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–Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn The Mansion in Brick remains empty.

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – The Mansion Banquet Party Lounge and Nightclub on Cedar Bridge Avenue closed for good on March 31 when their liquor license expired.

The liquor license has been purchased by the management of Brick Plaza, and it could be used onsite for another restaurant establishment, said Mayor John G. Ducey.

The liquor license was renewed by the governing body at the July 11 council meeting with restrictions still in place since The Mansion had become the site of fights, assaults and numerous calls for service to the police for drunk and disorderly offenses.

The restrictions include the requirement that the owners provide uniformed off-duty police officers stationed in front of the premises; that entertainment and serving of alcohol cease at least 30 minutes prior to closing time; the usage of enhanced license scanners; inside and outside security cameras, and more.

Police Chief James Riccio said the restrictions on the liquor license were already in place when (Mansion - See Page 8)

–Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn Brick Police Officer John Gannaio, left, of Warhorse SCUBA, and Ma Deuce Deuce founder Dennis Addesso, right, use the Ruck It walk to bring attention to veteran suicide.

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – Can anything be done to stop the staggering number of combat veterans who commit suicide after they come back home?

Yes, says Dennis Addesso, a former Marine Platoon Sergeant who, along with his brother-in-law John Cohen, co-founded Ma Deuce Deuce, one of the organizations founded to help veterans who suffer from PTSD and combat stress.

In order to raise awareness for the epidemic of veteran suicides, Ma Deuce Deuce held the fi rst annual “Ruck It” march on Sat urday, July 22, when 172 people paid $22 to participate in the 22-kilometer march that ran from Traders Cove Park & Marina in Brick to Seaside Heights.

Many car ried 22-pound rucksacks to symbolize the burdens carried by veterans after they come home.

(Veteran - See Page 4)

Sierra Club Leader Remembered

By Chris Lundy BRICK – Greg Auriemma, the chair of the Ocean County chapter of the Sierra Club, was remembered by friends and colleagues.

Auriemma had gone missing weeks ago while hiking alone in

the White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire. He was found dead, apparently of natural causes.

There had been reports of a powerful storm that had blown through there while he was camping.

He was credited for restarting the

Ocean County chapter of the Sierra Club 20 years ago.

“He brought a lot of people together,” said Helen Henderson, a member of the Sierra Club and the American Littoral Society. He energized people, inspiring them

to take on the challenges inherent in protecting the environment. “He made people feel like anything is possible.”

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making it more accessible, Officer Gannaio said from Traders Cove before the march.

“Many returning veterans suffer from PTSD, whether it’s diagnosed or not, so the biggest thing today is to getting the word out about veteran suicide, that it’s not acceptable,” he said.

Officer Gannaio said it can take two months on average just to get an appointment for a VA (Veterans Affairs) screening.

“It’s a crisis, and many veterans have dependency issues but are not willing to admit it,” he said.

Randy Martinez, 29, was marching for her brother, Brick resident Marine Corporal Gary Bell who died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in March of this year.

“I want to spread awareness for my brother.

He did two tours in Iraq in 2003 and 2007,” she said before the march.

She said her brother was always private and quiet about his time in Iraq, and when she asked him about PTSD he would make jokes.

“I was with him on Sunday, and on early Monday morning he killed himself,” Martinez said. “PTSD is a silent killer. Maybe this could have helped him,” she said.

Corporal Bell was 34, and he left behind a wife and two sons, ages 7 and 13.

“You never think it’s going to happen in your family,” she said. “It’s unreal.”

Since September 2016, Ma Deuce Deuce has hosted numerous community events to raise money that support the fight against the veteran suicide epidemic. Next year’s Ruck It march is planned for September 22.

The Policemen’s Benevolent Association Local 105 was the official rest area sponsor at Mantoloking Fire Department and Barnacle Bill’s, providing water, ice, cool down towels, candy, fruit, and snacks, Addesso added. Everyone along the route took care of the marchers very well.

“It was great to arrive to beautiful smiles and just about anything we needed to carry on to the end,” he said.

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The number 22 is significant because that is the national average of veterans who kill themselves each day, Addesso said. Even the name of the organization comes from the M2 Browning .50 caliber machine gun favored by Marines who refer to it as the “Ma Deuce.” By integrating it with the “22 a day,” it becomes Ma Deuce Deuce, he explained.

“A ruck is a military backpack, and in the years after you transition out of the military, you fill your ruck with a lot of crap, like depression, anxiety, alcohol dependence or rage. A lot of things happen, and I was filling my ruck for 10 years,” Addesso said in a phone interview on the day before the march.

“My peaks plateaued and the valleys were getting deeper,” said Addesso, who did two tours of duty in Iraq in 2003 and 2004.

“My mind and my heart were in the wrong place. My marriage was falling apart. I was snapping at my kids,” he said. “I hoped death would meet me.”

Addesso said that he was on a path to self-destruction due to combat stress until he attended a 5-day program run by Operation Restored Warrior, a faith-based program based in Lake Tahoe, California, and on a horse ranch in Eagle, Colorado.

ORW was founded in 2007 and is run by a team of veterans who have helped over 700 combat veterans for free.

“You let it all out to other veterans who have gone through the same thing. It’s not like talking to some doctor who wants to know what’s bothering you,” he said. “You get assurances and validation from other guys who exactly went through what I went through, who witnessed and took part in carnage,” Addesso said.

He said the program worked for him, that instead of just having his “faith on Sundays,” he is giving God another chance and he feels like he is cured from PTSD. “I’ve dropped my ruck. I have a very strong marriage. I’m fine now, but one of the biggest lies a veteran will tell you is that they’re fine,” Addesso said.

The estimated $7,000 raised from the Ruck It march would be used to help fund another organization for combat veterans, Warhorse SCUBA INC, that provides aquatic therapy. Warhorse SCUBA was founded by Brick Police Officer John Gannaio, a combat Air Force veteran who had nine deployments.

SCUBA diving has positive effects on personnel suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injury, C-spine and other disabilities.

The veterans who participate in Warhorse SCUBA must become SCUBA certified, which normally costs about $650, plus another $350 for –Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn required gear, but Joe Skimmons, owner of Divers Too in Participants head off from Trader’s Cove Park and Avon, gives the organization Marina, over the Mantoloking Bridge, as part of the a “significant reduction,” Ruck It march.

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Continued From Page 1 on the Lacey rail trail, she said he never wavered in his support of the natural environment and the need to keep the trail open space.

He was well versed in the law, and made himself available to help others in their own local causes, she said.

“He will be missed,” she said. “I don’t know who could possibly fill his shoes.”

“He was involved in pretty much every environmental issue in Ocean County in the last 20 years,” Jeff Tittel, the director of the New Jersey Sierra Club, said about his actions. “Whatever the issue was, Greg was a part of it.”

He listed campaigns Auriemma had been involved in, from fighting sprawl, to closing Oyster Creek Generating Station, to keep-

The Brick Times, July 29, 2017, Page 5 ing an eye on Ciba Geigy, to the health of the Barnegat Bay. There were smaller issues, too, such as beach clean-ups and hikes that he was a part of.

When Brick was deciding on purchasing Trader’s Cove, Auriemma was on the forefront of that, and continued to be involved when developers wanted to put a restaurant there, Tittel recalled. He also helped the Metedeconk River be classified as Category One by the state. This protects the river from “any measurable changes in water quality” because of the river’s importance in local ecology, water use, fishing, or recreation. He also spoke out against the Eagle Ridge development plan, that could put as many as 1,800 homes on a former golf course in Lakewood.

“When you drive around Ocean County and you see open space and see the shimmer on the water, that’s his legacy,” Tittel said.

–Photo courtesy Helen Henderson Greg Auriemma (holding Sierra Club sign) and several others at Hands Across the Sand opposing offshore drilling, several years ago at Island Beach State Park.

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Frazier’s First Game As A Yankee

By Chris Christopher NEW YORK CITY - Hundreds of members of the Todd Frazier Fan Club visited Yankee Stadium on Tuesday night.

The object of their affection was the former Toms River High School South and Little League standout who was traded to the New York Yankees from the Chicago White Sox on July 18.

“There are 600 fans here for me. ... 500600 are coming,” he said at a press conference at Yankee Stadium prior to a game against the Cincinnati Reds - the team that drafted the ex-Toms River East American Little League star. “A couple of busloads of fans and two of my Little League coaches are coming. I left 22 tickets for family and friends. They get a little more expensive over here. Just to have my family here to cheer me on...

“I am very excited. It’s a homecoming something you can only dream of. There were 15-20 texts on my phone when I woke up this morning. I can’t be happier. I felt like a little kid last night.”

Playing in the fi rst home game of his career in the Yankees’ famed pinstripes, Frazier started at third base in a 4-2 New York win. Frazier, who grounded into a triple play, was 1-for-2, drew one walk and stranded two runners. He’s hitting .205 with 16 homers, 44 runs batted in 43 runs scored, four steals and a .742 OPS (on base plus slugging) on the season.

Frazier received a fi rst-inning roll call from the New York fans and acknowledged the gesture with a wave of a hand. He retired the game’s initial hitter, fielding a grounder in front of an announced crowd of 44,268 patrons.

“Huge, huge,” Frazier said after the game.

“To play in front of these fans is awesome.

The roll call was very exciting. This is very exciting for me and my family. Hopefully, I will keep it rolling. I love it.”

Frazier’s fi rst at-bat in the pinstripes was one for the books as he banged into a 6-35-6 triple play with the bases loaded in the second inning. Despite the triple play, the Yankees took a 1-0 lead on his grounder to shortstop. He hit seventh in the order.

“I had a big opportunity,” he said. “I will keep plugging away.”

With the Yankees up 1-0, Frazier led off the fifth and ripped a 1-1 pitch between third and shortstop for a single in his second at-bat of the game. He was erased on a force play for the fi rst out of the inning.

With New York in front 3-1 in the sixth, Frazier walked on a 3-2 pitch with two out and moved to second on a passed ball. The inning ended as Tyler Wade grounded out.

Frazier starred on the East American allstar team that won the 1998 Little League World Series. He went 4-for-4, including a leadoff home run, notched the game-winning strikeout and was the winning pitcher in a 12-9 win over a team from Japan that was the Far East and International champion in the fi nal game of the Series.

To celebrate its title, East American was invited by the Yankees to Yankee Stadium

on Sept. 1, 1998 when New York faced the Oakland Athletics. Each Toms River player was introduced to the fans and invited to stand next to his Yankee position counterpart during The National Anthem.

Frazier, a shortstop, wound up standing next to Derek Jeter. Frazier played for the National League against Jeter in the 2014 All-Star Game - the fi rst for Frazier and the fi nal for Jeter. a few days later, Frazier helped the Reds honor the Yankee captain’s final year in baseball in a special pre-game tribute.

“It’s gonna be great,” Frazier said. “I will be taking batting practice where all of the greats played, especially Derek Jeter.”

Frazier said he benefited from his Little League days.

“We were not the biggest team, but we were scrappy,” he said. “We hit more home runs than anyone else. The memories are the friends I made. I still have two bags of pins at home. Playing in front of 40,000 people can only help. We had a home run derby and infield competitions each day in practice. I try to bring that fun on the field even though I am being paid a lot of money.”

A Toms River resident, Frazier said he and his family plan to reside in North Jersey during the season.

“We will live in the Fort Lee area,” he said. “Right now, I will commute until I find a place. I will be stuck in traffic yelling at the steering wheel.”

Frazier’s part of the press conference lasted 13 minutes. Teammate Dave Robertson, a relief pitcher, followed. Frazier, 31, is among the team’s leaders in major-league experience.

“I was traded here for a reason,” he said.

“I’ve gotta step it up and hopefully I will do that. I won’t step on anyone’s toes.”

Frazier said he has spoken with the Yankees’ Aaron Judge, the team’s slugging right fielder.

“I have a great dialogue with him about hitting,” Frazier said.

The game was telecast live on Channel 11, WPIX. One of the broadcasters was Al Leiter, the former Central Regional standout who pitched for the Yankees. Leiter, who graduated in 1984 when he led the Golden Eagles to an NJSIAA Group state title, spoke of the intense rivalry between South and Central.

Upon his arrival in New York, Frazier changed his jersey number from No. 21 to No. 29 as No. 21 is unofficially retired by the Yankees for outfielder Paul O’Neill.

Frazier had worn No. 21 throughout his entire career in honor of O’Neill as he had grown up as a fan of the Yankees.

Frazier said he hoped to speak to O’Neill to gain permission to wear the number.

However, clubhouse manager Rob Cucuzza told Frazier that it would not happen.

Frazier will receive $12 million to play major league baseball this season, according to Spotrac, which reports on athletic contracts. He will likely become a free (Yankee - See Page 13)

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

Holzapfel Sponsors Expansion To “Joan’s Law” Capitol Comments Senator Jim Holzapfel 10th Legislative District, Serving Toms River

NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Senate and General Assembly have passed an expansion of “Joan’s Law” sponsored by Senator Jim

Holzapfel of the 10th Legislative District, to mandate life without parole for murdering a minor, of any age, during the course of a sex

crime. The bill now heads to Governor Christie’s Desk for final approval.

Joan’s mother, Rosemarie D’Alessandro, spearheaded efforts for a law mandating life in prison without parole for the killing of children under the age of 14 during a sex crime. “Joan’s Law” has mandated “no release” in cases involving a minor under age 14. The new bill,

S-607, increases the age limit from 14 to 18 years old.

“I have been fighting for this bill for years to protect all minors from these dangerous predators,” said Senator Holzapfel. “I am pleased the legislature has passed this expansion to include children of all ages.”

Signed by Governor Christie Whitman in 1997, “Joan’s Law” was named for Joan

D’Alessandro, a 7-year-old who disappeared in April 1973 while she was delivering boxes of Girl Scout cookies to a neighbor.

Jose ph McGowa n , a 26-year-old chemistry teacher, pleaded guilty to first-degree felony murder and was sentenced to life in prison for abducting, raping and strangling Joan. In the years since, McGowan, who is still

in prison, has had parole hearings on four occasions.

“Families of the victims should not be subjected to more suffering during the course of a parole board hearing,” said Senator Holzapfel. “There is no justification for ever releasing anyone who brutally rapes and murders an innocent child and that person should never see the light of day.”

Filing Deadline For School Board Candidates Nearing

Freeholder Forum From The Desk Of The Ocean County Freeholders NEW JERSEY – Candidates seeking school board seats have until 4 p.m. on Monday, July 31 to file

their nominating petitions at the Ocean County Clerk’s Office in order to have their name placed on the No-

vember 7 General Election Ballot, according to Ocean County Clerk Scott M. Colabella.

Nominating petitions for School Board can be obtained in person at either the Ocean County Clerk’s Main Office, at the Ocean County Courthouse, Election Services, Room 107 at 118 Washington Street in Toms River, or at the Ocean

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“The Ocean County Clerk’s Office makes every effort to inform potential candidates of approaching filing deadlines,” said Ocean County Freeholder John P. Kelly, who serves as liaison to the County Clerk. “Through the office’s website, social media, and other avenues, County Clerk Colabella provides the information needed by both candidates and voters.”

Colabella noted it was important that candidates get their paperwork in on time.

“This is what guarantees their place on the ballot,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari.

Colabella noted that all Ocean County school districts now hold their Board of Education elections in November.

“A law signed by the Governor in 2014 moved the petition filing deadline for school board candidates from June to the last Monday in July to provide candidates with more time

to submit their petitions,” Colabella said.

A total of 68 school board seats will appear on the November ballot in various school districts throughout Ocean County. A complete listing of all candidates who file petitions for school board will be available shortly after the July 31 deadline at oceancountyclerk.com or facebook.com/ oceancountyclerk.

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Mansion:

Continued From Page 1 he took the reins as chief at the end of 2015, and he decided to keep them because “if we had renewed the license without putting the restrictions in there, we would have been back in the same boat,” he said in a recent phone interview.

If a new family-friendly business opens at the site, Riccio said he would look into lifting

the restrictions, but if it remains a nightclub, the restrictions might remain in place.

When the approval for the liquor license went through, the governing body did not know that The Mansion’s lease had expired, said Mayor Ducey.

“They will be using the liquor license onsite for another restaurant,” he said. “The owners of The Mansion might knock it down for additional parking, but nothing has been submitted yet.”

Business Administrator Joanne Bergin said the owners of Brick Plaza are in the midst of a large-scale renovation that would change the layout and flow of the portion of the site that fronts on Cedar Bridge Avenue.

“The Mansion building is not included in the redesign,” Bergin said in an email on July 17.

The management company for Brick Plaza, Red Bank-based Metrovation, also manages Brook 35 in Sea Girt and The Grove in

Shrewsbury.

Their marketing manager Amanda Cheslock said Metrovation got the 19,000-squarefoot space back in order to make it available to a more “family-friendly” option.

“The question is, what is a viable plan for the back of the shopping plaza? There are conversations taking place with potential businesses for where The Mansion is located, but nothing has been finalized,” Cheslock said.

She said she did not yet know if The Mansion would be partly or fully demolished.

The Mansion is located behind the former A&P supermarket, which has been divided into three retail spaces. Ulta Beauty and DSW footwear occupy two of the storefronts, while a Michaels Crafts is planned for the third.

Renovations were recently completed to the AMC Loews Brick Plaza 10 movie theater that now features plush leather power-reclining seats.

County To Build $8 Million Garage In Manchester

By Chris Lundy MANCHESTER – A large garage that will consolidate two other county operational buildings will be built on Ridgeway Boulevard, officials said.

The Western Facilities Transportation Garage could break ground this year, county administrator Carl Block said. The facility would take the place of two county buildings that are elsewhere. The road department garage is surrounded by municipal buildings near the Jackson Township town hall and cannot expand as it needs to. The transportation department has outgrown the garage on Route 9 in Toms River as well.

The Manchester property was purchased years ago, he said. The planning for the project started around eight years ago.

An ordinance that would appropriate $8 million (fueled by $7.6 million in bonds) to fund the design, permitting, and construction of the building was brought up at the most recent Ocean County Freeholders meeting.

However, there were not enough members available to vote to authorize the spending of the money, so the final reading of the ordinance was put off until the July 19 meeting.

New Hours For Building Department

BRICK – The Building Department will have new extended hours in order to better accommodate citizens who can’t make it there during normal business hours.

The department will now be open until 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of every month: August 16; September 20; October 18; November 15; and December 20.

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LAKEWOOD – Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus (MMCSC) and Safe Kids New Jersey recently hosted a heatstroke awareness event and demonstration at FirstEnergy Park in Lakewood. The event took place as part of Safe Kids Worldwide’s “Never Leave Your Child Alone in a Car” campaign and included a 911 audio recording and parking lot demonstration. With help from the Lakewood Police Department and EMS the demonstration portrayed how quickly the temperature rises inside of a parked car and what to do if you see a child stuck inside.

“Many people are shocked to learn how hot the inside of a car can actually get,” said Sreedar Raja, MD, Medical Director, MMCSC Emergency Department. “On an 80 degree day, the temperature inside of a car can rise 20 degrees in as little as 10 minutes and keep getting hotter with each passing minute. Even cracking the window doesn’t help. Because of this, heatstroke can happen faster than you think.”

A child’s body heats up three to five times faster than an adult’s, making them more susceptible to heatstroke. When a child’s internal

temperature reaches 104 degrees, major organs begin to shut down and when the temperature reaches 107 degrees, the child can die. In the past 19 years, at least 712 children across the United States have died from heatstroke when in a vehicle, and just this year, it has claimed the lives of 12 children.

MMCSC and Safe Kids New Jersey encourage drivers and bystanders to “ACT”, which stands for: A – Avoid heatstroke-related injury and death by never leaving your child alone in a car, not even for a minute. And, make sure to keep your car locked when you’re not in it so kids don’t get in on their own.

C – Create reminders by putting something in the back of your car next to your child such as a briefcase, a purse or a cell phone that is needed at your final destination. This is especially important if you’re not following your normal routine.

T – Take action. If you see a child alone in a car, call 911. Emergency personnel want you to call and they are trained to respond to these situations. Once call could save a life.

Roads To Be Repaved In Lakewood Industrial Park

LAKEWOOD – The Lakewood Industrial Commission (LIC) with the cooperation of the Lakewood Township Committee is repaving several roads in the Lakewood Industrial Park through an arrangement with the Ocean County Road Department. With this arrangement, Ocean County makes road projects available, using their resources, at a lower cost than it would have been otherwise. As a result, the Lakewood Industrial Commission is funding the repaving and receiving work from the Ocean County Road Department at a significantly lower expense.

The roads scheduled to be repaved this

August are Swarthmore Avenue (1,500 feet), Bennett Boulevard (450 feet), Towbin Avenue (3,000 feet) and Oberlin Avenue (3,700 feet).

The repaving is expected to be completed within a month.

Steve Reinman, Executive Director of the LIC, said, “I am very pleased that in cooperation with the Lakewood Township Committee and the County the LIC is able to bring such great value to the many important businesses in the Industrial Park. These repaved roads will make visiting the Park a more pleasant and safe experience for employees and customers alike.”

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Build A Rain Barrel At Ocean County Park

By Sara Grillo LAKEWOOD – A free Build a Rain Barrel Workshop will be held at the Ocean County Park Pavilion, 659 Ocean Avenue (Route 88) on Sunday, August 6 from 9 a.m. and 12 p.m.

In this free workshop, participants will learn how to build their own rain barrel and how to set it up at home. All tools and materials needed for the workshop will be provided at no cost.

A rain barrel is used to collect rainwater from a roof, and is usually placed under a gutter’s downspout next to a home. They can hold around 50 gallons of water that can be used to landscape a garden. Collecting rainwater helps conserve water, prevents basement flooding and reduces pollution in rivers, lakes and streams in our communities.

Early registration is recommended, as class size for the workshop is extremely limited.

Contact Shari Kondrup at skondrup@brickmua.com or 732-701-4282 to register or get more information. Barrels should be able to fit in the backseat of most vehicles, and stand 34

inches tall and 25 inches wide.

The program is being offered as a partnership between the Brick Township Municipal Utilities Authority, Ocean County Parks and Recreation, B.E.A.R. (Boating Education and Rescue) and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.

The project lines up with Brick Utilities’ efforts to carry out the Metedeconk River Watershed Protection and Restoration Plan, which aims to preserve the Metedeconk River as a vital water supply for the region, protect the Barnegat Bay inlet and improve water quality. Stormwater runoff has been identified as the main threat to the Metedeconk River, as it picks up pollutants from roads, parking lots, lawns and other areas in its path to local waterways.

The Metedeconk River is also the primary water source for Brick Utilities, which provides drinking water to more than 10,000 residents in Brick, Howell, Lakewood, Point Pleasant Borough and Point Pleasant Beach Borough.

To learn more about the Metedeconk River Watershed, visit metedeconkriver.org.

Beach Ball-A-Palooza

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation will be throwing a Beach Ball-A-Palooza on Friday, August 4 for all ages from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at the Bayfront Field of the Parks Administration Office, 1198 Bandon Road.

Many beachy themed groups will be joining the event. There will be free pontoon boat rides, nature walks and food trucks added to this year’s event.

Jimmy and the Parrots, a summer themed beach party band and winners of the Entertainers of the Year Award-Trop Rock Music, will provide

live music. The family fun will include games, inflatable rides, crafts and community info. Bring your beach blanket and wear your tropical shirt and enjoy the party. There is no admission fee.

The event is held rain or shine. Pick up the free shuttle at Cattus Island County Park, 1170 Cattus Island Blvd., off Fischer Blvd. Disabled parking is available on site.

For more information, call 1-877-OCPARKS. The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders and Ocean County Parks & Recreation sponsors this family-oriented party. Visit the website at oceancountyparks.org.

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Free Cardiac And Concussion Screenings For Young Athletes

LAKEWOOD – The Matthew J. Morahan III Health Assessment Center for Athletes (MJM) at RWJBarnabas Health will provide free cardiac and concussion baseline screenings to young athletes on Saturday, August 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the 3 West Conference Room at Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus, 600 River Avenue.

The cardiac screening is open to the first 80 athletes between ages 6 and 18. When preliminary testing to identify serious cardiac problems is provided to young athletes, sudden cardiac arrest and tragic deaths may be avoided. Nearly 90 percent of sudden cardiac deaths in young athletes occur during or after athletic activities, and hidden heart conditions are often the cause. Cardiac screening will help to identify players who may require further testing or intervention.

Available to the first 120 registrants, the concussion screening is open to young athletes, ages 5 to 18. Previously, concussion screenings were only available to young athletes ages 10 and above, however, MJM is now able to utilize the new FDA-approved ImPACT Pediatric® concussion screening for

children ages 5 and older. ImPACT Pediatric is an iPad-based computerized test that is individually and easily administered as well as engaging for children, while effectively measuring neurocognitive function.

Having a concussion baseline study for a young athlete can help identify issues in the future. If an athlete is believed to have suffered a head injury, this screening test may be used to evaluate the severity of the head injury and determine when it is safe to return to play.

The Matthew J. Morahan III Health Assessment Center for Athletes provides education, evaluation and assessment of sports injury and sports-related cardiac and concussion screenings. RWJBarnabas Health serves and cares for more pediatric patients than any other health care organization in New Jersey. This program furthers RWJBarnabas Health’s longstanding commitment to the health and well-being of children and young adults.

Screenings are free of charge and a parent or guardian is asked to be present. Registration is required. To register and schedule an appointment time, parents/guardians are asked to email teamlink@rwjbh.org.

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LAKEWOOD – The monthly meeting of NJ Health Care Network, a free organization for anyone in the health care industry, including those who provide ancillary products and services, is Tuesday, August 8 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Harrogate, 400 Locust Street.

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TOMS RIVER – HOPE Sheds Light, Inc., a Toms River-based non-profit organization dedicated to educating families on the disease of addiction, is pleased to announce its partnership with the Jersey Shore Council of the Cub Scouts and the Boy Scouts of America.

“We are thrilled to partner with an organization such as HOPE Sheds Light,” said James Gillick, Scout Executive and CEO of the Jersey Shore Council of the Boy Scouts of America. “Opioid addiction has become an epidemic in our community and we promise to do whatever it takes to help raise awareness on addiction and prevent more lives from being taken by this terrible disease.”

This partnership will give scouts the opportunity to earn a special HOPE Sheds Light badge.

“The objective of this badge follows suit with our mission to raise awareness and educate individuals, families and the community about the disease of addiction and to provide hope and resources towards recovery,” said Ron Rosetto, co-founder of HOPE Sheds Light.

“HOPE Sheds Light is doing great work in the community and we are honored to do our part in helping by offering this badge program to over 4,000 families along the Jersey Shore in both Ocean and Atlantic Counties,” Gillick added.

To be awarded a HOPE Sheds Light badge, the prospective scout must satisfy a list of requirements, questions and/or activities, which include signing the HOPE Sheds Light promise. “This is a promise made by the scout to

remain drug free, stay in school and help make the world a better place to live,” said Stephen Willis, co-founder of HOPE Sheds Light.

Founded in 2012 after co-founder Ron Rosetto lost his son Marc to a battle against substance abuse, HOPE Sheds Light serves to provide help and resources to families affected by addiction. Rosetto, along with co-founders Arvo Prima and Stephen Willis, and a team of board members and volunteers, work year-round to support families suffering from the epidemic of substance abuse that has become widely prevalent at the Jersey Shore in recent years.

Looking to the future, HOPE Sheds Light invites the Jersey Shore Council of the Boy Scouts of America and the entire community to its 4th Annual Celebration of HOPE Walk on Saturday, September 9 on the Seaside Heights Boardwalk. The walk offers resources for family members and friends of those dealing with addiction and substance abuse. The event also highlights inspirational speakers, a Tree of HOPE to remember those who were lost, onsite vendors, a raffle and more.

“It’s a celebration of recovery,” said Arvo Prima, co-founder of HOPE Sheds Light.

“We’re always hearing about the negatives of the disease. But by bringing hope and education to the community, we support each other and those affected. We show that recovery is possible. Together, we help each other.”

To learn more or to register for the walk, visit HOPEShedsLight.org.

NBC Studio Tour

OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation will be traveling to NYC on Thursday, September 28 for a great tour and visit to see the sights. Check out behind-the-scenes of the NBC Production Studio and visit local tourist spots like St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Times Square. The bus departs at 8 a.m. and returns at 6 p.m. to Ocean County Park in Lakewood. The fee is $65 and includes NBC Tour ticket.

To register, send a check made payable to the “County of Ocean” to Ocean County Parks and Recreation, 1198 Bandon Road, Toms River, NJ 08753. Please provide name, address and daytime telephone number, along with program number when registering.

For more information, or to receive a Parks & Recreation Newsletter, call toll free 1-877-OCPARKS or visit our website at oceancountyparks.org

Brick Elks To Host Picnic

BRICK – The Brick Elks Lodge #2151 will host a Testimonial Picnic in honor of Tom Yutko, District Deputy, on August 19 from 1 to 5 p.m. at 2491 Hooper Ave. There will be activities, music by The Echoes, a cash bar and a variety of food, including hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken, pulled pork,

corn on the cob, beans, coleslaw and macaroni salad.

Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door.

For additional information or to purchase tickets, contact John Gagliano at 732-6042556, Bill Caufield at 732-674-6801 or Greg Sheehan at 732-267-4218.

Family Appreciation Summer Picnic

LAKEWOOD – A free family appreciation summer picnic is on Saturday, August 19 at Ocean County Park, 659 Ocean Ave. (Route 88) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Family Success Centers, in partnership with Alive Again Alliance. There will be food, games, music, prizes and face painting.

Contact the NJ Family Success Centers for registration at 732-557-5037.

Faux-Chella Music Festival

SEASIDE HEIGHTS – The CFC Loud N’ Clear Foundation presents a Faux-Chella Music Festival fundraiser on September 16 at Grant Avenue. $25 tickets are available at faux-chella.com or for $35 at the gate.

Performances include: Echoes as Pink Floyd; Tusk as Fleetwood Mac; Hotel California as The Eagles; The Weeklings as The Beatles; and Glimmer Twins as Rolling Stones.

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South coach Ken Frank said he sees Frazier flourishing with the Yankees.

“They are a great fit for him,” Frank said.

“He brings them another winning attitude in the locker room and is surrounded by big time players. He is sort of the older guy now and one thing he knows how to do is win. He fi nds a way to get it done. He is a good team person. Everyone gets along with Todd. They need a little spark and the Yankees will be a spark for Todd, too.

“Todd loves the competition. He plays the game hard and that does not happen with a lot of the young kids. His attitude is the extra tool that makes him better than most.”

On Dec. 16, 2015, Frazier was traded to the White Sox from the Reds. During the 2016 season, he placed second in the MLB Home Run Derby. In his first full year with the White Sox, he fi nished with career highs in home runs, runs batted in and walks. However, he hit a career-low .225 in 158 games. At the time he was traded to the Yankees, Frazier slugged 16 homers and knocked in 44 runs while batting .207 through 81 games.

Frazier through July 22 slugged 164 career homers, had a career batting average of .246, drove in 466 career runs and sped to 62 career stolen bases.

Frank, who nurtured Frazier while he was with the Indians, said he has seen his protege play in the stadiums of the Yankees, the New York Mets, the Philadelphia Phillies, the Washington Nationals and the Baltimore Orioles.

“My favorite stadium is in Philadelphia (Citizens Bank Park),” Frank said. “After the game, they set up food and beverages for those who visited the players and you sit around and chat with the other players.

They treat you very well and they were kind enough to let me into the locker room after the game. It is great to spend time with Todd and the other players. Todd also took me to the dugout where I had baseballs signed.”

Frank said he is not surprised at Frazier’s success.

“I always felt he would be a star or at least get a shot at it,” he said. “He had all of the tools and the personality to go with it. When my dad attended the Little League World Series (in 1998), he said Todd would make it in either Hollywood or professional baseball as he had a great personality and was a good young man.”

The 6-foot-3 Frazier has not forgotten his roots.

“He is one of those guys who will be the fi rst one to come to your side and help you out,” Frank said. “He is a gentleman when he has to be and an athlete when he has to be. Todd does not forget the people who were little parts of his life. I am proud to say I have coached him. I love watching him play and meeting the other players through Todd. The only thing he has not done in the majors is be with a winner.”

Frazier played on the Indians’ Group III state championship teams in 2002 and 2003.

The Brick Times, July 29, 2017, Page 13 “When Todd was in high school, we always used the word ‘composure,’ “ Frank said. “He has kept his composure through good and bad. When he was in a batting slump, he made a positive out of it as he did not let things bother him.”

Frank said he saw Frazier, who also starred in basketball for the Indians, play baseball for the fi rst time as a Little Leaguer.

“He played the game with passion and was happy and competitive,” Frank said. “He was always happy and always competitive.

When he was at South, he would turn it up a notch during batting practice when the (professional) scouts were watching. The more pressure you put on Todd, the better he gets. He likes pressure.”

Frazier was selected 34th overall by the Reds in June of 2007 out of Rutgers University. His fi rst major-league season with the Reds was 2011.

He came up big off the field with the Reds in 2012, saving the life of a man choking on a piece of steak by administering the Heimlich maneuver. Frazier was named the National League’s Outstanding Rookie by the Major League Baseball Players Association in 2012 while with the Reds.

During the 2013 season, Frazier hit a homer for the Reds’ honorary batboy Teddy Kremer, an adult with Down syndrome.

Frazier was a National League All-Star in 2014 and 2015. He was the 2015 Major League Baseball All-Star Game spokesperson.

He won the Home Run Derby in Cincinnati in 2015 when he was with the Reds and captured the Heart and Hustle Award last season with the White Sox. Frazier sparkled at Rutgers where he was named the 2007 Big East Conference Player of the Year after batting .377, posting a .502 on-base percentage and notching a .757 slugging percentage. His 42 homers and 210 runs scored are career records at Rutgers where he played from 2005-07.

“Rutgers was great,” Frazier said. “It was a privilege to play with (coach) Fred Hill Sr. We had a good bunch of guys. We were scrappy. We gave guys a battle. We fought hard. That makes you a better athlete and a better person. Seven guys were drafted with me.”

During 2012, Frazier married his longtime girlfriend, Jackie Verdon, a former Rutgers gymnast. In March of 2014, the couple had their fi rst child, a son named Blake. Their daughter, Kylie Kimberly, was born in December of 2015. Frazier’s name graces the Little League field called Frazier Field House.

The 220-pound Frazier is a fan of Frank Sinatra, who hailed from Hoboken. He often chooses Sinatra’s songs when he steps to the batter’s box prior to an at-bat.

Sinatra music played over the public address system as Frazier stepped into the batter’s box Tuesday night.

Frazier’s brother, Jeff, starred at South and Rutgers and played for the Detroit Tigers. Another brother, Charles, excelled at South and was a Florida Marlins farmhand. Charles Frazier pitched to Todd Frazier during the 2014, 2015 and 2016 Home Run Derbys.

“Jeff and Charles are here,” Frazier said.

“I hope to get my son in our locker room.”

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Those with hearing loss need to take extra precautions to protect themselves from the hazards of home fire. This includes being aware of the availability of flashing and/ or vibrating smoke alarms and having an effective escape plan in place.

Have the proper alerting system: Smoke detectors are not doing their job if you can not hear them. Consider the following statistics: 20 percent of home fires occur between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., yet these fires account for more than half of all home fire deaths. Something to keep in mind: most smoke detectors produce a relatively high frequency (3000 kHz) sound. Recent studies have revealed that this frequency is not particularly effective in waking up children, heavy sleepers, those taking sleeping pills or other medication and those who have had too much to drink.

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JACKSON – Bartley Healthcare is partnering with Holisticare Hospice to host a Bereavement Support Group every other month, beginning on August 16. We are all affected by grief and loss at some point in our lives, and everyone grieves in his or her own way. There are many different forms of grief, but you may want to consider a support group, where everyone gives and takes, and you are not alone.

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

My Brother Was A Secret

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

My oldest brother just passed away; he was an alcoholic for decades. He smoked too. He died with his Chihuahua and wife beside him. It was colon cancer that had metastasized everywhere.

So with a heavy heart I beg you to try one more time, to taper off and stop drinking.

This is the best way to honor Danny’s lifelong struggles. I want him to have a legacy.

By a million miles, he was my favorite brother of the two. In his twenties, Danny was handsome and charming, witty, intelligent and strong. He always had a joke to share and he loved music. He played it very loud on the vintage hi-fi console, which especially annoyed my ‘book face mom’ who would holler at him as if she could obtain higher decibels than Stairway to Heaven, “Daniel turn the noise off!”

Growing up, he was like most guys, had a job, a girlfriend and many skills. He was a very hard worker. Then he fell on hard times in his 30’s and began drinking heavily. He became withdrawn, pessimistic, and more irritable with time. I still loved him, but more from a distance.

I spoke to him last week, he said to me, “Suzy I don’t want to die.”

Confused, I did not ask him this question out loud, but wondered, “Then why did you slowly commit suicide all these years?”

Because alcohol is encouraged in our society, we get the idea that it isn’t dangerous, but it is. It’s psychoactive, addictive and potentially lethal when misused.

My brother was a secret.

Not because we made him one. He simply felt shame. Today, I want him to stand for

something far greater than what he could conceive during his life. Maybe you’ll be inspired to heal yourself. Here are considerations for when you’re ready to taper.

Denial. Looking in our mirror and accepting who you see is difficult if not painful.

Supplements. These can bridge you from addiction to recovery. Gotu kola, L-theanine and magnesium help balance glutamate to GABA. Withdrawal. Quitting cold-turkey is dangerous. A slow taper is best because it allows for GABA receptor down-regulation in the brain to correct itself.

Cheerleader. There needs to be at least one person rooting for you, if only by phone, text or physical presence. These people are scared, alone, afraid and in pain, they just need thought seeds of hope.

Be that for someone.

Recovery Centers. Becoming and staying sober is difficult so look to established clinics and organizations that can help, as long as they are not too aggressive to medicate you with some other drug, and boot you out the door. AA sets the standard: 800-615-3851.

Recovery is the bridge between who you were and who you are. I believe you can, and yes I know it’s hard. It’s hell, but if you’re going through hell, do not stop!

Danny Gurvich is no longer a secret. He gave me an incredible 23-year-old nephew.

Today I am celebrating the life of a very good man, and mourning his passing with you.

With love… November 29, 1958 to July 10, 2017.

(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2017 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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like toy and hobby shops, even hardware stores. I would have your grandchildren make a list of all the places where the monsters live, and then I would have them join you in a ‘monster check’ before bed. You can literally place a checkmark on a list. Then when they get into bed I would tell them to look up and make a wish on each star; one for each person or thing they hold dear. They’ll go to bed with sweet thoughts and you may just get your wish of a peaceful evening.

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By Dina Vicari, Esq. at R.C. Shea And Associates The very necessary but intensive part of your quest to close on your new home will be providing your mortgage representative with all of the financial records and additional information they require. Equally, during a re-finance of your existing home, many of the financial records will be required. In either of these situations, the process is started by the application process and moves through the underwriting process until the loan is clear to close. During this time period which may span from 30 days to several months, depending on the complexity of the loan program, there are several things to remember as to not hinder a smooth closing, which your Attorney can assist with.

First, as an applicant, you never want to open new credit cards, switch credit card balances to new credit cards, or make large purchases on existing credit cards.

Even the smallest of purchases on a new card may open up a much larger available line of credit. This is important to remember when you are paying for movers or looking to purchase new appliances and/ or furniture for your new home. All of these actions can disrupt your income to debt ratio which can be a major obstacle in getting to that clear to close position.

Make sure prior to utilizing any credit that it is discussed with your Attorney and mortgage representative to avoid delays in obtaining clearance to close your loan.

Second, in a situation where you may be re-fi nancing your existing home or purchasing a home that requires repairs prior to closing, make sure all home improvements/repairs that may be on going are complete prior to the appraisal being performed. One of the steps of any loan is to have a formal appraisal completed. To

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Timing of the appraisal should be discussed with your Attorney and mortgage representative to ensure that there are no on-going improvements within the property that would require a re-appraisal that will cost an additional fee.

Third, it is important to make sure you are prepared for closing and have enough money saved to bring to the closing table.

At the time of closing there are lender costs and third party costs, such as payments to insurance companies, surveyors, title companies, home owner associations, tax office, municipal utilities, and many more, which must be paid at closing. It is important to communicate with your Attorney and mortgage lender to review all of your closing costs that you will be responsible for at the time of closing.

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Visit one of the branches to get your program passport, and then attend these programs in Point Pleasant Beach and Lakewood to enter to win a “Star Wars” grand prize.

The Point Beach Branch, 710 McLean Ave., 732-892-4575: The Ocean County Library’s Puppet Show Players’ “Star Wars Stories” at 3:45 p.m. on

August 7 “Star Wars Jedi Training Academy” at 11 a.m. on August 10 The Lakewood Branch, 301 Lexington Ave., 732-363-1435: The Ocean County Library’s Puppet Show Players’ “5-Minute Star Wars Stories” at 3:30 p.m. on August 18.

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By Chris Christopher WEST LONG BRANCH – Chase Stephensen, clutching an award, was surrounded by family and friends.

The recent Lacey Township High School graduate received hugs, handshakes and kisses at midfield after being named the Defensive Most Valuable Player of the game for the Ocean County All-Stars after their 17-8 loss to the Monmouth County All-Stars in the 40th annual All-Shore Gridiron Classic at Shore Regional.

“The award means I hopefully will have a lot of success when I play in college,” said Stephensen, who will play for Kutztown University. “The rest of the defense helped me a lot. My coaches put me in the right spots. The biggest things were to play in my last high school game in front of my family and friends, put on big hits and do my job.”

Stephensen played strong safety for Ocean.

“I had to cover the other team’s tight end,” he said.

With 3:14 left in the first half, Stephensen recovered a fumble at the Ocean 1-yard line.

“Nick Page (of Toms River South) knocked the ball loose and it was on the ground,” Stephensen said. “I saw it on the ground.

A couple of guys dove for the ball and I pounced on it.”

Stephensen pounced on his chance to play for Kutztown.

“I talked to a couple of guys and they enjoyed it there,” he said. “They won their conference last year. When I visited the school, it felt like home to me. I went to a couple of camps there and I felt it was what college should feel like.”

Stephensen, a 6-foot, 215-pounder, played three years of varsity ball for the Lions under coach Lou Vircillo.

“It’s definitely sad to wear the Lacey helmet for the last time,” he said. “I have played football in Lacey since the age of seven, beginning in Pop Warner. I am excited for what’s ahead – college football. It was a privilege for me to play for Lacey and to play in this game.”

Ocean coach L.J. Clark, the Lakewood Piners’ mentor, said he enjoyed working with Stephensen, recruited as a hybrid linebacker-safety.

“He’s tough,” Clark said. “He brings it in every game. I saw him play in (Shore Conference) Class B South during the regular season last fall and he brings his hard hat to work. It was a pleasure to coach him this week. He’s a great kid. He’s a super competitor.”

Adi Palmer, who starred for Lakewood, was named Ocean’s Offensive Most Valuable Player after catching five passes for 55 yards. Marlboro running back Cameron Caorsi was honored as Monmouth’s Offensive Most Valuable Player after rushing for a Classic single-game record 179 yards and one touchdown on 26 carries, turning the artificial surface of Robert E. Feeney Field into a greyhound track. Caorsi will attend Brookdale Community College, which does not have a football team.

Keyport player Zach Frick was named Mon-

mouth’s Defensive Most Valuable Player.

Monmouth, which led the game from start to finish, took a 6-0 lead with 1:49 left in the first quarter when running back Paul Reed of Asbury Park caught a 5-yard screen pass on the left sideline from St. John Vianney’s Matt DeGennaro. Freehold Township’s Tyler Schulman kicked the extra point for a 7-0 lead after Monmouth drove 60 yards on 12 plays.

Schulman pushed the lead to 10-0 with a 29-yard field goal with 8:59 to go in the first half. Caorsi made it 16-0 with 10:44 left in the third quarter, scoring on a 3-yard touchdown run; Schulman’s PAT put Monmouth up 17-0.

Ocean sliced its deficit to 17-6 with 4:12 to go in the game when Anthony Costanza of Brick Township tossed a 12-yard touchdown pass to Hayden Frey of Point Pleasant Boro.

Costanza connected on a pass to Central Regional’s Mike Bickford for the two-point conversion, producing the final score.

GRID GOSSIP: Caorsi broke the record of 161 yards set by Joe (The Jet) Henderson of Freehold in 1986.

Monmouth, which leads the series 21-181, snapped Ocean’s three-game winning streak.

Former Brick Township assistant coach Bob Spada and ex-Matawan mentor Butch Britton were inducted into the Shore Coaches Football Foundation Hall of Fame during a halftime ceremony. Spada was a part of 18 Brick championships. The SCFC presented the game.

The game’s public address announcer was Tommy Farrell, a former Monsignor Donovan (now Donovan Catholic) player.

“I can’t believe it’s been four years since I played in the same game and served as a captain for Ocean County,” the former Griffin said on his Facebook page.

Farrell’s father, Tom, is the superintendent of the Shore Regional High School District.

He played and coached football for the Griffins. He coached football at New Egypt where he served as principal before becoming a Shore administrator. Young Farrell played football for the Griffins.

Carol Frank Brown and her husband, Donovan Brown, hosted a fettuccine dinner at their Brick home during the several days of practice prior to the game. It was for Brick players and their Ocean County teammates.

“It was so much fun to see them together as friends and not as foes!” Frank Brown said on her Facebook page. “Lots of laughs!! Go Ocean!!!”

Ocean assistant coach Len Zdanowicz Jr., the Brick Green Dragons’ mentor, participated in his sixth Classic with six of his players.

Zdanowicz Jr. played center for Ocean, representing the Green Dragons in 1990.

“I look back on the numerous friendships that I made with my ‘sworn enemies’ from neighboring towns and feel so grateful for the opportunity given to me by my coaches,” he said. “Thank you coach Wolf (Warren Wolf, then Brick’s head coach), Jim Calabro and Kevin Campbell (Brick assistant coaches).”

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE One Stop Shop Orthopedics At Northeast Spine And Sports Medicine

By Michael Vandenberg If you’re experiencing pain, the last thing you want to do is travel all over to try and find the best treatment. Would acupuncture be the best route?

Physical therapy? Or perhaps you may need to see a surgeon? At NorthEast Spine and Sports Medicine, started by brothers Dr. Lambros Lambrou and Dr. Dimitrios Lambrou, you can find those treatments and many more under one roof, at any one of their locations. I spoke with Dr. Lambros Lambrou about them and their one stop shop facilities.

The story of NorthEast Spine and Sports Medicine began when the brothers were both in high school. “We knew that we wanted to do something big together,” said Dr. Lambros Lambrou. They wanted to help people while owning their own business. The brothers thought about being pharmacists or perhaps dentists, but eventually decided on their original idea of being chiropractors. After all the necessary licensing and schooling, they worked together for a year at a large chiropractic practice in Red Bank to polish their skills. In April 2001, when Dr. Lambrou was just 24 years old, they opened their first practice together in Pt. Pleasant.

Next came the Jackson office (pictured) in March 2004, and others soon followed.

Today, NorthEast has five offices total, including Aberdeen, Manchester, and Barnegat. On

staff are four sports medicine specialists, one orthopedic surgeon, 13 chiropractors, 14 physical therapists, five acupuncturists, one athletic trainer, and many more, making a total of 82 employees throughout the five facilities.

They even plan on opening an ambulatory surgery center in Lakewood in August.

Such a diversified staff of professionals allows NorthEast to have quite a large variety of treatment options for its patients. If you’ve got back pain, for instance, don’t go to three or four different doctors trying to find the best remedy.

At NorthEast, if they don’t have an answer, it doesn’t exist.

What’s more, all of their offices carry the same specialties, so you won’t have to drive too far for the care you need. Specifically, NorthEast provides orthopedic surgery, interventional pain management, physical therapy, sports medicine, chiropractic, acupuncture, cold laser, interventional pain management, and much, much more. “We are the only fully integrated brand that offers complete or thopedic care, from all conservative methods to surgery for the extreme cases,” said Dr. Lambrou. “No one else in New Jersey does this.”

At NorthEast, being able to offer all of these services is just part of doing whatever it takes to help patients get their lives back. “The vicious cycle of pain hinders all activities of one’s life, from being

able to get to work and pay bills, spending time with loved ones, recreation, exercise, and even household chores,” said Dr. Lambrou. Using all the medical tools in the field to erase the burden of pain and change these people’s lives is the most rewarding part of his job. Dr. Lambrou cited countless examples, like the patient that can finally exercise again to maintain a healthy weight, “or their cardiologist is happy because their blood pressure is down to normal since they were able to star t walking again,” or they didn’t have to cancel that family vacation because they can finally sit on a plane for a long amount of time.

Perhaps the most memorable case in particular to Dr. Lambrou was a sister of a patient who came all the way from South Korea to get interventional pain management, epidurals from Dr. Hsu and Dr. Franz. “She stayed here for some time and then went back to her home country a different person,” remembers Dr. Lambrou. “You could clearly see how all of humanity, regardless of race, color, and creed is exposed to suffering in the same way,” and, by the same token, can get life-changing treatment.

The overall experience getting such treatment with NorthEast Spine and Sports is made as convenient as possible. Since most patients need to visit the office three times a week, they

Dr. Lambros Lambrou make sure to manipulate the schedule so there are virtually zero wait times. Rehabilitation is a commitment, but it shouldn’t be burdensome.

Also, if a patient is upset with, for example, a bill, they will personally get a phone call from a doctor. “The patient must always know and realize the doctor is willing to help in any capacity,” he assures us.

And those forms you’re used to seeing as a new patient? You can fill them out online ahead

of time and avoid the hassle of doing it at the office.

With convenience like that, why not make an appointment with NorthEast Spine and Sports Medicine? Check out their website, northeastspineandsports. com today for all of their offices’ phone numbers, as well as lots of information on services and treatments. “It’s the positive change that we have in a person’s life that makes us proud to do what we do on a daily basis, consistently,” said Dr. Lambrou.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of July 29 - august 4

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): The competitive spirit is cranked up in the week ahead, but that doesn’t mean you must be cranky. Remain objective and don’t let your emotions rule your head as the week progresses. Focus on using your creative flair.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Put social outings and purchases on hold the first half of the week. You are always delighted to have someone else along for the ride, but might find that breaking the ice to make new friends is an uphill battle.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Polished manners and etiquette will conquer a lack of enthusiasm from others. An air of formality may permeate social activities this week, but you will shine in a crowd when you discuss new concepts and trendy ideas.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your heart is bigger than your wallet. As this New Moon unfolds a heartrending story may tug on your conscience but it isn’t wise to be too generous. Don’t be cornered into making a financial commitment this week.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The New Moon in your sign may motivate you to begin something new. You may feel more competitive than usual as this week unfolds. A partner may encourage you to lead the way, but others may resent your take charge attitude.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): When you are upfront about wants and needs, you can strike a suitable compromise. In the week to come new horizons may appear that you can aim for with simple changes in the way you communicate with others.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may have

your head in the clouds, daydreaming of what could be. Today’s New Moon could very easily mark the beginning of a month in which you are more determined to achieve your goals. Avoid extravagant spending.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Today’s New Moon could mark a new start in your pursuit of career objectives. In the week ahead you may sort through impressions and insights gathered from numerous personal contacts. It is who you know that counts.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You might be caught between a rock and a hard place in the week ahead. Be on your best behavior and give no one a reason to criticize your work or performance.

You can’t spend money to make more money.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): It is best to keep your mouth shut when the fur is flying. Unsettling frictions could put you on your guard in the week ahead. A whisper of doubt might make you suspect that someone is not completely on the up and up.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The New Moon in your opposite sign might illuminate relationship issues. The ability to communicate clearly is at its best during the next few days. Present your ideas and clear up ongoing issues as the week goes by.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): It isn’t necessary to compete on the job to command respect. In the week to come you may gradually grow to understand that the people you work with or meet in a group setting are all squares connected in the same quilt.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Summer’s Bounty: When Tomatoes Ripen Past Their Prime, Try Drying Them In The Oven

By Wolfgang Puck

Yes, I have to admit it: I played a part in the great sun-dried tomato craze of the 1980s. Guests at my original Spago location above Hollywood’s Sunset Strip could enjoy sun-dried tomatoes on pizzas, in pastas and salads, and as part of the sauces or garnishes for grilled or sauteed foods. From their gemlike, deepred color to their chewy texture to their almost candy-sweet f lavor, they were irresistible. But while sun-dried tomatoes continue to be every bit as popular today, far fewer food lovers now consider them a novelty.

You might wonder, however, why I would be so enthusiastic about dried tomatoes at a time of year when so many people are enjoying fresh sun-ripened tomatoes. But that’s exactly the point.

Right now, even if you have just a few tomato plants in your garden or on your terrace, or you visit the farmers’ market weekly and give in to the temptation to buy an assortment of the beautiful heirloom tomatoes you see on display, you may fi nd it hard to use them all before they ripen past their prime. That’s when it makes sense to start drying them.

But few people have the terracotta tile roofs on which tomatoes were originally sun-dried centuries ago in Italy - let alone the reliably sunny, dry climate you would need to ensure that the tomatoes don’t go bad before they dry. That’s why I would like to share my favorite method for preparing dried tomatoes in the oven.

I must admit that I like my oven-dried tomatoes even more than many packaged sun-dried products. Why? The simple reason is you can’t always be certain of the quality you’ll get when you buy them in a package, while oven-drying ensures that you control the quality from the moment you select and buy the fresh tomatoes, through the drying process, to the point at which you use them. Oven-dried tomatoes also tend to be a bit more moist and plump than most sundried ones - though that also means that they should be stored in the refrigerator and used within two to three days.

Oven-drying also gives you the opportunity to season the tomatoes to taste before the drying begins, enhancing their flavor even more. As you’ll see in the recipe, I like to sprinkle them with a little fresh thyme along with salt, pepper and a small touch of sugar to highlight their natural sweetness. If you like, use a different herb such as oregano or rose-

mary, and feel free to add a touch of spicy red pepper flakes.

Keep making new batches through the rest of the season, extending your enjoyment of summer’s tomato bounty while it lasts!

OVEN-DRIED TOMATOES Makes about 1 1/4 cups (310 mL) 12 medium organic sun-ripened Roma tomatoes, about 2 pounds (1 kg) total weight 3/4 cup (185 mL) extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra as needed 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves 6 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon sugar Preheat the oven to 250 F (120 C). Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to a boil. Fill a large mixing bowl with ice and water and place it near the stove. With a small, sharp knife, score a shallow X in the flower end of each tomato.

Carefully add the tomatoes to the boiling water and blanch them until the skin begins to wrinkle and peel back from the score marks, 15 to 30 seconds.

With a wire skimmer or slotted spoon, immediately transfer the tomatoes from the boiling water to the bowl of ice water.

Drain the tomatoes and, starting at the scored X, peel them, using your fi ngertips and, if necessary, the knife. With the knife tip, cut out the cores. Cut the tomatoes lengthwise into quarters and, with your fi ngertip, remove the seeds.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the tomato quarters on top, cut side down. Drizzle the 1/4 cup (60 mL) of the oil, sprinkle the thyme, and scatter the crushed garlic cloves over the tomatoes. In a small bowl, stir together the salt, pepper and sugar, and sprinkle the mixture evenly over the tomatoes.

Bake the tomatoes until they begin to shrivel and have darkened to a deep red color, about 1 hour. Remove from the oven and set aside.

When the tomatoes are cool enough to handle, transfer them to a nonreactive container. Pour the remaining 1/2 cup (125 ml) of olive oil over the tomatoes, adding more as needed to cover them completely. Cover the container airtight with a lid or plastic wrap. Refrigerate and use as needed within two to three days.

(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2017 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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