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Residents Speak Out Against County Waste Station

By Sara Grillo HOWELL – Six residents spoke out at a recent council meeting about the proposed waste transfer station that the county is proposing to build at the intersection of Randolph Road and County Road 547, most of them living in close proximity to where the facility would be built.

The solid waste transfer station would be engineered to accept 1,500 tons of waste per day of bulky clean-up debris and bulky construction debris, ac-

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cording to a notice published by the county.

Improvements would need to be made to the intersection of Randolph Road and County Road 547, which include adding a traffic signal.

“The county role in this is that they update their solid waste plan,” said Deput y Mayor Robert Nicastro during the meeting.

A public hearing on the facility was supposed to be held back on July 27 at a Freeholders meeting, but (Waste - See Page 5)

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–Photos courtesy MCSPCA (Clockwise from left) Volunteer Mike Flynn and Police Chief Ross Licitra unload over 70 rescued dogs into the Monmouth County SPCA facility. Volunteer Kathy Klsieiwicz holds a dog while MCSPCA staff and volunteers work to unload rescued dogs. Volunteers from The Sato Project help unload rescued dogs.

By Sara Grillo EATONTOWN – The Mon mout h C ou nt y SPCA had a late night

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Ovarian Cancer: Who Is Really At Risk?

By Sara Grillo NEW JERSEY – Ovarian cancer will take the lives of over 14,000 women this year, and over 22,000 women will be diagnosed with the disease, according to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition.

But even though that adds up to one in 75

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offloading more than 70 dogs from trucks. Dogs that would otherwise have faced euthanasia.

women being diagnosed within her lifetime, it’s important to take a deeper look at the disease, its symptoms, risk factors, treatment – and most of all – its elusiveness.

September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, which was declared by President (Cancer - See Page 4)

Capital To The Coast Trail Gains Followers

By Sara Grillo HOWELL – If you’ve ever wondered whether or not a trail could connect the state capital on the west side of the state all the way to the beach, the answer is – it can.

The Friends of the Capital to the Coast Trail recently held a meeting to put legs on their project to do just that: build a 55-mile-long multi-use trail that would run from the City of Trenton to the Borough of Manasquan.

Over 45 people representing seven communities attended the meeting, held on a bright and sunny August morning in the Administration Building of Allaire State Park.

Fred Lockenmeyer gave those in attendance a (Trail - See Page 10)

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Cancer:

Continued From Page 1 Barack Obama in 2015. The official White House proclamation describes the disease as being difficult to detect, but that by recognizing the warning signs, women can increase their likelihood of detecting ovarian cancer in its early stages, when it’s more responsive to treatment.

According to Karim ElSahwi, MD, FACOG, FACS, gynecologic oncologist with Hackensack Meridian Health, awareness is key.

“75 percent of ovarian cancer is detected at a late stage, meaning stage 3 or 4. However there are signs and symptoms that are usually, at least initially, either overlooked by the patient or misinterpreted by the physician because they are very nonspecific and vague,” he said.

Those symptoms include frequent urination, abdominal pain, bloating or other gastrointestinal issues. Dr. ElSahwi said that by the time a patient presents their symptoms to him, they’ve already been through the gamut of seeing a gastroenterologist and urologist. Even an annual

gynecological exam and Pap smear won’t detect the disease.

“The best we can do is alert the public and general practitioners of those signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer,” he said.

That being said, there’s a big difference between the general population and those at high risk for contracting the disease.

High risk patients typically have a diagnosis of Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome (HBOC), which means there are multiple cases of breast or ovarian cancer on the same side of the family.

Dr. ElSahwi said this is also known as mutations in the person’s BRCA, which stands for breast cancer susceptibility gene.

Women of Jewish and Icelandic descent are more susceptible to the disease as well.

“Whenever you talk about early detection or screening for ovarian cancer you have to make that distinction – are you talking about the general public or are you talking about people with genetic mutations.”

The general population has about a 1.2 to 1.5 percent risk of being diagnosed with ovarian cancer, while for women at high risk, the ratio jumps 20 to 50 percent. Dr. ElSahwi said he sees about 40 to 50 cases

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of ovarian cancer a year between him and his partner.

The average age of diagnosis in the general population is around 60, but in the high risk population, the age of diagnosis is a decade earlier.

Dr. ElSahwi said there are a couple of tests like an ultrasound and blood test that can be done on people at high risk, those who have family histories of breast or ovarian cancer, but that the data is not very robust.

“Most of the screening studies are directed towards high risk people because of how difficult it is to screen for ovarian cancer.”

Treatment is two-fold, surgery and chemotherapy, but not necessarily in that order. Dr. ElSahwi said the surgery to remove a cancerous mass is usually performed fi rst, and then followed up with chemo. But if the patient is an operative risk, chemo may start before surgery, and then continue again after. In some cases of stage 4 ovarian cancer, the only options that remain are chemo and hospice.

Chemotherapy can achieve initial remission in 80 percent of patients, but unfortunately, it will recur in about 75 percent. He said in March and April, the FDA approved two new drugs based on their good performance and targeting of specific mutations in the tumor.

Dr. ElSahwi said that people can sometimes be skeptical of clinical trials, but that they would be well advised to take

advantage of them, since they use newer molecules. They should also listen to news about new maintenance drugs, as they might offer a longer remission. These clinical trials and newer treatments don’t replace the gold standard of care, they’re merely added to it, or started after the gold standard of care has been completed.

Hope For Treatment While Dr. ElSahwi said he feels awareness for the disease has gotten better in the past couple of years, and that more people are talking about ovarian cancer, where he sees it coming from most is pharmaceutical companies. His hope is that pharma will use its power to not only push marketing for drugs, but also partner with physicians to get other messages out to the public, such as awareness about early signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer, newer and more targeted therapies and treatment options, and information about clinical trials that test for newer molecules.

“Pharmaceuticals are typically the best people to advertise and they typically actually resonate better than any community service or any healthcare system can – it’s just the nature unfortunately of our medical environment right now.”

“In a practical sense I think that would work in a more efficient way than either healthcare systems, doctors or the government has been successful at,” he said. “That would be a very beneficial partnership.”

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Continued From Page 1 organization that focuses its efforts on saving the thousands of stray dogs in Puerto Rico, a place where 90 percent of the animals that enter the shelter system do not survive. Sato teamed up with both The Humane Society of the United States and Wings of Hope to fly a total of 200 dogs to the U.S. on two planes. The dogs will be taken to shelters across the east coast and placed for adoption.

“We’re happy to be a landing point for the rescued dogs from Puerto Rico and the Sato Project,” said Ross Licitra, Chief of Police and Executive Director at the Monmouth County SPCA. “We’ve always had great success in adopting out Sato dogs and have received nothing but support from our surrounding communities when participating in these types of efforts. We believe all animals deserve a second chance and we’re proud to support animal rescue in all capacities.”

Volunteers from Animal Rescue Fund of East Hampton, Animal Haven of New York City and The Sato Project were on hand to help with the late night/early morning dog delivery, and the Monmouth County Freeholders and Highway Department donated floodlights ahead of the drop-off so everyone could see after dark. Wegmans of Ocean also donated $150 in dog food for the new arrivals.

Some of the 70 dogs that arrived this morning at the MCSPCA’s Eatontown facility will stay there, but others will be sent to three other local rescue organizations. The

–Photo courtesy MCSPCA Volunteer Mike Flynn holds a dog while MCSPCA staff and volunteers work to unload rescued dogs. dogs will need to undergo medical and behavioral assessments before they are placed up for adoption, which should be in about a few weeks.

For more information on how to adopt one of the dogs, email adoptions@monmouth countyspca.org or call 732-542-5962.

The Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was founded in 1945 to care for the community’s homeless, neglected and abused animals, and in 2016 the organization cared for over 4,000 animals.

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Continued From Page 1 the hearing was canceled. Monmouth County spokeswoman Jennifer Nelson had said it was because they had not received unifying agreement from Howell officials.

Mayor Theresa Berger had penned a letter to be read at that meeting opposing the waste transfer station, and Deputy Mayor Robert Nicastro and Councilman Robert Walsh said they were in attendance before the hearing was canceled, prepared to voice their opposition as well.

Although Mayor Berger and councilmembers made it clear at the recent council meeting that the facility lies in the hands of Monmouth County and the State Department of Environmental Protection, residents who spoke seemed more concerned with the lack of notice they were given.

Eve Ostrowicki lives on Alexander Avenue, a quarter mile away from where the station would be built.

“I’m here to proclaim my dissatisfaction with our elected officials because this is the first time I’m hearing about this station, which is in close proximity to where I live,” she said.

She pointed out pollution, noise, traffic in the area, and rumors she had heard about 300 trucks moving in and out of the facility.

Director of Community Development Jim Herrman said that there have been multiple meetings about the facility at the Solid Waste Advisory Council held at the Reclamation Facility in Tinton Falls over the past eight months, but that people aren’t really aware of what that council even is.

“People don’t really understand what the Solid Waste Advisory is and what they do,” he said. “If you don’t know what you’re looking for, you might not know what these are.”

Herrman also pointed out that the state is only required to send written notice of the proposed facility to people living within 200 feet, which is why Ostrowicki was not alerted.

Leon Pflaster, who owns all the property on Randolph Road, including Arnold Steel that employs over 50 people, was also not alerted.

“I am within 200 feet and I did not receive a notice. I have a tenant on my property who also lives within 200 feet, a separate address at 59 Randolph Road, and he did not receive any notice.”

Instead, he said he found out about the

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The streets in the area, he said, are already constantly flooded with water after every rainfall and with dirt on dry days; with piles of mulch and dirt everywhere, as there’s no fences, barriers or proper drainage systems for the facility as it is, which is currently being used as a recycling center.

After doing some of his own calculations, Pflaster said his company transports about 800 loads of steel in and out of the facility all year. The solid waste transfer site, he said, would transport double that amount just in one week.

“We’re all for industrialization on our street, we have no problem with that, but it’s got to be the right kind of project, the right kind of industrialization,” he said.

Brandon Reo lives on Brook Road, between Oak Glen Road and Allenwood-Lakewood Road, what he called the “crosshairs” of all the traffic and trucks that come from Squankum Road over to East County Line Road, or down Arnold Boulevard and up Allenwood-Lakewood Road.

“The people impacted should have been notified,” he said.

Another resident who works at Middle School South said she lives a half mile away from the site, and that it’s her main transportation route to school every day.

Right now it takes her 10 minutes to travel only four miles, and she can’t imagine what it will be like if the site is built, with all the added truck traffic.

Herrman pointed out that the transfer facility will be used to sort construction debris and is not a garbage dump.

“Everything has to be tipped inside the building,” he said, pointing out that it will be a high building, where everything is sorted inside into piles and put onto tractor trailers with loaders while still inside the building.

Mayor Berger asked officials to put the address of the Solid Waste Advisory Council on the township’s website so residents can write letters voicing their opposition, which has since been added to the site’s main page twp.howell.nj.us under “News.”

The address is Solid Waste Advisory Council, Monmouth County Reclamation Center, 6000 Asbury Avenue, Tinton Falls, NJ 07753, Attn: Stuart A. Newman, Solid Waste Coordinator.

Howell officials requested that any future meetings about the solid waste transfer station be held in Howell Township moving forward.

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Letters To The Editor Withdrawal From Barnegat Committee Race I wanted to take this opportunity to announce that I have withdrawn my name as a Democratic candidate for Bar negat Tow nship Committee. My name on the ballot is being replaced

by Paul Whitcraft, an extremely qualified candidate who adds much value to our Democratic ticket.

There has been much chatter about this, and I wanted to set the record straight. As the Democratic Municipal Chair and as a long-time Barnegat resident and activist in the political arena, I have been fighting for such issues as: affordable healthcare; equal rights and opportunities for all (from the workplace to the ballot box); a healthy economy stemming from economic justice policies; and measures to mitigate the negative impact of climate change. It goes without saying that I have been outspoken i n Ba r negat about the numerous issues which affect our Barnegat residents – chief among them, the tremendous increases in our taxes. That’s why, with my f inancial background, I thought that I could make a difference in Barnegat.

However, after witnessing the incompetent and unstable governing going on in the White House and our “do-nothing Congress,” I feel my political activism needs to be directed toward electing Democratic congressional representatives in NJ, especially in the competitive races in the third and fourth congressional districts. I feel comfortable in this switch because we were successful in securing Paul Whitcraft as a replacement.

This doesn’t diminish the importance of our local race in Barnegat or mean that I won’t be involved in our 2017 election. Many of the issues we Democrats ran on last year are still

Letters To The very relevant, such as our for you? WeEditor have those businesses, but it has other out-of-control taxes, the irresponsible spending of taxpayer dollars and the absolute need for a forensic audit. These issues will require a tremendous amount of time and research–time for which in 2018 I would be torn to split between the town’s issues and our country’s issues.

As it pertains to our new ticket, I couldn’t be more delighted with our Barnegat Democratic candidates for Township Committee, Paul Whitcraft and Dan Ward. It is a strong ticket consisting of two professional candidates concerned with the issues important to Barnegat’s residents. To support the campaign go to wardandwhitcraft.com.

Paul Whitcraft joins Dan Ward on the Democratic ticket in their campaign to unseat the Republican i ncu mbent s. W h itcr af t holds a degree from Drexel University and has had a long and prestigious career in the special metals industry, holding leadership roles in companies and professional organizations.

He is married to Cyndi, his wife of 33 years and they have th ree g row n daughters. Dan Ward is an adjunct professor at Ocean County College and holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Stevens Institute of Technology and an MS from Illinois Institute of Technology. He grew up in Barnegat and attended Southern Regional HS. Marianne Clemente Barnegat

A Vote For Trump For all you people out t here who voted for Trump: We had heard it expressed many times previously that even though “He is not a politician, he will surround himself with smar t and experienced people to advise him.”

How’s that working out

same “smart” people like Manaforte, Kelly, Spicer, Priebus, Scaramucci and Bannon who surrounded Tr u m p a n d h ave b e e n kicked to the curb (and rightfully so).

Now we have the President himself, whose mental health is in ser ious question. I fear for our future and the future of our country. We must all make better choices.

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When Buying For Back To School, Buy Local Schools are getting ready to open and students from kindergarten to high school will be looking for the latest fashions, sneakers, backpacks and school supplies for the start of the new year.

The perfect place to shop for back-to-school is right here in Ocean County. Our numerous small businesses and malls offer the latest and best items for young children and teenagers.

I have often spoken about the importance of our Buy in Ocean County initiative, especially around the holidays.

Nevertheless, Buy in Ocean County is important all year long, including back-toschool time.

There are so many advantages to shopping local. Numerous well-stocked stores with helpful salespeople are only minutes away from any of our 33 towns.

Our local businesses offer everything from that perfect lunchbox for the first day of first grade to a new laptop for a student heading off to college.

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When you buy local, you are protected against fraud.

Both our county and state agencies have much more power when dealing with a local business complaint.

For example, if a computer bought locally does not work and a customer has a problem returning it, the Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs can help.

However, there is little the department can do if an item is purchased online.

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Many times, catalog and online offers can seem cheaper, but don’t forget to add in the shipping costs.

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When you buy local you are supporting your neighbors.

Our business community is a vital part of Ocean County.

Local businesses also donate to local charities and give back to their communities, something that cannot be said about most catalog and online firms.

As Chairman of the Ocean County Department of Business Development and Tourism, I encourage all of our residents to see what our local stores have to offer.

With our many Mom & Pop businesses, chain stores, malls and outlet stores, everything you need for back to school is located right here at our doorstep.

Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari Toms River

C ORRECTION In a previous article about the Pinelands Commission and the Southern Reliability Link, D’Arcy Rohan Green was referred to as a member of the board of directors of Save Barnegat Bay. She is a former board member. We apologize for the error.

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Bartley Healthcare Announces Most Recent 5-Star Rating

JACKSON – The high quality of the services and care provided by Bartley Healthcare Nursing and Rehabilitation has again been recognized by the Federal Government’s Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as a 5-star skilled nursing facility in the CMS Overall, Quality Measures and Inspections categories. CMS created the Five-Star Quality Rating System to help consumers, their families and caregivers compare nursing homes more easily and to help identify areas about which you may want to ask questions. Bartley Healthcare is proud to be recognized by this highest CMS 5-star rating.

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Howell Day & Green Fair

HOWELL – Howell Day & Green Fair 2017 is on September 23 from 12 to 8 p.m. at Soldier Memorial Park. There will be children’s activities, face painting, a video game truck, free inflatable and mechanical rides, Touch-A-Truck, live entertainment, vendors, food vendors, pig & duck racing, fireworks and more. Live entertainment includes The

British Invasion Tribute, The Eddie Testa Band and Big Bang Baby.

Shuttle buses will be available at Howell High School and Howell Middle School, as there is limited parking around Soldier Memorial Field. For more information, visit twp.howell.nj.us or call 732-938-4500, ext. 2106.

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COMMUNITY NEWS C LUB N EWS , A CTIVITIES , E VENTS & A NNOUNCEMENTS

Asbury Park, Ocean Grove Residents Indicted For Animal Cruelty

By Sara Grillo FREEHOLD – Two Monmouth County residents have been indicted by a grand jury for their role in abusing a one- to two-year-old pit bull mix named Destiny earlier this year.

The 14-count indictment charged 31-year-old Andre P. Parker of Asbury Park and 43-year-old Tara R. Robinson of the Ocean Grove section of Neptune with multiple counts of animal cruelty and related charges, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Chrisopher J. Gramiccioni.

An anonymous tip prompted the Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MCSPCA) to begin investigating the case and question Parker about the alleged abuse.

The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office and Asbury Park and Neptune Police Departments also assisted with the investigation, which revealed that the abuse to Destiny occurred in January and February of this year.

After Parker was questioned by the MCSPCA, he took the dog out of his Asbury Park home and left her with Robinson in Ocean Grove, telling investigators that he knew nothing about an injured dog. Another tip led the Neptune Police to Robinson’s home to investigate, where they found the

dog two days later hiding behind a couch.

Destiny’s condition was so poor by the time she reached Red Bank Veterinary Hospital that a “Do Not Resuscitate” order was issued. She could not raise her head or stand on her own legs. But after a long hospital stay to treat several infected wounds, malnourishment and severe dehydration, her condition improved and she made a full recovery.

MCSPCA officials reported that Destiny was recently adopted and placed into a “forever home” with an SPCA-approved family.

Parker has been charged with three counts of third degree Animal Cruelty, two counts of fourth degree Hindering Apprehension, one count of fourth degree Tampering with Evidence and one count of fourth degree Obstruction.

Robinson was charged with two counts of third degree Animal Cruelty, four counts of fourth degree Hindering Apprehension and one count of fourth degree Obstruction.

If convicted on the Animal Cruelty charges, Parker and Robinson both face sentences of three to five years in a New Jersey state prison, and if convicted on any of the fourth degree offenses, they each face up to 18 months.

CentraState Is Encouraging People With Parkinson’s Disease To Fight Back

FREEHOLD – CentraState Medical Center is offering people living with Parkinson’s disease a unique program, Rock Steady Boxing, the first boxing program of its kind in the country.

Founded in 2006 by former Marion County Indiana Prosecutor Scott C. Newman, Rock Steady Boxing is a non-contact, boxing-based fitness program to help empower people with Parkinson’s disease to fight back.

The Parkinson’s Disease Foundation estimates there are more than 1 million people in the United States diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, and more than 60,000 people are diagnosed each year.

Rock Steady Boxing is designed specifically for people with the degenerative movement disorder to help with motor skills, balance, speech and sensory function. The program is tailored to the fitness levels of all stages of Parkinson’s – from

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For more information about the Rock Steady Boxing program offered by The OceanFirst Rehabilitation Center at CentraState Medical Center, call 732-294-2700.

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Trail:

Continued From Page 1 history of the trail, which he developed the idea for alongside his friend, Dr. Rudy Buser. The two made their case for it back in 2001 at the Spring Meadow Golf Course in Wall to community, county, parks & recreation and state officials, where he said it was “extremely well received.”

The planned trail would travel through 12 towns, two state parks, five county parks, one federal park and one state college – Mercer County College – with 85 percent of its path off road.

While the trail got off to a good start and $3.5 million in funding was received

by Manasquan, Wall, Howell, Robbinsville, West Windsor, Mercer County College and Trenton, very little money has been received over the past four years.

According to a map provided by Lockenmeyer, at the end of 2013, nearly 20 miles of the trail had been completed.

In Monmouth County, that includes an area in Manasquan Reservoir County Park, two miles in Allaire State Park, and another five miles that pick up on Hospital Road and end at the coast, as planned, on the streets of Manasquan.

Much of the meeting was dedicated to rallying volunteers around the trail to support it in a variety of ways, such as: • Researching and informing town councils about grants available for the trail.

• Attending town council meetings and budget hearings to ensure money is being allocated to the trail.

• Attending Freeholders’ meetings to petition them to apply for available grants.

• Inspecting the trail for safety and maintenance problems.

• Applying to become a non-profit organization.

• Leading trail outreach, communications and activities to promote the trail.

Locken meyer said t hat nu merous people signed on as active volunteers to take on the above activities and do their part in getting the trail moving forward again.

The goal is for all eight Monmouth County towns that the Capital to the Coast Trail funnels through to each have their own group of volunteers. Each group would then have a chairperson to serve as a liaison to their town council,

meeting at least once a year to discuss mutual concerns and progress.

Peter Hageman, a resident from Point Pleasant Borough, showed strong support for the Capital to the Coast Trail at the meeting, citing an increase in both young people and adults riding bicycles around town. He said he would like to see more bike markings on local roads for these riders, more bike racks throughout the Borough and stricter enforcement of the state’s bike helmet regulation.

The meeting was attended by officials from Howell and Manasquan, as well as Cyndi Steiner, Executive Director of the NJ Bike and Walk Coalition.

Steiner was positive in regards to the amount of grant money available to communities for bike trail development and enhancement, and that often, townships end up not applying for these grants.

She offered her assistance in helping the Friends of the Capital to the Coast Trail navigate the grant application process.

Manasquan Councilman Jeff Lee volunteered to be an active participant in efforts to complete the trail.

Representing Howell was Councilwoman Evelyn O’Donnell and Director of Community Development Jim Herrman.

Councilwoman O’Donnell told The Howell Times she attended the meeting because she hopes to make Howell’s r ural roads more bike-f riendly, and supports grants to develop spaces like Bear Swamp Natural Area, which is only a few short miles from the Manasquan Reservoir.

“Probably one of our biggest obstacles is Bear Swamp, which we would like to continue,” she said, adding that there is horse riding there now but that hiking should be enjoyed, too.

She said the council is lucky to have Herrman on their side to stay on top of grants that are available for trails and open space.

“With Howell Township’s interest in completing the trail to the Manasquan Reservoir, hopefully Wall Township’s interest in completing the trail will be rekindled,” said Lockenmeyer.

Residents interested in volunteering should contact Fred Lockenmeyer at fredlocken@aol.com for more information.

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

Saying No Can Reduce Cortisol And Anxiety

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. Cortisol is one of the hormones your body releases in response to stress, and it impacts many different functions in your body. People think cortisol is a bad hormone but it’s not bad at all, it helps regulate blood sugar levels and metabolism.

Cortisol is often referred to as the ‘belly fat’ hormone because too much cortisol causes you to gain weight, especially around your mid-section. In normal amounts cortisol helps keep inflammation down.

But like all good things, too much cortisol results in a variety of health issues, from frequent infections to acid reflux, heart disease, diabetes and a higher risk of cancer.

Cortisol overload is mostly associated with adrenal fatigue. You will feel physically beat up and achy at times, very tense and on edge, as well as overwhelmed. Your brain refuses to comply and memory slips, and you develop insomnia. Sugar, salt and fat cravings are also intense so you probably like eating a bag of sea salt potato chips and chasing it down with a sugary drink of some sort.

There’s no easy fix at this point, but the quickest way to help yourself is to give yourself some me-time, or a vacation from whatever weighs on your heart and causes the stress. If you continue to drag yourself through each day, you’ll wind up at a physician’s office. Then you are sure to be given all kinds of psychoactive medications and possibly stimulants. But why would you want to start taking those drugs that are addictive or dangerous when you can ask to have your adrenals checked with a test? It’s called a “4 Point Cortisol Saliva Test” or something similar, depending on the lab that you use.

If you are anxious or panicky, the fastest way to help yourself is to avoid processed foods and those laden with MSG or what’s called “free glutamate” Foods that include either one of these ingredients include fast food, junk food, cold cuts and broths, including bone broth. Chinese food is also pretty notorious for having MSG, although some restaurants have stopped adding it. Vegan diets are extremely high in MSG. Anxiety is provoked by medications in some people: Asthma inhalers and pills Estrogen-containing drugs Antibiotics Steroids SSRI antidepressants Levodopa Decongestants Thyroid medication in excess Adaptogens are helpful in rescuing tired adrenals, but let’s be realistic, they can’t compensate for a hundred micro-stressors a day, addictions to Facebook likes, a bad relationship or a horrible boss. Ask your doctor if either Siberian ginseng, Ashwagandha, Rhodiola, Schisandra, Tulsi (Holy Basil) are okay for you.

We can’t entirely avoid stress or people who are crazy, and that’s okay. But I’ll tell you straight up, it is not intelligent to allow yourself to be taken advantage of. It’s totally within your rights to set boundaries and politely say “No.” If you continue to put everyone’s happiness first (above your own) you will surely be miserable and anxious.

If you are a people pleaser, stop it. You’re headed for disaster, and then you’ll be useless to everyone who needs you. Tough love, but someone has to tell 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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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 necesChristopher R. Shea Esq. sary medical treatment? It is important that you provide the authorized 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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Spend September In A Monmouth County Park

LINCROFT – From the last dip in the pool to the Harvest Home Festival, September is filled with family-friendly activities thanks to the Monmouth County Park System. Here’s what is planned: Mill Demonstration on Saturdays & Sundays in September and on October 1 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. See the 19th century gristmill in action. FREE! Games Galore from September 2 to 4 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold.

End the summer with a long weekend of family fun by playing some historical games. FREE! Seabrook-Wilson House Tours on September 3, 10, 17 & 24 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth. Visit this house, which dates back to the early 1700s, and see displays on the ecology of the bay and local history. FREE! The Casual Birder on September 7 at 9 a.m. at Freneau Woods Park, Aberdeen. Join a Park System Naturalist for this laid-back morning bird walk. We’ll meander for about an hour

and see what birds we can find. No need to be an expert at identifying birds to enjoy this walk. A limited number of binoculars will be available to borrow if needed. Open to ages 8 and up. FREE! Co-Ed Open Basketball on September 7, 14, 21 & 28 from 8 to 10 p.m. at Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. This basketball program is open to those ages 20 and over.

Emphasis of this program is exercise and fun.

The cost is $5 per person per session; cash or check only.

Butterfly Walk on September 8 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Huber Woods Environmental Center, Middletown and on Friday, September 22 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Holmdel Park, Holmdel. Meet in the Ramanessin Trail parking lot. With a Park System Naturalist, identify butterflies found in the fields. Walk may be a mile or more. Open to ages 7 and up, under 18 with adult. FREE! Amazing Stick Bugs on September 9 & 10 at 11 a.m. Manasquan Reservoir Environmental

Center, Howell. Meet these amazing insects up close and learn about them. FREE! Cookstove Demonstration on September 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. Visit the out kitchen and see what’s cooking on the woodstove. FREE! Open Ceramics on September 10 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Thompson Park Creative Arts Center, Lincroft. Choose from a large selection of bisque fired pottery pieces to glaze and make your own. Children age 12 and under are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.

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Climb Time on September 10 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Clayton Park Activity Center, Upper Freehold. Try the Park System’s 25’ portable climbing wall. This is a great opportunity to experience the sport of rock climbing close to home. Climbers must be 42” or taller and age 8 or older (under 18 with adult). FREE! Bonsai Day on September 10 from 12 to 4

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of september 2 - september 8

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): The harder you strike, the faster you can pound in the nail. Focus your efforts on constructive activities but put your love life on the back burner in the week to come.

Some relationships may face an uphill battle.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Sometimes there is less than meets the eye. Don’t read too much into minor rifts in the week to come and avoid making major purchases. You might fool other people but you will never be able to fool yourself.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Make a commitment to guide your life with the truth and honesty.

Focus your thoughts on those things that constitute permanent values and display obvious worth. Family members will be more supportive than friends.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You may not be at your best when engaging in face-to-face meetings during the first half of the week. You will, however, be able to exude confidence whenever important financial matters come to your attention.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The best arrow in your quiver of skills is your talent for understanding the deepest feelings of others. In the week ahead use compassion to help those in need. You may not see concrete results but you will know what you did.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): When you put your thinking cap on you look as though you should be attending the Kentucky Derby or a royal wedding. Your ideas may lead to discussions that win new friends and support in the week to come.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You could be too generous and tolerant of others for your own good.

In the week ahead there may be someone who is all too willing to take advantage of you in a business or financial situation. Avoid making casual promises.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Appreciate someone’s work ethic and smile, not their status.

In the week to come you may be inspired or occasionally confused by outward appearances.

Focus on making concrete accomplishments part of your resume.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Hanging on to the past can be an obstacle to your future.

Your business sense may be out of kilter in the week ahead. An old friend may act in an embarrassing manner or you might feel left out of a group activity.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may develop an allergy to wool if you pull the wool over someone’s face. It may be pleasant to find admirers, but they may be misled by your outward persona.

In the week ahead try to be more revealing.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Let others use you as a tower of strength, not a crutch. A display of sympathy never helped anyone become stronger or learn to handle troubles wisely. Keep your money in the piggy bank the first half of the week.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Take stock of your work and your health as this week unfolds.

What you really need to be happy and comfortable may be illuminated. A friend or child may mystify you with a penchant for unrealizable fantasies.

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Dear Joel

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Sibling Rivalry Dear Joel, My two daughters are extremely competitive. They got along so well when they were little, but now they barely interact at all. Julie joined the debate team so Jill joined the math club, Julie took up tennis and Jill joined softball.

With a new school year starting, who knows what else they’ll join. I think it’s all too much. How can I get them to see that their relationship is more important than those activities?

Dan, Forked River Dear Dan, Some lessons you lear n quickly, some you learn over time. I hope your girls don’t waste a second learning the lesson of family love and support.

There’s nothing wrong with a little healthy competition (think of tennis pro sisters Venus and Serena Williams), especially when kids are growing up, trying to fi nd their identity. They can

be ferocious “I can top that” kids, but you will have to put your foot down if the competition ever turns hurtful or insulting. You should also insist that you and the girls participate in at least one regularly scheduled activity every week that they are both challenged by. Like say a weekly cooking session where they both make a variation of recipe and share it, or maybe a line dancing class; there’s always a bunch of laughs trying to remember the steps. In time, bigger things, like weddings, babies, graduations and life will take center stage.

Remind them they can face anything when they do it together.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Full Steam Ahead:The ‘Dog Days’ Of Summer Are A PerfectTimeTo StartThinking About Fall Fare

By Wolfgang Puck We’re now in the middle of a part of summertime known as “the dog days.” Although that term began in ancient Rome to signify the time when Sirius, also known as the Dog Star, rose in the night sky, most people today associate it with weather so hot and sultry that dogs and humans alike lie down panting, unable to move.

But autumn is now only a month away. And in many households, it can feel like that season is even closer. Especially since many children are already back in school and it’s only a week and a half until Labor Day, which many people regard as summer’s unofficial end.

So I’d like to help get you ready for the coming season with an easy-to-make recipe for a main dish that will gather the whole family around the dining table. My recipe pomegranate-marinated pork chops with braised greens is hearty, but still light and lively enough in its flavors to feel perfectly appropriate even in the warmer weather most of us are experiencing right now.

I think pork chops are a wonderful meat to serve for a family meal. Today’s pork is bred to be leaner than in the past, which is why I like to cook it just until it’s still slightly pink in the center - a safe bet thanks to modern industry practices. In an extra effort to keep the meat moist and juicy, I like to start not with individual pork chops but a larger rack of pork that I first brown on the stovetop and then finish cooking in the oven. Ask your butcher for one if you don’t see it on display, and request that it be “frenched,” a trimming process that exposes the ends of the individual bones.

Also adding moisture, as well as flavor, to the meat is a marinade - part of which becomes the sauce for the final dish - based on pomegranate juice, which you can now find bottled in most supermarkets. I flavor it with a wonderfully complex-tasting combination of Asian seasonings (including sweet-tart tamarind paste, which can also be found in wellstocked markets and Asian food stores) that I think perfectly complement the mild, slightly sweet taste of the pork itself. A bed of braised greens adds still more satisfying flavor and texture, giving you a great side dish to go with the meat.

I hope you’ll try this dish for a family supper within the next week or two. One taste, and I’m sure you’ll want to add it to your post-dog-days repertoire of dishes that will be perfect for your soon-to-come autumn entertaining.

POMEGRANATE-MARINATED PORK CHOPS WITH BRAISED GREENS Serves 4 POMEGRANATE MARINADE: 1/4 cup (60 mL) peanut oil 4 dried red chiles 2 cups (500 mL) bottled pomegranate juice 1/2 cup (125 mL) rice wine vinegar 1/4 cup (60 mL) soy sauce 6 ounces (185 g) tamarind paste 1/2 cup (125 mL) packed dark brown sugar 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped garlic 1/2 cup (125 mL) thinly sliced peeled fresh ginger

1 bunch green onions, trimmed and chopped 2 tablespoons coriander seeds, toasted in a small, dry pan just until fragrant, then crushed 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper PORK CHOPS AND GREENS: 1 (8-rib) pork rack, about 6 pounds (3 kg), bones frenched Pomegranate marinade (recipe previous recipe) Salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup (120 mL) extra-virgin olive oil 9 ounces (280 g) unsalted butter 2 ounces (60 g) thick-sliced smoked bacon, cut into large cubes 2 whole unpeeled heads garlic, cut in half horizontally 2 pounds (1 kg) organic kale or mustard greens, washed, trimmed, stems removed, leaves cut into 3-inch (7.5-cm) squares 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) organic low-sodium chicken broth or stock First, make the pomegranate marinade: In a saute pan, heat the peanut oil over medium heat.

Add the chiles and cook until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Transfer to a deep casserole dish and add the pomegranate juice, vinegar and soy sauce. Stir in the tamarind and brown sugar until dissolved; then, stir in the remaining marinade ingredients.

Place the pork rack in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours. Remove the pork from the marinade, pat dry with paper towels, and season all over with salt and pepper. Divide the marinade into 2 portions and reserve.

Preheat the oven to 350 F (175 C).

In a large saute pan, heat 1/4 cup (60 mL) olive oil and 2 tablespoons of the butter over high heat.

Sear the pork until golden on all sides. Carefully transfer the rack to a roasting pan and roast in the preheated oven, basting every 5 minutes with half of the reserved marinade, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the meat not touching bone registers 150 F to 160 F (65 C to 70 C). Remove from the oven, cover loosely with foil, and leave to rest for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a saucepan, bring the remaining half of the marinade to a boil and reduce until thickened to coating consistency; then pour through a wire strainer into a clean pan. A few pieces at a time, whisk in 4 ounces (125 g) of the butter. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Reserve.

At the same time, prepare the greens: In a saute pan, heat the remaining olive oil. Saute the smoked bacon and garlic until golden. Add 4 ounces (125 g) butter and, when melted, add the kale or mustard greens and season with salt and pepper. Deglaze with 3/4 cup (185 mL) chicken stock, stirring and scraping to dissolve the pan deposits. Cover and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Keep warm.

To serve, mound the greens in the centers of 4 serving plates. Cut the rack of pork between the bones into individual chops and rest them against the greens. Ladle the reserved pomegranate sauce over and around the chops 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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