2017-09-02 - The Brick Times

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September 2, 2017

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By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – Trader’s Cove Marina & Park could now become a destination for boaters traveling up and down the coast since a new building that has showers, laundry facilities and a lounge has been completed.

Mayor John G. Ducey and township department heads attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony on August 23 for the new Resource Building, which was a requirement of an

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–Photos by Judy Smestad-Nunn Left: The new resource building at Trader’s Cove will be made available to boaters visiting or living in Brick. Right, From left: Council President Art Halloran, township engineer Elissa Commins, Councilman Paul Mummolo, DPW Buildings and Grounds Supervisor John Lolla, business administrator Joanne Bergin, Mayor John G. Ducey, Councilwoman Andrea Zapcic, zoning officer Sean Kinneavy, DPW Director Glen Campbell, assistant township planner and grant writer Tara Paxton, director of recreation Dan Santaniello, tax collector JoAnne Lambusta, IT director Jeff Schmiedeberg, dock master Kevin Burge and parks supervisor Ken Mathis.

Police Thanked, Road Projects Advance

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BR ICK – I n t he early morning hours of Sunday, Aug. 20, Brick police responded to a total of seven 911 calls reporting a domestic disturbance, and to one 911 call reporting a domestic assault taking place at 141 Meridian Drive, i n t he M id s t r e a m s section of the township, according to the Ocean County Prose-

cutor’s Office.

Four Brick police officers were dispatched to t he scene where they encountered the male suspect involved in the domestic viole nc e eve nt s , a nd who was armed with a handgun, resulting in the off icers discharging their service weapons and killing –Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn the suspect.

Mayor John G. Ducey, with business admin“The officers were istrator Joanne Bergin and township attorconfronted with the ney Scott W. Kenneally, updates residents on the latest news.

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Ovarian Cancer: Who Is Really At Risk?

By Sara Grillo NEW JERSEY – Ovarian cancer will take the lives of over 14,000 women this year, and over 22,000 women will be diagnosed with the disease, according to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition.

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But even though that adds up to one in 75 women being diagnosed within her lifetime, it’s important to take a deeper look at the disease, its symptoms, risk factors, treatment – and most of all – its elusiveness.

DEP Sees Problems With Traders Cove Restaurant

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – Plans for a privately-run restaurant to be built at Traders Cove Marina & Park has hit roadblocks since the Department of Environmental Protection has reviewed the proposed agreement between the Township and Chefs International.

In a letter obtained by The Brick Times from the DEP to Township Business Administrator JoAnne Bergin, the Green Acres Program – state money of which several million was used for the acquisition and development of Traders Cove Marina & Park – has identified four areas that would prohibit the existence of a private restaurant there.

The first area is the lease term. In the lease agreement between the township and Chefs International, the restaurant would lease the land for 24 years, but Green Acres rules limit the initial term of any lease to no more than five years “unless the township can provide sufficient justification, based on capital expense or otherwise, to establish good cause” to exceed the five-year rule.

The second area is compensation. The lease

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Continued From Page 1 $807,051 National Boating Infrastructure Grant, used to partly fund the building, the transient slips and a floating dock.

The $1.396 million building completes the marina and park, located at the end of Mantoloking Road at the foot of the Mantoloking Bridge. The balance for the building was funded in the 2013 capital budget.

The Resource Building was built to “V-zone” standards, which are stringent building codes for areas in a high risk of flooding, so the first floor is elevated to 10.5 feet above grade (or 17.8 feet above sea level), with the ground floor containing no usable space. An elevator leads to the second floor where there are public bathrooms.

The second floor also has showers for the customers who rent boat slips at the marina. A code is required for access to the showers.

The third floor has laundry facilities, a lounge, bathrooms and showers for the use of transient boaters only. When transient boaters pay for their overnight slip, they would be given a code for access to the third floor.

“This is a momentous occasion,” said Ducey during the ribbon-cutting ceremony. “This [marina and park] is a big change. Everyone remembers driving past here when it was an abandoned boat yard, and now it’s a beautiful, welcoming entryway into Brick Township.”

Ducey has been a long-time critic of the cost associated with the marina and park, which began in 2003.

At the time, high density condominiums were planned for the 11-acre site, but public outcry resulted in a battle to save the property as a park.

“This building was the last thing that the taxpayers are responsible for at Traders Cove, so the spending required by actions of the previous administration has come to an end,” Ducey said after the ribbon-cutting.

“I have no idea how much this building will be used, but I am sure it will be a long time before we get $1.3 million of use out of it,” he added.

After the public outcry about the potential development of the site, in 2005 the developer, Paramount Homes, agreed to sell the land to the township for $8 million, but that number was offset by a total of $4,907,412 in grants and by selling 2.2 acres of the parcel to Ocean County for the construction of the Mantoloking Bridge County Park.

The development cost was offset by an additional $3,830,585 in various grants, for a total of $8,737,997 in grant money, said Tara Paxton, who is the township grant writer and Assistant Municipal Planner.

For Traders Cove Marina & Park to move forward, a dredging plan was submitted to CAFRA and the Army Corps of Engineers to increase the water depth from two feet to four feet where boat slips were planned, and by May 2008 the approvals were in place.

CAFRA and DEP permits were required for the development of the park, too, and those came in August 2010.

Phase one of the marina and park development began in 2011 with the construction of bulkheading, railings, the boardwalk, filler and grading.

Phase two included all the site work, utilities, the construction of a maintenance building, paving, clamshell ground cover, and stormwater management.

Phase three included landscaping, the play-

–Photos by Judy Smestad-Nunn The new resource building will have such amenities as a lounge, shower, and laundry facilities. ground installation, and now, finally the Resource Building. Traders Cove Marina & Park was officially opened in 2013.

John Tulko, 47, has kept his boat at Traders Cove Marina since it opened, and he was one of the few boaters in attendance at ribbon-cutting

ceremony. Afterwards, he toured the new Resource Building.

“It’s a wonderful addition to the facility, I absolutely will use it,” he said. “There should be more facilities like this up and down the east coast,” Tulko said.

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–Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn The Township Council discusses road projects at a recent meeting.

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Continued From Page 1 worst possible situation that you can imagine: a domestic violence call – a per son opened f i re on t hem,” said Mayor John G. Ducey during the Aug. 22 council meeting.

The police officers are safe, and are not physically harmed, he said.

“The officers protected us, the public, as they were trained to do. There was a fatality of the shooter. No other harm was done to the other people involved in the incident, or any other member of the public,” Ducey said.

The prosecutor’s office is investigating, as they always do in these situations, the mayor added.

“I just want to thank our officers for what they do every single day and every single night when they’re away from their families, when we’re all in bed being protected, and also thank God that additional harm was not done to all the innocents involved,” Ducey said.

Roadway Improvements In other news, an additional $114,970 is ne e de d t o complet e t he R iv ie r a Beach Roadway Improvements Phase 1 Project, said Council President Art Halloran.

The intent of the project is to repair the sections of the roadway that were in such a state of disrepair that a new surface course could not be placed over the existing pavement, Halloran said.

During the course of this contract, additional areas of pavement degradation were encountered that need to be corrected and reconstructed, he said.

“As we moved through the development, it was discovered that many have deteriorated to the point where microsurface would not help and would be a waste, therefore areas of pavement repair were expanded,” Halloran explained.

As a result there is a decrease in the

amount of roads that need to be resurfaced later because pavement is much more costly than microsurface.

“While it might be more expensive overall, the resulting condition of the roads within the neighborhood will be a far better result,” he said.

The change order was author ized to Meco, Inc. who was awarded the contract that has been increased from $602,366 to $717,336.

Mayor John G. Ducey said that the Riviera Beach Roadway Improvement Phase 1 Project was the last project authorized under the previous administration.

He said the former administration did not send their engineers out to ascertain the road conditions before road projects began.

“We changed that about two and a half years ago because we saw what was happening,” Ducey said.

“We have our engineers go out there right before the project begins so they know exactly in real time what is happening, not something that happened six years ago when they designed the roadways,” he said.

When the engineer and the contractor went out to do the work they discovered that the roads were in worse shape than they thought they were, so just coating the surface wasn’t enough, he said.

The Lake Riviera Roadway Improvement Project Phase 1 includes: Evergreen Drive, Dogwood Drive, Hawaii Drive, Lake Oak Place, the remainder of Lake Shore Drive (Vermont Dr. to the park pavement seam from Phase II), Essex Drive (from Phase 2/Montana Drive to terminus at Vermont), Delawa re D r ive, Red Ced a r D r ive, Timberline Place, Wisteria Drive (from Huxley to Vermont), Emerald Drive, Florida Drive, Mulberry Place, Crystal Drive and the end segment of Virginia Drive (from Spruce to Emerald Drive).

The next council meeting will be on Tuesday, Sept. 12 at 7 p.m.

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Letters To The Editor Withdrawal From Barnegat Committee Race I wanted to take this opportunity to announce that I have withdrawn my name as a Democratic candidate for Bar negat Tow nship Committee. My name on the ballot is being replaced

by Paul Whitcraft, an extremely qualified candidate who adds much value to our Democratic ticket.

There has been much chatter about this, and I wanted to set the record straight. As the Democratic Municipal Chair and as a long-time Barnegat resident and activist in the political arena, I have been fighting for such issues as: affordable healthcare; equal rights and opportunities for all (from the workplace to the ballot box); a healthy economy stemming from economic justice policies; and measures to mitigate the negative impact of climate change. It goes without saying that I have been outspoken i n Ba r negat about the numerous issues which affect our Barnegat residents – chief among them, the tremendous increases in our taxes. That’s why, with my f inancial background, I thought that I could make a difference in Barnegat.

However, after witnessing the incompetent and unstable governing going on in the White House and our “do-nothing Congress,” I feel my political activism needs to be directed toward electing Democratic congressional representatives in NJ, especially in the competitive races in the third and fourth congressional districts. I feel comfortable in this switch because we were successful in securing Paul Whitcraft as a replacement.

This doesn’t diminish the importance of our local race in Barnegat or mean that I won’t be involved in our 2017 election. Many of the issues we Democrats ran on last year are still

Letters To The very relevant, such as our for you? WeEditor have those businesses, but it has other out-of-control taxes, the irresponsible spending of taxpayer dollars and the absolute need for a forensic audit. These issues will require a tremendous amount of time and research–time for which in 2018 I would be torn to split between the town’s issues and our country’s issues.

As it pertains to our new ticket, I couldn’t be more delighted with our Barnegat Democratic candidates for Township Committee, Paul Whitcraft and Dan Ward. It is a strong ticket consisting of two professional candidates concerned with the issues important to Barnegat’s residents. To support the campaign go to wardandwhitcraft.com.

Paul Whitcraft joins Dan Ward on the Democratic ticket in their campaign to unseat the Republican i ncu mbent s. W h itcr af t holds a degree from Drexel University and has had a long and prestigious career in the special metals industry, holding leadership roles in companies and professional organizations.

He is married to Cyndi, his wife of 33 years and they have th ree g row n daughters. Dan Ward is an adjunct professor at Ocean County College and holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Stevens Institute of Technology and an MS from Illinois Institute of Technology. He grew up in Barnegat and attended Southern Regional HS. Marianne Clemente Barnegat

A Vote For Trump For all you people out t here who voted for Trump: We had heard it expressed many times previously that even though “He is not a politician, he will surround himself with smar t and experienced people to advise him.”

How’s that working out

same “smart” people like Manaforte, Kelly, Spicer, Priebus, Scaramucci and Bannon who surrounded Tr u m p a n d h ave b e e n kicked to the curb (and rightfully so).

Now we have the President himself, whose mental health is in ser ious question. I fear for our future and the future of our country. We must all make better choices.

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When Buying For Back To School, Buy Local Schools are getting ready to open and students from kindergarten to high school will be looking for the latest fashions, sneakers, backpacks and school supplies for the start of the new year.

The perfect place to shop for back-to-school is right here in Ocean County. Our numerous small businesses and malls offer the latest and best items for young children and teenagers.

I have often spoken about the importance of our Buy in Ocean County initiative, especially around the holidays.

Nevertheless, Buy in Ocean County is important all year long, including back-toschool time.

There are so many advantages to shopping local. Numerous well-stocked stores with helpful salespeople are only minutes away from any of our 33 towns.

Our local businesses offer everything from that perfect lunchbox for the first day of first grade to a new laptop for a student heading off to college.

Shopping locally not only suppor ts neighborhood

advantages over ordering online or through a catalog.

When you buy local, you are protected against fraud.

Both our county and state agencies have much more power when dealing with a local business complaint.

For example, if a computer bought locally does not work and a customer has a problem returning it, the Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs can help.

However, there is little the department can do if an item is purchased online.

Buying local means you can have confidence in your purchases. It can also save you money.

Many times, catalog and online offers can seem cheaper, but don’t forget to add in the shipping costs.

And if you have to return an item, it’s much easier to drive down the street and visit the store rather than pack and ship a package across country.

Frequenting local businesses also helps protect Ocean County jobs.

When you buy local you are supporting your neighbors.

Our business community is a vital part of Ocean County.

Local businesses also donate to local charities and give back to their communities, something that cannot be said about most catalog and online firms.

As Chairman of the Ocean County Department of Business Development and Tourism, I encourage all of our residents to see what our local stores have to offer.

With our many Mom & Pop businesses, chain stores, malls and outlet stores, everything you need for back to school is located right here at our doorstep.

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C ORRECTION In a previous article about the Pinelands Commission and the Southern Reliability Link, D’Arcy Rohan Green was referred to as a member of the board of directors of Save Barnegat Bay. She is a former board member. We apologize for the error.

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Continued From Page 1 September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, which was declared by President Barack Obama in 2015. The official White House proclamation describes the disease as being difficult to detect, but that by recognizing the warning signs, women can increase their likelihood of detecting ovarian cancer in its early stages, when it’s more responsive to treatment.

According to Karim ElSahwi, MD, FACOG, FACS, gynecologic oncologist with Hackensack Meridian Health, awareness is key.

“75 percent of ovarian cancer is detected at a late stage, meaning stage 3 or 4.

However there are signs and symptoms that are usually, at least initially, either overlooked by the patient or misinterpreted by the physician because they are very nonspecific and vague,” he said.

Those symptoms include frequent urination, abdominal pain, bloating or other gastrointestinal issues. Dr. ElSahwi said that by the time a patient presents their symptoms to him, they’ve already been through the gamut of seeing a gastroenterologist and urologist. Even an annual gynecological exam and Pap smear won’t detect the disease.

“The best we can do is alert the public and general practitioners of those signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer,” he said.

That being said, there’s a big difference between the general population and those at high risk for contracting the disease. High risk patients typically have a diagnosis of Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome (HBOC), which means there are multiple cases of breast or ovarian cancer on the same side of the family. Dr. ElSahwi said this is also known as mutations in the person’s BRCA, which stands for breast cancer susceptibility gene. Women of Jewish and Icelandic descent are more susceptible to the disease as well.

“Whenever you talk about early detection or screening for ovarian cancer you have to make that distinction – are you talking about the general public or are you talking about people with genetic mutations.”

The general population has about a 1.2 to 1.5 percent risk of being diagnosed with ovarian cancer, while for women at high risk, the ratio jumps 20 to 50 percent. Dr. ElSahwi said he sees about 40 to 50 cases of ovarian cancer a year between him and his partner.

The average age of diagnosis in the general population is around 60, but in the high risk population, the age of diagnosis is a decade earlier.

Dr. ElSahwi said there are a couple of

tests like an ultrasound and blood test that can be done on people at high risk, those who have family histories of breast or ovarian cancer, but that the data is not very robust.

“Most of the screening studies are directed towards high risk people because of how difficult it is to screen for ovarian cancer.”

Treatment is two-fold, surgery and chemotherapy, but not necessarily in that order. Dr. ElSahwi said the surgery to remove a cancerous mass is usually performed first, and then followed up with chemo. But if the patient is an operative risk, chemo may start before surgery, and then continue again after.

In some cases of stage 4 ovarian cancer, the only options that remain are chemo and hospice.

Chemotherapy can achieve initial remission in 80 percent of patients, but unfortunately, it will recur in about 75 percent. He said in March and April, the FDA approved two new drugs based on their good performance and targeting of specific mutations in the tumor.

Dr. ElSahwi said that people can sometimes be skeptical of clinical trials, but that they would be well advised to take advantage of them, since they use newer molecules. They should also listen to news about new maintenance dr ugs, as they might offer a longer remission.

These clinical trials and newer treatments don’t replace the gold standard of care, they’re merely added to it, or started after the gold standard of care has been completed.

Hope For Treatment While Dr. ElSahwi said he feels awareness for the disease has gotten better in the past couple of years, and that more people are talking about ovarian cancer, where he sees it coming from most is pharmaceutical companies. His hope is that pharma will use its power to not only push marketing for drugs, but also partner with physicians to get other messages out to the public, such as awareness about early signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer, newer and more targeted therapies and treatment options, and information about clinical trials that test for newer molecules.

“Pharmaceuticals are typically the best people to advertise and they typically actually resonate better than any community service or any healthcare system can – it’s just the nature unfortunately of our medical environment right now.”

“In a practical sense I think that would work in a more efficient way than either healthcare systems, doctors or the government has been successful at,” he said. “That would be a very beneficial partnership.”

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Continued From Page 1 agreement would charge Chefs International $75,000 a year with a 2 percent escalator each year, but Green Acres rules require that the lease provide “sufficient compensation” in relation to market value.

The DEP recommends that the township revise the compensation structure in the proposed lease to include a percentage of revenue from Chefs International. They have also asked the township for an analysis that shows how winter boat storage revenues would be affected if the lease is executed.

The third area addresses public access. While the township has stated that Chefs International is aware that the area covered by the lease, including restroom facilities, would be open to the public, the DEP “did not find such language in our review of the proposed lease,” they wrote in the letter.

They have asked the township to include language in the lease that formalizes public access to the lease area.

The fourth area is shared parking. The DEP expressed concerns about parking capacity during times of peak park usage during the summer months and during scheduled concerts, events or festivals while sharing limited parking spaces with restaurant patrons.

The four-page letter also lists 10 Required Revisions to the proposed lease, that include how rental payments would be used by the township; insurance requirements; prohibiting the restaurant from expanding its structures over the course of the lease, and more.

The DEP has asked the township for “additional

language in the lease” specifically describing how the proposed restaurant use “will promote the use of funded parkland for recreation and conservation purposes,” and that the restaurant would be “a park amenity and not a stand-alone destination.”

Once the DEP receives the additional information and required requested revisions, they would conduct a final review of the proposed lease for compliance with Green Acres rules.

If all the issues could be resolved, the proposed operation may require outside bond counsel review since the restaurant is proposed to occur on Green Acres bond-funded parkland, they wrote.

Britta Wenzel, Executive Director of Save Barnegat Bay – an environmental organization founded in 1971 to save the land that later became Traders Cove and Marina from development, and who has been in opposition to the restaurant since it was proposed – said the restaurant proposal may not “pass the muster” for Green Acres bond counsel.

“We would have preferred a denial based on the fact that it is a diversion of public land, but that being said, we are glad that NJDEP is raising the bar and is requiring Brick Township to prove that it’s not a diversion,” she said.

“It’s putting the burden on Brick taxpayers, trying to push through a restaurant that violates state law,” Wenzel said.

Asked if he believes Brick could meet the DEP requirements outlined in the letter and if a restaurant at Traders Cove is still viable, Mayor John G. Ducey said he believes it is.

“The township has been and is still working on getting Green Acres approval for a proposed outside restaurant,” Ducey wrote in an email.

“We will continue working towards that goal.”

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cards for our troops overseas so that they may keep in contact with their families during their deployment.

To date, there have been over 15,000 phones collected and over 54,000 free 60-minute calling cards donated through these efforts to date.

There are various drop sites throughout the area so that donors can drop their phones in them.

The group is also accepting names of soldiers serving overseas to send them calling cards.

Provide their name, rank, and military mailing address to mail them a package along with the calling cards.

For more information, contact Nancy Seibert at 732-606-6040.

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Antique Automobile Show Featuring The Cameos

TOMS RIVER – It’ll be a flashback Saturday on September 23 at the Ocean County Vintage Automobile Club’s 12th Annual Antique Automobile Show, being held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Rose Garden Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 1579 Old Freehold Road.

New Jersey’s favorite oldies group and 1950’s recording artist The Cameos will perform the music of the 50’s and 60’s starting at 1 p.m. The Cameos first hit the charts in 1959 with the song “Rock and Roll Arabian Nights” and have continued to keep the sound of the “oldies” alive, performing music

that holds a special meaning for those who grew up with it – the type of music you could sing along with, dance to and fall in love with.

The free event will also feature refreshments, prizes for kids, special parking for car clubs and craft vendors. Craft vendors are needed for the event and should call Kevin Bassinder at 732505-4477 or email KBActivities@aol.com with a subject line of Car Show or Craft Vendor.

There will be a large seating area provided, but it is recommended to bring a lawn chair or something to sit on.

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EYE STROKE

An “eye stroke” (known medically as “retinal artery occlusion”) is caused by a clot or narrowing of the retina’s blood vessels that interrupts blood flow. While an eye stroke is usually painless, it can bring about a sudden change in vision or loss of vision in one eye, which is often the first symptom. Other symptoms include a loss of peripheral vision, the appearance of “floaters,” and blurry or distorted vision. Vision changes may be mild at first, but then worsen over several hours or days. Immediate medical attention is required to prevent permanent damage and loss of sight. Those at highest risk of an eye stroke include individuals with atherosclerosis, hypertension, high cholesterol, and a history of heart attack/stroke.

If you have symptoms of eye stroke, contact your doctor right away, even if they seem to be clearing up. Without treatment, an eye stroke can lead to permanent vision loss.

At SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES, P.A., our services go beyond writing a prescription. The comprehensive eye exams we conduct not only determine our patients need for vision correction but offer early detection and treatment of eye diseases. To schedule an eye exam, please call 732-349-5622. We emphasize Lasik, cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment, dry eye syndrome, macular degeneration, pediatric ophthalmology, and total eye care.

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Bartley Healthcare Announces Most Recent 5-Star Rating

JACKSON – The high quality of the services and care provided by Bartley Healthcare Nursing and Rehabilitation has again been recognized by the Federal Government’s Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as a 5-star skilled nursing facility in the CMS Overall, Quality Measures and Inspections categories. CMS created the Five-Star Quality Rating System to help consumers, their families and caregivers compare nursing homes more easily and to help identify areas about which you may want to ask questions. Bartley Healthcare is proud to be recognized by this highest CMS 5-star rating.

The Nursing Home Compare website features a quality rating system that gives each nursing home a rating of between 1 and 5 stars. Nursing homes with 5 stars are considered to have the highest quality and nursing homes with 1 star are

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There is one overall 5-star rating for each nursing home, and a separate rating for each of the following three sources of information: health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.

In addition to the 5-star CMS rating, another indicator of Bartley’s quality is their Joint Commission Accreditation, with Post-Acute and Memory Care Certifications, demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Joint Commission is the nation’s oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in health care. This certificate is recognized nationwide as a symbol of quality, representing a healthcare organization’s commitment to meeting the highest standards.

For over 31 years, Bartley Healthcare has provided quality individual focused memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and assisted living services for residents on its 25-acre campus in Jackson, NJ. 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 Post-Acute Programs. For more information, visit bartleyhealthcare.com or call today at 732-370-4700.

Join Ocean County Retired Educators Association

NEW JERSEY – All New Jersey public school employees are welcome to join OCREA’s ever increasing membership, currently standing at about 1,300. Ocean County Retired Educators Association, founded in 1959 and affiliated with NJEA, provides retired educators with information via a newsletter and meetings. The four annual luncheons offer members an enjoyable chance to socialize, as well as gather information on issues of importance to them. OCREA trips range from multiweek excursions to day trips. They not only enhance members’ knowledge but also offer a pleasant change of pace. Remaining trips this year include: the American Museum of Natural History and the Rose (Hayden) Planetarium, Colorado, Cape Cod & Nantucket, Culinary Institute of America, a boat ride on the Hudson River, the American Music Theatre and Longwood Gardens.

The Association works to better its members’ lives and also the lives of others by its charitable functions. Each year, OCREA provides help to others by awarding three scholarships, several major donations to local charities, four food collections and other community actions.

If you are a retired NJ public school employee, you are eligible for membership in OCREA as part of a unified membership with NJREA and NEA Retired.

To join, visit njea.org/njrea and download the membership application. If you have association questions, contact Martin Lang at langbi2@comcast.net or 609 207-0038.

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Senior Outreach Services Offers Many Programs

BRICK – Senior Outreach Services is located at 373 Adamston Road in the VFW Post 8867 Building. Senior Outreach Services Center offers many different programs and activities.

One of the newest programs offered by Senior Outreach Services is the Walking Club. Every Wednesday, the Walking Club meets at the Drum Point Sports Complex at 9:30 a.m. for an hour of walking. Use the new exercise stations while there. The stations include equipment that can be used by people of all ages and fitness levels. Bring some comfortable clothes and a bottle of water.

Another recent addition to the schedule of activities is Zumba. Zumba is an aerobic fitness program featuring movements inspired by various styles of Latin American dance. Classes are geared for the active older adult at a beginners and intermediate level. Classes are held on Tuesdays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

For bookworms, Senior Outreach Services offers a monthly book club called the Book Nook. The

club meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 9:30 a.m. to discuss a book they selected to read.

Call 732-920-8686 and ask for Patti. She will let readers know what book the club is reading at that time.

Senior Outreach Services also shows movies every Thursday at noon. Call each month to find out what movies are scheduled. They are also listed on the BTV Bulletin Board every month.

Senior Outreach Services also hosts informative and entertaining events every month. To register for these programs, call 732-920-8686.

All of the programs and events are free to attend with many having suggested donations. All donations are used to improve the programs and services offered.

To learn more about what Brick Senior Outreach Services offers to residents ages 60 and over, call 732-920-8686. Download a monthly schedule of activities at the township’s website at bricktownship.net.

Historical Society Donations

OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Historical Society, established in 1950, is an all-volunteer I.R.S. approved 501 (c) (3) charitable organization. All contributions made by individuals, corporations, and foundations to the Society are tax deductible and

go completely toward the support and sustainability of the Society’s museum, research center, archives, and grounds. There are no paid employees.

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678)

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We feel it’s our obligation as the community’s only AudigyCertified practice to provide you more than exceptional hearing care and technology recommendations; we are here to give you the informative answers you’re looking for so you can confidently make educated decisions about your hearing health.

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Answer - No, they are not. Personal sound amplifiers are quite different from hearing aids. These devices shouldn’t be used in the place of an expertly tuned hearing aid fit by a licensed hearing professional. Personal sound amplifiers

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Dr. Izzy and his staff are always available to answer most of your questions regarding your hearing health.

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Free Diabetes Self-Management Workshops

MANCHESTER – Are you a person with Medicare living with diabetes or know someone who is? Take control of your health through a free and fun program.

Quality Insights Quality Innovation Network, supported locally by Healthcare Quality Strategies, Inc., is continuing its partnership with Meals on Wheels of Ocean County and the Ocean County Office of Senior Services to provide free diabetes workshops as part of the Everyone with Diabetes Counts (EDC) program. The EDC program is a national initiative of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The program offers free self-management workshops that are open to people with Medicare who have diabetes, their family members and caregivers.

The free workshops follow the Diabetes Self-Management Program originally developed at the Stanford University School of Medicine. Workshops are designed to educate individuals about diabetes and help them learn how to manage it and take cont rol of their health through various tools, behavior modif ication and coping techniques.

Participants will learn about preventing complications, healthy eating, exercise, how to deal with stress and difficult

emotions, managing medications, effective communication with healthcare providers, and much more.

Below are details for four upcoming workshops in the area: Manchester Library, 21 Colonial Drive in Manchester on Mondays, September 11 to October 16, from 2 to 4:30 p.m.

O c e a n C ou nt y Lib r a r y, L a kewo o d Branch, 301 Lexington Avenue in Lakewood, on Tuesdays, September 12 to October 17, from 1 to 3:30 p.m.

Lacey Library, E. Lacey Road in Forked River, on Wednesdays, September 13 to October 18, from 1 to 3:30 p.m.

Christ Lutheran Church, 40 Schoolhouse Road in Whiting, on Thursdays, October 12 to November 16, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

All attendees must register by the second workshop session. Each participant (one per household) will receive a complimentary textbook, Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions, 4th Edition ($20 value). For more information or to register for these free workshops, call Jarmaine Williams at 732-955-8168.

Visit qualityinsights-qin.org to learn more about the program or read real success stories about EDC graduates who have made positive changes to their lives.

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

Saying No Can Reduce Cortisol And Anxiety

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. Cortisol is one of the hormones your body releases in response to stress, and it impacts many different functions in your body. People think cortisol is a bad hormone but it’s not bad at all, it helps regulate blood sugar levels and metabolism.

Cortisol is often referred to as the ‘belly fat’ hormone because too much cortisol causes you to gain weight, especially around your mid-section. In normal amounts cortisol helps keep inflammation down.

But like all good things, too much cortisol results in a variety of health issues, from frequent infections to acid reflux, heart disease, diabetes and a higher risk of cancer.

Cortisol overload is mostly associated with adrenal fatigue. You will feel physically beat up and achy at times, very tense and on edge, as well as overwhelmed. Your brain refuses to comply and memory slips, and you develop insomnia. Sugar, salt and fat cravings are also intense so you probably like eating a bag of sea salt potato chips and chasing it down with a sugary drink of some sort.

There’s no easy fix at this point, but the quickest way to help yourself is to give yourself some me-time, or a vacation from whatever weighs on your heart and causes the stress. If you continue to drag yourself through each day, you’ll wind up at a physician’s office. Then you are sure to be given all kinds of psychoactive medications and possibly stimulants. But why would you want to start taking those drugs that are addictive or dangerous when you can ask to have your adrenals checked with a test? It’s called a “4 Point Cortisol Saliva Test” or something similar, depending on the lab that you use.

If you are anxious or panicky, the fastest way to help yourself is to avoid processed foods and those laden with MSG or what’s called “free glutamate” Foods that include either one of these ingredients include fast food, junk food, cold cuts and broths, including bone broth. Chinese food is also pretty notorious for having MSG, although some restaurants have stopped adding it. Vegan diets are extremely high in MSG. Anxiety is provoked by medications in some people: Asthma inhalers and pills Estrogen-containing drugs Antibiotics Steroids SSRI antidepressants Levodopa Decongestants Thyroid medication in excess Adaptogens are helpful in rescuing tired adrenals, but let’s be realistic, they can’t compensate for a hundred micro-stressors a day, addictions to Facebook likes, a bad relationship or a horrible boss. Ask your doctor if either Siberian ginseng, Ashwagandha, Rhodiola, Schisandra, Tulsi (Holy Basil) are okay for you.

We can’t entirely avoid stress or people who are crazy, and that’s okay. But I’ll tell you straight up, it is not intelligent to allow yourself to be taken advantage of. It’s totally within your rights to set boundaries and politely say “No.” If you continue to put everyone’s happiness first (above your own) you will surely be miserable and anxious.

If you are a people pleaser, stop it. You’re headed for disaster, and then you’ll be useless to everyone who needs you. Tough love, but someone has to tell you.

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Dear Joel, My two daughters are extremely competitive. They got along so well when they were little, but now they barely interact at all. Julie joined the debate team so Jill joined the math club, Julie took up tennis and Jill joined softball.

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Dave WOLFE & Greg MCGUCKIN Contact our legislative office if you need assistance with State related matters, have questions about proposed State legislation or any other inquiries you would like to discuss with us.

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The New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act allows for numerous benefits should you sustain an injury out of and in the course of your employment. Please allow this article to provide you with a checklist to determine whether you are receiving the appropriate benefits under the law.

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 reasonable and necessary medical Christopher R. Shea Esq. 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 by Statute.

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.

The law firm of R.C. Shea & Associates is a full service law firm representing and advising clients in the areas of Estate Planning, Estate Litigation, Personal Injury, General Litigation, Real Estate Law, Medicaid Law, Medical Malpractice, Workers’ Compensation, Land Use, Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney. Call or visit our firm at 732-505-1212, 244 Main Street, Toms River, Manchester Area 732-4089455 or our Brick Area at 732-451-0800, email us at Rshea@rcshea.com or visit our website at rcshea.com.

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Help Wanted

Roomate Wanted - Clean, respectable, professional person, nice clean house. Please call for appointment 732-604-9191 leave message. Contact Vincent.

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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)

Auto For Sale

2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - In very good condition, 150k miles, 4WD, engine 8Cyl, automatic. $2000. Call 201-817-9839.

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Items For Sale Patio Set - Table, metal, tiled, 7’ long; 8 chairs and umbrella. Very good condition. $350 firm. 732-2409076 or 732-503-6050.

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Yard Sale September 9 and 10, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. - 2 Nelson Court, HCCF. Furniture, Christmas, collectables, jewelry, dishes, electronics and more.

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

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

5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) 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)

Help Wanted 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. (44) Cleaning Serive - Experience preferred. Car necessary. Monday through Friday. Call Donna at 732914-8909 or 732-232-7058.

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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) Housekeeper – Per Diem. The Pines at Whiting is looking for a per diem housekeeper to fill in for a leave of absence. The average hours for this position will be 15-25 hours a week based on department need. This individual will do apartment cleanings, sweep, mop, dust, and empty trash.

For immediate consideration apply to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759, 732-8492047 or email resume to rscully@ thepinesatwhiting.org. EOE. (32) Teacher- FT - Pre-Kindergarten. Brick Child Care Center. Call 732 458-2100.

(36) Part Time Food Service - We have an immediate need for part time waitstaff/servers a.m. and p.m. shifts available, dietary aides, PT dishwashers. We are a well established retirement/healthcare community located in Whiting. We offer competitive pay. Under the direction of great Food Service leadership team, you will be working in an environment where you get the support and training needed to grow in your culinary career. The Pines offers an open door policy and Senior Leadership is always available and visible to our employees every day. Rate of pay starts at $9/hr. Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (32) Per Diem Hair Dresser - The Pines at Whiting is currently looking for a Per Diem Hair dresser to work 2-3 days a week in our Continuing Care Retirement Community. The ideal candidate must have an active license in the State of New Jersey. Interested candidates can apply to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759/Phone 732-849-2047/ Fax 732-350-0540/email rscully@ thepinesatwhiting.org. EOE. (32) Laundromat Attendant - For PT/FT Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863.

(38) Teacher Assistant - FT/PT FLOATER. Seniors Welcome!

Brick Child Care Center. Call 732 458-2100.

(36) Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties! Flexible scheduling.

Work in your community. Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits. Call 732505-8000 today. . (t/n) Teacher - FT- Two’s. Brick Child Care Center. Call 732 458-2100. (36)

Services

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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)

Don Carnevale Painting - Specializing interiors. Very neat.

Special senior discounts. Reasonable, affordable, insured. References. Low spring rates. License #13VH3846900. 732-899-4470 or (40) 732-814-4851. Thank you.

My 2 Girls Cleaning Service Fall Cleaning Specials - A package to meet all your needs. Bonded and insured. Same teams.

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

(40) 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. (39) 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. (37) Interior and Exterior Painting – Insured all calls returned.

References available. Free estimates. Lic # VH4548900. Tommy call 609-661-1657.

(38) Wallpaper and Bordering - Hanging and removal of old. No job too big or small. Great references. Call Angela 609-891-8544.

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

(38) 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) A&K Pool Service - Now scheduling pool closings, safety covers & liners. Free estimates.

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(39) MY BUDDY Wellness Phone Service Easing Loneliness - Receive a business-like call daily. Reasonable cost. For info, email mybuddy660@ gmail.com. My Buddy verified by Department Veteran Affairs listed as (SDVOSB) on www.vetbiz. gov. Must be 18+ years.

(37) JoAnn’s Angels - A non-agency Care-Giving Team for seniors at home. Over 25 years experience with all aspects of at home care. Per day or live in. A call or a text our way will insure peace of mind for your loved ones. 732-278-3770.

(36) Babysitter Available - In my home, jackson area. Excellent references, days only. My home. You drop off and pick up. Betsy 646-897-5816.

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

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Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n)

Services

Services

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) 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.

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H o u s e C l e a n - I Wi l l C l e a n Your Home. Very good prices.

Call 732-773-5078.

(41) Caregiver Looking For Position Part time or full tine. Please contact Judy 732-917-1814.

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saw 34 Proceeds 35 Georgia of “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” 37 Bapt., e.g.

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DEGRAFF CREMATION SERVICES

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The McKenzie Method in the Treatment of Low Back Pain

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By: Kyle Kaye, DPT, Brick Physical Therapist

he human back is an elaborate structure of bones, joints, ligaments and muscles. There are many leading causes and reasons for back pain. Some causes include sprained ligaments, strained muscles, ruptured disks, and irritated joints. According to the Global Burden of Disease, the leading cause of disability worldwide is back pain. Americans spend more than $50 billion each year on back pain relief and remedies alone. In fact, it is the leading cause for missing work.

Each year, half of the working American population admits to having back pain. With the exception of upperrespiratory infections, back pain is the most common reason for scheduling appointments with doctors. Yet, there is still 37% of the American population that do not seek professional help for pain relief. It is estimated that nearly 80% of society will develop and experience back issues at some point in their lives. A majority of back pain cases are not caused by severe conditions, such as inflammatory arthritis, infection, fracture or cancer. These non-acute cases are categorized as mechanical or non-organic back pain.

The lumbar spine is where the spine curves inward toward the abdomen, more commonly referred to as the lower back. It begins five to six inches below the shoulder blades. The weight of the entire torso is supported by five of the largest vertebrae in the lumbar spine (L1-L5). They are the largest unfused vertebrae in the spinal column. Due to the fact that the lowest two spinal segments in the lumbar spine, L4-L5 and L5-S1, bear the most weight, they are most prone to degradation and injury. There are five intervertebral segments within the lumbar spine; which is distinguished as lumbar segment 1 through 5. Lumbar spine segments consists of two vertebrae, stacked on top of one another with an intervertebral disc resting in between them. A healthy disc has a sponge-like consistency, is pliable, and retains plenty of water. Discs in such condition provide flexibility as well as protection to the spine. In other words, they act as shock absorbers for the spine. However, an extensive amount of pain can occur if a disc begins to degenerate. Herniated discs have a tendency to occur in the lumbar spine. Discs can become herniated due to sudden injury, heavy lifting, or over a longer period of time from general wear and tear on the spine. The most common sign of a herniated disc is leg pain.

There are many sources of pain that are directly linked with the lumbar spine. Some pain sources include pain to the muscles, joint issues, the discs, the bones and any irritation to the nerve roots that are released from the spine. Muscle strain, or some other muscle related problem, is one of the most common causes of lower back pain. Some of the usual muscle strains seen include strain due to heavy lifting, bending, or another strenuous and repetitive act. Even though muscle strains can be very painful; they usually heal within a few days to a few weeks.

An extremely effective and widely accepted program for patients with nonspecific spinal pain is the McKenzie Method. This paradigm was discovered on the foundation that mechanical forces are received formally by particular tissues; such as paraspinal musculature, spinal joint articulations, intervertebral discs, and neural tissue, leading to tissue damage and subsequent injury. The problem will persist and tissue healing will not occur if normal function is not restored. This form of treatment uses assessment techniques to categorize patients into specific clinical subgroups. The McKenzie Method is a dependable and reliable method that successfully assesses all musculoskeletal problems; including back pain, neck and extremities (such as shoulders, ankles, and knees). It also is an excellent method in assessing issues associate with sciatica, sacroiliac joint pain, arthritis, degenerative disc disease, muscle spasms and intermittent numbness in hands or feet. The McKenzie Method does not include the use of medication, heat, cold, ultrasound, needles, or surgery. It rather helps to promote the body’s potential to repair itself. This method can ultimately help reduce the patient’s dependency on medical intervention. It encourages patients to learn the principles of the McKenzie Method and empowers them to be in control of their own symptom management. If used correctly, the McKenzie Method should ultimately help do the following: (1) Accurately understand the patient’s presentation and behavior of symptoms, (2) Determine the most appropriate and effective treatment plan, (3) Eliminate symptoms and restore full function, and (4) Empower the patient to self-treat and prevent recurrences. Symptom relief is the goal, accomplished through an individualized treatment program in which the patient performs specific exercises approximately 10 times per day at home, as opposed to 1 or 2 clinical visits per week. Although specialized training

is needed to ensure proper evaluation and appropriate treatment, McKenzie therapy seems to be an effective technique in alleviating back pain compared with other conservative treatment options.

In summary the McKenzie Method is a standardized approach to both the assessment and treatment of acute, sub-acute and chronic lower back and/or leg pain.

The McKenzie Method is not simply a set of exercises; it is a defined algorithm that serves to classify the spinal problem so that it can be adequately treated. The McKenzie Method is grounded in finding a cause and effect relationship between the positions the patient usually assumes while sitting, standing, or moving, and the generation of pain as a result of those positions or activities. The therapeutic approach requires a patient to move through a series of activities and test movements to gauge the patient’s pain response. The approach then uses that information to develop an exercise protocol designed to alleviate the pain. It is a proactive, patient centered approach highly focused on patient education so the individuals may manage their own symptoms and avoid the recurrence of the offending back pain.

KYLE KAYE, DPT Kyle graduated from Syracuse University in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology. He went on to work as a Physical Therapy aide in an outpatient facility before earning his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Neumann University in 2015.

Kyle performed numerous school based clinical rotations in varying settings, including sub-acute rehab, acute rehab, and outpatient settings.

Throughout his clinical experiences Kyle was exposed to patients of all ages, and was able to treat a variety of issues including pediatric rehabilitation, outpatient mobilization, as well as geriatric care. Kyle also spent time working with patients on the telemetry and ICU floors.

Kyle’s treatment approach is very individualized and patient focused to ensure his patients are receiving the most benefit from the treatment they are receiving. He plans on furthering his education to become an orthopedic certified specialist with a subspecialty in manual therapy.

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Classes For Families Affected By Mental Illness Starting In September

OCEAN COUNTY – The National Alliance on Mental Illness Ocean County offers a free, six-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people living with mental illness. It is a designated, evidenced based program. Research shows that the program significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the people closest to an individual living with a mental health condition.

The NAMI Family-to-Family Class is taught by NAMI- trained family members who have been there, and includes presentations, discussion and interactive exercises. It not only provides critical information and strategies for taking care of the person you love, but you will also fi nd out that you’re not alone. Recovery is a journey, and there is hope.

The group setting of the NAMI Family-to-Family Class provides mutual support and shared positive impact – you can experience compassion and reinforcement from people who understand your situation. You can also help others through your

own experience. In the program, you will learn about: How to manage crises, solve problems and communicate effectively.

Taking care of yourself and managing your stress.

Developing the confidence and stamina to provide support with compassion.

Finding and using local supports and services.

Up-to-date information on mental health conditions and how they affect the brain.

Cu r rent t reat ment s, i nclud i ng ev idence-based therapies, medications and side effects.

The impact of mental illness on the entire family.

Please contact NAMI Ocean County to learn more about the class and sign up. A Fall 2017 class will begin on September 9 and run in a convenient location depending on the enrollment. The class will be held on six Saturdays. Please call 732244-4401 and leave your name and phone number if you are interested or want more information.

Barnegat Bay Estuary Program

OCEAN COUNTY – The Barnegat Bay Partnership, one of the country’s National Estuary Programs and housed locally at Ocean County College, has recently developed two outstanding educational tools to share with each municipality.

The following links are resources for residents.

Jersey-Friendly Yards is an online guide to beautiful, low-maintenance, and eco-friendly landscaping where homeowners will find information about planting native species, reducing use of fertilizers and pesticides, conserving water, and improving overall

yard health. The website features include a searchable plant database; information on invasive species; an explanation of New Jersey’s fertilizer law; how to address stormwater problems; and much more.

Visit jerseyyards.org for more information.

State of the Bay video provides viewers with a 12-minute overview of the ecological health of the Barnegat Bay as reported in the 2016 Barnegat Bay Partnership’s State of the Bay Report.

Watch the video at youtube.com/ watch?v=3VK0Hhg4p3k&feature=youtu.be.

Brick Friends Fall 2017 Bus Trip BRICK – The Brick Friends Fall 2017 Bus Trip will feature a Circle Line Cruise around Manhattan on Wednesday, October 18. Participants will board the 10 a.m.

Circle Line Best of NYC Cruise for a two and a half hour tour around Manhattan.

The cruise takes you around the entire island of Manhattan and shows you all of NYC’s five boroughs, three rivers and 21 bridges, plus an awe inspiring closeup view of the Statue of Liberty. We will enjoy a lunch at Houlihan’s on Harbor Boulevard in Weehawken. After lunch we will stroll along Boulevard East to view the Weehawken dueling site of Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton, which is

a wooded green space above the Hudson River where Aaron Burr shot Alexander Hamilton in 1804.

The cost of the trip is $88, which includes the cruise, lunch, driver gratuity and transportation. No refunds; adults only.

The bus will depart from Brick Pathmark/ Kmart parking lot. Please arrive by 7:15 a.m. for a 7:45 a.m. departure. We will return to Brick by approximately 5 p.m.

Reservation deadline is Sunday, October 1 with a check made payable to “Friends of the Brick Library” and mailed or delivered to Vicky Aufiero, 15 Barker Street, Brick, NJ 08724. For questions, please contact Vicky Aufiero at 732-713-6084.

Become A Mentor

OCEAN COUNTY – Big Brothers Big Sisters is looking for volunteers to commit a few hours a month to be a mentor to children in need.

There are hundreds of children with sim-

ilar interests to volunteers.

Call Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ocean County NJ to find out how to volunteer at 732-505-3400 or visit bbbsoc.org/beabig.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of september 2 - september 8

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): The harder you strike, the faster you can pound in the nail. Focus your efforts on constructive activities but put your love life on the back burner in the week to come.

Some relationships may face an uphill battle.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Sometimes there is less than meets the eye. Don’t read too much into minor rifts in the week to come and avoid making major purchases. You might fool other people but you will never be able to fool yourself.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Make a commitment to guide your life with the truth and honesty.

Focus your thoughts on those things that constitute permanent values and display obvious worth. Family members will be more supportive than friends.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You may not be at your best when engaging in face-to-face meetings during the first half of the week. You will, however, be able to exude confidence whenever important financial matters come to your attention.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The best arrow in your quiver of skills is your talent for understanding the deepest feelings of others. In the week ahead use compassion to help those in need. You may not see concrete results but you will know what you did.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): When you put your thinking cap on you look as though you should be attending the Kentucky Derby or a royal wedding. Your ideas may lead to discussions that win new friends and support in the week to come.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You could be too generous and tolerant of others for your own good.

In the week ahead there may be someone who is all too willing to take advantage of you in a business or financial situation. Avoid making casual promises.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Appreciate someone’s work ethic and smile, not their status.

In the week to come you may be inspired or occasionally confused by outward appearances.

Focus on making concrete accomplishments part of your resume.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Hanging on to the past can be an obstacle to your future.

Your business sense may be out of kilter in the week ahead. An old friend may act in an embarrassing manner or you might feel left out of a group activity.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may develop an allergy to wool if you pull the wool over someone’s face. It may be pleasant to find admirers, but they may be misled by your outward persona.

In the week ahead try to be more revealing.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Let others use you as a tower of strength, not a crutch. A display of sympathy never helped anyone become stronger or learn to handle troubles wisely. Keep your money in the piggy bank the first half of the week.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Take stock of your work and your health as this week unfolds.

What you really need to be happy and comfortable may be illuminated. A friend or child may mystify you with a penchant for unrealizable fantasies.

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By Wolfgang Puck We’re now in the middle of a part of summertime known as “the dog days.” Although that term began in ancient Rome to signify the time when Sirius, also known as the Dog Star, rose in the night sky, most people today associate it with weather so hot and sultry that dogs and humans alike lie down panting, unable to move.

But autumn is now only a month away. And in many households, it can feel like that season is even closer. Especially since many children are already back in school and it’s only a week and a half until Labor Day, which many people regard as summer’s unofficial end.

So I’d like to help get you ready for the coming season with an easy-to-make recipe for a main dish that will gather the whole family around the dining table. My recipe pomegranate-marinated pork chops with braised greens is hearty, but still light and lively enough in its flavors to feel perfectly appropriate even in the warmer weather most of us are experiencing right now.

I think pork chops are a wonderful meat to serve for a family meal. Today’s pork is bred to be leaner than in the past, which is why I like to cook it just until it’s still slightly pink in the center - a safe bet thanks to modern industry practices. In an extra effort to keep the meat moist and juicy, I like to start not with individual pork chops but a larger rack of pork that I first brown on the stovetop and then finish cooking in the oven. Ask your butcher for one if you don’t see it on display, and request that it be “frenched,” a trimming process that exposes the ends of the individual bones.

Also adding moisture, as well as flavor, to the meat is a marinade - part of which becomes the sauce for the final dish - based on pomegranate juice, which you can now find bottled in most supermarkets. I flavor it with a wonderfully complex-tasting combination of Asian seasonings (including sweet-tart tamarind paste, which can also be found in wellstocked markets and Asian food stores) that I think perfectly complement the mild, slightly sweet taste of the pork itself. A bed of braised greens adds still more satisfying flavor and texture, giving you a great side dish to go with the meat.

I hope you’ll try this dish for a family supper within the next week or two. One taste, and I’m sure you’ll want to add it to your post-dog-days repertoire of dishes that will be perfect for your soon-to-come autumn entertaining.

POMEGRANATE-MARINATED PORK CHOPS WITH BRAISED GREENS Serves 4 POMEGRANATE MARINADE: 1/4 cup (60 mL) peanut oil 4 dried red chiles 2 cups (500 mL) bottled pomegranate juice 1/2 cup (125 mL) rice wine vinegar 1/4 cup (60 mL) soy sauce 6 ounces (185 g) tamarind paste 1/2 cup (125 mL) packed dark brown sugar 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped garlic 1/2 cup (125 mL) thinly sliced peeled fresh ginger

1 bunch green onions, trimmed and chopped 2 tablespoons coriander seeds, toasted in a small, dry pan just until fragrant, then crushed 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper PORK CHOPS AND GREENS: 1 (8-rib) pork rack, about 6 pounds (3 kg), bones frenched Pomegranate marinade (recipe previous recipe) Salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup (120 mL) extra-virgin olive oil 9 ounces (280 g) unsalted butter 2 ounces (60 g) thick-sliced smoked bacon, cut into large cubes 2 whole unpeeled heads garlic, cut in half horizontally 2 pounds (1 kg) organic kale or mustard greens, washed, trimmed, stems removed, leaves cut into 3-inch (7.5-cm) squares 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) organic low-sodium chicken broth or stock First, make the pomegranate marinade: In a saute pan, heat the peanut oil over medium heat.

Add the chiles and cook until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Transfer to a deep casserole dish and add the pomegranate juice, vinegar and soy sauce. Stir in the tamarind and brown sugar until dissolved; then, stir in the remaining marinade ingredients.

Place the pork rack in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours. Remove the pork from the marinade, pat dry with paper towels, and season all over with salt and pepper. Divide the marinade into 2 portions and reserve.

Preheat the oven to 350 F (175 C).

In a large saute pan, heat 1/4 cup (60 mL) olive oil and 2 tablespoons of the butter over high heat.

Sear the pork until golden on all sides. Carefully transfer the rack to a roasting pan and roast in the preheated oven, basting every 5 minutes with half of the reserved marinade, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the meat not touching bone registers 150 F to 160 F (65 C to 70 C). Remove from the oven, cover loosely with foil, and leave to rest for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a saucepan, bring the remaining half of the marinade to a boil and reduce until thickened to coating consistency; then pour through a wire strainer into a clean pan. A few pieces at a time, whisk in 4 ounces (125 g) of the butter. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Reserve.

At the same time, prepare the greens: In a saute pan, heat the remaining olive oil. Saute the smoked bacon and garlic until golden. Add 4 ounces (125 g) butter and, when melted, add the kale or mustard greens and season with salt and pepper. Deglaze with 3/4 cup (185 mL) chicken stock, stirring and scraping to dissolve the pan deposits. Cover and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Keep warm.

To serve, mound the greens in the centers of 4 serving plates. Cut the rack of pork between the bones into individual chops and rest them against the greens. Ladle the reserved pomegranate sauce over and around the chops 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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