2017-02-11 - The Berkeley Times

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South Seaside Park Daily Badge Price To Increase

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–Photo by Catherine Galioto The council introduced an ordinance for the 2017 beach badge prices, with the administration saying it would help make up for the beach budget shortfall.

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–Photo by Chris Lundy In a special meeting with senior community members, Verizon representatives explained the service that would be added for certain areas of Berkeley.

By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – Representatives from Verizon told members of the coalition of senior communities that fiber optic lines, and the Fios product that comes with it, will be available to them soon.

An informal question and answer period was presented during the Holiday City Silver Ridge Park

Coalition of Berkeley Township and Silver Ridge Park East meeting at the Silver Ridge Park North clubhouse. Several Verizon representatives were in attendance.

Bryan DePaul, area engineering manager, said that the project is slated to start this spring, and should take two years to complete. The area east of Mule

Road will be the starting point, but he was unsure what streets were specifically going to have access to Fios first. Eventually, it will be the entire senior community and the Manitou Park section of Berkeley.

Residents will be notified in advance of any work being done (Communities - See Page 5)

By Catherine Galioto BERKELEY – The price of a daily beach badge for South Seaside Park’s oceanfront could get more expensive.

Berkeley Township is considering an ordinance raising the price from $5 to $8.

Township officials s a id t he i nc r e a s e d price of a daily weekday badge should lead to some solvency for the beach operations, where operational costs have outpaced badge revenue for many years.

The changes are up for

a public hearing and final vote at the township council’s February 27 meeting.

The new prices would be: $8 for a weekday, daily badge. $8 for a Saturday, Sunday or holiday such as Memorial Day. $25 for a week’s badge. $30 for a season badge bought before May 15. $50 for a season badge bought May 15 or afterward.

Besides the badge prices, another change (Badge - See Page 5)

Protesters Urge Freeholders Join Resident Opposition To South Jersey Pipeline Suggests

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Entertainment OCEAN COUNTY – Residents urged the Ocean It would supply natural gas to B.L. England electric County Freeholders to persuade the local appointee generation facility in Beesley’s Point, Upper Township. to the Pinelands Commission to vote against the According to the power company’s press materials, it Venue At South Jersey pipeline, but the Freeholders said that would help convert the facility from a coal- and oil-fired would be illegal. electric generator to a natural gas generator. Further, Air Park The South Jersey Gas Cape Atlantic Reliability Project it will provide an alternate pipeline for 142,000 South

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Resident Suggests Entertainment Venue At Air Park

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – A local resident wanted to increase winter tourism by opening an exposition center on Robert J. Miller Airpark in Berkeley.

Bill Gumper, a resident of Holiday City at Berkeley, said the location would be perfect for an exposition

Pipeline:

Continued From Page 1 Jersey Gas customers in Cape May and Atlantic county customers The pipe would be underground. Approximately 10 of those miles will be running through the Pinelands. According to the power company, these miles will be under paved roadways or under cleared shoulder areas of Route 49. There would not be any forest clearing. There are no routes available that would not go through the Pinelands.

Three residents spoke out against the pipeline at the February 1 Freeholder meeting.

They wanted the Freeholders to use their influence to ask their appointee on the Pinelands Commission, Alan Avery, to vote against it.

Connie Higgins, Barnegat Light, asked that the Freeholders ask Avery to do his job and protect the Pinelands.

“His sole job is to protect the Pinelands,” she

center on the fairgrounds. Ocean County already owns the property, it would just need to raise the money to construct the building. There could be live theater and other attractions.

“Every season of the year would bring in some money from tourists,” he said.

Freeholder Director Joseph Vicari said

they have been considering something like that since the late 1990s, but not at the public expense. They would want to attract a private financer to build and market a facility like that.

“The expense would be tremendous,” Vicari said. Also, that particular location might not be ideal because the appli-

cation would have to go before the Pinelands Commission to make sure it was environmentally sound.

The county site is also the home of the annual Ocean County Fair, as well as a off leash dog park and some recreation areas, in addition to the runways and hangars of the air port.

said. “We don’t need the energy.”

She said that very few places in New Jersey have access to the clean water beneath the Pinelands, and it should be protected.

Marianne Clemente heads the Democrats in Barnegat. She said that while the Pinelands Commission already voted against the pipeline (in 2014), Gov. Chris Christie worked to change that.

“Governor Christie replaced some of the “no” votes on the commission because he wants the pipeline,” she said. “The commission is now stacked.”

According to the Pinelands comprehensive management plan, the only thing that commission members need to know about is whether the plan would benefit local residents. The pipeline is not for Ocean County, and therefore Avery should vote against it.

“It should have died at the first vote,” she said.

“The Pinelands was the first federal preserve in the country. We should be protecting it, not

destroying it,” she said.

Raven Potosky, of Manchester, warned that the utility costs will be passed on to the customers.

Freeholder Director Joseph Vicari said it would be illegal for the Freeholders to exert any kind of authority over commission members.

“The commission is an independent authority,” he said. “I cannot legally exert any authority.”

Doing so would open up an ethics issue.

Additionally, if the two spoke about the issue, Avery might have to abstain from voting, he said.

Vicari also said that Avery, in his history as county planner, is well-versed on the issues at hand. “I think he will vote according to his conscience,” he said.

“Independent means it’s not political - It’s not supposed to be political,” he said.

Jack Sahradnick, attorney for the Freeholders, echoed that statement. “They can’t

order or direct a member of the Pinelands Commission how to vote.”

According to Avery’s bio on the Pinelands Commission website, he had been the Ocean County representative from 1983 through 2005, and was reappointed in 2013. He had held a number of county positions in the past, including business administrator. He currently fills many roles, such as a member of the Ocean County Natural Lands Trust Advisory Committee and county planning board.

There are 15 members of the Pinelands Commission. One is appointed from each of the seven counties that share the Pinelands.

Seven of them are appointed by the governor, and one is appointed by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior.

There are two other members of the Pinelands Commission from Ocean County, who were appointed by the governor: Lacey Committeeman Gary Quinn, a builder, and Bay Head Councilwoman D’Arcy Rohan Green, who is on the board of directors of Save Barnegat Bay.

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Communities: Continued From Page 1

in their area, he said. Once the system is online, they will start to see advertising to sign up. Each section takes about 90 days to complete, so certain neighborhoods will have access to Fios before others.

DePaul said that the company will be drilling holes for the lines in the ground over existing cables, and mostly through rights-of-way.

“There won’t be backhoes tearing up front yards,” he said.

Fios will be a competitor for Comcast, which is in the area now. It would be an option for residents. None of the representatives present were from the financial or sales portion of the company, so they were unable to talk about prices.

Many towns had wanted to bring Fios into town, because it is more reliable than service based on copper wires. However, since it is a considerable investment, only some towns got it. The state ordered Verizon to do the 60 most populated municipalities, plus 10 in the south of the state.

Toms River was also included in that round, since it is a county seat. The Berkeley senior communities and Manitou Park were chosen for Fios because they were close to Toms River, said John Szeliga, external affairs field director for Verizon.

Office holders from the senior communities were also able to ask them questions. The following questions and answers were given: If my neighbor doesn’t want Fios, can I still get it? Yes. Will there be retail locations? Yes, however, the ones that say “Preferred retailer” on their signage are not run by Verizon, and won’t be able to help as much. There are currently no plans for additional stores than the one on Hooper Avenue in Toms River.

Will there be a community access channel?

Initially, no, but it will be done.

What are the call center hours? Seven days a week, but the hours were not reported.

Will the call center be located in the United States? There are three call centers in New

Badge:

Continued From Page 1 is hoped to help out senior residents with their beach badge. Instead of getting a senior photo each year, they would pay $10 for a lifetime badge. If the photo ID is lost, a reissued one costs $10. The service is available for residents 62 and older.

The badges would be in effect during beach season, which the ordinance lists as between May 15 to September 30, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Berkeley’s oceanfront beaches are from 20th Avenue to the border with Island Beach State Park.

Officials said the South Seaside Park beach badge fees would be comparable to adjacent beaches.

“This is essentially taking a look at our beach fees to try and get the beach to be more in line with the surrounding beaches as far as the beach badge costs go, and to get the beach to cover its own expenses, which it has not been doing the last couple years,” said Township Administrator John Camera.

The Berkeley Times, February 11, 2017, Page 5 Jersey, located in Freehold, Livingston, and Hamilton. But, that does not guarantee that you won’t get someone overseas. “We are a multinational corporation,” Szeliga said.

Will digging the wires cause any damage?

Minimal damage, and the homeowner will be made whole. “We will break sprinkers,” DePaul said, because they are never marked.

Marked utilities can be avoided. The wires would be drilled under driveways, and driveways won’t have to be broken to get the work done.

Will employees identify themselves when coming into the neighborhood to do the work?

Verizon employees will wear name badges and will drive a vehicle with the Verizon sign on it. J. Fletcher Creamer and Sons is doing the construction work.

Will customers be notified before work begins? Yes, through door hangers and other methods.

Will a senior discount be offered? No. How much is installation? Free.

Is there a charge for each television? There is a rental fee for each box that is used in the house.

The Verizon employees were also using this time to get contact information for the heads of each of the senior developments so that they could continue informing them in the future. They also wanted maps of each development so they could see where one ended and one began.

A guarantee of service Some residents wanted to make sure that Verizon had a firm commitment this time. There had been some false starts in the past, even to the point of advertising going out to homes.

“We’re going to pick up where we left off,” DePaul said.

The most recent issue was when Verizon sent a letter out to Berkeley homeowners in 2016 stating that Fios was starting soon. This was accidental, and was meant for Toms River residents, officials later said. It went to senior community homes because they share a Toms River mailing address.

“On behalf of Verizon, we do apologize for that mistake,” Szeliga said.

“Lastly we want to do it all without any hardship on our residents and particularly our senior citizens and I think we have that accomplished.”

Township Chief Financial Officer Fred Ebenau said beach operations cost about $110,000 each year, while the revenue is often around $90,000.

“In the past 10 years, we have broke even once,” Ebenau said. The biggest deficit was in 2013, the summer after Superstorm Sandy, he said. “We haven’t really fully recovered.”

Councilman Jim Byrnes asked if the photo ID badges would be available in places other than the main office, but also at the beachfront, and Mayor Carmen Amato said that would be possible.

Amato said the new prices are competitive with its neighbors; for example, Seaside Park’s daily beach badge is $10.

The council will vote on the beach badge ordinance at its February 27 meeting, which takes place after the council workshop meeting.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E DITORIAL Don’t Forget The Fire Elections They’ve never had a great level of voter turnout, but they are important. Several towns hold fire district elections this time of year, deciding the annual budgets for the fire departments. The hoses, ladders, vehicles and equipment these fire departments use save our property and life – as well as protect them as they selflessly respond to emergencies. Are the costs in the budgets from these districts fair?

Whether or not the fire district can make a capital purchase is decided by voters, who vote yes or no to annual budget questions, including the fire district tax each property owner will pay.

The fire district elections also decide who will lead the fire districts, electing the commissioners who oversee a district’s operations.

We encourage you to learn more about candidates and budgets in this coming election. Not every town has a separately governed fire district.

These towns do: Brick, Jackson, Lakewood, Little Egg Harbor, Plumsted, Toms River, and also Howell, places where

voters should get out and vote in the fire elections this year. These elections take place annually on the third Saturday of February.

If you cannot make it to the polls for the election, exercise your voting rights by obtaining an absentee ballot. For Ocean County, that’s from the Ocean County Board of Elections: Ocean County Election Board, 129 Hooper Ave., or call 732-9292167. In Monmouth, that’s monmouthcountyvotes. com.

This year’s fire district elections are February 18, with most polling locations being your district’s fire house.

With the Saturday date in February, and with polling locations often different than they are for the November general election, it’s easy to see why voter turnout is low for these fire district elections. What’s more, not many folks know these elections exist or care to exercise their right to vote in them.

But you should. And with mail-in ballots available, there’s fewer excuses in the way of voting in this or any election.

See you at the polls.

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Letters To The Editor Vote Against Fire District Budget On February 18, the public gets to vote for or against the budget and officers of the two Toms River fire districts.

These so-called “volunteer” districts have proposed a combined record budget of $8.1 million for District 1 and $3.2 million for District 2 totaling $11.3 million. This is a 9 percent increase for District 1 alone. Within that budget is $1.98 million for “Total Paid Positions” which includes $100,000/year for the Toms River councilman who is the “Administrator,” a part-time job along with his part-time job at the Municipal Utilities Authority which pays almost as much; and $1.4 million for “Employee Benefits.” There is also $613,000 for purchase of “non-bondable” assets, up from $551,000 last year.

This category is essentially a “petty cash” account for anything the district wants to spend it on that doesn’t require a contract. In addition, there is a list of expensive and redundant equipment to be purchased. The budgets have increased greater than the population for at least the last 10 years.

Just to put it in perspective, the cost is so high that it amounts to $10,000 or more per response–even though the vast majority are false alarms or minor incidents like trash fires. Likewise, in District 1 alone, there are a couple of dozen fully-paid personnel who draw salaries and benefits which average over $100,000 annually. Why commute to Manhattan to make money?

By comparison, Middletown (Monmouth County) has a population and land

Letters Editor area equal to District 1.To They The Look At Accept It, Get operate 12 locations with a full complement of vehicles, hydrants, and apparatus at a total yearly cost of $1.6 million (2015). Even at quadruple that amount, it’s still a bargain relative to District 1.

The same comparison can be made with the city of Vineland which is comparable to District 1 in size and provides the same service for $2 million annually. The same is true of Lakewood, which is larger in population than Toms River and whose fire service costs a third as much.

(The Lakewood comparison was used by Commissioner Ray Latshaw when he first ran for office. Did he forget?)

In these cases, the difference is that the fire departments with the lowest costs are on the municipal budget--drawn up by the township administrator and subject to review and approval. In Toms River, the districts draw up their own budgets, schedule their own elections away from the general election in mid-winter, and worst of all have direct taxing authority. Can you think of any entity in this state that can tax or set fees that goes easy on the public?

At least the Port Authority doesn’t call itself volunteer.

To start, vote against the budget, which usually passes by about 100 votes in District 1. Second, tell the mayor and your councilman to end the districts and bring them under municipal control. The mayor has the authority to do this.

Third, write to the State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs to audit the districts to find out where all the money goes.

Or do nothing, and have one more reason to leave the state.

Chris Crowley Toms River

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Better Efforts Than Sand

Another Nor’easter has passed and the Town Fathers are out buying more sand for Ortley Beach. When are, they going to learn that dumping sand on a beach without the proper construction is throwing tax payers money into the ocean. Children know that if they get burned on a stove they will stay away from that stove. So, what is wrong with the engineers and Town Fathers?

Mr. Amoruso stated that they have been going through this since Sandy.

(I been here 40 years plus) and we have been going through this a lot longer. He admits they are pouring sand (money) after each storm. If it is not working, why continue, why not try a different approach?

I believed the University of Virginia did a study on erosion and ocean currents and recommend, angle groins to be built from the shore.

This traps the sand and breaks the wave action along the shore. Could building groins be cheaper than all that sand you have dumped in the ocean? To prove the point one needs to look at Manasquan Inlet and the build of sand on the south jetty so much that it is now filling in the inlet. Atlantic City use bladders under the sand dunes to protect the boardwalk and reduce the amount of sand being washed away.

Don’t blame the Army Corps of Engineers for dragging their feet, they faced numerous lawsuits that stopped the building of the dunes and beaches. I was impressed by the amount of sand that was put on the beaches north of Belmar.

Then I wonder how much beach was lost in those areas. The Army Corp of Engineers should be looking at different ways to protect our beaches. Their engineers must be aware of the environmental forces before designing a fix.

Capt. Robert M. Silva Toms River

Over It, And Move On

Mr. Donald J. Trump became this nation’s 45th president on Friday, January 20.

The hateful rhetoric going on is just plain awful. You may not like the man, but is there no civility left on this planet.

It seems people all over the world are so angry about their conditions or whatever the issue, that behavior of any type happens. It seems the word “respect” is passé, and what a shame it is.

Whether you voted for this man or not, he is the president – accept it, get over it and move on. You don’t have to like the man but please let us all come together and listen to each other in a respectful fashion and hopefully, that attitude will catch on and we’ll all be better off.

May God bless the U.S.A. Bette Kooreman Whiting

The Ultimate Motivation For Nonviolence Each January, the life of Martin Luther King Jr. is celebrated along with his use and support for nonviolence.

But that is where it ends. The idea of nonviolence in our society continues to sit on the shelf collecting dust, never to be used as it is meant to be used. King never expressed or understood the ultimate motivation for nonviolence.

He understood the charge to love one’s enemy and the Golden Rule (Treat every human being as you would want to be treated), but he never expressed or understood that the motivation to do so is the law of equal return (With what measure you measure, it will be measured to you) found in the Sermon on the Mount.

Mahatma Gandhi fully understood the motivation for nonviolence in the Sermon on the Mount in declaring that he would fight for freedom, but never kill for freedom, an understanding not yet comprehended by the bulk of humanity.

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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

What’s Happening In Berkeley Township - By Berkeley Mayor Carmen F. Amato, Jr.

Mayor Amato Announces Nearly $1 Million In Grant Funding For Berkeley

BER K ELEY – Mayor Carmen F. Amato, Jr., is pleased to announce that Berkeley Township will receive nearly $1 million in grants from the State of NJ. “I am pleased that we will be receiving $712,380 in Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Funding, administered by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority along with

a $275,000 grant from the State of New Jersey, Department of Transportation in Local Aid Infrastructure Funding,” Amato said.

“The 712,380 grant awarded through the Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund (HDSRF) will be used specifically at the Beachwood Mall site,” he added.

The funding will be uti-

lized to investigate areas of concern identified in past preliminary studies. The proposed Remedial Investigation scope of work will be done into two phases; the front portion, which consists of the former mall site with the second phase of the proposed RI activities being on the back portion, which consists of the Former South Brunswick

Asphalt Plant.

“This will funding will enable the Township to get a full and complete picture of what is on the site, which will assist the redeveloper in remediation,” Amato said.

T & M Associates, the Township Planners, will be doing the work associated with the HDSRF grant.

“T he $275,0 0 0 g rant

awarded from the State of New Jersey, Department of Transportation in Local Aid Infrastructure Fund, funded the work for the resurfacing of JFK Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue,” Amato said.

“I want to thank Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno and her staff for their assistance in making sure Berkeley Township re-

ceived this critical funding for this project. With 271 miles of municipal roadways, JFK Blvd, was by far in the worse condition and needed to be resurfaced badly. This funding enabled this to occur and we are grateful.”

Senator Christopher J. Connors

Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf

Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove

Carmen F. Amato, Jr.

Capitol Comments 9th Legislative District Senator Christopher J. Connors • Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf • Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove

NEW JERSEY – A bill sponsored by Assemblyma n Br ia n Ru mpf a nd Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove in the Assembly, and to be introduced by Senator Chris Connors in the Senate, would increase the penalty for trespassing in a nuclear power plant.

Ninth District senator Connors will introduce the Senate companion measure. Following the Com-

Trespassing Offenses Strengthened mittee’s action, the Ninth District delegation issued a joint statement following the advancement of its legislative initiative: “Security at our nuclear generating facilities has taken on a greater level of importance since 9/11.

Obviously, this is an issue that hits close to home for us and our constituents, as the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station is

located in our legislative district.

“Trespassing is a very serious crime and should be treated as such under the law, especially in this age of terrorism. In the case of trespassing in a nuclear facility, it’s appropriate to strengthen the statutory penalties in view of the fact that domestic terrorist incidents have increased in the United States.

“The penalties provided under current law certainly don’t properly reflect the seriousness of trespassing, as a criminal act, given the potentially hazardous materials kept on site and the detrimental impacts to any disruption to these facilities’ critical operations.

While we certainly recognize that nuclear facilities in the state take the appropriate measures to protect their

facilities, our legislation would enhance deterrents for trespassing at these sites and more effectively prosecute those who would threaten public safety.”

Under current law, trespassing in a nuclear generating plant is a crime of the fourth degree, which is punishable by a fi ne of up to $10,000, imprisonment for up to 18 months, or both. A crime of the third

degree is punishable by a fine of up to $15,000, imprisonment for three to five years, or both.

Senator Connors was a sponsor of the successful Ninth District delegation-led effort that updated state law in 2003 to authorize nuclear facility security personnel to use hollow nose ammunition and semi-automatic firearms on the premises.

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Donors may also set up “Bayville First Aid Squad” as a payee in their bank online payment system and automatically send a small affordable recurring amount every month.

Residents can shop on Amazon and they will donate a small percentage of purchases to the squad. Amazon Smile is the newest way to give back to the charity of choice.

The squad regularly works with local and national businesses to establish discounts or donations of products and services for their agency and staff. Contact the squad to discuss a partnership that benefits both parties.

A gift of cash, land or other property included in a will can achieve estate planning objectives as well as benefit the squad’s long-term financial planning goals. Contact them to discuss any questions.

For more information, call 732-269-1313.

Berkeley Animal Control

BERKELEY – The Animal Control Office now covers not only Berkeley Township, but Pine Beach, Ocean Gate, Seaside Park and the Borough South Toms River. Strays are picked up and brought to the Ocean County Animal

Shelter in Manahawkin, 327 Hay Road. The phone number there is 609-978-0127.

Animal Control Offi cer Diane Ferrante can be reached at 732-797-1413 or berkeleyanimalcontrol@comcast.net.

District 12 Meeting

BERKELEY – VFW Post 10185 Commander Gerald La Rocque and his staff with attend the VFW District 12 meeting at VFW Post 4715 on February 28. The post is located at 603 St. Louis Ave. in Point

Pleasant Beach.

The latest programs and events will be discussed.

Those who would like to attend should call La Rocque at 732-503-4875.

Bayville Fire Accepts Donations

BAYVILLE – Bayville Volunteer Fire Company is 100 percent volunteer-run. The community that company serves can make a tax deductible donation.

Donations can be mailed to: Bayville Fire Company, 645 Atlantic City Blvd., Bayville, NJ 08721.

Donations can also be made through PayPal at bit.ly/2krF6vB.

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BAYVILLE – Berkeley Township Mayor and council recognized The Bayville Elks Soccer Shoot Winners recently.

According to the Elks’ national website, “the Elks Soccer Shoot Program is geared to coincide with this sport phenomenon. From toddlers to teens, in large urban centers to small suburban settings, soccer is becoming the sport of choice for youth. This program is the kind of sporting event to help keep youth focused and away from undesirable activities.

“The Elks Soccer Shoot program consists of two different contests that test different level skills at different ages. A “Five Goal Contest” consists of a series of five goals, decreasing in size from 48 inches to 17 inches. The age groups that use these goals are divided into two categories, U-8 contains all ages seven years old and younger,

and U-10 group contains ages eight and nine.

The contest is open to boys and girls who shoot separately. The U-8 contestants kick from 15 feet from the face of the goal, while the U-10 contestants kick from 18 feet from the goal.

“The Grid Goal Contest consists of a full-size goal sectioned off so points can be scored when the ball is kicked into certain sections. The age groups that use this goal are U-12, which contain the ages 10 and 11, and U-14, which contain ages 12 and 13. The contest is open to both boys and girls and they shoot separately.”

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HIGH MYOPIA LINKED TO BLINDNESS

As the incidence of “myopia” (nearsightedness) continues to climb worldwide, health experts are warning of its potential risks. Due to complications such as myopic macular degeneration, early cataract, retinal detachment, and/or glaucoma, nearsightedness is becoming the most common eye disorder to cause blindness in young adults. In particular, “high myopia,” the severe form of nearsightedness characterized by an eyeball that continues to grow in “axial length” (from the front to back), has been linked with vision loss. According to an analysis of data involving more than 15,000 study participants, those with high myopia had a 5.7 percent cumulative risk of visual impairment at age 60 and a 39 percent risk at age 75. Myopia should be diagnosed and treated.

A comprehensive eye exam can confirm myopia. You can easily correct the condition with eyeglasses or contact lenses. Regular eye exams are an important tool in maintaining healthy eyes by detecting and preventing disease in both adults and children. To schedule an exam, please call SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES, P.A. at 732-349-5622.

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Tri-Boro First Aid Squad

SEASIDE PARK – The Tri-Boro First Aid Squad was founded in January 1938.

During the first year of operation, the Squad rendered assistance in 83 emergency calls and 68 silent transportation calls, traveling a total distance of 6,000 miles.

The first Squad Building, located on J Street, was completed in 1939. The first ambulance was a 10-year-old Studebaker purchased from the Point Pleasant First Aid Squad. It was first housed in Flitcroft’s garage before the J Street building was constructed, with volunteers answering first aid calls in the three towns originally covered by the Squad: Seaside Park, Seaside Heights and Lavallette. Lavallette soon organized its own first aid squad, and TriBoro added the Borough of Island Beach to its coverage area.

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In 2007, the amount of volunteer EMTs that were a part of Tri-Boro First Aid Squad began to decline. In order to prevent the loss of EMS coverage for the towns that they cover, they began billing for emergency responses/transports. Today the squad employs approximately 30 EMTs and has staff on duty 24/7, 365 days a year, to ensure the safety of the people within these communities. With three state-of-the-art ambulances, a John Deere 4x4 Gator, and their newest edition of two bikes, they are able to respond to any emergency call that comes in.

The squad still has a very large volunteer basis that they rely heavily on for fundraising and squad events. Despite the fact that they bill for emergency responses, the bulk of their expenses are paid for through the continued support of local residents and local businesses.

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BAYVILLE – The Bayville First Aid Squad Cadet Program offers young people the opportunity to learn about Emergency Medical Service. Once the Cadet successfully completed their basic skills they can then start their “ride-along” program.

These Cadets will work side-by-side with Bayville First Aid members on medical rescue units, assisting the crews during real emergency incidents. Possibly the greatest reward of this program is the social interaction that Cadets have with like-minded peers that are driven to succeed. By the time they graduate from high school, the Cadet have been instilled with a sense of character and pride that cannot be quantified. The Cadet Program goals focus on RISE (Respect, Inspire, Support, and Empower) which was created by young people, for young people.

Once a Cadet reaches their 18th birthday, they will automatically accepted into the squad as a regular member and can attend classes in attempt to receive their New Jersey State Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification.

To enter the Cadet program, a teen must be 16 years old but not older than 18 years old; must be currently enrolled in junior high school or high school and expected to maintain a ‘C’ grade average.

For more information on becoming a Cadet with the Bayville First Aid Squad, click the “Join the Squad” link on the left navigation pane on the website at bayvillefas. org and fill out the inquiry form, or send an email to recruiting@bayvillefas.org.

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CRA A Upcoming Events

BAYVILLE – The Central Regional Alumni Association will host its eighth annual All Alumni Night on March 31 at Spicy’s Cantina in Seaside Heights. This annual event brings alumnus and retired teachers from all graduating classes together for a night of food, fun, dancing and a chance to relive old memories.

This event is $28 per person and includes and hot and cold buffet, including pizza, wings, pasta, salad and cheese board. Two DJs, photo booth, souvenir mug and prizes are included.

Tickets can be purchased by mail by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope to: CRAA, Box 150, Bayville, NJ 08721. Tickets can also be purchased at Roots Hair Salon (across from the dinosaur in Bayville), at Altieri’s Chiropractic Center, Route 9. or by using

the Pay Pal account, centralregionalalumni associationbayvillenj.org.

CRAA will also host its 10th annual Golf Outing on May 25 at Cedar Creek Golf Course.

Sponsors for this annual event are being sought at this time. Please contact Eileen at emgiffoniello@yahoo.com to donate or go to our website to download forms.

There will be a g big cash 50-50 drawing on May 25. Tickets are $100 each and only 100 tickets will be sold. The winner will receive half of total proceeds with maximum of $5,000.

All of the above events fund our Scholarship given to a graduating senior in June. Since 2004, the Central Regional Alumni Association has awarded over $25,000 in scholarship awards.

Manitou Park Vol. Fire Co. 18

BERKELEY – Manitou Park Vol. Fire Company Station 18 is seeking volunteers.

The company’s response area includes Manitou Park, Holiday City, Holiday Heights, Silver Ridge sections of Berkeley Township, Robert J. Miller Airpark (Ocean County Airport) and the Boro of South Toms River. Major roads covered include Route 9 from the Beachwood Boro border to the entrance of the Garden State

Interested guests do not have to live in any of the areas to participate in the group.

The squad is still looking for volunteers as well.

Anyone who can’t make the meetings but wants to help can call Madeline Wesolowski at 732-797-0686 or e-mail Madweso@comcast.net.

Berkeley Township Special Education Advisory Group

BERKELEY – The mission of the Berkeley Township Special Education Parent Advisory Group is to increase community involvement while engaging with the school district in regards to the special education programs that target

critical issues and jointly come up with solutions to ensure the best educational outcome.

The meetings will be held at the Berkeley Recreation Building at 7 p.m. on March 5, April 12, June 7 and September 13.

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HCB First Aid Meetings

BERKELEY – The Holiday City at Berkeley First Aid Squad meets the second Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the first aid building on Port Royal Drive.

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BERKELEY – Mayor Carmen Amato will hold a “Meet The Mayor” meeting on February 13 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the municipal building, 627 Pinewald-Keswick Road in Bayville. For more information, visit berkeley.nj.us.

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With 7 out of 10 people experiencing low back pain at some point in their lives and low back pain being one of the most common reasons for patient visits to primary care physicians as well as hospitalization, there is no doubt that low back pain exists in epidemic proportions today. Spinal decompression therapy can be used to treat disc bulges and herniations, disc degeneration, sciatica, spinal stenosis, arthritis, facet syndrome and chronic back pain in the low back.

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“Did you know that 30 million Americans suffer from back pain every day? We are the doctors of Northeast Spine and Sports Medicine, and if you suffer with lower back or leg pain, we invite you to try Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression. This pain affects everything that you do, from work to play, and ultimately your quality of life.

We are here to tell you that there is hope. You can get rid of your back pain and get your life back. At Northeast Spine and Sports Medicine, we have helped thousands of back pain sufferers just like you. We only offer the most advanced surgical and non-surgical treatments. We are confident that we can help eliminate your back pain and have opened our schedule to accept the first 30 callers.

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Vax-D Spinal Decompression Allows Back Pain to Heal…NATURALLY Many back pain conditions that we see can be helped by our state of the art Vax-D decompression table. Decompression relieves pressure that builds up on the discs and nerves. The task of relieving pain comes about as a result of drawing the leaking gel of a herniated disc back into place. Decompression achieves this by creating negative pressure within the disc, referred to as negative intra-discal pressure. This creates essentially a vacuum to draw the bulging and herniated disc material back into the disc space and relieves pressure. This process of non-surgical decompression allows the body to heal itself naturally. Vax-D decompression tables have been successfully operating for over 15 years throughout the world and more than 3,000 patients a day receive this treatment in the U.S. alone. Vax-D is one of the FDAcleared technologies available at Northeast Spine and

“We are so confident that you will find healing and relief at our office, we will personally evaluate your condition and determine if we can help you. It’s that simple! We have opened our schedule to accept new patients, but due to demand, we are only extending this offer to the first 30 callers. Time slots fill quickly, so call today to secure your appointment.”

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Though sometimes no cause for alarm, ear infections do have the potential to cause a temporary or reversible hearing loss. This usually occurs because these infections block sound from passing through some part of the ear — better known as conductive hearing loss — making sounds that are normally easy to hear temporarily muffled or quiet. Occasionally, more serious conditions can cause a sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL), or sudden deafness. Although tests can usually properly diagnose the difference, it is particularly important for the individual to act quickly to prevent permanent damage from this medical emergency Ear infections vary in intensity and scope, and they can occur in any of the three parts of the ear: outer ear, middle ear, or inner ear.

Outer-ear infections: The ear canal becomes inflamed or infected due to bacteria. Blockage may occur, preventing sound from moving through the ear canal, but hearing usually returns after the infection is gone.

Middle-ear infections: Swelling or pus forms in the middle ear, blocking sound from moving to the inner ear. Hearing usually returns after the infection goes away, but untreated middle-ear infections can cause damage that results in permanent hearing loss. Most infections resolve on their own, but an antibiotic regimen can expedite the healing process.

Inner-ear infections: Also known as labyrinthitis, inner-ear infections typically have an immediate onset of severe vertigo, nausea and vomiting from imbalance, and loss of hearing in higher frequency ranges. A virus or bacteria is the primary cause, and recovery may take several weeks or months. Most patients will make a complete recovery.

Another less common infection, mastoiditis, can cause persistent conductive hearing loss.

Mastoiditis is a bacterial infection of the mastoid bone, which consists of air pockets that help drain the middle ear. Mastoid cells become infected or inflamed as a result of an unresolved middle-ear infection, and if the infection spreads, the resulting health complications can be severe. Chronic mastoiditis sufferers face an ongoing infection of the middle ear and mastoid, which causes persistent drainage from the ear. The disease is usually resolved via oral antibiotics, eardrops, regular ear cleanings, or surgery if necessary.

Mastoiditis displays two symptoms that make it fairly easy to identify: a swelling of the earlobe and redness/tenderness behind the ear. In some cases, there may be a bulging or drooping of the ear. Fever, irritability, and lethargy are other symptoms. Left untreated, mastoiditis can cause hearing loss, a blood clot, meningitis, or a brain abscess. However, early treatment usually means a full recovery.

These diseases usually don’t cause sudden

hearing loss, but they should often be treated as a medical emergency because of how dangerous relative infections can be. The approximately 4,000 new cases of SSHL each year in the U.S. can affect anyone but happen most often to individuals between the ages of 30 and 60. There are more than 100 possible causes, including head trauma, abnormal tissue growth, immunologic diseases like Cogan’s syndrome, toxic causes, ototoxic drugs, circulatory problems, neurologic causes, and Ménière’s disease. But the one that has gained traction among medical professionals is the idea of a viral infection that affects the cochlea and causes sudden hearing loss. In these cases, hearing may completely return, may partially return, or may not return at all.

Sudden deafness can occur all at once or over a period of up to three days. A doctor can determine SSHL with a normal hearing test; a loss of at least 30 decibels in three connected frequencies equates to a diagnosis of SSHL. Nine in 10 people who experience SSHL are affected in only one ear, and many people notice it when they wake up in the morning or try to use the deafened ear and realize it’s not working. Others notice a loud “pop” just before their hearing disappears, and often experience dizziness, tinnitus, or both after SSHL occurs.

It is important that a medical specialist (i.e.

ENT) is seen within the first 48 hours of experiencing SSHL to ensure the possibility of complete or partial recovery. Some patients recover completely without medical intervention within the first three days (referred to as a spontaneous recovery), while others recover over a three month period. In most cases, a good to excellent recovery is likely, but 15 percent who experience SSHL note that their hearing loss never recovers over time.

Two factors that help hearing function properly are good airflow and blood flow inside the ear; research now indicates that SSHL occasionally occurs when important parts of the inner ear do not receive enough oxygen. A treatment of carbogen — a mixture of carbon dioxide and oxygen — seems to help air and blood flow in the ears of some patients when inhaled. But the most common treatment for SSHL in which there is no known cause is steroids, which reduce inflammation and help the body fight whatever illness is causing the SSHL. Steroids are particularly effective in those with SSHL who also have conditions that affect the immune system.

Hearing can evaporate quickly over the course of only a few days and never return. Stressing a prompt examination with treatment by medical specialists can prevent this permanent hearing loss, and can keep our local community happy and healthy. Dr. Izzy is always available to answer your questions about SSHL and can be reached at 732-818-3610 or visit gardenstatehearing.com.

Dr. Izzy and his staff are always available to answer most of your questions regarding your hearing health.

His offices are in Toms River, Whiting, and Manahawkin. He can be reached at 732-818-3610 or via Web site at gardenstatehearing.com.

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I wanted to pipe in and comment but I resisted. Plus, these ladies did not know who I was, or what I do for a living, I just happened to be standing nearby examining products. I’ll settle their debate right now.

Lady No. 2 is correct, it is better to take it internally by mouth. External applications might feel soothing, but you’re really just applying oil to your skin. The oil is helping mostly, not the E. When you apply vitamin E to your skin, it stops right there. What a shame because vitamin E has incredible benefits inside your body. In 2016, a ground-breaking study showed that vitamin E supplementation (along with omega-3 fatty acids) improved glucose metabolism, serum triglycerides, VLDL and HDL cholesterol ratios!

Putting it on your skin won’t boost SOD or glutathione, but it might if you take it orally. Maybe that’s how it helped with atopic dermatitis in mice. There was a 2016 study where researchers concluded, “The activities of SOD [superoxide dismutase] and glutathione peroxidase in the skin and serum were also positively correlated with symptomatic changes… vitamin E may improve the symptoms of atopic dermatitis.”

In November 2016, a study published

in Nutritional Neuroscience points to the antioxidant capacity of vitamin E in combo with Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) and how that could improve glutathione (a detoxifying enzyme), benefiting people with serious neurological disorders like schizophrenia.

When you apply E externally, you don’t get widespread intracellular benefits to your antioxidant system. In other words, I feel like you might be wasting your softgels, because a skin application of E doesn’t work inside the fatty skin cells, where antioxidants are required.

Intracellular oxidative stress or “rusting” of your skin can occur from the sun. We all know someone with wrinkles, sun spots, precancerous cells and premature aging due to sun exposure. Sun blocks play a role in blocking the weakest rays from penetrating your skin, but no matter what I am convinced that beautiful and healthy skin starts with skin-loving antioxidants.

If you really feel the need to rub E on the outside, and you have spare softgels to do that with, then it is totally fine. It could help, but an external application of E all by itself really short-changes you. I have an incredible follow up to this article at my website, type this title in my search box at suzycohen.com: “The Truth About Natural Vitamin E.” You will learn how to find “natural” not synthetic brands of E, and how to avoid fake forms. You may not realize this, but almost all vitamin E brands out there contain just one isomer out of 8 natural ones. True story!

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Diabetes Support Groups

TOMS RIVER – To help people of all ages living with diabetes who are looking to make smart decisions this year, The Center for Diabetes at Community Medical Center, an affiliate of RWJBarnabas Health, offers two monthly support groups to help the public focus on staying alert and healthy.

Led by Kathy Siciliano, RN, both the Monthly Diabetes Support Group and Insulin Pump Support Group are free, open to the public and provide newcomers and returning attendees with new, useful information.

The focus of February’s Diabetes Support Group meeting is “What Do My Blood Sugars Mean?” while attendees of the Insulin Pump Support Group will learn about “Adjusting Insulin Based on Patterns.” Both meetings in March will cover “Searching for Carbs in TakeOut Foods.” At all group meetings, Siciliano

will present helpful information on studying the effects of different foods and interpreting blood sugar results. Attendees are encouraged to share their own advice and stories.

The Monthly Diabetes Support Group meets Mondays, February 27 and March 20 at 1:30 p.m. The Insulin Pump Support Group meets Tuesdays, February 21 and March 21 at 7 p.m.

All groups meet at The Center for Diabetes at Community Medical Center, located on the third floor of Riverwood Plaza 1 at 67 Route 37 West.

Community Medical Center also offers the Diabetes Self-Management Series, a four-session program on what diabetes is, how it affects the body and what to eat to maintain a healthy blood sugar.

For more information and to register, call 732-349-5757 or email kathleen.siciliano@ rwjbh.org.

Complete Streets Workshop

TOMS RIVER – The American Heart Association | American Stroke Association and the Greater Mercer Transportation Management Association will host the Ocean County Complete Streets Workshop on February 28 at the Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St. The workshop runs from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Streets are the great connectors of any community. They don’t just take people from one place to another in their cars, they bring people together on bike rides, runs and walks. At least, that’s what they’re supposed to do.

But the opposite is true in many neigh-

borhoods: streets are unsafe for people who walk, bike or run because there are too few bike lanes, sidewalks or crosswalks.

This not only limits choices for how to travel, but also discourages exercise.

Learn about the benefits of implementing ‘Complete Streets’ in neighborhoods and how to get started.

In partnership with AARP, NJ Department of Transportation, AAA Northeast, Sustainable Jersey and others, the day will highlight Complete Streets successes, funding opportunities, policy implementation as well as a heart healthy lunch.

The event is free but registration is required at bit.ly/gmtmaworkshop.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be held at noon on March 11 down the Boulevard in Seaside Heights.

This year’s theme will honor “American

Heroes,” the military, police, fire and EMTs. The grand marshal of the parade is Timothy E. Ryan.

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Previous articles reviewed the land use application submission and presentation process, this article will review what is required to be performed after an approval is obtained. The memorialized approval is placed in written form called a Resolution.

Part of the Resolution outlines the Condition of Approval, which acts as a checklist of the items that must be submitted to zoning, and engineering prior to obtain construction permits. Satisfying those conditions is what is called “Resolution Compliance.”

Once an applicant received the Resolution of approval, the first requirement is to prepare and publish a Notice of Decision.

This proves a general notice in the official newspaper as to the details of the approval received. Proof of this publication must be provided to the Board secretary.

Contained within the Resolution maybe also be requirements for various legal documents.

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

Of course, this is not a comprehensive list and what is required depends on the specific reliefs granted in the applicant’s approval. What is consistent throughout the process is that they are legal documents requiring the attachment of legal descrip-

tion and reduced plans, Dina M. Vicari Esq. requiring review and approval of the Board professionals and in some case the document must be recorded with the County Clerk.

Certainly, the preparation of these documents are best performed by a qualified land use attorney.

Additionally, the Resolution may require plan revisions, payments of additional fees and escrow and approvals from other outside agencies. Those agencies may be other local agencies such as local sewerage, utility and municipal authorities; County agencies such as Planning Board and Soil Conservation; and/or State agencies such as NJDOT and NJDEP. Again, each applicant requires a combination of varying approvals. This office can coordinate the receipt of those approvals and prepare a final submission to the local land use board to successfully complete Resolution Compliance. Receiving Resolution Compliance approval will allow the applicant to move to construct their proposed project.

As can be seen from the information above, the perfection of a land use application approval before a Land Use Board requires understanding of the MLUL and legal experience. The attorneys at the Law Office of R.C. Shea and Associates can assist to make this process stress free. Look for future articles on the Land Use Process which will review the components of a resolution and the post approval compliance procedures. If you want to know more call or visit our firm at 732-5051212, 244 Main St. Toms River, NJ, or email us at rshea@rcshea.com.

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DOH recommends that anyone who visited the locations during the dates/ times listed below, contact a health provider immediately to discuss potential exposure and risk of developing the illness. An individual who may have been exposed could develop symptoms as late as February 14. Measles symptoms include rash, high fever, cough, runny nose and red, watery eyes.

Anyone who suspects an exposure is urged to call a health care provider before going to a medical off ice or emergency room. Special arrangements can be made to be evaluated while also protecting other patients and medical staff from possible infection.

Anyone who hasn’t been vaccinated or has not had measles is at risk if they are exposed to the virus.

“Two doses of measles vaccine is more than 99 percent effective in preventing measles,” said Dr. Christina Tan, state epidemiologist.

Locations of potential exposure include: Christ Hospital, 176 Palisade Ave, Jersey City, January 20 and 21, between 9 p.m. and 2 a.m. and January 22, between 4:30 and 9:30 p.m.

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Newport Mall, 30 Mall Drive West, Jersey City: January 17, between noon. to 6 p.m.

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Duane Reade (Journal Square), 1 Path Plaza, Jersey City: January 19, between 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Square 1 (Restaurant), 283 St. Paul’s Ave., Jersey City: January 21, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

“We urge everyone to check to make sure they and their family members are up-to-date on measles/mumps/rubella (MMR) vaccine and all other age-appropriate immunizations. Getting vaccinated not only protects you, it protects others around you who are too young to get the vaccine or can’t receive it for medical reasons. If you’re planning an international trip, the World Health Organization recommends that adults or adolescents unsure of their immune status get a dose of measles vaccine before traveling,” Dr. Tan added.

Measles is easily spread through the air when an infected person talks, coughs or sneezes. People can also get sick when they come in contact with mucus or saliva from an infected person.

Measles can cause serious complications such as pneumonia and encephalitis (swelling of the brain) in 20 percent of patients, especially children under 5 and adults older than 20. Measles infection in a pregnant woman can lead to miscarriage, premature birth or a low-birth weight baby.

DOH is working with the Jersey City Department of Health and Human Services to identify the patient’s known contacts.

A document with information on what to do if exposed to measles is available at nj.gov/health/cd/measles/documents/ measles_exposure_ guidance_ public.pdf.

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According to the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association, 80 percent of heart disease and stroke can be prevented. And prevention can be as simple as making the healthy choice most of the time. The healthy choice should be the default choice. When faced with the decision to take the elevator or stairs, take the stairs. Instead of a sugary soft drink, choose water. These simple steps can make a huge impact on health.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of February 11-February 17

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Apply spit and polish to your public image. Your resourcefulness and flair for originality can bring you attention or recognition in the upcoming week.

You might find an excellent opportunity to make key changes.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Stake a claim to a square in the quilt of lifelong ambitions. In the week ahead you may have a chance to sew up a deal that furthers your career. You might not see the results until everything is finally pieced together.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Plant seeds of kindness to harvest good will. In the week ahead someone might give you very good advice or guidance. Even if it isn’t a good time to make a change it can be a good time to change the way you think.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Feather your nest. Your week ahead can be fruitful especially if you focus on being logical. Avoid upsets with a partner by overreacting to demands or requests.

Embrace an opportunity to make more money.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You can do anything. Your determination to succeed with business or career may reach new heights as this week unfolds. Put the finishing touches on major undertakings and follow through on networking strategies.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Be part of something bigger than yourself. In the week ahead you could improve the environment. Install water saving devices, recycle newspapers, or just reuse a paper bag. Find ways to make the world a better place.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Stay on an even keel. When things go too fast you might apply the brakes too strenuously and cause even more problems. Avoid drastic reactions.

Your judgment will be at its best in the middle of the week.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Take a second look. Your partner or loved ones have some very special qualities that you have been ignoring. Passing events in the week to come might remind you of why you hooked up in the first place.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Aspire to be inspired. Someone may challenge you to think things through and develop a plan of action. Answer the call when an opportunity knocks on your door this week rather than hiding behind the peephole.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): It pays to remain patient. Don’t let past experiences stop you from doing things you want to do when the time is right. Once you have made up your mind in the week ahead nothing can block your path.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Do your best to be your best. You may receive kudos for your leadership qualities in the week ahead. If you do what makes you happy you will excel.

Your financial prospects will take a step in the right direction.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You may find joy by joining in. Don’t be shy about accepting invitations in the week to come.

Unusual ideas or exotic people can brighten a social event. To enhance your reputation remain true to financial commitments.

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Renew Your New Year’s Resolution With A Healthy Chicken Salad

By Wolfgang Puck

Since I first opened my “Asian fusion” restaurant, Chinois on Main, in Santa Monica, Calif., back in 1983, I have celebrated the Chinese New Year - which arrived this year last Saturday, January 28, and is generally observed for seven days. We’ve always held a big feast at Chinois, and this year (designated the Year of the Rooster in the Chinese Zodiac) has been no different.

Yet, I sometimes detect a little hesitancy among some of the guests, and it usually centers on the theme of New Year’s resolutions. Their reasoning seems to go something along the lines of: “I’ve been doing so well eating healthy, and I don’t want to lose my momentum so soon by overeating with another big holiday meal.”

I understand their reluctance to overdo it when faced with carb-laden noodles and crispy, deep-fried delicacies among the many dishes we serve. And yet, I always like to point out that the menu will probably feature so many lean options like steamed seafood, tender-crispy stir-fried vegetables and grilled poultry or meat. I also inform them that it is easy to adapt even traditionally rich Chinese dishes into more streamlined versions, especially if you pay special attention to include a variety of bright seasonings and contrasting textures to excite the palate.

With that in mind, I’d like to mark the Year of the Rooster by sharing my recipe for a light version of one of the all-time most popular modern Chinese-style dishes at the restaurant: Chinois Chicken Salad.

The salad becomes a model of healthiness simply by making a few minor adjustments.

I cut the usual amount of oil in the dressing, and include both mustard powder and a touch of honey to give it plenty of creamy body and a satisfyingly lively flavor. I eliminate the high-fat nuts and crispy noodles you might normally expect in such salads. And I add a variety of extra raw vegetables - which not only boost the nutritional value but also slow down the pace at which you eat the salad, enhancing the satisfaction it delivers with every bite. (You could add or substitute other vegetables you like, too, such as matchsticks of jicama or strips of red, orange or yellow bell pepper.)

The result is a delightful dish that gets less than a third of its calories from fat. If you want to make it even more fun for your own Chinese New Year’s party, I suggest you look in a restaurant supply store or party store for little cardboard Chinese takeout boxes in which to serve the salad, complete with chopsticks for eating it right from the box.

Here’s wishing you a happy, prosperous and

healthy Year of the Rooster!

LIGHT CHINOIS CHICKEN SALAD WITH CHINESE MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE Serves 4 as a main course, 8 as an appetizer For the Chinese mustard vinaigrette: 1/4 cup (60 mL) rice vinegar 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce 2 teaspoons toasted Asian-style sesame oil 2 teaspoons dry Chinese or English mustard, such as Colman’s Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons peanut oil For the chicken salad: 4 cups (1 L) shredded cooked skinless chicken meat (from a leftover or store-bought roast or rotisserie chicken or other recipe) 4 cups (1 L) shredded Napa cabbage 2 cups (500 mL) shredded iceberg or romaine lettuce 1 cup (250 mL) julienned snow peas 1 cup (250 mL) shredded carrot 1/4 cup (60 mL) thinly sliced pickled sushi ginger, drained and cut into thin julienne strips For the garnish: 1 tablespoon black or white sesame seeds, or a blend 1 scallion, trimmed and cut diagonally into thin slices First, prepare the Chinese mustard vinaigrette: In a blender or a food processor fitted with the stainless-steel blade, combine the rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, dry mustard, soy sauce, and a little salt and pepper. Blend or process until smooth. With the machine running, drizzle in the peanut oil to form a thick, smooth dressing. Taste the dressing and adjust the seasonings, if necessary. Transfer the dressing to a bowl and set aside.

For the chicken salad, in a large bowl, combine the chicken, cabbage, lettuce, snow peas, carrot and ginger. Toss with enough of the vinaigrette to coat all the ingredients thoroughly.

If using white sesame seeds, toast them in a dry pan over low heat, stirring continuously, until they turn golden, about 1 minute; remove from the pan immediately. (If using black sesame seeds, use them straight from the container.)

Mound the salad mixture on chilled serving plates. Scatter the sesame seeds and scallions over each portion and serve immediately.

(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2017 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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