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Defining What It Is To Be A Kid

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By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – Gabriella Clark enjoys the same things many seven-year-olds do: swimming, dance lessons, and playing with friends and with her sister, Jordan, 5.

Gabby’s mother Jennifer Hartman said that when she was pregnant with Gabby she had some complications, and was in and out of the hospital at 26 weeks until her daughter was born

by C-section at 34 weeks.

“She was 5.2 pounds and completely normal, and then the doctor said ‘I’m sorry, she has Down syn–Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn drome,’” Hartman recalled Gabriella Clark, 7, was named ambassador for Nothing Down. She is pictured with her recently from the living room of her Cherry Quay mother, Jennifer Hartman, and her sister, Jordan Hartman, 5.

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–Photos by Judy Smestad-Nunn Today, the former Foodtown site is just barren blacktop and weeds. Right: These drawings were presented at the Planning Board meeting, showing what the property will look like.

By Judy SmestadNunn BRICK – Plans for the redevelopment of the former Foodtown site

on Route 70 are in full swing since the final site plan was unanimously approved by the Brick Planning Board

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The 11-acre parcel has been vacant since it was purchased by the

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“I didn’t think anything of it,” she said. “She was my baby, and luckily she didn’t have a heart defect as many with Down syndrome do.

She didn’t need any special checkups or anything, so we continued on with life.”

“Gabby” was just named ambassador for a New Jersey Down syndrome organization called “Nothing Down,” which seeks to change the way the world views people with Down syndrome and to change the conversation about intellectual disabilities.

Down Syndrome is a chromosomal condition that occurs when someone has (Kid - See Page 2)

County Adopts $432 Million Budget

By Jennifer Peacock TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders adopted its 2019 budget, its first with Freeholder Deputy Director John Kelly helming that process.

Kelly unveiled this $432 million budget back in Febr uar y, and it passed without public comment

at the Freeholders’ regular March 20 meeting.

“What does this bud get c ove r? It covers all the core ser vices provided to the 600,000 people that call Ocean County home,” Kelly said. “It makes certain that our seniors, who rely on so many senior programs we have, including our (County - See Page 2)

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Continued From Page 1 an extra copy (or a partial extra copy) of chromosome 21. The nucleus of each cell contains 23 pairs of chromosomes, half of which are inherited from each parent.

According to the National Down Syndrome Society, the extra genetic material alters the course of development and causes Down syndrome characteristics, such as low muscle tone, small stature, an upward slant to the eyes and a single deep crease across the center of the palm.

In the U.S., one in 700 babies are born with Down syndrome, or 6,000 a year, making it the most common chromosomal condition.

Gabby is considered to be non-verbal, but understands everything and is learning sign language. She is in second grade at Drum Point Elementary School in a classroom for children with multiple disabilities.

She loves school, especially gym and art, and she loves her teacher, Michelle McNeary, and the three paraprofessionals in the classroom, Miss Sue, Miss Sharon and Miss Linda.

Hartman said she began to follow “Nothing Down” on FaceBook when the organization was started three years ago by Julie Willson and Shannon Daughtry. The organization has produced 14 video projects and their photo series has been shared by over 100 million people.

Nothing Down has formed an International Ambassador Program and has 37 Ambassadors across the globe who have become the face of Nothing Down. Their message is “There is Nothing Down about Down

syndrome.”

According to co-founder Daughtry, Gabby was chosen as an ambassador from over 500 children and adult applicants.

“In the end, we chose the families that showed the most dedication to Nothing Down, our mission, and who show a lot of passion of advocacy,” she wrote in an email.

She said Hartman has done a great job of sharing Nothing Down programs and has always shown enthusiasm by applying for the different projects and getting people excited and involved in the organization’s events.

“And on top of all that, Gabby has a smile that can brighten anyone’s day,” Daughtry wrote.

Gabby has a FaceBook page called “Gabby’s Journey,” and Hartman said that Gabby has brought the whole family closer since the day she was born.

“She’s just like any other kid, it’s just a little difficult because she doesn’t talk,” she said.

“She has no issues in school at all - when we walk in everyone says hello to her.”

Sometimes when they’re out, Hartman said she can hear parents telling their children not to stare at Gabby.

Her advice? “Just go up and say hello and make friends. She’s just a typical little girl who wants to play and do everything they want to do,” Hartman said. “She’s just a little slower. Treat them like anyone else,” she said.

The mission of Nothing Down is to provide support, advocacy, education and opportunities for individuals and families that have been touched by Down syndrome.

For more information, visit their FaceBook page or visit nothingdown.org.

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Continued From Page 1 nutrition program that provide daily meals, are fully funded. …It assures residents in Ocean County that they can attend Ocean County College and our vo-tech schools at an affordable price, providing them with a quality education that is the cornerstone for opportunity for good jobs and a great future.”

The budget also funds maintenance the county’s 626 miles of roads and 259 bridges and culverts, Kelly added. It covers the everyday mundanity - filling potholes, plowing snow - to the future, such as funding stormwater management systems to keep Barnegat Bay clean.

The budget also includes a healthy amount to fund veterans’ programs, something near and dear to Freeholder Gerry Little’s heart, Kelly said.

The opioid addiction crises plaguing not only Ocean County but the entire state remains a primary concern for the Freeholders.

The budget includes funding for law enforcement - sheriff’s department, prosecutor’s office, corrections, security, and juvenile services - to maintain public safety.

“They are working to meet the ongoing challenges brought on by the opioid crisis,” Kelly said. “It is our commitment to help those that are affected by the addiction so that they know support and help available for them, but we also make sure our law and public safety agencies are working to reduce the crime that is linked to this crisis, so we are all safe in our homes and our neighborhoods.”

So services this year are maintained as the

tax rate goes down another half cent, leveling off at 34 cents per $100 of assessed valuation.

The county does receive some state and federal aid, but is mostly funded through the local tax levy. This year, almost 82 percent of its operating budget - $353.1 million - will be raised by taxation, under cap at 1.89 percent over last year’s $346.5 million levy.

The total budget is up from $416.1 million in 2018 to $432 million this year.

Some highlights include: $15.7 million for Ocean County College, an increase of $454,418 $19 million for Ocean County Vocational Technical School, an increase of $372,768 $9.3 million for a “pay as you grow” appropriation, so the county doesn’t have to go out to bond on some projects $25 million for roads and bridges $75 million for county departments that oversee law and public safety $100,000 additional funds for the senior nutrition program “For years this Board of Freeholders has promised a no-surprise budget. That continues our conservative and disciplined approach to budgeting. And this year, we continue to keep our pledge,” Kelly said.

Kelly was named liaison to the finance department, replacing long-time budget architect John C. Bartlett Jr., who died on Dec. 12, 2018.

“It’s really a blueprint of what Ocean County is all about,” Freeholder Joseph Vicari said. The budget reflects the importance of quality of life, affordability, and the ability for every student in Ocean County to reach his or her full potential.

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Continued From Page 1 by two separate entities who will each pay the township $2.5 million.

The project is a joint venture and would be viewed as one site in terms of upkeep and parking, said representatives during a December Planning Board meeting when the preliminary site plan and subdivision was approved.

Planning Board members made some recommendations during the December meeting and in the recent meeting engineer Jeffrey Carr of Linstrom, Diessner and Carr said the final site plan “fundamentally complies with the conditions of approval.”

The layout is fundamentally the same, with plans for M&M Development to construct three retail buildings fronting Route 70 (a 22,978 square foot retail building; two attached retail units of 6,400 square feet, and a separate 4,300 square foot restaurant pad drive-through), and HFZ Brick LLC plans to build a 75,000 square-foot “Super Dome” in

BRICK – The Brick Township Historical Society will re-open its Havens Homestead Museum at 521 Herbertsville Rd., Brick for the 2019 season on April 13 from 10 a.m. to noon. On that day will be a special exhibit of coins

the rear of the property, fronted by and attached to a two-story 26,880 square foot building.

“Based on the Board comments, we tweaked it and made some improvements and made it better,” Carr said.

Reducing the size of the 10x20-foot parking spaces to 9x18-foot spaces increases the number of parking spots from 368 to 388, the engineer said.

The separation of buildings is slightly increased for fire access, and a “pedestrian network” links eastward to connect the site to a jogging path and gives cross-access to St. Thomas Church.

Township Planner Tara Paxton noted that the impervious coverage for the plan stands at 87 percent while the municipal ordinance requires no more than 80 percent. Impervious coverage means the amount of the property that is covered by buildings, roads or other material that stops rainwater from draining into the soil.

Carr said the site currently has an impervious coverage of 100 percent, even in the areas that are green and have grown over the cement.

“Since it’s a redevelopment plan, CAFRA would allow us to keep it at 100 percent,” noted the engineer. (CAFRA is the Coastal Area Facilities Review Act, which governs construction near bodies of water.)

“Could it be reduced to 80 percent?”

Paxton asked.

“It could always be reduced,” Carr said.

Paxton said this would be a good opportunity to improve landscaping on the site and opportunities for areas of impervious coverage such as the use of planters and scattered rain gardens.

There could be cuts in the concrete curbs to allow rainwater drainage into the rain gardens, she said. The site currently has plans for two large rain gardens and one smaller one.

Board of Adjustment Engineer Ted Wilkenson asked about the drainage and removal of total suspended solids (TSS) on the site, which drains directly into the Metedeconk River.

Carr said that the developers have to abide by (State Department of Environmental Protection) standards, and “we’re not asking for a reduction or a waiver or relief

Havens Homestead Museum Reopening

from the collection of Russell Martone.

This collection consists of one penny from each year, a numerical collection from 1850 to 2019. As Mar tone observed, “Cents are made each year from different mints, Philadelphia, Denver

and San Francisco.” But, he has been fortunate to collect 169 pennies from those successive years.

The museum will be open for tours on Saturdays from April 13 through October from 10 a.m. to noon except

from the DEP,” he said. “I don’t think we’d get it.”

The water quality plan hasn’t been designed yet, he added. “The DEP is the keeper of the environment; when we get to that point let them do their job,” Carr said.

HFZ Attorney John Jackson said the DEP rules are usually the most stringent.

Wilkinson asked if the local utility company has rendered an opinion on the redevelopment plan and said it should before the Planning Board vote.

Plan ning Board Member Councilman Paul Mummolo asked if the Brick Township Municipal Utilities Authority approval could be conditional in order to keep up on the momentum of the application.

Wilkinson agreed with Mummolo’s conditional approval suggestion.

The application has approval from the Department of Transportation, and will now seek approval from CAFRA (NJDEP), BTMUA, the Ocean County Planning Board and the Ocean County Soil Conservation District. Carr said they hope to break ground in the fall.

for major holiday weekends. Admission is free, and donations are gratefully accepted for the upkeep of the buildings.

For more information see the website: bricktownshiphistoricalsociety.com or call 732-785-2500.

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Holzapfel: Marijuana Legalization Comes With Serious Downsides

Capitol Comments Senator Jim Holzapfel 10th Legislative District, Serving Toms River

TRENTON - As a state senator and former county prosecutor, I oppose efforts by Gov. Phil Murphy and Democrats in the state Legislature to legalize the recreational use of marijuana in the Garden State.

The claims made by supporters of legalization don’t tell the full story, including the negative impacts on our neighborhoods and our children that can be expected should this proposal become law.

Proponents of legalization often cite a variety of anticipated benefits, ranging from large streams of new tax revenues for governments to anticipated “social justice” gains that they say would level the playing field for minorities.

The reality, however, is far less rosy. That’s clear from the example set by Colorado, where legalization occurred in 2014.

By 2017, Colorado’s marijuana taxes accounted for $210 million of the state’s $27.1 billion in revenues - just 0.78 percent.

Here in New Jersey, Murphy is projecting $60 million of new tax revenues from the legalization of recreational marijuana in his state budget proposal for 2020.

That $60 million would account for just 0.15 percent of the revenues needed to support his massive $38.6 billion spending plan for next year.

At the local level, the financial picture doesn’t get any better. Municipalities already

have been told by legislative leaders not to expect a windfall of new money from legalization.

So any expectation that marijuana might be a panacea for New Jersey’s property tax crisis is misguided.

For example, many mayors and police chiefs have expressed serious concerns that there are significant recurring expenses associated with training police officers to become and remain certified as “drug recognition experts.”

These so-called “DREs” are specially trained to identify when a person’s behavior indicates they are driving under the influence (DUI) of a substance other than alcohol.

This special training is necessary because there is no simple breathalyzer test for marijuana.

As a former prosecutor, I know

Andy Kim

is in the midst of an opioid crisis. Ocean County, which I represent, is arguably the epicenter. Sadly, it’s not uncommon to find pain pills stolen from home medicine cabinets being sold and abused in our middle schools and high schools.

Given our experiences with opioids, it’s beyond belief to suggest that kids won’t get hold of marijuana that their parents have legally purchased. That, too, has proven to be true in Colorado, where the youth marijuana use rate is now the highest in the nation.

That also ties back into the misrepresented “social justice” aspect of legalization. According to the Colorado Department of Public Safety, arrests of black and Latino youth have increased by 58 percent and 29 percent, respectively, post-legalization. It’s likely those

children are taking advantage of increased access to marijuana in their homes.

So why not decriminalize the substance? Because there is no tax money in that solution.

Not surprisingly, those and other concerns are being brushed under the rug by marijuana advocates who are racing to legalize it in New Jersey.

We spend millions to fight tobacco smoking and now we want to add another smoking substance. We have the highest taxes and now the governor wants the population on a high.

Given the probable consequences, I don’t think what they’re doing is right, and I don’t think I’d be proud of myself for casting a vote for legalization.

So I won’t.

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that DUI cases that are reliant on behavioral observations are much more uncertain and far less likely to result in convictions in our courtrooms.

While marijuana legalization will lead to more marijuana users and more impaired drivers, there will be little deterrent to prevent all of those who are high from getting behind the wheel with disastrous results.

That has proven to be the case in Colorado, Washington and Oregon, where crash rates rose following legalization by those states.

But it’s not just the threat to families on our roadways that has me worried. I’m also concerned that marijuana legalization will increase children’s access to marijuana in their homes, making the current drug epidemic even worse.

It’s no secret that New Jersey

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) announced the introduction

NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SCHOOL ESTIMATE OF THE OCEAN COUNTY VOCATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that a meeting of the Board of School Estimate of the Ocean County Vocational Technical School District is scheduled for Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at 3:15 p.m., in the Ocean County Administration Building, 101 Hooper Avenue, Room 304, Toms River, New Jersey, for the purpose of reviewing and approving the proposed budget for the Ocean County Vocational School District for the 2019-2020 school year.

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of an amendment to H.R. 1, landmark legislation to protect voting rights, crack down on dark money and st rengthen ethics laws, that would require federal election ballots to be made in America.

“H.R. 1 is a bill for the people, and it only makes se n se t h at ou r ba l lot s are made by the people,” said Congressman Kim.

“Manufacturing ballots in America is a win-win.

It not only helps support American jobs, but also ensures greater election security in an age when our elections are under attack from foreign sources.

I call on my colleagues to support this amendment, and I look forward to passing H.R. 1 when it comes to the floor for a final vote.”

The amendment would specifically require that all paper ballots used in an election for federal office be printed in the United States on paper manufactured in the United States.

Earlier, Congressman Kim introduced the Alice Paul Voter Protection Act, which would protect efforts to register people to vote.

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E ditorial We Do What We’re Told There was an experiment conducted by Yale University psychologist Stanley Milgram that proved how people would willingly hurt each other simply by being told to do so.

The subject would believe that he was “teaching” a complete stranger how to improve their memory by giving electrical shocks for incorrect answers. The shocks would increase steadily with wrong answers. The “learner” would react painfully until the voltage reached a lethal dose, and then the “learner” would fall silent.

In actuality, the “learner” was an actor, playing a tape recording of a shock sound. No one was injured during the experiment.

While every test subject questioned the ethics of the experiment, every single one continued with it until they were administering 300-volt shocks. Some even went the full way to the lethal dose of 450 volts.

The experiment was used to show how powerful authority was. A person in a position of authority, Milgram proved, could convince someone to do something that was against their own morals. The person in authority in this case was the person running the test, telling the “teacher” to shock the “learner.”

Further experiments had other actors in the room with the “teacher.” So, the

“teacher” felt like they were part of a team.

I make note of this because of what’s going on in this country.

“Authority” can be taken many different ways.

Politicians are authorities.

Commentators on news shows are authorities. The constant deluge of social media creates a singular authoritative voice. People go down the rabbit hole into dark websites that advocate violence and hate.

We have to be very careful of the “authorities” in our lives. Who are we listening to? What do they want us to do? Why do they want us to act in this way? Why do they want us to think a certain way?

What are their motives?

What happens if we say “no?”

Most people reading this will think “Yeah, other people need to stop listening to idiots telling them what to do.” Most people won’t realize that they are being manipulated as well.

We have a choice in what we watch. What we read.

What we listen to. We have a choice in who we want to influence us.

We can choose to listen to people who advocate hate or we can choose to listen to people who advocate love.

Seems like it should be an easy choice.

Chris Lundy News Editor

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The Governor’s Secret Plan I think Governor Murphy has a secret plan to curb all sor ts of violence in New Jersey by legalizing marijuana thus keeping the people high and happy instead of aggressive.

Donald G. Calvert Barnegat

Voters For Recreational Weed Are Complicit In Crimes Gov. Murphy is about to take a bite out of law enforcement by signing into law his “recreational pot” bill. God help us if this is his way to raise revenue to finance his state budget!

It is my opinion that he and any State Legislator(s) that vote for this law, in the event of auto accidents or cr imes at t r ibuted to those under the influence of “recreational pot” be sued as “ co-conspirators in aiding and abetting” the commission of such incidents.

William McPhail Toms River

Aid Cuts Would Hurt More Than Education This letter is directed to state lawmakers regarding S2, the bill that cut Toms River’s state aid.

I am writing to you as a concerned teacher and parent. I was fortunate enough to grow up in Toms River and at tend Toms R iver Regional Schools f rom kindergarten through 12th grade. During my time as a student, I was given the opportunity to play sports and join extracurricular activities that helped me get into a good college.

Letters To The Editormillion annually over the Now, I have the privilege own money to purchase. to teach and give back to the district that gave me so much.

When I began my career, I quickly learned that being a teacher is more than what the average person thinks it is. To most, including you, teaching is a teacher standing in the front of a room dishing out information to students that we want to then regurgitate back to us in the form of a test or quiz.

Wrong! Being a teacher nowadays is teaching children to use manners, be kind human beings to all, and make good choices.

It’s giving a hug to those kids who get no attention at home. It’s giving extra food ( purchased or made by ourselves) to students who don’t have enough to eat at home. It’s being called “mom” or “grandma” by some st udents because you are more a motherly figure to them than anyone in their home life.

It’s buying them coats, gloves, socks, or any daily necessities because parents can’t or won’t provide it.

It’s creating an environment in which they feel safe because for the few hours they are at school, it’s their only safe place.

It’s also teaching students that there is a difference between right and wrong.

This is particularly hard to do when the leaders of our state are making the wrong decisions.

Please explain to me how cutting our funding and consequently cutting hundreds of teaching jobs and increasing class sizes is the right decision! Some of you may be misinformed about Toms River Schools and I invite any one of you to walk a day in my shoes.

I have to teach students information based on outrageous standards, with limited resources or use resources I have to spend my own time to find and

With you taking away our funding, you are also taking away opportunities for students to participate in sports and extracurricular activities. This, in turn, will give students plenty more time to get involved in the ever rampant drug problem we have in our state. Start being an actual leader and be the voice for our youth and our future.

Show them that doing what is right for all is better than doing right for just you. Be a leader!

Please understand that Toms River Schools are the foundation of our community. The proposal of S2 will do irreversible damage to not only our district, but to our town as well.

Our schools have some of the lowest per-pupil spending in the state. Our tax levy currently increases each year to attempt to maintain the quality of our district. The initial $2.3 million funding cut will hurt our children. The 7-year phased in cut of over $20 million will eviscerate our district. Forced 2 percent annual property tax increases will not even come close to replacing the lost funding. If taxes are raised but the quality of education plummets, people will move out of district or out of state.

Toms River needs real school f unding refor m.

SFRA is a flawed policy!

It takes money to run a high-quality school district. Toms River Regional Schools is currently operating over $40 million below adequacy according to the NJDOE. They say we should be spending $2,966 more per child. We spend less. What is our reward for educating children on a shoestring budget? A budge cut!

S2 will cut ou r state aid by over $1,300 per child a total of over $20

next few years. This will, without a doubt, force our district to cut programs and staff. Toms River’s per pupil costs are already among the lowest in the state. We cannot absorb the scheduled decrease in funding under S2 without doing irreparable harm to our children. It will cause severe cuts in staff, cuts in programs and significant proper t y t a x i ncreases just to maintain a reduced quality of education.

Please think about whether you would want a child or relative of yours to attend a district that has been forced to cut hundreds of teachers and prog rams (a m o n g ot h e r t h i n g s), which contribute to a high q u a l it y, wel l - r o u n d e d education. Think about whether you’d want that child to be one student in a class of 40. Do you think he/she would get the support and attention he/ she needs from the sole teacher in the classroom?

Would he/she learn all of the state standards when, every day, the teacher has to deal with 40 different personalities of students who come from different backgrounds and different circumstances? Do you want that same child to never experience the joy of playing on a team and beating your cross-town r ival? Or play i ng with the marching band before an exciting game? Think about some of the things you loved most about being a student in the district you attended. Now think about how you would’ve felt if all of the things you loved most were taken away by the state. That is what Toms River Students are on the verge of facing. I implore you to rethink this budget cut.

Andrea Boturla Toms River

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Noticing a few small, dark shapes that quickly pass through your field of vision is usually no cause for concern. However, experiencing a sudden increase in the number of these “floaters” may indicate the need to immediately schedule an appointment with the ophthalmologist. An influx of floaters may be indicative of a condition known as “posterior vitreous detachment” (PVD), which can lead to a potentially sightthreatening retinal problem. “Vitreous,” the gel-like substance that fills the eye, makes up 80 percent of the eye’s volume. If the tiny collagen fibers that secure the vitreous in place degrade and the vitreous contracts, it may tug on the retina in a manner that leads to retinal tears or detachment (with symptoms of flashing lights).

As we get older, the vitreous in our eyes becomes more watery, less gel-like and isn’t able to keep its usual shape. Over 75 per cent of people over 65 develop PVD. It’s not a sign of disease or eye health problem and any symptoms usually get better with time.

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–Photo courtesy Brick Township BRICK – Mayor John Ducey, alongside Chief James Riccio, swore in five new officers of the Brick Township Police Department recently: Edward McCaffery, Jack Frederich, David Quinn, Carissa Pagnotta and Brian Taylor. Congratulations and good luck!

9th Annual Green Fair

BRICK – Brick Township’s 9th Annual Green Fair will take place on Saturday, April 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held at Brick Township High School, 346 Chambers Bridge Rd. There will be exhibitors, schools, vendors, refreshments and prizes. As well as info sessions on the Barnegat Bay, home energy,

recycling and rain barrels. There will also be an electronic waste recycling drop-off.

This annual event is presented by Sustainable Brick, the Brick Township Environmental Commission, the Brick Township Recreation Department and the Brick Township Tourist Development Commission.

Brick Challenger Baseball

BR ICK – Br ick Recreat ion host s Challenger Baseball for ages 5-12.

Regist ration begins March 4, 2019.

Practice will be held Fridays at 5:30 p.m. at the Joe Boland Field on Lanes

Mills Road, April 19 to May 17. There is a $5 participation fee. Register at parksandrecreation@bricktownship. net. For more information, call Madeline at 732-262-1076.

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The Ocean County Library Celebrates National Library Week Apr. 7 – 13 TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library joins libraries of all types in celebrating the many ways libraries build strong communities by providing critical resources, programs, and expertise.

April 7 – 13, 2019 is National Library

Week , a n a n nu al celebr at ion h ig hlighting the valuable role librar ies, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and communities.

Libraries are at the heart of their cities, towns, schools, and campuses. They

have public spaces where people of all backgrounds can come together and connect.

Library programs encourage community members to meet to discuss civic issues, work together using new tech-

nologies like 3D printing or learn alongside one another in English language classes. Library staff also partner with other civic and service organizations to actively engage with the people they serve, always striving to make sure their community’s core needs are being met.

The Ocean County Library helps lead the community by providing valuable resources to the community. This includes free digital resources, books, music, and programs for children, teens, and adults.

The Ocean County Librar y is celebrating National Librar y Week by continuing to provide excellent services and events to Ocean County’s diverse community.

First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Librar y Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April.

For more information, visit any of the Ocean County Library’s 21 branches, call 732-349-6200, or visit us online at theoceancountylibrary.org.

Brick Police Receive Accreditation

BRICK – On March 14, Brick Police Chief Riccio appeared before the NJ State Chiefs Accreditation Board in Sout h Br u n sw ick NJ, wh ich is t he final phase of the process to receive reaccreditation status.

An onsite review of the department’s policies, procedures and facilities was conducted in October, following which the department received high marks.

T he de pa r t ment re por ted t hat t hey received reaccredit ation st at us and will be presented with an accreditation certificate by the NJ State Chief’s Association at a future council meeting.

Accreditation status means that the depar t ment has in place sou nd and effective policies and procedures and is living up to the standards of the program. This is a significant accomplishment that the department is proud of.

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Health Department Now Offering Free Breastfeeding Class

By Kimberly Bosco

TOMS RIVER – Calling all new and expecting mothers! The Ocean County Health Department wants to help you on your breastfeeding journey with “Nursing Your Newborn.” Learn the basics of breastfeeding in this free class, held every third Wednesday of the month at the Southern Ocean County Medical Center, 7-9 p.m.

“The Ocean County Health Department is proud to be teaming up with Southern Ocean Medical Center by offering this free, 2 hour class, and preparing mothers with the basics to begin her breastfeeding journey,” said Daniel E. Regenye, Ocean County Health Department Public Health Coordinator.

The class will discuss the following: • How breastfeeding works • Establishing a good milk supply • How to get your baby to latch • How to know if your baby is getting enough milk • Positions for breastfeeding • When and where to get support • How to choose a breast pump • Returning to work and maintaining

your milk supply • Common challenges, and more “We are very excited about this program and the chance to help remove obstacles to obtaining high-level, evidence-based lactation support in the county,” said Patricia High, Ocean County Health Department Assistant Public Health Coordinator.

“Allow the OCHD professionals to help give you the best instruction and guide you through the nursing process because the more education you get now the better equipped you’ll be at home with your baby.”

This class is free, but registration is required. To register, call 1-800-5609990 to reserve a spot for you and one support person.

“You can certainly learn about breastfeeding on the internet or from other materials, but nothing is better than the information, interaction and hands-on lessons you’ll receive from this class,” said Regenye.

For more information, visit ochd.org/ breastfeeding.

Cardiac & Concussion Screenings For Young Athletes TOMS RIVER – RWJBarnabas Health is hosting Cardiac & Concussion Screenings for Young Athletes at Toms River High School North on April 13, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

Free screenings include: • Cardiac screening: open to the first 80

athletes ages 6-18 Concussion screening: open to the first 120 athletes ages 5-18 Registration is required. Schedule an appointment time by emailing teamlink@ rwjbh.org.

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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Olive Oil Reduces Cancer And Risk Of Stroke

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Olives are something I’m fanatic about. I’ll eat any kind, any flavor, and time of day or night! I’m obsessed with them.

Olive oil is the liquid fat which comes from the olive tree. It is extremely high in oleic acid, which is known to reduce blood pressure. It also contains a good amount of natural vitamin E, carotenoids and oleuropein. That compound has strong anticancer and anti-inflammatory effects.

Olives are fruits, and both the fruit and the oil have medicinal benefits. The main active ingredient in olive oil is oleic acid, some phenols and squalene.

Extra virgin olive oil or EVOO is sometimes referred to as cold-pressed. This type of oil is higher quality, better flavor and lower acidity than plain olive oil.

When you see “extra virgin” on the label that means something good. It means that the oil was mechanically pressed out of the olives, as opposed to using a bunch of chemicals to extract it. When the oil is squeezed and pressed from the olives mechanically, the vitamins, amino acids and fatty acids are not destroyed.

Olive oil consumption may help reduce incidence of cancer, including colorectal, uterine, breast, prostate, endometrium, ovarian, bladder, lung and pancreatic cancer. Have you heard of the Blue Zone project? These are areas of the planet where people experience health and longevity.

Could the olive oil be the main reason that residents of Ikaria (Greece) commonly live to be over 90 or 100 years old?

The most recent news about olive oil is fantastic. Olive oil contains natural phenolic compounds which are strong antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents. They also have anti-thrombotic activity which means it helps reduce the formation of blood clots, which as you know, block the flow of blood to your brain (and/or the heart).

Avoiding clots is the way to avoid stroke.

Oleocanthal, a phenolic component of extra virgin olive oil, acts a little bit like the famous drug ibuprofen! Extra Virgin Olive Oil is like a natural NSAID. New research from March 2019 confirms that eating olive oil just once a week will help lower platelet activation (meaning reduce risk of clots). In turn, this lowers risk of heart attack and stroke. People in this study were all obese. Could olive oil confer even higher benefits int hose who have healthier eating habits, a faster metabolic rate and/or lower BMI? More than likely, yes.

The take home point is that olive oil appears to have strong health benefits to people who are high risk for stroke. Don’t worry about the fat because it’s a healthy fat. One tablespoon of olive oil contains the following nutritional information, according to the United States Department of Agriculture, contains zero sugar, zero cholesterol, 10 grams of monounsaturated fat and about 120 calories.

I believe this oil is among the healthiest natural oils you can consume. I’m not in favor of vegetable oil, rapeseed oil, canola oil or MCT. I do like olive oil, grape seed, avocado, tea seed and pumpkin seed oil.

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New Mental Health Program Addresses Issues with Grief & Loss

By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – If you are suffering from grief or loss, this new weekly meeting might be just the thing to help you through it. Wellness in Nurtured Grief Support (WINGS) was created by two local women in the recovery community who aim to redefine grief and loss while creating a supportive environment.

WINGS is now part of the Monday night lineup of recovery meetings at the Mental Health Association of Ocean County.

According to Michelle Price, co-facilitator of WINGS, noted that the meetings are meant for those who have been touched by loss of any kind, whether it is related to substance use, loss of a career, relationship, dreams, or others.

“Grief comes in many forms,” said Price.

“We recognize dozens of types of grief, which always surprises people…But we’re working on changing people’s perceptions.”

Price stated that grief is typically associated with shame in the recovery community, a perception she calls “unfortunate,” because grief should not be seen as a punishment.

WINGS addresses the need from the recovery community to tackle grief and loss in different ways. The grief from losing someone to substance abuse and losing someone to cancer or a car accident can be vastly different, she said.

Amy Johnson, WINGS co-facilitator and Price’s partner, has personal experience with the loss of a spouse, which helps her to work with members of the group.

“Losing a spouse – or any family member – to an addiction is extremely difficult because of the stigma attached to the disease,” said Johnson. “That’s why starting this group with like-minded people who have had similar

experiences can make a difference.”

Both Price and Johnson have been trained in a specialized curriculum on grief.

The WINGS group began meeting back in February and has attracted members from all walks of life, including both men and women of various ages. According to Price, group attendance varies by week, which she attributes to the needs of each individual as well as the fact that grief is a heavy topic.

The group meets weekly, however you are not required to attend each meeting. Price stated that some people facing grief and loss may not be ready to attend and that is OK. When new members attend WINGS, they receive a checklist with many forms of grief. Participants mark all that apply, choose two that affect them the most, and then begin working from that starting point.

“Grief is as individual as a fingerprint,” said Price, “Similarly, no relationship is the same. The relationship I have with my mother is not the same as what the relationship the person next to me has with his/her mother.”

WINGS not only provides individuals with a supportive environment, but it also allows people to protect their physical and mental health by preventing anger, stress, sleep disruption, strained relationships, etc.

There is no cost to attend a WINGS meeting. Dinner is provided. The meetings are held at 4:15 p.m. every Monday at The Mental Health Association – Ocean County, located at 25 South Shore Drive in Toms River.

For more information, call 732-914-1546 or email mprice@mhanj.org.

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Dear Joel

By Joel Markel

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Dear Joel, Thank you for taking the time to open this letter. I have a slight dilemma, and I would love your advice.

My son has been married to my daughterin-law for six years now and they have a happy and healthy relationship with three beautiful children ages two, three and five.

The problem is that I and my husband almost never get to see our grandchildren. My daughter-in-law only allows us to see our grandchildren once a month for no longer than two hours. My husband and I have no idea why this is.

We have a rather good relationship with her and my son, but they did not even make the effort to come over this past Christmas and they live in Belmar, which is only 30 minutes away from us. How should my husband and I mention this to my daughterin-law? Should we even mention it at all?

Dolly

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This certainly sounds like a communication issue. You must approach your daugh-

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I would recommend having this conversation over video chat like Facetime or Skype. There is definitely a stronger impact when you are staring the person in the eyes. Your message will be conveyed even more so if it were over text message or a regular phone call.

There is no reason why your son and daughter-in-law did not spend Christmas with you. You and your husband are his parents.

If there is nothing further going on in your mother-son relationship, I am not sure why he (and his wife) are acting out like this.

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Special Event in Toms River to Help Seniors Living at Home TOMS RIVER – It’s spring and time to roll up your sleeves and make a difference in your life and in the life of our community! Mark your calendar to attend our information session on Saturday, April 27, 9:30- 11 a.m. at the Ocean County Library, Toms River Branch, 101 Washington Street, Toms River. The session will include an orientation for new volunteers.

Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey (CVCJ) is a non-profit agency is committed to enabling the homebound elderly of Ocean County remain living independently in their home. As a senior yourself or a spouse, partner or friend taking care of a non-driving elderly member of our community there is help available. There is no charge for the services and there is no income eligibility.

The only requirement to receive service is that the loved one needing service is over 60, is no longer driving, and lives in Ocean County or parts of southern Monmouth County.

At this session, CVCJ will review all the services that are available, how the program works and the variety of volunteer opportunities for those who wish to join like-minded volunteers who provide services to our homebound seniors in Toms River and all the communities of Ocean County from Lacey Township to

Point Pleasant and west to Jackson and Whiting.

CVCJ volunteers provide: • Round trip transportation to medical appointments (volunteers use their own car) • Grocery shopping (they shop for you, once every two weeks) • Friendly visits & Phone Calls to those who feel lonely and live far from their families • Caregiver Canines Pet Visitation to provide a great tail-wagging joy, this program provides in-home volunteers and therapy dog visits.

In addition, we also offer our frail and elderly residents the following services: • Alzheimer’s Respite Care Program offers Caregivers of those living at home with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or chronic illness to get relief from their incredible stress and burden on a weekly basis.

• Veteran to Veteran, our volunteer Veterans are matched with a Veteran for all our services • Multicultural Outreach, we have diverse and bilingual staff members. We provide education and outreach to minority communities Call CVCJ today 732-505-2273 to reserve your spot at this special session.

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CLASSIFIEDS Real Estate Rental or Purchase 1 & 2 BR Homes – Adult 55+ Community Homestead Run – Toms River. www.homesteadrun.com. Call 732-370-2300.

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(19) Leisure Park - A Five Star Senior Living community has career opportunities available. Apply today at careers.fivestarseniorliving.com. (15) Community Resource Center - Driver wanted for mental health agency in Brick. Monday – Friday 7 a.m. - 9 a.m.; 2:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Candidate must have valid NJ driver’s license with a clean driving record. Please Call 732-255-9102, Ext. 5.

(14) 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

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R.C. Shea & Assoc.

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Where parents have minor children, they often want to establish trusts in their Wills for the benefit of the minor children in the event that both parents should pass away. In such a case, the money is held in the trust for the benefit of the children.

A person called the “trustee” is appointed by the Will to manage the trust on behalf of the children. Most trusts for the benefit of minor children allow the money to be used for their health, education, maintenance and support. The term “education” usually also refers to college education.

There are several ways to go about doing this. The most common ways are the (1) common trust or (2) the separate trust.

In the common trust, all of the money is held until the youngest child reaches an age specified in the Will. Upon the youngest child reaching the specified age, the monies remaining in the trust are then distributed to all of the children.

In a separate trust, the assets are divided among the children and a separate trust is created for each child and each child receives their trust when the each reach the specified age.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? The advantage of the common trust is that the money is held until the youngest child reaches the specified age. In this way, the trustee can use the money in the trust and if necessary spend more of the money in the trust on one child as opposed to the others. As a parent, most people would be willing to

spend everything they had on one child at the expense of the other children if that child required greater care Marc S. Galella Esq. than the other children.

By using a common trust you give the trustee the flexibility to do this. The drawback to the common trust is that the older children will have to wait a longer period of time to receive their share of the inheritance depending upon the age of the youngest child. This could be a disadvantage if there is a significant age difference between the youngest and oldest child.

The advantage of the separate trust is that each child will receive their share of the estate when they reach the specified age.

This means that the older children do not have to wait for their inheritance until the youngest child reaches the specified age.

The drawback to the separate trust is the trustee can only use the money in that individual child’s trust for the care of that child. If one child requires significantly more care than the other children, the trustee is limited to the amount of money in that child’s trust and cannot use the money in the other trusts.

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According to Dr. Marianne Holler, Chief Medical Officer for the VNA Health Group, “There are a lot of misconceptions and a lack of understanding about palliative medicine, hospice care and end-of-life care. Our goal in creating this Speaker’s Bureau Program is to provide education to the medical community, patients, families and the general public about these sensitive and often misunderstood topics.”

The free presentations are provided by six palliative physicians with expertise in the fields of hospice and palliative medicine as well as internal medicine, oncology and geri-

atric medicine. They tackle difficult subjects and can offer insight and understanding into end-of-life care options. According to the National Conversation Project National Survey, 90 percent of people say that talking with their loved ones about end-of-life care is important, yet only 27 percent have done so.

“With people living longer and the aging population continuing to grow, the need for advanced care services will continue to increase as well. Through this Speaker’s Bureau Program, we hope to educate physicians, hospitals, nursing facilities and families about the issues that arise and services that are available for patients facing life-limiting and advanced illness,” said Dr. Holler.

For more information about VNA Health Group’s Speaker’s Bureau Program or to book a speaker, please call 732-224-6654 or visit vnahg.org/speakers-bureau-vnahealth-group-advanced-care-services to view a list of topics available.

Greenbriar 2 Annual Bazaar BRICK – The Greenbriar 2 Annual Bazaar will be held on Saturday April 27, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Greenbriar 2 clubhouse, 1 Greenbriar Blvd. in Brick. Featured items include jewelry, electronics, baked

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Brick Drama Club Presents “The Little Mermaid”

By Kimberly Bosco BRICK – Everyone knows the classic Disney fairytale about a mermaid-turned-princess.

Come see the Brick Township High School Drama Club perform Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” on April 5 at 6:30 p.m. and April 6 at 1:30 and 6:30 p.m. in the school auditorium.

The performance will feature some of the Disney classic’s memorable tunes including “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl” and “Part of Your World.”

The story follows Ariel, youngest daughter of King Triton, as she meets and falls in love with the human Prince Eric. Ariel makes a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula, trading her mermaid tail for human legs to be with Prince Eric. However, things don’t work out as well as she hopes and Ariel needs the help

of her colorful friends Flounder, Scuttle and Sebastian to restore order under the sea.

Come see Brick students Jessica Anderson (Ariel), Sean Fogarty (King Triton), Stephen Pasch (Prince Eric), Emily Gondek (Ursula), Ethan Cruz (Flounder), Carly Petrina (Scuttle) and Nicolette Esper (Sebastian), star in the performance.

General admission tickets are $8 for students, $10 for adults. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time or at the door. Please contact cbest@ brickschools.org to place your order.

The Drama Parents Association is also sponsoring a character breakfast April 6 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the school Cafe 3. Tickets are $10 for adults and children.

For more information, email bthsdramapo@ gmailcom.

Spring Leaf Collection

BRICK – Beginning April 8, the township of Brick will begin its annual spring collection of bagged leaves. Collection will be done in accordance with the recycling schedule.

The schedule is as follows: • If your recycling day is Tuesday, put leaves out by April 8 • If your recycling day is Wednesday, put leaves out by April 11 • If your recycling day is Thursday, put leaves out by April 16 • If your recycling day is Friday, put

leaves out by April 19 • If your recycling day is Monday, put leaves out by April 24 Residents are asked to have bagged leaves at the curb by 6 a.m. on the first day of your collection period. Do not put branches, twigs or other debris in bags. Leaves may also be brought to the Brick Township Recycling Center Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m.3:30 p.m., or the Ocean County Recycling Center in Lakewood.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of Mar 23 - Mar 29

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): New ideas can challenge even the most adept. Don’t be waylaid by temporary changes. Your ambitious desires could run into roadblocks this week so it may be best to refrain from pushing forward an agenda.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Hard work is the only sure way to reach a modicum of success.

Surprises might offer challenges so be prepared to shift gears at the drop of a hat. In the week ahead, you may learn that a partner is a financial genius.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Be alert for finely tuned fine print. The ability to adapt to new situations and rethink your position is your best asset.

Don’t get sidetracked by differences of opinion or tempted by get-rich schemes this week.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Past problems might re-emerge and require your attention as this week unfolds. Someone’s mood or gloomy outlook could squash your exuberance so it may be wise to wait for better timing to proceed.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Life is complicated.

One day you are the center of attention and the next day you aren’t. Using logic to deal with financial matters can backfire during the upcoming week if you are focused on merely making profits.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Wordless communication is never worthless. You might experience an intuitive link that makes a relationship feel more romantic. Friends can bring their business expertise to your rescue in the week to come.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your flirtatiousness will only be an issue if you let emo-

tions overpower your head. New romances that blossom in the coming week need a “wait and see” attitude, as a permanent relationship may be only a mirage.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You could be faced with impractical ideas. Ask for advice from those you trust this week and you will receive excellent guidance. Financial planning seminars could offer you knowledge that is profound or profitable.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Act as an anchor. You can be a soothing influence on partners who may be in too much of a hurry.

In the coming week you may meet those who appreciate your brilliance and ability to transcend the ordinary.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Fight off the sleight-of-hand. You may meet a Houdini-like character in the week ahead or find a mysterious object in the workplace that tricks you into making a mistake. Remain skeptical of shortcuts.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Partnerships take a turn for the better in the beginning of the week ahead after a brief spat or rehashing of viewpoints. Listen to your intuitions before you act on matters of major importance and you won’t go wrong.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Pavlov had a dog and Schrodinger had a cat. You probably have an experiment in mind, but you also need someone to lavish love and affection upon.

You could develop dreams and fantasies in the week ahead.

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Wolfgang Puck’s Kitchen Start a New Season Resolution with My Bright, Fresh-Tasting Pasta Dish to Welcome Springtime

By Wolfgang Puck PA S TA W I T H B A B Y A R U G U L A A N D OVEN-DRIED CHERRY TOMATOES Serves 6 1 1/4 pounds (625 g) large cherry tomatoes 3/4 cup (185 mL) extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Granulated sugar 3 cloves garlic, peeled 1/2 cup (125 mL) large capers, drained 3/4 pound (375 g) dried fusilli or penne pasta 2 pinches Aleppo pepper 2 cups (500 mL) packed baby arugula leaves, rinsed and thoroughly dried 1/4 cup (60 mL) finely julienned fresh basil leaves, plus small whole sprigs and basil flower, if available, for garnish 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley First, prepare the cherry tomatoes. Rinse the tomatoes, pat them dry, cut them in halves, and put them in a mixing bowl. Add 1/4 cup (60 mL) of the olive oil, and sprinkle lightly with salt, pepper and sugar. Stir well. Spread the tomatoes on a baking sheet, and leave at room temperature for 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 150 F (65 C). Put the baking sheet with the tomatoes in the oven, and cook until they look slightly dried but are still juicy, about 2 hours.

Remove from the oven, and set aside.

While the tomatoes are cooking, double-blanch the garlic.

Bring a small saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil, and place a bowl of ice cubes and water nearby. Drop the peeled cloves into the boiling water, and leave them for 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon, and immediately plunge the cloves into the ice water. Repeat the process with fresh boiling water. Drain the garlic cloves, pat dry and slice them thinly.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, in a large saute pan, heat 3 tablespoons of the oil over medium-low heat. Add the sliced garlic and cook, stirring frequently until it is fragrant but not yet browned. Add the cherry tomatoes, and raise the heat to medium-high; cook for several minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes start to collapse, then reduce the heat to low and continue cooking until they are completely softened but haven’t disintegrated, about 5 minutes. Stir in the capers.

As soon as the water reaches a full boil, salt it generously and add the pasta; cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, tender but still slightly chewy, following the manufacturer’s suggested cooking time.

When the pasta is done, drain it, reserving 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the cooking water. Add the drained pasta, still dripping, to the tomatoes in the pan and, with a large spoon, gently stir together, adding a little of the cooking water if the mixture seems to need some moisture. Add the arugula and remaining olive oil, and fold them in until the arugula has barely wilted. Season with Aleppo pepper, salt and pepper to taste; then, garnish with julienned basil, parsley, basil sprigs, and, if available, a basil flower. Serve immediately.

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