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NRC To Host Fundraisers Planned For Public Hearing Wunder Wiener Owner On Oyster Creek Decommissioning By Kimberly Bosco LACEY – The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) announced that they will hold a public meeting to discuss the Post-Shutdown Decommissioning Activities Report (PSDAR) and to receive comments from the public. The meeting will be held on July 17 from 6-9 p.m. at the Community Hall in Lacey Township, 101 North Main Street, Forked River. On May 21, the NRC received the PSDAR for the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station. The PSDAR includes the site-specific decommissioning cost estimate, an overview of Exelon Generation’s plans for decommissioning, a schedule, projected costs, and environmental impacts for Oyster Creek. (NRC - See Page 14)
–Photo by Chris Lundy The Beachwood Fire Department sends their best wishes. By Chris Lundy BEACHWOOD – In the difficult times following the tragic crash that hospitalized the owner of der Wunder Wiener, the family can see just how much of an impact the man has
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By Chris Lundy JERSEY SHORE – The State Department of Environmental Protection has created a new web site that will inform bathers of potential closures due to high bacteria counts. The DEP’s Cooperative Coastal Monitoring Program has created njbeaches. org, an interactive website where people can see the status of their favorite beaches. There’s a map of the state, with little circles where the water is being monitored on the east coast from Monmouth to Cape May counties. The circles are color-coded to denote if the beach is open, closed, or if there’s an advisory. If you zoom in on the map, you can click on the beach and find out what the bacteria count was. Although the DEP said that there are 180 ocean and 35 bay monitoring stations along the coast, there are also some more inland. There are several along the Toms River, such as in Ocean Gate, Pine Beach, and Beachwood. There’s one on the Brick side of the Metedeconk River. There are two on the Point Pleasant side of the Manasquan River. There’s one at the L Street beach in Belmar, on the Shark River. The rest are on the ocean or bay from Keansburg to Cape May Point. There is also a field guide of what people might find at the beach, from jellyfish to balls of grease that harden after being (Beach - See Page 14)
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Continued From Page 1 iconic hot dog truck on Route 9 in Berkeley. On the morning of June 11, LaCrosse was inside the truck when an SUV heading south on 9 left the roadway and crashed into it. The 74-year-old was taken to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, where he still remains. His son Jerry LaCrosse and his niece Charissa Fromm started a GoFundMe page to bring in money for the family (gofundme. com/gerald-lacrosse039s-huge-losshelp). The food truck was his livelihood, and they are unsure if it can be rebuilt. Fromm said he has been making slow progress. As of press time, he was released from intensive care. There were a few times he was almost taken off the ventilator, but something prevented it. Finally, in a “Father’s Day miracle,” he was able to come off of it six days after the crash. He is talking a little and eating a little, so these are steps in the right direction, but he’s not out of the woods yet. “It shows what a determined, strong fighter he is,” she said. “We’re hoping that strength and spirit will help him get through this,” she said. Sadly, this is not the first situation like this that the LaCrosse family has had to endure. In 1988, Gerry and Beverly lost their 19-year-old daughter, Desere, in another senseless crash. Seaside Heights police had been in pursuit of a vehicle they were trying
to pull over for a broken headlight, when the vehicle collided with hers, according to an interview with Gerald LaCrosse in The New York Times. “It makes you wonder why so much tragedy has hit their family,” Fromm said. “The fi rst day in the waiting room was like a terrible flashback.” How To Help Fromm said the family is amazed and immensely grateful at the outpouring of support that has come from the community. Not just financial support, but the kindness that people have shown them has really touched their hearts. If you want to help contribute to the family’s medical bills, there are two ways to do so. Two local PBAs, Berkeley Local 237 and Beachwood-Pine Beach Local 253, will be setting up a trailer on the Wunder Wiener’s location and selling hot dogs, chips, and drinks. The trailer will be there on July 5, 6, and 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proceeds from those sales will go to the family. They will also be taking donations there. “While we will never be able to duplicate his skills, we will certainly try our best to get close,” the flyer read. Fromm’s GoFundMe can be found a t g of u n d m e . c o m /g e r a l d - l a c r o s s e039s-huge-losshelp. As of press time, it had raised approximately $10,000. After the GoFundMe was started, Fromm
–Photo courtesy GoFundMe Gerald and Beverly LaCrosse inside the truck in this file photo. said she saw a lot of support coming in from all over. It’s been shared online more than 1,000 times. People she doesn’t know are leaving comments about visiting the eatery and wanting to give back. Everyone seems to have a memory about the food truck and about LaCrosse. It reminds her of the movie “It’s A Wonderful Life.” “The whole town is coming together and supporting this man who has done so much for his community,” she said. “Gerry is like George Bailey.”
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Crash Investigation The driver of the SUV, Mark Poplawski, 52, of Forked River, suffered minor head and neck injuries. Meanwhile, the destroyed building was removed from the site. Anyone with information pertaining to the crash is asked to reach out to Detective Michael Riccardelli at 732-341-1132 ext. 2136 or Patrolman Michael Bulwinski at 732-341-1132 ext. 2125. Callers don’t need to give their name.
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President, Others Should Disclose Private Business Transactions with Foreign Entities Capitol Comments Senator Robert Menendez
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act
(NDAA) that would require the President, Vice President and Cabinet Members who review the impact of foreign investment in the United States on our national security, to disclose
every 90 days all private business transactions with foreign entities. Current disclosure requirements for the Cabinet Members who ser ve on the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), as well as the President, do not provide for transparency regarding potential conflicts of interest related to transactions under committee review.
“Right now, the American people have no way of knowing whether decisions made by administration officials regarding foreign investment in the U.S. are inf luenced by their own personal business interests or our national security interest,” said Sen. Menendez. “My amendment is about simple transparency. It says to those making decisions about our national security: If your private company is
doing business with foreign entities, disclose it. If you don’t want to disclose it, divest your holdings or put them in a blind trust.” The Secretaries of Treasury, State, Homeland Security, Defense, Commerce and Energy, the Attorney General, U.S. Trade Representative, and the Office of Science & Technology Policy are statutory members of CFIUS. While CFIUS makes a recommendation to
the President on the national security implications of a foreign investment, only the President him/herself can make a determination to block a potentially threatening investment. The amendment is co-sponsored by Senators Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), Mark Warner (D-Va.), Ron Wyden (Ore.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Patty Murray (D-Wash.).
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TRENTON – New Jersey Secretary of State Tahesha Way released the following statement disagreeing with the U.S. Supreme C o u r t ’s 5 - 4 r u l i n g i n Husted v. A. Philip Randolph Institute, upholding Ohio’s voter registration purge policy: “I f i nd t he Supre me Court ruling in this case troubling. Allowing voters to be removed because they missed voting in a single election cycle is discriminatory. Regardless
of today’s decision, New Jersey will continue the important work of protecting voters’ rights.” The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Ohio’s process for removing individuals from voter rolls in the state is legal, going against voting rights groups who had argued that the state ignored protections for voters outlined under federal law. The groups argued that the state’s purge process, which could be initiated after a voter missed
a single federal election, violated the National Voter Registration Act. At the heart of this case is a 1994 Ohio state law that authorizes the Secretary of State to implement a “supplementary process” to remove voters who go two years without voting activities (e.g. voting and/ or updating their personal contact information) and sendi ng those voters a notice. If that notice is not returned or the voter does not vote in the subsequent four years, then that voter is automatically struck from the rolls. Independent analysis has found this policy to be especially harmful to at-risk Ohioans, people of color, veterans and students.
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F EATURED L ETTER Be Wary Of North Korea While not a fan of President Trump I give him credit for opening the door to a more peaceful relationship with North Korea. Perhaps dictators respond best when confronted by strength. However, many in both political parties are concerned too much was given with little in return: the end of war games with ally South Korea, possible withdrawal of our troops (with the sudden excuse of being too costly), as well as immediately declaring North Korea is no longer a nuclear threat despite having not eliminated a single nuclear weapon. Of equal concern is how murderers such as Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin are treated so benignly while longtime allies are insulted and humiliated. We all hope this time North Korea will not repeat its history of broken pledges to denuclearize thus requiring we continue to maintain our security advantage. Past history with tyrants has not always resulted in peace but, if anything, greater danger and threats. Neville C h a mb e rl i n r e t u r ne d from talks with Hitler declaring “peace in our time.” While talking of
peace with imperial Japan, Pearl Harbor was bombed. The allies ceded East Germany to Stalin and for decades we experienced a cold war often dangerously close to a hot one. Nixon was cheered for opening the door to Communist China only to see that nation grow so powerful it has become an economic and diplomatic challenge to America. Clinton had Arafat and Rabin shake hands but the promise of Mideast peace was followed by the birth of terrorists such as Hamas and Hezbollah. Our joyful overthrow of Iraq’s Saddam Hussein, replaced by a moderate but weak government, lead to the rise of Islamic Fundamentalists who attacked us on 9/11 and continue as a threat. The recent pact with Iran is denounced by President Trump as the worst ever as it secretly continues to develop its nuclear potential. Not only must we remember that if we fail to learn from history we are doomed to repeat it but President Kennedy warned that “Those who foolishly sought power, by riding the back of the tiger, ended up inside.” Seymour Brotman Manchester
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Letters To The Editor TV News, Weather Skips Us I saw Comcast cable should replace “News 12 NJ” and “The Weather Channel.” We need news and weather channels covering midsouth Jersey, that being between Toms River and Atlantic City. “News 12 NJ” doesn’t know that towns, roads, and people exist here. We rarely get any coverage of anything in our area. “The Weather Channel” ignores the northeast and the “Local weather on the eights” is rarely seen on any time, especially on the weekends! Texas, California, Hawaii, southern states and those west of the Mississippi River is all they know, except of course, “Ice Road Truckers,” “Highway Through Hell,” “Think You Can Survive,” and the like. We only get coverage here when a hurricane or extremely bad storm is off our coast. I say we need previous channel 101 for local weather and a South Jersey, maybe Atlantic County, news channel! Donald G. Calvert Barnegat
Lacey Students Received Good Gun Training Eytan Weber wrote a letter to you which you published in the June 9 edition of the Souther n Ocean Times. The safety class that was described sounded pretty good to me, handing a pistol to a young student can take away the curiosity that often leads to a bad incident. The safety officer was obviously trying to overcome the fear that we all experience when we pick up a firearm for the first time. Teaching students how a firearm works is necessary if one wants to safely check that a gun is not loaded. The statistics on gunshot deaths are skewed. The idea that he can collect guns
Letters To The Editor from everyone he can talk expansion and exiting lanes. but a few said they wished to is a bad idea. We cannot get guns out of the hands of the bad guys by a voluntary collection. With due respect to the Rutgers School of Nursing, I am sure that the gun safety class covered proper gun storage; it is such an important subject. The fact that students may handle guns when no adults are present cries out for teaching everyone that guns are not toys and must be handled carefully and safely. Weber is uninfor med and misguided. He cannot eliminate all guns and his blindfolded approach to keeping kids safe from guns is dangerous, ignorant, wrong, and useless. A poor approach when “children’s lives are on the line.” Thank you for your attention on this controversial and important subject. Anthony Finn Lacey
Parkway Reconstruction Still Impacting Locals It has been over five and a half years since the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) began the destruction of the area of the Garden State Parkway between mile post 95 and 89. This negatively impacted the lives of thousands of Brick, Howell and Lakewood residents. With the destruction and creation of many of the exits they lined the pockets of lobbyists, power brokers and some politicos. The new exiting ramps and the roadway expansion of the Garden State Parkway is a financial windfall for the insiders and bureaucrats that run those Big Government Bureaucracies like the NJTA. The NJTA has said they did not expand the Parkway and move the roadway closer to the homes in Evergreen Woods but this is semantics used in a manner that distorts the true meaning of roadway
A lane that begins north of the southbound mile marker 103.0 ends in its last half mile as a lane that exits into the Exit 91 toll booths cannot truly be called an exiting ramp by any normal, honest definition. If they were being honest they would have done the “RIGHT” thing five years ago. What is needed on the Garden State Parkway adjacent to Evergreen Woods, Primrose Gardens, Greenbriar, Birchwood Park, Sutton Village and other places in Brick Township is increased forestation as well as a 14foot pollution, safety and noise wall to curtail some of the damage caused by the illegal actions of the commissioners of the New Jersey Turnpike Authority. Over the past years, it has been brought to the attention of the NJTA, the statehouse, the county government and the Township Council here in Brick that the illegal actions of the NJTA on the Garden State Parkway have caused harm to the residents. Many studies brought before the council and the NJTA have shown how the toxins associated with the Garden State Parkway traffic have caused a variety of health ailments, but nothing moves the powerful greed-driven commissioners, directors and lobbyists of the New Jersey Turnpike Authority. The one benefit I have received over the last 65 months, speaking before the council, is that I have met many people who I did not know before and people I have may not have spoken to in many years. These new and former associations have been created by the inaction of the NJTA because over that period hundreds of people have stopped to talk to me about the problems they have had since the NJTA committed to this project without concern for our citizens. Many have stated that they could never stand up before the council and speak up against the government inaction. All
me well and can’t believe I have the stamina to continually show the council the problems associated with the destruction. Even today, I again was stopped by two people and told they watch me on TV and said they are happy I go before the council because they would have given up a long time ago. I told them, that is what governments and bureaucracies do. They drag things out, they ignore problems and they hope you go away. It is a well-used technique that works more of ten than not and when it doesn’t completely work then the governments and bureaucracies appease in part. The NJTA tried that a few years ago with a small group of trees planted in Evergreen Woods but that hardly helped the residents of EverGreen Woods and did nothing for the thousands of other residents. Often people say that the people in government will never stand up and fight with you because they will say they are volunteers (despite having health benefits or other compensation). In reality, some of this is true. Remember the first council that existed during the initial destruction? They said if the NJTA didn’t do the “right thing” they would stand here with the people and once they were out of office, they disappeared. I always mention that our local government tries to help. I usually get the feedback that they would rather talk about getting a meal in some restaurant, or attend a play, or march in a parade than they would stand up and speak out, as well as take legal action against the Big Business - Big Government Cartel. A wall and increased forestation is the minimum that is needed but the thousands of impacted citizens can’t do it while the more influential just sit back and smile. John Sluka Brick
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BERKELEY – The Central Regional Alumni Association’s (CRAA) 11th Annual Golf Outing was held at Cedar Creek Golf Course in Bayville on Thursday, May 24. The weather cooperated for an absolutely gorgeous day of golf. The funds raised at this event allows for a continuation of a 14 year tradition of offering scholarships to graduating seniors from the school, as well as support for our Special Olympics and JROTC. Scholarship winners for this year included the following students: Noor Abdelaziz, Sydney Vanlew, Trevor Barber, Jalynn Pagano, Renee Castrovilly, and Isabella Gural. The CRAA Scholarship this year was $7,000, bringing our year to date total to over $43,000! We would like to offer many thanks to our
sponsors and golf committee for their continued support of our efforts. Special thanks to Ron Donnerstag, “BEAT THE PRO”, Key Harbor Marina, for a 2018 Nautistar boat for the HOLE IN ONE, Anne Marie Lieter,LMT, for our MASSAGE ON HOLE 7, and our hard working “Golf Committee” members. Alumni golfers enjoyed a delicious luncheon at Yesterday’s Restaurant in Bayville, where a prize raffle was held. Many great prizes were raffled, including new golf clubs, sports memorabilia, golf foursomes and alumni wear. Please keep in mind, the CRAA needs your help to continue these events. Please consider joining us and giving us a helping hand. Please go to our website and submit your email address for continued updates at crhsaa.org.
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–Photo courtesy Berkeley Township Elementary School BERKELEY – Sixth grade students from Berkeley Township Elementary School traveled to the NJ School of Conservation at Stokes State Forest for a three day trip during the week of June 4, 2018 - June 8, 2018. This trip promotes leadership, self- con-
fidence and teamwork. Students partake in a variety of activities, including archery, fishing, boating and hiking. Students learn an appreciation for nature as they explore trails and search for wildlife. Berkeley Township School District has participated in this adventure for over 50 years.
Central Regional Boys Basketball Summer Camp
BERKELEY – Join the Central Regional Boys Basketball Summer Camp on June 24 -26 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Central Regional High School. The camp is for grades 2-8. The cost is $100 per camper. If you sign up with a buddy, you can take $10 off. If you attend Mike Casale Baseball
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Observers look for debris, algae, or other signs that mark whether the water is healthy or not. There are also sensors on the plane to detect unhealthy conditions. There have been fewer advisories issued so far this year than last year, he said. Stormwater runoff is a major cause of this bacterium. A heavy rainfall will often lead to high bacteria counts. The rain washes waste into the waterways, and then the bacteria flourish. Unfortunately, with the amount of development along the shore, this will always be an issue. Another issue is if there is damage with a municipality’s sewerage infrastructure. And that leads into why the tests are done on Monday, despite most people going to the beach on the weekend. If a beach gets a green light on Monday, it’s not tested for the rest of the week. A lot could happen in a few days. But the influx of tourists on the weekend taxes a town’s sewerage system, Friedman said. Leaks would cause bacteria to grow, and that would be detected on a Monday. The DEP also promoted these tips for safe swimming: • Swim near a lifeguard. • Never swim alone. • If you are caught in a rip current, remember to swim parallel to the shore. • Avoid sandbars, drop-off areas, or fast currents. • Be aware of your surroundings. • Protect yourself from the sun. The web site does not record dangerous conditions, such as rip tides, that might also close the beach. However, there is a link on rip currents from that site. It also notes that local authorities can also close the beaches at any times at their own discretion.
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Continued From Page 1 poured down drains. The water is being tested for enterocci, bacteria found in human and animal waste. The bacteria, in and of itself, is not harmful, said Bruce Friedman, director of the DEP’s Division of Water Monitoring and Standards. It appears naturally in our own bodies. He said that the presence of a lot of that bacteria indicates that there’s waste in the water. Where there’s smoke, there’s fire. The federal standard for this bacteria is 110 colony forming units per 100 ml, Friedman said. However, New Jersey’s tests are a bit more stringent, sending up a yellow flag for 104 units per 100 ml. Tests are done on Monday, and results are back the next day. If it hits 104 or more, then an advisory is issued for that beach. The little circle on the map turns from green to yellow. The beach can still remain open. Any beach that has an advisory from Monday gets tested again on Tuesday, Friedman said. This time, though, instead of just testing the one spot, they test 150 feet in three directions out into the water. If the bacteria count is still more than 104, then the beach is closed. Yellow turns to red. That beach will then be tested every day, going out an additional 150 feet each day. Once the numbers drop below 104, the beach is re-opened. Generally speaking, bay beaches close more frequently than ocean beaches, he said. Ocean beaches have more tidal flow, which washes out anything harmful. In addition to water tests, there are flights that are taken over the water every day except Wednesday during the beach season.
Continued From Page 1 While the public meeting is to gauge the response from the public on the report, the NRC requests that comments that are not provided during the meeting be submitted in writing by September 10, 2018. You may submit comments by:
Partnership Specialist Position Available
BERKELEY – Berkeley Township is pleased to share an exciting job opportunity! The Census Bureau is accepting applications for the Partnership Specialist position. This is a Work at Home position, based in New Jersey Do you enjoy meeting people and engaging with the community? Partnership Specialists develop partnerships within their assigned geographic area with state and local government leaders, community-based organizations, faith-based groups, schools, media outlets,
businesses and other grassroots entities in communities. These relationships will be critical in our efforts to break down enumeration barriers in support of the 2020 Census. The announcement will close on Friday, August 3, 2018. Interested individuals can view the announcement and apply here: • External candidates apply here: usajobs. gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/498471100 • Internal candidates apply here: usajobs. gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/498470000
Meet And Greet
SEASIDE PARK – Council Member Ray Amabile will host an open meet and greet on the first Tuesday of every month from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in Borough Hall. Residents are encouraged to stop by, say hello, and enjoy a cup of coffee with Amabile.
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678)
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Often it’s obvious when it’s time to replace something — your smartphone’s screen is cracked, your vacuum smells weird. But how do you know when to upgrade your hearing devices? Here are five surefire signs you’re due for some fresh tech. Not Working Right: You do all the recommended maintenance, but things just don’t seem right. You replace the batteries, they drain quickly; you change the wax guards, it still sounds weak and muffled. The occasional repair is one thing, but regular malfunction or repair means it might be time to replace the devices. Costly Repairs: If your devices are older, getting them repaired could be costly because the parts are scarce or your model is discontinued. Sometimes fixing your devices costs so much that it makes more sense to replace them. Change in Hearing: Despite helping your hearing loss with technology, your hearing might continue to change over time — due to age, loud sounds, or other health issues. Often we can adjust the settings on your devices to accommodate
those hearing changes, but sometimes the changes are enough that a different level of technology is required. Change in Lifestyle: We decide with you which technology is best for you based on your hearing lifestyle, but when your lifestyle changes, your technology should as well. Did you take up a sport? You’ll probably be sweating, so you’ll need something moisture resistant, plus an accessory to dehumidify your devices. Did you switch from an office job to something outdoors? You’re likely exposed to a different level of noise now. Change in Technology: New models with new features are introduced into the market all the time. You might not even realize just how far tech has advanced — better filtering of background noise, more pinpoint fi ne-tuning capabilities, even streaming sound from your smartphone to your hearing aids. High-tech hearing is an upgrade away. Think it might be time for an upgrade? Contact us today to schedule a complimentary consultation and tech demo! We can be reached at 732-818-3610 or visit us at www.gardenstatehearing.com
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
6 Quick Ways To Relieve Itchy Red Eyes By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
My eyes are driving me crazy and I thought I’d share what I know with you in case you are feeling the same way right about now. For me, it’s a triple hit from the smoke generated by fi res nearby in Colorado, the ragweed pollen and some drywall dust kicked up when I demo’d a fi replace in my new home. Here’s a sample of what I’ve been doing to tame the red so that people stop asking if I was up all night drinking, lol, which I was not I assure you! I can’t list everything here due to space considerations, so if you’d like the complete list of my home remedies, sign up for my newsletter at suzycohen.com and I’ll email it to you on Tuesday. 1. Dry up. Take an oral antihistamine such as Loratadine (Claritin). I am taking about a half tablet daily with a natural supplement which I’ll tell you about in my longer article at my website. Now that you’ve got your antihistamine on board, proceed to step 2. 2. Wash your eyes. Irrigate your eye with saline and a sterile eye cup. Your local pharmacy, department store or online e-tailer has Bausch & Lomb’s brand of “eye wash” or “irrigating eye wash” or a similar brand of saline that comes with an eye cup. You do not want contact lens cleaner, you want to basically rinse your eye out. It’s similar to opening your eye underwater in a pool, you just have to do it.
3. Apply a cold compress. Take a clean washcloth, dip it in ice water and wring out, then apply. I like to take them and fold the washcloth in half, then roll it up tightly. The ends of the washcloth will now ‘fit’ into your eye socket, and it is such sweet relief! Be intelligent and apply sparingly, you just want to cool your eye for a few seconds, don’t hurt yourself. 4. Get the red out. You can choose what you like, or can afford. I use various ones including Zaditor because this lasts 12 hours, and contains a histamine blocker only (Ketotifen), whereas most eye drops contain an antihistamine as well as a vasoconstrictor. If you’re looking for that type of combination, try Opcon or Visine, or their store-brand generic equivalents which will save you money. 5. Lie down and breathe. Buy an eye pillow, preferably unscented and put it in the freezer for 15 minutes. You can always store yours in there, that’s what I do. Put it on your eyes and just breathe. Mmm. 6. Look like a diva. Cucumber slices on the eyelids… you see this all the time in spa pictures and the reason is that cucumbers reduce eye inf lammation and they’ll temporarily hide the fact that you pulled an all-nighter last night, played with your neighbor’s cat or went horseback riding through ragweed. You can apply them topically, or better yet, juice cucumbers along with some carrots and celery and drink it.
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Dear Joel, Why are men so irritating in the bathroom! My husband always leaves his whiskers in the sink, never puts the seat down, and throws wet towels on the floor. It drives me mad! He also swears he doesn’t drink out of cartons in the refrigerator, but I catch him all the time. And he puts empty bottles back, like I’m supposed to consider them a prize when I fi nd them. These little things get me upset all day. Can you ask the men to stop doing things like that. Answer I think you did a pretty good job yourself. I don’t know why some men behave that way, but I learned a long time ago that there is truth in the phrase ‘Happy Wife, Happy Life’. To the fellow
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Rentals – 1 BR/1BA & 2 BR/1.5BA homes. Homestead Run 55+ Community Clubhouse, Pool, Activities - Toms River. www.homesteadrun. com. Call 732-370-2300. (26)
Silver Ridge Clubhouse Flea Market first Saturday of every month. For more info call 848-251-3329. (t/n)
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 (23)
Furnished Home - 2BR. Ortley Beach. AC. Newly renovated. Rare yearly rented on island. 1 1/2 blocks to ocean. $1,500 monthly, security plus utilities. 732-793-2108. (26)
Real Estate LVW - Move in ready. Remodeled Strafford for sale by owner. $176,900. Gas heat, HW floors, maplewood cabinets. Call 646-330-7152. (25)
Mobile For Sale Mobile Home For Sale - Located at West Bay Village, Manahawkin off of Rt. 9, 1988, manufactured by Kropf, 12 X 35, 420 sq. ft., 1 BA, 1 BR with walk-in closet & extra door to bathroom, Kit/LR combo, screened porch, deck off slider in LR, private street. Needs work. Asking $1,000. Offers considered. Call 908-638-5099. (27)
Boat For Sale 2004 Hydrosport - 23ft walk around. Seldom used boat in good shape. Needs new engine. Asking $7,000/OBO. 732-801-1184 for information. (27)
Auto For Sale 2003 Chrysler 300M - Garaged. All recommended maintenance. Looks and runs like new. 609-339-0069. (26)
Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, bric-a-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-abrac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n)
A lady from Italy, living in either Toms River or Brick - We spoke recently about you helping me with cooking, ironing, etc. I lost your telephone number. Please call Cynthia at 732-899-3661 or 201-960-0222. (26)
Help Wanted Micromedia looking for a high-energy account rep to sell print and online advertising in Ocean County. Competitive base, bonuses & company benefits. Successful applicant should possess good communication skills & a desire to grow with the company. E-Mail resumes to jallentoff@jersey shoreonline.com. EOE. (t/n) HHA / CNA - PRIVATE (with or without) active license. Toms River. Adult male care for weekends, Fri. Sat. Sun. 7-9 a.m. and 7-8 p.m. (9 hrs). Must be reliable. $13. hr to start. Cell: 941-726-4360. (26) Bartender needed for Mantoloking From time to time. Please call 732-8993661 or 201-960-0222 Cynthia. (26) PT Church Secretary - Christ Lutheran Church, Whiting, is looking for a part time church secretary, 15 hours per week (five hours a day, on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday). The candidate must have strong computing, organizational, and verbal & written communication skills, and be familiar with desktop publishing software. Interested candidates may email their resume and a cover letter to the pastor at jfranciswatson@gmail.com. (27) AVIAN, LLC - is seeking a Program Analyst to handle Risk Management and execute a newly revised Risk, Issue and Opportunity (RIO) process in a NAVAIR program office. For full job description, please visit our website at www.avianllc. com. Position ID # 1543. (29) 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 732-505-8000 today. (t/n)
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)
Services PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Over 5 decades of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. See our 2018 specials on our website. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Make up - Eye liner, eye shadow, perfume, lipstick, lip line, etc. Avon products. Call 732-788-7986. (29) All in 1 General Contracting/Handyman Services - All phases of interior and exterior repair,improvments,renovation. From A-Z ,big or small,we do it all. Call Clark 732-850-5060. Lic #13VH06203500. (30) Sell Avon - Be own boss. Set your own hours. Call 732-788-7986. (29) Cleaning Services - Good prices. Call 732-788-7986. (26) Landscape Services - Clean ups, dethatching, mulch & stone beds trimming, planting, & tearouts & more Call with needs 732-678-8681. (19) Super Natural Painting - Interior, exterior, custom painting, powerwashing. 20 years experience. Free estimates. Honest, dependable. D.P. 848992-4108. References available. (32)
Aluminum Installer to build Sunrooms - and screenrooms in Ocean County. 5 years experience minimum. Will not train. Call Porch King 609-607-0008. (t/n)
Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) Dee’s Cleaning Service - Cleaning homes like yours since 1994. Senior discounts. References provided upon request. Insured. Call Dee 732-552-6633. (25)
Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (29)
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 732363-5530 or email your resume to dtomsriver2nj2@goddardschools.com.
CASH PAID!! - LP records, stereos, turntables, musical instruments, guitar, saxophone, cassettes, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115. (35)
Experienced Landscaper - Who has experience in all areas of residential landscaping. 30-40 hours a week. No lawn cutting. Own transportation. Brick 732-678-7584. (t/n)
U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) 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) 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)
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. (37) C a r p e n t e r s - Wi t h e x p e r i ence and valid driver’s license. Call 732-657-9000. (27)
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Painting - By neat, meticulous craftsman who will beat any written estimate. Interior/exterior. Free estimate. Fully insured. 732506-7787, 646-643-7678. (28)
All Around Yard And Home Maintenance – Outdoor, indoor work done to your satisfaction. Cleaning, home repairs, yard upgrades, etc. References upon request. Very diligent. Fair estimates. Eddie Zsoka 732-608-4781. (31)
Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725. (32)
Electrician - Licensed/Insured. Will do the jobs the big guys don’t want. Free estimates, senior discount. Call Bob 732608-7702. LIC #12170. (40)
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. (27)
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)
Need A Ride - Airports, cruise, A.C., doctors. Save $$$. Senior discounts. Tom. Save ad. 551-427-0227. (40) Paint Your Rooms - Fast, clean, neat. Starting at $50 per room. Exteriors, powerwashing. 609994-7507 leave message. (25)
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. (29)
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How To Recognize Subtle Signs Of Domestic Abuse
By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - Every minute some 20 people are physically abused by an intimate partner in this country, and one in three women and one in four men have been victims of some form of physical violence in their lifetime, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV). Intimate partner violence accounts for 15 percent of all violent crime, and women between the ages of 18 and 24 are most at risk. Not all abusers are men, said Debbie Galletta, a licensed clinical social worker and program director at Dottie’s House, a transitional housing facility in Brick designed to aid women and children who have survived domestic violence. “It’s not always a partner - sometimes it could be a mother or a brother, but the majority are intimate partners,” she said. Abuse isn’t always physical, oftentimes it’s emotional or financial, and women don’t realize it’s abusive behavior, but coercive control is the underlying motive. Emotional abusers humiliate, insult, put down, threaten, rebuke and control the victim, and keeps them on a short leash, that affects the victim’s self-esteem, which the abuser hopes will make the victim more dependent
on them. Over time, emotional abuse can erode the victim’s joy, sense of well-being and mental health. Financial abuse is not always obvious to an outsider, but there is shame attached for the woman who has to account for every penny she spends, or ask for money to purchase basic necessities, even if she is the breadwinner in the relationship. “Physical abuse is obvious, but if it’s emotional or financial abuse it might not feel like it’s abuse, especially if they grew up with it,” Galletta said. It’s only through education, such as marriage counseling, that a woman might realize that her partner’s controlling behavior is a form of abuse, she said. According to Karen Kirton, who is a case manager at Dottie’s House, many women say, “I know he was controlling with money, and he would put me down and call me names,” but they didn’t identify that behavior as abuse. While each case is unique and each victim has varying amounts of support, Kirton said, it’s important to reach out to any resources she has. If a woman is in an abusive relationship, she could first seek support from friends, family
and professionals, Galletta said. When there’s no housing available with family or friends, an abuse victim could reach out to social services, who might put the victim up in a motel for a period of time until she can find an affordable apartment, Kirton said. Victims could call a national hotline at 800799-HELP (7233) where highly-trained advocates are available 24/7 and have information on available resources. “Oftentimes, a woman might return to her abuser because she has no means to take care of herself. She has no vehicle, no money, no job skills, and she might think, ‘Maybe he’ll change,’ ” Kirton said. “It’s better than living in the street.” If there are children involved, they have their own issues, Galletta said. Many have experienced some kind of trauma and children as young as two can mimic the abuser’s behavior. Children need counseling to break the cycle and educate them, and sometimes child protective services gets involved. If the abuser is the victim’s mother, the victim made need help in managing that relationship on her terms, and to step away when she needs to step away, Galletta said. Emotional, spiritual, physical and financial recovery takes a long time. Women can live
at Dottie’s House for two years. During the first year the women are getting over the crisis before working on themselves, she said. Even when they have been away from their abuser for years, there is a danger they could go back, Galletta said. “Abuse can be a form of addiction. In NA (Narcotics Anonymous) and AA (Alcoholics Anonymous), you learn how to stay away from the bar or a needle, it’s challenging for us,” she said. “A woman could go back and forth [into the abusive relationship] because she misses the companionship, especially if they have children together. Sometimes she’ll go into the dating world and she’ll get drawn back in to the same type of relationship.” It’s difficult for loved ones to see a woman go back and forth to the same abuser, especially from someone who has offered the victim emotional and financial support. Oftentimes those people shut the door for helping the victim in the future. “It doesn’t matter to us, as professionals, but [family and friends] should try to listen and not judge because you don’t understand why she’s making the choices she’s making. They may not understand. This is her life. Always listen and be supportive, no matter what,” Galletta said.
2018 Sounds Of Summer Concert Series Sponsorship
BERKELEY – The Sounds of Summer Concert Series in Veterans Park is one of the largest summertime events in the state of New Jersey. Going into our 19th season, these concerts have continued to bring our community together in a way that few other towns are able to do. Our main concerts attract over 5,000 people to each concert at Veterans Park in Bayville. At every concert, you’ll see tents with local sponsors, our radio hosts from 100.1WJRZ and we allow our local civic and non-profit groups the opportunity to sell food and fundraise for their organizations. However, we rely on the essential support
of our sponsors to maintain the high level of quality that our community deserves. This is why your sponsorship is essential to keep our concerts running every summer. Opportunities for sponsorship advertising include: • Billboards at Veterans Park: Two full size, professional billboards located on both sides of the outdoor stage. Prime viewing locations. • Sounds of Summer Concert Booklet: Circulation to 6,500 local residents and businesses, including 2,500 copies sent home with students at Berkeley Township schools. • Booth Space at the Wednesday Night Concerts: Program and billboard sponsors
(who purchase ads over $600) may receive a designated 10’ x 10’ area to set up a booth to promote their business (limited availability & restrictions apply). • Website & Facebook Page: Major sponsors may receive a listing & link on the sponsor page of our Berkeley Township Recreation website BTREC.org and recognition on our Township Facebook page at Facebook.com/ BerkeleyTownship. • Sponsor Appreciation Presentation: At Community Pride Day on Saturday, September 8, a special award will be presented to each of our major sponsors. It’s a perfect opportunity for the residents of our community to express their
sincere appreciation for your generous support. New this year, sponsors can: • Receive exclusive naming rights to the Summer Concert Series • Sponsor a Fireworks Night or Sponsor a concert! If you are interested, please fill out and return a request form or call Debbi Winogracki at the Berkeley Township Recreation Department at 732-269-4456 ext. 3108 or visit BTREC.org for more information. Preference will be given to last year’s loyal sponsors. Remember, advertising space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
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By Kimberly Bosco OCEANPORT – Governor Murphy made history on the morning of June 14 as he placed the first two legal sports bets in the history of the state of New Jersey at Monmouth Park Racetrack. Murphy’s bets solidified a recent assembly bill that will now allow for legalized sports betting in New Jersey. The legislation, Assembly Bill 4111, “allows wagering at New Jersey casinos and racetracks for certain professional and collegiate sports or athletic events.” This means that casinos or racetracks, with a sports wagering license, are now allowed to accept wagers on the premises or even operate an online sports pool. Behind Delaware, New Jersey is now the second state in the US to allow wagers on sporting events. “For the past seven years our heads and hearts were in alignment as we fought to overturn an unlawful and unfair federal law,” stated Gov. Murphy at Monmouth Park. “We knew in our heads that we were right, and we knew in our hearts that we’d win, and we have.” Murphy remarked that his two bets would be $20 on Germany to win the World Cup and $20 on the New Jersey Devils to win
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Tick Awareness Month: Tick Safety
OCEAN COUNTY – Ticks do not jump or fly. They tend to lie-in-waiting on a blade of grass or leaf for a host to walk past. Ticks have sensor organs on their forelegs to sense vibration and carbon dioxide from a host. Once on you, they crawl quickly to fi nd the prime spot to feed. Many people fi nd them attached behind their knees, belt or groin area, under arms, and hairline. It is important to take extra precautions in the summer when ticks that transmit diseases are most active. When working or playing outdoors, be sure to cover up; wear long, solid and light colored clothes with pants tucked into socks. This makes ticks easier to spot before they attach. While the pants tucked into socks may not be a fashion statement, the ticks won’t have easy access to your legs. Apply an EPA registered tick repellant containing DEET, picardin or oil of lemon eucalyptus on exposed skin according to the instructions on the product label. Products containing permethrin should only be used on clothing and outdoor gear. Outdoor/sporting goods stores sell permethrin treated clothing. Perform tick checks on yourself and children after outdoor activities. Many residents call or come in to Rutgers Cooperative Extension asking for information on products with which to spray their yards. Since pesticides don’t just target ticks, addressing tick habitats needs to be considered. Ticks love moist, humid areas with low shrubs and tall grass or weeds. They lay their eggs in accumulated leaf litter. Leaf litter is also great nesting areas for the small mammals on which ticks feed and travel. Keeping yards maintained and leaf-litter free, keeping to the center of walking trails and playing fields will help keep ticks from finding you and climbing aboard. Excluding deer from your proper-
ty will also help reduce tick populations. Where properties border woods, a threefoot or larger border or buffer zone of mulch, gravel or no vegetation will help keep ticks out of your yard. Should you still feel the need to spray, use products containing active ingredients like permethrin, carybaryl, bifenthrin, or cyfluthrin to treat the perimeter of your yard. Please read and follow all label instructions and safety precautions. If you fi nd a tick, do not panic. Remove the tick. Use a tick removal key or a fi ne-tipped tweezer to grasp tick as close to the skin’s surface as possible. Apply steady backward/ upward force until the tick is dislodged. DO NOT USE alcohol, nail polish, burning matches, petroleum jelly or any other methods to remove ticks, as this may cause tick to regulate. Place the tick in a sealed bag/container with a small piece of damp paper towel and refrigerate it. Free tick identification is available at Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Ocean County, 1623 Whitesville Road, Toms River. Staff and Rutgers Master Gardeners are here Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. to identify ticks and answer other horticultural issues. Once we identify the tick, we will discuss with you information about that tick species, potential diseases it can carry, and symptoms for which to watch. As we are not medical personnel, you should seek medical advice on a course of action. Neither the RCE nor the Ocean County Health Department test ticks for disease. We have a list of labs you can send the tick to be tested. However, testing will only show if that tick was carrying disease, not that transmission occurred. For more information about our services, please call 732-349-1246 or visit our website at ocean.njaes.rutgers.edu/.
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County Adds Four More Dates For Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program
By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection program has been extended with four new dates, according to Ocean County Freeholder Director Gerry P. Little. The summer collection dates are: • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., July 14, Lacey Township Recycling Center, 820 Municipal Lane • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aug. 11, Brick Township Public Works Yard, 836 Ridge Road • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sept. 8, Ship Bottom Municipal Boat Ramp, West 10th Street and Shore Avenue • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sept. 29, Point Pleasant Municipal Building, 2233 Bridge Avenue. These four dates will be serviced by Radiac Environmental Services at a cost of 49 cents a pound. Little, who also serves as liaison to the Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management, said that the first three collection dates this year collected 133,881 pounds of household hazardous waste. “This free program, which got started in 1989, provides an avenue to get rid of items like paints, paint thinner, and cleaners, properly and safely, keeping the material from entering our waterways and our preserved lands,” Little said. “The Department of Solid Waste Management has done a great job in implementing this program for almost three decades.” Materials accepted at program sites include: paints, thinners, boat paints, solvents, pool chemicals, pesticides and herbicides, aerosol
cans, auto products, toilet and drain cleaners, silver polishes, oven cleaners, photographic chemicals, rug and upholstery cleaners, polishes and bleaches, waste oil and used gasoline. You can also drop off certain hazardous waste materials at municipal recycling centers and the county’s recycling centers year-round. “Our residents should check with the County or their local recycling center to determine what is accepted year-round eliminating the need to store potentially hazardous items in their home,” Little said. Residents can attend any waste collection site at any location. The max is 200 pounds of dry material and 20 gallons of liquid at the County’s household hazardous waste collection sites. No containers over five gallons will be accepted. To register: • Lacey Township, call 732-506-5047 • Brick Township and Point Pleasant sites, call 732-367-0802 • Ship Bottom, call 609-978-0913. Registration is required and is done on a first come first served basis. For more information on the program, visit co.ocean.nj.us/recycle. “We encourage our residents to use this free program to make certain chemicals, cleaners, solvents and other items we use around the house are disposed of properly,” Little said. “We take great pride in our environment in Ocean County. This program helps reduce the potential for environmental damage.”
Men Shouldn’t Skip Health Care
By Jennifer Peacock OCEAN COUNTY – Men eschew annual checkups and preventative services, making them more likely to die from nine of the 10 top causes of death than women. Men need to take care of their health, for their families and for themselves. That’s the message the county is touting in June for Men’s Health Month. “Men must focus on preventative measures such as regular doctor checkups and screenings to avoid adding to the grim statistics concerning mortality,” Freeholder Director Gerry Little said. He’s the board of health liaison. “We must also bring awareness to potential mental health issues, such as depression, to reduce another alarming statistic which suggests men are four times more likely than women to commit suicide. We have a responsibility to bring awareness to men’s health and, as we celebrate Father’s Day in the second week of June, we should be mindful of the tremendous benefits of prevention. Men have higher mortality rates for diseases such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes,
according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Also of significance is the statistic showing that almost four times as many men than women are suicide casualties,” Ocean County Health Department public health coordinator Daniel E. Regenye said. “Clearly there is more to be done with prevention efforts and recognition of Men’s Health Month is appropriate and necessary as the public health community seeks to address the disparate levels of disease and mortality among our population.” The Ocean County Health Department’s new web page has information to assist residents, Brian E. Rumpf, director of administration and program development for the Ocean County Health Department, said. The website lists screenings for blood pressure, stroke risk and osteoporosis, as well as diabetes education, hepatitis C for baby boomers, medication management and other health education such as tobacco cessation, sun safety and education on testicular and breast cancer prevention. Visit the health department’s website at ochd.org.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of june 23 - JUne 29 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Take the fast track to success. Emulate someone with better connections or greater experience who is also a mover or a shaker. Use all the tricks of the trade to shave a few pennies off your bills in the upcoming week. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Remain down to earth. As much as you would like to follow the tugs on your heart strings, your talents are better suited to practical matters. Learning something new may be difficult but not impossible this week. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You may realize that someone’s friendly overtures don’t contain any flirtatious intentions as this week unfolds. That will be a good thing because it leaves you free to make new discoveries and develop ingenious ideas. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Duty might weigh you down like a ball and chain. You may question whether a partner or key connection is someone you are willing to drag around. Focus on people’s abilities rather than their shortcomings this week. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your friendly overtures will not be ignored. What starts out as a business relationship could end up as a great and lasting friendship. This might be a good week to join an organization or club that stimulates your imagination. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Lighten your load by embracing enlightenment. Your daily routines may be upset by unpredictable twists and turns in the week to come. At the same time, you may be enthused by useful new ideas and the latest gadgets.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Add some steel to your repertoire. Put your fun-loving, people pleasing ways to one side and focus on achieving your ambitions in the week ahead. Hold off on shopping trips for new wardrobe items and home decor. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Make a conscious effort to err on the side of generosity. Loved ones may not be as warm and loving as usual. This is a good week to focus on being an active member of a group where work, job, or career is concerned. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): If you’ve got it, flaunt it. Others may be drawn to your physical magnetism or dazzled by your appearance of popularity. In the week ahead, you could excel at social networking and shine brightest in group settings. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The traditional approach is likely to meet with success during the upcoming week. You will find that being tactful will pay dividends. Make key decisions and needed changes as early in the week as possible. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You will be forced to realize that to achieve your ambitions you may need to be quite patient. If you work very hard in the week to come you will avoid some of the more obvious potential pitfalls that appear later. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Be more sensible. Your past personal indulgences and passing whims may force you to sacrifice some of this week’s pleasures. Concentrate on what matters most to you and the minor inconveniences will fade away.
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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Bake A Batch Of Cookies That The Whole Family Will Enjoy By Wolfgang Puck CHOCOLAT E PEA N U T BU TT ER CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES Makes about 3 1/2 dozen 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) all-purpose unbleached flour 1/3 cup (85 mL) plus 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 8 ou nces (250 g) u nsalted but ter, at room temperature, cut into small pieces 1/2 cup (125 mL) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (125 mL) packed dark brown sugar 1/2 cup (125 mL) creamy or chunky peanut butter 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 ounces (60 g) bittersweet chocolate, fi nely chopped and melted in a bowl over but not touching hot water 1 cup (250 mL) toasted peanuts, walnuts, pecans, or macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped 1 cup (250 mL) semisweet chocolate chips In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Set aside. In the large bowl of an electric mixer using the paddle or beaters, beat the butter at medium speed. Add the granulated and brown sugars, and continue beating until incorporated; then, increase the
speed to high and continue beating until fluffy, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl and under the beaters as necessary with a rubber spatula. Add the peanut butter, and beat well. Reduce the speed to medium again and, one at a time, beat in the eggs, then the vanilla, and fi nally the melted chocolate, stopping as needed to scrape down the sides of the bowl, until well mixed. Reduce the speed to low, and gradually pour in the flour mixture, beating just until combined. Add the nuts and chocolate chips, and beat again just until combined. Scrape the dough out of the bowl onto a sheet of plastic wrap, folding the wrap around the dough to enclose it completely. Refrigerate until fi rm, at least 2 to 3 hours or, even better, overnight. Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 F (175 C). Line one or two baking trays with parchment paper. With clean hands, pinch off individual balls of dough measuring about 1 inch (2.5 cm) in diameter, placing them on the parchment-lined baking trays about 2 inches (5 cm) apart. Bake on the center rack until the cookies feel almost but not quite fi rm to a quick touch, 14 to 15 minutes total baking time, rotating the trays back to front about halfway through. Carefully remove the tray from the oven and, with a wide metal spatula, transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool. Store in airtight containers at a cool room temperature.
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