2017-05-20 - The Berkeley Times

Vol. 22 - No. 50

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By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – Some might see empty storefronts as the signs of a poor economy. Indeed, very few towns have recovered fully from the downturn in the economy. However, some might see the empty storefronts as future opportunities.

D r iv i ng t h rou g h Bayville these days, it is easy to fi nd empty stores. The Beachwood Mall is the easiest to spot. It’s been almost entirely razed so that only a few structures and der Wunder Weiner hot dog cart still stands.

The shopping center with the iconic dinosaur standing guard out front is empty, with some people working on renovating it.

Some of the jobs in Berkeley are hidden. It might be hard to spot some places, like in the industrial park or CWR electronics, which is not visible from Route 9. It’s behind the dinosaur and a liquor store, near a home and a cemetery by Short Street.

There are no records of how many properties are empty from one period of time to another.

In fact, this would be very difficult to do without surveying them door to door, township planner Jim Oris said. Additionally, the numbers would keep changing. A property might be vacant, but get filled a month later.

“Our main focus right now is to help businesses fill vacant storefronts,” Mayor (Commerce - See Page 4)

–Photos by Chris Lundy There are some empty storefronts along Route 9 in Berkeley Township.

Even the iconic Bayville dinosaur is in front of an empty storefront. The new owners are currently renovating it.

Central Adds PA System To Budget

By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – The Central Regional Board of Education introduced a tentative budget on March 16 that listed no increase or a decrease for most of the sending districts.

Business administrator Kevin O’Shea said that bids for the middle school roof and the high school canopy came in lower than expected, which allowed the district to fund an additional project. The new project is a public address,

or PA system. This was an item that some board members were really pushing for earlier in the budget process.

Central encompasses five different towns, each with their own taxes. According to district figures, they would be: • Berkeley: The tax rate would remain flat.

• Ocean Gate: On a home with the average assessment of $198,800, taxes would decrease $4.75 a month.

(Central - See Page 15)

| May 20, 2017

A Look Back At Berkeley’s History BERKELEY – Today, it could easily be said that most of Berkeley’s businesses are on Route 9. Decades ago, though, most of the action happened east of Route 9, where the Barnegat Bay hosted a wealth of fishing industry and recreation.

Al Stokley, long-time member of the Berkeley Township Historical Society, presented a discussion of his experiences to that group, as well as interested members of the public.

Much of it was recorded in his book, “Images of America: Berkeley Township,” by Arcadia Publishing. It was on sale as a benefit for the historical society.

He showed people where he grew up in the 1940s, in a house his father had built. He spoke of some of the notable names of the area, like Larry Thompson, better known as Whitey, or the companies that made huge developments on the water.

He peppered his lesson with some humorous commentary.

For example, while showing a photo of the Cedar Creek Sailing Association, he made it a point to state that his friend cheated to win a competition all those decades ago.

Part of the difficulty in presenting history is that not very many photographs exist from back then. Today, it is much easier to take a picture of something. Back then, it wasn’t really on anyone’s mind.

(History - See Page 15)

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Continued From Page 1 Carmen Amato said. There has been a lot of movement on some empty spots. Pet Supplies Plus came to the shopping center where ShopRite is. Thompson Healthcare and Sports Medicine moved in to an open spot on Route 9 as well. He said a farmer’s market will be coming to the old Clark’s grocery store area, which used to be where Foodtown was.

Township officials have been working with the property owners to get sensible business development there, he said. The township employees can work with the owners to help them get the permits needed, and even prospective tenants.

For example, one of the garden centers on Route 9 closed down a few years ago. So, Amato said he reached out to the owners of the property, and then made some calls to find someone who was interested. Then, C & G Landscape Supply came in.

Retail Challenges Arguably, the first thing people think of when they hear the term “commercial ratable” is a store. However, there are fewer and fewer of those in the area.

Part of the challenge is that the bulk of Berkeley’s residents live in senior communities. Those senior communities have major entrances and exits on Route 37 in Toms River. So, Berkeley got all the residential property, while Toms River got the commercial side.

A larger problem, Amato said, is trying

to convince companies that there are more spending dollars in Berkeley than the statistics show.

According to 2010 census data, Berkeley had a median household income of $43,942.

By way of comparison, Toms River and Lacey Township’s median household incomes were both about $71,000. This tells potential business owners that the town does not have a lot of buying power. That means it might be difficult to sustain a lot of retail. These towns are Berkeley’s biggest competitors in terms of shopping.

“Our issue is (the perception of) Berkeley Township’s socio-economic status. There is a majority of seniors on Social Security,” Amato said, as opposed to two-income households.

That skews the numbers, he said. When businesses look for places to set up shop, they might be scared away by the perception of low income. Amato said it has been a challenge to get businesses to realize that there are different sections of Berkeley Township, and that each section has different needs. You can’t just make an assumption from a statistic that the entire town is the same.

Additionally, any store that comes to Route 9 not only has Bayville residents as potential customers, but people in Pine Beach and Beachwood as well.

“We’re definitely optimistic in marketing business (in Bayville),” he said.

The town is getting some help from a few newly-formed groups, he added. The Central Ocean Business Association will be like a Chamber of Commerce for the

–Photo by Chris Lundy New Jersey Department of Children and Families has taken up residence in part of the closed Clark’s grocery store, which used to be Foodtown.

Route 9 corridor and surrounding areas.

The municipality also started an Economic Development Commission to work on bringing in commerce to the area.

“There are a lot of positives. We will be building on that momentum,” he said.

Any retail establishment won’t just be competing with Lacey and Toms River.

They’ll also be competing with Amazon.

“Anybody can order anything they want right from their smart phone,” he said.

“Business today is different than it was years ago.”

Post offices now have entire employees dedicated to delivering Amazon shipments.

However, it is unclear how many parcels a day are shipped locally. A representative from the United States Postal Service

said they don’t disclose information about individual clients, and a representative from Amazon said they do not share that information.

Future Development Township officials hold that the future to Berkeley’s commercial development relies heavily on the town centers, bringing more ratables into certain pockets.

The most important one of all will be at the Beachwood Mall. It was named the Beachwood Mall because, at the time, the owner was angry with officials in Berkeley.

However, it is actually within Berkeley’s borders, on the northern side.

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Continued From Page 4 a redeveloper to clean up the waste from the old asphalt plant that was behind it and rework the property into a huge center for shopping and job growth.

M & M Realty Partners and Lennar Cor poration for med a joint vent u re where they will redevelop the spot into a mix of commercial, office/professional, and residential. There will be big box spots, pad sites, and a downtown walkable feel.

Oris, the planner, said that the redevelopers haven’t really made significant changes to that plan in the last few years.

“Calling it a town center is underselling it. It’s going to be a regional center, drawing from all over the county,” said tow nship tax assessor Er ic Zanet ti.

There is a potential for 2 million square

The Berkeley Times, May 20, 2017, Page 5 feet of business and residential, on cobblestone walkways. It will be like how the Ocean County Mall brings in more customers than just Toms River.

Houses On Route 9 Taking a trip down Route 9 will reveal quite a few houses mixed in among the commercial businesses.

Oris explained that some of them are being used for commercial. “It’s more important what they are used for rather than what it looks like.”

The entire strip of Route 9 is in the highway business zone, he said. Any homes that are there right now are an existing non-conforming use. They are grandfathered in until they are abandoned by the owners, he said.

Some towns have large, multi-family developments being built on Route 9.

However, that would not be allowed in those areas where houses are now, he said.

–Photo by Chris Lundy A long-empty strip mall that once held a gym and a hardware store was demolished.

Ratable Count Municipal officials pay close attention to the number of ratables in town. It’s the way to spread out the tax burden. So, the more the merrier.

Commercial ratables are always in high demand because they will take some of the taxes off of the residential taxpayers.

The total ratable base in town, including homes, is $5,107,714,648, said Zanetti, the township tax assessor. Of this, it is further broken up by: $280,585,300 in commercial ratables, down from last year’s $285,904,700. $16,424,100 in industrial ratables, down from last year’s $23,692,500. $55,205,700 in apartments The rest is non-apartment residential.

So, clearly, most of Berkeley’s tax base is single family homes.

The total ratable base is an ever-changing number, however.

“There’s always give and take,” Zanetti said, between new constr uction, tax appeals, and other factors that make the total ratable count a moving target rather than a set figure.

Several million dollars in commercial and industrial ratables were taken off the table in recent years.

The Beachwood Mall was condemned and put up for future development. This will be the town center.

“Their $4 million assessment went to zero because we don’t collect taxes on what we own,” he said.

There was also the New Jersey Pulverizing Company’s 775-acre tract of land

in Bayville that was taken off the market when it was bought by the county to use for open space. It had an assessment between $11-12 million, and it is now down to $2.8 million.

Zanetti said these two reductions didn’t hit the township that badly.

When the entire ratable base in Berkeley is $5.1 billion, even these larger assessments are not felt as much, he said.

At one point, developer Hovnanian wanted to build 1,800 homes on the pulverizing tract, Amato said. That would have dumped a ton of vehicles onto an already congested Route 9. So, losing the ratables actually wasn’t as bad as what those homes would have done to the quality of life, not to mention the school taxes.

The ratables will likely increase as the homes continue to be rebuilt. They are down about $47 million since Superstorm Sandy, he said.

This is because after the houses were destroyed or torn down after the storm, the town was only able to tax the properties on the actual land. A $300,000 proper ty on the water was suddenly worth $100,000. Now, as the owners rebuild, they will often rebuild bigger and better - and certainly newer - all of which increases the property value.

Therefore, the $300,000 home pre-Sandy could become a $350,000 home after Sandy.

The ratable base is roughly 90 percent residential. “We think we can do a little bit better,” Amato said.

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Honoring Our Deceased Veterans From The Desk Of

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Carmen F. Amato, Jr. BERKELEY – Memorial Day, which falls on the last Monday of May, honors the men and women who gave the ultimate sacrif ice while ser ving in the American military.

Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holdi ng fam ily gatherings and participating in parades. Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day because it was a time set aside t o h o n o r t h e n a t i o n’s Civil War dead by ‘decorating their graves.’ In Berkeley there are a few such events to honor our

fallen.

On Saturday May 20, the Holiday City at Berkeley First Aid Squad will be hosting their Armed Forces & Memorial Day Ceremony. The Ceremony will be held at the squad headquarters at 10 a.m.

On Sunday May 28, the Berkeley Shores Homeow ners’ and Civic Association will be having their An nual Memorial Day Commemoration and Blessing of the Fleet at noon near the Amherst inlet.

Also on Sunday May 28, the Silver / Holiday VFW Post 10185 will hold their

Memorial Day Ceremony at the Silver Ridge Park West Clubhouse at 1 p.m.

A nd la stly, on Monday May 29, the Bayville VFW Post 9503 will be conducting their annual Memorial Day Ceremony at 11 a.m i n the g rove behind the VFW Post on Veterans Blvd in Bayville.

As mayor, I have participated in all of these memorial services. They are well organized and provide a ver y moving tribute to our fallen serv ic e me n a nd wome n .

All of these events are open to the public, and I encourage you to attend.

We MUST NEVER forget them or their families for the sacrif ice they have made to make our country the greatest democracy in the world.

So as we gather with f r ie n d s a n d f a m i ly t o celebrate the unoff icial

9th District Delegation Praised New Funding For Open Space CAPITOL COMMENTS 9th Legislative District Senator Christopher J. Connors • Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf • Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove

NEW JERSEY – Senator Christopher Connors, Assemblyman Brian Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove praised the signing of legislation S-2997 that appropriates nearly $60 million for open space projects.

Funding for the projects will come from constitutionally dedicated corporation business tax (CBT) revenues for the State acquisition of lands for recreation and conservation purposes, including Blue Acres projects and capital and park development projects.

The 9th District Delegation, which supported and voted for the open space law, offered the following remarks: “Open space preservation is among the most important environmental priorities for our constituency. Notably, this open space initiative enjoyed the support of environmental organizations which were instrumental in advancing the bill through the legislative process.

“Each of the 24 municipalities in our Legislative District stand to benefit

from this open space law, primarily those located in the Pinelands and along the Atlantic Basin. However, State law requires the Green Acres program to purchase property from willing sellers only.

“Many of our constituents see open space preservation as a quality-of-life issue, including outdoor enthusiasts, hunters, fishermen, and boaters. Open space preservation is essential to protecting drinking water supplies as well as wildlife habitats, curbing unwanted development and preserving air quality.”

A complete listing of projects and the affiliated municipalities are provided in the finalized version of S-2997, which can be reviewed at the State Legislature’s official website njleg. state.nj.us.

start of summer at BBQs a nd pic n ics, or r u n t o the nearest depar t ment store to take advantage of those sales, please take a moment this weekend to honor our fallen men and women of the armed forces. May god bless them and their families. Please have a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day.

Recycling Generates $30,685 In Revenue I’m pleased to repor t du r ing the six month per iod bet ween July 1, 2016 t h roug h De c. 31, 2016, Berkeley Township collected 2,210 tons of r e c ycl a ble s a s p a r t of our Recycling Revenue Sh a r i ng p rog r a m w it h Ocean County. The payout per ton for this period was $13.88. Berkeley Tow nsh ip received AS ITS SHARE, $30,685 in revenue. Out of the 33 Towns in Ocean County, Berkeley Township was the 6th highest in revenue generated.

The 2,210 tons of recycling is up 25% from the same time frame just

three years ago. I know as a community we can do better. As a reminder, we conver ted to Single Stream Recycling a few yea rs ago. T h is mea ns t h at b ot t le s a nd c a n s; newspaper; mixed paper; and cardboard all go in the same container.

Acceptable Bottles: Plastic containers where the neck is smaller than the base of the container i.e. beverage, shampoo, laundry detergent, milk jugs, condiments. Cans: aluminum, steel, tin and empty aerosol cans. Paper: newspap e r s , m i xe d pap e r s , corrugated cardboard.

Keep in mind for every ton we recycle we save $81 i n t ip pi ng fe e s at the landfill. In return we receive 50 percent of the profits from the county in recycling revenue. Let’s all “pitch in” and do our par t to recycle, reduce land fill costs and generate additional revenue.

Berkeley Farmers Market Opens May 30 Thanks to the hard work of Cou ncil man A ngelo

Guadagno, our Berkeley Farmers Market will be BACK again in 2017! The first day will be Tuesday, May 30.

The market will be held every Tuesday after May 30 through October. This year, we have also extended the market one hour.

The market will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at our Recreation Center, located on Route 9 in Bayville.

L o c a l ve n d o r s f r o m around the area, including our ow n Moore’s Far m Market, will be on hand selling Jersey Fresh produce and other items of interest. Your support is critical in making this a success. Please come on out and support your local vendors.

Aga i n t h is ye a r, t he Berkeley Township Historical Society museum will also be open during market hours. Interested in finding out the history of our town? Stop by and check it out - you won’t be disappointed. Save the Bayville Dinosaur shirts will also be on sale at the museum.

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The Island Singers Spring Concert

LONG BEACH ISLAND – The Island Singers invite the community to their 2017 Spring Concert. This 4-part mixed community chorus has been entertaining local audiences since 1972. The spring concert will feature selections from Broadway musicals such as Wicked, Phantom of the Opera, Aladdin and Oliver, and will also showcase smaller ensembles, duets and trios. Performances are scheduled at several Ocean County venues: June 10 at 8 p.m. at the Barnegat Community Center, 900 West Bay Avenue in Barnegat.

June 17 at 8 p.m. at the Long Beach Island Museum, Engleside & Beach Haven Avenues in Beach Haven.

June 24 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran

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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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Students from the Ocean County College ASL Interpreter Training Program will be signing the music during the show. The program offers “something for everyone,” so bring the whole family for a night of musical fun.

Membership in The Island Singers requires no auditions and members come from all walks of life and represent a wide range of ages.

Admission is free, but donations are greatly appreciated.

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www.oceancountyeye.com P.S. Potential causes of dry eye include aging, diabetes, changes in climate or season, Sjögren’s syndrome, vitamin A deficiency, taking antihistamines or other drugs, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis.

BERKELEY – The Holiday South Women’s Club has announced the following trips this summer and fall: July 12: Award-winning Broadway musical “A Bronx Tale” – $129 per person.

July 26: Delaware Park Racetrack & Casino, which includes bus trip, lunch on your own at Cracker Barrel and $30 back in slot play – $33 per person.

August 16: Lunch and Dance Cruise

around New York Harbor on the Cornucopia, which includes bus trip, buffet lunch and music for listening and dancing – $77 per person.

October 11: Renault Winery & Tropicana Casino, which includes family style lunch, wine tasting, music, dancing and $25 back in slot play – $57 per person.

For more information, please call Alice Patrizio at 732-286-2751.

Trip To Arneytown Memorial Cemetery

LACEY – The Lacey Municipal Alliance is sponsoring a trip to Arneytown Memorial Cemetery on May 27 at 8:30 a.m.

Registration is $5 and a recreation bus will leave the Municipal Building parking lot on Lacey Road for Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Cemetery. We will view the Memorial Day Parade and ceremony to

honor our veterans. The parade will start at 10 a.m. and the ceremony will follow. We will be stopping for lunch at a local restaurant after the parade.

Seating is limited and reservations are required. To sign up or for more information, please call the Recreation Department at 609-693-1100, ext. 2203.

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The OceanCares Foundation

OCEAN COUNTY – The OceanCares Foundation is made up of an all-volunteer board of trustees working to raise awareness and funds in support of Ocean Mental Health Services to build a stronger, happier, healthier community.

Some of the services the Foundation has funded include: Pet Therapy Art Therapy Program Equine Therapy Food Pantry CREST Closet (personal hygiene/clothing

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3rd Annual Ocean County Sheriff ’s Office Youth Police Camp

LAKEWOOD – The Ocean County Sheriff’s Office will be holding its 3rd annual Youth Police Camp at the Ocean County Police Academy, which runs from July 17 to July 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The camp is open to boys and girls ages 10 to 12 and is offered on a first come, first serve basis.

Children should be dropped off between 8 and 8:15 a.m. at the Ocean County Police Academy, 659 Ocean Avenue, and picked up no later than 3:15 p.m. All children attending the camp should have a good breakfast before arrival at the academy and bring their own lunches. There is a

refrigerator and microwave on premise.

The camp will include physical training, military etiquette, marching, defensive tactics and demonstrations in the areas of SWAT, K-9, Crime Scene Investigations and much more.

All children will receive a Police Academy t-shirt and ball cap. Children should wear khaki shorts, white sport socks, sneakers and a white t-shirt to camp.

If you have any questions about the camp or want to request an application, please contact Lt. John Tate at 732-363-8710 or JTate@co.ocean. nj.us.

Flea Market

BAYVILLE – A flea market will be held at Faith Community UMC from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 27. The church is located at 526 Route 9.

Outside spaces are available for $25each.

The kitchen will be open at 8 a.m.

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Emiliana’s HOPE Foundation Hosts 2nd Annual Family Funfest

BAYVILLE – The Emiliana’s HOPE Foundation’s 2nd Annual Mentor Day & Family Funfest is on June 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine, at Veterans Park.

Tickets until May 31 cost $10, and at the gate cost $15. Email emilianashope@gmail.com to purchase. Purchase includes an unlimited access bracelet and one art project.

The event includes human hamster balls, arts & crafts area, inflatables, the fun bus, corn hole games, community corner, hockey demos, group painting sessions, Lakewood BlueC-

laws’ Buster from 12 to 1 p.m., food trucks, selfie booth, face painting, and mermaid and pirate characters. Face painting, selfie booth and food trucks each have additional costs.

Silent auction items include an American Girl Doll, Liberty Science Center tickets, Dorney Park tickets and Fifth Harmony tickets.

Live music includes Kim Boyko, Off Their Rocker, Taylor Tote, Trane Stevens and Two

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This day of free family fun features a myriad of environmental crafts, such as fish printing and sea life origami, as well as decoy carving and seining demonstrations. Festival-goers will enjoy an interactive touch tank provided

by Jenkinson’s Aquarium and children will have the opportunity to meet 4-H farm animals like alpacas and llamas.

For a chance to get up close and personal with the Bay, attendees can take advantage of eco-tours such as kayaking through area creeks or traveling cross-bay with Ocean County nat-

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Artisans and crafters will sell marine art, jewelry, garden statuary, pottery and custom-made skiffs. The Little Plant Co. will hold a native plant sale.

Live music will be provided throughout the day by ShoreStyle Duo and Jersey Coast Youth Band, plus a lively children’s sing-a-long with Yosi in Concert at 11 a.m. Festival food will be available all day long.

For information, visit bbp.ocean.edu or call 732-255-0400, ext. 2977.

The 20th Annual Barnegat Festival is sponsored by the Barnegat Bay Partnership and the Barnegat Bay Foundation, with support from the Environmental Protection Agency, the Borough of Island Heights, the County of Ocean and Ocean County College.

41st Annual Senior Citizens Art Exhibit

TOMS RIVER – From June 10 to July 6, the public is invited to view artwork created by talented Ocean County artists at the 41st Annual Ocean County Senior Citizens Art Exhibit at Ocean County College, Grunin Center Gallery, 2nd floor, (Building #12), OCC Main Campus, College Drive.

Gallery hours are Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public.

Professional and non-professional artists 60 years of age or older who are residents of Ocean County will display their original artwork in one of 11 categories, including acrylic painting, craft, digital/computer art, drawing, mixed media, oil painting, pastel, photography, print, sculpture and watercolor.

This exhibit will be the public’s opportunity to surround themselves with the beauty and emotion that art is meant to illicit.

All entries awarded first place in the 41st Annual Ocean County Senior Citizens Art Exhibit are eligible to enter the New Jersey State Senior Citizens Annual Juried Art Contest and Exhibition. Over the years, many Ocean County artists have gone on to achieve recognition at the state show.

Sponsors of the 41st Annual Ocean County Senior Citizens Art Exhibit include Ocean County College, the Senior Art Advisory Committee, Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders, Ocean County Office of Senior Services and the Ocean County Cultural & Heritage Commission.

For information, visit go.ocean.edu/seniors.

Tickets Available For OCC Foundation Scholarship Celebration

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County College Foundation will host its 2017 Annual Scholarship Celebration on June 16 at 6:30 p.m. on the Ocean County College Main Campus.

This year’s event will honor Mr. & Mrs. Dan D’Onofrio and The D’Onofrio Foundation as Humanitarians of the Year.

The evening’s festivities will feature a gourmet buffet, live entertainment by Kindred Spirit, dancing and a silent auction. The evening’s host is Kenneth J. Malagiere of Narcissus Florals. The event committee is co-chaired by Margaux D’Onofrio and DJ D’Onofrio. Cocktail Attire is requested.

Tickets are $200 per person and proceeds will benefit the mission of the Ocean County College Foundation.

To support a student with a scholarship or for information on how to become a sponsor, donate an auction item or purchase tickets, call the Ocean County College Foundation at 732-255-0492 or visit the Foundation page at go.ocean.edu/gala.

The Ocean County College Foundation is a private non-profit organization dedicated to the growth and development of the College through scholarships, endowments, and capital and special projects.

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OCEAN COUNTY – High school students from Ocean County have received scholarships to attend Berkeley College. Each year, these scholarships are awarded to high school seniors who demonstrate a high level of achievement. The scholarships are renewable, based on the recipient’s cumulative grade point average at the end of each academic year and continued enrollment as a full-time student.

“We are very proud of the achievements of these high school students,” said Michael J. Smith, President of Berkeley College.

“Supported by their families and schools, they have taken the first important steps on the path toward success. We are counting on these students to make the most of every

opportunity to advance their futures through higher education.”

The following students have received scholarships to attend Berkeley College: Melissa Amador of Beachwood, Central Regional High School; Sharely Casme of Toms River, Toms River High School East; Chloe Healy of Toms River, Toms River High School East; Jonathan Gomez of Brick, Brick Township High School; Albin Lazaro of Jackson, Jackson Liberty High School; Rosa Linarez of Toms River, Toms River High School East; Charlize Peters of Point Pleasant, Point Pleasant Borough High School; and Emily White of Little Egg Harbor, Pinelands Regional High School.

Fishing Trip For Local Veterans

MANAHAWKIN – The Manahawkin Elks Lodge #2340 Veterans Committee will host about 70 Veterans from nursing and Veterans homes on a 4-hour fishing trip on the Carolyn Anne out of Barnegat Light Viking Village on June 15 at 2 p.m.

Wounded warriors and active military with their kids are also invited.

We meet and greet at the Manahawkin Elks

Lodge #2340 at 12 p.m. at the Lodge, 520 Hilliard Blvd.

Food and soft drinks will be served on the boat with prizes and bragging rights for different categories. A barbecue with all the fixings and music at our outdoor picnic grove for all participants will follow the fishing trip.

For more information, call 609-489-1487.

Beachwood To Dedicate Centennial Fountain On Memorial Day

BEACHWOOD – The Environmental Shade Tree Commission, along with Mayor Roma and the Borough of Beachwood Council, are pleased to announce the dedication of the restored Centennial Fountain on Memorial Day, May 29.

Ceremonies will immediately follow the

Memorial Day Parade and Services at Clubhouse Way. The Centennial Fountain is located near the gazebo overlooking Beachwood Beach, across from Mayo Park on Clubhouse Way. All are invited to this momentous event.

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“As our mission is to keep people healthy and to serve as an innovative resource for the communities we serve, this partnership is a perfect match bringing together New Jersey’s largest and most prestigious retail grocery cooperative and the state’s finest health care system,” said Barry H. Ostrowsky, President and CEO, RWJBarnabas Health. “This partnership will allow both of our organizations to leverage resources to reach the youth of New Jersey and families and instill healthier eating and wellness habits. We are excited to partner with ShopRite to invest in health promotion, community outreach and overall wellness.”

“Our team of registered dietitians developed the KidsFit program at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and the Children’s Hospital of New Jersey in 2007 to address the high rates of childhood obesity seen at our health clinic,” said Barbara Mintz, Vice President for Healthy Living and Community and Employee Engagement for RWJBarnabas Health.

“KidsFit is a highly-successful, multi-disciplinary educational model that encourages healthy eating and exercise as a way to both prevent and treat childhood obesity.”

KidsFit at ShopRite will be executed locally by ShopRite dietitians and includes an interactive program which features scavenger hunts through the stores, cooking classes, healthy recipes and nutrition and wellness tips for kids and families.

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Summer STEM Camp Programs

OCEAN COUNTY – Camp Invention, a nationally recognized, non-profit summer enrichment camp program that focuses on STEM – science technology, engineering and math – is coming to the following Ocean County locations: Bayville Elementary School from June 26 to 29.

H.C. Johnson Elementary School in Jackson from August 7 to 10.

Silver Bay Elementary School in Toms River from July 10 to 13.

Camp Invention is a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, a non-profit organization dedicated to recognizing inventors and invention, promoting creativity and advancing the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship. What makes this camp truly unique is that the curriculum is inspired by some of our nation’s most brilliant minds – the Inductees of the National Inventors Hall of Fame.

For students entering kindergarten through sixth grade, Camp Invention is a weeklong adventure that turns the summer from ordinary to extraordinary through hands-on problem solving, collaboration and the use of STEM – science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Inventive young minds can exercise their creativity and use their imagination, all while learning and developing new skills they

typically don’t get to use in the classroom.

Children are empowered to have big ideas while they take on challenges that inspire them to question, brainstorm, work as a team and build amazing invention prototypes.

This year’s fresh, action-packed Camp Invention curriculum features several hands-on modules: Duct Tape Billionaire™ – Campers design duct tape products they can market and sell to mock investors.

Have a Blast™ – Children build high-tech Bubble Blasters and compete as a team in friendly air battles that use physics to boost their advantage.

Mission Space Makers™ – Teams hatch eggs, sprout living plants and grow crystal trees, all while on a mission to locate and prepare a new planet for human habitation.

Operation Keep Out™ – Campers learn to reverse engineer old machines and devices and use their parts to create the ultimate Spy Gadget Alarm Box. All local Camp Invention programs are facilitated and taught by certified educators who reside and teach in the community. Camp Invention serves more than 130,000 students every year and partners with more than 1,400 schools and districts across the nation.

For additional information, or to find the camp nearest you, visit campinvention.org.

Ocean County Library Student Film Festival Winners

OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Library held its 11th Annual Student Film Festival and announced the 2017 winners: Best Commercial: “Roberto’s Dolce Vita”

by Chris Brandsema – Lacey Township High School Best Experimental: “L’Alchemiste” by Christian Smith – Henry Hudson Regional High School Best Documentary (tie): “Cedar Run” by Shannon Lambert – Lenape High School and “Almost Anything Goes” by Chris Melillo – Southern Regional High School Best Music Video & Audience Choice: “Lucid” by Izaius Diaz – Passaic County Technical Institute Best News Coverage: “Hudson News: Paintings” by Amy Conrad & Julia D’Aguanno – Henry Hudson Regional School Best School Coverage: “Your Choice, Your Career” by Paola Apolinario, Erika Robertson, Courtney Whyte and Kristalee Estrella

– Passaic County Technical Institute Best PSA: “It’s Not The End” by McKenna Samson – Lenape High School Best Silent Film: “Hindsight” by Sean Cuddihy – Middletown High School South Best Short Film: “Trick Question” by David LaPorta – Shore Regional High School Best Stop Motion/Claymation: “Sock Monster” by Vic Pater, Courtney Voehl and Olivia Parauda – Middletown High School South Best Comedy: “Tiny” by Griffin Nagel, Matt King, Goodspeed Ko and Adrian Gibbons – Middletown High School South Best Horror: “Executing Emma” by Shannon McGavin – Henry Hudson Regional School Best Drama: “Heroin Destroys Happiness”

by Zachary Ramos, Jessica Schlagenhaft and Trevor Stankiewitch – Lacey Township High School The winning videos can be viewed at theoceancountylibrary.org/filmfest/winners. htm.

Beachwood Municipal Alliance

BEACHWOOD – The Beachwood Municipal Alliance will meet on these dates at 7 p.m. at the Beachwood Municipal Complex, 1600 Pinewald Road.

The meeting dates are: June 13, September 19 and November 14.

The meetings are open to the public.

In 2002 the Beachwood Borough Council established the Beachwood Municipal Alliance in order to provide the residents of Beachwood with a safe instructive and informative program promoting an anti-substance abuse atmosphere in the community.

The alliance’s goals are to: decrease

tobacco and alcohol involvement by the community youth by increasing community awareness of the consequences of teen drug and alcohol use; decrease community acceptability of illegal drug and alcohol use by increasing youth involvement in positive constructive activities; decrease incidents of teen loitering and vandalism by increasing opportunities to bond with and become involved in the community; and reduce community norms favorable to drug use by increasing the number of positive healthy alternative activities for residents of all ages.

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Continued From Page 1 Stokley said that during the entire time he worked at Bob Cuddy’s fishing camp, located west of Berkeley Island Park, he never took a picture. So, he had no record of that area during that time.

However, he had photos of other landmarks in the area, including local watering holes and other entertainment venues.

“If people hadn’t donated pictures, how would we know now what used to be there?” he asked.

When he would discuss locations and people, like the Bay View Gun Club or Ben Mabie, people in the crowd chimed in with some of their own recollections, or just nodded in agreement.

The Berkeley Times, May 20, 2017, Page 15 It was certainly a different time. A runway in the Berkeley Shores area was the staging ground for an airplane that would f ly over the shore, trailing advertising banners. People would go to bars and be entertained by call and response songs played by nothing more than an organ player and a drummer.

Lots of people made a living off of the Barnegat Bay, he said. There was weakfish and kingfish. He used to steer (and sometimes race) a shrimping boat. People could harvest grass there.

However, as more lagoons were dug, and the temperature changed, the industries disappeared. While there are still a few marinas and restaurants east of Route 9, most of what you’ll fi nd now is residential real estate.

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Continued From Page 1 • Island Heights: On a home with the average assessment of $384,754, taxes would decrease $12.19 a month.

• Seaside Heights: On a home with the average assessment of $224,500, taxes would decrease $3.54 a month.

• Seaside Park: On a home with the average assessment of $549,390, taxes would increase $29.45 a month.

The total budget for the 2017-2018 school year will be $38,984,238, an increase of $1,326,730 from 2016’s total budget of $37,657,508.

The district will continue its goal of being debt free by 2021, officials said.

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BERKELEY – The Berkeley Lady Seniors will visit Harrah’s Casino in Atlantic City on June 29. The bus leaves from the

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A recently published study by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania reveals that hearing loss causes accelerated degeneration in the region of the brain responsible for processing auditory information. It is also believed that this degeneration causes an increase in the effort required to comprehend speech – even for those with a mild hearing loss.

The researchers’ consensus for delaying brain atrophy and decreasing the effort in comprehending speech?

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According to lead author of the study Jonathan Peelle, Ph.D., a research associate in UP’s Department of Neurology, “As hearing ability declines with age, interventions such as hearing aids should be considered not only to improve hearing but to preserve the brain.”

Wear your technology daily. Have it fine-tuned regularly. The results of this study not only stress the importance of wearing your hearing aids daily, but also the importance of monitoring your hearing health through regular evaluations, and recalibrating your devices if any changes to your hearing have occurred.

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Bartley Healthcare Announces New Accreditation

JACKSON – Bartley Healthcare Nursing and Rehabilitation has once again received recognition for its commitment to quality care and outcomes for its residents and patients.

The latest recognition is the accreditation in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI). This accreditation is another recognition of Bartley’s continuous commitment to improving their quality of care and understanding and meeting the needs of its residents and patients.

Bartley has partnered with quality care leader Providigm, a developer and champion of quality assessment methods and measures for post-acute and long-term care facilities, who tracks outstanding performances in those areas. “It is an honor to be recognized as an elder care provider that is committed to continuously improving the care that we provide, based on feedback from our residents and families who benefit from the care we provide,” stated Joanne Ryan, VP of Quality Management at Bartley.

The QAPI program is designed to perform consistent, comprehensive assessments of the care and services provided to residents and patients. Bartley’s QAPI Accreditation is based on the standards for excellence in continuously improving quality of care and life for nursing home residents based on four criteria:

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The Bartley Healthcare continuum of services has been recognized many times for superior quality. Bartley Healthcare Nursing and Rehabilitation is the recipient of American Health Care Association Quality Awards and the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval for Accreditation, with special certification of its Post-Acute and Rehabilitation and Memory Care programs.

For over 31 years, Bartley Healthcare has provided quality, individual-focused skilled nursing, rehabilitation and assisted living services for residents on its 25-acre campus in Jackson, New Jersey. Founded in 1985, Bartley Healthcare has long been recognized as an award-winning, quality leader with the experience in skilled nursing, post-acute care, and assisted living. Having been listed by U.S. News & World Report as one of America’s Best Nursing Homes, Bartley Healthcare is Joint Commission accredited with special certification for their Memory Care and PostAcute Programs.

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You may not even fully recognize depression yourself, but denial of the emotional puzzle pieces will delay your healing. It’s not that hard to piece together depression, as it frequently occurs with chronic fatigue, apathy, forgetfulness, heightened irritability, sudden appetite changes, more frequent headaches or diarrhea. Also, you may not want to put on makeup, go out with friends and people will keep asking you “Are you okay?”

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, it’s ideal to see a good doctor, or a skilled mental health professional to get a proper diagnosis. You certainly don’t want to ride this out alone if you’re having dark thoughts.

I’m just suggesting you get to the bottom of it and find out for sure if you’re dealing with depression or not, so you can treat it accurately. But there is one major caveat to working with your health care provider that you need to be aware of: Almost without fail, you’ll be given a prescription anti-depressant or other psychotropic drug and be sent on your way. Being a ‘rebel pharmacist’ I’ll tell you drugs are not high on my list for depression. I have a longer version of this article at my website that offers more help. For now, I’ll tell you about free and easy ways to ease depression.

Mood Responds to Light Here’s a fast-acting fix for mild depression, just expose yourself to natural light.

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We’ve also known for a long time that sleep improves mood. Most people are cranky without sleep, but what if you’re depressed? It seems to have the opposite effect in some of you. Research is showing that you can re-boot your metabolic clock with “Wake Therapy.” This involves getting up four hours earlier than normal, which causes you to fall asleep earlier the next night. It resets your circadian rhythm.

And then there’s “Triple Chronotherapy,” which is where you endure one night of total sleep deprivation, followed by early morning light exposure and then hit the sack 5 or 6 hours earlier than normal. This is worth a try, particularly if your feelings of depression are long standing, or include suicidal thoughts or severe apathy. Remember, medications don’t always work (but please don’t just stop them – that’s dangerous) and Triple Chronotherapy is free and easy to try, so it gets my gold stamp of approval.

My goal today is to give you some hope, especially if you feel like you’ve tried everything and every diet… maybe you just need to pull a few all-nighters and it would improve your baseline. It’s a possibility worth exploring if nothing else has helped you.

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Volunteer To Become A Peer Health Leader

OCEAN COUNTY – The Office of Senior Services and Meals on Wheels of Ocean County are offering a course created by Stanford University to empower seniors to take control of their health by providing tools that help to manage any chronic condition.

With the cost of healthcare increasing, it is imperative that each of us take responsi-

bility for our well-being. When diagnosed with a chronic condition such as diabetes, heart or lung disease, cancer, depression or high blood pressure, we have an option to choose to manage the condition and continue to enjoy an active productive life, or to do nothing and let the condition manage us.

The workshop “Take Control of Your Health” provides information, teaches

skills and provides participants an opportunity to gain confidence by practicing the techniques taught throughout the six-week course.

The workshop is held once a week for two and a half hours and is facilitated by volunteer peer leaders. The leaders, having chronic conditions themselves, are often people who have benefited from taking

the program. Leaders have stated that by facilitating the workshops they are more likely to continue practicing the healthy behaviors they have learned. Being a leader also provides a sense of meaning and purpose in their lives.

On May 30, a training session will take place for people looking for a rewarding way of helping others while increasing their own healthy habits. If you would like to make a difference in your life and in someone else’s, contact Louanne Kane at 732-281-8391 to volunteer to become a Peer Leader for “Take Control of Your Health.”

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Ocean County Police Academy Graduated 23 Basic Class Recruits

OCEAN COUNTY – On May 3, the Ocean County Police Academy hosted Basic Class #103 Graduation for 23 recruits from the following departments: Brick Township, Asbury Park, Toms River, Jackson, Ocean County Sheriff’s Office, Little Egg Harbor, Linwood, Manasquan, Lakewood, Sea Girt and Keansburg.

The following recruits were also award winners: James J. Tracey Leadership Award: Geoffrey R. Hyatt - Ocean County Sheriff’s Department PTC Merit Award Winner: Zachary A. Sherman - Sea Girt Police Department High Academic: Kyle W. Kleinow - Lt. Egg Harbor Police Department High Overall: Brian P. Elwood - Toms River Police Department High Physical Fitness: Brian P. Elwood Toms River Police Department High Marksmanship: Joseph D. Pante Jackson Police Department Distinguished Expert Perfect Score : Joseph D. Pante - Jackson Police Department Perfect Score Certificates: Anthony V. Paciulli, Joseph D. Pante, Randolph Plis, Kevin Scheuerman, Stiofain A. Sinanan, John I. Swartz, Jr. and Michael V. Weg

Youth Dances In Beachwood

BEACHWOOD – The Beachwood Municipal Alliance holds youth dances open to fifth-, sixth- and seventh-graders.

The dances are from 7 to 9:30 p.m. on June 9, September 8, October 13, November 10 and December 8 at Mayo Park Center, 451 Beacon Ave.

Cadet Corps

BAYVILLE – The Bayville First Aid Squad is always seeking young members between the ages of 16 and 17 interested in learning the Emergency Field, through its Cadet Program which is supported by the Central Regional School District.

The squad is located at 660 Route 9.

For more information, call 732-269-1313.

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New Jersey Natural Gas Encourages Customers To Always Call 811 Before They Dig

NEW JERSEY – New Jersey Natural Gas is reminding homeowners and contractors – whoever is going to dig – to call 811 at least three business days prior to excavating to ensure all public underground utilities are properly marked. It’s free and it’s the law.

Careless digging can result in the disruption of vital services, property damage, repair costs, fines and even injuries. According to the Common Ground Alliance, every six minutes an underground utility line is damaged because someone decided to dig without first calling 811. Every digging project requires a call to 811 and should only begin after the site has been marked.

Dialing 811 will connect residents to New Jersey One Call, which notifies the appropriate utility companies of their intent to dig. Professional locators will then visit the dig site to mark the approximate locations of underground utilities with flags, paint or both. Yellow indicates a natural gas line.

“With spring here, and home and business owners eager to start outdoor projects, we strongly encourage everyone to call 811, no matter the size of the project” said Mariellen Dugan, chief operating officer at New

Jersey Natural Gas. “Most importantly, by calling 811, homeowners and professionals are making an important decision that can help keep them and their communities safe.”

During National Safe Digging Month, and throughout the year, NJNG encourages homeowners to take the following steps before beginning to dig: Always call 811 at least three, but not more than 10, business days prior to the start of digging, regardless of the depth of the dig or familiarity with the property.

Before digging, confirm the markout has taken place. Yellow indicates the presence of underground natural gas lines.

Respect all markings. Take a photo of the markout because inclement weather may wash away painted markings. Move the location of the project if it is near utility line markings.

Dig with care – hand dig within two feet of marked underground utility lines.

For more information about 811 and safe digging practices, visit nj1-call.org or the My Safety section of njng.com. In the event of damage to a natural gas pipeline immediately call 911 followed by a call to NJNG at 800-GAS-LEAK (427-5325).

Ocean County 4-H Members Compete In State Dog Show

OCEAN COUNTY – 4-H Dog and Seeing Eye Puppy Raising Project Club Members represented Ocean County at the New Jersey State 4-H Dog Show on April 29 at Rutgers University in New Brunswick.

“The State 4-H Dog Show is an annual event that offers 4-H’ers an opportunity to compete at an advanced level and meet other 4-H dog and Seeing Eye project members from around the state. This educational and competitive event promotes the 4-H dog project and sportsmanship among the participants” says Ocean County 4-H Agent.

4-H members from Ocean County who participated in the State 4-H Dog Show from the Dog Obedience & Grooming 4-H Dog Club included Kylene Stewart, Erin Gerhard, Cheyenne Lowe, Grace Cloos, Grace Hagemann and Alyssa Gerhard, and from Puppy Power Seeing Eye 4-H Club,

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For more information about the Ocean County 4-H Program, call the 4-H office at 732-349-1227 or visit the New Jersey 4-H website at nj4h.rutgers.edu or Ocean County website at ocean.njaes.rutgers.edu

Water Color And Oil Paintings

TOMS RIVER – Visit the Ocean County Historical Society from May 30 to September 8 to view water color and oil paintings by Ocean County artist Arthur E. Stevens.

Some of Steven’s paintings have already been enjoyed by community members via the stairwell to the Birdsall Room, but these are just a few paintings within his vast portfolio.

Stevens is married to the former Virginia Fretz and they currently reside in Forked River. He retired from a teaching career of 36 years in 1994, and in the words of his grandson Russell Risden, he is a “Renaissance man” because of his knowledge of

many subject areas, numerous travels and scholarly pursuits.

Learn more about this talented artist by visiting the museum on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 3:30 p.m. and on the first Saturday of each month from 1 to 3:30 p.m. The artist can be met in person on September 2 in the Pauline Miller room from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the 31st Annual Antiques, Crafts and Collectibles Faire. Paintings that depict Ocean County scenes can be purchased during this event.

Admission to the museum for tours is free, but donations are accepted.

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Rutgers Medical Students Care For Area Poor And Homeless

NEW JERSEY – Stephanie Oh knows what it’s like to live at the poverty line. After graduating college with a degree in bioengineering, she volunteered for AmeriCorps and subsisted on food stamps. “This experience made me better understand the struggles people face trying to live healthy on a limited income,” says Oh, now a medical and doctoral student in neuroscience at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick, NJ. Today, Oh puts her knowledge of medicine and indigent and homeless populations into practice as the student director of the Promise Clinic, an initiative that provides primary health care for clients of Elijah’s Promise Community Kitchen in New Brunswick.

The Promise Clinic, founded in 2005, is one project under the medical school’s Homeless and Indigent Population Health Outreach Project (HIPHOP), which fosters relationships between medical students and the local community by providing free care to this population.

HIPHOP also supports the Community Health Initiative (CHI), in which medical students present health workshops at community sites, shadow a physician who provides services to the indigent population at the Robert Wood Johnson AIDS Program and Rutgers Eric B. Chandler Health Center, and participate in community outreach throughout New Brunswick. Up to 600 students volunteer annually in both programs.

“When health care students become knowledgeable about the people they serve, they are better able to practice patient-centered medicine,” says Susan Giordano, HIPHOP program coordinator.

“Our goal is for student leaders to promote and advocate for the community by instilling humanism in medicine.”

As of the 2010 census, approximately 34 percent of New Brunswick residents live in poverty. Each summer, Giordano runs an internship for HIPHOP’s incoming student leaders that introduces them to partner organizations and takes them on a community tour to teach about the logistical challenges residents – without a car and on tight budgets – face in eating healthy, accessing medical care and obtaining support.

“The tour is eye-opening,” says Gloria Chen, CHI student director and second-year medical student.

“It makes us aware of how difficult it is for our patients to have healthy lifestyles. There are a lot of services they can’t access since they don’t have transportation.”

As the clinical arm of HIPHOP, the student-run Promise Clinic provides free primary care services at Rutgers Eric B. Chandler Health Center to the uninsured adult clients of Elijah’s Promise community soup kitchen. Over the past two years, the

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Since its start in 2005, the Promise Clinic’s network has expanded to include students from Rutgers School of Public Health, School of Health Professions’ physicians assistant program, School of Social Work, School of Pharmacy and resident-physicians from the Rutgers program in General Psychiatry, who work collaboratively with the medical students. The Promise Clinic also benefits greatly from the efforts of volunteer attending physicians from Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital departments of family medicine, internal medicine and emergency medicine, who precept the student-doctor teams and provide clinical mentorship.

“The partnerships allow us to learn how to work as an interdisciplinary team,” says Oh, who has served at the clinic since 2011. “Health is not just a state of physical wellness – it’s also mental and social wellness. Our student-doctors are learning that in order to ensure a patient’s wellbeing you have to be able to take care of all these facets together.”

Each year, approximately 45 teams of four to five medical students see patients under the supervision of faculty advisers. The teams – composed of first- through fourth-year medical students – care for the same one to two individuals throughout their medical school experience. In addition, patients also see students from the interdisciplinary practices as their care warrants. Since its inception, the Promise Clinic has seen about 600 patients, who visit once every few months.

Students join the team in their first year; and when they enter their clinical rotations, their role changes to teaching the first- and second-year students in their team. “By providing a continuum of care to the same patient over four years, students gain a strong knowledge of the patient’s condition and form a bond,” Oh says. “It’s a rare opportunity for students to care for a specific patient in a very personal way. I have seen student doctors spend hours arguing with pharmacological companies to lower the cost of medicine or advocate for patients with charity care.”

Health literacy and language are barriers in this population – over 50 percent of New Brunswick residents are non-English speakers. To meet this challenge, bilingual medical students are trained as medical interpreters and medical and social work students serve as health navigators.

As a result of their experience, many students remain in primary or family care, Oh says.

“I once thought that change happened on a large scale – though policies,” she notes. “But I see now that it’s all about the individual relationships between doctors and their patients.”

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New Jerseyans Should Check Their Blood Pressure During May

NEW JERSEY – The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association urges New Jerseyans to manage their health during the month of May, which is National High Blood Pressure Education Month and American Stroke Month.

What would you do with five extra summers?

Would you learn how to sail? Hike the Appalachian Trail? Travel the world? At age 50, total life expectancy is about five years longer for people with normal blood pressure than for people with hypertension, or high blood pressure. May is National High Blood Pressure Education Month and American Stroke Month, and the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association wants you to know your risks and manage your health so you can have those five extra summers.

Stroke is the number five cause of death among adults in the United States, but it is largely preventable, treatable and beatable.

High blood pressure causes stroke, heart attack, heart failure, kidney disease, vision loss and sexual dysfunction. According to the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association, high blood pressure is usually preventable with simple steps, yet it kills more people worldwide than any other condition. Taking control starts with a simple action — getting your blood pressure checked.

“High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a disease and can have deadly health consequences if not treated,” said Mandy Binning, MD, member of the South-Central NJ American Heart Association and American Stroke Association Regional Board of Directors and Assistant Professor, Department of Neurosurgery at Drexel University College of Medicine.

“It can be called “the silent killer” because high blood pressure has no symptoms, so you may not be aware that it’s damaging your arteries, heart and other organs.”

Every 40 seconds, someone in America has a stroke. High blood pressure is the most important controllable risk factor for stroke.

About 3 in 4 people who have a first-time stroke have blood pressure higher than 140/90 mm Hg. According to the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association, getting high blood pressure under control could reduce deaths from heart disease and stroke by 30 percent in men and 38 percent in women. Check your blood pressure by May 17, World Hypertension Day, which is part of National High Blood Pressure Education Month. Through World Hypertension Day, the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association is joining other organizations in striving to reach 25 million blood pressure checks globally.

Checking your blood pressure takes just a few minutes at your doctor’s office, at a

blood pressure machine located at many local pharmacies, or by using a home monitoring device. Community groups, clinics and workplaces can hold blood pressure checks for large groups through programs like the American Heart Association’s Check. Change. Control.

Read more about this free, science-based program at ccctracker.com/aha. By knowing your numbers, gauging and managing your risk for high blood pressure, you can help get those extra summers.

Whether you are dealing with high blood pressure, are a stroke or cardiac arrest survivor, or caretaker, you’re not alone. Improve your life and the lives of others when you join the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association Support Network. Share your experiences, give and get emotional support.

Visit heart.org/supportnetwork for more information.

New Jersey Summer Collegiate Baseball League Needs Host Families For Future MLB Players

NEW JERSEY – The Atlantic Baseball Confederation Collegiate League (ABCCL) is desperately looking for local families to host college student-athletes this summer as they compete in the non-profit league’s highly competitive summer baseball season.

Dedicated to helping develop college athletes into better ballplayers and people as a whole, the ABCCL has long presented the opportunity for local families to take these highly talented student-athletes into their homes. While guests of the host family, the players will actively assume household chores and work at local jobs to help offset the cost of advancing their baseball careers.

Despite the program’s success in the past, finding temporary homes for the visiting collegians has been a challenge according to Monique Koehler, the ABCCL’s founder

and chairman.

“I don’t know if it’s the crazy economy, the time demands on two-worker households, or just lack of awareness, but finding host families for these young men has become increasingly difficult,” she says. “I’m convinced that people are just as generous and caring as in the past, so I’m hoping and praying that by doing a better job of getting the word out we’ll turn things around. And since we are a registered non-profit, with 501c3 status, we’re also able to present folks with the opportunity to gain a potential advantage at tax time by claiming the cost of certain hosting services or donations toward living expenses that they may provide as deductions.”

With the cost of housing at local universities significantly increasing to levels that hard-working student-athletes are unable to

OCEAN COUNTY – Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity is seeking volunteers to help in the ReStore (thrift store), both in the warehouse and store itself, to act as truck ambassadors (truck drivers), and for construction volunteers on our work sites.

All merchandise in the ReStore is from

donations – the proceeds go towards Habitat’s mission of seeking to ensure safe housing for seniors, veterans, and low income families. Northern Ocean Habitat has put over 60 victims of Hurricane Sandy back into their homes, and has helped over 100 families with their “A Brush With

meet, many ABCCL players are not able to pursue their summer baseball dreams. By allowing an ABCCL student-athlete to temporarily live with a host family throughout the summer season, these young men are afforded the unique opportunity to develop as individuals through the experience of living with a host family in another part of the country and athletically through their time spent on the field.

According to ABCCL President Jay Blackwell, “The ABCCL serves an ever-growing group of dedicated student-athletes throughout New Jersey and across the nation. We stress development and work closely with college programs to ensure that serious college baseball players have the opportunity to compete at a high level, enhance their skills and achieve their maximum baseball potential. Importantly,

Habitat For Humanity Seeks Volunteers

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our program is flexible, cost-efficient and designed to accommodate the real world reality of summer job requirements, academic needs and family responsibilities.

In that regard we’re unique. As our track record attests, we’ve been doing a great job for almost two decades. But we need to continuously improve if we want to accelerate our growth and offer our players and colleges an even better program in the future. I’m confident that can be achieved with the help and support of the New Jersey communities that we serve.”

If you are interested in either hosting a student-athlete, helping support his living expenses or even providing temporary work this summer, please contact league Chairman and Founder Monique Koehler at Monique@abccl.com or by phone at 732-671-7009.

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Dear Joel, My recently retired husband decided to take some cooking classes at the local adult education school. He really enjoys it and spends afternoons looking at cookbooks and recipes. I don’t want to discourage him, but he’s terrible! I don’t think he knows the difference between salt and sand. What can I do?

Mrs. Crummy Cook in Egg Harbor Dear Mrs. Crummy, Oh, that is a distasteful situation you’re in! How bad is he? Does he have a good sense of humor?

If he’s sensitive, it may be best to just hope that practice will make perfect. I would suggest you go shopping for some great ingredients together. You’ll be showing him your enthusiasm for his new hobby while secretly trying to upgrade his taste buds.

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say, “Let’s try this and see if you can make it yourself.” That might be a gentle way to show him what a good flavor is all about. You can show your support by shopping for some cookbooks with him (pick ones with really easy recipes). Next, I might try arranging a recipe swap with your friends and your master chef. Perhaps he won’t be able to mess up some of their great recipes. I would also suggest you fi nd some classes on a new topic that you could take together in the next semester.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of May 20 - May May 26

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): While you are busy barking up the wrong tree, you might ignore all the other trees in the forest.

Suspicions could get the worst of you or you may be distracted by unrealistic goals in the upcoming week.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Practice being practical. In the week to come don’t take on extra duties or volunteer for more responsibilities than you can handle. You may have enough on your plate to do properly without inviting criticism.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Anchor your feet firmly on the ground and keep your head out of the clouds. You may not be adept at business affairs and could easily be confused by unrealistic strategies. Watch the clock and be on time this week.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You only get past something if you wait until the coast is clear.

You might run into a roadblock or frustrations in the first half of the week. You will get more accomplished after the middle of the week is past.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Use tortoise tactics to triumph at the races. Remember that the tortoise beat the hare through sheer tenacity. You may find that forcing any key issue or initiating a confrontation can cause trouble in the week ahead.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Keep your friends close and enemies closer. You could be in for an unwanted surprise in the week ahead if you ignore problems close to home. A partner may give you a head’s up about a beneficial financial situation.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Touch base with the most trustworthy advisors. Ask for advice on troubling matters before you make a move. You may find inspiration right in your own backyard and grow closer to a friend in the week ahead.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): There is a time and place for everything. A desire to be seen as dependable or a preoccupation with popularity could be a prime motivating factor in the week ahead. You risk making the wrong move at the wrong time.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): As this week unfolds remember to cross your “T”s and dot your “I”s. You may need to be more careful and more perfect than usual. There is a danger of being the subject of disapproval or causing offense.

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By Wolfgang Puck Though you could hardly label me an Italian chef with a name like Wolfgang Puck, I can’t deny that some of my early fame was sparked by the gourmet California-style pizzas I began serving when I opened my first Spago back in 1982. Still, it surprises me even today when guests sing the praises of a recipe I never could have imagined would be associated with me. That recipe? Meatballs!

It wasn’t a very big leap, I must admit, to offering meatballs as a casual lunch specialty at Spago. Our guests loved them so much, though, that to this day they often demand the dish even when we dare to take it off the menu.

The recipe gets requested a lot, with people almost whispering when they ask me to “share the secrets” that make these meatballs so juicy and hearty tasting. But there really aren’t any earth-shaking secrets to divulge about these meatballs. The key to success is really about paying a lot of attention to easy-to-achieve little details that add up to something truly delicious and satisfying.

That starts with the way I make the meatballs extra light, moist and fluffy. A trick smart home cooks have used for ages: soaking bread in milk before adding it to the mixture. That mixture also includes onions and garlic, sauteed in olive oil to develop their sweetness and aroma, some freshly grated Parmesan cheese and lots of chopped fresh herbs. And let’s not forget the meat! I use a mixture of beef, chicken and veal for a more complex flavor. Feel free to substitute any other ground meats you like.

The way I mix, shape and cook the meatballs plays an important role too. I use clean hands to combine the ingredients, which yields a lighter consistency as opposed to stirring with a heavy spoon. I shape the meatballs by hand, too, easing them into a simmering tomato sauce that slowly and flavorfully cooks them through without drying them out or hardening them the way frying or baking could.

Once the meatballs are done, you can serve them any way you like: solo, tucked inside long Italian sandwich rolls, or even on atop a mound of rice pilaf or creamy mashed potatoes. Of course, I like them best served the most traditional way: over pasta. But don’t give me spaghetti with such juicy, hearty meatballs. I prefer to use a sturdier pasta, like the dried strands known as bucatini. Top the whole thing with some freshly grated Parmesan and chopped fresh parsley, and you’ll have a dish that could well bring you fame as a great Italian chef!

JUICY ITALIAN-STYLE MEATBALLS IN MARINARA SAUCE WITH BUCATINI Serves 4 2 slices slightly stale firm white bread 1 cup (250 mL) milk

6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving 1/2 large yellow onion, finely chopped 6 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped 12 to 14 ounces (360 to 400 g) ground beef 12 to 14 ounces (360 to 400 g) ground chicken 12 to 14 ounces (360 to 400 g) ground veal 1 large cage-free egg 3 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves chopped 3 sprigs fresh oregano, leaves chopped 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped fresh Italian parsley Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup (125 mL) freshly grated Parmesan cheese 6 cups (1.5 L) store-bought tomato sauce 1 pound (500 g) dried bucatini or other dried pasta strands Break up the bread into a mixing bowl.

Add the milk, submerging the bread.

Leave the bread to soak for about 10 minutes.

Heat 3 tablespoons of the oil in a heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute, stirring occasionally, until glossy but not yet browned, about 5 minutes. Set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, put the ground beef, chicken and veal. Squeeze the milk from the soaked bread and add the bread to the meats, discarding the milk. Add the egg, thyme and oregano, half of the parsley, and the onion-garlic mixture.

Season with salt and pepper. Add half of the Parmesan. With clean hands, combine thoroughly.

Bring the tomato sauce to a simmer in a wide pan with high sides. Fill a medium bowl with cold water. Moistening your hands in the water as needed to prevent sticking, shape the meat mixture about 1/2 cup (125 mL) at a time into even balls, gently and carefully easing them into the sauce Partially cover the pan and simmer the meatballs gently, adjusting the heat as necessary, until they are cooked through, about 165 F (75 C) on an instant-read thermometer, about 45 minutes.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, tender but still slightly chewy, following the manufacturer’s suggested cooking time.

Drain the pasta. Heat the remaining oil in a heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pasta and 2 tablespoons each of the remaining parsley and Parmesan; toss well. Spoon the meatballs and sauce on top, drizzle with some olive oil, and garnish with the last of the Parmesan and parsley. Serve immediately.

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