Clinton Township Newsletter

1 0 A p r i l 2 0 1 8 www.ClintonTwpNewsletter.com Joseph F TriniTy sTeven D Farsiou richarD J Delello 47 Maple Ave., Suite 7, Flemington, NJ 08822 908.824.7265 | www.TrinityandFarsiou.com • PERSONAL INJURY • EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION • CRIMINAL/MUNICIPAL COURT • ANTI-BULLYING LAW • GENERAL CIVIL LITIGATION W e a r I N G e y e P r o t e c t I o N P r e v e N t S P l a y e r S f r o M G e t t I N G b e N c h e D D u e t o I N j u r y By Jaime Blyskal Marcolini, OD Sports-related eye injuries cause an estimated 100,000 doctor visits each year. Yet, most of these injuries can be prevented by wearing eye protection. High-risk sports use a ball, puck, bat, stick or racquet, or they involve body contact. Some high-risk sports are baseball, basketball, hockey, football, lacrosse, tennis and other racquet sports, fencing and water polo. Blunt trauma occurs when something hits you in the eye. Blunt trauma causes most sports-related eye injuries. Some serious examples are an orbital blowout fracture (a broken bone under the eyeball), a ruptured globe (broken eyeball) and a detached retina (the part of the eye that is sensitive to light and helps you see). Bruising of the eye and eyelid (a "black eye") looks bad but usually is a less serious injury. One-third of sports related eye injuries happen to kids. Save your vision while playing sports by following these tips: • Wear the right eye protection. For basketball, racquet sports, soccer and field hockey, wear protection with shatterproof polycarbonate lenses. • Put your helmet on. For baseball, ice hockey and lacrosse, wear a helmet with a polycarbonate face mask or wire shield. • Know the standards. Choose eye protection that meets American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards. • Throw out old gear. Eye protection should be replaced when damaged or yellowed with age. Wear and tear may cause them to become weak and lose effectiveness. • Glasses won't cut it. Regular prescription glasses may shatter when hit by flying objects. For more information about about eyecare, please contact Clinton Family Eyecare located at 186 Center Street, Suite 170 in Clinton, by calling: 908.735.5712, or visit: www.ClintonFamilyEyecare.com. P a t r I o t I c c o N c e r t h o N o r I N G a N D S u P P o r t I N G v e t e r a N S h o S t e D b y j o e P I S c o P o Saturday, May 19 marks Armed Forces Day, a day which sees communities across our nation pay homage to the women and men of our military forces. What better way to celebrate the contributions of our military than to attend the Patriotic Concert for Veterans at the North Hunterdon High School Theater at 2:00 pm on May 19, 2018. Hosted by Joe Piscopo, noted entertainer, radio personality and alumnus of Saturday Night Live, this musical extravaganza will include performances by local professional and student groups including award winning entertainer Kevin Gray and the SummerSwing 17 piece Big Band, Broadway and Trans-Siberian Orchestra star Bart Shatto, Opera and Broadway sensation Debra Patchell, the 30 piece Hunterdon Symphony Youth String Orchestra, the 22 piece Voorhees Jazz Ensemble, North Hunterdon's Choral Group, child star Olivia Turpin an Immaculate Conception student and the talented award winning Hunterdon Harmonizers. The planning committee has been busy putting together a stirring and enjoyable afternoon of entertainment. Members include John Hughes Sr, Hughes Fire and Security; Robert H. Junge, Certified Financial Planner; Robert Wise, President and CEO of Hunterdon Healthcare; Dr. Ken Sanchez, President of the North Hunterdon Rotary Club; Dr. Charles M. Shaddow retired Superintendent, North Hunterdon/Voorhees; Ella Rue and Bob Eyet founders of www.52ReasonsToLoveaVet.org; Mary Meo North Hunterdon Teacher and Theatre Director; John Higgins Mayor of Clinton Township; Roger Straight, Joe Resua and Brian Lazarus. Their efforts are supported by the Hunterdon County Rotary Club and Chamber of Commerce. Donations are $40 and will be used to assist veterans throughout the area with medical support, rehabilitation and personal needs. Sponsorships are also available. Tickets can be purchased at www.veteranconcert.org or for more information regarding tickets or sponsorships call: 908.878.9431 or email: veteranconcert@gmail.com. Please mark your calendars for May 19 at 2:00 pm at North Hunterdon High School Theater. See a great show and support a vet!

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