2017-09-30 - The Brick Times

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By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – It was a dog day afternoon when an estimated 2,500 people and their canines attended the eighth annual Dog Fest, hosted by the Brick Township Rotary Club.

There was no entry fee for dogs or children, but adults paid a $5 admission fee for the event. There were also 43 vendor booths that paid $100, –Photos by Judy Smestad-Nunn although non-profit vendors Mack, a 10-year-old shih tzu, poses with, from left: were charged $50 for space.

Izzy Fakhreddine, 14, Ella Osmers, 14, and Maggie Twenty percent of the money (Dog Fest - See Page 5) Osmers, 15.

Stafford Center Expanding

Will Host Entire County’s Meals On Wheels

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–Photos by Chris Lundy County employees prepare meals for delivery and for those who came out to the Southern Service Center.

By Chris Lundy STAFFORD – The county’s Meals on Wheels location in Lakewood will be moved to Stafford after the Southern Service Center will be renovated to accommodate the entire program.

Already, the southern center, located on Route 9 just south of Route 72, holds a lot of other services.

Adult day care, senior services, for example. There are offices for the county clerk, surrogate, and Veterans Service Bureau, and the State Housing and Rental Assistance Program (SHRAP). The St. Francis Center on Long Beach Island also operates a satellite out of the building.

Despite all this going on, there will be more. The county is investing into the center to expand the (Meals - See Page 6)

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Donations Sent To Hurricane Affected States

By Judy SmestadNunn BRICK – In just the span of a week, the district’s eight elementary schools collected hundreds of boxes of supplies to help the victims of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma in the Gulf Coast region of the United States.

“We were notified the day after school opened,” said Director of Cur riculum and I n st r uct ion Su sa n McNamara. “We un–Photos by Judy Smestad-Nunn derstand the urgency Lanes Mill Principal Jeffrey since we went through Luchenbach, left, and acting Su- Sandy.”

Elementary school perintendent Dennis Filippone, students, staff and adright, help load the bus. ministrators partnered with OnCourse Systems for Education for the “Fill the Bus” initiative, when donation boxes at the schools were filled with items such as cleaning supplies, nonperishable food, school supplies, health supplies and much more.

OnCourse Systems is a company that supplies online formats for lesson planning and curriculum building that the Brick School District has been working with for a number of years, McNamara said.

“They called and said they were putting this initiative together, (Donation - See Page 4)

The Beauty Of This Pageant: It’s A Scholarship Program

By Sara Grillo Maybe you remember the scene from the movie Miss Congeniality where Candice Bergen, who plays the Miss United States pageant director, tells the cop that it’s not a beauty pageant, –Photo courtesy Olivia Suarez “It’s a scholarship program.” Well, it is.

Olivia Suarez in her gown at Until two years ago, Ocean County the Miss New Jersey pageant. was not represented in either the Miss

New Jersey pageant held in Ocean City for nearly three decades, or the Miss New Jersey’s Outstanding Teen pageant, which started up about 10 years ago.

Directors Geralyn and Chuck Watson have the sinking feeling that people don’t know the pageant has come back to the county, and that young women

and teens have no idea how much money could be up for grabs to help finance their college education or pay off their student loans.

For the past two years, the competition has been an open one, meaning girls from anywhere in the state were allowed to compete. This year, the (Pageant - See Page 9)

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Donation:

–Photos by Judy Smestad-Nunn Nichelle Tolbard from OnCourse Systems loads the truck with the head custodian of Osbornville Elementary School, Danny Cullen.

Continued From Page 1 that they would supply the means of getting all this stuff down to affected areas,” she said as she helped to load supplies onto a truck outside the Board of Education offices, located in the Veterans Complex, on September 19.

Education Technology Specialist for OnCourse Systems, Nichelle Tolbard, said that they are visiting schools and collecting supplies from New Jersey schools that were hit by Superstorm Sandy.

“It gives the students the opportunity to pay it back in a tangible way, to support the efforts in Texas, Louisiana and Florida,” she said as she helped to load a truck.

All the supplies would be ground-delivered

to a distribution center in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, she said.

Vehicles from all eight elementary schools arrived at the Board of Education offices and lined up at 3 p.m. to unload all the supplies that had been collected at their school.

Lanes Mill Elementary School Principal Jeffrey Luckenbach was helping to unload over 40 boxes of supplies that had been collected at his school.

“The children worked hard gathering donations, so many parents were able to contribute,” he said.

The items were on display in the hallway at Lanes Mill, so on Back to School Night parents were able to see everything that had been donated, Luchenbach said.

“Sometimes parents don’t realize that when

they send in a donation, it has an impact, and it’s part of a much, much bigger picture,” he said.

Students were able to donate items or they could help to box and sort the donated goods, he said.

Acting Superintendent of Schools Dennis Filippone came outside to help unload the cars and load the donations into the truck.

“When Sandy hit us, people from Louisiana, Texas and Florida came to our aid and did exactly what we’re doing today,” Filippone said.

“It’s a great way to pay them back,” he said.

“We’ll do anything we can to ease the pain in those areas. It’s our pleasure.”

The eight elementary schools that participated include Emma Havens Young, Drum Point, Herbertsville, Lanes Mill, Midstreams, Osbornville, Veterans Memorial and Warren H. Wolf.

How Physical Therapy Can Calm Your Nerves About A Peripheral Nerve Injury By: Erin Sullivan, DPT, Freehold Physical Therapist WHAT IS A PERIPHERAL NERVE? Anatomically, the human nervous system is xcomprised of two main parts: the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord) and the peripheral nervous system (peripheral nerves). The peripheral nervous system arises from extensions of the spinal cord. Each nerve that extends from the spinal cord transmits motor signals from the spinal cord to the rest of the body and/or transmits sensory information from the body to the spinal cord.

Think of your brain as an electric company and your spinal cord as an outlet. Your brain sends motor or sensory information to the spinal cord just as an electric company controls the electrical signals that come to your outlets. Peripheral nerves are, therefore, similar to individual wires leaving the outlet. Each wire connects to a different appliance just as each peripheral nerve connects a muscle and/or an area of the skin. For instance, the femoral nerve extends from the spinal cord and connects to the muscles which bend your hip and straighten your knee. If the femoral nerve is injured, you may be unable to bend your hip and straighten your knee. Similar to a lamp that will not turn on because it is unplugged.

WILL MY NERVE INJURY HEAL? Common peripheral nerve injuries include: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome which affects the median nerve at the wrist, “Sciatica” which affects the sciatic nerve in the leg, “Foot Drop” which affects the common peroneal nerve (a branch of the sciatic nerve), and “neuropathy” which generally refers to impaired sensation from the lower leg to the foot or from the wrist to the hand.

A peripheral nerve can be injured through various mechanisms like compression, crushing or cutting.

The mechanism of injury is directly related to the prognosis of recovery. Compressive forces on a nerve generally result in an injury termed “nerurapraxia” and are typically reversible. The prognosis with this type of injury is considered good and recovery can occur within weeks or months. Prolonged compressive or crushing forces result in an “axonotmesis” injury where recovery

is less favorable and may require months. Lastly, “neurotmesis” is the most severe type of peripheral nerve injury and is generally due to a laceration through the nerve. The prognosis of a neurotmesis is poor. When a nerve is cut, the fibers furthest from the spinal cord slowly die off. In order for recovery to occur, the nerve must regrow from the site of the injury. This regrowth occurs at a rate of 1 mm per day. To put this in perspective, that equates to about 1 inch a month, or 1 foot a year. It is important to remain patient during this time and while full recovery is not guaranteed, it is possible.

ARE MY SYMPTOMS NORMAL? A peripheral nerve injury may result in any number of symptoms. Impaired strength and sensation to the muscles and areas of the skin, which are connected by that specific nerve, are the most obvious symptoms.

The next most common, and perhaps most debilitating, is nerve or “neuropathic” pain. Nerve pain is typically characterized by burning, tingling, stabbing, or abnormal sensations and can range from minor to severe. Secondary complications due to decreased sensation and motion include skin breakdown and pressure sores, atrophy or “muscle wasting”, impaired mobility (difficulty walking, standing, running), joint pain due to compensatory movement strategies, bowel and bladder abnormalities, decreased bone density, and emotional distress or depression due to the above symptoms.

It is important to remember that no two nerve injuries will present the same way and that no two patients will experience the same symptoms.

CAN THERAPY HELP? Physical or occupational therapy throughout the recovery process of a peripheral nerve injury is very

beneficial. It is important to prevent atrophy that may occur and to frequently reassess any improvements in strength or sensation. Physical and occupational therapists may also assist in teaching compensatory strategies to allow you to maximize your function while recovering from this injury. Assistive devices, like canes, braces, and wide gripped utensils, can make difficult tasks easier and allow you to maintain your independence. Strength gains can be made through a personalized exercise program created by your therapist and can be enhanced through use of manual resistive exercise and electric stimulation.

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Secondary complications can also be minimized through patient education on skin care and pressure relief and therapeutic weight bearing exercises to enhance bowel/bladder function, circulation, bone density, and emotional health.

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–Photos by Judy Smestad-Nunn Left: Phil McEntee and his Morkipoo “Pixie” attend the Dog Fest.

Right: A K9 demonstration was given by Hanlon’s K9 Dog Trainers.

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Continued From Page 1 raised would go to area non-kill animal shelters, such as Seers Farm in Jackson, BF F Dog Rescue, Shore Volu nt ee r Animal Enterprise (SAVE), and others, said Dog Fest chair Rotarian Elizabeth Ackerman.

Last year Brick Township Rotary Club gave out seven $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors, and proceeds from the event also benefit local charities, and some international charities if needed, she said.

“The more money we raise, the more we can give out,” said Ackerman. “No one takes salaries in the Rotary, we are all volunteers and all the profits go to charities.”

Last year, Dog Fest was the organization’s only fundraiser, but Ackerman said they hope to hold a tricky tray this spring.

Dog Fest has always been held at Windward Beach Park, but for the first time the venue was changed to the VFW Post 8867 on Adamston Road.

Mayor John G. Ducey, who came to Dog Fest with his young son, said that due to Green Acres rules, the public could not be cha rged ad m ission to Windward Beach Park.

“It has to have free and open access, although if people are ticketed and they pay in advance, that’s okay, but they can’t charge on site,” he explained.

The new venue was just f ine with Donna and Phil McEntee, who live on their boat at Wehrlen’s Marina during the summer. The McEntee’s brought t hei r Mork ipoo (a Malt e se/ York ie/ Poodle mix) to Dog Fest.

“We used to go to Dog Fest at Windward Beach – it was near our boat, but this is also very nice. They have a pavilion so you can get out of the sun,” Donna said.

The Keller family, which includes Mitch and Karen and their two chil-

d r e n , Rob e r t , 9, a nd El i s a b e t h , 7, brought their t wo mut ts, Mitzi and Kingston, to Dog Fest.

“This is really fun. We are looking to adopt another dog, maybe a little mut t, a Ch i hu a hu a m i x t h is t i me,” Karen said.

“We’re just walking around, visiting with other dogs. Our dogs love it, they love getting out,” added Mitch.

The family, who live off Mantoloking Road, said they were happy with the new location, especially since it’s closer to their home.

Hanlon K9, a private company that trains dogs, held an obedience demonstration at Dog Fest.

Brick Police K9 Officer John Turrin was on hand to watch the demonstration. Brick Township Police Department has four dogs in their K9 unit who are trained on- and off-leash, he said.

“They are trained to sniff out narcotics, explosives, and they do tracking and officer protection,” said Turrin, who works together with his K9 partner, Vader.

Dog Fest opened at 11 a.m., and shortly afterwards Brick Rotary President Mark Balsam made opening remarks.

In addition to the K9 demonstrations, there was a doggie adoption parade, and 17 dog contests, judged by WOBM’s Shawn and Sue. There was even a Blessings for the Dogs by Rev. Deanna Jaworski.

After the doggie contests, the Chairman’s Choice Award Parade was held, where all dogs were invited to march and try to win the grand prize.

Ackerman said that attendance was slightly down this year over last year which she said was probably because of the change in venue.

“Some people had gone to Windward Beach, but next year people will realize where we are,” she said in a phone interview after the event. She said they were still adding up the receipts from Dog Fest, which included entry fees, contest entry fees, vendor revenue, a 50/50 drawing, and more.

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Meals:

Continued From Page 1 kitchen in order to have it provide meals for everyone who needs assistance in Ocean County.

In doing so, the county will be taking Meals on Wheels out of the Lakewood facility off of Clifton Avenue.

The southern site is five times the size of the northern one in Lakewood. Residents can still come and pick up meals in Lakewood, county

administrator Carl Block said. There just won’t be deliveries from that location.

“Traffic is terrible. The kitchen is smaller. Parking is almost non-existent,” Block said. It’s also in such a densely-built area that it can’t expand.

Whereas Stafford is on wide open acreage.

“There’s enough room for a whole production center there,” he said.

Although having Stafford be the hub of the entire operation would add some time to meal deliveries in the northern end of the county, it’s

not as much is you consider the amount of time Lakewood drivers spend in traffic and looking for parking, he said.

The ceiling will be lowered so that a fire suppression system can be installed. The lower ceiling will also make acoustics better for speaking events.

There will be room for storage, including storage of meals that can be kept at room temperature, given out over extended holidays or in emergencies. Additional refrigeration and a loading dock will also be included.

There will be updated communication technology for when it is used as a headquarters during an emergency. There will also be more administrative space for clients.

During the upgrades, the meals will still be produced, mostly out of Lakewood, but also out of Stafford.

Jackie Rohan, director of the office of senior services, said that the county provides about 1,000-1,100 meals a day.

The nice thing about the Stafford location is that there’s a large area for people to “meet to eat.” It’s important to address people’s social needs as well as their nutritional ones. They could be living in a senior community of hundreds or thousands of people and still not have any connections to anyone else. They’ll also often have a presentation or activity for them when they come in. Some get transportation to arrive and some are independent enough to drive. Social services set up tables so people can talk to them, such as the health department, ombudsman, consumer affairs, Interfaith and RWJ Barnabas Health.

Meals on Wheels is more than just delivering food, Rohan said. When delivery people go out to homes, they might be the only person who comes into that home on a regular basis. This provides a needed social element for homebound seniors.

It also provides an early warning system. These delivery people know to look for red flags that would indicate that the homeowner needs help.

They get to know the people, and therefore can tell if something is wrong. The drivers might be the first to notice if a senior has memory issues or other health problems.

If they are having issues with independence, providing a free meal means they don’t have to cook, she added. It might not be safe to have some of them operating stoves.

They provide one meal a day, but some seniors split it up, and have half for dinner. They run Monday through Friday, but there are also many who get meals on the weekend.

The goal of senior services is to look at the whole person, and make sure they are physically and psychologically able to do what they need to do, and have socialization, she said. The Stafford center goes a long way in meeting those needs.

According to the 2010 census, there were 121,104 people 65 and older living in Ocean County.

Freeholder Director Joseph Vicari said it’s a prime location, close to Route 9, Route 72, and the Garden State Parkway. That makes it relatively easy to get to and for delivery drivers to get to other spots in the county.

Since there are two generators on site, it can be used as a shelter, he said. In fact, the National Guard was stationed there during Superstorm Sandy. State police helicopters can land on the property to evacuate seriously injured people.

“It is less expensive to provide food for one-year for a senior then it is to cover the cost of a day in an emergency room,” Vicari said.

Vicari also responded to people’s fears that the federal funding for a lot of health or senior programs could be cut off. “The people in Ocean County are not going to starve. We will always protect the frail, elderly, and disabled.”

The county opened the center in 2011. It used to be St. Mary’s Parish. The senior nutrition site came two years later.

The county will bond $1 million to upgrade it, he said. Yezzi Associates are doing the architectural work. Staff from that group took input from the cooks and other employees at the facility to make their plans. The work is expected to be completed next year.

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F EATURED L ETTER Columbus Enslaved Natives, Don’t Honor Him With A Holiday I think it’s about time we stop celebrating Columbus Day with marche s d ow n m a i n s t r e e t U.S.A. every October.

As any grade schooler will tell you, Columbus didn’t discover America. What Columbus did discover when he finally came ashore, were a culturally rich and diverse people. He would w r it e i n h is jou r n a l: “They are the best people…and the gentlest,” then noted; “They will make f ine ser vants… with 50 men we could s u bj u g a t e t h e m a l l .”

True to his word, Colu mbu s enslaved 50 0 men, women and children and shipped them off to Spain, many being auctioned off like cattle upon their arrival.

Should a man responsible for the murder of i n no c e nt p e o ple, t he raping of women and the systematic destruction of a c u lt u r e b e hon ored with a special day?

Should we ennoble and pay tribute to a man who h el p e d “ i nt e r n a t io n alize” the slave trade each fall?

Concerning the recent Confederate statue/slaver y issue, the Asbur y Park Press in an editorial, “Don’t Consecrate Con federacy” opi ned that these statues represent an affirmation of slavery and should not be com memorated or be allowed to remain in any public square.

Should n’t the same logic and opinion expre sse d by t he P re ss with respect to the Confe d e r at e s t at ue /sl ave question, be applied to Columbus and for the same reason?

From my perspective, freedom loving Americans should not set aside a day to honor and celebrate a slave trader and murderer, regardless of his supposed discovery.

Borden Applegate Jackson

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The Choice For Brick Mayor Is Easy I may be a Republican, but I voted for Democrat John Ducey for Brick Mayor 4 years ago, and I’m planning to vote for him again. I voted for him the first time because I like what he said – he talked about getting taxes under control, reducing the size of government, and getting rid of patronage employees who got their jobs because of who they know, not what they know.

He sounded like a fiscal conservative, and that’s how he has governed.

This year, the choice for Brick Mayor is easy. Mayor Ducey did just what he said he would do. He cut spending, got rid of the political hacks, and he reduced Brick’s debt by $17 million.

That’s why he was able to reduce municipal taxes this year. I’m voting for John Ducey and his team and you should too.

Bruce Marshall Brick

Vicari Is An Advocate For Ocean County Veterans As a veteran, I know the importance of leadership. I wish to share information on the strong leadership exhibited by Ocean County Freeholder Joe Vicari.

Freeholder Vicari knows the sacrifices made by our

Letters To Editor military forces and that they The opened an additional office supporters he views the past have given their all to defend our way of life, our families, and our freedoms. Joe Vicari stands up for our veterans and gives his all to make sure the men and women who served our nation are cared for. He is a strong advocate of the Ocean County Veterans Bureau in Toms River that helps the county’s nearly 68,000 veterans access care through the Veterans Administration.

The average citizen might not realize what happens in our Ocean County Veterans Bureau. Ocean County Veterans Bureau in Toms River is second to none! The Toms River office hums with calls and visitors. Veteran widows, spouses, veterans from the Great Wars, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq/Afghanistan and non-wartime can get help with U. S. Department of Veteran Affairs benefit information in real time. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has services and benefits available, but the application requirements are wrought with details that are easily misunderstood. I am a female veteran and left military service 35 years ago, overwhelmed, and unaware of services available from the VA. Guidance from this office helped me find a myriad of supports, but the office is busy and veterans may have to schedule appointments with a long lead time.

Freeholder Vicari observed the need for expanded services in the community and

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In a time when political will and leadership can be hard to find, Freeholder Vicari continues to go above and beyond for our veteran community. It is important for the community to know about the availability of services for military families, but more so, who is working in our best interest in County government. I cannot emphasize enough how important it is to help service members, veterans, and their families navigate the complex agency guidelines that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs functions under.

I will be supporting Freeholder Joe Vicari on Election Day, November 7 and would like veteran families and our community members to know why.

Kerri Ann Long U.S. Air Force Veteran Toms River

Pro-Trump Rally Remembers History Incorrectly A spring pro-Trump rally in Seaside Heights was a real eye opener. It showed just how misguided and uninformed some people can be.

According to that article the time and place was kept secret by rally organizers in an effort to keep protesters away. It appears these supposedly constitution-loving patriots have no problem with suppressing the free speech of those who don’t share their world view.

Of course suppressing opposing voices shows weakness rather than strength.

It shows uncertainty about whether the vague promises and angry Trump rhetoric can withstand the challenge of critical assessment and the test of scrutiny.

Especially baffling were the comments of a gubernatorial candidate who hoped Trump could take the country back to a time 50 years ago when opportunities were equitable for all. Like many Trump

through rose colored glasses and the world of today as in disarray for which they blame liberals in general and President Obama specifically. But let’s take a look back 50 years.

Far from the golden age he suggests 1967 was a time of turmoil and unrest. Citizens were polarized on a divisive war and rallies to both support and oppose continued involvement in Vietnam were common. Racial tensions were high and riots broke out in cities across the country for, ironically, lack of equitable opportunities for all citizens.

We were reeling in the wake of two political assassinations and soon to suffer two more. It was a time of great social upheaval with forces committed to change at constant odds with those opposed to it. Hardly the time of harmony and stability the candidate’s words imply.

Of course this inaccurate look back is nothing new to conservatives who view the Reagan years as halcyon days for America. Somehow they forget the Iran-Contra Affair, the Savings and Loan Crisis brought on by his “laissez-faire” economics, the double digit interest rates faced by new mortgage holders and other less than ideal circumstances that were also part of Reagan’s legacy.

Should the candidate still choose to see those times as better, it bears noting that 50 years ago our president was Lyndon Johnson, one of the most liberal leaders in recent history. Ironic considering the vitriol directed at liberals

by Trump supporters.

It has been wisely said that those who do not learn the lessons of history are doomed to repeat it. Perhaps what these would-be patriots need is to see the past for what it was, remarkably similar to the world of today. It would also help to remember history in an accurate manner before using it as a point of reference in the political debate.

Bill Pane, Farmingdale

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Pageant:

Continued From Page 1 hope is to crown a Miss Ocean County from within the state’s sixth most populous county.

At a time when it’s estimated that nearly 44 million Americans owe over $1.45 trillion in student loan debt, the word scholarship goes a long way.

Through support from the local Ocean County community, the Watsons hope to be able to give away more money to contestants. The county pageant is also a window to the larger Miss New Jersey and Miss America competitions, which have more established sponsorships.

Last year alone, the Miss America Organization said it gave away millions in cash, scholarship assistance and tuition waivers. Although it began with a group of Atlantic City businessmen as a way to prolong the summer tourism season, the nonprofit has grown to become one of the nation’s leading advocates for women’s education and the largest provider of scholarship support to young women in the country.

“It’s not the pageant of yesterday,” said Geralyn Watson, who goes by Geri.

Bright Women, Bright Futures North Dakota’s Cara Mund was crowned as Miss America 2018 in this year’s competition on September 9. Yes, there were gowns, swimsuits even. But Mund is also an Honors Graduate from Brown University and plans to enter law school when her year-long campaigning as Miss America and for Children’s Miracle Network is up.

She even hopes to become the first woman-elected governor of North Dakota.

The current Miss Ocean County, Olivia Suarez, is also a scholar. She graduated from Widener University in Pennsylvania with a degree focused in business management and hospitality and now works at Harrah’s Philadelphia, where she began as an intern three years ago. She now manages a restaurant and a Starbucks, and also juggles some part-time work in graphic design and makes promotional videos for artists who come to town, such as Iggy Azalea. She loves her job, of course, and

The Brick Times, September 30, 2017, Page 9 can still see her old college stomping grounds from the Harrah’s parking deck.

Olivia has been volunteering since the age of 4 and said she got involved with Miss America because she wanted to volunteer, not because she wanted to be in a pageant. She was the first girl in New Jersey to take her volunteering platform international by traveling to Honduras to work with underprivileged youth – working on projects to build a library, water well and kitchen so kids there could have clean food and drinking water.

“It’s sad to see,” she said, adding that many people who live there are malnourished and have very different sanitation standards than we do.

She also started a birthday book program there, which she said was the platform of former Miss New Jersey Cara McCollum, who tragically passed away after a car accident last year. Since the children in Honduras don’t have exact birthdays, or much of anything to call their own, they would just pick a month they wanted to celebrate, then hold a fiesta and get to open a book.

Taking The Stage So what are pageants really like? There are a lot less rules than you think, at least at the county level. Besides age, that is.

For Miss Ocean County Outstanding Teen, it’s 13 to 17 years without being a graduating senior. For Miss Ocean County, it’s 17 to 24 years without turning the age of 25 before December 31, 2018.

Olivia’s evening gown, which was a one-shouldered vision in white, came from her own creative mind. She likes designing, so she often creates the designs for her dresses.

“You don’t have to spend thousands of dollars to get a gown and it shouldn’t be financially hard on a family,” said Suarez.

Geri and Olivia said it’s nice to see girls come out of their shells during the pageant process as they figure out what’s working and what’s not working, and tweak things like changing their outfit, or deciding to get healthier. Fortunately, the claws do not come out, as girls help each other and work with each other behind the scenes, especially during the teen pageant, which is more about mentoring and getting girls

Donate Cell Phones For Soldiers

OCEAN COUNTY – Donate your used cell phone and help out a worthy cause.

Nancy Seibert has been collecting for “Cell Phones for Soldiers” since 2006. She has combined forces with the Berkeley-based “Support the Troops” project and Lloyd Mullikin, who has been sending packages overseas since 2004.

Over the past six years these projects have worked closely together collecting phones, and mailing packages which include the calling cards to our troops overseas.

Cell phones are collected in any condition and sent to a recycler. The profits from the recycling are sent to the organization headquarters in Massachusetts to purchase 60-minute calling

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.

ready for college.

Olivia said it really is a sisterhood. She has competed in the Miss New Jersey pageant four times so far, and keeps in touch with girls at both the county and state level.

Although she will be aging out of this year’s Miss Ocean County competition, local teens and young women are invited to take the stage at the Surflight Theatre on Long Beach Island, which was generously offered as a venue for the November 5 Miss Ocean County Outstanding Teen pageant and December 3 Miss Ocean County pageant.

Through working with the American Legion, the first-ever Miss Veterans Day and Miss Veterans Day’s Outstanding

Teen pageants will also be held. Those two competitions will still be open to girls and young women outside of Ocean County.

Orientations will be held at 1:30 p.m. at the Starlight Dance Studio in Manahawkin on Sunday, October 15 for Miss Ocean County Outstanding Teen and Miss Veteran’s Day Outstanding Teen, and on Sunday, November 12 for Miss Ocean County and Miss Veteran’s Day. To become a contestant, please contact 732998-0052 or missoceancounty@gmail.com or PO Box 283, Forked River, NJ 08731.

Local businesses should also reach out for information on how their financial assistance can help provide scholarships, or in regards to purchasing advertising in the pageant program book.

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TOWNSHIP OF LAKEWOOD FIRE DISTRICT NO. 1 NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Fire Commissioners of Fire District No. 1, Township of Lakewood, County of Ocean, State of New Jersey, shall hold a special election to ask the legal voters of said Fire District on Tuesday, November 7, 2017, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., or longer if necessary, to elect one (1) commissioner as a result of a tie at the annual February 18, 2017, fire district election between two (2) candidates, Denise Gregory and Larry S. Loigman, for the remaining time of a three (3) year term which shall terminate on the first Tuesday in March, 2020. The special election shall be held during the hours of the general election on that date and in conjunction with said election and the polling places shall be those designated for the general election. Applications for Vote by Mail Ballots may be obtained by applying to Scott M. Colabella, County Clerk of Ocean County, 118 Washington Street, P.O. Box 2191, Toms River, New Jersey 08754-2191, USA, (732)929-2018, Email: SColabella@co.ocean.nj.us, either in writing or by telephone. You can also download the application form at http://www.oceancountyclerk. com on the internet.

By authorization of the Board of Fire Commissioners of Fire District No. 1, Township of Lakewood, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-71 and N.J.S.A. 40A:14-72.

MEIR COHEN, SECRETARY Board of Fire Commissioners Fire District No. 1 Township of Lakewood

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Medicaid Fraud Amnesty Program Begins

By Sara Grillo TOMS RIVER – An amnesty program allowing Ocean County residents who believe they wrongly received Medicaid benef its to voluntarily withdraw from the program without fear of criminal prosecution kicked off September 12 with a public information session in

the Pine Belt Arena, on the grounds of Toms River High School North.

The meeting, initiated by the Office of the State Comptroller, was meant to explain the program to residents and urge more individuals to come forward in light of 26 Lakewood residents who were ar rested over the su m mer for

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defrauding a combined $2.4 million from Medicaid and other government assistance programs.

Individuals who choose to participate will be required to repay Medicaid for the benefits they received while they were ineligible, plus pay an additional civil penalty based on the amount of

wrongful Medicaid benef its they received. They must also refrain from re -joi n i ng Medicaid for a one yea r period.

“Our goal is to bring those in Ocean County who were not in compliance with Medicaid eligibility requirements into compliance and to have them make full restitution of all improperly received funds,” said State Comptroller Philip James Degnan, who attended the meeting at Pine Belt Arena. “Residents of Ocean County should consider this program to be their best opportunity to come into compliance without fear of criminal prosecution.”

Individuals have until December 12 to file an application on state.nj.us/comptroller. A representative from the Medicaid Fraud Division will then follow up with them in regards to restitution and penalty infor mation, as well as scheduling a settlement appointment.

A spokesperson for the State Comptroller’s Office said they will wait until the 90-day period is expired to release figures on how many people applied for amnesty in the program.

Medicaid Fraud Division Director Josh Lichtblau said the amnesty program is beneficial because it will return funds so that they can be used by New Jersey residents that are truly in need of assistance.

Despite the positive outlook from the State, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office responded to apparent criticism of the amnesty program the day before it opened, issuing a statement targeted at those urging their office to pursue more prosecutions and stop amnesty.

“For all those who feel OCPO is not doing enough with regard to Lakewood Fraud prosecutions the answer is simple: We do not have access to the NJ State Comptroller Office program fi les. They oversee the programs application and implementation process. It is like any other victim of fi nancial crime or fraud; we will not know they are victim of criminal activity unless they tell us. If a victim comes forward, we investigate and prosecute on their behalf.”

The Prosecutor’s Office also made it clear that the amnesty program came from the State Comptroller’s Office, and that they have no authority to mandate or monitor how a state agency does business.

Complimentary Consults With A Registered Dietician LAKEWOOD – Better Health members are invited to register for private complimentary consultations with Lauren Dorman, MS, CDE to review their diet and discuss healthy meal options.

Consultations will take place at the Center for Healthy Living, located at 198 Prospect St. To register or to learn more about the Better Health program, call 888-726-2362.

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IDENTICAL TWINS, IDENTICAL VISION

Identical twins, which come from the same fertilized egg, are of the same sex and have identical genetic constitution. This means that their eyes are as identical as their hair color. According to a study of 69 sets of twins (36 of whom were identical), researchers found that, even though some of the individuals were over age 50, the identical twins’ eyes were identical right down to the smallest details. This finding bolsters past research showing that about 80% of the variance in myopia (nearsightedness) and 50% of the variance of astigmatism (abnormal curvature of the cornea) is genetic in origin. The studies suggest that environmental factors do not exert as much of an effect on eyes as many believe.

Some eye diseases develop slowly without causing pain or vision loss. Early detection of any problems can reduce the risk of further harm and allow for a choice of treatment options. To schedule an eye exam, please call SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES, P.A. at 732-349-5622. Our goal is to meet and exceed your expectations by providing friendly service, professional care, and quality products at affordable prices.

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NJ Consumer Affairs Offers Tips For Medication Safety

OCEAN COUNTY – The NJ Division of Consumer Affairs has published tips on keeping families safe when it comes to having medications in the home. These important tips include: talk with your children and grandchildren about the dangers of abusing drugs, be alert for possible signs of abuse and addiction, keep track of the medications in your home, keep all medications in one location and dispose of unused medications properly.

Project Medicine Drop was launched in an effort to halt the abuse and diversion of prescription drugs. Project Medicine Drop is a program in which prescription drug drop boxes are installed at various police departments throughout the state.

These drop boxes allow citizens to dispose of their unused and expired prescription medications

safely and securely seven days a week, 365 days a year.

Drop off points in Ocean County are: Seaside Heights Police Department, 116 Sherman Ave., Seaside Heights, or call 732-793-1800.

Toms River Police Department, 255 Oak Ave., Toms River, or call 732-349-0150.

Lacey Township Police Department, 808 West Lacey Road, Forked River, or call 609-693-6636.

Lakewood Township Police Department, 231 Third St., Lakewood, or call 732-363-0200.

Manchester Township Police Department, 1 Colonial Drive, Manchester Township, or call 732-657-2009.

Berkeley Township Police Department, 631 Pinewald-Keswick Road, Bayville.

For more locations and information, visit: njconsumeraffairs.gov.

Planetarium Experience Coming To Two Ocean County Library Branches BARNEGAT – The Ocean County Library will present “What’s Out There, A Planetarium Experience” at the Barnegat and Brick Branches.

Barnegat Branch: 7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 27 at 112 Burr Street.

Brick Branch: 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 24 at 301 Chambers Bridge Road.

From the comfort of a portable planetarium, teens will assist the presenter, Matthew Meyer, by locating stars, planets, and the moon as they appear in the evening sky.

The programs are open for teens ages 12–18. Registration is required. To register, call the Barnegat Branch at 609-6983331 or the Brick Branch at 732-477-4513 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org.

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Manahawkin Comic Book Show On Oct. 1

By Chris Lundy

STAFFORD – Fans of comic books and other flights of fancy are invited to attend the Manahawkin Comic Book Show, which will be held on Oct. 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, 151 Route 72.

There will be more than 20 vendor tables of comic books, as well as toys and other collectibles. Books from the Silver Age into the modern era will be for sale. The following guests and groups will be in attendance: • USS Challenger the Jersey Shore Chapter of Starfleet: The International Star Trek Fan Association • Jay Taylor - Comic book artist and publisher

• Matt Buttich - Local artist whose work includes sketch cards for Topps Trading Cards: Star Wars Galactic Files Series 5 and Walking Dead Season 7 • Manda Cantillon local artist Admission is $3 per person. Children 12 and younger are free. Comic prize packs will be given out to the first 100 people at the show, and free raffle drawings will be at noon and 2 p.m.

The door prizes can be seen on the event website comic-lair.com/show or the show facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ events/923197057822740/ . For additional information about the show call 609-6958855, e-mail comic-lair@comic-lair.com or visit comic-lair.com.

BMAC To Host 17th Annual Golf Tournament

LAKEWOOD – Brick Municipal Anti-Drug Coalition (BMAC) will host its 17th Annual Golf Tournament on Monday, October 9 at the Eagle Ridge Golf Club in Lakewood. The event includes a continental breakfast, 18-hole modified

shotgun start, gift auction, buffet lunch and awards ceremony. Proceeds will support BMAC in their mission of fighting substance abuse in Brick Township. For registration and more information, call 723-262-1076.

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Brick Historical Society To Host Fall Festival BRICK – The Brick Township Historical Society will sponsor a Fall Festival on October 7 (rain date October 8) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Havens Homestead Museum property, 521 Herbertsville Road. Besides the museum, the Lizzie Herbert House and the other buildings on the property will be open. There will be face painting, pumpkin painting, games for

children, a “White Elephant” table, a display of vintage farm equipment and classic cars.

The society will hold a bake sale including fall desserts inside the museum. Admission is free and donations are graciously accepted.

For more information on the society, see its page on Facebook, access bricktwphistoricalsociety.com or call 732-785-2500.

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Brick Chick-fil-A Sets Missing Man Table For POW/MIAs

–Photo courtesy Ed McBride A Missing Man Table was set up in Brick’s Chick-fil-A restaurant from September 14 to 16 in honor of POW/MIA Remembrance Day. “I’m honored to be part of this and to be able

By Sara Grillo

BRICK – Although not a federal public holiday in the United States, National POW/ MIA Recognition Day this year was on September 15.

In honor of those prisoners of war and missing men and women, American Legion Brick Memorial Post 348 member Bruce Blaum and Ocean County Department Executive Committee Ray Miller contacted Brick Chickfil-A owner Ted Reim to ask if they could set up a special POW/MIA table within its busy restaurant. He happily obliged.

to participate in any way we can,” said Reim.

The Missing Man Table, also known as the Fallen Comrade Table, was placed in a prominent place within the restaurant throughout remembrance weekend– from September 14 to 16.

The table is a place of honor set up in memory of fallen, missing or imprisoned military service members and serves as a focal point of ceremonial remembrance. The tradition began out of growing concern for the amount of POW/MIA soldiers during the Vietnam War.

Domestic Violence Symposium

POINT PLEASANT – Woman’s Club of Point Pleasant presents a free public symposium called “Exploring the Many Facets of Domestic Violence” on Saturday, October 14 from 2 to 4 p.m. at their Clubhouse, 513 St.

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Learning Opportunities At Temple Beth Or

BRICK – The community is invited to participate in the adult learning opportunities being offered at Temple Beth Or, 200 Van Zile Road.

Wisdom of the Ages, Wisdom of the Sages: Teachings in Pirkei Avot (Ethics of the Fathers/ Ancestors) is a class led by Rabbi Robert Rubin beginning on Wednesday, October 18 from 10 to 11:20 a.m. Subsequent sessions are on October 25 and November 1, 8, 15 and 29. There is no charge and Hebrew is not required.

A Crash Course for Beginners to Read Hebrew is a class for those who want to learn to read Hebrew letters, vowels, words and passages

and currently do not know how to do so. The five-session class begins on Thursday, October 19 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. and is being taught by Rabbi Robert Rubin. Subsequent sessions are on October 26 and November 2, 9 and 16. There is no charge or book fee. This program is part of the NJOP (formerly National Jewish Outreach Program) Read Hebrew America with hundreds of sites across North America.

For information about these offerings, call Temple Beth Or at 732-458-4700 or send an email to templebethorbrick@gmail.com. For information about NJOP visit njop.org.

Brick Township Trunk-or-Treat BRICK – Join us for one of the most popular Halloween traditions at the Shore – Brick Township’s Trunk-or-Treat and Halloween Spooktacular. Residents are invited to bring their cars, decorate them, pop the trunk and hand out treats to Brick Township’s young ghosts, goblins, witches and other ‘Trunk-orTreaters.’

In addition, there will be a costume parade,

hayride, and trophies for best costumes and cars. The Brick Elks will be providing free hot dogs and Twin County Soccer will be giving

out free hot chocolate and pretzels.

Registration is required for anyone wishing to decorate a car. Please call 732-262-1073 for information. This event is free. We respectfully ask anyone not decorating a car to bring a bag of candy for distribution at the event.

Craft Vendors Needed

TOMS RIVER – American Legion Auxiliary will hold a holiday craft/vendor fair on November 25 at 2025 Church Road and craft vendors are needed. To purchase a table, contact Laurinda Miller at 732-272-7552.

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Cast Members For Be More Chill Performance Announced

LAKEWOOD – Matt Dalton stars as Jeremy Heere, just an average teenager trying to survive his suburban New Jersey high school years with his best friend Michael, played by Ryan Everett Wood.

That is, until he discovers “The Squip” – a tiny supercomputer, played by Sal Pavia that promises to bring him everything he desires most: a date with Christine (Lizz Ritacco) and an invite to Jake’s (Billy Cardone) biggest party of the fall. But for his chance to thrive, Jeremy must take the upgrade to navigate the dangerous high schools halls with the likes of Rich (Jason Arellano), Chloe (Lisa Adams), Brooke (Katie McGrath) and Jenna (Emily Nielsen). Be More Chill also features Vincent DiStefano as Mr. Heere & Mr. Reyes, along with ensemble members Carly Cosentino, Frankie Confalone and Bridget Hughes.

Exit 82 Theatre’s production of Be More Chill is directed and choreographed by Sean Openshaw with musical direction

by Chris Sabol, assistant direction by Jennifer Nelson, costume design by Desiree Davenport, set design by Mike Linden-

mayer, and produced by Keely Arellano, Carly Cosentino, Lexi Davenport, Nicole Grassano and Amy Laposa.

Performances run one week only – Thursday, November 9 at 7 p.m., Friday, November 10 at 8 p.m., Saturday, November 11 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sunday, November 12 at 2 p.m. All performances are held at the Strand Center for the Arts in downtown Lakewood. Tickets are on sale now at exit82theatre.com.

Be More Chill is based on the novel by Ned Vizzini and features an awesome score from Joe Iconis and book by Joe Tracz. The world premiere production of Be More Chill was commissioned and originally produced by Two River Theater Company in Red Bank with John Dias, Artistic Director and Michael Hurst, Managing Director. This work was supported by a Theatre Commissioning and Production Initiative grant from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation.

Orchestrations and Arrangements are by Charlie Rosen. Be More Chill is presented through special arrangement with R & H Theatricals.

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Research seems to confirm a relationship between a healthy cardiovascular system and hearing health. As most of you know, optimal nutrition should be based around “whole foods” - fresh vegetables, fruits and nuts, vegetable juices and virgin olive oil. The jury is still out in regard to meat and dairy products, but it is quite clear that meats in general should be free of hormones and antibiotics. “Dead” foods (anything preheated, refined/processed), all processed vegetable oils, margarine, genetically modified products and aspartame (Equal, Nutrasweet) should also be avoided, particularly if microwaving.

Although I am not a nutritionist, nutritional supplements are probably appropriate for most people. Even though supplements alone cannot provide a complete range of micronutrients that our bodies need to function optimally, they are necessary to counteract basic nutritional deficiencies

due to poor eating habits, to treat current health problems, to enhance the immune system and to counteract any nutritional losses due to prescription medications.

Possible supplements might include Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Vitamin B Complex, Folic Acid, Magnesium, Zinc, Ginkgo Biloba, garlic and fish oil. Other substances such as coenzyme Q10, DHEA, Melatonin and Alpha-Lipoic Acid might be appropriate also. Regular exercise is vital for both cardiovascular fitness and better hearing health.

Research clearly confirms that if we eat right and exercise daily, our overall health will be improved. Although prevention of hearing loss as a function of aging cannot be completely stopped, there are certainly ways to “slow down” the process. The combination of a nutritionally optimal diet, exercise and appropriate hearing aids will lead to a more active lifestyle and improve quality of life.

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Bartley Healthcare To Offer Bereavement Support Group

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

Many grieving people wonder if they would benefit from joining a support group. Support groups offer a few gifts: they provide hope, they can help a griever find new empathy, new understandings, and renewed strengths, and they can reaffirm that one is not alone. Grief is experienced in so many different ways – physical, emotional, and spiritual, and one needs a place to recognize that these reactions are part of the journey of grief.

Anyone can attend this support group. You may have anticipatory grief, you may be grieving the loss of a loved one, or you may be a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s or Dementia. This Bereavement Support Group has been created for

anyone who would like a listening ear, or would like to listen to others share their feelings and emotions.

The second Bereavement Support Group meeting will be hosted by Holisticare Hospice at Bartley Healthcare, at 175 Bartley Road in Jackson, on September 27 at 4 p.m. There will be light refreshments served. Seating is limited, so please RSVP to Lindsay, Marketing Coordinator, at 732-370-4700 x1368, or lconstantino@bartleyhealthcare.com.

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

Reality Check – Do B Vitamins Cause Cancer?

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. There was a new study published in August 2017 in Journal of Clinical Oncology regarding B vitamins and it has produced some uneasiness. B Complex is thought to boost energy reserve, support metabolism and adrenal function and protect your nerves from fraying.

The August study suggests that two B vitamins from the whole “B Complex” family are potentially harmful, but let’s take a closer look before we hang B6 and B12: The study was conducted in men who smoke. These scary findings don’t even apply to non-smoking men or women.

The researchers tried to level the playing field. They asked questions to each participant about their smoking history, body size, alcohol use, history of cancer and use of anti-inflammatory medications.

How many questionnaires have you filled out in your life and underestimated your weight, or smoking and drinking habits?

The dietary supplements taken were more than likely synthetic and/or not biologically active because that’s what’s sold in 99 percent of dietary supplements. You may not realize this but Vitamin B6 as “pyridoxine” is not even biologically active when you take it. Vitamin B12 sold as “cyanocobalamin” isn’t biologically active either, not until it breaks down in your body. It begs the question, “Do you think taking synthetic or inactive chemicals while inhaling toxic nicotine will promote your health?”

Nicotine and related compounds are known to be carcinogenic. It doesn’t mat-

ter a whole lot what else you’re doing to promote health if you continue to smoke.

It’s best to eat green leafy vegetables and lean meats to get B6 and B12 respectively. But if you are going to take a dietary supplement take the biologically active (body-ready) forms of nutrients. For example, Methylcobalamin is the cell-loving form of B12. And Adenosylcobalamin (adeno B12) is the mito-loving form of B12 and both of those are more biologically active in the body than synthesized Cyanocobalamin. Folic acid is synthetic, whereas Methylfolate (5-MTHF) is natural and you can get this from eating salads and sautéed greens. It’s the methylated form of folate which is biologically active and understood by the body, especially your methylation cycle.

This is all confusing, isn’t it. In summary: Don’t trust headlines, they are intended to be sensational in order to get you to read!

Don’t trust the interpretation of scientists who use synthetic, potentially harmful compounds in their studies.

B6 and B12 sold in most dietary supplements are unfortunately synthetic, and could essentially be useless, or harmful.

Buy high-quality vitamins or don’t buy them at all.

Don’t smoke, it will hasten your demise even if you’re taking a multivitamin or a high-quality B Complex.

Smoking is a ‘drug mugger’ of Vitamin C. So if you are trying to improve your health (while chewing or smoking) then take a high quality C, or eat citrus fruits.

That is more of a ‘friend’ to your body than a B vitamin.

(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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Caregivers know the difficulty and stress involved in caring for a loved one.

Whether caring for a loved one at home or in a nursing facility, joining others on the same journey may be beneficial to well-being.

Experienced and committed facilitators will be assisting the group in learning ways to care for themselves. Meetings are held the last Thursday of each month at 1 p.m.

Contact Maureen Arce at 732-840-1410, ext. 16.

St. Dominic’s Church is located at 250 Old Squan Road.

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Dear Joel

By Joel Markel

Thanks, For Nothing!

Dear Joel, Recently, a client gave me a several small figurines as a gift. They were chipped and missing some paint. I graciously said “thank you” while trying to hide my displeasure, but why would someone give anyone such an awful gift? Wouldn’t it be better not to give a gift at all?

Gift Challenged in Brick Dear Challenged, Wow, that must have been a hard thank you for you to say. The worst part is you can’t even re-gift them. Did the figurines have some significance? Did they fit into something you collected or were they special to her? Perhaps antiques? If they weren’t, and it sounds like they weren’t, then you are right to be displeased. A gift should celebrate the recipient. I’ll admit some people are much better at choosing gifts. My wife has great taste

and always f inds a wonderful item. I stick closer to the traditional, often sending flowers to wish someone well, but cleaning out the closet is no way to show respect. You could just put them in the trash and try not to take it as a snub, or you might just want to return them to her, saying they just don’t fit your décor and maybe someone else might appreciate them more. As we move closer to the holiday season, I would suggest our readers take a little more time than this person to choose a gift, or take the easy path and put a little cash in an envelope.

That gift is always appreciated.

Write to joel@preferredcares.com.

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If you or anyone else is in need of home health care, call Preferred at 732-840-5566. “Home health care with feeling. Joel Markel is President of Preferred Home Health Care and Nursing services inc. serving all of New Jersey in adult, senior and pediatric home health care.”

For Wolfgang Puck’s latest recipe, see page 31.

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Notification of Environmental Investigation and Cleanup Former Cumberland Farms Store #7846 380 Drum Point Road, Brick Township, Ocean County, NJ (Block 190/ Lot 40 & 41) NJDEP Preferred Identification #572148 September 30, 2017

Lakewood DPW Announces New Bulk, Trash Pickup Days

LAKEWOOD – Starting January 1, 2018, the Lakewood Department of Public Works is enforcing new changes.

Bulk trash pickup will be Friday (not Wednesdays) every week according to your zone. Bulk trash is items such as brush, metal, leaves, e-waste and sanitation bulk.

The second change: All normal trash (green can) and recycling (yellow can) pickups for Thursday and Friday will now be collected the day before.

So if your normal pickup day was Thursday, it is now Wednesday. If your normal pickup day was Friday, it is now Thursday.

Very important reminders about bulk trash: All residents must call for an appointment to have their bulk trash picked up. Remember, bulk trash is only collected once a month in your zone, so if a holiday occurs on your bulk trash pickup week, you will have to wait until the next month.

Be sure to separate metal, brush, electronics, and bulk trash, and neatly stack these items at your curbside so they do not wind up in the road or

cause someone to fall on them. To reduce the risk of accidents, do not put out items scheduled for bulk pick up earlier than the Wednesday before a scheduled pick up. Sorry, no construction or demolition materials will be picked up.

Besides calling for an appointment to pick up bulk trash, residents can also schedule a pickup at lakewood.mobile311.com, which they can save as an icon to make it an app. Although the application is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the DPW is open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., exclusive of holidays.

All requests, however, will be viewed the next business day.

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HOPE Center Dishes Out 7th Annual Chef’s Night LAKEWOOD – The HOPE Center is hosting its 7th Annual Chef’s Night on Monday, October 16 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Woodlake Country Club, 25 New Hampshire Avenue.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Over 20 local food establishments will be featuring samples of their finest cuisines. There will also be live entertainment, a 50/50 raffle and themed gift baskets up for grabs. Tickets are $40 in ad-

vance and $45 at the door. To purchase tickets, or for more details, call The HOPE Center at 732-341-4447.

The HOPE Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization initiated by the Clergy Association of Greater Toms River. Its mission is to provide support, resources, referrals and food to clients as they work to overcome a current life crisis.

In accordance with New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) regulations for “Notification and Public Outreach”, Cumberland Farms, Inc. (CFI) is providing information relating to environmental conditions and remedial activities being conducted at the above-referenced site.

Former operations conducted at the site include a dry cleaning facility that had operated at the site by a tenant from approximately 1987 to 2008. Chemicals associated with the former dry cleaning site operations include, but may not be limited to, tetrachloroethene, trichloroethene, vinyl chloride, 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane, and 1,1,2-trichloroethane. Impacts to soil and/or groundwater were identified during subsurface investigation activities performed in 2010. Subsequent investigation activities have determined that the impact in the groundwater has migrated from the site; investigation activities are ongoing to identify the extent of contamination.

CFI is conducting remedial activities in accordance with the requirements of the NJDEP to address the chemical contaminants detected. CFI has evaluated the environmental impacts from the site including the potential for the impact from this site to affect drinking water wells and the quality of indoor air to ensure that any impacts are promptly mitigated.

For additional information or to obtain a copy of the complete fact sheet for this site, please contact Martin Hilfinger, Cumberland Farms, Inc. at (508) 270-4444 or Jaime Wuelfing, Licensed Site Remediation Profession (LSRP) of record at (800) 220-3068 extension 4170.

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–Photo courtesy MMCSC The cardiovascular team of physicians in the peripheral vascular program at Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus in Lakewood.

LAKEWOOD – The Vascular Institute at Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus (MMCSC) was introduced this past August bringing excellence in care for peripheral vascular disease to Lakewood.

“This program is going to provide patients with comprehensive, state-of-the-art, non-invasive diagnostic testing,” said Frank J. Vozos, MD, FACS, Chief Executive, Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus. “Minimally invasive, percutaneous diagnostic and interventional vascular treatments including angioplasty and stents to treat peripheral vascular disease will be offered as well.”

The cardiovascular team of physicians in the peripheral vascular program will include Aditya C. Mehra, MD, FACC, FSCAI, RPVI; Hormoz Kianfar, MD, MS; and Thomas Komorowski, MD. “We’re pleased to announce that Dr. Aditya Mehra will be overseeing this program,” said Rajesh Mohan, MD, FACC, FSCAI, Chief Medical Officer, Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus. “He will be leading a team of physicians and healthcare providers who have the range of knowledge and expertise necessary to effectively provide treatment and care to patients who have this complex disease.”

Dr. Mehra is fellowship trained and board certified in Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology and Nuclear Cardiology. He received his medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia where he also completed an internship and residencies.

Dr. Mehra obtained a Cardiovascular Fellow-

ship from UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick, NJ and an Interventional Cardiovascular Fellowship from Rhode Island Hospital/The Miriam Hospital-The Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University in Providence, RI. Dr. Kianfar is fellowship trained and board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease and Nuclear Cardiology. He received his medical degree from St. George’s University Medical School in Grenada, West Indies.

Dr. Kianfar completed his residency in Internal Medicine at New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens/Weill Medical College for Cornell University in Flushing, NY where he also obtained a fellowship in Cardiovascular Medicine. His fellowship in Interventional Cardiology was received from Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, NY. Dr. Komorowski is fellowship trained and board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Medicine and Interventional Cardiology. He received his medical degree from the Medical School of Warsaw Poland.

Dr. Komorowski completed an internship and residency in Internal Medicine at New York University where he also obtained his fellowship in Cardiovascular Medicine. His fellowship in Interventional Cardiology was received from Columbia University/St. Luke’s Hospital in New York.

For more information on the Vascular Institute at Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus or to make an appointment, call 888-724-7123.

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Alan Alda: How Empathy Builds Bridges

–Photo courtesy of Love Imagery Alan Alda speaks to an audience at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College.

By Chris Lundy

TOMS RIVER – Alan Alda, known for his iconic role as Dr. “Hawkeye” Pierce on MASH, has been focusing on a new role: educating scientists and doctors.

These are among the most educated people there are, and therein lies the problem. These people have become so engrossed in science and medicine, that they forget how to translate these things into layman’s terms, he explained.

The results are profound, and negative, he said. A doctor won’t be able to effectively communicate to a patient, and a scientist won’t be able to explain what’s going on in the natural world to people who can affect change.

This is why he started the Alan Alda Center For

Communicating Science, located in Stony Brook University in Long Island. He spoke about it at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College, part of promoting his new book “If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look On My Face?” The subtitle is “MyAdventures in theArt and Science of Relating and Communicating.”

He opened his talk with a story about how he became very ill on set while filming Scientific American Frontiers, a series he hosted that explained scientific concepts. The doctor knew exactly what was wrong with him. He needed to have a section of intestine removed, and the pieces reattached.

“The way the story ended: I lived,” he joked.

From being Hawkeye, he knew the technical term for the procedure, and said it to make the doctor laugh. But the doctor never used the technical term.

“He spoke in absolutely plain language, and that made an impression on me,” he said.

Medical and scientific professionals have a tendency to dig so deeply into their beloved area of expertise that they lose sight of how to talk about it to someone who does not have the same experience, he said.

To illustrate this, he showed some before-and-after videos of students at his center, talking about something that excited them. In the first take, their language was so bogged down in lingo that it was incomprehensible. After learning how to communicate more effectively, they were able to talk about their subject matter much more clearly.

“The public is not comfortable with science. They haven’t spent their life with it, like scientists do,” he said.

He also brought up volunteers from the audience to show this. One was asked to drum out a tune to a well-known song, and the audience had to guess it.

Very few people knew it was “My Country, ‘Tis Of Thee.” The person drumming knew it too well to be

able to communicate it.

Another volunteer was asked to pretend to beAlda’s mirror. This was an improv acting lesson. He moved his arms, and she had to mimic him at the same time.

Then, they switched roles, and he had to mimic her.

It was an exercise to show how to focus on someone and respond to them.

The response, he says, comes from something else that is lacking today: empathy. Being able to see where someone else is coming from will build bridges and let you understand so much more about them.

“It works in every piece of your life, not just science and medicine,” he said.

During the question and answer period, philanthropist Jay Grunin asked if playing Hawkeye influenced this move toward helping doctors be more relatable.

Not exactly, Alda said. “I don’t retain the characters I play.”

It has come from a desire for more empathy. “If I don’t get booster shots of empathy, I lose it,” he said. “The more empathetic I get, the less annoying other people get.”

Another viewer extended Alda’s analogy about how scientists have a love affair with science.

“How do (scientists) ask the public out in today’s climate?”

“I really do think it’s important to establish trust,” Alda said. Any time a scientist talks down to someone, because they know more about an issue, it hurts their argument rather than helps it. Another example is that Florida officials are not allowed to say “climate change.” So, you have to discuss the issue without using any of the words that will turn them off.

“Someone managed to turn that word untrustworthy, and we have to build trust again,” he said.

Alda was warm and witty telling his stories, and threw in a good amount of humor. Professionals

from a sponsor, Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health, also spoke about how important it is to connect with a patient.

Michael Mimoso, president and chief executive officer at Community Medical Center, said that when there’s a medical emergency, the patient and their loved ones are frightened. It’s important for medical staff to address those fears and make sure that the person feels cared for.

“Our physical well-being is tied to our emotional well-being,” he said.

The event raised about $14,000, which will be split between two nonprofits, Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey and Friends Health Connection.

“I am incredibly honored that Alan Alda is appearing at the Grunin Center to benefit Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey,” said Lynette Whiteman, the group’s executive director. “His latest book focusing on improving communication is vitally important to our mission. Every day we hear from families that need to have very sensitive and difficult discussions with their loved ones including concerns about their care and even the need to hang up their car keys. In tough times, the ability to truly listen to another person and communicate with love becomes even more important.”

Roxanne Black, founder of Friends Health Connection, explained that she started her nonprofit as a freshman at Rutgers University, because she found that she had no network available to help her deal with her lupus.

The nonprofit reduced in strength while she fought lymphoma, but now she said she is using the proceeds to restart it.

“When the going gets tough, and you think there’s no way, miracles to happen and this evening is my proof,” she said.

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Call 917-681-6809. (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)

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

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

Help Wanted Experienced Aluminum Sunroom Installer Needed - Must have own tools. Must have driver’s license.

Call 609-661-4111.

(44) Part Time Food Service - We have an immediate need for Part Time Waitstaff/Servers AM and PM 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.

Part Time Activities Assistant The Pines at Whiting is currently looking for a part time activities assistant to work every other weekend in our Assisted Living community.

Candidates must have the compassion and ability to work with the senior population to lead various activities. $10/hr. Interested candidates can apply to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759. Phone 732849-2047/Fax 732-350-0540/email: rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. EOE. 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) 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! Part Time 7-3 (9 days/pay/72 hours a pay), Full Time 11-7, Part time 3-11/6 days/pay/22.50 hours per pay.

Excellent benefit package for Full Time/part time benefit eligible employees. Stop in today to learn more.

Weekend commitment positions on all 3-11/11-7 Special weekend rates of $14/hr. 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.

The Goddard School on Route 70 in Toms River - Is hiring for multiple full time and part time positions! We provide a warm, loving environment for children ages from 6 weeks to 6 years. We are looking for fun, energetic teachers. Must be available Monday through Friday, between the hours of 6:30am-6pm.

Looking to hire immediately. Salary based on experience. Benefits include Paid time off, 401K, and paid lunch on Fridays. To learn more about our available positions or to set up an interview call 732-3635530 or email your resume to dtoms river2nj2@goddardschools.com. (t/n)

Help Wanted Counter Help Wanted - Part time hours. Manchester Dry Cleaners.

Call Dave 732-657-4421.

(47) Laundromat Attendant - For PT/FT Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863.

(38) 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)

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

See all our anniversary and monthly specials. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732-5003063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) 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) 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)

Services Don Carnevale Painting - Specializing interiors. Very neat.

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

(40) 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) 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.

(40) Joan’s Dog Training - In home sessions. Certified, insured. Basic obedience puppy training, behavior issues, gentle methods. Member APDT. Call 908-759-1196.

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

Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) Autobody Work - $99 any dent big or small, professionally done. We come to you. Serving Ocean and Monmouth counties. 347-744-7409. (t/n) Handyman – All masonry work, repairs, sidewalks, paving, stone, decorative stone, mulch. Call Jerry 732-684-8863. Free estimates.

NJ reg #13VH08709600. (41) 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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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.

(42) Griffin Landscaping - Trees and bushes trimmed or removed. Stone, brick, pavers, mulch and retaining walls. Painting (indoors and out). Powerwashing. 609-661-2008.

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Removal Service - We Haul It All! Household junk, yard waste, trees/ shrubs, furniture, appliances, construction debris, metals, concrete, dirt/ sand and stone. Also specializing in Landscaping, masonry and all fields of construction. Serving Ocean County area. Call now! 732-998-4725. (27)

MY BUDDY Wellness Phone Service Easing Loneliness - Is your loved one home alone? 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.

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Need A Ride - Airports, cruise, A.C., doctors. Save $$$. Senior discounts.

Tom. Save ad. 551-427-0227.

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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.

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Print clearly your ad as you want it to read. Include Phone # within ad (counts as 1 word).

You are responsible for checking your ad the first time it runs and notifying us of any errors. If we make an error, we will correct it and rerun the ad. We will not be responsible for multiple insertions if you do not call us after the first ad run. No refunds for classified ads. Newspapers are available at our office.

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Interior and Exterior Painting – Insured all calls returned. References available. Free estimates. Lic # VH4548900.

Tommy call 609-661-1657. (38)

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

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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) Buy Direct Flooring -Cortec plus cork back luxury vinyl, RITZ, glue luxury vinyl $2.65 installed, plush, berber $1.65 installed. Remnants, restretches. Doug 732-504-9286.

(41) 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) Fall Gardening & Organic Lawn Care – Seeding aeration composting.

Planting and design - shrubs perennials bulbs, maintenance pruning, beds, fertilizing. DIY help. Senior discount. Experienced master gardeners.

Richard/Joe 732-232-8144.

(41) We Unclog All Drains - Including main sewer lines. Toilets repaired and replaced and more. Lic #13VH05930800.

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JACKSON – Wanted: people who will limp, slither and eat brains in dark scary places at a noted New Jersey theme park. Well, the eating of brains is probably stretching it a bit, though.

Six Flags Great Adventure recently held a round of auditions for the undead in preparation for its annual Fright Fest program which takes place each autumn and provides scary hayrides, performances and attractions at the theme park.

It was a dark and scary night, tailor made for zombie auditions. Amid the gray sky, rain and thunder outside, five people ranging in age, background and residency auditioned inside the park’s employment training center. They provided their best scream and creepy walk for the chance to be hired as a zombie.

Entertainment supervisor Alex Volper asked each candidate to step up and give their best scream, a demonstration of how they might fall down and die, how they would walk around patrons of the park and to showcase a unique skill they had.

“No one under 16 can audition for this though we do hire people younger for other park positions,” Volper said.

Robbie Zumsteg, entertainment manager at the park, said about 250 performers would be needed to fill various slots for this year’s Fright Fest program.

“We have 50 from last year. The usual day for a zombie performer is 3 p.m. to midnight after they are made up which takes about a half hour depending on their character. We have 11 make-up artists on hand to do that. It can be a pretty long day for our performers.”

Zumsteg headed a panel of staff who interviewed the candidates of the undead during the process. While staff members were reluctant to provide specifics on the pay range for zombies, they did say that it starts at minimum wage and is based on experience. Separate from those auditioned as zombies, Zumsteg said a dozen dancers were being hired for the Deadman’s Dance Show this year.

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literally bent over backwards to get the job during her audition. She and her fellow candidates were asked to demonstrate her special ability as a Fright Fest performer. She showed she could bend her back nearly to the floor, a skill that could prove handy as a zombie.

The distance factor didn’t bother her, either.

“It only took me about an hour to get here from where I live, given traffic. I think this will be fun. I’ve always wanted to do this,” Ingenito said.

Angela Daurie, 29, of Kenilworth, works as an administrative assistant at a school but said, “A part time job for the season would be a lot of fun. I love to do costuming and play with makeup and special effects so I thought this would be a great way to meld those hobbies.”

“I’m actually more of a Star Trek, Star Wars kind of gal so branching out into horror should be a fun opportunity,” Daurie added.

John Cooper, 38, of Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania came out to the park with his wife Christine who had suggested they both audition.

“I love horror. I love it to death. I’ve always wanted to do Fright Fest. My wife wanted to do this. My favorite movie of all time is Stephen King’s “It” featuring a killer clown and I can’t wait to go see the new version of it...I may have to watch it with eyes closed,” Cooper said.

Six Flags Great Adventure Public Relations Supervisor Kaitlyn Pitts said Fright Fest started in 1992 and has been very popular over the years with different themes and new programs offered each autumn. Pitts said all five applicants who auditioned that night were hired.

“We have clowns, we have zombies, we have some new secrets coming up for 2017,” Pitts said. The park’s new website sixflags.com/greatadventure/special-events/fright-fest-night went live on August 21 and features details of this season’s new attractions.

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Celebrate The Fall Harvest Festival Of Sukkot

BRICK – Temple Beth Or in Brick invites the community to celebrate the Fall Harvest Festival of Sukkot and learn about the Water Drawing Festival which was a major event in Jerusalem about 2,000 years ago. The event will feature Cantor Barbara Haimowitz on keyboard and Eli Asher on trumpet as they educate and entertain.

The Festival of Sukkot celebrates the fall harvest. The Water Drawing Festival, known in Hebrew as Simchat Beit Hasho’evah, celebrated the provision of water. Food and water are basic elements of life and the biblical and rabbinic traditions teach us to be thankful for them and not to take these basics for granted. It is very possible that Sukkot was also the inspiration for the American holiday of Thanksgiving.

Included in the event will be music, refreshments (in the Sukkah, weather permitting) and presentations on “Harvest and Produce – A Time for Renewal” and “Israel and Water – Saving the World.”

This event is being held on Sunday, October 8 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Temple Beth Or, 200 Van Zile Road. There is no charge. Reservations are required by Monday, October 2. Call 732-4584700 or email templebethorbrick@gmail.com.

This event is being generously supported by a grant from NJOP (formerly National Jewish Outreach Program) and is one of 80 locations in the United States in its Sukkot Across America project, each with a different program. For information about NJOP, visit their website at njop.org.

Committee Focuses On Substance Abuse Prevention

BRICK – The Brick Municipal Alliance Committee (BMAC) is a municipally supported, grant-funded organization whose mission is to provide substance abuse prevention programs and services for the community. It is a grassroots effort led by a group of volunteers representing organizations and key stakeholders empowered to initiate community-level change.

With funding provided by the Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, along with sponsorships and donations, BMAC’s efforts will be focused on reducing prescription medication misuse,

particularly opiates, which is fueling the heroin crisis in our area. Chief Bergquist of the Brick Township Police Department summarized it best at the first BMAC meeting when he said “The police department is really good at arresting these people. What we’re not so good at is turning off the flow of new users coming in, and I think that should be our focus.”

BMAC meetings are held monthly on Mondays at 7 p.m. in Town Hall. All are welcome.

For more information, visit bricktownship. net/bmac.

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Brick’s Historic Preservation Commission

BRICK – The Historic Preservation Commission was created in 1998 to preserve the heritage of Brick Township. The Commission encourages the preservation of the cultural, social, economic and architectural history of Brick Township. It encourages the reinvestment in existing historic sites in a manner that preserves, restores and reuses these sites and discourages unnecessary demolition. It carries out advisory, educational and informational functions that will provide historic preservation in Brick Township.

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The Historic Preservation Commission’s office is located in the Hulse House, 471 Herbertsville Road. The house, which dates back to the 1890s and was moved to its current location in the 1930s, was purchased in 2002 by the Township and restored in 2010 through the town’s CDBG program. The Commission was able to obtain grant money for the construction of an ADA-compliant bathroom so the house can be opened to the public, construction should be completed in the fall of 2014.

For more information about the Historic Preservation Commission, call board secretary Jennifer Rother at 732-262-1056 or by email at jrother@twp.brick.nj.us

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Brick Drug Enforcement Unit Nabs Distributors

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By Sara Grillo BRICK – A traffic stop outside the Stop & Shop on Hooper Ave. led to the discovery of three men who were using a local residence to package crack cocaine.

On Monday, September 18 at 1:10 p.m., the Brick Township Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) stopped a vehicle and arrested 33-year-old Jeanette Larusso of Brick for an outstanding warrant and possession of Heroin.

When the DEU and Ocean County Sheriff’s Department K-9 Unit searched her residence on North Pier Drive, they found quantities of crack cocaine being packaged for distribution, along with

70 wax folds of suspected Heroin, two bags of Marijuana containing less than 50 grams and $429 in cash.

19 -y e a r- ol d J u s t i n M c g r i f f a n d 18-year-old Daquan Summers, f rom Orange and East Orange, were arrested, along with 38-year-old Michael Steltzer of Brick.

All of the men were charged with Possession of CDS, Manufacturing/Distribution of Heroin/Cocaine, Possession of less than 50 Grams of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

The arrests were made after a months-long investigation by the Brick Township Drug Enforcement Unit.

Ocean County Library Home Borrowers Service

OCEAN COUNTY – Do you love to read, but have physical limitations that prevent you from getting to the library?

The Ocean County Librar y provides deliver y of librar y materials free of charge to Ocean County residents living independently who are unable to visit a physical library location.

After contacting the Home Borrowers Coordinator, the library will assign a trained volunteer to deliver items to your home. The Home Borrowers Service customer must be able to establish a mutually convenient time with the volunteer to deliver and pick up materials, approximately every three weeks.

In order to qualify for the Home Borrowers Service, the following criteria must be met: You must be a resident of Ocean County, who does not have family members or friends to assist them with their library

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You must submit a completed Home Borrowers Service Customer Application.

You must submit a basic Medical Verification Form stating that you cannot physically visit the library.

You must cooperate with the volunteer to arrange a mutually convenient time for drop off and pick up of library materials.

You must return all materials on time, with the assistance from the assigned volunteer.

Last year, the Home Borrower Volunteers delivered more than 19,000 library items to the Ocean County Home Borrower Customers.

If you would like to volunteer with the Ocean County Library to deliver materials to homebound residents, contact Volunteer Services at 732-349-6200, ext.

5535. A background check, paid for by the library, is required.

Self Defense Classes

LAKEWOOD – The Center for Healthy Living at Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus is offering self-defense classes for men and women of all ages.

Classes are held every second and fourth Thursday of the month from 7 to 8 p.m. at 198 Prospect Street.

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1 18th Greek letter 2 4, at times 3 Cry of support 4 Herb in a ballad 5 Genesis brother 6 “We Were Soldiers” setting 7 What stripes and polka dots do 8 Added (up) 9 Free, as a bird 10 “Does nothing for me” 11 Anita Baker genre 12 1983 Pritzker prize recipient 13 Loy of “Thin Man” films 18 Fight with rules 22 Mideast capital 24 __ paper 25 Tycoon Hammer 27 Its capital is Luanda 28 Sushi topper 30 Sports org. founded in 1916 31 Co-star of James and Natalie in “Rebel

Without a Cause” 33 Wise __ 35 Went like lightning 36 Former French coin 37 2003 retiree, briefly 39 Positive point 40 Fifth state: Abbr.

41 Half a beverage 46 Reptile with a “third eye” 47 Blocked, beaver-style 49 God in both Eddas 50 Where to see the House 51 Dvor‡k’s “Rusalka,” for one 52 Some ascetics 53 Rhone tributary 55 Sully 56 Bother no end 59 It’s about a foot 60 Works on roads 62 PX patrons 63 Blubber

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Runners Return For Semper Five Run

By Bob Vosseller

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“This was a great race and it went very well,” said Jen Allen from Mount Holly. This marked her first time running in the Semper Five Run. “I knew it would be safe and I really had no concerns. We weren’t given the route until just before it started.”

“I’ve been running at events like this before and I really enjoyed this experience. I don’t know my time yet but I know I didn’t win a medal but it was a good time,” Allen said.

Randy Faiges, Bayville, took second place. This also marked his first year running in the Semper Five. The 26-year-old runner said he often runs in area events like this and was pleased how it was coordinated.

“I think it went very well and while I was aware of what happened last year I felt there was a so much security around that I’d be safe. I saw cops everywhere throughout the run. It was pretty crowded on the boardwalk as we ran and there were also a lot of runners in the event,” Faiges said.

The big winner of the day was Brick resident Dianne DeOlivera, whose fast pace is well known in runner circles. “It didn’t matter if I won or lost; it really is about the cause,” she said prior to the event. DeOlivera came in first place. She had also been present at last year’s event.

Walter Hrycenko, Toms River, was involved in the coordination of the event. He was busy assisting with registration.

“We had just a little under 2,000 runners and it went very good. We had a great amount of cooperation with the town, county and they really helped us out.”

Hrycenko added that planning of the event involved a 20-member committee headed by Tom Costello. He said the planning involved several meetings held throughout the year where security concerns and other logistics were addressed. He said this marked the fourth year for the event, which benefits the MARSOC Foundation that supports U.S. Marines who have been injured and assists families of Marines.

U.S. Marine Colonel Nick Vavich of the command office of the Marine Support Group at MARSOC was present at the event and was very pleased with the outcome.

“My overall feeling is amazement at the support of the community and the level of genuine patriotism and community spirit. It was not just flag waving but a real sense of care for one’s neighbors and their support,” Vavich said.

“I met with many veterans who served in Vietnam and World War II today,” Vavich said as he was periodically stopped by people stopping to thank him for his service to the nation and shaking his hand. “It really was a great day.”

SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Around 2,000 runners participated in the Sept. 16 Semper Five Run, a 5 kilometer race to benefit a U.S. Marine Corps charity which saw tremendous security precautions and a change of locale in the wake of last year’s terrorist bombing incident.

That Sept. 17, 2016 incident involved a pipe bomb which exploded in a trash container in Seaside Park along the course route. Later that day, a homemade pressure cooker bomb went off in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. A second pressure cooker bomb was found four blocks away.

The Semper Five website featured the following post: “The motto of the Marine Raiders is “Spiritus Invictus” meaning Unconquerable Spirit. It is with this unyielding fortitude that the 4th Annual Seaside Semper Five returns following last year’s terrorist bombing. Undeterred and committed to serving those who serve our country, this year’s race will be bigger and better than ever. The new course in Seaside Heights has been designed to accommodate the significantly greater anticipated number of runners.”

This year’s event saw increased security personnel in the form of Seaside Heights police, members of the Ocean County Sheriff’ Department, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, NJ State Police and Ocean County Sheriff’s Department K9 Units, Office of Homeland Security Division of the New Jersey State Police, FBI, NJ State Police Marines and NJ State Police Aviation Drone officers.

“It is incredible how much security we have here on land, sea and air,” Seaside Heights Police Chief Thomas Boyd said prior to the start of the race.

Seaside Heights Mayor Anthony Vaz said that the event went without a hitch. “It was excellent.

There were approximately 2,000 runners and security was at its highest level. We like hosting this event as we support the mission of the event.

We are not afraid of terrorists and we will not let them stop us.”

The route ran in an “L” formation from Dupont Avenue to Hiering Avenue and back again according to one Ocean County Sheriff’s Department officer. The course included about nine blocks of the borough and was carefully monitored by police that observed the activity from the air in the form of helicopters and drones, officers on the beach and at various points along the course.

The race started at 9 a.m. but the borough was also hosting another event, the annual “Barbeque At Sea,” which was located off the boardwalk.

That event was also subject to a security check according to a member of the Ocean County

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of september 16 - september 22

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Avoid taking action on a passing distraction. A temptation to follow misplaced sympathies could stir you this week. It is not a good idea to be taken in by those who would like to enlist you in their intrigues.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Nick negativity in the bud. You can be a realist without being a pessimist. In the week ahead you may be called upon to participate in group activities or make new contacts within the workplace environment.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Turn on the low beams. You may feel somewhat mystified by a situation, or feel that others do not understand you, but this temporary fog will dissipate. In the week to come new friends could uplift your spirits.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your focus may be on hocus pocus in the week ahead. Hold onto your money if a spin doctor tries to sell you something. You may feel that someone is not being truthful or think someone is better than they are.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Focus on friendliness. Relationships will run smoothly if you use your best manners in the week to come. You may be surprised to receive help from the least expected sources, but might only hear what you want to hear.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You may be in collusion with your own delusion. Don’t make any crucial decisions or start a new enterprise until after the middle of the week. Use keen powers of observation to avoid making a monetary mistake.

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

able to see improvements that are needed in the week ahead. At the same time you must fight off the urge to be argumentative. Set a good example rather than forcing others to accept your views.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Get the best bang for your buck. In the upcoming week be creative about finding ways to ensure your long term security. Steer clear of get rich schemes.

Focus on thrift, conserving resources and economical thinking.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Tricks are for kids. Steer clear of tricky situations this week. You are usually alert to fraudulent people and situations but could be suckered in by a sob story or caught up in the problems of others.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Some ideas may seem plausible but simply aren’t possible.

In the week ahead you may be ambitious to get ahead and may easily be attracted to a get-rich scheme. Steer clear of anything that seems too good to be true.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The truth may be obscured. Don’t trust your intuitions in the week ahead when money is concerned.

There may be opportunities to reflect deeply upon your dreams and to join others for inspirational discussions.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Miscommunications could cause hurt feelings. Don’t let them turn into a stumbling block as this week unfolds.

Speak with a little more warmth to reassure others and show respect for your partner.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Fall Into Apple Season:Welcome Autumn With My Recipe For Individual Apple Pies

By Wolfgang Puck SPAGO’S INDIVIDUAL APPLE PIES Makes 8 single-serving pies Sugar dough (recipe follows) 8 small cooking apples, such as Pippin, Granny Smith or Golden Delicious 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 cup (125 mL) granulated sugar 4 tablespoons Calvados or cognac 1/2 pound (250 g) store-bought frozen puff pastry, thawed following package instructions 1 cage-free egg beaten lightly with 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash Vanilla ice cream, for serving Prepare the sugar dough. Divide it into 2 equal pieces and, on a lightly floured surface, use a rolling pin to roll each piece into an 11-inch (27.5-cm) square. Place on a parchment paper-lined tray and refrigerate for 20 minutes.

On 1 or 2 baking sheets, place 8 individual tartlet tins or flan rings measuring 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter by 1/2 inch (12 mm) high. Using a 5-inch (12.5-cm) diameter plate as a guide, cut out 8 circles of the dough and fit them into the tins or rings, trimming away any excess dough. Place the baking sheets in the refrigerator to chill the pastry.

Core and peel the apples, and cut into slices 1/4-inch (6mm) thick.

In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt 4 tablespoons of the butter. Add the apples and sprinkle with the sugar. Cook, stirring frequently, until the sugar caramelizes slightly but the apples remain slightly crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Very carefully pour the Calvados or cognac over the apples, and let the alcohol cook off for a few seconds. Remove from the heat and set aside.

Preheat the oven to 350 F (175 C).

On a lightly floured surface, use a rolling pin to roll out the puff pastry to a 1/8-inch (3-mm) thickness. With a 4-inch (10-

cm) cookie cutter, cut out 8 circles, gathering and rerolling the scraps if necessary. With the tip of a small, sharp knife, score a design in the centers of the puff pastry circles, taking care not to cut all the way through. Refrigerate until needed.

Divide the cooled cooked apples among the tart shells.

Divide the remaining butter among the centers of the tarts.

Top with puff pastry circles, leaving the sides unsealed. Brush the top of each pie with a bit of egg wash before putting the pies in the oven.

Bake in the preheated oven until the pastry is golden brown, 40 to 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and leave at room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving.

With a spatula, transfer each pie to an individual serving plate. Remove the tins or rings, if necessary using the tip of a small, sharp knife to separate the pastry. Place a scoop of ice cream on the side. Serve immediately.

SUGAR DOUGH Makes about 1 1/2 pounds (750 g) 2 1/3 cups (585 mL) cake flour or pastry flour 1/3 cup (85 mL) granulated sugar 1/2 pound (250 g) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces 2 large cage-free egg yolks 1 or 2 tablespoons heavy cream In a food processor fitted with the stainless-steel blade, combine the flour and sugar. Add the butter and process until the mixture resembles fine meal.

In a small bowl, whisk together the yolks and 1 tablespoon of the cream. Scrape into the machine and process until a ball begins to form, adding the additional cream if necessary to help the dough come together.

Remove the dough from the processor bowl, handling the blade carefully, and transfer to a lightly floured surface. With clean hands, press the dough down into a circle. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before use.

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