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By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Residents expressed strong concerns about the increase of rental properties in the township as compared to a few years ago.

Strong words were also used to describe a lack of code enforcement in the community during a recent council meeting.

Rae Ann Walker noted during the public comment period that the number of rentals had jumped considerably in the last two years and asked if

there was a township regulation regarding the duration of time such a property could be rented.

“We have 800 rental properties currently and in 2014 we had 161,” Walker said, expressing concern that the situation was getting out of hand.

“I understand that rentals are necessary but it is causing several areas in the township to be turned into investment properties,” Walker added.

Township Attorney Jean Cipriani said there were no regulations on the township books “as to how

long they can stay. There are separate state and federal laws that address that.”

Council vice president Ann M. Updegrave, who chaired the meeting in the absence of Council President Kenneth J. Bressi, said “people have a constitutional right to rent. We are looking at the situation.”

Walker continued: “My other concern is of a situation that happened in New York where (Residents - See Page 4)

Sierra Club Leader Remembered

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–Map courtesy Ocean County The area in yellow is being purchased by the county. It will join the portion in green, that is already owned by the county.

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – The Freeholders voted to purchase several tracts of land to preserve it as open space.

One patch of land straddles Manchester and Jackson. The other is in the Bamber Lake section of Lacey.

The Manchester

and Jackson property is 182 acres that was previously mined by Stavola, Freeholder John Bartlett said. It could have been only about 20 homes built on the property. There are about 200 acres to the north of it that the county already owns.

These 182 acres would

join that area of undeveloped land.

The property was described as Block 22501, Lot 1 in Jackson, and Block 62, Lot 31 in Manchester. The purchase price was not to exceed $2,415,000, plus up to $9,000 for property tax adjustments. It is across from the Pine Barrens

Golf Club on South Hope Chapel Road.

The price was very attractive to the county, Bartlett said. Additionally, the purchase is eligible for a reimbursement for half of that by the U.S. Department of Defense.

This is because the land (Land - See Page 5)

–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.

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 m issi ng week s ago wh ile h i k i ng 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.

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special interest groups came in and were later indicted for voter fraud. We have 98 rentals on Whitesville Road alone. Green Valley has 51 rentals.”

Walker mentioned a practice of private pools being rented to residents and that she had called the Ocean County Health Department about the matter.

Cipriani said that a cease and desist letter had been sent out to the party involved.

“It is a commercial use not permitted in a residential area,” Cipriani said.

“Everything going on here is a quality of life issue,” Jeff Riker of Walter Drive said. The 25-year resident of the township said he was planning to move out when his last mortgage payments were paid because of a lack of code enforcement which has allowed areas of the community to look unsightly and fall into decline.

Riker said properties on both sides of his home have become unsightly and blames the township’s code enforcement office for not stepping up to correct the situation.

“Enforcement in this town sucks. No one is taking ownership of this problem and it is getting out of control. I heard two building inspectors walked out. Faraday Avenue has a problem with prostitutes.

In 25 years we’ve never had a problem with something like that. I don’t blame the police but these are areas that have become run down.”

“Someone dumped a bunch of asphalt and dirt the other night on Edison Avenue.

If you don’t think there is an enforcement problem in this township then you need a cup of coffee,” Riker told the governing body.

“No means no. You have to tell those responsible to stop what they are doing.

Things have been shifting very fast in this township with a lack of enforcement,”

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Continued From Page 1 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.”

First encountering Auriemma in her struggle against development 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.”

Riker said to the applause of several audience members.

To a question regarding whether the township’s master plan had been recently updated to address such concerns Cipriani said that while there had been no recent changes to it, the governing body planned to examine it in the near future.

Councilman Robert Nixon said that members of the zoning board were appointed by the council and made recommendations about changes in codes.

Eleanor Hannum said her husband’s business office in the township moved out of the community because of deplorable conditions surrounding the area including debris and unsightly conditions at a vacant Burger King.

Hannum described the area of County Line Road as having become “very blighted. Not the road itself but the area is not being taken care of. You can’t get people to do what you feel they should do so you often feel you should do it yourself.

I called the state and the Ocean County Health Department. For my husband to move his business out of this town was not an easy decision and was costly.”

The resident noted a situation of a Lakewood school that borders Jackson which has debris on the grounds. “That school is a mess.” Hannum said, adding that she had contacted Lakewood’s mayor about the situation which she said impacts property value by those across from it in Jackson.

“Why can’t you look at County Line Road and see the problem in that area?” Hannum asked the council.

Councilman Barry Calogero responded to a question about whether zoning board business had been delayed due to a lack of zoning board members attending meetings, saying “while these are all volunteer boards this is a very critical board and once a member is appointed the must take it seriously.”

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

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Semper 5K Returns To Seaside

By Chris Lundy SEASIDE HEIGHTS - The Semper Five Marine Corps Charity 5K will be held on Sept. 16.

The 5K run/walk will start at 9:30 a.m.

The 1 mile fun run/walk will start at 9 a.m. The starting location is the Beachcomber, located at 100 Ocean Terrace.

The course will take participants along

an oceanside view.

The $45 entry fee includes a long sleeve ¼ zip and under armour t-shirt. The fee increases by $5 after Sept. 9. Proceeds from the event will go to the Marsoc Foundation, which raises money to support Marines and their families.

For more information, or to register, visit SeasideSemperFive.org.

Land:

voted for two decades ago.

A municipality has to approve of the purchase before the county buys it, Bartlett said, in case they had other plans for the land. Often, the purchases are used to create contiguous open space to protect resources, such as drinking water.

“When an opportunity comes about that looks good, we jump on it,” he said.

In related news, Jackson gave the county a lot of property described as Block 16901, Lot 23. This is land along Route 571. It was acquired by Jackson during a tax foreclosure. They had no use for the land except to widen the road if it needed to be widened in the future. So, the township gave it to the county.

Continued From Page 1 helps provide a buffer for the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.

The Lacey properties are described as Block 4029, Lots 2, 4, 5, and 10. The total cost was not to exceed $51,000, plus $400 for property tax adjustments.

They are made up of several privately owned lots that became available, Bartlett said. The total area of the new lots is 2.4 acres. This adds up to 1,700 acres in the area that is already preserved.

The money comes from the Ocean County Natural Lands Trust Fund. This is money generated by an open space tax residents

Send Con�idential Tips To Jackson Police Tip Line

JACKSON – The Jackson Police Department has a confidential tip line to receive crime or suspicious activity information from concerned citizens.

Call 732-833-3032 to reach the tip line.

The tip line will be answered by a voice mail system and reviewed by a detective.

All contact information will be kept confi-

dential and you will receive a return call if requested. You may also leave crime or suspicious activity information anonymously.

Remember, this tip line should not be used for crimes in progress or emergencies that require an immediate response. If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1. Any non-emergency calls dial 732-928-1111.

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JACKSON – Faith Bible Church meets at 11 a.m. each Sunday at Jackson Liberty High School, 125 N. Hope Chapel Road. They meet Sunday evenings at 6 p.m. at the church, 341 E. Veterans Highway. For more information, visit fbc-jackson.org.

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County To Build $8 Million Garage In Manchester

By Chris Lundy M A NCHESTER – 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.

County Aims To Make Road Curves Safer

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – High friction curve treatments are going to be instituted at several busy roads to improve safety, Ocean County engineer John Ernst said.

High friction curve treatments help tires grip the roadway better and lead to fewer crashes. They will be installed on curves on the following roads: • Lacey and Waretown: Route 532 - Waretown Road and Wells Mills Road • Manchester and Lacey: Route 614 Lacey Road and Lacey Road East • Berkeley: Route 618 Dover Road • Plumsted: Long Swamp Road and Brindletown Road • Toms River: Dock Street Point Pleasant: River Road and Arnold Avenue • Jackson: Freehold Road The ordinance to install these treatments, which would be paid for with $5 million in bonds, was brought up at the most recent Ocean County Freeholders meeting.

However, since there were only three Freeholders in attendance, they could not vote on the measure because four members are needed.

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

Dancer Bill Allowing More Retired Officers To Carry Firearms Becomes Law Capitol Comments Assemblyman Ronald Dancer 12th Legislative District, Serving Jackson

NEW JERSEY – More retired law enforcement officers can legally carry fi rearms under legislation signed into law by Gov.

Chris Christie. Sponsored

by A s s e mbly me n Ron Dancer, Declan O’Scanlon, Parker Space and Assemblywoman Gail Phoebus,

the bill (A2690/S1944) expands the list of retired law enforcement officers eligible to receive a handgun carry permit.

“It makes sense to allow these men and women to continue to car r y f irear ms,” said Dancer (R-Ocean). “They spent their careers fighting crime and keeping people safe.

They know the laws and

can handle weapons.”

In 1997, then-Gov. Christie Todd Whitman signed a law allowing retired police officers to carry concealed weapons in response to the murder of a retired policeman who attempted to stop a car-jacking at a Newark cemetery. The new law includes the following retired full-time officers: special agents of the Division of

Taxation; Human Services police officers; New Jersey Transit police officers; campus police off icers; state park and conservation officers; Palisades Interstate Park police officers; Burlington County Bridge police officers; housing authority police officers; juvenile corrections officers; parole officers and railway police officers.

“Tragedies such as the Colorado theater shooting could have been stopped if a police officer, retired or otherwise, was present and armed,” said O’Scanlon (R-Monmouth). “This will add to the number of trained and qualified people prepared to defend and protect the public. We’re expanding the pool of qualified people to help keep us safe.”

Do Some Research Before Making That Charitable Contribution

Freeholder Forum From The Desk Of The Ocean County Freeholders

TOMS RIVER – High pressure tactics, emotional appeals and mail solicitations bordering on harassment are all part of the well thought out schemes by fake charities looking to fleece you out of your hard-earned cash.

But, with a little bit of research and familiarization of a non-profit you might be considering making a contribution to, your charitable contributions will get into the right hands where it will do the most good.

“The Ocean County De-

pa r t ment of Consu mer Affairs is working to make sure our citizens do not get ripped off by unscrupulous scam ar tists looking to make a buck on the backs of legitimate charities,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari, who is chairman of Consumer Affairs for Ocean County. “Consumer Affairs staff is available to help answer questions on scams and whether a charity is legitimate.”

Vicar i noted that the Department of Consumer Affairs also has a check-

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list available that can help residents when they are deciding on a charity for a donation.

Checklist information includes the following things you should know: • Know your charity. Never give to a charity you know nothing about. Ask for literature and read it.

Ask quest ions. Honest charities encourage you to do so.

• Do not be misled by a familiar name. A dishonest charity will often have an impressive name or one that closely resembles the name of a respected, legitimate one.

• Demand identification.

Always ask to see identification for both the solicitor and the charity. Be suspicious of anyone who can’t respond satisfactorily. All solicitors must disclose whether they are a volunteer or a paid solicitor.

• Bewa re of tele phone solicitations. Ref use to commit yourself over the phone. Ask to be sent written information.

• Do not be seduced by

emotional appeals. The hard luck story is a favorite of fraudulent operators.

• Do not succumb to pressure. No legitimate organization will expect you to contribute immediately, even if you have given in the past.

• Check out mail solicitations. Mail solicitations often come with a trinket or other item which you are told you can keep if you contribute. Federal law however says that unless you asked for the item, you may keep it without making a contribution.

• Ask about professional fundraisers. Ask the solicitor if a professional fund-raiser is being used and if so, what percentage of the total money will actually go to the charity which is asking for your help.

Vicari noted that Ocean County is home to the largest senior population in the state making it attractive to scam artists looking to prey on the elderly.

“We continually encourage our seniors and all of

our residents to not give out their credit card numbers to strangers over the phone, keep track of their donations, ignore harassing letters and don’t give cash,” Vicari said. “We want all of our citizens to be protected under the consumer laws. We especially want our older residents to be aware that scam artists are out there and looking to take advantage of them. We are doing our best to protect them.”

He added seniors are often targeted for solicitations that appear to be attached to their benefit programs like Social Security and Medicare.

“These programs will not solicit donations from recipients,” Vicari said.

If you would like more information on whether a char it y is registered, whether it uses a professional fundraiser or has a history of complaints, contact the Charities Hotline at 973-504-6215 or contact the Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs at 732-929-2105.

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Jackson School District Offering Evening Summer Registration Appointments

JACKSON – The Jackson School District has scheduled a series of evening appointments for parents who need to register their children in the Jackson School District for the coming school year.

Evening registrations will be held on August 2 and 16 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Administra-

tion Building, 151 Don Connor Blvd. Spanish translators will also be available during these evening registration sessions, which will be run on a first come, first served basis. No appointment is necessary.

The district is also encouraging parents who need to register children for the coming school

year to make an appointment as soon as possible, and at least by August 17.

“We want to be as prepared as possible for the coming school year and that means making sure we register students as early as possible,’’ said Assistant Superintendent of Schools Nicole Pormilli. “We have multiple staff

members who work diligently all summer to accommodate our registrations, but if we have a flood of requests at the end of the summer, it is a challenge.’’

Parents and guardians who wish to register new students are asked to call to make an appointment as soon as they know they need to register their child to attend the Jackson School District, and at least before August 17.

If a parent does not call for the appointment before August 17, the district cannot guarantee the student will be able to attend on the first day of school.

All parents and guardians must call the district registrar at 732-833-4661 to make an appointment for a daytime appointment. Appointments are not necessary for the evening sessions.

Registration forms and requirements are available on the district website by selecting the “For Parents and Students” tab, then the “Registering Your Child’’ link.

Social Security Retirement Seminar

JACKSON – On Thursday, August 10 at 6 p.m. the Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will be hosting William Berg, financial advisor with Waddell and Reed. Social Security is our country’s largest single federal program and the sole means of support for many retirees. In an era where pensions are becoming rare, Social Security offers retirees an important source of income. However, many retirees make the same mistakes when filing for their Social Security benefit. Mr. Berg will offer information that will help retirees make the best decision regarding their Social Security benefits.

Registration required. Spots are limited. To register in-person, visit the information desk on the second floor. If you would like to register by phone, dial 732-928-4400 and press option 4 on the phone menu. If you would like to register online, please visit our website at theoceancountylibrary.org and click “Events and News.”

The OceanCares Foundation

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

Some of the services the Foundation has funded include: Pet Therapy Art Therapy Program Equine Therapy Food Pantry CREST Closet (personal hygiene/clothing for consumers in need) Consumer Socialization Programs Consumer Gardening Programs Program Enhancements Continuing Education Workshops for OceanMHS Staff and other Mental Health Professionals If you would like to continue to learn more about the OceanCares Foundation, OceanMHS or how you can get involved, please connect with us at OceanMHS.org or call 732-3495550.

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732.730.1700 –Photo courtesy Plumsted Township Township Clerk Dorothy Hendrickson swears in new Plumsted Police Officer Christopher DeDeyn surrounded by members of his family and township officials.

PLUMSTED – The Plumsted Township Committee approved the hiring of Christopher DeDeyn as the newest member of the Plumsted Police Department during a recent meeting.

DeDeyn took the oath of office administered

by Township Clerk Dorothy Hendrickson while his father held the bible. He was surrounded by members of his family, Mayor

Jack A. Trotta, Deputy Mayor Eric A. Sorchik and Committeemen Herb Marinari and Larry Jones.

Committeeman Larry Jones was also sworn in during the same meeting. The Republican will serve the unexpired term of Michael C. Wysong, who resigned earlier this summer and whose term will end on December 31.

Jackson Recreation Basketball Registration

JACKSON – The Jackson Department of Recreation will offer 2017-2018 basketball for children of all ages from November to February.

Beginners: Kindergarten & 1st Graders, Boys & Girls Co-Ed League. Beginners will have one hour of gym time on Saturdays with their coach. The first half hour will be instructional led by their coach and assisted by our teen referees, and the second half hour will be game play.

Training League: 2nd & 3rd Graders, Boys & Girls Co-Ed League, Weeknight Practices and Saturday Games.

Junior League: 4th & 5th Graders, Boys & Girls Leagues, Weeknight Practices/Games.

Advanced League: 6th – 8th Graders, Boys

& Girls Leagues, Weeknight Practices/Games.

Register online at capturepoint.com. When registering, please select the grade that the child will be currently enrolled in for the 2017-2018 school year. Fee is $75 for Jackson residents. Registration will not be accepted after October 1 or after the first 1,000 participants. Children will be placed on a waiting list.

Practices: For all leagues, with the exception of Beginners, coaches will be responsible for scheduling team practices. All coaches are volunteers and coordinate practices around their schedules. Coaches are needed.

For more information, contact the Jackson Township Recreation Department at 732-9281260 or janderson@jacksontwp.net.

Red Cross Blood Drive At Jackson Branch Library

JACKSON – On July 31 from 2 to 7 p.m. the Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library, 2 Jackson Drive, is hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive.

About 1 in 5 people entering a hospital needs blood, so donors are always in constant demand. Patients with cancer, victims of accidents and those undergoing surgery are just some of the recipients who benefit from blood donations. By donating just one

pint of blood, you have the potential to save up to three lives.

Anyone who is at least 17 years old, weighs a minimum of 110 lbs. and is in generally good health can donate blood. The entire process takes about an hour and all blood types are needed. Donors should bring a photo ID. Visit the Red Cross Website at redcross.org to schedule an appointment to donate blood.

Walk-ins are also welcome.

Jackson MUA Schedule

JACKSON – The Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority will hold its public meetings at 5:30 p.m. at its administrative offices,

135 Manhattan St. The MUA will meet: August 24, September 28, October 19, November 16, December 21, January 25 and February 1.

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Fire Safety Tips From Jackson Fire Official Frank McDonnell

JACKSON – While most home appliances are used without incident, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that 15,500 fires associated with clothes dryers occur annually, causing an average of 10 deaths, 310 injuries and more than $84.4 million in property damage. A lack of maintenance, buildup of lint, placing inappropriate items in the dryer and inadequate venting are frequently cited as contributing factors.

Here are some fire safety tips provided by Fire Official Frank McDonnell of the Jackson Bureau of Fire Safety District No. 3: Did You Know?

A full load of wet clothes placed in a dryer contains about one half gallon of water. As the clothes dry, lint forms and builds up, reducing airflow in the dryer’s vent, potentially causing the dryer to work improperly or overheat.

Clothes Dryer DOs: DO clean the lint screen/filter before or after drying EACH load of clothes.

DO clean the dryer vent and exhaust duct periodically.

DO have a certified service technician clean and inspect the dryer and venting system regularly.

DO replace plastic/vinyl exhaust hoses with rigid/flexible metal venting, which provides maximum airflow.

DO keep the area around the dryer clean and free from clutter.

Always use the appropriate electrical outlet for dryers and all major appliances.

Clothes Dryer DON’Ts: DON’T place clothing or fabric stained with a flammable substance, such as alcohol, cooking oils, gasoline, spot removers or motor oil, in the dryer. Flammable substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode. Instead, dry the materials outdoors.

DON’T leave a dryer operating if you are not home.

DON’T forget to read the manufacturer warnings in the user manual and on the inside of the dryer door.

DON’T dry any item containing foam, rubber or plastic, such as bathroom and non-slip rugs and athletic shoes.

DON’T dry items containing glass fiber materials, such as a blouse or sweater with glass buttons or decorations.

DON’T overload the dryer with wet clothes.

Finally, having working smoke alarms installed on every level of your home dramatically increases your chances of survival. Smoke alarm batteries need to be tested every month and changed with new ones at least once a year.

Also, replace smoke alarm every ten years, or as the manufacturer guidelines recommend.

Please contact Fire Official Frank McDonnell to receive your free smoke detector at 732928-1666, ext. 14 or by email at fmcdonnell@ jacksonfiredist3.org.

Emergency Blood Drive

JACKSON – New Jersey Blood Services is holding a blood drive on Thursday, August 10 at the Lucy Holman School, 133 Manhattan Street, from 3 to 9 p.m.

New Jersey Blood Services, a division of New York Blood Center, is asking for immediate help to maintain an adequate supply of all blood types, but especially O-Negative – the “universal” blood – which can be transfused into anyone in an emergency. Current inventory of several blood types is running below the desired target level.

Blood products have a short shelf life, from five to 42 days, so constant replenishment is necessary. Each and every day there are patients who depend on the transfusion of red

blood cells, platelets and plasma to stay alive.

But blood and blood products can’t be manufactured. They can only come from volunteer blood donors who take an hour to attend a blood drive or visit a donor center.

Blood donors receive free mini-medical exams on site, including information about their temperature, blood pressure and hematocrit level. Eligible donors include people at least age 16 (with parental permission or consent) who weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and are in overall good health. People over 75 may donate with a doctor’s note.

To donate blood or for information on how to organize a blood drive, please call 1-800933-2566 or visit nybloodcenter.org.

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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 Job And Career Building Programs JACKSON – Looking for a new job or promotion? The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library, located at 2 Jackson Drive, is offering free career building programs for job seekers. All events have been funded by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Career Connections grant. All are welcome. Advanced registration is required. To register, please call the library at 732-928-4400 or visit our website at theoceancountylibrary.org September 7 from 2 to 4 p.m. – New Jersey Career Connections: Navigating the Path to Employment. Are you looking for a new job? If so, join us for a hands-on tour of the powerful New Jersey Career Connections website. Topics include personal budgeting, resume writing, interviewing and more!

September 13 at 7 p.m. – Job Interview Preparation Strategies.

Looking for a new job or promotion? Are you ready to be interviewed tomorrow? Certified Professional Career Coach Kathi A. Frampton will visit the Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library to present tips on resume and cover letter writing, interview preparation and interview follow-up.

October 4 from 2 to 4 p.m. – Top-Notch

Resumes I: The Basics. Join us for some of the best resume-writing tips to help you present your best resume to potential employers.

October 16 from 7 to 8 p.m. – Career Connection: Dress for Success. Ace that interview and learn the art of dressing for success. Presenter, OCL Training Officer Deborah Blackwell, will share tips, techniques and places to find on-a-budget attire.

October 17 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. – New Jersey Career Connections: Navigating the Path to Employment. Are you looking for a new job? If so, join us for a hands-on tour of the powerful New Jersey Career Connections website. Topics include personal budgeting, resume writing, interviewing and more!

October 25 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. – Job Fair. The Jackson Library is hosting a ‘Job Fair’ which is open to everyone. Join us to explore employment opportunities. A listing of participating businesses and organizations is available on our website, under ‘Calendar of Events.’

October 30 from 2 to 4 p.m. – Top-Notch Resumes II: Advanced. Join us for some of the best resume-writing tips to help you present your best resume to potential employers.

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.

NJ Health Care Network To Meet

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 August 8 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Harrogate, 400 Locust Street.

The NJ Health Care Network provides an opportunity to build relationships among health care professionals, market events and promote

business. Meetings take place in a different New Jersey county each month.

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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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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 Jackson 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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The first Bereavement Support Group meeting will be hosted by Holisticare Hospice at Bartley Healthcare, 175 Bartley Road, on August 16 at 4 p.m. There will be light refreshments served. Seating is limited, so please RSVP to Lindsay, Marketing Coordinator, at 732-370-4700, ext. 1368 or lconstantino@bartleyhealthcare.com.

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Founded in 1985, Bartley Healthcare has long been recognized as an award winning, quality leader with the experience in memory care, skilled nursing, post-acute care and assisted living. Bartley Healthcare is Joint Commission accredited, with special certification for their Memory Care and PostAcute Programs. For more information, visit our website at bartleyhealthcare.com or call 732-370-4700.

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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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Dear Joel Grandpa Is Too Tired For Monsters Under The Bed Dear Joel, My little grandchildren are coming for a visit. They are adorable kids and I love almost every minute with them, except when it comes time for bed. They swear there are monsters in the bedroom. I don’t really think they are scared, I think it’s more of a game. I’m not as young as I used to be and can’t stay up all night chasing “monsters.” What can you suggest I do?

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JACKSON – The Jackson Chamber of Commerce announced that Jackson Day will be on October 28 from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at John F. Johnson Jr. Memorial Park, 260 Kierych Memorial Drive.

The celebration features vendor trick-ortreating, fi reworks, rides, touch-a-truck, craft fair, flea market and games. A DJ will play in between concerts and during the fireworks. There will also be a separate area for children’s entertainment.

A schedule of the day’s musical entertainment is as follows: 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. – Sensational Soul Cruisers is an 11-man horn group fronted by four soulful vocalists who pay homage and tribute to classic performers from Otis

Redding and the Drifters to Barry White and the Commodores.

3 to 4 p.m. – Rockers Live is a dynamic tribute show with sound-a-like and look-alike entertainers doing Rod Stewart, Mick Jagger and Bon Jovi.

4:30 to 5:30 p.m. – The Capris are a popular doo-wop recording group that will perform hit songs such as “There’s a Moon Out Tonight” and “Morse Code of Love.”

5:45 to 6:45 p.m. – Emil Stucchio & The Classics will perform hit songs such as “P.S. I Love You and “You’ll Never Know.” Their unique vocal and visual styling add that special touch to everything they do – from Vegas to Atlantic City, their shows are truly a class act.

Jackson P.B.A. 18th Annual Pig Roast

JACKSON – The Jackson Township P.B.A Local #168 18th Annual Pig Roast is on Saturday, September 9 at Pine Park’s Clarence Brown Picnic Area.

The most anticipated event of the year and an amazing family event is also an all-inclusive event that features live music by the band Undisputed, refreshments, fresh clams, chicken, burgers, salads, hot dogs and more.

There will also be fun activities for the kids, such as bounce houses, rock climbs, carnival games, face painters and more.

Become a platinum, gold or silver sponsor, or donate a good or service (gift basket of products or gift certificate to your establishment).

Platinum Sponsorship: $500 donation – includes a logo of your company on the back of the event t-shirt. A sign board displaying your company at the Walk of Sponsors for all to see when entering the event. You will also receive 4

free adult tickets ($120 value) and 4 free raffle tickets for the large 50/50. One free event t-shirt proudly displaying your company logo.

Gold Sponsorship: $350 donation – includes the name of your company in large, bold print on the back of the event t-shirt and 2 free adult tickets ($60 value). One free event t-shirt proudly displaying your company name.

Silver Sponsorship: $250 donation – includes the name of your company in standard print on the back of the event t-shirt and one free event t-shirt proudly displaying your company name.

To become an official Pig Roast sponsor, purchase tickets for the event, or ask any questions, please contact Sgt. Fred Meabe at 732-928-1111, ext. 5230 or 848-480-5482 or email fmeabe@jacksontwpnj.net. Mailing address for donations is Jackson Township P.B.A. Local #168, P.O. Box 188, Jackson, NJ 08527. Please, no cash.

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By Dina Vicari, Esq. at R.C. Shea And Associates Dina M. Vicari Esq. The very necessary but intensive appraisal completed. part of your quest to close on your To avoid a delay, make new home will be providing your sure you properly plan mortgage representative with all of the timing of your apthe financial records and additional praisal. Timing of the information they require. Equally, appraisal should be during a re-finance of your existing discussed with your home, many of the financial records At tor ney a nd mor twill be required. In either of these gage representative to ensure that there situations, the process is started by are no on-going improvements within the application process and moves the property that would require a re-apthrough the under writing process praisal that will cost an additional fee. until the loan is clear to close. During Third, it is important to make sure this time period which may span from you are prepared for closing and have 30 days to several months, depending enough money saved to bring to the on the complexity of the loan program, closing table. At the time of closing there are several things to remember there are lender costs and third party as to not hinder a smooth closing, costs, such as payments to insurance which your Attorney can assist with. companies, surveyors, title compaFirst, as an applicant, you never want nies, home owner associations, tax to open new credit cards, switch credit office, municipal utilities, and many card balances to new credit cards, more, which must be paid at closing. or make large purchases on existing It is important to communicate with credit cards. Even the smallest of your Attorney and mortgage lender to purchases on a new card may open up review all of your closing costs that a much larger available line of credit. you will be responsible for at the time This is important to remember when of closing. you are paying for movers or looking The above items may be overwhelmto purchase new appliances and/or ing and we at R.C. Shea and Associates furniture for your new home. All of can help you through the process. The these actions can disrupt your income law firm of R.C. Shea & Associates, to debt ratio which can be a major ob- Counsellors at Law, is a full service law stacle in getting to that clear to close firm representing and advising clients position. Make sure prior to utilizing in the areas of Estate Planning, Estate any credit that it is discussed with Litigation, Personal Injury, General your Attorney and mortgage repre- Litigation, Real Estate Law, Medicaid sentative to avoid delays in obtaining Law, Medical Malpractice, Workers’ clearance to close your loan.

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Jackson 2017 Council Meetings

JACKSON – Jackson Township posted its 2017 municipal council meetings. The meetings are held at the municipal building, 95 W. Veterans Highway. Executive sessions start at 6:30 p.m., from which the public is excluded. Regular meetings start at 7:30 p.m.

The council meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, unless otherwise noted.

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Expert Audiologist At New Jersey Hearing & Tinnitus Center

By Robert Verderese Choosing the right hearing professional is the most important decision you will make when confronting a hearing issue. At New Jersey Hearing & Tinnitus Center, Dr. Jennifer Elfert can help you with any hearing issue you might have. Providing a broad range of services including hearing testing, hearing aid selection and fitting, evaluation and treatment of communication disorders,

and a specialization in tinnitus, Dr. Elfert offers cutting-edge hearing care with compassion for you and your lovedones.

Dr. Jennifer Elfert grew up in Brooklyn, New York and attended Hofstra University where she attained a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree and subsequently earned her Doctor of Audiology degree from

the University of Florida. She began her career at a reputable New York City office before moving to New Jersey, where she honed her skills working at various prestigious medical centers throughout the state until she opened her own office in Howell.

When asked why she chose to become an audiologist, Dr. Elfert replied: “While I was in college as a pre-law major, I got an ear infection and I couldn’t

hear for t wo weeks, so I ended up seeing an audiologist. When I fi nally got my hearing back, I knew for certain that I wanted to dedicate my life to audiology.”

The experience of not being able to hear for two weeks had a profound affect on Dr. Elfert in that it shed light on the importance of good hearing as it relates to our overall quality of life.

“Good hearing allows us to live our everyday lives without limitations.

Hearing connects our lives together. Hearing our family, friends and neighbors is a vital part of our everyday life,” Dr. Elfert expresses with unbridled passion.

So what is it that differentiates Dr. Elfer t from other audiologists?

For starters, Dr. Elfert and her office manager, Maria Cohen, will make you feel totally at home: “I take great pride in taking care of eac h patient as if they were my own family member and afford them the best possible h e a r i n g o utcome. There is no other office that spends more time with patients than mine,” Dr. Elfert explains. To be sure, Dr. Elfert’s patient-centered approach is the cornerstone of her practice. She will work closely with you to discover the exact nature of your hearing issue and collaborate with you to determine the best solution for you.

As someone who has been an Audiologist

Dr. Jennifer Elfert for eighteen years, Dr. Elfert has observed and kept abreast of all of the most recent technologies and advancements in her field: “One of the benefits of entering the field in 1999, when there was, essentially, no technology available, is that I am living through ever ything as it is changing—and changes in the hearing aid industry have been unbelievable!” Dr. Elfert explains. Indeed, as the evolution of digital sound technology continues to improve the performance of hearing instruments, Dr. Elfert will offer innovative products and services to you that are tailored to your individual needs.

Additionally, Dr. Elfert will help you navigate through the oft-confusing and complex world of hearing aids in her welcoming, no -pressure of fice. She will first conduct a hearing test and thorough au-

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diological evaluation and then inform you of your hearing health and educate you on the best options for you that fit within your budget and lifestyle.

Then, once you are ready to have your hearing aid fitted, Dr. Elfert

no external sound is present: “I understand tinnitus from start to finish and am passionate about ameliorating this condition for my patients,” Dr. Elfert says.

As one of the most esteemed tinnitus specialists in the state of New Jersey, she will help you identify and treat this bedeviling condition and give you back an optimal quality of life that you deserve!

To get more information about Dr. Jennifer Elfert’s practice, you can call her office at 732-942-7220 or visit her website at njhearingandtinnitus.com. The office hours are Monday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday.

The office is closed on Saturday and Sunday.

Dr. Jennifer Elfert’s office is conveniently located on 4691 Route 9 North in Howell, New Jersey.

Good hearing allows us to live our everyday lives without limitations will walk you through all the steps concerning the proper way to put the hearing aid in the ear and how to take it out, the best way to clean and take care of your hearing aid, and how you should go about changing the batteries of your device.

While the superlatives come thick and fast where New Jersey Hearing & Tinnitus is c oncerned, perhaps none is more impressive than Dr. Elfert’s expertise in the treatment of tinnitus—the perception of sound in the ears or head where

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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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