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By Shawn Smith OCEAN COUNTY – Despite forecasters calling for a chance of rain, the 2016 Ocean County St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Seaside

–Photos by Shawn SmithThe annual Ocean County St. Patrick’s Day parade marched down the center green stripe of Sea-side Heights, featuring bands, groups and emergency response vehicles from throughout the county parading.

Thousands Turn Out For Ocean County St. Patrick’s Parade

Heights was all sunshine and smThousands Turn Out For Ocean County St. Patrick’s Paradeiles on March 12. Thousands of residents (and their pets) celebrated in green

as the parade made its way down the Boulevard. After about an hour delay, as organizers waited for traffic to

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – You might want to think twice if you want to sneak alcoholic beverages onto Brick beaches this summer, since life-guards are now authorized to inspect coolers and similar storage containers as part of an amended ordinance passed at the recent council meeting. Alcohol has always been prohib-ited on public beaches in Brick, but in recent years there has been an increase in people bringing

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alcohol onto the beaches, causing disturbances and putting life-guards at risk, said Councilwoman Andrea Zapcic. “Typically what happens is some-one under the influence needs to be rescued from the ocean, and they don’t have the ability to co-operate with the lifeguards, and in fact, they usually get combative,” she said. In 2015 Brick police were sum-moned to the beaches 23 times,

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – The Kettle Creek marshland surrounding Seaview Village led to many homes there seeing substantial Superstorm Sandy damage – with required elevation likely costing more than the house itself. Those unknowns were the focus

Kettle Creek Flood Damage Focus Of Meetingof a meeting at Seaview Village, which brought out federal elected officials and local administrators to help get residents answers. There are still so many unknowns for homeowners who were impact-ed by Superstorm Sandy nearly three and a half years later, in-cluding questions about changing

–Photo by Judy Smestad-NunnBRICK – The township swore in six new police officers during the recent council meeting. Left to right: Joseph McGrath, Kevin Doherty, Michael Bennett, Joseph DeLuca, Deputy Chief Robert Mazza, Police Chief James Riccio, Mayor John G. Ducey; Tyler Stephenson and Chase Carter.

flood maps, flood insurance rates, grants and loans, substantial dam-age and elevating homes. Hundreds of area residents at-tended a meeting March 10 at the Seaview Village Clubhouse to try and get some of their questions answered by such folks as George Kasimos, founder of Stop FEMA

now (a grassroots organization formed after Sandy), plus local and state officials. Seaview Village is a senior com-munity of 349 mostly detached single-family homes that is sur-rounded by the marshlands of Ket-tle Creek. Many of the homes there flooded during Sandy, and 20 of

them were deemed “substantially damaged,” and would need to be elevated. Some residents said that the cost of raising a house could cost most than the home is worth. The number of substantially damaged homes in Seaview Vil-lage has been brought down to four

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–Photos by Shawn Smith(This page and next page) The annual Ocean County St. Patrick’s Day parade featured groups from all points in the county, including a line of emergency vehicles featuring big fire trucks and small rescue vehicles. The pipes and drum groups came from throughout the state to participate, and scouts and civic groups marched or hosted floats down the Boulevard.

County St. Patrick’s Parade Celebrates Community Pride slow from visitors gridlocked coming over the Tun-

ney-Mathis bridge, it was time for police, f irefighters and emergency services to blare their horns and sirens to kick off the parade around 1 p.m. The street was lined several people deep in some places, as others watched and waved from homes, hotels, and even the Bamboo Bar. As the trucks and marchers walked down the Boule-vard, candy and giveaways were thrown to the crowd, as children of all ages eagerly chased down each lollipop and Tootsie Roll. Visitors to the barrier island dressed in green to celebrate, some even going so far as to dye their hair and beards green, while others simply attached mustache stickers. “We love coming out and showing off our community spirit,” said Berkeley resident Kathy Donahue, who was watching the parade with her family. Ryan, Donahue’s grandson, said he loves seeing the drummers in the parade every year. The parade featured founder John Sweeney, march-ing bands, local groups and of course plenty of pipes and drums.

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period of time, well into the morning? Has your ability to open jars, cut food, and turn doorknobs become more challenging? You may be one of the 1.3 million Americans suffering from Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a systemic, chronic, autoimmune disorder that can cause joint deformities. It can also decrease your ability to perform activities of daily living (ADL’s), cause muscle spasm and shortening, increase ligament laxity, and destroy bone and cartilage. In some cases, the synovial lining of tendons and tissues of internal organs may also be affected.

Research suggests that hand involvement is an early clinical sign of RA, with joint swelling occurring at the small knuckles or your proximal interphalangeal joints (PIP’s) and your larger knuckles or metacarpophalangeal joints (MCP’s), and wrists.

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• Stage I: Early, Acute, Inflammatory: Increased pain, joint swelling and warmth in the knuckles and wrists of both hands

• Stage II: Moderate, subacute: Decreased range of motion (ROM), decreased pain symptoms, and weakening of soft tissues and joints

• Stage III: Severe, chronic active, destructive: Decreased ROM, increased soft tissue involvement, and increased joint deformities

• Stage IV: Chronic: Severe deformities affecting both hands, with the dominant hand being more severely damaged

CAUSES AND RISK FACTORS:The exact cause of rheumatoid arthritis is unknown,

but those with a family history of rheumatoid arthritis, are more likely to be diagnosed with RA, due to the genes affecting the immune system making people more prone. Both genders may be affected, but

MARIAN NASHED, OT HAND THERAPISTMarian received her Master’s Degree

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women have a greater than 75% chance of getting RA, with onset between 20-50 years of age.

TREATMENT OPTIONS: IN ACCORDANCE WITH SEEING A RHEUMATOLOGIST TO MANAGE RA SYMPTOMS. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AND

PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP:• Decrease Pain in joints

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JOINT PROTECTION & ENERGY CONSERVATION TECHNIQUES:

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• Using a pizza cutter or rocker knife to cut up food instead of a traditional knife to decrease stress to the joints

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• Using spring loaded scissors that are readily available to open up packages, instead of fingers to pinch.

• Avoid using squeeze bottles or tubes, to decrease stress on the joints. A better alternative would be pump bottles for shampoo, toothpaste, lotions, and soaps.

• Use lightweight cookware, to avoid excessive load to the joints.

• Use both arms to carry objects, close to the body, and avoid using hand to lift heavy groceries and handbags.

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For 30 years or more I have waited for the Congress of the United States to find the courage to tackle the unfairness of our tax code. I’m still waiting. Our tax code has been used for decades for social engineering, “feel good” creating and vote-buying. Some people have a weird understanding of the word “fair.” If I have no children, for whatever reason, and you have four, I had no in-volvement in creating this situation. If you decide to give your money to the church and other charities that is com-mendable. I applaud you. If you buy a house and take a mortgage for a half a mil-lion dollars and pay a large monthly interest fee, that is your decision. If your big house is in a high real estate tax area, your decision. If you go to the casino weekly and lose a lot of money, that’s your decision. I could go on, but you get the idea. In all of these situations I had no respon-sibility. I am still forced to help pay for them due to our so-called “fair” tax code. The only true fair tax would be a simple “flat tax” on gross income. There is a lot of talk in the political world for finally fixing the tax mess; let’s see if any of it comes to reality after the campaign “vote buying” season is over.William StaplesWhiting

Gov. Christie still has a tremendous opportunity over the next two years to right the fiscal ship here in New Jersey and to cement his legacy. That starts with crafting fiscally prudent budgets and addressing two of the state’s most press-ing fiscal challenges: our pension and health benefits crisis and transportation funding. Americans for Prosperity applauds the governor’s commitment to tackling these major issues in a way that’s fair to taxpayers. The governor is also to be commended for speaking out strongly against reckless constitutional amendments on pensions and the mini-mum wage which will only make our state less com-petitive, while threatening the imposition of disastrous tax hikes on middle-class families. On the other hand, the gov-ernor’s $34.8 billion budget proposal still represents a 20 percent increase—close to $6 billion—over Gov. Corzine’s last budget. AFP believes much more can and should be done to streamline the budget and spend our tax dollars more effectively. Of course, the responsi-bility for addressing New Jersey’s problems is not the governor’s alone. Lawmakers also have a responsibility to their con-stituents and to taxpayers to work with the governor

There have been encour-aging signs that the Repub-lican leadership on Cap-itol Hill wants to make Congress function again. They’ve talked about us-ing conference committees more, allowing a more open process for rank-and-file members, enacting separate appropriation bills rather than using omnibus bills, and letting committees lead on legislation rather than hoarding all power in the leadership offices. Perhaps most important, they’ve acknowledged that Con-gress has many bad habits, and insist that they want to restore a healthy legislative process. This has to be heartening to any American concerned about the level of dysfunc-tion to which Congress had sunk. The question is, how can we tell if Congress is actually fixing itself? For as promising as the rheto-ric might be, there’s a long way to go before words and reality meet on Capitol Hill. Here’s what you should keep your eye on: First, differences in em-phasis separate the leaders of the two houses, Senate Majority Leader Mitch Mc-Connell and House Speaker Paul Ryan. Ryan is intent on pressing forward with key policy proposals that would anchor a bold Repub-lican legislative agenda. But that’s because the Republi-can majority in the House is not generally believed to be at risk. Over in the Senate,

For weeks, New Jer-sey residents have been bombarded by phone calls from scammers claiming to be from the IRS or other govern-ment agencies. AARP members have made reports that these callers are threatening to have them arrested barring immediate pay-ment. The name Dennis Grey is sometimes (but not always) given and the phone numbers have varied with area codes being from all areas of New Jersey, as well as from across the country. Please be advised that these calls are not legit-imate. If you receive a call from someone claim-ing to be from the IRS, regardless of what ap-

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to resolve our state’s press-ing fiscal challenges. Gov. Christie extended an olive branch today to legislators on the Democratic side of the aisle to work with him in good faith over the re-maining days of his term. If they truly care about the well-being and quality of life of our residents, they will accept it.Erica JedynakAmericans for ProsperityState Director, New Jersey

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things are different: control of that body next year is up for grabs, and McConnell seems to be focused on maintaining his par ty’s majority. For his members, boldness is a risk. This dif-ference could lead to slim production. So look to see how many and which issues the two leaders really push for-ward. Will they advance the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal in some version, or let it slide until the elec-tions are past? Will they tackle tax reform? How about authorizing support for the war against ISIS? Ryan has already removed one key matter — immi-gration reform — from the table. Will other pressing issues also bite the dust? The second big indicator is whether Congress has the political will to fix itself. Most members say pub-licly that they don’t want gridlock and are dedicated to making the institution function smoothly. The key measure of whether they really mean it is the attitude they take toward their political adversaries. If what you hear on Capitol Hill is nothing but distrust, then they’re not serious. If they’re willing to negotiate and compromise with one another — as happened at the end of last year, with the passage of an omnibus spending package — then there’s hope. Third is what you might think of as the rolled-up-sleeves test. How hard are members of Congress will-ing to work at addressing the key issues facing the country? So far, the evi-dence is disappointing. The legislative schedule put out by the congressional lead-ership is, to be blunt, lax. On average, members of Congress will be working about nine days a month. They’ve given themselves four stretches of ten days off at a time. They’ll be off for 52 straight days in July, August and September, and then another 39 days in a row in October and

pears on your caller ID (which can be spoofed), do not give them any identifying informa-tion. Instead, insist that they send all communi-cation in writing. The IRS will nev-er communicate with you by phone without first sending correspon-dence by mail. The AARP Fraud Watch Network (Fraud-WatchNetwork.org) is a free resource for New Jersey residents can get scam alerts, learn about scammers’ latest tricks, and find out what to do if they’ve been victim-ized. Being informed is your best defense against these scammers.Jaime McClennenPrincetonAARP New Jersey

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OCEAN COUNTY – As it enters its 19th boating season, the Ocean County Pumpout Boat program, the largest in the state, continues to provide en-vironmental benefits and some extra eyes for safety on county waterways. “Since the program be-gan in 1997, 65,000 rec-reational boats have used the free service and more than 1.3 million gallons of ef f luent have been d isposed of properly,” said Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari, who serves as liaison to the program. “This program has been ext remely popular and extremely successful and I am happy to announce its continuation into the 2016 boating season.” The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders is expected to author i ze operational agreements for the upcoming boating season during its March 2 meeting. “This program has been a great partnership with the state, our municipal-ities, the Ocean County Utilit ies Authority and the Tuckerton Seaport,” Vicari said.

OCEAN COU NTY – Ocean County off icials a n t ic ipa t e he lp i ng 16 additional county fami-lies purchase their f irst homes this year under the Ocean County First-Time Homebuyer program. “I am pleased to an-nounce that in 2016 we will reach our 500th fam-ily helping them make their dream of home own-ersh ip a real it y,” sa id Freeholder Virginia E. “G i n ny” Ha i nes , who serves as liaison to the Cou nt y Pla n n i ng De -partment, which oversees the program. “More than just br icks and mor tar, a home instills a sense

of pr ide while provid-ing security to a family. There is really no place like home.” Ocean County has ad-m i n i s t e r e d t he Fi r s t -Time Homebuyer pro -gram since 1994 and to date 497 families have received assis t ance to purchase a home. “This Board of Free-holders, with its commu-nity partners, is helping moms and dads and their ch i ld ren t ake that big step of purchasing their f irst home,” Haines said. T h e O c e a n C o u n t y Board of Chosen Free-holders is renewing its cont ract with OCEAN

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I nc. , t he a nt i -pove r t y agency, to oversee the program for 2016. It has been the administ rator and consultant for the program since 1997. “ T h is p rog r a m a l so i l lu s t r a t e s t he i mpor-t a nce of pa r t ne r sh ips among publ ic, pr ivate and non-profit agencies here in Ocean County,” Haines said. “OCEAN Inc., nine lending insti-tut ions, Ocean County and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development have a l l joined together in making homeownership a reality. The end result of this pro-gram is priceless.”

Unde r t he cont r ac t , OCEAN Inc. will admin-ister $160,000 in federal home f u nd s t ha t w i l l be used for down pay-ments and closing cost a ss i s t a nce towa rd t he purchase of a home for 16 low and moderate income families in 2016. “Moving into that first home is such an import-ant ach ievement for a family,” said Freeholder Director John P. Kelly. “Even in a difficult econ-omy we want our cit i-zens to be able to obtain the American Dream of home ownership and this prog ram has prov ided them with the ability to

do so.” In order to apply, an appl icant must have a three percent down pay-ment with one and a half percent from their own funds, and meet the fol-low i ng c r i t e r ia : good credit rating, suff icient income to support mort-gage payments and their income must not exceed the HUD income limit set for the Ocean County region. “This program helps f i rst t ime homeowners learn the ins and outs of homeownership,” Haines said. “The potential buy-ers are schooled in bud-geting and finances and

all those details needed to be a successful home-owner. There is a very v a l u a b l e e d u c a t io n a l component that comes along with this program.” A total of $4.2 mil-lion in Home Investment Partnership funding has been a l loca t ed t o t he First-Time Homebuyers program in Ocean Coun-t y si nce 1994. Homes purchased have a total real estate value of more t ha n $92 m i l l ion a nd the average home price closed within the last 18 months is $158,000. For more program infor-mation, contact OCEAN Inc. at 732-288-2614.

Pumpout Boat Program Enters 19th Year The costs to operate all the boats are spl it be-tween the county and the Ocean County Utilit ies Authority. “The $120,000 budget covers the boat captains, fuel, maintenance, insur-ance and other inciden-tal costs,” Vicar i said. “This allows the service to be provided f ree of charge to boaters.” The state Department of En-vironmental Protection also provides some funds to offset the operational costs. The six boats were all p u r c h a s e d b y O c e a n County with the costs being reimbursed through t he Clea n Vessel Ac t Grant and the NJ Shore-to-Please l icense plate program. “I am very pleased to have sponsored the leg-islation that created the ‘Shore-to-Please’ license plate program which helps provide funding for the pumpout boat program,” said Freeholder Virginia E. “Ginny” Haines, who served in the state Leg-islature. “I am happy to see these funds resulted in such a successful program

that helps to preser ve Bar negat Bay and ou r environment.” Vicari said the pumpout boat program is essential for a county like Ocean County which relies on tourism for its economic base. “When boaters are un-able t o u se t he ma ny pumpouts based at the marinas throughout the county, they should be using the pumpout boats,” he said. “We now operate six pumpout boats that are helping us do our part to keep Barnegat Bay and its tributaries clean. We en-courage all of our boaters who are out enjoying the bay and our rivers to use this free service and stop waste water pollutants from entering our water-ways.” Ocean County’s pum-pout boats are specially equipped vessels capable of emptying the on-board toilets and tanks of other boats, thus keeping waste f rom enter ing the bay. The boats cover different areas of the bay through-out Ocean County. The pumpout boats can be ac-cessed by contacting the

captains on VHF Radio Channel 9. “We are home to the greatest number of ma-r inas in the s t ate. We want people to use our bays and our r ivers for rec reat ional boat i ng,” Vicari said. “But we also want everyone to enjoy these wonderful natural habitats responsibly and to be mindful of the envi-ronment that needs to be protected and preserved.”

The Bay Defender, a 23-foot boat with a 420 gallon holding tank and operated by Brick Town-ship was launched in 2014 and joined the Bay Saver i n pat rol l ing nor ther n Barnegat Bay. Two other boats operate in central Bar negat Bay and two boats pat rol Lit tle Egg Harbor. The Circle of Life which is sponsored by Seaside Park was the first pumpout boat in the

state. The boats operate Me-m o r i a l D ay we e ke n d th rough October each year, including major hol-idays like July 4th, and have steadily expanded their operations. For more information on the pumpout boat pro-g ram, v isit the Ocean Cou nt y Pla n n i ng De -pa r t ment’s websi t e a t planning.co.ocean.nj.us/coastal.htm.

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– Photo courtesy Alcoeur Gardens Alcoeur Gardens provided 120 lunches to those who keep the community safe.

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OCEAN COUNTY – All branches of the Ocean County Library are collecting gently used prom dresses, for its seventh annual Prom Dress Giveaways. Dresses can be both long and short styles for modern teens and should only include formal prom dresses. The library cannot accept brides-maid’s dresses or cocktail dresses. To donate prom dresses, deliver them to any one of the 21 locations in Ocean County. Donations will be accepted until April 22. The annual event provides dresses to middle school and high school aged students at no charge so they can attend their school’s dances. Last year

Libraries Seeking Prom Dress Donations more than 700 prom dresses were distributed. A schedule for pickup of prom dresses will be announced soon. The locations will include Little Egg Harbor, Lakewood, Barnegat and Toms River. Information about the Prom Dress Giveaway can be found online at theoceancountylibrary.org.

OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean’s Harbor House provides free short-term shelter and crisis inter-vention for male and female youth ages 10-17. Any youth who is homeless, has runaway, been thrown away or abused, or is otherwise in need of immediate intervention may find help 24 hours a day at this safe haven. The Shelter Services 24 Hours/Day Hotline is 732-929-0660, and the Outreach Center phone number is 732-929-4001.

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– Photo courtesy Emma Havens Young Elementary SchoolStudents had fun at the Dr. Seuss themed “Reading Adventure Night.”

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BRICK – Brick Township Police Offi-cer Prendeville and his K9 partner, Max, came to Herbertsville Elementary School and brought a story book to life. The Her-bertsville Elementary School third graders read, “Aero and Officer Mike,” and learned about the working partnership between a K9 and his human officer partner. Students

BRICK – The Brick Chapter UNICO is holding its annual Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament on April 1 at the VFW Post 8867, located at 373 Adamston Road. The tournament will be held from 7 to 11 p.m., the doors will open at 6 p.m. The top prize is a $1,500 gift card.

LAKEWOOD –Celebrate Holy Week at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 20 Monterey Circle. On March 20 at 10 a.m., the church will hold the blessing of the palms. On March 24 at 7:30 p.m., there will be a remembrance of the Last Supper.

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OCEAN COUNTY – Tourists love Ocean County more than ever, with record numbers of visitors spending time and money here in 2015. Tourism now injects $4.6 billion into the county’s economy, up from $4.3 billion in 2014. “There is no question that tourism is the number one industry in Ocean County,” said Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari. “These numbers prove that tourism is not only strong, but is growing.” A report issued by the state Division of Travel and Tourism confirms what county officials had predicted: tourism figures are climbing three years following Superstorm Sandy. Ocean County now accounts for more than 10 percent of all tourism dollars generated in the state. “We’ve seen a five percent increase in tourism dollars in only one year,” said Vicari, who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Department of Business Development and Tourism. “We fully expect to see this number grow with each passing season.” Only Atlantic and Cape May counties gener-ated more dollars in 2015. By comparison, Monmouth County tourism economy stands at $2.4 billion, about half of Ocean County’s total. “More and more visitors continue to be attract-ed to our 44 miles of white sandy beaches, the Barnegat Bay, the Pinelands and other destina-tions such as Six Flags and our boardwalks,” Vicari said. “For our residents, this means a stronger local economy, employment and a more stable tax base.” In 2015, Ocean County tourism generated $451.4 million in state and local tax revenue. Additionally, more than 37,000 tourism-related jobs were created in the county. “Tourism helps put people back to work,” Vi-cari said. More than 98 percent of all the county’s tourism-related businesses are “Mom and Pop” family owned businesses, he continued. “The money they make stays in Ocean Coun-ty,” he said. “Every tourism dollar recirculates seven times.” Vicari said that while some residents may com-plain about crowded roads and beaches every summer, the benefits of tourism far outweigh the inconveniences. “Every homeowner in the county would pay an average of $1,400 more a year in taxes if it wasn’t for tourism,” he said. State-wide, the tourism outlook is bright. The report predicts tourism spending in New Jersey will top $50 billion by 2020. “In Ocean County, we expect to reach $5 billion within the next several years,” Vicari said. Freeholder Director John P. Kelly said low gas prices have also helped drive people to the county and the Jersey Shore. “For more than 100 years tourists have been coming to Ocean County. People around the state and in New York and Philadelphia know the good things we have to offer,” said Kelly, who is also director of Law and Public Safety. “Our Tourism Department has done a great job reaching out to other parts of the country and to Canada in an effort to attract new visitors.”

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OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Colum-bus Day Parade Committee is currently accepting nominations for Grand Marshal of the 25th Annual Parade and Italian Festival to be held in Seaside Heights from October 7 through 9. “The Ocean County Columbus Day Parade and Italian Festival has grown into one of the most popular ethnic celebrations at the Jersey Shore, attracting thousands of tourists to Seaside Heights over the past 24 years,” said Parade Chairman Michael A. Blandina. “Grand Marshal nominees should be civic minded individuals who are of good character as they will be the symbolic leader of the weekend’s festivities as we celebrate our 25th

Send In Your Grand Marshal NominationsAnniversary.” Past Grand Marshals from the parade’s first 24 years included, Mulberry Street Italian Food Center owner Michael Colasurdo, commercial developer Donato “Dan” D’Onfrio, Gary Lotano, Nina Anuaria, former Superior Court Judge Peter Giovine, Carol Camilli Wolfe, Stephen R. Leone, Kim Pascarella, Patrick L. Bottazzi, Luigi Mar-ciante, Joseph Leone Introna, Paul Barlo and last year’s honoree Alan Floria, among other notable Ocean County figures. “This selection process has been difficult over the years because there are always a number of worthy nominees,” said Phyllis Shindle, chairwoman of the

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through an appeals process, explained Brick Township Business Administrator Joanne Ber-gin, who attended the meeting with Township Engineer Elissa Commins, as well as Congress-man Tom MacArthur and representatives from Senator Bob Menendez’s office. Commins explained that the definition of a substantially damaged home is when the cost to repair it exceeds 50 percent of the fair market value of the structure. “Many people didn’t have appraisals laying around before the storm, so the tax assessor took your 2010 tax assessment and the equalization ratio of .8983 percent, which increases it by about 11 percent,” she said. So if your home was valued at $100,000 in 2010, in 2012 it would have been assessed at $111,000; if the damage from Sandy exceeded $55,500, the home was substantially damaged, she said. Those living in homes that were substantially damaged must be compliant with FEMA reg-ulations and need to elevate or remediate their homes within six years of the storm, or they would see skyrocketing flood insurance rates and could be denied a Certificate of Occupancy, Commins said. “We are not going to become the substantial damage police,” Bergin said. “If FEMA wants to mandate that, they’ll have to come out. It won’t be up to Brick,” she said to audience applause. “If you can’t elevate your home, there are other avenues. We can sit down and guide you through the complicated issues that are always changing,” Bergin said. How high houses should be raised is deter-

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mined by FEMA-issued Advisory Base Flood Elevation maps (ABFE) which are always changing and would not be finalized for a long time, Kasimos said. The flood maps have not even been finalized for Hurricane Katrina vic-tims yet, he said. “It’s atrocious to me that the flood maps have not been approved, but they’re being applied retroactively. You lift your house and then the map changed and you have to lift your house again,” he said. Seaview Village residents are hoping that the township or state would pay for bulkheads and drainage systems to prevent future flooding in their community. One of the residents, Carolyn Kowalski, 68, said Seaview Village needs berms and pumps and said that the silt in Kettle Creek should be pumped back onto the beaches. Kowalski said she was concerned about runoff from the new nearby housing development under construction (Boulevard at Brick Luxury Apartments) that might make flooding worse. Commins said state mandates require any new development to have a stormwater man-agement system in CAFRA zones and they are not allowed to produce more runoff than before construction. Bergin said the municipality is trying to get accepted into the National Flood Insurance Program’s (NFIP) Community Rating System (CRS) which would result in lower flood insur-ance premium rates for the community. Acceptance into the voluntary incentive program requires community floodplain man-agement that exceed the minimum NFIP requirements. Premium rates are discounted when the flood risk resulting from community

actions, including the reduction of flood damage to insurable property. Brick had 500 substantially damaged homes, which was brought down to 250, Bergin said. To gain acceptance into the CRS that number needs to be brought down to about 80, she said. Commins said that the NFIP provides flood insurance rates to people in flood plain com-munities. “They have regulations that they impose on us. We get NFIP insurance rates. If they dropped us, we would have no subsidized rates, and flood insurance could end up costing $6,000 a year for a compliant home,” she said. MacArthur said he sponsored a bill that stops FEMA from recouping funds, except in cases when it was an applicant error or fraud. He said that FEMA has even been “changing their mind” on Katrina victims lately and asking for money

back. “I don’t think they should be able to change their mind years later,” he said. Many Sandy victims did not know if they took out an Small Business Administration loan it would disqualify them from getting other loans and RREM (Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation and Mitigation) grants. “It’s a great program if you know what you’re in for,” said MacArthur of the SBA loans. He has also sponsored a Disaster Survivors Benefit Clarification Act to reclassify those loans so that borrowers could still be eligible for RREM grants. After the meeting, Kowalski was asked if she got the answers she was looking for at the meeting. “Do we ever get answers?” She said. “We had 18 inches of water in our house, but my husband doesn’t want to raise it. We need funds to fix our infrastructure,” Kowalski said.

November. Yes, it’s an election year and they want to campaign. But you cannot run a government that is not in session. The best we can hope for is an obvious sense of urgency when members of Congress are in Washington. Look for it. If you don’t see it, little will get done on Capitol Hill. I should say that not all the responsibility for restoring Congress rests at the federal level. The states, too, have a key role to play. Will they get serious about how they draw congressional districts, so that politicians no longer have the luxury of picking their

voters rather than the other way around? Will some states continue to pursue efforts to make voting harder — which, like gerry-mandering, has the effect of shoring up the extremes in Congress? Will states make the effort to modernize their voting systems, so that the democratic process has a chance of working with minimal friction? In the end, good intentions and fine rhet-oric don’t accomplish much. I hope you’ll keep an eye on Congress and cheer for its members to act in accord with their own advice. If they do, Congress will take a giant stride toward improved performance.Lee H. HamiltonFormer Congressman

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TOMS RIVER –The Displaced Homemak-ers program of Ocean County and Ocean County College’s Career, Employment and Counseling Services are sponsoring a Wom-en’s Career and Life Event on April 16, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fifth Floor, Gateway (Building #101), Ocean County College Main Campus, College Drive. This event is open to the public. Admission is $9, which includes refresh-ments and workshop materials. It is $6 for current OCC and Kean-Ocean students with valid ID. Registration is required. Seating is limited. To register or for more information, call Ca-reer, Employment and Counseling Services at Ocean County College at 732-255-0400, ext. 2945. Visit ocean.edu. The schedule for the event is as follows: 8:30 a.m. – Registration and refreshments. 9 a.m. – Welcome. 9:30 a.m. – Susan Ebeling-Witte, OCC Career coordinator, Career, Employment and Coun-

OCC To Host Women’s Career And Life Event seling Services. Previously, Ebeling-Witte served as OCC Director of Student Support Services and Coordinator of the Displaced Homemakers program of Ocean County. She provides personal, crisis and career counseling to students, alumni and faculty. Ebeling-Witte also developed OCC’s Suicide Awareness program, presenting seminars and workshops to thousands of students, faculty and staff. She holds a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Monmouth University and is a licensed Professional Counselor in the State of New Jersey, maintaining certification as a counselor by the National Board of Certified Counselors. Ebeling-Witte is a member in the New Jersey Community College Coun-seling Association, American Counseling Association, National Career Development Association and the American Association of Suicidology. 10 a.m. – Kathy DiMario, OCC adjunct pro-fessor in the Department of Business, Social

Science and Human Services. Previously, she worked as a social security manager; after retiring, DiMario attended graduate school and earned a Master of Arts in Psychological Counseling from Monmouth University, where she was awarded “Outstanding Ac-ademic Achievement” and “Outstanding Counselor.” She is owner of Second Acts Career Services in Toms River, specializing in resume writing, career transition and so-cial media. DiMario also facilitates career workshops for the Ocean County Displaced Homemakers program. Along with her daugh-ter, she is a published author of the children’s book, “What Kind of Dog Am I?” based on Posha, her daughter’s rescue dog. 11 a.m. – Donna Cardillo, RN, CSP, is “The Inspiration Nurse.” She is a powerhouse of energy, wisdom, humo, and solid content. She has been referred to as a positive force of nature that lights a path for others to follow. Cardillo is an expert blogger at DoctorOz.com,

the original “Dear Donna” columnist at Nurse.com and appears regularly on television and radio (“The Doctor Oz Show” and “Today”). The Women’s Life and Career Event is funded by The Displaced Homemakers program of Ocean County; Ocean County College Department of Career, Employment and Counseling Services and the New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Divi-sion on Women. Co-sponsoring organizations include Amer-ican Association of University Women, North Ocean County Branch; Family Planning Center of Ocean County, Inc.; Kean Univer-sity at Ocean County College; New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners; Ocean County Advisory Commission on the Status of Women; The Ocean County Woman; Soroptimist International of Toms River; Women’s Network at Ocean County College and Women’s Studies at Georgian Court University.

OCEAN COUNTY – The U.S. Environmen-tal Protection Agency has awarded a grant of $184,548 to Ocean County College to fund wetlands monitoring work by the Barnegat Bay Partnership and the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary. This grant was one of three awards to agencies in New Jersey to better protect the state’s wetlands. “Wetlands play a critical role in alleviating

EPA Grant To Fund Barnegat Bay Wetlands Monitoringharmful effects of climate change, protecting against flooding and storm surges,” said EPA Regional Administrator Judith A. Enck. “These grants will help strengthen shorelines and the health of wetlands, protecting water quality and fish and wildlife habitats.” The EPA grant will be used to develop mon-itoring procedures to assess the condition and progress of tidal marsh restoration sites. The

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“Superstorm Sandy had a devastating impact on many of the Barnegat Bay’s wetlands,” said Dr. Stan Hales, BBP Director. “The storm caused extensive loss from the edges and interiors of marshes. The storm damage also included complex changes to the marsh surface. It’s important to understand these changes and monitor the effectiveness of wetlands restoration projects.”


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OCEAN COUNTY – Roll out the red carpet and break out the popcorn, the 10th annual Ocean County Library Student Film Festival is approaching and submis-sions are needed. The Ocean County Library is looking for the next Stephen Spielberg and Quen-tin Tarantino. Entries by high school filmmakers are now being accepted for a chance to see their film viewed on the big screen on April 23. The submission dead-line is March 25. There is no entry fee. Submissions are being accepted in the following categories: Animation: an illustrated or comput-er-animated film featuring a story or a plot. The visual technique provides the illusion of motion by displaying a collec-tion of images in sequence. Limit three minutes. Commercial: an advertisement for a company, local business or product. The object is to create an interest in the pro-motion of the advertisement and should be targeted to the public. Limit 90 seconds.

Documentary: primarily for the purpose of education, instruction or historical re-cord, documentaries cover a broad catego-ry of subjects intended to highlight some aspect of reality surrounding an issue, topic or person of importance. The film should add value and promote discussion by bringing in new information, identi-fying unrecognized problems, providing or suggesting new solutions or offering a unique perspective. Limit five minutes. Experimental: the film should be char-acterized by abstract or avant-garde techniques, a poetic approach to a film’s construction or the absence of a linear narrative. Limit five minutes. Music Video: a film integrating a song and imagery created for artistic purpos-es. The film should represent the artist’s original work and emphasize the rela-tionship between audio and video. Limit five minutes. News Coverage: a segment that brings attention to an important issue ranging from local to global. Limit three minutes.

OCL Promo - 10 Things I Love About My Library: create a piece that features “Ten things you love about your library.” The theme is based on the 10 year an-niversary of the Ocean County Library Student Film Fest. Limit two minutes. (PSA) Public Service Announcement: create a message, with the objective of raising awareness or changing public attitudes and behavior towards a social issue. Limit two minutes. School Coverage: an informational seg-ment about something happening at your school, such as academics, a sporting event, a play, etc. Limit three minutes. Short Film: it should be an original film that emphasizes a story. It should include character development, conflict and resolution with creative storylines that strive to keep the viewer engaged for the full length of the film. Subcategories include, but are not limited to, action, adventure, comedy, drama and horror. Limit five minutes. Silent Film: a film that contains no

synchronized soundtrack and no spoken dialogue. It should emphasize a story. It should include character development, conf lict and resolution with creative storylines that strive to keep the viewer engaged for the full length of the film. Subcategories include but are not limited to action, adventure, comedy, drama and horror. Limit five minutes. Stop Motion / Claymation: Limit three minutes. The film festival will take place at the Toms River branch, 101 Washington St., and features a red carpet, awards ceremony and refreshments. The event is being sponsored by the Kiwanis Clubs of Ocean County, Toms River Rotary Club, the Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission and the Ocean County Library. Entry requirements, FAQs and an application can be found on the Ocean County Library website theoceancoun-tylibrary.org/filmfest and at all 21 library locations.

Ocean County Library Seeks Student Film Submissions

OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County Col-lege President Jon Larson, in his colloquium speech recently, announced several individ-uals among the staff and faculty who have marked 20 and 30 years of service. For 20 years of service: Dr. David Bordelon, associate professor of english and literature;

OCC Faculty, Staff Mark Decades Of ServiceDr. Elizabeth Brierley, associate professor of humanities and fine arts; Lisa Cecere, assistant professor of humanities and fine arts; Dr. Toni Clay, assistant vice president of academic affairs; At the SEC, Patricia DeFelica, adjunct associate professor of mathematics; Karin

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OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County Col-lege (OCC) will host the 39th Annual Ocean County Teen Arts Festival at the Jay and Lin-da Grunin Center for the Arts Gallery, Build-ing #12, OCC Main Campus, College Drive, Toms River. Artwork will be on display in the Gallery now through April 7. Admission to the gallery is free and open to the public. The Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission is the administrator of the Ocean County Teen Arts program. The annual fes-tival is under the direction of Bobbi Krantz, festival coordinator and director of the Grunin Center for the Arts. According to Krantz, “the Teen Arts pro-gram has a long and glorious history. It is not a contest – there are no winners or losers. Rather it is an arts-in-education project typ-ical to New Jersey where every participant

Check Out Teen Arts Festival At OCC has an opportunity to have his or her work critiqued by professionals in their field. This program, which was started over 40 years ago in Middlesex County, has grown to encom-pass almost all of New Jersey’s 21 counties,” she added. The 2016 Ocean County Teen Arts Festival will be represented by the following high schools:Brick Memorial, Brick Township, Central Regional, Donovan Catholic, Jackson Lib-erty, Jackson Memorial, Lacey Township, Lakewood, Manchester, Ocean County Vo-cational-Technical School (OCVTS)/Brick, Pinelands Regional, Pt. Pleasant Borough, Southern Regional and Toms River East, North and South.Teen Arts Events: On March 22 and 23 from 8:45 a.m. to 1:30

p.m., the Performance aspect of the festival will take place. Students will perform in var-ious categories including dance, instrumental music, vocal music and theatre. All perfor-mances will be critiqued by professionals and students will receive a written, and, in some cases, a verbal, critique of their performance. “Student workshops in basket weaving, book construction, digital imagery, drawing faces, improvisational jazz, mixed media, pen and ink, Spanish dance, video, water color imagery and zentangle masks have been scheduled,” said Krantz. “In addition, visual arts verbal critiques will be available in the gallery between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. with artists Susanna Anastasia and Kathy Lucas. On April 7 at 6 p.m., a Salute to Ocean County, A Celebration of Arts and Heritage, will be held at the Jay and Linda Grunin

Center for the Arts. Awards will be given in a variety of categories. A dessert reception will be provided by OCVTS/Brick. In addition, several schools that participated in the Ocean County Teen Arts Festival and have been chosen to represent Ocean County at the New Jersey State Festival (to be held at Ocean County College from June 1 to June 3) will perform. All others who have been ‘Critiqued for Excellence’ will be acknowl-edged, as well. Funding for the Ocean County Teen Arts Festival is made possible in part by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State through grant funds administered by the Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission with additional funding by Ocean County College and the Ocean County high schools.

TOMS RIVER – The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College presents The Skivvies on April 2 at 8 p.m. on the Main Stage, Grunin Center, Building #12, OCC Main Campus, College Drive. Concert Tickets: $29 adults, $26 seniors, $24 subscribers. (Dinner/Show Package: 6 p.m. $60 dinner provided by Prime 13). Tickets are on sale now. The Skivvies are Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley, New York City actor/musicians performing stripped down arrangements of eclectic covers and comedic, genre-hopping

The Skivvies To Perform “Stripped Down” Musical Arrangementsmashups. Not only are the arrangements stripped down – cello, ukulele, glockenspiel, melodica – but The Skivvies literally strip down to their underwear to perform. Nominated for the 2015 MAC Award (Man-hattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs) for “Show of the Year,” The Skivvies are a band The Wall Street Journal calls “smart, sophisticated … ingenious.” People magazine named The Skivvies “The Most Playful performers” in The Most Talked About Bodies of 2014 issue, and Sports Illustrated named them “Favorite New

Band.” The New York Times calls them “a hot musical comedy duo specializing in unexpected arrangements, incongruous mashups, and of course, highly toned displays of skin.” Molina (Broadway’s “Rock of Ages,” “Sweeney Todd,” Helen Hayes award-winner for “Candide”) and Cearley (“All Shook Up,” “Pageant” and Out100’s “most compelling ac-tor of 2014”) became YouTube sensations with their Skivvies covers, which led to live shows, and now this musically thrilling “undie”-rock comedy-pop duo is performing to sold-out houses across the country. Theatrically, Cear-

ley and Molina were cast as Brad and Janet in a production of “The Rocky Horror Show” directed by Hunter Foster. Their single, “Hardbody Hoedown,” fea-tures a music video directed by Augusten Burroughs, bestselling author of “Running with Scissors.” Note: Recommended for audiences 18 years of age or older. For tickets, call the Grunin Center Box Office at Ocean County College at 732-255-0500 or purchase online at tickets.ocean.edu. Visit grunincenter.org.


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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You don’t need to experiment with a box full of snakes and apples to understand the intricacies of temptation. In the week ahead be prudent about relationships. Remain friendly without getting emotionally involved.TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In the upcom-ing week you might often see only what you want to see. Take step back from a prospective purchase and get someone else’s opinion before pulling out the credit card. Focus on completing creative projects.GEMINI (May 21-June 20): It may be better to remain silent. Mere words cannot explain the fantasies building in your heart. In the week ahead you may be inspired to try something new. Concentrate on the facts and figures when dealing with business matters.CANCER (June 21-July 22): Two heads will be better than one. You can count on trusted partners to have the knowledge or the know how to make your best ideas blossom. Honoring commitments is the best way to maintain pleasant relations this week.LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The more you have the less time you have to enjoy it. You may work hard this week to achieve a level of financial security that allows you to improve your life. Dissatisfaction with your allotment of leisure time is possible.VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Upward social mobility is not a new app for your mobile phone. Widening your circle of contacts, however, can be accomplished with a little help from the latest technology. Watch your pennies in the week to comeLIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You could be

overwhelmed by over coaching. Someone may insist on strict adherence to precise terminology so you may be forced to expand your vocabulary. In the week ahead you may flirt more than you should.SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In your mental animal shelter you aren’t a lone wolf, but a herd animal. You could be restless and uninspired unless you are with another person. One financial burden may be lifted in the week to come.SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You could be enthused by ethical considerations. As this week unfolds you may be immersed in self-im-provement ideas or cynical about upholding blind faith. Doing the right thing at the right time can be challenging.CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You’re in it to win it. Your powers of persuasion are in fine fettle as this week unfolds. Be on your guard against investing your pennies in worthless baubles that look more useful or worthwhile than they really are.AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Your eyes could be bigger than your stomach. You could be challenged by your desire to acquire bigger and better things in the upcoming week. It is possible that dissatisfaction with your possessions is only temporary.PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Turn on the study lamp. The more you read, watch and absorb the more inspired you will be to correct your deficiencies. As this week unfolds you will be able to develop a better sense of what you really want from life.(c) 2016 TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.

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By Wolfgang Puck A plate of mashed potatoes ranks among the most widely beloved side dishes I know. It’s easy to understand why. They’re an ideal comfort food: earthy and mild, rich yet also austere, filling and yet delightfully easy on the palate. They also go with virtually any main dish. At Spago, my CUT steakhouses, and many of my other restaurants, they’re a very popular companion to grilled meat, poultry or seafood, as well as to stews and braises. They’re so easy to vary, too, with the potatoes providing a blank can-vas for any culinary artist to embellish with seasonings and enrichments. Did I mention that mashed potatoes are also easy to make? Although I think most people don’t know the few simple secrets to make them perfectly, you can easily master mashed potatoes with just a little bit of attention to detail. The first step is to start with the right potatoes. I like ones that combine the slightly mealy quality of baking potatoes with the finer texture of waxy boiling potatoes. That usually leads me to the Yukon Gold variety, which also possess-es a wonderfully rich, naturally buttery flavor. But you could also use common russet potatoes too. The next key is to cook the potatoes properly. Use salted water, which helps season them as they simmer to tender-ness. And don’t cook the potatoes too long, or they’ll get too watery to give you the consistency you need; in fact, as I explain in the recipe, I even dry them out a bit in a hot pan to eliminate any excess traces of water. The way you actually mash the potatoes is another key step. I like to use an inex-pensive ricer or a food mill, which gives them a uniform, smooth and slightly fluffy texture. Last but not least, there’s the matter of flavoring the potatoes. One of my favorite ways is to make them into what the French call “pommes aligot.” It’s a traditional preparation from south-cen-tral France in which the finely pureed potatoes are generously flavored with garlic and stirred together with warm cream, butter and a rich melting cheese to achieve a consistency that resembles a thick fondue almost as much as it does the mashed potatoes most Americans know and love. Sure, you can use my secrets for cooking and pureeing to make mashed potatoes any way you might like them (even using low-fat milk instead of the richer ingredients). But please also try

the following recipe, and you’ll discover a new dimension of mashed potatoes that you might never have dreamed was possible.

FRENCH-STYLE POTATO PUREE WITH GARLIC AND

CHEESE Serves 4

1 3/4 pounds (875 g) Yukon Gold pota-toes or russet potatoes, peeled, cut into halves or quarters depending on sizeKosher salt8 cloves garlic, peeled, 6 or 7 left whole, the remainder finely grated1/2 cup (125 mL) heavy cream, plus more as needed3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into chunksPinch freshly grated nutmeg6 ounces (185 g) whole-milk mozza-rella cheese or Cantal cheese, coarsely shredded1/4 cup (60 mL) freshly grated Parmesan cheeseFreshly ground black pepper Put the potatoes and whole garlic cloves in a large saucepan with enough cold water to cover the potatoes. Season with salt. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat, skimming off any froth that rises to the surface. Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer, partially cover the pan, and cook the po-tatoes until they are tender when pierced with a wooden skewer or a small, sharp knife, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain the potatoes in a colander. Return them to the same pan over medium heat. Partially cover and cook, shaking or stirring occasionally, until excess water evaporates and the potatoes look dry, 3 to 4 minutes. Meanwhile, bring the cream to a simmer over medium heat. Transfer the potatoes to a bowl. Work-ing in batches, rice the potatoes and garlic cloves back into the same pan. Alternatively, pass them through a food mill; or use a hand-held masher and mash the potatoes and garlic in the pan. Place the pan over medium heat. A little at a time, stir the hot cream and the butter into the potatoes. Stir in a little nutmeg and the grated garlic to taste. Still over medium heat, stir in the mozzarella or Cantal in batches, along with the Parmesan, until the puree looks stringy and resembles thick cheese fon-due. If needed for a more fluid consist-ency, stir in a little more cream. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

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425 Jack Martin Blvd., Brick, NJ 08724 • P. 732.836.4500

Our Services Include Rehabilitative Treatment of the Following:

• Brain Trauma• Stroke• Neurological conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s Disease • Other General Rehabilitation• Outpatient Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy• Baclofen pump refill & Botox for spasticity• Driver Rehabilitation

To schedule a tour, or to make an appointment please call or visit us online at

ShoreRehabilitationInstitute.com

Documents

2016-03-19 - The Brick Times