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Vol. 22 - No. 15 Your FREE Weekly Hometown Newspaper | Serving Bayville, Berkeley, Beachwood, Pine Beach, Ocean Gate and South Toms River September 17, 2016
A New Park With A Dedicated Purpose
–Photos by Bob Vosseller Ocean Gate dedicated a new park with 9/11 memorial and World Trade Center steel as part of the anniversary ceremony of the attacks.
By Bob Vosseller OCEAN GATE – While communities across the country recalled the horrific impact of the events of September 11, 2001 during countless 15th anniversary ceremonies, the borough of Ocean Gate made new history with the dedication of a small park which includes a memorial
monument and plaque. The idea of creating the park and memorial, which includes two beams of steel to symbolize the Twin Towers and three cherry trees to symbolize the airplanes used to strike the Twin Towers and the Pentagon on 9/11, came from resident Tom (Park - See Page 4)
Berkeley Cuts Ribbon On Fire�ighters Memorial
–Photo courtesy Berkeley Township The Berkeley Township Volunteer Firefighter’s Memorial was unveiled September 7 at Veterans Park. By Catherine Galioto BERKELEY – The newest element at Veterans Park honors firefighters and provides a place to remember and memorialize these volunteers. The three different fire companies in Berkeley Township came together to raise money to build a memorial for their fallen brothers, which is now in place at Veterans Park with continued efforts to grow the dedicated pavers section and add other statues. The memorial was unveiled in a ceremony (Firefighters - See Page 4)
Coyote Sightings Berkeley Township Celebrates Community Day By Bob Vosseller non-stop fun for all ages,” Frequent, But BERKELEY – An annual Mayor Carmen Amato said. celebrat ion of com mu n it y The day’s activities started Not Uncommon groups, volunteers, local busi- at 11 a.m. and included chilnesses and lots of fun, Berke- dren’s entertainment, cartoon This Summer ley Community Day again characters, kiddie rides, face
By Courtney McCann OCEAN COUNTY – For fans of Looney Tunes, the coyote is an animal that calls the desert home and spends its time chasing extremely large and fast birds. But as local residents are quickly becoming aware, coyotes are actually very common in New Jersey. This summer several Ocean and Monmouth County towns have reported coyote sightings, leading many (Coyote - See Page 5)
–Photo by Bob Vosseller Children’s rides proved popular during Community Day.
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took hold at Veterans Park. It was more than just a day in the park on September 10, it was a day for residents to have some fun, local organizations to showcase what they do, and attendees to share pride in the history of the township. “We look forward to Berkeley Community Pride Day every year. It’s a day that features
painting, games and prizes. Interacting with residents that day were four costumed mascots which represented each of the school district’s elementary schools. Mike Conforti, an assistant pr incipal at Bay ville Elementary, said the mascots – a bulldog, bear, bee and panther (Celebrates - See Page 5)
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BARNEGAT
9/29/16 Thursday 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Barnegat Library – 112 Burr Street 10/19/16 Wednesday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Brighton at Barnegat – Clubhouse 35 Brighton Road*
BAY HEAD
10/01/16 Saturday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Bay Head Fire Department – 81 Bridge Avenue
BEACHWOOD
10/21/16 Friday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Beachwood Community Center – 147 Compass Ave
BERKELEY
10/28/16 Friday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Berkeley Township Municipal Building 627 Pinewald Keswick Road
BERKELEY-TR ADDRESS
9/14/16 Wednesday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Holiday City Carefree – Clubhouse 98 Bananier Dr.* 9/23/16 Friday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Silver Ridge Park West – Clubhouse West 145 Westbrook Dr. 10/05/16 Wednesday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Holiday City West – Clubhouse 45 Cabrillo Blvd. 10/11/16 Tuesday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Holiday City South – Clubhouse South 139 Santiago Dr.
BRICK
9/28/16 Wednesday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Princeton Commons - Clubhouse 71 Brushy Neck Drive 10/02/16 Sunday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Brick Presbyterian Church – Family Life Center 111 Drum Point Road 10/04/16 Tuesday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Lions Head North - Clubhouse 200 Courtshire Dr.*
JACKSON
9/20/16 Tuesday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Greenbriar Winding Ways – Community Clubhouse 81 North Baker Drive 11/01/16 Tuesday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Melvin Cottrell Center – 45 Don Connor Blvd.
LACEY
9/29/16 Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM The Church of Saint Pius X – 300 Lacey Road
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LAKEWOOD
9/24/16 Saturday 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM New Life Christian Center – 211 East 4th St. 9/26/16 Monday 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Eleanor Levovitz – Senior Citizen Apts. 500 Clifton Ave. 11/02/16 Wednesday 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Lakewood Library – 301 Lexington Ave
LAVALLETTE
10/20/16 Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Lavallette First Aid Squad Building Bay Boulevard & Washington Avenue
LITTLE EGG HARBOR
9/19/16 Monday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Little Egg Harbor Twp. – Community Center 319 W. Calabreeze Way
MANCHESTER
9/13/16 Tuesday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Crestwood 2 – Harmony Hall – 470 Route 530 9/15/16 Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Cedar Glen Lakes – Lakeside Hall 100 Michigan Avenue 10/07/16 Friday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Whiting United Methodist Church – 55 Lacey Rd. 10/19/16 Wednesday 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Cedar Glen West – Recreation Hall – Robin Lane 10/25/16 Tuesday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Cedar Glen Homes – Recreation Hall 1848 Ridgeway Road
OCEAN GATE
10/21/16 Friday 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Ocean Gate Municipal Bldg. – 801 Ocean Gate Ave
OCEAN TWP.
10/14/16 Friday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Ocean Township Community Center 239 11th Street
PLUMSTED
9/21/16 Wednesday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Plumsted Township Municipal Bldg. 121 Evergreen Rd. 10/19/16 Wednesday 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Plumsted Library – 119 New Egypt Allentown Rd.
POINT PLEASANT
10/13/16 Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Senior Beehive at Saint Martha’s Church 3800 Herbertsville Road 10/25/16 Tuesday 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Point Pleasant Library – 834 Beaver Dam Road
OCEAN COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS
John P. Kelly, Director • Gerry P. Little, Deputy Director John C. Bartlett, Jr. • Virginia E. “Ginny” Haines Joseph H. Vicari
OCEAN COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS
John J. Mallon, Chairperson • Senator Robert Singer, Vice Chairperson Richard Work, Secretary-Treasurer • Carol Blake, RN Christopher J. Dasti • Maurice “Mo” B. Hill, Jr., D.M.D. Veronica Laureigh • Henry Mancini • Ruthanne Scaturro Gerry P. Little, Freeholder Liaison
SEASIDE PARK
10/26/16 Wednesday 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Tri-Boro First Aid – 6 J Street
STAFFORD
9/27/16 Tuesday 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Ocean Acres Community Center 489 Nautilus Dr. 10/05/16 Wednesday 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Stafford Library – 129 Main St. (Route 9) 10/24/16 Monday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Fawn Lakes Clubhouse 6 Sycamore Road 10/26/16 Wednesday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Southern Ocean Resource Center 179 S Main Street (Route 9)
TOMS RIVER
9/15/16 Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM County Connection – (Inside Ocean County Mall)* 1201 Hooper Avenue 9/27/16 Tuesday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Ocean County College – Health Sciences Bldg Rm 115/116
9/29/16 Thursday 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Shenandoah Commons 2405 Mount Hood Lane
10/06/16 Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Toms River Senior Center 652 Garfield Avenue 10/12/16 Wednesday 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Toms River Library – Green Room 101 Washington Street 10/13/16 Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM County Connection – (Inside Ocean County Mall)* 1201 Hooper Avenue 11/03/16 Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Saint Justin’s Church 975 Fischer Blvd. 11/17/16 Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM County Connection – (Inside Ocean County Mall)* 1201 Hooper Avenue
TUCKERTON
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Fitzgerald who was a fireman who responded to the scene that day. Fitzgerald serves as the borough’s director of emergency management. Fitzgerald said that due to the volunteer efforts of many people and generosity of various local firms who provided their services the cost of the park came to only $1100. “I want to thank the support of the mayor and council and everyone who made this possible and in such a short amount of time. It really kicked into gear right after the Fourth of July,” Fitzgerald said. “This is a new 9/11 story for all of us to be part of,” Fitzgerald said. He added that a 14 foot beam from the north tower site was cut in half and used to mount the memorial plaque. “This project came together quickly, it was developed within a few months and today’s program involves representation from our police and fire departments, our civic association, historical society, yacht club, the Ocean Gate Beach and Boardwalk group, the local Boy Scouts Troop and the Sheriff’s Department Explores Youth unit,”
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at the park, September 7. The township said efforts were led by Chairman Pat Piccoli, Ex-Chief of the Manitou
Councilman Bruce Cox said. Cox credited Fitzgerald for organizing the day’s two hour ceremony which included several guest speakers Mayor Paul Kennedy, Freeholder Virginia “Ginnie” Haines and Ocean County Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy. It was the Boy Scouts and Explorers who unveiled the monument during the morning program. Retired New York City Fire Department and current borough resident Lieutenant John Giunta provided an emotional recollection of the day. He and fellow firefighters responded to the scene of Twin Towers attack early on. “We were responding to the collapse of the fi rst building and we were traveling through the tunnel when the second collapse happened. We thought that the tunnel had been struck as well. Timing is everything,” Giunta said. Giunta said that he spent six months assisting with recovery efforts at Ground Zero. He currently suffers from reduced lung capacity due to exposure to the materials that were at the recovery scene. “I’m doing alright but I had to retire from the department. I lost a lot of friends in 9/11. I lost 10 very close friends and many others who I
was acquainted with. It is still hard to think and talk about.” Sheriff Mastronardy, a former borough resident, said his department was working to make the county as well protected today as possible. “Our lives changed after 9/11. The Sheriff’s Department is working diligently to make you and the rest of the county safe and I am very glad to see the young people involved in the Explorers group be as dedicated as when I was 5-year’s old and wanting to a police officer.” Several religious speakers were part of the ceremony including Pastor Phil Salerno from Breakaway Ministries of Ocean Gate. Salerno said that after 9/11, “We felt so violated as a nation and yet it brought us closer.” Borough Police Chief Reece Fisher agreed with that sentiment saying during his presentation that “the worst of times bring out the best in people.” “This is something that should be remembered every day. Some of us watched it on the news, some of us lost family or friends. Those of us old enough will always remember where we were at the time it happened,” Fisher added. Mayor Kennedy said that he’d like to see the events of September 11 covered in more
detail in school history books. “Children should be taught this. This park will always be here as a remembrance.” Patriotic songs and ballads of hope were sung by residents Terri O’Neil, Kelli Fitzgerald and Xana Smith. Members of the Shamrock and Thistle Pipe and Drum Corps also performed during the program and refreshments were served by the borough’s historical society. The mayor said the park was primarily paid for through volunteers and monetary and material donations, with all the trees, shrubs, pieces of steel and concrete were donated or had donations pay for them.
–Photo by Bob Vosseller Ocean Gate resident and former New York City Fireman Lt. John Giunta places a wreath at the newly unveiled memorial during the park dedication on September 11.
Park Volunteer Fire Company; Co-Chairs Jim Murray and John Anderson of the Bayville Volunteer Fire Company and Charles Bunnell of the Pinewald Pioneer Fire Company. With marble dedicated to each of the fire companies, listings such things as the
names of former chiefs in the firehouse’s history, the area also includes benches, flagpoles, and a statue of folded turnout gear with the names of the fallen firefighters, such as Eugene Furey, who died in the line of duty in 1988.
The Berkeley Township Volunteer Firefighter’s Memorial is still selling bricks to raise funds to complete the project. Visit BTVFM.org or send donations to Berkeley Township Volunteer Firefighter’s Memorial, PO Box 266 Bayville, NJ 08721.
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to wonder if there has been a surge in the state’s coyote population. In July a Manchester Township man received stitches after being bitten by an aggressive animal police believed may have been a coyote. The following month, Wall Township police sent an alert to residents confirming coyote sightings in the areas of Orchard Crest Boulevard and Paynters Road. Last year, Berkeley Township and South Toms River issued alerts after residents encountered aggressive coyotes around South Toms River elementary school and in Holiday City neighborhoods. These incidents have led other towns to issue alerts to residents and advise them what to do in the event of a coyote sighting in their area. But while the growing number of reports may seem unusual, Larry Hajna, spokesman for the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) said it’s actually quite common to hear about
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– have been around for at least 15 years a nd have be e n a boost for st ude nt morale and promoting events in the district. “For events like this they are perfect,” Conforti said.
The Berkeley Times, September 17, 2016, Page 5 coyote sightings in the Garden State. “Coyotes are part of our landscape here in New Jersey,” Hajna said. “They’re found in virtually every type of environment we have in the state, including suburban and urban areas.” As far as the number of sightings being reported this summer, Hajna said that while the DEP has not seen a significant surge in the coyote population, the number of coyotes has steadily increased from year to year, as they do not have natural predators in the area. And while they can be hunted, there is not a lot of interest in coyotes from the hunting community. Coyotes also tend to travel in groups that move from one community another, Hajna said, which would explain why a number of coyotes seem to be popping up in the same region at once. “And there’s also more awareness on the parts of the community and local law enforcement,” said Hajna. “So more towns are reporting sightings and putting out information to residents.” There is some benefit to having coyotes
in the area, as they help to keep the rodent population under control by hunting and eating mice, rabbits and other small animals. But they can also present danger, in some rare cases attacking domestic pets or even small children. According to Wall Township Police Public Information Officer Lieutenant Greg Carpino, the township has not had any more sightings since August. But police are continuing to raise the level of awareness about coyotes in their community. “We are very proactive with public information, particularly information that pertains to the safety of our community,” Carpino said. The DEP recommends that residents follow these guidelines to avoid conflicts with coyotes: Never feed a coyote. Deliberately feeding coyotes puts pets and other residents in the neighborhood at risk. Feeding pet cats and/or feral (wild) cats outdoors can attract coyotes. The coyotes feed on the pet food and also prey upon the cats. Put garbage in tightly closed containers
that cannot be tipped over. Remove sources of water, especially in dry climates. Bring pets in at night. Put away bird feeders at night to avoid attracting rodents and other coyote prey. Provide secure enclosures for rabbits, poultry, and other farm animals. Pick up fallen fruit and cover compost piles. Although extremely rare, coyotes have been known to attack humans. Parents should monitor their children, even in familiar surroundings, such as backyards. Install motion-sensitive lighting around the house. Clear brush and dense weeds from around dwellings - this reduces protective cover for coyotes and makes the area less attractive to rodents and rabbits. Coyotes, as well as other predators, are attracted to areas where rodents are concentrated like woodpiles. If coyotes are present, make sure they know they’re not welcome. Make loud noises, blast a canned air siren, throw rocks, or spray them with a garden hose.
Members of the township’s scouting community were out in force promoting their organization and fundraising. You could enjoy funnel cakes from the stand of Cub Scout Troop 76 along with chicken wi ngs, f i res and cold d rin ks. Pierogis proved popular for Boy Scout Troop 83 of Bayville who
were selling them to hungry attendees. “This year we had record crowds at all of ou r events. As always ou r non-profit community groups are here selling food as fundraisers for their organizations,” Mayor Amato said. Berkeley Pride Day, formally Founders Day, which was changed by the
township’s late Mayor Bill Zimmerma n n i n 1991, “is a d ay where all residents come together to show their c o m m u n i t y p r i d e ,” M a yo r A m a t o added. The day’s fun concluded with a f ireworks display at dusk signifying the conclusion of the summer season.
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Opinion
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Local Summer
Yes, during the summer, the beaches are crowded, boardwalks noisy, roads are congested and nightlife is wild. But the Jersey Shore has so much more to offer, and that’s especially true of that time of year referred to as Locals’ Summer, the weeks after Labor Day. The crowds may have thinned but the weather is just as nice. The waves are rolling and the sun is shining, although the pumpkin spice is back at the coffee shop – it’s a unique time of year at the Jersey Shore, and one that is ripe for enjoyment. Whether a giant slice or a creamsicle twist, the classic summer choices can still be found (and often year-round) on the boardwalks, which this time of year are hosting a variety of free festivals celebrating the season: the Beach Plum Festival at Island Beach State Park, Seafood Fest in Point Pleasant Beach, down to the Columbus Day Festival in Seaside Heights come October. The beach and the boards aren’t the only areas to enjoy: this is home to many parks and recreation areas offering a wide variety of
activities for the family. Nature hikes, lighthouses, playgrounds, open spaces, camping, to name a few. And don’t forget about the natural gem that is the Barnegat Bay and the countless opportunities for fun that it provides. Go seining, boating, fishing or crabbing, or of course, swimming. The possibilities are endless when it comes to recreation here. If you travel to the western side of the county, you can see why New Jersey is known as The Garden State. Acres upon acres of farmland abound, growing everything from corn to tomatoes to strawberries and blueberries. So take the family for a drive to a U-pick farm and pick up some Jersey Fresh produce for supper. You will be supporting local farmers plus the kids will have a blast. While the tourism economy is grateful to the visitors who make their way to the Jersey Shore each summer, there is so much more available to experience at the Jersey Shore than meets the visitor’s eye. Enjoy Local Summer now before the sun sets on this wonderful time of year.
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Letters To The Editor Thank You For Your Service It is with a heavy heart that I would like to reflect on the tragic loss of the five brave police officers of the Dallas Police Department that went to work in the mor ning, knowing they were going to be in harm’s way when protecting protesters’ rights to assemble and their free speech under the First Amendment. The officers would not have known they would not be coming home to their wives and children when they were assassinated by a ruthless gunman who acted with the intention of killing white police officers. These officers had no chance against the type of assault weapon and armor-piercing rounds the gunman used; the ammunition went through their bulletproof vests. I think that these types of weapons should be banned for the protection of all people. However, I do respect the Second Amendment under the Constit ution of the United States that gives citizens the right to bear arms. After watching the graphic images of the shootings in Baton Rouge and St. Paul, I could see why people were outraged and I feel that all lives matter regardless if you are white, black, Hispanic, Asian or any other ethnic group. We need a kinder and gentler world where people can have the expectation of going to work and not be in harm’s way. We are
all God’s children, and we need peace on earth and good will to all men and women. In less than one month, three more officers lost their lives in Baton Rouge. Why? Retired Det. Sgt. Bert Lundberg Whiting
What Is An Aquifer Sometimes in the summer the heat index is in the triple digits. It is also the time when grass goes dormant. However, there are so many people on the East Coast who defy this natural consequence of summer and water their yards every day, sometimes for a complete hour. The justif ication is that this is free water coming from a personal well and so they have the right to do this. Meanwhile, in so many parts of the United States water is not free. In fact, it is almost nonexistent due to years of severe drought. “So what?” some people say. “That doesn’t concern us.” However, it wasn’t too long ago that part of New Jersey also suffered from a d rought and it could happen again. Additionally, there are places in New Jersey that have dried up wells and some even have salt water in them. Therefore, having a personal well does not guarantee it will always have
water in it or be free from salt water. These same wells drain the water from the aquifer that takes years to recoup its losses. Speaking of aquifer, I wonder how many people even know what an aquifer is? Pat Reed Toms River
Back To School Food With the new school year starting, parents’ to-do lists are now filled with shopping for school clothes, school supplies and school food. That’s right – school food! In past years, our nation’s schools were used by the USDA as a dumping ground for surplus meat and dairy commodities. It is neither a surprise nor coincidence that one-third of our children have become overweight or obese. Such dietary mistakes at an early age become lifelong addictions, raising their risk of heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. Then came President Obama’s Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 requiring double the servings of fruits and vegetables, more whole grains, less sodium and fat, and no meat for breakfast. The guidelines are supported by 86 percent of Americans. Most U.S. school districts now offer vegetarian options. More than 120 schools including the entire school districts of Balti-
more, Boston, Buffalo, Detroit, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Oakland, Philadelphia and San Diego have implemented Meatless Monday. Some schools have dropped meat from their menu altogether. As parents, we need to involve our own children and school cafeteria managers in promoting healthy, plant-based foods in our own schools. Going online and searching for “vegetarian options in schools” provides lots of good resources. Hal Tubbs Toms River
Epipen Prices As a pharmacist for 58 years I have seen what has happened to drug prices since the begin ning of insu rance coverage for prescriptions. The price of Epipen has gone from hardly nothing when introduced to $615 for two pens. Why? Because insurance will pay. Because the public could not afford the about-$100 copays, they give you a coupon for the copay. T he y k now for s u r e that if insurance did not pay they would be out of business. This is happening with hundreds of medications. The public couldn’t care less as long as someone else is paying: employers and higher premiums. Paul Schneider Pharmacist Howell
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Capitol Comments 9th Legislative District
Senator Christopher J. Connors • Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf • Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove Senator Christopher J. Connors
Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf
Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove
Connors, Rumpf And Gove Want SouthSTAR Emergency Helicopter Transport Restored For South Jersey
NEW JERSEY – Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove are calling for the reinstatement of SouthSTAR, the unit of the Jersey Emergency Medical Shock Trauma Air Rescue providing emergency transpor t to southern New Jersey for trauma patients through the use of medically equipped helicopters. Connors, Rumpf and Gove sent the following letter to New Jersey Department of Health Commissioner
Cathleen D. Bennett regarding SouthSTAR and the delegation’s deepening concern that South Jersey residents are being treated disparately as compared to North Jersey residents: This outreach is to emphasize our Delegation’s deepening concerns that the unit of the Jersey Emergency Medical Shock Trauma Air Rescue assigned to South Jersey, SouthSTAR, has ceased providing emergency transport for trauma patients through the use of medically-equipped helicopters.
Despite the unforeseen ci rcu mst ances that led to the discontinuation of SouthSTAR services, there is an obvious and urgent need to take corrective action in the interest of public safety for those affected. While we recognize that the use of private helicopter service by medical facilities has increased over the past several years, the present situation continues to raise significant alarm for a number of our constituents fearful that lifesaving medical services will be unavailable to them.
Adding to the level of discontentment among South Jersey residents is that the NorthSTAR service remains operational to service North Jersey residents. Justifiably, our constituents take issue with not only the loss of service, but by the continuance of a state-imposed surcharge on motor vehicle registrations that is dedicated to this service to which they are no longer entitled to simply due to living in the southern part of the state. There is a compelling argument that the South-
STA R ser v ice is more critically needed in South Jersey given South Jersey’s more rural geography. Helicopter transport may be in greater demand for persons requiring emergency medical care on account of the greater distances to medical facilities as compared to the northern part of the state which is more urbanized. To the extent that our constituency is being underserved and treated disparately, we are, accordingly, calling on the state to reinstate the SouthSTAR
service and thereby filling the existing gap in emergency medical helicopter services for South Jersey residents. Reinstating this service would be consistent with the Department’s commitment to ensuring that all residents, regardless of where they live in the state, have access to critical medical services. Thank you, in advance, for your attention to this important communication. As always, we look forward to working jointly with you in service to the people of the 9th Legislative District.
From The Desk Of Congressman Tom MacArthur: Legislators: Medicare Reimbursements For Rural NJ Hospitals Need To Align With Other States
Congressman Tom MacArthur NEW JERSEY – Congressman Tom MacArthur (R-N.J.-03) and Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) announced a legislative fix for New Jersey hospitals in rural communities being denied equitable Medicare reimbursement rates. This will allow Deborah Heart and Lung Center in Burlington County to continue its mission of providing patients with access to high-quality care. “The care Deborah provides for ou r residents is among the best in the nation, and I’m pleased to partner with Senator
Menendez on this important legislative fix to ensure Deborah can continue providing state-of-the-art health care and services to our community,” said MacArthur. “Our bipartisan legislation will make sure rural hospitals like Deborah, are never punished for serving the seniors in our communities.” “The legislation we’re announcing today is a continuation of the work I’ve done throughout my entire tenure in the United States Senate on behalf of New Jersey’s hospitals and the patients they serve,” said Menendez. “Debor a h’s mission of providing the best cardiac, pulmonary and vascular care—while never once billing a patient—is the model of what a hospital should be, and I will continue my efforts to
ensure the Medicare program doesn’t discriminate against hospitals in New Jersey and other all-urban states. I’ve been working closely with Deborah and the Department of Health and Human Services for years to ensure they’re not unfairly penalized due to the fact New Jersey is an all-urban state. This legislat ion will ensu re that federal law equitably recognizes our hospitals.” The Fair ness for Our Hospitals Act would close an unfair loophole in federal law that prevents rural hospitals in smaller states, l i ke New Jer sey, f rom receiving fair Medicare reimbursement levels from the Medicare Dependent Hospital Program. New Jersey is designated as one of only three “all-urban” states, along
with Delaware and Rhode Island. As a result, local hospitals that would otherwise qualify, like Deborah, are denied additional Medicare reimbursements; this inequality is unfair and against the intent and goals of the Medicare program. To qualify for rural MDH payments, the hospital must be in a rural area; have 100 or fewer beds during the cost reporting period; cannot already be classified as Sole Community Hospital (another rural-only hospital designation); and at least 60
percent of its patients use Medicare. Deborah is a not-forprofit specialty hospital dedicated to cardiac and pulmonary care located in the heart of New Jersey’s Pine Barrens. It accepts Medicare and other insurance, but has traditionally provided its patients with high-quality care at zero out-of-pocket expense. “We are thankful that our representatives in Congress have championed our cause,” said Deborah President and CEO Joseph Chirichella. “Tak-
ing action to right this wrong will help Deborah to continue to care for the large number of Medicare patients that come to us from our surrounding rural areas.” MacArthur and Menendez introduced The Fairness for Our Hospitals Act in their respective Houses in July. It is cosponsored by Reps. Pascrell, Jr. and John Carney (D-Del.) in the House of Representatives and Sens. Booker, Tom Carper (D-Del.) and Ch ristopher Coons (D-Del.) in the Senate.
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Seaside Heights To Hold Annual “QUE by the SEA”
SEASIDE HEIGHTS – However you call it, barbecue or barbeque, BBQ, Bar-B-Q or Bar-B-Que, cooking food over an open flame is practically an American way of life. Come watch, taste and pick personal favorites at the Eighth Annual Que by the Sea BBQ Festival and Competition on Grant Avenue in Seaside Heights from September 16 through 18. The 8th annual Que by the Sea BBQ Festival will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. on September 16, 10 a.m. to 10p.m. on September 17, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on September 18. Admission is free. New to the event is Buck-A-Bone that allows the general public to purchase tickets for 2 oz. samples that are provided by participating competition teams in the Grant Avenue Municipal Parking Lot. Samples will be served from noon to 10 p.m. on September 17 and from noon to 6 p.m. on September 18. Tickets will be sold during festival hours at the Buck-A-Bone tent on Grant Ave. Tickets cost $2 for a
2oz. sample. The Kansas City Barbeque Society sanctions the fun-filled main competition on September 18 which includes competitors from all over the tri-state area. Competitors compete in four categories for $13,000 in prize money and awards. The categories include: chicken, ribs, pork, and brisket. Winners are chosen by KCBS certified judges based on appearance, taste, and tenderness. An awards ceremony will commence at 4 p.m. on the Grant Avenue stage to announce the Grand Champion, Reserve Grand Champion and top 10 places in each of the four categories. The Kansas City Barbeque Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and enjoying barbeque. It is the world’s largest organization of barbeque and grilling enthusiasts. The KCBS mission is to celebrate, teach, preserve, and promote barbeque as a culinary technique, sport and art form. For more information visit kcbs.us.
South Toms River EMS Monthly Call Statistics For August:
SOUTH TOMS RIVER – The South Toms River EMS had a total of 90 incidents in August. Forty-seven calls were in the primary coverage area; 12 calls were turned over to another squad; three calls were canceled by the police department prior to the EMS response; and one call was covered by Jackson EMS while members attended a member’s funeral. They had 33 requests for mutual aid with 22 of them being cancels. In addition officers or members assisted other towns on six occasions. The list of mutual aid requests and assists
by town: Beachwood – two answered, nine cancels, three assists. Pine Beach – one answered, two cancels. Holiday City – five answered, five cancels, one assist. Holiday Heights – one answered, three cancels. Berkeley – one answered, one assist. Silver Ridge Park – one answered, one cancel. Ocean Gate – one assist. Whiting – one cancel. For more information visit strfas.org.
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Bayville First Aid Reports Calls, Seeks New Members
BAYVILLE – The Bayville Volunteer First Aid Squad during the month of August responded to more than 138 calls for medical emergency and help from the citizens of Berkeley as well as Lacey, Forked River, Beachwood and Ocean Gate residents. The calls included: three calls due to abdominal pain; two CPR emergencies; 14 patients who were involved with motor vehicle accidents; three overdose patients; three patients that were a boater in distress and required first aid: 20 calls due to patients falling and required medical treatment; 13 patients who had respiratory problems; 25 calls for unconscious or patients who had seizures; 55 patients who had numerous medical emergency some requiring transportation to local hospitals.
The squad also welcomed one new cadet member and two new squad members who are now training to be able to respond to resident needs. They also have three members who are enrolled in the New Jersey State Emergency Medical Technician School at the Ocean County Fire Academy. Upon graduation from the school these three members will join our ranks as certified EMTs and be available to help the residents of the communities. New members are still being sought, especially those available 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., any new members for the Squad Cadet program (16 to 18 years old) and the Squad Auxiliary organization. For more information, visit bayvillefas@org or e-mail bayvillefirstaidsquad@outlook.com.
Holiday City South Women’s Club Trips BERKELEY – The Holiday City South Women’s Clubhas schedulaed trips. On September 28, they will host a trip to the Delaware Racetrack & Casino. The cost is $33 per person and includes the bus trip and $30 back in slot play. Lunch is on your own at Cracker Barrel. On October 9 at noon, they will host a trip to Bonco. The $13 donation covers lunch, tea, coffee and cake. On October 26, they will host a four-hour trip to the Renault Winery/Tropicana. There will be
a family style lunch, wine tasting, music and prizes, and $25 back in slot play. The cost is $57 per person. On May 29 to June 2, they will host a trip to Woodloch Pines. The cost is $685 for double, $731 for single and $556 for triple. On June 17 to 19, the will host a tour of Boston Harbor, Tall Ships Extravaganza. The cost is $550 per person, double, and $750 per person, single. For trip information, call Alice Patrizio at 732-286-2751.
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All You Can Eat Breakfast BAYVILLE – VFW Post 9503, located at 383 Veterans Blvd, will host an All You Can Eat breakfast from 8:30 to 11 a.m. on September 25. The monthly special is blueberry pancakes with assorted omelets, eggs to order, sausage, corned beef hash, toast and bis-
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Ocean County Hibernians Hosting Halfway To St. Patrick’s Day Event
OCEAN COUNTY – Ancient Order of Hibernians Ocean County Division 1 will host a Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day celebration on September 18 from 3 to 7 p.m. at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church Parish Hall located at 130 St. Maximilian Lane, off of Mule Road in Holiday City at Berkeley.
Tickets are $16 and include Irish entertainment by the Mike Byrne Band, coffee, cake, snacks and soft drinks. For tickets or more information call Jack Clarke at 732-341-7946 or Jack O’Shea at 732- 3419084.
H&M Potter PTA
BAYVILLE – The first PTA meeting of the year for H&M Potter will be held at 7 p.m. on September 19 in the All Purpose Room, 60 Veeder Lane. All are welcome and new members are always needed. The leaders for the year, Meghan Caravano, Second Vice President; Jocelyn Nasr,
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American Littoral Society News
BAYVILLE – The American Littoral Society will host a Lunch n’ Learn on Barnegat Bay Oyster Reef Programs from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on October 1 at The Shady Rest Restaurant 796 Atlantic City Blvd. Speakers from the Society and Stockton University will bring the latest on what the Littoral Society and its partners are doing to improve water quality in Barnegat Bay. The cost is $15. Attendees will learn about the Society’s shell recycling program, work on oyster and other restoration efforts in and around Barnegat Bay. Advance registration is required and space is limited. The deadline to RSVP is September 28. For more information or to register, visit tinyurl.com/hntpsd4.
The Society, along with the Princeton Hydro and the Ocean County Soil Conservation District invite the public to learn how the community can help improve water quality in Barnegat Bay through green infrastructure and other improvements that work with traditional stormwater management. The special educational workshop will be held at the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library on October 5 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. inside Mancini Hall, 101 Washington Street. Light refreshments will be served. This is a free event. Space is limited and registration is first come, first serve. RVSP no later than September 30. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/ hey6tfp.
Holiday City To Hold Gift Auction BERKELEY – Holiday City Berkeley First Aid Auxiliary will hold its annual gift auction from 1 to 5 p.m. on October 22 at the Holiday City West Clubhouse, 45 Cabrillo Blvd., Toms River. Doors will
open at noon. A $10 donation includes one ticket package. Refreshments are available for sale. For tickets or more information contact Claire Konig at 732-281-8873.
Football Fundraiser
BERKELEY – The Berkeley Youth Football and Cheer, in partnership with the Central Regional Touchdown Club, will host a gift auction at noon on November 13 at Woodlake Country Club, 25 New Hampshire Ave. in Lakewood.
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Country Fair WHITING – A Country Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on September 17 at Christ Lutheran Church, 40 Schoolhouse Rd. The crafters are crafting, the cooks are planning menus, bakers are deep in
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Running Club Schedules Race
SEASIDE HEIGHTS – The Ocean Running Club’s 39th Annual Seaside Half Marathon and 5K is scheduled for October 16. The races benefit the Tri-Boro First Aid Squad of Seaside Heights, Seaside Park, and Berkeley Twp. and the ORC Scholarship Fund. There are some exciting new changes to the race this year. The Half Marathon is flat and fast with a course that takes you from beach to bay. Starting at the Beachcomber Bar & Grill, runners will run south into Seaside Park with a few turns through the
residential neighborhood before running alongside the bay. Runners will then be directed north through the neighborhood, loop back to the boardwalk and run to the north end of Seaside Heights until back at the Beachcomber. But it doesn’t end there runners will repeat the same loop twice. The 5K race will be entirely along the boardwalk, starting north into Seaside Heights before turning south to finish at the Beachcomber Bar & Grill. For more information visit orcseasidehalf. com.
Fall For Your Garden
OCEAN COUNTY – Join the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Ocean County for the annual Fall Garden Day from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on September 30 at the Rutgers Cooperative Extension Building, 1623 Whitesville Rd. in Toms River. This year, along with door prizes, light refreshments and plant gifts, they are offering three garden-themed presentations. Learn what to plant to extend your growing season with fall veggies. They will show you how the right plants can add fall color and winter visual interest to your landscape.
Also, ticks will continue to be a problem, so learn how to protect yourself and the ones you love. After the presentations, there will be a culinary demonstration by two local chefs featuring how to make great use of fall veggies. A local author will teach you how to use containers to plant fall bulbs for a moveable feast of spring color. Learn why planting sunflowers is beneficial to you and your garden. The event is free but space is limited to the first 100 people.
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OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Historical Society will host a trip to the Camden Adventure Aquarium and World War II Battleship New Jersey on October 22. They will be departing from the society’s office at 26 Hadley St. in Toms River at 10 a.m. and returning at 6 p.m. The fee is $60 for members, $65 for nonmembers and $45 for veterans and children 18 years
old and younger who are accompanied by an adult. There are no refunds after October 14. The fee includes coach bus, admission to the Aquarium and Battleship, and bus driver’s gratuity. Lunch is on your own at the Aquarium Café. The battleship is not handicapped accessible. For reservations or information, call Jeff Schenker at 609-339-9134.
Explore Central Park And NY Museums Bus Trip
OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders is sponsoring a bus trip to the Central Park area and Museum Mile September 29. The bus departs at 8 a.m. from the Beach Complex at Ocean County Park, 659 Ocean Ave. in Lakewood. The return time is 6:30 p.m. Discover the many sites of the area, including the famous museums, movie sites and the Central Park Zoo. Restaurants in the area include the Boathouse and Tavern on the Green. Maps of the area and lists and prices of attractions to travel on your own will be supplied.
Popcorn Park To Hold Annual Humane Day
FORKED RIVER – The Associated Humane Societies Popcorn Park is holding its annual Humane Day Celebration Craft and Vendor Fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on September 17 and 18 at 1 Humane Way in Forked River. All proceeds go directly toward the care of the AHS Popcorn Park Animals. For more information call 609-693-1900.
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Abundant Grace Offers Revolution Youth Ministry
TOMS RIVER – Abundant Grace Youth Ministry: Revolution is a youth ministry dedicated to reaching out to the hearts and minds of the youth in the community; and to expand the relationship between God and youth. The team is comprised of passionate leaders who are going above and beyond for the youth in and out of the ministry. With a combined effort of passionate worship and sermons targeted towards the youth’s everyday life challenges, Revolution is the place for the youth to grow, prosper, and learn discipleship. From in-house worship to community outings, the sky’s the limit for Revolution, planning retreats to Spruce Lake, Harvey Cedars and many more. Dodgeball, lock ins and outs, camping, football, and laser tag are many of the fun and exciting events that Revolution will be hosting. Other than fun outreaches and a nonjudgmental environment, Revolution Youth focus on having an intimate relationship with God, where you and God can be together, speak together, and understand what God’s plan is for you. With a leader team that’s here to help further your relationship with God; and help the youth gain a deeper understanding of who God is. So if you’re wondering who God is and what his plan is for you, Revolution Youth Ministries is where you need to be. So what does it all come down to really? Love. An unconditional love like no other. That’s all it is. No fancy, extravagance, it’s all about loving people. It doesn’t matter what your background is or who you choose to worship. Revolution is where true unconditional love is shown. Praying and reaching out for the youth inside and out, we won’t stop until our last breath. For more information, visit abundant gracechurch.com/revolution-youth-group.
Craft And Flea Market Coming To Manchester Library MANCHESTER – The Friends of the Manchester Library are hosting a craft and flea market on September 24. It will take place in the library’s staff parking lot from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost of a reserved spot for your table (you must supply the table) is $15. The rain date is October 1, same time and place. For more information, call Naomi at 732-657-5534 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
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I saw the ugly effects of long-term antibiotics up close when we treated Sam’s bizarre symptoms that we thought were related Lyme disease, which come from tick bites. Lots of you are taking antibiotics now as well, and I want you to know that there’s so much more harm from these drugs than we ever thought possible. Everyone is aware of the assault that your stomach takes from antibiotics. You might think cramps and diarrhea are bad enough, but at least those are transient problems. Brand new animal research suggests these drugs trigger Type 1 diabetes, especially when toddlers take them. Keep in mind that back in 2015, a Denmark study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism correlated the use of antibiotics to type 2 diabetes in adults. From all of this, and other research, I think it’s safe to conclude that antibiotic usage increases risk for type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Antibiotics are doled out way too easily, and some of them can destroy your nerve fibers forever! If you’re a mom or dad, you don’t need me to tell you that some doctors are pretty quick to prescribe antibiotics for your kids who present with skin rashes, ear aches, sore throats or coughs. But between you and me (and about a million people reading my article today), they are just guessing! They don’t know for sure if the bug is a virus or bacteria! The antibiotics won’t work if your infection is viral, yet the prescription is handed out almost immediately. I think pediatricians and
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BEACHWOOD – Since Superstorm Sandy, the animals of the Cooper Environmental Center from Cattus Island County Park have been living at Jakes Branch County Park. These animals play an important role in educating people about the native reptiles and amphibians of Ocean County. Come in to the Animal Room at Jakes Branch County Park on the fi rst Saturday of the month from 1 to 2 p.m. and learn about the unique turtles and snakes found in our area. This event is free.
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OCEAN COUNTY – The Barnegat Bay Partnership, one of the country’s National Estuary Programs and housed locally at Ocean County College, has recently developed two educational tools to share with each municipality. The following links are resources for residents. Jersey-Friendly Yards is an online guide to beautiful, low-maintenance, and eco-friendly landscaping where homeowners will fi nd information about planting native species, reducing use of fertilizers and pesticides, conserving water, and improving overall yard health. The website
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OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation is sponsoring a Golf Tournament/Outing for adults and seniors at the Bey Lea Golf Course. The tournament will be played October 5. Check-in is at 8:30 a.m. The fee is $27 per person and includes green fees and awards. Golf carts are mandatory and the fee will be paid directly to the course on tournament day. The rain date is October 12. Please be available both days. Program # 323214-1A.
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SHREWSBURY – Enjoy an evening of blackjack, craps, roulette and other classic casino games at Casino Night hosted by United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties’ Women’s Leadership Council from 6 to 10 p.m. on October 6 at Shadowbrook at Shrewsbury, 1 Obre Place. Tickets are $125 each and include $100 play money, open bar, buffet dinner and dessert. All gaming winnings are in the form of coupon chances for great prize
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BAYVILLE – The Bayville Volunteer Fire Comedy Show, presented by Laughter Saves Lives Comedy Tour and Foundation and On A Roll Productions, will be on October 15. Doors open at 7 p.m. The show
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OCEAN COUNTY – Donate your used cell phone and help out a worthy cause. Nancy Seibert has been collecting for “Cell Phones for Soldiers” since 2006. She has combined forces with the Berkeley based “Support the Troops” project and Lloyd Mullikin, who has been sending packages overseas since 2004. Over the past six years these projects have worked closely together collecting phones, and mailing packages which include the calling cards to our troops overseas. Cell phones are collected in any condition and sent to a recycler. The profits from the recycling are sent to the organization headquarters in Massachusetts to purchase 60-minute calling cards for our
troops overseas so that they may keep in contact with their families during their deployment. To date, there have been over 15,000 phones collected and over 54,000 free 60-minute calling cards donated through these efforts to date. There are various drop sites throughout the area so that donors can drop their phones in them. The group is also accepting names of soldiers serving overseas to send them calling cards. Provide their name, rank, and military mailing address to mail them a package along with the calling cards. For more information, contact Nancy Seibert, project coordinator at 732-6066040.
Animal Blessing
WHITING – Christ Lutheran Church will have its Blessing of the Animals at 1 p.m. on October 1. The tradition was started by St. Francis of Assisi more than 800 years ago.
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OCEAN COU NTY – September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month. Make sure everyone in your family has one. A library card provides access to not
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Some of the hardest Wills to draft are those for persons with “blended families.” A blended family is a family where one or both spouses each have children from a prior marriage. In a Will for a traditional family (one where the children are children of both spouses) most Wills will leave all assets to the surviving spouse and upon the death of the surviving spouse to their common children. However, using the same distribution scheme for a blended family may not always work. The issue arises when one of the spouses passes away and leaves all of their assets to the surviving spouse. What happens if the surviving spouse then changes their will to exclude the children of the predeceased spouse? For example, Harry Husband, who has three children from a prior marriage, marries Wilma Wife, who has two children from a prior marriage. Harry and Wilma have Wills prepared which leave all of their assets to each other and then to the children in equal shares. Harry dies and all of his assets pass to Wilma. Wilma then decides to change her Will to leave all of the combined assets to her two children thus cutting out Harry’s three children from their father’s inheritance. Upon Wilma’s death Harry’s children will not be happy to learn that they are inheriting nothing from their father. What could Harry have done in such circumstances to have prevented this? First, Harry could have left some portion of his assets directly to his children upon his death. For example, he could have stated in his Will that 50 percent of his assets go directly to his children and the remaining 50 percent be left to Wilma. In this way, his children
would have inherited their share at the time Harry dies guaranteeing Marc S. Galella Esq. their inheritance. The problem with this method is that Wilma may not be able to continue to live receiving only 50 percent of Harry’s assets. Another alternative would be that Harry could have left his assets in a trust created in his Will for Wilma’s support during her life and upon her death the remaining balance, if any, to Harry’s children. In this way, Harry could have provided for his wife during her life and his children would inherit any monies left over after Wilma dies. The drawback to this method is that it requires that a trust be established in the Will that creates a more complicated Will and administration after Harry dies. Finally, Harry and Wilma could have prepared what is referred to as “mutual” or “contract” Wills. These are Wills that, once made, cannot be changed without the written consent of both parties. Thus, once Harry died, Wilma could not change her Will to disinherit Harry’s children, because Harry did not consent to that change. Even this method is not perfect because this may prevent Wilma from making a legitimate change to her Will after Harry dies. Persons with blended families should talk to an estate planning attorney about how they wish to provide for both their children from a prior marriage and their current spouse in making a Will.
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Professional Profile Advance Memory Research Institute of New Jersey
Providing Care And Spreading Awareness For Alzheimer’s Patients And Their Loved Ones
It is commonly accepted as fact that as we age, our memory starts to go … that becoming more forgetful is just a normal part of getting older. Science now tells us that this is not true, that increasing forgetfulness is not a fact of life but a symptom of a larger issue, a disorder, disease or injur y that should be diagnosed and treated when possible. T he m o st c o mm o n diagnosis for someone experiencing markedly inc r e as in g fo r g et f ul ness as it progresses to dementia and begins to affect functionality, is Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease strikes at the core of what makes us human: our capacity to think, to love, and to remember. The disease af fects over 40 million victims worldwide, and is one of the greatest medical mysteries of our time. Effective treatment for Alzheimer’s disease is limited and there is no cure. Yet t h e r e i s h o p e. Dr. Sanjiv K. Sharma, his team at Advanced Memory Research Institute of New Jersey (A M R I N J) a n d o t h e r researchers in the field
continue to conduct research, develop new theories and introduce new treatments to prevent and slow the eff e c t s o f A l z h e i m e r ’s disease. AMRINJ is a complete m e m o r y c a r e c e nte r based in Toms River that provides clinical treatment to those with A l z h e i m e r ’s d i s e a s e while working with researchers and drug companies to find new, more ef fec tive treatments and ultimately a cure. W i t h h i s ex p e r t i s e specializing in geriatric medicine, and evaluation and management of memory loss and dementia, Dr. Sharma provides comprehensive support to patients, and their family members concerned with various forms of memory loss. He is committed to educating his patients, their loved ones and caregivers, and guiding them through the process of testing for Alzheimer’s and memory loss. AMRINJ of fers free on-site memory screenings to establish a clinical diagnosis, and gives patients the opportunity to participate in clinical trials where they can receive on-site treatment
free of charge as they p r ov i d e r e s e a r c h e r s with the data they need to develop new treatments for Alzheimer’s disease. It is imperative that this research continue. The last new medicine approved for treating A l z h e i m e r ’s d i s e a s e w a s 15 ye a r s a g o. Once a new medicine is developed, it must be clinically tested for 10 years before it can be offered to patients through prescr iption. Patients par ticipating in clinical studies may see improvement in their symptoms through their treatment as they help to bring these new medicines to the market. Get ting involved in a clinical study early in the onset of experiencing memor y loss increases the likelihood that a patient will benefit from new treatments as they are developed. As a Geriatric Specialist, Dr. Sharma is singularly focused on treating the elderly and aging. He established the Geriatric Medical C ente r in To ms R i ver in 2000 to provide comprehensive medical care to senior citizens a f te r c o m p l et i n g h i s fellowship in Geriatric
Free evaluations are available to those experiencing signs of memory loss. Contact Advanced Memory Research Institute of New Jersey, conveniently located at 9 Mule Road, Suite E-8 and 9, Toms River. To schedule an appointment, call 732-341-9500.
Geriatric Specialist Dr. Sanjiv K. Sharma is dedicated to finding new, more effective treatments and ultimately a cure for Alzheimer’s Disease through his clinical studies at the Advanced Memory Research Institute of New Jersey (AMRINJ). Medicine from Jersey Shore Medical Univers i t y M e di c a l C e nte r. Dr. Sharma also has a practice at Elite Medical Care in Freehold. Beyond treatment, Dr. Sharma dedicates his time outside of office hours to properly educating the community on the long-term effects of Alzheimer’s disease, giving local presentations on a monthly basis to discuss the latest developments in memory research. Dr. Sharma finds that these presentations very helpful for people to gain further insight on memory loss problems they or their family members may be currently experiencing. While studies indicate that one out of eight p e o p le over t he ag e of 65 are likely to be afflicted by early signs of memory loss or forg et f ulne s s, reac hing a c e r t ain ag e in li fe doesn’t necessarily im-
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of coffee and converse with other patients in a comfortable setting. “We always greet with our patients with a smile, and say, ‘Hi, how are you?’” Brocco said. “The biggest thing that we get from patients who have actually c ompleted a study is that they want to come back because they miss coming here.” Ad va n c e d M e m o r y Research Institute of New Jersey is located at 9 Mule Road, Suite E-8 and 9, Toms River, New Jersey. If you are concerned that you or yo u r l ove d o n e m ay be experiencing early signs of memory loss or forgetfulness, you can call at 732-341-9500 to schedule a Free Memory Evaluation. You can also visit their website at amrinj.com for office hour listings, patient te st imonials and t he latest news and developments on Alzheimer’s research.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast
For the week of September 17-September 23
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Stand apart from the crowd to attract attention. Go the extra mile to demonstrate your ingenuity in the week to come. Use your unique talents to gain the recognition that you truly deserve. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Love them tender. Your sparkling personality can make a world of difference in the early part of the week. You might even meet someone special who quickly shifts from friendliness to romance. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Stay cool and stick to the decision already made. You could to act without forethought in the week ahead. You may find that your authority is challenged by a family member. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Listen to suggestions if they come from a reputable source and have the ring of truth. Don’t make major investments this week as they could end up being more trouble than they are worth. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Detour around defensiveness. You are apt to be easily riled up in the week ahead by the least little thing. Guard against damaging your possessions or spending money impetuously. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Speed isn’t your only option. It isn’t in your best interests to overreact to competition or disrespect in the week ahead. If you make hurried decisions, you might live to regret them.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Calm the waters when tempers flare. Relationships could become the center of attention in the week ahead. Your diplomatic skills and charm could be high demand in the early part of the week. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Love makes the world go around. Focus on making someone feel special and loved. Your money could burn a hole in your pocket as this week unfolds, so keep a tight rein on spending. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Initiative implies improvements and rewards. Just going through the motions won’t get you anywhere this week. At the same time conflict will slow your momentum so avoid it. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Let your ambition run wild and there’s no telling where you will go. Loosening the purse strings a little won’t hurt as your judgment might be better than usual in the week ahead. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t sweat the small stuff. Minor irritations may be annoying in the week to come but in the greater scheme of things they really don’t matter. Buy something attractive today or tomorrow. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): A wise bird feathers his own nest and flies away from controversy. Avoid confrontations with partners in the week to come and don’t get your feathers ruffled if things don’t go as planned.
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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Classic Dish Features Bold Southwestern Flavors Perfect In Summer, Fall By Wolfgang Puck
Sweet corn bridges the seasons like almost no other vegetable I know. Mention it to food lovers during summer, and they’ll imagine ears of just-picked corn on the cob, simmered, steamed or grilled and served with butter, salt, pepper and other seasonings. In autumn, now just weeks away, thoughts of corn begin to turn toward either savory, creamy side dishes served alongside roasts or rich, creamy corn soups. I have one favorite sweet corn recipe, however, that seems to highlight the vegetable’s flavor and texture perfectly whether you make it now, when summer’s warmth is still with us, or when fall brings shorter days and cooler temperatures. My version of tortilla soup with sweet corn is a Southwestern classic I’ve served in my restaurants for years. It’s a dish I continue to enjoy preparing, always adding new variations and refi nements. You’ll fi nd that it’s very easy to make at home for your family and friends, too. It surprises me that some people don’t immediately think of tortilla soup as being based on fresh corn, since the title may suggest it includes only tortillas, the signature flatbread of Mexico and the Southwest. Tortillas do play an important role in the recipe, adding their own earthy flavor as they both thicken and garnish the soup. But ears of sweet corn are the true stars. Fresh kernels cut straight from the cob add their own bright, creamy flavor and body; and the cobs themselves, simmered with the other ingredients and then removed just before you puree the soup, give the results even more complex flavor. One of the most enjoyable aspects of a great tortilla soup is the way in which each bowlful is garnished just before serving, and I really enjoy going to town with the presentation. I add strips of crispy tortilla that I brown in the oven; crumbles of salty, tangy Mexican-style cotija cheese (which may be found now in many well-stocked supermarkets, though you could also substitute crumbled mild feta or just shredded cheddar); sliced ripe avocado; a dollop of the Mexican-style sour cream called crema, or regular sour cream; fresh cilantro sprigs; and some lime wedges, for guests to squeeze and stir into their servings to taste. As those generous garnishes suggest, this is a soup you could serve either as a fi rst course or as a main dish in its own right. It’s also a perfect recipe for vegetarians, if you leave out the chicken breast garnish and simmer it with vegetable broth; or for vegans, if you also omit the dairy garnishes (or use soy- or nut-based substitutes). Altogether, it’s perfectly versatile and just what you’d expect from a vegetable that’s equally at home in summer and autumn. TORTILLA SOUP WITH SWEET CORN Serves 6 to 8 For the soup: 2 tablespoons corn oil 3 corn tortillas, cut into 1-inch (2.5-cm) squares
1/2 large yellow onion, coarsely chopped 4 or 5 large garlic cloves, peeled, trimmed and cut in half 1 small jalapeno chile, halved, stemmed, seeded and deveined 2 teaspoons ground coriander, plus more as needed 2 teaspoons ground cumin, plus more as needed 2 ears fresh sweet corn, husks and silks removed, kernels cut from the cobs, cobs reserved 2 large ripe tomatoes, about 1 pound (500 g) total, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped 3 tablespoons tomato paste 2 quarts (2 L) organic chicken broth or vegetable broth, heated Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Pinch crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 lime 1 tablespoon honey For the garnishes: 3 corn tortillas 1 large cooked chicken breast, skinned and boned 1 ripe Hass avocado 1/2 cup (125 mL) crumbled queso fresco or crumbled mild feta or shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 cup (125 mL) Mexican-style crema or sour cream Small fresh cilantro sprigs 1 1/2 limes, cut into wedges In a pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the tortilla squares and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the onion, garlic and chile; saute until coated with oil, about 30 seconds. Stir in the coriander and cumin; saute until fragrant, 1 minute. Stir in the corn kernels, tomatoes and tomato paste; saute briefly. Add the reserved cobs and the broth. Bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer briskly until reduced by a third, at least 30 minutes. When almost done, adjust the seasonings to taste with salt, pepper, red pepper flakes and more coriander and cumin. While the soup simmers, preheat the oven to 450 F (230 C). Cut the tortillas for the garnishes into thin strips and arrange on a small baking sheet. Bake until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. At the same time, prepare the other garnishes. Dice the chicken. Halve and pit, then quarter and peel the avocado and cut crosswise into thin slices. Back to the soup: Discard the corn cobs from the soup. With an immersion blender, puree the soup coarsely in the pot. Or puree in batches in a blender or food processor, following manufacturer’s instructions to avoid spattering. Season to taste with more salt. Squeeze in the lime half and stir in the honey. To serve, ladle the soup into shallow heated serving bowls. Garnish with the chicken, avocado, queso fresco, crema, cilantro sprigs and tortilla strips. Serve immediately, accompanied by lime wedges for squeezing into the soup to taste.
(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2016 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.
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