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Kids Coloring Raffle Page 7. –Photo by Bob Vosseller Chelsea Smith, 1, joins Frankie Maguire, 2, as they look over a horseshoe crab during the 20th Annual Barnegat Bay Festival.
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Beach replenishment efforts have been underway at Ortley Beach. By Chris Lundy being put back. the beach where it was TOMS RIVER – AfOr tley Beach was spread out. ter every major storm, the site of a beach fill The difference belocals will stop at the project to make up after tween the old beach beach to survey the storms that battered the and the new is visually damage - to see how coast. Two large barges obvious. The old beach much sand was lost. scooped sand off the cuts down sharply, as it Recently, people gath- ocean floor. The sand had been carved away ered to watch the sand would be piped over to from erosion. The new
–Photos by Chris Lundy beach was a darker color, as it was still wet from the ocean. Shorebirds circled to pick up any bits of food that had been picked up by the dredge. Residents and visitors took (Beach - See Page 20)
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The History Of Toms River, Abridged
By J. Mark Mutter TOMS R I V ER – As we count down the days to our town’s 250th anniversary on June 24th, here is a timeline of our state and local history: The 1600s
1664 - The English lay claim to New Jersey after the Dutch were ousted from control. Charles II, the King of England, granted a large tract of land to his brother, the Duke of York, that encompassed
much of North America. Later, in 1664, the Duke turned over to Lord John Berkeley and Sir George Carteret the portion of this land that encompassed all of New Jersey. New Jersey was di-
vided into two “provinces” as a result of the separate grants to Berkeley and Carteret: “East Jersey” and “West Jersey.” New Jersey would remain divided until (History - See Page 5)
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 abun-
dance 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 (Bay - See Page 4)
OCEAN COUNTY ADDS TERRORISM TO HAZARD PLAN
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 Manahawkin 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 firm tasked with developing the county’s new hazard (Plan - See Page 20)
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Bay: Continued From Page 1 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 the Pinelands area so that was our theme and this year we are looking to the western section such as New Egypt,” Walzer said. 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. New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Environmental Specialists 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 first 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 non-point 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. NEED AN EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR? WE’RE HERE TO HELP AT NO CHARGE
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History: Continued From Page 1 1702. 1682 - When Robert Barclay was appointed Governor of East Jersey in 1682, to prepare him for his new role, the “proprietors” - the landowners of the Province - presented him with a volume of transcriptions of patents, legal documents, and maps. One of these documents was entitled “An Account of Settled Townes and most of the Plantations or Tracts of Land taken up in the Province of East Jersey.” There were seven original towns listed in this account: Shrewsbery Towne, Middleton, Piscataway, Woodbridge, Elizabeth Towne, Newark, and Bergen. 1685 - (circa) Thomas Luker, an Englishman, settled in this area and married the local Indian Chieftain’s daughter. He lived along the river tributary behind what is now the downtown Toms River Post Office. The 1700s 1712 - The fi rst reference to “Tom’s River” is noted in an area map prepared by the English settlers. 1767 - On June 24, 1767, the Town of Dover was established by an Assembly Act - created out of the southern portion of Shrewsbury. 1798 - By the Township Act of 1798, all towns then in existence in New Jersey were “incorporated.” This state law set uniform standards on the format of local governments - and it allowed town
The Toms River Times, June 10, 2017, Page 5 meetings to manage towns for one year at a time. 1799 - At the annual town meeting held in March, a resolution was passed to change Dover’s name to “Washington” in honor of our fi rst President. The idea never took hold and George Washington would die several months later. The 1800s 1852 - There were two efforts to change our name. One was to change the downtown village name to “Huddyville” - in honor of Joshua Huddy, the Revolutionary War patriot who commanded the Toms River Block House. The second effort was to change our name to “Dayton,” in honor of William Dayton, a prominent lawyer from Freehold who would later run (and lose) for vice president in 1856. Both of these efforts failed. 1875 - The New Jersey legislature adopted the “Borough Law” which facilitated the creation of borough governments in the state. Between 1875 and 1917, nearly 190 new boroughs were incorporated in New Jersey. In Ocean County, today, 19 of the 33 municipalities are boroughs - with Surf City being the fi rst, in 1884, and South Toms River the last, in 1927. The 1900s In 1913, the Borough of Seaside Heights had been created; in 1917 the Borough of Beachwood was created. In 1914, our town’s voters were asked w h e t h e r t h e village part of Dover Township should be separated from the rest of the Township
to create a Borough of Toms River. This was not a name change referendum. It was an idea to carve out the downtown village and form a new municipality. If it had passed, there would have been two municipalities, the Township of Dover and the Borough of Toms River, and Ocean County, today, would have 34, not 33 municipalities. This effort failed in 1914 in a vote of 130 to 78. 1987 - A voter referendum to change the name of Dover Township was submitted to the voters. This was the fi rst time that this specific question had ever been voted upon. It was based on Public Law 1981, Chapter 169, Section 1. This effort failed in a vote of 9,196 to 7,959. The 21st Century 2006 - Another voter referendum was held to change the name of the municipality from the “Township of Dover” to the “Township of Toms River.” On November 6, 2006, the question passed with 15,204 voters voting yes and 9,826 voters voting no - a 61 to 39 percent margin. Our town’s name became official on November 14, 2006 when the Township Clerk entered the results of the election into the Township’s Minutes. With a flick of the pen, history was made. A History And Civics Lesson For All Of Us Come celebrate our history on Saturday, June 24, 2017 - our 250th anniversary - our Semiquincentennial at 11 a.m., our fi rst park - Huddy Park - shall be re-dedicated.
The park land was purchased after a voter referendum approved of it in 1905. Through the 20th and 21st centuries, it has been the location of countless community events. It recently underwent a much needed “facelift” with new bulkheading, landscaping, and historic fabric. The park is located at the corner of Water and Main streets. The park shall be officially re-opened and there we shall celebrate our founding as a town 250 years ago. At noon, our local fi re departments and our police department shall hold a food truck festival on Washington Street in front of Town Hall. It shall be a history and civics lesson for all of us - for the place we call home. There’s no place like home. There’s no place like home. There’s no place like home - Toms River. Sources: Pane, Local Government Law; Miller, Ocean County: Four Centuries in the Making; Zinkin, Place Names of Ocean County, New Jersey; Ocean County Department of Planning Historical Population Trends 1930-2000; Klett, “An Account of East Jersey’s Seven Settled Towns, circa 1684” Snyder, The Story of New Jersey’s Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968 J. Mark Mutter is the Toms River Township Clerk and Historian. He is Chairman of the Semiquincentennial Committee that is planning the Township’s 250th anniversary in 2017.
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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials
Ocean County Pumpout Boats Ready For The Season
TOMS RIVER – Now in its 20th year, Ocean County’s pumpout boats will take to the Barnegat Bay Memorial Day weekend making certain boat wastewater is managed properly and boaters are enjoying the bay safely. “I recently met with all of our boat captains and the other partners in this program and it was unanimous – we are expecting a great summer season here in Ocean County,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari, who serves as liaison to tourism. “Barnegat Bay is an environmental jewel and our pumpout boats help in our continuing effort to protect and preserve it. “Our captains also provide additional eyes for rec-
NEW JERSEY – Robert Cartwright dedicated a great deal of his life to military service. From 1951 to 1954 he served in the U.S. Marine Corp spending a year in Korea. Six years after his 1954 discharge, he joined the reserve
reational boaters making certain they are safe on the water,” he said. Ocean County operates the largest pumpout boat program in the state including the first pumpout in New Jersey, The Circle of Life, which started service 20 years ago. “I want to acknowledge all of our partners that make this program so successful,” Vicari said. “We have grown from operating one boat that focused on the area of the northern barrier island to six that allows us to cover the entire bay and its tributaries.” The partners include Brick Township, the Tuckerton Seaport and Baymen’s Museum, Seaside Park, and the Ocean County Utilities Authority. The state Depart-
ment of Environmental Protection also provides some funds to offset the operational costs. And, the boats, with the exception of the Circle of Life, were all purchased by Ocean County with the costs being reimbursed through the Clean Vessel Act Grant and the NJ Shore-to-Please license plate program. The Circle of Life was purchased by Seaside Park. “With the ongoing cooperation of all these groups and agencies, this program has been recognized statewide and nationally for its outstanding performance in protecting the environment,” Vicari said. Since the program began in 1997, more than 70,000 recreational boats have used the free service and over 1.4 mil-
lion gallons of effluent have been disposed of properly. Ocean County’s pumpout boats are specially equipped vessels capable of emptying the on-board toilets and tanks of other boats, thus keeping waste from entering the bay. The boats cover different areas of the bay throughout Ocean County. The pumpout boats can be accessed by contacting the captains on VHF Radio Channel 9. In addition, cell phone numbers for the captains are listed on the program’s website and in promotional materials. The costs to operate all the boats are split between the county and the Ocean County Utilities Authority. “The $120,000 budget covers the boat captains,
fuel, maintenance, insurance and other incidental costs,” Vicari said. “This allows the service to be provided free of charge to boaters.” Six of the boats operate regularly in the greater Barnegat Bay area while the Circle of Life, is currently used as a backup for busy weekends. Vicari said the pumpout boat program is essential for a county like Ocean County which relies on tourism for its economic base. “When boaters are unable to use the many pumpouts based at the marinas throughout the County, they should be using the pumpout boats,” he said. “We now operate six pumpout boats regularly that are helping us do our part to keep Barnegat Bay and its tributaries clean.
Ocean County Man Presented Medal Almost 40 Years After Heroic Action
of the U.S. Marine Corp and was stationed at Naval Airfield Willow Grove, Pennsylvania in charge of the crash crew. He retired in 1999 settling in Lakewood with his wife Rae. But it was an act of heroism four decades ago that was rec-
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ognized recently by military and Ocean County officials who joined to honor Cartwright with the Navy and Marine Corp Medal given for heroism not involving actual conflict with an armed enemy of the United States. While Cartwright received a certificate of commendation for his actions in 1978, the medal that was to come with it came to him in the mail in 2015. “This has been a long time in coming,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari. “We want to thank you for your actions that day and for your service in active duty and in the reserve.” The way he tells the story, the event happened when Cartwright was serving in the reserves in 1977. “I was a full-time reservist Gunnery Sergeant with the United States Marine Corp. and I was washing my clothes on Aug. 6 1977 at Marine Corp Base, Twentynine Palms, California, when I saw the diesel fuel truck completely engulfed in flames. “I stood up, grabbed a 50
pound fire extinguisher and headed toward the truck on the airstrip,” said Cartwright. “I crawled under the truck, put out the fire and went back to washing my clothes. “I hadn’t given it a second thought,” Cartwright said. But the men he was stationed with saw the heroism in Cartwright’s actions and requested he be recognized. In 1978, Cartwright received a Certificate of Commendation from the United States Marine Corp. for outstanding achievement recognizing his actions a year earlier. The certificate reads: “upon learning that a diesel refueler truck had caught fire on the airstrip, Gunnery Sergeant Cartwright picked up a chemical fire extinguisher, and without regard for his own safety and fully aware of the personal dangers involved, unhesitatingly ran to the burning truck, crawled underneath it, and put out the fire. “His courageous and prompt actions in the face of great personal risk averted a massive explosion and fire that could
have cost numerous lives and caused considerable damage,” the certificate reads. “Gunnery Sergeant Cartwright’s presence of mind, striking courage, and coolness reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Marine Corp.” As Cartwright continued up the ranks of the Marine Corps Reserve, he later learned his actions also resulted in him being the recipient of the Navy and Marine Corps Medal. That medal came in the mail in January of 2015. Recently at the Ocean County Administration Building, Cartwright was joined by Freeholder Director Vicari, John Dorrity, Director of the Ocean County Veterans Services Bureau, Ken Hagemann, State Adjutant of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Department of New Jersey, U.S. Navy Commander Leonard Mueller, Retired, and members of the A. Jay Weeks VFW Post 6063, Toms River, for a formal medal presentation. “You have made a significant difference in the lives of our veterans,” Vicari said. Cartwright retired in 1991
We encourage all of our boaters who are out enjoying the bay and our rivers to use this free service and prevent waste water pollutants from entering our waterways.” The boats operate Memorial Day weekend through October each year, including major holidays like July 4, and have steadily expanded their operations. Vicari again credited the boat captains for being “our eyes and ears on the water.” “They can quickly notify us of any problems,” Vicari said. “They serve as our ambassadors on the water.” For more information on the pumpout boat program visit the Ocean County Planning Department’s website at planning.co.ocean.nj.us/ coastal.htm.
from the U.S. Marine Corp Reserve, as a Chief Warrant Officer 4th Class Airfield Services Officer, Crash Crew and Launch and Recovery Officer. “He never gave up his service whether in the reserve or as a civilian,” said David Perez, former Commander of VFW Post 6063. “Up until a few months ago he served as a facilitator for veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.” Cartwright, who serves as chaplain for the Lakewood Police Department is the father of four and the grandfather of 10. He and his wife Rae recently celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary. He has worked in the field of emergency response as both a police officer and a firefighter. “More than 60,000 veterans call Ocean County home,” Vicari said. “My colleagues and I on the Board of Freeholders are proud of the men and women from Ocean County who have served and continued to serve in our armed forces. “Like Mr. Cartwright, they are all heroes,” he said.
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SAT Honor Roll Breakfast Held At Toms River HSE
–Photo courtesy Toms River Regional Schools Students recently attended an SAT honor roll breakfast at Toms River HSE. TOMS RIVER – An awards ceremony was held to commend those students who made the SAT Honor Roll at Toms River High School East. Principal Pat Thomas hosted the ceremony with special guest, Board Member Robert Onofrietti, Jr.
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Hands For All works with Ocean County, local towns, social services, civic groups, religious groups and volunteers to provide the much needed assistance. The program is always happy to receive support and help from the community through donations or volunteering. The Hands For All program has helped hundreds of residents over the last 30 years and is ready to help. If you or someone you know needs a home repair, please call 732-286-7929 today for more information and assistance. Homes For All is a Toms River based nonprofit affordable housing developer that was founded in 1986 to respond to the growing housing and homeless crisis in our community. Over the last 30 years, Homes For All has provided more than 400 affordable homes to families and neighbors in our community. Visit our newest community, Autumn Ridge at Manchester by visiting AutumnRidgeNJ. com or call 732-849-3061.
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LAKEWOOD – Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus (MMCSC), an RWJBarnabas Health facility, has earned re-accreditation by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC), a widely respected accreditation program, in the areas of Adult Transthoracic and Adult Transesophegeal echocardiography. The three-year term of accreditation demonstrates MMCSC’s ongoing commitment to providing quality patient care in echocardiography. One of the most commonly utilized diagnostic tests in cardiology, echocardiography, is used to assess the condition of the heart, heart valves and surrounding blood vessels. It can help detect heart disease or signs of serious conditions by providing physicians with real-time images of the heart structure and information on its functioning.
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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. Serving the poor in Ocean & Monmouth Counties, HAVEN / Beat The Street Inc. is a non-profit organization that is designed
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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 representa-
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–Photo by Sara Grillo A 9/11 memorial outside the Pleasant Plains Volunteer Fire Department. By Sara Grillo TOMS RIVER – Using one of the last pieces of sacred steel from the World Trade Center, the Pleasant Plains Volunteer Fire Department on Clayton Avenue has been building a memorial since March and held an unveiling ceremony on Memorial Day for members the community.
Fire Champlain Lou Lotto said it took over four years to obtain the piece of steel, which was originally 17-1/2-feet long and weighed 1,500 pounds. The massive piece of 9/11 debris was designed to look like the two Twin Tower buildings, with a circular memorial built around it and lights illuminating the towers at night.
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Toms River History Comes Alive
–Photo courtesy Ocean County Library Ocean County College professor Steven Baeli gives a presentation on the history of Toms River in Mancini Hall in the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library. By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER - Ocean County College professor Steven Baeli gave an informative and entertaining presentation on the history of Toms River at the library there on May 23. The presentation began with the Native Americans in the area, who were essentially forced off the land. It continued through the colonial and Revolutionary War days when
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TOMS RIVER – Hoops360 is holding its 3rd annual Park-A-Palooza and invites the community to join them in its streetball tour of local parks to play pick-up basketball: June 30 at Bay Lea Park August 18 at Skyview Park (donations of school supplies will be accepted)
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Ocean County Health Department Makes A Splash To Ensure Your Day At The Beach Is A Blast
OCEAN COUNTY – One of the nation’s longest running and most comprehensive beach testing programs will once again monitor Ocean County’s ocean, bay, river and lake beaches this summer season. “The Ocean County Health Department will be back inspecting the water quality every week at 52 public bathing beaches throughout the county from mid-May through Labor Day 2017,” said Freeholder Deputy Director Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. Each week the OCHD tests water samples from the county’s salt and freshwater swimming beaches. The water is tested for two types of bacteria – enterococcus and fecal coliform. If the results come back with higher than acceptable levels, the water is immediately retested. After the second high reading, the beach is closed and tested daily until bacteria levels return to normal. “We can all help to keep our waterways and beaches clean by picking up after our pets and not throwing trash or cigarette butts onto the streets,” said Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari, who is also liaison to the Office of Tourism and Business Development. “This waste eventually washes into lakes, rivers and the bay and contributes to our beach closings.” You can help to protect your health while swimming at the beach by taking these simple steps: Observe Swimming Advisories – do not enter the water at a beach under a swimming advisory. Avoid swallowing water when swimming – natural waters may contain dis-
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Plan: Continued From Page 1 plan. The firm also assisted the county with its plan back in 2014. Bowen said they are off to an early start. The plan 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
“I haven’t heard anything negative at this point (from residents). People are just elated that they’re here,” he said. Councilwoman Maria Maruca, whose ward oversees Ortley, also said she had heard no complaints from residents. “They’ve rallied for this,” she said of Ortley residents. “They fought long and hard.” “We’re very pleased” that it fi nally happened, he said. More than 500 easements were signed for the work to begin, she said. These easements gave the government and its contractors the ability to come out to the area to work. Not only that, but the easements extend to future beach renourishments if needed over the course of 50 years. Other projects will be performed in the area, including restriping roads for better
parking. “It’s going to look like a brand new Ortley Beach,” she said. The plan, overseen by the Army Corps of Engineers, was to spend two weeks at the site. According to the state Department of Environmental Protection, Ortley will receive approximately 267,000 cubic yards of sand, creating an approximately 225-foot-wide beach. They would then return in the fall to replenish 11 million cubic yards of sand along approximately 14 miles of coastline, from Point Pleasant Beach through Seaside Park. The total project costs about $128 million. The work will be done by Weeks Marine. The goal was to get the work done even earlier, before the season began, not on Memorial Day weekend. However, the
barges got held up on a job in Florida and arrived late, said Steve Rochette, spokesman for the Army Corps. “Dredges are very much in demand in the country,” he said. In order to minimize the impact to local residents, 1,000 feet of beach was closed off at a time. The sand is dredged from the ocean floor about 1.5 miles from shore, he said. There is an environmental assessment performed, and samples taken, to determine if there is any environmental impact. The project also has to be approved by the U.S. Geological Survey and the Department of Environmental Science’s Marine Fisheries bureau. “There is a temporary impact, but in all of our mentoring, there is not a long-term effect,” he said.
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 County communities in the 2014 plan included lightning strikes, landslides, fishing failures, sinkholes, 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.
Incumbents Win Toms River Primary
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER - Incumbent Township Council members won their primary campaigns to represent the Republican party in November against a slate of Democrat challengers. Ward 1: Republican Maria Maruca won 920
votes, Justin Lamb won 550 votes, and Chris Grimes won 82. Democrat Anthony Colucci won 525 votes. There were 6 write-ins for Democrats. Ward 2: Republican Kevin Geoghegan won 978 votes. There were 8 write-ins for Repub-
licans. Democrat Daniel Rodrick won 560 votes. Ward 3: Republican Jeffrey Carr won 608 votes. There was 1 Republican write-in. Democrat Laurie Huryk won 499 votes, over Wendell Ferandos, who won 84.
Ward 4: Republican Alfonso Manforti won 714 votes. Democrat Terrance Turnbach won 488 votes. There were 2 write-ins for Democrats. These figures come from Ocean County. They are unofficial figures until they are certified.
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Misc. 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. (27)
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POINT PLEASANT – The Ocean County Columbus Day Parade Committee’s Annual Dinner Dance, celebrating its 26th anniversary and honoring this year’s Grand Marshal Judi G. Leone, is on June 15 at 6:30 p.m. at Crystal Point Yacht Club, 3900 River Road.
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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
collision then you and your family are covered Michael J. Deem for your losses. 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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le t he r b e Lavender. I wou ld t el l her grandparents what’s going on, but I would tell them to play dumb, so she can explain it to them, as I think she wants validation and to talk about what she’s feeling. I would also be sure to call her Lisa or Lisa Lavender from time to time. This way, if she wants to go back to her birth name, she won’t feel awkward doing so; you can just gradually transition back. The teenage years aren’t easy on anyone, and who knows, your daughter may be developing a future persona as an artist or designer. 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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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 f lexibility and strength with a gentle workout. 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
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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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SECTION 3 BUSINESS AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Gary F Gardner, Inc. in conjunction with Toms River Associates, LLC, is preparing to carry out a 5 Building 49 Unit Family Housing project in the Toms River area known as Toms River Family Apartments. In the implementation of this project the following job types may be available, but not limited to: • Laborers • Carpenters • MEP Professionals • Equipment Operators • Painters • Insulators • Masons and Bricklayers • Roofers and Exterior Specialties • Landscapers All above-referenced procurements will be made on a competitive basis. The names of businesses who respond to this notice will be included on procurement lists for this project. Names of qualified low-and very low-income job seekers will be provided to contractors. Any person residing or located in or near the Toms River area may request to participate in procurement opportunities associated with this project in writing. All job inquiries and resumes should be sent to the following: FAX: 609-654-1890 PHONE: 609-781-3695 EMAIL: opportunities@garygardner.com MAIL: PO Box 599 Medford, NJ 08055 Attn: Job Opportunities - Toms River Apartments
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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