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–Photos by Chris Lundy Clockwise from left, The Commerford and Sons Petting Zoo had a gallery of different animals. A chainsaw carver made these statues. Cory Hess, 10, and Jon Hess, 6, both of Bayville, ride a camel at the Ocean County Fair. Hayden, 6, pets ducklings raised by Jess and Emily from Wise Quackers in Lanoka Harbor. There were a number of high flying (and low spinning) rides this year.

By Chris Lundy Fair manager Jeff Adams said BERKELEY – Despite a patch that the weather didn’t keep of rough weather, the Ocean people home entirely, it just County Fair fi nished strongly, changed what day they came. organizers said, as the sun came Wednesday and Thursday had out on the weekend – the fair’s threatening thunderstorms and (Fair - See Page 4) most important days.

PLANNER: SOUTH SEASIDE PARK PART OF BERKELEY’S CHARACTER

By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – During a de-annexation hearing, the township planner said that South Seaside Park is part of the tapestry of Berkeley Township, and that its uniqueness doesn’t mean that it should be separate from the rest of the town.

The Planning Board has been the site of a number of hearings over whether South Seaside Park should leave Berkeley Township, and presumably join the borough of Seaside Park.

Seaside Park was once part of Berkeley as well, until it became (Planner - See Page 5)

–Photo by Chris Lundy Smaller beach houses mix with much taller, thin homes in the South Seaside Park section of town.

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By Chris Lundy LACEY – When an unknown person flew a Trump flag over a park instead of an American flag, a Marine vet stepped in and replaced that flag with the Stars and Stripes. In turn, the Township Committee gave him a flag in thanks.

The governing body welcomed Joe McCusker to their most recent Township Committee meeting to thank him for his devotion to the flag.

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Continued From Page 1 While presenting the flag, Mayor Peter Curatolo explained how McCusker saw the flag on social media and acted on it.

“He took personal exception to this” because of his military experience and love of country, he said. The all-Republican committee did not get involved in the politics of the situation, but wanted to commend someone for their patriotism.

McCusker, a Lance Corporal in the Marine Corps, said that he saw a “Trump Make America Great Again” flag flying instead of the American flag on a pole over William Hebrew Park, he knew he couldn’t let it stand like that. On June 18, he went and took down the flag himself and put up a proper American flag.

As a soldier, he’s taught to respect the chain of command. And at the top of that chain is the president. The commander-in-chief. But there’s one thing that’s above that.

“As a vet, nothing comes before this,” he said, pointing to his flag, “regardless of who you support.”

–Photo by Chris Lundy Joe McCusker receives a new American flag from Lacey Mayor Peter Curatolo.

McCusker, who grew up in Lacey, lives in Barnegat now. While people feel very strongly one way or the other over Trump, he said the feedback he’s personally received has been positive.

There was no flag on the pole before the Trump one, township business administrator Veronica Laureigh later explained.

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–Photos courtesy Joe McCusker (Left) Joe McCusker begins to take down the Trump flag in William Hebrew Park.

(Right) The American flag, after Joe McCusker put it up.

Fair:

Continued From Page 1 a heat advisory. Friday had rain for most of the day. That pushed everyone over to Saturday and Sunday.

Although actual head counts weren’t available, he said the attendance was well into the thousands on the weekend.

As usual, animal attractions made up a great deal of the entertainment. There were pig races, trained dogs showing off their skills, and horsemanship shows. A petting zoo featured some animals not often seen in Berkeley Township, such as camels, an elephant, and a kangaroo. The 4-H kids showed off the barnyard and home-raised animals they had nurtured.

The 4-H display, still a large portion of the festivities, also displayed projects the kids worked on throughout the year. There were works of art, reports on environmental causes, and even a hamster obstacle course.

A chainsaw carver left behind some work for sale. A local tree removal company would supply him with the logs. Sometimes, it is something unusual, like a blue cedar.

Kids had the opportunity to race remote control cars. Then, they could see the real thing, with some off-road vehicles.

As usual, the interior of the fair was full of tents set up with people selling things like caricatures, t-shirts, arts and crafts. There were also home improvement companies and government offices.

Some rides rose up into the air, overhead of the tents. Some were firmly on the ground, for smaller children to go around a track.

There were playhouses for different ability levels or theme: Spongebob to Disney to horror movies.

Mixed in around the rides were a majority of the food vendors. Fair mainstays dominated the choices, including kettle corn, lemonade, cotton candy and deep fried anything.

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Planner:

Continued From Page 1 its own municipality more than 100 years ago.

Previous hearings have debated more concrete, measurable qualities, like the number of recreation programs Berkeley runs on the barrier island. This hearing was more about whether South Seaside Park feels like the rest of Berkeley, and if the residents of the shore feel a connection with the mainland.

Township planner Stanley Slatechka, an employee of T&M Associates, gave a presentation about how the character of South Seaside Park is different from some of mainland Berkeley, but not so much that it should leave.

“Berkeley is made up of a mosaic of different kinds of communities,” Slatechka said.

There are other shore areas, such as Good Luck Point. There are inland suburbs, like Pinewald. There are other areas that are not connected to Berkeley, such as Manitou Park, which is near South Toms River.

Some of these areas are identified by location, some by ethnicity. In fact, South Seaside Park was once nicknamed “Little Italy,” based on the character of the area, he said.

When it comes to geography, the fact that South Seaside Park is separated by many miles and the Barnegat Bay should not be a deciding factor in the area being separate from the rest of the township, he said. Toms River and Brick both have neighborhoods on the barrier island. He also named a few other municipalities throughout the state that have similar situations.

“Discontinuity is not unique in New Jersey,” he said.

“Areas that have cultural differences are stronger,” he said. Too much homogeneity is bad. “It’s relatively esoteric but it’s an important part of planning.”

Even Bayville is split into sections. “They are all parts of the fabric of Berkeley Township. Not one of them is any more important than the others.”

The Planning Board has created neighborhood plans for each area, he said.

Slatechka also named a few New Jersey municipalities that have different neighborhoods, based on a variety of factors, such

The Berkeley Times, July 22, 2017, Page 5 as ethnicity, culture, and socioeconomic status. However, Berkeley defines itself as an amalgam of all of these areas.

“Neighborhood identity should therefore not be the basis for de-annexation because lots of towns have various portions,” he said.

He outlined three statutory requirements for de-annexation. The petitioners (South Seaside Park) have to show that Berkeley’s refusal to let them leave is arbitrary. Secondly, they must show that refusing to let them leave causes them some kind of harm, economically or otherwise. Thirdly, they have to show that by leaving, they won’t cause substantial harm to the rest of Berkeley Township.

Mainland Berkeley residents have stated for years that losing the shore ratables of South Seaside Park would raise their taxes.

However, the exact amount has been argued.

Meanwhile, South Seaside Park residents have said they pay a disproportionately high amount of taxes for the services they receive.

Slatechka also did some number crunching, citing the 2010 census and the 2015 American Community Survey.

South Seaside Park has 2 percent of the total Berkeley residents. They are among the most educated in town, with 42.3 percent having a college degree or greater.

The median income is $52,639, compared to the average for the township, which is $43,942. The county’s average is $61,000. It has a very unusual 0 percent unemployment rate, compared to 11.5 percent, which is the town’s average.

The loss of South Seaside Park would result in the loss of 2 percent of Berkeley’s population, made up of well-educated and well-employed individuals, he said. It would also make Berkeley lose 6.9 percent of its housing stock.

He compared South Seaside Park to the New York metropolitan area. It’s a great location, with nearby amenities, but it costs more to live there, and the homes are smaller.

“There is no other place in Berkeley Township where you can live that close to the ocean,” he said.

The hearing was one of many that have been heard and will continue to be heard at the Planning Board. Less than 20 people attended this meeting.

OCC Foundation To Host 16th Annual Golf Outing

JACKSON – The Ocean County College Foundation invites you to tee off at its 16th Annual Golf Outing at Pine Barrens Golf Club on Tuesday, October 10 featuring “Beat the Pro” and “Putting” contests. The event will be held rain or shine.

The entry fee is $325 per player. Your contribution includes brunch at 9:30 a.m., use of the driving range from 9:30 to 11 a.m. before a shotgun start at 11 a.m., along with green fees, golf cart and a golf gift. An Awards and Cocktail Reception will be at 4 p.m. in the clubhouse after the tournament.

Soft spikes and golf attire are required.

“In our first 15 years, we raised over $800,000 to support the students of Ocean County College and we have set our sights on a goal of $50,000 for this year,” explained

Michael B. York, Golf Outing Chair, OCC Foundation. “By providing students with excellent educational opportunities, it opens a new world of possibilities and paves the way for their future success.”

Individuals and businesses may lend support by becoming a sponsor. All sponsors receive recognition in the reception program; in addition, depending on level of sponsorship, this may also include sponsor name prominently displayed at the Golf Outing, entry fees for a foursome or twosome, tee sponsor, Mulligans and tickets to the 2018 Scholarship Celebration. Please call for details.

Registration Deadline is September 8. To register as a player or sponsor, call the OCC Foundation at 732-255-0492.

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Congressman MacArthur Introduces Legislation To Help Sandy Victims From The Desk Of

Congressman Tom MacArthur NEW JERSEY – Congressman Tom MacArthur

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cently introduced the Disaster Assistance Fairness and Accountability Act of 2017. This bill sets a statute of limitations of three years for disaster recoupment preventing FEMA from trying to “recoup” money from innocent taxpayers.

“Since I first came to Congress, fighting for natural disaster victims, who have been

treated unfairly by FEMA, has always been a top priority of mine,” said Congressman MacArthur. “This bipartisan bill will bring common sense reform to FEMA by protecting victims from recoupment years after their claims have been received. As South Jersey continues to recover from Superstorm Sandy, Jersey

Shore families shouldn’t have to pay for FEMA’s mistakes.”

“Victims of disasters like Sandy use whatever assistance they receive to rebuild their homes and put their lives back together, and it’s not fair for FEMA to try and claw back that money years later because they think they noticed a mistake,” said Con-

gresswoman Rice. “While we keep working to waive all debts for homeowners who may have been overpaid through no fault of their own, this bipartisan legislation will impose a three-year statute of limitations on attempts to recoup funds from individuals, as is already the case for states and municipalities.”

New Hangar On The Horizon For Ocean County Airport

BERKELEY – With the steel framework substantially completed, a new eight-unit t-hangar building at the Ocean County Airport should be ready to house planes by late summer.

“This new t-hangar will be of no cost to the county and will answer a growing need at this facility,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari, who serves as liaison to the airport located at the Robert J. Miller Airpark, off Route 530. “It will help us reduce the current waiting list allowing more pilots to store their planes at the airport.”

Vicari noted the new hangar is expected to be com-

pleted in late August and following the final inspection will be ready to house planes.

“This is just a part of ongoing upgrades to the facility,” Vicari said.

In addition, improvements to the main runway’s lighting system recently were completed.

“The lighting improvements for the main runway will improve safety for pilots coming into and leaving the airport,” Vicari said.

“Whether it’s for public safety or to help our economic efforts, the Ocean County Airport is an important facility providing an integral service in Ocean County.”

Vicari noted the new runway lighting system replaced a system that was more than 20 years old and had been scheduled for replacement.

“We applied for federal funding for 90 percent of the cost of the replacement project and for state funding for five percent of the total cost,” Vicari said.

The project cost was about $810,000 and the design work, funded also by federal and state grants was completed earlier this month.

The project included the installation of high intensity runway/threshold edge lights and high intensity flush mounted runway edge

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“This airpark is an important element of the county’s transportation program,” said Vicari. “It’s essential the facilities be kept current and at up-to-date standards.”

Ocean Aircraft Storage, a partner with the county’s fixed based operator, Ocean Aire, is expected to operate the new t-hangar which will consist of a eight unit building located adjacent to the existing t-hangar buildings.

“The county developed a land lease with Ocean Aircraft Storage that will allow for the construction of the new t-hangar building,” Vicari said. “Ocean Aircraft Storage is constructing the t-hangar building at its own cost and expense.”

A lease agreement for the t-hangar construction has been signed with Ocean Aircraft Storage. Under the

agreement, the lease will be for a 10-year term with an option of two additional 10-year terms. In addition, the County will receive annually 15 percent of the gross revenue or $5,000, whichever is higher.

“We are working in partnership with the fixed base operator to minimize any cost to the County,” Vicari said. “Ocean Aircraft Storage is paying for the construction and we will derive a revenue as a result of this new building.”

The County has four t-hangar buildings consisting of 36 individual units currently located at the airport.

Vicari added the new hangar is consistent with the Airport Capital Improvement Program and the Pinelands Memorandum of Agreement.

“These hangars are important to the airport,” Vicari

said. “Many visitors to the County own second homes here and are looking for a place to keep their private planes.

“This helps with our tourism efforts,” Vicari said.

Vicari added the airport, located on 420 acres in Berkeley Township about five miles west of Toms River, provides a central location for a host of public safety services.

The precision approach facility features a 6,000foot runway, a crosswind runway, and accommodates various aircraft, including private airplanes, small corporate jets, the state Forest Fire Service planes, the Civil Air Patrol and Emergency Services aircraft.

Since 1990, Ocean County has received more than $23 million in federal and state funding for airport improvements.

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Adult Programs: August 2, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Artist Reception.

Stop by the meeting room to celebrate the work of local artist Barbara Kraemer. Light refreshments will be provided.

August 9, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Elvis Unplugged.

Join us for a one hour musical lecture focusing on Elvis’s music of the 1960’s, memories from his life, the historical moments that shaped our world, and how those events had an impact on the music of the day.

August 18, 1 p.m., Senior Movie Matinée: Hacksaw Ridge. A conscientious objector serves in WWII as a medic, refusing to take a life or carry a gun. He is eventually awarded the Medal of Honor for saving 75 soldiers in battle. Please note: depicts graphic battles and violence. (R) 138 min.

Children’s Programs: August 3, 10:30 a.m., OCL Puppet Show Players Present: 5-Minute Star Wars Stories.

Are you ready for this summer’s blockbuster hit? The OCL Puppet Show Players will be performing a puppet show based on the original Star Wars trilogy. Get ready for non-stop action,

valiant heroes, courageous heroines, dastardly villains and dutiful droids. May the Force be with you! Best for ages 3 and up.

August 3, 6:30 p.m., Alex and the Kaleidoscope: Live in Concert. An uplifting, feelgood concert that will leave audiences more connected to themselves, each other and the world around them. Family program.

August 4, 2:30 p.m., Zoom Balloons. Balloon art, games, magic and dancing. A family program for ages 4 and up.

August 8, 6:30 p.m., Eyes of the Wild. Come see live animals. Ages 5 and up with adult.

August 10, 7 p.m., Juggling with Jared.

Whether you want to learn how to juggle or are already a beginner or a pro, come join Jared and friends for some great juggling fun. Ages 8 and up.

Teen/Tween Programs: August 10, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Smoothies for Teens. Come and make smoothies at the library.

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August 21, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Kids Cook.

Come learn how to make a tasty treat. Ages 8 – 12. Space is limited, so please register.

August 25, 2 – 4 p.m., Little Guy CGI: Introduction to Blender. Teens will be introduced to the Blender interface and shown some examples of Blender-produced work before exploring the interface. Grades 7 – 12. Limited space available.

Faux-Chella Music Festival

SEASIDE HEIGHTS – The CFC Loud N’ Clear Foundation presents a Faux-Chella Music Festival fundraiser on September 16 at Grant Avenue. $25 tickets are available at faux-chella.com or for $35 at the gate.

Performances include: Echoes as Pink Floyd; Tusk as Fleetwood Mac; Hotel California as The Eagles; The Weeklings as The Beatles; and Glimmer Twins as Rolling Stones

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Holiday City South Women’s Club Trip Schedule

BERKELEY – Holiday City South Women’s Club will take the following trips this year: August 16: Lunch and dance cruise around New York Harbor on the Cornucopia. Includes bus trip, buffet lunch, and music for listening and dancing for $77 per person.

September 27: Hunterdon Hills Playhouse presents Neil Simon’s “Come Blow Your Horn.”

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Golfers Needed For Ocean Of Love Fundraiser

JACKSON – Ocean of Love is hosting its 8th Annual Karl Nelson Golf Tournament at the Pine Barren Golf Club, 540 South Hope Chapel Road, on August 7.

Check-in and breakfast will be at 9:45 a.m. with a shotgun start at 11 a.m. in scramble format. The day will include on course refreshments, cocktail hour, banquet dinner, silent and live auctions and a 50/50 raffle.

Cost is $350 per golfer or $1,500 for a foursome and tee sign. All golfers will be put into foursomes to play a full round of golf with celebrity athletes, including Karl Nelson, Dan Grimaldi, Bruce

Harper, Paul Mirabella, Derek Murphy and more.

Proceeds will benefit families with children battling cancer. Visit oceanoflove.org for more details, or email info@oceanoflove.org.

Ocean of Love is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization that helps families in Ocean County with children who have been diagnosed with cancer. It has provided assistance both financially and emotionally to nearly 500 families through continued support from generous contributors. Any family who has passed through its doors, no matter how long ago or how short of a timeframe, is considered an Ocean of Love family.

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“Soulsational” Summer Event Coming To Veterans Park

BAYVILLE – For the 7th consecutive year, music & wellness will be blissfully joined together at the Soulsational Festival to take place at Veterans Park in Bayville on July 29 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The festival is a free community event featuring live music, local health and wellness businesses and practitioners, giveaways, a silent auction and lots of opportunities to give back and unite the Jersey Shore community. It is being sponsored and organized by Alternative Health Solutions of NJ and MichelleALeonard.com. This year is sponsored by Berkeley Township Recreation, The Zen Den, Shore Pointe Chiropractic, Weather NJ and Glen Kelly Real Estate.

The Soulsational Music & Wellness Festival was created to honor, share and explore the many healing modalities, practitioners, organizations and businesses devoted to health and wellness right here on the Jersey Shore.

Its goal is to increase awareness of the many different green, holistic, organic and healthy options within our community, support the local economy and offer a unique interactive family experience for all those in attendance.

Together we hope to motivate and inspire our community to find what brings them health and greater happiness while creating lifelong memories.

The festival is expected to reach an audience of over 5,000 people with continuous stage entertainment, including great local original New Jersey musicians, numerous free group classes, a kid’s village, an art gallery, poets’ corner and live demonstrations. The day will also be packed with a full schedule of free events for the entire family of all ages, with over 150 vendors and food trucks. Some featured vendors this year include businesses such as LAWKI, Anchorage Spine & Physical Therapy, The Vitamin Shoppe, Hannah Mary, Rock Steady

Boxing at Apache Crossfit, Keep Me Safe Organics, The Max Challenge of Berkeley Township, Ocean Organics, and more. The event will be rounded off with interactive exhibits, healthy food options and organic beer, and with numerous planned activities – there is something for everyone!

Live music featured on the Main Stage includes Quincy Mumford, Woodfish, Slim Chance & The Gamblers, Eryn & The Whiskey Devils, Julian Fulton and the Zombie Gospel, Pepperwine and more.

Live music featured on the Pavilion Stage includes Keith Egan, Atlas Bloom, Honey Spot Blvd, Joshua Van Ness, Dave Mooney and The Williamsboy.

There are still some opportunities available for businesses to be a part of the festival, including: sponsorship, exhibitor spaces, crafters, a place for one-on-one work and group practices. It’s all about “Locals Loving Locals” and motivating and inspiring health, hope, happiness and harmony.

Soulsational Music and Wellness Festival will directly support the education and awareness of living an optimal wellness lifestyle, healthier living options and spreading the Live Positive Today Movement. This is a volunteer run event and we charge no admission fees.

Donations from this event will be donated to local Ocean and Monmouth County charities and collected pantry food will be given to local organizations in need. We are also asking for diapers, school supplies and new toys for the holidays. All donations will remain local with chosen charities in our area. Any donations collected for Soulsational go directly to help produce the event, including paying for musicians.

For more information, contact Michelle Leonard at michelleleonarddirector@gmail.com or 732-664-9348 or visit soulsational.info.

VFW Post 9503 Monthly Breakfast

BAYVILLE – The VFW Post 9503, located at 383 Veterans Blvd., will host its monthly “all you can eat” breakfast on Sunday, July 30 from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. This month’s special is blueberry pancakes with eggs or omelets to order, sausage/hash, toast/biscuits, tomato/

orange juices, breakfast potatoes and coffee/ tea. Price for adults is $8 and kids under 12 years old are $4. Active military eat for free.

Orders to go (for pick up only) at the Post can call 732-269-2265. The Memorial Wall will be open to all visitors.

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Ocean Gate EMS Annual Cardboard Boat Race

OCEAN GATE – The Ocean Gate EMS Annual Cardboard Boat Race will be on August 12 at the Wildwood Ave. Pier from 12 to 2 p.m.

The challenge will be to design, construct and race a boat made of cardboard around a marked course. We know what you’re thinking – but a cardboard boat really can float if you construct it wisely! Teams must have a minimum of one and maximum of four sailors. There will be a Spirit Award, Titanic Award, Fastest Finish Award and Judges’ Award. Race teams will be in four divisions: Community/Corporate; Elementary & Middle School-Aged Youth; High School-Aged Youth; and Family.

The Cardboard Boat Challenge and Ocean Gate Day is a great opportunity for youth groups, scouts, civic clubs, families and businesses to have fun together while enjoying a beautiful day on the bay. Teams construct their boats out of corrugated cardboard in advance and race around the designated course. The Regatta is open to participation from businesses, schools, youth groups, groups of friends and non-profit organizations desiring to build

a boat and participate. This is a wonderful team-building experience giving people an opportunity to work together toward a common goal and have a lot of fun doing it.

How To Register You can submit your registration by mail before the date of the races by visiting Borough Hall and picking up a registration form, completing the information requested and mailing it to the address on the form with your check.

Please submit your mailed registration form at least 10 days before the event to allow for delivery and processing.

You can also register in person on the date of the event beginning at 9 a.m. at the registration desk at the race site. Registration is $10 per boat if received by July 29 and $20 per boat on day of the race. For more information, contact Jack Trovato at 732-558-1610. Even if you don’t participate in the boat challenge, come watch the boat race and cheer on your favorite team!

For a full list of rules and regulations, visit oceangateems.org/boatrace.html.

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ISLAND HEIGHTS – Save the date every Monday for Island Heights’ brand new Farmers’ Market at the Wanamaker Complex overlooking the beautiful Barnegat Bay from 2 to 7 p.m.

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Ocean, Monmouth All-Stars Face Off

By Chris Christopher WEST LONG BRANCH – Chase Stephensen, clutching an award, was surrounded by family and friends.

The recent Lacey Township High School graduate received hugs, handshakes and kisses at midfield after being named the Defensive Most Valuable Player of the game for the Ocean County All-Stars after their 17-8 loss to the Monmouth County All-Stars in the 40th annual All-Shore Gridiron Classic at Shore Regional.

“The award means I hopefully will have a lot of success when I play in college,” said Stephensen, who will play for Kutztown University. “The rest of the defense helped me a lot. My coaches put me in the right spots.

The biggest things were to play in my last high school game in front of my family and friends, put on big hits and do my job.”

Stephensen played strong safety for Ocean.

“I had to cover the other team’s tight end,” he said.

With 3:14 left in the first half, Stephensen recovered a fumble at the Ocean 1-yard line.

“Nick Page (of Toms River South) knocked the ball loose and it was on the ground,” Stephensen said. “I saw it on the ground. A couple of guys dove for the ball and I pounced on it.”

Stephensen pounced on his chance to play for Kutztown.

“I talked to a couple of guys and they enjoyed it there,” he said. “They won their conference last year. When I visited the school, it felt like home to me. I went to a couple of camps there

and I felt it was what college should feel like.”

Stephensen, a 6-foot, 215-pounder, played three years of varsity ball for the Lions under coach Lou Vircillo.

“It’s definitely sad to wear the Lacey helmet for the last time,” he said. “I have played football in Lacey since the age of seven, beginning in Pop Warner. I am excited for what’s ahead – college football. It was a privilege for me to play for Lacey and to play in this game.”

Ocean coach L.J. Clark, the Lakewood Piners’ mentor, said he enjoyed working with Stephensen, recruited as a hybrid linebacker-safety.

“He’s tough,” Clark said. “He brings it in every game. I saw him play in (Shore Conference) Class B South during the regular season last fall and he brings his hard hat to work. It was a pleasure to coach him this week. He’s a great kid. He’s a super competitor.”

Adi Palmer, who starred for Lakewood, was named Ocean’s Offensive Most Valuable Player after catching five passes for 55 yards. Marlboro running back Cameron Caorsi was honored as Monmouth’s Offensive Most Valuable Player after rushing for a Classic single-game record 179 yards and one touchdown on 26 carries, turning the artificial surface of Robert E. Feeney Field into a greyhound track. Caorsi will attend Brookdale Community College, which does not have a football team.

Keyport player Zach Frick was named Monmouth’s Defensive Most Valuable Player.

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Schulman pushed the lead to 10-0 with a 29-yard field goal with 8:59 to go in the first half. Caorsi made it 16-0 with 10:44 left in the third quarter, scoring on a 3-yard touchdown run; Schulman’s PAT put Monmouth up 17-0.

Ocean sliced its deficit to 17-6 with 4:12 to go in the game when Anthony Costanza of Brick Township tossed a 12-yard touchdown pass to Hayden Frey of Point Pleasant Boro. Costanza connected on a pass to Central Regional’s Mike Bickford for the two-point conversion, producing the final score.

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Monmouth, which leads the series 21-18-1, snapped Ocean’s three-game winning streak.

Former Brick Township assistant coach Bob Spada and ex-Matawan mentor Butch Britton were inducted into the Shore Coaches Football Foundation Hall of Fame during a halftime ceremony. Spada was a part of 18 Brick championships. The SCFC presented the game.

The game’s public address announcer was Tommy Farrell, a former Monsignor Donovan (now Donovan Catholic) player.

“I can’t believe it’s been four years since I played in the same game and served as a captain for Ocean County,” the former Griffin

said on his Facebook page.

Farrell’s father, Tom, is the superintendent of the Shore Regional High School District. He played and coached football for the Griffins.

He coached football at New Egypt where he served as principal before becoming a Shore administrator. Young Farrell played football for the Griffins.

Carol Frank Brown and her husband, Donovan Brown, hosted a fettuccine dinner at their Brick home during the several days of practice prior to the game. It was for Brick players and their Ocean County teammates.

“It was so much fun to see them together as friends and not as foes!” Frank Brown said on her Facebook page. “Lots of laughs!! Go Ocean!!!”

Ocean assistant coach Len Zdanowicz Jr., the Brick Green Dragons’ mentor, participated in his sixth Classic with six of his players.

Zdanowicz Jr. played center for Ocean, representing the Green Dragons in 1990.

“I look back on the numerous friendships that I made with my ‘sworn enemies’ from neighboring towns and feel so grateful for the opportunity given to me by my coaches,” he said. “Thank you coach Wolf (Warren Wolf, then Brick’s head coach), Jim Calabro and Kevin Campbell (Brick assistant coaches).”

SCORING SUMMARY Monmouth: Reed 5 pass from DeGennaro (Schulman kick) Monmouth: Schulman 29 field goal Monmouth: Caorsi 3 run (Schulmann kick) Ocean: Frey 12 pass from Costanza (Bickford from Costanza)

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OCREA Is Growing

OCEAN COUNTY – All New Jersey public school employees are welcome to join OCREA’s ever increasing membership, currently standing at about 1,300. Ocean County Retired Educators Association, founded in 1959 and affiliated with NJEA, provides retired educators with information via a newsletter and meetings. The four annual luncheons offer members an enjoyable chance to socialize as well as gather information on issues of importance to them. OCREA trips range from multi-week excursions to day trips. They not only enhance members’ knowledge but also offer a pleasant change of pace. Remaining trips this year include: Cape Cod & Nantucket, Culinary Institute of America and a boat ride on the Hudson River, the American Music Theatre & Longwood Gardens, Brooklyn Botanic Gardens & Museum and Canadian Rockies.

The Association works to better its members’ lives and also the lives of others by its charitable functions. Each year, OCREA provides help to others by awarding three scholarships, several major donations to local charities, four food collections and other community actions.

If you are a retired NJ public school employee, you are eligible for membership in OCREA as part of a unified membership with NJREA and NEA Retired. To join, visit njea.org/njrea and download the membership application. If you have association questions, contact Martin Lang at langbi2@comcast.net or call 609 207-0038.

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I Bet I Can Make You Yawn

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Last week I forced myself to stay up two nights in a row to work. I certainly had work to do, but I also wanted to evaluate my brain function after sleep deprivation.

The following morning, I was yawning quite a bit while sharing the story with Sam. He jokingly snapped, “Hey, stop that! You’re making me yawn!”

I thought that was hilarious and kept my eye on him for several minutes, and sure enough, when I yawned, he yawned. Yawns are known to be “contagious,” especially if you are emotionally connected with one another. Did I get you to yawn just yet?

Saying the word out loud or reading “yawn” triggers a yawn. They’re usually satisfying in nature, and if they’re not, it is thought to be your subconscious inability to let go. One yawn lasts about 6 seconds and during that time, your heart probably beats faster.

A yawn does not really happen just because you’re bored or tired. I mean it could, but it doesn’t have to. For decades, doctors said it was your brain’s attempt to pull more oxygen in for the tissues. Research on animals published in The International Journal of Applied Basic Medical Research in June 2017 points to yawning as a way to drain lymph from around the brain. That’s interesting because we are only now realizing the brain actually has a lymphatic system.

We, meaning humans, yawn in the womb, and yes, it’s boring in there for sure, but around 11 to 20 weeks post-conception, it can be seen on ultrasound. Another interesting fact about yawning is that medica-

tions can cause it. For example, one of the biggest offenders is the category of antidepressants, especially the SSRIs and SNRIs like Prozac and Cymbalta, respectively.

Benzodiazepines (clonazepam, alprazolam) and opiate analgesics (hydrocodone, oxycodone, morphine) will often trigger yawning attacks – it’s a well-documented side effect during normal treatment. It’s more apt to happen during ‘interdose withdrawal’ (the hours in-between your scheduled doses of the day), or more likely when you quit taking these drugs, which requires a long tapering process.

Yawning attacks induced from antidepressants, benzos and opiates are almost always annoying and uncomfortable.

Anesthetics used to sedate you before surgery can cause yawning. And a big yawn-inducing category are the dopaminergic used in Parkinson’s such as L-dopa or Levodopa (Sinemet contains that) or Apokyn (Apomorphine).

Did you know that the complete disappearance of yawns could indicate damage to your hypothalamus? It’s specifically damage to the dopaminergic (dopamine-producing) neurons. This is why Parkinson’s patients yawn less frequently.

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Some researchers think you yawn more if you are depressed. I’m not really convinced of that. Confirming this is difficult because depressed folks often have insomnia, so they are going to naturally be more fatigued during the day, and probably yawn more too.

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By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – A shell from a 21gun salute fired at a funeral for a local soldier whose remains were recently identified was donated to the county historical society.

First Class Machinist’s Mate Earl R. Melton, Lakewood, was serving on the USS Oklahoma, when it was sank during

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He was 24.

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Jersey Native Turns Movie Maker

By Sara Grillo HOWELL – From Jersey to L.A. and back again, Kevin Interdonato is a local movie star about to release his newest hit, which he stars in alongside Hollywood veteran Tom Sizemore, former boxing champion Ray “Boom-Boom” Mancini and Brian O’Halloran of Clerks fame.

Interdonato said he always knew he wanted to act.

“Growing up in Howell I always wanted to be an actor, I just wasn’t ready yet. I had to get a lot out of my system.”

That meant growing up working in the family construction business, which his dad still runs, joining the Army National Guard his senior year at Howell High School and taking a couple semesters at Brookdale Community College. He started to study acting when he was 20, but had to hit the brakes in 2004 when he was called to a year-long tour of duty in Iraq. He served in a unit nicknamed “The Sadr City Dogs,” named for Sadr City, the worst ghetto of Baghdad, where he saw heavy combat.

After returning home safely, he said he wasn’t sure he still wanted to act.

“It took some time, but I found my stride again, and eventually found my way back into the film business,” he said.

Aside from many independent films, he also appeared in shows such as The Sopranos, Law & Order, CSI: NY and How To Get Away With Murder. After that, Interdonato said he had to make a choice and decided set out for Los Angeles in 2010 to continue acting and also start writing and producing, among what he described as an endless sea of other actors.

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It’s like people come from all over the world to go to L.A. to succeed,” he said.

Ironically, his latest film Bad Frank, which he starred in, co-wrote and produced, was filmed in New Jersey near Morristown. The film tells the story of Frank Pierce, who at first seems to lead a calm and normal life.

But when past memories come to the surface and something very valuable to him is taken, he is faced with the urge to be violent once again.

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Interdonato has another film, Dirty Dead Con Men, coming out this fall, which he also wrote and produced, alongside his wife. He’s also recently been cast in the film Asbury Park, which is being filmed this fall in – you guessed it – Asbury Park. As for any writing projects? He’s working on Brusco, which he hopes to be shooting next year in Howell and the surrounding area.

“I’m attracted to the work more than any specific genre,” he said, adding that he tends to get pegged for more “edgier” roles than anything else.

“For the most part, this business is based on how you look.”

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Stockton University To Host Ability Fair

GALLOWAY – Danny, a therapy horse, will join two Stockton University employees and an Atlantic City police officer at the third free Ability Fair presented by Stockton and the Bacharach Institute for Rehabilitation from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 26 in the Stockton University Campus Center, located at 101 Vera King Farris Drive in Galloway Township.

Speakers include Associate Professor of Hospitality and Tourism Management Studies William Quain, Stockton University Alumna Jacquelynn Cowles and Atlantic City Patrolman Mike Braxton.

Each of these individuals has had personal experience with physical challenges.

Quain, who has low vision, is a well-respected professor at Stockton University.

He will speak at 10:45 a.m.

Cowles was born with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), a genetic disease that affects the part of the nervous system that controls voluntary muscle movement. She graduated from Stockton University in 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies and is currently a lifestyle blogger.

She will speak at 12:45 p.m.

Braxton, who lost his lower leg in a motorcycle accident, is a para-athlete and member of the Atlantic City Police Department.

The fair will also feature more than 60 vendors in adult and pediatric medicine who will share the latest technologies and services designed to assist children and adults with physical challenges in leading more fulfilling lives.

Vendors will answer questions and provide live demonstrations on some of their top products, including power wheelchairs, ramps, home remodeling, accessible cars and assistive devices.

Sponsors include South Jersey Gas, Atlantic Medical Imaging Foundation, Brunswick Mobility and Purdy Automotive Group.

New to the event will be Cigna’s Health Improvement Tour. The group is touring the country in a 30-foot trailer and will stop at the fair to conduct health assessments.

Hearing screens will be available by Bacharach Doctors of Audiology. Learn how the InMotion Arm Robot from Bionik is used for rehabilitation therapies.

Several pediatric vendors will attend including Bayada Pediatrics, Faces4Autism and Weisman Rehab. R82Convaid specializes in wheelchairs for children and will have several on display. Check out the latest communication devices from Tobii Dynavox and GPS tracking devices from KidsConnect.

Danny, a therapy horse from Hearts Therapeutic Riding Center, will welcome everyone on the Campus Center lawn.

The Ability Fair is free, open to the public and scooter, walker and wheelchair accessible. Free transportation is available through Uber. For Uber code information, contact Jamie Hoagland at Bacharach at 609 7485250. Visit AbilityFair.com to learn more and to register.

To learn more about Stockton University, visit Stockton.edu.

American Heart Association Seeks Nominations For Shoreline Heart Walk Lifestyle Change Awards

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NEW JERSEY – All across Monmouth and Ocean Counties, individuals, families and groups are deciding to live Healthy For GoodTM by making changes to their lifestyle. Starting an exercise program, reducing stress levels, incorporating better eating habits, quitting smoking and managing blood pressure and cholesterol are just a few examples of the many ways that people are getting healthy.

The American Heart Association is seeking nominations for the Shoreline Heart Walk Lifestyle Change Award, which is locally sponsored by New Jersey Natural Gas. The award recognizes people or groups who have made changes that have impacted their quality of life and improved their health. Nominations will be accepted through Friday, August 4 and winners will be recognized at the Shoreline Heart Walk on Sunday, October 1 at the Asbury Park Boardwalk.

Heart Walk, locally sponsored by Hackensack Meridian Health, Coral Harbor, Mid-Atlantic Surgical Associates, RWJ Barnabas Health and VNA Health Group, is part of the American Heart Association’s new Healthy For Good movement which encourages Americans to lead healthier lives by delivering science-based recom-

mendations, tools, tips and motivation to build healthier behaviors. Held in more than 305 communities throughout the U.S., the Heart Walk is designed to promote healthy lifestyles while raising funds to save lives from this country’s No. 1 and No. 5 killers – heart disease and stroke.

The Healthy For Good movement is based on four pillars: Eat Smart. Add Color. Move More. Be Well. According to the American Heart Association, less than 1 percent of Americans meet the association’s definition of ideal cardiovascular health, primarily due to poor diet. In the U.S., about two in three adults and one in three children are overweight or obese. Around 45 percent of adults are not sufficiently active to receive health benefits and about one in three adults participate in NO leisure time physical activity.

Nominations for the Lifestyle Change Award can be submitted by friends, co-workers or relatives or individuals can nominate themselves. Please note that in order to be considered, individuals must be non-smokers or smoke-free for a minimum of six months. Nomination forms are available at ShorelineHeartWalk.org or by calling the American Heart Association at 609-223-3711.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of July 22 - July 28

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Keep your finger off the trigger in the week ahead. You could be tempted to put too many irons in the fire or to take unnecessary risks. Focus instead on spending your money wisely and on things of lasting beauty.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): People are willing to forgive and forget in the week to come.

Use your time wisely and focus on making loved ones feel comfortable, cherished, and desirable.

Demonstrate your good taste when making key purchases.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Reiterate important commitments. In the upcoming week you may be thrown into contact with someone who seems to wear a halo or acts like an angel where you are concerned. You will have divine help when needed.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Touch your nose while you rub your tummy. Work on becoming better coordinated this week. The foot that seems to be caught in your mouth could be a sign that an apology to a significant someone will be needed.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Take pains to use powers of perception. Pushy people may want their way in the week ahead, but might lack the ability to explain their needs. To avoid confusion set up a powwow and you can discuss a comfortable compromise.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Defend and protect what you own and what you believe in. Unless you guard an important thing someone may take it away from you. In the week ahead enjoy having some extra spending money to use for lovely items.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Someone loves you a bushel and a peck. In the week to come you might find that you are more popular than usual.

You efforts could be appreciated in the workplace, so may find it easy to make progress with your career.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Learn something valuable from those who are older and wiser. Be careful not to create misunderstandings with family members or loved ones who are an integral part of your life. Be thrifty in the week to come.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Solve the puzzle. A maze doesn’t necessarily lead to a dead end, although you might hit a few walls. In the week ahead ask for assistance or advice from experienced people who have traveled the same route.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Ignorance is bliss. Think about this carefully as you stroll through the week with a heavenly smile on your face. Being on cloud nine does not guarantee that the promise made today will be kept tomorrow.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Everything has a price tag. This week you may be prodded by your conscience to show you are polite and return favors. A generous donation, reciprocal dinner date, or paying a commission can knock your budget on its ear.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You may think it is in vogue to be vague. In the week ahead you may be challenged to present your views in a straightforward manner. Control an urge to spend money rashly or to take unnecessary risks.

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Easy Does It: There’s No Sufferin’ Over This Simple Succotash Recipe

By Wolfgang Puck

Cooking with the seasons has become a big catchphrase these days. And it’s easy to understand why. When you plan meals around what’s freshest in the farmers’ market, you almost always ensure that the food you put on your table will have the best flavor and texture while also offering the most nutritional benefits - and all at the greatest savings.

Many people think of cooking with the seasons, though, as if those words also promise endless variety, as if each trip to the market will reveal wonderful new produce to bring fresh excitement to your meals. And, yes, often that does happen, as new items gradually come into season.

More often, however, in the midst of any given season, each new visit to the farmers’ market is just as likely to present you with the same ingredients over and over again. That can, of course, excite your imagination, encouraging you to look for new ways to cook the same ingredients. Just as often, however, it can make you wish for a perfect “go-to” recipe, something easy that you simply won’t grow tired of no matter how many times you prepare it.

That’s how I feel about succotash, the old-fashioned summertime vegetable mixture whose name comes from “boiled corn kernels” in the language of the Narragansett tribe, whose lands became part of Rhode Island. In colonial days, settlers began using that term to describe mixtures of cooked corn with other summer/early autumn vegetables. The dish’s popularity has endured to this day, despite any negative connotations from the often repeated, exasperated exclamation of Sylvester the Cat in the old Looney Tunes cartoons: “Sufferin’ succotash!”

Succotash is, in fact, a recipe not likely to cause you much suffering. It starts with fresh ears of corn, from which you cut the raw kernels off the cob with the help of a sharp knife and a slip-resistant cutting board. Then you saute the corn and combine it with equal-sized pieces of other summer vegetables such as zucchini and bell pepper, plus onion, garlic, celery, fresh herbs and spices.

It’s an incredible, simple dish to make, and one you and your family aren’t likely to tire of, especially since you can switch up the recipe with other vegetables such as lima beans or yellow summer squash, hot chiles and different herbs or spices.

Serve your succotash as a side for grilled or roasted food; or treat it as a sort of

chunky sauce, presenting the main dish on top of it. It’s even fun to toss the succotash with freshly cooked pasta for a vegetarian main dish. You may be surprised by how often you wind up cooking it - without a moment of sufferin’!

SUMMER VEGETABLE SUCCOTASH Serves 4 3 large ears white or yellow sweet corn, shucked, all corn silk removed 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch (6-mm) dice 2 celery stalks, darker green leafy ends trimmed, cut into 1/4-inch (6-mm) dice 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch (6-mm) dice 1 medium white onion, cut into 1/4-inch (6-mm) dice 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1/2 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves 1 bay leaf Juice of 1/2 lime Pinch cayenne Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley, for garnish First, cut the kernels from the shucked ears of corn: Steadying one end of an ear of corn on a slip-resistant cutting board, with the corn at an angle away from you, carefully use a sharp knife to cut off the kernels several rows at a time, cutting downward from the nearest end to the other, parallel to the cob. Transfer the kernels to a bowl. Repeat with the remaining ears of corn.

In a heavy cast-iron skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot enough to flow easily, add the corn kernels and saute them, stirring frequently, until they begin turning golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes.

Transfer the corn to a bowl and set aside.

Carefully wipe out the skillet with paper towels.

Return the skillet to the heat. Heat the remaining olive oil and, when it is hot, add the zucchini, celery, bell pepper, onion and garlic.

Saute, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are tender but not yet browned, about 10 minutes. Stir in the thyme, bay leaf, lime juice, cayenne, salt and black pepper to taste, and continue to cook for 3 minutes more. Stir in the reserved sauteed corn kernels and cook for another 3 minutes. Serve immediately, garnished with the parsley.

(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) © 2017 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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