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High Bacteria Again Closed Harry Wright Lake To Swimming Recently

By Jennifer Peacock MANCHESTER – Visitors wanting to swim at Har r y Wright Lake have been disappointed in recent weeks. The park and camps held there have been opened and running as scheduled, but the lake has been closed for swimming since July 20, due to high levels of bacteria. Officials have pointed to the large number of geese. The Manchester Township Recreation Department, headed by Tracey Lynch, has posted updates on its Facebook page. She alerted residents that her depar tment and the Ocean County Health Department would be looking into ways to rectify the situation. “Unfortunately the excessive heat and lack of rain is a major factor, but geese do release a lot (Lake - See Page 4)

–Photo by Jennifer Peacock Since late July, Harry Wright Lake has seen high levels of bacteria resulting in its closure for swimming.

M��or: Poli�e Shooting A Tr�ve�t� For All Involve�

By Jennifer Peacock MANCHESTER – An investigation into a police shooting that ended fatally for a Toms River 18 year-old will make its way to the attorney general’s office, but until then a report released by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office August 1 says the incident in Manchester that occurred on Robin Street was a report of a man who was suicidal. Manchester Police responded to a call July 31 from a man who claimed to be suicidal. An 18 year-old Toms River man placed the call to 911 from the home where he and his mother were cleaning. When the man (Police - See Page 5)

Another Town Bans Engine Braking On Roads

By Jennifer Peacock lready banned in Manchester and Freehold, now slowing down or stopping the wrong way will cost big in Jackson Township. Engine braking—commonly known as “Jake braking” after the most popular system, Jacobs Vehicle Systems—is now illegal within the township except under very specific circumstances. The penalty for engine braking is up to a $2,000 fine and 15 days in jail. Engine braking is can reduce wear and tear on a truck. But it’s creating quality of life issues on the residential and rural streets that the large trucks drive and brake on, as the mechanics of the brake system create a loud noise. Still, they are a tool a trucker uses to safely

navigate intersection traffic lights and stop signs, one said. The Times spoke with a now-retired trucker who spent years as an over-the-road and local driver, operating dump trucks and 18 wheelers. A former Jackson resident who has resided in Ocean County his whole life, he wished to not share his name but did talk about the necessity of the engine brake in diesel engines. “Jake brakes are absolutely fantastic. They are probably the best invention they’ve come up with for heavy trucks in 100 years,” he said. “The problem is, all these truck drivers don’t know how to use them. They abuse them. They shift with them, which (Braking - See Page 7)

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August 13, 2016

Local Comic Back On America’s Got Talent

By Jennifer Peacock MANCHESTER – 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. “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 (Comic - See Page 7)

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of poop and they do it often. Weighing up to 17 pounds and eating 4 pounds of grass a day. Geese have a simple digestive tract and food gets processed fast… One goose poops about 27 times a day. We are doing the best we can. We are not the only town that is closed and unfortunately Mother Nature is not cooperating with us either,” Lynch wrote. OCHD Public Information Officer Leslie Terjesen told The Manchester Times that nothing unusual was causing the high levels of bacteria in Harry Wright Lake this summer. “They feel the cause of the bacteria is from non-point sources, meaning there’s not one big polluter in one spot both near the lake and upstream. They haven’t noted anything out of the ordinary at the beach itself,” Terjesen said. “The lake receives water that flows from streams and also the lake spills water into streams and creeks that flow away from it. The probable causes include storm water runoff, domestic animal waste, water fowl waste,

specifically geese.” The long dry spell followed by “heavy, heavy rains” did not help the situation either. Water temperature, wind direction and fair weather all play a part as well as to how quickly water recovers from high bacteria counts. “If we have some nice days we expect to see the bacteria counts to come down,” Terjesen said. “Right now with the heavy rains we’ve had we’re seeing high levels all over the county.” The township will not be offering refunds to those who’ve bought a beach badge for Harry Wright Lake. Lynch gave her take on the department’s Facebook page, noting the various attempts throughout the years to deter water fowl. Those have ranged from paying dog handlers to scare the geese away to installing decoys of predators such as alligators. “I’ve been with the township over 17 years and years ago we hired ‘Geese Police’ and the geese are so smart that they would leave when the dogs arrived and came back when they left and they are very expensive. We’ve tried the alligators

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in the lake with the glowing eyes that are supposed to scare the geese off; the kids stole them. We tried the owls on top of the telephone poles that sounds off every few minutes. We’ve tried the flashing lights in the lake that blink. We’ve tried the fake wooden dogs along with Geese Police and they do not work,” Lynch said. The geese are smart, she said, and are hard to deter. “In 17 years that I’ve been here I think we’ve tried everything and the geese are so smart and after time realize these things are not a threat and they are not impressed with our tactics and they remain at the lakes. Our Public Works Department is looking into some other options. Hopefully we will fi nd a permanent solution at some point,” Lynch wrote. At press time, three beaches were under a swimming advisory, meaning high bacteria levels were found, including one at Lake Horicon in Lakehurst. “We were closed for two days about two weeks ago. Often after heavy rainfall, the fecal coliform count escalates. I don’t believe we have ever been closed for more than two days,” Lakehurst Municipal Clerk Bernadette Dugan told The Manchester Times. “Lake Horicon is fed from two streams: Black’s Branch and Hurricane Branch which I think assists in removing the problem. Also, Lake Horicon contains cedar water which is naturally bacteria resistant.” So what fi nally causes the bacteria to get down to normal levels? Terjesen consulted her environmental team to ask.

“Between the air, the dilution in the water, the sunshine, the bacteria just dissipates in the water,” she said. Manchester Department of Public Works Director Al Yodakis told The Manchester Times this is part of the history of Harry Wright Lake. “The lake has historically closed for high levels. Sometimes for periods close to, or of, this length,” Yodakis said. “There is not much we can do during the summer months to change the levels. We plan to again apply to the NJDEP for a lake lowering permit and will clean in accordance with the DEP regulations.” Each year from mid-April to early September, the Ocean County Health Department monitors the county’s more than 70 rivers, lakes, creeks and other waterways to ensure their safety for bathers. 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 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. An advisory is issued at the fi rst high count. If a second high count is read the following day, the OCHD closes the beach until the bacteria levels return to normal. The Manchester Times was unable to obtain answers to questions on the fi nancial impact of the lake’s closing to the township by press time.

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refused to drop a large knife he was holding and approached the officers, and after repeated warnings to stop, he was hit by a single shot. Officers gave Shine first aid before he was transported to a local medical facility and pronounced dead. “There won’t be anything released further until the completed investigation is given to the AG. The AG will then make the fi nal determination of any further action needs to be taken,” OCPO spokesman Al Della Fave told The Manchester Times. According to Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato’s statement, the man “asked the responding officers to shoot him.” The investigating Detectives located a hand written note nearby, said Coronato, who added that the investigation revealed that just prior to calling 911 the man “wrote the note in which he apologizes to the officer who ultimately will respond to this call.”

The Manchester Times, August 13, 2016, Page 5 In the note, the man writes that his goal was to commit suicide by officer. A large knife was also recovered from the immediate area where the responding officers encountered the man, Coronato’s statement said. The Times reached out to the Manchester Township Police Department asking for details about training officers receive when dealing with situations dubbed by media outlets as “suicide by cop.” The department was not asked for the names of those specific officers involved, which have not been released, but asked how those officers were handling the situation and how the department was coping as a whole. That inquiry was not answered by press time. The Asbury Park Press reported August 5 that the officers involved were put on paid administrative leave. Manchester Mayor Kenneth Palmer offered his thoughts. “We yet again have another example of the split second, life and death decisions our police officers are forced to make to

Shuf�leboard Group Offers Trip To AC

WHITING – Crestwood Village IV Shuff leboard group is taking a trip to Atlantic City on November 21 to see the holiday show. The trip will leave the clubhouse at 9:15 a.m. and return by 6:45 p.m. The show is at the Tropicana Hotel and Casino.

The package includes: $15 in slot play, a Carmine’s voucher and show ticket. The meal vouchers are valid from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The show will start at 3:30 p.m. The tickets are $45. Tickets are sold on Mondays and Tuesday from 10 to 11 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. at the clubhouse.

protect us and themselves. The shooting that occurred is nothing short of a travesty for our officers, for the young man with obvious psychological issues and for all the families involved. I truly pray for all involved,” Palmer said. Coronato’s statement concluded: “As per the mandates and guidelines of the New Jersey State Attorney General’s Office regarding police involved shootings, this investigation is being led by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, with assistance from the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department CSI Unit, and with the full cooperation of the Manchester Township Police Department.” Anyone who has any information is asked to contact Detective John Carroll

of the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office at 732-929-2027 ext. 3964. Limichael Shine was a 2016 graduate of Toms River High School North. His obituary, posted to the Anderson Campbell Funeral Home website, describes him as passionate about the Marine Corps and rap music. “His amazing smile and his deep brown eyes lit up the room, and made everyone around him smile. He had great love for his family and friends. His passion for the Marine Corps and writing rap music was unmatched. He was the perfect brother who was always willing to lend a helping hand. He was unforgettable and marched to the beat of his own drum. He always lived life to the fullest,” it said.

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for proving age or circumstances in life are no obstacles to achieving goals.” Scotti, 63, fi rst appeared on episode four this season, where she complained about aches and pains and hypothetically being on 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

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you’re not supposed to do, because you beat the daylights out of your clutch and transmission.” He said the problem isn’t really the brake, but the lack of mufflers on the trucks. “That’s the problem with the Jake right now. Most of the noisy trucks are the ones with the guys running around with straight pipes on their trucks and then they kick in this Jake brake. It will break your eardrums. I don’t like it. I’ve never liked it. Put the mufflers back on your trucks and use the brakes when you have to use them. Other than that, slow down a little bit before you come to a corner. You don’t have to come

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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 Manchester 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.

up to a corner at 80 miles an hour and kick your Jake brake in.” Evergreen Court resident Donald Walker asked Council back in July to enact an ordinance against engine braking. The court is between two county roads, Routes 527 and 528. “Any time of the day, early in the morning, during rush hour, late afternoon, all you hear are these trucks going down the road. They come up to the traffic light and all you hear is…” Walker said. “Can we get an ordinance passed or something to get that to stop? I know they use these engine brakes to slow down because they’re going too fast.” The new ordinance allows for engine braking in two circumstances: “where conventional vehicle brakes have failed, resulting in an emergency making necessary the use

of engine braking; or emergency equipment being used for emergency purposes.” The township will be posting signs alerting drivers to the prohibition. Neighboring municipalities Freehold and Manchester prohibit engine braking. Man-

chester also has exceptions to its code, but engine braking is generally prohibited and can cost upwards of $500 for violations. Freehold has similar exceptions, but has fines of up to $2,000 or 90 days of jail or community service.

Clubs To Host Bocce Bash

WHITING – The Mens, Mixed and Travel Bocce Clubs of Crestwood Village V are hosting a Bocce Bash on September 24 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Clubhouse, 325 Schoolhouse Road. There will be a buffet menu of: baked ziti, sausage and peppers, eggplant, chicken murphy, salads, bread, Italian

subs, coffee, desserts and soft drinks. The food will be catered by Johnny G’s in Brick. Music will be provided by DJ Bill. The tickets are $17 per person. Contact Debbie Fascia at 201-618-8514 or Tom Teta at 732-941-4803 for more information or to purchase tickets.

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Longevity Economy report prepared for AARP. New Jerseyans over 50 create an economic impact much greater than their proportion of the population, outspending the average consumer across most categories and affecting all sectors of the economy. AARP New Jersey believes it is important to have policies in place that support this important economic engine in our state. We urge lawmakers to ensure that any middle class tax relief include modest, targeted tax relief for New Jersey’s middle class retirees. Jeff Abramo Interim Manager of Communications & Community Outreach AARP New Jersey

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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! Ken Langdon Ortley Beach

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. James Mack Brick

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N EW J ERSEY– U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cor y Booker hosted U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on August 8 for a forum on tackling the heroin and opioid addiction crisis plaguing New Jersey

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OCEAN COUNTY – The Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor once again is receiving calls from individuals who have received unsolicited calls from individuals demanding payment while fraudulently claiming to be from the IRS. Based on the 90,000 complaints that the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration has received through its telephone hotline, to date, TIGTA has identified approximately 1,100 victims who have lost an estimated $5 million from this scam. Taxpayers should remember their first contact with the IRS will not be a call from out of the blue, but through official correspondence sent through the mail. A big red flag for these scams are angry, threatening calls from people who say they are from the IRS and urging immediate payment. This is not how the IRS operates. People should hang up immediately and contact TIGTA or the IRS. Additionally, it is important for taxpayers to know that the IRS: Never asks for credit card, debit card or prepaid card information over the telephone.

have taken an important step to prevent this unique species from any further decline toward extinction. The diamondback terrapin is a natural treasure and integral part of our coastal

landscape in New Jersey, and this action will help to ensure the species remains a feature of our natural landscape for generations to come,” said Governor Christie.

The terrapin, which live exclusively in brackish waters, is found in coastal marshes and estuaries along the Atlantic seaboard, including the Barnegat Bay and along the

Menendez, Booker Host Forum On National Opioid Crisis since 2010, with more than 1,20 0 overdose -related deaths last year alone. In 2015, more than 28,000 New Je r seya n s soug ht treatment for heroin or opioid abuse, significantly out p a ci ng p r ev iou s year’s figures. The heroin death rate in five coun-

ties – Camden, Ocean, C a p e M ay, Un ion a nd Middlesex – significantly exceeds the nu mber of treatment beds available per 100,000 people. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 78 Americans die ever y d ay f rom 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

County Prosecutor: IRS Phone Scam Making Rounds Again Never insists that taxpayers use a specific payment method to pay tax obligations Never requests immediate payment over the telephone and will not take enforcement action immediately following a phone conversation. Taxpayers usually receive prior notification of IRS enforcement action involving IRS tax liens or levies. Potential phone scam victims may be told that they owe money that must be paid immediately to the IRS or they are entitled to big refunds. When unsuccessful the first time, sometimes phone scammers call back trying a new strategy. Other characteristics of these scams include: Scammers use fake names and IRS badge numbers. They generally use common names and surnames to identify themselves. Scammers may be able to recite the last four digits of a victim’s Social Security number. Scammers spoof the IRS toll-free number on caller ID to make it appear that it’s the IRS calling. Scammers sometimes send bogus IRS emails to some

victims to support their bogus calls. Victims hear background noise of other calls being conducted to mimic a call site. After threatening victims with jail time or driver’s license revocation, scammers hang up and others soon call back pretending to be from the local police or DMV, and the caller ID supports their claim. If a resident receives a phone call from someone claiming to be from the IRS, here’s what they should do: If the resident knows they owe taxes or they think they might owe taxes, call the IRS at 800-829-1040. The IRS employees at that line can help callers with a payment issue, if there really is such an issue. If a resident knows they don’t owe taxes or have no reason to think that they owe any taxes, then call and report the incident to TIGTA at 800366-4484. The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office encourages taxpayers to be vigilant against phone and email scams that use the IRS as a lure. The IRS does not initiate contact with taxpayers by email to

request personal or financial information. This includes any type of electronic communication, such as text messages and social media channels. The IRS also does not ask for PINs, passwords or similar confidential access information for credit

card, bank or other financial accounts. Recipients should not open any attachments or click on any links contained in the message. Instead, forward the email to phishing@irs.gov. For more information or to report a scam, go to irs.

Delaware Bay. The law bans all harvesting of the creature, designating the terrapin a nongame indigenous species, which also prohibits disturbing the terrapin’s nests and eggs.

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.

gov and type “scam” in the search box. More information on how to report phishing scams involving the IRS is available on the genuine IRS website, IRS.gov. For additional information, visit oceancountyprosecutor. org.

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Church To Host Old-Fashioned Hymn Sing

WHITING – The Christ Evangelical Church is hosting an Old-fashioned Hymn Sing with Mark Paulsen on August 14 at 6 p.m. The church is located at 300 Schoolhouse Road. Mark Paulsen began his music studies when he was five years old. From 1978 to 1979, he studied church music at Crown College in Minnesota. He received an Associate of Religious Arts degree from Northeastern Bible

College and a degree in piano performance from Montclair State University. Paulsen has performed popular and sacred music as an entertainer and a church musician for over 35 years. There is no charge to attend this program. A free will offering will be received for Paulsen. For any questions, call the church at 732350-0330.

Concert To Celebrate End Of Adult Summer Reading Program MANCHESTER – The ShoreSyde Duo Band will get listeners up on their feet and dancing at the Manchester branch Library on August 20 starting at 2 p.m. Led by Ray De Angelis and Lynn Menna, the group will perform Motown hits, dance party numbers and more.

After the concert the winners of this year’s adult summer reading prizes will be announced. Everyone is welcome to attend this free program. There is no registration. The Manchester branch of the Ocean County Library is located at 21 Colonial Dr.

Resident Club Village V Flea Market

WHITING – Come out to the Residents Club Flea Market on September 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The market will have over 50 vendors. The kitchen will be open for breakfast and lunch. The flea market is at 325 Schoolhouse Road.

The club hosts a flea market every third Saturday of every month. The next one is September 17. If interested in renting a table, the cost is $10 per table. Call Dennis 732-350-0739 for more information.

Resident Club Of Village V To Hold Dance

WHITING – Crestwood Village V Resident Club’s dance is on September 9. The dance is at the Hilltop Clubhouse, 325 Schoolhouse Rd. Music will be provided by Don Pesce. As part of the event, the Resident Club will have a best hat contest. The club supplies set-up drinks, snacks, bottle

water, coffee, tea and dessert. The cost is $7 in advance and $8 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at the door or on every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to noon at the Hilltop Clubhouse. Call Debbie at 201-618-8514 for more information.

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OMMUNITY NEWS Club News, Activities, Events & Announcements Whiting School Teacher, Staffer Of The Year

WHITING – Whiting Elementarty School has named Jen Shappell its teacher of the year and Stephanie Boyd as its educational services professional of the year. Shappell holds a BA in Sociology and a Masters in Teaching. She became a Kindergarten teacher at MTES in 2007 and also taught Basic Skills and third grade during her tenure there. She came to Whiting Elementary in 2011 and now teaches third grade. Throughout her career, she has participated in committees aimed at improving student achievement. In addition, she works with her peers in implementing data assessment, professional learning communities, and initiatives designed to improve school climate and culture. “Mrs. Shappell has been involved in many school-wide and district initiatives exploring best practice in literacy, mathematics, assessment and data-driven decision making,” said Principal Evelyn Swift. “She is full of creative and innovative ideas and always seeks ways to challenge herself and her students. She meets every task with commitment and excellence. Her greatest assets are her hardworking attitude, perseverance and caring. During an observation, she shared her own experiences with literature as a little girl and gave a heartfelt account of her love for reading and her desire to become a teacher at that age. I couldn’t help but think how fortunate her students were to have her as their teacher, someone so passionate and dedicated to learning and to them.” The Whiting Educational Services Professional of the Year, Stephanie Boyd. holds a Bachelor of Science in Speech Pathology and Audiology and a Masters in Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She is a member of the American Speech and Hearing Association and holds a Certificate of

Clinical Competence. Boyd came to Manchester in 2003, working at MTES. In 2010, she worked at both MTES and Whiting to cover the new autism program and was transferred permanently to Whiting the next year. She also serves as a member of the Special Education Advisory Committee for the district. “Mrs. Boyd has been involved in writing many grants and has received an iPad, apps and a wheelchair accessible table for Whiting students. Her persuasive efforts have also helped Whiting gain a buddy bench and a green screen,” said Swift. “She has presented two years in a row at the Ocean Tech Expo about using technology to help struggling students. She is the district organizer for Bookshare, which gives students with learning, physical, and visual disabilities access to books digitally...She started the Lunch Bunch program at Whiting several years ago to help the students in the autism program integrate into the school community in a meaningful way. This program has morphed into the PAWS program which sends neurotypically developing students into the autism program’s classrooms to demonstrate appropriate play and language skills.” Swift said Boyd has provided much assistance to the autism students. “She also started the Circle of Friends to help some of the children on the autism spectrum learn and practice appropriate social skills through play. Her expertise is a vital part of the all of our programs and contributes to our students’ success. She can be found working with small groups on receptive and expressive language, articulation, fluency and the like. She impacts these students in the most important way by developing the communication skills that will aid them in being successful in school and in life,” said Swift.

Travel Bocce Club Presents New Trip WHITING – Crestwood Village V’s Travel Bocce Club is hosting a trip to Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills of South Dakota from June 2 to 13. The trip includes: motorcoach transportation, 10 nights lodging with four consecutive nights in South Dakota, 10 breakfasts, eight dinners, a visit to the Crazy Horse Memorial, a visit to the Badlands National Park, tour of Wildlife Loop Road at Custer State Park, admission to the Unique Journey Museum and a guided tour of Deadwood with gaming at the Deadwood

Casino. This trip is $1,375 per person for a single, $1,015 per person for a double and $995 per person for a triple. A deposit of $75 is due upon sign-up. No refunds will be given unless the trip is canceled. Purchase tickets every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to noon at the Village V Clubhouse, 325 Schoolhouse Road. Interested parties can also call Debbie at 201-618-8514, Lorriane at 732240-7012 or Joyce at 732-716-9516. Trip insurance is available upon request.

BBSOC To Hold 7th Miniature Golf Outing

MANCHESTER – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ocean County (BBBSOC) will hold its Seventh Miniature Golf Outing from 10 a.m. to noon on August 13. The event will be held at the Manchester Family Golf Center, 2156 Route 37 West. Everyone is welcome to participate. The cost to participate is a $15 donation per person, or $50 per foursome. The donation includes golfing, lunch, beverages, dessert and door prizes.

Sue Sedivec, BBBSOC CEO said, “Come out and meet WOBM’s Shawn Michaels and Sue Moll from ‘The Ocean County Breakfast Show,’ as they have a friendly competition to see who will be the champion. Funds raised from this event will help put mentors into children’s lives and hope into their future.” For additional information, to participate or to be a sponsor, call 732-505-3400 or visit bbbsoc.org.

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Police Donation In Honor Of Wife

–Photo courtesy Manchester Township Police Department Pictured are Lt. Vincent Manco, Sgt. James Komsa and Edward Loughman. MANCHESTER – The Manchester Township Police Department received a $1,000 donation from Edward Loughman for the non-profit Manchester Township Police Foundation, Inc., on August 3 in memory of his wife, Joan Loughman. Joan Loughman suffered a medical emergency in 2009, at which time Sgt. James Komsa, then a patrolman, responded to the couple’s home. Sgt. Komsa entered the home through a first floor window and found Loughman unresponsive. Sgt. Komsa began CPR along with members of the Whiting First Aid squad, but despite their best efforts, Loughman passed away. Ever since the incident, Edward Loughman said that he has kept Sgt. Komsa and the

Manchester Police Department in his thoughts and prayers. This donation was made, as Loughman said, in honor of Sgt. Komsa and in memory of his wife. The presentation of the check took place at police headquarters where Loughman and Sgt. Komsa had the opportunity to speak with one another at length. “We greatly appreciate the kindness and generosity of Mr. Loughman, as well as the many residents who continue to show their support for our officers and our community,” said Chief Lisa Parker. For more information or to make a donation, click the “Police Foundation” tab on the Manchester Township Police Department website, ManchesterPoliceNJ.com.

Library To Host Talk On Insurance MANCHESTER – Manchester branch Library will offer a free seminar, “Insurance Savings Tips for Seniors,” on August 23 at 2 p.m. Those in attendance will find out how to reduce premiums without affecting their plan’s coverage and discover coverage in policies that they weren’t even aware they had. This program is for informational purposes only and the presenter, an industry veteran

with over 20 years of experience in auto, homeowners, life and health insurance will maintain a completely objective point of view on the subject. This program is open to adults, free of charge. Go online to theoceancountylibrary.org or call 732-657-7600 to register. The Manchester branch of the Ocean County Library is located at 21 Colonial Dr.

Leisure Village West’s Entertainment Showcase To Continue

MANCHESTER – The second half of Leisure Village West’s Entertainment Showcase, “The Sociables,” is on August 28 in the Encore Auditorium. Doors open at 6:30 and the show begins at 6:55 p.m. Admission is free, along with complimentary refreshments limited to residents.

Featured are five singers offering different musical styles including opera, doo wop, romance and lip sync, plus creative poetry and a pianist. The final show is on September 25. To perform next year at the 10th anniversary of “The Sociables,” contact Seymour Brotman at 732-657-4237.

Recreation Department To Hold Summer Concert MANCHESTER – Manchester’s Department of Recreation presents The Infernos concert on August 24 at Harry Wright Lake starting at 7:30 p.m.

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Crestwood Manor Education Fund Honors Eight Employees

The Latest in Vision Correction Technology –Photo courtesy Crestwood Manor Crestwood Manor residents awarded approximately $20,000 in tuition grants to eight employees of the Whiting continuing care retirement community at a ceremony. WHITING – Residents of Crestwood Manor, a Springpoint Senior Living continuing care retirement community, donated approximately $20,000 to help young employees and their families with high tuition costs and college debt. At a ceremony held at Crestwood Manor on July 7, eight employees received $2,500 each from the John Dietz Scholarship Fund. This fund was initiated and funded entirely by Crestwood Manor residents. The recipients represent students enrolled at various colleges from Monmouth University, Ocean County College, Rowen University, Stockton University and the University of Northern Florida. Degree programs and career studies

of participating students include nursing, speech therapy, computer science, pharmacy and clinical psychology. Scholarship winners were selected based on an essay describing how their work experience has helped them grow as a person and what the scholarship program means to them in their life and career. The scholarship review committee also evaluated other selection factors including job performance, attendance and attention to safety. The scholarship program is named for the late John Dietz, a Crestwood Manor resident who started the fund in 2001. Since its founding, the fund has contributed more than $220,000 in scholarship awards to Crestwood employees.

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MANCHESTER – The Manchester Volunteer Fire Company will host a comedy show featuring Ryan Maher on October 1 at 5 p.m. The evening will include a night of food, entertainment, a cash bar, 50/50 and gift basket

raffle. Must be 21 years old to enter. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. To purchase a ticket, contact any member of the fire company, stop by the fire house at 545 Commonwealth Blvd. or call 732-904-0149.

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WHITING – The Crestwood Village Co-Op I announced its annual village-wide yard sale. The yard sale is set for September 17 and 18 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Maps will be available

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OCEAN COUNTY – The Central Jersey Blood Center, 494 Sycamore Ave., in Shrewsbury is sponsoring a blood drive from August 13 through August 28. The Central Jersey Blood Center will award one $500 donation to a police department, fire department or first aid squad in the county of either Monmouth, Ocean or Middlesex that has the most blood donors during the drive. Everyone, 17 years of age and up who can donate blood should consider giving a donation of blood in honor of first responders. Director of Donor Relations Michael Leviton said, “First responders step up for us on a daily basis. Let’s support first responders, our heroes, who are always there in an emergency, by donating blood and voting for the emergency services unit of your choice.” Alyssa Drown, the marketing manager of CJBC, said, “Spread the word to friends,

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MANCHESTER – Vendors are wanted for a vendor craft fair to be held at the River Pointe Adult Community on October 15. For further information, call Lorraine at 732657-6057 or 732-754-9429. The event is open to the public and the proceeds will go to charities.

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OMMUNITY NEWS Club News, Activities, Events & Announcements Recreation Department To Host Theater Trips

MANCHESTER – The Manchester Township Recreation Department is holding the following theater trips: On August 18, see “Rock, Roll & Soul” at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse in West Hampton. The fee is $84 per person and includes the bus, lunch and the show. The bus leaves from the soccer field parking lot at 9:30 a.m. Lunch is at 11:30 a.m. and the show will begin at 2 p.m. On September 21, see “Squabbles” at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse in West Hampton. The fee is $79 per person and includes the bus, lunch and the show. The bus leaves from the soccer field parking lot at 9:30 a.m. Lunch is at 11:30 a.m. and the show will begin at 2 p.m. On November 6, see “Promises, Promises” at

The Ritz Theatre Co. in Haddon Township. The fee is $75.50 per person and includes the bus, lunch at The Kove and the show. The bus leaves from the Town Hall parking lot at 10 a.m. Lunch is at 11:30 a.m. and the show will begin at 2 p.m. On December 15, see “A Playhouse Christmas 2016” at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse in West Hampton. The fee is $89 per person and includes the bus, lunch and the show. The bus leaves from the soccer field parking lot at 9:30 a.m. Lunch is at 11:30 a.m. and the show will begin at 2 p.m. Payment is required two months before the show date. To reserve tickets, call the Manchester Township Recreation Department at 732-657-8121 ext. 5101 or 5102.

Bereavement Support Group Announces Meeting Schedule WHITING – The Bereavement Support Group will meet on September 30 at 1 p.m. for the start of the fall session. The dates for the rest of the session are October 28, November 18 and December 16. Meetings are held in the D & E room of Crestwood Village VI, 6 Congasia Rd., from

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LAKEHURST – The Lakehurst Police Association is selling supporter shirts as a way for the public to show its support for local officers. Shirts are available from any member of the

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areas set aside for other historical societies or appraisals. Vendors must keep their vehicle 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. For more information or a contract, contact Franklin or Barbara Reusch at 732-349-2792 or freusch@verizon.net.

Crestwood Village II Offers Trips WHITING – Crestwood Village II is taking a bus trip to Resorts Casino on August 16. The trip includes a $25 casino bonus. The trip will depart Harmony Hall at 9 a.m. The fee is $30 per person. On October 11, the village is heading to Spring Lake for Ach Der Lieber at Doolan’s Shore Club. There will be beer, wine and a comedian. Choice of sauerbraten, chicken kiev or flounder francaise. The fee is $65 per person. On December 31, the village is hosting a trip

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August Is National Immunization Awareness Month OCEAN COUNTY – “Every year, tens of thousands of adults in the United States suffer serious health problems, are hospitalized or even die from diseases that could have been prevented by vaccination. There is much focus on adult vaccinations; lately, television commercials show adults with shingles and the importance of the shingles vaccination and also ads for pneumococcal vaccination to prevent pneumonia,” said Ocean County Freeholder Deputy Director Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. Daniel Regenye, Ocean County Health Department public health coordinator, said, “As we celebrate the importance of immunizations through life – and to help remind adults that they need vaccines, too; the Ocean County Health Department is recognizing August as National Immunization Month. This is the perfect opportunity to make sure adults are protected against diseases like flu, whooping cough, tetanus, shingles and pneumococcal disease.” The specific vaccines adults need are determined by factors such as age, lifestyle, risk

conditions, locations of travel and previous vaccines. All adults should talk to their health care professionals to make sure they are upto-date on vaccines recommended for them. Regenye said, “There is a misconception among many adults that vaccines are just for children. The truth is you never outgrow the need for immunizations.” The Ocean County Health Department offers Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis) and shingles vaccinations every fi rst and third Thursday of the month from 1 to 4 p.m. For the Tdap vaccination, residents must be over the age of 19 years and for the shingles vaccination, over 60 years of age. Although residents do not need an appointment for the Tdap vaccination, it is necessary to make an appointment for the shingles vaccination by calling 732-3419700, ext. 7604. Also, beginning in the fall, the OCHD will begin its annual Flu Campaign. Visit the Ocean County Health Department website at ochd.org or follow the Health Department on Twitter@OCpublichealth.

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

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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 togeth-

er 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,” Ha-

modia 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. The videos can be found at yourconvention. org/convention-videos.

Thyroid Support Group To Meet

WHITING – The next meeting of the Thyroid Support Group will be held on August 15 at 10 a.m. The meetings are held to education, to support and to answer questions about

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MTES Teacher, Staffer Of The Year

MANCHESTER – Manchester Township Elementary School has chosen Roni Anderson as its Educational Services Professional of the Year, and Melissa Peck as its Teacher of the Year. Anderson has been a School Psychologist in the Manchester Township School District since 2000. Originally she was assigned to the Middle School and Ridgeway, and for the past eight years she has shared her time between Whiting and MTES. She graduated from Queens College in New York with a Bachelors and Masters in Psychology and over her 34 year career she worked at various school districts and hospitals as well as some private consulting work. She is a certified school psychologist and a licensed professional counselor. “Roni started the school year down two team members and I know it wasn’t easy,” said Principal Linda Waldron. “She carried the load with a smile and took great pride in doing what was best for all our students. She is a valued member of our Intervention & Referral Services team, bringing her expertise to the table working closely with staff to find strategies and interventions to help our struggling learners. Her professionalism, wealth of knowledge and ability to keep calm, make her an asset to our district.” Waldron said Anderson is a lifelong learner who has devoted her career to the science of mind and behavior so that she can understand and improve the lives of our young children. Teacher of the Year for the 2015-2016 school year, Peck started at MTES 10 years ago as a third grade teacher. She holds a Bachelor of

Arts in English and Elementary Education. She is the Co-Chair of the Assessment Committee and an active member of the school’s Professional Development Committee. For the past two years she presented at the Ocean County Tech Expo, sharing her expertise in the area of technology with other county educators. “I am honored to have such an unselfish, positive, dedicated, hardworking teacher such as Melissa Peck at our school,” said Waldron. “From the first day I met her I knew she was a team player. Her smile and energy adds much to her third grade team. She runs a learner active, student centered classroom thanks to being amongst the first IDE Cohort Group in Manchester. She wrote and revised County Curriculum over the years, implemented differentiated action plans for her struggling learners; taught her students to self-reflect, and served on many committees...She is a true teacher leader.” Waldron said Peck is often giving back to her students, and donates to causes such as Kevin’s Kids. “Her class was highlighted for their Living Civil Rights Museum in the NJEA Review Magazine and on Classroom Close-up,” said Waldron. “Last year her students organized a clothing drive to help make a difference in the lives of community members in Manchester, donating to Big Brothers Big Sisters. Students are actively engaged in learning and challenged in her stimulating classroom. Our students are fortunate to have her as their teacher. We are honored to have such a positive, dedicated, committed teacher to represent us at MTES.”

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Manchester Accepts Donation Of Senior Motion Wellness System MANCHESTER – Manchester Township has accepted a donation of a Senior Motion Wellness System from Pfi zer and the Wakefern Food Corporation. This wellness system will serve as a fitness and meeting space for seniors at Harry Wright Lake. The Township Council accepted the donation through a resolution passed at its July 25 meeting. Representatives said that the equipment ties into an initiative to encourage seniors to eat well, socialize and challenge their minds. “It’s going to be a great benefit to the town,” said Director of Public Works Al Yodakis, who worked with representatives from Pfi zer and Wakefern to select a location for the equipment at Harry Wright Lake beyond the band shell and adjacent to the outdoor fitness center and walking trail. The entire process of manufacturing to installation is expected to take approximately six weeks.

Because of Manchester’s sizeable senior citizen population, the township was the fi rst site selected by Pfi zer and Wakefern to receive a donation of this wellness system. The equipment will serve as a neighborhood destination where senior residents can meet, exercise and connect with one another. In addition to the exercise center, benches are planned at the site. “On behalf of the council, I’d like to thank Pf izer and Wakefer n for their generous contribution to Manchester Township,” said Council President James A. Vaccaro. Mayor Kenneth Palmer also offered his appreciation to the companies for their donation. The Township Council said it is committed to keeping costs down and creating opportunities for its senior population with no impact to the taxpayers, and is thankful for the assistance of neighboring businesses in a “spirit of mutual cooperation.”

Busy Bees To Sponsor Health & Vendor Fair WHITING – The Busy Bees of Pine Ridge at Crestwood is sponsoring a health and vendor fair at the Audubon Lodge, 73 Martin Dr., on September 17.

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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

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Career Open Houses For Continuing & 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.

Cedar Glen Lakes To Present “Andre & Cirell” Show

WHITING – Cedar Glen Lakes presents “Andre and Cirell” for an evening of music, comedy and impersonations on November 5. The event is at Lakeside Hall, 100 Michigan Ave. Tickets are $15 per person. Everyone is welcome. Tickets are sold at Lakeside Hall from 10 a.m. to noon on September 13, 14, 15, 27, 28, 29, October 4, 5 and 6.

Tribute Show To The Four Seasons WHITING – The Crestwood Village V Travel Bocce Club will have a Tribute to Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons show featuring The Jersey Four on October 29 from 6 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door. Tickets can be purchased every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to noon at Hilltop Clubhouse, 325 Schoolhouse Rd. Tickets are non-refundable. Included in the ticket is a buffet of sausage and peppers, eggplant rollantini, chicken marsala, penne vodka, salad, bread and butter, coffee, dessert and soft drinks. BYOB. Call Debbie at 201-618-8514 or Joe at 732573-0465 to reserve tickets or tables.

Ceramic Social Club To Host Sale

WHITING – The Whiting Village Ceramic Social Club is hosting a ceramics and bake sale on October 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fernwood Clubhouse, 1 Falmouth Ave. All ceramic items are hand painted and one of a kind. Tickets for a free prize drawing are included with a purchase. Contact Sue at 732-546-6397 for more information.

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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 financial 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 a n ord i na r y

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 benef it 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 standi ng publ ic p ol icy agai n st 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 ordinar y disabilit y 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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Club To Hold Ice Cream Meet & Mingle Social WHITING – The Get Together Club in Crestwood Village IV will host an “Ice Cream Meet and Mingle Social” on August 19 from 6 to 9 p.m. Build a sundae with ice cream, fruit and other toppings. Coffee, tea and snacks will be available. There will be dancing at this event.

Tickets are on sale Mondays in the Crestwood Village IV Clubhouse from 10 to 11 a.m. and 5 to 6 p.m. Tickets are $5 each in advance and $8 at the door. The club will not have its regular Wednesday meeting in August. For any questions, call Debbie at 732-8499365.

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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. Here is a common one. You go to a bar and a friendly group of locals ask you

to join them. 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. Joel Write to joel@preferredcares.com. His radio show, “Preferred Company” airs on Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. on preferredradio. com and 1160 & 1310 WOBM-AM

If you or anyone else is in need of home health care, call Preferred at 732-840-5566. “Home health care with feeling. Joel Markel is President of Preferred Home Health Care and Nursing services inc. serving all of New Jersey in adult, senior and pediatric home health care.”

Free Document Shredding Program Schedule

OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County residents can securely dispose of personal papers and documents through the county’s free Residential Document Shredding program. Residents are not required to register for this free program and can bring six boxes or bags each day. The program is for all paper documents and paper forms. Paperclips and staples do not have to be removed. Events will run their complete scheduled time or until the truck is full. The truck capacity is 8,000 pounds. The following is a list of dates, times and locations for the Residential Document Shredding Program: August 20, Lakehurst Public Works Yard, 800 Myrtle St., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

August 27, Brick Township Public Works Yard, 836 Ridge Road, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. September 10, Beachwood Municipal Complex, 1600 Pinewald Road, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. September 17, Seaside Heights Recycling Center, Bay Boulevard and Sherman Avenue, 9 to 11 a.m. September 24, Beach Haven Municipal Parking Lot, Taylor Avenue, 9 to 11 a.m. October 15, Point Pleasant Beach Public Works Yard, 301 Cooks Road, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. October 22, Jackson Township Municipal Building Lot, 95 West Veterans Highway, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information on the program, contact the Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management at 732-506-5047.

EMS Chief Starts Fundraiser To Bene�it Police Of�icers

SOUTH TOMS RIVER – Robert Krohn, EMS Chief for the South Toms River Volunteer First Aid Squad, has started a fundraiser on gofundme.com to put a tourniquet in every Ocean County Law Enforcement Officer’s pocket as well as a mutual aid trauma kit in for as many police vehicles as possible. The trauma kit mounts to the head rest of the seat and officers are able to use them on themselves or toss them to a fellow officer who is bleeding out when they cannot get to them.

Money from this Gofundme campaign will be distributed to South Toms River Volunteer First Aid and Rescue Squad, who is a registered 501(c)3, then the squad will purchase the kits and tourniquets and disperse them to Ocean County departments. Each trauma kit with headrest costs approximately $134 per kit. The tourniquets for the officers pockets, which can be used to stop deadly bleeding, costs approximately $30 per officer. To donate, visit gofundme.com/2f86hqk.

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38 Extinct emu relative 39 1985 sci-fi classic 48 “Argo” setting 49 Flying Cloud, for one 50 “... __ is given”: Isaiah 51 Sub builder 52 It may be pitched 55 High-level predator 56 Hamlet’s satisfied comment about the starts of 20-, 32- and 39-Across? 61 Dadaism founder 62 Virgin America’s frequent-flyer program 63 Pipe turn 64 Commuter’s choice 65 Backs out 66 “The Murders in the __ Morgue” 67 Star quality 68 Ballpark officials 69 Old atlas abbr.

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Items For Sale Guitars For Sale - ‘72 Fender Stret. ‘77 Les Paul custom. ‘82/83 Fender Strat Elite. All mint condition. Dave 732-657-4421. (37)

Yard Sale Berkeley Shores - Annual Community Yard Sale August 13, rain date August 14. Starting point H&M Potter School, Veeder Lane, Bayville. (34)

Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, bric-a-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) Buying - Jewelry collections and jewelry boxes; costume/estate/antique. Rhinestones, pins, bracelets, all types (watches too). Cash Paid Today! Call “THE JEWELRY GAL.” Brick Area. 732-513-2139. (32) Guns Wanted - Old or new pistols, rifles, shotguns, ammunition. Licensed collectors, state legal transfers. Cash paid. Call Jeff. 609-713-0637. (t/n)

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Seeking Talented Assistant Managers & Stylists – Hair Cuttery. New salon coming to Greenleaf in Howell, NJ. NJ Cosmetology License Required. Competitive pay, bonus opportunities, free advanced education, health/dental benefits, 401K, PTO and more. EOE. Call Shannon at 856-520-2251 or haircuttery.com/careers,apply today! (32)

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Driver – Part time. Point Pleasant area - 3 days/week Mon.-Wed.-Fri. 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Hours negotiable upon availability. NJ Driver’s License and clean driving record required. Salary $11per/hr. Fax resume to 732-658-6642 or call 732-658-6636, ext. 208. (34)

Caregiver - RN 25 years in Ukraine plus 15 years U.S. eldercare experience. References. Live-in/out, or hourly. LVW (Manchester, NJ) owner/ resident. Call Lucy 732-657-1409, home. 732-833-3273, cell. (37)

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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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JACKSON – The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living have announced the recipients for this year’s AHCA/NCAL awards program. Every year, AHCA/NCAL recognizes the men and women who selflessly care for individuals in long term and post-acute care centers and assisted living communities. For 2016, the recipient of the award is Adopt A Senior, an organization that volunteers at Bartley Healthcare Nursing and Rehabilitation. Adopt a Senior was also last year’s winner of the Health Care Association of New Jersey’s Group Volunteer of the Year Award. The group will celebrate itslatest recognition at the AHCA convention in Nashville in October. In 2015, Bartley Healthcare partnered with Adopt A Senior to spread joy to the residents. Adopt A Senior visits Bartley once a month, spreading joy and birthday gifts to the residents. The residents look forward to these engaging visits and the special time dedicated to their special day

and holidays. Adopt A Senior has a mission to provide hand-delivered gifts and visits to as many seniors living in long-term care facilities as possible, so they are not forgotten on holidays, and on their special days. In its two years of operation, Adopt a Senior has hand-delivered over 1,500 birthday and holiday gifts to over 800 seniors. At Bartley, Adopt A Senior previously visited once a month to celebrate birthdays, but as the volunteers got to know the residents, a love for one another grew and their service expanded. Now, when they visit, they also do a “travel talk” program with the residents, where they discuss different geographic locations, and make it into an entertaining activity. Cheryl Taylor, director of activities, said, “Adopt A Senior brings smiles and joy to our residents every month with kazoos, balloons and gifts. To see someone’s face light up, or even to just sing happy birthday along with them, is priceless.”

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Business Profile

The Go��r� S�hool o� Ro�te 70, Tom� River The Goddard School of Route 70 in Toms River is at the cornerstone of providing excellent care for children, infant through 12 years old. The school is owned and operated by MBA graduate, Alisa Khaitan and Educational Director, Lauren Pfluger, who holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education. The welcoming facility address the needs of families who are looking to develop their children’s early education, or simply have top-notch supervision and activities for a preschool. Murals adorn the walls, fun activities bustle from each room, and caring staff help students and families. Alisa said, “What differentiates The Goddard School on Route 70 from other preschools is the strong emphasis on creative, inclusive activities as well as learning through play”. “We have had outdoor fun, invited firefighters for demonstrations, had special concerts and also just have a wide variety of unique activities and themes,” Alisa said. “We really make it fun, and playful, but it’s all a way of learning.” For example, in February the students gear up for lots of fun Valentine’s activities. But check out the daily calendar and you’ll see there’s a theme or fun activity for nearly every day of the week; whether it’s a Winter Wonderland, Pajama Day or Jackson Pollock Day. Recently, the students held a winter holiday concert at a local elementary school. Family and friends were invited to see the performance. The school also emphasizes other community interaction, such as charitable endeavors including their annual food drive and Hop-A-Thon for Easter Seals. One of the things that makes our school stick out from our competitors is our model. We have both owner, Alisa Khaitan and Educational Director, Lauren Pfluger, onsite working together almost every day.

“The difference here is that you can see us. Find us. We are here to help all the time,” Ms. Alisa said. This also means teachers as well as administrators really get to know each student as well as his or her family. The Goddard School on Route 70 in Toms River is located near Whitesville Road and across from Wendy’s, near the Toms River/ Manchester border. Many families from the towns of Toms River, Manchester, Lakewood and the Military Base use this Goddard location. It is also a pickup and drop-off bussing location for Toms River and Manchester Elementary schools, providing both before and after care for the older students. Parents can drop off their children at Goddard for supervision and instruction before school, and Goddard does the same for families after school, for children up to age 12 years old. Goddard on Route 70, Toms River now offers transportation to and from Joseph A. Citta, North Dover, Manchester,Ridgeway and Whiting Elementary Schools. The Goddard School on Route 70 can accommodate before and after care programs, public school closings and early dismissals. This is one of many services offered at the Route 70 Goddard School. The school has an Infant Program, Toddler Program, Pre-School, Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten and School Age Programs as well as a robust camp program, including class trips, onsite visitors and an educational component. The infant program has trained staff looking over your child to provide bottle times, nap times, play time and more. All programs are customized to your child’s progress, needs and age. Schedule a tour today to experience a day in the life of your infant. The Infant Program guides your baby’s early experiences toward a lifelong love of learning. Teachers spend lots of

--Photos by Micromedia Publications Alisa (right), onsite owner of the Route 70 Toms River Goddard School, works daily with Lauren, the school educational director, to provide quality education and service to families enrolled in the school’s many programs. time cuddling and talking to your baby to instill trust and provide a healthy early learning environment for movement, exploration and communication. The play area in the infant room is filled with toys and books that help your baby develop at his or her own pace. Teachers sing songs and read stories to encourage language acquisition. They also pass balls and play games to develop motor skills. The teachers also work with the parents to ensure a balance of home and school. Together they develop the child’s daily schedule including nap times, play times and bottle times. As part of the Infant Program, the First Steps classroom helps the child transition from Infant to Toddler as the budding explorers learn new vocabulary and self-help skills. Each of the programs, for toddlers through school age, focus on that stage in development. Whether math, reading, science, art, theater, motor skills, social development or critical reasoning. The Goddard School provides a perfect backdrop for educational success and flourishing students. “This is the amazing educational experience that Goddard is known for,” said Ms. Lauren. The programs’ accreditations and certifications include AdvancED Accreditation and Middle States Corporate Accreditation. Tours are available anytime as well as “Walk in Wednesdays”, from

8am to 5 p.m. Plan to stop by and ask Ms. Alisa and Ms. Lauren any questions while taking a tour of the school and seeing some exciting, educational activities. The Goddard School is located at

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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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