2017-06-17 - The Jackson Times

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Vets Memorial Garden Seeks Donations

By Jennifer Peacock JACKSON - It’s been a grassroots, volunteer-driven operation from the start. Funded by donations of time and money and labor, the Veterans Memorial Garden has slowly but surely been realized by its founders, veterans Kenneth Bressi and Charles Garofano. Their vision is to create a memorial to all veterans who have served.

Now they are moving to the next phase of their vision.

The Garden, a 501c3 nonprofit, is raising funds for its five-column, 52-ton granite monument that will stand to honor all five branches of the U.S. Military: Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard. The monument, which will stand 18 feet tall and stretch 21 feet across, was designed by PDRdesigns LLC, located in Lakewood.

The estimated cost is $300,000. A GoFundMe page was established by Kimberly Taylor on May 18. At press time, $600 had been donated.

The Garden officers and trustees stressed that all money raised goes toward the projects and upkeep of the memorial.

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The footing for the moment, a six-foot deep concrete slab, has already been paid for and laid.

Bressi called that a “big step” in the process.

Visitors to that monument will be able to see the lake and woods beyond the monument.

Bressi said at some point after the monument is completed, pavers of all sizes will be laid in front of it. Now, the public can purchase engraved pavers that are placed by the five flag poles at the site.

“So now it’s time for a big push,” he added, saying the Garden is sponsoring an off-grounds 50/50 raffle with three winners, which is available by contacting one of the officers. The drawing is October 14 at the dance, held at the AMVETS Post 2 each year.

The Veterans Memorial Garden prides itself on being a memorial to all veterans, whether they served in war or peace times, whether they gave the ultimate sacrifice or came home to their families.

Garden members recently received a phone call that Bressi called “heart-warming.”

— Photos by Jennifer Peacock Ocean County Freeholder Joe Vicari, CASA Board President Heather Barone, Jeremy Grunin of the Jay and Linda Grunnin Foundation.

By Jennifer Peacock LAKEWOOD – Court Appointed Special Advocates of Ocean County recently honored two people who make a difference to the organization.

CASA honored volunteer Barbara Brenner and Ocean County Freeholder Joseph Vicari at CASA’s eighth annual Dining for a Cause at the Woodlake Country Club.

Brenner was named CASA’s advocate of the year, by unanimous decision.

“Between our ad-

vocates, our supervisors…if you met her, you wouldn’t even ask that question,” CASA executive director Ariane Yazdan said.

Barone added that Brenner leads with her heart while maintaining some dispassion, to care and get the job done. “She does everything with a smile. You can’t not be around her and not just want to hug her and be happy.”

Brenner started volunteering with children about 35 years ago when her own son grew (CASA - See Page 5)

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Barnegat Bay Clean-Ups Reach Inland

- Photo courtesy the NJ DEP Wawa volunteers and Department of Environmental Protection employees cleaned up wooded areas to improve the quality of the Barnegat Bay watershed.

By Chris Lundy JACKSON - Cleaning up the waterfront is one part of the problem, environmentalists said. The other part is cleaning up the areas that drain to the waterfront.

During the Barnegat Bay Blitz clean-ups last week, employees from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection partnered with local workers to clean areas of the Barnegat Bay watershed, including wooded areas that drain into the bay.

There were more than 100 clean-up sites in 33 municipalities, said Katie Ribsin, principal environmental specialist for the DEP, and co-chair of the Barnegat Bay Blitz.

This goal was to reach the entire 660 square miles of the watershed.

To do this, the DEP partnered with 20 corporations and nonprofits, coordinated with the towns and the New Jersey Clean Communities Council. The “blitz” part is when approximately 5,000 volunteers descended on the area to pick up trash and recyclables.

She estimated that the group will have picked up close to 600 cubic yards of trash from the watershed.

Over the course of eight years of blitzes, the total will be about 32,000 volunteers and 5,000 cubic yards.

Often, the groups include school children.

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Garofano and Bressi have worked on this memorial site for about 10 years. Between donations, in-kind contributions and other volunteer work, the existing memorial has cost about $300,000.

“We’re hoping to get the monument up—it’s a year process to get the monument—in the next three years,” Bressi said. The company they are working with will install the monument in phases.

The Garden has no debt and will not go into debt to build the memorial.

The GoFundMe page ca be found at gofundme.com/ lets-build-this-monument.

Clean-Up:

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Lauren Keltos was the captain of the cleanup for the DEP. She said that ordinarily, there would be a group of people on kayaks and canoes out in the water, cleaning areas that are otherwise inaccessible. However, the wind was so strong, and the air so cold, that it wouldn’t be safe to do so.

Instead, she split the 20 workers along two paths. She gave them instructions on how to sort what was being picked up (trash versus recyclables) and what not to pick up (medical waste, wildlife).

“We’re having a hard time finding trash,” she said hopefully. “The historic trash is gone. We’re picking up new stuff lately.”

Continued From Page 1 “I’m talking to this kid, Charlie is speaking to his mother,” Bressi recalled. The young man’s father had an aneurysm five years ago, and on the operating table had a stroke. The father recently died. He was a decorated Vietnam veteran.

“They asked if we would give them permission to have a private service that they can dedicate to him up at the memorial. The father always wanted to go there, he liked it. They liked going up there,” Bressi said. “When you hear stuff like that, calls like that keep you going.”

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“We get to educate them now” in how important the environment is, she said.

In Jackson, groups cleaned in environmentally sensitive wooded areas.

Jackson was just one of many towns participating. Also included were Brick, Manchester, Howell, Barnegat, and Berkeley.

In Toms River, DEP Commissioner Scott Martin gave a short talk to the crowd before they began their work.

In Barnegat, a group met by the municipal dock on East Bay Avenue, an area that manages to have deer crossing signs near

Free Singing Lessons Mark Oceanaire’s 60th Anniversary

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – There’s a lot of enjoyment to be had from singing – whether it is for yourself or for an audience. Why not learn from a group with six decades of experience?

The Oceanaires are celebrating their 60 th anniversary this year. In recognition of that, they are providing free singing lessons every Tuesday at the New Life Church in Toms River.

Their style is uniquely American, in the form of barbershop harmony, which dates back to the late 19 t h cent u r y.

You’ve probably seen them performing at local events. Even if you haven’t, you know what barbershop sounds like. It’s a cappella (which means without accompaniment), with four-part harmony.

There’s a lead singer, a tenor, a baritone, and a bass.

While the Oceanaires sing traditional songs and 1950s and 1960s classics like “Take Me Out To The Ballgame” and “Under the Boardwalk,” they also stretch their talent into other songs as well.

Despite the classics that they perform, they have members of all ages, including a few in their 20s. The Oceanaires is the Ocean County chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, which is nationwide.

The classes, called Ready, Set, Sing!, provide a series of lessons. One class might focus on voice fundamentals, another on harmony. However, anyone can attend any number that they wish. Any ability level is welcome, from beginner

to expert.

“If someone likes to sing and carry a tune - if they can sing Happy Birthday reasonably well – we can teach them how to sing,” says Joe Mack, of Long Beach Island, a retired advertising executive and longtime member of The Oceanaires. “It’s fun to sing. We take people at every level - from those who have only sung in the shower to people who have performed on stage. Give us six Tuesday evenings, and you’ll have all the skills you need.”

The Oceanaires is more than just about the appreciation of the arts – it’s also about sharing that appreciation with others through performances. They appear frequently at a variety of venues, including nursing homes, hospitals, libraries, fundraisers, and other community events.

“Our mission is to enrich lives through singing,” Mack said. “We try to sing songs that people know and like. Last year, we focused on Sinatra songs to celebrate his 100th birthday. This year, we are focusing on songs of Broadway.”

Meetings are Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. at the New Life Church, located at 700 Main Street in Toms River. To sign up for Ready, Set, Sing!, email lessons@oceanaires.com or call 732503-8611. For further information about t he g roup, v isit oceanaire s.com or Facebook.com/OceanairesNJ. You can also watch a video here: youtube.com/ watch?v=Ve16SQWgGyA.

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Continued From Page 1 up and moved away. She has worked almost exclusively with teenagers.

“I just like teenagers. And I was just going through, looking for a job in Ocean County, and up popped CASA volunteers. And it mentioned children and I said, ‘That’s where I’m going.’”

The Jackson Times, June 17, 2017, Page 5 Brenner said a “CASA kid” has told her she changed his life.

“When I first met him, he was 16 years old. He was a young man who had contemplated suicide. And in September he’s starting Ocean County College,” Brenner said. “I believe everybody should give back.

Nobody is an ornament on the face of the earth here. Do something.”

CASA is always looking for volunteers.

“The CASA volunteer is the one and only person that stays with the child the entire time they’re in the system. We are their voice,” Yazdan said. CASA volunteers ensure children are getting all services they are entitled to, and that their needs are being met. “They let them know they’re not alone, the most important thing.”

“It’s not instant gratification. Some volunteers come into it, or potential volunteers,

— Photos by Jennifer Peacock L-r, CASA executive director Ariane Yazdan, CASA Board President Heather Barone, Barbara Brenner.

thinking it’s like Big Brother Big Sister where you have instant gratification. This is a commitment. A volunteer’s gratification is usually at the end when some kind of resolution is brought about,” Barone said.

Vicari was honored for his work supporting CASA and youth in general.

“He’s done so much for the children and for the residents of Ocean County over the years,” CASA board president Heather Barone said. “He was an educator, a superintendent of schools. He is somebody who does a lot with Ocean County library system. He really promotes Ocean County the way it should be promoted.”

“I’ve been an educator for 39 years, and I realize the importance of children. That’s one of the reasons why I went into education many years ago,” Vicari said. “One reason why I got involved in politics, especially being a county freeholder for 36 years, is we help protect our greatest natural resource in Ocean County, and that’s our children. One of the things I’ve been sensitive about is the protection of children.

“One reason I’m involved [in CASA] and why it’s so important is, is it does more.

Children get into trouble. But it’s not forever. We pick them up, we help them out,” Vicari said. “A troubled child, if you don’t take care of them, will be a broken child, and they wind up eventually in our jails.”

He said children should never get that far.

That’s where CASA steps in.

“They speak for those who can’t speak for themselves,” the freeholder said.

For more information, visit casaofoceancounty.org.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

F eatured L etter Dredge The Nejecho Beach Lagoon Per Hurricane Sandy, the mouth of the Nejecho Beach lagoon in Brick shoaled up creating a hazard to navigation. In the fall of 2015, our boat hit bottom and spun into the nearby bulkhead causing a minor injury as well as property damage. Other incidents have followed.

Shoaling has only gotten worse, and many boats are now landlocked. While we are paying higher taxes consistent with property on a navigable waterway, it is now too dangerous to navigate.

We were informed that the mouths of the lagoons were under the auspices of the State of New Jersey (DEP, Coastal Management Office). I have sent multiple inquires and complaints to DEP Commissioner Bob Martin (on behalf of the Nejecho Beach Dredging Committee). However, he has not even had the courtesy to respond (cavalier behavior considering we are paying his salary).

We have likewise met with the mayor’s office, which agreed to have the lagoon surveyed, and their

survey confirmed that the lagoon mouth was in dire need of dredging.

Furthermore, the mayor’s office agreed to pay for a dredging permit from the state (at a cost of over $30K), but would not pay for the actual dredging. To make matters worse, multiple homes are in need of new bulkheads. In one case, this is causing the house to sink. However, the shoaling is preventing the contractors from getting their barges and equipment into the lagoon to do the work. Thus, this situation is likewise having a negative impact on local businesses.

The state has received a fortune in federal aid in conjunction with Sandy, but has done not absolutely nothing to rectify this situation. All levels of government (state, county, municipal) benefit from taxes, and all levels of government should be responsive to the taxpayers.

Perhaps they are waiting until these dangerous conditions result in a fatality?

John ODonnell Nejecho Beach Dredging Committee

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Pinelands: No Profit From Development Credits The June 6, 2017 article (“Jackson Ordinance To Regulate Pinelands Payments”) that appeared on Micromedia.com contained several inaccuracies that warrant correction.

Contrary to the article, the New Jersey Pinelands Commission does not fund itself through Pinelands Development Credits (PDCs).

The Commission receives no money from the PDC Program, nor does it own, buy or sell PDCs. The Pinelands Development Credit (PDC) Program is a regional transfer of development rights program that preser ves important agricultural and ecological land. PDCs are allocated by the Commission to landowners in the Preser vation Area District, Special Agricultural Production Area and Agricultural Production Area, which are the sending areas. These credits can be purchased by property owners and developers who are interested in developing land in Pinelands Regional Growth Areas, which serve as the receiving areas. Typically, PDCs are used to increase residential densities in Regional Growth Areas.

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Why Can’t We Have Fox News At Jackson’s Planet Fitness?

The new marketing strategy for the Planet Fitness Franchise is “Live Free,” which is prominently displayed on their shirts that are given to new members who join the clubs. But apparently not in Jackson.

Ocean County has been a predominantly Republic stronghold for many years, yet Jackson Planet Fitness will not display Fox News on their TVs. We noticed

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provided Fox News, so we were pretty surprised when our request to have Fox News at our local Planet Fitness in Jackson was denied. I’m personally tired of watching CNN while working out.

We found the managers excuse that the Planet Fitness home office set the stations completely inaccurate.

After checking, the home office stated the local franchisee made that decision.

In fact we surveyed seven other local Planet Fitness locations in our area and all of them carry Fox News on their TVs. So what happened to our right of choice?

Raymond Cattonar Jackson, NJ

Honoring The Paris Climate Accord Are you, too, fighting mad about Trump pulling the U.S. out of the Paris cl i m a t e a c c o r d? T h e n l e t ’s f ig h t b a c k t h r e e times a day by adopting a n e c o -f r ie nd ly pla ntbased diet.

Yes, our diet is pivotal.

A 2010 United Nations r e p o r t bl a m e s a n i m a l ag r icult u re for 19 percent of greenhouse gas emissions, 38 percent of land use, and 70 percent of global freshwater consumption.

Carbon dioxide is emitted by burning forests to create animal past u res and by fossil fuels combustion to operate farm machinery, trucks, factory farms, and slaughterhouses. The more damaging methane and nitrous oxide are released from digestive tracts of cattle and from animal waste cesspools, respectively.

In an environmentally sustainable world, meat and dairy products in our diet must be replaced by veget ables, f r uit s, a nd grains, just as fossil fuels a r e r e pla c e d by w i nd , solar, and other pollution-free energy sources.

to protest Trump’s failure to mai nt ai n A me r ica’s leadership in moderating climate change, simply and effectively, by what we choose at the grocery store.

Henry Traconi Toms River, NJ

“Bail Reform” In New Jersey Has Been A Complete Disaster Previously, those who could not afford to post bail on their own would hire a bail bondsman or ma ke bail t h roug h t he assistance of friends and family, who ensure the defendant would appear in court, as their money wa s r id i ng on it. Now law enforcement is overburdened and unable to locate such fugitives, because they have been released without any surety and there isn’t any bounty hunter looking for them.

Innocent people accused of com m it t i ng se r iou s crimes are now stuck behind bars awaiting trial.

In the past, they could have been released, even w it h a ve r y h ig h b a i l and conditions such as house arrest as possible cond it ion s. Now t he re is no chance of pre-trial release.

“Bail Refor m” was sold on the basis that it would get poor people who would come to court released f rom jail. But even previously, a judge had the option of waiving any cash bond, and releasing the defendant on their own recognizance or conditions like house arrest.

Gover nor Ch r istie c o n n e d t h e s t a t e (i n cluding the NAACP and ACLU ) w it h h is “ Bai l Eli m i nat ion” pla n, but our next gover nor, Phil Murphy, must work to repeal this unconstitutional mess.

Rev. Dr. Eric Hafner Toms River, NJ

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Jackson Police Department Monthly Activity

JACKSON – During the month of May, the Jackson Police Department answered 8,206 calls for service. Calls for service can range from minor problems (such as incident reports, neighbor disputes, suspicious or disorderly persons and motor vehicle related incidents) to emergency calls (motor vehicle crashes, first aid calls, reports of crimes in progress).

The members of the Jackson Police Department proudly serve our residents and visitors to the township and make every effort to respond to these calls in an efficient and effective manner. The following indicates just some of the activity that officers of the Jackson Police Department responded to during the month of May: 9-1-1 Calls (total): 1,121 9-1-1 Hang Up: 22 Alarms (burglar/fire/medical/smoke):

205 Animal Incident: 33 Arrests (total): 113 Burglary: 27 Criminal Mischief: 44 Disabled Motor Vehicle: 61 Dispute/Argument/Disturbance: 106 Erratic Driving: 74 First Aid: 316 Harassment: 25 Juvenile Complaint (non-criminal): 17 Missing Person reports: 14 Motor Vehicle Crash: 153 Motor Vehicle Stop: 1,109 Noise Complaint: 34 Parking Complaint: 11 Suspicious Incident/Person/Vehicle: 213 Theft: 30 Traffic Enforcement Detail: 73 Welfare Check/Crisis Intervention: 90

Low Maintenance Landscaping Guide Available In Spanish

OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County Soil Conservation District (OSCSD) is pleased to announce that its publication “Low Maintenance Landscaping for the Barnegat Bay Watershed” (in its fifth printing) is now available for the first time in Spanish, in electronic format.

Gisselle Meza, a highly motivated student at Georgian Court University, dedicated over 200 hours translating the literature as part of her Service Learning course requirement. Efforts to coordinate the project were accomplished by Brick Township Municipal Utilities Authority (BTMUA). The Low Maintenance Landscaping guide is a comprehensive, yet user-friendly booklet that offers an 8-step process to designing a low maintenance and environmentally friendly landscape appropriate for Ocean County’s sandy soils and unique conditions.

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If you would like more information on the resources of the Ocean County Soil Conservation District, please visit our website at soildistrict.org.

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Geriatric Institute To Present Program At Bartley Healthcare

JACKSON – Bartley Healthcare is partnering with Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus (MMCSC) Geriatrics Institute to host an educational seminar on June 30 at 3 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room at Bartley’s campus, 175 Bartley Road.

The presenters will be Claire Verruni, RN and Melanie Vernacchia, APN from Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus.

Claire and Melanie will be discussing the benefits of the newly established Geriatrics Institute at MMCSC. They plan to discuss their capabilities and services, and how it can benefit Bartley and the rest of the community.

The MMCSC Geriatrics Institute, which opened its doors in mid-November, provides integrated inpatient and outpatient geriatric services for patients 65 and older. The third floor of Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus houses the inpatient, outpatient and community education aspects of geriatric medicine, all in one location. Physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists and audiologists will also be located on this floor to accommodate the needs

of patients as they transition from inpatient to outpatient care. Further complementing the Geriatrics Institute are the Geriatric Emergency Medicine (GEM) Unit, created to meet the more complex needs of seniors in emergency care, and the Acute Care for Elders (ACE) Unit, an inpatient unit utilizing an interdisciplinary approach to collaboratively develop a patient-centered care plan.

Anyone interested in attending this seminar should contact Lindsay Constantino, Marketing Coordinator at Bartley Healthcare at 732-370-4700, ext. 1368 or lconstantino@ bartleyhealthcare.com by June 26.

For over 31 years, Bartley Healthcare is a nationally recognized for its geriatric care, providing quality individual focused memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation and assisted living services for residents on its 25-acre campus in Jackson, New JErsey.

Bartley Healthcare is Joint Commission accredited, with special certification for their Memory Care and Post-Acute Programs. For more information, visit the Bartley website: bartleyhealthcare.com or call today at 732370-4700.

Comedy Night Fundraiser

TOMS RIVER – A Comedy Night for Ruthie, sponsored by the Whiting Business Association, is on July 22 from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Toms River Elks Lodge #1875, 600 Washington Street.

The evening is a fundraiser for former Whiting resident Ruthie, who lost her home and 5 dogs in a fire on April 7 and is now homeless and living on a limited income.

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TOMS RIVER – Noting its many programs and services assisting Ocean County’s low-income families, the anti-poverty agency O.C.E.A.N. Inc. was recently recognized by the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders during National Community Action Month.

National Community Action Month was created by the Community Action Partnership to reinforce the importance of agencies that help low-income families achieve economic stability.

“The outstanding services provided by O.C.E.A.N. Inc. such as serving as administrator of the Ocean County First Time Homebuyer’s Program, its Head Start programs, and its assistance with Superstorm Sandy recovery are just a few of the examples of resources available to the residents of Ocean County,” said Ocean County Freeholder Virginia E. Haines, who presented the proclamation with Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari. “Community Action Month acknowledges the significance of helping people and changing the lives of those in need.”

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past 52 years administering programs such as Head Start, housing counseling, weatherization, housing, energy assistance and homebuyer education.

“It is important to recognize the impact that O.C.E.A.N. Inc. has in Ocean County,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari. “Their work allows them to help residents get back on their feet. It helps residents achieve their goals.”

Channell Wilkins, O.C.E.A.N. Inc.’s new President and Chief Executive Officer, said as the new CEO he was gratified to know how much the Freeholder Board knows about O.C.E.A.N. Inc. and its services.

“I have worked in several states and for the federal government,” he said. “The understanding of social services and the value it offers communities is rarely as appreciated and part of the civic discourse as it is here in Ocean County. I look forward to a continued dialogue and service to this community.”

Haines, who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Board of Social Services and Human Services, noted Ocean County has closely worked with O.C.E.A.N. Inc. for many years and the agency is a leader in providing needed assistance and invaluable resources to low-income families.

Using the First-Time Homebuyer Program as an example, Haines said more than 500 families have been able to obtain home ownership through the program.

Ocean County has administered the First-Time Homebuyer Program since 1994 and O.C.E.A.N. Inc. has been the administrator and consultant for the program since 1997.

“This program is a solid example of the importance of partnerships among public, private and non-profit agencies here in Ocean County,” Haines said. “O.C.E.A.N. Inc., several lending institutions, Ocean County and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development have all joined together in making homeownership a reality. The end result of this program is priceless.”

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Mylar Balloons Pose Threat To Power Lines, Wildlife This Summer

OCEAN COUNTY – Mylar balloons, those metallic covered novelty decorations that come in a host of shapes and sizes, may be fine for parties or graduation celebrations, but they can be deadly to wildlife that thrive in Ocean County’s bays and other waterways.

“We are getting more and more reports of deflated or shredded Mylar balloons found floating in the bay and in the ocean,” said Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari.

“Some wildlife can mistake the balloons for food and try to consume them.”

While all balloons can pose a threat to fish, birds, reptiles and mammals, Vicari said the popularity of the Mylar balloons is adding to the problem.

“People like them because of the bright colors and various designs. You can find a Mylar balloon to celebrate just about any occasion,” he said.

Vicari asked that anyone using Mylar balloons keep them carefully tethered and do not let the helium-filled balloons escape. Afterwards, they should be disposed of properly in the trash.

Loose balloons that rise high enough and are caught in the wind can travel for hundreds of miles.

“Part of the problem we are seeing is the prevailing winds are bringing these balloons in from other states,” Vicari said.

“Let’s set an example in Ocean County and not release balloons.”

According to reports from across the nation, Mylar balloons also pose another threat.

“If these metallic-covered balloons strike power cables, they can cause widespread electrical outages,” he said.

California utility companies reported that Mylar balloons were responsible for

Columbus Day Parade Golf Outing

LAKEWOOD – The Ocean County Columbus Day Parade Committee will host its 3rd annual golf outing on June 26 at the Eagle Ridge Golf Club, 2 Augusta Blvd.

Registration and a continental breakfast are at 7 a.m. and shotgun start is at 8 a.m.

The event benefits the rising expenses of the annual Columbus Day Parade on October 8 and Italian Festival from October 6 to 8.

Anyone interested in participating in this fun-filled day should call parade chairman Michael Blandina at 732-4776507 or email the committee at info@ columbusnj.org.

You can also visit the website at columbusnj.org and look for the latest news or events page.

Museum Trip

WHITING – A trip to the Rodin Museum and Philadelphia Museum of Art on September 27 costs $55 and includes bus transportation, gratuity and admission.

Lunch is on your own at the museum café.

Space is limited, so contact Stefanie at 732350-2904 for details.

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“For everyone’s safety, please keep all balloons tethered,” he said.

Vicari said he discussed the Mylar balloon problem with representatives from the state Department of Environmental Protection and local environmentalists at Wednesday’s Barnegat Bay Blitz at

the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation Administrative Offices in Toms River.

“We spoke of the importance of educating people about unseen dangers of these balloons,” he said.

Vicari said plastics, including plastic bags and ringed six-pack can holders are also a growing problem in the bay.

“We ask everyone to please properly dispose of their plastics so they don’t threaten our wildlife,” he said.

Many supermarkets accept old plastic bags for recycling, Vicari added.

“The bags are used to make composite plastic decking for boardwalks and backyard decks,” he said. “Park benches are also made from the material.”

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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Quick, What’s Red, Salty, Chewy And Tastes Like Bacon?

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. I’m actually talking about dulse (rhymes with pulse), which is a kind of seaweed, or technical-ly a form of algae that grows attached to rocks near the shore of the Northern Atlantic and Pa-cific oceans.

Its leaves are roughly the same shape as bacon, which is ironic because when you pan fry dulse, it actually tastes kind of like bacon… especially if you’re drunk!

Nah, I’m just kidding about being drunk, it really does taste a little bit like bacon.

Don’t roll your eyes at me, I’m totally serious.

Unlike bacon, dulse is a superfood.

The high content of minerals makes it particularly useful for the production of ‘thyroxine’ thyroid hormone.

Dulse comes in many forms, even powder. Think of that like you would salt, and just sprinkle it on soups, chicken, salads, popcorn and stir frys. It might also replace some of the salt in your food.

But my favorite way to eat it is pan-fried, which is when it comes close to tasting like bacon. I have a simple recipe posted there for a DLT (Dulse, Lettuce and Tomato) sandwich, and a comprehensive version of this article with precautions.

Sign up for my newsletter at suzycohen. com and I’ll email it. If you’re al-ready a subscriber, you will automatically receive your copy. Dulse has powerful antioxidant properties and can inhibit runaway cell proliferation, plus it provides the following nutrients plus several others not listed here: Carotenoids.

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Iron.

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Sciencetellers To Set Sail At Ocean County Library Branches

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library will offer “Sciencetellers Present: Building Tall Ships & Pirate Tales” at eight branches this summer.

Sciencetellers provides positive, interactive and educational science programs. Library audiences will enjoy an action-packed adventure about quirky pirates on a desert island with interactive science experiments

to bring the story to life.

Volunteers from the audience will participate in exploring the science behind clouds, combustion, air pressure and more. With mutiny and high-tide looming, they must rescue the salty captain and find a way to build a ship before all hope is lost.

Do not miss this lively nautical tale for ages five and up.

The performances will take place at the following branches: Brick Branch, 301 Chambers Bridge Rd., 732-477-4513, 2:30 p.m. on June 22.

Little Egg Harbor Branch, 290 Mathistown Road, 609-294-1197, 6:30 p.m. on June 22.

Barnegat Branch, 112 Burr Street, 609-6983331, 11 a.m. on June 23.

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1470, 2 p.m. on June 23.

Toms River Branch, 101 Washington St., 732-349-6200, 10:30 a.m. on July 27.

Island Heights Branch, 121 Central Ave., 732-270-6266, 10:30 a.m. on August 1.

Upper Shores Branch, 112 Jersey City Ave., 732-793-3996, 3 p.m. on August 1.

Pt. Pleasant Beach Branch, 710 McLean Ave., 732-892-4575, 7 p.m. on August 1.

These programs are sponsored by the Ocean County Friends of the Library or their Association Groups. For more information about Sciencetellers visit sciencetellers.com.

The programs are free and open to the public, but registration is required. To register call the branch or visit theoceancountylibrary.org and click Events & News.

DCA Posts Mortgage Forbearance Application For Eligible Sandy-Impacted Homeowners

NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs posted a mortgage forbearance application to assist homeowners affected by Superstorm Sandy who continue to be adversely impacted by the storm’s destruction.

DCA mailed a notification to Sandy-impacted homeowners who may be eligible for mortgage forbearance that they can apply online now until May 31. The letter listed three criteria homeowners must meet to be considered for assistance: Have an outstanding mortgage obligation on the Sandy-impacted home; Have construction or elevation work that remains to be done on the applicant’s primary residence, which is the result of damage sustained in Superstorm Sandy; and Qualify as a Sandy-impacted homeowner (received FEMA rental assistance or were approved for assistance from the RREM or LMI programs).

DCA also notified mortgage lenders doing business in New Jersey of the availability of the application.

DCA posted the application and instructions for completing and submitting it on its website at nj.gov/dca/. The application period ends at 5 p.m. on May 31.

Mortgage forbearance does not reduce the amount of a mortgage. It provides a period of time during which mortgage payments are suspended. At the conclusion of the forbearance period, homeowners must return to making mortgage payments. During the forbearance period, homeowners must pay property taxes and insurance on their home, as well as maintain their property.

DCA has arranged for NJ211 (dial 2-1-1) to operate a help desk to answer questions about the application. Call specialists will be available until June 7. NJ 211 is available 24/7. Calls are free, confidential and multilingual.

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Dear Joel

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Should The Customer Get The Last Laugh?

Dear Joel, I’m a waitress in a diner. I have a good customer who I enjoy serving, but every time he comes by, he tells one corny joke after another.

It’s nothing offensive, but I have to pretend to laugh and then once he’s on a roll, he continues his comedy routine for everyone else in earshot. I don’t want to hurt his feelings, or put the knock on the comedy show, but how can I tell him I need to get back to work?

Curtain Call in Toms River

Dear Curtain Call, That is no laughing matter. You’re in a business where you have to be welcoming but efficient. You have many customers to serve and he should respect that. I think I would give him a little clue that it’s time for the show to close. Say “just one more and I have to go back

to work.” Or give him a little round of applause when you’ve reached your limit.

If that doesn’t work, you’ll just have to tell him you wish he was appearing at a comedy club where you could sit and enjoy, but that this is your place of business. You might also suggest that he take his comedy show on the road. There are dozens of senior residences that would enjoy having a comedian put on a little performance. In the end, you have to worry about your living. He visits often because you’re a good audience. Maybe once he knows the show can only be five or ten jokes long, he’ll finish his lunch and take the show on the road.

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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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Jackson UMC Goes Solar

By Denise Herschel JACKSON – As part of their commitment to being good stewards of the earth, as well as setting an environmental model for other churches, Jackson United Methodist Church in Jackson Township has officially gone solar.

What initially began as a conversation about a potential project in 2011 has now come to fruition.

“Our solar energy was installed within the first two weeks of 2017 and was turned on January 30th,” according to Jackson UMC Pastor Joe Tiedemann. “We are estimating saving $200 to $300 per month on our electric bill which is redirected into funding our vision and programs. Over the course of the next 15 years, we estimate over $50,000 being poured into ministry and mission.”

Tiedemann said that the solar project was revisited in March 2016. One of the church members, Paul Herink, initiated the plan and gathered all the information and bids for the 10 month project.

“Our Board of Trustees discussed the potential for solar. They gathered research and evaluated every aspect of the project from the aesthetics to environmental impact. Financially, we discussed several options to pay for the project and finally decided to go with a Purchase Power Agreement (PPA),” he said.

Jackson UMC has nearly 300 members and about 125 people who worship each Sunday.

Tiedemann added that “we looked at several other churches but PPA is a pretty standard option.”

Tiedemann continued that the advantage for the church was that there was no outlay of money for the system and a reduced electric bill.

“After a few months of discussion within the Board of Trustees and then the whole church, we requested permission from the District Superintendent and the District Committee on Building and Location. Once we were granted approval, we began by appointing two people to head the project to receive bids for the project. Don Smith and Paul Herink communicated with over 20 solar companies,” he said. ” Once they narrowed the field down, they presented the Board of Trustees and the church, Sea Bright Solar. Sea Bright was unique because we met directly with Brian Kelly, president of the company, and they provided the church with the greatest savings and were genuinely interested in helping us with our mission and our vision.”

Tiedemann said, “I think this makes sense for every church and parsonage. It reduces the carbon footprint and allows churches to repurpose the money into their ministry and into their vision.”

Jackson UMC, a family-oriented contemporary Christian church, was formed in the early 1990s by a group of people from various small churches in Jackson Township. The congregation met in Switlik Elementary School in the township until the current building was built from 1999-2000.

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Robert C. Shea Esq.

By Robert C. Shea, Esq. and Christopher R. Shea of R.C. Shea and Associates

In New Jersey, if you sustain an injury arising out of or in the course of your employment, you are entitled to certain benefits under the law. This is more specifically set forth in the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act. Primarily, should your injury require medical attention, the Workers’ Compensation carrier for your employer is to provide this to you.

The insurance carrier pays for reasonable and necessary medical care until you reach a medical plateau. In turn, however, the insurance carrier does have the right to direct your medical care. In other words, the insurance carrier has the opportunity to choose the physicians with whom you treat, as well as the facilities where any treatment or therapy is administered.

In the event that your injury is such that you are medically unable to work for more than seven days, the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act provides that the insurance company is to pay temporary disability benefits. This entitles you to 70 percent of your wages, up to the statutory maximum for the year in which you sustained the injury. These payments continue until the authorized physician permits you to return to work or until you reach a medical plateau, whichever is sooner.

Should permanent effects of your injury remain after achieving a medical plateau, you may be entitled to benefits to compensate for those permanent effects. This is based on a statutory value determined according to the part of your body which was injured and the permanent residuals of your treatment and injury. This process progresses after your physician has returned you to gainful employment. In the event that you are deemed medically unable to return to work, you may be entitled to total disability benefits.

The questions often arises, “What happens Christopher R. Shea Esq. if I am injured during the course of my duties as a volunteer for a municipality?” It has been determined that volunteer firefighters, first aid or rescue squad workers, ambulance drivers, forest fire wardens or firefighters, board of education members and auxiliary or special reserve police officers are provided for within the Workers’ Compensation Act in New Jersey.

Although, as a volunteer as listed above one would not have been compensated for the acts performed within the scope of that position, if injured while performing those duties, and medically unable to work, you would be entitled to compensation at the maximum rate for the year of that injury. Furthermore, the injured volunteer is entitled to reasonable and necessary medical treatment as if an employee.

In the event that the volunteer suffers permanent residuals from the injury in question, the volunteer would also have the right to seek payment for those residuals, the same as if a paid employee.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of June 17 - June 23

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Cut to the chase. Be candid and honest as a means of achieving your own ends. Parlay information to your advantage in the week to come. Indecision could make a problem even worse.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Steer clear of touchy people in the week ahead.

You can hook up with a creative-minded person who makes the wheels turn much more smoothly. Look for opportunities to make money.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You may be in the mood to be shrewd. As this week unfolds you can use your business skills to upgrade your financial situation. Stay right on top of things by making executive decisions.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Set reasonable goals. In the week ahead you may be challenged to honor financial commitments and promises to partners. Stay within the budget as you look for ways to grow investments.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Find a balance unless you actually own the palace. You may expect others to quickly obey your every wish and command. You may feel the need to take charge in the upcoming week.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Hard work won’t hurt you. Exert some effort this week.

Keep in mind that you are working to achieve a valuable goal. There will be time to relax and enjoy free time when you reach it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You can get ahead by using your charm in the week ahead, but don’t forget to work hard, too.

Your attention to the job at hand will have long lasting benefits and may give your career a boost.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): When you possess drive and energy you can go somewhere. As this week unfolds focus on material success and sharing it with others.

Stay abreast of bills, obligations and responsibilities.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): No man is an island. If you feel isolated you may be challenged by the perception you must do everything yourself. Put important projects into action in the first part of the week.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): People don’t always say what they mean. Confusion is possible so nail down an important deal or have a heart-to-heart discussion with a loved one as soon as possible this week.

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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Take pride in your passions. Some things will fall in place this week and by pushing yourself to the limits you can make a dream a reality.

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Celebrate National Chocolate Ice Cream Day With Two Classic Toppings

By Wolfgang Puck June 7 was National Chocolate Ice Cream Day, or so the people who keep records of such days will tell you. And while there doesn’t seem to be any official explanation for why that particular frozen dessert should be assigned that particular day, it certainly makes sense that the holiday should come around this time of year. After all, summer is only days away. So why not celebrate America’s favorite ice cream flavor right now?

One thing I won’t do here, however, is give you a chocolate ice cream recipe. After all, there are more people who don’t have home ice cream-making equipment to do that job.

And besides, every supermarket today seems to have a wide variety of great, ready-to-eat chocolate ice creams for you to choose from.

So go ahead and pick your own.

What I would like to do, though, is help make the pleasure you get from eating chocolate ice cream even greater by sharing recipes for two easy ice cream sauces you can make easily at home: bittersweet chocolate sauce and caramel sauce.

It always surprises me that chocolate lovers will buy chocolate sauce in jars or bottles when it’s so easy to make your own sauce at home in just minutes using ingredients that are probably better quality than those used in commercial brands. For the best flavor, be sure to start with good chocolate that contains 65 percent to 70 percent cacao, which you should see indicated on the labels of the many excellent brands sold in good supermarkets and specialty foods stores today. If you like, you can even flavor the sauce to your own tastes, like I do in the following recipe with touches of espresso coffee and cinnamon.

One of the most popular trends in dessert toppings today is caramel sauce, a mixture of caramelized sugar, cream and a touch of butter. You’ll find it surprisingly easy to make at home too. Even though the recipe is simple, it is absolutely essential that you remain cautious at all times to avoid coming into contact with the hot sugar syrup. Be sure, also, to use a heavy saucepan so that the syrup will caramelize evenly.

While both of these sauces can be prepared in a matter of minutes, they also can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator to be reheated gently just before serving. That leaves you free to add any other embellishments you might like - whipped cream, toasted nuts, rainbow sprinkles and even a cherry on top - to your chocolate ice cream.

(Or any other flavor. I promise I won’t tell!)

BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE SAUCE Makes about 3 cups (750 mL) 2 cups (500 mL) heavy cream 10 ounces (300 g) good-quality bittersweet chocolate, 65 percent to 70 percent cacao,

chopped 1/4 cup (60 mL) freshly brewed espresso coffee or very strong brewed coffee (optional) 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional) Pour the cream into a large saucepan and bring just to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently and taking care not to let the cream boil over.

Put the chocolate in a medium glass or stainless-steel bowl. If you’d like extra flavor, add the espresso or cinnamon, separately or together, to the bowl.

Pour the boiling cream over the chocolate. Let stand so the hot cream softens the chocolate, about 1 minute. Whisk to blend the sauce, carefully scraping down the bowl sides occasionally. Taste and whisk in more cinnamon, if desired.

Use the sauce immediately. Transfer any leftover sauce (or all of it if you don’t use right away) to a covered container and refrigerate for up to several days. Rewarm gently in a double boiler or in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over very low heat.

CARAMEL SAUCE Makes about 1 cup (250 mL) 1 cup (250 mL) granulated sugar 1/4 cup (60 mL) water 3/4 cup (185 mL) heavy cream 1 tablespoon unsalted butter Sprinkle the sugar over the bottom of a deep, heavy medium saucepan. Pour the water evenly over the sugar. Over medium-high heat, cook without stirring, tilting the pan gently once or twice to insure that all the sugar is dissolved, until the syrup begins to bubble, 2 to 3 minutes.

Cook at a vigorous boil, watching attentively, until the syrup just begins to turn golden, 5 to 6 minutes. Gently and carefully move the pan from side to side, without stirring, so the syrup continues to color evenly. Reduce the heat to medium.

Watching diligently, continue to cook the syrup, reducing the heat slightly, until the color becomes a very dark amber and the syrup gives off slight wisps of smoke and smells almost burnt, 1 to 2 minutes longer.

Immediately and carefully pour in the cream to stop the cooking. The caramel will bubble up vigorously, so keep your hands clear but do not be alarmed. Immediately reduce the heat to low. Whisk the sauce to blend it evenly. Add the butter and simmer a minute or so longer, whisking until smooth.

Pour the caramel into a heatproof container.

Use immediately or cover and store for up to several days in the refrigerator, where the sauce will thicken as it cools. Reheat gently in a double boiler, in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over very low heat, or in the microwave.

(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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Thursday June 15th to Wednesday June 21st

FATHER’S DAY-GRADUATION PARTY SPECIALS!

BAR-B-Q PAK

“FRESH” GOURMET BURGERS

• 20 BOAR’S HEAD FRANKS • 20 1/4LB. GLORY BURGERS • 6 LB. COUNTRY STYLE OR BBQ SPARE RIBS • 4 LB. SAUSAGE (SWEET OR HOT) • 6 LB. CHICKEN (WHOLE OR CUT UP)

SIRLOIN • TEX-MEX • BACON-CHEDDAR

CATERING SPECIALS

GRILL SPECIALS

79

$

2995

$

PER PAN

95

1/2 PAN HEAT & SERVE

• SAUSAGE, PEPPERS, ONIONS IN SAUCE • MEATBALLS IN SAUCE • BAKED ZITI • STUFFED CABBAGE

CHICKEN WING TRAY $ 95 2½ LBS. WITH BLUE CHEESE

16 EXTRA LARGE SHRIMP $ 2395

HOT & SPICY OR BAR-B-Q

WITH COCKTAIL SAUCE APPROX. 35 SHRIMP PER TRAY

RIBEYE STEAK FOR TWO OR MORE

ALL BEEF SLIDERS

SAUSAGE PATTIES

KIELBASI BURGERS

“HOMEMADE” KABOBS SHRIMP - BEEF - CHICKEN MARINATED & TOPPED WITH:

ROASTED PEPPERS & CHEESE OR STUFFED WITH:

LOBSTER & CRAB

1

SPARE RIBS $299

LB.

GRADE “A” BONELESS

CHICKEN BREAST $ 99 “ALL 10 LB. BAG NATURAL”

2

$24.90

LB.

5

$ 99 SUPER SALE!!!

LB. THUMANN’S AMERICAN CHEESE • HAM CAPPACOLA • TRENTON PORK ROLL • SLICING PEPPERONI • DOMESTIC SWISS CHEESE

7

PERRULLI’S BOARDWALK $ 99 THUMANN’S DELUXE HAM LB. ITALIAN $ 99 SUPER TURKEY BREAST LB. SALE!!!

SAUSAGE

2

50 $ 99 LITTLENECK COUNT 19 125 $ CLAMS COUNT 4499 “FRESH” $ 99

9 $ 99 10

SALMON FILLETS EZ-PEEL

GOURMET OR BUFFALO

LB.

JUMBO SHRIMP

SOUTH AMERICAN

PORTABELLA MUSHROOMS LOBSTER TAILS

NO COUPON - NO LIMIT!!

U.S.D.A. CHOICE BEEF 5 LB. BAG PORTERHOUSE $ 99 IDAHO $ 69 T-BONE STEAKS 12 LB. POTATOES

BARBECUE PORK

SEAFOOD SPECIALS

1 LB. BAG 16-20 COUNT

12

$

95

TWO 4OZ. TAILS

“FRESH” $ 99 OYSTERS

4

1/2 DOZ.

KRAZY KOUPONS 85% LEAN GROUND $ 99 LB. BEEF

2

Valid 6/15 thru 6/21.

Limit 2 Pkgs per customer.

With coupon.

GRADE “A” CHICKEN ¢ DRUMSTICKS LB. Valid 6/15 thru 6/21.

89

Limit 4 pkgs per customer.

5LB. WHITE PKG.

19

THUMANN’S $ FRANKS

Valid 6/15 thru 6/21.

With/coupon.

99

Limit 1 pkg per customer.

With coupon.

EXTRA LARGE

GRADE “A” BEST YET EGGS

Valid 6/15 thru 6/21.

89

Limit 2 Doz. per customer.

¢

Doz.

With/coupon.

GLORY’S LIQUORS • 732-928-1279 ALL WINES & LIQUORS BY THE CASE SOLD AT SALE PRICES EVERY DAY BEER SELECTIONS

FROM FLOOR DISPLAY NATURAL LIGHT OR ICE . . . . . . . . . 30 pk. cans$1999 BUSCH REGULAR or LIGHT . . . . . . . . 30pk cans.$1999 BUD-BUD LIGHT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-12 oz. btls $1999 BUD-BUD LIGHT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 pack cans $2299

HEINEKEN-AMSTEL. ....................24-12 oz. btls or cans$2999

LIQUOR SELECTIONS MAJORSKA VODKA .........................1.75L $1499 SMIRNOFF VODKA 80+FLAVORS....1.75L$2199 STOLI VODKA...................................1.75L $3199 ABSOLUT VODKA..............................1.75L$3199 SEAGRAM’S 7 WHISKEY.................1.75L $1999 CAPTAIN MORGAN SPICED RUM......1.75L $2899 DEWAR’S SCOTCH.............................1.75L $3399 RUM CHATA.....................................750ML $1999

WINE SELECTIONS YELLOW TAIL “AUSTRALIAN” $ 99 All Varietals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5L

VENDANGE

12

Cabernet, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Grigio . . .1.5L

ROBERT MONDAVI WOODBRIDGE

9

$ 99

All Varietals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5L $1199

J LOHR 7 OAKS

Cabernet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .750ML $1499

RUFFINO IL DUCALE

Red Blend Wine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750ML $1399

6 PACK SPECIAL!!

95 29 95 BLACKSTONE $ 45 COPPOLA DIAMOND$ 8995 CRANE LAKE $

CALIFORNIA - 750ML BTLS

CALIFORNIA - 750ML BTLS

CALIFORNIA - 750ML BTLS