2017-09-30 - The Toms River Times

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–Photos courtesy Friends of Ortley Beach Ortley Beach residents protested the Ocean County Freeholders meeting to urge them to have the Ocean County Utilities Authority to turn the land over to them. This aerial view shows the land in question.

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Ortley Beach is primarily known for its beachfront homes. But there is a large property owned by the Ocean County Utilities Authority that the residents want as a park.

Anthony Colucci, president of the Ortley Beach Voters and Taxpayers Association, was the first of several residents who petitioned the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders to urge the OCUA to provide a portion of the property as a park. They also protested outside before the meeting began.

“It’s a vacant five acre tract that’s been unused for decades. Ortley Beach is growing and the need for recreational space is growing,” he said. “Our children are playing in the street. They should be playing in the grass.”

(Ortley - See Page 6)

| September 30, 2017

Toms River Responds To Rosh Hashanah Letter

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – A letter telling Jewish families that their homes will be safe if they go away for Rosh Hashanah was interpreted by some as giving favor to one group in town, but officials say that they protect everyone equally.

The Sept. 14 letter from police offered Toms River residents the option to share their contact info so the police can keep an eye on their home when they are away for the new year holiday. It also urged that people make sure they lock their doors and set their alarms.

“For the residents that are home for Rosh Hashanah we want you to know that we will be having additional patrols at the times of prayer services,” the letter read.

The letter went on to describe the township’s regulations on having temporary structures on homeowner property, as some celebrants would be using them for part of their observance.

The letter was published on The Lakewood Scoop’s online publication and made the rounds on social media. Also on the

Three New Vikings Lead OCC Teams

By Chris Christopher It’s an often used saying.

“You can’t tell the players without a scorecard.”

At Ocean County College, the motto could be, “You can’t tell the coaches without a scorecard.”

There are three new coaches, including one who leads two teams.

The Vikings’ head wom–Photos courtesy Ocean County College en’s soccer coach is JenniOCC’s head women’s soccer coach Jennifer Ritter. Cross country coach fer Ritter.

(Vikings - See Page 4) Jen Nelson. Men’s basketball coach Patrick Boylan.

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Lakewood Scoop is a similar letter from Lakewood’s Chief Gregory Meyer. It urged residents to make sure their homes are locked if they are going away.

“We will be increasing our day and night time patrols paying close attention to heavily gathered places around town. You will see the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department and the New Jersey State Police in and around town over the holidays as well,” the Lakewood letter read.

Readers of the Scoop commented that the Toms River letter was a nice gesture by the town. Others in social media questioned why one portion of the population was getting special treatment, when every religion has holidays that cause people to go out of town.

Mayor Thomas Kelaher said the police will always go where they are needed, and would never choose one population over another. The letter originated from Ralph Stocco, a retired sergeant who works as the public information officer for the police. However, (Letter - See Page 6)

Ocean County Students Rally For Dreamers

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – Around 30 Toms River high school students gathered with signs, artwork and strong words during the evening of Sept.

22 on the side entrance of the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library.

They came out to support those (Dreamers - See Page 30)

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Vikings: Continued From Page 1 Coaching their men’s and women’s cross country team is former Barnegat High School, OCC and Monmouth University standout Jen Nelson.

At the helm of the men’s basketball team is Patrick Boylan, a Brick Township native.

Ritter Returns To College Coaching Ritter, an assistant women’s soccer coach at Lafayette College in 2000 and 2001, is happy to return to the college level.

“I feel like I am whole again,” she said. “I missed coaching at the college level. This job opened up and I can still teach and coach (Ritter teaches health and physical education at Point Pleasant Borough High School). I really wanted to get back into college coaching again. I really enjoyed my first experience. I am confident I can do this. I have made a real good decision.”

Ritter finds recruiting more relaxed at OCC than it was at Lafayette.

“It is different,” she said. “At Lafayette, it was a little more intense because it is an NCAA Division I program. I had to constantly travel, see the players and go to tournaments. Here, it is more word of mouth. I have been reaching out to the area’s high school coaches. I want to build an atmosphere where this is a comfortable place to play.

“I want players who genuinely love to play soccer. Soccer is a passion of mine. I am looking for players who are passionate and are willing to work hard.”

The team’s captains are Leena Keghlian, a sophomore midfielder from Toms River East; sophomore defender Allison Krebs, a Brick Township graduate, and Brielle Morella, a sophomore midfielder who resides in the Whiting section of Manchester Township and played at Delsea Regional. Ritter chose each captain.

Keghlian banged home two goals in a win over Nassau County Community College.

“She is a natural born leader on the field,” Ritter said. “She takes control of the game and makes some really good plays happen. She makes something out of nothing. She is very good at creating scoring opportunities. She has a good way of carrying the ball and taking the chance when she sees an opportunity. She always wants the ball at her feet.”

Krebs leads the defense.

“She is the silent leader,” Ritter said. “She does not have to say much. She outworks everyone. A lot of her teammates want to be like her. She wants to try new things. She has a great way of listening, taking things in and adapting.”

Morella played Division II soccer at Davis and Elkins in West Virginia as a freshman before becoming a member of the United States Navy for two years.

“She constantly talks,” Ritter said. “She constantly directs and she is like having a coach on the field. She sees things happening and anticipates things happening. She is a Godsend. She works and works and works.

She plays in the middle and is involved in every single play.”

Other players on the team are freshman keeper Fiona Borrelli (East), freshman midfielder

Emily Molitor (Central Regional), sophomore midfielder Rosa Maria Galindo-Avila (Lakewood), sophomore midfielder Crystal Caruso (Toms River South), sophomore forward Lexi Urban (Southern Regional), freshman defender Kristyn Adams (Island Heights, Bordentown Regional), freshman midfielder Crystal Guthrie (East), sophomore forward Danielle Harter (Point Pleasant Borough), freshman midfielder Alexis Novotny (Jackson Liberty), sophomore forward Maria Rojas (Jackson Memorial), sophomore midfielder Robin Fiorentino (Point Pleasant Boro), freshman defender Genna Palumbo (Berkeley Township, Woodbridge), sophomore defender Allison Oberg (Toms River, Cherokee), freshman midfielder Jenna Andujar (Point Pleasant Borough) and freshman defender Alexandria Brow (Brick Township).

“I would like all of our players to be big scorers,” said Ritter, assisted by former Georgian Court University player Tori Capestro. “It’s just a matter of them coming into their own and believing in themselves. I want to see us build the ball out of the back and play the ball wide.

I am teaching our players how to move without the ball. We want to play possession soccer for most of the time as opposed to driving the ball down the field and running after it.”

Ritter is a graduate of Wayne Valley where she was an all-state player. She starred at East Stroudsburg University, setting school career records for points and assists. She helped ESU win its first Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference title in program history. She is a two-time inductee in the ESU Hall of Fame in 2008 and 2012.

Ritter studied for one semester in Leeds of the United Kingdom where she played on a women’s football team. She coached Point Pleasant Borough to an NJSIAA sectional title.

She coaches an under-12 travel team in the Brick Township Soccer Club.

Nelson Features Impressive Background Nelson brings a well-rounded background to the Vikings. If she can impart at least some of her knowledge to her teams, watch out.

A member of Barnegat High School’s first graduating class, she competed in soccer and indoor and outdoor track for the Bengals. She attended OCC for two years in the New Jersey Stars program and was a member of the Vikings’ 2009 National Junior College Athletic Association Division III championship team in women’s cross country under then-coach Ed Baynes, the former South distance standout she replaced as the Vikings’ men’s and women’s coach.

Nelson won All-America, Academic All-America and Female Athlete of the Year honors at OCC. Nelson, 27, earned a scholarship to Monmouth University where she starred in cross country and track, competing in the 5,000 and 10,000-meter runs. She graduated with school records in the 5,000 and 10,000 and won numerous athletic and academic honors.

She graduated in 2012 with a bachelor of science degree in biology with a concentration in molecular cell physiology and dual minors in chemistry and health studies.

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Vikings: Continued From Page 4 Therapy in 2015 from Stockton University and served as an assistant coach in cross country for the Ospreys. She was an NJSIAA track and field official for four years and directed the Shore Athletic Club’s cross country program for five seasons.

She has completed two marathons, including the Boston Marathon, and two sprint triathlons.

She was inducted into the Ocean County College Hall of Fame in 2016.

“I take bits and pieces from every coach I have had,” said Nelson, a physical therapist at the Kessler Institute for Rehab in Toms River.

“This is my first real coaching gig and it is awesome. I have been involved in track and field for so long and have always been an athlete. This role is something I have always wanted to do.

Now, I am on the other side of the sport instead of being a competitor and it is so interesting to have that different perspective. It brings me back to what my coaches have done for me.”

Nelson puts in long hours leading the Vikings.

“Coaching is a lot more demanding than I felt it would be,” she said. “I plan all of the workouts and do the behind the scenes things like eligibility and recruiting. It’s a ton of work, but it is fun.”

Which does Nelson prefer? Coaching or competing?

“That’s a hard question,” she said with a laugh. “They are so different. It is hard to compare them. Competitive-wise, my philosophy was to always listen to what my coach said and do what the coach said. Now, I have taken on the responsibility of being the coach the athletes listen to.”

Nelson said she feels pressure to produce winning teams.

“It would be fun to come back and win the nationals as a coach,” she said. “There is a little pressure on that end. I did not get much of a chance to recruit as I was hired during the summer. I am looking for anyone who is willing to give a full effort. Entering college, I was a soccer player and did not have any experience running cross country. On a whim, I went out for cross country and did well. Coach Baynes helped me reach my full potential and I wound up going to Monmouth.

“I am not even looking for someone who has running experience. I am looking for someone who is willing to work and try their best, someone who wants to reach their full potential.”

Heading the men’s team is sophomore Noah Reilly, who sped to NJCAA Division III All-America honors last season. He’s a Toms River North graduate.

“He has a fantastic work ethic,” Nelson said.

“I can tell you he put in a ton of work during the summer. That is where the battle is, getting in the miles and the base training. A lot of kids don’t put in the work. He is ready to run fast and is so easy to coach. I can tell he has been well coached. He knows his body and his fitness level. He knows how to race.”

Nelson also helps for contributions from freshman Kyle Sarno (Barnegat), sophomore Xavier Ramirez (Brick Township), sophomore Zachary Ramirez (Brick Township), freshman Grant Tokarski (Calvary Academy in Lakewood) and freshman Dylan Antonelli (Lacey).

Meanwhile, Jessica Reis is the classic exam-

The Toms River Times, September 30, 2017, Page 5 ple of a one-woman team - because she is the lone member of the Vikings’ women’s team.

The former North cross country runner and ex-Rowan University swimmer has turned to conquering hill and dale instead of ruling the waves in the wake of a shoulder injury suffered while competing for the Profs.

“She trains with our men’s team and is pushed each day,” Nelson said. “It is hard for her, but when all is said and done, she is really going to benefit from it.”

Baynes also coached the Vikings’ men’s team to numerous successes.

“I am just excited to be coming back to where I competed,” Nelson said. “I have a ton of respect for coach Baynes and I have big shoes to fill. I am willing to take on that challenge. I am excited. I am really excited.”

Boylan Promises Excitement Boylan, a former associate head men’s coach at Montgomery County College in Pennsylvania, said his Vikings will be far from boring to watch.

“We’re recruiting an athletic type of player and we want to have a fast paced offense and defense,” he said. “We want intense players whose ultimate goal is to play at the NCAA level. We are looking for players who are hungry and dedicated, players who treat the sport like it is a business. I believe we’re building an exciting team that the fans are going to be proud of.”

Boylan, assisted by former Toms River East player James Stockton, faces a rebuilding process as the Vikings graduated three sophomore players from last year’s team, which went 19-12 overall, including 12-8 in the Garden State Athletic Conference, under coach Andy Smith, who competed for Brick Memorial. Smith is now an assistant men’s coach at Northwest Christian University in Eugene, Oregon.

Gone are guards Mike Golden, who starred at Brick Memorial, ex-Toms River North player Ted Thelemaque and former Neptune standout Corey Thomas.

Golden, who scored more than 1,000 career points for the Vikings, now plays guard as a junior for the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Thomas, who paced OCC in scoring (20.9 points per game) and assists (5.1 per showing) is a junior guard at Warner Pacific College in Portland, Oregon.

Thelemaque was third on the team in scoring at 17.8 points per game, helping OCC to an 11-4 overall home record.

OCC’s returner is 6-foot-4 sophomore guard Randy Laing, an ex-South player.

He averaged 4.8 points and 18.9 minutes per game as an OCC freshman, appearing in 31 games and starting 14.

“We lost our three big workhorses and it will be an adjustment for us this season,” said Boylan, a former Pennsbury High School (Pa.), Bucks County College (Pa.) and Delaware Valley University player. “We will have either 10 or 11 freshmen so there will be a learning curve, but we are excited to get after it.

“This is a good program that is heading in the right direction. I am happy to be hack here as I have always loved the area and the shore. It made sense to me to return here basketball wise and quality of life wise as well. OCC is a good fit for me.”

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Letter: Continued From Page 1 it would have been better if it had come through the town administration and been publicized in a different way. If, for instance, the letter was put out on the department’s Facebook, it wouldn’t have been perceived as being skewed toward the Orthodox community only. Part of the motivation might have been to educate residents new to town about police efforts and township codes.

The police offer the same service to anyone, he added. It is not just a special service for one part of the population.

There are no active threats against synagogues or Jewish homes, and perhaps part of that has to

Ortley: Continued From Page 1 Paul Jeffrey, the vice president of the voters and taxpayers association, said he understood the thinking behind not giving away property to residents. He said he also understood that the Freeholders can’t direct the OCUA board members. But, he suggested that next time they appoint someone to the OCUA board, they choose a candidate who would be open to the idea of giving that land to Ortley.

“It’s not their land. It was paid for by the ratepayers. I’ve gone there every month for a year.

Only one time was it being used,” he said. “We do not want this industrial site in the middle of Ortley Beach.”

Resident Michael Wymbs noted that a pumping

do with police presence. There is, unfortunately, a growing antisemitism in town, he said. Members of the Jewish faith must see what happens in other towns, and worry about it happening here.

“I’m sure Jewish people must feel vulnerable,” he said.

Kelaher said he understands the argument that people have said they were never given the offer to have police watch their homes when they’re away for Christmas. However, churches are not usually targeted.

“The Christian community, to my knowledge, have never gotten any threats,” he said.

Mayor Kelaher sent out a statement to assure people that no single population was being given any services that are not available to anyone else.

“Although well-intentioned, the announcement, as worded and publicized, raised concerns that public resources were being used to provide special treatment or a special service not generally available,” he wrote in a press release. “That is categorically not the case. The township has always – and will steadfastly continue to provide its services and enforce its ordinances on an equal basis. The policies and procedures referenced in the announcement are applicable and available to all township residents uniformly, without regard to color, creed, or heritage. That is our country’s way, and that is Toms River’s way.

“To the extent the announcement conveyed the opposite impression, that was unequivocally not

how it was intended, and certainly not how the Police Department wanted it received. Unfortunately, the announcement was released without the approval or input of the Mayor’s Office or the Township Council,” he wrote. “Going forward, I have directed that any future announcements from any department be pre-approved by the business administrator and Division of Law to avoid another misunderstanding.

“We express regret that any township resident felt excluded or offended by this announcement and reaffirm our unwavering commitment to keep Toms River a strong, vibrant, and inclusive community,” he wrote.

Toms River police did not return calls for more information by press time.

station occupies a portion of the property, but the field has been rented out to other clients, such as a power company using it as a staging ground for utility poles or a Seaside venue using it for overflow parking during a Mumford and Sons concert.

“Yet, when residents ask for it, they’re denied,” he said.

“I understand your frustration,” Freeholder John Bartlett said. However, the OCUA is doing their job, providing clean water, and they need that property to continue to do their job.

That land has been used as a staging area during Superstorm Sandy, and the utility poles came from a lease agreement with Jersey Central Power and Light for rebuilding in the area, he said.

The OCUA has to protect the investments of all of the ratepayers in Ocean County, and some in

Monmouth that are served by that site, he said. It is more important than just a local property issue.

Freeholder John Kelly said that some time ago, the Freeholders did forward a recommendation from Ortley Beach residents to the OCUA to turn that land over to the residents for a park. “We did request of them to please look at it and carefully consider the request,” he said.

The Freeholders cannot order their appointees to vote a certain way, he said.

“We have a fiduciary responsibility for public land,” Freeholder Gerry Little said. “All of you pay for it. It’s paid for by everyone. Yes, it is located in Ortley Beach but it’s owned by everyone.

(The OCUA) has to look for the entire area.”

People who move into an area, for instance Ortley Beach, or Surf City, where Little lives, move there knowing that land is scarce.

The Freeholders said they would provide a copy of the speakers’ comments to the OCUA. Keith Marcoon, executive director of the OCUA, said after the meeting that the board of commissioners had issued a position last summer against providing the property as a park for several reasons.

Underneath that vacant land is buried potential hazards from the former wastewater facility. It would open the authority up to liability if anything happened on that property, he said.

“The property was originally purchased with federal and state grants, therefore recreational use may be a conflict,” he said.

The property is needed to serve any of the community’s future needs, he said. If the OCUA needs to rebuild or replace the existing pump station, it would need that property.

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F EATURED L ETTER Columbus Enslaved Natives, Don’t Honor Him With A Holiday I think it’s about time we stop celebrating Columbus Day with marche s d ow n m a i n s t r e e t U.S.A. every October.

As any grade schooler will tell you, Columbus didn’t discover America. What Columbus did discover when he finally came ashore, were a culturally rich and diverse people. He would w r it e i n h is jou r n a l: “They are the best people…and the gentlest,” then noted; “They will make f ine ser vants… with 50 men we could s u bj u g a t e t h e m a l l .”

True to his word, Colu mbu s enslaved 50 0 men, women and children and shipped them off to Spain, many being auctioned off like cattle upon their arrival.

Should a man responsible for the murder of i n no c e nt p e o ple, t he raping of women and the systematic destruction of a c u lt u r e b e hon ored with a special day?

Should we ennoble and pay tribute to a man who h el p e d “ i nt e r n a t io n alize” the slave trade each fall?

Concerning the recent Confederate statue/slaver y issue, the Asbur y Park Press in an editorial, “Don’t Consecrate Con federacy” opi ned that these statues represent an affirmation of slavery and should not be com memorated or be allowed to remain in any public square.

Should n’t the same logic and opinion expre sse d by t he P re ss with respect to the Confe d e r at e s t at ue /sl ave question, be applied to Columbus and for the same reason?

From my perspective, freedom loving Americans should not set aside a day to honor and celebrate a slave trader and murderer, regardless of his supposed discovery.

Borden Applegate Jackson

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The Choice For Brick Mayor Is Easy I may be a Republican, but I voted for Democrat John Ducey for Brick Mayor 4 years ago, and I’m planning to vote for him again. I voted for him the first time because I like what he said – he talked about getting taxes under control, reducing the size of government, and getting rid of patronage employees who got their jobs because of who they know, not what they know.

He sounded like a fiscal conservative, and that’s how he has governed.

This year, the choice for Brick Mayor is easy. Mayor Ducey did just what he said he would do. He cut spending, got rid of the political hacks, and he reduced Brick’s debt by $17 million.

That’s why he was able to reduce municipal taxes this year. I’m voting for John Ducey and his team and you should too.

Bruce Marshall Brick

Vicari Is An Advocate For Ocean County Veterans As a veteran, I know the importance of leadership. I wish to share information on the strong leadership exhibited by Ocean County Freeholder Joe Vicari.

Freeholder Vicari knows the sacrifices made by our

Letters To Editor military forces and that they The opened an additional office supporters he views the past have given their all to defend our way of life, our families, and our freedoms. Joe Vicari stands up for our veterans and gives his all to make sure the men and women who served our nation are cared for. He is a strong advocate of the Ocean County Veterans Bureau in Toms River that helps the county’s nearly 68,000 veterans access care through the Veterans Administration.

The average citizen might not realize what happens in our Ocean County Veterans Bureau. Ocean County Veterans Bureau in Toms River is second to none! The Toms River office hums with calls and visitors. Veteran widows, spouses, veterans from the Great Wars, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq/Afghanistan and non-wartime can get help with U. S. Department of Veteran Affairs benefit information in real time. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has services and benefits available, but the application requirements are wrought with details that are easily misunderstood. I am a female veteran and left military service 35 years ago, overwhelmed, and unaware of services available from the VA. Guidance from this office helped me find a myriad of supports, but the office is busy and veterans may have to schedule appointments with a long lead time.

Freeholder Vicari observed the need for expanded services in the community and

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In a time when political will and leadership can be hard to find, Freeholder Vicari continues to go above and beyond for our veteran community. It is important for the community to know about the availability of services for military families, but more so, who is working in our best interest in County government. I cannot emphasize enough how important it is to help service members, veterans, and their families navigate the complex agency guidelines that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs functions under.

I will be supporting Freeholder Joe Vicari on Election Day, November 7 and would like veteran families and our community members to know why.

Kerri Ann Long U.S. Air Force Veteran Toms River

Pro-Trump Rally Remembers History Incorrectly A spring pro-Trump rally in Seaside Heights was a real eye opener. It showed just how misguided and uninformed some people can be.

According to that article the time and place was kept secret by rally organizers in an effort to keep protesters away. It appears these supposedly constitution-loving patriots have no problem with suppressing the free speech of those who don’t share their world view.

Of course suppressing opposing voices shows weakness rather than strength.

It shows uncertainty about whether the vague promises and angry Trump rhetoric can withstand the challenge of critical assessment and the test of scrutiny.

Especially baffling were the comments of a gubernatorial candidate who hoped Trump could take the country back to a time 50 years ago when opportunities were equitable for all. Like many Trump

through rose colored glasses and the world of today as in disarray for which they blame liberals in general and President Obama specifically. But let’s take a look back 50 years.

Far from the golden age he suggests 1967 was a time of turmoil and unrest. Citizens were polarized on a divisive war and rallies to both support and oppose continued involvement in Vietnam were common. Racial tensions were high and riots broke out in cities across the country for, ironically, lack of equitable opportunities for all citizens.

We were reeling in the wake of two political assassinations and soon to suffer two more. It was a time of great social upheaval with forces committed to change at constant odds with those opposed to it. Hardly the time of harmony and stability the candidate’s words imply.

Of course this inaccurate look back is nothing new to conservatives who view the Reagan years as halcyon days for America. Somehow they forget the Iran-Contra Affair, the Savings and Loan Crisis brought on by his “laissez-faire” economics, the double digit interest rates faced by new mortgage holders and other less than ideal circumstances that were also part of Reagan’s legacy.

Should the candidate still choose to see those times as better, it bears noting that 50 years ago our president was Lyndon Johnson, one of the most liberal leaders in recent history. Ironic considering the vitriol directed at liberals

by Trump supporters.

It has been wisely said that those who do not learn the lessons of history are doomed to repeat it. Perhaps what these would-be patriots need is to see the past for what it was, remarkably similar to the world of today. It would also help to remember history in an accurate manner before using it as a point of reference in the political debate.

Bill Pane Farmingdale

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TOMS RIVER – What are the signs that suggest memory problems are more than just part of normal aging?

Andrew Budson, MD, Associate Director of the Boston University Alzheimer Disease Center will help answer that question during a program at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 3 at the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library.

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The company will replace aging water mains originally placed into service in the 1960’s with 8-inch ductile iron pipe in the neighborhoods of Cranmoor Drive, East Drive, Fairway Drive, Green Twig Drive, Laurel Avenue and Point O’Woods Drive. The project also includes replacement of fire hydrants and renewal of services.

“Our ongoing improvements and proactive upgrading of water infrastructure throughout the Toms River area helps us to remain up front with growing regulations intended to protect health, the environment and the communities we serve,” said Jim Mastrokalos, director of operations.

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“Safety is our number one priority, and in order to allow for secure movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic during the project, appropriate local law enforcement will be assisting at the work sites to ensure the safety of residents and workers,” Mastrokalos said.

Mastrokalos also said that this infrastructure improvement work is one of several water main upgrade programs completed or will be completed within the company’s service territory by year end 2017 with capital investment totaling about $8.5 million.

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Joint Base Commander To Speak At Ocean County ELC Meeting

TOMS RIVER – Colonel Neil Richardson, Commander of Joint Base McGuire-Dix Lakehurst (JB MDL) and 87th Air Base Wing, will speak at a joint meeting of the Monmouth and Ocean County ELC, (Employer Legislative Committee) meeting and breakfast on Friday, October 13 from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at the Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 815 Route 37 West.

Colonel Richardson provides installation support to more than 80 mission partners on JB MDL, the Defense Department’s only tri-service joint base. He is also responsible for providing mission ready expeditionary airmen and sailors to combatant commanders in support of joint and coalition operations.

Since 2009, JB MDL has served as the nation’s only tri-service joint base, made up of Air Force, Army and Navy operations. The Joint Base, with 42,000 acres of property, is the second largest

employer in the State of New Jersey, providing nearly $7 billion of positive economic impact into the region. More than 70 community leaders serve as Honorary Commanders to the base.

ELC meetings, open to the public, are designed to inform the business community about important legislation, provide face-to-face opportunities with key government officials, and encourage dialogue between business and government.

The registration fee, including a buffet breakfast, is $20. RSVP to mpangelini@preferredbehavioral.org or call 908-309-5395. Pay at the door or mail checks, made payable to Ocean ELC, to Mary Pat Angelini, P.O. Box 517, Oakhurst, NJ 07755.

The Ocean County ELC is sponsored by Holman Frenia Allison, PC; New Jersey Natural Gas, and NorthStar Strategies, in partnership with the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce.

Disability Awareness Fair TOMS RIVER– The Ocean County Library is hosting a Disability Awareness Fair on Thursday, October 12 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Numerous organizations and agencies will provide information and resources to community members with disabilities and their caregivers. The Ocean County Board of Health will be holding blood pressure and glucose screenings. A speaker from Canine Companions for Independence will hold a program from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on

service dogs.

The program is free and open to the public.

For information, please call 732-349-6200 or visit our webpage at theoceancountylibrary.org.

Free parking is available daily after 5 p.m. plus all day Saturday and Sunday in the top and middle levels of the Toms River Parking garage located behind the library or all levels, anytime in the Ocean County Parking garage on Hooper Ave.

Indoor Flea Market

TOMS RIVER – The Holiday City Carefree Community will host an indoor Flea Market on Saturday, October 14 at 98 Bananier Drive from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Vendors and pri-

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Annual Gift Auction

TOMS RIVER – Holiday City Berkeley First Aid Auxiliary’s Annual Gift Auction is on November 11 at Holiday City West, 45 Cabrillo Blvd., from 1 to 5 p.m. Doors open at 12 p.m. A $10 donation includes 1 ticket package. Coffee and cake will be served, and meatball subs, hot dogs, water, soda and chips will be available for sale. There will be a large prize/raffle drawing for a 5-day, 4-night stay in Wildwood from September 3 to 7, 2018 for two people. Breakfast, dinner, taxes and gratuities are included, plus many other amenities.

For tickets or more information, contact Claire Konig at 732-281-8873.

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Southern Regional, Toms River North Raise Money For Wounded Warriors

–Photo courtesy Southern Regional Schools Cheerleaders Jessica Lependorf and Victoria Sheeran, Footballers Matt Barnett, Zach Otte, Bill Rolenc and John Dolphin, and members of the Marching Band Steve Skokan and Matt Kokai.

MANAHAWKIN – Thank you to the Southern Regional and Toms River North communities for supporting both schools’ football, cheerleading and marching band programs on September 8. It was a great competitive game won by the Rams on 22-14. Over $1,300 was raised for the Wounded Warrior Project.

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Manahawkin Comic Book Show On Oct. 1

By Chris Lundy

STAFFORD – Fans of comic books and other flights of fancy are invited to attend the Manahawkin Comic Book Show, which will be held on Oct. 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, 151 Route 72.

There will be more than 20 vendor tables of comic books, as well as toys and other collectibles. Books from the Silver Age into the modern era will be for sale. The following guests and groups will be in attendance: • USS Challenger the Jersey Shore Chapter of Starfleet: The International Star Trek Fan Association

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• Jay Taylor - Comic book artist and publisher • Matt Buttich - Local artist whose work includes sketch cards for Topps Trading Cards: Star Wars Galactic Files Series 5 and Walking Dead Season 7 • Manda Cantillon local artist Admission is $3 per person. Children 12 and younger are free. Comic prize packs will be given out to the first 100 people at the show, and free raffle drawings will be at noon and 2 p.m.

The door prizes can be seen on the event website comic-lair.com/show or the show facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ events/923197057822740/ . For additional information about the show call 609-6958855, e-mail comic-lair@comic-lair.com or visit comic-lair.com.

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.

Provide their name, rank, and military mailing address to mail them a package along with the calling cards.

For more information, contact Nancy Seibert at 732-606-6040.

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.

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Toms River Trick-or-Treating Set For Monday Before Halloween TOMS RIVER – Due to the 79th annual Toms River Halloween Parade taking place on Tuesday, October 31, the traditional ‘trick or treating’ activities in town will be observed on Monday, October 30.

Mayor Thomas F. Kelaher said in order to avoid a conflict with the Halloween Parade, Toms River will observe Halloween on October 30.

“This was a joint decision made by the Township, Toms River Fire Companies and the Toms River Police Department. We want children to come to the parade with their families but still enjoy the time-honored tradition of trick-or-treating.”

Police Chief Mitch Little says while Halloween is one of the most enjoyable times of the year for children, it also presents dangers if the proper precautions are not taken.

“On October 30th, motorists should be aware and drive with extra caution. We advise parents to accompany children or have kids trick-ortreat in groups, always carry a flashlight for safety, stay on sidewalks or as close to the curb as possible and only go to houses where the porch lights are on.”

While there is no official curfew in Toms River, Chief Little says that all trick-or-treaters will be asked to be off town streets by 9 p.m.

“As always please contact the Toms River Police Department if you see or hear any suspicious activity. Have a safe and Happy Halloween,” said Chief Little.

The parade takes place Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at 7 p.m. The rain date is scheduled for Wednesday, November 1 at 7 p.m.

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Veterans And Gold Star Mother’s Day Ceremony

TOMS RIVER – The Cedar Glen on the Toms River will host its 1st Annual Veterans & Gold Star Mother’s Day ceremony on November 11 at the Recreation Center. The ceremony will start at 10 a.m. and feature the Pledge of Allegiance, introduction of Cedar Glen Veterans and Gold Star Mothers, history of Veterans & Gold Star Mother’s Day, presentations of a “Proud to be a Veteran” and “Gold Star” lapel pins, guest speaker and various applicable

handouts. Each Veteran was asked to complete a survey and provide a service-related photo.

Photos will be displayed in the Recreation Center. A plaque will be presented to the guest speaker and one to the Cedar Glen Administrative Office in recognition of their participation in the Cedar Glen 1st Annual Veterans/Gold Star Mother’s Day Ceremony. For questions, contact Fred Mangino at 732-330-4808 or safeman228@yahoo.com.

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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.

The 4-H Youth Development Program is part of Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station Cooperative Extension. 4-H educational programs are offered to all youth, grades K-13, on an age-appropriate basis without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability.

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Bayville First Aid To Host CPR Course

BAYVILLE – Bayville First Aid Squad will be holding a CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) course at their building (corner of Station Road and Route 9) on September 30 from 12 to 4 p.m. CPR is a lifesaving technique that greatly increases the survival rate of cardiac arrest victims.

It is a rescue and lifesaving technique that each individual should know. The course is open to all members of the community.

The course will cover adult, child and infant CPR, as well as AED procedures and airway obstructions. The course will be presented by an American Heart Association instructor and students completing the course will receive an AMA 2-Year CPR/ AED Certification after successfully passing a written and hands-on test. The cost is $30 per student. For more information, call 732-267-1754.

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JBJ Soul Kitchen, Where Every Bowl Feeds A Soul

By Sara Grillo

TOMS RIVER – The JBJ Soul Kitchen, known for feeding those in need through volunteering and donations, is bringing the community together for an “Every Bowl Feeds a Soul” event on Saturday, September 30 at its Toms River location in the B.E.A.T. Center on Hooper Ave. The Empty Bowls Pottery Sale will feature hundreds of handmade bowls made by local students, artists or volunteers that can be purchased for a $20 donation. Proceeds will go back into the Soul Kitchen and onto the plates of diners in the form of healthy, delicious meals, as well as toward the work of the Art Alliance of Monmouth County, which is coordinating the event.

Mil Wexler-Kobrinski is a ceramic artist and painter, and board member with the Art Alliance of Monmouth County. She is responsible for bringing the Empty Bowls event to the Soul Kitchen, where it has proven to be extremely successful so far at JBJ’s Red Bank location.

Wexler-Kobrinski dedicated her MFA thesis project to Empty Bowls, a project of Imagine/ RENDER, a nonprofit organization that aims to raise money and awareness in the fight to end hunger.

NJ State Teen Arts Coordinator Harrison Haney brought Wexler-Kobrinski to the Teen Arts Festival at Ocean County College this spring, where her workshops were so popular with the students there that some of them spent the entire day making bowls. Creation of the bowls requires the effort of many people, and students at these Teen Arts workshops offered some of the most productive hands.

“It’s a great workshop, a hands-on opportunity

for students to learn bowl making,” said Haney.

“Mil makes sure the kids know this bowl is going to be in someone’s hands and it’s going to a good cause.”

“We are thrilled that Empty Bowls is coming to the JBJ Soul Kitchen in Toms River, and so thankful to Mil Wexler,” says Carol Trub of the Soul Kitchen. “Our support staff volunteers helped Mil guide high school students to create the bowls last spring, and we will now see the project come full circle. It is a true community effort. Each bowl is more beautiful than the next, and all for a great cause.”

Gina Navon of the Art Alliance coordinates the volunteers in the project and said that the Empty Bowls project is about community helping community. “We come together from the Art Alliance, from Soul Kitchen, from Monmouth Arts, we invite our friends to join us, we bring our daughters, sons, significant others. We have fun, but we work hard – especially Mil, who is the driving force here – and in the process we are all humbled by our good fortune, and present this reminder to the world that there are still many among us who struggle for this simple basic human need: food.”

The JBJ Soul Kitchen was founded by Dorothea and Jon Bon Jovi and is a community restaurant featuring fresh, healthy ingredients. It serves meals to in-need customers through volunteer work, and to paying customers through donation.

For more information about the Art Alliance of Monmouth County, please visit artallianceofmonmouth.org; for the JBJ Soul Kitchen, visit jbjsoulkitchen.org; for the Monmouth Arts Festival visit monmoutharts.org and for the NJ State Teen Arts Festival visit njteenarts.org.

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.

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Although I am not a nutritionist, nutritional supplements are probably appropriate for most people. Even though supplements alone cannot provide a complete range of micronutrients that our bodies need to function optimally, they are necessary to counteract basic nutritional deficiencies

due to poor eating habits, to treat current health problems, to enhance the immune system and to counteract any nutritional losses due to prescription medications.

Possible supplements might include Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Vitamin B Complex, Folic Acid, Magnesium, Zinc, Ginkgo Biloba, garlic and fish oil. Other substances such as coenzyme Q10, DHEA, Melatonin and Alpha-Lipoic Acid might be appropriate also. Regular exercise is vital for both cardiovascular fitness and better hearing health.

Research clearly confirms that if we eat right and exercise daily, our overall health will be improved. Although prevention of hearing loss as a function of aging cannot be completely stopped, there are certainly ways to “slow down” the process. The combination of a nutritionally optimal diet, exercise and appropriate hearing aids will lead to a more active lifestyle and improve quality of life.

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Mental Health Support Group To Hold Weekly Meetings

TOMS RIVER – For sufferers of anger and/ or outbursts, anxiety, compulsions, depression, feelings of low self-worth, fears, mood disorders, palpitations, panic, panic attacks, poor self-image, social anxiety, stress, tremors, or

more, a local group, supported by Recovery International, meets every Wednesday at 7:30 in Room 6 at the Presbyterian Church of Toms River. For more information, call Dolores at 732-557-5466 or visit recoveryinternational.org.

Wellness Center To Host Addiction Group Meetings

TOMS RIVER – A weekly addiction group meets on Tuesdays at 4:15 and Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at the Journey to Wellness Center, 226 Route 37 West, Unit #14.

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

Reality Check – Do B Vitamins Cause Cancer?

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. There was a new study published in August 2017 in Journal of Clinical Oncology regarding B vitamins and it has produced some uneasiness. B Complex is thought to boost energy reserve, support metabolism and adrenal function and protect your nerves from fraying.

The August study suggests that two B vitamins from the whole “B Complex” family are potentially harmful, but let’s take a closer look before we hang B6 and B12: The study was conducted in men who smoke. These scary findings don’t even apply to non-smoking men or women.

The researchers tried to level the playing field. They asked questions to each participant about their smoking history, body size, alcohol use, history of cancer and use of anti-inflammatory medications.

How many questionnaires have you filled out in your life and underestimated your weight, or smoking and drinking habits?

The dietary supplements taken were more than likely synthetic and/or not biologically active because that’s what’s sold in 99 percent of dietary supplements. You may not realize this but Vitamin B6 as “pyridoxine” is not even biologically active when you take it. Vitamin B12 sold as “cyanocobalamin” isn’t biologically active either, not until it breaks down in your body. It begs the question, “Do you think taking synthetic or inactive chemicals while inhaling toxic nicotine will promote your health?”

Nicotine and related compounds are known to be carcinogenic. It doesn’t mat-

ter a whole lot what else you’re doing to promote health if you continue to smoke.

It’s best to eat green leafy vegetables and lean meats to get B6 and B12 respectively. But if you are going to take a dietary supplement take the biologically active (body-ready) forms of nutrients. For example, Methylcobalamin is the cell-loving form of B12. And Adenosylcobalamin (adeno B12) is the mito-loving form of B12 and both of those are more biologically active in the body than synthesized Cyanocobalamin. Folic acid is synthetic, whereas Methylfolate (5-MTHF) is natural and you can get this from eating salads and sautéed greens. It’s the methylated form of folate which is biologically active and understood by the body, especially your methylation cycle.

This is all confusing, isn’t it. In summary: Don’t trust headlines, they are intended to be sensational in order to get you to read!

Don’t trust the interpretation of scientists who use synthetic, potentially harmful compounds in their studies.

B6 and B12 sold in most dietary supplements are unfortunately synthetic, and could essentially be useless, or harmful.

Buy high-quality vitamins or don’t buy them at all.

Don’t smoke, it will hasten your demise even if you’re taking a multivitamin or a high-quality B Complex.

Smoking is a ‘drug mugger’ of Vitamin C. So if you are trying to improve your health (while chewing or smoking) then take a high quality C, or eat citrus fruits.

That is more of a ‘friend’ to your body than a B vitamin.

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Great Adventure Holds Auditions For The Undead

–Photo by Bob Vosseller Five people audition for roles as zombies in Fright Fest at Great Adventure. From left: Angela Daurie, 29, of Kenilworth, John Cooper, 38, Fairless Hills, Pa., Christine Cooper, 33, Fairless Hills, Pa., Robbie Denczyszya,19, Jackson and Emily Ingenito, 18, Staten Island.

By Bob Vosseller Emily Ingenito, 18, of Staten Island, New York,

JACKSON – Wanted: people who will limp, slither and eat brains in dark scary places at a noted New Jersey theme park. Well, the eating of brains is probably stretching it a bit, though.

Six Flags Great Adventure recently held a round of auditions for the undead in preparation for its annual Fright Fest program which takes place each autumn and provides scary hayrides, performances and attractions at the theme park.

It was a dark and scary night, tailor made for zombie auditions. Amid the gray sky, rain and thunder outside, five people ranging in age, background and residency auditioned inside the park’s employment training center. They provided their best scream and creepy walk for the chance to be hired as a zombie.

Entertainment supervisor Alex Volper asked each candidate to step up and give their best scream, a demonstration of how they might fall down and die, how they would walk around patrons of the park and to showcase a unique skill they had.

“No one under 16 can audition for this though we do hire people younger for other park positions,” Volper said.

Robbie Zumsteg, entertainment manager at the park, said about 250 performers would be needed to fill various slots for this year’s Fright Fest program.

“We have 50 from last year. The usual day for a zombie performer is 3 p.m. to midnight after they are made up which takes about a half hour depending on their character. We have 11 make-up artists on hand to do that. It can be a pretty long day for our performers.”

Zumsteg headed a panel of staff who interviewed the candidates of the undead during the process. While staff members were reluctant to provide specifics on the pay range for zombies, they did say that it starts at minimum wage and is based on experience. Separate from those auditioned as zombies, Zumsteg said a dozen dancers were being hired for the Deadman’s Dance Show this year.

literally bent over backwards to get the job during her audition. She and her fellow candidates were asked to demonstrate her special ability as a Fright Fest performer. She showed she could bend her back nearly to the floor, a skill that could prove handy as a zombie.

The distance factor didn’t bother her, either.

“It only took me about an hour to get here from where I live, given traffic. I think this will be fun. I’ve always wanted to do this,” Ingenito said.

Angela Daurie, 29, of Kenilworth, works as an administrative assistant at a school but said, “A part time job for the season would be a lot of fun. I love to do costuming and play with makeup and special effects so I thought this would be a great way to meld those hobbies.”

“I’m actually more of a Star Trek, Star Wars kind of gal so branching out into horror should be a fun opportunity,” Daurie added.

John Cooper, 38, of Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania came out to the park with his wife Christine who had suggested they both audition.

“I love horror. I love it to death. I’ve always wanted to do Fright Fest. My wife wanted to do this. My favorite movie of all time is Stephen King’s “It” featuring a killer clown and I can’t wait to go see the new version of it...I may have to watch it with eyes closed,” Cooper said.

Six Flags Great Adventure Public Relations Supervisor Kaitlyn Pitts said Fright Fest started in 1992 and has been very popular over the years with different themes and new programs offered each autumn. Pitts said all five applicants who auditioned that night were hired.

“We have clowns, we have zombies, we have some new secrets coming up for 2017,” Pitts said. The park’s new website sixflags.com/greatadventure/special-events/fright-fest-night went live on August 21 and features details of this season’s new attractions.

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Anglers Argue Over Fishing Limits

STAFFORD – A trip to Annapolis, Maryland might be what saves the 2018 New Jersey fishing season.

Saltwater anglers and their allies crowded the Stafford Township municipal chambers, where the Marine Fisheries Council held its regular Sept. 7 meeting. Although the first hour was filled with its usual reports and comments, the Council’s second hour saw passionate arguments and discussion from Council and audience members about what to do with the ever-shortening fishing season and its negative impact on commercial fishermen throughout the state and beyond.

Jim Hutchinson Jr.’s Sept. 8 article at TheFisherman.com quoted boat captain Adam Nowalsky that cuts felt in fish seasons and quotas for 2017 will be mild compared to what’s expected for 2018, based on the early returns from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries surveys. Those quotas and seasons are set annually.

Captain Victor Hartley III of Miss Ocean City explained to Jersey Shore Online that although regulations dictate what size fish may be kept, anglers must count all fish caught toward quotas.

“We don’t have enough quotas is one issue, and the other issue is we don’t have enough days,” Hartley explained. “We don’t have the time to catch anything.”

The quotas and seasons were cut because the powers-that-be determined that New Jersey overfished in previous years. Three fish are most caught in the state: flounder, sea bass and scup.

The cuts are hurting charter boats’ and saltwater anglers’ bottom lines, the anglers said.

Ed Yates, president of United Boatman of NJ, told Council he and his members need black sea bass season opened on an emergency basis, as this year’s season was cut short.

Although some fisherman have permits to fish in federal waters, those fish cannot be landed in New Jersey.

“This has led to two things: unemployment for not only my crew, people at our dock, and now I’m getting people telling me that they’re going to lose their help,” Yates said.

“So now we’re really in a dilemma. We’re sending people to the unemployment office early because of this.”

He added that the fishermen of New Jersey are “fed up” with the “nonsense” of the Mid Atlantic Fishery Management Council and Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, the bodies that determine recreational harvest limits.

The MAFMC was created as one of eight regional fishery management councils under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976. That is the primary federal law regulating marine fishing in federal waters. The law was overhauled in 1996 and again in 2007, and is up for reauthorization.

Some saltwater anglers support the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act of 2017, introduced back in April. The sponsors say Magnuson has created unnecessary restrictions and seeks to have the fisheries management overhauled and modernized.

The ASMFC dates back to the 1940s and comprises three commissioners from each state: Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida. This commission also deals in fishery management.

NOAA Fisheries, part of the Federal Commerce Department, monitors the fishing of waters, and according to its mission statement, under the authority of Magnuson, works with the regional fishery councils “to assess and predict the status of fish stocks, set catch limits, ensure

compliance with fisheries regulations, and reduce bycatch.”

Locally, the NJDEP’s Division of Fish and Wildlife holds to ASMFC seasons and limits, which are approved by the Marine Fisheries Council each March.

Council chairman Dick Herb said New Jersey was the first state ever to challenge the ASMFC and win a reversal, specifically about fluke.

A coordinated effort by all fishermen—com-

mercial, recreational, private—can pressure those decision-making bodies to adopt more favorable regulations for New Jersey.

“At least we broke that mold,” Herb said about the decision reversal. “We’ve got to build on it. We can’t just say, ‘Hey, we won.

Now we’re going home.’”

In the meantime, audience members called for an organized, formal protest of the Dec. 11-14 joint meeting of the MAFMC and

ASMFC in Annapolis. It’s at that meeting when recreational harvest limits for 2018 will be proposed and adopted.

Hartley has offered to arrange a charter bus so fishermen will make the trip to Maryland.

A show in numbers may help sway things in New Jersey’s favor.

A Facebook group, NJFFFR New Jersey Fishermen Fight For Fishermen’s Rights, has more information about the planned trip.

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Painting Toms River Red, White And Blue

TOMS RIVER – The Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce (GTRCC) has teamed up with the Toms River Business Improvement District (BID) to honor our military in a big way – 30”x63” in fact.

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CLASSIFIEDS For Rent Rental or Sale - Homestead Run Adult 55+. Community Clubhouse.

2 BR, 1 or 1.5 Bath. Available immediately. Call 732-370-2300. (41) Furnished Home - To share in Holiday City. $650/month plus 1/2 all utilities. Private bedroom and bathroom. Female preferred.

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(42) 55+ Crestwood Village VI Whiting 2 bedroom, EIK, 1 bath, garage.

Newly updated. $950/mo, +utilities. 1 1/2 security. No pets. Non Smoker. 732 716-1386 (41)

Real Estate Jackson Acres - Double wide mobile home for sale. 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath. Recently remodeled.

Asking $42,500, negotiable. Call 732-961-6086.

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Yard Sale Holiday City - Friday, September 29 and Saturday, September 30. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 433 Costa Mesa Drive.

(41) Yard Sale - September 30 and October 1, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 5 Largos Court, Toms River 08757, Holiday City West.

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Auto For Sale 2012 Chevy Impala - LT, Auto, all power, black, 4-door, moon roof, V6.

Senior Owner. Holiday City. $7,800.

91,000 miles. 732-604-2704. (40) 2001 Ford Ranger - 4wd, auto, 4.0 6cyl, 115K mi, ext. cab with double suicide doors, black, fabric bed-liner, snap bed cover, newer Wrangler tires. Needs brakes and other work. Vrare body style, runs well, $1250. Whiting. 941-286-2269. (40)

Items For Sale 14’ Pace Craft Fiberglass Boat & Yacht Club Trailer - Two Minn Kota electric trolling motors, two fish finders, four pole holders, two cushions, one battery, life vests. $2495 or B/O. 732-849-5028. (t/n)

Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius.

732-364-7580. (t/n) WE BUY USED CARS - Any condition, any make, any year. We also specialize in buying Classic Porshe, Mercedes and Jaguar running or not, DEAD OR ALIVE. 609-598-3622. (t/n) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac.

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Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n)

Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot.

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Help Wanted Experienced Aluminum Sunroom Installer Needed - Must have own tools. Must have driver’s license.

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(44) Part Time Food Service - We have an immediate need for Part Time Waitstaff/Servers AM and PM shifts available, Dietary Aides, PT Dishwashers. We are a well established retirement/healthcare community located in Whiting. We offer competitive pay. Under the direction of great Food Service leadership team, you will be working in an environment where you get the support and training needed to grow in your culinary career. The Pines offers an open door policy and Senior Leadership is always available and visible to our employees every day. Rate of pay starts at $9/hr. Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org.

Part Time Activities Assistant The Pines at Whiting is currently looking for a part time activities assistant to work every other weekend in our Assisted Living community.

Candidates must have the compassion and ability to work with the senior population to lead various activities. $10/hr. Interested candidates can apply to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759. Phone 732849-2047/Fax 732-350-0540/email: rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. EOE. Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n) FT/PT Weekend CNA/CHHA The Pines at Whiting is looking for experienced CNA’s/CHHA’s to provide excellence in care to our residents on our Assisted Living Unit and Skilled Nursing units. If you are looking for an environment that rewards excellence, provides a fun work environment you should look no further! Part Time 7-3 (9 days/pay/72 hours a pay), Full Time 11-7, Part time 3-11/6 days/pay/22.50 hours per pay.

Excellent benefit package for Full Time/part time benefit eligible employees. Stop in today to learn more.

Weekend commitment positions on all 3-11/11-7 Special weekend rates of $14/hr. Weekend program requires a commitment of 4 weekend shifts per month. Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org.

The Goddard School on Route 70 in Toms River - Is hiring for multiple full time and part time positions! We provide a warm, loving environment for children ages from 6 weeks to 6 years. We are looking for fun, energetic teachers. Must be available Monday through Friday, between the hours of 6:30am-6pm.

Looking to hire immediately. Salary based on experience. Benefits include Paid time off, 401K, and paid lunch on Fridays. To learn more about our available positions or to set up an interview call 732-3635530 or email your resume to dtoms river2nj2@goddardschools.com. (t/n)

Help Wanted Counter Help Wanted - Part time hours. Manchester Dry Cleaners.

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(47) Laundromat Attendant - For PT/FT Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863.

(38) Now Hiring Property Inspectors - FT/PT in your area. Full, free training provided. jim.g59@ comcast.net or msangelabove@ comcast.net. 732-766-4425, 201259-0734. Ask for Mel. (44)

Services PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Celebrating 50 years of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com.

See all our anniversary and monthly specials. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732-5003063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) My 2 Girls Cleaning Service Fall Cleaning Specials - A package to meet all your needs. Bonded and insured. Same teams.

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(40) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (39) All Around Yard And Home Maintenance – Outdoor, indoor work done to your satisfaction. Spring thru Winter. Cleaning, home repairs, yard upgrades, etc. References upon request. Very diligent. Fair estimates.

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Services Don Carnevale Painting - Specializing interiors. Very neat.

Special senior discounts. Reasonable, affordable, insured. References. Low spring rates. License #13VH3846900. 732-899-4470 or 732-814-4851. Thank you.

(40) Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor.

Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n) Custom Shelving – Organize your walk-in closets, kitchen, living room, basement, garage. Solid wood shelving made and installed. Builds bookcases. Strong, beautiful, affordable. Call Gus’s Woodwork 732-363-6292.

(40) Joan’s Dog Training - In home sessions. Certified, insured. Basic obedience puppy training, behavior issues, gentle methods. Member APDT. Call 908-759-1196.

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Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured.

Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) Autobody Work - $99 any dent big or small, professionally done. We come to you. Serving Ocean and Monmouth counties. 347-744-7409. (t/n) Handyman – All masonry work, repairs, sidewalks, paving, stone, decorative stone, mulch. Call Jerry 732-684-8863. Free estimates.

NJ reg #13VH08709600. (41) Roofing Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows, gutters. Repairs and discounted new installations. Prompt service.

Insured. NJ license #13HV01888400.

Special spring discounts. Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391.

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The Original Family Fence A fully licensed and insured company in Ocean County has specialized in unique fence repairs and installations around the Garden State for over 35 years. We want your gate repairs, sectional repairs, and new installation inquiries! No job is too small for us to tend to in a day’s time. Call us today for your free estimate You might just be surprised with what is possible. NJ LIC: 13VH09125800. Phone 732773-3933, 732-674-6644.

(42) Griffin Landscaping - Trees and bushes trimmed or removed. Stone, brick, pavers, mulch and retaining walls. Painting (indoors and out). Powerwashing. 609-661-2008.

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Removal Service - We Haul It All! Household junk, yard waste, trees/ shrubs, furniture, appliances, construction debris, metals, concrete, dirt/ sand and stone. Also specializing in Landscaping, masonry and all fields of construction. Serving Ocean County area. Call now! 732-998-4725. (27)

MY BUDDY Wellness Phone Service Easing Loneliness - Is your loved one home alone? Receive a business-like call daily. Reasonable cost. For info, email mybuddy660@gmail.com. My Buddy verified by Department Veteran Affairs listed as (SDVOSB) on www.vetbiz. gov. Must be 18+ years.

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Need A Ride - Airports, cruise, A.C., doctors. Save $$$. Senior discounts.

Tom. Save ad. 551-427-0227.

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H o u s e C l e a n - I Wi l l C l e a n Your Home. Very good prices.

Call 732-773-5078.

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Painting - By neat, meticulous craftsman who will beat any written estimate. Interior/exterior. Free estimate. Fully insured. 732-5067787, 646-643-7678.

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All In 1 Handyman/General Contracting - Painting, kitchens, bath, basements, etc. Remodeled, flooring, carpentry, roofing, siding, windows, doors, gutters, etc. “Any to do list.” No job too big or small, we do it all. $ave - Veterans discount. Call Clark 732-850-5060. (t/n) Buy Direct Flooring -Cortec plus cork back luxury vinyl, RITZ, glue luxury vinyl $2.65 installed, plush, berber $1.65 installed. Remnants, restretches. Doug 732-504-9286.

(41) Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties! Flexible scheduling.

Work in your community. Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits. Call 732505-8000 today. . (t/n) Fall Gardening & Organic Lawn Care – Seeding aeration composting.

Planting and design - shrubs perennials bulbs, maintenance pruning, beds, fertilizing. DIY help. Senior discount. Experienced master gardeners.

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Jon Meacham To Speak At Grunin Center

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County College Foundation is proud to present the 1st Annual Blauvelt Lecture Series sponsored by Barbara & Harvey York and the Causeway Family of Dealerships. Pulitzer Prize-winner Jon Meacham will speak on October 23 at 7 p.m. on the Main Stage, Grunin Center, Main Campus, College Drive, Toms River, NJ. Please use Parking Lot #2.

Presidential historian, Pulitzer Prize-winner, and contributor to TIME and The New York Times Book Review, Jon Meacham is one of America’s most prominent public intellectuals. A regular guest on “Morning Joe,” Meacham is known as a skilled raconteur with a depth of knowledge about politics, religion, and current affairs. He understands how issues and events impact our lives and why historical context matters.

In this special presentation, Meacham will explore what 21st-century leaders in different fields of endeavor can learn from the greatest moments of our common

past in his lecture, The Art of Leadership: Lessons from the American Presidency.

This presentation – non-partisan in content and tone – ranges from Jefferson’s pragmatism and JFK’s capacity to recover from his own mistakes to the management of conflicting egos as shown by Reagan and FDR and how George H.W. Bush dealt with the end of his Presidency.

Meacham discusses how history can inform the decisions all of us make every day in positions that demand creative and innovative solutions.

Tickets: lecture only, 7 p.m., main stage, $40, Orchestra & Mezzanine. VIP meet & greet and lecture, 5:30 p.m., Grunin Center Gallery, $75 includes wine, beer, and gourmet hors d’oeuvres (limited to 50 Guests).

Purchase tickets online grunincenter.org, call 732-255-0500, or visit the box office, Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Prices, dates, times, performers, and shows are subject to change. Subscription Rates and Military Discounts (active US military/ eligible veterans) may be available.

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BRICK – Ocean Medical Center in Brick now has an $18.5 million state-of-the-art medical-surgical suite, which is the latest addition to a master facility plan developed five years ago.

This expansion comes on the heels of an expansion of the Emergency Care Center in 2014 and the construction of a new Cancer Care Center in 2016.

A ceremony and ribbon-cutting was held for the new 36,000-square-foot “Southwest Pavilion” on Tuesday September 12, which was held under an outdoor tent and attended by nearly 200 stakeholders, including Hackensack Meridian Health leadership, hospital employees, leadership from Ocean Medical Center Foundation, and elected officials.

In his opening remarks, President of Ocean Medical Center Dean Q. Lin said that the new medical-surgical floor is uniquely designed to bring “humanity to healthcare.”

The floor has 36 private patient rooms dedicated to elective surgeries, such as joint and hip replacements and bariatric and GI procedures.

The new suite is divided into three “neighborhoods” that feature distinctive colors and a curved nurses’ station that enhances nurses’line of sight into patient rooms.

Each room has modern amenities, such as inroom speaker systems, pull-out couches for family members to stay overnight, oversized windows to bring in more natural light, noise-reducing design features, computers that face the patients to increase transparency, and much more.

“We want to change the perception of what healthcare means,” Lin said. “The Southwest Pavilion will bring a culture of love and compassion, and we hope to instill a sense of humanity in future physicians,” he said.

Next year Hackensack Meridian Health Ocean Medical Center will host the first group of medical

school residents who are studying to be internists, family practitioners and psychiatrists, he said.

Robert C. Garrett and John K. Lloyd, who are the Co-Chief Executive officers of Hackensack Meridian Health, also attended the grand opening ceremony.

Garrett said that the Cancer Care Center has a partnership with Sloan Kettering and it has adapted 100 of their clinical protocols.

“Patients no longer have to travel to the city to get the very best cancer care,” he said.

Lloyd said the expansion of the Emergency Care Center was made possible by a $5 million donation by the Hirair and Anna Hovnanian Foundation.

“That $5 million was very important for us, and it speaks volumes about what the community thinks about the new facility here,” he said.

Lin said the decision to expand was a big one, since hospitals are closing and beds are shrinking nationwide.

“Now we’re in a position to serve this community, which has grown in leaps and bounds over the years,” he said. An average of 175 people show up at the emergency room each day, he added.

The final speaker was Robert G. Harms, Chair of the Ocean Medical Center Foundation, a tax-exempt nonprofit group of volunteers who provide philanthropic support for the hospital. Harms said that the foundation has raised some $116 million for the three additions.

The Foundation would be spending some $5 million to renovate 80 of the 300 existing rooms at the hospital in the near future, Harms said.

After the ribbon-cutting, Lin said that next on the master facility plan is a cardiovascular institute to be housed on the second floor, which is currently empty.

“We’d like to have an integrated heart and vascular program with interventional radiology and a cath lab, and three or four hybrid operating rooms,” he said.

“But it’s still in the planning stages.”

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Medicaid Fraud Amnesty Program Begins

By Sara Grillo

TOMS RIVER – An amnesty program allowing Ocean County residents who believe they wrongly received Medicaid benefits to voluntarily withdraw from the program without fear of criminal prosecution kicked off September 12 with a public information session in the Pine Belt Arena, on the grounds of Toms River High School North.

The meeting, initiated by the Office of the State Comptroller, was meant to explain the program to residents and urge more individuals to come forward in light of 26 Lakewood residents who were arrested over the summer for defrauding a combined $2.4 million from Medicaid and other government assistance programs.

Individuals who choose to participate will be required to repay Medicaid for the benefits they received while they were ineligible, plus pay an additional civil penalty based on the amount of wrongful Medicaid benefits they received. They must also refrain from re-joining Medicaid for a one year period.

“Our goal is to bring those in Ocean County who were not in compliance with Medicaid eligibility requirements into compliance and to have them make full restitution of all improperly received funds,” said State Comptroller Philip James Degnan, who attended the meeting at Pine Belt Arena. “Residents of Ocean County should consider this program to be their best opportunity to come into compliance without fear of criminal prosecution.”

Individuals have until December 12 to file an application on state.nj.us/comptroller. A rep-

resentative from the Medicaid Fraud Division will then follow up with them in regards to restitution and penalty information, as well as scheduling a settlement appointment.

A spokesperson for the State Comptroller’s Office said they will wait until the 90-day period is expired to release figures on how many people applied for amnesty in the program.

Medicaid Fraud Division Director Josh Lichtblau said the amnesty program is beneficial because it will return funds so that they can be used by New Jersey residents that are truly in need of assistance.

Despite the positive outlook from the State, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office responded to apparent criticism of the amnesty program the day before it opened, issuing a statement targeted at those urging their office to pursue more prosecutions and stop amnesty.

“For all those who feel OCPO is not doing enough with regard to Lakewood Fraud prosecutions the answer is simple: We do not have access to the NJ State Comptroller Office program files. They oversee the programs application and implementation process. It is like any other victim of financial crime or fraud; we will not know they are victim of criminal activity unless they tell us. If a victim comes forward, we investigate and prosecute on their behalf.”

The Prosecutor’s Office also made it clear that the amnesty program came from the State Comptroller’s Office, and that they have no authority to mandate or monitor how a state agency does business.

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Page 30, The Toms River Times, September 30, 2017 Dougherty said that “after the shakeup to our previous immigration policies a few of my friends and I were getting pizza after school, and we started to talk about DACA and how our friends are affected, what representatives to call, and we started to plan how we could make a difference.

“The school club I founded is the North Democratic Club which has 40 members. We used our structural –Photos by Bob Vosseller support to help spread the A rally was held in front of Toms River Township Hall by word within the three Toms students opposing the ending of the DACA program which River schools. Social media/ protects undocumented immigrants brought here as chilcall/text/email and just peodren by their parents from deportation. ple to people to get as many kids involved. We also reached out to local activist groups, politically active groups, candidates, and Continued From Page 1 elected officials,” Dougherty said.

Dougherty said the event was 100 percent who will be impacted by the cancellation of student organized and that it included students the DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood making signs, artwork, writing poetry and that Arrivals) program. The rally, organized by all the speakers were students.

Zachary Dougherty, the president of the Toms “Our goal is to show that regardless of what goes River High School Democrats, was designed on in the federal level or the state, our Dreamers, “to show that America supports its Dreamers,” supported by DACA, are our friends, peers, Dougherty said. classmates, teammates and we will stand up for The students spoke about their opposition to each other in our schools,” Dougherty said. He President Donald Trump’s decision to end the added that “children are not just an item for a Obama-era DACA program in six months. political agenda, that illegal children shouldn’t The president has asked Congress to consider be treated in any negative light, and ultimately to a replacement for the program, which protects express that even on the smallest scale in Toms undocumented immigrants brought here as River Schools, there are students who will stand children by their parents from deportation.

Dreamers:

shoulder to shoulder with our Dreamers.”

Bernie Garcia, a 16-year-old junior at Toms River High School North and a Mexican American who spoke during the rally, told his story. “My parents came here to escape poverty. We escaped poverty but faced racism. We need change and we need it now.”

“These children were brought here illegally but they are kids that are chasing the American dream and to take their status away from them would be a disgusting thing to do,” Toms River High School North junior Edgar Lemus Rivera said. He said the issue has touched him personally as his cousin is part of the DACA program.

Evelyn Nazzario, 18, a senior at Toms River High School North, also serves as the school’s student council president. “I look at the news and I wonder is anything progressing? When I see things like this today, I see hope. If we are united we stand a chance to change. No one should live with a fear to live here. Dreamers deserve a chance too.”

Nancy Ciasulli and her husband Mario came out for the event. The Toms River couple arrived a short time before the rally began and supported the speakers’ message.

“I think it is wonderful that they are here doing this,” Nancy Ciasulli said. Her husband added, “We’re all dreamers. We all come from other lands.”

Another attendee was Lynn Gulczynski, Toms River. “I heard about this from the local chapter of NOW (National Organization of Women). My grandchildren are going to college and some of these kids (the Dreamers) have the extra burden of worrying from day to day of what will happen to them. It is awful.”

Ryan Young, co-president of the Ocean County Young Democrats and 9th District assembly candidate said Zachary had picked up a new title today. “He is now the vice president of our high school outreach program. It is great to see these students so engaged at such a young age.

They have become engaged a lot earlier than some of us.”

Emma Mommano, Brick, came out with her young daughter to support the rally’s message.

She is a Democratic candidate for Senate in the 10th Legislative District. She said the decision to end DACA should be reconsidered as such decisions “should be made with compassion.

We can find a path for undocumented people to be part of our country, especially New Jersey, which is third to Texas and California in having undocumented workers.”

Local representative Congressman Tom MacArthur’s office provided the following statement regarding the rally, “Congressman MacArthur has previously expressed his support for the DACA program and voted against repealing it during his first term in Congress. He believes we need to fix our nation’s immigration system but starting this process by hurting the most innocent and vulnerable population would be wrong and misguided.”

“Immigration will always be the hottest topic in the country,” Dougherty said. We are a nation of immigrants. If our students don’t feel safe in school something is wrong. We don’t want to be talked about and not have a say in it. This kind of rally can happen all over New Jersey. We can’t take a back seat. This is not a Republican or Democrat issue. This is about kids. We can, and we will, make a difference in our community.”

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of september 16 - september 22

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Avoid taking action on a passing distraction. A temptation to follow misplaced sympathies could stir you this week. It is not a good idea to be taken in by those who would like to enlist you in their intrigues.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Nick negativity in the bud. You can be a realist without being a pessimist. In the week ahead you may be called upon to participate in group activities or make new contacts within the workplace environment.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Turn on the low beams. You may feel somewhat mystified by a situation, or feel that others do not understand you, but this temporary fog will dissipate. In the week to come new friends could uplift your spirits.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your focus may be on hocus pocus in the week ahead. Hold onto your money if a spin doctor tries to sell you something. You may feel that someone is not being truthful or think someone is better than they are.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Focus on friendliness. Relationships will run smoothly if you use your best manners in the week to come. You may be surprised to receive help from the least expected sources, but might only hear what you want to hear.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You may be in collusion with your own delusion. Don’t make any crucial decisions or start a new enterprise until after the middle of the week. Use keen powers of observation to avoid making a monetary mistake.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may be

able to see improvements that are needed in the week ahead. At the same time you must fight off the urge to be argumentative. Set a good example rather than forcing others to accept your views.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Get the best bang for your buck. In the upcoming week be creative about finding ways to ensure your long term security. Steer clear of get rich schemes.

Focus on thrift, conserving resources and economical thinking.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Tricks are for kids. Steer clear of tricky situations this week. You are usually alert to fraudulent people and situations but could be suckered in by a sob story or caught up in the problems of others.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Some ideas may seem plausible but simply aren’t possible.

In the week ahead you may be ambitious to get ahead and may easily be attracted to a get-rich scheme. Steer clear of anything that seems too good to be true.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The truth may be obscured. Don’t trust your intuitions in the week ahead when money is concerned.

There may be opportunities to reflect deeply upon your dreams and to join others for inspirational discussions.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Miscommunications could cause hurt feelings. Don’t let them turn into a stumbling block as this week unfolds.

Speak with a little more warmth to reassure others and show respect for your partner.

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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.

wolfgang puck’s kitchen Fall Into Apple Season:Welcome Autumn With My Recipe For Individual Apple Pies

By Wolfgang Puck SPAGO’S INDIVIDUAL APPLE PIES Makes 8 single-serving pies Sugar dough (recipe follows) 8 small cooking apples, such as Pippin, Granny Smith or Golden Delicious 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 cup (125 mL) granulated sugar 4 tablespoons Calvados or cognac 1/2 pound (250 g) store-bought frozen puff pastry, thawed following package instructions 1 cage-free egg beaten lightly with 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash Vanilla ice cream, for serving Prepare the sugar dough. Divide it into 2 equal pieces and, on a lightly floured surface, use a rolling pin to roll each piece into an 11-inch (27.5-cm) square. Place on a parchment paper-lined tray and refrigerate for 20 minutes.

On 1 or 2 baking sheets, place 8 individual tartlet tins or flan rings measuring 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter by 1/2 inch (12 mm) high. Using a 5-inch (12.5-cm) diameter plate as a guide, cut out 8 circles of the dough and fit them into the tins or rings, trimming away any excess dough. Place the baking sheets in the refrigerator to chill the pastry.

Core and peel the apples, and cut into slices 1/4-inch (6mm) thick.

In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt 4 tablespoons of the butter. Add the apples and sprinkle with the sugar. Cook, stirring frequently, until the sugar caramelizes slightly but the apples remain slightly crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Very carefully pour the Calvados or cognac over the apples, and let the alcohol cook off for a few seconds. Remove from the heat and set aside.

Preheat the oven to 350 F (175 C).

On a lightly floured surface, use a rolling pin to roll out the puff pastry to a 1/8-inch (3-mm) thickness. With a 4-inch (10-

cm) cookie cutter, cut out 8 circles, gathering and rerolling the scraps if necessary. With the tip of a small, sharp knife, score a design in the centers of the puff pastry circles, taking care not to cut all the way through. Refrigerate until needed.

Divide the cooled cooked apples among the tart shells.

Divide the remaining butter among the centers of the tarts.

Top with puff pastry circles, leaving the sides unsealed. Brush the top of each pie with a bit of egg wash before putting the pies in the oven.

Bake in the preheated oven until the pastry is golden brown, 40 to 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and leave at room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving.

With a spatula, transfer each pie to an individual serving plate. Remove the tins or rings, if necessary using the tip of a small, sharp knife to separate the pastry. Place a scoop of ice cream on the side. Serve immediately.

SUGAR DOUGH Makes about 1 1/2 pounds (750 g) 2 1/3 cups (585 mL) cake flour or pastry flour 1/3 cup (85 mL) granulated sugar 1/2 pound (250 g) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces 2 large cage-free egg yolks 1 or 2 tablespoons heavy cream In a food processor fitted with the stainless-steel blade, combine the flour and sugar. Add the butter and process until the mixture resembles fine meal.

In a small bowl, whisk together the yolks and 1 tablespoon of the cream. Scrape into the machine and process until a ball begins to form, adding the additional cream if necessary to help the dough come together.

Remove the dough from the processor bowl, handling the blade carefully, and transfer to a lightly floured surface. With clean hands, press the dough down into a circle. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before use.

(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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