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Running With The Big Dogs: K-9 Division Welcomes Vader
–Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn Sergeant Paul Catalina with Duke, left, and Officer John Turrin with Vader. Catalina is in charge of the K-9 unit and Turrin and Vader are the unit’s newest partners. By Judy Smestad-Nunn dogs who is trained to sniff out weeks of training together from BRICK – Brick Police Officer dynamite, smokeless and black March 14 until June 17 along with John Turrin’s new partner is an gunpowder, TATP (triacetone 14 other K-9 teams from other expert in detecting bombs, guns triperoxide, a peroxide-based parts of the state. and ammunition even though he explosive used by ter rorists) “We train with the dogs stateis only four years old. and more. wide, from Essex County to CamVader is the newest addition to Officer Turrin and K-9 Vader, den County so they train effecthe department’s K-9 division, who is an American Black Lab, tively in different environments,” (Dogs - See Page 4) and he is the only one of the four are a team who went through 14
BLESSING OF THE WATERS DRAWS HUNDREDS TO THE BEACH
By Lois Rogers OCEAN COUNTY – As he has for more than a decade, Carl Jablonski set the pace in the
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procession from Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church to the Seaside Heights shoreline for the annual Blessing of the Waters.
At 8:45 a.m., the sun was bright, the temperature was steamy and the route a couple blocks longer (Blessing - See Page 5)
–Photo by Lois Rogers After a processional, a large crowd gathers on the Seaside Heights beachfront for the Blessing of the Waters.
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–Photo by Charles Daye The German-American Club land was recently cleared after its sale to an LLC for $2.275 million. By Charles Daye German-American Club of MonA bulk of the land cleared and mouth and Ocean counties, sold its building empty, the parcel of to Mill Club, LLC for $2,275,000 the German-American Club of (based out of New York, NY) on Monmouth and Ocean on Lanes June 30. Mill Road sat awaiting demolition “It was with heavy hearts that this crews amid plans to add a Texas club house of close to 90 years was Roadhouse to the nearby Green- sold. There are so many wonderful leaf Plaza. memories of great times had at Lakewood Maennerchor Inc, this home,” said Club President more commonly referred to the (Club - See Page 4)
Public Sessions Continue On New Route 9 Traf�ic Plan By Catherine Galioto
LAKEWOOD – State officials opened up their plans to resident input on how new turning lanes, traffic striping and a center-turn lane could come to Route 9 between Toms River and Lakewood. The plan hopes to address the traffic needs amid the continued explosion of development around Pleasant Plains and North Dover in Toms River through Oak Street in Lakewood, including the Routes 9 and 70 ramps and (Traffic - See Page 23)
--Photo by Catherine Galioto The Route 9 area studied for traffic improvements stretches from north of the Route 571 intersection in Toms River, to Oak Street in Lakewood. Route 9 would get dedicated turning lanes for traffic in either direction turning down Church Road, above.
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Turrin explained from the grounds outside the Brick police station recently. “They train on grass, cement, escalators, sand and different types of floors; we train so the dog is not afraid of any environment and they overcome their fears,” Turrin said. “Some dogs don’t like to go from a dark room to a light room, or they don’t like shiny floors or wet floors, but Vader is not afraid of anything.” The K-9s are collar trained, Turrin explained. If the officer exerts tension on the dog’s collar the dog knows it has to listen to a command. The two develop a starting sequence where the K-9 gets the command to sniff and sweeps the room in a clockwise manner, Turrin said. “He’s so smart. You can have a conversation with him. I just open up the back gate of the truck and he’s got his nose to the window,”
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Wanda Nebiolo, in a message to followers on Facebook. The two lots purchased are located on Lanes Mill Road right across from Lowe’s Garden Center. Block 25, lots 70 and 71, had been owned by Lakewood Maennerchor Inc since 1930. The plan is to build a 23,500 square foot retail building which includes a 7,500 square
Turrin said. “Everything is a game to him, everything is play, so you build a bond. I go to work with my best non-human friend every day.” Vader was purchased from PSD (Police Service Dogs) breeders in upstate New York for about $7,000 through a Homeland Security grant, which also paid for training and a new truck. Most recently Vader participated in a sweep of Monmouth Park Race Track for the Haskell Invitational. Next month he and 20 other bomb-detection dogs from all over the state will assist the Atlantic City Police Department in a sweep of the Miss America Parade route. In Brick, Vader will be used to sniff out bomb threats at schools, perform courtroom security sweeps, sweeps of Windward Beach before Summerfest events, and more. According to Sergeant Jim Kelly, there is always interest among the police officers when a new K-9 comes in. About a dozen officers
expressed an interest and went through an interview process before they settled on Turrin. Seniority is considered, as well as the officer’s attendance, productivity, and home, which should be big enough and have a yard. “The officer needs a level of commitment because they have to be willing to be on call all the time,” Kelly said. Turrin has a wife and two children, ages 7 and 10, and he has another dog, a 7-year old puggle who all get along. “He’s a member of the family,” he said. Turrin said that he and Vader train monthly, which helps to keep the dog fresh all the time. “We go to parking lots and do scent work, sometimes we are with other officers and the other officer acts like the bad guy...we’re keeping their skills up to date, there is a lot we have to do,” he said. In January, Vader will undergo additional training and will learn how to track humans. Vader joins the three other Brick Police Department K-9 teams: Sergeant Paul Cata-
lina and Duke; Officer Keith Prendiville and Max; and Daniel Fogarty and Rigby. Duke, Max and Rigby are German Shepherds who are trained to sniff out narcotics and track people. Catalina said the K-9s have tracked people who have run off, such as Alzheimer’s patients, or those who have threatened suicide. The dogs have found people unconscious in the woods and people hiding in buildings he said. “Recently a guy from a high drug area in town had a suspicious vehicle, but the officer didn’t have enough probable cause to search, but he had reasonable suspicion to call the dog over,” Catalina said. “The K-9 sniffed the car and found numerous bricks of heroin. It qualified, and we got a search warrant and were able to search. It happens all the time.” The K-9s have also stopped numerous assaults on officers, he said. “They are a benefit to the state and they are a benefit to the town,” Catalina said.
foot Texas Roadhouse restaurant. This would be the second restaurant the chain opens in Monmouth County, the first being in Holmdel. The retail plaza and Texas Roadhouse will become the newest addition to the commercial development in the area around Route 9 North and Lanes Mill known as Greenleaf Plaza, which is home to BJ’s and the Xscape Theater. The German-American Club was founded in 1928 and is still a viable organization that plans to remain a social club, according to Nebiolo.
The club still meets the first Tuesday of each month at The Grand on Route 70 and at Alba’s. The next scheduled event for the club is a summer picnic at the American Legion in Toms River on September 11. “For our dinner dances we have been at various establishments such as the American Legion on Church Road in Toms River and our Christmas Party will be held at the Crystal Point,” she said. “We are currently looking for property that would accommodate approximately 60-70 members for our membership
meetings.” On August 15, the Howell Town Council authorized a renewal of the Alcohol Beverage Control liquor license for Lakewood Maennerchor, for the period of July 1 to June 30, 2017, as a pocket license. The official documentation still reads the club’s address on Lanes Mill but the pocket license cannot be transferred to another entity, in this case Texas Roadhouse, without a sale of the license and place transfer approval. The liquor license was a social club license for Lakewood Maennerchor.
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than usual due to some traffic re-routing. But Jablonski, who serves as cross bearer for the event, was undaunted by the trek. No doubt the crowd assembled for this major feast -- when Catholics celebrate the Assumption of the Virgin Mary into heaven – had something to do with it. “There is a terrific crowd this year – equal to what we get at the four o’clock Mass on Saturdays in the summer,” said Jablonski, Beachwood, a parishioner for nearly 40. Since 1997, members of Our Lady of Perpetual Help have carried a platform bearing a statue of Mary along the streets and boardwalks in Seaside Heights singing hymns as they go. This year there were estimated to be about 200 who made the pilgrimage on August 15. For him, hefting the large wooden cross is a “labor of love. I love the church. I’m a long time member and I’m committed to the Blessed Mother. She is my favorite patron saint. She’s answered many of my prayers and this is my way of saying thank you to her,” said Jablonski, who has been president of the Lakehurst Historical Society for more than two decades. For Jablonski and the scores of faithful who attended the Mass which began the observance, this mid-August pilgrimage to the sea where Conventual Franciscan Father Bart Karwacki blessed the rolling waves and all who swim and toil in them. Father Karwacki said he was pleased so many people attended. “To me the idea of
The Brick Times, August 27, 2016, Page 5 introducing this to people, giving people the opportunity to pray in public is important. Walking down Grant Avenue and taking a turn on Ocean Terrace to the boardwalk is a wonderful opportunity to witness your faith.” The feast itself is one of the most ancient in this Catholic calendar. The custom of Blessing the Water dates to 15th Century Italy when, according to tradition, a Venetian bishop, traveling on a stormy sea on the Feast of the Assumption, threw his ring into the water and calmed the raging waves. Over the centuries it became a belief developed that the waters had healing powers on this day. In coastal cities and towns throughout Europe and the United States, Catholics traditionally carry empty bottles with them to the water to capture newly blessed water to take home. Catholic author Mary Morrell, a longtime summer resident of Ortley Beach, recalled hearing stories from her father, a native of County Cork, Ireland, about marking the Feast of the Assumption by traveling to the coast and wading in the water for good health. “It was an opportunity to offer prayers in gratitude for in gratitude for the blessings of the God of all Creation,” said Morrell. “When I finally had my chance to spend time at the ocean, I was delighted to participate in the blessing of the water.” A major plus, she said, is that the observance unites summer and year-round residents in celebration. For summer residents, she said, there can be “a sense of disconnected from the parish family. Celebrating the Feast of the Assumption
with the parish community of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, walking through the streets to the boardwalk behind a statue of Mary and a crucifix, reminded me that wherever there is a church … I have a family.” And indeed, the sense of family was palpable throughout the celebration, one of many along the Jersey Shore that day. Sandie Carabello, president of the Altar Rosary Society in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, brought her grandchildren, Kristen, 5, and Carter, 10, to the Mass and the procession. “They enjoyed everything,” Carabello said. “They love singing the songs and listening to Father Bart’s homily and walking to the ocean. It was a first for them.” Another member of the Altar Rosary Society, Linda Bolmarcich, was raised in Asbury Park and began walking to the sea with her family
as a child. “We were members of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and this has a long history in coastal communities. It is just a beautiful thing. It’s such a wonderful day.” Maryann Meneghin, a parishioner of nearby St. Catharine of Siena in Seaside Park, said she has long “made a habit of going to the water to wash away your ills,” on this day. But this year, the long walk from the boardwalk to the beach seemed daunting. She decided it would be more prudent to sit it out on the boardwalk and wait for the folks with the bottles to return. People did share their water with her, she said, sprinkling some on her hands and feet. “I don’t feel I’d be a cripple if I didn’t get to the water. It’s not magic. It’s faith. I believe in the power of prayer and it did my heart good to be able to walk several blocks to the boardwalk.”
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E�������� A Left Turn Lane For Route 9? The latest plan to bring relief to congestion and dangerous conditions on Route 9 between Route 571 in Toms River and Cross Street in Lakewood suggests adding a center turning lane along a stretch of the state highway. A similar lane exists on much of Fischer Boulevard for example, and traffic hoping to make a left turn into a plaza can use the center lane to wait to make their turn safely. On Fischer, both sides of that county road are lined with so many entrances to businesses, strip malls and local roads. That, and the busy nature of Fischer Boulevard, is similar to conditions on Route 9. But that’s where the similarities stop. For much of Fischer, traffic has multiple lanes traveling north and south, unlike this stretch of Route 9, which for decades has one lane in each direction. Fischer has a tremendous capacity to keep traffic moving with its current set-up, while Route 9 backs up and stalls its traffic. Adding that turning lane could help, but in our view, not much. It would make it
easier for those turning onto Route 9 from local roads or driveways to get up to speed or queue into traffic, certainly. But instead of adding another much-needed lane for traffic, creating one just for turning doesn’t completely solve the problem of all the extra traffic heading north or south – it still is the same amount of lanes as before. It may even complicate traffic. A northbound driver trying to turn left into a strip mall would use the same lane space as a southbound driver making a left turn into a business on their side of the road, which means one driver is the oncoming traffic of the other driver. We’re glad to see – finally – some focus on improving Route 9 and recognizing what the future holds, given all the proposed development and population growth the corridor is seeing in this area. Plans for new traffic signals, right turn lanes and better placement of bus stops are encouraging proposals. The targeted focus on this six-mile stretch is needed.
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L������ T� T�� E����� Patriotism More Than Actions On Memorial Day Regarding Mr. Shedaker’s recent letter opining that the Orthodox community in Lakewood is disrespectful of Memorial Day due to their failure to attend parades or display flags and their choice to attend school thereby forcing bus drivers to work. I wonder if Mr. Shedaker holds the same opinion of Jehovah’s Witnesses who neither display flags nor celebrate the holiday nor will they enter the armed forces in defense of this country, or are his feelings reserved strictly for the residents of Lakewood? How does he feel about every retail store, restaurant or movie theater that failed to close on that day in the name of profit thereby forcing employees to work? Is that also disrespectful of our very precious holiday? To be sure, the issues in Lakewood are deep and plentiful, but one’s patriotism and respect for this country is not determined by flag waving or parade attendance. Pinning a flag to one’s lapel doesn’t make you a patriot any more than driving into your garage makes you a car. Kathleen Brooks Jackson
Candidates Must Commit To Social Security Funding One way for the candidates to demonstrate they have what it takes to be president is to tell voters how they’ll
keep Social Security strong for our kids and grandkids. Millions of Garden State residents are paying into Social Security, but the program is out of date. If our nation’s leaders don’t act, future retirees could lose up to $10,000 a year in benefits. With a volatile stock market and fewer jobs offering pensions, today’s workers and future generations will likely have an even greater need for Social Security. Before we decide who to vote for, we deserve to know if the presidential candidates will commit to taking action to update Social Security for us, our kids and grandkids. Douglas Johnston Manager of Governmental Affairs & Advocacy AARP State Office, New Jersey
No To “There’s Always Next Year” Sen. Stephen Sweeney made a promise to our members that the pension amendment would happen this year. Next year isn’t good enough. He needs to decide whether he’s going to lead or just roll over and be part of the problem. New Jersey has too many politicians who have broken pension promises. We need a leader who will keep the promise. We will not accept anything less than the amendment he promised this year. Wendell Steinhauer NJEA President
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Hillary’s Your Answer Now that we have fi nished watching the Olympics of presidential conventions, there can be no comparison as to the victor -- Hillary Clinton! To see the caliber of her spokespersons was truly amazing, from the Muslim father whose son was killed in Afghanistan, to the young lady with cerebral palsy who is now an advocate for those with disabilities, to the retired general who led the war in Afghanistan, to disaffected Republican spokespeople, along with so many others, and the nominee herself who is actually intelligent, sane and experienced. The other presidential nominee has such thin skin and can be taunted so easily to tweet non-presidential tantrums along with name calling. I am amazed that the race is even close. You seniors, do you like your Medicare and Social Security? Do you want these “entitlements” (per the Republicans) changed and lessened? You young people, do you want your and future generations to continue to be saddled with astronomical student loan debt? You middle class, do you want to work and work and hardly make ends meet while those at the top take the lion’s share? You earth people, do you love this planet and want it abused by climate change deniers? Do you want a person with questionable judgment to have his hand on the nuclear button? If not, Hillary’s your answer! I know some of you want an “outsider,” but be very careful what you wish for. Our nation and our world depends on it. Rosemary Doherty Berkeley
Condolences I would like to send my deepest heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of the woman who was struck and killed while walking along Ridgeway Road in Barnegat on August 8. According to the reports, as she was walking her dog and speaking with her husband on her cell phone, she was hit by a speeding Silverado truck and left to die on the road. She passed away in the hospital. The driver left the scene, prompting a police manhunt which resulted in the driver’s arrest at her home. I can’t imagine how her husband felt when he spotted her lying on that lonely road, but apparently there was a witness. Although, unfortunately, there has been a number of people who have been killed or badly injured on our local roads, I’m very saddened by this incident because I’ve walked on this road many times and I may have passed her and exchanged greetings. Let this tragedy remind us all when walking or jogging to be aware of the vehicles whizzing by us. There’s just not enough room i n some areas to walk. I’ve noticed that most drivers are careful near pedestrians, but I’ve also seen motorists who like to play ‘ch icken’ w it h you, are on cell phones, are screaming out their windows at you or racing through crosswalks. Due to these experiences, I prefer to walk facing the traffic flow, so I can watch what the drivers are doing. People at both ends really need to be careful. Rest in peace, dear fellow walker. Ariel Messenger Barnegat
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OC Asks For Release Of 911 System & Emergency Response Fees OCEA N COU NT Y – With more than 320,000 calls answered annually by Ocean County’s Sheriff Department 911 public safety dispatchers, officials are calling upon the state to release funds collected since 2009 from telecommunication surcharges earmarked for the 911 service. “Since 2009, the state of New Jersey has failed to provide funding for eligible expenses to local 911 centers operated by counties and municipalities across the state,” said Ocean County Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy. “Instead, this funding has been diverted for ineligible expenses such as funding for the state’s Department of Law and Public Safety.” “These funds should be
coming back to the counties where they can be used for technology upgrades and staffing,” Mastronardy said. “911 is a key service to our citizens. In many instances it is a crucial lifeline. The state should be investing in it as outlined by federal regulations.” Ocean County Freeholder Director John P. Kelly, who serves as director of Law and Public Safety, noted the county has consistently provided funds to upgrade the 911 dispatch center. “The Board of Freeholders is well aware of how important this service is to the residents of Ocean County,” Kelly said. “These funds would be a big help in making certain our residents are well served.” Ocean County’s emergen-
cy dispatching 911 operations were relocated in 2013 into a new home with room to meet future needs of the county and state-of-the-art equipment. “Despite the lack of funding from the state, this board and our sheriff all recognize the great importance of this service and continue to make the necessary investments to keep pace with technology while the state redirects the money earmarked especially for this elsewhere,” Kelly said. With its continued population growth in Ocean County along with its ongoing popularity in warm weather doubling its population, the county continues to update and enhance the operations of this vital service. Work on expanding the 911
dispatching center, which moved to an existing warehouse on Chestnut Street, got under way in late 2012 and the expansion completed in 2013, provided over 16,000 square feet for a new enlarged 911 center. The expanded call center has 13 state-of-the-art police and 13 fire dispatch consoles and a total of 25 stations. The new center was built with an eye toward more population growth. Under the plan, the county has the ability to further expand by at least 25 percent. “We provided new consoles and recently had all new dispatch software installed,” Kelly said. In addition, Sheriff Mastronardy installed a new digital switch allowing for text messages to 911.
“We took care of it because it’s important to public safety in our county; yet, the state again has failed to provide the funding.” Kelly said. He noted the steps taken by the county are part of the first phase of improvements to the service. The 911 operation, which is overseen by the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department, with the ongoing support of the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders, dispatches for 40 fire departments, 32 emergency first aid squads and 12 police agencies in the county. According to county officials, New Jersey annually collects from consumers about $120 million in telecommunication surcharges and deposits the money into
the 911 System and Emergency Trust Fund. “The state of New Jersey has collected over $1.25 billion in fees since 2006 with only 11 percent of the money being spent on eligible expenses,” Mastronardy said. Mastronardy’s request to the freeholders to pass a resolution asking the Governor and State Legislature properly allocate 911 System and Emergency Trust Fund Account monies to county and municipal 911 centers as required under federal law was approved. “The state should comply with federal law and restore this money so it can be used to operate, maintain and construct effective, efficient and contemporary 911 systems,” Kelly said.
Clerk Reports Increase In Collected Realty Fees OCEAN COUNTY – Realty Transfer Tax collected from real estate transactions for the first half of the year resulted in New Jersey receiving $16,760,371 in revenue while Ocean County realized a revenue total of $6,760,755
from Realty Transfer fees. Ocean County’s first half revenue total (from January to June) was higher compared to last year’s amount of $5,855,799 for the same six month period. In the first six months, the
Ocean County Clerk’s Office recorded 11,485 deeds and 11,059 mortgages, as compared to 11,107 deeds and 10,987 mortgages in the first half of 2015. The County Clerk’s Office placed on record 41,311 other documents
such as notices of settlements and assignments of mortgages for a total of 63,855 documents recorded in the initial six months of this year. For the same period last year, 42,180 various documents were placed on record for a
total of 64,274. While Ocean County’s first half recording revenue was $904,956 higher than last year’s, New Jersey’s receipts increased by $3,583,228 rising from $13,177,143 in 2015 to $16,760,371 for the first
six months of 2016. The County Clerk’s Recording Division collected a total of $23,521,126 in revenue for documents placed on record for the first half of 2016 as compared to $19,032,942 last year.
County Prosecutor: IRS Phone Scam Making Rounds Again OCEAN COUNTY – The Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor once again is receiving calls from individuals who have received unsolicited calls from individuals demanding payment while fraudulently claiming to be from the IRS. Based on the 90,000 complaints that the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration has received through its telephone hotline, to date, TIGTA has identified approximately 1,100 victims who have lost an estimated $5 million from this scam. Taxpayers should remember their first contact with the IRS will not be a call from out of the blue, but through official correspondence sent through the mail. A big red flag for these scams are angry, threaten-
ing calls from people who say they are from the IRS and urging immediate payment. This is not how the IRS operates. People should hang up immediately and contact TIGTA or the IRS. Additionally, it is important for taxpayers to know that the IRS: Never asks for credit card, debit card or prepaid card information over the telephone. Never insists that taxpayers use a specific payment method to pay tax obligations Never requests immediate payment over the telephone and will not take enforcement action immediately following a phone conversation. Taxpayers usually receive prior notification of IRS enforcement action involving IRS tax liens or
levies. Potential phone scam victims may be told that they owe money that must be paid immediately to the IRS or they are entitled to big refunds. When unsuccessful the first time, sometimes phone scammers call back trying a new strategy. Other characteristics of these scams include: Scammers use fake names and IRS badge numbers. They generally use common names and surnames to identify themselves. Scammers may be able to recite the last four digits of a victim’s Social Security number. Scammers spoof the IRS toll-free number on caller ID to make it appear that it’s the IRS calling. Scammers sometimes send
bogus IRS emails to some victims to support their bogus calls. Victims hear background noise of other calls being conducted to mimic a call site. After threatening victims with jail time or driver’s license revocation, scammers hang up and others soon call back pretending to be from the local police or DMV, and the caller ID supports their claim. If a resident receives a phone call from someone claiming to be from the IRS, here’s what they should do: If the resident knows they owe taxes or they think they might owe taxes, call the IRS at 800-829-1040. The IRS
employees at that line can help callers with a payment issue, if there really is such an issue. If a resident knows they don’t owe taxes or have no reason to think that they owe any taxes, then call and report the incident to TIGTA at 800-366-4484. The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office encourages taxpayers to be vigilant against phone and email scams that use the IRS as a lure. The IRS does not initiate contact with taxpayers by email to request personal or financial information. This includes any type of electronic communication, such as text messages and social media channels. The
IRS also does not ask for PINs, passwords or similar confidential access information for credit card, bank or other financial accounts. Recipients should not open any attachments or click on any links contained in the message. Instead, forward the email to phishing@irs. gov. For more information or to report a scam, go to irs. gov and type “scam” in the search box. More information on how to report phishing scams involving the IRS is available on the genuine IRS website, IRS.gov. For additional information, visit oceancountyprosecutor. org.
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Northern Ocean Habitat For Humanity To Host Family Fun Walk OCEAN COUNTY – Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity will host its first annual family fun walk, Walk to Build, on September 10, in conjunction with Lavallette Founder’s Day. Walkers will gather at Dover Avenue on the Lavallette boardwalk for a 3 mile walk to raise awareness and funds for affordable housing efforts in northern Ocean County. The Lavallette Founder’s Day celebration will follow on Bay Boulevard and Philadelphia Avenue from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Participants can register online at nohfh. com for $20, or the day of the event for $25. Event day registration will begin at 9 a.m. with the walk beginning promptly at 10 a.m. Proceeds will benefit those in need of safe, affordable housing in northern Ocean County. Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit housing ministry that brings people together to build homes, communities and hope in northern Ocean County. To date, the Northern Ocean County affiliate has completed 16 new homes, 60 Hurricane Sandy
critical home repairs and over 120 home repairs through its ‘A Brush with Kindness’ program. Currently, they are constructing two new affordable homes in Berkeley Township and Toms River on donated lots from Mayor Carmen Amato and Mayor Tom Kelaher. For more information and to find out how to get involved, ‘like’ Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity on Facebook, visit Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity at nohfh.com or call 732-228-7962. Lavallette Founder’s Day is a community event, organized for the purpose of giving back to the community of Lavallette. This event is funded through the efforts of the Lavallette Founder‛s Day Committee members, who solicit donations and contributions from local businesses and various other entities with the purpose of providing an event that will foster unity among the residents of the community, allowing them to celebrate themselves, each other, and the town within which they live.
Church To Hold Rally Day BRICK – The First Baptist Church of Laurelton is holding a Back to Church and Sunday School Rally Day on September 11. Worship will begin at 10 a.m. and activities
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Dream Dollars Raf�le To Raise Money For Scholarships BRICK – The Brick Township Chamber of Commerce Educational Foundation is once again sponsoring its “Dream Dollars Raffle.” The raffle is an opportunity for individuals to make their own dreams come true, as well as those of local students. The raffle is limited to 200 tickets, which are $100 each. The grand prize is $10,000 based on the sale of all the tickets. Lincoln O’Hare, president of the Brick Township Chamber of Commerce Educational Foundation, said “shares” of a ticket may be purchased as well as the full raffle ticket. He said, “We’ve had several winners
in past years who were groups of friends or co-workers.” The drawing for the winner will be held on October 20 at a special networking event at the River Rock Restaurant on Route 70 in Brick. The raffle has been a sellout in past years and the organizers urge those interested to call the Chamber of Commerce at 732-4774949 to purchase a ticket. The Educational Foundation has been awarding scholarships for continuing education for over 25 years and to date has exceeded $200,000 in awards to residents who are pursuing their dreams.
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Monmouth Medical Center Appoints Medical Director Of Emergency Department
LAKEWOOD – Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus has named Sreedar Raja, MD, as medical director of the Emergency Department. An attending emergency physician with Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus (MMCSC) since 2012, Dr. Raja works in conjunction with the Emergency Department team to ensure high-quality emergency medicine is provided to patients. MMCSC’s Emergency Department, which has been ranked among the top five percent in the nation for patient satisfaction by Press Ganey, is routinely recognized with high marks for its short wait times and high level of patient satisfaction. He will also oversee MMCSC’s Geriatric Emergency Medicine (GEM) unit, an integral service as the facility works toward meeting the more complex health needs of the growing elderly population in Ocean County. The stateof-the-art unit features an interdisciplinary team of providers specially trained in geriatric medicine and eight treatment rooms and amenities specifically designed to meet the unique needs of the geriatric population and their caregivers. “We aim to be the region’s destination of choice for emergency care, especially for older
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By Daniel Nee OCEAN COUNTY – A year after officials hailed an enforcement detail on a major, accident-prone county road as a success, law enforcement agencies announced they will refocus their efforts on the roadway. The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office will renew its detail along Route 539, which traverses the western portion of Ocean County, from Little Egg Harbor Township through Plumsted. “Last year’s initiative concluded with over 600 vehicle stops and zero fatalities for the 32 day effort,” said Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato. “The great news is that we have continued to see zero fatalities to date. We want to not only celebrate that success, but use the detail to educate drivers of the wonderful end
result of driving responsibly.” The new detail will run through August 28, officials said. A summer detail is important, Coronato said, because the 38 mile-long roadway is a major back artery for vacationers heading to both of Ocean County’s barrier islands. Officials promised “vigilant and aggressive enforcement of all those motor vehicle moving and equipment violations that are major contributory causes to crashes,” an announcement from prosecutor’s office spokesman Al Della Fave said. The detail will target improper passing, excessive speed, driving while under the influence, aggressive driving, improper turning, failing to yield, inattentive driving, disregarding of traffic signals, 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 will utilized unmarked police vehicles to report any aggressive and erratic driving to operating marked units. The detail comes as the county has sought to upgrade safety infrastructure on the two-lane road, which is prone to single-vehicle crashes as well as multi-vehicle crashes, often traced to vehicles moving into the opposite lane to pass slower drivers. Infrastructure improvements already completed include rumble strips in the centerline of the roadway, raised pavement markers to improve night time visibility, reflective striping, a high-friction road resurfacing and LED signs that are motion-activated and alert drivers to sharp curves in the roadway. The detail was initiated last year after 11 fatal crashes occurred on the roadway within a year. That was in addition to numerous nonfatal accidents that were still deemed serious in nature. During last year’s effort, there were more than 600 motor vehicles stops conducted during the detail, and no fatalities reported.
Library To Host Art Show & Sale BRICK – The “Art Renews the Spirit at the Jersey Shore” Art Show and Sale is coming to the Brick Library on September 17, from 6 to 9 p.m. This celebration will include 15 professional artists who will display a sampling of their finest working a variety of mediums including watercolor, oils, sculpture, photography and glass. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served throughout the evening. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased online at theoceancountylibrary.org/About/ OCLFoundation.htm or by calling Harry Applegate at 732-914-5407. All proceeds benefit the Ocean County Library Foundation, a 501C3 nonprofit serving all Ocean County residents.
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Meeting On Hearing Loss Problems In Babies, Seniors
MANALAPAN – Carrie Shapiro-Basen, New Jersey-licensed audiologist has served both pediatric and geriatric patients for the past quarter century. She will discuss hearing loss issues in both babies and seniors, at the September meeting of the Ocean-Monmouth Hearing Loss Support Group at the Manalapan Library. The September 11 meeting begins at 1:30
p.m. at the Manalapan Library, 125 Symmes Drive. All are invited, and there is no charge to attend. Projected CART captioning will be provided to aid hearing-challenged attendees. Shapiro-Basen has been practicing Audiology for the past 28 years after receiving her Bachelor of Arts degree from Brooklyn College of CUNY in 1985 and her Master of
Science degree in Audiology from Brooklyn College of CUNY in 1987. In addition to being a New Jersey-licensed audiologist, she is also a New Jersey-licensed hearing aid dispenser. Shapiro-Basen is currently working toward her Doctor of Audiology degree through the Arizona School of Health Sciences. She has worked at various acute care fa-
cilities as well as in various ENT practices in New York & New Jersey. The Ocean-Monmouth Hearing Loss Support Group is a local organization offering regularly-scheduled meetings and programs. The group offers emotional support, camaraderie, tips and techniques for living with hearing loss, and technical information about hearing assistance devices. Meetings are open to everyone, and provide a way to spend a few hours socializing with other hard-of-hearing individuals who share similar problems and concerns. For more information about the group, write to oceanmonmouthhla@yahoo.com.
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BRICK – The Ocean County Youth Partnership is a group for youths between ages 13 and 21 with a behavioral and/or emotional challenges or CMO families in the community. The members meet once a week to share personal experience, as well as support, and teach one another about mental illness and the struggles that come along with it. This group is confidential. The group meets at Ocean Partnership for Children, 1610 Route 88, every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Registration is required. Contact Ashley Majury at 732-678-8181 to register.
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Another Town Bans Engine Braking On Roads
By Jennifer Peacock Already banned in Freehold and Manchester, now slowing down or stopping the wrong way will cost big in Jackson Township. Engine braking—commonly known as “Jake braking” after the most popular system, Jacobs Vehicle Systems—is now illegal within the township except under very specific circumstances. The penalty for engine braking is up to a $2,000 fine and 15 days in jail. Engine braking is can reduce wear and tear on a truck. But it’s creating quality of life issues on the residential and rural streets that the large trucks drive and brake on, as the mechanics of the brake system create a loud noise. Still, they are a tool a trucker uses to safely navigate intersection traffic lights and stop signs, one said. The Jackson Times spoke with a now-retired trucker who spent years as an over-the-road and local driver, operating dump trucks and 18 wheelers. A former Jackson resident who has resided in Ocean County his whole life, he wished to not share his name but did talk about the necessity of the engine brake in diesel engines. “Jake brakes are absolutely fantastic. They are probably the best invention they’ve come up with for heavy trucks in 100 years,” he said. “The problem is, all these truck drivers don’t know how to use them. They abuse them. They shift with them, which you’re not supposed to do, because you beat the daylights out of your clutch and transmission.” He said the problem isn’t really the brake, but the lack of mufflers on the trucks. “That’s the problem with the Jake right now. Most of the noisy trucks are the ones with the guys running around with straight pipes on their trucks and then they kick in this Jake brake. It will break your eardrums. I don’t like it. I’ve never liked it. Put the mufflers back on your trucks and use the brakes when you have to use them. Other than that, slow down a little bit before you come to a corner. You don’t have to come up to a corner at 80 miles an hour and kick your Jake brake in.” Evergreen Court resident Donald Walker asked Council back in July to enact an ordinance against engine braking. The court is between two county roads, Routes 527 and 528.
“Any time of the day, early in the morning, during rush hour, late afternoon, all you hear are these trucks going down the road. They come up to the traffic light and all you hear is…” Walker said. “Can we get an ordinance passed or something to get that to stop? I know they use these engine brakes to slow down because they’re going too fast.” The new ordinance allows for engine braking in two circumstances: “where conventional vehicle brakes have failed, resulting in an emergency making necessary the use of engine braking; or emergency equipment being used for emergency purposes.” The township will be posting signs alerting drivers to the prohibition. Neighboring municipalities Freehold and Manchester prohibit engine braking. Manchester also has exceptions to its code, but engine braking is generally prohibited and can cost upwards of $500 for violations. Freehold has similar exceptions, but has fines of up to $2,000 or 90 days of jail or community service.
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OCEAN COUNTY – “As the summer quickly slips by, we are getting ready for this year’s Pretty in Pink/Handsome in Blue Day, which will take place on October 19. This special day, formally recognized as Pretty in Pink Day in Ocean County, will now focus on all cancers that affect both women and men. It will be a day to recognize, celebrate and remember those who have been affected by any type of cancer,” stated Ocean County Freeholder Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. Pretty in Pink/Handsome in Blue Day encourages all Ocean County residents to take the time to partake in this important day by wearing something pink or blue. This day is sponsored by the Ocean County Health Department, the Long Beach Island Health Department, the Ocean County Department of Human Services, the Ocean County Advisory Commission on the Status of Women, the Ocean County Board of Social Services, the Ocean/Monmouth Health Alliance and the Ocean County Library System, in addition to the Ocean County Freeholder Board. “Our Pretty in Pink/Handsome in Blue committee wanted to start by focusing on the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), which can ultimately cause cervical cancer in women and other types of cancer in men. There is a vaccine to prevent this and is recommended for boys and girls, at ages 11 and 12. Since this is also National Immunization Awareness Month and encourages parents to make sure their children are up-to-date on immunizations, we felt it
was appropriate to begin our campaign by focusing on HPV prevention as parents get their children’s’ vaccinations up-to-date before school begins,” said Daniel Regenye, Ocean County Health Department public health coordinator. The HPV vaccine was introduced in 2006 and HPV prevalence decreased 56 percent among female teenagers 14 to 19 years of age. About 79 million Americans, most in their late teens and early 20’s, are infected with HPV. Each year, about 14 million people become newly infected. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 19,000 cases of cancer caused by HPV occur in women, and cervical cancer is the most common. About 8,000 cases of cancer caused by HPV occur each year in men in the United States. Cancer often takes years, even decades, to develop after a person gets HPV. In many cases, HPV goes away on its own and does not cause any health problems. But when HPV does not go away, it can cause health problems like genital warts and cancer. There is no way to know which people who have HPV will develop cancer or other health problems. People with weak immune systems may be less able to fight off HPV and more likely to develop health problems from it. One of the best ways to avoid HPV is to get vaccinated against HPV. The vaccine is safe and effective, and again, recommended at ages 11 or 12. Visit the Ocean County Health Department’s website at ochd.org.
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Ingredients similar to aspirin were extracted from meadowsweet and willow bark centuries ago, but in 1899, salicin was altered into a patentable drug called aspirin. Aspirin was approved for the treatment of gout and rheumatic fever, but today we know it as an anti-clotting agent and pain reliever. Around 100 billion aspirin tablets are produced every year. Aspirin is a “salicylate” compound and millions of people are unknowingly allergic to salicylates, mainly because the foods that it occurs in naturally are not very similar. For example, broccoli, olives, Coca cola, breath mints, pistachios, mushrooms and coffee have nothing obvious in common, so you’d never trace a salicylate allergy to these foods. Yet, they all contain salicylates, similar to aspirin. So if you’re reactive to any of those foods, it’s a clue you might have a salicylate allergy. Salicylate are found in dozens of foods that aren’t similar. Symptoms that may occur include headaches, asthma, wheezing, nausea, diarrhea, stomach upset, itching, rash, swelling of your hands, feet or your face or sinus symptoms. Your throat may get itchy, painful or swollen, or your lips may swell. If you experience these or other symptoms, it could very well be the “aspirin” in your food, termed a salicylate allergy. People who know they are allergic to aspirin know to avoid other over-the-counter medications which may contain aspirin such as cold or flu remedies, antacids,
menstrual cycle pain-relievers, certain fizzy antacids, teething gel or toothache remedies. Some who are allergic to aspirin can actually eat some salicylate-rich foods without a problem. And then there’s a subset of people who eat foods and suffer, and don’t know why. And finally, there are some of you who need the benefits of aspirin, and want to eat salicylates through natural sources. So the following list of foods high in salicylate will serve a different purpose for all of you, depending on what category you fall into. Natural aspirin is found in the following: apples, apricots, avocados, blackberries, blueberries, broccoli, cantaloupe, cauliflower, cherries, chili peppers, cucumbers, currants, dates, dried herbs/spices, eggplant, figs, grapefruit, grapes, green peppers, guava, kiwi, licorice herb (candy is okay), meadowsweet, mint (gum, breath mints, toothpaste), all kinds of nuts, paprika, peaches, plums, prunes, radishes, raspberries, spinach, strawberries, turmeric, wine and .zucchini Fruits and vegetables are higher in salicylates when not fully ripe. You might be wondering why a handful of you can eat salicylate-rich foods when you are allergic to aspirin. It’s because aspirin contains an “acetyl” molecule on the compound because that acetyl group was attached to it in order to turn the natural herb into a drug. Naturally-occurring salicylates do not have this acetyl group and that’s what usually triggers the reaction.
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Marching Bands Schedule Practice Times
By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – Residents who live near the marching bands’ practice spaces should note the Marching Dragons and Marching Mustangs have announced their respective schedules. The township council granted waivers to each for the potential noise ordinance restrictions. T he Br ick High School marching band has no summer weekend practices planned. During their weekday practices, the earliest start time is 11 a.m. and goes no later than 9:30 p.m. They have week-
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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 Yaakov Elementary School, Kent Road.
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intersections. Officials from the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority said a meeting in Lakewood will soon be scheduled, for the public in those areas to give feedback on the corridor. That meeting, and one held August 23 in Toms River, is part of a year-long examination into the corridor with several open-house style sessions where the public can view the proposals, interact with staff and provide feedback. The latest plans would create turning lanes along Route 9, add sidewalks, define striping on the roads that intersect to Route 9, add traffic signals and move several bus stops away from corners. Among the recommendations: Create a turn lane from Route 9 northbound to West Whitty Road eastbound. Separate the right turn and left turn lanes on West Whitty Road. Create a left turn lane from Route 9 southbound to Church Road eastbound. Add a two-way left turn lane along Route 9 for traffic to enter businesses. Currently, with one lane in each direction, traffic waiting to turn left into a business is slowing the traffic behind it or vehicles are passing on the shoulder. Create a right turn lane from Route 9 northbound to Church Road eastbound. A traffic light at Stevens Road and Route 9. Combining the Route 9 northbound bus stops at Stevens and Church into one bus stop, placed midway between the two. Near the border with Lakewood, the creation of a left turn lane from Route 9 northbound to Locust Street westbound. Add two-way left turn lane starting at Locust
Street. Add right turn lanes on Locust Street to Route 9, for both directions. Add bus stops on both sides of Route 9 near Conifer Street. Heading north into Lakewood, toward the northern end of the study site, a left turn lane is recommended from Cross Street to Route 9 northbound. Add a left turn lane from Chestnut Street to Route 9 southbound. There’s also a recommendation to realign the intersection of Route 9 and Chateau/Broadway in Lakewood, and traffic signals and bus stop there, and adding a traffic signal at Oak Street. The suggestions come with an impact on property along Route 9, possibly eating into frontage of homes and businesses, but not nearly as much as the dualization of the highway would create, in adding additional lanes of traffic on the one-lane road. The dualization is off the table, officials said. The plans are available on the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority site, njtpa.org. According to the NJTPA, “the study aims to establish a long-term vision for the corridor; develop a package of low-cost, high-impact safety and operational solutions that can quickly be implemented; and develop a formal Access Management Plan to aid municipalities in regulating future development along the corridor.” The input gathered from these meetings will be included in a report, which is expected to be issued later this year. Additional information about the U.S. 9 Corridor Study in Lakewood and Toms River is available online at njtpa.org/ Route-9- Study. Members of the public who would like to provide feedback can email Route9Study@ njtpa.org.
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Persons passing away as residents of New Jersey may have their estates subject to potentially three “death taxes.” These taxes are the Federal Estate Tax (FET); the New Jersey Estate Tax (NJET) and the New Jersey Inheritance Tax (IT). This article will provide a brief overview of these death taxes. The Federal Estate Tax is an estate tax imposed by federal law. The bad news is that the FET tax rate is very high at 40 percent. However, the good news is that as part of the continuation of the Bush Tax cuts, the FET threshold has been raised and in this year (2016) the FET applies only to estates in excess of $5,450,000. The better news is that for a married couple, the threshold can be as high as $10,900,000 under certain circumstances. For the majority of persons reading this article, the FET is not a concern. The New Jersey Estate Tax was referred to as a “sponge tax.” This meant that a percentage of the FET was paid to the State of New Jersey. After the FET threshold was raised in 2002, the State clarified that the NJET would remain in effect for estates in excess of $675,000, no matter how high the threshold for the FET would become. There is no NJET for assets passing to a surviving spouse. Many individuals in the Ocean County area find that their estates are in excess of the NJET threshold. The good news is that the tax rate for the NJET is relatively low. For example, a $675,000 estate would be taxed at the rate of 3 percent. An estate of $1,000,000 would be taxed at the rate of 4.6 percent. As
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Garden State Radiation Oncology
Toms River Radiation Oncologist Dr. Bryan Eggert Fights The Good Fight For Patient Lives And Liberties By Joyce Blay Toms River radiation oncology specialist Dr. Bryan Eggert is not running for public office, but that hasn’t stopped him from advocating for his patients’ rights to government services. “I fight for my patients to get what they deserve,” he tells a visitor to his office. “I advocate for treatment and medical coverage.”
Dr. Eggert is an affiliate physician of Garden State Medical Center, a unique multi-specialty, out-patient medical facility serving the tri-state area. He also fights for the health and well-being of patients engaged in a personal battle with an implacable foe - cancer. For this staunch medical warrior, there is no retreat and no quarter given. “The general outlook for a cancer diagnosis is quite ominous,” Dr. Egger t says. “I think people need to understand and overcome that psychological barrier. A diagnosis of cancer is no longer the end of the world.” Many of Dr. Eggert’s patients are diagnosed with breast cancer. The West f ield, NJ native views their lives and their self-esteem his personal responsibility to rescue. “Isn’t empathy a doctor’s personal responsibility?” he asks rhetorically. “I provide emotional support, empathy, counseling. A patient diagnosed with cancer that comes here for radiological treatment will
University College of an ever-changing speMedicine. He also com- cialty of medicine. pleted a residency at Al“This field is evolving bert Einstein College of so quickly because it’s Medicine’s Department so highly technologicalof Radiation Oncology, ly oriented,” Dr. Eggert where he held the es- says. teemed position of Chief That hasn’t deterred Resident. the stalwart physician Following a career path from continuing to fight that took him far from the good fight on behalf his New Jersey roots, of his patients, to whom Dr. Eggert has come he offers this advice full circle and returned following a diagnosis of to the state of his birth cancer. to open an offi ce in “Take a deep breath,” Toms River. Dr. Eggert says. “We He couldn’t be hap- always fear the worst pier. if we don’t know more “I’ve been all over about it.” the country and the When asked what he general quality of this would tell New Jersey Accomplishing those area is excellent,” Dr. Governor Chris Christie little things is no small Eggert maintains. “The if he had the ear of the task. According to Dr. job was here and I liked state’s top bureaucrat, Egger t, they involve the area. It worked out Dr. Eggert laughs. “What wouldn’t I tell making numerous calls quite well.” Five days a week, Dr. him?” Dr. Eggert says in and filing the proper paDr. Bryan Eggert perwork with the correct Egger t wages a nev- response. er-ending public battle to For further information, ment with Dr. Eggert, call Toms River, NJ 08755, government agency. “A lot of government cut through government visit the Garden State Garden State Radiation is open Monday-Friday, bureaucrats will say, ‘Let red tape. He also wages Medical Center Web site Oncology at 732-440- from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The the daughter take care a never-ending personal at gsmedicalcenter.org. 1808. The office, located office is closed on Satof it’,” Dr. Eggert says. battle to stay on top of To schedule an appoint- at 512 Lakehurst Road, urday and Sunday. “But a lot of times, that’s overwhelming for family members.” But not for Dr. Eggert and his staff. The Renaissance physician prepared for a distinguished academic career by combining a rigorous medical education with a broad interest in liberal arts. Dr. Eggert is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of George Washington University in Washington, D.C., where he majored in Chemistry, but also excelled in Philosophy and English. In 1983, Dr. Eggert received his medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO. “That was a very intensive program,” he says of his medical education. Dr. Eggert completed his medical internship The office, located at 512 Lakehurst Road, Toms River, NJ 08755, is open Monday-Friday, from 8 a.m.and residency at Baylor 5 p.m. The office is closed on Saturday and Sunday. get all those soft things from me.” In addition to his professional responsibilities, Dr. Egger t also may arrange for delivery of social services, such as Meals On Wheels, or service calls from the Visiting Nurse Association. “I’d like to think I pick up on little things in order to treat the whole person,” he says.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of aUGUST 27-September 2
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your overconfidence can backfire. As this week unfolds your business sense and people skills might periodically abandon you. Avoid making impulse purchases and pass up a chance for a passing fling or one night stand. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): A steady hand at the rudder is needed. You may need to fight off the urge to do something slightly impetuous. Wait until the second half of the week when your business sense is stronger to make crucial decisions. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): When inspiration calls, answer the phone. You may gather ideas that can make your work easier or your wallet fatter. The first half of the week might not be the best time to negotiate or to deal with partners. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Fulfill your fantasies by focusing on a friendly face. A companion could seem to have a crystal ball that helps you visualize how to accomplish a worthy goal. Put business and financial ideas into action during the second half of the week. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): A budget designed for beer might not support a taste for champagne. You may be attracted to fads or quickly fading fashions early in the week. If you are patient you will find a shrewd way to obtain what you want. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The best way to stay within a budget is to limit spending. Money can easily slip through your fingers in the week ahead so avoid impulsive spending sprees. A partner or loved one might do something you did not expect.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): If you start comparing notes on who has what, a competition may begin. As this week unfolds you can use your people skills to widen your network of supporters. Focus on being true blue, honest and completely sincere. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Mind your own business. You will mind your business best in the last half of the week. Until then remain alert for situations where your cash could be at risk. A loved one could be slightly unpredictable for a day or two. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Don’t let fears get the best of you. In the week to come you must avoid arguments and misunderstandings at all costs. If you focus on being a real friend, even with family members, you can bypass a potential rift. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You can only control the part of the world that is under your control. A family member may have a different idea about what constitutes sound financial practices. In the week ahead put a muzzle on your control freak side. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Money is green but doesn’t grow on trees or even bushes. Restrain the urge to buy something on an impulse. A sudden change in a family situation might motivate you to be more businesslike in the week ahead. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Good friends are far and few between. Share your wants and needs with a trusted buddy to put things in perspective. In the week ahead avoid misunderstandings with loved ones. Wait until the dust settles to make your move.
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CLASSIC SHRIMP SCAMPI Serves 4 1 1/4 pounds (625 g) large shrimp, about 20 per pound (.5 kg), peeled with tail fins left intact, and deveined Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter 4 large cloves garlic, finely chopped 3 shallots, finely chopped 1/2 cup (125 mL) dry white wine 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 to 3 pinches crushed red pepper flakes 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley 3 cups (750 mL) cooked white or brown rice Pat the shrimp dry. Arrange them on a platter or tray. Season all over with salt and black pepper. Sprinkle evenly with flour and toss to coat. Heat a heavy large skillet over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and heat until it
just starts to smoke. Add the shrimp. Cook until they turn pink on the bottom, about 1 1/2 minutes. Using tongs and working quickly, turn the shrimp over. Cook until uniformly pink, about 1 minute longer. Transfer the shrimp to a plate. Add 1 tablespoon each of the olive oil and the butter to the skillet; stir over medium-high heat until the butter melts. Add the garlic and shallots; saute for 2 minutes, stirring and scraping to dislodge the pan deposits. Add the wine and bring to a boil, stirring and scraping to deglaze, until the sauce begins to thicken, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice and remaining tablespoons of butter. Season to taste with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Add the shrimp and parsley to the sauce. Toss to warm the shrimp through and coat them with the sauce. If the sauce seems too thick, stir in a little water to thin. Transfer the rice to 4 serving plates, quickly molding it first in lightly oiled ramekins or custard cups if you like. Or simply spoon and mound it. Arrange the shrimp around and on top of the rice on each plate. Spoon the sauce over the shrimp. Serve immediately.
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