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–Photos by Chris Lundy (Above) The dinosaur has seen better years. (Inset) Artist Janell Keneske will be breathing new life into the dinosaur. By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – When you stand outside of the Heritage Square plaza, people honk their horns as they drive by. When they see activity by the dinosaur, they slow down – on Route 9 – to get
a better look. They might even pull into the parking lot. Everyone is interested in what’s going on with the restoration of the iconic dinosaur. A fundraiser reached the desired amount. An artist, Shannon MacDonald, who
grew up in Bayville, was contracted to Restore the Roar...but then the roar went silent as people wondered what was going on. MacDonald started on the dinosaur, and was paid for her time, but she is (Dinosaur - See Page 5)
Berkeley Questions School Aid
By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – As nearby districts are fighting a reduction in state aid, Berkeley officials said that it’s time to take another look at the funding formula that also deals a relatively low payout to township schools. Across the state, aid was tied to enrollment. Districts with a shrinking number of students saw a reduction in state aid. Districts such as Toms River were hardest hit by this change. Berkeley schools were spared, but local officials said that they are still negatively impacted by the state funding formula. Central Regional gets 11 percent of their budget from the state, and the Berkeley Township School District gets 7.5 percent. “We’re falling behind as the years go by,” Mayor Carmen Amato said. “State aid is the same, but costs go up.” The entire funding formula needs to be reconsidered so that all districts get a fair share of the aid, he said. According to district records, Central Regional receives $4,436,119 in state aid, or 11 percent of their $38,747,569 (School - See Page 4)
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Chowderfest: 30 Years Of Food And Friendship
By William Clanton LONG BEACH ISLAND – Marking the 30th year of all that is chowder, Chowderfest came back to the Island, this time greater than ever. The weather was just perfect with barely any clouds in the sky, a nice warm island sun and a gentle, cool sea breeze. The open field in the heart of Bay Village was packed so tight with locals, travelers and chowder epicureans, along with the many vendors that participated in this phenomenal event. Live music and the wonderful aroma of red, white
creative chowders filled the air. The holy day of chowder kicked off on Sunday at 11 a.m. (10 a.m. for VIP access). All these things made this year’s Chowderfest one of the best years so far. With a record breaking 13,000 Chowderheads in attendance, the 30th annual event marked one of the largest ever. Restaurants from all across the LBI region, and even one group from as far as Ireland (Nancy’s Barn of Ballyliffin, Ireland), presented gallons –Photos by William Clanton of red (Manhattan), white (New England), and Over 13,000 chowder fans gathered to taste some of (Chowderfest - See Page 4) the best chowder at the shore.
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Continued From Page 1 creative chowders; each with their own personal touch, flavor and story. “Great weather, great restaurants. More people than ever before ... So many people wanted to come. This has become more than just an event, this is something that people bring their families too,” said Chowderfest coordinator Todd Elasasser. The top three winners this year for red, white and creative chowders go to: Lefty’s Tavern once again for the best red (Manhattan) chowder, Howard’s Restaurant for the best white clam chowder, and Blue Water Cafe for the best creative chowder. Of the many honorable mentions this year, the most unique chowder belongs to the WooHoo for their clam chowder ice cream. The ice cream itself actually contains clams, corn, butter and other seasonings, making it a genuine clam chowder ice cream. When questioned about their outrageous decision to make a chowder ice cream, Megan Kilroy, owner of the WooHoo in Beach Haven said, “We make all of our ice cream from scratch ... We make tons of creative flavors
of ice cream and just thought ‘why not?’.” After tasting it, several attendees had their own opinions on it. Teresa Belotti a curious attendee tasted it, and when asked she said, “It has a great taste, it’s refreshing … It’s a little crazy, but we’re liking it.” The event had initially kicked off this past Saturday with the free Merchant Market. This featured tons of chamber vendors offering great end-of-season bargains, local specialties, gourmet food and live music; as well as a wide variety of beers on tap, hard ciders and a new wine by the glass selection. There were also children friendly activities which included hands-on crafts and a command performance of Crunchy the T-Rex. They say the road to Chowderfest is a long one, but never quite as long as our friends from Ballyliffin, Ireland. With 3,162 miles under their belt, Kieran Doherty and his culinary team traveled all the way from Ireland just to participate in LBI’s 30th annual Chowderfest cook-off. Back in Ireland they won the national championship for the best chowder as well as the world’s best chowder back in Rhode Island. “These people are just crazy about chowder
and we are just blown away,” said Kieran Doherty, chef and owner of Nancy’s Barn. The Southern Ocean Chamber of Commerce gave a special thanks to the 19 restaurants that pleased and fed crowds throughout the day. Those include: Blue Water Cafe, Cuisine on the Green at Atlantis, Delaware Avenue Oyster House & Bar, La Bamba, Nancy’s Barn Ballyliffin, Sunny Rae’s Kitchen, The WooHoo, Bistro 14 Restaurant & Raw Bar, Black Whale Bar & Fish House, Buckalew’s Restaurant & Tavern, Lefty’s Tavern, Ocean County College’s hospitality club, Stefano’s Restaurant, Country Kettle Chowda, Howard’s Seafood Restaurant, Polly’s Dock, The Chicken or the Egg (CHEGG), Tuckers Tavern and Wally’s. The closing ceremonies began with Tony Luke Jr., world renowned restaurant entrepreneur and competitive food network star, who took the stage to give special thanks and wish good luck to all the restaurants for their extraordinary efforts. Tony was responsive for the launching of the #brownandwhite initiative, designed to fight the stigma surrounding opioid and heroin addictions in memory of his son
Anthony. Glenn Kalina from WJRZ FM served as Master of Ceremonies, with assistance by the Southern Ocean County Chamber Officers, Edible Jersey Publisher Ray Painter, Tony Luke Jr. and Chowderfest coordinator Todd Elsasser. Together they announced the winners of the event: New England • Grand Champion: Howard’s Restaurant • 2nd Place: Chicken or the Egg • 3rd Place Country Kettle Chowda Manhattan • Grand Champion: Lefty’s • 2nd Place: Stefano’s • 3rd Place: Buckalews Creative Chowder • Grand Champion: Blue Water Café • 2nd Place: Nancy’s Barn • 3rd Place: The WooHoo • Rookie of the Year: Nancy’s Barn Ireland • Best Interpretation of the Theme: Country Kettle Chowda • Best Shore Motif: Black Whale Bar & Fish House • Most Enthusiastic: Nancy’s Barn Ireland • Most Creative Booth: Delaware Oyster House In addition, the 2018 Grand Champions received a special recognition award from Edible NJ Magazine. All of the proceeds earned from the event go directly to the hundreds of local charities and other events, as well as scholarships to the local school districts. Being that this was their 30th year, the previous year’s restaurants voted for a qualifying nonprofit to be the “Chowder for A Cause Charity.” The selected charity then earns a large portion of the proceeds of the event. David’s Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation was selected for this year and was there throughout the event.
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Continued From Page 1 budget. This leaves $32,075,000 to the taxpayers and $2,236,450 in other forms of revenue. The Berkeley Township School District receives $2,560,810 in state aid, or 7.5 percent of their $34,148,954 budget. Taxpayers supply $28,933,865 and other funding provides $2,654,279. “We’re fighting for just over $7 million,” Amato said of the two districts’ combined aid. This is unfair, he said, because Berkeley residents have a lower per capita income than some of the Abbott districts. These were poorer districts that were determined to need extra funding in order to give the students equal education.
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Continued From Page 1 no longer working on it, said Bud Magahan, treasurer for the historical society. There’s still enough money in the account to finish the cost of the new proposal. “It’s a shame, because our intentions were to make this big,” MacDonald said. “I signed on to do this project for my hometown and for the people of my hometown with the best intentions.” She detailed those plans in an email, describing collaborators and sponsors that could make it internationally known and return the investment that the donations seeded. There would be smaller versions that could be painted by celebrities as well as local artists, and then auctioned. A similar project made millions of dollars for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It would have made the restoration self-funding for future years. “I wish the finish artists a good and easy road. I wish the people of Bayville all my blessings and for them to know I would always be here to help with anything to do with art and the arts,” she said. The finishing of the project will be overseen by Janell Keneske. The Manalapan artist will take the lead on the restoration project, working with Kim Calabrese and Deborah Fassi. This group has experience in commercial and residential decorative finishing work. Keneske said she was approached by the owners of the building through a mutual connection. “It’s not just work. It’s going to be fun,” she said.
The Berkeley Times, October 6, 2018, Page 5 Owners of the building, Anthony and Nino Zangari, restored the old building to modern conditions, and the units are all currently occupied. The iconic dinosaur is a beacon for potential customers driving by. “It’s a hood ornament for the building,” Anthony Zangari said. A meeting of interested parties hashed out ideas on how to make the dinosaur’s head and tail sturdy, and then how to make it all aesthetically pleasing. Bud and Barbara Magahan, from the historical society, Mayor Carmen Amato, councilmen James Byrnes and John Bacchione, Keneske and the Zangaris talked in an office and then went to the front of the property to get a close look at the dinosaur. A plan published in a press release spoke of how much work had already been done cleaning out the interior of the dinosaur, reinforcing it, and moving it. The head, tail, and feet will be made of specialized plaster, and will be colored to emulate aged copper and bronze. Then, protective coatings will be put on. Henriques Yachts provided the expansion foam that was put inside. L&E Welding leant a boom truck. The forklift came from Jersey Rents. Millhurst Mills and Ace Hardware provided other products. Just like when the dinosaur used to be in front of the paint store, and there were paint hand prints all over it, there have been a lot of hands involved in its restoration. Many people and local businesses have been involved. The committee putting this together want to deliver on that community feeling. “I want to paint it on the road because I want people to see it and get excited about it,” Keneske said.
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By Bob Vosseller SEASIDE HEIGHTS – It was a sunny Saturday morning two years ago when a pipe bomb detonated inside a Seaside Park garbage can. The pipe bomb had been planted there by a terrorist who is now serving a life sentence. The event signaled the cancellation of the 2016 Semper Five Marine Corps Charity 5 Kilometer Run. The event returned last year with additional security by various county, state and municipal law enforcement and a move from Seaside Park to Seaside Heights. The turnout for last year’s event, much like this year’s held on Sept. 15, grew tremendously. “The turnout last year was overwhelming and it was a way for people to say, we won’t be intimidated by any terrorist,” Toms River Mayor Thomas F. Kelaher, who served as master of ceremonies for the event and is a retired U.S. Marine Corps lieutenant colonel. Kelaher added that, as in 2017, “we have many law enforcement agencies here and we appreciate all of them for making it safe.” “My husband was 20 feet away from where the garbage can exploded,” Erin Reynolds of Forked River said as she held her 2-year-old son Grayson. “I was pregnant but was still going to run that year. I was on the starting line when it was called in. It was scary but I feel safe today. They stepped up the security and I think there are enough security here to keep the bad guys away.” Reynolds is a member of the Bella In Motion Running team. “We have 20 members and we have 12 or 13 running today.” Her mother-in-law, Marge Reynolds of Toms River, was there as well to lend some moral support for her run. “I’m a walker and I’m slow,” Marge Reynolds said with a chuckle.
“Eileen Sochasko of Pine Beach said she and her husband had not been part of the event that year. “We try to do it every year.” Sochasko brought along her 2-year-old son Andy for the sunny day run. “It is a beautiful day. They did a great job with security and it is a good day for a run. My husband Matt is doing the 5 K. It is a nice day to come out after the week of rain we’ve had.” The Hannigan family of Haddon Heights were enjoying the sunshine as well. They were pulling a wagon featuring a small American flag containing their daughters Lucy and Isabelle. “This is our fi rst time,” Jackie Hannigan said. She said that she and her husband Dan were “very excited and we haven’t even run yet but I love the atmosphere here and we are planning to come back next year.” Lucy and Isabelle made a special sign for her mom to support her participation in the event. “They are my cheering squad,” Jackie Hannigan said. Heather Viveiros of Massachusetts carried two flags including an American flag and a jacket featuring a variety of military patches and patriotic running pants that featured the symbols of each branch of the military. She is the founder of the Stride and Ride Relay to be held in Boston on Oct. 6. The course goes to Washington, D.C. and is 911 miles. Race Director Dr. Frank Costello spoke about the work of the Marine Raider Foundation which is the fundraising cause of the run. Since May of 2012, the foundation has provided over $3,100,000 in support to Marines, Sailors and families of Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC). The foundation’s goal is to meet the (Semper Five - See Page 20)
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F EATURED L ETTER Local Hospital Treats The Whole Person, Not Just The Disease I want to share what happened to me when I went to the emergency ser vices depar t ment at Community Hospital in Toms River, on Su nd ay, the 16th of September. A f r iend d rove me t o t he ho s pit a l a nd we went into the e m e r g e n c y a r e a . It was well-kept, clean, and brightly lit! I was treated with kindness, dig n it y, hu mor, and gentleness. The entire staff was welcoming and smiling. T hey made me feel that I was the most importa nt p e r s o n i n t h e i r lives for the time they took care of me. I had to have several different kinds of tests, all of which were programmed by timed appointments and done within a few minutes as planned. No waiting on a gurney in any hallways. It w a s n e c e s s a r y for me to stay at the hospital overnight for o b s e r v a t io n . T h e r e is a new par t of the
emergency area called R DU, wh ich st a nd s for radical diagnosis unit. It was well-attended by physicians, nurses, aides and other person nel so that at no time did I feel stressed or abandoned. I ret u r ned home on Monday with recommendations to further explore the problem I was having. Tu e s d ay, a m e m ber of staff called to make sure that I would fol l ow u p w i t h m y personal physicians. When I did speak to t he m , t he y a d v i s e d me that the hospital h a d a l s o s p oke n t o them to alert them to my problems. Happily, when I shared this experience with some friends at Leisure Village West, they conc u r r e d w it h wh a t I had experienced. It is nice to know that such a wonderful facility is available to the residents in this area. Dolores Lomega Manchester
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Letters To The Editor Coronato Will Be Sorely Missed You did an amazing job Joe Coronato. It’s a shame that partisan politics takes precedence over job performance! You are a true leader and an inspiration to other counties around the state and nation. Sorry to see you go as I know there were many, many things you still intended to accomplish. You’ve left this county a better place than you found it and for that I am grateful and thankful. Ryan Griffin Brick
In Support Of Free Press It’s been a while since I’ve read so balanced and honest an editorial in defense of free speech and free press (“A Letter To The Editor Is One Person’s Opinion,” Sept. 15, 2018). Congratulations and thank you. As every conscious citizen already knows and ought to acknowledge, attacks on both speech and press are generated and promulgated at the highest level of our government. Virtually all news outlets are fake news (including The Brick Times, of course, after publishing a letter about impeachment). Fox and kindred propaganda machines get a pass… or rather, praised, as they applaud and instruct their most faithful fan. In effect, the roiled and offended supporters of the power-that-be will do whatever they can to suppress free speech whenever it impacts their leader in a negative way. Tweets have also been abundantly employed, cascading like a mighty Niagara. I believe this support is well organized and strategically mobilized against free press and free speech that is unsupportive or critical of the leader. I learned this
Letters To Editor truth the hard way. I used to The closures, parts of Route 9 check the online comments following various letters I submitted over the years to the Asbury Park Press. I noted that the contents of my letters were usually not even challenged. The multitude of ad hominem rants included a few that called for my lynching, with one individual offering to bring the popcorn. This animus against me personally was multiplied by a routine “piling on” of attacks with nary a whimper or objection from people who may have thought as I did. Effectively, most reasonable people simply yielded the battlefield of Facebook and other “antisocial” media platforms to a rising surge of disdain for or indifference to facts, full adoption of and obsession with axiomatic “might over right” - “brawn over brain” - “surface beauty over inner substance.” Virtually every quality I learned in religion and seminary and believed to be a virtue reversed roles with its anti-virtue doppelganger. Pride, covetousness, lust, anger, gluttony, envy and sloth were transmuted into desirable virtues. Their opposites, once considered virtues, became worthless waste in this new zeitgeist. Forgive me. This started as a sincere and simple note of praise but then it got sidetracked. Please continue your good work. Nicholas S. Molinari Brick
NJ Vulnerable To Disaster, MacArthur Not Helping Though Hurricane Florence didn’t have a significant impact on the Jersey Shore, we are tragically familiar with intense storm weather. This sum mer, f looded roads disrupted commutes to work and trips to school. Brick residents experienced multiple road
were closed, and Greenbriar I senior residents were forced to evacuate. The fact is, New Jersey isn’t prepared. Our communities need immediate infrastructure investments to keep us and our communities safe from danger and damage caused by storms and rising sea levels. Jersey Shore communities need costly but effective infrastructure including levees, dams, flood walls, living shorelines, and retention ponds. Efficient drainage systems and ditches keep roads clear and open during flooding. Other states that traditionally experience flooding have successfully mitigated risks by investing in elevated roads and drainage ditches. Unfortunately, we have elected officials like Rep. Tom MacArthur (3rd District) who voted to give $1.9 trillion in tax cuts to the wealthy and corporations but has consistently voted against disaster relief funding and failed to advocate for infrastructure investment. And MacArthur’s hero, Donald Trump, is using FEMA as a piggy bank for his priorities, imperiling South Jersey residents still relying on FEMA to assist them in restoring their homes. Tom MacArthur’s constituents need investment and leadership to keep our communities safe. But clearly this isn’t a priority for MacArthur. I urge residents to remember MacArthur’s priorities when voting in November. Kevin Kennedy Waretown
Imagine The Perfect Candidate I m ag i ne a ca nd id at e r u n n i n g fo r C o n g r e s s s ig n i n g t h e fol low i n g pledge: • Integrity: I will always speak the truth and pr ior itize the
public interest. Civ ilit y: I w ill re spect my colleagues, focus on solving problems, and work to br ing civilit y to politics. • Courage: I will def e n d t h e r i g h t s of a l l A me r ic a n s a nd have the courage to c ol l a b o r a t e a c r o s s t h e a i sl e a n d f i n d common ground. We have one who has. His name is Josh Welle and he is running for the House of Representatives in District 4 of New Jersey on Nov. 6. Josh is a graduate of the US Naval Academy in An napolis, who just after 9/11 served in Afghanistan and 44 other countries over an active duty of 12 years. He is now a Commander in the US Navy Reserve. He is the founder of a security t e c h n o l o g y c o m p a n y, the lead editor of an LA Times best seller, “In the Shadow of G reat ness,” and a permanent resident of Monmouth County. He receives no money from corporate PACs. He is beholden only to us. It is time for a change. We need Josh Welle in Congress. •
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Patients Need To Stick Up For Themselves The story about Allison Brutka was very informative, especially the part about her primar y care physician being so dismissive (“Allison Brutka Is (In Her Words) A ‘Magical Cancer Unicor n,’ Sept. 15, 2018). I think she should tell him about her diagnosis in order to keep him from doing this to other women. He needs a wake-up call. I wish her and her family the best. Christine Johnson Whiting
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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials
Bill Would Protect Hospitals From Medicare Cuts From The Desk Of
Congressman Tom MacArthur
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Tom MacArthur (R-3rd) introduced a bill to protect New Jersey’s hospitals from the federal administration’s decision to end Medicare’s Imputed Rural Floor policy. “For years this policy has
ensured that New Jersey hospitals receive their fair share of Medicare dollars. Last year alone this policy brought over $36 million to hospitals in our state so they can take better care of New Jerseyans. Our Congressional delegation has always
been united in defense of our hospitals, and we won’t stop now. I’m proud to be leading this effort in Congress to undo this unfair decision.” The bill was co-led by Reps. Norcross and Pascrell, and includes every member of the New Jersey House del-
egation as an original cosponsor. The legislation would undo the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid’s recent administrative decision to discontinue the imputed rural floor policy, and would make the policy permanent in law.
More Than 13,000 Students To Attend Community College Free of Tuition and Educational Fees From The Desk Of The
Governor Phil Murphy TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy announced that approximately 13,000 qualifying students will be able to attend one of 13 community colleges free of tuition and educational fees in the spring semester that starts in January 2019. All 19 of New Jersey’s community colleges applied to participate in the Community College Innovation Challenge, signaling interest and need across the state. Each one of New Jersey’s community colleges will receive a $250,000 grant for student outreach, recruitment, and support, and to build capacity for future expansion of the program. The selected pilot colleges include institutions from north, central, and south Jersey. “We are putting the dream of higher education within reach of more students and more families,” said Governor Murphy. “Making community college tuition free will help New Jersey’s young people and working adults earn post-secondary
degrees to advance their careers - and it will help build the talented workforce that is the engine of our state’s economy,” Murphy added. The Office of the Secretary of Higher Education (OSHE) and the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA) jointly reviewed the applications and selected the following 13 community colleges where qualifying students can attend tuitionand fee-free in the spring semester of 2019: Atlantic Cape Community College; Bergen Community College; Camden County College; Cumberland County College; Hudson County Community College; Mercer County Community College; Middlesex County College; Ocean County College; Passaic County Community College; Rowan College at Gloucester County; Salem Community College; Union Count y College; and Warren County Community College. Students enrolled at least
half time at these 13 pilot community colleges will be eligible to receive “last-dollar” Community College Opportunity Grants (CCOG), which will cover any remaining costs of tuition and approved educational fees after applying all other fi nancial aid grant awards to the student’s account. For the spring 2019 pilot, students coming from families with adjusted gross incomes between $0 and $45,000 will be eligible for CCOG awards. To remain eligible for the program in the future, students will be required to maintain satisfactory academic progress at their college. “Every college submitted a unique, thoughtful, and creative application, with many good ideas for increasing access and affordability tailored to the students and communities that each college serves,” said Dr. Zakiya Smith Ellis, New Jersey’s Secretary of Higher Education. “Each and every college identified students within their communities who could be eligible for assistance through this program, and I hope we are able to learn from the pilot cohort so that we can extend the opportunity to students at every community college come
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fall 2019.” “Students across our state will receive support from this crucial funding during the program’s inaugural semester,” said David J. Socolow, Executive Director of HESAA. “For many st udents, the net price of community college remains out of reach even after accounting for the fi nancial aid they could receive. Removing the barrier of tuition and educational fees can make the difference that enables students to complete their studies.” The colleges’ applications were evaluated according
to a standardized rubric following the criteria announced in the Notice of Fund Availability posted on July 31, 2018. HESAA estimates that the state will provide CCOG awards to approximately 13,000 students at the 13 selected institutions, in line with the funding level appropriated for this purpose in the state’s Fiscal Year 2019 budget. Current students who have already completed a fi nancial aid application for the fall 2018 semester will be automatically considered for CCOG eligibility if they
enroll at one of the 13 pilot institutions for at least six credits in the spring 2019 semester. Students at one of these pilot community colleges who have not yet fi led for fi nancial aid for academic year 2018-2019 will have until February 15, 2019 to apply for CCOG awards by completing the Federal Application for Federal Student Aid and the supplemental New Jersey state questions ( fafsa. ed.gov/), or by completing the Alternative Application for New Jersey Dreamers (hesaa.org/Pages/NJAlternativeApplication.aspx).
BABIES’ BLOCKED TEAR DUCTS
According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, as many as one baby in five is born with a blocked tear duct, making it the most common disorder of the tear duct system in infants. “Nasolacrimal obstruction,” as the condition is known medically, is caused by blockages in the tear ducts that prevent tears from draining into the nose. Symptoms include tearing, eye watering, and a discharge from the eyes that can be either watery or a combination of mucus and pus. These signs may begin to appear by the time an infant reaches three weeks of age. Because the majority of blocked tear ducts resolve without treatment within the first year of the baby’s life, conservative treatment is recommended initially. If your baby’s eyes tear excessively but show no sign of infection, call your doctor or a pediatric ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Early treatment of a blocked duct may prevent the need for surgery. To schedule an eye exam, please call. When you need the best eye care in the area, look to SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES, P.A. (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 Berkeley Township BERKELEY – Congratulations to the Bayville Elks Lodge #2394 on celebrating their 50th Anniversary! The Elks were honored at our Township Council meeting on September 25. Mayor Carmen Amato delivered a Proclamation to
the Elks, who are committed to supporting humanitarian, Veterans and children’s programs. Mayor Amato stated, “We are proud to have the Bayville Elks in our community” and recognized that the Elks have donated over $2.4 million back to our community.
Pine Beach Fire Company Memorial Service
PINE BEACH – The Pine Beach Fire Company will be hosting a ceremony honoring their deceased members on Sunday, October 14, at 12 p.m. The memorial is located at the
Pine Beach Fire House, 525 Prospect Ave. Please join the members of the Pine Beach Fire Company in remembering the members who served your community.
Berkeley Township MUA Flushing
BERKELEY – The Berkeley Twp. MUA will be flushing hydrants from Oct. 1, 2018- Nov. 2, 2018 between 8 p.m. and midnight. There may be low water pressure and
some discoloration of water. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. The BTMUA is a drop-off location for used cell phones for the “Cell Phones for Soldiers” program.
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–Photos courtesy Berkeley Township BERKELEY – Berkeley Township Mayor Carmen Amato once again played his part by bagging groceries to bring awareness to ShopRite’s “Partners in Caring” program, alongside Council members John Bacchione and Sophia Gingrich. Also willing to help bag groceries for the public at ShopRite were Township Administrator John Camera and from our Police Department, Lt. James Smith and Sgt. Joe Robertazzi. ShopRite Partners In Caring is a yearround, community-based, hunger-fighting initiative that works with more than 50 food industry manufacturers to provide $3 million annually to qualified charitable agencies in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania. Since its inception in 1999, ShopRite Partners In Caring has donated $44 million to more than 2,200 charities. ShopRite Partners In Caring supports emergency food pantries, soup kitchens, homeless shelters, child care centers, battered
women’s shelters, senior citizen programs, drug rehab centers, programs for the mentally and physically disabled, after-school programs and other organizations that aid those in need. Mayor Amato said, “It’s always wonderful to help out and interact with our residents and I’m glad to be here with our hard-working police officers and council members.” Councilman John Bacchione echoed the same sentiments and stated how delighted he was to be able to speak with people in the community. “I always feel warm about helping out our community and ShopRite has been a great leader in helping those right here in Berkeley Township.” The ShopRite Partners In Caring Fund was established in 2002 as a component fund of the Community Foundation of New Jersey to accept private donations that help fund its charitable endeavors. For more information or to learn how you can help, please visit shopritepartnersincaring.org.
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Coffee With A Cop
PINE BEACH – Have coffee with a cop on October 6, 8-11 a.m., at Vista Park! If weather is inclement this event will be held at Pine Beach Borough Hall, 599 Pennsylvania Ave. The officers of the Pine Beach Police Department want you to pull up a chair, grab a cup of coffee, and get to know your local
police officers. Ask questions, share your concerns, or just come out to say hello. The coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and donuts are free and the conversation is informal. Bring the whole family and we look forward to learning more about you and the concerns our residents have!
Spaghetti Dinner Benefit
BAYVILLE – A Spaghetti Dinner will be held on October 21, 3-7 p.m., at the Bayville Volunteer Fire Co. to benefit EMT Megan Franzoso of Berkeley Township EMS who suffered a life threatening event on Sept. 14.
There will be meatballs, spaghetti, salad, Italian bread, dessert, coffee, and tea. The cost is $15 per person. Additional donations are gratefully accepted. For more information, call Zach Kolas at 908-278-5113.
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BAYVILLE – Faith Community Church UMW will host a gift auction on November 3 at 5 p.m. at St. Barnabas’ Brennan Hall. Refreshments will be available to purchase. Please no outside food. Must be 21 to enter.
The cost is $20 at the door, $15 in advance. Admission includes door prize ticket and 25 tier 1 tickets. To reserve a table in advance call 732-534-7528. For tickets call the church at 732-269-9850. All proceeds benefit the church.
Trick Or Trunk
BERKELEY – Mayor Carmen Amato and the Berkeley Township Recreation Department present Trick or Trunk on October 27 from 1-3 p.m. at the Berkeley Township Elementary parking lot. Join in the Hal-
loween fun for kids. Families, groups, and businesses are invited to decorate their care trunks and provide treats. Register online at BTREC.org or call 732-269-4456 for more information.
Trunk Or Treat Cancelled
PINE BEACH – Trunk or Treat scheduled for Saturday, October 27 at Vista Park has been canceled. Please visit the Pine Beach Elementary School on that day for their first ever fall festival from 12 - 3 p.m.
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Get Important Borough Notifications On Your Phone Or Computer
PINE BEACH – The Borough of Pine Beach will now be able to send important messages to through your phone or email. You can click on the link on the township website to register your phone or email address to be able to start receiving messages. This will be a vital tool with snow removal, change in garbage schedules, etc. Nixle is a Community Information Service dedicated to helping you stay connected to the information that matters most to you, depending on your physical location. You stay connected to your local police department, your children’s schools, your local community agencies and organizations, and the important information from other locations throughout the country
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Berkeley Township Senior Exercise Program
BERKELEY – Classes are held Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-10 a.m. at the Silver Ridge Park Westerly Clubhouse, 39 Millbrook Dr., Toms River, NJ. Registration Fee: $25 for 3 months, Oc-
tober through December 2018. Pay online at BTREC.org, at the Rec Center or at the beginning of class at Silver Ridge Park Westerly. Call 732-269-4456 for details.
Hiring Part Time Bus Drivers
BERKELEY – Berkeley is now hiring parttime bus drivers! We are looking for parttime bus drivers at Berkeley Recreation to drive on Thursdays for our Senior groups. Drivers must have their CDL License.
Please apply in person at Berkeley Twp. Recreation, 630 Atlantic City Blvd. (Rt. 9), Bayville, Mon-Fri between 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. or download the application on our website at BTREC.org.
13th Annual Car Show
OCEAN GATE – Ocean Gate Volunteer EMS is hosting their 13th annual car show on October 20 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at First Aid Park. There will be music, trophies, and refreshments, door prizes, a super
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To use the directory, residents should use their mailing address ZIP codes. To access the registry, visit state.nj.us/lps/njsp/info/reg_sexoffend.html.
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By Jennifer Peacock NEW BRUNSWICK – Overdose deaths across the state continue to rise, even as the number of opioid prescriptions continues to drop, officials said. State Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal presented findings from data collected by the Department of Law & Public Safety and its Office of the New Jersey Coordinator for Addiction Responses and Enforcement Strategies (NJ CARES). He delivered a keynote address at an opioid symposium at the George Street Playhouse. “In the Murphy Administration, we are committed to being transparent and educating the public about the costs that the opioid epidemic has imposed on our state,” Grewal said. “We still lose too many of our residents to drug overdoses, and the death toll continues to rise. But, if we look at the numbers, there are reasons for hope.” So far this year, Ocean County has lost 136 residents to suspected overdoses. In Monmouth County, it’s 151 deaths. New Jersey loses an average of eight residents per day to drug overdoses, based on 2017 figures. According to the Office of the Chief State Medical Examiner, there were 2,750 overdose deaths in the state, up from 2,221 in 2016. Naloxone has been administered 543 times in Monmouth, 461 times in Ocean, just this year. It was administered 621 times in Ocean County in 2016, and 671 times in Monmouth. “Unfortunately in 2016, Ocean County was second only to Essex County in its overdose death rate,” Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph Coronato told Jersey Shore Online. “Now you take a look at 2017, and you see that it really escalated in every county in the state except Ocean. Ocean
went down about 20 percent, and the rest of the state went up. …I think that speaks of programs we initiated in Ocean County. Not only the death rate went down, my sprays [Narcan administration] went down. My larcenies went down. My shopliftings went down.” Although heroin deaths continue to drop, fentanyl deaths are on in the increase, and accounted for almost 50 percent of overdose deaths in 2017, with 1,379 that year. Coronato calls that drug a “synthetic storm.” In 2014, 10 percent of drug overdoses involved fentanyl. By the end of 2018, he estimated that number will reach 85 percent. New Jersey mandated a five-day rule for initial opioid prescriptions, starting in March 2017. Opioid prescriptions have fallen. In Monmouth County in 2018, there have been 234,862 opioid prescriptions dispensed thus far, with a total of 371,731 dispensed in 2017. In Ocean County, there have been 261,399 such prescriptions dispensed in 2018, 417,019 in 2017 total. “A lot of problems start with pills, when can’t get access to pills, turn to heroin. The groundwork has been laid, by not fueling epidemic through pill process,” Coronato said, adding that he supports those efforts. Its fruits may take years to see, but it’s a good start. NJ CARES Director Sharon Joyce added: “The decreasing rate of prescription opioids dispensed in New Jersey shows that a smart approach to the opioid epidemic can help turn the tide. If we persist in our efforts to prevent addiction and overdoses, we can save lives.” More detailed data on the opioid crisis and its impact in New Jersey is available at njcares.gov.
Psychic Night Fundraiser Planned By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – A night with Jersey Shore Medium Linda Shields will be held on Nov. 17 at the Bayville Elks Lodge. The doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the show is at 7 p.m. The event benefits the organization Emiliana
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There is absolutely nothing wrong with giving the consumer better value for their dollar. As we all know, the economy is really not thriving and our retirement nest egg is half empty. The real question that you have to ask yourself is: what is the purpose of advertising lower priced hearing instruments? I offer you some of my own insights: 1. Lower priced hearing aids attract the consumer to possibly make an appointment. 2. Lower priced hearing aids may be more affordable to those on a fixed budget. 3. Lower priced hearing aids may be all the consumer needs in order to communicate better. If you decide to take the next step and have your hearing evaluated, you need to ask yourself the following questions: 1. Did the hearing health care professional recommend the lower priced product?
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By Kimberly Bosco OCEAN COUNTY – As the Ocean County Health Department kicked off their annual flu clinics this week, Freeholder Director Gerry P. Little was one of the fi rst patients to receive his flu shot. Little received his shot from Dr. Andrew King of the OCHD.
The OCHD flu clinics are scheduled from now until December. Shots are free for patients enrolled in Medicare Part B, and are $20 for most others. Little said flu shots are recommended for all residents 6 months of age and over. For all dates and locations of the OCHD’s flu clinics visit OCHD.org.
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The Allergic Connection Between Stevia And Ragweed By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
It’s hardly a secret that many foods today have non-sugar sweeteners added to them. As far as natural sweeteners go, stevia is the king. It’s in a bazillion food products, many of which are aimed at people with diabetes or obesity. Powdered supplements and lozenges often contain stevia, it’s everywhere! Stevia is a plant-derived herb, so obviously there could be allergies. Maybe your throat itches or seizes up when sipping a stevia-sweetened drink or when you chew on sugar-free gum. Maybe you sneeze or your lips itch. Perhaps it’s a coughing fit or hives and a rash. It’s all because of a very common allergen: Ragweed! Are you allergic to ragweed? If you are, then you are also susceptible to sensitivities from stevia consumption. Before I discuss allergic symptoms, I’d like to share the extraordinary medical benefits that stevia offers in case you’re not allergic to it. Most people are not. Stevia helps with: • Diabetes • Hypertension • Kidney disease • Pain and Inflammation • Infections • Diarrhea Stevia is two hundred times sweeter than table sugar, contains almost no calories, and won’t adversely affect your blood sugar when consumed. That’s why it’s an incredible herb for sweetening foods when you’re on a diet, or if you are just health conscious. But the problem is the family tree. Stevia was born into the Asteraceae family, or “Aster” which essentially means that
stevia is genetically kin to marigolds, daises, chrysanthemums, dandelion, lettuce, safflower, sunflower, artemisia (wormwood), artichokes, endive, and, most importantly, ragweed. This is a botanical family that allergen-prone individuals need to stay away from. In fact, there’s an estimated 23 million Americans who suffer from ragweed-triggered hay fever. Not all of those people are sensitive to stevia, or the other plants in the Aster family, but some of you are and may not have realized it until just now! Pollen from the ragweed and pollen from the stevia plant contain very similar proteins as part of their genetic makeup. This means that there’s cross-reactivity between them. Once the stevia protein passes through your gut, and gets absorbed by your bloodstream, it might get mistaken by your immune system and shot down! Your body might mistake it for the ragweed protein (because they’re so structurally similar) and then you’re faced with miserable allergic symptoms. I have written a longer version of this article that features other natural sweeteners, as well as advice to help determine if you’re truly allergic. Visit suzycohen.com and sign up for my free newsletter so I can email you this article along with precautions. In the meantime, keep track of symptoms that are suggestive of ragweed cross-reactivity such as throat, lip and mouth itching and swelling, hives, dizziness, coughing fits, temporary shortness of breath, or throat pain. If you feel like you’re sensitive, I recommend cutting out stevia from your diet until you get some answers and visiting a board-certified immunologist for testing.
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Continued From Page 6 unmet needs by the government and other agencies, with a focus on resiliency through its main programs which include funding to implement an executive-level transition program for Raiders stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, funding to offset expenses resulting from uncovered medical treatments and travel for 15 Raider families, funding for 18 family resiliency events hosted by Marine Raider Battalions and funding to bring a dozen World War II Marine Raiders to the 2018 Marine Raider Reunion hosted by the Marine Raider Association held in July in Washington, D.C. Costello said 95 percent of the proceeds from the day’s event will be donated to the U.S. Marine Raider Foundation which is a national charity “benefitting Marines and Sailors who have been injured, wounded, or who have lost their lives in service to our nation, as well as their families. Costello also thanked News 12 New Jersey for being a sponsor to the event and promoting it. Among the several thousand people who came out to run and support the event were 50 members of Team Stash who
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wore a team T-shirt and were running in the 5 kilometer event in honor of Stanley Stash Matejkowski Jr. This year’s Seaside Semper Five was dedicated to “Stash,” a resident of the borough who died at age 92 on July 14. The team was made up of his family and friends. Stash had supported the event since its inception five years ago. He served in the Marine Corps during World War II and took part in two of the war’s most significant battles, Guam and Iwo Jima. He was wounded during Iwo Jima, where more than 6,800 Marines and Sailors lost their lives. He was awarded the Purple Heart. Team Stash raised more than $1,800 for the Marine Raider Foundation. Mayor Anthony Vaz was pleased with the day’s event. “We had a nice crowd and it was for a good cause and a lot of time and effort went into it by the members of the event committee. I saw a lot of kids running and we had a lot of families. It made for a good family event.” The mayor also took note of the many law enforcement officers and the state police helicopter that hovered over the running course and boardwalk during the morning which contributed to it being secure.
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By Kimberly Bosco NEPTUNE – Ocean Health Initiatives, Inc. (OHI) will be offering flu shots at all seven of their facilities for the 2018-2019 season. The flu shot can help prevent influenza, a disease that can affect all ages, leading to major health issues, such as hospitalizations or even death. Common symptoms include fever, body aches, sore throat and headache. According to Dr. Gilbert Fleischer, Chief Medical Officer at OHI, its best to get your flu shot early because the vaccine can take two weeks to take effect. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also recommends that everyone six months or older get a flu shot between now and November. In addition to getting the flu shot, health professionals urge everyone to maintain
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of comparable properties which occurred on or before October Marc S. Galella Esq. 1 of the year prior to the filing of the appeal. Since most people do not know how to obtain comparable sales, it is best to hire a State licensed or certified real estate appraiser to prepare an appraisal showing the comparable sales. The appraisal must be filed with the Tax Board no later than one week prior to the tax appeal hearing date. The appraiser should also be at the hearing to present the appraisal. In most cases all tax appeals must be filed no later than April 1 of each year. However, the appeal deadline may be earlier or later. It is best to check with the town as to the filing deadline. The filing deadline is strictly enforced and the failure to file by the deadline will result in the appeal being dismissed. Taxpayers seeking to file appeals should begin the process as soon as they receive the assessment card from the tax assessor. Because the laws and procedures regarding tax appeals are complicated, it is a good idea to retain the services of an attorney to assist you in filing and pursuing the appeal. R. C. Shea and Associates has a long history of obtaining reductions in tax assessments for our clients.
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OCEAN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
2018 SEASONAL INFLUENZA AND PNEUMOCOCCAL VACCINATION SITES
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Influenza and Pneumonia vaccinations are FREE if enrolled in Medicare Part B. If not enrolled in Medicare Part B, or you have a Medicare Managed Care Plan, the cost will be $20.00 (cash or check).
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• All people 6 months of age and older should get vaccinated against seasonal Flu every year • Children younger than 6 months are at high risk of serious flu illness but are too young to be vaccinated. People who care for them should be vaccinated instead • Vaccination is especially important for pregnant women and people with chronic diseases • The flu vaccines offered at the OCHD Flu Clinics protect you against four different flu viruses (strains) • Two (2) Choices of Flu vaccine are available from OCHD: 1. “Regular” dose injection in the muscle for all people 6 months of age and older • 2. “High-dose” injection in the muscle for people 65 years of age and older
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11/9/18 Friday 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Barnegat Library – 112 Burr Street
10/10/18 Wednesday 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Lakewood Library – 301 Lexington Ave.
BEACHWOOD
LAVALLETTE
10/9/18 Tuesday 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Stafford Twp. – Ocean Acres Community Center 489 Nautilus Dr.*
10/19/18 Friday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Beachwood Community Center 147 Compass Ave*
10/25/18 Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Lavallette First Aid Squad Building Bay Boulevard & Washington Avenue
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LITTLE EGG HARBOR
10/26/18 Tuesday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Silver Ridge Park West – Clubhouse West 145 Westbrook Dr.
10/17/18 Wednesday 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Little Egg Harbor Library. – 290 Mathistown Rd.
BRICK 10/7/18 Sunday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Brick Presbyterian Church – Family Life Center 111 Drum Point Road* 10/23/18 Tuesday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Lions Head North - Clubhouse 200 Courtshire Dr.
JACKSON 10/16/18 Tuesday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Melvin Cottrell Center – 45 Don Connor Blvd. 10/23/18 Tuesday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Greenbriar Winding Ways Community Clubhouse 81 North Baker Dr.
LACEY 10/4/18 Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM The Church of Saint Pius X 300 Lacey Road*
ALL CLINICS ARE OPEN TO RESIDENTS 6 MONTHS OF AGE AND OLDER. SEE SITES DESIGNATED FOR ADDITIONAL SCREENING SERVICES. For additional information please visit our website at www.ochd.org or pick up a vaccine information statement at any flu clinic.
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MANCHESTER 10/12/18 Friday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Whiting United Methodist Church 55 Lacey Rd.* 11/7/18 Wednesday 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Cedar Glen West – Recreation Hall Robin Lane
OCEAN GATE
10/10/18 Wednesday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Southern Ocean Resource Center 179 S Main Street (Route 9)* 10/25/18 Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Atlantic Hills - Clubhouse 98 Atlantic Hills Blvd.
TOMS RIVER 10/18/18 Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM County Connection – (Inside Ocean County Mall)* 1201 Hooper Avenue 11/8/18 Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Saint Justin’s Church 975 Fischer Blvd. 11/15/18 Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM County Connection – (Inside Ocean County Mall)* 1201 Hooper Avenue 11/28/18 Wednesday 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Toms River Library – Hometown Dairy Room 101 Washington Street
11/2/18 Friday 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Borough of Ocean Gate - Municipal Bldg. 801 Ocean Gate Ave*
12/20/18 Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM County Connection – (Inside Ocean County Mall)* 1201 Hooper Avenue
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10/24/18 Wednesday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Plumsted Township Municipal Bldg. 121 Evergreen Rd.
10/16/18 Tuesday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tuckerton Seaport – Hunting Shanty 120 W Main Street
POINT PLEASANT BEACH 10/19/18 Friday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Point Pleasant Beach Fire Company No. 2 614 Laurel Ave.* 11/1/18 Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Point Pleasant Beach Library 710 McLean Ave
OCEAN COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS
Gerry P. Little, Director John C. Bartlett, Jr., Deputy Director Virginia E. “Ginny” Haines • John P. Kelly Joseph H. Vicari
OCEAN COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS John J. Mallon, Chairperson • Senator Robert Singer, Vice Chairperson Veronica A. Laureigh, Secretary-Treasurer • Jennifer Bacchione Carol Blake, RN • Christopher J. Dasti Maurice “Mo” B. Hill, Jr., D.M.D. • Henry Mancini Ruthanne Scaturro
WARETOWN 11/2/18 Friday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Ocean Township – Community Center 239 11th Street
*Clinic sites offering Live Healthy Ocean County! chronic disease screening services (i.e. blood pressure, stroke risk, glucose, cholesterol, pulse ox) FLU/PNEUMONIA CLINICS AT THE OCEAN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT (OCHD) OCHD Northern Site (Lakewood) - 1771 Madison Ave
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For Rent Toms River Cattus Island Section - Single Family Home 4 BR, 2 Bath, Large Kit /w Dining Area, LR, Laundry Hook-up. Available November 1. $1900. For Application call 732-223-2336. (42)
Employment Opportunity - Senior Services Berkeley Mini-Bus Driver for Senior Services 30 hours Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Must possess a CDL Class B with Passenger Endorsement. *All Positions are full time with Benefits* Please send resume to rtonnesen@ stfrancislbi.org. EOE/AA. (43)
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 $9.00/hr. Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org (44)
RENTAL/PURCHASE-G2 BR & 1 or 1.5 Bath homes Homestead Run 55+ Community. www.homesteadrun. com. 732-370-2300. (44) Looking For Female Roommate - 55 yr old/over to share 2 bedroom unit in Holiday City Community. $800/month includes Cable/Internet and all utilities. Avail. Oct. 1. Please leave message 732-600-3377. (43) Private Room For Rent -In North Dover Twp. 732-730-1982 or 732581-3509. References needed. (41)
Mobile For Sale Mobile Home For Sale - In mobile home park. 55 Manchester, NJ. 1974 Skyline 12x60. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, AC, front kitchen, family park. Call Constance Magill 732-657-6166. (43)
Yard Sale Large 2 Family Yard Sale - Saturday and Sunday October 13 and 14, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 314 Union Ave., Lakehurst. Rain or shine. (43)
Items For Sale Second Chance Golf Balls For Sale - Titleist ProV-1, $25 a dozen, two dozen minimum, great condition, call 732-920-3944. (42)
Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, bric-a-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (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) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (42)
Help Wanted Counter Help Wanted - Part time hours. Manchester Dry Cleaners. Call Dave 732-657-4421. (47)
Now Hiring – The Goddard School on Route 70 is seeking full time Teacher’s Assistant and leads for the upcoming school year. We provide a warm, loving environment for children up to six years. Must have a flexible schedule, available Mon-Fri. Benefits include paid time off, 401k and paid lunch on Fridays. To learn more about these positions, email your resume to tomsriver2nj@goddardschools.com 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 732-505-8000 today. (t/n) CNA/CHHA - The Pines is looking for experienced CNA’s/CHHA’s to provide excellence in care to our residents on our Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing units. If you are looking for an environment that rewards excellence, provides a fun work environment you should look no further! $1000 Sign On Bonus for FT 3-11 in Skilled Nursing 3-11 FT CNA(E/O weekend). 3 positions – Skilled Nursing 7-3 CNA FT(E/O Weekend – Skilled Nursing. If possess excellent skills to provide care to dementia resident, come be part pf our NEW INNOVATIVE approach to service our residents with all levels of Dementia. 3-11 PT CHHA3 days week (e/o weekend). 1 Position – Assisted Living 11-7 PT (e/o weekend). Special weekend rates available for weekend commitment positions. Weekend commitment positions on all 3-11/11-7 shifts in both communities. Weekend program requires a commitment of 4 weekend shifts per month. Full Time positions offer competitive rate (based on experience), and excellent benefits including health, dental, life, Paid Time Off and 401(K) with generous match after 1 year. Apply in Person to: The Pines , 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (44) Full Time Cook - Sign On Bonus Available. The Pines is looking for a Full Time cook to prepare and cook meals for our independent, assisted living, and skilled nursing residents. We require 1 year of cooking experience, preferably in a healthcare or hospital setting.Candidates must be flexible to work both breakfast and dinner shifts and must be available to work weekends. We offer excellent benefits including health, dental, life, PTO time, and 401(K) with employer match. Please apply in person to: The Pines, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting. org. 732-849-2047. EOE. (44) Eaglespeed Auto of Bayville - Is looking for an experienced lube tech. Top compensation and training for advancement. Work with master mechanics in long established 5 star shop. No phone calls. (44)
Micromedia looking for a high-energy account rep to sell print and online advertising in Ocean County. Competitive base, bonuses & company benefits. Successful applicant should possess good communication skills & a desire to grow with the company. E-Mail resumes to jallentoff@jersey shoreonline.com. EOE. (t/n)
Services PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Over 5 decades of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. See our 2018 specials on our website. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Clean Outs, Clean Ups - and all kinds of minor home repair including, painting, Etc. Honest and dependable. LIC 13VH05930800 Tony/ Owner 732-678-7584. (t/n) Cheap Painting Done Rite Over 35 years experience. Fully insured. Free estimates. 732-506-7787, cell. (45) Counselor - Masters Degree in psychology. Available for sessions in your home. Set your own appointment time. Call Patricia 732-600-4406. (43) 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. (43) Masonry - 38+yrs experience, small to medium size jobs. Brick replacement, brick pointing, concrete repair and refacing stucco, block, concrete repair and refacing. All kinds of home improvement. Leah Masonry Lic#13VH10059500. 732-505-3081. (41)
AutoCAD Operator - Experienced AutoCad Operator needed by Lakewood Machinery Manufacturer to draw electromechanical parts/schematics P/T. Call 732367-3100 x 107. (42)
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. (42)
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)
Senior Helper - Mature Polish lady will help with all everyday chores and errands. Very honest and reliable. Call Ava 732-581-4726. (43)
Services Don’s Painting - Specializing interior. Quality work. Very neat. Reasonable prices. Special senior discounts. Honest and reliable. Low winter rates. 732-899-4470 or 732-915-4075. (45) PLUMBER-BNK Plumbing LLC. Lic.#12929 Jackson,NJ New Construction, Renovations, Water Heaters, Gas Lines, F i x t u r e R e p l a c e m e n t , Wi n terizing 848-373-4784. (43) Electrician - Licensed/Insured. Will do the jobs the big guys don’t want. Free estimates, senior discount. Call Bob 732608-7702. LIC #12170. (40) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) Need A Ride - Airports, cruise, A.C., doctors. Save $$$. Senior discounts. Tom. Save ad. 551-427-0227. (4)
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Interior and Exterior Painting – Insured all calls returned. References available. Free estimates. Lic # VH4548900. Tommy call 609-661-1657. (38)
Dee’s Cleaning Service And Dog Walking Service - Cleaning homes like your since 1994 senior discounts. Insured. Call Dee 732 552 6633. (47) 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) Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonary, repairs large and small. 40 years experience. 732-674-3346. (41)
All In 1 General Contracting-Handyman Services - All phases of Interior and Exterior Repair, Improvements, Renovations, Construction for Home or Business. Carpentry, Painting, Roofing, Siding, Gutters, Lighting, Windows/Doors, Kitchens, Baths, Finish Basements, Flooring, Decks, Handicap ramps, Sheds installed/repaired, etc.#1 Contractor for Banks, Real Estate Agency’s, Real Estate Investors, Home Inspection report repairs. From A-Z, big or small, we do it all. Skip the rest, come to the best! Senior and Veteran Discount. $ave Call Clark 732-850-5060. Insured. License # 13VH06203500. (t/n) Landscape Services - Clean ups, dethatching, mulch & stone beds trimming, planting, & tearouts & more Call with needs 732-678-8681. (19)
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Uber’s Data Breach Costs $148M In Settlement, N.J. To Get $3.75M
By Jennifer Peacock TRENTON – A data breach just cost Uber $148 million, of which New Jersey will get $3.75 million. A multi-jurisdiction investigation led to the settlement after it was discovered personal information of Uber riders was compromised, the state attorney general’s office announced today. Uber settled to resolve allegations it failed to comply with state laws relating to collecting, maintaining and safeguarding consumers’ personal information. The company also allegedly failed to comply with state data breach laws. The breach exposed the names, email addresses and mobile phone numbers of Uber riders, and the names and driver’s license numbers of about 600,000 Uber drivers. Hackers were paid $100,000 by Uber to delete that information. That breach occurred in November 2016, although Uber didn’t disclose that until a year later when a new chief executive officer took over at the company, discovered it, and after an internal investigation alerted authorities. The $148 million will be divided among the 50 states and Washington, D.C. “This is a significant settlement for New Jersey residents and for Uber users everywhere - not only because the payout is historic, but because it requires that Uber adopt new policies and procedures that will more effectively safeguard the personal information of its riders and drivers in the future,” said New Jersey
State Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal. “We’re also sending a signal to other companies that ignoring consumers’ privacy rights comes with a stiff financial penalty.” In May 2018, Grewal’s announced the creation of the Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Section, part of the Division of Law’s Affirmative Civil Enforcement Practice Group. As part of the settlement, Uber must also protect user data on third-party platforms outside itself, use strong password policies for employees to gain access to its network, and “develop and implement a robust data security policy for all the user personal information that Uber maintains, including assessing potential risks to the security of the data and assessing whether there are any additional security measures needed beyond what Uber is doing to protect the data. Uber is also required to designate a Security Executive to oversee its data security policy,” according to the state attorney general’s office. Uber must also hire an independent third party to assess its data security efforts, and implement a corporate integrity program that allows its employees to report misconduct or ethical concerns. Deputy Attorney General Elliott M. Siebers and former Deputy Attorney General Russell M. Smith, Jr. within the Affirmative Civil Enforcement Practice Group in the Division of Law handled the Uber matter on behalf of the State.
Key West Bar Shed Raffle
OCEAN GATE – Ocean Gate Volunteer First Aid is hosting a Key West Bar Shed Raffle. The drawing will be on October 20, 2018 at 4 p.m. The Key West Bar Shed is donated by Kempton Sheds, an approximately $4,000 value! Donation is $10 per ticket. All proceeds will
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Raise Awareness At The 2nd Annual Food Allergy Heroes Walk
By Kimberly Bosco LONG BRANCH – Join in a local community celebration at the 2nd annual Jersey Shore Food Allergy Heroes Walk on October 14. Hosted by the Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE), the Food Allergy Heroes Walk will honor those everyday community heroes who are dedicated to keeping Americans with food allergies safe. The walk will be held at the Great Lawn Pavilion. The theme of the event is “Connect. Unite. Inspire.” Families, educators, health professionals, emergency responders, food workers and more are invited to unite and inspire during the event. “We are thrilled to have FARE’s Food Allergy Heroes Walk in the Jersey Shore, and are so grateful to the volunteers who have worked tirelessly on this event,” said FARE CEO Lisa Gable. “The past two decades have seen a dramatic increase in food allergy prevalence. One in 13 children are affected, yet we don’t know the cause of this epidemic and we don’t have any approved treatments yet. FARE’s Food Al-
lergy Heroes Walk draws attention to this life-threatening and life-altering disease and raises vital funds so that FARE can expand its lifesaving research, education and advocacy initiatives.” This walk is one of 40, taking place in various cities to raise funds to advance FARE’s mission to improve the quality of life and health of individuals with food allergies and provide hope through the promise of new treatments. Walk teams across the country have already raised over $26 million for FARE’s cause. “I am honored to be co-chairing the Jersey Shore Food Allergy Heroes Walk along with Jeff Burman. My six year old son suffers from several anaphylactic food allergies, yet remains the bravest, happiest, and most kind hearted child. My goal is to help spread awareness in our community and help FARE raise funds to support research and education. I strive for all food allergy children to live fearlessly,” stated Eryn Latorra. To register or donate, visit fare.foodallergy. org/jerseyshore.
Gerard Rutgers Hardenbergh, Artist And Ornithologist
BEACHWOOD – Patricia H. Burke, historian, museum director, and author of Barnegat Bay Decoys and Gunning Clubs, will discuss her latest book, Gerard Rutgers Hardenbergh, Artist and Ornithologist. Hardenbergh was a Jersey Shore painter who lived on a small houseboat on Scow Ditch in Bay Head, New Jersey for a time and painted local scenes, including birds, land-
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Ocean County Recycling Directory Provides Beneficial Recycling Information
By Jennifer Peacock OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County residents can find information about recycling in the 2018 Ocean County Recycling Directory. The directory is being distributed throughout the county now. “This guide is extremely useful in helping us to hone our recycling skills,” Ocean County Freeholder Director Gerry P. Little, who serves as li–Photo courtesy Ocean County Government aison to the county’s Ocean County Freeholder Director Gerry P. Little, (right) recycling program, who serves as liaison to Ocean County’s recycling program, said. “We are making displays the free 2018 Ocean County Recycling Directory with certain the guide is Ernest Kuhlwein, Director of the Ocean County Department easily accessible to all of our residents. of Solid Waste Management. Mall, Toms River. You can pick it up at public offices, our libraries and it can be dents and visitors to simply toss items that accessed from the county’s website. are recyclable into a receptacle or bin. With “This information on recycling is a helpful single stream recycling there is no longer a tool that gives us all the ability to protect our need to tie, bundle, bag or separate items. environment,” he added. “Plastic bags should be tossed out with Starting Oct. 13, residents can find those the regular trash or returned to stores that guides in The Manchester Times and The accept them for recycling,” Little said. “I Jackson Times, published by Micromedia highly recommend residents get a copy of Publications. These local, weekly papers the recycling directory to help in their efforts are available in high-traffic and convenient to recycle.” places such as grocery and convenience The directory offers information on paint stores, doctors’ offices, small businesses, management, household hazardous waste restaurants, and hotels. collection and document shredding proNearly 40,000 directories will be distrib- grams. The directory also offers a full page uted in the 33 county municipalities, in on medication and medical waste drop offs. town halls and recycling centers, and other The county will provide a total of 62,000 locations. recycling directories, available in September “This guide helps to update the items that and October. should be placed in one bin at the curb “We encourage our residents to look for and those that shouldn’t be,” Little said. the free guide at the County Connection at “Ocean County residents have done a great the Ocean County Mall, at the Northern and job recycling at home. This guide provides Southern Ocean County Recycling Centers an important update to make certain we are in Lakewood and Stafford townships, and properly recycling materials. all branches of the Ocean County Library,” “Many people in their efforts to properly Little said. package recyclables for curbside pickup or Those who would like a directory but are disposal are placing the items in plastic bags unable to find on can call the Ocean County which are causing extensive damage to the Department of Solid Waste Management at sorting equipment at our regional recycling 732-506-5047 or visit co.ocean.nj.us/OC/ centers,” Little said. “I encourage our resi- SolidWaste/.
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By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – All they were saying was give peace a chance. More than 50 people came out to chant, sing, and discuss the need and benefits of ending all wars to make the world a better place during a rally held in front of the Toms River Township Municipal building on Washington Street. The rally, which included music, numerous signs, posters and banners and a march around the sidewalk of the downtown area, was hosted by the Green Party of Ocean County. The rally was co-hosted and included speakers from Our Revolution Ocean County, Green Party of Monmouth County, Industrial Union Council, Central Jersey Coalition Against Endless War, Coalition for Peace Action, New Jersey Revolution Radio, Help Not Handcuffs and several other organizations. Speakers proclaimed the environmental, racial equality, health and economic benefits of a peaceful world and were not shy in expressing their discontent with the political establishment of both Republican and Democratic officials. Speakers were critical of the motivation and agenda of conservatives and liberals and called for support of an independent voice by candidates of their own party. Ocean County Green Party member Jessica Clayton of Brick was the primary organizer of the event and she said she invited political officials and candidates from both parties to attend the day’s rally. “I got a couple outright ‘No, we cannot attends,’ but most of them just ignored me. I really wanted (Democratic Congressional candidate) Andy Kim to come but he declined.” Kim is running against Republican 3rd congressional district incumbent Thomas McArthur who has an office based in the township municipal building. McArthur did not attend the rally either. “I hope it is not because they didn’t believe in peace,” Clayton said. She added the thrust of the afternoon’s rally was that it was time to take a stand against war which she said proved a catalyst to many of the country’s domestic problems including its immigration policy. Clayton previously attended a township rally that denounced the president’s policy to separate immigrants who were found to have entered the country illegally, from their children. This inspired her to hold this rally. “We are protesting war because it impacts our foreign policy and it later becomes a domestic issue. Healthcare is one of the things it has impacted,” Clayton said adding that funding that could be used to fund health care was instead being used for military purposes. She said she is an advocate for universal healthcare and that she and her party want to see a stronger focus toward that along with social justice, environmental concerns and anti-racism. “Our core group is about 12 people but we have 140 people on our mailing list and we’ve started to become more active,” Clayton said regarding the county’s Green Party. Gavin Milko came prepared for the event. He created a special large peace sign that was held up during the march around the block. The township resident said he has a business called Passion Peaces based in Toms River that involves peace emblems. “It is a symbol to bring us all together. It bridges the
gap of race, religion and politics. I’ve been putting out peace signs in different places and wandering eyes are seeing it and it is an expression of ‘your peace will come again.’ It took me three hours to make it and the dove was painted by a friend of mine.” Waretown resident Roseanne DePasquale is no stranger to township based rallies. She attended one a few weeks ago that opposed the confirmation of President Trump’s Supreme Court Justice nominee Brett Kavanaugh at the same location. She is a member of the Solidarity Singers who performed at the peace rally. “It is my birthday today but there is no place I’d rather be than here,” she said. DePasquale and her fellow Solidarity Singers performed several times during the afternoon breaking up the speech time and providing an air of 1960s style protest songs with lyrics noting the need to protect the planet and to end violence. One song remarked “soon we will dump Donald Trump.” Joe Carrino, Toms River, joined Clayton in holding Milko’s hand-made peace sign as the march started off the rally. “We are proud to have two Green Party members here today to speak and who are running for US Senate, Diane Moxley and Madelyn Hoffman. Carrino said it was important for voters to know that there was an alternative to Republicans and Democrats running for public office. Paula Rogovin of the Teaneck Peace Vigil and Military Families Speak Out group has held a peace rally every Wednesday in her community for the last 13 years. She said there was too much spending for purposes of war to the detriment of other areas such as education, the environment and health issues. Rogovin noted that her strong stance for peace had caused her family strife. “My own son doesn’t want a mother who is an anti-war activist. We have not spoken in three years.” Hoffman said she was previously the director of a non-partisan peace movement but now she is running against long time incumbent Democrat Bob Menendez and Republican challenger Bob Hugin for US. Senate. She criticized former presidential contender Hillary Clinton who will be attending a fundraiser in support of Menendez in north Jersey next month that has attendees paying between $5,400 and $250 a plate. “We have a two party system that is dedicated to war,” Carol Gay of the Industrial Union County and Universal Health Care Coalition said. Geoff Ginter of Real Progressive said, “you have to get loud and in their face. We are our own worst enemy but we are the solution. Don’t look to our elected officials to do this. They won’t.” Junior Romero, a member of Food & Water Watch, said that war causes environmental issues. “War causes large use of oil and gas which produce methane gas which is something that affects climate change.” Brian Powers of NJ Revolution Radio joined members of his family to provide some music early in the event. He was also the first speaker of the day. “I was a Democrat, too, but I got better. We have to call out the liberals and conservatives. They are the establishment. Refuse to let the establishment be louder than us.”
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Preferred Home Healthcare & Nursing Services By Robert D. Verderese The first thing you will notice upon meeting Joel Markel, President and owner of Preferred Home Health Care and Nursing Services, a home health care agency, is his friendly and soothing demeanor. The cadence of his voice reveals a compassion that is as genuine as it is heart-felt. In a business which concerns itself with traumatic family situations, Joel’s caring bedside manner seems all-the-more important. Indeed, the company motto, “Home Health Care with Feeling,” is not just a catchy sales pitch but rather the core of the business ethos—born out of a series of family tragedies which ultimately manifested in Joel a profound and compelling empathy. Joel’s misfortunes commenced when he was about 35 years old with the news that his widowed sister Helen had been diagnosed with terminal skin cancer. Consequently, Markel and his wife Stephanie took Helen and her two young sons into their home. “We could not find a home health care agency that provided the full-time care my sister required’’, Markel recollected. “On top of that, my sister lamented over never seeing the same person twice. This did not comfort her.” A short time after this cancer reared its ugly head again when their son Ryan was born with pediatric cancer. “Nurses who were pediatric specialists and willing to care for Ryan at home were extremely hard to come by,” Markel recalls. “And all of the nurses were reluctant to treat Ryan by virtue of how sick he was.” During this trying time, Markel learned a lot about home health care agencies. He learned that most were very limited in terms of the care that was provided. Most only provided services for geriatric care; with very few providing care for children and fewer still for both the old and the young. He also discovered that there were almost no nurses who were qualified to care for patients who were severely sick. “The care that was available at this time was not adequate for us,” Markel recounts. “My wife and I realized that virtually all health care agencies were deficient both from a professional and emotional standpoint.” Tragically, Joel Markel’s sister Helen died shortly after his son Ryan was born and Ryan—who had acute complications from birth—passed at 11 months of age. As a result of these tribulations, Markel’s heart—although filled with grief— began to orient itself in a more empathetic sphere. “I longed to talk with parents who lost
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at Preferred, caregivers provide an important social connection for their patients as well as an outlet to social activities—with transportation to adult day care or simply having company or professional assistance for a walk in the neighborhood. Preferred Home Health Care’s success Markel attributes almost exclusively to its tenet: “Home Health Care with Feeling.” He believes it’s that emphasis on compassion for others which has sustained the agency for more than 25 years. “We care for people and are committed to helping as many people in need of quality home health care as possible” says Markel. Preferred services include care for infants, babies, adults and seniors, tailored to meet each patient’s specific needs. The agency provides around-theclock or hourly service, with either medical or non-medical assistance available. Whether it is 24 hour service from a registered nurse or 3 hour a day care from a home health aide, the company’s underlying mission remains singular—to treat each patient like family in the comfort of their home, (rather than living in a hospital) promoting independence and dignity for an optimal quality of life. “Every caregiver at Preferred must have a bona fide passion for the work they do,” Markel expresses. “It’s not just a preference, it’s a prerequisite,” he continues. Although
“We care for people and are committed to helping as many people in need of quality home health care as possible” – Joel Markel itself to be one of futility insofar as fathers had no desire communicating their losses to one another. This harrowing time in Markel’s life he aptly described as his ‘Book of Job’ time. Nevertheless, it was this dark period which shed light on the significance of quality home health care in people’s lives. “I started really contemplating the possibility of running a home health care agency,” Markel reflected. This contemplation became a reality when—after reading in The New York Times that a home health care agency in central New Jersey was for sale—Markel shortly after bought the company with the intent of dedicating all his efforts to providing comprehensive home health care ‘with feeling’ to people in the greatest need. Servicing New Jersey and Pennsylvania, Markel’s vision of providing superior home health care with an emotional touch has been fully actualized by Preferred: “We foster a culture of emotional connectivity here. It is essential for our caregivers to assume a familial role for the people they take care of,” Markel explains. To be sure,
hiring caregivers who are passionate is paramount at Preferred, other more tangible qualifications are important as well. For instance, all of the caregivers that work for the agency are fully licensed, bonded and insured, and are subject to a thorough screening and vetting process. Indeed, it is this fusion of ‘passion’ and ‘quality’ which really distinguishes Preferred from its competitors and serves as the principal impetus for the company’s long-standing success. Registered nurses and licensed practical nurses also figure prominently within Preferred Home Health Care’s family of professionals. For more than 20 years, these highly skilled caregivers provide state-ofthe-art services and technology to their patients. In addition, the clinical professionals at Preferred teach patients and their families how to manage their illnesses or injuries and explain post-treatment home care needs, such as: diet, nutrition, exercise programs and self-administration of medication. The RNs and LPNs at Preferred are also instrumental in
establishing a care plan or contribute to an existing plan developed by the patient’s doctor. When Joel Markel bought Preferred, over 20 years ago, he could never have envisioned the company’s current status as a multi-faceted, premiere health care agency. By surrounding himself with good, smart, highly qualified people who shared his ‘philosophy of care,’ Markel set out to create a health care agency that went far beyond its traditional confines. For instance, more than half of the agency’s patients are children who have serious medical conditions. These children are cared for by RNs with specialized pediatric expertise which is second-to-none, who provide the most advanced, integrated and extensive services available. Preferred also provides individual care for children while at school, assisting with bus transportation, fieldtrips and providing a clinical eye that is as vigilant as it is consequential. To say that Preferred Home Health Care and Nursing Services was born out of tragedy is as true as the changing seasons. The idea to start the business began with Markel’s difficulty of not being able to find quality home health care for both his terminally sick sister and seriously ill son, and tragically culminating with their respective deaths. But it was this dark experience which made Markel aware of the importance of comprehensive home health care and which ultimately motivated him to create Preferred Home Health Care and Nursing Services—home health care ‘with feeling.’ You can reach Preferred anytime via preferredcares.com or by calling 800-603-CARE (2273).
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of OCT 6 - OCT 12
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (Mar 21-Apr. 19): It always looks darkest before the dawn. You could dwell on problems rather than blessings as this week begins. Don’t give anyone a reason to criticize your actions or make crucial decisions that could affect your heart or your wallet. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may have farfetched fantasies that create confusion in your cozy nest. In the upcoming week it is best to steer clear of anything that seems to be too good to be true. Remain businesslike and professional when you are on the job. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): If you set an example of hard work and busy schedules you can’t blame a loved one for doing the same. When you have time for play a lover might not have the time for dilly-dallying. The last half of the week is better for romance. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You may need to uncover pertinent information that seems hard to locate. Valuable input will be available from associates and loved ones later in the week. If you have a problem, try putting it on the back burner for a few days. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): It is better to polish your shoes than to buy new ones. In the week ahead, you should concentrate on making family members happy. Keep your credit card in your wallet and avoid the shopping malls because your good taste is in low supply VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You may be torn between devoting time to your family and the demands of the workplace or career. You will find it very easy to make astute decisions that involve finances in the week ahead. Avoid making a spur of the moment decision.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may struggle to charm your way out of a predicament. You may find that some other people are not loyal and honest. Although it may be difficult to meet someone’s exacting standards your business sense is in fine fettle as this week unfolds. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Knots can be useful and don’t necessarily represent a tangle. Careful splicing can bring two divergent things or people together into a united whole. Wait until at least the middle of the week to put your brilliant ideas and plans into motion. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): If you pour money like water the pitcher will soon be empty. Take stock of your financial situation; you can’t trust to luck. Wait until the last half of the week to make significant changes or decisions. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You have heard about the tangled webs that we weave when “we practice to deceive.” This is a poor time to act on your basest interests or to pretend you have experience. Lay low and behave yourself in the first half of the week. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Old friends from the past and reliable, dependable people could cross your path in the week ahead. You might find these folks unexciting or embarrassing, but you know you can trust them and count on them in a pinch. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Keep your money in your pocket for the next few days. Unexpected expenses could mount up. Fight off the urge to end a relationship or start a new one this week because you overlook potential repercussions or hidden drawbacks.
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wolfgang puck’s kitchen A Simple Solution For Your Weeknight Supper
By Wolfgang Puck
With the new school year in full swing and kids involved in a whirlwind of after-school activities, it can often seem like precious little time remains to put a good home-cooked dinner on the family table. That’s a shame, since shared meals have always been one of the best ways to bring family members closer together. Fortunately, a smart solution to this very modern challenge can be found in an ancient Chinese cooking technique: stir-frying. Think about it for a moment: Even in the fi nest Chinese restaurants that you know, do you ever really have to wait very long for the food to arrive at your table? Stir-frying makes perfect sense for a quick, easy dinner. Small pieces of food cook in moments when stirred continuously in a large, hot pan. Add some aromatic seasonings that blossom enticingly on contact with heat, along with a few traditional Asian sauce ingredients, and a delicious main dish is ready to serve just minutes after you start heating the pan. That pan doesn’t even have to be hemispherical-shaped Chinese wok. I fi nd it easy to stir-fry in any skillet large enough to hold all the pieces of food in a single layer so they cook evenly; the curved sides help ingredients fall back into the pan during continuous, brisk stirring. The equipment and the cooking process aren’t much of a challenge. But I must admit that, when searching for stir-fry recipes, many people find themselves daunted by lengthy lists of sometimes hard-to-fi nd ingredients. That’s even sometimes true of recipes from my own Asian-inspired restaurants like Chinois, where we always aim for the utmost authenticity. At home, though, it’s OK to take some shortcuts; as long as they don’t shortchange the quality of the results. That’s why I’m happy to share versions of two of my favorite stir-fry recipes that I’ve adapted especially for the home kitchen, to give you authentic Chinese results without the need to go on any kind of special shopping expedition. You’ll fi nd the most out-of-the-ordinary ingredients - bottled hoisin sauce and rice vinegar - in the Asian foods section of any well-stocked supermarket. Both recipes are simple and surprisingly healthy, featuring lean proteins fresh vegetables. You can also vary the recipes as you like, substituting ground turkey, pork, lamb or beef for the ground chicken; and strips of chicken breast or lean beef for the shrimp, along with other quick-cooking vegetables you prefer. May your stir-frying lead to many delicious, enjoyable and easy family meals ahead! LETTUCE WRAPS WITH SWEET-ANDSPICY GROUND CHICKEN Serves 4 2 tablespoons peanut oil or canola oil 1 pound (500 g) ground chicken 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 tablespoon minced ginger root 1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional Kosher salt
Regular or low-sodium soy sauce 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce 1/3 cup (85 mL) orange marmalade 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 teaspoon toasted Asian-style sesame oil 8 medium-sized iceberg lettuce leaves, free of any tears, rinsed and patted dry 1 medium carrot, peeled and shredded 2 green onions, trimmed and thinly sliced diagonally Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and, as soon as it begins to shimmer and swirls easily when the skillet is gently turned to coat the bottom evenly, add the chicken, garlic and ginger, along with red pepper flakes to taste. Stir continuously with a sturdy wooden spoon, breaking up the chicken into small particles, until the meat loses all its pink color, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in salt and a little soy sauce to taste. Add the hoisin, marmalade, rice vinegar and sesame oil, and continue stirring until thoroughly combined. Arrange the lettuce leaves in cup shapes side by side on a large serving platter. Divide the mixture among the lettuce cups, and scatter carrot shreds and scallion slices on top of the chicken. Serve immediately. SHRIMP AND VEGETABLE STIR-FRY Serves 4 2 tablespoons peanut oil or canola oil 1 pound (500 g) medium-sized fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon minced ginger root 1 green bell pepper, halved, stemmed, seeded, deveined, and cut into strips 1/4 inch (6 mm) wide 1 red, orange or yellow bell pepper, halved, stemmed, seeded, deveined, and cut into strips 1/4 inch (6 mm) wide 1 pound (500 g) snow peas, trimmed 1/4 cup (60 mL) hoisin sauce 4 cups (1 L) steamed white rice 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Meanwhile, lightly but evenly season the shrimp with salt and pepper. Add the oil to the skillet and, as soon as it begins to shimmer and swirls easily when the skillet is gently turned to coat the bottom evenly, add the shrimp, garlic and ginger. Stir continuously with a sturdy wooden spoon, turning the shrimp, until they begin to turn pink, about 1 minute. Add the bell pepper strips and snow peas, and continue stirring briskly just until the shrimp are bright pink and white and the vegetables are glossy and tender-crisp, 2 to 3 minutes longer. Add the hoisin sauce and continue stirring briefly until it is glossy and coats the shrimp and vegetables evenly. Serve the shrimp and vegetables immediately over steamed rice, garnishing with sesame seeds.
(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) © 2018 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.
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