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July 30, 2016

Safe To Swim In? County Tests Beaches For Bacteria

By Jennifer Peacock OCEAN COUNTY – The regular testing by county health officials reveal several beaches with higher-than-permitted levels of harmful bacteria, but in several cases the next-day levels would drop to safety enough for the beaches to remain open.

Each year from mid-April to early September, the Ocean County Health Department monitors the county’s more than 70 rivers, (Beaches - See Page 4)

–Photos by Judy Smestad-Nunn Director of Recreation Dan Santaniello tours the ongoing construction at Civic Plaza, where two new classrooms will cater to preschool-aged programs.

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – Construction crews are ramping up their efforts to create two additional classrooms at the Civic Plaza on Chambers Bridge Road in time for the Recreation Department’s early childhood programs’ start date of September 12.

The new classrooms will effectively triple the classroom space for the new school year, allowing enrollment to be increased from

240 to 300 (non-duplicate) students, said Director of Recreation Dan Santaniello.

“We are expanding the space because the demand is there,” he said. “We were tight in some areas and the teachers had to be creative with the scheduling.”

For example, students using the single classroom and students using the gym had to rotate at exactly the same time, when some kids might have needed an extra five

minutes to complete an art project, Santaniello said.

“Now we could go over on some of our activities without worrying about another class coming in. It was almost too structured. We almost needed a bell,” he said.

The new classrooms were previously being rented as office space, and the cost to renovate the space is just under $50,000, which (Classrooms - See Page 22)

6 Vie For 2 School Board Seats

By Catherine Galioto BRICK – The field of candidates for Brick Township School Board is a race between six candidates for two seats, and none are incumbents.

Neither of the incumbents filed to run: George White and Karyn Cusanelli.

Victor Finamore of Queen Ann Road, John J. O’Rourke of West Lake Drive, Daisy

Haffner of Younger Street, Melita Gagliardi of Havens Drive, Walter Campbell of Mark Manor Road and Madeline Colagiovanni-Iannarone of Hudson Drive are running.

The two seats are for full, three-year terms.

Cusanelli did not seek re-election after serving one term on the school board, which began in 2013.

White was elected last year to fill a one-

Rotary Raises More Than $800K For Police Equipment Over Years

year unexpired term created by John Talty’s resignation from the board, and the “Clean Slate” ticket White was a apart of swept the election, giving the four candidates majority control of the board.

The filing deadline was 4 p.m. July 25 through the county clerk’s office.

The nonpartisan school board races will be part of the November 8 general election day.

–Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn Selling 50/50 raffle tickets at the Rotary’s bulletproof vest fundraiser, L to R: Brick Police Officer Jason Shepherd, Rotary President Joyce Van Haeren, and Brick Police Officer Tom Cooney.

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – Amid national news of police killed in Dallas and Baton Rouge, the outpouring of support for an annual local event to help buy bulletproof vests took on greater (Vests - See Page 5)

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lakes, creeks and other waterways to ensure their safety for bathers. Ocean County Department of Health Public Information Officer Leslie Terjesen said the county’s salt water and brackish water—partly salty, partly fresh—is tested every Monday and its creeks, ponds and lakes each Tuesday. They are looking for elevated levels of certain bacteria that are harmful to humans.

“We are a resort area, we have tourists coming down, we certainly want people to be able to enjoy the water. If the bacteria or Enterococcus comes out high, day one, we let each municipality know. They post it at their beach,” Terjesen said.

They test for Enterococcus and Fecal Coliform, both bacteria found in the intestines of warm-blooded mammals.

Enterococcus must read below 104 colonies per 100 ml water and Fecal Coliform below 200 colonies per 100ml of water to be considered safe. The water is immediately resampled to test the

levels again.

According to the NJ Department of Environmental Protection, “Swimming in or contact with polluted water can cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea , vom it i ng, d ia r rhea , a nd abdominal pain, respiratory symptoms like sore throat, cough, runny nose, and sneezing, eye and ear symptoms including irritation, earache, and itchiness, dermatological symptoms like skin rash and itching, and f lu-like symptoms such as fever and chills. These symptoms are minor most of the time, but can occasionally be more serious, especially in sensitive populations, such as in children and elderly. People should also not swim with open sores, and see a doctor if a cut does become infected after water exposure.”

For example, the county tested both beaches at Harry Wright Lake in Manchester. The levels exceeded the county’s limits on July 20. The bacteria levels were even higher the following day.

While sunbathers were still allowed on the beach, the lake was closed for swimming on July 22 and 23. When the lake

was tested at the beginning of the season on May 17, both beaches were well below county limits on bacteria levels.

“Anybody has the ability to close the beach on the first high count, but it’s not a requirement per the regulations,” OCHD Environmental Health Coordinator John Protonentis said. “The second high count is to close the beach.”

“If they go back the next day, if it’s a high count again, we close the beach, and it will not reopen until we do what’s called a sanitary survey,” Terjesen added. “We have to get a good result, then we do a sanitary survey: Is there an area of birds? is there a boat leaking? We look to make sure there’s nothing besides the lack of movement of water and the rain and the bacteria. So we take this very seriously, we have a summer crew that comes out every day.”

Protonentis said the reason for closings is almost always rain related.

“Most of our high counts we get in the summer are rain driven. It you might get an outlier if we had a complaint if somebody let loose their holding tanks, so far and few between. The rain is real-

ly what drives the numbers up,” he said.

Micromedia Publications asked about t wo spe cif ic a rea s, t he bea ches i n Beachwood and Windward Beach in Brick. Although closings of beaches are typically rare, those have been known to have issues over the years. Beachwood beaches were named among some of the dirtiest back in 2011.

“After it rains, to wait at least 24 hours before they go in the water, because what happens is a lot of runoff, what you have in Beachwood the storm drains, the same thing at Windward Beach, so there’s higher bacteria content at that time. Also Beachwood at a cove, so there’s not a lot of movement as there is in the rest of the bay and the rest of the river. The same thing with Windward beach, it’s pretty inland, so you’re getting that run-off but not movement,” Terjesen said.

Beachwood has been good this summer, she added.

“They sunk a bunch of money into the Beachwood infrastructure over there for the storm water runoff. What we saw is it’s getting better since they did all the work. Most of the river sites on the toms river are going to be little higher after the rain,” Protonentis said. “Windward is up on the Metedeconk, but it’s the same thing. They get a lot of pollution from upstream, depending on what’s up there, that’s what going to carry down to the beach areas for swimming after rain.”

“Beachwood we test early because we wanted to see if the infrastructure changes were actually doing anything,” Protonentis said. The first recorded level in Beachwood in June showed 10 cfu per 100 ml. The readings were below 10 the following week, but on July 18 read 100 cfu, just below the 104 limit.

Beachwood Borough did not respond by press time for comment.

Up at Windward Beach this season, Brick Recreation Director Dan Santaniello said the season thus far has seen advisories but no closings.

“Those advisories are just that the levels are elevated, and they want to get a second test the next day, and always those levels have went down from the previous day,” Santaniello said. The lifeguards are constantly raking the beach for glass, geese droppings, and seaweed, he said. Three times a week at Windward they run a beach sweeper as well.

The latest reports at press time showed that Harry Wright Lake, Lake Horicon in Lakehurst, and Ocean County Park Beach all tested high for Fecal Coliform on July 19. While the numbers were within acceptable range in Lakehurst and Lakewood the following day, Harry Wright Lake stayed high.

OCHD is part of a five-county and other state and local agencies Cooperative Coastal Monitoring Program, part of the NJ DEP. Thus far during the summer beach season, all beaches have been open 99.9 percent of the time for bathing.

For the latest testing results, visit ochd.org.

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importance. The Brick Rotary’s annual bulletproof vest fundraiser has always been a well-attended event in town, and this year was no exception when about 400 tickets were sold for the dinner dance, which was held at VFW Post 8867 on Adamston Road on Friday July 22.

Brick Police Officer James Albanese said that the department gets great support from the community, especially in today’s world “where in some areas we are considered the enemy.”

Albanese said the Brick Police Department receives countless letters and emails from residents, and people stop into the police station daily to donate cases of water, Gatorade, subs, baked goods, doughnuts, and more.

“We have the best support; the residents are behind us 100 percent, and it means a lot to us, it means we’re doing a good job,” Albanese said as he was helping to check in the attendees. “We

can’t thank the community enough for their support.”

Police Chief James Riccio agreed.

“Especially now during these tumultuous times, since the assassination of police officers in Dallas and Louisiana, the support we receive is overwhelming,” Riccio said from his table at the VFW. He said he’s sure that the Brick police officers talk about the murders among themselves but said that most cops are very private.

“I’m sure it has an impact on them and on all cops,” Riccio said.

Brick Police Officer Jason Shepherd said that when the Rotary held their first fundraiser for bulletproof vests in 1979, the vests were not in the budget.

Now, state grant money pays for bulletproof vests for every police officer, he said.

“If the police department needs equipment that was not budgeted, we makes requests to the Rotary for anything that has ballistic value, like armor and other equipment, so the Rotary continues to

hold the fundraiser,” said Shepherd, who previously served as the department chair for the event.

The Rotary funds have also been used to purchase police water rescue equipment, cold water suits, dry gear, SWAT team equipment, and more, he said.

Brick Rotarian Kurt Meier, who has chaired the Bulletproof Vest fundraiser since 1995, said that the state grants for the vests could be pulled at any time, and Brick police officers could need as many as 30 bulletproof vests a year.

Each bulletproof vest costs between $1,100 and $1,200, and lasts about five years. The K-9 vests cost even more, about $1,400 to $1,500 each, he said.

The Rotary has raised some $800,000 through the f undraising event since 1985, which has saved the taxpayers money, Meier said.

In the early years, the Rotary raised funds for the cause with events such as Battle of the Bands and cook-offs, but the dinner dance proved the most successful when the Duprees played

in 1985.

Rotary President Joyce Van Haeren said the Rotary would also be presenting $1,000 Joe Perna Memorial scholarships to two Brick high school students – Kayla Kaminski and Michela Kopp – who would be majoring in criminal justice in college this fall.

Also, Brick Rotarian Jack Rentschler was recognized during the event for his dedication to the annual fundraiser over the years.

“We are thrilled that we are here to support our local police who keep us safe and protect us,” Van Haeren said.

“This is a wonderful night.”

Other upcoming Rotar y events include the annual Dog Fest at Windward Beach Park on September 18 (the rain date is October 2) and a Craft Show at Brick High School on October 22.

For more information about the Brick Rot a r y v isit br ick rotar y.com, v isit the Rotar y Club of Brick Township Facebook page, or call Van Haeren at 732-674-4708.

Plan Ahead For “Filled To Capacity” Park Closures

NEW JERSEY – The NJ State Park system serves a very high volume of visitors during summer weekends and holidays.

To ensure the safety of its visitors and protection of the park’s natural resources and facilities, the park areas have a limited capacity.

During periods of high visitation, when a parks’ capacity is reached, the park will be closed and traffic will be turned away from the park entrance. When that occurs, no additional vehicles or visitors will be allowed to enter the park, including those with members of their party who may

already be in the park. If visitors are not traveling in the same vehicle with others in their party, the park suggests that the whole party arrives at the same time.

When the park is closed due to being full to capacity, only individuals and groups with shelter and/or camping reservations

will be admitted, as parking is reserved for those purposes.

Based on recent experience and visitation trends, and depending on good weather, most of the state park swimming areas will likely fi ll to capacity and close on weekends during the course of the summer.

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Opinion

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Editorial Give Volunteering A Chance A lot of people want to make their community a better place to live, but few know how to go about doing it. The dilemma is an easy one to solve. If you want to make your community a better place to live, volunteer for something.

Anything. Just give your time.

As much as elected officials matter, there may be no group of citizens who have an impact on a community more than its volunteers. Whether it’s in public or civic life, for nonprofit groups or the township, in many ways volunteers make the world go ‘round.

These are people who give up their own time for others. These are folks who give of themselves so others may enjoy their lives just a little more. They clean up roads and help in hospitals; they work with local children and run group fundraisers; they sit on township committees and work with the elderly; and on and on and on.

Volunteers deserve great praise for what they give to the community, helping a number of causes and groups, which in turn help out friends and neighbors in ways big

and small.

Probably the best-known volunteers are the area’s volunteer first aid squads and fire departments.

And that is where the pluses of volunteerism, and the negatives of declining volunteers in the area, are best shown.

Towns throughout the area are experiencing an unusual problem: As their population grows by leaps and bounds, the number of people willing to volunteer for local first aid squads and fire departments has diminished.

Not only has this trend caused problems for communities trying to provide the best emergency services possible, it has also cost towns money as they move towards professional services. While this trend is expected, it’s too bad.

Volunteers have always made for a better, closer community.

If you have some time to give, even just a few hours a week or on weeke n d s , w e u rg e y o u t o consider giving some of that time to a local civic group, charitable organization or emergency service squad. You, and your neighbors, will be glad you did.

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Letters To The Editor New Engines Aren’t Effective The formerly reliable diesel engine has become a thing of the past. Just 10 years ago engines were produced that could be rebuilt multiple times and seemingly last forever. I have seen WWII vintage engines running daily through my career beginning in 1970, and they had already been in service 25 years then.

The past few years have seen that change with environmental regulation getting involved. The diesel engines produced now burn substantially more fuel in the name of cleaner air, which is already cleaner than it was 100 years ago. Construction equipment is such a small fraction in air pollution statistics that no appreciable difference will ever be noted in air quality for these changes.

Companies that have purchased this new generation of diesel engine are already regretting their decision. Not only do they burn more fuel to perform the same work, but the initial cost has ballooned in just a few years, far outpacing artificially low inflation rates. Then there is the maintenance and downtime costs, these computer-mastered engines decide on their own whether they will run or not, with downtime far more frequent than in the past. Downtime for the companies in this respect is at an all-time high.

I see this from a worker’s perspective with 45 years’ experience and the tradeoff for whatever minute benefit has been achieved has been far outstripped by increased costs across the board.

James M. Spickard Little Egg Harbor

Independent Candidate For 2nd Congressional District I am running for Congress because the people deserve better than what the ‘Big Money’ duopoly of Elephants and Donkeys have to offer.

The Dems and Repubs are a two-headed monster with a single body. Like a vampire lusting for blood, this political duopoly lusts for money. They fight each other for the biggest corporations and richest individuals in an attempt to satisfy their greed.

Once their political prize is attained, it is these deep pockets they serve.

For all Congress critters, constituent service should be their greatest priority. This is part and parcel of the job and for the most part done well enough by nearly all of them. This is the reason that the American people when polled express disgust with Congress but like their own Congress critter well enough to return them to office year after year.

Congressman Frank LoBiondo, first elected in 1994 with his six-term limit pledge is now going for his 12th term.

He attempted to justify reneging on his pledge in almost patriotic terms: “Because other Congressman have broken the term limit pledge, it would be unfair to people in his district to abide by it.”

In reality. he couldn’t say the real reason, which was the splendor of eating from the trough.

Mr. LoBiondo’s constituent service has been as good as anyone in Congress, however it is his National Service which raises questions. For

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him to have a 93 percent ranking by the NRA means he will not likely support bills requiring background checks or the buying of guns at gun fairs. For a family who loses a loved one from gun violence, no amount of constituent service can ever justify such poor National Service.

Another example of the corrupting influence of big money contributions to Mr. LoBiondo come from his membership in the Drone Caucus. This is basically a group of 58 Congressmen who do the bidding of the drone industry in getting Bills passed favorable to the drone manufacturers’ interests. In return they have received since 2011 $2.3 million. The Constitutional Protections and Privacy Rights of the American people are irrelevant to Mr. LoBiondo and his Caucus colleagues. It’s all about the money.

There are nine major platform priorities which motivate my Congressional candidacy: 1. Income Inequality. It is unacceptable that the top 1/10th of 1 percent have as much wealth as the bottom 90 percent.

2. Ending the corrupting influence of millionaires and billionaires like the Koch Brothers who attempt to buy elections, leaving in place a rigged economy benefitting the 1 percent at the expense of everyone else.

3. Committed to Medicarefor-All. This would provide a single level of care for all Americans without insurance companies being allowed to profit and interfere in the relationship between patients and their physicians. With government officials having the same healthcare as ordinary citizens they would have motivation to make sure it’s the best healthcare possible.

4. Climate change must be immediately addressed by ending our dependence on fossil fuels. In addition to the climate problems they cause cancer, lung disease, and asthma. Recent epidemiological research suggests the ultrafine particles emitted when fracked gas is combusted is a likely factor in the increasing incidence of dementia, Parkinson’s and multiple sclerosis. We must transform our energy system to clean energy jobs with decent salaries for

American workers.

5. Free tuition for students in public colleges and universities. This to be financed by a tax on all financial transactions between the “too big to fail banks.” We bailed them out, now it’s their turn to bail out the American students who are now drowning in predatory loans.

6. Stopping international trade agreements like the TPP. These agreements outsource American jobs to other countries and undermine the wages of American workers.

7. Guns must be controlled by commonsense measures such as instant background checks, closing down the gun show loopholes and banning automatic and assault weapons. It would be a badge of honor to be given a 0 percent ranking by the NRA. 8. Commitment to peaceful solutions rather than violence & war. It is the unforeseen and unconsidered consequences of the Iraq invasion which created ISIS. Recently both Clinton and Trump declared the actions on Bastille Day in Nice, France as an Act of War rather than the actions of a mentally ill person. ISIS claiming that he was one of their foot soldiers is not proof of anything more than a shared hatred of the West. The epidemic of fear and hatred being fueled by politicians on both sides of the aisle makes critical the need for Independent voices in Congress to combat the insanity.

The ultimate elephant in all the Mideast tensions is the illegal occupation for nearly 50 years of Palestinian territory by Israel. America must be an unbiased mediator in this quagmire. It is only when America demands a level playing field in negotiating a just solution will peace prevail.

9. Commitment to work for ending the “Drug War.” We must stop locking up so many non-violent drug offenders and invest in jobs and education instead of more jails and incarceration. It is only by the government controlling and regulating drugs will the deaths of so many Americans from too pure or too impure drugs finally end.

Steven Fenichel, MD Independent Candidate For Congress, 2nd Congressional District

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HUD Awards $75 Million To Help Low-Income Residents

LAKEWOOD – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently awarded $75 million to help families living in public housing and those participating in HUD’s Housing Choice Voucher program connect with services to further their education, find good jobs and to set them on a path to self-sufficiency.

Funded through HUD’s Fa m ily Self-Suf f iciency Program (FSS), these grants allow public housing agencies (PHAs) to work with social service agencies, community colleges, businesses and other local partners to help public housing residents and individuals partici-

pating in HUD’s Housing Choice Voucher program advance their education or gain marketable skills that will help them get a job or advance in their cu r re nt work pla ce. A s of Fiscal Year 2015, recipients of Project-Based Rental Assistance are also eligible to participate in the program.

“Con necting folks to jobs is an important part of HUD’s mission as the Department of Opportunity,” said HUD Secretary Julián Castro. “By linking people to computer access, job training, childcare and ultimately financial empowerment, these grants help people who are ready to compete and succeed

in the workplace. HUD is proud to give them these tools for self-sufficiency.”

H U D’s FSS prog r a m helps local public housing authorities hire ser vice coordinators who work directly with residents to connect them with programs and services that already exist in the local community. These Service Coordinators build relationships with the network of local service providers so as to more effectively serve the residents. The program encourages innovative strategies that link public housing and Housing Choice Voucher assistance with other resources.

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of ser vices will enable participating families to find jobs, increase earned income, reduce or eliminate the need for rental and/or welfare assistance and make progress toward achieving economic independence and housing self-sufficiency.

Participants in the program sign a five-year contract that requires the head of the household to obtain employment and that no member of the FSS family is receiving cash welfare assistance at the end of the five-year term. Families in the FSS program have an interest-bearing escrow account established for them. The amount credited to the family’s es-

crow account is based on increases in the family’s earned income during the term of the FSS contract.

If the family successfully completes its FSS contract, the family receives the escrow funds that it can use for any purpose, including improving credit scores, paying educational expenses or a down-payment on a home.

The Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) program is a long-standing resource for increasing economic security and self-suff icie ncy a mong p a r t icipants. HUD’s Off ice of Policy Development and Research issued an evaluation of FSS Program that evaluated the effective-

ness of the FSS program.

Conducted from 2005 to 2009, the study showed that financial benefits are subst antial for par ticipants who remain in and complete the program. An earlier study found that individuals who participated in the FSS program fared bet ter f i nancially than those who did not enroll in the program. HUD is cu r rently conducting a longitudinal study on the program, with the f irst set of results expected in 2018.

The Lakewood Housing Author it y received $66,214 and the Lakewood Township Residential Assistance program received $51,140.

–By Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari

Energy Audit Highlights Savings For Ocean County OCEA N COU N T Y – An energy audit on half a dozen buildings owned and maintained by Ocean County government outlines energy upgrades that could help save almost $1 million annually in energy costs.

“This audit is very important to us as we look at ways to reduce costs and improve our energy efficiency,” said Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari, who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Department of Buildings and Grounds.

“This audit comes with a number of benef icial suggestions that we will be considering for implementation.”

The energy audit was undertaken by Ocean County through a program administered by the state Board of Public Utilities.

“This is the result of an exhaustive examination of six facilities that receive a lot of traffic both from the public and with our employees,” Vicari said.

“That is why they were chosen for this initial review.”

The six facilities include

the Ocean County Courthouse, the Ocean County Administration Building, the Ocean County Jail, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, the Ocean County Justice Complex and the parking garage all in downtown Toms River.

“These facilities total 1,022,775 square feet,” Vicari said. “They produce an annual energy bill of $2.3 million,” Vicari said.

“A prop ose d $955,0 0 0 reduction is a substantial decrease in our energy bills.”

Once the audit is approved by the BPU’s Off ice of Clean Energy, the county can move forward with the recommended cost effective “self-funding” energy efficiency measures and facility upgrades that are designed to reduce operating expenses, save energy and reduce emissions.

“The improvements include upgrades to the lighting systems, automated controls for lighting, upgrades to existing heating and air conditioning systems and some building i mprovement s,” Vica r i said. “This audit is another

step in the county’s ongoing efforts to conserve energy and to reap the benefits of renewable energy savings.”

A combination of different recommendations was made for each building reviewed.

For instance, the Ocean County Courthouse had t h e h ig h e s t nu m b e r – eight recom mendations – including installation of LED lights, installation of an energy management system that would control the heating and air conditioning temperatures, replacement of the boiler, chiller and air handling units, variable frequency drive controls for the cooling tower to increase efficiency, installation of a fan cooling unit controller and upgrading the domestic hot water heater.

Under the program, Vicar i said, costs for the improvements would be offset by incentives from the state which could total up to $502,000.

And, he said, the money saved on energ y could be reallocated to pay for a d d it io n a l e ne r g y u p -

grades. The audit’s recommendations could reap a self-funding potential of $19.3 million and a reserve for modifications and future projects of up to $4 million.

“The audit listed at least five energy upgrade suggestions for the majority of the buildings reviewed,” Vicari said.

Michael Fiure, director of the Ocean County Office of Management and Budget, said the BPU’s Clean Energ y Prog ram promotes increased energy efficiency and the use of clean, renewable sources of energy.

“We began this process in late 2014 to participate in the Local Government Energy Audit to identify cost-justified efficiency measures,” he said. “This aud it w i l l prov ide t he

Board of Freeholders with various energy alternatives that we can implement.”

“I applaud Freeholder Vicari for overseeing this energy audit,” said Freeholder Director John P. Kelly, director of Law and Public Safety. “As we look at our future building needs, this infor mation will be a help in making certain decisions on our energy needs allowing us to meet envi ron ment al standards and our desire to be affordable.”

Over the course of several months, representatives from DCO Energy, Lawrenceville, visited each county location noted in the audit and did a complete review of the buildings.

“They looked at electric and nat u ral gas usage, building architectural and

Freeholder Joseph Vicari eng i nee r i ng d r aw i ngs, lighting systems, heating and air conditioning equipment and controls, roofs, windows, doorways, occupancy schedules and maintenance practices,” Vicari said.

Vicari said the county will review all measures presented for each facility along with funding opportunities made available by the New Jersey Clean Energy Program.

Vicari noted the county maintains about 135 buildings that house government services and programs.

“This audit is an important first step,” he said.

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2016 Caregiver Of The Year Winners

OCEAN COUNTY – Marie Hargain is named the 2016 National Caregiver of the Year by Right at Home, Inc.. She has been a caregiver with Right at Home of Brick, since November 2007.

Hargain started at Right at Home of Ocean County as a part-time Certified Home Health Aide and within a year worked her way up to a fulltime position. Currently, she is a Senior Staff Aide, a position she has held for more than five years.

Hargain was chosen, Right at Home said, because she devotes herself to her clients and provides the best care possible for them. She is immediately able to assess her clients’ care needs and involves office staff if those needs are not being met. Hargain has an ability to bond with clients and adapts her way of caring to their everchanging needs.

She said Hargain’s caregiving skills and compassion have a positive impact on every client.

When a client is admitted to a local facility, she will find personal time to cheer them up with a visit. She often brings treats to her clients on their birthdays or just to lift their spirits.

There have been many times Right at Home has sent her to a home to observe a reported issue and demonstrate the best solution to the aide on the case. New and inexperienced aides have been able to shadow her and learn the proper way to care for clients. Hargain’s ability to lead and instruct inexperienced aides sets an example, as they can learn from her and aspire to be the best aides possible. She is trained and approved to work with a Medicare-contracted agency; many of Hargain’s Medicare clients have signed on privately due to the positive experience she has provided. Hargain also provides hospice care through Medicare and privately with Right at Home where she is known for her compassion and respect as she comforts those in need.

Hargain is fluent in Spanish and has helped Spanish-speaking aides with training and in-services, and she has assisted potential employees through the employment process.

“Marie is the dream caregiver,” said Darlene

Bosco. Nick Bosco added, “She is the perfect example of what a caregiver is.”

“One time, my client began choking. I was able to perform the Heimlich maneuver to dislodge the piece of food that caused the problem,” said Joy Potter when asked about the most unforgettable experience in her caregiving career.

Potter is the Eastern Region winner of the 2016 Caregiver of the Year Award.

She was born in Miami, Florida, but relocated to Tom River, in 1986.

“I like working with elderly,” said Potter. She often rearranges her day in order to accommodate her clients’ appointments or other needs.

Once Potter completes her required tasks, she looks for other ways to brighten her client’s day. “I created a reminiscing game called ‘Remember When’ to bring my clients back in time,” said Potter. “With the aides of visual printouts from the 30s through 60s, I revisit long forgotten memories with them. While they relive some of their fondest memories and special moments, I feel truly privileged to be their audience.”

Potter joined Right at Home in January, 2010 as a caregiver, providing services including meal preparation, light housekeeping and companion care. She also installs Philips Lifeline medical alert system. In her spare time, Joy volunteers at Puppy Love Pet Rescue.

“Every other Sunday, I assist the organization with dog and cat adoptions at the Toms River Petco,” said Potter. Her love of animals carries over to her work at Right at Home. She assists clients in caring for their pets. One of her clients even signed her activity sheet with a paw print to show appreciation for the pet care Potter offered. “When I’m not working or volunteering, I’m spending time with my family, my close friends, and my very special dogs Buster and Molly.”

Right at Home Ocean County is located at 522 Brick Boulevard, Unit 101 in Brick and 327 South Main Street in Barnegat as well as a Belmar location. For more information, call 732-451-0120.

Group Tours Of Historic Village

FARMINGDALE – Travel back in time with a group and/or school tour. The Historic Village of Allaire offers tours for everyone from school aged students, to college, adult social groups and special need groups.

Costumed interpreters will educate tour patrons on the impact of the Industrial Revolution in New Jersey and New Jersey’s transition from an agrarian society to an industrial one.

Through interactive programming, students and adults will gain a more enlightened understanding of family and community life in early 19th century New Jersey, including

the origins and hardships of the immigrant populations that inhabited the area in search of employment and prosperity.

Interpreters will also identify the discoveries and inventions of the early 19th century, specifically those related to the life and times of Allaire’s founder, James P. Allaire, and the role of the production of iron, iron products and steam transportation in American society.

For more information on booking a group tour, contact Angela Larcara, the group tour coordinator, at the Allaire Village office, 732-919-3500 ext. 13.

Library To Offer “Tech Buddies” Program BRICK – The Brick Library, 301 Chambers Bridge Road, will host “Tech Buddies,” where teen volunteers will assist those seeking help with smartphones, tablets and other tech items.

Attendees can bring their device(s) and

spend up to an hour with a volunteer who will help navigate problems.

The sessions will take place from 10 a.m. to noon on August 2, 9 and 16.

Call the library at 732-477-4513 with any questions.

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United Way Of Monmouth & Ocean Counties Merge

TOMS RIVER – United Way of Monmouth County and United Way of Ocean County have merged to create United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. The new organization has a combined 30-member Board of Directors and will maintain its two offices in Farmingdale and Toms River. It will jointly serve the residents of both Monmouth and Ocean Counties by partnering with local organizations to build initiatives that address common goals in the areas of education, income and health.

“Separate entities can’t make the same impact as a unified one,” said Jeremy Grunin, new board chair of United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, executive director of The Jay & Linda Grunin Foundation and vice president

of Grunin Holdings. “Together, we’ll continue to make a difference for our communities through initiatives that create lasting change, but we’ll also extend our reach, build broader partnerships and deepen the impact of our efforts for the Jersey Shore.”

Prior to being appointed board chair of the combined organization, Grunin served on the board of United Way of Ocean County for the past three years, most recently as an executive board member.

“As a unified entity, we are poised to combine our individual strengths and best practices to better serve the residents of Monmouth and Ocean Counties,” said Timothy C. Hearne, former president and CEO of United Way of

Monmouth County and now president and CEO of the new organization. “There is great enthusiasm among our staff and board members as we come together, and we’re excited to begin this new chapter in our organization’s history.”

Among the first joint initiatives will be the “Stuff the Bus” drive, which collects essential school supplies for students in needs throughout Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Items will be collected at area stores in the two counties from July 30 through August 14. Visit uwmoc. org/upcoming-events for locations and details.

In addition, United Way’s Financial Success Center is now open to Ocean County residents.

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“Free To Breathe” Walk For Lung Cancer Awareness POINT PLEASANT BEACH – Participate in the inaugural Free to Breathe two-mile walk to raise lung cancer awareness on October 22. Those who participate and choose to fundraise are helping fund research programs dedicated to doubling lung cancer survival by 2022.

Form a Free to Breathe team and ask friends, family members, neighbors and coworkers to join.

The walk will begin at Jenkinson’s Boardwalk, on the corner of Ocean and Arnold Avenues. Registration and check in will begin at 9 a.m., an opening rally will begin at 10:15 a.m. and the walk will

start at 10:30 a.m. The closing rally is at 11:30 a.m.

Register online by October 19 at freetobreathe. org; the fee is $25 for adults and $15 children 12 years and younger. The fee is $30 for adults and $20 for children when registering on the day of the event.

The registration fee includes: entry into the twomile walk, a branded Free to Breathe event t-shirt, refreshments and entertainment.

All online registrants who participate are guaranteed an event t-shirt. A limited quantity of t-shirts in limited sizes will be available for those registering

on event day.

The registration fee counts toward each participants fundraising efforts and is their first step to a Hero Cape. Raise $100 and earn a Fundraising Hero Cape to wear on event day. Interested in more fundraising rewards? Registrants gain access to Free to Breathe’s online fundraising tools.

The top three individual fundraisers and top three fundraising teams, based on totals as of 3 p.m. on October 21, will also be acknowledged on event day. Fundraising will remain open through November 21.

Center at the Freehold Raceway Mall, the Financial Success Center provides free resources to help area residents move from financial difficulty to economic well-being; visit uwfinancialsuccess.org for more information about services offered.

United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties now also has a combined Volunteer Center, which links local agencies with members of the community who want to volunteer. Interested individuals and nonprofits can visit uwmoc.org/volunteer to register.

For more information about the newly formed United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, call Timothy C. Hearne at 732-938-5988 ext. 2050 or visit uwmoc.org.

CONTACT Seeks Vendors For Fall Fundraiser

LAKEWOOD – CONTACT of Ocean and Monmouth Counties is looking for vendors for its fall fundraiser, Luncheon and Show with Vendor Holiday Shopping.

This fundraiser is set for November 19 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Woodlake Country Club.

CONTACT is the crisis intervention and suicide prevention hotline.

For more information, call 732-240-6104.

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OHI To Host Annual Community Health Fair

LAKEWOOD – Ocean Health Initiatives (OHI), a federally qualified health center, with offices in Lakewood, Toms River, Manahawkin and Manchester is hosting a Community Health Fair in recognition of National Health Center Week, August 7 to 13. The Community Health Fair, open to the public, will take place rain or shine, on August 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Lakewood Town Square, Clifton Avenue, between Third and Fourth streets.

The Community Health Fair includes free screenings, health education and information, music, giveaways and games for the entire family. Amerigroup, Horizon NJ Health and United Healthcare are providing health education and giveaways.

Horizon NJ Health will be attending with its mobile unit to provide music. They will be offering screenings, such Derma Scan skin self-analysis, cholesterol and blood pressure.

United Healthcare is also attending with its mobile unit, bringing Dr. Health E. Hound, a bilingual health educator; caricature drawings and a representative with information

about NJ Family Care (Medicaid).

Dr. Theresa Berger, president and CEO of OHI, said, “Every day in our waiting rooms I witness the value of having a patient-centered health care home. When people have a place to go for regular care, they use it and stay healthier. We provide a range of services onsite – primary care services, pediatrics, pharmacy, dentistry, even mental health services. Our patients not only get the care they need under one roof, but they are treated as individuals, with dignity and respect. This is what health care should be, and what we celebrate.”

Applications are available online at ohinj. org/nhcw2016 for vendors who would like to participate in the Community Health Fair. OHI will provide a 10-by-10 foot space, room for a six-foot table. Vendors are responsible for their own tent, table and chairs. Electricity is available upon request.

For information about OHI, call 732-3636655 or visit ohinj.org. For questions about the Community Health Fair, contact Kimberly Tozzi, community relations coordinator, at 732-719-9016 or events@ohinj.org.

BlueClaws To Hold “Strike Out Hunger” Food Drive LAKEWOOD – The Lakewood BlueClaws and OceanFirst Foundation are teaming up to fi ght hunger in Monmouth and Ocean Counties.

The Strike Out Hunger Food Drive will be held at FirstEnergy Park on August 23.

Fans attending that night’s game between the BlueClaws and the Greensboro Grasshoppers are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to help their neighbors in need.

Tickets are available now and are just $13

for adults and $10 kids/senior citizens.

Lowy’s Moving Service, a Wheaton agent, has offered to transport all food collected deliver it to the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties.

There are nearly 120,000 people in Monmouth and Ocean Counties who struggle with food insecurity, including one in six children. Food banks across the nation face their greatest need during the summer months.

Sign-Up To Be A Part Of Township’s “Neighborhood Watch”

BRICK – The Neighborhood Watch program is a priority initiative of Mayor John Ducey and Township Council’s Public Safety Committee. It is funded in part through a grant from the Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse.

Any person wishing to sign up to be part of a Neighborhood Watch can sign up at bricktownship.net, under “Neighborhood Watch.”

The following are a few Neighborhood Watch Safety Tips: Be sure to report all suspicious persons and

activity to the Brick Township Police Department by calling 732-262-1100.

Do not approach, follow or make contact with suspicious persons or vehicles.

Never try to take action on observations of suspicious activity.

Provide details about the suspicious activity, individuals or vehicles involved (license plate numbers and descriptions) if they can be safely determined.

For more information, email neighborhoodwatch@twp.brick.nj.us.

OHI To Sponsor Blood Drive

LAKEWOOD – In celebration of National Health Center Week, which runs August 7 to 13, Ocean Health Initiatives, a federally qualified health center with locations in Ocean County, is sponsoring a Blood Drive at 101 Second St. on August 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to benefit the Central Jersey Blood Center.

Donors must be healthy, at least 17 years old or be 16 with parental consent, weigh at least 120 pounds, and present a signature ID. Remember to eat and drink plenty of fluids before donating

blood.

Appointments are optional, but appreciated. To make an appointment or for more information, contact Carmen Lopez at 732-363-6655 ext. 8363, or visit cjbcblood.org and click on “Donate Now.”

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BRICK – Senior Outreach Services offers Project Icebox as a way to help older residents in the event of a medical emergency. All participants in the program will receive a magnetic holder that is placed on the refrigerator.

Participants place emergency information, including medical history, medications and contact information, inside the holder. In the event of an emergency, Brick Police, Brick

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Children’s Theater On The Beach

LAKEWOOD – The Lakeside Children’s Theater at the Beach Complex in the Ocean County Park is holding free shows on Thursdays at 1 p.m.

In August, the show schedule is as follows:

August 4 – “Jack and the Beanstalk” August 11 – “Yosi in Concert” August 18 – “The Little Mermaid” No registration is required. The performances are held rain or shine. For more information, call 732-506-9090.

Freeholders Make Appointments At Recent Meeting

OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Board of Freeholders made the following appointments at its July 6 meeting: Patrick Donnelly, Lakewood, was appointed to the OC Solid Waste Advisory Council to fill the unexpired term of Alvin Burdge. His term will expire December 31.

Susan Sedivec, Toms River, was appointed

to the OC Advisory Commission on The Status of Women to fill the unexpired term of Barbara Florimont. Her term will expire December 31.

Candy Fortier, Toms River, was appointed as a member of the OC Workforce Investment Board to fill the unexpired term of Michele Hutchison.

The term is set to expire June 1, 2017.

Literacy New Jersey Seeks Volunteers

OCEAN COUNTY – Nearly 20 percent of adults in New Jersey cannot read a newspaper, fill out a job application, decipher train or bus schedule or understand verbal instructions at work or at a doctor’s office.

Those interested in helping these people

and are 18 years or older can contact Literacy New Jersey – Ocean County programs.

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Rescued Dogs Doing Well

By Charles Daye HOWELL – Several dozen of the more than 275 dogs rescued from a Howell home hoarding case are already adopted, with official saying the hundreds of dogs are doing well and socializing in area shelters.

In early June more 276 dogs were rescued from a home on Bennett Road in Howell. This was considered one of the largest hoarding cases reported in Monmouth County. The dogs were mixed breeds and small terriers.

Lieutenant Thomas Nuccio of the Monmouth Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) said all the dogs are “doing pretty well.” Between 50 and 60 dogs have already been adopted.

Healthwise, most of the dogs were in good shape. A few of them had parasite issues which have since been taken care of. As officials and animal shelter staff converged on the home to assist the rescue, several dogs were discovered pregnant while another set had given birth.

Since the rescue, none of the dogs have died or needed to be euthanized, officials said.

As a result of behavioral issues, approxi-

mately 20 dogs were sent to foster homes, Nuccio said. None were aggressive or violent but they were nervous, scared and emotionally shut down.

“Just trying to bring them out of their shell” said Nuccio, regarding the dogs in foster care.

Between 30 and 40 dogs still remain with the Monmouth SPCA and are still seeking new homes.

Meanwhile, the homeowners face more than 500 counts of animal cruelty, punishable by more than $1 million in fines, and appeared in court June 29 where they each plead not guilty.

Nuccio said the maximum fines is not a likely scenario, but that restitution could be pursued alongside community service or even jail time up to six months.

Each of the 552 counts (276 for animal cruelty for failing to provide proper and necessary veterinary care to their dogs and 276 counts of animal cruelty for inflicting unnecessary cruelty upon a living animal or creature by providing inhumane living conditions) have a $1,000 fine associated with the disorderly persons offense.

Health Dept. Offers Water Safety Tips

OCEAN COUNTY – One of the best ways to stay safe and healthy is to choose to swim safely and healthy.

“It is important to remember that we share the water we swim in and we all need to do our part to keep everyone healthy and safe in the water,” said Daniel Regenye, Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) public health coordinator.

“There are steps that all swimmers can take each time we swim. First of all, in a public area, whether a pool or beach, you should check to see there is a lifeguard on duty. Most drownings occur where there is no lifeguard.”

Regenye said, “Well maintained pools are less likely to spread germs. Injuries and drownings are less likely in pools that have trained staff and adequate safety equipment. Some other pool tips are: Stay out of the water if sick, especially with any type of diarrheal illness.

Those with open wounds not covered with a waterproof bandage should stay out of the water.

Shower before getting in the water. Rinsing off in the shower for just one minute removes most of the dirt or anything else on a person’s body.

Use life jackets appropriately.”

He said, “Teach your children to not swallow water and make sure you take them on bathroom breaks. Keep an eye on kids at all times; kids can drown in shallow water in seconds. Make sure you change diapers in a diaper changing area and if there is not one, move away from the pool so no germs can get into the pool.

“Don’t forget sun safety. Protect against sunburn by using a sunscreen with at least a sun protective factor (SPF) of 15 and reapply after swimming. Make sure you stay hydrated with plenty of water to drink while outside and make sure children’s ears are dried after swimming.”

Visit the Ocean County Health Department website at ochd.org or follow the Health Department on Twitter@OCpublichealth or like the Health Department on Facebook.

Rutgers Master Gardeners Donate Produce To Local Charities

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OCEAN COUNTY – The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Ocean County volunteers (RMGOC), in conjunction with the Farmers Against Hunger organization, pick the “imperfect” produce grown during the local farmers’ growing season. Farmers Against Hunger advertises when the produce is ready to be gathered by RMGOC volunteers, who then come out to gather, clean and then donate the produce to local organizations, such as Catholic Charities, Peoples Pantry, Visitation Relief Center and various church soup kitchens and local food banks.

The RMGOC also runs a garden in which produce is grown, harvested and donated to local food banks and charities. This garden is under the chair of Noreen Baris, Kathy D’Antonio, Rick Marine and Sue Priolo. These chairs also organize the pickings with Farmers Against Hunger.

Last year, RMGOC harvested, gleaned and distributed over 9,000 pounds of produce such as corn, cucumbers, eggplant, apples, butternut squash, cheese pumpkins, sweet potatoes, white potatoes and cabbage to local Ocean County food banks.

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Local Businesswoman Surprises Gold Award Recipients OCEAN COUNTY – During a speech at the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore’s Gold Award Reception, local businesswoman Carol Stillwell surprised each Gold Award recipient with $500 in recognition of each girl’s achievements and in anticipation of future success.

“I am so certain of all the wonderful things that the 2016 Gold Award recipients are capable of achieving that tonight it is my privilege to offer a small token to help with your future endeavors,” Stillwell said. “I truly look forward to growing old in a world in which you are our next generation of leaders. I am so proud to know that my future will have you guiding it.”

Stillwell is CEO of Edison-based Stillwell-Hansen. She made the announcement at an event recognizing the 30 Girl Scouts from Monmouth and Ocean counties who earned the award this year. The Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore named Stillwell a Woman of Distinction in 2011.

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Gold Award. Gold Award projects completed

by Girl Scouts this year showcased a wide variety of interests and issues, including an autism awareness program, the creation of a database to organize documents for a local historical society and an art program to assist seniors living in an assisted living community.

“The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest recognition a girl can achieve as a Girl Scout.

Nationally, it is earned by only five percent of all eligible girls,” said BJ Wood, signature program specialist for the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore. “To earn the award, each girl must volunteer at least 80 service hours to complete a multi-step project that includes identification of an issue with a national or global link, formation of a team to address the issue and completion of a project that makes a lasting and sustainable impact in her community.”

For more information about the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore or the Girl Scout Gold Award program, contact Erick Rommel, chief communications officer, Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore, at erommel@jerseyshoregirlscouts.org or by calling 800-785-2090.

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Parks & Recreation Releases Newsletter

OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County Parks and Recreation announced that the quarterly issue of the newsletter has been released. The newsletter contains events and programs sponsored and conducted by the Parks and Recreation staff.

The newsletter lists the many opportunities offered by the Parks and Recreation Department as well as information about the 27 parks, nature centers and golf courses throughout Ocean County. There are events available for all ages, preschool through seniors. Some include:

environmental programs, arts, crafts, sporting events and travel.

Freeholder John Bartlett invites residents to visit the parks and enjoy the programs that Ocean County offers. The parks are carefully maintained grounds, fully accessible and offering a wide variety of amenities.

Ocean County residents can pick up a quarterly newsletter at park locations, or may call 877-OCPARKS to be placed on the mailing list.

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Ocean County Historical Society Seeks Volunteers

OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Historical Society seeks volunteers. Volunteers conduct research in the library, assist with visitors, guide tours, install exhibits, catalog records and archives, work with collections and help with various administrative duties.

Volunteer placement is based on interests, skills, life experiences as well as the needs of the society.

Here are some examples of volunteer opportunities: Education: Be a docent/tour guide by leading visitors, including school groups, around the museum and sharing both the society’s permanent and temporary exhibits.

Research Center: Improve access to and preservation of historical documents; edit and update records in the digitized catalog; maintain and document collections of printed materials and photographs; create titles for manuscript collections and respond to research and genealogy inquiries.

Museum/Collections: Research objects in the society’s museum collection; assist with exhibition research and mounting of exhibits; respond to inquiries about the collection

and assist with cataloguing the inventory of artifacts.

Imaging: Assist with the cataloging of photographs and reproductions of collection materials.

Public Relations and Marketing: Assist with mailings to members and donors, assist with calendar updates to the media and assist with press releases for public relations related projects.

Gardens and Grounds: Assist in maintaining the society’s Victorian gardens and grounds by planting, mulching, fertilizing, watering, weeding and deadheading.

Administrative: Meeting and greeting visitors; answering the telephone; assisting with filing, organizing supplies, preparing mailings and taking photographs.

Publications: Writing, editing and publishing works relevant to the history of Ocean County.

Development: Assist with fundraising activities including grantwriting.

There are a variety of volunteer experiences for everyone at the Ocean County Historical Society. For more information, visit oceancountyhistory.org.

Veterans Choice Program Adds Options

OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean Health Initiatives (OHI), a federally qualified health center with locations in Ocean County, has been named an eligible provider in The Veterans Choice program. The Veterans Choice program provides eligible veterans with the option to receive non-VA health care services from approved community health care providers, such as OHI, in their communities.

Using this program will not have any impact on existing VA health care or any other VA benefit.

Some qualifying situations for veterans include waiting more than 30 days for VA medical care, or having to travel 40 miles or more to a VA medical facility, among others.

Veterans can call 866-606-8198 to find out if they qualify or visit va.gov/opa/choiceact and schedule an appointment at OHI. Those veterans who do qualify should use their Veterans Choice Card, which will allow them to request OHI as their community-based primary health care provider.

The Ocean County Veterans Service Bureau, located on the first floor of the Ocean County One-Stop Center, 1027 Hooper Ave., Toms River, can provide additional assistance to veterans about obtaining and using their Veterans Choice Card.

For more information about OHI, contact Kimberly Tozzi, community relations coordinator, at 732-719-9016.

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.

Register Children For School At Registration Of�ice

BRICK – If a child has not yet been registered for the upcoming school year, the Brick Township School District encourages parents and guardians to come to the Central Registration office to complete

registration as soon as possible.

Summer registration office hours are 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. If there to register, arrive by 3 p.m.

The Brick Times welcomes your special announcements! Engagements, Weddings, Births, Birthday Wishes, etc. Please call 732-657-7344 for more details!

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Ocean County Holds Graduation Ceremony For New EMTs

OCEAN COUNTY – Nineteen new emergency medical technicians celebrated the completion of over 200 hours of training.

“EMTs provide an invaluable service to our community,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director John P. Kelly, who serves as director of Law and Public Safety. “People’s lives often depend on the quick action and competent care of emergency medical technicians.”

The graduates had to successfully complete 200 hours of classroom study and rigorous hands-on training in order to complete the EMT basic training requirements at the Ocean County Training Center. The students spent numerous hours honing their skills in a local emergency room assisting hospital personnel.

“We are pleased to be able to provide this facility for the students and also the instructors who give their time and talent to training these men and women to be the finest EMTs th ey can be,” Kelly said. “We receive great cooperation from the hospitals and the Monmouth Ocean (MONOC) Hospital Services Corp. in providing this training.”

Upon completion of the required curriculum, each student must score 70 percent or higher on a 100 question written final examination. Students must also pass a practical skills examination demonstrating that they are mentally and physically prepared for the challenges that lie ahead.

“The EMT program demands focus, dedication and sacrifice,” Kelly said. “The students have worked exceedingly hard to get here

and their willingness to give back to their community is evident by their dedication to successfully completing this training.”

Charles E. Livezey, supervisor of Emergency Medical Services Education for MONOC South, told the graduates that completion of this training was the first step in their careers as EMTs. “The field of Emergency Medical Services is constantly changing,” Livezey said. “We have given you the skills. We encourage you to keep learning.”

During the graduation ceremony, Melanie McClellan and Laura Patterson of the Barnegat Light Emergency Medical Services received the John G. Glowacki Award for Academic Excellence.

The graduates are Kimberly Barker, Jennifer Urban, both Pleasant Plains First Aid Squad; Cayla Capito and Luke Vincentini, Lanoka Harbor Emergency Medical Services; Pat Carey, Surf City Fire and EMS; Mikaela Crowley; Thomas Finnegan, Lacey Township Emergency Medical Services; David Hamilton, Toms River Emergency Medical Services; Yehuda Jacob; Phillip Mastoridis, Rowan University Emergency Medical Services; Bryanna Mesimer, Stafford Township Emergency Medical Services; Melanie McClellan; Richard Murphy; Laura Patterson and Kevin Walsh, Barnegat Light Emergency Medical Services; Jeffrey Pharo; Amber Prill, Beachwood Emergency Medical Services; Philip Urban and Jea-Marie Valerio, Bayville Emergency Medical Services.

Caregivers Of New Jersey To Present Caregiver Youth Award

NEW JERSEY – Caregivers of New Jersey is launching the Caregiver Youth Award in the amount of $1,000, which will be presented to one eligible applicant between the ages of 8 and 18.

According to the National Alliance for Caregiving, there are at least 1.3 million youth caregivers between the ages of 8 and 18 in the United States. It is important to remember that youth caregivers are children who reverse roles with their family members who become ill or disabled to provide care for them. Being a youth caregiver isn’t an easy task and requires personal sacrifices in the form of education, personal time and well-being.

With this award, Caregivers of New Jersey would like to recognize the hard work of youth caregivers in the state of New Jersey.

To download the application, go to njcaregivers.org. All applicants must fill out the application and write an essay explaining their role as a caregiver. The application deadline is September 1. When all parts of the application have been completed, applicants must send documents to: Attn: Award Application, Caregivers of New Jersey Foundation, 35 Beaverson Boulevard, Building 11, Brick, NJ 08723.

For questions, call Mikaela Saunders at 732262-8020 ext. 233.

SUEZ North America Foundation To Award Environmental Grants

NEW JERSEY – Officials have recently announced that the SUEZ North America Foundation, the philanthropic arm of SUEZ North America, will award 50 grants of $1,000 each to organizations and projects dedicated to the environmental sustainability of communities across the country.

“The SUEZ North America Foundation continues its mission to award grants for projects that demonstrate good environmental stewardship and have a positive impact on our society,” said Ed Wallace, executive director. “With 50 total grants

available, the intent is to spread the awards to as many organizations as possible.”

Eligible organizations must be designated a 501(c) (3) charity, and preference will be given to groups within SUEZ’s service territories. All applications will be reviewed by a SUEZ North America Foundation panel, and applicants will be notified of the panel’s decision in writing. Grant applications are available online at mysuezwater.com.

Since 2009, the SUEZ North America Foundation has distributed grants in excess of $4 million, supporting almost 200 projects.

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Grant Helps With Transportation Needs

OCEAN COUNTY – Under an auto ownership program administered by Ocean County, about 80 people will receive help resulting in a viable means of transportation.

“A viable means of transportation is often the one major barrier standing between a single-mother and life opportunities like employment and child care,” said Freeholder Virginia E. Haines, who serves as liaison to

the Department of Human Services.

Ocean County expects to reduce that hurdle as it continues its Auto Ownership program in conjunction with St. Francis Community Center on Long Beach Island.

“This program has provided used cars to low income individuals seeking to enter the workforce, in particular in Southern Ocean County,” Haines said. “Viable and safe trans-

portation means individuals can access employment and training opportunities helping them to become self-sufficient wage earners.

“This program not only provides a car, but it provides a person with a renewed self-esteem and pride in getting back on their feet and regaining their independence,” Haines said.

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The program is funded by a $71,630 transportation block grant through the federal program known as TANF or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. Individuals are referred to the program by the Ocean County Board of Social Services. The Board of Freeholders awarded the competitive contract to St. Francis to operate the program on June 15.

“It’s an important step to a better life,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director John P. Kelly. “I commend St. Francis for working in partnership with the county and other agencies to help those who are in need. It truly makes a difference.”

Under the program, St. Francis solicits donated vehicles from local car dealers, churches and the general public and partners with local businesses and Ocean County Vocational-Technical Schools to negotiate reduced costs for auto repairs and insurance policies. Ocean County government has donated used vehicles to the program.

Additionally, St. Francis works with clients to arrange driving lessons, and provides instruction in auto maintenance.

“We anticipate about 80 clients will benefit from the program this year,” Haines said.

“While not all will receive a used car, some will be provided with assistance to cover vehicle maintenance costs, registration and title costs, or for their initial car insurance premiums and other related costs associated with having a vehicle.

“This helps with not just getting someone to work, but also to doctor’s appointment, to day care for their children,” Haines said.

“Transportation opens up a host of opportunities to low income individuals who are trying to make a better life for themselves and their families.”

Chamber Of Commerce Seeks Vendors For Seafood Festival

POINT PLEASANT BEACH – The Point Pleasant Beach Chamber of Commerce has openings available for artists and crafters at the 39th Annual Festival of the Sea. This seafood festival will be held on September 17, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., at Downtown Point.

Vendor applications can be accessed at pointpleasantbeachchamber.com/ vendor-applications.

Downtown Shops To Participate In Sidewalk Sale POINT PLEASANT BEACH – The Point Pleasant Beach Chamber of Commerce is holding a Sidewalk Sale in Downtown Point Pleasant Beach from August 11 to 13. Stores from Downtown will be selling items on the sidewalk from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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HeRe’s to youR HeALtH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

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By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. 1. There are many thyroid “bombs” and cigarettes are one of them. Smokers have lower serum TSH and higher free T4 and free T3 levels than non-smokers, which makes it appear like smokers don’t have thyroid disease even when they do.

2. Drive old cars. The new ones are off-gassing all the bromide and that competes with the iodine in the thyroid gland.

The bromine, not iodine, gets taken in and that causes the brain to feel fat and fuzzy as well as fussiness.

3. Reduce hydrogen peroxide. Everyone makes this compound in our cells as part of cellular metabolism, but some people make too much and it causes pain and fatigue. It’s a free radical. It can be reduced with supplements of Catalase and Glutathione.

4. Be careful in swimming pools and jacuzzis. Those spending a lot of time enjoying these activities should consider taking an iodine capsule (about 6.25mg) once or twice a week to restore lost iodine.

The chlorine in the pool competes with iodine and may suppress iodine uptake to the point of hypothyroidism.

5. Change toothpastes. Use a fluoride-free brand because fluoride is a bully.

It competes with iodine in the thyroid gland, which will almost always absorb fluoride over iodine. When this happens it blocks production of thyroid hormone.

6. Take a break from fermented foods.

Foods like tempeh, blue cheese, parmesan, salami, alcohol, kombucha and sauerkraut. These foods are loaded with histamine, a known trigger for autoimmune disorders. These cause loads of digestive

problems and fatigue. I wrote a more comprehensive article about this topic, now archived my website.

7. Stop eating candy and soda. Blood sugar swings cause terrible imbalances with sugar and insulin levels. Those eating these things will never get well; it is simply not physiologically possible.

High insulin (needed to neutralize the sweets) is a known factor for cancer, diabetes and pain, plus high insulin makes people overweight and tired.

8. Eat less raw goitrogenic foods. This could reduce the body’s ability to absorb iodine which reduces thyroid levels and starves the reproductive organs of healthy iodine. Avoid foods that are goitrogenic unless you cook them. For example, juicing raw kale every morning is a no-no in my book. Cooking it daily is fine and incredibly healthy. See the difference? Watch out for superfood green powder drink mixes that contain goitrogens. Some common ones include alfalfa, broccoli and cauliflower powders. Also, if drinking this stuff every day it may backfire and cause fatigue.

9. Make sure to digest food. I didn’t say eat the food, I said “digest.” The problem is that food isn’t always broken down completely. This partial digestion is due to years of insult from a bad diet, which reduces secretion of digestive enzymes and increases zonulin. So I suggest taking digestive enzymes to help completely break down all the food. Pancreatin, pepsin, bromelian and others exist in supplemental form, which reduces the amount of ‘circulating immune complexes’ that trigger autoimmune flare-ups.

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Police Departments Enforce Click It Or Ticket Program

OCEAN COUNTY – “Click It or Ticket” mobilization played a critical 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, Harvey 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.

Call Center Created To Handle VA Billing Issues

NEW JERSEY – A Community Care Call Center has been set up for veterans experiencing adverse credit reporting or debt collection resulting from inappropriately billed Choice Program claims.

Veterans experiencing these problems can call 877-881-7618 for assistance. The VA acknowledges that delayed payments and inappropriately billed claims are unacceptable, and has caused much stress to veterans and providers alike.

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Narconon Is There To Help NEW JERSEY – Narconon reminds families that abuse of heroin and opioid drugs has become a national health crisis. Learn to recognize the signs of heroin abuse and get loved ones help if they are at risk.

Visit narcononnewliferetreat.org to learn about the overdose reversing drug known as naloxone and find out its availability in your state.

Narconon can help people take steps to overcome addiction in their family. Call 800-431-1754 for free screenings or referrals.

Eagle Scout Projects Improve Ocean County Park LAKEWOOD – Dylan Tortorelli, an Eagle Scout, installed a bench and arbor in the butterfly garden at near the lakeside beach complex as his Eagle Scout project. There are plans to plant a native honeysuckle that will grow up and over the arbor.

Elijah Pirl, also an Eagle Scout, built lounge chairs that were placed on the main lakeside beach.

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BRICK LIBR ARY EVENTS

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BRICK – The Brick Librar y has planned numerous activities for the public during August. The library is located at 301 Chambersbridge Road.

To register for these programs, visit theoceancountylibrary.org and click on “Calendar of Events” or call 732477-4513.

August 1, 2:30 p.m.: E-books on iPad – Learn how to utilize the user interface, browse the electronic collection, place holds and download e-books. Register.

August 1, 4 p.m.: Find Your True Colors – True Colors is an in-depth personality analysis. Participants will learn how it can guide them towards a career they love. Register.

August 2, 9, 16, 10 a.m.: Tech Buddies – Need help using a cell phone? Tablet?

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August 3, 6:30 p.m.: Color Me Calm – Participants can color their troubles away.

August 4, 11, 18, 25, 10 a.m.: Open Play Mah Jongg – All levels of play welcome. Participants should bring their game set and current card.

August 4, 10 a.m.: Small Business Reference Center – Utilizing the library’s database, participants can learn how to plan, fi nance and manage a business.

Prerequisite: Internet skills. Register.

August 4, 4 p.m.: Acrylic Pour Workshop – Teens will work with acrylic paint and learn color mixing techniques to create their own colorful masterpiece.

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August 9, 6 p.m.: Knit Wits – The library invites participants to take s ome t i me for t he m s elve s. T he y should bring their crochet, knitting or crafting needles and their craft.

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Participants will learn how to use the mouse. Register.

August 13, 2 p.m.: R hy th m N’ Sound Doo-Wop Concert – Rhythm N’ Sound will perform music from the classic standards, doo-wop and rock ‘n roll. Register.

August 17, 11 a.m.: Keeping Your Grandkids Safe and Happy While in Your Care – Current trends in child safety at home, outdoors and on the road will be discussed in this interactive program. Register.

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August 18, 7 p.m.: Get into the Game: Magic for Teens – This workshop will take a look into the life of a magician and teach teens mystifying magic tricks. Please register.

August 19, 10 a.m.: Stitch in Time – The library invites participants to take some time for themselves. Bring crochet, knitting or crafting needles and a craft. Register.

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Lakewood Lions Renaissance Fair

LAKEWOOD – The Lakewood Lions Club and the Society for Creative Anachronism will host the 35th Annual Charity Renaissance Faire on September 17 and 18 in Pine Park at Country Club Drive and County Line Road.

The hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on September 17 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on September 18.

Tickets are $12 for adults and $2 for children ages 6 to 12. Free parking.

Featured events include: full combat armor jousting, a magician, displays of hand to hand combat and English long bow archery, pictures with wolves

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Taking Action Against Obesity Dear Joel I am seriously overweight. As a 43 year-old woman, I can’t believe what I have done to myself. When I was younger I had a beautiful body and now look like an inflated balloon. My husband doesn’t seem to mind but I walk around feeling embarrassed with the way I look. I no longer look good in anything; new clothes that I buy do nothing to change my situation. What can I do?

Answer: When we are in situations such as yours, we have a tendency to feel sor r y for ourselves rather than do anything about it. You have choices to make. You can either go on feeling badly about yourself or take control of your situation. I must remind you that when I write this column I am simply a friend to my readers. I am neither a doctor or have formal training in mental health. That being said it is important to me that you see a physician about your condition. You may be at risk for heart disease and diabetes. Both are at epidemic proportions in our country.

As you may know, most diets fail. I do, however, have faith in two organizations for people such as yourself and

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.

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is being funded through the township’s capital budget.

All the Recreation programs charge a fee and is “revenue neutral, or a little in the positive,” and not taxpayer-funded, Santaniello said.

“Mommy and Me and Daddy Too,” offers teacher-guided activities such as songs, crafts, free play and gym time for newborns to age 3, and would have several new added sessions enabling more of a breakdown by age groups, he said.

Previously all the ages were grouped together, but with the added classroom space, children 1 year and younger would meet on Mondays; 1- and 2-year-olds would meet on Wednesdays, and 2- and 3-year-olds would have Friday sessions.

“First Time on My Own,” allows the children ages 2.5 to 3.5 to participate in a structured environment consisting of circle time, craft projects, open play and gym time while their parent or caretaker remains in the foyer. Now several additional sessions have been added, which would all be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

“Bright Start,” is a state-certified preschool for ages 3 and 4 taught by certified

teachers. Last year students could attend the three-day a week program full-time or part-time in the a.m. where they learn social and academic skills independently while participating in a variety of activities and projects.

The a.m. sessions will be held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays or Tuesday and Thursdays.

This fall six additional afternoon sessions would be added because of the added space, Santaniello said. Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

And finally, “Jump Start,” which is also taught by certified teachers, helps to prepare 4-year-olds for kindergarten, and it is offered a.m. or p.m. sessions, five days a week.

“I might seem biased but the township kindergarten teachers say they can tell which kids came through the ranks of the Recreation Department pre-school programs,” Santaniello said. “They say the kids are really prepared because we are state-certified and we have teachers that are certified.”

There is still limited space in the early childhood programs. If you are interested you could register your child online at brickrec.twp.brick.nj.us, but you must go to the Recreation Department at 270 Chambers Bridge Road to pick up an enrollment packet, said Santaniello.

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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) Auto Mechanic – Tires, alignments, under car service. Uniforms, benefits and paid holidays. 732-270-6700. (32) Home Aid Needed – To help with mother in wheel chair. Must be neat and clean. Non-smoker. Know how to cook Italian food and like cats. References and driving a must. Must work weekends 4 to 8 p.m. and some days. $12/hr.

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

(35) All Around Yard And Home Maintenance – outdoor, indoor work done to your satisfaction.

Cleaning, home repairs, yard upgrades, etc. Fair estimates. Eddie Zsoka 732-608-4781. (38) I’m A Loving Compassionate Care Giver – With over 15 years experience. Will take care of your elderly/ sick loved one at home or hospital.

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(34) Mason - 35 years experience. Small to medium sized jobs. Brick replacement, brick pointing, concrete repair/caulking, masonry coating and all repairs. I also do light hauling. 732-505-3081.

(34) Painting - By neat, meticulous craftsman who will beat any written estimate. Interior/exterior. Free estimate. Fully insured. 732-5067787, 646-643-7678.

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Roofing, siding, all types of flooring installed, carpentry, screens, windows, doors installed, powerwashing, all gutter work. No job too big or small, we do it all. Fully insured. $ave.

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

(43) Companion/Caregiver – Will do shopping, doctor’s appointments, etc. Crestwood resident. Experienced.

Can provide references. Call Stella at 732-350-1465.

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Very neat. Special senior discounts.

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Interactive Maps Of Water Access Points Now Available

NEW JERSEY – Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin announced a new, interactive public access map for visitors to locate more than 2,900 coastal, bay and river access points in four counties.

“To help residents and visitors get the most out of their summer season, we are also pleased to make available this interactive map, which will provide useful information on beach, bay and river access points in Monmouth, Ocean, Atlantic and Cape May counties. This versatile tool will help longtime New Jersey residents and newer tourists locate the wide range of access points to our tidal waters for all forms of recreation,” said Martin.

The interactive map, which can be found at nj.gov/dep/cmp/access/ uses Geographic Information System technology to locate the 2,900 points and allows users to get a glimpse of a particular access point via aerial or street view. Additionally, every point features a pop-up window that provides a street address and amenities available at the location, including parking, handicap accessibility, restrooms, boardwalks and forms of recreation permitted.

The information for each spot was compiled by DEP staff. Later this year, DEP will expand the maps to include all public access points in the northeast region of the state and the Delaware Bay and Delaware River.

“We take great pride in the public access for families, boaters, the fishing community and everyone who enjoys the shore,” Commissioner Martin added. “With this great coastal access and our partnerships built through the state’s Cooperative Coastal Monitoring program to ensure excellent water quality, we look forward to another great summer in New Jersey.”

The DEP spearheads the Cooperative Coastal Monitoring Program (CCMP), a joint state, federal and local partnership that routinely tests water quality at 215 ocean and bay beaches across the state.

In 2015, monitored ocean beaches were open more than 99.9 percent of the time.

Just two ocean beaches were closed all season as a result of exceeding the recreational bathing beach bacteria standard.

The DEP, working in partnership with local and county health agencies, moni-

Larson Ford To Make Donation To Caregiver Canines

LAKEWOOD – From now through September, Larson Ford will donate $5 to Caregiver Canines for every vehicle sold.

Caregiver Canines is coming to the Larson Ford showroom on August 13, 15, 27, 29, September 17 and 19, so come meet the therapy dogs and their handlers. Caregiver Canines will be at the showroom from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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tors water quality at recreational bathing beaches from mid-May to the week after Labor Day. Water quality sampling results so far have shown that New Jersey’s beach water quality is outstanding. Coastal surveillance f lights are also under way, taking place six days per week from mid-May to mid-September. These f lights carefully

watch for issues such as algae blooms or debris that might affect water quality.

The DEP has worked with Rutgers University to develop an interactive website and map to show real-time status of monitored beaches at njbeaches.org.

The website allows the public to easily view and download water quality data, notifies the public of any alerts

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New Jersey Blood Services Declares Blood Emergency

NEW JERSEY – New York Blood Center and the New Jersey Blood Services, a division of NYBC, have declared a blood emergency and are asking the public to donate blood at a nearby drive, NYBC center or mobile unit to help replenish the community’s blood supply. Recent national tragedies are reminders that it is imperative for NYBC to always have an adequately stocked blood supply to respond when communities are faced with patient traumas or other events that require life-saving blood products.

To donate blood or for information on how to organize a blood drive, call 800-933-2566 or visit nybloodcenter.org/blood.

In order to maintain a safe blood supply a

OCEAN COUNTY – “It is important to follow food safety guidelines to prevent harmful bacteria from multiplying and causing foodborne illness,” stated Ocean County Freeholder Deputy Director Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health.

Daniel Regenye, Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) public health coordinator, pointed out the importance of taking extra precautions and practicing safe food handling when preparing perishable foods, such as meat, poultry, seafood and egg products. “When shopping for your barbeque, buy cold foods last, right before checking out. Keep poultry away from other food; grab one of the plastic bags that are handy by the meat and poultry section and put the meat

seven-day inventory of all types must be continually replenished. Companies, organizations and community groups are encouraged to donate or host their own blood drives to help rebuild the blood stock – NYBC’s staff can help each step of the way.

O negative blood donors are considered “universal,” and their blood type is needed most readily in trauma situations and emergency rooms across the country. Due to its high demand, O negative blood is in short supply and NYBC encourages individuals with this blood type to consider stepping forward and donating as soon as possible.

The local blood supply has reached a critically low level, with under a two-day supply of O negative,

B negative and A negative.

“By spreading the word or even hosting your own blood drive, inviting friends, family and community organizations, you may save lives in your community,” said Andrea Cefarelli, executive director of NYBC. “We are in dire need of O negative blood with a reserve that is currently below a two-day supply, and that is just too low.”

Historically, during the summer months, blood centers have had to focus on building up the community’s blood product supply, as it tends to diminish due to seasonal factors.

While summer months are marked by a long vacation period, with schools in recess and leisure time, the need for blood never takes a

Safe Barbecuing Tips

or chicken in the bag. Avoid raw meat or poultry juices dripping on other food. It is important to refrigerate perishable foods within two hours and keep them refrigerated until ready to use.

If food gets packed in a cooler, keep it out of direct sunlight and avoid opening the lid too often. Freeze poultry and ground meat that will not be used in one or two days.”

Regenye continued, “We remind people of the importance of hand washing, but it is equally important to keep everything you are using to cook with just as clean. Bacteria on raw meat and poultry can be easily spread to other foods by juices dripping from packages, hands and utensils, called cross-contamination. To prevent foodborne illness, do not use the same platter and

utensils for raw or cooked meat and poultry. If you are picnicking away from your home, find out if there is a source of clean water, and if not, bring water for preparation and cleaning. You may choose to pack clean cloths and wet towlettes for cleaning surfaces and hands.

The following steps are offered for safe cooking, more information can also be found at the Ocean County Health Department website, ochd.org.

Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds before handling food.

Use two cutting boards to keep raw meat, chicken and fish apart from vegetables.

Use a food thermometer to check meat, fish and chicken after it is cooked. When taking foods

vacation. NYBC urges individuals to seek out nearby blood donation centers and to engage in the selfless act of donating, helping to prevent a summer blood shortage and potentially saving the life of someone in need.

The entire donation process takes less than an hour and a single donation can be used to save multiple lives. Donors with O-negative blood type, or “universal donors,” are especially encouraged to donate, as their blood can be used in emergencies. Nearly 2,000 donations are needed each day in New York and New Jersey alone.

About one in seven hospital admissions requires a blood transfusion, and with a limited shelf life, supplies must be continually replenished.

off the grill, put cooked items on a clean plate.

Chill food and leftovers in the refrigerator as soon as everyone is done eating.

Always wash fruits and vegetables under running water before cutting or eating.

Keep eggs in the refrigerator; cook eggs until the yolk is firm Defrost frozen food in the microwave or refrigerator, not the counter.

Mayonnaise-based foods need to be kept cold.

Bacteria are often present on the rind of melons so it is important to wash the melon thoroughly before cutting. Once cut, refrigerate the cut pieces of melon.

Not sure about quality, expiration, etc. of food, then keep in mind “When in doubt, throw it out.”

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Wendy’s Updates Public On Data Breach

NEW JERSEY – Wendy’s recently reported additional malicious cyber activity involving some franchisee-operated restaurants. The company believes this criminal cyberattack resulted from a service provider’s remote access credentials being compromised, allowing access – and the ability to deploy malware – to some franchisees’ POS systems. Soon after detecting the malware, Wendy’s identified a method of disabling it and thereafter has disabled the malware in all franchisee restaurants where it has been discovered.

The investigation has confirmed that criminals used malware that is believed to have been effectively deployed on some Wendy’s franchisee systems starting in the late fall of last year.

Impacted restaurants include the two Wendy’s in Toms River, the two in Brick,

the Route 9 locations in Howell and Freehold, the Lanoka Harbor Wendy’s and Route 72 in Manahawkin, among several dozen others in New Jersey.

Based on the facts known to Wendy’s at this time, the additional malware targeted the following payment card data: cardholder name, credit or debit card number, expiration date, cardholder verification value and service code. The cardholder verification value that may have been put at risk is not the three or four digit value that is printed on the back or front of cards, which is sometimes used in online transactions.

Wendy’s has worked aggressively with third-party forensic experts and federal law enforcement on this investigation, which is ongoing. Wendy’s has now arranged to offer fraud consultation and identity

restoration services to all customers who used a payment card at a potentially affected restaurant during the time when the restaurant may have been affected.

For instructions on how to access your complimentary year of fraud consultation and identity restoration services, call 866779-0485, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday, excluding major holidays.

Wendy’s will continue to work diligently with its investigative team to apply what the company has learned from these incidents and further strengthen its data security measures.

Additionally, in line with prudent personal financial management, Wendy’s encourages customers to be diligent in watching for unauthorized charges on their payment cards and to quickly report suspicious activity to their bank or credit card company.

The phone number to call is usually on the back of the credit or debit card.

The Wendy’s franchisee locations that may have been involved in this incident and the dates during which they may have been affected can be found here. The potentially affected sites are organized by state. If you made a purchase using a payment card at one of the listed restaurants during the relevant timeframe, your information may have been affected.

In addition to the complimentary fraud consultation and identity restoration services, customers may also obtain additional information from the Federal Trade Commission about steps that can be taken to avoid identity theft, including how to place a fraud alert or a security freeze on a credit account. Contact information for the FTC at 1-877-438-4338.

Girl Scouts Honors Distinguished Community Leaders

FARMINGDALE – The Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore raised more than $175,000 during its Annual Women of Distinction and Community Partners Gala at Eagle Oaks Country Club. The annual event honors the personal and professional achievements of outstanding local individuals and organizations.

During the black-tie affair, sponsored by Investors Bank, the Girl Scouts honored this year’s Women of Distinction, includ-

ing Lillian Burry, Monmouth County Freeholder; Valerie Montecalvo, Bayshore Recycling; Maria Tanzola, UBS; Betty White, civic volunteer and Bertha Williams-Pullen, Neptune Township School District.

As its Community Partner, the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore honored The Faith and James Knight Foundation.

The Junior Woman of Distinction was Kathy Ann Drake, a Girl Scouts of the

Jersey Shore Girl Board Representative.

And this year, for the fi rst time, the council honored a “Man Enough to be a Girl Scout” Member of the Year. The inaugural honoree was Jim DeAngelis, Lakewood BlueClaws.

All honorees are from Monmouth and Ocean counties. They are dedicated to bettering the community and they embody the leadership qualities represented by the Girl Scout organization.

Each honoree is a valuable role model to girls as they become women of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place.

Each honoree is now on the distinguished list of community leaders and activities honored by the Girl Scouts through this annual event over the past 32 years. For more information about the Girl Scouts and upcoming events visit girlscoutsjs. org/specialevents.

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Ocean County Library Home Borrowers Service

OCEAN COUNTY – Do you love to read, but have physical limitations that prevent you from getting to the library? The Ocean County Library provides delivery of library materials free of charge to Ocean County residents living independently who are unable to visit a physical library location.

After contacting the Home Borrowers Coordinator, the library will assign a trained volunteer to deliver items to your home. The Home Borrowers Service customer must be able to establish a mutually convenient time with the volunteer to deliver and pick up materials, approximately every three weeks.

In order to qualify for the Home Borrowers Service, the following criteria must be met: You must be a resident of Ocean County, who does not have family members or friends to assist them with their library needs.

You must submit a completed Home Borrowers Service Customer Application.

You must submit a basic Medical Verification Form stating that you cannot physically visit the library.

You must cooperate with the volunteer to arrange a mutually convenient time for drop off and pick up of library materials.

You must return all materials on time, with the assistance from the assigned volunteer.

Last year, the Home Borrower Volunteers delivered more than 19,000 library items to the Ocean County Home Borrower customers.

If you would like to volunteer with the Ocean County Library to deliver materials to homebound residents, contact Home Borrowers Services at 732-349-6200, ext. 5530.

A background check, paid for by the library, is required.

Stewart’s To Hold Classic Car Cruises

POINT PLEASANT BEACH – The Point Pleasant Beach Chamber of Commerce is holding a Classic Car Cruise on August 2 from 5 to 9 p.m. The cruise will be held at Stewart’s, which is located at 63 Broadway.

The event will feature antique and col-

lectible cars, hot rods, trucks, motorcycles and DJ music.

There are two more cruises scheduled: one on September 6, which will run from 5 to 9 p.m. and one on October 2, which will run from noon to 4 p.m.

Community Services Inc. Provides Meals On Wheels

BRICK – Through its “Meals on Wheels” program, Community Services Inc. provides nutritious meals to homebound elderly in their own homes.

The program also serves meals daily to

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of July 30-August 5

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Spread your wings and you can be the highest flying social butterfly. In the week ahead you could find that your work may involve more social exchanges than usual. You may perform good deeds behind the scenes.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You are so pert when you flirt. Your social instincts are right on track and if you are single you might find plenty of admirers. In the week to come you may be tempted to take up crafting or some other creative pastime.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The right words can seem like music to someone’s ears. This could be a good time to discuss problems or to suggest some ground rules to follow without offending anyone. Use your gift for gab wisely in the week ahead.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): In the week ahead you may be tempted to take more risks than usual to please someone else. Because others are supportive and enthusiastic you feel more confident and are willing to go the extra mile.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Get out the gardening gloves as there may be milk and honey growing in your own back yard. You might feel temporarily unappreciated, but before the week is over you will find that your loyalty and love bears fruit.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Snapchat, twitter and pop. You might not be up on the latest social networking media trends or even own a smartphone, but in the week ahead your connecting warmth may earn praise or even admiring glances.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You might hope to shed light on a situation and find someone close is carrying a torch. A friendship might develop into something more intimate in the week ahead. Network within the community and create new contacts.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Accept new insights and put them to work. Peace and prosperity is just around the corner if you don’t ignore trustworthy information. The seeds you sow in the week ahead may grow into mighty money trees.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Get the facts straight up, without a chaser. In the week to come you may prefer that family members are straightforward and sincere. Be passionate about making your financial future more secure and personal.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): All’s well that ends well. Trying conditions may fall by the wayside due to a vote of confidence from a friend or family member. You may catch sight of an opportunity to increase your net worth in the week ahead.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You may connect the dots this week. A financial mystery may be solved by scrutinizing the paperwork.

You may be briefly puzzled by someone in close connection until you use your head instead of your heart.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Minor friction can create major opportunities in the week to come. Pay attention to sudden inspirations and then act on them. A major decision may be made as you shift your focus and view alternatives.

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By Wolfgang Puck

Trends in cooking come and go. But in the world of desserts, creme brulee has real staying power. The thick, cool, creamy custard (creme) nestled underneath a brittle topping of burnt (brulee) sugar has such an elemental appeal that it’s a perennial favorite.

In spite of the dessert’s popularity, however, I haven’t really seen it catch on in any big way in home kitchens, for two main reasons. First and most important, many home cooks are intimidated by making custard, which calls for very slow, gentle, attentive cooking to make sure that it doesn’t curdle and turn into sweet scrambled eggs. And in summer, when a refreshing, soothing creme brulee might be just the thing, not many cooks want to stand over the stove stirring a pot of custard.

The second reason is the brulee topping. In professional kitchens, the sugar was traditionally caramelized under a salamander, a sort of industrial-quality super-hot broiler, which called for a watchful eye but did the job quickly.

Home cooks could use a regular broiler, but that’s slower and harder to watch, and does the job less evenly. In more recent years, pros and amateurs alike could burn the sugar with small butane kitchen torches; but I’ve found them not powerful enough to do a quick, thorough job.

I’m happy to say, though, that neither drawback exists any more, thanks to two relatively inexpensive devices.

First is a high-speed commercial-quality blender, the sort with 1050 watts of power and a maximum speed of 24,000 RPM. These used to be very expensive, but now you can get excellent home versions for under $200, ready to do everything from crushing ice to making superb smoothies to turning nuts into nut butters. Best of all, the friction generated by the blender’s highest speed can actually raise the temperature of ingredients to cooking heat, producing results like a hot ready-to-serve pureed vegetable soup or - you guessed it - a smooth, creamy custard for your creme brulee.

As for the burnt sugar, I’ve found that a small, hand-held butane torch like you can fi nd inexpensively in any large hardware store does the job far more efficiently than the smaller torches sold in gourmet shops; but those latter ones, or even your broiler, are also perfectly adequate if you’re prepared to take it more slowly and diligently.

With the help of these two modern conveniences, you can make amazing creme brulee in just a few minutes of work, without breaking a sweat. (You’ll still need to allow a few hours for chilling them, though.) And you’ll thrill your

family and friends by serving them what remains one of the trendiest desserts around!

QUICK AND EASY CREME BRULEE Serves 6 10 large cage-free egg yolks 1/2 cup (125 mL) plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, plus more for the brulee topping 2 1/4 cups (560 mL) heavy cream 3 slices peeled fresh ginger, each about 1/4-inch (6 mm) thick 1/2 cup (125 mL) crystallized ginger, coarsely chopped, if necessary, or fresh berries First, make the custard mixture. Put the egg yolks, 1/2 cup (125 mL) plus 1 tablespoon sugar, cream and fresh ginger in an 8-to-10-cup (1-to-1.25 l) high-powered commercial-quality blender. Put on the lid securely.

Turn on the blender to maximum speed.

Leave the blender running until you can see that the custard is steaming hot.

When you stop the blender and take off the lid, the temperature of the custard should measure about 195 F (90.5 C).

Blend for 7 to 8 minutes, turning off the blender to check with an instant-read thermometer inserted deep into the custard without touching the blades or canister.

Place six 3/4-cup (185-mL) ramekins or custard dishes on a rimmed pan. Divide the crystallized ginger or berries, if using, among the ramekins, spreading them evenly across the bottoms. Pour the custard from the blender into the prepared ramekins, filling them almost to the top. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for several hours to overnight.

Before serving, uncover the custards.

Using a sugar shaker or a spoon, sprinkle a thin, even layer of sugar over the custard.

To caramelize the sugar, light a handheld propane blowtorch or kitchen torch, carefully following the manufacturer’s instructions. Holding the torch close enough to a ramekin so that the tip of the flame touches the sugar, caramelize the sugar layer on one custard, moving the flame back and forth until the sugar crystals melt and turn a deep amber.

Turn off the flame. Repeat the caramelizing process with the remaining custards.

Chill the ramekins until the caramelized sugar crusts are very cold and hard, about 1 hour (but do not refrigerate too long, or the crusts may melt). To serve, place the ramekins on small plates, instructing guests to crack the sugar topping by hitting it with the backs of their spoons.

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