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–Photo (left) by Peter James Smith, (right) by Jennifer Peacock Of course he came back: Third-generation boardwalk guy Nick Dionisio came back after Sandy, and rebuilt after the fire of 2013. By Jennifer Peacock SEASIDE PARK – Even The New York Times wrote about it. It was also on national TV news. Less than a year after Superstorm Sandy devastated the Jersey Shore, the hard-hit neighboring boroughs of Seaside Heights and Seaside Park faced another disaster, a boardwalk fire that destroyed nearly 50 businesses, and had the winds not shifted when and how they did, possibly the boroughs themselves. Investigators would eventually conclude it was faulty wiring, corroded by Sandy, that sparked
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Rain Fails To Dampen Lavallette Founders Day
By Bob Vosseller LAVALLETTE - It began as Lavallette Heritage Day, a time to honor the borough’s long heritage as a resort community, boat building industry center and year round family town. Founder’s Day, which replaced it six years ago, had a slightly different focus, to show that Lavallette was back after Superstorm Sandy. Symbolic to that was the fact that attendees to this year’s event didn’t let some periodic rain spoil their fun and frolics. “The Mayor (Walter G. LaCicero) asked us to show the community that we were back and we’ve been doing this ever since,” Susan Kotch, Founders Day co-chair said. (Lavallette - See Page 20)
the fire that originated at Kohr’s Frozen Custard, a building that sat on the boardwalk near Porter Avenue, the dividing line between the Park and the Heights. Thirty-mile-an-hour winds pushed the fire from south to north, with everything in its path destroyed. The blaze broke out around 2 p.m. It took hundreds of firefighters from across the state several hours to bring it under control. Heights lifer Nick Dionisio spoke with The Times Sept. 13, 2013, just a day after that “all-call” fire (Boardwalk - See Page 4)
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Quinn Replaces Bartlett On Ballot
By Jennifer Peacock TOMS RIVER – In a little more than two hours, Gary Quinn will accept the nomination and appointment to run alongside Freeholder Gerry P. Little on the Republican ticket in the November midterm elections. Little is in his office at 101 Hooper Ave., having just presided over maybe the shortest Freeholder meeting in Ocean County history. (About six minutes, from start to finish.) He sat in on the interviews for candidates the evening before, though not as a voting committee member. He knows who, out of the 10 contenders, the committee is going to recommend at the Ocean (Ballot - See Page 2)
Local Footballers Look To New Season; Others Cut
By Chris Christopher Former Southern Regional High School players Mike Gesicki and Clark Harris have landed berths on National Football League rosters. Gesicki, a tight end out of Penn State University, hopes for a big rookie season with the Miami Dolphins. Harris, a long snapper from Rutgers University, is with the Cincinnati Bengals and hopes to earn All-Pro honors for the second straight season. Both played for coach Chuck Donohue at Southern. The news was not as positive, (Football - See Page 14)
–Photo courtesy of Stony Brook University Ex-Lakewood football and boys basketball standout Tyrice Beverette, wearing the white jersey, was cut by the Cincinnati Bengals after starring at Stony Brook University.
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Ballot: Continued From Page 1 County Republican Organization later that evening. He does not know if one of the other nine will contest it. What he also knows is that no one thought the man who is the longest serving Freeholder in the state, who has battled illness before, would drop out of the campaign. Little’s son is a lieutenant is the U.S. Navy, stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island in Washington State. It was during this cross-country journey, probably somewhere in Wyoming, where he got the call. It was John Bartlett, his running mate. He was dropping out. He had to. “He explained that he needed this additional treatment, that he was feeling weak, and he just didn’t have the energy. He didn’t think it was fair to me. He didn’t think it was fair to the people of Ocean County. He felt it was his honorable responsibility to step aside,” Little said. This was to be their sixth election together. They knew each other for years, before Little became a Freeholder, with his work as chief of staff for the Ninth Legislative District. But, they really got to know each other with Bartlett’s proposal for the natural lands trust fund. Little was a councilman in Surf City back in 1989 when Bartlett was pushing for this fund. At the time, Ocean County had three daily newspapers and numerous weekly newspapers. Little wrote to the papers a letter of support for Bartlett and his proposal. The idea became law, of course, with overwhelming support from all voting
districts in the county. Bartlett tapped Little in 1947, where he was elected to council in to serve on the Natural Lands Advisory 1974 and elected mayor four years later. He was elected Freeholder in 1979. Committee, which he accepted. Bartlett first announced he had cancer back Little joined the Board of Chosen Freeholders in 2003 to fill the unexpired term left by in 2016, and was seeking treatment outside the late James J. Mancini. Bartlett and Little the state. Wracked with fatigue and pain in recent months, he and his family discovered have run together since. “First of all, he’s a gentleman. He’s a true he again had cancer. So at the special convention of the Republigentleman. He’s old school. He does not can Committee speak ill of Sept. 13, George anyone. He R. Gilmore, can play polC h a i r m a n of itics just like Ocean County all of us can Republican Oron the one ganization, said hand. On the all 10 contendother hand, ers would make he do e s it great Freeholdstraightforers. ward, and “But I think face to face,” we a l l k now Little said. that we suffered “He doesn’t a serious loss on talk ill about the ballot when people. He Joh n Bar tlet t talks about –Photo by Jennifer Peacock withd rew h is i s s ue s. He talks about his New running mates Gerry P. Little and Gary Quinn. name,” Gilmore service to the county. He’s been a fantastic told the packed house that night. “John Bartlett has been a great Freeholder for this running mate. Everybody knows John. “Not only to me, but to all the Freeholders, county. He’s been a great Freeholder for the John is not only the longest serving Free- people. I don’t think we can think of a person holder, but also our longest serving friend. better to manage the finances of this county That’s the way I feel about John,” Little said. the way he has during his term. He’s a great Bartlett, a former teacher who taught at individual…” After vetting the candidates, the RepubliToms River North, has served in public office continuously for nearly five decades. can screening committee decided on Lacey The Lakewood native moved to Pine Beach Committeeman Gary Quinn to take Bart-
lett’s place on ballot. He’s a local developer, owner and president of Eastport Builders Inc. of Lacey. He and his wife have been married for 39 years. They have a son and daughter. He is currently the senior member of the Lacey Township Committee, and had previously been on the Lacey Township Board of Education. He had been appointed to the Pinelands Commission by Gov. Chris Christie. “John has had an such an impact on anything and everything that has happened throughout this county in the last 30 years, and he have to truly remember to thank him for his service,” Quinn said during his acceptance speech. He had aspired for years to become a Freeholder, something Bartlett encouraged him in. “But I had always dreamed of working with John because of all the knowledge he has. …John is somebody that is going to be truly, truly missed. There’s no question they are very large shoes to fill. I promise you I’m going to do my best to continue John’s work and continue with John’s legacy, because he truly has made this county what it is.” The other contenders included Jackson Councilman Rob Nixon, attorney Sean Gertner, Plumsted Mayor Jack Trotta, Pine Beach Mayor Lawrence Cuneo, South Toms River Mayor Oscar L. Cradle, Barnegat Councilman John Novak, Toms River’s Gus Kakavas, Berkeley Councilman James Byrnes, and the only woman, Stafford Councilwoman Sharon McKenna. “Nothing lasts forever,” Bartlett said at Aug. 29 workshop meeting. “And there does [come] a time to say, ‘Your time is now finished. Your time is now up.”
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tore through three blocks of boardwalk businesses. Dionisio rented two stands that he ran with his father, just south in the Park from the Kohr’s building. He is a third-generation “Boardwalk guy,” as The Times described him. Dioinisio peeled shrimp as a young boy in his grandfather’s clam bar, and opened two fried-fish places with his father after a career in banking left him missing the boards. The businesses went under water, literally: Sandy drove nearly 10 feet of water onto the boardwalk, destroying equipment and leaving those who came back scrambling to open something for Memorial Day the following May. The water didn’t wipe them out. But 10 days after Labor Day that year, the fire did. It’s now a dreary post-Labor Day afternoon in 2018. Dionisio was standing outside Park Seafood, the sign boasting that tasters will be treated to award-winning crab cakes. This was Park Seafood’s first season open. Dionisio has another stand that sells tacos, up on the Heights side, which opened earlier. He pointed south to where his original two businesses stood, not far from the original Kohr’s stand. An outdoor wedding venue now occupies that space. A lot of properties changed hands, whether owners were selling or tenants not renewing. His father died not long after Sandy hit, so he didn’t see the rebuilding efforts. “I owed it to him,” Dionisio said. “He would be so excited.” But it’s not what it was, he added. A lot of properties have changed hands, owners having sold or tenants deciding against renewing, rebuilding. “In fact, many of them have left or wouldn’t rebuild,” Bob Matthies, mayor of Seaside Park, told The Berkeley Times. “You need to realize too, many of the businesses had leases from the major property owners.” The old fare of stuffed animal prizes and funnel cakes has been replaced with upper-scale juice bars and coffee kiosks. If anyone dares to fi nd a silver lining, it’s that the boardwalk has gotten a 21st Century facelift. Very little looks like what younger Baby Boomer and older Gen Xers remember walking and riding on Saturday nights. The 40-plus-year shore icon The Sawmill was largely spared from the blaze, thanks to an external sprinkler system on its east side that saved the building. Just to its north, Funtown Pier amusement park, which already suffered devastating losses from Sandy, was completely destroyed. Different groups open pieces of the boardwalk, and of course, it stretches between two boroughs with two different codes and two different sets of players. Funtown Pier, in the Park, is owned by William Major. He could not be reached by press time, but the last reports from 2016 stated he’s decided against rebuilding. The Park reexamined and updated its master plan, and doubled the size of allowable amusement rides from
50 to 100 feet. But that stretch isn’t enough to make rebuilding worthwhile, with Major wanting 200- and 300-foot amusements to draw thrill-seeking spenders. “We support our property owners and businesses, if there’s something that can be done within code, we encourage that,” Matthies said. The borough and Funtown Pier representatives went back and forth for 18 months, but ultimately, residents weren’t interested in large amusement rides in their quiet, family town. “Whether or not one of the owners or entities wants to come in and build something like that, they would have to submit a site plan, which would be considered with public hearings. As a mayor, you always like to get input from public. You want to generate income, but this is a neighborhood here.” Seaside Park took the brunt of the damage in the fi re, but about a block of Seaside Heights boardwalk was consumed. North of Porter, construction has stopped on vendor kiosks; phase one of a two-part project approved by the Heights. Adjacent properties are owned by Belle Freeman and Richard and Mary Peterson, according to public records. The project’s fi rst phase, which was to have been completed in 2018, included temporary outdoor seating and bars and the vendor kiosks. Christopher Vaz, Seaside Heights business administrator, said the borough has to stop the construction of the half-fi nished kiosks due to problems. Those now sit, without siding and vacant, on the boardwalk. The second phase, most of which would have been completed in 2019, included an oceanfront wedding venue, pool club, beach cabanas, and “future building” that would have been constructed after 2019. Those plans were drawn up by Mode Architecture and presented back in February. “The Seaside Heights section is still kind of floundering on the part of the owners,” Vaz said. The planning board approved the presented plans. “They were supposed to move into phase 2 about now, building permanent structures, but the only thing we’ve seen built are the kiosks. …Construction has stopped, and we are very disappointed. We are extremely disappointed. We were made great promises, and those promises have not been kept.” The Berkeley Times was directed by the borough to Peter Pascarella for information on the pier progress. He told the newspaper that “Only Belle Freeman Property Owner, The Peterson family or SS Park “Funtown Assoc.” should conduct any such interview. I, however, continue, decline any such statement at this time.” They could not be reached as of press time. Seaside Heights lost more than $200 million in tax ratables between Sandy and the fire, Vaz said. The borough is part of a transitional aid program, but was hoping the boardwalk would have been fully redeveloped by now. Despite that, they are meeting budget forecasts. “The future is bright,” Vaz said. “There is only one way to go,” Dionisio, back at his seafood place, said. “Think positive.”
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Ocean County Remembers September 11, 2001
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–Photos courtesy Ocean County A wreath is placed at the Ocean County Sept. 11 Memorial located at the Ocean County Administration Complex, Hooper Avenue, Toms River. Pictured from left to right are Ocean County Surrogate Jeffrey W. Moran, Ocean County Freeholder Director Gerry P. Little, Congressman Tom MacArthur and Freeholder Virginia E. Haines. By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – It was 17 years ago today that the US suffered the devastating September 11 attacks to the World Trade Center. This was an event that rocked the entire nation, and we vowed to “never forget.” Ocean County officials, accompanied by Congressman Tom MacArthur, remembered this day in history with a wreath laying ceremony today at the Ocean County’s Sept. 11 Memorial at the Ocean County Administration Complex in downtown Toms River. Ocean County Freeholder Director Gerry P. Little, Freeholder Virginia E. Haines, Surrogate Jeffrey Moran, Clerk Scott Colabella, Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy,
and Congressman MacArthur were present at the event to honor the memories of 21 Ocean County residents that were lost on September 11, 2001. The events of that day took the lives of nearly 3,000 individuals at the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon, and Flight 93. Today, 21 of that 3,000 were honored by those close to home. County officials placed a wreath near the War on Terror monument, which lists the names of honorable Ocean County residents who have been lost while fighting the War on Terror. The Ocean County Sheriff’s Department Color Guard presented the colors and Sheriff’s Investigator Nicole Tamburro performed the Star Spangled Banner and God Bless America during the event.
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Capitol Comments Senator Jim Holzapfel 10th Legislative District, Serving Toms River
TRENTON - State Sen. Jim Holzapfel and Assemblymen Dave Wolfe and Greg McGuckin (all R-10th) are looking to strengthen the state’s move over law following a recent incident in which four Manchester Township police officers were injured when a driver failed to obey the law. A fifth officer narrowly escaped injury in a separate incident nine months ago.
The 10th legislative district legislators are co-sponsoring a bill (S2501/A3890) increasing the penalty for violating the law which carries a $100 to $500 fine. Drivers violating the law will also be assessed two motor vehicle points under the proposed legislation. Repeat offenders face additional surcharges and could have their license suspended “I originally sponsored move
From The Desk Of
Congressman Tom MacArthur TRENTON - Congressman Tom MacArthur announced two grants, totaling $250,000, for local organizations combating opioid abuse. The Riverfront Coa-
lition in Burlington County and the DART Coalition of Ocean County were each awarded $125,000 to assist them in their efforts to prevent drug abuse.
NJ’s Move Over Law Should Be Strengthened over legislation in New Jersey several years ago after visiting Florida which enacted its law in 2002,” said Holzapfel. “Emergency personnel need to focus on the task at hand which is helping motorists. They shouldn’t have to worry about being injured or killed by careless drivers. It’s our hope that this bill, along with enhanced enforcement, will save lives.” Four Manchester Township officers pulled over a driver on Rt. 37 and were conducting an investigation when another motorist hit the stopped
vehicle, injuring the officers earlier this month. Another Manchester officer was sideswiped when he stopped on the shoulder to investigate a struck deer in November 2017. As he walked toward his vehicle, with its emergency lights on, a passing car swerved to avoid hitting the officer and kept going. “The public needs to understand these are life and death situations,” said Wolfe. “First responders are needlessly being killed and injured because drivers are disregarding the law. They don’t stand a chance
against a car or truck that’s barreling down a highway. They’re sitting ducks. We’re putting drivers on notice that they need to obey the law or face stiff consequences.” “These recent incidents in Manchester are a wake-up call. Drivers need to pay better attention to their surroundings,” said McGuckin. “Cops and other first responders are in the business of saving lives. They shouldn’t lose theirs or risk injury because of careless drivers. “This isn’t rocket science. Move over or slow down,” continued McGuckin. “Use some
common sense and common courtesy. This bill puts drivers on notice that if they don’t, they will pay.” The state’s move over law, enacted in January 2009, requires drivers to reduce their speed and change lanes when approaching vehicles displaying emergency lights, including police, fire, medical services vehicles and highway maintenance and tow trucks. When safely changing lanes isn’t possible, drivers must slow down below the posted speed limit. New Jersey is the 44th state to pass such a law.
Grants Awarded To Combat Opioid Addiction “As co-chair of the Bipartisan Heroin Task Force in Congress, I am always looking for ways to bring more resources to our community to combat the opioid epidemic. I have been a staunch supporter of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and stood up to leaders in my own party who worked to cut its funding. These
grants are going to help local organizations who are doing incredible work to save lives every day,” s a i d C o n g r e s s m a n To m MacArthur. “These grants – awarded through the DrugFree Communities Support Program – will help towns invest in furthering youth education on the dangers of drug abuse, and introduce new programs to help those
battling addiction. This issue is bigger than one of us, but it’s not bigger than all of us working together.” The DFC Support Program is designed with the belief that local problems need local solutions by leveraging local, community centered resources. Money allocated through this program will be dedicated to data-driven efforts to address this com-
plex social issue. The ONDCP, which oversees DFC Support Program, was slated to be defunded under the President’s budget. As cochair of the bipartisan Heroin Task Force in Congress, Congressman MacArthur led a bipartisan group of members who successfully fought the President to keep the ONDCP and its related programs funded.
Minimum Wage Of $15 Needed In NJ From The Desk Of The
Governor Phil Murphy NEW BRUNSWICK Recognizing the need for working families to receive livable wages, Governor Phil Murphy and Speaker Craig Coughlin toured Elijah’s Promise and expressed their support for a $15 minimum wage. “Adjusted for cost of living, New Jersey’s minimum wage is the 5th-most insufficient in the nation,” said Governor Phil Murphy. “That is unacceptable. New Jerseyans should not have to live paycheck to paycheck, in some cases deciding between whether to put food on the table or keep the lights on.
The path to a stronger and fairer New Jersey includes raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour and ensuring fairness and opportunity for everyone in our state.” “Anyone working hard at a full-time job should, at the least, be able to provide their family with the basics - a roof over their family’s head, food on the table and clothes on their back,” said Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin. “I am committed to ramping up the minimum wage to $15 and will continue to work with my caucus, Senate President Sweeney and Governor Murphy on a responsible
path towards raising the wages and standard of living for working, middle class New Jerseyans.” “I am looking forward to working with Governor Murphy and Speaker Coughlin to see that New Jersey increases the minimum wage to $15 an hour,” said Senate President Steve Sweeney. “It is the right thing to do for working people and the smart thing to do for the economy.” By raising the minimum wage to $15, Governor Murphy believes we can grow and protect the middle class and working families. These efforts to empower workers in our state will boost productivity and grow the economy. Elijah’s Promise is committed to ending hunger, providing education and jobs in the food industry, and offering social services to those in need.
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E DITORIAL A Letter To The Editor Is One Person’s Opinion For 23 years, Micromedia Publications has been a source for news in the community. Ever since the first edition of The Manchester Times, dated April 18, 1995, we’ve published letters to the editor on a variety of topics ranging from local issues to international affairs. For clarification purposes, Wikipedia defines a letter to the editor as “a letter written to a newspaper, magazine or other periodical about issues of concern to readers, usually intended to be published in the paper/ periodical.” Everything from nose hair to politics - no subject is off limits and we get a wide array of submissions. Sometimes we make the decision not to run a letter that may be riddled with hate speech, racist, homophobic or blasphemous ramblings. But the company has always run letters as a common practice. In fact, our whole mission statement is based on the importance of the community and serving as a voice to our readers. Part of that service is to allow for opinions to be expressed and then discussed either through additional letters or online social media posts. You can imagine my surprise when I saw some of the colorful comments posted on our social media pages after we ran a letter in which the AUTHOR called for President Donald Trump’s impeachment. Did we agree with the letter? Maybe, maybe not. We are journalists first and don’t take sides (despite many major media outlets today doing so). Was the letter the opinion of the writer? Yes. Was there a disclaimer stating that the letter was the opinion of the writer? Absolutely. Did people read that disclaimer? Obviously not. Do we run positive letters regarding President Trump? Yes, yes we do. Do we get a lot of submissions? Frankly, no, we don’t. That is certainly surprising to us in the newsroom as we do live in
a Republican county. If we received more, we would certainly run them. A monk from England named John Lydgate is k nown for this famous phrase: “You can please some of the people all of the time, you can please all of the people some of the time, but you can’t please all of the people all of the time.” I will say this once again - this time both in the printed papers and online: we welcome ALL letters from all sides of the political aisle. Our newspapers are fair and balanced. We don’t take sides. We don’t play favorites. It seems that ever since the 2016 election, the amount of negativity from people is stronger than ever. Regardless of your political views and ideology and who you support to lead this great country, remember that we are all human beings with a right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. There’s certainly a way you can express yourself without name calling and being utterly hurtful. Someone’s political view doesn’t say everything about that person’s character. I’ve seen a lot of hate speech from all sides and it’s really a shame. We should all want our country to be great and for us to remember all of the liberties we have thanks to our founding fathers and the brave men and women who have served our nation. We welcome a difference of opinion without fear of retribution or blowback - just try and be civil and know the letters to the editor will continue to be a permanent staple of the Micromedia newspapers and Jersey Shore Online. So with that, if you would like to send a letter, email it to news@jerseyshoreonline.com Thank you as always, Jason Allentoff Vice President/COO Micromedia Publications, Inc.
Letters To The Editor MacArthur A Leader For NJ During the last midterm election, four years ago, the nation was experiencing a wave of voter discontent. It was at this time that Congressman MacArthur was elected to the New Jersey 3rd Congressional seat. It was also when Republicans expanded their majority in the House, gained control of the Senate for the first time in eight years, and total control of Congress. With the 2016 election of President Donald Trump, Congressman MacArthur and the Republicans finally had the opportunity to make a real difference for our country. During Congressman MacArthur’s time in office, his years of previous experience in the business world, his unquestioned support and dedication to the men and women in the military and our national defense and his commitment to tackling the Opioid epidemic, have made him a valued member in the House. One need only look at his record of reforming FEMA in wake of Superstorm Sandy and his efforts to save Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, to see how valuable his leadership has been. This is what I like most about Congressman MacArthur. He is a trailblazer and a leader, not a follower. Under the leadership of Congressman MacArthur and the Republican-led Government, you can see for yourself that
Letters To The Editor the economic engine of the United States is booming, and the unemployment rate among all Americans stands at record lows. Companies and jobs are coming back to America, like never before. Thank you Tom MacArthur, for your important contributions to the improving of conditions in our country. After years of defeatist Democratic policies, in which we were told that America’s best days are behind us, it is refreshing to see people being positive and optimistic about the future. Lloyd Mullikin Bayville
When A Politician Lies When considering candidates this November, it’s important to look past disinformation and fear mongering pushed forth by some candidates and their surrogates. When a candidate uses lies to stoke the fears of voters, it should make one question why that candidate resorts to disinformation instead of outlining their ideas for the community they will represent. The tired, old tactic of lying about your opponent does not speak to today’s voters because today’s voters are very savvy. Many of my friends and I prefer candidates like Andy Kim, candidate for Representative of NJ-03, who have a positive message, who look to the future with a well-
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thought-out plan for success, and will look to unite us. We look for candidates who have strong ethics, who care about all of the members of our community, and want to lift up all of our citizens. We need a Representative who will protect our healthcare. Most importantly, we want to know we can trust those we elected. If a candidate lies about their opponent, they lie to us as well. Carol Heppner Marlton
Free Will, And Government Oppression What is the meaning of life? Like our DNA, it is different for each of us as we utilize our talents, we leave our fingerprints on the future. God bestowed us with the gift of free will and the dominion over all other living things. This free will is unconditional, including whether to believe or not. Many believe man has evolved beyond the belief in God. The truth is, in all of recorded history we have not evolved at all, being of the same flesh easily swayed by evil. Men have chosen to have dominion over other men, denying them their right to free will and choice. This is the greatest evil of all. In the 20th century alone at least 160 million people were murdered by their own governments ruled by evil men. Free will is meant to be used within the realm of the Ten Commandments or the Golden Rule. Believers living by the Golden Rule know their first obligation is to sustain oneself. Once accomplished, you should be fruitful and multiply within your ability to support a family and participate in a community. Your final obligation is charity for those unable to support themselves. Forced charity through government taxation is not charity at all. It is the usurpation of free will. We’ve a long way to go. James M. Spickard Little Egg Harbor
Welle Insulted Local Residents
Democrat Josh Welle is running for a seat in the House of Representatives against Republican Cong re ssm a n C h r is Sm it h in New Jersey’s Four th Congressional Dist rict. The election is on Nov. 6. Mr. Welle is a veteran and I thank him for his militar y ser vice. Can’t thank him enough. Now his comments mentioned online on Aug. 2 regarding residents of the 4th Dist r ict are insulting and misleading. He says he wants to end racism and discrimination in the district. “But as you go to Howell and Jackson and Allentown and Millstone, a nd p e ople who vot e d for Ch r is Smith for 37 years,” he said. “They’re n o t t h e r e.” M r. Wel le sure has a funny way of trying to get votes. I lived and ser ved in Howell and now live in Ja ck son . A nd ju st b e cau se a good m a ny of us in the 4th District are conservatives or lean Republican does not make u s r a c i s t . M r. Wel le’s “progressive” ways have failed ever ywhere they’ve been applied and will only place more of a burden on people and businesses already f leeing our state in droves. Nino Borrelli Jackson Ed note: the full quote was: “I want to move this district forward. I want to fight against discrimination in this district. I want to f ight against racism in this district. I want to bring new jobs to this district in the green economy. But as you go to Howell and Jack son and Allentown and Millstone, and people who v ote d fo r Ch r i s S mith for 37 years. They’re not there yet.”
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OCVTS Performing Arts Receives $400,000 Donation By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Vocational Technical School (OCVTS) Performing Arts Academy has received a $400,000 donation in support of performing arts education from the Gia Maione Prima Foundation, Inc. The donation will benefit the construction of a new, 50,000 square foot black box
Boro, Bikes & Backyard BBQ POINT PLEASANT – The Point Pleasant Foundation for Excellence in Education is excited to announce that it will be hosting the 3rd annual Boro, Bikes & Backyard BBQ fundraising event on September 22, 2018. The event is a self-guided bike tour of some of Point Pleasant’s finest backyards. It will give “the locals” a chance to take in the last days of summer by biking through our beautiful town, stopping for a sample of local food and taking a chance on winning some amazing prizes!! Official After Party: The SHORE HOUSE at 5 p.m. Raffles and 50/50 Drawings will be pulled at 6:30. Drink and food specials all night for riders in T-Shirts. The 2017 tour sold out and raised more than $20,000. T-Shirt and Map Pick-Up: Thursday September 20, 2018 at The Idle Hour from 7-9 p.m.
Ocean County Mall To Hold Holiday Job Fair By Jennifer Peacock TOMS RIVER – Need extra cash for the holiday season? A job is waiting for you at Ocean County Mall. The Ocean County Mall 19th annual holiday job fair is scheduled for noon to 3 p.m. Sept. 22 at the Center Court. Mall stores are looking for managers, cashiers, sales associates, stock clerks, security officers, counter help, fast food workers and more. These jobs offer flexible hours and employee discounts. Applicants can register before the event at the County Connection in the mall. Most jobs are open for those 18 and older. There is a limited number of jobs for those ages 16 and 17. The fair is cosponsored by the New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development.
C ORRECTION OCEAN COUNTY – The September 8 edition’s article entitled “False Forecasts Hurt Jersey Shore Area Businesses” mentioned “Aunt Clara of the 1960s Bewitched TV show and the late psychic, Kreskin not to mention a character from the cartoon SpongeBob Square Pants.” Kreskin should not be referred to as “the late.” Kreskin has not passed away. We regret the error.
theater at the OCVTS Performing Arts Academy. The project is expected to be completed in 2019. The Prima Foundation will also have the naming rights to the theater for 10 years. Gia Maione Prima, the namesake of the foundation, was a New Jersey native and performer herself. She was a singer, an
artist, and even married to famous jazz musician and composer Louis Prima. Louis Prima passed away in 1978 and Gia Maione Prima passed away in 2013. Prior to her passing, she established The Prima Foundation in 2011 to make meaningful gifts to institutions that serve religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
educational endeavors. The OCVTS Performing Arts Academy offers majors in theater, vocal, dance, and audio engineering. The Performing Arts Academy will be a specialized high school where students can achieve a high school diploma and associate’s degree at the same time.
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By Kimberly Bosco OCEAN COUNTY – The Atlantic Medical Imaging (AMI) Foundation recently lent a helping hand to those local students who might not have school supplies for the start of the new school year. AMI’s 10th Annual Tools for Schools Drive donated 260 backpacks filled with school supplies to t10 local elementary schools and organizations. This year’s drive brought AMI’s total donations up to 2,700 backpacks. “Many New Jersey children face the prospect of arriving for their first day of school without the most basic of school supplies,”
said Dr. Peggy Avagliano, President of the AMI Foundation Board of Directors. “With the support of our physicians and employees, along with the community at large, we are so pleased to help provide these children with an equal opportunity at a quality education.” The drive took place before the start of the new school year. Donations were collected in blue baskets placed in all 12 of AMI’s locations throughout Atlantic, Cape May, Monmouth and Ocean Counties. The AMI Foundation even purchased the backpacks to carry the school supplies.
Toms River Launches New Recycle Coach Mobile App TOMS RIVER – Never miss another recycling day again! Toms River Township is pleased to announce the launch of
Recycle Coach, a free app designed to help make recycling and solid waste information more accessible to residents and engage the public in learning about ‘Reduce, Re-use and Recycle’ principles. Recycle Coach provides up to date information on Toms River Township’s recycling schedule in a user-friendly mobile format. The app will advise if there are changes in collection due to holidays or weather. Users can also set up recycli ng reminders and improve their recycling rates through a “What Goes Where?” search tool. “I’m very pleased to offer this interactive program at no cost to the residents of Toms River. I believe that it will improve our recycling efforts and the f low of infor mation concer ning recycling and other department services to those residents that download the app,” said Lou Amoruso, director of Public Works. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is the first state to purchase the Recycle Coach application and make it available to residents free of charge. Currently, the application is actively in use by Long Beach Township, Highland Park, Fanwood and Ridgefield, Burlington County and will become available statewide throughout 2018. Recycle Coach offers the following features: Easy access to the customized schedule, including holiday change and yard waste Check the collection requirements and set out times Look-up tool ‘What goes where’ about recyclables and non-accepted waste Set reminders for the special collections and real-time updates Use problem report tool that allows to send notifications via email and photos of the issues such as missed collection, illegal dumping, or container replacements The Recycle Coach application download is available on the Google Play and Apple Store for free. Residents can get it by going to the Toms River Township webpage and clicking on Public Works tomsrivertownship.com/index.php/public-works.
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Fitness Fundraiser Will Benefit Toms River School Health Programs
–Photo courtesy Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation By Jason Allentoff President of Green Label Title; Dr. Adam TOMS RIVER - Jeremy Grunin is a very Repole, MD of Ocean Gynecologic and busy man. He’s a business owner, investor, Obstetrical Associates; Joe Nardini, Owner developer, philanthropist and radio talk of Gilligan & Nardini Electric; and Dr. Ron show host. Now, he’s embarking on a chal- Rotem, DDS of Rotem Dental Care, with the lenge that will help him physically and ben- help of Rudy Rosa, Owner of Extraordinary efit the students in the Toms River Regional Fitness. School District. Grunin, who hosts Bob Levy’s Topic A on Grunin will be taking part in the Extraor- WOBM every Sunday, will be working out dinary Fitness 10-Week Challenge. The at least four hours a week and will follow program offers participants the chance to a healthy nutrition program with support win $10,000 while exercising, eating better from a life coach and nutritionist. and getting in shape. Grunin’s plan is to You can help with the challenge by makhelp raise the money for the school district’s ing a donation and all funds raised will be health programs. matched dollar for dollar, up to $20,000, Grunin said “I have decided to join forces by the Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation. with Extraordinary Fitness in Toms River to Grunin added “I look forward to improving focus on something that is extremely import- my own health and getting the community ant to the Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation involved to raise much needed funds for the – building a healthier community all while Toms River Schools.” supporting education here in Toms River.” The challenge kicked off on September 10. Several community leaders will be taking If you would like to donate to this cause, part including Joe Palmisano, Owner of Four visit gofundme.com/toms-river-schoolsSeasons Diner in Toms River; Steven Green, health-programs.
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The Goddard School Celebrates Grandparents Day
By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – The Goddard School on Route 70 in Toms River recently celebrated Grandparent’s Day with its students and their family members. Students were able to invite their grandparents to attend. Students, staff, and family members had a fun-filled day creating crafts, inviting the grandparents to read to the children, and sharing healthy snacks.
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Alcoeur Gardens Celebrates 100th Birthday
By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – Mae Trustman, resident at Alcoeur Gardens Residential Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Community, celebrated a remarkable milestone recently. She celebrated her 100th birthday, surrounded by friends and family on September 7 at Alcoeur Gardens. Mae Trustman, born on September 9, 1918, grew up in Brooklyn, NY. It was there that she later met the love of her life, William Trustman, a machinist by trade. Mae and William married and moved to the countryside in High Falls, NY. As a waitress in a tea room, Mae worked often and took care of her
husband. The pair never had children, but they did travel the US and visit wonderful places. Later on in life, the pair settled down in Toms River. Mae then moved into Alcoeur Gardens, her most recent home. The staff at Alcoeur Gardens describes Mae as a “social butterfly” and a happy, loving trivia buff with a penchant for shows like Animal Planet and Jeopardy. Mae showed her love for fashion by wearing skirts, high heels, lipstick and red nail polish. While she may not dress in these anymore, she continues to follow the same philosophy: “cleanliness is next to godliness.”
Toms River Parks Closed For Improvements
By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – Three Toms River parks will be closed for a period of time for playground safety surface replacement, according to the township. The Toms River Parks Buildings & Grounds staff will be performing the work, beginning the weekend of Sep-
tember 8. Parks to be closed include: • Veterans Park playground: Closed September 8–22 • Riverwood playground: Closed September 22-October 6 • Castle Park playground: Closed October 6-October 20.
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Football: Continued From Page 1 however, for ex-Brick Memorial and Lakewood standouts Mike Basile and Tyrice Beverette. Basile was waived by the New York Giants. Beverette was cut loose by the Bengals. Miami coach Adam Gase said Gesicki, drafted 42nd overall and 10th in the second round by the Dolphins, has proven he’s ready to be a starter or at least handle a large role in the offense thanks to the tremendous progress he has made since being selected. Gesicki, best known for his pass catching ability and athleticism, has developed mentally and as a blocker since coming to the Dolphins. “I’m still learning and still trying to pick up some new things,” said Gesicki, whose team opens its regular season Sunday, Sept. 9, against the Tennessee Titans at 1 p.m. “I’m not even close to where I want to be, but I’ll continue to keep working and learning from the other guys and just continue to progress. But I defi nitely feel a lot more comfortable than when I fi rst got here. “When you fi rst get here, it’s a matter of trying to grasp the playbook and all that stuff. I have made my fair share of mistakes and have learned from those mistakes. I will take those experiences, learn from them and take it into the regular season.” Gesicki is the Dolphins’ highest-drafted tight end since 1974 and the team chose him with the intention of starting him. He caught one pass for 10 yards during the preseason. “He’s going to play,” Gase said. “We’re going to have a mix of packages and things that we’re going to do. We have a plan.” He will have several family members and friends flying to Sunday’s game. “It’s gonna be exciting,” he said. “I’ve obviously been working for this for a long time and everybody in this locker room went through training camp and all that kind of stuff. It’s ultimately what you work for.” Gesicki signed a $6,611,924 contract. It features $4,149,214 in guaranteed money, including a $2,888,672 signing bonus. The other guaranteed portions of the contract are his 2018 and 2019 salaries. Gesicki, an advertising and public relations major, was a four-year letterman and a three-year starter at Penn State. He played in 51 games with 36 starts. His 129 receptions were ninth overall in school history and the most among tight ends. His 1,481 receiving yards were the most in school history by a tight end and 17th by a player at any position. His 15 receiving touchdowns were the most in Penn State history by a tight end and ninth by a player at any position. As a senior, Gesicki started all 13 games and caught 57 passes for 563 yards and nine touchdowns. He averaged 9.9 yards per catch en route to second team All-American and fi rst team All-Big Ten Conference honors. He’s a 6-foot-6, 245-pounder. He wears jersey No. 86 with the Dolphins.
Harris, last season, played in the Pro Bowl - the league’s All-Star Game. He was selected by the American Football Conference, the staff of the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was chosen by coach Mike Tomlin as a “need” player. He was the fi rst Cincinnati long snapper in history to earn a Pro Bowl nod. He had four snaps in the game (one field goal and three extra points), including one for the winning point, in the AFC’s 24-23 victory over the National Football Conference. He was named one of the AFC’s team captains. During a Pro Bowl practice prior to the game, Harris set a Guinness World Record for the longest recorded snap at 36 yards, eight inches, shattering the previous record of 34 yards by Jase Whitner in Perrysburg, Ohio, in 2017. Harris competed in each of the Bengals’ 16 regular season games. He made four tackles on special teams. He handled all 143 deep snaps, 89 on punts and 54 on placekicks, without an unplayable delivery. Harris has played in all but three games, including the playoffs, since joining the Bengals on Oct. 13, 2009. He has yet to botch a snap as a Bengal. He has played in 123 straight games, including the postseason, with Cincinnati. Harris was drafted in the seventh round by the Green Bay Packers in 2007. He has also been with the Detroit Lions and the Houston Texans. Harris did not earn an accrued year of experience toward NFL free agency in 2007 or 2008 because he was not on a 53-player roster, a Reserve/Injured list or a reserve/physically unable to Perform List for the required minimum of six games in either season. Now in his 10th professional season, Harris this year will earn a base salary of $1,015,000 and a workout bonus of $10,000. He will carry a cap hit of $1,070,000 and a dead cap value of $55,000. The visiting Bengals will open their regular season Sunday, Sept. 9, at 1 p.m. against the Indianapolis Colts. Harris starred at tight end at Rutgers and handled the Scarlet Knights’ long snapping duties. He was a three-time fi rst-team AllBig East Conference selection. He played in 46 games from 2003-06 with 42 starts. He finished his career ranked sixth in program history in receptions (143) and receiving yards and tied for seventh in touchdown catches (11). He caught a pass in 38 straight games for what was the third-longest streak in Big East history. He had five career games of either 100 or more receiving yards. Harris is a 6-foot-5, 250-pounder. He wears jersey No. 46. Basile, a former Monmouth University star as a defensive back, made one solo tackle and notched one assisted stop with the Giants during the preseason. Beverette, who starred in the defensive backfield at Stony Brook University, made three solo tackles and added one assisted tackle during the preseason. NOTE: miamidolphins.com, mypalmbeachpost.com, overthecap.com. cincinnatibengals.com, new york giants.com and sportrac.com contributed to this report.
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–Photo courtesy Toms River Township TOMS RIVER – Congratulations to the Toms River East Little League 11U All Star Team for winning the District 18 Championship and Section 3 Championship! The team and coaches were recently honored at a Council Meeting and received proclamations and certificates from the Governing Body and Congressman Tom MacArthur’s Office.
Jersey Shore Makerfest 4.0
TOMS RIVER – Join in for Jersey Shore Makerfest 4.0 at the RWJ Barnabas Health Arena on October 20, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Begun in October 2015, Makerfest is an experimental, experiential, educational, and free (non-profit) annual community event, a celebration of creativity and imagination that’s part MythBusters, part science lab, part county fair, and part art studio.
It consists of 70-100 maker booths, LearningSpaces for workshops, an EdTalk stage, a Roborena, and -- In 2017, Makerfest hosted the Toms River United Sustainability Team (TRUST) Green Fair, supported the National Endowment for the Arts grant-funded community Big Read, and piloted the fi rst Jersey Shore Hackathon. Over 250 makers and 10,000 attendees joined us in our fi rst three years. Come be part of the fun!
Grow Your Own Garlic Program
By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – Master the art of growing your own garlic with this program at Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Ocean County! Join the Rutgers Cooperative Extension on October 23 for Growing Garlic, 6:30-8 p.m., where you will have the opportunity to learn about different garlic cultivars
and even take some cloves home for yourself! The cost is $5 per person. Payment is due ahead of time. Make checks payable to OCBA. Register by October 16 at 732349-1246. Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Ocean County is located at 1623 Whitesville Road, Toms River.
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BRICK – Join us at the Brick Volunteer EMS Hall, 500 Aurora Place, on September 29 for a vendor fair and silent auction from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Come for the shopping, leave with inspiration. Get to know your local crafters, volunteers, and practitioners. All proceeds will benefit The
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
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Bugs are not my favorite thing. Even after living in Florida for 35 years, I never grew accustomed to them. If you’re like me and would rather not admit defeat in the summer by staying indoors, then go ahead and enjoy the outdoors. You can always soothe your bug bites with my tips below. Just FYI, the B vitamin trick doesn’t really work. Some people assume that taking B vitamins repels mosquitos and prevents bug bites, but that’s simply not true. You’re still going to get attacked because mosquitoes are more attracted by carbon dioxide and heat, which all of us put off. So forget the B vitamin trick. Here are 6 soothing ways to deal with bug bites: 1. Ice Cubes - Ice is a foolproof method for relieving irritation from insect bites on contact. Not only does ice temporarily numb the pain, it also reduces swelling and inf lammation so that your injury heals faster. 2. Tea Bags - While you might typically turn to tea to soothe your emotional state, this potent brew can aid sensitive skin as well. The tannins in green and black tea are natural astringents, working quickly to ease discomfort. 3. Garl ic - Eating garlic the day before you go for a hike is a good idea. As you sweat, you waft a sulfur compound, and bugs hate it. Alternatively, cut a clove in half and apply it to your skin. Be careful though, it occasionally
exacerbates your irritation, especially if it’s not diluted with coconut or olive oil. 4. Essential Oils - Tea tree oil and lavender are stellar options for bug bites. Put a wad of lotion in your palm and then 1 drop of Tea Tree, and 5 drops of Lavender essential oil. Dab this onto your wound and it’s instantly soothing. 5. Aloe Vera - Just slice open a fresh aloe leaf and apply the succulent’s gooey gel to the sting. Allow it to dry in place on your skin. The aloe plant’s anti-inf lammatory properties make it valuable for healing minor wounds and reducing risk of infection. 6. Basil - Basil isn’t just for pesto! for basil. This fragrant herb contains a chemical compound called eugenol, which relieves itchy, irritated skin. You can steep a tablespoon of dried herb (or 6 fresh leaves) in about 2 cups of water. Let it cool, then apply the basil-infused water to your skin with a compress. 7. Meat Tenderizer - Mix it with water to make a paste, then apply to the sting. It works on contact. Now you know the best ways to take care of yourself if you happen to get bit. Of course, it’s ideal to stay out of bug infested areas. Antihistamines and analgesics can be used for relief if necessary too. It’s smart to avoid wearing yellow in bee territory. Also, lighting a citronella candle (or using citronella bug spray) will keep insects away from your patio space.
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Lavallette: Continued From Page 1 She noted that unfortunately many of those who guided the similar fall celebration of Heritage Day were up in age and many had been displaced after the events of Superstorm Sandy. “We had no group to organize it so we put together a new group. This event is done through donations. There is no tax dollars involved. We are able to provide free children’s games and we invited our businesses in town to come out and showcase their services.” Kotch added that the borough’s First Aid Squad provided free blood pressure screenings during the day, the Police Benevolent Association served up some beer while the f ire depar tment sold hotdogs and hamburgers. “Sure it’s rainy but what else can you do on a rainy day but go to the mall or movies. People are having fun here and the rain isn’t that bad,” Kotch said. “This event is funded through the efforts of the Lavallette Founder‛s Day Committee members, who solicit donations and contributions from local businesses and various other entities.” She said the group’s pur pose was to provide an event that would show unity among the residents of the community, allowing them to celebrate themselves, each other and life in Lavallette. Mayor LaCicero and Congressman Thomas McArthur (R-3rd District) took part in the opening ceremonies and then it was time for the booths to open and the entertainment to start. Five sisters from Montreal Canada were dancing to the tunes of the Mojo Monks, who were performing at the Bayf ront gazebo. “They are a great band,” Johanne Jutras said. She may have been a little biased as their relative Billy Bieber is a member of the band. “We’ve played here at Founders Day and at Sail Fest in Island Heights,” Bieber said. “We play classic rock, pop and The Beatles.” Odette Jutras of Montreal said that she and her sisters are French Canadian and that they were visiting their Aunt Marielle Jutras of Toms River. “This is the first time we all came here together outside of a special event. We are really enjoying this event,” Odette Jutras said. The smell of freshly made kettle corn was in the air along the vendor area. Several kettle corn vendors were present including My Three Cobbs Kettle Corn of Brick. Nicole Szwed, Kim Docimo and her husband Jim were busy operating the stand. “Last year we sold corn on the cob,” Kim Docimo said. “We’ve been doing festivals like this for two years now. We were hoping for sun today but the rain stopped and we’re good,” Jim Docimo said. The event allowed for various organizations to bring awareness to what their groups do. Members of the Ocean C o u n t y Na t i o n a l O r g a n i z a t i o n of
Women (NOW) were busy providing information about the Women’s Health Initiative. NOW member Lynda Fote said “we’re t al k i ng to voter s i n Ocea n Cou nt y about the importance of women’s health care - be it cancer prevention, domestic violence, family planning - and we’re talking to candidates about what their position is on these subjects.” Fote said that NOW has a program that includes voters receiving a postcard to let them know how candidates feel about women’s health initiative subjects. Members of the Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity were present at their booth to talk to attendees about their mission to provide affordable housing and aid county residents with restoration and upgrades. “We’ve seen our 19th new construction in Ocean County and 17 Superstorm Sa ndy repai rs. We’ve helped ma ny aging veterans through our Brush with Kindness program and there is a serious concern for those who faced f looding recently in the Greenbriar section of Brick,” organization volunteer Gerry Pizzi of Toms River said. “We just did a roof for a man suffering with MS who is shifting from having a walker to being in a wheel chair. We helped him with a new kitchen. We’ve also done a lot of work in trailer homes. We consider ourselves as gentle re-constr uctors as we often have to scope out the work which often gets more complicated,” volunteer Jeff Dicker of Plumsted said. Bob C onway, t he g rou p’s se n ior construction supervisor, said that the organization has between 20 to 80 volunteers and that some of their sponsors bring in groups. “We could always use more volunteers.” The group can be reached by calling 732-228-7962. Their office is based at 1187 Washington St. Suite 3, Toms River. Joe Mack, Jim Donahue, Rob Sorino and Pat Kelly, each members of the Oceanaires barbershop quar tet were busy strolling around the event singing and having their photo taken. This year marks 61 years for the chorus group. The group is gearing up for a big concert taking place 4 p.m. Sept. 30 at Toms River High School North. For information call 732-451-4838. Other activities included police K9 demonstrations, face painting at the sparkle bar, gaming station at the firehouse, rides and games, rag timers, the gyrl band and an Elvis impersonator, the Matt Noffsinger Band, and Left South Paw. One attraction that stood out was the return of Crunchy the T-Rex a rather realistic looking dinosaur who greeted amazed and sometimes scared children and who even got a dog to bark at him as he strolled about the crowd appearing much like an escape from the latest Jurassic Park movie. “This is his second year here and he’s a big hit with the kids and adults,” Kotch said.
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Country Powerhouse Farewell Angelina At OCC TOMS RIVER — Farewell Angelina, an all-female country group with powerhouse vocalists, dynamic songwriters, and badass multi-instrumentalists, takes to the Main Stage at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts, at Ocean County College, at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 6. Named after a haunting Bob Dylan song, Farewell Angelina’s stellar blend of heart-stopping harmonies over blazing double violins and guitars has earned soaring praise. Rolling Stone, which named them among the “New Artists You Need To Know,” noted the band’s “wickedly smar t songwriting delivered with a healthy dash of sass” and “deft playing.” A sisterhood of longtime friends, Nicole Witt, Andrea Young, Lisa Torres, and Lauren Lucas met pursuing their dreams in Nashville, Tennessee. Farewell Angeli-
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$$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ 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, bric-a-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n)
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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. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (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-abrac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) CASH PAID!! - LP records, stereos, turntables, musical instruments, guitar, saxophone, cassettes, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115. (40) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc. 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) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (42)
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Enable Is Opening 2 Group Homes In Brick - Positions available: LPN, Residential Manager, Direct Support Professionals. Job Fairs will be held from 10 am-3 pm at Tudor Village, 1190 Route 70 W, Brick, NJ on 9/19, 9/26. Visit www.enablenj.org. (40) Wanted Jack Of All Trades Master Of None - We have a 2 acre farm on Herbertsville Road and looking for someone in search of part time employment. Going to Florida this winter-no problem! If you own a home and have done minor plumbing, paiting, electric and landscaping you are the perfect candidate for this position. For more info call Rick 732-241-1137. (39)
Now Hiring – The Goddard School on Route 70 is seeking full time Teacher’s Assistant and leads for the upcoming school year. We provide a warm, loving environment for children up to six years. Must have a flexible schedule, available Mon-Fri. Benefits include paid time off, 401k and paid lunch on Fridays. To learn more about these positions, email your resume to tomsriver2nj@goddardschools.com 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)
Services Don’s Painting - Specializing interior. Quality work. Very neat. Reasonable prices. Special senior discounts. Honest and reliable. 732899-4470 or 732-915-4075. (38) House Cleaning - Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly. 25 years’ experience. Reasonable rates. Free estimates gladly given. Call Lois at 732-330-4931. (40) Need A Ride - Airports, cruise, A.C., doctors. Save $$$. Senior discounts. Tom. Save ad. 551-427-0227. (40) Electrician - Licensed/Insured. Will do the jobs the big guys don’t want. Free estimates, senior discount. Call Bob 732608-7702. LIC #12170. (40) ATCO Painting - Interior and exterior painting. Reasonable rates. Fully Insured. Lic. #13VHO4548900. 609661-1657, ask for Tom. (37) Hairdresser Lorraine - I will travel to your home. 30 years experience. Hair cuts, permanents, color and highlights. 908-347-3623. (39) CLEANING/FOOD SHOPPING/ ERRANDS - Senior villages, homes, offices, experienced, excellent references, honest, reliable. You will love my service. Barbara 732-948-4730. (40) Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonary, repairs large and small. 40 years experience. 732-674-3346. (41) Dee’s Cleaning Service And Dog Walking Service - Cleaning homes like your since 1994 senior discounts. Insured. Call Dee 732 552 6633. (46)
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IT’s Environmental Services - Interior demolition, mold remediation, sheet rock repair. Serving NJ and PA. Rid health hazards from your home. Call Bob 215-954-8349. (35)
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of sept 15 - sept 21 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): To prove you can stand on your own two feet you might step on someone else’s. In the week ahead, you may be bored by the mundane. You could be too eager to take risks or to demonstrate your independence. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): While other people are hard at work you may be preoccupied by disruptive influences in your social life. You might let flattery go to your head as the week rolls by and tempted to break off a relationship. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You like to be in the know so you are likely to investigate details that are sealed with a stamp of confidentiality. Concentrate on being a busy bee as this week unfolds and your efforts will lead you to the honeycomb. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Be prepared for anything in the week to come. If you leave home without an umbrella you can’t blame the sky for raining. Today’s New Moon may spur new ideas and a more ambitious attitude towards a partner. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Parlay your passions into improving your pay check. You might be entirely focused on a business project or powerful workplace startup in the week ahead. A chance conversation can light a fire under your money-making abilities. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Power up your personality. In the week ahead, you might be more ambitious and more able to wield influence among the movers and shakers. The New Moon in your sign presages a refreshing new viewpoint and attitude.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The more you see the more you want. Don’t spend money on things that won’t stand up to scrutiny once your feeding frenzy passes. Loved ones may be unpredictable or try your patience as this week unfolds. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In the week ahead, you may need to offer encouragement and advice to a companion who is penny wise and pound foolish. You know that those who make decisions based on fear are sure to fail. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): When it rains it pours. To enjoy financial security, it might be necessary to find temporary shelter when the winds blow against you. Remain steady in the week ahead when tempted to try a different direction. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Persevere despite obstacles. You might enjoy taking a walk on the wild side in the week ahead. Something daring might break up the monotony, but don’t take risks with your money or your business relationships. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Dig deep. Investigating the secrets of life may rivet your attention this week. Experimenting with something new is good for the soul. But you may unleash complications by following through on an impulsive desire. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Spend your pennies wisely. You may be up-to-date with the latest gadgets and trends but your desire to be in the swim can sink your bank account. Use your pleasant personality to win people over to your side..
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ROAST TARRAGON-SCENTED CHICKEN IN A SALT CRUST WITH MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE Serves 6 to 8 2 whole chickens, each about 3 pounds (1.5 kg) 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 4 sprigs fresh tarragon 3 pounds (1.5 kg) coarse sea salt or kosher salt 3 pounds (1.5 kg) all-purpose flour About 3 cups (750 mL) water 2 large eggs, lightly beaten, for egg wash Mustard vinaigrette (recipe follows) Season the insides of the chickens with pepper. Gently inserting your clean fingers through the neck opening of each bird, gently loosen the skin covering the breast meat, taking care not to tear the skin. Carefully insert a fresh tarragon sprig between the skin and meat of each breast half. Preheat the oven to 350 F (175 C). In a large mixing bowl, stir together the salt and flour. Stir in enough of the water to form a stiff dough. Divide the dough into two equal pieces. For each chicken, divide the dough half into two pieces, one slightly larger than the other. With a rolling pin, roll out the smaller piece of dough to form a circle slightly larger than the chicken and about 1/2 inch (12 mm) thick. Place the dough on one half of a large roasting pan and set a chicken on top. Roll out the larger piece of dough to a circle large enough to generously cover the chicken and about 1/2 inch (12 mm) thick, and drape it over the chicken. Brush the edges of the dough with some water and pinch the edges together
to seal them well so no air can escape. Repeat with the other chicken and remaining dough. With the egg wash, evenly brush the tops of the dough-covered chickens. Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and roast until the crust is deep golden brown, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Remove the chickens from the oven and, with large, sturdy spatulas, carefully transfer them to a large serving platter or two smaller platters. At the table, use a meat mallet and tongs to break and remove the crusts, taking care to avoid the hot steam. Transfer the chickens to a cutting board, and cut into quarters. Spoon some of the vinaigrette onto serving plates and place the chicken on top. Serve immediately, passing the remaining vinaigrette for guests to help themselves. MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE Makes about 2 1/2 cups (625 mL) 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon 2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar or other good-quality wine vinegar 2 large egg yolks 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 large pinch freshly ground black pepper 2 cups (500 mL) safflower oil Put the mustard, tarragon, vinegar, egg yolks, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl. With a wire whisk, briskly stir together the ingredients until thoroughly blended. While whisking briskly and continuously, slowly drizzle in the oil until it is fully incorporated and the dressing has formed a thick, smooth emulsion. Set aside until serving.
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