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August 6, 2016
BERKELEY ISLAND COUNTY PARK NOW OUT TO BID
By Jennifer Peacock OCEAN COUNTY – Two parks destroyed by Super Storm Sandy are thick in the process of getting repairs, but neither will reopen closed facilities this summer. Michael Mangum, director of Ocean County Parks and Recreation, spoke to The Berkeley Times about the progress of two county parks, Cattus Island and Berkeley Island. Berkeley Island County Park One hundred percent of this park’s infrastructure was damaged or destroyed during Super Storm Sandy. The park has been closed since then, only opening a small portion of the park in a limited window. It (Park - See Page 7)
–By Catherine Galioto BERKELEY — The annual Soulsational Festival brought out hundreds of activities and thousands of onlookers throughout the day-long event. Bands such as Don’t Know Jack and the Shady Street Band took the main bandshell while special lectures and classes were held elsewhere among the festival grounds at Veterans Park. Festivalgoers could try out some aerial yoga, get a short massage or reading, shop many vendors and food trucks, among countless other activities. For more photos see pages 4 to 5.
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By Chris Christopher The sun. The Atlantic Ocean. The breezes. The clear blue sky. The white sand that tickles your toes with each step. It’s perhaps the ultimate workplace -- the beach. “As a teacher,” said Bob Tormollan, captain of the Lavallette Beach Patrol, “I have to have a summer job. Where else would you want to be other than the beach? You go to the beach each day and have the sun and the water and you work out in the ocean.
It’s a great experience.” By day, lifeguards police the beaches. By night, some lifeguards compete in tournaments that showcase numerous skills, including swimming, running, rowing and paddling. Tormollan, a Toms River resident, has been a lifeguard for 53 years. He figures he has competed for nearly 50 years. Only a hamstring injury suffered during the winter kept the Toms River resident from
competing this season. “The competition is always good,” said Tormollan, 68. “It’s nice to see the same guys every year. When your beach wins a tournament, you have the bragging rights for the winter and it starts all over again during the following summer.” Two of the older members of the Lavallette Beach Patrol are Joe Caucino, 58, the athletic trainer at Southern Regional High School, (Lifeguards - See Page 6)
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By Jennifer Peacock OCEAN COUNTY – Residents from Ocean County are invited to learn about model aviation and try it out for themselves August 13. Ocean County Modelers is hosting its second annual Community Day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Wiskow Field, more commonly known as Legler Landfill. “The club will be opening the field up for visitors from the surrounding community. There will be displays and information available about the hobby of model aviation. Cadets from the Civil Air Patrol will be on hand running model airplane flight simulators for visitors to try,” member Michael Cook said. “If you have ever wanted to (Aviation - See Page 21)
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and his brother, Jack, 56. Both compete. “They are still out there doing stuff that is pretty awesome,” Tormollan said. “That shows you it takes time to develop skills. Harvey Cedars has a couple of older guys on its tournament team. It’s truly amazing as there are a lot of older very capable lifeguards who are out there still competing.” Tormollan has seen several changes over the years. “The skill level just keeps getting better and better and better,” he said. “Every year, the kids get better at swimming, paddling and rowing. In the old days, the lifeguards did not swim during the winter. Now, they swim indoors all winter when they are in New Jersey. Rescue boards were 12 feet long and weighed 120 pounds. Now, they are 12 feet long and weigh about 15 pounds. Why are there changes in the equipment? We all need to go faster.” The Lavallette Beach Patrol Memorial Lifeguard Tournament, which took place at the Philadelphia Avenue Beach, is perhaps the most demanding in Ocean County as it consists of the rescue relay, line pull, row out/ swim in, ironman medley, paddle relay, swim relay and the boat relay. “Our tournament is very unique,” Tormollan said. “Only six athletes from each team can compete in the entire tournament. The guards have to be versatile in swimming, paddling and rowing.” The Lavallette event is named for several late Lavallette lifeguards. The honorees include
William Kimble and Paul Treumuth. Lavallette won this year’s event with 27 points. Tied for second with 23 points apiece were Harvey Cedars and Brigantine. Barnegat Light was fourth with 17 while Ship Bottom was fifth with four. Tied for sixth were Island Beach and Long Beach Township with two points each. Tournaments often draw hundreds of fans, who roar their approval each time their team wins an event. “We had a couple of hundred fans at our tournament,” Tormollan said. “It was a great atmosphere. We have good rivalries, but they are very friendly rivalries. We had a lot of teams from Long Beach Island. It’s nice to see them come up here.” Jack Caucino and Ben Smith won the row out/swim in. Lavallette won the swim relay behind Smith, Corban Borrero, Joe Caucino and Jake Limaldi. Smith, Borrero, Joe Caucino and Jack Caucino won the boat relay. Harvey Cedars won the line pull, ironman medley and the paddle relay. Barnegat Light captured the rescue relay. “What makes the title special is that it’s our own tournament and it’s always nice to win your own tournament,” Tormollan said. “You have six individuals competing in all of the events. Everyone who is here is a special lifeguard. What I like to see in this tournament is the true lifeguard who can swim, paddle and row. They have the skills.” Harvey Cedars showcased its skills in the Ortley Beach section of Toms River Township where it won the Bush Classic, named last year for retired beach patrol supervisor Pete Bush, with 38 points.
“We put in a lot of hard work and training during the preseason and during the lifeguard season,” Harvey Cedars captain Randy Townsend said. “These tournaments give us the goal of staying in shape and being physically fit so that we can perform rescues on the beach. Hats off to Pete Bush. He’s a legend in lifesaving here in New Jersey. We are honored and tickled each time we see him.” The tournament took place at the Fourth Avenue Beach where there was a surf of one to two feet. The wind blew out of the south at 20 mph. “We received a lot of help from King Neptune,” Townsend said. “The ocean is always the largest variable. You can never predict the type of surf condition you are going to get on any given day. Some crews get waves. Some don’t. The ocean always picks the winners. There is a lot of other luck involved. “There were not many waves, but competing was still a lot of fun. Everybody on our patrol is a surfer and I feel that played into our win. We have a vast experience of ocean knowledge and that really helped us.” Harvey Cedars won the the tournament for the second straight year. It also prevailed in 2012. Harvey Cedars captured five events this time around. Kevin Wessler and Alex Martinelli won the thousand foot doubles row. Kenny Burkhart, Billy Webster, Joseph Cantaleo and Townsend won the 4 by 500-foot paddleboard relay. Competing in the surf medley were Roman Horosdewski (1,000-foot swim), Townsend (1,000-foot paddle), Mike Weiler (1,000-foot row) and his son, Otto Weiler (1,000-foot row).
Wessler and Ryan Corcoran competed in the boat swim, a 500-foot row out and a 500foot swim to the shore. In the 4 by 1,000-foot surfboat relay were Otto Weiler and Mike Weiler, Wessler, Martinell, Corcoran and Matt Gruzecki. “People enjoy coming to our tournament,” said Casey Scallon, lieutenant of the North Beach in Ortley Beach. “Our boardwalk overlooks the ocean and people stand on the boardwalk and watch the tournament. We invite some of the best beaches around. We could not care less if we win or lose. We just want good competition and we want people to enjoy themselves.” Primed for an enjoyable event was the Seaside Park Beach Patrol, host of the Seaside Park Lifeguard Tournament. However, the event was cut short because of thunderstorms. “To be honest, its location, about 400 yards south of the Funtown Pier, is what makes our tournament special,” said Mike Veracierta, captain of the Seaside Park Beach Patrol. “Seaside is just Seaside. People may say, ‘Sleazeside Park and Sleazeside Heights,’ but we still have the best boardwalk around--even after the fire in 2013. We get good patrols and we have mandatory female involvement. Lifeguards range from 16-60 years of age.” There are more events on tap. There will be a one-mile competitive ocean swim August 6 at the Philadelphia Avenue Beach in Lavallette. The Long Beach Island Lifeguard Tournament will take place August 5 to 6 at the 68th Street Beach in Long Beach Township. And there’s the Barnegat Bay Challenge set for August 29 at 13th Street and the Barnegat Bay in Ship Bottom.
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remained completely closed all this year through summer. “During the storm wind blew from the south, then the east, then it came around to the north, then the northwest, so we literally got damage from every kind of wind switch during the hurricane,” Mangum said. “The shore line was eroded back on the south side and on the north side. The entry on the north side was destroyed and the south side we lost the south parking lot along the mouth of Cedar Creek which is right on the bay,” he said. “What happens is it was owned by the county before the storm, but once it becomes f looded by county water it becomes state repair land. You can’ just rebuilt the shore line, it’s not that simple.” A bid was awarded back in 2014 for engineering and design services. The country is currently accepting bids for the construction phase. It’s estimated that the work will take 395 days, give or take due to weather and other circumstances beyond a contractor’s control. Mangum said he hopes to see a contract awarded by the end of August, at which point the county will release reconstruction costs. The bid could see an improved shoreline, replaced buildings and landscaping, but also a splash pad feature with sprays and fountains to play in.
The Berkeley Times, August 6, 2016, Page 7 According to the county’s parks and recreation website: “Immediately after the storm we partnered with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, the Barnegat Bay Partnership and Stevens Institute of Technology to incorporate new design and construction strategies including the use of living shorelines. Living shorelines mimic natural conditions by using nature’s own time-tested examples along with a small component of engineered structures like breakwaters and shoals. The result is a more sustainable and environmentally friendly shoreline. The most obvious benefit is a beautiful shoreline with native plants; but the ecological benefits include the creation of habitat for shellfish, fish, birds, and mammals. Living shorelines also improve the water quality by capturing runoff and providing for beneficial bacteria and other organisms. The long-term benefits include a stable, resilient shoreline that is able to withstand and recover from future storms.” “What that does, once we can do that, it makes sense to fix the rest of the park, because it doesn’t make sense to fix the rest of the park and not worry about the shoreline. We couldn’t even get people into the park safely,” Mangum said. The park is a peninsula that juts out into Barnegat Bay. “That one is a lot more complicated than Cattus Island,” Mangum said. Cattus Island County Park The 530-acre Cattus Island County Park in Toms River is open, but sus-
tained damage to its Cooper Environmental Center and the Hidden Beach Trail. Both the Center and Trail are still closed. However, the Center is under repairs at the moment. “We have a contractor in there working on the restoration of the building and that phase is nearing completion,” Mangum said. “Once the contractor is out of there, we will be installing exhibits and reopening the building.” T he build i ng completely f looded during Super Storm Sandy, destroying everything from the furniture to the electric to the exhibits. And then the mold set in. The county turned to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for assistance. “One of the issues with the building is it sits on an unusual foundation. It’s not a simple matter of raising the building. We had to get structural engineers to evaluate everything. It sits on a slab that’s in the middle of the building but the exterior is pilings. It would have been extremely expensive to raise the building that way,” Mangum said. “Plus, if the building had been raised, it would have created an EPA issue, because it sits in a wetlands area and we would not be allowed to build that building where it is now with the current environmental regulations.” The solution, he said, was to “mitigate future damage.” “We stripped everything off in the middle, everything went to do the studs. If
it was f looded again, basically we could just clean the water out, dry it out, and just reopen it. There’s no more carpet, no more tiles, no more ‘normal’ sheetrock. That was incorporated in redesign of building,” he said. Some reports have circulated that the building would be ready for summer. However, Mangum said that was never the case. Once the contractor is finished, which should be soon, it will take at least another month for Mangum and his inhouse crew to install exhibits. He hopes the building will be open by autumn. One silver lining is this: the building will finally be American’s with Disabilities Act compliant. The original building was built around 1980, Mangum said, before ADA. Bringing the building up to code was cost prohibitive. “We’re still looking on a handicap boardwalk. The bathrooms were not ADA compliant when the storm hit, so basically on our redesign we made sure to make everything ADA compliant. The ramp going in was not ADA compliant, so we had reorient that,” Mangum said. “It was an opportunity to fix all those deficiencies that were built into the original building that were not easily fixed. The inside of the new building is also laid out a bit differently done that way to address those issues.” The upfront cost of the $2 million project is being covered by the county. FEMA will reimburse most, but not all, the costs. Cattus Island is open seven days from dawn to dusk.
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Editorial Rain Or Not, Water Conservation A Good Idea
Manchester has them: lawn-watering restrictions all summer long. It’s a conservation measure as lawn watering reached record high use recently. On the f lipside, the impact of overwatering lawns where heavy amounts of fertilizer or pesticides were applied can create storm water runoff pollution in our waterways. Adding into this equation is how in 2002, New Jersey was hit by drought, with an inundation of messages and rules on water use. This year, the word “drought” is no longer on the tip of everyone’s tongue. That, at least, is a classic Good Thing. But the lack of a deep drought does not mean residents should feel comfortable treating water as if it springs from an endless well. It doesn’t. Common sense and an eye for the future should prevail. Waste can only come back to bite our collective behind
in the end. Even with water levels fairly comfortable at the moment, Mother Nature can reverse course. Because of the area’s dense, active summer population and the fact that we rely heavily on rainfall to keep water levels adequate, it doesn’t take more than a short dry spell to drop water supplies back to drought levels. The summer is not yet over. Keep that in mind when using water this summer. It’s an experience we can all share to make conservative water use habits just a bit easier to swallow. And even more important, think about the droughts of years to come. Ocean County and its population are not getting any smaller. We need all the water we can get. For more information on the drought situation in New Jersey, if any, and any restrictions in effect, visit state.nj.us/ dep/drought/index.html or call 800-4-ITS-DRY.
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Letters To The Editor More Transparency Needed In Medical Billing The Out of Network Transparency Act would help protect us from surprise medical bills. It would crack down on unfair medical billing practices that hurt consumers by charging high, unregulated prices for services outside of health insurance networks. However, the opposition from highly paid specialists and for-profit hospital owners is threatening to stop the bill in its tracks. Thousands of New Jerseyans get hit with shocking, unfair medical bills that they cannot afford and they have little or no leverage to negotiate with powerful and wealthy health care providers. The provisions of A1952 that health care facilities and providers disclose their network status and the estimated costs of services to consumers, and that carriers disclose up-to-date lists of health care facilities and in-network providers. These provisions will establish improvements in transparency. AARP supports the bill’s provisions that hold consumers harmless when they receive emergency care or have a scheduled procedure at an in-network facility, only to find out after the fact that one or more of the health professionals were out-ofnetwork. This must stop. Consumers need fair treatment. Lilyan Cralle AARP New Jersey
Tribal Socialism The writer who proposes eliminating the property tax (June 11, Letter to the Editor) by replacing it with a communal do-it-yourself system of residents contributing their labor and goods in cooperation with fellow residents is describing what has been termed “tribal socialism.” It is a system of communal self-preservation which has had success in small rural tribal areas, sects and communes, but not in larger, complex townships, cities, counties and states. Those require equipment, services and construction too great for the simple cooperation of citizens unable or unwilling to handle them. That is the role of government and businesses able to pay for the specialized labor necessary to cope. Paid labor, far from being the writer’s “forced socialism” (a term more accurately applied to the abovementioned self-preservation), is a facet of our capitalist economy. Avram Shapiro Whiting
Affordable Care Act Success The National Health Interview Survey report is further proof that our country has made undeniable and historic strides thanks to the Affordable Care Act. The uninsured rate fell to 9.1 percent in 2015, making it the first year in our nation’s history that fewer than 1 in 10 Americans lacked health
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insurance, and the report documents the progress we’ve made expanding coverage across the country. Meanwhile, premiums for employer coverage, Medicare spending and health care prices have risen at exceptionally slow rates. Our country ought to be proud of how far we’ve come and where we’re going. The Affordable Care Act made everyone’s insurance better, not just the people who have coverage through the Marketplace or even the 20 million people who have coverage because of the law. Today in America, there’s a father who can no longer be denied coverage because of a pre-existing condition; a mother who can no longer be charged more because she’s a women; and a child who can stay on their parent’s plan up to age 26. Those rules benefit millions of people, and thankfully, they’re now part of the fabric of America. There’s still more work to do as we build a health care system that works for everyone and results in better care, smarter spending, and healthier people. But our country is unequivocally on stronger footing today because of the Affordable Care Act. That’s progress to celebrate. Secretary Sylvia Mathews Burwell U.S. Dept Health & Human Services
Mental Health Reform Needed An important start to making comprehensive mental health reform a reality in America is H.R. 2646. This legislation is a critical step forward toward treating mental illnesses like every other chronic disease. The bill would promote early identification and intervention, fund new innovation grants and new programs for children, invest in suicide prevention, create a council that will be tasked with developing a plan to reduce incarceration, reduce homelessness for people with mental illness, and promote integration of health and
behavioral health services, among other initiatives. The time to act is now, take the few minutes needed to call your legislator and tell them you support this bill, which will improve the lives for many who are living with mental illness and would like to see it passed before the August recess. Michele Green-Ferrante Program Director Mental Health Association In Ocean-County
Congressman’s Hateful Words A few weeks ago, America watched the largest mass shooting in American history in Orlando and the target were LGBT Americans. After the shooting, our Congressman, Chris Smith, offered his prayers. What many do not realize is that our community is represented by Congressman, Chris Smith, a religious extremist that uses his position to promote hate and violence against gay Americans. In 2015 at a human rights meeting in Africa, Smith announced that gay rights are not human rights. “I am a strong believer in traditional marriage and I do not construe homosexual rights as human rights,” Smith said. Last year, in response to the Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage, Smith co-sponsored legislation enabling groups and individuals to deny services to NJ gay couples on the basis of their religious beliefs along with one other NJ Rep Scott Garrett. The First Amendment Defense Act that Smith sponsored would prevent federal retaliation against organizations or individuals that refuse to serve same sex couples citing their religious beliefs. Smith said, “The First Amendment Defense Act is designed to ensure that all Americans, and faith-based organizations in particular, are protected from government discrimination based on their moral and religious convictions.” When a senior member of (Letters - See Page 22)
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Senator Christopher J. Connors • Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf • Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove Senator Christopher J. Connors
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Senate Passes Bill Requiring Turnpike Meetings In South Jersey NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Senate overwhelming passed legislation (S-1675) sponsored by Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove that would require at least two regular meetings each year of the New Jersey Turnpike Authority to be held on a rotating basis in Ocean County, Atlan-
OCEA N COU N T Y – Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato announced the results of his Summer Safety/Enforcement Initiative to address rising fatalities. There were 55 alcohol/narcotics motor vehicle ar rests, numerous serious accidents and moving motor vehicle violations that have occurred from 2015 to the present on Route 528. “Ocean County Law Enforcement must be pro-active in our efforts to keep motorists safe. A review of crash/arrest/traffic enforcement statistics, a rise in fatalities for CR 528, and the huge influx of additional summer commuters on this roadway, calls for a prudent coordinated traffic safety response. As in the case of CR 539 last summer, I have called upon all depar tments having jurisdiction in the area to do their part in alleviating these concerns and resolving potential safety issues,” said Prosecutor Coronato. This safety/enforcement initiative on Route 528 between Mantoloking and Plumsted Borough encompassed five municipal jurisdictions traversing 26 miles of roadway in Ocean
tic County and Cape May County. The 9th District legislators issued the following statement on the Senate’s passage of the legislation: “Holding meetings in the southern end of the state will allow the Turnpike Authority the opportunity to get a better understanding of local residents’ concerns with respect to the transportation
projects. Residents who use the Garden State Parkway, especially those with long commutes, want to ensure that the hard-earned money they pay in tolls is not only being effectively utilized, but that their area of the state is getting its fair share of funding for needed infrastructure improvements. “Essentially, this legislation is an effort to give a stronger
voice to south Jersey which, for decades, has been severely under-resourced in terms of transportation dollars. To help gain the necessary support, the legislation’s geographic scope includes requiring the Turnpike Authority to hold a meeting in Bergen County and at least one meeting in Salem, Gloucester and Camden counties on a rotating basis.
“Not to be left unsaid, this is a bipartisan collaborative effort that we have undertaken with Senator Jeff Van Drew and the First District Assembly delegation. Large segments of our respective constituencies rely on the parkway as their primary means of commuting. Given the impact parkway projects can have on their commute and their community, tax and
Summer Safety Initiative Aggressively Enforces Traf�ic Laws County from Milepost 14 to 40. The road crosses through the towns of Mantoloking, Brick, Lakewood, Jackson and Plumsted. Ad d it ion a l ly, O ce a n County law enforcement partnered with the New Jersey State Police and the Police Departments of Bordentown, Chesterfield and North Hanover to focus increased enforcement efforts on Route 528 from milepost 0 to 14 in Burlington County. The planned response was the result of extensive meetings called for by Prosecutor Coronato with local police chiefs, county officers/officials, NJ State Police, NJ Office of Highway Traff ic Safety and the Ocean County Road/ Engineering Departments to assure a full safety review of this major artery traversing Ocean County utilizing the proven plan of action covering three critical components: enforcement, engineering and education. The crafted initiative was a coordinated multi-jurisdictional/ agency effort supported by the chiefs of police and department heads from the following jurisdictions/ agencies: Ocean Coun-
t y Prosecutor’s Off ice, Ocean County Sheriff’s Department, NJ State Police Troop “C” – Tactical Patrol Unit, NJ State Police – Transportation Safety Bureau, NJ Office of Highway Traffic Safety, Ocean County Road Department, Ocean County Engineering Department, Mantoloking Police Department, Brick Police Department, Lakewood Police Department, Jackson Police Depar tment, Plumsted Police Department, NJ State Police Troop “C” – Bordentown Station Burlington Count y, Bordentow n Pol ice Department – Burlington County ,Chesterfield Police Department – Burlington County and North Hanover Police Department – Burlington County. The enforcement element of the initiative, which ran from June 17 to 30, was meant to bring vigilant and aggressive enforcement of all those motor vehicle moving and equipment violations that are major contributor y causes to crashes. These causes include, but are not limited to, improper passing, excessive speed, driving while under the influence, aggressive driving, im-
proper turning, failing to yield, inattentive driving, disregard of traffic signal, following too close and various commercial carrier violations such as overweight, equipment maintenance and brake pressure. Additionally as part of the enforcement efforts, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office personnel assigned to the detail utilized unmarked police vehicles to report any aggressive and erratic driving to operating marked units, all policing
agencies were encouraged to utilize patrol vehicles equipped with automated license plate readers, and var iable message sig ns were strategically placed along the roadway during the course of the initiative. The engineering aspect of the initiative included a review by Ocean County Engineering of the accidents and specific roadway dynamics to determine if ‘rumble strips’ or other possible safety improvements may be appropriate
toll-paying residents want the opportunity to attend and participate in Turnpike Authority meetings so that decisions can better represent the public’s interest.” Subsequent to passing the Senate, S-1675 was referred to the Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee to join the identical companion measure, A-3816.
for portions of the roadway. The education element included signage, media postings, radio public service announcements, awareness posters and coordinated social media postings by all the partnering agencies. As evident by recent localized media releases on enforcement, Prosecutor Coronato directed all participating chiefs to be proactive in keeping media informed of enforcement effor ts, crash stats and initiative developments.
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BERKELEY – The Holiday City South Mens Club has a number of trips scheduled. The club will take a trip to the Sea Oaks Country Club and the Tropicana Casino on September 27. The trip will depart the Holiday City South Clubhouse at 10:30 a.m. There will be a luncheon at the Sea Oaks Country Club in Little Egg Harbor. When signing up for the trip, participants will be asked to choose one of the following: chicken francaise, fish and chips or eggplant parmigiana. After lunch, the trip will head to the Tropicana Casino. The bus will depart the casino at 6:30 p.m. The price is $55 per person with a $25 slot play. All are welcome. The mens club is also holding a trip to the Taj Mahal Casino on August 30. The bus departs
the Holiday City South Clubhouse at 9:15 a.m. The trip will include a buffet lunch at the Chairman’s Club in the Taj Mahal and a one hour cruise around Atlantic City. The price is $50 per person with a $20 slot play. The bus will depart the casino at 5:30 p.m. The mens club will hold a trip to Caesars in Atlantic City on October 25. This trip will be a four hour trip. The trip will depart the clubhouse at 4:30 p.m. and leave the casino at 10 p.m. The price is $25 per person and comes with a $30 slot play. All are welcome on any of these trips. Tickets are sold on Friday mornings between 9 and 11 a.m. in the Holiday City South Auditorium. Call Joe Coakley at 732-281-3050 for further information.
Emiliana’s Hope Foundation To Hold Milly Mentor Day
BAYVILLE – The Emiliana’s Hope Foundation presents Milly Mentor Day. This is a day to celebrate peer mentoring initiatives within Ocean County and to raise awareness for childhood cancer. Milly Mentor Day is on August 6, rain or shine, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will be held at the Bayville VFW Post 9503, 383 Veterans Blvd. There is free admission for all ages. Attractions, food and games will have individual costs. An all access package will be available at the door. Donation tables will be available for Emil-
iana’s Hope Foundation. The tables will also accept new item care packages and new children’s books as donations. Activities will include: group painting sessions, health and wellness demonstrations, community vendors, carnival games, sport skill zone, leadership discussion forum, princess meet and greet, community initiatives, kiddy fun zone, interactive game zoon, focus games and water wars. For more information or to make monetary donations, visit emilianashope.com. All donations are fully tax deductible.
Cruisin’ Downtown Schedule
TOMS RIVER – The once-monthly downtown car shows are the second Wednesday of each month along Washington Street between Main Street and Hooper Avenue. Cruisin’ Downtown will be August 10 and September 14.
The event is free to attend. The road will be closed during cruise hours. The car shows are sponsored by the business improvement district, Downtown Toms River. For more information on Downtown Toms River, visit downtowntomsriver.com.
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–Photo courtesy of John Dowling From left, Chuck Crunkelton, John Dowling, Al Efinger, Ed De Francesco, Hank Cristadoro and Norm Hotaling enjoy their trophies and league jackets at a recent surprise cookout. BERKELEY – A senior softball league has grown over its six year existence and now includes several seniors playing past 80 years and older. Norm hotaling and John Dowling have been helping to run a pickup softball game program for over six years. Dowling said it started as a group of 12 to 15 men looking to exercise by playing softball. “As time went on , we grew into a group of 25, with Norm and I calling the guys on when and where we would play. Now over 6 years later, there’s over 150 guys on my email list and Norm has a dozen phone numbers,” said Dowling.
The league plays 50 to 100 games a year, just by getting together and choosing up sides. Recently at Whispering Pines Park In Berkeley Township, the league is honoring four members over 80 years of age, who have come out for many of these pickup games. Al Efinger, John Matheus and Hank Ciristaro are 80, and Chuck Crunkelton is 84. The group is celebrating with a cookout and presenting these each man with a jacket and trophy from their peers, in a surprise event held recently. Dowling said the group is the “Softball Fitness Class Allstars Of 2016.”
Berkeley Township Announces Concert Schedule
BERKELEY – The Berkeley Township Sounds of Summer concerts are held in Veterans Park, Bayville. The concert line-up is as follows: August 10, 6 p.m.: Julian, Domnique and the B Street Band is a Bruce Springsteen tribute group. August 24, 6 p.m.: Jukebox Legends will sing all the great songs of the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s, followed by Beginnings, a Chicago tribute band. August 31, 7 p.m.: Family Movie Night – The
movie is to be announced. September 10, 10 a.m.: Berkeley Community Pride Day – The day begins at 10 a.m. with vendors, local nonprofits and community groups. Sounds of the Street, a doo wop group, and The Infernos Band will provide entertainment, starting in the late afternoon. All events are free to enter. Free Parking. Attendees should bring their own lawn chairs and blankets. Call 732-269-4456 for more information.
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–Photo courtesy Ocean County Parks and Recreation Children play on one of the new installations on the Play Trail at Jakes Branch County Park. BEACHWOOD – The newly installed Play Trail at Jakes Branch County Park officially opened on July 28. The Play Trail is a half-mile circular trail that goes through the Pine Barrens and includes six play pockets of environmentally themed playground equipment. Each play area includes interpretive signs with fun facts and important information about the wildlife, flora and fauna native to the area. The construction of the Play Trail was made possible in part by grant and partnership through the National Recreation and Park Association, Barnabas Health and Eco-Media. The funding helped the Ocean County
Department of Parks and Recreation finish the project, which started in development stages in 2012. The funding provided was used to purchase additional equipment and paid for its installation. The trail is designed to promote physical activity, health and well-being, a sense of discovery and environmental education. Children, and their parents, can appreciate the rich diversity of the environment while walking the trail. “We hope this experience will help instill environmental stewardship in children for future generations to come,” said Ocean County Freeholder John C. Bartlett Jr.
Recreation Department To Host Marine Science Camp
SEASIDE PARK – Seaside Park Recreation is hosting the Marine Science Camp from August 22 to 26. The camp will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Camp activities include: marine ecology education, water quality sampling
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–Photo courtesy USS Challenger Club Members of the USS Challenger Club gathered at the Marquee Cinema to celebrate the release of “Star Trek Beyond.” TOMS RIVER – Members of the USS Challenger, the Jersey Shore area chapter of Starfleet: The International Star Trek Fan Association, gathered at a special promotional display on July 23 to celebrate the release of the newest Star Trek feature film, “Star Trek Beyond,” at the Marquee Cinema, Route 37. The display included a transporter room made by the theater from the science fiction saga where attendees had their photo taken during the weekend.
“Star Trek Beyond” is a science fiction/action film directed by Justin Lin from a screenplay by Simon Pegg and Doug Jung. The movie is based on the television series of the same name created by Gene Roddenberry. The USS Challenger meets monthly at the Seaside Heights Community Center at 1000 Bay Blvd., Seaside Heights. The group meets the first Sunday of the month at 1 p.m. For more information, visit usschallenger.org or the group’s Facebook page at “USS Challenger.”
Church Opens Clothing Mission BAYVILLE – Potter’s Pantry at Cedar Creek Community Church has opened a new mission. The church now has Potter’s Closet. Potter’s Closet is providing gently used clothing of all sizes, for both adult and children.
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BERKELEY – Silver Ridge/Holiday City Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10185 meets at the Silver Ridge Park West Clubhouse, 145 Westbrook Dr. on the third Thursday of every month. The next meeting will be held on August 18 at 1 p.m. To join this post, applicants must provide a copy of their discharge (DD-214) papers. For those that need a ride to the meeting, or just want more information, call Commander Gerald LaRocque at 732-503-4875. The New Jersey State VFW Commander Conrad Hoffmann has recommended Philip Reed to be named a National VFW “aidede-camp.” This is the second time this honor has been awarded to a member of VFW Post 10185. The first recipient of the award was
Andrew Brown, a past commander. Remember to let Commander Gerald LaRocque know if any member has passed away or is in the hospital by calling 732-503-4875. The VFW National Home or Children celebrated its 91 years of service on January 7. The home was incorporated as a non-profit on January 7, 1925. This facility has helped thousands of children and their families in need of help. For more information, call the VFW National Home Hot Line at 800313-4200. VFW Post dues are now due. If members haven’t paid their 2015 dues, it is now overdue. If members have any questions about the status of their dues, they can call Quartermaster Raymond Opland at 732-505-0644.
Berkeley Youth & Cheer Practice Schedule
BERKELEY – The Berkeley AYF Executive Board receivel approval from Berkeley Township to hold practices on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. During the months of September and October, all Monday and Wednesday practices will be held on the practice fields. All Thursday practices will be held on the game field. The AYF also received approval to have games access to the concession stand.
Below is the practice schedule: Tackle football: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Flag football and cheer: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. In September and October: Tackle football: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. Flag football and cheer: Monday and Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m.
Berkeley Grants Military, Veteran Discount At Golf Course
BERKELEY – Active military and veterans shall be entitled to 50 percent discount on greens fees at the Cedar Creek Municipal Golf Course unless they are playing in a league. Active military and veterans shall present identification proving such status in order to receive the discount. Cedar Creek Municipal Golf Course, with
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Funding for this project and partnership was made possible by Barnegat Bay Partnership. Last year, the project got started in early spring with construction of a reef off Good Luck Point in Berkeley Township. About 62,000 whelk shells were dropped there to provide the hard, calcium-rich foundation oysters need to thrive. Then work began at Ocean Gate pier on a spat tank that would serve as a nursery for baby oysters. One and a half million oyster larvae were introduced to the tank in hopes they would attach to shells and begin growing.
Square Dancing Club To Host Barn Dance
BERKELEY – Pairs ‘N Squares, a square dancing club, is holding a Barn Dance on August 23 at 7 p.m. The dance will be held at the Holiday City South Clubhouse, at Mule Road
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PBA Local 253 To Hold Clothing Drive BEACHWOOD – PBA Local 253 has placed clothing bins at the following locations in town: Beachwood Elementary School, Toms River Intermediate South and Surf and Halliard Avenues.
Donate clothing to these bins and help support the PBA Local 253. The donations are used for the scholarship program, youth sport programs, police explorer program and charitable donations.
Farmers Market Adds More Vendors BAYVILLE – The return of the Summer Farmers Market has a new location, new vendors and a new time. The new location is the Berkeley Township
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diseases. As school time is right around the corner, now is the time to check with your child’s health care provider to find out if any vaccines are needed. Remember, vaccines protect against a number of serious and potentially life-threatening diseases.” When children are not vaccinated, they are at increased risk for diseases and can also spread diseases to others in their classrooms and community; including babies who are too young to be fully vaccinated and people with weakened immune systems due to cancer or other health conditions. Visit the Ocean County Health Department’s website at ochd.org to view immunization schedules for young children, adolescents and adults. Follow the Health Department on Twitter@OCpublichealth or like the Health Department on Facebook.
Psychic Fair To Bene�it First Aid Squad BERKELEY – The Holiday City at Berkeley First Aid Auxiliary is holding a psychic fair on September 17, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Holiday City Carefree Clubhouse at 98 Bananier Dr. Coffee will be served. Tickets are $20 for a 15-minute session. Sessions are by appointment only.
To make an appointment or for more information, contact Madeline Wesolowski at 732-797-0686 or e-mail Madweso@ comcast.net. Wesolowski will be on vacation from August 29 to September 2. If necessary, leave a message and she will get back to callers.
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HERE’S TO YOUR HEALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
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It’s such a simple question and yet, I bet your own opinion of how you feel matters little to your doctors. It’s quite frequent that you’re told not to worry about your health if a lab test comes back as “normal.” The assumption is made that nothing’s wrong. New research suggests that how you feel is a more reliable indicator of future illness than your labs. Researchers from Rice University in Texas have reason to believe that how you feel holds greater value than blood tests do. I concur. If you were talking to me, I would trust what you tell me more than I do any piece of paper from a lab because of a dozen reasons. For one, the reference ranges on labs are often bad because they were determined by a sick population. Your blood samples may not have been centrifuged long enough. Maybe it wasn’t refrigerated in transit. There are so other reasons too. This reminds me of a one-man experiment I did recently. I wanted to see what happens when you use two different labs to measure the same thing. We tested Sam’s c4a levels, an inflammatory biomarker. Quest determined the level to be 9,725 and Labcorp said it was 319. Can you see how messed up your treatment regimen will be if you rely solely on labs? The numbers are off by thousands! Sometimes the biomarkers that doctors test you for are just for screening, rendering them pretty useless IMHO (in my humble opinion). For example, thyroid testing and dosage changes
are often based upon your TSH blood test, but you realize that isn’t measuring your thyroid hormone right? And “Total Cholesterol” labs are useless because they don’t tell you “particle size” or “number,” yet a bazillion statin prescriptions have been written based upon this number. So when I read the research conducted by Dr. Kyle Murdock, Dr. Christopher Fagunde and the rest of their team, it made a ton of sense to me. The truth is: Physicians should stop telling you everything is fine when your labs are “normal” and you are sitting there in tears trying to explain that something is wrong. You should not be ignored if you’re not feeling any better on medication. They should trust you. And you should trust your instinct more. This is not an excuse to go all hypochondriac on me okay? I’m just saying if you feel bad, keep digging at what the root cause is. I’m also hoping you don’t go order a cheeseburger and fries to celebrate your “normal” cholesterol. According to Dr. Christofer Fagundes, a professor of psychology at Rice University, “When a patient says, ‘I don’t feel like my health is very good right now,’ it’s a meaningful thing with a biological basis, even if they don’t show symptoms.” If you’d like to learn more about this, I will email you a longer version of this article, sign up for my newsletter at suzycohen.com. How happy would you be to know that “it’s not in your head” and how awesome would it be if you were taken seriously? Trust your gut feeling more.
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The Berkeley Times, August 6, 2016, Page 21 be able to take off or land, but with a few lessons, they can learn to do it and it’s a blast.” The group gives back in other ways, too. “Ocean County Modelers is very active in our community. We donate each year to the Jackson Township high school scholarship fund, police PBA, fire and EMTs. Our community efforts reach many with training, demonstrations, and teaching our youth about aeronautics. OCM is involved with several other community groups including Manchester High School, New Egypt Elementary School, local Cub Scouts and the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) program. OCM members invest their time and talents to promote the sport and encourage our youth to pursue engineering and aeronautics,” Cook said. There’s also an emphasis on veterans. “OCM is dedicated to supporting our service men and women who have been wounded in our country’s military conf licts. We are proud to have supported the Wounded Warrior Project last year and the Disabled American Veterans this year,” Cook said. OCM has been helping model airplane enthusiasts for 40 years. While it started as mainly a place to privately f ly and build the planes, the group started hosting f lying events in 1989. The group allows f lying for all scales of RC f lying, including giant scale, jets, sport, trainer, park f lyers, micro, helicopters, and drones. Anyone wishing to join OCM must first belong to the AMA. The annual membership fee for OCM is $70. The group meets 7 p.m., the fourth Wednesday of each month, at the Manchester Municipal Complex, Colonial Drive. For more information, visit ocmrc.us.
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Congress announces that gay humans are not the same as other humans and sponsors discriminatory legislation based on personal religious ideology, he is promoting hate and ultimately violence. Smith should be held accountable for his bigotry, we have the power to hold him accountable in November. Sue Perrin Manalapan
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The elections process is not usually grist for inflammatory rhetoric. But this year has been different. Republican Donald Trump labeled the GOP primary process “crooked.” Democrat Bernie Sanders suggested his party’s use of super-delegates made its nominating process a “rigged system.” For many voters, the intricacies of voting rules quickly became a topic of overriding interest. Now that the primaries are over, I hope Americans remain just as intrigued by the laws governing general-election voting in their states. Because at the moment, this country is engaged in an experiment with the democratic process that should rivet everyone who cares about representative government. We’ve seen two diverging trends in the states in recent years. One approach has sought to make voting more difficult. Since the 2010 elections, 22 states have put laws in place narrowing voters’ ability to go to the polls. They have decreased the time allotted for voting; added tough ID requirements; reduced options for voting prior to Election Day; added proof-of-citizenship requirements; and made it necessary for voters to register well before Election Day. These steps, their backers contend, are necessary to guard against voter fraud and assure the integrity of the ballot. Other states have moved in the opposite direction. They’ve made it easier to register to vote; have added longer hours for voting on Election Day; have moved to mail-in ballots; and encourage early voting. They’ve done all they can to make the process of voting simple and convenient. On the whole, Republicans at the state level have favored greater restrictiveness and Democrats greater ease, but you don’t have to be a partisan of one side or the other to recognize that politicians believe a great deal is at stake.
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Whatever they give as their reasons for pushing a particular approach, you can be sure they are also calculating the effect of rules changes on the outcome of elections, and they’ll do all they can to tilt the rules in their favor. Which is why the question of how to approach the right to vote isn’t going to be settled any time soon. There are a lot of court cases pending in the various states, and it’s likely there will be conflicting judicial opinions. If we’re going to debate the electoral process as a nation, let’s keep in mind the core issue: it should be easy to vote — and hard to cheat. Casting your ballot is a fundamental constitutional right, and ensuring that every eligible voter can do so is basic to our system. Every American should be able to exercise his or her right to vote without feeling cowed — which is why I worry that efforts to limit voting will have a pernicious effect on our system of representative government. The evidence on this is mixed. A recent paper by political scientists at UC San Diego analyzing turnout between 2008 and 2012 in states with strict voter ID laws found that they depressed voting overall — more among Democratic constituencies, but among Republicans, too. Yet recent research also suggests that the opposite is not true: easing voting rules in states that never tightened them does not necessarily boost turnout. One certainty in all this is that a lot of people who are eligible to vote for various reasons do not choose to do so. Of the 219 million Americans eligible to vote in 2014, the Census Bureau reported last year, roughly 41 million were not registered; and turnout in actual elections is even lower. Voting behavior may be more related to motivation than it is to statutory activity. A more pressing certainty is that our entire voting system needs attention. All too many jurisdictions try to run elections on the cheap, with machinery and processes that are inadequate to the task. Even now, 16 years after the 2000 presidential election revealed deep flaws in the patchwork of ways we record and tally votes, the system remains rickety. “The vigor of American democracy rests on the vote of each citizen,” a national commission on voting once wrote. Keep that in mind this election year — and pay attention to how your state approaches its obligation to safeguard that vigor. Lee Hamilton Former Congressman, U.S. House of Representatives
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The Consumer Fraud Act gives New Jersey one of the strongest consumer protection laws in the country. The CFA protects the general public by providing consumers with a private cause of action for violations of the Act and allowing for recovery of treble (triple) damages, attorneys’ fees and costs. See N.J.S.A. § 56:8-19. To violate the Act, a person must commit an “unlawful practice,” which may fall into one of three general categories: 1. affirmative acts; 2. knowing omissions; or 3. regulation violations. The third category is based on violations of regulations enacted under N.J.S.A. § 56:8-4, the Home Improvement Act. The essential purpose behind the Home Improvement Act is to eliminate sharp practices, deception, fraud, and misrepresentation of material facts by “Sellers” aka “contractors.” To this end the Act seeks to provide procedures for the regulation and content of home improvement contracts by establishing standards to facilitate enforcement of the requirements of the Act. N.J.A.C. § 13:45A-16.1. The term “Seller” is defined as any person engaged in the business of making or selling home improvements, and includes corporations, partnerships, associations and any other form of business organization or entity, and its officers, representatives, agents and employees. N.J.S.A. § 56:8-137. The regulations broadly define “home improvement” to cover nearly every type of residential improvement or repair, including, but not limited to: the remodeling, altering, painting, repairing, renovating, restoring, moving, demolishing, or modernizing of residential or noncommercial property or the making of additions thereto, and includes, but is not limited to, the construction, installation, replacement, improvement, or repair of driveways, sidewalks, swimming pools, terraces, patios, landscaping, fences, porches, windows, doors, cabinets, kitchens, bathrooms, garages, basements and basement waterproofing, fire protection devices, security protection devices, central heating and air conditioning equipment, water softeners, heaters, and purifiers, solar heating or water systems, insulation installation, siding, wall-to-wall carpeting or attached or inlaid floor coverings, and other changes, repairs, or improvements made in or on, attached to or forming a part of the residential or noncommercial property. Further, the Home Improvement Act requires that contracts for improvements in excess of $500 be in writing, signed by all parties to the contract, and detail the parties’ obligations and rights under the contract. The
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BAYVILLE – The Berkeley Township School District has three types of preschool for children: low income, full day and two and a half hours. The full day “Income Eligible” Low Income program runs five days a week, following Berkeley Township School District’s calendar. Berkeley Township busing is available for Bayville residents/ Bayville day care sites. As per the state recom mended cu r r iculu m, st udents are immersed in fun and exciting daily activities with state certified teachers supervising. The criteria for the low income program is as follows: eligible children will be selected fi rst come, fi rst served; children must be four years old on or before October 1; students must be immunized and have medical forms completed; federal eligibility requirements must be met. Proof of income documentation is required. The full day tuition Preschool program runs five days a week, following Berkeley Township School District’s calendar. As per the state recommended curriculum, students are immersed in fun and exciting
daily activities with state certified teachers supervising. Parent transport is required. The students must be four years old on or before October 1 and they must be immunized and have medical forms completed. The cost is $700 per month, which is due on the fi rst of each month. A deposit of $700 will hold a space for the student. This is nonrefundable. This will be applied to the last month’s tuition. The Two and a Half Hour program runs five days a week, following Berkeley Township School District’s calendar. As per the state recommended curriculum, students are immersed in fun and exciting daily activities with state certified teachers supervising. Parent transport is required. Children must be 3 or 4 years old on or before October 1 and they must be immunized and have medical forms completed. The cost is $2,500 for September to June, paid in monthly installments. Payment will be due the fi rst of the month. A deposit of $250.00 will hold a space for the student. This is nonrefundable. This will be applied to the last month’s tuition. Register at the Administrative Annex, 62 Veeder Lane, or call 732-269-1322
Football Team Offers Business Signs
BAYVILLE – The Central Regional Football team is having signs made for the fence. This signs are created by Sign-Up Signs of Beachwood. The lifespan of the signs are estimated at four to six years. A single-sided sign is $400 and a double-sided sign is $600. A yearly renewal fee is $150 for those who have already
purchased a sign. Those interested can email a copy of their company logo in a PDF file to centralregfootball2016@gmail.com and beki@larrythesignguy.com. Checks should be made payable to Central Regional Football. Contact Melissa Timmons for more information at 848-218-1716.
Ocean County Parks To Hold Autumn Program
BEACHWOOD – Ocean County Parks and Recreation will hold the “Awesome Autumn Fun” program at Jakes Branch County Park, 1100 Double Trouble Road on November 5, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Events will include: face painting, hayrides, pumpkin painting, hay maze and games. For more information, call 732-281-2750, visit oceancountyparks.org or facebook. com/oceancountyparks.
Kindergarten Registration At Administrative Of�ice
BAYVILLE – Parents who still need to register their child for kindergarten should visit the Administrative Annex Office at
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Elks Announces Fluke Tournament Winners
POINT PLEASANT – The Point Pleasant Elks held its Annual Fluke Tournament on July 23. The winner of this year’s tournament in the power boat division was Neil Pisane of Ocean Port with a fish that weighed 10.6 pounds. Second place went to Ed McCormick of Belmar with a fish that weighed 9.4 pounds. Third place went to Larry Valdez
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ReClam The Bay Seeks Volunteers BERKELEY – ReClam The Bay is looking for volunteers of all ages to help care for baby clams in its upwellers. The volunteers running the sites will be certified shellfish gardeners. These people have taken the 12-week course created by the Barnegat Bay Shellfish Restoration program and Rutgers University. While the knowledge obtained during the course is important, everyone is invited to come on a regular basis when the nursery is open and help care for the baby clams. Volunteers are always welcome at any ReClam The Bay nursery by just by showing up. Those interested can find the location of the nearest nursery by visiting ReClam The Bay at ReClamTheBay.org or calling the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Ocean County at 732-349-1152 and asking about the ReClam The Bay working schedule.
Holiday Heights To Hold Picnic BERKELEY – The Holiday Heights Board of Directors is sponsoring a picnic on August 6 at 11:30 a.m. The picnic will be catered by Pezzolantis. The picnic is in the Holiday Heights backyard. The rain date is August 13. The fee is $23. Tickets are available in the Holiday Heights Auditorium, 96 Prince Charles Drive. For more information, call Carmen at 732-244-0404.
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What is Spinal Stenosis?
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by Joe Scrudato, PTA, Manchester Location
diagnosis we frequently see in our physical therapy clinics associated with back and neck pain is spinal stenosis. Spinal stenosis is a condition resulting in the narrowing or pinching of the spinal cord that causes pressure on the spinal cord and the nerves that flow through it. Spinal stenosis is most commonly found in individuals 45 years of age and older, however, can be found in the younger population as well. Some cases of spinal stenosis may also be congenital, which means it is present at birth. Spinal stenosis can occur throughout the spinal cord ranging from the cervical spine to the lumbar spine. However, thoracic stenosis is very uncommon because there is very little movement of these vertebrae, resulting in a lower chance of degeneration.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF SPINAL STENOSIS
Overall, spinal stenosis symptoms are often characterized as: • Developing slowly over time, or slow onset • The pain you feel is not constant, or some describe it as coming and going. • Occurring during certain activities (such as walking for lumbar stenosis) and/or positions (such as standing upright for lumbar stenosis) • The pain is relieved by rest (sitting or lying down) and/or any flexed forward position. There are many cases involving spinal stenosis where the person does not present with any symptoms at all. However, more times than not, a person will show signs and symptoms
of spinal stenosis which differ from one region of the spine to the other. More specifically, signs and symptoms for the cervical spine can be weakness, and or numbness and tingling in the arms and hands, as well as local pain in the neck. In lumbar stenosis, the spinal nerves become compressed and can produce symptoms of sciatica, such as numbness and tingling, and or pain radiating into the buttock and legs. CAN SPINAL STENOSIS BE TREATED?
The answer is, yes, spinal stenosis can be treated with several different methods, most of which do not require surgery. Courses of treatment include Physical Therapy, activity modification, epidural injections, and medication.
cured or managed with non-invasive treatments. In some cases an orthopedic surgeon will have to perform surgery to decrease the compression of the nerves that exit the vertebrae. This course of treatment is usually done as a last resort if the non-invasive courses of treatment have failed. Spinal stenosis can be a very painful and debilitating condition, but it can be treated. If you suffer from neck or low back pain, you should talk to your physician or make an appointment with an orthopedist to be properly evaluated. You and your physician should come up with a treatment plan that is safe and suitable for you.
Physical Therapy – A physical therapy program consisting of strengthening, stretching, modalities, and manual work from a licensed therapist is a great course of treatment to decrease or eliminate pain. Activity Modification - Patients are usually counseled to avoid activities that worsen their spinal stenosis symptoms. For lumbar stenosis patients, certain positions are more comfortable such as flexed positions. Example would be getting relief when leaning over onto a shopping cart at the grocery store. Epidural Injections – An epidural injection is a shot of cortisone into epidural space which can temporarily relieve symptoms of spinal stenosis. This procedure would be performed by a licensed physician. Medications – There are several medications that can help alleviate some of the pain that is caused by spinal stenosis, however it is always recommended that you consult with your physician prior to taking any medications. Unfortunately not all cases of spinal stenosis are
JOE SCRUDATO, PTA Joe graduated with an Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapy Assisting from Essex County College in 2015. He completed his clinical rotations at two orthopedic outpatient settings. He worked with several sport and non-sport related injuries. He takes an interest in working with shoulder and knee dysfunctions. During his clinical rotation at a skilled nursing facility, he worked with post CVA patients, pre and post-operative orthopedics as well as elderly patients with general weakness and balance deficits. He uses a variety of techniques such as joint mobilization, soft tissue massage, and therapeutic exercises to treat many dysfunctions.
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Professional Profile Beachwood Dental Arts
Five Ways Your Dentist Can Help You Retain Your Youth By Kylie Hastings When you think of a trip to the dentist you may think of cleanings and cavities but today’s dentist can do so much more than that. Forget the spa because whether it’s the color of your teeth or the lines on your face bothering you, a great dentist can take care of it for you. 1. Whitening your teeth can turn back the years of coffee, wine, and cigarette stains bringing you a more youthful and clean look. It’s not only ideal for special occasions and job interviews, but for your everyday life. White teeth will make you feel more confident and look healthier, helping you to live your best life! 2. Dentists like Beachwood Dental Arts provide Facial Rejuvenation fillers to eliminate frown lines and age lines in-house! This means that those thin lines around your mouth from smoking and drinking out of water bottles can be a thing of the past. You can have the full lips you’ve always wanted and revitalize your beauty and confidence. 3. If you have a severely damaged tooth, don’t wait! Get to Beachwood Dental Arts and have Dr. Vincent Felici remove and replace it with an implant immediately. With the new Zimmer Trabecular Metal Dental Implant they can have you in and out in the same day with the best thing next to bone. This new technology will help you feel assured that you will never lose your implant, and no one will ever notice it is not one of your original teeth! 4. Though dentures can be a sensitive subject, think about it like getting a new lease on life. Instead of being
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afraid to smile or eat certain things, you can confidently live your life and enjoy every bite. Whether you need traditional dentures, or you are considering their Revitalize Zimmer-Biomet all-in-Four system, which eliminates the need for removable dentures, Beachwood Dental Arts is here for you! 5. Straightening your teeth can not only make you feel better, it can be better for your mouth, jaw, and overall health. Dr. Edward Checkett is now providing Invisalign services to help patients of all ages feel healthy and happy. The dentists and dental hygienists at Beachwood Dental Arts in Beachwood, NJ also encourage that you come in at least every 6 months for a regular cleaning, as well as a head and neck exam to check for any oral problems. Better oral health means better overall health! Beachwood Dental Arts is a friendly dental office that has been around for 56 years and treats its staff and patients like family. They also have their own in-house denture lab that allows them to do replacements and relines within a few hours, a complete denture in one day. This also means they have impeccable and immediate quality control over their appliances. They are up-to-date on ground-breaking procedures and devices, and even have an innovative Sleep Apnea device available for patients who need it. Dr. Felici, Dr. Checkett, and Dr. Tanios lead a very talented and diverse team that makes people smile from 2
Beachwood Dental Arts is located at 659 Atlantic City Blvd., Beachwood, NJ 08722. You can contact them at 732-3490555 or beachwooddentalarts. com. (Right) Pictured are Dr. Vincent Felici, left, and Dr. Assad Tanios, right. to 100 years old. For four generations local residents have been choosing Beachwood Dental Arts for their dental needs, and you should too. Beachwood Dental Arts is located at 659 Atlantic City Blvd., Beachwood, NJ 08722. You can contact them at 732-3490555 or beachwooddentalarts. com.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of aUGUST 6-aUGUST 12 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your motto may be “the more the merrier” as this week unfolds. The urge to experiment with new and different things may be more tempting than usual. Your idea of what can be fun might amuse or intrigue less adventurous souls. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Manners mean everything. There is a tendency for authority figures to be exacting in the week ahead, with a requirement for formality and respect. Your ambitions may surge and social exchanges may have a businesslike air. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Reserve judgment and make your own decisions. The attention of others can boost your spirits but it may be best to get all the facts before making a promise. Close companions may expect you to uphold high standards this week. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Congeniality and sociability is tempered by decorum as the week unfolds, so horseplay may be inappropriate. Remain organized and tend to the business at hand. Handle financial affairs with an eye on long term profits. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You seem to have the golden touch. Use an opportunity to bind someone more closely who can enrich your life or your wallet. People you meet in the week to come could be especially helpful over the long term. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): It might be a wonderful week to plant seeds for the future. Promises that are made will very likely be honored and business plans will be well organized. Loved ones, however, may ask, “What’s in it for me?” LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The sharpest
pencils haven’t yet done any work. You have a tendency to compare yourself to others, but shouldn’t feel let down by the comparison. In the week ahead be proud of your myriad accomplishments. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Relationships may shift to a new level and business alliances could undergo an important transition. You may become more aware of public opinion this week. Innovation under stressful circumstances is your biggest strength. sAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Be confident of your accuracy when dealing with vague problems. In the week to come you may be motivated to be the best you can be. Burn off some nervous energy by accepting an invitation for a change of scene. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Shakeups are quickly forgotten after the dice have been thrown. Make an effort to cooperate with everyone as this week unfolds. You and a partner must come to terms about a joint financial obligation or investment. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The atmosphere may cool down when there are restrictions. Attention to detail is called for in the week ahead and you must show respect to those in control. However, you are quite capable of manipulating circumstances in your favor. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Make a choice. You can fall prey to fear or promote understanding. In the week ahead you can tighten the bonds of key relationships or launch important initiatives with impunity. This might be a good time for a first date or meeting.
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wolfgang puck’s kitchen The ‘Secret’ To Spago’s Meatballs By Wolfgang Puck Though you could hardly label me an Italian chef with a name like Wolfgang Puck, I can’t deny that some of my early fame was sparked by the gourmet California-style pizzas I began serving when I opened my first Spago back in 1982. Still, it surprises me even today when guests sing the praises of a recipe I never could have imagined would be associated with me. That recipe? Meatballs! It wasn’t a very big leap, I must admit, to offering meatballs as a casual lunch specialty at Spago. Our guests loved them so much, though, that to this day they often demand the dish even when we dare to take it off the menu. The recipe gets requested a lot, with people almost whispering when they ask me to “share the secrets” that make these meatballs so juicy and hearty tasting. But there really aren’t any earth-shaking secrets to divulge about these meatballs. The key to success is really about paying a lot of attention to easy-to-achieve little details that add up to something truly delicious and satisfying. That starts with the way I make the meatballs extra light, moist and fluffy. A trick smart home cooks have used for ages: soaking bread in milk before adding it to the mixture. That mixture also includes onions and garlic, sauteed in olive oil to develop their sweetness and aroma, some freshly grated Parmesan cheese and lots of chopped fresh herbs. And let’s not forget the meat! I use a mixture of beef, chicken and veal for a more complex flavor. Feel free to substitute any other ground meats you like. The way I mix, shape and cook the meatballs plays an important role too. I use clean hands to combine the ingredients, which yields a lighter consistency as opposed to stirring with a heavy spoon. I shape the meatballs by hand, too, easing them into a simmering tomato sauce that slowly and flavorfully cooks them through without drying them out or hardening them the way frying or baking could. Once the meatballs are done, you can serve them any way you like: solo, tucked inside long Italian sandwich rolls, or even on atop a mound of rice pilaf or creamy mashed potatoes. Of course, I like them best served the most traditional way: over pasta. But don’t give me spaghetti with such juicy, hearty meatballs. I prefer to use a sturdier pasta, like the dried strands known as bucatini. Top the whole thing with some freshly grated Parmesan and chopped fresh parsley, and you’ll have a dish that could well bring you fame as a great Italian chef! JUICY ITALIAN-STYLE MEATBALLS IN MARINARA SAUCE WITH BUCATINI Serves 4 2 slices slightly stale firm white bread 1 cup (250 mL) milk
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving 1/2 large yellow onion, finely chopped 6 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped 12 to 14 ounces (360 to 400 g) ground beef 12 to 14 ounces (360 to 400 g) ground chicken 12 to 14 ounces (360 to 400 g) ground veal 1 large cage-free egg 3 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves chopped 3 sprigs fresh oregano, leaves chopped 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped fresh Italian parsley Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup (125 mL) freshly grated Parmesan cheese 6 cups (1.5 L) store-bought tomato sauce 1 pound (500 g) dried bucatini or other dried pasta strands Break up the bread into a mixing bowl. Add the milk, submerging the bread. Leave the bread to soak for about 10 minutes. Heat 3 tablespoons of the oil in a heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute, stirring occasionally, until glossy but not yet browned, about 5 minutes. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl, put the ground beef, chicken and veal. Squeeze the milk from the soaked bread and add the bread to the meats, discarding the milk. Add the egg, thyme and oregano, half of the parsley, and the onion-garlic mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Add half of the Parmesan. With clean hands, combine thoroughly. Bring the tomato sauce to a simmer in a wide pan with high sides. Fill a medium bowl with cold water. Moistening your hands in the water as needed to prevent sticking, shape the meat mixture about 1/2 cup (125 mL) at a time into even balls, gently and carefully easing them into the sauce Partially cover the pan and simmer the meatballs gently, adjusting the heat as necessary, until they are cooked through, about 165 F (75 C) on an instant-read thermometer, about 45 minutes. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, tender but still slightly chewy, following the manufacturer’s suggested cooking time. Drain the pasta. Heat the remaining oil in a heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pasta and 2 tablespoons each of the remaining parsley and Parmesan; toss well. Spoon the meatballs and sauce on top, drizzle with some olive oil, and garnish with the last of the Parmesan and parsley. Serve immediately.
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