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By Daniel Nee

In 1959, the Manahawkin Bay Bridge was something of an engineering marvel,

carrying Route 72 across the bay and providing a prolific icon that helped define southern Ocean County’s resort identity. The most identifiable feature: the “string of pearls” made up by the lights that uniquely were built into the rails that lined the bridge, providing the dual purpose of lighting the roadway for drivers and impressing on-lookers with a beautiful sight. These days, most of the lights have burnt out, despite projects over the years to find manufac-turers that could replace the embedded fluorescent tubes in the hand rails. “Unfortunately, this system became difficult to maintain as the lights burned out frequent-ly,” said Kevin Israel, spokes-man for the state Department of Transportation, which has jurisdiction over the span. Last month, a new Mana-hawkin Bay Bridge opened to traffic, intermittently carrying vehicles in both directions over the bay, until the original

By Daniel Nee BARNEGAT – A long-simmering issue concerning residents of two mobile home communities in Barnegat, the dissolution of the township’s rent-leveling board, may be reversed in the coming month, officials said. The township committee recently voted to table an ordinance re-establishing the board, but not before promising to hold meetings with residents to hear concerns and develop a more comprehensive resolu-tion for a vote at a future meeting. “We’re going to have a back-and-forth,” said Deputy Mayor Albert Bille. “We want to come out to you, take it all in, and come back with a resolution.” The purpose of the board was to enforce the township’s rent-leveling ordinance, but often became a forum for residents and landlords to delve into disputes – an aspect of the board Bille said should not return in the future. “You need to separate your problems being resolved at your place … from the

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By Daniel Nee SURF CITY – A staple of Long Beach Island life – or, at least life in Surf City – is the familiar sound of the fire company’s siren alerting members of the volunteer company, as well as the com-munity, that an incident is taking place. More familiar still is the daily “12 o’clock whistle” that signifies noontime. Lately, however, things have been quiet. The fire siren unexpect-edly stopped working, a consequence of daily exposure to salt air and the overall coastal elements, the company said in a statement it released following questions from the public. “A brand new siren is pretty expensive, so we are taking the time to explore options of a used siren or possibly rebuilding our siren,” said Fire Chief Michael Wolfschmidt. “It is our goal to have

By Chris Christopher It was a memorable season for the Ocean County College women’s softball team. The Vikings went 26-13 overall. They won the National Junior College Athletic Association Division III Region XIX Tournament. And they finished sixth at the NJCAA Division III Tournament. The program was born in 1977. It was the first time the Vikings won the Region XIX title and the initial time they qualified for the nationals. “Our team was very even keeled,” said Bob Mazanec, OCC’s seventh-year coach. “It never got too high. It never got too low. We

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UPDATED ‘STRING OF PEARLS’ TO RETURN TO LBI CAUSEWAY BRIDGE

–Photo by Daniel NeeThe new design for an illuminated Manahawkin Bay Bridge will regain its “string of pearls” appearance with lighting similar to its iconic history.

bridge can be rehabilitated and modernized. But despite being hailed as an impressive struc-ture, one thing was striking to locals and early season vaca-

tioners: the brightly-lit, brand new bridge had traditional highway lighting on poles rath-er than the signature handrail lighting scheme.

Don’t fret, state officials say. “When designing the new bridge project, the public made it clear that they would like

In Surf City, The Bell No Longer Tollsthe siren working again as soon as possible, as it is an extremely important device for summoning our volunteers.” Even in an era that boasts more modern ways of alerting firefight-ers to a call, there is still a place for the seemingly old-fashioned siren, Wolfschmidt explained. “First, it rarely fails, like expensive electronic-paging equipment does from time to time,” he said. “It also alerts our community that there is an emergency going on, and to be on the lookout for responding volunteers and apparatus. We also live in a unique shore community, where our volunteers may be at a location where they cannot carry electronic paging equipment.” Volunteers have responded to calls from the beach, out in Barnegat Bay and even surfing, the chief said, making the siren – last replaced

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–Photo courtesy Ocean County CollegeThe Ocean County College women’s softball team poses with its plaque after winning the National Junior College Athletic Association Division III Region XIX Tournament.

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rallied to win games a half dozen times. The girls never gave up. They were battlers.” Seven players won postseason honors. Sophomore outfielder Kara Molnar, a Jack-son Memorial High School graduate, and sophomore pitcher Ashley Hussey (Toms River North) captured first-team all-region and first-team All-Garden State Athletic Conference honors. Sophomore first baseman April Szymczyk (Jackson Liberty), freshman second base-man Kurstin Binshedler (Pinelands Region-al) and sophomore shortstop Adelle Hick-man (Jackson Liberty) won second-team all-region and second-team all-conference honors. Named third-team all-region and third-team all-conference were freshman pitcher-outfielder Marissa Stadtmauer and freshman catcher Stephanie Healy (Pinelands). Through the Region XIX Tournament, Molnar hit .548 (63-for-115). She set the school career record for home runs (seven), including six this season. She drove in 44 runs and scored 56. She added 10 doubles and nine triples and sped to eight steals in eight attempts. The former Jaguar is headed to William Paterson University. “She has a lot of our records,” Mazanec said. “She is probably our all-time leader in runs scored and runs batted in. She has a quick bat and can drive the ball to all fields. She has really good speed on the bases and is an excellent baserunner.” Hussey went 16-4 through the nationals to

tie OCC’s single-season wins record. The owner of a 26-9 career record, she leaves with the highest wins total in school history. She was named the Region XIX Pitcher of the Year in 2016. “She is what I consider a true pitcher as she does not throw that hard,” Mazanec said. “She has good movement. I would say her out pitch is her curveball. She moves the ball in and out and up and down and gets the hitters off balance.” Among the greatest women’s athletes in OCC history, Szymczyk also starred in basketball and volleyball. Szymczyk, who will play basketball for Rowan University, batted .545 (61-for-112) through the Region IX Tournament. She plated 52 runs, scored 30 and hit three homers and 15 doubles. Szymczyk and Molnar were among the Division III leaders in batting average. “I consider April a power hitter and a great defensive first baseman,” said Mazanec, who was assisted by Elise Weinberger and Mickey Minnitti. “She was a free swinger -- not someone who looked to cut down on her swing. On defense, she has great hands and is aggressive. She is excellent at fielding bunts and she can handle all of the throws from the infielders. She dug a lot of balls out of the dirt. She made three errors in 233 total chances.” Binshedler batted .419 through the Region XIX Tournament. She scored 57 runs and drove in 21. Among her hits were nine dou-bles, two homers and three triples. “She hit leadoff,” Mazanec said. “She was very steady. She had a lot of responsibility at second base and made all of the plays.

She turns the double play as well as anyone I have ever seen. She got on base and got us started. She and Hickman made for a great double play combination.” Hickman stung the ball at a .521 clip (63-for-121) through the Region XIX Tournament. She knocked in 28 runs, scored 52 and hit one homer and seven doubles. She will attend William Paterson. “She moved from second base to shortstop this year for the betterment of the team,” Mazanec said. “She helped set the table for Molnar and Szymczyk.” Stadtmauer was named the Most Valuable Player of the team’s best-of-three series against Cumberland County College in the Region XIX Tournament in which she won both games, allowing one run in seven innings. Prior to displaying her pitching prowess, she was best known for her offense as she hit .434 through the Region XIX Tournament. “She was our third pitcher for most of the year,” Mazanec said. “She started in left field for 95 percent of our games. In the regions, our top two pitchers had difficulty, but she came in and shut things down in both games. We had one foot in the grave.” Healy hit .462 through the Region XIX Tournament. She drove in 24 runs and scored 20. She hit one homer, three triples and eight doubles. “She was an aggressive baserunner,”

Mazanec said. “She was a good defensive catcher who really took charge in the in-field.” The Vikings also received contributions from sophomore outfielder Brianna Va-fiadis (Central Regional), freshman third baseman-outfielder Bridgette Badalis (Roselle Catholic), freshman infielder Emily Dancisin (Pinelands), freshman outfielder Kristin Kolisz (Ossining, N.Y.), freshman catcher-second baseman Mack-enzie Darmstatter (Barnegat), freshman outfielder Caitlyn Linstra (Lacey) and freshman pitcher Stephanie Havens (Jack-son Memorial). Early in the season, OCC went 6-2 on a trip to Myrtle Beach, S.C. The team raised funds with the aid of the OCC Foundation, local businesses, families and friends. “We knew we could be good when we finished the trip,” Mazanec said. “We saw we had some power, defense and pitching.”


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–Photo by Daniel NeeSurf City’s fire siren alerts first responders as well as residents that a fire call is underway, but the siren has not been working. The fire company hopes a Save the Siren fund will help pay for repairs.

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rent control board, to a degree,” Bille told residents who attended the committee meeting. “The board is not a grievance committee.” The board, before it was disbanded, had five members: one landlord and one tenant from the mobile home developments, plus three residents from the greater Barnegat community. The township disbanded it af-ter meetings frequently being canceled due to a lack of a quorum. The responsibilities of the committee were then transferred away from the quasi-judicial venue into the hands of then-township administrator

the string of pearls to remain,” said Israel. “In an effort to retain the original lighting appearance while conforming to modern safety standards, NJDOT decided to utilize standard overhead highway lighting on the bridge and add an aesthetic string of pearls on the outside fascia.” The new string of pearls won’t use those old-style f luorescent tubes. Instead, the system consists of a series of 5 foot long LED tubes which have been installed just outside the parapet walls of the bridges. “The lighting will not be visible to traffic on the bridge but, from a distance, they will illuminate the bridge with an updat-

in 2004 – a necessity for a Shore town. “It is truly a time-tested method of alert-ing our volunteers of an emergency,” said Wolfschmidt. While the siren is down, the company is relying solely on its electronic paging system that alerts volunteers to a call. Normally, the siren is used on all fire and rescue calls. The cost of a brand new siren is about $15,000, a big bill for the volunteer com-

ed ‘string of pearls’ appearance,” Israel explained. The LED will be positioned on the south fascia of the southernmost bridge and on the north fascia of the north bridge, Israel told the Southern Ocean Times in an e-mail. The LED tubes have an expected life of 20 to 25 years, which will be easier to main-tain while ensuring consistent illumination without the issue of dead bulbs. While the rehabilitation project is under-way, visitors to the island will only be able to see the string of pearls, which was illumi-nated in time for Memorial Day weekend, from the south. “They will not be illuminated on the north bridge until the rehabilitation is complete,” Israel said.

David Breeden. Martin Lisella, a former committeeman, has since taken over the administrator post after Breeden became ill and resigned. The decision to table the ordinance reviv-ing the board came after Bille and fellow Committeeman Al Cirulli made a motion, explained their perspective that more dis-cussion should take place before enacting the measure, and sought support from the full committee. “I think these votes deserve a special audience,” said Mayor John Novak, who supported the plan. An updated ordinance is expected to be offered up for a vote at the committee’s June 14 meeting.

pany, which has established a “Save the Si-ren” fund that is now soliciting donations. One resident, who wishes to remain anonymous, has already donated $2,500. Whether a new siren is required, a used one can be found or the current device can be fixed, funding will be required. Anyone who would also like donate to help with the cost of replacing the siren can do so by mailing a check to the Surf City Vol-unteer Fire Company & EMS, 713 N. Long Beach Boulevard, Surf City, NJ 08008. In the check memo section, the company asks to mention the “Save The Siren Fund.”


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I have lived my life for three-quarters of a century and there’s one thing man-kind can’t achieve. Why? Since the very beginning of mankind, men have been warring with each other. Again, why? It would seem to me that man would want peace. We all know that there are no winners to war, only losers. With money spent on war in my lifetime, if man had spent it on peace rather than war, we would all be living in clover. Everyone would have a roof over their head and food on the table. Instead of spending money on war machine, this money could have gone into medi-cine and research. Instead of man spending his time plotting war, the same time could have been spent on planning peace. At the rate we are going, mankind will end up blowing themselves and the earth into oblivion. Why is it that we find it so hard to befriend our neigh-bor, and instead become jeal-ous of others? Why can’t we love each other? Why should our children be subjected to war and the devastation it brings? We were given a great gift called the Earth. All we seem able to do is destroy it. Why is it so dif-ficult to live in peace? Why don’t we spend our time on love instead of hate? We were given a brain in order to think things out. War brings destruction and need. What kind of people start these wars and why do people pay attention to them? Where are our great leaders and why

I just read a story regarding Toms River, who dropped another $200,000 into its barrier island beaches. A picture shows a truck dump-ing sand in front of a home on the beach. The ocean was lapping at the home. The town had two front-end loaders taking sand from other parts of the beach and filling the hole. When are the politicians and engineers going to learn that you cannot stop beach ero-sion just by dumping sand? This winter the town dumped $500,000 in dune sand which the ocean removed after one nor’easter. They need to build jetties to break the waves off shore and break up the inshore current so the sand is deposited on the beach. Again, I point to Manasquan and Shark River Inlets. When I first moved here 40 years ago there was water on both sides of the south jetties. Today the beach is out to the jetties’ point and the sand is filling in the inlets. Is nature telling you something?Captain Robert M. SilvaToms River

When you discover that prop-erty taxation is a form of legal thievery and the government services you need can be done by yourself in cooperation with others who need the same services, you move in that direction. Converting from the prop-erty tax to do-it-yourself gov-ernment is a gradual move-ment. The first step is to drop the tax levy each year by at least 2 percent through the use of sur-plus money, the sale of land, buildings, and goods deemed not necessary by the taxed cit-izens along with eliminating unnecessary taxpayer jobs that are currently vacant. And the second step is to fill the needed government jobs that become vacant with your own labor and goods in co-operation with other citizens having the same needs. Pay-ing tax dollars to others to do the job in the form of salaries, fees, and benefits amounts to forced cooperation [socialism] or slave labor. The long-held lie that there will always be taxation is dis-missed by the truth that we are the property of our creator and not of any government. And from the creator we receive our freedom.Ray KalainikasManalapan

Manchester Township Mayor Kenneth Palmer discussed the township’s redevelopment pro-posal for the Heritage Minerals Site at a recent council meeting. Ordinance #16-022, which the council introduced with-out discussion on May 9 and initially scheduled for final approval just two weeks later on May 23, would give tremen-dous power to the developer and, once adopted, cannot be undone. The ordinance would adopt the Manchester Heritage Town Center Redevelopment Plan and amend the township’s zoning map to reflect the Rede-velopment Plan. This massive development plan is bad for Manchester

Mankind Can’t Achieve Peace

can’t they put a stop to wars? I know this letter sounds like a fairy tale, but I still believe in fairy tales. I hope we will see the light before it is too late. We would have it all, if we just learned to live in peace. I hope you all join in with my fairy tale, for I believe it! “Peace to all mankind.”Herb Greenberg, Jr. Brick

and bad for the Pinelands. Manchester’s leaders have not given the public enough time to provide input about this proposal which would bring vast changes to the town. If it weren’t for the public outcry, Council would already have ad-opted the Redevelopment Plan only two weeks after disclosing its terms. The Redevelopment Plan is illegal, because it violates a slew of environmental rules and a legal settlement agreement reached in 2003 between the Pinelands Commission, the Department of Environmental Protection and the developer, Hovsons Inc. Hovsons’ prior attempts to develop this site had resulted in years of litigation because its plans violated rules that protect environmental resources. The settlement agreement permit-ted Hovsons to build 2,450 homes on 900 acres, would allow 20,000 square feet of commercial development and dedicates 6,400 acres as open space. The Redevelopment Plan would vastly expand the de-velopment and slash the open space. The Plan would allow development of 4,087 acres. Instead of 20,000 square feet of commercial you get one million square feet. Instead of 2,450 homes you get 6,543. The main positive the mayor sees in the development is making money to “off-set the increasing costs of running a town” through tax revenues. But there are obvious reasons why no one should rely on this development making more money than it will cost in in-creased municipal services. Even if it were legal, this Plan would be still be very bad for Manchester. The fiscal impact analysis produced to justify the plan is profoundly flawed. Here are just a few of the unrealistic assumptions on which its rosy predictions are based: The anal-ysis looks only at predicted tax revenues 20 years from now – telling us nothing about the im-pact on the town’s taxes over the next 20 years. It assumes that 100 percent of all the proposed residential, commercial and industrial space is always fully

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Although families depend on women’s earnings, those earnings have still not caught up with men’s. The wage gap not only persists at different levels of education but be-comes larger with each level. Women with a graduate degree earn only 70 percent of what similar men earn. Working women of all ages continue to encounter atti-tudes and business practices that arbitrarily limit their employment opportunities and earning power. These practices can jeopardize their financial security, both while working and in re-tirement. A woman who works full-time over a 40-year period loses $435,480 in lifetime income (in today’s dollars) due to the wage gap. The typical woman needs to

Mind The Wage Gapwork 11 years longer than a man to achieve accumulated income parity. The income gap trans-lates directly to lower in-come from Social Security and pensions – since those benefits are determined by wage history, disadvantaging women and their families through retirement. This income gap ham-pers the capacity of women workers to save for retire-ment. And since women typically live longer than men, savings often must be stretched across more years of retirement. AARP urges Governor Christie to sign S992 into law to help women and their families. Evelyn LiebmanAARP New Jersey Volunteer

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From The Desk Of Congressman Tom MacArthur:

NEW JERSEY – The Fed-eral Emergency Manage-ment Agency (FEMA) an-

nounced that it would over-haul its flood insurance pro-gram following Congress-man MacArthur’s revelation of former FEMA-employ-ees-turned-whistleblowers. After a year of scandal, FEMA was faced with a barrage of bad headlines recently when Congress-man MacArthur exposed

MacArthur Demands Real Reform At FEMAadditional documents and signed affidavits from for-mer FEMA employees, with one such affidavit stating the reason for leaving FEMA was the “elaborate process designed to justify minimal payments to policyholders irrespective of the actual merits of their claims.” “Over the last year we wit-

nessed severe incompetence and systemic failure,” said Congressman MacArthur. “The people of New Jersey have been mistreated by a government that is sup-posed to be there for them when disaster strikes. This is not the first time FEMA has promised ‘reforms,’ but unfortunately they haven’t

followed through with any-thing close to their promis-es. While these ‘reforms’ make for a nice press re-lease in the wake of a storm of damaging headlines, it doesn’t change the fact that bad actors at FEMA were responsible for the systemic lowballing of claims to my constituents, and to date,

not a single person at FEMA has been held accountable.” MacArthur continued, “I am eager to hear more about FEMA’s promised ‘reforms’ – and I pledge to play a leading role in demanding the kind of comprehensive change that will prevent anything like this from happening in the future.”

OCEAN COUNTY – As the baseball season continues with Yankees’ games still blacked out on Comcast, the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders is asking the cable conglomerate to issue refunds and reduce bills to reflect the lower costs of not carrying the YES Network. “They are not showing the games, but what happened to the money they were pay-ing to the YES Network?” asked Freeholder Director John P. Kelly. “Comcast

should be refunding that money to customers.” According to published reports, the YES Network charges Comcast $5.36 per month per subscriber to carry the channel. With a subscriber base of about 900,000 customers, that means Comcast is saving more than $4.8 million per month. “Why isn’t that money used to lower bills instead of being pocketed by the cable company,” said Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari, chair-

man of the Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs. The freeholders sent a let-ter to Robert F. Smith, Com-cast regional vice-president for community investment, asking that very question. YES Network officials said Comcast was paying the same fee last year before it eliminated the channel shortly after the end of the 2015 baseball season. The cost of the network is the sticking point between Comcast and YES. Comcast

officials have also repeat-edly claimed the games are watched by few of its customers, a point the Free-holders took issue with. “Ocean County is filled with Yankees fans,” said Freeholder Virginia E. Haines. “After Toms River East won the 1998 Little League World Series, their players celebrated on the field in Yankee Stadium next to New York Yankees’ players. I would say that makes this Yankees’ ter-ritory.”

Haines called on Comcast and the YES Network to end the rhetoric and restore the broadcasts. “The only losers in all this are the fans,” she said. Freeholder Gerry P. Little said Comcast could also offer the network as part of an optional add-on sports package. “At least give customers a choice,” he said. On April 6 the Freeholders unanimously passed a res-olution calling on the two sides to reach an agreement.

Still No Yankees? Then How About A Refund Little added that Comcast’s channel lineup is cluttered with many other stations that likely have much less appeal to local viewers. Freeholder Joseph H. Vi-cari said watching baseball and other sports is a quality of life issue, and is espe-cially important to senior citizens. “I know many seniors who watch sports every night.” he said. “It’s entertainment that they should not be deprived of because of cor-porate greed.”

NEW JERSEY – U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker applaud-ed the Environmental Pro-tection Agency for allo-cating $70.41 million to help finance upgrades to New Jersey’s wastewater and drinking water sys-tems that are essential to protecting public health and the environment. The funding comes amid grow-ing concern over the pres-ence of high levels of lead discovered in the drinking water in several New Jer-sey public school districts. “I am pleased that the EPA has made this crit-ical investment to help New Jersey communities address their aging water infrastructure and make the improvements neces-sary to protect the public’s health and wellbeing,” said Sen. Menendez. “We must

$70.41 To Fund Upgrades To New Jersey’s Water Systemsgive our states and cities the tools they need to fix, upgrade and replace these failing water systems that threaten the health of our families, our environment and our economy. I will continue to fight for feder-al resources to ensure our water systems are safe and reliable.” “We already know that dangerous levels of lead are threatening the health and safety of children across our nation. Now is the time to take action,” said Sen. Booker. “As our nation’s infrastructure continues to crumble, these federal funds couldn’t come at a better time. I was proud to fight for infrastructure funding like this through the federal appropriations process to help f inance critical water infrastruc-ture upgrades that will

create jobs, spur economic growth and most impor-tantly, protect the health and well-being of our com-munities in New Jersey and across the nation.” The EPA is al lot t ing $54.59 million from the Clean Water State Re-volving Fund (CWSRF) and $15.81 million from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWS-RF) programs, both to be administered by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). CWSRF provides low-interest loans to local governments for water quality protection projects to make improvements to wastewater treatment systems, control pollu-tion from rain water run-off, and protect sensitive water bodies and estu-aries. DWSRF provides

low-interest loans to local governments to f inance improvements to drinking water systems, with a par-ticular focus on providing funds to small and low-in-come communities. “Clean drinking water and proper wastewater treatment are fundamen-tal to protecting people’s health, but aging water infrastructure needs to be upgraded and repaired,” said EPA Regional Admin-istrator Judith A. Enck. “This federal funding will help New Jersey com-munit ies upgrade their

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Interior Appropriations Subcommittee, Sens. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Tom Udall (D-N.M). Sen. Menendez has also introduced the Sustainable Water Infrastructure In-vestment Act, cosponsored by Sen. Booker, which would leverage pr ivate financing for large-scale water infrastructure proj-ects like replacing lead pipes. The bill has been included as a key provi-sion in the federal lead and clean water package introduced last month by Senate Democrats.


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MANAHAWKIN – Southern Regional High School’s Child Development Learn-ing Lab ended its year with a celebration for the students and their families. There were 21 children, between the ages of 3 and 5, who completed the preschool program at the high school under the direction of teacher Catherine Latshaw. High school

WARETOWN – The Environmental Com-mission is sponsoring a Town-wide Clean Up Weekend. Items must be brought to Waretown Lake between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on June 17, and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 18. Proof of residency is required. Items accepted include: bulk garbage, couches, chairs, etc.; metal and appliances; propane tanks and Freon items; clean waste oil; brush and branches; batteries household/

MANAHAWKIN – The Manahawkin Elks is hosting Rides and Rods on June 26 from noon to 5 p.m. All are welcome to participate. The event will feature food, music, cars and motorcycles.

LONG BEACH ISLAND – The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences (LBIF) in Loveladies is hosting its 28th Annual LBIF Fine Art Festival on July 23 and 24. Under the directorship of Paragon Fine Arts Festivals, one of America’s premier organizers of fine art events, the LBIF Fine Art Festival features handmade original artwork from more than 80 local, regional and national artisans with original works in painting, photography, sculpture, metalwork, digital art and mixed media. Discover jewelry, glass, ceramics,

MANAHAWKIN – The Seafood Festival By The Bay is on July 10 from noon to 6 p.m. in the parking area along the Bay at the Dutchman’s Brauhaus, 2500 E. Bay Ave. This is the home of the Maximilian Foundation Organization. The Maximilian Foundation is a non-profit,

LONG BEACH – The Annual Spring Craft Show will take place on June 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the St. Francis Community Center Gym, 4700 Long Beach Blvd. Enjoy many new crafts as well as old favor-ites. Highlights includes: handmade baskets and soap, silver and seaglass jewelry, drift-wood art, shell craft, knitted and crochet items,

LBIF To Host Fine Art Festivalwoodworking and more. Meet the artisans creating the work, learning how they became artists and how specific pieces were made. The 28th Annual LBIF Fine Art Festival will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on July 23 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 24. Admission is a $5 donation to support kids art programs, and parking is free. Contact Bill Kinney, festival director, for more information or to arrange interviews with artists. Call 941-487-8061 or e-mail Bill at [email protected].

Details On Town-Wide Clean Up Weekendmarine and paint, latex, oil based and boat paints only. The following will not be accepted: tires, electronic/e-waste, contractors, stains or wood preservative, aerosol cans, gasoline cans, turpentine and kerosene. There will be people to assist residents with placing items in the correct dumpsters. Any questions, contact 609-693-3302, ext. 238.

Child Development Learning Lab Ends Yearstudents in ninth through 12th grade worked with the children as part of their Child Development class. The Learning Lab runs from October through May and meets Tuesdays and Thurs-days from 9 a.m. to noon. Applications to be put on the waiting list can be found at srsd.net under “Community Resources.”

Foundation To Host Seafood Festivaltax exempt organization dedicated and com-mitted to supporting bona fide programs that work with children and adolescents with inse-curities through counseling, substance abuse awareness and education. Visit themaximilianfoundation.org for more information.

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WARETOWN – Be advised that due to ongoing work the Water Treatment Plant, the township is implementing water use restrictions until June 30 as described in Ordinance 2015-7. The restrictions include: Permitting the watering of lawns on odd numbered addresses only on odd numbered days and the watering of lawns on even num-bered addresses only on even numbered days. Urging all citizens to observe voluntary indoor conservation measures; Hours of watering of lawns shall be limited to the hours of 6 to 9 a.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. The watering of any single area may not exceed 30 minutes per day. Limiting the watering of flowers and shrubs, which may be watered as needed, with a hand

MANAHAWKIN – St. Francis of Assisi is holding its Fifth Annual St. Francis “Garden Party by the Sea: A Fashion Show”on June 22 from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at Bonnet Island Estate located at 2400 East Bay Ave., Manahawkin. Enjoy an afternoon filled with fun, food and fashion. Small plate fare will be catered by The Dutchmans. The fashion show will feature items from The Island Shop, Sink ‘R Swim, Sur la Plage and Tula Boutique. Also, take part in the

held hose containing an automatic shut-off nozzle. Washing of motor vehicles may be con-ducted at any time, however only with a hand held hose with containing an automatic shut-off nozzle. Prohibiting the washing of streets, drive-ways, sidewalks, decks, patios or paved areas, the use of water for all outdoor recreational uses; the washing of outside dwellings, buildings or other structures, except windows and any other water use activity specified by the township committee in the resolution of restrictions. No powerwashing. If residents have any questions or need further information, contact 609-693-3302 ext. 238 or 232.

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Garden Party By The Sea Coming Soon50/50 Raffle and basket auction featuring an iPad, Pandora bracelet, TV, Amazon Echo and more. Tickets for the Garden Party by the Sea are $40 per person and can be purchased at St. Francis Community Center’s Front Desk, 4700 Long Beach Blvd. Call 609-494-8861 for further information or visit stfranciscenterlbi.org. All proceeds from this fund raiser benefit St. Francis of Assisi Parish.

MANAHAWKIN – Stockton University’s Manahawkin Instructional Site will host a Lunch and Learn lecture on “Ticks, Spiders and Other Things that Bite,” on June 13. The free event, which includes a light lunch, will be presented at the Manahawkin Instructional Site, located at 712 E. Bay Ave., at noon.

Lunch & Learn About Things That Bite The presentation will be given by Dr. John Kulin of Urgent Care Now. Attendees are requested to R.S.V.P. by call-ing Urgent Care at 609-978-0242. For more information on activities and classes at the Manahawkin Instructional Site, visit: Stockton.edu/Manahawkin.

BARNEGAT – The Barnegat Farmer Market will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursdays from June 16 to October 27. Vendors include the Lithuanian bakery and High Mountain Foods, who offer frozen ravioli, Italian specialty items, olives, pickles and imported cheese. Farmers include: Eck-ert farm, Brookville farm, Stillwell farm and Krowecki farm.

Barnegat Farmer Market The market is seeking non-farm product vendors such as: homemade soaps, lotions, handmade handbags and jewelry, wood crafts, kettle corn, guacamole, salsa, jams and jellies, specialty teas, coffees, spices, hot sauce, candies, air plants and more. All vendors must attend through September 8. Fee is $25 per week, pay as you go. Interested ven-dors are asked to email [email protected].


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BARNEGAT – The Manufactured Home Owners Association of Brighton at Barnegat, Route 72 West, is sponsoring the Clubhouse Flea Market and Craft Fair on July 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine.

LACEY – The Lacey Township School District recently announced the 2016-2017 Teachers of the Year. Winners include: Mellissa Bullock from Lacey Township High School, Susan Schreier from Lacey Township Middle

BRANT BEACH – St. Francis Community Center Counseling Service will hold a free self defense class June 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Little Egg Harbor Township Community Center, at 319 W. Calabreeze Way, Little Egg Harbor. The class is led by instructor Master Chris Antonucci from Gold Hawk Martial Arts who has developed a system rooted in Taekwondo that includes elements of jiu jitsu and judo. Practice basic escapes and defense tech-niques to empower. Learn how to focus on what is happening and how to move to gain the courage to face what needs to be faced instead of becoming paralyzed. Participants

WARETOWN – The Township of Ocean Recreation is offering a four-week golf camp designed for children ages 6 to 13. The camp will be taught by the professional staff from Greenbriar Oceanaire Golf and Country Club. The camp will meet every Tuesday in July at the Oceanaire golf course. August 2 would be a rain date. Session I is for 6 to 8 year olds and runs from 5 to 6 p.m.. Students should arrive by 4:45 p.m. Session II is for 9 to 13 year olds and runs

TUCKERTON – Visit the Tuckerton Seaport for its Haunted Seaport event on October 20, 21 and 22 from 6 to 9 p.m. each night. Pirates and sea captains long lost at sea will stroll the Seaport’s boardwalk for a night of screams. Try to find the way out of the phragmites maze

FORKED RIVER – The Forked River Presbyterian Church is sponsoring antique appraisals on June 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the church at 131 North Main St. Legacies Old and New will be available to appraise antiques at $5 per item, on a first come-first served basis. There is a five item limit per person. A light lunch, snacks, coffee, tea and soda

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will leave feeling strong, confident and healthy with an increased self-awareness. This class is hands on and interactive, so wear comfortable clothing. This class is for men and women, ages 18 and up. Registration is required and space is limited. Call St. Francis Counseling at 609-494-1554 to register. The self-defense seminars are provided by St. Francis Counseling Service and (partially) supported with grant funds provided by the State of New Jersey via the Sexual Assault, Abuse and Rape Care state allocation, ad-ministered by the Department of Children and Families, Division on Women.

Golf Camp Registration Openfrom 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. Students should arrive by 6 p.m. Each session is limited to the first 15 paid students. Registration is required. All children will receive a t-shirt. The camp is $75. Checks should be made payable to Ocean Township Recreation and mailed to Township of Ocean Recreation, 50 Railroad Ave., Waretown, NJ 08758 along with the registration form, which can be found at twpoceannj.gov/recreation.

Antique Appraisals At Church Eventwill be available for purchase. Dig out those treasures that have been passed down from generation to generation and dis-cover their true value. Locate those wedding presents stored in the back of the closet all these years. Get out old toys, collections and keepsakes for appraisal. Contact the church office at 609-693-5624 for additional information.

District Announces Teachers Of The YearSchool, Lynn Zinser from Mill Pond Elementa-ry School, Kathleen Cook from Lanoka Harbor Elementary School, Sharon McAndrew from Forked River Elementary School and Dawn Watson from Cedar Creek Elementary School.

Clubhouse Flea Market & Craft Fair There will also be snacks, lunch, beverages and a bake sale. Tables are $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Contact Marlene Lazaro at 609-660-9452 for more information and to reserve a table.

Haunted Seaport In Octoberand climb aboard a hayride for a ghostly howl-ing good time through the Haunted Woods. Admission is $8 and hayrides are $5. Hayrides are free for members with admission. Visit tuckertonseaport.org for more infor-mation.

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TOMS RIVER – Free citizenship prepa-ration classes will be offered this summer from June 21 to July 28 at Donovan High School. Classes will be on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. In order to qualify, students must have had a green card for at least five years, and be

TOMS RIVER – From June 10 to 23, view artwork created by Ocean County artists at the 40th Annual Ocean County Senior Citizens Art Exhibit at the Ocean County College Grunin Center Gallery. Gallery hours are Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon. Admission is free and open to the public. Professional and nonprofessional artists, 60 years of age or older, who are residents of Ocean County will display their original artwork in one of 11 categories: acrylic painting, craft, digital/computer art, drawing, mixed media, oil painting, pastel, photography, print, sculpture and watercolor. All entries awarded first place in the 40th Annual Ocean County Senior Citizens Art Ex-

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County His-torical Society will host free walking tours of historic Downtown Toms River on most Saturday afternoons until October 8. There are four different tours to choose from: The Washington Street and Hooper Avenue. Tour is approximately one mile in length and takes about one and a half hours. This tour departs at 1 p.m. on June 25, July 23, August 13, September 17 and October 8. The Water and Main Streets Tour is approxi-mately one mile in length and takes about one and a half hours. This tour departs at 1 p.m. on June 11, September 10 and September 24. The first Special Combination Tour features a shortened walking tour and a tour of the Ocean County Historical Society Museum.

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hibit are eligible to enter the New Jersey State Senior Citizens Annual Juried Art Contest and Exhibition. Over the years, many Ocean County artists have gone on to achieve recognition at the state show. For information, call the Grunin Center Box Office at 732-255-0500 or visit ocean.edu (click on “Seniors” and then “Senior Citizens Art Exhibit”). Sponsors of the 40th Annual Ocean County Senior Citizens Art Exhibit include: Ocean County College, the Senior Art Advisory Committee, Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders, Ocean County Office of Senior Services and the Ocean County Cultural & Heritage Commission.

Historical Society Offers Walking ToursThis tour is approximately three-quarters of a mile in length and takes about two hours. It departs at 1 p.m. on July 9, August 6 and October 1. The second Special Combination Tour fea-tures a shortened walking tour and a tour of the Toms River Maritime Museum. This tour is ap-proximately three-quarters of a mile in length and takes about two hours. This tour departs at noon on June 18, July 30 and August 27. All tours depart and end in front of the Ocean County Library, Toms River branch, 101 Washington St. Reservations are required. For more infor-mation or to reserve a spot in the tour, call 732-664-1318 or sent an email to [email protected].

Free Citizenship Prep Classesable to speak, read and write English. Those interested may call Sister Margaret Nulty at 732-998-3153 or email [email protected] to reserve a seat. All students must be able to attend a registration event on June 13 at 6 p.m. at Donovan High School.

OCEAN COUNTY – The Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation is challenging the creative members in the community and giving away $10,000 in prizes. The Engage Toms River Great Arts Challenge is a juried contest in five categories for visual and performing arts: music, poetry, sculpture, painting and photography. This challenge is open to all living in Ocean County, who are 18 or older. What makes this contest unique? Participants must create their work of art that fits the theme in just three days. The theme will be announced at 8 a.m. on June 17 and the work must be completed and handed in to the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library by noon on June 20. Judges will select their top three works of art in all five categories. The shortlist will be an-nounced on WOBM’s Shawn and Sue on June

23, where online voting from the community will then begin. Online voting ends at midnight on June 30. One winner per category will be awarded $1,500 from the Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation. The winner with the most popular votes will receive an additional $2,500. Jeremy Grunin, executive director of the foundation said, “We are really excited to see what the participating artists come up with in such a short window of time. Some of the best art can be created with little planning time and we know our community artists will rise to the occasion. We are always impressed by the response to our Engage Toms River programs and have great expectations for this challenge.” Visit engagetomsriver.com for more details and to submit an intent to com-pete form, which must be done by midnight on June 15.

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guide future research and restoration projects. This summer’s “Paddle for the Edge” event will take place from June 18 through July 5. Volunteer paddlers can spend just a few hours on the water anytime during these dates to record some basic information for the Partnership’s shoreline study. Interested? The first step is to attend the training session on June 13 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Toms River Library. Visit bbp.ocean.edu/pag-es/380.asp to register and to learn more about “Paddle for the Edge.” Questions? Email [email protected].

LANOKA HARBOR – Ocean County audi-ences have been enjoying the music of The Is-land Singers Community Chorus for more than 40 years. The four-part choral group has been under the guidance of Director Polly Moore for much of that time. Membership fluctuates depending on the sea-son. Typically there are a few more people on the role during the spring than for the holiday concert in December. Approximately 40 men and women are singing with the group now. Many singers return every year and have been singing with Moore for over 20 years. They come from all walks of life and are of all ages. Some folks have vocal experience and want to continue performing, but most members simply enjoy singing and want to be part of a choral group. Anyone with a pleasant voice and a desire to learn the music is welcome to join. Rehearsals are held every Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at Village Lutheran Church, 701 Western Blvd. The Spring Concert always features an eclec-tic blend of familiar standards and traditional favorites. This spring the chorus is planning a

MANAHAWKIN – Registration for summer and fall classes at Ocean County College is now open. Applications are being accepted. Course schedules can be viewed online at ocean.edu. Current students may register online or in person. New students must reg-ister in person. Summer registration runs as follows: Register until June 28 for the second five-week session and the six-week session. Classes start June 29. Register until August 7 for the post session. Classes start August 8. Register early for fall classes to get the best selection of classes. Fall registration runs now through August 28, with fall semester classes starting September 7. Evening and weekend classes are held on the OCC Main Campus in Toms River, at the OCC Southern Education Center in

water-themed concert, and they are currently searching through their files for songs reflecting this theme. Concerts are free and held in local libraries, museums and other venues. The chorus also makes several pro-bono appearances in hos-pitals, nursing homes and rehab centers. The following is the Spring Concert schedule: June 11 at 7:30 p.m.: St. Paul Lutheran Church, 130 Cable Ave., Beachwood. June 18 at 8 p.m.: Barnegat Community Cen-ter, 900 W. Bay Ave., Barnegat. July 9 at 8 p.m.: Long Beach Island Museum, Engleside and Beach Avenues, Beach Haven. The Island Singers is a non-profit organization and receives some government funding. Mem-bership dues are collected at the beginning of each season to help offset salary costs for the director, accompanist and purchase of new music. Occasional fundraisers also help defray the group’s operational costs. New members always welcome. No audi-tions necessary. For more information, visit islandsingersnj.com or contact Polly Moore at 732-341-8565.

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Manahawkin and at off-campus locations throughout Ocean County. Online classes are also available. For some courses, students may be required to take the College Placement Test. New full-time students must complete orientation prior to registering. In-person registration is taking place at both campuses. Southern Education Center: 195 Cedar Bridge Road, Manahawkin. For information, stop by Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday until 4 p.m., call 609-978-2077 or email [email protected]. Registration and Records Office: Adminis-tration Building, (Bldg. #1), Main Campus, College Drive, Toms River. For information, stop by Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday until 5 p.m., call 732-255-0304 or email [email protected].

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WARETOWN – Each Monday, Waretown hosts a Zumba class with Nyomi from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Township of Ocean Community

Waretown Weekly Zumba ClassesCenter on 11th Street. The cost is $5 per class. All ages are welcome. For more info, call Jeanne Broadbent at 609-548-6319.

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Library To Hold Artist Receptionchildren of Tibet to the vineyards of Italy, she brings her subjects to life and awakens the wanderlust in all of viewers. The Waretown Library is located at 112 Main Street.

MANAHAWKIN – On June 18, Interfaith Health and Support Services, a non-profit Or-ganization Supporting Seniors and Caregiv-ers will hold a fundraiser presenting: “Run Away With Me: A Musical Journey” featuring Kevin Michael Berdini and Instrumental Trio at St. Mary of the Pines Center. The center is located at 100 Bishop Way. Doors will open

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SHIP BOTTOM – Memories By the Bay Classic Car Show starts at 2:30 p.m. on June 11, at Ship Bottom Waterfront Park. Rain date is June 12. The car show is open to all cars and trucks, but only those over 25 years old will be judged. There will be trophies, food, music, door prizes

Classic Car Showand dash plaques for first 100 vehicles. Reg-istration prior to the event is $17 per car. On the day of the show, registration is $20 per car. Spectators are free. Contact Dave DiEugenio at 732-971-8020 for more information.

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OCEAN COUNTY – About 300 people turned out for the 10-year anniversary of the Court Appointed Special Advocates of Ocean Coun-ty for the Dining for a Cause and Wine Tasting recently. The organizers and CASA thank the friends, Board of Directors, sponsors, volunteers and the Wine Academy’s 11 wine vendors for helping to make the event a suc-cess. The fundraising event benefits CASA’s advocacy programs for Ocean County children in foster care. Dining for a Cause was held June 1 at Crystal Point Yacht Club, Point Pleasant. The Wine Academy, hosted 11 wine vendors sampling a selection of fine wines and spirits, amid live music, gift auction and 50/50. Among the large-scale donors was Wells Fargo Bank with a $7,500 donation, and the Grunin Family Foundation $15,000 donation and sponsorship of CASA programs. For 10 years, CASA of Ocean County, an in-dependent non-profit, has served as a voice in the courtroom for abused and neglected Ocean

CASA Anniversary Event Raises More Than $20K

County children in foster care. CASA recruits and trains caring adults to be CASA volunteer advocates. The CASA advocate ensures that the judge in the family court system is aware of all the facts to make the best decisions for the child’s future and help that child find a permanent home. In 2015 there were 756 Ocean County children in foster care with 150 served by a CASA vol-unteer advocate with many more on a waiting list for a CASA advocate of their own. CASA’s fundraising events enable CASA to help more Ocean County children waiting

for a CASA advocate to be their voice in the courts. CASA’s next fundraising events will be comedy night on August 12 at the Laurelton Fire House in Brick, and Choc n Roll in October. To find out more about becoming a CASA volunteer or upcoming events please call 732-797-0590 or visit CASA’s website at casaofoceancounty.org.

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a lot of school children – all without any legal or market basis to believe the town can make Hovsons keep these units age-restricted. Most suburban towns in New Jersey will not adopt plans like this anymore because they know the math doesn’t work out. Experience and studies have shown again and again that in New Jersey, with our heavy reliance on property tax-es, big developments in suburban towns result in a net fiscal loss to municipalities. And the costs of new development, once built, just increase.

By Catherine Galioto OCEAN COUNTY – A Point Pleasant Beach man is barred from his roles as a Lacey Middle School teacher and Point Pleasant Beach school board member, after a May arrest on weapons charges. Michael W. Spader, 62, is suspended from the Lacey school district where he was em-ployed as a middle school teacher, and is on administrative leave until further notice after his arrest in May. Spader is also an elected board member of the Point Pleasant Beach School District, having won re-election last fall. According to the warrant complaint out of Point Pleasant Beach Police Department, Spader is now barred from Point Pleasant Beach school properties. Calls placed to the Point Pleasant Beach school district were not immediately returned.

Lacey Schools Superintendent Susan Anthony confirmed Spader was placed on administrative leave on May 4 until further notice. The suspension took place the next business day after the district received police information of his arrest, which was May 2, according to court documents. The details of Spader’s arrest were not immediately available, but in the court sum-mons for the charges signed May 10, police list several weapons Spader was allegedly in possession of illegally: a Daewoo K2 assault rifle, a Colt 1911 .45 caliber handgun with its serial number defaced, a Night Watchman model stun gun and eight 30-round capacity .223 caliber ammunition magazines. The Point Pleasant Beach Police spokes-person said the Ocean County Prosecutors Office is now taking the case, and referred questions there. According to the summons

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shared by the Prosecutors Office, Spader faces multiple weapons charges, including one second-degree offense carrying five to 10 years jail time and penalties as large as $150,000. Spader was charged with four weapons of-fenses, for possession of firearms, and booked in Ocean County Jail on May 24, according to the inmate directory of the county jail, where he remained lodged on $50,000 bail. From his teaching job, Spader is on leave with pay and benefits, said the Lacey superin-tendent. She said he is not permitted on school grounds or to have interaction with students and staff. A substitute teacher is assigned to cover his teaching position at the middle school. Anthony said he has taught multiple subjects over his employment at Lacey. Spader faces three, fourth-degree weapons charges for possession of a stun gun, defaced

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Commercial development is often touted as the answer to offset the increased costs of services to new residents. But that is also a Trojan horse. Commercial development also brings municipal costs, and towns with lots of commercial usually have higher taxes than those with less. That’s only partly because new commercial ratables often displace existing ones – another point which the fiscal impact analysis completely ignores. If Council adopts Ordinance #16-022, it

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It’s scary to think that you could have autoimmune dysfunction even though you may not have been diagnosed with a disor-der yet. I think we all have some degree of autoimmunity and if tested properly, we’d see it. Doctors think autoimmune diseases are “rare” and here I’m saying I think all of us have some degree. I’m not crazy. It’s only “rare” because the old-school tests don’t detect it until 90 percent of the tissue or organ is completely destroyed. Tests for autoimmunity are so backwards that until the symptoms are out of control and you’re in terrible pain or finally start-ing to become deformed, the tests don’t come back positive. Most of your tissue has to be destroyed or the autoimmune diagnosis is not given. Take Hashimoto’s thyroiditis or Graves’ disease for example. These are both auto-immune diseases where your T cells (im-mune system) destroy your own thyroid gland. But people don’t get cured when they take the “standard of care” medica-tions such as thyroid hormone, or when they undergo surgery or radiation. Why aren’t they cured and why don’t they feel better when their TSH and other thyroid labs look good? The answer is easy. It’s because none of these medications stop the assault caused by the T cells, which are still trying to kill other tissues in the body. There’s a full-body cytokine storm of pro-inflammatory compounds making you miserable, even though your hormone levels are normal. Take any autoimmune disease, the best they tell you to hope for is remission.

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OCEAN COUNTY – Twenty-five Ocean County high school seniors were awarded $1,000 scholarships on May 26. For the 24th year, the scholarships were presented at the annual Ocean County Su-perintendents Round Table breakfast being held at Toms River Hotel. “It has really been our privilege as an as-sociation to encourage the best and bright-est of our high school seniors throughout our county to further their education,” said Mayor Paul Kennedy while noting since its inception the Mayors’ Scholars program has provided more than $600,000

to graduating seniors. Among the presenters are scholarship program co-founder Russell Corby, Mayor Emeritus of the Borough of Pine Beach, Bay Head Mayor Bill Curtis, Berkeley Twp. Mayor Carmen Amato, Seaside Park Mayor Robert Matthies and Manchester Twp. Mayor Ken Palmer. Funding of the scholarships are derived from proceeds of the Ocean County Mayors’ Association annual golf outing. This year, the 25th outing is scheduled for August 25 at Bey Lea golf course in Toms River.

The scholarship winners include: John Harashinski from Barnegat Township, Nicole Raccuglia from Brick Memorial, Shaun Smith from Brick Township, Alexis Jensen from Central Regional, Hope Dor-mer from Donovan Catholic High School, Christopher Murphy from Jackson Liberty, Jackie Du from Jackson Memorial, Kelly Reitmeyer from Lacey Township, Cristian Aguirre Villasenor from Lakewood, Renee Larson from Manchester and Faith Weber from New Egypt High School. Also, Brielle Gulya from Pinelands Re-gional, Tara Clark from Point Pleasant

Beach, Joseph Skimmons from Point Pleasant Borough, Jeffrey P. Attardi from Southern Regional, Daniel Smyth from Toms River East, Rebecca Huryk from Toms River North and Michael Conover from Toms River South. From the Ocean County Vocational Technical Schools, winners include: Jenna Tompkins from Performing Arts, Nastasia Porras from MATES, Skylar Nass from the Brick Center, Thomas Michinsky from the Jackson Center, Justin Egbert from the Toms River Center and Christopher Mahan from Waretown.

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• Osteoporosis is a condition that causes bones to become thin and porous, decreasing bone strength and leading to increased risk of breaking a bone. • During their lifetime 50% of all women and 25% of all men over the age of 50 will have an osteoporosis related fracture. • Fractures from osteoporosis are more common than heart attack, stroke and breast cancer combined.• Women and men alike begin to lose bone in their mid-30s. As they approach menopause, women lose bone at a greater rate, from 2-3% per year due to hormonal changes.

RISK FACTORS: Age, sex, tobacco/alcohol use, vertebralcompression fracture, fragility fracture, familyhistory of hip fracture, medical conditions or useof medications that inhibit absorption of nutrients or contribute to bone loss.

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By far the most conservative treatment for Osteoporosis is exercise through Physical Therapy. With the correct exercise program, the human body has the ability not only to prevent the loss of bone density, but also increase bone strength via the S.A.I.D. Principle (Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demands). By effectively increasing the strain or

MICHAEL YORKEMichael graduated with honors

from Gettysburg College in 1997, majoring in Exercise Science with a focus in Athletic Training. He continued his education at Hahnemann University earning a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy in 1999.

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load on specific bone groups, we are able to facilitate bone mass development. Such activities must be specifically designed to stress bones in a safe manner. These exercises, in conjunction with manual therapy techniques to elongate muscle tissue and reduce compression forces on the bone, can drastically reduce the incidence of fractures. A physical therapist can determine if a simple exercise program can alleviate your symptoms.

2. Nutrition:

Nutrition and lifestyle play a key role in bone loss. Individuals who are not receiving adequate nutrition (low calcium or Vitamin D) or an excessive intake of protein, sodium and caffeine are considered at increased risk. Interventions such as calcium or vitamin supplements have been recommended for many individuals, as research has indicated that 1200-1500mgs of calcium a day along with 7-80 IU of Vitamin D reduced the fracture rate in post-menopausal women by 50%. This is generally a conservative approach and may help in the prevention of Osteoporosis in the post-menopausal female.

Research has shown that the body is better able to utilize calcium consumed in foods such as dairy products, oatmeal, tofu, soy seaweed, dark green vegetables, fish and some types of nuts. For those who are lactose intolerant (meaning they are unable to breakdown calcium into a bone building product) lactase drops may be utilized.

3. Pharmacology:

One of the biggest developments over the past 20 years in the treatment and prevention of Osteoporosis has been in pharmacology. Initially, Hormone Replacement Therapy was the most common intervention. Currently, Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (such as Nolvadex, Evista, Fareston) are more commonly recommended for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis in post-menopausal women.

Antiresorptive medications or Biophosphates (such as Fosamax, Boniva, Actonel, Reclast, Fortical

and Miacalcin) are now commonly utilized in the treatment of osteoporosis. Biophosphates work by preventing bone destroying osteoclasts from digesting bone.

The final class of pharmacological treatment is a bone forming medication known as Forteo. This is generally prescribed for those osteoporotic patients at high risk for fracture. Currently the FDA only recommends the utilization of this class of drug for 2 years due to potential side effects.

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OCEAN COUNTY – “Now’s the time to plan ahead for hot and muggy days,” said Ocean County Freeholder Deputy Director Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. “Heat ranks among the top weather-related killers in the United States, according to the Centers for Dis-ease Control and Prevention (CDC).” Daniel Regenye, Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) public health coor-dinator, said, “As summer approaches, forecasters say to expect an increase in temperature and longer and more frequent periods of extreme heat. Our bodies have less chance to recover during hot days and warm nights, placing everyone at risk for heat illness. When temperatures and hu-midity are high, sweat ceases to evaporate and the body’s natural cooling system slows down or shuts down completely. Very hot weather can cause heat exhaus-tion, heat stroke and severe respiratory conditions, which can be fatal.” Regenye added, “Extreme heat especially endangers seniors, young children, people with disabilities and individuals with breathing conditions and other chronic medical conditions, such as asthma, chron-ic obstructive pulmonary disease and other

OCEAN COU NTY – The Ocean C ou nt y SCOR E h a s a nu mb e r of workshops and seminars from June to August. Workshops for “Marketing Strategies and Techniques for Hospitality and B2B Business” will be held at the Ocean County Library in Toms River on June 20 and 23, starting at 6:30 p.m. Small business workshops, with topics to be determined, will be held at the Lacey Library in Forked River on July

OCEAN COUNTY – The Pineland Symphonic Band has a series of concert dates. July 17, Community Reform Church in Whiting at 3 p.m. July 24, Toms River Library, Washington Street, 7:30 p.m. September 18, Southern Ocean Congre-gational Church, Little Egg Harbor at 2:30 p.m. October 16, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Beachwood at 3 p.m. November 20, St. Stephens Episcopal

respiratory and cardiovascular problems. Those without air-conditioning, fans or access to cooling shelters are also at risk.” Some hot weather tips include: Stay cool, stay hydrated and stay in-formed. Drink plenty of fluids regardless of your level of activity, even if not thirsty. Drink between two to four cups per hour while working outside. Avoid sugary, caffeinated and alcoholic drinks. Limit sun exposure from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and try to schedule outdoor activities in the early morning. Dress in loose, light-weight, light-colored clothing that covers the skin. Wear sun-glasses and wide-brimmed hat. Apply sunscreen with SPF 15 or more ten minutes before going out; re-apply every two hours. Never leave infants, children or pets in a parked car. Visit the Ocean County Health Department website at ochd.org for safety tips during the heat and also information on heat-re-lated illnesses, prevention, symptoms and treatment. Follow the Health Department on Twitter@OCpublichealth or like the Health Department on Facebook.

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SCORE To Host Workshops & Seminars12 and August 9, starting at 6:30 p.m. Half day seminars include a registration fee for each seminar of $20 in advance or $25 at the door. A free buffet breakfast is included. Upcoming seminars include: “Fund and Protect Your Business” on July 13 from 8 a.m. to noon and “Marketing in the Digital Age” on August 10 from 8 a.m. to noon. Check the website, oceancounty.score.org, to register for these programs and to find out more information.

Church in Whiting at 3 p.m. These concerts are open to the public. The band’s repertoire is a refreshing blend of pop, symphonic adaptations, classic marches and Dixieland arrangements, combined with virtuoso instrumentalists and tasteful leadership, according to the organization. The Pineland Symphonic Band, a non-profit band of volunteer musicians, always welcomes new members. Visit PinelandSymphonicband.org for more information.

Pineland Symphonic Band Releases Performance Schedule

LITTLE EGG HARBOR – The Great Bay Democrats are hosting a Sunset Cruise on June 16 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. out of Gardner’s

Cruise With Great Bay DemocratsBasin, Atlantic City. Cost is $20 per person. Contact Earl at 609-812-5841 for further information.

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Professional Profile

By Joyce Blay Cancer patients have a “breast” friend in Toms River surgical specialist Dr. Barbara P. Schneider, M.D., F.A.C.S., radiation oncology. Dr. Schneider believes in treating the whole patient. “Breast cancer is not just a medical illness, it’s a psy-chological illness,” she tells a visitor. “Patients not only ask themselves, ‘Am I going to live?’ They also ask them-selves, ‘What am I going to look like?’ While Dr. Schneider treats men as well as women, she maintains that women as a group react to a diagnosis of breast cancer differently than men. “Breast cancer is different from any other cancer be-cause breasts are so visible and prominent in a woman,” Dr. Schneider says. “Breast cancer is almost a betrayal of who the patient is as a woman.” A patient undergoing treat-ment for breast cancer may not only suffer the loss of a breast, but the loss of her hair. Dr. Schneider is that patient’s staunch advocate, supported by a network of specialists that work with her to ensure that patients diagnosed with breast cancer receive the

Toms River Surgeon Dr. Barbara Schneider Saves Lives, One Breast At A TimeGarden State Pain & Radiology Center

most appropr iate plan of treatment. “I feel very strongly about my patients,” she says. “I give them a treatment plan that addresses all of their needs.” The years have only strength-ened her resolve to continue that practice. Dr. Schneider began her academic career as a biology major at Rensselaer Poly-technic Institute in Troy, NY. In 1977, she graduated from Albany Medical College. She interned at Bronx Municipal Hospital Center in New York City, then completed the rest of her 5-year surgical resi-dency at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx. In 1985, Dr. Schneider brought her medical exper-tise to Toms River, NJ, where she opened a private practice. She has hospital pr ivi leg-es with Community Medical Center. Because Dr. Schneider is a woman, she of fers the predominantly female breast cancer patients she treats a uniquely empathetic and com-passionate understanding of their needs. She also offers a range of other surgical procedures in the treatment of various diag-nosed conditions. While Dr. Schneider treats

many different conditions, the majority of her patients are diagnosed with breast cancer. Each breast is as individual as the person being treated, Dr. Schneider maintains. Her goal is to save both patient and breast. As an expert in the technique of oncoplastic surgery, which increases the rate of breast conserva-tion, she has a greater rate of success than many other surgeons nationwide report-ed. Her local recurrence rate following breast conserving surgery is less than 1% com-pared to a nationwide rate of 9.7%. All patients are in good hands as soon as they enter Dr. Schneider’s office, conve-niently located next to Com-munity Medical Center. Dr. Schneider’s two experienced assistants share her philoso-phy, she says. They expertly assess each patient in order to triage their needs prior to seeing Dr. Schneider. Patients praise Dr. Schnei-der’s work and her results in comments posted online. “You and your staff were professional, compassionate and caring,” Gail wrote in her online rating of Dr. Schneider.

“I’d recommend you to anyone.” Another patient expressed gratitude to Dr. Schneider for

the results she achieved. “Thank you for 6 years can-cer free!” Donna exclaimed in her online comment. Still another patient com-mented on Dr. Schneider’s warmth and understanding, as well as the quality of her surgical expertise. “I felt as if you knew me al-though we had just met,” Sue wrote in an online post. “You took all my fears, worries, and concerns put them on a table and tackled them BEFORE I had the chance to verbalize them. You do know the “being” beyond the human and made a scary situation very calm. I had no post- op pain and have never seen such a beautiful incision line.” In 2015, Dr. Schneider re-ceived the Compassionate Doctor Recognition from Vi-tals, a New Jersey organi-zation that annually honors the nation’s favorite doctors based on patient reviews and ratings. For the past 35 years, Dr. Schneider has strived to help

her patients survive, as well as thrive, despite a diagnosis of breast cancer. The odds are increasingly in their favor. “A diagnosis of breast cancer is no longer a death sentence,” Dr. Schneider says. “One of the biggest reasons is the increased use of screen-ing mammograms since the 1980s. Why should anyone check out at age 70 when they may have a good quality of life until they’re 90? At any age, a screening mammogram is the best investment a woman can make in her quality of life.” For further information, visit Dr. Schneider’s Web site at barbaraschneidermd.com. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Schneider’s office, located at 9 Hospital Drive, Suite C210, Toms River, NJ 08755, call 732-244-2060. Office hours are Monday and Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The office is closed on weekends.

Dr. Barbara P. Schneider, M.D., F.A.C.S.


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By Wolfgang Puck Summer vacation has arrived for many families across the country. For others, it’s just a few days or weeks away. Par-ents everywhere are facing the challenge of what to do to keep their children in-terested and happy, not to mention well fed, during those long days. Sure, there’s camp to rely on, plus all sorts of sports teams or lessons, family outings, movies, museums, amusement parks and other attractions. But what about that downtime at home, when you want them to do something else other than watch TV or play video games, and they’re tired of reading? That’s the moment, I say, to turn your kitchen into a home cooking school for kids. Summer is an ideal time to teach your children about the pleasures of cooking at home. Tell them that you’re going to make them something they’d love to eat, and you’ll have their complete attention. That’s certainly what my late mother, Maria Puck, used to do when she wanted to get my sisters, my brother and me to settle down. The words “butterscotch pudding” were all she had to speak to get us to behave. Since her recipe for old-fashioned butterscotch pudding involves cooking a hot caramelized sugar syrup to make the butterscotch, it’s definitely not something where you want little helpers to be anywhere near the stove. But even young children can be encouraged to help you measure out the ingredients before the cooking starts, and then sit at-tentively nearby - but safely far enough from the stove - to watch as you explain what you’re doing. There are many good lessons to learn through this recipe. You’ll be able to show them how butter and brown sugar melt together and gradually turn into a rich caramelized butterscotch, how the tiny seeds from inside a split vanilla bean are the source of delicious vanilla flavor, and how cream turns the mixture into a luscious sauce. You can show them how egg yolks, “tempered” with some of the sauce so they’ll stay smooth and not turn into lumps like scrambled egg, not only enrich the sauce but also, together with some cornstarch, thicken it. You can also give them a quick lesson on how to make real whipped cream from scratch, rather than getting it from an aerosol can. And your young audience will also learn an important lesson in patience, since the finished pudding needs to chill in the refrigerator for several hours be-fore serving. But what a reward you’ll have to offer for their good behavior the rest of the afternoon!

BUTTERSCOTCH PUDDING Serves 4

6 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 cup (250 mL) loosely packed golden brown sugar 1/4 cup (60 mL) loosely packed dark brown sugar 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise in half, seeds scraped out and reserved1 3/4 cups (435 mL) plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream, divided1 cup (250 mL) plus 2 tablespoons whole milk Pinch of fine sea salt1/4 generous cup (65 mL) cornstarch 6 large cage-free egg yolks In a heavy medium saucepan, combine the butter, both the golden brown and dark brown sugars, and seeds you scraped from the vanilla pod. (Reserve the scraped-out pod, if you like, to put in an airtight sugar canister to make vanilla-scented sugar.) Place the pan over high heat and carefully cook, stirring often, until the mixture turns bubbling and dark brown, 3 to 5 minutes. In a measuring cup or bowl, stir together 1 cup (250 mL) plus 2 tablespoons of the cream and all of the milk. Carefully whisk them into the hot sugar mixture and add the sea salt. Bring the mixture back to a boil, whisking until smooth. Remove the pan from the heat. Put the remaining 3/4 cup (185 mL) cream in the refrigerator to chill. Sift the cornstarch through a fine-meshed sieve into a large heatproof bowl. While whisking continuously, gradually pour the hot cream-sugar mixture into the cornstarch. Return the mixture to the same saucepan and bring to a boil, whisking constantly, about 1 minute. Remove the pan from the heat. In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks until smooth. Briskly whisk in a little of the hot butterscotch mixture to temper the eggs. Then, whisk the egg mixture into the re-maining butterscotch in the saucepan; and, while continuing to whisk constantly, bring the mixture almost to a boil, about 1 minute. Pour the custard through a wire-meshed sieve set over a large bowl, pressing it through with a rubber spatula. Ladle the custard into four martini glasses or glass serving bowls. Leave the glasses or bowls at room temperature to cool. Then, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until very cold, up to overnight. Before serving, put the remaining chilled cream in a large bowl. Whisk by hand or with electric beaters until the cream forms soft peaks that droop slightly when the beaters or whisk are lifted out. Remove the plastic wrap from the chilled puddings. Spoon a dollop of whipped cream on top of each pudding. You can even sprin-kle a little brown sugar over the top if you want. Serve immediately.

Cooking With The Kids: Old-Fashioned Pudding Recipe Is A Timeless Classic

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You are apt to stumble when you are blind to problems. Mix-ups can occur in the early part of the week, but you may be unaware at the time. Make your first moves and public appearances in the second half of the week.TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Push your way forward with passion. You can get ahead in the material world by exerting your charm. In the upcoming week you and a special someone may be in complete harmony when it comes to love and money.GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The material world means the most. Today’s New Moon occurs in your sign and may mark the beginning of several weeks of increased ambition. A family member or loved one could briefly block your desires this week.CANCER (June 21-July 22): Bide your time before taking a side. The workplace could become a hotbed of unhappiness in the week ahead. Steer clear of disputes and secure a clear understanding of job requirements before you begin a project.LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Take a new lease on life. As this week unfolds you can develop new goals and focus on achieving your ambitions. A work related project can be both financially and spiritually enriching as you may learn something valuable.VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Review your plans for the future in the week ahead. You possess foresight and a knack for taking a broad view. Fi-nancial genius is at your disposal and should be put to good use whenever making major investments.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Fill your piggy bank. In the week ahead your social connections can help you make profits or achieve better financial security. Education, travel or simple conversations with your elders can add to your grasp of business tactics.SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Work with what you’ve got. It is a good week to put your resourcefulness to work for your benefit. Don’t make excuses when you don’t have all the nec-essary ingredients. Make do with what you have or do without.SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Curiouser and curiouser. Odd things may occur within the home or family early this week. Count on the fact that at least one close friend or loved one will be able to satisfy your curiosity or offer sound financial advice. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Go for broke. You can achieve your ambitions in the week ahead because you show good judgment. Anything you begin will be a success if you have a passion for the subject and stick to it like glue until it is accomplished.AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Keep hot pads on hand to handle heated subjects. You know the saying, “if you can’t take the heat get out of the kitchen.” Walk away from verbal confrontations or financial controversies that occur early in the week.PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): If you are looking for a show horse you may be looking in the wrong stable. In the week ahead your calls for sym-pathy or understanding could fall on deaf ears. Rather than offering excuses just get on with the work.

Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of June 11-June 17

By Jeraldine Saunders

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