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Town Will Redirect Borrowed Money By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Approximately $2.5 million in money raised for past projects will be directed toward current ones, officials said. The $2,502,774.56 was raised from bond ordinances. Bonding is done every year, when a municipality borrows money for projects. Paying off the annual debt on that loan is considered by municipal officials to be more affordable than paying for a project’s total cost up front. The ordinances dated back as far as 1995, and as recent as 2009. The smallest amount is for $195. The largest is $458,837.81. (Money - See Page 4)
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–Photo by Chris Lundy Artist Stig Vederso mans his tent at the Art in the Park, overlooking the bridge in Huddy Park. By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Similar to “A Sunday On La Grande Jatte,” a famous Seurat painting of people enjoying the Seine river, a group of artists converged downtown, setting up their works for art lovers to look at while strolling along the Toms River. Approximately 42 artists and crafters had signed up for the event, said John Delaney, from TRAC, the Toms River Artist Community. “I wanted to give artists an opportunity to show their art in their town instead of Red Bank and Asbury,” he said of the event, now in its fifth year. Artists had a variety of works on display, from watercolor and printmaking, to realistic portraits and mixed media. There were also more avant-garde pieces, such as figures made of clear packaging tape, blended with poetry and images, which wound up winning the show. There was a juried portion, with David Holtzman from the Holtzman Galleries in Atlantic City and Margate picking the following winners: 1st Place Lynn Whitfield, 2nd Place Monica Schottinger, 3rd Place Mackenzie Hawk, and Honorable Mention Carol Stauffer. There were also five musical acts throughout the day: The May Darlings, Tam Garcia, Marty Schmidt Band, Andrew Santora, and Jake Tavill.
THIS MONTH IN HISTORY
By J. Mark Mutter TOMS RIVER – As we enjoy the outdoors this summer, we should know about a history of our municipal parks here in Toms River: 1905: Huddy Park Our first park was established by the voters in a special election held in 1905 in which it was asked whether “Gowdy’s Island” should be acquired for park purposes. The
question passed 191-12 and the “island” located along the riverfront in downtown Toms River - was added to with dredging soils from the river bed floor. Today, we know it as “Huddy Park” named in honor of Captain Joshua Huddy who defended Toms River during the Revolutionary War. It was re-dedicated on June 24th of this (History - See Page 4)
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–Photo courtesy Gene Peterson A film crew works inside Maruca’s Tomato Pies. By Chris Lundy SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Maruca’s Tomato Pies will be an upcoming “delicious destination” on the Travel Channel. A small film crew was stationed at the boardwalk restaurant for one day in August. The show, Delicious Destinations, focuses on where to get the best and most interesting foods in various areas. Joseph Maruca, the owner, said that the filming went perfectly. There was nice weather, a good reception from the crowd, and it went together very smoothly. He said he was more than happy to have been picked by the show. “They reached out to us. They wanted to do a segment on iconic Jersey Shore food and we came up on their radar screen,” he said. (Travel Show - See Page 6)
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Continued From Page 1 year for our town’s 250th anniversary. Through the 20th century, additional property was acquired by the then Dover Township Committee for park and recreation purposes. 1953: Shelter Cove Park Located along the bay front at the end of Bay Avenue, this park was acquired in an eminent domain legal action by the Township. It was here that the Pennsylvania Council of Safety built a salt works in the 1770s. Salt was a necessary commodity before refrigeration and crucial to George Washington’s army who observed that the salt works in Toms River were among the best in the new nation. Today, it is home to soccer and softball fields and a bay front beach. 1964: Ortley Beach Acquired in several stages, the Township bought the ocean front property with Green Acres monies in the 1960s. It features north and south beach sections. The main lifeguard building, the Lord House (named in honor of the family who had lived for decades there before the Township’s acquisition) was re-dedicated in May. 1967: Bey Lea Park Home also of our Animal Shelter, Youth Center and Law Enforcement Center, the park along North Bay Avenue and Route 571 was opened on June 24, 1967 - to mark the Township’s 200th anniversary. Featuring basketball courts, soccer fields, and tennis courts, the park is home to the new “Protectors of Freedom” monument which was unveiled last month. 1968: Riverwood Park Situated along the western border of the Township hugging Manchester Township and divided by the Toms River, Riverwood Park is the home of soccer fields, nature trails, and picnic areas. 1969: The Bey Lea Golf Course First proposed in the early 1960s by Mayor John G. Woods - an avid golfer - the Bey Lea
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Continued From Page 1 The money had been raised for various reasons, business administrator Paul Shives said. It paid for stormwater projects, bulkheading, and various equipment purchases, to name a few. After an audit, the auditor determined that these monies could be re-appropriated, Shives said. There are two options that the town could have chosen. They could have either dropped the money into surplus, or re-appropriate it toward current projects. The Township Council
Golf Course, once a dairy farm, is Ocean County’s first municipally operated course. Woods’ idea was at first opposed by some including a spirited citizens’ petition drive - which failed. The 18-hole course, located in the geographical heart of Toms River, opened in 1969. 1975: Winding River Park Also acquired with Green Acres money, Winding River Park is the town’s largest park - almost 500 acres. It is home to softball fields, two ice rinks, nature trails, and picnic facilities. 1995: Castle Park Situated along Oak Avenue, across from the Law Enforcement Center, it was first built by we the people – citizen volunteers – over the course of several days in 1995. It has since been re-constructed and enjoyed by many. 2012: The North Bay Avenue Girls’ Softball Fields/Veterans Park Once home to the last active poultry farm in Toms River, located along North Bay Avenue, softball fields and walking/biking paths make up this complex. Sprinkled throughout our town are many neighborhood parks as well: • Bayside Park (Bay Boulevard – Ortley Beach) Lighted basketball courts, handball courts, tennis courts, tot lot. • Chadwich Beach Park (Strickland Boulevard): Lighted basketball courts, tennis courts, tot lot. • Money Island (Keats Avenue): Bay Beach. • Silverton Park (Maine Street): Basketball, softball field, tot lot. • Skyview Park (Vaughn Avenue): Lighted basketball courts, softball field, tot lot, street hockey. From the ocean to the pines, Toms River offers us many outdoor parks and recreation facilities. Enjoy them this summer! J. Mark Mutter is the town’s official historian and recently retired as Toms River Township Clerk. He is Chairman of the Semiquincentennial Committee that is celebrating the Township’s 250th anniversary in 2017.
chose to re-appropriate it to current projects. This $2.5 million will pay for about 15 percent of this year’s projects, Shives said. There are several projects being eyed that this money might go toward, he said. One of them is to light the soccer fields at Riverwood Park. Another is to clean a stream in Silverton. Ambulances also need to be replaced. The measure to redirect the money was introduced at a recent Township Council meeting. It has to be approved at a future meeting or it to go into effect.
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LAVALLETTE – The Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity will host a “Walk To Build” 3-mile family fun walk on September 9 at Dover Ave. on the Lavallette Boardwalk. The event is being held in conjunction with Lavallette Founder’s Day.
Registration is at 9 a.m., the walk starts at 10 a.m. and a Founder’s Day celebration starts at 11 a.m. Pre-registration is $20 and day-of registration is $25. An event t-shirt is included in the price. Register online at nohfh.com/w2b.
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Pinelands Pipeline Protested, As Vote Approaches
–Photo by Chris Lundy Environmentalists protested the Southern Reliability Link on Hooper Avenue outside the Ocean County Administration Building. By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – Environmentalists 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 run 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 go through Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and Manchester Township. The line would run through existing rights-of-way. 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 final 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. The Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst leadership has gone on record as saying they need the (Pipeline - See Page 6)
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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. Can Freeholders Influence The Pinelands Commission? This is not the first 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
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The production company arrived in the morning and was scheduled to be on site through mid-day, he said. They filmed some footage of the beach and boardwalk for f lavor, and they also filmed inside the restaurant. They interviewed Maruca about the history of the business, and filmed staff making their signature cheese and tomato pie, among other items. The staff at the restaurant did not yet know when the segment will air.
creates a bad precedent. He didn’t want there to be a method “to 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 fills 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. A representative from the production company did not ret ur n attempts to contact them. Seaside Heights business administrator Christopher Vaz said that the production company, Tremendous Entertainment, filed for a one day film permit. He said that he did not expect to have any disruption to residents or tourists. “It’s a small crew. They didn’t have a need for security or to block off any public portion for the B roll.” Most of the filming was inside the restaurant, he said. The B roll would be outside footage of the area.
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Holzapfel, Wolfe, McGuckin Bill To Protect New Jersey Pets Signed Into Law
NEW JERSEY – Legislation sponsored by Senator Jim Holzapfel, Assemblymen Dave Wolfe and Greg McGuckin of the 10th Legislative District, to protect pets against cruel treatment by their owners was passed signed into law by Governor Christie. “You would hope that pet owners would treat their animals with decency and provide them with a safe and healthy home environment, but sadly, that isn’t always the case,” Senator Holzapfel said. “We must protect these animals and show that this kind of treatment will not be tolerated.” The bill, S-1640, outlines
several potentially cruel practices related to keeping a pet at a home, including exposure to adverse weather, improper tethering and inadequate shelter. It also provides penalties for violations and permits humane societies and municipalities to take custody of an animal that’s been subject to cruel treatment after providing due warning to its owner. “The Humane Society of the United States applauds Gov. Christie’s decision to sign S1640, a measure desperately needed in our state to ensure companion animals are entitled to proper shelter and treat-
ment wh ile out door s,” stated Brian Hackett of the Human Society. “We especially thank Senators Holzapfel and Van Drew for their strong leadership on this common-sense animal protection bill, as well as the bill’s many other sponsors supporters. We appreciate the dedication of our friends at the ASPCA and other animal protection organizations who helped make this a success. Thanks to these elected officials and the broad coalition of NJ animal protection advocates, our state will no longer tolerate innocent animals who deserve responsible human
stewardship being left out to die in the elements.” “This critical legislation allows for intervention to prevent the suffering of dogs who are tethered or left outside during extreme weather without access to proper shelter,” said Assemblyman Wolfe. “We’re sending a strong message to abusive pet owners and others who mistreat dogs that their abhorrent behavior will not be tolerated.” According to the legislation, it would be unlawful to expose any pet or service animal to adverse weather conditions, such as temperatures colder than 33 degrees or hotter than 89
degrees for more than 30 minutes unless the animal has continuous access to proper shelter. It makes it unlawful to cruelly restrain a dog. “Being tied to a rope or chained for hours on end or left defenseless in harsh weather conditions such as extreme heat, bitter cold, snow, rain and hail can be a death sentence,” stated McGuckin. “It’s time that we show ‘man’s best friends’ that we’re worthy of the loyalty and affection they give us.” In addition, the bill provides that when state or local officials issue an order of evacuation due to
weather or other emergency conditions, the owner must make every attempt to evacuate their pets and not leave their animals indoors or outdoors while unattended or tethered. “On behalf of Friends of Animals United-New Jersey (FAUN-NJ), I want to thank Senator Holzapfel, Assemblyman Dave Wolfe and Assemblyman Greg McGuckin for their unwavering support for this legislation,” said Janice Fisher of FAUN-NJ. “New Jersey residents want humane care of animals and animal cruelty officers will now be able to do their job more effectively.”
MacArthur Reacts To Study Showing Increase In Emergency Room Visits, Inpatient Stays For Opioid-Related Issues
NEW JERSEY – As a leader of the Bipartisan Heroin Task Force, Representative Tom MacArthur (R-NJ) released the following statement on the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality study, which shows a national in-
crease in opioid-related inpatient stays and emergency department visits. According to the study, between 2005 and 2014 there was a 64 percent increase for inpatient care and a 99 percent jump for emergency room treatment for
opioid-related issues. “This study shows that the opioid crisis is running rampant across America and we must continue to do more to combat it,” said Congressman MacArthur. “It’s my belief that we have to show compas-
sion for those suffering from drug abuse by providing treatment and prevention services, and also balance that with stricter drug sentences for dealers who are selling poison to vulnerable Americans to feed their own greed. Our communities need our help and I remain committed to
working with my colleagues from both parties in this fight.” The 85-member Bipartisan Heroin Task Force has been a force for action to address the opioid epidemic. Last year, the Task Force successfully pushed for the passage of 18 bills in one week which became part of
the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA). The Task Force has also held numerous hearings and briefings, both in Washington and communities impacted by addiction, to educate lawmakers about effective means to curb the crisis.
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TOMS RIVER – Community Medical Center and Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus are proud to present an evening with legendary director, actor and author Alan Alda on Tuesday, September 12 at 7 p.m. at the Grunin Center for the Arts, Ocean County College. Alan Alda has been on a decades-long journey to discover new ways to help people communicate and relate to one another more effectively. Drawing on improvisation training, theater and storytelling techniques from a life of acting, and with insights from recent scientific studies, Alda will describe ways to improve communication between physicians and patients as well as with family, friends, business associates, and others. The event will feature a critique of a role play session with a physician and patient to demonstrate effective communication techniques for both individuals. If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face? is the warm, witty and informative chronicle of how Alda found inspiration in everything from cutting-edge science to classic acting methods. His search began when he was host of PBS’s Scientific American Frontiers, during which he interviewed thousands of scientists and developed a knack for helping
them communicate complex ideas in ways a wide audience could understand – and Alda wondered if those techniques held a clue to better communication for the rest of us. In his wry and wise voice, Alda will reflect on moments of miscommunication in his own life when an absence of understanding resulted in problems both big and small. He will guide us through his discoveries, showing how communication can be improved through learning to relate to the other person: listening with our eyes, looking for clues in another’s face, using the power of a compelling story, avoiding jargon, and reading another person so well that you become “in sync” with them, and know what they are thinking and feeling – especially when you’re talking about the hard stuff. The event will benefit Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey and Friends’ Health Connection. Tickets are $35 each and a limited number of VIP Meet-and-Greet tickets are available for $75. All tickets include a copy of Mr. Alda’s best-selling book If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face: My Adventures in the Art and Science of Relating and Communicating. For tickets, please call 732-255-0500 or visit grunincenter.org.
Free KI Tablets, Health Screenings At Lacey High School
LANKOA HARBOR – The Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) is hosting a free potassium iodide (KI) distribution clinic on August 29 at Lacey Township High School, 73 Haines Street, from 12 to 4 p.m. Residents that live and work in the following towns can pick up pills or exchange expired pills. Barnegat Light, Barnegat Township, Beachwood, Beach Haven, Berkeley Township, Toms River, Harvey Cedars, Island Heights, Lacey Township, Long Beach Township, Pine Beach, Ocean Township (Waretown), Ocean Gate, Seaside Park, Ship Bottom, South Toms River, Stafford and Surf City. KI tablets are for residents that live in the 10 mile radius of the Oyster Creek Power Plant. The health department is distributing more than just KI tablets – they will also be dishing out a variety of free health screening and educational services at this special event. Ocean County Freeholder Deputy Director Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health, said, “Our last free KI clinic was such a huge success with more than 820 people coming out and close to 6,000 tablets distributed. Because of the significant turnout, we decided it would be a great opportunity to expand the event by including several other health and educational programs in an effort to promote the many services the Ocean County Health Department provides for its residents.” Visitors can take advantage of free blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol screenings. Health department employees will also be on hand to offer free stroke risk assessments and
medication management. Daniel E. Regenye, OCHD Public Health Coordinator, added, “We want everyone to take advantage of this event, not just the people in need of KI tablets. This is just part of our on-going commitment to keeping our community healthy and safe and this event is the perfect one-stop opportunity for us to showcase the many vital services and resources we provide.” Experts in the field of alcohol and drug prevention, intoxicated driver resources, environmental health, emergency preparedness and communicable disease will also be available to answer your questions, offer tips and have plenty of take home literature that will assist you and your family. A prescription drop-off box is also being made available for residents to discard unwanted medicine. Brian Lippai, OCHD Public Information Officer included, “We want to remind people that the distribution of KI tablets are for residents in need of pills or to exchange expired ones – not in response to any imminent danger or threat but as an emergency preparedness measure. The KI clinic is one of many types of clinics the health department provides throughout the year. Many people may be unaware that we provide these clinics and the many other valuable resources and services. That is why we are holding this special event.” For more information on the KI Special Event, please contact 732-341-9700, ext 7735 or follow Twitter@OCpublichealth or like the Ocean County Health Department on Facebook.
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Wellness Clinic With The BlueClaws’ Conditioning Coach
By Sara Grillo LAKEWOOD – The BlueClaws will host a special Wellness with the BlueClaws clinic at FirstEnergy Park on Thursday, August 31 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. featuring speed and quickness base running techniques, baseball agility drills, and obstacles and relay races for players of all ages and ability levels. Participants will learn the best techniques, exercises and treatments to stay in prime athletic condition and maximize their onfield performance from Jacob Bunce, the BlueClaws Strength and Conditioning Coach. BlueClaws players will also be featured during the event.
“In addition to showing various drills and techniques, this is going to be a fun clinic with BlueClaws players,” said Bunce, who is in his third year with the Phillies and first with the BlueClaws. “It’s a great opportunity for young players and athletes to learn to train like professional baseball players.” The event costs only $10 and all proceeds benefit BlueClaws Charities, their Community Partners Program and end-of-season grant program. The BlueClaws work with over 40 community organizations throughout the Jersey Shore. To register, call Kevin McNellis at 732-9017000, ext. 164.
Library Equal Access Program (LEAP) Comes To Toms River Library
TOMS RIVER – The New Jersey State Library and the New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CBVI) will continue the Library Equal Access Program (LEAP), an initiative that will offer free beginner level and advanced assistive technology software training on computers and iPads for New Jersey residents at public libraries where assistive technology centers have been created. The LEAP program targets adults 55 years of age and older with a change in vision, and will provide basic computer skills training on how to use assistive software, such as magnification and audio reading tools, to help users with a change in vision to read websites, emails and other documents. Training will also include an introduction to using assistive technology features now available on iPads. Classes will begin in mid-September at the Ocean County Library – Toms River Branch, where computers and iPads equipped with assistive software have been installed. Training will be delivered by the Assistive Technology Services program of Advancing Opportunities, a leading provider of disability services in New Jersey. LEAP represents a unique partnership between CBVI, the New Jersey State Library’s Talking Book & Braille Center (TBBC), Advancing Opportunities and the public
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By Chris Christopher It’s an event that will result in a lifetime of memories--win or lose--for the Holbrook Little League All-Stars. 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 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 Gaynor. 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 EastAmerican 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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Toms River Elks Special Children’s Charity Ball
TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Elks Special Children’s Charity Ball is on November 4 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 600 Washington Street. There will be a 6 p.m. cocktail hour and 7 p.m. dinner. This event will be supporting the Field of Dreams Project. The Toms River Field of Dreams Mission is to provide a complex within the community for children and adults with special needs to enjoy the basic fundamentals of play: an inning or two of baseball
paired with a “buddy” on a rubberized baseball field, nine holes of miniature golf on a wheelchair accessible course, adaptive playground equipment on an all-inclusive playground, a game of basketball on a rubberized court with collapsible rims, or a stroll on an art encompassed walking path surrounded by a multi-sensory landscape. RSVP to Kathy at 732-814-7461 or Charlene at 732-674-2853 by October 20. Learn more at tomsriverfieldofdreams.com.
Seashore Fundraiser
TOMS RIVER – Silver Ridge Park East will host “A Touch of the Seashore” fundraiser on September 23 at 1 p.m. at the Clubhouse, 979 Edgebrook Drive North. Doors open at 12 p.m. The event will feature a hot buffet catered
by Mulberry Street and gift auction. Tickets cost $20 and can be purchased in the office Monday through Friday starting July 3. No tickets will be sold at the door. For more information, call Pat at 609-5756813 or Carol at 732-240-7722.
Toms River DPW Closed Labor Day
TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Township Department of Public Works will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 4. There will be no sanitation and recycling collections and the Recycling Convenience
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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 732-901-7000, option 2 or online at BlueClaws.com.
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MercyMe in Concert – August 26. Six Flags Great Adventure will host MercyMe in Concert on August 26, as part of the MIKE AND IKE® Summer Concert Series. MercyMe have had 27 songs reach number 1 across multiple Christian radio formats over their 23 year career. Their landmark song, “I Can Only Imagine,” was the first digital single in Christian music history to
be certified platinum and double-platinum by the RIAA. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Northern Star Arena, and is included with theme park admission. DC Super Hero Summer: EMS Appreciation Day – August 26. As part of the DC Super Hero Summer, Six Flags salutes super heroes of service with EMS Appreciation Day. EMS, their friends and
family are invited to stay in the park for 90 minutes after it closes for exclusive ride time on BATMAN: The Ride, THE DARK KNIGHT Coaster and the all-new JUSTICE LEAGUE: Battle for Metropolis 4D. Bill Spadea from NJ 101.5 and Chasing News will be at the park to honor EMS for all they do. EMS are asked to bring their ID to the NJ 101.5 table located in
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Toms River Library Reveals “The Not-SoSecret Life of Bees”
TOMS RIVER – Find out what all the buzz is about in a honeybee hive at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 31 at the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library, 101 Washington Street. Join beekeeper Angela Juffey of the Central Jersey Beekeepers Association for the program “The Not-So-Secret Life of Bees” and discover the social structure of these valuable pollinators and their process of making honey. Juffey will also discuss the role of the beekeeper in maintaining the balance in the hive. This demonstration will include live bees in a contained hive and a f lavored honey tasting. The program is free, but registration is required. To register, call 732-3496200 or visit theoceancountylibrary. org/events. Free parking is available weekdays after 6 p.m. on the top two levels of the Toms River Parking garage located behind the library. Free parking is available on all levels at any time in the Ocean County Parking garage on Hooper Avenue.
Island Beach State Park Nature Program SOUTH SEASIDE PARK – The Island Beach State Park Nature Program is seeking volunteers to teach environmental education programs. Volunteers will teach curriculum based field trips. They will help students engage in real world exploration of concepts they learn in the classroom. Training is provided. For more information, write to Kelly. Scott@dep.nj.gov or call 732-793-1315.
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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. His offices are in Toms River, Whiting, and Manahawkin. He can be reached at 732-818-3610 or via Web site at gardenstatehearing.com. Expanded Whiting Hours!
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.
(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2017 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.
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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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Volunteer Opportunities Available
TOMS RIVER – The Presbyterian Church of Toms River has several programs and groups within its organization that are currently looking for volunteers and support. If you have any questions about one of these opportunities, or would like to volunteer for one, please contact the Church Office at 732-349-1331 unless otherwise noted. Homework Helpers & Tutors Needed We’re looking to start a new after-school academic support program for our friends at Walnut St. Elementary. If you have an afternoon a week (starting in September), we invite you to join our team of tutors and homework helpers. We’ll be meeting with students after school (about 3 p.m.) to help one or more students at a time with assignments. School Supply Collection We’re collecting school supply items until August 13 for House of Hope and Urban Promise. There will be boxes near all main church entrances where you can deposit your donations, including backpacks, folders, pencils, pens, loose leaf binders, filler paper, file folders, dividers, markers, erasers, book covers, notebooks, calculators, highlighters and pencil sharpeners. Food Pantry Volunteer Opportunity Every month 250 – 300 families in our community are served by The Food Pantry at The HOPE Center. The pantry is seeking volunteers willing to spend time each week sorting donations, stocking shelves and assisting clients. Can you help? You can call the HOPE Center at 732-341-4447 for more information or you can contact the Church Office and we’ll help get you in touch with someone who can get you started. Like to Sing? Join Summer Choir Whether you’re already singing in the choir loft regularly or not, Summer Choir is the perfect opportunity for you to raise your voice in praise to God. Come see what choir membership is about with no long-term commitment. We welcome all singers, whether you read music or not. Join us for one rehearsal on Wednesday, July 27 at 7 p.m. and then sing the following three weekends. For more informa-
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BUSINESS PROFILE The Goddard School of Route 70, Toms River
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.
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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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