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Building Dunes With Hundreds Of Trees
February 20, 2016
Tethering Ordinance Takes Hold In Berkeley
By Catherine Galioto BERKELEY – New rules on how to shelter and tether your dog will better protect against animal cruelty, said supporters advocating for the ordinance. Berkeley Township approved its amendments to its animal control ordinance, voting last month, after animal rights advocates contacted the township urging it to protect animals from being left outside for long hours in extreme temperatures. Besides limiting the amount of time an animal can be tethered over a 24-hour period, it also outlines what kind of tether can be used and mandates provisions for adequate food, water and shelter. Though it was under consideration last year, the ordinance was being reviewed by the council’s legislative committee and never made it to a final vote, which lead to supporters such as Louise O’Brien and (Tethering - See Page 12)
–Photo courtesy Shifting Sands Volunteers help line up Christmas trees on Midway Beach, part of efforts to strengthen the dune system there. By Catherine Galioto Underneath the gentle slope of a mountainous dune is a holiday memory. So many Christmas trees, collected after being discarded each holiday, end up as a way to build dunes. Hundreds of those trees came to Midway Beach, and a recently formed nonprofit is helping to coordinate it all, to help restore the dunes. Shifting Sands, based out of Seaside Park, is the nonprofit,
with Dominick Solazzo as its director. Solazzo led volunteers and organizers to restore the dunes of Midway Beach, where a truck of recycled trees from Secaucus will help collect the sand the wind pushes around, and this will help shape stronger dunes over the years. The truck showed up earlier this month, as did dozens of volunteers, who also installed dune fencing for about 1,000 feet (Dunes - See Page 4)
Housing Recovery Centers Consolidate To Freehold NEW JERSEY – With 99 percent of all Sandy-impacted homeowners in the Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevat ion, a nd Mit igat ion (RREM) Program now with signed grant agreements and more than 2,650 homes rebuilt through the program, the New Jersey Department of Commu-
nity Affairs announced that it is consolidating its existing Housing Recover y Centers ( H RCs) i nto t wo reg ional HRCs in Freehold, Monmouth County, and Newark, Essex County, as of May 1. Until then, recovery centers still in operation are Ocean County, 750 Vassar Ave. Suite 1 in Lake-
wood; and Atlantic County, 500 Scarborough Drive Suite 1 in Egg Harbor Township. The consolidation will allow the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) to focus more of its recovery resources on construction and project completion, which are the predominant needs of homeowners in
the RREM Program and LMI Homeowners Rebuilding Program, officials said. According to the DCA, fewer than 50 homeowners in the LMI Program have yet to sign a grant agreement and 99 percent of all homeowners in the program will have entered the (Housing - See Page 5)
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OCEAN COUNTY – Portions of several major roads in Ocean County are expected to get improvements under the county’s first road overlay contract of 2016. They include portions of Bennetts Mills Road, Burnt Tavern Road, Cedar Bridge, and Bay Avenue (Route 571). “As part of our annual road overlay program, we will be starting work shortly on safety improvements including stormwater drainage work, new paving and reconstruction on several roads throughout Ocean County,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director John P. Kelly, director of Law and Public Safety. “All totaled we will be repairing more than five miles of roadway under this first contract.” (Paving - See Page 5)
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of beachfront. Though a recent weekend proved too cold to continue the work, volunteers were scheduled to head back out at 10 a.m. on February 20 and 21 to Midway Beach. In 2013, helping Midway with their post–Sandy recovery, Secaucus donated a tractor-trailer’s worth of Christmas trees, to help support a growing dune system and as a way to offset the cost off efforts to limit beach erosion. The town again donated this year. “It’s about a third of a mile, which means about 2,500 feet of fencing, since it’s installed in a zig zag,” he said. “We’ve got a good amount of work to do still.” The trees put out earlier this month are mostly exposed, but partially buried by the winter winds. “Typically you’ll need winds over 30 mph, out of the east, to significantly bury the trees. Noreasters are significant events. You could get feet of sand moving and burying them quickly,” he said. “Most events are smaller in nature, but are helped by February/March coastal storms. It will take a few of them to make it happen.” The previous project, from 2013, has helped to create a dune system about four feet of sand high. “It doesn’t take much time, but it doesn’t happen overnight,” Solazzo said. The project isn’t just about building dunes, but also keeping beach sand on the beach, he said. “This is a lot of different things: protection from the ocean, beach maintenance, making sure the sand isn’t pushed onto streets … Keeping the sand on the beach to provide the most protection,” he said. Using Christmas trees to build dunes is not a new concept for the barrier island or elsewhere. It’s become a tradition itself, to “donate” your tree for recycling to a dunes project. For example, the Plumsted Youth for Nature and the Environment held its fourth annual Christmas tree recycling project this holiday season. The youth group recycles old Christmas trees and use them as part of a coastal dune restoration and protection project in Bradley Beach. By recycling used Christmas trees along
the sand dunes, the branches of the trees bind the sand together, helping to prevent beach and dune erosion. As the trees decompose, they also provide nutrients for the dune grasses. In Ortley Beach, it was the same idea. Through February 1, the township welcomed Christmas trees to the Lord House lifeguard station, located between 3rd and 4th avenues in Ortley Beach, where residents could place their tree inside the fence. These trees will then be placed on the dunes by Township personnel, in order to promote dune growth. Just make sure you’ve removed all your ornaments, lights and tinsel if you ever want your Christmas tree to be a welcome donation to a dune system. While those are the hazards of the trees, so is the tree sap – Solazzo said volunteers should bring work gloves because your hands will otherwise be mucked up by the sap of a Christmas tree. The work involves dragging the trees from the truck and then laying them along the base of a growing dune. And families of all ages have helped out, from young children to older adults, he said. “My intent many years ago was to ensure that the dunes in Midway Beach would always have an advocate as well as the financial resources necessary to be maintained long after I was gone,” Solazzo said about officially creating the group as a 501c(3) nonprofit. “In the arduous process of developing this organization I saw the necessity and opportunity to support coastal conservation and education not only in Midway Beach but throughout New Jersey.” Next up, Shifting Sands is pitching in for a 5K run in Asbury Park that helps other coastal projects. The First Annual Lobster Run is a 5K run/ walk to Care for the Coast, sponsored by Langosta Lounge, the American Littoral Society and Shifting Sands. In addition, the organization is looking for volunteers not just for beachfront projects but in all areas of operation: coastal stewardship, its “beach grass-roots” programs, professional services and monetary donations. “We’re not really about working out of Trenton, but helping local families to see how important these ecosystems are, right here,” Salazzo said. For more information, visit Shifting Sands at shiftingsand.org.
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construction phase by the May 1 consolidation. Homeowners will still be able to work with their housing advisors by telephone and in person at the regional HRCs in Freehold and Newark. For those who are unable to travel to the regional centers in Freehold or Newark, DCA has identified meeting locations in Atlantic City and Toms River where homeowners can meet with their housing advisors closer to their homes on an as-needed basis and, where necessary, the housing advisors will come to a homeowner’s house. Also, DCA will continue to hold Housing Recovery Information Sessions in hard hit communities, including those in Atlantic and Ocean counties. The information sessions are open to all eligible RREM and LMI Program homeowners to provide them oneon-one attention with any housing recovery questions or issues they might have. The information sessions have been attended by nearly 2,000 homeowners since they started
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The roadways to be improved under the contract will be in Jackson, Brick and Toms River. In Jackson: 1.15 miles of North New Prospect Road, from Farmingdale Road to Bennetts Mills Road; and about one mile of Bennetts Mills Road from County Line Road to New Prospect Road.
The Berkeley Times, February 20, 2016, Page 5 in October 2014. “Once homeowners sign their grant agreement to begin construction, their need shifts away from the Housing Recovery Center to their builder and project manager. However, we want to assure people participating in RREM and the LMI Program that they will still be able to contact our knowledgeable housing advisors, who have been so instrumental in helping them move forward in their recovery from Sandy,” said DCA Commissioner Charles A. Richman. Additionally, DCA’s Sandy Constituent Services Office is another resource homeowners can utilize if they have questions about their recovery effort. While their primary contacts for questions about their rebuilding project remain their project manager and housing advisor, if they need further assistance, DCA’s Sandy Constituent Services Office has experienced representatives who can address their questions. The office can be reached by calling 609-292-3750 or 609-633-1328 or by emailing sandy.recovery@dca.nj.gov. Furthermore, DCA administers the Sandy Recovery Housing Counselor Program, which offers free housing counseling ser-
vices on a wide array of housing-related issues to Sandy-impacted homeowners and renters who lived at the time of the storm in one of the nine counties the federal government designated as most impacted by Sandy (Atlantic, Bergen, Cape May, Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Union). The counseling services include foreclosure prevention, homelessness prevention, and reverse mortgage/home equity conversion mortgage among other topics. Contact information for organizations providing the counseling services and their locations in the most impacted counties can be obtained at renewjerseystronger.org/ renters/sandy-recovery-housing-counseling-program. “The State remains fully committed to housing recovery, and each day is working to help people complete their projects,” Commissioner Richman said. Housing Advisors have contacted all RREM and LMI Program participants in Atlantic and Ocean counties to inform them of the upcoming HRC consolidation. The Regional Housing Recovery Centers that will continue to operate after the May 1
consolidation are: Essex County, 2 Gateway, 9th Floor, Newark. Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monmouth County, 3 Paragon Way, Suite 150, Freehold. Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The RREM Program is the largest of the housing recovery programs launched by the State following Superstorm Sandy. The program provides grants to Sandy-impacted homeowners to cover rebuilding costs up to $150,000 that are not funded by insurance, FEMA assistance, U.S. Small Business Administration loans, or other sources. The LMI Homeowners Rebuilding Program provides reconstruction, rehabilitation and elevation assistance to Sandy-impacted homeowners of limited financial means whose storm-damaged primary residence is located in one of the nine most impacted counties as determined by the federal government. The program aims to provide assistance to those LMI homeowners who did not apply to the RREM Program, and includes a portion of funding specifically set aside for owners of manufactured housing units/mobile homes.
In Brick: 1.5 miles of Burnt Tavern Road from Van Zile Road to Route 70,; almost onemile of Cedar Bridge Ave., from Route 70 to Hooper Avenue. In Toms River: quarter-mile of Oak Avenue from Hooper Avenue to Penny Lane, including jughandles, the southbound jughandle of Hooper Avenue and Indian Hill Road, and over half-mile of Bay Avenue, from Dunedin Street to Fischer Boulevard.
“This work is expected to get under way in the late spring and would take several weeks to complete,” Kelly said. “The completed repairs will make for better and safer traveling around Ocean County.” In addition to new pavement, the work includes upgrading stormwater street inlets to bicycle safety grates. And, upgrades will be implemented on these roadways to assure the county is compliant with all state Department
of Environmental Protection and Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. “We maintain more than 620 county road miles so it is imperative we have a program in place to maintain our infrastructure,” said Kelly, who serves as liaison of the Ocean County Engineering Department. “Each year we perform improvements to a number of roadways. Well maintained roads certainly are safer for our motorists and pedestrians.”
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Editorial The Importance Of Community Much of our news today contains evidence of a society seemingly in a state of disintegration. We can hardly view the evening news or read the morning paper without being confronted with images of violence, hopelessness and despair – in short, the symptoms of a society where people have lost a sense of control over their own lives. We believe that many of the problems experienced in our country today have resulted from a lost sense of community. What is a community? It is certainly more than a place where people live or work. It is a place where people interact in countless and vital ways. It is a place where people raise their children, tend to their loved ones, pursue their friendships and retire after a lifetime of meaningful work. In many ways, the strength of a community is reflected through the strength of its local institutions – its government, its schools, its numerous community groups and houses of worship. The degree to which people interact with these institutions directly affects
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Letters To The Editor Great Adventure’s Forest Should Remain Six Flags Great Adventure seems to have forgotten that Jackson Township residents once stood shoulder to shoulder with them defending New Jersey, Jackson Township and Great Adventure from a toxic waste incinerator once proposed on their borders. Great Adventure allowed thousands to attend a meeting at the park where we could assemble to defend our beloved township, protect the health and safety of our children and preserve the natural clean environment so abundant here in Jackson, at a time, “not so long ago.” We were confident that Great Adventure would always be a “good neighbor” and a grateful steward of the woodlands that make the park so magical to visit. You see, children dream of coming to the park where their fanciful imaginations can flourish and they share this time with Mommy and Daddy standing so patiently to ride the spectacular rides. But what sets Great Adventure above all other such destinations is the setting! It actually sits among the largest undisturbed forest in the North East United States. It is this setting which makes Great Adventure so magical! I recall being up so high in the sky with a view of the land surrounding the park and thinking, this experience alone is worth the admission price. And of course the Safari! Where parents and children alike marvel at the
sight of elephants, zebras, rhinoceros, and no one could forget those mischievous monkeys. The animals from their books, right there in real life surrounding the car or minivan. How unforgettable! It surely was the intention of the creators and designers of the park to leave an indelible “love for nature” in the hearts and minds of visitors, especially the young. For it is to them that we pass on the stewardship of nature, and the woodland creatures that live in the very forest that may be lost forever. Signed, a 35 year neighbor of Great Adventure. Jim Rapp Jackson
What Is The President’s Legacy? Every president, when they leave office, wants to know what their legacy will be. In simple words, what they will be remembered for. In the case of President Obama, it is rather simple. Number one and foremost, he will be remembered as the first black president. That is an achievement to be proud of. Next he will be remembered for leaving office with the country in total chaos. One of the president’s main jobs is to leave office with the country better than it was. President Obama has done just the opposite. Instead of bringing the country closer together, he has managed to drive a split in the country. He somehow has managed to alienate all our allies. He forgot that he was president of all the people and became the president
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of the Democratic Party only. He has gone against the will of the majority of the people. He came into office with an agenda that he would not move off of, even if it was wrong. He is the first president who never made a mistake, for it was always the other guy who was wrong. He started in office bashing George Bush and would not get off it. He always had someone to blame for his mistakes. He has managed to misuse the Constitution to suit his own needs. He kept us in a war that he didn’t believe in. That is sad. He tried to change all the branches of government. His main goal was to close Guantanamo Bay and to bring a strong gun law in place. He had every opportunity to be a great president. The people wanted him to succeed. They believed in him. Yet he didn’t believe in the people. It is not that I’m bashing him. I’m just stating facts. I wish him the best and hope that our great country can get back on track. P.S. This is not to say the president didn’t do some good, but the bad outweighed the good. Herb Greenberg, Jr. Brick
Blinded By Dollar Signs Tell me, who can feel sorry for these Atlantic City moguls? They are blinded by dollar signs. Remember when we enjoyed going to Atlantic City for the fun of gambling and winning a few bucks? Now try approaching a game table unless you bet $25, $35 or $40. If you are a “high roller” you can be “comped” if you lose enough money. Remember when the casinos opened in the 1970s and you could bet $1, $2 or $5. These owners forgot that they could make enough dollars with the volume. Let them go bankrupt. I would rather spend the airfare and go to Las Vegas. So, “Don’t cry for them, AC gamblers.” Bill McPhail Toms River
Smith Against Women’s Civil Rights
Congressman Chris Smith’s stance on human trafficking is commendable, which leads us to believe that he champions women’s rights. However, Smith’s long-term voting record underscores an alternate stance on women’s civil rights and basic health care services. Smith has voted to outlaw the birth control pill and wrote legislation blocking private insurance and personal flexible spending account money from covering women’s contraception and basic health care. He voted against Income Equalit y, the Violence Against Women’s Act and voted to close needed health care facilities that provide breast and cervical cancer screening. Smith wrote bill HR3, redefining rape to “forcible rape,” which re-victimizes women and empowers rapists. In Smith’s world, women have no choice, even in cases of rape, incest or to save the life of the mother. As chairman of the Congressional Pro Life Caucus, Smith leads Congress in the Personhood movement that relinquishes the civil rights of the mother to her fetus. Personhood legislation also bans all oral contraception, stem-cell research and in-vitro fertilization, and it criminalizes abortion with no exception. In addition, Smith does not support gun safety legislation that would keep guns out of the hands of domestic abusers and stalkers even though, on average, 57 women in America are killed by guns every month. I thank Smith for his common sense approach to human trafficking. But whether in bondage, in poverty or in other dire straits, women want to know that their bodies, minds and spirits will not be controlled or crippled in any other way, and certainly not by their own congressman. Bari Rosenberg Manalapan
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From The Desk Of Congressman Tom MacArthur: MacArthur And Norcross Condemn BRAC Request
Congressman Tom MacArthur NEW JERSEY – Congressman Tom MacArthur and Congressman Donald Norcross today reacted to the President’s base realignment and closure (BRAC) request: “It is irresponsible to
consider a BRAC without knowing all of the facts,” said Congressman Tom MacA r thu r. “T he 2015 Defense Bill required the president to give Congress an estimate of current excess infrastructure and he has not done this. Instead, the president continues to be hell-bent on shuttering military bases without updating a now ten year-old study. Base closures result in huge upfront costs, destroy local communities and diminish our ability to
project strength abroad at a critical time in our nation’s history. As a member of the House A r med Services Committee, I fought hard for Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and successfully added amendments in our Nation’s defense bill to prohibit a BRAC and protect the KC10 refueling tanker from an early retirement. We cannot put the burden of another BRAC on taxpayers, while simultaneously compromising our nation’s
military readiness.” “We can’t risk compromising our nation’s security and fix our economic problems by considering more military base closures. While we recognize the need to streamline our defense budget and reduce excess cost, I cannot and will not support a process that has historically done little to save the Department of Defense money and instead devastated local economies and left a trail of abandoned military fa-
cilities requiring extensive environmental cleanup,” said Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01). “As the largest employer in Southern New Jersey, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst remains a critical part of our region’s economy and national defense. That’s why I’ve taken meaningful actions in Congress to protect the future of the Joint Base, the brave military men and women who serve there, and their families.” Congressman MacArthur
partnered with Congressman Norcross during the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to ensure South Jersey’s Joint Base McGuire-Dix-McGuire was protected from a future BR AC and the early retirement of the KC10 tanker. The Burlington County Times Editorial Board has said the partnership between “MacArthur and Norcross [is] a prime example of how things get done when legislators work together.”
Flu Activity Increasing Throughout New Jersey OCEA N COU N T Y – “The New Jersey Department of Health is seeing increasing inf luenza activit y across the st ate, including Ocean County,” according to Ocean County Freeholder Deputy Director Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. Little
continued, “It’s not too late to get your flu shot. The Ocean County Health Department continues to provide flu shots at its sites in Toms River, Lakewood and Manahawkin. You can visit the Ocean County Health Department website at ochd.org for times and dates of flu clinics.”
OCEAN COUNTY – Popular recycling programs, such as the Ocean County Household Hazardous Waste Collection program and the Master Composter program, will continue in 2016 with the help of funding from a state recycling grant. Ocean County anticipates receiving $580,446 from the 2015 Recycling Enhancement Act Tax Fund – County Entitlement program. The county annually submits a spending plan to the state on how it will disperse the funds. This program provides funding for solid waste management and recycling activities from a $3 per ton tax levied on disposal facilities, said to Freeholder
Gerry P. Little, who serves as liaison to the county’s Solid Waste Management Department. “With this funding we can continue recycling programs that provide numerous environmental benefits and assist our citizens,” Little said. “This grant program returns money to the county and also its municipalities.” Municipalities participate in the program with 60 percent of the funds returned to the towns under the state’s tonnage grant rebate program. The amount received is based on the amount recycled. Little said that Ocean County plans to use about $100,000 to continue the
Daniel Regenye, Ocean County Health Department (OCH D) P ublic Health coordinator, said, “If someone has f lu sy mptoms, including fever, muscle aches, coughing, sneezing and other upper respiratory symptoms, it is important to reach out to your medical care provider as
soon as possible as they may prescribe an anti-viral medication which should be started within the first 48 hours of symptoms. We also cannot stress how important flu prevention measures be taken, including getting a flu shot, staying home when sick, staying away from sick people,
washing your hands and covering your coughs and sneezes.” The OCHD also offers the pneumonia shot. Both the flu and pneumonia shots are covered by Medicare Part B. For those without Medicare Part B, each shot costs $20. A physician’s note or prescription is required for
Recycling Activities Get Boost From Grant county’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection program, which allows citizens to rid their homes of a host of hazardous items which are then properly disposed of under the program. “Recent changes to the household hazardous waste program which provides for collections to be spread throughout most of the year has made the program more accessible and convenient,” Little said. “This is a program we want to see continued. Giving homeowners the ability to properly dispose of substances like boat cleaners, paint thinners and a host of items makes for a cleaner environment and a safer home.” In addition, Ocean County
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intends to use the money to support the Ocean County Health Department recycling compliance program and the Ocean County Master Composter program. “Our master composters help educate and provide information on the impor-
tance of recycling,” Little said. “Our residents who go through the program give back to the communities and that is a key component of the program.” Little said the county will also use some of the money to help partially fund the
a pneumonia shot for those under the age of 65. If you have any questions regarding flu/pneu shots, call 732-341-9700, ext. 760 4. Visit t he OCH D website at ochd.org and follow the Health Departme nt on Tw it t e r@OCpublichealth or like it on Facebook.
purchase of a roll-off truck and a wheel loader. The equipment is used to move materials and for the county’s composting program. “All of this helps with the county’s recycling efforts,” Little said.
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Buy A Board Program
OCEAN GATE – Help rebuild the Ocean Gate Boardwalk, “The Jewel of the Toms River,” by donating an engraved board to be placed on the Ocean Gate Boardwalk. Each board will include a personalized message. Each donated board will cost $250. Messages can be two lines, 25 characters or spaces per line. All entries will be screened for appropriate content. The borough has the right to reject entries. Boards may be requested to be place in a
specific zone. Limited space is available, so first to order, first to be placed. Best effort will be made to place the boards in the requested zones, but there are no guarantees. The order form can be found on the county website under ‘Community Bulletin.’ Send the completed form with $250 per board, check payable to “Borough of Ocean Gate” to: Paulette M. Konopka, CFO, Borough of Ocean Gate, 801 Ocean Gate Avenue, Ocean Gate, NJ 08740.
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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day At The Elks
BAYVILLE – On March 19 the Bayville Elks Lodge is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Food will be served by Chef “Bob” beginning at 4 p.m. Corned Beef and cabbage platter or reuben sandwiches will be available
for $12. A cash bar will be open with great drink specials such as: the Lucky Leprechaun, Irish Car Bombs and Leprechaun’s Gold. Beginning at 6 p.m. “Frogmore Stew” will provide music.
Fire Department Prepares For Ice Rescues
BAYVILLE – Bayville Volunteer Fire Department recently trained with some new equipment for their ice rescue team. Last year the fire department responded to numerous incidents including a civilian rescue, two animal recoveries and numerous ice and cold
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water related jobs. The Local Rotary jump started the program about three years ago with the donation of two suits and the department has since added to the program with a total of eight suits, four sleds and thousands of feet of rope.
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BERKELEY – The Island Beach State Park needs volunteers to help plant American Beachgrass. Join in on March 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a fun-filled day of restoring the
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Men’s Golf League Seeks New Players
BERKELEY – The Holiday Heights Senior Men’s Golf League is looking for new players. The season will start in mid-April and run through mid-October. Golf will be played every Wednesday starting at 9:30 a.m. The golf course has yet to be determined. This is a friendly league open to individuals in all communities. Members play whenever they can make it.
A meeting will be held on February 24 at 10 a.m. at the Holiday Heights Clubhouse, 97 Prince Charles Drive, in a small card room to finalize what course the league will be playing (Cedar Creek or Lakewood) and to collect this year’s dues, $70. Bring your checkbook. For more information, call Bob Martino at 732-286-7099.
Food Panty At Cedar Creek Community Church BAYVILLE – Potters Pantry at Cedar Creek Community Church is open every Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. If you are in need of food or know anyone who is, send them to the pantry. Cedar Creek Community Church is located at
370 Nixon Ave. Cedar Creek Community Church is a non-denominational body of believers who preach Jesus Christ crucified, risen and coming again. For any questions, call 732-269-6204.
Library To Host Concert
TOMS RIVER – The Pineland Symphonic Band is a symphonic wind ensemble which has been performing in New Jersey for over 20 years. In a sense, the PSB is a “Pops” ensemble, offering a varied repertoire guaranteed to please every musical taste. There is classical, such as the beautiful “Pearl Fishers” by Bizet and the majestic sounds of the March from Verdi’s opera “Aida”. The ensemble often features great show music from the Broadway stage, such as Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Phantom of the Opera.”
From the silver screen, the ensemble spotlights soaring music from “Superman,” “Star Wars” and the timeless music from those romantic Sinatra movies. The Pineland Symphonic Band will be performing at the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library on April 20. The performance begins at 7 p.m. The program is free and open to the public. Information and registration for the program can be found at theoceancountylibrary.org or by speaking to an operator at 732-349-6200.
Upcoming Retired Federal Employees Meeting
MANCHESTER – The next regular monthly meeting of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees, Chapter 1619 meets on February 22 at 1 p.m. in the basement of the Manchester Town Hall, Civic Center, 1 Colonial Drive.
The speaker will be from Aristacare of Whiting. For more information, contact Bill 732- 3501761. Any postal or federal active or retirees are eligible to join NARFE.
Faith Community To Hold Flea Market
BAYVILLE – On May 28, the Faith Community United Methodist Church, 526 Route 9, is holding a Flea Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring your table and your goodies to sell.
Outside spaces are available for $20 each. To reserve your space, call Arlene at 609-207-9044. The kitchen will be open at 8 a.m. for breakfast and lunch, snacks and drinks all day.
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AARP To Offer Tax Assistance At Library Branches
OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Library will partner with AARP to provide free tax assistance programs in several branches throughout February, March and mid-April. These programs are open to taxpayers of all ages, with special consideration given to those 60 years and older with low to moderate income. Services are provided by IRS-certified volunteers and include tax preparation as well as electronic filing. Participants must bring a photo ID, all relevant tax documents and previous year(s) returns. The Plumsted branch, 119 Evergreen Road, New Egypt, will offer this program 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesdays from now to April 13. Appointments are required for this location. To make an appointment, call 609-758-7888. The Jackson branch, 2 Jackson Drive, will offer this program 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Thurs-
days from now to April 14. Appointments are required for this location. To make an appointment, visit the branch or call 732-9284400 ext. 3808. The Brick branch, 301 Chambers Bridge Road, will offer this program 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursdays from now to April 14. Appointments are required for this location. To make an appointment, visit the branch or call 732-477-4513. The Toms River branch, 101 Washington St., will offer this program 9 a.m. to noon, Thursdays from now to April 14. Appointments are not required for this location, but recommended. To make an appointment, visit the branch or call 732-349-6200. The Lakewood branch, 301 Lexington Ave., 732-363-1435, will offer this program 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Fridays from now to April 15 (except March 25). Appointments are required for this location. To make an appointment, visit the branch or call 732-363-1435 ext. 2100. For more information about these free tax assistance programs call the branch or go to theoceancountylibrary.org and click the Events and News icon to view the Calendar of Events.
Election Materials Available OCEAN COUNTY – The County Clerk’s Election Office now has available updated and revised materials for the 2016 election cycle. “2016 Election Dates,” a booklet containing information and reminders on criticial deadlines occurring thoroughout the year, is available upon request as is a comprehensive listing of all municipal elected officials throughout the 33 municipalities of Ocean County. Candidate Petition Packages for individuals seeking county or municipal office are available at the election office located in room 107 at the court house on 118 Washington St. in Toms River. Individuals seeking additional election information or questions regarding the 2016 elections can contact the County Clerk’s Election Office at 732-929-2153 or visit the website oceancountyclerk.com.
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OCC Faculty, Staff Mark Decades Of Service
OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County College President Jon Larson, in his colloquium speech recently, announced several individuals among the staff and faculty who have marked 20 and 30 years of service. For 20 years of service: Dr. David Bordelon, associate professor of english and literature; Dr. Elizabeth Brierley, associate professor of humanities and fine arts; Lisa Cecere, assistant professor of humanities and fine arts; Dr. Toni Clay, assistant vice president of academic affairs; At the SEC, Patricia DeFelica, adjunct associate professor of mathematics; Karin
Gargone, instructor of humanities; Joyce Ann Lamparello, senior buyer; Dottie LaPosa, president’s liaison; Lenabell Manning, human resources information systems supervisor; Jeffrey McWeeney, e-learning adjunct associate professor of business studies; Patricia Phillips, adjunct associate professor of science; and Karin Smith, administrative assistant. For 30 years of service: Wanda Jones, confidential human resources assistant; Geraldine McGinty, part-time paraprofessional counselor; and Lillian Morrocco, human resources department supervisor.
Snowman Photo Contest
OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Parks and Recreation Department is conducting a snowman photo contest. Design and create your best snow sculpture this winter. Send a photo and you could win a fun prize. Awards will be given for the most original, best traditional snowman and “Just for Kids under five.” All snowmen must be built this winter season.
Mail your photo to: Ocean County Parks and Recreation, 1198 Bandon Road, Toms River, NJ 08753 Attn: Active Recreation Photos cannot be returned. Or, email entry to loneill@co.ocean.nj.us. Entry deadline is March 31. The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders sponsor this contest. Visit the web site at oceancountyparks.org.
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OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County 4-H uses a learn-by-doing approach to enable youths to develop the knowledge, attitudes, and skills they need to become competent, caring, and contributing citizens of the world. The goals of the 4-H Youth Development Program are to: provide informal, educational
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OC Historical Society To Put On Rosie The Riveter Performance
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Historical Society welcomes actress, Elizabeth Michaels, who will portray Rosie the Riveter. Rosie epitomizes the strong, capable American woman during World War II, as women took
on traditional men’s tasks in the workplace. This performance will take place at the Historical Society, 26 Hadley Avenue at 2 p.m. on February 28. Free admission, donations accepted.
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‘Finding Neverland’ is an imaginative Musical that tells the story of Peter Pan author J.M. Barrie. The Musical explores the power of imagination to open up new worlds, and the pressures put upon those worlds by the inevitability of growing up! Starring Tony Award nominated Tony Yazbek (On the Town) and Laura Michele Kelly. WHEN: Sunday May 15th , 2016 ~ 2 PM Matinee WHERE: Bus departs at the OCVTS Toms River Center in the morning at 9:30am. We will take the bus into the city, have lunch (on your own) and see the show at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre – 205 West 46th St. NYC PRICE: $119/person - includes bus to NYC from OCVTS Toms River Center, located at 1299 Old Freehold Rd, Toms River and a mezzanine ticket to see ‘Finding Neverland’ Make checks payable to PAA PTSO. If you are interested – contact Kevin O’Brien at OB559@comcast.net or call 732-600-6993. Payments must be sent to Kevin O’Brien at 485 Myrtle Ave, Brick NJ 08723.
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other animal rights activists to ask the council to again look at the changes and vote to amend the ordinance. The council did, introducing it at its early January meeting and voting to approve it at its last meeting. The ordinance specifically states: Animals cannot be tethered for more than four consecutive hours, or six hours during a 24-hour period, and never between sunset and sunrise. They cannot be chained or tethered when temperatures fall below 32 degrees or rise above 85 degrees. The tether must be at least 15 feet long, so the animal can’t be injured, entangled or strangled. It cannot weigh more than one/ eighth of the animal’s weight and must be attached to a collar or harness, according to the ordinance. The collar used for tethering may not be a choke chain collar, slip collar or prong collar. The tether must allow the dog access to proper shelter, sufficient food and sufficient water. The tether may not be used in any area where it may be tangled around an object, such as, but not limited to, a tree, pole, fence or stake. The tether cannot inhibit the movement of the animal’s limbs or cause injury, harm, entanglement or strangulation. The tether must restrain the dog within the bounds of the owner’s or custodian’s property. The tether must terminate no less than five feet from any fence, pool, wall, vehicle, tree or roadway, or other object or obstruction
upon which the animal might harm himself. If there are multiple dogs, each dog shall be tethered separately and in such a manner that the tethers shall not become entangled with each other. No dog shall be tethered at a vacant structure or premises for any purpose when it is not monitored by a competent adult who is present at the property for the duration of such tethering. No dog that is sick or injured shall be tethered. Dog shelters shall be a suitable size to accommodate the dog in both standing and lying positions. It shall be moisture-proof, windproof, ventilated and in cold temperatures shall promote the retention of body heat. Shelters shall be made of durable material with a solid, moisture-proof floor raised at least two inches from the ground. It shall have a sufficient quantity of clean bedding material consisting of hay, straw, cedar shavings, or equivalent to provide insulation and protection against cold and dampness. Drinking water is available in a clean, liquid state. Snow or ice is not an acceptable water source. The doghouse or similar structure and the surrounding area shall be free from excessive dirt, trash and waste. For temperatures above 85 degrees Fahrenheit, all dogs must be afforded one or more separate areas of shade large enough to accommodate the entire body of each dog and protect them from the direct rays of the sun. For more on the ordinance, visit twp.berkeley.nj.us.
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NEW JERESY – The New Jersey State Police, Office of Forensic Sciences is reporting the presence of a pesticide, specifically Carbaryl, in a laboratory sample that was suspected to be heroin. The pesticide was mixed with other substances normally mixed with heroin. Carbaryl is a carcinogenic sold under the name “Sevin” and exposure to this substance can occur by skin contact, inhalation or ingestion and can affect the respiratory and central nervous systems. Symptoms of exposure may include nausea, stomach cramps, diarrhea and excessive salivation. Other symptoms of high dosages may include sweating, blurring of vision, loss of coordination and involuntary convulsions. Administration of naloxone will not counteract the symptoms of pesticide consumption. For more information, visit njsp.org.
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NEW JERSEY – Jersey Central Power and Light reminds customers to immediately report any downed wires to the company or their local police and fire department. Customers should never go near a downed power line, even if they think it is no longer carrying electricity. Extra caution should be used in areas where downed lines are tangled in trees or other debris. To report downed wires or power outages, call 888-544-4877, or click the “Report Outage” link at firstenergycorp.com.
Upcoming Accreditation Review At OCC
OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County College School of Nursing will host a site review for continuing accreditation of its Associate Degree Nursing program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. The public is invited to meet the site visit team and share comments about the program in person at a meeting scheduled on February 23 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., in Room 004, Library (Building #3), Ocean County College, Main Campus, College Drive. Park in Parking Lot #1.
Teen Tech: 3D Printers
BERKELEY – On February 29 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., learn to design 3D objects with the super easy Tinker Cad software. Objects designed in this workshop will be printed and available for pickup at the Berkeley branch library, 30 Station Road. No design or coding experience required. Ages 11 to 17. To sign up, visit theoceancountylibrary.org and find the event under the Calendar of Events.
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eustachian tubes don’t clear, which can result in a burst eardrum. This happens when fluid gathers in the middle ear. If too much fluid or air builds up too quickly with no drain available, the pressure can cause a rupture. This can result in significant hearing damage, but fortunately, with a bit of vigilance, you can protect your hearing throughout the year. If you experience any of the following symptoms during allergy season, contact us immediately. 1. A sudden change in your hearing abilities. 2. Voices sounding muffled or muddied 3. Feeling like you need to “pop” your ears, or that your ears are “full.” 4. Dizziness or vertigo. 5. Nagging pain within the ear, especially if it is prolonged or seems to be getting worse with time. 6. Fluid discharge from the ear. While medications are available to reduce the risk of infection and alleviate congestion, and surgical intervention can be prescribed for severe cases, the key to protecting your hearing is detecting potential problems as early as possible.
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Here’s To Your Health Dear Pharmacist
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5 Ways to Save Your Brain, Learn Faster and Calm Down By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
I lost my car at the mall and had to ask the security guy to drive me around and find it. I was practically in tears after roaming around the parking lot for 20 minutes. At the time, I just thought, “I’m losing my mind, how do I not remember this?!” Then I thought about it, I have a hundred million thoughts in my head, and when I parked, I parked at a location I never usually park in near a store I never go to. And I had been wrapped up in an important and intense conversation on the phone (while I was driving and parking) and… are you assuming these are excuses? Maybe so. But it made me think that memory loss and other injuries of the brain could impact your quality of life. It’s scary. Your brain should be properly ‘fed’ and ‘exercised’ and in good shape. I can teach you how to save your brain and support yourself if you’re dealing with memory issues, brain fog or mild issues related to traumatic brain injury (TBI) or Toxic Encephalopathy. I’m only offering suggestions to save your brain today, I’m not sure what’s safe for you or effective for your individual condition so please speak to your neurologist before trying any of these supplements: Fatty Acids – Why not, your brain is made of fat? Fat is an integral part of your brain, so it’s first up for that reason. One of the most important types of supplements you can take would be something high in DHA, docosahexaenoic acid. You’ll find DHA in supplements labeled “DHA” as well as in Salmon Oil, Fish Oils, Chia
Seed Oil and Krill. Mu l l e i n Root – A little harder to find, it has a mild anti-spasmodic effect. Since it has an affinity for facial nerves, some holistic doctors suggest Mullein for Bells Palsy, Trigeminal Neuralgia or other facial nerve pain syndromes associated with brain-injury. Acetyl L carnitine – It’s capable of repairing brain cells (neurons) and it is known to prevent age-related memory decline. It turns into acetylcholine in the brain which can help you with learning. Doctors often suggest it for stroke victims. Ginkgo biloba – A well-known herb that sends blood up to your brain and it could help with both short and long-term memory. It seems to help balance the various catecholamine neurotransmitters (dopamine, norepinephrine, adrenalin) as well as serotonin and cortisol levels. Taken together this can help revitalize a fading memory, reduce anxiety and improve your mood. Ashwagandha- This is known to help with thyroid function over time by raising thyroid hormone levels, but it can make you sleepy. Studies suggest that it’s a good choice if you have insomnia related to any brain injury, including TBI. For a more comprehensive list of brain-saving supplements, please sign up for my newsletter at suzycohen.com and I’ll send you the extended version of this in a newsletter.
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Dear Readers, As I began to write this week’s column, my assistant brought me today’s letters and I want to address this readers concerns. A woman is heartbroken over an older son (in his 50s) who is not capable of managing money. A sibling had been put in charge, and, after what sounded like much grief, refused to do it any longer. She is in her 80s and I’m sure she is concerned about the future, perhaps when she passes. I receive many similar letters, but hers touched me in a certain way. Answer: When there is someone who is incapable of managing their own affairs there are many alternatives. In this case it sounded as if this son was irresponsible with money. Mishandling money often comes with illness. People who are bipolar can have episodes of selling the farm in exchange for luxuries, etc. They are not in a healthy state of mind and are delusional about outcomes and consequences. The same goes for people with addiction issues.
In this Dear Joel letter, it sounded to me as if she at one time managed her son’s money and then delegated it to another son. They both had enough and will not do it any longer. For all of you who may have similar issues, there are guardians that can be trusted to take on this role. You can start with an elder law attorney or trust and estate lawyer. Banks have departments that for a fee will manage finances for those who are not capable. Certain people that we meet at Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing services cannot trust their children and turn these responsibilities over to an attorney or bank or financial planner. You can also start with social workers which are in abundance here in New Jersey. If there is not enough money to pay for a money manager, there is certainly enough to have a consultation with any of the above. Start somewhere and move in a different direction. Doing the same thing over and over again will accomplish nothing. Best of luck.
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State Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Continues Biography Project
NEW JERSEY – One of the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation’s most important projects is collecting biographical information on the men and women whose names are listed on the Memorial. Having this information will allow the foundation to forever preserve the memory of those who gave their lives in Vietnam.
The foundation’s goal is to one day have the biographical information and photographs for each of the New Jerseyans who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their state and country. This information is also used to help teach younger generations that each name on the memorial had a life and an individual story. The foundation wants to demonstrate to visitors that these were real people who
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Shore Conference Bowling Championship Winners
OCEAN COUNTY – The Shore Conference Bowling Individual Championship took place at Bradley Lanes in Bradley Beach. The third most watched sport in shore conference with 38 schools having a varsity program. Only 54 boys and 58 girls qualify out of the 800 bowlers in Monmouth and Ocean County high schools. After a three game preliminary, the field is reduced to only eight bowlers on the girls side and eight on the boys side. In order to qualify, a bowler as a boy must average 195 or to be in the top three of their division averages and a girl must average 160 or be in the top three of their division averages for the 45 to 54 games scheduled. Besides two full months of head to head matches, many bowlers participate in various tournaments including this championship. The girls who qualified for the championship were: Misty Downs of Brick Memorial, McKenna Collier of Brick Memorial,
Jessica Ormsby of Jackson Memorial, Gabby Damato of Toms River South, Brianna MacLeod of Brick Township, Tori Boughton of Brick Memorial, Champagne Hill of Howell and Samantha Douglas of Barnegat Township. Misty Downs defeated Tori Boughton, the former champion, in the finals, 204 to 203. Downs became the 2016 Shore Conference Champion for the girls. The boys who qualified for the championship were: Justin Malley of Jackson Liberty, Andrew Lazarchick of Brick Memorial, Tyler Wolfe of Manasquan, Jason Schumann of Toms River East, Jordan Malizia of Brick Township, Cullen Asaro of Brick Memorial, Brandon Lynch of Middletown South and Matt Lally of Southern Regional. Jord a n Mali zia defeated A nd rew Lazarchick 243 to 227 in the finals. Malizia became the 2016 Shore Conference Champion for the boys.
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By Diane Sinnott, PTA, Whiting Physical Therapy Assistant
ome people become accustomed to shoulder pain and do not pay attention to the gradual onset of weakness and limitations in their shoulder range of motion. They may have a tendency to ignore shoulder pain and continue with their normal everyday routines and recreational activities without pause or consideration. This may cause further aggravation and slowly over time may cause increased pain and more problems. This may be the case with some patients who are referred to physical therapy with a diagnosis of shoulder impingement.
change causes the soft tissue impingement. The supraspinatus and bicep tendon are more commonly affected muscles however the infraspinatus and the subscapularis can be impacted as well. Over time, the repeated pinching of these muscular tendons and
Shoulder impingement is the pinching of soft tissue between the bones that make up the shoulder complex structure during repetitive shoulder movement. The humerus which
bursa can cause inflammation and swelling. Once inflamed, every shoulder movement furthers the impingement until the range of motion and muscular strength in the shoulder is affected.
is the upper portion of the arm, the clavicle also known at the collar bone, and the scapula or shoulder blade are bones with make up the anatomy of the shoulder complex. These bones are surrounded by muscles, tendons and a fluid filled bursa sac which allow for stability and easy unrestricted shoulder movement. Sometimes the muscles which surround the shoulder blade and attach to the upper arm become weak and no longer work in a unison pattern with each other causing a muscular imbalance. This instability causes a narrowing of the acromion space during shoulder movement. The imbalance and instability
One common symptom of shoulder impingement is a complaint of pain on the superior and anterior portion of the shoulder. Pain may refer into the upper portion of patient’s arm and travel as low as the elbow. Patient may complain of a dull ache while at rest and with positional changes to a sharp pain during overhead, lifting and reaching activities. Dressing, bathing and reaching behind the back or for a seat belt may also cause shoulder aggravation. Neck pain may exist as inappropriate neck muscles help to raise the shoulder and avoid further aggravation of symptoms. As the inflammation becomes more chronic, a patient may begin to have difficulty sleeping, as the pain becomes more intense and comes on suddenly. A patient may complain of severe tenderness with contact. Flexibility is restricted, motion is limited and muscular strength is decreased and weakened. Medical care should be sought for the shoulder because it could eventually lead to a more serious injury. PHYSICAL THERAPY TREATMENT GOALS FOR SHOULDER IMPINGEMENT INJURY ARE TO: • Decrease inflammation • Reduce pain • Improve shoulder range of motion • Increase strength • Restore patient to prior level of function
During the acute stage of impingement, patients are advised to modify shoulder mobility. They are educated to perform everyday activities to tolerance and discontinue any activity that replicates symptoms of pain. This may include any heavy lifting or overhead activities. Rest is stressed until inflammation and pain is decreaed. Physical therapy treatment will utilize modalities such as ice, phonophoresis, and interferential stimulation in order to improve blood flow, reduce swelling and stimulate healing. Manual treatment will focus on reduced muscle guarding and muscular tone. The manual treatments will help to improve flexibility, neuromuscular facilitation and increase scapulae (shoulder blade) mobility. When pain and inflammation is controlled, therapy treatment will focus on shoulder range of motions. In addition, patient is educated on appropriate upright posture and correct body mechanics with shoulder movement. Therapeutic exercise of active assisted and stretching program using pulleys, finger ladder and cane will be implemented. When pain and swelling are sufficiently reduced and symptoms are no longer reproduced with shoulder motion, a strengthening program is then initiated. Elastic tubing, free weights and upper body bike (ergometer) will help to correct muscular imbalance, strengthen rotator cuff muscles, and reinforce normal shoulder scapulae motion. Shoulder impingement injury can be a debilitating injury where everyday activities can become painful and difficult. Early detection and treatment is a key factor for preventing further injury, resulting in additional treatment. Patients respond well to a conservative treatment in physical therapy and help to avoid further complications. In time, a patient will return to a normal functioning lifestyle with a home exercise program which will help maintain strength and shoulder mobility and avoid reinjures.
DIANE SINNOTT, PTA
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Harshness can be harmful. You may not like an opponent but you can be respectful and polite this week even when your views differ. Someone may go to extravagant lengths to get your attention. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Rushing ahead will only put you more behind this week. Don’t let minor squabbles or a tendency to fight fire with fire impede your progress. Consideration and tactfulness make achieving your ends much easier. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Keep a mental sifter on hand to separate the fluff from the substance. You may be so swept away on a magic carpet ride of romance or wishful thinking that you forget to look for safe landing places in the week ahead. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Relax on your laurels. In the week ahead you may not need to wheel and deal or enter into new agreements. Maintain your momentum with an existing project and focus your energy on being as precise as possible. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Put the brakes on spending and scrutinize bills. You could be careless about possessions and finances in the week ahead. The spirit yearns for excitement but a practical side demands that you exercise thrift. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Be sensitive without becoming a pushover. A working relationship can be blocked by someone’s emotional hang-ups in the week ahead. Investigate the facts and don’t quibble about what might have been. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): It is impossible
to create heat without light. Examine the underlying reasons behind friction or competitiveness. Your reflections and insights may reveal the true source of a rift. Re-evaluate a relationship this week. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Scientific studies may bring some benefits. The latest gadgets may help you become more efficient. Rather than being frivolous with cash, use self-discipline to remain within the budget in the week ahead. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You may wear a lot of hats in the upcoming week. Don’t be afraid to try on some new ones. Pull up the shirtsleeves and apply yourself to new ideas and responsibilities. Turn brain power on high for success. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In the week to come you may nurture the romance in your life. Those in close proximity may be more snuggly than usual. Take time to discuss joint resources and other confidential matters with sensitivity. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You maybe trigger happy with cash in the upcoming week. Someone might criticize you for not being down to earth. Your expectations might be too high so avoid making irrevocable financial decisions. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Find blessings in every misstep as this week unfolds. Asking for forgiveness will tighten the bonds of affection. Firm up financial plans and use your business skills while the stars are on your side and money can grow. (c) 2016 TRIBUNE CONTENTAGENCY, LLC.
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“Do you always make everything from scratch, the old-fashioned way?” That’s a question I’m asked often by people who love to cook. My answer has two parts, just like the question itself. I begin by telling people that, yes, I make everything from scratch whenever possible -- and within reason. At Spago, for example, we bake our own breads every day, and whisk up mayonnaise from egg yolks and oil, and simmer our own stocks. For the best quality at home, too, I prefer preparing my own mayonnaise, and I’ll keep a supply of homemade stock in the freezer; but we’ll usually eat bread from a good bakery rather than baking it ourselves. The second part of my answer, though, may be different than you might expect: The old-fashioned way isn’t always the best. Take making stock. Like many chefs, I’ve found that modern pressure cookers make the best stock. They dramatically cut cooking time while extracting maximum flavor. And the pressure prevents the bones from releasing impurities that can cloud stock. The result is beautifully clear and delicious. I never mind using smart, efficient modern appliances that deliver great results. I’ve successfully used immersion blenders, for example, to make mayonnaise in seconds. And I’m devoted to my countertop electric panini maker, as many of you no doubt already know. Another example of appliances I like is the countertop electric rice cooker. Add measured amounts of grain and liquid, plug it in, close the lid, press a button, and you get perfectly cooked rice every time. I also like to extend the use of my rice cooker to make more than just that simple side. In the past, I’ve shared with you an easy recipe for delicious rice cooker macaroni and cheese. Today, I’d like to offer up my recipe for a great version of my grandmother’s custardy rice pudding, cooked in a rice cooker and then layered parfait-style with fresh fruit. This recipe calls for short-grained Arborio rice, the kind used in classic risotto, but you could use other short or medium-grained varieties. You can also make variations using different fruits, and by adding other spices such as ground cinnamon or ginger. Since the recipe includes a custard mixture that’s combined with the rice to cook inside the rice cooker, it’s important to watch out for curdling, the formation of lumps as the yolk mixture thickens. If that happens, save the mixture simply by removing it immediately from the heat and whisking it briskly until smooth, as directed in the recipe. Regardless, you’ll find this recipe surprisingly simple, and the results are outstanding. Nothing beats making a great dessert from scratch, using a newfangled appliance to make an old-fashioned recipe. Rice Pudding Parfaits With Fresh Fruit Serves 6 1/2 cup (125 ml) Arborio rice 1 cup (250 ml) cold water 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups (500 ml) milk
Grated zest of 1 orange 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise in half, seeds scraped out and reserved 1/2 cup (125 ml) plus 2 tablespoons sugar 1/4 cup (60 ml) Grand Marnier 4 large cage-free egg yolks 1 cup (250 ml) each fresh organic blueberries, diced strawberries and raspberries Put the rice in a fine-meshed sieve and rinse it thoroughly under cold running water. Drain well. Put the rice in an automatic rice cooker with the 1 cup (250 ml) cold water. Add the salt and close the rice cooker. Plug in the cooker and set it to “Cook.” (The “Keep Warm” light will turn on after about 15 minutes, but keep the cooker closed for 20.) Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan combine the milk, orange zest, vanilla bean and seeds, sugar and Grand Marnier. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat, cover with plastic wrap, and set aside to steep for 15 minutes. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks until smooth. While whisking continuously, pour in 1/2 cup (125 ml) of the hot milk mixture; continue whisking until thoroughly blended. While whisking continuously, gradually pour the milk-and-egg mixture into the pan containing the hot milk. Hold a wire-meshed strainer over the rice in the rice cooker. Pour the milk-and-egg mixture from the pan through the strainer into the rice; discard the vanilla bean. With a heatproof rubber spatula, stir together the liquid and rice, using the spatula’s flexible blade to dislodge and incorporate all of the rice from the bottom of the cooker pot. Turn the rice cooker back on to the “Cook” setting and, leaving the lid open, stir constantly with the spatula until the mixture begins to steam and thicken. Watch carefully that it doesn’t come to a boil. As soon as thickening begins, switch the rice cooker to “Keep Warm” and continue stirring over the lower heat for about 2 minutes longer. Then, close the rice cooker lid and leave the mixture to sit for 8 minutes, opening the cooker halfway through to stir it thoroughly but briefly. Meanwhile, fill a large bowl with ice cubes and water and rest a medium bowl in its middle. Open the rice cooker and carefully remove its pot. Scrape the rice pudding mixture into the bowl set in the ice bath. If you observe any curdling, briefly whisk the mixture until smooth. Leave the pudding to cool in the ice bath. Use six tumblers, large martini glasses, or wine glasses for assembling the parfaits. Divide one third of the cooked pudding among the 6 glasses, spreading it evenly on their bottoms. Top the rice with a layer of blueberries, dividing all of them evenly among the glasses. Spoon in another layer of about half of the remaining pudding, and top it with a layer of all the strawberries. Finally, add the remaining pudding and arrange the raspberries on top. Cover the glasses with plastic wrap and refrigerate for several hours until thoroughly chilled. Serve cold.
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