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Police Unity Tour Bikes Through Ocean County To Washington D.C.
May 14, 2016
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By Catherine Galioto OCEAN COUNTY – A bike ride to Washington D.C. from New Jersey, focusing on police officers who have died in the line of duty, included participants from many towns in Ocean County and honored those locally as well. The primary purpose of the Police Unity Tour is to raise awareness of law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. The secondary purpose is to raise funds for the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial and Museum. The ride will conclude in Washington D.C. at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial where (Police - See Page 15)
PRISON ESCAPEE APPREHENDED By Catherine Galioto OCEAN COUNTY – It was a search that sent helicopters with spotlights into the night sky and locked down local schools. But the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department announced at 11:34 a.m. May 9 that a wanted man who escaped from (Escapee - See Page 14)
–Photos by Catherine Galioto BERKELEY – In its new spot at the recreation building on Route 9, the Berkeley Township Farmers Market had a bevy of produce, plants, homemade foods and handmade items for its opening day. Vendors were piled outside as the three rows of parking saw customers come and go. The market will be open each Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more photos from opening day, see page 4.
Bon Jovi Helps Open Charity In Ocean County
By Catherine Galioto OCEAN COUNTY – The star power of Jon Bon Jovi and the people-power of volunteer efforts came together again to help with hunger and food insecurity issues of local residents. The ribbon-cutting on the BEAT Center, in Silverton, hopes to address those problems with services such as a food bank, charitable restaurant and social services in one place. Bon Jovi, who opened his first Soul Kitchen restaurant concept in Red Bank, spoke at the grand opening of BEAT, which stands for Bringing Everyone All Together. The rock star explained it’s a place where families and individuals can access (Bon Jovi - See Page 5)
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–Photo by Toms River Twp. Local officials and the charity’s organizers cut the ribbon on the BEAT Center in Toms River, which houses the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Kitchen restaurant, the People’s Pantry and more.
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27th Annual NJ State Chili & Salsa Cook-Off
TOMS RIVER – The NJ State Chili & Salsa Cook-Off is set for May 21 along Washington Street, between Main Street and Hooper Avenue. The event will begin at 11 a.m. and run until 5 p.m. Admission and parking are both free. Tasting kits to sample The People’s Choice Chili and vote for your favorite are $7. Washington Street will be filled with over 30 chili cooks. Over 50 vendors will line the streets offering a wide va-
riety of food and merchandise for sale. For the kids there will be amusements and inflatable rides. Live entertainment will be provided by two bands, The Hard Pack and Bocciagalupe. The Toms River Volunteer Fire Co. #1 will host a beer and wine garden. Many of Downtown Toms River’s restaurants and stores will be open for business. For more information, visit downtowntomsriver.com.
Silver Ridge Park To Host Memorial Day Picnic
BERKELEY – The Silver Ridge Park North Home Owners Association, located at 101 Westport Dr., is hosting a Memorial Day Picnic on May 30 from 1 to 5 p.m. Enjoy hot dogs with all the fixins, salads, baked beans, corn, dessert, coffee, tea and
beer for $10 per person. Tickets are on sale now through May 25 on Monday to Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. and Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. at the North Clubhouse. For information, call Judi at 732-6877546.
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food, job training and resources to help end the cyclical causes of hunger in Ocean County. His charity, Soul Kitchen, served its 50,000th meal this year at its Red Bank restaurant, where patrons can pay $10 for a meal or give volunteer hours instead. Bon Jovi said that with the size of the Silverton location being a larger physical spa ce t ha n it s Mon mout h County counterpart, Soul Kitchen Toms River would be on track to create an even bigger impact in Ocean County. The BEAT Center will house the restaurant, staffed by volunteers and those working in job training in the hospitality industry, but also welcomes those who cannot afford a meal to instead contribute volunteer hours. “Our mission has always been to effect positive change with the issues of hunger and homelessness,” Bon Jovi said. “We’ve received many thanks along the way, but it is us, who must give thanks to you, our neighbors who have helped us to identify how to best create a place that not only provides a healthy meal, but creates a community.” That mission of community, and partnered resources, is the main component of the BEAT Center, organizers said. In addition to the second Soul Kitchen restaurant, the BEAT Center also houses The People’s Pantry and an Ocean County office of the FoodBank of Monmouth
The Berkeley Times, May 14, 2016, Page 5 and Ocean Counties. One of the organizers and donor, Philanthropist David Tepper, said the BEAT Center will also help clients with related services, such as social programs, tax preparation and other advice. The People’s Pantry opened in the hours following Superstorm Sandy to address emergency needs for food and offers an experience where clients can take carts around the pantry to pick out food. Though it’s moved around in several locations around Toms River, organizers said the last move is into the BEAT Center, as a more permanent place. Pat Donaghue, executive director of the People’s Pantry, said her organization helps about 100 families a day. “These are my neighbors, they are your neighbors,” Donaghue said. “They are blue-collar, they are home owners, they are hard-working, contributing members of society…That’s the point I want to make. They might not be the people you think would end up needing a food pantry. They are you and me.” Donaghue said that though Sandy is nearly four years behind the community, the financial impact remains, here and nationwide. She quoted recent studies and polls that showed it only takes a $200 shortfall to start a family rolling toward great financial pressure, as evidenced in the widespread foreclosures in Ocean County. Helping those families is a main component of the BEAT Center, she said. Congressman Tom MacArthur donated to
the FoodBank and dined at the Red Bank Soul Kitchen before stepping into public office, but in his role as a n elected of f icial, learned more about the need that operations such as the BEAT Center would provide. “W hat I was st r uck by is the wo r d ‘d ig n i t y.’ When you fall on hard times, it can be hard for people to ask. But sitting there at the Soul Kitchen, you have no idea if the per–Photo by Catherine Galioto son sit t i ng next Jon Bon Jovi describes the mission of the BEAT center. to you or serving you is someone in need, and there is a Ocean County has overtaken Monmouth dignity in that. It’s a beautiful place, County slightly, now having more of a the meals are well done, and there is a demand for services than Monmouth. dignity in that and that’s what we have to Rodriguez said that before the economic do,” MacArthur said. “We have to meet downturn in 2008, the foodbank was disa need, we have to do it effectively, and tributing about 1 million pounds of food, we have to do it with dignity.” but the recession and then devastation Carlos M. Rodriguez, executive direc- from Superstorm Sandy hit the area, that tor of the FoodBank of Monmouth and number has grown to 4 million pounds. Ocean Counties, said the BEAT Center He said that with the BEAT Center, the will be the Ocean County hub of their support system is in place to “not just operations, which has a main office and feed the long lines, but to shorten them.” distribution site in Neptune. David OfFor more information, visit fenberg, chairman of the food bank, said thebeatcenter.org.
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Featured Letter Go Red For Women Our mothers, daughters, sisters and friends are at risk. Heart disease and stroke cause one in three deaths among women each year—more than all cancers combined. Fortunately, we can change that because 80 percent of cardiac and stroke events may be prevented with education and action. As survivors of heart disease and stroke, we want women across the state to be more aware of their heart health. That’s why we’re uniting on May 20 at the 14th Annual American Heart Association Garden State Go Red For Women Luncheon. This day will raise critical funds and awareness for the nation’s top killers. The American Heart Association Go Red For Women movement, nationally sponsored by Macy’s, inspires
women to make lifestyle changes, mobilize communities and shape policies to save lives. United, we are working to improve the health of all women. In the past decade, more than 670,000 women’s lives have been saved and cardiovascular disease death in women has decreased by more than 30 percent. We Go Red to help create a culture of health for women and their families. Why? Life is why. Let’s unite to prevent heart disease and stroke. It’s time to put our hearts into it and Go Red For Women. For more information on the Garden State Go Red For Women Luncheon, visit GardenStateGoRedLuncheon.Heart.org. Jo Ann Saitta Stacy Quinn Garden State Go Red For Women Luncheon
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Letters To The Editor The Puzzle In The Middle East If you look at the Middle East, the countries there were poor desert countries. Local fighting had gone on between the different tribes since the beginning of time. Central governments had very little power. Fighting among all became a way of life. Then came “oil” and everything changed. The Western powers and Germany were after the oil at any cost. Then the U.S. joined in the battle for oil. Overnight the poor desert countries became multi-billionaires. They had the oil but didn’t know how to get it out of the ground, so they needed the help of Europe and the U.S. The Middle East reached wealth beyond their wildest dreams. In the midst of this, the local tribes kept on fighting with each other. The U.S. and Europe pumped machines and manpower with knowledge into the area. Everybody was happy, for all were making money. Now, at present, the entire Middle East is a war keg ready to blow. To make things worse, the U.S. with President Obama has wrecked the area. The U.S. made a deal with Iran to bring a phony peace at any cost. We stepped on everyone’s toes and forgot who our friends were. We are no longer trusted by all. This deal was supposed to bring peace with Iran; we gave away the candy store with no guarantees. Iran will get our money and our trust that they will stop their atomic program; in return,
the U.S. got nothing. We sold out Israel, our friends to the Middle East. Now we have the Saudis, who are supposed to be our closest friends in the area, who knew the deal the U.S. signed is phony, and they are going their own way. We have Iran and the Saudis preparing for war. Iran has a new friend, Russia, who is looking to expand in the area. Both the Saudis and Iran are looking to take over Yemen, which is now fighting a civil war; Syria, that has become a puppet of both Iran and Russia; Iraq, which we made a mess of and now is looking toward Russia for help; Turkey, which wants to bring down the government of Syria; Jordan, which is not sure which way to turn and Afghanistan at war with itself. It doesn’t seem possible, but the U.S. has lost the trust of Israel. In other words, we have made a total mess of the Middle East in the past seven years. President Obama will soon leave office and brought the Middle East to the brink of war. Is this possible that this has happened, brought about by one man? You no longer can tell the good guys from the bad. The President thinks he has saved the Middle East. He has no idea that he has helped to sink the ship and no one trust the U.S. Then to bring everything to a head, the Saudis execute 47 Iranians, including one cleric. What has the U.S. done in the area and what will come next? Herb Greenberg, Jr. Brick
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Positive Effect Of FairTax Although the FairTax ‑ H.R.25/ S.155 in congress ‑ is a national consumption tax on new goods and services and government spending, and will eliminate all federal taxes on income and investment, it also features a “rebate in advance” (prebate) based on family size. Having the highest corporate income tax rate has resulted in Americans losing jobs as U.S. companies have relocated to tax-friendlier countries (inversions), because the corporate income tax is a “reverse tariff ” on our businesses. The FairTax ends the triple taxation of American multinational firms, i.e., profits being taxed – (1) abroad, (2) when dollars come home, and (3) when corporations pay dividends. Trade with foreign countries will boom under the FairTax as American made products leave our shores without embedded corporate income and payroll taxes, thusly, allowing U.S. goods to compete equally with foreign products. American companies will return home as will the jobs lost; and foreign companies will see the U.S. as a tax haven, and build their next job-creating plant here. With an estimated 10 percent embedded taxes removed by the FairTax, the prices of American made products will rise about 17 percent, whereas the cost of foreign goods sold here will rise about 30 percent. “Made in America” will appear on many more labels. The rise in prices will have no effect on our “purchasing power” as there will be no deductions of federal income and payroll taxes from our paychecks and pensions and social security benefits will be indexed due to inf lated prices. All families will receive the prebate, which untaxes citizen families on their spending up to
the poverty level, while millennials and low and middle income earners can purchase FairTax-free used automobiles, buy homes on resale, save more, or invest their additional cash. The FairTax will tax governments on all levels for their purchases of new items and the salaries/wages of their employees so that private companies can compete with governmental agencies on a “level playing field” in areas such as garbage collection and utilities – i.e. ,water, gas, electric. Otherwise, a town council could float a bond or impose a tax to fund a purchase or project, whereas, a private enterprise would unfairly bear the cost of raising equal revenues to provide a similar service for the town. Government enterprises such as the Postal Service and Amtrak will not pay the FairTax on their purchases or employee salaries since customers will pay the sales tax when they mail a package or buy a train ticket. By seeing the cost of the federal gover n ment on every retail sales receipt, citizens can hold elected officials accountable for the priorities that they choose. For example, to fight crime, terrorism, illegal drugs, and illegal immigration, the IRS employs approximately three times as many people as the FBI, the Drug Enforcement Agency, and the Border Patrol. The FairTax will eliminate the IRS as we know it. It’s time to end the notion that our paychecks, pensions, and social security benefits belong first to the federal government and then, af ter income and payroll taxes are withheld, to us. Our sons and daughters and our grandchildren should inherit our total estates. The FairTax will end these taxes along with the capital gains, alternative minimum, and gift taxes. For additional info go to fairtax.org. John O’Rourke Brick FairTax Volunteer
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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials
From The Desk Of Congressman Tom MacArthur: MacArthur Receives Legislative Leader Award
OCEAN COUNTY – Congressman Tom MacArthur announced that he has received the Legislative Leader Award from the National
Humane Society for dedication to animal welfare legislation and advocacy. Congressman MacArthur recently joined a bipartisan group of colleagues to support animal welfare through certain provisions that would protect pets and their owners during natural disasters like Superstorm Sandy, provide additional support for animal fighting enforcement and offer increased protection for farm animals used
OCEAN COUNTY – The results of an energy audit undertaken by Ocean County through a program administered by the state Board of Public Utilities were unveiled recently at meeting of the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders. “This audit is the result of an exhaustive examination of the first group of several buildings maintained by Ocean County,” said Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari, who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Department of Buildings and Grounds. “As it reaches its final stages, I look forward to sharing the results of the audit, which I believe will help with our energy needs into
the future.” The audit looked at six facilities including the Ocean County Courthouse, the Ocean County Administration Building, the Ocean County Jail, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, the Ocean County Justice Complex and the parking garage all located in downtown Toms River. “These facilities total 1,022,775 square feet,” Vicari said. “They produce an annual energy bill of $2.3 million. “The audit will show how the county can reduce that bill and save money based on recommendations,” he said. Once the audit was approved by the BPU’s Office of Clean Energy, the
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in agricultural research. Additionally, Congressman MacArthur has cosponsored the “Humane Cosmetics Act,” to phase out cosmetic animal testing and the sale of cosmetics tested on animals. “Debbie and I are active supporters of the Humane Society and our family has had many pets that are
very important to us,” said Congressman MacArthur. “Animal protection issues bridge partisan divides and give us the opportunity to work together to uphold core humane values shared by the overwhelming majority of Americans. Thank you to the Humane Society for this recognition.”
–Photo courtesy Congressman Tom MacArthur’s Office Congressman MacArthur receives the Legislative Leader award from Humane Society CEO Wayne Pacelle.
Ocean County Unveils Energy Plan county was next to receive the report containing recommended cost effective “self-funding” energy efficiency measures and facility upgrades that are designed to reduce operating expenses, save energy and reduce emissions. “The improvements may include upgrades to the lighting systems, automated controls for lighting, upgrades to existing heating and air conditioning systems and some building improvements,” Vicari said. “This audit is another step in the county’s ongoing efforts to conserve energy and to reap the benefits of renewable energy savings.” “The BPU’s Clean Energy program promotes
increased energy efficiency and the use of clean, renewable sources of energy,” said Michael Fiure, director of Management and Budget. “We began this process in late 2014 to participate in the Local Government Energy Audit to identify cost-justified efficiency measures.” Vicari noted 100 percent of the cost of the audit was paid for by a grant from the Office of Clean Energy. “This is an important step at looking at our energy needs and how to reduce those costs,” said Freeholder Director John P. Kelly, director of Law and Public Safety. “The buildings that were reviewed are those that have heavy use by the public
with most being centers for government services.” Over the course of about three months, representatives from Concord Engineering visited each county location noted in the audit and did a complete review of the building. “They looked at electric and natural gas usage, building architectural and engineering drawings, lighting systems, heating and air conditioning equipment and controls, roofs, windows, doorways, occupancy schedules and maintenance practices,” Vicari said. Vicari said the county will review all measures presented for each facility along with funding op-
portunities made available by the New Jersey Clean Energy program. “We expect that incentives may be available for some or all of the recommended upgrades,” Fiure said. Vicari noted the county maintains about 135 buildings that house government services and programs. “We are always looking for ways to reduce our energy costs,” he said. “Some audit recommendations like upgrading lighting could be done quickly and provide a cost savings. Others may be done over time. All of the projects must provide energy savings and energy conservation measures to be considered for implementation.”
Freeholders Oppose NJ Natural Gas 24 Percent Rate Increase OCEA N COU N T Y – Calling it “ludicrous” and “unconscionable,” Ocean County Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari is asking a state panel to deny a 24 percent increase to New Jersey Natural Gas rates. Vicari, who is chairman of the Ocean County Depa r t ment of Consu mer Affairs, penned a letter to the state Board of Public Utilities President Richard Mroz asking that the BPU reject the utility’s request. “Such an u n heard of i ncrea se wou ld have a
deva st at i ng i mpa ct on our residents, especially senior citizens living on f ixed incomes,” Vicar i said. “How are seniors expected to pay an extra $22 per month, or more than $260 per year?” The increase would be even more of a burden on seniors because the federal government did not grant a cost-of-living increase to Social Security recipients this year. “Our seniors saw only a 1.7 percent Social Security cost of living increase in
2015 and none at all in 2016,” said Vicari, who is also chairman of the Ocean County Office of Senior Services. Additionally, older adults unable to pay the increase might resor t to d rastic measures in an effort to save money. “I am afraid many seniors may jeopardize their health by keeping their heat at low or even dangerous levels during the coldest winter months in an effort to save money,” he said. “Natural gas is not
a privilege, it’s a necessity for living, cooking and bathing.” Vicari said many local businesses and homeowners are also still recovering from the devastating impact of Super Storm Sandy. He called the proposed rate increase “an unwarranted burden for those p r o p e r t y ow n e r s s t i l l struggling to get back on
their feet” following the storm. “I strongly encourage the BPU to reject this unconscionable rate increase,” Vicari said in the letter to Mroz. Vicari said the proposed rates are even more abhorrent following published reports that some gas company executives saw their salaries jump by $1 million
in only one year. The salaries of the gas company’s top executives have nearly doubled since 2011, including a 40 percent raise between 2014 and 2015. “Instead of raising rates on the backs of its customers, maybe the gas company should first rein in the high increases it pays its executives,” Vicari said.
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SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Seaside Heights will host two events on June 11, Arts and Crafts by the Sea and a Town-wide Garage Sale. Arts and Crafts by the Sea will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the boardwalk between Dupont and Grant Ave. Shoppers will have the chance to browse handmade arts and crafts from local vendors while enjoying the beautiful ocean view. Over 50 vendors specializing in everything from photography to paintings will be in attendance.
Arts and Crafts by the Sea will also feature a variety of beautiful hand-crafted items such as: jewelry, candles, nautical paintings, wooden engravings and bird houses. The town-wide garage sale will take place the same day from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. throughout the town. Residents will be selling a treasure trove of household items. After a day of shopping, guests can stroll the boardwalk, visit an arcade or the amusement pier and grab a bite to eat in one of the many eateries in Seaside Heights.
Berkeley Lady Seniors Events BERKELEY – The Berkeley Lady Seniors are going to the Golden Nugget in Atlantic City on May 26. Cost is $23. Get back $25, plus $5 food voucher. Bus leaves Berkeley Rec. Center on Route 9 at 9 a.m. Call Ronnie for reservations. July 12, they are going to the Sands Casino, PA. Cost is $31 leaves Berkeley Rec. Center at 9 a.m. Call Ronnie at 732-286-1431 or Marge
at 239-272-6857. September 8, they are going on a New England/Canadian cruise on the new Anthem of the Sea for 11 days. This is new way of sailing for Royal Caribbean. They leave from Bayonne. Everyone is welcome to join them. Call Marge at 239-272-6857 to see what the latest discounts are.
Farmers Market Open Tuesdays
BERKELEY – The Berkeley Township Farmers Market will be held weekly on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is at the Berkeley Recreation Building on Route 9, a change from its Veterans Park spot. Some of the vendors who’ve signed on:
Moore’s Farm Market, Colony Market, High Mountain Foods, Shore Shake, La La’s Gourmet Cookies, Lava Soap, A and A Dips, Wicked Good Spices, Ferrari Floral and Design, Jacky’s James and Jellies and Fire in the Hole BBQ. For more information, visit facebook.com/ berkeleytownshipfarmersmarket.
Kristen’s Legacy of Love 5K
SEASIDE PARK – On May 22, the Brain Aneurysm Foundation will hold its third annual Kristen’s Legacy of Love 5K Run/1 Mile Walk at Ocean Ave. and Stockton avenues starting at 7:30 a.m. All proceeds will benefit the Kristen’s Leg-
acy of Love Research Chair at the nonprofit Brain Aneurysm Foundation (BAF). The BAF works to provide awareness, education, support, research and funding to help reduce the incidences of brain aneurysms. Visit bafound.org for more information.
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First Aid Squad Has Busy April, Needs Volunteers BAYVILLE – The Bayville Volunteer First Aid Squad was busy in April. The squad continued to be available to the citizens of Berkeley Township, as well as Lacey Township, Forked River and Ocean Gate residents. Due to the shortage of volunteers, Berkeley EMS Squad 55 will be responding to emergency calls on Sunday night, Wednesday during the day and Saturday during the day and night until the squad can increase its membership from 22 active members to 30 active members. The Berkeley EMS consists of EMTs like the Bayville First Aid Squad, but they are paid by the township. They perform the same duties and have the same training as the Bayville Volunteer First Aid Squad members. The Berkeley EMS squad only answered 23 of the 164 calls received this month. Of the 141 calls answered by the volunteer Bayville First Aid Squad, they included: six calls due to abdominal pain; nine cardiac emergencies; nice patients who were involved with motor vehicle accidents; three overdose patients; six patients who were bleeding and required first aid: nine
calls due to patients falling and requiring medical treatment; 14 patients who had respiratory problems; 27 calls for unconscious or patients who had seizures; 30 patients had numerous medical emergencies, some requiring transportation to local hospitals. Other emergencies the squad encountered this month were a pedestrian being hit, a structure fire and a water rescue. The squad also welcomed two new members who are now responding to the township’s needs. Both of these members are scheduled to attend Emergency Medical Technicians school. The squad is still seeking new members to fill the positions of Emergency Medical Technician, Driver and Ambulance Attendances. The squad is also looking for new members for the Squad Cadet program, which is for those who are 16 to 18 years of age, and the Squad Auxiliary organization. Anyone interested in joining these groups should visit bayvillefas.org and fill out the application form. Any questions can be emailed to the Bayville Volunteer First Aid Squad at bayvillefirstaidsquad@outlook.com.
Safe Harbor Outreach Wants To Help BEACHWOOD – The Safe Harbor Outreach Center is located at 600 Atlantic City Blvd. (Route 9). Along with a food pantry, it hosts several support and recovery groups. These groups include help for the separated and divorced (Divorce Care), for those grieving a death (Grief Share) and for people struggling with all types of addictions and compulsions (Checkpoint).
Narcotics Anonymous is a welcome addition at the center, and meets at the center three afternoons a week. Being a ministry of Shore Vineyard Church in Beachwood, the center is run solely on donations. Therefore all services are provided free of charge. For more information on any of these services, stop by or call 732-244-3888.
Wine Tasting Fundraiser For CASA
POINT PLEASANT – On June 1, Court Appointed Special Advocates of Ocean County is hosting its Seventh Annual “Dining for a Cause” Wine Tasting from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Crystal Point Yacht Club. The event will feature buffet style fine cuisine, hors d’oeuvres and dessert, live music and a gift auction. Cocktail attire
is required. Wine Academy Superstores is hosting the fine wine and spirits. Tickets are $75 per person. For details or to buy tickets, call 732-797-0590 or visit casaofoceancounty.org. All proceeds benefit CASA programs for Ocean County children in foster care.
Seaside Heights Plans Oktoberfest
SEASIDE HEIGHTS – An “authentic” Oktoberfest event is planned for the weekend of October 1 and 2 on the Boulevard. The celebration will be located between DuPont and Blaine avenues. The Oktoberfest celebration will include
musical acts appearing on stage, beer samplings – including two tasting events on both Saturday and Sunday – and a Kids’ Zone which will consist of blowup attractions and face painting. There will also be crafters and food trucks attending.
Clydesdales To Visit Seaside Heights SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Visit the boardwalk in Seaside Heights for a meet and greet with the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales on July 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. These hors-
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Indoor Flea Market BERKELEY – On May 21, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., a large indoor flea market will be held at the Silver Ridge Park East Clubhouse, 979 N. Edgebrook Drive. The kitchen will serve breakfast and lunch
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BERKELEY – Holiday City at Berkeley EMS has had a Newspaper Recycling Program for about 40 years. It was started just after the EMS squad began. It not only takes newspapers but magazines as well. There are two trailers behind the squad house at 100 Port Royal Drive in Holiday City at Berkeley. All the money collected by this program goes to the EMS Squad. Bob White has been there since 2002 and he is the man in charge. Any Thursday morning, come down or call him at the Squad at 732240-4999. The volunteer crew needs help in the afternoons for 3 to 4 hours Thursdays. The Recycling Crew consists of about 24 men. The youngest is 68 and oldest is John
Basiel (a recycler since 2000), 85 years young. About six to eight of these men work each Thursday, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. They are there to take in the papers and stack them in the trailers. They will also help tie them. Anyone can volunteer, and with nearly 11,000 homes in the communities off Mule Road, the crew would like to get more people to bring their papers. A couple of the volunteers used to be on the EMS Squad but most have not. One of the new guys, Roger, makes a great soup and his wife is on the EMS Squad. Joe, who used to work with the recyclers, enjoyed the people so much that he comes some Thursdays just to visit. Bill Thompson has been here since 1998 and Joe Cicalese since 1999.
Fire Prevention Poster Contest Winners
BERKELEY – The Berkeley Township winners of the Fire Prevention Poster Contest are as follows: Division 1, Kindergarten through second grade: first place – Emma Lishman, Clara B. Worth; second place – Landon Kavanagh, Bayville and third place – Sofie Reganm, H & M Potter. Division 2, third to fifth grade: first place – Kiara Smith, BTES; second place – Athena Rodenbaugh, Clara B. Worth and third place – Joseph Lamanna, Clara B. Worth.
Division 3, sixth through eighth grade: first place – Vanessa Cunha, CRMS; second place – Amber Safeer, BTES, and third place – Victoria Ciardiello, CRMS. Division 4, ninth through 12th grade: first place – Kelsey Santucci, CRHS, second place – Kaela Lindsay, CRHS, and third place – Megan Chase, CRHS. Division 7, ninth through twelfth grade Special Education: first place – Brianna Badali, CRHS; second place – Brianna Poe, CRHS, and third place – Majid Crawford, CRHS.
Step Forward For Our Heroes 5K SEASIDE PARK – The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) holds Step Forward for Our Heroes, a 5K Walk for Mental Illness Awareness, on the boardwalk in Seaside Park starting at 9 a.m. on May 14 to provide sup-
port and outreach opportunities to individuals with mental illness, as well as their family members. Call 732-940-0991 or visit naminj.org for more information.
Boat Blessing & Veterans Commemoration
BERKELEY – The Berkeley Shores Homeowners Civic Associate’s 21st Memorial Day on the Barnegat Bay to commemorate fallen veterans and the present members of the military. On May 29 at noon, the Boat Blessing and Memorial Day Commemoration festivities will include a boat parade, invocation, blessing of the fleet by local
clergy, Central Regional High School Junior ROTC Color Guard, laying of wreath upon the water, speeches by local dignitaries, taps, benediction and will end with a picnic on the Amherst beach. Participating boats will leave from the Amherst Inlet located in Berkeley Shores section. All are welcome to this event.
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BlueClaws To Hold Annual ALS Celebrity Waiter Event
LAKEWOOD – The BlueClaws will hold its 16th annual ALS Celebrity Waiter Event on May 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. The event will be held for the second time at Tuscan House in Toms River, and all proceeds from the event will benefit the ALS Association of Greater Philadelphia, the principal charity of the Phillies. The ALS Celebrity Waiter Event features all BlueClaws players serving as the waiters and BlueClaws coaches serving as the bartenders. The players will pose for pictures and sign autographs throughout the night while helping to raise money for a great cause. Twenty percent of all bills and 100 percent of all tips will be donated directly to the ALS Association of Greater Philadelphia. This event has raised over $150,000 for the ALS Association in its first 15 years of existence. “We’re excited to bring this event back to Tus-
can House this year after a great debut in 2015,” said Jim DeAngelis, BlueClaws vice president of Community Relations and executive director of BlueClaws Charities. “This has been our top community outreach event since its inception in 2001 and we’re looking forward to a great event again in 2016.” Reservations can be made by directly calling Tuscan House at 732-797-2570. There will also be a 50/50 and a silent auction, with merchandise from both the BlueClaws and Phillies available, again with all proceeds going directly to the ALS Association of Greater Philadelphia. BlueClaws Charities is the official non-profit organization of the Lakewood BlueClaws and supports over 40 Community Partner organizations and hundreds of non-profit organizations and fundraising events each year.
Ocean County Library Home Borrowers Service
OCEAN COUNTY – Do you love to read, but have physical limitations that prevent you from getting to the library? The Ocean County Library provides delivery of library materials free of charge to Ocean County residents living independently who are unable to visit a physical library location. After contacting the Home Borrowers Coordinator, the library will assign a trained volunteer to deliver items to your home. The Home Borrowers Service customer must be able to establish a mutually convenient time with the volunteer to deliver and pick up materials, approximately every three weeks. In order to qualify for the Home Borrowers Service, the following criteria must be met: You must be a resident of Ocean County, who does not have family members or friends to assist them with their library needs.
You must submit a completed Home Borrowers Service Customer Application. You must submit a basic Medical Verification Form stating that you cannot physically visit the library. You must cooperate with the volunteer to arrange a mutually convenient time for drop off and pick up of library materials. You must return all materials on time, with the assistance from the assigned volunteer. Last year, the Home Borrower Volunteers delivered more than 19,000 library items to the Ocean County Home Borrower customers. If you would like to volunteer with the Ocean County Library to deliver materials to homebound residents, contact Home Borrowers Services at 732-349-6200, ext. 5530. A background check, paid for by the library, is required.
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Holiday City South Men’s Club To Hold Trips
BERKELEY – The Holiday City South Men’s Club has a few trips planned. On June 22, the men’s club will take a trip to the Delaware Race Park and Casino. It will depart the clubhouse at 9 a.m. and stop at Cracker Barrel in Pennsville for lunch. Lunch is on your own. Then the trip will continue to Delaware Park. Depart the casino at 6 p.m. and arrive back at the clubhouse at 8 p.m. The price for this trip is $33 per person with a $30 slot play. On July 26, the club will take a trip to the Golden Nugget on July 26. The trip will depart Holiday Club South Clubhouse at 9 a.m. and arrives at the casino at 10:15 a.m. The bus will depart from the casino
at 4:15 p.m. and return to the clubhouse at 5:30 p.m. The price is $25 per person, includes transportation, $25 slot play and $5 food credit. On August 30, the club will take a trip to the Taj Mahal Casino. The trip will depart Holiday Club South Clubhouse at 9:15 a.m. The price is $50 per person, includes a $20 slot play, buffet lunch at the Chairman’s Club and a one hour cruise around Atlantic City. Tickets for both trips are on sale Friday morning between 9 and 11 a.m. in the Holiday City South Auditorium. All are welcome. For further information on either trip, contact Joe at 732-281-3050.
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BAYVILLE – The Bayville Volunteer First Aid Squad is sponsoring an American Heart Association CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and AED (Automated external defibrillators) training session. The training session will be held at the squad building located on the corner of Route 9 and Station Road on May 21 from noon to 4 p.m. The cost of the class is $50 per student. Upon successfully passing the
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Fifth Graders To Graduate From D.A.R.E.
BERKELEY – The fifth grade students at Berkeley Township Elementary School are going to graduate the D.A.R.E. program on May 17. The fifth grade students, under the direction of
Officer Scott Selby, have been learning about the dangers of drug use, alcohol and smoking with emphasis on positive behavior, self-confidence and resisting destructive behavior.
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 a table and items to sell. Outside
spaces are available for $20 each. To reserve a 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.
5th Grade Parent Orientation
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state prison has been apprehended, after a nearly weeklong search. Arthur Buckel was spotted late May 8 at the Forked River rest stop on the Garden State Parkway in Lacey, in a search authorities said continued into the morning of May 9. A tip from a driver who noticed someone in the woods led police to apprehend Buckel without incident, said Lacey Police Chief David Paprota. A Lacey detective discovered the suspect near northbound mile marker 76.5 and held him at gun point. Lacey Detective Keith Pearce was assigned to a fixed surveillance position at the Forked River Rest Area of the Garden State Parkway in the event the escapee, Arthur Buckel, was either hiding in the area or might possibly return to the area, said the police chief. “While Detective Pearce was at the post with K-9 Officer Daniel Rotundo from the New Jersey Depar tment of Corrections, a passing motorist reported
possibly seeing a person in the woods along the northbound lane on the east side of the roadway at MM 76.5 in Lacey Township. Detective Keith Pearce responded immediately to the location near the rest stop and held the subject at gun point. With the assistance of the New Jersey Department of Corrections Off icer, escapee Ar thur Buckel was taken into custody without resistance,” said Paprota. T he ch ief com mended t he mult iple-agency efforts after the first tip came in late May 8. “The members of the Lacey Township are very proud of Detective Pearce and all of our personnel involved in the operation since 11 p.m. last night. Our focus was on maintaining strategic positions throughout this event to ensure the safety of our residents,” said Paprota. Previously, the hunt was centered around Barnegat for Buckel, with store cameras at a CVS showing him walking in to buy gum. Buckel escaped from the Bayside Prison Unit at Ancora Psychiatric Hospital near Hammonton and Winslow Township, sometime on May 3. The 38-year old man was admitted to Bayside on November 20, 2015, and was serving a three-year prison term for aggravated assault, drug possession and burglary but was less than a month away from being considered for parole at the time of his escape. Earlier that morning, Paprota, in a post on the police department Facebook page, “advised that Arthur Buckel had reportedly indicated a desire to turn himself in and had been making arrangements through family and the NJSP involving the rest area on the GSP but walked off prior of the arrival of the NJSP personnel.” Further details surrounding his apprehension were not yet available. A weeklong search temporarily had schools on lock down, though police said there was no immediate danger as police went door-to-door in Barnegat as part of the search May 4 and 5. May 9, Central Regional Schools announced there was a restriction on students going outside and teachers from holding class outdoors. Buckel was turned over to state police at the scene and transported to New Jersey State Prison, Trenton.
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–Photo courtesy of Micromedia Publications From left to right: the Lighthouse International Film Festival Executive Director Eric Johnson chats with Director Mark Nickelsburg after a screening of his short film “Harry Grows Up.” LONG BEACH ISLAND – Hundreds of moviegoers packed the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Ar ts and Sciences in Loveladies on May 7, kicking off the eighth annual Lighthouse International Film Festival. The
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Here’s To Your Health Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678)
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What Should You Expect From Hearing Aids?
If your hearing loss has progressed to the degree that you need hearing aids, a critical factor in their success is your understanding and acceptance of realistic expectations of their capabilities. Hearing instruments, regardless of brand or type of technology, can never replace normal hearing in all listening situations. Expecting results that cannot be achieved will only lead to frustration and dissatisfaction. If you know what to expect, you’ll be free to enjoy the improvements that hearing aids can make in your life. Here are some guidelines that should help you formulate a realistic set of expectations. With properly fitted hearing aids, you should be able to hear many normal sounds that you may not otherwise be able to hear clearly, such as the voice of your client or the words of a loved one. You may also begin to hear sounds you have forgotten were part of your world, such as the hum of a motor on your refrigerator or the buzz of your florescent lights. In quiet circumstances, many hearing
aid users can achieve a performance level equal to normal hearing. But as the difficulty of the listening task increases, the gap between a person with normal hearing and a person with hearing loss widens. Hearing aids will not restore your hearing to normal. Science has not been able to match the human hearing mechanism. You’ll need time to get used to your new hearing aids to learn how to achieve maximum performance from them. Patience and persistence is the key to successful hearing aid use. Hearing aids will not filter out background noise, despite some advertising claims. Some hearing aids have circuitry that will avoid boosting the volume of some types of background noise, but this can also remove some of the speech you want to hear. This is usually a benefit, however, providing a more comfortable listening experience and better sound quality in some types of noisy situations. Hearing aids should allow you to understand speech more clearly, with less effort, in a variety of listening situations. Hearing aids should keep others from noticing your hearing loss.
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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Here’s To Your Health Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
8 Reasons To Avoid Stearate In Your Supplements By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Some of you watch your gluten intake, while others avoid artificial colors and sweeteners. Some of you read supplement labels, and others don’t. Today, I want to tell you about “magnesium stearate.” Magnesium stearate or “Mag stearate” for short is a chemical used by most nutritional supplement companies, and it’s an additive. It acts like a lube to run machines faster, so as to increase production and therefore profits. This substance consists of magnesium and stearate, which is a saturated fat. Think of it like bubble wrap around the ingredients of your supplement. It doesn’t function as a vitamin or mineral, and more importantly, it doesn’t give you “magnesium” like the name implies. Your body requires biochemical ‘work’ to pop the ‘bubble wrap’ and split the molecule apart into its backbone of magnesium and stearic acid. Once split, you get a negligible amount of magnesium, perhaps a couple of milligrams. So mag stearate is not a source of magnesium for your body, don’t be fooled by the name. Therapeutic doses of magnesium fall into the 200 - 800 mg range. If you read the labels of your supplements and see magnesium stearate, you should know: 1. It’s not a source of magnesium for your body, don’t be fooled by the name. 2. It’s a mechanical lubricant intended to grease machines for faster production. 3. It has no nutritional value. 4. It’s an additive. 5. It’s sometimes sourced from Genetically
Engineered hydrogenated oils. 6. It may affect the release time of active ingredients and slow it down. 7. It may reduce bioavailability of active ingredients, certainly makes it unpredictable. 8. It’s sort of like “grease,” it affects the digestive tract in sensitive folks. The sales people at the local store are often very intelligent, but they don’t always agree with me about mag stearate. Remember, it’s in almost every supplement made, and concealed with aliases like “stearic acid” or “vegetable stearate” and others. Most sales clerks will tell you it’s present in the supplement to give you “magnesium,” but as you’ve learned, this is not true. The one and only purpose for its use is to aid in the manufacturing process. This is not a toxic ingredient as far as I’m concerned, I’m just saying that it’s not good for you as it does not add any nutritional value and it may hinder absorption of the ingredients. No one can agree on this. In 2011, a World Health Organization report found cross-contaminants such as bisphenol A (BPA) and Irganox 1010, which is used in plastics, in a few batches of mag stearate. Even though this happened once, and never again, you deserve to know. I certainly don’t mean to alarm you or have you throw out every single supplement in your cupboard, but there’s nothing wrong with upgrading your formulas one by one. High quality supplement makers run their machines slower so they don’t need this lubricant. In the supplement world, you get what you pay for.
(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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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.
Annual Mayor’s Golf Tournament BERKELEY – The 21st Annual Mayor’s Golf Tournament is scheduled for June 2, rain date is June 3. This event is presented by Mayor Carmen Amato and the Berkeley Township Recreation Department and will be held at the Cedar Creek Golf Course in Bayville. The registration fee is $85 per golfer, this fee includes the greens fees cart and luncheon. The continental breakfast and sign-in begins at 7 a.m. and is followed by a “shotgun start” at 8 a.m. The tournament will be held in a four man team scramble format and there will
be individual and team prizes. The rules and prizes are to be announced at the event. The awards luncheon will be held directly after the tournament at the Bayville VFW Hall. If you don’t golf, consider being a sponsor. There are several different sponsorship programs available. Call 732-269-4456 or visit btrec.org for details and registration forms. Make checks payable to: Berkeley Township and mail completed registration forms and payment to” Mayor’s Open, c/o Berkeley Twp. Recreation, PO Box B, Bayville, NJ 08721.
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–Photo by Ocean County Library Emily Mazzoni, left, and Joanne Halloran of the Ocean County Library Young Adult Services department of Toms River pose beside the dresses collected for the April 28 distribution at the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library. OCEAN COUNTY – More than 750 prom dresses were distributed free of charge to young adults during this year’s Ocean County Library prom dress program. The Prom Dress Giveaway program, now in its seventh year, achieved record-breaking numbers in terms of attendance and dresses according to library staff. The distribution was held at the library’s Little Egg Harbor, Lakewood, Barnegat, and Toms River branches. Hundreds of dresses were collected from all over the library system during the winter. “The Young Adult Services team, along with staff members from the four branches and
groups of hard-working teen volunteers, collected, sorted, tagged, and arranged dresses for each giveaway,” said Senior Librarian Nancy Marino. The library’s facilities team transported the dresses and set up dressing rooms at each branch. “All the hard work and effort was worth it,” said Emily Mazzoni of Young Adult Services. “Almost 600 people attended the event. Over 750 dresses were given away, which is an increase of 50 dresses from last year.” Mazzoni said many teens who left with dresses expressed how they might not have otherwise been able to attend their proms. She said the mother of one recipient called the library “the Santa Claus of prom dresses.”
Dinner Auction At Choral Pops Fundraiser
OCEAN COUNTY – The Garden State Philharmonic’s community chorus will host its 13th annual Choral Pops Dinner and Gift Auction on June 16 at 6 p.m. at the TR Hotel ballroom. At the event, the GSP Chorus will perform popular selections from Broadway musicals, drawing from “Wicked,” “Grease,” “South Pacific,” “Avenue Q” and others. Guests will be able to compete for prizes including theater tickets to the Algonquin Arts Theater and the Jay and Linda Grunin Center, a hotel stay at the TR Hotel in Toms River, custom family portraits by Kramer Portraits and more. Additional prize donations and event sponsors are needed. E-mail development@gardenstatephilharmonic.org or download commitment forms from GardenStatePhilharmonic.org. All donations and ad commitments due by May 19. To attend, purchase tickets online at GardenStatePhilharmonic.org or call 732-255-0460. Tickets are $45 per person or a flat $425 for a table of 10. Business dress is encouraged. The prize auction and guest seating will begin at 5:30 p.m. The proceeds from the 13th annual Choral Pops Dinner and Gift Auction support the Garden State Philharmonic Symphony Society.
“The Choral Pops event is currently the GSP’s largest fund and friend-raising event each season. Raising financial support for arts and cultural programs continues to be a challenge in this region. The efforts of the GSP Chorus help to offset the fact that the GSP, to date, does not have any major benefactor. A short list of loyal grants and a growing list of individual donors who give a few dollars each year have allowed the GSP to reach its diamond year. Simply put, it takes a lot of effort by a lot of people to keep the music alive,” said Thomas Stephens, managing director. “The efforts of the GSP Chorus should be applauded and the members always deliver a not-to-be-missed event experience.” The GSP has served the Jersey Shore communities since 1955, growing from an entirely volunteer orchestra to a professional cultural organization offering resident and outreach programs. The GSP Chorus, added in 1984, and the hosts of the annual Choral Pops Dinner and Gift Auction, allows the GSP to present repertoire not offered by orchestras elsewhere, and also gives community Chorus members the opportunity to work side-by-side with professional musicians. New members are welcome annually.
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Mosquito Control Tips
OCEAN COUNTY – “As the weather gets warmer, the days get longer, more people enjoy being outside. We know that as the weather improves, it will not take long for the mosquito season to officially arrive,” said Ocean County Freeholder Deputy Director Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. Daniel Regenye, Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) public health coordinator said, “Right now is the time to get outside and look around your property for any standing water where any type of mosquito can breed. Presently, many are focused on Zika Virus. The people in New Jersey who have developed this had visited one of the affected countries by Zika. The OCHD is in constant communication with the New Jersey Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding this issue, and most certainly will keep the public updated. In addition, there are other mosquito-borne illnesses that we focus on, such as West Nile Virus.” Regenye added, “This means we need to take every possible step that we can to avoid mosquito bites. There are so many places on one’s property that standing water can exist even something as small as a bottle cap. An important part of mosquito control around your home is making sure that mosquitoes don’t have a place to lay their eggs. Take advantage of the upcom-
ing warm weather as we move towards summer to: Get rid of standing water in rain gutters, old tires, buckets, plastic covers, toys or any other container where mosquitoes can breed. Empty and change the water in bird baths, fountains, wading pools, rain barrels and potted plant trays at least once a week to eliminate potential mosquito habitats. Drain temporary pools of water or fill with dirt. Make sure windows, doors and door screens are “bug tight,” and there are no holes in the screens. Keep swimming pool water treated and circulating. Replace outdoor lights with yellow “bug” lights, which tend to attract fewer mosquitoes than ordinary lights. The yellow lights are not repellents, however. Use the following tips to help protect against exposure to mosquitoes: Use EPA-Registered insect repellents when necessary and follow label directions and precautions closely. Do not use on babies under two months. Do not apply on a child’s hands, eyes, mouth or irritated skin. Tuck shirts into pants and pants into socks to cover gaps in clothing where mosquitoes can get to skin. Use mosquito netting over baby carriages and stroller. Visit the OCHD website at ochd.org.
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ployed individuals and recent college graduates in the fields of business, non-profit and education, as well as persons re-entering the job market, struggling small business owners and anyone looking for part-time or volunteer work. Visit nhnusa.org for meeting locations around New Jersey.
Shadow Of The City Tickets On Sale
SEASIDE HEIGHTS – The Shadow of the City festival is set for June 18. A mix of rock, pop, indie and electronic bands will perform during this one-day music festival. The main act is headliner The 1975, an alternative rock bank from Manchester, England. The group recently earned its first
number one album on the Billboard chart. Other artists in the lineup include BØRNS, Carly Rae Jepsen, Steel Train, Frnkiero and the Cellabration, Bishop, Shamir and Hana. Tickets are on sale. Levels are VIP ($150), premium beach ($85) and general admission ($65).
Ms. NJ Senior America Pageant Coming Soon
NEW JERSEY – The Ms. New Jersey Senior America Pageant will be hosted by Harrah’s Resort Hotel and Casino on June 1 at 1 p.m. in the Concert Venue Theater. Ten lovely women have come from various parts of the Garden State. All of them have entered their “Age of Elegance,” that is 60 years or better, and will participate in this time honored pageant. The winner will go on to compete in the Ms. Senior America Pageant in October, which will be held at Resorts. Included in the show are performances
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SeniorCise Exercise
BEACHWOOD – The Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation will conduct a SeniorCise Exercise program. This is a gentle class is aimed to get moving in an easy gentle way. The class will be held on Tuesdays and Fridays, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. from May 17 to June 14, with no class on June 3. Session 3 will run from June 17 to July 12. The classes will be held at Jakes Branch County Park. The fee is $37 for the eight
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Always Ask To See Identification NEW JERSEY – With reports of individuals falsely representing themselves as utility workers, New Jersey Natural Gas wants to remind customers to always ask to see identification any time a company representative arrives at their home or business. All NJNG employees carry photo identification, as do contractors working on behalf of the company. Additionally, NJNG employees drive commercial vehicles clearly marked with the company
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Americans Of Italian Heritage Club Plan Trip
TOMS RIVER – The Americans of Italian Heritage Social Club is going to see “Sampson” at the Sight and Sound Theater on September 21. Experience every emotion as the Bible’s first super-hero battles the Philistines, kills a lion and brings the Godless Temple down. The trip includes a feast at an Amish Smor-
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OCEAN COUNTY – May is recognized as Better Hearing and Speech Month, said Daniel Regenye, Ocean County Health Department public health coordinator. “In a recent survey by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, it found more than half of the parents surveyed have concerns about the potential negative impact of technology use affecting the ability of young children to communicate,” Regenye said. “Even with the advances in technology, it is essential that children have sufficient opportunities to develop their vocabulary and communication skills by listening, talking, reading and interacting with their parents and others, for which there is no substitute.” “Two-year old children are working hard to
walk, run, speak and play,” said Ocean County Freeholder Deputy Director Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. “But did you know that more than two-thirds of two-year-olds are also using tablets, more than half play with a parent or sibling’s smart phone and one in four are using some form of technology at the dinner table?” Other findings are: Twenty-four percent of two-year-olds use technology at the dinner table, which is a time for interaction that fosters strong communication development. It is also a time for family sharing and bonding. By age six, 44 percent of children would rather play a game on a technology device than read a book or be read to.
By age eight, a majority of children would prefer to use technology when spending time with a family member or friend. More than half the parents’ surveyed say they use technology to keep children ages zero to three entertained, nearly 50 percent of parents of children who are eight-yearsold report they often rely on technology to prevent behavior problems and tantrums. There is no substitute – technological or otherwise – to developing vocabulary and communication skills through real conversations. Listening, talking, reading and interacting with parents and others is the best and only way children can build a sound foundation for a lifetime of communication. Even while driving, short or long distances, parents may
want to use the time to converse with their child. It is important to take advantage of every chance to build strong communication skills. Some other tips to for parents: listen and respond to your child; talk using lots of different words, read and play with your child; talk with your child in the language you are most comfortable using; know it is good to teach your child to speak a second language; talk about what you are doing and what your child is doing; use longer sentences as your child gets older and encourage your child to put words together and have your child play with other children. Visit the OCHD website at ochd.org or follow the Health Department on Twitter@ OCpublichealth.
Understanding Bursitis – How Can Physical Therapy Help You? By Lori Hueberger, DPT, Barnegat Physical Therapist ANATOMY AND FUNCTION OF A BURSA Bursae are fluid filled sacs that aid in joint motion. There are over 150 bursae in the human body. Bursae are filled with synovial fluid (a lubricant) and they secrete this fluid to counter joint friction with movement. It functions to provide a cushion between bones and muscles and their tendons, allowing pain free movement. Without a bursa, the tendons would grind over the bones with each movement. When bursitis occurs, it is the inflammation of the bursa sac causing irritation and making movements painful and difficult. Bursitis occurs most often later in life, majority of individuals being over 40 years of age. You can see signs of bursitis if the affected joint feels achy or stiff, if it hurts more when you press on it or move it or looks swollen or red.
shoulder usually caused by repetitive throwing or overhead reaching. This is the most common of all the types. Prepatellar and pes anserine bursitis affect the knee joint and can be irritated with kneeling or stairs. Trochanteric affects the hip joint and can be caused by sudden increased amount of walking or jogging. This type may cause pain with lying on the affected side. Olecranon bursitis affects the elbow, also known as student elbow and can often result in swelling.
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Conservative treatment is usually used first for the treatment of bursitis. This involves rest, ice and taking a pain reliever or anti-inflammatory medicines. If the bursitis is caused by injection, a prescribed antibiotic by a physician can be used. A corticosteroid injection can be used to decrease inflammation. Surgery may also be done to drain the bursa or remove it all together, which is a more rare option. Physical therapy is a highly affective and a less invasive option.
PHYSICAL THERAPY AND BURSITIS Physical therapist are educated and trained to help treat all types of bursitis. During the physical therapy evaluation, your therapist will take measurements to see what musculoskeletal deficits are present and design a personalized exercise program. The program will be targeted to your specific needs and will aim to improve several areas.
HOW BURSITIS IS DIAGNOSED Bursitis is often diagnosed through ruling out other pathologies and gathering a detailed medical history and physical exam. Imaging can be useful to diagnose bursitis; while X-RAY can rule out other pathologies, it cannot positively establish presence of bursitis. Ultrasound or MRI can be used to confirm the diagnosis.
COMMON CAUSES Bursitis can occur for a number of different reasons. Repetitive motions, muscle weakness, poor coordination, improper posture, direct trauma, surgery, calcium deposits, infection or autoimmune disorders can all directly cause bursitis and result in pain and irritation with joint movement.
TYPES OF BURSITIS Subacromial, prepatellar, trochanteric, olecranon and pes anserine are all common areas where bursitis can occur. Subacromial bursitis presents with pain around the
Increase Strength. Bursitis if often the result of weak musculature. Weak muscles can lead to injuries or coordination problems. By building up strength in the muscles, joints will move more efficiently and with improved mechanics, leading to decreased rubbing on the bursa and decreased irritation. Along with strength, power and endurance should be addressed since bursitis is often linked to overuse. Exercises may include free weights, therabands or weight bearing activities. Improve Range of Motion. Physical therapy will help restore normal motion in the affected joint. Overtime from bursitis, joint motion may decrease due to pain or soft tissue changes. Your physical therapist may address this with passive range of motion exercises and then progress to active and stretching. Since any pressure on an inflamed bursa can increase pain, it is imperative to stretch any soft tissue structures that are tight or shortened to decrease pain. Post-Surgical Care. Although surgery is not a common intervention used for bursitis, if it is performed then physical therapy can aid in your recovery. Your
physical therapist will create a personalized program to help you regain strength and range of motion in the most pain free and time efficient manner possible. Reduce Pain and Swelling. Modalities can be used to address the swelling in the joint. Therapeutic agents such as icing and electrical stimulation can be good way to modulate pain and decrease swelling. This in turn will allow for the underlying pathologies to be treated. Relative rest can also alleviate pain. Your therapist can instruct you in activity modification and altering movement patterns to decrease the stress placed on the joint. Reoccurrence Prevention. Once your bursitis is treated, your physical therapist will have provided you with a home exercise program. Bursitis can be a re-occurring ailment and your home program will help prevent this. By keeping up with the exercises, you will maintain your strength and flexibility. By making simple modifications you can reduce your risk for bursitis and decrease severity of flare ups. Your physical therapist will instruct you in proper lifting techniques, maintaining proper posture and educate you in the importance of stretching and warming up prior to strenuous exercise. At each one of All-Care Physical Therapy Center locations, our staff is knowledgeable and qualified to help you with bursitis. We will create an individualized exercise program to cater to your specific needs. Call for an appointment today!
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Professional Profile SHAHID N. HAQUE, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Dr. Shahid Haque is a graduate of DOW Medical College in Karachi, Pakistan and has been living and practicing in Ocean County, while being affiliated with Community Medical Center for over 30 years. He had his general surgical residency at Maimonides Medical Center and Coney Island Hospital in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Haque has had vascular surgery fellowship at Downstate Medical Center also in Brooklyn. He is board certified in general surgery, as well as general vascular surgery. The doctor has limited himself to the practice of wide range diseases involving the carotid arteries, prevention of stroke, abdominal aortic aneurysm, and arterial as well as venous diseases of the lower extremities. He deals with complex vascular limb threatening problems involving limb salvage by minimally invasive and open vascular procedures. Dr. Haque spends quality time with his patients, treating them with utmost respect and compassion. In doing this: the doctor knows that when the patients are leaving his office they are fully aware and better educated of their conditions, and are extremely satisfied with the care rendered to them in a professional and compassionate manner. Dr. Haque’s experience of expertise are carotid artery problems, which can be a source of stroke in some patients. Surgery is not required in every patient with carotid artery disease, although they do require close follow-up and may need intervention upon becoming symptomatic. When the narrowing (otherwise known as stenosis) reaches greater than 80 percent, depending on the patient’s health, surgery may be recommended to prevent the future of stroke. Symptoms of a transient
ischemic attack (TIA) or mini stroke include sudden loss of vision in one eye, speech related problems, or sudden weakness of the arms or leg. Dr. Haque has long experience in managing problems of abdominal aor tic aneur ysms, first with open repair and now with endovascular intervention also known as a minimally invasive procedure. Minimally invasive repair of the aneurysm has truly revolutionized the treatment of the abdominal aortic aneurysm. In most cases, the patient is admitted on the day of surgery. After the procedure, patients are usually eating the same day and a great majority of patients go home the next day. Dr. Haque carries special interest in the salvage of the lower extremities for patients at risk of toe, foot, or leg loss. Patients can be at risk for loss of limbs due to the complications of diabetes or PAD, causing non-healing wounds of the foot in which holds the potential to progress to gangrene. All such patients are thoroughly evaluated first with noninvasive studies including an arterial Doppler, ultrasound, MRI or CT scan. Based upon the findings, a treatment plan is developed to suit the individual need of the patient. Coronary artery disease is the hardening of the artery involving the other parts of the human body. The doctor makes sure that patients are evaluated for the presence or absence of any underlying coronary artery disease prior to any vascular surgery interventions for a very safe outcome. The treatment option for these problems include balloon angioplasty, atherectomy (cutting out calcium plaques to create a channel in a blocked artery) and stenting if appropriate; otherwise open repair
may be necessary or a better option. Most vascular problems are caused by risk factors of smoking, diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol and family history. Dr. Haque will talk to patients about risk factors, and emphasizes the importance of lifestyle changes. These lifestyle changes include but are not limited to: eating less, low-calorie low-fat diets, exercise, and medications in that order to avoid the complications from atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries which can cause a stroke, heart attack or loss of limb. The doctor keeps himself abreast of new developments in the field of vascular surgery by attending seminars, lectures and learning new technologies to perform the complicated vascular procedures for a better outcome. Dr. Shahid Haque is past president of Ocean County Medical Society and member of the Medical Society of New Jersey. He is also fellow of the American College of Surgeons. The doctor is a member of various vascular
Dr. Shahid Haque societies which include, 1. Vascular Society of New Jersey, 2. Society for Vascular Surgery, 3. Eastern Vascular Society, and 4. Peripheral Vascular Surgery Society. The office address for Dr. Shahid Haque is as follows: 218 Commons Way Building B. Toms River, New Jersey 08755. The phone number is 732-244-4448.
SHAHID N. HAQUE, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Board Certified in General Vascular Surgery Endovascular (Minimally Invasive Surgery) 218 Commons Way, Building B., Toms River, NJ 08755 Tel: 732-244-4448
Treatment of:
• Carotid artery related problems • Prevention of stroke • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) • Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
Lower Extremity Related:
• Arterial and Venous diseases • Varicose Veins • Leg Cramps • Non-healing wounds of the foot and leg FULLY EQUIPPED VASCULAR LABORATORY FOR EVALUATION OF ARTERIAL & VENOUS DISEASES. OVER 30 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE TREATING VASCULAR RELATED PROBLEMS!
FREE SCREENING for Detection of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAA)
As many as 2.7 million Americans are estimated to have an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, but only about half of them have been diagnosed. Approximately 15,000 people die from ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms in the United States each year. Many patients are not aware of the presence of an AAA. It is more prevalent in patients with history of smoking and family histories of abdominal aortic aneurysms and hypertension. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms usually do not produce any symptoms until the aneurysm is ready to rupture. It is therefore important that persons over the age of 65, with family history of AAA and/or history of smoking, should be screened to detect the presence of an aneurysm. If the aneurysm is found and happens to be less than 5 centimeters, the patient should be followed periodically as an outpatient with ultrasound to check for any significant increase in the size of the aneurysm. If the aneurysm turns out to be greater than 5 centimeters, the patient should consider repair of the aneurysm and discuss treatment options with a Vascular surgeon.
Please call the office at 732-244-4448 to schedule your free screening.
The friendly staff at Haque’s office include the “Nicoles”
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of May 14-May 20 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): There is a time and place for everything. This week is the time to plant the seeds of your future financial security. Define the difference between what you really want and what you actually need. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): A positive outlook will help you overcome obstacles in the upcoming week. Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you are correct. Follow the lead of loved ones for the best results. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): New beginnings are necessary. This week you can start new projects and endeavors that will revolutionize your future. You’ll be surprised with the ease with which you achieve your business objectives. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Keep on plugging away. In the week ahead evidence will become apparent that your efforts to attain financial security are not in vain. A friend in deed may come through for you in the pinch. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Clean the slate and start afresh. Tackle business affairs in the week ahead and you’ll be rewarded for your industry. This is a good day to be among friends who enjoy your company. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don’t let sentimentality override common sense this week. You may give away precious funds that are needed elsewhere. Be generous because you feel it in your heart, not because you feel obligated.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): See the light. Gather advice this week and put it to good use. Don’t ignore friends and colleagues who give you an objective opinion about a financial matter before you take an irrevocable step. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Call the shots. Be blunt and brutally honest whenever necessary to keep people in line. Assume the role of leader in the week ahead and you will ignite the enthusiasms of those around you. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The pressure you are under is of your own making. You can’t make money this week if you are distracted by the competition. An ethical person will support your efforts. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Put drive and initiative to good use in the week ahead. If you find yourself without much to do, make your own constructive project. Expand horizons through creative activities and gathering knowledge. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t drop out of the race until you cross the finish line. In the week ahead your good intentions will mean nothing if you don’t faithfully follow and see a job through to the end. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Do one thing well or many things poorly. Don’t let time or emotions become scattered in too many different directions in the week ahead. Focus on what is important and aim at a goal.
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Wolfgang Puck’s Kitchen Make A Batch Of Delicious Pancakes This Weekend By Wolfgang Puck
BLUEBERRY PANCAKES WITH MAPLE-BLUEBERRY COMPOTE Serves 4 to 6
For the pancakes: 2 1/4 cups (560 mL) whole-grain pastry flour or whole-grain cake flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 cup granulated sugar Pinch kosher salt 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Pinch freshly grated nutmeg 2 large cage-free eggs 1/4 cup (60 mL) sour cream 1 cup (250 mL) buttermilk 3/4 to 1 cup (185 to 250 mL) whole milk 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) fresh blueberries Confectioners’ sugar, to serve For the compote: 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) pure maple syrup 3 cups fresh blueberries In a large mixing bowl, sift the flour. Add the baking powder, baking soda, sugar and salt. Add the ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir with a wire whisk until
thoroughly blended. In another mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until thoroughly blended. Add the sour cream, buttermilk and just over 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the milk; whisk until blended. Whisk in 4 tablespoons of the melted butter. Gradually whisk the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Thin the batter, if necessary, by stirring in enough extra milk for a thick, creamy consistency. Heat an electric nonstick griddle to 325 F (160 C) or heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Drizzle a little of the remaining melted butter onto the griddle or skillet. Transfer the batter to a large glass measuring cup. Working in batches to avoid overcrowding, form pancakes by pouring from the cup onto the griddle or skillet, using about 1 cup (250 mL) for extra-large pancakes or 1/3 to 1/2 cup (85 to 125 mL) for smaller ones. Sprinkle blueberries evenly over the pancakes. Cook until bubbles appear and pop on the surface and the undersides are deep brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle with a little butter and flip the pancakes with a spatula, then cook until browned, another 2 to 3 minutes. As soon as you start cooking the pancakes, make the compote. Combine the syrup and blueberries in a saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the berries are heated through and begin to color the syrup, 5 to 7 minutes. Keep warm. Arrange pancakes overlapping on individual plates. Spoon the compote over and around them. If desired, sift confectioners’ sugar over the pancakes. 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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