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Drainage, Road Projects Planned

Demolition Done:

What’s Next For Beachwood Plaza?

By Catherine Galioto BERKELEY – The township is moving forward with road reconstruction in a stretch of Holiday City, and will also address drainage problems in five areas of Berkeley.

The council approved contracts for the two engineering projects recently: A to Z Contractors of Jackson, a contract of $148,000, to address drainage issues on Carlisle and Amherst, Morris and Cornelius, Charlottesville Drive and Grenada, Emory Drive and Chesterfield Lane.

Earle Asphalt, $215,600, for road reconstruction for the entire length of Montreal Court, and for Jamaica Blvd. between Guadalupe and Fort de France, in Holiday City.

The drainage problem areas were chosen based on resident feedback, said Township Engineer Alan Dittenhofer.

“The list was generated by some residents’ concerns throughout the township, through 2015, we made a list. We do this every year,” he said. “In this contract it is not a particular

–Photos by Catherine Galioto The long-vacant, crumbling mall on Route 9 was demolished over several months, starting about a year ago. Now that demolition is complete, officials are working on remediation and concept plans for the site, part of Berkeley’s town center plan.

By Catherine Galioto BERKELEY – The cracked parking lot is still growing weeds. Gulls and crows peck at the patches of grass and dirt.

But the long crumbling Beachwood Plaza is demolished, a portion of its basement filled in

and capped with fresh cement, and where the dilapidation once stood is now a wide, open space behind a chain link fence.

What’s next?

Remediation, officials said, which for the front portion of the property, where the well

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known eyesore stared over Route 9, should be an easier task compared to the back of the property, where an industrial operation once sat.

There, untold hazards could be discovered. Officials have said previously the amount

of remediation needed there is unknown, and with it an unknown cost.

Also ongoing are meetings to map out what to do with the land once remediated. The township and redeveloper have a town (Demolition - See Page 5)

Local Comic Back On America’s Got Talent

By Jennifer Peacock OCEAN COUNTY – The local government has one comic’s back.

On behalf of Manchester Mayor Kenneth Palmer and the entire Manchester Township Council, President James Vaccaro wrote a letter to “America’s Got Talent” contestant, Whiting resident Julia Scotti, wishing the comic luck on her upcoming appearances.

As of press time, Scotti was still in the running on the nationally broadcast show that runs on NBC Tuesday and Wednesday nights.

The show, judged by Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel, and Mel B with host Nick Cannon, is in its 11th season.

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“We are thrilled to witness your accomplishments on national television and support your endeavor to realize your hopes and dreams. We are proud that your represent our township and recognize your tremendous talent,” Vaccaro wrote in a July 22 letter to Scotti. “We are behind you every step of the way and wish you much success on your journey. You are to be commended for proving age or circumstances in life are no obstacles to achieving goals.”

Scotti, 63, first appeared on episode four this season, where she complained about aches and pains and hypothetically being on (Comic - See Page 12)

In Wake Of Bridge Malfunctions, Of�icials Look At Traf�ic Procedures

By Catherine Galioto PELICAN ISLAND – Whether you are stuck on the bridge itself or the traffic caused by it, local officials hope some meetings coordinating police and state efforts will mean fewer headaches if and when the Mathis Route 37 drawbridge gets stuck upright.

A plan would be to better mobilize traffic officers to cone off a lane of the Tunney bridge, the westbound span, to make a lane for eastbound traffic and divert it there (Bridge - See Page 4)

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instead, said Toms River Councilwoman Maria Maruca.

For three consecutive summer weekends, the Mathis bridge was stuck open, halting eastbound traffic until the drawbridge could be lowered for a time ranging from a half hour to several hours. For July 30, the latest incident created traffic backups throughout the entire area, not just the lead-up to the bridge but on Fischer Boulevard and toward Brick as the Mantoloking Bridge became the next way to access the barrier island communities of Ortley Beach, Lavallette, Seaside Heights and Seaside Park.

“We’ve had that bridge get stuck open and it was a parking lot on Route 37, on Fischer Boulevard, all the way into Brick with people trying to get over the Mantoloking Bridge,” Maruca said. “From now on they will notify our department, along with Seaside Heights and Berkeley Township police departments, within 15 minutes of any anticipated problems if they can not lower the span.”

Maruca said progress was made with a contractor who would be called out to position cones on the Tunney bridge to host traffic in both directions if need be.

The Tunney span was set up all winter for both directions of traffic, due to the winter closure of the Mathis bridge, as part of a $56.4-million project to repair the bridge’s deck and substructure.

The construction cycle requiring a full closure of the Mathis Bridge will be limited to November 1 to April 30 each year.

During each of these construction cycles, summer traffic from approximately May 15 to September 15 will not be affected and all three current lanes on each bridge would be open to traffic.

But in the off-season, the Mathis Bridge closes, and eastbound lanes are diverted onto the Tunney Bridge.

The major NJDOT project will shutter the Mathis span for two more consecutive winters as crews completely replace the decking and drawbridge. The bridge will remain its same height, but when the project is complete will have new lanes and paving, an upgraded construction and new mechanism in its drawbridge.

The traffic shift and construction will take place in the off-season months of November through April, and conclude in April 2018.

Normally, there are three eastbound travel lanes on the Mathis Bridge and three westbound lanes on the adjacent Tunney Bridge open, but traffic will compress entirely onto the three lanes of the Tunney Bridge during the off-seasons. One lane will be eastbound, and two will be for westbound traffic.

All six lanes of the two bridges will be open as normal from mid-May through October of 2016 and 2017.

If construction continues as planned, the NJDOT expects the project to be complet-

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ed by the spring of 2018.

Maruca wants the township to draft a resolution to support its state legislators in moving the project forward faster, so fewer inconveniences would result.

Toms River Police Sposkeperson Ralph Stocco said the last efforts to counter the traffic emergency of the bridge stuck up involved shifting the lanes on the Tunney bridge to allow eastbound traffic there.

“We had 10 to 12 units on scene. I believe this is third time it was stuck. First thing was to detour people off Route 37 away from approaching the bridge. Second was to back all cars off bridge and clear them out so they didn’t have to sit for the duration.

Next was to take the three one-way west lanes on the other bridge and divide them so we could move traffic in both directions,” Stocco said. “We coordinated with Berkeley and Seaside police on the eastern side. We also used our park security and auxiliary volunteer officers. The N.J. State DOT arrived for the repairs as well as providing detour barricades and cones.”

Daniel Triana, spokesperson for the DOT, said the Mathis Bridge, which is a double-leaf bascule bridge, had a barrier gate malfunction which prevented the bridge from closing on July 30.

“Due to regular boat traffic there are frequent bridge openings,” Triana said.

“The bridge is being inspected frequently while the project is ongoing in an attempt to avoid future malfunctions.”

On August 4, the Ocean County Freeholders released a statement of their own, saying they were “joining the chorus of concerned elected officials that are asking the state to help fix problems and possibly provide an alternative traffic pattern” should the Mathis bridge malfunction again.

“Certainly we understand an aging span like this can have its problems but the bridge has already malfunctioned three times this summer season causing extensive traffic backups and safety concerns throughout many areas of Ocean County,” said Freeholder Joseph Vicari, who serves as liaison to tourism, in a prepared statement. “We need to quickly create an alternate traffic plan in order to keep traffic and emergency vehicles moving on and off that island.”

Vicari said they would join the 10th District Legislators in seeking a solution, in a letter to Department of Transportation Commissioner Richard T. Hammer “No one needs to be reminded that this is the heaviest travel period on a summer weekend. People sat for hours in traffic,” Vicari said. “This is not how we want to present our County to our visitors and our residents.”

Freeholder Virginia E. Haines said the Route 37 bridges both serve as vital arteries in Ocean County moving thousands and thousands of people on and off the northern barrier islands.

“I agree with our 10th District legislators that the breakdowns are ‘unacceptable’ and the DOT needs to fix whatever is causing the malfunction as quickly as possible,” she said. “With tourists doubling our population, keeping this bridge in good working order is imperative to public safety.”

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center designation and plan endorsement from the state. But only after remediation is assessed can the redeveloper say what could be proposed there, after meetings with local and government agencies such as the county, state and Department of Transportation, said Mayor Carmen Amato.

“The demolition has been completed in accordance with all applicable local, county, state and federal requirements. The cost of the demolition is borne by the redeveloper and is a part of the overall redevelopment plan for the site,” said the mayor. “The assigned redeveloper is in the final due diligence and investigation of the site and has attended meetings with the local, county and state representatives with regard to the proposed development.”

The property may appear to be just sitting there, but meetings are continuing behind the scenes with the redeveloper, Berkeley Redevelopers, LLC.

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neighborhood but several areas throughout the township.”

Both contracts are through the 2016 capital budget plan, he said.

“They’ll be completed by October,” said the engineer after the July township council meeting. “It takes approximately

The Berkeley Times, August 13, 2016, Page 5 “It is fair to say that the project is in final concept plan phase and will be better defined upon completion of the preliminary assessments and remedial investigation phase and after coordination with review agencies such as NJDOT and Ocean County,” said Amato.

That bureaucracy would be followed by a presentation by the redeveloper to the township, on its final concept plan.

“Once completed, the redeveloper will present the final concept plan to the Township Redevelopment Committee for review and approval. Currently, the Council will serve as the Redevelopment Committee.

The township planner, T&M Associates will oversee and coordinate the redeveloper’s activities,” said the mayor.

The township is now awaiting news of whether it will win an $800,000 grant to help pay for the investigation into what pollution or other concerns exists on the site. Amato said the rear of the site, where an old asphalt operation sat, is the area of most concern.

“T&M has submitted for and is awaiting final written approval for nearly $800,000.00 in Hazardous Discharge and Site Remediation Funding (HDSRF) to perform the Preliminary Assessments and Remedial Investigations. Some of this work has already been completed, said the mayor. “These investigations will better define the areas of concern and the required site remediation and may impact the build-ability of the rear portion of the site.”

Depending on what’s found, and concerning the cleanup expected on the rear of the property, the township and redeveloper would seek more funding to pay for the remediation. At some point in the long history of public debate of the property, estimates on cleanup varied, as high as several million dollars. The issue spans several township administrations.

“Additional funding for the Site Remediation may be available for certain portions of the site, and the township is vigorously pursue this funding,” said Amato.

The redeveloper estimates preliminary assessments and remedial site investigations

30 days to get contracts signed and from there it’s about a month longer to get into it.

A third project is out to bid, in another project approved by the council this year, to improve three more streets in Holiday City.

San Juan Court, Seville Place and Roman Street are slated for improvements, with the township to receive bids in August, Dittenhofer said.

BERKELEY – Property taxes can now be paid online. This is a fairly new feature that the administration has implemented.

Taxpayers can now pay their taxes by E-Check or credit card via the Internet. For many years, residents have made this request to the township. In order to accomplish this, a small investment was needed in updating

will continue through 2016.

“It is not expected to find areas needing remediation in the area of the old Beachwood Mall,” said the mayor. As such, this area will require less time and will be advanced earlier.”

He said a Final Concept Plan may be submitted in late 2017, “for the entire site with the best available information at that time.”

Throughout that period, “We do expect the investigations on the rear portion (Old SBA site) to continue,” said Amato.

After that, would be the process of land use applications and approvals from local, county and state agencies through 2017 for the Beachwood Mall portion of the site, he said. It could be another two years before the ground is broken on those plans, whatever they may be, if they are approved.

“Construction start of new improvements on the front portion of the project, generally the area of the old Beachwood Mall, in late 2018,” Amato estimated. “The balance of the site will have a more detailed timeline as investigations are completed.”

Property Taxes Can Now Be Paid Online

old antiquated software.

The software is now in place and thus far, many residents have used this service.

To pay taxes online, visit berkeleytownship. org.

For more information, residents can call the Tax Collector’s Office, at 732-244-7400 ext. 240.

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L������ T� T�� E����� Badge Revenue Shows Slow Ortley Beach Recovery With beach badge revenue, there are some numbers through June that might be of interest and provide some insight into how recovery and attendance at the various neighboring beaches have progressed since Sandy. In the years following, there was a definite negative impact, however the disparity in the rate of recovery was quite significant. As can be seen, all of our neighboring beaches have recovered quite well, and Lavallette has even surpassed their pre-Sandy revenue. On the other hand, Ortley beach has had a very dismal rate of recovery in beach attendance.

There are of course, numerous reasons for this depressing lack of beach revenue recovery here in Ortley. One could point to the excruciating delays in trying to secure permits and CO’s that is delaying the rebuilding of our community, as well as providing tax revenue for Toms River. That has, of course, been a factor, but only a minor element when you take into consideration the haste and convoluted attempt the Township made to rebuild the boardwalk and entrances to the beach right after the storm.

With little forethought, they forged ahead without ever considering how they might attempt to improve on what had existed previously. Good planning precludes making the same mistake again. For some reason that approach

was never taken into consideration.

The result was a new boardwalk with again the dreaded walkovers that were a well known deterrent to accessing the beach with all the stairs.

As an added hindrance, where there had been ramps prior to Sandy, another sets of steps were added. When you take into consideration that the average family going to the beach will have a beach cart piled high with five or six beach chairs and possibly another cart filled with assorted beach accessories.

Is it any wonder that many beach patrons have found it much more convenient and enjoyable to visit our neighboring communities and forgo the aggravation of trying to gain entrance to our beaches.

The excuse for replacing the ramps for stairs was that the ramps were non compliant.

Well, the stairs are non compliant also. Where’s the logic?

There was also the hint that the ramps might introduce the possibility of injury due to being non compliant. As anyone familiar with the beach knows, the ramps had been in use for at least 60 years and there were no complaints.

It really would be nice, and much more beneficial to both Ortley and Toms River if decisions affecting Ortley Beach included input from individuals that are knowledgeable of our beach community.

Based upon the current rate of recovery, the badge revenue losses in just the last three years alone far exceeded $1,000,000. When you add to that the thousands of dollars spent on rebuilding the walk-

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overs as well as the $90,000 on an unneeded fence, you do have to question the wisdom of these decisions “Coming From Across The Bridge.”

Check your recent tax bill!

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The Electoral College Many people still think that when, on Election Day, they place an ‘x’ next to the presidential candidate of their choice they are voting directly for that person. Not quite!

The presidential election is the only one in the United States where the voters do not have the right to vote directly for their candidate. Governors, senators, members of Congress, mayors are chosen by a majority of popular votes but presidents are not.

What is the Electoral College?

First of all it is not a “College” or a “University.” When on Election Day the citizens vote for President they are actually voting for electors, selected by the political parties, pledged to the parties’ candidate. The number of electors for each party equals the combined number of that state’s U.S. senators and representatives. New Jersey has 14 electoral votes. The candidate getting the majority of the popular votes gets all the electoral votes of that state.

There are a total of 538 electors throughout the country.

A candidate must win at least 270 electoral votes to win the presidency. About six weeks after the election, electors meet at their state capitals to cast their ballots directly for president. (If no candidate for president has a 270 vote majority then the House of Representatives chooses the president.)

Does it work?

For the most part yes it does work, however there have been three elections where a candidate has won the popular vote but failed to win the 270 electoral votes.

The last time was in the 2000 election. Al Gore had 51,003,894 popular votes to 50,459,211 for George Bush,

but Bush had 271 electoral votes to Gore’s 267.

That doesn’t sound fair.

The Electoral College is authorized in the 12th amendment to our constitution.

Our founding fathers that signed the Declaration of Independence and formed the constitution were perhaps the smartest group of people this country ever had. What was their reasoning for choosing indirect elections? They feared that the states with the largest populations would control the elections. If today the voters in California, New York, Texas, Florida and Illinois would agree on one candidate then the smaller states such as Wyoming, Iowa, Utah and New Jersey would have little or no say as to who would become president. As it is today each state large or small has a distinctive roll in choosing the leader of our country. Remember George Bush won his first election by one vote over the minimum required. The divergent states of Alaska, Wyoming, North and South Dakota, Delaware and Vermont each are allotted 3 electoral votes which could possibly change any election and the history of this country.

Can the Electoral College be abolished?

Critics argue that the Electoral College is archaic, and gives certain swing states, like Ohio, undue influence in selecting the president.

Proponents argue that the Electoral College is very important that it protects the rights of smaller states.

In order to amend the constitution, the amendment must be approved by a 2/3rd majority vote of congress and then is sent to each state for ratification by the states legislatives. Approval is required by 3/4 of the states or 30 out of 50.

It is almost certain that each of the small states would vote against giving up what leverage they have in the elections.

It’s safe to say that the Electoral College, with all its flaws, is here to stay.

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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

What’s Happening In Berkeley Township - By Berkeley Mayor Carmen F. Amato, Jr.

Sounds Of Summer Concert Series Finale And Family Movie Night

BERKELEY – On August 24 we will be wrapping up our 2016 Sounds of Summer concert series at Berkeley’s Veterans Park. Opening act and local favorite, Jukebox Legends will be signing your favorite songs from the 1950s, 60s, 70s and more!

That’s followed by Beginnings, the ultimate Chicago tribute band. Concert starts at 6 p.m. Please come on out for a great evening and bring a chair.

Ref resh ments are always provided by our area non-profit groups and organizations that use these concerts as fundraisers for their groups.

On Wednesday, August

31 we will have our annual Family Movie night at Veterans Park. We will be showing Kung Fu Panda 2. The movie will begin at dusk. Refreshments are always available. For more information, please visit BTRec.org.

Mayor’s Fifth Annual School Supply Drive I’m pleased to announce my fifth annual school supply drive. We have once again started collecting school supplies for our neediest Berkeley Township school children. The need for school supplies is anticipated to be greater than last year. Supplies that are needed: back packs,

note books, safety scissors, pens and pencils, erasers, color markers, glue and glue sticks, crayons and rulers.

School supplies can be dropped off at the Berkeley Recreation Center, Route 9 in Bayville or the Mayor’s Office at Town Hall.

We will also be collecting school supplies at our August 24 concert.

As a special incentive, those who participate and drop off school supplies will be entered into a free raffle with the chance of winning one of four $25 Visa gift cards.

The school supply drive will end on September 2. If you have any questions feel

free to contact my office at: 732-244-7400 ext. 203.

Discount For Active Military And Military Veterans Approved At Cedar Creek Golf Course Berkeley Township is home to one of the largest veterans population in the State of New Jersey. We are grateful to those who are currently serving and those who have served our Country.

As a small token of our appreciation for their service, active service-persons and discharged veterans will receive a fifty percent discount on greens fees.

To qualify for the discount, the golfer must have a valid

military identification card, Veterans Administration Card or DD-214 discharge papers.

For more information, call Cedar Creek Golf Course at 732-269-4460.

Visit Berkeley Farmers Market And Berkeley Township Historical Society Museum Our new Berkeley Farmers Market is off to a great start!

The market is held every Tuesday through October from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at our Recreation Center, located on Route 9 in Bayville Local vendors from around the area, including our own Moore’s Farm Market, will be on hand selling Jersey’

Carmen F. Amato, Jr. Fresh produce and other items of interest. Your support is critical in making this a success. Please come on out and support your local vendors.

Also new this year, the Berkeley Township Historical Society museum will also be open during market hours. Interested in finding out the history of our town?

Stop by and check it out.

You won’t be disappointed.

Bayville Dinosaur shirts will also be on sale at the museum.

From The Desk Of Congressman Tom MacArthur: MacArthur Launches Congressional App Challenge

Congressman Tom MacArthur NEW JERSEY – Congressman Tom MacArthur

recently challenged high school students in New Jersey’s Third Congressional District to participate in the Congressional App Challenge.

The Congressional App Challenge is designed to engage students’ creativity and encourage their participation in STEM education

fields, allowing students to compete by creating and exhibiting their software application, or “app,” for mobile, tablet or computer devices on a platform of their choice.

“Computer science and STEM skills are essential for economic growth and innovation,” said Congress-

man MacArthur. “Our dependence on technology will only grow and we need to proactively inspire the bright minds of our technologically savvy students to pursue these crucial STEMbased skills. I am excited to see what inventive apps students in the Third Congressional District create

to solve everyday problems and enhance our lives.”

The Congressional App Challenge submission period will until November 2. Third Congressional District winners will be selected by a panel of local judges and announced on December 5. Winners will be honored by Congressman

MacArthur and have their apps featured on a display in the U.S. Capitol building.

The Internet Education Foundation will be serving as the operational “sponsor” of the Congressional App Challenge.

For more information, visit congressionalappchallenge. us.

Menendez, Booker Host Forum On National Opioid Crisis NEW JERSEY– U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker hosted U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on August 8 for a forum on tackling the heroin and opioid addiction crisis plaguing New Jersey and the nation.

Local doctors, treatment

providers, and advocates will participate in the discussion that will also feature a demonstration on administering the overdose drug naloxone.

Heroin deaths in New Jersey are up 160 percent since 2010, with more than 1,200 overdose-related deaths last year alone. In 2015, more than 28,000 New Jerseyans

sought treatment for heroin or opioid abuse, significantly outpacing previous year’s figures. The heroin death rate in five counties – Camden, Ocean, Cape May, Union and Middlesex – significantly exceeds the number of treatment beds available per 100,000 people.

According to the Cen-

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ters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 78 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose, and heroin-related deaths more than tripled from 2010 to 2014 with approximately

three out of four new heroin users report first abusing prescription opioids.

Veterans are twice as likely to die from an accidental opioid overdose as non-veterans, according to a 2011

study of the VA system.

The forum will focus on improving the prescribing practices of doctors to reduce the supply of misused opioids while still treating pain safely and effectively.

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Career Open Houses For Continuing And Professional Education

TOMS RIVER – The Department of Continuing and Professional Education at Ocean County College is hosting three open houses for individuals looking to branch out into a new career field or upgrade skills, and for parents interested in learning more about Kids on Campus programs.

The open houses will be held on the Ocean County College main campus, College Drive.

Admission is free and open to the public.

On August 13, there will be a “Medical Billing, Medical Coding and Health Information Management” career open house from 9 a.m. to noon. The open house will meet in Room A224, Grunin Center, Building 11.

On August 24, there will be a “Career Night and Kids On Campus” open house from 3 to 7 p.m. in the ground floor lobby of the College Library, Building 3. Make tracks to start a new career in health care, business, technology and specialized

careers. This open house is also provides those in attendance the opportunity to check out OCC’s fun and educational programs for kids and teens including dance, golf, science and more.

On September 15, there will be a “Business, Technology and Specialized Careers” open house from 3 to 7 p.m. in the ground floor lobby, College Library, Building 3. This open house is an opportunity to meet the instructors, learn about Career Track training and certificate programs and ask questions about education and career opportunities. Those in attendance will also receive help with registration and payment options.

For more information, call the Ocean County College Department of Continuing and Professional Education at 732-255-0409 or email cpeinfo@ocean.edu.

Visit ocean.edu to view the current non-credit course catalogue.

Sports Night At Veterans Park BAYVILLE – Berkeley Youth Football and Cheer are hosting Sports Night on August 19 at 7 p.m. at Veterans Park.

A regulated bonfire will begin at 7 p.m. and an outdoor movie will start at 9 p.m. Vote online at berkeleyeagles.org for the movie.

This event is free for all sports families in Berkeley. There will also be free popcorn and cotton candy.

Hot food, drinks and Rita’s Italian ice will be sold.

The rain date is August 26.

Save Barnegat Bay To Hold “Harvest The Bay Day” SEASIDE PARK – Join Save Barnegat Bay and many other organizations in a celebration of the bay and all that can be harvested from it on Harvest the Bay Day.

Group clamming, crabbing and seining activities are available, as well as information and food.

This event is at Island Beach State Park on August 13. It will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Alumni Association Meeting Schedule

BAYVILLE – The Central Regional Alumni Association has announced its meeting dates for the upcoming school year. The day of the week has changed from Monday to Wednesday.

Meetings are held in the Jr.-Sr. Cafeteria in the High School from 7 to 9 p.m.

Light refreshments are provided.

The meeting dates are as follows: September

14, October 12, November 9, January 11, February 8, March 8, April 19, May 10 and June 14.

The Annual All Alumni Night is scheduled for March 31 at Spicy’s Cantina, Boardwalk, Seaside Heights.

The 10th Annual Golf Outing is scheduled for May 25 at the Cedar Creek Golf Course.

Bowling League To Begin Fall Season

BERKELEY – The Holiday City South Bowling League will begin its fall season on September 9 at Ocean Lanes. The league meets every Friday at 12:20 p.m. The season will be 33 weeks at $12 per week with a 100 percent

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If interested in joining, call Carol Green at 908783-2522 or Barbara Sassano at 732-341-8349.

Carpooling is available at the Clubhouse parking lot.

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BAYVILLE – The Bayville Elks Lodge 2394 held its annual Veterans Picnic on July 30 at its lodge.

This event brought veterans together to experience pride, patriotism, ceremony and fellowship.

There was plenty of food and beverages,

live music, horseshoe tournaments and ring toss.

Bayville’s Mayor Carmen Amato and Councilman John Bacchione made a guest appearance.

Another special guest was Rosemary Hein, District Veterans Committee chairperson.

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BERKELEY – The Infernos Harmony Summer Musical Tour will perform on September 10 at Veterans Park starting at 7:30 p.m.

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a sinking ship and giving up her seat on the life boat to a younger woman who had her whole life ahead of her. Scotti rebuked the idea by dropping an f-bomb on stage, to the audience’s shock and delight. She passed that audition and made the judge’s cut later in July.

The focus of her routine is being an “old lady,” things like doctors’ visits and losing weight to fit into an average size urn after cremation. Mandel asked if Scotti ever did stand-up comedy about “the thing”: Scotti is transgender, and performed as Rick Scotti for years before transitioning to Julia.

“I do talk about it sometimes, sometimes I don’t. It’s not all of who I am. It’s part of who I am,” Scotti said to a cheering audience.

Mayor Kenneth Palmer spoke with The Times to personally wish Scotti well.

“I love seeing Manchester residents excel, whether it’s Ms. Scotti on America’s Got Talent or one of graduating high school students off to tackle the world. I will certainly be pulling Ms. Scotti!” Palmer said.

“We will be urging our residents to vote for you in a show of support as you proceed to the ‘live shows,’” Vaccaro wrote. “Again,

we wish you success and we support you through the challenges you face in this competition. We will be watching and encouraging our residents to do the same.”

Viewers can vote using different methods, including an official America’s Got Talent app, online, or a toll-free number provided during the program. Scotti’s live segment on AGT is 8 p.m. August 23 and 24.

In the meantime, Scotti has been busy with local comedy shows, including her most recent at the Borgata in Atlantic City.

Her manager, Cathy Caldwell, told The Times that Scotti is now focusing on her set for AGT, but then hopes to perform at the Q-spot in Ocean Grove on August 27, “but depending on advancement that is subject to change.”

“It’s been an incredible couple of months.

The support I’ve received from all over the country, actually the world, is amazing.

The best part, though, is walking into the supermarket and having people from right here in Manchester Township walk up and tell me that they are pulling for me. I go to the LIVE show on August 23, and I really need your vote,” Scotti told The Times.

“Thanks to all of you!”

Visit juliascotti.com for daily updates on her appearances.

Fire Station To Hold “Fire Fest”

PINE BEACH – The Pine Beach Volunteer Fire Station No. 38 will hold its first Fire Fest on September 24 at Vista Park, Riverside Drive from noon to 6 p.m. The fest will feature food

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Town Files State Complaint Over “Blockbusting”

By Jennifer Peacock JACKSON – One town sees proof of blockbusting in a video that has emerged recently, leading Jackson to file a formal complaint with the Department of Justice and the state Division of Civil Rights.

Jackson Township Council President Rob Nixon said of accusations that realtors were blockbusting communities and the possible illegal nature of comments in a series of videos from rabbis speaking at a convention, discussing the Ocean County area: “A series of videos found their way onto social media, and those videos strongly indicated what I think many of us had feared or have attempted to prove, and that is there seems to be a cohesive attempt to blockbust our neighborhoods, to look at Jackson as a place to be taken over, or to use limited liability companies and real estate transactions as a way to try to less than subtly force people into staying in town. We all agree that those comments are not only reprehensible but have a tinge of illegality about them,” Nixon said.

The township viewed those videos and contacted the DOJ and state Division of Civil Rights as a result, he said.

Nixon continued: “Jackson Township, having viewed those videos, have filed a formal complaint with the Department of Justice and the State Division of Civil Rights. We sent them links to the videos and expressed our comments that it is very concerning that, and our residents have been subject to this improper and extraordinarily disturbing activity. I think we’d all agree, our residents don’t need to be ‘taken over.’ This is a town that is wonderful, it’s welcoming, it’s made up of every race, creed, ethnicity, all living very happily together in really, an amazing place. …We welcome everyone in this community. But we certainly won’t stand by, and we haven’t.”

Nixon said the formal complaint is part of a response the township is taking to these issues and other quality-of-life concerns.

“If you look at the ordinances we’ve passed that have focused on quality of life issues.

Focusing on improper uses of residences and addressing the landlord issue and limited liability companies purchasing properties using P.O. boxes, we have done our level best to address what we can address at this level of government. We had to take the next step, and that is to file this complaint with the federal government and the state government,” said the council president.

The videos are from a November 2015 Agudah Convention at Crowne Plaza in Stamford, Conn. Three speakers—Rabbi Avrohom Jaffe, Rabbi Shmuel Lefkowitz, and Rabbi Avrohom Binyomin Spira—gave a talk under the heading “Growing Pains: Responding to challenges of the explosive expansion of our communities.”

Binyomin was asked to speak in Yiddish about the “Jersey City Initiative”; however, most of the other talks were presented in English with a mix of Yiddish.

NJTVonline.org wrote back in April about Jersey City: “We have been documenting the dramatic evolution that is reshaping Jersey

City — physically and culturally, mostly downtown, where condo towers are replacing empty lots. Brownstones refurbished into million dollar homes. Cafes and restaurants replacing dollar stores. But in the inner city — in the heart of the black community — an influx of Orthodox Jews have been arriving on Martin Luther King Drive over the last several months, and their presence is being noticed.”

The comment that sparked outrage in Jackson was made by Lefkowitz, who called for young families priced out of their majority Chareidi neighborhoods and towns to look to neighboring towns for cheaper housing.

Howell NJ Strong posted a page from the July 29 Lakewood Shopper that urged young families moving from basement apartments to a house that have been priced out Lakewood, to look into Brick, Howell, Toms River and Jackson.

“One of the simple answers is that people have to be a little bit of shtickle pioneer in order to go into areas that...to keep expanding the envelope within Brooklyn, within Lakewood, and the other areas,” Lefkowitz said.

The argument has come down to what exactly does “shtickle” mean? An online Jewish lexicon says it can mean “a small amount; a little” or “designation of second-class status, when applied to rabbis or other professionals.”

Hamodia, The Daily Newspaper of Torah Jewry, published an article July 28 saying Jewish leaders rebutted and denied accusations of blockbusting.

“Jackson Township’s complaint about a ‘blockbusting-style plan’ and ‘decree’ ostensibly plotted by representatives of Agudath Israel of America is totally groundless,” Hamodia writes that Rabbi Avi Schnall, Agudah’s New Jersey director, said. “There is no such plan, no such decree. Encouraging members of Agudath Israel’s growing constituency to consider affordable housing opportunities in new neighborhoods is simple sound advice.”

Lefkowitz weighed in as well.

“Someone, who does not speak Yiddish, misled the public. ‘Shtickle pioneer,’ in Yiddish, means that the pioneer is a small pioneer and adverse to risk. ‘Groise pioneer’ means that you are a big pioneer and ready to take big risks,” Hamodia reports Lefkowitz saying.

Hamodia also reports that “Rabbi Schnall called the idea of an investigation by authorities “a farce” and said he was certain the Justice Department will respond accordingly.

‘For the leaders of Jackson’s government bodies to make such rash claims stokes the already contentious feelings of many in the community,” said Rabbi Schnall. “Elected officials are held to a higher standard… I think the council would have a hard time taking these steps if they were directed at any other minority group.’”

Nixon said as the Council and Administration learns more, he will keep the public apprised of where things stand.

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YPR is a national grassroots advocacy organization focused on creating recovery-ready communities throughout the nation for young people in, or seeking, recovery. YPR aims to improve access to treatment, educational resources, employment opportunities and secure, quality housing on the local, state and national levels.

By creating a national network of young people in recovery, YPR empowers young people to get involved in their communities by providing them with the tools and support to take charge of their futures. Young People in Recovery’s Advocacy and Action model is used to create Recovery Ready Communities, which will ultimately give way to a Recovery Ready America.

OHI Opens Fifth State-Of-The-Art Health Center LITTLE EGG HARBOR – Ocean Health Initiatives held an opening event for its newest state-of-the-art health center in Ocean County on August 11 at Sea Oaks Medical Campus.

The OHI health center will focus on family medicine. The Little Egg Harbor facility has 12 exam rooms, four dental chairs, a pharmacy and LabCorp.

Services include pediatrics, maternal and child health, prenatal, universal immunizations, behavioral health, dental, family med-

icine, internal medicine, OB/GYN, podiatry and social services.

The opening of OHI’s news health center coincided with National Health Center Week, which recognizes the success of delivering health care through the work and programs of Community Health Centers, and raise awareness about the mission and accomplishments of America’s Health Centers, the largest and most successful system of primary health care.

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By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Drinking water instead of soda can be the fastest, simplest way to lose weight and improve health. Why? We all need fresh water to dilute poisons in our body and filter toxins through our kidneys. When you become dehydrated with sugar-laden drinks, this filtration function gets harder. Blood sugar increases. Remember, water is essential to life because it keeps us hydrated. Having enough water on board can reduce the risk of migraines while improving energy.

Yet, despite the common sense aspect to drinking water and staying hydrated, some people insist on drinking tainted water that was perfectly good before some giant food company turned it into a liquid missile.

Drinking chemical liquids has become the norm. Millions of people worldwide choose to drink what I call “messed up water,” water that has been manufactured to contain lab-created dyes some of which trigger anxiety and asthma, various artificial sweeteners or preservatives, a few known carcinogens, as well as refined sugar.

I’m sure you’d be willing to at least offer your children a cleaner, healthier version of water if you knew how.

So my intention today is to teach you how to make water prettier, tastier and fresher water with something cheap and easy like ice cubes.

I can show you how to make them medicinal by infusing them with fruits

or herbs. Then whenever you’re ready you can slowly tilt yourself in the direction of clean, pure water or fizzy seltzer drinks. Changing from soda to water is easy if you want to.

It’s just a choice, so try this: Blueberries: Add three blueberries to each cube and freeze. When these melt in your water later on, you can eat them. Seltzer water is ideal. Blueberries enhance cognitive function, vision and cholesterol/ triglyceride ratios.

Mint: Put a tiny sprig each ice cube.

When it melts in your water it will add a minty zing and freshen your breath. Mint is great for energy and may improve digestion.

Strawberries: Use organic ones.

Wash them and cut the stems, then slice thinly. Put a slice in each cube.

Strawberries have 113 percent of the daily value of Vitamin C, plus a lot of manganese which makes your SOD (detoxification) enzyme work better.

Matcha: Brew some matcha green tea at half strength and then freeze it. These make beautiful green cubes and matcha infuses your water with EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate), which is a known cancer fighter and fat-burning compound.

Greens: Make superfood ice cubes out of your favorite brand of greens, I make mine at half-strength.

To receive more of my medicinal ice cube recipes, go to my website and sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen.com.

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

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Dear Readers, With so many traveling in the upcoming season I thought that I may prevent you from falling prey to popular tourist scams.

Be aware when someone tries to distract you for no apparent reason.

Distractions are an easy way to be pick-pocketed. This applies for right here in your home town. You don’t have to travel to fall victim to that one. You could be distracted by someone accidentally spilling something on you; I’ve heard of ketchup squirted on a woman’s shoulder so she puts her bag down.

If you ask a taxi driver to take you to a specific restaurant and he tells you that it’s closed, beware. He is looking for a long ride and will ultimately take you to a restaurant that is he has a “partnership” going.

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They suddenly depart after a few rounds and you are left with a padded bill.

Finally, a merchant counts you r change. At that point it is correct. He drops it and replaces it with a smaller bill.

In as much as I don’t like writing a negative column, my feelings are the following. If I can save one traveler from getting scammed it is worth writing about. Remember that most locals are honest but all it takes is one moment to spoil a good thing.

Safe Travels.

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August 18, 7 p.m. - Phil Billy, 10th St., Waterfront Park, Ship Bottom.

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August 24, 6 p.m. – Beginnings, Veterans Park, Berkeley Township.

August 26, 7 p.m. - Power House Big Band, Ocean County Library, Toms River.

August 27, 7 p.m. - Lakewood Jazz Ensemble, Ocean County Library, Toms River.

August 28, 7 p.m. - Boot Camp Big Band, Heritage Gazebo, Bay Blvd., Lavallette.

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As you may be aware, if you are injured while working, as a result of an occupational exposure, or a specific traumatic event, you are statutorily permitted to file for workers’ compensation benefits. In addition, if you are in a position that you are involved in the State pension system, you may be entitled to an accidental or ordinary disability pension.

Generally, if you are involved in a traumatic event at work that ultimately deems you unable to perform your duties any longer, you may be entitled to an accidental disability pension. There is no minimal time of employment to be eligible for this pension. The jurisdiction as to whether you are disabled from your job duties as a result of the traumatic event rests with the Division of Pensions. However, the accidental disability pension may entitle you to in excess of 70 percent of your wages and family health benefits.

However, if you are approved for an accidental disability pension, there is a direct dollar for dollar offset for any workers’ compensation benefits you receive. This is to say, you may still file for workers’ compensation benefits, and may be entitled to benefits pursuant to same, but your pension benefits will be reduced by any recovery made. This, in fact, does not decrease your fi nancial benefits, but merely may change from whom the money is received.

However, the law is different when a person involved in the State pension system is approved for an ordinary disability pension and that person also has an injury with permanent residuals in the course of his or her employment. In most cases, in order to be considered for an ordinary

disability pension, you will have had Stacie A. Brustman Esq. to be in the State pension system for 10 years. This also may only provide a pension benefit of approximately 43 percent of your salary. As in the accidental disability pension, the decision as to whether you are disabled from your job duties rests with the Division of Pensions.

In New Jersey, there is a long standing public policy against double recoveries for the same injuries. In New Jersey, an injured employee may receive an ordinary disability pension and workers’ compensation benefits. However, the workers’ compensation benefits may be subject to a dollar for dollar offset for pension benefits.

However, an ordinary disability pension is generally not the result of one traumatic event that deems the worker unable to perform his or her duties, but generally is the result of numerous and varied disabilities that may or may not be work related, or related to the workers’ compensation injury. As such, there only exists an offset for those injuries incorporated in the approval of the disability pension and are specifically involved in the claim for workers’ compensation.

In converse, the disabilities unrelated to workers’ compensation then are not included in the calculation of the offset.

As you can see, your choice as to whether to pursue workers’ compensation benefits when eligible for either disability pension is a difficult and law sensitive decision that should be reviewed with an attorney in depth.

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“Race For Respect” To Bene�it Ocean Mental Health Services SEASIDE PARK – Oceancares Foundation is holding a 5K and One Mile Fun Run on the Boardwalk. The “Race for Respect” is meant to fight the stigma surrounding mental health through respect, understanding and change.

This event is set for September 24. Registration begins at 8 a.m. The fun run begins at 9 a.m. The fun run is $15 per person if registered ahead of time, $20 per person on the day of the race.

The 5K Run/Walk will start at 9:30 a.m. The 5K is $30 per person if registered ahead of time, $35 per person on the day of the event.

Proceeds from the event will benefit Ocean Mental Health Services.

T-shirts are guaranteed for those who register before August 30.

There will be awards, vendors and refreshments.

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Dispose of these hazardous products at the Lacey Township Recycling Center, 820 Municipal Lane, on August 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. or at the Ship Bottom Borough, Municipal Boat Ramp, Shore

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Hazardous waste will not be accepted from businesses, school boards or government agencies. Only Ocean County residential households and farmers are eligible for this free program. A driver’s license or tax bill will be adequate proof of residence.

Materials accepted at the household hazardous waste collection sites are: paints, thinners, boat paints, solvents, pool chemicals, pesticides and herbicides, aerosol cans, auto products, toilet and drain cleaners, silver polishes, oven cleaners, photographic chemicals, rug and upholstery cleaners, polishes and bleaches, waste oil and used gasoline.

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TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County is holding an Antiques and Collectibles Fair on September 3.

Vendor spaces are available inside the parking garage or outside in the parking lot for $55. Vendor spaces are approximately 15 by 16 feet. Vendors provide their own tables and chairs and may use their own canopies if they are outside.

The fair is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Set-up begins at 5:30 a.m. when vendors select their spaces. There are no pre-assigned spaces, with the exception of food vendors, vendors who are disabled and possess a State of NJ Disabled ID tag or license plate, spaces for museum use and areas set aside for other historical societies or appraisals.

Ve ndor s mu st ke e p t hei r veh icle across the rear of their space or park it on the upper level of the garage.

Vendors arriving after 8:30 a.m. cannot bring their vehicles into the garage for reasons of safety.

Artists wishing to sell their creations are also invited to participate in the Artists’ Garden on the grass outside the Parking Garage. Bona fide members of Ocean County Artists’ Guild may register for a space for just $25. All other artists and crafters will be charged the $55 vendor fee.

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Business Profile A&A Cabinets

“A Business Based On Trust”

By Tom Geoffroy success for A&A Cabinets Spend a few moments is the dedication and work with Al Reiser, president ethic of its founder. Doing and owner of A&A Cabinets the job right the first time and you will see; this man is has caused the favorable passionate about what he reviews of A&A Cabinets’ does. With his quick smile clientele. “It is much more and disarming personality, cost effective to do the job you understand why he right than going back to fix is so successful. Al loves a problem,” according to Al. his business and he loves “The customer is happy and people too. it helps the bottom line.”

A&A Cabinets has been Seeing Al Reiser at work the company of choice for brings visions of the pink hundreds of satisfied cus- rabbit that keeps “going tomers for over a decade. and going and going!” Al After spending a few years prides himself in his excellearning the business while lent customer service and working for a large corpo- quick turnaround time for rate leader in the re-facing every job. In most cases, and cabinetry industry; a potential customer can Al realized he could do a call for information; and on better job at a much better the same day have a visit price if he launched out on from the owner and a price his own. That was the birth quote to do the job. Since of A&A Cabinets.

A&A Cabinets has their Named after him and his own shop they can make father, Albert, Al’s mentor, their own doors so there is A&A Cabinets had its start no wasting time ordering in the back of his brother’s products from outside suppanel shop in Bayville. After pliers. There is better qualhumble beginnings, Al built ity control and in the event his business to a success- of design changes or minor ful, efficient cabinet building repairs; they are taken care enterprise others look at of quickly. Al oversees the with envy. The secret to whole job from start to fin-

ish. If everything goes right you could have your entire kitchen done within a week with the on site installation taking only one day. That is excellent service!

There is nothing more frustrating than to hire a contractor only to wait for them to show up or call you back. That will not happen when you call A&A Cabinets. Al is sensitive to people’s lives and does not want to put them out or inconvenience them at all.

Al Reiser has built a reputation for being punctual and he always goes above and beyond what is promised and expected. He knows how important it is to finish a kitchen cabinet job in a timely fashion. Not only does it need to be done quickly and professionally but no job is complete until the mess is cleaned up. When A&A Cabinets At A&A Cabinets, the owner doesn’t mind getting his hands dirty. finishes a job, the customer thinks they have stepped into “Mr. Clean’s Kitch- will do, and when they say Since the client is always an old out-dated kitchen or en.” They always leave they will do it. happy, they continue to bathroom is transformed the place better than they A&A Cabinets has built speak highly of the job into the modern era at a found it. You can trust A&A a reputation for quality well done to all of their fraction of the cost. Al says, to do what they say they work at an affordable price. family and friends. It is “I experience my own vernot unusual for A&A Cab- sion of extreme makeover inets to work on several every time I transform a kitchens and bathrooms kitchen into a customer’s in one neighborhood. In dream come true.”

If you are thinking about one instance, after doing work for a school, Al found redoing your kitchen or himself in the kitchens of bath, A&A Cabinets is the the principal, and several vendor to call. With a hardschool personnel. This working dedicated staff has happened on many and an owner who takes a occasions. This kind of hands on approach to busiadvertising is what makes ness, you cannot go wrong.

A&A Cabinets the business Customer satisfaction is of choice for cabinets in the most important thing according to Mr. Reiser. kitchens and baths.

Al will go on about 500 “People to people contact appointments a year and is what I love,” says Al. The do about 150 jobs a year. personal touch is so rare That is a successful record these days. It is nice to that would make any small know there are still small businesses that thrive bebusiness proud.

While A&A Cabinets is a cause of exceptional quality full service company, they and customer care.

A&A Cabinets has a manhave found a niche in cabinet re-facing. Custom cabi- ufacturing facility in Lakenets can be made, and A&A wood, and Al will see you has done that kind of new in your own home to show work, however, for that just you samples of what he can like new look, at an afford- offer you. You can make able price, re-facing is the an appointment by calling way to go. After making and 732-370-6888. Also, please installing new doors, re-fac- visit them online at www. ing bases and replacing aacabinetsnj.com. Don’t be counter tops, adding cus- surprised when the owner tomized handles, and new answers and you have an Al Reiser, president and owner of A&A Cabinets, delivers service with a smile. hardware and draw slides; appointment the same day.

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Business Profile I&G FARMS

By Donna Frances Madej Love, dedication, blood, sweat and tears. Irene and Gregory Johnston’s secret for not only what may be the best, tastiest corn on the cob you’ll ever consume (take my word for it) but also one reason for the years of success that I&G Farms has experienced.

Located at 150 Whitesville Road, Jackson, I&G Farms is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. In fact, the only time they’re closed is for two weeks at the beginning of November to transition into the holiday season and from January until the third week in March when they re-open for another selling season. The family run establishment has been delighting Jackson residents, in addition to residents of numerous other towns and even neighboring states, for over 35 years.

Here you’ll find fresher than fresh Jersey produce (a lot I&G grown) that will entice your pallet, lush hearty vegetation that will beautify your surroundings and seasonal creations to usher in the holiday season.

Don’t visit I&G Farms expecting just a farm stand with a limited amount of produce. When you enter the “Family Farm Market,” that not only has eye catching seasonal themed painted windows, but also an attractive, welcoming landscape of thriving flowers and plants that are available for purchase, you’ll be impressed! The huge array of fruits and vegetables are a feast for your eyes, exploding with vivid color and bursting with just picked freshness. It’s “Jersey Fresh” at its freshest, tastiest and finest!

“People have a lot higher awareness of the food that they’re eating,” Irene acknowledges. “A lot of them ask me about GMO (genetically modified organism.) I knew about

If You Plant It They Will Come…

GMO for 20 years but if I mentioned it 20 years ago, they would have no clue what I’m talking about.”

Health problems and environmental damage can occur from GMOs. According to the Non GMO Project, GMOs are “living organisms whose genetic material has been artificially manipulated in a laboratory through genetic engineering or GE. This creates unstable combinations of plant, animal, bacteria and viral genes that do not occur in nature or through traditional crossbreeding methods.”

“People know they can come here, where the food was grown.

I can give them the source of the seed and I know exactly how it was grown. That matters a lot,” Irene adds. “People tell me our string beans taste like a bean. They’ve been eating food that has no taste because big corporate farms don’t plow their ground. They just keep planting on it over and over again.

There’s nothing left in the soil, no nutrients. They have a machine that pulls the plant out of the ground and shakes it to death so beans fall off, go into a hopper, into a bin, get broken and get brown. They’re beat up. Ours are hand-picked and beautiful.”

In addition, varieties of squash, eggplant, “Jersey tomatoes” and Irene reveals, “the star of the show,” Gregory’s corn, which is always kept on ice, is grown on I&G’s neighboring acreage. The corn is grown in various “blocks,” and staggering the planting time results in corn (hopefully) until the end of October. The corn is white and bi-color (cross between white and yellow) and is picked daily, as needed, all day long.

“We always have fresh corn, all super sweet,” Irene exclaims. “In my dreams, if someone told me people would go crazy over corn, I would never have believed it.

Take your pick! The fruit is plentiful and delicious at I&G Farms.

And my husband… it’s like he’s married to the corn and I’m the second wife,” she says laughing. “It’s the truth. He gets up at 5:30 a.m. and he’s out in the cornfield.”

It may seem strange imaging that corn has a following, but I&G’s is legendary and is proof that people will travel to get a great ear of corn. Or…maybe put in a special request? Frequent I&G customer Liz Ferullo of Jackson, happily obliges.

“My aunt and uncle bring it back to Yonkers and my brother and sister-in-law from The Family Farm Market is open. There’s no Toms River say “come I&G Farms and get your fresh produce. over for a barbeque and bring the corn. Make sure that something new and different. you stop by I&G,” Ferullo says with “I come often for my gardening, a smile. “This is the sweetest corn my plants, my perennials, my anywhere in New Jersey.” potted plants,” Ferullo relates.

The farms quality control is im- “Everything has always done peccable, with Gregory inspecting well year to year. The quality is everything and making sure that phenomenal.” it meets his and his family’s high Like it says on their T shirts, standards.

I&G Farms are “growers for all “My husband’s passion is his seasons.” Poinsettias are started farm,” Irene proclaims. in the greenhouses in July. Fall It’s obvious that Irene shares the ushers in 20,000 field grown mums same passion and not only enjoys along with pumpkin’s, cornstalks the lasting customer friendships and straw. When produce ceases that have endured through the at the end of October, the market years, but the new ones that she closes for two weeks and is transcontinuously cultivates. formed into a decorating center “A lot of customers are connois- where wreaths, grave blankets and seur growers,” she notes. “That’s bows are custom made. And don’t why they come here. They get forget about the Christmas trees information, the knowledge and that follow. education they can’t get anywhere Although time changes many else.” things, customers are thrilled that The corn and produce are not I&G Farms remains a familiar area the only things that entice Ferullo landmark. Through the years as and others to return to I&G Farms construction of homes and busiagain and again. There’s always nesses have increased in Jackson,

Meet the “star of the show” I&G’s delicious corn. One bite and you’ll be coming back for more.

better time than now to stop at rumors have circulated in regard to the family selling their land to developers. Not to worry! Thanks to the Johnston’s, their land and their neighbor’s 30 acres are protected under the Farmland Preservation Program. Almost 70 acres on Whitesville Road can never be developed and I&G Farms will be around for a long time!

Visit I&G Farms at iandgfarms. com, and like them on Facebook; IGFarms, but you must stop by!

Questions? Call: 732-364-0308.

Irene looks back on her time on the farm as a “rewarding, wonderful experience” and looks ahead to more of the same. Retirement doesn’t appear to be an option.

“My husband and I are too high spirited energy to walk away from something like this,” she says amidst the hustle and bustle of the market. “It’s in your soul. It’s part of us. It’s us. I&G. Irene and Greg.

That’s what it is.”

The only thing better than a “Jersey tomato” is a “Jersey tomato” from I&G. Get them while you can.

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The Berkeley Times, August 13, 2016, Page 27

Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of aUGUST 13-August 19

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (Mar 21-Apr. 19): The more the merrier. You’ll fare far better when paired up with someone or in a group in the week ahead. Solo projects may lead you in the wrong direction. You can feel the pulse of business success but matters of the heart may be perplexing.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Choose your partners carefully. Teaming up with someone who isn’t reliable could throw your whole agenda out of whack this week. Make an extra effort to honor your part of the bargain even if others do not.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Any task can be completed if you have the proper tools. Make sure that you are adequately prepared for any new projects or jobs as this week unfolds. Paying attention to minute details will pay dividends in the end.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You may need to step out of your comfort zone. Playing it safe will not help you when hardball tactics are needed. You may have a change of heart in the week ahead but there’s no excuse for not honoring obligations.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Love is a two way street. While lights may be all green along the route a significant other may be holding up a stop sign. Find satisfaction by tapping into creative outlets and dabbling in hobbies in the upcoming week.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You can’t please all the people all the time. It’s fine to help out when you can but if you devote too much time to other people’s problems your own priorities may suffer. Treat your time as a valuable resource this week.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22.): Wait and see. Remain non-committal and allow events to unfold naturally before you decide upon a course of action. Be patient with others in the week ahead. A potential problem may just be a simple misunderstanding.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): If you aren’t willing to bend you may break. Being too rigid and strict leaves little room for error and may leave failure as your only option. Sharing intimate thoughts with a special someone may solve problems this week.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Act like you have something to prove. Show others your worth by being reliable, competent and efficient this week. Stay focused on worthy objectives as irrelevant or trivial issues may try to steal your attention.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don’t lose your nerve. You may begin a project with complete confidence of its success but doubts may pop up.

Maintain your original resolve as this week progresses and you will easily finish what you started.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Put it in low gear. Your energy level may be below normal for a day or two this week. It would be best to maintain a light schedule and low expectations.

A relationship may progress if you are patient and allow some time to pass.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Don’t get backed into a corner. Someone may try to tell you that your options are one of only two choices this week. There may be a third solution that is more to your benefit. Think matters over and avoid impulsive actions.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Taste Of India: New Take On A Classic Austrian dish

By Wolfgang Puck During my childhood, one of the most frequent main dishes on our dinner table was an old, home-style Austrian specialty called reisfleisch, which literally translated as “rice meat.” That was a good description, too, for an inexpensive dish that consisted mostly of rice, to which my mother and grandmother added onions, garlic, garden vegetables, paprika and other seasonings, along with cut-up bite-sized chunks of a small piece of meat or sausage. It was a great way to stretch an expensive ingredient, and it kept the whole family happily satisfied.

Of course, just about any cuisine in which rice is a common ingredient has its own variations on such dishes, from Italian risotto to French pilaf to Chinese fried rice. Every version takes advantage of the fact that rice, like so many starches, is basically a blank canvas that can take on the personality of whatever seasonings and other ingredients you choose to add to it.

One day when I was faced with a kitchen counter full of fresh seasonal produce, along the lines of what you’ll find right now in your local farmers’ market, I decided to try coming up with a beautiful vegetarian version of my childhood favorite. You can follow my recipe, but you can certainly feel free to substitute bite-sized chunks of whatever vegetables you like.

Instead of using the usual central-European seasonings I grew up with, I substituted Indian spices: a good Madras-style curry powder, which you’ll find in any well-stocked supermarket, and a touch of a spice blend called “vadouvan.” It’s another curry seasoning blend that typically contains onion, garlic, cumin, mustard seeds and fenugreek, and you can find it in specialty foods stores or online (or simply substitute a little more curry powder of your choice).

In the spirit of modern convenience, I also decided to make this vegetarian rice pilaf in an electric pressure cooker, in which it takes only 8 minutes to cook once pressure has been reached, along with another 10 minutes or so for pressure to release slowly. (Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions.)

While the rice mixture cooked, I decided to make a quick version of raita, the savory Indian yogurt-cucumber sauce. Spooned over the rice at serving time, it adds a cooling contrast to the not-too-hot spices while further enhancing the nutritional value of an already healthy vegetarian dish.

My late mother and grandmother might have been astonished by my version of reisfleisch. But, knowing the good, seasonal, budget-conscious cooks that they were, I have no doubt they would have approved.

PRESSURE COOKER VEGETARIAN REISFLEISCH WITH INDIAN SPICES AND RAITA Serves 6 to 8 For rice and vegetables: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 large Japanese eggplant, peeled, halved lengthwise, and cut crosswise into 1-inch (2.5-cm) chunks

1/2 yellow onion, coarsely chopped 1/2 head cauliflower, broken into small florets, stem cut into chunks 1/4 head green cauliflower or more white cauliflower, broken into small florets, stem cut into chunks 1/2 large yellow bell pepper or orange bell pepper, coarsely chopped 1 apple, cored and diced 1/8 pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch (2.5-cm) chunks 1-inch (2.5-cm) piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped 2 or 3 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped 2 Thai green chiles, left whole 1/2 cup (125 mL) dried cherries 1/2 cup (125 mL) dried cranberries 2 tablespoons Madras curry powder 1 tablespoon vadouvan 1/2 cup (125 mL) shredded coconut, toasted following package instructions 2 cups (500 mL) basmati rice 2 cups (500 mL) organic vegetable stock Pinch crushed red pepper flakes Kosher salt For raita: 1 large English (hothouse) cucumber 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) nonfat or low-fat plain Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons honey Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 to 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice For garnish: Sliced almonds, toasted Small sprigs fresh cilantro Thinly sliced fresh mint leaves 2 limes cut into wedges Put the butter in the removable pot of a large pressure cooker. Add the eggplant, onion, cauliflower, bell pepper, apple, pineapple, ginger, garlic, chiles, dried fruit, curry powder, vadouvan, coconut, rice, stock, pepper flakes, and some salt to taste. Stir well.

Place the pot inside the pressure cooker.

Cover and seal the lid, following the manufacturer’s instructions. Set the timer to cook under pressure for 8 minutes.

While the rice mixture is cooking, make the raita. Leaving the peel on the cucumber, grate it on the coarse holes of a grater. Wrap the shreds in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess liquid. In a bowl, combine the herbs, yogurt, honey, salt and pepper, and lime juice to taste. Stir in the cucumber.

Cover and refrigerate until serving.

When the cooking time is over, unplug the pressure cooker and leave it closed for 10 minutes while pressure releases on its own slowly; then, following the manufacturer’s instructions, quick-release any remaining pressure. Carefully remove the lid, stir, and spoon the rice mixture onto serving plates.

Top with almonds, raita, cilantro and mint.

Serve with lime wedges.

(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2016 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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