2017-09-09 - The Toms River Times

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–Photos courtesy Toms River Little League After winning the state championships, the Toms River Little League celebrates.

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–Photo by Sara Grillo A vendor sells unique birdhouses at the 46th Annual Seaside Park Art & Craft Show.

SEASIDE PARK – The 46th Annual Seaside Park Art & Craft Show was on Labor Day, September 4, on the police department lawn after being rained out on both Saturday and Sunday. Crafters sold everything from homemade jewelry made from clam shells, and jewelry boxes made from sea glass and sea shells, to bedazzled pictures and hand painted birdhouses.

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By Chris Christopher MOUNT EPHRAIM – There’s a new championship banner at the Toms River Little League Complex.

The reason for the banner was the play of the league’s 9-11 year-old all-star baseball team.

The club won the New Jersey title with a 4-3 victory over Haddonfield in the state championship game at the Mount Ephraim Little League Complex.

The winning pitcher was Jonathan LoAlbo, who hurled 6 1/3 innings. Dominic Urso, a right fielder, plated what proved to be the winning run with a two-out bunt that scored third baseman Jack Pesso in the fifth. First baseman Owen Baker hit a leadoff homer for a 1-0 lead.

“What made the title special was seeing the boys come together and progress,” said Toms River manager Angelo Urso, assisted by coaches J.M. Gold and Larry DiChiara.

“They knew when they crossed those lines (Season- See Page 4)

Jersey’s National Guard Takes Off For Hurricane Harvey Relief

By Sara Grillo JOI N T BA SE Mc G U I R E - D I X- L A K E HURST – In the wake of devastating flooding that has torn through Texas after Hurricane Harvey made landfall and forced more than 30,000 people to abandon their homes, a team of New Jersey National Guard airborne search-and-rescue experts left from Joint Base Mc–Photos courtesy Sgt. 1st Class Wayne Woolley Guire-Dix-Lakehurst on Staff Sgt. Robert Hawlik loads his gear into a UH-60 August 30 to aid in the Black Hawk helicopter in preparation for a humanitarian assistance mission in response to Hurricane Harvey.

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Toms River Increases Sandy Contract

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The township increased its contract with a FEMA consulting firm that is working to get projects funded after Superstorm Sandy.

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–Photos courtesy Toms River Little League After winning the state championships, the Toms River Little League celebrates.

Season: Continued From Page 1 that they were there to do one thing and that was win.”

Toms River was emotional after the win.

“The boys were pretty stoked,” Urso said.

“They made themselves into a dog pile.

They got on top each of each other just like coach Gold told them to do. This is a once in a lifetime thing. Coach Gold preached during all-stars action, ‘Don’t worry about who is in the other dugout. Just take care of what you have to do. Believe in yourselves, pick each other up and we will be dog piling in front of the pitcher’s mound.’ “ Haddonfield bested Toms River 14-12 in the fi rst game and then they rebounded with a 7-1 win in the second game, forcing the third contest. In the fi rst game, Toms River trailed 13-3 in the bottom of the fourth inning nearly pulled out the win in the opener.

In the second game, Gabe Obeng and Scott McConnell played big biceps baseball, slugging three and two-run homers, respectively.

Toms River was 1-3 through pool play before turning around its fortunes.

“The key to our comeback was the kids,” manager Urso said. “There was nothing stopping them. We had a motto of, ‘We don’t care who we play. They can be bigger and faster than us. We just have to worry about what we do, which is play good defense, put the ball in play and run the bases.’ If we do that, everything will work out.”

Toms River won the District 18 title, downing Brick American 12-5 in the championship game in which Obeng, a righty, was the winning pitcher. It also captured the Section III crown.

“We put a lot of pressure on the boys at the start of districts,” manager Urso said. “Our district is so tough. It was a big, giant weight off our shoulders when we got out of it.”

Urso said the team was busy during the two weeks of all-star play.

“We played a lot of games,” he said. “Pitching was another key. If we have to use more of our pitchers, it probably would have been a little tougher.”

Urso said the team belted 13 homers and scored 111 runs in all-star action.

“We allowed maybe 25 runs in all of the tournaments,” he said.

Asked how the team generated its power, manager Urso laughed and said, “Good question. Some of these guys just swing the bat. The pitchers are good. The guys just put their bats on the ball and they go.

We have only one big player on the team.

Everyone else is just normal size.”

Other team members were second baseman Brady Gold, catcher Tony DiChiara, center fielder Elio Scarpa, left fielder Dylan Dowertas, center fielder Roman Moyers, right fielder Kade Karpinski and right fielder Kieran Mulholland.

In four sectional games, LoAlbo, Obeng and Gold went 4-0, striking out 25 batters.

In the fi rst game of the state tournament, Obeng pitched Toms River past Rutherford 6-1, tossing a one-hitter and whiffi ng 13.

“We were not thinking about the states,” manager Urso said. “We were thinking, ‘Let’s get out of the districts and see what we do in the sectionals. If we get past the sectionals, it’s all fun and games.’ The boys bought into it.

“I made out the lineup and they did everything else. Our pitching plans fell into our lap. The pitchers worked the counts well as we usually used just one pitcher per game.”

Urso said the team had quality depth.

“The best part about it was our bench,” he said. “Our bench is what kept us going. The boys did their job and produced.”

Manager Urso said the players were fun to deal with.

“We had a good time,” he said. “They were loose. We had a couple of characters who liked to sing and dance and do that type of stuff. Most of the boys were pretty funny. The boys coming off the bench and our defense were other keys. They played as a team.

“You don’t expect 11-year-olds to play like this. Once we got out of the districts, we did not care if they lost. We were happy with the fact that we went farther this year than we did last year. Next year, these boys will have big weights on their shoulders.”

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–Photos courtesy Sgt. 1st Class Wayne Woolley Senior Airman Ryan O’Grady loads his gear into a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter in preparation for a humanitarian assistance mission in response to Hurricane Harvey.

Harvey: Continued From Page 1 ongoing recovery efforts.

The team, made up of two crews of Army National Guard UH-60 “Black Hawk” helicopters and four Air National Guard Tactical Air Control Party specialists, all volunteered for the mission, which could last up to 60 days.

“We’re hoping we can do some good down there,” said Air Guard Master Sgt. Chris Donohue. “It’s a rewarding mission to be able to help people in America. People are used to seeing the military go overseas. Now people get to see their return on investment and all the good things the militar y can do here.”

Helicopter crews f rom t he A r my Guard’s 1-150th Assault Helicopter Battalion and the Air Guard’s 227th Air Support Operations Squadron often

Sandy: Continued From Page 1 a purchase the town made through a state contract with O’Brien’s Response Management Inc. for FEMA reimbursement coordination and monitoring services.

The original purchase order was for $1 million in 2012. In 2015, it was increased to $1,980,000. In August, it was increased to an amount not to

train together as part of New Jersey’s Ta sk Force O ne Urba n Sea rch a nd Rescue. Members of that group have already been sent to aid in storm relief.

According to Brigadier General Michael L. Cunniff, the Adjunct General of the New Jersey National Guard, if civil authorities in Texas request additional manpower through the National Guard Bureau, New Jersey is prepared to send even more troops to help.

The mission is especially close to home for Army Guard Chief Warrant Officer 3 Quentin Hastings, an Oklahoma native, as many of his relatives live in Houston and the surrounding area.

He has been in touch with a cousin who lives there through social media.

“Last I heard was that he was in an apartment building with 20 feet of water on their first two f loors,” Hastings said. “We’re all eager to get down there and help out.”

exceed $2,480,000.

The firm has been helping with almost $40 million in projects, Shives said. For example, there is debris removal (approximately $5 million), and capital projects like the lifeguard building, roads, storm sewers, and bulkheads.

The firm works to make sure that these funds will be reimbursed by FEMA, he said. Then, their own fees are also eligible for FEMA reimbursement.

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BRICK – Stressed, fatigued, overwhelmed?

The Center for Conscious Care Giving will offer a Personal Care Planning Workshop on October 8 at 1613 Route 88. The workshop provides a full day of self-exploration, into the body, mind, soul and spirit. Through guided meditation, dialogue and other interactive exercises, participants clearly identify the parts of their lives they wish to improve. A personalized care plan is then created for each individual to help them de-stress, raise self-awareness and increase resiliency.

Facilitator Suzanne McMurry created the course with professional and everyday care-

givers in mind, to support them in building resiliency and teach them self-care practices to sustain them while caring for others. By collectively caring for the body, mind and spirit, caregivers on all levels will improve the quality of their own lives, while better serving others.

The course also opens one to clearly see their deepest hopes and desires and creates a vision of how to construct a life they truly want. The $75 fee includes the one day course, workbook and planning materials, access to online group support and a monthly group coaching sessions.

To register or for more information, contact the Center at 732-864-5508.

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Bomb Scare Being Investigated

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Police are investigating a suspected pipe bomb that was actually fake.

The incident began the morning of Aug. 31 when police were called out to the Honda of Toms River dealership at 346 Route 37 East, police said. Fire and first aid units also responded. The surrounding businesses, and homes on Hill Road and Dale Drive,

were evacuated.

Employees at the dealership had noticed the device and called it in, police said. It was a metal cylinder, about a foot long and 5 inches wide, wrapped in black tape with wires and electrical connectors sticking out of the ends.

While it appeared to be a pipe bomb, experts were able to learn that it wasn’t one. It was

just something made to look like a bomb.

The New Jersey State Police Explosive Ordinance Disposal Unit used a video camera on a remote controlled robot to examine it closely. Then, they used a portable x-ray device to determine that it was not what it appeared to be. Specialists wearing protective gear disabled the object and the area was determined to be safe at 11:30 a.m., about 2

hours after it had been called in.

Investigators are still trying to learn who put the device there and why. Security video footage is being reviewed and potential witnesses are being interviewed.

In addition to the local police and state bomb unit, the following groups responded to the incident: Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, Ocean County Sheriff’s Office, Toms River Fire Companies No. 1 and 2, and the Toms River EMS.

–Photo courtesy Toms River Police Department Investigators used a robot to learn more about the suspected pipe bomb.

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OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Library provides delivery of library materials free of charge to Ocean County residents living independently who are unable to visit a physical library location.

After contacting the Home Borrowers Coordinator, the library will assign a trained volunteer to deliver items to a participant’s home. The Home Borrowers Service customer must be able to establish a mutually convenient time with the volunteer to deliver and pick up materials, approximately every three weeks.

In order to qualify for the Home Borrowers Service, the following criteria must be met: Must be a resident of Ocean County, who does not have family members or friends to assist them with their library needs.

Must submit a completed Home Borrowers Service Customer Application.

Must submit a basic Medical Verification Form stating that you cannot physically visit the library.

Must cooperate with the volunteer to arrange a mutually convenient time for drop off and pick up of library materials.

Must retur n all materials on time, with the assistance from the assigned volunteer.

Last year, the Home Borrower Volunteers delivered more than 19,000 library items to the Ocean County Home Borrower customers.

To volunteer with the Ocean County Library to deliver materials to homebound residents, contact Home Borrowers Services at 732-349-6200, ext. 5530.

A background check, paid for by the library, is required.

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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

County Maintains Highest Possible AAA Bond Rating

OCEA N COU N T Y – Thanks to sound fi nancial practices, Ocean County has maintained its highest possible AAA bond rating with a stable outlook, according to Moody’s Investor Services and Fitch Ratings.

This is the third consecutive year Moody’s has rated the county AAA with a stable outlook addendum.

The county fi rst achieved an AAA rating in 2010.

“This is not the Board of Freeholders saying we are

OCEA N COU NT Y – Ocean County’s Vocational-Technical Schools have long prepared students for diverse careers ranging from marine engineering to culinary arts to plumbing, but Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari now wants to add a new facet to the educational programs.

“We are going to talk to local business leaders about the kinds of training they need for a new generation of workers,” Vicari said. “We will offer the kinds of specialized training both our students and businesses need to succeed in the 21st Century.”

Vicari envisions a system where students will be

doing a good job fi nancially,” said Freeholder John C. Bartlett Jr. “This is one of the leading fi nancial and investment firms in the world saying we are doing a good job. Essentially, this is our fi nancial report card and I am happy to report we got straight A’s.”

Bartlett, who is liaison to the County Finance Department and the Department of Management and Budget, said maintaining the top bond rating has been a continuing goal of

the freeholders.

“Preserving this AAA r at i ng spea k s volu mes about the experience of this Board of Freeholders and is a testament to the entire county government, each department working to make certain this county remains financially stable and able to withstand any emergencies that may come its way,” Bar tlett said.

In issuing the repor t, Moody’s complimented the county for its “modest

debt burden, strong recovery from Hurricane Sandy and significant liquidity in outside trust funds.”

Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari said the AAA rating is even more signif icant because the county was able to maintain the grade following the devastation and decrease in the tax base caused by Sandy.

“Our strong f inancial position allowed us to help our municipalities recover from the storm,” Vicari

said. “This is a testament to the strong fi nancial leadership shown by Freeholder Bartlett.”

The County will immediately see the benefit of Moody’s rating when it sells $36.15 million in general improvement bonds and $3 million in capital improvement bonds for Ocean County College.

Bartlett said that the county, like most government agencies, bonds larger capital improvement projects so the costs can be spread

Freeholder Vicari Announces Specialized Training For Modern Businesses

trained specifically for jobs that exist in Ocean County.

“While many of our graduates already find employment in Ocean County, our goal is to keep more of this talented workforce employed here within our borders,” Vicari said.

Healthcare for instance is one of the county’s largest and fastest-growing industries, he said.

“Our nursing programs provide graduates for local hospitals, doctors’ offices, nursing homes and other health care businesses throughout the county,” Vicari said. “Following this successful model, we hope other clean, high-tech

industries will be attracted to our homegrown talent.”

A lifelong educator, Vicari is also liaison to the Ocean County Workforce Investment Board and the Department of Business Development and Tourism.

With specialized training, not only will our graduates find local employment, but businesses will be encouraged to move and expand into Ocean County to take advantage of a highly skilled and talented workforce,” he said.

The Ocean County Vocational Technical School already offers career majors in over 40 areas for students going on to college or di-

rectly into the workforce.

Classes are offered at eight different facilities around the county.

The Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science (MATES) in Stafford Township provides some of the county’s topranked high school students specialized honors curriculum focused on marine and environmental science.

Culinary arts students

receive on-the-job training at Cuisine on the Green restaurant in Little Egg Harbor Township.

“We’re training our students so Ocean County will be able to compete in the ever-changing global economy,” Vicari said.

Last year Ocean County Vo-Tech graduated 77 certified apprentices in electricity work, plumbing, HVAC and machine trades. Each

out over a number of years.

“These projects are the bricks and mortar projects, they will be used for a very long time,” he said.

The bond rating provides a number of benefits that help the county save money when it comes to fi nancing capital projects, he said.

“This bond rating attracts a larger field of interested i nvestors and provides greater competition resulting in savings from lower interest costs paid on the bonds,” Bartlett said.

of those graduates is now working in their specialized field, Vicari said.

The Vo-Tech’s programs are geared not just to high school students, but adults as well.

“We have the facilities and programs to retrain adults who may be working in retail or other declining professions and are looking to improve their career outlook for the future,” Vicari said.

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Bartley Healthcare To Present “Live Life Well” Lecture Series

JACKSON – Are you ready to feel fit, focused, energized, and healthy? Then you are ready to LIVE LIFE WELL! With wellness experts to coach and motivate you, you can get the tools you need to feel great-body, mind, and spirit! Learn how to make changes that change everything at an educational Seminar at Bartley Healthcare on September 14.

Bartley Healthcare is partnering with CentraState Medical Center to host an educational seminar on the Live Life Well Lecture Series on September 14 at 5 p.m. at 175 Bartley Road in Jackson. Come join us for a light dinner and glucose and blood pressure screenings from 5-6 p.m. before the seminar. The presenters will be Marilyn Abrahamson, MA, CCC-SLP, Speech Pathologist and Brain Health Educator, Brian Mason, PT, DBT, Director of Rehabilitation, and Caryn Alter, MS, RD of the Star and Barry Tobias Health Awareness Center, from CentraState Medical Center.

The Live Life Well Lecture Series will contain different topics of discussion: “Never Forget A Name,” presented by Marilyn Abrahamson, will teach you the technique used by memory experts around the world! You will learn how to improve your memory, even for the names of the people that you meet every day.

“Moving and Longevity,” presented by Brian

Mason, will explain how new studies show the importance of maintaining mobility and improving movement that will impact the quality of your life and possibly the longevity of your life.

“Healthy Eating From Head To Toe,” presented

by Caryn Alter, will explore the link between the food we eat and the health of our brain, heart, and bones. You will get easy tips on how small changes in your diet may provide big benefits to your health.

Seating is limited, so anyone interested in attending the “Live Life Well” educational seminar, should call CentraState Medical Center at 732308-0570 or visit centrastate.com and click on Classes and Events.

For over 31 years, Bartley Healthcare has provided quality individual focused memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and assisted living services for residents on its 25-acre campus in Jackson, NJ. Founded in 1985, Bartley Healthcare has long been recognized as an award winning, quality leader with the experience in memory care, skilled nursing, post-acute care, and assisted living. Bartley Healthcare is Joint Commission accredited, with special certification for their Memory Care and Post-Acute Programs. For more information, visit: bartleyhealthcare.com or call 732-370-4700.

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 information, pick up a Summer Music Opportunities flier outside the Sanctuary or see

Josh Melson.

Summer Church School Volunteers If you have an hour to spare this summer, we have the perfect volunteer opportunity for you.

Our summer church school needs volunteers.

You can help for one service, one weekend during the summer, or as many times as you wish.

We do the planning, you come and work with the kids. Please speak with Jane Kahnt, Linda Fashauer or Michael Barozzie.

Piano Players Needed We’re looking for people to play piano at for our Nursing Home Services, as well as for the Communion Services we do at Harrogate and Crestwood Manor. Each time several classic hymns are chosen for the residents to sing.

Anyone who can play the piano at a very basic level and above is encouraged to participate. If you have an hour to join us 2 to 3 times a year, or you’d like to get more information, please contact Vivian Burns or the Church Office.

Green Thumbs If you have an hour a week to spare, The HOPE Center could use your green thumb.

Volunteers are needed to water, weed and eventually harvest the vegetable garden.

Produce from this garden will be added to the food pantry. If you can help, contact the HOPE Center office.

Sound Booth Volunteers We’re blessed with a fantastic group of volunteers that run the slides and LiveStream feed during worship, but we can always use a few more team members. If you’re interested in joining our team, contact Scott Slawson.

We’ll train you and get you on the schedule.

Ushering Guild When you arrive for worship each weekend, you’re greeted with a smile by one of our ushers. That hearty good morning as you receive your bulletin is a wonderful way to begin the service, isn’t it? If you’d like to be part of offering that service to others, consider joining our Ushering Guild. Contact the office to find out how you can help. We’re looking for individuals who are seeking an occasional or regular commitment to serve the congregation.

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By Sara Grillo TOMS RIVER – In recent days, photos have been circulating on social media showing the forgotten animals of Hurricane Harvey – dogs and cats trapped in the floodwaters, or tied up and left behind in the frenzy of evacuation.

From A Dancer’s Pointe, located at 1311 Route 37 West next to the Marquee Theatre, decided to do something to help these Texas animals that are slowly being rescued. After discovering that the Monmouth County SPCA will be receiving some of the dogs, puppies, cats and kittens displaced by Hurricane Harvey via the group Wings of Rescue, the dance studio decided to initiate “A Month Of Giving” in September to collect much needed pet supplies and monetary donations for the rescued animals coming to New Jersey.

A donation box will be set up in the studio lobby for anyone to drop off the items listed below, as well as a jar on the reception desk to accept monetary donations. Hours of drop off are 5 to 8 p.m. When the box is full, the studio will coordinate a drop-off to the Monmouth County SPCA. Items needed for the SPCA donation box: Dogs: • Bowls • Natural Balance Rolls – Beef, Lamb or Turkey • Pedigree Mighty Dog Canned Food • Dog Toys • Kongs – Medium & Large • New Leashes & Collars (buckle not snap) • EZ Walker Harnesses – Medium & Large • Gentle Leaders – Medium & Large

• Pill Pockets • Rawhides • Dog Treats • Blankets, Towels & Sheets • Dog & Cat Beds • Gift Cards – Petsmart, Petco, Shoprite, CVS, • Walgreens, Walmart Cats: • Friskes Ground Canned Food • Fancy Feast • World’s Best Cat Littler or any Scoopable Cat Litter • Plastic Cat Carriers • Cat Toys • Cat Treats & Catnip • Canned Food – Tuna & Sardines • Cat Beds • Pill Pockets Kittens: • KMR Kitten Formula • Kitten Bottles • Kitten Canned Food • Jarred Baby Food – Turkey, Beef or Chicken • Plain Yogurt • Heating Pads/Discs • Hot Water Bottles • Stuffed Animals For The Shelter: • Paper Towels • Laundry Detergent • Dryer Sheets Lavender Scented • Brillo/S.O.S Pads • Clorox Disinfectant & Wipes • Tissues • 30+ Gallon Garbage Bags • Liquid Hand Soap

Color Run For Toms River Field Of Dreams

BARNEGAT – Toms River Field of Dreams invites the community to a 5K Color Run and 1 Mile Fun Run on Saturday, October 7 at Barnegat High School, 180 Bengal Blvd. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. and the race starts at 10 a.m. Pre-register online at eventbrite.com and search TRFOD. The first 600 registrants will receive a TRFOD Color Run t-shirt.

All proceeds will benefit Toms River Field of Dreams, a proposed complex within the community for children and adults with spe-

cial 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.

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Register For Fall Classes At Ocean County College

TOMS RIVER – Register today for fall classes at Ocean County College! If you’ve been thinking about attending college, now’s the time to get started. Choose from a variety of schedules. Apply today and take that first step to getting a college education.

Fall Accelerated Terms 7½-Week Accelerated Term (classes run 10/30-12/22): Register now thru October 29.

Fall Semester/Fall Quick Term 10-Week Quick Term (classes run 10/1112/22): Register now thru October 10.

Evening and weekend classes are held on the OCC Main Campus in Toms River, at the OCC Southern Education Center in Manahawkin, and at off-campus locations

throughout Ocean County. Online classes are also available.

Register early for the best selection of classes! Applications are being accepted. Course schedules can be viewed online at ocean. edu. New students must register in person.

For some courses, students may be required to take the College Placement Test. New full-time students must complete orientation prior to registering.

For information, visit the Registration & Records Office, Administration Building, (Bldg. #1), Main Campus, College Drive, or call 732-255-0304. (Call the Southern Education Center in Manahawkin at 609-978-2077).

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Walk/Run For Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation

SEASIDE PARK – A Hugh Claus Memorial Walk/Run to raise money for the Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation is on September 24 at 2207 SW Central Ave. A 1-mile fun run starts at 9 a.m. and a 5K walk/run starts at 9:30 a.m.

Same day registration begins at 7 a.m. Email Patty for more information at patty4tino@ yahoo.com.

Early online registration for the 5K run is $25 and for the walk or fun run is $15, and includes a t-shirt. Same day registration for the 5K run is $35 and for the walk is $25. Proceeds will benefit the Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation for amyloidosis research and awareness.

For more information, visit chipmiller.org.

Special awards will be given to the top male and female finishers and children 12 and under. All registered 5K walkers and runners are invited to an after race party hosted by Bum Rogers Crab House.

Each year 3,000 cases of amyloidosis are diagnosed in the United States. Amyloidosis is generally a disease of middle-aged people and older, although the disease has been seen in individuals in their thirties. Men are more likely to be affected than women by a ratio of about 1.5:1.

With early diagnosis, the outlook for patients with amyloidosis has shifted to hopeful in the last decade. The early diagnosis allows treatment to begin before the amyloid protein buildup in the body becomes too great to overcome. Without treatment, the outlook for patients with AL amyloidosis is not good, many passing away within 18 to 24 months after diagnosis. Early diagnosis is the key to managing the disease.

Funds raised at events like this help researchers in their development of new ways to diagnose and treat this dreaded disease.

Yoga Classes

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Department of Parks & Recreation will be conducting Yoga classes at the Ocean County Administration Complex Cafeteria, 129 Hooper Ave. A Kripalu Yoga Program #303544-2A will take place from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. from September 14 to October 19. A Gentle Yoga Program #303544-3A will be from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m.

A second session at the same times will be from November 2 to December 14 (no class on 11/23). Kripalu Yoga Program is #303544-

2B and Gentle Yoga Program is #303544-3B. Classes are for those over the age of 16 and cost $36 per person.

To register, send a check made payable to County of Ocean to Ocean County Parks and Recreation, 1198 Bandon Road, Toms River, NJ 08753. Include program number with registration.

To receive more information or a Parks & Recreation Newsletter, call 1-877-OCPARKS or visit the website at oceancountyparks.org.

Fundraisers At Jersey Shore Animal Center

BRICK – Jersey Shore Animal Center is hosting a ‘No Flea’ Flea Market on Sunday, September 10 at the Elks Lodge on Old Hooper Ave. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. To reserve a table to sell your unwanted items, contact Jersey Shore Animal Center. All proceeds will go toward caring for the animals, and you get to keep any money you make.

The 6th Annual Beach to Bay 5K and Family Fun Walk is on Saturday, October 7 at Brick Beach III, Route 35 North. Race starts at 8:30 a.m. To register, visit the website or

stop by the shelter at 185 Brick Blvd. The event is dog friendly! To become a sponsor or vendor, call Jaime at 732-920-1600.

A Paint Your Pet fundraiser for the animals is on Sunday, October 22 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Pino’s Palette in Sea Girt Square, 2100 Route 35. Painters have their choice of painting their pet on a canvas or tote bag.

For more information on any of these events, contact Jersey Shore Animal Center at jerseyshoreanimalcenter.org or call 732920-1600.

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WHITING – Sisters Juliet and Olivia Sereda spent this past weekend regaling the excitement of the past few weeks. They both just finished performing as cast members in Into the Woods Jr., produced by Ocean Children’s Theatre Co. (OCTC), a Whiting-based non-profit theatre company that provides arts education, enrichment and performance opportunities for area youth.

When asked about what these productions meant to her, Olivia said, “OCTC gives me the opportunity to live-out my passion for singing and acting, while being a part of a community of young artists.”

Her sister Juliet echoed Olivia’s sentiments, and her mother, Lindsay Sereda, added, “My daughter has Down Syndrome; working with OCTC has helped her to come-out of her shell. I see a great amount of growth in her self-esteem,

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The teachers are so very pleased with this last production. Artistic Director Michael Grande said, “It’s such a rewarding experience to share our love of the performing arts with our students. We are so blessed to witness these students growing as performers and to sharing their gifts with the world.”

Ocean Children’s Theatre Co. has students from various parts of Ocean County, including Manchester Township, Toms River, Brick and New Egypt. Board President Lu-Ann Cirone is a strong advocate for a fully inclusive program.

OCTC is open to students of various levels of experience and to children with special needs. The next production is Annie Jr. and the show will take place on the weekend of December 8. For more information, please visit oceantheatreco.org or call 732-444-3275.

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Freeholder Haines To Represent New Jersey Women Legislators

By Sara Grillo OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County Freeholder and Toms River resident Virginia E. Haines is now the New Jersey State Director for the National Foundation for Women Legislators.

Haines was recently selected to lead the nation’s oldest non-partisan organization that addresses the needs of elected women officials within all areas of government.

“It’s a privilege to serve as the 2017 New Jersey State Director for the National Foundation for Women Legislators,” said Haines, who has been an Ocean County Freeholder since January 2016. “I am so proud of the many accomplishments women have made and continue to make at all levels of government.”

“I look forward to working with the members of this organization in order to advance the status of women in government and to come together to share views and experiences that will help create an ongoing dialogue that will make a difference for not just our respective constituents but nationally,” she said.

Haines is only the second woman in the history of Ocean County to serve on the Freeholder Board, the first being Hazel Gluck of Lakewood. Prior to becoming a Freeholder, she also served in the State Assembly, as New Jersey Lottery Director and on the Dover Township (Toms River) Committee.

As part of her new role, Haines, along with other elected women across the country, will travel to Minneapolis, Minnesota from November 14 to 18 for the National Foundation of Women Legislators’ (NFWL) 2017 Annual

Conference to discuss effective solutions to some of the country’s most pressing issues.

“Fostering a non-partisan environment that encourages dialogue and the sharing of information and experiences, women leaders are able to build coalitions, share the concerns of their constituents, and identify out-of-the-box solutions to the most pressing issues facing their communities today,” Haines said.

“We are so proud Freeholder Haines has accepted a leadership position in our Foundation,” stated Minnesota State Senator Carrie Ruud, NFWL’s 2017 Chair. “NFWL’s theme for 2017 is leadership, and Haines exemplifies this theme. She will play a key role in aiding elected women in New Jersey, as we continue to grow as an organization.”

Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari mirrored the sentiments of Sen. Ruud, saying that Freeholder Haines was a great choice for the role.

“She brings a great deal of knowledge and perspective to the table,” Vicari said. “She is a hard worker and will be a true benefit to the NFWL.” Haines will carry the title of New Jersey State Director for the NFWL through the end of 2018.

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Learn how to dribble, pass and shoot. The clinic will take place Thursday, September 14 from 1 to 1:45 p.m. at Jakes Branch County Park. The fee is $5 per child. Program # 303021-1A. To register, send a check made payable to the

“County of Ocean” to Ocean County Parks and Recreation, 1198 Bandon Road, Toms River, NJ 08753. Please provide name, address and daytime telephone number, along with program # when registering.

To receive more information or a Parks & Recreation Newsletter, call 732-506-9090 or visit oceancountyparks.org.

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Experience The British Theatre With Ocean County College

TOMS RIVER – Experience the British theater on Ocean County College’s 39th Annual Theatre in London Seminar/Trip from January 3-14, 2018. Members of the community are welcome to participate on a non-credit basis.

Students will be enrolled for three college credits. A number of scholarships are available for OCC students and an application is required. Participants must be at least 18 years of age and out of high school. Registration Deadline: October 4.

Seminar/Trip: See 10-12 plays at the Royal National Theatre, the West End and the Fringe.

Take a backstage tour of the Royal National and Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. Participate in “talk-back” sessions with actors, directors, playwrights and/or designers. Enjoy a day trip to Stratford-Upon-Avon. Plenty of free time is provided for sightseeing, shopping, museums and world-class restaurants.

Tour Package: round trip airfare on United Airlines, roundtrip airport transfers, 10-night accommodations at the Grafton Hotel, theatre

tickets, day trips as noted on itinerary, full English breakfast daily, most tips, taxes, OCC instruction, tuition and fees.

Not Included: personal expenses, airline baggage fees, tips, activities, meals (lunch and dinner), trip cancellation insurance, and services not specifically listed in travel brochure/contract.

Cost: $3,975 per person, double occupancy, Ocean County resident.

Single Room Supplement: $795.

Out-of-County Fee: $63.

Out-of-State Fee: $327.

NOTE: The program cost is based on the exchange rate and the prevailing price in effect at the time of printing. Should airfare, land costs and the dollar/pound exchange rate become less favorable, participants may be billed accordingly.

For more information or to register for the trip, contact Gary Shaffer, Assistant Professor of Humanities, at gshaffer@ocean.edu or 732255-0400, ext. 2296.

Ocean County 4-H Gift Basket Auction

LAKEWOOD – The 8th Annual Ocean County 4-H Gift Basket Auction is on Friday, October 27 at 6 p.m. at the Woodlake Country Club, 25 New Hampshire Ave. Tickets must be pre-purchased in advance for $40, which includes a sit down dinner of chicken, beef or pasta with vegetables, salad, dessert and beverage, as well as one sheet of white tickets for baskets. A cash bar and 50/50 will be available.

Make checks payable to 4-H Leaders Association. All proceeds benefit the Ocean County

4-H Leaders Association for 4-H Youth Development programs, activities and Fair expenses.

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LAKEWOOD – A Giant Yard Sale will be held at the Ocean County Park, 659 Ocean Avenue, on Saturday, September 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Vendors are now being accepted to recycle used items. Vendors are also encouraged to sell Kids’ Stuff. A parking space sized spot is only $15. To reserve a spot, send a check to Ocean

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The event will be held rain or shine. Visit the website at oceancountyparks.org for additional information or call 1-877-OCPARKS. The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders and Ocean County Parks and Recreation sponsors this program.

Ocean Monmouth Health Alliance Cancer Workshop

LAKEWOOD – The Ocean Monmouth Health Alliance (OMHA) will be offering a free workshop series – Cancer: Thriving and Surviving For All Cancer Patients, Survivors and Caregivers. This is a free 6-session workshop designed to help families and individuals learn various ways to cope with the challenges

of cancer. It will be held at the Cancer Support Community at Monmouth Medical Center’s Southern Campus at 199 Prospect Street on Monday, September 18 through October 23 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. There is no cost to attend. Pre-registration is required, as space is limited. Call 732-923-6090 to register.

SAVE Rescue Shelter Needs Donations

TOMS RIVER – SAVE Rescue Shelter, located at 1594 Lakewood Road, is in need of paper towels, towels, wet cat food (not fish), garbage bags and laundry soap. There is also

an upcoming tricky tray fundraiser in September – check the Facebook page for details at facebook.com/SAVERescueShelter or visit save.rescuegroups.org.

Elks Offer Bingo

TOMS RIVER – Toms River Elks #1875 offers bingo on Wednesday nights at 7 p.m. Open to the public. The lodge is at 600 Washington Street. Call 732-341-9863.

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Folklore Groups From Italy To Perform At Ocean County Columbus Day Parade

OCEAN COUNTY – Two folkloric groups of singers and dancers from Italy will be the special guest entertainment at the 26th Annual Ocean County Columbus Day Parade and Italian Festival. These groups, “Citta’ di Tropea” from the city of Tropea and “La Teglia” from the town of San Polo Matese will be sure to please guests with their traditional songs and dances. They will arrive in the United States on October 5 and be part of the Columbus Day Parade and Italian Festival in Seaside Heights during the weekend of October 6 to 8.

“We are now celebrating 26 years and the Ocean County Columbus Day Parade and Italian Festival has become one of the most popular ethnic cultural festivals in the state,” said Parade Committee Chairman Michael Blandina. “As we have for the past nineteen years, we will once again be bringing in special groups of talented people from Italy to add an authentic spirit of Italian Heritage and Culture to these events. This year it is our honor to have for the first time with us the folkloric groups “Citta’ di Tropea” from the Region of Calabria, Italy and “La Teglia” from the Region of Molise, Italy.”

Each group has approximately 25 members made up of singers, dancers and musicians.

All are very experienced in folklore and are brought together by the same love and interest for their culture. The goal of these

associations is to reveal their popular and traditional culture around the world through songs, dances, music and costumes. The group wears costumes typical of years gone by, in their region of Italy. The dresses worn by the women and the costumes worn by the men were usually worn for special occasions like weddings, engagements and other important events.

These groups have marched in numerous parades in Italy and Europe, performed in many shows, appeared on Italian TV and have performed all over the world at special events.

They come to Ocean County and the Eastern United States for the first time at the invitation of the Ocean County Columbus Day Parade Committee. “Le Teglia” has performed once before in the United States, in Colorado.

The second group, “Citta’ di Tropea” will be making their first appearance in the United States after performing twice in Canada.

There is still time to get involved with the Ocean County Columbus Day Parade and Italian Festival. The organizing committee is still seeking groups and organizations to participate in the parade. The committee is also seeking sponsors for the numerous bands that march in the parade, as well as other aspects of the three-day event. For more information, please contact Chairman Michael Blandina at 732-477-6507.

Donate Cell Phones For Soldiers

OCEAN COUNTY – Donate your used cell phone and help out a worthy cause.

Nancy Seibert has been collecting for “Cell Phones for Soldiers” since 2006. She has combined forces with the Berkeley-based “Support the Troops” project and Lloyd Mullikin, who has been sending packages overseas since 2004.

Over the past six years these projects have worked closely together collecting phones, and mailing packages which include the calling cards to our troops overseas.

Cell phones are collected in any condition and sent to a recycler. The profits from the recycling are sent to the organization headquarters in Massachusetts to purchase 60-minute calling

cards for our troops overseas so that they may keep in contact with their families during their deployment.

To date, there have been over 15,000 phones collected and over 54,000 free 60-minute calling cards donated through these efforts to date.

There are various drop sites throughout the area so that donors can drop their phones in them.

The group is also accepting names of soldiers serving overseas to send them calling cards.

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Ocean County College To Offer Pet Therapy Certification

TOMS RIVER – Ocean County College’s Department of Continuing & Professional Education, in partnership with Compassionate Canine Training, is offering Pet Therapy Preparation and Certification. The need for certified teams in Ocean County is far beyond the number of dogs being trained. This new hands-on training course is geared for dog/handler teams (owner/ pet) and will help meet that need.

Pet therapy visits enrich lives, encourage personal connections, and also provide the dogs with an opportunity to use interactive skills that help keep them mentally and physically fit.

In Pet Therapy Preparation and Certification, you and your pet will receive handson training so you are both ready to be tested/certified as a Therapy Dog Team and be able to go out and visit people in need.

NOTE: Dogs do NOT need to be “perfect” but should like meeting new people and have a basis in obedience (sit, stay, come, down, and loose leash walking).

This certification allows you and your dog, as a Therapy Dog Team, to volunteer

Intro To Pickle Ball & Social

OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation will be conducting a Pickle Ball Social. Join us for this game that combines badminton, tennis and ping pong. All equipment will be supplied.

The event will be held at Beaver Dam Creek County Park in Point Pleasant on Friday, September 22 from10 to 11:30 a.m.

– Program # 303495-2A. Another social will meet at the Tennis Courts at Tip Seaman County Park in Tuckerton on Tuesday, September 12 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. – Program #303495-2B. The fee is $5 per person.

To register, send a check made payable to the “County of Ocean” to Ocean County Parks and Recreation, 1198 Bandon Road, Toms River, NJ 08753. Please provide name, address and daytime telephone number, along with program number when registering. The department also conducts many sports programs for kids through seniors.

To receive more information or to receive a Parks & Recreation Newsletter, call toll free 1-877-OCPARKS or visit oceancountyparks.org.

The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders sponsors this program.

Tanya On Tuesday

TOMS RIVER – Rabbi Moshe Gourarie has resumed his “Tanya on Tuesday” class, each Tuesday at noon at the Chabad Jewish Center, 2001 Church Rd. The Tanya is the original book of Chabad philosophy, it delves into the relationship with God, the soul, and helps persons understand their personal inner struggles, and how to overcome them.

The class is free.

For more information or to register, visit chabadtomsriver.com or call 732-349-4199.

with Caregiver Canines® and perform home visits to the local senior community as well as hospitals, assisted living facilities, schools, and businesses that allow pet therapy visitations.

Classes meet on Saturdays, September 16 to October 7, from 9 to 10:30 a.m., plus the certification evaluation will be scheduled for Saturday, October 14.

To register, call the Ocean County College Department of Continuing & Professional Education at 732-255-0404 or visit ocean.edu/cpe.htm (type in keyword “Pet Therapy” or course title “Pet Therapy Preparation and Certification”).

Dog trainer Kelly M. Keeney is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) and a Certified Behavior Adjustment

Training Instructor (CBATI). She provides effective, fun, healthy, and positive YES-based training for pets and their family.

Caregiver Canines® is a local non-profit that provides joy and companionship to the elderly and homebound by bringing canine therapy teams directly to them in the comfort of their own homes.

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Does Hearing Really Effect My Golf Game?

Golf Digest conducted two tests that prove hearing’s link to the golf links: Depicted below are a summary of the results: From 150 Yards In: Ten golfers with handicaps between four and 16 hit 18 balls each to a green 150 yards away with and without earmuffs. Without earmuffs, the group hit the green 67 percent of the time. With earmuffs, the group hit the green only 53 percent of the time.

Judging Your Putts: Ten golfers with handicaps between two and 17 hit a variety of 48 putts with three identical putters, with and without earmuffs. Without earmuffs, golfers correctly guessed the putts’ outcome (long, short, just right)

59 percent of the time. With earmuffs, players guessed correctly only 40 percent of the time.

Arnold Palmer has been an active wearer of hearing aids for many years. Golf Digest interviewed Mr. Palmer about the benefits of wearing hearing aids when golfing. Mr. Palmer said, “Your eyes are key on the golf course but I can tell you that your ears are equally important to playing good golf.”

Thus, if you’re an avid golfer suffering from hearing loss, you may want to have your hearing tested to determine whether hearing aids can be beneficial to you, in particular, helping your golf game and lowering your handicap.

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Bartley Healthcare To Offer Bereavement Support Group

JACKSON – Bartley Healthcare is partnering with Holisticare Hospice to host a Bereavement Support Group every other month. We are all affected by grief and loss at some point in our lives, and everyone grieves in his or her own way. There are many different forms of grief, but you may want to consider a support group, where everyone gives and takes, and you are not alone.

Many grieving people wonder if they would benefit from joining a support group.

Support groups offer a few gifts: they provide hope, they can help a griever find new empathy, new understandings, and renewed strengths, and they can reaffirm that one is not alone. Grief is experienced in so many different ways – physical, emotional, and spiritual, and one needs a place to recognize that these reactions are part of the journey of grief.

Anyone can attend this support group.

You may have anticipatory grief, you may be grieving the loss of a loved one, or you may be a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s or Dementia. This Bereavement Support Group has been created for anyone

who would like a listening ear, or would like to listen to others share their feelings and emotions.

The second Bereavement Support Group meeting will be hosted by Holisticare Hospice at Bartley Healthcare, at 175 Bartley Road in Jackson, on September 27 at 4 p.m. There will be light refreshments served. Seating is limited, so please RSVP to Lindsay, Marketing Coordinator, at 732-370-4700 x1368, or lconstantino@ bartleyhealthcare.com.

For over 31 years, Bartley Healthcare has provided quality individual focused memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and assisted living services for residents on its 25-acre campus in Jackson, NJ. Founded in 1985, Bartley Healthcare has long been recognized as an award winning, quality leader with the experience in memory care, skilled nursing, post-acute care, and assisted living. Bartley Healthcare is Joint Commission accredited, with special certification for their Memory Care and PostAcute Programs. For more information, visit our website: bartleyhealthcare.com or call today at 732-370-4700.

Al-Anon Meetings Available Locally

OCEAN COUNTY – Are you troubled by someone else’s drinking? Al-Anon Family Groups may be able to help you. Call their 24-hour hotline for local meeting locations at 856-547-0855.

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

Nootropic Supplements – Nature’s Smart Pill

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. Last month I wrote an article entitled, Alzheimer’s is A Guessing Game.

Afterward, many of you emailed and shared your personal stories about this, and some were delightful, others heartbreaking.

I truly understand. It brings to the forefront of my mind a woman named Mary, who I met at a Florida nursing home in the 90’s.

I am going to tell you her story soon, so be sure to sign up for my newsletter at suzycohen.com.

Today’s column will focus on natural remedies that support brain health and memory.

Keep in mind that anything you want to try, please ask your physician if it’s right for you since I am not a doctor and besides, individual response varies. Now, for some intelligent brain-loving options, all available at health food stores nationwide (and possibly in your garden)!

Lion’s Mane This is a medicinal mushroom, not an animal-derived furry ingredient. It is classified as a nootrope. Have you ever heard of that word before?

Nootropics (“noah-trope-icks”) are defined as substances that can improve cognitive function. Nootropic substances, whether they are medications or supplements, simply contain supportive nutrients that will help you maintain optimal brain function.

Lion’s Mane is known botanically as Hericium erinaceus, and it possesses well-known regenerative effects. There’s an active ingredient in Lion’s Mane mushroom promotes the growth of nerve cells in the brain. When you grow new nerve cells, it’s helpful right?

Nootropes are the way of the world, and

even kids know about them because on the street, they are termed “smart pills.” Some college kids like nootropic supplements to help them get through finals and exams.

Bacopa Monnieri There is a gorgeous white flower that is a nootropic herb. It helps you maintain optimal brain function due to its strong, protective effect on one particular memory-compound called acetylcholine.

Bacopa blocks acetylcholinesterase (which breaks down acetylcholine), and remember now, that acetylcholine is a highly desired neurotransmitter!

Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) Gotu kola, commonly called pennywort, contains compounds that support neurotrophin secretion. Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor or BDNF is the most well-studied of the neurotrophins. It helps maintain brain integrity, and signals nerve cells to survive and differentiate. Gotu kola seems to help with mental fatigue.

I have a longer version of this article (plus big news) so to read that, go to my site and sign up for my newsletter. If your practitioner approves of these gentle remedies, you could certainly try them independently, or you can find multi-tasking formulas that contain these as well as other key nutrients and amino acids.

Just be careful because some nootropic supplements are dangerous, and in fact, some are not supposed to be on the market anymore. Buy from trusted brands and companies. It’s completely within your rights to ask for a company’s Certificate of Analysis for purity and heavy metal testing. If they don’t provide that document to you, run.

(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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Sheriff’s Department’s Horse Passes Away

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Sheriff’s Department had to say goodbye to one of their own, with the passing of Sambuca, the horse that accompanied them on many outings.

Sambuca, 20, could be seen at the Ocean County Fair, Berkeley Pride Day, the Polar Bear Plunge, or many other places where the sheriff’s department has a presence.

Sheriff’s Officer Brian Stockhoff, her owner, said that her appearances attracted children and families, helping to form a connection between the police and the public. She was a memorable figure at parades and other events.

In a more official capacity, she participated in a drill searching for a lost person, Stockhoff said. The Explorer Post, made up of local young cadets interested in a career in law enforcement, also spent some time with her.

“She was a rare horse,” he said of her being comfortable surrounded by 20-30 kids. “She loved it. She loved the attention.”

Her life was cut short, she could have lived another 10 years, by complications after a vet found lesions around the small intestines, he said.

“It was a shock to all of us,” he said. “I fed her that morning, and she was fine. She took a turn for the worst and she died the next morning.”

Her indoctrination into the Sheriff’s Office started as almost a joke. Newly minted Sheriff Michael Mastronardy was asking officers for new ideas in 2014, and Stockhoff offered the idea of a mounted unit.

“Where would we get a horse from?”

Mastronardy asked.

“I have one,” Stockhoff replied.

And from there, more and more ideas came where Sambuca could be used.

The family is looking to buying another horse, but they have to find one that meshes well with the family and the other horses, Stockhoff said.

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TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Family Success Center hosts a free bread pick-up day every Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

at 1433 Hooper Ave., Suite 121.

The bread is donated by Panera Bread.

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Parents Encouraged To Add Health Visits To Back-To-School Checklist

NEW JERSEY – With students heading back to school next month, the New Jersey Department of Health is encouraging parents and guardians to include school physicals, eye exams and vaccinations to the checklist in addition to the standard school supplies, books and backpacks to get a jump start on health requirements and classroom readiness.

“There is a correlation between academic achievement and overall good health,” said New Jersey Health Commissioner Cathleen D. Bennett. “Families should make sure children are up-to-date with health exams and immunizations when back-to-school season rolls around. Saying goodbye to summer fun is always difficult but planning ahead makes the transition easier and less stressful.”

As August is National Immunization Awareness Month, this annual observance is the perfect time to highlight the important role vaccines play throughout one’s lifespan to protect against serious and sometimes deadly diseases. In combination with yearly physicals, both wellness and athletic (for students planning to play sports during the schoolyear), this dual defense enables students to put their best foot forward each day ultimately influencing higher school attendance and performance in the classroom.

Childhood vaccines protect against 14 serious diseases such diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), polio, measles, mumps, rubella, Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), hepatitis B, varicella (chickenpox) and pneumococcal disease, thereby reducing the spread of disease to others in classrooms, child care centers and communities.

As children get older, they are more likely to get certain diseases like meningococcal disease and infections that can lead to human papillomavirus (HPV) cancers.

Preteens can be protected long before their risk of infection increases by getting recommended vaccines. Additionally, some childhood vaccines wear off over time, so booster shots are needed to help stay protected from serious diseases like tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis. Talk to your healthcare provider routinely to assess vaccination needs. Information about vaccines, recommended immunization schedules for all age groups and programs that provide vaccines at no cost to children of low-income families can be found at the CDC website at cdc.gov/vaccines/index.html.

Wellness and sports physicals are equally essential for students heading back to school, especially for those who plan to participate in organized sports to determine disqualifying conditions and to ensure a safe playing environment. The purpose of this pre-screening is to determine physical and medical limitations including cardiovascular, neurologic, visual, orthopedic, general medical and mental health to help identify those conditions that may predispose a student to injury or sudden death.

For health forms, guidelines and resources, be sure to visit your child’s school and/or

township school district website.

When participating in physical activity, it is also important to be aware of the signs of a concussion. A concussion is caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head that can change the way the brain normally works.

Each year, U.S. emergency departments

treat an estimated 173,285 sports– and recreation-related traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs, including concussions, among children and teens, from birth to 19 years.

Reported symptoms related to concussions include headaches, nausea, vomiting, dizziness and blurry vision. More information

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Nursing home abuse can take many forms. It can be intentional, visible, obvious or it can be more subtle – abuse through neglect and general lack of care on the part of nursing home staff. Abuse can be physical, emotional, fi nancial or even sexual. Each of these takes a heavy toll on any person, but nursing home abuse and nursing home neglect can be especially hard on the elderly, some of the most vulnerable members of our society. Whatever form nursing home abuse takes, it is urgent that you and your loved one open a dialogue about this extraordinarily sensitive topic. Communication is necessary to end the abuse and let the healing begin.

The fi rst step in opening a dialogue is identifying suspected abuse. There are many signs of nursing home abuse that you can look for. The fi rst sign you may notice is a change in behavior. The emotional effects that often accompany abuse can manifest as sluggishness or depression, a lack of enthusiasm for things your loved one once enjoyed or even a loss of interest in visits. The change in attitude can be significant and sudden, or it may be subtle and prolonged. The most important thing is to be observant and notice if the change is taking place on any level.

Of course, it is also possible that signs of abuse will be far more apparent.

Physical signs of nursing home abuse or nursing home neglect can take the form of bruises, sores, cuts, scars or any similar injuries. These may be from simple accidents, but if there is anything suspicious about the injury,

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Ticks Carrying Lyme Disease Are On The Rise In Ocean County OCEA N COU NTY – As the days start getting war mer, Ocean County officials warn residents to be aware of ticks and tick borne illnesses such as Lyme disease.

“In 2015, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed that 95 percent of Lyme disease cases were reported in 14 states including New Jersey,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari, who is also liaison to the Rutgers Cooperative Extension Service. “County agencies are working together to educate and raise awareness so we can keep the number of tick borne illness incidents low.”

The Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies believes 2017 could be a bad year – a “forbidding forecast”– for Lyme disease, based on a large acorn crop in 2015 leading to an increase in the white-footed mouse population. Feeding on infected mice is a primary way ticks pick up Lyme and other diseases.

Lyme disease is spread by the blacklegged tick (deer tick) which can be found on the shr ubby understor y of the forest, in high grassy areas and in open fields. Ticks tend to favor the thick undergrowth of shrubs and small trees because they prefer cool, moist woodlands.

According to the Rutgers Cooperative Extension Fact Sheet FS443 “Preventing Tick Bites: Prevent Lyme Disease,” about 20 to 45 percent of Ocean County, about 20 to 45 percent of blacklegged ticks in New Jersey (depending on the life stage and where they are found) are infected with and are able to transmit Lyme disease. More than 70 percent of Lyme disease cases occur from the bite of ticks in the nymph stage – which is the size of a poppy seed.

“When spending time outdoors it’s very important to be vigilant of tick bites,” Vicari said.

Tra nsm ission of Ly me d isease is mai nly du r i ng the war mer months, but as long as temperatures are above freezing, blacklegged ticks are active the entire year.

“One of the most important things we can do is take precautions that help reduce the chance of becoming infected with any tick-borne infection,” said Freeholder Gerry P. Little, who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Health Department.

The Ocean County Health Department suggests that people take the following precautions to keep ticks off their skin: Walk on cleared trails and stay in the center of a trail to minimize contact with leaf litter, brush and high grasses where ticks are likely to be found.

Minimize the amount of exposed skin.

Wear thick white socks, long pants, and a long-sleeved shirt. Tuck the pant legs into the socks, so ticks cannot crawl up the inside of the pants. Wearing light-colored clothing also makes it

easier to see ticks. If you see any ticks while still outside, remove them immediately before going indoors.

Golfers walking through brushy areas should be aware of ticks.

Apply repellents to skin and clothing; read and follow the label instructions.

Products that contain DEET can be directly applied to exposed skin and to clothing to help keep ticks away. The product label will give details about how to apply the repellent and how to use it safely on children.

Permethrin (hunter-grade) products can be applied to clothing/boots/shoes (NOT TO SKIN) and actually kill ticks on contact with the treated clothing.

This is usually effective on clothing through several washings.

After outdoor activities, be sure to check your body for ticks and remove a ny i m me d iat ely. Use a h a nd-held mirror to thoroughly view all parts of the body. Check children and pets for ticks, also.

If you find a tick on yourself, your child or your pet: Use fine-tipped tweezers to grasp the tick as close to the skin’s surface as possible.

Pull upward with steady, even pressure. Don’t twist or jerk the tick; this can cause the mouth-parts to break off and remain in the skin. If this happens, remove the mouth-parts with tweezers.

After removing the tick, thoroughly clean the bite area and your hands with r ubbing alcohol, an iodine scr ub, or soap and water.

It is important to remember that a tick must feed for at least 24 hours before they can begin to transmit the Lyme disease bacterium Avoid fol k lore re me d ie s such a s “painting” the tick with nail polish or petroleum jelly, or using heat to make the tick detach from the skin.

Health officials also recommend if you f ind a tick, place it in a sealed container with a slightly damp (with wat e r, not alc ohol) pie ce of pap e r towel. You may take the tick to the Rutgers Cooperative Extension located at 1623 Whitesville Road (at the corner of Whitesville Road and Sunset Avenue) in Toms River to be identified.

Tick experts are available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday to identify ticks. If the tick is identified as a black-legged tick, the staff will make recommendations according to the CDC. The Rutgers Extension also has a listing of labs that the tick can be sent to for testing.

More information on ticks and preve nt i ng t ick bit es ca n be obt ai ned by calling the Rutgers Cooperative Ext e n sion Of f ice at 732-349 -1246, visiting the Extension Office website at ocean.njaes.rutgers.edu or by visiting the Ocean County Health Department website at ochd.org.

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New Jersey Natural Gas To Hold Energy Assistance Days

WALL – New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) encourages residents struggling to pay their energy bills to attend one of its upcoming Energy Assistance Days. Whether on a limited income or faced with unanticipated financial hardship, there are energy assistance and home energy-improvement programs available for households of varying income levels.

Representatives from NJNG and state-designated agencies will work with community members to identify which programs best fit their needs and assist with the application process.

To qualify and apply for energy-assistance programs, participants must provide: • Valid identification • Proof of income and social security cards

for all household members • Proof of home ownership or rental agreement • Recent copies of both natural gas and electric utility bills Energy Assistance Days provide the opportunity for residents to learn how to manage energy bills and prepare for the winter season. For more information, or to

connect with an NJNG energy assistance specialist, call 800-221-0051 or e-mail energyassist@njng.com.

Jackson: Wednesday, September 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Jackson Township Senior Center, 40 Don Connor Blvd.

Toms River: Friday, September 15 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at St. Luke’s Roman Catholic Church, 1674 Old Freehold Road Brick: Monday, September 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Church of the Visitation, 755 Mantoloking Road Bayville: Friday, September 22 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at St. Barnabas Church, Fr. Brennan Hall, 33 Woodland Avenue Long Beach Island: Tuesday, September 26 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at St. Francis Community Center, 4700 Long Beach Blvd.

In addition, NJNG offers free energy assistance presentations to community organizations. To reserve your date, please contact NJNG’s energy assistance department at 732-938-1296 or energyassist@ njng.com. Additional information is available at njng.com.

Hospice Volunteers Needed

TOMS RIVER– Is it time for you to give back or pay forward the blessings you have received? Compassionate Care Hospice is looking for volunteers interested in taking a special journey. Hospice is about living your life with quality and dignity. You would be joining a team of professionals who, with your help, can make this happen.

You can sit with a patient, read to them, or give respite to an over-exhausted caregiver.

We also have office work available that can make you feel like part of the team. There are training classes provided before you get started. By joining this team you will surely be making a difference. For more information, please call Kathleen O’Connell at 732-608-3965 or email kathleen. oconnell@cchnet.net. Visit the website to learn more at cchnet.net. One thing is for sure – you will get back so much more than you give.

Library System Expands Digital Resources With Hoopla OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Library has thousands of movies, albums and audiobooks available via computer and mobile device through the digital service hoopla.

Library customers may instantly borrow eight items per month via stream and download.

Customers can set up an account via the hoopla website or mobile app for iOS and Android. The only requirement is a valid Ocean County Library card.

Contact your local Ocean County Library branch for resources and more information.

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Epilepsy Is On The Rise In New Jersey

NEW JERSEY – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported that the number of adults and children living with active epilepsy is at an all-time high. At least 3.4 million people in the United States live with seizures, including 470,000 children. The number of adults rose from 2.3 million in 2010 to 3 million in 2015 and the number of children with epilepsy rose from 450,000 in 2007 to 470,000 in 2015. It is important to note that this report only accounts for individuals with active epilepsy, as the number of people with a history of epilepsy or seizures is much greater.

This report confirms that epilepsy has been under-reported and is not a rare condition.

Epilepsy presents substantial individual and societal barriers that vary in both severity and impact. Affecting people of all ages, races and ethnicities, with a significant burden on those with lower incomes, the increased prevalence of epilepsy in the United States calls for a national and localized public health response.

The Epilepsy Foundation of New Jersey (EFNJ) will continue to fight every day to improve the lives of the 92,700 New Jersey residents including 12,000 children who are currently impacted by epilepsy and their

family caregivers.

EFNJ offers a variety of programs and services to individuals in New Jersey living with epilepsy and their families including; seizure recognition and first aid trainings on the medical, educational and social impact of epilepsy; Camp NOVA, a one week overnight summer camp for young people in an environment filled with fun experiences and memories that last a lifetime and Community Impact Boards that focus on expanding the quantity and quality of our services.

EFNJ also has a variety of fundraising and awareness building events such as Glow Walk Run! A Family Fun Walk, Costume Contest & Sanctioned 5K happening Saturday, October 28 at Liberty State Park in Jersey City.

The Family Resource Network (FRN) is a comprehensive, family-focused organization designed to meet the growing need for community-based programs and services to this rising population. FRN’s network agencies are: Autism Family Services of NJ, Caregivers of NJ, Epilepsy Foundation of NJ and the Family Support Center of NJ. Please visit familyresourcenetwork.org for more information or call 800-336-5843.

“Forsythe In Art” Opening Reception At National Wildlife Refuge

GALLOWAY – Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge and the Friends of Forsythe are hosting an opening reception for the public to view and purchase recent paintings by Alice McEnerney Cook from 4 to 7 p.m. on September 23.

The opening reception of the exhibit, called Forsythe in Art, is the capstone of a two-year collaboration among the refuge, Friends of Forsythe, and award-winning regional artist Alice McEnerney Cook that captures refuge habitats, such as salt marsh, beach, freshwater wetlands, upland forest, and wilderness as they transform from one season to the next. As Refuge Manager Virginia Rettig enthusiastically states, “We are very excited to be offering a first-ever art show that depicts refuge landscapes, tells the story of how they are important for wildlife and people, and that they are changing. We encourage the public to visit us and take advantage of this unique opportunity.”

In addition to being an art show, this is also a fundraising event for the Friends of Forsythe to help support educational programs and public engagement projects that will introduce more people to the “fragile beauty and enduring resilience” of the area, as stated by Alice McEnerney Cook, and to also develop signage in public access areas of the refuge.

She goes on to say, in regards to the habitats found at Forsythe, “they also give me hope that humanity can be a keystone species that holds ecosystems together, rather than an invasive species that destroys habitats through human activity.”

The art will be on exhibit September 23 through November 1 at the refuge’s Visitor Information Center in Galloway Township.

Viewing is by appointment through the Friends of Forsythe, who can be reached at 609-652-1665, ext. 7121. Visit our Facebook page to learn more about additional special programs connected to the exhibit.

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Back To School: Drivers, Children Should Stay Alert On County Roads

OCEAN COUNTY – As the start of another school year approaches, Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari is again reminding both drivers and children to use extra caution on the county’s roads and sidewalks.

“It only takes a moment for tragedy to strike,” Vicari said “Whether students take the bus, walk, ride a bicycle or are driven to school by their parents, there are safety rules everyone must follow,” he said.

For motorists, safe driving begins before the car even reaches the street, he said.

“Even while backing out of your driveway you may encounter inattentive students walking or biking to school,” Vicari, a lifelong educator, said.

Drivers must also be extra alert for lower speed limits near schools.

When approaching any intersection, pedestrian crossing or school zone, be alert, cover the brake and be ready to stop, he said.

“Take a hard look,” Vicari said. “Look, and then look again, for the child hidden by parked cars, shrubbery or high grass, trees, or poles.

Even mailboxes can obscure a child, if only for a moment.”

Watch for the “darting child” who runs into the roadway chasing a ball or some other object, he said.

He also urged students to use extra caution and carefully check for any moving traffic when they exit a school bus.

“Never trust a vehicle to stop just because the bus is flashing its red warning lights. Always look both ways before crossing the street after stepping out of the school bus,” Vicari said.

Vicari said children walking or biking to school should always follow the same route and avoid short cuts.

“Parents should walk with their children at least once at the start of school so they know the route and how long it takes to travel to and from school,” he said.

Vicari advised children to walk in groups and pay attention to any hazards along the way, such as road construction or barking dogs.

“If a child is approached by a stranger in a car, they should be taught to run the opposite way – towards the rear of the car. This way, the driver will have to first turn around before they can pursue the child,” he said.

Vicari also reminded children who ride their bikes to school that they must obey all traffic laws and wear a safety helmet as required by law.

The start of the school year is also a good time to check the Meghan’s Law website, which will identify any convicted sex offenders that may be living near bus stops or walkers’ route to school, Vicari said.

The database can be accessed through a link on the Ocean County Government Homepage at co.ocean.nj.us. The page can also be accessed directly at njsp.org/sex-offender-registry.

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Lake Ridge Robert H. Taff Law Ridge Realty Terry’s Not Just Bagels Lorenzo’s Pizza & Pasta JB’s Cousin’s Diner Toms River Cleaners (Whitesville Road) The Goddard School (Rte 70) Spring Oak Assisted Living Homestead Run Wawa (94 Rte 70) Stop & Shop (Rte 70 & Rte 9) Super Buy Rite Liquor Store (also in Stop & Shop Plaza) Harrogate Greenbriar Woodlands (New Hampshire)

Church Road

Silverton Professional Center

Route 9

EPA Financial Ocean County Career Center Sorrentino’s Subs Maximum Wellness Rehabilitation Center Rose Garden Nursing & Rehab Center Wawa (1680 Rte 9 North) Smiley’s Deli & Cafe Honey Tree Day Care Jersey Girls Ice Cream Personal Touch Pharmacy Environmentally Friendly Dry Cleaners Spirits Unlimited Wallach’s Farms Gardens of Pleasant Plains Clubhouse Pack & Ship Scrub Laundromat in same strip mall Toms River Pharmacy Dunkin Donuts

Orchards at Dover (by the Marquee Cinemas)

- Spirits Unlimited - Massage Envy - Sports Clips - ShopRite

Shore Eye Associates Atlantic Ent. Dr. Iannacone Ocean Chiropractic

Wawa (2302 Rte 37) Leo’s Laundry Discount Tire Dover Township Senior Center Crystal Diner Walmart Toms River Animal Hospital Care Temp Body in Motion Tun S. Chu MD Cluck U Chicken Miracle Bar Silvi, Fedele & Honschke Law Firm All Star Bagel Community Medical Center Highland Plaza Senior Apts.

Office Lounge Crossroads Realty eastbound Wawa (179 Rte 37 East) KMart Toms River Fitness Center C & G Café Stop & Shop (Rt. 37 East) Toms River Diner Comfort Inn Bandwagon Diner Wawa (320 Rte 37 West)

Downtown Toms River

Yesterday’s Consignment RC Shea & Associates Ocean County Library Dunkin Donuts inside Library Main St. Antiques Main St. Shell Ocean County Public Affairs Toms River Bus Station Poppy’s Place

Hooper Avenue

Commons Medical Park - Quest Diagnostics

Deer Chase Professional Park - Toms River X-Ray MRI Center - Crossroads Realty westbound - Dr. Izzy - Dr. Mann - Ocean Wellness Center

On Route 571 Fischer Blvd.

- Ocean Eye Institute (2nd floor) - South Jersey Dermatology - Shore Medical Associates

Lakehurst Road

Manforti Chiropractic

The Pyramid Center of Toms River Kimberly Daley DPM Sportcare of America James Ball DMD

NOW IN SELECT WAWAS!

15 Union Ave. P.O. Box 521 Lakehurst, NJ 08733 P: 732-657-7344 F: 732-657-7388 www.micromediapubs.com

Wawa (1725 Hooper Ave.) Hair Zone Silverton Barber Shop Silver Bay Bagels Quick Mart Department of Motor Vehicles Silverton Pharmacy Manhattan Bagel Urgent Care NOW Howard Johnsons Hotel Unemployment Office The Oaks @ Toms River (behind Mall) The County Connection (inside mall) Bey Lea Golf Course Toms River American Legion The Chelsea of Toms River Holiday City 1 & 2 Kohr’s Ice Cream Bey Lea Ambulatory Surgical Center The Learning Experience

Ocean Eye Institute Building (601 Rt. 37 W)

- Fortune Buffet - Joey D’s - Yo Factor - Toms River Buy Rite Liquors - Regency Club-Memory Care For Seniors

Crossroads Center

Route 37

Crest Dry Cleaners Scala Deli Country Farms Francolli’s Pizza Midtown Haircutters Nails 4 U Great Wall Chinese Restaurant Charlie’s Pizza Shoprite Hometown Market Ken’s Hardware Wawa (1166 Fischer Blvd) Chicken Town Spirits Liquors Caneda’s Restaurant Check Cashing Center Four Seasons Diner

Barrier Island

Surf Liquors PJ’s Place Seaside Heights Borough Hall Dunkin Donuts (Lavallette) Lavallette Library McDonalds Spirits Unlimited Acme Wawa (3485 Rte 35 Normandy)

Island Heights

Island Heights Library (right on Central)

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The Toms River Times, September 9, 2017, Page 31

Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of september 9 - september 15

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You may land in the limelight if you linger in public places. The week ahead is a good time for networking. If you are single your growing popularity could make it hard to pick and choose between possible hookups.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may be more creative than you think. A romantic partner might inspire you to try something new. Wait a few days before spending your money on baubles and bling as your taste will improve as the week unfolds.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Awkward is as awkward does. As this week begins you may not be at your best in social situations or when dealing with relationship issues. Focus on reading everything you can about the latest techniques and methods.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): A powerful relationship may grow and thrive as this week unfolds. A small difference of opinion may lead to hurt feelings. Sidestep squabbles over minor issues and focus on building strong and lasting relationships.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Consider every stumbling block as an opportunity to show off your problem-solving ingenuity. Present worries and fears will dissipate quickly as the week unfolds.

Focus on crucial financial matters late in the week.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Carry on if you are caught in the crosshairs of a miscommunication. By the middle of the week some confusing issues will clear up. Focus on achieving contentment

and you see a way to make your dreams a reality.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Originality will trump the conventional approach. As this week moves forward you may be exposed to the latest technologies and cutting edge ideas. Make apologies and ask for factors in the middle of the week.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): It does not need to be midnight to unmask the masqueraders.

Flattery could be the sign of a spin doctor trying to influence your opinion. Think before you act and remain skeptical of appearances in the week ahead.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): A miscommunication can cause misunderstandings.

Focus on being diplomatic and tolerant in the week ahead. Wait until late in the week to make key decisions that affect your financial security.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your true grit gets lit. In the week ahead you may be given plenty of opportunities to display your stamina and determination. Wait until the middle of the week to put your business and financial ideas into play.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You might be a premise short of a valid argument. Someone will meet you halfway and compromise if you choose your timing. In the week to come learn all you can about everything that attracts your interest.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You might be made to feel helpless when faced by a confusing situation in the week ahead. Rather than let a misunderstanding upset a relationship you can turn on the charm and put your communication skills to work.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Chill Out: Celebrate The Last Blast Of Summer Eating Homemade Ice Cream

By Wolfgang Puck Even though autumn is three weeks away, most Americans think of Labor Day weekend as the end of summer. Family vacations are over, children are starting school, and grills are being readied for one more grand meal cooked outdoors.

There’s just one problem. Summer doesn’t seem ready to go. In many parts of the country, we’re only now entering the hottest time of year, regardless of what the calendar says or how much earlier the sun sets.

So, I’d like to offer you some tips for your Labor Day cookout.

1. Keep the food simple. Choose items that grill quickly, whether it’s sliced summer vegetables or relatively thin fillets of seafood, poultry or meat. Now is not the time to stand over a hot covered grill as you slow-cook and regularly baste a boneless pork shoulder.

2. Keep accompaniments equally simple - and cool. Classic coleslaw or a salad of sliced sun-ripened tomatoes with basil, for example, will help you feel refreshed throughout your meal.

3. Finally, finish with homemade ice cream.

No dessert expresses summer’s pleasures more effectively.

Making ice cream is surprisingly easy.

What takes the most time is preparing your ice cream mixture (basically a flavored, pourable custard), and that doesn’t take much more than a half hour of kitchen time.

Then comes what used to be the most challenging part of the process: hand-turning an old-fashioned ice cream freezer. Today, however, you can fi nd a good variety of reasonably priced electric machines that will do that work for you. If you love good ice cream but don’t have one of these appliances, I highly recommend that you get one.

You may even find them on sale, now that summer is almost over.

What kind of ice cream should you make?

Of course, the instruction booklet that comes with your machine will offer good basic recipes. But I suggest that you start getting more creative as soon as you feel comfortable. To inspire you, let me offer of my own favorite recipes for a uniquely American flavor that symbolically toasts our nation’s workers on Labor Day: Jack Daniel’s chocolate chocolate chip.

The smooth, mellow taste of Tennessee whiskey as exemplified by its most familiar brand, Jack Daniel’s, perfectly complements custardy homemade ice cream flavored and flecked with bittersweet chocolate. Considering the recent boom in artisanal spirits, I’m sure you’ll easily find other good options; or substitute your favorite Kentucky bourbon. (Feel free to make a “virgin” batch, if children will be joining the party. The results will still taste delicious.)

Note that it takes very little liquor to flavor

the ice cream: a 1/2-cup (125-mL) serving includes just 3/4 teaspoon. Still, I suggest that you eat (and drink) responsibly on this unofficial last weekend of summer!

JAC K DA N I E L’ S C H O C O L AT E CHOCOLATE CHIP ICE CREAM Makes 2 quarts (2 L) 1 vanilla bean, carefully split lengthwise with a small, sharp knife 2 cups (500 mL) milk 2 cups (500 mL) heavy cream 8 large cage-free egg yolks 3/4 cup (185 mL) sugar 1 cup (250 mL) bittersweet chocolate, cut into small pieces 1/4 cup (60 mL) Jack Daniel’s, or other Tennessee whiskey, or Kentucky bourbon, plus more as needed 1/2 cup (125 mL) melted bittersweet chocolate Put the vanilla bean in a large saucepan.

Add the milk and cream. Place the pan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Remove the pan from the heat.

In a heatproof mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until foamy. While whisking constantly, pour half of the hot milk mixture into the sugar-yolk mixture.

Pour this mixture back into the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon; take care not to let the mixture come to a boil, which will curdle this custard and make it unusable.

Pour the thickened custard through a finemeshed strainer into a large cold bowl. Immediately add the 1 cup (250 mL) of chocolate pieces to the hot custard and stir until they melt and the mixture is smooth. Cover the bowl and refrigerate until the mixture is chilled.

Stir the Jack Daniel’s into the chilled mixture, adding a little more to taste if you like.

Transfer the mixture to an ice-cream freezer and freeze following the manufacturer’s instructions.

While the ice cream is freezing, prepare the chocolate chips.

Preheat the oven to 350 F (175 C). Heat a heavy baking sheet in the preheated oven.

Spread the melted chocolate over the bottom of the baking sheet in a thin, even layer. Let cool until the baking sheet is cool to the touch, then transfer to the refrigerator and chill until the chocolate is hard. With a sharp knife, score the chocolate into small 1/4-inch (6-mm) squares. Using a metal pastry scraper or a palette knife, scrape these chips from the baking sheet. Freeze until needed.

When the ice cream is ready, transfer it to a cold freezer-proof bowl. With a spatula or large, wide spoon, fold in the chocolate chips.

Store in the freezer until ready to serve.

(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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