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Back To School With New Academies
–Photo by Carrie Emmons Emma and Anna ready for the first school bus ride of the year. Brick students went back to school September 6.
–Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn One of the projects completed over the summer was improvements to Brick High School’s parking lot. By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – The school district didn’t wait for the first day of school to involve high school students into the two new academies debuting this year, instead hosting the students in a three-day camp over the summer.
In addition, the teachers who will be teaching the two new STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) academies to high school freshmen this year met over June and August. The meetings helped “to talk about the
millennial learner and the way in which students learn today,” said Director of Curriculum Susan McNamara. With a focus on the next generation science standards and looking at the ways of linking (School - See Page 5)
September 11 Ceremonies To Remember Residents Who Died In Attacks
By Catherine Galioto OCEAN COUNTY – Though the towers of New York City were another state away, the impact was nonetheless felt incredibly close to home. More than a dozen local residents died in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, in the World Trade Center but also on United Flight 93. Many of their names can be found in local memorials to September 11. Some of the
men and women, ranging in ages from 26 to 70, were residents at the time, while others grew up or graduated here. Their names, compiled from archive news reports and September 11 sites, are reprinted here: Peter Paul Apollo, Waretown, World Trade Center, born 1974. John James Badagliacca, of Brick and Staten Island, World Trade Center, born 1966.
Brett T. Bailey of Brick, World Trade Center, born 1973. Evan Jay Baron, formerly of Long Beach Island, World Trade Center, born 1964. Christopher Seton Cramer of Manahawkin, World Trade Center, born 1967. John Robert Cruz of Jersey City, formerly of Lakewood, World Trade Center, born 1969. (Remember - See Page 5)
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September 10, 2016
Second Home Slated For Demolition
Photo By Judy Smestad-Nunn Queen Anne Road abandoned home. By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – The second in a long list of abandoned township homes has been named as the next to be demolished under the township’s abandoned properties ordinance. The Property Maintenance Board and the Township Council have approved the demolition of 8 Queen Anne Road, a waterfront home that has received multiple violations for the structure and bulkhead. A representative from the bank who owns the property attended a May 25 Property Maintenance Board meeting to say the bank would have a contract and/or a demolition permit filed within 30 days and a report or a permit to repair the bulkhead. But Mayor John Ducey said the 30 days came and went: “30 days later absolutely nothing was filed or provided for the structure or bulkhead, so we’re proceeding with securing bids so that can be addressed,” he said. “We’re not waiting around for banks or property owners to drag their feet on these abandoned properties; they need to come down or be fixed.” This second home comes on the heels of the approved demolition of 126 South Beverly Drive, a home off Herbertsville Road that has holes in the roof, rampant mold inside and an overgrown yard. In order to address the vacant and abandoned properties in Brick, the governing body has approved the adoption and publication of an abandoned properties list which is the first step for the township to “systematically address problems in our town caused by vacant and abandoned property,” Ducey said. (Demolition - See Page 6)
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the different domains of science, there was also an emphasis on group problem solving, McNamara said at the August 25 Board of Education Meeting. “They’re focused on cross-curricular projects, and while they will do individual problem-based learning within their specific content area, they’ve selected a par ticular problem-based lear ning project to go across the curriculum and they’ll be looking to reduce the carbon footprint,” McNamara said. As the STEM students move through the school year with their project they should be making “many exciting presentations” that could include inviting the community, she added. The students from the f irst STEM academies also met over the summer
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Robert P. Devitt Jr. of Plainsboro, a 1983 graduate of Brick Township High School Michael David Diehl of Brick, World Trade Center, born 1953. Patrick Joseph Driscoll of Point Pleasant Beach, United Flight 93, born 1930. Pat r icia M. Fagan of Toms River, World Trade Center, born 1946. Joh n Roger Fisher of Beachwood,
The Brick Times, September 10, 2016, Page 5 to attend a three-day camp at Brick High School with all the STEM teachers present. On the f irst day, the students and teachers did team building exercises, such as the lower course for ropes in the gym, and students “were amazed” at the way in which participating in this activity taught them many things in terms of team building, risk-taking and trusting their peers, McNamara said. Over the next two days the students and teachers did a number of activities that spoke to the problem-based learning they’d be doing th roughout the school year, and they solved problems together while working as teams, she said. “All the students felt that it was a worthwhile experience and are lobbying for us to have a longer STEM camp next year, they enjoyed it that much,
and felt they really gained a great deal from it,” she said. Students for the academies were selected through an application process by a committee made up of guidance counselors, teachers and administrators, who chose a total of about 100 high-performing students for the two high schools. The group par ticipated in Google Classroom where they have been able to continue to collaborate since the camp closed, and they would continue to work on their project and would have a presentation ready to present to the board, she said. Google Classroom is a blended learning platform for schools that aim to si mplif y creat i ng, d ist r ibut i ng a nd grading assignments in a paperless way. Board member Victoria Pakula said the STEM learning would be adding
social studies and English /language arts components so that students would have “a heightened knowledge and ability to problem-solve with many pieces of relevant information.” Dist rict teachers had professional development days on September 1 and 2, and when the teaching staff was solicited as to what they would like t raining on dur ing those days their overwhelming response was that they wanted more inst r uction on Google Classroom, Pakula said. “I think that indicates how much further our teachers are being challenged and meeting the challenge into this next century of instruction and problem-based learning for our students,” she said during the meeting. The next Board of Education meeting is September 29 at 7 p.m. in the Brick High School Auditorium.
World Trade Center, born 1955. Harvey J. Gardner III of Lakewood, World Trade Center, born 1966. William H. Kelly Jr. of Long Beach Township, World Trade Center, born 1971. Rober t Clinton “Bob” Kennedy of Toms River, World Trade Center, born 1948. Joseph Mangano of Jackson, World Trade Center, born 1948. Fred V. Marrone of Lakewood, World Trade Center, born 1938.
Edward K. Oliver of Jackson, World Trade Center, born 1970. Jon A. Perconti Jr. of Brick, World Trade Center, born 1969. Susan M. Pollio of Beach Haven, World Trade Center, born 1956. James Sands Jr. of Brick, World Trade Center, born 1962. Raphael “Ralph” Scorca of Beachwood, World Trade Center, born 1940.
Thomas Joseph Sgroi of Brick, World Trade Center, born 1956. Catherine Smith of Long Beach Township/Manahawkin, World Trade Center, born 1957. Christopher M. Traina of Brick, World Trade Center, born 1976. To find the location of their names on the 9/11 Memorial, New York City, visit 911memorial.org.
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At one time there were about 300 abandoned properties on the list, but that number is now down to 163, he said. Once the list is published, the property owner would be notified and the property would be scheduled for code enforcement compliance; a failure to comply would result in fines, he said. The mayor said that the administration’s goal is to remove as many of these properties as possible from the registry, whether by rehabilitation, property sale, or by a new occupancy. “Here’s the special part: we can also process a special tax lien sale where contractors bid on the homes to foreclose and renovate them, and through the process the township would set controls that only expert contractors would be hired and meet obligations,” Ducey said.
The township could stipulate that construction has to begin by a specific time (Ducey said he would recommend 60 days), and with the adoption of the abandoned properties list, foreclosure time would be shortened to about six months. The average foreclosure time in New Jersey is about three years, he said. “The property list IS the foreclosure notice, so 163 homeowners will be on notice,” he said. That’s tr ue, said Township Attorney Kevin Starkey. W hen a proper ty is named on the abandoned properties list, the right to foreclose starts immediately and the township would then have the right to go onto the property to undertake efforts to secure and maintain it. The township would have the option to partner with a qualified contractor, who would be authorized (after a court hearing) to take possession of the property
and renovate it. “These are avenues that were not available before the list,” Starkey said. “It gives a lot of tools to the township.” The definition of abandoned property is any property that has not been legally occupied for a period of six months and meets one other of four criteria: The property is in need of rehabilitation and none has taken place in the last six months; Construction was started and stopped for at least six months; One quarter property tax payment is delinquent; The property is considered a nuisance by the township construction official. There are exceptions for seasonal property owners and a formal process for any property owner who appeals, Ducey said. “The adoption of this list puts the town in the driver’s seat now and lets us be
more aggressive and force change a lot faster than we could in the past,” he said. “It tells these property owners and the banks that we are not willing to wait years and years for these properties to be maintained and shows the residents who live next door to these abandoned properties that it is definitely not acceptable.” Meanwhile, the demolition date for 126 South Beverly Drive is scheduled for September 26, said Township Business Administrator Joanne Bergin. “In accordance with state statutes, we are required to provide one final notice to the property owners and a chance to be heard,” wrote Bergin in an email. “The notice has been sent and a hearing will be scheduled at the September 14 Property Maintenance Board meeting, should they choose to be heard.” The next council meeting will be on September 20 at 7 p.m.
LRRC Focuses On Immunizations At Safety Fair
LAKEWOOD – As part of its annual Immunization Awareness campaign sponsored by the CDC (Center for Disease Control), representatives of the Lakewood Resource and Referral Center (recently gave out more than 1,500 band-aid dispensers and 2,000 custom designed immunization stickers to attendees at the 13th annual Bnos Yaakov Safety Fair, sponsored by Bnos Yaakov Elementary School, Kent Road. There
were about 5,000 children and adults that attended the Safety Fair. At the fair, 31 people requested that the LRRC contact them for further immunization support. Mayer Hoberman, executive director of social services, said, “Up-to-date vaccinations are essential to the good health of every family member. Many diseases, such as measles, mumps and whooping
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Editorial 15 Years, Never Forgotten This September 11 marks 15 years since the tragedy toppled towers and shook the nation, killing nearly 3,000 and injuring thousands others that day in New York City, Washington D.C. and Pennsylvania. Ocean County lost 19 of its residents in the attacks. In the immediate months after these deadly tragedies, residents clamored to find American flags and showed their patriotism in countless small and large ways. We pledged to Never Forget. We hung patriotic signs, supported or organized charity events for the victims. Our local emergency responders were among those who aided in rescue and clean-up. Others enlisted in military service in the War Against Terror, signing up to make the ultimate sacrifice. As months turned into years, the nation was no less removed from the impact of September 11th, whether the impact to the global economy or national security. The pieces of steel from the World Trade Center became local memorials found in the lobbies, vestibules and public gathering spaces of nearly every town. Those spots and others, such as the “Angel in
Anguish” sculpture at Windward Beach in Brick, each year host the commemoration and memorial observances that are held on the anniversary of the tragedy. In 2010, an area outside the Ocean County Freeholders building where several war memorials are installed, grew to include the installation of a piece of a steel girder from the World Trade Center which was added to the monument, laid upon a black base. The inscription reads: “World Trade Center Steel, presented to the citizens of Ocean County on the 10th anniversary of the attacks of September 11, 2001. With a heavy heart, America will forever remember.” Six more years have gone by since that inscription was made. Do we still remember as we did then, or 15 years ago? Remembering in your heart and with action can take so many forms. Wave the flag, attend a remembrance ceremony, help advocate for legislation that would help victims by contacting your legislators, or simply reflect on the fabric of the nation that has been woven along those 15 years. Now – and any day – is still a moment to Never Forget.
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Letters To The Editor The “Loose Cannon” Candidate During his campaign Donald Trump has had plenty of chances to do (or say) stupid things and he’s taken full advantage of his opportunities. Here’s a man that said if elected president, he will deport twelve million aliens, punish women for having abortions, and will keep Juan, Jose and Carmelita out of the U.S. by building a wall on our southern border. I recall the French built a wall to keep the Germans out in WW II – how’d that work out? When is someone going to explain to Donald that ignorance is not virtue? More often than not, his prejudice clouds and darkens every sentence, every paragraph of his rhetoric. With Mr. Trump, it’s always winter but never Christmas. You’d think by now even those with limited intellectual resources would be able to connect the dots. Not only does the “loose cannon” candidate becoming president scare the bejesus out of most rational human beings, some Republicans harbor a suspicion that Trump is really a RINO! To the far-right crowd, that’s worse than being HIV -positive, a homosexual or a practicing Muslim with a black wife with a union card on welfare. To paraphrase the late H.L. Mencken, on some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach
their heart’s desire at last and the White House will be adorned by a downright insufferable dullard. When you look at the alternative, however, is the other choice really any better? Borden Applegate Jackson
Draft Dodging And Lies I am an 89 year old (almost 90) U.S. Navy veteran of W W I I who proud ly served in the South Pacific, along with many, many others. We had no draft dodgers in our crew. Bill Clinton is a draft-dodger (Vietnam era) who on August 8, 1974, in speaking of President Nixon said: “Any president who lies to the American public should resign.” Bill Clinton lied and did not resign, but married Hillary Rodham Clinton, the lying and very untrustworthy person running for President of the United States. They match very well and Democrats support these lying cowards. I’m glad we did not have a Draf t-Dodging Commander in Chief during W W I I, a nd t hose t h at support Hillary the liar, should not thank veterans for their service, because they would be hypocritical liars, just like Bill and Hillary. Veterans and draft dodgers don’t match. Yet veterans served to protect draft dodgers. Thomas Little Whiting
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A Boon To The State? More Like A Looming Disaster Trenton politicians are busy making the case for why New Jersey residents should vote this fall to allow casino expansion into North Jersey. One thing they are leaving out of their pitch is how these casinos would create a traffic disaster at a time when our state simply cannot handle it. If the most optimistic reports are to be believed, casinos in North Jersey would bring tens of thousands of people each day. One of the proposed locations for a casino is the Meadowlands – already one of the most congested areas for traffic in the country – where visitors would share the road with Giants and Jets fans in the fall and concertgoers throughout the year. This could be a deadly combination considering that a 2010 study found “a strong link between the presence of a casino in a county and the number of alcohol-related traffic accidents.” For any of us that have to make the trip up to New York City every day, we know that means longer commute times and less time with our families. So even though they can’t build a casino in Ocean County, we will still feel the impact from the increase in traffic up north. The American Dream, of course, should do nothing to ease concerns. Billed as one of the largest entertainment complexes in the U.S., construction broke ground in 2004. But traffic delays caused by the development became so bad that in 2012 the Jets and Giants filed a lawsuit against its developer, and today, nearly 12 years later, the site remains under construction, underscoring just how unpredictable massive projects like this can be. People coming to a casino in the Meadowlands would also be crowded onto the already-clogged New Jersey
Turnpike and Route 17, as well as Route 3 – one of the main feeders of the more than 100,000 cars that go through the Lincoln Tunnel every day. The expanded traffic will cause highways, already in poor repair, to endure further wear-andtear, leading to even more congestion and more traffic issues for New Jersey commuters. And yet perhaps the most troubling part of this situation is the state of New Jersey’s Transportation Trust Fund, which ordinarily would be called upon to repair such roads. Currently, the fund is nearly depleted, and with the five-year funding program expiring this summer, Governor Christie recently declared a state of emergency, proclaiming that all “nonessential transportation projects” would be delayed. Proponents of expansion contend the traffic issues these casinos would bring would be handled accordingly. But similar claims were made prior to the Super Bowl – the last time major transportation worries were expressed – and that night ended with more than 30,000 fans facing hourslong delays on public transportation, chanting “Jersey Sucks.” To avoid similar outcomes in the future, New Jersey voters should reject the ballot initiative expanding casino gambling this fall. Doing so will allow Trenton to focus on solving the traffic problems we already have. Stu Weiser Jackson
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- By Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari
Drivers Cautioned To Watch For Children As Buses And Walkers Gear Up For Back To School
OCEA N COU N T Y – Fleets of school buses are back on the road as Ocean County’s schools are in session again. “Each September we remind motorists to be cautious of not only school buses loading and unloading children, but also of the thousands of children that walk and bicycle to school,” said Ocean County Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari. “Whether students take the bus, walk, ride a bicycle or are driven to school by their parents, there are safety rules ev-
eryone must follow,” he said. But safe driving begins before the car even reaches the street, he said. “Even while backing out of your driveway you may encounter inattentive students walking or biking to school,” Vicari, a lifelong educator, said. Drivers must also be extra alert for lower speed limits near schools. “Crossing guards will be protecting children, but it’s up to all of us as drivers to slow down and watch for kids in the roadway,”
Vicari said. When approaching any intersection, pedestrian crossing or school zone, be alert, cover the brake and be ready to stop. “Take a hard look,” Vicari said. “Look, and then look again, for the child hidden by parked cars, shrubbery or high grass, trees, or poles. Even mailboxes can obscure a child, if only for a moment.” Watch for the “darting child” who runs into the roadway chasing a ball or some other object, he said. He also urged students
to use extra caution and carefully check for any moving traffic when they exit a school bus. “Never trust a vehicle to stop just because the bus is flashing its red warning lights. Always look both ways before crossing the street after stepping out of the school bus,” Vicari said. Ocean County Freeholder Director John P. Kelly, reminded drivers that they must stop for school buses load i ng a nd u n load i ng children. “State law requires driv-
ers to stop at least 25 feet f rom a stopped school bus with its red lig hts f lashing,” he said. “If a driver does not stop, the bus driver will report your license plate number and a summons will be mailed to the offending driver.” Kelly, who is also Director of Law and Public Safety, said children walking to school should always follow the same route and avoid short cuts. “Parents should walk with their children at least once at the start of school so they know the route and
Freeholder Joseph Vicari approximately how long it takes to travel to and from school,” he said. For children who ride their bikes to school, state law requires anyone under the age of 17 to wear an approved safety helmet while on a bike, Kelly said. Kelly also asked that both children and motorists pay attention to their surroundings and not be distracted by cell phones while driving or walking.
OC Asks For Release Of 911 System & Emergency Response Fees OCEAN COUNTY – With more than 320,000 calls answered annually by Ocean County’s Sheriff Department 911 public safety dispatchers, officials are calling upon the state to release funds collected since 2009 from telecommunication surcharges earmarked for the 911 service. “Since 2009, the state of New Jersey has failed to provide funding for eligible expenses to local 911 centers operated by counties and municipalities across the state,” said Ocean County Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy. “Instead, this funding has been diverted for ineligible expenses such as funding for the state’s Department of Law and Public Safety.” “These funds should be coming back to the counties where they can be used for technology upgrades and staffing,” Mastronardy said. “911 is a key service to our citizens. In many instances it is a crucial lifeline. The state should be investing in it as outlined by federal regulations.” Ocean County Freeholder Director John P. Kelly, who serves as director of Law and Public Safety, noted the county has consistently
provided funds to upgrade the 911 dispatch center. “The Board of Freeholders is well aware of how important this service is to the residents of Ocean County,” Kelly said. “These funds would be a big help in making certain our residents are well served.” Ocean County’s emergency dispatching 911 operations were relocated in 2013 into a new home with room to meet future needs of the county and state-of-the-art equipment. “Despite the lack of funding from the state, this board and our sheriff all recognize the great importance of this service and continue to make the necessary investments to keep pace with technology while the state redirects the money earmarked especially for this elsewhere,” Kelly said. With its continued population growth in Ocean County along with its ongoing popularity in warm weather doubling its population, the county continues to update and enhance the operations of this vital service. Work on expanding the 911 dispatching center, which moved to an existing warehouse on Chestnut Street,
got under way in late 2012 and the expansion completed in 2013, provided over 16,000 square feet for a new enlarged 911 center. The expanded call center has 13 state-of-the-art police and 13 fire dispatch consoles and a total of 25 stations. The new center was built with an eye toward more population growth. Under the plan, the county has the ability to further expand by at least 25 percent. “We provided new consoles and recently had all new dispatch software installed,” Kelly said. In addition, Sheriff Mastronardy installed a new digital switch allowing for text messages to 911. “We took care of it because it’s important to public safety in our county; yet, the state again has failed to provide the funding.” Kelly said. He noted the steps taken by the county are part of the first phase of improvements to the service. The 911 operation, which is overseen by the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department, with the ongoing support of the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders, dispatches for 40 fire departments, 32 emergency
first aid squads and 12 police agencies in the county. According to county officials, New Jersey annually collects from consumers about $120 million in telecommunication surcharges and deposits the money into the 911 System and Emergency Trust Fund. “The state of New Jersey
has collected over $1.25 billion in fees since 2006 with only 11 percent of the money being spent on eligible expenses,” Mastronardy said. Mastronardy’s request to the freeholders to pass a resolution asking the Governor and State Legislature properly allocate 911 System and Emergency Trust Fund
Account monies to county and municipal 911 centers as required under federal law was approved. “The state should comply with federal law and restore this money so it can be used to operate, maintain and construct effective, efficient and contemporary 911 systems,” Kelly said.
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Berkeley Hopes Beach Project Will Restore IBSP Dunes
By Catherine Galioto BERKELEY – Saying the wash over of the dunes contributed significantly to Superstorm Sandy damage on its mainland, township officials continue to advocate for rebuilding the dune system at Island Beach State Park. Berkeley officials said the South Seaside Park section of Island Beach State Park should have its dunes restored to at least the pre-Sandy heights. The Army Corps of Engineers dune replenishment and beach widening project is underway in Long Beach Island, but was stalled on the barrier island from Manasquan Inlet to IBSP in part from a battle over easements needed. The IBSP portion is not included for dune replenishment. “We understand that Island Beach State Park won’t be included in the dune replenishment project, but at the very least Island Beach State Park needs to have restoration to pre-Sandy conditions,” said Mayor Carmen Amato. Elsewhere for this section of the barrier island, the dune and beach replenishment project is finally moving forward. In June, the State secured the remaining easements needed to start the project in Ocean County.
Bids could be issued as early as this fall, with work expected to begin in early 2017. The federal project will widen beaches to about 150 feet and build dunes 22 feet high from Manasquan Inlet to Island Beach State Park. The dunes will be reshaped and maintained approximately every three years with additional sand added over the next 50 years. The dune heights in areas of IBSP are left as-is since Sandy, while elsewhere towns have used emergency sand to temporarily build up the dunes. The state parks system and Department of Environmental Protection have not done that for IBSP, local officials said, and Mayor Carmen Amato said it leaves Berkeley vulnerable. The current plans for dune replenishment stop short on IBSP, Amato said. Local officials said they provided state representatives photos showing conditions now, just after Sandy, and before the storm, to establish dune heights for the areas in question. Amato said that he and other local representatives, such as the township’s waterways committee, arranged a brief meeting with the state DEP to discuss this and other issues, but that it has been hard to move the dial to open up the project for dune replenishment there.
Northern Ocean Habitat For Humanity Hosts Family Fun Walk OCEAN COUNTY – Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity will host its first annual family fun walk, Walk to Build, on September 10, in conjunction with Lavallette Founder’s Day. Walkers will gather at Dover Avenue on the Lavallette boardwalk for a 3 mile walk to raise awareness and funds for affordable housing efforts in northern Ocean County. The Lavallette Founder’s Day celebration will follow on Bay Boulevard and Philadelphia Avenue from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Participants can register online at nohfh.com for $20, or the day of the event for $25. Event day registration will begin at 9 a.m. with the walk beginning promptly at 10 a.m. Proceeds will benefit those in need of safe, affordable housing in northern Ocean County.
Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit housing ministry that brings people together to build homes, communities and hope in northern Ocean County. To date, the Northern Ocean County affiliate has completed 16 new homes, 60 Hurricane Sandy critical home repairs and over 120 home repairs through its ‘A Brush with Kindness’ program. Currently, they are constructing two new affordable homes in Berkeley Township and Toms River on donated lots from Mayor Carmen Amato and Mayor Tom Kelaher. For more information and to find out how to get involved, ‘like’ Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity on Facebook, visit Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity at nohfh.com or call 732-228-7962.
Pump-Out Boats Available On Barnegat Bay
OCEAN COUNTY – The pump-out boats can be contacted on Marine VHF radio channel 9 or by calling the captains directly on dedicated cell phones.
The Bay Saver can be reached at 732-7795876, and the Bay Defender can be reached at 732-644-4124. The pump-out service is provided free of charge.
Dog Fest
BRICK – The Brick Rotary Club will hold its 7th annual Dog Fest on September 18 at Windward Beach Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dog Fest is a fun day filled with dog contests,
canine demonstrations, prizes, vendors, food and music. For more information, call 732-451-1185 or visit brickrotary.com.
All Saints To Host Flea Market
LAKEWOOD – All Saints Episcopal Church is hosting a flea market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on September 17, at 213 Madison Ave. Tables inside are available for $15, space
outside for $10. For more information, contact Marie at 732408-1336. Rain date is scheduled for September 24.
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Christie Sets Aside $42M To Sandy-Impacted Towns
By Catherine Galioto TOMS RIVER – The state is funneling $42 million in funding to towns impacted by Superstorm Sandy, through the FEMA Non-Federal Cost Share (“Match”) Program, Gov. Chris Christie announced at East Dover Fire House August 26. Christie came to the firehouse, one of several in Toms River that saw its apparatus and facilities impacted by Sandy, to make the announcement that local towns would now be eligible for this funding. Toms River, one of the hardest hit towns among the nine counties the new funding is available for, saw a $2 billion loss in ratables destroyed by the storm. A share of $42 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Disaster Recovery funds will be set aside to cover the 10 percent portion towns were not reimbursed from FEMA. Local governments have until October 18 to apply. Officials said Toms River could be eligible from $2 million reimbursement through this state program. “Following Superstorm Sandy, communities
faced tremendous rebuilding, emergency protective and resiliency costs, and even though FEMA paid 90 percent of the cost, the 10 percent local portion was close to or exceeded $1 million for some municipalities, resulting in a financial burden for local governments and their taxpayers,” said Governor Christie. “Rather than see property taxes increase in these hard hit communities, the State is stepping in to cover these costs through this newly expanded Match Program.” The money can reimburse for Sandy-related activities as debris removal and emergency protective measures, including search and rescue, demolition of structures, sandbag levees, emergency pumping and emergency sheltering. Previously, the Match Program funded state projects, such as paying to repair state roads damaged by Sandy, or for the Department of Environmental Protection or State Police efforts. Christie said that with enough Match Program funding reserved for State agency
projects, local projects can now join the program and seek reimbursement. The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, which administers CDBG Disaster Recovery funding for the state, is now accepting applications for the funding from local governments. “We are proud to make Match Program funding available and to continue being a resource that Sandy-impacted communities can rely on until they are fully recovered,” said DCA Commissioner Charles A. Richman. At the East Dover Fire House visit, Christie spoke to a crowd of state and local officials, reporters and Toms River residents and fire personnel, with the apparatus bay converted into a press conference for the event, a fire truck positioned behind the governor’s lectern. The fire house had to temporarily operate out of High School East in the immediate hours after the storm, since its firehouse was among areas flooded in East Dover and Fischer Boulevard. Mayor Tom Kelaher helped to introduce the governor, saying that Toms River, in particu-
lar Ortley Beach, saw destruction from Sandy that totaled $2 billion loss in ratables that Business Administrator Paul Shives said continues to impact the financing of the town’s budget into 2017. It’s also impacted Toms River Regional School District, who cut 15 positions to close up its funding shortfall. Christie said the State is prepared to fully fund the 10-percent portion for all projects that are deemed eligible for the Match Program. Potentially 405 local government entities may be eligible for reimbursement of their 10 percent cost share for potentially 1,055 Sandy recovery projects. If all eligible local government entities submit applications for all eligible projects, total funding for the Match Program would be approximately $42 million. Local governments must submit their applications to DCA’s Sandy Recovery Division by October 18, with appropriate documentation, in order to be considered for Match Program funds. Applications are available on the Sandy Recovery Program’s website at renewjerseystronger.org/communities.
AARP To Hold Meetings POINT PLEASANT – The Point Pleasant chapter of AARP would like to invite you to join its meetings. The chapter meets on the second Monday of the month at The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 708 Ocean Road (Route 88) in the lower level. The meetings start at 1 p.m. Arrive a little early to enjoy coffee, tea and cookies. The first meeting will be September 12. For more information, call Ethel at 732-785-3347.
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Brick Memorial Awarded A Special Health Grant
BRICK – Sustainable Jersey for Schools representatives announced that Brick Township Memorial High School has been awarded a Sustainable Jersey for Schools Small Grant. Brick Township Memorial High School is one of 30 schools in New Jersey to receive a Sustainable Jersey for Schools Small Grant funded by the New Jersey Department of Health in this funding cycle. This grant will support a new program at Brick Township Memorial High School called BE FIT! BE FIT! will promote and encourage a fit and healthy environment for both students and staff. Giving the school an opportunity to improve personal fitness and assist in offering additional fitness electives that utilizes technology based equipment. In addition, this grant will also give faculty and staff an opportunity to use the equipment before and after school further encouraging a healthy atmosphere. The coordinators of BE FIT, Dani e l O ’ C o n e , Ta r a C o o p e r a n d K e i t h Farr initiated the grant application with the commitment of improving the fitness and health of the building. “The school has been placing an emphasis
on fitness not just in physical education class, but throughout the school. With the Sustainable Jersey Grant we can expand and continue to encourage lifelong fitness,” said Dr. Richard Caldes, Principal of BTMHS. He also praised the initiative and commitment that the BE FIT! coordinators have for the students and staff of BTMHS. Currently, 207 districts and 516 schools have registered to work toward Sustainable Jersey for Schools certification. “Sustainable schools are healthy schools, and schools that promote health and well-being will see benefits,” said Donna Drewes, who co-directs Sustainable Jersey with Randall Solomon. “These grants funded by the New Jersey Department of Health will support schools as they tackle important health and wellness actions.” The New Jersey Department of Health is funding the grants through its Maternal and Child Health Services Title V Block Grant. Technical assistance to grant recipients will be provided by three of the Department of Health’s regional partners: AtlantiCare (south), EmPoWER Somerset (central) and The Center for Prevention and Counseling (north).
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Bay Head Man Named To Sailing Hall Of Fame
BAY HEAD – Among the nine inductees to this year’s Barnegat Bay Sailing Hall of Fame is Dr. William W. “Bill” Fortenbaugh of Bay Head Yacht Club. Racing on Barnegat Bay for over 60 years, Bill Fortenbaugh began sailing Duckboats at BHYC in 1944 at the age of 8. Since then he has won 16 Barnegat Bay Yacht Racing Association championships in five classes spanning 50 years. Fortenbaugh won his first championship in B Sneakboxes (1950) then another in A Sneaks, five in G Sloops, five in A-Cats, one in Blue Jays, and two in M Scows. He was the youngest winner ever of the O.G. Dale Memorial Trophy (1954) at the age of 18. The crowning achievement of his years on the Bay were an unprecedented seven consecutive Bay championships (1994-2000) in his A-Cat Ghost, which he built at Beaton’s Boatyard in 1994. Fortenbaugh won the Barclay Trophy team races and was runner up at the Sears Cup Finals on Lake Erie. He served as Chairman of BHYC Junior Sailing for seven years and introduced inter-club sailing. The 6th Barnegat Bay Sailing Hall of Fame
Induction Ceremony is on October 1, at 6 p.m., in the Health and Human Performance Center, on Ocean County College’s Main Campus, Toms River. Proceeds will be used to support the Ocean County College Sailing program. The Barnegat Bay Sailing Hall of Fame promotes and preserves the area’s maritime heritage by recognizing individuals whose accomplishments on the water and/or on shore have significantly enhanced Barnegat Bay’s maritime character and strengthened its status as a maritime center. Organized in 2004, the Barnegat Bay Sailing Hall of Fame recognizes not only sailors with ties to Barnegat Bay, but those who have achieved excellence in the sport of sailing and/ or contributed to the sport in some extraordinary manner. The nine inductees are Robert “Bob” Adams, F. Thompson Brooks, John and Gretchen Coyle, Dr. William W. “Bill” Fortenbaugh, Nelson H. Hartranft, Erik Johnson, Terry Kempton and Paul N. Smith. Tickets for the Barnegat Bay Sailing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony are $75. For information, call Ocean County College’s Office of Student Life at 732-255-0348.
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Rutgers Master Gardeners Donate Produce To Local Charities
OCEAN COUNTY – The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Ocean County volunteers (RMGOC), in conjunction with the Farmers Against Hunger organization, pick the “imperfect” produce grown during the local farmers’ growing season. Farmers Against Hunger advertises when the produce is ready to be gathered by RMGOC volunteers, who then come out to gather, clean and then donate the produce to local organizations, such as Catholic Charities, Peoples Pantry, Visitation Relief Center and various church soup kitchens and local food banks.
The RMGOC also runs a garden in which produce is grown, harvested and donated to local food banks and charities. This garden is under the chair of Noreen Baris, Kathy D’Antonio, Rick Marine and Sue Priolo. These chairs also organize the pickings with Farmers Against Hunger. Last year, RMGOC harvested, gleaned and distributed over 9,000 pounds of produce such as corn, cucumbers, eggplant, apples, butternut squash, cheese pumpkins, sweet potatoes, white potatoes and cabbage to local Ocean County food banks.
Six Flags Job Fair
JACKSON – Six Flags Great Adventure will host a job fair on September 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with on-the-spot interviews in the Employment Center. The world’s largest theme park is hiring smiling faces for four seasons of thrills. Positions are available for fall’s Fright Fest and winter’s Holiday
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Ocean County Library Foundation To Host Art Show And Sale
OCEAN COUNTY – More than 15 professional artists will display a sampling of their finest work during the Ocean County Library Foundation’s Art Show and Sale on September 17 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library, 301 Chambers Bridge Road, Brick. “Art Renews the Spirit of the Jersey Shore” will feature artwork from a variety of mediums, including watercolor, oil, sculpture,
photography and glass. All artwork displayed will be available for sale. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served during the event. Tickets may be purchased for $25 per person, in advance by visiting the Ocean County Library’s website at theoceancountylibrary. org or by calling Harry Applegate at 732914-5407. Registration ends on September 17 but tickets can be purchased at the event.
Checks and credit cards are accepted for tickets online and artwork on the night of the sale. Ocean County Library Foundation Chairperson Mary O. Malagiere said the Foundation has been supporting special programs without spending tax dollars since the Foundation’s inception in 2001. The Foundation assists the Ocean County Library by funding events, programs, and activities that further
the mission of the library system for the benefit of all residents of Ocean County. The Ocean County Library Foundation donated $110,000 toward the interior renovation of the Brick Branch which had its grand reopening on October 27, 2012, just two days before Superstorm Sandy hit Ocean County on October 29, 2012. “We are grateful to the Ocean County Library Foundation for its support of the Brick Branch as well as its support of the entire Ocean County Library system,” Ocean County Library Director Susan Quinn said. “Our Library Foundation is proud to support our Ocean County library system and bring this great event to our Brick Branch. This is a great opportunity to celebrate our visual artists, our library, and the people who live in our beautiful communities,” Malagiere said.
Antique Automobile Show Coming To Toms River
OCEAN COUNTY – Rose Garden Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and The Ocean County Vintage Automobile Club will host the 11th annual Antique Automobile Show on September 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Rose Garden, 1579 Old Freehold Road, Toms River. Music will be provided by The Cameos. There will be refreshments, prizes for the kids, crafts and more. Bring a lawn chair. For more information, call Kevin at 732-505-4477 or e-mail KBActivities@aol.com.
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Be Prepared For Hurricane Season
OCEAN COUNTY – “Hopefully, we will never see the devastating effects of a storm like Sandy again, but even hurricanes that pack much less of a punch, can cause devastation very quickly,” stated Ocean County Freeholder Deputy Director Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. “It is important that our residents know what to
do before, during, and after a hurricane.” Daniel Regenye, Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) Public Health Coordinator, offered these basic preparedness tips: You and your family should know where to go and if you need to evacuate you should know your evacuation routes to take and have a plan for where you can stay. Put together a disaster supply kit, in-
cluding a flashlight, batteries, cash, firstaid supplies, and copies of your critical information if you need to evacuate. If you are not in an area that is advised to evacuate and you decide to stay in your home, plan for adequate supplies in case you lose power and water for several days and you are not able to leave due to flooding or blocked roads.
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You wake up at 4 a.m. feeling tired, but wired and you keep twirling some person or event in your head, never going back to sleep. Something bad is going to happen today and you just k now it! Your chest pounds and you feel dread when you think about going to that event or speaking to a certain someone. These are the symptoms of anxiety, and some of you live with this every day, several times a day. Ruminating in a state of fear, panic or anxiety can cause other symptoms in your body that over time, wear your adrenals out and lead to severe insomnia, depression and high blood pressure. Stress can also cause ulcers. There’s a difference between an anxiety or panic attack and generalized anxiety disorder or GAD. The difference is one is finite and quick and the other is constant. GAD sufferers often expect the worse, when there’s no real reason for concern or they may fret about health, money, family or work issues. When you find that these intrusive thoughts are occupying much of your day, it’s time to do something about it. As a pharmacist, I bet you think that I’m going to recommend a tranquilizer, but I’m not. That is the worst, possibly thing you could do and I rarely recommend drug treatment for this. In fact, I hold the opposite belief. I actually want you to consider the fact that a medication you take is causing the anxiety and changes in your mood. For almost 7 million folks with GAD, it’s
very possible that most of them are taking a medication that induces anxiety. Here’s the list of some of the worst possible offenders, you are going to be stunned. If you take any of these, speak to your doctor because you will need to find a suitable alternative or follow very careful tapering instructions. Stopping suddenly could be a disaster. Here goes: Tranquilizers. Shocker isn’t it?! The medicine you may be taking to relax can actually lead to anxiety and panic attacks. According to a 1995 study, it was known that in almost half the patients seeking advice for anxiety, panic and phobias, the cause was either alcohol or benzodiazepine drugs like clonazepam, alprazolam, lorazepam and others. The mechanism is complicated, but it’s due to a rebound arousal. Getting off these drugs is a nightmare, so I’d say don’t even start. Allergy medicines. It’s in the pseudoephedrine, which is a decongestant. This is a stimulant and can cause you to feel anxious. Sleeping medicine. It’s hard to believe but these drugs don’t put you into a restful, natural sleep. Oftentimes, they steal your REM sleep, and so over time you actually become sleep-deprived. Anxiety sets in. Asthma inhalers. The albuterol in these medications is the offender, it’s great to help open up breathing passageways, but it causes a person to feel stressed and hyperactive. For a more comprehensive list of medication categories that spark anxiety, sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen.com.
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OCEAN COUNTY – If you have a few minutes a week or even a few hours a month, Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey (CVCJ) needs you to help an elderly person living right in your neighborhood. CVCJ volunteers choose the assignments they are most comfortable doing in a time frame that fits their schedule, while staying close to home. Three evening orientations are scheduled to especially accommodate potential volunteers not available during the daytime hours. Sessions will be on September 14 at 7 p.m., Toms River Branch Library, 101 Washington St., Toms River; October 26 at 7 p.m. in the Brick Branch Library, 301 Chambers Bridge Road, Brick and November 2 at 7 p.m. at the Point Pleas-
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“Latino Americans” Documentary For Hispanic Heritage Month OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Librar y will present the award-winning PBS series “Latino Americans: 500 Years of Histor y” at the Lacey Branch, 10 East Lacey Rd in Forked River, ever y Monday f rom September 19 through October 24 at 7 p.m. “Latino Americans” is the fi rst major documentar y series for television to chronicle the history and experiences of Latinos. It documents the rich and varied history and experiences of Latino people who have helped shape
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JACKSON – The Orchards at Bartley Assisted Living will offer a special Alzheimer’s/Dementia presentation with keynote speaker Dr. Joshua Shua-Haim MD on September 22 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. The facility is located at 100 North County Line Road (CR 526) in Jackson. Dr. Shua-Haim will be speaking on memory loss problems in older adults. This is a free lecture presentation and seating is limited. You must RSVP. Light refreshments will be served. To RSVP, call the receptionist at 732-730-1700.
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BAYVILLE – Team Landon will hold a “Luau for Landon” at the VFW Post on Veterans Boulevard on September 24. This event is to help support Landon, an 18-month-old boy recently diagnosed with retinoblastoma, a rare cancer of the eye. Call 848-448-1006 for information.
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WHITING – The next meeting of the Thyroid Support Group will be held on September 19 at 10 a.m. The meetings are held to education, to support and to answer questions about thyroids. Meetings are held at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 180 Route 539, Whiting. Contact Stefanie with any questions at 732-350-2904.
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Plan for business continuity: Establish a clear plan for decision-making if the business owner is incapacitated. Ensure passwords as well as keys, alarm codes, phone forwarding, etc., are provided to trusted employees in the event of a disaster. Consider financial obligations you will have during interruption, such as payroll and debt service, and ensure a system is in place to pay bills electronically. Establish a social media presence for your business (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram or Twitter), and use the social media tools to communicated with your customers about your business’ status. Make sure your insurance is current: Review your insurance coverage with a n agent or you r i nsu ra nce center; specifically check the status of your business’s inter r uption insurance. If disaster occurs, you can file a business interruption insurance claim detailing lost income and steps required before the business can reopen. For insurance and tax purposes, be sure to maintain written and photographic inventories of all important materials and equipment – and store in a safety deposit box if possible. Consider installing an emergency generator: Power outages are commonplace during disasters, and they may last for several days. As a result, even businesses that are not severely damaged can suffer losses because of the interruption of normal operations or the loss of perishable stock. You can reduce these losses and speed the recovery process by installing an emergency generator in advance. Although we can’t prevent man-made or natural disasters, business owners can take proactive measures to minimize disruption and reduce loss so you can return to normal operations as soon as possible. Don Newman Director Of Small Business Advocacy NJ Business Action Center
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OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County residents can securely dispose of personal papers and documents through the county’s free Residential Document Shredding program. Residents are not required to register for this free program and can bring six boxes or bags each day. The program is for all paper documents and paper forms. Paperclips and staples do not have to be removed. Events will run their complete scheduled time or until the truck is full. The truck capacity is 8,000 pounds. The following is a list of dates, times and locations for the Residential Document Shredding Program:
September 10, Beachwood Municipal Complex, 1600 Pinewald Road, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. September 17, Seaside Heights Recycling Center, Bay Boulevard and Sherman Avenue, 9 to 11 a.m. September 24, Beach Haven Municipal Parking Lot, Taylor Avenue, 9 to 11 a.m. October 15, Point Pleasant Beach Public Works Yard, 301 Cooks Road, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. October 22, Jackson Township Municipal Building Lot, 95 West Veterans Highway, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information on the program, contact the Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management at 732-506-5047.
Ocean County Library To Open For Sunday Hours
OCEAN COU NTY – Three Ocean County Library branches will be open Sundays beginning September 11. The Toms River (101 Washington Street),
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OCEAN COUNTY – Barnabas Health Heart Center at Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus, a RWJBarnabas Health facility, will now be able to give patients a better picture of their heart with the recent addition of a 3D echocardiogram. By utilizing the state-of-the art ultrasound system and Live 3D Echo technology, cardiologists will be able to view the heart instantaneously, visualizing it from different perspectives and looking at the correlation between valves, chambers, and vessels to identify abnormalities – resulting in more complete and direct views when compared with 2D echocardiography. “This ultrasound system brings a new standard of care to our facility by providing greater diagnostic accuracy and accessibility. Physicians and staff members will now be able to quickly share high-quality images between facilities, making communication
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EMS Chief Starts Fundraiser To Bene�it Police Of�icers
SOUTH TOMS RIVER – Robert Krohn, EMS chief for the South Toms River Volunteer First Aid Squad, has started a fundraiser on gofundme.com to put a tourniquet in every Ocean County Law Enforcement Officer’s pocket as well as a Mutual Aid Trauma Kit in for as many police vehicles as possible. The trauma kit mounts to the head rest of the seat and officers are able to use them on themselves or toss them to a fellow officer who is bleeding out when they cannot get to them.
Money from this gofundme campaign will be distributed to South Toms River Volunteer First Aid and Rescue Squad, who is a registered 501(c)3, then the squad will purchase the kits and tourniquets and disperse them to Ocean County departments. Each trauma kit with headrest costs approximately $134 per kit. The tourniquets for the officers pockets, which can be used to stop deadly bleeding, costs approximately $30 per officer. To donate, visit gofundme.com/2f86hqk.
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OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation will be conducting a bus trip to New York City to explore Central Park and visit museums on September 29. The bus departs from the Beach Complex of Ocean County Park , 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood at 8 a.m. The approximate return time is 6:30 p.m. The fee of $35 includes motor coach transportation only. The bus will stop at the Museum Mile area of Manhattan, near the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Enjoy the day on your own visiting museums or exploring Central Park including the zoo.
Restaurants in the area include Tavern on the Green and the Boat House. The day is spent on your own, fee includes transportation only. You will receive a map and list of area attractions. To register, send a check made payable to the “County of Ocean” to: Ocean County Parks and Recreation, 1198 Bandon Road, Toms River, NJ 08753. Please provide name, address and daytime telephone number, along with program number when registering. (AB0309) For more information, visit oceancountyparks. org.
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Dear Joel, I have an issue that I haven’t been able to discuss with anyone else and decided to write to your column. About two years ago I was diagnosed with cancer. As you can imagine it was a frightening experience and all things considered I am doing well. I did undergo many forms of treatment which changed some of my sensations, gait and certainly outlook on life. The good news is that I have been cancer free. I am celebrating a new sense of health that I didn’t appreciate before this happened. Here is my problem. My husband was always a very physical man. Since my illness, I have no appetite for sex and fi nd him very insensitive. There has been a lot of tension in our home and I would like your opinion as to who is right and who is wrong. Answer: First of all thank you for writing. I must start by saying that although many people think that I am a physician. That is not the case. That being said, working in home health care for as long as I have, I hear
many personal stories. Your situation is not unique. There are many reasons why couples drift apart sexually, even when illness has not been an issue in the relationship. Your last sentence of “who is right in this situation” is an interesting one. I am less concerned about who is right and more concerned with helping you as there really isn’t a right or wrong. Although, I can’t be certain, my guess is that the two of you will not be able to work this out by yourselves. I suggest seeking a marriage counselor, sex therapist or other mental health professional. The answer may be right in front of you but neither of you knowing how to find it by yourselves. I wish you good health and truly hope that you can work through your differences Joel Write to joel@preferredcares.com. His radio show, “Preferred Company” airs on Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. on preferredradio. com and 1160 & 1310 WOBM-AM
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BUSINESS PROFILE By Robert D. Verderese Those who want an alternative to the talk show format need not look any further. Tune in to “Preferred Company” with Joel Markel, President and owner of “Preferred Home Health Care” and his co-host, M ar ianne Lev y, airing 8 to 10 a.m., Monday through Friday, on WOBM-AM (1160 and 1310). Chock-full of fun and friendly talk, along with game shows, trivia contests, nostalgia and celebrity inter views, “Preferred Company” is the perfect blend of good conversation and entertainment that is sure to please. While there are many dimensions to “ Pre ferred Company,” the one that listeners are immediately struck by is the wonderful chemistry between Joel and Marianne: “It’s like we can read each other’s minds,” Marianne says. Moreover, when you li ste n to “ Pr efe r r e d C o m p a ny,” you cannot miss the spec i a l c o nn e c tion that Joel and Marianne have: “ There really is a comfort and lightness between us that allows us to bring out the best in one another,” Joel adds. So what is it besides “good chemistry” between Joel and Marianne that makes “Preferred Company” stand out from the crowd? Well, for starters, the show’s format is almost entirely unscripted: “ We don’t know what we’re going to talk about five minutes before the show goes on the air,” Marianne
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admits. For some in the radio business, the idea to do a show with no script would be a frightening prospect, but at “Preferred Company,” it is the only way to do a radio show. For instance, Joel desc r ibes the unique ness of the show in the following way: “What makes our show special is how natural the format is—it’s like we’re having coffee with you at a restaurant where any subject can be discussed at any time.” To be sure, “Preferred Company” distinguishes itself from many radio shows in that it is consistently interactive by way of phone calls and emails. Unlike many other talk shows that rarely, if ever, take phone calls or respond to emails, “Preferred Company” considers interacting with their audience as an essential part of the program. Referring to their listeners as “Lis-
pr efer r edr ad i o.c o m. Click on and download an App to listen to a live or previously recorded program, or play a 24 -hour-a- day bingo game, or even get a tasty recipe. Listeners can also connect with “Preferred Company ” by downloading an App called “ R a di o p u p” to t h e i r smartphones. People f rom all around the world listen to Joel and Marianne via this App: “We love “Radiopup” and how it allows us to connect with people from all types of backgrounds. It really gives our show another level of c onnectivit y — it ’s wonderful!” says Marianne. Speaking of wonderful, let’s not forget about Joel’s lovable puppy Oliver and Marianne’s “favorite,” Norman: “I love dogs and love to share dog stories with our listeners,” says Marianne. Discussing everything from the smar test
tener Friends,” it is not unusual for Joel and Marianne to talk about their families with their listeners and vice versa: “Our show is very much a family affair,” Joel explains. Further, Joel and Marianne welcome their family-of-listeners to the show ’s website,
and most popular dog breeds, to the most popular dog names, even dog-friendly accommodations, such as hotels and motels and vacation rentals, at “Preferred Company,” your canine will always get the love and attention that he or she deserves!
Do you want to harken back to “the good old days’ of yore? At “Preferred C o m p a n y,” you can travel with Joel and Marianne on a “Streetcar Named Nostalgia” and reminisc e about how things used to be. “Many of our listeners are baby boomers and enjoy talking about t h e p ast . I t puts a smile on their face and gives them a good feeling inside and we like to be a part of that,” Joel recounts. As listeners of “Preferred Company” al- Pictured are Joel Markel, President and owner of “Preferred ready know, Home Health Care” and his co-host, Marianne Levy. the show also of fers many in- that listeners enjoy is Prairie” to best-sellstallments that are as “Match Wednesday,” ing authors such as charming as they are where callers attempt L a r r y O l m s te d w h o fun! For instance, every to provide a correct wrote “Real Food, Fake morning at 8:35, Joel match to a word given Food,”—Joel and Marand Marianne offer lis- by Joel or Marianne. ianne offer their listenteners the opportunity A n d t h e c a l l e r t h at ers a variety show that to call up the program gives the correct match is second-to-none. Come discover what and extend a “Good wins a prize, such as Wish” to someone who BlueClaws tickets or a eve r yo n e i s t a lk i n g is special in their lives. twenty five dollar gift about and join “Preferred Company,” with Perhaps you might hear card to Wawa. “Preferred Company” Joel Markel and Mara loved- one extending a good wish to a listeners also have an ianne Lev y, airing 8 sick family member. Or opportunity to win lot- to 10 a.m., M onday maybe the caller simply tery tickets on “Leave t h r o u g h Fr i d a y, o n wants to wish a friend ‘Em Laughing Fridays,” WOBM AM (1160 AND “ Happy Bir thday ” or which is a nice way to 1310). Like them on “Happy Anniversary.” end the week and begin Facebook and tell your friends. Visit their webRegardless of the wish, the weekend. Interesting guests also site at preferredradio. t h e “ G o o d W i s h e s” segment of “Preferred figure prominently on com. Fun, relaxed and Company” is extremely the “Preferred Compa- entertaining, “Preferred popular in that it allows ny” show. A diversity of Company” truly offers people to reach out to personalities—ranging something for everyones they care about in from celebrities like body and is no wonder A lison A r ngr im who why it is the area’s fasta thoughtful way. Another feature of played “Nellie Oleson” est-growing radio talk “Preferred Company” on “Little House on the show.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast
For the week of September 10-September 17
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Accept a challenge to improve yourself. Find ways to get back in shape through exercise or participation in sports. You could find a pleasant companion or old friend has the same idea this week. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Take the hint. Someone close may pressure you to perform at the highest level but you’re up to the challenge. You can make a smart business move or financial change in the week ahead. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Encourage everyone. Set a good example and lend a helping hand, especially to family members. In the week to come you might tackle a remodeling job or prefer to work out of your home base. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Things are looking up. You may feel more contented with what you have and how you can get it this week. Key decisions and personal plans may be strongly influenced by a partner or spouse. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Put the pedal to the metal. In the week ahead your passion for a work project or business idea can pay off. You can make more money than usual if you are willing to work hard to get it. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Pump up the pace. You possess necessary stamina to achieve success. Ignore people who try to undermine your self-confidence. Go ahead with a creative venture early in the week.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Fan the flames with fanfare. There is no reason to start something unless there you are dedicated to follow through. Someone in your family circle may give you support in the week ahead. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You are what you think. Embrace a passion for deep thinking that could produce crucial momentum with a business or financial idea. Investigate money making ideas in the week ahead. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Pile up the pennies. You can line your coffers with gold in the week ahead if you don’t let family naysayers put doubts in your mind. Remain confident of your ability to turn a profit. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Go for the gusto. You can use your entrepreneurial spirit to overcome any adversity and to overtake any adversary. In the week ahead press forward with a business or financial idea. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Give the squeaky wheel some oil. The wheels of financial progress may turn slowly in the week ahead. You are on the brink of financial success but must remain realistic in temporary downturns. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don’t be discouraged. Some people allow negative scripts to rerun through their heads when their high standards aren’t met. Focus on reaching your goals fearlessly as this week unfolds.
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(12-mm) pieces 1 tablespoon honey Freshly ground black pepper 3 large sprigs fresh basil, plus extra small sprigs for garnish
HEARTY VEGETABLE MINESTRONE WITH PARMESAN TOASTS Serves 6
For the minestrone, heat the olive oil in a medium-sized 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for seasoning pot over medium heat. Add the leeks and fennel and saute, and serving stirring frequently, until they just begin to soften, about 5 1 1/2 large leeks, white and pale green parts only, thoroughminutes. Add the prosciutto, celery, kidney beans, tomato, ly rinsed and cut crosswise into thin slices garlic, and half the rosemary. Saute 5 minutes longer. Stir in 1 large fennel bulb, tops trimmed and reserved for garnish, the stock, tomato sauce and mushrooms. Bring to a simmer. bulb coarsely chopped Meanwhile, in another pot, bring salted water to a boil 4 thin slices prosciutto, coarsely chopped (optional) over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, ten2 stalks celery, diced der but still slightly chewy, following the manufacturer’s 1/2 cup (125 mL) shelled fresh kidney beans or other suggested cooking time, then drain. fresh shell beans While the soup continues cooking, make the Parmesan 1 large tomato, seeded and diced Toasts. Preheat the oven to 450 F (230 C). Place the bread 2 rounded teaspoons minced garlic slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Top with the 1 small sprig fresh rosemary, cut in half Parmesan and drizzle with olive oil. Bake until the bread 2 quarts (2 L) good-quality canned vegetable stock or is well toasted and the cheese has melted and browned, chicken stock about 10 minutes. 2 cups (500 mL) good-quality canned tomato sauce Add the green and yellow beans to the soup. Season with 1 cup (250 mL) diced firm, mild-tasting mushrooms salt. Stir in the honey. Continue simmering until the vegesuch as shimeji, trumpet, cremini, or regular cultivated tables are tender-crisp, about 30 minutes total simmering mushrooms time. Stir in the drained pasta. Season with pepper. Add the Kosher salt basil and remaining rosemary piece. Drizzle generously 2/3 cup (165 mL) uncooked small dried pasta tubes, such with olive oil. as elbow macaroni or tubetti Reduce the heat to very low and simmer for a few minutes 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped green beans, cut into 1/2-inch more. Remove the herb sprigs. Ladle the soup into heated (12-mm) pieces bowls and garnish with fresh basil sprigs or other herb blos1/2 cup chopped yellow wax beans, cut into 1/2-inch soms. Drizzle with olive oil. Serve with Parmesan toasts. (Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2016 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.
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