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–Photos by Sara Grillo The 9th Annual Lighthouse International Film - Photo by Chris Lundy Festival took place from June 8 to 11 on Long New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection employees partBeach Island. nered with local volunteers to clean up the municipal dock area as part By Sara Grillo ing virtual reality,” said of the Barnegat Bay Blitz. LONG BEACH IS- LIFF Executive DiBy Chris Lundy During the Barnegat negat Bay watershed, LAND – After four rector Eric Johnson at BARNEGAT - Clean- Bay Blitz clean-ups last including wooded areas days, 85 films, 40 film- the festival’s kick-off ing up the waterfront is week, employees from that drain into the bay. makers, three parties, screening on Thursday, one part of the problem, the New Jersey DepartThere were more than breakfasts and panels June 8. “We’re incredenvironmentalists said. ment of Environmental 100 clean-up sites in with filmmakers, five ibly, incredibly excited The other part is clean- Protection partnered 33 municipalities, said virtual reality shorts for you to see all these ing up the areas that with local workers to Katie Ribsin, principal a n d u n f o r g e t t a b l e movies.” drain to the waterfront. clean areas of the Bar- (Clean Up - See Page 4) memories – the LightThe festival kicked off house Inter national on Thursday night with Film Festival (LIFF) a screening of a 90s has finally closed the throwback film King curtain on its 9th year of Peking at the Long in production. Beach Island Founda“I really feel like this tion of the Arts & Sciedition of the lineup is ences. People showed By Chris Lundy kind of like the peak up early for the preSTAFFORD – For at least the second time, of the ideal of what we miere, as volunteers ality show. the Kmart on Route 72 in Manahawkin is set really want. We have were forced to keep Instead, MTV redecto close its doors. local films that touch adding more rows of orated a home into a The store, which is operated by Sears, anon global concer ns, chairs in front of the “ 90s-themed beach nounced that it will be closing in a few months. we have fantastic doc- projection screen. The house,” according to However, this is not the first time the store was umentaries, we have movie, which was set the network. on the chopping block. Last year, it was on a list international films, an in Beijing, China and “MTV channel talent, of stores to close, and then was removed from incredible short film had English subtitles, Nessa (“Girl Code”), (Store - See Page 13) lineup and we’re bring(MTV - See Page 13) (Festival - See Page 4)
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tells the story of a father who, desperate to both provide for and bond with his 10-yearold son, takes a job at a movie theatre and starts stealing movie reels in an effort to make money in the newly emerging DVD bootlegging business. “This is very much about a man who makes the wrong choice but makes it for the right reason,” said the film’s director Sam Voutas. Voutas, who is actually Australian but speaks f luent Mandarin, held a Q&A session after the screening, and said his inspiration for the movie was becoming a dad himself two and a half years ago, something that forever changed his life as he knew it. He said that often, you can tell a movie was made to look like a different time period, but that he wanted King of Peking to feel like it could have been made in the 90s. LIFF workers and volunteers said the buzz was sizzling around a locally made film called The Oyster Farmers, directed by Corinne Gray Ruff and Angela Anderson, which is a documentary about Barnegat baymen and baywomen throughout the last four centuries. It also explores the growing sustainable seafood movement both locally and globally, at a time when 90 percent of seafood eaten in the U.S. is imported. Anderson and Ruff were also at the festival’s kick-off party back in May, when they found out only the night before that their movie had made it into the lineup. The two female filmmakers, along with filmmaker Brendan Walsh who helped edit the movie, also hosted a NJ Filmmaking Panel Friday morning to discuss why the Jersey Shore is the perfect place for moviemaking and movie inspiration. The Oyster Farmers was screened at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 10 at the LBI Foundation of the Arts & Sciences. Another local documentary creating buzz, and also a festival audience award
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Continued From Page 1 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. “We get to educate them now” in how important the environment is, she said. In Barnegat, a group met by the munic-
winner, was Swim Team, which tells the tale of the Jersey Hammerheads, a competitive swim team made up of autistic teenagers. Director Lara Stolman follows three teammates in their journey to fit in and to find their independence both in and out of the pool. The film was screened at 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 10 at the Surf City Firehouse. The festival also featured eight blocks of shorts, where several short films were shown at once, and for the first time ever, a virtual reality experience that LIFF Managing Director Christine Rooney described as “absolutely an amazing experience.” This year’s Audience and Jury Award Winners were announced on Sunday, June 11 during a 6 p.m. party at Joe Pop’s Shore Bar: Audience Award Winners: • Documentary: “Swim Team” (Lara Stolman) • Audience Award Short Film: “Break In” (Christopher Cox) • Spotlight: “Black Magic for White Boys” (Onur Tukel) • Narrative: “Our Father” (Meni Yaish) Jury Award Winners: • HS Student Film Jury Award: The Getaway Drivers (Graham Burrell) • Documentary Short Film Grand Jury Award: Refugee (Emily Moore and Joyce Chen) • Special Jury Award Short Film: Fry Day (Laura Moss and Valerie Steinberg) • Narrative Short Film Grand Jury Award: • Do No Harm (Roseanne Liang) • Documentar y Feature Grand Jur y Award: • Santoalla (Andrew Becker and Daniel Mehrer) • Narrative Feature Grand Jury Award: Our Father (Meni Yaish) Created in 2008 by a group of filmmakers, film critics and film industry professionals, the Lighthouse International Film Festival celebrates four days of features, shorts, documentaries and family films from around the world in honor of Long Beach Island’s historic Barnegat Lighthouse.
ipal dock on East Bay Avenue, an area that manages to have deer crossing signs near the dock. Lauren Keltos was the captain of the clean-up 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.” Barnegat was just one of many towns participating. Also included were Brick, Manchester, Howell, Jackson, and Berkeley. In Toms River, DEP Commissioner Scott Martin gave a short talk to the crowd before they began their work.
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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 O’Donnell 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. The money that is gained from Regional Growth Areas is not used to purchase other lands for preservation. The money from the sale of PDCs goes directly to the seller, which in all
Letters To The EditorEach of us has the power cases is a landowner in the other Planet Fitness gyms Preservation Area District, Agricultural Production Area or Special Agricultural Production Area. Currently, the average sales price for PDCs is $8,843 per development right. The price of PDCs is based on what the private market will bear. The Commission does not establish the selling price and is not involved in any of the sales transactions. Developers do not pay the Pinelands Commission anything for PDCs. They pay the private owners of PDCs who have deed-restricted their properties and have credits to sell. Additional information about the PDC Program is available at the following address on the Pinelands Com m ission’s website: nj.gov/pinelands/infor/fact/ PDCfacts.pdf. Paul Leakan Communications Officer NJ Pinelands Commission
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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WARETOWN – The Ladies of Country & Bluegrass Music Show is on June 24 at Albert Music Hall, 131 Wells Mills Road. Doors open at 6 p.m. and music is from 7:30 to 11 p.m. The show is a live stage concert featuring female leads Danielle Marrone (Redbird) Jeannie O’Neill (O’Neill & Martin Band) Denise Miller, Mary Lutton and Gail Gilrane (Ladies Night Out), Elaine Orzechowski (Elanie & the Cimarron Sky Band), Victoria Kushnir (Saturday Night Express) and Marie Trontell
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FORKED RIVER – The Forked River Presbyterian Church will hold a free Vacation Bible School during the week of July 24 to 28. Children from ages 3 years (must be fully potty trained) through those entering sixth grade are welcome to attend from 8:45 a.m. to 12 p.m. The theme is Maker Fun Factory: Created by God, Built for a Purpose. Vacation Bible School will include Bible stories, games, crafts, a snack and most of all: FUN. Registration forms are available on our website forkedriverpres.org/Events or at the church
office on Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Deadline to register is July 19. The church is also featuring a Summer Sunday School on Sunday mornings from July 9 to August 27. While parents attend worship service, children entering kindergarten through sixth grade will enjoy special time consisting of Bible stories, games, crafts, singing, a snack and fun. Bring your children to the worship service at 10 a.m. They will leave for Summer Sunday School after the Children’s Time. The church is located at 131 North Main Street (Route 9) and everyone is welcome.
Young People In Recovery Meetings
FORKED RIVER – Young People in Recovery (YPR) of Ocean County holds Chapter Meetings on the first Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Lacey Township Recreation Building, 818 Lacey Road. Upcoming meetings are on July 6, August 3, September 7, October 5, November 2 and December 7. YPR of Ocean County is looking to build its
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Lacey Branch Library June Programs
LACEY – The Lacey Branch of the Ocean County Library invites you to take part in the following programs this June at its 10 East Lacey Road location: June 23: Estate Planning Seminar at 2 p.m. – Learn about federal estate tax, new Medicaid regulations and estate planning documents. Presented by Scott M. Hanula, Esq., Certified Elder Law Attorney. June 24: Teen Book Swap at 2 p.m. – Bring your favorite books to swap with your favorite friends. Ages 13-18. June 27: Yoga for Kids at 10 a.m. – Get kids started on the road to good health with Yoga
for Kids. Children should bring a mat or towel and wear comfortable clothing. June 28: Evening Film: The Danish Girl at 6 p.m. – Danish painter Einar Wegener begins living as a woman named Lili Elbe, and undergoes one of the world’s first gender-reassignment surgeries in the 1930s. (R) 120 min. June 29: Stranger Things Scary Fun at 7 p.m. – Are you a fan of Stranger Things and other scary stuff? Come to our scary fun night! Ages 13-18. Please call the library at 609-693-8566 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org to find out if registration is required.
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LITTLE EGG HARBOR – The Little Egg Harbor Branch of the Ocean County Library, 290 Mathistown Road, is offering the following programs for adults and teens in July: Adult Programs: July 1 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Chess Classes with LEH Chess Club: Introductory chess classes are being offered to children ages 7 and older. July 11 at 1 p.m. – Microsoft Publisher: Learn to create flyers, postcards and more. July 11 at 7 p.m. – English Conversation Group July 12 and 26 at 1 p.m. – Mah Jongg at the Library: Please bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. July 12 at 7 p.m.-- Ed Goldberg and the Odessa Klezmer Band: The award-winning Odessa Klezmer Band gets audiences dancing in the aisles to an eclectic mix of Eastern European and Middle Eastern tunes. July 14 at 12 p.m. – Introduction to the Internet and Email: Learn to access the internet and navigate your email. July 15 at 1 p.m. – Power Rangers: Movie follows five ordinary teens who must become something extraordinary when they learn that their small town of Angel Grove – and the world – is on the verge of being obliterated by an alien threat. (PG-13) 124 min. July 18 at 1 p.m. – Book Discussion: Still Life With Breadcrumbs by Anna Quindlen. Please pick up a copy at the circulation desk. July 18 at 7 p.m. – English Conversation Group July 21 at 2 p.m. – Resume Assistance: Make
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OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean Health Initiatives, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Federally-Qualified Health Center (FQHC) based in Ocean County. OHI provides high quality, accessible and affordable family health care to the area’s residents regardless of insurance at our five Health Center locations in Lakewood, Little Egg Harbor, Toms River, Manahawkin and Manchester; with two School Based Wellness Programs in the Lakewood High School and Clifton Avenue Elementary School, Lakewood. They accept Medicaid, Medicare and most commercial insurances. A sliding fee scale is available to all patients based on an individual’s ability to pay for the primary and preventative health care services rendered. Their board certified and bi-lingual staff welcomes patients from all walks of life, beginning at birth through their senior years. Contact them at 732-363-6655.
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Continued From Page 1 the closure list. Things might be different now. “We can confirm that we are making the difficult, but necessary decision to close this Kmart store,” said Howard Riefs, the director of Sears’ corporate communications, in an email. He added that the store will be open to the public until early September. A liquidation sale will begin on June 15. “We have been strategically and aggressively evaluating our store space and productivity, and have accelerated the closing of unprofitable stores as previously announced. We often hear from our members who are disappointed when we close a store, but our Shop Your Way membership platform, websites and mobile apps allow us to maintain these valued relationships long after a store closes its doors,”
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Continued From Page 1 Cody Christian (“Teen Wolf”) and Chico Bean (“Wild ‘n Out”) will host the all-star beach party from a tricked-out, 90s-themed beach house located at the famed Jersey Shore,” read a press release from MTV. “The newest iteration of the ultimate summer party will play out via on-air interstitials along with exclusive behindthe-scenes and all-access Beach House content across MTV, Comedy Central and Spike social and digital channels throughout the month of June and showcase Mountain Dew Spiked Lemonade. The festivities kick off June 8 with the first-ever MTV Beach House Festival, featuring headliners MisterWives, KYLE and more.”
The Southern Ocean Times, June 17, 2017, Page 13 he said. The number of jobs at this location is not made public, he said. Most of the jobs are part time, hourly positions. Those who are eligible will be given severance pay and have the opportunity to apply to other Kmart or Sears stores. The Effect On Taxes Municipalities depend on commercial ratables to spread out the tax burden. Towns draw their taxes from what the property is assessed at. This includes both the land and the buildings on the land. Whether the building is full or empty does not always matter. Stafford business administrator James Moran said that the ratable base (the total of all the taxable property in town) is generally not affected by a store closing. If the property remains vacant for a number of years, there is a chance that the property would be assessed lower and less taxes would come in.
The press release went on to explain that the beach house will be a physical anchor to the network’s digital content, which will be spread through a nexus of social media. A call to the Long Beach Township police to see if there were any incidents reported at the festival was directed to Township Clerk Lynda Wells. “Everything went well,” she said. She added that as far as the township is concerned, the event was a one-day concert at Bayview Park. MTV had their own security for the event, and there was no fee for a permit. Municipal officials and the local Chamber of Commerce did not have any details about how much revenue was brought in to local businesses in support of the event.
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 60th 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 19th century. 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 732-503-8611. For further information about the group, visit oceanaires.com or Facebook.com/ OceanairesNJ. You can also watch a video here: youtube.com/watch?v=Ve16SQWgGyA.
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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. These are potent antioxidants, like alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, lutein and
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For Sale/Rent - Homestead Run 55+ Community. Toms River. Homes for sale or rental. 2 BR and 1 or 1.5 Bath. Immediate occupancy. Home steadrun.com. 732-370-2300. (24)
Housekeeping Position - For busy campground. 40 hours p e r w e e k . We e k e n d s a m u s t . Wa d i n g P i n e s C a m p i n g R e sort. 609-726-1313. (26)
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Certified Home Health Aides - Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n)
Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (26)
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)
Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, bric-a-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732364-7580. (t/n) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) WE BUY USED CARS - Any condition, any make, any year. We also specialize in buying Classic Porshe, Mercedes and Jaguar running or not, DEAD OR ALIVE. 609-598-3622. (29) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/ estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n)
Help Wanted PT Weekend C N A/CHHA - The Pines at Whiting is looking for experienced C N A’s / CHHA’s to provide excellence in care to our residents on our Assisted Living Unit and Skilled Nursing units., . If you are looking for an environment that rewards excellence, provides a fun work environment you should look no further ! Weekend commitment positions on all 3-11/11-7 Special weekend rates of $14 - $16 / hour depending on community.. Weekend program requires a commitment of 4 weekend shifts per month. Apply in Person to : The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (28)
Deli - Full time, part time. Experience is a must for busy Deli/ Bakery/Lottery. Bakery/Lottery could be full time. Toms River area. 732-286-2665. (30) Bus Driver - CDL with passanger certification SRPE courtsey bus call 732-505-1081. Leave message call returned to arrange interview. (30) RN, LPN, CNA Positions available - For all shifts. Rose Garden Nursing & Rehab 1579 Old Freehold Road, Toms River. Fax resume 732-349-8036. (25) Now Hiring Property Inspectors - FT/PT in your area. Full, free training provided. jim.g59@ comcast.net or msangelabove@ comcast.net. 732-766-4425, 201259-0734. Ask for Mel. (t/n) Part Time Food Service - We have an immediate need for Part Time Waitstaff/Servers AM and PM shifts available, Dietary Aides, PT Dishwashers. We are a well established retirement/healthcare community located in Whiting. We offer competitive pay and 401(K) once you have worked 1 year and 1000 hours. Under the direction of great Food Service leadership team, you will be working in an environment where you get the support and training needed to grow in your culinary career. The Pines offers an open door policy and Senior Leadership is always available and visible to our employees every day. Rate of pay starts at $9.00/hr. Apply in Person to : The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org (28) Part Time - 11-7 Charge Nurse (3 days a week E/O weekend). The Pines at Whiting is looking for an experience 11-7 charge nurse to work 3 nights a week including E/O weekend) in our Assisted Living Community. Competitive rate. Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (28) Laundromat Attendant - For PT/FT Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863. (12)
Services PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Celebrating 50 years of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. See all our anniversary and monthly specials. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732-5003063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725. (30)
Autobody Work - $99 any dent big or small, professionally done. We come to you. Serving Ocean and Monmouth counties. 347-744-7409. (t/n) Interior and Exterior Painting – Insured all calls returned. References available. Free estimates. Lic # VH4548900. Tommy call 609-661-1657. (30) My 2 Girls Cleaning Service Summer Cleaning Specials - A package to meet all your needs. Bonded and insured. Same teams. Please call Donna at 732-9148909 or 732-232-7058. (27) Need A Ride - Airports, cruise, A.C., doctors. Save $$$. Senior discounts. Tom. Save ad. 551-427-0227. (39) Buy Direct Flooring Distributers - Direct from mills. Eliminate middle man. Luxury vinal, planking, carpet, remnants, hardwood. Resistration #13097-1340. Doug 732-504-9286. (27) Custom Shelving – Organize your closets kitchen, living room, basement, garage. Solid wood shelving made and installed. Strong, beautiful, affordable. Call Gus’s Woodwork 732-363-6292. (28) All In 1 Handyman/General Contracting - Painting, kitchens, bath, basements, etc. Remodeled, flooring, carpentry, roofing, siding, windows, doors, gutters, etc. “Any to do list.” No job too big or small, we do it all. $ave - Veterans discount. Call Clark 732-850-5060. (28) Roofing Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows, gutters. Repairs and discounted new installations. Prompt service. Insured. NJ license #13HV01888400. Special spring discounts. Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (28) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exter i o r. D e c k s , p o w e r w a s h i n g . Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-691-0123. Lic #13VH09460600. (27) Handyman – All masonry work, repairs, sidewalks, paving, stone, decorative stone, mulch. Call Jerry 732-684-8863. Free estimates. NJ reg #13VH08709600. (26) The Original Family Fence - A fully licensed and insured company in Ocean County has specialized in unique fence repairs and installations around the Garden S t a t e f o r o v e r 3 5 y e a r s . We want your gate repairs, sectional repairs, and new installation inquiries! No job is too small for us to tend to in a day’s time. Call us today for your free estimate You might just be surprised with what is possible. NJ LIC: 13VH09125800. Phone 732-7733933, 732-674-6644. (30)
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Don Carnevale Painting - Specializing interiors. Ve r y n e a t . S p e c i a l s e n i o r discounts. Reasonable, affordable, insured. References. Low winter rates. License #13VH3846900. 732-899-4470 or 732-8144851. Thank you. (27)
Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) A&A Masonry Repairs - Steps, chimney walls, rebuilds and repairs, Stone veneer, concrete and pavers. Fully Insured. Call Pete 609 242-4249. newjerseymasonry.com. (26)
R e m o v a l S e r v i c e - We H a u l I t A l l ! H o u s e h o l d j u n k , f u rniuture, appliances, construction debris, metals, yard waste, concrete, dirt and sand. Also specializing in cleanouts, landscaping, tree/shrub removal, moving and hauling. Spring Cleaning Special ends June 21. Call now! 732-998-4725. (27)
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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 locat-
Afternoon Cards Social
WARETOWN – United Methodist Women are hosting an afternoon social of cards and games from 1 to 4 p.m. on June 22 at the Waretown United Methodist Church, 27 Bryant Road. Bring your friends and your favorite game or come by yourself for an afternoon of fun. There will be door prizes, refreshments and opportunities to win a gift basket and more. A $5 donation per person benefits the Women’s Scholarship Fund. For reservations and tickets, call Brenda at 609-693-3686 or Ginnie at 609-971-8501.
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 732-477-6507 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.
ed 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 collabora-
tively 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 mem-
ory 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.
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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. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Fuzzy thinking can foul you up. Adding up columns of numbers is not your forte right now. In the week ahead express yourself clearly and make an effort to clear up misunderstandings. 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. A little effort can pay off in big ways.
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Wolfgang Puck’s Kitchen
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.
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