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–Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn The future location of a proposed White Castle, between the Outback and Investors Bank on Chambers Bridge Road. By Judy Smestad-Nunn the preliminary site BRICK – White Cas- plan approval is good tle could be coming to for three years, and Brick, and construction then an applicant can should begin in Sep- apply for two one-year tember, pending Plan- extensions. ning Board approval of “The reason for exits final site plan. tensions could be that Their attorney Louis it’s taken time to get L. D’Arminio and en- CA FR A approvals, gineer David H. Boesch or county approvals... came before the June and the only revisions 14 Board of Adjust- that would affect [the ment meeting to ask site plan] are for public for an extension of a health or safety,” Henpreliminary site plan sel said. that expires on June 28. D’Arminio outlined Planning Board Attor- the history of the White (Site - See Page 4) ney Harold Hensel said

–Photo courtesy Ocean County Vo-Tech Each winter the Performing Arts Academy presents a major musical production. By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – In a cooperative effort, the Performing Arts Academy, currently headquartered at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, will be moving to a brand new building that will be built on the campus of Ocean County College, officials said. The Performing Arts Academy is a wing of the Ocean County Vocational Technical School system. The academy offers four

majors: theater, vocal, dance and audio engineering, while other Vo-Tech schools focus on other elements, such as culinary or marine science. It is currently housed at the Joint Base, but county officials said they have no interest in continuing the lease when it expires. Freeholder Joseph Vicari said the 50,000-squarefoot building would provide more room than (Vo-Tech - See Page 6)

Brick Bonds For Roads, Tech, Equipment Every Drop Counts

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – The township’s 2017 budget contains approximately $8.5 million for capital expenditures. These would be used to fund bonds to pay for items with a five-, seven-, 10-, or 15-year life, separated for the item’s period of usefulness.

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During the June 13 council meeting, Council President Art Halloran said that township department heads originally asked for $22 million for various items, but that number was pared down to $8.5 million after working with Mayor John G. Ducey to pr ior itize

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their needs. Some items on the 5-year bond ordinance include various roadway i mprove me nt s throughout the township - including the engineering, design work, permits, administration, labor, materials and more; and motorized and nonmotorized

equipment for various departments. As an example, items s uch a s law n mowers would be funded through a 5-year bond ordinance, Halloran said. The township would pay $264,967 as a down payment for the 5-year (Bonds - See Page 4)

Scout Donates Rain Barrels

By Sara Grillo LAKEWOOD – Girl Scout Jillian Peslak recently earned her Silver Award by donating 11 rain barrels she designed with fellow troops to the Ocean County Master Gar-

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Continued From Page 1 Castle application that dates back to July 2013 when a preliminary plan was approved for the fast food restaurant to be located between the Outback Restaurant and Investors Bank, on the site of the former Lukoil Gas Station on Chambers Bridge Road. He said that there have been a number of legal issues, or “craziness” regarding cleanup from the former gas station there. “For two years the cleanup was in limbo, and finally someone stepped up to the plate,” D’Arminio said. Monitoring wells were to be located where the restaurant was going to be built, so that needed to be overturned and resolved, and it was when the monitoring wells were relocated, he said, but then they had to renegotiate the lease.

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Continued From Page 1 items, and $5,034,401 would be appropriated through the issuance of bonds or notes. Some items on the 7-year bond ordinance include the acquisition and installation of various items of data processing and technology equipment, and all costs associated with the improvements. The township would pay $40,000 as a down payment for the total principal cost of $800,000. The 10-year bond ordinance would fund items expected to last at least 10 years, and $249,850

There were also driveway issues with Investors Bank, who said they didn’t want to share a driveway with White Castle. “We just needed some access,” D’Arminio said. “It prompted us to revise our plan.” There were also county issues, the attorney said, because officials wanted a better site line exiting the restaurant onto the county road, but due to the conflict with Investors Bank it became a Catch-22, he said. Just recently, Investors Bank has agreed that the White Castle could move their driveway to the other side, closer towards the Outback, so it lines up with the shopping center lane, D’Arminio said. “We’ll still need your approval, and then we’ll go back to the county to get their approval for the site line easements,” he said. Boesch, who was the project manager for the preliminary plan, said that once construction begins it could take as little as four

months to complete, which is how long it took to build the White Castle in Eatontown. The Planning Board approved the one-year extension of the preliminary site plan, which expires on July 1, 2018. The final site plan for the Chambers Bridge Road White Castle application should be presented at the June 28 Planning Board meeting. Public Works Building Approved In other Planning Board news, a storage facility for new 95-gallon robo-cans used for trash and recycling in town was approved for the Department of Public Works on Ridge Road. Township Engineer Elissa Commins said that DPW Director Glenn Campbell asked for the building when residents complained that new garbage cans looked old since they are currently being stored outdoors. The board approved the 74.5-foot-by-25.5

foot steel pop-up building that would be assembled by DPW workers. The building would be located at the same site where they are presently stored, onsite at the DPW about 30 feet from the property line, and 150 feet from the closest building, Commins said. New High School Track Also during the planning board, Netta Architects presented the new running track planned for Brick Township High School. Engineer Jason Pollard said they would strip the existing surface, demolish the asphalt underneath the track and the triple jump runway and, keeping the exact same footprint, replace the six-lane, 400-meter oval track in accordance with all high school track regulations, he said. They would also renovate the long triple jump runway, the high jump area and make other improvements, he said. They would re-use existing sandpits, Pollard added.

has been earmarked for the acquisition and installation of various items of police equipment (non-data processing). The township would pay $12,493 as a down payment for this equipment. And finally, items on the 15-year bond ordinance are for building and grounds improvements, improvements to existing parks and beaches, and it includes all the engineering, design work, surveying, construction planning, permits, work, materials, equipment, labor and more. The 15-year bond ordinance includes roadway improvements, Halloran said. Mayor Ducey said that if all the township roads that haven’t

been paved in 10 years were paid for all at once it would cost $63 million. There are 800 miles of roads on the list, and that does not include county and state roads in the township, he added. There would be $2,150,782 appropriated for the 15-year bond ordinance, with $107,540 as a down payment. In other news, David DeConde, a 6th grader from Lake Riviera Middle School, was the township, county and state winner for the NJ Division of Fire Safety/NJ Fire Prevention & Protection Association Poster Contest. There were over 1,000 entrees in Brick alone, officials said. DeConde and his extended family attended the

council meeting where the chief of the Brick Fire Safety Bureau, Kevin Batzel, Assistant Bureau Chief Richard J. Orlando and NJDCA Fire Safety SE Field Representative Britton Schulmeister presented him with a plaque and a $500 gift card. He was also honored by the Ocean County Freeholders in an earlier, separate ceremony. The June 13 council meeting was not recorded as the township is in the process of replacing its recording equipment, Halloran said. The next council meeting will be on Tuesday, June 27 at 7 p.m. at which time there would be public comment on the four bond ordinances before they are adopted.

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Continued From Page 1 in the Master Gardeners’ community garden at Ocean County Park to collect rainwater. All food grown in the garden is donated to local food pantries. “Last year, they raised and gleaned 15,000 pounds for the foodbanks,” said Master Gardener Mike Miller. That includes a variety of fruits, vegetables and herbs, including ethno-centered vegetables like hot peppers that are grown to satisfy the rising Hispanic population. “It really is a labor of love,” said Miller. Why Rain Barrels? Rain barrels are a way to trap and store recycled rainwater to use for maintaining a garden. According to the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Ocean County, about an inch of rain collected over a 1,000-square foot roof will yield 600 gallons of stored water. Jillian, who lives in Manchester near Pine Lake, said the idea to create rain barrels came from her past experiences as a nature lover. “When I was a Junior Naturalist at Cattus Island, every year they entered a rain barrel painting contest and then afterwards the rain barrels would be displayed outside at the nature center and they would actually be used, and that really got me thinking,” said Jillian. The barrels she used for this project came from Ocean Spray Cranberries, which Jillian and her family picked up at a facility in Pennsylvania.

The Brick Times, June 24, 2017, Page 5 “Ocean Spray Cranberries uses them to hold their juices, but they don’t reuse them, so if you ask they’ll give them to you.” One of the reasons they chose them is because they’re already food grade. She said they were blank barrels, but had stickers on them for what kind of juice was inside. Most of the designs were pre-drawn on the barrels freehand by Jillian and other Girl Scouts who helped with the project. “The dragonf ly almost looks 3D on there,” said Miller, “We get a lot of dragonflies in here.” Donation Day Jillian’s dad Peter unloaded the rain barrels from a pickup truck at the community garden in Ocean County Park, to a chorus of oohs and ahhs from her friend and fellow Girl Scout Alex Jacobs, sister Emily, brother Noah, mom Tasha and grandma Debbie Browning, who made the trip from Wisconsin for the occasion. Miller and fellow Master Gardener Georgina Price gave the family a tour of the community garden, which was green and sprouting with crops like peas, garlic, beets, carrots, tomatoes, beans, peppers, radishes and blueberries, letting the group pick asparagus and snap peas right off the plants for a taste. The Master Gardeners tend to the garden about three times a week, and then as the season grows on, bring it to local food pantries and donate it. They just got done harvesting their asparagus, which Miller said is very easy to grow once it gets started. Herbs are another important crop in the garden, which grows basil, oregano and

chives, and others. The amount of herbs has been increasing every year. “They appreciate them a lot when we drop them off at the food banks because they don’t get herbs,” said Miller. The ethno-centered vegetables have also been appreciated in the community. “In Lakewood there’s a huge Hispanic population and a lot of them go to the food banks,” said Miller, specifically to Catholic Charities, Mary’s Table in Point Pleasant and St. Anthony Claret Church across the street from Ocean County Park, which suffered a fi re to its food pantry a few months ago. “It’s literally feast or famine. You might come in here one Monday and have 50 or 60 pounds of ripe tomatoes and that goes

right out, and another day you may only be picking two or three pounds of herbs,” said Miller, adding that two or three pounds of herbs is still a huge bag of herbs. What’s Next? Jillian graduated from Manchester Township Middle School on Tuesday and will attend the Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science in Stafford Township in the fall. Her family is excited to see what projects she will work on next. “We love lakes and nature and frogs and you name it,” said her mom Tasha. For her Gold Award, Jillian may explore something a little more close to home, when it comes to sustainability issues with Manchester’s three lakes – Harry Wright, Pine and Lakehurst.

–Photo by Sara Grillo Georgina Price, Mike Miller, Girl Scout Jillian Peslak, James Digney and Vickie Monks pose by rain barrels at the community gardens.

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Continued From Page 1 the school currently has, allowing for more students. The $26.7 million building will likely be built near or adjacent to the Fine Arts Building on campus. Construction is expected to be completed in 2019. New Jersey will provide 40 percent of the construction cost, or $10.6 million. The Ocean County Freeholders provided $8 million. OCC allocated $2 million to be used to pay down interest costs if necessary. However, Freeholder John Bar tlett said the county would f loat the bond for the construction of the academy, leaving the college with no direct debt. According to a press release from Ocean County College, the remaining $8 million will come from a donation from the Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation. The fou ndation is a pr ivate family philanthropic fund that supports a variety of healthcare, education, and artistic causes. “On behalf of Linda and myself and Jeremy and the entire Foundation, we are so proud to suppor t this work,” said Jay Grunin, a co-founder of the foundation, in a release. “It is my audacious hope to create a major cultural hub in New Jersey with this cutting edge academy and the theater on the OCC campus.” The mission of the Performing Arts Academy is to provide an academically

challenging education for creatively gifted high school students, according to the vo-tech. “The curriculum is rigorous and the st udents are expected to thin k critically and creatively,” said OCVTS Superintendent William Hoey. “This new academy will benefit both the high school and college students. We will be sharing the classroom space and can use the other amenities at the college.” Students learn more than just the performing arts at the academy, according to Hoey. They take regular curriculum as well, and there are college preparatory, honors, and advanced placement classes offered. Space was one concern that prompted the move, but not the only one. Security at the base has increased since OCVTS renovated Hangar 1 to house the Performing Arts Academy, he said. “It’s more difficult to do things on a secure military base,” he said. High School And College Students Together By having the high school on the college property, students will have access to college courses and facilities, like the librar y and student center, OCC College President Jon Larson said in a press release. “Once they complete the academy curriculum, students will be awarded OCC’s associate degree and will be half way to a bachelor’s degree – all for a fraction of the tuition cost of a university degree,” Larson said.

In sharing locations and facilities, there would be high school students spending time with college students. Hoey said that they don’t anticipate any issues. There has been a high tech high school on the campus of Brookdale Community College since 1991 without any issues regarding the two age groups mingling. Students will have an option to pursue an Associate’s degree upon graduation. This means that they would be starting

a four-year college as a junior. Would they be emotionally mature enough at age 17 or 18 to be taking on junior-level courses and interacting with other juniors and seniors? “It’s certainly a concern,” Hoey said. He added that the vo-tech has connections with Rutgers University and other schools so that st udents are getting their credits and moving on to those. They haven’t seen problems with those students when they move on.

–Photo courtesy Ocean County Vo-Tech Audio Engineering was added in 2016 as a fourth discipline for Performing Arts Academy students.

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Ocean County Reimburses Millions To Towns After Sandy Cleanup From The Desk Of The

Ocean County Freeholders NEW JERSEY – The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders will be distributing more than $9.3 million to the 17 municipalities that participated in the county’s debris removal program following Superstorm Sandy in October 2012. “With the County recently receiving a Community Development Block Grant through the state Department of Community Affairs, we will now be able to give those participating towns back the 10 percent they paid toward the cost of the cleanup,” said Ocean County Freeholder John C. Bartlett Jr., who serves as liaison to the

Ocean County Department of Finance. “By working with federal and state government agencies we were able to secure 100 percent rei mbu r sement for t he debris cleanup. “This was a program we were, in part, criticized for but it provided some of the greatest results to our towns and our residents followi ng a stor m that devastated this County,” Bartlett said. “I couldn’t be more pleased with this outcome.” Bartlett announced the rei mbu r seme nt s at t he Board’s May 31 preboard meeting. Immediately following Superstorm Sandy which

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hit the area on Oct. 29, 2012, Ocean County municipalities took prompt action to begin the massive debris cleanup efforts in the aftermath of the largest storm ever to impact Ocean County. The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders, noting that many municipalities didn’t have the staff, funds or the appropriate expertise to oversee such a large undertaking while continuing cr itical municipal operations, created a shared services ag reement on Nov. 19, 2012, and offered affected municipalities the opportunity to have the county oversee and fund the debris cleanup. Under the agreement, the County would be reimbursed by both the Federal Emergency Management Administration at 90 percent and the town, at 10 percent for the required local match. The agreement allowed towns to free up staff to attend to other stor m related activities and provide assistance to citizens. Seventeen of the county’s 33 municipalities

entered into the shared services agreement. “It was imperative to take action quickly. It was essential to take these steps with expediency in order to allow for necessary utility repairs, infrastructure repairs and most importantly for public safety,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari. “Because this work was imperative to star t the rebuilding efforts and in order to assist towns devastated by the storm, the Freeholders provided the funding for the debris removal giving municipalities the opportunity to handle other important matters following the storm.” Vicari noted it was the ongoing fiscal conservative policies of the Board that allowed the Freeholders to front almost $100 million for the clean-up without having to borrow it. “And now, all of that money t h roug h F EM A and grants, has been returned to the County and we are reimbursing the towns what had been their

required match,” Bartlett said. “Ocean County, with its staff and tech nical exper tise, applied for the additional 10 percent and we were successful in receiving it.” Bartlett noted that FEMA told the County no other county has ever done or tried to do what Ocean County did following the storm. “Debris removal was key and we knew we had to do it,” Bartlett said. “We came up with a plan. We did a good thing for our towns and residents and we successfully received full reimbursement for it. We got their share back for them and we will be sending them checks.” Vicari said the reimbursement will be a financial help to the towns that were part of the agreement. “ For i n st a nce, Tom s River Township, will get back almost $2.3 million,” Vicari said. “The Ortley Beach section of the township was certainly hard hit during Sandy pushing houses off of foundations and onto Route 35.

“We worked with Toms River to remove the haza rd s so t he rebu ild i ng could get underway,” Vicari said. “The program provided the same help for all the other towns that signed on. Ocean County and its municipalities suffered serious losses as a result of Sandy. We are coming back and this will help.” The municipalities and the amou nt they will r e c e ive a r e: B a r n e g a t Township, $39,545; Bay Head, $377,524; Beach Haven, $262,224; Berkeley Township, $278,106; Brick Township, $1.3 million; Jackson Township, $ 59 4 , 0 0 9; L a k e wo o d , $ 4 6 0 , 8 72; L a v a l l e t t e , $921,529; L ong Be a ch To w n s h i p , $ 8 0 9, 4 41; Ma nche st e r Tow n sh ip, $226,253; Mantoloking, $306,226; Ocean Townsh ip, $69,698; Sea side Heights, $345,112; Seaside Park, $112,581; Ship Bottom, $114,261; Stafford Township, $781,862 and Toms R iver Tow nsh ip, $2,298,677. In addition, Ocean County will receive $336,458.

Brick Would Lose $2.1 Million Under Democrats’ Plan to Cut Millions in Local School Funding

NEW JERSEY – Senator Jim Holzapfel, Assemblyman Dave Wolfe and Assemblyman Greg McGuckin (all R-10) blasted a back-room deal negotiated by Senate President Stephen Sweeney (D-Gloucester) and Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto (D-Hudson) that would redirect millions of dollars of state education aid from school districts like Toms River and Brick that are still struggling to recover from Superstorm Sandy. “We have a proper t y tax crisis that is about to

explode as a result of this backroom deal negotiated in secret by Democrats who control the New Jersey Legislature,” said Holzapfel. “First, we were devastated by huge ratable losses resulting from Superstorm Sandy, and now we’ll be devastated by massive cuts to our schools thanks to New Jersey Democrats.” The Sweeney/Prieto plan would slash $3.3 million in state school aid to Toms River, cut $2.1 million to Brick and reduce Manchester’s aid by $177,000. Other local school districts,

including Lakehurst, Seaside Heights, Lavallette and Island Heights would lose funding as well. Unde r t he De mo c r at s’ proposal, additional cuts would be enacted in each of the next several years to Toms River and Brick. “Our schools will lose millions of dollars of funding this year, followed by additional cuts next year and more the year after that,” said Wolfe. “As a long-time educator, it’s nauseating to see New Jersey Democrats gutting education funding and hur ting our school

children.” McGuckin called the Democrats’ plan a slap in the face to Ocean County proper ty taxpayers who are struggling to recover from Sandy. “We have a natural disaster that’s being followed up with a political disaster that’s being foisted upon us by the Democratic leaders of the Senate and General Assembly,” McGuckin added. “This is a slap in the face to our hardworking residents and communities still struggling to rebuild. Enough is enough.”

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Jackson, Lakewood Police Take Part In Torch Run For Special Olympics

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This year, at approximately 8 a.m., Jackson Police Officers ran the 5 mile stretch, from the ShopRite in Jackson, down County Line Road, to the ShopRite in Lakewood. At the ShopRite in Lakewood, the “Flame of Hope” torch was turned over to Lakewood Police Department for their leg of the run. Participating in this year’s run is Sgt. Olejarz, Sgt. Parise, Sgt. Bosley, Officer Matthew Roth, Officer Benecke, Officer Cilento, Officer Conti and Officer Mabey. Supporting this year’s run is Sgt Vidalis, Officer Cipully, SPO Parise and SPO Thompson.

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TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Family Success Center is hosting Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University, a free, nine-week seminar to show you how to get rid of debt, manage your money, spend and save wisely and much more. Class starts on July 11 at 10 a.m. or 6

p.m., and incentives will be given to those who attend all nine classes consecutively. Call 732-557-5037 to reserve your spot. Visit the Ocean County Family Success Center at 1433 Hooper Avenue, Suite 121 or on Facebook at facebook.com/ ocfscsandy.

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Bartley Healthcare Achieves Perfect Compliance With Advisory Standards

JACKSON – Bartley Healthcare Nursing and Rehabilitation demonstrated compliance with 19 of 19 Advisory Standards during its most recent licensing and certification inspection survey conducted by the New Jersey Department of Health. Participation in Advisory Standards by a Skilled Nursing Facility is voluntary. These standards are not only used in State surveys of facilities, but they are also used by consumers and providers as a mechanism for privately assessing the quality of care provided in any facility providing skilled care. Not every facility in New Jersey participates in Advisory Standards Compliance which is a testament to Bartley Healthcare’s commitment to going above and beyond every day, which is aligned with their Mission Statement: “To enrich the lives of our residents

and patients by understanding and meeting their needs in a clean safe and comfortable environment.” For over 31 years, Bartley Healthcare has provided quality individual focused memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation and assisted living services for residents on its 25-acre campus in Jackson, New Jersey. Founded in 1985, Bartley Healthcare has long been recognized as an award winning, quality leader with the experience in memory care, skilled nursing, post-acute care and assisted living. Bartley Healthcare is Joint Commission accredited, with special certification for their Memory Care and Post-Acute Programs. For more information, visit our website: bartleyhealthcare.com or call 732-3704700.

Hairspray Performance To Benefit The Ashley Lauren Foundation

LAKEWOOD – The Ashley Lauren Foundation Theatre Ensemble, the theatrical arm of The Ashley Lauren Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing hope and help to children throughout New Jersey who suffer from cancer, will present the musical Hairspray. Performances will be on July 14 at 7:30 p.m., July 15 at 7:30 p.m. and July 16 at 2 p.m. at The Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. The 1950’s are out and change is in the air! Hairspray, winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical, piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance and deliriously tuneful songs. It’s 1962 in Baltimore and the lovable plus-size teen, Tracy Turnblad has only one desire – to dance on the popular

“Corny Collins show.” When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob, Link Larkin, and integrate a TV network… all without denting her ‘do! You will truly enjoy a wonderful family show while helping children who are suffering from cancer. Tickets are $15 and up. There is a special VIP Dinner/Show Package for $40 on Friday, July 15 at 6 p.m. at The Strand. For tickets and additional information, go to kidz-4-kidznj.com or call Carrie at 732-8145327. You can also purchase tickets directly through k4k.booktix.com.

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“Beat The Heat” Booklet For Seniors Citizens

OCEAN COUNTY – When the mercury rises and the dog days of summer return, Ocean County’s senior citizens can find relief through the county’s annual ‘Beat the Heat’ booklet. “Our annual ‘Beat the Heat’ booklet has been updated for 2017 and is available free of charge from the Ocean County Office of Senior Services,” said Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari. “This publication provides our residents with a wealth of information to help them do just what the title says – beat the heat.” The booklet offers helpful hints on keeping cool during the summer’s hottest days and provides listings of various outreach programs. “With more than 166,000 seniors calling Ocean County home, it’s important they are prepared for the summer heat,” said Vicari, who serves as chairman of Senior Services “Our office is providing a useful guide that touches on a number of topics so our seniors can have a safe, happy and healthy summer season.” Seniors can also access many nutrition sites and outreach programs throughout Ocean County. “Beat the Heat” lists locations and telephone

numbers for many of these programs which can be found in Brick, Berkeley, Manchester, Long Beach, Stafford and Toms River townships. Transportation is available for those who need it. There are also tips on how to keep your body hydrated, signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, ways to stay cool, precautions to take on hot days, warm weather food care tips and ways to avoid heat related illness, he said. “The publication also includes information on caring for your pets in hot weather,” Vicari said. “Many of our seniors have cats and dogs and it’s important to make sure attention is paid to the needs of the animal to keep them safe and healthy during warm weather.” “The summer season is a great time of year to get outdoors and enjoy all that Ocean County has to offer,” said Freeholder Deputy Director Gerry P. Little. “But we also have to realize it’s important to know our limits when participating in warm weather activities.” To learn more about how to protect yourself from the heat this summer, the “Beat the Heat” pamphlet is available online at co.ocean.nj.us// WebContentFiles//Beat_the_Heat_2017.pdf or by calling Senior Services at 732-929-2091.

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OCEAN COUNTY – Donate your used cell phone and help out a worthy cause. Nancy Seibert has been collecting for “Cell Phones for Soldiers” since 2006. She has combined forces with the Berkeley-based “Support the Troops” project and Lloyd Mullikin, who has been sending packages overseas since 2004. Over the past six years these projects have worked closely together collecting phones, and mailing packages which include the calling cards to our troops overseas. Cell phones are collected in any condition and sent to a recycler. The profits from the recycling are sent to the organization headquarters in Massachusetts to purchase 60-minute call-

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Caregiver Volunteers Host Dancing With Their Stars Fundraiser

–Photo courtesy John Wilkens CVCJ hosted the 3rd Annual Dancing With Their Stars fundraiser.

LAKEWOOD – It was an exciting night as supporters of Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey (CVCJ) attended the 3rd Annual Dancing With Their Stars fundraiser. The competition was fierce as contestants knew every step would give more seniors in Ocean and Monmouth County the chance to remain independent in their own homes. The competition took place at the Eagle Ridge Golf Club in Lakewood and featured a dream team of community leaders from both nonprofit and business organizations. The Jay & Linda Grunin Foundation was the event sponsor. “Seeing our community come together to support our vulnerable residents is so heartwarming,” said Lynette Whiteman, CVCJ Executive Director. “It was an incredibly fun night, but bottom line, we will be able to offer our free assistance to even more seniors because of everyone’s generosity.” After long days at work, the dancing duos spent exhausting hours in the studios of Shore DanceSport in Brick and Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Manasquan where they learned from pros who donated their time and expertise, so each pair had a fair chance to win the two Mirror Ball Trophies. Here are the winners: Mirror Ball 3rd Annual Dancing With Their Stars Competition Winners: Tracey & Roland Rodriguez, Clinic Directors and Physical Therapists for Atlantic Physical Therapy Center in Toms River and Lacey Mirror Ball People’s Choice Award Winning Couple: Kelly Fliller of The Jay & Linda Grunin Foundation and Phil Brilliant, owner of Brilliant Environmental

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TOMS RIVER – A new, six-week series of meetings to support and educate family members of individuals living with addiction will be offered, with each week offering a different topic of education and open discussion. Workshops are held from 7 to 9 p.m. on

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

How To Get More Energy Without Coffee By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. We all experience fatigue or low energy at some point in our lives. Sometimes it is temporary like after an all-nighter, or a bout with the flu. Whatever the cause, fatigue is difficult to deal with. Also, one common but overlooked reason for fatigue is a missed diagnosis of hypothyroidism. Today, I’ll share my secrets for natural and effective ways to improve energy without Starbucks (wink): B complex. A deficiency of the B vitamins harms your adrenal glands and is a frequent cause of fatigue and depression. There’s even a synthetic B vitamin made in very high doses and sold by prescription for depression called Deplin. B Complex is profoundly useful to make neurotransmitters and generate ATP energy production via the Krebs cycle. You need B12 to support thyroid production and get rid of homocysteine. Licorice Root. This ancient herbal adaptogen doesn’t care how you got fatigued, it only seeks to fix your exhausted adrenal glands by increasing your energy and endurance. Because licorice stimulates the production of cortisol, it also boosts thyroid hormone. One cup of licorice root tea per day might be all you need. Using it for too long, or taking too much will induce headaches and hypertension. Ashwagandha. Also known as Indian ginseng, this herb over a few weeks activates T4 to T3 thyroid conversion (good!) which improves energy and fat-burning capabilities. But ashwagandha should be taken at night -at least at first- because it causes drowsiness for

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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 fi ne 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 fi nd 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 more than 1,900 outages in that state in 2015. “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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CLASSIFIEDS Real Estate

Help Wanted

Want To Buy - 2 BR home in Brick/Toms River area. Reasonable. Will refurbish. Call Maria 201-310-2150. (27)

Housekeeping Position - For busy campground. 40 hours per week. Weekends a must. Wading Pines Camping Resort. 609-726-1313. (26)

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Services PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Celebrating 50 years of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. See all our anniversary and monthly specials. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732-5003063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) 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) Interior and Exterior Painting – Insured all calls returned. References available. Free estimates. Lic # VH4548900. Tommy call 609-661-1657. (30) Angel Card Readings By Ena 848-227-5424. I can help you with lifes concerns. With God, all things possible. (27) Experienced, Responsible, Mature Lady - Is looking for live-in caregiver position for seniors in New Jersey. Excellent references. Call 732-886-9651. (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) 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) 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 exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (27) Handyman – All masonry work, repairs, sidewalks, paving, stone, decorative stone, mulch. Call Jerry 732-684-8863. Free estimates. NJ reg #13VH08709600. (26) The Original Family Fence - A fully licensed and insured company in Ocean County has specialized in unique fence repairs and installations around the Garden State for over 35 years. We want your gate repairs, sectional repairs, and new installation inquiries! No job is too small for us to tend to in a day’s time. Call us today for your free estimate You might just be surprised with what is possible. NJ LIC: 13VH09125800. Phone 732773-3933, 732-674-6644. (30) All Around Yard And Home Maintenance – Outdoor, indoor work done to your satisfaction. Spring thru Winter. Cleaning, home repairs, yard upgrades, etc. References upon request. Very diligent. Fair estimates. Eddie Zsoka 732-608-4781. (25)

Services Don Carnevale Painting Specializing interiors. Very neat. Special senior discounts. Reasonable, affordable, insured. References. Low spring rates. License #13VH3846900. 732-899-4470 or 732-8144851. Thank you. (27) 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) Buy Direct Flooring Distributers - Direct from mills. Eliminate middle man. Luxury vinal, planking, carpet, remnants, hardwood. Resistration #13097-1340. Doug 732-504-9286. (27)

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OCC Receives Multiple Grants, Donations To Fund Veterans Storytelling Project

By Sara Grillo TOMS RIVER – Ocean County College just received a series of grants and donations to help fund StoryCorps and The Telling Project, which together will tell the stories of Ocean County’s veterans in an effort to engage OCC students and community members in topics that explore the human spirit. StoryCorps is a national oral history project that began in 2003 and now boasts over 60,000 interviews and 100,000 participants nationwide, who talk openly about their experiences with topics like 9/11 and being LGBT or Latino. All recordings are archived at the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress, so that stories can be preserved for future generations. With the help of Joi nt Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, StoryCorps will visit the OCC campus in July to record interviews with veterans at local VFW groups, American Legions and local senior communities, as well as through OCC’s Oral History Project and advertising. A high percentage of local veterans are expected to be contacted. Once their stories are collected, The Telling Project, a performing arts non-profit that uses theater help explain veterans’ ex-

periences, will create a play that showcases those stories. That play will be performed by the Ocean County College Repertory Theatre Company in November, lining up with Veterans Day. The recent grants and donations include: • $10,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts – Arts Engagement in American Communities • $10,000 donation from The Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation • $2,000 donation from the New Jersey Historical Commission • $1,250 grant from the Ocean County Tourism Advisory Council • $1,000 grant from the Ocean County Cultural & Heritage Commission “It is important that our veterans’ stories be heard, archived, and told for future generations,” explained Mark Wilson, OCC Director of Cultural Affairs. “By combining an oral history of StoryCorps with the play-writing of The Telling Project, we will be able to accomplish our goal of letting members of the community understand the history of our veterans. The oral histories and play will be an additional resource for teachers to share with their students and a resource for communities across New Jersey.”

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–Photo courtesy Ocean County Prosecutor’s Ofﬁce G.R.E.A.T. partners: Lakewood Assistant Principal Dr. Scott Horowitz, Lakewood Ptl. Steve Nickens, OCPO Det. Tom Scalzullo OCPO Det.I Taryn Scwartz and Lakewood Principal Richard Goldstein. By Sara Grillo LAKEWOOD – Lakewood will close out the G.R.E.A.T. Program for Ocean County schools this year, after 500 Lakewood Middle School children graduated from the law enforcement based gang and violence prevention training on June 13. Since 2011, the program has so far provided Gang Resistance Education and Training for over 2,500 fifth and sixth grade students in Ocean County through the help of the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, Ocean County Sheriff’s Department, Toms River Police, South Toms River Police and Lakewood Police. Although not a new program – it’s a national and international gang and violence prevention program that’s been around for almost 30 years – it focuses on teaching children life skills when it comes to decision-making, communication

skills, anger management, anti-bullying and respect. Classes are taught by law enforcement officers who are trained and certified by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office. Training took place in the following schools this year: Cedar Grove Elementary, Walnut Street Elementary, East Dover Elementary, Washington Street Elementary, West Dover Elementary, Hooper Avenue Elementary, Citta Elementary, North Dover Elementary, Silver Bay Elementary, South Toms River Elementary, Lakewood Middle School, Toms River Intermediate East and Toms River Intermediate North. The G.R.E.A.T. Program is taught specifically in the fifth and sixth grades since they are seen as the years before children are faced with introduction to gangs and delinquent behavior. For more information on the G.R.E.A.T. Program, visit great-online.org.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of June 24 - July 1 By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Irritating situations can cause you to lose your temper in the week ahead. Remember that an oyster creates pearls from irritations. You, too, can create something of value if you simply clam up. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Your good taste is at a peak during the first few days of the week. Buy apparel and decorative household items as soon as possible. It is not a good idea to sign contracts or make business deals. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Cover up the controversial. A wise man puts a chair over the hole in the carpet before guests arrive. Don’t bring your faults or obvious shortcomings to anyone’s attention in the week ahead. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You may be challenged to exercise patience in the week to come. You may be ready to spring to action at the slightest provocation. Keep a cool head and avoid taking unnecessary risks. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Opposites might attract but find it difficult to coordinate. You may find that your trust is misplaced because someone proves to be somewhat impulsive. Focus on being careful and shrewd with money. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Share the wealth. Be hospitable and lay out a big spread for visitors as well as family members. Your willingness to be generous and tolerant might win new friends in the week to come.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may appear warm and witty, but someone may question if you are wise. As this week unfolds use your charm and thoughtfulness in the workplace. Avoid jumping to conclusions. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Pushing and shoving won’t get you any loving. It may be difficult to keep your finances as well as your love life on an even keel. In the week ahead avoid being too aggressive or competitive. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): An arrow is shot by pulling it backwards. If you feel you are going backwards in the week ahead remember that the next step is to move forwards. Take aim at the best target possible. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Sometimes you must lose the battle to win the war. Your fighting instincts may be aroused as this week unfolds. It isn’t necessary to address every challenge to your authority. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Pretty things may attract your eye, but might not fit your hand. In the early part of the week you may be drawn to people and things that don’t quite meet your needs. Sidestep a broken heart. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Focus on making your future as fulfilling as your fantasies. Hurt feelings may result if someone doubts you in the week ahead. The best way to earn someone’s trust is to trust them.

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By Wolfgang Puck Having four sons who range in age from 10 to 28 years old, I always look forward to Father’s Day. The holiday is known, among other reasons, for the range of gifts dads traditionally get, including hand-drawn pictures, ties, socks, coffee mugs and aftershave. One of the most welcome Father’s Day gifts I can think of is food. My sons, for example, know how much I love great chocolate, so there might be some of that for me to unwrap (and share) on Sunday morning. Even more meaningful, however, is when my sons cook for me. It could be something as simple as the panini or waffles my younger boys like to make. Or it might be something much more elaborate, which I’ve come to expect from my second-to-oldest son, Byron, who just graduated from Cornell’s famed restaurant and hotel management program. With Father’s Day observed just a few days before summer, barbecuing is one of the best ways to celebrate. It also lets Dad take part in the festivities directly, since chances are that he himself will be the one to man the fire. So I’d like to share a treat that almost any father would enjoy: barbecued pork ribs served with a spicy-sweet dipping sauce. When cooking ribs, I think simple and slow is the best way to go. I like to start with the most tender, succulent ribs: back ribs, also known as baby backs, the term used for that portion of the ribs nearer the spine after the butcher has cut off the loin. (They aren’t, in fact, from an immature animal; “baby” just refers to the ribs’ size.) Be sure to ask the butcher to peel off the tough membrane that covers one side of the ribs; there’s no reason you should have to struggle with this task at home. The best way to cook ribs outdoors is by using the indirect-heat method of barbecuing, which involves arranging a hot fire under one side of the grill but leaving the ribs to cook, covered, on the cooler side and not directly above the fire. This causes the meat to cook slowly, ensuring that it stays tender and doesn’t dry out. Before cooking, I like to flavor the ribs with a sweet-and-spicy rub, preferably leaving it on them overnight so the flavors penetrate the meat. And I also serve them with a simple sauce for people who like to dip the meaty ribs before eating - though I personally also like the fall-off-the-bonetender meat on its own. The results are so good that it really doesn’t matter whether you’re being cooked for or you’re the one doing the cooking. I wish you a happy Father’s Day! BARBECUED BABY BACK RIBS WITH SWEET-AND-SPICY DIPPING SAUCE Serves 4 to 6 SWEET-AND-SPICY RUB AND RIBS: 4 tablespoons dark brown sugar

4 tablespoons onion powder 4 tablespoons garlic powder 4 tablespoons dried thyme 4 tablespoons dried oregano 2 tablespoons mild paprika 2 tablespoons hot paprika 4 teaspoons cayenne 4 teaspoons ground coriander 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 2 teaspoons freshly ground white pepper 2 tablespoons kosher salt 2 racks pork back ribs, membrane removed Extra-virgin olive oil SWEET-AND-SPICY DIPPING SAUCE: 1/4 cup (60 mL) apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons honey 1 red or green jalapeno chile, stemmed, seeded and minced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves Kosher salt To make the sweet-and-spicy rub, stir together the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. Place the racks of ribs in 1 or 2 baking pans large enough to hold them in a single layer. With clean hands, sprinkle them evenly on both sides with 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the rub mixture, rubbing it in well. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or as long as overnight. (Reserve the remaining rub mixture for another use, storing it in an airtight container at room temperature.) Before grilling the ribs, make the sweetand-spicy dipping sauce: In a small mixing bowl, combine the vinegar, honey, jalapeno and oregano. Season the sauce to taste with salt, and whisk well. Cover and reserve in the refrigerator. Prepare a fire in a gas or charcoal grill. Meanwhile, remove the ribs from the refrigerator. When the fire is very hot, turn off one side of the burners for a gas grill or carefully push the coals to one side for a charcoal grill. Lightly brush the ribs on both sides with the olive oil and place racks side by side, fattier side down, on the cooler side of the grill not directly above the fire or coals; close the lid of the grill or cover the ribs with a large inverted metal baking pan. Cook the ribs until their undersides are browned, about 20 minutes. Using long grilling tongs, turn the ribs over. Cover and continue to cook until the bones wiggle easily when twisted with the tongs, about 1 1/2 hours, turning the racks over every 20 minutes or so. Meanwhile, remove the dipping sauce from the refrigerator and let it to come to room temperature. When the ribs are done, remove them from the grill to a cutting board, cover with heavy-duty aluminum foil and leave them to rest for 10 minutes. With a large, sharp knife, cut the ribs between the bones. Arrange them on the platter and serve, passing the dipping sauce alongside.

(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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