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–Photos courtesy Berkeley recreation Gerard Esposito will return to the Sounds of Summer line-up.
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–Photos by Chris Lundy (Above) The eastern side of Route 9, roughly from Mill Creek Road to Pine Beach, is part of the Opportunity Zone. (Right) This map shows the main Opportunity Zone along Route 9. By Chris Lundy BER K ELEY – Par ts of Berkeley Township are now designated Opportunity Zones that would lure businesses to invest in commercial projects. The Opportunity Zone entices investors to pour their money into areas that need improvements with less risk.
They are allowed to defer capital gains on earnings from those investments. The longer they invest, the better the deal is for them. If they maintain their investment for ten or more years,
they are not subject to any additional capital gains tax on earnings in that zone. “We could really use this advantage,” Mayor Carmen (Business - See Page 5)
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By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – The free Sounds of Summer Concert Series, as well as several other events, have been announced. Unless noted, the concerts are performed at Veterans Park on Veterans Boulevard. There are always vendors and community groups at the events. In 2017, the non-profit groups combined, raised over $30,000 for their organizations, Mayor Carmen Amato said. • June 27: The entertainment will start at 6 p.m. with local band
Jukebox Legends covering songs of the 50s, 60s, and 70s. They will be followed by a Chicago tribute band called Begin nings. “Their horn section and vocals will make you feel like you’re at an authentic Chicago concert. We will also have a fabulous fireworks display after the show,” Amato said. • July 11: Stiletto & the Saxman takes the stage at 6 p.m., playing tributes to husband and wife duos in music. The headliner is Billy Gilman, who was a finalist (Summer - See Page 4)
County Adopts $416 Million Budget
By Jennifer Peacock OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County residents will see a half-cent decrease in their county tax bill. Freeholder John C. Bartlett Jr. acknowledged the decrease was small but is moving in the right direction. He is the main architect of the annual county budget. The tax rate will decrease to 37.4 cents per $100 val-
uation. The rate dropped one-tenth of a cent last year. The total budget is $416,092,260, up $8.1 million this year. The county will raise $346.5 million by taxation, up 1.29 percent but still below cap by about $6 million. The county has $55.4 million surplus and will tap into about $22 million of that for this year’s budget. Bartlett told Jersey Shore Online, this paper’s
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Continued From Page 1 on The Voice. • July 25: Sounds of the Street comes on at 6 p.m., playing Golden Oldies. Garden State Radio follows them, playing pop and rock from the 80s to today. • Aug. 1: The annual beach party at White Sands Beach at 23rd Avenue in South Seaside Park will be from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Alotta Colada will be providing the entertainment, with an island jam vibe, with lots of energy, props, and excitement. • Aug. 8: The township’s “Night Out Against Crime” will be held, starting at 5 p.m. Various departments such as the po-
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Continued From Page 1 Director Gerry P. Little said. “It is fiscally prudent. It will allow us to maintain our AAA bond rating, funds our programs and services and allows us to invest in our infrastructure.” As excellent as its bond rating is, the county is seeking to use cash for capital when it can. The county included $25 million in such expenses for heavy
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lice, first aid squads, and fire departments will be reaching out to the community with vehicles on display, games, and other fun. The band will come on at 7:30 p.m. It is Tusk, a Fleetwood Mac tribute band. • Aug. 22: Rock N’ Rhythm, a five-part vocal group, will start the show at 6 p.m., performing traditional doo-wop as well as contemporary music. Radio Nashville will come on afterward, performing modern country covers. • Aug. 29: Gerard Esposito will start things off at 6 p.m., performing songs from Vegas to Broadway. After that, will be The Infernos, “America’s #1 Show Band and the area’s premier live performance group singing four decades of music from Barry
White, Earth Wind & Fire and Sinatra, to today’s hot sounds of Bruno Mars, Robin Thicke and Taylor Swift.” • Sept. 8: Berkeley Township Community Pride Day will be an all-day affair. Beginning at 10 a.m., there are rides and inflatables for kids. Concerts start at 5:30 p.m. when the Symphonics come on, playing songs from the 1940s through today. They are followed by Eaglemania, an Eagles tribute band. The night and the summer concerts will close out with fireworks. “As you can see we have a great mix of talented groups in our summer line up,” Amato said. “There’s something for everyone! Please come on out for a great summer of entertainment and don’t forget to bring
a chair!” Amato thanked the numerous community and business donations that support the concerts and the parties through the golf outing, summer program book, and outdoor stage advertising. Anyone interested in sponsoring can call the recreation department at 732-269-4456. The Annual Mayor’s Golf Outing will be June 7. Those interested in playing or being a sponsor can call the recreation department at 732-269-4456. The Berkeley Farmer’s Market meets on every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from May through October, in the parking lot of the Berkeley Township Recreation, 630 Route 9.
equipment and infrastructure upgrades. “If you run into a problem in the future, if the tax base doesn’t grow, or if we happen to have some kind of disaster, that’s something you can easily cut back on, and not have to cut back on services and the things that you feel you must do,” Bartlett said. “It’s a shock absorber.” All services are maintained from last year, Bartlett said. The county lost billions in ratables, both from the Great Recession at the end of
last decade and Super Storm Sandy in 2012. The county is recovering - property values increased by 2.74 percent to $99.8 billion - but are still down about $9 billion from pre-disaster numbers. Bartlett expects the county to reach pre-Sandy numbers in about another 3 years. “But we were $20 billion under, so we’re getting that up,” Bartlett said. “In the meantime, since we are starting to move back up, we’re moving to reduce the tax
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Continued From Page 1 Amato said. “It’s another tool for investment.” He said he hopes that the investors will build up the commercial areas of Route 9 to bring new jobs and expanded options for residents. The Opportunity Zone doesn’t change the current zoning of the property, Amato clarified. This is important to note since there are residential areas in the Opportunity Zones. The deal is available for private investors for already-existing commercial property. The first area in Berkeley is the Route 9 corridor on the east side only, from the border with Pine Beach, to the Mill Creek section, which cuts off just before Ocean Gate. The other area includes Manitou Park and some of the senior community east of Mule Road. Initially, the state had designated another senior community area, near the western border of the town that included Jamaica Boulevard. Amato and his administration made a request to change it to the Route 9 tract and their suggestion was approved. “This area remains an area in need of redevelopment and investment to spur economic recovery and growth for Berkeley and the neighboring towns,” he had written to the state. There were also three tracts in Manchester and six in Lakewood that were identified. The Opportunity Zones program was part of the 2017 federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The State Department of Community Affairs submitted recommendations for Opportunity Zones in towns throughout New Jersey to the United States Department of the Treasury for approval. The eligible Opportunity Zones are census tracts with a poverty rate of 20 percent, or
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The Berkeley Times, April 14, 2018, Page 5 a median family income up to 80 percent of the area median. The state was allowed to submit up to 25 percent of all census tracts. The approvals came less than three weeks later. All 169 recommendations were approved, amounting to at least one zone in every county, according to a press release from Gov. Phil Murphy’s office. Reaction To The Program Critics of the program point out that it helps first and foremost investors, and that there’s no guarantee that the benefits that investors get will be used to stimulate jobs locally. There is also a concern that the investors could change the character of certain areas and push out existing businesses. However, local policy makers lauded the zones. “New Jersey is committed to using every tool at our disposal to develop our communities and grow our economy,” Governor Murphy said in a press release. “This program provides real opportunity for our state that has the potential to create significant, long-term economic development in the communities that need it the most.”
Choosing these spots was the result of a number of state departments, including Sen. Cory Booker’s (D-NJ) office, and roundtables with various government officials and local mayors, the release stated. The goal was to spread out the zones so that every county got at least one. “Every community should have access to the resources needed to realize its full entrepreneurial potential,” said Senator Cory Booker in a press release. “But barriers stand between too many of our communities and the capital needed to generate economic growth and opportunity. I’m proud our governor is utilizing this tool to help drive investment across our state, and I look forward to continuing our partnership to create jobs, increase wages, and support economic growth in every corner of New Jersey.” Congressman Tom MacArthur (R-3rd) applauded the Opportunity Zone designation of multiple areas within towns in his district, which includes Berkeley. “By encouraging long-term investment in these areas, we will revitalize neighborhoods right here in South Jersey,” he said. “I supported the Tax Cuts and Jobs
Act because of the benefits it would provide our state, and the Opportunity Zone designations, along with families being able to keep more of their hard earned money, is another example of how the tax cut legislation is benefiting South Jersey.” New Jersey Future, a nonprofit that promotes sensible growth and redevelopment, praised the quick approval of these zones. “Our analysis largely suggests that these Opportunity Zone tracts are places where strategic investments can serve as a strong catalyst for future economic growth,” New Jersey Future Executive Director Peter Kasabach said in a press release. “They have the right combination of good location and durable assets on which to build, and they show the potential to provide the return that Opportunity Fund investors will be seeking.” New Jersey Future studied a number of factors, including changes in population, median rent, and median income between 2011 and 2016, in the Opportunity Zones when compared to other areas of the state. The group also looked at transportation and other information to determine if the areas have a “town center” feel.
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Bipartisan Steps Taken To Curb Gun Violence From The Desk Of
Congressman Tom MacArthur Immediately after the devastating Parkland shooting, I met with people in our community to discuss ways we can make our communities safer. Any solutions to the big issues facing our nation must start with open and honest dialogue with folks who have differing opinions. That is why I held a meeting in Stafford Township with the mayor, police chief, police captain, a social worker, a local advocate for Everytown for Gun Safety and Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, and a local NRA member. It was productive and respectful with no name-calling or fi nger-pointing. After the meeting, I outlined several immediate steps that could be taken to make our communities safer.
The students of Parkland – and schools across the nation – have been incredible advocates that deserve to be heard. I have always been i mpressed by the young people I meet daily across the district and recently held a meeting with students in Toms River to discuss school safety. During that meeting we had a serious discussion about improving physical security at schools, bullying, mental health concerns, banning specific weapons, and the NRA. Our children are impacted tremendously by gun violence, so it’s important that our leaders listen to their concerns. Listening isn’t enough, though. Just last week, we took bipartisan action to address
gun violence and make our schools and communities safer, with several initiatives becoming law. We took real action to st re ng t he n t he fede r al background check system, th rough the FI X N ICS Act. The Parkland shooter should have never been able to get a gun, period. This legislation will ensure troubled individuals, like this shooter, will no longer be able to obtain a fi rearm. Our law enforcement officers are on the front lines, working around the clock to keep us safe. New legislation will provide additional funds for officer safety programs and active shooting training. These additional resources will help get illegal weapons off our street by supporting gang enforcement efforts and gang violence prevention and education. It’s sickening to think that our banks and even some shopping malls are more secure than the schools we send our children to everyday. Congress acted on this by providing more funding
to improve physical security at schools. Research has shown that additional security measures are a major deterrent to gun violence. The shooting in Parkland was carried out by a deeply troubled individual who displayed serious warning signs. It is vital that we address these issues by empowering our teachers and mental health professionals to get students the help they need. Our bipartisan legislation increased
funding for mental health prog rams, like suppor t services for young people, counseling and mentoring programs, and bullying prevention. We need more scientific research on gun violence so that we can understand the root causes of these tragedies in our country. Congress fi nally took steps to allow this by amending the Dickey Amendment to allow the Centers for Disease Control and Preven-
tion to study gun violence. Gun control advocates have been advocating for this change for many years and Congress acted to fi x this. While more must be done, Congress worked together across party lines to fi nd solutions that will make our com munities safer. These steps will save lives. I will continue to do my part in bringing people together to achieve the real results Americans expect and deserve.
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E DITORIAL “Fake News” Is Affecting Everyone. Even You. How many times have you scrolled through social media and just shook your head at what someone shared? People who you thought were intelligent are showing their true colors by sharing some really stupid things. I don’t want to call anyone out by name, but I have even seen our local elected officials be misled by something they saw on what they thought was a legitimate news site. That’s why I was happy to see the Brick library host a program on how to determine real news from fake. Kudos to them. “Fake news” is not someone else’s problem. Everyone thinks that their news sites are legit and the opposition is not. Everyone questions information they don’t agree with but will agree whole-heartedly with whatever information confirms their beliefs. There’s even a term for this: confirmation bias.
I know that I’m inviting criticism by publishing this in a newspaper, but you should know that we always strive for fairness and accuracy. Most of the reporters I’ve worked with at other local papers do so as well. Mistakes do happen, but there is a difference between an honest mistake and intentionally misleading people. If you fi nd something that you want the world to know about, pause a second before you hit that “Share” button. Is the information too good to be true? Or too one-sided? Or, did you not even read the whole thing before sharing? Please, take a second to really process what the article is trying to make you feel. Because someone is shaking their head at what you’re sharing, too. Chris Lundy News Editor
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Letters To The Editor “Feel Good” Bills On Firearm Restrictions On March 26, the New Jersey Assembly voted on six bills concerning the regulation of fi rearms. The bills are simply “feel good” bills which will have a net zero effect on public safety in New Jersey. They all passed Assembly and are headed to the Senate. The Senate has the opportunity to be more thoughtful and re-review these flawed proposed laws. In New Jersey, we are already under some of the strictest gun control laws in the country. Yet, with those strict gun control laws, we have cities with some of the highest crime rates in the United States: Camden, Trenton and Newark. Further gun control measures only hurt the law abiding citizen, as criminals have no respect for the law as it is already written. A breakdown of the bills are as follows: A2671 (Magazine Ban/ Gun Ban) - Restricting the magazine capacity down from 15 to 10 rounds. This bill does nothing to add to public safety. Recent shootings and past shootings have been done with 10 round magazines. The Clinton Gun Control measures that restricted fi rearms to 10 rounds nationally for a decade yielded no appreciable positive effect. Further, there is no concession in the bill to reimburse gun owners for their personal property when it becomes illegal. A1217 (No-Notice Suspension of Gun Rights) - This bill, while seeming well-intentioned, removes the due process of our rights. It is a breakdown of our 4th Amendment Rights. Police can already seize fi rearms from dangerous persons. This is a dangerous bill that can lead to the harassment of gun owners based on personal feelings. A1181 (Allows Suspension of Gun Rights by Unac-
Letters To illegal The Editor countable “Health Profesfi rearms are trans- p.m., the plow comes and sionals”) - This bill is too broad and will lead to a system where mental health professionals will deny the rights of citizens based on the possibility of liability. The recently signed into law by President Trump, fi x NICS bill, will essentially mitigate many of the problems we have with our background checks and also act as a bridge between mental health professionals and the FBI reporting system. A2758 (Kills Self-Defense) - Taking the current unconstitutional code of Justifiable Need and making it stat ute will only blaze the way for a stronger lawsuits against NJ. As enumerated in Heller, you cannot regulate rights on a case by case basis. The only people in New Jersey that get Concealed Carry Permits are former police, security guards and the politically connected. A2759 (Bans Ammunition That is Already Banned - Concerning armor piercing ammo, this is a moot, feel good legislation. The ammo is already banned. A 2757 ( Ba ck g r ou nd Checks on Sales That Already Require Background Checks) - This bill makes it so private sales require an FFL and background check in order to go forward. You need to pass a background check to get an FID card, in the event of a shotgun or rifle private sale. You need to pass a background check to get a pistol permit in order to execute a private pistol transfer. This is redundant and going to add cost to the law abiding gun owners. As it is, NICS is supposed to be federally funded and free to the consumer. NJ imposes a fee for this service (WHY?) If the NICS check was free and available to all gun owners without the use of an FFL, this bill would make sense a little…it is redundant and will do nothing to mitigate criminal use of fi rearms. It has been proven already that the gross majority of
ferred into the state, not through private sales between NJ citizens. Further, gun runners are regularly released on the bail reform program. How about locking up the real criminals and gun runners? As citizens of New Jersey, you need to look closely what the legislature is doing. It does not matter what side of the fence you are on, this is about restricting the rights of law abiding citizens. Our rights are in peril and don’t think that other rights such as freedom of speech and freedom from search and seizure are immune from this habit of unconstitutional behavior. Take a chance to ponder this and maybe call, write, fax or email your legislator inquiring about their views on your rights as a tax payer. The Assembly failed us... Maybe the Senate will hold up to their oath of office where the Assembly did not: “I do solemnly swear (or affi rm) that I will support the Constit ution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey, and that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same and to the Governments established in the United States and in this State, under the authority of the people; and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of Senator according to the best of my ability. So help me God.” John J. Petrolino III Howell
Snow Plows: Friends or Foes? If your home faces west in a snow storm you’ll get 24” on your driveway or even more, while your neighbor across the street might get 8” at most. So you shovel about three or four times, about 1.5 hours each time to clear your driveway. You shovel about 6 hours so you can get out. Then at about 10 or 11
pushes about 6 tons of snow against your driveway. So it takes you about two hours to clear that mess. Then, just as you get in your home, you hear that damn plow again. Just think, these plow guys that are trying to give you a heart attack are paid with your tax dollars! Do you know your mayor’s number, email, or address? Maybe it’s time to give him or her a message! Fred Martone, Sr. Brick, NJ
Watch Votes On Gun Laws Last month, the New Jersey Assembly passed a package of measu res to address the continuing gun violence that kills an average of 35,000 Americans each year. Hopefully, these common sense measures will be passed by the Senate and signed by the Governor. Zero doubt, gun violence in America is a complex issue and there are no quick fixes. However, the Assembly’s measures will undoubtedly help keep inappropriate weapons and ammunition out of the hands of irresponsible persons. Given the escalating epidemic of gun violence, it is very difficult to understand why Assemblyman Ronald S. Dancer (12th District) did not support any of the measures passed by the Assembly. He voted against five measures (A1181, A1217, A2757, A2758, A2761) and abstained from voting on the bill (A2759) which bans handgun ammunition that has the capacity to penetrate body armor. Assembly man Dancer’s votes clearly defi ne his position on guns. When he is up for re-election, our votes should ref lect his voting record on gun violence legislation. Time for change in the 12th District. Luke Stango Jackson
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Charity Resale Shop Resident Donates To First Aid Squad
TOMS RIVER – Olga Diaz, a longtime volunteer at the Charity Resale shop, handed a donation to Dolores Tavares, president of Holiday Heights First Aid Squad. Both of these organizations are 501(3)c non-profits and cannot survive without
the help of volunteers and donations from other sources. The Charity Resale Shop, founded by the late Mary Kotzas, is located on Rte. 37 in Toms River, and is proud to donate its profits to local volunteer fi rst responder units.
Beach Clean-Up Planned
By Chris Lundy SOUTH SEASIDE PARK - There will be a beach clean-up of the bay beaches of 22nd through 24th streets on April 21, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Those who are interested are encouraged to wear water shoes, sunscreen, and gloves. Please bring black bags for trash and white
bags for recycling. Participants will be given data cards where they can record the pieces of trash. The Berkeley Township Waterways Advisory Committee will be organizing the clean-up, which is sponsored by Clean Ocean Action. The committee members will be meeting at 8:30 a.m. before the clean-up.
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BERKELEY – The Central Regional Alumni Association (CRAA) will be hosting their 9th Annual All Alumni Night on Friday, April 20 at Spicy’s, 500 Boardwalk Seaside Heights at 6 p.m. Tickets are $25 and include an all you can eat buffet, souvenir mug, two DJ’s and a selfie station. CRAA raises funds for their scholarship fund drive with this event. To date, the CRAA has been able to give over $35,000 toward our stu-
dents’ future college/trade school plans. Please help us continue this tradition by attending our event. Tickets are available at crhsaa.org, Sophias Roots Hair Salon, or by mail at CRAA Box 150 Bayville, 08721. Please include self-addressed stamped envelope with “Reunion” in the memo. The next meetings will be April 16, May 21, and June 4. The 11th Annual Golf Outing will be held on Thursday, May 24 at Cedar Creek Golf Course.
Berkeley Township Recreation Summer Camp Registration BERKELEY – Pre-Register online now! Early Bird Registration will be held at the Recreation Center: • Tuesday, April 24th: 9 a.m.—3 p.m. • Wednesday, April 25th: 9 a.m.—8 p.m. • Thursday, April 26th: 9 a.m.—3 p.m. For more details, check out our Summer Camp link, on our website.
We are also currently taking applications for our summer employment opportunities. Summer positions include Beach Badge Checkers, Cashiers, Camp Counselors at Veterans Park, Lifeguards, and Manitou Park Basketball Coaches. Please bring completed applications to the Recreation Center, 630 Atlantic City Blvd. (Rt. 9) Bayville.
Seasonal Scientists – Stupendous Spring
BEACHWOOD – As winter’s chill gives way to spring, snow melt and warm rains feed tiny green buds as they begin their long journey from the soil to the sky, always facing toward the sun. Animals and insects that have spent the long winter below the blanket of snow begin to emerge, ready to feed and fatten. Join us as we explore this fascinating world
as it begins to wake, putting on a vivid show of color for the new year of growth. Please come dressed for the weather and be prepared to get dirty! This event will be held at the Nature Center, Jakes Branch County Park, on May 12 from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. The cost is $5 per child; for ages 6-8.
Ocean Gate 50s Sock Hop Dance
OCEAN GATE – Ocean Gate celebrates 100 years with a 50s Sock Hop Dance at the OG Yacht Club on April 21 from 7-11 p.m. This event is open to Ocean Gate residents on a first come, first served basis. Tickets must be reserved and paid for in advanced. Tickets are $15 per person.
Come dressed in your favorite 50’s outfit and enjoy music, dancing, milk shakes, hamburgers, hotdogs, floats, French fries, drink specials, and a cash bar. Mail check payable to OG Historical Soc. P.O. Box 174, OG 08740. For reservations, call Rosemary at 732-581-5886.
Flea Market BAYVILLE – Visit the Flea Market at Faith Community, a United Methodist Church, 526 Route 9 in Bayville, on May 26 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring your table, bring your goodies to sell, and share smiles and fellowship with us! The
kitchen will be open at 8 a.m. for breakfast, lunch, snacks, and drinks all day. There will also be crafts, a bake sale, and a white elephant sale. Outside spaces are available for $25 each. To reserve your space, call Lorie at 732-269-9850.
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Join The Bayville Volunteer First Aid Squad
BAYVILLE – Your Bayville Volunteer First Aid Squad was called upon during the month of March to response to 143 calls for medical emergencies from the citizens of Berkeley Township as well neighboring town’s residents. Of these calls your First Aid Squad answered 127 of the calls which included: 10 Motor Vehicle Accidents; 16 wellness calls; 14 calls for cardiac emergencies; 17 calls for respiratory problems; 8 calls for unconscious patients and 3 calls for overdoses. Out of our calls, 43 patients were either treated on scene or required transportation to the local hospital. Using our mutual aid agreements, we had 16 calls were handled by other first aid squads. The old saying, you can’t teach old dog new tricks, is a myth at the Bayville First Aid Squad where we are helping our neighbors daily with medical emergencies. To continue to destroy this myth we need new members for our daytime shifts. If you can give as little as 3 or more hours per during the day you too can become a myth destroyer. The squad will
provide all the in-house training, uniforms, pagers and members will be eligible for a small retirement after servicing five years on the squad. We also welcome any new members for the Squad Cadet program (16 years to 18 years of age) and the Squad Woman’s Auxiliary organization. So if you are bored sitting at home and want a little of excitement be one of our new daytime members be just calling us for an application at 732-267-1754 and ask for Rich. If you would like to have a squad member address your group or visit your school or organization, please let us know and we will be happy to have one of our members provide a short overview of the squad. This can be accomplished with a quick email to bayvillefirstaidsquad@outlook.com, Subject: Guest Speaker. If your group is interested in having an Accredited CPR Certification class by our America Heart Association Instructor, please call 732-267-1754 for more information.
Allaire History & Nature Walk
BEACHWOOD – Allaire State Park hosts one of New Jersey’s better-preserved examples of an iron-producing company town. We will explore the historic village as well as the nature trails, which are known for their beautiful displays of spring wildflowers. We will try to visit the restored company store, which does contain a gift shop.
Bring your lunch as we will probably eat lunch at Allaire prior to returning to Jakes Branch. We will leave from the Nature Center Parking Lot, Jakes Branch County Park in Beachwood at 9 a.m. and return at 2 p.m. on April 25. The cost is $6 per person. This program is for ages 9 and up.
Holiday City Carefree Community Flea Market BERKELEY – The Holiday City Carefree Community will hold an indoor Flea Market on May 12 at 98 Bananier Drive, Toms River. The Flea Market will be open from 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Vendors and private sellers will have a variety
of goods for sale. A table costs $9 (maximum of two tables). The Men’s Club Café will be open for breakfast and lunch. For more information, call Joan at 732-2793788.
Northern Ocean Habitat For Humanity Hosts Bingo, Dinner & Auction
BRICK – Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity will be hosting a bingo, dinner and silent auction on Friday, April 27 from 5- 8 p.m. at the Brick PAL. For $20, attendees will get 6 rounds of bingo, raffle tickets and dinner. Proceeds support
affordable housing and home repair efforts in the community. To purchase tickets, visit nohfh.com/bingo or visit the Habitat Offices at 1187 Washington Street, Suite 3 in Toms River (open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.).
38th Annual Cattus Island Nature Festival
TOMS RIVER – The Cattus Island Nature Festival is an annual celebration of Natural Science Education at Cattus Island County Park. The entire day will be full of exciting activities such as nature walks, seining, kayak trips, live animal talks, lectures and children’s programs. A variety of exhibitors including a food vendor
will be on hand and there will be live music throughout the day. This festival will be held on April 28 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Cattus Island County Park. Admission is free! For more information, contact Janet Kline at 732-270-6960 or Jkline@co.ocean.nj.us.
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about winning a sweepstakes, usually ones they never entered, are then asked to pay a fee or provide account details to receive the prize. Do not provide this information, as it is probably a scam. Law enforcement has these other tips to follow: • Don’t wire money to anyone. • Don’t open unsolicited or unrecognizable emails. • Don’t rush into hasty decisions, which are often bad decisions. • Call the local police department to report suspicious activity. • Check on social media accounts to see what information is public, and change privacy settings. • Shred documents with personal information on it. Local municipalities have shredding events throughout the year. • Check credit reports to track fraudulent charges. Everyone is entitled to one free credit report annually. Reports can be ordered from annualcreditreport.com, the only authorized website for free credit reports, or call 1-877-322-8228.
Family-friendly County Park Camp Out
BEACHWOOD – Experience the excitement of camping in the great outdoors but without all the fuss. Join is for a Family-friendly County Park Camp Out on June 30 at 5:30 p.m. to Junly 1 at 9 a.m. at Jakes Branch County Park. Only the basic camping gear is needed for this light, family-friendly program. Parents can feel secure about the location and kids will just enjoy the idea of camping. We will start off with a 1/2 mile nature walk led by a park
naturalist and finish the night with a campfire and marshmallow roast. Marshmallows will be provided but feel free to bring ingredients for s’mores or other snacks. Bagels and muffins will be provided Sunday morning. You will need to provide your own camping gear. On request, a list of recommended gear will be mailed. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The cost is $5 per person; for ages 5 and up.
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“Just the Basics” Kayak Touring One Day Course
BEACHWOOD – For those who want to wet their appetite and learn the basics of kayaking, this class is for you! The class will emphasize safety, paddling techniques, paddling gear and other related equipment. We will include both “classroom” and on-the-water instruction. Participants will have the option of completing a wet exit from their kayak (turning the kayak over and swimming out) as part of the safety portion of the class. All of our boats are single person sea kayaks – also referred to as touring kayaks – designed for open water paddling conditions. They average between 14 and 16 ½
feet in length and are all decked or “sit-in” style boats. Spray skirts are worn over the cockpit and are provided with the class. Avoid wearing cotton clothing. Quick-drying fabrics such as a bathing suit or nylon water shorts are preferred. If you have a wet suit you may bring that. Please come prepared with water shoes/sandals (no flip-flops or Crocs.) Other items to bring: towel, sunscreen, bug repellent, and a change of clothes. Pack your lunch. This class will be held on June 16. We will leave from the Parking Lot at Jakes Branch County Park, Beachwood at 9 a.m. and return at 3:30 p.m. The cost is $25 per person. For ages 14 and up.
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WHITING – Students from Ocean Theatre Academy will be performing in Les Misérables School Edition, an adaptation of the Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon. The show will take place at the newly renovated Stage at Christ Lutheran Church in Whiting. The students present the musical on April 20 at 7 p.m., April 21 at 7 p.m., April 22 at 3 p.m., and April 22 at 7 p.m. “The future of the theatre is all about developing and nurturing a passion for musicals and plays among the young. This is where new audiences will come from, and I believe Les Misérables, which tells a story of so many passionate and committed young people, is proving to be a thrilling theatrical learning experience for teenagers, as well as a wonderful
communal experience for their teachers,” said theatrical producer Sir Cameron Mackintosh. “Les Misérables is one of the most popular musicals in the world and features one of the most memorable scores of all time. Through their production, these students are playing their own part in an epic piece of musical theatre history while offering their own take on themes like revolution, free speech, conviction and redemption. We hope you’ll join us in giving them a standing ovation,” said Drew Cohen, president of Music Theatre International. Tickets are $17 (first four rows) and $15 and should be purchased in advance. For more information, visit oceantheatreco. org or call 732-444-3275.
Holiday South Men’s Club Spring Fling
BERKELEY – The Holiday South Men’s Club is holding their Spring Fling on Saturday May 5, 2018 from 5 to 9 p.m. It will be catered by Tee Time Caterers. The menu includes chicken cordon blue, salmon, rigatoni Bolognese, beef with cognac sauce, red potatoes, green beans, and more. There will
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–Photo courtesy Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation has announced that one of its co-founders and co-chairs, Linda Kalmanowitz Grunin, passed away suddenly at the age of 75. The Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation has been the impetus for a number of philanthropic causes, including, but not limited to: an $8 million pledge for a performing arts high school that will be built on the campus of Ocean County College, the Center for the Arts at OCC, an arts and education building for Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank, and the Protectors of Freedom and Welcome to Ocean County statues in Toms River. Her son, Jeremy Grunin, is the president of the foundation. He said at an event celebrating the future performing arts academy that naming a building isn’t an act of vanity but an act of leadership. It inspires other people with means to invest in the community. As such, they were going to forego taking the naming rights of the building in order to encourage another entity to take up that charge. “Linda was a remarkable woman, a respected lawyer, and a savvy businesswoman,” her obituary stated. She was born in Brooklyn but was raised at the Jersey Shore. Born in 1943, she was “always ahead of her time.” She graduated cum laude from Smith
College in Massachusetts and her doctorate from New York University’s School of Law, where she was one of 10 women graduating in a class of 300. It was also there that she met her future husband, Jay, and they settled in a little shore town called Toms River to practice law. They eventually expanded their business to investing in real estate, like the spot on Route 37 where the super Walmart was proposed. “Linda’s work ethic, moral approach to the law and ability to relate to her client’s needs made her one of the most respected attorneys in the county,” the Grunin foundation stated. Eventually, the couple retired from the day-to-day practice of law to focus on investing and philanthropy, their “two greatest passions.” Although they had been donating in the background, they made it official by forming the Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation in 2013. It has since invested more than $14 million in the community, with an additional $17.5 million committed. This, the foundation stated, was a testament to her hard work and compassion. Linda is predeceased by her parents, Sam and Irene Kalmanowitz. She is survived by her beloved husband of 48 years, Jay; son, Jeremy and his wife Laura; grandchildren, Joshua, Rebecca and Emma; brother Stuart and his wife Pam; and nieces Karenina and Kamianna.
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BEACHWOOD – We know everyone is busy so take advantage of these free, “come and go” short science-based programs at the Nature Center, Jakes Branch County Park. A make and take craft will
follow a brief lesson. Drop-in programs do not require registration. Join us for these sessions Saturdays until June 30 from 1-3:30 p.m. For all ages! Admission is free.
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Most people who wear hearing aids were never told that they could expect a breakdown at least once a year. It is very important that you request a three-year warranty and insist on a loaner if your hearing aid has to be sent back to the manufacturer for repair. Depending on the manufacturer, it could take up to three weeks to receive your hearing aid back from repair. The most common cause of hearing aid breakdown is wax. Most hearing aid patients are given a tiny wax pick, which may have a small brush on one end of it. This small instrument is not effective in cleaning wax out of the receiver bore. What I recommend is the use of a soft toothbrush. You should briskly brush the two holes of your hearing aid every day. Another common cause of hearing aid breakdown is moisture. It is important that you open the battery door
every night to dry out your hearing aid. If your hearing aid continues to intermittently work, you should request a dry aid kit or an electronic dehumidifier from your dispensing audiologist. The third most common cause of hearing aid breakdown is your batteries. Make sure that the batteries that you purchase have a freshness date. Ask your dispensing audiologist for a battery tester if you are unsure if your battery is working or not. Almost every day a patient will come into my office complaining that their hearing aid is dead. The problem, in most instances, is a dead battery. I suggest purchasing either Rayovac, Energizer or Power One batteries. Finally, it is important that you have your hearing aid serviced by your dispensing audiologist at least two times a year. These tips should certainly prolong the life of your hearing aid.
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Judge Rules Coffee Shops Must Display Cancer Warning By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
When I think of acrylic, my mind goes to nail salons where they apply hard acrylic to your fingernails…it doesn’t go to coffee or potato chips! But this compound is, in fact, almost always present in coffee and potato chips, as well as many other foods such as cereal, French fries, peanut butter… even prune juice. Acrylamide levels are higher in things that are fried like French fries. Just like frying, toasting can produce acrylamide that’s why dark toast is worse for you than light toast, as are well-down has browns, versus lightly browned ones… basically the darker (more cooked) areas on your food tend to have more acrylamide. Coffee is high in acrylamide and that’s why coffee shops are facing scrutiny now. I’d like a Vanilla Latte, double-shot, extra whipped cream, no acrylamide. Starbucks and other big-name cafes are under fire. You see, acrylamide is a compound known to the FDA as a “possible” carcinogen. To be fair, the carcinogenic potential of dietary-related acrylamide from foods and beverages is actually unknown. Natural coffee beans don’t have acrylamide, it happens during the refinement process. When coffee growers roast their coffee beans, the acrylamide content goes up to a certain degree. Then coffee houses prepare beverages for us (the consumer) and we drink it. Does that mean we’re drinking acrylamide? In recent breaking news, Superior Court
Judge Elihu M. Berle has just ruled that coffee companies like Starbucks, Peet’s and others will have to carry the cancer warning label in the state of California. I am confident this cancer-causing acrylamide problem won’t even impact their sales…not even a dollar! Coffee lovers aren’t going to run because we, as a nation, are fairly desensitized to toxins by now. Nobody cares if meat contains 28 different ingredients, aside from meat. Nobody cares if blueberry cereal doesn’t have real blueberries in it, but rather purple goo. Nobody cares if French fries are fried in disgusting oil. These are the foods that are the highest in acrylamide, so you’ll want to avoid or minimize these: • French fries and potato chips • Grains like pasta • Breakfast cereal • Darkly toasted bread or bagels • Certain cookies • Lightly roasted coffee beans • Peanut, almond or sunflower butter That’s just the main foods, there are others which I can share in my extended version of this article. I’ve written a much more comprehensive article about this, including more about why the foods above are high in acrylamide and what you can substitute. I’ve also offered a list of foods and supplements that offset the damage done by acrylamide. To get all of this, it’s simple. Just sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen.com and I’ll email it to you on Tuesday.
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and the New Jersey Departments of Veterans, will have outreach tables where community members can obtain informational materials and ask questions. The program is co-sponsored by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office and the Ocean County Library. The Human Relations Commission is a volunteer group working under the auspices of the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office in its effort to reduce and eliminate bias crimes and incidents. The Commission is proactive in providing programs for the community that helps to increase u nderst anding and respect bet ween groups and individuals in Ocean County. This program is free and open to the public but registration is required. To register, call 732-349-6200 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org. Free parking is available daily after 5 p.m. in the top and middle levels of the Toms River parking garage located behind the library or anytime in the Ocean County parking garage on Hooper Avenue.
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OCEAN COUNTY – Join us on Saturday, May 19 for this national movement designed to encourage kids and families to explore their neighborhood parks and discover science, history, nature and adventure right around the corner! The following is a list of free activities taking place on May 19, at Cattus Island County Park, Toms River: • Seining: 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. • Nature Walk - 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. • Touch and Info Table – ongoing, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. • Nature Craft – ongoing, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. At Jakes Branch County Park, Beachwood: Science Lesson and Craft – ongoing, 1 3:30 p.m. • Live Animal Talk - 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. • Nature Walk – 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. At Wells Mills County Park, Waretown: • Canoe Rentals - Free for children 17 and under - ongoing between 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. • Family Canoe Instruction Clinic & Nature Float - 9:30 a.m. At Cloverdale Farm County Park, Barnegat: • Pond Critters - 9:30 - 11 a.m.: Get your waterproof boots on and get ready for
this fun, interactive program. During this program, we will be taking a closer look at aquatic insects and other invertebrates known as Macroinvertebrates. Your family will get to scoop up these small swimming critters that live in Cloverdale Farm County Park’s bogs and reservoirs by using fine mesh nets and learn to identify the various species. Please dress for the weather and wear waterproof boots. Children must be accompanied with an adult. • Frog Craft – 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Drop on by for a quick “come and go” lesson on frogs and go home with a cute make and take frog craft. • Afternoon at the Bogs – 2-3 p.m.: Come explore the cranberry bogs with nets on the hunt for frogs, try to catch an Eastern Fence Lizard, and see if we can fi nd and identify a few birds and insects. Please dress for the weather and wear waterproof boots. Children must be accompanied with an adult. At Ocean County Park, Lakewood: Make a Splash Water Festival- 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Water connects us all. This festival is designed to introduce families to the importance of water in their lives. Fun, interactive exhibits and programs will address topics like water supply and water pollution. Bring the whole family!
Mental Health Provider Fair
By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – Join the Ocean County Library, the Mental Health Awareness Committee of Ocean County, and the National Alliance on Mental Illness for a “Celebrating Wellness” award ceremony and the Mental Health Provider Fair on
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By Marc S. Galella, Esq., of R.C. Shea and Associates In a prior article, we talked about how the basis of a residential real estate tax appeal is whether the property is being assessed by the municipal tax assessor greater than the property’s true market value. One of the issues in making this determination is how the tax assessment established by tax assessor equates to the true value of the property. In all municipalities in New Jersey, there is what is called the “equalization ratio”. This is the number, expressed as a percentage, developed by the local County Tax Board to equalize the difference in tax assessments between the various towns in the county. The purpose of the equalization ratio is to ensure that each town pays it fair share of the county taxes. This imbalance occurs because towns reassess or revaluate their tax assessments at different times. Thus, a town that reassesses its real property assessments in the current year will have different real estate values than a town that reassessed four years ago. In a rising market, properties in the town that just reassessed would have higher values than those in a town that had not re-assessed. The equalization ratio for each town can be obtained from the Tax Board in each county or the municipal tax assessor. In Ocean County it is available on the website for the Ocean County Board of Taxation. Accordingly, you must look at the equalization ratio for your town and use that with the tax assessment to determine what the town is showing as the market value for the property. To
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Associated Humane Societies Offers Fire Safety Tips For Pets
OCEAN COUNTY - It is estimated that about 500,000 pets are affected by house fires each year. Statistics show that about 20 percent of all house fires start between 4 and 8 a.m., when residents are sleeping. “To lose a family pet under any circumstances is devastating. To lose a pet in a fire is beyond words,” said Roseann Trezza, executive director, Associated Humane Societies/Popcorn Park. “Firefighters will attempt to save family pets, but they need to have an idea of where they are in the house and if there are pets at all.” Associated Humane Societies offers pet owners special decals that, when prominently placed in front and back doors or windows, will alert fire or rescue personnel of the type and number of animals inside the home or apartment in case of emergency. A decal is especially important where
there are several dwellings, like condominiums, apartments or townhouses so firefighters know which living quarters contain pets. The four inch square decals are designed in standard fire department colors of red and yellow, with black type. These will affix to almost any surface, and have space available to write information in permanent marker or ballpoint pen. Cost is $2 for two decals and can be purchased by mailing cash or check with a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Pet Decals, c/o Society, 124 Evergreen Ave., Newark, NJ 07114. And to help pet owners safeguard their pets and homes from fire and the damage it can cause, Associated Humane Societies offers the following tips: Be sure house numbers are clearly visible. In apartments, many animals have perished because fi refighters did not know which
houses or apartments had pets. Install smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. It’s the single most important way to alert you and your loved ones of a hazardous condition. Place them on each level of your house. If you cannot afford one, contact your local fire department who will sometimes donate the devices. Keep burning candles out of the reach of pets and children and never leave burning candles unattended. A knocked over candle can ignite an entire house in a matter of moments. Consider opting for the many beautiful flameless candles now available. Check for loose wires and watch out for wire-chewers. Some curious cats, dogs and even rabbits will chew on electrical wires. Protect the wires or make them inaccessible. Make other electric appliances are turned
off and unplugged before leaving the house. Keep the clothes dryer lint-free and take extra precautions when drying foam-backed rugs, athletic shoes and other non-cloth items. If you leave the house without your pets, keep them in areas or rooms that are near entrances where firefighters will find them. Keep collars and leashes where you can easily grab them if you need to evacuate your home. Make sure your dog or cat is wearing proper identification or is microchipped. In case he or she runs out the door, your chances are much better of having your pet safely returned to you. Microchipping is safe, painless and a great way to identify missing pets. However, the information on the chip is only obtainable and useful if you remember to register with the microchip agency.
2nd Annual Over/Under Handicap Doubles Tournament
TOMS RIVER – St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church of Whiting and Solar Source of Brick will host the second annual Over/ Under Handicap Doubles Tournament on April 22, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. at Playdrome Lanes in Toms River. A maximum of 36 doubles teams, consisting of one bowler over and one bowler under the age of 50 can compete. This is a USBC sanctioned event. Both bowlers must have
an established average from one of the past two seasons or and established average from this season for 45 games as of April 1, 2018. Participants will bowl a 5-game qualifying block with six teams advancing to a step-ladder format, one-game single elimination roll-off. The top qualifying team is automatically seeded to the final match. Handicap is 100 percent of the difference of the individual’s highest sanctioned average
and a scratch figure of 230. The entry fee is $100 per doubles team or $50 per bowler. Prize fund will be returned 100 percent. A portion of the entry fee will benefit St. Stephen’s. Optional high game brackets and eliminator side action will be available. The top prize is $1000 based on 36 paid team entries. Total entries limited to 36 teams and close on April 15, 2018 or when 36 teams have
entered and paid. To enter, make checks payable to: St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church and mail directly to the Parish Office, to William Bodine – Tournament Director: 180 Route 539, Whiting, NJ 08759. For more information call William Bodine at 732-814-6683, Playdrome Lanes at 732349-5345, or St. Stephen’ sat 732-350-2121, or email wbodine3@gmail.com.
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OCEAN COUNTY – As part of the upcoming National Public Health Week, The Ocean County Health Department and communities all across the United States are recognizing the importance of behavioral health as a key component of making the U.S. the healthiest nation in one generation. About one in every five U.S. adults — or more than 43 million people — experience mental illness in a given year. Of particular concern, according to Ocean County Freeholder Director Gerry P. Little, Liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health, is an epidemic of opioid addiction that’s killing thousands of Americans each year and hundreds right here in Ocean County in the last several years. This epidemic, according to Freeholder Director Little, is overwhelming local law enforcement, public health and child protective systems. Daniel E. Regenye, Ocean County Health Department Public Health Coordinator remarks that: “… recent data show that only about 10 percent of the millions who need addiction treatment actually get it according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. As such, addiction support as a part of behavioral health awareness is crucial to our overall public health in Ocean County.” The Ocean County Health Department strives to assist residents battling with behavioral health issues, according Mr. Regenye, who adds: “Our agency has multiple contracts throughout Ocean County for residents with substance use disorder and any resident looking to get into treatment may call 732-341-9700 x7538 for information
and referral to appropriate providers. “In addition, The Teen Intervene program contracted through Preferred Behavioral Health of NJ is evidence based early intervention program for youth 13-19 which engages both the teen and the parents in three or four-sessions. Teen Intervene is a unique and comprehensive program created with a specific focus on alcohol, marijuana, and tobacco use and is proven to reduce the use of both alcohol and marijuana when measured at six and twelve months following intervention. “As well, the Health Department funds the Recovery Peer Outreach Support Team (RPOST) to assist those in Ocean County who are battling with addiction and offering One to One Person Centered Peer Support and group sessions for individuals 18 years of age and up. This program helps residents re-establish wellness with the help of peers who have personal experience with addiction. “Recognition of mental health illness, addiction and suicide prevention initiatives will pay great benefits toward the improvement of public health and as such, the Ocean County Health Department is pleased to advocate for improved access to mental and behavioral health services as the fi rst component of National Public Health Week.” For more information regarding National Public Health Week in 2018 please call Director of Administration and Program Development Brian E. Rumpf, Esq., at 732-341-9700, ext. 7210. You can also visit the Health Department website at ochd. org or follow the Health Department at Twitter@OCpublichealth or like us on Facebook.
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OCEAN COUNTY – Calling all Ocean County teachers! Are you sick of fluorescent lights? Tired of cutting through the red tape to run a field trip? Learn to use the resources at hand to run your own outing. Most of Ocean County’s schools are located in some of the richest and most unique natural areas in the country. Get at least four teachers together and set up an appointment for a naturalist to come to your school and get you up to snuff on the
general ecology of the schoolyard. This program is not just for science teachers. Teachers of any discipline from art to math will fi nd practical applications for teaching in and about the environment. The naturalist can also answer questions and provide program ideas and curriculum resources. Contact Christopher Claus at 732-5065122, or cclaus@co.ocean.nj.us for more information or to set up an appointment.
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OCEAN COUNTY – Our 6th Annual Beach Ball–A-Palooza is rapidly approaching. The party is a huge sensation, doubling the crowd from the previous year. This event is a celebration for all ages to enjoy games, sports demonstrations, music, crafts, nature walks and limited boat tours. Jimmy and the Parrots will highlight the evening, named the best “Trop-Rock” band in the country. Non-profit groups are invited, free of
charge, to use this event as a fundraiser by providing various activities, information or food for this exciting evening. We are also accepting food and craft vendors for this special event for a small fee. This year’s Beach Ball-A-Palooza will take place on Friday, August 3. The party runs from 5-8:30 p.m. If you are interested in participating, please contact Lisa at 732506-9090 ext. 5951 or Loneill@co.ocean. nj.us.
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Understanding Dupytren’s Contracture By: Ashley Intile, OT, Hand Therapist
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ave you ever noticed a knot or lump located under the skin of your palm, causing your finger to bend inward, making it difficult to complete daily tasks such as buttoning your shirt, wearing gloves or reaching into your pocket? If so, you may be experiencing Dupytren’s Contracture.
• Overtime it may be difficult to lay your hand down flat.
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Palmar Fibromatosis, commonly known as Dupytren’s contracture, is a progressive condition that affects the layer of tissue that lies under the skin of your palm. The affected tissue called the palmar fascia, which covers the finger tendons thickens and shortens forming knots creating a thick cord that can pull one or more fingers into a bent position. The lumps or knots that form are uncomfortable to some people, however, rarely is it painful. Dupytren’s contracture mainly affects the ring and small finger, followed by the long finger, but it can occur in any digit. In many cases, both hands are affected, but each hand can be affected differently. CAUSES AND RISK FACTORS The cause for Dupytren’s contracture is unknown and there is no cure for this disease, however, the condition usually develops slowly and is nonlife threatening. The disease onset is seen in more middle-aged adults. It is shown to be more common in men than women and particularly those of Northern European descent. Certain things may make you more likely to develop Dupuytren’s contracture. They include: • • • • •
Drinking alcohol Diabetes Smoking Seizures Having a family history of Dupytren’s
• Thick cords may develop that feel like they are attached to the skin • One or more fingers bending or curling in toward the palm of the hand making it difficult to straighten. Occupational therapy can help treat your symptoms conservatively, however, because Dupytrens disease is a progressive disease the contracture cannot be changed unless there is some type of surgical intervention. In severe cases, various treatment options are available to straighten the finger. These options may include needles, injectable medicine, or surgery. After a surgical intervention is performed, occupational therapy is recommended to evaluate your condition, focus on helping individuals to maintain finger extension that was gained through the procedure performed and regaining functional use of your hand. In therapy a treatment plan will be designed specifically for you. The program will include specific therapeutic exercises to treat range of motion and strengthen any areas there may be a deficit. Treatment can include: • The therapist can fabricate a custom fabricated splint to the involve finger to maintain finger extension. This splint would be worn during activities throughout the day and at night. • Stretching and strengthening exercises in a pain- free range of motion to gain functional use of hand. • The therapist may use modalities such as therapeutic ultrasound, scar tissue massage, and moist heat to relieve pain and inflammation.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS • Lumps or knots start to form in the palm. The lumps may be tender to touch.
• Provide education on adaptive techniques and use of assistive devices to enhance functional abilities. Dupytrens Contracture can have a significant impact on all
your daily activities making them difficult to complete. Addressing this condition early can help slow the progression of the disease and have a better prognosis. At All-Care Physical Therapy, our Hand Therapist specialize in the treatment of Dupytrens and create custom fabricated splints. Contact your physician if you are experiencing
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OT HAND THERAPY IS PRACTICED IN FREEHOLD, JACKSON, WHITING, AND TOMS RIVER ASHLEY INTILE, OT Ashley Intile received her Bachelor’s of Psychology at Kean University in 2013. Following the completion of her undergraduate degree, she attended graduate school at Husson University in Maine and received her Master’s Degree of Science in Occupational Therapy in 2016. Ashley has completed clinical affiliations in areas of outpatient orthopedic rehab with a focus on hand therapy, inpatient rehabilitation, school-based pediatrics, and mental health. She also participated in treatment focused on constraintinduced movement therapy for children with hemiparesis, traumatic brain injury and pre-prosthetic training for upper extremity amputations. Ashley’s primarily focus is on upper extremity orthopedic care and supplementing her education with continuing education courses. Her ultimate goal is to become a Certified Hand Therapist.
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Oak Ridge Dental Group:
All The Services You Need, From The People You Trust By Michael Vandenberg Dr. Christopher Lillo of Oak Ridge Dental Group in Toms River knows what it feels like to be just another number in a generic facility. “I went to my own eye doctor, and the last three times I had different doctors and different nurses in there.” It’s time to get back to the days when you got treated well when you got treatment. With a friendly staff that greets you by name when you walk in and gives you the personalized care you deserve in a relaxed setting, complete with a fish tank and fireplace in the waiting room. Welcome to Oak Ridge Dental, where that kind of service is a permanent fixture. Oak Ridge Dental Group opened back in 1977 in its current home. There have never been other locations, only one tight-knit staff with very little turnover. “Everyone except the office manager has been here a minimum of ten years,”
Dr. Lillo pointed out. One of their receptionists, Peggy, has been welcoming patients to their office for 40 years! Dr. Lillo grew up in North Jersey and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania. He completed his residency at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch. He joined Oak Ridge Dental Group in 1995 when another dentist was retiring, and started running the show a few years later. Although he’s in charge, it’s very much a casual environment: there are no white coats. Instead, the staff goes out for special occasions and gets days off for their birthdays. By being family-oriented, they’re able to provide a personal touch for their patients. They’re fair in their pricing, take most PPO insurances, offer interest-free payment plans, and will even acknowledge your birthday when you come in for your appointment! They may be a small practice but Oak Ridge Dental
offers a well-rounded selection of dental services. Of course they offer cleanings, check-ups, and fillings, but they go beyond that as well. “What’s good about this office is that, between my hygienist and myself, we do all specialty work here. For example, we do extractions, we’ll do root canals, and my hygienist does deep scaling,” Dr. Lillo explained. When you come to Oak Ridge Dental, odds are you’ll get full treatment with the same people from start to finish. Oak Ridge Dental is really your one-stop shop for dental needs. Veneers? Check. Bridges and crowns? Absolutely. Dentures? Why not? Bonding? Sure. Oral cancer screenings? Of course. You might be surprised about some of the other services they provide. For instance, they offer Philips Zoom in-office whitening, which makes your teeth five to eight shades whiter in just an hour. For sleep apnea, they offer an oral appliance custom-f itted to your mouth. The device functions as a more comfortable alternative to the CPAP. It’s all part of an effort to really go the extra mile for their patients. You won’t feel r ushed here either: they’re ver y punct ual and always schedule enough time for each visit. And of course, Dr. Lillo is more than qualified thanks to his huge focus on continuing education courses. “We’re only required to do 40 hours every two years, but
Dr. Christopher Lillo I do at least 60 hours every year.” Thus he’s always up to date on the latest materials and advancements in the field of dentistry. The advanced skill set of Dr. Lillo, coupled with the environment of Oak Ridge Dental Group, is very much appreciated by their current patients. “No one loves going to see the dentist, let’s be honest,” he pointed out. However, there is more than one example of a patient who, after being scared of the dental experience for so
long, have given testimonials about the professional treatment they received during their visit from beginning to end. Everything is explained thoroughly and upfront, and they never push work on you. Perhaps most importantly, patients get to feel like they’re involved in the treatment plan. At Oak Ridge Dental, you’re in charge of your care and included in the decision-making process, as you should be. So call 732-341-1120 to
schedule an appointment with Dr. Lillo today! Oak Ridge Dental Group is located at 191 Highway 37 in Toms River. They have very flexible hours to fit your schedule, opening as early as 7am and closing as late as 8pm, depending on the day. Feel free to browse oakridgedentalnj. com for testimonials and more information on the many services they provide. Get the smile you deserve, from a smiling staff.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast
For the week of APRIL 14 - april 20 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Spending time with co-workers, friends and loved ones might be a prime motivating force in the week ahead. You may be tempted to fritter money away on lunches and others non-essentials. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Roses are red, violets are blue. A lot of flirting is going on around you. Although there may be plenty of social activities on your plate this week, avoid beginning serious new relationships. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Practice speaking the most diplomatic words to deal with people who are heavy-handed or domineering in the week to come. Display a talent for nurturing in your friendships and other relationships. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Keep a smile on your face in the week ahead even when people try to puncture your privacy. Avoid power struggles and the feeling of being manipulated by thinking for yourself. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Don’t start remodeling or new business projects in the week to come as your big ideas could outstrip your practical experience. You will need courage to fight off propaganda and negative influences. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Guard your tongue. Don’t discuss confidential matters in the week to come. Your good taste may exceed the depth of your wallet, but you will find a congenial someone to share the expenses.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): A congenial atmosphere fosters tolerant attitudes and friction may fall by the wayside. Flirtatiousness may lead to compelling attractions but wait until late-week to act on them. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In the week to come it might be brought to your attention that even your well-known stamina has some limits. Rely upon trusted companions and your own sterling reputation to see you through. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Keep your pennies in your pocket. In the upcoming week you may be tempted to make investments or spend a great deal of money. Hold off as a passing passion will evaporate quickly. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Put your big business and financial plans on hold. You might be obsessed about something or something, but it just won’t work out if you start it in the first half of the week. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Give those in charge the benefit of the doubt. Forgive past transgressions but don’t enter into any new agreements or binding contracts this week. Be willing to lend a sympathetic ear. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): One good turn deserves another. Don’t be shy about granting favors for friends or partners as this week unfolds and you will find that your good deeds are reciprocated in kind.
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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Go Bananas! It’s Always The Right Time Of Year For This Frozen Treat By Wolfgang Puck I know fans of frozen desserts that will go out in a snowstorm for a scoop of their favorite flavor. If you love ice cream, you’ll eat it no matter what the weather is like. So, even though summer is still months away, it’s ice cream season now (and always). The same doesn’t always go for ice cream flavors based on fruit. Sure, you can go into the supermarket or a big-chain ice cream shop and get strawberry or cherry ice cream any time of year, even though those flavors depend on late-spring or early-summer fruit. But, for the best homemade fruit-flavored ice cream, I prefer to use fresh, in-season produce. One particular fruit, though, is reliable virtually any time of year: the banana. Grown in the humid tropics, bananas are always in season and almost never disappoint you; unless, that is, all you can find are green bananas, which will still ripen to brown-speckled yellow skins within three to four days. I love to use bananas to make ice cream, because the fruit itself has a smooth, creamy consistency already very much like that of the frozen dessert itself. And they become so sweet when fully ripened that you need to add very little sugar to sweeten the ice cream mixture itself. In fact, the bananas even benefit from a hint of sour tanginess from a generous dollop of sour cream to balance out the fruit’s sugars To get the fullest, sweetest banana flavor in the recipe for my banana sour cream ice cream, you must make absolutely certain that you use very ripe bananas; so ripe, in fact, that their skins are uniformly brown, with barely a hint of yellow. Start by buying the ripest-looking bananas you can find in the market. To speed up ripening, detach those you plan to use from whatever bunch you’ve purchased, and put them in a loosely closed brown paper bag at room temperature. The bag will contain the ethylene gas bananas naturally emit as they ripen, speeding up the process. You can even boost the process by adding to the bag an apple or a tomato, both of which also give off ethylene. In addition to the sour cream in my recipe, I also enhance the banana flavor by including touches of two other compatible flavors: mellow honey and earthy, slightly astringent walnut extract. The result is a surprisingly complex-tasting yet still mild, even soothing treat. What could be better? Add to each serving a generous drizzle of my simple bittersweet chocolate sauce. The result is like having a fantastic chocolate-covered frozen banana in a bowl! BANANA SOUR CREAM ICE CREAM Makes about 1 1/2 quarts (1/2 L) 8 large egg yolks 1/2 cup (125 mL) sugar 2 cups (500 mL) milk
2 cups (500 mL) heavy cream 1 vanilla bean, carefully split lengthwise with a sharp knife 4 overripe bananas, skins very covered in brown spots 1/4 cup (65 mL) sour cream 2 tablespoons mild honey 1 teaspoon walnut extract Simple bittersweet chocolate sauce (recipe follows) In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar. In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, cream and vanilla bean. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then remove from the heat. While whisking the egg yolk-sugar mixture continuously, slowly pour about a third of the hot milk-cream mixture into the yolk mixture. Then, stir in the remaining milk-cream mixture. Return the mixture to the saucepan and place over low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Rest a fine-meshed wire sieve over a large, cold bowl. Pour the hot cream-yolk mixture through the sieve. In a food processor fitted with the stainless-steel blade, combine peeled bananas, sour cream, honey, and walnut extract. Process until smoothly pureed, stopping as needed to scrape down the bowl. Pulse in a little of the creamyolk mixture to liquefy the banana mixture; then, stir the banana mixture into the creamyolk mixture until smooth. Cover the bowl and refrigerate until cold, 1 to 2 hours. Transfer the mixture to an ice-cream machine and free following the manufacturer’s instructions. Serve with simple bittersweet chocolate sauce. SIMPLE BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE SAUCE Makes about 3 cups (750 mL) 2 cups (500 mL) heavy cream 10 ounces (300 g) good-quality bittersweet chocolate, 65 percent to 70 percent cacao, chopped Pour the cream into a large saucepan and bring just to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently and taking care not to let the cream boil over. Put the chocolate in a heatproof mixing bowl. Pour the boiling cream over the chocolate. Let stand so the hot cream softens the chocolate, about 1 minute. Carefully stir with a whisk to blend the sauce, carefully scraping down the bowl sides occasionally. Use the sauce immediately. Transfer any leftover sauce or all of it, if you like, to a covered container and refrigerate for up to several days. Rewarm gently in a double boiler or in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over very low heat.
(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2017 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.
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