2017-09-30 - The Southern Ocean Times

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By Chris Lundy LACEY – A case of viral meningitis in the Lacey Township School District prompted the administration to contact the health department and educate parents about the condition.

Superintendent Craig Wigley sent out a letter to the community informing them of one child who was diagnosed with viral meningitis. The letter went on to explain how viral meningitis is brought on by other diseases that are often treated with rest and fever medications.

Once it was reported, the district asked the county Board of Health for more information.

They were very helpful in explaining how the district should respond, he said.

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The Beauty Of This Pageant Is It’s A Scholarship Program

–Photos by Chris Lundy (Above) County employees prepare meals for delivery and for those who came out to the Southern Service Center.

(Right) Residents can “meet to eat” at the center during lunch times Monday through Friday.

By Chris Lundy STAFFORD – The county’s Meals on Wheels location in Lakewood will be moved to

Stafford after the Souther n Ser vice Center will be renovated to accom modate the entire program.

Already, the southern center, located on Route 9 just south of Route 72, holds a lot of other (Meals - See Page 7)

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Officials Respond To Viral Meningitis Case In School

Vietnam Monument Approved, Date Changed

By Chris Lundy BARNEGAT – A monument to honor Vietnam veterans has been approved by local veterans groups, officials reported.

Residents Thy and James Cavagnaro have been working toward having a monument placed in town to show respect for Vietnam veterans. Thy (Vietnam - See Page 4)

By Sara Grillo Maybe you remember the scene from the movie Miss Congeniality where Candice Bergen, who plays the Miss United States pageant director, tells the cop that it’s not a beauty pageant, “It’s a scholarship program.”

Well, it is.

Until two years ago, Ocean County was not represented in either the Miss New Jersey pageant held in Ocean City for nearly three decades, or the Miss (Beauty - See Page 5)

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–Photo courtesy Olivia Suarez Olivia Suarez holds an award for making it into the Top 11 at the Miss New Jersey pageant.

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Continued From Page 1 “We followed the cleaning protocols and did a little extra,” he said.

There had been no additional students diagnosed, he said. The age of the student and the school where the student attended was not released.

In the letter, he directed people to call their family doctor or the Ocean County Health Department for more information.

Viral Vs. Bacterial Meningitis There is a significant difference between viral and bacterial meningitis, said Jen Crawford, an epidemiologist who supervises the Ocean County Health Department’s communicable diseases department. She spoke about meningitis in general, and not specifically about the case in Lacey.

A school district’s response to viral meningitis is only to follow the prescribed cleaning regimen, usually nothing more than is required in any other day, she said.

It would be recommended to clean common areas more during flu season.

Bacterial meningitis can be far more serious, and could require a much more

Vietnam:

Continued From Page 1 Cavagnaro is a Vietnam refugee, and said she saw this as a way to give thanks.

Mayor Albert Bille said that the local veterans groups approved the design. He thanked the Cavagnaros for their work.

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active response, she said.

However, it is important to note that meningitis is a symptom of a disease, and not a disease by itself, she said. It is defined as inflammation of the meninges, which is the covering of the brain and spinal column.

So, someone can’t “catch” meningitis, she said. They would catch a disease that might cause a symptom of meningitis.

“Viral meningitis is more common in the summer and fall,” she said. However, “it’s not something overly common.”

What Parents Should Do Concerned parents should make sure that their children practice good hygiene, as always, Crawford said. Hands should be thoroughly washed. Children shouldn’t share cups or beverages.

“Parents should be aware of any changes in their baseline health,” she said. Anything out of the norm should be cause for concern.

If a child gets a fever, starts vomiting, and develops a sensitivity to light, then that is a possible indication that they need to see a doctor, she said.

“Most don’t progress to needing extra care,” she said.

The date of the installation has been moved off of Veterans Day, which is Nov. 11, to March 29, which is Vietnam Veterans Day. Thy Cavagnaro said it would be better this way so as not to take the focus away from nonVietnam veterans. She also said she hoped that their mission might inspire other towns to do the same for their Vietnam veterans.

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Continued From Page 1 New Jersey’s Outstanding Teen pageant, which started up about 10 years ago.

Directors Geralyn and Chuck Watson have the sinking feeling that people don’t know the pageant has come back to the county, and that young women and teens have no idea how much money could be up for grabs to help finance their college education or pay off their student loans.

For the past two years, the competition has been an open one, meaning girls from anywhere in the state were allowed to compete. This year, the hope is to crown a Miss Ocean County from within the state’s sixth most populous county.

At a time when it’s estimated that nearly 44 million Americans owe over $1.45 trillion in student loan debt, the word scholarship goes a long way.

Through support from the local Ocean County community, the Watsons hope to be able to give away more money to contestants. The county pageant is also a window to the larger Miss New Jersey and Miss America competitions, which have more established sponsorships.

Last year alone, the Miss America Organization said it gave away millions in cash, scholarship assistance and tuition waivers. Although it began with a group of Atlantic City businessmen as a way to prolong the summer tourism season, the nonprofit has grown to become one of the nation’s leading advocates for women’s education and the largest provider of scholarship support to young women in the country.

“It’s not the pageant of yesterday,” said Geralyn Watson, who goes by Geri.

Bright Women, Bright Futures North Dakota’s Cara Mund was crowned as Miss America 2018 in this year’s competition on September 9. Yes, there were gowns, swimsuits even. But Mund is also an Honors Graduate from Brown University and plans to enter law school when her yearlong campaigning as Miss America and for Children’s Miracle Network is up.

She even hopes to become the first womanelected governor of North Dakota.

The current Miss Ocean County, Olivia Suarez, is also a scholar. She graduated from Widener University in Pennsylvania with a degree focused in business management and hospitality and now works at Harrah’s Philadelphia, where she began as an intern three years ago. She now manages a restaurant and a Starbucks, and also juggles some part-time work in graphic design and makes promotional videos for artists who come to town, such as Iggy Azalea. She loves her job, of course, and can still see her old college stomping grounds from the Harrah’s parking deck.

Olivia has been volunteering since the age of 4 and said she got involved with Miss America because she wanted to volunteer, not because she wanted to be in a pageant. She was the first girl in New Jersey to take her volunteering platform international by traveling to Honduras to work with underprivileged youth – working on projects to build a library, water well and kitchen so kids there could have clean food

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“It’s sad to see,” she said, adding that many people who live there are malnourished and have very different sanitation standards than we do.

She also started a birthday book program there, which she said was the platform of former Miss New Jersey Cara McCollum, who tragically passed away after a car accident last year. Since the children in Honduras don’t have exact birthdays, or much of anything to call their own, they would just pick a month they wanted to celebrate, then hold a fiesta and get to open a book.

Taking The Stage So what are pageants really like? There are a lot less rules than you think, at least at the county level. Besides age, that is. For Miss Ocean County Outstanding Teen, it’s 13 to 17 years without being a graduating senior. For Miss Ocean County, it’s 17 to 24 years without turning the age of 25 before December 31, 2018.

Olivia’s evening gown, which was a oneshouldered vision in white, came from her own creative mind. She likes designing, so she often creates the designs for her dresses.

“You don’t have to spend thousands of dollars to get a gown and it shouldn’t be financially hard on a family,” said Suarez.

Geri and Olivia said it’s nice to see girls come out of their shells during the pageant process as they figure out what’s working and what’s not working, and tweak things like changing their outfit, or deciding to get healthier. Fortunately, the claws do not come out, as girls help each other and work with each other behind the scenes, especially during the teen pageant, which is more about mentoring and getting girls ready for college.

Olivia said it really is a sisterhood. She has competed in the Miss New Jersey pageant four times so far, and keeps in touch with girls at both the county and state level.

Although she will be aging out of this year’s Miss Ocean County competition, local teens and young women are invited to take the stage at the Surflight Theatre on Long Beach Island, which was generously offered as a venue for the November 5 Miss Ocean County Outstanding Teen pageant and December 3 Miss Ocean County pageant.

Through working with the American Legion, the first-ever Miss Veterans Day and Miss Veterans Day’s Outstanding Teen pageants will also be held. Those two competitions will still be open to girls and young women outside of Ocean County.

Orientations will be held at 1:30 p.m. at the Starlight Dance Studio in Manahawkin on Sunday, October 15 for Miss Ocean Count y Outstanding Teen and Miss Veterans Day’s Outstanding Teen, and on November 12 for Miss Ocean County and Miss Veterans Day. To become a contestant, please contact 732-998-0052 or missoceancounty@ gmail.com or PO Box 283, Forked River, NJ 08731.

Local businesses should also reach out for information on how their financial assistance can help provide scholarships, or in regards to purchasing advertising in the pageant program book.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

F EATURED L ETTER Columbus Enslaved Natives, Don’t Honor Him With A Holiday I think it’s about time we s t o p c e l e b r a t i n g C ol u m b u s D a y w i t h m a r c h e s d ow n m a i n s t r e e t U. S . A . e v e r y October.

As any grade schooler will tell you, Columbus didn’t discover America.

W h a t C ol u m b u s d i d discover when he f i n a l ly ca me a shore, were a culturally rich a nd d iver se people.

He would write in his journal: “They are the best people…a nd t he gentlest,” then noted; “They will make f ine servants… with 50 men we could subjugate them all.” True to his word, Colu mbus enslaved 500 men, women and ch ild ren a nd sh ipped them off to Spain, many being auctioned off like cattle upon their arrival.

Should a man responsible for the mu rder of i n no c e nt p e ople, t he raping of women and the systematic destruction of a culture be honored with

a special day? Should we ennoble and pay tribute to a man who helped “inter nationalize” the slave trade each fall?

Concerning the recent Confederate st at ue/ slavery issue, the Asbury Park Press in an editorial, “ D o n’t C o n s e c r a t e Con federacy” opi ned that these statues represent an affi rmation of slavery and should not be commemorated or be allowed to remain in any public square.

Shouldn’t the same logic and opinion expressed by the Press with respect to the Confederate statue/slave question, be applied to Columbus and for the same reason?

From my perspective, freedom loving Americans should not set aside a day to honor and celebrate a slave t r a de r a nd mu rde re r, regardless of his supposed discovery.

Borden Applegate Jackson

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The Choice For Brick Mayor Is Easy I may be a Republican, but I voted for Democrat Joh n D ucey for Br ick Mayor 4 years ago, and I’m planning to vote for him again. I voted for him the first time because I like what he said – he talked about getting taxes under control, reducing the size of government, and getting rid of patronage employees who got their jobs because of who they know, not what they know. He sounded like a fiscal conservative, and that’s how he has governed.

This year, the choice for Brick Mayor is easy.

Mayor Ducey did just what he said he would do. He cut spending, got rid of the political hacks, and he reduced Brick’s debt by $17 million. That’s why he was able to reduce municipal taxes this year. I’m voting for John Ducey and his team and you should too.

Bruce Marshall Brick

Vicari Is An Advocate For Ocean County Veterans As a veteran, I know the importance of leadership. I wish to share information on the strong leadership exhibited by Ocean County Freeholder Joe Vicari.

Freeholder Vicari knows the sacrifices made by our

Letters To Thein theEditor military forces and that they services community opportunities were equitable have given their all to defend our way of life, our families, and our freedoms. Joe Vicari stands up for our veterans and gives his all to make sure the men and women who served our nation are cared for. He is a strong advocate of the Ocean County Veterans Bureau in Toms River that helps the county’s nearly 68,000 veterans access care through the Veterans Administration.

The average citizen might not realize what happens in our Ocean County Veterans Bu reau. Ocean Count y Veterans Bureau in Toms River is second to none! The Toms River office hums with calls and visitors. Veteran widows, spouses, veterans from the Great Wars, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq/Afghanistan and non-wartime can get help with U. S. Department of Veteran Affairs benefit information in real time. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has services and benefits available, but the application requirements are wrought with details that are easily misunderstood.

I am a female veteran and left military service 35 years ago, overwhelmed, and unaware of services available from the VA. Guidance from this office helped me find a myriad of supports, but the office is busy and veterans may have to schedule appointments with a long lead time.

Freeholder Vicari observed the need for expanded

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and opened an additional office in Manahawkin.

In a time when political will and leadership can be hard to find, Freeholder Vicari continues to go above and beyond for our veteran community. It is important for the community to know about the availability of s e r v i c e s fo r m i l i t a r y families, but more so, who is working in our best interest in County government. I cannot emphasize enough how important it is to help service members, veterans, and their families navigate the complex agency guidelines that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs functions under.

I will be suppor ting Freeholder Joe Vicari on Election Day, November 7 and would like veteran families and our community members to know why.

Kerri Ann Long U.S. Air Force Veteran Toms River

Pro-Trump Rally Remembers History Incorrectly A spring pro-Trump rally in Seaside Heights was a real eye opener. It showed just how misguided and uninformed some people can be.

According to that article the time and place was kept secret by rally organizers in an effort to keep protesters away. It appears these supposedly constitutionloving patriots have no problem with suppressing the free speech of those who don’t share their world view.

Of course suppressing opposing voices shows we a k n e s s r a t h e r t h a n strength. It shows uncertainty about whether the vague promises and angry Trump rhetor ic can withstand the challenge of critical assessment and the test of scrutiny.

Especially baffling were the comments of a gubernatorial candidate who hoped Trump could take the country back to a time 50 years ago when

for all. Like many Trump supporters he views the past through rose colored glasses and the world of today as in disarray for which they blame liberals in general and President Obama specifically. But let’s take a look back 50 years.

Far from the golden age he suggests 1967 was a time of turmoil and unrest.

Citizens were polarized on a divisive war and rallies to both support and oppose continued involvement in Vietnam were common.

Racial tensions were high and riots broke out in cities across the countr y for, ironically, lack of equitable opportunities for all citizens.

We were reeling in the wa ke of t wo p ol it ical assassinations and soon to suffer two more. It was a time of great social upheaval with forces committed to change at constant odds with those opposed to it. Hardly the time of harmony and stability the candidate’s words imply.

Of course this inaccurate look back is nothing new to conservatives who view the Reagan years as halcyon days for America. Somehow they forget the Iran-Contra Affair, the Savings and Loan Crisis brought on by his “laissezfaire” economics, the double digit interest rates faced by new mortgage holders and other less than ideal circumstances that were also part of Reagan’s legacy.

Should the candidate still choose to see those times as better, it bears noting that 50 years ago our president was Lyndon Johnson, one of the most liberal leaders in recent history. Ironic considering the vitriol directed at liberals

by Trump supporters.

It has been wisely said that those who do not learn the lessons of history are doomed to repeat it. Perhaps what these would-be patriots need is to see the past for what it was, remarkably similar to the world of today. It would also help to remember history in an accurate manner before using it as a point of reference in the political debate.

Bill Pane Farmingdale

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Continued From Page 1 services. Adult day care, senior services, for example. There are offices for the county clerk, surrogate, and Veterans Service Bureau, and the State Housing and Rental Assistance Program (SHRAP). The St. Francis Center on Long Beach Island also operates a satellite out of the building.

Despite all this going on, there will be more. The county is investing into the center to expand the kitchen in order to have it provide meals for everyone who needs assistance in Ocean County. In doing so, the county will be taking Meals on Wheels out of the Lakewood facility off of Clifton Avenue.

The southern site is five times the size of the northern one in Lakewood. Residents can still come and pick up meals in Lakewood, county administrator Carl Block said. There just won’t be deliveries from that location.

“Traffic is terrible. The kitchen is smaller.

Parking is almost non-existent,” Block said.

It’s also in such a densely-built area that it can’t expand. Whereas Stafford is on wide open acreage.

“There’s enough room for a whole production center there,” he said.

Although having Stafford be the hub of the entire operation would add some time to meal deliveries in the northern end of the

The Southern Ocean Times, September 30, 2017, Page 7 county, it’s not as much is you consider the amount of time Lakewood drivers spend in traffic and looking for parking, he said.

The ceiling will be lowered so that a fire suppression system can be installed. The lower ceiling will also make acoustics better for speaking events.

There will be room for storage, including storage of meals that can be kept at room temperature, given out over extended holidays or in emergencies. Additional refrigeration and a loading dock will also be included.

There will be updated communication technology for when it is used as a headquarters during an emergency. There will also be more administrative space for clients.

During the upgrades, the meals will still be produced, mostly out of Lakewood, but also out of Stafford.

Jackie Rohan, director of the office of senior services, said that the county provides about 1,000-1,100 meals a day.

The nice thing about the Stafford location is that there’s a large area for people to “meet to eat.” It’s important to address people’s social needs as well as their nutritional ones. They could be living in a senior community of hundreds or thousands of people and still not have any connections to anyone else. They’ll also often have a presentation or activity for them when they come in. Some get transportation to arrive

and some are independent enough to drive.

Social services set up tables so people can talk to them, such as the health department, ombudsman, consumer affairs, Interfaith and RWJ Barnabas Health.

Meals on Wheels is more than just delivering food, Rohan said. When delivery people go out to homes, they might be the only person who comes into that home on a regular basis. This provides a needed social element for homebound seniors.

It also provides an early warning system.

These deliver y people know to look for red f lags that would indicate that the homeowner needs help. They get to know the people, and therefore can tell if something is wrong. The drivers might be the first to notice if a senior has memory issues or other health problems.

If they are having issues with independence, providing a free meal means they don’t have to cook, she added. It might not be safe to have some of them operating stoves.

They provide one meal a day, but some seniors split it up, and have half for dinner.

They run Monday through Friday, but there are also many who get meals on the weekend.

The goal of senior services is to look at the whole person, and make sure they are physically and psychologically able to do what they need to do, and have socialization, she said. The Stafford center goes a long way in meeting those needs.

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According to the 2010 census, there were 121,104 people 65 and older living in Ocean County.

Freeholder Director Joseph Vicari said it’s a prime location, close to Route 9, Route 72, and the Garden State Parkway. That makes it relatively easy to get to and for delivery drivers to get to other spots in the county.

Since there are two generators on site, it can be used as a shelter, he said. In fact, the National Guard was stationed there during Superstorm Sandy. State police helicopters can land on the property to evacuate seriously injured people.

“It is less expensive to provide food for one-year for a senior then it is to cover the cost of a day in an emergency room,” Vicari said.

Vicari also responded to people’s fears that the federal funding for a lot of health or senior programs could be cut off. “The people in Ocean County are not going to starve. We will always protect the frail, elderly, and disabled.”

The county opened the center in 2011. It used to be St. Mary’s Parish. The senior nutrition site came two years later.

The county will bond $1 million to upgrade it, he said. Yezzi Associates are doing the architectural work. Staff from that group took input from the cooks and other employees at the facility to make their plans. The work is expected to be completed next year.

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OCEAN – The Ocean Township Police Department is proud to announce its participation in “Project ChildSafe.” The department has always been committed to promoting genuine firearm safety and will express its commitment by the distribution of free firearm kits to the residents of Ocean Township.

Project ChildSafe is a program of the National Shooting Sports Foundation to promote firearms safety and education. The gunlocks can be picked up at the Ocean Township Police Department located at 50 Railroad Ave. at any time (24 hours a day/7 days per week).

Before handling any firearm, familiarize yourself with these safety procedures: Know how the firearm operates – including safely opening and closing the action of the firearms, and removing ammunition from the gun or its magazine. For free safety and operating instructions, write to the manufacturer or visit its website.

Always keep a gun pointed in a safe direction, even when handling an unloaded gun – so that if it were to fire it would not result in injury.

Never assume that a firearm is unloaded.

Immediately open the action and look into the chamber(s) for ammunition, or is the gun has a magazine, carefully remove it before

opening the action.

Always keep your finger off the trigger, even when handling an unloaded gun. You finger should rest outside the trigger guard or along the side of the gun. The only time you should touch the trigger is when you are ready to safely fire.

Remember, nearly all firearms accidents in the home can be prevented simply by making sure that guns are kept unloaded and locked up when not in use, with ammunition secured in a separate location.

Key guidelines for responsible firearms storage: Unloaded firearms should be stored in a locked cabinet, safe, gun vault or storage case when not in use. The storage location should be inaccessible to children.

Gun locking devices render firearms inoperable and can be used in addition to locked storage. If firearms are disassembled, parts should be securely stored in separate locations.

Ammunition should be stored in a locked location separate from firearms.

Thoroughly double check firearms to confirm that they are unloaded when you remove them from storage. Accidents could occur is a family member borrows a gun and returns it to storage while still loaded.

Manahawkin Comic Book Show On Oct. 1

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By Chris Lundy STAFFORD – Fans of comic books and other flights of fancy are invited to attend the Manahawkin Comic Book Show, which will be held on Oct. 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, 151 Route 72.

There will be more than 20 vendor tables of comic books, as well as toys and other collectibles. Books from the Silver Age into the modern era will be for sale. The following guests and groups will be in attendance: • USS Challenger the Jersey Shore Chapter of Starfleet: The International Star Trek Fan Association • Jay Taylor - Comic book artist and publisher • Matt Buttich - Local artist whose work in-

cludes sketch cards for Topps Trading Cards: Star Wars Galactic Files Series 5 and Walking Dead Season 7 • Manda Cantillon local artist Admission is $3 per person. Children 12 and younger are free. Comic prize packs will be given out to the first 100 people at the show, and free raffle drawings will be at noon and 2 p.m.

The door prizes can be seen on the event website comic-lair.com/show or the show facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ events/923197057822740/ . For additional information about the show call 609-6958855, e-mail comic-lair@comic-lair.com or visit comic-lair.com.

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Southern Regional, Toms River North Raise Money For Wounded Warriors

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MANAHAWKIN – Thank you to the Southern Regional and Toms River North communities for supporting both schools’ football, cheerleading and marching band

programs on September 8. It was a great competitive game won by the Rams on 2214. Over $1,300 was raised for the Wounded Warrior Project.

Ocean Township Police Blotter

OCEAN – Below is a sampling of incidents that officers from the Ocean Township Police Department responded to from September 11 to 17: DWI Arrest – On September 12, Special Officer Anthony Mastrandrea was on patrol in the area of Route 9 and Bay Parkway when he observed a vehicle driving carelessly. Officer Mastrandrea pulled the car over and spoke with the driver, who was identified as 18-year-old Dolores Cerezoluna of Brick. After a brief onscene investigation, Cerezoluna was arrested on suspicion of driving while under the influence of alcohol. Cerezoluna was transported to police headquarters where she was processed then released after being issued several motor vehicle summons pending court.

Warrant Arrest – On September 12, Patrolman Kevin McKnight was on patrol in the area of the Garden State Parkway and County Route 532 when he pulled over a vehicle for an expired registration. During the course of the stop, Ptl. McKnight was told through police dispatch that the driver of the vehicle, 36-year-old Robert Ellingham of Forked River, had an outstanding $404 warrant issued for his arrest by the North Hanover Municipal Court. Ellingham was arrested, transported to police headquarters and processed. He was subsequently released on his own recognizance pending court.

Weapons/Drug Arrest – On September 13, Special Officer Anthony Mastrandrea was on patrol in the area of Bay Parkway and Route 9 at approximately 1 a.m. when he saw what looked like a disabled vehicle. He stopped to assist the motorist and based upon an obser-

vation made in plain view, arrested the driver and passenger of the car after he found a large quantity of narcotics, drug paraphernalia, cash and a loaded handgun. Lisa Marie Narciso, 25, of Toms River was arrested and charged with multiple drug and weapons charges, in addition to an outstanding $500 warrant issued by the Toms River Municipal Court. The driver of the vehicle, 32-year-old Gennaro Guarino, IV of Whiting, was arrested on multiple counts drug and weapons charges. Due to the circumstances of the case, the patrol officer also seized a large sum of U.S. currency believed to be the proceeds of drug transactions, which will be filed for ownership under NJ Civil Forfeiture proceedings. Both Guarino and Narciso were processed and then lodged at the Ocean County Jail in default of bail.

Warrant Arrest – On September 14, Patrolman Kyle Pimm arrested 48-year-old Reynaldo Olivos of Barnegat on the strength of a $500 warrant issued by the Municipal Court of Ocean Township. He was processed and subsequently released after posting bail.

Warrant Arrest – On September 16, Patrolman Kevin McKnight was on patrol in the area of Route 9 and County Route 532 when he pulled a vehicle over in the parking lot of a Wawa for an equipment violation. Tammy Nunn, 39, of Tuckerton was arrested for two outstanding warrants issued by the Municipal Court of Pemberton Township in the amount of $1,500 and $448, issued by the Wall Township Municipal Court. She was transported to police headquarters where she was processed and released pending court.

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Feeling Better Starts With One Click

MANAHAWKIN – No one wants to sit in a waiting room when they don’t feel well. In fact, many people avoid even going to a doctor because it involves making an appointment and then waiting.

What if you could check in at the doctor the same way you do when you get a haircut, and avoid the dreaded time before you are seen. Urgent Care Now is excited to announce a fantastic new feature that allows you to do just that.

Urgent Care Now’s new eXpress Check-In provides patients with the convenience of online check-in from their home or mobile device.

The process is simple. Log on to their website at urgentcarenownj.com and click the eXpress Check-In button. Choose which location you wish to visit – Urgent Care Now offers four convenient locations in Ocean County, including Manahawkin, Lanoka Harbor, Toms River and

Little Egg Harbor. Then, answer a few simple questions regarding your medical history and reason for your visit. Fast and streamlined and best of all, you will be notified via text when it’s time to head into the center.

Initially started at Urgent Care Now’s Little Egg Harbor office, eXpress Check-In was so well received that the program is now offered at all four locations.

The idea behind a walk-in clinic is convenience because there is no appointment necessary. The downside is the unpredictability of not knowing how long the wait will be. With eXpress Check-in, you don’t have to worry. Plus, with the extended hours that Urgent Care Offers at all their locations – they are open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday – you never have to wait long to start feeling better.

Shores Of Our Souls Author Program

SURF CITY – Meet author Kathryn Brown Ramsperger at the LBI Branch of the Ocean County Library, 217 South Central Avenue, on Saturday, October 7 at 2 p.m. Ramsperger will discuss writing her debut novel, The Shores of Our Souls.

The Shores of Our Souls takes the reader on a journey of discovery – blending the story-telling traditions of Southern literature with the intrigue of the developing world. It tells the story of two people from different cultures with one love and a world of conflict. Most of the novel was written here on Long Beach Island,

and the author will talk about the process of writing, and her journey to a small publisher.

The program will include a question and answer period. Copies of The Shores of Our Souls will be available for purchase.

This free program will be held in the meeting room. Please register online at theoceancountylibrary.org, by calling the LBI branch at 609-494-2480, or in person during branch business hours.

Branch hours are Monday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

LBI Branch Library Hosts Author And Healing Medium Anysia Marcell Kiel

SURF CITY – Published author and Ocean County resident Anysia Marcell Kiel will be visiting the LBI Branch of the Ocean County Library, 217 South Central Avenue, Surf City, to promote her new book, “Discovering the Healer Within,” on October 4 at 7 p.m.

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. Ms. 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 with a question and answer session. Copies of her new book will be available for purchase and signing.

This free program will be held in the meeting room. Please register online at theoceancountylibrary.org, by calling the LBI branch at 609-494-2480, or in person during branch business hours.

Branch hours are Monday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Bus Trip To Tropicana Casino

LONG BEACH ISLAND – St. Francis of Assisi Parish is running a bus trip to the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City on Wednesday, October 18. The bus will leave St. Francis of Assisi Church parking lot promptly at 9:30 a.m. and will return at 5:45 p.m. St. Francis Parish is located at 4700 Long Beach Blvd.

The cost of the trip is $25 and you will receive $30 in slot play from Tropicana Casino.

Tickets are available at the Front Desk of the Community Center. A limited amount of tickets are available. For more information, please call St. Francis Community Center at 609-494-8861 or visit stfranciscenterlbi.org.

Barnegat Volunteer Fire Gift Auction

BARNEGAT – The Barnegat Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary will host its 10th Annual Gift Auction on Saturday, October 21 on Birdsall Street. Doors open at 5 p.m. and calling starts at 7 p.m.

A $10 admission includes coffee/tea and

dessert. For pre-sale gift auction tickets of $25 call Sherry at 609-698-0623 or Kerry at 609-276-5775. Light food and refreshments will be available for purchase. All proceeds will benefit the Barnegat High School scholarship program.

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IDENTICAL TWINS, IDENTICAL VISION

Identical twins, which come from the same fertilized egg, are of the same sex and have identical genetic constitution. This means that their eyes are as identical as their hair color. According to a study of 69 sets of twins (36 of whom were identical), researchers found that, even though some of the individuals were over age 50, the identical twins’ eyes were identical right down to the smallest details. This finding bolsters past research showing that about 80% of the variance in myopia (nearsightedness) and 50% of the variance of astigmatism (abnormal curvature of the cornea) is genetic in origin. The studies suggest that environmental factors do not exert as much of an effect on eyes as many believe.

Some eye diseases develop slowly without causing pain or vision loss. Early detection of any problems can reduce the risk of further harm and allow for a choice of treatment options. To schedule an eye exam, please call SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES, P.A. at 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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–Photo courtesy Southern Regional Schools Clockwise, Southern Regional Girls Freshmen Volleyball team. Southern Regional Field Hockey player Maddie Leyh was named the Female Athlete of the Week. Southern Regional Football player Joe Miele was named the Male Athlete of the Week.

MANAHAWKIN – Southern Regional Girls Freshmen Volleyball team won the 2017 Southern Freshmen Invitational on Saturday, September 16. The Rams defeated Donovan Catholic in the final 25-23. Southern’s freshmen are coached by alum Ms. Cathy Maxwell Southern Regional Football player Joe Miele (RB/LB) was named the #BSNSports Male Athlete of the Week from September 1 to September 15. The Rams are currently 1-2. Joe has 4 touchdowns and a 2-point conversion so

far this year. He was named the Emmert/Boyd MVP after the Central Regional game this year. He has won that award in back to back seasons. Joe is a 4-year starter for the Rams.

Southern Regional Field Hockey player Maddie Leyh (goalie) was named #BSNSports Female Athlete of the Week from September 1 to September 15. The Rams are currently 6-0 and have outscored their opponents 35-1.

Maddie and the Rams defense currently have 5 shutouts on the season.

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QVC Bus Trip

TOMS RIVER – The Studio Tour is back!

CONTACT of Ocean and Monmouth Counties, the 24/7 Crisis/Suicide Prevention Hotline, is hosting a trip to the QVC outlet store in Frazer, Pennsylvania on November 4. Trip costs $92 and includes a 3-course lunch at Buca di Beppo,

studio tour and shopping time at the QVC gift shop in Studio Park. Bus departs from Toms River Presbyterian Church, 1070 Hooper Ave., at 8 a.m. sharp and arrives home at approximately 6:30 p.m.

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Vendor Fair & Flea Market

BARNEGAT – Zonta Club of Southern Ocean County will host a Vendor Fair and Flea Market on Saturday, November 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Barnegat Community Center,

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Although I am not a nutritionist, nutritional supplements are probably appropriate for most people. Even though supplements alone cannot provide a complete range of micronutrients that our bodies need to function optimally, they are necessary to counteract basic nutritional deficiencies

due to poor eating habits, to treat current health problems, to enhance the immune system and to counteract any nutritional losses due to prescription medications.

Possible supplements might include Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Vitamin B Complex, Folic Acid, Magnesium, Zinc, Ginkgo Biloba, garlic and fish oil. Other substances such as coenzyme Q10, DHEA, Melatonin and Alpha-Lipoic Acid might be appropriate also. Regular exercise is vital for both cardiovascular fitness and better hearing health.

Research clearly confirms that if we eat right and exercise daily, our overall health will be improved. Although prevention of hearing loss as a function of aging cannot be completely stopped, there are certainly ways to “slow down” the process. The combination of a nutritionally optimal diet, exercise and appropriate hearing aids will lead to a more active lifestyle and improve quality of life.

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Local Heart Disease Survivor Shares Story Ahead Of Shoreline Heart Walk

ASBURY PARK – “I had no symptoms whatsoever. I felt no chest pain, and was fit and healthy. It was like someone hit me on the side of the head with a 2x4 when I found out,” sextuplet bypass survivor Howard Schoor shares his story this year as the Survivor Ambassador for the 2017 Shoreline Heart Walk.

Howard Schoor, 78 years young, of Asbury Park never expected to battle heart disease.

Although his father had a valve replacement at age 88, Schoor had no other family history of heart disease. Despite this, he had a nuclear stress test done every five years, just to be sure.

In October of last year, his test showed some irregularities and his cardiologist requested a catherization.

In mid-December, Schoor underwent the catherization as planned, “expecting the worst-case scenario would be a stent or two.”

But afterwards, he received the news that he would need bypass surgery to open six arteries in his heart.

On January 24, Schoor received sextuple bypass surgery by Dr. Craig R. Smith, a leading cardiovascular surgeon and an American Heart Association Board Member.

The good news was that his recovery went

smoothly and now he’s back to what he really loves doing: making retirement busy with painting, philanthropy and overseeing several businesses.

Many people take for granted that they can take a walk with little trouble. For others, taking a walk means more than just lacing up your sneakers and hitting the streets – it means life. “Nothing has really changed since my bypass surgery, but I do try to eat more fruits and veggies, and I walk the boardwalk every day,” continued Schoor.

“I’m asking my friends and family to please join my team ‘Howard Schoor Art’ and walk with us on Sunday, October 1st along the same path I’ve taken for my recovery since my sextuple bypass.”

Schoor will be sharing his story along with two other local heart disease and stroke survivors at the American Heart Association Shoreline Heart Walk on Sunday, October 1 at 9 a.m. at Bradley Park across from Convention Hall at the Asbury Park Boardwalk.

To learn how you can join Howard at the American Heart Association Shoreline Heart Walk, visit shorelineheartwalk.org, call 609-223-3711 or email lena.siddiqi@ heart.org.

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By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. There was a new study published in August 2017 in Journal of Clinical Oncology regarding B vitamins and it has produced some uneasiness. B Complex is thought to boost energy reserve, support metabolism and adrenal function and protect your nerves from fraying.

The August study suggests that two B vitamins from the whole “B Complex” family are potentially harmful, but let’s take a closer look before we hang B6 and B12: The study was conducted in men who smoke. These scary findings don’t even apply to non-smoking men or women.

The researchers tried to level the playing field. They asked questions to each participant about their smoking history, body size, alcohol use, history of cancer and use of anti-inflammatory medications.

How many questionnaires have you filled out in your life and underestimated your weight, or smoking and drinking habits?

The dietary supplements taken were more than likely synthetic and/or not biologically active because that’s what’s sold in 99 percent of dietary supplements. You may not realize this but Vitamin B6 as “pyridoxine” is not even biologically active when you take it. Vitamin B12 sold as “cyanocobalamin” isn’t biologically active either, not until it breaks down in your body. It begs the question, “Do you think taking synthetic or inactive chemicals while inhaling toxic nicotine will promote your health?”

Nicotine and related compounds are known to be carcinogenic. It doesn’t mat-

ter a whole lot what else you’re doing to promote health if you continue to smoke.

It’s best to eat green leafy vegetables and lean meats to get B6 and B12 respectively. But if you are going to take a dietary supplement take the biologically active (body-ready) forms of nutrients. For example, Methylcobalamin is the cell-loving form of B12. And Adenosylcobalamin (adeno B12) is the mito-loving form of B12 and both of those are more biologically active in the body than synthesized Cyanocobalamin. Folic acid is synthetic, whereas Methylfolate (5-MTHF) is natural and you can get this from eating salads and sautéed greens. It’s the methylated form of folate which is biologically active and understood by the body, especially your methylation cycle.

This is all confusing, isn’t it. In summary: Don’t trust headlines, they are intended to be sensational in order to get you to read!

Don’t trust the interpretation of scientists who use synthetic, potentially harmful compounds in their studies.

B6 and B12 sold in most dietary supplements are unfortunately synthetic, and could essentially be useless, or harmful.

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OCEAN COUNTY

CREMATION SERVICE “We Come To You”

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oceancountycremationservice.com Brian K. Daly, MGR. N.J. Lic. #3723

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La Bove Grande Restaurant & Banquet Serving Lunch & Dinner 7 Days

Sunset Dinner

Monday - Thursday 4:00 - 10:00 • Complete Dinner

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Every Friday - Seafood Extravaganza 4:00pm - 10:00pm • Complete Dinner

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Early Bird Starting At $11.95

7 Days: Sun. - Thurs. 12:00 - 6:00 • Fri. - Sat. 12:00 - 4:30

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for reservations: (732) 657-8377 • Visit us on the internet for more information:

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Tuckerton Branch Library October Programs

TUCKERTON – The Tuckerton Branch of the Ocean County Library, 380 Bay Ave., will offer the following programs in the month of October. All programs are free and require registration on theoceancountylibrary.org or by calling 609-296-1470.

October 2 at 6 p.m., Monday –Rated R Movie. A young street magician is left to care for his little sister after their parents passing, and turns to illegal activities to keep a roof over their heads. Please see the printed Ocean County Library Brochure, the Tuckerton Branch’s printed calendar, or call 609-296-1470 for more information on the movie selection. 89 min.

October 3 at 11:30 p.m., Tuesday – I Wish I May, I Wish I Might, Find My Forever Home Tonight. Adopt A Shelter Dog Month Story & Craft. Please bring a donation for shelter dogs. Ages 2–8.

October 9 at 6 p.m., Monday – PG-13 Movie. The Guardians must fight to keep their newfound family together as they unravel the mystery of Peter Quill’s true parentage. Please see the printed Ocean County Library Brochure, the Tuckerton Branch’s printed calendar, or call 609-2961470 for more information on the movie selection. 136 min.

October 10 at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday – OCL Puppet Show Players present Duck on a Tractor. Duck has had a taste for adventure ever since he took a whirlwind ride on that big red bike. See what happens when Duck hops aboard that tractor and takes a ride around town. Ages 2–8.

October 12 at 3:30 p.m., Thursday – Sharks vs. Rip Currents Kids Trivia. Dr. Amy Williams of Stevens Institute of Technology will host a trivia game on facts about sharks and rip currents. Sponsored by NJ Sea Grant Consortium. Ages 6 and up.

October 16 at 6:30 p.m., Monday – Tools for Teens: Human Trafficking in New Jersey. Hear about the harsh reality of human trafficking, including child sex trafficking which occurs in every county in NJ. Jim Halfpenny, with the NJ Coalition

Against Human Trafficking, will also discuss law, prevention and reducing demand. Sponsored by the Ocean County Department of Human Services. Continuing Education credits are available for educators who attend this program.

October 17 at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday – Fall Fun. Story and craft featuring fall apples and autumn leaves. Ages 2–8.

October 23 – 7 p.m., Monday – Local History of the Tuckerton Area Part II. Join in a friendly discussion of local history and lore as passed down through generations, led by Joel M Mott IV from the NJ Pineland Commission. Please come with your stories and collections. Refreshments will be served. Sponsored by the Great John Mathis Chapter of DAR. October 24 at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday – United Nations Day. Red, white, green or blue: what color for you? Storytime featuring flags from other countries followed by a flag mobile craft. Ages 2–8.

October 28 at 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday – Halloween Free Comic Book Day Drop-In October 28 at 10:30 a.m., Saturday – Legos®/Duplos® Fun with Free Movie – The Peanuts gang celebrates Halloween while Linus waits for the Great Pumpkin.

Please see the printed Ocean County Library Brochure, the Tuckerton Branch’s printed calendar, or call 609-296-1470 for more information on the movie selection.

25 min.

October 30 at 6 p.m., Monday – PG-13 Movie. Captain Jack Sparrow searches for the trident of Poseidon while being pursued by an undead sea captain and his crew. Please see the printed Ocean County Library Brochure, the Tuckerton Branch’s printed calendar, or call 609-296-1470 for more information on the movie selection.

129 min.

October 31 at 11:30 a.m. for ages 2–8 and 3 p.m. for ages 5 and up, Tuesday – Spooky Spiders and Octopuses. Come in costume for a treat, story and craft.

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Dear Joel

By Joel Markel

Thanks, For Nothing!

Dear Joel, Recently, a client gave me a several small figurines as a gift. They were chipped and missing some paint. I graciously said “thank you” while trying to hide my displeasure, but why would someone give anyone such an awful gift? Wouldn’t it be better not to give a gift at all?

Gift Challenged in Brick Dear Challenged, Wow, that must have been a hard thank you for you to say. The worst part is you can’t even re-gift them. Did the figurines have some significance?

D id t hey f it i nt o somet h i ng you collected or were they special to her?

Perhaps antiques? If they weren’t, and it sounds like they weren’t, then you are right to be displeased. A gift should celebrate the recipient. I’ll admit some people are much better at choosing gifts. My wife has great

taste and always f inds a wo n d e r f u l item. I stick closer to the traditional, often sending f lowers to wish someone well, but cleaning out the closet is no way to show respect. You could just put them in the trash and try not to take it as a snub, or you might just want to return them to her, saying they just don’t fit your décor and maybe someone else might appreciate them more. As we move closer to the holiday season, I would suggest our readers take a little more time than this person to choose a gift, or take the easy path and put a little cash in an envelope.

That gift is always appreciated.

Write to joel@preferredcares.com.

His radio show, “Preferred Company” airs on Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. on preferredradio.com and 1160 & 1310 WOBM-AM

If you or anyone else is in need of home health care, call Preferred at 732-840-5566. “Home health care with feeling. Joel Markel is President of Preferred Home Health Care and Nursing services inc. serving all of New Jersey in adult, senior and pediatric home health care.”

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Ailey II’s Dancers Take The Grunin Center Stage

TOMS RIVER – The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College proudly presents Ailey II, “The Next Generation of Dance” on Friday, October 13 at 8 p.m. on the Main Stage at Grunin Center. Tickets: $45-$39.

Ailey II is universally celebrated for merging the spirit and energy of the country’s best young dance talent with the passion and creative vision of today’s most outstanding emerging choreographers. Founded in 1974, the company embodies Alvin Ailey’s pioneering mission to establish an extended cultural community that provides dance performances, training, and community programs for all people.

The talented dancers of Ailey II are renowned for captivating audiences and translating their

Fundraiser For CONTACT Of Ocean & Monmouth

strength and agility into powerful performances. Under the artistic direction of Troy Powell, this critically acclaimed company presents vibrant performances and innovative community programs across the country and internationally. The Ailey spirit shines as these artists perform an exhilarating and diverse repertory that includes Alvin Ailey’s timeless classics and thrilling new works by today’s outstanding emerging choreographers.

The Grunin Center Main Stage is located in Building #12 of the Ocean County College Main Campus, College Drive, Toms River.

Please use Parking Lot #2.

Purchase Tickets online at grunincenter.org, call 732-255-0500, or visit the Box Office, Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

TOMS RIVER – CONTACT of Ocean & Monmouth Counties is hosting a fundraiser on October 28 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Clarion Hotel, 815 Route 37 West.

A $48 donation includes a delicious 3-course lunch and wonderful show packed with entertainment featuring Andre & Cirell, Masters of Comedy & Musical Impressions, plus bou-

tique vendors for holiday shopping, door prizes, 50/50 raffles and a great mini gift auction.

Proceeds benefit CONTACT’s 24/7 Crisis & Suicide Prevention Hotline. Must be 18 or older to attend. For tickets and information, call 732-240-6104 or visit contactoceanmonmouth.org. Checks can be mailed to P.O. Box 1121, Toms River, NJ 08754.

Eagleswood Township’s 21st Annual Country Fair

EAGLESWOOD – Eagleswood Township’s 21st Annual Country Fair & Craft Show is on October 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Division & Railroad Ave. in West Creek. There will be pumpkin decorating, Sprinkles the Clown,

cookie decorating and pie eating contests, pony rides, classic cars, food vendors, rides

by Inflatable Adventures and music by Riptide Sound Productions. For more information or to help volunteer, call 609-296-3040, ext. 14.

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CLASSIFIEDS For Rent Rental or Sale - Homestead Run Adult 55+. Community Clubhouse.

2 BR, 1 or 1.5 Bath. Available immediately. Call 732-370-2300. (41) Furnished Home - To share in Holiday City. $650/month plus 1/2 all utilities. Private bedroom and bathroom. Female preferred.

732-977-7321.

(42) 55+ Crestwood Village VI Whiting 2 bedroom, EIK, 1 bath, garage.

Newly updated. $950/mo, +utilities. 1 1/2 security. No pets. Non Smoker. 732 716-1386 (41)

Real Estate Jackson Acres - Double wide mobile home for sale. 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath. Recently remodeled.

Asking $42,500, negotiable. Call 732-961-6086.

(41)

Yard Sale Holiday City - Friday, September 29 and Saturday, September 30. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 433 Costa Mesa Drive.

(41) Yard Sale - September 30 and October 1, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 5 Largos Court, Toms River 08757, Holiday City West.

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Auto For Sale 2012 Chevy Impala - LT, Auto, all power, black, 4-door, moon roof, V6.

Senior Owner. Holiday City. $7,800.

91,000 miles. 732-604-2704. (40) 2001 Ford Ranger - 4wd, auto, 4.0 6cyl, 115K mi, ext. cab with double suicide doors, black, fabric bed-liner, snap bed cover, newer Wrangler tires. Needs brakes and other work. Vrare body style, runs well, $1250. Whiting. 941-286-2269. (40)

Items For Sale 14’ Pace Craft Fiberglass Boat & Yacht Club Trailer - Two Minn Kota electric trolling motors, two fish finders, four pole holders, two cushions, one battery, life vests. $2495 or B/O. 732-849-5028. (t/n)

Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius.

732-364-7580. (t/n) 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) 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) 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) 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)

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)

Help Wanted Experienced Aluminum Sunroom Installer Needed - Must have own tools. Must have driver’s license.

Call 609-661-4111.

(44) Part Time Food Service - We have an immediate need for Part Time Waitstaff/Servers AM and PM shifts available, Dietary Aides, PT Dishwashers. We are a well established retirement/healthcare community located in Whiting. We offer competitive pay. Under the direction of great Food Service leadership team, you will be working in an environment where you get the support and training needed to grow in your culinary career. The Pines offers an open door policy and Senior Leadership is always available and visible to our employees every day. Rate of pay starts at $9/hr. Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org.

Part Time Activities Assistant The Pines at Whiting is currently looking for a part time activities assistant to work every other weekend in our Assisted Living community.

Candidates must have the compassion and ability to work with the senior population to lead various activities. $10/hr. Interested candidates can apply to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759. Phone 732849-2047/Fax 732-350-0540/email: rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. EOE. 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) 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! Part Time 7-3 (9 days/pay/72 hours a pay), Full Time 11-7, Part time 3-11/6 days/pay/22.50 hours per pay.

Excellent benefit package for Full Time/part time benefit eligible employees. Stop in today to learn more.

Weekend commitment positions on all 3-11/11-7 Special weekend rates of $14/hr. 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.

The Goddard School on Route 70 in Toms River - Is hiring for multiple full time and part time positions! We provide a warm, loving environment for children ages from 6 weeks to 6 years. We are looking for fun, energetic teachers. Must be available Monday through Friday, between the hours of 6:30am-6pm.

Looking to hire immediately. Salary based on experience. Benefits include Paid time off, 401K, and paid lunch on Fridays. To learn more about our available positions or to set up an interview call 732-3635530 or email your resume to dtoms river2nj2@goddardschools.com. (t/n)

Help Wanted Counter Help Wanted - Part time hours. Manchester Dry Cleaners.

Call Dave 732-657-4421.

(47) Laundromat Attendant - For PT/FT Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863.

(38) Now Hiring Property Inspectors - FT/PT in your area. Full, free training provided. jim.g59@ comcast.net or msangelabove@ comcast.net. 732-766-4425, 201259-0734. Ask for Mel. (44)

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) My 2 Girls Cleaning Service Fall Cleaning Specials - A package to meet all your needs. Bonded and insured. Same teams.

Please call Donna at 732-9148909 or 732-232-7058.

(40) 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. (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. (37)

Services Don Carnevale Painting - Specializing interiors. Very neat.

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

(40) Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor.

Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n) Custom Shelving – Organize your walk-in closets, kitchen, living room, basement, garage. Solid wood shelving made and installed. Builds bookcases. Strong, beautiful, affordable. Call Gus’s Woodwork 732-363-6292.

(40) Joan’s Dog Training - In home sessions. Certified, insured. Basic obedience puppy training, behavior issues, gentle methods. Member APDT. Call 908-759-1196.

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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) Autobody Work - $99 any dent big or small, professionally done. We come to you. Serving Ocean and Monmouth counties. 347-744-7409. (t/n) Handyman – All masonry work, repairs, sidewalks, paving, stone, decorative stone, mulch. Call Jerry 732-684-8863. Free estimates.

NJ reg #13VH08709600. (41) Roofing Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows, gutters. Repairs and discounted new installations. Prompt service.

Insured. NJ license #13HV01888400.

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

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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.

(42) Griffin Landscaping - Trees and bushes trimmed or removed. Stone, brick, pavers, mulch and retaining walls. Painting (indoors and out). Powerwashing. 609-661-2008.

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Removal Service - We Haul It All! Household junk, yard waste, trees/ shrubs, furniture, appliances, construction debris, metals, concrete, dirt/ sand and stone. Also specializing in Landscaping, masonry and all fields of construction. Serving Ocean County area. Call now! 732-998-4725. (27)

MY BUDDY Wellness Phone Service Easing Loneliness - Is your loved one home alone? Receive a business-like call daily. Reasonable cost. For info, email mybuddy660@gmail.com. My Buddy verified by Department Veteran Affairs listed as (SDVOSB) on www.vetbiz. gov. Must be 18+ years.

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Need A Ride - Airports, cruise, A.C., doctors. Save $$$. Senior discounts.

Tom. Save ad. 551-427-0227.

(3)

H o u s e C l e a n - I Wi l l C l e a n Your Home. Very good prices.

Call 732-773-5078.

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Interior and Exterior Painting – Insured all calls returned. References available. Free estimates. Lic # VH4548900.

Tommy call 609-661-1657. (38)

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

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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) Buy Direct Flooring -Cortec plus cork back luxury vinyl, RITZ, glue luxury vinyl $2.65 installed, plush, berber $1.65 installed. Remnants, restretches. Doug 732-504-9286.

(41) Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties! Flexible scheduling.

Work in your community. Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits. Call 732505-8000 today. . (t/n) Fall Gardening & Organic Lawn Care – Seeding aeration composting.

Planting and design - shrubs perennials bulbs, maintenance pruning, beds, fertilizing. DIY help. Senior discount. Experienced master gardeners.

Richard/Joe 732-232-8144.

(41) We Unclog All Drains - Including main sewer lines. Toilets repaired and replaced and more. Lic #13VH05930800.

732-678-7584, Tony.

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FUN & GAMES

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22 City SSE of Sana’a 23 Bath oil additive 24 Kunta Kinte’s country 26 Traffic slower 29 Suffix in skin product names 30 Pressure letters 32 Usual 34 Tests using mice 38 They’re often seen under hoods

42 “It’s __ simple” 43 The other side of midnight?

44 __ reaction 45 Skated 48 Crammer’s tablet 50 “I didn’t get that” 54 One of a Social Security card pair 57 Problem for Lady Macbeth 58 Unwritten parts of some addresses 59 Scarlet letter, e.g.

61 Babe’s environs 62 Last-minute interception, say, and a hint to this puzzle’s circles 64 Torah holder 65 Fallacious 66 Cauliflower __ 67 “Street Dreams” rapper 68 Droopy face feature 69 Like about half the counties in Arkansas Down

1 18th Greek letter 2 4, at times 3 Cry of support 4 Herb in a ballad 5 Genesis brother 6 “We Were Soldiers” setting 7 What stripes and polka dots do 8 Added (up) 9 Free, as a bird 10 “Does nothing for me” 11 Anita Baker genre 12 1983 Pritzker prize recipient 13 Loy of “Thin Man” films 18 Fight with rules 22 Mideast capital 24 __ paper 25 Tycoon Hammer 27 Its capital is Luanda 28 Sushi topper 30 Sports org. founded in 1916 31 Co-star of James and Natalie in “Rebel

Without a Cause” 33 Wise __ 35 Went like lightning 36 Former French coin 37 2003 retiree, briefly 39 Positive point 40 Fifth state: Abbr.

41 Half a beverage 46 Reptile with a “third eye” 47 Blocked, beaver-style 49 God in both Eddas 50 Where to see the House 51 Dvor‡k’s “Rusalka,” for one 52 Some ascetics 53 Rhone tributary 55 Sully 56 Bother no end 59 It’s about a foot 60 Works on roads 62 PX patrons 63 Blubber

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Waretown Branch Library October Programs

WARETOWN – The Waretown Branch of the Ocean County Library, located at 112 Main Street, has the following events and programs scheduled for the month of October. Programs are free and open to the public, but some require advance registration. For more information, or to register, call 609-693-5133 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org.

Children: October 10 at 11 a.m. – DIY Constellations.

Celebrate World Space Week with this STEM project. Ages 3–6. Please register.

October 17 at 10:30 a.m. – Itty Bitty Time Baby Storytime. Ages 0–12 months. Please register.

October 31 at 10:30 a.m. – Halloween Toddler Storytime. Join us for spooky stories and a craft. Costumes are welcome. Ages 2–5.

Please register.

Teen: October 2 at 5:30 p.m. – TAB Meeting. TAB group meeting. Ages 12–18.

October 6 at 3:30 p.m. – ShopRite presents Candy Making Workshop. Join ShopRite’s registered dietitian Giavonna Cabonello for a hands-on candy making workshop. Ages 12 and up. Please register.

October 13 at 3:30 p.m. – Teen Frankentoys.

Rip apart old toys and put them back together to create your own Frankentoy. Ages 12–18.

Please register.

October 16 at 7 p.m. – Teens Cook. Hands on cooking for teens. Ages 12–18. Please register.

Adult: October 2 at 7 p.m. – Grupo Warachando Concert. Hispanic Heritage month celebration with a live musical performance by Grupo Warachando. The sounds of salsa, merengue, bachata, bolero, cumbia, Cuban music and more. Please register.

October 11 at 1:30 p.m. – Mah Jongg Club.

Beginners are welcome.

October 12 at 2 p.m. Adult Crafting. Participate in a craft for adults. Please register.

October 16 at 4 p.m. – Ichabod Crane, Washington Irving and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. The presenter brings an all new adaptation of this horror story written by Washington Irving. The interactive one-man interpretation of the story of the headless horseman draws the audience into the schoolmaster’s world in sleepy Tarrytown. The program, followed by discussion about this 19th century author who also wrote Rip Van Winkle, ends with a dramatic reading of the story’s postscript. This program is funded by the Horizons Speakers Bureau of the New Jersey Council for the Humanities, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Please register.

October 17 at 1:30 p.m. Mah Jongg Club.

Beginners are welcome.

October 18 at 2 p.m. – Wreath Making Workshop with Deb Zelechoski. Join us for a door wreath workshop created from book pages with floral and ribbon accents. Sponsored by the Friends of the Waretown Library. Limited to 25. Please register.

October 19 at 11 a.m. – OCL Puppet Show Players Presents: Duck on a Tractor. Caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease or other. This fall the OCL Puppet Show Players will present a show based on David Shannon’s Duck on a Tractor. Duck has had a taste for adventure ever since he took a whirlwind ride on that big red bike. What could possibly be better than that?

Duck has set his sights on a big red tractor! See what happens when Duck hops aboard that tractor and takes a ride around town. Please register.

October 20 at 2 p.m. – Movie: Churchill. On the eve of D-Day, Winston Churchill grapples with his fears that the invasion will be a disaster

akin to the Battle of Gallipoli during WWI. With time running out, his military allies and his wife must persuade him to go ahead with the operation. (PG) 110 minutes.

October 24 at 11 a.m. – Opiate Awareness for Seniors. Representatives from the Ocean County Health Department and the DART Coalition of Ocean County will be there to provide information on prescription drug abuse in our area, and to teach about the importance of

medication management and proper medication disposal. Please register.

October 27 at 2 p.m. – Movie: The Wedding Plan. A dumped Isreali woman continues to plan for her wedding, believing she’ll find a groom in time. (PG) 110 minutes.

Family: October 21 at 10 a.m. Let’s Pet Alpacas. The alpaca is an important part of Peruvian, Bolivian and Chilean culture. Learn all about the alpaca

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and get a chance to pet one for real from Out of Sight Alpacas. Please register.

Friends: October 5 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. – Waretown Friends of the Library Open House. Join the Waretown Friends of the Library for an open house to celebrate Friends of the Library month.

Mayor Tina Wetter will present a proclamation.

Enjoy refreshments and live music with Jim Flynn.

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Bluegrass Performers Pine Their Way Onto The Grunin Center Stage

TOMS RIVER – The Church Sisters l e a d of f a s e l e c t i o n of b l u e g r a s s performers at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College. Upcoming acts feature The Church Sisters, Sier ra Hull and The HillBenders. Performances take place on the Main St age, G r u nin Center, OCC Main Campus, College Dr ive, Toms River. Please use Parking Lot #2.

Tickets are on sale now.

T he C hu r ch Si s t e r s – T hu r s d ay, November 2 at 7:30 p.m., Main Stage, $20. Sponsored by the MidAtlantic Arts Foundation. Originally from the coal mining district of Dickinson County,

VA, and then Danville, VA, The Church Sisters’ mesmerizing music chronicles their childhood with a haunting sound a nd blueg rass t wist. T hei r roots extend through bluegrass and gospel, performing alongside legendary acts from a young age. The duo is featured on the album Or thophonic Joy: The 1927 Bristol Sessions Revisited, which was co-produced by Grammy® Awardwinner and mentor, Carl Jackson. The Church Sisters delivered with “Where We’ll Never Grow Old,” one of the tracks on the two-disc project that also features legendary artists Vince Gill, Emmylou Har ris, and Dolly Par ton.

The duo recently released a moving cover of Lukas Graham’s megahit “7 Yea r s.” T he song cont i nue s t o se e airplay on SiriusXM and comes to life in the girls’ first music video.

Pu rchase Tickets online at grunincenter.org, call 732-255-0500, or visit the Box Office, Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Prices, dates, times, performers and shows are subject to change.

Upcoming Bluegrass Performances at the Grunin Center Sierra Hull – Saturday, February 3, 8 p.m., Main Stage, $25. Sierra Hull has been recognized from age 11 as a

virtuoso mandolin-player, astonishing audiences and fellow-musicians alike.

Her album Weighted Mind is a landmark achievement, not just in Hull’s career, but a l so i n t he world of fol k- p op, bluegrass and acoustic music overall.

With inst r u ment ation compr ised largely of mandolin, bass, and vocals, this is genre-transcending music at its best. Hull speaks eloquently, in her challenging and sensitive originals, her hear tfelt vocals, and once again breaks new ground on the mandolin.

T h e c ou nt r y a n d blu eg r a s s a lbu m earned Hull a 2016 Grammy Award® nomination for “Best Folk Album.”

How Physical Therapy Can Calm Your Nerves About A Peripheral Nerve Injury By: Erin Sullivan, DPT, Freehold Physical Therapist WHAT IS A PERIPHERAL NERVE? Anatomically, the human nervous system is xcomprised of two main parts: the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord) and the peripheral nervous system (peripheral nerves). The peripheral nervous system arises from extensions of the spinal cord. Each nerve that extends from the spinal cord transmits motor signals from the spinal cord to the rest of the body and/or transmits sensory information from the body to the spinal cord.

Think of your brain as an electric company and your spinal cord as an outlet. Your brain sends motor or sensory information to the spinal cord just as an electric company controls the electrical signals that come to your outlets. Peripheral nerves are, therefore, similar to individual wires leaving the outlet. Each wire connects to a different appliance just as each peripheral nerve connects a muscle and/or an area of the skin. For instance, the femoral nerve extends from the spinal cord and connects to the muscles which bend your hip and straighten your knee. If the femoral nerve is injured, you may be unable to bend your hip and straighten your knee. Similar to a lamp that will not turn on because it is unplugged.

WILL MY NERVE INJURY HEAL? Common peripheral nerve injuries include: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome which affects the median nerve at the wrist, “Sciatica” which affects the sciatic nerve in the leg, “Foot Drop” which affects the common peroneal nerve (a branch of the sciatic nerve), and “neuropathy” which generally refers to impaired sensation from the lower leg to the foot or from the wrist to the hand.

A peripheral nerve can be injured through various mechanisms like compression, crushing or cutting.

The mechanism of injury is directly related to the prognosis of recovery. Compressive forces on a nerve generally result in an injury termed “nerurapraxia” and are typically reversible. The prognosis with this type of injury is considered good and recovery can occur within weeks or months. Prolonged compressive or crushing forces result in an “axonotmesis” injury where recovery

is less favorable and may require months. Lastly, “neurotmesis” is the most severe type of peripheral nerve injury and is generally due to a laceration through the nerve. The prognosis of a neurotmesis is poor. When a nerve is cut, the fibers furthest from the spinal cord slowly die off. In order for recovery to occur, the nerve must regrow from the site of the injury. This regrowth occurs at a rate of 1 mm per day. To put this in perspective, that equates to about 1 inch a month, or 1 foot a year. It is important to remain patient during this time and while full recovery is not guaranteed, it is possible.

ARE MY SYMPTOMS NORMAL? A peripheral nerve injury may result in any number of symptoms. Impaired strength and sensation to the muscles and areas of the skin, which are connected by that specific nerve, are the most obvious symptoms.

The next most common, and perhaps most debilitating, is nerve or “neuropathic” pain. Nerve pain is typically characterized by burning, tingling, stabbing, or abnormal sensations and can range from minor to severe. Secondary complications due to decreased sensation and motion include skin breakdown and pressure sores, atrophy or “muscle wasting”, impaired mobility (difficulty walking, standing, running), joint pain due to compensatory movement strategies, bowel and bladder abnormalities, decreased bone density, and emotional distress or depression due to the above symptoms.

It is important to remember that no two nerve injuries will present the same way and that no two patients will experience the same symptoms.

CAN THERAPY HELP? Physical or occupational therapy throughout the recovery process of a peripheral nerve injury is very

beneficial. It is important to prevent atrophy that may occur and to frequently reassess any improvements in strength or sensation. Physical and occupational therapists may also assist in teaching compensatory strategies to allow you to maximize your function while recovering from this injury. Assistive devices, like canes, braces, and wide gripped utensils, can make difficult tasks easier and allow you to maintain your independence. Strength gains can be made through a personalized exercise program created by your therapist and can be enhanced through use of manual resistive exercise and electric stimulation.

Pain may also be managed by your therapist through modalities like, heat, ice, or electric stimulation, or through a desensitization process for hypersensitive areas.

Secondary complications can also be minimized through patient education on skin care and pressure relief and therapeutic weight bearing exercises to enhance bowel/bladder function, circulation, bone density, and emotional health.

ERIN SULLIVAN, DPT Erin graduated from the Richard Stockton College of NJ with her Bachelors of Science in Biology in 2011 and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2013.

Erin completed her clinical affiliations in a variety of settings, one of which was in our Toms River facility. In additional to her clinical rotation at All-Care, Erin completed affiliations in school-based pediatric, acute care, and hospital affiliated out-patient settings. Her clinical experiences dealt with post-surgical orthopedics, musculoskeletal injuries, adult neurological conditions (stroke, spinal cord injury, Guillan-Barre syndrome, and Multiple Sclerosis) and pediatric neurological conditions (Cerebral Palsy, seizure disorders, and muscular dystrophy). Erin also has experience with patients with cardiopulmonary complications and other comorbidities.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of september 16 - september 22

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Avoid taking action on a passing distraction. A temptation to follow misplaced sympathies could stir you this week. It is not a good idea to be taken in by those who would like to enlist you in their intrigues.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Nick negativity in the bud. You can be a realist without being a pessimist. In the week ahead you may be called upon to participate in group activities or make new contacts within the workplace environment.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Turn on the low beams. You may feel somewhat mystified by a situation, or feel that others do not understand you, but this temporary fog will dissipate. In the week to come new friends could uplift your spirits.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your focus may be on hocus pocus in the week ahead. Hold onto your money if a spin doctor tries to sell you something. You may feel that someone is not being truthful or think someone is better than they are.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Focus on friendliness. Relationships will run smoothly if you use your best manners in the week to come.

You may be surprised to receive help from the least expected sources, but might only hear what you want to hear.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You may be in collusion with your own delusion. Don’t make any crucial decisions or start a new enterprise until after the middle of the week. Use keen powers of observation to avoid making a

monetary mistake.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may be able to see improvements that are needed in the week ahead. At the same time you must fight off the urge to be argumentative. Set a good example rather than forcing others to accept your views.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Get the best bang for your buck. In the upcoming week be creative about finding ways to ensure your long term security. Steer clear of get rich schemes.

Focus on thrift, conserving resources and economical thinking.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Tricks are for kids. Steer clear of tricky situations this week. You are usually alert to fraudulent people and situations but could be suckered in by a sob story or caught up in the problems of others.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Some ideas may seem plausible but simply aren’t possible. In the week ahead you may be ambitious to get ahead and may easily be attracted to a get-rich scheme. Steer clear of anything that seems too good to be true.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The truth may be obscured. Don’t trust your intuitions in the week ahead when money is concerned.

There may be opportunities to reflect deeply upon your dreams and to join others for inspirational discussions.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Miscommunications could cause hurt feelings. Don’t let them turn into a stumbling block as this week unfolds. Speak with a little more warmth to reassure others and show respect for your partner.

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“PROOF” Uncovers A Mystery On The Grunin Center Main Stage

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County College Repertory Theatre Company will perform PROOF by David Auburn from October 19-22 and 27-29 in the Black Box Theatre, Grunin Center for the Arts, Ocean County College, Main Campus, College Drive. Please use Parking Lot #2. Tickets are on sale now.

On the eve of her 25th birthday, Catherine, a troubled young woman, has spent years caring for her brilliant but unstable father, a famous mathematician. Now, following his death, she must deal with her own volatile emotions and the arrival of her estranged sister, Claire, and the attentions of Hal, a former student of her father’s, who hopes to find valuable work in the 103 notebooks

that her father left behind. Over the long weekend that follows, a burgeoning romance and the discovery of a mysterious notebook draws Catherine into the most difficult problem of all: how much of her father’s madness – or genius – will she inherit?

Performance dates/times: Thursday, October 19 and Friday, October 20 and 27 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, October 21 and 28 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, October 22 and 29 at 2 p.m.

Tickets: $15 adults/seniors and free for high school students with the purchase of an adult ticket, plus valid ID. For tickets, call the Grunin Center Box Office at Ocean County College at 732-2550500 or visit grunincenter.org.

Spooky Tunes And Tales Of New Jersey

TOMS RIVER – Back by popular demand, singer and songwriter Valerie Vaughn will perform a musical repertoire of Halloween songs and favorites at the Ocean County Historical Society, 26 Hadley Avenue on October 22 at 2 p.m. In keeping with the Halloween season, Vaughn will be incorporating ghost tales and the Jersey Devil in her enthusiastic storytelling and ballads. Light refreshments will be served.

Vaughn is a musical resident artist at Tuckerton

Seaport. She performs in educational programs at local schools, combining both education and entertainment in her show.

Her prior musical accomplishments include performing at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., as well as in concert with Pete Seeger. She is the 2017 recipient of the Ocean County “Award of Merit.”

A $5 donation is requested. For more information and reservations, please call 732-341-1880.

wolfgang puck’s kitchen Fall Into Apple Season: Welcome Autumn With My Recipe For Individual Apple Pies

By Wolfgang Puck We’re just days away from the beginning of autumn on the calendar. (Even though the warm days of Indian summer that arrive with it and often stay through October can sometimes make us feel like the season hasn’t changed yet.) Still, I don’t usually rely on the calendar or the weather to tell me what season it is. One stroll through the farmers’ market, and I know that fall is here.

Apples are beginning to fill the stalls. And that means my chefs and I start thinking about all the many delicious ways we’re going to use the signature fruit of the season.

I like to feature apples in every course of the meal.

They’re delicious in salads, whether shredded with cabbage in a slaw or cut into bite-sized pieces and tossed with spinach and crumbled blue cheese.

I also like to saute apples as an enhancement to other savory dishes, using them to garnish butternut squash soup, for example, or serving them alongside pork chops.

Of course, I can never resist using apples in desserts. I love baked apples, and I also include the fruit in all kinds of cobblers, crisps, cakes and bread puddings.

My favorite recipe of all, however, is apple pie. To me, that dessert captures the very essence of autumn apples: sweet and tart, crisp and tender, earthy and deliciously perfumed.

My chefs and I will be making all sorts of pies over the next three months, culminating with my traditional Christmas apple pies abounding in dried fruits and sweet spices. At the start of the season, however, I like something simpler; a recipe that captures the essence of the fruit at its finest. My individual apple pies, as we served them for many years at my flagship Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills.

As you’ll see from the recipe, the apples themselves are definitely the stars here, highlighted in the filling only by butter, caramelized sugar, and the smallest splash (just 1/2 tablespoon per serving) of Calvados or cognac. (If you can’t resist, you could also add a touch of ground cinnamon.)

For the crust that lines individual tartlet tins or flan rings (which you can find in any well-stocked kitchenware shop), I use my easy sugar dough recipe, a version of a classic pie crust. But, to top each pie, I prefer lighter, flakier puff pastry, easily found in the freezer case of supermarkets, which lets the flavor and texture of the apples beneath really shine.

SPAGO’S INDIVIDUAL APPLE PIES Makes 8 single-serving pies Sugar dough (recipe follows) 8 small cooking apples, such as Pippin, Granny Smith or Golden Delicious 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 cup (125 mL) granulated sugar 4 tablespoons Calvados or cognac 1/2 pound (250 g) store-bought frozen puff pastry, thawed following package instructions 1 cage-free egg beaten lightly with 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash Vanilla ice cream, for serving Prepare the sugar dough. Divide it into 2 equal

pieces and, on a lightly floured surface, use a rolling pin to roll each piece into an 11-inch (27.5-cm) square. Place on a parchment paper-lined tray and refrigerate for 20 minutes.

On 1 or 2 baking sheets, place 8 individual tartlet tins or flan rings measuring 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter by 1/2 inch (12 mm) high. Using a 5-inch (12.5-cm) diameter plate as a guide, cut out 8 circles of the dough and fit them into the tins or rings, trimming away any excess dough. Place the baking sheets in the refrigerator to chill the pastry.

Core and peel the apples, and cut into slices 1/4inch (6-mm) thick.

In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt 4 tablespoons of the butter. Add the apples and sprinkle with the sugar. Cook, stirring frequently, until the sugar caramelizes slightly but the apples remain slightly crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Very carefully pour the Calvados or cognac over the apples, and let the alcohol cook off for a few seconds. Remove from the heat and set aside.

Preheat the oven to 350 F (175 C).

On a lightly floured surface, use a rolling pin to roll out the puff pastry to a 1/8-inch (3-mm) thickness.

With a 4-inch (10-cm) cookie cutter, cut out 8 circles, gathering and rerolling the scraps if necessary. With the tip of a small, sharp knife, score a design in the centers of the puff pastry circles, taking care not to cut all the way through. Refrigerate until needed.

Divide the cooled cooked apples among the tart shells. Divide the remaining butter among the centers of the tarts. Top with puff pastry circles, leaving the sides unsealed. Brush the top of each pie with a bit of egg wash before putting the pies in the oven.

Bake in the preheated oven until the pastry is golden brown, 40 to 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and leave at room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving.

With a spatula, transfer each pie to an individual serving plate. Remove the tins or rings, if necessary using the tip of a small, sharp knife to separate the pastry. Place a scoop of ice cream on the side. Serve immediately.

SUGAR DOUGH Makes about 1 1/2 pounds (750 g) 2 1/3 cups (585 mL) cake flour or pastry flour 1/3 cup (85 mL) granulated sugar 1/2 pound (250 g) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces 2 large cage-free egg yolks 1 or 2 tablespoons heavy cream In a food processor fitted with the stainless-steel blade, combine the flour and sugar. Add the butter and process until the mixture resembles fine meal.

In a small bowl, whisk together the yolks and 1 tablespoon of the cream. Scrape into the machine and process until a ball begins to form, adding the additional cream if necessary to help the dough come together.

Remove the dough from the processor bowl, handling the blade carefully, and transfer to a lightly floured surface. With clean hands, press the dough down into a circle. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before use.

(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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