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July 23, 2016

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BOATS SAVE 1.3M GALLONS OF SEWAGE AROUND BAY

–Photos by Judy Smestad-Nunn and Ocean County Planning Dept.

A pumpout boat cruises along northern Barnegat Bay. The boats helped offload more than a million gallons of sewage. At right, Captain Richard Christen, left, emptying the tank of a boat alongside boat owner Anthony Favor at Wehrlen Brothers Marina in Brick.

By Judy Smestad-Nunn OCEAN COUNTY – In the more than 10 years since the fleet began its rounds, government-sponsored pumpout boats have offloaded 1.3 million gallons of raw sewage from 64,868 boats in Barnegat Bay. Going into the 2016 season, the county

has seven pumpout boats with the addition of “The Pollution Solution” boat. The other six pumpout boats that operate on Barnegat Bay: Brick Township maintains the “Bay Defender” and the “Bay Saver,” that serve northern Barnegat Bay; Seaside Park maintains the “Circle of Life” and the “Water

Warrior,” that serve the central bay; and Tuckerton Seaport maintains the “Waste Watcher” and the “Bay Sweeper” that serve the southern end of the bay.

Since the program started in 1997 with the “Circle of Life,” until the end of 2015, (Boats - See Page 4)

Secrets Tucked Into Brick Gardens

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – A fairy garden is tucked under a tree. Nearby, garden gnome statuettes are at work tending to perennials and winding paths. There are beautiful gardens everywhere in the township, and the public was able to experience seven of them during the 14th Annual “Secret Gardens of Brick” Garden Tour and Tea Event, hosted by the Brick Garden Club on July 10.

It is the organization’s biggest fundraiser, said event chair Mary LaPolla, who said that

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members are always on the lookout for new gardens for the tour.

“We’re looking for gardens that are done by people themselves, and not necessarily by professional landscapers,” she said from the Bob Anstett Cultural Arts Center on Herbertsville Road.

LaPolla worked tirelessly on planning the event with her committee, which included her husband, Dan, who was in charge of publicity and set-up.

“We like to see plantings. People work

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full-time jobs and they still do their own gardens,” she said. “It’s interesting to see what people do in their backyards...Usually if the front yard is great the backyard is also great.”

LaPolla said sometimes Garden Club members will see a beautiful front yard and ask the owners if they could see the backyard for consideration to be on the tour the following year.

“We’re going to get a drone,” joked LaPolla’s (Gardens - See Page 5)

Former Jackson Mayor Tapped For Brick Judge Job

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – Brick resident Joseph D. Grisanti, 55, is the newest municipal court judge for the township. Grisanti, who once served a mayor of Jackson, Joseph Grisanti, Brick has more than a de- Municipal Court Judge cade in law enforcement and prosecution.

“I had the opportunity as mayor to have a new municipal court judge,” said Brick Mayor John Ducey. “We did interviews and we found ourselves an excellent candidate.”

As a former FBI agent, Grisanti also has a law enforcement background, and he has a military background as well since he served and was honorably discharged as a first lieutenant of the New Jersey Army Reserves.

He has been a municipal prosecutor in Ocean County towns for the last 15 years.

As a judge for the municipal court for Brick Township, he would preside over the large number of maintenance violations, and would also deal with everything from marijuana possession to not having your dog on a leash, Ducey said.

In New Jersey, a judge must be a lawyer, be above reproach and have great ethics, he said.

Grisanti is a member of District 3 Ethics Committee, which acts as the investigative and prosecutorial arm of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for grievances filed against New Jersey attorneys who have been accused of ethical improprieties, Ducey said.

To be nominated and to serve on the Ethics Committee, one must have a clean record and high standards, the mayor said.

Grisanti is also a member of the New Jersey Supreme Court Character Committee who reviews the personal records and reputation for each candidate for admission to the bar of the State of New Jersey.

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“The Supreme Court appoints attorneys to basically do background checks, and if necessary, interviews, of applicants for anybody who wants to be a lawyer in New Jersey, so it’s a character committee, and obviously you want a judge of high character,” Ducey said.

“There’s DUIs here, there’s speeding tickets, various traffic tickets, and this gentleman has been a municipal prosecutor in a number of towns, so he has that aspect as far as municipal court experience,” he said.

The governing body voted unanimously in favor of Grisanti’s appointment, which will run from August 22 this year until August 21, 2019.

Coast Guard Auxiliary Day In other news, Ducey proclaimed Wednesday July 13, 2016 as U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Brick Flotilla 16-05 Day to commemorate the organization’s 50th anniversary in Brick.

Established by Congress in 1939, the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary’s march is “Semper Paratus,” which means

“Always Ready,” Ducey said at the July 12 council meeting.

The mission of the Auxiliary is to promote and approve recreational boating safety, to provide trained crews and facilities to augment the services of the Coast Guard, to enhance safety and security of our ports, waterways and coastal regions, and to help support the Coast Guard in their operational, administrative and logistical requirements, Ducey said.

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is comprised of 30,000 members in over 1,000 local units. The Brick Flotilla 16-05 has 13 members.

“We are lucky to have one here in Brick,” the mayor said. “They have been dedicated to our community in Brick and in all of Ocean County.”

Their service to the municipality includes the boating safety education classes, annual personal boat inspections, safety patrols on the area waterways, attendance at community events, and cooperation with township agencies in the promotion of coastal stewardship, Ducey said.

The next council meeting will be on July 26 at 7 p.m.

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the combined fleet has offloaded a total of 1,304,391 gallons of raw sewage from 64,868 boats.

In 2003 Barnegat Bay and Little Egg Harbor Bay were federally designated as no-discharge zones, making the release of raw or treated effluent illegal within three miles of the coast.

In the mid 1990s the state began to participate in the federal Clean Vessel Act Program which uses federal grants to fund 75 percent of the cost to install pumpout stations, which supplement the pumpout boats along New Jersey’s coastal waters.

In Brick, the addition of a second pumpout boat in 2014 doubles the amount of raw sewage from boat holding tanks that can be kept out of northern Barnegat Bay, and since Brick got its first pumpout boat in 2003 until the end of 2015, the two boats combined have offloaded 413,525 gallons from 17,948 boats.

In a shared services agreement, Brick Township maintains the boats and the county provides up to $20,000 annually per boat for operational and administrative expenses.

The county purchased the boats with Clean

Vessel Act Program grant money (except for “Circle of Life” which was purchased by Seaside Park).

The county also partners with other organizations, including the Ocean County Utilities Authority, which contributes about half the operating costs annually.

Brick resident Captain Harry Thorne, 74, is the original operator of the “Bay Defender,” and after 14 years he is now the fleet’s most senior pumpout boat operator.

“The program is great--there are thousands and thousands of gallons we’re keeping out of the bay. I can see the difference in the quality of the water from when I started until now,” said Thorne, who served as a Bergen County police officer for 40 years.

The Brick boats are docked at Trader’s Cove Marina and operate from Friday through Monday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. starting Memorial Day and ending in October.

Thorne said that he and the “Bay Defender” Captain Mario Riccio, or relief Captain Richard Christen start their day on Fridays by checking their cell phone messages and planning their day.

Fridays and Mondays aren’t as busy as the weekend so the men check popular mooring and anchor areas like F-Cove, or they might do bigger jobs, such as empty the holding tanks from houseboats.

Thorne’s boat, the “Bay Defender” can hold up to 420 gallons. With some houseboats having holding tanks of up to 200 gallons, owners are encouraged to set up a pumpout schedule in advance, he said. He estimates that they service about 10 houseboats in Brick.

When the weather is good, weekends are very busy and the pumpout boats are off-loading waste from holding tanks and portable toilets nearly nonstop, Thorne said.

One of the hazards of the job is a ruptured hose or a clogged line, which Thorne said could be “an ugly mess” to clean up.

“Most boat owners know what you can flush and what you can’t, but visitors don’t always know what’s flushable, and that can play havoc with our pumps,” Thorne said.

The pumpout boats empty their holding tanks into the municipal sewer system at pumpout stations located at Trader’s Cove Marina, or other privately-owned marinas like Johnson Brothers, Comstock, and Shore Haven, who receive a $500 stipend from the county if they apply for it, he said.

“Sometimes we have to fish things out from our tank, and that’s really horrible, it’s not something you want to know about,” he said.

Thorne said he wishes more people would adhere to the no-discharge laws.

One morning Thorne pulled his pumpout boat into Beaton Brothers marina and a sailboat “right in front of me” was discharging their sewage into the bay.

“I told (marina owner) Tommy Beaton, and he threw him out,” he recalled. “Some people think it’s okay to dump it in the bay. I wish I had enforcement power, but I would have to sign a complaint and go to court...I’m not an enforcement officer,” Thorne said.

The pumpout boats can be contacted on Marine VHF radio channel 9 or by calling the captains directly on dedicated cell phones: the Bay Saver can be reached at 732-779-5876, and the Bay Defender can be reached at 732644-4124. The pumpout service is provided free of charge.

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husband Dan. The homes on the tour were scattered throughout the township and were very different from one another.

The gardens at the Campbell home on Hardean Road (off Herbertsville Road) has taken about 25 years to complete, said Donna Campbell, who was explaining the 29 various sections of her yard to ticket holders.

“You come in through a winding paver pathway until you get to our pergola, or our ‘oasis,’” she said to a small group of women.

She said that in the spring the action begins in her yard when hundreds of daffodils bloom, and then the perennials start in the planter boxes.

Campbell and her husband, Butch, have created some whimsical features such as the fairy and gnome garden under an Atlas cedar tree. They also maintain a vegetable garden that runs the length of their property along a fence which includes nine different kinds of tomatoes.

The Campbell’s back fence is planted with hyacinth vine, there is a drought-tolerant garden next to the driveway, and there is even a bee-shaped bee and butterf ly garden in their yard.

Mary Ann Cordiano of Brick said she was getting some great ideas from touring the gardens.

“I envy the people who have the time to work on their gardens; maybe one day

The Brick Times, July 23, 2016, Page 5 I’ll join the garden club and then people can come and see my garden,” said Cordiano, who lives in Seaview Village.

The Patterson Home on Salem Road (off Princeton Avenue) was also on the garden tour. Beth Patterson said it has taken about ten years to turn her backyard from its natural state of pine trees and moss to the landscaped gardens and unusual features.

“The first thing we did was build up the soil in the back along to add height for the treeline, and then we started layering other plantings, like shrubs and f lowers to give it texture,” Patterson said.

She did all the designing and chose all the plants, but had some help from landscapers to install sod and sprinklers, she said.

Other components included a fairy garden, small herb gardens in pots, and a playhouse that started out as a place for her grandchildren but has become a centerpiece of the gardens.

Yvonne Klock of Herbertsville said the Patterson garden was the sixth one she visited on the garden tour.

“It’s obvious that the people who do their own gardens have a passion for it. They know their gardens and how things grow,” she said. “It’s sparking my creativity.”

The other gardens on the tour included the Hilsheimer home on Tanager Way; the Costa home on Bristol Lane; the Bianchi home on National Ave.; the Paul home on Myrtle Ave.; and the MacDougall home on New Brunswick Ave.

The tickets cost $15 and included complimentary refreshments served in the garden at the Cultural Arts Center where attendees were treated to the classic country and light bluegrass sounds of local band, Beaver Dam Creek.

Local crafters were set up on the lawn at the Cultural Arts Center, art work by the Laurelton Art Society was on display and available for purchase, the garden club had plants available for purchase and there was even a gift auction and raff le.

Dan said the garden club gets help in setting up for the event from the township Parks Department, who cut the grass at the Cultural Arts Center, helped with setting up tents, chairs and more.

Raff le chairperson Nancy Genalo said annual ticket sales f luctuate because of the weather, but an average of 350 tickets are sold for the event and the money raised is used partly to pay for guest speakers at the monthly club meetings.

Club members plant and maintain gardens around the township, including one in the median at the intersection of Route 70 and Brick Blvd. and the gardens at the Bob Anstett Cultural Arts Center.

The 170-member Brick Garden Club meets on the second Monday of each month at the Cultural Arts Center at 7 p.m., and the meetings are open to the public. There are no meetings in the summer, so the next meeting will be on September 12. For photos from the tour, visit micromediapubs.com.

Take The Bunker Challenge

BRICK – A crabbing contest will be held at the Mantoloking Bridge County Park on July 23, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There is no entry fee for this contest.

There will be two categories: children 12 years and under and adults 13 years and up.

This contest will be done with bunker bait only, no chicken. The bunker will be provided for contestants courtesy of Jenkinson’s Aquarium.

For more information, visit 732-506-5122.

Summer Workouts For Brick Memorial Girls Volleyball Players

BRICK – Open summer workouts will be held at Veterans Memorial Middle School for all returning and interested Brick Memorial Girl volleyball players. The workouts will be held on July 25 and 27, from 8 a.m. to noon. Returning players should show up from 8 to 10 a.m. and new players for 10 a.m. to noon.

Trolley Map Available Online

POINT PLEASANT BEACH – The Point Pleasant Beach Trolley map can be accessed at pointpleasantbeach.org.

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F������� L����� Task Force Against Elder Abuse Needed Thank you Governor Christie and members of the legislat u re for signing Bill #S157 to create the New Jersey Task Force on Abuse Against the Elderly and Disabled. The impact of abusive practices is f inancially and emotionally devastating to our loved ones who are victimized.

There is also a tremendous burden on the judicial and social services systems to rectify the injustices from such crimes although vast numbers of such crimes go unprosecuted. AARP concurs that the resources and experiences of a multi-disciplinary task force could develop policy proposals to save lives and livelihoods.

Bipartisan policy-making task forces are a proven strategy for the successful development of useful laws and regulations. For example, this approach was successf ul i n i n it iat ives related to developing effective legislation re-

garding powers of attorney and guardianship jurisdiction. Unbiased, informed stakeholders prov ide valu able i nsights that can produce r e a l i s t ic, a c t ion a ble policy proposals. This new law provides an opportunity to develop the measures we need; to strengthen the investigation and enforcement capabilities of the Office of Adult Protective Services; to alert financial institutions’ i nvest igat ive agencies; to shine a light on potential instances of abuse and neglect based on warning signs; and to develop stricter safeguards that prevent fam ily members and caretakers from exploiting elders.

A A R P New Jersey looks forward to participating in this task force. We are confident that the results will improve the lives of New Jersey senior and their families.

Dave Mollen State President AARP New Jersey

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L������ T� T�� E����� Political Signs Allowed The New Jersey Supreme Court invalidated Homeowners’ Association’s ban on political signs. These signs are allowed in adult communities.

Our ability to choose how we responsibly express our views is important, particularly in this divisive election season.

Those of us who have been “around the block a few times” need to have all avenues open to share the collective wisdom we have gathered.

The fundamental right of freedom of speech is ours.

Sandra Gordon Whiting

Brexit Thoughts W ho’d have thoug ht, we’d fi nd England voting on its independence from the European Union. Just think, a few hundred years ago, America became its own country by separating itself from what country - why England of course!

Yes, there will be economic down’s for a while; however, upon ref lection, there will always be periods of unsettled financial times. A big decline may loom in all of our financial f ut u res but at t he end of the day, we wish t he Br it s well i n t hei r decision.

Think about it, this may be the beginning of other countries doing the very same thing. Many people are dishear tened about how things are going for

them in ever y way and thus a disruptive world.

Let’s get our priorities right folks and allow history to happen.

May God bless us one and all.

Bette Kooreman Whiting

What It Takes To Be an Effective Citizen It’s so easy in a presidential election year to forget that our system is not about a single person. This year especially, when the dynamics of the presidential contest have dominated news coverage so thoroughly, the cr ucial role that citizens play — apart from serving as voters in the presidential drama — isn’t even an afterthought.

Yet effective citizenship is the base on which our representative democracy rests. I believe it’s made up of several elements.

First, a confident belief that change is possible — that the country can indeed make progress over time thanks to the efforts both of ordinary people and of political leaders.

Yes, we’ve got miles to go on many fronts, but on the whole, our system is working better for more people than it did a few decades ago.

The people who helped make this happen understood t wo t h i ngs: t hat prog ress was possible, and that it required their efforts. Those who were most effective had an im

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pact because they had the skills to make a difference.

I’m talking here about the fundamental ability we should all have as citizens to solve problems i n a representative democracy.

This means knowing how to work together with all kinds of people, being able to find common ground, building consensus, and communicating ideas effectively.

I use the word “skills,” but in the end, good citizenship is as much about temperament as it is about ability. Mutual respect, tolerance, empathy, civility, humility, honesty, resolve — these are the simple vir t ues that our nation depends on in its citizens.

So is a willingness to step up to challenges. The people who make a difference in our system are the ones who not only identify a problem, but then plunge into fi xing it.

There’s a fi nal quality that makes for effective citizenship, and it’s a tough one: mostly, we’re not going to solve our challenges in a single generation.

So we have to educate ou r child ren and those who come after us in the skill sets I’ve been talking about.

That’s because all of us — you, me, and our fellow citizens — are responsible for the future of our neighborhoods and our nation. Unless we all shoulder the obligation to learn the skills we need to shepherd it into the future, and then teach those skills

to others, our country and our system will struggle.

Lee Hamilton Former Rep., U.S. House of Representatives

Keep SSN Private Many small-minded people who work inside of New Jersey’s K-12 education system mislead parents of children registering for school, by claiming that they are required documents to register a child in school.

State law says a school district is required to register any student of school age who says they live within the district. Even if the child and parent lack any form of ID or other off icial documentation, the ch ild st ill must be registered and allowed to attend school.

Districts must admit the student and then the parent may provide whatever documents they can get together. It is the “totality” of those documents that can prove residency.

For example, a bi r t h certificate and a piece of mail would more than be sufficient ID under the law.

To protect your child from identity theft, you should never provide a social security number to a school district or your driver’s license. They have no legitimate use for this information.

A K-12 school is not the IRS, an employer, or a bank. How dare they demand a SSN? Eric Hafner Toms River

CORRECTION In the July 2 edition of The Brick Times, “New Soup Kitchen Born Of Inspiration” contained an error on the founding of a Brick soup kitchen.

The founder of the Bread from Heaven Café and

Pantry in Jackson is not the founder of the soup kitchen at the Visitation Roman Catholic Church in Brick. The Times regrets the error and any inconvenience it may have caused.

Do you have something you want everyone to know? Is there an issue that needs to be addressed? Write a letter to The Brick Times and make yourself heard.

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Spotlight On Government Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

From The Desk Of The Ocean County Freeholders Freeholders: SHIP Funding Cannot Be Eliminated

OCEAN COUNTY – Seniors navigating the often complicated maze of obtaining the proper health insurance information have always been able to get help f rom State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) counselors who assist them in making informed decisions when it comes to Medicare issues.

“This is a very important prog ram to the seniors living in Ocean County, but it could be in jeopardy as the federal government t al ks about completely eliminating its funding,” said Ocean County Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari, who serves as chairman of Senior Services. “This would have devastating consequences for Medicare beneficiaries and their

families.”

As of August 31, Ocean County had 143,112 people eligible for Medicare, which represents 10 percent of New Jersey’s Medicare population.

“Those calling 1-800-Medicare are often referred to SHIP for more detailed, personalized assistance, especially for help in resolving complicated problems with enrollments or appeals,” Vicari said.

“SHIP has operated in New Jersey for 29 years.”

State Health Insurance Program known as SHIP is designed to assist Medicare enrollees, potential enrollees and their caregivers with their questions regarding Part A, B, C and D benefits/claims and supplemental policies.

Questions related to Medicare are one of the most frequent calls to the Senior Ser vices off ice and for its outreach sites located throughout the county.

“The Ocean Area Agency on Aging or AAA leads New Jersey in SHIP consumer activit y with 40 certified counselors located throughout the county who had 11,467 client contacts in the last f iscal year,” Vicari said. “These counselors provide important assistance to our seniors and their families, without them the elderly in Ocean County would have to make difficult decisions regarding their health insurance without the guidance of someone who works with this topic every day.”

Vicari noted that during

the fall of each year, the Medicare Part D (prescription coverage) enrollment period is the busiest time of year for the Ocean County Office of Senior Services.

“Senior Services partners with the County Connection at the Ocean County Mall to reach as many individuals as possible,” Vicari said. “The Part D days as they are called are always f ull and we are able to help many seniors with the assistance of SHIP counselors. This is a very important function and should continue to be funded by the federal government.”

Ocean County has the second highest number of Medicare beneficiaries in the state and of these beneficiaries, 20,900 or

14.5 percent are under the age of 65.

A review of last year’s activity shows that more than 38 percent of client contacts were by phone, 43 percent were in office and a significant 14.9 percent of client contacts were directly in the client’s home by outreach workers. Over 16 percent of those assisted

by SHIP were over 85 years of age.

“It’s important we tell Washington, D.C. not to eliminate the funding for this essential program for our seniors,” Vicari said.

“Ocean County is home to the largest number of seniors in the state, and this would be harmful to so many of them.”

Vicari urged seniors and their family members to

contact their representatives in Congress to stop the proposed elimination of the SHIP program funding.

“These funds have to be continued,” Vicari said.

“We need to join with the National Council on Aging to tell our members of Congress to reject these proposed cuts and make needed i nvest ment s i n SHIP.” Last year, the Senate bill suggested cutting SHIP funding by nearly 42 percent, which Congress ultimately rejected after effective advocacy by AAAs and SHIP programs across the country.

“We need to increase our efforts this year to ensure that SHIP funding is preserved in a final spending package,” Vicari said.

Housing Advocates: “Build A Thriving NJ” NEW JERSEY – On a mission to make New Jersey a better place to live, work and play, housing advocates launched a new initiative to promote greater investment in housing and community development. Over 150 advocates met at the State House as part of the Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey’s (the Network) annual Legislative Day, to encourage current and future lawmakers to “Build a Thriving New Jersey.”

“While other states have bounced back, NJ’s economy has languished after Sandy and the economic downturn,” said Staci Berger, president and chief executive officer of the Network. “We know that the next governor, and the next leaders of the legislature, will have important and difficult choices to make about how to make NJ a great place we can all afford to call home. That’s why, today, we are launching our campaign to ‘Build a Thriving NJ,’ so that our current and future elected officials

know that they have to do more to make NJ work for everyone.”

The “Build a Thriving New Jersey” initiative aims to boost the state’s economy through investments that create more affordable homes, address homelessness prevention and services, revitalize neighborhoods, tackle foreclosures and eliminate childhood lead poisoning by promoting safe homes and schools.

Citing a recent national study that found New Jersey to be the fifth most expensive state to rent in the county, advocates met with legislators to urge action on proposals that make the investments outlined in “Building a Thriving New Jersey.” Advocates also called on New Jersey’s next governor commit to those investments.

“The backbone of our economy are our friends, families, and neighbors who live and work here,” said Blair Schleicher Bravo, chief executive officer of Morris Habitat for Humanity and Network Board

Chair. “If people cannot afford to live here, they’re not going to spend on the activities that stimulate our economy. Investments that create more affordable homes, more jobs, and robust communities produce a high economic and social return.”

“Housing is the foundation of a healthy, happy life that allows people to be productive citizens,” said Felicia Alston-Singleton, Newark housing advocate. “I came to Trenton today to tell our legislators to support bills that create opportunities so that people having a hard time financially, due to systemic barriers, can have a home they can afford.”

During Legislative Day, several Senate and Assembly members spoke to participants during issue-specific sessions about bills they have sponsored.

In addition to speaking on her foreclosure mediation bill, Assemblywoman Mila Jasey (D-Essex/Mor ris) presented the Network with a resolution.

“Whether it is lack of

housing options, the continuing foreclosure crisis or concerns specific to those who are economically disadvantaged or special needs residents, the Network is an invaluable resource in

assisting those such as us who address these concerns in crafting policies and resolving difficult issues,” said Jasey. “Safe housing that people can afford is essential to all of our health,

safety, quality of life and our sense of community.

The Network stands on the front line and I am proud and privileged to stand with it,” said Assemblywoman Jasey.

SMOKING’S EFFECT SIMILAR TO GLAUCOMA

As if anyone needed another reason to give up the smoking habit, new research suggests that smoking damages the eyes in a way that resembles the effects of the early stages of glaucoma. In particular, researchers focused on smoking’s effect on the retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL), which collects visual impulses from “photoreceptors” (light-sensitive cells known as “rods” and “cones”) and ganglion cells in the retina and transmits these impulses to the optic nerve. The RNFL of smokers who had smoked at least one pack of cigarettes a day for more than ten years was significantly thinner than that of non-smokers. This thinning is related to blind spots in the visual field, loss of peripheral vision, and even blindness.

This informative column about the effects that smoking has on eye health has been brought to you by SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES, P.A. in the interest of better eye care. We pride ourselves on our specialty training and keeping up to date on the changes in medical care. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 732-349-5622.

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Club News, Activities, Events & Announcements

Chinese Recyclers Visit Ocean County’s Recycling Facility

OCEAN COUNTY – The 7,200 mile separation didn’t change the common goal between the staff that implements Ocean County’s recycling efforts and that of the China Resource Recycling Association.

“We want to learn about your recycling programs and how we can do the best recycling job possible in China,” said Tang Yanju, business division manager for the association, through an interpreter.

Yanju, with a group of about 20 association members, visited the Ocean County Northern Recycling Center off New Hampshire Avenue on June 21. It was the first leg of their U.S. market research.

“We are very proud of the work that is done here especially because it helps our environment,” said Ocean County Freeholder Gerry P. Little, who serves as liaison to Ocean County’s award winning recycling program. “We deeply appreciate your interest in visiting our center and we are very happy we share this common interest.”

Following a brief welcome and overview at the recycling facility’s education center, the group was given a tour of the county’s materials processing facility, led by Ernest Kuhlwein, who is director of the Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management and Matt Cole, recycling plant manager from Waste Management.

Kuhlwein, along with Little, explained how the county’s recycling program operates with an eye toward cost effectiveness and efficiencies that make the program easy for residents to participate.

“Last year, this recycling processing facility processed 80,000 tons of materials from our 33 municipalities,” Little explained. “We accept single-stream recyclables, which includes cardboard, newspaper, mixed paper, plastic bottles, aluminum cans and steel cans.

“Recyclables processed at the facility in Lakewood are marketed both domestically here in the United States and internationally,” he said.

China is one of the biggest markets for paper and cardboard from Ocean County.

The association members were given an up close view of how the machinery at the facility works and how the materials are made ready for market.

In 2010, Ocean County moved to single-stream recycling allowing all recyclables to be placed at the curb in one container. The materials processing facility was renovated and retrofitted to mechanically sort the recyclables brought into the facility.

While the county owns the facility it is operated by Waste Management, a private contractor.

“Single stream recycling increased efficiencies, especially for the large towns that were already using robo-trucks for trash collection,” Kuhlwein said. “Single stream recycling is picked up like daily trash and that makes the process more efficient.”

Little explained Ocean County returns a portion of the revenue it receives from marketing the recyclables to its municipalities, which also offsets the cost of the recycling operations.

“Our recycling operations help save landfill space, which also comes with a financial savings benefit for our municipalities,” Little said.

Association Business Manager Yanju said the visit to Ocean County’s recycling center will help in the collection of information and research that the association members will bring back to China.

“This will give China positive help,” she said.

The group also will visit Washington, Los Angeles and other areas to gather a comprehensive view of solid waste removal in the United States.

“We welcome the opportunity to share our knowledge and program information with the members of the association from China,” Little said. “Recycling and proper solid waste disposal comes with economic and environmental benefits wherever, in this world, you might live.”

Freeholders Make Appointment At Recent Meeting

LAKEWOOD – The Ocean County Board of Freeholders appointed Patrick Donnelly, Lakewood, to the OC Solid Waste Advisory Council to fill the unexpired term of Alvin Burdge on July 6. His term will expire December 31.

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Brick Student Among Poster Contest Winners

–Photo courtesy Ocean County Freeholders Ocean County Freeholder Director John P. Kelly, Ocean County Constitutional Officers, Surrogate Jeffrey W. Moran and County Clerk Scott M. Colabella acknowledged this year’s contest winners.

OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County officials recognized the winners of the My Ocean County Poster Contest during a meeting of the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders recently. As part of “County Government” month, fourth graders from throughout the county were asked to create posters featuring highlights of Ocean County. Thirty schools participated in the contest and 81 fourth graders entered.

Ocean County Freeholder Director John P.

Kelly, Ocean County Constitutional Officers, Surrogate Jeffrey W. Moran and County Clerk Scott M. Colabella acknowledged this year’s contest winners.

The winners are Jared Voorhees, Veterans Memorial School, honorable mention; Roman Moyers, St. Joseph’s School, third place; Shelby Conti, Manchester School, second place and Isabella Ortutay, Forked River School, first place. Moyers also helped Freeholder Kelly in opening the Freeholder board meeting.

CONTACT To Hold 4th Annual 5K Race

LAKEWOOD – The Fourth Annual CONTACT of Ocean and Monmouth Counties 5K Race and 5K Race/Walk will begin at 8:45 a.m.

September 17 at the Ocean County Park, 659 Ocean Ave., (Route 88). All ages are welcome.

This event benefits the CONTACT 24/7 Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Hotline.

Awards will go to the top male and female overall, plus age group awards for the 5K Race.

Discounted registration fees if registered by September 14. Call CONTACT at 732-2406104 or email contactofoceanco@aol.com for registration and/or for information on becoming a race sponsor.

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LRRC Offers Homeownership Seminars

LAKEWOOD – Being a first-time homebuyer can be a confusing, complex experience. More than 90 Ocean County first-home buyers recently attended a free evening program sponsored by The LLRC (Lakewood Resource and Referral Center) and STEPS (Solution to End Poverty Soon) at the Public Works Complex to gain a better understanding of what mortgage options are available and how to qualify for them.

Lenders and representatives from such local institutions as TD Bank, Investors Savings Bank, Santander, Fulton and FM Home Loans discussed many topics related to the home-buying process, with a special emphasis on lower interest rates and down payment requirements with no MI (Mortgage Insurance).

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and review mortgage products with each lender. Housing counselors from LRRC and STEPS were also available to answer questions.

Mayer Hoberman, executive director of social services at the LLRC, said “The LRRC and STEPS sponsored this program because we recognize that first-time and all homebuyers need the understanding and skills to make appropriate and educated decisions during the home buying process.”

LRRC offers homeownership seminars twice a month, and counseling on a regular basis, which is required by many lenders to enable clients to take advantage of first-time homebuyer mortgage products.

For more information, contact Bassi Aderet, housing coordinator at the LRRC, at 732942-9292 ext. 9115.

Ocean County Library Home Borrowers Service OCEAN COUNTY – 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 a participant’s 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: Must be a resident of Ocean County, who does not have family members or friends to assist them with their library needs.

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To volunteer with the Ocean County Library to deliver materials to homebound residents, contact Home Borrowers Services at 732-3496200, ext. 5530. A background check, paid for by the library, is required.

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OC Animal Facilities Join “Clear The Shelters” Adoption Event

OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Animal Facilities are participating in the second annual “Clear the Shelters” national adoption event that will take place on July 23 from 1 to 4 p.m. at both locations.

“This event is the perfect opportunity to help a dog or cat in need find a loving, forever home,” said Ocean County Freeholder Deputy Director Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. “If you, or someone you know, have been thinking about adding a dog or cat to the family, nothing is more rewarding than rescuing a shelter pet,” adds Freeholder Little.

“Our goal is to find homes for as many dogs and cats as possible during this special one day adoption event,” said Daniel Regenye, Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) public health coordinator. “We’re in the midst of our busy season and have a bumper crop of kittens along with many other sweet, adults cats and dogs ready for a second chance,” Regenye said.

All adoption fees will be waived for everyone adopting a dog or cat from the Ocean County Animal Facilities on July 23. Every dog and cat adopted from the Ocean County Animal Facilities receives a veterinary exam, age appropriate vaccinations, is spayed/neutered

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The free adoption event will be held at the two Ocean County Facilities, operated under the care of the Ocean County Health Department; the Southern Ocean County Animal Facility located at 360 Haywood Road in Manahawkin and the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility located at 615 Freemont Avenue in Jackson.

“We have a wide variety of lovable cats and dogs available for adoption. From all sizes, ages, breeds, we have a pet suited for everyone,” said Brian Lippai, shelter manager.

“Every year hundreds of pets are adopted from the Ocean County Animal Facilities and there’s nothing better than seeing the joy and happiness these wonderful animals bring to their new families,” shares Lippai.

This is the first year Ocean County Animal Facilities will be participating in the “Clear the Shelters” promotion. “Clear the Shelters” is a nationwide adoption event that includes participate of hundreds of shelters from across the United States. Last year’s effort emptied many shelters of homeless animals in just one day, adopting more than 20,000 dogs and cats in need.

For more information on “Clear the Shelters” or the Ocean County Animal Facilities, call 732-657-8086 or 609-978-0127.

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LAKEWOOD – The Ocean County Parks and Recreation Department is holding Halloween in the summer. Children between the ages of 3 and 5 years old are invited to wear their favorite Halloween costumes and enjoy the party. There will be party games and prizes.

The Halloween party will be held on July 25 at the Beach Complex at the Ocean County Park from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

The program number is 243331-2E. The

fee is $5 per child. Note any food allergies when registering.

To register, send a check made payable to the “County of Ocean” to Ocean County Parks and Recreation, 1198 Bandon Road, Toms River, NJ 08753. Bring a check the first day for the instructor. Provide name, address and daytime telephone number.

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LAKEWOOD – The Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation will hold a “Baby Bugs” program on August 1 for children between the ages of 6 and 12 years. This program will meet at the Beach Complex Classroom at Ocean County Park.

Beneath the stream surface lie the juveniles of dragonflies and so much more. These animals are important for figuring out if the water is clean. In this program, children will be searching for these insects.

This program will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The fee is $5 per child. The program number is 248262-3B. To register, send a check made payable to the “County of Ocean” to Ocean County Parks and Recreation, 1198 Bandon Road, Toms River, NJ 08753. Bring a check the first day for the instructor. Provide name, address and daytime telephone number.

To receive more information or to receive a Parks and Recreation Newsletter, call 732-506-9090 or visit oceancountyparks.org.

Chamber of Commerce Asks Local Businesses To Take Survey

BRICK – The Brick Township Chamber of Commerce is looking to hear from businesses that are not a member of the chamber by way of a brief survey.

The survey is meant to provide the chamber with a better understanding of the challenges that are being faced by those who are on the front line of the community’s economy. The input that local

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No doubt inspired by their parents’ work ethic, strong family values and dedication to higher education, their daughter, Lina Pulido, graduated from Rutgers School of Dental Medicine and joined the family practice in 2014.

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Amid Warnings, Locals Leveling Up With Pokémon Go

By Shawn Smith OCEAN COUNTY – Around midnight, the streets which are usually quiet are bustling with teens and young adults staring at their phones. Suddenly, someone cries out, “There’s a Ninetails over by Wells Fargo!”

The mass of trainers rush around the corner and out of sight, except for a few who have brought lawn chairs and set themselves up in front of the Toms River Fire Department on Robbins Street.

Chances are that even if you live under a rock, you’ve heard of the newest Pokémon game (because people have probably lifted the rock looking for one of the digital creatures). Pokémon Go is the newest craze, and within the short amount of time since its release just earlier this month, it has threatened to overtake Twitter with its number of daily users.

It’s sent hundreds of locals out on walks to spots such as parks, businesses and other landmarks. And police and business owners are noticing the uptick in pedestrian traffic, at all hours.

The game uses “augmented reality,” in which Google Maps overlays with the game map that players use, and geolocates like a GPS does. As users play, they have to move in the real world to move their character in the game. Places like parks, monuments and churches serve as locations in the game where trainers can get supplies, or battle their Pokémon.

While the game’s popularity has exploded, issues surrounding it have also emerged,

with national news reporting incidents from drivers getting into accidents while playing, to three women finding a dead body in a park. Townships such as Lacey have issued statements to the public, warning of the dangers of using a smart phone and disregarding your surroundings. The game also greets users with a warning to be aware of their surroundings while they play.

“The Lacey Township Police Department is advising residents playing this game to please be alert at all times, and stay aware of their surroundings to avoid potential problems while playing the game,” according to the press release. “Additional safety tips include, not driving or utilizing a bicycle, skateboard, or other devices while interacting with the app as you won’t be able to do both safely.

Furthermore, be cautious not to trespass on private property or areas you normally wouldn’t, if you weren’t playing the game.”

Parents are not the only ones benefitting from the game getting their children out of the house, some local businesses are also seeing an increase of customers because of the locations of the “gyms” and “pokéstops” in the game.

Some businesses, such as Quaker Steak and Lube in Brick actually are a pokéstop themselves, despite the actual stop being the NASCAR on the roof of the building, but the restaurant said it has not seen an increase of patrons after the game was released.

“I don’t follow the Pokémon trend, so I don’t know if I just didn’t notice,” a manager who asked not to be named said on Monday. “I

haven’t seen anything out of the ordinary.”

Another local “hot spot” also reported that they have not seen a noticeable difference in patrons, despite the extreme popularity of the game.

Tori Ben, mother of the owner of Uncle Doods Donuts, another business that has become a pokéstop, said the shop has not seen a noticeable difference in patrons, largely due to the hours of the business.

“We’ve had a few extra people, but the hours they are wandering around, we’re not open,” Ben said. “We close at 1 p.m., there’s been a lot of traffic after 1, and before we open [at 6:30 a.m.].”

Police, the media and the game itself cannot stress enough that players always be aware of their surroundings, as Howell Police Chief Andrew Kudrick issued a message on the craze on the department’s Facebook page.

“The latest Pokémon Go game has become widely popular amongst kids and adults (yes, adults). Although, the game in itself is harmless, the activity associated with it has raised credible concerns with police departments and the public,” Kudrick wrote. “Over the past few days, the Howell Police Department has received numerous calls reporting suspicious activity/persons throughout the township. This includes our former municipal building directly behind police headquarters.

Officers have reported watching multiple cars pulling into closed businesses and persons walking along the shoulder of Route 9 while looking down at their phones.”

The problem could be one of trespassing,

he said. “Participants are trespassing on private property and are going into places they shouldn’t be. The activity associated with this game causes our officers to be distracted from their normal, legitimate patrol duties. More importantly, the potential for someone getting hurt or involved in a bad situation participating in this game is an almost certainty,” said the police chief.

Ultimately, the call was for good judgment: “During this time of heightened awareness and security of our officers and government facilities along with the “see something, say something” campaign, participants must be responsible in participating in this game,” Kudrick said. “If you chose to participate, use good judgment. Don’t annoy the general public and the police. Stay off other people’s property and don’t engage in odd behavior that going to make people suspicious. Better yet, delete the game off your phones, head over to one of our local parks and play a good ‘ole game of kick ball.”

At the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, a statement was issued to military personnel about cellphone usage while in uniform, saying those trainers should wait until off duty before attempting to catch Pokémon.

“For our community members playing near the installation -- there are several Pokémon hugging our security borders,” the Facebook post said. “Unfortunately, catching Pokémon is not an accepted answer when being detained by Security Forces.”

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I learned to send “love” in the mail. – I noticed that people who had friends or family visit them during the week required less medicine (and lower doses) than those residents who spent every day alone. If you can’t be physically present, then mail something. I have often been miles apart from my children and elderly parents, but to this day I still send little gifts or cards in the mail reminding them that I love them even though we are far apart.

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– The elderly have lost control of many things including their bladder function, their ability to walk, their home, car, their vision, their children and sometimes their mind. We need to remember that every time an old person is on our way, walking too slow, taking too long… you know once upon a time they were just like you. They had it all, they were happy, on top of the world and excited about tomorrow.

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I learned to say yes. – Saying no to things is easy because there’s always tomorrow. Is there? After working in facilities and seeing some people (even young ones who were there due to accidents) I learned that life is short, you do not have forever. Stop waiting for a better time or 20 years will f ly by. Say yes and do it. Live your life before your life is lived.

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Once an applicant receives the Resolution of approval, the first requirement is to prepare and publish a Notice of Decision. This provides a general notice in the official newspaper as to the details of the approval received. Proof of this publication must be provided to the board secretary.

Contained within the Resolution may also be requirements for various legal documents. Examples of these documents are: Lot Consolidation Deeds, which consolidate various lots owned by the applicant under one lot number; Cross-Access Agreements, which will allow neighboring businesses or residents to utilize a common driveway or parking area; and Easements, which earmark certain portions of the property for access by other agencies to maintain or service utility structures or equipment which may be on the property, or may identify portions of the property that are to be undeveloped to preserve the environment or ensure visibility at an intersection.

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A naturalist will be on board to point out the sights and to answer questions.

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Ocean County Fair Wows All Ages

By Catherine Galioto OCEAN COUNTY – The 69th Ocean County Fair welcomed visitors to the fairgrounds, Miller Airpark in Berkeley, in a five-day stretch that ended July 17. The festival included such draws as carnival rides, traditional and unique fair foods, and a bevy of prize animals such as rabbits, poultry, horses and goats from local 4-H clubs. Rounding out the fun were demonstrations by seeing eye dog trainers and an all-terrain vehicle club among others. Featured entertainment included live performances by The Amish Outlaws and other bands. For more information, visit oceancountyfair.com.

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LRRC Focuses On Immunizations At Safety Fair

LAKEWOOD – As part of its annual Immunization Awareness campaign sponsored by the CDC (Center for Disease Control), representatives of the Lakewood Resource and Referral Center (LRRC, recently gave out more than 1,500 band-aid dispensers and 2,000 custom designed immunization stickers to attendees at the 13th annual Bnos Yaakov Safety Fair, sponsored by Bnos Yaa-

kov Elementary School, Kent Road. There were about 5,000 children and adults that attended the Safety Fair.

At the fair, 31 people requested that the LRRC contact them for further immunization support.

Mayer Hoberman, executive director of social services, said, “Up-to-date vaccinations are essential to the good health of every

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All proceeds benefited the Bnos Yaakov Elementary School.

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POINT PLEASANT – Point Pleasant Borough will show “The Sponge Bob Movie: Sponge Out of Water” for the Movie in the Park event on August 12. The movie will be shown at Community Park, located at the intersection of Bridge Avenue and Beaver Dam Road. The movie will begin at dusk.

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Dear Joel

By Joel Markel

My Helpful Remedies

Dear Readers, Although most of the column is usually dedicated to advice, sometimes I run across material that I think is worth sharing. I loved the following helpful remedies.

Burned Fingertips: Should you accidentally get a minor burn on your fingertips, simply hold your fingertip to your ear lobe. Place your thumb on the back of your ear and the burned fingertip on the front. It is supposed to work like magic.

Motion Sickness: With all the travel plans coming up some people are bound to suffer episodes of motion sickness. This may sound nutty but try this: Pull out the skin in the middle of your inner wrist about one inch from

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Crazy Contests At The Beach Complex LAKEWOOD – The Ocean County Parks and Recreation Department is holding a “Crazy Contest” on July 27 at the classroom in the Beach Complex at the Ocean County Park.

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Garden State Pain & Radiology Center

Deepali Gupta, MD, Is A Patient In Pain’s Friend Indeed

By Joyce Blay ming from disorders such to pain management that Patients in pain have a as spinal stenosis, degen- includes medic ation man friend in Dr. Deepali Gupta, erative disc disease, disc agement, procedures aimed M.D. herniation, failed back/neck at treating neck, back and Skilled in pain management surgeries, as well as joint joint pain, as well as physiand anesthesia, Dr. Gupta is diseases. cal therapy. their first and best hope for Every week, this dedicated The good news for her paa better life. physician makes the long tients is that she will seek a “With pain management, I c o m mute f r o m h e r h o m e minimally invasive course of get to see the results of my in Manhat tan to the New pain intervention whenever treatment,” Dr. Gupta says. J e r s ey s h o r e, w h e r e h e r possible.

Growing up in a family of ministrations gave patients She has pursued an in m e di c al do c to r s, she an - a new lease on life. terest in neuromodulation swered the same clarion call “I go to five different of- as well. to service. fices each week, so one of Neuromodulation is the A 2009 graduate of New them is sure to be located electrical stimulation of a York University, Dr. Gupta near the patient’s home,” Dr. peripheral nerve or the spic ompleted her inter nship Gupta says. nal cord for relief of pain. It may be done transcutaneously or with an implanted stimulator.

“Oftentimes, we may prescribe physical therapy and/ o r n o n - n a r c o t i c t h e r a p y, such as non-steroidal, anin surger y and residency She assesses eac h pa - t i - i n f l a m m a t o r y a n d n e u in anesthesiology at Down- tient’s individual needs to ropathic pain medication,” state Medical Center. Her determine how best to help she says. academic accomplishments them.

Dr. Gupta is committed to were capped with a Fellow“I start off by asking pa- achieving a positive result ship in Pain Management tients where their pain is t h r o u g h c a r e f u l a n a l y s i s at Mount Sinai St. Luke’s loc ated,” Dr. Gupt a says. of her patient ’s c ondition Roosevelt.

“I then move on to a more in order to prescribe and A Board-certified anesthe- detailed histor y and phys- deliver the best method of siologist whose specialt y ical exam. I also examine treatment. i s p a i n m a n a g e m e nt , D r. any imaging they may have The results of this ap Dr. Deepali Gupta brought her expertise brought with them, such as proach have been gratifying to G arden St ate M edic al an MRI or CAT scan. I then as a p hys i c i a n a n d as a his pain and gave him an Center in 2015. She special- m a k e r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s fellow human being. izes in the evaluation and based on my findings.”

“I had one patient with se- injection based on my asm a n a g e m e nt o f c o m p l ex D r. G u p t a e m p l o y s a vere leg pain,” she recalls. sessment. Two weeks later, s p i n e - r e l a t e d p a i n s t e m - multi-disciplinary approach “ I as se s se d t he c ause of I was surprised when he got out of his chair, stood up and started jumping around. He was happy and so was I for him.”

Although not all patients experience such immediate results, Dr. Gupta is gratified by the personal and professional rewards of seeing her patients manage their pain, no mat ter whether their treatment is in the long term or short term.

“I would just like to continue providing treatment that allows people to pursue their favorite activities, such as gardening or walking their dog,” she says. “We treat mostly chronic pain, but if the Garden State Medical Center has an office in Brick at 1608 Route 88. patient wants another

Gupta, M.D. opinion, we’re here to offer it, and possibly another chance at pain manage ment.”

Garden State Medical Center has offices at 1608 Route 88 in Brick; 203 Route 9 South in Marlboro; 1364 Route 72, Ste. 6 in Manahawkin; 1314 Hooper Avenue, Bldg. B and 780 Route 37, Ste 110 in Toms River; 100 Route 36 in West Long Branch; and 1100 Route 70 West in Whiting.

Patients can receive onsite MRI and x-ray services at Garden State Medical Center’s Toms River and Brick locations. For a pain-free experience, ask for an MRI with sedation.

Don’t wait today for a better t o m o r r o w. C a l l 7 3 2 - 2 0 2 3000 for a same day appointment, or visit the Garden State Medical Center Web site at gsmedicalcenter.org for further information.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of JuLY 23-July 29

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Scratch the itch. Your unbridled enthusiasms may lead you to achieve more than you thought possible. You can move forward with important plans without interference or blockages in the week to come.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Make a point to fulfill promises. You must stick to the rules where finances and bill paying is concerned. Your partners and companions might offer some highly imaginative and useful schemes this week.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Remain receptive and resilient. If you are willing to listen you will hear the truth and be made aware of falsehoods. This isn’t a good week to challenge half-truths but a time to gather useful knowledge and promises.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): The clock is ticking. There is no time like the present to make your wishes known. Receive shrewd advice from a partner or join forces to put precious plans into motion. As the week unfolds you grow closer to a loved one.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your creative ideas may be well worth pursuing. You may stretch outside your comfort zone to achieve public acclaim in the week ahead. Your closest companions, however, might be sticklers for maintaining the status quo.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Follow up on the hustle and bustle in your hedgerow. Much can be accomplished when you are in the mood to enthusiastically carry out plans. Precious moments of shared nostalgia are easy to express later this week.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): A little hard work never hurt anyone. Stick to your plans and ignore a temptation. A money making opportunity seems to be within your grasp this week, but you may be surprised by a sudden change of plan.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Actions speak louder than words. By being enthusiastic and upbeat you can charm others and make this week memorable. You shouldn’t count eggs before they hatch, but count on having plenty of them to count.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Key decisions are in your hands in the week to come.

It is always best to do something that makes you happy so change your goals accordingly.

The weight of one obligation will be lifted from your shoulders.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Bask in a blaze of someone’s warm regard. In the week ahead you will find a good time to make public appearances, to ask for small favors, or to happily lure a romantic partner into your enticing arms.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Your love life didn’t come with a user’s manual. You might wish that there was a blueprint or roadmap that could help you handle relationships. In the week ahead you can wisely choose a more rewarding direction.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Reassess important situations. A situation in the week ahead might illuminate ways in which you can improve a key relationship. Value the opinion of a devoted significant other who has your best interests at heart.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Details, Details: The Little Secrets Of Cooking Skillet-Fried Chicken

By Wolfgang Puck

In so many areas of life, you have probably heard some version of the saying that “little things can make a big difference.”

That is certainly true in good cooking.

You’d be surprised by the number of times guests in my restaurants ask me why a dish tastes so good. They ask, “What’s your secret?”

Much of the time, the secrets amount to nothing more than paying attention to small details over and over throughout a recipe. And if you learn what those small details are yourself, and start caring about them in your own kitchen, your friends and family will rightly think you’re an excellent cook.

You can see the results in even the simplest, most home-style recipes. And I’d like to offer you a perfect example in a version of a traditional summertime and year-round favorite: skillet-fried chicken.

From start to finish, little things in this recipe add up to delicious results.

Let’s start with the ingredients themselves. I like to use free-range organic chicken, which may cost a bit more but will taste so much better. Most good supermarket meat departments will cut up a whole chicken into serving pieces for you, or you can buy precut pieces in whatever combination of dark and white meat you prefer.

Next, I season the pieces with salt and pepper and marinate them in buttermilk.

The slightly acidic milk helps tenderize the meat and makes it juicier, while the simple act of seasoning first keeps the finished results from tasting bland.

Speaking of seasonings, I also add them generously to the flour I use to coat the chicken, creating a really eye-opening flavor profile. A little rice flour added to the regular flour helps yield a crispier coating.

Successful frying depends on maintaining a hot, steady temperature. That ensures the chicken browns up well, without turning greasy, in the same time it takes for the meat to cook through. I also add a sprig of rosemary to the oil during cooking, which contributes a delicious aroma.

And then there’s one last secret. The moment frying is done, I heat up a little honey with a touch of cayenne and drizzle it over the chicken on the serving platter.

That adds a wonderful touch of sweet-hot flavor to every bite. I also offer lemon wedges for guests who want some “zestiness” in their own portions.

All these little “secrets” seem ordinary on their own. But put them all together and you get extraordinary results. Whether you serve the chicken hot from the skillet or pack it cold for a summertime picnic, everyone who eats it will declare you a genius in the kitchen.

CRISPY SKILLET-FRIED CHICKEN WITH A SPICY HONEY DRIZZLE Serves 4 1 whole organic chicken, 3 to 3 1/4 pounds (about 1.5 kg), cut into 8 large pieces for frying Kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning the chicken 3 cups (750 mL) buttermilk Peanut oil for frying 1 3/4 cups (460 mL) all-purpose flour 1/2 cup (125 mL) rice flour 1 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, plus 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon more for glaze 1 teaspoon ground sweet or hot paprika 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon celery salt 2 or 3 sprigs fresh rosemary 1 or 2 lemons, cut into wedges 1/4 cup (60 mL) honey First, marinate the chicken: Place the chicken pieces on a baking sheet. Season on both sides with salt and black pepper.

Pour the buttermilk into a large mixing bowl. Add the chicken, cover the bowl, and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours, turning occasionally.

Before frying, pour enough peanut oil to reach a depth of 1 inch (2.5 cm) in a heavy large skillet, preferably cast-iron. Heat the oil to 350 to 365 F. (175 C to 185 C) on a deep-frying thermometer.

In a large sealable plastic bag, combine the flour, rice flour, white pepper, cayenne, paprika, garlic powder and celery salt.

Close the bag and shake to blend. Remove 2 pieces of chicken from the buttermilk, place them in the bag, close the bag, and shake to coat them evenly. Transfer to a baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining pieces.

Carefully add the chicken, skin side down, to the hot oil in the skillet. Fry until deep brown and cooked through, 5 to 8 minutes per side depending on size, adjusting the heat to maintain the frying temperature; add the rosemary sprig to the oil, if you like. (A chicken piece will be cooked through if, after removing it from the oil, it registers 165 F/74 C on an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat not touching bone.) Using tongs, transfer the cooked chicken to a rack.

Arrange the cooked chicken pieces on a napkin-lined platter. Place the lemon wedges around the chicken. In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the honey.

Stir in the extra cayenne to taste. Drizzle the honey over the chicken. 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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