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REFUGEE PLANS MEMORIAL Social Media Bullying FOR VIETNAM VETS

By Chris Lundy BARNEGAT – For many veterans, the war in Vietnam was so brutal they have difficulty even talking about it.

Thy Cavagnaro doesn’t have many memories of it anymore.

She just has stories her family told her. She was only 1 and a half years old. She was part of a family of five fleeing a warzone on a single motorcycle. She was the only one facing behind them.

So she was the only one who watched as her house exploded.

Her parents told her later that she was yelling “The fire is chasing us! The fire is chasing us!”

Her family settled in New Jersey. For a year afterward, she experienced night terrors. Those horrible details she has forgotten, but she knows there are many out there who can’t forget.

“Vietnam vets didn’t get the proper reception when they got home,” she said.

She always wanted to give thanks, but didn’t know how.

Because of the way they were treated upon their return, a lot (Vietnam - See Page 4)

Addressed

By Chris Lundy LACEY – Social media made up the bulk of an increase in bad behavior that was monitored by the district’s latest report of harassment, intimidation, and bullying, officials said.

Districts are required to record instances of harassment, intimidation, and bullying and then report them in a HIB report twice a year.

The period was from Jan. 1 to June 30 of 2017. Each school is measured, and com-

pared to the same time period last year.

Cedar Creek: One investigation, one confirmed. This is a decrease from last year’s three investigations, two confirmed.

Forked River: No investigations. This was the same as last year.

Lanoka Harbor: Three investigations, one confi rmed. This is an increase from last year’s zero.

Mill Pond: 17 investigations, seven confirmed.

(Bullying - See Page 5)

Local Teen Battles Cancer –Photo by Chris Lundy Thy Cavagnaro is working toward building a monument to Vietnam veterans at Gazebo Park.

How Will BlueClaws Sale Affect Fans?

By Chris Christopher LAKEWOOD – With the announcement that the Lakewood BlueClaws will be under new ownership, fans wondered how the purchase would change the experience.

Shore Town Baseball, a newly formed group headed by minor league baseball veteran Art Matin, has reached an agreement to acquire the operating interest in the BlueClaws. The group includes local investors Bob Tamashunas and Bill Luby.

Lakewood is the Philadelphia Phillies’ low Class A affiliate which competes in the South Atlantic League.

The BlueClaws, who began play in 2001 and came

to Lakewood from Cape Fear, N.C., in January of 2000, had one previous ownership group, American Baseball Ventures. The public face of the ABV was Joseph Finley, whose organization owns the Trenton Thunder, the New York Yankees’ Double A farm team which plays in the Eastern League.

“This opportunity with the BlueClaws is certainly very exciting for all of us,” Matin, 60, a Brooklyn, N.Y., resident said prior to the group’s first game as the team’s owners. “Our ownership group is made up of people who love the game of baseball, have extensive experience in owning minor league baseball franchises and bring local knowledge (BlueClaws - See Page 16)

–Photo courtesy Danielle LaValle-Mezzina There is a fundraiser coming up for the family of Nikolas Falco, 14, of Barnegat.

By Chris Lundy STAFFORD – There will be a fundraiser coming up for a local family battling cancer.

Nikolas Falco had his first surgery and is undergoing chemotherapy at Robert Wood Johnson (Teen - See Page 5)

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Vietnam:

Continued From Page 1 of Vietnam veterans didn’t talk about their experiences. Only in the last five years or so, did she start seeing hats or stickers.

“They had been living with that for decades,” she said. “If you were told what you did was not honorable, you wouldn’t share it except in certain company.”

A few years back, she did meet a Vietnam vet, and was able to thank him. On a whim, she asked if she could give him a hug.

“Something happened. I got emotional.” It kick started a need in her to do more.

She started to ask parents of friends about what they would want to hear, as a way of thanks, and the consensus was “Welcome Home.” This was a statement they didn’t get when they did return from deployment.

So now she has a sign in her car that says “Welcome Home,” for whenever she sees a car with a Vietnam bumper sticker.

But she wanted to do more. And the best way to do more is to act locally. So, she and

her husband, James, are building a monument for Vietnam veterans at Gazebo Park.

This has two headstones marking other veteran contributions. It’s at the corner of Route 9 and Bay Avenue.

It would be a headstone-sized memorial, like the others. It would be facing the street so that drivers and pedestrians can see it.

They worked to get consensus with veterans as to what they would want on the memorial, even down to the color of the stone. The plan is to have it finished for Veteran’s Day, November 11.

“We wanted to make sure we won’t overshadow” the current memorials, James said.

“We didn’t want to ruffle any feathers.”

Hopefully, their actions will set off a spark, Thy said. Maybe other people will start doing things for veterans. Maybe people will talk to their grandparents about what they went through.

She doesn’t want the veterans and their accomplishments to be forgotten.

The couple is funding the monument themselves. They didn’t want to ask for any

–Photos courtesy Thy Cavagnaro (Above) This is the current plan for what the monument will look like. (Right) Gazebo Park sits near the corner of Route 9 and Bay Avenue. It will be the future location of the monument. contributions. If someone wants to donate to a good cause, they suggest starting with their local veterans organizations.

For more information, visit facebook.com/ thanking.vietnam.veterans.in.barnegat.

Veterans who are not on Facebook are encouraged to reach out to the couple at jimmythy@comcast.net.

Emergency Blood Drive BARNEGAT – New Jersey Blood Services is holding a blood drive on August 10 at Candiqueen’s Ice Cream and Sweets, 237 South Main Street, from 2:30 to 8:30 p.m.

New Jersey Blood Services, a division of New York Blood Center, is asking for immediate help to maintain an adequate supply of all blood types, but especially O-Negative

– the “universal” blood – which can be transfused into anyone in an emergency. Current inventory of several blood types is running below the desired target level.

Blood products have a short shelf life, from five to 42 days, so constant replenishment is necessary. Each and every day there are patients who depend on the transfusion of

red blood cells, platelets and plasma to stay alive. But blood and blood products can’t be manufactured. They can only come from volunteer blood donors who take an hour to attend a blood drive or visit a donor center.

Blood donors receive free mini-medical exams on site, including information about their temperature, blood pressure and hematocrit

level. Eligible donors include people at least age 16 (with parental permission or consent) who weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and are in overall good health. People over 75 may donate with a doctor’s note.

To donate blood or for information on how to organize a blood drive, please call 1-800933-2566 or visit nybloodcenter.org.

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POLICE STANDOFF ENDS NONVIOLENTLY

By Sara Grillo BARNEGAT – Residents were recently issued an unusual advisory by the Barnegat Police. Instead of a flash flood, power outage or traffic heads up, they received a “Shelter in Place” alert via Nixle for the area of Cape Cod Ave. The alert was sent on July 26 at 8:26 p.m. According to the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management, the term Shelter in Place means to “remain in your home or workplace during an emergency, and protect yourself there.”

It stemmed from a report of a dispute that Barnegat Police responded to at 7:20 p.m. in the Ocean Acres section of Barnegat.

Following an investigation, officers tried to place a 48-year-old male under arrest, but he refused to leave his home, locked himself inside and threatened to come outside with a fi rearm.

After determining that there was no one else inside the home, police quickly secured the scene and issued the Nixle alert advising residents in the area to

shelter in place.

Police said they continued to try and communicate with the man in order to safely bring him under arrest. After almost six hours of dialogue between police and the subject, he fi nally surrendered and was taken into custody. He was transported to Southern Ocean Medical Center and charged with obstructing the administration of law, police said.

Police recovered three handguns, a shotgun, a 9mm carbine, multiple edged weapons and around 3,000 rounds of ammunition from the residence.

Assistance during the standoff came from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, Ocean County Regional SWAT Team, Ocean County Sheriff’s Department, Stafford Township Police Department, Barnegat First Aid Squad and MONOC. Barnegat Police thanked the residents of Cape Cod Ave. and the surrounding area who were extremely cooperative with law enforcement during the incident.

Bullying:

Students are being reinforced that their online behavior affects others, Superintendent Craig Wigley said.

“Words are hurtful. Cyber bullying is hurtful. Keyboard courage is hurtful,” he said.

“When the term ‘bully’ is used, we go into action immediately,” he said.

The incident is investigated. Sometimes they are unsubstantiated. Sometimes they are mislabeled. It is not bullying if two people just don’t get along, Clark said.

Students are taught that there is a difference between intent and impact. “I didn’t mean it” doesn’t hold as much water, she said. It’s more about the impact that hurtful language has on students.

A survey called the Comprehensive School Climate Inventory will be sent to parents, students, and staff to learn more about HIB in Lacey schools, she said. The district will then use that data to guide improvements.

Meanwhile, parent workshops will be presented and staff will be given additional training on handling HIB. “It never hurts to go through a refresher course,” she said.

Continued From Page 1 This was an increase from last year’s three investigations, three confirmed.

Middle School: 14 investigations, 13 confirmed. This is an increase from last year’s seven investigations, three confirmed.

High School: Two investigations, one confirmed. This is a decrease from last year’s five investigations, three confirmed.

According to the state statute, the definition of harassment, intimidation, and bullying are not just one child picking on another.

A child has to be picked on because of a certain trait for it to be put in this report.

Those traits are things like their gender, race, sexual orientation, or disability, for example.

The largest increase was at Mill Pond.

The students there are in the fifth through eighth grade. As a result, they are more active on social media, without, perhaps, parent supervision, assistant superintendent Vanessa Clark said.

Teen:

Continued From Page 1 University Hospital, his family said. The 14-year-old lives in Barnegat with his mother, Danielle LaValle-Mezzina, and two younger siblings.

The event will be held on Monday, August 7, from 6-9 p.m. at Calloway’s on Route 9 in Manahawkin. The event includes pizza

and wings, beer and wine. There will be rides for children.

Tickets are $25 for children (20 and younger), and $35 for adults. All proceeds will benefit Nikolas and his family for their expenses that accrue during treatment.

If you are unable to attend, donations can be sent to the Stafford PBA #297, P.O. Box 746, Manahawkin, NJ 08050, with the note “Faith Over Fear – For Niky.”

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The league is looking for players in 12 and under and 14 and under divisions.

Contact John Fratianni at 732-598-4004 for time, date and tryout information.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

F EATURED L ETTER State Should Fix Bus Shelters

(This letter was sent to the Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Transportation.)

On behalf of the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders and the residents of Ocean County, I am requesting immediate attention to the deplorable condition of numerous bus shelters throughout the county.

As you are aware, Ocean County has one of the highest commuter populations in New Jersey.

The purpose of the bus shelter is to provide our hard working citizens protection against the weather and a safe space to assemble while waiting for their bus. Many of the shelters in Ocean County are in poor condition, creating both a safety hazard and blight upon

the community in which they are located.

Ocean County is also a premier destination for tourists. Our boardwalks, beaches, amusement parks, and recreational activities have collectively drawn hundreds of thousands of people to Ocean County during the summer season. It is unconscionable that residents and tourists alike must see these unsightly shelters.

I urge your office to perform an inventory of the shelters in Ocean County and fix those shelters that have fallen into disrepair.

I thank you for your courtesies in this matter and for your anticipated cooperation.

Joseph Vicari Ocean County Freeholder Director

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Treat The Whole Patient, Mind And Body In testimony submitted to a joint legislative committee this week, I outlined the Christie Administration’s goal to create a patient-centered system of care that would treat the “whole person” in the same setting and no longer cordon off mental and behavioral services from the rest of medical care.

Mental and substance use disorder health care should not be treated any differently than chronic diseases like diabetes or heart disease although, at times, the health care providers may be different.

Helping healthy New Jerseyans stay well, preventing those individuals at risk from getting sick, and keeping those individuals with chronic health conditions from becoming sicker—what we call Population Health—is a key focus not only for the New Jersey Department of Health, but also for our health care and community partners around the State.

Considering one of the main missions of the department is Population Health, it is impossible to meet the needs of all New Jerseyans by focusing only on their physical health. Mental illness and addictions can influence the onset, progression, and outcome of other illnesses and often correlates with health risk behaviors. The CDC estimates that half of American adults will develop a mental illness during their lifetime, that in any given year, 25% of

Letters To physical, Themental Editor American adults experience and addic- will benefit from having their a mental disorder, and that 1 in 17 American adults lives with a serious mental illness.

A CDC report found chronic diseases including diabetes, obesity, and cardiac disease, are associated with mental illness.

Similarly, people who suffer from addiction also tend to have one or more co-occurring health issues - chronic diseases; infectious diseases; or mental disorders. A public health crisis in Indiana serves as a recent example of how addiction can lead to further illness. An increase in injection of opioids caused HIV and hepatitis outbreaks in rural Indiana in 2015—leading their governor to declare a public health emergency. Health experts predict the lifetime cost of treatment for those individuals impacted could reach $58 million. Likewise, ensuring that pregnant women who use substances find the help they need to deliver a healthy baby is another critical area where physical and behavioral health care intersect.

Many frequent users of Emergency Departments have behavioral health conditions. Appropriate community-based care of their total health needs can reduce reliance on expensive hospital-based care, according to a 2016 study by Seton Hall Law School.

The transition to designate the Department of Health as the single state agency to perform the administrative and operational functions of mental health and addiction services will expedite the important integration of

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tions health management.

As the state’s public health agency, the Department can identify risk factors, increase awareness about behavioral health and the effectiveness of treatment, reduce health disparities, and remove the stigma that prevents people from seeking and receiving the care they need.

In rural Tennessee, Cherokee Health Systems has become a national model for integrating primary care and behavioral health services at 22 Federally Qualified Health Care Center sites. A behavioral health care team is embedded in its primary care practice, and its success has been recognized by the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. A study of Cherokee’s interdisciplinary team approach by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Tennessee found a 68% decrease in emergency room visits, a 32% decrease in referrals to specialists, and an overall 22% reduction in cost.

Recognizing the need for better integration, we have already granted a waiver allowing community health centers licensed by the Department to add behavioral health in shared clinical space.

This reorganization will allow us to take the next steps to ensure the on-going integration of care.

There is no question that the task ahead is challenging, and we understand the concerns that have been articulated.

But this reorganization is the first step in advancing a new system of integrated care.

As part of this transition, the Department will gain the expertise of the management team and staff who work in and supervise the psychiatric hospitals and oversee hundreds of mental health and substance use disorder contracts. This expertise will add to the Department’s long history of distributing $1.5 billion in community grants annually.

Creating a more efficient and coordinated system that treats the whole person is the right move for New Jersey and especially for patients who

behavioral and physical needs met in the same hospital clinic or community health center.

Cathleen D. Bennett Commissioner of the NJ Department of Health

Where Are Stories About Immigrants Stealing Jobs?

Why is the media bombarding us with heart wrenching stories of illegal immigrants facing deportation? On the hardships they and their families are facing? Where were and are the stories of the American families who were affected by them coming here long ago?

Americans lost jobs or had to work for lower wages because they were competing with these people who were willing to work for less. Some of these American families probably couldn’t make ends meet, couldn’t send their children to college, couldn’t pay medical bills, lost homes, and some probably broke up or couldn’t even get started.

Where I lived the illegals hung in front of Home Depot stealing construction and other labor intensive jobs. Then the town built a muster zone where they could wait for contractors to pick them up. Then the town started bus routes to pick them up around town and take them to the muster zone and industrial park. I guess you can work cheap when you live in overcrowded housing and get free transportation.

I know these events were replicated in other New Jersey towns and I would guess in other states as well. They took construction, cleaning, landscaping, factory and kitchen jobs. Then started families and the media only focuses on them. Many Americans would have done these jobs for a living wage. They knew the risk, they caused hardships for Americans.

Now that the laws are being enforced the media is only focusing on their families and completely ignoring the rest of the story.

Harold B. VanArsdale Whiting

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

County Waiving Tire Recycling Fees To Combat Mosquitos From The Desk Of The

Ocean County Freeholders TOMS RIVER – Ocean County will temporarily waive its tire recycling fee in order to encourage old tire recycling and assist in the effort to curtail mosquito breeding grounds.

“This is a program that is brought about by a partnership with the Ocean County Mosquito Extermination Commission and the Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management,” said Ocean County Freeholder John P. Kelly, who serves as liaison to the Mosquito Commission. “This will be particularly helpful now and throughout the summer as we move into the height of mosquito season in Ocean County.”

The County, under an agreement with the Ocean County Mosquito Extermination Commission, will use $23,082 in funding from the 2017 Center for Disease Control ELC Capacity Building Efforts federal grant distributed through the state Department of Environmental Protection, Office of Mosquito Control Coordination, to waive the $2 tire recycling fee.

The free tire recycling

program will begin August 1 and will continue until the funds are depleted.

Ocean County Freeholder Gerry P. Little, who serves as liaison to the county’s recycling program, said residents can drop off old tires at either of the county’s regional recycling centers.

Tires can be brought to the Ocean County Northern Recycling Center, New Hampshire Avenue in Lakewood, or the Ocean County Southern Recycling Center, Recovery Road in Stafford Township, from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Residents will be limited to dropping off no more than five tires per day.

“This program will help our efforts to be good environmental stewards and to reduce the risks of mosquito vectors known to transmit the Zika virus,” said Little, who also serves as liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. “We need to be vigilant especially this time of year and raise awareness to help control the mosquito population for the health and safety of our residents.”

The Ocean County Mosquito Extermination Com-

mission was awarded the grant to support its activities in identifying and controlling mosquitoes with a particular emphasis on activities designed to monitor for and control any identified populations of exotic invasive mosquito vectors known to transmit Zika virus.

“We are hopeful this program will help encourage our residents to clear their property of old tires and bring them to our recycling centers where they will be discarded properly, said Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari.

Ocean County collects about 3,000 tires a year for recycling and anticipates that number to increase with the waiving of the fee.

“The Ocean County Mosquito Extermination Commission maintains vigilance year-round in order to keep down the mosquito population,” said Freeholder Kelly, Director of Law and Public Safety. “Successful mosquito extermination comes from a combined effort on the part of the County and also its citizens.”

The Mosquito Extermination Commission employs an extensive surveillance program using light traps and landing rate counts that are collected around the County daily during the mosquito season which typically runs from May 1 to September 30.

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Once locations are identified, there are several measures that can be used to control the mosquito population, depending upon the situation. The method is known as Integrated Pest Management.

According to Michael Romanowski, commission superintendent, chemical application is one method with the main concentration on larvicide applications to control the pre-adult mosquito.

There also are biological controls, such as mosquito predaceous fish or the use of copepods. Another possibility is source reduction whereby the habitat can be altered to prevent future mosquito production, he said.

The commission uses its ground spray trucks, each equipped with power sprayers to apply larvicides.

If the areas are very large, the commission has two helicopters to treat the areas aerially. However, most of the aerial applications are made on the county’s extensive salt marshes.

“Ocean County has long

been known for its large numbers of salt marsh mosquitoes,” Romanowski said.

“Through a process known as Open Marsh Water Management, the problematic salt marsh areas can be managed through the use of amphibious equipment, to eliminate the mosquito production without the use of pesticides. Once completed, the areas become more useful to other members of the tidal food web, and remain in that state indefinitely.”

W hile Ocean Count y looks at the bigger picture in controlling the mosquito population, the Freeholders strongly urge residents to get involved with helping to reduce the population especially by eliminating areas that can act as breeding grounds on private property.

“Since many breeds of mosquitoes use containers like discarded tires that are commonly found around populated areas, eliminating the sources of water is often the best approach to controlling this mosquito population,” said Kelly, who also serves as a commis-

sioner on the Mosquito Extermination Commission.

“Extermination commission workers often pickup tires as they treat areas for mosquitoes. These mosquitoes can often be found in water amounts as small as that of a bottle cap.”

Other common problematic areas are planter bases, tarps, garbage pails, and the many other water containers found around the home or business.

“Most of our residents do not realize just how extensive our mosquito extermination program is,” said Kelly. “We take this threat very seriously and work to make certain our residents and visitors are safe from mosquitoes and the ongoing threat they may pose.”

Residents who have questions about mosquitoes and concerns can contact the commission by calling 609698-8271, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 pm.

For additional tips, visit the commission website at oceancountymosquito.org.

For more information on the tire recycling program, call 1-800-55-RECYCLE.

A NEW TREATMENT FOR JET LAG?

While our bodies adjust to the day/night cycle by virtue of our “biological clocks” that control “circadian rhythms,” jet travel can disrupt the sleep/wake cycle and cause sleep loss. Scientists know that light is the primary factor that influences our circadian rhythms, as signals from our retinas tell the body to (re)activate genes that control our biological clocks. More recently, researchers have come to understand the exact mechanism by which the retinas send signals to the biological clock. It seems that the retinas do so by expressing a naturally occurring neurohormone called “vasopressin,” which is also secreted by the pituitary gland. This fresh piece of information may open up new eye treatments that may more effectively fight “jet lag.”

SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES, P.A. offers attentive, thorough eye exams in a comfortable, professional environment. The comprehensive eye exams we conduct not only determine our patients need for vision correction but offer early detection and treatment of eye diseases. To schedule an appointment, please call 732-349-5622. Our goal is to meet and exceed your expectations by providing friendly service, professional care, and quality products at affordable prices.

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www.oceancountyeye.com P.S. Vasopressin is also called the “antidiuretic hormone” because it regulates blood pressure and blood volume by increasing or decreasing urine flow. During sleep, blood levels of vasopressin rise, which is why many of us do not feel thirsty at night.

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Stafford Branch Library August Programs MANAHAWKIN – The Stafford Branch of the Ocean County Library, located at 129 North Main Street, is offering the following programs for adults, children, teens and families, as well as book discussions and computer classes.

Some programs require registration prior to attending. For more information, call 609-5973381 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org.

Adult Programs August 7, 14, 21 and 28 at 11 a.m., English Conversation Group.

August 7 and 21 from 1:30 – 4 p.m., Rutgers Cooperative Extension Ocean County Master Gardeners Help - Bring diseased clippings for diagnosis.

August 10 from 1 – 3 p.m., String of Purls Knit/Crochet.

August 10 at 7 p.m., DVD Discussion Group: A Man Called Ove. (PG-13) 116 min.

August 11, 18 and 25 from 12:30 – 4 p.m., Mah Jongg.

August 16 at 3 p.m., Make It! Beach Jar Capture the feel of summer forever with these cute little jars.

August 16 at 6 p.m., Summer Evening Film: Fences (PG-13) 133 min.

August 19 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Saturdays – String of Purls Knit/Crochet.

Children’s Programs August 8 at 3 p.m., Nifty Nature Nik-Naks Jakes Branch naturalists will show off animal skins, skulls and shells. Ages 5 and up.

August 9 at 10:30 a.m., Be a Magician Workshop - Ages 6 and up.

August 12 from 10 a.m. 1 p.m., Drop-In Craft.

August 15 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., LEGO® Challenge - Can you build it? Ages 5 and up.

August 17 at 2:30 p.m., Puppet Show Players: 5 Minute Star War Stories - Are you ready for this summer’s blockbuster hit? The OCL Puppet Show Players will be performing a puppet show based on the original Star Wars trilogy.

Get ready for non-stop action, valiant heroes, courageous heroines, dastardly villains and dutiful droids. May the Force be With You! All ages welcome.

August 17 at 7 p.m., Camping Storytime Stories & games around the campfire. Ages 5 and up.

August 21 at 6 p.m., Build a Potato Powered Light - Learn how batteries work and make a potato-powered light. Grades 3 and up. Space limited.

Family Programs August 17 at 2:30 p.m., Puppet Show Players: 5 Minute Star War Stories - Are you ready for this summer’s blockbuster hit? The OCL Puppet Show Players will be performing a puppet show based on the original Star Wars trilogy.

Get ready for non-stop action, valiant heroes, courageous heroines, dastardly villains and dutiful droids. May the Force be With You! All ages welcome.

August 19 at 2 p.m., Family Movie: Beauty and the Beast (2017) (PG) 129 min.

August 31, 9 a.m. 1 p.m., Friends of the Library Quarterly Book Sale.

Teen Programs August 7 at 6 or 7 p.m., Teen Escape Room - Can you solve the puzzle and escape before your time is up. Sign up for just one. Ages 9 – 14.

August 11 at 10:30 a.m., Teen Maker Morning - Play with new technology or create a project to take home. Ages 12 – 18.

August 14 at 6 p.m., Tween Maker Night: Exploding Boxes - Print pictures and craft a unique summer souvenir. Ages 9 – 14.

August 17 at 4:30 p.m., Teen Book Experts: Beachy Books - Discuss old favorites and new releases, talking about books we love in our beach bags.

August 18 at 3:30 p.m., Solar Eclipse Painting - Paint a solar eclipse. All materials will be provided. Please dress appropriately for a potentially messy project. Ages 12 – 18.

August 31 at 7 p.m., DIY Teen: Upcycled Earbud Cases - Use duct tape and mint containers to create a clip-on earbud case. Ages 12 – 18.

Book Discussions August 8 at 1 p.m., Toms River: A Story of Science and Salvation by Dan Fagin.

Computer Classes August 15 at 10:30 a.m., Introduction to YouTube.

August 22 at 2:30 p.m., Google® Exploration.

August 29 at 10:30 a.m., Social Media Series: Introduction to Facebook.

Philadelphia Tour & Lunch At City Tavern

WARETOWN – The Township of Ocean Recreation Department is sponsoring an “All That Glitters in Philadelphia” tour with lunch at the City Tavern on November 29.

Cost is $92 per person and a $40 deposit is required to reserve your space. The balance of $52 is due before October 28. Make checks payable to Township of Ocean Recreation. The bus leaves from the Community Center, 239 11th Street, at 12 p.m.

1st Course: Tavern Country Salad with Raspberry Shrub

Vinaigrette 2nd Course (pick one): Filet of Salmon with Béarnaise Sauce Medallions of Beef Turkey Pot Pie All 2nd course choices are served with Chef’s accompaniments of starch & vegetable of the day. Dessert, coffee and tea are included. Beer, wine and cocktails will also be available on individual guest tabs.

For more information, visit twpoceannj.gov/ notices/Philadelphia-City-Tavern-Nov-29.pdf.

TED Talks Plus Book Discussion BARNEGAT – TED Talks plus Book Discussion takes place every Friday at 2 p.m. for a 20 minute TED talk.

The talk and book discussion take place at the

Barnegat branch of the Ocean County Library, 112 Burr St. Registration is required at theoceancounty library.org.

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Southern Ocean Chamber Pop Up Meeting

SHIP BOTTOM – Touch base with your fellow members and find out what’s happening this fall as we present another Southern Ocean Chamber Pop Up Membership Meeting at 3:30 p.m. on August 9. The location chosen is 691 Mill Creek Road, Unit #8 in Stafford Township. The event features a brief program, announcements, networking and refreshments.

Find out about upcoming fall programs like our Founded in Family Forum, Holidays Redefined Shopping Roll Out, Shop Small Saturday and Southern Ocean Made Kick-Off. Save the dates for After Hours and Holiday Parties – all while checking out space available for businesses to open or expand within our region.

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In partnership with the Ocean County Board of Realtors, we have dedicated a portion of our scheduled membership meetings to take place in commercial space that is currently for sale or lease. This is a groundbreaking way to bring potential business expansion or relocation into our area by gathering key decision makers, entrepreneurs and local stakeholders to view the space. There is no cost to attend, but a suggested donation of $10 to benefit The Maximilian Foundation/ Hope Sheds Light is greatly appreciated.

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“Congratulations to this year’s NJUA scholarship recipients,” said Mary Patricia Keefe, chairperson of NJUA’s board of directors and vice president of external affairs and business support for Elizabethtown Gas. “These five students have an impressive record of academic and personal achievement, even in the face of life’s toughest challenges. We’re thrilled to help these extraordinary individuals further their education and pursue their dreams.”

The James R. Leva Scholarship Award is awarded to assist one NJUA member company employee who is employed in New Jersey or a member of their family in pursuing their higher education goals at a New Jersey junior college, college or university. The scholarship is named in honor of James R. Leva, a former Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) executive and NJUA President from 1990-1991. Leva’s professional achievements serve as a model for those who seek to advance themselves professionally through continuing education.

A one-time award of $4,000 was given to: Julia Rusak of Lanoka Harbor, daughter of New Jersey Natural Gas Project Manager Richard Rusak The Excellence in Diversity Scholarship Award is awarded to two students who are minority, female or have a disability and are pursuing a bachelor’s degree at an accredited college or university in New Jersey. The scholarship award is valued at $1,500 per academic

year per recipient, and was awarded to: Daniela Cruz of Bound Brook Kelsey Ruiz of Harrison The Trade and Vocational School Scholarship is awarded to qualified students who will be pursuing a trade or vocational degree at an accredited school in New Jersey. This year’s scholarship, valued at up to a total of $6,000 depending on the total cost of the vocational program, was given to: Justin Cianchetta of Manchester Juan Victoria Robles of Morristown “NJUA and the investor-owned utilities in New Jersey are committed to the education of our state’s future workforce,” said Andrew Hendry, NJUA President and Chief Executive Officer. “Through the generosity of NJUA member and associate member companies, we are able to support future generations by providing financial assistance to some of the New Jersey’s best, brightest and most deserving students.”

Recipients of NJUA’s 2017 scholarships awards were chosen from among 10 James R. Leva Scholarship Award applicants, 159 Excellence in Diversity applicants and 11 Trade and Vocational School Scholarship Award applicants. NJUA’s scholarship review committee selected this year’s scholarship winners based upon a number of criteria, including each students’ high level of academic excellence.

Funding for NJUA’s scholarship awards is made possible through financial support by NJUA’s member companies. NJUA scholarship applications for 2018 will be made available on NJUA’s website in January. To learn more about NJUA’s Scholarships, please visit njua.com.

Celebrate Elvis Presley At The Ocean County Library

TUCKERTON – Elvis is in the building!

He’ll be in two buildings in fact as part of a musical lecture series in August that will focus on the legendary career of Elvis Presley.

“Elvis Unplugged” will focus on Presley’s life and the historical moments that shaped our world. Each of these programs will focus on a different time in Elvis’s life.

One lecture will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 9 at the Berkeley Branch,

30 Station Road, 732-269-2144, and will explore his career during the 1960s.

Another lecture is at 6 p.m. on Monday, August 28 at the Tuckerton Branch, 380 Bay Ave., 609-296-1470, and will examine his troubled life in the 1970’s including his untimely death.

The programs are free, but registration is required. You can register by calling the branches or visiting theoceancountylibrary.org.

Live Lizards Coming To Waretown Branch Library

WARETOWN – The Ocean County Library will present “The Lizard Guys” at the Waretown Branch, 112 Main Street, at 2 p.m. on Friday, August 18.

Animal enthusiasts are invited to a live animal presentation that will educate and entertain with lizards, snakes, turtles, frogs and various insects.

The Lizard Guys welcome the audience to participate in viewing and asking questions about their animal friends.

The program is open to all ages, but registration is required. To register call the Waretown Branch at 609-693-5133 or visit theocean countylibrary.org.

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United Way Hosts Annual “Stuff The Bus” Drive For School Supplies

NEW JERSEY – United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties is holding its annual “Stuff the Bus” school supply drive at five locations throughout Monmouth and Ocean counties to meet the growing demand for school supplies needed by children throughout the community. Sponsored by J.F. Kiely Construction Co. and New Jersey Natural Gas, the drive is designed to help ensure that all children begin the school year with the tools they need to succeed.

“Providing these educational supplies helps support a child’s ability to learn while removing some of the financial burden from both parents and teachers,” says Timothy Hearne, President & CEO of United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. “Donations from the Stuff the Bus drive allow children from low-income households to focus on their assignments instead of worrying about whether they have the tools to complete them.”

Stuff the Bus events will be held at five local stores, all from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., where shoppers are invited to donate new school supplies to the drive:

Saturday, August 5 at Walmart in Brick and Walmart in Freehold.

Saturday, August 12 at Wegmans in Ocean Township, Walmart in Manahawkin and Walmart in Neptune.

In addition to providing an opportunity to donate school supplies, United Way offers volunteers a way to give their time to the drive.

Volunteers ages 12 and up are needed at the community events. Interested volunteers can register by contacting Jackie Liguori at 848206-2037 or jliguori@uwmoc.org.

For more information about the Stuff the Bus drive and United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, please visit uwmoc.org.

United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties fights for the education, health and financial stability of residents in Monmouth and Ocean counties. The organization partners with area nonprofits, businesses, schools, governments, individuals and volunteers to build initiatives that create lasting change while encouraging others to give, advocate and volunteer for the benefit of our community.

United Way Of Monmouth & Ocean Counties Raised $55K In Spring Tee-Off

FARMINGDALE – United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties (UWMOC) hosted its 20th annual Spring Tee-Off on June 26 at the Hollywood Golf Club in Deal. Over 100 golfers enjoyed a round of golf at one of New Jersey’s premier courses, as well as lunch, dinner, a 50/50 raffle, awards and the chance to win over 35 silent auction items. Thanks to the attendees and top sponsors of the event, UWMOC raised over $55,000. Those sponsors included Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation, New Jersey Natural Gas, Asbury Park Press, Deloitte, OceanFirst Bank, Tait Weller and Hackensack Meridian Health. Proceeds from the event, one of the organization’s largest fundraisers, will benefit United Way’s work in education, health and financial stability – the building blocks for a good life and the foundation for a thriving, prosperous community.

“This was the organization’s first Spring Tee-Off as a combined agency serving both Monmouth and Ocean counties, and we were happy to attract companies and individuals

from our newly expanded region to participate,” says George Destafney of OceanFirst Bank, a United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties board member and Chair of the Spring Tee-Off Committee. “These funds will go a long way in furthering the important work we’re doing in our community.”

Currently, United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties’ work in education focuses on early grade reading and summer literacy, out-of-school time, kindergarten readiness and preparing high school students to transition to college or career. The financial stability work includes supported employment for people with disabilities, food insecurity and housing instability, and the Financial Success Center in the Freehold Raceway Mall. In health, UWMOC focuses on safer kids and families, high-risk behaviors, residential support for people with disabilities, senior services, addiction and mental health and programs for adults with impaired mobility.

For more information on UWMOC’s work and how you can get involved, visit uwmoc.org.

Trip To Philadelphia Museum Of Art

WHITING – A trip to the Rodin Museum and Philadelphia Museum of Art is on Wednesday, September 27 and costs $55.

Trip includes bus transportation, drivers’

trip and admission to both museums. Lunch is on your own at the museum café. Space is limited, so contact Stefanie at 732-350-2904 for more details.

Become A Mentor OCEAN COUNTY – Big Brothers Big Sisters is looking for volunteers to commit a few hours a month to be a mentor to children in need.

There are hundreds of children with similar

interests to volunteers.

Call Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ocean County NJ to find out how to volunteer at 732-5053400 or visit bbbsoc.org/beabig.

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678)

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“I Need A Hearing Aid, But My Finances Are Tight”

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You know that you may need hearing aids, the kids are yelling at you to do something and your spouse keeps telling you to turn the television down. You are not alone in feeling that hearing aids may not be an option due to the upfront expense. Hearing aids are a great rehabilitative tool when you have the funds accessible but what if you don’t? We never want to ask our children for help because we know that they have very busy lives. So, what is your next move?

Here are some options that you may or may not have been aware of. Did you know that hearing aids are a tax deduction? Hearing aids are a medical device used for aural rehabilitation and can be claimed on your income taxes.

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will be incurring such as hearing aids.

You elect the amount needed and it is available to you thereafter. You can elect this option and have the funds taken out of your paycheck or even have a credit card that is tied to your plan depending on your health care carrier. To fi nd out more information on flex plans, contact your health care provider and ask about enrollment options. Flex plans also have certain pre tax advantages.

What about finance plans? Here at Garden State Hearing and Balance Center we offer a 12-month zero percent interest fi nancing option to all patients who would like improved hearing without any significant upfront cost. Let’s face it, sometimes the peace of mind knowing that the extra cash that you have can now be used for a true emergency is price less. Your hearing is a precious gift, so let’s not waste it.

Dr. Izzy would like to thank Dr. Tiffany Berth for contributing to this article.

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

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

American Heart Association Seeks Nominations For Shoreline Heart Walk Lifestyle Change Awards

NEW JERSEY – All across Monmouth and Ocean Counties, individuals, families and groups are deciding to live Healthy For GoodTM by making changes to their lifestyle. Starting an exercise program, reducing stress levels, incorporating better eating habits, quitting smoking and managing blood pressure and cholesterol are just a few examples of the many ways that people are getting healthy.

The American Heart Association is seeking nominations for the Shoreline Heart Walk Lifestyle Change Award, which is locally sponsored by New Jersey Natural Gas. The award recognizes people or groups who have made changes that have impacted their quality of life and improved their health. Nominations will be accepted through Friday, August 4 and winners will be recognized at the Shoreline Heart Walk on October 1 at the Asbury Park Boardwalk.

Heart Walk, locally sponsored by Hackensack Meridian Health, Coral Harbor, Mid-Atlantic Surgical Associates, RWJ Barnabas Health and VNA Health Group, is part of the American Heart Association’s new Healthy For Good movement which encourages Americans to lead healthier lives by delivering science-based

recommendations, tools, tips and motivation to build healthier behaviors. Held in more than 305 communities throughout the U.S., the Heart Walk is designed to promote healthy lifestyles while raising funds to save lives from this country’s No. 1 and No. 5 killers – heart disease and stroke.

The Healthy For Good movement is based on four pillars: Eat Smart. Add Color. Move More.

Be Well. According to the American Heart Association, less than 1 percent of Americans meet the association’s definition of ideal cardiovascular health, primarily due to poor diet. In the U.S., about two in three adults and one in three children are overweight or obese. Around 45 percent of adults are not sufficiently active to receive health benefits and about one in three adults participate in NO leisure time physical activity.

Nominations for the Lifestyle Change Award can be submitted by friends, co-workers or relatives or individuals can nominate themselves.

Please note that in order to be considered, individuals must be non-smokers or smoke-free for a minimum of six months. Nomination forms are available at ShorelineHeartWalk.org or by calling the American Heart Association at 609223-3711.

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

Alzheimer’s Is A Guessing Game

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. There are a few words that terrify people as soon as their uttered by a physician. One of them is Alzheimer’s disease. When you hear that word, it’s like time stops.

A new report has considered the fear that we have when it comes to Alzheimer’s.

Researchers evaluated 1,641 adults over the age of 50 and found that certain factors are known to increase our fear of developing Alzheimer’s, not the disease itself, but fear of getting it.

What are the three factors?

1. Stress 2. Genetics 3. Self-determined faulty memory Stewing about these factors doesn’t necessarily mean you’re going down the rabbit hole.

I worry more about you getting diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, when you don’t have it!

That’s the sad reality that happens every day! How do I know? People get smacked with labels constantly, and dropped into the sinking ship called the “medical system” that is frequently too quick to cut, poison and burn. There’s a difference between an ailing memory and Alzheimer’s disease. It’s common sense.

According to preliminary results from a new study presented recently in London, diagnosing Alzheimer’s is a guessing game.

Doctors evaluated 4,000 Medicare patients who had mild cognitive impairment or dementia, and discovered that that many of them definitively do not have Alzheimer’s!

Could you be one of those elderly people that have reduced memory function, but not actually Alzheimer’s disease? The treatment differs, you know.

The average retail price for a month supply of a popular Alzheimer’s medication is $497 of cold, hard cash. One challenge we have is that well-meaning doctors don’t even think twice about prescribing Alzheimer’s medications. Adding to the challenge, pharmaceutical companies promote the glories of said-drug, adding to the indiscriminate prescribing problem, which in my honest opinion, is already haphazard.

So unfortunately, Alzheimer’s is a guessing game. We know patients tend to have sticky clumps of beta-amyloid in their brains. You can see these using PET-scans (often not reimbursed), or via painful spinal taps. So obviously, most people do not endure these expensive or invasive procedures. They are told they have Alzehimer’s anyway, without a definitive diagnosis, often based on their poor memory recall or recent personality changes. Down the rabbit hole you go.

Some practitioners don’t think with enough compassion or they wouldn’t toss the name “Alzheimer’s” out so fast. I’ve been on the other side of this (not personally) but close enough to see how families get ruined, how lives and finances become catastrophic due to one word, perhaps mold, or Lyme, or Alzheimer’s, or “insert your disease here.”

What can be measured? Quinolinic acid (from the substrate L-tryptophan). It can be evaluated and while having high levels doesn’t equate to Alzheimer’s, it’s better than diagnosing on symptoms. We do know this compound is generated in excess in people with Alzheimer’s disease. If you’d like to read a more detailed version sign up for my newsletter at SuzyCohen.com and I’ll email it to you.

(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) ©2017 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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BlueClaws:

Continued From Page 1 and commitment to the table. We look forward to continuing the tradition of providing fun, family entertainment and exciting professional baseball for decades to come here on the Jersey Shore. I have always admired the previous BlueClaws ownership group. I thank them for working with us on this opportunity and congratulate them on 17 terrific seasons with the team.

“The BlueClaws are an established and successful franchise with a talented and committed staff.

We look forward to working together to identify ways we can make an already excellent fan base even better. We also look forward to continuing the BlueClaws’ tradition of being a strong partner in the community. We’re excited to hear from our fans and learn what they like most about coming to BlueClaws games.”

Tamashunas, a Rumson resident, said he has attended approximately 15-20 Lakewood games.

“We are local,” he said. “We have a good understanding of the importance of this franchise to the community,” he said. “My family and I have always wanted to come back. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Art is one of the more respected executives in all of minor league baseball and it has all come together. This is an opportunity we really could not pass up.”

Asked how much Shore Town Baseball paid for the BlueClaws, Matin said, “We can’t disclose that.”

Matin said there are several reasons for the purchase of Lakewood, a 6-2 loser to the Hickory (N.C) Crawdads, a Texas Rangers affiliate, in front of an announced crowd of 6,645 fans.

“We know a lot about the BlueClaws,” he said

“They are very appealing to us. The fan support is tremendous. And there is the opportunity to partner with the Phillies. There is a good strategic location from the marketing and player development standpoints.”

“I am especially excited as a Jersey Shore resident and lifelong Phillies fan to be a part of this ownership group with the BlueClaws,” Tamashunas said. “I know full well that the BlueClaws are a great asset for the Jersey Shore community and look forward to our fans and partners enjoying the BlueClaws experience in the coming years.”

“Our nearly two decades with the BlueClaws were gratifying and enjoyable in every way,” said Finley, a New Hope, Pa. resident and an attorney. “I’ve known Art Matin for a decade and with the new ownership group and the talented team of people on the staff the BlueClaws are in very capable hands. We wish the team, fans and sponsors nothing but the best.”

The BlueClaws will remain in the Phillies’ system. The two signed a new Player Development Contract last year. It will run through at least the 2020 season.

“We are thrilled to welcome Art, Bob, Bill and Shore Town Baseball to the Phillies’ family,” Philadelphia president Andy MacPhail said. “Their passion for the game is outstanding and we know they will do a great job leading the BlueClaws and supporting the Phillies, our young players and coaches. I’d also like to thank Joe Finley and the rest of the outgoing ownership group for 17 great years together in Lakewood. We would also like to express our appreciation to all the fans who have supported the team over the years.”

Chris Tafrow, a Toms River High School East graduate who began this season as Lakewood’s general manager, is employed in the marketing

department at Rutgers University. Lakewood is in search of a general manager.

“We hope to have an announcement before the end of this season,” Matin said. “We’re looking for someone who has meaningful experience in minor league baseball. We want someone who is very good with fans and sponsors and is dedicated to driving a great experience for fans and sponsors.”

There is a chance that Lakewood’s home games will be televised live.

“I don’t know,” Matin said. “It’s something we are going to look into. We will learn what it takes to make that happen.”

Matin said the ownership group will be based in Lakewood.

“We won’t have a special office,” he said. “We will use the park.”

Matin said he met with the team’s ushers Thursday night.

“I received a great vibe,” he said. “I met with as many ushers as I could and thanked them for what they do and for being a part of the team.”

Matin was previously the Chief Executive Officer of Mandaly Baseball Properties, which owned and operated nine separate franchises over its existence, including the Dayton, Oh., Dragons (Cincinnati Reds Class A), the Oklahoma City RedHawks (Houston Astros Triple A), Frisco Rough Riders (Frisco, Tx., Texas Rangers Double A), the Scranton (Pa.) Wilkes-Barre Rail Riders (Triple A), the Hagerstown, Md., Suns (Washington Nationals, South Atlantic League), the Las Vegas 51s (Los Angeles Dodgers Triple A) and the Staten Island, N.Y., Yankees (short-season Class A).

This followed a successful career in the technology industry that included senior positions

at IBM, McAfee Security, and Veritas. He also served as chairman of MiLB’s Baseball Internet Rights Company from 2010-14.

“I have been in baseball for 20 years,” Matin said.

“When I got into professional baseball, my wife said, ‘Finally a product you can understand.’ “ Luby, a Fair Haven resident, and Tamashunas are partners at Seaport Capital, a private equity firm that has a history of investing in minor league baseball through its majority ownership of Mandalay Baseball Properties.

“Not lost on us is minor league baseball’s perfect combination of affordable family entertainment and terrific professional baseball,” Matin said.

“It’s a ton of fun. We want to make sure people have a lot of fun and a terrific experience.”

Matin is a graduate of Albany, N.Y., High School where he played baseball.

“My baseball career was appropriately short,” said Matin, who graduated from the University of Rochester and the University of Chicago. “I was not very good. I played third base. I had no range and an erratic arm. I had a decent bat. I love the game. I am a lifelong fan. I have seen games in all 30 major league stadiums and my wife went with me to many of them. I have been to countless minor league stadiums.”

Matin said he has attended 5-10 Lakewood games at FirstEnergy Park.

“It is in great shape,” he said. “It has all of the amenities that parks built in the last couple of years don’t have. We want to make investments and make it better. We are looking at certain aspects of the stadium and the fan experience.

We have a long laundry list of ideas to enhance the fan experience.

“We have a lot of connecting projects. We have (BlueClaws - See Page 20)

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R.C. Shea & Assoc.

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Robert C. Shea, Esq. & Christopher R. Shea of R.C. Shea & Associates

The New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act allows for numerous benefits should you sustain an injury out of and in the course of your employment. Please allow this article to provide you with a checklist to determine whether you are receiving the appropriate benefits under the law.

Did you report your accident or injury to your employer? By statute you are provided a short period of time to actually notify your employer of the injury. The most restrictive notice requirement is applied when a hernia is alleged, as you have only forty-eight (48) hours to report this. Although other accidents and injuries allow for more leniency, as you may be entitled to medical treatment, all injuries should be reported as soon as possible.

Have you sought medical treatment? After providing notice to your employer that you have sustained an injury, you should seek medical attention immediately, should same be necessary. The longer that one waits to request medical treatment, the harder it will be to causally connect the injury to the incident at work. In addition, injuries often respond better to appropriate medical treatment provided in a reasonable time, rather than allowing the injury to worsen before attempting treatment.

Has your employer notified the workers’ compensation insurance carrier? This is important so that you are provided with a claim number to provide to medical providers to insure payment on your behalf. Also, although you provide notice to your employer, future endeavors relative to the claim will be more efficiently completed if the carrier is immediately put on notice.

Has your employer or its workers’ compensation insurance carrier provided you with a medical professional with whom to seek medical treatment?

On some occasions, the employer may indicate that you should seek treatment and bring the employer any outstanding medical bills. This is contrary to the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act and usually signifies that the carrier has not yet been notified. It is important that you understand that the employer, through its carrier, has the right to choose the physicians from whom you receive medical treatment for compensable injuries. A physician you choose, with the intention of providing bills to the employer, is not authorized and may not be recognized by the carrier in the future.

Is the physician with whom you are treating

providing you with reasonable and necessary medical treatment? It is important that you provide the au- Christopher R. Shea Esq. thorized medical professional with all of your medical complaints that are related to the compensable injury, and that all of those complaints are addressed by that physician.

Are you receiving temporary disability benefits through the workers’ compensation carrier for 70 % of your standard average weekly wage? This is required in the event that the authorized physician indicates that you are temporary totally disabled, or able to return to modified duty which can not be accommodated by your employer. Temporary disability through your employer is not the same as disability through the State and need not be applied for. In the event that you are instructed to apply for disability through the State, you are not getting the benefit as provided

by Statute.

After completion of your medical treatment and temporary disability benefits, have you received compensation for the permanent disability arising out of your compensable injury? If you have received benefits, have you contacted an attorney to determine whether these benefits are consistent with the injury and disability you sustained?

Although this checklist may not be comprehensive, it is a starting point to determine whether you are receiving the appropriate benefits under the law.

Should any of the above not be consistent with the benefits you are receiving, there are actions that may be taken by an attorney to bring your matter before the court so that the issues may be resolved.

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Ocean County Library Unveils Two Free Collectibles Databases

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library recently added two online research tools for antiques and collectibles to a growing lineup of free resources available on its website, theoceancountylibrary.org.

Maloney’s Antiques and Collectibles Directory helps users find collectors, dealers, experts, auction houses, restoration or grading services and appraisers. Information is available on thousands of categories of antiques and collectibles such as historical artifacts, ornaments, toys, glassware and more. Maloney’s Directory is available at

home, on the go and at all library locations.

Kovels is your guide to the world of antiques and collectibles. This database, accessible at any Ocean County Library location, allows unlimited access to research tools that will help you identify, date and value your collectibles. In-house users can also access Kovels’ award-winning monthly publication, “Kovels on Antiques and Collectibles,” filled with tips, hotlines, sale reports and more.

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Vendors Needed For 4th Annual Rock The Farm “Faux-Chella” Festival

SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Family and friends from all over the country will gather to experience an eclectic throwback to the greatest rock and roll of all time on September 16. The festival will feature food trucks, craft vendors, yoga, zen gardens, beer and wine tents, a VIP lounge, kid zone, and so much more. Music will play across three stages from 2 until 10 p.m. All proceeds from the festival will benefit the CFC Loud N’ Clear Foundation, an organ-

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Please make checks payable to CFC Loud N’ Clear Foundation and send to 260 Casino Drive, Farmingdale, NJ 07727. Email all company promo to ashley.regan@healingus. org with subject titled “Small Business Sponsor – Faux-Chella 17.”

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CLASSIFIEDS Auto For Sale Items For Sale Help Wanted 2001 Ford Crown Victoria LX - “V8. Auto. All power. Leather.

Alloy wheels. 80K. Black. Senior owner, Holiday City. $2,900.

732-604-2704.

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2 Bookcases - Doors on bottom. Matching desk. $700 firm.

732-716-1737.

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2002 Explorer - 4x4. Loaded, 165K. $2,995. 732-350-3146.

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Kayaks - Old Town Loon III and Wilderness. System PamLico 120. $500 each. 609-971-8740.

Bulkhead Ladder, $150.

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For Rent

Help Wanted

Crestwood Village - 55+. Non smoker. Working person. 1 car only. $950 plus utilities. Credit check. Put back woods. 609-994-8644.

(33) Affordable Properties In Ocean County CAPC, LLC - Is offering two units for rent. Three and four bedroom, single-family homes in Toms River for $1,205. These properties are restricted based on income.

Application forms can be obtained from 421 Halsey Street in Newark; between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Applications can also be obtained by emailing clients@njclf.com or our website capcnj.org/apply. All individuals and families may apply. Priority will be given to qualified Sandy impacted residents/households.

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Real Estate ADULT 55+ COMMUNITY Homestead Run - Toms River. Purchase or rental. 2 BR, 1 or 1.5 Bath. Immediate occupancy. Call 732-370-2300.

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Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot.

5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ 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) Cash Paid - For vintage saxophones and World War II military items.

E-mail: mymilitarytoys@optonline. net or call 609-581-8290.

(33) 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. (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) 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)

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 (22.50 hours a week e/o), and one RN 3-11 (16 hours a week e/o w/e). 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. (34) FT/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. Excellent benefit package for Full Time employees. Stop in today to learn more.

Weekend commitment positions on all 3-11/11-7 Special weekend rates of $14 - $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) 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) Full or Part Time Laborer/Apprentice - In Jackson. Will train.

Benefits available for full time employees. Call 732-928-2100.

(34) Full Time Teller/Pawn Clerk Ocean Check Cashing, 970 Route 166 Toms River, NJ. 732-2442814. 45 hours plus per week, includes every Saturday. Duties are as follows: banking experience, have knowledge of verifying and identifying fraud, good customer service skills, good communication skills, cash handling experience, knowledge of filing SARS/CTRS, retention, knowledge of Ebay. Good starting salary. Paid vacation. Some cross selling a plus. Please send resume to michalvv@aol.com.

(35) Teacher- FT - Pre-Kindergarten. Brick Child Care Center. Call 732 458-2100.

(36) Community Resource Center Driver Wanted for Mental Health Agency in Brick. Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. - 9 a.m.; 2:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Candidate must have valid NJ driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Please call 732-255-9102, ext. 4. (35) Personal Care Assistant - Full Time with benefits to help our assisted living residents with laundry, bed making, and meals. Hours 11 a.m.

– 7 p.m. and includes e/o weekend.

Rate is $9/hour. Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (32) Part Time - Jackson helper/apprentice. Working papers require for 17 & under. Call 732-928-2100. (34) Teacher - FT- Two’s. Brick Child Care Center. Call 732 458-2100. (36)

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Brick Child Care Center. Call 732 458-2100.

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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) 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) Live-in Caregiver - With 20 years experience. Seeking employment to care for elderly, to do cooking, shower, medication and cleaning. Excellent references.

Call Nelly 732-853-2386.

(30) 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. (35) Need A Ride - Airports, cruise, A.C., doctors. Save $$$. Senior discounts.

Tom. Save ad. 551-427-0227. (39) 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) Interior and Exterior Painting – Insured all calls returned.

References available. Free estimates. Lic # VH4548900. Tommy call 609-661-1657. (34) Do You Need Someone - To take care of your loved one in the evenings Monday through Friday?

Call Janet 732-409-7794 (Howell, Freehold and Jackson).

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

(33) 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. (t/n) Nice Polish Lady - Can take care of elderly. Available days. Have car for shopping, doctor visits.

20 years experience. Call Krystyna 973-568-0714.

(34) Buy Direct Flooring - Laminates, luxury Vinyl $2.65’ installed, plush, berber $1.65’ installed, quality remnants, hardwood. Owner installed. County #2006052978. 732-504-9286. (36)

Services Don Carnevale Painting - Specializing interiors. Very neat.

Special senior discounts. Reasonable, affordable, insured. References. Low spring rates. License #13VH3846900. 732-899-4470 or (34) 732-814-4851. Thank you.

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.

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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)

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.

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Autobody Work - $99 any dent big or small, professionally done. We come to you. Serving Ocean and Monmouth counties. 347-744-7409. (t/n) Daycare Provider - With 20 years experience. Excellent references. Looking to care for infant in her Howell home. Rt. 9-Adelphia Road. 732-905-1457. (36)

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23 Take for granted 24 Neptune’s domain 25 White lie 28 Fillable flatbreads 31 Ultimatum words 33 “__ as directed” 36 Photo caption for Chris with a sandwich bun?

38 Headlights-in-fog effect 40 Put on television 41 Film spool 42 Photo caption for NFL Hall of Famer Sam with a pastry shell?

47 Farm pen 48 Joins 49 Uncomplaining type 51 Chewie’s shipmate 52 Like many a morning coffee: Abbr.

54 Fake 58 Photo caption for Kevin with his Easter basket?

61 Jeweler’s unit 64 Fat used in baking

65 Bellini’s “Casta diva,” e.g.

66 Love 67 Not busy 68 Become softened by cuteness 69 Study aids 70 Whole bunch 71 Canonized mlles.

Down 1 Greek marketplace 2 Jazzman Armstrong 3 Spinal column components 4 Poker dealer’s request 5 Characterized by 6 Material for some castles 7 Supercilious sort 8 Runs out of gas

9 “The Natural” author Malamud 10 Luau keepsakes 11 1040-reviewing org.

12 __ score 13 Path to enlightenment 21 “The Kite Runner” boy 22 Really long time 25 Arctic ice phenomena 26 Land in a river 27 Beer __ 29 Military sch.

30 Decides not to go to 32 Goof up 33 “Yep” 34 Steamy setting 35 Pixielike 37 Stuck in __ 39 Many a time, poetically

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45 Word seen on cornerstones 46 Come across 50 Bath & Body Works products 53 Plays a round 55 Everglades wader 56 Physically well-coordinated 57 Exams for legal wannabes, for short 58 Like floors without rugs 59 Pusher catcher 60 Vicinity 61 Item in a food drive donation 62 Brouhaha 63 Go bad

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Continued From Page 16 the opportunity to learn more from the fan base and stakeholders of the team. Some fans may say we need new picnic tables. Other fans might say we need a new Kids Zone.”

Tamashunas graduated from Holmdel High School, competing in baseball and boys soccer for the Hornets. He resided in Middletown and worked in New York City.

“Holmdel is where my baseball career ended,” he said with a smile.

The SAL, which utilizes a split-season format, marks the first full professional season for the majority of its players. The Phillies supply Lakewood with its players, manager, coaches, strength and conditioning staff and the medical staff.

Philadelphia pays their salaries. Lakewood won the league title in 2006, 2009 and 2010.

Numerous major league players have come through Lakewood. They include former Philadelphia stars Cole Hamels and Ryan Howard, former Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz, New York Mets catcher Travis d’Arnaud and Toronto Blue Jays pitcher J.A. Happ.

The BlueClaws entered the game with a 14-18 record during the second half the season. They were 54-48 overall. They narrowly missed out on a playoff berth during the first half of the season.

Matin said the ownership group’s top priority is providing top entertainment in a family oriented atmosphere.

“Winning is an added bonus,” he said. “We don’t have one iota of control in terms of whether the team wins. Dayton holds the record for consecutive sellouts in all of professional sports. It set the record of 815 in 2011 and the streak is still alive.

It set the record despite not being very good on the field. It’s much more about the family atmosphere, the food, the fan experience, the parents, the grandparents and the kids. There is something for everyone in minor league baseball.”

7 Million Tickets Sold Rob Merten, 17, of Clark, saw Lakewood play at the stadium for the first time on July 27. His visit was more than just a memory for him. It was an entry into the team’s history books. He was named the team’s seven millionth fan.

“It’s pretty cool, pretty exciting,” said Merten, the 222nd fan to enter the stadium at FirstEnergy Park. It was for a regular-season home game.

“I was walking in and I had no idea it was happening. All of a sudden, everyone is yelling and cheering and taking my picture. Plus, it’s a milestone for the team and it’s pretty cool to be a part of that.”

Merten’s father, Robert, said the family attend-

ed the game for a corporate event with Service Corporation International. The family viewed the game from a private box behind home plate and from a picnic area. Other family members on hand were Rob Merten’s sister, Amanda, and Robert Merten’s wife, Donna.

“We see them (team workers) with a megaphone and we have no clue what’s going on,” Robert Merten said. “I see them counting down the fans and I said, ‘This could be us.’ I was only here one other time when a nephew, Tom LaTorre, played in a game involving his traveling team.”

“I did not really know what was happening until I walked through,” Rob Merten said. “My father was sure it was going to be him, but it ended up being me.”

Rob Merten, a rising senior at Arthur L. Johnson High School in Clark, received Lakewood tickets and a personal parking spot for the 2018 home season, a team item signed by Lakewood players, a seven-millionth fan Lakewood jersey and waiter-waitress service Thursday night. He threw out the ceremonial first pitch Thursday night. He wore the jersey and a smile Thursday night.

“I kept hearing someone shouting, ‘30 (seconds left), 25 (seconds) left,’ “ he said. “I walked through the gate and everyone was asking me my name and taking my picture. I have never won anything big in my life.”

Rob Merten, a New York Yankees fan, said he enjoyed the game and the experience.

“It looks like they are doing pretty well in terms of them playing,” said Rob Merten, who competes in boys lacrosse, boys swimming, cross country and track in high school. “Nothing really needs to change. I had the classic feeling of sitting down, watching the game and eating hot dogs. There is nothing that I would want the ownership to change.”

Lakewood is the fastest team in New Jersey and SAL history to attract seven millions fans to regular-season home games. The team has attracted 228,392 fans to FirstEnergy Park this year. The team has attracted 7,006,423 fans since coming to Lakewood, which has led New Jersey and the SAL in attendance each year since its 2001 inception.

“Seven million is very exciting,” Matin said. “I feel it’s very cool. It’s a big number. The team is extremely well run. It was real exciting to watch that young man come through the gate.”

FirstEnergy Park has played host to numerous community, entertainment and youth baseball events.

“We will continue to use the stadium as fully as we can for community organizations,” Matin said. “We want to provide entertainment and youth baseball events.”

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Author & Healing Medium Anysia Marcell Kiel Visits OCL

OCEAN COUNTY – Published author and Ocean County resident Anysia Marcell Kiel will be visiting 14 branches of the Ocean County Library to promote her new book, “Discovering the Healer Within.”

While many people are likely familiar with psychic mediums who do readings, few know about healing mediums who teach you how to clear illnesses and ailments in a noninvasive, peaceful way.

Kiel guides you on a journey to awaken powerful healing abilities within yourself though her remarkable life stories and client sessions.

Her book discussion will be followed

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Kiel will appear on the following dates and branches: Toms River Branch, 101 Washington Street; 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 17: 732-349-6200.

Manchester Branch, 21 Colonial Drive, 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 31: 732-6577600.

Brick Branch, 301 Chambers Road, 2 p.m. on Thursday, September 9: 732477-4513.

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Berkeley Branch, 30 Station Road, 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 20: 732269-2144.

Point Pleasant Beach Branch, 710 McLean Ave., 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 30: 732-892-4575.

Long Beach Island, 217 South Central Ave., 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 4: 609-494-2480.

Upper Shores Branch, 112 Jersey City Ave. in Lavallette at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 7: 732-793-3996.

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Point Pleasant Borough Branch, 834 Beaver Dam Road, 6 p.m. on Thursday, November 16: 732-295-1555 These programs are free, but registration is required. To register, call the branch or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events.

Understanding Shoulder Replacement Surgery By: Kimberly Salvato, DPT, Manchester Physical Therapist

TOTAL SHOULDER REPLACEMENT The total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) was first performed in the United States in the 1950’s. According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, about 53,000 people in the U.S. have their shoulder replaced each year. This compares to more than 900,000 Americans a year who have knee and hip replacements. The main goal of shoulder replacement surgery is to decrease pain, while also increasing mobility, strength, and function in order to help the patient return to normal life.

ANATOMY OF THE SHOULDER (GLENOHUMERAL JOINT) The shoulder is made up of three bones: the humerus (upper arm bone), the scapula (shoulder blade), and the clavicle (collar bone). Much like a ball and socket joint, the head of the humerus (the ball) fits into the socket of the scapula, called the glenoid cavity; this makes up the glenohumeral joint. The second portion of the shoulder is called the rotator cuff, and is made up of four muscles (supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis). These muscles aid in holding the head of the humerus into the glenoid cavity during shoulder elevation, so partial dislocation (subluxation) does not occur.

WHO NEEDS A TOTAL SHOULDER REPLACEMENT? Increased shoulder pain can be debilitating, and can significantly impact one’s quality of life. Patients with progressing shoulder pathology, persistent pain, and loss of function, benefit from a total shoulder replacement.

These pathologies include: • Advanced osteoarthritis (OA) • Rheumatoid arthritis • Disease of the rotator cuff • Osteonecrosis • Fractures of the humeral head Advanced OA, is the most common reason to have surgery. Patients frequently hear the term “bone on bone” which means there has been a significant deterioration of the normal smooth cartilage that lines the joint. Smooth cartilage is important because it allows the ball and socket to glide against one another during movement. Surgical management is considered

when conservative treatment, such as rehabilitation, corticosteroid injection, anti-inflammatory medication, and pain medication (analgesics) fail to provide relief.

IS A TOTAL SHOULDER REPLACEMENT RIGHT FOR YOU? The decision to have shoulder replacement surgery should be a mutual decision between you, your family, your family physician, and your orthopedic surgeon. As mentioned above, if conservative treatment was performed without relief of symptoms, then shoulder replacement surgery can be a great option to help increase your functional independence, and regain your quality of life.

SHOULDER REPLACEMENT OPTIONS: TOTAL V. REVERSE SHOULDER REPLACEMENT • Total shoulder replacement: TSA is a surgical procedure that replaces the damaged glenohumeral joint with artificial components called prosthesis.

Typically, the head of the humerus, and the glenoid cavity are both replaced. The damaged humeral head is replaced with a metal ball and stem, which is placed into the shaft of the humerus. The glenoid cavity is replaced with a new smooth plastic surface.

• Reverse shoulder replacement: If you have severe rotator cuff damage or a complete rotator cuff tear then a reverse total shoulder replacement might be better for you as a total shoulder replacement could still leave you with pain, and the inability to lift your arm above shoulder level.

In a reverse total shoulder replacement, the socket and metal ball are switched. The metal ball replaces the shoulder socket and a plastic socket is attached where the head of the humerus was. In addition, due to the irreparable damage to the rotator cuff, the deltoid muscle now becomes the primary mover during shoulder elevation.

HOW PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP AFTER SURGERY Although results of a TSA vary from patient to patient depending upon the underlying diagnosis, the results of having TSA are very satisfactory. Physical therapy after a TSA has a large success rate because the procedure involves soft tissue reconstruction of ligaments, muscles, and tendons.

Physical therapists are well educated in the precautions and post-surgical care following a TSA in order to increase overall functional activity. The primary goal of shoulder replacement surgery is pain relief, with along with the benefit of restoring motion and strength in order to return to sport or other recreational activities. Patients are permitted to use their hand, and wrist soon after surgery, and their elbow and shoulder approximately six weeks after surgery for light activity. Unrestricted, active use of the arm may begin as early as eight weeks after surgery. It is important to realize that patients typically will not be pain free until about 6-12 months after surgery. After one year, 95% of TSA patients enjoy pain-free function, which enables them to exercise the shoulder and return to the activities they enjoy.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of august 5 - august 11

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Sometimes you want what you want when you want it. You may insist on having your own way despite the appearance of being illogical. Don’t buck the system or swim against the currents and the tides in the week ahead.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Your focus in the week to come may be on getting things done by dealing with groups of people. You may find it easy to be inspired by your partner’s dynamic dreams just don’t forget to pay attention to the details.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You don’t need to promise someone the moon and the stars. In the week to come it isn’t necessary to bend over backwards to please a special someone. Be content to be admired and adored for just being yourself.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Open the windows for a breath of fresh air. This is a good week to escape from people or situations that have stifled your happiness. You could receive a great deal of attention from others due to a new toy or interest.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You are quick to grasp concepts before you float on to a new one. By embracing inspiring ideas you can plow your way through things that normally make you impatient.

Keep edginess under control in the week ahead.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Facing reality still leaves a lot to the imagination. Your down to earth nature may be uplifted by new friends and fantasies as this week passes by. New social contacts encourage you to enjoy a more serene and sociable mood.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Play with the

cards in your hand. You may be challenged in the week ahead when you are dealt some wild cards.

Find inspiration by appreciating the people or things within walking distance or in the local community.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Sheep enjoy the presence of a sheepherder. You might be intrigued by an offer to join a group or organization in the week ahead. New friends may inspire you to try something that may become a fascinating and passionate pastime.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Delay your pleasures and pleasures may be heightened. The flames of love may act as a pilot light until you meet a deadline or complete a project. Remain focused on honoring your commitments in the week ahead.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): It takes two to tango. Working with a friend or in a group setting can help you shine even if you don’t have a dance floor handy. Ask for assistance with a project or popularize your cause as the week unfolds.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Count your change twice, and then count it again. In the week ahead your assets may shrink through no fault of your own, but you are especially prone to carelessness about your possessions and mat lose some pennies.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Distance provides a more objective view. Stand back from a relationship so that emotional issues do not undermine basic trust and attunement.

Avoid letting suspicions or doubts cloud your judgment this week.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen In The Raw: Try A Dish That Highlights Fresh Fish At Its Finest

By Wolfgang Puck

In my early years as a chef, one of the most basic, and best, lessons I learned was to taste ingredients raw. Experiencing even a little bit of food in its uncooked state is a perfect way to get a sense of its flavors and textures, so you’ll always keep in mind the inherent qualities you want to highlight in the finished dish.

Sometimes, taking that initial raw taste might also inspire you not to cook a particular ingredient at all, or to cook it only briefly. That is certainly the case with many kinds of seafood, which over the past couple of decades many people have learned to enjoy raw or very lightly seared.

Just a few decades ago, food lovers in western countries might still have been wary of eating raw seafood - apart, of course, from longtime traditional specialties like raw oysters and cold-smoked salmon or lox. But the rising popularity of sushi dramatically changed people’s attitudes and also made people more receptive to other styles of raw or barely cooked premium fresh seafood, such as the citrus-marinated ceviche served in Latin American countries or the crudo (literally, “raw”) of Italy.

Such raw seafood specialties make wonderful summertime appetizers. Cool, light and refreshing, they’re perfect to serve as a first course or light lunchtime main dish.

Take, for example, my recipe for seared salmon and sea bass crudo with avocado.

Inspired by casual dishes I observed and prepared myself as a young chef working in the South of France and Monaco, this recipe relies upon the freshest, finest raw fish fillets you can find. Fortunately, many markets today sell such seafood labeled as “sushi grade” to indicate that it’s of the highest standard suitable for serving and eating raw. Of course, you should also let your eyes and nose confirm that the fillets are in perfect condition, looking firm and bright in color with no aromas other than a fresh clean scent of the sea.

My recipe gives you the option of preparing the fish either in its most pristine raw state or, if you or your guests might prefer just a hint of cooking, searing the fillets lightly first. Either way, the fish is then cut into thin slices that are briefly marinated with a simple dressing of olive oil and citrus juice or vinegar, the acidity of which firms it up a bit just as light cooking would. Draped over thin wedges of avocado and garnished with fresh herbs, the crudo makes a beautiful presentation

as refreshing to look at as it is to eat.

I hope you’ll try this recipe soon, and discover for yourself the pleasures of the freshest seafood in its most pristine state.

SEARED SALMON AND SEA BASS CRUDO WITH AVOCADO Serves 6 9 ounces (280 g) absolutely fresh sushi-grade salmon fillet, skin removed 9 ounces (280 g) absolutely fresh sushi-grade sea bass fillet, skin removed 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra if searing the fish 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, lemon juice or good-quality Champagne vinegar Fine sea salt Freshly ground black pepper 3 ripe but slightly firm Hass-style avocados 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives or tarragon 3 lemons, thinly sliced, seeds removed If you plan to sear the fish, first heat a nonstick skillet large enough to hold both pieces of fish over high heat. Drizzle in a very thin coating of olive oil and, when the oil is hot enough to flow freely in the pan and just beginning to give off the slightly wisps of smoke, add the 2 fish fillets and cook them on both large sides for about 1 minute per side, just until seared brown, turn them carefully with tongs.

Transfer the fish fillets, whether seared or raw, to a clean cutting board. With a very sharp chef’s knife, cut each fillet diagonally at a 45-degree angle into 6 paper-thin slices, as you would slice smoked salmon.

Arrange the fish slices without overlapping on a large platter.

In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, salt and pepper. Drizzle this dressing over the fish. Loosely cover the platter and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Halve and pit the avocados. With a large metal spoon, keeping its edge against the inside of an avocado half’s skin, carefully scoop out the flesh in a single piece from each avocado half. Place the avocado halves cut side down on a clean cutting board. Use a sharp knife to cut each half lengthwise into 8 thin, crescent-shaped wedges.

Arrange 4 avocado slices on each of 4 chilled serving plates. Drape a slice each of salmon and sea bass on top of the avocado on each plate. Sprinkle with chives or tarragon, garnish with lemon slices, and serve immediately.

(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2017 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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