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By Chris Lundy PINE BEACH – After years of work, and thousands of hours marked with joy and frustration, Scott Bruett was finally ready to lower his restored boat into the water. It was literally a sink or swim situation.

Scott Bruett, an engineer by trade, let many of his weekends and nights be absorbed by the restoration of a classic boat older than he is.

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By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – The township and the county partnered to buy – and forever preserve – a tract of land that was once sited for a housing development.

The fact that the property is on Route 9, a busy thoroughfare, is unusual for open space preservation. However, it is adjacent to other preserved land, and has wetlands within it,

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By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – The sounds of protest songs with slightly altered lyrics served as the rallying cry against proposed healthcare repeal legislation in front of Toms River Town Hall on June 29.

Priscilla Robinson of the New Jersey Organizing Project and speakers from Ocean County Family Planning, National Organization of Women, Citizens Action of NJ and the New Jersey State Industrial Union Council came out, along with members (Rally - See Page 4)

–Photo courtesy Bob Vosseller A healthcare protest drew 20 people to Toms River Town Hall during the afternoon of June 28.

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By Sara Grillo OCEAN COUNTY – As summer takes hold in Ocean County and hot weather is finally on the rise, something else is also on the rise this time of year – drug use.

The opioid epidemic is nothing new, but there are a few things that have changed, in both good and bad ways, over the past few years.

There are also some things that have stayed the same. According to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, so far there have been 74 drug overdose deaths in the county this year, pending a few toxicology reports, which is the exact number we were at the same time last year.

“I track it using the last two years and we’re sort of on the same pace as last year, and last (Opioid - See Page 5)

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a provision that denies any federal funding to Planned Parenthood for one year. Now you know that if they can get away with it for one year it will become an annual event,” Lynda Fote of Ocean County NOW said.

Kathy Fisher from Family Planning said, “Many women in Ocean County who receive health care at a Family Planning Center is the only care they receive.” She added that Family Planning provides educational services aimed at youth concerning reproductive health. “The whole purpose of a Family Planning program is to keep women healthy, offer preventative health care and to make sure that when a woman becomes pregnant it is an intended pregnancy not an unintended pregnancy.”

“We are here to take a stand for healthcare not wealth care. Unfortunately, Congress has a different idea. They are not voting in the Senate this week but we know that the fight is not over,” Carol Gay of the NJ State Industrial Union Council said.

A statement from Congressman MacArthur’s off ice on June 29 noted that, “Obamacare is failing and if Congress does not act, millions of people will suffer.

Congressman MacArthur supports a fiscally responsible bill which lowers premiums, increases Medicaid spending, and provides a safety net for the most vulnerable. He believes the status quo is unacceptable since it does not address how to adequately insure the 28 million Americans, who currently receive no health insurance. While others continue to engage in smear tactics and fear-mongering, Congressman MacArthur will continue to focus on solutions to the big issues facing our nation.”

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the parks’ funding. Additionally, interest rates are low right now so the township is taking advantage of that.

The town introduced a bond appropriating $550,000, and authorizing the issuance of $522,500 bonds and notes.

The area was to be the site of a large apartment complex, to be built by Rinderer Builders, Mayor Carmen Amato said.

The town didn’t want that large complex, because it would dump a lot more traffic onto an already congested road. The issue went to the courts, and Berkeley was ultimately successful. Now, they’re getting it off the table and preserving it for future generations.

“Berkeley was very interested in this site,” Bartlett said. “When they offered to pay half of it, that was very attractive.”

The property is about 13 acres. However, there are some wetlands on the land that would make development a little more difficult.

The property is adjacent to the Florence T. Allen Conservation Area, which encompasses 45 acres of wetlands around Mill Creek.

The Mill Creek, which is sometimes just a trickle, winds through Bayville. It also leads into the New Jersey Pulverizing Company property. This is a 775-acre tract of land in Bayville that the county also just purchased to keep as open space.

Therefore, most, if not all, of the land in the Mill Creek stream corridor is public land that won’t be developed on, Bartlett said.

Continued From Page 1 of the Solidarity Singers to get their message across.

Their message: opposition to current plans to modify the Affordable Care Act. Part of the afternoon protest took aim at 3rd District Republican Congressman Tom MacArthur, who they urged to vote no when the bill gets back to the House of Representatives. Robinson and each of the speakers present asked constituents of Rep. MacArthur to contact him and request he cast a negative vote.

In April, Rep. MacArthur revived the Healthcare Repeal bill by introducing a series of amendments. Since then, the bill was introduced in the Senate and the Senate Majority Leader hoped to vote on it prior to the July 4 recess. That vote was postponed and opponents of the Republican plan have expressed concerns about the impact of what is being proposed.

“Forty percent of Ocean County residents are working poor. In Atlantic County it is nearly 50 percent and Monmouth County it is 30 percent. We need to protect essential health benefits and community health ratings. We need to protect Medicaid expansion because everyone deserves access to health care and the services we need to stay healthy,” Robinson said.

“I want to speak about the negative aspect of this on women and girls and their families. Even the President described the House version as mean. I’d describe it as mean and sneaky. In this legislation there is

Continued From Page 1 which makes it a more likely purchase.

The property, south of John F. Kennedy Boulevard and somewhat across from Cosmo’s auto wreckers, was purchased for $1.1 million.

The county provided $422,500, Freeholder John Bartlett said. The money is coming from the Ocean County Natural Lands Trust Fund. It is supported by a county-wide referendum years ago where people voted to pay 1.2 cents per $100 of their assessed valuation into a fund for such purchases.

The township is paying the remainder, which takes care of legal bills in addition to the purchase price, certified fi nancial officer Fred Ebenau said. If the paperwork costs come in at less, then the additional spending will be cancelled.

The township’s portion of the money to pay for this is coming from Berkeley’s open space fund, which comes from an additional tax that voters signed up for years ago. It provides 1 cent per $100 of assessed valuation from all property and puts it into a fund. By state law, that fund can also pay for upkeep of existing open space, such as parks.

Berkeley will bond for the purchase, and pay off the debt service with the open space fund, Ebenau said. The township could pay for the entire purchase with the money in the fund, but that would limit

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Opioid:

Continued From Page 1 year we had 209 overdose deaths,” said Prosecutor Joseph Coronato.

He said drug use and overdoses tend to pick up du r ing the su m mer, and then really start to spiral out of control starting in November, as the holidays approach.

A New High One of the problems, and the bad news, is fentanyl. He said in 2014, the packets of heroin they came across had about 10 percent fentanyl. In 2015, that number rose to 30 percent, and in 2016, it shot up to 65 percent.

“In 2017, some of the packets are totally fentanyl and not even heroin anymore,” said Coronato. “That is what I call the synthetic storm. That’s what’s really killing all these people. And that’s one reason why we’ve not been able to ‘curb the tides’ so to speak.”

But it’s certainly not without trying.

New Jersey law enforcement officers were the first in the state to use the opioid reversal spray Narcan back in 2014, after Coronato and the Prosecutor’s Office saw that heroin deaths at the end of 2013 were doubling what they were the year before.

In the first year that police officers used Narcan, the death rate dropped from 112 to 101. So far this year, Narcan has been sprayed 164 times to revive someone from an overdose.

The Berkeley Times, July 8, 2017, Page 5 OORP to HARP to HART Coronato said that once officers started using Narcan, they realized they would often be spraying the same person two or three times. To combat that, OORP was born. The Opioid Overdose Recover y Program allowed a recover y coach to come out to the hospital when someone was taken to the emergency room after a Narcan overdose revival.

That person could then be clinically analyzed and talked to about detox, but most importantly, have an opportunity to go into a treatment program, and ultimately save their lives. Around 50 to 60 percent of people were seizing that opportunity and getting help.

“But then it became apparent to me that the only way that we’re putting people into the program is that we almost had to overdose them and almost die,” said Coronato.

Hence, Blue HART was born.

The good news is that Blue HART – He r oi n , Ad d ic t io n , Re c ove r y & Treatment, formerly known as HARP, is doing well. The program, which is now offered via the Brick, Manchester, Stafford and Lacey Police, allows drug users to turn themselves in at police headquarters and get addiction treatment without the fear of prosecution.

So far, 165 people have been helped.

Coronato said the program is really about making a difference in people’s lives and treating them like human beings. He receives letters from grateful family members about how thankful

they are for the program now that their loved ones are in rehab and doing well.

Recovery coaches are attached to participants in the program, which will ideally lead to more success stories and give the Prosecutor’s Office an idea of what’s successful and what’s not.

“We want to find out what they’re doing, where they are, what their status is – because what we’re interested in is in outcomes. We’re not looking to prosecute anybody, what we’re looking to do is make a difference in that person’s life.”

Expanding the prog ram is on the horizon, but not without its challenges.

Coronato said the program relies on detox beds and scholarships to stay af loat. Some people have medical insurance that pays for their treatment, but mostly it’s funded through scholarships from treatment centers that allow them to place individuals in a facility at no charge.

“I can’t have somebody coming into a police station and us not finding a bed, saying we’ll come back in two, three days – it doesn’t work that way.”

Adding to the substance abuse issues, he said often the individuals coming in for treatment may also have mental health, social, family or legal issues as well, which need to be assessed right away. So while other police departments in Ocean County are ready to hop on board, it’s not as simple as opening the f loodgates.

“The biggest problem is getting detox

beds and then being able to get treatment,” he said.

Lacey Joins Forces Lacey Police is the latest department to join the Blue HART program. Chief Michael DiBella said he unofficially released the news the week of June 18 and had two people come in for help.

“I’ve been really interested since the prosecutor put this together,” said Chief DiBella, adding that decreasing the heroin epidemic in Ocean County is something he’s been passionate about since he became police chief last year.

He has seen officers throughout his police career struggle to interact with families who are dealing with a loved one using drugs because of so many unanswered questions. The same question would always come up: where do we go for treatment? There were issues with waiting lists for treatment centers or some facilities not taking insurance, or people who had tried to get their loved ones help but failed. He k new they needed to do something.

Chief DiBella said that while Lacey doesn’t have more of a drug problem than any other town, it’s about providing availability for treatment, and he hopes that this time next year, other counties and towns in New Jersey will have hopped on board and perhaps set the tone for the whole country.

“It’s just one more thing that I can do, that my police department can do, to decrease this heroin epidemic,” he said.

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

If Horizon’s Surplus Is Excessive, Then Return Money To Policyholders – Not Trenton CAPITOL COMMENTS 9th Legislative District Senator Christopher J. Connors • Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf • Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove

NEW JERSEY – Responding to mounting complaints from irate constituents regarding pending legislation

that would raid surplus Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield funds, Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman

Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove issued the following statement: “If Trenton contends that Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield is maintaining too much surplus, then why not just send it back to policyholders?

“It’s because Trenton is not concerned about policyholders’ costs. There’s a different

agenda at work.

“This isn’t about transparency or reform. It’s an egregious money grab, even

by Trenton’s standards.

“How is the state any better than Horizon if it takes and spends surplus funds that Trenton alleges were raised from overcharging policyholders?

“Mysteriously, the $300 million amount sought by the

Governor from Horizon correlates with the same amount of money for special projects being negotiated as part of a State Budget deal, including school funding.

“What does a health insurance bill have to do with how school funding is distributed?

“As if we needed any further proof that our state’s school funding formula is politi-

cized and broken.

“Our delegation won’t be leveraged into acting against the interests of our constituents under any circumstance.

“Of all the Trenton backroom deals, this stands among the worse because of the shocking indifference shown toward policyholders and property taxpayers who are being sold out in this process.”

Freeholders Honor Lakewood’s Mate Melton, Killed At Pearl Harbor From The Desk Of The

Ocean County Freeholders OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders will hold a moment of silence at its next public meeting in honor of Machinist’s Mate 1st Class Earl R. Melton of Lakewood, who was killed during the attack on Pearl Harbor 76 years ago.

Melton’s remains were finally identified through DNA

testing and he was accorded a burial with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery on June 28.

The remains were identified by the Defense POW/ MIA Accounting Agency, a federal agency charged with identifying killed and missing American servicemen and servicewomen from all wars.

“Thanks to their hard work the family of this brave sailor finally has closure,” said Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari. “After all of these years a hero has finally come home.”

Melton served aboard the USS Oklahoma, one of eight battleships moored in the harbor on Sunday morning, December 7, 1941.

Hit by numerous torpedoes, the Oklahoma capsized, trapping much of her crew underwater.

The Oklahoma listed 429 men killed, second only to the USS Arizona, which claimed the lives of 1,177 sailors and officers.

For days after the attack, rescue workers could hear men banging frantically inside the upside-down hull.

Because of the difficulty of the salvage effort, the ship was not removed from the muck and righted until 1943.

Vicari said the Freeholders will honor Melton with a moment of silence at their July 5 meeting.

“Ocean County never forgets its veterans,” Vicari said.

The county is home to more veterans than any other county in the state. More than 68,000 veterans live in the county’s 33 towns.

Local cemeteries also hold the remains of soldiers who fought as far back as the Revolutionary War. “Machinist’s Mate Melton is another example of the brave men and women of Ocean County who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom,” said Deputy Freeholder Director Gerry P. Little, who is also liaison to the Ocean County Veteran’s Service Bureau.

Melton’s remains were originally interred at a cemetery in Hawaii, according to a press release issued by the Defense POW/MIA Ac-

counting Agency, In 2015 the Department of Defense ordered the disinterment of unknown sailors from the USS Oklahoma in an effort to identify their remains.

DNA analysis matched Melton with samples given by a niece and four nephews. Dental records and circumstantial evidence helped confirm the findings.

More than 400,000 Americans died in the Second World War. More than 73,000 men and women from are still unaccounted for from that war.

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V.F.W. Post 10185 News

BERKELEY – The next meeting of Silver/ Holiday V.F.W. Post 10185 will be held on Thursday, August 17 at 1 p.m. at Silver Ridge Park West Clubhouse, 145 Westbrook Drive, Silver Ridge West. We hold our meetings on the third Thursdays of every month. We meet in the daytime, so that you don’t need to worry about driving at night. To join our post, just bring a copy of your Discharge (DD-214, or VFW membership card to transfer in) to our meeting and you will be signed up right away.

You will receive a hardy welcome and refreshments before the meeting. You’ll get a chance to socialize with fellow Veterans and make new friends. If you need a ride to the meeting or just want more information, call Commander Gerald La Rocque at 732-503-4875.

The members would like to thank Comrade Thomas Kraszewski, for stepping forward to take the position of Chaplin for this coming year due to Santo Pafumi moving out of the area.

The Officer Training School has three locations in New Jersey to choose from. Central New Jersey will hold a one day course from 0715 to 1600 hours on Saturday, September 9 at V.F.W.

Post 3401 in Morris Plains, ib Saturday, September 23 in Glassboro and Sunday, October 1 at V.F.W. Post 2290 in Manville. Any member can attend this training in any of the locations.

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Remember if you hear of any Post member passing away or being in the hospital, call Commander James Egan at 732-341-4905 and let him know.

On Tuesday, August 22 at 7 p.m. V.F.W. Post 10185 ‘s Commander Gerald LaRocque and his staff will attend V.F.W. District 12’s meeting at V.F.W. Post 9503, 383 Veterans’ Boulevard, Bayville, where the latest V.F.W. Programs and events will be discussed. Any other post member wishing to attend can call Commander Gerald La Rocque at 732-503-4875.

VFW Post 10185 would like your old and faded Flags. Please remove the sticks from the small Flags first and drop the Flags off at either Holiday City South Clubhouse (Main Building) or Silver Ridge Park West Clubhouse and they will be disposed of properly.

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BEACHWOOD – Forever In Our Hearts, an organization to support those who have lost ones to suicide, is holding monthly meetings the second Saturday of each month at St. Paul

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For complete information, visit our page at facebook.com/ForeverNRHearts or call 732269-3236.

Beachwood Seniors

BEACHWOOD – Beachwood Senior Men meet Tuesdays, and Senior Women meet Wednesdays from noon to 4 p.m., at the Beachwood Community Center, 147 Compass Ave. The women have bingo every other Wednesday.

The senior center’s mission is to promote

Social, Intellectual and Recreational benefits for all participants; to lend their assistance to members in any equitable and desirable manner and to volunteer for humanitarian purposes, within their capabilities, for the community of Beachwood.

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Central Regional Awarded Mayor’s Plaque

–Photo courtesy Berkeley Township BERKELEY – Lacey Mayor Peter Curotolo and Berkeley Mayor Carmen Amato presented the Mayor’s Plaque to the winning team of the 2nd Annual Alumni Football Game – Central Regional High School. The final score was 13-3. The Golden Eagles football alumni faced off against Lacey Lions football alumni in the charity event.

The Lions won last year’s game with a score of 23-7.

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OCEAN COUNTY – Residents can enjoy free music concerts and special events.

Concerts are held at the Lakewood All Wars Memorial Amphitheater near Lake Carasaljo off Route 9 on North Lake Drive. All concerts by the Lake are sponsored by Lakewood Township Recreation.

July 11 at 5:15 p.m. – Cattus Island Pontoon Tour, Adults only. Must register by 5:15 p.m.

Seating is limited.

July 19 at 7 p.m. – Lakewood Band Camp concert, conducted by Andrew Fodor at Pine Park, Clarence Brown Pavilion.

July 20 at 11 a.m. – Lakewood Band Camp concert, conducted by Andrew Fodor in Lakewood Town Square.

July 26 at 5 p.m. – Cattus Island Family Pontoon Tour, Ages 4 and up. Must register

by 5 p.m. Seating is limited.

August 3 at 5 p.m. – Lakewood Police Department “Night Out against Crime” in Pine Park.

August 3 at 6 p.m. – Big Band Boot Camp concert, conducted by Wilbur Wittemann in Pine Park.

August 11 at 5 p.m. – Cattus Island Pontoon Tour, Adults only. Must register by 5:00 p.m.

Seating is limited.

August 14 at 5 p.m. – Lakewood Police Department “Police Camp.” Call 732-3630200, ext. 5199.

August 29 at 4 p.m. – Cattus Island Family Pontoon Tour, Ages 4 and up. Must register by 4 p.m. Seating is limited.

For more information, call the Lakewood Recreation office at 732-905-3405, ext. 6017.

Berkeley Sports Night

BERKELEY – Berkeley AYF is proud to host the 2nd Annual Berkeley Sports Night. This fun and exciting event will be held on August 18 beginning at 7 p.m. in Veterans Park. We will have a regulated bonfire and outdoor movie – completely free.

There will be free popcorn and cotton candy provided during the movie, and hot food, cold drinks and Rita’s Italian Ice will be sold.

Vote for which movie you want to see by visiting berkeleyayf.org/berkeleysportsnight.

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OCEAN GATE – The Ocean Gate Fire Department will host its Annual Alfred Battilla Roast Beef Dinner on July 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Adrian Hall. Tickets are $10 ($5 for

children under 10) and benefit the Ocean Gate Firemen’s Welfare Association. There will also be a bake sale by the Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary and a 50/50 raffle drawing.

Live Country, Bluegrass And Folk Music Concerts Weekly

WARETOWN – Albert Music Hall, 131 Wells Mills Road, hosts live country, bluegrass and folk music concerts beginning at 7:30 p.m. every Saturday.

Cost is $1 for children 11 and under, $5 for

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The Lions won last year’s game with a score of 23-7.

Point Pleasant Elks Fishing Tournament

POINT PLEASANT – The Point Pleasant Elks Lodge #1698 Fluke Tournament Committee has begun making plans for the 23rd Annual Fluke Tournament on July 22.

Over the past 22 years, this tournament has received outstanding recognition from anglers throughout the Tri-State area and has grown to be the largest single port fluke fishing tournament in the state of New Jersey.

For the eleventh year, in addition to our regular power boat tournament, there will be a kayak fishing division with separate prizes, to be announced at a later date. Entry fee is $50 per kayak, which will also include one ticket to the Awards Picnic.

This year John Veprek will again be chairing the event, and he and the committee are hoping to make this year’s event the biggest and best ever. The total prize money for the power boat division is projected to be $10,000 with $4,500 for the first place fish based on 250 entries. There will also be a prize for the largest fish caught by

an Elk member in good standing and for a child 14 and under.

There is a boat registration fee of $145 for 4 anglers and $25 for each additional angler. All registered anglers will receive free Awards Picnic food coupons.

The Captain’s Meeting will be on July 21 and the Awards Picnic will be held on the Lodge grounds following the Tournament on July 22. Family and friends of the anglers are welcome to attend the picnic at a nominal fee.

The local businesses community has been very generous this year in support of the tournament.

The Elks would welcome any additional corporations or businesses that wish to become new sponsors by donating prizes or services to this worthwhile project. Funds will go directly to supporting our lodge so that we can continue our charitable work.

For more information or to download an application, visit pointpleasantelks.org.

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TOMS RIVER – Crossroads Realty welcomed all of its agents from 11 branches to celebrate the top producers for 2016 at the Clarion Hotel & Conference Center in Toms River. While top producers in each office were recognized, the overall top producer was Linda Sangiovanni from the Berkeley office. In addition to the Top Company Producer Award, the Byron Kotzas Award went to George Shenewolf, and Employee of the Year was awarded to Serena Jones. Top Producers Awards for each office went to: Linda Sangiovanni, Michele Sarama, Robert Roggenstein, Diane Rosetto, Bernard Czech, Peter Benninger, Marianne Walsh, Lisa Lombardi Bergstrom, Daiana DeGennaro, Frank Seiffert and Susan Snyder. Agent for Life bonuses were awarded to over 20 agents who have focused on recruiting the best agents for Crossroads Realty.

Crossroads welcomed two distinguished guest speakers: Frank Viscuso and Nick Santonastasso. Deputy Chief and author, Mr. Viscuso, spoke about the necessity of how to build relationships, the importance of communication and the benefits of leadership.

Mr. Santonastasso, born with a rare genetic condition, Hanhart Syndrome, never let his physical differences stand in the way of what he wanted and spoke of perseverance.

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The fi rst year and a half focused on removing parts and trying to figure out what was needed.

During the next year, he cut the lumber, and refastened the hull with hundreds of silicone bronze screws. The keel, chines, ribs and bottom planking were hand crafted to meet original measurements and took hours to fit. The bottom was restored with two layers of mahogany sealed with 3M5200 sealant inside. He sanded the sides and top to bare mahogany. Caulking was removed, and these parts were taped and reseamed. Then, multiple layers of varnish were put down. The Model K engine was stripped down by a company in Wyckoff, rebuilt and given a fresh coat of paint. He tried to use New Jersey companies for all the parts, when possible.

A single article can’t sum up all the work that was done over the years, but suffice it to say, it was a challenge that kept him going. There were some upgrades that were not original to the vehicle. The engine was given a performance camshaft and a 12V electronic ignition system. The boat was also rewired to be up-to-date with modern safety concerns. Also, an automatic bilge pump and engine box blower were installed.

Thousands of man hours later, he was able to take it for a spin again. This time, renovated.

“It was a really cool experience,” he said.

It qualifies as 60 percent restored, and he hopes to show it under the Classic Restoration categories in historic boat shows.

Originally named Lindy, he christened it Seraphim after the highest order of angels, as a dedication to lost family members.

And yes, he’d say he’d do it again.

Continued From Page 1 He took it for its maiden voyage on June 17.

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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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In general, there are nine reasons why slim is in: more efficient, size and technology, comfort, natural sound, reduced feedback, repair ability, re-program ability, cosmetics and fit–and–go.

RIC products are more efficient because their receiver is already near your ear drum and because of this, less power is needed. In terms of size and technology, RIC products allow for better sound pro-

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H eRe ’ s t o Y ouR H eAltH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

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By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. You know when you have one of those awkward moments that you think could go viral, if only someone had a camera on you? Well, recently, my friend was outside when a bug swooped from above and descended down her V-neck shirt.

Faster than you can say “bugger” she was stung or bit on not one… but both of her breasts. It then dropped out the bottom of her shirt and flew away. What followed was a lawn dance the likes of which her neighbors have never seen. The chaos that ensued could’ve gone viral if someone had a phone handy.

So I said to her, “Did you apply meat tenderizer? Ammonia?” She said no, but was grateful that she had taken some Benadryl at 3 a.m. that morning to help with insomnia. She suspects (and I agree) that the inflammation and pain could have been much worse. We joked about her story and dubbed it “One Bee, Two Boobs.”

So what do you do if you are stung or bitten by a nasty little critter? There are a host of remedies for insect attacks and other summer “owwies” that you can find at your local pharmacy, or in your kitchen.

Oatmeal.

Put quick-cooking or rolled oats into a food processor or coffee grinder to make a fine powder. Mix that with a small amount of water to make a paste.

Apply this paste to your sting. You can also take a bath with oatmeal for all-over itch relief.

Black Tea. Put a cold tea bag on the bite site for 5

minutes. The naturally-occurring “tannins” in tea are what make it bitter, but these tannins also draw the poison out and ease discomfort. English Breakfast Tea is high in tannins.

Vinegar.

Use white or apple cider vinegar. Mix it 50/50 with water and use a cotton ball to dab the mixture to your sore for instant itch relief.

Meat Tenderizer.

This contains papain which breaks up poisons from insect venom. Sprinkle about 1/2 teaspoon into a little cup and add some water, perhaps a teaspoon or two just to make a paste and dab directly onto the bite. The sooner after you get stung, the better!

Ammonia.

Insect venom is usually acidic and ammonia is alkaline so this neutralizes the poison, and is best applied as soon as possible to the bee or wasp sting. Some people recommend to dab it on straight, others suggest to dilute 50/50 with water.

Ice Cubes.

It’s super effective at reducing inflammation and numbing the area. Just wrap a cube in a paper towel and apply for 5 or 10 minutes. Ice feels nice on bites!

Toothpaste.

The menthol in toothpaste makes for a nice cooling sensation while reducing swelling. Just apply a thin layer and let it dry.

If you’d like to read a longer version of this article with more natural and inexpensive home remedies, sign up for my newsletter at suzycohen.com and I’ll email it to you.

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This year’s fair will have 4H livestock and displays, rides, vendors, food and lots of great entertainment. Come for the amusement rides (Thursday and Sunday wristband package) and see the Chainsaw Carver, Marvelous Mutts performing, exotic animal petting zoo along with elephant and camel rides, horse competition events Friday and Saturday evenings and much much more. Our main stage will host several great bands including Amish Outlaws, After the Reign, Scott DeCarlo along with others.

The Ocean County Fair runs Wednesday July 12 through Sunday July 16 at Robert J Miller Airpark Route 530 and Mule Rd Berkeley. Complete schedule available at OceanCountyFair.com.

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This coverage also applies when you are injured as a passenger in someone else’s vehicle.

UM/UIM insurance is very inexpensive yet very important. It is designed to protect you and your family. For instance, you are sitting at a red light minding your business when all of the sudden a drunk runs a red light, crashes into your vehicle and causes you to spend the next week in the hospital with multiple permanent, internal injuries. Your only source of

compensation for pain, suffering and unpaid medical bills may come from your UM/ UIM insurance policy if the drunk was uninsured or underinsured.

Automobile insurance is mandatory in New Jersey. And although the failure to carry automobile insurance may be punishable by imprisonment many people deliberately do not carry insurance or do not realize that their insurance policy has expired or been cancelled.

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Call the Attorneys at R.C. Shea & Associates for a free evaluation of your automobile insurance policy.

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CLASSIFIEDS Real Estate

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Want To Buy - 2 BR home in Brick/Toms River area. Reasonable. Will refurbish. Call Maria 201-310-2150.

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Registered Nurse – The Pines at Whiting is looking for two compassionate RN’s to provide care to residents in our skilled nursing/rehab community.

Minimum 1-2 years experience required as well as experience with EMR. One RN 7-3 (32 hours a week e/o w/e), and one RN 3-11 (16 hours a week e/o w/e).

The 32 hour week position offers full benefits. For immediate consideration apply to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759, 732849-2047 or email resume to rscully@ thepinesatwhiting.org. EOE. (30)

Deli - Full time, part time. Experience is a must for busy Deli/Bakery/Lottery.

Bakery/Lottery could be full time.

Toms River area. 732-286-2665. (30)

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Texas Hold’en Player Wanted Friday’s 5 to 8 p.m. Rt. 530, Whiting, NJ. 732-408-5258.

(27) St. Jude Novena - May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and perserved throughout the world, now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for us. St. Jude worker of miracles, pray for us. St. Jude, help of the hopeless, pray for us. Say this prayer 9 times a day. Say it for 9 days.

By the eighth day, your prayer will be answered. It has never been known to fail. Publication must be promised.

Thank you, St. Jude. RCS. (28)

Yard Sale July 15 & 16 - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 2 Nelson Ct. Holiday City Carefree.

TV, radios, Disney, China, steins, kitchen items, xmas, luggage, bedroom set, glassware and more. (30)

Items For Sale Oak Dining Room Set - Table with 2 12-inch leafs, 6 chairs with China cabinet hutch, $600. 732-928-4605. (27)

Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius.

732-364-7580. (t/n) COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot.

5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac.

Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) WE BUY USED CARS - Any condition, any make, any year. We also specialize in buying Classic Porshe, Mercedes and Jaguar running or not, DEAD OR ALIVE. 609-598-3622.

(29) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc.

Call 917-681-6809. (t/n)

Live-in Detailed Housekeeper Cooking, cleaning, ironing for summer (possibly longer) with references. Friday through Tuesday (have other help). 500 in Mantaoloking. 201-960-0222.

(28) PT Weekend CNA/CHHA - The Pines at Whiting is looking for experienced CNA’s/CHHA’s to provide excellence in care to our residents on our Assisted Living Unit and Skilled Nursing units. If you are looking for an environment that rewards excellence, provides a fun work environment you should look no further! Full Time 3-11. Weekend commitment positions on all 3-11/11-7. Special weekend rates of $14 to $16/hour depending on community. Weekend program requires a commitment of 4 weekend shifts per month. Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (32) Now Hiring in Chatsworth - General Laborers & F/L Operators Needed at Ocean Spray! $11/hr!

Mandatory OT = more $$$ in your pocket! Long-term work & bonuses!

Call 609-387-2900 today!

(30) Job Fair - Wednesday, July 12, 2017, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Immediate interviews. Food Service: PT Waitstaff, Dietary Aides, and Utility Aides(Day and evening shifts). Light refreshments will be served! We have openings for caring, hardworking individuals looking to make a difference in our community Stop in and see what a great place this is to work!

The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 – 732-849-2047. (29) Full Time - Full charge bookkeeper for adult community in Whiting. Proficient in Excel. Knowledge of Tops a plus. Fax resume 732-350-2838. (27) Full or Part Time Laborer/Apprentice - In Jackson. Will train.

Benefits available for full time employees. Call 732-928-2100.

(34) P/T Driving Instructor Wanted - 10 years driving experience.

Clean license, will train. Call 732920-8830 for info.

(29) CDL Driver – PT The Pines at Whiting is currently looking for a part time CDL driver to transport residents to and from our community. This person will be doing local shuttle runs as well as resident day trips. Position requires a CDL license with 16+ passenger endorsement.

Position will work an average of 20-25 hours a week. For immediate consideration apply to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759, 732-849-2047 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. EOE. (30)

Help Wanted

Borough Of Lakehurst - Temporary 90-day Public Works laborer. $10 per hour. Valid DL with good record required. Applications can be obtained at Borough Hall, 5 Union Avenue, Lakehurst, NJ 08733. EOE. (29)

Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n)

Bus Driver - CDL with passanger certification SRPE courtsey bus call 732-505-1081. Leave message call returned to arrange interview.

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P/T Teller - For busy check cashing store in Toms River. Must have banking experience. Reliable 45 years or older person. Call Michele 732-513-5347.

(28) Now Hiring Property Inspectors - FT/PT in your area. Full, free training provided. jim.g59@ comcast.net or msangelabove@ comcast.net. 732-766-4425, 201259-0734. Ask for Mel. (t/n)

Services PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Celebrating 50 years of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com.

See all our anniversary and monthly specials. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732-5003063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Need A Ride - Airports, cruise, A.C., doctors. Save $$$. Senior discounts.

Tom. Save ad. 551-427-0227. (39) Interior and Exterior Painting – Insured all calls returned.

References available. Free estimates. Lic # VH4548900. Tommy call 609-661-1657. (30) Angel Card Readings By Ena 848-227-5424. I can help you with lifes concerns. With God, all things possible.

(29) Experienced, Responsible, Mature Lady - Is looking for live-in caregiver position for seniors in New Jersey. Excellent references. Call Ewa 732-886-9651.

(27) Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725. (30) Live-in Caregiver - With 20 years experience. Seeking employment to care for elderly, to do cooking, showerm medication and cleaning. Excellent references. Call Nelly 732-853-2386.

(301 Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (31) Handyman – All masonry work, repairs, sidewalks, paving, stone, decorative stone, mulch. Call Jerry 732-684-8863. Free estimates.

NJ reg #13VH08709600. (26) The Original Family Fence - A fully licensed and insured company in Ocean County has specialized in unique fence repairs and installations around the Garden State for over 35 years. We want your gate repairs, sectional repairs, and new installation inquiries! No job is too small for us to tend to in a day’s time. Call us today for your free estimate You might just be surprised with what is possible.

NJ LIC: 13VH09125800. Phone 732773-3933, 732-674-6644.

(30) All American Home Health Care All phases of home health care.

Professional, 25 years experience.

Live in, full or part time, or hourly.

Skip the rest, hire the best.Senior discounts. 732-664-3605.

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Services Don Carnevale Painting Specializing interiors. Very neat. Special senior discounts.

Reasonable, affordable, insured. References. Low spring rates. License #13VH3846900.

732-899-4470 or 732-8144851. Thank you.

(27) My 2 Girls Cleaning Service Summer Cleaning Specials - A package to meet all your needs.

Bonded and insured. Same teams.

Please call Donna at 732-9148909 or 732-232-7058.

(27) Buy Direct Flooring Distributers - Direct from mills. Eliminate middle man. Luxury vinal, planking, carpet, remnants, hardwood.

Resistration #13097-1340. Doug 732-504-9286.

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Services

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Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured.

Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n)

All Around Yard And Home Maintenance – Outdoor, indoor work done to your satisfaction. Spring thru Winter. Cleaning, home repairs, yard upgrades, etc. References upon request. Very diligent. Fair estimates.

Eddie Zsoka 732-608-4781. (31)

Autobody Work - $99 any dent big or small, professionally done. We come to you. Serving Ocean and Monmouth counties. 347-744-7409. (t/n) Roofing Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows, gutters. Repairs and discounted new installations. Prompt service.

Insured. NJ license #13HV01888400.

Special spring discounts. Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391.

(28) Nice Polish Lady - Can take care of elderly. Available days. Have car for shopping, doctor visits.

20 years experience. Call Krystyna 732-657-2798.

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All In 1 Handyman/General Contracting - Painting, kitchens, bath, basements, etc. Remodeled, flooring, carpentry, roofing, siding, windows, doors, gutters, etc. “Any to do list.”

No job too big or small, we do it all. $ave - Veterans discount. Call Clark 732-850-5060.

(28) Custom Shelving – Organize your closets kitchen, living room, basement, garage. Solid wood shelving made and installed. Strong, beautiful, affordable. Call Gus’s Woodwork 732-363-6292.

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Geriatric Institute To Present Program At Bartley Healthcare

JACKSON – Bartley Healthcare is partnering with Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus (MMCSC) Geriatrics Institute to host an educational seminar on July 21 at 3 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room at Bartley’s campus, 175 Bartley Road. The presenters will be Claire Verruni, RN and Melanie Vernacchia, APN from Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus. Claire and Melanie will be discussing the benefits of the newly established Geriatrics Institute at MMCSC. They plan to discuss their capabilities and services, and how it can benefit Bartley and the rest of the community.

The MMCSC Geriatrics Institute, which opened its doors in mid-November, provides integrated inpatient and outpatient geriatric services for patients 65 and older. The third floor of Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus houses the inpatient, outpatient, and community education aspects of geriatric medicine, all in one location.

Physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists and audiologists will also be located on this floor to accommodate

United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Needs Volunteers NEW JERSEY – The United States Coast Guard is seeking volunteers to join the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is the uniformed volunteer component of the United States Coast Guard, created by an Act of Congress in 1939. The Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1996 authorizes Coast Guard Auxiliary Personnel is to “assist the Coast Guard, as authorized by the Commandant, in performance of any Coast Guard function, duty, role, mission, or operation, authorized by law.” Presently this Act of Congress is saving the taxpayers an estimated $200 million a year.

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the needs of patients as they transition from inpatient to outpatient care. Further complementing the Geriatrics Institute are the Geriatric Emergency Medicine (GEM) Unit, created to meet the more complex needs of seniors in emergency care, and the Acute Care for Elders (ACE) Unit, an inpatient unit utilizing an interdisciplinary approach to collaboratively develop a pa-

tient-centered care plan.

Anyone interested in attending this seminar should contact Lindsay Constantino, Marketing Coordinator at Bartley Healthcare, at 732-370-4700, ext. 1368 or lconstantino@bartleyhealthcare.com by July 17.

For over 31 years, Bartley Healthcare is a nationally recognized for its geriatric care, providing quality individual focused

memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation and assisted living services for residents on its 25-acre campus in Jackson. Bartley Healthcare is Joint Commission accredited, with special certification for their Memory Care and Post-Acute Programs. For more information, visit the Bartley website: bartleyhealthcare.com or call today at 732-370-4700.

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Smartphones Can Be A Pain In The Neck

By: Rosemarie Daalder, DPT, All-Care Physical Therapy Center’s Forked River Location IS MY SMARTPHONE CAUSING MY NECK PAIN? Within the last few years, more and more patients are arriving at All-Care Physical Therapy with complaints of neck pain. These patients with complaints of neck pain are also becoming younger and younger. Typically, neck pain is seen with an increase in age which makes us wonder; why the change in the age of patients seen with neck pain, and why the increase in the amount seen?

“Text neck” is the term given to this increase in neck pain complaints seen in patients within the last few years. This is especially seen in the younger populations who have had no prior history of neck pain or injury.

So what is ‘text neck’? Text neck is a repetitive strain injury of the neck muscles, the shoulders, and even in the lower back.

This is directly related to our posture when we use our smart devices, like cell phones and tablets. On average, a person may spend 2-4 hours a day using their smartphone. The most common symptoms of text neck may be complaints of neck pain and soreness. Some other presentations of text neck may include headaches, upper back pain that ranges from chronic, nagging pain to sharp spasms, shoulder pain and tightness, and even neurological symptoms that can travel down the arm and into the hand. This is called radiculopathy and originates from a cervical nerve being pinched as it tries to exit the cervical spine.

All of these possible signs and symptoms of text neck can be addressed by a Physical Therapist.

HOW DOES USING MY CELL PHONE OR TABLET HURT MY NECK? Using these smart devices causes us to slouch into a poor posture which causes extra strain on our bodies. Most of the population (79%) between the ages of 18-44 years old have their smartphones on them at all times. Picture yourself looking at your smartphone, maybe it is in your hand right now. Our head drops forward as we look down towards our smartphone. Our shoulders may also lift towards our ears and round forward. This posture changes the natural curve of our cervical spine. We have to admit…some of us can get so involved in our smart devices that time passes right by. An 8-18 year old on average spend about 7.5 hours every day using some type of smart device. Staying in this position for a prolonged period of time can cause misalignment, muscle strains, and wear and tear of our joints.

Three main things occur as we drop our head down to look at our smartphone.

1. Our neck moves forward 2. Our shoulders round forward and may lift towards our ears 3. Our neck muscles and shoulder muscles then contract Our neck muscles have the job of holding up our head throughout the day against gravity. The head is a lot of weight to hold up all day; on average weighing between 10-12lbs. When we move our head 1 inch forward, this can double the load on our muscles. Your chin resting on your chest when looking at your smart phone creates 60lbs of force on your neck. You can see an example of the pounds of pressure placed on the neck as we drop our head forward in the provided picture.

can take every day in conjunction with Physical Therapy.

1. Straighten up-maintaining an upright posture and proper neck alignment will decrease the load and the amount of work our neck and shoulder muscles have to do in order to keep our head up. Using a mirror can help you see your posture and see how it feels to be in a correct, upright posture. Imagine a vertical line tracing down from your ear to your shoulder. This is proper, upright posture.

2. Look forward when using your smart device. Raise your smartphone or tablet to eye level as the example shows in the picture provided. This will allow you to stay upright and in proper alignment.

No more forward head and downward head posture.

Same idea when sitting at your computer. Raise the monitor or lower your chair so that the screen is eye level.

ROSEMARY DAALDER, DPT

The ‘slump position’ that occurs as we relax and browse the newsfeed on our smartphone, not only effects our spinal position but can also have an effect on our breathing.

The slump position restricts our ability to expand our lungs and take in oxygen. Decreasing our ability to take in enough oxygen forces our heart to pump harder in order to circulate our oxygen rich blood throughout our body.

HOW DO WE FIX THIS? Some of the effects of text neck or a forward head posture can be addressed with proper exercises and manual techniques that can provide a patient with long-lasting relief. At All-Care Physical Therapy, the Physical Therapists have the knowledge and experience to treat neck pain in all age populations. They will develop treatment programs based on that individual patient and help them to return to their previous pain-free lifestyles. To improve our neck pain from using our smartphones there are a few steps we

Rosemarie graduated from Delaware Valley College in 2007 Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s of Science in Animal Biotechnology and Conservation and a certification in Animal Assisted Activities and Therapy. During her undergraduate certification in Animal Assisted Activities and Therapy, she worked alongside Physical Therapists treating pediatric patients on horseback. This sparked her interest in Physical Therapy, and she therefore changed her career goal from Veterinarian to Physical Therapist. She continued into her physical therapy education at Rutgers-Camden, UMDNJ, and received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in May 2011.

Rosemarie has had clinical experiences in acute, sub-acute, and outpatient settings, as well as a 14-week pediatric affiliation with HollyDell School. Her areas of interest include sports medicine, joint replacement, manual therapy techniques, evidence based practice, and the neurological and orthopedic pediatric population. Rosemarie believes in patient centered practice by incorporating her patient’s personal goals into her treatment plans.

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE RONEN ROTEM, DDS

The Center For Exceptional Cosmetic & Adult Dentistry

By Robert Verderese Let’s face it, for most of us, there is a certain stigma surrounding the phobia we experience when going to the dentist, whether it’s the awkward feeling of having someone poke around your mouth and inspect your teeth, or the anticipation of potentially painful procedures such as getting a cavity filled or tooth removed. At Rotem Dental Care, Dr. Ronen Rotem, along with his associate, Dr. Mihirgir Bava, are passionate about changing the stigma associated with a dental visit.

The moment you walk into his office, you’ll sense something different about Dr. Rotem’s practice. For one, that proverbial dentist office smell, you know that distinct smell that many of us find repugnant, even nerve-fraying, is completely non-existent.

Instead, you’re more likely to be greeted by the aroma of calming herbal teas, or the smell of hot coffee brewing from a Keurig machine, even freshly-baked chocolate chip cookies!

“We offer care that is warm and welcoming, making every patient we see feel right at home from the moment they walk through the door,” Dr. Rotem says. When you arrive in Dr. Rotem’s reception area, you’ll be greeted by one of

his staff members who knows you by your name. You won’t find a closed window with a placard telling you to sign in on the clipboard in front of you. You’ll immediately notice the atmosphere is relaxing and refreshing.

Once in a chair in the treatment room, you can leave your troubles behind while you sink into a Tempur-Pedic cushion and watch a movie or listen to music. “My goal is for my patients to feel as comfortable as possible in every respect,” Dr. Rotem explains.

Moreover, if you desire an added dose of comfort, Dr. Rotem can help you find complete relaxation with sedation dentistry.

Sedation dentistry is the term used for methods of calming or relaxing patients who experience some form of dental phobia. With some patients, even thinking about going to the dentist or sitting in the dentist chair fills them with acute anxiety. At Rotem Dental Care, Dr. Rotem understands this fear can be very real for you and therefore invests in the training and resources to help those who experience dental-induced anxiety feel calm during their visits.

Various methods of conscious sedation are offered at Rotem Dental Care, including: oral medications such as Valium, intravenous sedation and nitrous oxide. If you choose nitrous oxide as a form of sedation, you can expect to be totally relaxed and calm throughout

the whole dental procedure, yet completely awake.

Dr. Rotem also affords you the option of nap sedation dentistry, which is ideal for procedures that would normally require multiple visits to be condensed into one visit.

He explains the benefits of sedation dentistry in the following way: “Dental sedation has literally changed lives by allowing those who would not visit the dentist (even though they knew they needed to!) to get the dental care they most desperately need.”

Do you hesitate when you smile?

Would you like to increase your self-confidence? Do you want to look your best in social or profes-

sional situations? If so, Dr. Rotem can help you achieve your smile goals through implant dentistry!

A dental implant is a man-made replacement for a tooth root.

They are ideal for patients who have missing or compromised teeth due to gum disease, decay, injury or for those who have missing teeth.

If you are interested in implant dentistry, Dr. Rotem will address all of your questions and concerns about the exact nature of implant dentistry, its many benefits and most importantly—whether you are a potential candidate for them.

Additionally, as a comprehensive practice, Rotem Dental Care offers many other services including: teeth cleaning, dental veneers, invisalign clear braces, filings, extractions and much, much more!

As someone committed to providing excellent, personalized care and services to you and your family, Dr. Rotem offers a Dental Savings Plan to those who have no dental insurance.

“Our Dental Savings Plan was created with one simple idea— that all people should have access to premium dental care, end of story” says Dr. Rotem.

Some of the features of the plan include no yearly maximums, no deductibles and perhaps best of all—immediate eligibility!

The desire to help others spills out of Dr. Rotem’s office and into the community. Once a year, Dr. Rotem sponsors a candy buy-back contest, where local children donate some of their candy to Dr. Rotem who in turn sends the candy to troops serving overseas and pays the children for their generous offering: “I started this program with the intention to at once incentivize kids to donate their candy while at the same time giving our troops overseas a special Halloween,” Dr. Rotem explains.

Practicing in Ocean County for 20 years, Dr. Rotem will be celebrating this milestone with a random sweepstakes. The sweepstakes will run monthly through the end of September and the prize is a balcony cabin for two on the Norwegian Cruise Ship “Escape” with Bermuda as its destination.

Rotem Dental Care is always accepting new patients. To find out more about Dr. Rotem’s expertise and services, check out his website at RotemDentalCare. com or call the office and set up an appointment at 732-341-8500.

The office is conveniently located at 355 Lakehurst Road in Toms River. Dr. Rotem and the rest of his staff at Rotem Dental Care will be more than happy to help you have that beautiful smile you always dreamed of.

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Dear Joel

By Joel Markel

wolfgang puck’s kitchen

A Hairy Recommendation

Dear Joel, My friend got a new hairstyle and I think it’s awful. It’s the kind of cut you’d see on a teen pop star, complete with colored stripes. She thinks it looks great and is raving about her stylist, but I’d like to persuade her to try my stylist who could give her a look that’s more age appropriate.

How do I go about getting her to try my stylist? Do you think I should try a gift card to my salon?

Judy, Brick Dear Hairy, You made me chuckle. Just last night I was looking at some old magazines, remarking at how funny some of the hairdos were. And that’s just not the ladies either. I remember when all the men were getting curly perms. Your friend’s new do is a touchy topic,

because she is so enamored with her new look, but I think your idea is a good one. You and you friend might plan a day of beauty together with your stylist. Just let your stylist play with hair and ask if she’s been thinking about changing it.

You’ll see if she’s willing to try a new look. I asked my wife about this one and the always wise Mrs. reminded me that hairstyles change all the time.

Maybe if you give it a couple months, she might be over looking like the latest pop princess and more like the lady of the house.

Write to joel@preferredcares.com.

His radio show, “Preferred Company” airs on Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. on preferredradio.com a nd 1160 & 1310 WOBM-AM

If you or anyone else is in need of home health care, call Preferred at 732-840-5566. “Home health care with feeling. Joel Markel is President of Preferred Home Health Care and Nursing services inc. serving all of New Jersey in adult, senior and pediatric home health care.”

From SeaTo Shining Sea: Set Off Culinary Fireworks WithThis Fresh, Flavorful Seafood Recipe

By Wolfgang Puck GRILLED TERIYAKI SCALLOPS (OR SHRIMP) WITH GRILLED PINEAPPLE-JALAPENO SALSA Serves 4 as a main dish, 8 as an appetizer For the scallops or shrimp: 16 large sea scallops, or 16 peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp 1 tablespoon chopped mint leaves 1 teaspoon chopped cilantro leaves Extra-virgin olive oil Freshly ground black pepper Kosher salt Homemade teriyaki sauce (recipe follows), or good-quality bottled teriyaki sauce For the salsa: Extra-virgin olive oil, for coating 1 large, ripe pineapple, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch (12-mm) slices 2 large red onions, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch (12-mm) slices 3 green jalapeno chiles 3 red jalapeno chiles, or 3 additional green ones 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro leaves 1 tablespoon chopped mint leaves 1 lime, juiced Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Preheat an outdoor grill.

Meanwhile, prep and marinate the scallops or shrimp: Place them on folded paper towels to blot dry. Thread a pair of skewers parallel through 4 scallops or shrimp. Repeat with the remaining seafood.

Sprinkle mint and cilantro over the seafood. Drizzle generously with oil, and season with pepper; then drizzle with a little more oil.

Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

When the fire is hot, place the cooking grid over the fire and make the grilled pineapple-jalapeno salsa: Carefully oil the cooking grid. Place the pineapple slices on the grid and cook until golden-brown, about 4 minutes per side, turning with long-handled grill tongs. Remove to a clean cutting board.

In a bowl, gently toss the onion slices and jalapenos in just enough oil to coat lightly. Place them on the grid and cook until evenly browned and blistered, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove from the grill.

Protecting your fingers with a clean folded kitchen towel or paper towels, peel off the chiles’ blistered skins; then slit the chiles open and discard the seeds, veins and stems.

On a cutting board, cut the pineapple into 1/2-inch (12-mm) cubes, placing them in a large mixing bowl, and discard the tough inner cores. Cube the onion, mince the jalapenos, and add to the bowl with the remaining cilantro and mint. Add lime juice, and drizzle with olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.

Season the seafood skewers lightly with salt. Oil the cooking grid and grill the skewers over high heat for about 2 minutes per side, brushing lightly with teriyaki sauce to glaze just before they finish cooking.

To serve, spoon the salsa onto individual serving plates.

Using tongs, slide the scallops or shrimp off the skewers onto the salsa. Serve immediately.

HOMEMADE TERIYAKI SAUCE Makes about 1 cup (250 mL) 1/2 cup (125 mL) sake 1/2 cup (125 mL) soy sauce 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons minced green onion, white part only 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger 2 cloves garlic, peeled and grated 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon cold water In a heavy, medium-sized nonreactive saucepan over medium heat, combine the sake, soy sauce, vinegar and honey. Add the green onion and bring to a boil. Add the ginger and garlic. Simmer briefly. If you want a smooth, clear sauce, pour through a fine-meshed strainer.

In a small bowl, stir together the cornstarch and water to make a smooth slurry. Reduce the heat to low and, whisking constantly, drizzle in the slurry and cook until thick and glossy, about 1 minute longer. Refrigerate in a covered container and use within a week.

(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.

Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of July 8 - July 14

By Jeraldine Saunders

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Maintain high standards to gain respect. By remaining ethical you can overcome temporary upsets in the week ahead.

Use your charitable instincts to win over those who have been less than supportive in the past.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Keep your eyes and ears wide open this week. You might learn about recent advances in technology that can improve your productivity. Group meetings may bring about changes that impact your situation favorably.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Remain flexible and poised in the week to come. A significant other might surprise you by suggesting something that is out of character. Be prepared to handle a sudden change of plans where your finances are concerned.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You can elect to be wild or to be wonderful. In the week ahead you may be more ambitious than usual so should be aware of actions that could reflect upon your reputation. Be sure to honor your promises and commitments.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Ambition may rattle your cage. You may feel that it is time to exert your authority but it may be difficult to control the actions of others in the week to come. Focus on being sympathetic and understanding for the best success.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You may have an itch to be inventive. By the end of the week you may have a chance to play the part of an entrepreneur rather than a traditionalist. Avoid gambling

with your resources or acting on a sudden whim.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may be tempted to unleash your enthusiasm and let it run freely in the week ahead. People have confidence in your abilities so don’t let anyone down. Be conscientious when other people’s interests are at stake.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Get right to the point and use dynamic leadership skills in the week ahead. People tend to see you as trustworthy and will listen to your opinion. You might be more influential in a group setting than in one-on-one meetings.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Turn troubles into triumphs. In the week ahead someone might offer a solution that facilitates the achievement of your goals or a suitable compromise.

Examine a problem from a different perspective.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Get your ducks in a row because this week your brilliant ideas will be able to take flight. Take pride in your ability to handle both financial and personal matters with efficiency and a high degree of confidentiality.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): There is plenty to go around. Your heart is in the right place but you should be somewhat cautious about wearing your heart on your sleeve. Share without being overly generous in the upcoming week.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Change your tune to tune-up your outlook. If you can prove you are working for the common good you will be seen as a hero as this week unfolds. You might make a good impression by supporting a charity.

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