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By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – Hannah Infantolino came to the re-opening of the Brick Farmers’ Market at Windward Beach Park early on Saturday, and was sorting through vegetables at one of the five produce stands who have signed on as vendors there. “I come every week for all the fresh food, like vegetables, bread, coffee, pierogies - it’s all fresh and wonderful here,” said Infantolino, who lives in Cedarcroft. “They say you should eat less, and eat well, and try
to stay away from processed food. The produce here has no pesticides, no GMOs, and it’s healthier for you - you know it’s local and not coming from another country,” she said. Recreation Department coordinator Christine Hessenkemper said that a total of 41 vendors have signed up for the Brick Farmers’ Market this year, with 27 selling their goods on the first day. More vendors come to the market as fruits and vegetables are in season. (Spring - See Page 4)
Ceremony Remember The Officers We Have Lost
By Jennifer Peacock LAKEWOOD – Some people know their calling from an early age. Robert Tobias was one of those people. “He grew up as a kid knowing he would be a police officer,” his older brother, John Tobias,
said. “He loved his job.” Robert Tobias was 21 when he started with the Manchester Township Police Department, the youngest officer at that time, John said. He had been with the department just over a year on May 17, 1975.
It was around 5:45 p.m. at mile marker 35.8 on Route 70 westbound. Officer Tobias was conducting a motor vehicle stop, standing at the driver’s side door, when another vehicle struck and killed him. He was 23.
He was the first Manchester Police Officer killed in the line of duty. The driver who struck him was charged with death by auto, possession of a controlled dangerous substance and operating an unsafe (Officers - See Page 5)
By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – Council members voted to place parking restrictions at the playground parking lot at Traders Cove Park and Marina that would allow cars to park for just two hours between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. from May 15 until Sept. 15. Council Vice President Lisa Crate said the ordinance reestablishes the timed restriction to ensure that the lot is only used by people who are using the facilities and amenities at the park. During public comment on the ordinance, resident and former Republican council candidate Charlie Bacon asked why the ordinance was necessary. “How did this ordinance start? What was the genesis of it? Does it go through a committee first?” he asked. Township business administrator Joanne Bergin said that the marina staff had relayed that there were problems associated with a number of people coming to Traders Cove on the weekends and parking in the area by the playground, which is located near the transient boat slip area. “So people would walk over to the transient slip and get picked up by a boat, and they would spend the day on the boat out in the water,” she said, leaving their cars parked in the playground area. Families who came to use the playground were forced to park in distant lots, so that was the start of the discussion, Bergin said, which was then brought to the attention of the Recreation Committee. When a department has a challenge that could be (Parking - See Page 4)
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Continued From Page 1 Some vendors are sharing a spot and take turns, but most have returned from last year, she said. In addition to produce and plants, the Farmers’ Market features a wide variety of goods, from pickles to homemade soaps, baked goods, kettle corn, candles and much more. There are even food trucks on site if you want to stay for lunch. Some new vendors include sellers of fresh seafood, gourmet nuts, nut butter, and others, Hessenkemper said. Brick residents pay $20 for a 10-by-10-foot space, while non-residents pay $40. Some vendors rent two or three adjacent spaces, she said. Over 830 people came to the Farmers’ Market in the first two hours on the opening day, Hessenkemper said. Volunteers from the Brick Recreation Youth Club took attendance, helped people load their cars, and manned the tables at the entrance to the market, which would count towards their community service hours. Wagons are now available for the first time for anyone who needs them, Hessenkemper said. Returning for the fifth year, Todd Marchetti’s Colony Market has become a staple at the Farmers’ Market, and he always rents two spaces for his business that began in 1903 when his great-grandfather began selling produce in Brick. His son (Todd’s grandfather) eventually took over the business, which would become Colony Market on Mantoloking Road. The business passed down to Aldo Marchetti (who is now 75 and in failing health), who went into partnership with his son Todd in 1995, who has turned Colony Market into a “mobile
storefront.” Colony Market makes the rounds at five farmers’ markets, Marchetti said. “I should have brought three times as much product,” he said on Saturday morning. “I get all my produce from a local 200-acre farm in Howell, and if they don’t have what I want, I go to the Philadelphia Regional Produce Market where we have been members for over a century.” Herbertsville resident Gina Bonomo said that Saturday was her first visit to the Brick Farmers’ Market. “The prices are very good, I’m surprised at how many vendors are here, and at the variety,” she said. Bonomo bought artichokes and elderberry juice, which she’d heard was a supervitamin. The Farmers Market runs every Saturday from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., rain or shine, through Sept. 21.
─Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn Gina Bonomo of Herbertsville shops the artichokes.
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Continued From Page 1 addressed by an ordinance, they run it by the business administrator or the council president to explain the problem, she said. “The goal of the ordinance was simply to have a mechanism in place that would ensure that folks wanting to use the playground had a spot close by to park and enjoy the playground,” she said. Last year was the first year the parking restriction ordinance was in place. Bergin said she recently asked the marina staff if the parking restriction was effective last year, and they said it was very helpful. Councilman Jim Fozman was the only council member who voted against the ordinance. “There are 70 parking spaces in that parking area, there’s plenty of parking for everybody,” he said. Fozman, the lone Republican on council, said the ordinance is “unenforceable...what are you going to do? Have the police go out there and chalkmark the tires and then two hours later check the tires? “I don’t see any use for this at all,” he said. “I think this is a money grab....I think it’s just ridiculous. No other park has this, just this one.” Bergin said parks security is responsible for enforcing the measure, not the police. Foodtown Site Delay In other news, Mayor John G. Ducey said he was “finally able to sit down and get some information about what is going on, and why it’s taking so long” for construction to begin on the sports dome planned for the former
Foodtown site. A number of permits are still needed before the developer can break ground, from groups such as Ocean County Soil Conservation and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. A response is needed from a Letter of Interpretation that has been submitted; the Brick Township Municipal Utilities Authority has to take a look at the application; and it needs to go before the Ocean County Hearing Board, Ducey said. When all these are completed it would be submitted to CAFRA (Coastal Area Facilities Review Act), the portion of the DEP that handles development near bodies of water, he added. “So that’s what we’re waiting for,” Ducey said. “It’s not necessarily government red tape, you have to go through these hoops, but I guess it’s all there for protection.” The sports dome developer is working handin-hand with the developer of the retail component that will be located in the front portion of the 11-acre site. HFZ Brick LLC plans to build a 75,000 square-foot “Super Dome” in the rear of the property, fronted by and attached to a two-story 26,880 square foot building. M&M Development plans to construct three retail buildings fronting Route 70, including a 22,978 square foot retail building, two attached retail units of 6,400 square feet, and a separate 4,300 square foot restaurant pad drive-through. “The sports dome wants to be open as soon as possible, but the developer up front with the stores is okay with waiting a few years,” Ducey said. The next council meeting will be on Tuesday May 28 at 7 p.m.
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Continued From Page 1 vehicle. Forty-four years later, to the day, John Tobias said he can still picture his brother sitting in the chair in their mother’s living room, getting ready to go to work as if it were yesterday. “Today is a special day. Every day is a special day,” John Tobias said. He laid two red roses at the Ocean County Honor Roll memorial for his brother at the 28th annual Ocean County Law Enforcement Memorial Day Observance May 17, 2019. He planned to purchase a grave blanket to lay at Robert’s resting place at St. Mary’s after the ceremony and sit and talk with him. “I know he is with me all the time,” John Tobias. “We all feel that way.” The observance commemorates the ultimate sacrifice made by 18 law enforcement officials and their families in Ocean County since 1927. Family members, flanked by officers from their loved ones’ respective departments, laid roses in memory of those lost. Lakewood Police Chief Gregory Meyer accompanied two sets of families to the memorial. His department lost two officers within 5 years: William “Niche” Pressler #270 on May 14, 2007, and Christopher Matlosz #317 on Jan. 14, 2011. Pressler died in a car crash on New Egypt Road when he swerved to miss a deer and hit a tree. Matlosz was shot and killed when he stopped a 19-year-old man walking along August Drive wanted on an outstanding warrant. That man was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Pressler’s death inspired the department to participate in the Police Unity Tour, the annual “ride for those who died” each May. Officers and their supporters ride bicycles to the Washington, D.C., National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. “We tend to appreciate our family more, our coworkers more,” Meyer said. Pressler’s death especially was one of the first many in the department ever experienced. “We got a tighter bond together. We’re hyper vigilant. It made us a better agency.” The observance is held each year at the Ocean County Police Academy and is attended by law enforcement and government officials and families. This year, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer delivered the keynote address, honoring all those who died but highlighting two officers his own office lost, Detective Tina Rambo on Aug. 1, 2011 and
The Brick Times, May 25, 2019, Page 5 Detective John Stevens Jan. 21, 2015. He called both “dedicated public servants” and “kind and compassionate human beings.” He also remembered those left behind: the families. “There are no words that can lessen your pain, no speeches that will ease your grief. Just please know that we all join together on this special day, and every day for that matter, to honor your courage. …Though our hearts may be heavy as we grieve for our fallen and disabled officers, we must reject despair. We should not dwell on the circumstances under which our fallen officers have given their lives, but rather focus on how they lived their lives. “…The best way to honor our fallen and disabled officers is to continue to do everything we can, with all that we have, to forge a safer and more just society. After all, that was the cause for which they surrendered their lives, and it must be our cause as well.” Those remembered, and their end of watch, were: • Cpl. Scott R. Thompson, Manchester Township Police Department, EOW April 10, 2015 • Det. John Scott Stevens, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, EOW Jan. 21, 2015 • Det. Tina E. Rambo, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, EOW Aug. 1, 2011 • Officer Christopher A. Matlosz, Lakewood Police Department, EOW Jan. 14, 2011 • Officer Jason Marles, Ocean Gate Police Department, EOW Nov. 25, 2010 • Officer William Preslar, Lakewood Police Department, EOW May 14, 2007 • Officer Robert Ventura, Jackson Township Police Department, EOW March 18, 2001 • Officer John Lesemann, Brick Police Department, EOW Aug. 30, 1999 • Officer Larry Dunfee Jr., Stafford Township Police Department, EOW April 27, 1981 • Officer Richard Harper, Brick Police Department, EOW May 4, 1978 • Officer Robert Tobias, Manchester Township Police Department, EOW May 17, 1975 • Chief Angelo Leonetti, Long Beach Township Police Department, EOW March 6, 1962 • Trooper Raymond Fiola, EOW Feb. 19, 1962 • Officer Hartley Richter, Lakewood Police Department, EOW April 8, 1946 • Marshal Arnold Johnson, Point Pleasant Police Department, EOW July 22, 1928 • Trooper John Ressler, EOW May 1, 1932 • Trooper Leonard McCandless, EOW June 28, 1931 • Trooper First Class Joseph Smith, EOW Aug. 4, 1927
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Progress Made To Restore Point Pleasant Beach Damaged By Recent Storm From The Desk Of
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Chris Smith P OI N T PL E A SA N T BE AC H – Re p. C h r i s Smith (R-4th) today announced that progress has been made on restoring the beaches in Point Pleasant Beach Borough, with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) signaling it is planning to retur n to address recent erosion
caused by severe weather over the past week. “Good beaches are essential to a successful local economy, tourism, and our shore town residents,” said Smith. “As promised by USACE, high dunes must be accompanied by wide beaches and appropriate slopes, and we’re counting
on the Cor ps to follow through with this important beach protection.” Smith spoke directly to USACE, and followed up with a letter sent to Lieutenant Colonel K r isten N. Dahle, Commander of the USACE Philadelphia District that oversees the project. The Corps preliminarily informed Smith that it was working on a plan of action that would get the contractor Weeks Marine back to Point Pleasant Beach for re-pumping, once the contractor completes the work in Bay Head.
“I am writing to you once again about the critical coastal storm damage reduction project in Point Pleasant Beach, N.J., in my congressional district which the Army Corps of Engineers has been diligently constructing in recent months,” Smith wrote. “Constituents have told me first-hand accounts of seeing their long-awaited, replenished beaches nearly washed away, with sea waters reaching the very foot of the dunes,” Smith said. “I have been in contact with Point Pleasant Beach officials, as well as Keith
Watson, the Corps project manager, to express my support for the borough’s request that the Corps act as quickly as is possible on concerns about restoring the beaches.” Smith also spoke to Mayor Steve Reid to assure that he would work with the Corps to repair the recent damage. “This is great news,” said Reid. “We appreciate the Corps trying to do this. I want to thank the Congressman for once again working on Point Pleasant Beach’s behalf.” Smith noted that along with Mayor Reid, he has
heard from State Sen. Holzapfel, and Borough Councilman Paul Kanitra. Sm it h felt t hat si nce the Point Pleasant Beach section of the Corps’ project is still underway and not completed, and while the constr uction equipment is still in the area, it seemed logical and cost effective that the Corps restore the beach to its planned width before the aforementioned powerful weather system, in order to achieve the project’s primary goal of reducing impacts from coastal erosion and storms.
Improvements To Infrastructure Needed To Handle Climate Change From The Desk Of
Congressman Andy Kim WASHI NGTON, D.C. –Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) passed an amendment to H.R. 9, the Climate Action Now Act, that requires the Administration to take infrastructure resilience into account on plans to address climate change
as part of the United States’ commitment to the Paris Climate Agreement. “Climate change isn’t just measured by rising tides and rising temperatures, it’s measured by the investment needed in infrastructure to keep our communities resil-
ient in the face of this real threat,” said Congressman Kim. “We know that infrastructure improvements don’t only need to come in the form of potholes fixed and bridges rebuilt. They’re needed to lessen the impact of rising storm surges from the next big storm and make sure communities like ours can remain a place for people to raise a family, create jobs and achieve the American Dream.” The Climate Action Now Act, containing Congressm a n K i m’s l a n g u a g e ,
passed the House. The bill ensures that actions are taken to mitigate the rising threat of climate change on our communities and prevents actions that take our country back in this effort. “We haven’t just seen rising sea waters due to climate change, we’ve seen rising costs to keep our basic infrastructure resilient,” said South Toms River Mayor Gregory Handshy. “We need to invest in that infrastructure to protect our community and communities like ours. This amend-
ment by Congressman Kim is an important step in making sure our priorities and those investments are felt right here at home.” The impact of climate change has been felt directly in New Jersey through the increase in super storms and regularly rising sea waters. Superstorm Sandy, which made landfall in New Jersey in 2012, cost the state $36.8 billion, including $29.4 billion in repair and restoration. Toms River received the most damage for a single locality, facing $2.25 billion
in property damage. “Barnegat Bay is a critical part of our community that is threatened by the impact of climate change,” said Britta Wenzel, Executive Director of Save Barnegat Bay. “We need a comprehensive approach that tackles this threat and the infrastructure needed to keep the Bay resilient. Congressman Kim’s effort is an important step in not only addressing this major issue, but ensuring our Bay will be a resource for future generations.”
Holzapfel, McGuckin & Wolfe Call On Murphy To Use Extra Funds To Stop Cuts To Brick & Toms River Schools Capitol Comments Senator Jim Holzapfel 10th Legislative District, Serving Toms River
TRENTON – Senator Jim Holzapfel, Assemblyman Greg McGuckin, and Assemblyman Dave Wolfe (R-10th) said any unexpected state tax
revenues should be dedicated to fully funding school districts like Brick and Toms River that have been hit with massive cuts in aid under
Governor Phil Murphy’s proposed FY 2020 State Budget. The Governor recently said that State tax collections for the current fiscal year, which ends June 30, are running approximately $250 million ahead of projections. “Governor Murphy has proposed cutting $5.5 million from the Brick and Toms River school district budgets next year, which has resulted in a massive number of teacher
layoffs that will impact our classrooms,” said Holzapfel. “If the Governor is now sitting on hundreds of millions in extra tax revenues that he wasn’t expecting to collect, he must make fully funding our schools, protecting our teachers, and educating our children his top priority.” As part of the Governor’s budget proposal for the coming year, school aid to Brick and Toms River would be
cut by $2.74 million and $2.78 million, representing reductions of 8 percent and 4.2 percent in state aid, respectively. “It’s school districts like ours that succeed in providing a quality, affordable education to our children that always seem to pay the price for other people’s inability to do the same,” said McGuckin. “Governor Murphy is flat out wrong to shift
funding from our schools to other districts that have already mismanaged billions. We shouldn’t reward failure. The governor should take the opportunity presented by unanticipated state revenues gains and do the right thing by funding our schools at the levels they deserve.” In Brick, Governor Murphy’s funding cuts have resulted in a district budget for next year that
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Officials Begin Water Testing At County Beaches
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Inflammation of the eyelid lining and white of the eye, known as “conjunctivitis,” produces redness and itching in the membrane that covers the white part of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelid (the conjunctiva). Also known as “pink eye,” this highly contagious inflammation is usually caused by bacteria or a virus. If there is a clear, watery discharge from one or both eyes, the culprit is usually a virus from the adenovirus family, which can also cause cold-like symptoms. Pink eye caused by a virus usually clears up spontaneously in about two weeks. Pink eye caused by bacteria will show signs of a thick, crusty discharge, which should be treated with antibiotic drops or ointments prescribed by the ophthalmologist. RP is diagnosed in part through an examination of the retina. An ophthalmologist will use an ophthalmoscope, a tool that allows for a wider, clear view of the retina. This typically reveals abnormal, dark pigment deposits that streak the retina. At SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES, P.A., you will find a compassionate and experienced team who are dedicated to providing a full spectrum of high-quality personalized eye care for your whole family. If you need eye care or just want a simple eye exam, please call 732-349-5622.
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By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – Officials from the Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) are gearing up once again to perform water testing at the county’s public beaches. Established in the 1970s, the Ocean County Health Department Cooperative Coastal Monitoring Program (CCMP) has proved to be one of the nation’s longest running and most comprehensive beach testing programs. “It’s a big job every summer season, but the Ocean County Health Department will once again monitor most of Ocean County’s ocean, bay, river and lake beaches along with swimming pools, hot tubs and water parks,” said Ocean County Freeholder Gerry P. Little. “The Ocean County Health Depar tment inspects water quality every week at 68 public bathing beaches throughout the county from mid-May through Labor Day 2019,” says Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. Water samples will be taken from the county’s salt and freshwater swimming beaches each week. These samples will then be tested for two types of bacteria - enterococcus and E.coli. If the results come back with higher than acceptable levels, the water is immediately retested and the town is notified. After the second high reading, the beach is closed and tested daily until bacteria levels return to normal. While closures aren’t very common, they can occur after a heavy rainfall as water runoff washes animal waste, lawn care products and other bacteria into the water. “Everyone can pitch in to help make a difference to keep our waterways and beaches clean by picking up after our pets and not throwing trash or cigarette butts onto the streets,” stated Daniel E. Regenye, Ocean County Health Department Public Health Coordinator. “This waste eventually empties into lakes, rivers and the bay and contributes to our beach closings.” OCHD officials provide the following
tips for staying safe at the beach: • Observe swimming advisories; do not enter the water at a beach under a swimming advisory. • Avoid swallowing water when swimming; natural waters may contain disease-causing organisms that can cause gastrointestinal illness if swallowed. • Avoid swimming for a few days after heavy rainfall; bacteria levels are likely to be high and disease-causing organisms are more likely to be present after rainfall due to pollution from land runoff and other sources. • Prevent direct contact of cuts and open wounds; natural waters may contain disease-causing organisms that may cause skin infections. • Do not swim if you are ill or have a weakened immune system; some organisms are opportunistic and may only cause illness when you are already ill or your immune system is weakened. • Shower with soap after swimming; showering helps remove potential disease-causing organisms. • Swim away from fishing piers, pipes, drains, and water flowing from storm drains onto a beach. • Do not dispose of trash, pet waste, or dirty diapers on the beach. According to Regenye, OCHD posts water quality reports for all monitored beaches at ochd.org. Up to the minute reports can be obtained by calling the 24/7 hotline at 732-341-9700 ext. 7776 or at 1-800-342-9738 ext. 7776. “Visitors from all over the country and Ocean County come to enjoy the 44 miles of beautiful beaches and the many other recreational waterways and the Ocean County Health Department wants to ensure everyone is protected and safe,” added Little continues. For more information regarding the OCHD Cooperative Coastal Monitoring Program, please call 732-341-9700 ext. 7685 or follow the Health Department on Twitter@OCpublichealth or like us on Facebook.
Caregiver Support Group BRICK – Feeling overwhelmed taking care of a loved one? Learn how to care for yourself while caring for others at the Caregiver Support Group & Education program. The support group is led by Mira Ahuja on
the first and third Monday of each month, 1-3 p.m., at Willow Springs Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center. Willow Springs is located at 1049 Burnt Tavern Road in Brick. To register, call Mira at 732-740-3900.
The Brick Times welcomes your special announcements! Engagements, Weddings, Births, Birthday Wishes, etc. Please call 732-657-7344 for more details!
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Willow Springs Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is a Marquis Health Services facility that provides post-hospital care, short-term rehab and long-term residential care. According to the AHCA, “every day, skilled nursing centers assist our seniors and people with disabilities in living their happiest and best lives.” Willow Springs Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is located at 1049 Burnt Tavern Road, Brick, NJ.
OCVTS Hosts All-Day Music Fest June 1 By Kimberly Bosco LITTLE EGG HARBOR – Join the Ocean County Foundation for Vocational Technical Education for an all-day festival of music, food and fun! Music on the Green will be held on June 1, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., at the Atlantis Golf Course, 261 Country Club Boulevard in Little Egg Harbor. Kick off your summer at this music festival featuring local talents such as Nikki Briar, Katfish Lucy, Vyntedge Rock, Zinnia Moon and Tom Pernal as well as student performances from the Ocean County Vocational Technical School’s Performing Arts Academy. There will also be various food stations with tast y t reats prepared by Cuisine on the Green, craft beer and
beverages, a vendor market and free children’s activities. Golf for free at the Atlantis Golf Course annual Open House! Tickets are just $10 in advance and $15 the day of the event. Visit ocvtsfoundation.org to purchase tickets and view the music talent line up. Ocean County RIDE will be providing free shuttle bus service from nearby parking areas as well as bus service f rom the Ocean Cou nt y Vocational Technical School’s Toms River Center. You can view the shuttle schedule at ocvtsfoundation.org. If you wish to be a sponsor or vendor at this event, spaces are still available! Contact 732-581-1263 or nancy@nwlconsulting.net for more information.
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BRICK – After 4 days and 275 miles, Brick officers arrived in Washington DC as part of the 2019 Police Unity Tour! During National Police Week we honor and remember those law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice, as well as the family members, friends and fellow officers they left behind. National Police Week draws in between 25,000 to 40,000 attendees. The attendees come from departments throughout the United States as well as from agencies throughout the world. This provides a unique opportunity for officers to meet others who work in law enforcement.
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Ocean Medical Center Partners with Brick Police EMS to Keep the Community Safe and Secure
─Photo courtesy Brick EMS BRICK – Hackensack Meridian Health Ocean Medical Center has formed a unique partnership with Brick Police EMS to ensure that their lifesaving equipment is safe and effective when responding to medical emergencies in the community. “The role of the Biomedical Engineering Department at Ocean Medical Center is to maintain and service medical equipment to ensure the quality and safety of patient care,” said Robert Anderson, senior technologist, Biomedical Engineering. “We also continuously look for new and creative ways to build and maintain relationships to support our vendors and local community and saw this as a perfect opportunity to make a difference.” The BIOMED Department established a partnership with Brick Police EMS to validate the efficacy of patient monitors and defibrillators utilized on their emergency vehicles. To accomplish this, they created a separate file in their electronic documentation system for each piece of equipment including a maintenance schedule and specific manufacturers’
specifications. When the equipment is due for service, BIOMED notifies Brick EMS to bring in the equipment for service. If issues are discovered, BIOMED immediately works with them to correct the problem. This is one of many collaborative projects Ocean Medical Center and Brick Police EMS have worked on over the past several years. “This partnership provides a streamlined process that ensures that our lifesaving equipment is safe and effective and that our first responders are fully prepared when responding to an emergency,” said Robert Contreras, director of EMS, Brick Police EMS. “It gives me peace of mind to know that we are doing our very best to keep our community safe and secure.” “Partnerships such as these benefit the community in so many ways,” said Jason Kreitner, chief hospital executive, Ocean Medical Center. “Many of our team members live and work in this community and it’s great to know that our first responders are well equipped for any emergency.”
Police Add Prescription Drop Off Box POINT PLEASANT BEACH – A permanent prescription medication Drop Off Box has been installed in the lobby of Point Pleasant Beach Police HQ. Acceptable items: • Prescription Medication • Over the Counter Medication Non-acceptable items: • Illegal Drugs • Needles • Lotions or Liquids • Inhalers • Thermometers • Hydrogen Peroxide The lobby is monitored 24/7, so please use this drop box properly.
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The Arc, Ocean County Chapter to Host 2019 Catalyst Awards
TOMS RIVER – The Arc, Ocean County Chapter will award eleven recipients for their outstanding service to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities at the Catalyst Awards on Wednesday, June 5th at the Clarion Hotel in Toms River. The Catalyst Award recipients all went above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities at The Arc. Congratulations to all the 2019 Award Winners: • Employee of The Year: Lisa Anderson, The Arc Ocean County Chapter • Employee of The Year: John McKeon, The Arc Ocean County Chapter • Employee of The Year: Julie Polizzi, The Arc Ocean County Chapter • Employee of The Year (Part-Time): Jennifer Kogut, The Arc Ocean County Chapter • Employee of The Year (Part-Time): Eliza-
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Health Dept. Recognized For Breastfeeding Services Program
By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Health Department Women Infants and Children Program (WIC) was recently recognized for excellence in lactation care by The International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) and International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA). “The Ocean County Health Department is delighted to receive this award and couldn’t be any prouder of the WIC employees and administrators that have dedicated themselves to the residents of Ocean County by providing the highest standard of lactation care, education and support,” said Ocean County Freeholder Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. OCHD’s Breastfeeding Support and Services Program received the IBCLC Care Award for staffing professionals who hold the prestigious International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification and providing a lactation program for breastfeeding families. “The IBCLC Care Award is the result of a lot of hard work by our staff and the dedicated efforts to promote and provide a lactation program that makes expert assistance available for breastfeeding
families in Ocean County when they need it. The program is geared to encourage and educate breastfeeding families about the significant benefits and management of breastfeeding as well as training health care professionals in the community to assist families achieve their breastfeeding objectives,” said Daniel E. Regenye, OCHD Public Health Coordinator. In addition, the facility has also completed a variety of activities that help protect, promote, and support breastfeeding. “Breastfeeding is the natural way of providing young infants with the nutrients they need for healthy growth and development, but it is also a journey and success in supporting and sustaining breastfeeding is a long-term investment between moms, their support systems, and the healthcare community. With this in mind, the WIC Program is dedicated in supporting efforts to encourage and promote breastfeeding through diverse and far-reaching initiatives intended at giving children their very best possible start to life,” said Patty High, OCHD Assistant Health Coordinator. For more information regarding the Ocean County Health Department Breastfeeding Support and Services Program, visit ochd.org or follow us and like us on Facebook.
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Around The Jersey Shore FTHS Fashion Students Create Gifts for Those in Need
─Photos courtesy FRHSD FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – Students in the fashion classes at Freehold Township High School have been busy designing items for those in need. Recently Fashion 1 students made teddy bears, complete with clothing, which were donated to the Salvation Army. The bears were then delivered in Easter Baskets for less fortunate children in Ocean County.
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Around The Jersey Shore CNHS Junior Honored During Law Day Event
─Photo courtesy Monmouth County COLTS NECK – Colts Neck High School’s Ty Blitstein was recently honored at the Monmouth County Hall of Records during the county’s Law Day event. The junior won first place in the Monmouth County Law Day essay competition, which had a theme of “free speech, free press, free society” this year. Ty is a student in the Law & Public Service Magnet Program at Colts Neck High School, a rigorous program geared toward highly motivated students with demonstrated interests and abilities in history, politics, government, law, volunteerism, and leadership. Skills targeted for development include problem-solving, critical
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By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. If your child has to undergo a tonsillectomy, there is important research newly published in JAMA Pediatrics that I’d like to share with you today. Years ago, tonsillectomies were performed due to recurrent infections, but today, the reason for this surgery is more likely to treat obstructive sleep problems that cause coughing, shortness of breath, wheezing and bronchospasm. In adults, breathing difficulties occur during sleep and are quite uncomfortable and scary. The symptoms of SDB range from loud snoring, to complete blockage of the breathing airways (during sleep) termed sleep apnea, or obstructive sleep apnea. In children, tonsillectomies are common surgical procedures and not considered high risk. Unfortunately, half of the children experience a problem during or right after the procedure that has to do with their lungs, ability to breathe with comfort and other symptoms. For example, tonsillectomies can frequently cause problems ranging from coughing, bronchospasm, laryngospasm and airway obstruction to oxygen reductions in the blood, coughing, and stridor, the term for wheezing which occurs due to a blocked windpipe or larynx. These symptoms are extremely frightening for both the child, and the doctor, not to mention the parents if are present during an episode. My hope today is that my information allows your child to get through the procedures without these terrifying problems. Researchers conducted a study to see if they could help kids and get to the bottom of all of this. So they gave half the study
participants 2 puffs of a popular asthma drug called albuterol sulfate (a.k.a salbutamol sulfate). The other half received a placebo, meaning a non-medicinal inhalation. The experts wanted to see if the asthma drug could serve as a pre-treatment drug to lower the risk of children experiencing peri-operative breathing difficulties during their tonsillectomy. Sure enough, it helped, just 2 actuations of albuterol administered via inhalation and taken shortly before anesthesia (and before the surgical procedure) could help reduce the risk of these adverse events that surround tonsillectomies. The placebo group experienced a lot of breathing problems, almost half of those kids had an issue. In the albuterol-treated group, only 28 percent of kids had an issue. This is quite significant. The researchers concluded “Premedication with albuterol should be considered for children undergoing tonsillectomy.” If you are the parent of a child that requires a tonsillectomy, be sure to tell your doctor about this research, don’t assume they know it because it just got published literally days ago. It also begs the question if albuterol (which is cheap and easy to get by prescription) could be helpful for other people with breathing difficulties, such as apnea. The answer is no. There isn’t any clinical evidence to support the use of this asthma drug for apnea, or loud snoring, and in fact, albuterol is stimulating, and it may interfere with restful sleep. Albuterol is a quick-relief inhaler designed primarily for asthma as a rescue aid. It’s not an apnea drug. If you have apnea, use a CPAP device.
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Around The Jersey Shore Brick Utilities Awarded $950,000 Grant for Water Quality Improvements By Kimberly Bosco BRICK – Brick Township Municipal Utilities Authority (Brick Utilities) will be receiving nearly $1 million for a water quality improvement project at the Metedeconk River. Brick Utilities was selected as a recipient of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s $10M Barnegat Bay Water Quality Restoration Grants Program. They will receive $950,000 for improvements to the Metedeconk River water quality for water supply and the Barnegat Bay. “The Metedeconk River is Brick Utilities’ primary source of water supply,” said Brick Utilities Chairman Gregory M. Flynn. “The protection of the Metedeconk watershed is of critical importance to the Authority and its customers, and we appreciate the support of our partners, particularly Howell and Lakewood Townships, in helping us secure this funding.” The project encompasses four main tasks, including: Pathogen source tracking in the North Branch of the Metedeconk River; Implementation of urban green infrastructure BMP’s, such as rain gardens and tree filters, and evaluation of options to filter stormwater from the largest stormwater outfall in the watershed in Lakewood; Retrofitting a stormwater basin to promote infiltration and filter stormwater pollutants in Howell Township; and Initiating a winter road salt demonstration project to minimize chloride loads to the river. According to data collected by Brick Utilities, chloride concentrations in the Metedeconk River have more than doubled over the past decade as a
result of winter road salt applications. “We understand that public safety and getting the roads cleared is the highest priority when it comes to winter storms,” said Brick Utilities Executive Director Chris Theodos. “We are going to look at practical ways to meet those objectives and at the same time lessen the amount of chloride loading to the Metedeconk River, as has been done in many other places in the country.” With this sizeable grant, Brick Utilities plans to reduce the overall pollutants making their way into the Metedeconk River while also managing antiquated stormwater management systems. One of the most concerning threats to the river is stormwater runoff, which picks up pollutants from roads, parking lots, lawns and other areas as it runs off and carries these pollutants to local waterways. These goals are main priorities outlined in the Metedeconk River Watershed Protection and Restoration Plan, which Brick Utilities completed in 2013. These projects will help to maintain and protect the Metedeconk, which is a critical water resource for the region. It serves as the principle water supply for Brick Utilities, which provides drinking water to more than 100,000 shore area residents in Brick and surrounding communities, including Howell and Lakewood. The Metedeconk is also a major source of freshwater inflow to Barnegat Bay. For more information, view NJDEP’s Barnegat Bay Water Quality Restoration Grants Program or the Metedeconk River Watershed Protection & Restoration Plan at nj.gov/dep/newsrel/2019/19_0032.htm and metedeconkriver.org.
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Around The Jersey Shore Brick Utilities Hosts SelfWatering Planter Workshop
By Kimberly Bosco BRICK – Make your very own self-watering planter at this free workshop! The Brick Township Municipal Utilities Authority (Brick Utilities) will be hosting a free workshop on June 9, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., at the Brick Reservoir. Shari Kondrup from Brick Utilities will teach you all about self-watering planters as well as the type of potting mix and plants that are best suited for them. Participants will also learn how to construct their own self-watering planter from a five gallon bucket. Each participant will be provided a five gallon bucket planter, instructions, and materials provided free of charge.
If you are looking for an easy and conservative way to grow vegetables, fruits, herbs and flowers in areas with limited space, self-watering plants are the perfect solution. The workshop is free but registration is required. To register, contact Shari Kondrup at 732-701-4282 or skondrup@brickmua. com. This presentation is part of Brick Utilities’ “Weekend at the Reservoir” educational program. Weekend at the Reservoir is a free community education program being sponsored by Brick Utilities which focuses on local water resources, particularly the importance of the Metedeconk River and Barnegat Bay to the region, and how to conserve water.
Bridgefest Celebrates 15 Years At Ocean Grove’s 150th Year Celebration OLD BRIDGE – Join The Bridge Christian Radio as they present Bridgefest 2019 with musical guests Big Daddy Weave and Matt Schuler in concert on Saturday, June 22nd in beautiful Ocean Grove, NJ. Pastor Lloyd Pulley of Calvary Chapel Old Bridge will be hosting the event and Pastor Pancho Juarez from The Ark Montebello, California will be sharing the gospel message at the concert. Pastor Lloyd and Pastor Pancho can both be heard daily on The Bridge Radio. Bridgefest, the annual outreach event of The Bridge Christian Radio Network, consistently draws thousands to Ocean Grove, NJ each summer. Now in its 15th year, Bridgefest remains the largest and longest running Christian Summer festival of its kind to be held on the Jersey Shore. Bridgefest’s theme for 2019 “Calm in the Storm” is especially significant with the 150th Anniversary of Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association taking place this year. Ocean Grove has survived many storms in its long history most recently Hurricane Sandy. “In today’s world and in this life of uncertainty, with events and political turmoil rocking our lives, there is only one that has the ability to calm the storm. We must look to Him in the midst of the storm,” said Pastor Lloyd Pulley. The all-day summer festival is filled with great teaching, faith and fun for the whole family! Events throughout the day include teachings from Bridge Radio OnAir Pastors, a Youth Rally, several Q&A Pastor Panels, a surf clinic, boardwalk games, kid’s activities, food trucks, ministry and business vendors/sponsors, and a beach baptism. The highly anticipated Christian Festival caps the day with a
night-time concert featuring Big Daddy Weave and Matt Schuler, one of the top finalists of The Voice – Season 5. The evening concert will be the second time Big Daddy Weave will perform at Bridgefest. “We are looking forward to returning to Bridgefest! We’ve always had a great time with the people of New Jersey and can’t wait to see you all soon!” said Mike Weaver of Big Daddy Weave. The Bridge Radio is a ministry of Calvary Old Bridge and is dedicated to sound Bible teaching. “There are some wonderful Christian music stations in the area, but the Bridge fills a much-needed void. We focus on the straightforward teaching of the Bible, featuring some of the best teachers and communicators in the countr y,” said Lloyd Pulley, Pastor of Calvary Chapel Old Bridge, co-founder of The Bridge, and feat ured teacher on the station. “Great teachers, musicians and listeners all come together at Bridgefest to celebrate our common delight in God and His Word and enjoy the company of thousands who do as well.” General admission and reserved seating tickets are available starting at $20. For more information about Bridgefest, and to purchase your tickets to the concert, go to bridgefest.org or call 888-8616100. The Bridge is heard worldwide on TuneIn and bridgeradio.org. Locally, it is heard on 89.7FM in Monmouth & Ocean Counties, NJ; 91.9FM in Southern Middlesex & Northern Monmouth Counties, NJ; 95.1FM New York City; 99.7FM in NY’s Sullivan County; 103.1FM in Northern Jersey & NYC; and 106.9FM in Poughkeepsie, NY.
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New Jersey Association for Justice and R.C. Shea & Associates strongly support A-4293, a bill which protects insurance consumers from unreasonable delays in the payment or denials of legitimate claims. When someone buys an insurance policy, that person has a simple expectation - which is that the insurance provider will be there in their customer’s time of need. Too often, however, insurers seek to avoid paying claims in order to protect their bottom lines. We are very concerned about the rising trend of insurance companies acting in bad faith by unreasonably delaying or denying payment that is justly due. This is practice is unfair and wrong. Insurers should have their customers, not their shareholders be their highest priority. A-4293 recognizes this obvious injustice and remedies it by allowing those filing claims the first-party right to sue their insurance companies for bad faith if and when those companies fail to properly settle claims. Insurance companies have civil and criminal remedies available to hold people accountable if they commit insurance fraud. They have the Office of Insurance Fraud as an arm of state government to investigate and prosecute insurance fraud when the companies are victim. But, the honest consumer does not now have a remedy against an insurance company when a valid claim is denied or delayed. This bill levels the playing field so consumers are protected when they are the victim of insurance fraud. Whether it is for claims relating to declared disasters or automobile coverage that they are required by the State of New Jersey to purchase, the first-party right to sue levels the proverbial playing field. It allows consumers to hold powerful insurance companies accountable for delaying or denying just payment to their customers. Automobile insurance is perhaps the only product that people are required to purchase
but are then forced to seek permission in order to use it. Additionally, the Michael J. Deem provider of that insurance product is then permitted to tell the consumer that he or she cannot use a product that they have already purchased. A-4293 corrects this situation. This bill seeks recognition of that fact that insurance companies should be held to account when the fail to act in good faith. This is a simple expectation that every consumer has when they choose to do business with any company. The fact that auto insurance consumers are required by law to purchase this service and that they are putting the wellbeing of themselves and their loved one in the hands of the insurance companies only increases the stakes. In far too many cases, insurance companies delay, deny and defend claims. This dishonest practice forces their customers to fight for needed medical care, treatment for injuries or funds to repair damaged property. When an insurance company unjustly delays or denies the payment of legitimate claims, consumers must have the right to go to court. Presently, consumers in this state have no practical remedy if their insurance company unreasonably delays or refuses payment on a claim. Insurance customers are entitled to have their claims resolved in a fair and equitable manner without unreasonable delay; this is why they need the ability to seek redress when an insurance company acts in bad faith. We strongly encourage our readers to contact their Legislature and ask him/her to pass A-4293 which would provide much needed insurance consumer protection. R.C. Shea & Associates can help you contact your Legislature. Please do not hesitate to call us: (732) 505-1212.
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Around The Jersey Shore Historical Society Appoints New Officers
–Photo courtesy Brick Township Historical Society New officers, left to right: President Ed Mangold, Corresponding Secretary Maria Pilipski, Treasurer Margaret Osborn, Recording Secretary Amy Tschinkel and Vice-President Dawn Havens. Pastor Doug Chase, the Brick Police Chaplain, at extreme right, officiated at the ceremony. BRICK – The Brick Township Historical Society held its annual dinner May 15 at Graziano’s Restaurant in Point Pleasant. The new officers were installed by Pastor Doug Chase, the Brick Police Chaplain. The new officers are: • President Ed Mangold of Whiting • Vice President Dawn Havens of Point Pleasant • Treasurer Margaret Osborn of Brick • Cor responding Secretar y Mar ia Pilipski of Brick • Amy Tschinkel of Brick President Ed Mangold made a special presentation to Joanne and Jack Zez ula, both long time members of the Brick Township Historical Society and retired teachers from the Brick Tow nsh ip School System. Mangold gave them a proclamation from Mayor John G. Ducey declaring May 14, 2019 to be “Joanne and Jack Zezula Day” in honor of all their contributions to the community over a period of 50 years. Joanne Zezula was a founding member of the historical society in 1976. She was president for four terms and was involved with every aspect of the society. Joanne scheduled the museum tour guides and also gave tours herself.
She used her fine, artistic talent when the group published different books, including “Brick Township Changing Scenes,” “Broken Spars, New Jersey C oa st Sh ipw r e ck s 16 4 0 -1935” a nd also cookbooks with Margaret Vandenburg’s recipes. Joanne coordinated these projects and brought them to fruition. Jack Zezula was treasurer of the society for many years. He also contributed greatly to the restoration of the Havens Homestead Museum doing a variety of jobs including uncovering the downstairs fireplace and removing old paint and wallpaper. He could be seen spring and fall helping to clean up the property. In addition, Jack was often giving tours at the museum with great enthusiasm. He enjoyed being the bartender, serving punch at the Havens Homestead for many Christmas seasons. The next event of the society is its annual Giant Yard Sale on June 1 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (rain date: June 2) at the museum property, 521 Herbertsville Rd., Brick. For more information on the activities of the society see its website at bricktownshiphistoricalsociety.com or call 732-785-2500.
Point Pleasant Beach Farmers Market Opening Day POINT PLEASANT BEACH – The Point Pleasant Beach Farmers Market will open for the season on Sunday, June 2, at 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The farmers market will be held every Sunday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 627 Arnold Ave, Point Pleasant Beach.
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CLASSIFIEDS For Rent 55+ Community - 2 bdr ,1-1/2 baths, lg. liv/din, wash/dryer, dishwasher, attached garage, $1195.00/month + security, no pets, 732-793-0995. (23) SEASIDE PARK - Yearly Lease, Magnificent Oceanfront, Super Clean one/two or three bedroom apartments with deck and yard -from $1800 908-278-5491. (24)
Real Estate Rental Or Purchase - 1 & 2 BR Homes – Adult 55+ Community Homestead Run – Toms River. BYRON COURT-nearing completion! www.homesteadrun.com Call 732-370-2300. (23) BRICK TOWN - Own/invest 3BR cozy ranch, 100x125 lot, fenced yard, gas heat, C/A - 135 Stephan Rd. $215,000 Easy Pkwy access. Owner motivated. Call Shirley C/21 732-775-5918. (23)
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By Kimberly Bosco OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced a new campaign for 2019 that preaches love, tolerance, and kindness. The “Love Thy Neighbor: There is No Room for Hate in Ocean County” campaign will kick off the weekend of May 31 through June 2. As part of the campaign, Prosecutor Billhimer has requested that all religious ceremonies in houses of worship throughout Ocean County address issues related to tolerance and kindness with a recognition that understanding is more important than divisiveness. “My office and the other twenty county prosecutor’s offices in New Jersey share a responsibility to detect, investigate, indict and convict those who violate the laws of our State,” said Prosecutor Billhimer, “I take great pride in this mission. I also believe that it is my duty to exemplify leadership beyond the realm of police work and the courtroom. As our county struggles with divisions based on race, ethnicity, religion and political views, it is incumbent on myself and all community leaders to embrace diversity. It is important
to send a clear message across the respective communities that make up our great county that kindness and tolerance is preferred over vitriol and hate speech,” Prosecutor Billhimer said. “Love Thy Neighbor” was born out of the cooperation of numerous faith based and community leaders in partnership with the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office and the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office. The mission is to counteract the rising hate and bias that society is struggling with by promoting understanding and reconciliation. Love Thy Neighbor USA, a national organization, can be found online at LoveThyNeighborUSA.com and Facebook. For more information on Ocean County’s program, or to learn how you or your organization can participate in this year’s program, contact Mike Colwell, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, at Mcolwell@co.ocean.nj.us, Bryan Huntenburg, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, at BHuntenburg@co.ocean.nj.us, Scott Gartner, at scott@lovethyneighborusa.com or Colin Lewis at colin@lovethyneighborusa.com.
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PTA Color Run 2019 BRICK – Join the Emma Havens Young School PTA for their annual Color Run on May 28! Rain date June 4. Sign in and registration will be at 4 p.m. Race begins at 5:30 p.m. Couse is one mile. Early Bird Registration: $18 (t-shirt included). Late Registration: $23 (First Come, First Serve T-shirts). This event is meant to bring the Brick community together for an enjoyable, healthy night out. If you are looking to have a great time and want to volunteer, we will give you
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community hours and put a smile on your face! This one-mile color run event being hosted behind Emma Havens Young Elementary School PTA at Drum Point Sports Complex, in Brick. We have planned a professional ZUMBA dance warm-up by DS FITNESS, live radio broadcasting through B98.5 FM including the (prize wheel), amazing photo props, KONA ICE truck. In addition, we have professional face painters coming from FANTASY FACE & BODY decorating our guests.
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Testimonial Picnic BRICK – Brick Elks Lodge 2152 will host a Testimonial Picnic on June 29, 1-5 p.m. Cost is $20 per person and includes burgers, hot dogs, beans, salad, wings, sausage, peppers and onions. Cash bar will be available. The event will honor outgoing exalted
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of may 25 - may 31 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): If charisma was a peach, you’d have an orchard. In the week to come you may feel more attractive and appealing than usual. Your ability to stick to a commitment may be challenged by friends or family. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may not realize it, but your friendly outlook and eclectic tastes can make you a trend-setter. In the upcoming week you may be attracted to the strange and unusual, but you will have the good sense to choose wisely. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your life can become better than ever. Use your creative imagination to visualize unity with loved ones and financial comfort. In the week to come you could have chances to make your most wonderful dreams become reality. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You must use trust when money is involved. Your faith can be challenged, however, if someone second-guesses or questions your reasons or motivations. Use a common-sense approach in the week ahead. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your heart may be filled with love and affection in the week ahead. If you are single you could find the person of your dreams; if you are already in a romantic union your bonds could be tightened and reinforced. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Prepare to enter into an agreement, make a promise, or get advice from someone in the know. Make your priority list, and as this week launches you can check off the most important boxes. Discuss long term plans with friends.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Polish up your public persona in the week to come. You should be able to make a good impression on someone by demonstrating your loyalty and sincerity. Savvy friends can help you make better business decisions. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Honor traditions as needed but incorporate new ideas as soon as they have proven themselves. In the week ahead you can use novel ideas, imagination and vision to upgrade your job or working environment. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Pair up with people who can offer mutually beneficial terms. As the week unfolds you may enjoy a surge of confidence. Refuse to be discouraged if someone bursts your bubble, or by minor mix-ups. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Find time to enjoy family and friends. You don’t need to worry that by neglecting work you will lose traction in the pursuit of your ambitions. This is a week to focus on love and close connections. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Put all the pieces together until the picture becomes clear. Acting on an impulsive idea can work in your favor as this week goes by. You may be inspired to purchase something that lifts your spirits. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Make a profit by placing your trust in others. Because you are likeable and reliable you may receive an opportunity to increase your net worth in the upcoming week. If research proves it out, go ahead and sign.
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Wolfgang Puck’s Kitchen This Blockbuster Season, Add A Gourmet Touch To Your Favorite Snack By Wolfgang Puck
The actual calendar start of summer is still weeks away. But as far as the movie industry is concerned, the hottest months have already begun. We’ve entered that time of year when, week after week, we’re bombarded with socalled summer blockbusters. Each Friday brings the latest fantastical superheroes, marauding monsters, dazzling 3-D animation, beloved children’s book adaptations and other big-screen fare that aims to fills the seats of theaters everywhere. I love to take in the must-see movies as much as anyone, and I often go with my two younger sons Oliver and Alexander. As a chef, however, I almost always find one part of the experience, the snacks, more than a little disappointing. That got me thinking: What would I do if I were given control over a movie theater’s snack bar? I’d definitely keep a steady stream of individual-serving gourmet pizzas coming from an oven behind the counter. Maybe there would be fresh-baked cookies and chocolate truffles. We’d have gourmet ice cream bars too. But what about the popcorn? Even if you get a batch that’s been freshly popped, it usually comes with a buttery flavor that tastes artificial because it is; the result of products like unhealthy partially hydrogenated soybean oil and chemicals with tongue-twisting names, which together can leave an unpleasant aftertaste. I’d much rather make my own popcorn, flavoring it with a combination of natural seasonings, as I do in the following recipe for a snack my team and I served at the Governors Ball following the most recent Academy Awards ceremony. Spicy ranch popcorn is sprinkled with a powder that, on contact with the hot justpopped corn, bursts with the widely popular flavor of ranch dressing. You can make the seasoning powder in just a few seconds while your corn is popping. All you need are easy-to-find ingredients: Parmesan from the cheese or deli section; milk powder or buttermilk powder from the dairy or baking aisle; onion and garlic powders and red pepper flakes from the seasonings; and citric acid powder, usually stocked in the canning section or sometimes found labeled “sour salt” among the kosher foods. Seal them all in a jar, shake them up to mix, and you’re ready to go. But don’t get me wrong: I’m not suggesting that you sneak good homemade popcorn into the movies. After all, while some movie theaters may allow you to take in your own snacks, others won’t; so make sure to check
ahead. The good news is that watching movies that you stream on TV, even recent blockbusters, has never been easier or better. So, at the very least, you can enjoy this popcorn in the comfort of your own home. SPICY RANCH POPCORN Makes about 4 cups (1 L) Serves 1 to 4 For the popcorn: 1/4 cup (60 mL) canola oil 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon unpopped popcorn kernels SPICY RANCH POWDER 1/4 cup (60 mL) evaporated milk powder or buttermilk powder 1/4 cup (60 mL) freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon citric acid powder 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes For the popcorn, put the oil in a heavy-bottomed 1 1/2- or 2-quart saucepan. Add 3 or 4 kernels of the popcorn and place the pan over medium-high heat. When these test kernels pop, immediately add the remaining popcorn in a single layer, taking care to keep your hands, face and hair safely clear of the hot oil. Cover the pan, and remove it from the heat for about 30 seconds. Then, return the covered pan to the heat and, as soon as you hear the kernels beginning to pop, gently shake the pan back and forth on the burner. When the popping finally slows to 4 or 5 seconds between pops, remove the pan from the heat, carefully remove the lid to avoid the steam that will rise from the pot, and immediately empty the popcorn into a wide bowl. While the corn is popping, prepare the spicy ranch powder: Put the evaporated milk powder, Parmesan, onion powder, garlic powder, citric acid powder and red pepper flakes into a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Close the lid and shake the jar briefly but vigorously to combine the ingredients. Alternatively, pull all the ingredients in a small mixing bowl and stir them together thoroughly. As soon as the corn has finished popping and you’ve emptied it into a bowl, sprinkle the seasoning powder evenly over the hot popcorn and use a large spoon to toss it well, evenly coating all the kernels. Serve the popcorn immediately, dividing it among individual bowls or movie theater-style boxes or bags.
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