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By Daniel Nee STAFFORD – Township officials are work-ing on a plan to enclose Nautilus Park after a vehicle caused more than $40,000 worth of damage to its two soccer fields recently. Township Administrator James A. Moran said a vehicle entered the park, drove on the soccer fields and caused significant damage

By Daniel Nee LONG BEACH ISLAND – Ocean County is planning a project to implement a number of pedestrian safety upgrades along Long Beach Boulevard as part of a project that will get underway by spring, officials said. Described as a “multi-phase, multi-year safety improvement project,” the county will upgrade 23 intersections along the bou-levard by replacing the existing wire-span supported traffic signals to conventional, solid mast arm signals with full pedestrian arrows to add a measure of safety to ex-isting crosswalks. Four intersections that did not have signals will be signalized, officials said. The project includes Long Beach Town-ship south of the causeway to the Beach Haven border. The first phase of the project includes

OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Board of Freeholders welcomed the second woman to ever serve on the board. Virginia (Ginny) Haines was sworn to the office of Ocean County Freeholder on January 27 during a brief informal ceremony at the

–Photo by Daniel NeeThe view of construction at the community center, to be built on Bay Avenue in Stafford.

Projects At Nautilus Park, Community Center Progressing In Stafford

Pedestrian Safety Upgrades Planned For LBI

Intersections

–Photo courtesy Ocean County FreeholdersVirginia Haines was sworn in to her new title of Ocean County Freeholder on January 27.

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By Daniel Nee OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County residents will foot a $465,000 bill for the snow removal operation during the January 23 winter storm, offi-cials have calculated. Clearing snow from Ocean County’s road network – the

to the landscape. “That damage is uninsurable,” said Moran. “There’s no reimbursement for property in the open, so that’s a $40,000 loss to us where we have to find a way to raise the money and repair the fields.” Moran said he is meeting with officials as the township budget is prepared in

order to find the funding required to get the park back into shape. Also, officials are in the process of acquiring quotes for the materials required to build a wooden guard rail along all of the access points to the park. That would both deter vehicles from entering the park in the future and

Nor’Easter Costs County Taxpayers Over $400Klargest of any in New Jersey – was responsible for the bulk of the bill, to the tune of $425,000 for labor, overtime pay, fuel, salt and calcium chloride pre-treat-ment of roadways. Over 200 employees participat-ed in the cleanup effort, using 12,340 gallons of diesel fuel to

plow snow off the road network, said Freeholder Joseph Vicari. It took several days for the county to clear all lanes of its roads, with Tom Curcio, the county road supervisor, saying crews first opened up all of the roadways, then returned to clear additional snow from shoulders

and intersections where lanes were temporarily blocked. “We bought 15 new dump trucks in 2014 and it made a difference,” said Curcio, ex-plaining that in years past, the county’s snow plowing opera-tions were sometimes bogged

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–Photo by Daniel NeeThe county has pledged new traffic lights with pedestrian signals at several points on Long Beach Island.

constructing traffic signal upgrades at the intersections of Long Beach Boulevard at 26th, 64th and 105th Streets. Three new signals will be installed at Louisiana Ave-nue, East 26th Street and DuPont Avenue. “In 2016, we’re going to be upgrading or installing nine new signals,” said Ocean County Engineer John Ernst. The total cost for the project in 2016 is estimated to be about $2.1 million, of which the county will fund $1.6 million. The remainder will be funded by Long Beach Township. Under the current arrangement between Ocean County and its municipali-ties, each local town pays for the electricity used by traffic lights and the county pays for maintenance. “This is so important to Long Beach Town-ship that they are participating in the cost,” said Freeholder Jack Kelly. “The upgrade includes a pedestrian safety component where we’re putting in the counters and the

allow the township, if a similar incident occurred, to submit the damage claim to its insurance carrier. “We’re at least going to try and deter it from happening again,” Moran said. Township officials assured residents at a

push-buttons.” The new traffic signals will also have larger lenses and LED lights, which are compliant with all of today’s highway safety standards. The freeholder board is scheduled to go out to bid for two additional contracts later this year as part of the overall project. “When we are done we will have 23 great-ly improved intersections all with traffic signals that are in timed coordination,” Kelly said. “This will be a welcomed safety improvement for our year-round residents and our seasonal visitors.” The county has already completed up-grades of numerous traffic signals north of the causeway bridge, where existing wire lights were upgraded to mast arm technol-ogy and new lights were installed. Kelly said the pedestrian improvements – and the addition of new lights – are needed more now than ever before due to the state’s new law requiring traffic to stop for pedestrians in crosswalks at non-signaled intersections.

recent township council meeting that the two fields would be reopened in time for the spring soccer season. Meanwhile, work is progressing on the Bay Avenue Community Center project, where crews recently delivered the steel required to begin constructing the new building. The $1,664,235 construction project will be covered to the tune of 90 percent

by FEMA funding. The new building is technically replacing the Mill Creek Road community center, which was destroyed in Superstorm Sandy. The building that was demolished at 775 East Bay Avenue once served as Stafford’s municipal building. “We expect that we should see a building there in the next month, for sure,” said Moran.

The former community center on Mill Creek Road has already been torn down, but a new “pavilion” building with meeting rooms is ultimately planned there as an alternate meeting location for community organizations. Mayor John Spodofora has said the ex-pected date for the new building to open is sometime in May or June 2016.

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We’ve seen it in cartoons, an angel on one shoulder representing your con-science, a demon on the other as your greedy in-ner self. The media por-trays itself as the angel while portraying Trump as the demon. Each time the Donald lays out what Amer icans may be se -cretly thinking, (yes this includes people of both parties though they’ll nev-er admit it) the media and political class immediate-ly lash out in righteous indignation in an effort to maintain political correct-ness at its acme. Just when they think they’ve finally got him in the trap of his ow n mak ing, the next days’ poll numbers reveal another story. This is in no way an en-dorsement of the Trump-ster, but an observation of the political media circus of which Trump is the ring master directing the greatest show on ear th from the center ring. He has masterfully done this, spending but a pittance of his billions, while oth-ers are becoming tapped out and losing donors on failed campaigns. As he plays them all like a fiddle the show goes on. In the meantime Amer-ica, like ancient Rome, burns in the background. There is only one man and h is campaign that has survived and thrived under the radar of this on-

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slaught, that of Ted Cruz. If the Republican Party ever hopes to survive this Trumping they had better start putting their apples in Ted’s basket, and soon.James M. SpickardTuckerton

In regards to the recent Toms River Times articles on a beaver problem, I felt a need to respond. I was a 27-year resident of Bayville and Barnegat. We recently moved to New Hampshire. If I was still in NJ, I would volunteer to assist in a solution that would allow the beavers and humans to co-exist peacefully. Though not, I do have some experience and expertise that I would like to share. Our condo here in NH back s up to a beave r pond. In 2009 the beavers dammed the culverts that separated the upper and lower pond. Fortunately, the residents recognized the benef its of beavers and we researched how we could solve the prob-lem in a peaceful way. To make a long story short, we made contact online with Mike Callahan of B e a v e r S o l u t i o n s . c o m and the Facebook Bea-ver Management Forum he established. Mike and the folks on the forum shared their knowledge freely and helped us save thousands of dollars and more than a few beavers. After research was done, with Mike’s advice and

Don’t Trap Beavers

guidance, I was able to construct a culvert protec-tion cage (beaver deceiver) for well under $300, and with about 15 minutes of help from our builder’s backhoe, we are able to install it at no additional cost. It worked flawlessly since then. Total mainte-nance has been less than a few hours a year and has cost nothing. How-ever, as the article men-tioned the beaver deceiver is just one solution that may or may not work. Each site is different and each situation is different. The design of the pro-tection depends on many factors including long-term objectives and topo-graphical considerations. I would also be happy to chat with interested parties in Toms River about possi-ble steps to take. I should also note that trapping is seldom as efficient or cost effective as co-existence. In the vast majority of cas-es, trapping is a short-term solution. It has been done for hundreds of years, but today there are much better solutions. The fact is that beavers are very territorial and they self limit their population. My latest blog entry is an open letter to a NH writer who ran into problems not unrelated to what you are experiencing. In par t it explains that when their kits become about 2 years old, they are sent packing. They will travel up to 50 miles in search of another pond, often falling prey to pred-ators along. So if you trap beavers on your pond they will return within a year or two. If co-existence is possible, it is always more economical, more effec-tive and beneficial remedy. If I was still in the area, I would be glad to visit the site and offer more specific advice. Even though I am not nearby, I would be

Manchester Councilman Frattini’s letter to the Times, December 19, expressing his concern over U.S.-Israel relations is much appreci-ated. To allay his fears, the terrorist attacks to Israel are not a question of border security, but are conducted from within by legal Pales-tinian residents. Huge amounts of financial and defensive aid reach Israel from the U.S. each year, including the Iron Dome missile defense sys-tem which def lected the Hamas rocket attacks and stands ready to intercept others. Israel reciprocates with development and testing of military equipment and tactics. As to intelligence, there is full cooperation, understandably quietly, between U.S. and Israeli agencies covering the en-tire Middle East. The U.S. stands alone in support of Israel against U.N. na-tions condemning Israel’s defensive warfare against Hamas’ assaults. Does this sound like we are deprecating or ignoring Israel? We keep Israel safe from attacks from without, while Israel contributes to our safety from terrorism and to our military preparedness. Although Israel did not participate in the Iran nu-clear talks, the nuclear threat was imminent before the agreement, and many in the Israeli military and in-telligence services believe the talks were useful in at least delaying it.Avram ShapiroWhiting

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happy to talk to interested parties about crafting a solution.Art WolinskyFormer Ocean County Resident

It’s that time of the year again. Rain, snow and ice will make driving a chore for the more than half-a-million residents of Ocean County. And on some days, downright dangerous. This week, we have the giant mounds of snow left by the plows, scaling higher than most vehicles. Cars creep out from behind these obstacles, trying to see if a path is clear to make their turn. Or, other dangerous conditions, such as black ice, unplowed road shoulders and more abound at every literal turn. This winter, use great caution when driving in harsh winter conditions. Arguably even more important, be wary of other drivers, who may not be using the same keen judgment as our readers. Driving in the snow is an ex-ercise utilizing all of the skills we learn as drivers. Brake early, and avoid hitting the brakes too hard. Limit your speed, espe-cially if falling snow impairs your visibility. If you begin to slide, pump your brakes. Holding them down will only worsen your slide. Keep your eyes on the drivers around you, especially at intersections, where other vehicles may slide past stop signs and signals and right in traffic. In fact, when the ground is covered with snow, the greatest danger is not as much the snow,

The Worst Winter Road Conditions Are Other Drivers

but the others driving in the snow. Overly reckless and over-ly cautious drivers can wreak havoc with traffic patterns. Observe what other drivers are doing at all times. While snow is sure to slow traffic to a near halt, a more pressing danger, and one fre-quently overlooked, is ice. Freezing temperatures can turn melted snow or cold rain into ice in a matter of minutes, covering roads in a sheet of hard-to-see, slippery danger. So-called “black ice” can be an unexpected and deadly road-way condition that’s impossible to see until it’s too late. Drivers should proceed with caution when driving in freez-ing temperatures, remain a safe distance from other vehicles to account for longer braking dis-tances, and watch for bridges, where the road freezes fastest. And despite what some seem to think, SUVs are not exempt from these rules. These vehicles are just as susceptible to dan-gerous slips and slides on icy roadways. Take into account the rollover factor, and rest assured that SUV makes careless winter driver no safer. The rules of winter driving are simple: Use common sense; refrain from speeding and tailgating; proceed with the flow of traffic (too slow is just as dangerous as too fast); and know your vehicle.

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OCEAN COUNTY – Ninth District Legislators Senator Christopher J. Connors, As-semblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman Di-Anne C. Gove have received their committee assignments for the 2016-2017 legislative Session. Senator Connors will return to the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee and the Senate Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee. Starting two new commit-

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Senator Christopher J. Connors Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove

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tees, Assemblyman Rumpf will serve on the Assembly Regulatory Oversight and Reform and Federal Relations Committee as well as the As-sembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee. Assemblywoman Gove will return to the Assem-bly Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee and the Assembly Higher Education Committee. For the second consecutive legislative session, Assem-

blyman Rumpf and Assem-blywoman Gove were named as policy co-chairs to the Assembly Republican caucus. The 9th District Legislators issued the following state-ment subsequent to receiving their committee assignments. “Most importantly, these committee assignments will allow our delegation to more effectively represent the in-terests of our constituents in these trying times for our state and its residents.

“Veterans’ issues are always a high priority for our dele-gation due to the significant number of our constituents who have served, and are serving, their nation in the Armed Forces. The Senate Community and Urban Af-fairs Committee is where our delegation makes its stand against the passage of ill-conceived common in-terest community legislation vehemently opposed by so many of the senior commu-

nities we represent. “Government regulation is also a serious concern for our constituency, many of whom stand opposed to an overbearing bureaucracy. Since Superstorm Sandy hit our state with devastating force, our constituents have taken a greater interest in the operations of utilities and their ability to provide effec-tive and affordable services. “Having a member of our delegation serve on the As-

sembly Higher Education places us in a better position to serve the interests of Stock-ton University which, beyond education, has considerable presence in our District eco-nomically. More broadly, bringing down the cost of higher education is one of the most important issues, for us as a nation, if college graduates are going to have the opportunity to succeed in the global economy.”

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OCEAN COUNTY – Cus-tomers who suffered through lengthy cable television, Internet or phone outages during and after this last blizzard should be offered a credit for the hours of ser-vice lost, said Ocean County Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari. Vicari penned a letter to State Board of Public Utili-ties President Richard Mroz

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Vicari Wants Cable Companies To Offer Credit For Storm Outagesasking that the board enact a standing policy that would re-quire Internet, television and telephone providers to auto-matically offer customers a prorated credit following a lengthy outage. “Numerous Ocean Coun-ty residents experienced lengthy outages because of the blizzard,” Vicari said. “The impact was especially difficult for our county’s 160,000 senior citizens, many of whom were without any communication with the outside world.” Vicari, who is liaison to the

Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs, said the credit would impact Com-cast, Verizon and any other cable, Internet or telephone company in the county. Having the credit policy in place would mean customers would not have to fight with the companies every time a storm hits and service is lost. “While our cable compa-nies are notoriously prompt when it comes to seeking a rate increase, they are much less responsive when asked to offer a credit for a lengthy outage,” Vicari said in the

letter. “Ocean County is no stranger to severe coastal storms and this blizzard will not be the last the county experiences.” Vicari said he was contacted by many residents who com-plained of service lost Friday

night shortly after the storm began and not being restored until late Sunday. “I think you will agree with me that our residents depend on electronic com-munications, be it phone, television or internet, for vital

and emergency information during a weather emergen-cy,” Vicari said in the letter to Mroz. “While not all outages can be prevented or quickly repaired, customers can cer-tainly be compensated for the lack of service.”

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LACEY – Police Chief David Paprota released the following details about recent incidents of criminal mischief and thefts. Theft – On January 24, at 4:04 p.m., Officer Patrick Watkins responded to Retro Fitness, 416 Route 9 South in Forked River, for a report of a stolen wallet. The victim reported that be-tween 2:30 p.m. and 3:55 p.m. on January 24, an unknown person or persons stole his wallet. The victim reported that the wallet was stolen from an unsecured locker in the men’s locker room of the facility. The brown leather Eagle wallet reportedly contained $45 in cash, his NJ driver’s license, and various ATM and credit cards. The total value of the stolen property is estimated at $57. Theft – On January 21, at 4:43 p.m., Officer Adam Ewart responded to Bobwhite Court in Forked River for a report of theft. The victims

WARETOWN – Ocean Township is holding a free rabies clinic on February 13 at the Township of Ocean Community Center, 239 11th Street. Cats are welcome 9:30 to 10 a.m.; dogs 10 to 11 a.m.

OCEAN TOWNSHIP – Ocean Township is encouraging families and businesses to enter this year’s snowman building contest. These are the contest rules: This contest is open to residents of all ages and township businesses. You may use any accessories to add to your snowman. Snowman must be suitable for all viewing audiences. Each entrant must build his or her snowman between November 1 and March 1. The snow-man must be built in the township. All entries should consist of a photograph of the snowman and must have at least one of the builders in the photo for scale. Up to two photos per snowman can be submitted. Enter as often as you wish. Accompanying the photo(s) must be written the

–Photo courtesy Russell O. Brackman Middle SchoolBARNEGAT – Russell O. Brackman Middle School recently hosted an art contest cel-ebrating “Proud Past... Promising Future,” which acknowledges the school’s 25th year. Students voted for a mural to be painted in school and the staff voted on a logo for a staff shirt. In the mural category, Maya Quinn was the winner. Justin Gomez won the staff shirt.

All dogs must be on a leash. Cats must be in a carrier. Clean up after your pet. Dog and cat licensing will be available February 13 at Town Hall from 9 a.m. to noon. Licensing fees are $12 and $15 (not neutered).

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reported that between 6:45 p.m. on January 20 and 3:30 p.m. on January 21, an unknown per-son or persons entered their unlocked vehicles and stole approximately $20 in loose change, $3 in cash, a pack of Marlboro cigarettes, and a TD Bank ATM card. Burglary – On January 20, at 5:28 p.m., Officer Noah Schaffer responded to the 600 block of Beach Boulevard in reference to a report of burglary. The victim reported that be-tween January 11 and 20, an unknown person or persons smashed out the rear sliding glass door of the residence and rummaged through the home. It has not been determined if any-thing had been stolen. The Lacey Township Detective Bureau is investigating. To reach police headquarters, call 609-693-6636. To submit a crime tip anonymously, go to laceypd.org/crime-tips.

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Snowman Building Contestfollowing: name(s) of the builders, address, tele-phone number and date the snowman was built. By submitting an entry, contestants grant the Township of Ocean permission and authority to use said pictures in any reasonable adver-tising or promotional activities. Entrants are encouraged to add their own creative touches that will make their snowman unique. Judging will be based upon originality and creativity. A prize basket will be awarded. Winner will be notified by phone. Entry photos must be dropped off at the recreation office or emailed to [email protected] by March 2. Photos become the property of the Township of Ocean and will not be returned.

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LANOKA HARBOR – Ocean County au-diences have been enjoying the music of The Island 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. With Moore at the helm, the all-volunteer chorus has ma-tured into a quality group which produces a wonderful sound that is difficult to duplicate. Membership fluctuates depending on the season. Typically there are a few more peo-ple 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., Lanoka Harbor.

The spring performance always features an eclectic blend of familiar standards and traditional favorites. This spring the chorus is planning a water-themed concert, and they are currently searching through their files for songs reflecting this theme. When the music has been selected, they will decide on a title for this year’s performance. Concerts are free and held in local librar-ies, museums and other venues. The chorus also makes several pro-bono appearances in hospitals, nursing homes and rehab centers. Their first appearance will be at the Jewish Community Center of Long Beach Island for their annual interfaith service in early May. The Island Singers is a non-profit organiza-tion and receives some government funding. Membership dues are collected at the begin-ning 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.

MANAHAWKIN – The Olive Garden in Manahawkin recently presented a check for $1,000 to Southern Regional High School Athletic Director Chuck Donohue Jr. The funds were raised at a Spirit Night held in November at the restaurant and will benefit the Athletic Program at Southern.

Olive Garden Fundraiser Helps Southern’s Athletic Program

Donohue commented “Thank you to our community for your continued support of our athletic program and this event. Please continue to support our teams throughout this winter season.” The check was presented by Manahawkin Olive Garden’s media publicist Joann Roth Cunningham, a Southern Regional alumna.

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WARETOWN – World Day of Prayer is held in 170 countries throughout the world annually on the first Friday in March at various ecumenical churches beginning at sunrise in the Pacific area and continuing to orbit around the earth throughout the day. Locally, this year a service open to the public will be held at the Waretown United Methodist Church, 27 Bryant Rd., on March 4 at 1 p.m. A time of fellowship will follow the service, which was written by Church Women United of Cuba with the theme “Receive Children, Receive Me” based on Biblical Scripture

World Day Of Prayer To Be Held At Churchfound in Mark 10:14-15. In addition to participants from the Waretown United Methodist Church, other churches represented will be St. Mary of the Pines RC Church – Manahawkin, St. Francis RC Church – Beach Haven, Zion Lutheran Church – Bar-negat Light, Holy Innocence – Beach Haven, Holy Trinity Lutheran – Beach Haven, Terrace and Kynett United Methodist Churches – Long Beach Island, and Manahawkin United Meth-odist Church – Manahawkin. For further information, call Barbara at 609-660-0951.

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Foun-dation for Vocational Technical Education will host the 20th Annual International Chef’s Night Out on March 7 at the Pine Belt Arena from 6 to 9 p.m. Over 50 area restaurants, caterers, bakeries, specialty stores and beverage distributors are expected to participate. For the $50 admission fee, attendees may sample an extensive variety of sweet and savory delicacies as well as some of the area’s fine wines and beverages.

In addition to the food and beverage offerings there will be a 50/50 raffle, themed gift basket raffles and door prizes. Tickets are $50 in advance and $60 at the door. To purchase tickets go to ocvtschefsnightout.org. For more information, call Alicia Carney at 732-286-5670 ext. 3212 or Sharon Noble at 732-473-3100 ext. 3177. All proceeds benefit the Ocean County Foun-dation for Vocational Technical Education.

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February 8, 6 p.m. – Italian Cultural Society of LBI. Please call branch for program details and to register. February 9 and 23, 9:30 a.m. – Water-color Drop-in for Seniors. Practice with watercolor artist Pat Morgan. Bring your own supplies. February 11 and 12, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; February 13, 9 a.m. to noon – Friends of the Island Library Book Sale. Find some great books for great prices while helping the Friends help the LBI Library at this 2½ day event. February 16, 1 p.m. – Adult Writers’ Group. Sponsored by the Friends of the Island Library. February 17, 7 p.m. – Gaming Fun. Come in and get your game on with board games, cards and fun Wii games. Sponsored by the Friends of the Island library. For ages 13 to 18 only. Drop In. February 18, 10:30 a.m. – Totally Tod-dler. Fun for 1s, 2s and 3s. Register each child individually. February 18, 1 p.m. – Black Indians Storytelling. With music, storytelling, sign language and dance, you will learn about the similarities of both the Black culture and the Native American culture. Using traditional Native American and African teachings, attendees will learn of women’s roles, the teachings of love and respect for Mother Earth and love for each other. Sponsored by the Friends of the Island Library. February 19, noon – Friday Afternoon Movie. February 19, 3:45 p.m. – Books at the Beach: A Book Club for Kids. Discuss the book, participate in fun activities, share a snack and win cool prizes. For third grade reading levels and up. Home-schooled families welcome.

The library is located at 217 S Central Ave, Beach Haven. These programs are free and open to the public. Please register online at www.theoceancountylibrary.org or by calling 609-494-2480.

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February 22, 7 p.m. – Madame CJ Walker: Self-Made Woman. Sarah Breedlove, known as Madame CJ Walk-er, was a 19th Century entrepreneur and an early civil rights advocate. She revo-lutionized the hair care and cosmetics in-dustry, becoming America’s first female, self-made millionaire. As a member of the NAACP, she was instrumental in their efforts to make lynching a federal crime. Dr. Daisy Century portrays Ma-dame CJ Walker describing her life and work in this living history presentation. This program is produced by the Amer-ican Historical Theatre, and is funded by the Horizons Speakers Bureau of the NJ Council for the Humanities, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. February 26, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Coun-ty Connection bus. Information about programs and services available to the public through the various departments of Ocean County Government. Staff answer questions about senior services, veteran’s services and many of the other programs and services funded by the Board of Freeholders. February 26, noon – Friday Afternoon Movie. February 29, 2 p.m. – Monday After-noon Movie: “Leap Year.” This romantic comedy follows one woman’s determined quest to get married to the perfect guy. Register. (PG) 100 min. February 29, 7 p.m. – Sadie Hawkins Day Celebration. Do you know who Sadie Hawkins was? Come learn about the origins of Sadie Hawkins Day with songs from Paul DeNoia, and celebrate the traditional role reversal of this spe-cial day. Sponsored by the Friends of the Island Library.

LONG BEACH – Long Beach Township announced there will be limited access to Joan Road in Holgate due to sewer infrastructure repair. Use caution in this area.

MANAHAWKIN – Stockton University’s Manahawkin Instructional Site will host a Lunch and Learn lecture, “The Porajamos: The Fate of the European Roma (Gypsies) Under the Third Reich,” on February 19. The Porajamos or the Romani Genocide is often neglected when studying the horrors of World War II and the Holocaust. This presen-tation will give audience members a better understanding of the Roma/Sinti (gypsy) community and what happened to many of them during the era of the Third Reich. Presenter Andrea Heymann is in her last

semester of graduate school and will be grad-uating from Stockton University in May with a Master of Arts in Holocaust and Genocide Studies. The free event, which provides lunch, will be held at the Manahawkin Instructional Site, located at 712 E. Bay Ave., at noon. Attendees are requested to R.S.V.P. by calling 609-626-3883. For more information on activities and classes at the Manahawkin Instructional Site, visit Stockton.edu/Manahawkin or call 609-626-3883.

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MANAHAWKIN – In the second installment of a three part series, Dr. Jason Wong, orthopedic sur-geon at SOMC (Southern Ocean Medical Center), presented an impressive lesson at Southern Re-gional High School for students in the AP Biol-ogy and Anatomy and Physiology classes. This is the ninth year of the cooperative venture be-tween Southern Regional High School and Southern Ocean Medical Center. Dr. Wong began the presentation by review-ing the education and steps needed to become an orthopedic surgeon. He explained the rig-ors of his fourteen years of medical training after high school before he set out to practice medicine on his own. He went on to explain how his practice deals with bones, muscles and joints in treating arthritis, fractures, strains and sprains. He took the students from minor injuries to major joint replacements. Also in attendance was Steve LaCapria. His company, Zimmer Tri-State, provides orthopedic implants. La-Capria assists in the operating room providing

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NEW JERSEY – The Garden State Latebirds, a club dedicated to Ford’s iconic Thunderbirds, is holding its annual membership drive throughout New Jersey for Thunderbird car enthusiasts who either have a Thunderbird or wish they did. The club, established in 1992, offers events, technical advice, a newsletter, quarterly meet-

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Ocean County Free Caregiver ConferenceFitness and Wellness Center, 700 Route 9 South., on March 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This event is free. R.S.V. P. to 973-586-4300.

FORKED RIVER – The Lacey Lightning team will host a fundraiser comedy show on February 27. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m. The headliner is Chris Monty, stand-up come-dian and actor on HBO’s new series “Vinyl” and the fourth season of “Orange Is The New Black.” The show will also feature Adam Lu-

cidi and be hosted by Joel Richardson. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. It will be held at Forked River Knights of Columbus, 15 East Lacey Rd. Attendees are welcome to bring their own drinks and food. For more information, email [email protected].

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Ocean County Administration Building, Toms River. With Ocean County Freeholder Director John C. Bartlett Jr., holding the Bible, Ocean County Counsel John C. Sahradnik Jr. administered the oath of office. Haines was appointed to a seat on the Freeholder Board by the Ocean County Republican Committee on January 26. She succeeds Freeholder James F. Lacey who retired from the Freeholder Board on

down by vehicle malfunctions. “We got rid of the older ones, and it made a big differ-ence in breakdowns. I’m very happy with how it went. When they’re older, they just can’t take the pounding.” Clearing snow from county buildings and parks cost an additional $40,000 Vicari said. “It’s a team effort, as it always is in Ocean County,” said Vicari. Jackson, Brick and Plumsted townships all received the highest snow totals, well over 20 inches and close to 30 inches in some areas, officials said. A testament to the power of the storm

near the immediate shore, a lightning ar-rester and 100 foot-high flag pole on the Mantoloking Bridge, which connects Brick Township and Mantoloking, broke off its base during the storm due to high winds. “Those survived Sandy, and they both blew over in this storm,” said Freeholder Gerry Little. The felled apparatus led to a short closure of the bridge during the storm. “They were fishing it out of the bay today,” Curcio said at the January 27 meeting of the freeholder board, with the expectation that the equipment might be able to be salvaged. “We’re a coastal county, we’re used to it, and we’re prepared to deal with what comes our way,” said Freeholder John C. Bartlett. “It was a heavy snow to move.”

December 31. Haines, a Toms River resident and a life-time resident of Ocean County, has served in the state Assembly, as New Jersey Lot-tery Director and on the Dover Township (Toms River) Committee. She is the second woman in the history of the County to serve on the Board. Hazel Gluck, Lakewood, was the first woman to serve as a Freeholder. A formal swearing in ceremony was scheduled for during the Freeholder meeting scheduled for 4 p.m., February 3 at the county Administration Building.

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WARETOWN – There will be a blood drive at Waretown Elementary School, 64 Railroad Avenue, on February 17 from 3 to 8 p.m. To donate blood, you must be between 17 and 76 years old, though 16 year-olds can donate with a parental consent form, and those 76 and over can donate with a doctor’s note. You must weigh at least 110

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OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Health Department is offering seasonal influ-enza and pneumococcal vaccination sites in the coming months. Influenza and pneumonia vaccinations are free if you are enrolled in Medicare Part B. If not enrolled in Medicare Part B, or you have a Medicare Managed Care Plan, the cost will be $20 (cash or check). All people 6 months of age and older should get vaccinated against seasonal flu every year. Children younger than 6 months are at high risk of serious flu illness but are too young to be vaccinated. People who care for them should be vaccinated instead. Vaccination is especially important for pregnant women and people with chronic diseases. Some of the flu vaccines offered at the OCHD Flu Clinics this year will protect you against four different flu virus strains. Three choices of vaccine are available: “regular” dose injection in the muscle for all people ages 6 months or older; “high-dose”

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I’m always surprised by how often people talk about so-called “convenience” foods - meals that have been prepared in advance and are sold in supermarkets either ready to serve or to reheat and eat. As a result, time and again home cooks are putting food that is past its prime on their dining tables. It’s often pumped up with salt, sugar and all sorts of additives that aren’t good for anyone. To me, convenience has a different mean-ing. The trick is to start with good, fresh ingredients. Cook them simply, in ways that highlight their natural flavor, color, texture and goodness, and combine them with sea-sonings that pay the perfect complement to those qualities. Let me show you what I mean by sharing one - well, actually, two - recipes from WolfgangPuckCookingSchool.com. One is linguine with shrimp and pesto; the other is a companion recipe for my pesto sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight supper and yet special enough for a casual dinner par-ty, the pasta recipe features plump shrimp and easy-to-find dried linguine noodles, all seasoned with the lively flavors of fresh basil, garlic and extra-virgin olive oil. Those seasonings themselves are the principal in-gredients of the pesto, a classic pasta sauce from Genoa, Italy. The preparation gets its name from a Latin word that means “to pound or crush,” a descriptive reference to the mortar and pestle that are traditionally used to reduce the ingredients to a thick, luscious paste. But, as you’ll learn from the recipe here and from the high-definition video lesson in my school, you can make the sauce far more quickly and easily with a food processor. Also, note that the version of pesto I offer doesn’t have the Parmesan cheese often included in a pesto recipe. That’s because the sauce doesn’t keep as well if you blend cheese in it right away, as well as the fact that I find the Parmesan can mask rather than highlight the fresh, sweet flavor of the shrimp. Instead of the usual cheese you might expect to be sprinkled over each serving, I use a garnish of oil-toasted bread-crumbs for a deliciously crunchy contrast. You’ll also be surprised to learn that the entire main course takes a matter of min-utes to prepare once the water is boiling for the pasta. One taste and you’ll understand that real ingredients you cook for yourself can become the ultimate expression of convenience. QUICK AND EASY PESTO SAUCE

Makes about 2 cups (500 mL) 10 garlic cloves, peeled3/4 cup (185 mL) pine nuts, toasted in a low oven or a dry saucepan over low heat4 cups (1 L) packed fresh basil leaves only1 cup (250 mL) extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt In a mini chopper, a blender or a food

processor fitted with the stainless-steel blade, combine the garlic, pine nuts, basil and olive oil. Blend or process, until smoothly pureed, stopping several times as needed to scrape down the side of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Season to taste with salt. To store, pour into airtight containers and store in the refrigerator for up to several days; or freeze for up to several months, thawing in the refrigerator before use.

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Serves 4 3 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup (60 mL) ex-tra-virgin olive oil 3/4 cup (185 mL) coarse dry breadcrumbs such as pankoKosher salt 12 ounces (375 g) linguine About 2 dozen large shrimp, peeled and deveinedFreshly ground black pepper or white pepper2 or 3 pinches crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 cup (125 mL) dry white wine 1/3 cup (85 mL) pesto sauce (see recipe), or store-bought pesto sauce2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley, plus small sprig for garnish Heat 3 tablespoons of the oil in a heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the breadcrumbs. Stir to coat evenly with the oil. Cook until the crumbs are evenly browned and crisp, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Season with salt. Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, tender but still slightly chewy, following the manufactur-er’s suggested cooking time. Remove and reserve 1 cup pasta cooking liquid from the pot. Drain the pasta through a colander. Heat the remaining 1/4 cup (60 mL) oil in a heavy large skillet over high heat. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper and add them to the skillet. Toss until the shrimp begin to turn opaque, about 2 minutes. Add the chili flakes, then the wine. Cook, stirring and scraping to deglaze the pan, until the wine evaporates and the shrimp are just cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes longer. Add the pesto and butter, and toss to coat the shrimp with the sauce. Taste and adjust the seasonings, then stir in 2 tablespoons of the reserved pasta cooking liquid. Add the drained pasta and chopped parsley to the skillet. Return the skillet to medium-high heat. Toss to coat the pasta and heat the dish through, 1 to 2 minutes, adding more pasta cooking liquid by the tablespoon if the sauce seems dry. Twist about a fourth of the linguine onto a two-pronged carving fork and transfer to a serving plate, easing off the pasta to form a mound. Repeat for three more servings. Distribute the shrimp evenly among the plates. Sprinkle generously with the bread-crumbs. Garnish with parsley sprigs.

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By Jeraldine Saunders

Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Avoid ag-gravations by remaining active. In the week to come you could end up at odds with a partner over shared finances or resources. Burn off worries and cares by exercising or finding other suitable distractions.TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Fool’s names and fool’s faces are often seen in public places. In the upcoming week you may hide behind the curtains when the stage lights are turned on to guarantee the attention is placed on someone else.GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Concentrate on completing common objectives. You may have self-interest in mind when tackling at-taining a goal or a project this week. Do what is best for everyone concerned even if it means a minor sacrifice.CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t heed your needs. A plethora of fantasies could mag-nify your dissatisfaction with the status quo. This isn’t the week to make major investments, ask someone to share your life or to interview for a new job.LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You may be too gullible for your own good as this week unfolds. You could easily become embroiled in debates if you ignore the fine print or make an error of judgment. A new romantic attraction could cause trouble.VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Polish and brighten your sterling reputation as this week unfolds. Take steps to insure you are known as someone who follows through on promises and gets the job done. Sidestep major decisions or commitments.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Chance meetings with those who are beacons of sincer-ity may offer an opportunity to receive sound advice. Wait until next week to make your most important decisions about major purchases or financial affairs.SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You would offer an aperitif to a thief. Your generous nature may be blind to the faults of others in the week to come. You could be kind hearted even when it isn’t appropriate. If fooled you may become angry.SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Ham-sters on a treadmill only give the appearance of progress. The more you try to gain ground the easier you lose it. You might spin your wheels if you attempt to start a new enterprise or project this week.CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don’t be put off by minor differences in opinions or backgrounds. Be especially cautious about how you spend your pennies in the week ahead. You could be attracted to deceptive get rich schemes.AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Put the can opener away before you open that can of worms. In the week ahead you may voice imaginary fears or succumb to wishful thinking. You may find yourself challenged to keep your temper in hand.PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don’t overestimate your abilities. The stars may bring mixed blessings in the week ahead. You should focus on ways to fulfill existing commitments. Be crystal clear about your expectations and promises.(c) 2015 TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.

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