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By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – The Department of Environmental Protection is hearing comments on a proposed townhouse development off of Route 9. The developer is looking to build 74 two-bedroom condominiums, a clubhouse, and outdoor recreation. It is sited on 12.62 acres at Lot 26.01, Block 1014. The entrance to the complex would be on Route 9. It would back up against Tioga Avenue,
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| April 29, 2017
–Photos by Chris Lundy (Above) Berkeley children were honored for winning the fi re prevention poster contest. (Left) Berkeley Township Chief Financial Officer Fred Ebenau, right, reads an amendment to the township budget, while Business Administrator John Camera, and councilmen Angelo Guadagno and Keith Buscio look through paperwork. By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – The town budget was adopted at the April 24 Township Council meeting. Although some of the figures changed, the end tax rate is still flat.
An amendment was passed that changed some of the line items, as some things have changed since the budget was originally presented at the end of March. A state recycling grant of $62,629.29 came in, and
was applied to salaries and wages in the recycling division. Other small changes were made, shifting a few thousand dollars from one line item to another. Despite the (Budget - See Page 4)
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – State Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin told politicians assembled at the Ocean County Mayor’s Association meeting how to plan for environmental improvements and updated them on the status of several key issues. Martin was the guest speaker at the April (Issues - See Page 5)
Eagle Scout Builds Nature Center Sign By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – A teen from Bayville constructed a sign on Western Boulevard near the nature center for his Eagle Scout project. Eagle Scout projects have several requirements, and usually involve the scout demonstrating leadership in a project that will benefit their community. They solicit donations, recruit help, and organize the
project themselves. Joseph Provenzano, an Eagle Scout from Troop 76 in Bayville, chose to construct a (Scout - See Page 4)
–Photo courtesy Alan Huhn Eagle Scout Joseph Provenzano, pictured with his mother, Tracey, built a sign on Western Boulevard near the nature center in Bayville.
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Page 4, The Berkeley Times, April 29, 2017 For a homeowner with the average assessment of $199,500, this would amount to Continued From Page 1 $1,232.94 a year. changes, township residents won’t see any The total budget would be $45,272,831.36. change in their taxes on the municipal level. It would be a decrease of almost a million The overall budget totals, and the amount to dollars from last year’s $46,259,216.34. be raised in taxation, did not change. The amount to be raised by taxation would According to township figures, the tax rate be $31,566,481.97. This would be a decrease will be 61.8 cents per $100 of assessed valu- of $47,525.94 from last year’s $31,614,007.91 ation. This would be the same rate as 2016. Spending had a slight bump over last year. It was raised $71,919.97 to $42,901,387.97. Mayor Carmen Amato thanked the administration and the finance committee for their work on the budget that provided a decrease in the amount to be raised in taxation. “In the post Sandy era, these budgets are extremely tight. Keeping taxes flat while providing the same level of –Photo by Chris Lundy services our residents A proclamation was given to the Veterans of Foreign expect was our goal. We Wars Post 9503 by the Berkeley Township governing were able to accomplish body for their 50 th anniversary. this by trimming the
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Continued From Page 1 sign near the nature center on Western Boulevard, Scoutmaster Alan Huhn said. The sign itself is still under construction.
The current sign for the property is located near the entrance and is not visible from the road. Provenzano’s sign will let drivers know about the nature center and what services are offered there, Huhn said.
operational side of the budget, along with an increase in tax collection and a lastly, a mild winter,” This budget includes the last $1.2 million in aid Berkeley received after losing a large chunk of ratables during Superstorm Sandy. In other news, several proclamations were awarded to township residents. The first presentation brought up Nancy Thomson, the New Jersey Coordinator for the Quilts of Valor Foundation. The idea behind the organization is that soldiers need the comfort and emotional warmth that comes from a home-made quilt. There have been 158,000 quilts created and donated to soldiers throughout the world. Mayor Carmen Amato thanked Thomson for the work she does, and then the two surprised Councilman James Byrnes with a quilt. Byrnes, who served as a medic in Vietnam, never speaks publicly about his service. This leaves other members of the governing body to speak about his Bronze Star and Purple Heart. Thomson draped the quilt over him, as is the tradition in giving these gifts. In an emotional thank you, Byrnes said he accepted the quilt “for all the soldiers out there now and who didn’t make it back.”
The Township Council also awarded a proclamation to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9503 for their 50th anniversary. It was formed March 12, 1967. The proclamation took the occasion of the golden anniversary to “reflect on the dedication, service, and contribution” that the VFW has performed over five decades. The governing body also honored the Elks Lodge No. 2394 in Bayville, for their recent contributions. Their ongoing mission is to help veterans and people with special needs. But they don’t stop there. Recently, they helped fulfill the wish lists of some teachers in the Berkeley schools in getting supplies such as special seating, books, and science kits. “Of course, the Elks came through with flying colors,” Amato said. Ron Schwieters, exalted ruler of the local Elks, thanked the governing body. “We’re always here for the community, and to try to help out whenever and wherever we can.” Township children were also honored for their participation in the fire prevention poster contest. The theme was “Don’t wait, check the date.” The message is to replace smoke alarms every 10 years. Children brought up their posters and showed them off to the community.
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maze-like permitting process. Therefore, a goal was to cut back on a lot of the paperwork that needed to get done. “In the old days, they used to bring boxes and boxes of papers to the offices,” he said. What Mayors Should Do Martin advised the politicians in attendance what steps they should take to get work done in their town. He encouraged them to seek out Environmental Infrastructure Trust Fund money to replace the aging infrastructure for water and sewer lines. These are low-interest, long-term loans. They should address flooding on their own now, with a combination of shortterm and long-term plans, he said. “There is no money in the state to deal with Back Bay flooding,” he said. Therefore, local governments must be responsible to install bulkheads and pump stations. At the same time, they should be putting into place plans for the next 10 or 20 years. Public Access Public access to beaches was one of the bullet points he wanted to address. “This administration inherited a bit of a mess on public access,” he said. The for-
mer way of thinking was that every town needed uniform regulations. However, it makes more sense to cater the regulations to the specific needs of each town. Indeed, towns should construct their own plans and get them approved by the state, as long as the plans meet guidelines for good public access policy. Summer Flounder Martin promised to continue to fight regulations limiting the size of summer flounder, otherwise known as fluke. The worst part of the regulations would increase the minimum size from 17 inches to 19 inches. The problem with this is that the females are generally larger, so this would make females be caught disproportionately more than males. This would severely hurt future stocks. “We’re pushing back really hard” against these regulations, he said, adding that it would be devastating to a number of industries, from sport fishing and charter boats to restaurants. “It will cost us thousands of jobs and billions of dollars.” The DEP and Trump L. Stanton Hales, Jr., director of the Barnegat Bay Partnership, asked Martin how the DEP will function under the proposed budget cuts to environmental causes put
forth by President Donald Trump. Martin said that the DEP has some autonomy when it comes to governing the state’s environmental regulations, which offers more protections. Even so, when looking over the federal budget, it looks like there would be very little cut from the DEP. There are still a lot of steps to go before the budget is fi nalized, and all the DEP can do is keep an eye on it, he said. The DEP and Oyster Creek Now that the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station is in the decades-long process of decommissioning, there is another environmental issue. Yucca Mountain, the nuclear waste repository, has been closed. Therefore, the spent fuel rods will remain on the property indefi nitely, something the local residents did not expect. “We’ve been working with (parent company) Exelon, and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission,” Martin said. “Right now, the fuel will remain there.” The fuel rods have to cool for at least five years, then stay in dry casks for even longer. “We’d prefer to move them sooner rather than later. The bigger challenge is that there is no storage in the country,” he said.
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Currently, the property is owned by the Diocese of Trenton. The developer would be R. Stone and Company, 201 Main Street in Toms River. The comment period lasts until May 4. They
can be sent to NJDEP, Land Use Regulation Program, P.O. Box 420, Mail Code 501-02A, 501 E. State Street, Trenton, NJ 08625-0439. Attention: Dana Galbreath. The application can be viewed at the township clerk’s office.
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Continued From Page 1 20 meeting, held at The Grove restaurant, adjacent to the Howard Johnson’s on Hooper Avenue. He assured the crowd that although the administration of Gov. Chris Christie is coming to an end, the department won’t coast to a stop. It will continue to work on the goals of environmental protection and advocacy. Part of this is behind the scenes, in the form of changing regulations to streamline processes. For example, the DEP has guided more than 340 cases to alternative dispute resolution. This keeps disputes out of the courts, and cuts down on the costs and time consumption of the parties. The result has been an 80 percent success rate - success meaning that both parties walked away from the table happy. “We have not changed standards,” but fi xed regulations, he said. The laws protecting the environment have not lapsed, rather, the paperwork behind it all has been reduced. With new laws going on the books all the time, it becomes difficult for applicants to get information to the correct DEP employee, and navigate the
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F EATURED L ETTER Go Red For Women Our mothers, daughters, sisters and friends are at risk. Heart disease and stroke cause 1 in 3 deaths among wome n e a ch ye a r — more than all cancers combined. Fortunately, we can change that because 80 percent of cardiac and stroke events may be prevented with education and action. The American Hear t Associat ion Go Red For Women movement, nationally sponsored by Macy’s a nd CVS Health, inspires women to make lifest yle changes, mobilize communities and shape policies to save lives. United, we are working to improve the health of all women. Through the outreach and efforts of Go Red For Women, about 293 fewer women i n t he U.S. d ie f rom he a r t disease and stroke each d ay. We G o Re d t o help create a culture of health for women and their families. Why? Life is why. As chai r woman of
the 15 th Annual Garden State Go Red For Women Lu ncheon, I wa nt wome n a c r o s s the state to be more aware of thei r hear t health. The luncheon, set for Friday, May 19 at the Westin Princeton at For restal Village, will help raise critical funds for the nation’s top killers. Let’s unite for a day of awareness, education and inspiration. Together, we can prevent heart disease and stroke. It’s time to put our hearts into it and Go Red For Women. For more information on the Garden State Go Red For Women Luncheon, visit GardenStateGoRedLuncheon. Heart.org. Respectfully, Stephern Allison, D H S c , PA , M B A Chair, Garden State Go Red For Women Lucheon Vice President of Cardiovascular Services a nd Ca re M a na ge ment at Robert Wood Johnson University
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Letters To The Editor The Truth About Orthodox Jews Matters I am responding to a letter in the March 18 Jackson Times submitted by Joseph Flanner y regarding Orthodox Jews, dormitories, and ordinances thereabout. In his letter entitled With Due Respect, Mr. Flannery makes one point, in particular, with which I take exception. Like Mr. Flannery, I am married to a Jew. Like Mr. Flannery, I do not want dormitories, and, in my case, any further development of any kind in Jackson. In my 18 years here, I believe we have seen more than enough development to suffice the needs of our suburban community. But I digress. Mr. Flannery writes: “I see the Jewish population forcing and pushing their cultural and religious way of life on Jackson, its residents and our neighbors. The way it had done in Lakewood for years.” Not only is this not true, but it will, no doubt, serve to exacerbate the recent divisiveness brought about by the aforementioned controversial development. To believe that Lakewood’s Orthodox – or any other Jewish Orthodox community for that matter – is attempting to “force [its] religious ways of life” on anyone – in Jackson or elsewhere – is entirely misguided. Although my husband is a practicing Jew, he is (obviously) not a member of the Orthodox community
for he’d not have married Just like any that come with it regardless Letters To opportunity. The Editor a non-Jew if he was. Most of his family, however, is observant, that is, they keep kosher, keep Shabbas, and steadfastly observe all of the various holidays and fasts required of strictly adherent Jews. Hence as someone who has been there up close and personal for many years, and who has celebrated many occasions with their (Hasidic) rabbi and his wonderful family who accept me despite being a shiksa, I can tell you for a fact that religious Jews have no interest in “forcing or pushing their cultural and religious ways” on anyone. In fact, they are more inclined to live a cloistered existence than to assimilate with the “outside world.” Why? Because strictly adhering to the tenants of Judaism is paramount to the observant community. In fact, toward this end, they not only live by The Torah but “put a wall around” it as well, meaning not only do they live according to their holy scriptures, but they go a step further to avoid temptation by keeping amongst themselves. That said, the idea that Orthodox Jews are somehow attempting to have the residents of Jackson live according to their ways simply does not comport with this, in fact, it flies squarely in its face. So the question then becomes: what is behind the Orthodox Jewish community’s push to develop in Jackson in accordance with its religious practices? Simple. Space and business
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other culture would do given the need. Most religious Jews are moving to New Jersey from Brooklyn. Brooklyn is and has been congested for decades. Lakewood is also quickly filling to the brim if it is not already. The next logical step? Spreading out into the neighboring towns. The Orthodox are essentially doing what any other community does when it sees what it perceives to be the geographic opportunity to grow. I am a native of Staten Island and I can tell you that we experienced the very same thing. Italian-Americans were pouring in from Brooklyn like mighty flood waters. And with them came their (alien) ways. I’m an Italian-American, but I grew up in a different world from those who sought to “take over” my cherished homeland. We didn’t fight it. It unfolded before our eyes while we sat and watched as though we had to. It was a different time. The builders and politicians and whomever had their hands in the cookie jar took full advantage at our expense. The Staten Island I knew is now long since dead and gone. It’s barely recognizable. What happened there is now happening here. But…make no mistake, it’s not just the Orthodox who are looking to ravage Jackson. We must keep our eye on the ball because while we are busy running about with our pitchforks and torches and hair on fire over the religious community attempting to plant their flag, there are others – not part of the Orthodox community – attempting to do (and doing) the very thing for which we condemn them. Builders and government officials alike see available land and the dollar signs
of religious affiliation. They will tell us it’s for our own good; that it is “progress,” and they even threaten that our taxes will rise if we do not submit…but we know better. To wrap up, I think that Mr. Flannery’s piece is a reminder that it is important for us to avoid jumping to unfounded and baseless conclusions when it comes to our Jewish neighbors. It would behoove us to judge their behavior based on facts, not what we “feel” is behind it. As long as we keep to a standard that applies to everyone when it comes to development, and we keep religion and the unfounded stigmas that come with it apart from our decision making, we can peacefully coexist while keeping Jackson from becoming just another overpopulated, congested town riddled with long lines, heavy traffic, and escalating taxes. Teresa Zerilli-Edelglass Jackson, NJ
Law Enforcement Is A Noble Profession Every 61 hours in the United States, a police officer is killed in the line of duty. National Police Week is May 14 to 20. It is to pay special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others. During this time we remember Detective Marc Anthony DiNardo of the Jersey City Police Department, Police Officer Chris Matlosz of the Lakewood Police Depar t ment and countless others. It is a noble profession. Jim Nowacki Brick, NJ
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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials
Congressman MacArthur Calls On State Leaders To Pass Addiction Recovery Legislation From The Desk Of
Congressman Tom MacArthur N EW J ERSEY – O n Apr il 11, Congressman MacArthur wrote a letter to Governor Christie and
other leaders in Trenton urging them to create a fair and well-crafted involuntary commitment process
for those struggling with substance abuse. “As a co-chair of the Congressional Bipartisan Heroin Task Force, I’m committed to working with my colleagues to fi nd effective ways to treat the addiction crisis across the country and in my home state,” said Congressman Tom MacA r t hu r. “O ne impor tant problem that
needs to be addressed is the difficultly of treating people who are not capable of seeking or choosing the help they desperately need. Parents, like Lisa and Bill Vandegrift, try everything to save their child’s life, but fi nd that someone suffering from addiction often cannot choose to seek the help they need. I’m urging Governor Christie and our
state government leaders to develop a careful and fair involuntary commitment process for those struggling with substance abuse so they can get the help they need.” Lisa Vandegrift of Pember ton Tow n sh ip said , “When I reached out to Congressman MacArthur he immediately sat down with my family and me to
discuss our ideas to help those who are struggling with addiction. Once my daughter Sabrina passed, I decided to turn my grief into an effort to help families avoid the pain of losing a child. This legislation will save lives the day it is signed and I stand with Congressman MacArthur in calling on our leaders in Trenton to get it done.”
Governor Christie Thanks NJ 2-1-1 Addiction Helpline From The Desk Of The
Governor Chris Christie NEW JERSEY – Governor Chris Christie visited NJ 2-1-1 on April 6 to personally thank the community resource specialists who he
said are the “voice of hope” in responding to inquiries for help from people and families suffering from addiction.
He credited the staff by saying that at NJ 2-1-1 callers would find, “A warm and informed response and the help they needed to take the next step.” NJ 2-1-1 powers ReachNJ, New Jersey’s Addiction Helpline. First introduced in the Governor’s State of the State address on January 10, ReachNJ provides those with an addiction a clear path to recovery.
The governor also announced the expansion of the ReachNJ campaign, which promotes life-saving treatment and services to families and individuals fighting addiction. During his remarks, he highlighted startling statistics, including: One American dies every 19 minutes from an overdose of heroin or prescription opioid.
Drug overdoses now kill more people than gun homicides and car crashes. In New Jersey, the drug overdose death rate increased nearly 22 percent between 2014 and 2015, with a 30 percent increase in heroin deaths over the previous year. In our state, four times the number of people died of drug overdoses than were murdered in 2016 and three
times the number of people who were killed in motor vehicle crashes during that same time period. According to 2014 federal data, at least 89 percent of the people who met the definition of having a drug use disorder did not get treatment. If you or someone you know needs help with addiction, call 844-Reach-NJ (844-732-2465).
Menendez, Colleagues Urge SEC To Issue New Global Transparency Rule For Big Oil, Gas Industry
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) joined Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Md.) and eight of their colleagues in a letter to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Tuesday, following up on the February repeal by Congressional Republicans of a SEC r ule to increase transparency and accountability in extractive industries. The SEC was instructed by Congress to issue its rule by Section 1504 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Refor m a nd Consu mer Protection Act, a provision
written by Senator Cardin and for mer Republican Senator Dick Lugar. The ‘Cardin-Lugar’ provision instructed the SEC to create a rule requiring domestic and foreign oil, gas and mineral companies traded on U.S. stock exchanges to publish the payments they make to foreign governments as the price to operate in those countries. In their letter, the Senators urge the SEC leadership to, “promptly re-issue a new anti-corruption rule implementing Section 1504… that is consistent with both Congressional intent and
the ext ractive indust r y transparency laws in effect in thirty other countries.” Joining Senator Menendez and Cardin were U.S. Senators Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), Sherrod Brown ( D - O h io), E d M a r ke y (D-Mass.), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Jeanne Shaheen (D -N.H.), Ch r is Coons (D-Del.), and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.). The Senators also added that, “this anti-cor r uption transparency rule is necessary, particularly in times of conflict and market volatility. In such an
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ORTLEY BEACH – The Friends of Ortley Beach (FOB), a tax deductible, non-profit organization, announced that its first official ceremony will be making a historical site of the oldest known business in Ortley Beach. On May 6 at 10 a.m., a plaque will be dedicated at the Lord House Lifeguard Station on Third Avenue. Members of the Lord family will be in attendance, the last known owners of the building and surrounding land, as well as Toms River Township officials. Originally established as the Ortley Inn in the late 1880’s, the Lord House was then destroyed by fire in 1922. The Lord’s family, grandfather Arthur, purchased the rights to the business and built a single-family home. The Township acquired the land in the late 1960’s and constructed a parking lot. The lifeguard station was added later. “This is the first step of many small projects
that we hope to undertake which will revitalize the barrier island community as we continue to rebuild from Hurricane Sandy. We are a resilient beach town with a rich history and deep neighborhood roots in the community,” said President, Sharon Quilter-Colucci. Friends of Ortley Beach was formed post Hurricane Sandy by a dedicated group of citizens. It is a non-profit, volunteer organization that will enhance, protect and sustain the natural beauty and resources of the barrier island community for future generations. FOB seeks to develop cultural activities, educational and historical programs, and local events that will spur the economic vitality of Ortley Beach, particularly as it continues to rebuild from Hurricane Sandy. “Our biggest growing pain right now is funding our great ideas,” said Quilter-Colucci. For more information, please visit friends ofortleybeach.org.
Senior Women’s Club
BEACHWOOD – The Senior Women’s Club of Beachwood meets the third Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m. at the Beachwood Community Center, 147 Compus Avenue. The club is made up of a diversified group of women who have recently moved to
the area, retired, become widowed or are looking to broaden their circle of friends. Feel free to bring your own lunch at 12 p.m. and eat with new friends. Coffee and dessert are provided. For more information, call Kay Crozer at 732-505-3139.
Annual Barnegat Bay Festival
ISLAND HEIGHTS – The 20th Annual Barnegat Bay Festival is on June 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine, at the waterfront Wanamaker Complex. All activities are free and include Yosi in concert at 11 a.m., pontoon boat tours and canoe eco-tours, Jenkinson’s Aquarium touch tank, Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, water-
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TOMS RIVER – A May Friendship Day Luncheon will take place at First United Methodist Church, 124 Chestnut Street at the corner of Old Freehold Road, on May 5 with a worship and luncheon beginning at 11 a.m. Speaker is Kara Ward from Court Appointed Special Advocates or “CASA.” A freewill offering will be taken. Friendship Day began in May 1933 when two women’s groups, meeting at separate luncheons, focused on children’s health and the children of migrant families. It has evolved into annual event sponsored by Church Women
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ATTENTION SILVER RIDGE PARK WEST HOMEOWNERS ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR 2017-2019 TERM MAY 6, 2017 On Saturday, May 6, 2017, the Association will be having election of officers for the 2017-2019 term of office from 10:30 AM until 12 Noon. Please familiarize yourself with the SAMPLE ballot below.
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TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Elks will be hosting a special dinner and a show fundraiser to support their local charities on May 12, at the corner of Washington Street and Clifton Ave. The AM/FM Rewind 6-piece band will be performing classic Rock ‘n Roll hits, complete with costume changes for each era, beginning at 7:30 p.m. If you love the music of the 50s, 60s and 70s, you will love this show.
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teacher Leslie Mangold, dedicated countless hours to pre-production meetings, field trips, interviews, recording and reviewing footage, writing and editing to produce the documentary. The hard work of Central Regional students did not go unnoticed; as their documentary received the Best Documentary award and the Central Regional Television Production Program was awarded $1,000 for the achievement, funded by the Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation. The following students played the key roles to produce the documentary: Carly Santucci, student producer, Patrick McLoughlin, student director/editor and Matt Ferretich, Gia Kindangen, and Karleigh Stout, camera operators. The production was a great learning experience for the students and an excellent opportunity to gain knowledge working side by side with their professional mentor, Sandra Levine.
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Career Expo And Hair Cut-A-Thon At OCVTS
OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Vocational Technical School’s Career Expo is on May 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the OCVTS Brick Center, 350 Chambers Bridge Road. OCVTS offers one-year accelerated training programs that provide skills and real world experience in Culinary Arts, Cosmetology, Automotive Technology, New Home
Construction, Certified Medical Assisting and Practical Nursing. High school graduates and soon to be graduates looking for affordable, accelerated training programs can talk to course instructors and current students, see hands-on demonstrations of what each program offers and take the first step into a new career. Financial aid and admissions
representatives will be on hand to answer questions and assist with registration. Programs offer full-time, hands-on training opportunities designed to launch meaningful careers, and are eligible for Federal Financial Aid, Veterans Education Benefits and Unemployment Retraining Benefits. OCVTS Cosmetology students will be holding their Annual Hair Cut-a-Thon
Fundraiser during the Career Expo and offering free haircuts from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. No appointment is needed, so drop on by, learn about exciting career opportunities at OCVTS and get a great haircut. All donations received will benefit Autism Speaks. OCVTS has established partnerships with local organizations and businesses that elevate the learning process to the next level. Each of the accelerated training programs provides unique learning opportunities outside of the classroom. Visit ocvts.org for directions and information or call 732-473-3100, ext. 3144.
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BRICK – Immediate Care is proud to announce the opening of its newest urgent care center in Brick Plaza on April 22. The new center will operate with a full staff of experienced physicians and nurse practitioners. This is the seventh urgent care center for Immediate Care, which has other locations in Toms River, Lacey, Hazlet, Red Bank, Edison and East Windsor. Immediate Care Medical Walk-In of Brick has partnered with Modern Medicine RX to offer their first on-site pharmacy. Expanding on a current healthcare company collaboration, Advanced Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation will be available on premise to provide patients with ancillary services, such as physical therapy and acupuncture. Advanced PMR is also available at the Edison and Red Bank locations. Committed to providing convenient and affordable medical service, Immediate Care offers walk-in treatment for non-life-threatening illness and injury. Wellness services include pre-employment, sports and camp physicals, occupational health treatments and vaccinations/immunizations, as well as on-site x-ray and laboratory services. Immediate Care is open seven days a week, including most holidays, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends. All medical care is available with no appointment necessary. For a full list of healthcare services or to learn more about Immediate Care, please visit immcare.com.
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NRC, TOWN DISCUSSES OYSTER CREEK’S FATE
By Chris Lundy LACEY – Local and state officials discussed the future of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Power Plant, which is in the process of closure. Locally, the closure of the plant means a steady decline in tax revenue until something comes in to take its place. The issue came up at the April 13 Township Committee meeting when Public Works employee Kevin Flynn asked for more money and support for the department. There are vehicles past their useful lifespan, and roads that need to be paved. The town, he said, needs to support the department better so they can continue to do the work that needs to be done in town. Township Committee members outlined purchases that have been made and projects that were done. However, “We can’t do everything every year,” Mayor Peter Curatolo said. As the plant continues its closure, which will likely take many years, the revenue coming in to the town will slowly decline. The town has to prepare for that fi nancially. “We don’t want the legacy to be poor planning,” he said. Committeeman Steven Kennis pointed out what happened to two towns - Vernon, Vermont and Zion, Illinois - when their nuclear plants closed. When Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power
Plant closed, its host town of Vernon, Vermont had to disband its police force. According to local newspaper the Brattleboro Reformer, the residents had a referendum to determine whether to make the cut. Local police were closed, as well as other services in its 2015 fiscal year budget. By way of comparison, Vernon’s proposed total town budget was about $2.1 million. Lacey’s budget is about $30 million. In Zion, Illinois, many of the houses were abandoned. They were bought up by landlords and turned into rentals, bringing property values down in the town. The Chicago Sun-Times wrote in January that the $19.5 million in taxes that Zion Nuclear Power Station brought in went down to $1.5 million after it closed in 1998. The mayor of the town refers to the spent fuel rods still being stored there as “a nuclear waste dump.” These were both worst case scenarios, Kennis said. However, if no gas line is approved to turn the property into a gas-electric plant, or some other large tenant doesn’t go there, the worst case scenario might happen. “Unless something changes, everyone will have to do more with less,” he said. Committeeman Tim McDonald acknowledged that the town has a problem with outdated equipment, and public works has been frustrated with not getting the equipment needed to do everything that needs to be done. However, the closing
plant has shaded every fi nancial decision they make. “I am scared to death” of what could happen to the town when the plant closes without an alternative tenant, he said. “Those fuel rods will never leave Lacey Township,” he said, regretting this, because Lacey had never agreed to store the material forever. Yucca Mountain, the nuclear waste repository, has been closed. Time is of the essence in getting a new tenant in the spot, because 60 nuclear plants are going offl ine by 2025. That means every town will be looking for new tenants. There are a limited number of companies that are looking for new real estate of this nature and Lacey can’t be left behind, he said. “We have to make it attractive to come in,” he said, noting the town has been working with lawmakers to help smooth the way. A resident, Jesse Ehrnstrom, who is running for committee, suggested a wind or solar farm as a measure to help out with taxes and energy needs now, because the regulations to get a new tenant could take years and years. McDonald said it would still take years to get a solar or wind farm approved. The NRC and Oyster Creek Meanwhile, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission cited plant owner Exelon for deficient maintenance work.
Inspectors, in 2016, saw a problem with one of the five electromatic relief valves, which would be used to depressurize the reactor during a pipe break. It was determined to be a “white” safety fi nding. On the color-coded chart to determine problems, white means “low to moderate” safety significance. It is just above a green fi nding, but below yellow and red. It is the lowest finding that would require additional NRC oversight. “These valves serve a key safety function and therefore it is important that they be available to help mitigate severe accidents at the plant,” said NRC Region I Administrator Dan Dorman. This caused the NRC to perform a supplemental inspection to make sure the problem has been fi xed, the release stated. Upon its return, the problem was fi xed. Exelon’s Site Communication Manager Suzanne D’Ambrosio released a statement to the press about the incident: “Exelon Generation and the NRC share a common goal of safe and excellent operations. While we appreciated the opportunity to discuss our concerns with this potential white finding, we are disappointed in the results. As always, we will continue to work alongside the NRC to ensure that Oyster Creek is operated with the highest level of safety and precision.” She did not comment on the fate of the spent fuel rods for this story.
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
How Popular Medications Wipe Out Folate And Lead To Depression By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
What I’m about to tell you has been known for years, though I’m just worried you don’t personally know. So I’m going to tell you about another ‘drug mugger’ this is a very important depletion because it has to do with a popular medication and an anti-cancer nutrient you need to avoid depression. Carbamazepine is a popular anti-epilepsy drug and works by suppressing nerve impulses that trigger seizures. It’s quite effective for certain types of seizure disorders and sometimes used for diabetic neuropathy, bipolar disorder and trigeminal neuralgia, a facial pain syndrome. According to a 2016 study published in the journal Clinical Laboratory, the drug seems to significantly reduce levels of both vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin) as well as natural folate, also called Vitamin B9. 1. Folate plays a huge role in cell and tissue growth. You have trillions of cells and the crystalline DNA strands in each cell are highly susceptible to harm. Folate encourages DNA synthesis and repair of ‘injured’ strands. Folate is needed for red blood cells, and to make iron in the body. So if you take a drug mugger of folate like carbamazepine (and there are over 150 other medications) then you need to be aware of this depletion. But I’m not saying to take folate supplements either, I’ll explain why at the end of this article. Right now I want to make the case for what happens to you when you take a drug mugger of natural folate (B9).
2) Where folate levels fall, especially in combination with B12 deficiency, homocysteine rises and this is a known risk factor for heart attacks. Homocysteine can also act as a neurotoxin causing brain fog. 3) Your body also requires folate to convert compounds in your brain into happy neurotransmitters and sleep hormones. In particular, folate is required to make more of your happy hormones like serotonin and dopamine. Folate deficiencies definitely play a role in depression and tearfulness, pre-menstrual moodiness and suicidal ideation. There’s even a drug version of folate called Deplin on the market, but it’s a stronger version of the same natural folate you can eat or supplement with. By the way, natural folate is superior to “folic acid” a synthetic form, at least in my opinion. I explain this, and give you other medications that deplete folate if you go to my website and read the longer version of this article. Be very careful because supplementing with folate vitamins because it can block the effect of your seizure medicine. The mechanism of action of anti-seizure drugs requires suppression of folate (in some cases) so don’t just go and supplement! Ask your doctor first and if permitted, use very low doses and separate from the medication. In some cases, you will not want to supplement at all with a dietary supplement, however, it might be okay to eat leafy greens which are very high in natural folate. Again, talk to your physician.
(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2017 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.
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Dear Joel
By Joel Markel
Chatty Patty Exhausts Patience, Possibly Priest
Dear Joel, I enjoy going to church and I often go with a friend. When the service is over, the priest waits at the back of the church to say hello, and wish eve r yone ble ssi ngs. My proble m is t hat my f r iend somet i mes ha s her f r iend come wit h us a nd she strikes up a long conversation with the priest as the people are exiting. Doesn’t she know that father wants to greet everyone? I have even said, “Can you imagine how tired father must be, saying all those masses and talking with everyone in the church after”, but she doesn’t get it. What should I do? Praying for patience in Toms River Dear Praying, I wish I could be the answer to your prayers, but this is a challenge. It’s very hard for some people to learn to
be sensitive. You might want to try a few tricks, like leaving from a side door, staying a few minutes longer for some extra prayers or striking up your own conversation with your friends in the vestibule, to delay her exit until most people have left. If that doesn’t work, you may want to be more direct, saying you’ll be happy to wait with her so she can speak to father after the crowds have gone. The reception line is no place for serious conversations. Hopefully she’ll catch on. If not, you’ll have to skip services that she is planning on attending with your friend. Write to joel@preferredcares.com. His radio show, “Preferred Company” airs on Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. on preferredradio. com and 1160 & 1310 WOBM-AM
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Inside The Law Estate Planning For Blended Families
Robert C. Shea Esq.
By Robert C. Shea, Esq. & Marc S. Galella, Esq., of R. C. Shea and Associates
Some of the hardest Wills to draft are those for persons with “blended families.” A “blended family” is a family where one or both spouses each have children from a prior marriage. In a Will for a traditional family (one where the children are children of both spouses) most Wills will leave all assets to the surviving spouse and upon the death of the surviving spouse to their common children. However, using the same distribution scheme for a blended family may not always work. The issue arises when one of the spouses passes away and leaves all of their assets to the surviving spouse. What happens if the surviving spouse then changes their will to exclude the children of the predeceased spouse? For example, Harry Husband, who has three children from a prior marriage, marries Wilma Wife, who has two children from a prior marriage. Harry and Wilma have Wills prepared, which leave all of their assets to each other and then to the children in equal shares. Harry dies and all of his assets pass to Wilma. Wilma then decides to change her Will to leave all of the combined assets to her two children, thus cutting out Harry’s three children from their father’s inheritance. Upon Wilma’s death, Harry’s children will not be happy to learn that they are inheriting nothing from their father. What could Harry have done in such circumstances to have prevented this? First, Harry could have left some portion of his assets directly to his children upon his death. For example, he could have stated in his Will that 50 percent of his assets go directly to his children and the remaining 50 percent be left to Wilma. In this way, his children would have inherited their share at the time Harry dies, guaranteeing their inheritance. The problem with this method is that Wilma may not be able to continue to live receiving only 50 percent of Harry’s assets.
Another alternative would be that Harry Marc S. Galella Esq. could have left his assets in a trust created in his Will for Wilma’s support during her life and upon her death the remaining balance, if any, to Harry’s children. In this way, Harry could have provided for his wife during her life and his children would inherit any monies left over after Wilma dies. The drawback to this method is that it requires that a trust be established in the Will, which creates a more complicated Will and administration after Harry dies. Finally, Harry and Wilma could have prepared what is referred to as “mutual” or “contract” Wills. These are Wills that, once made, cannot be changed without the written consent of both parties. Thus, once Harry died, Wilma could not change her Will to disinherit Harry’s children, because Harry did not consent to that change. Even this method is not perfect because this may prevent Wilma from making a legitimate change to her Will after Harry dies. Persons with blended families should talk to an estate planning attorney about how they wish to provide for both their children from a prior marriage and their current spouse in making a Will. The law firm of R.C. Shea & Associates, Counsellors at Law, is a full service law fi rm representing and advising clients in the areas of Estate Planning, Estate Litigation, Personal Injury, General Litigation, Real Estate Law, Medicaid Law, Medical Malpractice, Workers’ Compensation, Land Use and Planning Law, Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney and much more. Call or visit our office Toms River office at 732-505-1212 or 244 Main Street, our Manchester Area office at 732-408-9455, our Brick Area office at 732-451-080. Email us at Rshea@rcshea.com or visit our website at rcshea.com.
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Spring Rummage Sale
TOMS RIVER – The Women of Christ Episcopal Church will hold their annual Spring Rummage Sale on May 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on May 12 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.,
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Former Teen Idol Bobby Rydell Comes To Toms River Library
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TOMS RIVER – Enjoy an evening of nostalgia with actor, singer and author Bobby Rydell, who will discuss details of his life through his new book, “Teen Idol On the Rocks” from 2 to 4 p.m. on May 7 at the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library, 101 Washington Street. Co-written with award-winning musician, author and filmmaker Allan Slutsky, “Teen Idol on the Rocks” not only tells Rydell’s story, but outlines the culture of American pop music through the past six decades. The book reveals Rydell’s public triumphs, private demons and behind the scenes stories. After his presentation, Rydell’s book will be available for purchase and signing. The performer first took the stage as a professional drummer at the age of nine, and at the age of 19 he was the youngest person ever to headline the famous Copacabana club in New York. His recording career earned him 34 Top 40 hits and Billboard Magazine named him in the Top 5 Artists of his era. Rydell’s hits include the singles “Volare,” “Wild One,” “We Got Love, Kis-
sin’ Time,” “Swingin’ School,” “Wildwood Days” and “Forget Him.” Rydell has sold a combined total of over 25 million records. The singer now tours the nation and has earned a reputation for bringing his passion for music to life on stage. Rydell has been a teen idol singing sensation, movie and TV star and one of Frank Sinatra’s favorite singers. Rydell starred with Ann-Margret in the iconic movie “Bye Bye Birdie” in 1963. When the producers of “Grease” wanted to pay tribute to the era, they named the high school where most of the story took place, “Rydell High” in his honor. This program is free and open to the public but registration is required. Information and registration for the program can be found at theoceancountylibrary.org or by calling 732-349-6200. Free parking is available daily after 5 p.m., plus all day Saturday and Sunday in the top and middle levels of the Toms River parking garage located behind the library. Parking is free in all levels in the Ocean County parking garage on Hooper Avenue.
AA, NA And GA Open Meeting
TOMS RIVER – An open meeting for Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and Gamblers Anonymous will be held on May 20 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the St. Luke Roman Catholic Church Parish Center, 1674 Old Freehold Road. People who have been afflicted with the above
addictions are welcome to talk about leading a life of abstinence, balance and recovery. A question and answer portion of the meeting is dedicated to the lives of Ed W. and Sam B. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call the Parish Center at 732-995-6407.
Jersey Shore Festival
SEASIDE HEIGHTS – The 2017 Jersey Shore Festival is May 19 to 21 in Seaside Heights, featuring performances by over 300 artists, music industry seminars, oneon-one mentoring sessions with music industry VIPs, motocross stunt shows, BMX & skate demos, MiniMoto GP dem-
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LAKEWOOD – The Center for Healthy Living at Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus is offering self-defense classes for men and women of all ages. Classes are held every second and fourth Thursday of the month from 7 to 8 p.m. at 198 Prospect Street.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of April 29 - May 5 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Caution keeps you out of harm’s way. The wolf might knock on your door but you don’t have to answer. You can make headway with career, financial concerns and business this week without neglecting family needs. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Put out your feelers. You are like a spider with a web to spin. Creative ability requires the energy to begin something plus the inspiration to choose what to create. Let your ambitions guide you in the week ahead. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): In the week ahead you may learn a lesson about clinging to the past. You may find that your way is barred if you stubbornly refuse to cooperate or hold a grudge. Give a certain someone the benefit of the doubt. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Be inspired by a special someone and adapt to a changing environment. You may be tempted to keep new contacts at arm’s length, but in the week ahead should participate in group activities to widen your knowledge. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Carve your own niche. Warmth and charm aren’t your only admirable traits. This isn’t a good week to make a major change but it can be a good time to consolidate your ideas and to place emphasis on developing friendships. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You have the choice. You can be generous and understanding or expect everyone to toe the line. In the week ahead you might be wise to focus on understanding why people do what they do rather than if they do it. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Plan ahead for
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Roll Into Spring: Celebrate Earth Day Using Garden-Fresh Ingredients By Wolfgang Puck
All along the streets near my Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills, colorful banners have been announcing local observances for Earth Day. Officially celebrated on April 22, the event began on college campuses across the nation back in 1970 and aims to make all of us more aware of the importance of keeping our planet healthy, clean and safe. For me, the ideal place to celebrate Earth Day is at my local farmers’ market. Where else can you see the beautiful ingredients that result from organic, sustainable farming, and taste how good they can be? That is especially true in springtime, as the earth renews itself after winter and begins to give us so many delicious, colorful, healthful vegetables. How do you observe the holiday in your own kitchen? Just about any recipe featuring the bounty of the earth would make a good choice, including salads, vegetable soups, stir-fries, pasta dishes tossed with julienned vegetables, and on and on. But I thought it would be especially fun to mark this Earth Day with a recipe that literally has the season in its name. It’s one of the Chinese cuisine’s most popular appetizers: spring rolls. These crispy cylinders get their name for a pair of related reasons. Whether their filling includes some form of meat or is completely vegetarian, they typically feature lots of fresh vegetables, all rolled up inside a thin noodle wrapper. For that reason, they are traditionally served as a special treat during the Chinese Spring Festival, the 15-day-long observance of the Chinese New Year as winter gives way to spring. So I hope you’ll find the following recipe for vegetarian spring rolls a perfect treat to honor Earth Day. They’re ideal to prepare on a weekend, when you have a little extra time, and you’ll find them surprisingly easy to make if you keep a few simple things in mind. First, streamline shopping by heading either to a well-stocked supermarket with a good Asian foods section or to a nearby Chinese market. That’s where you’ll be sure to locate the few special - but not really hard to find - ingredients like glass noodles, mushroom soy sauce, pickled ginger, and packaged spring roll wrappers. Next, be sure to carefully follow the instructions for stir-frying each julienned vegetable individually, ensuring that they’re all tender-crisp; and then to drain the vegetable mixture well, so your filling and wrapper won’t be soggy. Finally, fry the rolls cautiously, taking care first to make sure the oil is the proper temperature and then to avoid overcrowding the oil, which can drop the frying temperature. It’s that easy. And you’ll wind up with a perfect treat for your own at-home Earth Day party! VEGETARIAN SPRING ROLLS Makes 20 to 24 For the hot Chinese mustard sauce: 4 tablespoons Chinese dry mustard 2 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 4 tablespoons pickled ginger liquid 1 lemon, juiced Pinch turmeric 1 tablespoon sugar 1 large pasteurized egg yolk 1 tablespoon chile oil 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 cup (250 mL) peanut oil Aromatics: 2-inch (5-cm) piece fresh ginger, peeled 3 large cloves garlic 2 green onions
Pinch red pepper flakes 1/2 cup (125 mL) peanut oil Pinch salt Pinch black pepper Pinch sugar For the vegetable filling: 1 large onion, trimmed 1 medium carrot, trimmed and peeled 1/4 pound (125 g) fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed 1 large red bell pepper, halved, stemmed, and seeded 1 large yellow bell pepper, halved, stemmed and seeded 1 small green cabbage, cored Peanut oil, for stir-frying Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/4 pound (125 g) glass noodles, soaked in cold water for 10 minutes, then drained and chopped into smaller strands 1/4 cup (60 mL) mushroom soy sauce 2 tablespoons chile paste 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 bunch cilantro leaves, chopped To form the spring rolls: Spring roll wrappers 1 large egg beaten together with 1 tablespoon each water and cornstarch, to make an egg wash Peanut oil, for deep-frying First, prepare the hot Chinese mustard sauce. In a bowl, combine all the sauce ingredients except the oils. Stir well with a whisk. While stirring briskly, drizzle in each oil until emulsified. Cover and refrigerate. Next, prepare the aromatic mixture. In a processor with the stainless-steel blade, combine the ginger, garlic, green onions and pepper flakes. With the machine running, slowly pour in the oil; continue processing until pureed. In a saute pan or wok, cook over medium-high heat until aromatic, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt, pepper and sugar. Transfer to a bowl and set aside. For the vegetable filling, cut each vegetable into thin julienne strips. Heat a little peanut oil in a wok over high heat. One at a time, stir-fry each vegetable until brightly color and tender-crisp, 1 to 2 minutes; then, season lightly with salt and pepper and transfer to a large bowl, adding each new vegetable as done. Drain excess liquid from the vegetables. Stir in the noodles, mushroom soy sauce, chile paste, sesame oil and cilantro. Adjust the seasonings with salt and pepper. Set aside to cool. When the vegetables have cooled, stir in the aromatic mixture. As soon as you are ready to form spring rolls, use clean hands to squeeze out all excess liquid. To form the spring rolls, place a wrapper on a clean work surface and brush its edges evenly with egg wash. Place about 1/2 cup (125 mL) of filling near one edge. Fold in both sides over the filling and roll up the filling inside, gently pressing down and sealing the wrapper’s final edge. Repeat until all filling has been used. Fill a deep fryer with the peanut oil; or pour into a deep pot to a depth sufficient to submerge the rolls. Heat the oil to 350 F (175 C). Deep-fry the rolls in batches, taking care not to overcrowd, until deep golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. With the deep-fryer basket or a wire skimmer, transfer to paper towels to drain. With a sharp knife, carefully cut each roll in half. Drizzle with hot Chinese mustard sauce, or pass it alongside for dipping. Serve immediately.
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