2017-06-10 - The Southern Ocean Times

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Barnegat Bay Celebrated With 20th Annual Festival

–Photos by Chris Lundy Children enjoy a newly renovated Project Playground in Barnegat.

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–Photo by Chris Lundy Toms River students Joel Tarantino, 18, tries out a metal detector on Ella Riccardi, 8, while Andrew Diamond, 17, tries on the protective vest behind them.

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By Chris Lundy LACEY – Although some of the buildings of the Oyster Creek Generating Station tower over the trees and can be seen from Route 9, most people don’t know

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By Chris Lundy BARNEGAT – You could hear the oohs and aahs from parents as they walked onto the newly renovated Project Playground. From the kids, all you could hear was laughing and playing.

Project Playground is situated on Bengal Boulevard, across from Barnegat High School and the Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School. There used to be a wooden pirate ship and other amenities. But it started to show its age, and township (Playground - See Page 12)

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By Sara Grillo TOMS RIVER – As Ocean County gears up to renew its Multi-Jurisdictional All-Hazard Mitigation Plan in 2019, two kick-off meetings were held in Toms River and Mana-

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hawkin for local officials to learn about the process and provide feedback about specific hazards affecting their towns.

The meetings were run by Sarah Bowen of Michael Baker International, the engineering

fi rm tasked with developing the county’s new hazard plan.

The firm also assisted the county with its plan back in 2014. Bowen said they are off to an early start. The plan

how operations work inside the plant. That is a notion officials aimed to change when they invited the public in for an Energy Education Day. During the day, the (STEM - See Page 5)

Lighthouse International Film Festival Now Playing In Virtual Reality

By Sara Grillo LONG BEACH ISLAND – Why just go see a movie, when you can experience it in virtual reality?

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Barnegat Bay Celebrated With 20th Annual Festival

By Bob Vosseller ISLAND HEIGHTS - For two decades, the natural resource of the Barnegat Bay has been celebrated. This year’s theme was “The Bounties of Our Watershed” and that theme carried through with an abundance of water-based activities held June 4 along the borough’s bay front.

Activities for the free event, coordinated by the Barnegat Bay Partnership, included a canoe eco-tour and hands-on children’s activities such as an aquatic touch tank.

Attendees also had the chance to explore natural resources of the county’s estuary.

Education was a key factor during the program that ran from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the borough’s Wanamaker Complex. Adults and children learned how they could enjoy the Barnegat Bay watershed, which makes up for 660 square miles in Ocean County.

“This is an educational event but it is education made fun,” said Karen Walzer, public outreach coordinator for the Barnegat Bay Partnership. She noted that the Barnegat Bay Partnership is made up of 30 different non-profit groups, including

government agencies on the federal, state and municipal level whose goal is to protect the Barnegat Bay. Sixty environmental organizations participated in the event. They provided information and showcased bay front activities such as hiking, birding, kayaking, swimming, fishing, crabbing, clamming, camping and kite-flying. Many organization exhibits focused on climate-ready programs and sustainability.

“This gets bigger and bigger every year.

Last year we had 3,000 people come out to this location. We’ve been holding the festival in Island Heights for the last 11 years. Before that it was held in different locations,” Walzer said.

Walzer said this year’s theme also gave special focus on Ocean County farms that utilize the watershed. Attendees saw where local foods are grown, which included many U-Pick operations and local seafood providers.

“Our poster was developed by an artist and it is a rendition of each region of our local watershed. Last year we focused on

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With that focus in mind many 4H clubs were invited to participate. Young members of that organization introduced the public to various farm animals, including alpacas that make their home in the watershed.

The festival gave the organization Save Barnegat Bay an opportunity to showcase a map and literature pertaining to their project of identifying 840 crossings that connect to the Barnegat Bay. “It is a large watershed and it is nice for travelers crossing these areas to know what river they are going over,” said Britta Wenzel, executive director of Save Barnegat Bay. A native plant sale proved popular and spotlighted a variety of native plants for a Jersey-Friendly yard. “We also have members of the NJ Farm Bureau providing a history of agriculture and aquaculture in the area,” Walzer said.

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Katelyn Brennen and Jennifer Lesniak showed off their flood model. “The model shows how pollutants such as oils from cars, pesticides seep out to the ground and into our waterways and impact our fish and birds,” Brennen said.

The DEP was also promoting its Watershed cleanup program that launched later in the week.

Among the many sponsors of the festival were the Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation.

“The Barnegat Bay plays such an integral role in the tourism industry of Ocean and Monmouth counties. The Festival teaches us the importance of the Barnegat Bay to the economic development of our community as well as how we can preserve and celebrate it. We are happy to support such a great cause that focuses on the continued health of the Barnegat Bay,” said Kelly Fillier, the Foundation’s director of communications.

Kevin Smith, Toms River, brought his wife and two young children to the event.

“This is the first time we’ve come to this. It looked like fun and the children are getting their fi rst look at a horseshoe crab.”

Regarding the health of the Barnegat Bay, Walzer said the feeling of area environmentalists is mixed. “We just celebrated the 20th anniversary of pump out boats which was a positive move and showed signs of bay qualities having improved.”

“Non-point pollution is a tougher nut to crack. The overall picture of the bay’s health is positive. We just completed our five year review last year called the State of the Bay that looked at 17 environmental indicators. Some of the problem levels went down including the number of beach closures during the summer season. There is room for improvement but there is a lot of hope,” Walzer said.

“The American Littoral Society believes that we can bring the Bay back to health which is why we have implemented nonpoint source reduction green infrastructure projects on the land to reduce non-point source pollution before it runs off into the bay. Our demonstration projects show we can correct the over-development mistakes of the past with creating green jobs, another positive benefit,” said Helen Henderson of the Littoral Society. “At the same time, we are bringing back historic oyster populations in the bay which will have a tremendous impact on water quality.

One adult oyster can filter up to 50 gallons of water a day.”

Attendees enjoyed pontoon boat rides on the Toms River, musical entertainment by the ShoreSyde Duo, the Greater Pinelands Dulcimer Society, the Acoustic Musicians Guild, the Top Hats, and a special children’s performance by local entertainer Yosi.

Children and adults also got to touch sea life in Jenkinson’s Aquarium touch tank, while those curious about raptors, reptiles and endangered species had the chance to learn more from representatives of the Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge.

There were also 40 eco-friendly arts and crafts vendors and a variety of festival food present.

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Continued From Page 1 plant’s training center was toured by students Toms River Intermediate East, Toms River High School North, Lacey Township Middle School, and Stafford Township Intermediate School. In the evening, it was open to adult members of the community and scouts. The goal for adults is to show them how plant personnel work.

For children, it is to introduce them to STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) professions in the plant.

The training center is on a different portion of the property, apart from the more sensitive daily operations. But that didn’t mean that it was completely different.

There was a control room simulator in the training center. It’s normally used to

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Continued From Page 1 five of its over 85 films in virtual reality.

Films being shown in VR Include: • Chasing Coral: The VR Experience (Jeff Orlowski) • Old Friend (Tyler Hurd) • Mio Garden VR Experience (Tom Westerlin) • The Night Cafe (Mac Cauley) • The Rose and I (Penrose Studios) If you’ve ever wondered what really happens behind the scenes of a movie or in the audition room, there will also be a

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The simulator is a room that is made to look as close to the real control room as physically possible, even down to the car pet, plant spokeswoman Suzanne D’Ambrosio said. It is so accurate that photography is not allowed because they don’t want the wrong people to know how it all works.

All of the equipment is stationed in large, green metal. There are scores of dials and levers, and a Star Trek-like wall of lit-up buttons and devices.

In the training scenario, the power went out. The lit-up buttons blinked. Sirens blared. Within seconds, the emergency generator came on and the kids would be required to fi x the situation.

Rob Sales, senior reactor operator, said

they demonstrate with the simulator, then talk kids through the actions.

The kids were impressed with this simulation, said Mike Strawser, simulator coordinator. Some of them were asking things like “What would happen if you pushed all the buttons?” Others came prepared, having studied the technology behind the plant and came armed with more detailed questions.

The simulator was one of the more dynamic representations of working inside a nuclear power plant. There were several other stations set up throughout the campus, demonstrating such things as security, rescue drills, and energy conservation.

Some stations had equipment that one might not associate with a power plant, such as 3D printers.

In one session, the classes were split

into teams to compete in a game show, answering questions about the origin of the word “atom” (it derives from “atoma,” meaning “uncuttable”) and what is the most used renewable energy source (it’s hydroelectric).

Some teens talked to staff about what kind of jobs would be available in the nuclear field. This was one of the goals for the plant this day, to open students’ eyes to the possibilities.

“There’s a lot of STEM opportunities for kids. They might not be right here, in Ocean County, but there is a lot of opportunity,” D’Ambrosio said.

Hopefully, students will come away from the day with the thought that they could pursue a career in radiation safety or any of the computer fields that the plant relies on daily, she said.

special casting panel “How To Cast A Hit: Q&A Panel With Film & TV’s Top Casting Directors.” Attendees can ask questions to a panel of TV and film’s lead casting directors, including Allison Estrin (Still Alice, Billions), Henry Russel Bergstein (How To Talk To Girls At Parties, Mozart In The Jungle) and Paul Schnee (Spotlight, Winters Bone).

The LIFF will show 27 features and 55 short films in its 9th year, starting with a kick-off screening of King of Peking on June 8 at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, which LIFF Executive Director Eric Johnson describes

as a “fun, funny, sweet” film. Set in 1990s Beijing, China, Johnson said, “It’s about a father who thinks the best way to bond with his 10-year-old son is to bring him into the family DVD bootlegging business.” The film’s director Sam Voutas will also be at the screening for a Q&A. Another event to be on the lookout for is Breakfast with the Filmmakers on Saturday and Sunday, where many LIFF pass holders decide on which films to go see based on how directors talk about their movies and

what piques their interest.

Created in 2008 by a group of filmmakers, film critics and film industry professionals, the Lighthouse International Film Festival celebrates three days of features, shorts, documentaries and family films from around the world in honor of Long Beach Island’s historic Barnegat Lighthouse.

An All Access Pass is needed to attend the virtual reality film screenings and casting panel. To purchase one, visit lighthouse filmfestival.org.

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

Assemblyman Rumpf Votes Against Paid Family Leave Expansion Bill Capitol Comments Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf 9th Legislative District

NEW JERSEY – Assemblyman Brian Rumpf said the paid family leave expansion would increase costs for business and make New

Jersey less competitive and affordable at the Assembly Regulatory Oversight committee on June 1.

“Regrettably I think this

would make New Jersey much less competitive for business,” Rumpf said before voting against the bill.

The legislation (A4927) would double the maximum number of leave weeks from 6 to 12 and boost the cap on weekly benefits from $633 to $932 per week.

It would also extend the program to siblings, grandparents, grandchildren and

parents-in-law for a much longer list of reasons.

About 80 percent of claims filed by employees are to bond with a child.

“The impact of 12 weeks paid leave in my 5-person office would be devastating,” said Rumpf. “I would do everything in my power as an employer to ensure that I accommodate my employees to whatever

degree possible, but to have this mandated would make it very difficult for small businesses and even medium to large-sized businesses.”

The program is funded by a payroll tax on employees.

It has paid out nearly half a billion dollars in benefits for more than 200,000 claims from 2009 to 2015.

“As we encourage more

people to use the program, how long will it remain funded by only overtaxed workers?” asked Rumpf.

“If the fund balance starts decreasing because people are using it more, businesses will likely be taxed as well. As the most taxed state in the nation already, we simply cannot afford to dramatically expand this program at this time.”

Ocean County Reimburses Millions To Towns After Sandy Cleanup

NEW JERSEY – The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders will be distributing more than $9.3 million to the 17 municipalities that participated in the county’s debris removal program following Superstorm Sandy in October 2012.

“With the County recently receiving a Community Development Block Grant through the state Department of Community Affairs, we will now be able to give those participating towns back the 10 percent they paid toward the cost of the cleanup,” said Ocean County Freeholder John C. Bartlett Jr., who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Department of Finance. “By working with federal and state government agencies we were able to secure 100 percent reimbursement for the debris cleanup.

“This was a program we were, in part, criticized for but it provided some of the greatest results to our towns and our residents following a storm that devastated this County,” Bartlett said. “I couldn’t be more pleased with this outcome.”

Bartlett announced the reimbursements at the Board’s May 31 preboard meeting.

Immediately following Superstorm Sandy which hit the area on Oct. 29, 2012, Ocean County municipalities took prompt action to begin the massive debris cleanup efforts in the aftermath of the largest storm ever to impact Ocean County.

The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders, noting that many municipalities didn’t have the staff, funds or the appropriate expertise to oversee such a large undertaking while continuing critical municipal operations, created a shared services agreement on Nov. 19, 2012, and offered affected municipalities the opportunity to have the county oversee and fund the debris cleanup.

Under the agreement, the County would be reimbursed by both the Federal Emergency Management Administration at 90 percent and the town, at 10 percent for the required local match. The agreement allowed towns to free up staff to attend to other storm related activities and provide assistance to citizens.

Seventeen of the county’s 33 municipalities entered into the shared services agreement.

“It was imperative to take action quickly. It was essential to take these steps with expediency in order to allow for necessary utility repairs, infrastructure repairs and most importantly for public safety,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari. “Because this work was imperative to start the rebuilding efforts and in order to assist towns devastated by the storm, the Freeholders provided the funding for the debris removal giving municipalities the opportunity to handle other important matters following the storm.”

Vicari noted it was the ongoing fiscal conservative policies of the Board that allowed the Freeholders to front almost $100 million for the clean-up without having to borrow it.

“And now, all of that money through FEMA and grants, has been returned to the County and we are reimbursing the towns what had been their required match,” Bartlett said.

“Ocean County, with its staff and technical expertise, applied for the additional 10 percent and we were successful in receiving it.”

Bartlett noted that FEMA told the County no other

county has ever done or tried to do what Ocean County did following the storm.

“Debris removal was key and we knew we had to do it,” Bartlett said. “We came up with a plan. We did a good thing for our towns and residents and we successfully received full reimbursement for it. We got their share back for them and we will be sending them checks.”

Vicari said the reimbursement will be a financial help to the towns that were part of the agreement.

“For instance, Toms River Township, will get back

almost $2.3 million,” Vicari said. “The Ortley Beach section of the township was certainly hard hit during Sandy pushing houses off of foundations and onto Route 35.

“We worked with Toms River to remove the hazards so the rebuilding could get underway,” Vicari said.

“The program provided the same help for all the other towns that signed on. Ocean County and its municipalities suffered serious losses as a result of Sandy. We are coming back and this will help.”

The municipalities and the amount they will re-

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ceive are: Barnegat Township, $39,545; Bay Head, $377,524; Beach Haven, $262,224; Berkeley Township, $278,106; Brick Township, $1.3 million; Jackson Township, $594,009; Lakewood, $460,872; Lavallette, $921,529; Long Beach Township, $809,441; Manchester Township, $226,253; Mantoloking, $306,226; Ocean Township, $69,698; Seaside Heights, $345,112; Seaside Park, $112,581; Ship Bottom, $114,261; Stafford Township, $781,862 and Toms River Township, $2,298,677.

In addition, Ocean County will receive $336,458.

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–Photo courtesy Lacey Township Police Department Officer Anthony Sarno with Forked River Elementary School students during 2017 Career Day. FORKED RIVER – Lacey Township Police Officer Anthony Sarno had an interesting Friday afternoon on May 19, as he participated in Forked River Elementary School’s 2017 Career Day. Officer Sarno shared the duties and responsibilities that he and his fellow police officers have to the community, including the kinds of calls police officers respond to, such as emergency and 911 calls, the reasons to dial 911 and various equipment worn and used by

police officers.

Six classes were presented to, which included students from kindergarten to 4th grade, with each presentation lasting about 30 minutes.

Students were allowed time to ask Officer Sarno questions after he talked about his job duties.

The Lacey Township Police Emergency Service Vehicle (Humvee) was also brought onsite and each student was allowed to sit inside and have their picture taken by their teacher.

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Preview The Annual LBI Artists Open Studio Tour

SURF CITY – Throughout the month of June, the LBI Branch of the Ocean County Library at 217 S. Central Avenue will host a preview of works of local artists participating in the upcoming LBI Artists Open Studio Tour. The exhibit will be on display in the meeting room.

The LBI Artist Open Gallery and Studio Tour is a free, self-guided tour of local studios and galleries held at various locations throughout Long Beach Island on June 24 and 25.

This free event is sponsored by the Ocean County Library and the LBI Arts Council.

Artwork may be viewed at any time during regular business hours when programs are not in session in the meeting room. Additional information regarding participating artists and the LBI Open Studio Tour will be available during the exhibit.

Branch hours are Monday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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Pinelands Regional High School Cat-A-Thon Raises Nearly $3K For Youth Programs

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LITTLE EGG HARBOR – Pinelands Regional High School hosted their inaugural Cat-a-Thon on May 19. This family-friendly fundraising event, held on the school’s football field, required teams to recruit sponsors to support their dancing throughout the evening.

Cat-a-Thon raised $2,800 to benefit Pinelands School Based Youth Services and its programs, provided student scholarships and assisting individuals and community groups in need. The event was planned by Pinelands SBYS, the Pinelands student service group Wildcats in Action and other students and staff.

Wildcats in Action seniors Danielle Nutt, Monica Mahon and Reagan Germain worked hard to attract participants. “It was a bit crazy,” said Nutt, “because this was the first year.” Germain said putting on Cat-a-Thon was a “big learning process, but we expected that because we were starting something new.” Germain said that she was grateful that all of the PRHS sports teams – softball, lacrosse, etc. – as well as specific departments, such as drama, had teams on the field for the event. Tuckerton Elementary School also had its own team.

“We wanted to create an event that would attract the entire community to our campus to have fun while raising money that will essentially go back into the community to support an individual,

family or group when a need arises,” said Karen Kenney, Pinelands SBYS director. She noted that Cat-A-Thon would not have been possible without strong support from Pinelands’ administration and the Board of Education.

And the community joined in – through creating their own teams to donating food and water. Even the music for the event was donated. Impulse Entertainment from Little Egg Harbor provided the tunes. DJ Mike Cofer, a 2003 grad from PRHS, donated his time. “I do a lot with the schools,” said Cofer. “It’s good to give back to the community.”

One of the immediate beneficiaries of Cat-AThon was PRHS senior Meghan Crawford, who received a scholarship. Crawford, a member of the softball team, was an “easy choice” for the scholarship, according to Wildcats in Action advisor and SBYS social worker Kaitlyn Zedalis. “Her parents and the whole softball team are here to honor her,” said Zedalis. Germain, who is a close friend of Crawford, said that despite a diagnosis of leukemia in ninth grade, Crawford has “stayed strong, was first in her class during her treatment, and she has just made such an impact on everyone.”

“We are hoping Cat-a-Thon will teach students that they all are a part of something bigger than themselves,” said Zedalis. “They are all a part of this community, and they have a responsibility to be an active participant in their community.”

Lacey Township Independence Day Fireworks

LACEY – The Lacey Township Recreation Department is proud to announce the Lacey Township Independence Day Fireworks sponsored by Oyster Creek Generating Station/Exelon Generation will be held on July 3 at Lacey Township High School.

In the event of inclement weather, we have a rain date of July 5 scheduled.

The festivities will begin at 7:30 p.m. and the crowd will be treated to some favorite sounds of summer by “Not so Normal Entertainment,” with the firework presentation scheduled to begin at 9:15 p.m. The fireworks will be on the grounds

of the Lacey High School/Lacey Middle School with designated viewing areas in the field adjacent to the tennis courts of the high school.

Refreshments will be available at the Lion’s Den at the Lacey High School. Parking is available at the Lacey Township High School, 73 Haines Street, Lanoka Harbor and the Lacey Township Middle School, 660 Denton Avenue, Forked River.

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Southern Regional Boys Lacrosse Alumni Make All Star Defense Teams

–Photo courtesy Southern Regional School District MANAHAWKIN – Southern Regional Boys Lacrosse Alumni Nick Jinks (Eastern University) and Mike Adragna (FDU-Florham) made the MAC Conference All Star defensive teams this season.

Annual Town Wide Clean Up Weekend

WARETOWN – The 15th Annual Town Wide Clean Up Weekend, sponsored by the Environmental Commission, is on June 16 and 17 at the Waretown Lake.

Friday hours are from 8 to 5 p.m. and Saturday hours are from 8 to 3 p.m., or until the dumpsters are full.

Proof of residency is required in order to participate. There will be people on site to assist residents with placing items in the correct dumpsters.

Items that will be accepted include: Bulk garbage, such as couches and chairs Metal and appliances Propane tanks and Freon items

Electronics, such as TVs and computers Clean waste oil Brush and branches Batteries Paint (latex, oil and boat paints) Items that will NOT be accepted are: Tires Kerosene Wood stains/preservatives Aerosol and gasoline cans Turpentine No contractors please. Any questions, please call 609-693-3302, ext. 238. For more information, visit twpoceannj.gov/notices/townwide-clean-up.pdf.

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BARNEGAT – A Luncheon, Rummage & Bake Sale will be held at Wright Memorial Presbyterian Church, 330 South Main Street (Route 9) on June 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

There will be household items, jewelry, collectibles, antiques, tools, sports equipment and other items for sale and all items will be in good condition and sold at reasonable prices.

The luncheon will feature delicious homemade sandwiches and desserts and the bake table will have a large selection of homemade baked items for sale.

The event is sponsored by the Presbyterian Women of the church, which is a non-profit organization serving church programming and missions.

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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 Commu-

nity Hall, Route 9 North and E. Lacey Road, Forked River at 9:15 a.m. and returning at 8:30 p.m.

The cost is $100, which includes transportation, lunch and show.

For further information, contact Barbara at 609 693-4215.

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The Orchards At Bartley Granted Advanced Standing By NJ Department Of Health

JACKSON – The Orchards at Bartley, located at 100 North County Line Road, has once again been awarded the distinction of Advanced Standing (AS) by the New Jersey Department of Health and Health Care Association of New Jersey (HCANJ), a voluntary program opened to all licensed assisted living residences and comprehensive personal care homes in New Jersey that have high-quality standards and meet compliance regulations.

Facilities that receive Advanced Standing must comply with all applicable local, state and federal regulations, as well as submit quality data that reaches benchmarks established by a Peer Review panel. Once all regulations are satisfactorily met and the quality measures meet the established benchmarks, the Department of Health will make the final determination on Advanced Standing. The Advanced Standing Program representative reviewed the complete operation of The Orchards at Bartley, including building environment and safety along with the resident medical care, activities and dining services, and determined that all areas of the operations met the criteria set to achieve Advanced Standing.

On May 11, the following areas were reviewed by the Advanced Standing Program representative: health care needs assessed and

provided; medications and treatments administered as ordered; meal service/diet requests provided; activity programs and specific programming for residents with cognitive issues; housekeeping services and kitchen sanitation; employee training and up-to-date licenses and certifications as required; medical record review for required care or services.

“Families and Residents choose the Orchards because of the service of excellence that we provide through our high quality of care, and our genuine compassion for the people we care for every day,” said Lauren Kessler, Executive Director.

For over 31 years, Bartley Healthcare has provided quality individual focused memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and assisted living services for residents on its 25-acre campus in Jackson, New Jersey.

Founded in 1985, Bartley Healthcare has long been recognized as an award winning, quality leader with the experience in memory care, skilled nursing, post-acute care and assisted living. Bartley Healthcare is Joint Commission accredited, with special certification for their Memory Care and Post-Acute Programs. For more information, visit our website: bartleyhealthcare.com or call today at 732-370-4700.

Afternoon Cards Scholarship Fundraiser

WARETOWN – Waretown United Methodist Church will host its 3rd annual afternoon card/ social to benefit the Sarah Circle Scholarship Fund on June 22 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the church on 27 Bryant Road.

Donation is $5 and there will be door prizes and gift baskets at the event.

For tickets, reservations or any questions, call Brenda Hoare at 609-693-3686 or Ginnie Peterson at 609-971-8501.

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In its place is several large jungle gym structures, many swings, a pavilion area (which can be reserved for parties), and more. There is lighting and cameras that are connected to the police station. There are park facilities for various age groups, including children with special needs.

A few more punchlist items are still to be added, said Jeanne Broadbent, the township’s director of recreation. They are still waiting on fencing, so that there will only be one way in or out of the park. A rubber mat will be placed under a piece of equipment that kids can sit on and spin. The rubber mulch had started to kick out from the kids using the device, so the mat should help with that. The large, open areas of the park will be seeded with grass, she said.

These areas will remain open so children have some places to run around and play, Mayor Albert Bille said.

There was a ceremonial groundbreaking on May 27, where Bille said he gave away more than 400 commemorative frisbees to kids. He also stopped by the park on June 4 to give out some more.

Project Playground began as a community-wide fundraising and building project 15 years ago. A throwback to that is still there today, with a sign in one corner advertising

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“Koradigo Cove.” Koradigo comes from the first letters of the last names of the people who spearheaded the construction.

The wooden pickets purchased as fundraising for the original wooden park were intended to be salvaged for display in the new park, officials said. Unfortunately the deterioration was too extensive, and a sign will be erected in the near future with the names of those individuals, families and businesses that donated funds to build the original park.

The work is being done by Liberty Parks and Playgrounds, in the amount of about $270,000.

Project Playground was the centerpiece of a township-wide park improvement project, hitting every park in town.

“Everybody will have a better park than they had (at the beginning of the year),” Bille said.

The Township Committee awarded the sweeping project to Liberty Parks and Playgrounds for $146,958, a figure officials have said is very good for the amount of work being done.

Most of the other parks are done, with a few little changes to be made.

The skate park’s opening date has been pushed to August, Broadbent said. The 1st Street park work is on hold so that some soil sampling can be done. The basketball court was sinking, so they want to make sure to find out what the problem was, thinking it might be insufficient fill.

holes, civil unrest and animal disease.

Bowen said township officials shouldn’t expect too many other surprises. “I don’t expect a lot of hazard changes; I think you’ll see a lot of new analysis.”

Municipalities will be emailed a copy of their completed 2014 survey that asked them to identify which hazards were most significant to their communities. Bowen said they can either add to that survey and cross out old information, or start a new survey from scratch.

She and her Michael Baker colleagues plan to sit in at least one municipal meeting in all 33 Ocean County towns this fall. They want to hear from not just mayors and councilmembers – but also planners, code enforcers, public works departments, flood plan administrators and emergency personnel before putting a draft plan together for next spring. After that, towns will be able to comment and make suggestions on the plan before it’s turned into the state and FEMA for review.

needs to be updated every five years, and Ocean County is on track to have theirs ready by 2018.

Every county is required by law to have a hazard plan in place by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, which has been in effect since 1988.

Hazard mitigation is simply an effort to reduce loss of life and property by lessening the impact of disasters. A plan must be put place in order to access grants and reduce a town’s vulnerability in the event of a disaster. According to Bowen’s presentation, New Jersey has had a total of 37 major disaster declarations, and Ocean County alone has declared about half of that – 18.

Bowen talked through some of the hazards that were considered for the 2014 Multi-Jurisdictional All-Hazard Mitigation Plan, but ultimately were not included. One of the hazards considered at that time was terrorism, which they felt was adequately addressed in the county’s Homeland Security Strategic Plan. But because of a terrorist bombing at the Seaside Park Semper Five charity run in 2016, terrorism will now be included in the updated plan.

Some other hazards deemed to be of minimal threat to Ocean –Photo by Sara Grillo County communities in the 2014 Sarah Bowen from Michael Baker International talks plan included lightning strikes, to a room full of local officials about the county’s landslides, fishing failures, sink- Hazard Plan on May 31.

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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)

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Walking Can Be A Real Balancing Act: Identifying And Managing Falls Falls are prevalent, dangerous and costly. Every year, one-third to onehalf of the population age 65 and over experience falls. Falls are the leading cause of injury in older adults and the leading cause of death in those over age 85. Five percent of falls lead to a fracture. Falls can cause more than 200,000 hip fractures yearly. The cost of direct care for hip fracture patients alone is over $7 billion a year.

Are falls a normal part of aging? No. Current research indicates that elderly falls are different than their healthy, age-matched counterparts.

Can you predict who will fall and who won’t? No, not with certainty. But it is possible to identify many of the individual risk factors that contribute to falls. Contrary to popular belief, aging is not necessarily the culprit of imbalance, though it can be a factor. At any age, certain diseases, impairments or medications can adversely affect our ability to control our balance and lead to falls. The following are some

of those: Diseases and impairments which may contribute to falls include dizziness, head injury, stroke, spinal cord injury, diabetes, visual deficits and muscular injuries. Medications can also affect our ability to control our balance.

Blood pressure drugs, diuretics, anti-depressants, sedatives, tranquilizers and sleeping pills may contribute to your complaint of unsteadiness.

Can people who fall, or are at risk of falling, be helped? The good news is yes. Many risk factors are quite amenable to rehabilitative treatment.

The use of available sensory inputs can be enhanced, control of position and movement in space can be learned, limits of stability can be increased, ankle, hip and stepping strategies can be trained, range-of-motion, strength and endurance can be increased, etc. The risk factor that is reduced or eliminated reduces the risk for falls. Treatment plans should be based on individual problems identified by comprehensive evaluation.

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LAKEWOOD – Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus (MMCSC), an RWJBarnabas Health facility, has earned re-accreditation by the Intersociet al Accred it at ion Com m ission (IAC), a widely respected accreditation program, in the areas of Adult Transthoracic and Adult Transesophegeal echocardiography. The three-year ter m of accredit ation demonst rates M MCSC’s ongoi ng com m it ment to providing quality patient care in echocardiography.

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Should The Government Control Your Latte?

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. It’s so sad, and breaks my heart that a 16-year-old boy died from an arrhythmia that occurred from ingesting too many caffeinated stimulants. According to the news, the lethal combination included a large Mountain Dew, a latte from McDonald’s and an energy drink, all within two hours. Just FYI, most energy shots contain guarana and ginseng or other stimulants. The tragedy has increased awareness for many families as well as regulatory agencies.

Should health agencies regulate the amount of caffeine put into coffee and energy drinks, in the same manner that they do tobacco? They are even considering restrictions and a ban.

I don’t want the Establishment having any say-so about the amount of caffeine in my caramel macchiato or Red Bull. It’s understood when I drink one of these or take a Vivarin, or whatever my choice is, that I’m going to feel a jolt. Last week, I tried pure Coffeeberry Fruit extract and consumed what amounted to at least 800mg all at once. My head buzzed for a few hours, and I was nauseous but I am used to caffeine, so I knew I would be okay.

I think it’s horrible that certain companies have marketing campaigns aimed directly at children. I also think the manufacturers of these beverages should take some blame and they should stop increasing caffeine levels just to get a jump on their competitor and come up with their next marketing shtick.

And there is some personal accountability just as there is with alcohol. When

you drink too much alcohol, there is a natural consequence of feeling sick and hungover. Perhaps the consequence is not so obvious with caffeine. One challenge that parents face is that cappuccinos, energy shots, Mountain Dew and others are all legal substances (and they should be) so abuse of them is uncomplicated due to easy access.

How Do You Feel?

1. Is caffeine a strong and potentially dangerous stimulant or not?

2. Does caffeine impact certain people worse than another, such as children or the elderly, or those with vascular compromise (known or unknown).

Would you like to share your opini o n ? Wr i t e m e a t s u z y c o h e n . c o m , as I’d love to know your thoughts.

I have a pharmacist’s perspective so for me, #1 is “no” because pure caffeine doesn’t even come close to prescription ADHD stimulants such as methylphenidate or the famous combo drug, which consists of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine. Amphetamine is known on the street as “speed” or “whizz.” These drugs are dispensed to children by the millions on a daily basis and suddenly a Monster’s a problem?! Or a Mocha Latte?

Do you truly get what I’m saying here?

The answer to #2 is “yes,” caffeine is metabolized more slowly by all the above groups and will raise blood pressure and cause arrhythmias more frequently. Have open conversations with your kids about this, because their peers are encouraging abuse of these drinks in order to increase alertness and ‘smartness’ before exams.

It’s sad but true.

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Color Me Confused in Freehold Dear Confused, Oh those artists, they really do see things differently. I’m married to one myself. My wife has never changed her name, but I understand and respect the way she expresses her creativity. I think, as long as your daughter has no self-destructive habits, that you let her be Lavender. I would tell her

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HAVEN/Beat The Street Flapjack Fundraiser TOMS RIVER – HAVEN / Beat the Street will be hosting a Flapjack Fundraiser on July 22 from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Applebee’s inside the Ocean County Mall, 1201 Hooper Ave. The cost of breakfast is $15 with proceeds going to benefit HAVEN / Beat the Street and its mission of helping those in need.

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Inside The Law Choosing The Right Automobile Insurance Will Protect Your Family And Assets

Robert C. Shea Esq.

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By Michael Deem, Esq. and Robert Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea And Associates

In 1998, the State of New Jersey adopted the Automobile Insurance Cost Reduction Act (AICRA) to reduce the cost of automobile insurance by reducing the benefits available to persons who are injured in automobile accidents. This means less coverage to pay for medical treatment and less rights to recover monetary damages from careless drivers who injure your family. Protect yourself.

Automobile insurance is mandatory in New Jersey. The failure to carry automobile insurance may be punishable by imprisonment.

When purchasing automobile insurance, you have two choices: you are required to select either a Basic Policy or a Standard Policy.

We do not recommend choosing the Basic Policy.

The Basic Policy only provides minimal coverage and leaves you unprotected in several areas.

A Basic Policy only provides you with $5,000 of property damage liability coverage if someone makes a claim against you and only provides $15,000 of medical expense benefits should you require medical treatment for your injuries. The Basic Policy does not cover you if you injure someone else. The Basic Policy does not provide Uninsured Motorist coverage to protect you and your family if the careless driver who causes the collision is uninsured or is insured under a Basic Policy. Perhaps most importantly, the Basic Policy will not provide you with a free lawyer to defend any claim against your personal assets.

We recommend that you purchase a Standard Policy. A Standard Policy provides the best insurance coverage to protect your assets if you are sued and to provide compensation to you and your family if you/they are injured.

The Standard Policy does provide medical expense benefits (PIP) coverage which includes medical expenses up to $250,000 per person per accident. The Standard Policy also provides you with Uninsured Motorist Coverage (UM Benefits), so if you are injured by someone who does not have automobile insurance, is insured under a Basic Policy or leaves the scene of the

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When you purchase the Standard Policy you must elect a “tort option” that will determine your right to make a claim. You must select either the “limitation on lawsuit option” or the “no limitation on lawsuit option.” If you purchase the Basic Policy then you are assigned the “limitation on lawsuit option.” We recommend that you choose the “no limitation on lawsuit option.” Ask your insurance representative what is the actual dollar amount that your overall premium will increase if you elect the “no limitation on lawsuit option.”

By choosing the “ limitation on lawsuit option” you are limiting you legal right to make a claim for monetary damages unless you sustain one of the following injuries: Death, Dismemberment; Significant scarring or disfigurement; Displaced Fractures; Loss of Fetus or a Permanent Injury that can been diagnosed by credible, objective medical testing.

Selecting the correct insurance coverage is extremely important when it comes to protecting your family and personal assets.

Call the Attorneys at R.C. Shea & Associates (732-505-1212) for a free evaluation of your automobile insurance policy.

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, and Powers of Attorney and much more. Call or visit our office Toms River office at 732-505-1212 or 244 Main Street, or our Manchester area office at 732-408-9455 or our Brick area office at 732-451-080, or email us at Rshea@rcshea.com or visit our website at rcshea.com.

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CLASSIFIEDS Real Estate For Sale/Rent - Homestead Run 55+ Community. Toms River. Homes for sale or rental. 2 BR and 1 or 1.5 Bath. Immediate occupancy. Home steadrun.com. 732-370-2300. (24)

For Rent

Boat Slip For Rent - In private residence in Brick. Asking $800 for the season. Call 732-477-3053 or 732-492-3428.

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Yard Sale Village-wide Yard Sale - Saturday, June 10, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crestwood Village 7, Whiting. Rain date June 17. Maps of participating homes at Fernwood Clubhouse, 1 Falmouth Drive. Follow balloons on mailboxes. Over 50 households. Come find your treasure.

(25) Neighborhood Wide Yard Sale Over 90 participants. Presidential Lakes, Browns Mills. June 10 and 11, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Located off Route 70 (2 miles East of the Rt.70/Rt.72 circle). Sponsored by Jessica Nooney, Weichert Realtors 856-983-2888.

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Thanks & Sincere Appreciation - To Receptionists Lorraine, Ginger, Marion and Ceil in Activities, at Willow Springs in Brick. No one could be more dependable, reliable, honest, kind and supportive to residents and family members, than you four are!

(25) Texas Hold’en Player Wanted Friday’s 5 to 8 p.m. Rt. 530, Whiting, NJ. 732-408-5258.

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Personals European Lady - Honest, faithful.

Looking for serious man 65-80 years old to build strong stable relationship with our love, trust and respect.

973-204-0108.

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Items For Sale Rand Fig Trees With Fruit - Raised in pots. We have red, white and blue fig trees ready to go. 732-269-4675. (24)

Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius.

732-364-7580. (t/n) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac.

Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) WE BUY USED CARS - Any condition, any make, any year. We also specialize in buying Classic Porshe, Mercedes and Jaguar running or not, DEAD OR ALIVE. 609-598-3622.

(25) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n)

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

5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc.

Call 917-681-6809. (t/n)

Help Wanted PT CNA/CHHA - The Pines at Whiting is looking for experienced CNA’s / CHHA’s to provide excellence in care to our residents on our Assisted living unit and skilled nursing units. If you are looking for an environment that rewards excellence, provides a fun work environment you should look no further! 1 PT weekend commitment positions on all 3-11/11-7. Special weekend rates of $14 to $16/hour depending on community. Weekend program requires a commitment of 4 weekend shifts per month. Part time 3-11 CHHA position available in Assisted living 3 days week(e/o w/e). Competitive rates. Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (28) Housekeeping Position - For busy campground. 40 hours per week.

Weekends a must. Wading Pines Camping Resort. 609-726-1313. (26) Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n) Job Opening - Entry level position on co-op maintence staff in Whiting, NJ. Job duties include garbage collection, housing unit clean up, repairs, technical staff assistance, etc. Familiarity with hand and power tools desirable. Must have a clean drivers license. 40 hour work week.

Includes heath insurance, vacation and sick pay. For more details or schedule an interview call Tom at 732-350-5676, ext. 15.

(25) Housekeeper - Full and part time in Toms River. Same site. Good starting salary. Must speak English.

Experience a plus. 973-540-2600 leave message.

(25) RN, LPN, CNA Positions available For all shifts. Rose Garden Nursing & Rehab 1579 Old Freehold Road, Toms River. Fax resume 732-349-8036. (25) Now Hiring Property Inspectors FT/PT in your area. Full, free training provided. jim.g59@comcast.net or msangelabove@comcast.net. 732-7664425, 201-259-0734. Ask for Mel. (t/n) Part Time Food Service - We have an immediate need for part time waitstaff/servers, am and pm shifts available. Dietary aides, PT dishwashers. We are a well established retirement/healthcare community located in Whiting. We offer competitive pay and 401(K) once you have worked 1 year and 1000 hours. Under the direction of great Food Service leadership team, you will be working in an environment where you get the support and training needed to grow in your culinary career. The Pines offers an open door policy and Senior Leadership is always available and visible to our employees every day. Rate of pay starts at $9/hr. Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (28)

Help Wanted Part Time - 11-7 Charge Nurse (3 days a week E/O weekend). The Pines at Whiting is looking for an experience 11-7 charge nurse to work 3 nights a week including E/O weekend) in our Assisted Living Community. Competitive rate.

Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (28) Hiring - Experienced pizza man and kitchen help, Barnegat.

646-707-5211.

(25) Laundromat Attendant - For PT/FT Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863.

(12) Experienced Landscaper or Dependable Helper - Good pay. PT. Brick. 732-678-7584.

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Services PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Celebrating 50 years of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com.

See all our anniversary and monthly specials. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732-5003063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725.

(30) Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192.

(26) Autobody Work - $99 any dent big or small, professionally done. We come to you. Serving Ocean and Monmouth counties. 347-744-7409. (t/n) All Around Yard And Home Maintenance – Outdoor, indoor work done to your satisfaction. Spring thru Winter. Cleaning, home repairs, yard upgrades, etc. References upon request. Very diligent. Fair estimates.

Eddie Zsoka 732-608-4781. (25) My 2 Girls Cleaning Service Spring Cleaning Specials - A package to meet all your needs.

Bonded and insured. Same teams.

Please call Donna at 732-9148909 or 732-232-7058.

(23) Need A Ride - Airports, cruise, A.C., doctors. Save $$$. Senior discounts.

Tom. Save ad. 551-427-0227. (39) Buy Direct Flooring Distributers - Direct from mills. Eliminate middle man. Luxury vinal, planking, carpet, remnants, hardwood.

Resistration #13097-1340. Doug 732-504-9286.

(27) Custom Shelving – Organize your closets kitchen, living room, basement, garage. Solid wood shelving made and installed. Strong, beautiful, affordable. Call Gus’s Woodwork 732-363-6292.

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Services Don Carnevale Painting - Specializing interiors. Very neat. Special senior discounts. Reasonable, affordable, insured. References. Low winter rates. License #13VH3846900. 732-899-4470 or 732-814-4851. Thank you. (27) All In 1 Handyman/General Contracting - Painting, kitchens, bath, basements, etc. Remodeled, flooring, carpentry, roofing, siding, windows, doors, gutters, etc. “Any to do list.”

No job too big or small, we do it all. $ave - Veterans discount. Call Clark 732-850-5060.

(28) Roofing Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows, gutters. Repairs and discounted new installations. Prompt service.

Insured. NJ license #13HV01888400.

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

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Services

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Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured.

Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n)

The Original Family Fence - A fully licensed and insured company in Ocean County has specialized in unique fence repairs and installations around the Garden State for over 35 years. We want your gate repairs, sectional repairs, and new installation inquiries! No job is too small for us to tend to in a day’s time. Call us today for your free estimate You might just be surprised with what is possible.

NJ LIC: 13VH09125800. Phone 732773-3933, 732-674-6644.

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A&A Masonry Repairs - Steps, chimney walls, rebuilds and repairs, Stone veneer, concrete and pavers.

Fully Insured. Call Pete 609 242-4249. newjerseymasonry.com.

(26) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (27) Handyman – All masonry work, repairs, sidewalks, paving, stone, decorative stone, mulch. Call Jerry 732-684-8863. Free estimates.

NJ reg #13VH08709600. (26)

Removal Service - We Haul It All! Household junk, furniuture, appliances, construction debris, metals, yard waste, concrete, dirt and sand.

Also specializing in cleanouts, landscaping, tree/shrub removal, moving and hauling. Spring Cleaning Special ends June 21.

Call now! 732-998-4725. (27)

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Ocean County Announces Five More Dates For Household Hazardous Waste Collection

OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County will hold five more free household hazardous waste collection dates this year.

“We are currently completing our first three collections of 2017 with the next scheduled for June 3 at the Manchester Township Public Works Garage, at 1360 Route 70,” said Ocean County Freeholder Gerry P. Little, who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management. “We have now put into place the summer/fall schedule which will run from July through October.

“So far we have collected 121,576 pounds of household hazardous waste during our first two collections this year,” Little said. “This program provides benefits to not just our citizens but it also protects the environment.”

The additional dates, times and locations for the 2017 disposal program are: • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on July 15 at Little Egg Harbor Township Recycling Center, 1363 County Road 539 • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on August 5 at the Jackson Township Municipal Building, 95 West Veterans Highway • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on August 27 at Lakewood Public Works Yard, 1 America Avenue • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on September 23, Long Beach Township Public Works Garage, 7910 Long Beach Boulevard, Beach Haven Crest • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on October 7, Point Pleasant Municipal Building, 2233 Bridge Avenue While the program is free, registration is required. To register for the Little Egg Harbor and Long Beach townships collection sites call 609-978-0913; for Lakewood call 732-5065047 and for the Jackson Township and Point Pleasant collection sites call 732-367-0802.

Last year, the County collected 290,602 pounds of household hazardous waste, up about 20,000 pounds, at a cost of $123,688. The program is funded in part by the State Recycling Enhancement Act Tax Fund.

“This free program, which got started in 1989, provides an avenue to get rid of items like paints, paint thinner, and cleaners, properly and safely,

keeping the material from entering our waterways and our preserved lands,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari. “The Department of Solid Waste Management has done a great job in implementing this program for almost three decades.”

The program runs at least once a month from April to October and is held at different collection sites throughout the County. Residents can register for any of the sites.

“We work to make certain this program is accessible to our residents,” Little said. “It is held in towns, both large and small, and citizens in any Ocean County town can attend any site.

Our residents can attend any location.”

Municipal recycling centers and the county’s recycling centers also allow for drop off of a host of materials including used paint, motor oil and car batteries.

“Our residents should check with us or their local recycling center to determine what is accepted year-round eliminating the need to store potentially hazardous items in their home,” Little said.

Residents can drop off a maximum of 200 pounds of dry material and 20 gallons of liquid at the County’s household hazardous waste collection sites. No containers over five gallons will be accepted.

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

The five summer/fall dates also will be serviced by Radiac Environmental Services at a cost of about 44 cents a pound.

Program information also can be found on the county website at co.ocean.nj.us or by calling 1-800-55-RECYCLE. “We encourage our residents to use this free program to make certain chemicals, cleaners, solvents and other items we use around the house are disposed of properly,” Little said.

Tickets Available For OCC Foundation Scholarship Celebration

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County College Foundation will host its 2017 Annual Scholarship Celebration on June 16 at 6:30 p.m. on the Ocean County College Main Campus.

This year’s event will honor Mr. & Mrs. Dan D’Onofrio and The D’Onofrio Foundation as Humanitarians of the Year.

The evening’s festivities will feature a gourmet buffet, live entertainment by Kindred Spirit, dancing and a silent auction. The evening’s host is Kenneth J. Malagiere of Narcissus Florals. The event committee is co-chaired by Margaux D’Onofrio and DJ D’Onofrio. Cocktail Attire is requested.

Tickets are $200 per person and proceeds will benefit the mission of the Ocean County College Foundation.

To support a student with a scholarship or for information on how to become a sponsor, donate an auction item or purchase tickets, call the Ocean County College Foundation at 732-255-0492 or visit the Foundation page at go.ocean.edu/gala.

The Ocean County College Foundation is a private non-profit organization dedicated to the growth and development of the College through scholarships, endowments, and capital and special projects.

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LITTLE EGG HARBOR – June Bunco Night will be at John & Sonia’s Luncheonette, 978 Radio Road, on June 21 at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $15 per person at the door and include free snacks and soda, a 50/50 raffle

and cash prizes.

Bunco Night fundraisers benefit many local charities, including Guiding Light House, which provides transitional housing to women veterans.

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TOMS RIVER – Legal newcomers to the United States can learn what it takes to become a naturalized citizen in a series of free classes offered this summer on Tuesday and Thursday nights at Donovan High School, 685 Hooper Ave., from June 20 to July 27.

The six-week citizenship preparation program assists participants in completing their N400 applications for citizenship and presents the

TOMS RIVER – Freeholder John C. Bartlett, Jr. announced that the Ocean County Department of Parks & Recreation will be conducting an Easy T’ai Chi program for adults looking to gain flexibility and strength with a gentle workout.

Free U.S. Citizenship Classes

content of the questions asked at the interview in U.S. history, government and civics.

“Our program prepares applicants to handle the interview process and to be successful on the exam,” says Sr. Peggy Nulty, who has led citizenship programs in New Jersey since 1996.

Currently 180 immigrants from many different countries, such as Colombia, the Ukraine,

Mexico, India, Peru, Russia and Costa Rica, have become U.S. citizens through this program.

The free program, which is funded by a Charitable Trust Foundation, relies on a combination of professional teachers, volunteer tutors and attorney consultation to assist both individuals and the classes. In order to qualify for the program, participants must meet three

requirements: Be able to read, speak and write English.

Have a Green Card for five years or be married to a U.S. Citizen.

Be able to pay the government application fee of $725, which is sent in with the application.

Pre-registration is required by calling Sr. Nulty at732-998-3153. Registration is scheduled for June 13 at 6 p.m.

Easy T’ai Chi & Qigong Classes

The class will be offered Mondays and Fridays for $37 to the instructor and $5 for registration. The class is from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. and the session runs from June 23 to July 21 (no class on 7/3).

To register, send a check made payable to

the “County of Ocean” to Ocean County Parks and Recreation, 1198 Bandon Road, Toms River, NJ 08753. Please provide name, address and daytime telephone number, along with program #183544-5C when registering. Please bring a check the first class

made payable to instructor Linda Osowski for $37.

To receive more information or to receive a Parks & Recreation Newsletter call 732-5069090 or visit our website at oceancountyparks. org.

Kinesio Taping and Physical Therapy

By Sandra Macejak, PTA of the Whiting location

WHAT IS KINESIO TAPING?

allowing the body to react to the motion of the skin causing the correct response to the underlying impairment.

Taping for different reasons.

The Kinesio Taping method was developed in 1979, and has had a recent resurgence in popularity in the physical therapy world. Kinesio Tape is a form of therapeutic tape made up of elastic fibers and all organic materials, all of which are latex free.

This means that even people with slightly sensitive skin can take advantage of the tape. It can be applied to almost any muscle, joint, ligament, or tendon for a therapeutic purpose. When applied, unlike other forms of therapeutic tape, you should not feel like there is anything there. Kinesio Tape allows for normal movement and the ability to complete activities that you would normally perform without causing any form of restriction or limiting range of motion. Kinesio Taping can have an effect on multiple systems of the body including the circulatory/ lymphatic system, the musculoskeletal system, the neural system, and the fascial system. How the tape is applied to certain target tissues throughout the body will determine the physiological effect and system that will be affected.

WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM KINESIO TAPE? Some people may believe that Kinesio Taping is only used on young people or athletes however, that is a gross misconception. People of all ages and athletic abilities can benefit from Kinesio Taping. For example, many people have known someone who has gotten or is going to need a joint replacement at some point in their lives. With this recovery comes some discomfort and of course scarring and inflammation. These people could benefit from Kinesio Taping to help decrease some of the pain caused by increased inflammation, decrease the swelling that may build up around the knee and/or lower leg, and to help decrease scar appearance and increase scar mobility. So while athletes may require Kinesio Taping for ligament injuries or extra joint support for performance activities, all populations could avail from Kinesio

HOW CAN YOU BENEFIT FROM KINESIO TAPING IN PHYSICAL THERAPY? There is a very wide variety of diagnoses and ailments that are seen in physical therapy and though two people may have the same diagnosis, they may not necessary have the same treatment. Every person and body is different, so each person that comes in for physical therapy needs to get evaluated or assessed and have a treatment plan created specifically for them, including the correct application of Kinesio Tape.

Kinesio Taping can be applied to decrease pain, muscle spasm or weakness, to promote lymphatic drainage to decrease swelling, increase scar mobility and joint stability, to correct ligaments or tendons, or to help correct joints that are not moving the way they are suppose to.

In physical therapy, Kinesio Taping is considered a form of manual treatment. The therapist applies this tape to different muscles or target tissues to increase efficacy of treatment while you are at home. For example, if you have targeted muscle weakness and are doing the exercises and working hands on with the physical therapist to address this issue to increase strength in those particular muscles, the Kinesio Tape can be applied to facilitate, or promote muscle contraction to these weak muscles for 3-5 days after your physical therapy session. This works because the tape creates a sensory stimulus

Just like facilitating the muscles, pain can be addressed as well. To decrease pain in targeted locations, Kinesio Taping very minimally lifts the skin with convolutions which increases blood and lymph flow through that area which then causes decreased pressure on the area of pain. This allows relief for up to the 3-5 days that the tape remains effective. This technique can be used on multiple locations on the body that cause you pain. So, If you are someone that has any diagnosis including but not limited to joint replacements, low to mid back or neck pain, plantar fasciitis, joint pain, increased swelling in specific locations, muscle spasms, muscle weakness or other upper or lower extremity injuries, Kinesio Tape may be beneficial for you. Here at All-Care, many therapists expertly utilize Kinesio Taping and can assess the right taping technique for you!

SANDRA MACEJAK, PTA Sandra graduated with her Associates degree in Applied Science upon completion of the Physical Therapist Assistant Program, where she was the president of her class, at Mercer County Community College. She then obtained her license in 2015. Sandra completed three clinical affiliations, two of which were in outpatient facilities, one specializing in manual therapy and soft tissue mobilizations and the other in pre and post-surgical interventions, as well as a third affiliation in an inpatient rehabilitation setting.

She has worked in an outpatient orthopedic setting for years before obtaining her license and is very passionate about helping her patients achieve their goals in therapy.

Sandra strongly believes that with one on one patient care and an individualized treatment plan each patient can work to achieve those goals!

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of June 10 - June 16

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Creative energy is at a high point. The practical application of your imaginative ideas, however, could escape your notice in the early part of the week. Focus on fulfilling your dreams.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Tie your timing to the tides of progress. Remember that any low tide is always followed by a high tide. Hold off making key financial decisions in the first few days of the week.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Let your business schemes simmer for a few days before putting them into action. The week might begin with a certain amount of confusion but you will quickly get a clear picture.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Do less talking and more listening in the week ahead.

Pay attention to trusted friends and advisors as you are likely to hear the truth. It is a good week for gathering knowledge and wisdom.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Don’t pretend to be a wallflower if you meet some new friends. The more enthusiasm you show the more enjoyment you will experience this week. Problems at home may tax your ingenuity VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Details may be in the dark until the light dawns later in the week. Someone’s remarks could negatively influence your business sense. Wait a few days before making crucial decisions or taking action.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Take another whack at the piñata despite a blindfold. You may be willing to take risks without the benefit of clear vision in the week ahead. There is something good waiting if you can find it.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You can be fierce about fulfilling your fantasies as this week unfolds. Hold off on making major business and financial decision until midweek when better opportunities may arise.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You can be matchless or merely mediocre. If something “works” there may still be room for improvement. Make sure all facets of a project are optimized in the week ahead.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may be inspired by powerful ideas in the week ahead. Bow to traditions and honor conventions in order to achieve your dreams.

Don’t step out of line during the next few days.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You may struggle to get to the bottom of a confusing financial problem. Once you discover the truth it will be easy to overcome. Get plenty of sleep in the week ahead to offset nervous energy.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Disarray and unsightly appearances could undo the aura of harmony that you hope to achieve this week. Keep your affairs organized; make an extra effort to make a good impression.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen

Work Of Art:Turn Mac And Cheese Into A Canvas For Your Own Culinary Creativity

By Wolfgang Puck With many schools across the country now letting out for summer vacation, family weeknight suppers can sometimes seem as if they’re even more challenging than during the rest of the year. Main dishes call for extra flexibility; after all, you never know how many people, kids or grownups, may show up around the table. Yet you, the cook in charge, also need reliable mainstays you can put together easily, even routinely; dishes everybody loves, yet recipes that are also versatile enough that one never tires of them.

With all those requirements in mind, I’m happy to recommend one of my all-time favorites into your weekly menu rotation this summer: macaroni and cheese.

As you may know, I’ve gained some fame for the macaroni and cheese I serve to Hollywood’s stars every year at the Governors Ball following the Oscars ceremony. I’ve even shared a basic version of that recipe with readers. And it certainly meets the popularity requirement of your summer rotation.

When it comes to versatility, macaroni and cheese is one of the most flexible dishes I know. Just as I like to think of pizzas as blank canvases on which you can paint all kinds of original pictures with different sauces, cheeses and other toppings, so does mac and cheese encourage creativity.

Take, for example, the following recipe for macaroni and cheese with wild mushrooms and bacon. In this case, before baking the mixture of al dente pasta and creamy cheese sauce, I fold in crispy applewood-smoked bacon and sauteed wild or cultivated mushrooms, simple additions that dramatically transform the results, creating a robust-tasting casserole.

And that’s only the beginning. Instead of the bacon and mushrooms, add chunks of cooked shrimp or lobster or crabmeat, for example, on their own or complemented with strips of roasted bell pepper or slivers of sun-dried tomato. Or stir in bite-sized pieces of leftovers from the previous night’s grilled meal, whether it’s salmon fillet or chicken breast, gourmet sausage or even grilled steak or pork tenderloin. You could also go vegetarian, adding a colorful variety of fresh vegetables that you’ve steamed, sauteed or grilled until al dente.

Of course, you could stir in chopped fresh herbs such as basil, chives, parsley or dill; whatever you think best complements the other additions. Or try different combinations of cheese, such as crumbled blue cheese or shredded Gruyere. You don’t even have to use macaroni; instead, substitute other bite-sized pastas such as penne, radiatori or fusilli. In place of the panko breadcrumbs on top, I’ve even see people crumble good-quality potato chips.

The possibilities for creativity are almost endless. And the results will always be delightfully different and reliably delicious.

MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH WILD MUSHROOMS AND BACON Serves 8 to 12 8 tablespoons unsalted butter 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour 4 cups (1 L) whole milk, heated almost to a boil Kosher salt Freshly ground white pepper Freshly grated nutmeg 2 large egg yolks 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) packed freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 cup (250 mL) freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 pound (500 g) dried macaroni 3 or 4 thick slices applewood-smoked bacon, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch (6-mm) pieces 2 large shallots, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 12 to 16 ounces (375 to 500 g) wild mushrooms such as portobellos, chanterelles, shiitakes, creminis or oyster mushrooms, cleaned and trimmed, then cut or torn into 1/2-inch (12-mm) slices or pieces 3/4 cup (185 mL) freshly shredded mozzarella cheese 3/4 cup (185 mL) panko or other coarse dry breadcrumbs Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Meanwhile, make the cheese sauce: In a heavy large saucepan over high heat, melt 6 tablespoons of the butter. Whisking continuously, sprinkle in the flour. Reduce the heat and continue whisking for 1 to 2 minutes, without browning.

Still whisking continuously, gradually pour in the milk. Reduce the heat to a simmer. Season with salt, pepper and a hint of nutmeg. Briskly whisk in the egg yolks. Whisk in 1 cup (250 mL) of the cheddar. Simmer, whisking often, until thick enough to coat a spoon. Whisk in 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the Parmesan. Set aside and keep warm.

Add the macaroni to the pot of boiling water and cook until al dente, tender but still slightly chewy, following the manufacturer’s suggested cooking time. Drain the pasta, rinse under cold running water to stop the cooking, and drain again. Set aside.

In a heavy large skillet over medium-high heat, saute the bacon until it begins to brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the shallots and garlic; saute until the shallots are translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and cook until tender, about 6 minutes, adding a little water as necessary.

Transfer the pasta to a large mixing bowl. Stir in the bacon-mushroom mixture. Stir in enough sauce to coat the pasta generously. Fold in the remaining Parmesan. Taste and adjust the seasonings.

Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 450 F (230 C). Butter a 10-to-12-cup (2.5-to-3-l) baking dish. Spread the mixture in the dish. Top with the remaining cheddar, the mozzarella and the panko. Dot with the remaining butter. Bake until bubbling and golden brown, 40 to 45 minutes.

(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2016 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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