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| March 24, 2018

rd Schools Work Central Hurdlers Leap To 3 In Nation To Keep Kids Safe During Planned Walkouts

By Chris Lundy JERSEY SHORE – It is said that everyone grieves differently. And everyone processes tragedy differently, too.

Across the country, students organized to walk out on the one month anniversary of the shooting that claimed 17 students and staff at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.

Locally, each school had a different approach to the walkouts. With several people arrested recently for posting threats on social media even if they weren’t credible threats - school officials spoke about providing ways for students to express themselves without being left vulnerable to the same kind of attack that they were gathering in remembrance of.

Michael Dillon, the director of guidance and operations for the Freehold Regional School District, said that they didn’t want students to walk out of class but respected their freedom (Walkouts - See Page 4)

–Photo courtesy Central Regional Jared Harris, Jonathan Banks, Elijah Jimenez and Jonathan Gonzalez were honored for ranking 3rd in the country for hurdling.

By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – Central Regional High School’s

hurdling team ranked third in the Nationals, their coach reported.

Ocean Gate Officer Remembered In Ride For The Fallen

By Jennifer Peacock OCEAN GATE – An Ocean Gate police officer will be riding for a fellow borough officer.

Patrolman Steven Shan will be riding in honor of fallen officer Jason Marles in the Police Unity Tour May 9 to Washington, D.C. “I am excited to be participating in the Police Unity Tour with Chapter 10!” Shan said via his fundraising page. “This year I will be riding for Jay Marles #271, an

officer at Ocean Gate Police Department. Jay was known by many and was tragically killed in a car accident in 2010. The Police Unity Tour’s motto is, ‘We Ride for Those Who Died,’ and we raise awareness about America’s fallen officers. I hope you will support me by making a donation to my page today.”

Marles was killed on the Garden State Parkway early Thanksgiving morning in 2010 by a driver (Officer - See Page 14)

“What does it take to achieve greatness?

How does an athlete

go beyond the mundane and shine as one (Central - See Page 14)

Where There’s Smoke, There’s A Controlled Burn

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By William Clanton hroughout the recent months and now into the early spring, the skies over Ocean Count y have been lined with grey ominous smoke.

T he smell of bu r nt wood and ash could be smelled for miles.

(Burn - See Page 5)

–Photos by Bill Clanton, Jr. New Jersey Forest Fire Service workers create a controlled burn to get rid of some underbrush.

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Walkouts:

Continued From Page 1 of expression. It was a security concern, so additional police were on hand.

“It’s harder to protect students on a football field rather than inside a brick building,” he said. Still, students weren’t going to be penalized as long as they participated in an event instead of just leaving campus.

Instead, students were urged to make their voices heard in ways that won’t affect class, such as writing to lawmakers or contacting survivors of the Parkland attacks. Some are going to visit a local congressman.

At Central Regional in Berkeley, the middle school and high school each had events, Superintendent Triantafillos Parlapanides said. He joined the middle school walkout, with about 120 students.

“We kept them in a safe area for the 17 minutes. A student read the bio of the 17 people killed,” he said.

At the high school, there were about 100 students, he said. Additional officers were sent in to cover security, and he thanked Chief Karin DiMichele and Mayor Carmen Amato for their support.

“Chief DiMichele did an amazing job and is a tremendous asset to the school and community,” he said.

At the Board of Education meeting that came after the walkout, a student criticized the administration for lack of clarity in whether the walkout was going to be allowed or if students were going to be punished.

“We just want to know you guys care,” Jonathan Martin said. He had emailed his principal asking whether they were going to be disciplined but did not get a straight answer. The students didn’t want to be stuck in an assembly while other schools were demonstrating. He heard that other schools told students they’d be suspended if they walked out.

Parlapanides said protesting means doing something regardless of whether you would

be punished. However, Central did not discipline anyone.

The board commended the students for standing up for what they believed in, and taking a stand on a national issue.

One parent at the meeting said that some of the kids didn’t really care about the event, they just wanted to go outside.

Jackson schools held a moment of silence.

The students also had options of going outside or staying in, said spokesperson Allison Erwin. At the high schools, there were places set aside outside that was away from public view for safety reasons.

At the middle schools, the library was the dedicated spot, but some just sat quietly by their lockers.

The students’ remembrances mostly took the form of silent reflection, but there were a few high schoolers who wanted to say a few words, she said.

Brick Township schools sent out a joint letter from the principals of the high schools stating that, due to safety reasons, the district and the police department decided not to participate in walkouts.

Instead, a moment of silence was scheduled. The district also scheduled a Town Hall-styled meeting where students will be able to make comments, and ask questions of school and municipal officials. This will be filmed and broadcast online.

“Our role as educators is to teach our students how to actively engage in civic conversations and the importance of participating respectfully and responsibly in a call to action to voice their concern,” the letter stated.

John Fiorentino, principal at Russell O. Brackman Middle School in Barnegat, wrote a letter to parents addressing the safety of students during the highly publicized national walkouts.

“Barnegat administration values student voice and civic engagement, therefore, this is something we need to let them participate in without consequence,” he wrote.

Any event outside the building would be

–Photo by Chris Lundy Central Regional student Jonathan Martin speaks to the Board of Education. considered unsafe and would not be permitted, he said. Instead, a moment of silence and a reading of the names was going to be had. Students were also encouraged to perform 17 random acts of kindness.

“Wednesday is a day to “Walk Up – Not Out,” he wrote. “We are encouraging students to walk up; walk up to the kid who sits alone at lunch and invite him to your group; walk up to the kid who sits quietly in the corner of the room and sit next to her, smile and say “Hi;” walk up to someone who has different views than you and get to know them.”

Students were encouraged to share their #WalkUpNotOut moments on Twitter, and told that they would be supported as long as they didn’t advocate a political position of any kind.

Toms River Regional Schools also grappled with how to handle walkouts in a situation that could potentially put children in harm’s way. They published a press release detailing security guidelines set out by the State Commissioner of Education and the New Jersey School Boards Association.

“Conversations between high school staff and students have included making sure any event would not be disruptive or violate district policies. Schools will follow established protocols regarding student attendance and behavior, and students will neither be required to nor denied the opportunity to peacefully participate in any activity established for that period,” the release stated. “Many teachers see this as an opportunity for learning and to promote student voice, an essential part of the school curriculum. School counselors have been especially mindful of student concerns and are “first responders” when it comes to mental health.”

A prayer service was held at Donovan Catholic High School in Toms River. It included a student-led prayer, a skit of a father and daughter reunited after the shootings, and an original song.

It also included a call to action for gun control legislation and mental health reform, and a reaffirmation in the power of prayer.

The names of the 17 lives lost were read, and a candle was lit for each.

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Continued From Page 1 While this may concern many local residents, this is a very common procedure carried out by the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. They are performing what is commonly referred to as prescribed, controlled or planned burning. It is a process in which the fire commission applies fire to a predetermined area, under specific environmental conditions. This is done in part to help prevent the formation of a wildfire through controlled conditions, by burning off underbrush. Underbrush are the small shrubs and trees, along with grass and leaves, that form within the undergrowth in a forest. These act as the kindling and “fuel” of the fire. Limiting this “fuel” greatly limits the chance of wildfire spreading. This also greatly reduces the intensity of possible fires and allows for effective fire suppression and protection.

Prescribed burns are used commonly on public lands in order to improve forest health, and reduce larger wildfires, according to the Forest Fire Service. These burns are both effective economically as well as safety wise for local residents.

They also allow for forest disease and pest control as well as an overall improvement of land. These burns are carried out all throughout the state and country. Most recently, Cloverdale in Barnegat, Wells Mills in Waretown and sections of Manchester have had these burns carried out.

These burns will continue to take place through the end of March.

The New Jersey Forest Fire Service (NJFFS) is a division of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection within the New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry. The Service is under the direction of the state fire warden and by their staffed headquarters in Trenton.

It was originally founded in 1906 with their primary focus being on wildland fire suppression and protection in New Jersey.

The Forest Fire Service is currently one of the largest firefighting departments in the state of New Jersey, covering well over 3.15 million acres of both private and public land statewide. The service is staff by 85 full-time employees and a very large part-time force, providing both protection and wildfire management.

“Since 1906, the Forest Fire Service has protected property, lives and infrastructure by creating defensible space and strategic fire breaks near developed areas,” said Greg McLaughlin, Acting Chief of the New Jersey Forest Fire Service.

The prescribed burns are performed in order to help prevent the start and spreading of wildfire. They most commonly take place between the months of October and March. These burns make it much easier for later prevention and fire suppression, as they greatly reduce the risk well before the prime of the wildfire season. The season typically begins in the early spring when the fallen leaves, branches and twigs are in abundance. Springtime in our area is commonly dry, windy and warm.

With limited new foliage growth and an abundance of dry underbrush and viable

The Berkeley Times, March 24, 2018, Page 5 fuel, forest fires around this time tend to form and spread much faster. The Pine Barrens and Pinelands region of southern New Jersey is probably one of the most susceptible regions to forest fires due to its regional fire dependent ecosystem. The region is dependent on these wildfires for the releasing of seeds for reproduction.

Controlling the buildup of fuel in the region is beneficial to the forests health.

Each year the Forest Fire Service responds to well over 1,000 wildfires all throughout New Jersey. A good amount of these fires threaten local home, business and wildlife all throughout the Pine Barrens, coastal marshes and New Jersey mountains. These fires involve hundreds of firefighters, both staffed and volunteer as well as many pieces of equipment.

The Forest Fire Service has the state of New Jersey split up in three main divisions. These divisions focus primarily on portions on north, central and south New Jersey. They are labeled as divisions A, B and C. (Ocean County falls under the central New Jersey division, or B division.) These larger divisions are then broken down into smaller more localized

divisions. A district forest fire warden is then placed in charge of one of the divisions and is responsible for recruiting and training fire crews and the issuing of burning permits. There are 269 district forest fire wardens statewide with more than 2,000 trained crewmen under them working on an hourly basis.

In 2016, the Forest Fire Service responded to 1,065 wildfires, 75 percent of which were a quarter-acre or smaller. The largest was a 464-acre fire in Bass River State Forest in Burlington County.

In 2017, the Forest Fire Service responded to 753 wildfires, 74 percent of which were a quarter acre or smaller. The largest was a 3,477-acre fire in Wharton State Forest, Burlington County.

As for 2018, the Forest Fire Service plans to have prescribed burns on approximately 30,000 acres of state-owned property and land. This includes state forests, parks and wildlife management areas, as well as other government lands. They are also planning on providing general assistance to private landowners and nonprofit organizations to help mitigate the wildfire risk.

Barnegat Township was the first town-

ship in New Jersey to have a Forest Fire Council as a town municipality. Woodland, Waterford and Manchester are also jumped on board, following the footsteps set out by Barnegat. Bill Brash, the man responsible for birthing this program in New Jersey, came up with the idea for such a council through the inspiration by a very similar concept adopted by the state of California. The Barnegat council adopted a lot of the same ideals and inter-workings similar to the program in California. The general premise behind it is to keep residents well informed and safe during a wildfire. The New Jersey Fire Safe Council helps with aid and the bringing in of grant funding as well as outreach and mitigation alongside the Forest Fire Service.

If you are curious and would like to be regularly updated about the Forest Fire Service and their efforts you can sign up for their text or email notifications by visiting: public.govdelivery.com/accounts/ NJDEP/subscriber/new. The New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry also provides notice through its Facebook page: facebook.com/newjerseyforests.

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Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf Re-Appointed To The State Beach Erosion Commission CAPITOL COMMENTS 9th Legislative District Senator Christopher J. Connors • Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf • Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove

TRENTON - The 9th District legislative delegation announced that Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf has been re-appointed to the State Beach Erosion Commission. The Speaker

of the General Assembly recently re-appointed the Assembly man with the start of the new 2018-2019 Legislative Session.

“I accepted this appointment as a coastal legislator

with the understanding that protecting our beaches is a significant issue for my constituency and that serving on the commission would place me in a position to more effectively represent their interests,” added Assemblyman Rumpf.

The Assemblyman further remarked, “The catastrophic damage caused by Superstorm Sandy graphically demonstrated how absolutely critical beach replenishment construction

and maintenance projects are to protecting lives, property and infrastructure from coastal storms. When assessing the devastation, it was clearly obvious that those municipalities where beach replenishment projects were more recently completed were more resilient, a testament to the overall success of the state’s beach replenishment program.

“Effectively maintained beaches are also an eco-

nomic necessity for New Jersey,” added Assemblyman Rumpf. “To be economically competitive and successful, our state needs to play to its core strengths.

Year in and year out, New Jersey’s pristine beaches remain key attractions and proven economic drivers for the state’s tourism industry which employs thousands of workers, ranging from small businesses on Long Beach Island to large casinos in Atlantic

City.”

Assemblyman Rumpf, along with his 9th District legislative colleagues Senator Christopher J. Connors and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove, announced their support for a legislative initiative to prohibit offshore drilling for oil or natural gas in State waters.

The 9th District delegation cited their serious environmental and economic concerns as representatives of a coastal district.

MacArthur Cosponsors Bipartisan Addiction Legislation From The Desk Of

Congressman Tom MacArthur WASHI NGTON, D.C. - C o n g r e s s m a n To m Ma cA r t hu r ( R-3 r d ) a n-

nounced he has cosponsored the bipartisan Comprehensive Addiction and

Recover y Act (CA R A) 2.0 with Representatives Tim Ryan (D-OH), Marsha Bla ckbu r n ( R-T N ) and Ann Kuster (D-NH).

This updated version of CARA will authorize approximately $1 billion in new funding to fight the opioid war and increases pe nalt ie s on ma nu fa c turers that don’t repor t

suspicious orders or keep proper diversion protocols in place. In addition, it places a three day limit on initial prescriptions for acute pain, provides enhanced first responder training, increases funds for the treatment of pregnant woman and affected newborns, and funds the expansion of specialized

courts to treat our nation’s veterans.

“The opioid crisis is devastating communities and families across the United States at an alarming rate.

More than 174 Americans die as a result of overdose ever y day. As co-chair of the Bipartisan Heroin Task Force, I’ve heard cou ntless stor ies f rom

those who have lost loved ones because of substance abuse. Congress must do more to help ou r communities. This bipartisan legislation will provide critical resources to combat this epidemic and I’m grateful members of both p a r t ie s h ave c ome t o gether to support it,” said Congressman MacArthur.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

F EATURED L ETTER Earbuds, Blasting Music Actually Blasts Your Ears In March, we observe World Hearing Day, recognizing that 1 in 5 Americans have some sort of hearing loss.

It is certainly alarming, as we watch the next generation of Americans pump up the music on the latest set of wireless ear buds. As audiologists, this is deeply concerning because music companies encourage children and teens to “experience the music” at loud volumes.

I, too, am guilty of blasting music and attending a concert or two that left my ears ringing for days. But as a member of the New Jersey Speech-Language-Hearing Association, I feel compelled to note that once someone loses their hearing, he or she can’t get it back.

Just look at all the rock stars who are now suffering

from permanent hearing loss, from Pete Townsend, to Eric Clapton, to Paul Stanley to Brian Wilson.

Many of these musicians are now learning to lip read after suffering from hearing loss and tinnitus. Tinnitus occurs when the ear perceives sound, often in the form of ringing, even when no sound is present.

When a child or teen blasts music through ear buds, it goes straight into their ears.

The levels of the music they experience can be as damaging as attending concerts and can result in hearing loss and ringing in the ears.

We must educate parents, teachers and children about how these earbuds can contribute to permanent hearing loss.

Bob DiSogra NJSHA Member Brick

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You Fell? Please Call 9-1-1 One of the most common calls we get is for a “Fall” or a “Lift Assist.”

We take these calls seriously. Whether you are hurt or just need help to get up, there is no need to apologize. Please don’t hesitate to call 9-1-1. Don’t wait for hours trying to get yourself or your partner up. This happens. We understand.

We are all in or near the same boat.

One day, after being on the floor, helping a patient, one of our members looked at me and said, “I need a lift assist.” I was sorry when she said she just couldn’t do this anymore but we are all going to get there. The point is – don’t feel bad about calling us.

There are s ome w ays to decrease falls. If you have walker or cane, use it. You have some of those beautiful small decorative rugs? Get rid of them. For us, they make better wall hangings. Sturdy slippers with backs may not win you the glamour queen/ king award but they may keep you from falling.

And, replace them if they are old. Socks are cozy and warm but they are slippery on wood and tile floors.

As we get older we tend to “shuffle.” Pick up your feet especially on your carpeting. Not only won’t you trip on the carpet’s pile but you will increase the muscle tone of your thighs from the exercise.

If you have weakness in your thighs, try walking like Groucho Marx. No? Really! Hold on when you first start doing it. If you don’t fall down laughing at yourself, it increases muscle and balance. If you peep in my window, you can see me walking like that around my house. I learned about this in physical therapy. The doctor told me I didn’t need a knee replacement. I needed to restore the muscles above my knees. What a relief!

If you have fallen because you didn’t listen to me and still have those scatter rugs, or slipped on a wet floor, call us. If are not hurt, we’ll help you up and we won’t breathe a word

Letters Editoris a strong supporter of small to your neighbors. IfTo you The Take Russia hit your head we will help you up and suggest you let us take you to the hospital.

You never know if a bump on the head is serious, especially if you take blood thinners and some other types of medications. If you have cuts and abrasions, we will bandage you.

If you fell because you were dizzy or passed out, the reason for the fall could be more serious than the fall. We’ll ask you a bunch of questions to get an idea of what that might be and we will suggest you let us bring you to the hospital.

If you fall frequently because of weakness in your muscles or joints, you may want to consider having someone to help you on a regular basis, like a home health aide. You can find an aide to come around regularly or a live in if that is necessary. It would be up to you.

If you live lone, you might want to consider an alert button to wear around your neck or carry your cell phone everywhere. If you have a garage door code (don’t lock the door to the garage) or a front door code (don’t lock the screen door), you can give it to the police. The police and the EMS ambulance will receive it when called to your house. It prevents us from having to break-in, in order to help you.

We are the busiest squad in Ocean County, answering as many as 10-14 calls a day, sometimes more.

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Don’t forget to recycle newspapers and magazines, phone books and aluminum cans at the recycling center behind HCBEMS building.

Stay well and on your feet!

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Seriously Or Lose Votes So, the House Intelligence Committee just dishonestly shut down the committee’s Russia investigation. Should I be surprised?

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson was fired, right after speaking out about Russia. Should I be surprised?

Help me understand how these actions are not partisan games.

Help me form a conclusion that “party ahead of country” is NOT what members of the House are running on the citizens.

It seems that those not running for re-election are speaking the truth, like Rep. Tom Rooney on the House Intelligence Committee. I agree with him on his declaration that the committee has “lost all credibility” on this Russia investigation.

It shouldn’t take a retirement to show political courage—it should be the job of every elected official, of both parties. I demand that my elected officials take the Russia investigation seriously and act in our country’s best interest.

Personally, I wish I could vote tomorrow. But I will be voting some people out this election cycle.

Sean Ryan Toms River

New Budget Act Gives More Than “Crumbs” The word “crumb” is synonymous with minuscule and insignificant. Crumbs are the microscopic food particles that the servers in my restaurant wipe off each table, before seating a new group of customers. They are not meaningful or important, and the staff at my Seaside Park restaurant, The 3 C’s Luncheonette, do not mind crumbs as they are swept from the floor and thrown away. You can imagine my surprise when I heard Nancy Pelosi refer to thousand dollar bonuses and increased wages for workers as “crumbs.”

As I talk with staff and patrons, many have expressed optimism about the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which Congressman Tom MacArthur (R-3rd) was a leader in fighting for. Thanks to this new tax cut, I can give my employees a raise and will be able to invest more in new equipment for the restaurant.

Congressman Tom MacArthur

businesses and has visited us here plenty of times. I don’t know how Nancy Pelosi and supporters of hers, like Andy Kim, could be so out of touch with the American people, that they would call these tax cuts “crumbs.”

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act means real savings for my small business and more money in the pockets of my employees. If this is what qualifies as “crumbs” to Nancy Pelosi, and Andy Kim, then I suggest that they introduce themselves to the real working middle class of America, who were just delivered real tax relief thanks to Congressman MacArthur.

Gail Coleman Councilwoman Seaside Park

Vegetarianism Trending Worldwide With three crippling nor’easters battering our East coast in quick succession, we all look forward to March 20th, first day of spring, balmy weather, and flowers in bloom.

It’s also a superb occasion to replace animal foods on our menu with healthy, delicious, eco-friendly vegetables, legumes, grains, and fruits.

The shift toward healthy eating is everywhere. Fast-food chains like Chipotle, Quiznos, Starbucks, Subway, Taco Bell, and Wendy’s all offer plant-based options. Major publications and popular websites tout vegan recipes.

Google CEO Eric Schmidt views replacement of meat by plant protein as the world’s #1 technical trend. The financial investment community is betting on innovative start-ups, like Beyond Meat, or Impossible Foods. Even Tyson Foods new CEO sees plant protein as meat industry’s future.

Global Meat News reports that nearly half of consumers are reducing meat intake. Indeed, per capita red meat consumption has dropped by a whopping 25% in the past 40 years.

Every one of us can celebrate spring by checking out the rich collection of plant-based dinners and desserts in our supermarket’s frozen food, dairy, and produce sections. An internet search on vegan foods brings rich rewards.

Henry Traconi Toms River

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Jay Marles’ Killer’s Request For New Trial Denied

By Jennifer Peacock OCEAN COUNY – The Manchester man convicted in the death of an Ocean Gate police officer will not get a new trial, appellate judges ruled this week.

Erick Uzcategui, 38, must serve at least 85 percent of his eight-year sentence, Superior Court Appellate Division Judges Harry G. Carroll, George S. Leone and Hany A. Mawla ruled. Uzcategui was convicted of vehicle homicide of police officer Jason Marles, who died in a fiery crash Nov. 25, 2010 when Uzcategui’s BMW crashed into Marles’ Jeep Grand Cherokee northbound on the Garden State Parkway in Toms River. The Jeep crashed into a guardrail, fl ipped, and erupted into flames, which instantly killed the officer.

Marles was 32. The father of two, a nineyear veteran of the Ocean Gate Police Department, was returning home from an overtime drunk driving parole that

Thanksgiving day early morning.

Uzcategui was returning from a night of partying with friends in Seaside Heights.

APP.com reported that he admitted to having four or five vodkas and some cocaine before the crash, but didn’t feel impaired and was the best of his friends to drive.

His blood alcohol level was twice the legal limit.

Uzcategui was convicted after a six-day trial in 2014.

He challenged his conviction, one reason being the police didn’t have a warrant to draw his blood. The appellate judges rejected all his arguments, saying Superior Court Judge James M. Blaney sentence of eight years is not excessive, especially having prior DWI and cocaine possession convictions. He will serve his time at the Southern State Correctional Facility.

Uzcategui will be eligible for parole April 9, 2021.

STR Recreation Summer Camp Registration

SOUTH TOMS RIVER – STR Recreation Commission announced 2018 Summer Camp registration is open.

Summer camp will take place from July 2-28, weekdays from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The registration fee is $100 for the first camper, plus $25 for each additional camper in the household. This includes lunch t-shirts, and a family barbeque.

Camp is for ages 5-17 and for residents of South Toms River and Manitou Park.

Trip fees are $100 per camper and this includes transportation and all fees for 12

day trips. Trips will include a BlueClaws baseball game, bowling, swimming, the zoo, movies, planetarium, parks, and a surprise trip.

Advance registration for StrRecCamp Club starts now. Email billg@strnj.com and ask to join the Club. You can make easy monthly payments.

Registration is fi rst come, fi rst served.

Fees are strictly non-refundable. For more information visit strnj.com or call William Gleason at 732-505-3243 or Sandy Ross at 908-783-0291.

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Central Regional High School Summer Drama & Chorus 2018

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The “optic nerve” is composed of a bundle of nerve fibers that relay visual information from the eye to the brain. It is coated with a fatty substance known as “myelin,” which facilitates the transmission of this information. However, when the optic nerve becomes inflamed, the myelin is affected or damaged to the point where the visual cues being sent along the nerve fibers are disrupted. As a result, there is vision loss, pain with eye movement, or reduced color vision. “Optic neuritis,” as the condition is called, is closely associated with multiple sclerosis (MS), which causes inflammation and damage to nerves in the brain and spinal cord. In fact, it is often one of the first symptoms of MS. Our eye center offers attentive, thorough eye exams in a comfortable, professional environment. The comprehensive eye exams we conduct not only determine our patients need for vision correction but offer early detection and treatment of eye diseases. To schedule an 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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BERKELEY – Summer Drama will be from July 9-12 and 16-19 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. for students going into grades 5-11.

The students will prepare a show to be performed on July 19 and 20 at 5 p.m.

Summer Chorus will be from August 27-29 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for all students going into grades 8-12. It will take place in the Central Regional High School chorus room and auditorium.

Students will be preparing for the upcoming school year.

The counselors of drama camp are former campers with years of experience and education in our camps, school program, and in theatre companies up and down the east coast.

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day. Sessions are run through the Central Regional School District. Tickets for all performances are $5 and are available at the door. The proceeds from ticket and concession sales go to The Central Regional High School Choirs and Drama Club.

Drama camp is Monday-Thursday (two weeks). Drama Camp performances are Thursday and Friday at 5 p.m. On the day of the performance, the students will have the option to stay through from the end of camp at 3 until the show. If they need to go home-they will be expected to return at 4 p.m.

Drama camp performances and the camp will be held in the Berkeley Township Elementary School Auditorium. Chorus camp will be held in the chorus room at Central Regional High School. Central Regional reserves the right to determine the appropriateness of any camp for any student.

Summer Drama will take place in the Berkeley Township Elementary School Auditorium. Summer Chorus will take place in the Central Regional High School Chorus room.

For more information, email Beth Moore, Summer Drama and Chorus Session Director, at emoore@centralregional.net.

The Fiddle In America

BERKELEY – Come to the Berkeley Branch for The Fiddle in America on April 10 from 7-8 p.m. In this interactive session, Matthew Backes, a professor of American Studies at Rutgers University, shares the origins and history of American fiddle music—covering a range of styles and modes of expression—and raises big questions about musical tradition and music making along the way.

This program is funded by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities.

Berkeley Kindergarten Registration

BERKELEY – Kindergarten registration for the 2018-2019 school year for Berkeley Township School District will take place April 16, 2018 through April 20, 2018 at the Administrative Annex Office, 62 Veeder Lane from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Children must be 5 years old on or before October 1, 2018 to enter kindergarten. Parents should bring an original birth certificate with a raised seal, two proofs of residency and proof of immunizations for kindergarten registration.

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BERKELEY – Join the Berkeley Branch Library for a Spring Flower Design program on April 11 from 2-3 p.m. Tracy Vincent, owner of Whiting Flower Shoppe, will

present a hands-on workshop. Everyone will leave with a small floral arrangement.

Please bring a pair of scissors. Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkeley Library.

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An essential part of any comprehensive plan to prevent diabetic ulcers and other foot complications is proper footwear. If a shoe is worn out or ill-fitting, rubbing can occur, causing blisters, corns, callouses, infections and ultimately ulcers. For those diabetics who suffer from neuropathy, this is an especially dangerous factor in causing diabetic ulcers due to the lack of protective sensation.

–Photos courtesy OCC (L to R) Ocean County College students and members of the Tau Iota Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, Aiza Nageeb and Sophia Crawford (Toms River), wait to cut the grand opening ribbon near the Helping Hands Food Pantry in Ocean County College’s Student Center on the Main Campus in Toms River.

Fortunately, for diabetics with risk factors such as poor circulation or neuropathy, Medicare and other insurance carriers allow for the dispensing of diabetic shoes and heat molded inserts.

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By Jennifer Peacock TOMS RIVER – Ocean County College is helping students combat the growing trend of “food insecurity” with its Helping Hands food pantry on campus.

A grand opening ribbon cutting was held March 14, but the pantry has been open for students since February.

“This pantry was created to assist college students as they battle with something very extreme, food insecurity. For many years now, Ocean County College has wanted to have a food pantry for its students in need. Another meal program was established in 2012, Pay It Forward, to help our students. However, we knew the campus needed more. The Tau Iota Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (national honor society) partnered with the Student Life Office to finally make this dream a reality,” said Alison Noone, assistant director of student life at OCC. The food pantry is open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Mondays and Thursdays at the Larson Student Center on the main campus. Food insecure students must show their student ID. Surveys across the country have shown a growing trend of “food insecure” students at two- and four-year colleges and universities.

OCC is asking the public help their students by making donations of nonperishable food

items and checks.

The pantry needs single-serve, individually packaged pull-tab servings. They need: “cheese or peanut butter crackers, beef jerky; instant macaroni and cheese; applesauce, pudding, and fruit cups; cereal, granola, and power bars; Chef-Boy-R-Dee, SpaghettiOs and canned vegetables and fruit; boxed drinks along with fruit and tomato juices; packaged nuts, trail mix, fruit snacks and dried fruits; and chips, pretzels, cookies and Goldfish.”

Checks can be made out and mailed to: Ocean County College, with “Helping Hands” in the memo, Office of Student Life, OCC, P.O. Box 2001, Toms River, NJ, 08754.

“Tau Iota’s executive board has worked vigorously the past few months fundraising, communicating with local food pantries, stocking food, and much more. Thanks to the support of Student Life, Tau Iota is one step closer to accomplishing our goals: making a difference in the lives of our peers, every day.

This project has made an impact on many of the board members as we worked day and night to make this happen. However, receiving emails from students expressing their gratitude makes it all worth it,” Aiza Nageeb, president of the Tau Iota chapter of PTK at OCC, said.

For more information, contact Noone at 732255-0400, ext. 2138, or anoone@ocean.edu.

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CRHS Building & Grounds Supervisor Named Educational Facilities Manager Of The Year

BERKELEY – Having come up through the ranks at Central Regional is Mr. Sam Pepe, buildings and grounds supervisor.

A 1984 graduate of Central Regional High School, Pepe’s career at Central began when he was hired in 2003 as the grounds supervisor.

He pursued a career in grounds management early out of high school working for a private lawn maintenance company and moving on as a grounds and turf manager for a corporate firm in the 90’s.

Over the years prior to his employment at Central, he attended numerous college and technical school programs in grounds and facilities management including the University of Georgia, Rutgers University, Almeda University, and Ocean County Vocational and Technical School.

In 2010, he was appointed to the position of buildings and grounds supervisor for Central Regional School District. Pepe has acquired many licenses and certifications including but not limited to the New Jersey Department of Education Certified Educational Facilities Manager, New Jersey Black Seal Boiler’s License, New Jersey Commercial Pesticide License, New Jersey Certified Fertilizer License, Rutgers Certified Educational Facility Manager, and Associate of Science in Facilities Management.

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There were several big wins along the way.

One of them was on Jan. 21, when they won the NJSIAA Group 3 State Relays in the Shuttle Hurdles at the John Bennett Indoor Athletic Complex (the bubble) in Toms River. On Feb. 7, they had the Last Chance Meet at the same location, and they set a new school record for the winter track team.

On March 10 the team ran 30.31at over 5 hurdles at 55m in the Shuttle Hurdles to earn 3rd place at the Nationals, All-American status each as an athlete and the 2nd fastest time this season in New Jersey in this event.

Last year, they ranked 16th in the Nationals.

“We keep winning,” Superintendent Triantafillos Parlapanides said. “We got great kids, so it’s easy.”

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Many of you who read this column can be sitting on top of a fence looking at sheep grazing in the pasture and wondering, “do I really need help with my hearing?” Here are some general guidelines to consider: You may need a hearing aid if: Your hearing frustrates you when conversing with family or friends.

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The proper treatment with either medical attention or a hearing aid will be recommended. With today’s modern technology, many hearing losses can be successfully compensated with a hearing aid.

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tomed to normal environmental sounds such as traffic noise, the hum of a refrigerator or air conditioner, natural sounds or background conversation. Therefore, when you begin to wear hearing aids, it is necessary to re-educate your brain to practice selective listening and learn once again to choose only those sounds you wish to hear and ignore the rest. It is important that you wear your hearing aids as much as possible. This is the best way for you to get used to them and the way that they work. This also helps you to become more skilled at recognizing sound direction, learning what hearing aid settings work best in different situations and using visual clues in different hearing environments. Patience is the key.

Your friends and family can be very helpful in the whole listening process. Encourage them to speak to you in a normal voice without over annunciating or over emphasizing their lip movements. If for some reason, you continue to find the adjustment to be difficult, your hearing health care professional should be happy to answer any questions that you have and help you solve any of your hearing-related problems.

So, if you are sitting on top of the fence looking at sheep grazing in the pasture and wondering whether you have a hearing problem, the odds are - you do. The majority of patients with hearing problems can be fully and most appropriately helped with the use of properly fitted hearing aids.

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

Make Herbal Teas For Your Troubles

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

We’re doing something wrong because, as a nation, we spend twice what other comparable countries spend on health care, but we have the lowest life expectancy. Worse, we have the highest infant mortality rates. Our medical system is expensive, slow, inefficient and at times miserably incompetent.

It’s not me saying this, I’m just passing along news from a JAMA study that was just released. Today I’d like to get back to nature. I’m going to share the best teas for various health concerns. Teas are gentle but they contain powerful natural compounds that man has relied on for eons. If you have a medical condition, please make sure your practitioner or local herbalist or acupuncturist weighs in for you. The teas I mention below are sold as commercially prepared teabags or you can learn to make them yourself.

If you want help with cancer and immunity. - Many good animal studies prove that EGCG in green tea can slow down the growth of many cancers, including pancreatic cancer. Angiogenesis slows.

If you have chronic infections or cancer, talk to your oncologist about taking this because timing is important if you’re on chemo.

If you want help remembering. - Gotu kola is for your brain baby! It boosts memory and helps with age-related cognitive decline. I have my own refreshing recipe for Mint Hibiscus Memory Tea. If you’d like to watch my video, I’ll make this ex-

act tea for you. Watch at suzycohen.com/ hibiscus-tea If you want to sleep. - Lavender tea is the best option. It works like prescribed tranquilizers, meaning it activates your natural sleep hormone called GABA. Rose petals can do the same thing! I crawled out of bed one night in my jammies to make Lavender Rose Sleep Tea. Watch my video: suzycohen.com/lavender-rose-tea If you have diabetes or want to lower blood pressure. - Rooibos tea is excellent at cleaning capillaries and there are many of these tiny capillaries that lead to your retina. I think it’s great for both blood pressure and vision. Rooibos, has no caffeine. It contains chrysoeriol which helps reduce blood pressure. You might also consider goldenseal or dandelion, two of Mother Nature’s best diuretics.

If you want to relieve nausea. - Ginger tea is easy to make, and it does not have caffeine. It contains numerous biologically active compounds including gingerols which act like medicine in the body. You can grate fresh ginger into some water and simmer it for a few minutes. It’s also a potent anti-inflammatory for joint health.

Allergies and Sinus Problems - The herb stinging nettles is a very common natural way to deal with allergies. It’s a natural antihistamine and anti-inflammatory herb.

It helps with hay fever according to some well-designed trials. You should ask your practitioner about this if you’re interested.

It’s a natural diuretic by the way so be careful if you take HCTZ or furosemide.

(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2017 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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Sound Healing Seminar With Bartley Healthcare

JACKSON – Sound is a sense that we need, but did you ever think how much more there is to that than just being able to hear? Can sound be used to help in healing and wellness?

To explore those questions and more, Bartley Healthcare is partnering with Centrastate Medical Center to host an educational seminar to inform the community on the importance and positive effects of sound healing. The seminar will be held on April 23 at 5 p.m. at Bartley Healthcare Nursing and Rehabilitation at 175 Bartley Road in Jackson.

Shelly Botwinick MA, Holistic Health Educator of the Star and Barry Tobias Health Awareness Center, will present information and be available to answer questions and provide guidance.

Sound has been utilized in various cultures for thousands of years, using various techniques that all have the same intention: to move us from a place of imbalance to a place of balance. Sound healing is a vibrational energy method in which tonal sound waves harmonize the mind, body, and spirit. A gentle therapeutic vibration is conducted throughout the body to promote healing and wellness.

Research has shown sound balancing reduc-

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Seating is limited, so anyone interested in attending the “Sound Healing” educational seminar, please call Centrastate Medical Center at 732-308-0570, or visit centrastate. com, and click on Classes and Events. There will be a light dinner served, so if you are interested in attending, please call, or go online, and register.

For 32 years, Bartley Healthcare has provided quality individual focused memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and assisted living services for residents on its 25-acre campus in Jackson, NJ. Founded in 1985, Bartley Healthcare has long been recognized as an award winning, quality leader in memory care, skilled nursing, post-acute care, and assisted living. Bartley Healthcare is Joint Commission accredited, with special certification for their Memory Care and PostAcute Programs.

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Teen Table Top Tuesdays

BERKELEY – Join the Berkeley Branch Library on April 3 at 3 p.m. for Teen Table Top Tuesday! Teens, every Tuesday is tabletop Tuesdays! Come in after school

and play your favorite board games in the teen zone! Bring your own games or select from our collection. Don’t forget to tell your friends.

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NOTICE OF CHANGE OF MEETING FOR THE BOARD OF SCHOOL ESTIMATE OF THE OCEAN COUNTY VOCATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the meeting of the Board of School Estimate of the Ocean County Vocational Technical School District that was scheduled for Wednesday, March 28, 2018, has been changed to meet on Wednesday, April 18, 2018, at 3:15 p.m., in the Ocean County Administration Building, 101 Hooper Avenue, Room 304, Toms River, New Jersey, for the purpose of reviewing and approving the proposed budget for the Ocean County Vocational Technical School District for the 2018-2019 school year.

Formal action will be taken at this meeting.

Frank J. Frazee, CPA Secretary, Board of School Estimate

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By Robert C. Shea Esq., of R.C. Shea and Associates A necessary but intensive task during your journey to purchase your new home will be providing your mortgage representative with all of the financial records and additional information they may require during the home buying process. Equally, during a re-finance of your existing home many of the same financial records will be required. In either case, the process is started with an application and then moves through the underwriting process until the loan is clear to close.

This time period may span from 30 days to several months, depending on the complexity of the loan program. There are several tips to remember which will help achieve a smooth closing.

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By Jennifer Peacock TOMS RIVER – There was little shock expressed when Sears Holdings announced back in January the closing of its Hooper Avenue location. (The company also owns K-Mart, its Brick location also shuttering its doors.) Not just the store itself, but Ocean County Mall, along with so many other indoor retail centers, has three-quarters empty parking lots in the age of Amazon.

The demise of Sears—one of several anchor stores that attracted customers to amble mall from one end to the other—and the decline of mall traffic overall is cause for concern for not only the township but the county. The mall sits atop the county’s tax list with $135 million in ratables.

“Sears is a major loss and it sets the trend for other businesses to move out,” Freeholder Joseph Vicari told The Toms River Times in a phone interview. “Now what’s the impact if they lose that in Toms River Township, that ratable, the County of Ocean, and the school system?”

The loss of anchor stores causes that all-too-familiar domino effect: smaller stores close, or seeing the loss of business, demand lower rent rates, tax appeals, and still greater losses in revenue for the township and county.

But the writing has been on the wall for some time, and plans have been in talks for at least several years as to what to do with this much needed money maker.

“We’ve been in communication with Simon (owner) since the Master Plan update and well before the Sears announcement to understand their intentions for the future of the complex,” Toms River Township planner David G. Roberts told The Toms River Times. Simon has received approval for a BJ’s Brew House pad site on the same lot as Sears. “[They] have

met with us conceptually earlier [in February] regarding the replacement of the Sears building with a number of smaller, mostly attached, retail buildings oriented opposite what would be a new mall entrance at the Sears end with exterior facing storefronts.”

Roberts said Simon is expected to workshop with the planning board professionals, after which they will submit a full application to the board by late spring.

“In the long term they envision other renovations to the complex to update its design and function as they are doing with other enclosed malls that they own around the country,” Roberts added.

More than 40 years ago, county officials were eager to see the indoor shopping mall come to Ocean County. Situated on prime property between two main roadways in the heart of the county, they expanded the roads and made sure all the I’s were dotted and T’s crossed to make the concept a reality. Up until its opening in 1976, Ocean County residents traveled to Monmouth County for their shopping.

“Why did they do it? For two reasons: ratables, jobs, but to accommodate people because people are consumers,” Vicari said. “But what’s happening since that time, [the mall is] old.”

The future, Vicari said, is mixed use, according to what an Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy analysis, Rutgers, found. “Mixed use is the thing of the future, where you have stores on the bottom, professional offices on the top. A mixture of housing and businesses in one, so that the people who live there have food, establishments, stores and everything else.”

The mall needs a rebranding, and quickly. Everyone will see in late spring what that might look like.

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We discuss our benefits, pensions and annuities. Each month there is a guest speaker on relevant topics, fellowship and refreshments.

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BAYVILLE – Join us for the 12th Annual Chuckie Nevins Striped Bass Boat and Surf Fishing Benefit for children with cancer, held at the Bayville Elks Lodge BPOE #2394 on Saturday, June 16, 2018.

From 2 -8 p.m., come out for food, music, and prizes. The fee is $40 for Anglers and this includes a t-shirt and food. All non-An-

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STAFFORD IS “BREAKING THE SILENCE ON SEXUAL VIOLENCE” IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY

By Kimberly Bosco STA FFOR D – Local st udents and community members got some unique insight and educational tips during a seminar on the importance of recognizing and dealing with sexual violence, held at the Bay Avenue Community Center in Manahawkin on Jan. 30.

“Brea k i ng t he Silence on Sexu al Violence: Media Literacy and Sexual Violence Law,” was the title of the seminar led by members from the St. Francis Community Center Counseling Services. The seminar was broken up into th ree par ts, begin ning with an introductory presentation about gender roles and sexual violence definitions

by Meghan McAleer, LSW, the Sexual Abuse and Assault Prevention Program Coordinator at St. Francis.

McAleer began by defining the concept of media literacy. “It is how we understand, or how we inter pret the information we’re getting,” from any kind of media source, she said.

The concept of media literacy was a large part of the seminar, because as McAleer noted, we need to critically examine the things we interpret daily from the media in order to be media literate about things such as gender and sexuality.

She discussed topics such as gender versus sex, hyper masculinity, and what it means to “be a man” versus “act like a lady.” Showing funny commercial advertisements and videos to the audience, McAleer engaged with them by throwing candy out to individuals who shouted out correct answers, getting the conversation about sexual violence started in a comfortable atmosphere.

“If you’re laughing, you’re learning,”

she joked. Sexual violence is a sensitive topic for many, and McAleer made it very easy for individuals to start a productive discussion around the topic.

She helped the audience to describe what we all consider to be stereotypical characteristics of men and women.

The transition into a discussion about sexual violence came when she asked the audience: “W hat happens when a man or women acts outside of the stereotypes?”

Jumping from the lighter topics to the statistics, McAleer noted that 1 in every 2 women and 1 in every 5 men has had an experience with sexual violence in their lifetimes. These numbers are bit unsettling, especially when you notice the stark gap between males and female.

McAleer did a great job in drawing the audience’s attention to ever yday things that contribute to our distorted view of sexual violence; for example, certain movies and television shows that implicitly normalize sexually violent culture, like Beauty and The Beast, among others.

“I love Game of Thrones, but what do they always do on that show?” McAleer said, “They fight and rape women.”

Following her presentation was Donna Velardi, RN, FN-CSA, the SART/FNE Coordinator from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office.

Velardi is a member of the SART for Ocean County, which stands for the Sexual Assault Response Team.

“New Jersey is special because all 21 counties participate in the SART program,” she said.

The SART team is made up of law enforcement agents, a Confidential Sex-

ual Violence Advocate, and a Forensic Nurse Examiner. Additional members that can play a part in the process are prosecutors and hospital staff members.

When talking about sexual violence, Velardi said, “It’s really about power and cont rol.” W hen Velardi helps a patient, or a victim of sexual abuse, she noted that the victim is always in charge.

“They get to tell me how they want to do things,” she said.

According to her presentation, SART exists to provide victim-centered services, to help minimize re-victimization, to provide forensic medical exams quickly and with quality evidence examination, and to assist in prosecution.

The SART program is required by law and is coordinated by the NJ Division of Criminal Justice and operated by the County Prosecutor.

The Ocean County SART program works with four different hospitals in Ocean County, including: Ocean Medical Center in Brick, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood, Souther n Ocea n Medical Center i n Manahawkin, and Community Medical Center in Toms River. Velardi said that if a victim of sexual assault visits one of these hospitals for help, they need not wait in the emergency room. These patients are taken back to a specially designated room for SART that allows them easy and quick access to advocates that will help them.

“I have been a Forensic Nurse for 18 years,” said Velardi. “I’ve done over 200 cases of sexual assault in my lifetime.”

She also noted that the SART program and all of the services and resources it

provides its patients are all grant funded and free to patients, excluding sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing.

Velardi ended her presentation on a positive note, noting that more males have been recorded coming for ward after incidents of sexual abuse.

“This means that these men are becoming better educated, and stronger,” when it comes to sexual violence, she said.

Following Velardi was the final aspect of the seminar, which included comments from Stockton University Interim Police Chief Cynthia Parker and Stafford Township Police Chief Thomas Dellane.

“Sexual violence (response) is not something that the law enforcement department does by themselves,” Chief Parker said.

Accompanying Parker at the seminar were officials from Stockton, including the Clery Compliance Coordinator Rosanne Latoracca, Title IX Coordinator Valerie Hayes, and Director of the Women’s Gender and Sexuality Center Laurie Dutton.

“The more we educate, it’s all about prevention, but the big thing is consent,” Hayes emphasized.

Ch ief Della ne noted t hat t he de partment has a very strong focus on providing the needed services to the community, regarding sexual assault.

“Our purpose, our goal, is to prevent re-victimization,” he said.

Velardi mentioned that, “we would like ever yone to come for ward (for help)…but not everyone is ready.”

To this, an audience member said: “T he i mpor t ant t a keaway is to tell someone.”

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Understanding Myofascial Pain

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By: Stefanie Armstrong, DPT, In-Home Physical Therapist

ithin our bodies is a continuous layer of connective tissue called fascia. Fascia is a three dimensional web of tissue found throughout our body that plays a major role in the following:

local or referred pain, reduced flexibility, tenderness to touch, popping and clicking, limited movement, and muscle weakness without atrophy.

1. Helps maintain structural integrity

The answer to the question above is simply no. If you suffer from myofascial pain, there are noninvasive treatment options available to you, including injections directly into the trigger point, NSAIDs to assist in managing your pain levels, massage therapy to reduce spasms and improve tissue extensibility within the muscles and physical therapy to prescribe an appropriate exercise program. Since myofascial pain has been linked to many types of pain, from stiffness or a deep, aching pain in the muscle to headaches, jaw pain, neck pain, low back pain, pelvic pain, and arm and leg pain, it is imperative that you work closely with your physician to rule out any other possible causes of pain.

2. Supports and protects the surrounding structures 3. Acts as a shock absorber 4. Transmits movement from muscles to bones There are three layers of fascia: superficial fascia, deep fascia and visceral fascia; all of which have different functions and roles within our body. The superficial fascia is found just underneath the skin and is responsible for storing fat and water, acting as a passageway for lymph, nerve and blood vessels. The deeper layer of fascia is the tougher fibrous tissue that is responsible for covering and permeating the muscles, bones, nerves and blood vessels. The fascia itself doesn’t have blood vessels; however, it has receptors that detect the presence of pain in the body. The deepest layer is considered the visceral fascia which is responsible for holding organs in their cavities.

With overuse or injury, this connective tissue may tighten and contract creating undue pressure on muscles, nerves, bones or organs. This area of injury is often referred to as a trigger point.

Myofascial pain syndrome is defined as a localized painful musculoskeletal condition affecting any skeletal muscle in the body, characterized by trigger points. Trigger points by definition are simply a taut band of skeletal muscle that is often felt as a “knot” within the muscle. These taut bands tend to be very sensitive to even light pressure, creating pain not only at the injury site, but also in various other areas of the body (referred pain).

It is even common for an individual to experience symptoms that appear totally unrelated to the original injury.

Individuals who suffer from myofascial pain may experience poor sleep habits,

DO YOU NEED TO HAVE SURGERY TO TREAT MYOFASCIAL PAIN?

HOW CAN PHYSICAL THERAPY HELP? Physical therapists are trained specialists that work with individuals to recognize the source of pain, identify trigger points and address any contributing factors to myofascial pain such as poor postural awareness, workplace ergonomic and biomechanical imbalances. Physical therapists can utilize a number of different techniques including soft tissue mobilization to improve tissue extensibility, strengthening through therapeutic exercises to restore muscle function, stretching exercises to improve postural awareness, modalities such as ultrasound and electrical stimulation to reduce pain as well as utilize techniques such as myofascial release.

WHAT IS MYOFASCIAL RELEASE? Myofascial Release is a technique, utilized by physical and massage therapists, to address connective tissue restrictions within the body created by trauma, poor posture or inflammation.

It is a hands-on approach that utilizes gentle, sustained pressure to the restricted area for

a minimum of 2 minutes, which allows the affected tissue to undergo histological length changes.

After a series of length-tension changes occur, the affected tissue will become soft and pliable, resulting in restoration in biomechanical alignments, pain reduction and improved mobility.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of march 24 - march 30

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr. 19): Don’t look back. Show that you are the one who can get things done by taking definitive action and giving a maximum effort. Others may be comforted if you assume the role of leader this week.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Take what you can get. You should set aside some extra time to spend with a loved one as schedules may conflict later in the week. Only purchase items that have some lasting value.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Put your best foot forward. The key to getting ahead with a new romantic prospect lies with making a good first impression. Career and business matters may fall into a rut in the week ahead.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Shake things up. Usual hobbies or pastimes may not cut it this week as you long to try something new and adventurous. Throw caution to the wind as hesitation is your only enemy.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. It is an excellent week to update or upgrade tools which may soon be out-of-date. Don’t let a minor problem get more attention than it’s worth.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You’ve got all the time in the world. Move at the pace that is most comfortable and you’ll have no trouble fulfilling obligations this week. Keep a cool head even when it seems that the clock is against you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22.): Timing is everything. The stars may be trying to tell you something when someone is always there when needed and has all the right answers. Follow what you feel in your heart this week.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don’t bite off more than you can chew. Keep your ambitions within reason or you could quickly get overwhelmed by trying to do too much. A loved one may need attention this week.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Go with the flow. You may not agree with the current consensus, but it is easier to go along with the crowd. It may be to your benefit to keep opinions under your hat this week.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Play fair. You may gain a short-term edge by using cutthroat tactics, but you’ll lose a lot of respect in the long run. Be content as too much ambition doesn’t suit your needs this week.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The only thing to fear is fear itself. Overcoming doubts is the only obstacle that stands in the way of achieving goals this week. Set the bar as high as you like, and then rise to meet it.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Change may be in order. Fight off the tendency to put things off and get the ball rolling on new projects and plans. Put the past behind you this week, as your focus should be on the future.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Spring Ahead With Vegetarian Chili

By Wolfgang Puck “Spring ahead! Fall back!” That’s the simple memory device we’ve all been taught to remember which way to reset our clocks when daylight saving time begins (on the second Sunday in March) or ends (on the first Sunday in November). The practice aims to give people an extra hour of sunlight after their working days during springtime and summer.

I always think of daylight saving time’s arrival as a sign that the bounty of spring, beginning March 20, will soon be filling up the stalls in farmers’ markets. Yet, I’m also aware that we’re technically still in the middle of winter, and bitter cold spells and even snow can still suddenly come in early March - something I’ve been well aware of ever since my two oldest sons chose to pursue their university educations in Massachusetts and upstate New York.

So at this time of year, I like to think about preparing dishes that still have the power to warm us up and comfort us if the weather turns chilly, yet still hold hints of the sunnier, warmer, longer days soon to come. And today I’d like to share that exact type of dish in my recipe for vegetarian three-bean and quinoa chili.

Any bean stew such as this one is, of course, a perfect choice to cook when the weather is threatening outside. It calls for long, gentle stovetop simmering, which transforms the kitchen into a warming, welcoming place and fills the entire house with rich aromas. The chile peppers that season the stew add their own uniquely warm flavor to the mixture; though I quickly have to add that this recipe isn’t overly spicy, and you can certainly cut back on the chile quantities if you prefer milder results.

The beans themselves are a perfect example of the kind of stick-to-your-ribs food that will keep you feeling warm and satisfied for hours.

And the quinoa, an ancient Incan grain that has become widely available and popular in recent years, adds more sustenance, being higher in protein and dietary fiber than brown rice.

But what about spring flavors? Look first to the fact that this is a vegetarian recipe, so it will very likely taste to you - and rest in your stomach - far lighter than traditional meaty versions of the dish. Lighter, brighter elements of the dish, including a generous amount of fresh lime juice and garnishes such as tomato salsa, sliced avocado, green onion and cilantro, also evoke warmer months.

The result is a surprisingly fresh-tasting, healthy chili that is not only a perfect way to welcome spring but also an ideal dish to enjoy as you start thinking of getting into shape for swimsuit season, which is just months away.

VEGETAR IA N THR EE -BEA N A ND QUINOA CHILI Serves 8 to 10 1 pound (500 g) dried white beans 1 pound (500 g) dried black beans 1 pound (500 g) pinto beans

3 dried guajillo chiles 1/2 cup (125 mL) extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup (250 mL) finely diced yellow onion 2 tablespoons minced garlic 2 tablespoons ground cumin 2 tablespoons pure chile powder 1 cup (250 mL) tomato paste 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) canned crushed tomatoes 3 tablespoons kosher salt, plus more to taste 1 1/2 gallons (5.75 L) vegetable stock 1 1/2 pounds (750 g) quinoa 2 jalapeno chiles, halved, stemmed, seeded and deveined, and minced 1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup 3 ripe Hass avocados, halved, pitted, peeled and sliced, for garnish 1 cup (250 mL) sour cream, for garnish 1 cup (250 mL) chopped green onion, for garnish 1 cup (250 mL) chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish 1 cup (250 mL) prepared tomato salsa, for garnish 3/4 cup (185 mL) thinly sliced fresh jalapeno chiles, or pickled jalapenos, for garnish The night before you cook, pick through each batch of beans, removing any debris or misshapen beans. Rinse the beans put into separate large bowls, and add cold water to cover by at least 2 inches (5 cm). Leave to soak overnight, adding water as needed to keep the beans covered.

The next day, put the guajillo chiles in a bowl, add enough hot water to cover, and leave to soak for 20 minutes. Drain. Carefully slit open the guajillos, and remove the seeds.

Put the guajillos and a little soaking liquid in a blender, and puree to a paste. Transfer to a bowl, and set aside.

Drain the beans, and set aside.

Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the olive oil and onion, and saute, stirring occasionally, until the onion turns translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and saute briefly until fragrant. Stir in the cumin and chile powder.

Stir in the tomato paste, and saute, stirring until it darkens slightly, about 30 seconds. Add the drained soaked beans. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, with their juices, the guajillo puree, salt, and enough vegetable stock to submerge the beans completely. Cover the pot securely and cook, adjusting the heat to maintain a simmer, until the beans are cooked through and tender but still firm and whole, 20 to 30 minutes.

Stir in the quinoa, cover, and cook until tender, 5 to 7 minutes, adding more stock if needed.

Stir in the minced jalapenos, lime juice and maple syrup. Simmer, uncovered, over low heat for about 15 minutes, stirring often. Taste and, if needed, add a little more salt.

Arrange the avocado, sour cream, green onion, cilantro, salsa and sliced fresh or pickled jalapenos in bowls to serve as garnishes. Ladle the chili into individual serving bowls, inviting guests to garnish their servings to taste.

(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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