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—Photo courtesy Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge On May 18, the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge held their annual BioBlitz event at the Refuge Headquarters in Galloway Township. By Kimberly Bosco Eighty years ago it was known as the Brigantine National Wildlife Refuge. Today we know it as the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge, spanning 50 miles along the southern New Jersey coast. The Forsythe Refuge
stretches across 14 municipalities, from Galloway Township in Atlantic County to Brick Township in Ocean County, protecting more than 47,000 acres of tidal wetland and shallow bay habitat for migratory water birds. This year, Forsythe
Refuge is celebrating its 80th year of conservation efforts. In 1984, the Brigantine National Wildlife Refuge and the Barnegat National Wildlife Refuge, established in 1939 and 1967 respectively, combined to create the Forsythe Refuge, named for the
late conservationist New Jersey Congressman. “The refuge’s location in one of the Atlantic Flyway’s most active flight paths makes it an important link in seasonal bird migration. Its value for the protection of water birds and their (Refuge - See Page 8)
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Oyster Creek Has New Owner
By Jennifer Peacock LACEY – Oyster Creek has officially changed hands. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved license transfer from Exelon Generation Company to Oyster Creek Environmental Protection, according to NRC officials. In addition, Holtec Decommissioning International has been named decommissioning
operator. The license transfer request was made back in August and was approved June 20. The Commission denied two requests for an adjudicatory hearing that challenged the transfer June 18. “The license transfer includes the dry cask spent fuel storage installation at Oyster Creek. The NRC order approving the license transfer (Oyster - See Page 5)
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Congratulations 2019 Graduates By Kimberly Bosco MANAHAWKIN – On June 14, Southern Regional High School’s Class of 2019 graduated in the schools 62nd graduation ceremony. This year saw 500 graduating students. Valedictorian Abigail Patchell told her fellow seniors: “We do not need magic to change the world, we carry all the power we need inside ourselves already: we have the power to imagine better.” Following Patchell was Salutatorian Jack Hagen and Class President Gregory English. “Thank you to every one of my peers for making this the greatest four years of our lives thus far,” stated English. One town over in Barnegat, the Class of 2019 made their commencement on June 21, 2019. The graduating seniors got a beautiful sunny backdrop to their outdoor ceremony. Barnegat’s valedictorian was National Honor Society President Madison M. Payer. Salutatorian was Anthony Richard Lundy. Seniors Mario Delgado Cardenes and Dylan Joel Cappuccio were also the recipients of the 180 Award and the Principal’s Award, respectively. (Graduation - See Page 18)
2019 Founders Day Winners Honored By Kimberly Bosco STAFFORD – At the June 18 meeting, Stafford Township Council members honored the 2019 contest winners from the annual Founders Day celebration, which was held on June 8. Donning their crowns, tiaras, and sashes, the winners came out to the meeting, accompanied by friends and family in the audience. The winners were: • Miss Stafford 2019: Emily Gioe • Miss Stafford First Runner Up: Rachel Dudonis (Winners - See Page 4)
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Continued From Page 1 • Miss Congeniality: Sadie Turnure • Junior Miss Stafford 2019: Lindsey McDermott • Little Miss Stafford 2019: Makenna
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Strouse • Little Town Crier: RJ Robinson Each was honored by the council and Mayor Gregory Myhre, with the exception of Miss Stafford First Runner Up Rachel Dudonis and Miss Congeniality Sadie Turnure, who were not present.
On June 8, Stafford Township crowned the winners of the 2019 Founders Day Contests.
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The Southern Ocean Times, June 29, 2019, Page 5 between Exelon, OCEP and HDI. At that point, the NRC will issue a license amendment reflecting completion of the transfer,” a June 20 NRC statement said. Oyster Creek ceased operations last September.
LIFS To Screen Monarch Butterfly Documentary, The Guardians
SHIP BOTTOM – The Lighthouse International Film Society will screen documentary film The Guardians October 13, 2019, 7 p.m., Ship Bottom Volunteer Fire Station 2006 Central Avenue. A visually dazzling meditation on the balance between human and nature, The Guardians poetically interweaves the lives of the threatened monarch butterfly with an indigenous community fighting to restore the forest they nearly destroyed. Migrating 3,000 miles to hibernate in towering Oyamels, the monarch population faces collapse. When the directors started filming The Guardians in 2014, the monarch population hit an all-time record low of 33 million, down from 1 billion just twenty years prior. In the valley below, the people of Donaciano Ojeda struggle to support their families in their ancestral lands now part of the protected Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve. Santos, a
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Senior Communities Should Be Free Of Trenton’s Influence CAPITOL COMMENTS 9th Legislative District Senator Christopher J. Connors • Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf • Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove
TRENTON – As legislators with a longstanding track record of supporting the rights of age-restricted community residents, Senator Chris Connors, Assemblyman Brian Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove (all R-9th) said that they will continue to
oppose legislation (S-2425) that would consolidate laws concerning common interest communities, including the taxation of common property, applicability of local ordinances, the effects of eminent domain, and other statutes. Senator Connors voted
against the legislation in committee and on the floor of the Senate when S-2425 was presented on the Senate floor for a full chamber vote on June 10 of this year. The members of the 9th District delegation emphasized that this legislation is especially alarming, because it would allow Trenton to interfere in the operations of age-restricted communities in cases in which it deems that a community’s bylaws do not speak to a specific issue. This means that Trenton, in turn, would act as the
community’s de facto governing body. The delegation, which represents a number of age-restricted communities, issued the following statement in opposition to S-2425: “Residents of age-restricted communities value their autonomy. They do not want nor need Trenton interfering with their affairs. “At first glance, this bill seems innocuous. But after careful consideration, our delegation will oppose this bill, because of provisions in the legislation that could
leave the door open for Trenton to impose its will on our seniors, by filling in what it sees as gaps in a community’s bylaws. “We don’t question the intent of the bill’s sponsors or supporters. It’s just that there’s too much history of Trenton trying to over-regulate age-restricted communities, when there is no pressing need or public support to do so. “The fact of the matter is age-restricted communities are better run than the state government is, largely because local residents - not
bureaucrats - are in charge. “New Jersey is grappling with a number of serious problems that are victimizing taxpayers statewide. We shouldn’t be spending limited time and resources on specifying what residents of age-restricted communities can and cannot do.” S-2425 was passed by the full Senate on June 10, 2019 and referred to the Assembly. Assemblyman Rumpf and Assemblywoman Gove will vote ‘NO’ should S-2425 be presented on the Assembly floor for a full chamber vote.
Bipartisan Bill Introduced To Crack Down On Robocall Violators From The Desk Of
Congressman Andy Kim WASHINGTON, D.C. – A bipartisan group of House members introduced the Locking Up Robocallers Act of 2019, which directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to provide evidence of unlawful robocall violations
to the Attorney General. This would strengthen enforcement of current robocall laws aimed at ending the scourge of predatory robocalls. The bill was introduced by Congressman Donald McEachin (D-VA), Con-
gressman Pete Olson (RTX), Congressman Andy Kim (D-NJ), Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-IN), Congressman Anthony Brindisi (D-N Y) and Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN). “These robocalls aren’t just annoying, they’re a tool for fraud aimed at members in our commun it y a nd t hey mu st be stopped,” said Congressman Kim. “I’m proud to join my colleagues from both sides of the aisle to bring this solution to the
robocalls were made to mobile phones and more than 47 billion were made in total to phones in the U.S. in 2018. “Every day, Americans’ phones are f looded with unwanted robocalls, often originating from scammers,” said NCTA, the internet and television association who has endorsed the legislation. “Both the
table. I look forward to working together to get this passed into law and give New Jersey residents the relief from this predatory behavior they deserve.” According to the FCC, they receive over 200,000 complaints a year from residents receiving predatory robocalls. Another FCC repor t shows that an estimated 26.3 billion
Locking Up Illegal Robocallers Act and the Ending One-Ring Scams Act take important actions to alleviate Illegal robocalls, and keep consumers safe from harmful schemes. While combatting robocalls is a complex challenge, we look forward to working with House members on passage of these two pieces of legislation.”
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Continued From Page 1 habitat continues to increase as people develop the New Jersey shore for our own use,” according to the US Fish and Wildlife Service. In early April, Stafford Township presented Virginia Rettig, Forsythe Refuge manager, with a proclamation marking the refuge’s accomplishment. Shortly after, Brick and other municipal officials did the same. The Forsythe Refuge has many designated spots for wildlife observation, photography, hunting, fishing, and education in neighboring townships: In Barnegat Township, you will find an observation platform right off of Bayshore Drive where you can see resting and feeding migratory birds in freshwater wetlands. In southern Ocean County, a wildlife observation area is located at Cedar Run Dock Road in West Creek. At the southern tip of Long Beach Island lies the 3-5 mile long Holgate unit, where you will find a lookout, and opportunities for hiking and fishing. In Forked River lies Eno’s Pond, which has a 1-mile self-guided nature trail, observation decks, and a wildlife blind. In Brick, the deCamp Wildlife Trail is a 3.4mile roundtrip hike located at the junction of Mantoloking and Adamston roads. In Little Egg Harbor you can find Graveling Point, which has an observation area and fishing, as well as Parker Run Dock Road. The Good Luck Point section of Berkeley Township also resides on the Forsythe Refuge and is soon to be the site of another refuge destination: the Good Luck Point Trail Rettig announced the newest addition to the refuge at the Stafford Township Council meeting on April 2. “We recently opened up the Cedar Bonnet Island Unit right down the road on Route 72, we are getting so much use there and it’s very exciting,” she said.
As the US Fish and Wildlife Service states, a large facet of what the refuge does is to protect wetland habitats. Over 82 percent of the Forsythe Refuge is made up of wetlands, which are an essential habitat for birds and other wildlife, a place where they can find food and cover. More than 6,000 acres of the refuge are designated as a National Wilderness Area, including Holgate and Little Beach, two of the few remaining undeveloped barrier beaches in the state. Here you can find the habitat of the rare piping plover, which has suffered drastic population declines due to human development in coastal areas In addition to wetlands and barrier beaches, the refuge also encompasses nearly 5,000 acres of woodlands. The refuge sees over 200,000 visits each year. In order for the refuge to continue protecting wildlife and their habitats, the US Fish and Wildlife Service ask that visitors comply with some regulations: Remain on designated roads and trails, leaving adjacent habitat undisturbed for use by wildlife Pets, where permitted, must be on a short, handheld leash at all times. Do not disturb, injure, destroy, or collect plants, wildlife or other natural objects Do not feed wildlife No picking fruits or flowers Stay out of closed areas Do not use bicycles or motorized vehicles on trails No jogging on trails No camping, swimming, kite-flying, fires, horses, off-road vehicles, or unregistered motorized vehicles As we head into the summer months, note that August provides some of the best opportunities to see shorebirds and warblers heading south. More information on the refuge, locations, and wildlife can be found at fws.gov/refuge/ Edwin_B_Forsythe/about.html.
—Photo by Kimberly Bosco -The Forsythe Refuge has many designated spots for wildlife observation, photography, hunting, fishing, and education in neighboring townships
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Preferred Company –Photo courtesy Stafford Township STAFFORD – Girl Scout Troop 29 built and placed a Little Library at Ocean Acres Lake Park on Thursday, June 12. The Little Library is well stocked with children’s books and residents are encouraged to check out books this summer. The girls are looking forward to maintaining the library and bringing the joy of reading to children throughout our community!
Surf City Fire Company Fundraiser
SURF CITY – The Women’s Auxiliary of the Surf City Fire Company will be holding its special fund raising event on Tuesday, July 16. The open air market, raffle and silent auction starts at 9 a.m. at the Fire House, 713 Long Beach Blvd, Surf City. Outside and inside vendors will offer a variety of goods, from beach and fishing gear to jewelry. This event also features a chance raffle and silent auction which will include donations from local merchants and businesses. Prizes include gift baskets and gift cards, Chow-
derfest tickets, LBI Foundation House Tour tickets, Surflight Theater tickets and a trip to Cabo San Lucas. The Fire House kitchen will sell breakfast and lunch items, as well as baked goods and crafts made by the ladies of the Auxiliary. Proceeds for this event will go towards the Auxiliary donation to the Fire Company at the end of the year. The Women’s Auxiliary is always looking for new members. Meetings are held at the Fire House on the second Tuesday of each month, starting at 7 p.m.
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Lacey Promotes Officer To Sergeant
–Photo courtesy Lacey Township Police Officer Dimitrios Tsarnas was promoted to the rank of sergeant. He was joined by his wife, Allison, and two children.
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By Jennifer Peacock LACEY – Dimitrios Tsarnas was promoted to sergeant June 20. Tsarnas started his law enforcement career in Lacey back in 1997, first as a Class I Special Law Enforcement Officer, and then after graduating from the county’s police academy in 1998, he worked as a Class II SLEO and dispatcher. He left briefly to work in state and county corrections, and as a Class II SLEO in Barnegat Township. He was hired as a full-time police officer in Lacey in December 2000 and was named
acting sergeant in 2016 until 2017. He has worked as a detective in the training bureau and was assigned to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Strike Force. Tsarnas is a trained drug recognition expert, field training officer and firearms instructor. “He has led our department most years with the highest amount of DUI arrests. Sergeant Tsarnas has won multiple awards throughout his career related to Drunk Driving Enforcement, including but not limited to the Kimberley Smith Ames Award,” Lacey Police Chief Michael C. DiBella said.
Pop Art Exhibit At Barnegat Library
BARNEGAT – The Barnegat Branch of the Ocean County Library will exhibit pop art creations by local artist Lenny Rivera throughout the month of June. Lenny Rivera is a self-taught artist who specializes in the style of comic books and graphic
novels, emphasizing the athletic human form. Rivera was born and raised in New York, began drawing at an early age, and studied film and video in college. The branch is located at 112 Burr Street. Registration is not required to view the exhibit.
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–Photo courtesy Barnegat Police BARNEGAT – Congratulations to Ptl. Thomas Henry and Ptl. Robert Walder, both of whom led the Barnegat Police Department in driving while intoxicated arrests in 2018. The officers were recognized for their outstanding efforts at the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Annual Law Enforcement Recognition Event held at Rutgers University.
Officers Honored By MADD
LACEY – On Tuesday, June 12, 2018, Officers Jason Lee and Jesse Dalziel were honored at the 2019 MADD New Jersey Law Enforcement Recognition event at the Rutgers College in New Brunswick, NJ. Both officers were honored by the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) organization for their consistent and diligent DUI enforcement efforts. The officers serve within the uniformed patrol division of the Lacey Township Police Department and are known locally for their consistent
efforts in DUI enforcement. Drug interdiction and DUI enforcement have been set as a priority for all sworn officers and detectives of the police department. These efforts will continue and will be intensified as we move forward. Officer Jason Lee and Jesse Dalziel have made significant contributions to the department’s proactive enforcement efforts as recognized by the MADD organization. This is the second year in a row that Officer Jason Lee has been presented with this award.
Southern Ocean Students Named To Spring 2019 Dean’s List SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY – The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce the Spring 2019 Dean’s List. The students represent nearly all of Rhode Island’s cities and towns, all six New England states, New York and New Jersey, and many other states and countries. To be included on the Dean’s List, full-time students must have completed 12 or more credits for letter grades during a semester and achieved at least a 3.30 quality point average. Part-time students qualify with the accumulation of 12 or more credits for letter grades earning at least a 3.30 quality point average. These local students are: • Emma Brennan of Long Beach Township
• Teeny Chirichillo of Manahawkin • Caroline Hammett of Waretown • Jackie Peschko of Little Egg Harbor Twp • Mia Roslin of Manahawkin • Brianna Sanford of Barnegat • Mike Sprague of Manahawkin The University of Rhode Island’s pioneering research extends the University’s influence well beyond its coastal borders, while its unique interdisciplinary courses provide its 16,637 undergraduate and graduate students with global opportunities in an intimate environment. In May 2019, more than 3,300 undergraduate and about 700 graduate degrees were awarded. The University now has more than 120,000 alumni worldwide.
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–Photo courtesy Lacey Township Police Detectives Brian Flynn, Kymberly Gudgeon, Keith Pearce, Samuel Della Sala, and Adam Ewart were honored with the Gallantry Star. By Jennifer Peacock LACEY – Chief Michael C. DiBella and Lieutenant Christopher Cornelius honored Detectives Brian Flynn, Kymberly Gudgeon, Keith Pearce, Samuel Della Sala, and Adam Ewart with the Gallantry Star, an award given to those who arrested “a person who is a major physical threat to the community at large.” The detectives were instrumental in apprehending on June 6 Robert Fitzpatrick, Jr., an Ocean Gate resident accused of robbing Kearny Bank in Lanoka Harbor on May 29. He also allegedly robbed Bank of America
in Toms River April 25 and Wells Fargo in Manchester April 9. “The Lacey Township Police Department is extremely proud of these detectives for all of their hard work involving all three bank robberies,” Lacey Police Chief Michael C. DiBella said. Assisting agencies included the FBI, New Jersey State Police, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department, the Ocean County Regional SWAT Team, the Toms River Township Police Department and the Ocean Gate Police Department.
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LACEY – The Lacey Township Recreation Department is proud to announce the Lacey Township Independence Day Fireworks will be held Wednesday, July 3 on the grounds of Lacey Township High School. In the event of inclement weather the fireworks will take place on Friday, July 5. This year’s fireworks display will have double the action as the show is generously sponsored by Exelon as well as Tony’s Workwear, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary. The festivities will begin at 7:30 p.m. as the crowd will be treated to a concert by White Rabbit. The firework presentation is scheduled to begin at approximately 9:15 p.m. The
fireworks will be on the grounds of the Lacey High School/Lacey Middle School with designated viewing areas in the field adjacent to the tennis courts of the High School. Refreshments will be available at the Lion’s Den at the Lacey High School. Parking is available at the Lacey Township High School, 73 Haines Street, Lanoka Harbor and the Lacey Township Middle School, 660 Denton Avenue, Forked River. This event would not be possible without the generous support from Exelon Generation as well as Tony’s Workwear. We thank them for their continued support of this fine tradition in Lacey Township.
“Show-Offs” At Mirage BARNEGAT – “Show-Offs” written by Julian Bliss, is an original, live musical-comedy brought to you by the Mirage Players under the direction of Randy Bock and under the musical direction of Joseph McLaughlin. Shows are August 1-4 at 7 p.m. and a Sunday
matinee at 2 p.m. Venue is at the Mirage Four Seasons on W. Bay Ave. in Barnegat. Ticket prices are $15 for adults, $12 for children 12 & under. Call Rosemary at 609-698-5150 or Clubhouse at 609-607-1500 for further details.
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The Ladies of Country & Bluegrass Music Show WARETOWN – The Ladies of Country& Bluegrass Music Show is an annual event showcasing Albert Music Hall’s ladies of country & bluegrass music. The show will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2019. Doors open at 6 p.m., music 7:30 to 11 p.m. This show will be a live stage concert; presented in the new Albert Music Hall building. All bands feature female leads. Featuring: • Danielle Rozinski (Redbird) • Jeannie O’Neill (O’Neill & Martin) • Elaine Orzechowski (Elaine & the Cimarron Sky Band) • Tecla Gay • Sharis Swartley & Heidi Winzinger (The
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MANAHAWKIN – Annice Rainone, Social Studies teacher, was chosen to attend the Sphere Summit, on Teaching Civic Culture. It is a four-day, all-expense paid, summit in Washington, DC in July. She will also receive a travel and expenses allowance. This is a fairly competitive process and she is very excited to be chosen. She had to fill
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Lacey Recreation 2019 Summer Events
LACEY – Join Lacey Recreation for events throughout the summer: • July 3: Fireworks at Lacey Township high School, 7:30 p.m. • July 12: Open Mic Night at Gille Park, 6 p.m. • July 17: Radio Petty – Tom Petty cover band at Deerhead Lake Beach, 6:30 p.m. • July 31: Barbara Lin Duo at Bamber Lake,
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“Husband and Wife – Their Painted Words” Art Exhibit at Barnegat Library BARNEGAT – The Barnegat Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Husband and Wife – Their Painted Words” throughout the month of July. “Husband and Wife – Their Painted Words” is an exhibit of poetry and paintings by Lou Baptiste and Mary Walker-Baptiste. There will
A Roaring Great Vacation Bible School FORKED RIVER – “ROAR: Life is Wild… God is Good” is the theme for this summer’s Vacation Bible School held at the Forked River Presbyterian Church from July 22 to 26. Each day’s fun begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 12 p.m. Join with us and meet new friends, have amazing experiments, play creative games and enjoy super-fun snacks as well as surprising adventures and incredible music,
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Metformin’s Pros and Cons By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. Introduced in 1995 when I was just 30 years old, metformin quickly gained traction in the medical arena as the drug of choice to use in diabetes. Prior to its introduction in the United States, it had been used in France since 1957. It is sold globally by various different brand names, and in combination with other glucose-lowering agents. Metformin has some interesting uses, as well as cautions. There are an estimated 100 million people with diabetes in our country. For natural remedies, please refer to my book, Diabetes Without Drugs, which is sold on Amazon and book stores nationwide. Today, I’d like to share the pros and cons of the most popular diabetic medication in the world: Cons 1. Causes Vitamin B12 Deficiency. It is a strong drug mugger of vitamin B12, and the longer you take it, the more profound the deficiency. If you take metformin, the obvious solution is to supplement with B12 and a high-quality probiotic since probiotics happen to manufacture B12. Methylcobalamin is my suggestion, because it’s methylated and therefore, body-ready. It’s available everywhere nowadays. FYI, hair loss, poor memory recall, confusion, anemia and neuropathy are signs of B12 deficiency. 2. Questionable Prostate Benefits. The results from a brand new study on prostate cancer were disappointing. It was expected that there would be some add-on benefits, but the results showed no significant clinical benefits when metformin was given along with chemotherapy. Previous results have suggested that metformin could be useful in this regard.
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STAFFORD – Join the Stafford Branch of the Ocean County Library for events throughout the month of July! Register for events marked REG. Adult programs: July 1, 8, 15, and 29, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.: Bridge Group. All are welcome. All Mondays, 11 a.m.: English Conversation Group. All are welcome. July 1 and 15, 1:30-3:30 p.m.: RCE Ocean County Master Gardeners Diagnostic Clinic. Bring in your insect or plant sample for ID. Drop in. July 5, 12, and 26, 2:30-4 p.m.: Mah Jong July 6, 20, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and July 18, 1-3 p.m.: String of Purls – Knit/Crochet July 9, 3 p.m.: The World War II GI. Learn about the life of a World War II US Army infantryman. Original artifacts and equipment will be displayed. REG. July 11, 10:30 a.m.: Tick Prevention & Tick Borne Illnesses. Presented in partnership with Ocean County Health Department. REG. July 11, 2 p.m.: Butterf ly Puddlers Demonstration. Learn to make these feeders with Marion Goldberg of the Ocean County Master Gardeners’ Speakers’ Bureau. REG. July 15, 6 p.m.: Backyard Stargazing: The Moon. Come learn about the phases of the moon, super moons, and debunk some common myths. REG. July 15, 6-7 p.m.: Meet the Mayor of Stafford Township. Come and chat with Mayor Greg Myhre in an informal setting. Drop-in. July 17, 3 p.m.: Make It! Barefoot Sandals. Make some stylish beaded jewelry to complete any beach outfit. Supplies provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Stafford Library. REG. July 19, 10 a.m.: Astronaut Ice Cream Party. Celebrate the Moon Landing like an astronaut and learn to make ice cream that is out of this world! REG. July 24, 2 p.m.: Feature Film: First Man (2018) (PG-13) 141 mins. July 29, 1 p.m.: All About Bread! From its origins to the neo-artisan bread revolution sweeping America. Rafael Morillo from MKT Eatery in Surf City will share his knowledge, and samples. REG. July 29, 6 p.m.: Backyard Stargazing: Meteor Showers. Learn about meteor showers, comets, and other phenomena, just in time to check out this year’s Perseid Meteor Shower. REG. Children’s programs: July 2, 10:30 a.m.: Bibliobop Dance party. Ages 1 ½ – 5. REG. July 8, 2:30 p.m.: Constellation Crafts. Ages 3 – 12. REG. July 9, 16, 23, and 30, 10 a.m.: Read & Weed Storytime. Join us at the Stafford Community Garden for stories, songs, and garden crafts. In partnership with the Hunger Foundation of Southern Ocean. Ages 3 – 12. Drop in. July 10 and 24, 10:30 a.m.: Wigglers & Walkers. Children under age 2. REG. July 12, 10:30 a.m.: Space Storytime. Outof-this-world stories and a craft. Ages 1 ½ – 5. REG.
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LOVELADIES – The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences (LBIF) Sundays @ Six Concert Series, a summer-long presentation of great musical performances. The next one is Syncopatin’ Brass Band with the Shoreside Singers on June 30. Syncopatin’ Brass Band, on Sunday,
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Students Surprise Teacher With “Hamilton” Tickets
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By Jennifer Peacock NEW EGYPT – So it appears no one has actually run the numbers, but the Google search “Are you more likely to win the lottery or win ‘Hamilton’ tickets” has 16.8 million hits. Even that stat is illegitimate, and the first few hits discuss how to win the “Hamilton” lottery. New Egypt High School history teacher Thomas Corby has entered the “Hamilton” ticket lottery every day for 4 years. And he’s lost, every day, for 4 years. Ticket prices fluctuate daily, depending on availability and demand, according to Ticketmaster. Just before 3 p.m. June 14, tickets to the Broadway show at Richard Rodgers Theatre were selling for $271+ each in the rear mezzanine and $660+ for orchestra seats in row M, outside Austin Scott’s spittle zone. “I would get an alert on my phone during class saying, ‘Sorry you didn’t win, it’s only a matter of time,’ and it just became an inside joke amongst the kids in myself; multiple sets of kids in multiple years too,” Corby told The Jackson Times via email June 13. Corby is just finishing up his 19th year in New Egypt. He teaches AP US History, AP Government, USII Honors, United States Military History, America’s Pastime. His interest in seeing “Hamilton” is rooted more in his appreciation for Lin-Manuel Miranda, who wrote and starred in the musical, than the founding father. Corby has wanted to see the musical “since I saw the video of Lin-Manuel playing for Obama. It gripped me how different it was, the same way I try to reach kids in the classroom was the way he was doing it on stage. I showed my students the clip and watched for their reactions and it got them too. I knew that this was special.” He continued: “I was focused mostly on the show more than the person until you [The
Jackson Times] asked that, but ‘Hamilton’ is a very interesting figure in history and I think Lin-Manuel saw that. He is someone that never held an office that casual observers would know, but his influence over Washington in the army and the creation of the government was greater than most people would imagine. Especially with the Bank...sorry, started getting teachery there.” So it was another day, another lost lottery, when Corby’s AP students presented him with an envelope. A student caught Corby’s reaction on video, which made its way onto Today.com. “If you watch the full video you will see I didn’t understand what was going on at first. They wrote a beautiful card and put two drawn up tickets to ‘Hamilton’ inside,” Corby said. “I just thought it was a thank you and a gag with the tickets. It wasn’t until I saw Meg in the back holding the sign did I begin to realize what was going on.” What was going on was, more than 30 students, mostly from his two advanced placement classes, pooled their money and coordinated with Corby’s wife to purchase two tickets to “Hamilton.” The creator himself, Miranda, saw the clip and tweeted June 11: “Making your teacher cry happy tears is SO many bonus points for The Good Place. Great job Hanna, great job kids. Enjoy, Mr. Corby.” Corby will be heading up to New York to see the show late July. Someone from the show contacted him June 13 and said he would be getting backstage access as well. “I told [my students] it says so much about the people they are. Their want to do this, their ability to coordinate this and finally to do something so personal for me...I was floored, honored, humbled by it,” Corby said. The musical is based on the book “Alexander Hamilton” by Ron Chernow.
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OCEAN GATE – A Jook-Am Taekwon-Do Invitational Tournament will be held on July 13 at the Ocean Gate Elementary School, 126 West Arverne Ave. This tournament is presented by
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Summer Reading 2019 At The Ocean County Library
TOMS RIVER – Readers of all ages are encouraged to participate in Summer Reading 2019: A Universe of Stories. Find your next great read and be entered to win a prize in the process. To register, go to theoceancountylibrary. beanstack.org, and select “Register an Individual or Family.” After entering your information, you will be able to log reading and activities in your Beanstack account. Participants must read and log at least 5 books by September 9 in order to be entered
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NEW JERSEY – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler, along with Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson, announced new, tighter standards for lead in dust on floors and window sills to protect children from the harmful effects of lead exposure. EPA Region 2 Deputy Regional Administrator Walter Mugdan participated in an event today alongside U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Region 2 Director of Community Planning and Development Vincent Hom and City of Newburgh Mayor Torrance Harvey in Newburgh, New York. “EPA is delivering on our commitment in the Trump Administration’s Federal Lead Action Plan to take important steps to reduce childhood lead exposure,” said EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler. “Today’s final rule is the first time in nearly two decades EPA is issuing a stronger, more protective standard for lead dust in homes and child care facilities across the country.” “The strengthening and finalization of the dust-lead hazard rule is the successful result of federal agencies working together to protect children from a dangerous, preventable health risk,” said Regional Administrator Pete Lopez. “This rule strengthens EPA’s ongoing efforts to ensure children grow up in homes that are free of lead contamination.” “EPA’s updating its standards for lead dust on floors and windowsills in pre-1978 homes and child-occupied facilities is an important advance,” said Secretary Carson. “We will use this new rule in updating the lead safety requirements for the pre-1978 housing we assist.” “As a teacher in Newburgh Schools, I place children’s safety as one of my highest priorities. Lead levels in Newburgh’s children are reducing an entire generation’s ability to be the successful scholars we strive for,” said City of Newburgh Mayor Torrance Harvey. “The City of Newburgh is committed to working with all of our partners to reduce lead levels and bring properties into full compliance.” “Eliminating the dangers of lead-based paint in homes continues to be a priority for Secretary Carson, and a rule that demands a higher standard to protect children and prevent the hazards of lead exposure is a step in the right direction,” said Lynne Patton, HUD Regional Administrator for New York and New Jersey. “Lead poisoning, including lead dust on floors and windowsills, can cause irreparable damage at the most precious stage of life. HUD is honored to join forces with the EPA to ensure that young children are safe from lead poisoning and get a chance to achieve their full potential.” Since the 1970s, the United States has made tremendous progress in lowering children’s blood lead levels. In 2001, EPA set standards for lead in dust for floors and window sills in housing, however since that time, the best available science has evolved to indicate human health effects at lower blood lead levels than previously analyzed. To protect children’s health and to continue making progress on this important issue, EPA is lowering the dust-lead hazard standards from 40 micrograms of lead per square foot (µg/ft2) to 10 µg/ft2 on floors and from 250
µg/ft2 to 100 µg/ft2 on window sills. The more protective dust-lead hazard standards will apply to inspections, risk assessments, and abatement activities in pre-1978 housing and certain schools, child care facilities and hospitals across the country. In the City of Newburgh, approximately five out of every six houses or apartments were constructed before 1960 when lead-based paint was commonly used. The city has calculated, based on national statistics provided by HUD, that low- and moderate-income households occupy 3,433 rental units and 979 ownership units that contain lead paint. From 1996 to 1999, Newburgh was one of the top 15 cities in New York State for identified incidences of elevated levels of lead in children’s blood. Of those tested, 10.6% had more than 10 micrograms per deciliter. The 2004-2005 Surveillance Report issued by the New York State Department of Health identified 103 new ≥10 mcg/dL cases in the City and Township of Newburgh – the highest number identified in the state. During 2008, 96 homes were identified as having elevated lead levels indicating a continued source of lead exposure. In addition to the lead-based paint exposure, the City of Newburgh also identified high levels of lead in soil and drinking water. In November 2013, EPA helped launch the Lead Safe Newburgh Coalition partnership with local, state and federal agencies to tackle the serious problem of high blood lead levels in Newburgh’s children. The Coalition initiated EPA’s 3Ts Program (Training, Testing, & Telling) in the Newburgh Enlarged City School District (NECSD) to test taps and water fountains for lead. EPA also participated in the community-led event Block the Lead Block Party and met with the Newburgh Landlord’s Association to raise awareness of lead-based paint hazards in rental housing. In April and October 2014, EPA worked with the Greater Hudson Valley Family Health Center to provide free blood lead screening in a mobile health unit. In April 2018, EPA teamed up with the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), Brooklyn College & the U.S. Department of Agriculture to offer Newburgh residents free soil testing at Newburgh’s 3rd Annual Urban Farming Fair & SoilSHOP Event. Experts were on-hand to interpret results and to provide residents with lead and gardening information. Lead-contaminated dust from chipped or peeling lead-based paint is one of the most common causes of elevated blood lead levels in children. Infants and children are especially vulnerable to lead paint exposure because they their growing bodies absorb more lead than adults and their brains and nervous systems are more sensitive to the damaging effects of lead. They can be exposed from multiple sources and can cause irreversible and life-long health effects. Lead dust can be generated when lead-based paint deteriorates or is disturbed. The rule will become effective 180 days after date of publication in the Federal Register. A link to this final rule and to learn more: epa. gov/lead/hazard-standards-lead-paint-dustand-soil-tsca-section-403. Learn more about the lead-based paint program: epa.gov/lead.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of june 29 - july 5 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Put your taste to the test. Be selective when making decisions as you could live with your choice for some time to come. Use utmost tact in the upcoming week if you have to point out necessary changes to someone. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): It may be easier to go around obstacles rather than over them. If your current methods are yielding little progress, you could try something new this week. Don’t make assumptions until you know the facts. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Gravitate toward your strengths. Trying to use a skill set that you are not familiar with could lead nowhere in the upcoming week, so stick to your personal areas of expertise. Willpower can’t work instant miracles - give it time. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Reports of the sky falling may be greatly exaggerated. Make sure that the info you are receiving is based upon facts and not mere speculation. Your ideas may be welcomed at the workplace in the week ahead. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Goalposts tend to shift over time. Methods that may have worked for you in the past may now be outdated, so you’ll need to adapt. Find ways to tap into the pulse of cutting-edge ideas and technology during this week. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You can’t put a label on everything. Making snap judgments about people may be close to the mark sometimes, but you’re still missing out on a lot unless you get to really know them. Keep an open mind. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22.): What doesn’t
kill you makes you stronger. There may be some positives to gain from an unpleasant situation which could help you in the future - rust there will be a silver lining. Accept things as they are. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Life is ever-evolving. You may need to understand that something you thought would last forever is gradually changing over time. Don’t fear the unknown this week but, instead, adapt to what is beyond your control. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22- Dec. 21): Doubt erodes confidence - resolving that you will succeed will boost your optimism. You can question methods and techniques but never question your right to shine. Conflicts could arise with those who hold differing beliefs. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22- Jan. 19): Say what you mean; you can be clear and still be kind. Trying to remain noncommittal could create unnecessary confusion. Stand by your convictions but avoid confrontations or conflicts in the upcoming week. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20- Feb. 18): Weigh the pros and cons. In the week ahead take your time when pressed to make a difficult decision; the right answer may require careful deliberation. As the uncertainty clears, you’ll clearly know what to do. PISCES (Feb. 19- Mar. 20): One thing at a time - one breath at a time. Don’t let a wave of adversity overwhelm you; deal with each situation as it arises and try to keep your emotions level. Changes in plans in the week ahead shouldn’t derail your objectives.
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Wolfgang Puck’s Kitchen Summer Fun! How To Turn Cheeseburger Ingredients Into Pizza By Wolfgang Puck It may have seemed like it would never arrive, but suddenly we’re heading into summer. I love this season, because it gives me the chance to spend more time with my family now that the school year is over for my two younger sons. We may travel together a little, but mostly we enjoy warm-weather activities at home, including sports, swimming and, of course, cooking and eating delicious food. I think spending time in the kitchen with your children is one of the best summer activities imaginable. It teaches them skills they can use for a lifetime. And the end result is always a wonderful meal you can enjoy together, making happy memories as a family. Since I feature pizzas in so many of my restaurants across the country and around the world, they are often on the menu when we cook at home. But in summer, it can be fun to move away from the more traditional toppings that young ones like - such as plain cheese or meatballs with tomato sauce - and instead make pizzas that seem like something only a kid might dream up. In that spirit, I am happy to share a recipe for cheeseburger pizza. It’s one we have served sometimes in my more casual restaurants, and I even sometimes make it with my friend, Chef Marian Getz, who came up with this version for one of our appearances together on the Home Shopping Network. Some people might scratch their heads when they first hear mention of cheeseburger pizza, but it makes perfect sense. After all, a pizza crust is not much different from a big, openfaced bun. Some pizzas toppings include seasoned ground meat, like a burger. Ketchup and mustard are basically sauces. And cheese is cheese, whether in a sandwich or on a pizza. Cheeseburger pizza is as all-American as you can get, right down to the American cheese slices on top. But the beauty of this simple recipe is that, just like a burger, you can customize it however you like. If your children don’t like pickles, leave them out. If they hate mustard, add extra ketchup. If you’d prefer sharp cheddar, Gruyere or some other cheese on yours, go ahead. Love bacon on your burger? Fry some up, drain, cool, chop, and then crumble it over the beef. Trying to eat less red meat? Substitute ground turkey or chicken, or even some of the surprisingly realistic vegetable-based meat substitutes that are now becoming more widely available. In short, you can make your cheeseburger pizza any way you like it, and easily. And all the while, you and your kids will be having summertime fun together in the kitchen. CHEESEBURGER PIZZA Makes 4 pizzas, each about 8 inches (20 cm) 4 6-ounce (185 g) balls Wolfgang’s Pizza Dough (recipe follows) or 4 8-to-10-inch premade rolled-out pizza dough rounds 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion 1 pound (500 g) good-quality ground beef Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 4 tablespoons tomato ketchup 4 tablespoons yellow ballpark-style mustard,
or 4 more tablespoons tomato ketchup 8 thin lengthwise slices dill pickle or 24 dill pickle chips, drained 8 slices American cheese Place a pizza stone on the oven’s middle rack. Preheat the oven to 500 F (260 C). Meanwhile, on a lightly floured work surface, stretch out the dough balls into even 8-inch (20-cm) circles, shaping the edges slightly thicker. In a large nonstick saute pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and saute, stirring continuously with a wooden spoon, until it begins to turn translucent. Add the ground beef, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Saute, stirring continuously and breaking up the meat with the wooden spoon, until evenly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Using a wire skimmer or slotted spoon to help leave any fat in the pan, remove the beef from the pan, spreading it out evenly on a large sheet of aluminum foil or on a cookie sheet to help it cool quickly. While the meat is cooling, combine the ketchup and mustard in a small mixing bowl, stirring well; if you don’t want mustard, use twice as much ketchup. Spread this sauce over the top of the pizza dough rounds, up to but not over the thicker edge. Evenly spread the cooled beef over the sauce. Distribute the pickle slices on top. Place one American cheese slice in the center of each pizza. Cut or tear each of the remaining slices into quarters and distributed them around the center cheese sliced on each pizza. Using a pizza paddle or rimless baking sheet, transfer the pizzas one at a time to the pizza stone, baking only as many at one time as will fit comfortably onto the stone. Bake until deep golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Then, using the paddle or baking sheet, remove from the oven to a cutting board, cut into slices, and serve, while baking any remaining pizzas. WOLFGANG’S PIZZA DOUGH Makes 4 balls, each 6 ounces (185 g) 1 package active dry yeast 1 teaspoon honey 1 cup (250 mL) warm water, 105 F to 115 F (40 C to 46 C) 3 cups (750 mL) all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and honey in 1/4 cup (60 mL) warm water. In a food processor, combine the flour and salt. Add the oil, yeast mixture, and remaining water; process until a ball forms. Turn out onto a clean work surface and knead by hand until smooth and firm, about 3 minutes. Cover with a clean, damp towel and let rise in a cool spot for about 2 hours. Divide into 4 equal balls. Work each by pulling down the sides and tucking under. Repeat four or five times. On a smooth, unfloured surface, roll under your palm until smooth and firm, about 1 minute. Cover with a damp towel and let rest 1 hour. The balls can be wrapped in plastic and refrigerated for up to two days.
(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) © 2019 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.
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