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By Chris Lundy PINE BEACH – After years of work, and thousands of hours marked with joy and frustration, Scott Bruett was finally ready to lower his restored boat into the water. It was literally a sink or swim situation. Scott Bruett, an engineer by trade, let many of his weekends and nights be absorbed by the restoration of a classic boat older than he is. (Boat - See Page 6)

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Opioid Epidemic Faces A New High By Sara Grillo OCEAN COUNTY – As summer takes hold in Ocean County and hot weather is finally on the rise, something else is also on the rise this time of year – drug use. The opioid epidemic is nothing new, but there are a few things that have changed, in both good and bad ways, over the past few years. There are also some things that have stayed the same. According to the Ocean

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–Photos courtesy Scott Bruett A local man restored a 1954 Chris Craft to sail it on the Toms River.

Cops: 7 Lakewood Couples Defraud Nearly $2 Million From Welfare Programs By Sara Grillo LAKEWOOD – In an ongoing investigation, six Lakewood individuals - three married couples were arrested after it was discovered they allegedly defrauded nearly $700,000 from Medicaid and government assistant programs by misrepresenting their incomes and receiving benefits that they and their families were not entitled to. As of press time, seven couples have been arrested in the investigation for collecting roughly $2 million in fraudulent benefits. The charges began with the arrest of two other married couples from Lakewood, who were arrested a day earlier for the same crime. All couples faced a detention hearing on June 28 in Ocean County Superior Court. According to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, they have since (Welfare - See Page 12)

–Photo courtesy Ocean County Prosecutor’s Ofﬁce Several Lakewood couples were charged with defrauding thousands of dollars from Medicaid and other government assistance programs.

County Prosecutor’s Office, so far there have been 74 dr ug overdose deaths in the county this year, pending a few toxicology reports, which is the exact number we were at the same time last year. “I track it using the last two years and we’re sort of on the same pace as last year, and last year we had 209 overdose deaths,” said Prosecutor Joseph

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Howell Native Turns Movie Maker

By Sara Grillo HOWELL – From Jersey to L.A. and back again, Kevin Interdonato is a local movie star about to release his newest hit, which he stars in alongside Hollywood veteran Tom Sizemore, former boxing champion Ray “Boom-Boom” –Photo courtesy Mancini and KevKevin Interdonato in O’Halloran of Kevin Interdonato’s newClerks fame. Interdonato said est movie Bad Frank is he always knew he available on iTunes and Amazon. wanted to act. “Growing up in Howell I always wanted to be an actor, I just wasn’t ready yet. I had to get a lot out of my system.” That meant growing up working in the family (Movie - See Page 4)

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Continued From Page 1 construction business, which his dad still runs, joining the Army National Guard his senior year at Howell High School and taking a couple semesters at Brookdale Community College. He started to study acting when he was 20, but had to hit the brakes in 2004 when he was called to a year-long tour of duty in Iraq. He served in a unit nicknamed “The Sadr City Dogs,” named for Sadr City, the worst ghetto of Baghdad, where he saw heavy combat. After returning home safely, he said he wasn’t sure he still wanted to act. “It took some time, but I found my stride again, and eventually found my way back into the film business,” he said. Aside from many independent films, he also appeared in shows such as The Sopranos, Law & Order, CSI: NY and How To Get Away With Murder. After that, Interdonato said he had to make a choice and decided set out for Los Angeles in 2010 to continue acting and also start writing and producing, among what he described as an endless sea of other actors. “You’re surrounded by nothing but actors. It’s like people come from all over the world to go to L.A. to succeed,” he said. Ironically, his latest film Bad Frank, which he starred in, co-wrote and produced, was filmed in New Jersey near Morristown. The film tells the story of Frank Pierce, who at first seems to lead a calm and normal life. But when past memories come to the surface and something very valuable to him is taken, he is faced with the urge to be violent once again. Interdonato said he got the offer to play the role first, and then helped rewrite the script and produce the project, before bringing some friends on board as actors and production people. He said what started out as a low budget film has been really blowing up. It’s the first movie he’s both written and produced, although certainly not the last. Bad Frank won 20 Best Actor awards and nominations at various film festivals throughout the U.S. and Europe, and also won big in London, which grabbed the attention of another filmmaker and landed him a role in the film False Witness, which just wrapped up in April. The movie trailer for Bad Frank was released July 7 on Amazon and iTunes. It will also hit Redbox soon. What’s Next? Interdonato has another film, Dirty Dead Con Men, coming out this fall, which he also wrote and produced, alongside his wife. He’s also recently been cast in the film Asbury Park, which is being filmed this fall in – you guessed it – Asbury Park. As for any writing projects? He’s working on Brusco, which he hopes to be shooting next year in Howell and the surrounding area. “I’m attracted to the work more than any specific genre,” he said, adding that he tends to get pegged for more “edgier” roles than anything else. “For the most part, this business is based on how you look.” While he said there’s still a lot of work to be had out in L.A., he and his wife, who he met there, will be splitting their time between the best of both worlds – La La Land and New Jersey. Follow or contact Kevin Interdonato on Twitter @KevinIntro, on Instagram @TheKevinIntro or on Facebook @KevinInterdonato.

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Continued From Page 1 Coronato. He said drug use and overdoses tend to pick up during the summer, and then really start to spiral out of control starting in November, as the holidays approach. A New High One of the problems, and the bad news, is fentanyl. He said in 2014, the packets of heroin they came across had about 10 percent fentanyl. In 2015, that number rose to 30 percent, and in 2016, it shot up to 65 percent. “In 2017, some of the packets are totally fentanyl and not even heroin anymore,” said Coronato. “That is what I call the synthetic storm. That’s what’s really killing all these people. And that’s one reason why we’ve not been able to ‘curb the tides’ so to speak.” But it’s certainly not without trying. New Jersey law enforcement officers were the first in the state to use the opioid reversal spray Narcan back in 2014, after Coronato and the Prosecutor’s Office saw that heroin deaths at the end of 2013 were doubling what they were the year before. In the first year that police officers used Narcan, the death rate dropped from 112 to 101. So far this year, Narcan has been sprayed 164 times to revive someone from an overdose. OORP to HARP to HART Coronato said that once officers started using Narcan, they realized they would often be spraying the same person two or three times. To combat that, OORP was born. The Opioid Overdose Recovery Program allowed

The Jackson Times, July 8, 2017, Page 5 a recovery coach to come out to the hospital when someone was taken to the emergency room after a Narcan overdose revival. That person could then be clinically analyzed and talked to about detox, but most importantly, have an opportunity to go into a treatment program, and ultimately save their lives. Around 50 to 60 percent of people were seizing that opportunity and getting help. “But then it became apparent to me that the only way that we’re putting people into the program is that we almost had to overdose them and almost die,” said Coronato. Hence, Blue HART was born. The good news is that Blue HART – Heroin, Addiction, Recovery & Treatment, formerly known as HARP, is doing well. The program, which is now offered via the Brick, Manchester, Stafford and Lacey Police, allows drug users to turn themselves in at police headquarters and get addiction treatment without the fear of prosecution. So far, 165 people have been helped. Coronato said the program is really about making a difference in people’s lives and treating them like human beings. He receives letters from grateful family members about how thankful they are for the program now that their loved ones are in rehab and doing well. Recovery coaches are attached to participants in the program, which will ideally lead to more success stories and give the Prosecutor’s Office an idea of what’s successful and what’s not. “We want to find out what they’re doing, where they are, what their status is – because what we’re interested in is in outcomes. We’re not looking to prosecute anybody,

what we’re looking to do is make a difference in that person’s life.” Expanding the program is on the horizon, but not without its challenges. Coronato said the program relies on detox beds and scholarships to stay afloat. Some people have medical insurance that pays for their treatment, but mostly it’s funded through scholarships from treatment centers that allow them to place individuals in a facility at no charge. “I can’t have somebody coming into a police station and us not finding a bed, saying we’ll come back in two, three days – it doesn’t work that way.” Adding to the substance abuse issues, he said often the individuals coming in for treatment may also have mental health, social, family or legal issues as well, which need to be assessed right away. So while other police departments in Ocean County are ready to hop on board, it’s not as simple as opening the floodgates. “The biggest problem is getting detox beds and then being able to get treatment,” he said. Lacey Joins Forces Lacey Police is the latest department to join the Blue HART program. Chief Michael DiBella said he unofficially released the news

the week of June 18 and had two people come in for help. “I’ve been really interested since the prosecutor put this together,” said Chief DiBella, adding that decreasing the heroin epidemic in Ocean County is something he’s been passionate about since he became police chief last year. He has seen officers throughout his police career struggle to interact with families who are dealing with a loved one using drugs because of so many unanswered questions. The same question would always come up: where do we go for treatment? There were issues with waiting lists for treatment centers or some facilities not taking insurance, or people who had tried to get their loved ones help but failed. He knew they needed to do something. Chief DiBella said that while Lacey doesn’t have more of a drug problem than any other town, it’s about providing availability for treatment, and he hopes that this time next year, other counties and towns in New Jersey will have hopped on board and perhaps set the tone for the whole country. “It’s just one more thing that I can do, that my police department can do, to decrease this heroin epidemic,” he said.

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He took it for its maiden voyage on June 17. He said he felt some trepidation. After all, there was a lot of time and money tied up in restoring a boat that could not float on its own when he bought it. Fortunately, he didn’t have to worry. “It all went just fine,” he said. Bruett lives in Millstone, just outside of Jackson. Born and raised in Pine Beach, it made sense to launch from there. “I had always raced and sailed on the Toms River so I wanted to launch it there,” he said. The journey started in 2014, 60 years after the boat had been first constructed. “I had been wanting to restore a boat for a number of years,” he said. He had performed some makeshift repairs but he wanted a bigger project. He admits it’s not a project everyone can do. You need a certain size garage to be able to turn a 3,000-pound boat, and take the motor out. So, first they had to build a detached garage. “I was looking for a boat with a problem and I found it,” he said. He was able to go up to New Hampshire and found a 1954 Chris Craft U22. He and his wife drove up with a trailer with the hope that this was the one to buy. They took it on a test drive (An electric pump kept it afloat) and decided that this was to be his big project. He credits his wife, Jennifer, with the patience to endure his passion project over the years. After getting it home, he had to strip the boat down of all the parts that no longer worked. He had to source the mahogany wood, down to the species, that made up the hull so that it would be an accurate

representation. The first year and a half focused on removing parts and trying to figure out what was needed. During the next year, he cut the lumber, and refastened the hull with hundreds of silicone bronze screws. The keel, chines, ribs and bottom planking were hand crafted to meet original measurements and took hours to fit. The bottom was restored with two layers of mahogany sealed with 3M5200 sealant inside. He sanded the sides and top to bare mahogany. Caulking was removed, and these parts were taped and reseamed. Then, multiple layers of varnish were put down. The Model K engine was stripped down by a company in Wyckoff, rebuilt and given a fresh coat of paint. He tried to use New Jersey companies for all the parts, when possible. A single article can’t sum up all the work that was done over the years, but suffice it to say, it was a challenge that kept him going. There were some upgrades that were not original to the vehicle. The engine was given a performance camshaft and a 12V electronic ignition system. The boat was also rewired to be up-to-date with modern safety concerns. Also, an automatic bilge pump and engine box blower were installed. Thousands of man hours later, he was able to take it for a spin again. This time, renovated. “It was a really cool experience,” he said. It qualifies as 60 percent restored, and he hopes to show it under the Classic Restoration categories in historic boat shows. Originally named Lindy, he christened it Seraphim after the highest order of angels, as a dedication to lost family members. And yes, he’d say he’d do it again.

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JACKSON – Bartley Healthcare is partnering with Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus (MMCSC) Geriatrics Institute to host an educational seminar on July 21 at 3 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room at Bartley’s campus, 175 Bartley Road. The presenters will be Claire Verruni, RN and Melanie Vernacchia, APN from Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus. Claire and Melanie will be discussing the benefits of the newly established Geriatrics Institute at MMCSC. They plan to discuss their capabilities and services, and how it can benefit Bartley and the rest of the community. The MMCSC Geriatrics Institute, which opened its doors in mid-November, provides integrated inpatient and outpatient geriatric services for patients 65 and older. The third floor of Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus houses the inpatient, outpatient, and community education aspects of geriatric medicine, all in one location. Physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists and audiologists will also be located on this floor to accommodate the needs of patients as they transition

from inpatient to outpatient care. Further complementing the Geriatrics Institute are the Geriatric Emergency Medicine (GEM) Unit, created to meet the more complex needs of seniors in emergency care, and the Acute Care for Elders (ACE) Unit, an inpatient unit utilizing an interdisciplinary approach to collaboratively develop a patient-centered care plan. Anyone interested in attending this seminar should contact Lindsay Constantino, Marketing Coordinator at Bartley Healthcare, at 732-370-4700, ext. 1368 or lconstantino@bartleyhealthcare.com by July 17. For over 31 years, Bartley Healthcare is a nationally recognized for its geriatric care, providing quality individual focused memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation and assisted living services for residents on its 25-acre campus in Jackson. Bartley Healthcare is Joint Commission accredited, with special certiﬁcation for their Memory Care and Post-Acute Programs. For more information, visit the Bartley website: bartleyhealthcare.com or call today at 732-370-4700.

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Dancer’s Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Resolution Advances

Capitol Comments Assemblyman Ronald Dancer 12th Legislative District, Serving Jackson

NEW JERSEY – The Assembly approved a joint

resolution (AJR124) sponsored by Assemblyman Ron

Dancer designating September 7 to 13 as Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Week. “Educating parents and health care professionals about the condition will help improve early diagnosis and treatment of the disease which can improve the quality of life for every-

one affected,” said Dancer (R-Ocean). “It can also help encourage further research into treatments for the condition.” Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is the most common fatal genetic disorder affecting nearly one in 3,500 boys worldwide. Its symptoms include progressive muscle

degeneration and weakness and begin as early as age three. By the early teen years it begins to affect critical organs such as the heart and lungs. Until recently, boys with the disorder often did not survive into adulthood, but advances in cardiac and respiratory care are allowing many to live

into their 30s or later. September 7 is World Duchenne Day. September 13 is the date on which Jamesy Raffone was diagnosed with the disorder. As a result, his parents founded JAR of Hope, a New Jersey charity focused on Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

Freeholders Honor Lakewood’s Mate Melton, Killed At Pearl Harbor

Freeholder Forum by Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders will hold a moment of silence at its next public meeting in honor of Machinist’s Mate 1st Class Earl R. Melton of Lakewood, who was killed during the attack on Pearl Harbor 76 years ago. Melton’s remains were finally identified through DNA

testing and he was accorded a burial with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery on June 28. The remains were identified by the Defense POW/ MIA Accounting Agency, a federal agency charged with identifying killed and missing American servicemen and servicewomen from all wars.

“Thanks to their hard work the family of this brave sailor finally has closure,” said Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari. “After all of these years a hero has finally come home.” Melton served aboard the USS Oklahoma, one of eight battleships moored in the harbor on Sunday morning, December 7, 1941. Hit by numerous torpedoes, the Oklahoma capsized, trapping much of her crew underwater. The Oklahoma listed 429 men killed, second only to the USS Arizona, which claimed the lives of 1,177 sailors and officers.

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For days after the attack, rescue workers could hear men banging frantically inside the upside-down hull. Because of the difficulty of the salvage effort, the ship was not removed from the muck and righted until 1943. Vicari said the Freeholders will honor Melton with a moment of silence at their July 5 meeting. “Ocean County never forgets its veterans,” Vicari said. The county is home to more veterans than any other county in the state. More than 68,000 veterans live in the county’s 33 towns.

Local cemeteries also hold the remains of soldiers who fought as far back as the Revolutionary War. “Machinist’s Mate Melton is another example of the brave men and women of Ocean County who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom,” said Deputy Freeholder Director Gerry P. Little, who is also liaison to the Ocean County Veteran’s Service Bureau. Melton’s remains were originally interred at a cemetery in Hawaii, according to a press release issued by the Defense POW/MIA Ac-

counting Agency, In 2015 the Department of Defense ordered the disinterment of unknown sailors from the USS Oklahoma in an effort to identify their remains. DNA analysis matched Melton with samples given by a niece and four nephews. Dental records and circumstantial evidence helped confirm the findings. More than 400,000 Americans died in the Second World War. More than 73,000 men and women from are still unaccounted for from that war.

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Feeling Beautiful While Battling Cancer

TOMS RIVER – A woman diagnosed with cancer has to battle not only the disease, but the frightening changes that come with treatment. Patients with cancer can now turn to a program that makes them feel beautiful on the inside and out. The J. Phillip Citta Regional Cancer Center at Community Medical Center has partnered with the American Cancer Society to host the Look Good Feel Better Program – a free, hands-on workshop designed to help women dealing with hair loss and skin changes from chemotherapy and radiation. The program will take place on Monday, July 17 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the hospital’s Inspiration Boutique. The free program is open to all women with cancer who are undergoing chemotherapy, radiation or other forms of treatment. Partici-

pants will be provided with skin and nail care, makeup demonstrations from licensed beauty professionals, information on wigs and turbans and how to care for them, fashion tips, a free cosmetic kit and more, all in the spa-like environment of the Inspiration Boutique. The Look Good Feel Better program serves 50,000 American women annually and hosts 15,000 workshops across the country each year. All programs are facilitated and led by beauty professionals who volunteer their time to help people with cancer to find some normalcy in a life that is by no means normal. The program is currently seeking additional licensed beauticians, cosmetologists and estheticians to volunteer their services. Look Good Feel Better is a free program, but registration is required. For more information, or to sign up, call 1-800-227-2345.

Social Security Retirement Seminar

JACKSON – On Thursday, August 10 at 6 p.m. the Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will be hosting William Berg, financial advisor with Waddell and Reed. Social Security is our country’s largest single federal program and the sole means of support for many retirees. In an era where pensions are becoming rare, Social Security offers retirees an important source of income. However, many retirees make the same mistakes when filing for their Social Security benefit. Mr. Berg

will offer information that will help retirees make the best decision regarding their Social Security benefits. Registration required. Spots are limited. To register in-person, visit the information desk on the second floor. If you would like to register by phone, dial 732-928-4400 and press option 4 on the phone menu. If you would like to register online, please visit our website at theoceancountylibrary.org and click “Events and News.”

DeBows UMC Welcomes New Pastor

JACKSON – DeBows United Methodist Church, located at the intersection of Routes 571 & 537 in Jackson, is pleased to announce that Rev. Lawrence “Wren” Hillis is now serv-

ing as our Pastor. Call 732-928-4475 or visit debowsumc.org for more information about Pastor Wren and DeBows United Methodist Church.

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HAVEN / Beat The Street Flapjack Fundraiser

TOMS RIVER – HAVEN / Beat the Street will be hosting a Flapjack Fundraiser on July 22 from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Applebee’s inside the Ocean County Mall, 1201 Hooper Ave. The cost of breakfast is $15 with proceeds going to benefit HAVEN / Beat the Street and its mission of helping those in need. Serving the poor in Ocean & Monmouth Counties, HAVEN / Beat The Street Inc. is a non-profit organization that is designed

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–Photos courtesy Ocean County Fair The Ocean County Fair July 12 through 16 has a long history that began in the fall of 1947. Several county farmers, residents and agricultural county agents got together to display their crops and share information. This “Agriculture Day” was the start of the Ocean County Fair. Over the years the farmers and folks from all over the county continued to gather and meet with 4H kids and leaders, Cooperative Extension professionals and staff along with county leaders. Livestock, animals, rides, attractions, food vendors, fair princess competitions, fashion shows, grand champions/ reserve champions and best in show all became the fabric of our County Fair. Ocean County Park located off Ocean Avenue in Lakewood hosted the event for over 40 years until the fair out grew the physical space. In the early 1980’s Robert J Miller Airpark, in Berkeley Township, became our new home giving us room to handle the ever growing fair.

This year’s fair will have 4H livestock and displays, rides, vendors, food and lots of great entertainment. Come for the amusement rides (Thursday and Sunday wristband package) and see the Chainsaw Carver, Marvelous Mutts performing, exotic animal petting zoo along with elephant and camel rides, horse competition events Friday and Saturday evenings and much much more. Our main stage will host several great bands including Amish Outlaws, After the Reign, Scott DeCarlo along with others. The Ocean County Fair runs Wednesday July 12 through Sunday July 16 at Robert J Miller Airpark Route 530 and Mule Rd Berkeley. Complete schedule available at OceanCountyFair.com.

3rd Annual Ocean County Sheriff ’s Office Youth Police Camp

LAKEWOOD – The Ocean County Sheriff’s Office will be holding its 3rd annual Youth Police Camp at the Ocean County Police Academy, which runs from July 17 to July 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The camp is open to boys and girls ages 10 to 12 and is offered on a fi rst come, fi rst serve basis. Children should be dropped off between 8 and 8:15 a.m. at the Ocean County Police Academy, 659 Ocean Avenue, and picked up no later than 3:15 p.m. All children attending the camp should have a good breakfast before arrival at the academy and bring their own lunches.

There is a refrigerator and microwave on premise. The camp will include physical training, military etiquette, marching, defensive tactics and demonstrations in the areas of SWAT, K-9, Crime Scene Investigations and much more. All children will receive a Police Academy t-shirt and ball cap. Children should wear khaki shorts, white sport socks, sneakers and a white t-shirt to camp. If you have any questions about the camp or want to request an application, please contact Lt. John Tate at 732-363-8710 or JTate@co.ocean.nj.us.

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Continued From Page 1 been released and the case will now move through the courts. Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato said in a press release, “Financial assistance programs are designed to alleviate family hardships for those truly in need. My office gave clear guidance and notice to the Lakewood community in 2015 of what is considered

financial abuse of these programs. Those who choose to ignore those warnings by seeking to illegally profit on the backs of taxpayers will pay the punitive price of their actions.” The three couples who were arrested just prior to midnight on June 27 were: • Yitzchock and Sora Kanarek of Brisk Lane were charged with 2nd Degree Theft by Deception for wrongfully collecting approximately $339,002.56 in Medicaid, SNAP, HUD and SSI benefits between January 2009 and July 2014.

• Chaim and Liatt Ehrman of Twin Oaks Drive were charged with 2nd Degree Theft by Deception for wrongfully collecting approximately $185,692.22 in Medicaid, SNAP, HEAP and Sandy benefits between January 2011 and December 2015. • William and Faigy Friedman of Leigh Drive were charged with 2nd Degree Theft by Deception for wrongfully collecting approximately $149,842.28 in Medicaid, SNAP, HEAP and HUD benefits between January 2011 and

December 2015. The initial arrests of two couples announced on June 26 were: • Mordechai and Jocheved Breskin of Blue Jay Way were arrested and charged with 2nd Degree Theft by Deception for wrongfully collecting approximately $585,662 in Medicaid, SNAP, HUD and SSI benefits between January 2009 and December 2014. • Zalmen and Tzipporah Sorotzkin of Olive Court were arrested and charged with collecting approximately $338,642 in Medicaid, SNAP, HUD and SSI benefits between January 2009 and April 2014. It is alleged that the charged individuals misrepresented their incomes by claiming amounts that were low enough to benefit from the government programs, when their actual incomes were too high for them to quality. They also failed to disclose on the applications additional income they were receiving from other sources. While the five couples are being charged by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office at the state level, four additional individuals were arrested by the FBI as part of an in depth review of government financial assistance programs: Rachel and Mordechai Sorotzkin, and Yocheved and Shimon Nussbaum of Lakewood, were each charged in separate complaints with one count of conspiring to steal government funds. Over the course of three years, the Sorotzkins allegedly applied for and received Medicaid benefits for themselves and their children, while receiving a lump sum of $1 million from Rachel’s business in 2013, and also earning over $1 million in both 2012 and 2013, which they did not report to Medicaid officials. They continued to use Medicaid cards and ultimately defrauded the system of approximately $96,000 in taxpayer-funded medical assistance. The Nussbaum family applied for and received government health benefits during the same time period as the Sorotzkins – 2011 to 2014 – creating various companies that were said to be run by relatives, but were actually managed by the Nussbaums themselves so they could use funds from company bank accounts to cover personal expenses, according to police. The income from these various businesses – which was as high as $1.8 million in 2013 – was underreported in applications for Medicaid, Section 8 housing and SNAP food benefits, and the family received taxpayer-funded health, housing and food benefits amounting to $178,000. The two couples appeared before a judge in federal court in Trenton on June 27. Their conspiracy charges each carry a maximum potential penalty of up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine, or two times the gross gain or loss from the offense. “This operation highlights the success of federal, state and county cooperation in New Jersey’s effort to combat Medicaid and other government benefits fraud,” State Comptroller Degnan said in a press release. “My office will continue to ensure that only individuals and families truly in need of benefits receive them, and that those who choose to steal from New Jersey taxpayers are referred for prosecution.” Additional arrests and charges may result as the case moves through the legal process. If anyone has information about these incidents, they should contact Sergeant Mark Malinowski of the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office at 732-929-2027.

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

7 Genius Home Remedies For Bug Bites By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. You know when you have one of those awkward moments that you think could go viral, if only someone had a camera on you? Well, recently, my friend was outside when a bug swooped from above and descended down her V-neck shirt. Faster than you can say “bugger” she was stung or bit on not one… but both of her breasts. It then dropped out the bottom of her shirt and flew away. What followed was a lawn dance the likes of which her neighbors have never seen. The chaos that ensued could’ve gone viral if someone had a phone handy. So I said to her, “Did you apply meat tenderizer? Ammonia?” She said no, but was grateful that she had taken some Benadryl at 3 a.m. that morning to help with insomnia. She suspects (and I agree) that the inflammation and pain could have been much worse. We joked about her story and dubbed it “One Bee, Two Boobs.” So what do you do if you are stung or bitten by a nasty little critter? There are a host of remedies for insect attacks and other summer “owwies” that you can find at your local pharmacy, or in your kitchen. Oatmeal. Put quick-cooking or rolled oats into a food processor or coffee grinder to make a fine powder. Mix that with a small amount of water to make a paste. Apply this paste to your sting. You can also take a bath with oatmeal for all-over itch relief. Black Tea. Put a cold tea bag on the bite site for 5

minutes. The naturally-occurring “tannins” in tea are what make it bitter, but these tannins also draw the poison out and ease discomfort. English Breakfast Tea is high in tannins. Vinegar. Use white or apple cider vinegar. Mix it 50/50 with water and use a cotton ball to dab the mixture to your sore for instant itch relief. Meat Tenderizer. This contains papain which breaks up poisons from insect venom. Sprinkle about 1/2 teaspoon into a little cup and add some water, perhaps a teaspoon or two just to make a paste and dab directly onto the bite. The sooner after you get stung, the better! Ammonia. Insect venom is usually acidic and ammonia is alkaline so this neutralizes the poison, and is best applied as soon as possible to the bee or wasp sting. Some people recommend to dab it on straight, others suggest to dilute 50/50 with water. Ice Cubes. It’s super effective at reducing inflammation and numbing the area. Just wrap a cube in a paper towel and apply for 5 or 10 minutes. Ice feels nice on bites! Toothpaste. The menthol in toothpaste makes for a nice cooling sensation while reducing swelling. Just apply a thin layer and let it dry. If you’d like to read a longer version of this article with more natural and inexpensive home remedies, sign up for my newsletter at suzycohen.com and I’ll email it to you.

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Smartphones Can Be A Pain In The Neck

By: Rosemarie Daalder, DPT, All-Care Physical Therapy Center’s Forked River Location IS MY SMARTPHONE CAUSING MY NECK PAIN? Within the last few years, more and more patients are arriving at All-Care Physical Therapy with complaints of neck pain. These patients with complaints of neck pain are also becoming younger and younger. Typically, neck pain is seen with an increase in age which makes us wonder; why the change in the age of patients seen with neck pain, and why the increase in the amount seen? “Text neck” is the term given to this increase in neck pain complaints seen in patients within the last few years. This is especially seen in the younger populations who have had no prior history of neck pain or injury. So what is ‘text neck’? Text neck is a repetitive strain injury of the neck muscles, the shoulders, and even in the lower back. This is directly related to our posture when we use our smart devices, like cell phones and tablets. On average, a person may spend 2-4 hours a day using their smartphone. The most common symptoms of text neck may be complaints of neck pain and soreness. Some other presentations of text neck may include headaches, upper back pain that ranges from chronic, nagging pain to sharp spasms, shoulder pain and tightness, and even neurological symptoms that can travel down the arm and into the hand. This is called radiculopathy and originates from a cervical nerve being pinched as it tries to exit the cervical spine. All of these possible signs and symptoms of text neck can be addressed by a Physical Therapist.

HOW DOES USING MY CELL PHONE OR TABLET HURT MY NECK? Using these smart devices causes us to slouch into a poor posture which causes extra strain on our bodies. Most of the population (79%) between the ages of 18-44 years old have their smartphones on them at all times. Picture yourself looking at your smartphone, maybe it is in your hand right now. Our head drops forward as we look down towards our smartphone. Our shoulders may also lift towards our ears and round forward. This posture changes the natural curve of our cervical spine. We have to admit…some of us can get so involved in our smart devices that time passes right by. An 8-18 year old on average spend about 7.5 hours every day using some type of smart device. Staying in this position for a prolonged period of time can cause misalignment, muscle strains, and wear and tear of our joints.

Three main things occur as we drop our head down to look at our smartphone. 1. Our neck moves forward 2. Our shoulders round forward and may lift towards our ears 3. Our neck muscles and shoulder muscles then contract Our neck muscles have the job of holding up our head throughout the day against gravity. The head is a lot of weight to hold up all day; on average weighing between 10-12lbs. When we move our head 1 inch forward, this can double the load on our muscles. Your chin resting on your chest when looking at your smart phone creates 60lbs of force on your neck. You can see an example of the pounds of pressure placed on the neck as we drop our head forward in the provided picture.

can take every day in conjunction with Physical Therapy. 1. Straighten up-maintaining an upright posture and proper neck alignment will decrease the load and the amount of work our neck and shoulder muscles have to do in order to keep our head up. Using a mirror can help you see your posture and see how it feels to be in a correct, upright posture. Imagine a vertical line tracing down from your ear to your shoulder. This is proper, upright posture. 2. Look forward when using your smart device. Raise your smartphone or tablet to eye level as the example shows in the picture provided. This will allow you to stay upright and in proper alignment. No more forward head and downward head posture. Same idea when sitting at your computer. Raise the monitor or lower your chair so that the screen is eye level.

ROSEMARY DAALDER, DPT

The ‘slump position’ that occurs as we relax and browse the newsfeed on our smartphone, not only effects our spinal position but can also have an effect on our breathing. The slump position restricts our ability to expand our lungs and take in oxygen. Decreasing our ability to take in enough oxygen forces our heart to pump harder in order to circulate our oxygen rich blood throughout our body.

HOW DO WE FIX THIS? Some of the effects of text neck or a forward head posture can be addressed with proper exercises and manual techniques that can provide a patient with long-lasting relief. At All-Care Physical Therapy, the Physical Therapists have the knowledge and experience to treat neck pain in all age populations. They will develop treatment programs based on that individual patient and help them to return to their previous pain-free lifestyles. To improve our neck pain from using our smartphones there are a few steps we

Rosemarie graduated from Delaware Valley College in 2007 Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s of Science in Animal Biotechnology and Conservation and a certification in Animal Assisted Activities and Therapy. During her undergraduate certification in Animal Assisted Activities and Therapy, she worked alongside Physical Therapists treating pediatric patients on horseback. This sparked her interest in Physical Therapy, and she therefore changed her career goal from Veterinarian to Physical Therapist. She continued into her physical therapy education at Rutgers-Camden, UMDNJ, and received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in May 2011. Rosemarie has had clinical experiences in acute, sub-acute, and outpatient settings, as well as a 14-week pediatric affiliation with HollyDell School. Her areas of interest include sports medicine, joint replacement, manual therapy techniques, evidence based practice, and the neurological and orthopedic pediatric population. Rosemarie believes in patient centered practice by incorporating her patient’s personal goals into her treatment plans.

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Help Wanted

Want To Buy - 2 BR home in Brick/Toms River area. Reasonable. Will refurbish. Call Maria 201-310-2150. (27)

Registered Nurse – The Pines at Whiting is looking for two compassionate RN’s to provide care to residents in our skilled nursing/rehab community. Minimum 1-2 years experience required as well as experience with EMR. One RN 7-3 (32 hours a week e/o w/e), and one RN 3-11 (16 hours a week e/o w/e). The 32 hour week position offers full benefits. For immediate consideration apply to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759, 732849-2047 or email resume to rscully@ thepinesatwhiting.org. EOE. (30)

Deli - Full time, part time. Experience is a must for busy Deli/Bakery/Lottery. Bakery/Lottery could be full time. Toms River area. 732-286-2665. (30)

Misc. Texas Hold’en Player Wanted Friday’s 5 to 8 p.m. Rt. 530, Whiting, NJ. 732-408-5258. (27) St. Jude Novena - May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and perserved throughout the world, now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for us. St. Jude worker of miracles, pray for us. St. Jude, help of the hopeless, pray for us. Say this prayer 9 times a day. Say it for 9 days. By the eighth day, your prayer will be answered. It has never been known to fail. Publication must be promised. Thank you, St. Jude. RCS. (28)

Yard Sale July 15 & 16 - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 2 Nelson Ct. Holiday City Carefree. TV, radios, Disney, China, steins, kitchen items, xmas, luggage, bedroom set, glassware and more. (30)

Items For Sale Oak Dining Room Set - Table with 2 12-inch leafs, 6 chairs with China cabinet hutch, $600. 732-928-4605. (27)

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. 732-364-7580. (t/n) COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) 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) WE BUY USED CARS - Any condition, any make, any year. We also specialize in buying Classic Porshe, Mercedes and Jaguar running or not, DEAD OR ALIVE. 609-598-3622. (29) 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)

Live-in Detailed Housekeeper Cooking, cleaning, ironing for summer (possibly longer) with references. Friday through Tuesday (have other help). 500 in Mantaoloking. 201-960-0222. (28) PT Weekend CNA/CHHA - The Pines at Whiting is looking for experienced CNA’s/CHHA’s to provide excellence in care to our residents on our Assisted Living Unit and Skilled Nursing units. If you are looking for an environment that rewards excellence, provides a fun work environment you should look no further! Full Time 3-11. Weekend commitment positions on all 3-11/11-7. Special weekend rates of $14 to $16/hour depending on community. Weekend program requires a commitment of 4 weekend shifts per month. Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (32) Now Hiring in Chatsworth - General Laborers & F/L Operators Needed at Ocean Spray! $11/hr! Mandatory OT = more $$$ in your pocket! Long-term work & bonuses! Call 609-387-2900 today! (30) Job Fair - Wednesday, July 12, 2017, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Immediate interviews. Food Service: PT Waitstaff, Dietary Aides, and Utility Aides(Day and evening shifts). Light refreshments will be served! We have openings for caring, hardworking individuals looking to make a difference in our community Stop in and see what a great place this is to work! The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 – 732-849-2047. (29) Full Time - Full charge bookkeeper for adult community in Whiting. Proficient in Excel. Knowledge of Tops a plus. Fax resume 732-350-2838. (27) Full or Part Time Laborer/Apprentice - In Jackson. Will train. Benefits available for full time employees. Call 732-928-2100. (34) P/T Driving Instructor Wanted - 10 years driving experience. Clean license, will train. Call 732920-8830 for info. (29) CDL Driver – PT The Pines at Whiting is currently looking for a part time CDL driver to transport residents to and from our community. This person will be doing local shuttle runs as well as resident day trips. Position requires a CDL license with 16+ passenger endorsement. Position will work an average of 20-25 hours a week. For immediate consideration apply to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759, 732-849-2047 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. EOE. (30)

Help Wanted

Borough Of Lakehurst - Temporary 90-day Public Works laborer. $10 per hour. Valid DL with good record required. Applications can be obtained at Borough Hall, 5 Union Avenue, Lakehurst, NJ 08733. EOE. (29)

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)

Bus Driver - CDL with passanger certification SRPE courtsey bus call 732-505-1081. Leave message call returned to arrange interview. (30)

P/T Teller - For busy check cashing store in Toms River. Must have banking experience. Reliable 45 years or older person. Call Michele 732-513-5347. (28) 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)

Services PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Celebrating 50 years of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. See all our anniversary and monthly specials. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732-5003063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Need A Ride - Airports, cruise, A.C., doctors. Save $$$. Senior discounts. Tom. Save ad. 551-427-0227. (39) Interior and Exterior Painting – Insured all calls returned. References available. Free estimates. Lic # VH4548900. Tommy call 609-661-1657. (30) Angel Card Readings By Ena 848-227-5424. I can help you with lifes concerns. With God, all things possible. (29) Experienced, Responsible, Mature Lady - Is looking for live-in caregiver position for seniors in New Jersey. Excellent references. Call Ewa 732-886-9651. (27) Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725. (30) Live-in Caregiver - With 20 years experience. Seeking employment to care for elderly, to do cooking, showerm medication and cleaning. Excellent references. Call Nelly 732-853-2386. (301 Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (31) Handyman – All masonry work, repairs, sidewalks, paving, stone, decorative stone, mulch. Call Jerry 732-684-8863. Free estimates. NJ reg #13VH08709600. (26) The Original Family Fence - A fully licensed and insured company in Ocean County has specialized in unique fence repairs and installations around the Garden State for over 35 years. We want your gate repairs, sectional repairs, and new installation inquiries! No job is too small for us to tend to in a day’s time. Call us today for your free estimate You might just be surprised with what is possible. NJ LIC: 13VH09125800. Phone 732773-3933, 732-674-6644. (30) All American Home Health Care All phases of home health care. Professional, 25 years experience. Live in, full or part time, or hourly. Skip the rest, hire the best.Senior discounts. 732-664-3605. (15)

Services Don Carnevale Painting Specializing interiors. Very neat. Special senior discounts. Reasonable, affordable, insured. References. Low spring rates. License #13VH3846900. 732-899-4470 or 732-8144851. Thank you. (27) My 2 Girls Cleaning Service Summer Cleaning Specials - A package to meet all your needs. Bonded and insured. Same teams. Please call Donna at 732-9148909 or 732-232-7058. (27) Buy Direct Flooring Distributers - Direct from mills. Eliminate middle man. Luxury vinal, planking, carpet, remnants, hardwood. Resistration #13097-1340. Doug 732-504-9286. (27)

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Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n)

All Around Yard And Home Maintenance – Outdoor, indoor work done to your satisfaction. Spring thru Winter. Cleaning, home repairs, yard upgrades, etc. References upon request. Very diligent. Fair estimates. Eddie Zsoka 732-608-4781. (31)

Autobody Work - $99 any dent big or small, professionally done. We come to you. Serving Ocean and Monmouth counties. 347-744-7409. (t/n) 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. (28) Nice Polish Lady - Can take care of elderly. Available days. Have car for shopping, doctor visits. 20 years experience. Call Krystyna 732-657-2798. (28)

All In 1 Handyman/General Contracting - Painting, kitchens, bath, basements, etc. Remodeled, flooring, carpentry, roofing, siding, windows, doors, gutters, etc. “Any to do list.” No job too big or small, we do it all. $ave - Veterans discount. Call Clark 732-850-5060. (28) Custom Shelving – Organize your closets kitchen, living room, basement, garage. Solid wood shelving made and installed. Strong, beautiful, affordable. Call Gus’s Woodwork 732-363-6292. (28)

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Prosecutor’s Office Urges Residents To Check Utility Workers’ IDs

OCEAN COUNTY – SUEZ and the Ocean County Prosecutor’s office reminds residents to take extra precaution in protecting themselves and their homes by closely examining the identification of any person claiming to be from the water company or any other utility. “SUEZ is committed to safety for its customers and employees, and we want

to protect them from any harm,” said Jim Mastrokalos, Director of Operations. “All of our employees wear uniforms and photo identification badges with the SUEZ name and logo,” he added. Mastrokalos added that in addition to a photograph, SUEZ identification badges display the employee’s name, employee number, job title and date the badge was

issued. Customers should look for white SUEZ logoed vehicles, which prominently feature the Company’s bright green logo and dark blue lettering. “False identification and scams can t rouble credulous cit i zens who a re unknowingly persuaded into allowing strangers to enter their homes, said Joseph Coronato, Ocean County Pros-

ecutor. “Ocean County has the largest senior community population in New Jersey, and it’s especially critical to continue to raise awareness among our residents,” he added. “Our customers should always ask to see proper identification before allowing anyone entrance into a home,” Mastrokalos said. “If anyone questions if a visit is legitimate, our customer service department is always pleased to help,” he added. Residents who have any questions about whether a visit is valid should contact SUEZ at 877-565-1456, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office at 732-929-2027, or the local police department.

Parents Should Check Megan’s Law Website For Sex Offenders

OCEAN COUNTY – The end of the school year is a good time to check the state’s Megan’s Law website for updates on any convicted sex offenders that may be living nearby, Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari said. “Children are home from school and will be spending more time playing outdoors and in their neighborhoods,” Vicari said. “The Megan’s Law website has up-todate information on sex offenders living in Ocean County and in the entire state.” Towns, counties, zip codes and even individual streets can be easily reviewed. More advanced checks allow users to input the names of convicted sex offenders or check only newer records. “This only takes a few minutes and can make a big difference in keeping a child safe,” Vicari said. While periodically checking the Megan’s Law database is a good idea, Vicari said the effort should become an annual startof-the summer habit. The database can be accessed through a link on the Ocean County Government Homepage at www.co.ocean.nj.us. The page can also be accessed directly at njsp.org/sex-offender-registry. Vicari also recommends that parents check the website prior to trick-or-treat night at Halloween. Megan’s Law is named after sevenyear-old Megan Kanka of Hamilton who was raped and killed by a convicted sex offender living nearby. New Jersey was the fi rst state to pass the law, which later became a model for federal legislation.

Museum Trip

WHITING – A trip to the Rodin Museum and Philadelphia Museum of Art on September 27 costs $55 and includes bus transportation, gratuity and admission. Lunch is on your own at the museum café. Space is limited, so contact Stefanie at 732350-2904 for details.

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Garden State Hearing And Balance Center

com m it ment to pa- Kirsh said. tients, coupled with Hearing loss, unfortunately, technology and value often goes untreated since it is have set Garden State Hearing not painful and often not a pri& Balance Center apart for ority for patients. But for the years, with recent investments 40 million people who suffer making the treatment of hear- from it, Dr. Kirsh explains, ing loss and similar conditions it is important that they seek more manageable than ever. diagnosis and t reatment to T he pr act ice, wh ich ha s improve their life and ensure offices in Toms River, Mana- good health. hawkin and Whiting, was the “Over the last few years, first in the United States to there have been a lot of studbe Audigy-Certified, a testa- ies that show a relationship ment to its adherence to the bet ween u nt reated hear ing industry’s best practices that loss and memory deficits such are required for certification. as dementia and Alzheimer’s, “Any business that is Au- which means you r suscepdigy-Certif ied, from a best t ibilit y to obt ai n i ng t hese practices standpoint, is in the memory issues increases as top t wo to a function of “We don’t over three percent t he hea r i ng in the counloss that you schedule or double try,” said Dr. h a v e ,” D r . book, so people are Isidore Kirsh said. generally seen on time.” Kirsh – commonly Wit h r a re –Dr. Kirsh known as Dr. exception, Izzy – foundthe only way er and director of the practice, to help preserve your hearing who holds a doctorate degree is th rough a hear ing aid – (Ph.D.) from the Union Insti- sometimes a stumbling block tute & University. for patients who are self-conThe Center performs testing scious about wearing one. But for patients with auditory pro- technological improvements cessing disorders and testing have led to the devices becomfor people who are suffering ing vir tually invisible, and from tinnitus – ringing in the more helpful than ever. ears – as well as hearing loss “They can be 100 percent and balance issues. invisible, they can have BlueDr. Kirsh’s practice includes tooth as well as Wi-Fi capastate-of-the art equipment to bilities,” Dr. Kirsh explained. evaluate hearing and balance “ You ca n st r e a m a sig n a l issues, which are often related through your iPhone or your to inner ear disorders. television, even movies and “Seventy percent of patients Broa dway shows, r ig ht t o wh o c o m pl a i n of b a l a n c e you r hea r i ng aid. Most of proble m s u s u a l ly h ave a n today’s hearing aids are very i n ner ear component,” Dr. inconspicuous, meaning the

Pictured is Dr. Isidore Kirsh. His offices are located at 250 Route 37 West, Toms River, 732573-4020; 53 Nautilus Drive, Suite C, 1st Floor, Manahawkin, 609-489-5415; 75 Lacey Road Ste 1B, Whiting, 732-606-4912. Visit gardenstatehearing.com for more information.

cosmetic issue is really not an issue anymore.” Hearing aids also can have features such as GPS locator capability. “The technology is improving significantly every year,” Dr. Kirsh said. For patients, hearing aids can be financed interest free for 24 months, and Dr. Kirsh’s practice provides free battery replacements for life. Patients can also return a hearing aid during a 75 day trial period, during which time they return to Garden State Hearing &

Balance Center a minimum of three times to check on their progress. “We don’t over schedule or double book, so people are generally seen on time,” said Dr. Kirsh. The practice has th r ived on accessibility for patients, investments in technology, and the easing of the financial aspect of treatment. “We try to give people as much value as possible, and

that really separates us from some of the other hearing care professionals out there,” Better hearing is a priceless gift! Dr. Kirsh said.

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Dear Joel

By Joel Markel

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Dear Joel, My friend got a new hairstyle and I think it’s awful. It’s the kind of cut you’d see on a teen pop star, complete with colored stripes. She thinks it looks great and is raving about her stylist, but I’d like to persuade her to try my stylist who could give her a look that’s more age appropriate. How do I go about getting her to try my stylist? Do you think I should try a gift card to my salon? Judy, Brick Dear Hairy, You made me chuckle. Just last night I was looking at some old magazines, remarking at how funny some of the hairdos were. And that’s just not the ladies either. I remember when all the men were getting curly perms. Your friend’s new do is a touchy topic,

because she is so enamored with her new look, but I think your idea is a good one. You and you friend might plan a day of beauty together with your stylist. Just let your stylist play with hair and ask if she’s been thinking about changing it. You’ll see if she’s willing to try a new look. I asked my wife about this one and the always wise Mrs. reminded me that hairstyles change all the time. Maybe if you give it a couple months, she might be over looking like the latest pop princess and more like the lady of the house. Write to joel@preferredcares.com. His radio show, “Preferred Company” airs on Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. on preferredradio.com a nd 1160 & 1310 WOBM-AM

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen From SeaTo Shining Sea: Set Off Culinary Fireworks WithThis Fresh, Flavorful Seafood Recipe By Wolfgang Puck GRILLED TERIYAKI SCALLOPS (OR SHRIMP) WITH GRILLED PINEAPPLE-JALAPENO SALSA Serves 4 as a main dish, 8 as an appetizer For the scallops or shrimp: 16 large sea scallops, or 16 peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp 1 tablespoon chopped mint leaves 1 teaspoon chopped cilantro leaves Extra-virgin olive oil Freshly ground black pepper Kosher salt Homemade teriyaki sauce (recipe follows), or good-quality bottled teriyaki sauce For the salsa: Extra-virgin olive oil, for coating 1 large, ripe pineapple, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch (12-mm) slices 2 large red onions, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch (12-mm) slices 3 green jalapeno chiles 3 red jalapeno chiles, or 3 additional green ones 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro leaves 1 tablespoon chopped mint leaves 1 lime, juiced Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Preheat an outdoor grill. Meanwhile, prep and marinate the scallops or shrimp: Place them on folded paper towels to blot dry. Thread a pair of skewers parallel through 4 scallops or shrimp. Repeat with the remaining seafood. Sprinkle mint and cilantro over the seafood. Drizzle generously with oil, and season with pepper; then drizzle with a little more oil. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes. When the fire is hot, place the cooking grid over the fire and make the grilled pineapple-jalapeno salsa: Carefully oil the cooking grid. Place the pineapple slices on the grid and cook until golden-brown, about 4 minutes per side, turning with long-handled grill tongs. Remove to a clean cutting board.

In a bowl, gently toss the onion slices and jalapenos in just enough oil to coat lightly. Place them on the grid and cook until evenly browned and blistered, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove from the grill. Protecting your fingers with a clean folded kitchen towel or paper towels, peel off the chiles’ blistered skins; then slit the chiles open and discard the seeds, veins and stems. On a cutting board, cut the pineapple into 1/2-inch (12-mm) cubes, placing them in a large mixing bowl, and discard the tough inner cores. Cube the onion, mince the jalapenos, and add to the bowl with the remaining cilantro and mint. Add lime juice, and drizzle with olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside. Season the seafood skewers lightly with salt. Oil the cooking grid and grill the skewers over high heat for about 2 minutes per side, brushing lightly with teriyaki sauce to glaze just before they finish cooking. To serve, spoon the salsa onto individual serving plates. Using tongs, slide the scallops or shrimp off the skewers onto the salsa. Serve immediately. HOMEMADE TERIYAKI SAUCE Makes about 1 cup (250 mL) 1/2 cup (125 mL) sake 1/2 cup (125 mL) soy sauce 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons minced green onion, white part only 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger 2 cloves garlic, peeled and grated 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon cold water In a heavy, medium-sized nonreactive saucepan over medium heat, combine the sake, soy sauce, vinegar and honey. Add the green onion and bring to a boil. Add the ginger and garlic. Simmer briefly. If you want a smooth, clear sauce, pour through a fine-meshed strainer. In a small bowl, stir together the cornstarch and water to make a smooth slurry. Reduce the heat to low and, whisking constantly, drizzle in the slurry and cook until thick and glossy, about 1 minute longer. Refrigerate in a covered container and use within a week.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of July 8 - July 14 By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Maintain high standards to gain respect. By remaining ethical you can overcome temporary upsets in the week ahead. Use your charitable instincts to win over those who have been less than supportive in the past. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Keep your eyes and ears wide open this week. You might learn about recent advances in technology that can improve your productivity. Group meetings may bring about changes that impact your situation favorably. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Remain flexible and poised in the week to come. A significant other might surprise you by suggesting something that is out of character. Be prepared to handle a sudden change of plans where your finances are concerned. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You can elect to be wild or to be wonderful. In the week ahead you may be more ambitious than usual so should be aware of actions that could reflect upon your reputation. Be sure to honor your promises and commitments. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Ambition may rattle your cage. You may feel that it is time to exert your authority but it may be difficult to control the actions of others in the week to come. Focus on being sympathetic and understanding for the best success. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You may have an itch to be inventive. By the end of the week you may have a chance to play the part of an entrepreneur rather than a traditionalist. Avoid gambling

with your resources or acting on a sudden whim. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may be tempted to unleash your enthusiasm and let it run freely in the week ahead. People have confidence in your abilities so don’t let anyone down. Be conscientious when other people’s interests are at stake. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Get right to the point and use dynamic leadership skills in the week ahead. People tend to see you as trustworthy and will listen to your opinion. You might be more influential in a group setting than in one-on-one meetings. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Turn troubles into triumphs. In the week ahead someone might offer a solution that facilitates the achievement of your goals or a suitable compromise. Examine a problem from a different perspective. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Get your ducks in a row because this week your brilliant ideas will be able to take flight. Take pride in your ability to handle both financial and personal matters with efficiency and a high degree of confidentiality. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): There is plenty to go around. Your heart is in the right place but you should be somewhat cautious about wearing your heart on your sleeve. Share without being overly generous in the upcoming week. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Change your tune to tune-up your outlook. If you can prove you are working for the common good you will be seen as a hero as this week unfolds. You might make a good impression by supporting a charity.

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