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Police Host Annual National Night Out Against Crime

| August 5, 2017

Public Hearing On Pinelands-Based Gas Pipeline

Letters To The Editor Page 7.

Dr. Izzy’s Sound News See Page 14.

–Photo by Sara Grillo The local community filled Pine Belt Arena on July 26 for a public hearing on the Southern Reliability Link natural gas pipeline.

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Inside The Law Workers’ Compensation Checklist

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Horoscope Page 23.

–Photos by Bob Vosseller (Above) Resident Richard Belmonte joins his 2-year-old daughter Olivia, who is enjoying spraying water at a display board with the help of Cassville firefighter Mitch Worbettz, during National Night Out. (Bottom right) Jackson Police and EMS volunteers demonstrate extrication procedures. (Bottom left) Jackson police with public.

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – The 34th Annual National Night Out program was observed Tuesday, August 1 in several towns across Ocean and Monmouth Counties. Jackson was one of them and it filled the park-

ing lot at the ShopRite Shopping Center (260 Nor th Cou nt y Line Road) offering adults and children a chance to meet with police officers and those who are first on the scene in an emergency situation.

The program was de-

signed to foster a mutual appreciation and respect between residents and law enforcement.

Various fire companies, emergency service agencies and community organizations participated in the program that drew more than a

thousand residents to the parking lot filled with vehicles, booths and children’s games.

Township Police Lt. John Convery served as coordinator for the event , whose mai n sponsor was PBA #168.

(Police - See Page 6)

By Sara Grillo TOMS RIVER – The bleachers of Pine Belt Arena were filled on July 26 with protesters and supporters of the Southern Reliability Link (SRL), a proposed 30-mile natural gas pipeline that would run through 12.1 miles of the Pinelands.

New Jersey Natural Gas is proposing the

pipeline in order to ensure quality of service for roughly 1 million customers. But the scheduled public hearing brought up many concerns – such as potential spills that could endanger water supply and wipe out native plants and animals.

Representatives approached the microphone (Gas - See Page 4)

How Will BlueClaws Sale Affect Fans?

By Chris Christopher LAKEWOOD – With the announcement that the Lakewood BlueClaws will be under new ownership, fans wondered how the purchase would change the experience.

Shore Town Baseball, a newly formed group headed by minor league baseball veteran Art Matin, has reached an agreement to acquire (BlueClaws - See Page 5)

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Gas:

Continued From Page 1 from various organizations spanning the state, including the New Jersey Sierra Club, Pinelands Preservation Alliance, Clean Water Action New Jersey, Green Party of New Jersey and ReThink Energy NJ. There were concerned residents, too, including Jacqueline Cardini and Dom Stockton-Rossini.

Officials from the Pinelands Commission filled the dais. The Commission has previously said the pipeline is consistent with the Pinelands Comprehensive Management Plan – a set of regulations and standards that safeguard the area’s unique natural resources – although several speakers at the hearing questioned that throughout the morning.

A common theme brought up by speakers at the hearing was how the public portion of the application was being handled, which some referred to as a “made up process” and “a sham.”

Speakers were limited to only three minutes of public comment before a buzzer sounded, signaling their time was up. Commenters who spoke over their allotted time were booed by audience members wearing SRL pins. Some

of them also yelled, “time’s up!”

Another frequent thread was that the pipeline would serve no real military purpose, despite officials from the Pinelands Commission citing that Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst would be a primary beneficiary.

Jeff Tittel from the New Jersey Sierra Club kicked things off around 10 a.m. as the day’s first speaker, reminding the dais, “You’re the Pinelands Commission – not the Pipeline Commission.” He cited concern for the 17 trillion gallons of drinking water at stake, as well as plant species found nowhere else around the world. Tittel said that there are plenty of other ways to get gas down the shore, and that the proposed pipeline is really about bringing more development to the shore area. The “excuse” about the Joint Base, he said, is “made up,” and just a way to rationalize building the pipeline. “The damage that you do will last for a very long time,” he said, adding that if it gets built, “We sued you once, we’ll have to go back to court again.”

Carleton Montgomery represented the Pinelands Preservation Alliance, a private, nonprofit group devoted to preserving the

Pinelands, sharing, “It won’t even help the base, it’s so badly designed for the scenario for which it’s supposed to be justified.”

Janet Tauro, Board Chair of Clean Water Action New Jersey, spoke out strongly against the three-minute time restriction.

“You hinder public participation when you limit this to three minutes. It really is a sham.

It prevents us from bringing in our experts and giving expert testimony.” She added that if officials really cared about the public’s concerns, they would have scheduled the hearing after hours when people could come after work.

Tauro said Clean Water Action is opposed to the SRL pipeline.

“The Joint Base would not even be able to tap into it without major infrastructure work that New Jersey Natural Gas has no intention of doing,” she added.

She said the Pinelands are home to many threatened and endangered species, and that the pipeline poses a high risk to aquifers. She also directly questioned Commission Executive Director Nancy Wittenberg – “You say it is under your standards, and your standards are to preserve, protect and enhance the Pinelands and the Comprehensive Management

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“A key element of the Comprehensive Management Plan, which also highlights the cornerstone of Clean Water Action, is water protection. The proposed pipeline would run through two superfund sites that require specific remediation by the EPA. And I can assure you that remediation does not include blasting and laying a 30-inch high pressure gas pipeline that can spread contaminants and threaten water supplies.”

Tauro said the SRL is also not being welcomed by the communities it is affecting.

“Neither has this pipeline being welcomed with open arms by host communities. It has formally been opposed through resolutions by seven townships, one city and a county.”

Those townships, she said, include Plumsted and Upper Freehold.

Heather Warburton from the Green Party of New Jersey told the dais she had a show for them to watch called “Views from the Pipeline.” She explained that it’s 15 to 20 images showcasing the beauty of the route that the proposed pipeline would take, “so you can see what’s really being put at stake here,” she said.

In a stretch of creativity, Warburton used the last minute and a half of her allotted three minutes to let the dais reflect on a simple question – “Why are you here, and what do you want to do?” During the moment of silence, protesters of the pipeline pushed their signs farther into the air and Warburton stared directly at officials on the dais, who seemed unfazed.

Dom Stockton-Rossini is from Pemberton, but was also representing his parents, residents of Long Beach Island. He quoted the figure of $9.2 million dollars, the estimated net profit New Jersey Natural Gas would make from the pipeline, according to a 2016 report on the Southern Reliability Link. “$9.2 million dollars in corporate profits and the unnecessary risk on our properties, our environment and the future of our state,” he said. “It’s not a question of if there will be spills, it is when. Spills will happen and our environment will be threatened.”

A former New Jersey Natural Gas employee surprisingly spoke, sharing “8 fatal flaws” of the SRL application, which all centered around the pipeline serving no genuine military purpose.

“The pipeline will not directly deliver any dedicated gas to the base itself,” he said.

Toms River resident Jacqueline Cardini said she was representing babies, which took the audience some time to register, until she began to tell her story. Her sister Jessica contracted leukemia during the Toms River cancer cluster; her mother one of the major organizers of Ocean of Love, a nonprofit that helps Ocean County children with cancer.

Although her sister survived, she described the horrific experience of witnessing many children in the same situation who did not.

“For those of you who want to tell me this is clean energy simply on the basis that it’s cleaner than coal, I tempt you to sit in your car while it’s running with the garage door closed,” she said.

Public comment was closed on August 2.

It is now up to the Pinelands Commission to review the comments received and make a decision to approve or deny the application from New Jersey Natural Gas.

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BlueClaws:

Continued From Page 1 the operating interest in the BlueClaws.

The group includes local investors Bob Tamashunas and Bill Luby.

Lakewood is the Philadelphia Phillies’ low Class A affiliate which competes in the South Atlantic League.

The BlueClaws, who began play in 2001 and came to Lakewood from Cape Fear, N.C., in January of 2000, had one previous ownership group, American Baseball Ventures. The public face of the ABV was Joseph Finley, whose organization owns the Trenton Thunder, the New York Yankees’ Double A farm team which plays in the Eastern League.

“This opportunity with the BlueClaws is certainly very exciting for all of us,” Matin, 60, a Brooklyn, N.Y., resident said prior to the group’s first game as the team’s owners.

“Our ownership group is made up of people who love the game of baseball, have extensive experience in owning minor league baseball franchises and bring local knowledge and commitment to the table. We look forward to continuing the tradition of providing fun, family entertainment and exciting professional baseball for decades to come here on the Jersey Shore. I have always admired the previous BlueClaws ownership group. I thank them for working with us on this opportunity and congratulate them on 17 terrific seasons with the team.

“The BlueClaws are an established and successful franchise with a talented and committed staff. We look forward to working together to identify ways we can make an already excellent fan base even better. We also look forward to continuing the BlueClaws’ tradition of being a strong partner in the community. We’re excited to hear from our fans and learn what they like most about coming to BlueClaws games.”

Tamashunas, a Rumson resident, said he has attended approximately 15-20 Lakewood games.

“We are local,” he said. “We have a good understanding of the importance of this franchise to the community,” he said. “My family and I have always wanted to come back. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Art is one of the more respected executives in all of minor league baseball and it has all come together.

This is an opportunity we really could not pass up.”

Asked how much Shore Town Baseball paid for the BlueClaws, Matin said, “We can’t disclose that.”

Matin said there are several reasons for the purchase of Lakewood, a 6-2 loser to the Hickory (N.C) Crawdads, a Texas Rangers affiliate, in front of an announced crowd of 6,645 fans.

“We know a lot about the BlueClaws,” he said “They are very appealing to us. The fan support is tremendous. And there is the opportunity to partner with the Phillies. There is a good strategic location from the marketing and player development standpoints.”

“I am especially excited as a Jersey Shore resident and lifelong Phillies fan to be a part of this ownership group with the BlueClaws,” Tamashunas said. “I know full well that the BlueClaws are a great asset for the Jersey Shore community and look forward to our fans and partners enjoying the BlueClaws experience in the coming years.”

The Jackson Times, August 5, 2017, Page 5 “Our nearly two decades with the BlueClaws were gratifying and enjoyable in every way,” said Finley, a New Hope, Pa. resident and an attorney. “I’ve known Art Matin for a decade and with the new ownership group and the talented team of people on the staff the BlueClaws are in very capable hands. We wish the team, fans and sponsors nothing but the best.”

The BlueClaws will remain in the Phillies’ system. The two signed a new Player Development Contract last year. It will run through at least the 2020 season.

“We are thrilled to welcome Art, Bob, Bill and Shore Town Baseball to the Phillies’ family,” Philadelphia president Andy MacPhail said. “Their passion for the game is outstanding and we know they will do a great job leading the BlueClaws and supporting the Phillies, our young players and coaches.

I’d also like to thank Joe Finley and the rest of the outgoing ownership group for 17 great years together in Lakewood. We would also like to express our appreciation to all the fans who have supported the team over the years.”

Chris Tafrow, a Toms River High School East graduate who began this season as Lakewood’s general manager, is employed in the marketing department at Rutgers University.

Lakewood is in search of a general manager.

“We hope to have an announcement before the end of this season,” Matin said. “We’re looking for someone who has meaningful experience in minor league baseball. We want someone who is very good with fans and sponsors and is dedicated to driving a great experience for fans and sponsors.”

There is a chance that Lakewood’s home games will be televised live.

“I don’t know,” Matin said. “It’s something we are going to look into. We will learn what it takes to make that happen.”

Matin said the ownership group will be based in Lakewood.

“We won’t have a special office,” he said.

“We will use the park.”

Matin said he met with the team’s ushers Thursday night.

“I received a great vibe,” he said. “I met with as many ushers as I could and thanked them for what they do and for being a part of the team.”

Matin was previously the Chief Executive Officer of Mandaly Baseball Properties, which owned and operated nine separate franchises over its existence, including the Dayton, Oh., Dragons (Cincinnati Reds Class A), the Oklahoma City RedHawks (Houston Astros Triple A), Frisco Rough Riders (Frisco, Tx., Texas Rangers Double A), the Scranton (Pa.) Wilkes-Barre Rail Riders (Triple A), the Hagerstown, Md., Suns (Washington Nationals, South Atlantic League), the Las Vegas 51s (Los Angeles Dodgers Triple A) and the Staten Island, N.Y., Yankees (short-season Class A).

This followed a successful career in the technology industry that included senior positions at IBM, McAfee Security, and Veritas. He also served as chairman of MiLB’s Baseball Internet Rights Company from 2010-14.

“I have been in baseball for 20 years,” Matin said. “When I got into professional baseball, my wife said, ‘Finally a product you can understand.’ “ Luby, a Fair Haven resident, and Tamashunas are partners at Seaport Capital, a private equity firm that has a history of investing in (BlueClaws - See Page 12)

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Police:

Continued From Page 1 “We’ve been doing this for over 20 years in Jackson and it started off small and became larger over the years. It is part meet and greet, part street fair and part informational.”

Convery added that Night Out provides a friendly atmosphere for residents to get to know the emergency service personnel who

assist them during a problem.

“It isn’t a traffic stop or an emergency situation. It allows us to meet them in a better situation and we are able to show extrication demonstrations. Our police vehicles and parents can participate in our child identification program,” Convery said.

Police Chief Matthew Kunz said, “We have a great turnout here tonight. The program follows the national program yet showcases the township’s unique services and those

involved with emergency services. It makes for a nice community relations effort. The public can check out our SWAT vehicles and everything is free.”

That included food such as the Jackson Kiwanis Club’s hot dogs. “We have 12 members here tonight serving up around 2,500 hot dogs – something we’ve done since this event first started in Jackson,” Club President Lois Kapp said. She said the event also allowed her organization to talk

to the public about what it does in regards to helping special needs children, veterans and other special causes.

The Jackson Elks Lodge #2744 had 10 of their members present, including their mascot Elmo. “This is our first time here and we are putting ourselves out more to let people know what we do for veterans and our drug abuse program. Elmo is our mascot for our very successful drug abuse awareness program,” Leading Knight Frank Scotto said.

Quality Medical Transport Supervisor Ryan Meahan said this was the first time his company was represented at the program.

“We’ve been contracted with the township for nearly 10 years now and we are here tonight to meet with the public and let them know that we are here for them.”

Resident Angela Harris was shopping at ShopRite and noticed what was going on and decided to check out the activities with her children. “We are having a lot of fun and learning some things.”

Residents Danielle and Richard Belmonte were also enjoying the event along with their 2-year-old daughter Olivia for the first time. Olivia enjoyed spraying water at a display board with the help of Cassville Firefighter Mitch Worbettz and one of the fire company’s fire hoses.

“We moved here four years ago but this is our first time for this,” Danielle Belmonte said.

“It has quite a turnout,” Richard Belmonte said.

“We’ve been part of this event for about 15 years now,” Worbettz said regarding his fire company’s participation.

Dana Shafer was another fi rst time attendee to the event along with her infant daughter Daniella and her 4-year-old son Jacob Shafer.

Jacob had fun sliding down an inflatable bounce game ramp during the program. “It is something nice to do outside and it sure is better than being at home watching TV,” Dana Shafer said.

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Visit the display area and learn about the Forest Fire Service, community forestry, the history of forestry in New Jersey, forest pests and many other aspects of New Jersey’s trees and forests.

A guided hike will be provided from 1 to 2 p.m. on each date.

The events are free. For more information on the FREC, 495 Don Connor Blvd., call 732-928-8472 or visit state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/forest.

Horoscope See Page 23

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

F EATURED L ETTER State Should Fix Bus Shelters

(This letter was sent to the Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Transportation.)

On behalf of the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders and the residents of Ocean County, I am requesting immediate attention to the deplorable condition of numerous bus shelters throughout the county.

As you are aware, Ocean County has one of the highest commuter populations in New Jersey.

The purpose of the bus shelter is to provide our hard working citizens protection against the weather and a safe space to assemble while waiting for their bus. Many of the shelters in Ocean County are in poor condition, creating both a safety hazard and blight upon

the community in which they are located.

Ocean County is also a premier destination for tourists. Our boardwalks, beaches, amusement parks, and recreational activities have collectively drawn hundreds of thousands of people to Ocean County during the summer season. It is unconscionable that residents and tourists alike must see these unsightly shelters.

I urge your office to perform an inventory of the shelters in Ocean County and fix those shelters that have fallen into disrepair.

I thank you for your courtesies in this matter and for your anticipated cooperation.

Joseph Vicari Ocean County Freeholder Director

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Treat The Whole Patient, Mind And Body In testimony submitted to a joint legislative committee this week, I outlined the Christie Administration’s goal to create a patient-centered system of care that would treat the “whole person” in the same setting and no longer cordon off mental and behavioral services from the rest of medical care.

Mental and substance use disorder health care should not be treated any differently than chronic diseases like diabetes or heart disease although, at times, the health care providers may be different.

Helping healthy New Jerseyans stay well, preventing those individuals at risk from getting sick, and keeping those individuals with chronic health conditions from becoming sicker—what we call Population Health—is a key focus not only for the New Jersey Department of Health, but also for our health care and community partners around the State.

Considering one of the main missions of the department is Population Health, it is impossible to meet the needs of all New Jerseyans by focusing only on their physical health. Mental illness and addictions can influence the onset, progression, and outcome of other illnesses and often correlates with health risk behaviors. The CDC estimates that half of American adults will develop a mental illness during their lifetime, that in any given year, 25% of

Letters To physical, Themental Editor American adults experience and addic- will benefit from having their a mental disorder, and that 1 in 17 American adults lives with a serious mental illness.

A CDC report found chronic diseases including diabetes, obesity, and cardiac disease, are associated with mental illness.

Similarly, people who suffer from addiction also tend to have one or more co-occurring health issues - chronic diseases; infectious diseases; or mental disorders. A public health crisis in Indiana serves as a recent example of how addiction can lead to further illness. An increase in injection of opioids caused HIV and hepatitis outbreaks in rural Indiana in 2015—leading their governor to declare a public health emergency. Health experts predict the lifetime cost of treatment for those individuals impacted could reach $58 million. Likewise, ensuring that pregnant women who use substances find the help they need to deliver a healthy baby is another critical area where physical and behavioral health care intersect.

Many frequent users of Emergency Departments have behavioral health conditions. Appropriate community-based care of their total health needs can reduce reliance on expensive hospital-based care, according to a 2016 study by Seton Hall Law School.

The transition to designate the Department of Health as the single state agency to perform the administrative and operational functions of mental health and addiction services will expedite the important integration of

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tions health management.

As the state’s public health agency, the Department can identify risk factors, increase awareness about behavioral health and the effectiveness of treatment, reduce health disparities, and remove the stigma that prevents people from seeking and receiving the care they need.

In rural Tennessee, Cherokee Health Systems has become a national model for integrating primary care and behavioral health services at 22 Federally Qualified Health Care Center sites. A behavioral health care team is embedded in its primary care practice, and its success has been recognized by the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. A study of Cherokee’s interdisciplinary team approach by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Tennessee found a 68% decrease in emergency room visits, a 32% decrease in referrals to specialists, and an overall 22% reduction in cost.

Recognizing the need for better integration, we have already granted a waiver allowing community health centers licensed by the Department to add behavioral health in shared clinical space.

This reorganization will allow us to take the next steps to ensure the on-going integration of care.

There is no question that the task ahead is challenging, and we understand the concerns that have been articulated.

But this reorganization is the first step in advancing a new system of integrated care.

As part of this transition, the Department will gain the expertise of the management team and staff who work in and supervise the psychiatric hospitals and oversee hundreds of mental health and substance use disorder contracts. This expertise will add to the Department’s long history of distributing $1.5 billion in community grants annually.

Creating a more efficient and coordinated system that treats the whole person is the right move for New Jersey and especially for patients who

behavioral and physical needs met in the same hospital clinic or community health center.

Cathleen D. Bennett Commissioner of the NJ Department of Health

Where Are Stories About Immigrants Stealing Jobs?

Why is the media bombarding us with heart wrenching stories of illegal immigrants facing deportation? On the hardships they and their families are facing? Where were and are the stories of the American families who were affected by them coming here long ago?

Americans lost jobs or had to work for lower wages because they were competing with these people who were willing to work for less. Some of these American families probably couldn’t make ends meet, couldn’t send their children to college, couldn’t pay medical bills, lost homes, and some probably broke up or couldn’t even get started.

Where I lived the illegals hung in front of Home Depot stealing construction and other labor intensive jobs. Then the town built a muster zone where they could wait for contractors to pick them up. Then the town started bus routes to pick them up around town and take them to the muster zone and industrial park. I guess you can work cheap when you live in overcrowded housing and get free transportation.

I know these events were replicated in other New Jersey towns and I would guess in other states as well. They took construction, cleaning, landscaping, factory and kitchen jobs. Then started families and the media only focuses on them. Many Americans would have done these jobs for a living wage. They knew the risk, they caused hardships for Americans.

Now that the laws are being enforced the media is only focusing on their families and completely ignoring the rest of the story.

Harold B. VanArsdale Whiting

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No costumes, props or previous experience is required. Performers should visit sixflagsjobs. com to apply online prior to the audition. The park is also looking for audio/visual/special effects technicians for Fright Fest. Interested applicants should contact the Entertainment Department at rzumsteg@sftp.com.

Fright Fest Dance Auditions in New York City – August 11. Great Adventure’s iconic show “Dead Man’s Party” and the new “Unleashed” stage show are looking for exceptional dancers trained in jazz, musical theater, hip-hop and partnering. An open casting call will take place on Friday, August 11 at 9:30 a.m. Dancers are encouraged to bring a variety of dance shoes, ready to learn choreography and freestyle with zombie spirit. Auditions will be held at the iHeart Radio Theater, 32 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY. Caribbean Concert featuring R. City, Ultimate Rejects and Voice – August 12. Six Flags Great Adventure welcomes guests to attend a Caribbean concert with R. City, Ultimate Rejects and Voice on August 12 in the Northern Star Arena. R. City’s Theron and Timothy Thomas are brothers from the U.S. Virgin Islands who ventured to Miami in 2000 to pursue their music career. In 2006, their first song “The Rain” was featured on Akon’s album Konvicted. Their 2015 hit “Locked Away” with Maroon 5’s Adam Levine peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Ultimate Rejects have Caribbean origins and are comprised of a team of highly-skilled producers and DJs who create and perform electronic dance music. The show takes place at 7:30 p.m. and is included with theme park admission.

Medieval Times® Knight Demonstration – August 12. Witness a live sword fight at Six Flags Great Adventure on Saturday, August 12 on Main Street for some medieval fun. Two dueling knights, a king, princess and a chancellor will be on hand from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. for Q&A sessions, photo opportunities and giveaways.

Don’t forget to come back to Main Street at 1 and 4 p.m. for a duel between knights. All medieval events are included with theme park admission, Season Pass or active Membership.

Sleep N’ Soar for National Roller Coaster Day – August 16. Join Six Flags Great Adventure and Greg T from Z100’s Elvis Duran Morning Show to set the world record for the most guests riding a roller coaster in pajamas.

Guests should come to the park dressed in their best Super Hero pajamas, or can purchase a Super Hero onesie from the park. The park will open at 9:30 a.m. and guests 54” and taller will ride BATMAN: The Ride for the world record from 10 to 11 a.m. For more information, visit sixflags.com/greatadventure. Event is free with theme park admission, Season Pass or active Membership. (Park dress code policies apply to pajamas.)

Mega Concierto Del Verano En Six Flags – August 19. Celebrate the summer at Great Adventure with Ivy Queen, Jowell Y Randy,

Secreto and Alex Sensation for the MIKE AND IKE® Summer Concert Series Mega Concert of the summer, Ivy Queen is a rapper, singer, songwriter, producer and actress from Puerto Rico. As a Grammy nominee for her 2012 album Musa, she’s been referred to as the Queen of Reggaeton. Jowell Y Randy is a reggaeton duo from Puerto Rico, having released multiple popular albums including their most recent mixtape, La alcaldia del perreo. Secreto, an urban music artist from Dominican Republic, performs rap, hip hop, and reggaeton among many other styles.

He’s considered one of Dominican Republic’s most successful urban artists. Alex Sensation is a popular NYC DJ, hosting two shows on La Mega 97.9 FM, and was featured on “Balada”

by Gusttavo Lima, which reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Tropical Song List in 2012. The concert will be held in the Northern Star Arena at 7:30 p.m. Entrance to the concert is included with theme park admission, Season Pass or active Membership.

The Great Coaster Race – August 20. Six Flags Great Adventure is hosting a 5k/10k race that’s unlike any other. Participants will race like never before, soaring through either race based on roller coaster track distance and raising money for a great cause. Space is limited, so interested participants should register soon.

Visit sixflags.com/greatadventure for more information, a full schedule and to register online.

MercyMe in Concert – August 26. Six Flags Great Adventure will host MercyMe in Concert on August 26, as part of the MIKE AND IKE® Summer Concert Series. MercyMe have had 27 songs reach number 1 across multiple Christian radio formats over their 23 year career. Their landmark song, “I Can Only Imagine,” was the first digital single in Christian music history to be certified platinum and double-platinum by the RIAA. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Northern Star Arena, and is included with theme park admission.

DC Super Hero Summer: EMS Appreciation Day – August 26. As part of the DC Super Hero Summer, Six Flags salutes super heroes of service with EMS Appreciation Day. EMS, their friends and family are invited to stay in the park for 90 minutes after it closes for exclusive ride time on BATMAN: The Ride, THE DARK KNIGHT Coaster and the all-new JUSTICE LEAGUE: Battle for Metropolis 4D. Bill Spadea from NJ 101.5 and Chasing News will be at the park to honor EMS for all they do. EMS are asked to bring their ID to the NJ 101.5 table located in the Movietown section of the park to receive an event wristband. Guests are also encouraged to submit names to be added to the Wall of Heroes on display in the park. Nominations can be submitted to njspecialevents@ sixflags.com for consideration.

Central Jersey Blood Center Blood Drive – August 27. Join the Jersey Blood Center on August 27 as they host a blood drive at Six Flags Great Adventure. The blood drive will take place in the Employment Center parking lot from 8 a.m. through 4 p.m., and each donor will receive one theme park ticket valid for Six Flags Great Adventure. Appointments are strongly encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. Visit sixflags.com/greatadventure under the “events” tab for more information and to sign up for an appointment.

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Join us Friday August 11, 2017 and Sunday August 13, 2017 • Friday 6:45 pm - Kibbitz over some wine and cheese as you tour our beautiful Synagogue • Friday 7:30 pm - Shabbat services featuring our Junior Youth Choir, the B’Nai R’uach • Followed by a delicious Oneg filled with sweets and treats for the adults and our very own youth Oneg featuring our famous Ice Cream Sundae Bar in the Game Room!

Join us once again on Sunday, August 13, 2017 at 10:00 am for our OPEN HOUSE BRUNCH complete with Bagels and Nosh!

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The goal of the program is to teach students the skills and knowledge needed to pass the NCMA exam and become a National Certified Medical Assistant, or continue their education to become a radiology technician, licensed practical or registered nurse, health information technologist, billing and coding specialist, or explore other healthcare careers.

The program will cover physician assisting skills, as well as administrative and clinical aspects. The curriculum includes medical terminology and abbreviations, medical law and ethics, insurance billing and coding, medical history intake, computerized scheduling, in-depth computerized software, infection control, vital signs and electrocardiograms.

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Golfers Needed For Ocean Of Love Fundraiser

JACKSON – Ocean of Love is hosting its 8th Annual Karl Nelson Golf Tournament at the Pine Barren Golf Club, 540 South Hope Chapel Road, on Monday, August 7.

Check-in and breakfast will be at 9:45 a.m. with a shotgun start at 11 a.m. in scramble format. The day will include on course refreshments, cocktail hour, banquet dinner, silent and live auctions and a 50/50 raffle.

Cost is $350 per golfer or $1,500 for a foursome and tee sign. All golfers will be put into foursomes to play a full round of golf with celebrity athletes, including Karl Nelson, Dan Grimaldi, Bruce Harper, Paul Mirabella, Derek

Murphy and more.

Proceeds will benefit families with children battling cancer. Visit oceanoflove. org for more details, or email info@ocean oflove.org.

Ocean of Love is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization that helps families in Ocean County with children who have been diagnosed with cancer.

It has provided assistance both financially and emotionally to nearly 500 families through continued support from generous contributors.

Any family who has passed through its doors, no matter how long ago or how short of a timeframe, is considered an Ocean of Love family.

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TOMS RIVER – Enjoy a celestial experience at the Robert J. Novins Planetarium (Bldg #13) on the Ocean County College Main Campus, College Drive. Please park in Parking Lot #2.

Enjoy a variety of laser, kids and sky shows!

Special Events: August 12 and 19 at 7 p.m. – Star Talk: The Great American Eclipse. Learn about the First Total Solar Eclipse of the Sun in the USA since 1979 (approximately 75% in NJ) and the first visible eclipse from all 48 contiguous United States (excluding Alaska and Hawaii) since June 8, 1918. A live presenter will show visitors the night sky above New Jersey on the dome and explain what will occur during the eclipse on Monday, August 21. Tickets: $10 adults; $8 Seniors/OCC Alumni; $7 children 12 & under.

August 21 from 1-4 p.m. – The Great American Solar Eclipse Event! Join us for the First Total Solar Eclipse of the Sun in the USA since 1979 and the first visible eclipse from all 48 contiguous United States (excluding Alaska and Hawaii) since June 8, 1918. Members of A.S.T.R.A. (Astronomical Society of the Toms River Area) and Planetarium staff will set up solar telescopes to give visitors a view of this exciting astronomical event! Gazers from New Jersey will unfortunately not be able to see a full total eclipse but will be able to see about 75% of the Sun covered by the Moon.

CAUTION: It is very important to never look at the Sun even when mostly covered by the Moon. Special eye protection or solar filters are required to view the eclipse. The Planetarium will set up telescopes with special solar filters so visitors can safely view the eclipse.

Tickets: FREE. Senior Wednesdays: August 5 at 2 p.m. – First Stargazers.

Journey back in time to explore how the first stargazers experienced the sky above. Your guide is Nashira, a friendly time traveler who has visited Earth many times before. Witness the very first stargazer making a Moon calendar out of animal bone 30,000 years ago.

Discover the ancient pyramids of Giza and their alignment to the skies. See stunning digital re-creations of the Parthenon, Alexandria Library, Stonehenge, and Abu Simbel Temple, and be inspired by the first stargazers who laid down the foundations of modern-day astronomy. Tickets: $10 includes show, coffee, tea and cookies.

August 9 at 2 p.m. – The Great American Eclipse. Learn about the First Total Solar Eclipse of the Sun in the USA since 1979 (approximately 75% in NJ) and the first visible eclipse from all 48 contiguous United States (excluding Alaska and Hawaii) since June 8, 1918. Tickets: $10 includes show, coffee, tea and cookies.

August 23 at 2 p.m. – Dawn of The Space Age with Star Talk. Take a look back at both the Russian and American ventures into the cosmos from the launch of Sputnik to the American Gemini, Apollo and Shuttle programs, missions to Mars and the outer planets.

Learn about the International Space Station, private space exploration ventures and the possible future of human exploration. Beyond the technology, you will also be inspired by the drive, and perseverance of the men and

women who took part in these death defying endeavors. Tickets: $10 includes show, coffee, tea and cookies.

August 30 at 2 p.m. – Show to Be Announced. Check the Planetarium webpage for updates. Tickets: $10 includes show, coffee, tea and cookies.

KIDS’ SHOWS: August 5, 12, 19 and 26 at 12:30 p.m. – The Stars from My Backyard: Live Star Talk for Kids! (Ages 10 and under) Beginning with a beautiful sunrise, children learn about the sun, moon, weather, constellations and planets visible in the current sky. Along the way, fun stories, songs, and even a passing rainstorm help make this an exciting introduction to the sky for young children. Tickets: $10 adults; $8 Seniors/OCC Alumni; $7 children 12 & under.

August 12 at 2 p.m. – Kaluoka’hina: The Enchanted Reef (Ages 10 and under) Children will be transported to a tropical reef to join Jake and Shorty, two adventurous and humorous fish, on an animated quest to restore the magic of their reef that will protect it from man’s destruction. Visitors witness a one of a kind underwater world that is full of adventure, danger, and riddles. Tickets: $10 adults; $8 Seniors/OCC Alumni; $7 children 12 & under.

August 12 and 26 at 11:30 a.m. – One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure (Ages 7 and under) Join Sesame Street’s Big Bird, Elmo, and Hu Zhu, a Muppet from China, as they explore the night sky. They’ll take children on a journey of discovery and imagination to learn about the Moon, Earth, bright stars and constellations. Our live presenter will also give a brief tour of the night sky over New Jersey so kids can learn where to look for some of the constellations and visible planets of the season. Tickets: $10 adults; $8 Seniors/OCC Alumni; $7 children 12 & under.

August 18 – Premiere Movie Event! So You Want to Be an Astronaut? At 6 p.m., learn what it takes to become an astronaut. Children (ages 4 & up) can visit each station to learn about requirements astronauts must meet to qualify to travel into space. From nutrition to gravity, children will have fun seeing if they have what it takes to travel into the stars! At 7 p.m., the new movie Defying Gravity will be shown in the dome theater. This all new full dome show uncovers the mysteries of gravity and features Apollo Aurora and her robot correspondents Apple 1-6-8-6 and EGR-1. This program explores rocket power, gravity on other planets, monstrous black holes, and even what keeps us grounded on Earth! Tickets: $10 all seats.

August 19 at 11:30 a.m. – DinoStars! Live Star Talk. Learn about the skies above New Jersey and the “dinosaurs” constellations that can be seen! Will you be able to find your favorite dinosaur among the stars? Tickets: $10 adults; $8 Seniors/OCC Alumni; $7 children 12 & under.

August 19 at 2 p.m. – Defying Gravity. This all new full dome show uncovers the mysteries of gravity and features Apollo Aurora and her robot correspondents Apple 1-6-8-6 and EGR-1. This program explores rocket power, gravity on other planets, monstrous black holes, and even what keeps us grounded on Earth! Tickets: $10 adults; $8 Seniors/OCC Alumni; $7 children 12 & under.

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“Not lost on us is minor league baseball’s perfect combination of affordable family entertainment and terrific professional baseball,” Matin said. “It’s a ton of fun. We want to make sure people have a lot of fun and a terrific experience.”

Matin is a graduate of Albany, N.Y., High School where he played baseball.

“My baseball career was appropriately short,” said Matin, who graduated from the University of Rochester and the University of Chicago. “I was not very good. I played third base. I had no range and an erratic arm. I had a decent bat. I love the game. I am a lifelong fan. I have seen games in all 30 major league stadiums and my wife went with me to many of them. I have been to countless minor league stadiums.”

Matin said he has attended 5-10 Lakewood games at FirstEnergy Park.

“It is in great shape,” he said. “It has all of the amenities that parks built in the last couple of years don’t have. We want to make investments and make it better. We are looking at certain aspects of the stadium and the fan experience. We have a long laundry list of ideas to enhance the fan experience.

“We have a lot of connecting projects. We have the opportunity to learn more from the fan base and stakeholders of the team. Some fans may say we need new picnic tables. Other fans might say we need a new Kids Zone.”

Tamashunas graduated from Holmdel High School, competing in baseball and boys soccer for the Hornets. He resided in Middletown and worked in New York City.

“Holmdel is where my baseball career ended,” he said with a smile.

The SAL, which utilizes a split-season format, marks the first full professional season for the majority of its players. The Phillies supply Lakewood with its players, manager, coaches, strength and conditioning staff and the medical staff. Philadelphia pays their salaries. Lakewood won the league title in 2006, 2009 and 2010.

Numerous major league players have come through Lakewood. They include former Philadelphia stars Cole Hamels and Ryan Howard, former Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz, New York Mets catcher Travis d’Arnaud and Toronto Blue Jays pitcher J.A. Happ.

The BlueClaws entered the game with a 1418 record during the second half the season.

They were 54-48 overall. They narrowly missed out on a playoff berth during the first half of the season.

Matin said the ownership group’s top priority is providing top entertainment in a family oriented atmosphere.

“Winning is an added bonus,” he said.

“We don’t have one iota of control in terms of whether the team wins. Dayton holds the record for consecutive sellouts in all of professional sports. It set the record of 815 in 2011 and the streak is still alive. It set the record despite not being very good on the field. It’s much more about the family atmosphere, the food, the fan experience, the parents, the grandparents and the kids.

There is something for everyone in minor league baseball.”

7 Million Tickets Sold Rob Merten, 17, of Clark, saw Lakewood play at the stadium for the first time on July 27. His visit was more than just a memory for him.

It was an entry into the team’s history books.

He was named the team’s seven millionth fan.

“It’s pretty cool, pretty exciting,” said Merten, the 222nd fan to enter the stadium at FirstEnergy Park. It was for a regular-season home game. “I was walking in and I had no idea it was happening. All of a sudden, everyone is yelling and cheering and taking my picture. Plus, it’s a milestone for the team and it’s pretty cool to be a part of that.”

Merten’s father, Robert, said the family attended the game for a corporate event with Service Corporation International.

The family viewed the game from a private box behind home plate and from a picnic area. Other family members on hand were Rob Merten’s sister, Amanda, and Robert Merten’s wife, Donna.

“We see them (team workers) with a megaphone and we have no clue what’s going on,” Robert Merten said. “I see them counting down the fans and I said, ‘This could be us.’ I was only here one other time when a nephew, Tom LaTorre, played in a game involving his traveling team.”

“I did not really know what was happening until I walked through,” Rob Merten said.

“My father was sure it was going to be him, but it ended up being me.”

Rob Merten, a rising senior at Arthur L. Johnson High School in Clark, received Lakewood tickets and a personal parking spot for the 2018 home season, a team item signed

by Lakewood players, a seven-millionth fan Lakewood jersey and waiter-waitress service Thursday night. He threw out the ceremonial first pitch Thursday night. He wore the jersey and a smile Thursday night.

“I kept hearing someone shouting, ‘30 (seconds left), 25 (seconds) left,’ “ he said. “I walked through the gate and everyone was asking me my name and taking my picture.

I have never won anything big in my life.”

Rob Merten, a New York Yankees fan, said he enjoyed the game and the experience.

“It looks like they are doing pretty well in terms of them playing,” said Rob Merten, who competes in boys lacrosse, boys swimming, cross country and track in high school. “Nothing really needs to change. I had the classic feeling of sitting down, watching the game and eating hot dogs. There is nothing that I would want the ownership to change.”

Lakewood is the fastest team in New Jersey and SAL history to attract seven millions fans to regular-season home games. The team has attracted 228,392 fans to FirstEnergy Park this year. The team has attracted 7,006,423 fans since coming to Lakewood, which has led New Jersey and the SAL in attendance each year since its 2001 inception.

“Seven million is very exciting,” Matin said.

“I feel it’s very cool. It’s a big number. The team is extremely well run. It was real exciting to watch that young man come through the gate.”

FirstEnergy Park has played host to numerous community, entertainment and youth baseball events.

“We will continue to use the stadium as fully as we can for community organizations,” Matin said. “We want to provide entertainment and youth baseball events.”

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“I Need A Hearing Aid, But My Finances Are Tight”

You know that you may need hearing aids, the kids are yelling at you to do something and your spouse keeps telling you to turn the television down.

You are not alone in feeling that hearing aids may not be an option due to the upfront expense. Hearing aids are a great rehabilitative tool when you have the funds accessible but what if you don’t? We never want to ask our children for help because we know that they have very busy lives. So, what is your next move?

Here are some options that you may or may not have been aware of. Did you know that hearing aids are a tax deduction? Hearing aids are a medical device used for aural rehabilitation and can be claimed on your income taxes.

Do you have a work f lex plan? A flex plan is a plan that can be elected through your health insurance at the new year open enrollment, which is usually in November/December, for health expenses that you know you

will be incurring such as hearing aids.

You elect the amount needed and it is available to you thereafter. You can elect this option and have the funds taken out of your paycheck or even have a credit card that is tied to your plan depending on your health care carrier. To find out more information on flex plans, contact your health care provider and ask about enrollment options. Flex plans also have certain pre tax advantages.

What about finance plans? Here at Garden State Hearing and Balance Center we offer a 12-month zero percent interest financing option to all patients who would like improved hearing without any significant upfront cost.

Let’s face it, sometimes the peace of mind knowing that the extra cash that you have can now be used for a true emergency is price less. Your hearing is a precious gift, so let’s not waste it.

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

Alzheimer’s Is A Guessing Game

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. There are a few words that terrify people as soon as their uttered by a physician. One of them is Alzheimer’s disease. When you hear that word, it’s like time stops.

A new report has considered the fear that we have when it comes to Alzheimer’s.

Researchers evaluated 1,641 adults over the age of 50 and found that certain factors are known to increase our fear of developing Alzheimer’s, not the disease itself, but fear of getting it.

What are the three factors?

1. Stress 2. Genetics 3. Self-determined faulty memory Stewing about these factors doesn’t necessarily mean you’re going down the rabbit hole.

I worry more about you getting diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, when you don’t have it!

That’s the sad reality that happens every day! How do I know? People get smacked with labels constantly, and dropped into the sinking ship called the “medical system” that is frequently too quick to cut, poison and burn. There’s a difference between an ailing memory and Alzheimer’s disease. It’s common sense.

According to preliminary results from a new study presented recently in London, diagnosing Alzheimer’s is a guessing game.

Doctors evaluated 4,000 Medicare patients who had mild cognitive impairment or dementia, and discovered that that many of them definitively do not have Alzheimer’s!

Could you be one of those elderly people that have reduced memory function, but not actually Alzheimer’s disease? The treatment differs, you know.

The average retail price for a month supply of a popular Alzheimer’s medication is $497 of cold, hard cash. One challenge we have is that well-meaning doctors don’t even think twice about prescribing Alzheimer’s medications. Adding to the challenge, pharmaceutical companies promote the glories of said-drug, adding to the indiscriminate prescribing problem, which in my honest opinion, is already haphazard.

So unfortunately, Alzheimer’s is a guessing game. We know patients tend to have sticky clumps of beta-amyloid in their brains. You can see these using PET-scans (often not reimbursed), or via painful spinal taps. So obviously, most people do not endure these expensive or invasive procedures. They are told they have Alzehimer’s anyway, without a definitive diagnosis, often based on their poor memory recall or recent personality changes. Down the rabbit hole you go.

Some practitioners don’t think with enough compassion or they wouldn’t toss the name “Alzheimer’s” out so fast. I’ve been on the other side of this (not personally) but close enough to see how families get ruined, how lives and finances become catastrophic due to one word, perhaps mold, or Lyme, or Alzheimer’s, or “insert your disease here.”

What can be measured? Quinolinic acid (from the substrate L-tryptophan). It can be evaluated and while having high levels doesn’t equate to Alzheimer’s, it’s better than diagnosing on symptoms. We do know this compound is generated in excess in people with Alzheimer’s disease. If you’d like to read a more detailed version sign up for my newsletter at SuzyCohen.com and I’ll email it to you.

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NEW JERSEY – All across Monmouth and Ocean Counties, individuals, families and groups are deciding to live Healthy For GoodTM by making changes to their lifestyle. Starting an exercise program, reducing stress levels, incorporating better eating habits, quitting smoking and managing blood pressure and cholesterol are just a few examples of the many ways that people are getting healthy.

The American Heart Association is seeking nominations for the Shoreline Heart Walk Lifestyle Change Award, which is locally sponsored by New Jersey Natural Gas. The award recognizes people or groups who have made changes that have impacted their quality of life and improved their health.

Nominations will be accepted through Fr id ay, Aug ust 4 a nd w i n ners w ill be recognized at the Shoreline Heart Walk on October 1 at the Asbury Park Boardwalk.

Hear t Walk, locally sponsored by Hackensack Meridian Health, Coral Harbor, Mid-Atlantic Surgical Associates, RWJ Barnabas Health and VNA Health Group, is part of the American Heart Association’s new Healthy For Good movement wh ich encou r ages Americans to lead healthier lives by

delivering science-based recommendations, tools, tips and motivation to build healthier behaviors. Held in more than 305 communities throughout the U.S., the Heart Walk is designed to promote healthy lifestyles while raising funds to save lives from this country’s No. 1 and No. 5 killers – heart disease and stroke.

The Healthy For Good movement is based on four pillars: Eat Smart. Add Color. Move More. Be Well. According to the American Hear t Association, less than 1 percent of Americans meet the association’s def inition of ideal cardiovascular health, primarily due to poor diet. In the U.S., about two in three adults and one in three children are overweight or obese. Around 45 percent of adults are not sufficiently active to receive health benefits and about one in three adults participate in NO leisure time physical activity.

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Did you report your accident or injury to your employer? By statute you are provided a short period of time to actually notify your employer of the injury. The most restrictive notice requirement is applied when a hernia is alleged, as you have only forty-eight (48) hours to report this.

Although other accidents and injuries allow for more leniency, as you may be entitled to medical treatment, all injuries should be reported as soon as possible.

Have you sought medical treatment? After providing notice to your employer that you have sustained an injury, you should seek medical attention immediately, should same be necessary. The longer that one waits to request medical treatment, the harder it will be to causally connect the injury to the incident at work. In addition, injuries often respond better to appropriate medical treatment provided in a reasonable time, rather than allowing the injury to worsen before attempting treatment.

Has your employer notified the workers’ compensation insurance carrier? This is important so that you are provided with a claim number to provide to medical providers to insure payment on your behalf. Also, although you provide notice to your employer, future endeavors relative to the claim will be more efficiently completed if the carrier is immediately put on notice.

Has your employer or its workers’ compensation insurance carrier provided you with a medical professional with whom to seek medical treatment? On some occasions, the employer may indicate that you should seek treatment and bring the employer any outstanding medical bills. This is contrary to the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act and usually signifies that the carrier has not yet been notified. It is important that you understand that the employer, through its carrier, has the right to choose the physicians from whom you receive medical treatment for compensable injuries. A physician you choose, with the intention of providing bills to the employer, is not authorized and may not be recognized by the carrier in the future.

Is the physician with whom you are treating providing you with rea- Christopher R. Shea Esq. sonable and necessary medical treatment? It is important that you provide the authorized medical professional with all of your medical complaints that are related to the compensable injury, and that all of those complaints are addressed by that physician.

Are you receiving temporary disability benefits through the workers’ compensation carrier for 70 % of your standard average weekly wage?

This is required in the event that the authorized physician indicates that you are temporary totally disabled, or able to return to modified duty which can not be accommodated by your employer.

Temporary disability through your employer is not the same as disability through the State and need not be applied for. In the event that you are instructed to apply for disability through the State, you are not getting the benefit as provided

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After completion of your medical treatment and temporary disability benefits, have you received compensation for the permanent disability arising out of your compensable injury? If you have received benefits, have you contacted an attorney to determine whether these benefits are consistent with the injury and disability you sustained?

Although this checklist may not be comprehensive, it is a starting point to determine whether you are receiving the appropriate benefits under the law. Should any of the above not be consistent with the benefits you are receiving, there are actions that may be taken by an attorney to bring your matter before the court so that the issues may be resolved.

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PLUMSTED – The Warrior Booster Club will hold their 2017 golf outing fundraiser on Friday, August 25 at the Gambler Ridge Golf Club, 121 Burlington Path Road in Cream Ridge.

Registration and lunch is at 12 p.m., shotgun start is at 1 p.m. and dinner, door prizes

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Vendors Needed For 4th Annual Rock The Farm “Faux-Chella” Festival

SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Family and friends from all over the country will gather to experience an eclectic throwback to the greatest rock and roll of all time on September 16. The festival will feature food trucks, craft vendors, yoga, zen gardens, beer and wine tents, a VIP lounge, kid zone, and so much more. Music will play across three stages from 2 until 10 p.m. All proceeds from the festival will benefit the CFC Loud N’ Clear Foundation, an organ-

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CLASSIFIEDS Auto For Sale Items For Sale Help Wanted 2001 Ford Crown Victoria LX - “V8. Auto. All power. Leather.

Alloy wheels. 80K. Black. Senior owner, Holiday City. $2,900.

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2 Bookcases - Doors on bottom. Matching desk. $700 firm.

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2002 Explorer - 4x4. Loaded, 165K. $2,995. 732-350-3146.

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Kayaks - Old Town Loon III and Wilderness. System PamLico 120. $500 each. 609-971-8740.

Bulkhead Ladder, $150.

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For Rent

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Crestwood Village - 55+. Non smoker. Working person. 1 car only. $950 plus utilities. Credit check. Put back woods. 609-994-8644.

(33) Affordable Properties In Ocean County CAPC, LLC - Is offering two units for rent. Three and four bedroom, single-family homes in Toms River for $1,205. These properties are restricted based on income.

Application forms can be obtained from 421 Halsey Street in Newark; between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Applications can also be obtained by emailing clients@njclf.com or our website capcnj.org/apply. All individuals and families may apply. Priority will be given to qualified Sandy impacted residents/households.

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Real Estate ADULT 55+ COMMUNITY Homestead Run - Toms River. Purchase or rental. 2 BR, 1 or 1.5 Bath. Immediate occupancy. Call 732-370-2300.

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Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot.

5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius.

732-364-7580. (t/n) Cash Paid - For vintage saxophones and World War II military items.

E-mail: mymilitarytoys@optonline. net or call 609-581-8290.

(33) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac.

Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) WE BUY USED CARS - Any condition, any make, any year. We also specialize in buying Classic Porshe, Mercedes and Jaguar running or not, DEAD OR ALIVE. 609-598-3622. (t/n) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc.

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

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

Minimum 1-2 years experience required as well as experience with EMR. One RN 7-3 (22.50 hours a week e/o), and one RN 3-11 (16 hours a week e/o w/e). For immediate consideration apply to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759, 732849-2047 or email resume to rscully@ thepinesatwhiting.org. EOE. (34) FT/PT Weekend CNA/CHHA The Pines at Whiting is looking for experienced CNA’s/CHHA’s to provide excellence in care to our residents on our Assisted Living Unit and Skilled Nursing units. If you are looking for an environment that rewards excellence, provides a fun work environment you should look no further! Full Time 3-11. Excellent benefit package for Full Time employees. Stop in today to learn more.

Weekend commitment positions on all 3-11/11-7 Special weekend rates of $14 - $16/hour depending on community. Weekend program requires a commitment of 4 weekend shifts per month. Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org (32) Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n) Full or Part Time Laborer/Apprentice - In Jackson. Will train.

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

(34) Full Time Teller/Pawn Clerk Ocean Check Cashing, 970 Route 166 Toms River, NJ. 732-2442814. 45 hours plus per week, includes every Saturday. Duties are as follows: banking experience, have knowledge of verifying and identifying fraud, good customer service skills, good communication skills, cash handling experience, knowledge of filing SARS/CTRS, retention, knowledge of Ebay. Good starting salary. Paid vacation. Some cross selling a plus. Please send resume to michalvv@aol.com.

(35) Teacher- FT - Pre-Kindergarten. Brick Child Care Center. Call 732 458-2100.

(36) Community Resource Center Driver Wanted for Mental Health Agency in Brick. Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. - 9 a.m.; 2:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Candidate must have valid NJ driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Please call 732-255-9102, ext. 4. (35) Personal Care Assistant - Full Time with benefits to help our assisted living residents with laundry, bed making, and meals. Hours 11 a.m.

– 7 p.m. and includes e/o weekend.

Rate is $9/hour. Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (32) Part Time - Jackson helper/apprentice. Working papers require for 17 & under. Call 732-928-2100. (34) Teacher - FT- Two’s. Brick Child Care Center. Call 732 458-2100. (36)

Teacher Assistant - FT/PT FLOATER. Seniors Welcome!

Brick Child Care Center. Call 732 458-2100.

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

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

See all our anniversary and monthly specials. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732-5003063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Roofing Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows, gutters. Repairs and discounted new installations. Prompt service.

Insured. NJ license #13HV01888400.

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

(28) Live-in Caregiver - With 20 years experience. Seeking employment to care for elderly, to do cooking, shower, medication and cleaning. Excellent references.

Call Nelly 732-853-2386.

(30) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (35) Need A Ride - Airports, cruise, A.C., doctors. Save $$$. Senior discounts.

Tom. Save ad. 551-427-0227. (39) All Around Yard And Home Maintenance – Outdoor, indoor work done to your satisfaction. Spring thru Winter. Cleaning, home repairs, yard upgrades, etc. References upon request. Very diligent. Fair estimates.

Eddie Zsoka 732-608-4781. (31) Interior and Exterior Painting – Insured all calls returned.

References available. Free estimates. Lic # VH4548900. Tommy call 609-661-1657. (34) Do You Need Someone - To take care of your loved one in the evenings Monday through Friday?

Call Janet 732-409-7794 (Howell, Freehold and Jackson).

(35) Painting - By neat, meticulous craftsman who will beat any written estimate. Interior/exterior. Free estimate. Fully insured. 732-5067787, 646-643-7678.

(33) All In 1 Handyman/General Contracting - Painting, kitchens, bath, basements, etc. Remodeled, flooring, carpentry, roofing, siding, windows, doors, gutters, etc. “Any to do list.” No job too big or small, we do it all. $ave - Veterans discount. Call Clark 732-850-5060. (t/n) Nice Polish Lady - Can take care of elderly. Available days. Have car for shopping, doctor visits.

20 years experience. Call Krystyna 973-568-0714.

(34) Buy Direct Flooring - Laminates, luxury Vinyl $2.65’ installed, plush, berber $1.65’ installed, quality remnants, hardwood. Owner installed. County #2006052978. 732-504-9286. (36)

Services Don Carnevale Painting - Specializing interiors. Very neat.

Special senior discounts. Reasonable, affordable, insured. References. Low spring rates. License #13VH3846900. 732-899-4470 or (34) 732-814-4851. Thank you.

Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725.

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

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

The Original Family Fence A fully licensed and insured company in Ocean County has specialized in unique fence repairs and installations around the Garden State for over 35 years. We want your gate repairs, sectional repairs, and new installation inquiries! No job is too small for us to tend to in a day’s time. Call us today for your free estimate You might just be surprised with what is possible. NJ LIC: 13VH09125800. Phone 732773-3933, 732-674-6644.

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Autobody Work - $99 any dent big or small, professionally done. We come to you. Serving Ocean and Monmouth counties. 347-744-7409. (t/n) Daycare Provider - With 20 years experience. Excellent references. Looking to care for infant in her Howell home. Rt. 9-Adelphia Road. 732-905-1457. (36)

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United Way Hosts Annual “Stuff The Bus” Drive For School Supplies

NEW JERSEY – United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties is holding its annual “Stuff the Bus” school supply drive at five locations throughout Monmouth and Ocean counties to meet the growing demand for school supplies needed by children throughout the community.

Sponsored by J.F. Kiely Construction Co. and New Jersey Natural Gas, the drive is designed to help ensure that all children begin the school year with the tools they need to succeed.

“Providing these educational supplies helps support a child’s ability to learn while removing some of the financial burden from both parents and teachers,” says Timothy Hearne, President & CEO of United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. “Donations from the Stuff the Bus drive allow children from low-income households to focus on their assignments instead of worrying about whether they have the tools to complete them.”

Stuff the Bus events will be held at five local

Author & Healing Medium Anysia Marcell Kiel Visits OCL

OCEAN COUNTY – Published author and Ocean County resident Anysia Marcell Kiel will be visiting 14 branches of the Ocean County Library to promote her new book, “Discovering the Healer Within.”

While many people are likely familiar with psychic mediums who do readings, few know about healing mediums who teach you how to clear illnesses and ailments in a noninvasive, peaceful way. Kiel guides you on a journey to awaken powerful healing abilities within yourself though her remarkable life stories and client sessions.

Her book discussion will be followed with a question and answer session. Copies of her new book will be available for purchase and signing.

Kiel will appear on the following dates and branches: Toms River Branch, 101 Washington Street; 7 p.m. on August 17: 732-349-6200.

Manchester Branch, 21 Colonial Drive, 7 p.m. on August 31: 732-657-7600.

Brick Branch, 301 Chambers Road, 2 p.m. on September 9: 732-477-4513.

Island Heights, 121 Central Ave., 6:30 p.m. on September 18: 732-270-6266.

Berkeley Branch, 30 Station Road, 6:30 p.m. on September 20: 732-269-2144.

Point Pleasant Beach Branch, 710 McLean Ave., 11 a.m. on September 30: 732-892-4575.

Long Beach Island, 217 South Central Ave., 7 p.m. on October 4: 609-494-2480.

Upper Shores Branch, 112 Jersey City Ave. in Lavallette at 2 p.m. on October 7: 732-793-3996.

Barnegat Branch, 112 Burr Street; 6 p.m. on October 12: 609-698-3331.

Lacey Branch, 10 East Lacey Road, 2 p.m. on October 14: 609-693-8566.

Plumsted Branch, 119, Evergreen Road, 6:30 p.m. on October 18: 609-758-7888.

Jackson Branch, 2 Jackson Drive, 2 p.m. on October 21: 732-928-4400.

Waretown Branch, 112 Main Street, 6:30 p.m. on November 6: 609-693-5133.

Point Pleasant Borough Branch, 834 Beaver Dam Road, 6 p.m. on Thursday, November 16: 732-295-1555 These programs are free, but registration is required. To register, call the branch or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events.

stores, all from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., where shoppers are invited to donate new school supplies to the drive: August 5 at Walmart in Brick and Walmart in Freehold.

August 12 at Wegmans in Ocean Township, Walmart in Manahawkin and Walmart in Neptune.

In addition to providing an opportunity to

donate school supplies, United Way offers volunteers a way to give their time to the drive.

Volunteers ages 12 and up are needed at the community events. Interested volunteers can register by contacting Jackie Liguori at 848206-2037 or jliguori@uwmoc.org.

For more information about the Stuff the Bus drive and United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, please visit uwmoc.org.

United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties fights for the education, health and financial stability of residents in Monmouth and Ocean counties. The organization partners with area nonprofits, businesses, schools, governments, individuals and volunteers to build initiatives that create lasting change while encouraging others to give, advocate and volunteer for the benefit of our community.

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Understanding Shoulder Replacement Surgery By: Kimberly Salvato, DPT, Manchester Physical Therapist

TOTAL SHOULDER REPLACEMENT The total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) was first performed in the United States in the 1950’s. According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, about 53,000 people in the U.S. have their shoulder replaced each year. This compares to more than 900,000 Americans a year who have knee and hip replacements. The main goal of shoulder replacement surgery is to decrease pain, while also increasing mobility, strength, and function in order to help the patient return to normal life.

ANATOMY OF THE SHOULDER (GLENOHUMERAL JOINT) The shoulder is made up of three bones: the humerus (upper arm bone), the scapula (shoulder blade), and the clavicle (collar bone). Much like a ball and socket joint, the head of the humerus (the ball) fits into the socket of the scapula, called the glenoid cavity; this makes up the glenohumeral joint. The second portion of the shoulder is called the rotator cuff, and is made up of four muscles (supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis). These muscles aid in holding the head of the humerus into the glenoid cavity during shoulder elevation, so partial dislocation (subluxation) does not occur.

WHO NEEDS A TOTAL SHOULDER REPLACEMENT? Increased shoulder pain can be debilitating, and can significantly impact one’s quality of life. Patients with progressing shoulder pathology, persistent pain, and loss of function, benefit from a total shoulder replacement.

These pathologies include: • Advanced osteoarthritis (OA) • Rheumatoid arthritis • Disease of the rotator cuff • Osteonecrosis • Fractures of the humeral head Advanced OA, is the most common reason to have surgery. Patients frequently hear the term “bone on bone” which means there has been a significant deterioration of the normal smooth cartilage that lines the joint. Smooth cartilage is important because it allows the ball and socket to glide against one another during movement. Surgical management is considered

when conservative treatment, such as rehabilitation, corticosteroid injection, anti-inflammatory medication, and pain medication (analgesics) fail to provide relief.

IS A TOTAL SHOULDER REPLACEMENT RIGHT FOR YOU? The decision to have shoulder replacement surgery should be a mutual decision between you, your family, your family physician, and your orthopedic surgeon. As mentioned above, if conservative treatment was performed without relief of symptoms, then shoulder replacement surgery can be a great option to help increase your functional independence, and regain your quality of life.

SHOULDER REPLACEMENT OPTIONS: TOTAL V. REVERSE SHOULDER REPLACEMENT • Total shoulder replacement: TSA is a surgical procedure that replaces the damaged glenohumeral joint with artificial components called prosthesis.

Typically, the head of the humerus, and the glenoid cavity are both replaced. The damaged humeral head is replaced with a metal ball and stem, which is placed into the shaft of the humerus. The glenoid cavity is replaced with a new smooth plastic surface.

• Reverse shoulder replacement: If you have severe rotator cuff damage or a complete rotator cuff tear then a reverse total shoulder replacement might be better for you as a total shoulder replacement could still leave you with pain, and the inability to lift your arm above shoulder level.

In a reverse total shoulder replacement, the socket and metal ball are switched. The metal ball replaces the shoulder socket and a plastic socket is attached where the head of the humerus was. In addition, due to the irreparable damage to the rotator cuff, the deltoid muscle now becomes the primary mover during shoulder elevation.

HOW PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP AFTER SURGERY Although results of a TSA vary from patient to patient depending upon the underlying diagnosis, the results of having TSA are very satisfactory. Physical therapy after a TSA has a large success rate because the procedure involves soft tissue reconstruction of ligaments, muscles, and tendons.

Physical therapists are well educated in the precautions and post-surgical care following a TSA in order to increase overall functional activity. The primary goal of shoulder replacement surgery is pain relief, with along with the benefit of restoring motion and strength in order to return to sport or other recreational activities. Patients are permitted to use their hand, and wrist soon after surgery, and their elbow and shoulder approximately six weeks after surgery for light activity. Unrestricted, active use of the arm may begin as early as eight weeks after surgery. It is important to realize that patients typically will not be pain free until about 6-12 months after surgery. After one year, 95% of TSA patients enjoy pain-free function, which enables them to exercise the shoulder and return to the activities they enjoy.

KIMBERLY SALVATO, DPT Kimberly Salvato received her Bachelor’s of Science in Biology and minor in Behavioral Neuroscience at the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey in 2012. Following the completion of her undergraduate degree, Kimberly attended graduate school at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia and received her Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2015. As a student, Kimberly received extensive training treating patients post-stroke in an acute setting and patient post-surgical in an outpatient orthopedic setting. Kimberly then spent four months on her last affiliation in orthopedics and sports medicine, where she studied under renowned sports physical therapists, athletic trainers, and strength and conditions specialists.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of august 5 - august 11

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Sometimes you want what you want when you want it. You may insist on having your own way despite the appearance of being illogical. Don’t buck the system or swim against the currents and the tides in the week ahead.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Your focus in the week to come may be on getting things done by dealing with groups of people. You may find it easy to be inspired by your partner’s dynamic dreams just don’t forget to pay attention to the details.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You don’t need to promise someone the moon and the stars. In the week to come it isn’t necessary to bend over backwards to please a special someone. Be content to be admired and adored for just being yourself.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Open the windows for a breath of fresh air. This is a good week to escape from people or situations that have stifled your happiness. You could receive a great deal of attention from others due to a new toy or interest.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You are quick to grasp concepts before you float on to a new one. By embracing inspiring ideas you can plow your way through things that normally make you impatient.

Keep edginess under control in the week ahead.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Facing reality still leaves a lot to the imagination. Your down to earth nature may be uplifted by new friends and fantasies as this week passes by. New social contacts encourage you to enjoy a more serene and sociable mood.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Play with the

cards in your hand. You may be challenged in the week ahead when you are dealt some wild cards.

Find inspiration by appreciating the people or things within walking distance or in the local community.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Sheep enjoy the presence of a sheepherder. You might be intrigued by an offer to join a group or organization in the week ahead. New friends may inspire you to try something that may become a fascinating and passionate pastime.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Delay your pleasures and pleasures may be heightened. The flames of love may act as a pilot light until you meet a deadline or complete a project. Remain focused on honoring your commitments in the week ahead.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): It takes two to tango. Working with a friend or in a group setting can help you shine even if you don’t have a dance floor handy. Ask for assistance with a project or popularize your cause as the week unfolds.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Count your change twice, and then count it again. In the week ahead your assets may shrink through no fault of your own, but you are especially prone to carelessness about your possessions and mat lose some pennies.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Distance provides a more objective view. Stand back from a relationship so that emotional issues do not undermine basic trust and attunement.

Avoid letting suspicions or doubts cloud your judgment this week.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen In The Raw: Try A Dish That Highlights Fresh Fish At Its Finest

By Wolfgang Puck

In my early years as a chef, one of the most basic, and best, lessons I learned was to taste ingredients raw. Experiencing even a little bit of food in its uncooked state is a perfect way to get a sense of its flavors and textures, so you’ll always keep in mind the inherent qualities you want to highlight in the finished dish.

Sometimes, taking that initial raw taste might also inspire you not to cook a particular ingredient at all, or to cook it only briefly. That is certainly the case with many kinds of seafood, which over the past couple of decades many people have learned to enjoy raw or very lightly seared.

Just a few decades ago, food lovers in western countries might still have been wary of eating raw seafood - apart, of course, from longtime traditional specialties like raw oysters and cold-smoked salmon or lox. But the rising popularity of sushi dramatically changed people’s attitudes and also made people more receptive to other styles of raw or barely cooked premium fresh seafood, such as the citrus-marinated ceviche served in Latin American countries or the crudo (literally, “raw”) of Italy.

Such raw seafood specialties make wonderful summertime appetizers. Cool, light and refreshing, they’re perfect to serve as a first course or light lunchtime main dish.

Take, for example, my recipe for seared salmon and sea bass crudo with avocado.

Inspired by casual dishes I observed and prepared myself as a young chef working in the South of France and Monaco, this recipe relies upon the freshest, finest raw fish fillets you can find. Fortunately, many markets today sell such seafood labeled as “sushi grade” to indicate that it’s of the highest standard suitable for serving and eating raw. Of course, you should also let your eyes and nose confirm that the fillets are in perfect condition, looking firm and bright in color with no aromas other than a fresh clean scent of the sea.

My recipe gives you the option of preparing the fish either in its most pristine raw state or, if you or your guests might prefer just a hint of cooking, searing the fillets lightly first. Either way, the fish is then cut into thin slices that are briefly marinated with a simple dressing of olive oil and citrus juice or vinegar, the acidity of which firms it up a bit just as light cooking would. Draped over thin wedges of avocado and garnished with fresh herbs, the crudo makes a beautiful presentation

as refreshing to look at as it is to eat.

I hope you’ll try this recipe soon, and discover for yourself the pleasures of the freshest seafood in its most pristine state.

SEARED SALMON AND SEA BASS CRUDO WITH AVOCADO Serves 6 9 ounces (280 g) absolutely fresh sushi-grade salmon fillet, skin removed 9 ounces (280 g) absolutely fresh sushi-grade sea bass fillet, skin removed 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra if searing the fish 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, lemon juice or good-quality Champagne vinegar Fine sea salt Freshly ground black pepper 3 ripe but slightly firm Hass-style avocados 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives or tarragon 3 lemons, thinly sliced, seeds removed If you plan to sear the fish, first heat a nonstick skillet large enough to hold both pieces of fish over high heat. Drizzle in a very thin coating of olive oil and, when the oil is hot enough to flow freely in the pan and just beginning to give off the slightly wisps of smoke, add the 2 fish fillets and cook them on both large sides for about 1 minute per side, just until seared brown, turn them carefully with tongs.

Transfer the fish fillets, whether seared or raw, to a clean cutting board. With a very sharp chef’s knife, cut each fillet diagonally at a 45-degree angle into 6 paper-thin slices, as you would slice smoked salmon.

Arrange the fish slices without overlapping on a large platter.

In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, salt and pepper. Drizzle this dressing over the fish. Loosely cover the platter and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Halve and pit the avocados. With a large metal spoon, keeping its edge against the inside of an avocado half’s skin, carefully scoop out the flesh in a single piece from each avocado half. Place the avocado halves cut side down on a clean cutting board. Use a sharp knife to cut each half lengthwise into 8 thin, crescent-shaped wedges.

Arrange 4 avocado slices on each of 4 chilled serving plates. Drape a slice each of salmon and sea bass on top of the avocado on each plate. Sprinkle with chives or tarragon, garnish with lemon slices, and serve immediately.

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

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