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–Photos by Chris Lundy The Old Baptist Church in Stafford dates back to at least 1758. The Church has undergone renovations and repairs. The original pews are still in place and used for seating. By Chris Lundy STAFFORD – Township employees fixed up the Old Baptist Church on Route 9, in the hopes that the historic building will continue to have a place in history. The sign outside the church dates it to 1758, although the exact age is unknown. It started
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By Chris Lundy LACEY – The total budget will decrease slightly, but the amount to be raised in taxation will increase after the Lacey Township Board of Education adopted its budget. The total budget will be $73,566,211, a slight decrease of $46,266 from the current year’s budget of $73,612,477. The amount to be raised in taxation will be $45,642,489. This was a figure projected in March as a middle-of-the-road scenario of how the budget was expected to fall. It is an increase of $894,951 over the current year’s $44,747,538. This works out to be a 2 percent increase, which is the cap set by the state. These figures do not include debt service. According to a budget presentation given in April, the budget was 82.6 percent salaries and benefits. Capital projects was listed at 1 percent. One capital project on the horizon is to replace boilers in the Lanoka Harbor School. School business administrator Patrick DeGeorge said that the positive aspects of the budget include that the total has gone down, and that the district has had a few years of decreasing debt service due to refinancing. The negative aspects include that the aid given by the state has remained flat while the cost of running six schools has gone up. Other additions to the district include a school resource officer who will serve as a liaison between the school district and police, Superintendent Craig Wigley said. This is a first for the district. The other full-time staff member to be added is one special education teacher for the
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as nondenominational, but later became a Baptist church. “It’s said that under the floorboards, there’s blood from Revolutionary War soldiers,” said Jason Hazelton, the president of the Stafford Township Historical Society. This part
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Lighthouse International Film Festival Kicks Off
By Sara Grillo LONG BEACH ISLAND – The Long Beach Island Foundation for the Arts & Sciences was filled with about 100 locals, filmmakers and film enthusiasts on May 6 for the 9th Annual Lighthouse International Film Festival (LIFF) Kick-Off Party.
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Guests were invited to take part in a silent auction, sample local seafood – sushi, mini crab cakes, shrimp pasta – wings, ice cream and spirits, all of which were donated, as well as preview films entered in the festival and watch an hour-long screening of a film made in Uganda.
The LIFF celebrates four days of features, shorts, documentaries and family films from around the world in honor of Long Beach Island’s (Festival - See Page 12)
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Continued From Page 1 of the story comes from the church being a makeshift hospital in the revolution. However, he suspects that the hospital in question was actually elsewhere on the property, and has long since disappeared. There is one spot in the cemetery where no one is buried, and the building might have been there. The church has been a focal point of the community for centuries. After at least 250 years (some would say closer to 300), some serious wear and tear has begun. Two chimneys were in the building, although neither of them were in use. They had started to pull away from the walls, making it a bit dangerous. The foundation also had to be
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old paint. All of this was done in-house, township Business Administrator James Moran said. If this kind of work had been put out to a vendor, the cost would have been a great deal more. The public works employees did a great job, Hazelton said. “I cannot praise them enough. They treated it like their home,” he said. In fact, the foreman of the work had his wedding here. Hazelton thanked the mayor, council, and administration for their support of the project. The church still hosts, on average, two weddings a month. People like the classic feel of the building, and the fact that they can also get pictures by the nearby lake, he said. Some things have changed in the old building over the centuries. It now has heating and air conditioning. And the electrical outlets aren’t original to the building, obviously. There are some features that are not being used anymore. There was a baptismal pool that opened from a trap door in the pulpit. Now that area is for storage. Amazingly, the pews are still original and are still able to be used for seating. The tin ceiling is original, as well. The building also hosts artifacts that have been collected by the historical society. A Bible sits in a prep room behind the altar. The age is unknown, but there is a marriage program stuck inside from 1916. The book is huge and solid, and the cover has the kind of thick ornamentation that only classic books had.
The graveyard beyond the property also has its share of stories. There are graves dating back to the Civil War, and some as recently as the late 20th century. Some of the families in Stafford have been here a long, long time. An architectural fi rm came in to do an evaluation, and it would be a $500,000 undertaking for a more permanent solution to the maintenance of the building. There’s a grant available for $250,000, and the society would fundraise for the other half. Meanwhile, Councilman Paul Marchal has been working with the historical society to set definitions for historic properties, to give incentives to keep and maintain historic properties. That way, people owning these buildings will see them as an opportunity rather than a hardship. The church also serves as a meeting room for the historical society. They meet at 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of every month, except July and August. However, the concerts at the lake nearby have served as a historical society event. They are currently looking for volunteers. To be a member, you don’t have to have history in Stafford, you just have to love history.
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Hospital: ‘Compromised’ Vaccines Were OK
By Chris Lundy STAFFORD – Although a local doctor agreed to a settlement after he was charged w it h p r ov id i ng vaccines that had been stored improperly, a sup e r v isor at t he hospital has said that the children tested afterward were apparently given effective vaccines. Dr. Michael Bleiman, of Southern Ocean Pediatrics and Family Medicine, is a private practice pediatrician whose office is located in the Southern Ocean Medical Center’s Medical Arts Pavilion. He had patients that were vaccinated as part of the Vaccines For Children Program, a federally funded program that provides vaccines at no cost to families in fi nancial need. An investigation revealed that the vaccines were not stored at the correct temperature. This put them at risk that they would not be as effective as needed. Furthermore, the temperatures were recorded incorrectly. According to the state Department of Health, Bleiman was required to record twice daily temperatures on hand-written temperature logs and to electronically report the temperatures once every two weeks. Doctors in the Vaccines For
Children (VFC) Program must immediately stop using any vaccine that has been exposed to temperatures outside the recommended range and report any problems like this. When the Vaccines For Children staff reviewed Bleiman’s hand-written temperature logs, they noted that the staff had recorded temperatures outside the recommended range. The out-of-range temperatures were not reported to the VFC Program, however. Only the inrange temperatures were reported. Additionally, doctors in the VFC Program must also contact the vaccine manufacturers to determine if the vaccines could still be used if they were stored outside of approved temperatures. Bleiman and his staff failed to do so, according to the Department of Health. The situation affected more than 900 Medicaid patients who potentially received compromised vaccines between the periods of November 2014 through October 2016, according to the state. The hospital reports different figures. Despite parents reporting having to have their children revaccinated, officials said there has been no evidence, besides the temperatures, that the vaccines have been compromised. SOMC partnered with the state Department of Health to offer testing and immunizations free of charge to all families who had a concern, said Dr. Theodore Zaleski, vice president of medical affairs
and clinical effectiveness for the hospital. “Analysis of Dr. Bleiman’s office records indicated that 204 children were possibly compromised. Of all the families who requested to be tested by our health care team, the results of the blood tests found no objective evidence to suggest that effectiveness of the vaccines used to treat these children was compromised. We were confident with the results of the testing and suspended the immunization program,” Zaleski said in a report. It is unclear how many children were tested to check on the vaccines’ effectiveness, nor how the tests were given. Calls to Dr. Bleiman’s office were not returned. He had been temporarily suspended from all Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare programs on Jan. 27. As part of this settlement, the temporary suspension of his participation in the Medicaid program
will end. Now that Bleiman has been reinstated into the Medicaid program, he is going through the process of being reappointed to the medical staff of SOMC, Zaleski added. He has agreed to pay $156,220 and to revise his office practices as part of the settlement. Of the total settlement, $110,000 is a civil penalty levied by the Medicaid Fraud Division. The rest is a reimbursement of overpayments that were paid to Bleiman and his practice. Going forward, the temperatures and recording manner will be under further scrutiny. Bleiman will be required to pay $100,000 on or before June 1, and the rest in consecutive monthly payments. The Department of Health has set up a hotline for more information about this incident: 866-448-2432.
Tuckerton Offices Temporarily Move
By Chris Lundy TUCKERTON – Construction work on the borough complex building has caused a few of the offices inside to relocate, officials said. The construction office, tax assessor, and the municipal court was moved on
May 3 to the Borough Hall at 140 East Main Street. A release on the borough’s Nixle system, which alerts residents to important information, informed people of the change. Officials apologized for any inconvenience it caused.
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor
F EATURED L ETTER Monmouth County Library Is The Heart Of The Community Once again, the resid e n t s of Mo n m o u t h C o u n t y h a ve p r ove n that the Mon mouth County Library is truly the hear t of the community. T he st a nd i ng room on ly c rowd at Su nday’s outstanding dramatic perfor mance as wel l a s t he Ti m Mc Loone concer t at t he Librar y Headquar ters in Manalapan showed that Monmouth Count y residents cer tainly appreciate a blend of history and music and see the combination as an entertaining way to spend an afternoon. The professionals who portrayed Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton in their Feder alist Paper s debate of the 18 th century captivated the crowd with their attention to detail, their d ress, and their decorum. They further d e l i g h t e d t h e c r owd by inviting a question and answer segment at the end of their debate, and cleverly responded to quer ies as d iverse as compar ing today’s electoral college to wh at ou r for efat he r s envisioned, to why Jefferson was not a signer of t h e C o n s t i t u t i o n . A nd they continued t hei r response to t he
crowd seeking photographs and further interaction by graciously extending their discu s sion i n t he up p e r lobby following their presentation. Monmouth County’s favorite and generous musician Tim McLoone a nd h i s ba nd a r e a lway s a c r owd ple a s er, and always a draw for people of all ages. W h ile i ntellect s may have been delightfully challenged during the 18 th century debate, it was hand clapping and foot t appi ng t hat got the exercise during the afternoon concert that followed. The librar y extends than ks to the media who continue to keep o u r w i d e v a r i e t y of eve nt s a nd a ct iv it ie s in the news and ens u r e t h a t Mo n m o u t h Cou nt y re side nt s a re aware of the treasures that lie not only within the halls of our library headquarters and all its branches but literally i n t h e Pa l m of t h e i r Hand through the technology which enables the library to keep its members connected at all times. Renee B. Swartz C h a i r, M o n m o u t h County Library Commission
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Why Should We Celebrate National Prayer Day? In May the President is calling for another National Day of Prayer. Why? Has prayer brought peace to the world, or to the bloodshed capital of all history, the Holy Land? Has prayer emptied children’s hospitals-has death taken a holiday? Were the prayers of six million answered? Did prayer break the chains of the slaves? Has closed eyes, clasped hands and bended knee given wisdom to Congress? As one skeptic once noted: “Life depends on certain facts. The flood destroys: church and brothel fall alike before the deluge, lightning strikes both the pious and pervert alike. Can we delay or hasten the tides by prayer? Can counting beads change the direction of the hurricane or silence the volcano? Is there any evidence for a yes to these questions.” Mark Twain would express his experience with prayer this way: “After my bible teacher had explained the verse ‘ask and ye shall receive,’ I spent three days praying for gingerbread. When none materialized, I appropriated a convenient piece. I concluded that prayer is an inferior mode of acquisition.” Our representatives weren’t elected to be our spiritual leaders, but to conduct the people’s business. That is to say, keep us safe, analyze budgets and fill
Letters To similar The Editor potholes. organizations to connect Bridge and the state’s interest in Is it improper to challenge the propriety of our government sponsoring and endorsing religious rituals and the efficacy of prayer-I don’t think so. In sanctioning a National Day of Prayer, the government has taken sides on a matter that must be left to individual conscience. The principle of State-Church separation has served this country well. Let’s keep it that way! Borden Applegate Jackson, NJ
Become A Volunteer, Change Your Life I am writing to share my excitement. I am hosting a Volunteer Fair at the Ocean County Library, Toms River Branch, in Mancini Hall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 20. If you are looking to make friends in the community, regain a sense of purpose, and help people or animals in your community, this is the place you want to be. A friend of mine from Vermont said that she was going to a Stone Soup Social where people could come for dinner and check out nonprofits in her area who were looking for volunteers. I was inspired to host a similar event right here in Ocean County. When I started gathering contact information on potential organizations, I noticed how many of them were working towards the same goals. The event has therefore evolved to be a networking opportunity for
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with each other as well. We will serve complimentary bagels, coffee and tea, provide a kid’s activity corner, and give away door prizes. Admission is free! Two years ago, I experienced a personal loss. I was left feeling unmotivated and down. My husband encouraged me to start volunteering with him and I began to feel more like myself. I found a real sense of purpose. I never guessed how good it would make me feel but as I started working diligently to come up with new ideas and putting them into action for organizations I feel passionate about, I realized that I was healing. It turns out that volunteer work really helps those who are volunteering just as much, or even more, than it helps those for whom we work. I hope to share this experience with all of you. Jessica Clayton Brick, NJ
Trump Is Cutting Corporate Tax Rates, Raising Debt The Trump Administration is proposing to cut the corporate tax rate to 15 percent overall stating that businesses in the United States cannot compete in other countries with foreign businesses that pay lower taxes in those countries. This statement is not correct because U.S. companies with products that are at least 50 percent U. S. content are taxed at dividend rates by using the Interest Charge Domestic International Sales Corporation (IC-DISC) tax rules. The highest dividend rate is 20 percent. It is ironic that individuals who claim our debt is too high have no problem accelerating the debt as long as it lowers their taxes. Janet Buonagura Brick, NJ
Aging Seaside Bridge Should Have Been Replaced
The temporary re-opening of the Route 37 eastbound bridge leading into Seaside Heights in mid-May is a true signal that warm weather is upon us and the summer tourism season is about to begin. I truly appreciate the work that has been done on what is known locally as the Mathis
lengthening the life of the span. The maintenance upgrades will help motorists travel across the span with greater safety. And while the work on the bridge is helping to make it stronger and better, I am however disappointed the state of New Jersey did not carry out the original requests from local officials and businesses to replace the span with a new one. Replacement of the deck in the moveable span, flanking spans and the approach spans will help in the meantime but the structure itself still is a moveable span bridge completed in 1950. A new bridge could have been built higher, eliminating the need for openings throughout the summer and would have provided Ocean County with a new structure that would last far into the future. A new bridge would also have helped with economic development along the corridor that should be viewed as a gateway to tourism in Ocean County. A new bridge would have been a far better choice than millions of dollars in improvements spent on a span that is 67 years old. When the work is completed, the structure is still 67 years old. According to the state Department of Transportation, the project was awarded for $56.4 million and is funded in the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) through the National Highway Performance Program. A new span similar to the Route 37 westbound Tunney Bridge with a bike lane and sidewalks for pedestrians would also have been better for public safety. It’s not pleasant waiting for the Mathis bridge to open and close on a busy summer Saturday for boat traffic on the Barnegat Bay. Nor is it conducive should emergency responders need to access the northern barrier island quickly. Unfortunately, Ocean County, I believe, has been short-changed when it came to this project. We continuously see major infrastructure improvements get funded in the northern area of the state while Ocean County gets “good enough.” While these improvements are welcome, it is still not what local and county officials had asked for – a new bridge that didn’t have to be opened on the half-hour for navigational traffic. Maybe someday Ocean County will be heard. Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph Vicari Toms River
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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials
MacArthur Announces $12 Million In Grants To Combat Opioid Crisis From The Desk Of
Congressman Tom MacArthur N EW J ER SEY – O n April 24, Congressman MacAr thur, co-chair of
t he Bip a r t i s a n He r oi n Task Force, an nounced that New Jersey will re-
ceive $12,995,621 in new funding to combat opioid addiction. This funding is the fi rst of two rounds of grants provided for in the 21st Century Cures Act, which established the State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis Grants program. “Last year, the Bipartisan Heroin Task Force advo-
cated for passage of the 21st Century Cures Act, which provides support for states to combat this crisis,” said MacArthur. “Si nce t hen, I a nd my fellow Task Force Members have been calling on Congress to f ully f und this critical piece of legislation. This grant money will help our local and
state government combat the heroin and opioid crisis that has devastated so many families and communities in New Jersey. I’m so grateful that the Bipa r t is a n Ta sk Force was able to work together to help New Jersey and states across the country get additional funding to fight substance abuse, and
I look forward to continuing to fight for the support our communities need.” Funding will be issued to all 50 states, the District of Columbia and six U.S. territories. It will support a comprehensive a r ray of prevention, treatment and recover y ser vices, depending on the needs of recipients.
Ocean County Freeholders Continue Their Long-Standing Opposition To Drilling Off The New Jersey Coast
Freeholder Forum by Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders has reiterated its long-standing opposition to any drilling for oil or natural gas off of the New Jersey coast. In an April 28 letter to Senators Robert Menendez and Cory Booker, Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari, writing on behalf of the entire board, expressed concern that Washington was once again exploring the idea of offshore drill-
ing. “The residents of Ocean County and of the entire state of New Jersey realize that our coast is a natural treasure; a gift to be enjoyed by everyone both today and for generations to come,” Vicari said in the letter. “On behalf of the entire Board of Freeholders, I am writing to you to once again voice my continuing opposition to any drilling for oil or natural gas off of our coastline.”
The letter was also sent to Reps. Chris Smith, Tom MacArthur and Frank LoBiondo. “As the summer season begins and tourism kicks into high gear, I want everyone to know that we will continue to strongly and vocally oppose any plan to industrialize our coastline,” Vicari said in the letter. “Tourism is the lifeblood of our local economy. As a serving Freeholder for the past 36 years, I join with our business owners, from the largest hotels to the smallest Mom & Pop stands, in saying that we will fight against any endeavor that places our environment and our economy at risk.” Vicari said history shows
that any damage to the environment spells disaster to the local economy. He recalled the damage done during the 1980s and 1990s when waste from New York City and Northern New Jersey washed up on the county’s beaches. “Many of our local businesses suffered because of the continuing news reports of the wash-ups,” he said. Vicari added that an industrial accident off the
coast would impact not only the ocean, but the bays and surrounding ecosystems as well. He pointed to the effects of oil spills along the gulf coast. It took years to clean up that spill and for those communities to recover Vicari said referring to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon spill from an offshore drilling platform. A major spill off of the
New Jersey coast could pollute the coast from Long Island to Cape May and beyond, he said. The Freeholders are part of a growing bipartisan effort in opposition to offshore drilling. Republican and Democratic officials from the local level to federal representatives have already come together to block any attempt to open the sea floor to industrial drilling.
THE DRY EYE TEST
Those suffering from “dry eye syndrome” do not produce enough tears to lubricate and cleanse their eyes. As a result, the eyes become red and painful, accompanied by a burning or stinging sensation. One of the ways ophthalmologists diagnose this condition, which becomes more likely to develop with age, is to administer the “Schirmer’s test.” After numbing drops are placed in the eye(s), the doctor will place a special piece of paper under the eyelid(s). After the eyes are shut and the strips are allowed to remain in place for five minutes, they are removed. The eye doctor will then assess tear production by measuring the amount of moisture on each strip. Additional tests are required to determine cause. People who have had LASIK or other refractive surgery may also experience dry eye. People who wear contact lenses long term are also at risk for developing dry eye. Because people who work long hours at a computer are less likely to blink often, they are more susceptible to getting dry eye than people who don’t spend a lot of time in front of a monitor. To schedule an appointment, please call SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES, P.A., at 732-349-5622.
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MANAHAWKIN – The Ocean County Library will offer an evening of art with a “Pine Shores Art Association: Art History Lecture” at the Stafford Branch, 129 North Main Street from 6 to 9 p.m. on May 22. The program will begin with a reception at 6 p.m., featuring an exhibit of artwork by Pine Shores artists, including Mike Lipton, Harriet Fink, Rosina Van Strien and Dick Tarczynsky. A lecture by Georgian Court University As-
sociate Professor of Art History Lisa Festa, Ph.D. will begin at 7 p.m. She will present “The Highlights of Chinese Art, The Qin and Han Dynasties,” which will feature Terracotta Army figures. The program is free and open to the public, but registration is required. To register, call the Stafford Branch at 609-597-3381 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org and click Events & News.
Basically Ballet To Perform “The Flower Garden”
LACEY – The Basically Ballet dance troupe will perform “The Flower Garden” at the Lacey Branch of the Ocean County Library, 10 East Lacey Road, at 7 p.m. on May 15. The dance troupe’s students will present their talent in a celebration of spring and all things warm interpreted through music and abstract ballet.
Since opening their doors in 1992, the troupe has built a long tradition of performing in charitable and educational type settings in Ocean County. The program is free and open to the public, but registration is required. To register, call 609-693-8566 or visit theoceancountylibrary. org and click Events & News.
Drum Playing “Pound” Classes
BARNEGAT – The Township of Ocean Recreation is offering pound classes on Mondays from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Community Center, 239 11th Street. Unleash your inner rock star with this cardio jam session inspired by the infections, energizing and sweat-dripping fun of playing
the drums. All ages are welcome. The instructor will have some sticks for people to try the class. Please bring a mat or towel to sit on. Cost is $5 per class, pay as you go. For sign up information, visit twpoceannj. gov/recreation/2017/POUND/pdf.
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New Jersey Organizing Project Workshop
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communities, such as economic security and dignity, full and fair Superstorm Sandy recovery and establishing a plan for future storms and sea level rising. Registration is $10 and includes lunch. Payment can be made online or at the event. Visit actionnetwork.org/events/njop-institute for more information and to register.
Domestic Violence Seminar
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean Vicinage Legal Research and Information Center is presenting a Domestic Violence Seminar on June 16 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Superior Court of New Jersey’s Jury Assembly Room, 1st Floor, 100 Hooper Ave. The senior will offer information on: The Prevention of Domestic Violence Act.
Criminal statutes. Process of filing a domestic violence complaint. Court proceedings. Types of relief allowed under a TRO/FRO. Consequences of having an FRO against you. The seminar is free of charge and open to the public, but space is limited and reservations are necessary. To reserve a space, call 732-9292063 or email oceanlric.mailbox@njcourts.gov.
Berkeley Lady Seniors Casino Trip
BERKELEY – The Berkeley Lady Seniors will visit Harrah’s Casino in Atlantic City on June 29. The bus leaves from the Berkeley
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Southern Regional Golfers Swing For A Cause
–Photo courtesy Southern Regional School District MANAHAWKIN – Southern Regional Boys & Girls Golf teams played for a great cause at the Peddie School Swing Against Cancer Tournament on April 29. Pictured Boys Golf Team: Peter Fabian, Chris D’Alessandro, Nick Campanelli, Matt Rizzo, Caleb Rossi. Girls Golf Team: Subah Soni, Mia Roslin, Annie McCallion, Arielle Medenilla, Haley Sprague.
Pickleball Registration
WARETOWN – Registration is now open for pickleball games on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sands Point Park on Dock Ave. There are four courts available to play on and bathrooms on site. Players should bring their own paddle and balls, a chair and a beverage.
Games are for adults ages 18 and up. Please download a registration form at twpoceannj.gov/recreation/2016/adult-pickleball. pdf and bring it with you to the courts. For more information, call Jeanne Broadbent at 609-693-5407 or Mike Villanova at 609276-2704.
Nine & Dine Golf Outing
LACEY – The Lacey Chamber of Commerce Nine & Dine is on June 8 at the Atlantis Golf Course in Little Egg Harbor. Shotgun start is at 5 p.m. and dinner is at 7:30 p.m. Cost for golf and dinner is $55 and dinner only is $30, which includes golf with cart and
buffet dinner with cash bar at Cuisine on the Green at Atlantis. For more information, or to sign up, please contact Linda Kraft at 609-548-2631 or lkraft@meticulousinc.com. Sign up deadline is May 31.
Knitting And Crocheting
LACEY – Library guests can knit and crochet from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Lacey branch of the Ocean County Library 10 East Lacey
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Southern Sailing Team Finishes Second
–Photo courtesy Southern Regional School District MANAHAWKIN – The Southern Sailing Team had a 2nd place finish at the NJ State Championship on April 29. The team traveled to Shrewsbury Yacht Club where they competed against nine other New Jersey teams, sailing
in 20 races in heavy wind. The Ranney School won the regatta, Christian Brothers Academy came in 3rd, Summit High School in 4th and Donovan Catholic rounded out the top 5.
Southern Ocean Chamber Celebrated National Small Business Week
SHIP BOTTOM – The Southern Ocean Chamber of Commerce celebrated National Small Business Week with a flurry of special events for area small business owners, starting with an Open House on May 2 and 3 that featured one-on-one mini business strategy sessions with Ocean County SCORE, financial assistance from SBA lenders and a discussion led by Chamber members on doing business locally. “The Southern Ocean County Chamber has been serving local small businesses since its establishment in 1914,” said Lori Pepenella of the Southern Ocean County Chamber. “Our members have always been the heart of the economy providing services and creating jobs, and now more than ever resources need to be available to generate business growth, professional development and peer to peer
networking. For 54 years, National Small Business week has recognized the contributions of entrepreneurs and small business owners. Not only will the Southern Ocean Chamber celebrate the week, but we will go into mid-May by offering multiple opportunities to celebrate.” On May 17, the Chamber will host its annual Get Acquainted Summer Kick-Off Party at Panzone’s Restaurant in Beach Haven from 5 to 8 p.m. Food, light conversation, networking, live music and a cash bar is the perfect way to reconnect with those met throughout the weeks leading up to the party. There is a $25 fee and interested members and non-members are asked to RSVP to the Chamber. To contact the Southern Ocean Chamber or RSVP to the party, please call 609 494 7211 or stop in at 265 West Ninth Street. Visit the Chamber online at visitLBIregion.com.
OCVTS To Host Annual Car Show And Scholarship Fundraiser
BRICK – The Ocean County Vocational Technical Education Association (OCVTEA) and the teaching staff of the Ocean County Vocational Technical School (OCVTS) will host its Annual Car Show and Scholarship Fundraiser at the OCVTS Brick Center, 350 Chambers Bridge Road, on May 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rain date is May 21. This free event promises to be a fun-filled and activity rich day. Along with the display of vehicles from more than 25 different categories, family activities include a game trailer, game equipment, antique working farm engines and devices and educational sessions for basic car maintenance and defensive driving tips. Universal Technical Institute is scheduled
to bring a Formula One Race Car with a pit crew and car show goers will be able to test their tire changing skills. There will be food trucks and music, featuring DJ Wolfman Jerry. Come down and enjoy a fun day of cars, food, music and family activities. The event raises money for scholarships awarded through OCVTEA. This year, with the help of sponsors the Lester Glenn Auto Group, The PhotoCenter, K&H Studios and Gas Hole Cruisers, our scholarship monetary potential will be increased. For more information, or to register a vehicle in the Car Show, please contact Howard Polenberg at hpolenberg@mail.ocvts.org.
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Continued From Page 1 historic Barnegat Lighthouse. “The Lighthouse Film Festival is a gift to our community and we are so happy to have it here and it’s so much fun,” said Managing Director Christine Rooney at the event. The film festival will take place from June 8 to 11 on the island, with different films being screened each day and Breakfast with the Filmmakers’ on Saturday and Sunday. Sneak Peak From Local Filmmakers Angela Andersen was brimming with excitement and rocking an oyster necklace arriving at the kick-off party, as she just found out the night before that the film she produced, The Oyster Farmers, had made it into the fi lm festival’s lineup. The film is a documentary that focuses on oyster aquaculture in the Barnegat Bay. Its director Corrine Ruff is a returning filmmaker who had a film featured in the LIFF in 2013. Another locally produced fi lm that’s generating some buzz is Swim Team, a documentary that chronicles the rise of the Jersey Hammerheads, a competitive swim team made up of children and teens on the autism spectrum. The big screen is clearly something that LBI locals get excited about. According to volunteer Amy Williams, only three people signed up on Facebook for an Earth Day fi lm screening fundraiser of
Ocean Frontiers III at Ship Bottom Volunteer Fire Company, but over 100 people showed up. Speaking about the kick-off party, she said, “A lot of it is to get people excited about the event and get people together who maybe haven’t seen each other in a whole year.” She said she doesn’t feel like people really appreciate how amazing it is to have such culture on the island. “This is something I feel like you fi nd in New York City.” Ugandan Film Screening Partygoers were treated to a screening of Who Killed Captain Alex, a film made with only $85 in Uganda, Africa. The English subtitled movie is an action/comedy where Captain Alex, the local military’s top soldier, is sent out to destroy the evil Tiger Mafia, which controls the city of Kampala from the shadows. Its producer Alan Hofmanis was at the party to talk about the movie and the unlikelihood of it even being shown. The movie’s director Isaac Nabwana, who was unable to get a visa to come to the U.S., never imagined anyone outside of his own village would ever see it. His filmmaking process requires him to burn the movie to a disk, and then completely erase his computer in order to make the next film. “Guns” used during action scenes in the movie, which Hofmanis passed around at the screening, were made by hand from everyday items like luggage handles.
–Photo by Sara Grillo Over 100 filmmakers, film enthusiasts and LBI locals filled the Long Beach Island Foundation for the Arts & Sciences on May 6 for the Lighthouse International Film Festival Kick-Off Party. Hofmanis said the movie is huge among Uganda’s locals. “Basically if you’re ten years old, you know it,” he said. “It’s the biggest fi lm in Africa, period.” Instead of Hollywood or Bollywood, the movie industry there is known as Wakaliwood. Nabwana has made over 50 other films and has 14 others on the way. His 2016 fi lm Bad Black will be screened at the film festival. In a region where few people have electricity, TV sets or DVD players, he said Ugandan locals often watch Nabwana’s movies family style. Movie disks are sold to them for under $1.
Typically a few short films are shown at the kick-off party, but because Hofmanis was in town, the LIFF staff jumped at the chance to have him come in and showcase his unique work. The Film Selection Process The LIFF invites filmmakers from around the world to submit their work into the festival. Although this year’s festival does include a few New Jersey features, Executive Director Eric Johnson said that’s not necessarily the goal. “We never want it to be just New Jersey (Festival - See Page 13)
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Hindenburg Disaster 80th Anniversary Dinner
–Photos by Sara Grillo Several artifacts from the Hindenburg airship were on display at the Hindenburg Disaster 80th Anniversary Dinner at the Clarion Hotel in Toms River on May 5. Over 200 guests attended. LAK EHURST – Over 200 guests packed the Clarion Hotel in Toms River on May 5 for a Hindenburg Disaster 80th Anniversary Dinner. Navy Lakehurst Society President Carl Jablonski said people were walking in off the streets to attend the event. A myriad of Hindenburg artifacts were on display and a mini-documentary with never-before-seen footage from on board the airship was shown. Special guest speakers included Anne Springs Close, who was the 1,000th passenger to fly on the Hindenburg, and Dr. Horst Schirmer, whose father was an engineer for the airship and designed a propeller that was tested on its last flight.
The Southern Ocean Times, May 13, 2017, Page 13 What’s Next? Film screenings will be held at three different venues on the island and will include a virtual reality element for the first time. Johnson said that many LIFF pass holders will go to Breakfast with the Filmmakers’ to decide which films they want to see based on what piques their interest. He said that sometimes a film isn’t even on someone’s radar, but then a filmmaker speaks to one small detail that catches their ear and inspires them to go see it.
The festival kicks off with a screening of King of Peking on June 8 at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences. Johnson described it as a “fun, funny, sweet” film that just premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. Set in 1990s Beijing, China, “It’s about a father who thinks the best way to bond with his 10-year-old son is to bring him into the family DVD bootlegging business,” he added. Director Sam Voutas will also be at the screening.
Two other films that have been announced are Dina, about the challenges facing an autistic couple and Quest, a documentary shot over the course of eight years that follows the lives of a North Philadelphia family. Both films recently premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. “We have a ton of filmmakers coming in for the festival, more than I ever would have thought nine years ago,” said Johnson. More information about the festival can be found at lighthousefilmfestival.org.
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familiar faces. What you should watch for are signs that she is forgetting or losing grasp of her ‘real world’ family and friends. Does she talk about deceased family as if they are living? Does she forget days and months? I would suggest that you engage her in more interactive activities, like visiting a park, shopping and cooking. That will stimulate her brain and give you a chance to observe her in real life situations. See if she can complete tasks, carry on conversations and remember details. That is a much better test. 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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Girl Scouts Of The Jersey Shore Golf Classic
BRIELLE – The Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore invites local golfers to tee off at the Manasquan River Golf Course on May 15 for its annual Girl Scout Golf Classic. The event begins with lunch at 11 a.m. and a 12:30 p.m. tee time, followed by 18 holes overlooking the Manasquan River. Rita’s Italian Ice and drinks from Margarita’s Mexican Restaurant will be available on the course. During registration, chair massages and golf club cleaning will be available. After the holes are completed, golfers are invited to a dinner where awards will be presented.
Proceeds from the Girl Scout Golf Classic benefit the more than 10,000 Girl Scouts in Monmouth and Ocean Counties, not only supporting the cost of program activities, but also providing fi nancial assistance to any girl who wants to become a Girl Scout. Tickets cost $450 per golfer, which includes cart and fees, breakfast, competitions, prizes and lunch. Sponsorships are also available starting at $250. For more information about the Girl Scout Golf Classic, contact Tara Novak, Girl Scouts’ Director of Community Development at 800-785-2090, or email tnovak@jerseyshoregirlscouts.org.
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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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Resisting Hearing Help Dr. Richard Carmen has written a wonderful book entitled “The Consumer Handbook On Hearing Loss And Hearing Aids - A Bridge To Healing” (Second Edition). Depicted below, I will be summarizing some of his thoughts regarding the common complaint, “I do not need a hearing aid.” Many people with a hearing loss never realize how much communication they actually fail to understand or miss completely because you have become their ears. However, it takes only a short time to realize that without your help, they are in trouble. It is through this realization that one becomes inspired to take positive action to solve their hearing problem. Therefore, as a loving spouse or family member, you must create the need for your loved one to seek treatment by no longer repeating messages and being their ears. Your ultimate goal is for them to hear independent of you. So here are some practical tips that you
can utilize when a loved one resists help: 1. Stop repeating yourself! This will allow the hearing impaired individual the opportunity to realize the significance of their hearing loss. 2. Stop raising your voice (then complaining you are hoarse). 3. Do not engage in conversation from another room as tempting as this is and as convenient as it appears. This sets up your communication process for failure. 4. Stop being the messenger by carrying the communication load for the family. Do not tell your loved one “he said” and “she said” when he or she needs to be responsible for getting this information directly from the source. 5. Create a telephone need. This means for you to stop being the interpreter on the telephone. Allow your loved one to struggle in order to recognize how much help he or she needs. We are looking for motivation (to hear) from your loved one - not you.
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Children May Develop High Blood Pressure
NEW JERSEY – Despite popular belief, teens, children and even babies can have high blood pressure, also called HBP or hypertension. It’s not just a disease for the middle-aged and elderly. As with adults, early diagnosis and treatment can reduce or prevent the harmful consequences of this disease, including heart and kidney disease. This May, National High Blood Pressure Awareness Month and American Stroke Month, the American Stroke Association wants you to check your child’s health. When it comes to blood pressure in children, “normal” is relative. It depends on three factors: gender, age and height. Your child’s doctor can tell you what’s right for your child, because “normal” is a complicated calculation based on these factors. What leads to HBP in children? There may be many factors that can include: Diseases including heart and kidney disease Some medications Family history Excess weight or obesity
Race, particularly African-Americans are at an increased risk Visiting your pediatrician to discuss treatment options is vital in controlling HBP. As in adults, HBP in children is typically managed with lifestyle changes, including: Enjoying a heart-healthy diet Participating in regular physical activity Managing weight The doctor may also prescribe medication if an appropriate diet and regular physical activity don’t bring the high blood pressure under control. Children and teens should also be taught the dangers of tobacco use and protected from secondhand smoke. While cigarettes aren’t directly related to high blood pressure, they do cause a number of health risks. Parents should set a good example by not smoking and educating their children about the hazards of smoking. Give your kids the best possible start by helping them develop heart-healthy habits early. Learn more about raising hearthealthy kids at heart.org/kids.
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Parabens Are Found In Thousands Of Cosmetics By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Parabens are a category of preservatives used in cosmetics, medications and foods. If you read labels you’ll see them listed by their name or an E number such as methylparaben E218), ethylparaben (E214), propylparaben (E216), heptylparaben (E209) and butylparaben. Parabens may or may not be associated with cancer – there’s a lot of controversy. It has been reported in the past that parabens are found in 99 percent of breast tumors, however, there is no evidence that they cause breast cancer. Also, keep in mind many issues have to collide in order to develop cancer. There was a 2013 study entitled “Combinations of parabens at concentrations measured in human breast tissue can increase proliferation of MCF-7 human breast cancer cells.” Parabens mimic estrogen, the female hormone. They’re sticky too, they don’t seem to let go of the tissue once inside it. This is why they are best avoided especially in hormone-driven diseases. The argument for parabens is that your foods and personal care items should be resistant to bacteria, mold and yeast so a preservative is crucial. The food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry frequently rely on strong synthetic chemicals like sulfites, propionates, EDTA, formaldehyde, alcohol or a paraben chemical. They are trying to protect us from germs. Here’s how you get exposed. You eat them. It’s common to find parabens in some brands of sauces, chutneys, jams, pickles, ice cream, soft drinks, desserts, broths or processed vegetables and flavoring syrups. Read the labels, you’ll see! You slather them on.
Whether you use antiperspirants, makeup, toothpaste, face creams or moisturizers, you are for sure exposing yourself to parabens. But how many? Is it every product? You do have choices, they are not in everything, you should begin reading labels and researching. There’s a website that exposes the ingredients of dental products, fragrances, cosmetic and skin care products and much more: Skin Deep. I told you about this site about 12 years ago, and it’s gotten considerably more comprehensive: ewg.org/skindeep. I searched the word “paraben” and it picked up over 30,991 products just in their database. It’s easy today to avoid this preservative, you just have to look harder, and read labels, but there are trustworthy brands out there. You take them unknowingly. Parabens are in hundreds of medications as a preservative, but they do not have any pharmacologic activity. They’re commonly found in some asthma and steroid inhalers. They say parabens are completely absorbed upon ingestion and broken down to para-hydroxybenzoic acid, and metabolites are supposedly sent out from your urine. Depending on who you ask, or what lab test you read, there may be no evidence of accumulation. Parabens are obviously regarded as “safe” by the United States FDA. I wouldn’t concern yourself with parabens if they’re in your medication(s) since the actual medication itself is just as synthetic as the paraben! You can certainly limit your exposure by looking for products labeled “paraben-free.” Many cosmetics manufacturers have found effective alternatives to parabens to prevent microbial growth in personal care products.
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WHAT TRIGGER POINTS CAN CAUSE: • Pain with pressure applied to these tense muscle fibers • Referred pain to a location near the trigger point • Inability to fully lengthen the muscle, restricting range of motion (aka muscle tightness) • Weakness of the muscle where trigger points are located • Headaches • Neck pain • Low back pain • Chronic pain
WHAT CAUSES TRIGGER POINTS?
• Muscle overuse, which is sustained or repetitive muscle contractions, deprive the working muscle of oxygen and glucose preventing the recovery process of the muscles. When the muscles cannot recover properly, parts of the muscle remain contracted, leading to constantly tense fibers of the muscle, aka trigger point formation. • Poor posture is a main cause of trigger points in the neck, back, and shoulder area. When someone stands hunched over, with rounded shoulders and a forward-bent head, the muscles responsible for holding the shoulder blades back and keeping the neck up are constantly contracting. These muscles are working extra hard to keep the skeleton erect and in alignment as best as possible. All these muscles constantly contracting, will lack proper recovery, again leading to trigger points. • Poor body mechanics, such as bending at the waist instead of at the knees when lifting objects, can also lead to trigger points, among other serious issues (disc issues, muscle strains, tears… so bend at the knees!). By bending over at the waist and coming back up when lifting a heavy object, one is causing the muscles of the back to pull excessive loads in an elongated position (when muscles are weak), leading to prolonged and extreme contractions. These excessive and strenuous contractions again lead to deprivation of oxygen, glucose and recovery to the muscles being used, ultimately predisposing them
to those pesky and painful trigger points. • Muscle imbalances (some muscles weaker than others) • Direct trauma to muscle causes disturbance to the tissue, which can disrupt the blood supply to the muscle, preventing adequate oxygen and glucose to reach the muscle, ultimately leading to trigger points (among other injuries to the muscle).
HOW TO PREVENT TRIGGER POINTS:
• Maintain proper posture - keep your chin up, shoulders and head back… no slouching! • Gently stretch regularly! Keeping those muscles loose is crucial. • Build that core! Strong core muscles help keep proper posture and reduce your tendency to slouch. • Proper ergonomics at work! Make sure your desk and computer set up allow your head to look directly forward, hands are at a level that prevents you from hunching over, have a supportive chair with a lumbar roll, have knees bent 90 degrees. • Take stretch breaks! • Use heat or ice when you need it - They are your friends!
MYOFASCIAL PAIN SYNDROME VS FIBROMYALGIA It is common to have more than one trigger point. However, when someone has many painful or tender trigger points, they may have myofascial pain syndrome (MPS). Fibromyalgia (FM), on the other hand, causes someone to “hurt all over,” having widespread chronic pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep disturbances, mental ‘fogginess’ or confusion, and low pain tolerance. Fibromyalgia is considered more of a neurological disease, whereas MPS is considered a dysfunction of a muscle tissue. Although both diagnoses are very similar, there are a few defining features that help health care professionals differentiate between the two. FM’s painful spots are referred to as “tender points,” which differ from trigger points.
• Ischemic compression is a manual technique involving pressure applied to the trigger point, temporarily depriving the area of blood flow. This then allows for resurgence of blood flow to the area upon release of pressure. This revival of blood flow helps supply the formerly restricted area with the needed blood, glucose and oxygen, creating a healing/ recovering effect, diminishing trigger point. • Trigger point injection, which is indicated for patients who have symptomatic active trigger points that produce a twitch response to pressure and create a pattern of referred pain. • At home treatments include trigger point tools, such as the one shown below, that allow you to locate the trigger point and control the amount and direction of pressure.
HOW PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP: Physical therapists can locate, reduce and even eliminate trigger points as well as educate you on how to prevent future issues. Manual techniques physical therapists can perform include soft tissue mobilization and ischemic compression to help break up those pesky and uncomfortable “knots” and help the tense muscle fibers relax and allow the recovery process to occur. PTs can help strengthen core and postural muscles and aid patients in correcting body mechanics and posture. Strong core and postural muscles will help patients reduce the tendency to slouch and help keep their muscles in their optimal length and position, preventing them from getting “angry” or overused and ultimately reducing the likelihood of developing trigger points. Physical therapists can also provide suggestions and guidance for setting up work stations to promote proper posture and body mechanics at the work place, as well as educate you on proper lifting techniques, preventing future trigger point formation, among other potential injuries!
Tender points have 18 specific locations, are usually symmetrical in location on one’s body, do not refer pain, and cause an overall increase in pain sensitivity (hence the low pain tolerance!). So if someone does not have the tender points in 11 of those 18 specific locations, they do not have FM! Trigger points, however, are localized painful spots in any area of the body that typically refer pain and can vary in presence, showing up one day and may be absent a few days later.
Most frequent locations of trigger points
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June Programs At Waretown Library
WARETOWN – The Waretown Branch of the Ocean County Library will host the following programs for adults and children at its 112 Main Street location: Display Programs: A Digital Journey: The Art of John Delaney – John Delaney creates complex visual results by using his cell phone and various apps that allow him to manipulate layers of images. He adds a dash of imagination to the real, resulting in a montage of focused thought. John welcomes all to his reception on June 5 at 7 p.m. in the Meeting Room. Children’s Programs: June 26 at 6 p.m. - Jedi Training Camp – Games, food, crafts and a meet & greet with Vader’s 501st Legion Northeast Remnant. Feel free to come dressed as your favorite Star Wars character! Ages 7-12. Please register. June 29 at 10:30 a.m. - STEAM Challenge: Build a Character – Create a character with recycled materials. Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math are fun and awesome! Join us for a STEAM challenge and put your imagination and thinking skills to the test. Ages 6+. Please register. Adult Programs: June 12 at 4 p.m. - Jamie Novak’s De-Stress by De-Cluttering – Join Organizing Humorist Jamie Novak for a funny look at how clutter is stressing us out! Aside from a laugh, you will walk away with tips on how to clean closets, purge paperwork, store stuff and much more! Please register. June 13 at 2 p.m. - Pride Month TED Talk – Screening of the Ted Talk: Love is Love: These moving, personal talks share stories of love and commitment in the LGBTQ community. 1 hr. 41 min. Please register. June 16 at 2 p.m. - National Flood Insurance Program Q&A – Join Waretown’s CRS Coordinator who will answer questions about flooding on your property and how to lower your flood insurance. Please bring your Elevation Certificates. Please register. June 19 at 3 p.m. - All Over This Land – Through live performance and tapes of the “the real thing,” Saul Broudy presents grassroots songs from various regions and discusses how these songs help us identify who we are and where we came from. This program is funded by the Horizons Speakers Bureau of the New Jersey Council for the Humanities, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Please register. June 21 at 2 p.m. - Leading a Balanced Life with Jan Bertram – During this hands-on workshop, you will learn and practice the “Three
Food & Wine Tasting Event
WHITING – The Whiting Business Association will host its 3rd Annual Food & Wine Tasting Event on May 17 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Village 5 Clubhouse, 325 Schoolhouse Road. Cost is $25 per person and includes samples of wine and beer from all around the world, tasty delights provided by Applebee’s of Manchester, a cheese board and more. There will also be a gift auction, 50/50 raffle and music. Tickets are available at the following locations: Village Opticians, 550 Route 530 #19. All-Care Physical Therapy, 67 Lacey Road. Investors Bank, 451 Lacey Road. For more information about the event, please call Michael McCullough at 908-773-9424.
Levels of Awareness,” simple techniques from the ancient movement art of Tai Chi to help you improve your balance and reduce your risk of falling. Please register. June 22 at 2 p.m. - Seashore Gardening – Join Ocean County Master Gardeners for a presentation on seashore gardening. Please register. June 28 at 2 p.m. - Ikebana Japanese Flower Arranging – Ikebana is the highly stylized art
of Japanese flower arranging. Unlike Western arrangements, it focuses on the individual stem, leaf or flower. There are many schools that teach this art form, one of which is Sogetsu. Glenys Baulderstone has studied this particular school of flower arranging, completing the further level, while living in Japan. She will demonstrate how to make arrangements in both the Moraigana and Nageire styles.
Please register. Friends of the Waretown Branch Programs: June 23 from 1 to 3 p.m. - Friend’s Book Sale – Great finds for little cost. June 24 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Friend’s Book Sale – Great finds for little cost. These programs are free and open to the public. Please register online at theocean countylibrary.org or by calling 609 693-5133.
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE See Results From Susskind & Almallah Eye Associates By Michael Vandenberg For some services, it doesn’t matter all that much where you receive them. An oil change is an oil change wherever you go, and a landscaper will usually do a good job cutting your grass. But when it comes to the very tools you need to see that beautiful yard, your eyes, you want a team of seasoned professionals you can trust: Susskind & Almallah Eye Associates. I recently got the chance to talk to Dr. Omar Almallah himself about the many services they provide with quality you truly can’t receive anywhere else. But this reputation for top-notch care across the region didn’t happen overnight. Dr. Susskind first opened the practice almost 60 years ago. For a long time, it was just him in a small office on Main Street in Toms River. Eventually Dr. Almallah joined him, and the two worked together for 25 years. Under Dr. Almallah, they expanded the business a great deal. They moved to Lakehurst Road, going from two exam rooms to six. After being there for ten years, they took on additional doctors and
moved to 20 Mule Road, their current headquarters. From there, they opened offices in Brick, Marlboro, and Barnegat. Although Dr. Susskind unfortunately passed away, Dr. Almallah has carried on the practice’s legacy. Today they have four locations, including their beautiful new office in Brick, which is just over a year old. Across the practice there are three ophthalmologists (surgeons) and four optometrists (medical). Besides doctors, Susskind & Almallah has approximately 45 other staff that work hard to keep quality care a reality. With such a large staff, the practice ensures they can help countless patients. But it’s more than a numbers game to Dr. Almallah; fixing real people’s lives is the most rewarding part of his job. “People come in here and they have stains all over their clothes and they’re tripping because they can’t see,” he said. “And then you fix their eyes, they come back and you can immediately see the smile on their face.” The many stories he’s heard from people are truly remarkable. There have been quite
a few instances when, for example, “Comcast will come three times to fix their TV. But there’s nothing wrong with the TV, it was their cataracts. They couldn’t see because everything looked blurry. It wasn’t the TV, it was their eyes.” Some patients are surprised after surgery how much house cleaning they’ve been missing: “I don’t know how many people have told me that they’ve lied in bed and looked up and seen cobwebs in the corner of the room they’ve never noticed before.” But the results of corrective eye surgery aren’t just humorous. Patients can see colors better than ever before. “They get to see their grandkids’ faces too. It’s just very rewarding and a great job,” said Dr. Almallah. This overarching goal at Susskind & Almallah that patients are happy with their care means that any procedure or treatment has to be
what they truly want. Dr. Almallah strongly disagreed with my suggestion that patients may need to be convinced to go through with anything. “We never try to talk anybody into any procedure,” he assured me. Instead, the doctors will listen to you, ask you what’s wrong, and then they’ll try something that’s the best solution specifically for you. They’re always looking for the least invasive method. Quite often Dr. Almallah will give someone glasses and they’re happy. Sometimes fishermen, for instance, don’t like glasses because they “fog up so they can’t see their instruments or bait the hook.” So then he may try contact lenses, which is great for many, but still not satisfactory for others. At that point, they may try Lasik. Even still, not everyone is a candidate for Lasik. The remedy is always case-specific. “The bottom line is, that patient has to be happy when you’re done,” he said.
All in all, Susskind & Almallah does everything from eye exams, glasses, and contacts to Lasik and refractive surgeries. Also, Dr. Almallah is one of a handful of surgeons in the country that does glaucoma procedures. They’re not limited to just eyes either; they also do cosmetic procedures such as eyelids (upper and lower), blepharoplasty, Restylane Silk for lips, Botox, Sculptra, Radiesse, Belotero, Juvéderm, Voluma, and more.
At Susskind & Almallah Eye Associates, “it’s just good business practice to do whatever it takes to make the patients happy”. So if you’re in need, make sure to schedule an appointment soon at one of their four offices. If you live near Brick, you’ll l o v e t h e b r a n d - n e w, beautifully decorated, state-of-the-art facility at 909 Cedarbridge Avenue. Call 732-338-0153 or visit their website oceancountyeye.com today.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of May 13 - May 19
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Give an answer without getting an argument. By taking your time and being thorough you can avoid the problems that arise from too much speed and thoughtlessness. Exercise self-discipline in the week ahead. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): As this week unfolds you may find powerful ways to realize your ambitions. Anything you begin will have your complete attention and you can achieve your dreams because of your passion and single-mindedness. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Act as though you know what you are doing. In the week ahead you should give no one any reason to suspect your motives. Just when everything is going along as planned someone might throw you a curve ball. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Money might be meant for spending, but only if it creates a meaningful ending. During the week ahead whenever emphasis placed on finances and possessions consider if it creates a means to a worthy end. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Consistent effort will earn recognition and appreciation from those who count the most. Make an effort to keep busy with constructive and worthwhile projects in the week to come. Be willing to wait for a pat on the back. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Be passionate about having the best of everything. Focus on making your dreams come true in the week to come, even if it means you must learn something new. You may succeed if you perform diligent research.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Charity begins at home. Be grateful for reliable partners, devoted family members and steadfast friends in the week ahead. Financial stability and material success will be yours if you work hard and apply your skills. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Answer the call when called upon to do your best. In the week ahead your partner or loved ones might pressure you to do your best. Be appreciative of support and don’t waste time trying to do things on your own. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Make material stability a priority as this week unfolds. Your ambitious nature will have a chance to shine when you are given the opportunity to stabilize your finances. Self-discipline and planning will pay off. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Push the pedal to the metal in the week ahead. You can let your creativity have full rein and accomplish whatever you set out to do. You will have plenty of assistance from the family unit to realize your dreams. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The way finances are handled demonstrates character. Proof of your dedication to duty and sterling ethics can be like money in the bank. Don’t let gossip or innuendo affect your financial decisions in the week ahead. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your inner hero doesn’t need to be faster than a speeding bullet to overcome misunderstandings and obstacles. Achieve new heights in the week ahead without being abrasive or pretending to be something you aren’t.
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The Fried Is Right: Enjoy A Taste Of Authentic Latino Cuisine By Wolfgang Puck
When May arrives, so many people across America thought about how they’d celebrate Cinco de Mayo, the holiday commemorating the Battle of Puebla, an important victory in 1862 during Mexico’s war against invading French forces. But it may surprise you to learn that the day is only a minor occasion in its home country, while Americans have adopted it as an occasion to recognize Latino contributions to our own nation’s culture - and an excellent reason to have a great party. I myself love to eat Mexican food on May 5, and I’m grateful for the many hardworking cooks of Hispanic descent in my restaurant kitchens who share their own authentic versions of traditional dishes with me. One of my favorites is the following recipe for the version of huevos rancheros we offer on the breakfast and brunch menus in my restaurant Wolfgang Puck at Hotel Bel-Air in Los Angeles. The recipe comes courtesy of Hugo Bolanos, my executive chef there, who’s originally from Mexico’s next-door neighbor, Guatemala, where it is a popular staple as well. I think people love this dish for many good reasons. With the combination of perfectly fried eggs, creamy black beans, crispy tortillas, spicy roasted vegetable salsa, cool guacamole and crumbled fresh cheese, it feels like an exciting buffet of flavors, textures, temperatures, colors and shapes, all on a single plate. Eat it in the morning, and you feel fueled up for a busy day, whether that involves riding horses and roping cattle, working at a desk, or spending leisure time with your family and friends. But another great thing about huevos rancheros is that you don’t have to limit yourself to enjoying the recipe in the morning alone. It’s also an excellent choice to make and serve for lunch or even dinner. Whatever the time of day, its sauce, canned beans, guacamole, tortillas and eggs are easy to shop for, prepare and serve. Though the recipe calls a good number of ingredients, none of them are hard to find in wellstocked supermarkets today. And, you can make the ranchero sauce, black beans (for which I take the perfectly fine shortcut of starting with canned beans) and guacamole an hour or two ahead of time, leaving you to finish the simple tasks of frying the tortillas and eggs and assemble the final dish just before serving. You can also add some meat if you want, stirring sauteed chorizo, chopped ham or crispy bacon into the beans. So, for Cinco de Mayo, let me wish you happy eating - or, as they say in Mexico, Buen provecho! HUEVOS RANCHEROS Serves 4 For the ranchero sauce: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 large beefsteak tomatoes, stemmed, seeded and quartered 1 jalapeno chile, cut lengthwise in half and seeded 1 dried guajillo chile, stemmed 1/2 red onion, coarsely chopped 10 cherry tomatoes, stemmed 4 sprigs fresh cilantro 3 cloves garlic, peeled 2 pinches ground cumin Pinch kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
Generous pinch granulated sugar Freshly ground black pepper For the black bean puree: 2 15.5-ounce (439-g) cans black beans, drained 1/4 cup (60 mL) mascarpone cheese or sour cream Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper For the guacamole: 2 ripe Hass-style avocados, halved, pitted, flesh scooped out 1 to 2 teaspoons finely chopped jalapeno chile 1/4 red onion, finely chopped 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped fresh cilantro Kosher salt For assembly: Vegetable oil for frying 4 corn tortillas Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 8 large eggs 4 ounces (125 g) queso fresco or mild feta, crumbled 1/2 cup (125 mL) sour cream Small sprigs fresh cilantro First, make the ranchero sauce: Preheat a broiler. On a lightly oiled rimmed baking sheet, put the beefsteak tomatoes, chiles, onion, cherry tomatoes, cilantro and garlic. Sprinkle with the cumin, salt and sugar. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil. Broil until partly charred, turning once with tongs. Transfer the ingredients to a food processor and pulse to coarsely puree; or pass the ingredients through a food mill over a mixing bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper and set aside. Next, prepare the black bean buree. Set aside 1/4 cup (60 mL) of the drained black beans. Put the remaining beans in a clean food processor bowl with the stainless-steel blade and pulse until coarsely pureed. Transfer the puree to a small saucepan, warm up the puree over low heat, stirring frequently; stir in the mascarpone, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and keep warm. For the guacamole, combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl. With a fork, coarsely mash and stir the ingredients together. Season to taste with salt. To assemble the huevos rancheros, add 2 inches (5 cm) of vegetable oil to a heavy large Dutch oven or saucepan. Heat the oil to 350 F (175 C) on a deep-frying thermometer. Working in batches, fry the tortillas until crisp and golden, about 1 minute per side. turning with tongs. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Season with salt. Preheat the oven to 350 F (175 C). Heat 1 tablespoon oil in each of two large ovenproof nonstick skillets over medium heat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Crack 4 eggs into each skillet and cook for 2 minutes. Transfer the skillets to the oven to continue cooking to desired doneness, about 30 seconds longer for softly set eggs. Spoon ranchero sauce onto 4 heated serving plates. Spoon some black bean sauce on top of the sauce in the center of each plate. Sprinkle with reserved black beans and queso fresco. Top each plate with 1 tortilla and 2 fried eggs. Garnish with guacamole, sour cream, more ranchero sauce and cilantro. Serve immediately.
(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2017 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.
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