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Sounds Of The Summer Concerts To Return Sounds of the Summer Concert Series: • Funded by Mayor’s Golf Outing, June 2 • June 29 kickoff, Sounds of the 60s, fireworks • July 13, Gerard Esposito, The Fabulous Duprees • July 27, Rock N’ Rhythm, AM Gold • August 3, Night Out Against Crime, Yee Haw • August 10, Julian & Dominique, B-Street Band • August 24, Jukebox Legends, Beginnings – Chicago Tribute Band • September 10, Community Pride Day, Sounds of the Street, the Infernos, fireworks

–Photos courtesy Berkeley Mayor’s Office Mayor Carmen Amato welcomes crowds to a 2014 concert in the Sounds of the Summer series, held at Veterans Park.

This year’s concerts begin June 29, with Shadows of the 60s, a Motown tribute band, followed by fireworks.

By Catherine Galioto BERKELEY – Calling it the crown jewel of its park system, Mayor Carmen Amato said the requests have begun for use of Veterans Park, from local organizations hoping to have their group picnics, car shows and other special events there.

“It’s one of the nicest parks in Ocean County and we are

proud to have it,” Amato said at the last council meeting.

The park is also the host of many of the township’s own special events, such as the Sounds of Summer Concert series, where live bands play on the band shell, ranging from original big name oldies groups to popular cover bands. The Sounds of the Summer are

community events, too, where many local organizations have tables out and sell food, t-shirts or just share information about their club.

Now, the lineup of dates and who is performing at them is available, so mark your calendars.

“I am pleased to announce the return of our popular “Sounds of Summer” concert series for

2016,” Mayor Amato said.

The kick-off event is 6 p.m.

June 29, with the Shadows of the ‘60s, a Motown Tribute Band.

Fireworks are after the show.

July 13 at 6 p.m. is Gerard Esposito, singing songs from Vegas to Broadway. Headlining that concert is The Fabulous Duprees.

(Concerts - See Page 12)

Easter Egg Hunts And Bunny Breakfasts

OCEAN COUNTY – Whether you are digging in the sand, poking between the grass or hunting with a flashlight, there’s Easter eggs to find. Here’s a calendar of some local Easter egg hunt events for the coming weeks, so grab your basket and get hunting. Or, if you care to dine alongside the Easter Bunny, check out this list of breakfasts and have some fun.

The following are different egg hunts and Easter Bunny breakfasts in the local area: March 13 from 8 to 11:30 a.m. – Tuckerton’s Breakfast with the Easter Bunny: The Tuckerton Free Masons are hosting this event at the Free Mason Lodge, 122 Church St. Tickets are $8 for adults and children 12 and older. The breakfast will include: pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee, tea

and orange juice. Don’t forget to bring your camera for pictures with the Easter Bunny.

March 19 at 9 a.m. – Barnegat Easter Bunny Breakfast: The Barnegat Township Recreation is hosting this event at the Recreation Center. The event costs $9 per person, infants are free. A registration form can be found on the township’s website (Easter - See Page 4)

More Than 2,700 Homeowners Complete Sandy RREM Program

By Catherine Galioto BERKELEY – Local homeowners who’ve received state money to complete rebuilding from Superstorm Sandy damage can add some council muscle to their calls if they find the state has yet to release a lien on their home.

Council President John Bacchione said at the last council meeting a concern he had for those residents involved with Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation and Mitigation (RREM) Program through the state. In that program, homeowners could have received funding to reconstruct and elevate their homes. Bacchione said it is often the case that the state, as it awards the funding, places a lien on the home for that amount.

“The representative from the state will (Program - See Page 5)

Decades-Long Recycling Fundraiser Helps EMS Budget

By Catherine Galioto BERKELEY – One of the longest-running fundraisers in the area has ebbed and flowed with the price of newsprint – but it’s helped a local EMS squad fund their operations for several decades, while clearing out the clutter from area residents.

Holiday City at Berkeley EMS has had a Newspaper Recycling Program for about 40 years. The two trailers that sit behind the EMS building, 100 Port Royal Dr., are slowly filled with donations of newspapers (Fundraiser - See Page 5)

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Barnegat.net. Send the completed registration form and a check made payable to Barnegat Township to Barnegat Township, 900 W. Bay Ave, Barnegat, NJ 08005.

March 19 at 9 a.m. – Breakfast with the Easter Bunny: The breakfast will be held at Saint Monica Church, 679 West Veterans Highway in Jackson.

March 19 at 10 a.m. – Lakewood Egg Hunt: Lakewood Township’s Recreation Department is hosting the annual egg hunt at the John F. Patrick Sports Complex. Open to children ages 3 to 10 years. Rain date is March 20 at 2 p.m.

March 19 at 1 p.m. – Berkeley’s Easter Egg Hunt: Mayor Carmen Amato and Berkeley Township Recreation are holding this event at Veterans Park, by the stage. The categories are: Special needs, 3 and under, 4 and 5, 6 and 7 and 8 and up. Bring a bag for the eggs. There are prizes in each category. This event will be rain or shine.

March 19 from 1 to 4 p.m. – Howell’s Easter in the Park: This event will be held at Oak Glen Park, located off Preventorium and Old Tavern Road. The rain date is March 20.Egg hunt times are as follows: children 5 and under – 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., children 6 to 7 - 2:30 p.m., children 8 to 9 – 3 p.m., children 10 to 12 - 3:30 p.m.

More than egg hunts are available. There will also be food, arts and crafts, music, a petting zoo, games and face painting.

March 20 at 9 a.m. – Brick PAL Breakfast with the Easter Bunny: The event will be held at 60 Drum Point Road. Tickets cost $8 for adults and $5 for kids ages 2 to 12. Tickets are available at brickpal.ticketleap.com.

March 20 at 10 a.m. ‑‑ Manchester Egg Hunt: The fun begins at 10 a.m. at Pine Lake, rain or shine. The event is for children ages 2 to 10. Pre-registration is required.

Call the Department of Recreation at 732657-8121, ext. 5101 or 5102. You must be registered by March 14. There is a 250 children maximum.

March 20 at 1 p.m. – Pine Beach Egg Hunt: The Pine Beach Egg Hunt will at be Vista Park. The rain date is March 26 at 1 p.m.

March 20 at 1 p.m. – Seaside Heights’ Palm Sunday Egg Hunts: The boardwalk and the beach in Seaside Heights will have a 15,000 pastel egg hunt. Children ages 0 to 2 should report to Hancock Avenue.

Children ages 3 to 4 should report to Blaine Avenue. Children ages 5 to 6 should report

to Sumner Avenue. Children ages 7 to 8 should report to Hamilton Avenue. Children ages 9 to 10 should report to Lincoln Avenue. Special needs should meet at Kearney Avenue.

March 20 at 1 p.m. – Jenkinson’s Boardwalk Egg Hunt, Point Pleasant Beach. Rain or shine at 1 p.m. sharp. Meet up according to age groups: 0-4 years, in front of Jenkinson’s Aquarium; 5-6 and 7-8 years, in front of Frank’s Fun Center; 9-10 years, in front of Jenkinson’s Amusement Park. No shovels or digging utensils. Limit 3 eggs per child.

March 20 at 1 and 2 p.m. – Waretown Easter Egg Hunt: The Township of Ocean Recreation will hold its Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Waretown Lake.

Children ages 6 and younger are asked to meet at the lake by 12:45 p.m. The hunt begins at 1 p.m. Children ages 7 to 12 are asked to arrive a 2 p.m. The hunt begins at 2:15 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided to all children, free of charge.

March 20 at 3 p.m. – Easter Cantata: “The Power of the Cross” will be presented by the choirs of the Forked River Presbyterian Church, 131 North Main St. The combined Hand Bells and Chancel Choir along with the Teen Bells, Brass Ensemble and Piano and Organ duets will present the Cantata. A reception will follow in Fellowship Hall. Admission is free. A good will offering will be taken.

March 26 at 10 a.m. – Where Angels Play Foundation’s Easter Egg Hunt: Where Angels Play Foundation and Long Beach Township PBA paired together to hold this egg hunt at Lauren Rousseau’s Playground, 6800 Long Beach Boulevard. Bring your own basket. Free entry.

March 26 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – The Historic Village at Allaire’s annual Easter Egg Hunt features more than 10,000 eggs.

Hunts divided into age groups: 0-2, with an assisting adult; 3-4; 5-7; 8-10; 11-12; and special needs, with an assisting adult. A hunt takes place every 15 minutes and hunts are continuous throughout the day from noon to 4 p.m. Pre-registration is highly recommended; all members of your party must have tickets, not only the children participating in the hunt. Tickets are $6; children under 3 years old are free. Tickets are available over the phone at 732-919-3500 or at allairevillage.org. Registration and pre-registration check in takes place in the Visitor Center beginning at 11 a.m. Egg hunt times are assigned upon arrival. Event includes bonnet parade, Easter bunny visits, living history demonstrations and more.

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Toms River.

The event will include: rides, food trucks, live music and a beer and wine garden.

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then go to the home and make sure the repairs were done, and they are supposed to release the lien, but here’s where the problem comes in,” he said. “The state hasn’t been releasing the liens in a timely manner.”

Bacchione said he wanted to make everyone aware, as it could impact those homeowners who are trying to sell their homes, and he offered to help expedite problems.

“If you have a lien against your house and the work has been done, please notify the clerk here, who will notify the council. And we will make the proper phone calls to help you get that lien released from your house,” said the council president.

The award is sometimes more than the project ends up being, Bacchione said, and that could complicate closing out things with the state program.

“As you’re probably thinking, if you wanted to sell your house with a lien against it, you’d have to satisfy the lien. And if you don’t know which buttons to push in the state government, it may take some time and you could lose the sale,” he said.

Lisa M. Ryan, a spokesperson for the Sandy Recovery Division of the state Department of Community Affairs, said it is a restrictive covenant, and not a lien, that is placed on the property. It’s there from the time of the award, through construction completion, then final inspection and is lifted after copies of the homeowner’s documents are received.

“The restrictive covenant protects the State and the taxpaying public from a homeowner attempting to sell their property prior to construction completion,” said Ryan.

As to whether the process of lifting the covenant was moving slowly, Ryan said: “We’re constantly working to respond to

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The Berkeley Times, March 12, 2016, Page 5 homeowners’ questions and concerns about RREM and move them through the program as quickly as possible.”

A restrictive covenant is placed on a RREM homeowner’s property until their construction project is completed and passes the final inspection from the RREM Program, proving that the project meets all requirements, including a copy of a Certificate of Occupancy (or equivalent) provided from local building department.

The property owner must also provide: a copy of a Final Elevation Certificate, if applicable; verification of construction work completed as confirmed by a RREM Program inspection; lead-based paint and asbestos clearance, if applicable; and Environmental Review Clearance mitigations, if applicable.

“Homeowners in the RREM Program know a restrictive covenant is placed on their property because a Declaration of Restrictive Covenant is included in the grant agreement package that is reviewed and signed by homeowners who receive a RREM grant,” said Ryan. “DCA files a Release of Restrictive Covenant upon completion of all work agreed to by the RREM homeowner. The release of covenant is filed with the land records office of the county in which the damaged property is located.”

Ryan said that if homeowners have any questions, they can contact DCA’s Sandy Constituent Services Office by calling 609292-3750 or by emailing sandy.recovery@ dca.nj.gov.

As of March, there were approximately 8,000 homeowners active in the RREM Program, and more than 99 percent have signed their grant agreements. Approximately 6,800 RREM homeowners have received a notice to proceed with construction, of which 2,774 have completed construction, Ryan said.

pers for one pick up a month. According to Bob, it used to be one a week,” Brown said.

She said the volunteers would love to have more residents bring in their papers – anyone can do that any day, but if you need help it’s just Thursdays the volunteers are there to assist.

The Recycling Crew consists of about 24 volunteers. The youngest is 68 and oldest is John Basiel (a recycler since 2000), 85 years young. Bill Thompson has been here since 1998 and Joe Cicalese since 1999.

that are bundled by volunteers. Once the trailers are full, the squad gets paid for the materials by a recycling contractor.

Phyllis Brown, EMS volunteer, said the fundraiser is about as old as the squad itself.

“It was started just after the EMS squad began.

It not only takes newspapers but now you can bring magazines as well,” Brown said. “100 percent of all the money collected by this program goes to the EMS Squad.

Bob White has been there since 2002 and he is in charge of the program. Any Thursday morning, you can come down and have your recyclables bound up and tossed onto the trailer if you can’t do it yourself. But they need help in the afternoons for 3 to 4 hours and are always looking for volunteers to help with that program, to become –Photo courtesy Holiday City at Berkeley EMS squad members, or help the Left to right, Bob Vaccaro, Lou Monfiletto, Bill auxiliary, Brown said.

Latzsch, Lenny Diana, Roger McCann and Bob White “The recycling program are among the regular volunteers helping with the used to make more money. Holiday City at Berkeley EMS squad’s newspaper Now they only get enough pa- recycling program.

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Opinion

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C ommentary

Editorial Let’s Do Our Jobs Filling a vacancy on the Supreme Cou r t is the Constitutional duty of both the President – to put forth a nominee – and the Un ited St ates Senate – to consider, and accept or reject that nominee.

The American people understand that our obligation in this process is to advise and consent, not neglect and obst r uct.

And If Republicans employ such shameful

polit ical t act ics as they have threatened, they will make a mockery of this duty, creating undo harm to our country and our courts.

That is not leadership – it is partisanship – and the America n people u nderstand that too.

The way forward is simple. Let’s do our jobs.

U.S. Senator Bob Menendez New Jersey

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My wife and I just visited the WWII Veterans Memorial Park in Whiting and I must say that who ever designed this memorial did an outstanding job in honoring those that served in WWII. I don’t how visitors noticed, but we did, there isn’t any memorial honoring the women who served in WWII. Over the years I have met a number of women who have served, and like the men, they had buddies that were killed and injured.

Women played important roles during WWII, both at home and in uniform.

Women worked in defense plants and volunteered for war related organizations.

Nearly 350,000 women served in uniform. General Eisenhower felt he could not win the war without the aid of the women in uniform.

Women served and died, some were captured and were POWs. More than 1,600 nurses were decorated for bravery. In the Pacific Theater, 565 WACs won combat decorations.

We need to recognize the contribution that women played in WWII victory. We need a memorial at the park honoring all those women that served in WWII. Jerry Dolan Whiting

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Editorail Make Yourself Heard The people of Berkeley face an array of issues – taxes, traffic, the environment, education. Issues that will impact Berkeley for years to come. And no doubt you have something to say about them.

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Sometimes trying to reason with a liberal is like talking to a deer staring into

headlights. They just don’t comprehend danger. But, let’s try.

The economic crisis was not caused by greedy billionaires or Wall Street. It began with the government program in the Carter Administration and was super-charged in the Clinton Administration.

President Carter admirably promoted the HUD program building homes for those who could not afford them. What he failed to realize was that many of the recipients of those homes would not be able to afford the homes’ maintenance and upkeep. Much of the tax money ended up being wasted as many homes fell into disrepair.

Continuing with promoting the “American Dream” of home ownership, President Clinton, in 1999, repealed a 1933 law that kept risky loans from being coupled with those considered sound. He then pressured banks to relax their lending requirements so that those who had been considered unqualified could be approved for loans on homes the banks knew they could not afford to pay back. Clinton threatened the banks to make the loans or suffer government retaliation in the form of penalties.

The banks complied. In order to save themselves from sure destruction, the banks coupled loans they previously would not have approved with those that were more secure, and sold these as investment packages all over the world. Eventually,

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as the banks predicted, the bad loans went unpaid causing a worldwide crisis.

President Bush foresaw the problem and tried to modify the gover nment program several times, but was stymied by a Democrat Congress. So, when you hear that mind-numbing phrase “It’s Bush’s fault,” know that it is not; just as it is not the fault of greedy billionaires or Wall Street.

The crisis was caused by short-sighted politicians that ignored the advice of professionals and thought themselves to be economic or military geniuses. Vote wisely.

Joseph Semiraro Bayville

Thanks, Obama The letter “What Is The President’s Legacy?” printed February 20, 2016 could not have been more wrong.

The letter faults President Barack Obama with the divisiveness in Washington. It was Senator Mitch McConnell who stated at the beginning of President Barack Obama’s term that he was going to make him a one term president. The current Republican Party is well documented with removing any member who is willing to compromise on legislation. The presumed successor to John Boehner, Eric Cantor, was probably the biggest example of that viewpoint.

President Barack Obama came into office when the country was in chaos. The country was in the Great Recession, involved in two wars, millions of Americans had no healthcare and others were denied healthcare due to preexisting conditions. The debt was at ten trillion dollars from a surplus eight years prior, and it was on a projection to continue into the future.

Medicare was projected to be running a deficit by 2016.

If President Barack Obama violated the Constitution as the writer states, all anyone has to do is sue to the Su-

preme Court if necessary.

This is just idle talk with no basis in fact.

Our economy is so much stronger than most countries in the world, if not all, since President Barack Obama took office, and it is reflected in the strength of the U.S. Dollar against other currencies today.

President Barack Obama has t u r ned these problems around and has made “America Great Again.”

Janet Buonagura Brick

Origin Of Morals This is in response to the February 13 letter regarding the origin of moral values. The writer alleges that morality is based upon human experience, and not from a belief in God and the Bible. However, he is correct that moral values “blossomed in the human heart…before the advent of Christ.” But the question arises, where did they originally “blossom” from?

Why do we value the virtues of morality? Because they are part of God’s character. If someone doesn’t believe in God, why do they believe i n hu ma n rights? If you just feel that there should be human rights, then where do these non-physical feelings come from? Even evolutionists are at a loss to explain where the conscience and moral values came from.

You can deny God all you want, but your conscience is always bearing witness, and there is no escape from what is real—the God who is real. Denial offers only a brief postponement of the inevitable. With our God-given morality, we judge (and punish) those who do not abide by the virtues of our Creator, as God will do as well to those who rebel against His rules.

Opinions and belief don’t change reality, or make people “less moral”—they just make them accountable.

Charles Henke Brick

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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

What’s Happening In Berkeley Township - By Berkeley Mayor Carmen F. Amato, Jr.

Mayor Amato Asks For Assistance From Residents In Finding Trouble Spots

BERKELEY – Mayor Carmen F. Amato, Jr., and the Department of Public Works are asking for the public’s assistance in locating and reporting potholes.

“Due to the harsh winter season we just experienced, we realize that it created numerous potholes throughout

our town. We are asking for the public’s assistance to let us know where these trouble spots are. This form was created and launched to make it easier for the public to report,” Mayor Amato said.

The form, which is linked on the township website at twp.berkeley.nj.us, goes

directly to the Department of Public Works for follow up.

Any questions feel free to call: Steven J. Seiler, principal public works manager, at 732-349-4616 or 732-3411022. Or email: btpwsec@twp.berkeley.nj.us.

Mayor Amato also promot-

ed a new Hot Line that gives residents one-stop access to township government, enabling the township to more effectively and efficiently respond to resident’s suggestions, concerns or complaints. The Hot Line number is 732-244-7400 ext. 203, and is available 24

hours a day.

In addition to the “Hot Line,” residents are encouraged to visit berkeleytownship.org and click next to the mayor’s message to provide suggestions or feedback online, with most residents receiving follow-up the next busi-

Carmen F. Amato, Jr. ness day.

Berkeley Township also has a Facebook page for posting notices and information of interest. Residents are encourage to “like” the page.

From The Desk Of Congressman Tom MacArthur:

NEW JERSEY – Congressman Tom MacArthur

recently announced that he has introduced legislation to improve Medicare Advantage and care for seniors. The Excellence in Medicare Act will motivate providers to better serve seniors through performance incentives that would also reduce premiums and copays for seniors.

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OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Household Hazardous Waste Collection program will make its first stop in Stafford Township on April 16.

“This continues to be a very popular program with Ocean County residents,” said Freeholder Gerry P. Little, who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management. “I am happy we can offer it again this year. It provides benefits to not just our citizens, but also the environment.”

Last year, the county collected 271,842 pounds of household hazardous waste at a cost of $107,921. The program is funded in part

by State Recycling Enhancement Act Tax Fund.

“This free program, which got started in 1989, provides an avenue to get rid of items like paints, paint thinner and

cleaners, properly and safely, keeping the material from entering our waterways and our preserved lands,” Little said.

The program will run once a month from April to October and is held at different collection sites throughout the county.

“We work to make certain this program is accessible to our residents,” Little said. “It is held in towns, both large and small, and citizens in any Ocean County town can attend any site.”

The first dates, times and locations for the 2016 collection are: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., April 16 at the Stafford Township Public Works Garage, 320 Haywood Road; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., May 14, Manchester Township Public Works Garage, 1360 Route 70 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 11, Toms River Township

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MacArthur Legislation Strengthens Medicare visited the home of Shirley and Hobie Young of Evesham on February 22 to discuss new legislation to improve Medicare Advantage. Medicare Advantage has a star rating system for its plans that range from five stars to one. A five star rating is considered excellent care, and a one is considered poor.

The Excellence in Medicare

Act would lift the star incentive cap and encourage innovation and improvement of the overall Medicare Advantage market, better serving seniors. Through this legislation, four and five star plans will now be eligible to receive performance incentives and rebates which must be returned to the beneficiary in the form of additional

or enhanced benefits, such as reduced premiums or co-payments and expanded coverage.

“I’m glad that Congressman MacArthur is taking an interest in the problems seniors are facing,” said Evesham resident, Shirley Young. “Any help is appreciated - a reduction in cost would be a big help toward

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Dates Set Public Works Garage, 1672 Church Road.

While the program is free, registration is required.

To register for the Manchester collection site, call 732-367-0802; for the Toms River Township site, call 732-506-5047 and for Stafford Township, call 609978-0913.

Municipal recycling centers and the county’s recycling centers allow for drop off of a host of materials including used paint, motor oil and car batteries.

“Our residents should check with us or their local recycling center to determine what is accepted year-round eliminating the need to store them in their home,” Little said.

Residents can drop off a maximum of 200 pounds of dry material and 20 gallons of liquid at the county’s

household hazardous waste collection sites. No containers over five gallons will be accepted.

Materials accepted at the household hazardous waste collection sites are: paints, thinners, boat paints, sol-

vents, pool chemicals, pesticides and herbicides, aerosol cans, auto products, toilet and drain cleaners, silver polishes, oven cleaners, photographic chemicals, rug and upholstery cleaners, polishes and bleaches, waste oil and

our other expenses.”

“I believe we can motivate providers to better serve seniors and provide the best possible care,” said Congressman MacArthur.

“Incentivizing quality care and performance will encourage innovation and directly return these benefits to the seniors that rely on this care.”

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Little noted that additional dates, times and locations will be announced in the near future. The information can be found on the county website at co.ocean.nj.us or by calling 800-55-RECYCLE.

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By Catherine Galioto ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK – The Friends of Island Beach State Park are about a month into a campaign to raise more than $18,000 for a new live camera project and other efforts at the state park. The group is more than $2,000 toward its goal.

The Friends are trying to raise the money to move the old osprey cam to the beachfront and buy a new, enhanced camera as its osprey cam.

The camera and its equipment would be more reliable and show finer details than the previous camera was. There’s also better communication

equipment planned to more quickly and reliably relay the live feed to the website, said Angelo Sica, president of the Friends of IBSP. The beachfront camera would show a live stream of beachfront activity at bathing beach 1, to show surf, beach, crowd and weather conditions.

The osprey cam is now down as the Friends’ trustees plan for the project.

Once a new osprey cam is up, viewers should notice better imaging, with fewer delays, and even hear audio from the nest platform, Sica said.

To donate or sign up for other Friends of IBSP programs, visit friendsofibsp.org.

First Aid Squad Has Busy February

CORRECTING MYOPIA NON-SURGICALLY “Orthokeratology” is a non-surgical procedure that makes use of specially designed contact lenses to reshape the curvature of nearsighted individuals’ corneas, thereby enabling them to improve their vision. This safe and effective treatment is a good alternative to LASIK for those not well-suited for laser vision correction. Instead, the eye doctor prescribes gaspermeable contact lenses that gradually alter the shape of the cornea with nighttime wear.

In the morning, the special contacts are removed, and the wearer’s vision is corrected for the remainder of the day. Eventually, depending on the prescribed wearing schedule, the corneaaltering contacts need to be worn less and less to get the desired vision correction. The ophthalmologist will carefully monitor treatment.

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BAYVILLE – The Bayville Volunteer First Aid Squad had an eventful February. Not only did the squad continue to be available to Berkeley Township, Lacey Township and Ocean Gate residents, but the Emergency Medical Technicians completed a four–day recertification course.

During February, the squad answered 175 calls; four calls due to abdominal pain; six calls due to back pain; nine calls for chest pains and cardiac emergency; one CPR calls; four patients were bleeding and required first aid; 15 calls due to patient falling and required medical treatment; 11 motor vehicle accidents;

24 patients who had respiratory problems; 22 calls for unconscious or patients who had seizures and 79 patients who had numerous medical emergency, some requiring transportation to our local hospitals.

The squad also welcomed one new EMT who is now responding to your needs. The squad is still looking for new members, both Emergency Medical Technicians’s and driver’s, as well as new members for the Squad Cadet program and the Squad Auxiliary organization. If you want to help, join these groups by going to bayvillefas.org and filling out the application form.

All You Can Eat Beefsteak Dinner And Dance BERKELEY – Holiday City at Berkeley will hold an “All You Can Eat Beefsteak Dinner and Dance” on April 23 in Clubhouse II on Port Royal Dr. The event will run from 6 to 10 p.m.

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Holiday City At Berkeley EMS

BERKELEY – Many calls that the Holiday City at Berkeley EMS receive are to houses where people only need to be picked up. It is okay to call them for that. Other common calls are to houses where people are very sick and need the EMTs to help with oxygen, psychological or medical support, emergency transport to the hospital or CPR. Living alone in the senior communities, especially if you are not well, can be a challenge. You don’t know whom to call, so you often have to call 911. If you call 911, the help the EMTs provide is only temporary and not long-term help. If you only need transport you may be taking the squad away from an emergency call.

The following numbers are just a few services available to you when the 911

Emergency Service is not really what you want or need.

The Ocean County Office of Senior Services has many programs from home health services to meal deliveries. This office can be reached at 732-292-2091, 800-668-4899 or 877-222-3737.

The Ocean County Health Department can be reached at 732-341-9700 or 800-342-9738.

The Home Health Care ext. is 7300. The Alcoholism and Drug Abuse ext. is 7513 and 7514 and the Health Screening ext. is 7604.

The EMS coverage area is almost 11,765 homes, responding to over 2,000 calls a year.

The squad runs two ambulances five days a week.

Consider joining Holiday City at Berkeley Emergency Medical Service.

The Melodiers Take On Broadway

BERKELEY – The Melodiers of Holiday City Berkeley will present “The Melodiers On Broadway” on May 1 at 2 p.m. in Clubhouse 2 on Port Royal Drive.

Under the direction of Alice Mongak, accompanied by pianist Jim DeSalvo, the Melodiers will blend their voices to sing many songs from many Broadway shows.

Tickets are $5 and may be purchased at the door the day of performance. Tickets may also be purchased on the first or third Tuesday of the month in Clubhouse 1 between the hours of 11 a.m. to noon.

As in the past, The Melodiers will also ask for donations of non-perishable food items to be donated to local food pantries.

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SOUTH TOMS RIVER – South Toms River Elementary Teacher John Phander is the school’s Teacher of the Year.

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The annual night giving out the awards was held at the Toms River Regional School Board meeting as each recipient was granted a special plaque while surrounded by board members, school administrators and audience applause.

Fish Or Chicken Dinner BAYVILLE – St. Barnabas Altar Rosary Society will be hosting its annual fish or chicken and chips dinner on April 2 starting at 5 p.m.

This dinner will be held in Fr. Brennan Hall located adjacent to St. Barnabas Roman Catholic Church on Woodland Drive. The church

can be accessed from Rt 9 as well. Call Flo for tickets at 732-269-1449.

The cost is $15 for adults and $8 for children 10 and under. No tickets will be sold at the door.

There will also be a large gift auction table and 50/50. You do not need to be present to win.

Library Closed For Holidays

OCEAN COUNTY – All branches of the Ocean County Library will be closed Good Friday, March 25 and Easter Sunday, March 27.

All branches will be open March 26 and March 28.

We encourage our customers to use the li-

brary’s online resources including: databases, ebooks and emagazines as well as online classes that are available 24-7 through its website theoceancountylibrary.org.

For more information, visit the Ocean County Library website or telephone the library at 732-349-6200 or 609-971-0514.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day At The Elks

BAYVILLE – On March 19, the Bayville Elks Lodge is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day celebration.

Food will be served by Chef “Bob” beginning at 4 p.m. Corned Beef and cabbage platter or reuben sandwiches will be available

for $12.

A cash bar will be open with great drink specials such as: the Lucky Leprechaun, Irish Car Bombs and Leprechaun’s Gold.

Beginning at 6 p.m. “Frogmore Stew” will provide music.

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Batman, Superman Coming To FirstEnergy Park

LAKEWOOD – The BlueClaws and West Virginia Power are teaming up to welcome Superman and Batman to FirstEnergy Park on May 15. The two teams will each wear special jerseys – the BlueClaws will wear Superman jerseys and the Power will wear Batman jerseys – during their game that day while the characters will be at the game for an appearance.

The day’s festivities are presented by Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey.

This game marks the first time the BlueClaws have partnered with the visiting team for dueling theme jerseys in a game at FirstEnergy Park.

The two characters, Superman and Batman, will be available on the concourse for pictures with fans beginning at 1:05 p.m., just after the game’s first pitch.

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There will be 500 Batman-style capes and 500 Superman-style capes. Fans can “vote” by picking their favorite cape as they enter the ballpark.

Beginning at 11:30 a.m. that morning, Batman and Superman will be upstairs for a VIP meet-and-greet with BlueClaws fans.

The special VIP event will take place in the BlueClaws Executive Conference Center and include: ticket to the game, picture (which will be printed for you) with both characters (one photo per child), guaranteed cape giveaway (choice of Superman or Batman cape), highfive tunnel on the field with characters before the game, activities and light refreshments in the pre-game meet-and-greet and early entrance to the ballpark. Space is extremely limited. Tickets for the VIP Meet-and-Greet must be reserved in advance by visiting blueclaws.com. The tickets are $20 per person.

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BEACHWOOD – Beachwood Elementary Teacher Dana Staffieri is the school’s Teacher of the Year.

Staffieri teaches third grade and has been in the district for five years.

The Educational Services Professional of the Year is Kim Pesciotta, who is an occupational therapist and has been in the district for 17 years.

Libraries Seek Prom Dress Donations OCEAN COUNTY – All branches of the Ocean County Library are collecting gently used prom dresses for its seventh annual Prom Dress Giveaways.

Dresses can be both long and short styles for modern teens and should only include formal prom dresses. The library cannot accept bridesmaid’s dresses or cocktail dresses.

To donate prom dresses, deliver them to any one of the 21 locations in Ocean County. Donations will be accepted until April 22.

The annual event provides dresses to middle school and high school aged students at no charge so they can attend their school’s dances.

Last year more than 700 prom dresses were distributed.

A schedule for pickup of prom dresses will be announced soon. The locations will include Little Egg Harbor, Lakewood, Barnegat and Toms River.

Information about the Prom Dress Giveaway can be found online at theoceancountylibrary.org.

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OCEAN COUNTY – New Jersey Theatre Alliance’s “Stages Festival” will celebrate its 19th year of bringing professional, Broadway-quality programs to Ocean County Library and presents them to the public, free of charge.

The program was created in 1981 to encourage New Jersey residents to attend their local professional theaters by making the experience affordable, accessible and fun. Since its inception the program has served over 190,000 people of all ages.

The Alliance will present several programs by four New Jersey theater companies at 14 Ocean County Library branches during March.

They can also enjoy “Alice in Wonderland,” presented by the Pushcart Players, one of the world’s best-known children’s story. Adapted from Lewis Carroll’s classic books and filled with madcap characters and pure nonsense, this intriguing tale about a curious and proactive young girl has enchanted readers for many generations.

This will be performed at: Brick, 301 Chambers Bridge Rd., 732-477-4513, at 6:30 p.m. on March 21; Stafford, 129 N. Main St., Manahawkin, at 2 p.m. on March 26 and Pt. Pleasant Beach, 271 McLean Ave., at 3 p.m. on March 30.

The Pushcart Players will present the popular story, “Peter and the Wolf” at Lacey, 10. E. Lacey Rd., Forked River, 609-693-8566, at 11 a.m. on March 19.

The Centenary Stage Company will present “Miss Nelson is Missing,” for children in grades K through fourth. This story is about a teacher,

who can’t control her class because she is too nice, disappearing and Viola Swamp steps in as her substitute. With the big test looming, the kids suddenly realize how much they miss Miss Nelson and they’ll do anything to get her back.

The play will be presented at: Little Egg Harbor, 290 Mathistown Rd., 609-294-1197, at 6 p.m. on March 15 and Barnegat, 112 Burr St., 609-698-3331, at 2 p.m. on March 29.

Families will enjoy “Victorian Magic,” presented by East Lynn Theater Company. Actor Robert Aberdeen will delight audiences of all ages with his magical sleight-of-hand. Be careful, this family performance includes audience participation. The performance will be held 7 p.m. on March 21 at the Beachwood branch, 126 Beachwood Blvd., 732-244-4573.

Families will also enjoy the East Lynn Theater Company presentation of the “Holmes and Carter Radio Style Mysteries.” In the days before television, families used to huddle around the radio to listen to comedies and dramas. ELTC recreates “Sherlock Holmes Adventures of the Red Headed League” and “Nick Carter and the Voice of Crime” in the style of a 1930s radio broadcast, complete with sound effects and commercials. This will play at 6:30 p.m. on March 21 at the Long Beach Island branch, 217. S. Central Ave., Surf City, 609-494-2480.

The programs are made possible in part from grants from The New Jersey State Council on the Arts, Bank of America and The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey.

All of the programs are free and open to the public, but registration is required.

Recreational Walking Club Extends Invitation OCEAN COUNTY – The Crestwood Recreational Walking Club invites the public to walk and talk with friends and neighbors.

There are no fees.

Leave from Crestwood Village VI Club House at 10 a.m. every Monday and walk

with them on two to four mile walks in Ocean County.

The first walk is April 4 at Cattus Island, Toms River. The rain date is always Tuesday.

For more information, call Michael at 732580-1039.

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BERKELEY – Mayor Carmen Amato announces that property owners in Berkeley Township will now be able to pay property

taxes online. There will be a minimal service charge that the bank charges for the service.

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July 27 at 6 p.m. is Rock N’ Rhythm – a five-part vocal group featuring both traditional Doo-Wop and contemporary styles. They will be followed by AM Gold, a premiere party band playing hits from 1975 to 1985.

August 3 at 5 p.m., will be the Fifth “Annual Night out Against Crime.”

“The Berkeley Township Police Department will be on hand along with our Township First Aid Squads, Township Fire Departments and other public safety agencies,” Amato said. “All of the public safety organizations will be on hand to meet and greet residents and to show the different equipment they utilize. All of these public safety agencies will have their vehicles and equipment on display as well. Our DARE Program will also be on hand with games and prizes for the children to enjoy.”

As part of the evening, modern country group Yee Haw will perform at 7:30 p.m.

August 10 at 6 p.m., opening act Julian and Dominique will sing a wide variety of music, followed by the popular Bruce Springsteen Tribute band, the B-Street Band.

August 24, the concert features local talent Jukebox Legends singing songs of the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s, followed by Beginnings – The Ultimate Chicago Tribute Band.

The finale to the Sounds of the Summer will be September 10, with Berkeley Township Community Pride Day. “Community Pride Day begins at 10 a.m.

We will have many vendors, local nonprofits

and community groups. In the late afternoon will begin our entertainment. Sounds of the Street a popular Doo Wop group followed by the Infernos Band, America’s #1 Show Band and the area’s premier live performance group. After the show, we will have a fabulous fireworks display,” Amato said.

The concerts are free, and the mayor said is funded through sponsorships.

“As always, the cost of the summer entertainment is funded 100 percent by community and business donations. This includes our entire summer concert series, our Beach Party, Berkeley Pride Day and other summer events,” Amato said. “These funds are raised at two golf outings, our summer program book and outdoor stage advertising.

The first fundraiser, the Annual Mayor’s Golf Outing, is scheduled for June 2. To sponsor or play, contact Special Events Coordinator Dave Shick at 732-269-4456 or download the information at btrec.org/golf/2016GolfRegPack.pdf.

“As you can see we have a great mix of talented groups in our summer line up.

Something for everyone. Please come on out for a great summer of entertainment and don’t forget to bring a chair! Refreshments are always provided by our area non-profit groups and organizations that use these concerts as fundraisers for their group.

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Study Abroad In Morocco This Summer

TOMS RIVER – Learn Arabic, visit North Africa/Middle East and earn seven college credits. This summer Ocean County College, with support from a U.S. Department of Education Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language Program grant, will offer Study Abroad in Morocco from July 12 to August 2. This program is open to the community. The registration deadline is April 10. Space is limited. Registration is on a first-come/first-served basis. Participants must be at least 18 years of age and out of high school.

This exciting program starts with a weeklong online orientation and introduction to the language and culture of North Africa/ Middle East. Then participants will fly to Rabat, Morocco for an immersion program in language, culture and history with three weeks of living and learning. Upon their return, participants will engage in a weeklong online conclusion to the course, which will be a time to reflect and share what they gained from the experience.

While in Morocco, participants will: Live with a host family – Moroccans are noted for their exceptional warmth and hospitality. Living and eating with a host family will allow participants to experience the culture of North Africa from the inside.

Engage in language instruction – From beginner to intermediate, this travel seminar will provide a head-start in learning Arabic or improve established skills.

Participate in field trips – Visit local cultural institutions, art exhibits, musical performances, historical sites and nearby cities, including Casablanca and Fez. Relax on beautiful beaches, dine at excellent restaurants and take in the night life.

The abroad part of the program is arranged by AMIDEAST (America-Mideast Educational and Training Services, Inc.), the leading U.S. organization for education and research in the Middle East with over

50 years of experience in arranging studyabroad opportunities for U.S. students.

Students and community members are welcome to attend. Ocean County College faculty and administrators will participate as advisors and facilitators to ensure each participant’s experience is exciting and beneficial.

Morocco is located in the western-most part of North Africa, its coast line lies on both the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. The country is a land of rugged mountains and deserts in the interior, with excellent beaches on both the Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts. Students will stay in Rabat, the capital of Morocco, located on the western, Atlantic coast.

Students will be enrolled in “Summer 2016 Semester SS5 – HUMN 251” and “Study Abroad to Morocco – DL1” for seven-credits. Students from other colleges and universities, planning to transfer these credits, must receive prior approval from their home school.

The cost for the trips for those who are in-county is $1,483.50 and out-of-county is $1,665.50. This is the current estimated cost; the final cost pending exchange rate and fuel flight surcharges.

The package includes tuition and fees; land and air transportation; day trips, guided tours and admissions as noted in itinerary; living accommodations with host families and meals as noted in itinerary including designated breakfasts and dinners with host families and 15 lunches at pre-selected restaurants.

Not included are personal expenses, airline baggage fees and any tips, activities, meals, and/or services not specifically listed. For a full description, refer to the program itinerary.

To learn more or for an application, contact Maria Potter, Middle Eastern Studies Lecturer at Ocean County College, mpotter@ ocean.edu or 732-255-0400, ext. 2495.

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Have the proper alerting system: Smoke detectors are not doing their job if you cannot hear them. Consider the following statistics: 20 percent of home fires occur between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., yet these fires account for more than half of all home fire deaths. Something to keep in mind: most smoke detectors produce a relatively high frequency (3000 kHz) sound. Recent studies have revealed that this frequency is not particularly effective in waking up children, heavy sleepers, those taking sleeping pills or other medication and those who have had too much to drink. In addition, high frequency alarms are almost completely ineffective in alerting people with high frequency hearing loss, accounting for about 90 percent of people with hearing loss and all deaf people. Install a flashing or vibrating smoke alarm on every level of your home. Test all

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People with hearing loss are at greater risk from night time fires because their hearing instruments are typically out of their ears when sleeping. Not all alerting devices meet every need but some do come close. The ideal device would not only sound an alarm but also flash a light and vibrate the bed. This would alert the three most important senses simultaneously.

There are a great number of smoke detectors designed specifically for those with a hearing impairment. Light-tone HL bedside fire alarm and clock alerts you by sounding a loud low frequency and vibrating the bed. The combination of the low frequency alarm sounding and the bed shaking wakes even heavy sleepers.

Silent call makes great alerting systems that work with more than just smoke detectors.

Plan your escape: An important tip is not to isolate yourself. Inform family members, the building manager or a neighbor of your fire safety plan and practice it with them. Contact your local fire department on a non-emergency phone number and explain your special needs.

They can help with your escape plan, perform a home inspection and offer suggestions about smoke alarm placement. They can also keep your information on file.

For more information about fire safety, visit usfa.fema.gov.

Dr. Izzy and his staff are always available to answer most of your questions regarding your hearing health.

His offices are in Toms River, Whiting, and Manahawkin. He can be reached at 732-818-3610 or via Web site at gardenstatehearing.com.

Dear Joel

By Joel Markel

I Know About This School

Dear Joel, I have a son who has learning and behavior issues. It has been suggested to me that he attend a therapeutic school. I have been doing my research and am terrified by the price per year. There is no way that I can afford even a year of that education. Additionally what I am finding out is that many of these schools are located on the West Coast. Any suggestions?

Answer: Every child in New Jersey is entitled to an education. There are therapeutic schools throughout the entire country. Some of the schools can cost $100,000 including room and board.Virtually no one can afford those high dollar amounts.

You must start with the guidance counselor at school. Ask if the principal can be present at the meeting as well. Do not be surprised if

you are met with resistance. The school districts do not like to shell out any extra monies for any student.

You may have to meet with the school board in your district. Depending upon where you live, it can be just a battle to a full blown war.

If it gets to be very difficult, there are attorneys who specialize in getting students extra funding for their special needs.

If you need further help please do not hesitate to write me.

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The Berkeley Times, March 12, 2016, Page 15

Here’s To Your Health

Murat Karatepe, M.D. FACC

Dear Pharmacist

Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Natural Alternatives To Antibiotics

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Some of you take several antibiotics each and every day, while some of you avoid them like the plague. The pros of a traditional antibiotic is that you can keep your infection from achieving full-blown status, or as some experts suggest, you chase the bugs into biofilms where they can’t be killed but your symptoms go away.

Organisms that go into biofilm are going into ‘submission’ for lack of a better word and they’ll do that sometimes in the presence of an antibiotic.

Traditional antibiotics can cure pneumonia, or life-threatening infections from the deadly “kissing bug,” or hair ties. Yes hair ties. Google Audree Kopp, she almost died from sepsis from her hair tie. Point is, drugs are sometimes handy.

But I’m not convinced of their safety for longterm or less serious infection. They change who you are. When you take an antibiotic, you destroy your gut flora, which has an impact on your personality. That’s why you need probiotics. Plus probiotics impact your digestion, your mood and ability to fight cancer and infection.

A disadvantage of antibiotics is that you become resistant to them quickly. What will you do when they stop working? Think this out with me, penicillin is just penicillin. It’s easy for a germ to outsmart one ingredient. With something like garlic, there are at least 35 known active constituents making it super hard for a bug to get around and become a “superbug.” Capiche?

I’m a pharmacist, trust me on this. My antibiotics are simple substances. Pathogenic organisms have been around the Earth for eons, and they are much smarter. They can outsmart the drugs because unlike herbs, pharmaceuticals don’t have hundreds of biologically active constituents. Scientific research is never going to agree with me or other natural healers like the scantily dressed “medicine” man, licensed naturopaths/

chiropractors or even grandmothers so don’t wait for an FDA stamp, but to me it’s almost like “Duh?!”

Today’s article is to offer some herbal alternatives in case you need to kill ‘something’ in you without killing yourself.

Please discuss all changes to your health regimen with your doctor, since I am not one: Brazilian Propolis – With the help of bees, this popular tree resin packs a punch. It can be taken by mouth, or directly applied to wounds. It may help with colds, flu or sore throats. This is an all-around immunity aid, and a brand new study found that it could help with organisms found in dental biofilms (S. mutans) which contribute to cracked teeth.

Cat’s Claw – A strong antimicrobial and antiviral which is often used in Lyme, and sometimes HIV as an adjunctive remedy. Anyone could use it for a general infection. It has some anti-cancer affect, and it reduces TNF alpha (an inflammatory cytokine). Useful for Crohn’s as well.

Colloidal Silver – Everyone’s favorite, this may be useful for staph in the nose. Studies have shown that topical colloidal silver solution has effective antibiofilm activity against Staphylococcus aureus, and tons of other organisms.

Oregano – It’s a strong anti-fungal and may be useful for Candida, as well as parasites. Some people dilute it with a little coconut oil and apply it to the skin (not on broken skin though), where there is signs of fungal infection. The carvacrol component of wild oregano oil has activity against MRSA and C. difficile.

Teasel Root – May inhibit growth of Borrelia burgdorferi (Lyme). It can extract bacteria from muscle tissue where antibiotics have a hard time penetrating.

(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) ©2016 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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If the aneurysm is found and happens to be less than 5 centimeters, the patient should be followed periodically as an outpatient with ultrasound to check for any significant increase in the size of the aneurysm. If the aneurysm turns out to be greater than 5 centimeters, the patient should consider repair of the aneurysm and discuss treatment options with a Vascular surgeon.

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Ocean County Library Seeks Student Film Submissions

OCEAN COUNTY – Roll out the red carpet and break out the popcorn, the 10th annual Ocean County Library Student Film Festival is approaching and submissions are needed.

The Ocean County Library is looking for the next Stephen Spielberg and Quentin Tarantino. Entries by high school filmmakers are now being accepted for a chance to see their film viewed on the big screen on April 23. The submission deadline is March 25. There is no entry fee.

Submissions are being accepted in the following categories: Animation: an illustrated or computer-animated film featuring a story or a plot. The visual technique provides the illusion of motion by displaying a collection of images in sequence. Limit three minutes.

Commercial: an advertisement for a company, local business or product. The object is to create an interest in the promotion of the advertisement and should be targeted to the public. Limit 90 seconds.

Documentary: primarily for the purpose of education, instruction or historical record, documentaries cover a broad category of subjects intended to highlight some aspect of reality surrounding an issue, topic or person of importance. The film should add value and promote discussion by bringing in new information, identifying unrecognized problems, providing or suggesting new solutions or offering a unique perspective. Limit five minutes.

Experimental: the film should be characterized by abstract or avant-garde techniques, a poetic approach to a film’s construction or the absence of a linear narrative. Limit five minutes.

Music Video: a film integrating a song and imagery created for artistic purposes. The film should represent the artist’s original work and emphasize the relationship between audio and video. Limit five minutes.

News Coverage: a segment that brings attention to an important issue ranging from

local to global. Limit three minutes.

OCL Promo - 10 Things I Love About My Library: create a piece that features “Ten things you love about your library.” The theme is based on the 10 year anniversary of the Ocean County Library Student Film Fest. Limit two minutes.

(PSA) Public Service Announcement: create a message, with the objective of raising awareness or changing public attitudes and behavior towards a social issue. Limit two minutes.

School Coverage: an informational segment about something happening at your school, such as academics, a sporting event, a play, etc. Limit three minutes.

Short Film: it should be an original film that emphasizes a story. It should include character development, conflict and resolution with creative storylines that strive to keep the viewer engaged for the full length of the film. Subcategories include, but are not limited to, action, adventure, comedy, drama and horror. Limit five minutes.

Silent Film: a film that contains no synchronized soundtrack and no spoken dialogue. It should emphasize a story. It should include character development, conflict and resolution with creative storylines that strive to keep the viewer engaged for the full length of the film. Subcategories include but are not limited to action, adventure, comedy, drama and horror. Limit five minutes.

Stop Motion / Claymation: Limit three minutes.

The film festival will take place at the Toms River branch, 101 Washington St., and features a red carpet, awards ceremony and refreshments. The event is being sponsored by the Kiwanis Clubs of Ocean County, Toms River Rotary Club, the Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission and the Ocean County Library.

Entry requirements, FAQs and an application can be found on the Ocean County Library website theoceancountylibrary. org/filmfest and at all 21 library locations.

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Choosing The Right Automobile Insurance Will Protect Your Family And Assets

By Robert C. Shea, Esq. & Michael J. Deem, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates In 1998, the State of New Jersey ad- your family if you are injured. opted the Automobile Insurance Cost The Standard Policy does provide Reduction Act to reduce the cost of medical expense benefits (PIP) coverautomobile insurance by reducing the age which includes medical expenses benefits available to persons who are up to $250,000 per person per accident. injured in automobile accidents. This The Standard Policy also provides you means less coverage to pay for medical with Uninsured Motorist Coverage treatment and less rights to recover (UM Benefits), so if you are injured by monetary damages from careless drivers someone who does not have automobile who injure your family. Protect yourself. insurance, is insured under a Basic PolAutomobile insurance is mandatory icy or leaves the scene of the accident in New Jersey. The failure to carry au- then you and your family are covered tomobile insurance may be punishable for your losses. by imprisonment.

When you purchase the Standard Policy When purchasing automobile insur- you must elect a “tort option” that will ance, you have two choices: you are determine your right to make a claim. required to select either a Basic Policy You must select either the “limitation or a Standard Policy. on lawsuit option” or the “no limitation We do not recommend choosing the on lawsuit option.” If you purchase Basic Policy. the Basic Policy then you are assigned The Basic Policy only provides mini- the “limitation on lawsuit option.” We mal coverage and leaves you unprotect- recommend that you choose the “no ed in several areas. A Basic Policy only limitation on lawsuit option.” Ask your provides you with $5,000 of property insurance representative what is the damage liability coverage if someone actual dollar amount that your overall makes a claim against you, and only premium will increase if you elect the provides $15,000 of medical expense “no limitation on lawsuit option.” benefits should you require medical By choosing the “limitation on lawsuit treatment for your injuries. The Basic option” you are limiting you legal right Policy does not cover you if you injure to make a claim for monetary damages someone else. The Basic Policy does not unless you sustain one of the following provide Uninsured Motorist coverage injuries: death, dismemberment; signifito protect you and your family if the cant scarring or disfigurement; displaced careless driver who causes the accident fractures; loss of fetus or a permanent is uninsured or is insured under a Basic injury that can been diagnosed by credPolicy. Perhaps most importantly, the ible, objective medical testing.

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PURPOSE: Registration for children entering school 5 years of age on or before October 1, 2016.

REQUIRED: • Original Birth Certificate with raised seal • All Records of Immunization • 2 Proofs of Residency (i.e. tax bill, utility bill, deed or rental contract. A Driver’s License with current address will be accepted)

Registration Packets are available at Berkeley Township Schools and the Central Registration Building, 62 Veeder Lane, Bayville, NJ, 08721. Forms can also be downloaded from the district website www.btboe.org.

Please complete the registration forms and bring to Kindergarten Registration on one of the dates registration is being held.

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Items For Sale Baby/Kid Items – Blue and gray bouncer, $10. Pink and white bouncer with butterflies, $10. Graco stroller, $30. Ninja Turtle tent, $5. Brown bean bag chair, $5. 732-684-8007.

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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, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius.

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Same day house calls. Religious items too. Immediate cash. 5 percent more cash with this ad. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) Guns Wanted - Old or new pistols, rifles, shotguns, ammunition. Licensed collectors, state legal transfers. Cash paid. Call Jeff. 609-713-0637. (t/n) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) Buying - Jewelry collections and jewelry boxes; costume/estate/antique. Rhinestones, pins, bracelets, all types (watches too). Cash Paid Today! Call “THE JEWELRY GAL.” Brick Area. 732-513-2139.

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Help Wanted Do You Like To Talk On The Phone? - We have immediate openings in our Brick office. Call for interview 732-637-9982.

(14) P/T Driving Instructor Wanted – 10 years driving experience.

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(14) Experienced Landscaper – With experience driving a truck with small trailer for small, busy landscape company in Brick. Good pay. 732-678-7584.

(15) Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n)

Help Wanted Driver Per Diem - Bartley Healthcare an LTC in Ocean County seeks a driver who possesses a CDL License with clean MVR. Must be available on Sundays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and fill in during week as needed.

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(15) Teacher Assistant Pre-school – PT. Brick Child Care Center.

Call 732 458-2100.

(13) Part Time CNA - The Pines at Whiting is looking for experienced CNA’s to provide excellence in care to our residents on our Skilled Nursing Unit, Hamilton Place. If you are looking for an environment that rewards excellence, provides a fun work environment you should look no further then The Pines. Our senior leadership values an open door policy from The CEO down and is visible each and every day to all the staff!.

Part time 11 to 7 four days a week and per diem. Apply in person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (14) Looking For A Diesel Mechanic – To help fix front end loader. Ask for Ron 732-766-6546.

(13) Teacher Ass’t – PT. 7 to 9 a.m.

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(13) Now Hiring Property Inspectors- FT/PT in your area. Full, free training provided. jim.g59@ comcast.net or msangelabove@ comcast.net. 732-766-4425, 201259-0734. Ask for Mel. (t/n) Part Time/Home Health Aide/CNA – The Pines at Whiting is looking for experienced home health aides or CNA’s to provide excellence in care to our residents on our Assisted Living Unit, Georgetown Place. If you are looking for an environment that rewards excellence, provides a fun work environment you should look no further then The Pines. Our senior leadership values an open door policy from The CEO down and is visible each and every day to all the staff.

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Monday through Friday 9 to 10 p.m. 1 hr. each night. Adult male care. Must be reliable. Call my cell 941-726-4360.

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Bobs Waterproofing - Basem e n t a n d c r a w l s p a c e w a t e rproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned.

Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n)

Two’s Teacher Assistant - Brick Child Care Center. Call 732 458-210. (13)

Electrician - Licensed/Insured.

Will do the jobs the big guys don’t want. Free estimates, senior discount. Call Bob 732608-7702. LIC #12170.

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Infants/Caregiver – PT. Brick Child Care Center. Call 732 458-210. (13) Te a c h e r – To d d l e r s , F T / P T. Brick Child Care Center. Call 732 458-2100.

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Services PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Celebrating almost five decades of service. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice. com. See all our anniversary and monthly specials. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award.

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(11) House Cleaning - I will clean your home. Very good prices.

Call 732-552-7513.

(16) Caulking - Interior, bathrooms, kitchens, etc. Cutting out old. Installing new. Call Steve 732703-8120. Thank You. (t/n) Wallpaper and Bordering - Hanging and removal of old. No job too big or small. Great references. Call Angela 609-891-8544.

(46) Go With A Pro - Interior and exterior home improvemnts. Roofing, siding, tile, painting, flooring, decks, kitchens, bathroom, basement, windows, doors, odd jobs, pavers, much more. Senior discounts. 32 years experience.

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(15) Custom Shelving – Organize your garage, basement, walk-in closets.

All wood shelving made and installed to meet your needs. Nice, affordable and very strong. Call Gus 732-363-6292.

(15) Painting - By neat, meticulous craftsman who will beat any written estimate. Interior/exterior. Free estimate. Fully insured. 732-5067787, 646-643-7678.

(14) Roofing Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows, gutters. Repairs and discounted new installations. Prompt service.

Insured. NJ license #13HV01888400.

Special spring discounts. Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391.

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(50) Carpet Repair - Restretching, ripples removed, repair work, stairs installed.

Call Mike at 732-920-3944. (6)

Polish Lady - Mature. Will do light housekeeping, cooking, shopping, doctors, companionship, etc. Very reliable. Call Ava 732-581-4726. (14) We Unclog All Drains - Including main sewer lines. Toilets repaired and replaced and more. Lic #13VH05930800.

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Very neat. Special senior discounts.

Reasonable, affordable, insured.

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EPA Grant To Fund Barnegat Bay Wetlands Monitoring

OCEAN COUNTY – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded a grant of $184,548 to Ocean County College to fund wetlands monitoring work by the Barnegat Bay Partnership and the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary. This grant was one of three awards to agencies in New Jersey to better protect the state’s wetlands.

“Wetlands play a critical role in alleviating

harmful effects of climate change, protecting against flooding and storm surges,” said EPA Regional Administrator Judith A. Enck. “These grants will help strengthen shorelines and the health of wetlands, protecting water quality and fish and wildlife habitats.”

The EPA grant will be used to develop monitoring procedures to assess the condition and progress of tidal marsh restoration sites. The

project will build on the wetland monitoring work that the BBP has already been doing in collaboration with the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary.

The BBP and PDE will evaluate restoration progress in the context of the ongoing long-term intensive monitoring and watershed-wide rapid assessment monitoring being conducted in tidal marshes in the Barnegat and Delaware estuaries.

“Superstorm Sandy had a devastating impact on many of the Barnegat Bay’s wetlands,” said Dr. Stan Hales, BBP Director. “The storm caused extensive loss from the edges and interiors of marshes. The storm damage also included complex changes to the marsh surface.

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Freeholders Intervene In Comcast, YES Network Dispute

NEW JERSEY – With the start of the Major League Baseball season only weeks away, two Ocean County Freeholders are calling on Comcast to settle its dispute with the YES Network in time for opening day.

Comcast removed the YES Network from its channel lineup late last year after it failed to reach a pricing agreement with the cable channel that broadcasts most New York Yankees games.

Freeholder Deputy Director Gerry P. Little and Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari, who is Chairman of the Department of Consumer Affairs, penned a letter to state Board of Public Utilities President Richard Mroz encouraging the BPU to intervene and help settle the dispute.

“As you are probably aware, Comcast and the YES Network remained gridlocked about the cost of providing the cable channel to customers in Ocean County and other regions of the state. Lost in this corporate struggle are the millions of baseball fans who will not be able to tune into Yankees games when the season begins on April 4,” the freeholder said in the letter.

Comcast officials have argued the cost of providing the channel is too high and that Yankees games are not popular enough with its customers to warrant the cost.

The freeholders disagreed.

“Too often Comcast complains about costs and turns its back on its customers. We have

heard nothing from Comcast about how the loss of the YES Network will impact its millions of customers, including senior citizens, who depend on the games for entertainment,” Little and Vicari said in the letter. “The cable company is always quick to raise rates or fees, but then plays the poor victim when the YES Network demands a bigger piece of the pie. We also note that since the YES Network was removed from the channel lineup last year, the cost reduction has not been passed down to customers.”

Little and Vicari said that Comcast frequently tops the most disliked companies in America list in large part because of its poor customer service.

“I challenge Comcast officials to come to Toms River, to Brick, to Berkeley, to Manchester and tell its customers that Yankees games are not popular,” Vicari said. “This county, especially the northern half, is Yankees Country.”

Little suggested the cable company may be out of touch with the needs of its Ocean County customers.

“Comcast offers countless channels – some of them in foreign languages - that might have limited appeal to many viewers and no way to fully customize what a customer purchases,” he said. “It’s past time for Comcast to listen to the rate payers and return the YES Network before Opening Day.”

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Send In Your Grand Marshal Nominations

OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Columbus Day Parade Committee is currently accepting nominations for Grand Marshal of the 25th Annual Parade and Italian Festival to be held in Seaside Heights from October 7 through 9.

“The Ocean County Columbus Day Parade and Italian Festival has grown into one of the most popular ethnic celebrations at the Jersey Shore, attracting thousands of tourists to Seaside Heights over the past 24 years,” said Parade Chairman Michael A. Blandina. “Grand Marshal nominees should be civic minded individuals who are of good character as they will be the symbolic leader of the weekend’s festivities as we celebrate our 25th Anniversary.”

Past Grand Marshals from the parade’s first 24 years included, Mulberry Street Italian Food Center owner Michael Colasurdo, commercial developer Donato “Dan” D’Onfrio, Gary Lotano, Nina Anuaria, former Superior Court Judge Peter Giovine, Carol Camilli Wolfe, Stephen R. Leone, Kim Pascarella, Patrick L. Bottazzi, Luigi Marciante, Joseph Leone Introna, Paul Barlo and last year’s honoree Alan Floria, among other notable Ocean County figures.

“This selection process has been difficult over the years because there are always a number of worthy nominees,” said Phyllis Shindle, chairwoman of the Grand Marshal Search Committee. “The Selection Committee will work diligently to choose the right person to serve as Grand Marshal for this year’s Parade and Italian Festival and one that will represent the Parade Committee and Ocean County in an admirable manner.”

The deadline for nominations for Grand Marshal is April 1. Nominations should be submitted with a letter of recommendation and biography or resume to Ocean County Columbus Day Parade Committee c/o Michael A. Blandina, 249 Hawaii Drive, Brick, NJ 08723.

“Every nomination that is submitted will be carefully considered by the Selection Committee,” said Chairman Blandina. “I am confident that they will once again select a most deserving individual and someone who will be an exemplary representative of the residents of Ocean County.” The Grand Marshal selection will be announced the second week in April. The person chosen to be Grand Marshal will be honored at the Annual Dinner Dance, which will be held on June 16. At this dinner, the committee will be celebrating its 25th Anniversary.

Anyone who is interested in becoming involved with the 2016 Ocean County Columbus Day Parade and Italian Festival, or joining the committee, contact Michael Blandina at 732-477-6507.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast By Jeraldine Saunders ARIES (March 21-April 19): Cooperation is the operative word. Give in with good grace as this week unfolds. The ball is in the other person’s court at work. You must let the other person take the lead if you take a turn on the dance floor of love.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Negotiations stride forward with giant steps. If you are a real team player and make fairness a priority you can strike a deal that pleases all the people all the time.

You may be inspired to adopt new goals this week.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Steer clear of power struggles in the early part of the week.

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CANCER (June 21-July 22): Learn to be wise. Read and study. Your week will unwind flawlessly if you put your trust in others and refuse to bow to outside pressures. Pay close attention to human moods and business will take care of itself.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Fill up your bank account the old fashioned way. Your wisdom about financial matters will keep you from falling into bad habits. In the week ahead a partner will prove to be entirely trustworthy and dispel your doubts.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You have a decided advantage in the week ahead. Although a financial matter could cause concern, you will find creative solutions at your fingertips. Your ability to compromise will put you at the head of the pack.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Industry and initiative can pay off. Cash might not grow on trees but that doesn’t mean you can’t pick some up that

is right under your feet. Avoid confrontations early in the week when touchy feelings may be in play.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Investigate before you invest. Finances can end up on a roller coaster ride if you dip into the piggy bank early in the week. Be big hearted and overlook disapproval from partners as a turnaround is just around the corner.

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Just because you have the advantage of a better education or financial resources doesn’t mean you should take advantage of others. Tap into inner wisdom to protect you from making poor business decisions this week.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Minor moodiness may mar the beginning of the week.

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There’s Nothing Fishy About Omega-3s And Heart Health

NEW JERSEY – One of the best ways to protect your heart is to maintain a healthy diet, according to the Barnabas Health Heart Centers at Community and Monmouth Medical Centers and Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus. While fruits, vegetables and whole grains should be at the top of your list, be sure to add fish to your diet, too.

Fish is high in omega-3 fatty acids – a polyunsaturated fat that helps fight off heart-related diseases, including heart disease, heart attack, arrhythmias and stroke.

Unlike meat, fish is not high in saturated fat and is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids.

The American Heart Association recommends eating 3.5 ounces of fish at least two times a week. Fish with the highest omega-3 content includes: salmon, mackerel, herring, lake trout, sardines and albacore tuna.

Fatty fish contain two types of omega-3s, EPA and DHA, which directly benefit the heart by improving cell function and regulating cardiovascular function. It also reduces inflammation, which is the cause of many chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease.

Depending on a person’s stage of life, some types of fish, such as swordfish, king mackerel, shark and tilefish, should be avoided because they contain high levels of mercury. If you want to up your intake of fish, but lower your chances of ingesting

mercury, the best options are canned light tuna, salmon and catfish.

Omega-3 fatty acids are a type of polyunsaturated fat – a dietary fat that builds brain cells and lowers your bad cholesterol. These types of fat are important because they keep your heart healthy in many different ways, including: reducing triglycerides, reducing the risk of arrhythmias, slowing plaque buildup in your arteries and slightly lowering your blood pressure.

All of the benefits from omega-3s help lower the risk of heart-related diseases such as stroke and heart disease.

If you don’t enjoy fish, there are plantbased sources of omega-3s, including ground flaxseeds and flaxseed oil, walnuts, chia seeds, canola oil, soy oil, soybeans and tofu. Different from fish, these plantbased products contain ALA (alpha-linolenic acid) omega-3s, which still benefit your heart, but not as directly as the omega-3s in fatty fish.

Even though food is the preferable way to consume omega-3 fatty acids, there are capsules and supplements. These are suggested for people who have heart disease or high triglyceride levels, making it difficult to ingest enough of the fatty acid. Talk to your health care provider to determine if supplements are right for you.

For a referral to a Barnabas Health cardiac specialist, call 888-724-7123.

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Top Secret! You Won’t Believe How Easy It Is To Make This Restaurant Favorite

By Wolfgang Puck

It always surprises me how many chefs love to talk about “secret” recipes that they won’t divulge to anyone, no matter how polite or pleading the request might be. Why? Because, to tell you the truth, there aren’t really that many top secrets in the world of restaurants.

Most experienced chefs can look at and taste a dish in a restaurant and figure out pretty easily how to reproduce it after a little trial and error.

And very few chefs would ever dream of “stealing” someone else’s recipe, because part of any good cook’s signature style is all the personal twists that add up to make a particular dish uniquely his or hers. Add to that simple cooking talent - culinary skills, a good sense of taste and beautiful ways of presenting food - combined with great service, and a restaurant succeeds without necessarily having any top secrets.

That’s why I have no hesitation in shar ing my ow n “secrets” for Cut restaurant’s butter lettuce and blue cheese salad. This beautiful salad has become one of the most popular first courses at Cut. Why? The combination of ingredients is just right: tender leaves, creamy crumbles of rich and tangy cheese, sweet cherry tomatoes, a touch of creamy avocado, fragrant fresh herbs and a light, spicy dressing. It’s also a perfect beginning to a meal featuring a robust main course, t hou g h I k now m a ny g ue st s who also enjoy it before a lighter seafood course.

Of course, the quality of ingredients is important. I especially like to use a great blue cheese such as those from Maytag Dairy Farms or Point Reyes, or i mpor ted Roquefor t or St ilton.

Sher r y vinegar adds just the right t a ng y f lavor to t he d ressi ng, a nd cherry tomatoes promise touches of sweetness and beautiful color whatever the season.

Finally, there’s the presentation.

Rather than just tossing the salad, I love to stack the ingredients on each plate in a beautif ul little tower. It takes just a few minutes to do, but produces an edible work of art that really wows everyone. After all, we eat with our eyes before food ever reaches our mouths. And that’s no secret!

CUT RESTAURANT BUTTER LETTUCE AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD Serves 4 HONEY-DIJON VINAIGRETTE: 1 1/2 t ablespoons f resh t a r ragon, chopped

2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 2 to 4 teaspoons honey 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper SALAD: 1 1/2 to 2 heads butter lettuce, separated, rinsed well and dried, 20 to 24 leaves total 1 ripe Hass-style avocado 4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled Fresh dill, separated into small sprigs Fresh chervil, separated into small sprigs Fresh tarragon, separated into individual leaves Fresh chives, cut into 1- to 2-inch (2.5- to 5-cm) pieces Organic celer y, small leaves only, stalks reserved for another use 20 cherry tomatoes, cut in half First, make the Honey-Dijon Vinaigrette. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the chopped tarragon, vinegar, honey and mustard. Season to taste with salt and pepper. While whisking continuously, drizzle in the oil, continuing until a thick and creamy emulsion forms. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.

Separate the butter lettuce leaves.

Rinse them well under cold running water, and then pat them thoroughly dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. Select 20 to 24 leaves total, reserving the rest for another use.

With a sharp, sturdy knife, cut the avocado in half lengthwise. Grasp the avocado between your hands and twist the halves in opposite directions to separate them. To remove the pit, use a tablespoon to scoop it out. With a large spoon, scoop out the f lesh whole from the skin of each half. Cut the f lesh of each half lengthwise in half again, then crosswise into thin slices.

Put one of the largest lettuce leaves on each serving plate, facing upward like a cup. Drizzle with a little vinaigrette.

Add a few blue cheese crumbles, herbs and celery leaves. Top with another let t uce leaf, more d ressi ng, some tomato slices and avocado pieces.

Continue layering like this, balancing the leaves so the stack stays upright, until all ingredients have been used, reserving a few crumbles of cheese, tomato and avocado pieces, and fresh herbs to garnish each plate. Serve the salads immediately.

(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2016 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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