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–Photos by Bill Clanton LONG BEACH ISLAND – National Night Out in Long Beach Township was complete with helicopter rescues and K-9 unit demonstrations. The event is held in communities throughout the nation, to focus on crime prevention and all the services and components that first responders, police and other emergency protection agencies provide. At Long Beach Township, the event was held at Bayview Park August 2. A special Coast Guard rescue demonstration was among the activities.

Local Comedian Back On America’s Got Talent

By Jennifer Peacock 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 for proving age or circumstances in life are no obstacles to achieving goals.”

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August 13, 2016

Of�icials Mum On Police Chief Suspension

By Daniel Nee BARNEGAT – Township of�icials had little to say on the recent suspension of the township’s chief of police.

“We cannot make any comment whatsoever,” said Mayor John Novak. “You have to be patient, allow the process to work its course, and one the process works its course, a fair, just and reasonable solution will be achieved.”

Chief Arthur Drexler was suspended July 25 with pay, however on August 5, township of�icials con�irmed he would lose his pay as of August 19. The township committee held a special meeting speci�ically to address the issue of the suspension.

Of�icials have been unwaveringly silent as to the reason for the suspension, leading some to engage in the spreading of rumors.

“To the extent that those are saying things, they don’t know – and those who do know aren’t saying anything,” said Novak.

There was no explanation given by of�icials as to why it was decided Drexler (Suspension - See Page 5)

Lacey Rejects Business Owner’s Request To Sell Guns

By Daniel Nee LACEY – In a case that has spurred a townwide debate on the second amendment, the owner of an ammunition store in Lacey Township will not be permitted to sell firearms, the township’s Zoning Board of Adjustment has ruled.

William Malcolm, a retired captain of the Union County Sheriff’s Office, owns Jersey Sportsman on Route 9. He qualifies for a federal permit to sell firearms in his shop, however he cannot receive the permit until the municipal government confirmed zoning approval. The township’s zoning officer decided that gun sales were not a permitted use in the C-150 commercial zone, forcing Malcolm to –Photo by Daniel Nee seek a variance from the board.

The zoning board rejected the request of a business owner to sell firearms on Route 9.

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After a meeting that spanned more than two hours, the board rejected his request, which potentially could lead to a lawsuit against Lacey Township that will focus on whether the board’s decision violated Malcolm’s constitutional rights. The meeting gave an opportunity for Malcolm’s supporter and objectors to be heard.

Christopher M. Supsie, Malcolm’s attorney, said his client’s store would essentially be a “lockbox” for firearms compared to other locations in town where guns are sold. Township officials have confi rmed that there are, indeed, federal firearm sales license holders in town in residential homes.

“A UPS or FedEx truck is pulling into a

residential neighborhood and delivering a fi rearm,” said Malcolm, testifying that it is “self-explanatory” why it is safer to fi rearms to be securely delivered to a commercial business where the entire staff has passed background checks and are approved by the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms to sell weapons.

“Any employee who works in the store also has a have a background check, their permit must be displayed in the store, and that is an extensive background check,” said Malcolm.

Supsie said previously, Fish Bonz Bait and Tackle, which was located in the same zone as Malcolm’s store, had been granted approval to sell guns by the township and received a federal permit.

“They got an [federal fi rearms] license in

Recreation Department To Hold “Day On The Bay” BARNEGAT – The Barnegat Recreation Disability Advisory Board will have its 20th “Day on the Bay” on August 14. This event is hosted by Sherer’s Boat Basin, 482 East Bay Ave. This event provides free boat rides for adults and children with special needs.

All participants must be accompanied by a legal guardian or parent to sign a waiver.

2013, so they were afforded a zoning letter without doing any of this,” said Malcolm, adding during the meeting that the future of his business may depend on his ability to sell guns to local residents, who now have to travel to either Stafford or Toms River to buy them.

“There are three shooting ranges out on Lacey Road,” said township resident Peter Oriente, at the meeting. “Users of those facilities would like to have a dealer in town so they would not have to leave Lacey in order to pursue their hobby and recreation.

There certainly would not be any risk to public safety with a gun dealer in Lacey.

If anything, I would feel safer.”

Though most residents who spoke at the recent hearing were in support of Malcolm’s application, John Liga, an employee

of Biele Jewelers, read a statement from the store objecting to fi rearms sales.

“This area has become a very vibrant area of commerce,” said Liga. “Is a weapons store the face we want visitors to experience as they stroll down our main street? … Undoubtedly, this will mean weapons from surrounding communities will be coming to our downtown shopping district.”

Though the board voted 4-3 in favor of granting Malcolm’s request for the variance, the roll call failed to obtain the five votes necessary to legally secure it.

Malcolm indicated after the meeting that he may look to the court system to fi nd relief, potentially focusing on his second amendment rights under the United States Constitution.

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SHIP BOTTOM – The Long Beach Island Ancient Order of Hibernians is holding the 11th Annual Ship Bottom Irish Festival on September 10 and 11, rain or shine. The festival will run from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on September 10 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on September 11. The event will be held in the Ship Bottom boat ramp parking lot, 10th and Shore Avenue.

Events will include a 5K run, Gaelic Mass, live entertainment and a wine tasting.

To participate in the LBI Shamrock 5K Walk/Run, interested parties must register between September 9 and 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the front gate on the festival site

or at raceforum.com/shamrock5k. The fee is $30 per person.

The live entertainment includes: Mike Byrne Show Band, Ocean County Emerald Society Pipes and Drums, The Captain N’ O’Neil, Haley and Dylan Richardson, Irish step dancers, The Tom Brett Band and the Band of Rogues.

Those interested in becoming a vendor can contact Kristy Bryant at 609-312-6065 or at bryantkristy85@gmail.com.

Admission is $10. Children under 15 years old are free. Active members of the Ancient Order of Hibernians will only be admitted for free with their traveling cards.

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Scotti, 63, first 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 weight to fit into an average size urn after

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should continue on with his suspension without pay, versus with pay.

Drexler earns a total compensation package, including bene�its, of $228,387 in the position. He has served with the

The Southern Ocean Times, August 13, 2016, Page 5 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

township’s police department for more than three decades, having been hailed as an of�icer who made his way up the line of positions in the department, �inally attaining the top spot.

During Drexler’s suspension, Capt. Richard Dugan is managing the day-to-day affairs of the department.

Save Barnegat Bay To Present New Program TUCKERTON – Save Barnegat Bay will present its newest program, “Barnegat Bay Stewards,” to the members of the Rotary Club of Great Bay on August 16.

The presentation is scheduled from 8:30

to 9:30 a.m. at the Rotary Club, 117 E. Main St. Members will have the opportunity to create a stewardship project that benefits the bay and its watershed.

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.

Bobby Collins To Hold Show At Arts Center MANAHAWKIN – Audiences across the country relate to comedian Bobby Collins’ comedic characterizations as he exposes the humor of day-to-day situations as well as serving up rants on world events. He has honed his talents while performing from hole-in-the-wall clubs to sold out theaters.

He will put on a show at Stafford Township Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Ave., on August 18.

Collins has toured with titans of entertainment like Frank Sinatra, Cher, Julio Iglesias and Dolly Parton. As a professional stand-up comedian, he’s worked alongside Chris Rock, Ray Romano and Drew Carey, as well as many others. Rosie O’Donnell

specifically requested that Collins take over as host for Stand-Up Spotlight. Collins is widely regarded as a “comic’s comic.”

Through his personal appearances at comedy clubs, theaters, corporate and charity events, coupled with innumerable television appearances on legendary shows like Letterman, The Tonight Show with both Jimmy Fallon and Jay Leno, Collins continues to add new fans.

Tickets are $20 for general admission and $35 for VIP tickets. Tickets can be purchased online at catcharisingstar.com or by calling 609-987-8018. The show is for people of all ages, though children age 16 and under are with adult supervision.

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Those 50 years and older play a critical role in New Jersey’s economy, according to a recent

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.

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

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

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

was never taken into consideration.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Check your recent tax bill!

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

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

What is the Electoral College?

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

There are a total of 538 electors throughout the country.

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

Does it work?

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

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

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

That doesn’t sound fair.

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

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

Can the Electoral College be abolished?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Congressman Tom MacArthur NEW JERSEY – Congressman Tom MacArthur

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

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

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

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

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

to solve everyday problems and enhance our lives.”

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

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

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

For more information, visit congressionalappchallenge. us.

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

OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County officials say that while the state’s criminal justice bail reform may have good intentions, it’s the price tag that will be passed along to taxpayers that has them very concerned.

Citing the impact the downturn in the economy and Superstorm Sandy has had on the county’s finances, officials voiced disappointment that the mandated bail reform program comes with no financial help from the state for implementation.

“We can’t print money like the federal government nor should we have to impose upon our taxpayers to fund the state’s criminal justice reform,” said Freeholder John C. Bartlett Jr., who serves as liaison to the Department of Finance.

New Jersey voters, in the November 2014 general election, approved an amendment to the state Constitution that allows for bail reform.

Freeholder Deputy Director Gerry P. Little said however the ballot question didn’t mention it would come with a significant cost to the taxpayer.

“The ballot question, unfortunately, seemed to omit

and the nation.

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

Heroin deaths in New Jer-

sey are up 160 percent since 2010, with more than 1,200 overdose-related deaths last year alone. In 2015, more than 28,000 New Jerseyans sought treatment for heroin or opioid abuse, significantly outpacing previous year’s figures. The heroin death rate

in five counties – Camden, Ocean, Cape May, Union and Middlesex – significantly exceeds the number of treatment beds available per 100,000 people.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 78 Americans

die every day from an opioid overdose, and heroin-related deaths more than tripled from 2010 to 2014 with approximately three out of four new heroin users report first abusing prescription opioids.

Veterans are twice as likely to die from an accidental opi-

Bail Reform Costs Concerns Freeholders

several key impacts, but our greatest concern is who will be responsible to pay for its implementation,” Little said.

“The funding source for bail reform comes from local taxpayers. It should not have to be our taxpayers.”

Little strongly emphasized the people of New Jersey approved a state mandate state pay constitutional amendment and it’s the state’s responsibility to fully fund this new mandate.

According to the New Jersey Courts website, starting January 1, 2017, the state will shift from a system that relies principally on setting monetary bail as a condition of release to a risk-based system. The statute also sets deadlines for the timely filing of an indictment and the disposition of criminal charges for incarcerated defendants.

Pilot programs in three vicinages, Camden, Morris/Sussex and Passaic counties are all underway and all have noted the heavy price tag associated with the program.

“With this legislation, we have to provide more space, more personnel, more overtime pay,” said Ocean County

Freeholder Director John P. Kelly, director of Law and Public Safety. “These costs add up and they add up fast.

“Since we are obligated to follow the law and implement this reform in Ocean County, as a Board we are entrusted by the taxpayers to make certain it is cost effective,” Kelly said.

“From what we are hearing, this reform is nothing short of costly for the counties.”

Already starting with over-crowded conditions in its court facilities, the county must now find room to accommodate at least the 15 new employees the Ocean County vicinage expects to bring on as part of the bail reform.

“And that is just the first number we have received,” said Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari, who serves as liaison to Buildings and Grounds. “Our court facilities are heavily used by the public and space is already at a premium.

“We cannot magically erect new buildings to accommodate more employees. These things take time and careful planning and should be fully funded by the state of New Jersey,” Vicari said.

And, new sheriff’s officers,

assistant prosecutors and associated staff will have to be hired by the county.

“A program like this requires a number of new positions,” said Freeholder Virginia E. Haines.

“But the question remains how do we pay for them?”

While the state is expected to pay the salaries of the Pretrial Services Unit that would be established to run the bail reform program, millions of dollars in other costs must be borne by the counties.

“But, we must pay for the operation, maintenance and capital improvements to the courthouse and we are mandated by the state to fund county sheriff and prosecutor’s offices,” Kelly said. “The additional staff is needed because a lot of this work is expected to take place within 48 hours of an arrest.

Almost assuredly this would include weekends when we are not generally operating.”

Vicari said the counties were not provided a true picture by the state when it was proposing these reforms.

“No one realized the longterm financial ramifications.

The state didn’t talk about it,” Vicari said. “The state can’t impose a two percent cap on

us and then give us an unpaid state mandate.

“Our county has a large population of seniors who live on fixed incomes,” Vicari said.

“They shouldn’t have to pay for this.”

The New Jersey Association of Counties, an advocacy group for county governments in New Jersey, suggests Boards of Freeholders throughout the state support the proposed “County Government Criminal Justice Reform Administration Fund,” which if approved by the state legislature, would modestly increase certain criminal and civil court fees and dedicate the increases to county governing bodies to implement the new criminal justice reform law. The proposed legislation has the support of the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders.

John Donnadio, president of NJAC, recently told the Freeholders the criminal justice reform legislation does come with significant costs that were not anticipated.

He suggested the Freeholders reach out to their state legislative delegations to specifically discuss criminal justice

oid overdose as non-veterans, according to a 2011 study of the VA system.

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

reform.

“We have to get some kind of legislative relief,” he said. “We have to let them know these are real expenses.”

Costs to implement the reform from county to county differ, but in most cases the price tag is in the millions.

The total costs for all counties collectively to implement the legislation could be an estimated $50 million in the first year.

County officials have suggested that at the conclusion of the current pilot program, the state should survey the stakeholders including prosecutors, sheriffs, judiciary and freeholders in order to look at alternatives that will make the new law less burdensome on the taxpayers.

“Based on the results of the survey, the law could be amended,” Little said.

Meanwhile, the new bail reform is said to possibly result in a reduction of the county jail population, but there is no way to calculate how much savings that would provide, if any.

“It all comes back to the costs associated with bail reform,” Bartlett said. “I am hopeful the state will see its clear responsibility and fund the changes.”

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Recreation Department To Hold Lacey Day

LACEY – The Lacey Township Recreation Department is organizing the Lacey Day Celebration. The celebration is scheduled for August 13 from noon to 4 p.m. at Gille Park.

Activities will include a BBQ lunch with soft drinks, family friendly games, craft activities, demonstrations by local vendors, community information booths, fire truck rides, door prizes and a performance by magician/comedian Mark Wurst.

The recreation department urges all attendees to participate in the “Lacey Day Vendor Bingo” game where every person will be given a game board with numbers of each booth listed.

The community vendor area will be lined

with local business and organizations eager to discuss what they do for the community and as attendees go to each booth the organization will mark the card. After the card is full, that individual can fill out their name and be placed into a drawing for a door prize.

The Lacey Day Celebration is open to Lacey Township residents only.

For any questions, contact the Lacey Township Recreation Department Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 609-693-1100 ext. 2203.

In the event of inclement weather, the event will be on August 14 at the same time and location.

SERVPRO Holds Donation Drive For Popcorn Park BARNEGAT – SERVPRO of Manahawkin is holding its first “Give A Dog A Bone” drive to benefit the Associated Humane Societies/ Popcorn Park Animal Refuge.

AHS/Popcorn Park relies solely on donations to care for all of the homeless, unwanted, abused or neglected animals that come in through the facility.

SERVPRO will collect items throughout August to deliver to the Popcorn Park Animal Refuge on August 25 for National

Dog Day. The following items are needed: canned dog food, dry dog food, dog treats, toys for dogs, collars, leashes and chains of all sizes, stainless steel food bowls, brillo pads, paper towels and laundry soap.

The drop off location is the SERVPRO facility, 79 S. Main St., Unit 6.

SERVPRO will also pick up donations if they can’t be brought to its facility. Call 609-549-0379 for details.

Forked River Presbyterian Church To Host Flea Market FORKED RIVER - The Forked River Presbyterian Church, located at 131 North Main Street (Route 9), is sponsoring an indoor flea market on September 17 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Rent a table for $15 or rent two tables for $25.

The church provides: 6 foot tables, publicity throughout the area, town permits and parking.

Refreshments and lunch will be available for purchase.

A home baked dessert table will be featured.

Also available are hand crafted items for the season, books and games, jewelry, toys and household items.

Call the Church Office at 609-693-5624, weekdays between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. for additional information or a registration form.

Space is limited so register early. Deadline to register is September 14.

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“Poker In The Pines” To Bene�it Fire Company WARETOWN – The Waretown Volunteer Fire Company is the beneficiary of the Eighth Annual Poker in the Pines event on August 14.

Registration at Trapani’s on Route 9 between 9 and 11 a.m.

The run ends at Waretown Lake. The winner will be the person with the best poker hand.

The event will feature live music, food/ drinks, trophies, bike contest and door prizes.

The fee is $20 per ride and $10 per passenger.

American Legions To Host Steak Dinner BARNEGAT – The American Legion Riders Post 232 is hosting a Steak and Stogie Dinner on October 15 from 3 to 6 p.m. The post is located at 499 North Main St. The dinner menu will include steak, shrimp, baked potatoes, salad, beer, soda and water.

There will also be high quality cigars available.

Tickets are $35 each and are available at the post or from any of the riders.

Advanced tickets are required.

For more information, call the post at 609698-9876.

Barnegat Bay Partnership Seeks Technician BARNEGAT – Barnegat Bay Partnership is looking to hire a temporary field and lab technician to assist staff members with various

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FORKED RIVER – Walters Group will host an information session on August 18, at 6 p.m. to discuss the application process for Cornerstone at Lacey, a new affordable rental community currently under construction.

The event is open to the public and will be held at the Lacey Municipal Building, 818 Lacey Road.

The goal of the information session is to discuss the eligibility criteria and priority residency for Superstorm Sandy-impacted individuals. Information will be distributed on the application process.

Cornerstone at Lacey is designed to achieve LEED and Energy Star certification for incorporating a number of sustainable features. The modern two-story, 70-unit building will offer energy-efficient appliances. A large community clubhouse will be equipped with computer work stations and fitness center.

Members of the Walters Group leasing department will be on-hand to answer questions and distribute application forms. Light refreshments will be served. Anyone interested in attending can register by calling the leasing office at 609-242-6430.

Volunteer First Aid Squad’s July Service Calls

BAYVILLE – In July, the Bayville Volunteer First Aid Squad serviced Berkeley Township, Lacey Township, Forked River and Ocean Gate.

The volunteer Bayville First Aid Squad had 216 calls during July: four calls due to abdominal pain; 15 cardiac emergency; 10 patient involved with motor vehicle accidents; seven overdose patients; one patient was a boater in distress and required first aid: 24 calls due to patient falling; 23 patients who had respiratory problems; 15 calls for unconscious or patients who had seizures; 127 patients had numerous medical emergency some requiring transpor-

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The squad also welcomed one new cadet member who is now training. The squad still seeks new members, especially those who are or want to be emergency medical technicians.

The squad also welcomes any new members for the Squad Cadet program (16 to 18 years of age) and the Squad Auxiliary organization.

If interested in helping, join these groups by filling out the application form on bayvillefas. org. Email the Bayville Volunteer First Aid Squad at bayvillefirstaidsquad@outlook.com with any questions.

Associated Humane Societies Seek Gift Auction Donations TOMS RIVER – The Associated Humane Societies and Popcorn Park is in need of donations for its Annual Gift Auction.

The gift auction will be held on October 8 at the Toms River Elks 1875.

Donations can be either items, gift cards or

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Donations can be dropped off through October 3 at the facility located at 1 Humane Way, Forked River.

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By Chris Christopher HARVEY CEDARS – At the annual 2016 Bush Classic Lifeguard Tournament in Ortley Beach, Harvey Cedars Beach Patrol took first, Ortley Beach took second and Ship Bottom took third place. The lifeguard challenges show the men and women who are paid to guard the beach in a competitive format, exhibiting many of the skills of the job.

It’s perhaps the ultimate workplace ‑‑ the beach.

“As a teacher,” said Bob Tormollan, captain of the Lavallette Beach Patrol, “I have to have a summer job. Where else would you want to be other than the beach? You go to the beach each day and have the sun and the water and you work out in the ocean. It’s a great experience.”

By day, lifeguards police the beaches. By night, some lifeguards compete in tournaments that showcase numerous skills, including swimming, running, rowing and paddling.

Tormollan, a Toms River resident, has been a lifeguard for 53 years. He figures he has competed for nearly 50 years. Only a hamstring injury suffered during the winter kept the Toms River resident from competing this season.

“The competition is always good,” said Tormollan, 68. “It’s nice to see the same guys every year. When your beach wins a tournament, you have the bragging rights for the winter and it starts all over again during the following summer.”

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Beach Patrol are Joe Caucino, 58, the athletic trainer at Southern Regional High School, and his brother, Jack, 56. Both compete.

“They are still out there doing stuff that is pretty awesome,” Tormollan said. “That shows you it takes time to develop skills. Harvey Cedars has a couple of older guys on its tournament team. It’s truly amazing as there are a lot of older very capable lifeguards who are out there still competing.”

Tormollan has seen several changes over the years.

“The skill level just keeps getting better and better and better,” he said. “Every year, the kids get better at swimming, paddling and rowing.

In the old days, the lifeguards did not swim during the winter. Now, they swim indoors all winter when they are in New Jersey. Rescue boards were 12 feet long and weighed 120 pounds. Now, they are 12 feet long and weigh about 15 pounds. Why are there changes in the equipment? We all need to go faster.”

The Lavallette Beach Patrol Memorial Lifeguard Tournament, which took place at the Philadelphia Avenue Beach, is perhaps the most demanding in Ocean County as it consists of the rescue relay, line pull, row out/swim in, ironman medley, paddle relay, swim relay and the boat relay.

“Our tournament is very unique,” Tormollan said. “Only six athletes from each team can compete in the entire tournament. The guards have to be versatile in swimming, paddling

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The Lavallette event is named for several late Lavallette lifeguards. The honorees include William Kimble and Paul Treumuth.

Lavallette won this year’s event with 27 points.

Tied for second with 23 points apiece were Harvey Cedars and Brigantine. Barnegat Light was fourth with 17 while Ship Bottom was fifth with four. Tied for sixth were Island Beach and Long Beach Township with two points each.

Tournaments often draw hundreds of fans, who roar their approval each time their team wins an event.

“We had a couple of hundred fans at our tournament,” Tormollan said. “It was a great atmosphere. We have good rivalries, but they are very friendly rivalries. We had a lot of teams from Long Beach Island. It’s nice to see them come up here.”

Jack Caucino and Ben Smith won the row out/ swim in. Lavallette won the swim relay behind Smith, Corban Borrero, Joe Caucino and Jake Limaldi. Smith, Borrero, Joe Caucino and Jack Caucino won the boat relay.

Harvey Cedars won the line pull, ironman medley and the paddle relay. Barnegat Light captured the rescue relay.

“What makes the title special is that it’s our own tournament and it’s always nice to win your own tournament,” Tormollan said. “You have six individuals competing in all of the events. Everyone who is here is a special lifeguard. What I like to see in this tournament is the true lifeguard who can swim, paddle and row. They have the skills.”

Harvey Cedars showcased its skills in the Ortley Beach section of Toms River Township where it won the Bush Classic, named last year for retired beach patrol supervisor Pete Bush, with 38 points.

“We put in a lot of hard work and training during the preseason and during the lifeguard season,” Harvey Cedars captain Randy Townsend said. “These tournaments give us the goal of staying in shape and being physically fit so that we can perform rescues on the beach. Hats off to Pete Bush. He’s a legend in lifesaving here in New Jersey. We are honored and tickled each time we see him.”

The tournament took place at the Fourth Avenue Beach where there was a surf of one to two feet. The wind blew out of the south at 20 mph.

“We received a lot of help from King Neptune,” Townsend said. “The ocean is always the

largest variable. You can never predict the type of surf condition you are going to get on any given day. Some crews get waves. Some don’t.

The ocean always picks the winners. There is a lot of other luck involved.

“There were not many waves, but competing was still a lot of fun. Everybody on our patrol is a surfer and I feel that played into our win.

We have a vast experience of ocean knowledge and that really helped us.”

Harvey Cedars won the the tournament for the second straight year. It also prevailed in 2012.

Harvey Cedars captured five events this time around.

Kevin Wessler and Alex Martinelli won the thousand foot doubles row. Kenny Burkhart, Billy Webster, Joseph Cantaleo and Townsend won the 4 by 500-foot paddleboard relay. Competing in the surf medley were Roman Horosdewski (1,000-foot swim), Townsend (1,000-foot paddle), Mike Weiler (1,000-foot row) and his son, Otto Weiler (1,000-foot row).

Wessler and Ryan Corcoran competed in the boat swim, a 500-foot row out and a 500foot swim to the shore. In the 4 by 1,000-foot surfboat relay were Otto Weiler and Mike Weiler, Wessler, Martinell, Corcoran and Matt Gruzecki.

“People enjoy coming to our tournament,” said Casey Scallon, lieutenant of the North Beach in Ortley Beach. “Our boardwalk overlooks the ocean and people stand on the boardwalk and watch the tournament. We invite some of the best beaches around. We could not care less if we win or lose. We just want good competition and we want people to enjoy themselves.”

Primed for an enjoyable event was the Seaside Park Beach Patrol, host of the Seaside Park Lifeguard Tournament. However, the event was cut short because of thunderstorms.

“To be honest, its location, about 400 yards south of the Funtown Pier, is what makes our tournament special,” said Mike Veracierta, captain of the Seaside Park Beach Patrol. “Seaside is just Seaside. People may say, ‘Sleazeside Park and Sleazeside Heights,’ but we still have the best boardwalk around--even after the fire in 2013. We get good patrols and we have mandatory female involvement. Lifeguards range from 16-60 years of age.”

There are more events on tap, such as the Barnegat Bay Challenge set for Augus 29 at 13th Street and the Barnegat Bay in Ship Bottom.

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Woman’s Club To Host Trip To Doolan’s

LACEY – The Woman’s Club of Lacey, a charitable organization, is hosting a fundraiser trip to Doolan’s of Spring Lake to see “Finnegan’s Irish Wake” on November 10. The trip will leave from the Lacey Community Hall, Route 9N and E Lacey Road, at 10 a.m. and

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LACEY – The Lacey Township Police Department responded to two reports of theft occurring on July 25.

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Fall Activities At St. Francis Community Center

LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP – Registration for fall activities at St. Francis Community Center is scheduled to open on August 29 at 9 a.m. The Community Center is located at 4700 Long Beach Blvd.

Classes begin on September 6. Brochures can be picked up at St. Francis Community Center or online at stfranciscenterlbi.org.

Programs at the St. Francis Aquatic Center: all levels of swimming instruction, private and semi-private swim lessons, lifeguard training, CPR/AED training for the professional lifeguard, competitive swim, fall swim clinic, arthritis aquatic exercise, aquatic aerobics and deep water aerobics.

Programs at the St. Francis Recreation Center: basketball – tot and tyke, fall basketball clinic, recreation league, second grade youth

basketball and private lessons; all-in-one fitness class and all level yoga.

An affordable, yearly membership entitles persons to lower rates for many activities and free admission to “open gym.”

Pool memberships are also available for six months or yearly for individual or families.

Serving the entire Southern Ocean County area, the community center offers the area’s original Vacation Club for children ages five through thirteen. The center’s facilities include: a regulation gymnasium, competition-size indoor pool and two heated outdoor pools.

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Army Corp Finishes Sand-Pumping Operation

SURF CITY – The Army Corp has finished sand-pumping operations on the beach between 21st and 25th Streets. Those beaches are now open to beach-goers.

There will still be work going on in that area. Even though dune fencing has yet to be installed, beach-goers need to stay off of the dunes.

The Surf City Police Department remind the public to not dig deep holes in the sand and/or tunnel into the scarp, which is caused by the ocean waves. The police have already received calls about children doing such.

Beach-goers should notify a badge checker, life guard or the one of the officers on the beach if they see someone digging a deep hole.

Manahopkin Returns To Manahawkin Lake Park

MANAHAWKIN – Manahopkin is coming to Manahawkin Lake Park on August 20, from 1 to 7 p.m.

This year’s event will feature local bands Funk Shway and the Motts Creek Pickers, food and craft vendors and the latest craft beers.

This event is open to the public.

There will be VIP tickets, which will allow ticket holders to get in the event and hour early. The VIP tent will house specialty beer

selections and food pairings from local chef Ivar Johnson. VIP tickets are $70 and include 12 beer samples, a Manahopkin drinking glass and event t-shirt.

General admission is $20 and includes the Manahopkin drinking glass and 12 beer samples. The admission will cost $25 on the day of the event.

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Historical Society To Hold Apple Festival

LACEY – The Lacey Historical Society is holding its 23rd Annual Apple Festival on September 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The festival will be at the Old Schoolhouse Museum, 126 S. Main Street.

Festival activities will include: apple pie contests, apple pie eating contests, pumpkin patch

and painting, kids games, demonstrations, reenactments, fire engine rides and music.

Funds raised by this event are used for the upkeep of the Old Schoolhouse Museum, Historical Society programs and the Lacey Historical Society History Award and high school scholarship.

Quilting Guild’s Meeting Schedule

MANAHAWKIN – The Pieceful Shores Quilt Guild meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m. and the fourth Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Pine Street Community Center in Manahawkin.

On August 17 at 1 p.m., Ingrid Rice will explain

the use of Zen Tangles in quilting. On August 25, Donna Toback will demonstrate Bonnie Hunter’s techniques in making scrap quilts.

Guests and visiting quilters are welcome.

For more information, call Barbara at 609494-7914 or Yvonne at 609-242-5449.

Summer Concert Series At Arts Center

STAFFORD – The summer concert series at the Stafford Township Arts Center will feature the Voices of Legends, starring Johnny T from the Mystics. Other special guests at the concerts include the Cameos and the Coasters.

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LACEY LIBRARY EVENTS

The library is located at 10 East Lacey Rd., Forked River. These programs are free and open to the public.

Register online at theoceancountylibrary.org or by calling 609-693-8566.

August 15, 1 p.m.: Book Discussion Group – This meeting the group will discuss “All Girl Filling Station’s Last Reunion” by Fannie Flagg. Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk.

August 15, 3 p.m.: Teen Maker: Glitter Jars – With glitter and glue, teens can make jars to hold anything from pens and pencils to makeup. This program is intended for children between the ages of 12 and 17. Register.

August 16, 3:30 p.m.: Let’s Make Art – Heather Popielarczyk will teach art to special needs children between the ages of 8 and 16, and their siblings. This program

is made possible by a grant from the Kearny Bank Foundation. Register.

August 16, 6:30 p.m.: Meet the Mayor – Stop in and meet the mayor in a less formal setting than a township meeting.

August 18, 9:30 a.m.: Internet basics – Register for this technology workshop.

August 18, 7 p.m.: Life Size Gaming – Participants can get their game on with these life-size classics. This program is intended for teens ages 11 and up. Register.

August 19, noon: Lunch & Learn – Lunch series presented in partnership with the Lacey Chamber of Commerce.

August 20, 1 to 1:30 p.m.: Partners in Art – This is a Recreational art class for adults with special needs who are over 17 and their families or caregivers. Heather Popielarczyk will be teaching the class. This program made possible by a grant from the Kearny Bank Foundation. Register August 23, 2 p.m.: Chair Yoga – Join the library as Nancy Voitko teaches gentle chair yoga. Register August 24, 6 p.m.: Evening Film: “Hello, My Name is Doris” – Spinster Doris attempts to woo her much younger co-worker after she attends a self-help seminar. This film is rated

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August 25, 4 to 5 p.m.: Paws for Reading – Practice reading to gentle therapy dogs. The program is for beginning readers. Register.

August 25, 6:30 p.m.: Teen Movie Night – The movie is “Bring It On!” The film is rated PG-13 and runs 98 minutes long.

August 26, 10 a.m.: Masterminds Homeschool Group Meets – Drop-ins are welcome.

August 29, 2 to 7 p.m.: American Red Cross Blood Drive – Make an appointment at redcrossblood.org or by calling 609693-8566.

The library is located at 217 S Central Ave, Beach Haven. These programs are free and open to the public.

Register online at theoceancountylibrary.org or by calling 609-494-2480.

August 15, 7 p.m.: Fossils: Nature’s Time An Introduction to the Poet’s Way – Poet Night – Registration will begin at 6 p.m., the end of “Seven Bridges Road” where Machine – In this family-friendly hands-on Richard Morgan believes there is poetry in poetry readings will begin at 6:30 p.m. Poets the salt marsh meets the Little Egg Harbor discussion, participants will discover what everyone – the warm words one includes can come share their poetry with the audience. and Great bays. Ken Able, director of the fossils are, how they form and where they in a birthday card or note of condolence, to Those who aren’t writers can come appreciate Rutgers University Marine Field Station, can be found. See real-life examples of fos- expressions of joy or frustration put to paper, this evening of short readings. Each reader is will share highlights from his new book, “Station 119,” in which he explores the sils, sedimentary rocks and more. Register. and then put away. Once written, words make limited to five minutes. Register.

August 22, 7 p.m.: “Station 119: From history of U.S. Coast Guard Station No. August 16, 2 to 4 p.m.: Friends Book Sale feelings more real. This workshop will be – Get six books for $1 and help the Friends hands-on, and participants will be encouraged Lifesaving to Marine Research” – Before 119, from which Guardsmen conducted of the Island Library continue to provide to react, make comments, ask questions and its transformation into a marine research rescue operations, as well as the estuarine facility for Rutgers University, Station 119 and marine research and the scientists who write. Middle school age and up. Register. great programs and support. Drop in.

August 17: LBI Writers’ Group Open Mic was a beautiful but dilapidated building at worked there. Register.

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Suspected causes of sudden sensorineural hearing loss include viral infection, ototoxic medications, acoustic trauma and meningitis.

In most cases, the specific cause is never found (idiopathic). In cases with no known cause, viral infections or vascular blockage is suspected. There may be a history of a recent flu or cold, but in most cases, there are no other complaints. Partial or complete

recovery occurs in about 60-65 percent of the cases. Recovery can take anywhere from a few days to a few months.

Those who seek immediate medical attention (within a week) have a higher recovery rate than those who wait. The recovery rate is also higher for those with milder hearing losses.

Patients who present with a severe and/or profound hearing loss with accompanying symptoms such as dizziness and/or tinnitus are less likely to recover their hearing. Someone who experiences sudden hearing loss should seek medical attention immediately so that medical treatment can be provided.

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Remember, a sudden loss of hearing is not normal. Therefore, do not hesitate to contact your primary care physician or ear, nose and throat physician for immediate medical treatment.

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International Overdose Awareness Day FORKED RIVER – The Ocean County chapter of Young People in Recovery, with support from a number of other anti-drug advocacy organizations, will hold an event from 6 to 9 p.m. on August 31 at the Lacey Township Municipal Building, 818 West Lacey Rd. Assistant County Prosecutor Rory Wells and Lacey Township Police Chief Michael DiBella will be among the speakers. There will also be resource tables about where to go for help and support and a candlelight vigil to honor those who have been lost to overdoses.

The local event is one of many such events that will be held by YPR globally.

The global event is held on August 31 each year and aims to raise awareness of drug overdoses and reduce the stigma of drug-related deaths.

It also acknowledges the grief felt by families and friends who remember those who have died or been permanently injured as a result

of a drug overdose. Overdose Awareness Day spreads the message that the tragedy of overdose death is preventable.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

Mint: Put a tiny sprig each ice cube.

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

Strawberries: Use organic ones.

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

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

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

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

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Dispose of these hazardous products at the Lacey Township Recycling Center, 820 Municipal Lane, on August 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. or at the Ship Bottom Borough, Municipal Boat Ramp, Shore Avenue and 10th Street on October 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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

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As you may be aware, if you are injured while working, as a result of an occupational exposure, or a specific traumatic event, you are statutorily permitted to file for workers’ compensation benefits.

In addition, if you are in a position that you are involved in the State pension system, you may be entitled to an accidental or ordinary disability pension.

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

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

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

In most cases, in order to be considered for an ordinary disability pension, you

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This also may only provide a pension benefit of approximately 43 percent of your salary. As in the accidental disability pension, the decision as to whether you are disabled from your job duties rests with the Division of Pensions.

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

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

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BARNEGAT – The Barnegat Historical Society will host its annual flea and craft market on August 27 at the public dock on East Bay Avenue.

The market will feature new and used items, antiques, collectible and handmade decorative items, jewelry, etc.

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Dear Joel

By Joel Markel

Prevention For Falling Prey To Tourist Scams 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.”

Knights of Columbus Offers Charity Trips

MANAHAWKIN – The Knights of Columbus Annunciation Council 3826 is hosting the following trips: December 7 – Visit the American Music Theater for the “Winter Wonderland” Christmas Show. Fee is $11 per person, which includes transportation, buffet lunch at Shady Maple

Restaurant, show ticket, tax and gratuities.

February 7 to 19 – Go on a 12 night Southern Caribbean Cruise on the Royal Caribbean “Anthem of the Seas” from Bayonne. Cost from $1,524 per person.

For information and reservations, contact Charles Serwin at 609-978-0970.

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Real Estate

Items Wanted

Toms River/Ocean County – For sale, user/investor opportunity, 9,000sf commercial building on 1.74 acres with 2,700sf leased to national tenant. Multi-purpose building, drive-in doors, great for all type contractors. Traffic counts over 44,000 cars per day. Remco Realty, 732-253-0888, ext. 11.

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COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot.

5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n)

Homestead Run - 55+ Community clubhouse/pool, 2005 14x60. 2 BR/1BA. $35,900. call 732-370-2300.

Homesteadrun.com.

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Used Guns Wanted - All types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n)

Room For Rent Room For Rent - Bricktown large room in quiet house, no pets. $625. 848-221-7954.

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For Rent 55+ Village V Crestwood - Studio upgraded. Full kitchen and bath, spacious closets. $700 month plus utilities. 1 1/2 month security. No pets. 732-716-1386. Non smoker preferred.

(36) Homestead Run - 55+. New 2 BR, 1BA, rental or purchase. Call 732-3702300, homesteadrun.com.

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Misc.

ATTENTION – CHHA training class starting September 12, 2016.

For information call 609-607-8300.

Employment opportunities upon completion and certification. (34)

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.

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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)

Help Wanted

C lassifieds Help Wanted

Looking For Riding Lawn Mower Mechanic - To help fix bucket tractor. Gas job. Ask for Ron 732-766-6546.

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

Call Cindi 352-509-0608 .

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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)

Dental Office Coordinator Must have prior dental experience of any type. Computer literate (8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.) Monday, Thursday, Friday to start. Fax resume to 732-477-5949 or email cedarbridgedental@gmail.com. (33 )

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.

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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.

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Part-Time Custodian/Janitor For Adult Community In Whiting, NJ. $8.50 per/hour. Start immediately. Approx 19 to 21 hours/ week. Call Mon. through Fri. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for application & interview. 732-350-0230.

(35) Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n) Now Hiring Property Inspectors- FT/ PT in your area. Full, free training provided. jim.g59@comcast.net or msangelabove@comcast.net. 732-7664425, 201-259-0734. Ask for Mel. (t/n) Part Time Food Service – We have an immediate need for part time waitstaff/servers, PT dietary aides, FT/PT dishwashers. FT dishwasher must have open availability. We are a well established retirement/healthcare community located in Whiting. We offer competitive pay and 401(K) once you have worked 1 year and 1000 hours. Under the direction of great Food Service leadership team, you will be working in an environment where you get the support and training needed to grow in your culinary career. The Pines offers an open door policy and Senior Leadership is always available and visible to our employees every day. Rate of pay starts at $8.50/hour. Apply in person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (31) P T M a i n t e n a n c e – Va r i o u s physical duties of 55+ community in Lakewood. Send resume to lhwmanager@optonline.net. (31) Now Hiring CNA’s/NA’s – Immediate work available at Leisure Park, a Five Star Senior Living Community. FT/PT. All shifts available. Inquire within, 1400 Route 70, Lakewood, New Jersey 08701.

Contact us at 732-370-0444.

(33) Helper Wanted; Full-time – Monday through Friday. $10-13/hour; fire alarm and security company. Must physically be able to work long days, carry and move ladders and equipment, work in small spaces and on building roofs. Background checks are performed. Benefits after 90 days. Call Tara 732-240-7007. (32)

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Services

My 2 Girls Cleaning - Bonded and insured. Weekly-biweekly, monthly or a one time treat. Please call 732-914-8909 or 732-2327058 for a free estimate.

(37) Wallpaper and Bordering - Hanging and removal of old. No job too big or small. Great references. Call Angela 609-891-8544.

(32) Need A Ride – Airports, AC, cruise, Shore Points. One year old car. Senior Discounts. Save $$$.

Tom 551-427-0227.

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

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

Willing to travel. Available 24/7.

Live-in or live-out. Reasonable rates.

Phone 201-589-7269.

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

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

(39 ) John’s Ceramic Porcelain Tile Bathrooms, repairs, remodeled, kitchen floors, kitchen back splash, shower doors. Over 30 years experience. Free estimates. Call 732-925-2999.

(33) All In 1 Handyman/General Contracting – Kitchen, bathrooms remodeled,painting,inside and out.

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

Call Clark 732-850-5060.

(31) Caulking - Interior, bathrooms, kitchens, etc. Cutting out old. Installing new. Call Steve 732-703-8120. Thank You. (t/n) Carpet Repair - Restretching, ripples removed, repair work, stairs installed.

Call Mike at 732-920-3944. (33)

Services

PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Celebrating almost five decades of service. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. See all our anniversary and monthly specials. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732-500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Heins Construction Co. – Residing, re-roofing, decks, rail systems, replacement windows and doors, interior, exterior, remodeling, custom trim work. We Do It All. Call Paul 732-604-5850.

(31) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention.

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

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

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

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Services

Services Don Carnevale Painting - Specializing in interiors/exteriors.

Very neat. Special senior discounts.

Reasonable, affordable, insured.

References. Low winter rates.

License #13VH3846900. 732-8994470 or 732-814-4851.

(31) Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n) Rosemount Cleanouts – NJDEP licensed haulers. We remove all trash. From small pick-ups to Estate cleanouts. We also do construction site cleanup and demo. 732-5230244. NJ Lic 326795.

(31) Pool Closings - Chemicals included. $175. Loop lock safety covers. 25% off covers and installation. Pool Keepers of NJ LLC. 732-295-2600. (36)

Autobody Work - $99 any dent big or small, professionally done. We come to you. Serving Ocean and Monmouth counties. 347-744-7409.

(39 ) Landscaping - Grass cutting, bush trimming, powerwashing. Call for free estimate, 732-278-6043. (33) Landscape Services - Leaf clean ups, pavers, mulch, stone, and sod installations. Free estimates. Call with needs. 732-678-8681.

(34) Single Storm Doors – You supply, I install. $85 and up. 732-580-9120.

Lic #13VH08645300.

(36) Go With The Pro’s - Interior and exterior home improvemnts. We do it all. Bathroom remodel special, $4,500. Licensed/insured. NJ Reg 13VH07919200. 732-569-1406.

(33) Home Health Aid/House Cleaning – All American Care Givers Association provides the best services money can buy. Skip the rest, come right to the best. Call 732-664-3605. (31) Roofing Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows, gutters. Repairs and discounted new installations. Prompt service.

Insured. NJ license #13HV01888400.

Special spring discounts. Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391.

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CLASSIFIEDS CANNOT BE PLACED OVER THE PHONE. You can place classifieds on our website micromediapubs.com If you have any questions, please call Ali at 732-657-7344 ext. 203.

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Home Improvements All Types of Handyman Services • Carpentry • Painting • Decks • Drywall • Kitchens • Baths

SEASONAL CLEAN-UPS Yard Clean-Ups Tree Removal & Trimming Gutter Cleaning Mulching • Odd Jobs

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LEONARDO LGD PAINTING • Exterior Painting • Interior Painting • Power Washing • Wallpaper Removal

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• Decorative Moldings • Faux Painting FREE • Deck Staining ESTIMATES • Floor Epoxy

We Also Do Sheetrock & Spackle Repairs!

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ARBOR TREE SERVICE, LLC Tree Removal • Stump Grinding Tree Pruning

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FUN & GAMES

SUDOKU

C ROSSWORD

Across 1 Dancing shoe item 4 Initially 11 Doo-wop syllable 14 Modern address 15 Seedless raisin 16 Oakley forte 17 Cape Town’s nation: Abbr.

18 Farm hauler 19 Jurist in 1995 news 20 Area 23 “Come __!”

24 Govt. stipend provider 25 __ Addict: fragrance brand 27 Spot relative 28 Hound 31 Fictional Melbourne Dame 32 SONIC’s Quarter Pound Coneys, e.g.

37 “Sweet as apple

cider” girl of song 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

PUZZLE

69 Old atlas abbr.

Down 1 Alienate 2 Hall of fame 3 Tenor Domingo 4 Concerning 5 Gang lands 6 Reasons for breakdowns 7 Result of many a bite 8 Deserve 9 Storm output 10 Hawaiian root 11 Took marriage vows 12 Top-ten tune 13 Latin trio word 21 Unit of speed 22 Had too much 26 Dorm figs.

29 Words of woe 30 Idle, with “off” 33 Fired 34 Potpourri quality 35 “The Great” boy detective 36 Greek consonant

39 Bridge column datum 40 Decorator’s recommendation 41 Nymph in Homer’s “Odyssey” 42 Baby bootee, often 43 “Wait, there’s more” 44 Ticker __ 45 Loan sharks 46 Eponymous city founder 47 Co-dependency figure 53 Oklahoma tribe 54 Playful fish-eater 57 “His,” per Ambrose Bierce 58 Juice you can’t drink: Abbr.

59 Attorney general after Barr 60 Gas company with a green-bordered logo 61 Profiled penny prez

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SOLUTIONS

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Ocean County Carousel Of Music Free Concerts

OCEAN COUNTY - The Ocean County Carousel of Music announces the following schedule:

August 13, 7 p.m. - Jersey Gold, Ocean County Library, Toms River.

August 14, 7 p.m. - Larry Campanella’s, Ocean County Library, Toms River - Love Ballads.

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

August 19, 7 p.m. - Toms River Municipal Band, Ocean County Library, Toms River

- Band Jazz Concert.

August 20, 7 p.m. - Strictly 60’s, Ocean County Library, Toms River.

August 21, 7 p.m. - The Tone Rangers, Ocean County Library, Toms River.

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

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

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

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

September 10, 10 a.m. - The Infernos, Veterans Park, Berkeley Township.

All concerts will be performed on the date, day, time and location as listed. Bring a chair for comfortable seating in the concert area.

Historical Society Seeks Vendors For Antiques & Collectibles Fair

*Summer/Fall Completion

MODULAR HOMES FACTORY DIRECT SPRING SAVINGS 1-877-233-3133

FDMH.COM

*Summer/Fall Completion

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

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

The fair is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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

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.

St. Mary’s To Host Art Show General Contractors/Finishing Sub Contractor Engineers and Architects - Demo, Piling and Foundation Modular Home Financing Experts

BUILD • REBUILD • SELF BUILD

MANAHAWKIN – The St. Mary’s Fifth Annual Art Show and Sale is on August 27 at the parish center, located at Bishop Lane and McKinley Avenue, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Thirty-one artists are participating using a variety of mediums, such as oils, watercolors, pastels, acrylics, pencil drawings, photography, painting on silk and cards.

Lunch will be available for a fee.

All proceeds will benefit the local charities St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry and Family Promise, which houses the homeless.

For any questions, call Linda at 609660-8062.

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SUMMER COLORING CONTEST

Name: __________________________________ Age: _____ Phone Number:_________________________

3 Grand Prize Winners will receive a family four-pack of tickets to the Friday, September 2 Lakewood BlueClaws vs. Greensboro Grasshoppers game in the picnic grounds. Complimentary picnic food service begins at 6 p.m. including hamburgers, hot dogs, soft drinks and more! Game time at 7:05 p.m. (Age 12 and under will be eligible to win).

Please mail the artwork to: Coloring Contest 15 Union Avenue Lakehurst, NJ 08733 All Submissions due by 1 p.m. Friday, August 19

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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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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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