath taking private fenced in backyard, heated in ground pool, oversized stamped concrete patio, shed, all professionally landscaped, and a 3 car garage. $689,000. #21622093 Call Diane Della Rocca 732-244-4900.
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Waterfront Attractive waterfront home situated on an expansive 75 x 100 lagoon lot with quick access to Silver Bay. Custom built in 2003 featuring 4 BRs, 2.5 BAs, 2 car garage, hardwood floors, first floor office, second floor laundry room, double wall ovens, central vac and 3 zone HWBB heat. A picturesque yard that includes a raised deck, hot tub, cabana and outside shower. The bulkhead and dock are 5 years young along with a jet ski lift makes this home an amazing value. $575,000. #21600279 Call George Shenewolf 732-244-4900 TOMS RIVER NORTH DOVER
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4 BR, 2.5 BA, 2 car garage has had one owner. Many upgrades include a Master bedroom that is 18 x 13 with a walk in closet and 2 additional closets. Huge finished basement, fireplace in den, special 130 gallon hot water heater and a 6 zone sprinkler on well. Professionally landscaped on a dead end street and a Timbertex, 16 x 27 rear party deck. $455,000. #21625612 Call Mark Kotzas 732-244-4900
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5,000 SF home on 1 acre of land in an established neighborhood, featuring 5 BRs, 5 BAs, huge custom kitchen, elegant DR, formal LR, FR, sunroom, library w/ spiral staircase to 2nd floor and entrance into a wrap around greenhouse. MBA w/ whirlpool tub, double sinks and shower, 3 car garage, 4 frpls, IG salt water pool w/ built in hot tub and waterfall, extensive landscaping, full finished bsmt, 12 zone HWBB heat, 2 zone AC, new roof and pool tile work. $799,000. #21617007 Call Lisa Lombardi Bergstrom or Robert Cox 732-244-4900
TOMS RIVER New Construction A fantastic new home ready for its first owner! Featuring 4 BRs, 2.5 BA, 2 car garage, two s tor y foyer, basement, a “flex” room that could be a 5th bedroom on the main floor could be a study, etc. Home has decorative molding, Master bedroom with walk in closet and double vanity in Master bath, granite counters in kitchen and bath, outdoor living center and much more! $576,900. #21615405 Call Mary Beth Higham 732-244-4900. TOMS RIVER NORTH DOVER
Move -In Custom Colonial 5 BR, 2.5 BA, 2 car garage home is sitting on 1 acre of manicured property. 2 story spacious foyer, large LR, DR w/ hdwd floors, crown molding, newly remodeled kitchen, FR off kitchen w/ gas frpl, first floor bonus room. Large MBR suite w/ additional dressing room w/ 2 skylights, Master bath w/ Jacuzzi, tiled shower and double sinks. Additional 1100 sq. ft. finished basement, private backyard Oasis with heated in ground pool, fenced in, pavers, beautifully landscaped. All major items, roof, AC furnaces, HWH all updated. $569,000. #21617713 Call Diane Della Rocca 732-244-4900.
4 BR, 2.5 BA, 2 car garage home with a side entry is situated on approximately half an acre in a quiet cul-de-sac. A large EIK w/ sliding doors leading to a Trex deck, spacious yard w/ a fenced IG pool. FR w/ hardwood floor and brick fireplace, MBR w/ walk in closet and full attached bath, huge full finished basement w/ gas fireplace and plenty of storage. Custom molding, recessed lighting, security system, 2 zone heat and AC. Other features included are in ground sprinklers, central vacuum hook up and more. Quick closing possible. $479,900. #21619312 Call Mary Beth Higham 732-244-4900
TOMS RIVER Custom Home NORTH DOVER The interior is designed w/ open floor plan, amazing kitchen w/ double “Wolf” wall ovens, 6 burner “Wolf” cooktop, large center island that seats 4, built in wine refrigerator and bar sink. First floor offers hardwood floors, crown molding and an en suite MBR. 3 bedrooms upstairs, full BA and walk in attic storage. Large partially finished bsmt. Large yard, IG pool, paver patio situated on .87 acres. $369,000. #21623569 Call George Shenewolf 732-244-4900
This House Goes On Forever Featuring 6 BRs, 2.5 BAs, separate living area has a private entrance w/ 2 BRs, a full BA, kitchen and FR. It’s a garage conversion/possible conversion back to garage. Main LR is spacious and has laminate flooring, DR, kitchen w/ laminate flooring and has been updated w/ stainless/black appliances, peninsula w/ seating & plenty of cabinetry. MBR has a walk in closet and has an entry to the main full BA. Enclosed back porch & backyard is fenced w/ a pool and lots of space for outdoor fun. $310,000. #21620854 Call Serena Jones 732-244-4900
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Charming Cape This home is nestled on a quiet street with a wooded back yard. The main level has a spacious open floor plan with a kitchen/DR combo that has sliders leading to a raised deck. The main level also includes 2 BRs, full bath and FR. The second floor has 2 large BRs and a full BA, the lower level has a separate entrance through the garage to a finished bsmt with egress windows and a full bath. This level can also be used for someone in need of a wheelchair with a roll in shower. There is a chair lift to the main level which can be removed if not needed. Full appliance package and plenty of off street parking. $265,000. #21625443 Call Lisa Lombardi-Bergstrom 732-244-4900.
TOMS RIVER Well Maintained BROOKSIDE This home features 3 BRs, 1.5 BAs, and 1 car garage. A bonus room, a fully finished basement with a bar and built ins, your man cave is ready! A large garden, quality back yard with a 2 year old 18 foot A/G pool, vegetable garden and paver patio. A large driveway to fit 4 cars, newer HVAC and roof, owner was a carpenter! $264,000. #21535304 Call Marc Kassenoff 732-244-4900
TOMS RIVER Priced To Sell Well maintained 3 BR, 1.5 BA split level home is in a great neighborhood, on a quiet block. FDR with sliders to the back yard, EIK with newer appliances, bright FR with laminate flooring, new air conditioner, newer roof, windows and doors. Low electric bills! This home has a 20 year lease solar panels with no cost to homeowner. Home sits on a quarter acre, backyard w/ retractable awning over the patio. $259,900. #21603086 Call Lisa Lombardi-Bergstrom 732-244-4900.
TOMS RIVER Totally Rebuilt 2 BR, 2 BA Ranch is located in the heart. Bright and open living ro om, form al dinin g r o o m , la r g e Ma s t er bedroom with 2 walk in closets and Master bath with a shower. Hardwood floors throughout, full basement with additional access through Bilco doors, and a huge backyard. The furniture is negotiable. $250,000. #21604559 Call Robert Cox 732-244-4900
TOMS RIVER Village of Toms River 3 BR , 2 B A , R a n c h features a large living room with a stone fireplace, eat in kitchen, a partially finished basement including a family room with a bar, two burner range grill rotisserie, dining area and a floor to ceiling stone fireplace. The basement level also includes a craft room and laundry room. $215,000. #21619082 Call George Kotzas 732-244-4900.
TOMS RIVER Totally Redone A great summer get away pad or year round resid en c e ! To t ally re done with 4 bedrooms and hardwood floors on the first level, new kitchen, bath, dry wall, HWBB ga s heat, full finished 2nd floor, 25 x 15 foot 3rd bedroom, new vinyl siding and roof. Walking distance to marina water. $149,900. #21529991 Call John C Brown 732-244- 4900.
This 3 bedroom, 1 bath Ranch features a livin g r o o m , din ing room, laundry room and an enclosed porch. Close to shopping and the beaches. This property is a short sale. $137,000. #21622468 Call Tina Orth 732-244-4900
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TOMS RIVER Adult Community HOLIDAY CITY SILVERTON Monterey model w/ 2 BRs, ( one with French doors to rear yard ) one bath home. A living room, dining room combo, kitchen, den or heated front porch. A beautiful spacious yard with rear screened porch and patio. Roof, central air and furnace were replaced. There are updated windows, desirable gas heat, underground sprinkler system and a well for watering. Great home! $110,000. #21625742 Call Victoria Szieber 732-244-4900.
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A beautifully maintained 2 BR, 2 BA, 1 car garage Concord model in a gated active 55+ community. Walk into an open foyer to a large open LR, DR, private bedroom area, laundry room and a great kitchen w/ sliders to a nice patio overlooking a large rear yard. Community has clubhouse, fitness center, card room, clubs, library, in ground pool, billiards, tennis courts, bocce, shuffleboard and BBQs. Situated 20 mins to the beach and boardwalk, close to shopping, dining, medical, major highways, AC, Philly, NYC and parkway for easy commute. $219,500. #21620252 Call Donna Walesiewicz 732-244-4900
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Here’s To Your Health Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
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.
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Register For Summer & Fall Classes At OCC
M A NA H AW K I N – Re g i s t r a t io n for summer and fall classes at Ocean County College is open. Applications are being accepted. Course schedules can be viewed online at ocean.edu. Current students may register online or in person. New students must register in person. Register until August 7 for the post
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OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation will conduct pickleball lessons. These classes include instructions, use of paddles and balls. This sport combines tennis, badminton and table tennis. Registration is mandatory, rain days cannot be rescheduled. The dates are as follows: July 18 to 21, in Beach Haven at Nelson Avenue. The class runs from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The program number is 243123-2C. July 29, in Lavallette at Bayside Park. The class runs from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The program number is 243123-2D. August 1 to 4, in Point Pleasant at Beaver Dam Creek Country Park. The class runs from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. The program number is 243123-2E. The fee is $10 and all classes are held Mondays through Thursdays. The program in Lavallette is $5 and for only one day. The classes are for those 13 and over, including adults and seniors. Bring a cold drink and wear sneakers. To register, send a check made payable to the “County of Ocean” to: Ocean County Parks and Recreation, 1198 Bandon Road, Toms River, NJ 08753. Provide a name, address and daytime telephone number, along with program number when registering. To receive more information or to receive a Parks and Recreation newsletter, call 732-506-9090 or visit oceancountyparks. org.
Polish American Club Trip Line-Up TOMS RIVER – On September 14, the club is heading to the Trump Taj Mahal for “Barbara and Frank, the concert that never was” with $25 slot play. On October 23, the club will head to at Resorts for Andre and Cirell, with a $10 slot play. On December 1, the club will visit Caesars to see Brenda Lee for her holiday show. The price is $72 and includes the show and $25 in slot play. For more information and tickets, call Helen Gulya at 732-281-1422 or Janice Zwolinski at 732-240-1556.
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so many others who suf fer wit h you. Weight Watchers (of which I am a member) does a fantastic job of helping people who have weight challenges. Another organization is Overeaters Anonymous. These are inexpensive ways of working toward having a happier life. You may want to visit either as a guest. Weight Watchers has a philosophy of changing one’s lifestyle with a benefit of weight reduction. 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. Lastly, as I’m sure you are aware, this is a chicken-and-egg story. It may be that you are unhappy or depressed and use your obesity as a way of expressing it. In other words, it is the opposite of what you describe. I wish you well. Write to joel@preferredcares.com. His radio show, “Preferred Company” airs on Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. on preferredradio. com and 1160 & 1310 WOBM-AM
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Career Planning Program For Teen Girls Meets At Library
TOMS RIVER – The Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library is holding the “Let’s Make it Happen!” program for girls. This program centers on career planning and mentoring support for girls. It meets on the third Saturday of the month. The next meet-
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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. Experienced Hairstylists – With following at new salon. Call 848-223-7746. (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. Contact us at 732-370-0444. (33)
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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 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 off icials, the county government maintains about 135 buildings throughout the county.
Fire Department To Host Family Barbecue
TOMS RIVER – The Pleasant Plains Volunteer Fire Department is holding its 35th Annual Family Chicken Barbecue at the firehouse, 40 Clayton Ave., on July 16 from noon to 7 p.m. This event is rain or shine. There will be inside seating and outside tents. The last serving of chicken will be at 6 p.m. The meal ticket includes chicken, corn, salad, rolls, watermelon and two drinks.
Extra drinks may be purchased. Tickets are $9 for adults and $6 for children under 12 years old. Tickets can be purchased on the day of the event. Live music will be provided by CPR Revival. Other activities will include a children’s id program, face painting, raffles, large cash 50/50, food basket raffle, snow cones, ice cream, popcorn, pretzels, antique gas engine display, fire truck rides and moon bounce.
“Summer In The Street” Festival
TOMS RIVER – Downtown Toms River’s “Summer in the Street” festival will return for its second year to Washington Street. The event will run from noon to 6 p.m. on July 16. “Summer in the Street” will feature live entertainment, food vendors, crafters, a free
carnival game area for the kids and rides. There will be a beer and wine garden sponsored by the Toms River Volunteer Fire Company 1. For more information, visit downtowntomsriver.com or call Downtown Toms River at 732-341-8738.
Downtown Toms River Farmers’ Market
TOMS RIVER – The Downtown Toms River Farmers’ Market runs until November 16 on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. November hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is also a Thanksgiving Market on November 21. The Farmers’ Market is located at the south corner of Irons and West Water Streets. Free parking is available. New this year is a sit down lunch area under tents.
Select from four New Jersey fresh produce farmers and one organic farmer. On the first Wednesday of each month celebrate Jersey Fresh Fruit and vegetables. Enter the free raffle to win a basket of Jersey Fresh produce featuring the fruit and vegetable of the month. The featured produce is as follows: August 3, peaches and tomatoes; September 2, plums and eggplants and October 5, apples and pumpkins.
Wellness Groups To Meet Weekly
TOMS RIVER – Wellness groups meet at the Journey to Wellness Center, 226 Route 37 West, Unit #14 on Tuesdays at 4:15 and 5:45 p.m. and on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. The Women’s Wellness Group meets
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Professional Profile Preferred Home Healthcare & Nursing Services
By Robert D. Verderese The first thing you will notice upon meeting Joel Markel, President and owner of Preferred Home Health Care and Nursing Services, a home health care agency, is his friendly and soothing demeanor. 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. Indeed, the company motto, “Home Health Care with Feeling,” is not just a catchy sales pitch but rather the core of the business ethos—born out of a series of family tragedies which ultimately manifested in Joel a profound and compelling empathy. 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. This did not comfort her.” A short time after this cancer reared its ugly head again when their son Ryan was born with pediatric cancer. “Nurses who were pediatric specialists and willing to care for Ryan at home were extremely hard to come by,” Markel recalls. “And all of the nurses were reluctant to treat Ryan by virtue of how sick he was.” 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.
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