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June 17th, 2016 The Ocean County Gazette - www.ocgazette.news 1 The OC Gazette P.O. Box 577 Seaside Heights NJ 08751 On The Web at: www.ocgazette.news JUNE 17TH, 2016 VOL. 16 NO. 565 THIS WEEKS FREEHOLDER VICARI MEETS WITH THE CREW SHIP FUNDING ISSUE OF THE BERLIN AIRLIFT C-54 SPIRIT OF CANNOT BE Pages 10-11 Ocean County FREEDOM STATIONED AT MILLER AIRPARK ELIMINATED Featured Events FREEHOLDERS Pages 12-18 Around all the SAY Ocean County TOMS RIVER – Seniors Towns - News, navigating the often Information Events complicated maze of obtaining the proper health Pages 22-23 insurance information have Ocean County always been able to get help Library Weekend from State Health Insurance Events and Exhibits Program (SHIP) counselors who assist them in making Page - 26 informed decisions when it Long Beach Island comes to Medicare issues. Foundation of the Arts & Sciences “This is a very important Events program to the seniors living Page 30 in Ocean County but it could Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari was less than 2 years old when a fleet of American be in jeopardy as the federal Museums, Historic, planes delivered more than 1.7 million tons of food, coal and other supplies to Arts & Exhibits government talks about the residents of West Berlin after the Soviets attempted to isolate the city in 1948 completely eliminating its Page 30 and 1949. Today, the Berlin Airlift lives on, thanks to the Berlin Airlift Historical funding,” said Ocean County A Summary of Foundation, which restored and maintains an operating Douglass C-54 at Robert Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari, Comedy & Stage J. Miller County Airpark in Berkeley Township. The C-54 Spirit of Freedom flew who serves as chairman Performances hundreds of missions during the airlift and now flies to airshows around the of Senior Services. “This United States educating children and adults about this important chapter of the would have devastating Page 33-36 Cold War. Here, Freeholder Vicari (right) meets with Foundation President Timothy Classified Ads A. Chopp prior to the plane departing for another destination. Vicari is liaison to see SHIP page 7 & Real Estate the airport and was on a tour of the facility when he met with Chopp. Page 37 Fishing & Outdoor FREEHOLDER VICARI ANNOUNCES 2016 OCEAN COUNTY Sections coming VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL SCHOOL AWARD Spring 2016 Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari greets some of the winners Page 36 at the 2016 Ocean County Vocational-Technical Schools Toms River Senior Recognition Ceremony, held on June 9 at the Ocean Center News County Administration Building in downtown Toms Other News River. Nearly 70 students were honored with awards Horoscopes P. 4 in eight different categories, including Jersey Shore Weather P.2 Science Fair, Delaware Valley Science Fair, International Thespian Society, Skills USA, Health Occupation Blue Claws News Students of America, New Jersey FCCLA State Leadership P. 8 Conference, New Jersey FFA Career Development Event and the NJ Department of Environmental Protection Mapping Contest. 2 June 17th, 2016 The Ocean County Gazette - www.ocgazette.news GRANT HELPS WITH Crunch Fitness Theft TRANSPORTATION NEEDS; On May 30th Officer Frank Lauria responded to a June 17th 2016 VOL. 16 NO. 565 theft at Crunch Fitness, 1001 Fischer Boulevard. All rights reserved and all material is copyrighted ©. No part of this publication PROVIDES A STEP TOWARD SELF It was determined that an unknown man walked may be reproduced without the written consent of the publisher, The OC Gazette, behind the reception counter and opened a assumes no responsibility for errors and/or SUFFICIENCY opinions expressed in the publication nor the drawer. He removed a wallet containing cash, performance of the advertisers. TOMS RIVER – Whether it be a used vehicle or assistance The OC Gazette is not responsible for credit cards, and personal items. This incident was typographical errors in the advertising content in securing car insurance or a vehicle registration, about of this newspaper. The publisher reserves captured on video surveillance. The still images the right to approve all subject matter of 80 people will receive help resulting in a viable means advertising. Liability of error is limited to are attached. The video is not currently available. the cost of the advertising in question and of transportation under an auto ownership program is available as a full credit only, refunds are Anyone who can identify this suspect should not available. The OC Gazette will not be administered by Ocean County. responsible for errors after the first insertion, contact Officer Frank Lauria at 732-349-0150 when correct Proof of Advertisement has “A viable means of transportation is often the one been given, only a re-run of the ad is extension 1308 or by email at flauria@trpolice. permissible major barrier standing between a single-mother and FOR ADVERTISING life opportunities like employment and child care,” said org & CONTACT INFO The OC Gazette - PO Box 577, Freeholder Virginia E. Haines, who serves as liaison to the Seaside Heights, NJ 08751 email: [email protected] Department of Human Services. Tel: 1-800-621-1262 • Fax: 866-326-4484 Ocean County expects to reduce that hurdle as it continues OC Traffic News TOMS RIVER – Ocean County Freeholder Director its Auto Ownership Program in conjunction with St. Francis James F. Lacey has announced that traffic delays and detours may exist at the following locations, which Community Center on Long Beach Island. are being improved. “This program has provided used cars to low income ROUTE 166, Old Freehold Road individuals seeking to enter the workforce, in particular to Highland Parkway, Toms River Township in Southern Ocean County,” Haines said. “Viable and safe Updated : Monday, June 06, 2016 transportation means individuals can access employment Extent: Lane Shifts and and training opportunities helping them to become self- Closures, and Changing Traffic Patterns sufficient wage earners. Purpose: Road Reconstruction “This program not only provides a car but it provides a and Resurfacing, and Utility Relocation person with a renewed self-esteem and pride in getting Time: March 28, 2016 to June back on their feet and regaining their independence,” 2018 Haines said. “Ocean County is the only County in the state driving lessons, and provides instruction in auto ROUTE 9, Westecunk Creek to run such a program. It is part of the many social and to Garden State Parkway, maintenance. Little Egg Harbor Township, human services we provide to the needy in order to help “We anticipate about 80 clients will benefit from Tuckerton Borough, and them regain their independence.” Eagleswood Township the program this year,” Haines said. “While not Updated : Monday, June 06, The program is funded by a $71,630 Transportation Block all will receive a used car, some will be provided 2016 Grant through the federal program known as TANF or Extent: Daytime Lane Shifts with assistance to cover vehicle maintenance and Shoulder Closures, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. Individuals costs, registration and title costs, or for their initial Nighttime Alternating Traffic Patterns are referred to the program by the Ocean County Board car insurance premiums and other related costs Purpose: Milling and Paving, of Social Services. The Board of Freeholders on June 15 associated with having a vehicle. and Roadway Improvements Time: March 28, 2016 to awarded the competitive contract to St. Francis to operate “This helps with not just getting someone to work October 3, 2016 the program. but also to doctor’s appointment, to day care for GARDEN STATE PARKWAY “It’s an important step to a better life,” said Ocean County their children,” Haines said. “Transportation opens INTERCHANGE 91, Herborn Freeholder Director John P. Kelly. “I commend St. Francis for up a host of opportunities to low income individuals Avenue, Burnt Tavern Road, Lanes Mill Road, and Burrsville working in partnership with the County and other agencies who are trying to make a better life for themselves Road, Brick Township to help those who are in need. It truly makes a difference.” Updated : Monday, June 06, and their families.” 2016 Under the program, Extent: Lane and Shoulder St. Francis solicits Closures with Changing Traffic Patterns donated vehicles Purpose: Construction of from local car dealers, Northbound and Southbound Entrance and Exit Ramps, and churches and the Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Monday Night Partly cloudy, with a low Local Road Widening East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after around 65. Time: May 18, 2015 to February general public and 2017 partners with local midnight. Tuesday A chance of showers and WEST VETERANS HIGHWAY, businesses and Ocean Saturday Sunny, with a high near 76. North thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near Whitesville Road to Siena Drive, County Vocational- wind around 7 mph becoming southeast in 83. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Jackson Township Technical Schools to the afternoon. Tuesday Night A chance of showers. Mostly Updated : Monday, June 06, Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of 2016 negotiate reduced 56. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm precipitation is 40%. Extent: Lane and Shoulder Closures with Alternating Traffic costs for auto repairs after midnight. Purpose: Tree Clearing and and insurance policies. Wednesday A chance of showers and Overhead Utility Work Sunday Sunny, with a high near 78. Calm thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near Time: August 17, 2015 to June Ocean County wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the 81. Chance of precipitation is 30%. 30, 2016 government has afternoon. Wednesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around around 63. EAST BAY AVENUE/BAY SHORE donated used vehicles 61. DRIVE, Barnegat Township to the program.