2017-08-26 - The Manchester Times

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24 Graduate Pinelands Pipeline Protested, From Third Youth As Vote Approaches

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – Envi ron ment alists again protested the Southern Reliability Link proposed to be built in parts of Manchester and Plumsted, and county representatives again said that the issue is up to the Pinelands Commission.

The Southern Reliability Link has been proposed by New Jersey Natural Gas. It would r un for 30 miles, starting with a connection to an existing pipeline in Chesterfield. The path of the proposed pipeline would travel through North Hanover, Upper Freehold, and Plumsted. Then, it would

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–Photo courtesy Manchester Police Cadets from sixth, seventh and eighth grade recently graduated from Manchester Township’s third Youth Police Academy.

By Sara Grillo MANCHESTER – Manchester Township Police recently cheered on the third class to complete its Youth Police Academy program, which was held this year from August 14 to 17.

Led by School Resource Officer Christopher Cerullo, the 24 cadets from sixth, seventh and eighth grade took part in hands-on

go through Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and Manchester Township. The line would run through existing rights-of-way.

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–Photos By Chris Lundy Environmentalists protested the Southern Reliability Link on Hooper Avenue outside the Ocean County Administration Building. (Left) This is the proposed route of the Southern Reliability Link.

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Mayor Palmer Nominates Whiting Cancer Survivor For Courage Award

By Sara Grillo MANCHESTER – During a recent town council meeting, Whiting resident Karen Shepherd was honored with the Mayors Committee on Life Sciences Patient Courage Award for her strength in the face of adversity and her commitment to helping others.

Shepherd was nominated for the award by Man-

chester’s Director of Senior Services Brenda Sloan and Mayor Kenneth Palmer.

The Mayors Committee on Life Sciences is a joint effort of the New Jersey State League of Municipalities and We Work for Health New Jersey, which works to promote economic development and innovation, educate legislators, policymakers (Courage - See Page 7)

activities and demonstrations to learn about the characteristics of law enforcement and what it means to be a police officer.

“These cadets should be com me nde d for the hard work they put forth into learning and demonstrating the principles of discipline, leadership, and dedication,” said Police Chief (Academy - See Page 7)

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The team made it to the 71st Little League Baseball World Series in South Williamsport, Pa. They are in good company. Two other teams from Ocean County have gone all the way in (Little League - See Page 5)

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Continued From Page 1 The Pinelands Commission has already stated that the pipeline is consistent with the Pinelands Comprehensive Management Plan, a document that governs economic and recreational activity within the Pinelands. There is a fi nal vote on Sept. 8.

Environmentalists are concerned about the effect the pipeline would have on the natural land there, and the Kirkwood-Cohansey Aquifer beneath it. So, they came out to protest at a recent meeting of the Ocean County Freeholders. The Freeholders have an appointee on the Pinelands Commission, Alan Avery.

Carol Gay, of Brick, who unsuccessfully ran for Congress as the Democrat’s choice for the 4th District in 2006, asked for Avery to be removed for violating the Pinelands Preservation Act and voting against the interest of the Pinelands.

“We think it’s time for the Ocean County Freeholders to speak up loud and clear to protect the Pinelands,” she said.

Barry Bendar, Green Party candidate for Freeholder, said there is “overwhelming

opposition” from people in the area. Several environmental groups have come out in opposition of the pipeline, including the Sierra Club and the Pinelands Preservation Alliance.

Bendar also wanted Avery removed, and replaced using an open and transparent process.

Darren Burke, of Manchester, spoke about the value of the Pinelands.

“The Pinelands is not just an Ocean County gem, or a New Jersey gem, it’s a national gem. It took thousands of years for it to come to be. We don’t want to lose it in a few generations,” he said. He brought pictures of a similar pipeline, to show that it is large enough for people to go inside.

Marianne Clemente, of Barnegat, who up until recently was running for Barnegat Committee, said that Avery should be dismissed because he is not doing his job, which is protecting the Pinelands.

Raven Potosky, of Manchester, said that the reasons some people have been stating that the pipeline is needed are false.

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they need the fuel. Potosky said they are PSE&G clients.

Manchester went on record stating that it is necessary, but they would not use it either, she said. Another reason for the pipeline is for resiliency after a major storm. But after Superstorm Sandy, gas was the utility most people still had.

Freeholder Joseph Vicari pointed out an article in The Manchester Times in which Mayor Kenneth Palmer said the pipeline will help service a large portion of Manchester residents. He also referenced a letter from Joint Base leadership that stated that they wanted the pipeline to help in their operations.

remove someone if they are not voting the way that you wanted. They would be under the threat of removal for how they voted.”

The Freeholders would not tell someone how to vote, Freeholder John Bartlett said.

Additionally, he trusts Avery to make the right decision. He’s known him for 37 years.

According to Avery’s bio on the Pinelands Commission website, he had been the Ocean County representative from 1983 through 2005, and was reappointed in 2013. He had held a number of county positions in the past, including business administrator. He currently fi lls many roles, such as a member of the Ocean County Natural Lands Trust Advisory Committee and county planning board.

“He is a man of immense integrity,” he said. If he wanted to be reappointed for the position, he would endorse that.

According to the New Jersey Pinelands Commission’s website, it is an independent state agency whose mission is to “preserve, protect, and enhance the natural and cultural resources of the Pinelands National Reserve, and to encourage compatible economic and other human activities consistent with that purpose.”

Ocean County has three representatives on the Pinelands Commission. Avery was chosen by the Freeholders. The other two representatives are appointed by the governor: Lacey Committeeman Gary Quinn, a builder, and Bay Head Councilwoman D’Arcy Rohan Green, who is on the board of directors of Save Barnegat Bay.

Can Freeholders Influence The Pinelands Commission?

This is not the fi rst time environmentalists have asked the Freeholders to step in and ask their appointee to vote against a pipeline. The county representatives have always given the same answer: “We cannot use our influence on anyone on an autonomous board,” Vicari said.

Vicari is running for re-election to the Board of Freeholders as a member of the Republican Party.

“It’s inappropriate for this board to influence or direct a member of the Pinelands Committee to vote,” said Jack Sahradnik, attorney for the freeholders.

County administrator Carl Block said that he was not aware of any way to remove an appointment like this. It also creates a bad precedent.

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the past.

The Toms River East American All-Stars, led by the sparkling all-around play of Todd Frazier (now the New York Yankees’ starting third baseman after starring at Toms River High School South, Rutgers University and two other major league clubs) prevailed in 1998.

The Lakewood Little League All-Stars won the national title in 1975 when foreign teams were banned from play because of eligibility issues.

One person who knows a thing or two about pressure and memories is Dion Lowe, whose power hitting and blazing fastball propelled Lakewood to immortality.

“Enjoy the journey,” he advised Holbrook, located in Jackson Township. “Have fun.

When it is all said and done, you are winners. I love this tournament. The kids get to have fun.

There is their innocence. There is pressure, but they don’t really feel it as it is all fun. There is more pressure on the parents than there is on the kids. The parents feel more pressure because every parent wants their child to succeed and get a hit. They don’t want their child to be the reason their team lost the game.”

Lowe watched Holbrook advance to the LLBWS with a win over the Maryland state champion in the Mid-Atlantic Regional Tournament final on ESPN that cemented their placement in the World Series.

“I love Holbrook’s team spirit,” he said. “I just think they are winners. Go out there and play ball. They took the sting out of that Maryland team. They understood once Holbrook put that seven spot - that crooked number - on the board that it was it. I am really pulling for them and I can’t wait to watch.”

Lowe credited Lakewood co-managers Dick Work and Butch Belitrand and coach Alex Edwards for keeping the team mentally sharp.

“We did not feel any pressure,” said Lowe, who pitched and played third base and shortstop. “They did a good job of keeping us on an even keel. They prepared us and worked our behinds off. We had no time to worry about pressure.”

Lowe, who resides in Atlanta where he works in the behavioral health field, said the coaching staff read the team telegrams to loosen it up.

“They expressed well wishes from all over the place whether they were from people from either Lakewood or Jackson,” he said. “They read them to us before we went to bed and that is why I don’t think anyone felt anything. The telegrams arrived on yellow pieces of paper.

Our coaches had them in a stack. Everyone congratulated us for getting that far. It was best of luck stuff. It was really cool how our coaches tempered the pressure.”

Ken Kondek, an East American coach, offered advice for Holbrook.

“Just have fun,” he said. “For most of the kids, this is a once in a lifetime experience.

When I was in Williamsport, it was probably the best vacation I ever had. Enjoy it. You will have memories that you will never forget. This group created a bond and that bond is still there. All of the boys still talk to one another.

Todd texts his friends and they text him back.

They are still in touch like it was yesterday.”

East American was managed by Mike Gay-

The Manchester Times, August 26, 2017, Page 5 nor. Another coach was Joe Franceschini, whose son, Joe, was a team member.

“Our job as coaches was to keep the boys loose,” Kondek said. “Have fun, Holbrook, and enjoy the experience. You can only be 12 years old once in your life. How many times will you go to Williamsport as a player?”

East American’s starting catcher was Brad Frank, whose father, Bill, enjoyed a highly successful coaching career at Toms River High School East where he piloted the Raiders’ baseball team. The elder Frank said 10 family members attended each game in Williamsport where East American was 5-0.

“The key is for the coaches to keep it fun for the boys, especially at that age,” the elder Frank said. “Have fun, keep the pressure off and they will produce. I think Mike Gaynor did a good job with that. It was like it was magical. It was like something you see in the movies. Everything fell into place.”

“Coach Franceschini did a great job with the kids,” Kondek said. “He kept them loose. We jumped into the pool with them and played ping pong. Todd (the winning pitcher in the championship game) was our ping pong champion as he took on everyone. We played chicken in the pool. One reporter said, ‘You guys are in the pool and Japan (which lost to East American in the championship game) is out there practicing.’ We said, ‘OK.’ “ Rich Cunningham, an avid East American fan, also kept the team loose, donning a gorilla outfit. His attire resulted in the team being known as the Beast of the East.

“Casey Gaynor (a team member and a son of Gaynor’s) won a beast doll at the Eastern Regionals in Connecticut and it became our mascot,” Kondek said. “Rich was just a parent who was interested in the team. He did not even have a child on the team. All I know is that our kids had a lot of fun. Some kids got homesick and some did not, but that’s par for the course. The boys all bonded and it is still like one big happy family.”

Lakewood’s winning pitcher was Bobby DelConte, who offered Holbrook advice.

“Don’t lose and if you lose don’t cry,” he said. “Don’t be intimidated by what the other teams do or how big they are or whatever. We played against teams that had big kids. Just block it all out. You are there for a reason and you are gonna win. Say this, ‘We’ve come this far. Let’s win it all. We did not come all of this way to lose.’ “ East American’s other team members were Scott Fisher, Eric Campesi, Chris Cardone, Chris Crawford, Mike Belostock, Gabe Gardner, R.J Johansen and Tom Gannon.

Also on the Lakewood roster were Richard DelConte, Gary Edwards, Marc Goldenberg, Kenneth Lawrence, Alex Mendez, Scott Moresco, John Reizer, Wayne Richardson, Scott Schulman, George Starr, Jay Teitelbaum, Richard Work and Paul Zabarsky.

The teams received numerous honors from the sports, entertainment, business and political arenas.

Teitelbaum, an outfielder, urged Holbrook to enjoy the tournament.

“Enjoy every minute of it,” he said. “When you are between the lines on the field take it seriously and just realize you are going to remember this for the rest of your lives. They certainly should enjoy the surroundings of Williamsport and take it all in. Don’t let that pass you by. It was an incredible experience.”

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Courage:

Continued From Page 1 and the public about the importance of the life sciences industry to New Jersey’s local communities.

The award was presented by Dean Parnicas, President & CEO of HealthCare Institute of New Jersey and Co-Chair of We Work for Health New Jersey.

Shepherd, 76, is a 20-year cancer survivor who suffers from a chronic autoimmune disease called myasthenia gravis, which affects the body’s voluntary muscles such as the eyes, arms, legs and diaphragm – muscles used for talking and swallowing.

It is rare, and only about 5 to 14 people in every 100,000 are diagnosed with the disease. Even with extensive treatment, which involves medications and a 5-hour infusion of plasma every other week, patients can be prone to flare-ups that can last hours, days or even weeks.

Despite the odds, Shepherd seems to have positive outlook on life. The mother of

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Continued From Page 1 Lisa Parker in a statement. “I’m proud that these students decided to dedicate a week of their summer vacation to such a worthwhile program.”

In addition to learning the history of the Manchester Township Police Department, the youth cadets were also given a tour of the Ocean County Police Academy in Lakewood and spoke with cadets there, witnessed SWAT demonstrations at the Ocean County Fire Academy, and were taught the basics of physical fitness, first aid and traffic safety.

On the final day of Youth Police Academy, the cadets were treated to a K-9 demonstration by K-9 Officers Marc Micciulla and Steven Wendruff, along with their partners Storm and Lynk.

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three, mother-in-law of two, grandmother of seven and great-grandmother of one has been a volunteer Peer Leader with a Taking Care of Your Health program for the past six years.

“I have had the privilege to hopefully have a positive impact on the many people who have participated in this program. I have had people come into the first session unable to talk, in deep depression and totally introverted, then seen those same people after the six-week course to be the first to speak up, the first to help another participant and yes some have even become Peer Leaders themselves. I hope in some small way I was part of helping these people find their courage, find humor in their lives and love to live with their limitations as I do,” she said.

“My courage doesn’t trumpet or announce its presence for all to laud. It comes from facing adversity head on, it comes from being terrified of the unknown and it comes from others who look to me when they are terrified to help them find their courage.”

“We’re able to teach these cadets about what we as officers do on a daily basis, as well as to let them know that they should never be afraid to approach us to ask for help,” said SRO Cerullo in a statement.

A graduation ceremony and pizza party marked the end of a successful Youth Academy, as Captain Todd Malland of the Manchester Police spoke to the graduating class and they received graduation certificates in front of their friends and family members in the Municipal Complex Courtroom.

Other facilitators of the Youth Police Academy were Sgt. Mike Leming, Ptl. Joseph Reilly, Ptl. Keith Craig, Ptl. Patrick Cervenak, Ptl. Michael Steffen, Ptl. Chris Walaszek, Detective Adam Emmons, Detective Danny Barker, the Ocean County Police Academy, Ocean County SWAT and Manchester First Aid and Rescue Squad.

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Ocean County Schedules Free Document Shredding Days

OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders is offering residents 22 different opportunities to get rid of their residential documents in a secure and safe way.

“Ocean County’s Residential Document Shredding Program kicked off on April 8 at the Berkeley Township Recycling Center in Berkeley Township,” said Ocean County Freeholder Gerry P. Little, who serves as liaison to the county’s award-winning recycling program. “That is the first of 22 different dates for the popular program that is held throughout the County. We have added four more dates this year.

“This program provides a great service to our residents by shredding personal documents and information that otherwise may wind up in regular trash,” Little said.

“With identity theft on the rise, this offers security to our residents and also keeps all of this paper out of the Ocean County Landfill. It’s a win, win.”

In 2016, a total of 102 tons or 204,000 pounds of documents were collected and shredded during the 18 collection dates.

The amount collected is up 16,000 pounds.

“Ocean County is a large county and we make every effort to make this program easily accessible to all our citizens,” said Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari. “This program has been embraced by all of our residents who want to rid their homes of personal papers without worrying about them falling into the hands of people who may use it for the wrong reasons.”

“This program was first started in 2008 and has grown in popularity,” Little said.

The work is being performed by Autoshred of Toms River.

Residents are not required to register for this free program and can bring six boxes or bags each day. The program is for all paper documents and paper forms. Paperclips and staples do not have to be removed.

Little noted the shredding unit features an automatic feeding and dumping system, eliminating the need for human contact with a resident’s documents. Events will run their complete scheduled time or until the truck is full. The truck capacity is 8,000 pounds.

Little said that for residents who prefer

to shred their documents at home, Ocean County offers drop-off boxes at both County recycling centers for shredded office papers.

“Shredded office paper should not be placed with curbside recyclables and instead should be brought to the drop-off boxes at the county recycling centers,” Little said. “The shredded paper cannot be effectively sorted by the County’s recyclable materials processing facility. I encourage our residents to recycle it separately which allows us to produce a viable, marketable commodity.”

Drop-off boxes can be accessed by Building 105 at the Ocean County Southern Recycling Center, 379 Haywood Road, Stafford Township or Building 68 at the Ocean County Northern Recycling Center at 601 New Hampshire Ave., Lakewood.

Little also suggested residents contact their municipal recycling centers to learn whether there is a local drop-off box for shredded office papers.

The following is a list of dates, times and locations for the Residential Document Shredding Program: August 27 at Lakewood Public Works Yard, 1 America Avenue, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

September 16, Long Beach Township Recycling Center, 7910 Long Beach Blvd., 9 to 11 a.m.

September 23, Island Heights Public Works Garage, Lake and Laurel Aves., 9 to 11 a.m.

September 23, Long Beach Township Public Works Garage, 7910 Long Beach Boulevard, Beach Haven Crest, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

September 30, Point Pleasant Beach Public Works Yard, 301 Cooks Road, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

October 7, Point Pleasant Municipal Building, 2233 Bridge Avenue, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

October 14, Manchester Township Public Works Yard, 1360 Route 70, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

October 21, Eaglewood Township Municipal Complex, 146 Division St., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

October 28, Beachwood Municipal Complex, 1600 Pinewald Road, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For more information on the program, contact the Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management at 732-506-5047.

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WHITING – On September 9 come out and move to the sound of Tommy Dee from 6 to 10 p.m. at Deerfield Hall, presented by the Crestwood Village Six Residents Dance Club. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Snacks, dessert, coffee, tea, soda and water will be supplied. Feel free to BYOB and anything you would like to eat at your table. Cost will be $10 per person. If you are coming as a group, please try to get all your

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Tickets are available Monday mornings in Deerfield Hall, 6 Congasia Road, between 10 and 11 a.m. If you are not able to make it in, please call Pat at 732-673-4468 or Michele at 732-350-9026.

October 14 is our Halloween Extravaganza featuring Wild Rose. Get your costumes ready and Mark your calendars.

River Pointe Seeks Vendors For Craft Fair

MANCHESTER – Vendors are needed for a vendor craft fair to be held at the River Pointe Adult Community in Manchester on October 14.

For further information, call Lorraine at 732-657-6057 or 732-754-9429. The event is open to the public and proceeds go to local charities.

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NEW JERSEY – Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino and the Division of Consumer Affairs are urging seniors to avoid becoming the victims of phone fraud schemes and are providing a number of educational tools to help with the effort.

The Division offers brochures online to help consu mers ident if y scams and avoid them. Its latest brochure, Fighting Phone Fraud, also gives information on the federal Do Not Call Registry and how to sign up, along with ways to block robocallers.

The message of the brochures is simple: If you think the call you are receiving is a scam, it probably is.

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“Technology has made it easier for disreputable companies and criminals to prey on senior citizens with a simple phone call, often bullying or cajoling people to part with their money.

These types of scams are despicable,” said Attorney General Porrino. “We want to arm seniors with information to help them avoid becoming victims and also aid regulatory agencies and law enforcement to stop illegal activity before others are hurt.”

New Jersey law also prohibits telemarketers who have not registered with the Division of Consumer Affairs from calling any New Jersey resident, regardless of whether the resident is

on the national Do Not Call Registry or not. Violations of that law can lead to a $10,000 fine for a first offense and up to $20,000 for each subsequent offense.

“There are ways to punish scam autodialer calls in New Jersey, and we urge people who are being subjected to repeated calls to report these efforts to the Division of Consumer Affairs, said Steve Lee, Director of the Division. “Consumers should not engage these callers, but they should make sure to report the phone numbers.”

Those who wish to file a complaint can submit it online.

The scams outlined by the Division in its materials are

varied, but all seek either personal information or money. Here are some examples: A person posing as an agent of the Internal Revenue Service demands money for back taxes.

A person posing as a relative calls, saying he or she is in serious trouble and asks you to send money in order to help.

A person posing as a representative of your electric, gas or water service says that you owe it money and that if it’s not paid now, your service will be shut off.

A caller says he or she is getting in touch on behalf of Medicare or Medicaid and is seeking personal information because you need

a new card.

The advice for all of these is the same. Do not give money. Do not give personal information. Hang up immediately.

In order to limit robocalling and scam calling, consumers first should make sure their phone numbers, both land line and cell, are on the federal Do Not Call Registry, which can be done by phone at 888-382-1222 or online at donotcall.gov.

Unwanted sales calls also can be reported at this line.

Unfortunately, robocallers and scammers will still call.

Third-party services may be able to limit these calls. Information on those services can be obtained at fcc.gov/ consumers/guides/stop-un-

wanted-calls-texts-and-faxes#call-blocking-resources.

Consumers should also know that spam and autodialer text messages are illegal as well. If you are getting unsolicited offers for free merchandise or services via text, do not respond. Instead, report these messages by filing a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (complaints.donotcall. gov) or the Federal Communications Commission (consumercomplaints.fcc. gov).

In addition, if your wireless provider is AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, Sprint or Bell, you can report offending texts by copying and pasting the original text and forwarding it to 7726, free of charge.

Ocean County Offers End-Of-Summer Activities, Rain Or Shine

OCEA N COU NT Y – This area offers an array of intriguing and exciting indoor activities that make it easy to continue a great day of fun regardless of the weather.

“Ocean County is a destination that includes entertainment, history, educational activities and playful venues that will keep the dark clouds from disrupting your fun,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari, the liaison to Ocean County Tourism.

For instance, Jenkinson’s Boardwalk in Point Pleasant Beach features oceanfront dining, arcades, a fun house and the spectacular Jenkinson’s Aquarium with its abundant sea life, penguins, tropical birds and more, providing an enriching indoor experience that is open all year long.

Additionally, on Arnold Avenue in Point Pleasant Beach, shoppers can enjoy classic “Main Street” boutiques, antiques and specialty shops, as well as cafés and various dining options.

“This is a great area to shop local and enjoy some of the vibrant small businesses that Ocean County has to offer,” Vicari added.

In Seaside Heights, indoor arcades are plentiful, and so are the restaurants and bars, both on the boardwalk and on the Boulevard. Many of these venues offer live entertainment depending on the day of the week and the time.

There are also many museums around Ocean County to satisfy the history buffs.

Two of the largest are the Tuckerton Seaport & Baymen’s Museum in Tuckerton, and the New Jersey Maritime Museum in Beach Haven.

As for the unusual, check out Insectropolis in Toms River. This unique ‘bugseum’ is home to thousands of insects to keep your kids dazzled and engaged when outdoor conditions are not the best.

For those who love nature and wildlife, Ocean County is an eco-tourism wonderland with classes

and programs for adults and children available at many of the 20 county parks.

“Although the county parks are wonderful in the sunshine, Cattus Island’s Cooper Envi ron ment al Center and the Jakes Branch Nature Center are both outstanding choices rain or shine,” Vicari said.

In addition, Double Trouble State Park features the Village Interpretive Center in Berkeley Township, which takes visitors back in time with a look at the history and village-life of the Pine Barrens. Other options include the Nature and Interpretive Center at Island Beach State Park, the Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve in Tuckerton, The Lighthouse Center for Natural Resource Education in Waretown and the Barnegat Lighthouse Inter pretive Center in Barnegat Light.

Of course, theater lovers can also fulfill their craving for live performances at one of the many performing arts venues throughout the

county. The Strand Theatre in Lakewood, The Grunin Center for the Arts on the Ocean County College campus in Toms River and the newly re-opened Surflight Theatre in Beach Haven all have events for all ages

during the summer.

“There are plenty of activities available in Ocean County that move the fun indoors,” Vicari said. “Taking advantage of those days to explore all there is to offer here shows you can

never be bored at the Jersey Shore, even in the rain!”

To find links on all of the above, and other things to do in Ocean County, visit OceanCountyTourism.com or facebook.com/tourism oceancounty.

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Crestwood Village II Travel Club Upcoming Trips

WHITING – Crestwood Village II Travel Club Upcoming Trips: October 10: Kitchen Kettle Village and Lunch at Shady Maple Smorgasbord. First we stop for lunch at Lancaster County’s largest smorgasbord featuring 200 feet of deliciously authentic Pennsylvania Dutch cooking. Next it’s on to Kitchen Kettle Village with over 40 local shops, featuring an assortment of homemade foods and gifts. AAA Buggy Rides offers an authentic PA Dutch experience of riding in a horse drawn carriage through the scenic Lancaster County countryside. Price is $65 and includes bus transportation, lunch and driver gratuity. Bus boards at the Harmony Hall Clubhouse, 470 Route 530, at 9:15 a.m. and leaves at 9:30 a.m. Bus arrives back

in Whiting at 6 p.m. Tickets are on sale until Wednesday, September 19.

November 14: Tropicana Atlantic City and Lunch at Carmines, a famous eatery serving scrumptious southern Italian cuisine, plus a $25 casino bonus at the Tropicana Casino.

Price is $48 and includes bus transportation, lunch and driver gratuity. Bus boards at Harmony Hall at 9:45 a.m. and leaves at 10 a.m. Bus arrives back in Whiting at 6:15 p.m. Tickets are on sale until Wednesday, November 8.

Tickets will be on sale in the Harmony Hall Activity Room every Wednesday and Friday from 9:30 to 11 a.m.

For more information, call Linda at 732716-1928 or Fran at 732-581-2290

Technology Workshops At Manchester Branch Library

MANCHESTER – Manchester Branch Library has two technology workshops for adults scheduled in September: Microsoft Word Basics on Friday, September 8 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Learn how to use Microsoft Word to create and format a document.

This class will focus on writing text, adjusting font size, paragraph spacing, saving your document and printing. Registrants should be familiar with using a computer mouse.

Basic Internet On Your Laptop on Wednesday, September 13 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. You will be taught how to do basic Internet searching from your laptop. Find out how go to the pages for a specific company or organization and

look up information on a topic. Knowledge of basic computing is a prerequisite for this class. Make sure the laptop you bring to class is fully charged.

To sign up, call 732-657-7600 or go online to theoceancountylibrary.org. The Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library is located at 21 Colonial Drive.

If you are interested in the above topics but the date or time is inconvenient, you can request a one-on-one lesson by appointment.

Individual one-hour appointments are also available for assistance with many basic technology concerns. For more information, call or inquire at the Service Desk.

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Free Movie Wednesdays At Manchester Branch Library

MANCHESTER – The Manchester Branch Library will screen the following movies on Wednesdays during September. The start times are 12:30, 3:15 and 6 p.m. See them on a large screen without paying the admission fee of a movie theater!

September 6: Bitter Harvest (2017). 103 minutes. Rated R. Drama/Romance/War. The cast includes Max Irons, Samantha Barks and Terence Stamp. Set in 1930s Ukraine, as Stalin advances the ambitions of the communists in the Kremlin, young artist Yuri battles to save his lover Natalka from the Holodomor, a death-by-starvation program that ultimately killed millions of Ukrainians. The Holodomor is a true historical atrocity in which Stalin engineered the “de-population” of the Ukraine.

September 13: Going in Style (2017). 96 minutes. Rated PG-13. Comedy/Crime. The cast includes Michael Caine, Richie Moriarty and Josh Pais. Three senior pals who are living who are barely getting by month to month on fixed incomes decide they have had enough.

So, they plan to rob a bank. The problem is they don’t even know how to handle a gun!

September 20: King Arthur: Legend of the

Sword (2017). 126 minutes. Rated PG-13.

Action/Adventure/Drama. The cast includes Charlie Hunnam, Astrid Bergès-Frisbey and Jude Law. After the murder of his father, young Arthur’s power-hungry uncle Vortigern seizes control of the crown. Robbed of his birthright, he grows up the hard way in the back alleys of the city, not knowing who he truly is. When fate leads him to pull the Excalibur sword from stone, Arthur embraces his true destiny to become a legendary fighter and leader.

September 27: Tommy’s Honour (2016).

112 minutes. Rated PG. Biography/Drama/ Romance. The cast includes Jack Lowden, Peter Mullan and Ophelia Lovibond. Tom and Tommy Morris, father and son pioneers of professional golf, relied on skill, business acumen and working-class street smarts to make Tommy one of the world’s first sports superstars and found the modern game of golf.

There is no registration. For more information call 732-657-7600 or go online to theoceancountylibrary.org. The Manchester Branch of Ocean County Library is located at 21 Colonial Drive.

Life Line Screenings At Whiting United Methodist Church

WHITING – Whiting United Methodist Church is pleased to again offer a preventive health event. Life Line Screening, a leading provider of community-based preventive health screenings, will be in the community on Thursday, October 12. Ultrasound screenings to identify risk factors for Cardiovascular Disease include Carotid Artery (plaque buildup – a leading cause of stroke), Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (an enlargement or weak area in the main blood vessel that carries blood from

the heart to the rest of the body), Peripheral Arterial Disease (hardening of the arteries in the legs), a Heart Rhythm Screening (an EKG to detect Atrial Fibrillation – irregular heartbeat) and an Osteoporosis Risk Assessment for men and women. Being proactive about your health by knowing your risks helps you and your doctor address problems early. Register online today at lifelinescreening.com/communitycircle and receive your “Community Circle” discount and your preferred appointment.

Beginner Ballet Class At Manchester Branch Library

MANCHESTER – On Thursday, September 7 at 10 a.m. you will be able to experience the joy of dancing in an hour-long class that combines both ballet and exercise specifically for adults with no previous ballet experience.

You can learn the basic ballet positions and how to achieve correct posture, muscle usage, balance and grace all while having fun. Please wear socks (if you do not own ballet slippers) and comfortable clothing.

In addition to being currently employed as a librarian with the Ocean County Library,

the instructor, Laurence Krupinski, is an experienced dance instructor. She has trained in both classical ballet and modern dance in New Jersey and New York City for over 20 years.

Please make sure to register for this free adult program, as space is very limited. Go online to theoceancountylibrary.org or call 732-657-7600. Signing a release waiver is required before participation.

The Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library is located at 21 Colonial Drive.

Lakehurst Volunteer Fire Second Annual Comedy Night

LAKEHURST – The Lakehurst Volunteer Fire Company is presenting its 2nd Annual Comedy Night featuring Jimmy Graham on Saturday, October 14 at the Community Center, 207 Center Street.

Dinner, provided by Applebee’s in Manchester, starts at 7 p.m. and the show starts at

8 p.m. Tickets cost $30 at the door and $25 in advance, including a free drink of choice.

All tickets include appetizers, dinner and the show. Beer and will be available for purchase.

Call the Lakehurst Fire Department for tickets at 732-657-1106 or message them on Facebook.

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September 1 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Homeschool T.A.B. (Teen Advisory Board) for ages 12 to 18. Volunteer at the library. Help decorate the library and design teen programs for fun and to earn community service.

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September 18 at 6:30 p.m. – Spanish Tapas.

The entire family is invited. Jennifer Klein, the registered dietician from ShopRite of Manchester will show you how to make these healthy and tasty appetizers to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Please inform library staff if you have any food allergies.

September 28 at 6:30 p.m. – Teen Art Club for ages 12 to 18. Love to paint, draw, or be creative? Have fun and trade tips and ideas with other teens who share your love of art.

Materials will be provided but feel free to bring your own.

Please register for these free programs except where noted to “drop in.” Go online to theoceancountylibrary.org or call 732-657-7600.

For craft/maker projects, all raw materials will be supplied by the library at no additional cost to participants accept where otherwise indicated. For more information, contact Karyn Beltle, the Teen Services Librarian at the Manchester Branch Library.

Village 5 Resident Club Events

WHITING – The Resident Club at Village 5 is hosting the following events in September: A dance is on September 8 from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Hilltop Clubhouse, 325 Schoolhouse Road, featuring music by Don Pesce.

Snacks, set up drinks, dessert and coffee will be supplied. BYOB. Cost is $8 in advance and $10 at the door. Tickets can be purchased every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Clubhouse. Call Debbie for more information at 201-618-8514.

The next flea market is on September 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 325 Schoolhouse Road. There will be over 50 friendly vendors to check out with great bargains. The kitchen will be open for breakfast and lunch. Flea markets are held every third Saturday of the month. The October flea market is on October 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 pm. If you are interested in renting a table, the cost is $10. Call Doug for more information at 908-361-8412.

Christ Lutheran Church To Host Oktoberfest

WHITING – Christ Lutheran Church will host Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 28 at 1:30 p.m. at 40 Schoolhouse Road.

The event will be catered by Sebastian’s Schnitzelhaus and feature a “German Platter” buffet dinner with Apfelstrudel for dessert. Donation is $20 per person.

Tickets may be purchased Sundays after service and at the church during the week.

Come help us celebrate Martin Luther’s 500th Birthday with songs, a skit and fun activities.

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Book Study For Baby Boomers – Born Between 1946 & 1964

WHITING – The Whiting United Methodist Church will host a book study for Boomers!

We will be discussing the demographic changes that come with a timeline that gives Boomers a past, the present and a presumed future of the generation. “Boomer Spirituality” written by Craig Kennet Miller is a guide to how the Baby Boomer generation has had an impact on every phase of life.

Boomers are now in the second half of life because of longer life spans. But the reality is our society is ill-prepared for the wave that is coming. As the Boomer generation navigates dramatic change as it ages, it will be informed by a unique spirituality that was forged in the tumultuous years of the 1960’s

and 1970’s. This book study will guide you to the way Boomers view the world and look to the future. If you are struggling to find your path, this book study is for you!

It provides a thread of conviction that God still loves us!

The book study will be on successive Wednesday evenings at the church beginning on September 13 at 7 p.m. We will explore each chapter of the book for seven weeks.

You do not need to be present for all sessions, but it is encouraged.

If you have any questions, or to sign up for this book study, please call the church office at 732-350-6878. We are located at 55 Lacey Road.

Village IV Dinner & Movie

WHITING – Crestwood Village IV Senior Citizens Club will be offering a dinner and a movie night on September 22, featuring the movie Hidden Figures.

This movie is about a team of female African-American mathematicians who helped to calculate the orbits for the space program.

Hidden Figures is the incredible untold story of these three amazing women.

The price of the dinner and movie is only $6.

Movie is only $2. Our dinner for this night is a choice of ham or corned beef with all the

trimmings. Doors open at 4 p.m. and the dinner will be served as soon as it is ready. Cake and coffee will be served after dinner. For the movie, come and sit at our tables and enjoy your cake and coffee and meet new friends.

The movie starts at 6 p.m.

The movie is rated PG and runtime is 1 hour and 27 minutes. According to the reviews on Amazon, it is rated 5 stars. We will be selling the tickets on Mondays from 10 to 11 a.m. and from 5 to 6 p.m. If you have any questions, please call Jerry at 732-350-0230, ext. 15.

Glorigals At St. Stephen’s Church

WHITING – The Glorigals will be at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church on September 17 at 2 p.m. The dancers have created a wonderful show to share with the community.

While they change, different people from

the group will sing or dance. Homemade refreshments will be served. Tickets may be purchased at the door. Suggested donation is $5. Call Stefanie at 732-350-2904 for details.

Chess Club Meetings

MANCHESTER – Every Friday in the Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library’s young adult area, chess lovers of all levels are invited to play in a relaxed, uncompetitive atmosphere. Meet people who share a love of

the game and teach the skills to new players.

No registration is required. Participants are encouraged to bring their own chess boards.

The club meets from 12 to 5 p.m. at 21 Colonial Drive.

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WHITING – Audubon Bingo at Pine Ridge, 73 Martin Drive, is held every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome.

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The History channel documentary series explores the world of antique “picking” as Mike and Frank travel across the country to hunt for America’s most valuable relics, learning the unique stories behind them as they go. The pair aims to give these forgotten antiques, often

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LAKEHURST – Central Ocean Rotary will be hosting “An Evening with Spiritual Medium Nini Grace” on Friday, October 6 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the La Bove Grande, 800 Route 70. All proceeds will benefit the People’s Pantry Relief Center in Toms River. Come and enjoy an incredible, moving experience with the talented Nini Grace as she wows you with her ability

to speak to those who have crossed over and relay messages that everyone will be eager to hear. In addition, enjoy a delicious hot dinner buffet, coffee and dessert. Cash bar will also be available. Tickets cost $60 per person. For more information and to order tickets, please log onto facebook.com/centraloceanrotary and click on the events tab at the top of the page.

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Village 5 Women’s Social Club

WHITING – The Village 5 Women’s Social Club will be having their next meeting on September 19 (third Tuesday of the month) at 1 p.m., but women start gathering at 12:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided. Membership dues are $4 per year and will be payable at the meeting. Smaller meetings have been occurring because our membership has dwindled over the years, but new members are always welcome. All women from all the Crestwood Villages, as well as all of Ocean County are welcome to join the club. It is a social club where we meet to play various games, host speakers and generally have a fun time getting to know new people.

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and want to have an afternoon of fun, come and join us. Volunteers are needed for the flea market table and to hold various offices. In the past the group has played bingo, held pot luck lunches, ice cream socials, and hosted speakers from hospice, libraries, rehabs and balance centers. Coffee and tea are provided at each meeting, and cake mixes are given out for someone to take home and come back with a baked good for the next month. If there is something you would like to do, the club is open to all suggestions, whether it’s going on the River Lady in Toms River, to playing a different game.

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Throwback Thursday Movie At Manchester Branch Library

MANCHESTER – On Thursday, September 7 at 1 p.m., the Manchester Branch Library will show and discuss the 1967 film “You Only Live Twice” in their classic movie program Throwback Thursday, which meets once per month on the first Thursday.

When an American space capsule is swallowed up by what they believe to be a Russian spaceship, World War III nearly breaks out. The British Government, however, suspects that other powers are at work since the space craft went missing near Japan. James Bond discovers

S.P.E.C.T.R.E. is the force behind the theft but its motives are far from clear. He must first find out where the captured space capsule is held before America and Russia initiate a nuclear catastrophe. The cast includes: Sean Connery, Akiko Wakabayashi and Mie Hama. This drama film is 117 minutes long and is rated PG. There is no registration for this free adult program. For more information, go online to theoceancountylibrary.org or call 732-657-7600.

The Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library is located at 21 Colonial Drive.

NARFE Fall Meeting Schedule

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 new and current members.

Our fall meeting schedule is as follows: September 18: Guest speaker concerning hearing problems October 16: Guest speaker from Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield to discuss changes for 2018 November 20: Election of officers, speaker TBD December 4: Christmas luncheon, location TBD Any questions or further information, please call Janet Adams at 732-279-3857 or Phyllis Papa at 732-849-9247.

Jersey Shore Doll Club Meeting

TOMS RIVER – The Jersey Shore Doll Club meets the first Tuesday of each month. The next meeting will be on September 5 at 2:30 p.m. at Artisan’s Restaurant, 1171 Hooper Avenue. The meeting program will be a report of the United

Federation of Doll Collectors Convention, and members will display souvenir dolls that they received at luncheons or other conventions.

Lunch cost is $21. For more information, call Rachel at 732-506-0719.

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–Photo by Sara Grillo James Fakult, President of JCP&L and Joe Hill, President of Pine Belt Nissan, kick off a promotion offering a $10,000 rebate on the 2017 Nissan Leaf.

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By Sara Grillo TOMS RIVER – Some people may feel that electric cars are merely transportation for hippies and millennials. But a new offer between Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) and Nissan is offering a $10,000 rebate to customers interested in going electric. The offer applies to the 2017 all-electric Nissan Leaf.

“I’m excited to introduce a great, great offer and take a look at this all-electric vehicle. It’s a super opportunity for our customers,” said James Fakult, President of JCP&L at an August 17 kick-off event at Pine Belt Nissan on Route 37.

In order to qualify, JCP&L customers only need to produce two items: a copy of their electric bill and an official program flyer, and bring them both to a participating Nissan dealership. The offer runs until September 30.

Mark Durbin, Energy Delivery & State Communications Manager at JCP&L said that Nissan approached them asking if they could offer the deal to their electric customers, and they said yes.

In addition to the $10,000 rebate, Durbin said the federal government also offers up to $7,500 in tax credits for electric vehicles, and in New Jersey plug-in vehicles are exempt from sales tax.

“You can come in here and do pretty well, save almost half the price of a vehicle,” he said.

The 2017 Nissan Leaf, which retails from $30,000 to $36,000, can drive for a smooth, quiet 107 miles on a single charge, gives off zero emissions and comes in three trim models. Its seats are leather, heated and its hatchback-style trunk can fit up to five suitcases.

Pine Belt Nissan Sales Representative Stefano Albanese explained the biggest difference between the Leaf and a traditional gas car – “filling it up.”

“Unlike taking the time out of your day getting gas or even an oil change, you just plug it in,” he said.

Albanese said there’s two ways of charging the Leaf while on the go: a quick charge that takes 30 minutes and gives you about an 80 percent charge, or using a triple charge cord found at dealerships or one of 30,000 public electric charging stations.

Pine Belt Nissan President Joe Hill said there are two charging stations at the dealership that customers can use for free, even overnight. They can come in handy, especially for people traveling

down Route 37 on their way back from the beach.

Hitting a “zero emissions” button near the Leaf’s steering wheel will bring up a list of the eight closest charging stations on your navigation panel.

It will also free up more miles to drive, but slow the acceleration a bit.

Another perk: instead of guessing how many miles you have left to drive based on how close your gas gauge is to empty, the Leaf counts the miles down as your drive.

Hill said Pine Belt Nissan sells a good amount of Leafs, considering Toms River is not a big metropolitan area.

“We sell probably over the year a dozen or so, which in this area is not bad,” he said, adding, “You don’t get that many commuters from Toms River to New York City.”

The Leaf has been the most popular electric car for the dealership, and a good fit for someone who is environmentally conscious and not commuting hundreds of miles a day.

“Electric vehicles are becoming more popular as people recognize the environmental and sustainability benefits they offer,” said Fakult in a statement. “This rebate from Nissan is designed to help get even more of these environmentally friendly vehicles on the road.”

The Nissan Leaf has been around since 2010.

“Despite its age, it’s still doing well,” said Cynthia Maves, who manages business development for the Leaf.

Although its design has stayed the same, there have been substantial improvements since 2010, such as a bigger battery and better heating system.

“You’re actually getting more range on the same amount of battery power now than back in 2012,” she said.

Consumers can expect to see a redesigned body style and an even bigger battery in the 2018 Leaf model, which prices and specs will be released for in September.

Maves also said state colleges like Rutgers University may currently be using some Leaf cars for transporting students around campus, and Indiana University just acquired four.

For a copy of the official program flyer and a list of all participating dealerships, visit first energycorp.com/nissanrebateNJ. For information about the Nissan Leaf, visit nissanusa.com/ electric-cars/leaf.

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Former Staten Island Yankees Leader Joe Ricciutti Named As New BlueClaws President

LAKEWOOD – Shore Town Baseball is pleased to announce that Joe Ricciutti has been named President & General Manager of the BlueClaws. Ricciutti was president of the Staten Island Yankees from 2007 through 2011 and was recognized by Ballpark Digest as the Minor League Executive of the Year in 2008.

Since 2011, Ricciutti has been the Assistant Vice President, University Event Management at Columbia University, where he led the division that provides event management, venue rental, and food and beverage services for over 34,000 events annually across the Columbia University campuses. Ricciutti oversaw a staff of over 150 full-time and 250 part-time employees and the business grew significantly in his six years at Columbia. He had previously worked for both the Staten Island Yankees from 2001 to 2004 and Columbia University from 2004 to 2007.

“We are thrilled to be able to lure Joe back to baseball and to have him lead the BlueClaws,” said Art Matin, managing member Shore Town Baseball. Matin added, “Joe did a great job in overseeing the Staten Island Yankees for Mandalay Baseball. We saw a remarkable increase in attendance, sponsorship, and fan satisfaction over those five seasons. We expect that his extensive experience at Columbia University and the Staten Island Yankees in leading event operations, managing food and beverage services, interacting with sponsors, and in helping create positive fan experiences will be an asset for the BlueClaws community.”

“I am excited to be working with Art Matin, Bill Luby, and Bob Tamashunas again,” said Ricciutti. “They are an outstanding ownership group with extensive experience in owning and operating minor league baseball teams.”

While a native of Staten Island, Ricciutti is

no stranger to the Jersey Shore, having spent summers over the last 25 years in Lavallette with his family.

“I am honored to be working with such a talented front office staff and look forward to building on the great foundation they put in place. The BlueClaws’ success in attendance over so many consecutive seasons is a testament to their commitment to creating one of the best family entertainment experiences in the business,” said Ricciutti.

“The first order of business for me is to get a sense of the operation during the remaining games of the season, talk to staff, fans, and move into the off-season with an informed perspective on ways to further enhance to what is an already outstanding organization.”

The BlueClaws are the Jersey Shore’s top stop for affordable, family entertainment.

They have led the South Atlantic League in average or overall attendance in all 16 years of operation.

The BlueClaws regular season concludes on Monday, September 4. Tickets to all remaining BlueClaws regular season home games are available by calling 732-9017000, option 2 or online at BlueClaws.com.

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Technology offers all of us the opportunity to do amazing things every day that would have been unimaginable even 10 years ago.

The advent and popularity of smartphones, such as the iPhone, has made our lives more convenient to the world around us than it has ever been.

Our goal is to allow us an opportunity to connect people to the world around them in ways they may have forgotten, or never known in the first place; using the most advanced hearing technology available. Several hearing aid manufacturers including GN Resound and Starkey have developed hearing instruments which are iPhone compatible. What do patients like the most about this interactive breakthrough in hearing technology?

Here’s what we’ve gathered:

The ability to stream phone calls, music, videos, FaceTime calls, and Siri from you cell phone straight to your hearing aids.

The ability to make subtle adjustments for environmental changes with the touch of a finger, and that your iPhone remembers those settings, so the next time you return to your favorite places, you won’t need to make the same adjustments.

The ability to use your iPhone as an additional microphone during conversations-place it on a table at a busy restaurant and connect with friends, family, and other loved ones more clearly.

The ability to use your iPhone as a detector to find lost or misplaced hearing aids…GPS The convenience of all of these features in one handheld, easy-to-use device that you already carry with you

Dr. Izzy and his staff are always available to answer most of your questions regarding your hearing health.

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Back-To-School Health Checklist

TOMS RIVER – It is the time of year when parents trek to the store to stock up on notebooks, pencils, backpacks, lunchboxes and many other things on their back-to-school checklist. It should also be the time parents take a moment to assure their children’s health is in order, before heading back to school.

Community Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, urges parents to make children’s health just as important as those school supplies or new outfit for the first day of school, and offers the following health checklist with important questions.

Has your child completed a back-to-school physical? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, schools often require physicals to ensure students’ vaccinations are upto-date. These exams also provide an opportunity to monitor your child’s health on a year-to-year basis to ensure he or she is hitting milestone benchmarks. In addition to going over questions about lifestyle behaviors and personal and family medical history, your health care provider will also check vital signs, and perform heart, lung, abdominal, head, neck and neurological exams.

Have you scheduled a vision screening for your child recently? A visit to the eye doctor for a comprehensive eye exam is an important part of overall health. If your child is having a problem seeing the blackboard, it can affect their academic success. Also check with your child’s ophthalmologist for the proper glasses to wear when playing contact sports.

Are your child’s immunizations up-to-date? Be sure to review any missed or new immunizations at your child’s check up. If you have recently moved from another state, check with your pediatrician to make sure your child meets the state’s immunization regulations. New Jersey schools require specific immunizations based on the age of your child. For a full list of vaccinations

required for preschool/child care, school and college entry in New Jersey, visit nj.gov/health/ cd/imm_requirements/.

Does your child receive medication on a regular basis for a chronic problem? Any health problems should be made known to the school.

School nurses and teachers should be informed, especially if they are the ones to administer the medicine. Speak with them before school begins and work out an emergency action plan.

Has your child had a hearing test recently? If your child is listening to the television or music at a loud volume, or tends to favor one ear over the other when listening, it may be a sign of hearing loss.

Have you updated your emergency contacts?

Make sure your child’s emergency contacts on file with their school are accurate and current.

If you move or change a number, correct it the next day. The child’s physician and dentist need to be listed.

Does your child play sports? Consider scheduling cardiac and concussion screenings. Cardiac screenings can help detect underlying cardiac issues in young athletes and confirm that your child is healthy and ready to play. With a reported increase in concussions in sports like youth soccer, cheerleading, football and hockey, and even playground injuries, it’s important to have a cognitive baseline in case of a concussion.

The RWJBarnabas Health Matthew J. Morahan III Health Assessment Center for Athletes provides statewide education, evaluation and assessment of sports injury and sports-related cardiac and concussion screenings. For information about upcoming screenings, call 973-322-7913.

To find a pediatrician or specialist affiliated with Community Medical Center, visit rwjbh. org/community and click on “Our Doctors”, or call our free physician referral service at 1-888724-7123.

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

What’s In Your Meatball?

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. Imagine a large white bowl where you toss in the ingredients to make meatballs. You expect them to be delicious and juicy if you put in the following ingredients right?

Ground beef Bread crumbs An egg Chopped onion Parsley and garlic Salt and pepper That is the basic recipe. You mash that together with your hands, forming meatballs and then simmer them in spaghetti sauce. Does it turn out tasty every time? Perhaps in your kitchen it does.

Now let’s consider your health, and you are the meatball. I’ll show you the pharmaceutical equivalent of all these classic “ingredients” designed to get you healthy. Here goes: Ground beef = Sleeping pills Bread crumbs = Antidepressants An egg = Statin cholesterol drugs Chopped onion = Pain killers Parsley and garlic = Acid reducers Salt and pepper = Blood sugar pills What’s in your meatball?

The average “meatball recipe” consists of 13 medications per day. Does this recipe sound good? Many of you have agreed to it, whether or not it resonates with your personal health convictions. Do you feel foolish for wanting to use natural remedies? Do you worry that herbal extracts and vitamins are not approved by the FDA? There are many reasons you have become this meatball. Probably because 80 drug ads are aired every hour of every day, on American TV. One out of every three people asks their doctor

about drug commercials seen on TV. “My recipe above is slim, when you consider that the average person takes 13 medications per day.”

It’s not always due to careless prescribing practices. No fingers are being pointed here. In fact, many innocent mistakes happen because your medication list is not complete, or current at each doctor ’s office. Regardless, the mistake affects you and only you.

Mistakes are dangerous. Because we, as a nation, are so heavily medicated, I am confident this meatball recipe needs revisions. It needs a complete make-over immediately! Everyone’s so worried about heroin and other illicit drugs but do you realize that there are 10 times more deaths per year from improperly administered prescription medications?

Some people experience a sudden adverse reaction and get rushed to the Emergency Room. 106,000 people never get to go back home to finish what they were doing. You take it for granted that your pills are safe don’t you? Prescriptions are handed to you super-fast. Picture money shooting out of an ATM super-fast like that.

The intention of my blog is to force you to face reality and think about your future. I’m very aware as a pharmacist for almost 30 years, that some meds are necessary, but some are not.

It’s my responsibility to make sure you understand there’s a risk to taking every pill you take, just like a potential advantage. Your risk is understated at the time the prescription is placed in your hand.

Your true risk may not even come to your awareness until it is too late. Make sure your meatball recipe is right for you.

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BlueClaws Extravaganza Returns For Third Season

LAKEWOOD – The BlueClaws Extravaganza returns for a third year on Saturday, September 2 at FirstEnergy Park, featuring family fun, vendors and a celebration of The Beatles.

The event is a full day of family fun, starting at 3:30 p.m. and running through that night’s 7:05 p.m. BlueClaws game against Kannapolis, the Chicago White

Sox affiliate.

When the gates open at 3:30 p.m., kids can enjoy free rides and a petting zoo along the outf ield concourse. Rides include the Polar Ext reme Obstacle Course, Giant Carousel Bouncer, Wild One Obstacle Course and the Chaos Obstacle Course. Outside the park, there will be Touch-a-Truck and even more

games. After the game, Kids Run the Bases thanks to Investors Bank. There will also be select food and drink specials, plus three food trucks: Empanada Guy, Jake’s Crab Shack and Fork in the Road.

Throughout the day, there will be special craft vendors as part of a Vendor Village. Those interested in becoming a

craft vendor and selling items during the BlueClaws Extravaganza can call Jamie Stone at 732-901-7000, ext. 110.

Fans can watch the two teams take batting practice during the afternoon and beginning at 6 p.m., and then the BlueClaws will have a special Team Autograph Signing on the field. A BlueClaws Team Poster will be available for purchase at the event.

The BlueClaws will be celebrating Beatles Night at the game, in honor of the 50th anniversary of the release of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.

Britishmania, a Beatles tribute band, will be playing live from 5 to 7 p.m. as part of the TD Bank Summer Concert Series.

BlueClaws players will be wearing special Beatles-themed jerseys, modeled after the Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band album. The jerseys will be auctioned off to benefit BlueClaws Charities and their Community Partners Program. Dr. Kenneth Womack, author of Maximum Volume: The Life of Beatles Producer George Martin, The Early Years, will be on hand to sign copies of his book.

A BlueClaws game ticket is all that is required for admission. To order tickets, call 732-901-7000, option 2 or visit BlueClaws.com. The BlueClaws are the Jersey Shore’s top stop for affordable, family entertainment. They have led the South Atlantic League in average or overall attendance in all 17 years of existence.

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DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Home is family owned and operated. Founded

by Donald & Wanda DeGraff in 1979 in historic downtown Lakehurst. The building itself has a funeral history dating back to the early 1900’s. “Our father was the type of person who was so very compassionate and caring,” said Sherry DeGraff, Manager. “He was an entrepreneur, involved in a number of businesses, but his love was always for the funeral industry.”

DeGraff’s mother Wanda is still alive and “still our boss, even if she won’t admit it,” said DeGraff, and her father, Donald passed away in 2004.

Growing up with the funeral business surrounding her, DeGraff said she learned from an early age how to treat customers in their time of need. “You handle people in the same way you would want your own family handled, “said DeGraff. “You have to be a good listener, have a lot of compassion and be very flexible.

While the core values – compassion, respect and flexibility – have not changed for the DeGraff family, the trends in the funeral business have.

Years back, cremations were rare and some religious affiliations did not hold them in high favor. In 1990 the DeGraff family saw the future trends were leaning toward cremation, as a result, their daughter Sherry opened DeGraff Cremation Service offering a wide variety of cremation service options. The move towards more cremation represents the largest shift in the funeral industry. In fact, many consumers believe the cremation

itself is performed at the individual funeral home or cremation service they hired. This is not correct.

Crematories are owned by cemeteries. Most people are surprised when they hear that. Many people are unaware that cremation must be authorized by a spouse or blood kin under New Jersey State Law. This can cause undue stress for people who do not have a spouse or family.

In 2004, New Jersey law provides for the des- DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Home has been family-owned and operated at 119 Union Avenue, ignation of an individual Lakehurst since 1979. Visit www.degrafffuneralhome.com or call 732-657-7868. to control the funeral or cremation of another person regard- services themselves have evolved decisions have been made, sparing less of whether the named person is over the years. While the typical uncertainty and confusion at a time related by marriage or blood. People viewing, church service and burial when emotional stress may make in relationships involving unmarried schedule is still largely followed by decisions difficult. Although pre-arco-habitants, or just close personal many, other families choose what is ranging might sound morbid, it isn’t. friends may find this provision benefi- known as “celebration of life” to re- It is part of sensible estate planning. cial. This designated person is called focus mourning one’s death towards Upon your passing, the truth is that a “Funeral Representative” and must celebrating one’s full life and its im- most people don’t have any idea how be named as such in a will. With this pact on others. Especially in troubled to get started, what they should know designation, they can bypass any economic times, the cost factor of a or who they can turn to. Pre-planning blood kin and can authorize crema- funeral is a concern for many families. your funeral can significantly minimize tion and control the funeral. Choosing Cremation and traditional funeral ser- the many stresses and pressures that cremation for final disposition in lieu vices are often comparable in price, accompany the grieving process of of traditional burial does not change through numerous options such as losing a loved one. A properly strucservice options for a family. In addition viewings, final disposition and other tured preplan can not only ensure that to cremation, the services can still in- factors that can increase or reduce your loved ones know what to do, but clude a traditional viewing, memorial the overall cost of a funeral. DeGraff can also make sure your bequests are service at the funeral home or church said, “Our prices are very affordable efficiently implemented. By reducing or graveside services when or if the because we’re still an old-fashioned many of the obvious family pressures, cremains are placed in a cemetery. funeral home.” DeGraff Lakehurst this provides some extra time for them Additionally, said DeGraff, the funeral Funeral Home offer pre-arrangement to work through some of the other services. Although nobody likes to struggles such as dealing with grief think or talk about dying, it is one of the and loss, notifying your loved ones, facts of life we all must eventually face. designing your obituary, writing a The sad truth is, thousands of people eulogy and creating the best possible die (whether expected or unexpect- way to celebrate and memorialize edly) each year without the proper your life. “I think the personalization end- of-life plan in place. Making of a funeral is important,” said Defuneral arrangements at the time of Graff. “We’re willing to work with just loss is extremely difficult for those about anything that a family wants left behind. Pre-arranging ensures to do, even if they think it might be that your family and funeral director away from tradition. We can make it know exactly what kind of funeral you happen.” want. Families tend to take comfort at DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Home is the time of death, simply from know- located at 119 Union Avenue, Lakeing their loved one’s funeral reflects hurst. If you would like more informatheir wishes. When the funeral and tion, please call our dedicated staff sometimes even payment, have been at 732-657-7868 or you may visit our arranged in advance, most of the website at degrafffuneralhome.com

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Inside The Law How Much Automobile Insurance Should I Purchase

By Robert C. Shea, Esq. & Michael J. Deem, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates

The State of New Jersey has a comprehensive system of laws with respect to compulsory automobile insurance. The statutes require the owners of every automobile registered and garaged in this state to purchase an insurance policy that includes bodily injury liability coverage in the event someone makes a claim against them; uninsured motorist coverage should they become involved in an accident with an uninsured driver; and personal injury protection (PIP/No-Fault) coverage should they incur medical expenses following an automobile collision, loss of income or loss of essential services.

The two primary purposes of compulsory insurance are to provide prompt compensation to persons injured in automobile collisions and to ensure the existence of financially responsible persons to satisfy those claims. Thus, the law permits the owners of automobiles to purchase insurance to protect their own assets if they are sued by a person who is injured because of the negligent operation of their automobile (a “third party” liability claim) and to provide coverage to them, to resident family members and to occupants of their automobiles if they are injured in an accident caused by a person who is uninsured or underinsured (a “first party” UM/UIM claim).

Our insurance laws provide the owner of an automobile with a choice of three different types of policies: 1). A “standard” policy includes all of the liability, UM/UIM and PIP coverage required by New Jersey law; 2). A “basic” policy provides no liability or UM/UIM coverage and only limited PIP; and 3). A “special” policy is available only to persons who qualify for Medicaid and provides only limited emergency PIP benefits. I recommend that you purchase a standard policy.

A standard policy provides liability and uninsured motorist coverage with minimum limits of $15,000 per person and $30,000 per accident; however, a policyholder has the option to purchase additional uninsured and underinsured

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motorist coverage up to $250,000/500,000 split limits or $500,000 single limit. I recommend that you purchase automobile insurance with liability and UM/UIM coverage in the amount of $500,000 single limit.

In addition, you should purchase a personal catastrophe umbrella with liability limits of $1,000,000. Some insurance companies offer an “umbrella” with UM/UIM coverage of $1 million. If your company does not offer this coverage, I suggest that you increase the liability and UM/UIM limits on your automobile policy to $1,000,000.

These recommendations are more than the minimum limits required by New Jersey law and more that the average policyholder; however, they will provide you with the maximum insurance protection if you are sued by another person or if you are injured in an automobile accident.

In addition to liability and UM/UIM coverage, standard policies provide PIP benefits with medical expenses up to $250,000 and a deductible of $250. The law provides a policyholder with the option to reduce the amount of medical expenses to as low as $15,000 and to increase the deductible to as high as $2,500. The amount of savings for either of these options does not justify the loss in benefits. Thus, I recommend that you reject all of the options and purchase the full PIP coverage provided by the standard policy.

The ownership of an automobile is a serious undertaking with serious risks and obligations. If you own a car, you must accept the responsibility to purchase an insurance policy that will provide you and your family with adequate coverage if you or they are injured in an accident and that will protect your assets if someone else is injured.

Choose your insurance coverage wisely.

Please feel free to contact the attorneys at R.C. Shea & Associates for a free review of your automobile insurance policy.

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732-364-7580. (t/n) COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot.

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Omar F. Almallah, M.D., FACS, FABES, FAAO Founder & Board Certified Ophthalmologist Susskind & Almalluh Eye Associates, P.A. First Ophthalmologist in Toms River to implant the New XEN Gel Stent for Glaucoma Dr. Omar F. Almallah is a distinguished ophthalmologist who has been practicing medicine for nearly thirty years. He is the founder of Susskind & Almallah Eye Associates, P.A. where he specializes in treating cataracts and glaucoma. Over the course of his career, Dr. Almallah has treated over t went y thousand cases of cataracts and garnered a reputation for his expert and compassionate patient care in New Jersey’s Ocean and Monmouth C ounties. W ith of f ic es in Brick, Toms River, Marlboro, and Barnegat, Dr. Almallah is an internationally recognized ocular surgeon and is at the forefront of glaucoma treatment. He was the first ophthalmologist in the area to per fo r m c analoplast y for glaucoma and now the first ophthalmologist in Toms River to

implant the new XEN Gel Stent.

Dr. A lmallah states “ this new device is a major development in the treatment of open angle glaucoma”. Dr. Almallah explains that this new device may replace older procedures such as trabeculectomy and tube shunts. The physician can often get the eye pressure down, but of ten the pressure goes dangerously low or after scarring occurs, the pressure goes back up. The new XEN Stent is designed to prevent the pressure from dropping dangerously low and the pressure can be maintained at a normal level.

The procedure can also be done with no sutures or cutting of the conjunctiva and for a “suture-less filter” and generally takes less than 10 minutes in skilled hands.

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By Robert Verderese On Route 70 in Toms River, a premiere preschool specializing in early childhood development, The Goddard School offers programs and services for infants, toddlers, preschool, pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, as well as before/after care and summer camp until age 12.

Led by onsite owner, Alisa Khaitan, alongside Educational Director, Meredith Compton, and Jessica Montalbano, Alisa’s assistant, The Goddard Schools overarching aim is to foster, in a safe, loving and nur turing environment, the emotional and cognitive development of each child, helping children develop into joyful, confident learners who are prepared for success in school and in life. So what makes The Goddard School on Route 70 stand out from other preschools? For star ters, the school places a strong emphasis on family involvement: “a cornerstone of our school is that we are extremely family-based.

We coordinate many activities and events that we invite the parents to throughout the year, such as family barbeques, a Not-So-Scary Haunted House, Breakfast with Santa and many other themed-based activities th roug hout the yea r,” Alisa says.

Indeed, open communication with parents is of the utmost impor t ance at T he Goddard School of Route 70. On a daily ba sis, t ea che r s a nd pa re nt s collaborate with one another to ensure that each child’s needs are met with g reat satisfac-

tion. “Parents are comforted knowing they can always find us here. We are available to help them all the time,” Jessica says. This ongoing communication promotes a more positive self-esteem in the children, and ultimately prepares them for kindergarten and beyond.

Another feature that differentiates The Goddard School from other schools is their philosophy that children learn best through play and when they are having f u n. Me re d it h ex pla i n s t he school’s play-based approach i n the followi ng way: “O u r fun-filled learning techniques are effective in that children are more apt to remember lessons if they have fun doing them. Children are more inclined to show eagerness toward learning if they are enjoying themselves.”

For example, if children learn about the planets by singing a fun song about them, they will likely remember that song and the information they learned.

Ongoing research also shows that playful teachers can increase their students’ long-term aca dem ic per for ma nce. At The Goddard School, teachers introduce concepts at an early age, but disg uise them as a f u n activit y. Invar iably, the children become engaged and interested in the activity, while also having fun.

Additionally, i ndependent play is a crucial component to The Goddard School’s learning philosophy. “We do have some teacher-directed activity, but generally we encou rage the children to use their own imag-

Alisa Khaitan, Onsite Owner (center), Lisa Strenkowski, Educational Director (Left), and Jessica Montalbano, Administrative Assistant (Right). inations,” Jessica explains. The Goddard School believes it is paramount to a child’s development for them to figure things out autonomously versus when teachers tell them to do something. This practice results in children unlocking their own potential.

By allowing a child’s freedom of expression to shine through, teachers make it possible for them to explore the world on their terms. “We may say, ‘let’s draw A for apple and apples are red.’ But it’s OK for the children to draw a blue apple and a purple apple and an orange apple,” Alisa explains.

The special bond bet ween teachers and children at The Goddard School on Route 70 cannot be overstated: “we’re small enough that we all know one another qu it e wel l. T he ch ild ren k now the teachers, and that makes them feel comfortable a n d c a r e d -fo r,” Alisa says. This child-centric, i nt i m a t e le a r n i ng approach is wonderful in that it helps teachers determine which children need more help, or more of a chal-

lenge. Teachers can customize lea r n i ng pla ns not on ly for specific classes, but for specific individuals.

T h e c o n c e p t of love a n d friendship celebrated this past Vale nt i ne’s Day prov ide s a wonderful teaching model for the students at The Goddard School on Route 70 in Toms River. On Valentine’s Day this year, three young girls listen at tent ively to thei r teacher, Ms. Nancy, reading to them a love-filled sentiment sent into the school from one of the children’s family members. Some of the notes were composed by parents; some by grandparents; and others by the children’s siblings—though all of them were written in the key of love.

By hav i ng d if fe re nt fa m ily members write notes for the children, the teachers hope to demonstrate that even though we are all different, we are all deserving to be loved and cared-for.

T he Godd a rd School pre school system prides itself on its unique dual-management system, a distinguisher in the early childhood education industry. Franchise owners are onsite at each location and work alongside an educational director, whose focus is to communicate and work with teachers, as well as to implement The Goddard School cur riculum.

This dual-management system ensures a hands-on, commu-

nit y-focused approach when it comes to early child hood education. As owner and educational director, Alisa and Meredith, work as a team and a re read ily available to t he children, their families and the teachers. “When splitting tasks between myself as the owner and Meredith as the educational director, the dual-management system allows for me to focus on the business aspects of the s cho ol wh i le Me r e d it h c a n focus her efforts in the classroom.” Alisa explains.

Although the program at The Goddard School is for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years, they also provide services for older children. For example, the school offers a pickup and drop-off bussing location for Toms River and Manchester elementary schools. For children, up to 12 years old, The Goddard School’s faculty provides super vision, guidance, and help with homework, both before and after school. Additionally, The Goddard School offers camp with daily trips for children up to 12.

The Goddard School located in Toms River is located at 255 Route 70, near Whitesville Road by the Manchester border. For more information on enrollment options available at The Goddard School, or to schedule a tour, please call 732-363-5530 or visit goddardschool.com/nj-ny/ toms-river-route-70-nj.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of august 26 - september 1

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (Mar 21-Apr. 19): Don’t make things more difficult than they need to be. There’s no need to tire yourself out trying to swim when floating with the current will get you where you need to go. It won’t take much effort to gain momentum this week.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): You can get farther with honey than with vinegar. A soft, tender approach may be what it takes to get a loved one to open up about their troubles this week. Don’t let rust set in; find constructive ways to utilize free moments.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. It may be possible to take complete advantage of a situation but others may not appreciate it. In the week ahead find a solution in which everyone involved benefits.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Cooperation is key. Finding someone who shares your enthusiasm and passion for a project will make the task that much easier. Making a minor sacrifice could create goodwill and help ease a stalemate this week.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Pace yourself.

Take your time when tackling tough jobs as chipping away at the task a little bit at a time could preserve your stamina. Being in too much of a hurry to get things done this week leaves the door open for silly mistakes.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Tag along for the ride. Pay attention when others offer advice and follow their lead when they take you into new and unexplored territory. Allow someone else to do the driving and you may gain valuable knowledge this week.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Rise to the occasion. Approach the tasks on your checklist with enthusiasm and your slate will be wiped clean before you know it. Don’t be apprehensive if a loved one tries something different to get your attention this week.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don’t let dog days get you down. Plan a poolside barbeque with friends or take in an air conditioned movie to beat the summer heat. Ask for advice when faced with decisions regarding business and finances this week.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):Accentuate the positive. You’ll never progress if you focus on the negatives of an issue. Put your energy into what you know will work as the week unfolds. Keep in mind that others are monitoring your performance.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don’t beat around the bush. Being hesitant or over thinking could work against you, so just follow your gut instinct and go for it. Maintain an open mind about a romance this week and you could be pleasantly surprised.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Follow your whims. Do what feels right or pleasing to you this week even if it may not be practical. A friend or loved one may provide encouragement if you your imagination run wild and conjure an artistic creation.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Winning isn’t everything. In the week ahead remember that the most important thing about competition is to have fun and enjoy yourself. If it could, your body would thank you for some quality time out in the fresh air.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Berry Well: Enjoy The Final Days Of Strawberry Season Making This Classic Shortcake Recipe

By Wolfgang Puck We professional chefs can sometimes feel the pressure of having to come up with new, delicious dishes that will get people talking and make them excited about returning to our restaurants. After all, if we served just the same old familiar recipes, their attention might turn elsewhere.

But sometimes, as the saying goes, the oldies are the goodies. Especially when you want to show off a main ingredient that is at its peak of season, the simplest, most classic treatment can be the best way of all to prepare it - and your guests will rave about the results.

Take strawberries, for example. We’ve entered the last few weeks of strawberry season, when the heart-shaped red fruit is full of unbelievably sweet juice that tastes like it has soaked up every drop of summer sunshine. What should you do with berries like that, beyond just eating them straight out of the box as you walk or drive home from the farmers’ market? Do you make strawberry ice cream, compote, souffles or preserves? Those all sound delicious, of course, but anything that involves crushing strawberries can seem like an insult to perfect specimens right now.

The best answer to me is to showcase the berries in a classic dessert that’s almost synonymous with the fruit: strawberry shortcake.

Freshly baked, tender, sweet biscuits made with butter, cream and eggs provide a perfect canvas for the berries, highlighting their flavor and soaking up every drop of their juices. Add a dollop of cold, softly whipped cream and you’ve got a dessert that’s perfectly balanced in its tastes and textures, and utterly beautiful in its contrasts of colors and shapes.

You may wonder, though, how a well-known chef and his culinary team make their version of strawberry shortcake different than the rest.

What’s our twist on the classic in the version from my Wolfgang Puck Catering team? The truth is, our twist is simply that there isn’t any.

We don’t add any special ingredients to the shortbread mixture; it’s as straightforward as those made by home cooks a century or more ago. We don’t add little strips of citrus zest or a splash of aged balsamic vinegar to the strawberries (though, if they aren’t at their sweetest, you could be forgiven for adding just a touch of sugar). We don’t even sweeten the whipped cream, because that would compete with the berries.

You might say it’s a minimalist dessert. But it’s elegant; the culinary equivalent of a man wearing nicely cut tuxedo or a woman in an exquisitely simple black dress.

I hope you’ll try this classic yourself soon, while fresh strawberries are still around.

(Or try it with sliced peaches, nectarines or plums!)

CLASSIC STR AWBERRIES -AND CREAM SHORTCAKE Serves 4

SHORTCAKE: 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, plus extra for sprinkling 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 large cage-free egg 1/3 cup (85 mL) heavy cream 4 ounces (125 g) unsalted butter, well-chilled, cut into 1/2-inch (12-mm) pieces, kept cold Milk, for brushing the shortcakes STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM: 1 cup (250 mL) heavy cream, chilled 1 pint organic, ripe strawberries, hulled and cut lengthwise into halves or quarters depending on size 4 fresh mint sprigs, for garnish, optional Position the rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 375 F (190 C).

Meanwhile, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. In a separate, medium-sized bowl, whisk together the egg and cream. Set aside.

Add the chilled butter pieces to the dry ingredients and mix on low speed until the butter resembles flattened walnuts, about 2 minutes. Turn off the machine and add the wet ingredients; then, mix on low speed again just until the dough comes together.

Dust a clean work surface with flour and scoop out the dough onto the floured surface.

With clean hands, fold and flatten the dough over itself to form a uniform square.

Dust the dough with more flour and, with a rolling pin, roll out the dough to a uniformly thick square slightly larger than 6 by 6 inches (15 by 15 cm).

Using a 3-inch (7.5-cm) cookie cutter or biscuit cutter, cut the dough into rounds, placing them on a nonstick baking sheet. Brush their tops with some milk and sprinkle generously with sugar.

Bake the shortcakes in the preheated oven for 10 minutes; then, rotate the pan back to front in the oven and continue baking until the shortcakes are deep golden brown, about 5 minutes longer. Remove from the oven and leave to cool to room temperature.

To assemble, whip the cream in the stand mixer or with a hand-held mixer until it forms soft peaks that droop when the beaters are lifted out. Do not overmix.

With a sharp, serrated knife, carefully cut each shortcake horizontally in half. Place each bottom half on a serving plate.

Generously spoon whipped cream over the four bottom halves of shortcake. Divide the strawberries evenly over the whipped cream.

Place the top halves of the shortcake on top.

Serve immediately, garnished with mint sprigs if you like.

(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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