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Toms River Joins Lawsuit Against Pharma Companies

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Trying To Control Opioid Epidemic

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Dear Pharmacist Saying No Can Reduce Cortisol And Anxiety

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Inside The Law Workers’ Compensation Checklist

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–Photo courtesy Friends of Ortley Beach The Little Free Library is on the boardwalk near Fielder Avenue.

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – A new “Little Free Library” made an appearance in Ortley Beach this summer, where people walking the boards can find some beach reading, or something to take home.

The library is like a small bookshelf on a post near Fielder Avenue. It looks like a little house. The top shelf has books for grown-ups and the bottom shelf is for kids. There is also a notebook inside for patrons to write notes or make suggestions.

Tess Borgese said her son, Dominic, was learning to read, (Book - See Page 5)

–Photo by Chris Lundy Toms River Mayor Thomas Kelaher, Chief Mitchell Little, and Council President Alfonso Manforti discuss the opioid epidemic. pharmaceutical companies. The situation

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Any police officer will is that many people get addicted to pretell you that they would rather arrest some- scription painkillers and then transition to one for dealing drugs than using drugs. heroin because it is cheaper. Prescriptions There is an ongoing mission to go up the are being called the gateway drug to illegal supply chain to plug the source of illegal drug use.

The pharmaceutical companies have not narcotics.

Toms River officials believe they have yet been named publicly. The suit is being taken another step toward fighting the opi- waged by Motley Rice LLC, and D’Arcy (Opioid- See Page 4) oid epidemic by joining a lawsuit against

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Ortley Residents Concerned About Paving

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The township’s paving project on the barrier island was a subject of discussion at a recent Township Council meeting.

The roads will be resurfaced as part of an effort to recover from Superstorm Sandy.

Bill Kuzbyt, of Ortley Beach, said he was concerned that a lot of utility work done after

the repaving would make it a waste of time and effort. The road would be bumpy or uneven from the patch jobs.

“I’m by the ocean. I want to hear the ocean, not trucks bouncing down the road,” he said.

Township engineer Robert Chankalian said the township has been working with the

Ovarian Cancer: Who Is Really At Risk?

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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.

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

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Opioid: Continued From Page 1 Johnson Day. According to their website, Motley Rice has also successfully litigated against tobacco companies on behalf of states, to recoup public health costs related to smoking. Due to this lawsuit, the method that companies can market cigarettes changed.

That’s what Toms River officials want to happen to pharmaceutical companies.

“From day one, these manufacturers have known it was addictive and concealed it,” Mayor Thomas Kelaher said.

Marketers touted all the benefits of the drugs to doctors and patients, but downplayed the negative aspects.

The drug companies expand the usefulness of the drug, so that it gets prescribed for a wider and wider range of conditions.

Therefore, people with sports injuries, or chronic ailments like arthritis, get prescriptions for painkillers, he said. Then, once their prescription ends, they turn to heroin because it is cheaper.

The announcement came at a press conference. That morning, Police Chief Mitchell Little received word that a 27-year-old woman had overdosed. The town has had around 20 so far this year.

Toms River had 46 overdoses in 2016, he said.

That’s almost one quarter of the total 209 overdoses in the county.

In 2016, there were 221 deployments of Narcan, the chemical spray that revers-

es overdoses. However, Little warned that this figure is just from the police department alone. This does not include paramedics.

Some doctors are prescribing pharmaceuticals too much, he said. Some people doctor shop, trying to fi nd one that will prescribe what they want.

Then, there is another problem of people keeping medications in their home and it getting stolen, he said. This is why the town has a mailbox-like place for people to drop off unused prescriptions. The department also goes around to events with mobile drop-off. They collected 2,000 pounds of prescriptions last year.

“Growing up in Toms River...overdoses were rare and was on the other side of the tracks, so to speak,” Council President Alfonso Manforti said. “Now, everybody knows a family who is affected.”

He related that his 27-year-old daughter sees three or four deaths of people she knows a year.

“Can you hold doctors responsible? I don’t think so. They’re going by what the drug companies tell them. It’s all about profits. It’s all about market shares, and it’s all at the expense of our kids,” he said.

“Every day, you see and obituary in the paper of young people dying suddenly.

You know that’s a tragedy for the family,” Kelaher said.

The lawsuit is not costing the township any money, he said. The law firm is confident that they will win, and all of the plaintiffs will share in any money awarded. But the main goal is to use the

suit to force changes in the pharmaceutical industry so that these drugs won’t be so widespread.

“The Toms River Council and Mayor Kelaher recognize that they must take dramatic action to bring critical aid, treatment, and other resources into the community to combat the opioid crisis,” said Motley Rice LLC co-founder Joe Rice in a press release.

“We are ready to hit the ground running to help Toms River. It is only through strong leadership and an all-around approach that real change can happen,” said Andrew D’Arcy of D’Arcy Johnson Day, in a press release.

The team leading the case is led by Rice and Linda Singer, former attorney general of Washington, D.C. Other entities that have joined the complaint include the city of Chicago; counties of Santa Clara in California, Albany in New York, and Summit in Ohio; and the states of Alaska, New Hampshire, and South Carolina.

Another Way To Fight This lawsuit is just one way to fight the opioid epidemic, and the other aspects are still being done, officials said.

Education is used to try to prevent addictions before they start, Chief Little said.

Officers are in the schools. Residents are informed of how unused medications can get into the wrong hands.

Enforcement is another key, but there has been challenges. Dealers are still being arrested, but with bail reform, some of them are right back out on the street,

Little said.

There’s also a disconnect after someone is brought in to a hospital. The hospital can’t keep them there. It’s not a jail. So, they are released and go back to their habit.

“We deal with the same person two or three times a day,” he said, and one of those times, they might not be able to be saved.

Blue HART The county has a program called Blue HART, in which anyone wanting treatment can come into a police station, turn in their drugs, and be screened for an addiction program. This program is active in Brick, Manchester, Lacey, Stafford, and Ocean Gate.

It’s not officially in Toms River, but they do their own version, Little said. Anybody who comes into the department asking for help is not going to get turned away. The problem is that it is hard to find space at rehab centers for this volume of people. And, if they’re not given help right away, they might not ask a second time.

These rehab places also need to be vetted to make sure they are helping addicts and doing what they are supposed to be doing, he said.

“Whenever you have a program, you have people who will take advantage of it,” he said.

Some of these facilities are out of state.

When an addict completes a portion of their treatment, they are released to a halfway house in that area, so that can cause problems in those towns.

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Ovarian: Continued From Page 1 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 misinter preted 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

Book: Continued From Page 1 and it inspired sharing the gift of reading with everyone.

A GoFundMe page was launched, but the library was installed before it hit the $1,000 mark.

The Toms River Times, September 2, 2017, Page 5 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 fi rst, 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 drugs, 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.”

The idea is that anyone can borrow a book.

They don’t need a library card. However, they are urged to replace it with another.

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Paving: Continued From Page 1 utilities to coordinate the paving with the end of their projects. There will be a moratorium on road work for the utilities. If a private owner has to have work done, and the street has to be opened, the township can’t stop that.

“We can’t wait for everybody because the roads are going to get worse,” he said.

However, the job to patch it will be

The Toms River Times, September 2, 2017, Page 7 held up to a high standard to prevent the uneven nature of pavement after there’s been work done, officials said.

The resolution that allowed the township to go out for bid on the project noted that it would be eligible for a partial reimbursement by the Federal Emergency Management Agency since it is part of the recovery from a natural disaster.

Kuzbyt also thanked the Town Council for following his advice about leaving the restrooms open longer for people coming off the beach.

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Back-To-School Health Checklist

TOMS RIVER – It is the time of year when parents trek to the store to stock up on notebooks, pencils, backpacks, lunchboxes and many other things on their back-to-school checklist. It should also be the time parents take a moment to assure their children’s health is in order, before heading back to school.

Community Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, urges parents to make children’s health just as important as those school supplies or new outfit for the first day of school, and offers the following health checklist with important questions.

Has your child completed a back-to-school physical? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, schools often require physicals to ensure students’ vaccinations are up-to-date. These exams also provide an opportunity to monitor your child’s health on a year-to-year basis to ensure he or she is hitting milestone benchmarks. In addition to going over questions about lifestyle behaviors and personal and family medical history, your health care provider will also check vital signs, and perform heart, lung, abdominal, head, neck and neurological exams.

Have you scheduled a vision screening for your child recently? A visit to the eye doctor for a comprehensive eye exam is an important part of overall health. If your child is having a problem seeing the blackboard, it can affect their academic success. Also check with your child’s ophthalmologist for the proper glasses to wear when playing contact sports.

Are your child’s immunizations up-todate? Be sure to review any missed or new immunizations at your child’s check up. If you have recently moved from another state, check with your pediatrician to make sure your child meets the state’s immunization regulations. New Jersey schools require specific immunizations based on the age of your child. For a full list of vaccinations required

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for preschool/child care, school and college entry in New Jersey, visit nj.gov/health/cd/ imm_requirements/ Does your child receive medication on a regular basis for a chronic problem? Any health problems should be made known to the school. School nurses and teachers should be informed, especially if they are the ones to administer the medicine. Speak with them before school begins and work out an emergency action plan.

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If your child is listening to the television or music at a loud volume, or tends to favor one ear over the other when listening, it may be a sign of hearing loss.

Have you updated your emergency contacts?

Make sure your child’s emergency contacts on file with their school are accurate and current.

If you move or change a number, correct it the next day. The child’s physician and dentist need to be listed.

Does your child play sports? Consider scheduling cardiac and concussion screenings. Cardiac screenings can help detect underlying cardiac issues in young athletes and confirm that your child is healthy and ready to play. With a reported increase in concussions in sports like youth soccer, cheerleading, football and hockey, and even playground injuries, it’s important to have a cognitive baseline in case of a concussion.

The RWJBarnabas Health Matthew J. Morahan III Health Assessment Center for Athletes provides statewide education, evaluation and assessment of sports injury and sports-related cardiac and concussion screenings. For information about upcoming screenings, call 973-322-7913.

To find a pediatrician or specialist affiliated with Community Medical Center, visit rwjbh. org/community and click on “Our Doctors”, or call our free physician referral service at 1-888-724-7123.

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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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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 considered to have quality much below average. 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 PostAcute 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 PostAcute Programs. For more information, visit bartleyhealthcare.com or call today at 732-370-4700.

Garden Club Of Toms River Meets Monthly

TOMS RIVER – The Garden Club of Toms River holds regular meetings each month at the Pinelands Reformed Church, 898 Route 37 West in Toms River.

Meetings begin at 9:30 a.m. and are held the second Tuesday of each month.

Contact Magic529@hotmail.com or 732-6578421 for membership information.

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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.

Alan Alda To Give Rare Appearance At Grunin Center

TOMS RIVER – Community Medical Center and Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus are proud to present an evening with legendary director, actor and author Alan Alda on Tuesday, September 12 at 7 p.m. at the Grunin Center for the Arts, Ocean County College.

Alan Alda has been on a decades-long journey to discover new ways to help people communicate and relate to one another more effectively. Drawing on improvisation training, theater and storytelling techniques from a life of acting, and with insights from recent scientific studies, Alda will describe ways to improve communication between physicians and patients as well as with family, friends, business associates, and others.

The event will feature a critique of a role play session with a physician and patient to demonstrate effective communication techniques for both individuals.

If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face? is the warm, witty and informative chronicle of how Alda found inspiration in everything from cutting-edge science to classic acting methods. His search began when he was host of PBS’s Scientific American Frontiers, during which he interviewed thousands of scientists and developed a knack for helping them communicate complex ideas in ways a wide audience could understand – and Alda wondered if those techniques held a clue to better communication for the rest of us.

In his wry and wise voice, Alda will reflect on moments of miscommunication in his own life when an absence of understanding resulted in problems both big and small. He will guide us through his discoveries, showing how communication can be improved through learning to relate to the other person: listening with our eyes, looking for clues in another’s face, using the power of a compelling story, avoiding jargon, and reading another person so well that you become “in sync” with them, and know what they are thinking and feeling – especially when you’re talking about the hard stuff.

The event will benefit Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey and Friends’ Health Connection. Tickets are $35 each and a limited number of VIP Meet-and-Greet tickets are available for $75. All tickets include a copy of Mr. Alda’s best-selling book If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face: My Adventures in the Art and Science of Relating and Communicating.

For tickets, please call 732-255-0500 or visit grunincenter.org.

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Silver Ridge Park First Aid Bus Trip

TOMS RIVER – Silver Ridge Park First Aid Auxiliary is taking a trip to the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse Dinner Theatre for Neil Simon’s hilarious comedy “Come Blow Your Horn” on October 3. It’s a Tuesday Matinee Luncheon Show with a bus pick up at 9:30 a.m. at the Silver Ridge Park North Clubhouse parking lot, 101 Westport Drive. Cost is $85 and includes motorcoach, full course meal, desserts, show ticket, tips and taxes.

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Their strict father thinks that any unmarried male is a “bum” and blames Alan for Buddy’s drastic change in attitude. The hilarity builds when their father discovers that Mom has sided with her boys. The richly comic complications that ensue provide non-stop laughter in Neil Simon’s first and funniest comedy.

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Annual Beer, Whiskey & Wine Tasting

TOMS RIVER – The Pleasant Plains Fire Department, located at 40 Clayton Avenue, will hold its Annual Beer, Whiskey & Wine Tasting fundraiser on Saturday, October 14 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the firehouse. Tickets are $35 per person at the door and $30 in advance.

To purchase tickets, contact David at 973-2775137. Beer, wine and whiskey tastings are included, as well as hors d’oeuvres and food.

Funds raised during the event will go toward supporting general operating expenses of the volunteer fire department.

Central Ocean Rotary To Host Spiritual Medium Night

LAKEHURST – Central Ocean Rotary will be hosting “An Evening with Spiritual Medium Nini Grace” on Friday, October 6 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the La Bove Grande, 800 Route 70. All proceeds will benefit the People’s Pantry Relief Center in Toms River. Come and enjoy an incredible, moving experience with the talented Nini Grace as she wows you with her ability to

speak to those who have crossed over and relay messages that everyone will be eager to hear. In addition, enjoy a delicious hot dinner buffet, coffee and dessert. Cash bar will also be available. Tickets cost $60 per person. For more information and to order tickets, please log onto facebook. com/centraloceanrotary and click on the events tab at the top of the page.

Holiday City South Women’s Club Trip Schedule

BERKELEY – Holiday City South Women’s Club will take the following trips this year: September 27: Hunterdon Hills Playhouse presents Neil Simon’s “Come Blow Your Horn.” Includes bus trip, luncheon, dessert buffet and show for $89 per person.

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Toms River Seaport Society Open Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Seaport Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of the rich maritime heritage of the Barnegat Bay. Founded in 1976, the organization focuses on the unique history of those bygone days when schooners, catboats and special purpose small craft sailed New Jersey’s coastal waters.

The Barnegat Bay area and the intercoastal waters of New Jersey have produced a number of significant boat types indigenous to the shallow estuaries and bays that provide haven for the blue crab, the flat face flounder, the elusive bay

scallop and the sweet cherrystone clam.

New Jersey craft such as the Class “A” catboat, Barnegat Bay sneakbox, gunning skiff, and the Egg Harbor Melon Seed are part of the evolution of watercraft which include the Jersey sea skiff, numerous garveys, hay scows, and sneakboxes, all of which are part of the history the Seaport Society focuses on.

The seaport’s museum is at 78 East Water St. in downtown Toms River, open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

For more information, call 732-349-9209 or email HaveFun@tomsriverseaport.org.

Learn About Duff y’s Cut Mass Grave

TOMS RIVER – J. Francis Watson, Pastor of Christ Lutheran Church in Whiting and a founding member of the Duffy’s Cut Project in Chester County, Pennsylvania, will present a program to members and friends at the Ocean County Historical Society, 26 Hadley Ave. on Sunday, September 17 at 2 p.m. Dr. Watson co-authored a book The Ghosts of Duffy’s Cut: The Irish Who Died Building America’s Most Dangerous Stretch of

Railroad in 2006. His research was used in two TV documentaries in 2006 and 2013. Learn how desperate immigrants attracted to building and maintaining the Pennsylvania railroads with a promise of employment suffered dangerous conditions and low wages for a chance to achieve the “American Dream.” Call 732-341-1880 to reserve your seat. There is no admission cost, but donations will be accepted. Refreshments will be served.

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Teen Clubs Meet Monthly For Fun And Food At Toms River Library TOMS RIVER – The Young Adult Department of the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library, located at 101 Washington St., hosts several monthly, special interest clubs for teens age 12 to 18.

The first Thursday of every month the department hosts its League of Teen Gamers from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Teen Zone on the second fl oor. The hour long program involves a variety of activities ranging from board games, video games, crafts and programs involving the branch’s maker space, Sparks’s Lab. New members are always welcome.

The Teen Anime Club meets every second

Tuesday of the month from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

This club is aimed at teens that enjoy Manga (Japanese comic books) and Japanese style cartoons. The club is also for fans of “J-pop”, also known simply as pops, a musical genre that entered the musical mainstream of Japan in the 1990s.

Teen Cuisine meets from 6:30 to 7:30 the last Tuesday of each month. From savory to sweet, prepare and enjoy a new recipe monthly. No experience needed.

Those seeking to join these clubs can register by calling the Toms River Branch at 732-349-6200 or going online at theoceancountylibrary.org.

St. Stephen’s Church To Host Junior Bowling Tournament TOMS RIVER – St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church will host a Juniors Super Spectacular Bowling Tournament on Sunday, October 8 at 2 p.m. at Playdrome Lanes, 821 Conifer Street.

The entry fee is $15 per bowler and because the event is not sanctioned, it is open to all junior bowlers ages 18 and under. Verification or proof of age is required upon check-in, which starts at 1:15 p.m.

The entry fee breaks is $11 – Playdrome Lanes and $4 – donation to St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church.

The format of the tournament will be three games on the same pair of lanes, followed by a second round with the top five bowlers

who will advance to a stepladder round, placing positions of 5 vs. 4, winner vs.

3, winner vs. 2, and then the winner will face the top bowler for the championship.

Trophies will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place winners while individual medals will be awarded for 1st and 2nd Place High Game and High Series winners.

For additional information, please call William Bodine III, Tournament Director at 732-814-6683 or Playdrome Lanes at 732-349-5345 or St. Stephen’s Parish Office at 732-350-2121. Emails can be sent to wbodine3@gmail.com. Registration forms are available at the bowling center and can also be emailed directly.

Seaside Italian American Club Man Of The Year Celebration

POINT PLEASANT BEACH – The Seaside Italian American Club will host their Annual Man of the Year celebration at Crystal Point Yacht Club, 3900 River Road, on Sunday, October 22. This year the club will be honoring Seaside Heights Mayor Anthony Vaz. Cost is $100 per person and tables of 10 are available.

Businesses are invited to participate in a commemorative ad journal: Outside Back Cover for $750 Inside Front or Back Cover for $500 Gold Page for $400

Full Page for $300 Half Page for $200 Interested businesses should send their company name, address, phone number and contact person name with a check made payable to Seaside Italian American Club Man of the Year Committee to 308 Hamilton Avenue, Seaside Heights, NJ 08751. Computer-generated ads can be sent to seasideitalian@gmail.com.

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For more information, call Bernadette Sorero at 732-278-0925 or Dr. Frank B. Sommerer at 908-600-3056.

Annual Flea Market

POINT PLEASANT – The Woman’s Club of Point Pleasant Beach will host its Annual Flea Market on Saturday, September 23 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at our Clubhouse, 513 St. Louis Ave. There will be a variety of house-

hold items, books, jewelry, decorations and a baked goods table with homemade items for sale, plus much more. Bring family and friends for shopping and fun while helping support our mission.

American Legion Flea Market

TOMS RIVER – American Legion Auxiliary Unit 129 is holding a clean out your closet Flea Market on September 17 from 9 a.m.

to 3 p.m. Indoor and Outdoor spaces are available. For information, call Jacqueline at 732-330-8748.

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TOMS RIVER – The Adler Aphasia Center is currently offering an aphasia communication group for people with aphasia at Kean University Ocean Campus, located at Gateway Building #427, One College Dr. The Adler Aphasia Center and Kean University have partnered to offer people with aphasia who reside in southern New Jersey its first such group. This group, offered at no charge, will meet the first and third Fridays of each month from 10 a.m. to noon.

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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.

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

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Dear Joel, 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.

With a new school year starting, who knows what else they’ll join. I think it’s all too much. How can I get them to see that their relationship is more important than those activities?

Dan, Forked River Dear Dan, Some lessons you learn quickly, some you learn over time. I hope your girls don’t waste a second learning the lesson of family love and support. There’s nothing wrong with a little healthy competition (think of tennis pro sisters Venus and Serena Williams), especially when kids are growing up, trying to find their iden-

tity. They can be ferocious “I can top that” kids, but you will have to put your foot down if the competition ever turns hurtful or insulting. You should also insist that you and the girls participate in at least one regularly scheduled activity every week that they are both challenged by. Like say a weekly cooking session where they both make a variation of recipe and share it, or maybe a line dancing class; there’s always a bunch of laughs trying to remember the steps. In time, bigger things, like weddings, babies, graduations and life will take center stage. Remind them they can face anything when they do it together.

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Padlocks For Patriots

TOMS RIVER – Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity has created a new initiative to honor or memorialize veterans with the Padlocks for Patriots program.

How it works: Purchase a lock for $20 from the office at 1201 Lakewood Road/ Route 166; inscribe the lock by etching or painting a name or other sentiment on the lock with tools provided by NOHFH and

attach the lock over the newly painted flag on the chain-link fence.

These locks do not have keys and only lock once, thereby creating a lasting remembrance of someone special.

Consider being a part of this original enterprise. Funds raised through Padlocks for Patriots will be utilized for repairs to a local veteran’s home.

Gamer’s Corner For Adults Meets At Library TOMS RIVER – The library will host Gamer’s Corner from 6 to 8 p.m. at 101 Washington Street. The group meets the first and third Thursday of every month.

The program is for adults ages 18 to 29. Attendees will play card, role playing, and other games.

For more information, call 732-349-6200 or go to theoceancountylibrary.org.

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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.

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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.

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–Photos courtesy Redeemer Lutheran Church Over 75 children from the local community took part in Mighty Fortress Vacation Bible School at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Manchester.

MANCHESTER – Redeemer Lutheran Church of Manchester hosted an exciting Mighty Fortress Vacation Bible School (VBS) fromAugust 7 through 11, welcoming over 75 children and 50 volunteers from Manchester, Whiting, Toms River and Jackson through their doors. It was a great time for kids to grow in faith as they explored God’s Word.

VBS was held Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and open to children of all religious denominations. It’s free and funded by congregates who donate money to the annual summer event.

Churchgoers from Redeemer Lutheran donated their time during the week to run activities and programs with the kids.

Mighty Fortress offered an opportunity to introduce children and their families to Christ and the church.

It helped the children of Redeemer Lutheran grow in their faith in Jesus, while also reaching out to children in the local neighborhood. This makes VBS a key outreach ministry in both the congregation and within the local community.

At Mighty Fortress VBS, children learned that in Jesus, the victory is won. Kids confidently celebrated that Jesus, their champion, has won the victory over sin, death and Satan, and that He acts through His Word and keeps His promises. Because the victory is won, every day is a day to celebrate. At Mighty

Fortress, kids looked into the Bible, God’s Holy Word, to discover that God is our Mighty Fortress, our Shield, and our Deliverer, and discovered God’s victory in the Bible stories of the Walls of Jericho, Hezekiah, Josiah, Palm Sunday and Easter.

During the week, money was also raised for Sharing God’s Mighty Word, an outreach project that sends Bible-based literature to kids around the country.

The project focuses on reaching inner-city children, Hispanic children, Native American children and those who are in crisis. With the help of the students and their families, volunteers and the congregation, a total of $644.48 was able to be donated to this worthy cause. It’s not just kids overseas who lack Bibles and other Christian books, it’s also kids within the U.S. and often in our own communities. The kids who go to school with our kids, who live a few houses down, and who live on the other side of town may have never even held a Bible. Sharing God’s Mighty Word focuses specifically on delivering Bible-based books to kids who are close to home.

Redeemer Lutheran Church holds a Vacation Bible School every year and is looking forward to many more years to come. If you would like more information about the church or to be put on the VBS mailing list, please call the church at 732-657-2828.

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BRICK – Stressed, fatigued, overwhelmed? The Center for Conscious Care Giving will offer a Personal Care Planning Workshop on October 8 at 1613 Route 88. The workshop provides a full day of self-exploration, into the body, mind, soul and spirit. Through guided meditation, dialogue and other interactive exercises, participants clearly identify the parts of their lives they wish to improve. A personalized care plan is then created for each individual to help them de-stress, raise self-awareness and increase resiliency.

Facilitator Suzanne McMurry created the course with professional and everyday

caregivers in mind, to support them in building resiliency and teach them selfcare practices to sustain them while caring for others. By collectively caring for the body, mind and spirit, caregivers on all levels will improve the quality of their own lives, while better serving others.

The course also opens one to clearly see their deepest hopes and desires and creates a vision of how to construct a life they truly want. The $75 fee includes the one day course, workbook and planning materials, access to online group support and a monthly group coaching sessions.

To register or for more information, contact the Center at 732-864-5508.

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Free KI Tablets, Health Screenings At Lacey High School

LANKOA HARBOR – The Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) is hosting a free potassium iodide (KI) distribution clinic on August 29 at Lacey Township High School, 73 Haines Street, from 12 to 4 p.m.

Residents that live and work in the following towns can pick up pills or exchange expired pills. Barnegat Light, Barnegat Township, Beachwood, Beach Haven, Berkeley Township, Toms River, Harvey Cedars, Island Heights, Lacey Township, Long Beach Township, Pine Beach, Ocean Township (Waretown), Ocean Gate, Seaside Park, Ship Bottom, South Toms River, Stafford and Surf City.

KI tablets are for residents that live in the 10 mile radius of the Oyster Creek Power Plant. The health department is distributing more than just KI tablets – they will also be dishing out a variety of free health screening and educational services at this special event.

Ocean County Freeholder Deputy Director Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health, said, “Our last free KI clinic was such a huge success with more than 820 people coming out and close to 6,000 tablets distributed. Because of the significant turnout, we decided it would be a great opportunity to expand the event by including several other health and educational programs in an effort to promote the many services the Ocean County Health Department provides for its residents.”

Visitors can take advantage of free blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol screenings.

Health department employees will also be on hand to offer free stroke risk assessments

and medication management.

Daniel E. Regenye, OCHD Public Health Coordinator, added, “We want everyone to take advantage of this event, not just the people in need of KI tablets. This is just part of our on-going commitment to keeping our community healthy and safe and this event is the perfect one-stop opportunity for us to showcase the many vital services and resources we provide.”

Experts in the field of alcohol and drug prevention, intoxicated driver resources, environmental health, emergency preparedness and communicable disease will also be available to answer your questions, offer tips and have plenty of take home literature that will assist you and your family. A prescription drop-off box is also being made available for residents to discard unwanted medicine.

Brian Lippai, OCHD Public Information Officer included, “We want to remind people that the distribution of KI tablets are for residents in need of pills or to exchange expired ones – not in response to any imminent danger or threat but as an emergency preparedness measure. The KI clinic is one of many types of clinics the health department provides throughout the year. Many people may be unaware that we provide these clinics and the many other valuable resources and services. That is why we are holding this special event.”

For more information on the KI Special Event, please contact 732-341-9700, ext 7735 or follow Twitter@OCpublichealth or like the Ocean County Health Department on Facebook.

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Author Jennifer Weiner To Speak At Toms River Library

TOMS RIVER – Join us at 7 p.m. on Saturday, September 9 at the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library for an engaging conversation with Jennifer Weiner; New York Times Bestselling author of “In Her Shoes,” “Who Do You Love” and the non-fiction collection “Hungry Heart: Adventures in Life, Love

and Writing.”

Doors will open for this free program at 6:30 p.m. Registration is required. Click here to register: tinyurl.com/JenniferWeinerAtOCL. Free parking is available on Saturday on the top two levels of the Toms River Parking garage located behind the library.

“Walk To Build” With Northern Ocean Habitat For Humanity

LAVALLETTE – The Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity will host a “Walk To Build” 3-mile family fun walk on September 9 at Dover Ave. on the Lavallette Boardwalk. The event is being held in conjunction with Lavallette Founder’s Day.

Registration is at 9 a.m., the walk starts at 10 a.m. and a Founder’s Day celebration starts at 11 a.m. Pre-registration is $20 and day-of registration is $25. An event t-shirt is included in the price. Register online at nohfh.com/w2b.

Lakeside Gardeners Annual Flea Market

WHITING – Lakeside Gardeners of Cedar Glen Lakes will be holding their annual flea market on Saturday, October 21 at Lakeside Hall, 100 Michigan Ave., from 9 a.m. to 2

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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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Program Helps Low Income Ocean County Residents With Home Repairs

OCEAN COUNTY – A unique assistance program called “Hands For All” serves the community by making critically needed emergency repairs on homes owned by low and moderate income families who can’t afford to get the work done by themselves. Leaking roofs, plumbing issues, no heat and accessibility issues are some of the daily issues that this program addresses for those in need.

“We believe that everyone deserves a safe and secure place to live. More and more of our neighbors, friends and family – especially seniors, disabled persons and veterans – are experiencing financial difficulties. We are here to help,” explains Glen McDonald, Executive Director for Homes For All, which runs the program. “This program allows area residents to remain in their homes that would otherwise be displaced by making critically needed repairs. Every day we are making a difference and improving the quality of life for those in need.”

Hands For All works with Ocean County, local towns, social services, civic groups, religious groups and volunteers to provide the much needed assistance. The program is always happy to receive support and help from the community through donations or volunteering.

The Hands For All program has helped hundreds of residents over the last 30 years and is ready to help. If you or someone you know needs a home repair, please call 732-286-7929 today for more information and assistance.

Homes For All is a Toms River based nonprofit affordable housing developer that was founded in 1986 to respond to the growing housing and homeless crisis in our community. Over the last 30 years, Homes For All has provided more than 400 affordable homes to families and neighbors in our community.

Visit our newest community, Autumn Ridge at Manchester by visiting AutumnRidgeNJ.com or call 732-849-3061.

“Take Control Of Your Health” Workshops In Ocean County

OCEAN COUNTY – Community Services, Inc. of Ocean County and The Ocean County Office of Senior Services offers free workshops for seniors with chronic health conditions called “Take Control Of Your Health.”

Guests will learn techniques for coping with various chronic conditions such as arthritis, depression, heart disease and diabetes, just to name a few, along with ways to improve their lives in a nurturing and supportive

environment.

The workshop consists of six, 2-1/2 hour weekly sessions, and includes snacks and a manual, all free of charge.

The number of participants in each workshop is limited.

To reserve a spot in the next workshop, or for more information about the program, contact Louanne Kane at 732-281-8391 or LKane534@comcast.net.

wolfgang puck’s kitchen Full Steam Ahead:The ‘Dog Days’ Of Summer Are A PerfectTimeTo StartThinking About Fall Fare

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.

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