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One Year and Counting for Dockside Market and Grill

Jump aboard as Flemington’s “Dockside Market and Grill” sails into their first anniversary of business. When local restauranteur Jeff Stern, owner of Fresco’s at Healthquest, announced the opening of Dockside in 2013, he was fulfilling a dream: to establish a gourmet eatery; one with a unique focus on healthy, whole ingredients, fresh fish, all natural steaks and chicken presented in a casual, hip atmosphere. One year later, thanks to the enthusiasm of his patrons, this one-of-a-kind BYOB restaurant continues to serve a well-balanced menu of soups, salads, burgers, all natural chicken and steaks plus the freshest seafood the oceans can offer. “The emphasis is on nutrition and flavors,” says Chef Luz Alderete, a native of Chile, South America. “Each morning we start from scratch with only the freshest ingredients, building layers of flavor with fresh herbs, spices and seasonings,” explains the chef. You’ll be happy to see gluten-free and vegetarian options on their menu as well.

The restaurant’s island vibe is enhanced by its lovely courtyard for al fresco dining, along with comfortable indoor seating for fifty (complete with surfboard hall of fame). Learn more about this gem of a restaurant by visiting their website at DocksideMarketAndGrill.com or stop in.

Location: 148 Rt. 31, Flemington, in the Lowe’s/Walmart shopping center. 908-806-3000.

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Tick Talk

Spring officially sprung on March 21. We have turned our clocks ahead. We are looking forward to warm winds, sunny skies and the smell of fresh cut grass. The daffodils and tulips have recently bloomed and we are just starting with the yard work that comes with the warmer weather.  Sadly, another season has started ramping up.  Tick season.

•             The best form of protection is prevention. Educating oneself about tick activity and how our behaviors overlap with tick habitats is the first step.

•             According to the NJ DOH, in 2022 Hunterdon County led the state with a Lyme disease incidence rate of 426 cases per 100,000 people. The fact is ticks spend approximately 90% of their lives not on a host but aggressively searching for one, molting to their next stage or over-wintering. This is why a tick remediation program should be implemented on school grounds where NJ DOH deems high risk for tick exposure and subsequent attachment to human hosts.

•             Governor Murphy has signed a bill that mandates tick education in NJ public schools. See this for the details.  Tick education must now be incorporated into K-12 school curriculum. See link:

https://www.nj.gov/education/broadcasts/2023/sept/27/TicksandTick-BorneIllnessEducation.pdf

•             May is a great month to remind the public that tick activity is in full swing. In New Jersey, there are many tickborne diseases that affect residents, including Anaplasmosis, Babesiosis, Ehrlichiosis, Lyme disease, Powassan, and Spotted Fever Group Rickettsiosis.

•             For years, the focus has mainly been about protecting ourselves from Lyme disease. But other tick-borne diseases are on the rise in Central Jersey. An increase of incidence of Babesia and Anaplasma are sidelining people too. These two pathogens are scary because they effect our blood cells. Babesia affects the red blood cells and Anaplasma effects the white blood cells.

•             Ticks can be infected with more than one pathogen. When you contract Lyme it is possible to contract more than just that one disease. This is called a co-infection. It is super important to pay attention to your symptoms. See link.

https://twp.freehold.nj.us/480/Disease-Co-Infection

A good resource from the State:

https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/topics/tickborne.shtml

 

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