08742 Living January 2017

January 2017

Bay Head

Point Pleasant

Point Pleasant Beach

Inside this Issue...

Quick Trips

The Adventure Aquarium in Camden

Shore Recipes

Winter Beef Vegetable Soup

Back to Earth

Creating Space and Time for Meditation

Legal Ease

Cell Phone Use While Driving ...and much more!

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The Power of Positive Thinking Break-Up with Yourself

by Allison Feehan, N.D., D.Psc, CRMT

A new year can bring so much anxiety for some of us to make big changes that we will hold ourselves accountable for. Others may look forward to change, anticipating something new and exciting. I’ve always been a firm believer in setting intentions versus a resolution which can relieve some stress and allow the ease into the change(s). But even setting an intention is a break with an old habit while creating a new healthier one. Deep down we all want what is healthier for ourselves. We want to be fit, abundant, in love, healthy and so on.

Either way you look at a new year its some type of break-up with something or someone.

Some people in our lives aren’t healthy for us but we continue on the same path. We can love someone who isn’t healthy for us and cannot see the unhealthy aspects because we are blinded by what we think is love. Speaking of change requires us to actually face the changes needed and follow through with it. It sounds so much easier said than done but once the change(s) begins the feeling of discomfort can be unbearable.

What are your plans or intentions for yourself for the New Year? Are you breaking-up with the need to lose 5 pounds? Do you have plans to make significant changes to the family’s eating habits? Do you need to “clean house” and sweep away some friends that no longer feed your soul? No matter what the change is that you desire to take action on in the New Year please keep this advice during your journey.

Allison Feehan N.D., D.Psc, CRMT Owner of Integrative Healing and Wellness 732.202.6797 1531 Beaver Dam Rd. Pt. Pleasant

1) Write down a list of things you would like to see change in the New Year that would bring you happiness, abundance, health, wellness, etc.

2) Set the intention of how long you think it will take you to be successful in these goals.

Be sure to write down a recovery plan if you deviate from the intention you had previously set for yourself or your family.

3) Read over your list a few times. If they are changes within the family, review them with the family. Ask for the changes or intentions that they wish to add or take away.

These goals or intentions should be obtainable. If you set the intention to lose 20 pounds, target to lose 5 pounds in the first month.

4) Once you have reviewed the list set the intention within yourself that you are breaking-up with yourself. The old self, whatever it is, is no longer needed.

Whatever you are shedding no longer serves you and the New Year is allowing this transition for change.

5) Check in with yourself from time to time throughout the day. Does the new habit make you feel uncomfortable? Do you need to adjust something in order to stay on target?

Or are you so in love with the new you that no changes are necessary? Sometimes change is so invigorating we wonder why we waited so long to make the change.

Love you no matter the change(s) you seek.

The priority to set a healthier more satisfying goal for yourself should always be a priority whether it’s a New Year or not.

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By Tony Garrow, D.C.

Millions of people suffer unnecessarily every day with debilitating foot pain. I’m saying that today because it is common for people to accept foot pain as a normal part of life. I don’t!

Foot pain suffers many times feel as though that’s the way their feet are and they just need to learn to live with the pain. For decades, foot pain sufferers have attempted to resolve their foot problems by purchasing and using a variety of different shoe inserts. Many times these shoe inserts are purchased over the counter or from specialty stores; whereas other foot pain suffers will even go so far as to see a foot doctor to get custom fitted orthotics to wear inside their shoes.

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Now I’m not saying these are bad. While wearing a good pair of shoe inserts isn’t a bad idea it will rarely correct the actual underlying problem causing a person’s foot condition. Custom made orthotics and over the counter shoe inserts simply act as a band-aid to support the foot and provide a cushioned surface which is okay at times. Sometimes this band-aid approach will provide relief but many times it’s a futile attempt as shoe inserts will often fail to provide the long-term relief that they had promised.

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Students of 08742 A New Year, New Happenings...

By Elizabeth Black

Things are mellowing out after a busy holiday season. What was not sold during December is being stuck on clearance shelves or donated to the needy. Some members of the community may be feeling blue about the holidays ending, while others might be relieved. Either way, there is still plenty of buzzing activity happening in the hive.

January second, Point Boro students will return to school from their winter break. Continuing the winter concert series, the seventh and eighth-grade band will demonstrate their talents on January twelfth.

On the sixth, the PPHS Show Choir will present their musical showcase called CineMusic in the Loren Donley Center for Performing Arts. The show boasts songs from several decades of music featured in movies. It’s guaranteed to be an outstanding performance! On the twentieth, the show choir will put on their cabaret. Members of the community are encouraged to come and watch funny guys Denis Long, a senior, and Donovan Lee, a junior, amuse the crowd as the emcees. That’s three awesome performances to check out this January, all put together by the skilled students of the Boro.

Point schools are closed on the sixteenth for Martin Luther King Day. The day before is King’s birthday. He would have turned eighty-eight. The holiday was first officially observed in the year 2000, seventeen years ago. More than seven hundred and thirty cities in the United States have streets named after the activist. It is vital that we recognize what King did for our country and its people on this day.

The Recreation Center has put out its winter schedule. Registration closes on January thirteenth, but there is plenty to sign up for. There are preschool activities for the youngest citizens with music and more. For elementary-school aged children, there is basketball, wrestling, dance, and ice-skating classes. The center also includes relaxing ventures for adults, such as meditation and yoga. Residents of Point Pleasant Borough and other nearby towns can register online for programs, or call 732-892-5813 for more information.

Auditions for the spring musical are just wrapping up at the moment. The production will be Sister Act. Popularized by a movie from the early nineties starring Whoopi Goldberg,the story follows Deloris Van Cartier, a former lounge singer who is placed in a convent under witness protection.

Her lively spirit sends a ripple through the choir, attracting plenty of attention. Such a comedic musical is sure to entertain the students and adults alike of Point Pleasant. The fall play, Little Women, was a hit. The cast displayed their expertise for the audience, singing their hearts out each night.

Of course, the show would not have been possible if not for the stage crew and staff. Costumes, direction, casting, and even more things go on behind the scene that allows for an excellent performance. Congratulations to the cast and thank you to the crew for working so hard.

Keep your resolutions, 08742. Take 2017 as a chance to better yourself, and better the community surrounding you. Happy New Year!

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Elizabeth Black

Point Pleasant Boro High School.

Students of 08742 Point Boro’s Katie Bragen, Ally Lassen Sign National Letters of Intent Completing college applications is a task that Point Pleasant Borough High School seniors Katie Bragen and Ally Lassen can officially scratch from their ‘To Do’ lists, after signing National Letters of Intent to continue their athletic careers at the college level.

Bragen and Lassen, both 17, have a lot more to be thankful for going into the holiday season after, taking advantage of the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) early signing period, they inked deals to compete, respectively, in track & cross country at Rutgers University and basketball at St. Francis College, both Division I schools.

On Nov. 9 – the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) initial signing date for prospective student-athletes - both girls along with their families and coaches and school and district administration crowded into Point Pleasant Borough High School’s athletic office as Katie and Ally took the final step in the college recruitment process – an amazing achievement for the girls as well as for the school’s running and basketball programs that was just slightly bittersweet.

“Point Pleasant Borough High School’s Track and Cross Country and Basketball teams are going to look and feel a lot different next year without Katie Bragen and Ally Lassen,” said Athletic Director Chris Ferrone. “Not only are Katie and Ally two of our teams’ top performers but they’re also excellent leaders and role models on their teams and school-wide and have been throughout their high school athletic careers. They’ve become so integral that it’s hard to imagine the teams without them.

“But Katie and Ally aren’t just outstanding athletes, they’re also excellent students and just all around great people and everyone from their teachers to their coaches and teammates agree that they are people you want on your team, and come fall 2017, that honor will belong to Rutgers University’s Track and Cross Country Teams and St. Francis College’s Basketball Team,” he said.

Katie Bragen

Over the past four years, Katie Bragen’s name has become synonymous in Point Pleasant Borough with running excellence. Running competitively since middle school, Katie has competed at the varsity level on the high school’s Cross Country and Winter and Spring Track Teams for all four years of high school and has served as Team Captain for all three teams last year. So far this year, she’s again served as Captain of the Cross Country Team. Throughout her high school running career, she has racked up an impressive list of awards and achievements and currently holds school records in both winter and spring track.

“I knew almost immediately that I wanted to attend Rutgers,” Katie said. “I’m not very indecisive and I felt right away that Rutgers had everything I was looking for in a school – it wasn’t too far from home, it’s an excellent school academically and I really loved the coaches and my future teammates.”

Katie said when coming to her decision she sought the counsel of older brother TJ, a Rutgers alum, as well as Point Pleasant High School teacher John McAllen, also an alumnus, who was recently honored by his alma mater with the school’s Medal of Excellence Award.

During her first season on the Panthers’ Cross Country team, Katie was named Rookie of the Year.

She’s earned spots – seven times – on All Division, All Shore, All Group and All County teams, and is a three-time team MVP in Cross Country alone. Katie’s also earned multiple accolades for Track, having been recognized in several events both as an individual and as part of relay teams. In addition to being a four-time MVP in Track, she has earned spots on All Group and All Shore Conference teams and was named Winter Track’s NJSIAA Group II Champion of the year during her junior year. This list is poised to increase after Katie competes in her fourth and final Winter and Spring Track seasons.

“Knowing that several people I admire are Rutgers alumni helped me feel more confident in my decision,” she said.

Katie heads to Rutgers this summer, where she plans to study engineering. Though she will be sorely missed by her teammates and others, it’s likely her absence will be most profoundly felt by Coach Bill Kostenko, who has coached Katie in all three sports throughout her high school career.

“With Katie’s help, our team has gone from sixth place, to fifth, to fourth, to third place,” said Coach Kostenko. “That progression has everything to do with Katie.

“Having a student recruited by a Division 1 school is an amazing accomplishment and though I’m proud of Katie and for what this means for our program, we’re really going to miss her,” he said.

Katie is also an excellent student, balancing her busy running schedule with a near perfect grade point average in an academic schedule filled with AP and Honors classes.

She also participates in the Math League, Quiz Bowl, and the school newspaper.

Besides her playing ability, Coach Kostenko said he will also miss Katie’s influence on her teammates.

“She’s very driven and ambitious,” said Katie’s mom Sandra Bragen, who along with her husband Tom and Katie’s twin brother Chris, was in attendance as Katie signed the papers that would officially make her a Scarlett Knight.

“Katie has a bumper sticker on her car that reads ‘Make the world a better place’ and that’s what she does,” he said. “She inspires everyone around her to work harder, to be better. I’ve been coaching for 17 years and during that time I’ve had players that were hard-working, or nice or talented, Katie is all three, which is incredibly rare. She is a such huge part of our team and though I would love to keep her around indefinitely I know she’s ready to compete and succeed at the college level.”

“She knew that she wanted to compete at the college level and she worked very hard to make that happen,” she said.

As an elite runner and excellent student, Katie was sought after by numerous prestigious colleges and universities, but after visiting Rutgers – her only official college visit – her decision was made.

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Parental Guidance Influence

By Maureen Whelan

There is no question that we, as parents have an influence on our children, their development and the life choices they make. The question lies in what type of influence we have on our children. I recently saw a story about twin boys who were raised by their father, who was an alcoholic. One of the boys grew up and became an alcoholic himself, while the twin brother grew up and never had a drink. When asked what influenced their decisions in life, the boys shared the same response, “I watched my father”. As parents, we affect our children’s actions not only by what we say, but by our feelings and behavior in life.

I am fortunate to have parents that not only realized their own influence on me, but who also chose to surround me with relatives who were positive influences. Most memorable events in life were treated in a familiar fashion, whether they were positive or negative. Weddings, births, holidays, funerals, and visits from long distance relatives were marked by a large family gathering, a drink or two and some inappropriate humor. Songs were belted at the top of their lungs enough to make any Irish pub proud.

My mother cooked for hours. The joyous times were celebrated, and in sad times, the clan rallied together so that no one would feel alone weathering their own personal storm. There was not a great deal of intimate sharing of details. My scottish Gran would sit in her rocker with her tartan plaid wool lap blanket, “What’s to be will be” she would say. There was no judgement about mistakes made, but rather a matter of fact advice about what to do next. Then it was back to normal. Pick up the pieces, focus on what you can do and live your life. I contribute a great deal of who I am today to the positive influences and supports in my life. I felt love and emotional support, and I wanted to be like those around me.

So how can we determine our influence? Researchers believe that a parent’s emotional connectedness will influence a child more than actions or spoken words. There will be many factors that influence our children on a short term basis. These include relatives, teachers, friends, media, economic and sociocultural factors. A parent’s ability to develop a positive emotional bond, instill feelings of safety, efficacy, and worthiness, will have a greater influence. My own experience verifies this. I’ve worked with hundreds of children from various cultural, educational and socio-economic backgrounds. All were differently-abled.

The common factor in the children with the greatest successes were parents who were invested in their child’s life, and accepted their child’s current ability level. They supported growth, meaningful relationships and life experiences. Sadly, there were many children that were unable to reach their full potential because of the a parent’s influence. In some cases, the parent was embarrassed by their child, some denied the disability never allowing their child to have access to the supports they needed to grow, in other cases the parents struggled with their own emotional and psychological health issues. All of these issues prevented a positive parent-child bond to develop, even when the parent expressed love for the child on a regular basis.

So as we begin this year take an honest look at your emotional health and the bond you have with your children. Acknowledge if your child is smarter, slower, more creative, disorganized, more athletic or clumsier than you had planned. Be aware of the emotions he elicits in you and seek help if needed. To those of you who can identify healthy, loving emotional bonds, Congratulations. Foster others by being kind to the parents who lack this gift with their own children. Most of all reach out and support the children in your community who need your influence.

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a choice about the

parents you inherited, but you do have a choice about the kind of parent you will be.

~ Marian Wright Edelman (https://www.brainyquote.com)

Maureen Whelan is a pediatric Occupational Therapist and mother of 4 children ages 16,14, 11 and 7.

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Legal Ease A column that simplifies areas of the legal industry for every day consumption.

This month’s topic...

Cell Phone Use While Driving

by Christopher J. Grenda, Esq.

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New Jersey identifies “driver inattention” as the leading contributor to fatalities in motor vehicle accidents. In 2013, driver inattention was the cause for 164 motor vehicle accidents involving deaths. According to the New Jersey State Police fatality statistics, distracted driving has been the leading cause of motor vehicle deaths since 2008.

In 2013, New Jersey recorded 508 accidents resulting in 542 fatalities.

New Jersey’s cell phone law is provided for in the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Act under N.J.S.A. 39:4-97.3 “Use of Hands-Free Wireless Telephone in Moving Vehicle.”

Cell phone laws in New Jersey are constantly changing. In 2004, New Jersey became only the second state in the nation to make it illegal to operate a motor vehicle while using a cell phone. In 2008, the New Jersey cell phone law was amended from a secondary offense to a primary offense; meaning, that police officers may stop and ticket a driver solely for using their cell phone while driving. Law enforcement no longer needs to establish an independent reason for conducting a motor vehicle stop.

The current law, enacted on July 1, 2014, increased the penalties dramatically.

The new law provides for the toughest hands-free cell phone law in the nation.

The current penalties are as follows: First Offense – a fine between $200 and $400; Second Offense – a fine between $400 and $600; Third or Subsequent Offense – a find between $600 and $800, three motor-vehicle points, and the court may impose a 90-day period of driver’s license suspension.

There are a number of exceptions provided for in the statute where a person may use their cell phone while operating a motor vehicle: (1) the operator has reason to fear for his [or her] life or safety, or believes that a criminal act may be perpetrated against himself [or herself] or another person; (2) the operator is using the [cell phone] to report to appropriate authorities a fire, a traffic accident, a serious road hazard or medical or hazardous materials emergency, or to report the operator of another motor vehicle who is driving in a reckless, careless or otherwise unsafe manner or who appears to be driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. N.J.S.A. 39:4-97.3(b)(1), (2).

With all this said, what is permissible? The leading case in New Jersey, State v. Malone, provides that although a driver may not press buttons to “text”, a river may press buttons on their cell phone if they are “initiating, activating, or deactivating a function of the phone”. Here are some suggestions for cell phone use in a motor vehicle: (1) abstinence; (2) speaker phone while the phone is not being held in your hand; (3) a Bluetooth device; (4) a wired headset; (5) or, installation of a “cell phone car kit”. This is not an exhaustive list nor legal advice on how to circumvent the statute. These suggestions are merely opinion based options.

When facing a traffic offense where motor vehicle points or a loss of driving privileges is at stake, it is advisable to obtain competent legal representation.

Christopher J. Grenda, Esq. is an attorney licensed in the State of New Jersey with offices in Toms River, New Jersey. Mr. Grenda holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History/Pre-Law from Limestone College in Gaffney, South Carolina and a Juris Doctorate (JD) from Thomas M. Cooley Law in Lansing, Michigan. Mr. Grenda is a former municipal prosecutor who handled multiple towns throughout Ocean and Monmouth counties. Today, Mr. Grenda is a sole practitioner who primarily practices in DWI Defense; Criminal Defense; Real Estate; and Wills.

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Back to the Earth Creating Space and Time For Meditation

by Natalie Berko

With the New Year upon us, we find ourselves thinking about ways to be happier and healthier. Meditation is a free and beneficial way we can enhance our daily lives with benefits ranging from physical to spiritual.

With a regular practice studies have shown the improved ability to (permanently) regulate emotions in our brain. Meditation improves concentration, encourages a healthy lifestyle, benefits cardiovascular and even increases happiness! Anyone can reap the benefits and all you have to do is basically nothing. It sounds almost too good to be true, give yourself permission to be a beginner and see what this practice can do for you.

The act of meditation is the practice of becoming acutely aware of what’s going on within you. It is the practice of taming the mind so that you may focus your energy and awareness on the task at hand. Meditation teaches you to live in the moment, accept obstacles and move through any situation with profound clarity and a sense of inner peace and calm. One way to get into the habit of setting time aside to meditate is to create a sacred place for your practice. We create spaces within our homes for the activities that are important to us and sustain us. We have spaces for eating, sleeping, entertaining, laundry, but do we have a space in our homes to simply just be? Creating a sacred space for meditation will remind you to take time to practice stillness.

A sacred place need not be fancy or expensive and can be created anywhere, even a tiny corner in your office.

There are no hard set rules when it comes to creating your meditation space, follow your heart and intuition.

The space should feel like pure bliss, a place where you can be alone and relaxed away from the everyday hustle and bustle.

Natalie Berko

Creating Sacred Space: 1. Choose an area or a room that makes you feel good. Take into consideration noise level and lighting.

2. Keep the area simple and uncluttered. Choose a few items that bring you comfort: meditation pillow, yoga mat, maybe a nice throw blanket.

3. Bring in something from nature. By adding an element of nature, your space becomes infused with balance and harmony. You can add a potted plant, some sea shells, maybe a few crystals for some extra positive vibes.

4. Soothing music, a singing bowl, chimes or a trickling water fountain are all great options for added ambiance.

5. Burn incense or light fragrant candles. Choose scents that are calming and bring your mind at ease.

Once your space is set up it’s time to get started! Commit to five minutes a day and build your practice from there. Meditation can be awkward at first and unfamiliar but with time quieting the mind becomes easier. Your space will provide creature comforts to help you focus and relax your mind.

Simple Steps to Mindful Meditation: 1. Set a timer for five minutes to start 2. Sit with your spine straight.

Proper posture is important.

3. Notice and then concentrate on your breath.

4. Your mind may wander, this is natural, acknowledge the thoughts and let them drift away 5. Return to your breath creating a pattern even counts in even counts out

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From Hibernian Publishing

Point Pleasant Boro High School Winter Chorus Concert rt December 21st, 7pm HS auditorium, $5.00

Concessions during intermission benefit the Choral Department Show Choir performs Christmas music Mixed Chorus performs “Veni, Veni Emmanuel” composed

by PPB Alum Dr. Michael Trotta

Show Choir’s CineMusic Concert

January 6th, 7:30 pm HS auditorium, FREE admission

Concessions during intermission benefit the Choral Department The show boasts songs from several decades of music featured in movies. It’s guaranteed to be an outstanding performance!

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Winter can be miserable. It gets dark before we’re even out of work, it’s too cold to go outside, and we don’t feel like doing much except for sitting on the couch under blankets with some hot cocoa. But there is still work to be done and families to be fed and watered.

Now that the craziness of the holidays is slowing down, we can quickly fall into a really depressing and boring winter routine.

So how do we motivate ourselves to get up and shake off this familiar cold-weather funk? We treat ourselves. I don’t mean with a brownie or mac and cheese, because we all know we’ll regret that eventually.

There are lots of other ways to do nice things for ourselves. And there is one giant perk to the winter season that can make any woman feel fabulous in an instant: the perfect pair of boots.

Anyone who still believes diamonds are a girl’s best friend has clearly never found the right boots. I am a firm believer that, much like the classic little black dress, every woman should have one go-to pair of boots (at least – if you want more, don’t let me stop you!). The options are endless! You can go ankle-height or knee-height, leather or suede, heeled or flat, cowboy boots or lots of buckles. You could stick with the trusty black or brown, or go a little wild with brighter colors or funky patterns.

If you don’t already have a pair sitting in your closet, it’s time to go and find one. I know, just the process of getting yourself a pair requires hauling yourself off the couch and out the front door. It might seem like a hassle, but trust me. When you get to the store and you start trying them on and looking at all the possibilities, you’ll start to feel better. And when you slip into the pair that fits just right, that makes your legs look longer and puts an extra bounce in your step, you’ll be glad you did.

Yes, it might cost a little bit of money, but your happiness is worth a little splurge every now and then. I’m not saying go out and buy ten new pairs.

I’m just saying that perfect pair of boots is almost like magic. As soon as you pull them on, they’ll give you a boost of excitement and happiness. And this will give you a reason to get off the couch, walk out the door and brave the cold – because you are awesome, and you deserve to feel like it!

Katherine Kehoe When not writing for 08742, Katherine is a Librarian Assisitant and Drexel Graduate Student

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Quick Trips The Adventure Aquarium in Camden Living in and around the New York metropolitan area, we are all very fortunate to have so many options for entertainment, sports, outdoor activities, etc., that are just a short car, bus or train ride from the Jersey Shore. Recently, I chose to take my four children to The Adventure Aquarium in Camden. The Adventure Aquarium proved to be very interesting and much larger than I had expected. They (the aquarium management) have certainly taken a cue from Disney, to some degree, keeping the kids interested with attractive and interesting displays all throughout the building invoking plenty of interaction. There are also good choices for food and drink while you are there. The Adventure Aquarium is large in scope, boasting 8,500 species and 2 million gallons of water.

On first thought, my thinking was, OK, we’re just going to see a lot of sharks and various types of fish in tanks, sea turtles and of course, little clown fish that resemble Nemo. Right? But, there is way much more.

My personal favorite was The Shark Walk! Yes. I found myself hovering over the one of the scariest creatures on Earth. I was probably 5 to 10 feet above circling, hammerheads, sand, thresher and many other types of sharks. So, here I am walking above a massive tank of sharks with nothing but a net between me and the water. Yeah, a net, a super thick, sturdy net, but, nonetheless, the sharks are RIGHT THERE! I always think of my Mother when I am in situations like this. I can hear her saying, “There’s no way I’m going on that!” But, I think everyone who wants a little adventure should check out, “The Shark Walk” at Adventure Aquarium in Camden, NJ. That alone was good enough for me, everything else was a bonus.

The hippopotamus display (shown above) is one of the most exciting exhibits to visit. You can watch full grown hippos swim and play right in front of you!

Lastly, were the various “touch tanks” for many the species.

How many people get to touch the back of a shark, a starfish, a sting ray? It may not be on your bucket list, but, it’s a unique experience. Well, pretty slimy experience, to be quite honest.

Add in the myriad of educational interactive displays not to be out done by just taking a few minutes to stare at the beauty of certain wildlife and learn more about our place and their place in this world.

Take the time to admire the penguins, frogs, rhinos, jellyfish, starfish, sharks thousands of other species knowing that all of this fun and education is just a Quick Trip away.

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The Book Report “A Drop of the Hard Stuff” by Lawrence Block A book review by Brian Favretto

“A Drop of the Hard Stuff”, by Lawrence Block, is a work of American crime fiction. The main character, Matthew Scudder, is an on-againoff-again NYPD Detective/Private Investigator. He first appeared in “The Sins of Our Fathers” in 1976, and “A Drop of the Hard Stuff” makes the 17th in the Matt Scudder series. In this book, Block wisely created a novel out of a single flashback told by Scudder, instead of writing about the exploits of what would now be an upper-middle aged former detective.

In the opening scene, Matthew Scudder (who has battled alcoholism most of his life) is sitting late at night shooting the breeze with an old friend, Mick Ballou, when Mick raises an interesting topic. He wonders what their lives would have been like if they’d each made different decisions along the way. Mick, with his checkered past, wonders how his life would’ve been different if he’d become a cop. He asks Matt, a former cop, what he thinks his life would’ve been like if he had taken to a life of crime. Matt begins to tell a story about a childhood friend from the Bronx named Jack Ellery who had done just that.

As Scudder goes through the list and begins to eliminate suspects, I was treated to an adventure that reads as if someone was in front of me telling the story. Each time I thought I knew who the killer was he would turn up dead! I was forced to keep guessing…and reading. In the end, it becomes a game of cat and mouse, and I began to wonder if #17 would be the last in the Scudder series, but we know he survives or he wouldn’t be telling this story. The Serenity Prayer is a typical way of closing out an A.A. meeting, and states: “May God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference”. Was Scudder wise enough to know the difference? Was he able to stay sober?

Overall I am a fan of this book. I haven’t read any others in the Matt Scudder series, yet I didn’t feel as if pieces were missing.

It didn’t really give away anything from the first sixteen, and the story works just fine as a standalone. Block’s prose is easy to follow, and he provides a glimpse into the mind of a detective, as well as the daily struggle of a recovering alcoholic, where the main focus every day is making it to a meeting, and avoiding a drink.

This book also serves as a good reminder of the consequences we own with each choice we make.

Jack Ellery realized too late in life “just how much damage he’d done… and that he couldn’t entirely undo it”. Some good wisdom from a deceased fictional character.

This story goes back to the early days of Scudder giving up drinking, where every day for him meant a struggle, and attending at least one Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. In one of these meetings, he comes across Ellery, who he hasn’t seen in years, and is slightly more advanced in his sobriety.

He has already completed Step 8 in the Alcoholics Anonymous program (compiling a list of people that you’ve harmed in your life), and is currently working on Step 9 (making amends to those people). When Ellery is absent from the next few meetings, Scudder finds out he’d been murdered in his own apartment. He was shot in the mouth, and Scudder believes this was to send a message- “stop talking about what you (we?) have done in the past”. Scudder, as an ex-sleuth and current unlicensed investigator, is hired by Ellery’s A.A. sponsor, Greg Stillman, to track down the killer.

Luckily, he can provide Scudder a copy of Ellery’s Step 8 list of the people he’d harmed.

If you’re looking for a good crime novel to warm up to on these cold winter nights, “A Drop of the Hard Stuff” can be found at the Brielle Library and the Manasquan Library, and anywhere books are sold.

“A Drop of the Hard Stuff”, Mulholland Books, 2011

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(Students of 08742: Point Boro’s Katie Bragen, Ally Lassen sign National Letters of Intent, continued)

Ally Lassen

Immediately after Katie Bragen completed her signing, Ally Lassen became the Class of 2017’s second member to sign a National Letter of Intent, committing to continue her basketball career at Brooklyn Height’s St. Francis College.

Parents Lisa and Guy Lassen, Coach Dave Drew, Athletic Director Chris Ferrone, Principal Kurt Karcich and Superintendent of Schools Vincent S. Smith were in attendance as Ally took the ceremonial last step in the college recruiting phase and signed the documents that would transform her from a Point Pleasant Borough Panther into a St. Francis Terrier.

“I immediately loved everything about St. Francis,” Ally said. “I visited the school last May and at the time, I wasn’t sure what I would think but I kept an open mind and was surprised by how much I loved it.”

That same day, Ally was offered a full scholarship to attend the school.

That kinship and camaraderie with her teammates will be crucial during the long months of training and competition that will see Ally traveling throughout the Northeast.

“It was a roller coaster,” Ally’s dad, Guy Lassen said of the process. “We went in for an initial visit and they immediately separated the parents from their children to conduct separate tours. We received the offer that day and at first we were a little hesitant to commit right away because we weren’t able to speak to Ally and didn’t know what she was feeling.

Plus, it was the very first school where she attended an official visit.”

“St. Francis competes in the [NCAA] Northeast Conference,” she said.

“Most of our games will be in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut but we’ll play throughout the Northeast.”

That close proximity factored heavily into Ally’s parents’ decision about the school.

But after receiving a text from Ally, stating “I know I made the right decision,” the family was confident that St. Francis was the right fit and, a few days later, Ally verbally committed to the school.

“Because the school is so close and their games are concentrated in this area, we can easily go and watch her play,” Mr. Lassen said.

“I was not expecting this,” Ally said of her signing with the Division I school. “I was strictly looking at Division II and III schools. I never imagined I’d go Division I.”

The other factor that influenced the Lassen’s decision was the school’s academic reputation.

Nothing could be further from the truth according to Lady Panthers Basketball Coach Dave Drew, who said, “Ally’s signing is proof that hard work pays off and that good things happen to good people. She worked so hard for this. She is an all-around student-athlete; she’s a dedicated and committed athlete and a great student and community member.

She deserves every success that’s coming her way.”

“St. Francis’s Women’s Basketball Team was recently rated number one on the WBCA Academic Top 25 Team Honor Roll,” Mrs. Lassen said.

“That means they have the national-best grade point average over every other team that competes in the WBCA.”

Playing basketball since fourth grade, Ally once considered her participation in the game as ‘just for fun.’

Though for many students balancing a busy athletic schedule with the hectic schedule of a college freshman would be a challenge, for Ally, it likely won’t be much different from her high school experience. An excellent student, Ally holds an A-average in a schedule filled with AP and Honors courses, while also serving as secretary to the Class of 2017, a position she’s held for the last two years. She’s also held leadership positions in the Key Club, currently serving as the organization’s president, and the high school’s Literary Magazine and has been a member of the Principal’s Advisory Committee in addition to her busy training and competition schedule.

St. Francis’s outstanding academic reputation will be a tremendous benefit to Ally as she pursues a major in education.

“I got serious about playing about two years ago,” Ally said.

As a high school freshman, Ally competed not only on the basketball team but also on the cross country and lacrosse teams. She continued with cross country until her sophomore year when she decided to dedicate her focus solely to basketball.

“I had always wanted to compete in basketball at the college level but thought I wasn’t good enough,” she said. “So I joined a travel league and worked on improving my game.”

Some students in the midst of their senior year, after having already been accepted to and awarded a full scholarship to college might be tempted to coast through the remainder of their final high school year.

Some students - but not Ally Lassen, who has set for herself some rather lofty goals for her final season as a Panther.

And work she did, committing more than 30 hours a week to an intense training regimen. In addition to competing on the high school and travel teams, Ally trains four days a week, traveling about an hour away to practice at Metuchen’s HoopsAmerica. On her off days, she works out at a local gym with her dad.

“I personally want to make All Division,” she said. “I also want the team to win the Division and go far in the WOBM Christmas Classic Tournament. And I want to continue to work hard and continue to improve my game so I can earn the ability to play college basketball as a freshman.”

Her hard work paid off and her game improved exponentially.

“During my sophomore year I scored about 100 points for the season, in my junior year that went up to 300 points,” she said.

“There is no greater testament to our district’s academic and co-curricular programs than the achievement of our students,” said Superintendent of Schools Vincent S. Smith. “And there is no greater achievement for our student-athletes than the signing of a National Letter of Intent – especially with a Division I school.”

It was during her junior year that Ally caught the attention of a scout from St. Francis.

“I remember the scout had come to watch another player and I remember him coming up to me and asking ‘Who is number 31’,” said Coach Drew. “I said ‘that’s Ally Lassen’ and the rest is history.”

Though it depends on the sport, according to recent NCAA statistics an average of only one- or two percent of all high school student-athletes are offered Letters of Intent with Division I schools. In women’s track and cross country, that number is about 2.7 percent; for women’s basketball the number is 1.2 percent.

The scout continued to pursue Ally, going to watch her play with her travel team, which eventually led to an invitation to visit the school, where she met her future coach and teammates.

“They were very welcoming,” Ally said of the coach and team. “I felt a connection with the girls and felt like I fit in immediately.”

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“Katie Bragen and Ally Lassen’s signings exemplify the level of achievement that is possible when you combine commitment and dedication with hard work,” he said. “I look forward to following their continued successes for the remainder of high school and beyond.”

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Beer Corner A Tradition, Not a Style

by Matt Connelly

While recently preparing to host a holiday party, my wife tasked me with the important responsibility of purchasing the beer. “Pick up a bunch of different Christmas-style beers,” she requested. Easier said then done. A quick survey of the seasonal shelves at the liquor store revealed dozens of Christmas offerings with no discernable pattern of style.

Bell’s Christmas Ale is a Scottish Ale, while Anchor’s is a Winter Warmer. Sam Adams Merry Maker is an Imperial Stout. Delirium Noel is a Belgian Strong. Sierra Nevada’s Celebration Ale – maybe my favorite current seasonal – is an IPA. And forget about finding consistency in the ingredients. Troegs Mad Elf is made with cherries, Great Lakes Christmas is made with honey, Schlafly Christmas is made with juniper berries and the aforementioned Anchor seasonal has licorice and pine.

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According to Don Russell, author of Christmas Beer: The Cheeriest, Tastiest and Most Unusual Holiday Brews, the Beer Judge Certification Program has tried to define the style suggesting its appearance should be “amber to dark brown” and it must taste “rich and malty” but the BJCP “concedes many brands that call themselves Christmas beer don’t meet its narrowly defined criteria.” So how can we define a Christmas beer? A look at its history might be the key.

As a practicing Catholic, calling the style “Christmas” is at best misleading and at worst heresy, as the style in question originated thousands of years before Christ with the Druids celebrating the winter solstice. “On the occasion of the solstice, celebrants would settle for nothing less than the very best of this sacred drink – the strongest beer made with ample malted grains, flavored with the very best spices and herbs.

And it would’ve flowed freely, gloriously creating a physical bond between man and the gods, between earth and sun,” Russell notes. Its no coincidence that the Druidand subsequent pagan celebrations of the winter solstice took place on December 25 and many say that Pope Julius I used this date for Christ’s birth to divert attention away from the pagan celebrations.

Although Pope Julius I was successful in taking paganism out of the holiday, it seems he left the beer. From European monasteries brewing to celebrate the birth of Christ in the middle ages, to Norwegians imbibing to celebrate their yuletide conversion to Christianity around 900AD, to the 19th century British poorhouses providing ale to their residents during the holiday season, to the scores of brews populating the shelves of our local markets each December, beer has remained a consistent part of the Christmas spirit.

Given this storied history I’m not concerned that I cannot pinpoint consistent characteristics of a “Christmas Ale.” It turns out that it’s less a style and more a tradition.

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by Lauren Kehoe

I’d be lying if I said I never gave my dog table scraps.

While I don’t like to encourage begging, I will save certain small treats as high value rewards.

A reasonable amount of human food can actually be good for dogs and offer extra nutrition. On the other hand, certain foods we love are very dangerous for them. It’s also good to keep in mind to match the reward with the value of the treat. Human food can be a great treat to accompany new difficult tricks.

It’s also good to put in food puzzles, offering your dog enrichment and food.

Gemma’s Story

Lauren Kehoe is an avid animal lover and dog owner.

Natural peanut butter is a dog favorite. It’s high in protein; just make sure it doesn’t have xylitol or hydrogenated oils. Plain yogurt and lean proteins such as chicken, turkey, salmon, and beef are also great treats. Pumpkin and sweet potatoes provide lots of vitamins such as beta-carotene and Vitamin A. Apples are a great crunchy treat, along with peas and green beans.

Vegetables like green beans are great fillers to mix with normal dry dog food if your dog needs to lose a few pounds.

Since we are little we are taught chocolate is off limits for dogs. I remember bawling my eyes out when one of my dogs got a hold of a chocolate bar from an aunt’s purse. Luckily he survived, but that doesn’t mean you should feed it to your dog. Some less well-known toxins include grapes, raisins, avocados, onions, and garlic. These foods can cause vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, and death. Reactions are contingent on the size and age of the dog, as well as the amount of food consumed by your pet. Alcohol, coffee, and sugar free gum should also be avoided. I’ve seen a few owners who think it’s hilarious to let their dog drink from their beer, but it can be deadly.

Human food can be a great reward for pets and get them out of their daily dry dog food rut. The key is choosing the right foods. And of course, like anything else, moderation is key. It’s important that your dog still gets all of the necessary nutrients provided from standard dog food. Human treats can supplement a healthy diet, but should not overpower it.

If your dog does consume something hazardous to its health, be sure to call your local emergency vet for further instructions. You may be able to give your dog a spoonful of peroxide and run around with them to induce vomiting, but it depends on the type of dog and amount eaten.

It is always best to check with a professional.

Gemma is a 2 year old shar-pei/pug mix that sadly has been bounced around through 3 different homes. So, now here Gemma sits waiting for what she hopes will be a forever family. The vet did say that unfortunately she will need to be on a lifetime of eye meds because she was born without a natural tear production.

She cannot produce tears on her own to help keep her eyes lubricated which can lead to other problems. Please do not let that affect your decision on giving this sweet girl a 4th chance!

She deserves a loving home that will understand her medical needs. Gemma would do best as the only pet. We are unsure of her house breaking status, and she could use some obedience training. We are looking for a family with dog experience for our sweet Gemma. Kids 10+

Rita’s Story

This cat is part of out shelter outreach program where we go into overcrowded shelters and take some of their pets in hopes of giving them a better chance at being adopted.

Rita is a beautiful 5 year old tortie who is initially shy with strangers but she responds to a soft approach. Once she feels secure with you she will show you her true self, a sweet but timid little lady who wants and needs quiet reassurance and affection.

With some gentle coaxing, she will be your friend for life.

We have found Rita to be uncomfortable around other cats so she would do best as an only pet. If sweet and gentle sounds good to you, come in to meet Rita today. She’s waiting patiently for her own forever family.

Xanthe’s Story

Xanthe came to the Jersey Shore Animal Center on August 12, 2013 with her siblings. She has grown up here with us and really enjoys living in our Free Roaming Room with her feline friends, but she would be even happier with a forever home to call her own. Xanthe is on the shy side, but would do wonderfully in a house with another cat or two. With time, she does come out of her shell and enjoys a few scratches behind her ears. Please give this beautiful girl a chance at a home of her own. Come in and meet her today!

Daisy’s Story

Take one look into these “bedroom eyes” and you’ll see a girl who can’t wait to cuddle up and sleep next to you.

Daisy is a front-declawed brown tabby who was returned to the shelter because her owners could no longer care for her. This eight-year-old is a little shy at first because she’s still getting to know her new surroundings, but as soon as you pet her, she will rub her head against your hand and purr happily.

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The Muse Christmas Music

by Charles Nolan

Even though we bemoan the genre from the first time we hear it’s jangling bells through mall speakers and car stereos during the last week of November each year, everyone has their beloved and hated holiday songs.

But on my list, they all rank somewhere behind the endlessly singable combination of ‘80s synth and traditional sleigh bells of “Last Christmas” by Wham! Since a young age, I’ve loved following along with George Michael’s whispering, seducing, soaring vocals.

In fact, I loved the song so much growing up that the mother of a friend burned me a holiday CD with “Last Christmas” as every other track and I rarely touched that skip button.

For me, the worst Christmas song is “The 12 Days of Christmas.”

The song is either archaic or just outlandish, as it has almost no resemblance to the Christmas we celebrated nowadays.

Do the 12 days begin or end on December 25? Due to the repeating nature of the song, are we to believe that the narrator purchased a partridge in a pear tree each of the twelve days, resulting in a total of twelve trees? What did the narrator’s object of affection do with so many birds?

By putting the holiday in the background of a heartbreak story, the band bring an oft-forgotten aspect of the holiday’s to the forefront.

Holidays can be difficult for anyone who has experienced any type of loss because the loved ones they are used to seeing during the season is no longer seen.

I’ve always been partial to the schmaltzy condescension of “Do They Know It’s Christmas,” the ‘80s song written and recorded by British pop stars to raise money for children in Africa, but that bias most likely comes from a long-standing Christmas Eve tradition that sees my family and my mother’s sister’s family cram into a small room and watch a 30-minute VHS tape on the making of the song. We mock, we repeat lines, we rejoice at Boy George’s mid-tape cameo appearance, and we sing along.

The song never digs as deep as death, but the theme of recurring pangs of sadness brought about annual celebrations of joy is something we can all relate to, no matter the loss or the holiday we’re celebrating.

Other favorites include “Where Are You Christmas?” as sung by future-Gossip Girl Taylor Momsen in a crackling high pitch during the 2000 live-action version of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” and the expletive-laced epic “Fairytale of New York”

by Celtic punk band The Pogues.

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Shore Recipes Parental Guidance Soup season is here! Soups are a great way to add some immune boosting foods and herbs while enjoying a soul nourishing meal. I like to add some aromatic vegetables with the herbs and cook until very soft.Then I use my immersion blender to blend these into the broth. This thickens the soup slightly without making it too starchy. You can adapt this recipe with your favorite beef cuts, and vegetables, (I used a 28 oz flank steak). I don’t always have time for bone broths so this recipe starts with broth from the box. This recipe makes a very large pot of soup. Add some crusty bread and you have a easy meal. Enjoy!!

Winter Beef Vegetable Soup In a large stock pot:

3 TBSP olive oil 2 stalks of celery chopped 3 cloves of garlic, crushed 1 TBSP italian seasoning ¼ tsp. Nutmeg

1 medium onion chopped 2 carrots, sliced 2 Bay leaves ½ tsp. ground ginger

Add vegetables and herbs to oil and sweat on low heat for about 10 minutes.

Add: 2- 32 oz boxes of beef broth 1-32 oz box of vegetable broth Cover pot and simmer for 30 minutes until vegetables are very soft. Reduce heat to leave on low heat for another hour. Remove bay leaves and add 1-15 oz. can of fire roasted tomatoes. Use your immersion blender and blend this until smooth.

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