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–Photo by Bob Vosseller The newly constructed St. Elisabeth Chapel located on 3rd Avenue in Ortley Beach. Trustees, past and present clergy, Toms River Township Mayor Thomas F. Kelaher and members of the church gather in front of the altar at the conclusion of a July 23 service which served as a dedication of the St. Elisabeth Chapel. (Inset) A new altar with stained glass windows is seen in the Chapel. October 29, 2012. The River Township, was age to homes and busiBy Bob Vosseller ORTLEY BEACH – chapel, located on the swept out to sea. nesses along the entire “Superstorm Sandy Jersey coastline, but St. Elisabeth’s Chapel- Third Avenue ocean (Chapel - See Page 9) by-the-Sea survived the front section of Toms did devastating damhorrific storm of 1962, which up to that point, was the worst storm to hit the northern barrier island. A half century By Chris Lundy seen his fair share. later it was not so lucky. TOMS RIVER – Toms River, Eric Harris retired from Toms The original chapBeachwood, and Berkeley are quiet, River police after 18 years serving el, the oldest church suburban communities. They are not in Toms River and Beachwood. In on the barrier island, the towns that people think about his relatively short tenure, he has built in 1885, was comwhen they think about dangerous been on a lot of tough calls. pletely destroyed by criminals. However, one officer has (Cop - See Page 4) Superstorm Sandy on
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How Will BlueClaws Sale Affect Fans?
By Chris Christopher LAKEWOOD – With the announcement that the Lakewood BlueClaws will be under new ownership, fans wondered how the purchase would change the experience. Shore Town Baseball, a newly formed group headed by minor league baseball veteran Art Matin, has reached an agreement to acquire the operating interest in the BlueClaws. The group includes local investors Bob Tamashunas and Bill Luby. Lakewood is the Philadelphia Phillies’ low Class A affiliate which competes in the South Atlantic League. The BlueClaws, who
began play in 2001 and came to Lakewood from Cape Fear, N.C., in January of 2000, had one previous ownership group, American Baseball Ventures. The public face of the ABV was Joseph Finley, whose organization owns the Trenton Thunder, the New York Yankees’ Double A farm team which plays in the Eastern League. “This opportunity with the BlueClaws is certainly very exciting for all of us,” Matin, 60, a Brooklyn, N.Y., resident said prior to the group’s first game as the team’s owners. “Our ownership group is made up of people who love the game of (Fans - See Page 7)
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By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The Township Council approved an ordinance that would cause landlords to lose their rental certificate of occupancy if their tenants committed crimes. The township attorney said this measure would give landlords the ability to remove bad tenants, but one l a n d l o r d a d vo c a t e
voiced concern that it could unintentionally hurt landlords. The ordinance creates a new article in the chapter of the township code that governs “Housing and Rental Property Standards.” The new language states that the rental certificate of occupancy may be revoked or suspended if one of the (Tenants - See Page 5)
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Cop: Continued From Page 1 Eric Harris started as a police officer in Beachwood in 2001. He was commended by the borough council in 2002 for his work stopping a bank robber by chasing the man into the woods. Another tough case happened in 2005, when he was 25 years old. In the early morning hours of April 26, a Mitsubishi Mirage had been reported stolen, and Harris located it. In fact, it was a teenager who had taken the vehicle without permission. The teenager, and his teenaged passenger, led him on a chase throughout the area. Eventually, though, the driver made the mistake of driving into the Sonata Bay development in Bayville, and wound up in a dead end where garbage containers are stored. Harris got out of his police vehicle and approached the car. That’s when the driver hit the gas and ran him down. He dragged him 70 feet, and only stopped because the car had been entangled in a fence. After rocking back and forth, on top of him, the car wouldn’t budge. The two teenagers inside fled on foot and were later caught by Berkeley Police. Harris had fired his pistol at one point in the altercation, but no one was injured. Two officers who were on duty came to his aid. One of them was his father, Sgt. Bruce Harris. The other was a family friend, Cpl. Mert Crosby of Pine Beach, who described himself as a second father to him. The two men lifted the car off of
Harris to pull him out. He received third degree deep tissue burns from being dragged. The injuries were so bad that there had been talk of amputation. Ultimately, he had to undergo surgery to graft and close the wounds to both of his arms. The driver, Lawrence Henninger Jr. of South Toms River, 16 at the time, was indicted on charges of attempted murder, three counts of aggravated assault, eluding, leaving the scene of an accident with injuries, resisting arrest, and unlawful taking of a motor vehicle. The 15-year-old passenger, known only as “C.C.’’ from Lacey Township, was charged with joy riding and obstruction of justice. The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office had worked to have the driver tried as an adult. At the time, the prosecutor was Thomas Kelaher, who is now the mayor of Toms River. “All they had to do was stop,’’ Kelaher said at the time, and the whole incident could have been avoided. He was later commended by the Beachwood Borough Council for his actions. His two saviors were also commended by their towns. In November of 2006, a year and a half after the other incident, his cruiser was struck by a drunk driver while performing his job. He had just responded to a hit and run. A South Toms River man was walking drunk in the southbound lane of Route 9 at 2:30 a.m., wearing dark clothing in the rain. A limousine driver saw him, and veered out of the way, as did the car behind him. The
third car did not. Fortunately, his injuries were not life-threatening. Harris responded to that incident. While blocking off Route 9, his cruiser was struck by a drunk driver. The driver’s Jeep pushed the cruiser more than 40 feet on wet roads. Also fortunately, he was only feeling soreness from the incident. In another publicized case, he was one of the officers who responded to a Walnut Street apartment complex after a man had fired off some rounds into the air in an altercation. In another case, his hand suffered a minor injury when he was one of the officers responding to a fight at the Office Lounge. Last year, he pulled over near a Jeep on Haines Road to tell the driver, Timothy Sauers, that he was parked illegally. When the driver gave him his identification, Harris returned to the vehicle to process it. With this, he learned that the driver was wanted on charges in a neighboring town. Two other officers arrived as back-up. What Harris didn’t know at the time was that the driver, while sitting in the Jeep, texted his ex-girlfriend that he was with a cop and that an encounter was about to take place, and that she’d see it on the news. He got out of his vehicle and pulled a gun. Harris yelled “gun,” dropped to the ground, and drew his weapon. The other two officers braced themselves behind a cruiser. The three of them fired on Sauer. Sauer was hit several times, but survived. He dove into the Toms River to escape. He was found and was brought to the hospital. He explained later that he was tired of his
life and wanted to end it. After investigating, it turned out that the gun was a pellet gun, but one that was made to look so real that it even had a slide and a pistol grip that qualified it as a handgun under state law. A recent investigation determined that the officers acted appropriately in firing their weapons. At a recent Township Council meeting, Harris was given a Valor Award for his actions. The other two officers who backed him up, Sgt. Timothy Sysol and Officer Lawrence DiFabio, were given the Class A Award. The meeting for his reward was also the meeting for his retirement. “He’ll always be a member of our family,” Police Chief Mitchell Little said at the council meeting. Harris took a moment to address the crowd as well. A line of officers snaked around one side and the back of the meeting room. “It’s been a rough road,” he said. It felt like a black cloud followed him everywhere he went, he joked somberly. “(Retirement) is probably one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do, and I’ve done a lot of hard things.” In Harris’ absence, the council appointed a new officer to keep the department at current levels. That officer is William Resetar. He comes from a line of similar jobs, including being a cadet in the Lanoka Harbor First Aid Squad, a founding member of one of the first EMS bicycle teams in the state, and a Class I or II officer in Beach Haven, Deal and Neptune. Most recently, he was a dispatcher in Toms River.
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Police: Body Of Missing Swimmer Found
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – A swimmer who was reported missing in Point Pleasant Beach was reportedly found deceased by Toms River police. Zuzana Oravcova, 24, had been reported missing after a late night swim with a male companion on July 30. They were caught in rough waters. He swam out but she did not. Many departments assisted in searching for her, but to no avail. However, just before midnight on the same day, Toms River police were called. An off-duty Ocean Beach lifeguard was
Tenants: Continued From Page 1 several things occur, including: • A tenant is convicted of a crime or offense • A tenant is using the property in an unsafe way • Criminal or illegal activity takes place on the premises, even if such activity does not result in an arrest or charge. Behavior that disturbs the “peace and quiet enjoyment of the surrounding neighborhood.” The landlord could have their rental certificate of occupancy revoked or suspended for up to one year. They would have to be re-inspected before being available for rent again. The certificate of occupancy is required for someone to live there. Nick Zorojew, the executive director of Downtown Toms River, often speaks at meetings on behalf of the business community, and that includes landlords. He questioned if it was fair for a landlord to lose a source of income because of something that their tenant did. “How on Earth would a landlord know if any of that is going on?” he asked. The township attorney, Kenneth Fitzsimmons, said the ordinance is meant to protect the township as well as the landlord. If the landlord wants to get rid of a bad
walking on the beach near Ocean Beach Unit #2 when he spotted something suspicious where the waves were breaking at the shoreline. Using the light on his cell phone, he saw that it was a dead body, police said. An autopsy will be conducted to positively identify the woman, police said. Officer Jesse Robertazzi responded, along with other officers and fi rst responders. The investigation also included the Point Pleasant Beach Police Department, Ocean County’s Prosecutor’s Office and Sheriff’s Office CSI Unit, and Medical Examiner’s Office.
tenant, this ordinance would give them the ability to do so. The landlord would then be able to get their certificate back and rent to a better tenant. Zorojew said he was still uncertain about the ordinance. He said he assumed that the township would work with the landlord to get their certificate back quickly so that they are not out rental revenue for too long. The language in the ordinance saying that they could be without a certificate for as long as a year was worrisome. The ordinance has additional language that looks at landlord behavior. The rental certificate of occupancy can also be suspended if taxes are delinquent for three consecutive quarters. If they are not paid within 30 days, the certificate would be revoked for a year. The certificate can also be revoked after the third notice of code violations. If found guilty, the certificate would be revoked for a year. If the charges are dropped, the certificate is returned after an inspection. If the landlord or property owner gets three notices for renting without fi rst obtaining a rental certificate of occupancy, they will be barred from obtaining one for a year. The ordinance also describes the appeal process if a landlord wants to challenge the revocation of the certificate.
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Fans: Continued From Page 1 baseball, have extensive experience in owning minor league baseball franchises and bring local knowledge and commitment to the table. We look forward to continuing the tradition of providing fun, family entertainment and exciting professional baseball for decades to come here on the Jersey Shore. I have always admired the previous BlueClaws ownership group. I thank them for working with us on this opportunity and congratulate them on 17 terrific seasons with the team. “The BlueClaws are an established and successful franchise with a talented and committed staff. We look forward to working together to identify ways we can make an already excellent fan base even better. We also look forward to continuing the BlueClaws’ tradition of being a strong partner in the community. We’re excited to hear from our fans and learn what they like most about coming to BlueClaws games.” Tamashunas, a Rumson resident, said he has attended approximately 15-20 Lakewood games. “We are local,” he said. “We have a good understanding of the importance of this franchise to the community,” he said. “My family and I have always wanted to come back. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Art is one of the more respected executives in all of minor league baseball and it has all come together. This is an opportunity we really could not pass up.” Asked how much Shore Town Baseball paid for the BlueClaws, Matin said, “We can’t disclose that.” Matin said there are several reasons for the purchase of Lakewood, a 6-2 loser to the Hickory (N.C) Crawdads, a Texas Rangers affiliate, in front of an announced crowd of 6,645 fans. “We know a lot about the BlueClaws,” he said “They are very appealing to us. The fan support is tremendous. And there is the opportunity to partner with the Phillies. There is a good strategic location from the marketing and player development standpoints.” “I am especially excited as a Jersey Shore resident and lifelong Phillies fan to be a part of this ownership group with the BlueClaws,” Tamashunas said. “I know full well that the BlueClaws are a great asset for the Jersey Shore community and look forward to our fans and partners enjoying the BlueClaws experience in the coming years.” “Our nearly two decades with the BlueClaws were gratifying and enjoyable in every way,” said Finley, a New Hope, Pa. resident and an attorney. “I’ve known Art Matin for a decade and with the new ownership group and the talented team of people on the staff the BlueClaws are in very capable hands. We wish the team, fans and sponsors nothing but the best.” The BlueClaws will remain in the Phillies’ system. The two signed a new Player Development Contract last year. It will run through at least the 2020 season. “We are thrilled to welcome Art, Bob, Bill and Shore Town Baseball to the Phillies’ family,” Philadelphia president Andy MacPhail said. “Their passion for the game is outstanding and we know they will do a great job leading the BlueClaws and supporting the Phillies, our young players and coaches. I’d also like to thank Joe Finley and the rest of the outgoing ownership group for 17 great years together in Lakewood. We would also like to express our appreciation to all the fans who have supported the team over
The Toms River Times, August 5, 2017, Page 7 the years.” Chris Tafrow, a Toms River High School East graduate who began this season as Lakewood’s general manager, is employed in the marketing department at Rutgers University. Lakewood is in search of a general manager. “We hope to have an announcement before the end of this season,” Matin said. “We’re looking for someone who has meaningful experience in minor league baseball. We want someone who is very good with fans and sponsors and is dedicated to driving a great experience for fans and sponsors.” There is a chance that Lakewood’s home games will be televised live. “I don’t know,” Matin said. “It’s something we are going to look into. We will learn what it takes to make that happen.” Matin said the ownership group will be based in Lakewood. “We won’t have a special office,” he said. “We will use the park.” Matin said he met with the team’s ushers Thursday night. “I received a great vibe,” he said. “I met with as many ushers as I could and thanked them for what they do and for being a part of the team.” Matin was previously the Chief Executive Officer of Mandaly Baseball Properties, which owned and operated nine separate franchises over its existence, including the Dayton, Oh., Dragons (Cincinnati Reds Class A), the Oklahoma City RedHawks (Houston Astros Triple A), Frisco Rough Riders (Frisco, Tx., Texas Rangers Double A), the Scranton (Pa.) Wilkes-Barre Rail Riders (Triple A), the Hagerstown, Md., Suns (Washington Nationals, South Atlantic League), the Las Vegas 51s (Los Angeles Dodgers Triple A) and the Staten Island, N.Y., Yankees (short-season Class A). This followed a successful career in the technology industry that included senior positions at IBM, McAfee Security, and Veritas. He also served as chairman of MiLB’s Baseball Internet Rights Company from 2010-14. “I have been in baseball for 20 years,” Matin said. “When I got into professional baseball, my wife said, ‘Finally a product you can understand.’ “ Luby, a Fair Haven resident, and Tamashunas are partners at Seaport Capital, a private equity firm that has a history of investing in minor league baseball through its majority ownership of Mandalay Baseball Properties. “Not lost on us is minor league baseball’s perfect combination of affordable family entertainment and terrific professional baseball,” Matin said. “It’s a ton of fun. We want to make sure people have a lot of fun and a terrific experience.” Matin is a graduate of Albany, N.Y., High School where he played baseball. “My baseball career was appropriately short,” said Matin, who graduated from the University of Rochester and the University of Chicago. “I was not very good. I played third base. I had no range and an erratic arm. I had a decent bat. I love the game. I am a lifelong fan. I have seen games in all 30 major league stadiums and my wife went with me to many of them. I have been to countless minor league stadiums.” Matin said he has attended 5-10 Lakewood games at FirstEnergy Park. “It is in great shape,” he said. “It has all of the amenities that parks built in the last couple of years don’t have. We want to make investments and make it better. We are looking at certain aspects of the stadium and the fan experience.
We have a long laundry list of ideas to enhance the fan experience. “We have a lot of connecting projects. We have the opportunity to learn more from the fan base and stakeholders of the team. Some fans may say we need new picnic tables. Other fans might say we need a new Kids Zone.” Tamashunas graduated from Holmdel High School, competing in baseball and boys soccer for the Hornets. He resided in Middletown and worked in New York City. “Holmdel is where my baseball career ended,” he said with a smile. The SAL, which utilizes a split-season format, marks the first full professional season for the majority of its players. The Phillies supply Lakewood with its players, manager, coaches, strength and conditioning staff and the medical staff. Philadelphia pays their salaries. Lakewood won the league title in 2006, 2009 and 2010. Numerous major league players have come through Lakewood. They include former Philadelphia stars Cole Hamels and Ryan Howard, former Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz, New York Mets catcher Travis d’Arnaud and Toronto Blue Jays pitcher J.A. Happ. The BlueClaws entered the game with a 14-18 record during the second half the season. They were 54-48 overall. They narrowly missed out on a playoff berth during the first half of the season. Matin said the ownership group’s top priority is providing top entertainment in a family oriented atmosphere. “Winning is an added bonus,” he said. “We don’t have one iota of control in terms of whether the team wins. Dayton holds the record for consecutive sellouts in all of professional sports. It set the record of 815 in 2011 and the streak is still alive. It set the record despite not being very good on the field. It’s much more about the family atmosphere, the food, the fan experience, the parents, the grandparents and the kids. There is something for everyone in minor league baseball.” 7 Million Tickets Sold Rob Merten, 17, of Clark, saw Lakewood play at the stadium for the first time on July 27. His visit was more than just a memory for him. It was an entry into the team’s history books. He was named the team’s seven millionth fan. “It’s pretty cool, pretty exciting,” said Merten, the 222nd fan to enter the stadium at FirstEnergy Park. It was for a regular-season home game. “I was walking in and I had no idea it was happening. All of a sudden, everyone is yelling and cheering and taking my picture. Plus, it’s a milestone for the team and it’s pretty cool to be a part of that.” Merten’s father, Robert, said the family attend-
ed the game for a corporate event with Service Corporation International. The family viewed the game from a private box behind home plate and from a picnic area. Other family members on hand were Rob Merten’s sister, Amanda, and Robert Merten’s wife, Donna. “We see them (team workers) with a megaphone and we have no clue what’s going on,” Robert Merten said. “I see them counting down the fans and I said, ‘This could be us.’ I was only here one other time when a nephew, Tom LaTorre, played in a game involving his traveling team.” “I did not really know what was happening until I walked through,” Rob Merten said. “My father was sure it was going to be him, but it ended up being me.” Rob Merten, a rising senior at Arthur L. Johnson High School in Clark, received Lakewood tickets and a personal parking spot for the 2018 home season, a team item signed by Lakewood players, a seven-millionth fan Lakewood jersey and waiter-waitress service Thursday night. He threw out the ceremonial first pitch Thursday night. He wore the jersey and a smile Thursday night. “I kept hearing someone shouting, ‘30 (seconds left), 25 (seconds) left,’ “ he said. “I walked through the gate and everyone was asking me my name and taking my picture. I have never won anything big in my life.” Rob Merten, a New York Yankees fan, said he enjoyed the game and the experience. “It looks like they are doing pretty well in terms of them playing,” said Rob Merten, who competes in boys lacrosse, boys swimming, cross country and track in high school. “Nothing really needs to change. I had the classic feeling of sitting down, watching the game and eating hot dogs. There is nothing that I would want the ownership to change.” Lakewood is the fastest team in New Jersey and SAL history to attract seven millions fans to regular-season home games. The team has attracted 228,392 fans to FirstEnergy Park this year. The team has attracted 7,006,423 fans since coming to Lakewood, which has led New Jersey and the SAL in attendance each year since its 2001 inception. “Seven million is very exciting,” Matin said. “I feel it’s very cool. It’s a big number. The team is extremely well run. It was real exciting to watch that young man come through the gate.” FirstEnergy Park has played host to numerous community, entertainment and youth baseball events. “We will continue to use the stadium as fully as we can for community organizations,” Matin said. “We want to provide entertainment and youth baseball events.”
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EDITORIAL State Should Fix Bus Shelters
(This letter was sent to the Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Transportation.) On behalf of the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders and the residents of Ocean County, I am requesting immediate attention to the deplorable condition of numerous bus shelters throughout the county. As you are aware, Ocean County has one of the highest commuter populations in New Jersey. The purpose of the bus shelter is to provide our hard working citizens protection against the weather and a safe space to assemble while waiting for their bus. Many of the shelters in Ocean County are in poor condition, creating both a safety hazard and blight upon
the community in which they are located. Ocean County is also a premier destination for tourists. Our boardwalks, beaches, amusement parks, and recreational activities have collectively drawn hundreds of thousands of people to Ocean County during the summer season. It is unconscionable that residents and tourists alike must see these unsightly shelters. I urge your office to perform an inventory of the shelters in Ocean County and fix those shelters that have fallen into disrepair. I thank you for your courtesies in this matter and for your anticipated cooperation. Joseph Vicari Ocean County Freeholder Director
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Treat The Whole Patient, Mind And Body In testimony submitted to a joint legislative committee this week, I outlined the Christie Administration’s goal to create a patient-centered system of care that would treat the “whole person” in the same setting and no longer cordon off mental and behavioral services from the rest of medical care. Mental and substance use disorder health care should not be treated any differently than chronic diseases like diabetes or heart disease although, at times, the health care providers may be different. Helping healthy New Jerseyans stay well, preventing those individuals at risk from getting sick, and keeping those individuals with chronic health conditions from becoming sicker—what we call Population Health—is a key focus not only for the New Jersey Department of Health, but also for our health care and community partners around the State. Considering one of the main missions of the department is Population Health, it is impossible to meet the needs of all New Jerseyans by focusing only on their physical health. Mental illness and addictions can influence the onset, progression, and outcome of other illnesses and often correlates with health risk behaviors. The CDC estimates that half of American adults will develop a mental illness during their lifetime, that in any given year, 25% of
Letters To physical, Themental Editor American adults experience and addic- will benefit from having their a mental disorder, and that 1 in 17 American adults lives with a serious mental illness. A CDC report found chronic diseases including diabetes, obesity, and cardiac disease, are associated with mental illness. Similarly, people who suffer from addiction also tend to have one or more co-occurring health issues - chronic diseases; infectious diseases; or mental disorders. A public health crisis in Indiana serves as a recent example of how addiction can lead to further illness. An increase in injection of opioids caused HIV and hepatitis outbreaks in rural Indiana in 2015—leading their governor to declare a public health emergency. Health experts predict the lifetime cost of treatment for those individuals impacted could reach $58 million. Likewise, ensuring that pregnant women who use substances find the help they need to deliver a healthy baby is another critical area where physical and behavioral health care intersect. Many frequent users of Emergency Departments have behavioral health conditions. Appropriate community-based care of their total health needs can reduce reliance on expensive hospital-based care, according to a 2016 study by Seton Hall Law School. The transition to designate the Department of Health as the single state agency to perform the administrative and operational functions of mental health and addiction services will expedite the important integration of
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tions health management. As the state’s public health agency, the Department can identify risk factors, increase awareness about behavioral health and the effectiveness of treatment, reduce health disparities, and remove the stigma that prevents people from seeking and receiving the care they need. In rural Tennessee, Cherokee Health Systems has become a national model for integrating primary care and behavioral health services at 22 Federally Qualified Health Care Center sites. A behavioral health care team is embedded in its primary care practice, and its success has been recognized by the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. A study of Cherokee’s interdisciplinary team approach by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Tennessee found a 68% decrease in emergency room visits, a 32% decrease in referrals to specialists, and an overall 22% reduction in cost. Recognizing the need for better integration, we have already granted a waiver allowing community health centers licensed by the Department to add behavioral health in shared clinical space. This reorganization will allow us to take the next steps to ensure the on-going integration of care. There is no question that the task ahead is challenging, and we understand the concerns that have been articulated. But this reorganization is the first step in advancing a new system of integrated care. As part of this transition, the Department will gain the expertise of the management team and staff who work in and supervise the psychiatric hospitals and oversee hundreds of mental health and substance use disorder contracts. This expertise will add to the Department’s long history of distributing $1.5 billion in community grants annually. Creating a more efficient and coordinated system that treats the whole person is the right move for New Jersey and especially for patients who
behavioral and physical needs met in the same hospital clinic or community health center. Cathleen D. Bennett Commissioner of the NJ Department of Health
Where Are Stories About Immigrants Stealing Jobs? Why is the media bombarding us with heart wrenching stories of illegal immigrants facing deportation? On the hardships they and their families are facing? Where were and are the stories of the American families who were affected by them coming here long ago? Americans lost jobs or had to work for lower wages because they were competing with these people who were willing to work for less. Some of these American families probably couldn’t make ends meet, couldn’t send their children to college, couldn’t pay medical bills, lost homes, and some probably broke up or couldn’t even get started. Where I lived the illegals hung in front of Home Depot stealing construction and other labor intensive jobs. Then the town built a muster zone where they could wait for contractors to pick them up. Then the town started bus routes to pick them up around town and take them to the muster zone and industrial park. I guess you can work cheap when you live in overcrowded housing and get free transportation. I know these events were replicated in other New Jersey towns and I would guess in other states as well. They took construction, cleaning, landscaping, factory and kitchen jobs. Then started families and the media only focuses on them. Many Americans would have done these jobs for a living wage. They knew the risk, they caused hardships for Americans. Now that the laws are being enforced the media is only focusing on their families and completely ignoring the rest of the story. Harold B. VanArsdale Whiting
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Woman Burned By Cooking Spray Explosion
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – A can of cooking spray exploded, dousing a woman with super-heated liquid and flames, police said. The incident happened on July 28 at a home on Almond Drive. The homeowner, 46, had extensive burns to her face, torso, and thighs. She was treated by Silverton Volunteer EMS and brought to a burn center via helicopter, police said.
A small fire was burning in the kitchen when first responders arrived. The Silverton Fire Department put out the fire and ventilated the home. Toms River Officer Anthony Paciulli and Detective James Carey responded, as did arson Detective Thomas Haskell from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office and investigator Domenick Roselli of the Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention.
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Ortley Beach. “It was a lovely site, sitting close to the ocean with its marvelous views and the sound of crashing waves. Volunteer labor, including local shipbuilders, constructed the building, representing a modification of then popular seashore cottage style with cedar siding and scalloped shingles,” he said. The little church by the sea was dedicated on Sunday, October 1, 1885. Later, Capt. Bill Chadwick, a local sea captain presented a bell for the steeple. It is thought that the bell came from the “Charles F. Meyer,” a wreck that had washed ashore north of the chapel on October 20, 1887, Bellars said. While the historic bell was lost during Superstorm Sandy, parishioner George Anthony Skerletts of Brick is the caretaker of a new bell. “I’m the bell ringer here. I’ve been a member of the church for 10 years now and I am so happy to see this day come. I will help keep the bell ringing for a long time to come,” Skerletts said. Dorothy Ross, a member of St. Elisabeth’s Chapel since the late 1970s, said the ceremony marked a very special day for her. “This is my second family. I moved here in 1976 and lost my husband in 1979. I became more and more involved and served as treasurer and trustee. Our members really look out for each other,” Ross said. Toms River Mayor Thomas F. Kelaher was among several township officials who attended the service. “This is a happy day not only for the people of this church but for all of Toms River Townsip. I was here right after the storm with the police and there was no trace that it was ever here. It was terrible. To see this today is wonderful.” Kelaher said that Township Police Sgt. Ralph Stocco, who was married in the original chapel, found a chalice and bishop’s chair that had been housed in the chapel. Both items had washed all the way down to the Starlight Motel several blocks away in Ortley Beach. “May our chapel always glorify Almighty God and serve his people with gratitude and love. We have completed our arduous journey and are ready to worship in our beautiful new building,” Bellars said.
especially in Ortley Beach. Sadly, St. Elisabeth’s chapel building was swept away with little trace of the structure or its contents,” said Dennis Bellars, a long-time member of the church and senior warden. “While our Fellowship Hall, built in 2009, was severely damaged, repairs began immediately and soon services were held there. During the interim, while the Hall was being repaired, we were warmly welcomed by the good people of East Dover Baptist Church.” There was very little evidence of the chapel’s existence following the storm. With determination, various fundraising efforts and a good amount of faith, the parishioners of the chapel, which provides church services on a year-round basis, sought to rebuild their house of worship. A newly reconstructed chapel was dedicated on July 23 by retired Reverend William R. Stokes, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey. More than 200 people came to the dedication ceremony. “We are a people of hope,” Stokes said during the dedication that involved his blessing various items in the new chapel. “This building is a house of God for the people who come here. It is not all about the building but it is here for our people and our mission of God. It is especially nice because people who come here on their vacation see it and reminds them that there are higher things in life then getting a sun tan.” “In the summer of 2016, after months of hard work, patience, frequent visits to the Planning and Zoning Boards, the Toms River Building Department, hours of planning, meetings and constant prayer, pilings were driven and the new chapel began to rise. This new chapel has captured the beauty and seashore characteristics of the original building,” Bellars said. “St. Elisabeth’s is the only church in Ortley Beach. After adding insulation, heat, and air-conditioning, and with our bishop’s permission, we became a year-round chapel in 2005. We overcame many obstacles to get to this point,” Bellars said. Bellars said the church’s history began in the summer of 1885 when Elizabeth Nelson Warren, along with her daughter, Cornelia, built a plain chapel on the ocean front of
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Applications Being Accepted For Voluntary Auxiliary Police Unit
TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Police Department is taking applications for residents of Toms River who are interested in joining the Voluntary Auxiliary Police Unit. Chosen individuals will enter the training academy this fall. Please pick up an application in the main lobby of police headquarters, 255 Oak Avenue. The Auxiliary Police Unit is a volunteer branch of the Office of Emergency Management. During the course of their training mission, they work with the Toms River Police Department to reduce safety hazards, assist in emergency or disaster situations and provide services as deemed necessary by the Chief of Police. The Toms River Auxiliary Police Unit is a 100 percent volunteer organization comprised of one captain, three sergeants and 15 officers who strive
to serve their community. Members are considered the “eyes and ears” of the police department and assist with patrols, parades, first aid calls, disabled vehicles, animal calls, funerals, emergencies, disasters, crashes, traffic direction, crowd control, DWI checkpoints and various other township functions. The training and experience gained while in the organization is often a stepping stone utilized in the pursuit of becoming a full-time law enforcement officer. Auxiliary Officers are required to volunteer a minimum of 8 hours per month and must participate in 25 percent of details and callouts. Auxiliary Police do not carry a firearm and do not have arrest powers. The Auxiliary Police training program is run under the direction Officer Brian Jarka, bjarka@ trpolice.org.
Beatlemania, Yoga & Smoothies At Toms River Library
TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library has a busy August ahead. Here are two upcoming events that are being held at 101 Washington Street: Yoga and smoothies will be served up by instructor Nancy Voitko, who will lead the group in learning the benefits of yoga during this four-part series. She will help participants learn to center themselves and gain a Zen perspective. Each program will conclude with some relaxation and a cool nourishing smoothie. Programs will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays – August 9, 16, 23 and 30. Each program is free, but registration is required. Register online at theoceancountylibrary.org or call 732-349-6200, ext. 5122. New York Times bestselling author Vivek
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TOMS RIVER – St. Justin’s Roman Catholic Church will host its 4th Annual Parish Picnic on September 17 from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m., rain or shine, at 975 Fischer Blvd. The event will be held in celebration of the 45th anniversary of St. Justin’s Parish. Cost for the picnic is $15 and children 12 and under are free. Picnic Bands will be on sale after all masses on August 19, 20, 26 and 27 in St. Justin’s Conference
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TRLL 11u All-Star Team Advances To Finals
–Photo Courtesy TRLL Baseball TOMS RIVER – The D18 Champion Toms River Little League 11u All-Star Team has gone 3-0 in New Jersey Section 3 tournament play so far to advance to the finals.
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Non-Profits: Reserve Your Space At The Festival Of Trees
TOMS RIVER – Attention all 501c3 non-profits! You are invited to book a free space at the Toms River Elks Lodge to participate in the annual Festival of Trees event. What is the Festival of Trees? The Festival of Trees is an annual event sponsored by the Toms River Elks Lodge and the Elks National Foundation. Any non-profit 501c3 charity can participate by erecting a Christmas tree at the Elks Lodge. Trees must be artificial and no more than 5’ in diameter. We encourage participants to decorate their trees in such a manner as to represent the mission and cause of their organizations. They can also display any promotional handouts that you have. There will be limited space near your tree for your handouts. All trees must be assembled and decorated on December 1 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. How do you get donations? The more people you invite to vote for your tree, the more donations you will receive! Your guests can stop by the lodge to submit their donations during the posted Festival of Trees previewing hours or at the Festival of Trees on December 14. If one of your donors
cannot make it to the event, feel free to accept their contribution ahead of time and bring it to the gala. We will also be posting pre-event tree viewing hours when we are closer to the event. Tree numbers and donation boxes will be assigned for each tree. All checks must be written to the Toms River Elks Lodge with your company name in the memo. How does the voting process work? On December 14 we will have our 4th Annual Festival of Trees. The event will be open to the public and we ask you to invite as many of your supporters as possible. All visitors will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite tree by submitting a cash donation (no minimum, no limit). Each dollar donated will count as one vote. The organizations with the top votes will receive – 1st Place: $2500, 2nd Place: $1000, 3rd Place: $750, Judges’ Choice: $500 and Judges’ Choice #2: $250. All organizations will receive 100 percent of all donations submitted for their tree in addition to any prizes received. This is a great way to raise funds at the end of the year. Call Jenel to reserve a space at 732-814-9933 or email TRElksENF@hotmail.com.
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TOMS RIVER – Silver Ridge Park First Aid Auxiliary is taking a trip to the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse Dinner Theatre for Neil Simon’s hilarious comedy “Come Blow Your Horn” on October 3. It’s a Tuesday Matinee Luncheon Show with a bus pick up at 9:30 a.m. at the Silver Ridge Park North Clubhouse parking lot, 101 Westport Drive. Cost is $85 and includes motorcoach, full course meal, desserts, show ticket, tips and taxes. Alan Baker lives in a bachelor’s paradise. He works for his father only two days a week and spends the other five with a different
girl every day. The trouble begins when his ever-obedient brother Buddy moves in and attempts to imitate Alan’s playboy lifestyle. Their strict father thinks that any unmarried male is a “bum” and blames Alan for Buddy’s drastic change in attitude. The hilarity builds when their father discovers that Mom has sided with her boys. The richly comic complications that ensue provide non-stop laughter in Neil Simon’s first and funniest comedy. For more information, contact Pat at 732244-2820.
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MANCHESTER – Chapter 1619 of National Active & Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) would like to invite all Federal Employees, active and retired, or spouses of deceased Federal Employees, to join us at our monthly meetings. We discuss our benefits, pensions and annuities. Each month there is a guest speaker on relevant topics, as well as fellowship and refreshments. Meetings are held on the third Monday of the month (excluding July and August). We meet at 1 p.m. at the Manchester Municipal Building, Route 37 and Colonial Drive, in the downstairs meeting room (elevator available). We look forward to welcoming
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TOMS RIVER – Enjoy a celestial experience at the Robert J. Novins Planetarium (Bldg #13) on the Ocean County College Main Campus, College Drive. Please park in Parking Lot #2. Enjoy a variety of laser, kids and sky shows! Special Events: August 12 and 19 at 7 p.m. – Star Talk: The Great American Eclipse. Learn about the First Total Solar Eclipse of the Sun in the USA since 1979 (approximately 75% in NJ) and the first visible eclipse from all 48 contiguous United States (excluding Alaska and Hawaii) since June 8, 1918. A live presenter will show visitors the night sky above New Jersey on the dome and explain what will occur during the eclipse on Monday, August 21. Tickets: $10 adults; $8 Seniors/OCC Alumni; $7 children 12 & under. August 21 from 1-4 p.m. – The Great American Solar Eclipse Event! Join us for the First Total Solar Eclipse of the Sun in the USA since 1979 and the first visible eclipse from all 48 contiguous United States (excluding Alaska and Hawaii) since June 8, 1918. Members of A.S.T.R.A. (Astronomical Society of the Toms River Area) and Planetarium staff will set up solar telescopes to give visitors a view of this exciting astronomical
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Six Flags Great Adventure August Events
Fright Fest Zombie Auditions and Technical Support – August 11, 12, 18, 19 and 26. Calling all those who have a passion for Halloween, Six Flags Great Adventure is casting for the 2017 Fright Fest season. Interested zombies, ghouls and goblins are welcome to this open audition and should come prepared to participate in fun group exercises in front of a panel of judges. No costumes, props or
previous experience is required. Performers should visit sixflagsjobs.com to apply online prior to the audition. The park is also looking for audio/visual/special effects technicians for Fright Fest. Interested applicants should contact the Entertainment Department at rzumsteg@sftp.com. Fright Fest Dance Auditions in New York City – August 11. Great Adventure’s iconic
show “Dead Man’s Party” and the new “Unleashed” stage show are looking for exceptional dancers trained in jazz, musical theater, hip-hop and partnering. An open casting call will take place on Friday, August 11 at 9:30 a.m. Dancers are encouraged to bring a variety of dance shoes, ready to learn choreography and freestyle with zombie spirit. Auditions will be held at the iHeart Radio Theater, 32 Avenue
of the Americas, New York, NY. Caribbean Concert featuring R. City, Ultimate Rejects and Voice – August 12. Six Flags Great Adventure welcomes guests to attend a Caribbean concert with R. City, Ultimate Rejects and Voice on August 12 in the Northern Star Arena. R. City’s Theron and Timothy Thomas are brothers from the U.S. Virgin Islands who ventured to Miami in 2000 to pursue their music career. In 2006, their first song “The Rain” was featured on Akon’s album Konvicted. Their 2015 hit “Locked Away” with Maroon 5’s Adam Levine peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100. Ultimate Rejects have Caribbean origins and are comprised of a team of highly-skilled producers and DJs who create and perform electronic dance music. The show takes place at 7:30 p.m. and is included with theme park admission. Medieval Times® Knight Demonstration – August 12. Witness a live sword fight at Six Flags Great Adventure on Saturday, August 12 on Main Street for some medieval fun. Two dueling knights, a king, princess and a chancellor will be on hand from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. for Q&A sessions, photo opportunities and giveaways. Don’t forget to come back to Main Street at 1 and 4 p.m. for a duel between knights. All medieval events are included with theme park admission, Season Pass or active Membership. Sleep N’ Soar for National Roller Coaster Day – August 16. Join Six Flags Great Adventure and Greg T from Z100’s Elvis Duran Morning Show to set the world record for the most guests riding a roller coaster in pajamas. Guests should come to the park dressed in their best Super Hero pajamas, or can purchase a Super Hero onesie from the park. The park will open at 9:30 a.m. and guests 54” and taller will ride BATMAN: The Ride for the world record from 10 to 11 a.m. For more information, visit sixflags.com/greatadventure. Event is free with theme park admission, Season Pass or active Membership. (Park dress code policies apply to pajamas.) Mega Concierto Del Verano En Six Flags – August 19. Celebrate the summer at Great Adventure with Ivy Queen, Jowell Y Randy, Secreto and Alex Sensation for the MIKE AND IKE® Summer Concert Series Mega Concert of the summer, Ivy Queen is a rapper, singer, songwriter, producer and actress from Puerto Rico. As a Grammy nominee for her 2012 album Musa, she’s been referred to as the Queen of Reggaeton. Jowell Y Randy is a reggaeton duo from Puerto Rico, having released multiple popular albums including their most recent mixtape, La alcaldia del perreo. Secreto, an urban music artist from Dominican Republic, performs rap, hip hop, and reggaeton among many other styles. He’s considered one of Dominican Republic’s most successful urban artists. Alex Sensation is a popular NYC DJ, hosting two shows on La Mega 97.9 FM, and was featured on “Balada” by Gusttavo Lima, which reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Tropical Song List in 2012. The concert will be held in the Northern Star Arena at 7:30 p.m. Entrance to the concert is included with theme park admission, Season Pass or active Membership. The Great Coaster Race – August 20. Six Flags Great Adventure is hosting a 5k/10k race that’s unlike any other. Participants will race like never before, soaring through either race based on roller coaster track distance and raising money for a great cause. Space is limited, so interested participants should register soon. Visit sixflags.com/greatadventure for more information, a full schedule and to register online.
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The New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act allows for numerous benefits should you sustain an injury out of and in the course of your employment. Please allow this article to provide you with a checklist to determine whether you are receiving the appropriate benefits under the law. Did you report your accident or injury to your employer? By statute you are provided a short period of time to actually notify your employer of the injury. The most restrictive notice requirement is applied when a hernia is alleged, as you have only forty-eight (48) hours to report this. Although other accidents and injuries allow for more leniency, as you may be entitled to medical treatment, all injuries should be reported as soon as possible. Have you sought medical treatment? After providing notice to your employer that you have sustained an injury, you should seek medical attention immediately, should same be necessary. The longer that one waits to request medical treatment, the harder it will be to causally connect the injury to the incident at work. In addition, injuries often respond better to appropriate medical treatment provided in a reasonable time, rather than allowing the injury to worsen before attempting treatment. Has your employer notified the workers’ compensation insurance carrier? This is important so that you are provided with a claim number to provide to medical providers to insure payment on your behalf. Also, although you provide notice to your employer, future endeavors relative to the claim will be more efficiently completed if the carrier is immediately put on notice. Has your employer or its workers’ compensation insurance carrier provided you with a medical professional with whom to seek medical treatment? On some occasions, the employer may indicate that you should seek treatment and bring the employer any outstanding medical bills. This is contrary to the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act and usually signifies that the carrier has not yet been notified. It is important that you understand that the employer, through its carrier, has the right to choose the physicians from whom you receive medical treatment for compensable injuries. A physician you choose, with the intention of providing bills to the employer, is not authorized and may not be recognized by the carrier in the future.
Is the physician with whom you are treating providing you with reasonable and necessary medical treatment? Christopher R. Shea Esq. It is important that you provide the authorized medical professional with all of your medical complaints that are related to the compensable injury, and that all of those complaints are addressed by that physician. Are you receiving temporary disability benefits through the workers’ compensation carrier for 70 % of your standard average weekly wage? This is required in the event that the authorized physician indicates that you are temporary totally disabled, or able to return to modified duty which can not be accommodated by your employer. Temporary disability through your employer is not the same as disability through the State and need not be applied for. In the event that you are instructed to apply for disability through the State, you are not getting the benefit as provided by Statute. After completion of your medical treatment and temporary disability benefits, have you received compensation for the permanent disability arising out of your compensable injury? If you have received benefits, have you contacted an attorney to determine whether these benefits are consistent with the injury and disability you sustained? Although this checklist may not be comprehensive, it is a starting point to determine whether you are receiving the appropriate benefits under the law. Should any of the above not be consistent with the benefits you are receiving, there are actions that may be taken by an attorney to bring your matter before the court so that the issues may be resolved. The law firm of R.C. Shea & Associates is a full service law firm representing and advising clients in the areas of Estate Planning, Estate Litigation, Personal Injury, General Litigation, Real Estate Law, Medicaid Law, Medical Malpractice, Workers’ Compensation, Land Use, Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney. Call or visit our firm at 732-505-1212, 244 Main Street, Toms River, Manchester Area 732-408-9455 or our Brick Area at 732-451-0800, email us at Rshea@rcshea.com or visit our website at rcshea.com.
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Cops: Body Found In Huddy Park Result Of Suicide
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – A body found in Huddy Park was determined to be a suicide, police said. In the early hours of July 29, a pedestrian flagged down police officers and directed them to an unresponsive man in Huddy Park. The man, whose identity was not revealed, was found by the southeast gazebo. He had hung himself. Officer Adam Worth had first located the
man. Although no foul play was suspected, the man still was examined by Ocean County Medical Examiner, who determined it had been a suicide. The investigation was conducted by Toms River Police Detectives Jon Turner as well as Detective Taryn Schwartz from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office. Det. M. O’Hearn from the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department and Doctor Santangello from the Ocean County Medical Examiner’s Office assisted in the investigation.
Resident Asks For Later Hours For Beach Bathrooms
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – A resident asked the Township Council to leave the Ortley Beach restrooms open for longer, so that people leaving the beach late can use them. Bill Kuzbyt, of Ortley Beach, said he sits on his deck and watches people come in off the beach at 5 p.m., and the restrooms are closed. It would be good for them to be open so they have some place to go to the bathroom or change their clothes before their trip home.
Business administrator Paul Shives said that it is probably when the lifeguards leave for the day. Council president Alfonso Manforti said that someone is needed to lock it up. Kuzbyt said that there are police officers, and a park ranger, who circulate through the area. The police come back after 5 p.m. to make sure the doors are locked. Instead, they should just lock them then. The township officials said they would look into his request.
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New York City Bus Trip
TOMS RIVER – The Friends of the Ocean County Library in Toms River are sponsoring a bus trip to the New York City on Thursday, September 14. The day will begin with a shopping trip to “Little Italy in the Bronx” followed by the New York Botanical Gardens. A guided tour of the Chihuly Exhibit will be provided, where the brilliantly
colored glass sculptures of artist Dale Chihuly will be shown for the fi rst time in a decade. Attendees will meet at 8:15 a.m.at the Chase Bank in the Toms River Kohl’s Plaza on Route 37 and Highland Parkway. The estimated return time is 5:30 p.m. The cost of this trip is $95 per person and the deadline for reservations is August 15.
Checks may be written to the Friends of the Toms River Library and mailed along with the names, addresses phone numbers, and emails of each person in your party to Pat Lambert, 1706 Buttonwood Avenue, Toms River, NJ 08755. For questions or additional information regarding this event, call 732-846-0286 or 732-255-5434.
Toms River Library Reveals “The Not-SoSecret Life of Bees”
TOMS RIVER – Find out what all the buzz is about in a honeybee hive at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 31 at the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library, 101 Washington Street. Join beekeeper Angela Juffey of the Central Jersey Beekeepers Association for the program “The Not-So-Secret Life of Bees” and discover the social structure of these valuable pollinators and their process of making honey. Juffey will also discuss the role of the beekeeper in maintaining the balance in the hive. This demonstration will include live bees in a contained hive and a f lavored honey tasting. The program is free, but registration is required. To register, call 732-3496200 or visit theoceancountylibrary. org/events. Free parking is available weekdays after 6 p.m. on the top two levels of the Toms River Parking garage located behind the library. Free parking is available on all levels at any time in the Ocean County Parking garage on Hooper Avenue.
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BUSINESS PROFILE If you’ve ever waited for your computer to download a song, pictures from family, or a video of the last family reunion, you know the wait can seem to take an eternity. If your web surfing has ever slowed to a web crawl, you know the frustration. If your computer has ever mysteriously shut itself down in the middle of the project that you forgot to save, you the know anger. What you may not know is, the InnerNet Computer Store v.2 in Toms River can solve those problems and more. In fact, they’ve been helping Ocean County residents rekindle their relationship with their computers for over 10 years. It’s a job that store manager and lead technician Anthony Bozich enjoys, “For me, it’s all about the challenge. Most computers don’t require a complex repair, but some do test my knowledge and expertise. When I can repair it without having to tell the customer they need to buy a new, more expensive machine, it’s always gratifying.” Sadly, most computer manufacturers’ idea of customer support is a central phone number that gets answered by someone halfway around the world. Costing you time and eroding your already thinned patience. At the InnerNet Computer Store v.2, it’s all about local customer service. When you come to the store, you’re greeted by the qualified technicians who will be working on your components. They’ll compile detailed information regarding the issues you’re experiencing, while offering advice and answering all your questions. A stop at the InnerNet Computer Store v.2 is like meeting with your own personal IT professional. Bozich explains, “When we take in a repair, we make sure to get as much information as possible from the customer. We take the time and really listen to their issues and concerns. The
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more we know about how the machine is acting when in use, the easier we’ll be able to root out the issues. It really helps ensure a successful repair.” Co-owners Kevin and Tara Oliver are life-long Ocean and Atlantic County residents and know the meaning of helping out their neighbors. “At the InnerNet Computer Store, we proudly offer discounts to area seniors, military personnel and first responders. It’s only right that we treat these men and women with the respect that they deserve. It’s our way of giving a little something back to them.” Says Bozich. This has made the InnerNet Computer Store v.2 a hit among the local senior population. The store’s customer base is largely made up of seniors who use their computers and laptops to stay in touch with family and friends. Anthony Bozich explains, “Our customer base consists of about 85% seniors. Most have been with us since we first opened our doors. They rely on their computers to communicate with their family members each day. That means they rely on us to keep their computers up and running. Our customers are always at ease when they recognize the same technicians that are here each time they stop in.” Perhaps the most attractive benefit the store
offers is their convenient pick- up and delivery service. It’s a popular option with any paid service at the store. In addition to computer repairs and service, the store also handles data recovery and transfer, virus clean-up, hardware and software upgrades, virtualization, and customer windows 10 operating systems. They also service iMac, MacBook, and other Apple devices. They can even save the day should you ever crack the screen on your phone or tablet as they offer expert screen replacement for both devices, as well as, battery replacements. If your computer system is operating just fine, you can keep it running that way with a maintenance plan from the InnerNet Computer Store v.2. Their technicians will do quarterly clean-ups and routine service at a reasonable rate. Advanced packages are also available. Customers enjoy the convenience of having their computer’s health monitored remotely to avoid costly unforeseen repairs. The InnerNet Computer Store v.2 keeps them updated on scheduled service and any early warning signs of system trouble. These days, video gaming popularity is at an all-time high. Many gamers take their systems and equipment very seriously. Video game players now have
a place to have custom gaming systems designed and created. The InnerNet Computer Store v.2 has designed one of a kind systems for some very happy gamers. “Our gaming systems can be customized to the meet the needs of the novice gamer, all the way up to the serious gamer. We offer such upgrades as solid state hard drives with large storage drives, high end CPU’s with water cooling systems and more,” explains Bozich. The InnerNet Computer Store v.2 isn’t just a place for computer repair and service. They also sell new computers and accessories. For those on a tight budget, the InnerNet Computer Store v.2 even has refurbished machines that their specialists have evaluated and repaired to complete working order. It’s a great way to get the system you’ve been looking for, at a price that fits. Anthony explains, “Often, reconditioned machines are the perfect fit for our customers. Most of the reconditioned machines we have are bought from small business or companies that are selling their office grade PCs. These are nice machines that no longer fit their needs. We swap all hard drives with new solid state drives to allow them to perform at their top performance. We’ll then diagnose them, replace the outdated parts and technology, and
install a custom Windows 10 OS created by one of our technicians to assist with a transition from your XP, Win7 or Win8 experience into Windows 10.” Bozich adds “The Windows 7/10 Edition is a very popular choice among our customers. Windows 7 is no longer available for purchase and was very popular for the last decade. We at The InnerNet Computer store has have created a Windows 10 operating system that looks and feels exactly like Windows 7.” “I Guarantee you will not notice the difference,” Anthony stated. The store’s newest offering is a do it yourself smart home kit from JAQX. The system allows the user to control their home’s lighting, thermostat, appliances and security from their smart phone. It represents the newest technology in the home security and automation industry. It can either be purchased right from the store’s website at innernetstore. com, or in the store. Stop in for a hands-on demonstration of the JAQX system. In addition to store manager, Anthony Bozich, the InnerNet Computer Store is staffed with several additional technicians who are qualified to meet the needs of their customers, both on the retail side and commercial side. The recently renovated showroom area features a clean and comfortable seating for those customers whose computer issues can be fixed while they wait. The store is open Monday through Friday from 10am to 7pm and Saturday 9am to 1pm. The store is located at 1451 Route 37 West, Suite 3, next to Lester Glenn Subaru in Toms River. Walk-ins are welcome or you can call them at 732-281-3133. Check them out on Facebook or at innernetstore.com. Be sure to look for their latest coupon in the Times Newspapers and hear their commercials on 100.1 WJRZ-FM.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of august 5 - august 11 By Jeraldine Saunders
cards in your hand. You may be challenged in the week ahead when you are dealt some wild cards. Find inspiration by appreciating the people or things within walking distance or in the local community. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Sheep enjoy the presence of a sheepherder. You might be intrigued by an offer to join a group or organization in the week ahead. New friends may inspire you to try something that may become a fascinating and passionate pastime. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Delay your pleasures and pleasures may be heightened. The flames of love may act as a pilot light until you meet a deadline or complete a project. Remain focused on honoring your commitments in the week ahead. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): It takes two to tango. Working with a friend or in a group setting can help you shine even if you don’t have a dance floor handy. Ask for assistance with a project or popularize your cause as the week unfolds. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Count your change twice, and then count it again. In the week ahead your assets may shrink through no fault of your own, but you are especially prone to carelessness about your possessions and mat lose some pennies. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Distance provides a more objective view. Stand back from a relationship so that emotional issues do not undermine basic trust and attunement. Avoid letting suspicions or doubts cloud your judgment this week.
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wolfgang puck’s kitchen In The Raw: Try A Dish That Highlights Fresh Fish At Its Finest By Wolfgang Puck
In my early years as a chef, one of the most basic, and best, lessons I learned was to taste ingredients raw. Experiencing even a little bit of food in its uncooked state is a perfect way to get a sense of its flavors and textures, so you’ll always keep in mind the inherent qualities you want to highlight in the finished dish. Sometimes, taking that initial raw taste might also inspire you not to cook a particular ingredient at all, or to cook it only briefly. That is certainly the case with many kinds of seafood, which over the past couple of decades many people have learned to enjoy raw or very lightly seared. Just a few decades ago, food lovers in western countries might still have been wary of eating raw seafood - apart, of course, from longtime traditional specialties like raw oysters and cold-smoked salmon or lox. But the rising popularity of sushi dramatically changed people’s attitudes and also made people more receptive to other styles of raw or barely cooked premium fresh seafood, such as the citrus-marinated ceviche served in Latin American countries or the crudo (literally, “raw”) of Italy. Such raw seafood specialties make wonderful summertime appetizers. Cool, light and refreshing, they’re perfect to serve as a first course or light lunchtime main dish. Take, for example, my recipe for seared salmon and sea bass crudo with avocado. Inspired by casual dishes I observed and prepared myself as a young chef working in the South of France and Monaco, this recipe relies upon the freshest, finest raw fish fillets you can find. Fortunately, many markets today sell such seafood labeled as “sushi grade” to indicate that it’s of the highest standard suitable for serving and eating raw. Of course, you should also let your eyes and nose confirm that the fillets are in perfect condition, looking firm and bright in color with no aromas other than a fresh clean scent of the sea. My recipe gives you the option of preparing the fish either in its most pristine raw state or, if you or your guests might prefer just a hint of cooking, searing the fillets lightly first. Either way, the fish is then cut into thin slices that are briefly marinated with a simple dressing of olive oil and citrus juice or vinegar, the acidity of which firms it up a bit just as light cooking would. Draped over thin wedges of avocado and garnished with fresh herbs, the crudo makes a beautiful presentation
as refreshing to look at as it is to eat. I hope you’ll try this recipe soon, and discover for yourself the pleasures of the freshest seafood in its most pristine state. SEARED SALMON AND SEA BASS CRUDO WITH AVOCADO Serves 6 9 ounces (280 g) absolutely fresh sushi-grade salmon fillet, skin removed 9 ounces (280 g) absolutely fresh sushi-grade sea bass fillet, skin removed 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra if searing the fish 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, lemon juice or good-quality Champagne vinegar Fine sea salt Freshly ground black pepper 3 ripe but slightly firm Hass-style avocados 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives or tarragon 3 lemons, thinly sliced, seeds removed If you plan to sear the fish, first heat a nonstick skillet large enough to hold both pieces of fish over high heat. Drizzle in a very thin coating of olive oil and, when the oil is hot enough to flow freely in the pan and just beginning to give off the slightly wisps of smoke, add the 2 fish fillets and cook them on both large sides for about 1 minute per side, just until seared brown, turn them carefully with tongs. Transfer the fish fillets, whether seared or raw, to a clean cutting board. With a very sharp chef’s knife, cut each fillet diagonally at a 45-degree angle into 6 paper-thin slices, as you would slice smoked salmon. Arrange the fish slices without overlapping on a large platter. In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, salt and pepper. Drizzle this dressing over the fish. Loosely cover the platter and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Halve and pit the avocados. With a large metal spoon, keeping its edge against the inside of an avocado half’s skin, carefully scoop out the flesh in a single piece from each avocado half. Place the avocado halves cut side down on a clean cutting board. Use a sharp knife to cut each half lengthwise into 8 thin, crescent-shaped wedges. Arrange 4 avocado slices on each of 4 chilled serving plates. Drape a slice each of salmon and sea bass on top of the avocado on each plate. Sprinkle with chives or tarragon, garnish with lemon slices, and serve immediately.
(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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