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By Catherine Galioto TOMS RIVER – A county proj-ect to restore the Superstorm San-dy-damaged Cattus Island Park main building is now underway, with the Cooper Environmental Center possibly reopening in July. The $905,000 project keeps much of the original design of the center, where animal and floral specimens, meeting space, bird-watching and other special events were held until Sandy flooded the building. The reconstruction adds Americans with Disability Act ac-cess elements, and uses materials that would withstand a storm like Sandy, officials said. County officials said an opening date has not yet been set. After the construction contract is complet-ed, the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation will be installing new exhibits throughout the newly renovated Cooper Envi-ronmental Center. Jake’s Branch County Park nature center is now the home of the species housed before the storm at Cooper. Currently, all interior demolition has been completed and framing of new interior walls is 90 percent complete. All rough mechanical installations (electric, HVAC and plumbing, was also 90 percent complete as of presstime.

–Photos courtesy Ocean County Parks Dept.The Cattus Island main building, the Cooper Environmental Center, has its reconstruction underway and is expected to open sometime in July.

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County officials said the exterior demolition is nearing completion and the decking around the nature center is in the process of being replaced. The new windows have been installed and he exterior sheeting has been replaced. Also work on the ADA compliant ac-

cess ramp has begun. The roof has been repaired and the new exterior entrances to the bathrooms have been framed in. Bartlett said previously that the project was held up by compli-cated permits needed to pursue the project. Depending on which

option was used, the county could have faced costs to raise the build-ing to new flood standards, demol-ish it and erect it elsewhere, or use storm-resistant materials. Using those materials proved to be the better option, Bartlett said. The

By Catherine Galioto TOMS RIVER – Toms River Chabad has filed suit in federal court against the township zoning board, saying its civil rights had been violated amid a “rising tide of anti-Semitism.” The Chabad received several zon-ing violations in 2014 and 2015, after the township received com-plaints on activities at the Church Road home of Rabbi Moshe Gou-rarie, the founder of the Chabad. He testified before the zoning board in December that there is a class of five to seven young chil-dren who meet to learn at his home once a week for about two hours, but that it is not a school operation. There are religious study groups and prayer events weekly, he said, mostly attended by adults in their 60s and 70s. The group is heavily engaged in charitable efforts and its mission is to share the princi-ples of Judaism for those who want to learn more, he said. The Chabad is applying for a use

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–Photo by Catherine GaliotoThe December meeting turnout for the Chabad application packed Toms River High School North auditorium.

By J. Mark Mutter TOMS RIVER – As we gear up for the Township’s 250th Anni-versary, a test of your knowledge of our early history:1. This Native American tribe inhabited the area that became Toms River when the first Euro-peans settled here in the 1600’s: a. The Susquehannock b. The Delaware c. The Lenni Lenape

Test Your Early Toms River History d. The Raritan2. The first Europeans to settle in our area were: a. Dutch b. British c. French d. Spanish3. He settled here, circa 1685, and married the local indigenous peo-ple’s chieftain’s daughter: a. Thomas Luker b. Thomas Pickering

c. Thomas Gage d. Thomas Aquinas4. How did Toms River get its name? a. By order of Anne, Queen of Great Britain, in 1712. b. A British colonial map, dated 1712, first depicted “Tom’s River.” c. The New Jersey Gazette, a colonial-era newspaper, first re-ported, in 1712, establishment of a new community along a river.

d. We don’t know.5. Our Township came into legal existence by: a. A patent issued by the King of England b. A royal charter signed by the King c. A County Court Order d. An Act of the Royal As-sembly 6. This Governor signed the

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permit process involved wetland protected areas as well. “When the work is done the building will once again be the centerpiece for the park

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and will be much more resilient should nature decide to flood it again,” said Free-holder John C. Bartlett Jr., who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation. “We are looking forward to the completion of the work and the reopening of the environmental center.”

variance for these activities. The home is zoned residential. The controversial application recently packed the high school auditorium with more than a thousand residents, hearing testimony before the zoning board in December for several hours. At times the crowd yelled its opposition to Gourarie’s statements or those of his attorney, Chris-topher Costa. At that meeting, the zoning board ruled the Chabad will need to file a use variance. That will be heard at the zoning board meeting April 14. Though Gourarie said the events at his home are attended by only a few families, folks in opposition said the application has the potential to add traffic and to diminish quality of life. Others took issue with the tax-exempt status of a building that is a house, operating as something else, in a residential zone. A petition garnering thousands of signa-tures has been circulating, and residents of Kennilworth Drive, across from the Chabad, have hired Sonny Liston as an opposition attorney in the zoning board proceedings. Those proceedings have been resched-uled several t imes to accommodate crowds. The current date before the zon-ing board is April 14 at Toms River High School North’s auditorium.

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However, on March 22, the lawsuit was filed seeking to overturn the zon-ing board’s December decision that the Chabad should apply for a use variance. The lawsuit, filed by Roman Storzer of Storzer & Greene of New York, in con-junction with Christopher Costa of Ken-ny Chase & Costa, claims that the town violated the Chabad Center’s freedom of religion and equal protection rights by de-nying it the right to operate as a religious center in a residential zone. Specifically, the lawsuit claims the 14th Amendment guarantee of equal protection under the law. It also alleges violations of the federal Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act and the Fair Housing Act. The lawsuit also claims the township has “systematically discriminated” against religious groups such as his, since 2009, when it changed the zoning of Gourarie’s section of Church Road to prohibit church-es from operating there. The plaintiff has experienced “signifi-cant anti-Semitic hostility by Defendants and the local community and directly contrary to state law, the Township and Board have prohibited the Plaintiffs’ use of the Property as a clergy residence,” the lawsuit states. Citing social media and petition com-ments from the public using inflammatory and anti-Semitic language, the lawsuit also mentions recent graffiti at a township park.

TOMS RIVER – Toms River Regional School Board recently honored Toms River North student Alexander King for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. Alex is a member of troop 114 of Beachwood. “I like scouting because it’s fun. I like camping the best. My favorite trip was sleeping on the USS Massachusetts,” King said. “My brother made his Eagle two years ago. I looked at him and made it my goal to achieve it too.”

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Scout Honored For Project Alex completed his Eagle Scout project by creating 12 dog waste stations in Pine Beach. TRHS North Principal Ed Keller said, “As an Eagle Scout myself, I know how difficult it is to fulfill all of the requirements. To be able to overcome the obstacles that he has, says a great deal about Alex, his family, and his troop.” Pictured below , left to right, Board of Education Vice President Loreen Torrone, King and Board member Ben Giovine.

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document creating our Township: a. William Livingston b. William Franklin c. Richard Howell d. William Paterson7. Our Township – then known as the “Town of Dover” – was formed out of what then existing colonial municipality: a. Shrewsbury b. Stafford c. Barnegat d. Monmouth8. Why is it ironic that William Frank-lin signed the charter establishing our township? a. He adamantly opposed our creation during the debates in the Royal Assembly. b. He lived here, as a young man, but abandoned rural life for the more urbane ways of Philadelphia and New York c. He imposed a special tariff on all salt that was produced in Toms River at the Shelter Cove salt works. d. After the Battle of Yorktown, during the Revolutionary War, he sent 100 loy-alists to Toms River to attack and destroy the patriot village of Toms River9. What made Toms River such a patriot stronghold during the Revolutionary War? a. A nearby inlet from the bay to the ocean existed in the 1700’s which gave privateers easy access to the port of Toms River

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b. A long history of local opposition to the British monarchy c. Parliament’s oppressive “Townshend Acts” – taxes on commodities - - which severely impacted the local economy. d. The strong influence of the Whigs in local politics10. Joshua Huddy defended Toms River as captain of the patriot blockhouse. He was not from Toms River. How was it that he came to our village? a. He was a well-known patriot from Colts Neck in Monmouth County who had fought the British since the beginning of the Rev-olutionary War b. The citizens of Toms River requested in December 1781 for him to be sent here to defend the village c. He was ordered to Toms River by Gov-ernor William Livingston in January 1782. d. All of the above11. What happened to Governor William Franklin after the Declaration of Indepen-dence was approved? a. He sailed to London for his safety b. He declared his allegiance to America c. He was arrested d. He resigned from office12. The battle of Toms River ended in a rout. The blockhouse was overrun, nine patriots were killed, Huddy was captured, and the village was burned to the ground. How long was the battle? a. Two days b. Twenty minutes c. Overnight from dusk to dawn d. A week’s siege

Answers 1. C. The Lenni Lenape-New Jersey’s Native Americans. 2. B. The British. While New Jersey was a Dutch Colony until 1664, the area of modern day Toms River was first settled by the British. 3. A. Thomas Luker -- originally from England, he first came to Massachusetts and later migrated here. 4. B. When New Jersey was a British colony in the 1700’s, numerous maps were drawn up including one noting “Tom’s River” -- a tributary where Thomas Luker lived alongside with his Lenni Lenape wife. The 1712 map continued through British rule, but as time went by, the apostrophe was lost to history. 5. D. By Act of the Royal Assembly of New Jersey. All choices in this question were other ways in which colonial municipali-ties were created during the period known as the “Royal Province” of New Jersey of 1702 to 1776. 6. A. William Franklin – Benjamin’s son-signed the document which is known as a “charter.” He was the last Royal Governor of New Jersey. 7. A. Shrewsbury Township in Monmouth County. Shrewsbury was one of the first mu-nicipalities in New Jersey. It was created in 1693. Over time, numerous new towns were taken from parts of it including Stafford and Dover Township (now Toms River). 8. D. Loyal to the bitter end, William Frank-lin ordered that Toms River be attacked in the hope of re-starting the Revolutionary

War and to gain vengeance against the patriot village. 9. All answers are possible -- but the best historically documented answer is “A” -- a nearby inlet, known as “Cranberry Inlet” existed in the area of modern day Ortley Beach. It gave privateers easy access to Toms River’s port. Encouraged by the Continental Congress, patriot ships were authorized to engage in legal piracy to take “prizes” from British ships. Toms River thrived on this trade. Cranberry Inlet was closed by a storm in 1812 and never re-opened. 10. D. All of the above. 11. C. He was arrested by order of the Pro-vincial Congress of New Jersey, but later released in a prisoner-of-war exchange in 1778 and became President of the Board of Associated Loyalists headquarter in New York City. 12. B. Twenty minutes. While we proudly refer to it as a “battle” -- compared to other fighting in New Jersey, such as at Trenton, Princeton, and Monmouth, it was more of a “skirmish” involving only a small group of men -- about 25 patriots and 100 loyalists. Next month’s column: After the battle of Toms River, our town re-builds from out of the ashes and becomes the seat of the newly created Ocean County.–J. Mark Mutter is the Toms River Town-ship Clerk and Historian. He is Chairman of the Semiquincentennial Committee that is planning the Township’s 250th anniver-sary in 2017.


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Our area is experiencing another population boom. But unlike the development of decades past, which spread across the area to create the suburbs, senior communities and tourist enclaves now ag-ing in Ocean County, the most recent boom is taking place in and around Lakewood. The 2010 Census – its num-bers now six year’s out of date -- put the population of Lake-wood at 92,843. The 2000 Census for Lakewood was 60,352, and in 1990, 45,048. To put it mildly, it has been hard for Ocean County and Howell to keep up with that growth. The roads are traf-fic-jammed, the infrastruc-ture is burdened. New resi-dents and visitors are sharing roads that were built for neigh-borhoods decades ago. Unfortunately, the wheels of bureaucracy can’t seem to keep up. Despite decades of local advocacy calling for the dualization of Route 9 through Ocean County, the most recent study and plans for the road do not recom-mend such action. Another project is coming to put a southbound exit 83 from the Garden State Parkway onto Route 571, less than a mile south of its intersection

I am writing this letter on the feast day of St. Patrick, but the subject is about vehicular homi-cides. I was appalled by the death by auto of New Jer-sey State Trooper Sean E. Cullen as he was respond-ing to a crash on New Jer-sey Highway 295. In my opinion the driver who killed him should be held accountable. There are huge signs on the Garden State Parkway demanding drivers to slow down and move away from emer-gency vehicles who are responding to a call. In another closer, related death by auto is the case of Ocean Gate Patrolman Jason C. Marles who was returning from a special d runk dr iver detail on Thanksgiving Day sev-eral years ago. The driver of the vehicle who killed Patrolman Morales was intoxicated, yet I read recently that he may only be incarcerated for about eight years. Both Trooper Cullen and Patrolman Morales r i sked thei r l ives and their deaths should never have happened. However, these deaths will continue unless severe penalties are handed down by the judicial system. Addi-tionally, drivers need to slow down and stop using their vehicles as weapons of destruction.Marilyn MillerToms River

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With the recent United Nations vote, the interna-tional community takes an important step away from hollow rhetoric and toward realistic diplomacy to reach the shared goal of a denuclearized Korean Peninsula. Expanding and strength-ening both U.S. and U.N. sanctions speaks volumes about the international commitment to enforce inter nat ional wil l in a language North Korea’s rogue regime can under-stand: aggressive, material consequences for hostile,

The State of New Jersey has proven itself to be in-capable of honest self-gov-ernment, with constant arrests of public officials in a political environment filled with nepotism, cro-nyism, fraud, deceit, and mismanagement. Much of our problems stem from municipal gov-ernment and it doesn’t take much to begin to see the is-sues. New Jersey, with 565 municipalities, numbers more than the substantially larger State of California’s 482. New Jersey has 8.9 million people. California has 38.8 million. Since the term of Gov-ernor Christie, and nu-merous other ethically lacking politicians before him, it is known that a new direction is needed for New Jersey. Clearly we have the money, talent, and innovation to operate an effective government, but the problem is the culture of corruption. Let’s suspend New Jer-sey’s statehood and be-come a federal district, under direct control of the U.S. Congress for a set period of time (such as ten years), in order to rebuild our state institutions in a

with Route 9. Whether this will help motorists get around or simply create a higher traffic load in that intersec-tion, that is an answer traffic experts and engineers need to look at more finely, before the first spades break ground. Towns develop and update their master plans, showing where each road – whether actual or a paper street – sits. Roads that once seemed like quiet neighborhood thorough-fares are now bursting with faster moving vehicles trying to avoid the traffic-jammed main roads. These master plans may be updated regularly, with new ordinances and revisions before town government to help match the existing and proposed development plans. Then, our local governments wade through funding re-quests or act to approve capital projects to improve the roads to handle their new capacity. While such action does take time, it needs to be put higher on the priority list. Area traf-fic, vehicle and pedestrian safety and even simple road maintenance are all factors needing constant addressing, and will only become more important as the population boom continues.

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TOMS RIVER – Spring is here and there are plenty of activities and events coming up in Toms River for the entire family to enjoy. Toms River Township is the only municipality in the State of New Jersey that manages an oceanfront beach, a golf course, an ice rink and first class playground facilities. The Recreation Depart-ment has opened registra-tion for numerous spring sports and activities that engages family members of all ages. Spring pro-grams include Color Me Mine ceramics, adult and youth yoga, running, game night, open gym, pilates and adult and high school mixed volleyball. For de-tailed information on these

OCEAN COUNTY – Con-gressman Tom MacArthur announced that the state of New Jersey has received a major disaster declaration to help communities recov-er from the Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm that occurred January 22 to 24. Public Assistance for emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities has been designated for

NEW JERSEY – Con-gressman Tom MacAr-thu r responded to the Inspector General report on Superstorm Sandy Na-t ional Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims.

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Spring Is Here With Lots Of Activitiesprograms, please click on the link below. tomsriv-er township.com/index.php/forms-downloads?-folder=Recreation Warmer weather means it’s time to hit the links. Golfers can visit the Bey Lea Golf Course, located on Bay Avenue (across from police headquarters). This professional 18-hole golf course is home to several leagues, tournaments, and local high school teams. All golfers should make t-times by logging on to beylea.chelseareservations.com or calling 732-736-8889. The web site will allow all golfers to book t-times 5 days in advance and will allow golfers with a Bey Lea Resident ID card to request

tee-times up to seven days in advance. If you’re looking to cool down or stay out of the sun, Winding River Ice Rink is a good place to go. Winding River is comprised of both an outdoor ice rink and an indoor-ice rink, provid-ing outstanding programs throughout the year. The rinks are home to public skating, various youth and adult hockey leagues, figure skating, and several teen events during the school year. The course can be reached at 732-244-0720. It’s hard to believe it, but summer is right around the corner and registration is underway for the Town-ship’s summer camp. The Toms River Youth Services

Department has planned an exciting schedule of trips, games, sports and arts and crafts. Children must be between 6 and 11 years of age at time of registra-tion and residents of Toms River. Proof of age may be required. The eight-week camp will begin June 27 and end on August 19. Families must create an account for all Youth Services programs at register.communitypass.net/tomsriver and choose Toms River in the drop down box. Beach badges for Ortley Beach and Shelter Cove go on sale April 1. Seasonal beach badges are $35 and $15 for seniors (must show proof of age). Badges can be purchased at the Recre-

ation Administration Office or the Toms River Senior Center on Garfield Avenue, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. In February, the Council unanimously passed an ordinance that waives beach fees for all active U.S. military, mili-tary reservists and military retirees, their spouses or civil union partners and de-pendent children. You must present a valid military identification card. In addition to Township programs and activities, the Senior Center on Garfield Avenue has scheduled an Open House on April 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Open House is a great op-portunity for the public to understand the services the

Senior Center provides and for family and friends to get to know current members. Stop by and meet the staff and volunteers, take a tour, check out activities and programs the Center has to offer, participate in free screenings and enjoy re-freshments and door prizes. We hope you find plenty to do this spring and summer in Toms River! For more in-formation on any of our pro-grams or facilities, please contact the Department of Recreation at 732-341-1000, ext. 8415.

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The report was entitled by the Inspector General, “FEMA Does Not Provide Adequate Oversight of Its National Flood Insurance Wr ite You r Ow n Pro -gram.” In March of 2015, CBS’s “60 Minutes,” interviewed a senior FEMA off icial who told v iewers that thousands of Superstorm Sandy victims had been

wrongfully denied insur-ance claims due to corrupt and fraudulent practices. Following the release of this interview, Congress-man MacArthur called on FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate to resign and for the federal govern-ment to launch a formal investigation into these allegations. The repor t of that investigation was

recently released and con-cluded that FEMA lacked the internal controls nec-essa r y to manage and mitigate NFIP’s funds, placing them at risk for f raud, waste, abuse or mismanagement. “Today’s findings come as no surprise,” said Con-g ressma n MacA r t hu r. “Last year we witnessed severe incompetence and

systemic failure. Now, al-most a year after the fact, we know FEMA has failed to provide the appropriate oversight and cont rols necessary to assist the most vulnerable victims. I again call on Administra-tor Craig Fugate to resign and for a new Adminis-t rator to more act ively manage this vital program and eliminate the layers of

bureaucracy that plague FEMA and leave federal employees unaccount-able for mismanagement of federal resources that are meant to help disaster vict ims. The people of New Jersey have been wronged and we must hold the appropr iate par t ies accountable and prevent anything like this from happening in the future.”

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both Burlington and Ocean counties. Last month, Con-gressman MacArthur joined a bipartisan group from the New Jersey delegation urg-ing the President to allocate emergency funds to the state to assist with storm cleanup. Individuals that sustained damage during the storm will now be eligible for di-saster relief through FEMA. “New Jersey is no stranger to severe storms or natural

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April:Craft Fair and Flea Market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center, Leisure Knoll, Whit-

ing. Call Art at 732-657-9423.Paint Party from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Holiday Heights First Aid Squad building, 120 Prince Charles Drive.

Tickets are $35 and will be sold on Thurs-day mornings from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the clubhouse and also at the auxiliary’s regular monthly meeting on April 5. Cheese, crackers, water and soda will be served. Feel free to bring your own wine.The American Legion Auxiliary Annual Gift Auction from noon to 5 p.m. at Post 129, Church Road, Toms River. Admission is $8 per person.

The Manchester Township PTA invites the public to spend “A Night In Tuscany” at its 21st Annual

Spring Gift Auction at the Ramada Inn of Toms River, Route 9 North. The ticket form for the event can be found online at manchesterpta.org. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and auction ticket sales close at 7 p.m.

Celebrate Irish Arts Festival. A musical program commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Easter

Rising of 1916. Clan Suibhne and others will

recall the fight for Irish independence in music, song and lecture. This program will take place at 12:30 p.m. at the 6th Annual Celebrate Irish Arts Festival (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.), sponsored by Amergael, at St. Mary’s Parish on McKinley Ave., Manahawkin.

MAy:The Melodiers of Holiday City Berkeley will present The Melo-diers On Broadway on at 2 p.m. in

Clubhouse 2 on Port Royal Drive. Tickets are $5 at the door. As in the past, The Melodiers will also ask for donations of non-perishable food items to be donated to local food pantries.

English Tea at the Episcopal Church Women of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 180 Route 539,

from 2 to 4 p.m. The Episcopal Church Wom-en will also serve delicious tea sandwiches, scones, trifle and desserts served with tea on linens. Donation is $15. Contact Stefanie at 732-350-2904.

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TOMS RIVER–The Mathis Bridge will be closed now through approximately May 13 while construction crews begin the span’s deck replacement, the state Department of Transportation announced. The bridge is expected to reopen May 13 to accommodate the higher seasonal traffic through the summer. During construction, the Tunney Bridge will be converted to one-lane eastbound and two lanes westbound. According to the state DOT, crossover lanes on Route 37 have already been constructed at both approaches to the bridge and utilities

TOMS RIVER – St. Joseph’s Perpetual Ad-oration Chapel is a place of peaceful silence, spiritual refuge and of prayer before the Bless-ed Sacrament. The Chapel is visited hourly during the week by committed adorers from St. Joseph’s and surrounding parishes. Consider making a visit to the Adoration Chapel and joining fellow parishioners who have made a commitment to spend one regu-

have been relocated in advance, including new drainage to accommodate the lane conversion. This route will have lane restrictions for oversized loads and those motorists need-ing special permits should contact the NJ-DOT and Ocean County permitting offices. The NJDOT plans a total of three con-struction cycles which will require a full closure of the Mathis Bridge through 2018. Construction on the bridge will be minimal during the summer season. The Mathis and Tunney bridges connect Toms River to the Seaside barrier islands.

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TOMS RIVER – The Bey Lea Golf Course, located at 1536 N. Bay Ave, has the following hours: From now to end of April: on weekdays from 8 a.m. to dusk, and weekends from 7 a.m. to dusk. May: on weekdays from 7 a.m. to dusk, and weekends from 6 a.m. to dusk. June, July and August: on weekdays and weekends from 6 a.m. to dusk.

September and October: on weekdays from 8 a.m. to dusk, and weekends from 7 a.m. to dusk. November and December: on weekdays and weekends from 8 a.m. to dusk. All hours are subject to change according to weather and course conditions. For more information, visit tomsrivertownship.com/bey-lea-golf-course. To make a tee-time reservation, visit beylea.chelseareservations.com.

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Perpetual Adoration Chapellarly scheduled hour each week adoring, or to be included on the substitute list. It is the commitment of these parishioners that help make Perpetual Adoration possible for the community. Call John and Peggy to sign up or for additional information. Adoration Chapel: John/Peggy at 732-581-9463; Ann at 732-473-9727; or Deacon Romy at 732-240-4387.

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TOMS RIVER – Starting at the end of 2015, Mary Kotzas, president of the Charity Resale Shop in Toms River, has designat-ed the proceeds of the shop to be donated monthly to various small 501(3) charities such as Providence House, Ocean of Love, Interfaith Hospitality Network, Children’s Specialized Hospital and more added in the year ahead. In February, Maureen Schutz of Charity Resale Shop and Mark Kotzas of the Kot-zas Family Foundation, have donated to the Children’s Specialized Hospital. This foundation treats an estimated 30,000 children a year. Children’s Specialized Hospital originally started as a day camp for inner city kids. Ten women volunteers wanted to bring kids out of their urban environment to the hills of Westfield. However, when the kids arrived, the volunteers realized these children needed more than fresh air, they needed medical attention. Doctors, nurses and dentists in the local community donated their time and skills to the many needs of the children. The history of Children’s Specialized Hospital is important and relevant because it exemplifies how the hospital has always

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looked to the needs of the community and molded itself to meet those needs. When the polio epidemic hit in 1942, Children’s Specialized Hospital adapted and helped so many kids that by1945 admissions to Children’s Specialized were restricted to only polio patients. In the 1950’s when the cure for polio was discovered, the hospital went from treating children with polio to helping children with multiple disabilities resulting from traumatic injuries or children born with rare conditions or diagnosis. Now, Children’s Specialized Hospital is the nation’s leading provider of inpatient and outpatient care for children from birth to 21 years of age. The children who are treated at Children’s Specialized face spe-cial health challenges ranging from chronic illnesses and complex physical disabilities, like brain and spinal cord injuries, to de-velopmental and behavioral issues, like autism and mental health. At 13 different New Jersey locations, the pediatric spe-cialists partner with families to make the many innovative therapies and medical treatments more personalized and effective, so children can achieve more of their goals. To learn more about Children’s Special-ized, visit childrens-specialized.org.

TOMS RIVER – Beach badges for Ortley Beach and Shelter Cove go on sale April 1. Seasonal beach badges are $35, and $15 for seniors (must show proof of age). Badges can be purchased at the Recreation Administration Office or the Toms River Senior Center on Garfield Avenue, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. In February, the Town Council unanimously passed an ordinance that waives beach fees for all active U.S. military, military reservists and military retirees, their spouses or civil union partners and dependent children. You must present a valid military identification card. For more information on beach badges, visit tomsrivertownship.com.

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TOMS RIVER –The Department of Con-tinuing and Professional Education at Ocean County College is hosting a Career Night and Kids on Campus Open House on April 21 from 3 to 7 p.m. in the Ground Floor Lobby, Library (Bldg. #3), Ocean County College Main Campus, College Drive. Admission is free and open to the public. At Continuing and Professional Education’s Career Night and Kids on Campus Open House, you’ll learn about career and certificate programs in health care, business, technology and specialized careers. This Open House is a chance to check out Ocean County College’s fun and educational Kids on Campus Summer Camp programs. You can also visit the school’s Youth and Camp

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TOMS RIVER – Toms River Regional School District has one remaining day to register full-time kindergarten registration for eligible five-year-olds for September. Parents and guardians of eligible students will be required to pre-register and make an appointment online for in-person registration

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TOMS RIVER – The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College proudly presents Salut Salon on April 16 at 8 p.m. on the Main Stage of the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts, Building #12, OCC Main Campus, College Drive. Concert tickets: $29 adults, $26 seniors, $24 subscribers. The Salut Salon quartet, Angelika Bach-mann (violin), Iris Siegfried (violin and vocals), Anne-Monika von Twardowski (piano) and Sonja Lena Schmid (cello), know better than any other chamber music ensemble how to seduce their audience with passionate virtuosity, instrumental acrobatics, charm and a great sense of fun. The four “virtuosas” are convinced that a concert with classical music can be fun, not just for those playing the music, but for those listening, too. That’s why they

are surprisingly fond of doing things out of the ordinary. The fact that they don’t do salon music, for instance – contrary to what their name would lead you to expect – is just one of those things. They com-bine whatever can possibly be combined with their beloved classical music: tango, chansons, folk and film soundtrack – with virtuosic solos, cabaret-style show with artistic sketches, all with effortless flair and disarming self-irony. Salut Salon performs far beyond what concert-goers would expect of a conven-tional chamber music concert. These four women astound audiences time and again, not only those who are expecting to hear pure classical music, but also those who are averse to the classical genre. For tickets call the Grunin Center Box Office at Ocean County College, 732-255-0500 or purchase tickets online at tickets.ocean.edu. Visit grunincenter.org.

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TOMS RIVER – The Presbyterian Church of Toms River is holding a Spring Choral Concert on April 17 at 4 p.m. The Sanctuary Choir, PCTR’s Youth Choir and instrumen-talists will perform Robert Ray’s “Gospel Mass.” This contemporary English setting of

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Philharmonic To Perform Beethoven Symphonyvisiting GardenStatePhilharmonic.org. The documentary film April 23 is a spe-cial event offered to elevate the depth of the experience for those attending the GSP’s live concert of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 in May. Written and directed by Kerry Candaele, the film follows the impact of Beethoven’s last symphony on people’s lives around the world. Filmed on five continents and in 12 countries, “Following the Ninth” is the story of four people whose lives have been transformed, repaired and healed by the 9th’s message: Alle Menschen werden Bruder (All People Are Connected.) Admission to the April 23 movie show-ing is free to May 22 Beethoven’s Ninth ticket-holding patrons. For the documentary viewing by itself, it is a $5 per person donation.

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in 1785 and revised in 1803, with additions made by the composer. This special afternoon concert by the Garden State Philharmonic, under the direction of Anthony LaGruth, will be performed at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church on Hooper Avenue in Toms River. Concert tickets range from $12 to $48, with pricing options for senior citizens, students and groups of 10 or more. St. Joseph’s Food Pantry will be the GSP’s charity pairing partner for this program supporting the GSP’s 60th anniversary theme of feeding your soul and the hungry with music. For tickets and program information about “Following the Ninth” in April, Beethoven’s Ninth in May and other up-coming events, call 732-255-0460 or visit GardenStatePhilharmonic.org.

TOMS RIVER – On June 29 the Polish American Club of Toms River is heading to Caesars to see “My Mother’s Italian, My Fa-ther’s Jewish.” You will receive $25 slot play. On September 14, the club is heading to the Trump Taj for Barbara and Frank, the concert that never was with $25 slot play.

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Dear Joel My wife and I are both retired. I am writing because she may see this and realize that it’s her that I am referring to. Our house is filthy and disgusting. I can no longer look in the refrigerator. Our stove hasn’t been cleaned in months and the bathroom equally as dirty. Any suggestions as to how to change her?Answer: My suggestion is (as always) stop trying to change her and work on yourself. I see nothing in your letter that makes me feel that you are incapable of doing some house-work. Too often people can help

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Serves 4 2 pounds (1 kg) asparagus, preferably jumbo spearsKosher salt 2 cups (500 mL) fresh orange juice 1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh lemon juice 1 cup (250 mL) plain nonfat Greek yogurt Freshly ground white pepper 2 tablespoons grainy mustard 12 cherry tomatoes, halved, for garnishFresh chives, finely chopped, or edible flowers (such as chive blossoms), for garnish With a swivel-bladed vegetable peeler, strip off the tough outer layer from the bottom two thirds of each asparagus stalk, resting the stem end of each stalk on a work surface as you peel it. Cut off the tough end of each stalk with a sharp knife. In a pot large and wide enough to sub-merge all the asparagus, bring salted water to a boil over high heat. Meanwhile, fill a large mixing bowl with ice cubes and water and place it on the counter near the stove. Add the peeled asparagus to the boiling water. Cook the spears until al dente, ten-der but still slightly crisp, 4 to 5 minutes for jumbo spears or about 3 minutes for pencil-thin spears from the time the water returns to a boil. The tip of a small, sharp knife should easily pierce the thick part of a spear. As soon as the asparagus is done, use tongs to lift the spears out of the boiling water, and submerge them directly in the ice water. Leave to chill, about 30 seconds. Drain the spears well and transfer them to a tray lined with a clean kitchen towel. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve. As soon as you put the asparagus in the refrigerator, start preparing the sauce. In a medium nonreactive saucepan, combine the orange and lemon juices and bring them to a brisk simmer over high heat. Continue simmering, whisking occasionally and adjusting the heat as necessary to prevent the juices from boiling over, until the liquid has reduced to 1/3 to 1/2 cup (85 to 125 mL) and is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a measuring cup and leave to cool. In a medium bowl, whisk the yogurt until its texture has loosened up slightly. Season with salt and pepper. Add the mustard and stir with a whisk until well blended. Whisking continuously, gradually stir in the cooled juice reduction. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve. To serve the asparagus, arrange the spears on four chilled serving plates. Spoon a little sauce over them, garnish with cherry toma-toes, and sprinkle with chives or edible flowers. Pass extra sauce at the table.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Small things make a big difference. Write down your ideas and inspiring thoughts, make lists to prioritize your tasks and take note of all the most important details. In the week ahead you may move in lofty circles.TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Keep your goals firmly in mind. Minor spats can distract you this week. Fun and games might not be suitable for serious subjects or at the workplace, but some gentle teasing might smooth out little aggravations.GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The process of becoming more in tune with your surroundings requires processing information. In the week to come you may be more concerned about facts than fantasies. Domestic duties can be rewarding.CANCER (June 21-July 22): Forge ahead and achieve your goals. You may appear more sociable and outgoing in the upcoming week and may be more attractive to the opposite sex. It will be easy to focus your energies on sterling accomplishments.LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You can become the leader of the pack. You will have plenty of opportunity to show off your leadership skills and dedication in the week ahead. A powerful friend can exert influence on your behalf if asked.VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You will need to think about the direction new relationships should take. Demands on your resources could require a key decision in the week ahead. Enthu-siastically meet challenges of this type and rise to the occasion.LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Focus on

your work and improving your health as this week unfolds. You may have big dreams about money making activities as ideas for achieving your goals builds. If you apply yourself you can finish projects.SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Fake it until you make it. Throughout the week to come you may be able to put on a good front and appear more talented and accomplished than you really are. Someone may develop romantic ideas about you.SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Slow and easy does it. In the week to come make an effort to accept personal criticism with good grace and use it as a fulcrum to make improvements on many levels. Work hard and play harder.CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Have faith that the universe will reward your efforts. Rub the lamp and the genie might grant your wishes in the week ahead. Spend extra money to obtain your heart’s desire and you will be glad you did.AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In the week ahead you can take advantage of being mentally incisive. You possess the ability to grasp details in depth. You may need to bring rational thinking to bear on some stressful situations in the workplace.PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Just smile and play along. You can make headway on the career front in the week ahead by being pleasant and sociable. Share your schedule with loved ones so that your plans don’t cause a conflict with anyone else.(c) 2016 TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.

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