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–Photos by Chris Lundy The Trestle and its surrounding pathways and wooded areas have been a hangout for generations, but police response and resident concern has mired some of the memories of the area. By Chris Lundy and Catherine Galioto LACEY – The Cedar Creek separating Berkeley and Lacey township hides a landmark that generations have jumped off of for fun – the Trestle. But
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Senior Development Could Be Built On Gravel Plant
By Chris Lundy BARNEGAT – The Township Committee approved a redevelopment plan for Shoreline Sand & Gravel that would open the property up for a future senior community. This would be a continuing care development where residents would start out in single family homes and make their way toward more managed care, officials said. Shoreline had closed years ago. It was on the south side of West Bay Avenue (Route 554), between Nautilus Drive and Cloverdale Road. The Shoreline property was combined, for the sake of this plan, with the Compass Point property. Compass Point was undeveloped land right up against West Bay, while Shoreline was mostly behind Compass Point. Together, these two properties encompass 140 acres of land. It is currently zoned in both the residential low/adult community and the CN
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and/or flooded homes. Brick Mayor John G. Ducey invited the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (Fraud - See Page 12)
By Chris Lundy LACEY – The school dist r ict’s repor t on student achievement showed recent test scores revealing ways Lacey students have excelled, and what categories need more work. The report was shown at the most recent board of education meeting. It showed statistics of various standardized test scores such as the PARCC or SATs. In some cases, Lacey stu-
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dents did very well. In other cases, they did not. “They’re good. They could be better,” Superintendent Craig Wigley said of the test scores. Generally speaking, elementary school students scored better. Around eighth grade, there was a decline in some groups. Scoring for the PARCC (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers) is (Scores - See Page 13)
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Pro-Trump Rally Comes To Seaside Heights
By Sara Grillo SEASIDE HEIGHTS – On March 25, more than a thousand people gathered outside Beachcomber Bar & Grill on the Seaside Heights boardwalk for New Jersey’s Make America Great Again, or MAGA March. The rally was part of a nationwide MAGA movement in support of the president, vice president, military and fi rst responders, with similar rallies held across the country. A permit for the march was reluctantly approved by Seaside Heights officials and the exact location was shared only days before, as organizers feared it would give too much time for protestors to stage a resistance. The four-hour rally, which was scheduled to begin at 1 p.m., was filled with plenty of red clothing, American flags and signs bearing Donald Trump’s name. There was an overall theme of pride in the nation’s 45th president and an understanding that whoever doesn’t agree with Trump winning the election should get over it. Speakers at the rally, including several Republican candidates for New Jersey governor, were called to the Beachcomber’s rooftop to speak to a growing crowd of Trump supporters below. They encouraged the cheering crowd to fight back against liberals and issues such as fake news, gun control, sanctuary cities and affordable housing. Seth Grossman kicked things off with a plea to bring the country back to where it was 50 years ago, to a time when he says
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Continued From Page 1 side. Warren Avenue curves in off of Route 9. On one side, there are residences. On the other, the fields of Hebrew Park. In between, there is an unpaved road and a parallel footpath that reach beyond the signs for at least half a mile. The old railway remnant known as the Trestle has had police response from both Berkeley and Lacey officers for incidents. Recently, the Trestle was a topic of discussion at a Berkeley Township Council meeting, when a resident brought up concerns with people “passed out from partying” from the night before. The Berkeley resident told the council what he finds on his jogs in that area each weekend. “I’ve run there Saturday morning and see people there who’ve been there since Friday night into Saturday morning, passed out, beer bottles everywhere and it’s 9 o’clock in the morning,” said the resident. “If I run Sunday evening, they are out there partying. It’s 8 o’clock at night.” He said it seems changed from previous generations using the area. “Another landmark as kids in Berkeley, it’s something we knew we could enjoy, jumping off the Trestle into a clean creek, being able to go on a canoe. But there today, it’s a disaster.” Earlier in the council meeting, officials mentioned problems with drug abuse the community is facing. “If you’re talking about illegal drugs, the Trestle is probably a big spot to hit,” said the resident to officials. “I’ve talked to the police, from both towns, but every time they get there, the people are not there. It might be time to knock it down.” The challenge has been limiting access to people who are breaking the law there, while still allowing people to enjoy the area in legal ways, Lacey Police Chief Michael DiBella said. There are issues with underage drinking, drug use, bonfires, and littering there, he said. “No Trespassing” signs have been put up, and police send patrols through the area when the weather is nice. There are people who use the area for recreation that are not a problem, he said. Some of them are visiting nearby Hebrew Park. Some of them are kayaking. Some of them are using the Rail Trail. As a result of the signs and the patrols, there have been fewer incidents on the Lacey side of the trestle, he said. He acknowledged that because of the lay of the land, it is easier for Lacey police to have access to the trestle than Berkeley. The Berkeley side of the trestle is accessible only by driving down a long winding road off Serpentine Drive. It’s a quiet, residential
The Southern Ocean Times, April 1, 2017, Page 5 community, sometimes flanked on one side by nothing but woods or the Barnegat Rail Trail. However, residents there say people driving to the trestle whip down the road at 50 mph. The road is narrow, as well. It’s just wide enough for one car to drive comfortably at a time. When they’re speeding down the road, it is not safe for any kids who might be playing in yards. To get to the Berkeley side, you would have to park on the road or by the pump station and then walk a bit down the rail trail. The old trestle is made of heavy timber, but has clearly deteriorated. Years ago, adventurous people could drive over it. Not anymore. There is a garbage can there, like you would see at a park. The ground, in late winter, was still clean. There were just a few scraps of fireworks wrappers on the ground. The rail trail goes around it, and makes it accessible. On the Berkeley side, there are smaller, rusted signs nailed to a tree. One nearby resident admitted that he used to drive down this road, back when he was a kid living in a different neighborhood, to hang out there. It’s a different crowd now, though. “These kids took it too far,” he said. Another neighbor said they had no problem with people coming to the trestle as long as they drive safely, and are respectful. It’s when they are using drugs and shooting alcohol bottles with pellet guns that it becomes a nuisance. “The cops get down here when they can. By the time they come, (the kids) are gone,” he said. Berkeley Police Chief Karin DiMichele said a recent ordinance that prohibited streetside parking in a Berkeley access point to the Trestle, and signs there, was one way the township is countering the problems nearby residents face. “There’s so many accesses into the area, it’s hard to patrol. We send officers there, the kids just go to the lacey side,” she said to the resident at the January council meeting. Township Planner Jim Oris spoke to the county’s involvement in the area, since it is proximate to the Ocean County Rail Trail system, a mostly north-south trail that uses much of an old rail line bed for a bike and walking trail, connecting areas south of Barnegat to what will eventually connect to Toms River. “One of the things we’ve been talking to the county about is improvements to the rail trail and security for the area,” Oris said. “They did envision how to better secure the area. It’s in their queue, you would say,” Still, with weather warming, activity is likely only to increase by the Trestle. The Berkeley resident who spoke at the council meeting hopes something can be done: “It’s gotten so I don’t even want to bring my son with me there on my runs.”
Corrections
In the March 18 edition of The Southern Ocean Times, a trip to Grounds for Sculpture sponsored by the Township of Ocean Recreation Department was incorrectly advertised. There is no such trip this year. In the March 25 edition of The Southern Ocean Times, several figures were incorrectly explained during the story “Barnegat Hearing on $25.4 Million Budget.” The article claims that $550,044 would be brought from the Water Sewer Utility surplus into the township’s general fund. The figure is correct, but the money will be staying within the Water Sewer Utility, and will not be used to offset the township’s budget.
Additionally, the figure of $17.4 million was listed as the total of base pay, overtime, pension, health benefits, and employment taxes and other benefits. This figure was described as salaries, when it should have been described as total personnel costs of all parts of the township, including the Water Sewer Utility. The police department’s salaries were reported as increasing by $300,000. However, that was because $235,000 were in a separate line item for homeland security. That line item was combined into the police department, so that the real increase for the police department was $65,000.
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor
F EATURED L ETTER Congress Should Support Research To End Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a daily burden for its victims. It’s also the most costly and pervasive disease in America. New projections from the American Heart Association show that by 2035, nearly half of the U.S. population will suffer from CVD, with costs exceeding 1 trillion. In fact, expenses associated with CVD are expected to surpass medical cost estimates for other chronic diseases, including diabetes and Alzheimer’s, over the next two decades. These latest projections update ones made by the association in 2011 that estimated 100 million Americans would suffer from CVD by 2030. Disturbingly, that prediction came true in 2015. Unless deliberate and focused action is taken now to combat this growing
burden, the very disease that probably killed your great-grandparents will remain on the fast-track to kill your great-grandchildren, too. Research funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) remains our country’s best hope for discovering ways to prevent, treat and ultimately cure CVD – the number one and most costly killer of Americans. Congress: help wipe out the burden of CVD for every generation by supporting NIH-funded research. Together, we can make heart disease and stroke just a memory. Rachana Kulkarni, MD Board Member South-Central NJ American Heart Association, American Stroke Association
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Celebrating Spring Where is global warming when we need it? I do look forward to the first day of spring, balmy weather, and flowers in bloom. The first days of spring is actually a perfect opportunity to turn over a new leaf in our personal habits - to clean house, to jog outdoors, and to replace animal foods with healthy, delicious vegetables, legumes, grains, and fruits. The shift toward healthy eating is everywhere. Fastfood chains like Chipotle, Quiznos, Starbucks, Subway, Taco Bell and Wendy’s offer plant-based options. Parade, Better Homes and Gardens, and Eating Well are touting vegan recipes. Google CEO Eric Schmidt views replacement of meat by plant protein as the world’s #1 technical trend. The financial investment community is betting on innovative start-ups like Beyond Meat or Impossible Foods, while warning clients about “death of meat.” Even Tyson Foods new CEO sees plant protein as the meat industry’s future. Indeed, Global Meat News reports that nearly half of consumers are reducing meat intake. Beef consumption has dropped by 43 percent in the past 40 years. Each of us can celebrate spring by checking out the rich collection of plant-based dinners and desserts in our supermarket’s frozen food, dairy, and produce sections. Hal Tubbs Toms River
Letters To ton The Editor back-pocket liberalism, In the immortal words of Christie Only Cares About Himself
Governor Christie made it clear in his recent speech that he will leave New Jersey in far worse fiscal shape than what he inherited. Whether it’s underfunded pensions, underfunded transit, underfunded schools, or his record ten credit downgrades, Governor Christie is nothing but an underperformer whose greatest accomplishment will be his ability to tie up traffic. 37 percent of New Jerseyans are struggling just to get by, and his budget does nothing to help working men and women. It short changes students and promotes a corrupt charter school system that drains resources from our public schools and funnels them to his Wall Street cronies. It ignores the looming crisis we face by President Trump’s ongoing threat to repeal the Affordable Care Act. Once again, it is clear Christie doesn’t care about the people of New Jersey – he only cares about his political career. We need new leadership in our state now, more than ever, which is why I’m asking for your support in my campaign for governor. Assemblyman John Wisniewski, D-19 Candidate for Governor
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Democrats thought the nation was ready for fundamental, unabashed, full-out progressivism. Obama was resoundingly elected and successfully delivered his liberal agenda through senate shenanigans of Harry Reid as well as his own use of executive decision and the regulatory state. The resulting failure of these policies has hampered our economy while ramping up national debt and clenching the iron fist of centralized government on Americans, to say nothing of our newly acquired international impotence. Obama’s successes were only in the eyes of the mainstream media and academia elitists. The reality shows more people out of work or in part-time low wage benefit-less jobs since the Carter years. Black America, which one might have thought would benefit the most from his presidency, have unduly suffered the worst employment record under his watch, yet he remains lionized in that community. Propped up by a fake news narrative, Democrats had a false sense that America was on its way to liberal Shangri-La. With this false sense of security in mind they offered up the worst presidential candidate possible, My Tur n Hillar y. Thankfully, enough of our constitutional republic remains that this con job of bull-pooky was defeated. Now it’s the Democrats turn to regroup, if they can get past their own pity party and offer up solutions in a Republican controlled congress, rather than the current mode of obstructionism. James Spickard Little Egg Harbor
Make A Difference Enough! Time for the cyber bullying and Facebook civil war to stop! It is over! Time to come together and get behind our words by deeds...
past men and women who have inspired us, the time has come for all good men to come to the aid of their country. Or, “Ask not what your country can do for you but what you can do for your country.” It is time to put your words into deeds – enough protesting! Don’t be behind the sign – be the sign! Get up and get going. Just do it! Now is the perfect time for action, to be held accountable to mature and act responsibly. Get out there! You have a cause and want to be heard? Well, write your elected officials, write to the newspapers, hold the media responsible for honest journalism. Take a stand! There are many people waiting for a handout and many more just waiting for a hand. If you have the money and ability, pay it forward. If you don’t, volunteer! You will not only be helping others but also be helping yourself to heal, to mend, to become unbroken. There are so many opportunities to make a real difference. Help build a house for the homeless, or rebuild one for someone who has lost it all! Volunteer at a homeless shelter, soup kitchen, pack packages for soldiers near and abroad who are protecting our rights to protest, our liberty and our freedom. Join the military! Walk a dog, especially for someone who is homebound and cannot do the simple tasks the rest of us take for granted. Help out at a youth program or start one; learn face painting or clowning, singing, dancing and volunteer your skills at a hospital and hold the hand of someone going through dialysis or cancer treatment or a child so unsure of their daily regimen, so full of doubt or fear, or the hand of someone who is dying. Work on a hotline you may just be the encouragement someone needs. You may just save a life! Whatever your cause may (Letters - See Page 18)
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From The Desk Of Congressman Tom MacArthur: Congressman Tom MacArthur’s Statement On The American Health Care Act
Congressman Tom MacArthur WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Tom MacArthur issued the following statement after the American Health Care Act didn’t come to a vote. “W hen the American Health Care Act was fi rst introduced, I grappled with whether I would support it. But I didn’t run for Congress to be an obstructionist
OCEAN COUNTY – The State’s so-called bail reform law is costing taxpayers millions of dollars while threatening to release potentially dangerous criminals back into the community, two Ocean County Freeholders said. Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari and Deputy Director Gerry P. Little commended the Ocean County Association of Chiefs of Police for its recent opposition to the bail reform laws. “These law enforcement professionals and leaders from all of our municipalities agree
or to decorate a fancy chair - Washington has enough of those people already - I worked to constructively improve the legislation,” said MacArthur. “I’ve always said that this has to be about people, not politics. My wife and I had a special needs child in our early twenties and we had over one million dollars of medical bills when she died at the age of eleven. Without insurance, our life would have had a terrible blow before we even got started.
I am committed to helping every American get the health insurance they need.” “Over the past weeks, I worked with President Tr u mp, Vice President Pence, Speaker Ryan, HHS Secretary Tom Price and Members of Congress with different views, about my concerns. I offered and fought for specific improvements that needed to be included in the legislation in order for me to support it.” “I successfully worked for $60 billion in addi-
tional funding for older and disabled Americans in Medicaid and made sure that everyone in Medicaid Expansion - including over 500,000 New Jerseyans - could remain there permanently with a full federal match. I proposed and gained a $90 billion increase in the healthcare tax credits for Americans in the 50-64 age group. These additional credits were intended to help this group, which struggles with among the highest health insurance
costs. And late Thursday, just before the scheduled vote, I was able, along with others to secure an additional $15 billion to help young mothers and those struggling with mental and substance abuse disorders.” “In total, we committed an additional $165 billion dollars to the most vulnerable among us. But this was never about money. Despite all the fear and confusion over this bill, I worked to make it better for people - those I represent and all
Freeholders Join With Law Enforcement Leaders In Condemning State’s “Bail Reform”
that this version of bail reform is not working,” Vicari said. “We’re not against reviewing and improving our bail regulations, but we are against this law.” The Chiefs Association on February 10 unanimously approved a resolution calling for the appeal of the reform legislation, calling it “dangerous, onerous and fiscally disastrous.” Little went one step further, calling the state-mandated law, “nothing but a Get-Outof-Jail-Free card.” Little argued that the original
public question placed before voters in 2014 was not only inaccurate, but also “disingenuous.” “In no way did the question ask whether voters wanted the courts to release sex offenders, drug dealers, burglars and other potentially violent criminals back on the streets without bail,” Little said. “Judges already had the power to release or hold suspects with or without bail.” The actual question on the November 2014 ballot read: “Do you approve amending the Constitution to allow a
court to order pretrial detention of a person in a criminal case? This would change the current constitutional right to bail. The change to the Constitution would mean that a court could order that a person remain in jail prior to a trial even without a chance for the person to post bail, in some situations.” Vicari said the facts concerning the number of prisoners released state-wide before trial confirm the Freeholders’ concerns. According to a statement issued by the New Jersey State
PBA on February 7, bail was set for only 3 out of 3,382 suspects that came before judges in January. “We stand shoulder-to-shoulder with our police officers in opposition to these dangerous changes,” Vicari said. Vicari and Little also praised the New Jersey Association of Counties for filing a suit before the state Council on Mandates arguing that the legislation falls under the “State Mandate, State Pay” statutes and is therefore unconstitutional unless fully funded by Trenton. Vicari said the county esti-
Americans.” “This bill was not perfect—no bill is—but it was a dramatic improvement from where it started. It didn’t have enough votes to pass, but I stand by my efforts to improve it. The only way we’re going to repair our broken health care system is if we work together to fix the problem. Just saying no, which requires no effort at all, or pointing the finger of blame at others is of no value. It is time for action together.”
mates that complying with the regulations will cost taxpayers about $2.4 million in new staff, equipment and capital expenses. “NJAC is absolutely correct – the state mandated these costs and under the state Constitution they should pay to implement this program,” Vicari said. However, the Freeholder said a better proposal would be to scrap the law and start fresh. “It’s time to throw it out and come up with a better plan that both protects our residents and controls costs,” Vicari said.
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Beach Haven Establishes Team To Boost Economic Development
BEACH HAVEN – This past January, the Council of Beach Haven along with key stakeholders began its mission to develop an economic growth plan for a modern business district that is reflective to the Borough’s customer base and preferences. The Economic Development Committee will identify necessary improvements and open discussion that would improve profitability and launching both an immediate and long term marketing plan to attract investment. Committee Stakeholders led by councilmen Don Kakstis and Chuck Maschal include Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce CEO, Lori Pepenella whose organization is including Beach Haven in their Downtown Driven Economic Development Program. This pilot program would help establish direction of the economic development discussion as well as tailoring it to the immediate and long term needs of a strong business community. Committee members include Land Use Board member Joe Pisano, Historical Society Representative Jeanette LLoyd, Beach Haven Resident Volunteers Ralph Skorge, Bonnie Wells, Caroline LeChaux, Beach Haven Year Round Business representatives are John Wachter (Murphy’s); Ken Muha (Bagel Shack and restaurant), Samantha Kelly
(Kapler’s Pharmacy). Mayor Nancy Davis and Acting Borough Manager Sherry Mason have been named as program champions to provide support to the committee as needed. The overall program will begin a network to distribute resources to community based organizations focusing on improving shopping districts, aesthetics and ordinances that will dove tail into other recommendations that will evaluate a designation of a Redevelopment/Rehabilitation Zone benefits. As part of this initiative, zoning, building codes and ordinances will be reviewed with the intent to facilitate investment in the business district. It will also include a marketing and communications initiative, market research focus groups, as well as analysis of infrastructure improvements needed to enhance and complement existing businesses. Southern Ocean Chamber has recently contracted Stockton University to generate a Visitor Study that will highlight Beach Haven and deliver data needed for other aspects of growth plan. Updates on discussion and progress will be available through the Borough of Beach Haven, Visit Beach Haven and Visit LBI Region websites throughout the year or by contacting Sherry Mason, Acting Borough Manager directly 609 491-0111, ext. 216.
Police Investigating Home Improvement Theft
LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP – The Long Beach Township Police Department was contacted in January 2017 to investigate an alleged act of theft by Ihab Waked of Exterior Boss. It is alleged that in October 2016, the victim hired Ihab for home improvements, specifically window and roof replacement. A $4700 deposit was given to Ihab, but no work was done. A subsequent police investigation established probable cause to issue a warrant for Ihab for theft by failure to make required disposition of property received. Ihab’s whereabouts are unknown and his last known address is in Turnersville. If you have any information regarding Ihab Waked or Exterior Boss, please contact the Long Beach Township Police Department at 609-494-3322 or your local police department.
Fish Fry To Benefit NJ State Elks’ Camp
MANAHAWKIN – The Manahawkin Elks Lodge #2340 is having a Good Friday’s Fish Fry on April 14 from 4 to 8 p.m. to benefit NJ State Elks’ Camp Moore, “A Summer Camp for Our Special Children.” Fried fish or fresh scallop dinner is $12 and fried fish and scallops combo is $15. Dinners are served with fries and coleslaw, and takeout is available. The Elks Lodge is located at 520 Hilliard Blvd. For more information, call 609-5971107.
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Hone Writing Craft By ‘Writing In The Pines’
GALLOWAY – Murphy Writing of Stockton University will present Writing in the Pines at Stockton University in Galloway on April 8 from 9:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Campus Center. The program is currently accepting registrations from community members and Stockton students. Participants will spend the day writing in one of three workshops. Each will offer craft discussion, writing prompts, writing time, sharing and inspiration: Poetry — Inventive Intensive: A Poetry Writing Mini-Boot Camp Fiction — Children’s Books: Planning and Plotting Memoir — The Truth, The Whole Truth & A Few Lies: A Memoir Workshop Following the method that workshop leader Peter Murphy, an adjunct instructor at Stockton, has developed in 35 years of teaching, participants will discuss the craft of creative writing before working on prompts that will challenge them to write for expression and discovery. They will then share their work in
read-around sessions. “Writing is typically a solitary act,” Murphy explained. “When writers come together in a supportive community that encourages them to push their boundaries, they often experience breakthroughs. The unique prompts will allow this supportive program to benefit both beginning and experienced writers. The workshops create an encouraging community of writers where all feel welcome.” “I loved how welcoming the retreat was,” said Jenna Geisinger of Lanoka Harbor, who attended last year. “I truly felt among a community of writers rather than people promoting themselves. The workshop was encouraging and informative. It evaporated my writers’ block. I’m really looking forward to the next one.” The $80 tuition includes lunch and six hours of professional development credit. Advance registration is required. For full registration information, visit stockton.edu/murphywriting or call 609-626-3594. For more information about Stockton University, visit stockton.edu.
Lifeguard Training At St. Francis Community Center
LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP – An American Red Cross certified lifeguard training course will run from April 19 to 23 at the St. Francis Community Center, 4700 Long Beach Blvd. Participants must be able to swim 300 yards continuously in the following order: 100 yards of front crawl using rhythmic breathing and a stabilizing-propellant kick, 100 years of breaststroke and 100 yards of either front crawl or breaststroke using rhythmic breathing. Participants must be able to swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive to a depth of seven to 10 feet, retrieve a 10 pound object, return to the surface and swim
20 yards back to the starting point with the object, and exit the water without using a ladder or steps within 1 minute and 40 seconds. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive an American Red Cross Certification in Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED & Preventing Disease Transmission. For registration and pricing information, please call the St. Francis Community Center at 609-494-8861 or visit stfranciscenterlbi.org. If you have concerns about your ability to complete the prerequisites, please schedule a swimming skill evaluation by calling the pool reception desk at extension 187.
Kids Event Calendar At Stafford Township Library
MANAHAWKIN – The Stafford Township Branch of the Ocean County Library will host the following children’s events in April: Toddler Time on April 7 at 10:30 a.m.. Stories, songs and finger play for 19 to 36-month olds. Garden party on April 8 at 10:30 a.m. Crafts, games, stories and snacks for kids aged three to six. LEGO Builders Club on April 11 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Spring Carnival on April 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. Skee ball and other boardwalk games, face painting and temporary tattoos, fortune teller and kissing booth, stuffed animal petting zoo, clown and circus animal crafts and a kid’s circus parade.
Science Explorers: Garden in a Glove on April 17 at 4 p.m. Join Jennifer Klein, dietitian with the ShopRite of Manchester, to learn how vegetables grow and plant your own garden in a glove. Veggie snacks will be served. Preschool Storytime on April 18 at 1:30 p.m. Stories, songs and fun for kids aged three to six. Mother Goose Time on April 26 at 10:30 a.m. Rhythm, rhymes and movement for babies up to 18 months. Drop-In Craft on April 29 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The library is located at 129 North Main Street. For more information, visit theoceancounty library.org.
TED Talks Plus Book Discussion
BARNEGAT – TED Talks plus Book Discussion takes place every Friday at 2 p.m. for a 20 minute TED talk. The talk and book discussion take place at the
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Seasonal Strategies Shared At Southern Ocean Chamber
SHIP BOTTOM – Staffing, hiring, marketing, inventory and customer service are all keys to success when operating within a peak season time frame. Established or new businesses will learn much needed sources and tips to their seasonal formula. Southern Ocean Chamber has dedicated its April 12 Innovate and Caffeinate membership meeting to best practices along with a Q & A session that provides the forum for important topics. Registration begins at 8:15 a.m. at the Holiday Inn Manahawkin, $20 includes breakfast buffet, networking and program. The morning will be facilitated by Kimberle Rolle Samarelli, New Jersey Amusement Association Executive Director and Ocean County College Adjunct Professor. It will begin with a panel created of business owners to share with fellow members strategies that help grow and strengthen their summer season. Mark Cohen of The Chicken or the Egg
Restaurant in Beach Haven, Carolyn Kasunich General Manager of Bay Village Country Kettle Fudge & Chowda, Todd Elsassar of Panzone’s and Melanie Magaziner of Mud City and Old Causeway have been invited to be panelists. The Q & A session will be followed up with best practices from a seasonal perspective from Samarelli. The Southern Ocean Chamber will also make information available for upcoming May 4 and 5 Restaurant Food Handler Course co-sponsored by LBI Health Department and Ocean County College Business Engagement will be offering free onsite customer service training to retail and restaurants throughout the spring. Partner member Panzone’s Pizza & Pasta will be presenting welcoming remarks. To register, call 609-494-7211, email info@ sochamber.com or stop into 265 W. Ninth St. between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays.
Ocean Township Police Department Blotter WARETOWN – The Ocean Township Police Department reported these incidents. On March 13, Patrolman Kevin McKnight was on patrol in the area of County Route 532 and the Garden State Parkway at which time he conducted a motor vehicle stop for an equipment violation and more specifically an inoperable brake light. Further investigation at the scene of the motor vehicle stop led to the driver being issued a motor vehicle summons for operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license and the passenger identified as a 46-year-old male of Barnegat, NJ was arrested on the strength of active warrants. He was arrested for a $5,515.49 warrant issued by the Superior Court of Ocean County and an additional $1,200 warrant issued by
the Stafford Township Municipal Court. He was transported to police headquarters where he was processed and subsequently transported to the Ocean County Jail and lodged in default. On March 17, Patrolwoman Leanne Petracca and Special Officer Anthony Mastrandrea responded to the Sea Pine Motor Inn located along U.S. Highway 9 in Waretown to serve active warrants. Upon arrival and after a brief investigation officers arrested a 56-year-old male from Waretown on the strength of two active no-bail warrants issued by the Lacey Township Municipal Court. He was processed at police headquarters and custody was subsequently transferred to the Lacey Township Police Department.
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Township Of Ocean Founder’s Day
WARETOWN – The 20th Annual Township of Ocean Founder’s Day is on May 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 139 Wells Mills Road. The event features over 125 vendors, food trucks, free inflatable rides, trackless train rides, live bands and K-9 and police demonstrations. There will also be a cupcake eating contest and cupcake decorating contest. Children must bring six pre-decorated, beach-themed cupcakes to the registration booth by noon Prizes will be awarded.
A fireworks display over the Barnegat Bay will begin at dusk. Food vendors are needed and cost $100. Other vendors cost $30 for a 20 by 20 space. Non-profits will get their first space free and additional spaces at $30. Only one vehicle is permitted in each space. To download a form, visit twpoceannj.gov. For more information on this event, email Jeanne Broadbent, Recreation Director at recreation@twpoceannj.gov.
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser For Zonta Of Southern Ocean County
TUCKERTON – Zonta of Southern Ocean County will sponsor a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for coastal volunteers on April 28 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Tuckerton Masonic Lodge 4, 122 Church Street. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the
door. Cost is $8 for adults and $5 for children under 12. Children under five eat free. All proceeds will benefit coastal volunteers in medicine. Call Debbie at 609-296-8768 for tickets and information.
Vendors Needed For Fire Hall Spring Marketplace
SHIP BOTTOM – Vendors are needed for the Ship Bottom Fire Hall’s second annual Spring Marketplace on May 6 at 2006 Central Ave. The marketplace will feature art, handicrafts, clothing, paintings, homemade goods,
pet supplies, jewelry, fashion accessories, wooden crafts, auxiliary food, baked goods and beverages. For more information, email auxiliary46@ gmail.com.
Basic Watercolor Class
WARETOWN – The Township of Ocean Recreation Department is having basic watercolor classes from 1 to 3 p.m. on Wednesdays or Thursdays at the Community Center, 239 11th St. The classes are May 3, 10, 17 and 24 or May 4, 11, 18 and 25.
The cost is $30 if students bring their own supplies, or $40 if the class must supply them. Call June Merrifield at 609-698-4761 with questions about the class. For more information call Jeanne at 609693-5407 or visit twpoceannj.gov and click on “recreation.”
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REPLACEMENT LENS OPTIONS
Cataract surgery patients have several options for replacement lenses. The most popular choice is the “fixed-focus monofocal lens,” which provides good distance correction although reading glasses will still be needed for up-close work. In some cases, patients may opt to have one eye fitted with a lens that provides near vision while the other eye (usually the dominant eye) gets a lens that provides for far vision. This combination of lenses, called “monovision,” relies on the brain’s ability to sort between the two images so that near tasks can be performed without the need for reading glasses. A newer lens, the “accommodating monofocal lens,” can shift from near to far vision in response to the eyes’ ciliary muscles. A state-of-the-art advancement in small incision cataract surgery now allows us to create a 2.8 mm self-sealing clear corneal incisions. This reduces astigmatism that can occur from suturing an eye. No-Stitch Cataract removal is made possible by creating a self-sealing microscopic tunnel incision into the eye which allows the cataract to be broken down, removed, and replaced by an implant. This restores clear vision. To learn more, please call SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES, P.A. at 732-349-5622.
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Continued From Page 1 (DCA) to hold the 42nd Housing Recovery Information session to help Sandy-affected homeowners participating in the Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation and Mitigation (RREM) Program, the Lowto Moderate-Income (LMI) Homeowner Rebuilding Program and rental property owners participating in the Landlord Rental Repair Program (LRRP). Ducey introduced DCA Commissioner Charles A. Richman to the standing-room only audience. “I’m not going to spend any time telling you how successful this program has been,” Richman said. “I know you are here today because of contractor fraud; it’s hard enough losing your home and now you have been hit twice. It’s a disgrace,” he said. Commissioner Richman introduced Assistant Director of Legal Issues/Sandy Division Elizabeth MacKay who helped to draft a fraud policy with Housing and Urban Development (HUD). “In the beginning if you were defrauded, you were pretty much on your own if the funds you were awarded are no longer available because of fraud,” she said. The federal government will not pay out the same money twice, so the HUD has made other funds available for people to complete their homes, MacKay explained. “This is not a victim’s compensation fund, this is additional funds so you can complete your home - that’s an important
distinction,” she said. Contractor fraud includes underperformance, use of poor quality materials, inflating costs, abandonment and more. In order to get the additional funds, victims must have evidence of contractor fraud, file a police report and file a complaint with the DCA with supporting documentation. The DCA would obtain the resulting charging document (“State vs. Contractor”) from the Division of Consumer Affairs, and a project manager would inspect the property to verify or confi rm the damages. The language “Theft by Deception” would be in the charging document, MacKay said. Then a grant award and amendment would be prepared and a Community Affairs representative would meet with a validated replacement contractor and the applicant. Applicants may receive additional funds if they agree to filing the complaint, providing documentation, cooperating with state and law enforcement officials, and returning any funds recovered as the result of criminal actions. All new contractors must be validated by the project manager, which is very important since if they are not licensed the homeowner would not be eligible for the additional funds. Assistant Director of Housing Recovery/ Sandy Recovery Division David Mazzuca said that if a homeowner is back in their home and the work has been completed, they are no longer eligible to participate
in the fraud process. “Many of us are in the same boat,” said a woman in the audience. “If you’re already in your house – you worked, worked, worked – and you’re not allowed to move back into your house, why bother working on the house?” she asked. She said many people borrowed from their retirement to complete their homes. Mazzuca said the DCA has to abide by federal regulations. “We can’t reimburse you for a project you have already done it because you have already figured out a way to do it,” he said. “This regulation seems ridiculous, but we’re bound by the law. We’ll continue to press and advocate for you,” he added. Brick’s Shore Acres resident Kevin McGuire, 62, said he attended the information session because he heard there would be funding made available through the RREM program for fraud victims. “Our home elevation contractor demanded his fi nal payment when there was still 50 percent of work to be done. He lifted the house in one day and then all hell broke loose,” McGuire said as he waited to speak with a DCA representative. The plumbing, masonry, electrical and HVAC systems under the house were “in shambles and ripped apart” after the house
was lifted, McGuire said. “I refused to give him the fi nal $65,000 payment, which saved us. He threatened us, he tried to place a lien on our house, he said he was going to sue us. I had to hire a lawyer because he pulled off the job,” he said. The contractor – who was licensed by the State of NJ – hired a string of different lawyers who contacted McGuire as part of a bullying campaign, he said. “It was part of his M.O. Later I was able to see a bigger picture of how he operated. His approach has been very effective for him in the past in other states,” McGuire said. “How could the state approve him as a contractor?” McGuire said he wanted to fi nd out the DCA’s position for people who had completed their houses themselves. He heard Mazzuca say residents would not be eligible for fraud funds if they were back in their homes, but McGuire said he hoped for a position reversal. After the presentation, attendees could receive direct assistance with their questions or issues from representatives with the DCA, NJ Division of Consumer Affairs, RREM and LRRP Program Managers and housing counselors from the Sandy Recovery Housing Program.
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Allowing at least 10 percent of the units to be set aside for affordable housing. These would be for apartments. Rentals provide more affordable housing credits than purchases. Constructing a variety of housing types to improve the housing stock in Barnegat and to be in accordance with the Pinelands Regional Growth Area Standards. The plan state no adverse impact on traffic on West Bay Avenue. This development won’t be a “payment in lieu of taxes” agreement. This is an agreement whereby a town waives taxes on a new development, allowing it to grow and earn some income for the developers before it gets taxed. The developer will be able to purchase Pinelands Development Credits, which means the developer will be allowed to develop here in exchange for not developing elsewhere in the Pinelands. The credits would be used to increase the density of units in any assisted living facility. The plan goes on to detail the setbacks, buffers, and other rules for any development inside. A pocket park will be required on the Compass Point tract. So far, a lot of professional work has been done by the township on this property. In 2010 the committee asked the planning board to investigate whether the property was in need of redevelopment. This is a specific designation defined by the state, providing municipalities certain rules to follow in redeveloping abandoned areas. In 2012, the township engineer provided a study that said it was a redevelopment area. In 2014, the township authorized a redevelopment study. CME Associates finished a redevelopment study and created a plan for the property in 2017.
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neighborhood commercial zones. It’s being developed by Christopher S. Vernon, owner of Mercer Management and Development. People buying into the community would buy a single family home or condo at first, Mayor Albert Bille explained. Then, as their medical needs changed, they could opt into a nursing home facility, paying a monthly rate. Then, if they leave, or if they die, their heirs would receive a substantial amount of the money the residents had paid already. This is an unusual program, but there are some in existence elsewhere, such as in Manchester. The goal, as stated in the Shoreline Sand & Gravel and Compass Point redevelopment plan, is to develop it as either a lifestyle-planned community or a planned adult community encompassing approximately 113 of the total 140 acres. A lifestyle community would include any mix of independent living, assisted living, or nursing homes. A planned adult community would be attached or separate single-family dwellings, a clubhouse, and a managed care facility. Both plans would have the age requirement of 55 or older. Retail uses would be appropriate as a portion of that plan. Any assisted living building would have a maximum of 250 residents. Specific goals included: Creating a mixed-use community of residential, commercial, and assisted living. Transitioning the medium density housing of Compass Point to the higher density Shoreline tract. Providing for the need of the aging community for managed care facilities in the area. Providing a 55 and older community.
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Continued From Page 1 broken down into five levels. Level 1 means that students are not yet meeting grade-level expectations. Level 2 students partially met expectations. Level 3 means they are approaching expectations. Level 4 means they are meeting them. Level 5 means that they are exceeding them. In Language Arts, by way of example, there were, in most grade levels, an increase in students who were in levels 4 and 5. In the elementary grades, there were between 40-55 percent of students who either met or exceeded grade level expectations. That dipped as kids got older, to the 30-40 percent. There were more children who were not meeting expectations. There was an average of 31 percent of students who were in Level 1 and 2 combined. The test scores seemed to go down as children got older.
TUCKERTON – The Tuckerton Seaport at 120 West Main Street will host the following classes in April and May: Rain Barrel Class is on April 22 from 1 to 3 p.m. Celebrate Earth Day by making a rain barrel for your garden. Rain barrels store storm water for later use. At this workshop, you will learn the benefits of rain barrels and build your own rain barrel to take home that
When compared to state averages, Lacey students usually came in within a few percentage points. Either they did slightly better or slightly worse. Again, older students performed worse than younger students. The solution to some of this is providing more instructional time for students, assistant superintendent Vanessa Clark said. “We have some work to do and we know that.” Participation rates for the PARCC increased from 2015 to 2016 across all six schools. Whereas the four elementary schools had participation rates in the 80s, percentage-wise, they increased to the 90s in 2016. Middle school PARCC participation went from 68.3 percent in 2015 to 93.9 percent in 2016. In high school, the change was even greater, increasing from 59.8 percent to 91.2 percent. The scores were a bit skewed because there were 10 to 25 percent more people taking
them. Numbers like that make it hard to compare one year to the next, Clark said. The presentation also showed NJ ASK (Assessment of Skills and Knowledge) scores, which is still used to test science. In all categories, Lacey students performed better than the state average. The NWEA (Northwest Evaluation Association) is an intuitive test, meaning it measures your scores as you take it, Clark said. If too many questions are answered incorrectly, the test stops. One thing the district likes about this test, is that the results are available in 24 hours. It also provides a scale to measure an individual’s growth over time, which really helps to identify strengths and problem areas. Because of this, it is a good test to show how an individual child is learning, rather than looking at an entire grade’s average scores. Lacey students all showed progress from the beginning of the year to the end,
April And May Classes At Tuckerton Seaport day. Cost is $30 for members and $35 for non-members. Registration is required by April 15. Mason Jar Carrier Basket on May 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Weave two baskets with swing handles that each hold a mason jar. Baskets stand 5” high, 3” wide and 3” long (not including swing handle). Cost is $35 for members and $40 for non-members, plus a material
fee of $25 due to the instructor on class day. Pre-registration is required by May 13. Garvey Building Weekend on May 27 and 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Join master boatbuilder Ron Spodofora to build a traditional Barnegat Bay Garvey. He will teach you about this historic small craft, and guide you through the skills and techniques necessary to build your own 9 foot boat, all in just two days. Bring
in every grade, and in every subject, except eighth grade math, which fell a fraction of a point. The SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) average test score was also part of the presentation. Lacey’s 2016 scores were 15 to 22 points below the national average. The reason that all of the test data was presented is because it shows a better picture of a student’s progress, Clark said. These tests take place on one day. If the student has something personal going on, illness or an issue at home, then it can affect those scores. “You can’t build an opinion on one day,” she said. Further, it makes it difficult to form an opinion on the entire district from one test, she said. For example, some of the high school tests were taken after the students have already met their graduation requirements. Therefore, the test was not important to them so they might not have tried as hard.
your family or bring some friends to build a boat and make memories you’ll never forget. This class is limited to one family per class. For pricing, please contact us directly. To register, visit us in person at 120 West Main Street or call Jaclyn at 609-296-8868. For a full listing of our classes, visit our website at tuckertonseaport.org/ jersey-shore-folklife-center/classes.
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678)
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Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is the most common type of hearing loss, but folks aren’t always sure where their hearing loss comes from. There are some fairly obvious ways to damage your hearing, such as listening to music at excessive volumes, or firing weapons without hearing protection. Then there are situations where protecting your hearing doesn’t seem very important, but doing so might actually prevent further damage. Consider the following sneaky causes of hearing loss. Workplace Noise: Although many construction and manufacturing jobs state that hearing protection should be worn at all times on the job, these warnings are not always adhered to. Those who wear hearing protection may not be wearing it at all times; it may be removed to talk with co-workers or supervisors despite close proximity to high-noise producing machines, and depending upon how loud those machines are, damage can be caused fairly quickly. Even with hearing protection, noise damage can slowly accumulate and wear on the delicate hair cells in the inner ear. Ototoxic Medication: Ototoxic medications are drugs such as painkillers that have chemical properties that make them toxic to the sensory cells in the ear. Painkillers taken in high quantity create not only a risk for dependency but for losing hearing as well; strong pain medications first cause a ringing in the ears before beginning to have adverse effects on hearing, but the
impairment often goes away after discontinued use. Smoking: Because of the impact and high profile of major diseases caused by smoking, potential hearing damage as a side effect of smoking often flies under the radar. But nicotine is a vasoconstrictor that causes blood vessels to shrink slightly, restricting blood flow to the inner ear and preventing oxygen from reaching it. Over a lifetime, this “suffocates” the ear. Public Transportation: The squeal and grind of light rails, trains, and even buses coming to a stop have the potential to cause hearing damage to daily riders of public transportation because they’re constantly exposed to noise. Rough or curved tracks prevent smooth rides, leading to more noise. And those who are waiting for their bus or train are exposed to potential traffic on a busy street which can sometimes reach levels of 100 dB or more. Attending Sporting Events Due in part to the nature of sporting events, watching athletes perform-the danger of noise is often forgotten. Many stadiums still manifest crown noise dangerous enough to damage hearing. Seattle’s CenturyLink Field last year posted a decibel record of 137.6 enough to cause permanent damage in 30 seconds. Noise levels of 115 dBs or more-about the equivalent of a concert, are not uncommon but are safe to experience for only 15 minutes.
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April 28 at Ocean Gynecologic and Obstetrical Associates, 475 Route 70 in Lakewood, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Additional clinics will be held at Family Planning Center locations in Lakewood, 290 River Avenue and Manahawkin, 1173 Beacon Avenue. Please call for more details. Appointments are required. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 732-557-3202.
Sjögren’s Syndrome Support Group Announces Meetings TOMS RIVER – You are welcome to attend the Central/Southern New Jersey Area Sjögren’s Syndrome Support Group. Meetings are on the second Thursday of each month from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at The Lighthouse Center for Diabetes, Riverwood Building #1,
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
The Best Strategies To Control Seasonal Allergies By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. I know so many of you suffer from seasonal allergies this time of year. In my teens and twenties, I was super allergic to cats, dust and pollen but by the time I hit 31, I was virtually perfect. Still, even today at 52 years old, I can wipe down the car and porch furniture from pollen, and play with cats. Sam says I’m still virtually perfect, lol! Anyway, in my youth, my immune system was weak, I took all kinds of antihistamines to no avail, but I changed my life by giving my diet a complete makeover and changing the bed linens. I’ll help you right now too. Doctors often prescribe antihistamines to block your body’s histamine reaction, which causes the breathing problems and runny nose. They also prescribe corticosteroids to reduce inflammation but unfortunately those further suppress immune function. Some medications cause drowsiness and dry mouth while others cause ridiculous insomnia, stomach pain, aggression and psychosis. Children get attention deficit problems and nightmares. As much as I approve of quick-fix allergy pills for instant relief, they’re not ideal to take for the rest of your life. Do you want to cover it up or fix it once and for all? The best alternative to medication is to revamp the way you eat. You have major control of your immune system health and the fury of its reactivity to antigens like pollen. Your immune cells reside in your gut and so you can control how touchy those cells are by feeding them better. When I say this out loud to
people, I often hear “Ah whatever, I’ll eat what I want to, and just take this pill, it’s a lot easier.” True, but over time, your immune function weakens leaving you open to more and more allergies and major health problems. If you truly want to get better, do what I did. Eat clean, organic fruits and veggies. Juice them, eat them and cook with them. They’re high in fiber and keep your digestion moving. Pineapple is particularly good due to the high content of bromelain, a proteolytic enzyme. Sprinkle ‘warm’ spices on your food like ginger, garlic, cayenne and cinnamon because these thin mucous. Local honey might be helpful to sensitize you to local pollens. Green superfood powder drink mixes are potent detoxifiers of the intestinal tract. You’ll have to cut out or dramatically reduce intake of dairy products which have been tightly associated with allergies/asthma and consume less wheat and soy-based products. Those last two categories are heavily refined and may be genetically modified (GMO). There is a longer version of this article at my website with more food tips, but right now I’ll share lifestyle strategies that could easily change your life. Buy new pillows and blankets and switch to something hypoallergenic, for example, exchange down for organic cotton. Wrap the mattress with a bed-bug cover. Take a shower before bed and if that’s not possible, at least run a wet brush through your hair (it gets the pollen out). And finally, when the season is upon you, keep your windows closed.
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Ribbon Cutting For Immediate Care Medical Walk-In Of Lacey
LACEY – March 13 marked the official ribbon cutting of a new urgent care center in the Lacey Medical Arts Building on 833 Lacey Road. The center has been open since January 3. Lacey Mayor Peter Curatolo joined the executive leadership, clinical staff and physicians of Immediate Care for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and reception, where guests enjoyed refreshments and received gift bags with fi rst aid kits. Immediate Care CEO Salvatore F. Cannizzaro spoke to guests before the ribbon cutting, which will be the company’s fifth urgent care center.
Other public officials in attendance were Deputy Mayor Nicholas Juliano, Councilman Gary Quinn, Councilman Timothy McDonald and a representative from Senator Chris Connors’ office. Immediate Care offers walk-in treatment of non-life threatening illnesses and injuries and provides wellness services such as pre-employment, sports and camp physicals, occupational health services and vaccinations/immunizations. For a full list of healthcare services or to learn more about Immediate Care, please visit immcare.com or call 1-855-Walk-Ins.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast
For the week of April 1 - April 7 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Social activities can keep you occupied all week long. Hard work and a business-like attitude about material affairs can put you on the top of the heap. Networking can add dollars as well as smiles. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Defeat is not measured by how much you lose but by how soon you quit. In the week to come you have ample energy to see projects through to the finish. Tap into a storehouse of determination to resist failure. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You might find a way to change your luck without changing anything. Keep your cellphone battery charged in the week ahead. Communications could become frequent and complicated as activity levels increase. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Regroup to regain ground. Some friends may come and some may go in the week ahead. It might be in your best interests to shift your allegiances. You may be expected to be at the beck and call of some people. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Work related situations could come full circle. Attention to the smallest details could take up extra time as this week unfolds but will be well worth the extra effort. Ask for advice and information when money is at stake. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): When you feel you have plenty you can be careless about finances. It might be wise to conduct a reality check and make sure there is enough cash to cover the budget. Avoid spending sprees in the week ahead.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Sparkle and shine as you network your way to the top in the week to come. Rather than using the same old tactics when dealing with relationships and business matters you might find it suits you better to try something new. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Friendships can be forged with flair. Put yourself in the public eye where your talents are better appreciated. You will find ingenious ways to overcome the objections of an opposing party in the week to come. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You have a talent for taming technology. Use a methodical approach to plug in a new computer, install software, or deal with detailed creative work in the upcoming week. You might enjoy five minutes of fame. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don’t take good luck for granted. Follow up on agreements and send a thank you note when needed. If you must make a crucial decision in the week ahead, dig up the details with some diligent hard work. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Courtesy is always in style. Your warmth and willingness to try something new is an asset as long as you don’t overstep the bounds of propriety. Do not take short cuts when etiquette is expected this week. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You can’t control the winds so you must adjust your sails. It may take longer than expected to make headway causing frustration. You will get the best results by following the rules to the letter in the week ahead.
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INDIAN-SPICED SALMON WITH LENTIL SALAD AND CUCUMBER RAITA Serves 4 For the tandoori seasoning: 3 tablespoons moderately spicy curry powder 2 teaspoons mild or hot paprika 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom For the tandoori salmon: 4 salmon fillets, about 4 ounces (125 g) each, skinned 2 cups (500 mL) nonfat plain yogurt 1/4 cup (60 mL) fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup (60 mL) fresh lime juice 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons minced garlic 2 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 teaspoons ground coriander 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon mild or hot paprika 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric For the lentil salad: 1 cup (250 mL) dried green lentils, sorted and rinsed 1 medium yellow onion, cut into large chunks, plus 1/4 cup (60 mL) finely chopped yellow onion 1 medium carrot, cut into large chunks 1 celery stalk, cut into large chunks 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 cup (125 mL) nonfat Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/2 Japanese cucumber, cut into 1/4inch (6-mm) dice For the cucumber raita: 1 Japanese cucumber, peeled and cut into chunks 1/4 red onion, cut into chunks 2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon packaged moderately spicy curry powder 2 cups (500 mL) fresh cilantro leaves 1 cup (250 mL) fresh mint leaves 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) nonfat Greek yogurt
For serving: 4 cups (1 L) packed baby arugula leaves 1 medium fennel bulb, trimmed and thinly shaved 8 red radishes, trimmed and thinly shaved About 8 hours before serving, prepare the tandoori seasoning and salmon: Stir together the curry powder, paprika, turmeric, coriander, cumin, nutmeg, ginger and cardamom. Lightly season the salmon with 1 1/2 tablespoons of the tandoori seasoning. Place in a nonreactive bowl, cover, and refrigerate for about 2 hours. In a separate bowl, stir together the yogurt, lemon juice, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, ginger, oil, coriander, salt, paprika, turmeric and 2 tablespoons more tandoori seasoning. Pour this mixture over the salmon, turn to coat, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for about 6 hours. Meanwhile, make the lentil salad: In a large saucepan, combine the lentils, onion chunks, carrot, celery, and 1 teaspoon salt. Add cold water to cover well. Bring to a boil over high heat; then, reduce the heat to low and simmer until the lentils are tender, about 45 minutes. Drain thoroughly. Discard the vegetable chunks. Transfer the lentils to a medium bowl. In a small bowl, stir together the yogurt, vinegar, honey, remaining salt, and sugar. Fold in the diced cucumber and finely chopped onion. Stir into the lentils. Cover and refrigerate. Up to 1 hour before serving, make the cucumber raita: In a blender, combine the cucumber, onion, honey and curry powder. Blend until smooth. Pulse in the cilantro and mint. Add the yogurt and pulse 2 or 3 times to blend. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate. To cook the salmon, preheat a nonstick stovetop ridged grill pan, a countertop electric grill or the broiler. Cook the salmon until nicely browned on both sides but still moist within, 5 to 7 minutes total. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss together the arugula, fennel and radishes. Arrange on serving plates. Spread lentil salad on top. Place a grilled salmon fillet on the lentils. Garnish with some cucumber raita, passing the rest at the table.
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