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September 24, 2016

Pipe Bomb In Seaside

Lakewood Focus Of Next Route 9 Corridor Study Meeting

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LAKEWOOD – An open house-style meeting on the Route 9 Corridor Study will be held on September 28 in Lakewood at the Municipal Building to detail the study team’s recommendations for corridor improvements.

The meetings will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Presentations will begin at 1:30, 5 and 7:15 p.m.

The meeting features information stations with opportunities for the public to provide (Route 9 - See Page 6)

–Photos by Bob Vosseller and OC Prosecutors Office A multi-agency emergency response mobilized for a detonated pipe bomb in Seaside Park September 17.

By Catherine Galioto With more incidents since, the initial report of a pipe bomb detonating in Seaside Park on September 17 was close to home, causing confusion, traffic backups, closures

of major events and beaches, but no injuries.

Federal investigators began the week releasing photos of the suspect wanted for questioning at Chelsea, Elizabeth and Seaside, while the threat of detonated sus-

picious packages loomed. Police identified and captured Ahmad Khan Rahami, 28, in Linden on September 19.

In the Seaside incident, a pipe bomb (Seaside - See Page 5)

New Griffins Head Coach Welcomed

By Chris Christopher TOMS RIVER – Tom Tarver is again a head high school football coach.

Now the Donovan Catholic mentor, the former Jackson Memorial and Rutgers University standout fi nds himself loving every minute of it.

“To have an opportunity to coach again is a blessing,” the ex-Manalapan head coach said. “I was out of coaching for 12 years.

Being able to again be a head football coach

is a blast. Not too many times do you receive another opportunity to have another shot at it. I could have had the Manalapan job for another 15 or 20 years, but I left as I had the opportunity to become an administrator at Jackson (where he was an assistant principal). I sacrificed football for an administrative job, which was better for my family at the time.”

Now an assistant principal at the Christa McAuliffe Middle School in Jackson,

Tarver coached Manalapan from 2000-03, producing a 21-21 record. He led the Braves to their first sectional championship game in history in 2003. In the fi rst round in Central Jersey Group IV in 2003, the Braves stunned Brick, owner of the top-ranked offense and defense in the Shore Conference.

Tarver was a three-year varsity starter at quarterback at Jackson from 1984-86.

With Tarver at the controls, the Jaguars (Coach - See Page 24)

Christie Comes To Bay�ille With School “Fairness Form�la” Pitch

By Catherine Galioto and Jennifer Peacock Gov. Chris Christie took his pitch for school funding changes on the road to Bayville, where he announced he has escalated the issue to the judiciary.

“For the first time, it’s your governor going to the court and saying enough is enough, on behalf of the people of this state we’re tired of paying for failure we need this system to change, we filed that today and we’re going to fight for you in the Supreme Court rather than have the educational interest being the ones who are always fighting there with her handouts saying they need more of your money,” Christie told a mostly friendly (Christie - See Page 7)

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exploded in a trash can near the race route of Semper Five, a popular 5K race dedicated to the Marines with attendees from ROTC, veterans groups and other military. The race was immediately canceled, as was the Point Pleasant Seafood Festival that day, as the FBI, state police, K-9 and bomb squads from the local to the federal level swarmed the barrier island. No injuries were reported.

The spot of the exploded trash can now bears American flags in the sand. And local officials have issued statements commending an emergency response and subsequent manhunt, breathing a sigh of relief.

It is a “Spiritus Invictus,” said the organizers of Semper 5, that prevails in times like these. “We must remember the Marines Special Operations Command (MARSOC) motto ‘Spiritus Invictus,’ meaning unconquerable spirit,” Semper 5 posted in a public post on its Facebook page. “Although we were forced to cancel this year’s Seaside Semper Five, it has only strengthened our resolve. Much like the brave marines our event so humbly supports, we too will push on. We will continue our mission of support and gratitude for the men and women of our military who sacrifice so much for our safety, our security and our freedom.”

With the pipe bomb exploding on the race route, bystanders were close by as the incident unfolded, including several JROTC students. But Ocean County personnel were “quickly mobilized,” said Freeholder Direc-

The Toms River Times, September 24, 2016, Page 5 tor John P. Kelly, who is also the director of Law and Public Safety.

“Our law enforcement officers, whether from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office and the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department or local officers train extensively for these types of situations. Public safety has always been a top priority in Ocean County. This Board of Freeholders provides many of the state of the art tools used by law enforcement to keep residents and visitors out of harms’ way and to meet the changing face of threats,” Kelly said in a prepared statement. “From the training received at the Ocean County Police Academy to continual upgrades and improvements of equipment used in investigations and surveillance, public safety takes precedence.

Our Sheriff’s officers were already on the boardwalk that morning to protect the public and runners expecting to participate in the charity 5K run.”

Besides resilience in the face of these events and the community spirit that strengthens in their wake, the response from the public should also be continued vigilance, said Kelly.

“It’s these types of situations that heighten the importance of each of us becoming more vigilant of our surroundings and to follow the words if you see something suspicious say something to authorities. This is not just a catchy phrase but rather words to live by in this day and age,” said the freeholder.

Kelly echoed the sentiment by Semper Five organizers, that Ocean County will not be stopped by terror.

“We should not stop going to public events,

we should be able to enjoy all that is offered here in Ocean County. Unfortunately we do need to be more vigilant. This weekend’s incidents show no one is immune from threats and terrorism. At the county level, with our law enforcement personnel, we will continue to do all we can to keep our residents and visitors safe,” said Kelly.

County Spokesperson Donna Flynn said the cost of any overtime, patrols or other spending associated with the Seaside Park response was not yet calculated.

Kelly said that no matter what the cost was, there is no dollar amount you can tabulate when considering the years of training that lead responders to mobilize as they did: “Emergencies are planned for and costs are built in to Ocean County’s annual budget which covers a host of regionalized services

including law enforcement. The true value here was in the personnel and training that came into play so that no lives were lost and no one was hurt.”

This year would have been the third running of the Seaside Semper Five. The 5K race aims to help support the U.S. Marine Corps and the MARSOC Foundation, and since its inception has grown with thousands participating and gathering along the boardwalk to show support for country and military.

“Incidents like this only underscore our need to support the men and women of the armed forces who keep us out of harm’s way,” announced Semper Five. “The race will go on. We will not be deterred. Our calling is too important. With your continued support, we will return next year bigger and better than ever.”

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feedback, maps detailing the proposed improvements and information about the Access Management Plan, which will aid municipalities in better managing the impact of traffic from future development along the corridor.

Ac c e s s Ma n age me nt at t e mpt s t o b a l a n c e t h e n e e d t o p r ov id e go o d

mobility for through traffic with the requi rements for reasonable access to adjacent land uses. The techniques are to consolidate and align driveways where possible or provide access to side streets instead of the state highway directly, par ticularly for lef t t u r ns.

This improves safet y and improves traffic f low on the state highway by eliminating conf lict points.

The latest plans would create turning

lanes along Route 9, add sidewalks, define striping on the roads that intersect to Route 9, add traffic signals and move several bus stops away from corners.

Among the recommendations: Create a turn lane from Route 9 northbound to West Whitty Road eastbound.

Separate the right turn and left turn lanes on West Whitty Road.

Create a left turn lane from Route 9 southbound to Church Road eastbound.

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Add a two-way left turn lane along Route 9 for traffic to enter businesses.

Currently, with one lane in each direction, traffic waiting to turn left into a business is slowing the traffic behind it or vehicles are passing on the shoulder.

Create a right turn lane from Route 9 northbound to Church Road eastbound.

A traffic light at Stevens Road and Route 9.

Combining the Route 9 northbound bus stops at Stevens and Church into one bus stop, placed midway between the two.

Nea r t he border w it h La kewood , the creation of a left turn lane from Route 9 northbound to Locust Street westbound.

Add two-way left turn lane starting at Locust Street.

Add right turn lanes on Locust Street to Route 9, for both directions.

Add bus stops on both sides of Route 9 near Conifer Street.

Heading north into Lakewood, toward the northern end of the study site, a left turn lane is recommended from Cross Street to Route 9 northbound.

Add a left turn lane from Chestnut Street to Route 9 southbound.

There’s also a recommendation to realign the intersection of Route 9 and Chateau/Broadway in Lakewood, and traffic signals and bus stop there, and adding a traffic signal at Oak Street.

The NJTPA is holding the meeting as part of its 12-month planning effort to identify spot improvements, corridor-level treatments and access management regulations for Route 9.

According to the NJTPA, “the study aims to establish a long-term vision for the corridor; develop a package of lowcost, high-impact safety and operational solutions that can quickly be implemented; and develop a formal Access Management Plan to aid municipalities in regulating future development along the corridor.”

The input gathered from these meetings will be included in a report, which is expected to be issued later this year.

Materials to be discussed at the meeting will be posted to njtpa.org/route9-study.

Those unable to attend the meeting can send comments or questions via email to route9study@njtpa.org.

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crowd at Bayville Elks September 15.

Though a scattered “boo” could be heard, the crowd clapped at the promise of a tax decrease with increased school funding to local districts, under what Christie has called the “Fairness Formula.”

Christie’s proposal calls for schools to receive a f lat $6,599 per pupil enrolled but would still receive special education funds. While under Christie’s plan 75 percent of the state’s nearly 600 school districts would see an increase in per-pupil aid, 25 percent would see a decrease, and in the case of some Abbott Districts, lose tens of millions of dollars in aid.

Introducing Christie at his Elks stop was Berkeley Mayor Carmen Amato, who for years has been working to find a solution to his town’s funding levels under current state aid formulas. The proposed Fairness Formula would mean a significant boost to the two school districts in Berkeley.

In Berkeley, the formula could net an “average household savings” of $694, through annual property tax savings, according to the governor’s office.

Mayor Carmen Amato said the amount of aid would impact both school districts that serve Berkeley: the Berkeley School District and the Central Regional School District.

He said that under the Fairness For-

mula, the state would provide Berkeley Township Board of Education $6,599 per student, multiplied by the 2,065 enrollment, would equal $13,626,935 in aid. In contrast, $2.3 million in state aid was awarded to Berkeley Schools in the 2016-17 budget.

For the Central Regional Board of Education, the $6,599 per student multiplied by 1,971 enrollment would equal $13,006,629 in aid. Central Regional received approximately $4 million in state aid in the 2016-17 budget.

“Under the basics of this plan, both districts combined would see an increase of $20 million in aid. Twenty million in additional property tax relief would be welcomed,” said Amato.

The Berkeley Mayor said that after campaigning for funding changes for years as a member of the board of education, then the council and now the mayor, he never dreamed he would one day be hosting a governor who is pitching a new formula, one Amato said he welcomes.

“A new school funding for mula is desperately needed, one that is more favorable to Berkeley Township. The current school funding formula, as its predecessors, severely short-changes rural and suburban communities like ours,” said Amato. “I am encouraged by the Governor’s announcement that recognizes the shortcomings of the current formula and the need to provide a more fair funding formula that treats all districts and children the same. It’s not fair that 31 districts, only 5 percent of the

States’ 577 school districts receives more i d e n t W e n d e l l S t e i n h a u e r .

For a large por tion of his visit to than half – 52 percent - of the $9.1 billion to fund education while the 546 districts Bay v i l le, C h r ist ie’s com me nt s put the blame on collect ive bargai n i ng receive the remaining 48 percent.

However, according to the Education a nd st at ut e s t h at he s ays bi nd t he Law Center, a public education advocacy hands of real success for education.

“The real thing that’s preventing us group in Newark, if Christie’s plan goes through, the Lakehurst school district from teaching kids in these districts would lose $2.89 million in state aid, are the ridiculous work rules that are 34 percent of its total operating budget. imposed upon us by stat ute and by Plumsted would lose $2.5 million; Little collective bargaining agreements with Egg Harbor, $1.02 million; and Tucker- the teachers u nion that prevents us ton, $270,966. Lakehurst would be the from doing common sense things like, if there are going to be layoffs in our hardest hit district in the county.

And the news of Christie’s court fil- schools, that we should layoff the least ing riled the teachers union, the New effective teachers, not do layoffs, as we Jersey Educat ion Associat ion, who are required to do by state law, based issued a statement against it that day: purely upon seniority,” said Christie. ““Ch r is Ch r istie h a s done not h i ng as governor but att ack public education. He’s failed to fund the formula. He’s refused to ex p a nd a c c e s s t o early childhood educat ion. He’s de monized the women and men who work in our public schools. A nd he’s prop ose d a f u nding scheme that wou ld st e a l f r om –Photo by Catherine Galioto poor child ren to reward rich adults,” Gov. Chris Christie addresses a crowd at a town hall style s a i d N J E A P r e s - meeting on school funding in Bayville recently.

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Opinion

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Featured Letter Fairness In School Funding A recent Asbury Park Press article on Governor Christie’s proposed “Fairness Formula” questioned if his plan to treat all New Jersey students equally would hurt New Jersey.

As proof that it would, a professor from the University of Nevada pointed to other states that are attempting to make their school funding systems more like ours.

Such comparisons are unwise, as are attempts by those states to replicate the flawed school funding logic that the New Jersey Supreme Court has forced upon Garden State taxpayers and students for the past 30 years.

In a well-intentioned, but failed, attempt to improve educational achievement in underperforming school districts, more than half of all state school aid has been allocated to just 31 so-called Abbott districts under the court’s direction.

While those districts received a total of $97 billion in state aid over the last three decades, the other 544 districts in the state received just $88 billion combined.

Despite this flood of money over many years, educational outcomes have not improved in these long-failing school districts. In fact, the court’s only success has been to drive the average property tax bill in New Jersey to $8,353 per home – the highest in the nation.

In the greatest examples of this disparity, Camden and Asbury Park receive around $30,000 of state aid per student, while North Caldwell and Haddonfield receive just $360 per student.

School districts along the Jersey Shore don’t fare much better with the aid they receive under the current formula: Brick - $4,045/student;

Lakewood - $4,093/student; Toms River - $4,344/student; and Wall - $1,003/student.

The Fairness Formula seeks to end this inequity by implementing a new school funding formula that is simple, fair and transparent. Under the Governor’s plan, every school district in the state would receive an identical $6,599 per student enrolled.

Homeowners in 75 percent of school districts could expect their property tax bills to drop – many by thousands per year.

This plan directly challenges the fallacy that simply spending more money is the key to educational success in underperforming districts.

We’ve tried that approach, and it’s failed.

We also spent billions more building new schools hoping that would improve student achievement. Unfortunately, that hasn’t moved the needle either. It’s hard to deny that many century old schools need to be replaced, but spending $100 million on individual schools with luxuries like swimming pools and field turf is foolish.

While New Jersey spends an average of $19,651 per student, California spends just $10,288. Rhode Island and North Dakota have just 142,000 and 106,000 students, respectively. New Jersey has 1.37 million.

Our 31 Abbott districts ‑‑ which receive the majority of state school aid – have more students than both of those states combined.

What we really need is a fair balance.

I believe the Fairness Formula, which treats all students equally, is the right approach for our schools and the most affordable plan for New Jersey taxpayers.

Senator Robert Singer

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Letters To The Editor Now Is Time For “Fairness Formula” Governor Christie has recently proposed a school funding plan, the “Fairness Formula,” that would provide $6,599 per student to all New Jersey school districts with additional funding for special needs students.

This plan would increase state aid to approximately 75 percent of the states’ some 560 school districts, and could lower their property taxes, but it would seriously cut state funding and affect taxpayers of the 31 so-called Abbott districts.

State Senate President Steve Sweeney is proposing an alternate plan that would “fully fund” all districts by creating a four-member commission who would study and propose changes to the 2008 School Funding Reform Act that allocates funding to districts based on enrollment, demographics, and other factors.

Property taxes would have to necessarily increase statewide in some fashion.

We say it’s about time! How long do our “middle districts” (too “rich” to be Abbot Districts, too poor to be able to get by without more state help) have to wait to get their fair share?

In Brick Township, year after year, we struggle to properly educate our children by spending some $17,000 per pupil, while Abbot District aided

Asbury Park spends $34,000.

Where is the fairness in that?

Brick is not Rumson. Brick is not Camden. Where does Brick fall? Brick is tired of waiting. The time is now.

Let’s begin this conversation.

Surely, there is some middle ground that will place all of our children first.

John O’Rourke Victor Finamore Brick Students First Candidates for Brick School Board

Principles To Truly Believe In I would like to start this letter by outlining 10 principles that I truly believe all Americans can (and should) support.

1. Every human deserves a say in the decisions that affect his or her life.

2. All persons should have the rights and opportunity to benefit equally from the resources afforded us by society and the environment.

3. Societies must operate with the understanding that we are part of nature, not separate from nature.

4. It is essential that we develop effective alternatives to society’s current patterns of violence.

5. Centralization of wealth and power contributes to social and economic injustice, environmental destruction, and militarization.

6. We must develop new

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economic activities and institutions that will allow us to use our new technologies in ways that are humane, freeing, ecological and accountable, and responsive to communities.

7. Human values such as equity between the sexes, interpersonal responsibility, and honesty must be developed with moral conscience.

8. It is important to value cultural, ethnic, racial, sexual, religious and spiritual diversity, and to promote the development of respectful relationships across these lines.

9. Individuals to act to improve their personal well-being and, at the same time, to enhance ecological balance and social harmony.

10. protect valuable natural resources, safely disposing of or “unmaking” all waste we create, while developing a sustainable economics that does not depend on continual expansion for survival.

Do you agree with any of these principles? To me they seem natural and basic. How anyone can oppose these ideals is beyond me, unless you are a super wealthy corporation, or a member of the elite ruling class who has enjoyed the exploitation and social destruction of the American experience.

By remaining silent and unmoved in the face of racial, social, economic, gender, environmental injustices, you are complicit. By not standing up for the voiceless, you are condoning their oppression. By not resisting environmentally destructive corporations and government policies that support them, you are allowing our planet to be destroyed.

The time for opposition is now. The above 10 principles are actually the Key Values of the Green Party of the US. Consider that when you cast your ballot in November.

There is a better choice than the lesser of two evils.

Alfred Clayton Brick

A Better Government For The People I will start off telling something I believe you all should know. It is both an honor and a privilege to vote. As you also know, in many countries around the world, they have no free elections. In fact, they have “no” elections. These

countries are run by dictators who rule with an iron fist.

Then we come to the United States. We are in the process of weeding out the candidates to end up with two people who will run for office. This is call the race for the office. The candidates are supposed to tell the people why they should be in office, what they stand for, and what they will do for the country. It sounds simple but nothing could be further from the truth.

To run for office you need backing (money). This runs into the millions of dollars.

Some do it with small contributions and other do it with the big money behind them.

The big-money people do this so in the future they will get favors – and they do get them. SO these candidates are beholden to them.

The next big step is that the candidates start looking for dirt about the other running mates. In everybody’s closet there is something. If they can’t find it, they make it up.

They spend most of the money on advertising. They are on every media. The money spent on advertising is beyond belief.

Then they come down to debates. This is when they tell you how great they are and what they will do for the country. They promise anything the public wants to hear: a $15/hr. minimum wage, free college, cut in taxes, a 30-hour work week, a strong military, to clean up corruption in government.

Why not a swimming pool in everybody’s home? They go on and on, knowing that they can’t keep these promises. In other words, they start off by lying to the public.

This, of course, is “wrong” and should be stopped. There is a word called accountability. We the public should hold them to their promises. Then maybe we will get to the truth.

The average man lives by the truth, so why can’t our elected officials do the same? Instead of promising pie in the sky, how about the truth?

In total, there is nothing wrong with our system of government but it can be cleaned up a little. People should not get into office just belittling the competition. All I ask for is a few small changes to get us back on the right track.

Herb Greenberg, Jr. Brick Township

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

Capitol Comments 10th Legislative District

Senator Jim Holzapfel

Assemblyman David Wolfe

Assemblyman Gregory McGuckin

Senator Jim Holzapfel Assemblyman David Wolfe • Assemblyman Gregory McGuckin

“Natural High” Legislation By Holzapfel, Wolfe And McGuckin To Prevent Drug & Alcohol Abuse By Children Advances

NEW J ERSEY – Legislation by Senator Jim Hol z apfel a nd A s se mblymen Dave Wolfe and Greg McGuckin seeks to prevent drug and alcohol abuse among children by encouraging implementation of the Natural High D r u g P r e ve nt io n P r o gram in school districts throughout New Jersey.

The bill, S-1010/A-2422, e ncou r age s t he i mple mentation of the Natural H ig h D r ug P reve nt ion Program in school dist r ict s t h roug hout New Jersey. The national nonprof it organ izat ion i nspires youth to discover, amplify and pursue their natural high so they have

a r e a s o n t o s ay n o t o dr ugs and alcohol. The prog ra m will focus on key components of the research-based cur riculum developed by Natural High.

“We have teamed up w it h Nat u ral Hig h be cause this is a positive, life altering program that teaches students to find their natural high through focu si ng on t hei r pa ssio n s , whe t he r t h a t i s sports, music or art,” said Holzapfel. “This program gives kids another option to resist drugs and adopt a drug-free lifestyle instead of ‘just saying no.’”

Under the bill, the curriculum for the Natural

H ig h D r ug P reve nt ion Program will include seven key components such as identifying and engaging in positive activities, the benefits of engaging in natural highs and the c o n s e q u e n c e s of d r u g use, setting goals, peer pressure, personal values, connecting with positive role models and the facts and my ths associated with drug use and a drugfree lifestyle.

“Natural High was introduced to us by Donald Brown, a Red Bank C a t h ol ic H ig h S c h o ol graduate and seven-year NFL Running Back who is now a Nat u ral High Ambassador,” continued

Wolfe. “We are fortunate to have him share his experiences and bring to the forefront the impor tant issue of reducing drug use among youths with this program.”

“I’d like to thank Senator Hol z apfel a nd A s se mblymen Wolfe and McGuckin for recognizing t h a t t h i s p r og r a m h a s the potential to change the lives of so many students in New Jersey,” said Donald Brown. “I have witnessed, firsthand, the benefits of finding one’s passion and focusing att e nt io n o n a p o sit ive , dr ug free lifestyle with the help of mentors and role models. My ultimate

dream was to play in the NFL and with that desire came dedication to the s p o r t a n d f i n d i n g my natural high. My goal is to share my stor y with as many youths as possible. It is my hope that this legislation will help us to reach thousands of students and teach them how to achieve their own natural high.”

Natural High has an educator network of 20,000 teachers, school guidance counselors and mentors who use Natural High’s 5 0 r ol e - m o d e l v i d e o s and 150 researched based cu r r iculu m g uides and worksheets which are also guided by Common Core

standards, the Search Institutes research and Social-Emotional Learning principles. Natural High understands that there are life changing principles.

“Our district has witnessed the devastating impacts that drug abuse has had on so many of our residents. If programs such as Natural High are incorporated into a school’s curriculum with help of ambassadors and celebrity inf luences sharing their stories, students can see that choosing a drug-free lifestyle and focusing on your natural abilities creates a path to a bright and successful future,” added McGuckin.

Menendez, Booker Announce $3M For Rutgers Research On Coastal Climate Change Risk, Resilience NEW JERSEY – U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker announced that Rutgers University, New Brunswick, has been awarded $2,999,055 in federal funding from the National Science Foundation to develop research into the risks of climate change on coastal communities and their resilience to such threats.

“As we approach the fourth anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, it is absolutely critical that we do all we can to understand and respond to the real threat that climate change poses to the Jersey Shore and other low-lying communities throughout our state,” said Sen. Menendez. “This grant will help Rutgers develop cutting edge methods to safeguard our families, fortify our coastal environment, and shelter our economy from

the worst impacts of climate change. I am proud that Rutgers is committed to remaining a leader in climate education and innovation to protect our coastal communities from sea level rise and more frequent and more powerful storms.”

“Given the urgent threat of climate change, federal investments like this are more important than ever in helping researchers find solutions and increase the resiliency of New Jersey’s coastline,” said Sen. Booker. “This also marks an important step in ensuring Rutgers remains at the forefront of technology and innovation while immersing students deeper into critical STEM fields. I’m proud to see such a great New Jersey institution as Rutgers serve a lead role in helping address one of the most pressing issues facing

our state and our nation.”

This National Science Foundation Research Traineeship award to Rutgers University will prepare the workforce that will build coastal resilience in the face of climate risks, by training individuals at the MS and PhD levels who conduct research that integrates all the elements of coastal systems, and that communicate effectively with coastal stakeholders in defining research problems, conducting research, and applying research to address real-world resilience challenges. The project anticipates training approximately 100 MS and PhD students, including 20 funded trainees, from the Earth system sciences, social sciences, and engineering.

The NRT Program is designed to encourage the

development and implementation of bold, new potentially transformative models for STEM graduate education training. The Traineeship Track is dedicated to effective training of STEM graduate students in high priority interdisciplinary research areas, through the comprehensive traineeship model that is innovative, evidence-based,

and aligned with changing workforce and research needs.

About four million Americans currently live within one meter above the high tide line, and 23 million live within six meters. In many parts of the country, sea-level rise between 1960 and 2010 (about 8 cm in the global mean) has already led to a two- to five-fold

increase in the rate of “nuisance” flooding, and rising seas are making extreme floods more likely. Further amplifying coastal f lood risk, intense hurricanes may become more frequent in a warming world; while frequent heat, humidity and precipitation extremes provide additional stresses to societies, economies, and ecosystems.

Borough Meeting Advisory Of Development Of B1 Zone

PINE BEACH – Theodore Gooding, President and CEO of O.C.E.A.N. Inc., will be present at the September 26 work

meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Pine Beach, 599 Pennsylvania Ave., at 8 p.m.

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are encouraged to come to the meeting and ask questions about the proposed development in the B1 zone.

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Fall Calendar Events For Local Clubs & Organizations

September 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.

Free shuttle bus parking at Pinelands Regional High School, Tuckerton Seaport or Freedom Fields County Park. Call 609-971-3085 or visit oceancountyparks.org.

Elktoberfest from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Donations are $5 per person.

Children under 12 years old are free.

Food by the German Butcher of Forked River, music by Bernie’s Orchestra and dance performed by the Bayern Verein Newark German Dancers.

Lacey Elk’s Lodge #2518, 900 Beach Boulevard, Forked River. Call 609-693-1281.

The Oceanaires Chorus’ Frank Sinatra Concert at Toms River Intermediate School East, 1519 Hooper Ave. Audience warm-up music by the locally popular Mummer-style string band, “The Top Hats.” The curtain opens at 4 p.m. for the main performance by The Oceanaires and this year’s guest quartets, “Crossroads” and “Oasis.” Tickets are $20 for adults; seniors pay $15 if ordered prior to the show. Visit oceanaires.com.

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October A Taste of the Fall Harvest from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Toms River Country Club, 419 Washington St. with wine sampling, autumn brew, local cuisine, gift auction and live music. Tickets are $55 per person. Fundraiser for the Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey. Call 732-505-2273 ext. 203 or visit caregivervolunteers.org.

FallFest at Windward Beach, Brick from 1 to 6 p.m. Free admission. More than 15 food trucks plus fire pits, bounce castles, a beer and wine garden, mechanical bull, pumpkin painting contest and more. FallFest ends with a fireworks show.

Haunted Seaport event from 6 to 9 p.m. each night at Tuckerton Seaport.

Pirates and sea captains long lost at sea will stroll the Seaport’s boardwalk for a night of screams. Try to find the way out of the phragmites maze and climb aboard a hayride through the Haunted Woods. Admission is $8 and hayrides are $5. Hayrides are free for members with admission.

Visit tuckertonseaport.org for more information.

Barnegat Light Campfire from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Barnegat Lighthouse State Park. The rain location is the Visitor’s Center. Free event will feature Storyteller Robin Moore. Bring a beach blanket, beach chair, marshmallows and a stick to enjoy the fire.

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American Littoral Society Awarded Scholarship Money TOMS RIVER – The American Littoral Society was awarded $1,500 by the OceanFirst Foundation of Toms River to provide scholarship money for children to attend summer camp on Sandy Hook. Besides introducing them to marine science, this camp provided the first opportunity for some of the children to visit the ocean.

The Littoral Society hosts Summer Coast Camps each year on Long Beach Island and at Society headquarters inside Gateway National Recreation Area’s Sandy Hook Unit. This summer 12 students attended camp at Sandy Hook. Among those were six students from Keansburg Middle School whose attendance was paid for through a generous grant from the OceanFirst Foundation.

The children spent the week at Sandy Hook seining, surf fishing, and learning about the coastal ecosystem. They also got a tour of the National Oceanographic and Aeronautic Administration James J. Howard Marine Sciences Laboratory, where they learned about fisheries and climate change research, as well as what a career in marine science looks like.

“We are grateful that OceanFirst Foundation understands the value of giving children a chance to spend time at the ocean,” said Tim Dillingham, executive director for the American Littoral Society. “Standing on a beautiful beach and learning about the life in these waters is the best way to foster life-long care and concern for coast.”

Fall For Your Garden

OCEAN COUNTY – Join the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Ocean County for the annual Fall Garden Day from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on September 30 at the Rutgers Cooperative Extension Building, 1623 Whitesville Rd. in Toms River.

This year, along with door prizes, light refreshments and plant gifts, they are offering three garden-themed presentations. Learn what to plant to extend your growing season with fall veggies. They will show you how the right plants can add fall color and winter visual interest to your landscape.

Also, ticks will continue to be a problem, so learn how to protect yourself and the ones you love.

After the presentations, there will be a culinary demonstration by two local chefs featuring how to make great use of fall veggies.

A local author will teach you how to use containers to plant fall bulbs for a moveable feast of spring color.

Learn why planting sunflowers is beneficial to you and your garden.

The event is free but space is limited to the first 100 people.

Harvest Bonfire

BEACHWOOD – Beachwood Borough will hold its Harvest Bonfire on October 22 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Beachwood Beach.

Vendor applications are due on October 1 to the Beachwood Recreation Department, 1600 Pinewald Rd.

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Trick-Or-Treating Set For Sunday Before Halloween In Toms River

OCEAN COUNTY – Due to the 78th annual Toms River Halloween Parade taking place on October 31, the traditional ‘trick or treating’ activities in town will be observed on October 30.

Mayor Thomas F. Kelaher said in order to avoid a conflict with the Halloween Parade, Toms River will observe Halloween on October 30.

“This was a joint decision made by the Township, Toms River Fire Companies and the Toms River Police Department.

We want children to be come to the parade with their families but still enjoy the time honored tradition of trick-or-treating.”

Police Chief Mitch Little says while Halloween is one of the most enjoyable times of the year for children, it also presents dan-

gers if the proper precautions are not taken.

“On October 30, motorists should be aware and drive with extra caution. We advise parents to accompany children or have kids trick-or-treat in groups, always carry a flashlight for safety, stay on sidewalks or as close to the curb as possible and only go to houses where the porch lights are on.”

While there is no official curfew in Toms River, Little says that all trick-or-treaters will be asked to be off town streets by 9 p.m.

“As always please contact the Toms River Police Department if you see or hear any suspicious activity. Have a safe and Happy Halloween,” said Chief Little.

For parade information, visit trfc1.org/ halloween.html.

Holiday City/Silver Ridge Italian-American Club BERKELEY – The Holiday City/Silver Ridge Italian-American Club is hosting upcoming events.

On October 26, they will host a tour and lunch at Renault Winery and show at At-

lantic City.

On November 28, they will attend the Tropicana Holiday Show.

On December 13, they will attend the Resorts Holiday Show.

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LONG BEACH ISLAND – The second annual International Kite Festival LBI FLY will take place on October 7 through 10. The skies will be filled with kites the size of buses in all kinds of shapes, banners, ground displays, kite battles and demonstrations. Most events are free.

The weekend begins on October 7 with the Indoor Kite Flying Competition.

On October 8 and 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a wide variety of activities will be happening on Ship Bottom beaches: kite ballet competitions; large kites, banner and ground displays; learn to fly kites; and sport kites demonstrations.

There will be candy drops for kids both days at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. and Bol Kite races at noon.

Bayview Park in Long Beach Township is the place to go for Kids Kite Making and watch-

ing the Miniature Butterfly Kites soar. This is also the spot to find fabulous juried crafts at the High Flyers Art Market, well priced and unusual items not found in other craft shows.

Buggy Kites are on display and for rides at the Taylor Avenue Beach in Beach Haven both days and there is a Kite Wind garden installation in Taylor Avenue Panzone Park to visit.

Two other events to be held during the weekend include a Night Fly Extravaganza from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. October 9 at the Barnegat Lighthouse Beach and Mayor’s Cup Rokkaku Battle at 1 p.m. that same day on the Ship Bottom beach.

There will be a Silent Auction of Art Kites all day on October 8 until October 9 at 3 p.m., with the drawing at 4 p.m.

For more information, visit lbifly.com.

Downtown Toms River Spooktacular Art Stroll

TOMS RIVER – This year’s final Art Stroll will take place on October 6 from 4 to 7 p.m. in Downtown Toms River.

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Author To Explore Life At The Jersey Shore

TOMS RIVER – Poet Frank Finale will discuss his book, “Life at the Jersey Shore” during a program at 7 p.m. on October 10 at the Ocean County Library’s Toms River Branch, 101 Washington St. Finale provided poetry and prose for this third and final entry in his coffee table book series about the towns and regions along the coast. The book includes more than 130 paintings by 45 contemporary artists and features many popular landmarks and locations at the Jersey Shore.

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BEACHWOOD – Beachwood Borough is having its Fall yard sale on September 24 and 25.

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Historical Society To Visit Aquarium And Battleship

OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Historical Society will host a trip to the Camden Adventure Aquarium and World War II Battleship New Jersey on October 22. They will be departing from the society’s office at 26 Hadley St. in Toms River at 10 a.m. and returning at 6 p.m.

The fee is $60 for members, $65 for nonmembers and $45 for veterans and children 18 years

old and younger who are accompanied by an adult. There are no refunds after October 14.

The fee includes coach bus, admission to the Aquarium and Battleship, and bus driver’s gratuity. Lunch is on your own at the Aquarium Café.

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SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION OCEAN COUNTY DOCKET NO. F-035741-14 NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO Frederick Enigan; Margaret Enigan; Frederick J. Enigan, in his capacity as Permanent Guardian for Frederick Enigan and Margaret Enigan AND Bernadette Venanzini, in her capacity as Premanent Guardian for Frederick Enigan and Margarget Enigan. YOU ARE HEREBY summoned and required to serve upon GROSS MCGINLEY, LLP, Plaintiff’s attorneys, whose address is 33 S. 7th Street, Allentown, PA 18105, telephone (610) 820-5450, an Answer to the Amended Foreclosure Complaint (and any amendments thereto) filed in a civil action, in which Santander Bank, N.A. is a Plaintiff and Frederick Enigan, et al. is a defendant, pending in the Superior Court of New Jersey within 35 days after September 24, 2016, the date of publication, exclusive of such date. If you fail to do so, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. You shall file your Answer and proof of service in duplicate with the Clerk of the Superior Court, Hughes Justice Complex, PO Box 971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 in accordance with the Rules of Civil Practice and Procedure. You are further advised that if you are unable to obtain an attorney, you may communicate with the New Jersey State Bar Association or Lawyer Referral Service of the county of venue and that if you cannot afford an attorney, you may communicate with the Legal Services Office of the county of venue. A directory with contact information for local Legal Services Offices and Lawyer Referral Services is available in the Civil Division Management Office in the county listed above and online at: http://www.judiciary.state.nj.us/prose/10153_ deptyclerklawref.pdf. THE ACTION has been instituted for the purpose of foreclosing the following Mortgage: Dated: August 24, 2005 In the amount of: $50,000.00 Made by: Frederick Enigan and Margaret Enigan.

To: Sovereign Bank n/k/a Santander Bank, N.A. Recorded: September 16, 2005 at Book 12819 and Page 601 Covers real estate located at: 57 Sunflower Lane, Toms River, Ocean County, New Jersey 08755 and also known as Lot 43 in Block 412.35 as shown on the Tax Map of the Township of Toms River, formerly known as Township of Dover, County of Ocean, State of New Jersey. You, Frederick Enigan; Margaret Enigan; Frederick J. Enigan, in his capacity as Permanent Guardian for Frederick Enigan and Margaret Enigan AND Bernadette Venanzini, in her capacity as Premanent Guardian for Frederick Enigan and Margarget Enigan, have been joined as Defendants in our foreclosure complaint and your lien or encumbrance on the mortgaged premises is subject to Plaintiff’s mortgage. The nature of which and the reason that you and each of you are joined as a defendant is set forth with particularity in the Complaint, a copy of which will be furnished to you on request, addressed to the attorneys of the plaintiff at the above-mentioned address. Dated: September 24, 2016 Michelle M. Smith, Esquire, CLERK SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY.

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Local Students Complete Research

TOMS RIVER – The University of Albany congratulates the Summer Science Research Program participants of the university’s high school program.

Participants included Toms River students Joseph Wert, Jessica Pak, Darrion Carrington, Stephanie Javier, Joseph Signorelli, Matthew Signorelli, Katelyn Molnar, Rory Hogan, Jessica Pesso, Suhail Gurm, Nicolette Carbonetto, Kaitlyn Massarelli, Jesse Valliere, Anthony De Rose, Leah Mahon and Arielle Budd.

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Anthony Mallon Benefit

OCEAN COUNTY – PBA Local 379 and Teamsters 97 will be holding a benefit for Anthony Mallon from 2 to 8 p.m. on September 24 at the Miracle Pub in Toms River.

The Pub will donate a portion of the proceeds to Mallon. The PBA will also be having a 50/50 raffle and a gift basket auction.

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On July 27, Mallon underwent surgery to remove a mass that on and around his brain that was causing complications with everyday life. Since his surgery he has been left in a state that makes him unable to work or participate in normal activities.

He continues to grow stronger.

The cost for this kind of recovery is one that most people need help with. PBA Local 379 and Teamsters 97 are standing with Mallon and his family in this time of need.

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Historical Society Tea

OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Historical Society will host a tea at 3:30 p.m. on September 27 at 600 Main Bed & Breakfast and Victorian Tea Room on Main Street in Toms River.

The cost is $25 for members and $27 for nonmembers.

The tea will include a selection of fine teas, scones, finger sandwiches, and desserts, all prepared by owner Susan Notte and her staff.

Four door prizes will be awarded.

For more information or take make reservations, call Cheryl Siebke at 732-890-3200.

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–Photo by Bob Vosseller Ocean Gate dedicated a new park with 9/11 memorial and World Trade Center steel as part of the anniversary ceremony of the attacks.

By Bob Vosseller OCEAN GATE – While communities across the country recalled the horrific impact of the events of September 11, 2001 during countless 15th anniversary ceremonies, the borough of Ocean Gate made new history with the dedication of a small park which includes a memorial monument and plaque.

The idea of creating the park and memorial, which includes two beams of steel to symbolize the Twin Towers and three cherry trees to symbolize the airplanes used to strike the Twin Towers and the Pentagon on 9/11, came from resident Tom Fitzgerald who was a fireman who responded to the scene that day. Fitzgerald serves as the borough’s director of emergency management.

Fitzgerald said that due to the volunteer efforts of many people and generosity of various local firms who provided their services the cost of the park came to only $1100. “I want to thank the support of the mayor and council and everyone who made this possible and in such a short amount of time. It really kicked into gear right after the Fourth of July,” Fitzgerald said.

“This is a new 9/11 story for all of us to be part of,” Fitzgerald said. He added that a 14 foot beam from the north tower site was cut in half and used to mount the memorial plaque.

“This project came together quickly, it was developed within a few months and today’s program involves representation from our police and fire departments, our civic association, historical society, yacht club, the Ocean Gate Beach and Boardwalk group, the local Boy Scouts Troop and the Sheriff’s Department Explores Youth unit,” Councilman Bruce Cox said.

Cox credited Fitzgerald for organizing the day’s two hour ceremony which included several guest speakers Mayor Paul Kennedy, Freeholder Virginia “Ginnie” Haines and Ocean County Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy. It was the Boy Scouts and Explorers who unveiled the monument during the morning program.

Retired New York City Fire Department and current borough resident Lieutenant John Giunta provided an emotional recollection of the day. He and fellow firefighters responded to the scene of Twin Towers attack early on.

“We were responding to the collapse of the first building and we were traveling through

the tunnel when the second collapse happened.

We thought that the tunnel had been struck as well. Timing is everything,” Giunta said.

Giunta said that he spent six months assisting with recovery efforts at Ground Zero. He currently suffers from reduced lung capacity due to exposure to the materials that were at the recovery scene. “I’m doing alright but I had to retire from the department. I lost a lot of friends in 9/11. I lost 10 very close friends and many others who I was acquainted with.

It is still hard to think and talk about.”

Sheriff Mastronardy, a former borough resident, said his department was working to make the county as well protected today as possible.

“Our lives changed after 9/11. The Sheriff’s Department is working diligently to make you and the rest of the county safe and I am very glad to see the young people involved in the Explorers group be as dedicated as when I was 5-year’s old and wanting to a police officer.”

Several religious speakers were part of the ceremony including Pastor Phil Salerno from Breakaway Ministries of Ocean Gate. Salerno said that after 9/11, “We felt so violated as a nation and yet it brought us closer.”

Borough Police Chief Reece Fisher agreed with that sentiment saying during his presentation that “the worst of times bring out the best in people.”

“This is something that should be remembered every day. Some of us watched it on the news, some of us lost family or friends.

Those of us old enough will always remember where we were at the time it happened,” Fisher added.

Mayor Kennedy said that he’d like to see the events of September 11 covered in more detail in school history books. “Children should be taught this. This park will always be here as a remembrance.”

Patriotic songs and ballads of hope were sung by residents Terri O’Neil, Kelli Fitzgerald and Xana Smith. Members of the Shamrock and Thistle Pipe and Drum Corps also performed during the program and refreshments were served by the borough’s historical society.

The mayor said the park was primarily paid for through volunteers and monetary and material donations, with all the trees, shrubs, pieces of steel and concrete were donated or had donations pay for them.

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ADULT COMMUNITY

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Here’s to your HealtH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Antibacterial Soap Makers Have To Clean Up Their Act

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. Soap makers now have to get their junk out because plain soap works just as well and without risk. Manufacturers were ordered by the FDA to pull out 19 different chemicals from their body wash, hand soap, dish soap and other soaps. Hallelujah, these chemicals are pesticides which go down the drain and into our ecosystem.

We kind of got all bug phobic when soap makers started adding antibacterials like triclosan and fluorosan into soap. Fluorosan has a fluorinated and brominated backbone, and fluorine and bromine compounds are known to interfere with thyroid hormone production. Triclosan may reduce testosterone, behave like estrogen (raising it), impact your ability to conceive and disrupts many human hormones.

Millions of you slathered on bizarre chemicals or all over the kids with the misguided notion that “antibacterial” was better.

Triclosan is in 93 percent of antibacterial soap products, as well as cutting boards, dish soap, deodorants, yoga mats and even lip stains.

The problem is that triclosan and other antiseptics and pesticides go right through your skin, and show up later in your urine and breast milk.

Soap makers have to clean up their act now and they have one year. I don’t feel sorry for them. These companies spent billions of advertising dollars to brainwash you that their chemicals are necessary in order to kill germs, fend off the flu or get you really clean. Puhleese. Like I was dirtier before you put the triclosan, hexachlorophene and methylbenzethonium chloride in there? Does

anyone feel dirtier with that stuff on them or is it just me?

I never bought it though. And I told you years ago not to buy it either. I remember spending hours one night scouring the Internet just trying to find a foaming soap that was free of potentially harmful chemicals.

Soap, I just wanted S.O.A.P that’s it.

What was wrong with plain soap? Nothing.

I knew all along that this was just clever marketing, what is termed product diversification and the addition of these chemicals were synthetic, unproven and just put in there to make the label prettier for “show.”

The theory behind triclosan is that it’s there to crack open the cell walls of bacteria, which renders them inactive, however, it doesn’t work fast, it takes hours to do accomplish the killing task. Triclosan doesn’t kill viral proteins either. These added ingredient(s) make for an awesome label, with the implied message that germs will be killed instantly on your hand, before they can get inside you and make you sick or spread infection.

So the FDA is putting their foot down. Better late than never. I mean they started their investigation in 1978. C’mon people, go a little faster next time would you? Can you focus on glyphosate next please? To their end, the FDA is actually planning a full-on review of hand sanitizers and germ-killing chemicals used in hospitals.

Their final decision, made last week isn’t based on one study, there have been many.

The latest comes from South Korea where scientists tested antibacterial soap on 20 different strains of bacteria. Plain soap performed just as well.

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went 32-7, including 8-1 in 1985. He was a second-team All-State selection as a junior and senior.

Tarver was a scholarship player at Rutgers where he was a two-year starter at quarterback. Named the Scarlet Knights’ starter in 1990, he threw 20 touchdown passes in two seasons and finished his career with 3,607 passing yards. He chose Rutgers over West Virginia, Syracuse, Clemson and Arizona State.

“Those were my five scholarship offers,” he said. “Rutgers played pretty much the same teams with the exception of Arizona State and Clemson. I said, ‘If I go to Rutgers, I can play in the same conference as West Virginia and Syracuse and be closer to home.’ Rutgers seemed like a better fit for me.”

“It is so much more rewarding to coach kids than it is playing the game,” Tarver said. “When you put it on a scale of one to 10, coaching is a 20. You can’t replace the amount of fun that playing in high school and in packed college stadiums was, but coaching is more rewarding as you are able to influence so many kids. It is rewarding when you see kids do well and succeed.

Kids reach out to me via the phone, text and e-mail. Or, I see them when I am out and about.”

Tarver takes over for Dan Duddy, who resigned after last season. He coached the Griffins to a 10-year record of 38-62, the 2012 Shore Conference Class B South title and four trips to the playoffs. Donovan went 4-6 last season, including 4-3 in Class B South. They were outscored 302-218.

“This is a program that I hope in two or three years people will get talking about a little bit more,” Tarver said. “When people mention programs that are successful, I want them to mention Donovan Catholic.

We want to be able to teach kids about football, run a good program, win games

and send kids to college. We want to teach our kids a lot more things than wins. When you do the little things, the wins will come.”

The Griffins hope for big seasons from junior center-defensive tackle Jack Hadley (6-3, 285), junior defensive end Sal DiSalvo (6-2, 210) and senior running back Matt Baltus (5-9, 190).

“Hadley is a good player,” Tarver said.

“I expect him to do some good things on our lines. Sal is a good defensive end who is very athletic for his size. He gives us a good chance of making some plays on the defensive side of the ball. Baltus is a hard runner, a kid who puts his nose down and gets as many yards as he can. I am looking forward to seeing him in competition.”

Tarver said Donovan’s strength is in the trenches.

“I am looking forward to seeing how our offensive and defensive lines compete,” he said.

The assistant coaches are Ryan Fullen (defensive coordinator), Sam Turner (offensive line), Pat Dowling (defensive line), Vito Steriti (wide receivers running backs), Greg Hyslop (special teams coordinator linebackers), Eric Bruno (defensive backs), Nick Scerbo (offensive coach, video, scouting) and Chris Aldridge (works with youth teams in the hopes of their players attending Donovan).

The Griffins will utilize the spread formation on offense and the 3-4 on defense.

“We have to see what our strengths are on offense,” Tarver said. “Our defensive set could change. We have to see what we can do well at. We just need more work in terms of all of the things we are trying to do.

I am pleased with what the kids are learning and grasping.”

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Pretty In Pink/Handsome In Blue Day Right Around The Corner

OCEAN COUNTY – “Pretty in Pink/ Handsome in Blue Day” will be recognized this year on October 19 and this year The Ocean County Health Department is recognizing, honoring and remembering both men and women and focusing on all types of cancer.

As that day approaches, the collaborative effort of the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders, the Ocean County Health Department (OCHD), the Long Beach Island Health Department, the Ocean County Department of Human Services, the Ocean County Advisory Commission on the Status of Women, the Ocean County Board of Social Services, the Ocean/Monmouth Health Alliance, and the Ocean County Library System has decided to address and educate about many types of cancer, stated Ocean County Freeholder Deputy Director Gerry P. Little, Liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health.

Daniel Regenye, OCHD Public Health Coordinator, said that over the years Pretty in Pink Day addressed breast cancer, in both women and men, who can also be affected by breast cancer.

Regenye said, “We always felt with the information disseminated regarding breast cancer; even if one woman went for her mammography, we made a difference. We know that there are so many different types of cancer that have affected our community; therefore, we are trying to address as many as possible with the thought that education about certain cancers may change someone’s personal risk or encourage them to get screened, both life savers. We want people to know risk factors which are anything that affects your chance of getting a disease such as cancer. Different cancers have different risk factors. Some risk factors, such as smoking, can be changed. Others, such as your age or sex, cannot be changed.

There are several lifestyle-related factors that have been linked to colorectal cancer.

The links between diet, weight, exercise and colorectal cancer risk are some of the strongest for any type of cancer.

If you are overweight or obese, your risk of developing and dying from colorectal cancer is higher. Being overweight raises the risk of colon cancer in both men and women, but the link seems to be stronger in men.

If you are not physically active, you have a greater chance of developing colorectal cancer. Being more active might help lower your risk.

A diet that is high in red meats (such as beef, pork, lamb, or liver) and processed meats (such as hot dogs and some luncheon meats) can raise your colorectal cancer risk.

Cooking meats at very high temperatures (frying, broiling, or grilling) creates chemicals that might raise your cancer risk, but it’s not clear how much this might increase your colorectal cancer risk.

Diets high in vegetables, fruits, and whole grains have been linked with a lower risk of colorectal cancer, but fiber supplements have not been shown to help.

People who have smoked for a long time are more likely than non-smokers to develop and die from colorectal cancer. Smoking is a

well-known cause of lung cancer, but it is also linked to other cancers, like colorectal cancer.

Colorectal cancer has been linked to heavy alcohol use. Limiting alcohol use to no more than 2 drinks a day for men and 1 drink a day for women could have many health benefits, including a lower risk of colorectal cancer.

Younger adults can develop colorectal cancer, but your chances increase markedly after

you turn 50.

If you have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including either ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease, your risk of colorectal cancer is increased.

People with a history of colorectal cancer in a first-degree relative (parent, sibling, or child) are at increased risk. Having an inherited syndrome - About 5 percent to 10 percent of

people who develop colorectal cancer have inherited gene defects (mutations) that can cause family cancer syndromes and lead to them getting the disease.

Anyone over the age of 50 should be screened for colon cancer unless your doctor recommends earlier screening due to symptoms or risks.

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Funding Drive To Save Manchester’s Oldest Building

By Jennifer Peacock WHITING – She closed he r eyes and motioned he r hands, pointing to this ge neral store and po st office and that hotel and the little brick church down the ro ad. Her eyes opened. They’re just memories now, those buildings that populated a little corner named after Nathan C. Whiting.

Ruth Whitfield talked about another building, one where she attended Sunday School during her sum mer stays and later, when she and her husband moved to Keswick Grove, now known as Whiting, and was Sunday School Sup erintendent for about 30 yea rs.

The Old Franklin School House was built in 1871 and still stands, tod ay as part of Whiting Bible Chu rch on Lacey Roa d.

It’s likely the oldest standing building in M anchester. And it needs the community’s help to stay standing.

The building is safe to occupy, Whiting Bible Churc h Pastor David Rittinger said. It was 89 degrees inside the building with only f loor fans to circulate air the day Rittinger and Whitfield spoke to The Times. The building was used by the township as a school many years ago, before the community outgrew it and needed to build a larger elementary

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The church is asking the community for donations.

A longtime resident, who is also a member of the church, suggested they reach out to the community to seek funds.

“With all the changes that have happened in the town, t here are very few old pieces left,” Rittinger said. “So the idea came about from this gentlem an, ‘How great that you, instead of tearing it down, are going to keep one of the old pieces of the town. Wh at a great idea.’ So the thought hit me, that if people th ink it’s a great idea, maybe they’d be willing to contribute.”

Whitfield, with her husband Don , researched Whiting and collected some history on the area.

According to their research, the school was built in 1871; a second room was added in 1909. Du ring the Great D epression, a lunchroom was added to the rear of the building.

The church boug ht the building from the Manchester Board of Ed ucation in 1960 and has been used as a Sunday School building since.

“I was Sunday School Supe rintend ent for about 30 years, so it was part of me,” Whitfield said of the building.

Tax deductible donations can be sent to Whiting Bible Church, 95 Lacey Rd., Whiting, 08759. Please mark the funds specif ically for the Youth Build ing Project.

For more information about Whiting Bible Church, visit wbcnj.org.

Flu Shot Clinic

OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County College Student Nurse Organization in conjunction with the Ocean County Health Department will hold a Flu Shot Clinic on September 27 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Nursing Building (HSB #4), Room 115/116, on the OCC Main

Campus, College Drive, Toms River. The cost is $20.

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Monmouth Medical Center Receives $1 Million Gift From Tigger House Foundation To Address The Opioid Overdose Crisis In Monmouth County

LONG BRANCH – Monmouth Medical Center recently received a $1 million donation from the Tigger House Foundation to support the Medical Center’s response to the opioid overdose crisis.

Monmouth Medical Center is part of a State-grant-funded Opioid Overdose Recovery Program, which links individuals reversed from an opioid overdose with recovery support services and treatment after being seen in Monmouth Medical Center’s Emergency Department. Recovery specialists play a critical role in engaging reversed patients with the goal of entry to the appropriate level of care, while patient navigators work to ensure access to appropriate treatment and services and a smooth transition of care.

The gift will fund a private consultation room in Monmouth’s Emergency Department. The newly designed area will enable patients and families deal-

College And Career Night TOMS RIVER – The Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore will host a Career College Night from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on October 19 at 1405 Old Freehold Rd. The event costs $5 per girl, is open to the public and is intended to provide girls in grades 6 through 12 with opportunities to learn about career opportunities not have considered before and connect with young women in various career fields from the community.

They will have chances to speak to admissions representatives from local colleges and universities, including Georgian Court University, Rowan University, Ocean County College, Brookdale Community College, and others.

Register online by October 18 at jerseyshoregirlscouts.org/career.

Toms River Public Meetings

TOMS RIVER – All Toms River Township public meetings take place in Town Hall, 33 Washington Street.

The Township Council meets for regular meetings the second and fourth Tuesday at 6 p.m.

The Planning Board meets for regular meetings every first and third Wednesday at 6 p.m.

The Board of Adjustment meets for regular meetings every second and fourth Thursday at 7 p.m.

For a calendar and agenda, visit tomsrivertownship.com.

Soup Kitchen TOMS RIVER – The Paula Brown Soup Kitchen at the First United Methodist Church, corner of Old Freehold Rd. and Chestnut St., is serving free meals to those in need on the third and fourth Tuesdays of every month from 3 to 5 p.m.

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ing with substance abuse to meet with physicians, recovery specialists, patient navigators and counselors in a comfortable and private setting. Additionally, Monmouth Medical Center will work to honor the memory of Tigger Stavola through its efforts to reduce the stigma that surrounds the disease of addiction.

“Our son, Rick Jr., who was known to friends and family as Tigger, was larger than life ; he had a big heart and a special smile that would light up a room,” said Rick Stavola, who started the Tigger House Foundation with his wife, Lisa, in 2013 in memory of their son following his death from an accidental overdose.

“If we can help prevent other families from going through what we did, we will have been successful and honored his memory. I believe this partnership with Monmouth Medical Center will help save more lives.”

“The statistics surrounding opioid use and overdose in Monmouth County are staggering,” said Bill Arnold, president and chief executive officer, Monmouth Medical Center. “The generosity of the Tigger House Foundation will greatly assist Monmouth Medical Center in our efforts to combat this deadly epidemic.”

“This heartfelt gift from the Tigger House Foundation ensures that patients and families struggling with addiction have access to the support they need,” said Tara Kelly, vice president of development, Monmouth Medical Center Foundation. “The work Tigger House and the Stavolas are doing in memory of their son is truly remarkable and will certainly make a difference in the lives of other families.”

The Tigger House Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing the death rate of overdoses due to

heroin and opiate addiction. The foundation also works to change public attitudes towards individuals who struggle with addiction by addressing the illicit heroin and opiate epidemic.

In addition to partnering with government, law enforcement, legal and medical professionals to provide opportunities for rehabilitation and to halt the spread of illicit drugs through local dealers and prescription drug abuse, it maintains a 12-bed sober living house in Middletown. Managed by Oxford House, Tigger House is helping to establish sober-living housing throughout Monmouth and Ocean counties.

For more information on the Opioid Overdose Recovery Program at Monmouth Medical Center, or if you or someone you know needs help, please call the RWJ Barnabas Health Institute for Prevention at 732-914-3815.

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PetOberfest

TOMS RIVER – Orchestrated by Jersey Shore Animal Foundation and hosted by Ocean County 4-H, PetOberfest is a free, fun-fi lled family event with food, music, 4-H animals on display, pet costume contest, vendors, pet photos, and rescues for adoption. Awards will be given for the prettiest, funniest, and most original

costumes.

This event celebrates the human animal bond while bringing the community together.

This event is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on October 15 at 1623 Whitesville Rd. For more information, visit jerseyshoreanimalfoundation.org.

OSK Buffet

TOMS RIVER – OSK of Toms River, for merly Our Special Kids of Toms River, Inc., is having a buffet dinner and cash bar, raff le and mini-auction with a cash 50/50 prize on October 15 at the Toms River Elks Lodge, 600 Washington St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Guests must be 18 years old and older to attend.

Tickets are $35 per person.

For more information, call chairperson Laura Weisneck at 732-237-3871 or co-chair Joyce Abrahamsen at 732255-1541.

Everyday Heroes Concert

SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Press Communications LLC will put on an Everyday Heroes Concert from 11 a.m. to dusk on the beach next to Casino Pier as a thank

you to all military and emergency service personnel who put their lives on the line.

The event is free.

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Blood Drive

OCEAN COUNTY – The American Red Cross will be holding a blood drive from 2 to 7 p.m. on September 26 at Moose Lodge 399, 1801 Bay Blvd., Ortley Beach.

They will be holding a blood drive from 2 to 7 p.m. on October 5 at the Toms River Hotel, 290 Route 37 East.

For more information, visit redcrossblood.org.

Vest-A-Cop

TOMS RIVER – This year’s Vest-a-Cop is from 4 to 9 p.m. on September 26 at Pizza Hut, Route 37. This is a 26-year tradition that has police officers trad-

ing in their ticket books for aprons and waiting on customers.

Money raised will go toward the department’s bullet proof vest fund.

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By: Robert C. Shea, Esq. & Dina M. Vicari, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates

Previous articles reviewed the land use application submission and presentation process; this article will review what is required to be performed after an approval is obtained. The memorialized approval is placed in written form called a Resolution.

Part of the Resolution outlines the Condition of Approval, which acts as a checklist of the items that must be submitted to zoning and engineering prior to obtaining construction permits. Satisfying those conditions is called Resolution Compliance.

Once an applicant receives the Resolution of approval, the first requirement is to prepare and publish a Notice of Decision.

This provides a general notice in the official newspaper as to the details of the approval received. Proof of this publication must be provided to the Board secretary.

Contained within the Resolution may also be requirements for various legal documents.

Examples of these documents are: Lot Consolidation Deeds, which consolidate various lots owned by the applicant under one lot number; Cross-Access Agreements, which will allow neighboring businesses or residents to utilize a common driveway or parking area; and Easements, which earmark certain portions of the property for access by other agencies to maintain or service utility structures or equipment which may be on the property, or may identify portions of the property that are to be undeveloped to preserve the environment or ensure visibility at an intersection.

Of course, this is not a comprehensive list and what is required depends on the specific reliefs granted in the applicant’s approval.

What is consistent throughout the process

is that these are legal Dina M. Vicari Esq. documents requiring the attachment of legal descriptions and reduced plans, requiring review and approval of the Board professionals and, in some cases, the documents must be recorded with the County Clerk. Certainly, the preparation of these documents is best performed by a qualified land use attorney.

Additionally, the Resolution may require plan revisions, payment of additional fees and escrows and approvals from outside agencies. Those agencies may be other local agencies, such as local sewerage, utility and municipal authorities; County agencies, such as Planning Board and Soil Conservation; and/or State agencies, such as NJDOT and NJDEP. Again, each applicant requires a combination of varying approvals. This office can coordinate the receipt of those approvals and prepare a final submission to the local land use board to successfully complete Resolution Compliance. Receiving Resolution Compliance approval will then allow the applicant to construct their proposed project.

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Explore Central Park And NY Museums With Bus Trip OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Parks and Recreation is sponsoring a bus trip to the Central Park area and Museum Mile September 29. The bus departs at 8 a.m. from the Beach Complex at Ocean County Park, 659 Ocean Ave. in Lakewood. The return time is 6:30 p.m.

Discover the many sites of the area, including the famous museums, movie sites and the Central Park Zoo. Restaurants in the area include the Boathouse and Tavern

on the Green.

Maps of the area and lists and prices of attractions to travel on your own will be supplied.

The cost is $35 per person and includes bus only, no admissions.

To register, send a check payable to County of Ocean to Ocean County Parks & Recreation, 1198 Bandon Road, Toms River, N.J., 08753.

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Professional Profile Garden State Radiation Oncology

Toms River Surgeon Dr. Barbara Schneider Saves Lives, One Breast At A Time

By Joyce Blay Cancer patients have a “breast” friend in Toms River surgical specialist Dr. Barbara P. Schneider, M.D., F.A.C.S., radiation oncology.

Dr. Schneider believes in treating the whole patient.

“Breast cancer is not just a medical illness, it’s a psychological illness,” she tells a visitor. “Patients not only ask themselves, ‘Am I going to live?’ They also ask themselves, ‘What am I going to look like?’

While Dr. Schneider treats men as well as women, she maintains that women as a group react to a diagnosis of breast cancer differently than men.

“Breast cancer is different from any other cancer because breasts are so visible and prominent in a woman,” Dr. Schneider says. “Breast cancer is almost a betrayal of who the patient is as a woman.”

A patient undergoing treatment for breast cancer may not only suffer the loss of a breast, but the loss of her hair.

Dr. Schneider is that patient’s staunch advocate, supported by a network of specialists that work with her to ensure that patients diagnosed with breast cancer receive the

most appropr iate plan of treatment.

“I feel very strongly about my patients,” she says. “I give them a treatment plan that addresses all of their needs.”

The years have only strengthened her resolve to continue that practice.

Dr. Schneider began her academic career as a biology major at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY. In 1977, she graduated from Albany Medical College. She interned at Bronx Municipal Hospital Center in New York City, then completed the rest of her 5-year surgical residency at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx.

In 19 8 5, D r. Sc hnei der brought her medical expertise to Toms River, NJ, where she opened a private practice.

She has hospital privileges with Community Medical Center.

Because Dr. Schneider is a woman, she of fer s the predominantly female breast cancer patients she treats a uniquely empathetic and compassionate understanding of their needs.

She also offers a range of other surgical procedures in the treatment of various diagnosed conditions.

While Dr. Schneider treats

many different conditions, the majority of her patients are diagnosed with breast cancer.

Each breast is as individual as the person being treated, Dr. Schneider maintains. Her goal is to save both patient and breast. As an expert in the technique of oncoplastic surger y, which inc reases the rate of breast conservation, she has a greater rate of success than many other surgeons nationwide reported. Her local recurrence rate following breast conserving surgery is less than 1% compared to a nationwide rate of 9.7%.

All patients are in good hands as soon as they enter Dr. Schneider’s office, conveniently located next to Community Medical Center. Dr. Schneider’s two experienced assistants share her philosophy, she says. They expertly assess each patient in order to triage their needs prior to seeing Dr. Schneider.

Patients praise Dr. Schneider’s work and her results in comments posted online.

“You and your staff were professional, compassionate and caring,” Gail wrote in her online rating of Dr. Schneider.

“I’d recommend you to anyone.”

Another patient expressed gratitude to Dr. Schneider for

Dr. Barbara P. Schneider, M.D., F.A.C.S. the results she achieved.

“Thank you for 6 years cancer free!” Donna exclaimed in her online comment.

Still another patient commented on Dr. Schneider’s warmth and understanding, as well as the quality of her surgical expertise.

“I felt as if you knew me although we had just met,” Sue wrote in an online post. “You took all my fears, worries, and concerns put them on a table and tackled them BEFORE I had the chance to verbalize them. You do know the “being” beyond the human and made a scary situation very calm. I had no post- op pain and have never seen such a beautiful incision line.”

In 2015, Dr. Schneider received the Compassionate Doctor Recognition from Vitals, a New Jersey organization that annually honors the nation’s favorite doctors based on patient reviews and ratings.

For the past 35 years, Dr. Schneider has strived to help

her patients survive, as well as thrive, despite a diagnosis of breast cancer.

The odds are increasingly in their favor.

“A diagnosis of breast cancer is no longer a death sentence,” Dr. Schneider says. “One of the biggest reasons is the inc reased use of sc reen ing mammograms since the 1980s. Why should anyone check out at age 70 when they may have a good quality of life until they’re 90? At any age, a screening mammogram is the best investment a woman can make in her quality of life.”

For further information, visit Dr. Schneider’s Web site at barbaraschneidermd.com.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Schneider’s office, located at 9 Hospital Drive, Suite C210, Toms River, NJ 08755, call 732-244 -2060.

Office hours are Monday and Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The office is closed on weekends.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of September 24-September 30

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (Mar 21- Apr. 19): Don’t sweat the small stuff. Stay focused on the overall objectives and don’t allow minor difficulties sidetrack you from making progress. Plot your moves carefully and strategically before taking action this week.

TAURUS (Apr. 20- May 20): Recharge those batteries. Use time off to your advantage.

Take a well-deserved rest before getting back into the daily grind. A friend or loved one may wish to engage in a deep, philosophical discussion in the week to come.

GEMINI (May 21- June 20): Find the balance between confidence and arrogance. You may be able to back up what you say with concrete action but it is the manner in which you do it that may put someone off. Use humility this week.

CANCER (June 21- July 22): Keep your emotions in check. A disagreement with an ill-tempered individual could escalate in the week ahead if you allow it. Prioritize tasks in order of importance so that a heavy workload doesn’t bog you down.

LEO (July 23- Aug. 22): Watch your step.

Be mindful of your manners in the week ahead as some people may be quick to take offense or start an argument. If an offer seems too good to be true, just wait for the inevitable catch.

VIRGO (Aug. 23- Sept. 22): You’ve got to give a little to get a little. Negotiations will go more smoothly in the week ahead if both parties agree to make sacrifices. Relax when meeting new people rather than being too formal and straitlaced.

LIBRA (Sept. 23- Oct. 22.): Stay calm, cool and collected this week. Keep your head while everyone around you is losing theirs to diffuse a difficult situation. Someone’s sales pitch may be attractive but you aren’t likely to fall for it.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23- Nov. 21): Be sure that the only toes you’re standing on are your own.

In your zeal to get a new project underway, you may inadvertently push someone out of the loop.

Plan your course of action carefully this week.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22- Dec. 21): Don’t bite off more than you can chew. This week your need to succeed may cause you to take on responsibilities that you can’t adequately handle. Finish up current tasks before starting anything new.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22- Jan. 19): Look before you leap. Starting a new task that you are not properly prepared for could prove disastrous.

Someone who offers you an attractive deal this week may not be telling the whole story.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20- Feb. 18): Nip it in the bud. You have the wisdom and foresight to prevent a friend or loved one from making a foolish mistake. Steer clear of those who seem to be itching for a fight in the upcoming week.

PISCES (Feb. 19- Mar. 20): Agree to disagree. No matter how hard you argue or how passionate you are about your beliefs you are never going to change someone’s mind. A relationship started this week may have lasting consequences.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Autumn App Rich In Flavor, Light On Calories

By Wolfgang Puck

The first day of autumn is days away, and the thoughts of many enthusiastic home cooks are beginning to shift from outdoor to indoor entertaining. It’s a great time of year for dinner parties, too, with the evenings closing in while the frenzy of holiday parties is still mercifully more than two months away.

But with summer still here, I’d like to share some advice I think is very important, based on my own interest in providing delicious, nutritious, high-quality meals to my family, friends and everyone who dines in my restaurants. That advice is: Don’t let the change of seasons derail you from your own commitment to healthful cooking and eating.

As I detail in my recent book “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Healthy,” soon to come out in a new paperback edition, even the most elegant, special-occasion recipes can be cooked in ways that reduce fat, sugar and salt while maximizing not only flavor but also all kinds of beneficial ingredients. Case in point is a new, lighter (but no less delicious) version of an appetizer I’ve been serving for years: my butterflied baked shrimp with herbed breadcrumbs.

Bearing in mind that we eat with our eyes before food ever passes our lips, I butterfly the shrimps to create a satisfyingly beautiful presentation as well as to ensure they cook both quickly and evenly. I then coat the shrimp with just enough breadcrumbs to give them a golden-brown, crunchy surface, using a little olive oil to help the coating stick in place of the melted butter I once used decades ago. A trio of fresh herbs enlivens the coating, along with a pinch of the traditional Basque seasoning called Espelette pepper, for which you can substitute cayenne or hot paprika if you can’t find it in a specialty market.

In similar spirit, I enhance the dish by adding moisture and flavor with a streamlined version of aioli. That classic southern French sauce uses egg-rich mayonnaise as its base; but, for this recipe, I instead substitute nonfat Greek-style yogurt, which miraculously feels and tastes rich. To amp up the sauce, I use caramelized garlic - made easily at home - in place of the usual raw garlic.

Through such subtle yet significant changes, a once-indulgent dish becomes admirably lean, with fewer than a third of its calories coming from fat. Serve it as an appetizer for an autumn dinner party; or, if you like, double the portion size for a light but very satisfying main course. Either way, the results will make you want to entertain more often this autumn.

BUTTERFLIED BAKED SHRIMP WITH HERBED BREADCRUMBS AND ROASTED GARLIC LEMON YOGURT AIOLI Serves 4 For the shrimp: 3/4 cup (185 mL) fresh whole-grain breadcrumb 3/4 pound (375 g) extra-large shrimp (16 shrimp), peeled and deveined Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano leaves 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves 2 teaspoons minced garlic

1/4 teaspoon ground Espelette pepper or hot paprika 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 4 cups packed baby arugula leaves, rinsed well and patted dry Juice of 1/2 lemon For the aioli: 3/4 cup (185 mL) nonfat plain Greek yogurt 4 1/2 tablespoons mashed roasted garlic, homemade (recipe follows) or store-bought 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon honey Pinch cayenne pepper Pinch freshly ground black pepper Kosher salt Lemon wedges, for garnish Preheat the oven to 400 F (200 C).

For the shrimp, evenly spread the breadcrumbs on a rimmed baking sheet and toast in the oven until golden brown, about 10 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning. Remove from the oven, transfer to a mixing bowl, and set aside. Raise the oven temperature to 500 F (260 C).

With a small, sharp knife, butterfly each shrimp by slicing along the length of its outer curve where the vein was removed, cutting half to two-thirds of the way down through it, from just in front of the tail to the head end; be careful not to cut all the way through.

Turn each shrimp over and gently make three shallow perpendicular slits across the other side to prevent them from curling. Lightly season all over with salt and black pepper. Set aside.

Add the basil, oregano, parsley, thyme, garlic and Espelette pepper to the bowl with breadcrumbs.

Season to taste with salt and black pepper and toss.

Brush the bottom of a large ovenproof skillet with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Press the open side of each shrimp into the oil in the skillet, then dredge in the crumb mixture, pressing down firmly so the crumbs coat the shrimp well. Place all the shrimp, coated side up, in the skillet in a single layer. Bake until the shrimp are just cooked through, turning pink and white, and the crumbs are deep golden brown, about 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, put the arugula in a large bowl, add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and the lemon juice, season with salt and black pepper, and toss well. Divide among four serving plates.

For the roasted garlic lemon yogurt aioli, in a medium bowl, combine the yogurt, roasted garlic, lemon juice, honey, cayenne, black pepper and salt to taste. Stir well.

To serve, arrange the shrimp, breadcrumbs up, on each plate. Serve with lemon wedges, passing the sauce at the table.

ROASTED GARLIC Makes about 1/4 cup (60 mL) 4 whole heads garlic 1/3 cup (80 mL) extra-virgin olive oil Preheat the oven to 375 F (190 C).

Arrange the garlic heads in a small roasting pan and drizzle with the oil, turning to coat.

Roast until very tender when gently squeezed with a hand protected with an oven glove, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Set aside at room temperature until cool enough to handle.

When cool, cut the heads crosswise in half with a serrated knife. Squeeze the softened pulp from each half. Transfer to a container, cover and refrigerate. Use as needed within three or four days.

(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.

Page 36, The Toms River Times, September 24, 2016

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