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Lacey Intersection To Close, Re-ro�tin� Manchester A�en�e By Daniel Nee LACEY – The first phase of a realignment of a Township intersection is complete, with more work on the way, officials say. A curb has now been placed at the intersection of Veterans Way and Manchester Avenue, blocking traffic that usually would use Veterans Way as a shortcut out of the local Wawa store and an adjacent strip mall. But vehicles looking at access Manchester Avenue from the shopping area will still be able to do so once the entire project is complete, according to officials. “We will be closing off Veterans Way at Manchester and re-routing it past the water tower, down to Adams [Street],” said Township Administrator Veronica Laureigh, before the project got underway. “It’s a project we have been working on with the county to make that intersection much safer so the county can widen the roadway for additional stacking lanes.” Earlier this summer, Lacey awarded a $124,513 contract to Earle Asphalt Company to close off the Veterans Way intersection and build a new road connecting Veterans with Adams Street. From Adams Street, vehicles will be able to access Manchester Avenue and, thus,
September 10, 2016
Barnegat Gets Better Bond Rating
By Jennifer Peacock BARNEGAT – Barnegat Township has an upgraded bond rating, which may likely result in savings for taxpayers, officials said. At its regular August Committee meeting, Deputy Mayor Albert Bille spoke first about the new rating. “Our new CFO seems to be doing a good job. On the 21st “Our cost of of July our bond rating was inborrowed creased from A1 money has to AA, which is dropped by significant.” The Commit- about a third.” tee appointed –Barnegat Mayor Thomas LomJohn Novak barski as CFO last October. He replaced retiring CFO Kathy Janeski. There are three main ratings agencies in the United States that assign ratings to municipalities: Moody’s Investors Service, Inc., Fitch Ratings, and Standard and Poor’s. Although they each have their own ratings (Rating - See Page 4)
–Photos by Catherine Galioto The area surrounding Manchester Avenue, Veterans Way and Adams near the Wawa is seeing traffic changes, with more scheduled as Manchester Avenue is re-aligned. Lacey Road at a traffic light. In late August, the township committee voted to add an
additional $36,000 to the contract to cover the removal of a median on Adams Street, which
will allow a left turn lane onto Manchester to be added. (Intersection - See Page 5)
September 11 Ceremonies To Remember Residents Who Died In Attacks
By Catherine Galioto OCEAN COUNTY – Though the towers of New York City were another state away, the impact was nonetheless felt incredibly close to home. More than a dozen local residents died in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, in the World Trade Center but also on United Flight 93. Many of their names can be found in local memorials to September 11. Some of the men and women, ranging in ages from
26 to 70, were residents at the time, while others grew up or graduated here. Their names, compiled from archive news reports and September 11 sites, are reprinted here: Peter Paul Apollo, Waretown, World Trade Center, born 1974. John James Badagliacca, of Brick and Staten Island, World Trade Center, born 1966. (Attacks - See Page 4)
Barnegat Celebrates Another Day On The Bay
By Jennifer Peacock BARNEGAT – It’s hard to imagine living in a shore community and having never tasted saltwater before. Barnegat Township’s Walt Fernandez has been seeking to remedy that for 20 years. Fernandez, who has a special needs son and sits on the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, started Day on the Bay after a conversation he had. “Day on the Bay’ was started years ago. I was at a meeting and I was talking (Celebrates - See Page 5)
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Page 4, The Southern Ocean Times, September 10, 2016 unable to reach officials by presstime due to the Labor Day weekend holiday. “All of this means that our bond rating has changed. The people who do bond writing and have algorithms and computers and expertise in viewing municipal finance operations have taken a look at what we’ve done and given us a different letter grade, a better-improved letter grade. That’s cute and that’s nice. But what really matters is what’s in the wallet. Our cost of borrowed money has dropped by about a third,” Novak said. He continued: “Sometimes every effort we engage in fiscally doesn’t make its way
directly to potholes, street lights and ball fields quickly. But people who know what they’re doing and have computer algorithms to analyze this and underwrite obviously have taken note. Almost a one-third reduction in our debt service costs.” One resident was skeptical about the savings. Phil Checcia asked if the township would really save money in the long run. “You’re saving money on the interest rate, but as with any refi, the disclosure of the mortgage company or the bond buyers or the lawyers who handle the bonding should let you know, along with the CFO, that when you do refi, you’ve added years
onto the bonds because we didn’t cut the years down. What we’re saving in interest may accumulate over the period of adding another 10 years to pay the bond off. …It’s more money in the long run.” The mayor said his administration plans to stay the course of paying debt off early to maximize refinancing benefits. “By extending the term of a loan you do get flexibility. We have in the last few years aggressively retired debt ahead of schedule. As long as finances and capital projects can mesh and allow, I suspect this Committee will continue to retire debt aggressively,” Novak said.
Brett T. Bailey of Brick, World Trade Center, born 1973. Evan Jay Baron, formerly of Long Beach Island, World Trade Center, born 1964. Christopher Seton Cramer of Manahawkin, World Trade Center, born 1967. John Robert Cruz of Jersey City, formerly of Lakewood, World Trade Center, born 1969. Robert P. Devitt Jr. of Plainsboro, a 1983
graduate of Brick Township High School Michael David Diehl of Brick, World Trade Center, born 1953. Patrick Joseph Driscoll of Point Pleasant Beach, United Flight 93, born 1930. Patricia M. Fagan of Toms River, World Trade Center, born 1946. John Roger Fisher of Beachwood, World Trade Center, born 1955. Harvey J. Gardner III of Lakewood, World Trade Center, born 1966. William H. Kelly Jr. of Long Beach Township, World Trade Center, born 1971.
Robert Clinton “Bob” Kennedy of Toms River, World Trade Center, born 1948. Joseph Mangano of Jackson, World Trade Center, born 1948. Fred V. Marrone of Lakewood, World Trade Center, born 1938. Edward K. Oliver of Jackson, World Trade Center, born 1970. Jon A. Perconti Jr. of Brick, World Trade Center, born 1969. Susan M. Pollio of Beach Haven, World Trade Center, born 1956. James Sands Jr. of Brick, World Trade
Center, born 1962. Raphael “Ralph” Scorca of Beachwood, World Trade Center, born 1940. Thomas Joseph Sgroi of Brick, World Trade Center, born 1956. Catherine Smith of Long Beach Township/Manahawkin, World Trade Center, born 1957. Christopher M. Traina of Brick, World Trade Center, born 1976. To fi nd the location of their names on the 9/11 Memorial, New York City, visit 911memorial.org.
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to somebody and I realized that they had never been on the bay. They have never been on a boat, don’t have any idea what salt water tastes like. They happen to be in a wheelchair. And I said, ‘This is ridiculous.’ So I got them out on my boat. Then I realized there was a whole population out there that didn’t go out on the bay, people
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“The county felt, for safety purposes, we should take out that center median and mill the road back to Manchester Avenue,” said Laureigh. “We do have the money. It was bonded at the time when we went out to bid for this project.” There will also be improvements to Ma nchester Avenue, wh ich may be widened with dedicated turning lanes
The Southern Ocean Times, September 10, 2016, Page 5 with disabilities,” Fernandez said. He set out to remedy that. Several local marinas, as well as local ambulances, the Barnegat Township Police and local boat owners come out and volunteer their services for the day. Music, photos and food are provided, all for free. “It doesn’t matter how many people they come with, how many times they go out for a boat ride, and we take them out in the bay,” Fernandez said. “If they don’t want to go out on the bay, we take them to the lagoon. If
installed. “The county is still doing their studies,” said Laureigh. “The lane widths are properly wide enough now, so if it fits and it works, the county will send out a new striping plan for that.” If the road is not determined to be wide enough, widening may be required. The county is also conducting studies on the intersection of Lacey Road and Manchester Avenue to see how the traffic light and pattern there can be optimized.
Haunted Seaport In October TUCKERTON – Visit the Tuckerton Seaport for its Haunted Seaport event on October 20, 21 and 22 from 6 to 9 p.m. each night. Pirates and sea captains long lost at sea will stroll the Seaport’s boardwalk for a night of screams. Try to fi nd the way out of the phragmites maze
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they don’t want to leave the dock, we stay at the dock. Whatever they want to do.” The event draws “a couple of hundred people with disabilities” each year, Fernandez added. It took place August 14. Mayor John Novak called Barnegat a “small town with big heart” and thanked Fernandez, as well as the Barnegat-Waretown Chamber of Commerce, for the event. The chamber gave Fernandez a $1,000
check for this year’s event. “It touches so many people in a way that they’re exposed, and having an experience, that they otherwise would not have but for ‘Day on the Bay,’” Novak said. Bar negat’s Recreation Depar tment has programs specially designed for special needs residents. For more information, visit barnegat.net/departments/ offi ce-of-recreation/recreation-for-individuals-with-special-needs.
Garden State Philharmonic Announces Season Schedule OCEAN COUNTY – The Garden State Philharmonic’s 61st season at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College in Toms River will feature: “Sousa-Pa-Looza,” September 18, at 3 p.m.; “Fright Night At The Phil,” October 29., at 7:30 p.m.; “The Magic Of Mozart,” April 20, at 3 p.m. and “Battling Beethoven,” May 21, at 3 p.m. The group will perform “Messiah and More” on December 11, at 4 p.m. at the Christ Episcopal Church, Toms River; “The Nutcracker,” December 18, at 4 p.m. at The Strand Theater, Lakewood and “Animal Tales! - The World Premiere,” on March 25, at 7 p.m. at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College in Toms River. Additional performance engagements by the Jersey Shore’s premiere professional orchestra, as well as details about the Music in the Mind
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Editorial 15 Years, Never Forgotten This September 11 marks 15 years since the tragedy toppled towers and shook the nation, killing nearly 3,000 and injuring thousands others that day in New York City, Washington D.C. and Pennsylvania. Ocean County lost 19 of its residents in the attacks. In the immediate months after these deadly tragedies, residents clamored to find American flags and showed their patriotism in countless small and large ways. We pledged to Never Forget. We hung patriotic signs, supported or organized charity events for the victims. Our local emergency responders were among those who aided in rescue and clean-up. Others enlisted in military service in the War Against Terror, signing up to make the ultimate sacrifice. As months turned into years, the nation was no less removed from the impact of September 11th, whether the impact to the global economy or national security. The pieces of steel from the World Trade Center became local memorials found in the lobbies, vestibules and public gathering spaces of nearly every town. Those spots and others, such as the “Angel in
Anguish” sculpture at Windward Beach in Brick, each year host the commemoration and memorial observances that are held on the anniversary of the tragedy. In 2010, an area outside the Ocean County Freeholders building where several war memorials are installed, grew to include the installation of a piece of a steel girder from the World Trade Center which was added to the monument, laid upon a black base. The inscription reads: “World Trade Center Steel, presented to the citizens of Ocean County on the 10th anniversary of the attacks of September 11, 2001. With a heavy heart, America will forever remember.” Six more years have gone by since that inscription was made. Do we still remember as we did then, or 15 years ago? Remembering in your heart and with action can take so many forms. Wave the flag, attend a remembrance ceremony, help advocate for legislation that would help victims by contacting your legislators, or simply reflect on the fabric of the nation that has been woven along those 15 years. Now – and any day – is still a moment to Never Forget.
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Letters To The Editor The “Loose Cannon” Candidate During his campaign Donald Trump has had plenty of chances to do (or say) stupid things and he’s taken full advantage of his opportunities. Here’s a man that said if elected president, he will deport twelve million aliens, punish women for having abortions, and will keep Juan, Jose and Carmelita out of the U.S. by building a wall on our southern border. I recall the French built a wall to keep the Germans out in WW II – how’d that work out? When is someone going to explain to Donald that ignorance is not virtue? More often than not, his prejudice clouds and darkens every sentence, every paragraph of his rhetoric. With Mr. Trump, it’s always winter but never Christmas. You’d think by now even those with limited intellectual resources would be able to connect the dots. Not only does the “loose cannon” candidate becoming president scare the bejesus out of most rational human beings, some Republicans harbor a suspicion that Trump is really a RINO! To the far-right crowd, that’s worse than being HIV -positive, a homosexual or a practicing Muslim with a black wife with a union card on welfare. To paraphrase the late H.L. Mencken, on some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach
their heart’s desire at last and the White House will be adorned by a downright insufferable dullard. When you look at the alternative, however, is the other choice really any better? Borden Applegate Jackson
Draft Dodging And Lies I am an 89 year old (almost 90) U.S. Navy veteran of W W I I who proud ly served in the South Pacific, along with many, many others. We had no draft dodgers in our crew. Bill Clinton is a draft-dodger (Vietnam era) who on August 8, 1974, in speaking of President Nixon said: “Any president who lies to the American public should resign.” Bill Clinton lied and did not resign, but married Hillary Rodham Clinton, the lying and very untrustworthy person running for President of the United States. They match very well and Democrats support these lying cowards. I’m glad we did not have a Draf t-Dodging Commander in Chief during W W I I, a nd t hose t h at support Hillary the liar, should not thank veterans for their service, because they would be hypocritical liars, just like Bill and Hillary. Veterans and draft dodgers don’t match. Yet veterans served to protect draft dodgers. Thomas Little Whiting
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A Boon To The State? More Like A Looming Disaster Trenton politicians are busy making the case for why New Jersey residents should vote this fall to allow casino expansion into North Jersey. One thing they are leaving out of their pitch is how these casinos would create a traffic disaster at a time when our state simply cannot handle it. If the most optimistic reports are to be believed, casinos in North Jersey would bring tens of thousands of people each day. One of the proposed locations for a casino is the Meadowlands – already one of the most congested areas for traffic in the country – where visitors would share the road with Giants and Jets fans in the fall and concertgoers throughout the year. This could be a deadly combination considering that a 2010 study found “a strong link between the presence of a casino in a county and the number of alcohol-related traffic accidents.” For any of us that have to make the trip up to New York City every day, we know that means longer commute times and less time with our families. So even though they can’t build a casino in Ocean County, we will still feel the impact from the increase in traffic up north. The American Dream, of course, should do nothing to ease concerns. Billed as one of the largest entertainment complexes in the U.S., construction broke ground in 2004. But traffic delays caused by the development became so bad that in 2012 the Jets and Giants filed a lawsuit against its developer, and today, nearly 12 years later, the site remains under construction, underscoring just how unpredictable massive projects like this can be. People coming to a casino in the Meadowlands would also be crowded onto the already-clogged New Jersey
Turnpike and Route 17, as well as Route 3 – one of the main feeders of the more than 100,000 cars that go through the Lincoln Tunnel every day. The expanded traffic will cause highways, already in poor repair, to endure further wear-andtear, leading to even more congestion and more traffic issues for New Jersey commuters. And yet perhaps the most troubling part of this situation is the state of New Jersey’s Transportation Trust Fund, which ordinarily would be called upon to repair such roads. Currently, the fund is nearly depleted, and with the five-year funding program expiring this summer, Governor Christie recently declared a state of emergency, proclaiming that all “nonessential transportation projects” would be delayed. Proponents of expansion contend the traffic issues these casinos would bring would be handled accordingly. But similar claims were made prior to the Super Bowl – the last time major transportation worries were expressed – and that night ended with more than 30,000 fans facing hourslong delays on public transportation, chanting “Jersey Sucks.” To avoid similar outcomes in the future, New Jersey voters should reject the ballot initiative expanding casino gambling this fall. Doing so will allow Trenton to focus on solving the traffic problems we already have. Stu Weiser Jackson
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Freeholders: Drivers Cautioned To Watch For Children As Buses And Walkers Gear Up For Back To School
OCEA N COU NT Y – Fleets of school buses are back on the road as Ocean County’s schools are in session again. “Each September we remind motorists to be cautious of not only school buses loading and unloading children, but also of the thousands of children that walk and bicycle to school,” said Ocean County Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari. “Whether students take the bus, walk, ride a bicycle or are driven to school by their parents, there are
safety rules everyone must follow,” he said. But safe driving begins before the car even reaches the street, he said. “Even while backing out of your driveway you may encounter inattentive students walking or biking to school,” Vicari, a lifelong educator, said. Drivers must also be extra alert for lower speed limits near schools. “Crossing guards will be protecting children, but it’s up to all of us as drivers to slow down and watch for
kids in the roadway,” Vicari said. When approaching any intersection, pedestrian crossing or school zone, be alert, cover the brake and be ready to stop. “Take a hard look,” Vicari said. “Look, and then look again, for the child hidden by parked cars, shrubbery or high grass, trees, or poles. Even mailboxes can obscure a child, if only for a moment.” Watch for the “darting child” who runs into the roadway chasing a ball or
some other object, he said. He also urged students to use extra caution and carefully check for any moving traffic when they exit a school bus. “Never trust a vehicle to stop just because the bus is flashing its red warning lights. Always look both ways before crossing the street after stepping out of the school bus,” Vicari said. Ocean County Freeholder Director John P. Kelly reminded drivers that they must stop for school buses loading and unloading
children. “State law requires drivers to stop at least 25 feet from a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing,” he said. “If a driver does not stop, the bus driver will report your license plate number and a summons will be mailed to the offending driver.” Kelly, who is also Director of Law and Public Safety, said children walking to school should always follow the same route and avoid short cuts. “Parents should walk with
their children at least once at the start of school so they know the route and approximately how long it takes to travel to and from school,” he said. For children who ride their bikes to school, state law requires anyone under the age of 17 to wear an approved safety helmet while on a bike, Kelly said. Kelly also asked that both children and motorists pay attention to their surroundings and not be distracted by cell phones while driving or walking.
County Clerk Implements Property Alert Service OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Clerk’s Office is offering an added layer of security when it comes to property protection. “The Ocean County Clerk’s Office Property Alert Service is a key step in protecting your property,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director John P. Kelly, who serves as director of law and public safety. “I want to commend our County Clerk Scott Colabella in implementing this new program, which provides a layer of protection against property and mortgage fraud.” The Property Alert Service is a free service that provides property owners with email alerts anytime that a document affecting a specific property is recorded by the Ocean County Clerk’s Office. “Scammers record fraudulent documents like fake deeds or record fake liens against property owners,” Colabella said. “In some instances, fraud on real property is not discovered for years.
“To address these concerns and protect one of the most important assets a person has, my office now offers this free service that immediately notifies residents by email whenever a document with their name is recorded in the County Clerk’s Office,” he said. Property owners can sign up for the free service by visiting oceancountyclerk. com and clicking on the “Property Alert” icon to access the Property Alert Service page. “It’s as simple as registering your name or business name and your email address and you will be automatically notified electronically if a document is recorded with your name,” Colabella said. Ocean County Freeholder Virginia E. Haines noted Colabella and the Ocean Cou nt y Depar t ment of Information Technology collaborated on the project which resulted in the launching of the Property Aler t Ser vice in Ocean County.
“This is an important service that can be accessed by our homeowners and business owners,” said Haines, who serves as liaison to the Department of Information Technology. “Any tools that can help protect our residents from fraud and scammers are useful and benefit our property owners.” Thousands of documents are recorded annually at the County Clerk’s office. Of the 131,893 documents recorded in 2015, 24,492 were deeds and 22,778 were mortgages. “Based on the volume of deeds and mortgages recorded monthly, it’s not impossible for some items to be potentially fraudulent,” Colabella said. “This program will help property owners prevent potential scams from affecting them.” Kelly noted this program will also help seniors and their caregivers in making certain there is no fraudulent activity taking place. “Ocean County is home to more than 160,000 senior citizens,” Kelly said. “This
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is yet another way the county can offer some protection against scammers.” Colabella noted that unfortunately identity theft is a growing consumer complaint and property fraud, which is a form of identity theft, is on the rise. “While this service can’t
prevent fraud, it’s important to be notified early that someone may be trying to steal your property without your knowledge,” Colabella said. He added that the only time recordings can be refused is when statutory guidelines are not met.
“As long as a document meets statutory recording guidelines, New Jersey law requires the Clerk’s Office to record the document,” he said. “I am pleased we can offer this new program to help our constituents detect information that may be fraudulent.”
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Lacey Township Adult Day Trips LACEY– The Lacey Township Recreation Department is currently taking registration for its fall adult day trips. Lunches are not provided. On September 14, a bus trip to Cape May for shopping and sightseeing will depart from the Gille Park parking lot at 8 a.m. The cost is $10. On September 22, a bus trip to the PNC Arts Center to see Tony Orlando will leave from the Gille Park parking lot at 11 a.m. Limited concessions will be available to purchase. The cost is $6 per person. On September 28, a bus trip to Rutgers Gardens in New Brunswick will depart from the Gille Park parking lot at 9 a.m. for a great afternoon of learning about different plants and their weather climates. The cost is $16 per person. On October 6, a bus trip to Columbus Market will depart from the Gille Park parking lot at
8 a.m. The cost is $6 per person. On October 11, a bus trip to the Shore Premium Outlets will depart from the Gille Park parking lot at 9:30 a.m. The cost is $6 per person. On October 20, a bus trip to the Smithville Shoppers will be departing Gille Park at 9:30 a.m. The cost is $6 a person. On November 10, a bus trip to the Freehold Raceway Mall will depart from the Gille Park parking lot at 9:00 a.m. The cost is $6 per person. Lacey Township residents can register for these programs at the Recreation Office, 818 Lacey Road, on Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Registration is taken on a first come, first served basis and all checks should be made payable to Lacey Township. For questions, call the Lacey Township Recreation Department at 609-693-1100 ext. 2203.
Art Exhibit By Local Cartoonist Coming To LBI LONG BEACH ISLAND – Through September 30, the LBI Branch of the Ocean County Library at 217 S. Central Avenue, Surf City will exhibit the art of local cartoonist Leslee Ganss in the meeting room during normal business hours. The exhibit will include art from the recent Down the Shore Publishing book: Too Many Summers: The Best Artoons by L. Ganss and include additional artwork spanning over 20 years. Since the 1980s, Ganss has created the “Artoon” for The SandPaper in Surf City. Her unique sense of humor and observations of life
on Long Beach Island have long been a source of amusement for local readers of the weekly paper. The display consists of a sampling of over 1200 cartoons highlighting the daily and seasonal rituals of LBI life, from the routine to the absurd. Framed prints, as well as copies of Too Many Summers: The Best Artoons by L. Ganss, will be available for purchase during the exhibit. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Friends of the Island Library. Branch hours are Monday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Candlelight Ghost Tour
WARETOWN – The Waretown Historical Society will host a candlelight ghost tour on October 29 at 5 p.m. This event is a guided tour of Old Presbyterian and Cedar Grove Cemeteries by candlelight at dusk. These old cemeteries date back to the 1740s, and the people buried there have tales to tell of shipwreck, pirates, and the revolution. The event will begin at 5 p.m. at the museum, for light refreshments and to purchase tickets.
The tour will commence from the museum at 5:30 p.m. This event is a fundraiser for the Waretown Historical Society Scholarship. Tickets are $10 per person Waretown’s Victorian-Era cemeteries are museums in stone. To protect them from too much traffic, the tour is limited to 75 people. To reserve a spot please email adele170@ aol.com or call 609-661-1733.
The Saga Of The USS Indianapolis
WARETOWN – The Township of Ocean Senior Advisory Committee will host a program on October 17 titled “The Saga of the USS Indianapolis: A story of tragedy, heroism, deception and redemption” at 10:30 a.m. at the Community Center, 239 11th Street, Waretown. Jon Fiorella, a Barnegat resident, taught for 43 years at both the high school and college levels.
Along the way he earned five national awards related to his teaching. This is the tale over 70 years in the making and most historians consider it the worst disaster at sea in the history of the Navy. If you saw the movie “Jaws” you are somewhat familiar with the incredible story of the Indianapolis. Although free, an RSVP is required. To reserve your spot, e-mail recreation@twpoceannj.gov.
Trip To Hunterdon Hills Playhouse
WARETOWN – The Waretown United Methodist Women will offer a bus trip to Hunterdon Hills Playhouse on November 15 for lunch and their Christmas show. The bus leaves in the back parking lot of Albert Music
Hall on Wells Mills Road, Waretown, at 8:45 a.m. and will return at approximately 5:30 p.m. The cost is $98 per person and includes bus transportation, lunch, show and all gratuities. For reservations, call Jeanne at 609-693-4562.
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Christie Sets Aside $42M To Sandy-Impacted Towns
By Catherine Galioto OCEAN COUNTY – The state is funneling $42 million in funding to towns impacted by Superstorm Sandy, through the FEMA Non-Federal Cost Share (“Match”) Program, Gov. Chris Christie announced at East Dover Fire House August 26. Christie came to the firehouse, one of several in Toms River that saw its apparatus and facilities impacted by Sandy, to make the announcement that local towns would now be eligible for this funding. Toms River, one of the hardest hit towns among the nine counties the new funding is available for, saw a $2 billion loss in ratables destroyed by the storm. A share of $42 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Disaster Recovery funds will be set aside to cover the 10 percent portion towns were not reimbursed from FEMA. Local governments have until October 18 to apply. Officials said Toms River could be eligible from $2 million reimbursement through this state program. “Following Superstorm Sandy, communities faced tremendous rebuilding, emergency protective and resiliency costs, and even though FEMA paid 90 percent of the cost, the 10 percent local portion was close to or exceeded $1 million for some municipalities, resulting in a financial burden for local governments and their taxpayers,” said Governor Christie. “Rather than see property taxes increase in these hard hit communities, the State is stepping in to cover these costs through this newly expanded Match Program.” The money can reimburse for Sandy-related activities as debris removal and emergency protective measures, including search and rescue, demolition of structures, sandbag levees, emergency pumping and emergency sheltering. Previously, the Match Program funded state projects, such as paying to repair state roads damaged by Sandy, or for the Department of Environmental Protection or State Police efforts. Christie said that with enough Match Program funding reserved for State agency projects, local projects can now join the
program and seek reimbursement. The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, which administers CDBG Disaster Recovery funding for the state, is now accepting applications for the funding from local governments. “We are proud to make Match Program funding available and to continue being a resource that Sandy-impacted communities can rely on until they are fully recovered,” said DCA Commissioner Charles A. Richman. At the East Dover Fire House visit, Christie spoke to a crowd of state and local officials, reporters and Toms River residents and fire personnel, with the apparatus bay converted into a press conference for the event, a fire truck positioned behind the governor’s lectern. The fire house had to temporarily operate out of High School East in the immediate hours after the storm, since its firehouse was among areas flooded in East Dover and Fischer Boulevard. Mayor Tom Kelaher helped to introduce the governor, saying that Toms River, in particular Ortley Beach, saw destruction from Sandy that totaled $2 billion loss in ratables that Business Administrator Paul Shives said continues to impact the financing of the town’s budget into 2017. It’s also impacted Toms River Regional School District, who cut 15 positions to close up its funding shortfall. Christie said the State is prepared to fully fund the 10-percent portion for all projects that are deemed eligible for the Match Program. Potentially 405 local government entities may be eligible for reimbursement of their 10 percent cost share for potentially 1,055 Sandy recovery projects. If all eligible local government entities submit applications for all eligible projects, total funding for the Match Program would be approximately $42 million. Local governments must submit their applications to DCA’s Sandy Recovery Division by October 18, with appropriate documentation, in order to be considered for Match Program funds. Applications are available on the Sandy Recovery Program’s website at renewjerseystronger.org/ communities.
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Coastal Volunteers To Host Gala Event
BARNEGAT – Coastal Volunteers in Medicine clinic, 249 S Main St., offers free clinic services to community members who are unable to afford medical insurance, have limited income and do not qualify for Medicare. The clinic is funded solely by grants and individual contributions. The clinic is holding its second annual Gala dinner dance on September 30, from
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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
TUCKERTON – The Ocean County Library Little Egg Harbor branch will host a special educational program grandparents raising grandchildren, on September 28 at 11 a.m. join them as Experts discuss the unique challenges facing grandparents who are rais-
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LONG BEACH – New Jersey Natural Gas will host its annual Energy Assistance Day at St. Francis Community Center from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on September 21 in the gym. St. Francis Community Center is located at 4700 Long Beach Blvd. Are you having trouble paying your energy bills? Help is available. There are energy assistance and home energy-improvement programs available for eligible households. Join NJNG for its annual Energy Assistance Day and find out which program you
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Author, Former Secret Service Agent To Discuss Novel At LBI Library
SURF CITY – Former Secret Service Agent Tom Sloan will discuss his new novel, Bratva’s Rose Tattoo, on September 29 at 2 p.m. at the LBI Branch of the Ocean County Library at 217 S. Central Ave. This event will be hosted by the Barnegat Light Book Club. This event is free and open to the public. Bratva’s Rose Tattoo is Sloan’s first novel, about an Air Force transport plane ferrying the president’s limousine and many Secret Service and military personnel disappearing over Saudi Arabia. The Russian mob hijacks the aircraft and plans to exchange it for the re-
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Antique Automobile Show Coming To Toms River
OCEAN COUNTY – Rose Garden Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and The Ocean County Vintage Automobile Club will host the 11th annual Antique Automobile Show on September 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Rose Garden, 1579 Old Freehold Road,
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OCEAN COUNTY – Among the nine inductees to this year’s Barnegat Bay Sailing Hall of Fame are John and Gretchen Coyle of Little Egg Harbor Yacht Club. Married for 36 years, this husband and wife team are true sailing ambassadors, working as a team, enthusiastically sharing their love of sailing. John is Founder of the Long Beach Association Historical Association and Gretchen served two terms as President. Sailing and campaigning E Scows for years, the pair have sailed to Block Island, Bermuda, Martinique, St. Martin, and Venezuela. Among their restorations, John and Gretchen bought White Cap and had her completely restored, sailing her for a number of years. Upon Gretchen’s retirement as President of the Tuckerton Seaport Board of Trustees, White Cap was given to the non-profit. Rip Tide, built by naval architect and builder John Trumpy, was the next restoration. She was one of the few sailboats Trumpy built along the Delaware River in Camden in 1932 during the Depression. This restoration was donated to a historical museum in Camden. Twenty-five years ago Gretchen and John started the first Useppa Rendezvous for Catboats from all over, gradually turning it into the largest Sandpiper Rendezvous and Sandpiper Worlds in existence. The couple has also campaigned Sink ’r Swim, their Sandpiper in the Biscayne Bay, FL Barnacle Regatta, winning four times for historic designed sailboats in memory of Commodore Ralph Monroe. John Coyle has been a member of Little Egg Harbor Yacht Club for over 50 years, chairing numerous committees, serving as a Trustee, Senior Trustee, and Commodore (1993), and chairing the National E Scow Regatta that won the St. Petersburg Cup. John has always had a great interest in A-Cats, organizing and towing them down the Bay, making sure they were available to all age groups. He ran an A-Cat Regatta at the Tuckerton Seaport and organized the donation of A-Cats Ghost and Raven to the New Jersey Maritime Museum. John has crewed on a J/24 International One-Design Keelboat over the years in places such as Key West, the Chesapeake, and Barnegat Bay, and has sailed from Tortola to Key West. Gretchen Coyle started sailing a Sneakbox,
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NJNG Holds Energy Assistance Days
NEW JERSEY – If you are struggling to make ends meet, paying your energy bill does not need to be a burden. Whether a family or an individual is on a limited income or faced with unanticipated financial hardship, there are energy assistance and home energy-improvement programs available. From mid-September through early October, New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) will host its annual Energy Assistance Days throughout Monmouth, Ocean and Morris counties. Representatives from NJNG and state-designated agencies will be available to work with members of the community to identify which programs best fit their needs and assist with the application process. To qualify and apply for energy-assistance programs, participants must provide proof of identification, proof of income and social security cards for all household members, proof of home ownership or rental agreement and recent copies of both natural gas and electric utility bills. On October 1, the federally funded Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) will begin accepting applications for the 2016-2017 heating season. LIHEAP and the state’s Universal Service Fund (USF) help income-eligible households meet home heating and medically necessary cooling costs. Moreover, households that exceed LIHEAP and USF income thresholds and experiencing temporary or unanticipated financial hardship may qualify for NJNG’s Gift of Warmth fund,
in addition to the state-sponsored Payment Assistance Gas and Electric and Temporary Relief for Utility Expenses grants as well as the NJ SHARES program. Other energy assistance or home energy-improvement programs are available to help reduce energy costs. Attend one of the upcoming Energy Assistance Days and learn how to manage your energy bills and prepare yourself or a loved one for the winter season. For more information, or to connect with NJNG’s energy assistance specialists, call 800-221-0051 or email energyassist@njng.com. Toms River: September 14 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Ocean County YMCA 1088 West Whitty Road. Little Egg Harbor: September 20 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Little Egg Harbor Community Center, 319 West Calabreeze Way. Long Beach Island: September 21 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Saint Francis Community Center, 4700 Long Beach Boulevard. Brick: September 26 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Township of Brick Civic Center, 270 Chambersbridge Road. Jackson: September 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Jackson Township Senior Center, 40 Don Connor Boulevard. In addition, NJNG offers free energy assistance presentations to community organizations. To reserve a date, contact NJNG’s energy assistance department at 732-938-1055 or energyassist@ njng.com. Additional information is available at njng.com.
Six Flags Job Fair
JACKSON – Six Flags Great Adventure will host a job fair on September 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with on-the-spot interviews in the Employment Center. The world’s largest theme park is hiring smiling faces for four seasons of thrills. Positions are available for fall’s Fright Fest and winter’s
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Library System Expands ESL Program
OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Library is making a difference in the lives of residents seeking to make English their second (or third, fourth or fifth) language through a grant that began last fall. Thanks to a $25,000 multi-year grant presented to the Ocean County Library Foundation from the OceanFirst Foundation, the English as a Second Language program was started at
two library branches. “We have been very happy to provide this opportunity to serve our customers who may be new to Ocean County and may not speak English as their first language,” Rita Oakes, Ocean County Library Chief Librarian said. The Upper Shores Branch, 112 Jersey City Ave., Lavallette, coordinated the program from October 2015 through May 2016 while
the Lakewood Branch, 301 Lexington Ave., Lakewood, began its classes in January and will run through the end of the year. The classes facilitated by the Upper Shores Branch were held at the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Seaside Heights. An average of five students attended the class on a weekly basis. The program will expand to a third branch starting September 10. The Lacey Branch, 10
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OCEAN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
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BARNEGAT
9/29/16 Thursday 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Barnegat Library – 112 Burr Street 10/19/16 Wednesday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Brighton at Barnegat – Clubhouse 35 Brighton Road*
BAY HEAD
10/01/16 Saturday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Bay Head Fire Department – 81 Bridge Avenue
BEACHWOOD
10/21/16 Friday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Beachwood Community Center – 147 Compass Ave
BERKELEY
10/28/16 Friday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Berkeley Township Municipal Building 627 Pinewald Keswick Road
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9/14/16 Wednesday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Holiday City Carefree – Clubhouse 98 Bananier Dr.* 9/23/16 Friday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Silver Ridge Park West – Clubhouse West 145 Westbrook Dr. 10/05/16 Wednesday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Holiday City West – Clubhouse 45 Cabrillo Blvd. 10/11/16 Tuesday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Holiday City South – Clubhouse South 139 Santiago Dr.
BRICK
9/28/16 Wednesday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Princeton Commons - Clubhouse 71 Brushy Neck Drive 10/02/16 Sunday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Brick Presbyterian Church – Family Life Center 111 Drum Point Road 10/04/16 Tuesday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Lions Head North - Clubhouse 200 Courtshire Dr.*
JACKSON
9/20/16 Tuesday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Greenbriar Winding Ways – Community Clubhouse 81 North Baker Drive 11/01/16 Tuesday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Melvin Cottrell Center – 45 Don Connor Blvd.
LACEY
9/29/16 Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM The Church of Saint Pius X – 300 Lacey Road
ALL CLINICS ARE OPEN TO RESIDENTS 6 MONTHS OF AGE AND OLDER. SEE SITES DESIGNATED FOR ADDITIONAL SCREENING SERVICES. For additional information please visit our website at www.ochd.org or pick up a vaccine information statement at any flu clinic.
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LAKEWOOD
9/24/16 Saturday 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM New Life Christian Center – 211 East 4th St. 9/26/16 Monday 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Eleanor Levovitz – Senior Citizen Apts. 500 Clifton Ave. 11/02/16 Wednesday 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Lakewood Library – 301 Lexington Ave
LAVALLETTE
10/20/16 Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Lavallette First Aid Squad Building Bay Boulevard & Washington Avenue
LITTLE EGG HARBOR
9/19/16 Monday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Little Egg Harbor Twp. – Community Center 319 W. Calabreeze Way
MANCHESTER
9/13/16 Tuesday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Crestwood 2 – Harmony Hall – 470 Route 530 9/15/16 Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Cedar Glen Lakes – Lakeside Hall 100 Michigan Avenue 10/07/16 Friday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Whiting United Methodist Church – 55 Lacey Rd. 10/19/16 Wednesday 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Cedar Glen West – Recreation Hall – Robin Lane 10/25/16 Tuesday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Cedar Glen Homes – Recreation Hall 1848 Ridgeway Road
OCEAN GATE
10/21/16 Friday 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Ocean Gate Municipal Bldg. – 801 Ocean Gate Ave
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10/14/16 Friday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Ocean Township Community Center 239 11th Street
PLUMSTEAD
9/21/16 Wednesday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Plumstead Township Municipal Bldg. 121 Evergreen Rd. 10/19/16 Wednesday 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Plumstead Library – 119 New Egypt Allentown Rd.
POINT PLEASANT
10/13/16 Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Senior Beehive at Saint Martha’s Church 3800 Herbertsville Road 10/25/16 Tuesday 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Point Pleasant Library – 834 Beaver Dam Road
OCEAN COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS
John P. Kelly, Director • Gerry P. Little, Deputy Director John C. Bartlett, Jr. • Virginia E. “Ginny” Haines Joseph H. Vicari
OCEAN COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS
John J. Mallon, Chairperson • Senator Robert Singer, Vice Chairperson Richard Work, Secretary-Treasurer • Carol Blake, RN Christopher J. Dasti • Maurice “Mo” B. Hill, Jr., D.M.D. Veronica Laureigh • Henry Mancini • Ruthanne Scaturro Gerry P. Little, Freeholder Liaison
SEASIDE PARK
10/26/16 Wednesday 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Tri-Boro First Aid – 6 J Street
STAFFORD
9/27/16 Tuesday 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Ocean Acres Community Center 489 Nautilus Dr. 10/05/16 Wednesday 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Stafford Library – 129 Main St. (Route 9) 10/24/16 Monday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Fawn Lakes Clubhouse 6 Sycamore Road 10/26/16 Wednesday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Southern Ocean Resource Center 179 S Main Street (Route 9)
TOMS RIVER
9/15/16 Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM County Connection – (Inside Ocean County Mall)* 1201 Hooper Avenue 9/29/16 Thursday 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Shenandoah Commons 2405 Mount Hood Lane
10/06/16 Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Toms River Senior Center 652 Garfield Avenue 10/12/16 Wednesday 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Toms River Library – Green Room 101 Washington Street 10/13/16 Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM County Connection – (Inside Ocean County Mall)* 1201 Hooper Avenue 10/18/16 Tuesday 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Ocean County College – Student Center 11/03/16 Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Saint Justin’s Church 975 Fischer Blvd. 11/17/16 Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM County Connection – (Inside Ocean County Mall)* 1201 Hooper Avenue
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aid wearers can expect near normal hearing. Hearing aids should allow you to hear speech more clearly with less effort. Hearing aids should help to prevent others from noticing your hearing loss. Hearing aids should help to put you back in touch with your family and social activities. It is important to remember all hearing losses are different and the benefits you received from your hearing aid may be different from others. A hearing aid is less conspicuous than your hearing loss. If you suspect that you have hearing loss, the first step is to get professional evaluation from an audiologist. Getting realistic expectations from the evaluation can help you decide to move forward. Take that first step. Hearing aid technology has never been better.
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Leadership Training Scheduled For Take Control Of Your Health OCEAN COUNTY – Take Control of Your Health Workshop is designed for adults with chronic diseases such as arthritis, diabetes, depression, heart disease, high blood pressure, lung disease, or other ongoing health conditions. The goal is for participants to gain self-confidence in their ability to control their symptoms and acquire skills to better manage their health in a mutually supportive setting. It is a six-week course that meets weekly for 2 ½ hours. The workshops are sponsored by Ocean County Office of Senior
Services and Meals on Wheels of Ocean County. A Peer Leader Certification Course to learn how to facilitate the Take Control of Your Health will be offered at the Preferred Behavioral Health Training Center, 725 Airport Road, Lakewood, beginning September 19 and continuing September 26, October 3 and 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information or if you’re interested in becoming a peer leader, call Louanne Kane 732-281-8391.
Vaccinations Available OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Health Department offers Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis) and shingles vaccinations every first and third Thursday of the month from 1 to 4 p.m. For the Tdap vaccination, residents must be over the age of 19 years and for the shingles vaccination, over 60 years of age. Although residents do not need an ap-
pointment for the Tdap vaccination, it is necessary to make an appointment for the shingles vaccination by calling 732-3419700, ext. 7604. Also, beginning in the fall, the OCHD will begin its annual Flu Campaign. Visit the Ocean County Health Department website at ochd.org or follow the Health Department on Twitter@OCpublichealth.
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HERE’S TO YOUR HEALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Prescription Medications That Make You Anxious By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
You wake up at 4 a.m. feeling tired, but wired and you keep twirling some person or event in your head, never going back to sleep. Something bad is going to happen today and you just k now it! Your chest pounds and you feel dread when you think about going to that event or speaking to a certain someone. These are the symptoms of anxiety, and some of you live with this every day, several times a day. Ruminating in a state of fear, panic or anxiety can cause other symptoms in your body that over time, wear your adrenals out and lead to severe insomnia, depression and high blood pressure. Stress can also cause ulcers. There’s a difference between an anxiety or panic attack and generalized anxiety disorder or GAD. The difference is one is finite and quick and the other is constant. GAD sufferers often expect the worse, when there’s no real reason for concern or they may fret about health, money, family or work issues. When you find that these intrusive thoughts are occupying much of your day, it’s time to do something about it. As a pharmacist, I bet you think that I’m going to recommend a tranquilizer, but I’m not. That is the worst, possibly thing you could do and I rarely recommend drug treatment for this. In fact, I hold the opposite belief. I actually want you to consider the fact that a medication you take is causing the anxiety and changes in your mood. For almost 7 million folks with GAD, it’s
very possible that most of them are taking a medication that induces anxiety. Here’s the list of some of the worst possible offenders, you are going to be stunned. If you take any of these, speak to your doctor because you will need to find a suitable alternative or follow very careful tapering instructions. Stopping suddenly could be a disaster. Here goes: Tranquilizers. Shocker isn’t it?! The medicine you may be taking to relax can actually lead to anxiety and panic attacks. According to a 1995 study, it was known that in almost half the patients seeking advice for anxiety, panic and phobias, the cause was either alcohol or benzodiazepine drugs like clonazepam, alprazolam, lorazepam and others. The mechanism is complicated, but it’s due to a rebound arousal. Getting off these drugs is a nightmare, so I’d say don’t even start. Allergy medicines. It’s in the pseudoephedrine, which is a decongestant. This is a stimulant and can cause you to feel anxious. Sleeping medicine. It’s hard to believe but these drugs don’t put you into a restful, natural sleep. Oftentimes, they steal your REM sleep, and so over time you actually become sleep-deprived. Anxiety sets in. Asthma inhalers. The albuterol in these medications is the offender, it’s great to help open up breathing passageways, but it causes a person to feel stressed and hyperactive. For a more comprehensive list of medication categories that spark anxiety, sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen.com.
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You have a right to a safe and healthful workplace. If you have suffered an injury on the job, make sure you know what kind of benefits you might receive under workers’ compensation coverage. In some instances, an aggressive compensation carrier may deny an injured worker’s legitimate workers’ compensation claims. An insurer can claim you have not been injured, or that the injury you have suffered is not serious enough to qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. If this is the case, you may stand to lose critical benefits. Most important among these critical benefits is the right to medical treatment. Medical benefits are mandated by the New Jersey Worker’s Compensation Act, and require the employer to furnish the injured worker with medical, surgical, and other treatment as are necessary “to cure and relieve the worker of the effects of the injury and to restore the functions of the injured member or organ” if possible. Moreover, in those instances where the employer has refused or neglected to provide medical treatment in accordance with the provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act, the employer will be held responsible for the cost of treatment; even if the employee receives treatment prior to the carrier’s authorization.
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OCEAN COUNTY – The Lakewood, Toms River and Stafford branches of the Ocean County Library resumed Sunday hours and will be open 1 to 5 p.m. through the school
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Dear Joel
By Joel Markel
Seek Some Help To Work Out The Differences
Dear Joel, I have an issue that I haven’t been able to discuss with anyone else and decided to write to your column. About two years ago I was diagnosed with cancer. As you can imagine it was a frightening experience and all things considered I am doing well. I did undergo many forms of treatment which changed some of my sensations, gait and certainly outlook on life. The good news is that I have been cancer free. I am celebrating a new sense of health that I didn’t appreciate before this happened. Here is my problem. My husband was always a very physical man. Since my illness, I have no appetite for sex and find him very insensitive. There has been a lot of tension in our home and I would like your opinion as to who is right and who is wrong. (Name and location withheld) First of all thank you for writing. I must start by saying that although many people think that I am a physician. That is not the case. That being said, working in home health care for as long as I have, I hear many personal stories. Your situation
is not unique. There are many reasons why couples drift apart sexually, even when illness has not been an issue in the relationship. Your last sentence of “who is right in this situation” is an interesting one. I am less concerned about who is right and more concerned with helping you as there really isn’t a right or wrong. Although, I can’t be certain, my guess is that the two of you will not be able to work this out by yourselves. I suggest seeking a marriage counselor, sex therapist or other mental health professional. The answer may be right in front of you but neither of you knowing how to find it by yourselves. I wish you good health and truly hope that you can work through your differences 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
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a clear plan for decision-making if the business owner is incapacitated. Ensure passwords as well as keys, alarm codes, phone forwarding, etc., are provided to trusted employees in the event of a disaster. Consider financial obligations you will have during interruption, such as payroll and debt service, and ensure a system is in place to pay bills electronically. Establish a social media presence for your business (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram or Twitter), and use the social media tools to communicated with your customers about your business’ status. Make sure your insurance is current: Review your insurance coverage with an agent or your insurance center; specifically check the status of your business’s interruption insurance. If disaster occurs, you can file a business interruption insurance claim detailing lost income and steps required before the business can reopen. For insurance and tax purposes, be sure to maintain written and photographic inventories of all important materials and equipment – and store in a safety deposit box if possible. Consider installing an emergency generator: Power outages are commonplace during disasters, and they may last for several days. As a result, even businesses that are not severely damaged can suffer losses because of the interruption of normal operations or the loss of perishable stock. You can reduce these losses and speed the recovery process by installing an emergency generator in advance. Although we can’t prevent man-made or natural disasters, business owners can take proactive measures to minimize disruption and reduce loss so you can return to normal operations as soon as possible. Don Newman Director Of Small Business Advocacy NJ Business Action Center
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OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County residents can securely dispose of personal papers and documents through the county’s free Residential Document Shredding program. Residents are not required to register for this free program and can bring six boxes or bags each day. The program is for all paper documents and paper
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TUCKERTON – The 34th Annual Ocean County Decoy and Gunning Show will be held on September 24 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and September 25 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Tip Seaman County Park, Lakeside Drive and Route 9 and Tuckerton Seaport, Rt. 9. Admission is free and the event will be held rain or shine. Contest rules and entry form are available on the event website. The show will feature new and antique decoys, hunting and fishing gear, collectibles, duck boats, hunting guide services, demonstrations, decoy auction,
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Women Justices Of The Supreme Court OCEAN COUNTY – The American Association of University Women, Northern Ocean County Branch, will host a presentation of Women Justices of the U.S. Supreme Court. The event is September 20 at 6:30 p.m. at Brandywine Senior Living at the Gables, 515 Jack Martin Blvd, Brick. It took 191 years after the founding of the Supreme Court for the first woman to be allowed to become part of that august body. Four women have achieved the position of Supreme Court Justice to date.
Join host Trish Chambers in an introduction to these accomplished jurists. Meet Sandra Day O’Connor, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan. Learn how their unique personality and determination enabled them to break the glass ceiling to take their place in history, as they vote to clarify the intentions of the founding fathers regarding the United States Constitution. This program also introduces the audience to the traditions and history of the Supreme Court. RSVP to aauwnocbnj@gmail.com.
Ocean County Hibernians Hosting Halfway To St. Patrick’s Day Event OCEAN COUNTY – Ancient Order of Hibernians Ocean County Division 1 will host a Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day celebration on September 18 from 3 to 7 p.m. at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church Parish Hall located at 130 St. Maximilian Lane, Toms River, off of Mule Road in Holiday
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Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit housing ministry that brings people together to build homes, communities and hope in northern Ocean County. To date, the Northern Ocean County affiliate has completed 16 new homes, 60 Hurricane Sandy critical home repairs and over 120 home repairs through its ‘A Brush with Kindness’ program. Currently, they are constructing two new affordable homes in Berkeley Township and Toms River on donated lots from Mayor Carmen Amato and Mayor Tom Kelaher. For more information and to find out how to get involved, ‘like’ Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity on Facebook, visit Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity at nohfh.com or call 732-228-7962.
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MANAHAWKIN – The Stafford Township Arts Center, located at 1000 McKinley Ave., will welcome “Ladies of Laughter,” a comedy show featuring up-and-coming comediennes Leigh Ann Lord and Patty Rosborough on October 21 at 8 p.m. Joining these two will be the winner of the national female comedienne talent contest sponsored by LOL, which is still in progress. Ladies of Laughter was founded by women comediennes who faced health issues as a support group and a way to raise money to further their careers.
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Business Profile By Robert D. Verderese Those who want an alternative to the talk show format need not look any further. Tune in to “Preferred Company” with Joel Markel, President and owner of “Preferred Home Health Care” and his co-host, M ar ianne Lev y, airing 8 to 10 a.m., Monday through Friday, on WOBM-AM (1160 and 1310). Chock-full of fun and friendly talk, along with game shows, trivia contests, nostalgia and celebrity inter views, “Preferred Company” is the perfect blend of good conversation and entertainment that is sure to please. While there are many dimensions to “ Pre ferred Company,” the one that listeners are immediately struck by is the wonderful chemistry between Joel and Marianne: “It’s like we can read each other’s minds,” Marianne says. Moreover, when you li ste n to “ Pr efe r r e d C o m p a ny,” you cannot miss the spec i a l c o nn e c tion that Joel and Marianne have: “ There really is a comfort and lightness between us that allows us to bring out the best in one another,” Joel adds. So what is it besides “good chemistry” between Joel and Marianne that makes “Preferred Company” stand out from the crowd? Well, for starters, the show’s format is almost entirely unscripted: “ We don’t know what we’re going to talk about five minutes before the show goes on the air,” Marianne
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admits. For some in the radio business, the idea to do a show with no script would be a frightening prospect, but at “Preferred Company,” it is the only way to do a radio show. For instance, Joel desc r ibes the unique ness of the show in the following way: “What makes our show special is how natural the format is—it’s like we’re having coffee with you at a restaurant where any subject can be discussed at any time.” To be sure, “Preferred Company” distinguishes itself from many radio shows in that it is consistently interactive by way of phone calls and emails. Unlike many other talk shows that rarely, if ever, take phone calls or respond to emails, “Preferred Company” considers interacting with their audience as an essential part of the program. Referring to their listeners as “Lis-
pr efer r edr ad i o.c o m. Click on and download an App to listen to a live or previously recorded program, or play a 24 -hour-a- day bingo game, or even get a tasty recipe. Listeners can also connect with “Preferred Company ” by downloading an App called “ R a di o p u p” to t h e i r smartphones. People f rom all around the world listen to Joel and Marianne via this App: “We love “Radiopup” and how it allows us to connect with people from all types of backgrounds. It really gives our show another level of c onnectivit y — it ’s wonderful!” says Marianne. Speaking of wonderful, let’s not forget about Joel’s lovable puppy Oliver and Marianne’s “favorite,” Norman: “I love dogs and love to share dog stories with our listeners,” says Marianne. Discussing everything from the smar test
tener Friends,” it is not unusual for Joel and Marianne to talk about their families with their listeners and vice versa: “Our show is very much a family affair,” Joel explains. Further, Joel and Marianne welcome their family-of-listeners to the show ’s website,
and most popular dog breeds, to the most popular dog names, even dog-friendly accommodations, such as hotels and motels and vacation rentals, at “Preferred Company,” your canine will always get the love and attention that he or she deserves!
Do you want to harken back to “the good old days’ of yore? At “Preferred C o m p a n y,” you can travel with Joel and Marianne on a “Streetcar Named Nostalgia” and reminisc e about how things used to be. “Many of our listeners are baby boomers and enjoy talking about t h e p ast . I t puts a smile on their face and gives them a good feeling inside and we like to be a part of that,” Joel recounts. As listeners of “Preferred Company” al- Pictured are Joel Markel, President and owner of “Preferred ready know, Home Health Care” and his co-host, Marianne Levy. the show also of fers many in- that listeners enjoy is Prairie” to best-sellstallments that are as “Match Wednesday,” ing authors such as charming as they are where callers attempt L a r r y O l m s te d w h o fun! For instance, every to provide a correct wrote “Real Food, Fake morning at 8:35, Joel match to a word given Food,”—Joel and Marand Marianne offer lis- by Joel or Marianne. ianne offer their listenteners the opportunity A n d t h e c a l l e r t h at ers a variety show that to call up the program gives the correct match is second-to-none. Come discover what and extend a “Good wins a prize, such as Wish” to someone who BlueClaws tickets or a eve r yo n e i s t a lk i n g is special in their lives. twenty five dollar gift about and join “Preferred Company,” with Perhaps you might hear card to Wawa. “Preferred Company” Joel Markel and Mara loved- one extending a good wish to a listeners also have an ianne Lev y, airing 8 sick family member. Or opportunity to win lot- to 10 a.m., M onday maybe the caller simply tery tickets on “Leave t h r o u g h Fr i d a y, o n wants to wish a friend ‘Em Laughing Fridays,” WOBM AM (1160 AND “ Happy Bir thday ” or which is a nice way to 1310). Like them on “Happy Anniversary.” end the week and begin Facebook and tell your friends. Visit their webRegardless of the wish, the weekend. Interesting guests also site at preferredradio. t h e “ G o o d W i s h e s” segment of “Preferred figure prominently on com. Fun, relaxed and Company” is extremely the “Preferred Compa- entertaining, “Preferred popular in that it allows ny” show. A diversity of Company” truly offers people to reach out to personalities—ranging something for everyones they care about in from celebrities like body and is no wonder A lison A r ngr im who why it is the area’s fasta thoughtful way. Another feature of played “Nellie Oleson” est-growing radio talk “Preferred Company” on “Little House on the show.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast
For the week of September 10-September 17
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Accept a challenge to improve yourself. Find ways to get back in shape through exercise or participation in sports. You could find a pleasant companion or old friend has the same idea this week. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Take the hint. Someone close may pressure you to perform at the highest level but you’re up to the challenge. You can make a smart business move or financial change in the week ahead. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Encourage everyone. Set a good example and lend a helping hand, especially to family members. In the week to come you might tackle a remodeling job or prefer to work out of your home base. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Things are looking up. You may feel more contented with what you have and how you can get it this week. Key decisions and personal plans may be strongly influenced by a partner or spouse. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Put the pedal to the metal. In the week ahead your passion for a work project or business idea can pay off. You can make more money than usual if you are willing to work hard to get it. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Pump up the pace. You possess necessary stamina to achieve success. Ignore people who try to undermine your self-confidence. Go ahead with a creative venture early in the week.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Fan the flames with fanfare. There is no reason to start something unless there you are dedicated to follow through. Someone in your family circle may give you support in the week ahead. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You are what you think. Embrace a passion for deep thinking that could produce crucial momentum with a business or financial idea. Investigate money making ideas in the week ahead. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Pile up the pennies. You can line your coffers with gold in the week ahead if you don’t let family naysayers put doubts in your mind. Remain confident of your ability to turn a profit. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Go for the gusto. You can use your entrepreneurial spirit to overcome any adversity and to overtake any adversary. In the week ahead press forward with a business or financial idea. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Give the squeaky wheel some oil. The wheels of financial progress may turn slowly in the week ahead. You are on the brink of financial success but must remain realistic in temporary downturns. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don’t be discouraged. Some people allow negative scripts to rerun through their heads when their high standards aren’t met. Focus on reaching your goals fearlessly as this week unfolds.
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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Summer Showcase: Classic Soup Features Smorgasbord Of Veggies By Wolfgang Puck
Anyone who knows me, has eaten in my restaurants or reads my cookbooks probably knows how much I love vegetable soup. After all, I grew up in a small house with a big garden, the harvest from which helped my mother and grandmother feed our family of six every day. Often, that meant adding generous bowlfuls of freshly cut up vegetables into a big pot simmering away on our stovetop. We lived in Austria, not far from the Italian border. So it’s not surprising that one of my favorite home-cooked meals featured some version or other of the classic Italian soup called minestrone. And I say “some version or other” for a good reason. The word “minestrone” literally means “that which is served,” meaning that the soup is really whatever results from what a home cook might find in the garden, the pantry or the refrigerator. In other words, minestrone can vary greatly not only with the seasons but with the personality and style of the person cooking it as well as with the occasion itself. Every home and restaurant cook has his or her own version, and I know of many cooks - myself included - who almost never make minestrone exactly the same way twice. So I’d like to offer you a recipe for the version of the soup that I think works perfectly in late summer. It abounds with some of the produce you’re likely to find in farmers’ markets or pick from your own vegetable garden, including fresh shell beans such as kidney beans, green beans and yellow wax beans. But I’d like to emphasize that you should feel free to follow this recipe only as a basic blueprint. You can add diced zucchini or other thin-skinned summer squash, for example, if that’s what you have a bounty of in your garden, substituting them for the fresh beans if you like. Or add more tomatoes for a brighter red, sweeter tasting soup; or use yellow onion instead of the leek. Just be sure to start cooking firmer-textured vegetables earlier and add quick-cooking ones later in the process, so everything will be cooked to the right tender-but-firm consistency. You can also feel free to leave out the few slices of prosciutto, which I add for the hint of rich, meaty flavor they contribute, if you’d like a vegetarian soup. Whatever selections you include, you’ll find this yields a robust soup so satisfying that you could make a meal of it, which is why I also include instructions for making Parmesan-topped, oven-baked toasts to serve alongside. So please try your own version of minestrone soon and enjoy the best of the season. HEARTY VEGETABLE MINESTRONE WITH PARMESAN TOASTS Serves 6 For the minestrone: 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for seasoning and serving 1 1/2 large leeks, white and pale green parts only, thoroughly rinsed and cut crosswise into thin slices
1 large fennel bulb, tops trimmed and reserved for garnish, bulb coarsely chopped 4 thin slices prosciutto, coarsely chopped (optional) 2 stalks celery, diced 1/2 cup (125 mL) shelled fresh kidney beans or other fresh shell beans 1 large tomato, seeded and diced 2 rounded teaspoons minced garlic 1 small sprig fresh rosemary, cut in half 2 quarts (2 L) good-quality canned vegetable stock or chicken stock 2 cups (500 mL) good-quality canned tomato sauce 1 cup (250 mL) diced firm, mild-tasting mushrooms such as shimeji, trumpet, cremini, or regular cultivated mushrooms Kosher salt 2/3 cup (165 mL) uncooked small dried pasta tubes, such as elbow macaroni or tubetti 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped green beans, cut into 1/2-inch (12-mm) pieces 1/2 cup chopped yellow wax beans, cut into 1/2inch (12-mm) pieces 1 tablespoon honey Freshly ground black pepper 3 large sprigs fresh basil, plus extra small sprigs for garnish For the Parmesan toasts: 6 thin slices whole-grain bread 3/4 cup (185 mL) freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling For the minestrone, heat the olive oil in a medium-sized pot over medium heat. Add the leeks and fennel and saute, stirring frequently, until they just begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the prosciutto, celery, kidney beans, tomato, garlic, and half the rosemary. Saute 5 minutes longer. Stir in the stock, tomato sauce and mushrooms. Bring to a simmer. Meanwhile, in another pot, bring salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, tender but still slightly chewy, following the manufacturer’s suggested cooking time, then drain. While the soup continues cooking, make the Parmesan Toasts. Preheat the oven to 450 F (230 C). Place the bread slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Top with the Parmesan and drizzle with olive oil. Bake until the bread is well toasted and the cheese has melted and browned, about 10 minutes. Add the green and yellow beans to the soup. Season with salt. Stir in the honey. Continue simmering until the vegetables are tender-crisp, about 30 minutes total simmering time. Stir in the drained pasta. Season with pepper. Add the basil and remaining rosemary piece. Drizzle generously with olive oil. Reduce the heat to very low and simmer for a few minutes more. Remove the herb sprigs. Ladle the soup into heated bowls and garnish with fresh basil sprigs or other herb blossoms. Drizzle with olive oil. Serve with Parmesan toasts.
(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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