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–Photos by Chris Lundy The rail trail in Lacey is used for passive recreation. (Inset) The curb cuts for St. Pius X are already in the rail trail. By Chris Lundy LACEY – Environmental groups are upset that an appellate court upheld the DEP’s deci-
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By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – State Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin told politicians assembled at the Ocean County Mayor’s Association meeting how to plan for environmental improvements and updated them on the status of several key issues. Martin was the guest speaker at the April 20 meeting, held at The Grove restaurant, adjacent to the Howard
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Johnson’s on Hooper Avenue. He assured the crowd that although the administration of Gov. Chris Christie is coming to an end, the department won’t coast to a stop. It will continue to work on the goals of environmental protection and advocacy. Part of this is behind the scenes, in the form of changing regulations to streamline processes. For example, the DEP has guided more than 340 (Updates - See Page 5)
north off of Lacey Road. The town applied again and the road was approved. This decision was appealed by environmental groups. The appellate division of the Supreme Court ultimately allowed the road. The road will be built alongside a bicycle/ walking path. This path will join the rail trail that snakes through several towns, and follows the general path of a long-defunct Central Jersey Railroad line. Environmental groups, headed up by the Lacey Rail Trail Environmental Committee, lamented (Rail Trail - See Page 12)
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DEP, NRC, Town Discusses Oyster Creek’s Fate By Chris Lundy LACEY – Local and state officials discussed the future of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Power Plant, which is in the process of closure. Locally, the closure of the plant means a steady decline in tax revenue until something comes in to take its place. The issue came up at the April 13 Township Committee meeting when Public Works employee Kevin Flynn asked for more money and support for the department. There are vehicles past their useful lifespan, and roads that need to be paved. The town, he said, needs to support the department better so they can continue to do the work that needs to be done in town. Township Committee members outlined purchases that have been made and projects that were done. However, “We can’t do everything every year,” Mayor Peter Curatolo said. As the plant continues its closure, which will likely take many years, the revenue coming in to the town will slowly decline. The town has to prepare for that financially. “We don’t want the legacy to be poor planning,” he said. Committeeman Steven Kennis pointed out (Oyster Creek - See Page 4)
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what happened to two towns - Vernon, Vermont and Zion, Illinois - when their nuclear plants closed. When Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Plant closed, its host town of Vernon, Vermont had to disband its police force. According to local newspaper the Brattleboro Reformer, the residents had a referendum to determine whether to make the cut. Local police were closed, as well as other services in its 2015 fiscal year budget. By way of comparison, Vernon’s proposed total town budget was about $2.1 million. Lacey’s budget is about $30 million. In Zion, Illinois, many of the houses were abandoned. They were bought up by landlords and turned into rentals, bringing property values down in the town. The Chicago Sun-Times wrote in January that the $19.5 million in taxes that Zion Nuclear Power Station brought in went down to $1.5 million after it closed in 1998. The mayor of the town refers to the spent fuel rods still being stored there as “a nuclear waste dump.” These were both worst case scenarios, Kennis said. However, if no gas line is approved to turn the property into a gas-electric plant,
or some other large tenant doesn’t go there, the worst case scenario might happen. “Unless something changes, everyone will have to do more with less,” he said. Committeeman Tim McDonald acknowledged that the town has a problem with outdated equipment, and public works has been frustrated with not getting the equipment needed to do everything that needs to be done. However, the closing plant has shaded every financial decision they make. “I am scared to death” of what could happen to the town when the plant closes without an alternative tenant, he said. “Those fuel rods will never leave Lacey Township,” he said, regretting this, because Lacey had never agreed to store the material forever. Yucca Mountain, the nuclear waste repository, has been closed. Time is of the essence in getting a new tenant in the spot, because 60 nuclear plants are going offline by 2025. That means every town will be looking for new tenants. There are a limited number of companies that are looking for new real estate of this nature and Lacey can’t be left behind, he said. “We have to make it attractive to come in,” he said, noting the town has been working with lawmakers to help smooth the way. A resident, Jesse Ehrnstrom, who is running for committee, suggested a wind or
solar farm as a measure to help out with taxes and energy needs now, because the regulations to get a new tenant could take years and years. McDonald said it would still take years to get a solar or wind farm approved. The DEP and Oyster Creek Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin spoke recently to the Ocean County Mayor’s Association. After the meeting, he spoke with the Southern Ocean Times about the fate of the spent fuel rods. “We’ve been working with (parent company) Exelon, and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission,” Martin said. “Right now, the fuel will remain there.” The fuel rods have to cool for at least five years, then stay in dry casks for even longer. “We’d prefer to move them sooner rather than later. The bigger challenge is that there is no storage in the country,” he said. The NRC and Oyster Creek Meanwhile, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission cited plant owner Exelon for deficient maintenance work. Inspectors, in 2016, saw a problem with one of the five electromatic relief valves, which would be used to depressurize the
reactor during a pipe break. It was determined to be a “white” safety finding. On the color-coded chart to determine problems, white means “low to moderate” safety significance. It is just above a green finding, but below yellow and red. It is the lowest finding that would require additional NRC oversight. “These valves serve a key safety function and therefore it is important that they be available to help mitigate severe accidents at the plant,” said NRC Region I Administrator Dan Dorman. This caused the NRC to perform a supplemental inspection to make sure the problem has been fixed, the release stated. Upon its return, the problem was fixed. Exelon’s Site Communication Manager Suzanne D’Ambrosio released a statement to the press about the incident: “Exelon Generation and the NRC share a common goal of safe and excellent operations. While we appreciated the opportunity to discuss our concerns with this potential white finding, we are disappointed in the results. As always, we will continue to work alongside the NRC to ensure that Oyster Creek is operated with the highest level of safety and precision.” She did not comment on the fate of the spent fuel rods for this story.
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Continued From Page 1 cases to alternative dispute resolution. This keeps disputes out of the courts, and cuts down on the costs and time consumption of the parties. The result has been an 80 percent success rate - success meaning that both parties walked away from the table happy. “We have not changed standards,” but fi xed regulations, he said. The laws protecting the environment have not lapsed, rather, the paperwork behind it all has been reduced. With new laws going on the books all the time, it becomes difficult for applicants to get information to the correct DEP employee, and navigate the maze-like permitting process. Therefore, a goal was to cut back on a lot of the paperwork that needed to get done. “In the old days, they used to bring boxes and boxes of papers to the offices,” he said. What Mayors Should Do Martin advised the politicians in attendance what steps they should take to get work done in their town. He encouraged them to seek out Environmental Infrastructure Trust Fund money to replace the aging infrastructure for water and sewer lines. These are low-interest, long-term loans. They should address flooding on their own now, with a combination of shortterm and long-term plans, he said. “There is no money in the state to deal
The Southern Ocean Times, April 29, 2017, Page 5 with Back Bay flooding,” he said. Therefore, local governments must be responsible to install bulkheads and pump stations. At the same time, they should be putting into place plans for the next 10 or 20 years. Public Access Public access to beaches was one of the bullet points he wanted to address. “This administration inherited a bit of a mess on public access,” he said. The former way of thinking was that every town needed uniform regulations. However, it makes more sense to cater the regulations to the specific needs of each town. Indeed, towns should construct their own plans and get them approved by the state, as long as the plans meet guidelines for good public access policy. Summer Flounder Martin promised to continue to fight regulations limiting the size of summer flounder, otherwise known as fluke. The worst part of the regulations would increase the minimum size from 17 inches to 19 inches. The problem with this is that the females are generally larger, so this would make females be caught disproportionately more than males. This would severely hurt future stocks. “We’re pushing back really hard” against these regulations, he said, adding that it would be devastating to a number of industries, from sport fishing and charter boats to restaurants. “It will cost us thousands of jobs and billions of dollars.”
The DEP and Trump L. Stanton Hales, Jr., director of the Barnegat Bay Partnership, asked Martin how the DEP will function under the proposed budget cuts to environmental causes put forth by President Donald Trump. Martin said that the DEP has some autonomy when it comes to governing the
state’s environmental regulations, which offers more protections. Even so, when looking over the federal budget, it looks like there would be very little cut from the DEP. There are still a lot of steps to go before the budget is fi nalized, and all the DEP can do is keep an eye on it, he said.
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Letters To The Editor The Truth About Orthodox Jews Matters I am responding to a letter in the March 18 Jackson Times submitted by Joseph Flanner y regarding Orthodox Jews, dormitories, and ordinances thereabout. In his letter entitled With Due Respect, Mr. Flannery makes one point, in particular, with which I take exception. Like Mr. Flannery, I am married to a Jew. Like Mr. Flannery, I do not want dormitories, and, in my case, any further development of any kind in Jackson. In my 18 years here, I believe we have seen more than enough development to suffice the needs of our suburban community. But I digress. Mr. Flannery writes: “I see the Jewish population forcing and pushing their cultural and religious way of life on Jackson, its residents and our neighbors. The way it had done in Lakewood for years.” Not only is this not true, but it will, no doubt, serve to exacerbate the recent divisiveness brought about by the aforementioned controversial development. To believe that Lakewood’s Orthodox – or any other Jewish Orthodox community for that matter – is attempting to “force [its] religious ways of life” on anyone – in Jackson or elsewhere – is entirely misguided. Although my husband is a practicing Jew, he is (obviously) not a member of the Orthodox community
for he’d not have married Just like any that come with it regardless Letters To opportunity. The Editor a non-Jew if he was. Most of his family, however, is observant, that is, they keep kosher, keep Shabbas, and steadfastly observe all of the various holidays and fasts required of strictly adherent Jews. Hence as someone who has been there up close and personal for many years, and who has celebrated many occasions with their (Hasidic) rabbi and his wonderful family who accept me despite being a shiksa, I can tell you for a fact that religious Jews have no interest in “forcing or pushing their cultural and religious ways” on anyone. In fact, they are more inclined to live a cloistered existence than to assimilate with the “outside world.” Why? Because strictly adhering to the tenants of Judaism is paramount to the observant community. In fact, toward this end, they not only live by The Torah but “put a wall around” it as well, meaning not only do they live according to their holy scriptures, but they go a step further to avoid temptation by keeping amongst themselves. That said, the idea that Orthodox Jews are somehow attempting to have the residents of Jackson live according to their ways simply does not comport with this, in fact, it flies squarely in its face. So the question then becomes: what is behind the Orthodox Jewish community’s push to develop in Jackson in accordance with its religious practices? Simple. Space and business
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other culture would do given the need. Most religious Jews are moving to New Jersey from Brooklyn. Brooklyn is and has been congested for decades. Lakewood is also quickly filling to the brim if it is not already. The next logical step? Spreading out into the neighboring towns. The Orthodox are essentially doing what any other community does when it sees what it perceives to be the geographic opportunity to grow. I am a native of Staten Island and I can tell you that we experienced the very same thing. Italian-Americans were pouring in from Brooklyn like mighty flood waters. And with them came their (alien) ways. I’m an Italian-American, but I grew up in a different world from those who sought to “take over” my cherished homeland. We didn’t fight it. It unfolded before our eyes while we sat and watched as though we had to. It was a different time. The builders and politicians and whomever had their hands in the cookie jar took full advantage at our expense. The Staten Island I knew is now long since dead and gone. It’s barely recognizable. What happened there is now happening here. But…make no mistake, it’s not just the Orthodox who are looking to ravage Jackson. We must keep our eye on the ball because while we are busy running about with our pitchforks and torches and hair on fire over the religious community attempting to plant their flag, there are others – not part of the Orthodox community – attempting to do (and doing) the very thing for which we condemn them. Builders and government officials alike see available land and the dollar signs
of religious affiliation. They will tell us it’s for our own good; that it is “progress,” and they even threaten that our taxes will rise if we do not submit…but we know better. To wrap up, I think that Mr. Flannery’s piece is a reminder that it is important for us to avoid jumping to unfounded and baseless conclusions when it comes to our Jewish neighbors. It would behoove us to judge their behavior based on facts, not what we “feel” is behind it. As long as we keep to a standard that applies to everyone when it comes to development, and we keep religion and the unfounded stigmas that come with it apart from our decision making, we can peacefully coexist while keeping Jackson from becoming just another overpopulated, congested town riddled with long lines, heavy traffic, and escalating taxes. Teresa Zerilli-Edelglass Jackson, NJ
Law Enforcement Is A Noble Profession Every 61 hours in the United States, a police officer is killed in the line of duty. National Police Week is May 14 to 20. It is to pay special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others. During this time we remember Detective Marc Anthony DiNardo of the Jersey City Police Department, Police Officer Chris Matlosz of the Lakewood Police Depar t ment and countless others. It is a noble profession. Jim Nowacki Brick, NJ
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Congressman MacArthur Calls On State Leaders To Pass Addiction Recovery Legislation From The Desk Of
Congressman Tom MacArthur N EW J ERSEY – O n Apr il 11, Congressman MacArthur wrote a letter to Governor Christie and
other leaders in Trenton urging them to create a fair and well-crafted involuntary commitment process
for those struggling with substance abuse. “As a co-chair of the Congressional Bipartisan Heroin Task Force, I’m committed to working with my colleagues to fi nd effective ways to treat the addiction crisis across the country and in my home state,” said Congressman Tom MacA r t hu r. “O ne impor tant problem that
needs to be addressed is the difficultly of treating people who are not capable of seeking or choosing the help they desperately need. Parents, like Lisa and Bill Vandegrift, try everything to save their child’s life, but fi nd that someone suffering from addiction often cannot choose to seek the help they need. I’m urging Governor Christie and our
state government leaders to develop a careful and fair involuntary commitment process for those struggling with substance abuse so they can get the help they need.” Lisa Vandegrift of Pember ton Tow n sh ip said , “When I reached out to Congressman MacArthur he immediately sat down with my family and me to
discuss our ideas to help those who are struggling with addiction. Once my daughter Sabrina passed, I decided to turn my grief into an effort to help families avoid the pain of losing a child. This legislation will save lives the day it is signed and I stand with Congressman MacArthur in calling on our leaders in Trenton to get it done.”
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Governor Chris Christie NEW JERSEY – Governor Chris Christie visited NJ 2-1-1 on April 6 to personally thank the community resource specialists who he
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He credited the staff by saying that at NJ 2-1-1 callers would find, “A warm and informed response and the help they needed to take the next step.” NJ 2-1-1 powers ReachNJ, New Jersey’s Addiction Helpline. First introduced in the Governor’s State of the State address on January 10, ReachNJ provides those with an addiction a clear path to recovery.
The governor also announced the expansion of the ReachNJ campaign, which promotes life-saving treatment and services to families and individuals fighting addiction. During his remarks, he highlighted startling statistics, including: One American dies every 19 minutes from an overdose of heroin or prescription opioid.
Drug overdoses now kill more people than gun homicides and car crashes. In New Jersey, the drug overdose death rate increased nearly 22 percent between 2014 and 2015, with a 30 percent increase in heroin deaths over the previous year. In our state, four times the number of people died of drug overdoses than were murdered in 2016 and three
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Menendez, Colleagues Urge SEC To Issue New Global Transparency Rule For Big Oil, Gas Industry
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) joined Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Md.) and eight of their colleagues in a letter to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Tuesday, following up on the February repeal by Congressional Republicans of a SEC r ule to increase transparency and accountability in extractive industries. The SEC was instructed by Congress to issue its rule by Section 1504 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Refor m a nd Consu mer Protection Act, a provision
written by Senator Cardin and for mer Republican Senator Dick Lugar. The ‘Cardin-Lugar’ provision instructed the SEC to create a rule requiring domestic and foreign oil, gas and mineral companies traded on U.S. stock exchanges to publish the payments they make to foreign governments as the price to operate in those countries. In their letter, the Senators urge the SEC leadership to, “promptly re-issue a new anti-corruption rule implementing Section 1504… that is consistent with both Congressional intent and
the ext ractive indust r y transparency laws in effect in thirty other countries.” Joining Senator Menendez and Cardin were U.S. Senators Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), Sherrod Brown ( D - O h io), E d M a r ke y (D-Mass.), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Jeanne Shaheen (D -N.H.), Ch r is Coons (D-Del.), and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.). The Senators also added that, “this anti-cor r uption transparency rule is necessary, particularly in times of conflict and market volatility. In such an
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Southern Regional Boys Track And Field Throwers
MANAHAWKIN – The Southern Regional Boys Track & Field throwers had a great showing at the 2017 Bridgeton Relays on April 8. The relay team of Bill Opet, Joe Miele, Joe Guglielmo, and Liam Andersen took first in javelin, second in disc and third in shot. Joe Miele had furthest throw in the disc with 158’8.
–Photo courtesy Southern Regional School District. Boys Track & Field Throwers Bill Opet, Joe Miele, Joe Guglielmo and Liam Andersen.
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SHIP BOTTOM – The Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce announced that Trip Advisor’s family travel site, Family Vacation Critic, included Long Beach Island on its “10 Best Beaches for Families in 2017” list – the only beach community in New Jersey to make the list. “It was a pleasure to work with the team from Family Vacation Critic” states Lori Pepenella, CEO and Destination Marketing Director for the regional chamber and accredited DMO. “We advocated to be included on the list by providing what our members are bringing to the area that make the experience complete. Along with the descriptions and reasons to visit, the chamber sent over several photos to help build their case.” Listed in the article are Chamber members SurfLight Theatre in Beach Haven and DayMark in Barnegat Light. The free events happening at Fantasy Island were also included as being new
and updated each year. Family-friendly hotels included long-time Chamber member the Sea Spray Motel. “Focusing on performances and our Beach Culture Redefined campaign made the perfect pitch” added Pepenella. Family Vacation Critic® is a comprehensive online travel resource for families that offers reviews of family hotels, resort and destinations. The site features vacation ideas, family travel tips and an online forum for family travelers. Family Vacation Critic is published by The Independent Traveler, Inc., a subsidiary of TripAdvisor, Inc. To read the full article, go to familyvacationcritic.com/10-best-beaches-for-families/art. To find out more about the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce, stop into our visitor center at 265 West Ninth Street, call 609494-7211 or go to visitLBIregion.com.
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WARETOWN – The Township of Ocean Recreation Department is offering basic water color classes instructed by June Merrifield at the Community Center, 239 11th Street. Participants can chose to attend classes on Wednesdays or Thursdays – May 10, 17 24 or May 11, 18 or 25 from 1 to 3 p.m. Come relax and enjoy learning a new skill. Finish a painting each week that will be ready
for framing. Cost is $30 if you bring your own supplies or $40 if you do not bring your own supplies. Checks should be made payable to Ocean Township Recreation. Call June Merrifield at 609-698-4761 if you have any questions about the classes. Visit twpoceannj.gov/recreation/2017/watercolor-class-0517.pdf for more information.
Southern Regional Concert Choir Awarded For Excellence
MANAHAWKIN – On April 4, the Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission, in conjunction with Ocean County College and the Jay & Linda Grunin Foundation, presented its 6th annual Salute to Ocean County: A Celebration of Arts and Heritage. The event honored Ocean County’s outstanding cultural organizations and recognized exceptional local artists, historians, preservationists, educators and government leaders. In addition, the evening featured performances by students Critiqued for Excellence as
part of the 2017 Teen Arts Festival of Ocean County. The Teen Arts Festival is a prominent showcase for young artists. Students from a selection of local high schools in the county exhibit, perform and present their work, which is then critiqued by professional artists throughout the state. The Southern Regional Jazz Ensemble and Concert Choir were both Critiqued for Excellence and performed at the event. The evening concluded with the Concert Choir being awarded the grand prize of $5,000 for their performance.
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–Photos courtesy Southern Regional School District (Left) Caleb Rossi. (Right) Southern Regional Boys Golf team. MANAHAWKIN – Southern Regional Boys Golfer Caleb Rossi shot a 76 and placed 10th at the Garden State Invitational at Blue Heron Pines on April 5. Southern Regional Boys Golf won the 2017 Pinelands Wildcat Invitational for the second
consecutive season. The Rams shot a 318 and dominated the field. Matt Rizzo took first place but lost on match of card to finish second. Nick Campanelli and Caleb Rossi each shot 79 to finish third and fourth place, respectively.
Lacey PD Make Five DUI Arrests In One Week
LACEY – Lacey Township Police Officers responded to five people who were driving while under the influence during the week of April 7 to 14. All arrestees had their vehicles impounded and were issued traffic summonses upon release. All arrestees were issues reckless driving charges, and two drivers were also faced with
charges of having open containers of alcohol in their vehicles. Three out of the five drivers were females. The arrests were made in Forked River between the hours of 7:30 p.m. and 11:40 p.m., with the exception of one arrest that was made at 1 a.m. the next morning.
Mason Jar Carrier Basket Class
TUCKERTON – Join Mary May at the Tuckerton Seaport on May 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a fun class weaving two baskets with swing handles. Each basket will hold a mason jar and stand 5” high, 3” wide and 3” long, not including the swing handle. Fee is $35 for seaport members and $40
for non-members. A materials fee of $25 for two baskets is due to the instructor on class day. Please call 609-296-8868 to register. Pre-registration is required by May 13. The Tuckerton Seaport is located at 120 West Main Street.
Bunco Night Fundraiser
LITTLE EGG HARBOR – The Zonta Club’s Bunco Night fundraiser is at John & Sonia’s Luncheonette, 978 Radio Road, on May 18 at 7 p.m.
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Lacey Township Police Blotter
LACEY – On April 4 at 9:43 p.m., Officer Christopher Meyler observed a suspicious male walking in the area of Route 9 and Oak Street in Forked River. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of 23-year-old Beachwood man for possession of a controlled dangerous substance. He was transported to Police Headquarters, processed and later released after receiving a criminal summons for Possession of Marijuana 50 Grams or Less. On April 4 at 4:35 p.m., Officer Michael Verwey responded to the 800 block of Buena Vista Road in Forked River for a possible theft. The complainant reported that between 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. on April 4, an unknown person or persons entered the residence and stole medication from his bedroom. No other items were reported stolen from the residence and there were no signs of forced entry. The theft is estimated at $50. The incident remains under investigation. On April 4 at 3:17 a.m., Officers John McKee and Robert Duffy responded to Bobwhite Court in Forked River for a report of a motor vehicle that struck a tree. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest a 19-year-old driver who lives on Bobwhite Court. He was transported to Police Headquarters, processed and released after receiving traffic summonses for DUI, Reckless Driving and Failure to Maintain Lane. The vehicle he was operating was impounded pursuant to John’s Law. On April 6 at 10:56 p.m., Officers Michael Baldasari, Jason Lee and Michael Verwey responded to the Walmart, 580 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor on a report of three shoplifters. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of a 40-year-old New Brunswick man for shoplifting merchandise valued at $1,800, hindering apprehension by initially providing a false name to police officers
and for possession of drug paraphernalia. In addition, three outstanding warrants were located for his arrest. A 23-year-old Bound Brook man was also arrested for shoplifting merchandise valued at $1800, Possession of Heroin and Possession of Marijuana 50 Grams or Less. A 28-year-old from New Brunswick was also arrested for shoplifting merchandise valued at $1,800. All three subjects were transported to Police Headquarters and processed. They were charged on complaint warrants and lodged in the Ocean County Correctional Facility. On April 6 at 9:17 p.m., Officer Anthony Sarno conducted a traffic stop on Route 9 near Jones Road in Forked River. Investigation at the scene led to the arrest of the driver, identified as 21-year-old Forked River man for possession of drug paraphernalia. He was transported to Police Headquarters, processed and later released after receiving a criminal summons for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. On April 6 at 2 p.m. Officers Brian Holt and Daniel Ricciardella responded to Kohl’s at 304 Route 9 North in Forked River on a report of two female shoplifters. Investigation at the scene led to the arrests of a 41-year-old Waretown female for shoplifting merchandise valued at $272.49 and 33-year-old Waretown woman for shoplifting merchandise valued at $397. They were transported to Police Headquarters, processed and later released after receiving a criminal summons for Shoplifting. On April 6 at 10:46 a.m., Officer Michael Hein responded to the 1200 block of Kennebec Road in Forked River for a theft report. The victim reported that between 12 p.m. on April 5 and 10 a.m. on April 6, an unknown person or persons stole two new screens off the windows of his residence. The screens were valued at $20 each
Spend An Afternoon In Paris With The Friends Of The Library
SHIP BOTTOM – The Friends of the Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “The Paris Luncheon,” featuring New Jersey author, Lisa Anselmo, at Bisque Restaurant, 21st St. and Long Beach Blvd., on May 3 from noon to 3 p.m. Lisa Anselmo, author of My (Part-Time) Paris Life, has spent most of her professional career in magazine publishing, working on such iconic brands as Allure, Mademoiselle, InStyle, and People. She’s been everything from a creative director to an opera singer. Anselmo started traveling to Paris regularly more than ten years ago to cover fashion trade shows. After losing her mother to breast cancer, she was motivated to buy an apartment in Paris. The cost of the luncheon is $30 per person, which includes salad and dessert, and a choice of Chicken Francaise or Penne with Blush Sauce, which must be selected at time of ticket purchase. Tickets may be purchased at the LBI Branch of the Ocean County Library, 217 S. Central Ave., Surf City, or from members of the Friends of the Island Library. Only 80 tickets will be available for sale and must be purchased by
April 22. Attendees are encouraged to dress with a Parisian flair. The author will be signing copies of her book, which will be available for sale for cash only. There will also be a silent auction. Cash or checks will be accepted for auction items. Proceeds from this event benefit the Friends of the Island Library. The Friends support the Library by enhancing facilities, such as funding the new digital sign, and providing services and programs, such as Brain Games, Writer’s Group, and many cultural programs throughout the year. In addition, the Friends sponsor both the Kay Jones Memorial Scholarship and Eleanor Smith Memorial Scholarship. Complementing this program, visit the LBI Branch in April to enjoy a collection of French-themed items in the display case in the lobby of the Library. In addition, the Library will display books relating to France, including the author’s book, My (Part-Time) Paris Life, by St. Martin’s Press. Branch hours are Monday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Lacey Recreation Adult Day Trips
LACEY – The Lacey Township Recreation Department is currently taking registration for its spring adult day trips. These popular trips are scheduled throughout the spring and will bring residents to popular destinations throughout the region. Trips in May and June are as follows: May 4 is a trip to the Count Basie Theater in Red Bank for the Grammy award winning ensemble “Mariachi Los Camperos,” in what should be a perfect lead-in to Cinco de Mayo the following day. The bus will depart from the Gille Park parking lot at 9:30 a.m. and cost is $16 per person. Lunch will be on your own. May 11 is a trip to the Columbus Market in Columbus, NJ. The bus will depart from the Gille Park parking lot at 8 a.m. for a great afternoon of shopping, tasting and antiquing. Lunch will be on your own at the market and the cost for this trip is $6 per person. May 17 is a trip to PNC Bank Arts Center to see “Gary Puckett and The Union Gap.” The bus will depart from the Gille Park parking lot at 11 a.m. for what is sure to be an entertaining concert. The cost is $6 per person and is recommended to bring your own lunch. May 18 is a trip to the Cape May Zoo. This bus will depart Gille Park at 8:30 a.m. and the cost for this trip is $6 a person. We will be stopping for lunch on our way home from the zoo, but it
is not included in the price. May 23 is a trip to PNC Bank Arts Center to see a classical artist Michael Amante. The bus will depart from the Gille Park parking lot at 11 a.m. The cost is $6 per person and it is recommended to bring your own lunch. June 6 is a trip to the Lakewood Blue Claws Minor League Baseball Team as they take on the Kannapolis Intimidators. The bus will depart from the Gille Park parking lot at 9:45 a.m. for a great afternoon of watching America’s favorite pastime. For those 55 and older, vouchers for a free hot dog, chips and soda will be provided. The cost of this trip is $11 per person. June 13 is a tip to PNC Bank Arts Center to see a performance by “The Osmonds.” The bus will depart from the Gille Park parking lot at 11 a.m. The cost is $6 per person and it is recommended to bring your own lunch. Lacey Township residents can register for these programs at the Recreation Office, 818 Lacey Road, on Monday through Friday between the hours 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Registration is taken on a first come, first served basis and all checks should be made payable to Lacey Township. If you have any questions, please contact the Lacey Township Recreation Department at 609-693-1100, ext. 2203.
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cooking, sports, daily swimming and weekly fieldtrips. Registration and orientation is at St. Francis Community Center, 4700 Long Beach Blvd., on May 6 starting at 8 a.m. For detailed information on Vacation Club Theme Weeks and weekly field trips, please visit stfranciscenterlbi.org/childrens-services.
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Continued From Page 1 that Lacey is the only part of the rail trail that will be marred by a roadway. They argue that the DEP denied the road twice in the past, and was not acting in good faith when they reversed their decision. Rather, they were acting based on political pressure. “Our organization, the Lacey Rail Trail Environmental Committee (LRTEC), has advocated on behalf of the past, current and future users of this unique recreational rail-trail,” said Donna Bahrle, founder of the LRTEC. “Upon the advice of our attorney, we hope to continue to fight for the preservation of this open space for generations to come. Once it is paved over, it is gone forever.” Municipal officials, on the other hand, were pleased by the decision. “We were very satisfied and happy when the decision came out,” said Committeeman Gary Quinn. “We’re planning on getting started as soon as possible.” The township will begin work on a portion of the road from Lacey Road to Sunrise Boulevard. Money was put aside by Home Depot and Wal-Mart to pay for their portion of the roadwork. The money has been held and is ready to go, he said. The county would participate with its portion of trail. The township always argued that the road was needed for safety reasons, Quinn said. It would meet Lacey Road between the St. Pius X church and the Forked River
School. Currently, a police officer is at the church directing traffic on Sunday mornings as vehicles pour out onto the four lanes of Lacey Road. Instead, church traffic would be routed to this intersection, where a traffic light will be installed. The county has already run electricity to that spot for a future light. The church and the school will be the only two properties allowed to have driveways onto the road, he said. No building permits will be issued on the road. Residents of Sunrise Beach would come through the intersection in front of Home Depot and go through the parking lot there to an access road that would lead to that right-of-way. From there, they would bypass the Route 9/Lacey Road intersection on their way west to the Garden State Parkway or other areas. Lacey has always wanted to have the road and walkway. Their layout has not changed from the beginning, Quinn said. It will also be good to not take any more taxpayer money in litigating the issue, he said, noting that it would have been better to do it two or three years earlier when the market was not as strong and it could have been less expensive. Despite the controversy that has existed in Lacey for more than a decade, the county has not taken an official side, Freeholder John Bartlett said. “Lacey Township bought the right-ofway years ago with the intention of building a road. They were nice enough to grant us land for a trail,” he said.
Across the county, much of the project has already been completed, he said. Sections are done as grants become available, so there really hasn’t been a deadline about it. The Lacey portion and another in Berkeley are the only large parts that are incomplete. The Lacey part was mired in litigation. The Berkeley part is throughout the former pulverizing plant. The path through there has not yet been decided. It is an expansive property with a variety of scenic views, so there could be optional longer paths going through it, he said. The new road would be designated as Railroad Avenue. It would be one lane each way, except at an intersection where a right-turn lane would be added. There would be a pedestrian and bike path, separate from the roadway by a two-foot landscaped buffer. The DEP had a condition that no new curb cuts should be permitted, so there will be no additional development along the roadway. Lacey acquired the 4.8-mile long and 50-foot wide portion of the right of way in 1993 through tax foreclosure. It had intended to construct a roadway back then. It was in its master plan for years. In 2004, it granted the county a 12-footwide easement along the western edge for a bike path. The DEP had previously ruled that what little relief of Route 9 traffic this road would provide would not be enough. According to the DEP’s decision, the DEP had approved the road in 2014. The environmental groups had to prove that this approval was done in a capricious or unreasonable nature. “We accord deference to a fi nal agency action, and will not substitute our judgment for the expertise of an agency,” it read. The court noted that there was no proof that the road would cause negative effects for any native plants and animals. Additionally, it stated that the property, a former rail line that is bordered by houses on the western side, was never open space. It also stated that the DEP has a right to
change its decision when faced with new facts or a changed plan. The appellants had argued that the area had been used as passive recreation for so many years that passive recreation had become its real use. The state found, instead, that it had always been intended as a road. “We are very disappointed in the court’s decision. We feel that the NJDEP did not use their coastal policies to protect public open space in Lacey Township and conversely decided to give in to a local municipality’s development hungry interests and approve a needless roadway that impacts a special place in the community. The railroad right-of-way is unique and an irreplaceable natural landscape in the coastal region and should not be paved over,” said Helen Henderson of the American Littoral Society. “We are disappointed that the court has ignored the fact that this area is environmentally sensitive, but it is hard to overcome the deference courts give to state agencies. We thought DEP acted in bad faith, violated the rules in place to approve this project, and therefore the court is wrong. The court has clearly ignored the fact that people use this area for recreation, walking with their families or taking bike rides with their kids and a road will interfere with public safety. We have plenty of roads paving over environmentally sensitive areas, but we have very few trails like this,” said Jeff Tittel, Director of the New Jersey Sierra Club. “This decision has continued the abuse of power by the Christie Administration because it shows this project was not about transportation, it was about clear-cutting an area that people enjoy. That is why we will continue to fight against this project.” Britta Wenzel, Executive Director of Save Barnegat Bay, stated, “As a community based non-profit organization working to protect the health of the Barnegat Bay, we are very disappointed and dissatisfied with the court’s decision. We will continue to oppose this permit and research our options in an effort to appeal the decision.”
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than a boat ramp. A boat ramp had been discussed earlier in the year. Route 72 has traffic issues, and Mill Creek Road has more of its own. Adding a boat ramp there would increase traffic, and have vehicles and trailers parked on the side of the road. “It would make a bad situation even worse or dangerous,” she said. Additionally, it would add traffic to the waters. The area the boats would launch into is a no-wake zone for 1.6 miles. That is a long way to go slowly, especially in the heat and in greenhead f ly season. Locals tend to follow the no-wake zone r ules, however, people coming from another area might not, especially for 1.6 miles. Mayor John Spodofora said he will look into putting additional no-wake signs up. The waterway is governed by the state. Stafford might offer to pay for the signs to help move the process along.
Continued From Page 1 the property. The Beach Haven West residents want the community center rebuilt there. The governing body wants to wait and see if another community center is actually needed. Still, other residents have been bringing their own ideas to the table. At a recent Township Council meeting, Beach Haven West resident Anita Corcoran presented ideas on using the site, which is adjacent to a park, for recreational uses. Many residents are showing an interest in playing pickleball, which she said is a combination of badminton and tennis, but they have to leave town in order to play. “I’m sure you’re all aware of the explosive popularity of this sport,” she said. As for paddleboats, like kayaks, it would be a lot more reasonable to be there rather
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Pinelands Regional School District Helps Strengthen Family Bonds
LITTLE EGG HARBOR – The Pinelands Regional School District recently graduated seven families from its School Based Youth Services (SBYS) Strengthening Families program during a special celebration on April 5. This free, seven-week program brings caregivers together with their children for dinner followed by evidenced-based programming designed to increase familial bonds.
“Everyone could benefit from this program,” said Jessica Gomez, who attended with her 11-year-old son and 13-year-old daughter. “Every week you come out with something. You are using the tools you learned for things like holding family meetings and making a checklist for chores.” Gomez said that she feels more confident in her decision-making as a mom as a result of attending the program and that she
now has tools to make life better for her entire family. Strengthening Families typically accepts about 10 to 12 families per session and each family includes youth ages 11 to 14. Families must have students enrolled in the Pinelands Regional Junior High School (PRJHS) or another sending district. Participating families arrive at the district at 6 p.m. and are served dinner, then parents/caregivers and children are
separated. Each group, parents/caregivers and children, learn about topics such as how best to communicate with each other, drugs and alcohol and goal setting, before coming back together for a final hour of learning as a family unit. “This program generates time for families to get together to focus on each other,” said Janel Gonzales, SBYS site coordinator at PRJHS. “This time is important, especially for teens and pre-teens who are becoming more independent, yet still need guidance and support to make healthy decisions.” The SBYS Strengthening Families program was originally funded through the state of New Jersey, but after funding and support disappeared, SBYS continued to offer the program due to positive participant feedback. The Municipal Alliance Committee of Little Egg Harbor, Tuckerton and Eagleswood has helped fund the program for the past few years. The April 5 final meeting celebrated the participants’ commitment to not only the program, but to each other. “These families have put in the time and effort to improve their relationships and develop skills that will help them remain tight even in tumultuous times,” said Gonzales. Angelina Carter, 13, said that the program has helped her make adjustments to her own behavior, such as trying to avoid saying “whatever” and maintaining a more positive tone of voice, which are things that irk others in her family. “I learned how important it is to show respect to others and to always have kindness,” Angelina said. “I don’t know how to put this into words, but I care more now.” Families who are interested in signing up for the next session should contact Janel Gonzales at SBYS via email at jgonzales@ prsdnj.org. Pinelands School Based Youth Services is funded by the New Jersey Department of Children and Families and the Pinelands Regional School District. Pinelands SBYS understands the importance of parental/ caregiver involvement in the lives of their youth and continuously promotes programming to foster that. Upcoming SBYS programming involving caregivers includes the CAT-A-THON, a community fundraising event on May 19 from 3:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the high school to promote local pride and support area families, the 7th Grade Already summer program to help rising seventh graders transition to PRJHS and Grab Your Dad Day on September 22, which is a day to celebrate and encourage the involvement of males in the lives of our youth. For more information about any of these events, contact Pinelands SBYS at 609296-5074.
Mother’s Day Flower Sale
WARETOWN – The Waretown First Aid Squad Mother’s Day Flower Sale is on May 12 and 13 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 13 Bryant Road. For more information, call 609-693-3699.
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678)
Dear Pharmacist
People Are More Satis�ied Than Ever With Their Hearing Instruments A recent study by the Better Hearing Institute illustrates how dramatically the use of hearing instruments can improve a person’s life. With the subtle, sleek designs, adaptability in noisy environments and seamless connection to numerous media devices, hearing instruments are helping people lead more active, useful lives. What the study reveals is that hearing devices should not be considered a sign of old age – they should be celebrated as a fountain of youth. Do you have a better hearing experience that you would like to share? We would love to hear from you! Find us on Facebook and post your better hearing story – it is a great way to help our community see that better hearing is a gift we can all share. Find us today! 91 percent of their wearers are satisfied with communication in one-onone situations 85 percent of wearers are satisfied with improved communication in small groups 80 percent of wearers are satisfied
with changes in their lives due specifically to hearing aids 80 percent of wearers are satisfied with the ability of their hearing aids to improve communication while watching TV 82 percent of hearing aid users would recommend hearing aids to their friends 77 percent of all hearing aid users surveyed are satisfied with the ability of their hearing instruments to improve communication while shopping 77 percent of hearing aid users are satisfied with the ability of their hearing aids to improve communication while riding in their car 50 percent said that their hearing aids improved their relationships at home, their social life and their ability to join in groups Once you acquire hearing loss, you are more susceptible to more loss. The sooner you can improve your hearing through AGX Beyond Technology, the sooner you will be able to improve the quality of your life as well as those trying to communicate with you.
Dr. Izzy and his staff are always available to answer most of your questions regarding your hearing health. His offices are in Toms River, Whiting, and Manahawkin. He can be reached at 732-818-3610 or via Web site at gardenstatehearing.com. Expanded Whiting Hours!
Foot And Ankle Arthritis Seminar
BARNEGAT – An informational seminar about foot and ankle arthritis is on May 15 at 10:30 a.m. at the Community Center, 239 11th Street. Foot and ankle specialist Eric Beights,
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How Popular Medications Wipe Out Folate And Lead To Depression By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
What I’m about to tell you has been known for years, though I’m just worried you don’t personally know. So I’m going to tell you about another ‘drug mugger’ this is a very important depletion because it has to do with a popular medication and an anti-cancer nutrient you need to avoid depression. Carbamazepine is a popular anti-epilepsy drug and works by suppressing nerve impulses that trigger seizures. It’s quite effective for certain types of seizure disorders and sometimes used for diabetic neuropathy, bipolar disorder and trigeminal neuralgia, a facial pain syndrome. According to a 2016 study published in the journal Clinical Laboratory, the drug seems to significantly reduce levels of both vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin) as well as natural folate, also called Vitamin B9. 1. Folate plays a huge role in cell and tissue growth. You have trillions of cells and the crystalline DNA strands in each cell are highly susceptible to harm. Folate encourages DNA synthesis and repair of ‘injured’ strands. Folate is needed for red blood cells, and to make iron in the body. So if you take a drug mugger of folate like carbamazepine (and there are over 150 other medications) then you need to be aware of this depletion. But I’m not saying to take folate supplements either, I’ll explain why at the end of this article. Right now I want to make the case for what happens to you when you take a drug mugger of natural folate (B9).
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Chatty Patty Exhausts Patience, Possibly Priest Dear Joel, I enjoy going to church and I often go with a friend. When the service is over, the priest waits at the back of the church to say hello, and wish everyone blessings. My problem is that my friend sometimes has her friend come with us and she strikes up a long conversation with the priest as the people are exiting. Doesn’t she know that father wants to greet everyone? I have even said, “Can you imagine how tired father must be, saying all those masses and talking with everyone in the church after”, but she doesn’t get it. What should I do? Praying for patience in Toms River Dear Praying, I wish I could be the answer to your prayers, but this is a challenge. It’s very hard for some people to learn to be sensitive. You might want to try
a few tricks, like leaving from a side door, staying a few minutes longer for some extra prayers or striking up your own conversation with your friends in the vestibule, to delay her exit until most people have left. If that doesn’t work, you may want to be more direct, saying you’ll be happy to wait with her so she can speak to father after the crowds have gone. The reception line is no place for serious conversations. Hopefully she’ll catch on. If not, you’ll have to skip services that she is planning on attending with your friend. Write to joel@preferredcares.com. His radio show, “Preferred Company” airs on Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. on preferredradio. com and 1160 & 1310 WOBM-AM
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Southern Regional Concert Choir Awarded For Excellence
MANAHAWKIN – On April 4, the Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission, in conjunction with Ocean County College and the Jay & Linda Grunin Foundation, presented its 6th annual Salute to Ocean County: A Celebration of Arts and Heritage. The event honored Ocean County’s outstanding cultural organizations and recognized exceptional local artists, historians, preservationists, educators and government leaders. In addition, the evening featured performances by students Critiqued for Excel-
lence as part of the 2017 Teen Arts Festival of Ocean County. The Teen Arts Festival is a prominent showcase for young artists. Students from a selection of local high schools in the county exhibit, perform and present their work, which is then critiqued by professional artists throughout the state. The Southern Regional Jazz Ensemble and Concert Choir were both Critiqued for Excellence and performed at the event. The evening concluded with the Concert Choir being awarded the grand prize of $5,000 for their performance.
Southern Regional Alum Gets Honorable Mention At Stockton
MANAHAWKIN – Southern Regional Girls Track Thrower Alum Isabel Barsch was given New Jersey Athletic Conference
Honorable Mention for the indoor season for the second consecutive year while on Stockton State University Women’s Track team.
Spring Victorian Tea
OCEAN COUNTY – The public is invited to join the members and friends of Ocean County Historical Society at their Spring Victorian Tea on May 2 at 600 Main Bed and Breakfast and Victorian Tea Room in Toms River. A popular meeting place for tea aficionados, 600 Main features delicious freshly baked scones, a variety of tea sandwiches and desserts, and a selection of teas to tempt every palate. Choose the 12:30 or 3:30 p.m. seating and
call Cheryl at 732-890-3200 for reservations. The cost is $25 for members, $27 for non-members. Checks should be made out to Ocean County Historical Society, should be mailed to OCHS, 26 Hadley Ave., Toms River, NJ 08753 with TEA/CHERYL marked in the lower left-hand corner of the envelope. Checks must be received within five (5) days of phone reservations to confirm seats. There will be no refunds.
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By Robert C. Shea, Esq. & Marc S. Galella, Esq., of R. C. Shea and Associates
Some of the hardest Wills to draft are those for persons with “blended families.” A “blended family” is a family where one or both spouses each have children from a prior marriage. In a Will for a traditional family (one where the children are children of both spouses) most Wills will leave all assets to the surviving spouse and upon the death of the surviving spouse to their common children. However, using the same distribution scheme for a blended family may not always work. The issue arises when one of the spouses passes away and leaves all of their assets to the surviving spouse. What happens if the surviving spouse then changes their will to exclude the children of the predeceased spouse? For example, Harry Husband, who has three children from a prior marriage, marries Wilma Wife, who has two children from a prior marriage. Harry and Wilma have Wills prepared, which leave all of their assets to each other and then to the children in equal shares. Harry dies and all of his assets pass to Wilma. Wilma then decides to change her Will to leave all of the combined assets to her two children, thus cutting out Harry’s three children from their father’s inheritance. Upon Wilma’s death, Harry’s children will not be happy to learn that they are inheriting nothing from their father. What could Harry have done in such circumstances to have prevented this? First, Harry could have left some portion of his assets directly to his children upon his death. For example, he could have stated in his Will that 50 percent of his assets go directly to his children and the remaining 50 percent be left to Wilma. In this way, his children would have inherited their share at the time Harry dies, guaranteeing their inheritance. The problem with this method is that Wilma may not be able to continue to live receiving only 50 percent of Harry’s assets. Another alternative would be that Harry
could have left his assets in a trust created Marc S. Galella Esq. in his Will for Wilma’s support during her life and upon her death the remaining balance, if any, to Harry’s children. In this way, Harry could have provided for his wife during her life and his children would inherit any monies left over after Wilma dies. The drawback to this method is that it requires that a trust be established in the Will, which creates a more complicated Will and administration after Harry dies. Finally, Harry and Wilma could have prepared what is referred to as “mutual” or “contract” Wills. These are Wills that, once made, cannot be changed without the written consent of both parties. Thus, once Harry died, Wilma could not change her Will to disinherit Harry’s children, because Harry did not consent to that change. Even this method is not perfect because this may prevent Wilma from making a legitimate change to her Will after Harry dies. Persons with blended families should talk to an estate planning attorney about how they wish to provide for both their children from a prior marriage and their current spouse in making a Will. The law firm of R.C. Shea & Associates, Counsellors at Law, is a full service law firm representing and advising clients in the areas of Estate Planning, Estate Litigation, Personal Injury, General Litigation, Real Estate Law, Medicaid Law, Medical Malpractice, Workers’ Compensation, Land Use and Planning Law, Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney and much more. Call or visit our office Toms River office at 732-505-1212 or 244 Main Street, our Manchester Area office at 732-408-9455, our Brick Area office at 732-451-080. Email us at Rshea@rcshea.com or visit our website at rcshea.com.
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LACEY – Woman’s Club of Lacey – a nonprofit charitable organization – is hosting a fundraiser trip to the American Music Theatre to see Vegas Legends, highlighting the best of Vegas variety with first-class music and dance, on June 22. The trip will also include lunch at Shady Maple. The group will be leaving the Lacey Com-
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Township Of Ocean Recreation Summer Camp Registration
WARETOWN – The Township of Ocean Recreation is taking registrations for its summer camp, held July and August on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday only, 9 a.m. to noon. The camp is for children entering
Kindergarten through sixth-grade as of September. Individual days can be purchased at $10 per day, per child. Early drop-off at 8 a.m. is available for $10 per week. The schedule is: Week one, July 5 and
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the second child, which comes to $24 per week, and a 25 percent reduction for each child thereafter is $22 per week. Registration forms are available at twpoceannj.gov/recreation/2017/2017Summer-Camp-Registration-forms.pdf.
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May Library Programs For Adults And Children
SURF CITY – The Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library will host the following spring programs for adults and children during May: May 8: Friends of the Island Library Board Meeting at 10 a.m. All are welcome. Verdi and Puccini – Masters of Music and Passion. Conductor and lecturer Robert W. Butts will discuss the influence of these two composers and their work. Sponsored by the Italian Cultural Society of LBI. May 9 and May 23: Watercolor for Seniors at 9:30 a.m. Practice with watercolor artist Pat Morgan. Bring your own supplies. May 12: Library is closed for a Staff Development Day. May 13: Photography Exhibit Reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Meet Deputy Chief Ted Goldfarb, Ret. F.D.N.Y. creator of the New York, New York! photography exhibit and learn about the diverse groups that make up that colorful city. May 15: Puppet Show Players present Mr. Pusskins at 3:30 p.m. May 16: Friends Book Sale from 2 to 4 p.m. Get 6 books for $1 and help the Friends of the Island Library continue to provide great programs and support. May 17: Select Strings Concert at 11 a.m. The Southern Regional High School Select String Ensemble will be performing classical music selections by Mozart and Handel, along with some fun jazz and modern tunes. Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting for grades 6 to 12 at 6 p.m. Little Guy CGI at 6:30 p.m. Join us for an introduction to Blender, open source 3D animation software. Ages 12-18. May 18: Curtain of Water: Understanding the U.S. Trade Embargo Against Cuba at
10 a.m. May 19: Wigglers & Walkers at 9:30 a.m. Join us for books, rhymes, songs and movement, followed by playtime. Ages 0-2. Friday Afternoon Movie: Shall We Dance at 1 p.m. Books at the Beach: A Book Club for Kids at a 3rd grade reading levels and up at 3:45 p.m. May 20: Monarch Butterfly Migration at 10 a.m. Artist and butterfly expert Judith Johnson-Jobson will present a discussion on the plight of the monarch butterflies featuring a video presentation on the monarchs’ flight to Mexico, which crosses LBI. May 22: Read, Rock & Rhyme at 10 a.m. Let’s get moving with songs, stories, dancing and rhythm instruments. Ages 2-6. Monday Night Movie: Seven Bridges for Seven Brothers at 1 p.m. May 24: Cuba Today at 10 a.m. Gretchen Coyle and Deborah Whitcraft made several trips to Cuba when researching their 2012 book Inferno at Sea: Stories of Death and Survival Aboard the Morro Castle, the luxury cruise ship that caught fire off the coast of NJ on its way to New York from Cuba. May 26: Serenity Storytime at 10 a.m. Friday Afternoon Movie: La La Land at 1 p.m. May 30: Little Summer Jam at 10 a.m. DJ Miss Cassie will be spinning kid-friendly hits. To find out if registration is needed for these programs, call 609-494-2480 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org. The Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library is located at 217 South Central Avenue.
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Lacey Library Book Sale
LACEY – The Friends of the Lacey Library will be holding their annual book sale at the Lacey Branch of the Ocean County Library on May 3 and 4 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on May 5
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Lacey Police Accepting Applications For Junior Police Academy
FORKED RIVER – The Lacey Township Police Department will be hosting a fiveday Junior Police Academy for graduating 7th graders from July 10 to 14. A one page essay detailing why he or she should be chosen for the Junior Police Academy is being accepted by the Lacey Township Police Department and should be dropped off at 808 West Lacey Road.
Applicants are asked to include their name, address and telephone number with their essay. The Junior Police Academy is designed to provide an exciting and challenging training experience for young adults who may be interested in a law enforcement career. Junior recruits will participate in many phases of crime scene investigations,
tactical operations, traffic safety, drug awareness and narcotic investigations. A junior recruit will also be asked to participate in daily physical training and military etiquette. The Junior Police Academy will be open to 30 recruits. The academy will not be able to accommodate all applicants, making the positions available very competitive.
The selection process will include a review of the submitted essays and recommendations from the Lacey Township Middle School staff. Parents of the selected recruits will receive notification by mail inviting them to a mandatory meeting with information pertaining to the rules, regulations and academy schedule. A formal application for the Junior Police Academy will then be provided. Cost of the academy is $75, which includes daily uniforms, water bottle, daily lunch, graduation shirt and graduation dinner for three. The Junior Police Academy graduation ceremony and dinner will be held at the Lacey Township High School on July 14 at 6 p.m. Training provided to the recruits during the Junior Police Academy will include: Crime Scene Training; Court Room Testimony; Evidence Collection and Processing; Traffic and Criminal Law; Arrest, Search and Seizure; Interview and Interrogation; Cyber Crimes and Social Media; Physical Fitness. Applicants cannot have any previous arrests or disciplinary issues. During the Junior Police Academy, those who are not able to maintain the high standard of discipline, commitment, and integrity that the academy demands will be dismissed from the program. For any questions about the Lacey Township Junior Police Academy, please contact Detective Lieutenant Christopher Cornelius at 609-693-6636, ext. 2566.
Women’s Perception Panel
TOMS RIVER – Reaching Across Faith Traditions (R.A.F.T.) and Ocean County Diversity Initiative present a seminar on how religion influences women’s dress and how appearance shapes their perception on April 30 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Ocean County College Gateway Building, 1 College Drive. The panel discussion features Dr. Cynthia Ninivaggi, Georgian Court University, Professor Atiya Aftab, Rutgers University, Dr. Johann Vento, Georgian Court University, Dr. Mary Paula Cancienne, Georgian Court University and Rabi Lisa Malik, PhD, Aberdeen. The special event is being held in partnership with Middle Eastern North Africa Club of Ocean County College. There is no charge to attend, but seating is limited to 200. Please register by calling 732-363-0530 or visiting oceancountyraft. wixsite.com/mysite.
Doggy Yappy Hour
OCEAN COUNTY – Doggy Yappy Hour will be held on June 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ocean County Park, 659 Ocean Ave. in Lakewood. The night will feature displays, vendors, demos and giveaways. There will also be costume and dog trick contests. The event is free. Dogs must be on a leash. For more information, call 877-OCPARKS.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of April 29 - May 5 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Caution keeps you out of harm’s way. The wolf might knock on your door but you don’t have to answer. You can make headway with career, financial concerns and business this week without neglecting family needs. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Put out your feelers. You are like a spider with a web to spin. Creative ability requires the energy to begin something plus the inspiration to choose what to create. Let your ambitions guide you in the week ahead. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): In the week ahead you may learn a lesson about clinging to the past. You may find that your way is barred if you stubbornly refuse to cooperate or hold a grudge. Give a certain someone the benefit of the doubt. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Be inspired by a special someone and adapt to a changing environment. You may be tempted to keep new contacts at arm’s length, but in the week ahead should participate in group activities to widen your knowledge. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Carve your own niche. Warmth and charm aren’t your only admirable traits. This isn’t a good week to make a major change but it can be a good time to consolidate your ideas and to place emphasis on developing friendships. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You have the choice. You can be generous and understanding or expect everyone to toe the line. In the week ahead you might be wise to focus on understanding why people do what they do rather than if they do it. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Plan ahead for
the future since that’s where you will spend the rest of your life. Your judgment is better than usual this week so this is a good time to meet important new people through your job or to launch crucial projects. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You cannot change the cards you are dealt, just how you play the hand. You may be more interested in money saving ideas and career success than hugs and kisses in the week ahead. Do not take on new debts. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Self-discipline can be a lifesaver. If you practice your craft and color within the lines you may end up becoming an expert. Develop a better understanding with loved ones and friends as this week unfolds. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don’t judge the book by its cover. The person who seems overly concerned with manners and conventions might be very nice once you delve past the surface. This week you can widen your circle of contacts. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Expect the best and you can rest. An opportunity may arrive in the week ahead, giving you an acceptable way to escape from a costly situation. Check the answering service and email so you don’t miss a crucial message. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): There is enough sympathy to go around. Nurture your relationships in the week to come. If you are contented with what you have your joint resources will thrive. Don’t be discouraged by criticism or negativity.
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NRC Increases Oversight At Oyster Point Following Inspection
OCEAN COUNTY – The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will increase its oversight of the Oyster Creek nuclear power plant following the finalization of an inspection fi nding involving deficient maintenance work on a safety-related relief valve. The finding was identified during a 2016 NRC inspection of Oyster Creek. The facility is owned and operated by Exelon, located in Lacey Township. The white safety finding indicates a low to moderate safety significance. The NRC uses a color-coded system to categorize inspection findings, with colors ranging from green, for very low safety or security significance, to white, yellow or red, for substantial safety or security significance. Findings determined to be greater than green result in additional NRC scrutiny. This finding involves a problem with one of the plant’s electromatic relief valves. EMRVs are used to depressurize the reactor
during a pipe break. Oyster Creek has five of these valves. “These valves serve a key safety function and therefore it is important that they be available to help mitigate severe accidents at the plant,” said NRC Region I Administrator Dan Dorman. “We will conduct a supplemental inspection at Oyster Creek to ensure the underlying problems that led to this issue have been appropriately addressed.” Exelon was given an opportunity to request a regulatory conference to provide additional information to the NRC prior to a final agency decision, to submit a written response or to accept the finding. The company chose to take part in a regulatory conference, which was held on March 9 in the NRC’s Region I Office. In terms of corrective actions, Exelon verified correct assembly of the valves following the most recent refueling and maintenance outage at the plant.
Annual Barnegat Bay Festival
ISLAND HEIGHTS – The 20th Annual Barnegat Bay Festival is on June 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine, at the waterfront Wanamaker Complex. All activities are free and include Yosi in concert at 11 a.m., pontoon boat tours and canoe eco-tours, Jenkinson’s Aquarium touch tank, Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, watershed farms, 4-H farm animals
- including alpacas and llamas - native plant sale, guardian of the Barnegat Bay awards, ShoreSydeDuo & Jersey Coast Youth Band, arts & crafts, food and more. The festival is sponsored by the Barnegat Bay Partnership and the Barnegat Bay Foundation. For more information, visit bbp.ocean.edu or call 732-255-0400, ext. 2977.
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Roll Into Spring: Celebrate Earth Day Using Garden-Fresh Ingredients By Wolfgang Puck
All along the streets near my Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills, colorful banners have been announcing local observances for Earth Day. Officially celebrated on April 22, the event began on college campuses across the nation back in 1970 and aims to make all of us more aware of the importance of keeping our planet healthy, clean and safe. For me, the ideal place to celebrate Earth Day is at my local farmers’ market. Where else can you see the beautiful ingredients that result from organic, sustainable farming, and taste how good they can be? That is especially true in springtime, as the earth renews itself after winter and begins to give us so many delicious, colorful, healthful vegetables. How do you observe the holiday in your own kitchen? Just about any recipe featuring the bounty of the earth would make a good choice, including salads, vegetable soups, stir-fries, pasta dishes tossed with julienned vegetables, and on and on. But I thought it would be especially fun to mark this Earth Day with a recipe that literally has the season in its name. It’s one of the Chinese cuisine’s most popular appetizers: spring rolls. These crispy cylinders get their name for a pair of related reasons. Whether their filling includes some form of meat or is completely vegetarian, they typically feature lots of fresh vegetables, all rolled up inside a thin noodle wrapper. For that reason, they are traditionally served as a special treat during the Chinese Spring Festival, the 15-day-long observance of the Chinese New Year as winter gives way to spring. So I hope you’ll find the following recipe for vegetarian spring rolls a perfect treat to honor Earth Day. They’re ideal to prepare on a weekend, when you have a little extra time, and you’ll find them surprisingly easy to make if you keep a few simple things in mind. First, streamline shopping by heading either to a well-stocked supermarket with a good Asian foods section or to a nearby Chinese market. That’s where you’ll be sure to locate the few special - but not really hard to find - ingredients like glass noodles, mushroom soy sauce, pickled ginger, and packaged spring roll wrappers. Next, be sure to carefully follow the instructions for stir-frying each julienned vegetable individually, ensuring that they’re all tender-crisp; and then to drain the vegetable mixture well, so your filling and wrapper won’t be soggy. Finally, fry the rolls cautiously, taking care first to make sure the oil is the proper temperature and then to avoid overcrowding the oil, which can drop the frying temperature. It’s that easy. And you’ll wind up with a perfect treat for your own at-home Earth Day party! VEGETARIAN SPRING ROLLS Makes 20 to 24 For the hot Chinese mustard sauce: 4 tablespoons Chinese dry mustard 2 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 4 tablespoons pickled ginger liquid 1 lemon, juiced Pinch turmeric 1 tablespoon sugar 1 large pasteurized egg yolk 1 tablespoon chile oil 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 cup (250 mL) peanut oil Aromatics: 2-inch (5-cm) piece fresh ginger, peeled 3 large cloves garlic 2 green onions
Pinch red pepper flakes 1/2 cup (125 mL) peanut oil Pinch salt Pinch black pepper Pinch sugar For the vegetable filling: 1 large onion, trimmed 1 medium carrot, trimmed and peeled 1/4 pound (125 g) fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed 1 large red bell pepper, halved, stemmed, and seeded 1 large yellow bell pepper, halved, stemmed and seeded 1 small green cabbage, cored Peanut oil, for stir-frying Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/4 pound (125 g) glass noodles, soaked in cold water for 10 minutes, then drained and chopped into smaller strands 1/4 cup (60 mL) mushroom soy sauce 2 tablespoons chile paste 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 bunch cilantro leaves, chopped To form the spring rolls: Spring roll wrappers 1 large egg beaten together with 1 tablespoon each water and cornstarch, to make an egg wash Peanut oil, for deep-frying First, prepare the hot Chinese mustard sauce. In a bowl, combine all the sauce ingredients except the oils. Stir well with a whisk. While stirring briskly, drizzle in each oil until emulsified. Cover and refrigerate. Next, prepare the aromatic mixture. In a processor with the stainless-steel blade, combine the ginger, garlic, green onions and pepper flakes. With the machine running, slowly pour in the oil; continue processing until pureed. In a saute pan or wok, cook over medium-high heat until aromatic, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt, pepper and sugar. Transfer to a bowl and set aside. For the vegetable filling, cut each vegetable into thin julienne strips. Heat a little peanut oil in a wok over high heat. One at a time, stir-fry each vegetable until brightly color and tender-crisp, 1 to 2 minutes; then, season lightly with salt and pepper and transfer to a large bowl, adding each new vegetable as done. Drain excess liquid from the vegetables. Stir in the noodles, mushroom soy sauce, chile paste, sesame oil and cilantro. Adjust the seasonings with salt and pepper. Set aside to cool. When the vegetables have cooled, stir in the aromatic mixture. As soon as you are ready to form spring rolls, use clean hands to squeeze out all excess liquid. To form the spring rolls, place a wrapper on a clean work surface and brush its edges evenly with egg wash. Place about 1/2 cup (125 mL) of filling near one edge. Fold in both sides over the filling and roll up the filling inside, gently pressing down and sealing the wrapper’s final edge. Repeat until all filling has been used. Fill a deep fryer with the peanut oil; or pour into a deep pot to a depth sufficient to submerge the rolls. Heat the oil to 350 F (175 C). Deep-fry the rolls in batches, taking care not to overcrowd, until deep golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. With the deep-fryer basket or a wire skimmer, transfer to paper towels to drain. With a sharp knife, carefully cut each roll in half. Drizzle with hot Chinese mustard sauce, or pass it alongside for dipping. Serve immediately.
(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) © 2017 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.
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