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There were a variety of activities available for Brick residents. By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - There was food for every taste, and activities for every age group at the
annual Brick Township’s Fallfest, held recently at Windward Beach Park. The family-friendly festival feat ured 16
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food t r ucks and 11 civic organ izat ions who raised money for t hei r orga n i zat ions by h o s t i n g ve n d o r games.
For example, Brick Memorial High School Dance Team ran a lawn darts/tattoos booth, while the (Fallfest - See Page 4)
Remembering Victims Of Domestic Violence
By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – Memories of those who died as the victim of domestic violence - and greater awareness to the resources available to those facing that trauma - were part of the Silent Witness Project ceremony held recently at the Ocean County Mall. The Silent Witness Project ceremony involved the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, Ocean County College, Providence House Domestic Violence Services of Catholic Charities, the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office and the Soroptimist International of Toms River. Ocean County Freeholder Director Virginia E. Haines and Freeholder Gary Quinn presented a proclamation to Providence House during the ceremony and during her remarks, Haines shared
her own story. “I was a victim when I was 25 years old. I told no one. I didn’t let anyone know until after it was happening but I did leave. I was not hospitalized and thank God I was not killed but it can happen to anyone,” she said. “No matter who you are, where are you live or your background, you can be a victim. When that happens you can call someone, be it a neighbor or a support agency or someone else but you can always find a way out,” Haines said. The event was held to raise awareness of the issue of domestic violence and connect residents with local resources to help end the violence in their lives. Both Haines and Ocean County Prosecutor (Awareness - See Page 6)
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Laurelton Sale One Option In Filling Funding Hole
By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - There were no bids on the former Laurelton School site during a Sept. 4 auction, so the Board of Education voted to obtain the services of an auction company to sell the property, which has been uninhabited since 2008. School Business Administrator James Edwards said that obtaining the services of an auction company is one of three choices available to the district. “We could enter into negotiations to sell the building, we could go back out to bid again, or we could look to hire an auctioneer service who would assist us in selling the building,” he said during a special Board of Education meeting recently. The Finance Committee feels that the auctioneer is the best way to proceed, he said. Whoever buys the property would pay the auctioneer’s fee, Edwards added, with no fees to the district. A competitive contracting process would be used to select an auctioneer/marketing service, he added. Edwards said the board had an appraisal done on the property, which is the amount (adopted by resolution) the building is worth and for which the district cannot accept less. The site has gone to bid twice, and while there were a few lookers, there were no bidders, he said. Board of Education member Victoria Pakala asked Edwards to review the alternatives the board had considered for the site. “We have gone through many processes. We have looked at public/private partnerships, we’ve actually put it out to lease a couple of times - we got no bidders on it,” Edwards said. The district has entertained jointures with the township and with the Affordable Housing Authority, but the feedback is always the same: the renovations needed because of environmental concerns are so great that no one wants to touch it, Edwards said. “The point we’re at now, which is 10 years (School - See Page 5)
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Continued From Page 1 school’s wrestling team had a pumpkin chucking/treat wall booth. The Lake Riviera Middle School Art Club featured a spin art/milk jug toss/ palette show while the Brick Township High School ice hockey team ran a hockey shoot. Also, the Recreation Department ran a soccer darts/ski ball booth and Ocean County Parks Department was on hand to run a crayon rubbing craft. Filling out the festival was DJ music, fire pits, a corn hole tournament, ball pits for kids, a beer and wine garden, a hay maze and a fireworks show at the end. Brick resident Jackie Holmes came to Fallfest for the first time with her husband James and her toddler, James IV. “It’s so nice, I’m enjoying it a lot,” Holmes said as she watched her son play in one of the ball pits. “We’re enjoying the beer tent, and we’re going to try the corn on the cob, pork roll and funnel cake,” she said. Township officials, including Mayor John G. Ducey and Director of Recreation Dan Santaniello attended Fallfest with their families. “It’s an awesome turnout,” Ducey said. “There are more people this year, but the lines don’t seem as long.” Ducey’s 7-year-old son ran through the hay maze and watched his dad compete in corn hole.
Santaniello said that Fallfest is different from the township’s Summerfest concert events because during Fallfest, people come and go all day. During Summerfest, most people come and stay for the whole show. Weatherwise, it was a perfect fall day for a festival, sunny and crisp with temperatures in the mid-60’s. Brick Police were helping to direct traffic, which was backed up on Princeton Avenue during most of the event, which ran from 1 p.m. until 7 p.m. Shuttle buses were available and had pick up/drop off from Midstreams Elementary School and the Veterans Memorial School Complex, which helped to alleviate the traffic congestion on Princeton Avenue. “We have activities for everyone from 65 to one year old. It’s a true family fun event,” Santaniello said. Courtney McGrath came to the festival with her young son, Grayson, and her boyfriend Sean Birch. The family is from the Midstreams and Van Zile areas of town. “This is a nice reunion for Brick - we’re seeing a bunch of our friends,” McGrath said. “There’s lots of activities like the jumping house and the maze, and we had lobster rolls from Shore Fresh. I have my eye on dessert but I don’t know which one yet.” Additional food trucks included pizza, baked goods, tacos, Cajun and smoked barbeque, ice cream, and more.
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Continued From Page 1 in the making, of selling the building or attempting to sell it, is because we truly at this point...have exhausted all options,” he said. The $620,000 price tag would be a onetime revenue source for the school district which is currently in litigation with the state over a $24 million incremental cut in state aid over seven years. As always, Edwards provided an update to the school funding litigation. The attorney who is representing the district provided information regarding future litigation costs for the lawsuit. Edwards said the worst case scenario cost for the lawsuit is upwards of $75,000, which would then be split by the seven districts that are suing the state. This amount is well within the amount previously authorized by the board in the amount of $40,000, he said, of which there is $20,027 remaining. The business administrator said that the Finance Committee discussed several revenue strategies that had been brought up during Board of Education meetings. Some strategies were suggested by people who had emailed Edwards and by school district staff. The fi rst strategy is to impose a school tax, similar to a Jersey City tax which was part of the state’s school funding formula. “I let the committee know that I have reached out to the legislative offices and
The Brick Times, October 26, 2019, Page 5 asked if they would consider supporting such a piece of legislation, and we’ll look to see how that proceeds,” Edwards said. The district has been looking at placing ads on school buses, gyms and fields, and at corporate sponsors, which Edwards said has been in the works for a while. Some $24,538 has been collected in fees during the 2018-2019 school year, and while incremental increases in the future might be appropriate, the Finance Committee felt that large increases would not be favorably viewed upon by the spectators at the events, which are mostly parents, he said. Also, the district has considered buyer consortiums for a revenue stream, such as the township-run tax rebate program, Buy in Brick, but found that such programs are “revenue-neutral” to the township. Credit being given to the people who use the program are able to take that credit off their tax bill and not pay that amount to the township, so there is no revenue gain on that, Edwards said. He said he reached out to the township to propose education fees on new developments, but the general feedback he has received is that the township does not want to turn away developers by imposing a fee that surrounding townships do not have. One of the school administrators suggested a fundraising foundation for the district. Edwards said he recently attended a workshop entitled “Winning Grant Strategies,” and the Finance Committee
has invited the person who ran the workshop to attend the next Finance Committee meeting to talk about the formation of a foundation and grant opportunities. Another school administrator had suggested the construction of a bubble for rental purposes such as the one at Toms River Intermediate School East on Hooper Avenue. “I did speak to Toms River about their bubble, and regards to the cost involved and the amount of rental that would be generated, it doesn’t seem like it would be a worthwhile endeavor,” Edwards said. The next Board of Education meeting will be on Thursday November 14 at 7 p.m. at the Professional Development Center.
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Bradley D. Billhimer reviewed the history of the Silent Witness Project which began in 1990 when an ad hoc group of women artists and writers, upset about the growing number of women in Minnesota being murdered by their partners or acquaintances, joined together with several other women’s organizations to form Arts Action Against Domestic Violence. “While you are here take the time to look at the silent witnesses in the circle here,” Billhimer said referring to the life sized red and blue wooden figures which featured information on a specific fatal incident of domestic violence that included the name of the victim, their town, date and a brief synopsis of that murder. Billhimer noted that the women who founded the movement felt an urgency to do something that would speak out against the escalating domestic violence in their state and set out to create something that would commemorate the lives of the 26 women whose lives had been taken in 1990 as a result of domestic violence. “It now exists in every state and 23 other countries. The goal of those women in Minnesota was to promote education, raise awareness, reduce the stigma and connect people with resources. There are a number of resources available. It doesn’t discriminate based on race, religion, ethnicity. It effects all of us,” Billhimer said. “There is no reason for you to suffer in silence. There are people here that can help you,” he said. “I always thought it was important to talk to students and young people who are at a vulnerable age so that they can see the signs. The hardest thing for a victim of domestic violence is to understand the cy-
cle and to realize that they may be in it. It is so easy for us to say ‘why doesn’t someone just leave.’ That is the hardest thing to do if you don’t realize you are in it.” Laurie Toole, program supervisor for Providence House Domestic Violence Services of Catholic Charities served as master of ceremonies. She said the day’s event was dedicated in memory of Ron Gering, who recently died of cancer, for his 45 years of service to Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton. “Ron was a gentle man who cared deeply about the people we serve, leading an agency work group that brought a trauma informed approach to our work. Ron ensured that those who were voiceless would be given a voice through the work of Catholic Charities. We know Ron would be proud by the work being done to shine light on the issue of domestic violence,” Toole said. “Having a voice is especially important for victims of domestic violence. For a victim of domestic violence, choosing to speak out and be heard can often be very dangerous and unsafe. More often than not it takes an immense amount of courage,” she said. “We work continuously at Providence House to provide a safe place for victims to choose courage and we are so fortunate that so many of you in the community do the same.” The ceremony included performances by the Ocean County Vocational Technical School Performing Arts Academy while the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department Honor Guard opened the program with presentation of colors. Pastor Tom Carrano of New Beginnings Christian Church provided the invocation. For information about Providence House and its domestic violence support services call 732-350-2120.
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background on Kallista’s illness, stating that she was diagnosed last May and now has one year of treatment left to go. She is now in what is considered the maintenance phase in treating B cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, her father said in a later interview. Moments before Kallista came through the door, her father noted “There’s going to be a lot of tears.” His prediction was right. As Kallista rounded the corner and saw Ramsay, she tossed her belongings to the ground and broke into sobs of pure excitement and surprise before running straight to —Photo courtesy Flores Family Ramsay for a big hug. “When I see strong girls like you, having three By Kimberly Bosco and Chris Lundy of my own…you inspire me,” Ramsay told her. BEACHWOOD - Imagine you’re in school. Between happy tears and jokes about music You’re walking to your next class when all of a sudden your favorite celebrity shows up to class, Ramsay managed to make the surprise even better with some macaroons, cake, and surprise you. A dream come true! Seems impossible, right? cupcakes. Although, he admitted he did not Well, not for Kallista Flores. While he was in make them himself. He had picked them up town for a bit of show-biz, celebrity chef Gor- at Confections of a Rock$tar in Asbury Park. Flores added that watchdon Ramsay took a detour ing Ramsay’s shows “got to Toms River Intermediher through her cancer ate South to meet Kallista, treatment.” a Beachwood local and “That’s all she did the Ramsay super fan. Kallista’s treatment costs whole four months she was The surprise was orchesabout $1,100 a month. The in the hospital, we watched trated by her father, Wolf fundraising page is still accooking show after cookFlores, and documented tive at gofundme.com/f/teaming show,” he added. via Facebook live on his kallista The pair shared a macasocial media page. Flores roon and Ramsay provided shared a post to social Kallista with a bit of inmedia earlier this week, spirational advice: “You are a strong winner, hoping to garner enough attention to nab a remember that,” he said. meet and greet with the famous chef for his Ramsay left off with a promise to keep in daughter. The post read: “she is freaking out because touch. Kallista responded “Yes please.” The chef had another surprise for the family. he is in town filming. She is a HUGE fan! That night, Flores received an email that his Obsessed is more like it! Please keep sharing this until she meets him. She wanted to use daughter’s GoFundMe (gofundme.com/f/ her Make A Wish to meet him. Please help teamkallista) had reached its goal. That was this message find a way to Gordon Ramsay! impossible, he thought, because it was so She is a great kid and Gordon Ramsay is her far away. He checked and sure enough, one idol! She’d even be happy with a phone call donation put it over the top. Ramsay had donated $10,133, matching the from him. Her room has a cardboard cut out exact amount that was in there at the time. of Gordon…she LOVES him. Please help a Flores said he gathered the family together in little girl with cancer get her wish!” In the post, a photo shows 12-year-old a hug and everyone started crying. This kind of money is incredibly important. Kallista rocking her short pixie cut with blond Kallista’s co-pay is just under $1,100 a month. on top, somewhat mirroring Ramsay’s own You read that correctly: $1,100 every month. signature cut, holding a sign that says “Cancer That’s like having an additional mortgage Can Suck It.” Less than 24 hours after the post went up, payment. Another example of how expensive it is to get Flores stood next to Ramsay at Kallista’s sick: her hospital bill was once $4.2 million. school, preparing the surprise of her life. “This fine individual right here is actually at Insurance took care of most of that, but the my daughter’s school,” began Flores, standing fact that the family was still responsible for $25,000 was adding insult to injury. The first next to Ramsay in the video. “To be here in Toms River in between prescription they ever picked up cost $643. That night, she crashed as the excitement died shoots…I’m just absolutely panicking,” said Ramsay, joking about his own poor perfor- down and the steroids and the chemo kicked in, mance record at school as a kid. Ramsay was but she perked up again when she realized that in Toms River filming an episode of his show Ramsay started following her on Instagram. “If there was ever a kid who deserved “Gordon Ramsay’s 24 Hours to Hell and to meet her idol, it’s her,” he said. “She’s Back” at Caneda’s White Rooster. an inspiration for other kids with can“I can’t wait to meet her,” he added. Flores provided Ramsay with a little bit of cer that their dreams can come true.”
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Brick Library Events for October 2019
BRICK – Join the Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library for events throughout the month of October. October’s Art Display presents an exhibit by Brick Artists Studio. • 7 p.m., Every Tuesday: English Conversation Group. All are welcome. • 11:30 a.m., Monday, October 28: Gentle Chair Yoga for Adults with Special Challenges. A gentle yoga practice for adults with wheelchairs or other physical challenges. Day program groups and individuals welcome. Please Register. Strategies. Presented by Tom Martucci in partnership with Ocean County SCORE. Please Register. • 2 p.m., Saturday, October 26: A Musical Salute to Broadway with Charlie Zahm. Join singer/guitarist Charlie Zahm for an hour of Broadway favorites, black tuxedo, white tie, and all. Please Register.
• 2 p.m., Monday, October 28: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey Wellness Series – Men’s Health Please Register. • 6 p.m., Monday, October 28: Universal Class. Free continuing courses with an Ocean County Library card. Please Register. • 7 p.m., Tuesday, October 29: Hypnosis and Stress. Join Board Certified Hypnotist, Mary Silvernail, to find out about how hypnosis can help you with stress, pain, and more. Learn a creative visualization technique to help. Please Register. • 10 a.m., Wednesday, October 30: hoopla. Borrow digital movies, music, and eBooks. Please Register. Children’s Programs: • 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, October 29: Halloween Crafts and Parade. Crafts, a parade and trick or treating. Children and families. Please Register.
Brick Historical Society Presents Kevin Woyce
BRICK – The Brick Township Historical Society will hold its next meeting Nov. 12, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. at the Herbertsville Firehouse, 601 Herbertsville Rd., Brick. Kevin Woyce, an author, photographer and lecturer, will give a program about NJ showing original
photographs from around the state. He will explain how many of the original peoples of the area influenced the names of places in the state. Also, he will speak of industry and the beginnings of our transportation system with the building of canals.
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F eAtuReD L etteR Changing Perceptions On Disability October 22nd was International Stuttering Awareness Day. Stuttering is the only disability people still laugh at but we’re working
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Letters To The Editor Politicians Must Represent Us All Ocean County is once again in the national news because of an unjust decision by our Freeholders, including current Freeholder Deputy Director John Kelly. Back in 2005, our Freeholders denied the dying wish of a 25-year veteran of the Sheriff’s department, Lt. Laurel Hester, to pass her pension and other survivor benefits to her longtime domestic partner. Although such action was legal under New Jersey state law, John Kelly justified the refusal of survivor benefits based on his personal religious beliefs, arguing it would violate the sanctity of marriage. The injustice of the Freeholder’s decision brought an immediate public outcry, including from Lt. Hester’s fellow officers. The Freeholders ultimately reversed their decision in a 4-0 vote, with John Kelly not present to vote. But this blot on Ocean County’s reputation is a gift that keeps on giving, drawing negative national attention as the subject of an Oscar winning documentary in 2008
and a major motion picture starring Julianne Moore in 2015. And now, a tweet by Julianne Moore to her 850,000+ followers has brought renewed attention to John Kelly and the history of bias in Ocean County. I think it’s time we finally put this sordid history behind us, electing Freeholders who will represent all the citizens of Ocean County. It’s time to clean house. I support Jean Czarkowski and David Wright, leaders of the highest integrity and accomplishment, who are committed to improving the lives of ALL Ocean County residents. I’ll be voting for Jean and David in November. Nancy Caira Waretown
Kudos To Amato Team On Recreational Opportunities As a Berkeley Township resident, as well as a parent of very active children, I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mayor Carmen Amato,
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the Township Council, and the Berkeley Township staff in general for the fantastic recreational setup we are able to enjoy in the township. For starters, the new turf field at Veterans Park is a welcome addition for the community. It proves to be an efficient and safe place for the Berkeley soccer and football organizations to use during the fall. The field can also be used for lacrosse, which has become a popular youth sport over the years. Also at Veterans, the softball field has been updated with a new safety fence, lighting, a scoreboard. I’ve mentioned a lot about Veterans Park, but the partnership with former Major League Pitcher Al Leiter that fixed up and would later become the Leiter Family Baseball Park was tremendous. When spectators from other towns come here to play, they seem envious of what we have here. These kinds of projects don’t happen overnight - they take significant time, management, and focused leadership to complete. That is a testament to the commitment to provide first-rate facilities and services by Mayor Amato and the Council. There are other great recreational opportunities to mention. Mayor Amato and the Council worked with the late Ocean County Freeholder, John Bartlett, to rebuild Berkeley Island County Park that includes a water spray park to help keep cool on hot summer days. The rebuilt Butler Beach with a new playground, as well as a fishing and crabbing pier was exceptionally well done. There are also new playgrounds at Dudley Park and Mastapeter Park at Amherst. The new skate park and inclusive merry-goround at Veterans provides
Letters The Editor our children with evenTo more from any American, much what they were here in Toms opportunities. All of these projects I mention came while Berkeley Township enjoys the second-lowest taxes in Ocean County! The vision and leadership to provide our children with so many wonderful opportunities has earned Mayor Amato and his team my vote! Please join me November 5th in voting Column A for the Amato Team! Michelle Tarantino Berkeley
Why Is Trump Above The Law? It’s time - past time - to open a formal impeachment inquiry. One hundred and thirty members of the House have already come out in support. I want to know why the remaining members (including my member of Congress *), have yet to come on board. Democrats have had control of the House of Representatives since the beginning of the year and still have yet to hold Trump accountable for his criminal conduct. In my opinion, time’s up. Trump may lie to the American people, but the evidence does not. Mueller’s report found over a hundred secret communications between Trump’s team and Russia or individuals tied to Russia. It found that Trump’s own campaign chairman gave polling data to a former Russian intelligence officer. It outlined at least 10 occasions in which Trump obstructed justice, which is a serious crime, to say the least. If you or I did what Trump did, we’d be in jail. Trump can scream “no collusion” all he wants, but these actions are unacceptable
less from the Commander in Chief who is tasked with protecting our national security. It’s imperative for our representatives to support a formal impeachment inquiry. Every lawmaker should want to hold Trump accountable for his crimes. We need to send a message that welcoming the help of a foreign government - and obstructing justice to cover it up - will not be tolerated. Kathy Atkins Forked River * Editor’s note: The congressman for Forked River has called for impeachment.
Keep School Spending Down In Lakewood, publicly funded busing to over 130 private schools has nearly bankrupted the school district - requiring tens of millions in state bailouts, year after year. I’m Jeff Dingsor and I believe Toms River School Board’s recent decision to bus students to Lakewood private schools has opened a Pandora’s Box that will have devastating consequences for property taxes and on the quality of education in our public schools. As required by law, the School Board traditionally offered a small transportation stipend to students enrolled in schools outside of the township, and only offered busing to private schools in Toms River. I believe the district’s decision to start busing to 11 private schools in Lakewood establishes a fiscally dangerous precedent, and it must be stopped. Transportation costs in Lakewood are over $30 Million a year, or roughly thirty times
River just a few years ago. The private school busing model hasn’t worked out in Lakewood, and it won’t work here in Toms River either. If elected, I’ll fight to overturn this decision and to prevent an expansion in private school busing. Rising transportation costs are not the only reason I decided to run. Recent State Aid cuts resulted in the elimination of 77 positions, but this School Board still found the money to give the Superintendent his bonus and to increase the salaries of his Assistant Superintendents. We need people on the School Board that will put students and their education ahead of salary increases for administrators. Taxes continue to spiral out of control. In the last five years, school taxes increased by over 21 million dollars. While part of that can be attributed to state aid cuts, this School Board has increased spending by over $11 million in that same five year period.* If elected to the School Board, I’ll put a stop to the wasteful spending that is increasing our taxes, and I’ll fight to make sure we’re getting our fair share from Trenton. Hopefully I can count on you to support me, Jeff Dingsor for School Board. I’ll be in Ballot Position 1. If elected, I’ll represent the taxpayers and students of our community, not special interests or political insiders. If you have any questions or issues you’d like to discuss, please feel free to contact me at (732) 806-1139. Jeff Dingsor Toms River * Editor’s note: These figures could not be independently verified as of press time.
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HOLIDAY SHOPPE & JURIED CRAFT SHOW
Remembering Freeholder Bartlett on the Links
Now Open! 7 Days a Week —Photo courtesy Ocean County Govt.
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Pictured from left to right at the start of the inaugural Freeholder John C. Bartlett Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament are Sean Hennessy, Manager, Ocean County Golf Course Facilities, Ocean County Freeholder Director Virginia E. Haines, chairwoman, Ocean County Parks and Recreation, Mary Jane Bavais, Assistant Director, Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation, Glenn Norton, Recreation Leader, Ocean County Parks and Recreation and Scott Binkley, Superintendent of Golf Facilities, Ocean County Parks and Recreation. BRICK – While quick to tell you he was not much of a golfer himself, the late Ocean County Freeholder John C. Bartlett Jr. was still a champion of Ocean County’s two county-run golf courses. On Oct. 16, Bartlett, who died Dec. 12, 2018, was remembered as a new golf tournament played in his memory teed off for the first time at the Forge Pond County Golf Course, 301 Chambers Bridge Road, Brick Township. Ocean County Freeholder Director Virginia E. Haines, chairwoman of the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation, welcomed the golfers before they headed out for the 8 a.m. start.
“Freeholder Bartlett was an environmental steward of the county for his 39 years on the Board of Freeholders protecting open space. But he was also keenly aware that residents needed and wanted recreational opportunities,” Haines said. “He nurtured the county-run golf courses, making certain they were champion courses. This event is a great way to extend our appreciation to John and to continue to promote his vision of recreational opportunities for all.” Forge Pond is a par-60 executive course tucked into a 300-acre conservation area. The fairways offer a challenge to even the most experienced golfer, yet allow a novice to perfect his game.
Senior Services To Serve Up Thanksgiving Brunch
BRICK - Senior Services hosts their annual Thanksgiving Brunch from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, November 15th. The event will feature DJ entertainment and
brunch provided by Alcoeur Gardens. Tickets are required with a suggested donation of $3. The event will be held at 373 Adamston Rd. For further details call 732-920-8686.
Senior Outreach Services To Host Program
BRICK - Senior Outreach Services will host the presentation “Planning Your Health Care Future” at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6 at
373 Adamston Road. The program is being provided by Hackensack Meridian Health.
Municipal Offices Closed on Veterans Day
BRICK - All Municipal Offices will be closed on Monday, November 11 in observation of Veterans Day. There will be no Public Works collections; all collections will be delayed one day for the remainder of the week.
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Congressman To Hold Veterans Day Town Hall
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) will be holding a town hall meeting focusing on veterans on Nov. 11 at 5 p.m. at Ocean County College’s Gateway Building Lecture Hall. Veterans throughout the district will be discussing issues important to them, Kim said. In the past, he has supported a new Veterans Administration clinic in Ocean County, and has introduced legislation to protect veterans from VA mistakes. “Our town halls are my chance to hear from
you on what’s important, and as we approach Veterans Day, hearing from veterans in Ocean and Burlington Counties is one of the most important things we can do,” said Congressman Kim. “Our Congressional District has more veterans than any other in New Jersey, and their issues impact us all.” What: Veterans Day Town Hall When: Monday, Nov. 11, 5 p.m. Where: Ocean County College, Gateway Building Lecture Hall
American Legion To Serve Up “Breakfast At The Post”
BRICK - American Legion Post 348 will hold its next monthly Breakfast at the Post on Nov. 24 at their building located at 822 Mantoloking Rd. The event runs from 8 to 11 a.m. and is co-sponsored by Unit 348 Juniors and is $8 per person. Bloody Mary and Mimosa drink specials are $2.50 each.
Breakfast at the Post is held each fourth Sunday of the month. Next month’s breakast will be held on Dec. 29. The event is open to all American Legion members and accompanied guests only. All proceeds benefit various Veterans funds chosen by Unit 348 Juniors.
Catch The Polar Express On November 16
BRICK - Enjoy a festive evening of fun featuring a showing of the holiday classic film “The Polar Express” at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16 at the Civic Plaza Activity Center, 270 Chambers Bridge Rd.
The event for children in grades K-4 and their families, includes crafts, snacks and a portrait with Santa Claus. Admission is $5 per person. To register online at visit brickrec. twp.brick.nj.us.
Golden Nugget Bus Trip
BRICK – A Golden Nugget bus trip will be held on Oct. 27. Bus departs from Laurelton Gardens clubhouse at 9:30 a.m. Returns at 6 p.m. Cost is $26 per person and includes $25 slot play, $5 food voucher. Contact 732-458-5211 for availability.
SKIN TAGS
Skin tags, small pieces of soft hanging skin, are very common in people over 40, and they are equally likely to appear on both men and women. Although tags can form on any part of the body, they usually show up in areas where skin rubs on clothing or against other skin, such as armpits, eyelids, and the inner elbow. Skin tags may be a hereditary condition, but they are most likely to form on people who are overweight, have diabetes or a form of human papilloma virus, and people with high cholesterol or high blood pressure. Skin tags can be removed by a doctor, but there are also over-the-counter products that have been successful in treating them. While annoying, skin tags are not a medical emergency. They’re benign skin lesions composed of normal skin tissue and fat. If you have concerns about your skin or notice any unusual changes in its condition, schedule an appointment with our office. We provide patients with the highest level of care and dedication to effectively treating skin conditions. We’ve been specially trained to look below the skin’s surface when searching for answers to our patients’ concerns. P.S. Studies have shown that skin tags may be an external sign that you are at a greater risk of developing insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, atherosclerosis, or cardiovascular disease.
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By Kimberly Bosco OCEAN COUNTY – When Maybelline Hicks went to the doctor for help with a simple cold, she left with more than she bargained for. After suffering a bad cold, Hicks had a cough that she ju st cou ld n’t k ick. W hen p r e s c r ipt ion me d ic at ion s failed to do the trick, her doctor suggested an x-ray. In December 2017, Hicks received shocking news: she had breast cancer. “I didn’t believe him. I told him that my mom didn’t die of breast cancer, and that I don’t smoke, I don’t drink or do d r ugs. A nd I had a mammogram in September,” said Hicks, of Lakehu rst, remembering the moment she received the news. Her breast cancer was conf ir med with a needle biopsy by diag nostic radiologist Patrick O’Connor, D.O., at Hackensack Meridian Health Ocean Medical Center (OMC), who then recommended she see a breast surgeon. So Hicks made an appointment with Yolanda Tammaro, M.D. “Any time a patient comes to me with a breast cancer diagnosis, we have a very lengthy discussion regarding all the treatment options,” said Dr. Tammaro, director of breast surgery at OMC and Southern Ocean Medical Center. “She was an excellent candidate for breast conservation surgery, a lumpectomy, and we discussed the treatment that often follows.” Hicks elected to go for ward with the minimally invasive procedure to remove the lesion and some nearby lymph nodes. A few weeks prior to her procedure, Dr. Tammaro used a relatively new device to help her locate the lump during the surgical procedure. She implanted a small ref lector within the lesion, and later, when su rger y began, she used the probe of a small radar monitor to pinpoint the ref lector. “This is more convenient for people who are candidates for this surgery… previously, the morning of surgery, we would have to insert a thin wire into the lesion that would extend outside of the breast. Because this chip can be inserted up to 30 days prior to the procedure, it cuts down the time that the patient has to be inconvenienced for what can be an outpatient procedure,” she explained.
–Photo courtesy Hackensack Meridian Two weeks after the lumpectomy, Maybelline returned to Dr. Tammaro’s office for a partial radiation delivery syst e m . D r. Ta m m a ro i mpla nt e d a balloon in the space where the lesion had been. Tubes from the balloon are connected to a device in the radiation treatment suite. “This delivers radiation f rom the inside out,” said Dr. Tammaro, which is highly targeted, and helps to spare other healthy tissue. Hicks went for treatments twice a day for five days where she was cheered on by Dr. Miler. “That was so signif icant, because you are afraid and you feel like you’re in it all by yourself.” That fear was understandable, but Maybelline didn’t dwell on it for long. “My husband was super supportive,” she said. “Cancer is an ugly disease, but it doesn’t have to be a life sentence.” After enduring the worst of it, Hicks is on the mend and getting back to her old self. She is using her time and her backg rou nd in fashion into helping other women with breast cancer. She is working on a special design for a prettier bra that can accommodate the tubes that trail out of the balloon while it’s in place. “Her optimism contributed to how well she did. Despite her diagnosis, it didn’t change her spirit or the kind of person she is. And now she really wants to help,” said Dr. Tammaro. For information about Hackensack Mer id ia n Healt h’s ca ncer ser v ices, visit HackensackMeridianHealth.org/ Cancer. To make an appointment with a physician, call 800-560-9990.
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Donate And Save A Life: Ocean County Mall Marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month
By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Mall is marking October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month by partnering with Susan G. Komen, the world’s leading nonprofit breast cancer organization. As part of Simon’s fall campaign, over 150 Simon Malls, Mills, and Premium Outlets nationwide, including the Ocean County Mall, will be participating in a range of activities during the month of October. “We are thrilled to launch our More Than Pink initiative and have been overwhelmed by the ongoing positive support this movement has garnered with our shoppers, retailers, and employees to support Susan G. Komen in its tireless efforts to save lives and end breast cancer forever,” said
Erin Barbato of Ocean County Mall. If you make a $10 donation to Susan G. Komen during the month of October at the Ocean County Mall, you will receive a discount pass valid at participating retailers. When purchasing a gift card at the Mall Office, Simon will donate $1 to Komen for each specially marked Visa Simon Giftcard purchased. The More Than Pink initiative allows Ocean County Mall to do its part in helping to save lives and helping Komen reach its Bold Goal of reducing the current number of breast cancer deaths by 50 percent in the United States by 2026. Last year, Simon raised more than $550,000 to benefit Susan G. Komen, all generated through the support and participation of shoppers, retailers, and employees.
Addiction Assistance In Brick BRICK – The BLUE HART program is available on Thursdays in Brick at no cost. People who are seeking help with addiction are urged to take advantage of the program.
Brick Township’s overdose numbers are continuing to decrease and we believe it is a result of all of our efforts which include education, enforcement, drug take back and treatment.
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Dear Joel
By Joel Markel
Encourage New Experiences Dear Joel, I am concerned about my 23-year-old son. He has been dating his girlfriend for over two years. She breaks up with him repeatedly. It sometimes feels that it happens every other month. I have told him that this girl is not right for him. I have to constantly explain to family and friends why she is at some holiday dinners and not at others. If there is a family wedding, her absences are always noticed. I don’t want him hurt and am tired of how she treats him. He seems to always go back for more punishment. It makes me feel less of him and I don’t like feeling that way. Do you think it’s a good idea to speak with him? Answer: I think that speaking to him is fine. After all, you are a concerned parent. That being said, I want to caution you about your communication style. If your plan is to say that his girlfriend is not right for him, she’s trouble, no good, etc., in all likelihood, you will make the story worse for everyone. He
already knows that you disapprove of her. I can assure you of that. He already hears your voice in his head. What I would do is make suggestions of moving towards new experiences. Have him join a gym, do volunteer work, get a second job. In everything that I mentioned he will be meeting new faces, trying new things and most likely feel better about himself. His self esteem will clearly improve. His girlfriend may find new respect for him as well. Your son is 23 and must make his own choices. If they are the wrong choices, I don’t know of anyone who has always done the right thing. I wish you and your family well. Write to joel@preferredcares.com. His radio show, “Preferred Company” airs on Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. on preferredradio.com and 1160 & 1310 WOBM-AM
If you or anyone else is in need of home health care, call Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, Inc. at 732-840-5566. “Home Health Care with Feeling.” Joel Markel is President of Preferred Home Health Care and Nursing Services Inc. serving NJ, PA, DEL in adult and pediatric home health care.
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Six Flags Crowns 30-Hour Coffin Challenge Winner
By Kimberly Bosco JACKSON – Halloween fanatic Amanda Roberts has finally earned the horror movie title of “final girl” after being crowned the champion of Six Flags Great Adventure’s 30-Hour Coffin Challenge. In second and third place behind Roberts were two of our own Ocean County residents from Forked River –Photo courtesy Six Flags and Seaside Heights. Coffi n Challenge Contestants, Butch Patrick & zombies. Roberts, of Hopatcong, bravely endured 30 hours in the claustropho- replica of her full-sized coffin. bic coffin, with limited bathroom and phone Runners up were: breaks, to the tune of Baby Shark on repeat. • 2nd Place: Kerri Platt of Forked River. Roberts tackled the coffin challenge’s daunting • 3rd Place: John Nash of Seaside Heights. tasks, including eating pork brains, fishing • 4th Place: Mike Markawicz of Ridley Park, items from a jar of hissing Madagascar cock- PA roaches, facing down terrifying critters like • 5th Place: Cricket Alanis of Bayshore, NY. tarantulas, bobbing for candy corns in green • 6th Place: Alairra Craven of Seaside Heights. baby food, and suffering visits from Fright All runners up took home park passes and Fest freaks. Fright Fest souvenirs. As the winner, Roberts made out with a $600 Roberts was one of six finalists to partake in prize, a pair of 2020 Gold Season Passes, the annual coffin challenge. The six contestants Haunted Maze Express Passes and a small were chosen out of a pool of 6,000 applications.
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OCEAN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
2019 SEASONAL INFLUENZA AND PNEUMOCOCCAL VACCINATION SITES
The Flu Ends with U!
Influenza and Pneumonia vaccinations are FREE if enrolled in Medicare Part B. If not enrolled in Medicare Part B, or you have a Medicare Managed Care Plan, the cost will be $20.00 (cash or check).
What’s New with Seasonal Flu? • All people 6 months of age and older should get vaccinated against seasonal Flu every year • Children younger than 6 months are at high risk of serious flu illness but are too young to be vaccinated. People who care for them should be vaccinated instead • Vaccination is especially important for pregnant women and people with chronic diseases • The flu vaccine protects against several different flu viruses (strains). Flu vaccines are updated every year to better match the viruses circulating in the public.Getting the flu vaccine cannot give you the flu! The vaccine is made with inactive (killed) virus strains which are not infectious. *DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
BARNEGAT 11/7/19 Thursday 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Barnegat Library – 112 Burr Street BERKELEY 11/12/19 Tuesday 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Berkeley Library – 30 Station Road LACEY 10/29/19 Tuesday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM The Church of Saint Pius X – 300 Lacey Rd.* LAKEWOOD 10/28/19 Monday 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM A Country Place Community Clubhouse 1400 South Lake Drive 11/13/19 Wednesday 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Lakewood Library – 301 Lexington Ave. LAVALLETTE 10/29/19 Tuesday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Lavallette First Aid Squad Building Bay Boulevard & Washington Avenue
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11/22/19 Friday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 11/15/19 Friday 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Stafford Twp. - Ocean Acres Community Center Little Egg Harbor Library – 290 Mathistown Rd. 489 Nautilus Drive* MANCHESTER
11/22/19 Friday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Cedar Glen West – 1 Robin Lane
TOMS RIVER 11/21/19 Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM County Connection (Inside Ocean County Mall) 1201 Hooper Avenue*
OCEAN GATE 11/25/19 Monday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Borough of Ocean Gate - Municipal Bldg. 801 Ocean Gate Ave PLUMSTED
12/19/19 Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM County Connection (Inside Ocean County Mall) 1201 Hooper Avenue*
11/19/19 Tuesday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Plumsted Township Municipal Bldg. 121 Evergreen Rd. POINT PLEASANT BEACH
1/16/20 Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM County Connection (Inside Ocean County Mall) 1201 Hooper Avenue*
11/4/19 Monday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Point Pleasant Beach Fire Company No. 2 614 Laurel Ave. 11/8/19 Friday 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Point Pleasant Beach Library 710 McLean Ave
1/9/20 Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM YMCA – 1088 West Whitty Road*
2/20/20 Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM County Connection (Inside Ocean County Mall) 1201 Hooper Avenue* TUCKERTON 11/26/19 Tuesday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tuckerton Seaport Hunting Shanty 120 W Main St.
*Clinic sites offering Live Healthy Ocean County! provide chronic disease screening services (i.e. blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol testing.)
ALL CLINICS ARE OPEN TO RESIDENTS 6 MONTHS OF AGE AND OLDER. For additional information please visit our website at www.ochd.org or pick up a vaccine information statement at any flu clinic.
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OCEAN COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Virginia E. “Ginny” Haines, Director John P. Kelly, Deputy Director Gerry P. Little • Gary Quinn Joseph H. Vicari OCEAN COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS John J. Mallon, Chairperson • Senator Robert Singer, Vice Chairperson Veronica A. Laureigh, Secretary-Treasurer • Jennifier Bacchione
Carol Blake, RN • Christopher J. Dasti Maurice “Mo” B. Hill, Jr., D.M.D. • Henry Mancini Ruthanne Scaturro
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OCC Center for Holocaust, Genocide and Human Rights Education Hosts Fall Events
TOMS RIVER — The Ocean County College Center for Holocaust, Genocide, and Human Rights Education will host a number of events in October and November, bringing education for awareness, compassion, and remembrance to the OCC campus. All events are free and open to the public. • Remembering Kristallnacht: Wednesday, November 13, 4-6 p.m., Gateway Lecture Hall (Bldg. 101). Collaborative program between OCC’s Center for Holocaust, Genocide, & Human Rights Education and Kean University’s Holocaust Resource Center commemorates Kristallnacht (also known as The Night of Broken Glass), which occurred on November 9-10, 1938. Nazi Storm Troopers and pro-Nazi thugs unleashed a night of state-sponsored terror against German and Austrian Jews, destroying thousands of homes, businesses, and synagogues.
Floodplain Maps & Information
BRICK – The Township of Brick Floodplain Management Committee, in accordance with the requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program’s (NFIP’s) Community Rating System (CRS) Activity 510, has performed its annual review of progress on the implementation of initiatives identified in the Township’s Floodplain Management plan. The plan has been submitted to Township Council and is available online for public review (bricktownship.net/i…/floodplain-maps-information/). Hard copies of the plan are available at the Brick Township library and the Township Clerk’s Office. This progress report provides the status of action items and supports the reduction of flood vulnerability in the Township.
AC Bus Trips
BRICK - Seaview Village Women’s Club hosts a bus trip to Atlantic City, Golden Nugget every second Monday of month. If interested call 732-864-1151. Leave at 9 a.m., return approx. 5 p.m.
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Diversity in Film Series: Across the Globe, Across Generations. • Monsieur Ibrahim: Friday, November 4, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Gateway Lecture Hall (Bldg. 101). Screen legend Omar Sharif is Monsieur Ibrahim, an elderly widower who owns a grocery store in a shabby working-class section of Paris. His life takes on new meaning when he befriends Momo, a lonely teenage boy. In Ibrahim, Momo finds the father he never had, a patient man infused with kindness and a wisdom that he freely shares. Momo awakens within Ibrahim a taste for grand adventure, which takes them on a journey that will change their lives forever. For more information contact Dr. Ali Botein-Furrevig, Associate Professor of English & Literature, and Director of the Center for
BEFORE THERE WAS LASIK
“Photorefractive keratectomy” (PRK) was the first type of laser eye surgery for the correction of refractive errors. Although it is the predecessor to the more widely used LASIK procedure, PRK remains a viable option and provides some advantages over LASIK for some patients. For instance, such factors as corneal thickness (or thinness), corneal curvature, and corneal scarring may all play a role in the recommendation of PRK over LASIK. While both procedures use an excimer laser to correct vision, LASIK involves creating a corneal “flap,” under which the excimer laser is applied. PRK uses the excimer laser to directly remove epithelial (outer corneal) tissue without a flap. So, while PRK may take longer to heal than LASIK, it removes less corneal tissue. As with any other surgery, it’s very important that you follow your doctor’s instructions to help ensure optimum results. You will need to attend frequent follow-up appointments with your doctor over the next several weeks to monitor the healing process. To schedule an appointment, please call SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES at 732-349-5622.
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www.oceancountyeye.com P.S. During the healing process, PRK patients wear a contact lens bandage for approximately four to five days, as the epithelial tissue undergoes the initial healing phase and seals the surface.
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Hearing Health Snap Shot Did you know that your hearing health has a direct effect on your overall health? Some causes can be natural and others would surprise you. It is important to take an empowered, proactive approach to hearing health during every stage of your life. I would sincerely suggest that you read this column several times and share this information with your friends and family. Risk Factors Hearing loss is about twice as common in people with diabetes compared to those without the disease. Adults with pre-diabetes, whose blood glucose is higher than normal but not high enough for a diabetes diagnosis, have a 30 percent higher rate of hearing loss compared to those with normal blood sugar. Current smokers are 1.69 times more likely, or have a 70 percent higher risk to have hearing loss than nonsmokers. Studies have shown that a healthy cardiovascular system has a positive effect on hearing. Conversely, inadequate blood flow and trauma to the blood vessels of the inner ear can contribute to hearing loss. Hearing Loss In America 1. One in three people over the age of 60 have hearing loss. 2. One in six Baby Boomers (49-68) have hearing loss. 3. One in 14 Generation Xers (37-48) already have hearing loss. 4. One in five teenagers have some type of hearing loss. 5. Hearing aids can reduce the effects of
hearing loss by 50 percent Effects of Hearing Loss on a Patient’s Life Memory and Hearing Loss: Adults with hearing loss are more likely to develop problems thinking and remembering than adults with normal hearing. Degraded hearing may force the brain to devote too much of its energy to processing sound. Adults with hearing loss develop a significant impairment in their cognitive abilities 3.2 years sooner than those with normal hearing. Those with hearing loss experience a 30-40 percent greater decline in thinking abilities compared to their counterparts without hearing loss. Dementia and Hearing Loss: Seniors with hearing loss are significantly more likely to develop dementia over time than those who retain their hearing. Adults with moderate hearing loss are 3 times more likely to develop dementia and those with severe hearing loss are 5 times more likely to develop dementia. Mental Health and Hearing Loss: Hearing loss results in social isolation. Adults with untreated hearing loss tend to withdraw from engaging with family and friends. Adults, 50 and older, with untreated hearing loss are more likely to report depression, anxiety, anger and frustration, emotional instability and paranoia, and are less likely to participate in social activities than those who wear hearing aids. The degree of depression and other emotional or mental health issues also increases with the severity of the hearing loss.
His offices are in Toms River, Whiting, and Manahawkin. He can be reached at 732-276-1011 or via Web site at gardenstatehearing.com. Dr. Izzy & Staff gives Retirement Community Talks!
Blue HART Program Available BRICK – The Brick Township Police would like to remind the public that the Blue Hart Program is available to all persons suffering from heroin, opiate or any substance addiction. The premise of the program is that any person who voluntarily enters the Police Department and requests help with addiction to heroin or opiates or any substance shall be immediately screened for potential participation in Blue HART. Upon completion of the Blue HART screening process the Officer / Shift Supervisor shall provide transportation
for the participant to the designated provider as soon as reasonably possible. The Brick Township Police Department is committed to do whatever it takes to combat addiction in our and surrounding communities. Blue Hart participating Agencies: • Mondays - Ocean Gate and Lacey Township Police • Tuesdays - Stafford Township and Point Pleasant Borough Police • Wednesdays - Manchester Township Police • Thursdays - Brick Township Police
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H eRe ’ s t o Y ouR H eAltH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Bernie Sanders Health Incident Diagnosed As Heart Attack By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Would you know right away if you were having a heart attack? Symptoms include a heartburn-like sensation, tightness in your chest/arms. Nausea, throat or jaw pain may occur, as well as fatigue and mild dizziness. Sometimes there’s a cold sweat, but not always. Does this sound like how you feel after pouring too much hot sauce on a large burrito? Like, it’s easy to miss until it gets serious! Last week, the Democratic presidential candidate experienced some chest pain and was hospitalized while working in Las Vegas, Nevada. His campaign events were obviously canceled and later, we would find out that it was a mild heart attack. It strikes someone every 43 seconds. Unbalanced cholesterol might certainly contribute, but there are other deficiencies involved in the making of a heart attack: Vitamin C. Keeping your arteries elastic and bendable is important and that’s where vitamin C can help. It is required for making collagen which keeps your arteries supple and free of cracking. Collagen. There is collagen in your heart, it’s everywhere. Too much glycation of the collagen and too many AGEs causes your arteries to stiffen up. The problem isn’t the collagen, you want that! The problem is the glycation, which is where a glucose molecule binds to something else that’s important in your body (like a protein), and destroys it. Like with arteries, they get stiffer and non-compliant, that’s dangerous. Glycine. This is an amino acid that’s as-
sociated with sleep or with body-building because it helps make creatine, which is an energy-producing compound and the most abundant protein in collagen. There was an interesting 2016 STUDY in the Journal of the American Heart Association which found an inverse relationship with glycine and the heart. The patients with angina were evaluated over 7 years, and those with healthy, normal amounts of glycine had a lower risk of heart attack. CoQ10 and Ubiquinol. Coenzyme Q10 is an essential life-sustaining compound in our body, and our heart would stop beating quickly if we ran out of this. That’s because it’s concentrated in the heart. We make this antioxidant, but it’s depleted by about 100 or more different medications, more than likely one you take! If that’s the case, consider supplementation. Evidence is crystal clear, the lower your CoQ10 levels, the higher the risk for all kinds of problems including heart failure, arrhythmias and heart attack. Garlic. Plaque accumulation will cause a blockage of blood flow, therefore reduced blood supply to the heart, and that’s the mechanism which can cause a heart attack. It’s amazing that garlic has been shown to reduce plaque buildup in arteries. Even statins don’t do that, they just reduce your production of cholesterol in the liver, leaving the arteries and blood vessels just as clogged as they were before. But garlic is like a Dyson with suction power to sweep out plaques in the body. You can cook with it, sprinkle it, or take aged garlic supplements.
(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2019 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.
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ARounD tHe JeRsey sHoRe Kumon Math and Reading Center Honors Local Students, Promotes At-Home Education Over Holidays By Kimberly Bosco BRICK – Kumon Math and Reading Center of Brick honored the academic successes of local students at a recent ceremony on Sept. 25. These students were recognized for their hard work, dedication, and significant academic improvements. “At Kumon, we believe children have unlimited potential to succeed,” said Kumon Director, Elizabeth Starr-Norman. “My goal is to help each child develop strong academic skills, a love of learning and the confidence to excel beyond the classroom.” Kumon Math and Reading Center helps students perform above their grade level by going beyond simply tutoring. Kumon helps develop critical thinking skills through carefully crafted math and reading curriculum. Preschool to high school aged children throughout the United States are developing advanced skills and confidence through Kumon’s Method of Learning. In addition, Kumon encourages learning even over the holiday break. “The holidays are a great time for families to take a break from the hectic school schedule, but that doesn’t mean children should stop learning altogether,” said Elizabeth. “There are many ways to incorporate a few educational activities that will encourage learning and promote screen-free entertainment, while enjoying quality family time.” Kumon suggests the following activities to keep the educational opportunities flowing over the holiday season: • Baking: From pumpkin pies to sugar cookies, measuring is a great way to practice fractions, while mixing helps children learn about the chemistry of baking. • Meteorology: Have your child research and collect data on how many times it has
snowed on Christmas in the past 10 years. They can collect data on temperature, precipitation and snowfall. • Recipes: Have your child help in the creation of your holiday menu by fi nding recipes in a cookbook. They can practice their math skills comparing prices of different brands of ingredients at the grocery store. • Travel: Make the most of holiday travel by turning car rides into an opportunity to practice letters and numbers. You can look for license plates from different states or count the number of blue, silver or black cars. • Reading: Pick out some holiday-themed books and mix-up your nightly reading routine by reading by the fi replace, your Christmas tree or make a nice cozy pillow fort. If you’re traveling, take some audiobooks to keep the kids engaged in the car. • Present wrapping: Build math and measuring skills into wrapping presents by asking your children to measure the gifts with a tape measure or ruler to determine how much wrapping paper is needed. • Family: Explore your family heritage by creating a family tree. Many families spend the holiday season with extended family so it’s a great opportunity to encourage your children to take an interest into learning more about their heritage by interviewing grandparents and listening to family stories. Keeping your child’s brain active over the holiday season will help to make the transition back-to-school after the New Year a smooth one. For information about Kumon or to schedule a free placement test, call 732206-3400 or email brick_nj@ikumon. com. Class hours are: Monday/Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m. and Tuesday/Friday from 3:30-6:30 p.m.
Inside The Law Ripped Off? Now What? By: Michael J. Deem, Esq. and Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates Have you been ripped off by a car dealer, a home improvement contractor or some other business? Remember, there is no such thing as a “free lunch.” Anytime someone tries to sell you something, you should take everything they say with a grain of salt. This is particularly true when you purchase a car, buy a home, hire someone to remodel your house, pay for any other type of goods and/or services, and particularly where you are entering into some type of written agreement. Unfortunately, we live in a society today where some businesses make claims or representations that turn out not to be true or omit to tell you an important item, for example, that an automobile has been in a severe prior accident or a home has a wet basement. Make no mistake, fraud is rampant in New Jersey. The Division of Consumer Affairs reports that the largest source of complaints concern car dealers and home improvement contractors. However there are other dishonest businesses that rip off consumers for small amounts of money – which add up to a lot of profits for the business. When the amount is small, you may think that your damages are too small to hire an attorney and may not be worth the time to do something about it. The New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act Fortunately, New Jersey has a remedy – the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act- is the strongest consumer protection law in the nation. If you have been the victim of a misrepresentation, deception, fraud, false pretense or the omission of an important material fact, you may be entitled to three times your damages plus payment of your attorney’s fees by the defendant business if you have suffered the loss of money. The Consumer Fraud Act covers almost every sale of merchandise and services. The purpose of the Act is to promote honesty and fair dealing in the marketplace. For example, any affirmative misrepresentation by a seller results in liability regardless of whether the representation was made in good faith or negligently. Businesses are presumed to have a superior knowledge of the goods and services that they sell as well as superior knowledge of the laws and regulations that
govern your business. Accordingly, they are strictly liable for committing consumer fraud. Michael J. Deem The purpose of the Act is to encourage private attorneys to represent consumers in disputes that involve small damages otherwise consumers would not be able to obtain representation. The defendant is required to pay the successful consumer’s attorney’s fees and costs. An Ounce Of Prevention Is Worth A Pound Of Cure When you deal with a home-improvement contractor or other seller, try to limit the amount that you make as a down payment. The more money that pay a contractor upfront, the greater the risk they will delay the job, not return to finish the work, or not make corrections. There have been many stories where a contractor took a deposit and never returned to start the job or only did a little work and never returned. When purchasing a used car, you should always get a CARFAX and you should always take the vehicle to your trusted mechanic and have it tested. Make sure that any verbal representations that are made by the dealer are put in writing. Always read the agreement! Many times, the agreements contain paragraphs that limit the liability of the seller, require you to give up consumer protection rights, or say things that are completely opposite from that which the seller has verbally promised. Although “Buyer Beware” is not the law in New Jersey, not reading or understanding the terms of the agreement you sign is no defense—the seller is not required to explain the agreement and you cannot rely on the verbal representations when entering into a written contract. The litigation attorneys at the Law Offices of R.C. Shea & Associates handle most consumer fraud claims on a contingency basis. A contingency means if there is no recovery, there is no fee. Call us for a free consultation: 732-505-1212.
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Message From Brick Police
BRICK – Brick Police have reported residents receiving numerous scam calls claiming that their social security numbers have been compromised, or their social security benefits are in some way compromised. The social security administration does
not, and will not call you to straighten out any problems with your number or your benefits. If you are getting calls warning you of such things, it is a scam. Do not give out your personal information, or send any money as a result of these phone calls.
Reminder to All Residents
POINT PLEASANT BEACH – Due to a rash of recent car thefts and burglaries in and around the area, the Point Pleasant Beach Police Department strongly recommends that you lock your vehicles and do
not leave your keys or key fob inside your vehicle. If you observe any suspicious activity in your area please report it to the Police Department at 732-892-0500.
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Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for nearly 69 million Americans will increase 1.6 percent in 2020, the Social Security Administration announced today. The 1.6 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits payable to more than 63 million Social Security beneficiaries in January 2020. Increased payments to more than 8 million SSI beneficiaries will begin on December 31, 2019. (Note: some people receive both Social Security and SSI benefits). The Social Security Act ties the annual COLA to the increase in the Consumer Price Index as determined by the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. Some other adjustments that take effect in January of each year are based on the increase in average wages. Based on that increase, the maximum amount of earnings subject to the Social Security tax (taxable maximum) will increase to $137,700 from $132,900.
Social Security and SSI beneficiaries are normally notified by mail in early December about their new benefit amount. Most people who receive Social Security payments will be able to view their COLA notice online through their my Social Security account. People may create or access their my Social Security account online at socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. Information about Medicare changes for 2020, when announced, will be available at medicare.gov. For Social Security beneficiaries receiving Medicare, Social Security will not be able to compute their new benefit amount until after the Medicare premium amounts for 2020 are announced. Final 2020 benefit amounts will be communicated to beneficiaries in December through the mailed COLA notice and my Social Security’s Message Center. The Social Security Act provides for how the COLA is calculated. To read more, please visit socialsecurity.gov/cola.
Point Pleasant Fire Department Station 75: Members Wanted
POINT PLEASANT – Are you interested in serving your community? Well, here’s one of the greatest ways to do it! We will provide you with free training, unforgettable experiences, a family-like atmosphere and the ability for you grow in one of the greatest service industries around! Minimum age to join is 16 years old as a Junior Member. Those 18 years and older will apply for regular membership;
we accept both certified fi refighters and non-certified to whom we will provide all necessary training. If you are interested, please reach out via the message option on our Facebook page or visit either one of the Firehouse locations on Route 88 or Beaver Dam Road on most Wednesday nights after 6:30 p.m. The fi rehouse can also be contacted at 732-892-9187. We hope you’ll take the challenge!
9th Annual Coat Drive & Soup Kitchen
LAKEWOOD – Lakewood’s PBA Local #71 will be hosting their 9th Annual Coat Drive & Soup Kitchen on Friday November 15, 12 p.m. at Town Square, 3rd St. & Clifton Ave. The PBA
will be collecting gently worn winter coats for the homeless and for the less fortunate at The Lakewood Police Department/ Watch Commanders office now until the date of the event.
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CLASSIFIEDS Real Estate For Rental or Purchase 1 BR/1 Bath. NEW home. Homes t e a d R u n 5 5 + C o m m u n i t y, Toms River, NJ 732-370-2300. www.homesteadrun.com . (46) Purchase - 2Br, 2Ba. Gated adult community. OLV. Everything remodeled. Move right in. Lakewood. $84,000. For sale by owner. Appointments. 732-259-2803. (45)
For Rent Ortley Beach - Winter rental, Nov.May. 2BR, 1B, updated W/D, C/A, heat, sun porch and more. $1,100/ month plus utilities. 1 months security. 973-216-9000. (45)
Auto For Sale 2008 Chrysler Pacifica - Touring Wagon. Red. V6. Auto All Power. Four Wheel Drive. New Tires. 90k. Senior Owner. $7,000 Firm. 848-226-2474. (45) 2009 VW Beetle - Convertible. 179k. Garage Kept. One owner. Automatic. Gecko Green. Tan Roof. $4500.00. Mint condition. Call 201-803-2528 (46)
Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, bric-a-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for Rock, Blues, Jazz, Reggae, Metal, Punk. Very good condition only, Call Rick 908-616-7104. (47) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) We Buy Used Cars, Van, & Trucks any year, any make, any condition. Top $ paid CASH PAID ON THE SPOT. Fast and easy transaction. 609-622-9545. (43)
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CASH PAID - for unwanted household items, dvds, toys, musical, historical, odd items, etc. No furniture. 732-864-6396 leave message. (43)
Garage Sale - Saturday 10/26 All Day. Clothes Sale. Great new and hardly worn clothes. Something for everyone. Also some shoes, boots, purses, and coats. Lots of accessories. Everything $1 (some exceptions, nothing exceeds $5). Also, new costume jewelry. Every piece $1. Brand new and beautiful. 832 Chelsea St., Forked River, NJ. (45)
Estate Sale Estate Sale 7C Heron St. Manchester - Friday, Saturday, Sunday October 25, 26, 27 10 to 3. Entire contents of home. Furniture, kitchen, jewelry, holiday items. No signs allowed-look for 3 balloons hanging in front of home. (45)
Personals Italian - American Gentleman seeks woman 65-75 yrs. old. I am loving, caring, and easy going. Loves music and dancing. Give me a call 732-207-5338. (48)
Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (52) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n)
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Cashier - One Dollar Zone, Howell. Apply in store or online. www.one dollarzone.com. 732-987-6004. (48) Part Time Front Office/Art Guild Manager - Island Heights Needs to be reliable, well-organized to handle day to day operations. Computer skills a must (Office, Constant Contact, Publisher) Email resume to info@ocartistsguild. org Attn. AnnMarie. (46) Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties! Flexible scheduling. Work in your community. Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits. Call 732-505-8000 today. (t/n) Now Hiring – The Goddard School on Route 70 is seeking full time Teacher’s Assistant and leads for the upcoming school year. We provide a warm, loving environment for children up to six years. Must have a flexible schedule, available Mon-Fri. Benefits include paid time off, 401k and paid lunch on Fridays. To learn more about these positions, email your resume to toms river2nj@goddardschools.com Laundromat Attendant - For FT/PT Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863. (46) Housekeeper - for two afternoons at home in Whiting. No cooking nor heavy cleaning. Fold, mop, wash, clean. Background check. $80 a week. 732-773-9311. (45)
Services Cheap Painting Done Rite Free estimates. Fully insured. 38 years experience. 732-506-7787 cell 646-643-7678. (37) Don Carnevale Painting Specializing interiors. Some exterior. Quality always. Very neat. Prompt courteous service. Reasonable-affordable. Senior discounts. Honest-reliable. Low rates. Free estimates. 732899-4470 or 732-915-4075. (43) Roofing Repairs Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows. Repairs on small jobs. Utility shed roofs replaced. Prompt service. Insured. Gutters cleaned. Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (48)
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OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County Dog Park ID’s will be available at the County Connection in the Ocean County Mall in Toms River on Saturday and the Ocean County Administration Offices in Toms River, Jake Branch County Park in Beachwood and Wells Mills County Park in Waretown on Monday. Dog Park Rules & Regulations: • The Ocean County Off-Leash dog area is for use by permit only (With valid ID card) • Management reserves the right to close the area due to weather conditions • Children under eight (8) years of age are not permitted within the off-leash dog area. • Children eight (8) years of age and older must be closely supervised by an adult. • There is a limit of two (2) dogs per person. • When others are waiting, please limit your use to thirty (30) minutes. The maximum number of dogs at one time is twenty (20). • Owners are responsible at all times for the behavior and safety of their dogs and should
be considerate of others • Puppies under six (6) months old are prohibited. • Dogs must wear collars displaying valid licenses at all times and have current vaccinations. Choke collars are prohibited in the Off Leash Dog Facilities. • Dogs must be leashed prior to entering and upon leaving area. Owners must remain with their dogs at all times and must carry a leash for each dog at all times. • Owners must clean up after their dogs. • No dog treats, food or toys are allowed in Off-Leash dog area. • Dogs in heat will not be permitted inside the facility. • Dogs in heat and non-neutered male dogs will not be permitted inside the facility. • All visitors are expected to adhere to the rules and regulations governing the use of facilities within the Ocean County Parks System as adopted by the Board of Chosen Freeholders.
Brick Elks Veteran’s Day Ceremony and Luncheon
BRICK – Please join Brick Elks in Honoring our Vets at our Veteran’s Day Ceremony & Luncheon with special guests, The Brick High School Choir on Wednesday, November 6 be-
ginning at 10:30 a.m. All Brick Elks Member Vets and their significant others are our guests. All others, $6 at the door for a meatloaf lunch. Please RSVP to Bill Bernstein at 732-992-6717.
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accounting 41 Folksy account 42 “Bewitched” witch 45 Buster Brown’s dog 48 Jamaican music genre 49 Liqueur holder 52 Last word of a verbally cited passage 55 “Doctor Zhivago” heroine 56 Potpie veggies 57 Hydroelectric facility 59 Quik maker 63 Dad, to grandpa 64 Ideal party thrower described by the first words of 17-, 27- and 49-Across 66 Cutoff point 67 C to C, in music 68 Richard of “A Summer Place” 69 Org. with a PreCheck Program 70 Sets free 71 Facts and figures
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KNEE PAIN? Grinding, popping, difficulty walking or going up and down the stairs, bone-on-bone pain… Does any of this sound familiar?
There’s no one single answer to all knee pain, especially when every person is different. The truth is, it is impossible to know what kind of treatment would be effective until your case is examined. Only then can medical professionals determine what would be best for you. People suffering from knee pain often try a number of potential solutions before finding relief. What works for one person may not work for another, and that’s where expert 5-star care and nearly 20 years of experience comes into play at Monmouth Pain & Rehabilitation. Knee pain patients are unique and suffer from a great deal of pain. They deserve and require practitioners who are invested in their case, who take the time to explain what’s causing the pain
and why particular treatments may work or not work. That’s the difference at Monmouth Pain & Rehabilitation. Five-star service and the well-being of their patients are the doctors’ top priorities. At Monmouth Pain & Rehabilitation, there are no cookie cutter plans. With so many different services available in one facility, there are a number of possibilities and different combinations of treatments that can be customized to each patient. While these doctors do see many patients who receive injections to postpone painful knee surgery, some patients may benefit more from Cold Laser Therapy combined with physical therapy, or maybe acupuncture or vibration therapy. There are a number of possibilities and no one single solution to cure all knee pain. So what’s the solution? Start with a consultation with one of these skilled medical professionals. Sit down with one of the doctors to determine exactly which approach would be the most effective in your case. Take advantage of this special offer for Asbury Park Press Readers: FREE initial consultations ($245 value) for the first 17 people who call!
Knee Pain Solution: Combining Time-Tested Injections with New Technologies So many people who have been experiencing knee pain have sought out treatment before. Whether they tried a round of injections, painkillers, or saw a doctor and were told surgery is necessary, many people suffering from knee pain feel like they’ve tried everything. There have been many patients who have called Monmouth Pain & Rehabilitation saying that they’ve exhausted all their options, but they may as well see if these therapies will help. They come in hopeless, and many end up having more success than ever before! So, what is it that makes this facility special? It’s bringing together all the individual working pieces to provide the well-rounded, all-encompassing treatment that delivers results. Patients can get multiple treatments all under one roof. Beyond that, the doctors at Monmouth Pain take the time to explain your condition and your treatment so that patients can understand what is going on. Why don’t you come see for yourself – call now to claim your FREE consultation ($245 value), available only to the first 17 callers. 732-345-1377 WHAT IS ACUPUNCTURE LIKE? Acupuncture sessions take place in a relaxing setting. A Licensed Acupuncturist will insert tiny needles into incredibly precise points of the body, sending signals to the brain to release neurotransmitters that reduce feelings of pain. These tiny pricks that most patients can hardly feel are awakening your body’s innate ability to relieve pain –all while you get to sit back and relax. Osteoarthritis patients who receive acupuncture regularly may see noticeable improvements in levels of pain and functionality. Acupuncture is especially effective when combined with other treatment methods and may even improve the effects of physical therapy and other modalities.
“Monmouth Pain and Rehabilitation is the best place in the world to come to. It is a friendly atmosphere instead of business-like. The treatments are intense but the practitioners are At Monmouth Pain & Rehabilitation, gentle in their approach. I started here with my the doctor administering the knees and had physical therapy - it was gentler injection uses video fluoroscopy to and more bearable than any fitness doctor you could go to but so awesome guide the injection to a precise point because I saw immediate results in my pain level. I had bone on bone knee in the knee. Watch onscreen as the pain and was able to regain mobility. They were also able to help with my fluid is introduced into the joint, and back pain and range of motion - I was unable to bend and move without the healing process begins. pain and now I can touch my toes! My acupuncture sessions BEYOND INJECTIONS with Nicole H. are so relaxing and help tremendously with my back and knee pain. Acu has saved my quality of life! If it wasn’t Cold Laser Therapy is one of for the whole team here I would probably be in a wheel chair.” Monmouth Pain & Rehabilitation’s cutting edge ways to expedite the healing process. The painless laser –Carol, Atlantic Highlands interacts with the cells in the knee to increase cellular energy so that these “The variety of services I receive at MPR have enabled me to function, I cells can begin rebuilding tissue in the damaged area. Laser energy increases believe, well above my expectations. Professional treatment and personal circulation, drawing water, oxygen, and nutrients to the knee. You will feel the attention work! Both of my knees have been giving me trouble for years, beneficial effects, as the laser treatment reduces inflammation, stiffness, and but now I have two young grandkids that I try to keep up with, and I needed pain – and treatment sessions take just minutes! to do something about the pain. I thought I would need surgery, but To accelerate your healing even further and faster, try Power Plate© luckily Dr. Murray let me know there were other options. Thanks to him technology to complement your treatment. Power Plates© send vibrations and everyone else over in the Wall location, I’m seeing a lot of progress!” through the body, increasing blood flow, reducing inflammation and –Tom, Brick accelerating the body’s healing process. Best of all, Power Plates are housed under the same roof as all these other advanced technologies at Monmouth SPACE IS LIMITED Pain & Rehabilitation, so you can get your full treatment course in one TO THE FIRST 17 CALLERS! convenient location. joint. Movement becomes easier, thanks to this all-natural replica of your body’s cartilage!
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ARounD tHe JeRsey sHoRe BlueClaws Announce Kickoff Date For 2020 Season
By Kimberly Bosco LAKEWOOD – Although we are just now entering the fall season, the Lakewood BlueClaws already have their sights set on springtime. The BlueClaws recently announced that their 20th season will open on April 16 with a 6:35 p.m. game against the Greensboro Grasshoppers (Pirates). “It is an exciting time of the year for us,” said Joe Ricciutti, BlueClaws Team President & General Manager. “We’re in the midst of building out a great promotional schedule and celebratory events for our 20th season. We can’t wait for April 16th!” All weeknight BlueClaws games will be at 6:35 p.m. throughout April and May and move to 7:05 p.m. beginning in June. Saturday games will be at 4:05 p.m. throughout April and May and at 7:05 p.m. from June through the end of the season. All Sunday games will start at 1:05 p.m. with the exception of the game on Sunday, June 28 which will begin at 5:05 p.m. In addition to regular games, the BlueClaws will also feature:
• Education Days, 11:05 a.m.: April 22, May 12, and May 27 • Camp Days, 11:05 a.m.: July 14 and July 22 Additional promotions, theme nights, Premium Items, and Giveaway Items will be announced at a later date. Affiliates of both the Mets and Yankees come to FirstEnergy Park this year. Columbia (Mets) will be in town from April 30 through May 3 and again from June 18 through June 21. Charleston (Yankees) comes to Lakewood from July 21 through July 23. The BlueClaws are hoping to make the 2020 season another successful one. In 2019, the team saw 20 sell-out crowds, including a season-fi nale crowd of 10,754 that was the second largest in team history. While the home opener isn’t until April 16, the BlueClaws will open the season on April 9 at Greensboro. Get your tickets now by calling 732-9017000 option 3 or online at BlueClaws. com/Tickets.
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Barnegat American Legion To Host 3rd Annual Holiday Christmas Party BARNEGAT - American Legion Post 232 will host the 3rd Annual Ocean County American Legion Family Holiday Christmas Dinner Party from 6 to 7 p.m. on Friday Dec. 6 at 499 N Main St. Donation is $20 and includes an Italian buffet style dinner and music by the Matt Thal Band. Santa Clas will be there and a his/her gift exchange will take place (bring an appropriate gift valued up to $10) a 50/50 raffle, a holiday
clothing contest. Beer and soda is included in the price and all proceeds go to sponsor a band in the department convention parade. This event will sell out fast so get your reservation in before the Dec. 1 deadline. For further information about how to get a reservgation form and for addtional details, call Co-Chairman Nick Wingler at 732-3309707 or Chuck Robbins at 732-921-8872.
Nutrition and the Aging Population By: Steven Beintema, PTA
Hippocrates once said, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” This statement is as important today as it was 2500 years ago. Advances in technology, social support networks, and advances in medicine have enabled us to live longer than ever. While there are numerous benefits to living longer, it cannot be denied that there is also an increased cost as well. As we grow older, our need for medical care generally increases. It is estimated that caring for an older population will increase healthcare spending approximately 25% by 2030. This article will briefly cover healthy nutrition and its potential to help reduce medical costs and improve quality of life.
Eating healthy is not always easy as we grow older. There are numerous factors at play that may pose barriers to healthy food intake. Over a lifetime we all develop food preferences that can be very hard to change. Along those same lines, eating habits ingrained over years are hard to break. Lack of physical activity decreases our body’s energy needs and our appetite. Illnesses, decreased mobility, problems with oral health, and changes in digestion and absorption of nutrients can make healthy eating even more difficult. It is important for each of us to take an honest, comprehensive look at our eating habits and lifestyle in order to
determine what, if any, changes should be made... and then commit to those changes. As we age, there is a gradual decline in organ function, which can increase the likelihood of developing heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and other chronic illnesses. Research shows that consuming a healthy diet, avoiding tobacco products, and remaining physically active drastically reduces the chance of developing these diseases. The days of the “four basic food groups” are long gone. The US Dept of Agriculture published updated MyPlate guidelines in 2010. These guidelines are designed for all Americans older than age 2. Tufts University developed a “MyPlate for Older Adults” with modifications appropriate for adults age 70 and older (FIGURE 1). Emphasis is placed on nutrient-dense food choices and the importance of fluid balance. It is important to choose adequate amounts of fiber-rich foods, whole grains, and whole fruits and vegetables while avoiding highly refined and processed options. The need for regular physical activity is also depicted as part of the MyPlate for Older Adults. For many older Americans, a diet consisting solely of whole, fresh ingredients is unrealistic. Decreased mobility and limited income are just two factors that may make an entirely fresh diet impossible to maintain. MyPlate for Older Adults includes representations of alternative options including frozen, canned and dried fruits and vegetables. Various fluid options are also shown. If unable to consume the necessary nutrients from foods alone, supplemental nutrients such as calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin B12 may be required. Your journey toward nutritional health should not be made alone but should be a team effort. In order to incorporate changes safely and effectively, it is important to consult with your physician first. Preexisting conditions such as diabetes may require more supervision and monitoring as changes are made. Your pharmacist should make up the third member of your team. Certain foods, herbs, and supplements may have an adverse effect on medications. Your pharmacist can
help you steer clear of any unwanted interactions. No healthy diet would be complete without an emphasis on adequate fluid intake. Adequate hydration is essential for proper organ and joint function. Most of your fluid intake should be from water, but MyPlate also shows coffee, tea, and other beverages as suitable sources in limited amounts. The fact that Americans are living longer is a good thing, however this longevity may come at a price. Each one of us has the power to take charge of our nutritional health, and possibly minimize the negative effects related to aging. So, don’t wait! Consult with your physician and commit to making a change today!
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of oct 26 - nov 1
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): The week ahead can offer opportunities to bring some of your dreams to fruition. Be vigilant about obeying the rules and taking care of shared duties since a partner might feel like they are stuck doing it all. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Your hard work won’t be taken for granted in the week ahead. You might receive more recognition for your achievements than anticipated. Spend some quality time with a loved one and your dreams could come true. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your logic will come in handy when you are at work or performing a job. You can ensure that your position is secure by being sensitive to subtle hints and gentle reminders. Your partner will offer perceptive ideas this week. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Duty comes first. Get your everyday tasks completed before you head off for the art show, the soccer field or a visit with friends. The first half of the week may be ideal to arrange a consultation with a professional. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You may feel invisible or that you blend in with the scenery during the week ahead. Just because you aren’t the center of attention doesn’t mean that anyone loves you less. Enjoy being part of a comfortable family unit. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Focus on owning things that will provide lasting pleasure and on relationships that withstand the test of time. In the week ahead, your friends will enjoy your imaginative ideas, and you may grow closer to
loved ones. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Place more emphasis on compatibility than combativeness. Enjoy numerous romantic moments in the upcoming week, but don’t attempt to put joint plans into motion when you sense friction may occur. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You may have stars in your eyes in the upcoming week, but that’s a good thing because this helps you look for love in all the right places. Other people may find you more attractive than usual, so make first impressions count. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your upcoming week can be filled with helpful opportunities. Your judgement may be better than usual about financial matters, but you may also be frustrated by a situation that involves a bill. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Even the most dedicated, hardworking individual deserves some time off. Embrace any opportunity to relax or enjoy a little recreation in the upcoming week. Be on the lookout, as an unexpected offer might answer your prayers. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In the week ahead, your home can become a place where you can work on a fascinating hobby or a meeting place for friends and extended family. Your best supporters and advisors are within the family circle. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The first half of the week is a perfect time to meet a romantic partner if you hope to achieve a meeting of the minds as well as the bodies. Someone’s helpful advice can put you on the right path to achieve a key goal.
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wolfgang puck’s kitchen A Light, Crisp Salad That Also Hints At Autumn By Wolfgang Puck ASIAN PEAR SALAD WITH YUZU-MISO DRESSING Serves 4 YUZU-MISO DRESSING 7 tablespoons white, or sweet, miso 1/3 cup (85 ml) bottled yuzu juice 3 tablespoons Asian-style toasted sesame oil 1 cup (250 ml) canola oil Kosher salt Freshly ground white pepper ASIAN PEAR SALAD 1 large ripe Asian pear 1 bunch curly endive or frisée, large stems removed, leaves torn into small bite-sized pieces 1 bunch watercress, rinsed and dried, large stems discarded, leaves separated into small bite-sized clusters 1 head radicchio, leaves separated and trimmed, cut diagonally into thin julienne strips 2 large scallions, trimmed, white and light-green parts cut diagonally into thin slices, dark-green parts cut lengthwise into very thin strips resembling grass 2 purple or green shiso leaves or fresh Thai basil or regular basil, rolled up and cut crosswise to make thin strips 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh cilantro leaves 1/2 cup (125 ml) bottled Asian crispy fried shallots, or crispy fried onions 1/2 cup (125 ml) whole roasted cashews 1 tablespoon toasted black sesame seeds, coarsely ground
in a clean spice mill or with a mortar and pestle First, make the Yuzu-Miso Dressing. In a nonreactive mixing bowl, whisk together the miso and yuzu juice. Whisking continuously, drizzle in the sesame oil until fully incorporated. Continue whisking and drizzle in the canola oil to form a thick, smooth dressing. Season to taste with salt and white pepper. Set the dressing aside. For the salad, cut the Asian pear lengthwise into quarters and stem, core, and seed them. With a paring knife, carefully peel each quarter. Insert the medium julienne blade on a mandoline and, carefully moving one quarter at a time lengthwise across the blade, cut the Asian pear into julienne strips. (Keep your fingers away from the cutting surface.) Spread the strips of Asian pear on a double layer of paper towels to absorb excess liquid, but do not press on them. Transfer the Asian pear julienne to a large mixing bowl. Add the curly endive, watercress, radicchio, scallions, shiso or basil, and cilantro leaves. Toss all the ingredients thoroughly. Then, drizzle and toss in enough of the Yuzu-Miso Dressing to coat the ingredients lightly but evenly. To serve the salad, divide the mixture evenly among 4 large chilled serving plates, mounding the salad neatly in the center. Divide the crispy salads evenly among the tops of the salad mounds. Drizzle the remaining dressing evenly over and around the salads. Distribute toasted cashews around the salads. Sprinkle ground black sesame seeds
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