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| September 8, 2018
False Forecasts Hurt Shore Area Businesses
By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY - For most seasonal businesses who depend on day trippers to provide their service, a weather forecast of gloom and doom can be devastating and many said that is precisely what happened this summer season. Bill Petruzel, owner of Barnacle Bill’s arcade and miniature golf, which celebrated its 55th year of operation in Ortley Beach on July 21, said, “the weather is always important and this year we had a nontrend of sunny days followed by some rainy weather. It was not consistent.” “Generally we had a good season but if anything it was wet and we would have done a little better,” Petruzel added. Nearby is one of four Kohr’s (Shore - See Page 4)
–Photos by Bob Vosseller The Starlight Motel was busy on Labor Day but managers of the business said that the loss of beach operation and bad weather forecasts have hurt the business this summer.
Susan Bialasz of Somerset checks out a pink bicycle from The Beach Authority in Lavallette on Labor Day. She sympathized with business owners who were hurt by rainy weather this summer as well as bad weather forecasts that proved incorrect.
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Brick Wants Independent Study Of Flood Cause
By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - The governing body has called for an independent engineering study to be done for the Aug. 13 flood event that resulted in water damage to hundreds of homes located near the Garden State Parkway where major interchange renovations were recently completed. Many areas all over town were affected by the eight inches of rain - the
normal rainfall for a two-month period, said Mayor John G. Ducey during the most recent council meeting. “It wasn’t just one particular area of our town. It’s all over north, south and central. We were hammered all over town by that storm,” he said. Most of the affected areas are not in the floodplain and had never flooded before, such as in Greenbriar 1, where (Flood - See Page 26)
Councilman Switches Parties
By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - Councilman Jim Fozman announced that he would be switching his allegiance to the Republican party after he said he was told he was no longer invited to political caucus meetings since “they feel I no longer share their political philosophy,” he said at the end of the Aug. 28 council meeting.
“I didn’t leave the Democratic party, the Democratic Party left me,” said Fozman, quoting the late President Ronald Reagan. In a prepared statement, Fozman said the all-Democrat council and mayor were distancing him because he was increasingly at odds with “their lack of transparency, and calling them out on the lack of (Councilman - See Page 5)
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Continued From Page 1 Ice Cream locations (the others being in Seaside Heights, Seaside Park and Lavallette). Owner Greg Kohr said that forecasts by northern Jersey and New York radio and television stations hurt his business and others with forecasts predicting rain storms that never came. “We are a big day trip customer business and a lot of those forecasts reported storms that were taking place up north but didn’t occur here. It would have been nice if they put a better spin on it,” Kohr said. “We had 10 weekends of rain in the spring and five during the summer. The weather people said we had a 60 percent chance of rain this weekend and that really hurt our Friday and Saturday business. I’d say most businesses this season aren’t doing what we should be,” Kohr added. The Starlight Motel in Ortley Beach has catered to vacationers for decades. Manager Michele McGarry said the false forecasts had hurt her business. “They kept reporting about storms happening up north but there was not a cloud in the sky here.” Angelo Nucci, the motel’s assistant manager said “News 12 was reporting all season about storms that we didn’t get.” “That really hurt us a lot and we had the added problem of the beach replenishment project going on here in Ortley Beach which has caused most of the beach blocks to be closed. Shame on the governor for not seeing that this was not done earlier in the year instead of the peak summer season. That hurt a lot of businesses here,” McGarry said. Further north on Route 35, the owners of Lava Golf, a miniature golf business which features a barrier island theme for its 18 hole course, retaliated with some humor posting on several social media sites that better weather forecasting could be made by fictional characters like Aunt Clara of the 1960s Bewitched TV show and the late psychic, Kreskin not to mention a character from the cartoon SpongeBob Square Pants. Kathy Misdea and her husband Dan own and operate the attraction which started three years ago. “We only had to close a few times this summer due to rain but our weekend business was hurt by the forecasts which generally didn’t reflect what was happening on this end of the state,” Kathy Misdea said. “They said it was going to rain every day this weekend and there isn’t a cloud in the sky,” her husband added. “It was so wrong. The forecasts were so different to what was going on here,” Kathy Misdea said. “We did have some people play in some drizzle but generally it wasn’t bad.” The Beach Authority in Lavallette features bicycle rentals along with a beach supply store. Owner Maytol Manor said the weather forecasts definitely had a negative impact at her Lavallette and Ocean Beach locations. “It started on Wednesday when they were predicting rain all weekend,” Manor said. Customer Susan Bialasz of Somerset said she didn’t mind the lack of traffic but “I felt bad for the businesses here. One day
it was a report of rain and then it quickly changed to a heat advisory. I have children and you don’t want to plan something when you think rain is going to ruin it. My family has been coming down here all our lives and the weather predictions really stink.” “We have a baby season to work with and as business owners we put our blood, sweat and tears into this. I just hope they don’t shoot down the weekends we have in September,” Manor said. “There are times when Toms River has rain but we don’t get a drop here on the island.” “I do understand how you would weigh in weather as a factor. It would be better if they simply said there was a slight chance of rain and not say it was definitely going to happen,” Manor added. Leah Steriti, manager of the Island Gypsy, a clothes store next to the Beach Authority, had a flurry of business on Labor Day. She noted a different situation than most. “I do know that when it is nicer out we aren’t as busy. We are busy today but Friday was slower than last year’s Labor Day weekend. We do better when it rains. Many of our customers have learned not to rely on the weather reports,” Steriti said. For one business, the day’s heat played a factor in delaying the start of their operation. A miniature golf course on West Atlantic Way in Chadwick Beach posted a sign stating that due to the heat, it would open at 4 pm on Labor Day. Stewart’s Root Beer in Seaside Heights features car port service and outside seating so weather plays a factor for their business. Manager Tysheena Osborne said “we had a lot of rain this summer and did impact us. We also had forecasts of rain that we never did get. We did well overall though.” Maria Mastoris, marketing manager for the Casino Pier and Breakwater Beach water park in Seaside Heights, said that “unfortunately it wasn’t the best summer for us here on the Jersey Shore. “Casino Pier and Breakwater Beach, along with other Jersey Shore destinations, rely on good weather so people will flock to the shore. We had many hot and humid days this summer but that kept people indoors. The weather reporters even told people to stay inside, don’t go to the beach.” She added that this “hurts our property, along with every other boardwalk along the coast. We had cloudy, rainy weekends as well. However many times when it is raining in Toms River or across the bridge, it is sunny and nice in Seaside Heights. Usually the ocean breeze keeps the rain clouds away. However, our guests are watching New York news where it is saying it is raining outside, don’t go to the beach, so we lose all of those guests for that day,” Mastoris said. Mastoris noted that “even this Labor Day Weekend, the weather app on my phone was calling for rain, clouds and a crappy weekend. But it turned out to be perfect. Saturday was sunny, Sunday was sunny, today (Labor Day) was sunny. Our business is only open for three short months so we need to make the most of those months. Unfortunately, the weather and the weather forecasts didn’t help us this year”.
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–Photos by Judy Smestad-Nunn Councilman Jim Fozman making remarks about switching parties. Council members Marianna Pontoriero and Art Halloran were absent.
Councilman: Continued From Page 1 checks and balances.” Fozman, now in his second term, and Mayor John G. Ducey ran on the same ticket for council in 2011. Ducey was elected mayor in 2013 and is now serving his second term. “For the past two and a half years, it has become increasingly evident that my colleagues moved fur ther to the lef t, and alig ned their philosophies with those of the Hillary Clinton Democrats,” Fozman said. He said that he has always been fiscally and socially conservative and more in line with the Republican party. Ducey said Fozman’s reason for changing political parties should be analyzed. “He states that he is switching because there is a lack of transparency despite the fact that I appear whenever and wherever invited to speak and answer all questions posed,” Ducey said in an email. The mayor said he also appears twice a month on Facebook Live sessions where he answers real-time questions from residents. “Other mayors call me crazy for allowing this type of transparency, but residents love it and take advantage of it,” he said. Ducey said it is a “complete joke” that Fozman is switching parties because the Republicans are more fiscally conservative, since his administration’s record of spending over his five years as mayor has the lowest increases in the history of Brick Township. “Since his reasons are obviously not
true based on fact, the real reason must be explored,” Ducey wrote. The mayor said that Fozman wanted the job as the director of Public Works when Glenn Campbell retired. “I denied his request and told him that we would never hire a sitting councilman or family member to a township job as that is blatantly against what we stand for,” Ducey said. “He now joins the Brick Republicans who are well known for providing jobs to elected officials and family members as a matter of course,” he added. “Fozman obviously want to join that gravy train.” Ducey said he is relieved that Fozman no longer represents the Democrats. “The Brick Democrats do things differently we do things the right way and Fozman does not share our values of good governance,” he said. Fozman said he is retired and has been collecting social security for five years, and in an email said “Everyone in politics knows it would not be legal to hire a sitting councilman at the township.” He said the mayor appointed him as a BTMUA commissioner while Fozman was a councilman. “If Ducey was so concerned about my serving as a BTMUA commissioner, he should have voted no on my appointment,” Fozman wrote. “I did ask to take a class at Rutgers to better quality as an ongoing commissioner,” he added. Fozman said that excluding him from the twice-monthly caucus meetings “is not government transparency.”
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County Buys Open Space In Berkeley
By Jennifer Peacock TOMS RIVER – The county will be adding more open space to its acquisitions, pending the usual approvals. The Ocean County Freeholders accepted the recommendation from the Ocean Cou nt y Nat u ral Lands Tr ust Fund Advisory Committee to acquire two parcels of land in Berkeley Township, tot aling a lit tle more than 24 acres total. The county is set to pay up to $1.025 million plus up to $2,200 for property tax adjustments. Mark Villinger, the supervising planner with the county’s planning department, said even though the parcels are not adjacent, it’s one purchase because both lots belong to the same owner. The larger lot, 21.13 acres, is situated by Hickory Lane/Segal Avenue in Bayville, where a lot of development has been taking place. The parcel the county wants to acquire is approved for two homes and some industrial uses. It’s near an 812-acre t ract that was
purchased from the NJ Pulverizing Co. in December 2016, that is now the Florence T. Allen Conservation Area and where the Barnegat Bay Trail is near. The second parcel totaling 3.10 acres is off Route 9 and fronts along Cedar Creek. There are two billboards on the property, which of course will come down once the county owns the land, Villinger said. That property is close to the township’s Dudley Park, but not anything owned by the county. County voters back in 1997 approved a 1.2-cent tax that goes into an Ocean County Natural Lands Trust. The program generates about $8 million a year. A nine-member advisory committee, established in 1998, nominates properties for the Freeholders to consider. Freeholder Director Gerry Little has said that in a county that’s 408,000 acres, about 60 percent of it is permanently protected against development th roug h Pi nelands, st ate pa rks and 21,000 acres preser ved th rough the natural lands and farmlands programs.
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Brick Police Warn Against Scams
BRICK – Numerous residents have reported that they have received phone calls from the IRS. Victims are told they owe money to the IRS and it must be paid promptly through a gift card or wire transfer. Victims may be threatened with arrest, deportation or suspension of a business or driver’s license. In many cases, the caller becomes hostile and insulting. Victims may be told they have a refund due to try
to trick them into sharing private information. If the phone isn’t answered, the scammers often leave an “urgent” callback request. The IRS doesn’t initiate contact with taxpayers by email, text messages or social media channels to request personal or fi nancial information. Watch IRS Video on scams at youtu. be/0y5z0kWgBcM.
CPR Training
BRICK – The Sunny Bee Music & Art Center, 602 Mantoloking Rd, will be hosting CPR training on Sunday, September 23 at 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. This course is through the American Heart Association and provides you with the certification card valid for two years. After completing this course you will be proficient in CPR for adult, child, and infant as well as learning to use the AED
and how to respond to a choking victim (covers adult, child and infant as well). You will each receive a student handbook which includes everything you will learn in the course which you may use for later review of the material. Everyone should bring a pen and wear comfortable clothes as you will be working up a sweat! The cost is $80 per person and the cards are emailed to you.
Car Seat Inspections
BRICK – The Brick Township Police Emergency Medical Services are offering complimentary car seat inspections on September 12 and 26 from 4-8 p.m. at the Laurelton Fire Company (1725 Rt. 88).
Technicians from the Brick Police EMS will check your child in a car seat, booster seat or seat belt and answer any questions you may have. New and expecting parents are welcomed.
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–Photo courtesy Lakewood & Jackson Police Departments LAKEWOOD – Lakewood & Jackson Police Departments coordinated for a joint Active Killer Training recently. Lt. Shimonovich of the Lakewood Police stated that the force uses active killer training as opposed to active shooter training because it is not always a gun that’s involved in these acts; “it could be a knife or any other types of weapons.”
Church of Epiphany’s Community Yard Sale
BRICK – On Saturday, September 15, 2018, The Church of Epiphany will be hosting a multi-family Yard Sale on our grounds from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (rain date Sept. 22). You can reserve a 16 X 16 space or two for $20 each by emailing dwest471@comcast. net. The cutoff is Friday, Sept. 7, 2018. Set up begins at 8 a.m. Not selling? Please come out that day and make a purchase. You are bound to find
something interesting you will like. Please invite your friends and neighbors to come with you. Let’s spread the word to our community and have a fun-filled day. Refreshments will be sold and free child-friendly activities will be available. Parking is free. A 50/50 will take place on the grounds only. Please pass the word and come on out to Epiphany’s Yard Sale September 15.
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Brick Officials Provide Assistance To Flood Victims
BRICK – Brick Police provided a list of organizations and their contact information for flood victims following the assistance symposium for Brick Township. Please do not hesitate to call if you need their assistance, during these difficult times. You can also research their name online to obtain additional information about and links to the organization For information: • Brick Township Police, 732-262-1100 • NJ Governor’s office, constituent. relations@nj.org • NJ VOAD.housing assistance, nj211. com • NJ Organizing Project – Priscilla Rob-
inson, 609-312-3899 Compass 82, disaster assistance, 732569-3483 ext.8 • National Flood Insurance, 800-6213362 As more information becomes available we will pass it along. If you sustained storm damage contact the Brick Township Building Department at 732-262-1234. Please leave a message with the following information: Name, address, phone #, amount of water, and monetary value of damage. The Township is working on a Preliminary Damage Assessment Report to the State for possible financial assistance for our residents. •
Clothing & Shoe Drive Fundraiser POINT PLEASANT BORO – Help the Point Pleasant Boro Fire Department Station 75 Ladies Auxiliary raise funds by cleaning out your closets, attics, garages, and basements. Place your gently used/unwanted items in tightly tied bags. White or clear bags and shopping bags are preferred.
Give your items a second chance to be used again. The more our collection weighs, the more we raise. The drive will be held on September 8 and 9, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Station 75, 1 Beaver Dam Rd. For more information, call Renee at 732-773-7646.
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Brick Garden Club Meets
BRICK – The next meeting of the Brick Garden Club will be held on September 10 starting at 7 p.m. Our guest speaker will be Michelle Jones owner of the Flower Bar, 198 Chambers Bridge Rd. Brick, who will
demonstrate how to arrange a fall bouquet. All meetings are open to the public and are held at the Cultural Arts Center 515 Herbertsville Rd. Brick. For more information: brickgardenclub.com.
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OCEAN COUNTY – Fund raiser for Greenbriar 1 relief fund. Maria Penna Business Development Manager for Harrogate has organized a fundraiser for the Greenbriar 1 residents whose homes were devastated by the recent floods. Senior providers in the community have come together to sell t-shirts “neighbors helping neighbors” The Power of Community The shirts are selling for $10 each and are available at the following: Harrogate,
Willow spring nursing and rehab, Chelsea assisted Living Brick, Optimal Pharmacy, Holy Redeemer Home Care and Hospice, Complete Care at Laurelton, Claremont Care Center, Brandywine Living at the Gable and Reflections, Spring Oak Assisted Living, Visiting Physicians, and The Medical Mall Pharmacy . Please consider purchasing a t-shirt for this cause all monies will be donated to the Greenbriar 1 relief fund. For more information please call Maria Penna at Harrogate 732-905-7070.
Big Beautiful Tree Planting Program 2018-2019
POINT PLEASANT BEACH – Make a $450 donation to the PPB Shade Tree Commission and receive a Premier Planting Package as a gift, which includes a large tree of your choice of 2-2.5 inches in diameter (typically over 9 feet tall), delivered to your chosen location, professionally planted and equipped with a Treegator watering system.
The PPB Shade Tree Commission has planted trees ranging from maples and oaks to f lowering trees and pines. The program is available to neighboring towns and donation maybe tax deductible. Text or call Peter Renner at 973-7605999 by September 30 with questions or to discuss tree availability.
Police: Always Lock Your Car
MANTOLOKING – The Mantoloking Police Department is asking that all residents and guests lock and secure their vehicles at all times. We have had three stolen vehicles in the past month, all from Barnegat Lane.
We need your assistance; if you live on or around Barnegat Lane and have cameras that may help us, please contact Mantoloking Police Department Detective Dryburgh at 732-295-1465.
Rotary Club of Brick Upcoming Meeting
BRICK – On September 19, our Rotary Club of Brick Morning speaker will be Terry Owens, Sales Consultant for Paychex. We invite you to join us for fellowship!
The Rotary Club of Brick, NJ meets each Wednesday morning at the Brick Diner at 7:30 a.m. and welcomes guests and prospective members for fellowship and breakfast.
Don’t Throw Away Your Can Tabs
POINT PLEASANT – The Women’s Club of Point Pleasant is collecting can tabs for Ronald McDonald House. Place tabs in a plastic baggie and drop them in the mail slot at 513 St. Louis Ave. in Point Pleasant Beach.
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Girls Welcomed Back To Jenkinson’s Shop After Incident of Racial Bias
By Kimberly Bosco POINT PLEASANT BEACH – The girls who were told they “were not welcome” at a Jenkinson’s boardwalk shop earlier this summer have been officially welcomed back by township officials and store owners recently. Jersey Shore Online reported earlier this month that a group of African American girls were told to leave the Jenkinson’s shop by an employee. The incident was captured on video by Attiyya Barrett, director of the Princess to Queenz outreach group. The video showed the group of girls being asked to leave because they didn’t have a chaperone; when they returned with a chaperone, the employee told them they’re
Boro, Bikes & Backyard BBQ POINT PLEASANT – The Point Pleasant Foundation for Excellence in Education is excited to announce that it will be hosting the 3rd annual Boro, Bikes & Backyard BBQ fundraising event on September 22, 2018. The event is a self-guided bike tour of some of Point Pleasant’s finest backyards. It will give “the locals” a chance to take in the last days of summer by biking through our beautiful town, stopping for a sample of local food and taking a chance on winning some amazing prizes!! Official After Party: The SHORE HOUSE at 5 p.m. Raffles and 50/50 Drawings will be pulled at 6:30. Drink and food specials all night for riders in T-Shirts. The 2017 tour sold out and raised more than $20,000. T-Shirt and Map Pick-Up: Thursday September 20, 2018 at The Idle Hour from 7-9 p.m.
KiteFest Returns
BRICK – Brick Township KiteFest returns to Traders Cove Marina & Park on Saturday, September 15. Spend the morning building and flying kites in a bay breeze! A limited number of kits will be available to participants, but please feel free to bring your own. The event is free to attend. Rain Date: September 16. NEED AN EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR? WE’RE HERE TO HELP AT NO CHARGE
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“not welcome here.” After an internal investigation into the matter, the employee in the video was fired. Several weeks following this incident, Point Pleasant Beach Mayor Stephen Reid the owners of Jenkinson’s received the group of girls back for warm welcome and
day of fun at the beach. The girls were bussed to the boardwalk courtesy of Jenkinson’s. In a press release, Jenkinson’s stated: “In our 90-year history, Jenkinson’s has always been and will continue to be the place where people from all races, religions,
ages, genders, and cultures are welcome. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving our culture of diversity and inclusion. Jenkinson’s will also be conducting a diversity training program for its employees in the very near future to avoid this type of occurrence in the future.”
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It is often hard to recognize hearing loss. Simply put, it can be sneaky. As someone who experiences hearing loss, you have an advantage in helping loved ones recognize it in themselves. Here are some signs that can help you start the conversation… Balance Blues. Are they less sure footed than they once were? The inner ear is important to both hearing and stability – the cause of a balance problem could be affecting their hearing as well. The Lean. Do they consistently lean into the conversations on the same side? They could have greater hearing loss on one side, causing them to attempt to use their “good ear.” “Library, Anyone?” Are they not doing some of the things that make them happy? With a hearing loss, it’s difficult to hear in public places with lots of background sounds – they could be avoiding noisy areas altogether. Lots of laughter. Are they laughing more often? It might not mean you’ve hit your comedic stride. If they can’t hear what’s going on they might be responding inappropriately
to social cues to feel more engaged. Odd Responses. Do their replies seem out of place or not make sense? It might not be because they’re distracted – they might not be able to follow the conversation. Isolation. Are they begging off social situations entirely, even at home? It can be difficult to admit to hearing loss, which can lead to social anxiety. The Blame Game. Are they blaming misunderstandings on noises or other people? Rather than admit to hearing loss, sometimes it’s easier to act like outside factors are the issue. What?” Do you feel like you’re repeating yourself more often? Maybe you are mumbling sometimes- but odds are their hearing loss is the problem. Turning up the Volume. This is self explanatory: If your family member or friend can’t hear, they are going to adjust devices so they can. If more than a couple of these hit home, consider starting that conversation with your loved one. We’d be glad to give them a complimentary consultation.
Dr. Izzy and his staff are always available to answer most of your questions regarding your hearing health. His offices are in Toms River, Whiting, and Manahawkin. He can be reached at 732-818-3610 or via Web site at gardenstatehearing.com. Expanded Whiting Hours!
Eating More Fiber May Lower Risk Of First-Time Stroke
NEW JERSEY - Eating more fiber may decrease your risk of first-time stroke, according to new research in the American Heart Association journal, Stroke. Dietary fiber is the part of the plant that the body doesn’t absorb during digestion. Fiber can be soluble, which means it dissolves in water, or insoluble. Previous research has shown that dietary fiber may help reduce risk factors for stroke, including high blood pressure and high blood levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) “bad” cholesterol. In the new study, researchers found that each seven gram increase in total daily fiber intake was associated with a seven percent decrease in first-time stroke risk. One serving of whole wheat pasta, plus two servings of fruits or vegetables, provides about 7 grams of fiber, researchers said. “Greater intake of fiber-rich foods - such as whole-grains, fruits, vegetables and nuts - are important for everyone, and especially for those with stroke risk factors like being overweight, smoking and having high blood pressure,” Diane Threapleton, M.Sc., and Ph.D. candidate at the University of Leeds’ School of Food Science and Nutrition in Leeds, United Kingdom. Researchers analyzed eight studies published between 1990-2012. Studies reported on all types of stroke with four specifically examining the risk of ischemic stroke, which occurs when a clot blocks a blood vessel to the brain. Three assessed hemorrhagic stroke, which occurs when a blood
vessel bleeds into the brain or on its surface. Findings from the observational studies were combined and accounted for other stroke risk factors like age and smoking. The results were based on total dietary fiber. Researchers did not find an association with soluble fiber and stroke risk, and lacked enough data on insoluble fiber to make any conclusions. The average daily fiber intake among U.S. adults is lower than the American Heart Association’s recommendation of at least 25 grams per day. Six to eight servings of grains and eight to 10 servings of fruits and vegetables can provide the recommended amount. “Most people do not get the recommended level of fiber, and increasing fiber may contribute to lower risk for strokes,” Threapleton said. “We must educate consumers on the continued importance of increasing fiber intake and help them learn how to increase fiber in their diet.” In the United States, stroke is the fourth leading cause of death, killing more than 137,000 people annually. Among survivors, the disease is a leading cause of disability. In addition to following a nutritious diet, the American Heart Association recommends being physically active and avoiding tobacco to help prevent stroke and other heart and blood vessel diseases. For the latest heart news, follow HeartNews on Twitter.
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Amazing Health Benefits Of Prunes
By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. Almost everyone knows what prunes are for, they help you get going! Your parents probably kept them in the cabinet, and offered them to you when you were a kid. Prunes are actually just dried plums, and they’re fruits of the tree species Prunus domestica, hence the name. Speaking of names, which would you rather eat? Prunes which help with bowel function, or “dried plums?” Honestly, which sound more palatable?! For purely marketing reasons, the name was changed which offer mass appeal. What they couldn’t change was how shriveled up and sticky these guys are when you eat them! But don’t let that hinder you because prunes have been scientifically proven to help soften stools and induce a laxative type effect due to their sorbitol content. Prune juice will not work because the actual fruit provides the fiber, juice does not. Do prunes have other medicinal benefits? Yes, surprisingly important ones too! Bones Prunes have been shown in multiple studies to prevent, and even reverse, bone loss in post-menopausal women. They’re good for osteoporosis! Prunes work by suppressing the rate of bone turnover. In fact, prominent researchers wrote an article in the British Journal of Nutrition and after studying the fruits, they have come to conclusion that prunes are “the most effective fruit in both preventing and reversing bone loss.” Blood vessels A placebo-controlled trial out of Pakistan showed that eating just one serving of
prunes each day could significantly lower blood pressure in hypertensive patients. Those who ate the prunes had a reduction in both their systolic and diastolic blood pressure (top and bottom numbers). Brain Eating prunes might preserve your brain. In an animal model study, feeding rodents an extract of plums helped to maintain their cognitive function. Not only was their memory recall improved, there was less formation of Beta amyloid plaques, which are the same damaging protein found in patients with Alzheimer’s disease. Even if everything is ‘moving right along’ in your life, consider adding prunes to your diet if only to help you with blood pressure regulation, bone health and memory. It’s mind-blowing to think such a simple thing could help so much. As a pharmacist, I see no risk to this, and only benefit. But of course, don’t eat too many prunes or you’ll get diarrhea! If you’re constipation is due to opiate usage (such as oxycodone or hydrocodone) then this would require an OTC medication such as MiraLAX. The prunes are fine, but will not be enough! If your constipation is secondary to hypothyroidism, prunes will not be enough. You will need thyroid medication. I have written about this extensively at my website. Prunes would be fantastic on a salad! Or just eat them whole. Recipes exist everywhere including my website where I also have a longer version of this article posted. If you simply can’t stand prunes, then plums are a great alternative! Plums contain the same anthocyanins that prunes do, and they are even juicier!
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By Chris Shea, Esq., of R.C. Shea and Associates You have a right to a safe and healthful workplace. If you have suffered an injury on the job, make sure you know what kind of benefits you might receive under workers’ compensation coverage. In some instances, an aggressive compensation carrier may deny an injured worker’s legitimate workers’ compensation claims. An insurer can claim you have not been injured, or that the injury you have suffered is not serious enough to qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. If this is the case, you may stand to lose critical benefits. Most important among these critical benefits is the right to medical treatment. Medical benefits are mandated by the New Jersey Worker’s Compensation Act, and require the employer to furnish the injured worker with medical, surgical, and other treatment as are necessary “to cure and relieve the worker of the effects of the injury and to restore the functions of the injured member or organ” if possible. Moreover, in those instances where the employer has refused or neglected to provide medical treatment in accordance with the provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act, the employer will be held responsible for the cost of treatment; even if the employee receives treatment prior to the carrier’s authorization. Further, it is important to note another
critical benefit of the Christopher R. Shea Esq. Workers Compensation Act. This benefit protects employees from collections law suits when the employee obtains medical treatment that has been wrongfully or negligently withheld by an employer. This benefit, was upheld by the New Jersey Appellate Court in Kinley Physical Therapy Services, Inc. v. Kramer, and unequivocally states that a medical service provider is prohibited from filing an action against the employee until a determination has been made by the Division of Workers’ Compensation. The Court reasoned that a medical provider is normally not permitted to pursue collection actions in court until it resolves all administrative remedies, thus, the employee must be shielded from all actions by the medical provider until the Court determines whether or not the employer is responsible for the cost of medical care. If you feel your legitimate benefits have been denied and you live in the New Jersey, our workers compensation lawyers would like to talk to you to see if we can assist you with your case. Please call for a free consultation. R.C. Shea & Associates, 244 Main Street, Toms River, N.J. \ (732) 505-1212.
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11th Annual Avery’s Carnival To Benefit Local Family
By Kimberly Bosco BRICK – Celebrate at the 11th annual Avery’s Carnival on September 29 at the Brick PAL from 1-5 p.m. This year’s event is dedicated to Lucia Graf, a four-year old preschooler from Brick who was diagnosed with phenotypic Acute Leukemia. The Avery’s Carnival tradition began with Avery Judith, a young girl with a love for dance who was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a rare form of brain cancer, and passed away in 2008. Now, the Dance to Inspire Foundation puts on a carnival each year to raise money for local families affected by cancer or another serious disease. All funds are donated to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in Avery’s name. “I truly believe that Avery is always looking over us on her day and we are grateful to our donors who have been with us from the beginning. Avery inspires us to do the work we do for others,” said Michele Hulsart, the executive director of the Dance to Inspire
Foundation. This year’s event will feature rides, bungee games, rock wall, petting zoo, games, crafts, face painting, airbrush tattoos, dunk tank, prizes, food, and a DJ. A performing troop from the New Jersey Circus Center will also be present to teach kids the art of juggling, walking the tightrope, stilt walking, and more. The cost is $20 for a wristband that gets you unlimited access to the fun! For the adults, the event will feature a gift basket raffle, tickets to local attractions, and great perks from Jersey Shore businesses. Dance to Inspire Foundation’s off-premise 50/50 raff le will also be launched at the carnival for the drawing on December 1, just in time for holiday shopping! Avery’s Carnival has something for everyone. Help Dance to Inspire make a difference for Lucia! For more information, visit dancetoinspirefoundation.com.
OCC Foundation’s 2018 Golf Classic Set For Oct. 9
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County College Foundation invites you to tee off at the Pine Barrens Golf Club in Jackson on Tuesday, October 9, for the 2018 Golf Classic Tee Off for Scholarships. The event, featuring “Beat the Pro” and “Putting” contests, is held annually to assist the Foundation in its mission to make higher education more accessible to Ocean County residents through scholarships and awards. By providing students with excellent educational opportunities, it opens a new world of possibilities and paves the way for their future success. Entry fee is $325 per player. Your contribution includes brunch (9:30 a.m.), use of driving range (9:30-11 a.m.) before the shotgun start (11 a.m.), along with green fees, golf cart, and a golf gift. An Awards and Cocktail Reception (4 p.m.), in the
clubhouse, will follow the tournament. Soft spikes and golf attire are required. Join the Foundation for a day of fun and fellowship. Make your reservations as soon as possible to ensure a spot. The event (formerly called the Golf Outing and now in its 17th year) will be held rain or shine. Individuals and businesses may lend support by becoming a sponsor. All sponsors receive recognition in the reception program; in addition, depending on level of sponsorship, this may also include name prominently displayed at the Golf Classic, entry fees for a foursome or twosome, tee sponsor, Mulligans, and tickets to the 2019 Scholarship Celebration. Please call for details. To register as a player or sponsor, call the OCC Foundation at 732-255-0492.
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By Jennifer Peacock POINT PLEASANT BEACH – Four sea turtles were released back into the wild 7 a.m. Sept. 5 at Water Street. The turtles were rehabilitated at Sea Turtle Recovery, a nonprofit hospital located inside the Essex County Turtle Back Zoo. Twenty-three turtles have been rehabbed and released since the hospital opened in December 2016. Tammie, an adult Loggerhead, and three juvenile Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles, will be released Sept. 5. Tammie was found off the coast of Cape May by the crew of the United States Coast Guard Cutter Lawrence Lawson. The turtle appeared to have injuries received from propeller strikes across her carapace, top shell. But she is now ready to return to the ocean. “Watching Tammie return to the ocean will be highly rewarding. After over a year in rehabilitation, this turtle and all of the turtles getting released take a piece of my heart with them on their journey,” co-executive officer of STR Brandi Biehl said. Also scheduled for release was Glacier,
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recovered from a broken flipper; Shellbie, healed of fungal pneumonia; and Junior, who had a respiratory infection. Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles are endangered, “which makes their return home vital in the effort to save their species,” STR officials said. “To see the fight to survive in these sea turtle’s eyes, it makes you realize how fragile our oceans are and how it is our responsibility to keep it safe for the animals that call it home.” Biehl said. The release can also be watched at facebook.com/SeaTurtleRecovery.
Watercolor & Charcoal Pours With Karen Knutson
ISLAND HEIGHTS – If you are looking for a new approach to your watercolor painting this is it! Join the Ocean County Artists’ Guild on September 24 and 25, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. for this class.
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Toms River Little League Champs Look Back 20 Years Later By Chris Christopher Their names will never be forgotten. Shortstop-pitcher Todd Frazier. Pitcher Casey Gaynor. Pitcher-first baseman Scott Fisher. Second baseman Joey Franceschini Jr. Third baseman Gabe Gardner. Catcher Brad Frank. Outfielder Chris Cardone. Outfielder R.J. Johansen. Outfielder Chris Crawford. Outfielder Mike Belostock. Outfielder Eric Campesi. Outfielder Tom Gannon. Manager Mike Gaynor. Coach Ken Kondek. Coach Joe Franceschini Sr. And what the group - the Toms River East American Little League All-Star team accomplished 20 years ago will also never be forgotten. The club captured the 1998 Little League World Series title, besting Kashima, Ibarak, Japan, 12-9, on Aug. 29 in front of some 40,000 fans and an ABC Television audience at Howard J. Lamade Stadium in South Williamsport, Pa. “I don’t think it ever really sunk in on me when we won the world championship,” said Cardone, who went 2-for-2 in the finale. “To be honest, I don’t think I will ever really comprehend what we did. I was a little kid and all of my feelings and experiences are filtered through that little boy’s perspective. I was obviously excited, but I don’t remember having a grip on the scope of what we accomplished.” “It was a very overwhelming feeling when we won the championship - something that I never thought was possible - especially in front of thousands of fans,” Gannon said. The team’s leader was Frazier, who went on to star for Toms River High School South, Rutgers University, the Cincinnati Reds, the Chicago White Sox and the New York Yankees and is now the New York Mets’ starting third baseman. Frazier was 4-for-4, including a lead-off home run, in the championship game and notched the win on the pitcher’s mound. He’s in the first season of a two-year $17 million contract with the Mets. East American was honored at the second annual MLB Little League Classic on Sunday, Aug. 19 at Bowman Field in Williamsport, Pa., site of the Mets-Philadelphia Phillies clash. “It was a fun time,” Frazier said of his Little League experiences on littleleague. org prior to the Classic. “I had a blast. It was a time in my life that I’ll never forget. I remember trading pins, sliding down the hill on cardboard and meeting all the other kids from all over the world, which was really cool and probably the highlight. It was just a tremendous two weeks. We had a great time on and off the field.” Frazier was scheduled to greet the winners of the 2018 Canon Little League Photo Contest in Williamsport prior to the game. “I can’t wait to be back,” he told the website prior to the event. “I’m going to bring my two trading books full of pins from back in the day to trade with the kids. I’m going to watch the games going on. It’s going to be an unbelievable experience.” It was an experience that began at the
local level. East American won the District 18 Tournament. It followed with championships at the Section III, New Jersey and East Regional tournaments. East American lost five games before reaching the LLWS, falling in the District, section and state tournaments and twice succumbing in the East Regional Tournament. It won the United States title in Pool Play at 3-0 before capturing the world crown. The team was known as The Beast of the East. Rich Cunningham served as the club’s mascot, inciting cheers from fans while dressed in a gorilla costume. “I would say as we went farther the pressure became a little more,” Gannon said. “It was a good pressure because we had so much fun playing together that we didn’t want it to end. “I think we dealt with it by leaning on each other,” he said. “We would always make sure to pick each other up whether we had a good game or a bad game. At the end of the day, we were still kids and this exposure was new to most of us. Our coaches did a great job of making sure we didn’t forget that it was just a game and to just give it our best effort no matter what happened.” “I can honestly say that I do not remember feeling any pressure,” Cardone said. “That may sound a bit cliché or exaggerated, but I never remember any of us looking any farther than our next game. Now I’m sure we wanted to win and as it got more and more real we were not completely naive to the increased stakes. However, I never remember the team feeling any pressure. It obviously helps to have Scott Fisher, Casey Gaynor (whose dad was the manager) and Todd Frazier on your team, too.” The team coped with the greatness of the task as just that - a team. Consistency in routine helped the team deal with the pressure. “I would attribute our team’s coping skills to routine and relationships,” Cardone said. “We had a routine in practice. Every day was the same practice. It didn’t matter if we were practicing in Toms River or Williamsport in front of our parents or news cameras. Our relationships with each other were the other coping mechanisms that we had. “We all got along and that is a harder task than you would expect seeing as we were all the all-stars from our own teams. Everyone deserved to be there, but no one expected to be bigger than the team.” Cardone said Fisher and Gaynor were key pitchers. “I believe a major part of the success of our team was the pitching of Scott Fisher and Casey Gaynor,” Cardone said. “The toughness and resilience that they showed through the summer was pretty incredible. When they were on the mound, we felt we could compete with anyone. Also, having Todd Frazier didn’t hurt.” There was plenty of team spirit. “We all got along so well,” Cardone said. “We never let ourselves get too anxious or (Champs - See Page 24)
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too nervous. We made sure we lived in the moment and took it one game at a time.” “We had a combination of great coaching and talented players,” Gannon said. “We were able to mesh well as a team. The experience started out as 12 kids having fun playing ball together. We continued to win games and we wanted to keep winning to see how far we could take this team. The deeper we went into the tournament, we started to really believe we had something special.” Manager Gaynor excelled. “Mike Gaynor was a calm coach who was very calculating in his decisions,” Cardone said. “I always thought he was old school, but we did things back then that are major parts of the new school game now like batting your best hitters at the top of the lineup.” Gannon played under manager Gaynor on the local Little League team prior to being chosen to the all-star team. “I had the luxury of playing for Mr. Gaynor for three years before becoming an all-star,” Gannon said. “He was most likely the best coach I ever had. He knew exactly how to treat his players and how to get the best out of us. As competitive as he was, he never lost sight that it was all about having fun while trying to win. He would always be calm no matter what the situation was. That calmness gave us the confidence to never panic no matter what the situation was.” Gannon said the team gave winning the World Series little thought as it began play. “I don’t think it was something that was on our minds at all,” he said. “We were playing together as a team for the first time. We knew we had talented players, but winning the title was not something we set out to do from the start. As time went on, we began to realize how special of a team we had.” “I don’t think we let it creep into our minds until we actually crossed the Pennsylvania border,” Cardone said. Gannon and Cardone enjoyed competing in the World Series. “Every team that played in it was already a champion in their own right,” Gannon said. “Each team was treated to the best experience possible.” “Little League Baseball and the people with the (Little League World Series) treated us wonderfully throughout the entire experience,” Cardone said. “It was all of our first experience with being in such high demand and I don’t remember once feeling overwhelmed by the attention. Our ‘uncles’ (chaperones) and coaches did a wonderful job of insulating us from all of the media hype that was building.” Cardone thoroughly enjoyed the Little League experience. “I can say I have nothing but fond memories about the Little League experience,” he said. “No matter what was happening off the field, playing baseball was my favorite thing to do back then. What Little League did was give us the opportunity to play competitively against some truly amazing talent from around the world, some of which I can say to this day was from our own town and state. Little League provided me with
memories and friendships that will last a lifetime.” Celebrity status engulfed East American after it won the LLWS. There was a visit to the White House where they met Vice President Al Gore. The team was honored at Yankee Stadium. Cardone was a guest on the Late Show with David Letterman. Other politicians showered the club with praise and honors. “I’m not sure I could pick one thing over the other, but I would have to selfishly say my biggest thrill was my ‘Late Show with David Letterman’ appearance,” Cardone said. “It’s just not something that many people can say they did.” “I would have to say it’s a toss-up between going to Yankee Stadium and meeting the players, being able to go on the field during the national anthem and getting a chance to visit the White House,” Gannon said. “They are two things many people never get a chance to do.” Still residing in Toms River, Gannon has found the team’s memory lives. “I always get the same reaction when I tell people where I live,” he said. “I think it’s awesome that people still remember our team and it’s cool to have a story to go along with it. Besides getting married and having kids, this was probably the most amazing thing to ever happen in my life. The 12 of us have a special bond that we will have with us for the rest of our lives. Making it to Williamsport is hard enough and we were fortunate to take advantage of the opportunity and bring a world title back to Toms River.” “I honestly don’t think about it too often,” Cardone said. “I am reminded about it by coworkers and friends. However, it is not something I usually reflect upon. I am very fortunate to have so many more blessings in my life like my wife and children. I still live in Toms River and enjoy being close to my family and friends.” Cardone and his wife, Kaelin, are the parents of two children Robinson, who is three, and Chloe, who turned two in June. Cardone is employed by the United States Navy and Department of Defense as the lead mechanical design and installation engineer on a shipboard aviation data management and control network that handles launch and recovery data on aircraft carriers. Cardone said he has benefited off the field from his Little League experience. “It has helped me tremendously in life by not only providing me with lifelong friendships and memories but by also providing me with confidence in myself,” he said. “Little League has taught me that certain trials in life are worth the effort. I have learned to find the fun in the day-to-day because that is all we are guaranteed. “As silly as it sounds to say in an interview about winning a world championship, winning is not the point of all of this. Getting better every day and learning to be a better person or baseball player is the real skill because the only people who lose are the people who stop improving.” A police officer with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Gannon and his wife, Kristen, are the parents of threeyear-old Skylar and four-month-old Tripp (Champs - See Page 25)
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Champs: Continued From Page 24 Gannon. “This experience has given me the confidence to be able to accomplish anything I put my mind to,” Gannon said. “I also know that nothing is given to you and that you have to earn everything in life. I also know that what we accomplished was extremely hard and that more people fail at it than achieve it. You have to keep that in the back of your mind. You may fail from
The Brick Times, September 8, 2018, Page 25 time to time, but you must learn from that experience and try again until you succeed. “I just feel fortunate to be a part of such a special team. I gained memories that will live with me forever. I am very happy to be able to share this experience with my wife and kids.” Gardner, a sales manager for a Denver area convenience store company, said on littleleague.org, “The team has always meant a lot to me. We shared a life experience that few in this world will ever have a chance to understand.”
BlueClaws Stadium Tour
LAKEWOOD – A tour of FirstEnergy Park, home of the Lakewood BlueClaws, will be sponsored by the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation. The free tour will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 19 at 10 a.m. Program #3334661a. A second tour will be at 11 a.m., #333466-1B. Many local schools are closed this day, bring the kids! Get the inside view from the dugout, locker
rooms and batting cages, as well as the press box and luxury suites. Pack a camera for those photo ops. Pre-registration is mandator y, call 732-506-9090. To receive more information or to receive a Parks & Recreation Newsletter call us or visit our website at oceancountyparks.org. The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders sponsors this program.
Looking For Mass Migrants Of Cape May
WARETOWN – This is the time for the seasonal migration of birds into and out of the area. We will board the pontoon boat the “Osprey” looking for the migrants in the Back Bay areas of Cape May. After our lunch at the Cape May Point State Park, we will visit the hawk count. Pack lunch, binoculars and dress for the weather.
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of Greenbriar are a little upset because we feel like the hot potato is being passed around from one hand to the other without giving us almost 100 homes were flooded. solid answers or a solid direction on where the “We also need to find out if there’s a cause township is going to headed for our health.” beyond the two months of rain that fell in two While he said he understands the township and a half hours,” he said. does not have the money to help residents reIf the Parkway construction or the Parkway build, he said the residents have been denied by exit interchange construction had something to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, do with the flooding, a cause needs to be de- the Red Cross and their insurance companies. termined for the sake of liability and to ensure Santos said that in his cul-de-sac, three homes that it doesn’t happen again, the mayor said. have been abandoned since their elderly owners “We need to give the residents the peace of do not have the money to rebuild. mind that it’s okay to rebuild and okay to move “I’m a 100 percent disabled American veterback in,” he said. an, so I’m on a T he c ou nfixed income. cil members For me, t o passed a resolustart all over tion that urges again is a very the NJ Turnpike hazardous Authority and thing: it adds Ocean County to my PTSD, Engineering Deit adds to my partment to have emotional an independent state of mind study done of the and seeing my data collected afneighborhood ter the storm. where we sit “An independown in the dent engineer f ront ever y needs to look at night it is like the evidence and an abandoned make a determivillage, like nation,” Ducey being in a war said. “We don’t zone,” Santos need the county said. engineer that deThe mayor –Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn signed the proj- Greenbriar 1 resident Angel Santos stresses the said that anyect to be the one impact the storm had on him and his neighbors, one w it h a to say ‘Oh yeah, as business administrator Joanne Bergin looks on. flooded home there’s no probshould fill out lem.’ We don’t a Proper ty need a FreeholdDamage Inspection Request form, which has er three days after the flood to say ‘Oh yeah, to be completed prior to December 31, 2018. it wasn’t us, don’t worry about it.’ We need Inspections could be scheduled as soon as somebody independent to look at that.” conditions inside the affected homes have Ducey was referring to an Aug. 15 preliminary been stabilized, he said. Inspections would report provided to county officials by County start in October and would continue through engineer John Ernst that the reconfiguration December. of the Parkway Exit 91 was not the cause of Homeowners whose homes are not quickly flooding in the north section of Brick. repaired should contact the Township Tax Ernst said the design of the project “was Assessor’s office to make an inspection adequate but we had a storm beyond what before December 31 any design standard was designed for.” The inspection would impact 2019 properMayor Ducey said that after an independent ty assessments, which is all that’s allowed engineering study is completed, the engineer under the law, Ducey said. The forms are should meet with residents and present their available on the township website at brickfindings. township.net. Meanwhile, the council voted for a reso“That’s what they’re able to do. The proplution to authorize a temporary waiver of erty is the property, but the building is what Building Department fees for flood victims you can’t live in and that’s what gets adjusted for any rebuilding requiring permits. by the tax assessor,” the mayor said. Some Greenbriar residents said that waiving Evergreen Woods resident Stephen Brill the permit fees doesn’t go far enough. asked if the 40-acre solar farm on Sally Ike Angel Santos said he lost everything he Road, which is built upon a capped landfill, owns in the flood, and he suggested that the could have contributed to the flooding. township waive property taxes for at least a That water added to the expanded paved quarter to free up money for affected home- interchange 91 and the previous shoulowners to rebuild. der-widening project in the same area could Santos also said he has no faith in an in- have had a negative effect on the water capacity dependent engineer to examine the reason in the area, he said. behind the flooding. Mayor Ducey said the EPA had requested that “We know what’s gonna happen: the Parkway the solar farm basin be checked to make sure it authority is going to find a cousin of a cousin was functioning, and it was, he said. of a cousin...and at the end they’re gonna win The next council meeting will be on Wednesand we’re gonna lose,” he said. “The people day, Sept. 12 at 7 p.m.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of sept 8 - sept 14 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (Mar 21-Apr. 19): Don’t rush to judgment. It may be better to hold off on drawing any conclusions as you may not yet have all the facts at your disposal. Remain calm in the face of adversity as things will quickly improve in the week ahead. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Maintain a united front. Petty squabbles with those who are on your side may leave you as a solo act if you’re not careful. Don’t assume that your concerns are more important than anyone else’s this week. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Just because they offer you Kool-Aid doesn’t mean you have to drink it. Keep in mind that those who are overly optimistic may make foolish or reckless decisions. Let common sense be your guide in the week ahead. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Let them accept you as you are in the upcoming week. Someone who makes you bend over backwards to please is taking advantage so draw the line. Your generosity should be your choice, not someone else’s. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Maintain a modicum of moderation. Getting too passionate or excited over a new interest may cause you to go overboard so try to keep your wits about you. You may be attracted to gaudy or tasteless items this week. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Look before you leap. Stay anchored in reality when discussing future plans as you may agree to do something that is not possible. Use logic and common sense this week to avoid wandering into uncharted waters. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22.): Grin and bear
it. Giving into your adventurous side may result in a neglect of responsibilities. Stick to your routines this week. Making waves when dealing with the status quo could leave you struggling to stay afloat. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Take the high road. You may find that a short-cut takes you the exact same place as doing it the hard way. Don’t be afraid to question established norms in the week ahead as there may indeed be an easier way. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Bring your A game. Don’t be so overconfident this week that you neglect to make necessary preparations for your latest endeavor. Assuming that you know what someone is thinking is asking for trouble. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Let them down easy. Employ a little tact when trying to show a loved one the error of their ways. Being too blunt could hurt feelings this week. Show them that you’re on their side by being helpful and kind. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): It may not be worth the risk. Successfully taking a chance may yield vast rewards but there’s no certainty that you won’t fail. Play it safe this week and indulge in the many joys of life that cost you nothing. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Don’t be a rebel without a cause. Being argumentative or defiant simply for the sake of stirring things up will get you nowhere. Focus extra energy on being creative rather than trying to tear things down this week.
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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Summer Finale: Easy Recipe Provides Seamless Transition To Fall Grilling By Wolfgang Puck
What are you grilling for Labor Day? That question is being asked more and more as the unofficial end of summer draws near. It’s an odd time of year to be thin king about what you might grill. The actual end of summer is fast approaching, after which the days grow shorter and shorter as fall begins to close in. We’re also on the verge of facing so-called Indian summer, when temperatures can sometimes be as warm as the hottest summer days, or even hotter. So my suggestion to you is to cook something that feels special yet easy for the end of vacation time but also feels slightly autumnal. A dish with a hint of f lavors that will feel robust and comforting for the cooler days that will ultimately come after Indian summer passes. With all that in mind, pork chops seem to me like an ideal main ingredient choice. They cook quickly and easily on the grill, providing tender, f lavorful results. They’re impressive, substantial and satisfying. You can also go on cooking the recipe as summer gives way to autumn. And, once the weather turns a bit colder, feel free to adapt it simply by cooking the chops on the stovetop in a little bit of peanut oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat instead of on the grill. Voila! You have a perfectly delicious autumn dish that will make you think back to happy summer days. GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH VINEGAR BUTTER AND BABY ARUGULA Serves 4 4 well-trimmed pork chops, each about 8 ounces (250 g) Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 large shallot, minced 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 3 tablespoons cut into small pieces 1/4 cup (60 mL) Zinfandel vinegar
or other good-quality, strongf lavored red wine vinegar 1/2 cup (125 mL) dry red wine 1/2 cup (125 mL) good-quality chicken broth or stock, boiled in a small saucepan until reduced to about 1/4 cup (60 mL) 2 bunches baby arugula, tough stems removed, leaves rinsed under cold running water and patted dry Preheat a grill for direct-heat cooking, with the fire directly under the cooking grid. When the fire is hot, season the pork chops to taste on both sides with salt and pepper. G r ill the chops until well-seared on both sides and cooked through but still juicy, 5 to 7 minutes per side, turning them only once; an instant read grilling thermometer inserted into the center of a chop should read about 145 F (63 C). Remove the chops to a heated platter, cover with aluminum foil, and keep warm. As soon as the pork chops start grilling, prepare the sauce. Put the shallot and 1 tablespoon of the butter in a nonreactive saucepan over medium heat and saute until the shallot begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the vinegar, stir and scrape with a wooden spoon to deglaze the pan deposits, raise the heat to high, and cook until the vinegar reduces by half its volume, about 1 minute. Stir in the wine and continue boiling until it reduces by half, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the reduce broth or stock and continue simmering the sauce until it is thick enough to lightly coat the back of a spoon, 2 to 3 minutes longer. Reduce the heat to low and whisk the sauce continuously while adding the remaining butter pieces a little at a time, only adding more when those you’ve added are fully incorporated. Season the sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Arrange a bed of arugula leaves on each of four warmed dinner plates. Place a pork chop on top of each bed of arugula. Spoon the sauce over the chops, and serve immediately.
(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2018 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.
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