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Thousands Turn Out For Ocean County St. Patrick’s Parade
–Photos by Shawn Smith The annual Ocean County St. Patrick’s Day parade marched down the center green stripe of Seaside Heights, featuring bands, groups and emergency response vehicles from throughout the county parading. Central Regional Golden Eagles Marching Band was among the participants. By Shawn Smith OCEAN COUNTY – Despite forecasters calling for a chance of rain, the 2016 Ocean County St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Seaside Heights was all sunshine and smiles on March 12. Thousands of residents (and their pets) celebrated in green as the parade made its way down the Boulevard. After about an hour delay, as organizers waited for traffic to slow from visitors gridlocked coming over the Tunney-Mathis bridge, it was time for police, firefighters and emergency
services to blare their horns and sirens to kick off the parade around 1 p.m. The street was lined several people deep in some places, as others watched and waved from homes, hotels, and even the Bamboo Bar. As the trucks and marchers walked down the Boulevard, candy and giveaways were thrown to the crowd, as children of all ages eagerly chased down each lollipop and Tootsie Roll. Visitors to the barrier island dressed in green to celebrate, some even going so far as to dye (Parade - See Page 4)
Ocean County Budget Drops, But Tax Rate Up Slightly
By Daniel Nee OCEAN COUNTY – County government will reduce its budget in 2016, but the tax rate will rise less than a penny if a proposed budget is adopted by the Board of Chosen Freeholders. “This tax rate is still less than the tax rate was 12 years ago,” said Freeholder John C. Bartlett, who has spent decades shepherding the county’s annual spending plans. The 2016 budget, as proposed, is reduced by about $13 million from 2015, for a total
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this year of $399.9 million. The reduction, Bartlett said, is due to Superstorm Sandy aid and reimbursements either ending or having been completed. “It is very difficult to compare one year’s budget, now, from another year’s budget because we are still experiencing the effects of Superstorm Sandy,” Bartlett said. The county’s tax ratable base is still off about 14 percent due to properties that have yet to be repaired or rebuilt following the storm.
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Budget Changes In Law Enforcement In 2016, the county government faces costly new responsibilities, including the obligation to hire five new detectives at the prosecutor’s office and three new sheriff’s officers. That is primarily because of a state bail reform law that guarantees arrestees access to a bail determination within 48 hours of their arrest. This necessitates the hiring of additional staff to work full-time (Budget - See Page 24)
ALUMNI GAME TO KEEP FOOTBALL RIVALRY ALIVE
By Catherine Galioto BERKELEY – A high school football rivalry won’t be stopped by conference realignments. Alumni from the Lacey Lions and Central Regional Golden Eagles plan to strap on their pads and jerseys and give the communities what they’ve been missing – a football game between the two teams. Central Regional will host the alumni game at 6:30 p.m. June 4. Berkeley Mayor Carmen Amato said he has volunteered to coach. It’s full contact football with pads, just like those memories spent on the high school football field, the community cheering under Friday night lights. Players include greats from the teams’ (Football - See Page 19)
Police To Get New Body Cameras
By Catherine Galioto BERKELEY – Township police will use a grant and trade-ins to help fund $37,000 in body-worn cameras for all of its sergeants and patrol officers this year. The equipment helps replace the cameras officers have been using since 2012 with newer models, said Police Chief Karin T. DiMichele. Berkeley Township Council approved a grant application with the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office at its last council meet i ng, hopi ng to budget $37,0 0 0 for the equipment. Half would be paid through the grant, and half would be paid by the township. DiMichele said the township funds would come in part from trading in the older models of cameras officers are currently wearing. “We apply for a grant through the
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Letters To The Editor Flat Tax Only Fair Tax For 30 years or more I have waited for the Congress of the United States to find the courage to tackle the unfairness of our tax code. I’m still waiting. Our tax code has been used for decades for social engineering, “feel good” creating and vote-buying. Some people have a weird understanding of the word “fair.” If I have no children, for whatever reason, and you have four, I had no involvement in creating this situation. If you decide to give your money to the church and other charities that is commendable. I applaud you. If you buy a house and take a mortgage for a half a million dollars and pay a large monthly interest fee, that is your decision. If your big house is in a high real estate tax area, your decision. If you go to the casino weekly and lose a lot of money, that’s your decision. I could go on, but you get the idea. In all of these situations I had no responsibility. I am still forced to help pay for them due to our so-called “fair” tax code. The only true fair tax would be a simple “flat tax” on gross income. There is a lot of talk in the political world for finally fixing the tax mess; let’s see if any of it comes to reality after the campaign “vote buying” season is over. William Staples Whiting
Budget Needs To Fix State’s Problems
Gov. Christie still has a tremendous opportunity over the next two years to right the fiscal ship here in New Jersey and to cement his legacy. That starts with crafting fiscally prudent budgets and addressing two of the state’s most pressing fiscal challenges: our pension and health benefits crisis and transportation funding. Americans for Prosperity applauds the governor’s commitment to tackling these major issues in a way that’s fair to taxpayers. The governor is also to be commended for speaking out strongly against reckless constitutional amendments on pensions and the minimum wage which will only make our state less competitive, while threatening the imposition of disastrous tax hikes on middle-class families. On the other hand, the governor’s $34.8 billion budget proposal still represents a 20 percent increase— close to $6 billion—over Gov. Corzine’s last budget. AFP believes much more can and should be done to streamline the budget and spend our tax dollars more effectively. Of course, the responsibility for addressing New Jersey’s problems is not the governor’s alone. Lawmakers also have a responsibility to their constituents and to taxpayers to work with the governor
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to resolve our state’s pressing fiscal challenges. Gov. Christie extended an olive branch today to legislators on the Democratic side of the aisle to work with him in good faith over the remaining days of his term. If they truly care about the well-being and quality of life of our residents, they will accept it. Erica Jedynak Americans for Prosperity State Director, New Jersey
How to Tell If Congress Is Working Again
There have been encouraging signs that the Republican leadership on Capitol Hill wants to make Congress function again. They’ve talked about using conference committees more, allowing a more open process for rank-and-file members, enacting separate appropriation bills rather than using omnibus bills, and letting committees lead on legislation rather than hoarding all power in the leadership offices. Perhaps most important, they’ve acknowledged that Congress has many bad habits, and insist that they want to restore a healthy legislative process. This has to be heartening to any American concerned about the level of dysfunction to which Congress had sunk. The question is, how can we tell if Congress is actually fixing itself? For as promising as the rhetoric might be, there’s a long way to go before words and reality meet on Capitol Hill. Here’s what you should keep your eye on: First, differences in emphasis separate the leaders of the two houses, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Paul Ryan. Ryan is intent on pressing forward with key policy proposals that would anchor a bold Republican legislative agenda. But that’s because the Republican majority in the House is not generally believed to be at risk. Over in the Senate,
things are different: control of that body next year is up for grabs, and McConnell seems to be focused on maintaining his par ty’s majority. For his members, boldness is a risk. This difference could lead to slim production. So look to see how many and which issues the two leaders really push forward. Will they advance the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal in some version, or let it slide until the elections are past? Will they tackle tax reform? How about authorizing support for the war against ISIS? Ryan has already removed one key matter — immigration reform — from the table. Will other pressing issues also bite the dust? The second big indicator is whether Congress has the political will to fix itself. Most members say publicly that they don’t want gridlock and are dedicated to making the institution function smoothly. The key measure of whether they really mean it is the attitude they take toward their political adversaries. If what you hear on Capitol Hill is nothing but distrust, then they’re not serious. If they’re willing to negotiate and compromise with one another — as happened at the end of last year, with the passage of an omnibus spending package — then there’s hope. Third is what you might think of as the rolled-upsleeves test. How hard are members of Congress willing to work at addressing the key issues facing the country? So far, the evidence is disappointing. The legislative schedule put out by the congressional leadership is, to be blunt, lax. On average, members of Congress will be working about nine days a month. They’ve given themselves four stretches of ten days off at a time. They’ll be off for 52 straight days in July, August and September, and then another 39 days in a row in October and (Letters - See Page 24)
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From The Ocean County Freeholders: Freeholders Help Residents Achieve Home Ownership Dream
OCEA N COU N T Y – Ocean County off icials a n t i c i p a t e h e l p i n g 16 additional county families purchase their first homes this year under the Ocean County First-Time Homebuyer program. “I am pleased to announce that in 2016 we will reach our 500th family helpi ng them ma ke their dream of home owne r sh ip a r e a l it y,” s a id Freeholder Vi rgi nia E. “Gi n ny” Hai nes, who serves as liaison to the C o u n t y Pl a n n i n g D e partment, which oversees the program. “More than just bricks and mor tar, a home instills a sense
of pr ide wh ile prov iding security to a family. There is really no place like home.” Ocean County has adm i n i s t e r e d t h e Fi r s t Ti me Homebuye r p ro gram since 1994 and to date 497 families have r e c eive d a s sist a nc e t o purchase a home. “This Board of Freeholders, with its community partners, is helping moms and dads and their ch i ld r e n t a ke t h at big step of purchasing their first home,” Haines said. The Ocean Count y Board of Chosen Freeholders is renewing its cont r a ct w it h O CEA N
OCEAN COUNTY – As it enters its 19th boating season, the Ocean County Pumpout Boat program, the largest in the state, continues to provide environmental benefits and some extra eyes for safety on county waterways. “Since the program began in 1997, 65,000 recreational boats have used the free service and more than 1.3 million gallons of ef f lu e nt h ave b e e n d ispose d of prope rly,” said Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari, who serves as liaison to the program. “This program has been ext remely popula r a nd extremely successful and I am happy to announce its continuation into the 2016 boating season.” The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders is ex p e c t e d t o a u t ho r i z e operational agreements for the upcoming boating season during its March 2 meeting. “This program has been a great partnership with the state, our municipalities, the Ocean County Utilities Author it y and the Tuckerton Seaport,” Vicari said.
The costs to operate all t he boat s a re split be tween the county and the Ocean County Utilities Authority. “The $120,000 budget covers the boat captains, fuel, maintenance, insurance and other incident al costs,” Vicar i said. “This allows the service to be prov ided f ree of charge to boaters.” The state Department of Environ mental Protection also provides some funds to offset the operational costs. The six boats were all purchased by Ocean Cou nt y w it h t he cost s being reimbursed through t h e C l e a n Ve s s e l Ac t Grant and the NJ Shoreto -Please license plate program. “I am very pleased to have sponsored the legislation that created the ‘Shore-to-Please’ license plate program which helps provide funding for the pumpout boat program,” said Freeholder Virginia E. “Ginny” Haines, who served in the state Legislature. “I am happy to see these funds resulted in such a successful program
I n c., t h e a n t i - p ove r t y agency, to oversee t he program for 2016. It has been the ad minist rator a nd con su lt a nt for t he program since 1997. “T his prog ram also i l l u s t r a t e s t h e i m p o rt a n c e of p a r t n e r s h i p s a mong pu bl ic, p r ivat e and non-profit agencies here in Ocean County,” Hai ne s said. “OCEA N Inc., nine lending instit ut ions, Ocean Cou nt y and the U.S. Department of Hou si ng a nd Urba n D e velo p m e nt h ave a l l joined together in making homeownership a reality. The end result of this program is priceless.”
Un d e r t h e c o n t r a c t , OCEAN Inc. will administer $160,000 in federal home f unds that will be used for dow n payments and closing cost a s s i s t a n c e t ow a r d t h e purchase of a home for 16 low and moderate income families in 2016. “Moving into that first home is such an importa nt a ch ieve me nt for a family,” said Freeholder Director John P. Kelly. “Even in a difficult economy we wa nt ou r cit izens to be able to obtain the American Dream of home ownership and this p r og r a m h a s p r ov id e d them with the ability to
do so.” In order to apply, an ap pl ica nt mu st h ave a three percent down payment with one and a half percent from their own funds, and meet the foll ow i n g c r i t e r i a : g o o d credit rating, suff icient income to support mortgage payments and their income must not exceed the H U D i ncome li mit set for the Ocean County region. “T h is prog ra m helps f i rst time homeow ners learn the ins and outs of homeownership,” Haines said. “The potential buyers are schooled in budgeting and finances and
all those details needed to be a successful homeowner. There is a ver y valuable educational component t hat comes along with this program.” A t ot al of $ 4.2 m i llion in Home Investment Partnership funding has been allocated to the First-Time Homebuyers program in Ocean Count y si n c e 19 9 4. Ho m e s pu rchased have a tot al real estate value of more t h a n $9 2 m i l l i o n a n d the average home price closed within the last 18 months is $158,000. For more program information, contact OCEAN Inc. at 732-288-2614.
Pumpout Boat Program Enters 19th Year t h at help s t o p r e se r ve Ba r negat Bay a nd ou r environment.” Vicari said the pumpout boat program is essential for a county like Ocean County which relies on tourism for its economic base. “When boaters are una bl e t o u s e t h e m a n y pu mpouts based at the marinas throughout the cou nt y, they should be using the pumpout boats,” he said. “We now operate six pumpout boats that are helping us do our part to keep Barnegat Bay and its tributaries clean. We encourage all of our boaters who are out enjoying the bay and our rivers to use this free service and stop waste water pollut ants from entering our waterways.” Ocean County’s pumpout boats are specially equipped vessels capable of emptying the on-board toilets and tanks of other boats, thus keeping waste f rom enter i ng the bay. The boats cover different areas of the bay throughout Ocean County. The pumpout boats can be accessed by contacting the
captains on VHF Radio Channel 9. “We are home to the greatest number of mar i n a s i n t he st at e. We want people to use our bays and our rivers for r e c r e a t io n a l b o a t i ng ,” Vicari said. “But we also want ever yone to enjoy these wonderful natural habitats responsibly and to be mindful of the environment that needs to be protected and preserved.”
T he Bay Defender, a 23-foot boat with a 420 gallon holding tank and operated by Brick Township was launched in 2014 and joined the Bay Saver i n pat rol l i ng nor t he r n Barnegat Bay. Two other boats operate in central Ba r negat Bay a nd t wo boats pat rol Lit tle Egg H a r b or. T h e C i r cle of Life which is sponsored by Seaside Park was the first pumpout boat in the
state. The boats operate Memor ial Day weekend t h r ou g h O c t ob e r e a ch year, including major holidays like July 4th, and have steadily expanded their operations. For more infor mation on the pumpout boat prog r a m , v i sit t he O c e a n C o u n t y Pl a n n i n g D e p a r t m e n t ’s we b s it e a t planning.co.ocean.nj.us/ coastal.htm.
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All Alumni Night Out Approaches BAYVILLE – The Central Regional Alumni Association will hold its 7th Annual All Alumni Night on April 1 at Spicy’s Cantina in Seaside Heights. Doors open at 6 p.m. This event features an all you can eat hot and cold buffet, two DJs and a photo booth. Tickets are $28. Tickets can be purchased at Roots Hair Salon across from the dinosaur, Altieri Chiropractic in Bayville, by mail by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope to CRAA Box 150 Bayville 08721, or by using the PayPal feature on the website. By purchasing a ticket to this event, you are allowing the alumni association to continue its tradition of awarding scholarships to deserving seniors graduating this June. The Central Regional Alumni Association
has given over $25,000 in scholarships since their inception in 2004. If you are a graduating senior, go to guidance office and ask for a scholarship packet. There will also be a Big Cash 50-50 ticket raffle, tickets are $100 each with only 100 tickets being sold. The winner will receive half of all proceeds with a maximum payout of $5,000. The ticket will be drawn on May 26 at the golf outing. The tickets are for sale at Alteiri Chiropractic, Roots Hair Salon, in the Superintendent’s Office at school or by contacting any active member of CRAA. Golfers and sponsors are needed for the Alumni Golf Outing. Download all forms from the website centralrefionalalumniassociationbayvillenj.org.
Registration Open For Berkeley AYF
BERKELEY – Berkeley Youth Football and Cheer, established in 1973, has been serving the community for 43 years and continue to do so. Flag Football, Tackle Football, Game Day Only Cheerleading and Competitive Cheerleading are all available at the Berkeley AYF. They offer the opportunity to play games locally in Toms River, Lacey, Brick, etc. Most of the towns they play will be the same towns the children play in high school. All of the games and practices are held at the group’s complex in Veterans Park.
Parents can register online any time at berkeleyeaglesyfc.org or at their next in-person registration session on April 15. When you register your child with Berkeley AYF, they will give you the face value of the registration fee in raffle tickets that you will sell for $5 each. Any tickets you sell, you will keep that money. Therefore, if you sell all of the raffle tickets, your child ultimately participates for free. Questions or concerns? Contact them via email at info@berkeleyeaglesyfc.org.
Italian American Club Seeks New Members SEASIDE HEIGHTS – The Seaside Italian American Club is looking for new members. The club has shuffleboard, poker, social nights,
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6th Annual Jersey Shore Wine Festival
LAKEWOOD – The participating wineries for the sixth Annual Jersey Shore Wine Festival, presented by the Lakewood BlueClaws, have been announced. Scheduled to take place rain-or-shine from noon to 5 p.m. on June 11 and 12, the Jersey Shore Wine Festival will offer featured samplings of wines from a variety of award-winning Garden State wineries. Every winery from the 2015 Jersey Shore Wine Festival will be returning, plus two more. These include the following: Valenzano Winery, DiMatteo Winery; M o n r o e v i l l e Vi n e y a r d s a n d Wi n e r y ; Plagido’s Winery; Tomasello Winery, Inc.; Wagonhouse Winery; Four Sisters; CAVA Winery and lastly, Sharrott Winery. There will also be two new wineries this year: Franklinville’s Coda Rossa and Sewell’s Villari Vineyards.
In addition to wine tastings, there will also be live entertainment, as well as 40 crafters, retail vendors, food truck vendors and a children’s play area. The annual wine festival will be held in Lakewood’s FirstEnergy Park, 2 Stadium Way. The cost to attend is $20 in advance or $25 at the gate for those over 21. Designated drivers are free. No dogs, hovercraft/hoverboards, drones, bicycles or skateboards are allowed during festival days. Tickets for June 11 and 12 can be purchased through EventBrite.com All net proceeds will be donated to Sylvia’s Children, a Holmdel-based 501(c)3 organization working over the past 13 years to improve the living conditions for more than 1,000 children in the village of Mbiriizi in Uganda, Africa.
Celebrate Spring With The Men’s Club BERKELEY – The Holiday City South Men’s Club will hold its annual Spring Fling Celebration on May 7 between 5 to 9 p.m. in its auditorium. Dinner includes: antipasta salad, pot roast, chicken francaise, tilapia stuffed with crab meat, stuffed shells and dessert. Coffee, beer, wine and soda will be
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Fishing Club To Hold Flea Market
BERKELEY – The Holiday City Silverton Fishing Club is holding an indoor flea market. The flea market will be held on May 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1846 Yorktowne Blvd., Toms River. There will be a variety of vendors and crafts. Tables are available, call Hans at 732-279-0163.
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OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County College will host the 39th Annual Ocean County Teen Arts Festival at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts Gallery, Building #12, OCC Main Campus, College Drive, Toms River. Artwork will be on display in the Gallery now through April 7. Admission to the gallery is free and open to the public. The Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission is the administrator of the Ocean County Teen Arts program. The annual festival is under the direction of Bobbi Krantz, festival coordinator and director of the Grunin Center for the Arts. “The Teen Arts program has a long and glorious history. It is not a contest – there are no winners or losers. Rather it is an arts-in-education project typical to New Jersey where every participant has an opportunity to have his or her work critiqued by professionals in their field. This program, which was started over 40 years ago in Middlesex County, has grown to encompass almost all of New Jersey’s 21 counties,” Krantz said. The 2016 Ocean County Teen Arts Festival will be represented by the following high schools: Brick Memorial, Brick Township, Central Regional, Donovan Catholic, Jackson Liberty, Jackson Memorial, Lacey Township, Lakewood, Manchester, Ocean County Vocational-Technical School (OCVTS)/Brick, Pinelands Regional, Pt. Pleasant Borough, Southern Regional and Toms River East, North and South. On March 22 and 23 from 8:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the performance aspect of
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TOMS RIVER – The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College presents The Skivvies on April 2 at 8 p.m. on the Main Stage, Grunin Center, Building #12, OCC Main Campus, College Drive. Concert Tickets: $29 adults, $26 seniors, $24 subscribers. (Dinner/Show Package: 6 p.m. $60 dinner provided by Prime 13). Tickets are on sale now. The Skivvies are Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley, New York City actor/musicians performing stripped down arrangements of eclectic covers and comedic, genre-hopping mashups. Not only are the arrangements stripped down – cello, ukulele, glockenspiel, melodica – but The Skivvies literally strip down to their underwear to perform. Nominated for the 2015 MAC Award (Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs) for “Show of the Year,” The Skivvies are a band The Wall Street Journal calls “smart, sophisticated … ingenious.” People magazine named The Skivvies “The Most Playful performers” in The Most Talked About Bodies of 2014 issue, and Sports Illustrated named them “Favorite New Band.” The
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Local Dentist Donates His Fees To Smiles For Life
TOMS RIVER – If you whiten your teeth between now and June 30, you will be helping families whose children have cancer or children who need cleft palate surgery. Each year Toms River dentist Dr. Ron Rotem participates in the Smiles for Life Campaign by donating 100 percent of his time whitening teeth. Last year, Rotem donated $1,800 from the Smiles for Life Campaign to Ocean of Love, a nonprofit organization that aids families whose children have cancer, and The Smile Train, which provides surgery for children who need cleft palate surgery. Through the national Smiles for Life Campaign, Rotem has donated more than $55,000 during the past 12 years to charities. Rotem, a member of the national Crown
Paint Party For First Aid Squad Auxiliary
BERKELEY – The Holiday Heights First Aid Squad Auxiliary is hosting a Paint Party on April 10 from 2 to 5 p.m. This event is for artists and non-artists alike. It will be held at the Holiday Heights First Aid Squad building located at 120 Prince Charles Drive. Tickets for this event are $35 and will be sold on Thursday 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.
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NJNG Supports Sustainable Energy Projects NEW JERSEY – New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) will join with Sustainable Jersey and the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) to provide free technical assistance to school districts and municipalities in its service territory for sustainable energy projects. NJNG is again sponsoring three EDF Fellows, typically MBA or similar graduates, who will be paired by Sustainable Jersey with participating districts and municipalities for a 10-week period over the summer. The goal is to help schools and towns implement projects that will enhance building performance through energy-efficiency analysis, planning and upgrades, as well as other energy-related improvements and result in lower energy costs and emissions. To be eligible, applicants must be located within NJNG’s service territory and registered with the Sustainable Jersey or Sustainable Jersey for Schools programs. Three school districts or municipalities will be selected from the eligible submissions. For more information, including
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Second Annual Craft & Vendor Fair BERKELEY – The Auxiliary of Manitou Park Fire Company Station 18 is holding its second Annual Craft and Vendor Fair on May 28. The fair will be held at Whispering Pines Park, located at Selkirk Ave., from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Crafters and vendors tables are available for $40 and $50. Food trucks are $75. If you are interested in a table, email the auxiliary at st.18auxiliary@yahoo.com or call Ruthi at 732-300-7892. The rain date is May 29.
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TOMS RIVER –The Displaced Homemakers program of Ocean County and Ocean County College’s Career, Employment and Counseling Services are sponsoring a Women’s Career and Life Event on April 16, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fifth Floor, Gateway (Building #101), Ocean County College Main Campus, College Drive. This event is open to the public. Admission is $9, which includes refreshments and workshop materials. It is $6 for current OCC and Kean-Ocean students with valid ID. Registration is required. Seating is limited. To register or for more information, call Career, Employment and Counseling Services at Ocean County College at 732-255-0400, ext. 2945. Visit ocean.edu. The schedule for the event is as follows: 8:30 a.m. – Registration and refreshments. 9 a.m. – Welcome. 9:30 a.m. – Susan Ebeling-Witte, OCC Career coordinator, Career, Employment and Counseling Services. Previously, Ebeling-Witte served as OCC Director of Student Support Services and Coordinator of the Displaced Homemakers program of Ocean County. She provides personal, crisis and career counseling to students, alumni and faculty. Ebeling-Witte also developed OCC’s Suicide Awareness program, presenting seminars and workshops to thousands of students, faculty and staff. She holds a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Monmouth University and is a licensed Professional Counselor in the State of New Jersey, maintaining certification as a counselor by the National Board of Certified Counselors. Ebeling-Witte is a member in the New Jersey Community College Counseling Association, American Counseling Association, National Career Development Association and the American Association of Suicidology. 10 a.m. – Kathy DiMario, OCC Adjunct professor in the Department of Business,
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Ocean County Republican Organization Meeting OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Republican Organization County Council Meeting and Nominating Convention will be held on March 30 at The TR Hotel (former Holiday Inn), 290 Route 37, Toms River. Doors will open and registration will start at
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Men’s Club To Hold Bus Trip
BERKELEY – The Holiday City South Men’s Club will hold a trip to Resorts casino on April 26. The bus will leave the HCS parking lot at 9:15 a.m. and return from the casino at 4:15 p.m. The cost is $45 per person with a $25 slot
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Five Ways You Can Damage Your Hearing Without Knowing It Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is the most common type of hearing loss, but folks aren’t always sure where their hearing loss comes from. There are some fairly obvious ways to damage your hearing, such as listening to music at excessive volumes, or firing weapons without hearing protection. Then there are situations where protecting your hearing doesn’t seem very important, but doing so might actually prevent further damage. Consider the following sneaky causes of hearing loss. Workplace Noise: Although many construction and manufacturing jobs state that hearing protection should be worn at all times on the job, these warnings are not always adhered to. Those who wear hearing protection may not be wearing it at all times; it may be removed to talk with co-workers or supervisors despite close proximity to high-noise producing machines, and depending upon how loud those machines are, damage can be caused fairly quickly. Even with hearing protection, noise damage can slowly accumulate and wear on the delicate hair cells in the inner ear. Ototoxic Medication: Ototoxic medications are drugs such as painkillers that have chemical properties that make them toxic to the sensory cells in the ear. Painkillers taken in high quantity create not only a risk for dependency but for losing hearing as well; strong pain medications first cause a ringing in the ears before beginning
to have adverse effects on hearing, but the impairment often goes away after discontinued use. Smoking: Because of the impact and high profile of major diseases caused by smoking, potential hearing damage as a side effect of smoking often flies under the radar. But nicotine is a vasoconstrictor that causes blood vessels to shrink slightly, restricting blood flow to the inner ear and preventing oxygen from reaching it. Over a lifetime, this “suffocates” the ear. Public Transportation: The squeal and grind of light rails, trains, and even buses coming to a stop have the potential to cause hearing damage to daily riders of public transportation because they’re constantly exposed to noise. Rough or curved tracks prevent smooth rides, leading to more noise. And those who are waiting for their bus or train are exposed to potential traffic on a busy street which can sometimes reach levels of 100 dB or more. Attending Sporting Events Due in part to the nature of sporting events, watching athletes perform-the danger of noise is often forgotten. Many stadiums still manifest crown noise dangerous enough to damage hearing. Seattle’s CenturyLink Field last year posted a decibel record of 137.6 enough to cause permanent damage in 30 seconds. Noise levels of 115 dBs or more-about the equivalent of a concert, are not uncommon but are safe to experience for only 15 minutes.
Dr. Izzy and his staff are always available to answer most of your questions regarding your hearing health. His offices are in Toms River, Whiting, and Manahawkin. He can be reached at 732-818-3610 or via Web site at gardenstatehearing.com.
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The event will be held rain or shine and include live race results and awards for the top three male and female finishers and age-group winners. Pre-registered runners and walkers will receive an event t-shirt. Online registration is available at RaceForum.com/Lobster. Register before April 16 to get discount, the price will increase on April 17. Start and finish are at Langosta Lounge, 1000 Ocean Avenue. Parking available across the street and plenty of parking in public lots. Event is rain or shine. For questions about the event, contact Doug Rice at 732-915-9139 or drice@raceforum.com. The American Littoral Society and Shifting Sands are co-beneficiaries of the proceeds from the event. For more information about the American Littoral Society or to become a member, visit littoralsociety.org or call 732-291-0055.
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Wintertime is one of my favorite times of the year. Ahh…snowy days, crackling fire, fluffy sweaters…Cough! Cough! Haaaaack! With all there is a lot to enjoy during this season, the winter months are commonly known as ‘Cold and Flu’ season or ‘Sniff and Sneeze’ season because of the nasty little virus that come with it. I just dealt with the flu recently and posted a video about how I overcame the bug in less than 24 hours. No matter how long it takes you to recover, the winter season always starts and ends with an annoying cough. Coughing is the body’s natural way of clearing out the air passages in our lungs. Did you know, a bad cough can clock speeds up to 60mph? We’re all going to have to run a little faster to get away from the germs. I have many natural options for you today. These will help tame your cough: 1. Honey With Coffee – Honey has been widely used to treat coughs for years and years. Swallowing a spoonful or two calms the throat and has been shown just as effective as an over-thecounter cough suppressant ingredient, dextromethorphan (or “DM”) according to the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2010. In the Primary Care Respiratory Journal, researchers evaluated drinking honey with coffee every eight hours and found it to be more effective than steroids. 2. Ginger – Ginger has been used medicinally for thousands of years and has been used to support almost every condi-
tion including asthma, migraines, constipation and bronchitis. It is a superior antioxidant and can be cut or crushed into small pieces and added to five cups of water with some lemon and honey. Boil the mixture until half of the tea remains and then sip the tea. Do this every two to three hours for cough relief. You can also put 1 drop of essential oil in hot water and do a steam inhalation. 3. Bromelain – Bromelain is a natural enzyme that fights inflammation and infections. High amounts of bromelain are found in pineapples. Bromelain has been found to help reduce the airway inflammation in lungs, which could ease a cough. That’s according to Alternative Theraies in Health and Medicine, 2012. I’d suggest supplementation, bromelain capsules are sold at health food stores. 4. Afrin or similar – These stop post nasal drip in about 10 minutes and that can ‘shut you up’ very quickly if your cough is triggered by a drip. That’s what it was for me when I was sick. I also used Flunada, which is a natural cough/cold reliever sold next to all the Afrin products. 5. Vodka or Brandy – This is not your excuse to get sloshed, but many seniors out there know that a shot or even just a teaspoonful of one of these drinks can soothe a cough within minutes, especially if you follow it with a teaspoonful of honey.
(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2016 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.
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When You Find Your Medicine You Take What You Can Get Dear Readers As you know my usual format is to pick and choose from my inbox and bring to you letters that I think will be most interesting. This week I will deviate from my norm by generalizing. I receive so much mail regarding the following, I feel that I am answering many letters at once. I’ve received hundreds of letters over the last year similar to this. People either personally or through a relative are being given wrong medications or incorrect dosages of medications that they were or were not prescribed. Throughout the healthcare world, of which I am very familiar, this is known as a “med error.” Although it does happen in hospitals and other places that healthcare is delivered, it is most common in your own home. People who take care of themselves often double up, skip, or substitute older medications. As you know by now, I am president of Preferred Home Health Care. One of the rules in home healthcare is that a registered nurse must prepare medication. Most people, however, do not need a nurse to pour their medication. Here are a few tips to help prevent any problems for those who are taking their medications by themselves. 1. Line up every medication that you should be taking. 2. Look for the following things: Your name (don’t laugh; it happens), the doctors’ names, the dosage and daily prescription.
3. Do not take your medication out of a bottle day by day. Instead prepare a week of medication. I prefer not to use a day and night box that is built as one. I do recommend that you color code two kits, one for day and one for night. Yellow or light blue works well for morning and a deeper color to represent night. For those who need to take medications more than twice a day, adjust the above by buying three or four individual set ups. It’s bulkier but safer. For those who are on a limited budget, you can use egg cartons from the supermarket (not my favorite choice but it does work.) If you can, have someone in the house review what you have done. Once again, an RN would be great, but not always practical. I like setting up medication on Sundays if possible. Take all the bottles and put them away so that you don’t accidentally reach into the bottle out of habit. This will prevent accidental double ups. Prepare a list, and keep it on your person or somewhere visible should an emergency occur Stay safe and healthy.
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prosecutor’s off ice but it was really through the NJ Attorney Generals Department Of Law. In the grant specifications, the township agreed to fund 50 percent and the grant would fund 50 percent,” DiMichele said. “We will be receiving almost $37,000 to be put in the body-worn cameras program.” Previously, the state attorney general’s office in a press release explained the purpose of body cameras is to both help collect evidence but also keep the police and civilian accountable: “Body cameras offer promise to promote accountability of both police and civilians, to enhance evidence collection, and to reduce the number and cost of citizen complaints and internal affairs investigations. At the same time, body cameras raise significant privacy concerns …Moreover, it is critical to balance the benefits of recording evidence that might help solve a crime and prosecute an offender against the costs if a victim or witness is chilled from providing an officer with information because of the camera.” DiMichele said the cameras have been in use in Berkeley since 2012, making the
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respective histories. Rumored so far: for Lacey, FB/LB Justin Pandorf of 2009 and three of the four Elias brothers William, Greg and Keith; for Central, former 2008 All Shore star RB Sam Pepe and the Hardy brother rushing crew. The decades of games meant a Thanksgiving football battle between the Golden Eagles and Lions. But in recent years the number of teams meeting on Thanksgiving, and with conference realignments, stopped the series. Still organizers said the lack of an annual game hasn’t left the rivalry lacking, instead spurring them to create the June 4 alumni game. The event has a cost to play, and a cost to watch, with the game serving as a fundraiser for the touch down clubs of each school. The event is being organized and promoted by OT Football who will provide all the necessary equipment, field insurance and referees in addition to organizing and promoting the event. The cost to play in the game is just $100 per player. Admission for fans will be $10.
The Berkeley Times, March 19, 2016, Page 19 township police one of the first locally to use the equipment. “We did budget in our capital for 2016 to improve the program. We’ve had body cameras since early 2012. I know you’ve seen in the papers a lot of departments are moving this way. We were one of the first to move this way,” said the chief. “Now with this grant and trade in, we will be able to outfit every sergeant and patrolmen with the body camera.” Monmouth County has began a pilot program, with its county law enforcement collaborating with local police such as Howell to issue the equipment and monitor its use, before deciding whether to expand. In Ocean County, Berkeley and South Toms River are among the departments using body cameras in 2015. State police troopers also wear them, part of an initiative the state attorney general announced last July to give $2.5 million to local departments to buy the cameras. Mayor Carmen Amato praised the program. “It’s a win win for our department. Back in 2012 and with the chief’s recommendation we presented council to move forward with this program, and it’s been working out very very well,” he said.
Players can sign up and register to play in the game on OT Football’s website: otfootball.com/lacey-vs-central-2016-registration. Bill Exner, former standout three-year starter DB/WR and class of 2004, is the Lacey organizer. Lacey football alumni interested in playing should join the Facebook Group Lacey Football Alumni Football Game, and contact Exner on Facebook or by phone at 609-548-3561. Central Regional football alumni that are interested in playing should join the Facebook group Charity Alumni Rival Football Game-Central and contact either Billy Spano (2004 graduate and star WR/DB) or Sam Pepe on Facebook, or call 732-678-7281. Those interested can also contact Central Regional Superintendent Triantafillos Parlapanides. The game is being sponsored by Latitudes on the River who is hosting the official after party for alumni players, cheerleaders, fans and bands from both schools. The game is also being sponsored by Thompson Healthcare and Sports Medicine with offices in Lacey and Toms River. Additional interested sponsors or questions can be answered by Matt Malleo of OT Football at Matt@otfootball.com or 732-492-3018.
All You Can Eat Beefsteak Dinner And Dance BERKELEY – Holiday City at Berkeley will hold an “All You Can Eat Beefsteak Dinner and Dance” on April 23 in Clubhouse II on Port Royal Dr. The event will run from 6 to 10 p.m. The dinner includes: salad, filet mignon, French fries, ice cream sundae, beer, wine, soda, coffee or tea. The
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TOMS RIVER – Ocean County College announces its new Weekend College option. Learn more by attending a Weekend College Information Session on April 1 at 6 p.m. in Room 203, or April 9 at 10 a.m. in Room 214, Bartlett Hall (Building #2), Ocean County College Main Campus, College Drive. Ocean Count y College’s Weekend College allows you to earn an associate in science degree in Business Administration in 16 months. This accelerated program is open to all students but is geared for busy adults. Attend class on Fr iday evening, t wo sessions on Saturday and one morning session on Sunday.
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Page 24, The Berkeley Times, March 19, 2016 AAA bond rating. “If anything can guarantee our triple-A Continued From Page 1 bond ratings in the future, this is it,” said Bartlett. “We grew the surplus on the order on weekends. Another state obligation, the county’s of $7 million, which means we don’t have contribution to state-run mental health to worry about this as much in the future.” The county will generate about $2 million institutions, rose by 33 percent for 2016. “It’s only going to get worse,” said in revenue this year from new ratables that Freeholder Jack Kelly, of the money that have come on board as the recovery from is being expended on mental health ser- Sandy continues. The county’s overall tax base increased by $2 vices. “As we hear Your Taxes: billion, from $92.5 to more about keeping County Budget $94.5. less people in jail, •$399.9 million budget Bartlett received many of those people •$13 million less than 2015 accolades from his are going to require •$0.003 increase in tax rate colleag ues on the mental health ser•New rate: 35.3 cents per $100 board for his budget vices.” •Ratables up $2 billion presentation. Tax Rate And Bud•Budget uses $16.5 million from surplus “He has always get Figures •Budget hearing April 6 been king of making The tax rate will rise three-tenths of one cent, to 35.3 cents sure we are a fiscally conservative county,” said Freeholder Virginia Haines. “John per $100 of assessed real estate value. The county budget will be supported always does an excellent job.” The Ocean County Board of Chosen by $16.5 million from the surplus fund, which rose to $43 million over the course Freeholders introduced the $399.9 milof 2015, equaling about 10 percent of the lion spending package during the Board’s March 16 public meeting. overall budget. A public hearing on the budget and its anThe percent of surplus used is a key indicator to allow the county to maintain its ticipated adoption is scheduled for April 6.
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November. Yes, it’s an election year and they want to campaign. But you cannot run a government that is not in session. The best we can hope for is an obvious sense of urgency when members of Congress are in Washington. Look for it. If you don’t see it, little will get done on Capitol Hill. I should say that not all the responsibility for restoring Congress rests at the federal level. The states, too, have a key role to play. Will they get serious about how they draw congressional districts, so that politicians no longer have the luxury of picking their
voters rather than the other way around? Will some states continue to pursue efforts to make voting harder — which, like gerrymandering, has the effect of shoring up the extremes in Congress? Will states make the effort to modernize their voting systems, so that the democratic process has a chance of working with minimal friction? In the end, good intentions and fine rhetoric don’t accomplish much. I hope you’ll keep an eye on Congress and cheer for its members to act in accord with their own advice. If they do, Congress will take a giant stride toward improved performance. Lee H. Hamilton Former Congressman
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OCEAN COUNTY – If you enjoy learning about the wildlife, ecology and traditions of the Barnegat Bay and like sharing what you’ve learned with others, then the Barnegat Bay Volunteer Master Naturalist program is for you. Registration is now open for the spring 2016 training course offered by the Barnegat Bay Partnership through the Ocean County College Continuing and Professional Education Department. Led by instructor Terry O’Leary, a master naturalist and environmental educator, the course will cover wildlife, salt marshes, forest communities, barrier islands, bay traditions, environmental sampling, fire ecology and much more. Exciting field trips to local parks and nature centers, including Jakes Branch County Park and Sedge Island
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R.C. Shea & Assoc. Inside The Law
Robert C. Shea Esq. Christopher R. Shea Esq.
Homebuilder Beware By Robert C. Shea, Esq. & Christopher R. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates Any homeowner looking to build or as hiring an architect and various submodify a home should note that a new contractors, scheduling subcontractors’ trend in New Jersey law now holds prop- work and purchasing building materials. erty owners liable for workplace injuries Gaccione also frequented the jobsite, where the injury occurred on site, and the oversaw the work and performed some property owner assumed responsibilities managerial tasks. normally reserved for a general contracNevertheless, the trial court granted tor. This trend was solidified by the New Gaccione’s motion for summary judgment Jersey Appellate Division case of Costa v. dismissing all claims against him. The Gaccione, 408 N.J. Super. 362 (App. Div. trial court held that Gaccione did not have 2009) where the Appellate Court held that a duty to ascertain whether the scaffolding since there was evidence to demonstrate a posed a risk of injury and, instead, was property owner on a construction project entitled to rely on the subcontractor to where Plaintiff was injured acted as the de oversee its employee’s work. facto general contractor, a genuine issues The employee then appealed to the Apof material fact existed to warrant a trial pellate Division. On appeal, the Appellate on the property owner’s liability for the Division reversed the trial court’s holding, Plaintiff’s injuries. and found the facts of the case estabIn Costa, an employee of a framing lished that the homeowner had acted as subcontractor fell and sustained serious the de facto contractor. Significantly, the injury when climbing makeshift scaf- homeowner visited the site daily, oversaw folding used on the construction project. operations, purchased materials requested The employee claimed that the property by builders and actively discussed buildowner, Salvatore Gaccione (“Gaccione”), ing plans with workers that he hired. The acted as the project general contractor, Appellate Division concluded that this and that Gaccione’s failure to ensure evidence was sufficient to create genuine worksite safety constituted negligence issues of material facts and ordered a trial and a violation of OSHA. Regarding to determine the issue of damages. Gaccione’s role as the general contractor, The important lesson to be learned from the employee demonstrated that Gaccione the Costa case for perspective homebuildobtained building permits as the project ers is that taking on the responsibilities owner, but indicated on the permit form normally assumed of a general contractor, that he considered himself the “person even in the absence of the official desigresponsible for the work.” In addition, nation of such, may give rise to a duty of Gaccione performed many of the general care to ensure worksite safety and expose contractor functions on the project, such you to liability. The law firm of R.C. Shea & Associates, Counsellors at Law, is a full service law firm representing and advising clients in the areas of Estate Planning, Estate Litigation, Personal Injury, General Litigation, Real Estate Law, Medicaid Law, Medical Malpractice, Workers’ Compensation, Land Use and Planning Law, Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney and much more. Call or visit our office Toms River office at 732-505-1212, 244 Main Street, Toms River, Manchester Area 732-408-9455 or our Brick Area at 732-451-080; email us at Rshea@rcshea.com or visit our website at www.rcshea.com.
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N EW J ERSEY – 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 stor y. The foundation wants to demonstrate to visitors that
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ave you ever noticed the joints in both of your hands to be swollen and painful? Do your joints remain painful and stiff for a long period of time, well into the morning? Has your ability to open jars, cut food, and turn doorknobs become more challenging? You may be one of the 1.3 million Americans suffering from Rheumatoid Arthritis. Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a systemic, chronic, autoimmune disorder that can cause joint deformities. It can also decrease your ability to perform activities of daily living (ADL’s), cause muscle spasm and shortening, increase ligament laxity, and destroy bone and cartilage. In some cases, the synovial lining of tendons and tissues of internal organs may also be affected. Research suggests that hand involvement is an early clinical sign of RA, with joint swelling occurring at the small knuckles or your proximal interphalangeal joints (PIP’s) and your larger knuckles or metacarpophalangeal joints (MCP’s), and wrists. Signs and Symptoms of RA vary as the disease progresses, and symptoms may go into remission or exacerbate. • Stage I: Early, Acute, Inflammatory: Increased pain, joint swelling and warmth in the knuckles and wrists of both hands • Stage II: Moderate, subacute: Decreased range of motion (ROM), decreased pain symptoms, and weakening of soft tissues and joints • Stage III: Severe, chronic active, destructive: Decreased ROM, increased soft tissue involvement, and increased joint deformities • Stage IV: Chronic: Severe deformities affecting both hands, with the dominant hand being more severely damaged
CAUSES AND RISK FACTORS: The exact cause of rheumatoid arthritis is unknown, but those with a family history of rheumatoid arthritis, are more likely to be diagnosed with RA, due to the genes affecting the immune system making people more prone. Both genders may be affected, but
women have a greater than 75% chance of getting RA, with onset between 20-50 years of age.
used items like kitchen utensils, gardening tools, and pens. • Using spring loaded scissors that are readily available to open up packages, instead of fingers to pinch. • Avoid using squeeze bottles or tubes, to decrease stress on the joints. A better alternative would be pump bottles for shampoo, toothpaste, lotions, and soaps. • Use lightweight cookware, to avoid excessive load to the joints. • Use both arms to carry objects, close to the body, and avoid using hand to lift heavy groceries and handbags.
TREATMENT OPTIONS: IN ACCORDANCE WITH SEEING A RHEUMATOLOGIST TO MANAGE RA SYMPTOMS. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AND PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP: • Decrease Pain in joints • Maintain or increase range of motion & strength • Provide education on adaptive equipment and compensatory techniques to resume ADL performance • Fabricate resting hand splints to prevent further joint deformity & recommend daytime splinting options. – Resting hand splints: Allow your fingers and wrists to remain in good alignment, and decrease your pain. – Silver ring splints: Allows freedom to perform activities during the day, while keeping the fingers positioned in proper alignment. The Hand Therapists at All-Care Physical Therapy Center, LLC, are equipped with the knowledge and measuring kit required to evaluate the most appropriate splint to improve function.
JOINT PROTECTION & ENERGY CONSERVATION TECHNIQUES: • Replacing doorknobs and faucets with levers to decrease the amount of strain on the joints. • Using a pizza cutter or rocker knife to cut up food instead of a traditional knife to decrease stress to the joints • Adding built up, large cushioned handles, for commonly
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): You don’t need to experiment with a box full of snakes and apples to understand the intricacies of temptation. In the week ahead be prudent about relationships. Remain friendly without getting emotionally involved. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In the upcoming week you might often see only what you want to see. Take a step back from a prospective purchase and get someone else’s opinion before pulling out the credit card. Focus on completing creative projects. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): It may be better to remain silent. Mere words cannot explain the fantasies building in your heart. In the week ahead you may be inspired to try something new. Concentrate on the facts and figures when dealing with business matters. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Two heads will be better than one. You can count on trusted partners to have the knowledge or the know how to make your best ideas blossom. Honoring commitments is the best way to maintain pleasant relations this week. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The more you have the less time you have to enjoy it. You may work hard this week to achieve a level of financial security that allows you to improve your life. Dissatisfaction with your allotment of leisure time is possible. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Upward social mobility is not a new app for your mobile phone. Widening your circle of contacts, however, can be accomplished with a little help from the latest technology. Watch your pennies in the week to come LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You could be
overwhelmed by over coaching. Someone may insist on strict adherence to precise terminology so you may be forced to expand your vocabulary. In the week ahead you may flirt more than you should. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In your mental animal shelter you aren’t a lone wolf, but a herd animal. You could be restless and uninspired unless you are with another person. One financial burden may be lifted in the week to come. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You could be enthused by ethical considerations. As this week unfolds you may be immersed in self-improvement ideas or cynical about upholding blind faith. Doing the right thing at the right time can be challenging. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You’re in it to win it. Your powers of persuasion are in fine fettle as this week unfolds. Be on your guard against investing your pennies in worthless baubles that look more useful or worthwhile than they really are. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Your eyes could be bigger than your stomach. You could be challenged by your desire to acquire bigger and better things in the upcoming week. It is possible that dissatisfaction with your possessions is only temporary. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Turn on the study lamp. The more you read, watch and absorb the more inspired you will be to correct your deficiencies. As this week unfolds you will be able to develop a better sense of what you really want from life. (c) 2016 TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.
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Hot Potato: A Creamy, Cheesy Puree With A French Accent By Wolfgang Puck
A plate of mashed potatoes ranks among the most widely beloved side dishes I know. It’s easy to understand why. They’re an ideal comfort food: earthy and mild, rich yet also austere, filling and yet delightfully easy on the palate. They also go with virtually any main dish. At Spago, my CUT steakhouses, and many of my other restaurants, they’re a very popular companion to grilled meat, poultry or seafood, as well as to stews and braises. They’re so easy to vary, too, with the potatoes providing a blank canvas for any culinary artist to embellish with seasonings and enrichments. Did I mention that mashed potatoes are also easy to make? Although I think most people don’t know the few simple secrets to make them perfectly, you can easily master mashed potatoes with just a little bit of attention to detail. The first step is to start with the right potatoes. I like ones that combine the slightly mealy quality of baking potatoes with the finer texture of waxy boiling potatoes. That usually leads me to the Yukon Gold variety, which also possesses a wonderfully rich, naturally buttery flavor. But you could also use common russet potatoes too. The next key is to cook the potatoes properly. Use salted water, which helps season them as they simmer to tenderness. And don’t cook the potatoes too long, or they’ll get too watery to give you the consistency you need; in fact, as I explain in the recipe, I even dry them out a bit in a hot pan to eliminate any excess traces of water. The way you actually mash the potatoes is another key step. I like to use an inexpensive ricer or a food mill, which gives them a uniform, smooth and slightly fluffy texture. Last but not least, there’s the matter of flavoring the potatoes. One of my favorite ways is to make them into what the French call “pommes aligot.” It’s a traditional preparation from south-central France in which the finely pureed potatoes are generously flavored with garlic and stirred together with warm cream, butter and a rich melting cheese to achieve a consistency that resembles a thick fondue almost as much as it does the mashed potatoes most Americans know and love. Sure, you can use my secrets for cooking and pureeing to make mashed potatoes any way you might like them (even using low-fat milk instead of the richer ingredients). But please also try
the following recipe, and you’ll discover a new dimension of mashed potatoes that you might never have dreamed was possible. FRENCH-STYLE POTATO PUREE WITH GARLIC AND CHEESE Serves 4 1 3/4 pounds (875 g) Yukon Gold potatoes or russet potatoes, peeled, cut into halves or quarters depending on size Kosher salt 8 cloves garlic, peeled, 6 or 7 left whole, the remainder finely grated 1/2 cup (125 mL) heavy cream, plus more as needed 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into chunks Pinch freshly grated nutmeg 6 ounces (185 g) whole-milk mozzarella cheese or Cantal cheese, coarsely shredded 1/4 cup (60 mL) freshly grated Parmesan cheese Freshly ground black pepper Put the potatoes and whole garlic cloves in a large saucepan with enough cold water to cover the potatoes. Season with salt. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat, skimming off any froth that rises to the surface. Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer, partially cover the pan, and cook the potatoes until they are tender when pierced with a wooden skewer or a small, sharp knife, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain the potatoes in a colander. Return them to the same pan over medium heat. Partially cover and cook, shaking or stirring occasionally, until excess water evaporates and the potatoes look dry, 3 to 4 minutes. Meanwhile, bring the cream to a simmer over medium heat. Transfer the potatoes to a bowl. Working in batches, rice the potatoes and garlic cloves back into the same pan. Alternatively, pass them through a food mill; or use a hand-held masher and mash the potatoes and garlic in the pan. Place the pan over medium heat. A little at a time, stir the hot cream and the butter into the potatoes. Stir in a little nutmeg and the grated garlic to taste. Still over medium heat, stir in the mozzarella or Cantal in batches, along with the Parmesan, until the puree looks stringy and resembles thick cheese fondue. If needed for a more fluid consistency, stir in a little more cream. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2016 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.
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