2016-09-24 - The Brick Times

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Plan For Resta�rant At Trader’s Co�e Dra�s Opposition

LAKEWOOD – An open house-style meeting on the Route 9 Corridor Study will be held on September 28 in Lakewood at the Municipal Building to detail the study team’s recommendations for corridor improvements.

The meetings will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Presentations will begin at 1:30, 5 and 7:15 p.m.

The meeting features information stations with opportunities for the public to provide feedback, maps detailing the proposed improvements and information about the

Access Management Plan, which will aid municipalities in better managing the impact of traffic from future development along the corridor.

Access Management attempts to balance the need to provide good mobility for through traffic with the requirements for reasonable access to adjacent land uses.

The techniques are to consolidate and align driveways where possible or provide access to side streets instead of the state highway directly, particularly for left turns. This (Route 9 - See Page 7)

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Tax Increase Shrinks Thanks To $1.1M In State Funds

–Photos by Judy Smestad-Nunn The parcel at Trader’s cove, where the township is hoping to build a restaurant. Plans include a 400-seat facility with a lease agreement with Chef’s International. A hearing on the plan was standing room only.

By Judy Smestad-Nunn County Freeholder. money was used to develop the townBRICK – A standing-room only hearing Before plans for a 400-seat restaurant ship-owned park, located on the northweston whether to add a restaurant to Trader’s could be finalized for Trader’s Cove Marina ern side of the Mantoloking Bridge.

Cove came with its supporters, but mostly & Park, NJ Department of Environmental The hearing was held September 19, comments in opposition, including those Protection requires a public hearing, since and the standing-room only audience was from an environmental group and an Ocean millions of dollars of Green Acres grant (Restaurant - See Page 5)

Lakewood Focus Of Next Route 9 Corridor Study Meeting

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Business Directory ........................... 23 Classifieds ........................................ 24 Community News ....................... 10-14 Dr. Izzy’s Sound News..................... 18 Fun Page ......................................... 25 Government ...................................... 9 Inside The Law ................................ 22 Letters to the Editor ........................... 8 Wolfgang ........................................ 31

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – Municipal taxes would go up 0.9 cents this year instead of a previously announced 1.5 cent increase, since the state announced they would once again f u n d C DB G Essential SerBrick’s Budget vices Grants • 0.9-cent tax rate for Sandy re- increase covery.

• $104 million town Brick would r e c e i v e budget $1,196,675.46 • $70 million tax levy of t he g r a nt • $1.19 million in money which state Sandy recovery is to be used funds to help pay for public safety, public works, sanitation and other essential services needed to run the town, said Mayor John G. Ducey during a special council meeting on September 12 to adopt the 2016 municipal budget.

The average assessed Brick home of $293,600 would see a tax increase of $27 for the year, he said.

(Budget - See Page 7)

Close To Home: Pipe Bomb In Seaside

By Catherine Galioto With more incidents since, the initial report of a pipe bomb detonating in Seaside Park on September 17 was close to home, causing confusion, traffic backups, closures of major events and beaches, but no injuries.

Federal investigators began the week releasing photos of the suspect wanted for questioning at Chelsea, Elizabeth and Seaside, while the threat of detonated suspicious packages loomed. Police identified and captured Ahmad Khan Rahami, 28, in Linden on September 19.

In the Seaside incident, a pipe bomb exploded in a trash can near the race route of Semper Five, a popular 5K race dedicated to the Marines with attendees from ROTC, veterans groups and other military. The race was immediately canceled, as was the Point Pleasant Seafood Festival that day, as the FBI, state police, K-9 and bomb squads from the local to the federal level swarmed the barrier island. No injuries were reported.

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largely made up of boaters, environmental groups, neighbors and residents who use the park.

Among the detractors was one freeholder, who wrote the plan was a “serious breach of faith.”

County Administrator Carl Block attended the hearing to lend his support of a letter written by Freeholder John C. Bartlett, who chairs the County Parks & Recreation Department (Bartlett is undergoing chemotherapy and could not attend).

In his letter, Bartlett called the planned restaurant “a serious breach of faith between the county and the township,” and objected to its construction because “the objective of the park is the promotion conservation and outdoor recreation...we do not regard a bar to be in the township’s best interest.”

In a lease agreement with Chefs International -- who own the Lobster Shanty and the Wharfside in Point Pleasant Beach and the 9th Avenue Pier in Belmar, plus other restaurants -- the township would charge $75,000 a year with a 2 percent annual increase over the 24-year lease, and allows the taxes to be deducted from the lease payments. The restaurant would operate from May until October.

During opening comments, Mayor John G. Ducey said a restaurant has always been part of the plan for the park and marina, which cost $22 million to develop, including some $7 million from grants.

“It would take many years to pay it off

The Brick Times, September 24, 2016, Page 5 which is the reason why it’s important to have streams of revenue,” he said. “My duty as mayor is to pay down the debt service as quickly as possible while enhancing the natural aspects of that area.”

After boat slip renters and others expressed concern about the number of parking spaces the 400-seat restaurant might need, the mayor said the restaurant patrons would have valet service available and would park at the “clamshell lot” where boats are stored.

“Summer boat storage is not offered, so it will not affect revenue,” he said.

He said that a restaurant is permitted under Green Acres rules because the restaurant would not be the primary use of the park.

Ducey said that many public golf courses have restaurants and bars, and that a Tiki bar had just been added at Island Beach State Park.

“On the NJDEP website it says that enhanced parks has been a goal. A restaurant is an amenity, it’s just another service being offered by others at the Jersey Shore,” he said.

Willie deCamp, President of Save Barnegat Bay -- an environmental group that formed to save the land that became Trader’s Cove Marina & Park-- said he had spoken to a Green Acres representative earlier in the day, who said they had not approved the project.

“The mayor said the township gets no revenue from summer storage of boats, but in 2015 there was $19,000 in revenues from summer storage, so there goes $19,000 of the $75,000 [lease payment],” deCamp said.

The lease shows shaded areas where Brick would be contractually obligated to share

boat slips that are currently rented slips, and parking spaces that are county parking spaces, deCamp said.

“You can’t rent to Peter with what you are contracted to share with Paul,” he added.

William Fine, a Brick resident who lives on the barrier island, said he studied the lease agreement and said that at the end of the 24-year lease, Chefs International would only be paying the township $121,000 a year.

“The rental would offset the tax levy by one-tenth of one percent, or about $2.10 on an average home...which is an inconsequential savings on a Brick taxpayer’s bill,” he said.

“With these phantom benefits to township residents, we would be willing to forego those savings to preserve the open space,” Fine said.

In 2007, a 2.2 acre section of the park was carved out and sold to the county for $1.2 million on which they constructed the adjacent Mantoloking Bridge County Park.

Dozens of residents spoke during the hearing, most objecting to the restaurant, citing concerns about parking, traffic at the base of the bridge, noise that would affect the local wildlife (music would be allowed at the restaurant until midnight, according to the lease agreement), safety of children using the playground next to the bar, increased boat traffic, increased pollution in an environmentally sensitive area, and decreased public access to the bay.

Point Pleasant resident Maria Ritter said that parks were never meant to be a revenue stream.

“So I can walk onto [the restaurant site]

with my picnic basket, pluck myself down and stay there all day without buying anything? It’s not open to the public, it makes no sense, I don’t know how anyone can consider this,” she said.

In addition to Save Barnegat Bay, representatives from NJ Sierra Club, Clean Ocean Action and Barnegat Bay Partnership spoke in opposition to the restaurant.

However, not everyone was opposed.

Township resident Dwight Layton was one of several who spoke in favor of the restaurant.

“I’m for the park, I’m a boat owner and I enjoy the bay, but the restaurant would bring in a lot of workers to build it, to work in the restaurant, landscapers to do maintenance, to work the docks; why not keep the money in Brick? I love the Lobster Shanty. This won’t be an Applebee’s or McDonald’s on the bay. People will come from other places-we have a lot of nice things, it’s worth the tradeoff,” he said.

Resident Marty Ebert asked the mayor and council not to rush into finalizing the lease with Chef’s International.

“I hope this hearing has an impact...there should be another hearing,” he said. “Open space should remain that way. We paid a dear price for that property...it belongs to the people of New Jersey with no further embellishments,” Ebert said.

Comments made at the public hearing would be provided to the NJDEP Green Acres program for their review.

To view the lease agreement between the township and Chef’s International, visit SaveBarnegatBay.org.

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The $104,789,362 municipal budget would be supported by a $70,845,440 tax levy, which includes $9,599,999 in anticipated surplus and $8,500,000 reserve for uncollected taxes.

“This year’s budget was introduced, but we had to wait for the council to pass the final budget because we were applying for the Essential Services Grant that we’ve gotten over the past three years,” Ducey said.

“We first heard that the federal government did not like the program and it would not be renewed, but the state said they would find

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improves safety and improves traffic f low on the state highway by eliminating conf lict points.

The latest plans would create turning lanes along Route 9, add sidewalks, define striping on the roads that intersect to Route 9, add traffic signals and move several bus stops away from corners.

Among the recommendations: Create a turn lane from Route 9 northbound to West Whitty Road eastbound.

Separate the right turn and left turn lanes on West Whitty Road.

Create a left turn lane from Route 9 southbound to Church Road eastbound.

Add a two-way left turn lane along

The Brick Times, September 24, 2016, Page 7 the grant money,” he said.

The grants are being funded by the Non-Federal Cost Share Match Program, which comes from the 10 percent portion in Sandy-recovery costs incurred by the township. FEMA paid the remaining 90 percent.

For some of the Sandy-impacted communities, the 10 percent match has resulted in a financial burden for local governments and local property taxpayers, said the State Department of Community Affairs. Rather than see property tax increases, the state is stepping in to cover some of all of the 10 percent paid out by the municipalities.

The township’s tax ratables fell by some $357 million as a result of Sandy.

“It’s great we could get this money because it reduces our taxes,” Ducey said.

If not for various cuts made of $100,000 (or more) in township legal services, engineering, liability premiums for insurance, worker’s compensation, animal control officer, gas, solid waste disposal, accumulated leave time, and principal and bond interest, the tax increase could have been as much as 9.1 cents, he said.

Some items went up over $100,000 as well, including group insurance health benefits, electricity, salary and wage adjustment, interest on notes, and the township’s pension contribution, which Ducey said is outside the control of municipal government.

“There will be no cuts in services, and in fact, there will be an increase in services because we’ve had to add inspectors and others in the Building Department, and we’ve added two new police officers to bring up the total to 136,” Ducey said. (The grant would help pay for a total of four new police officers).

The council unanimously passed the 2016 municipal budget (Council Vice-President Marianna Pontoriero was absent).

“The 2016 municipal budget has been adopted as amended,” said Council President Paul Mummolo.

The next council meeting will be on September 27 at 7 p.m.

Route 9 for traffic to enter businesses.

Currently, with one lane in each direction, traffic waiting to turn left into a business is slowing the traffic behind it or vehicles are passing on the shoulder.

Create a right turn lane from Route 9 northbound to Church Road eastbound.

A traffic light at Stevens Road and Route 9.

Combining the Route 9 northbound bus stops at Stevens and Church into one bus stop, placed midway between the two.

Nea r t he border w it h La kewood , the creation of a left turn lane from Route 9 northbound to Locust Street westbound.

Add two-way left turn lane starting at Locust Street.

Add right turn lanes on Locust Street to Route 9, for both directions.

Add bus stops on both sides of Route 9 near Conifer Street.

Heading north into Lakewood, toward the northern end of the study site, a left turn lane is recommended from Cross Street to Route 9 northbound.

Add a left turn lane from Chestnut Street to Route 9 southbound.

There’s also a recommendation to realign the intersection of Route 9 and Chateau/Broadway in Lakewood, and traffic signals and bus stop there, and adding a traffic signal at Oak Street.

The NJTPA is holding the meeting as part of its 12-month planning effor t to identif y spot improvements, cor ridor-level treatments and access

management regulations for Route 9.

According to the NJTPA, “the study aims to establish a long-term vision for the cor ridor; develop a package of low-cost, high-impact safety and operational solutions that can quickly be implemented; and develop a formal Access Management Plan to aid municipalities in regulating future development along the corridor.”

The input gathered from these meetings will be included in a report, which is expected to be issued later this year.

Mat e r ials t o be d iscu sse d at t he meeting will be posted to njtpa.org/ route-9-study.

Those unable to attend the meeting can send comments or questions via email to route9study@njtpa.org.

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Opinion

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Featured Letter Fairness In School Funding A recent Asbury Park Press article on Governor Christie’s proposed “Fairness Formula” questioned if his plan to treat all New Jersey students equally would hurt New Jersey.

As proof that it would, a professor from the University of Nevada pointed to other states that are attempting to make their school funding systems more like ours.

Such comparisons are unwise, as are attempts by those states to replicate the flawed school funding logic that the New Jersey Supreme Court has forced upon Garden State taxpayers and students for the past 30 years.

In a well-intentioned, but failed, attempt to improve educational achievement in underperforming school districts, more than half of all state school aid has been allocated to just 31 so-called Abbott districts under the court’s direction.

While those districts received a total of $97 billion in state aid over the last three decades, the other 544 districts in the state received just $88 billion combined.

Despite this flood of money over many years, educational outcomes have not improved in these long-failing school districts. In fact, the court’s only success has been to drive the average property tax bill in New Jersey to $8,353 per home – the highest in the nation.

In the greatest examples of this disparity, Camden and Asbury Park receive around $30,000 of state aid per student, while North Caldwell and Haddonfield receive just $360 per student.

School districts along the Jersey Shore don’t fare much better with the aid they receive under the current formula: Brick - $4,045/student;

Lakewood - $4,093/student; Toms River - $4,344/student; and Wall - $1,003/student.

The Fairness Formula seeks to end this inequity by implementing a new school funding formula that is simple, fair and transparent. Under the Governor’s plan, every school district in the state would receive an identical $6,599 per student enrolled.

Homeowners in 75 percent of school districts could expect their property tax bills to drop – many by thousands per year.

This plan directly challenges the fallacy that simply spending more money is the key to educational success in underperforming districts.

We’ve tried that approach, and it’s failed.

We also spent billions more building new schools hoping that would improve student achievement. Unfortunately, that hasn’t moved the needle either. It’s hard to deny that many century old schools need to be replaced, but spending $100 million on individual schools with luxuries like swimming pools and field turf is foolish.

While New Jersey spends an average of $19,651 per student, California spends just $10,288. Rhode Island and North Dakota have just 142,000 and 106,000 students, respectively. New Jersey has 1.37 million.

Our 31 Abbott districts ‑‑ which receive the majority of state school aid – have more students than both of those states combined.

What we really need is a fair balance.

I believe the Fairness Formula, which treats all students equally, is the right approach for our schools and the most affordable plan for New Jersey taxpayers.

Senator Robert Singer

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Letters To The Editor Now Is Time For “Fairness Formula” Governor Christie has recently proposed a school funding plan, the “Fairness Formula,” that would provide $6,599 per student to all New Jersey school districts with additional funding for special needs students.

This plan would increase state aid to approximately 75 percent of the states’ some 560 school districts, and could lower their property taxes, but it would seriously cut state funding and affect taxpayers of the 31 so-called Abbott districts.

State Senate President Steve Sweeney is proposing an alternate plan that would “fully fund” all districts by creating a four-member commission who would study and propose changes to the 2008 School Funding Reform Act that allocates funding to districts based on enrollment, demographics, and other factors.

Property taxes would have to necessarily increase statewide in some fashion.

We say it’s about time! How long do our “middle districts” (too “rich” to be Abbot Districts, too poor to be able to get by without more state help) have to wait to get their fair share?

In Brick Township, year after year, we struggle to properly educate our children by spending some $17,000 per pupil, while Abbot District aided

Asbury Park spends $34,000.

Where is the fairness in that?

Brick is not Rumson. Brick is not Camden. Where does Brick fall? Brick is tired of waiting. The time is now.

Let’s begin this conversation.

Surely, there is some middle ground that will place all of our children first.

John O’Rourke Victor Finamore Brick Students First Candidates for Brick School Board

Principles To Truly Believe In I would like to start this letter by outlining 10 principles that I truly believe all Americans can (and should) support.

1. Every human deserves a say in the decisions that affect his or her life.

2. All persons should have the rights and opportunity to benefit equally from the resources afforded us by society and the environment.

3. Societies must operate with the understanding that we are part of nature, not separate from nature.

4. It is essential that we develop effective alternatives to society’s current patterns of violence.

5. Centralization of wealth and power contributes to social and economic injustice, environmental destruction, and militarization.

6. We must develop new

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economic activities and institutions that will allow us to use our new technologies in ways that are humane, freeing, ecological and accountable, and responsive to communities.

7. Human values such as equity between the sexes, interpersonal responsibility, and honesty must be developed with moral conscience.

8. It is important to value cultural, ethnic, racial, sexual, religious and spiritual diversity, and to promote the development of respectful relationships across these lines.

9. Individuals to act to improve their personal well-being and, at the same time, to enhance ecological balance and social harmony.

10. protect valuable natural resources, safely disposing of or “unmaking” all waste we create, while developing a sustainable economics that does not depend on continual expansion for survival.

Do you agree with any of these principles? To me they seem natural and basic. How anyone can oppose these ideals is beyond me, unless you are a super wealthy corporation, or a member of the elite ruling class who has enjoyed the exploitation and social destruction of the American experience.

By remaining silent and unmoved in the face of racial, social, economic, gender, environmental injustices, you are complicit. By not standing up for the voiceless, you are condoning their oppression. By not resisting environmentally destructive corporations and government policies that support them, you are allowing our planet to be destroyed.

The time for opposition is now. The above 10 principles are actually the Key Values of the Green Party of the US. Consider that when you cast your ballot in November.

There is a better choice than the lesser of two evils.

Alfred Clayton Brick

A Better Government For The People I will start off telling something I believe you all should know. It is both an honor and a privilege to vote. As you also know, in many countries around the world, they have no free elections. In fact, they have “no” elections. These

countries are run by dictators who rule with an iron fist.

Then we come to the United States. We are in the process of weeding out the candidates to end up with two people who will run for office. This is call the race for the office. The candidates are supposed to tell the people why they should be in office, what they stand for, and what they will do for the country. It sounds simple but nothing could be further from the truth.

To run for office you need backing (money). This runs into the millions of dollars.

Some do it with small contributions and other do it with the big money behind them.

The big-money people do this so in the future they will get favors – and they do get them. SO these candidates are beholden to them.

The next big step is that the candidates start looking for dirt about the other running mates. In everybody’s closet there is something. If they can’t find it, they make it up.

They spend most of the money on advertising. They are on every media. The money spent on advertising is beyond belief.

Then they come down to debates. This is when they tell you how great they are and what they will do for the country. They promise anything the public wants to hear: a $15/hr. minimum wage, free college, cut in taxes, a 30-hour work week, a strong military, to clean up corruption in government.

Why not a swimming pool in everybody’s home? They go on and on, knowing that they can’t keep these promises. In other words, they start off by lying to the public.

This, of course, is “wrong” and should be stopped. There is a word called accountability. We the public should hold them to their promises. Then maybe we will get to the truth.

The average man lives by the truth, so why can’t our elected officials do the same? Instead of promising pie in the sky, how about the truth?

In total, there is nothing wrong with our system of government but it can be cleaned up a little. People should not get into office just belittling the competition. All I ask for is a few small changes to get us back on the right track.

Herb Greenberg, Jr. Brick Township

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Capitol Comments 10th Legislative District

Senator Jim Holzapfel

Assemblyman David Wolfe

Assemblyman Gregory McGuckin

Senator Jim Holzapfel Assemblyman David Wolfe • Assemblyman Gregory McGuckin

“Natural High” Legislation By Holzapfel, Wolfe And McGuckin To Prevent Drug & Alcohol Abuse By Children Advances

NEW J ERSEY – Legislation by Senator Jim Hol z apfel a nd A s se mblymen Dave Wolfe and Greg McGuckin seeks to prevent drug and alcohol abuse among children by encouraging implementation of the Natural High D r u g P r e ve nt io n P r o gram in school districts throughout New Jersey.

The bill, S-1010/A-2422, e ncou r age s t he i mple mentation of the Natural H ig h D r ug P reve nt ion Program in school dist r ict s t h roug hout New Jersey. The national nonprof it organ izat ion i nspires youth to discover, amplify and pursue their natural high so they have

a r e a s o n t o s ay n o t o dr ugs and alcohol. The prog ra m will focus on key components of the research-based cur riculum developed by Natural High.

“We have teamed up w it h Nat u ral Hig h be cause this is a positive, life altering program that teaches students to find their natural high through focu si ng on t hei r pa ssio n s , whe t he r t h a t i s sports, music or art,” said Holzapfel. “This program gives kids another option to resist drugs and adopt a drug-free lifestyle instead of ‘just saying no.’”

Under the bill, the curriculum for the Natural

H ig h D r ug P reve nt ion Program will include seven key components such as identifying and engaging in positive activities, the benefits of engaging in natural highs and the c o n s e q u e n c e s of d r u g use, setting goals, peer pressure, personal values, connecting with positive role models and the facts and my ths associated with drug use and a drugfree lifestyle.

“Natural High was introduced to us by Donald Brown, a Red Bank C a t h ol ic H ig h S c h o ol graduate and seven-year NFL Running Back who is now a Nat u ral High Ambassador,” continued

Wolfe. “We are fortunate to have him share his experiences and bring to the forefront the impor tant issue of reducing drug use among youths with this program.”

“I’d like to thank Senator Hol z apfel a nd A s se mblymen Wolfe and McGuckin for recognizing t h a t t h i s p r og r a m h a s the potential to change the lives of so many students in New Jersey,” said Donald Brown. “I have witnessed, firsthand, the benefits of finding one’s passion and focusing att e nt io n o n a p o sit ive , dr ug free lifestyle with the help of mentors and role models. My ultimate

dream was to play in the NFL and with that desire came dedication to the s p o r t a n d f i n d i n g my natural high. My goal is to share my stor y with as many youths as possible. It is my hope that this legislation will help us to reach thousands of students and teach them how to achieve their own natural high.”

Natural High has an educator network of 20,000 teachers, school guidance counselors and mentors who use Natural High’s 5 0 r ol e - m o d e l v i d e o s and 150 researched based cu r r iculu m g uides and worksheets which are also guided by Common Core

standards, the Search Institutes research and Social-Emotional Learning principles. Natural High understands that there are life changing principles.

“Our district has witnessed the devastating impacts that drug abuse has had on so many of our residents. If programs such as Natural High are incorporated into a school’s curriculum with help of ambassadors and celebrity inf luences sharing their stories, students can see that choosing a drug-free lifestyle and focusing on your natural abilities creates a path to a bright and successful future,” added McGuckin.

Menendez, Booker Announce $3M For Rutgers Research On Coastal Climate Change Risk, Resilience NEW JERSEY – U.S. S e n a t o r s B o b Me n e n dez and Cor y Booker announced that Rutgers University, New Brunswick, has been awarded $2 , 9 9 9, 0 55 i n fe d e r a l funding from the National Science Foundation to develop research into the risks of climate change on coastal communities a nd t hei r resilience to such threats.

“As we approach the fo u r t h a n n ive r s a r y of Superstorm Sandy, it is absolutely cr itical that we do all we can to understand and respond to the real threat that climate change poses to the Jersey Shore and other low-lying com mu nities t h roug hout ou r st at e,” said Sen. Menendez.

“This grant will help Rutgers develop cutting edge m e t h o d s t o s a fe g u a r d

our families, fortify our coastal environment, and shelter our economy from the worst impacts of climate change. I am proud that Rutgers is committed to remaining a leader in cl i m at e e ducat ion a nd i n n ov a t i o n t o p r o t e c t our coastal communities from sea level rise and more frequent and more powerful storms.”

“Given the urgent threat of climate change, federal investments like this are more important than ever in helping researche r s f i nd solut ion s a nd increase the resiliency of New Jersey’s coastline,” said Sen. Booker. “This also marks an important step in ensuring Rutgers remains at the forefront of t e ch nolog y a nd i n novation while immersing students deeper into critical STEM fields. I’m

proud to see such a great New Jersey institution as Rutgers serve a lead role in helping address one of the most pressing issues facing our state and our nation.”

This National Science Fo u n d a t i o n R e s e a r c h Tr a i n e e s h i p a w a r d t o Rutgers University will pre pa re t he work force t hat w ill build coast al resilience in the face of climate risks, by training i nd iv id u a l s at t he MS and PhD levels who conduct research that integrates all the elements of coastal systems, and that communicate effectively with coastal stakeholders in defining research p r o bl e m s , c o n d u c t i n g research, and applying research to address real-world resilience challenges. The project anticipates training approxi-

mately 100 MS and PhD st udent s, i nclud i ng 20 funded trainees, from the Ear th system sciences, social sciences, and engineering.

The N RT Prog ram is desig ned to encou r age the development and impl e m e n t a t io n of b old , new pot e nt ial ly t r a n sfor mat ive models for STEM graduate education training. The Traineeship Track is dedicated to effective training of STEM graduate students

in high priority interdisciplinary research areas, through the comprehensive t rai neeship model that is in novative, evidence-based, and aligned with changing workforce and research needs.

About fou r m illion Americans currently live within one meter above the high tide line, and 23 m ill ion l ive w it h i n six meters. In many parts of the country, sea-level r ise bet ween 1960 and 2010 (about 8 cm in the

global mean) has already led to a two- to five-fold i ncrease i n the rate of “nuisance” f looding, and r ising seas are making ext reme f loods more likely. Further amplifyi ng coast al f lood r isk, intense hur ricanes may become more frequent in a warming world; while frequent heat, humidity a n d p r e c i p i t a t i o n e xtremes provide additional stresses to societies, economies, and ecosystems.

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September The 34th Annual Ocean County Decoy and Gunning Show will be held on September 24 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and September 25 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Tip Seaman County Park, Lakeside Drive and Route 9 and Tuckerton Seaport, Rt. 9. Admission is free and the event will be held rain or shine.

Free shuttle bus parking at Pinelands Regional High School, Tuckerton Seaport or Freedom Fields County Park. Call 609-971-3085 or visit oceancountyparks.org.

Elktoberfest from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Donations are $5 per person.

Children under 12 years old are free.

Food by the German Butcher of Forked River, music by Bernie’s Orchestra and dance performed by the Bayern Verein Newark German Dancers.

Lacey Elk’s Lodge #2518, 900 Beach Boulevard, Forked River. Call 609-693-1281.

The Oceanaires Chorus’ Frank Sinatra Concert at Toms River Intermediate School East, 1519 Hooper Ave. Audience warm-up music by the locally popular Mummer-style string band, “The Top Hats.” The curtain opens at 4 p.m. for the main performance by The Oceanaires and this year’s guest quartets, “Crossroads” and “Oasis.” Tickets are $20 for adults; seniors pay $15 if ordered prior to the show. Visit oceanaires.com.

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October A Taste of the Fall Harvest from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Toms River Country Club, 419 Washington St. with wine sampling, autumn brew, local cuisine, gift auction and live music. Tickets are $55 per person. Fundraiser for the Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey. Call 732-505-2273 ext. 203 or visit caregivervolunteers. org.

FallFest at Windward Beach, Brick from 1 to 6 p.m. Free admission. More than 15 food trucks plus fire pits, bounce castles, a beer and wine garden, mechanical bull, pumpkin painting contest and more. FallFest ends with a fireworks show.

Haunted Seaport event from 6 to 9 p.m. each night at Tuckerton Seaport.

Pirates and sea captains long lost at sea will stroll the Seaport’s boardwalk for a night of screams. Try to find the way out of the phragmites maze and climb aboard a hayride through the Haunted Woods. Admission is $8 and hayrides are $5. Hayrides are free for members with admission.

Visit tuckertonseaport.org for more information.

Barnegat Light Campfire from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Barnegat Lighthouse State Park. The rain location is the Visitor’s Center. Free event will feature Storyteller Robin Moore. Bring a beach blanket, beach chair, marshmallows and a stick to enjoy the fire.

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Trick-Or-Treating Set For Sunday Before Halloween In Toms River

OCEAN COUNTY – Due to the 78th annual Toms River Halloween Parade taking place on October 31, the traditional trick or treating activities in Toms River b will be observed on October 30.

Toms River Mayor Thomas F. Kelaher said in order to avoid a conflict with the Halloween Parade, Toms River will observe Halloween on October 30.

“This was a joint decision made by the Township, Toms River Fire Companies and the Toms River Police Department.

We want children to be come to the parade with their families but still enjoy the time honored tradition of trick-or-treating.”

Police Chief Mitch Little says while Halloween is one of the most enjoyable times of the year for children, it also presents dan-

gers if the proper precautions are not taken.

“On October 30, motorists should be aware and drive with extra caution. We advise parents to accompany children or have kids trick-or-treat in groups, always carry a flashlight for safety, stay on sidewalks or as close to the curb as possible and only go to houses where the porch lights are on.”

While there is no official curfew in Toms River, Little says that all trick-or-treaters will be asked to be off town streets by 9 p.m.

“As always please contact the Toms River Police Department if you see or hear any suspicious activity. Have a safe and Happy Halloween,” said Chief Little.

For parade information, visit trfc1.org/ halloween.html.

Fall Striper Marathon

BRICK – The Jersey Coast Shark Anglers will hold the 2016 Fall Striper Marathon from October 15 through November 15. Participants can fish via private boat, head boat, kayak or beach. Prizes will be based on the first 100 anglers. The first-place prize is $1,500, second place is $900 and third place will receive $600.

If $3,000 isn’t raised, a straight percent of cash

prizes will be awarded on a number of anglers.

The cost to participate is $60.

A captain’s meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on October 14 at 385 Herbertsville Rd. Attendance is not mandatory.

For rules and to register, visit jcsa.org.

For more information, call John Ballman at 908-309-3048.

Holiday City/Silver Ridge Italian-American Club

BERKELEY – The Holiday City/Silver Ridge Italian-American Club is hosting upcoming events.

On October 26, they will host a tour and lunch at Renault Winery and show at Atlantic

City.

On November 28, they will attend the Tropicana Holiday Show.

On December 13, they will attend the Resorts Holiday Show.

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The weekend begins on October 7 with the Indoor Kite Flying Competition.

On October 8 and 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a wide variety of activities will be happening on Ship Bottom beaches: kite ballet competitions; large kites, banner and ground displays; learn to fly kites; and sport kites demonstrations.

There will be candy drops for kids both days at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. and Bol Kite races at noon.

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Buggy Kites are on display and for rides at the Taylor Avenue Beach in Beach Haven both days and there is a Kite Wind garden installation in Taylor Avenue Panzone Park to visit.

Two other events to be held during the weekend include a Night Fly Extravaganza from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. October 9 at the Barnegat Lighthouse Beach and Mayor’s Cup Rokkaku Battle at 1 p.m. that same day on the Ship Bottom beach.

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years. Those attending should have been physically present in the United States for thirty months, with at least three months living in the same state or district.

The class will instruct the students on all topics covered by the test for US citizenship, including civics and American history, and offer practice exercises on English reading and written vocabulary.

The test itself will not be administered as part of the class. The test for US citizenship is only administered by US Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Registration is required.

For more information, call librarian Richard Potter at 732-363-1435 ext. 2117 or email rpotter@theoceancountylibrary. org.

Fall Flea Market

ALLAIRE – Historic Allaire Village will host its Fall Flea Market from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on October 8.

Hunt for hidden treasures amid furniture, books, art work, bottles, knick knacks, and so much more. Admission is $1 for adults, children and members of the Historic Village at Allaire are free. Members must present their membership card. The village, General Store, and Bakery are open as well.

The rain date is October 16.

Vendor Spaces are available for $30 registration, $35 week of event. For vendor information, call 732-919-3500.

The Historic Village at Allaire is located at 4263 Atlantic Ave., Farmingdale.

Allaire Community Farm Day WALL – Allaire Community Farm will hold a Farm Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on October 15. It’s located at 2840 Allaire Rd. Farm Day will include a car show, pony rides, a hay ride,-petting zoo, DJ, bon fire, s’mores kit,-50/50, tricky tray, vendor fair, organic co-op and food.

Allaire Community Farm is a 501c3 suppor ting rescued animals, special needs children, at risk teens and local families battling cancer.

For a vendor application, email jcmontanye@hotmail.com.

For more information, visit allairecommunityfarm.org.

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By Lois Rogers TOMS RIVER – A place for worship and cultural activities close to home, a place where the many festivals on the Hindu calendar could be celebrated by the growing Indian community of greater Ocean County.

That’s what the planners of the newly dedicated Shri Siddhivinayak Temple of USA Indian Cultural and Community Center envisioned as they worked to create the facility on Route 9-Lakewood Road in Toms River that was formally dedicated on June 19.

Those goals meshed beautifully September 10 as the high point of the annual Ganesh Chaturthi celebration honoring Lord Ganesha – the temple’s namesake – unfolded in and around the new gathering place. The festivities began inside the temple at 1 p.m. with a cultural program that included a wide range of Indian classical and popular music and religious observances by the faithful in honor of the beloved Hindu diety who is depicted with a human body and the head of an elephant.

The audience grew steadily throughout the afternoon as hundreds of members of the community gathered ahead of the great event: a procession through nearby Riverwood Park where a clay model of Lord Ganesha, accompanied by hundreds of singing and dancing faithful, would be carried to the Toms River.

There, it would be immersed, symbolically washing away all of the misfortunes of mankind. A festive community meal in the picnic area would bring the festivities to a close.

By the time the procession was ready to form at about 6 p.m. nearly 500 members of all generations had gathered to accompany the model of Lord Ganesha to the water.

Among them were Dr. Manish Saini, his wife, Rashmi, daughters Richa, 9 and Ria, 12 and his mother, Shashi.

The temple’s Deputy Chief Trustee, Dr. Saini spoke of how important it is for the community to have a worship and cultural center on home ground. “There is a huge community here and the temple binds people together. It is a needed presence where the kids can learn,” faith and cultural

traditions, he said, “so they can pass it on to the next generation.”

“We have been working for four or five years to build it and we are still working to finish it,” said Dr. Saini, who resides in Jackson.

As the procession, accompanied by exuberant drummers and many faithful who danced all along the way and sang lively hymns of praise to Ganesha, made its way along the park’s causeway, Dr. Saini called this occasion an example of the good mix of faith, culture and cuisine that draws the community together.

In an earlier interview, Dr. Avinash C. Gupta, chairman of the temple and Dr. Tejas Deliwala, a chief trustee, also spoke of how meaningful it is to be able to hold religious and cultural activities close to home.

“We started five years ago,” said Dr. Gupta.

The community was strongly motivated that the nearest temples were either “40 miles to the north or 50 miles to the south.” The effort began in earnest, he said, in February of 2012, when a small group of local physicians and business leaders raised enough funds to purchase six acres of accessible land on the area’s central Route 9 corridor.

Phase one of the two-phase project included the demolition of dilapidated housing and the removal of an old swimming pool on the land as well as the renovation of an existing building which was transformed into the 3,300-sq-foot-temple/community center as well as a large parking lot, he said.

Phase 2, now underway, continues to raise funds for a future, larger and specifically designed temple/community center.

They noted that after the township granted a certificate of occupancy May 5, the community celebrated the grand opening of what is envisioned as a center of worship, education , cultural and philanthropic activities for all generations.

“In September religious education classes started for children,” said Dr. Deliwala.

“There are yoga classes and social activities and we are planning more activities. It is a place close to home, to gather, to share and to talk.”

For more information on Shri Siddhivinayak Temple, visit siddhivinayaktempleusa. org.

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Haunted Hayrides And Haunted Village

ALLAIRE – In the dark of the night, the ghosts, ghouls, and monsters fill the haunted village.

From woods to historic homes the Historic Village at Allaire takes on a dark twist for the Halloween season. Admission includes: Haunted Hayride, Mr. Allaire’s Home, and the Haunted Village itself.

The Haunted Hayrides and Village are 6 to 9:30 p.m. October 14, 15, 21 and 22.

Tickets can be purchased online or over the phone, for a group rate of 25 or more, call the office at 732-919-3500. Adult tickets are $15, children tickets, ages under 12, are $10.

If you have young children or your children are afraid of the dark, we recommend coming earlier in the evening for a hayride at twilight. The village gets scarier as the sun sets and the night darkens.

You can arrive any time between 6 to 9 p.m. to take the hayrides and explore the haunted village.

The Historic Village at Allaire is located at 4263 Atlantic Ave., Farmingdale.

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Chamber Of Commerce To Hold Happy Hour Networking Event

BRICK – Members of the business community are invited to attend the Brick Township Chamber of Commerce’s networking night “Chamber Happy Hour” on September 29 at TGI Friday’s from 5 to 7 p.m.

The Chamber Happy Hour is a networking opportunity created to enable people to meet

new business contacts in a casual setting.

The cost to attend this program is $10 for members and $20 for nonmembers. It includes hors d’oeuvres and one drink ticket for a domestic beer or house wine.

The Chamber of Commerce sponsors numerous programs every month throughout

the year of interest to the business community. They meet at varied times of day and often at the business of a chamber member to spotlight the services the member provides.

For further information and to register for this event, 732-477-4949 or visit BrickChamber.com.

Brick Board Of Education Meetings Online

BRICK – Brick Township Board of Education posts its meetings online.

To access those videos, visit mms.brickschools. org/MeetingArchive/BoardMeetingVideos.aspx.

The meetings can also be viewed on BrickTV (BTV) on Tuesday at 8 p.m., Wednesday at 10 a.m., Saturday at 8p.m. and Sunday at 10 a.m.

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oughly evaluated since your hearing and balance mechanisms are closely related.

Specialized testing should be performed to evaluate your inner ear mechanism. Tests may include ENG, electrocochleography and/or computerized dynamic posturography evaluation.

Specialized diagnostic testing can often pinpoint abnormalities in your vestibular system (inner ear), visual system and/or proprioceptive system (muscular skeletal). Quite often, vestibular rehabilitation or balance retraining therapy can either eliminate and/or significantly improve the complaint of dizziness and/or balance dysfunction.

If you or if you know of someone who is suffering from dizziness and/ or balance dysfunction, I suggest that you make an appointment for a thorough diagnostic evaluation.

Dr. Izzy and his staff are always available to answer most of your questions regarding your hearing health.

His offices are in Toms River, Whiting, and Manahawkin. He can be reached at 732-818-3610 or via Web site at gardenstatehearing.com.

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TOMS RIVER – The Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey present “A Taste of the Fall Harvest” on October 6, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Toms River Country Club, 419 Washington St. The event will feature wine sampling,

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BRICK – The Orthodox Christian Church of the Annunciation, 360 Van Zile Road, maintains a food pantry and donations are always accepted. Place non-perishable food items in blue bin in the church.

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Here’S TO YOUr HealTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Antibacterial Soap Makers Have To Clean Up Their Act

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. Soap makers now have to get their junk out because plain soap works just as well and without risk. Manufacturers were ordered by the FDA to pull out 19 different chemicals from their body wash, hand soap, dish soap and other soaps. Hallelujah, these chemicals are pesticides which go down the drain and into our ecosystem.

We kind of got all bug phobic when soap makers started adding antibacterials like triclosan and fluorosan into soap. Fluorosan has a fluorinated and brominated backbone, and fluorine and bromine compounds are known to interfere with thyroid hormone production. Triclosan may reduce testosterone, behave like estrogen (raising it), impact your ability to conceive and disrupts many human hormones.

Millions of you slathered on bizarre chemicals or all over the kids with the misguided notion that “antibacterial” was better.

Triclosan is in 93 percent of antibacterial soap products, as well as cutting boards, dish soap, deodorants, yoga mats and even lip stains.

The problem is that triclosan and other antiseptics and pesticides go right through your skin, and show up later in your urine and breast milk.

Soap makers have to clean up their act now and they have one year. I don’t feel sorry for them. These companies spent billions of advertising dollars to brainwash you that their chemicals are necessary in order to kill germs, fend off the flu or get you really clean. Puhleese. Like I was dirtier before you put the triclosan, hexachlorophene and methylbenzethonium chloride in there? Does

anyone feel dirtier with that stuff on them or is it just me?

I never bought it though. And I told you years ago not to buy it either. I remember spending hours one night scouring the Internet just trying to find a foaming soap that was free of potentially harmful chemicals.

Soap, I just wanted S.O.A.P that’s it.

What was wrong with plain soap? Nothing.

I knew all along that this was just clever marketing, what is termed product diversification and the addition of these chemicals were synthetic, unproven and just put in there to make the label prettier for “show.”

The theory behind triclosan is that it’s there to crack open the cell walls of bacteria, which renders them inactive, however, it doesn’t work fast, it takes hours to do accomplish the killing task. Triclosan doesn’t kill viral proteins either. These added ingredient(s) make for an awesome label, with the implied message that germs will be killed instantly on your hand, before they can get inside you and make you sick or spread infection.

So the FDA is putting their foot down. Better late than never. I mean they started their investigation in 1978. C’mon people, go a little faster next time would you? Can you focus on glyphosate next please? To their end, the FDA is actually planning a full-on review of hand sanitizers and germ-killing chemicals used in hospitals.

Their final decision, made last week isn’t based on one study, there have been many.

The latest comes from South Korea where scientists tested antibacterial soap on 20 different strains of bacteria. Plain soap performed just as well.

(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2016 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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bears American f lags in the sand. And local officials have issued statements commending an emergency response and subsequent manhunt, breathing a sigh of relief.

It is a “Spiritus Invictus,” said the organizers of Semper 5, that prevails in times like these. “We must remember the Marines Special Operations Command (MARSOC) motto ‘Spiritus Invictus,’ meaning unconquerable spirit,” Semper 5 posted in a public post on its Facebook page. “Although we were forced to cancel this year’s Seaside Semper Five, it has only strengthened our resolve. Much like the brave marines our event so humbly supports, we too will push on. We will continue our mission of support and gratitude for the men and women of our military who sacrifice so much for our safety, our security and our freedom.”

With the pipe bomb exploding on the race route, bystanders were close by as the incident unfolded, including several JROTC students. But Ocean County personnel were “quickly mobilized,” said Freeholder Director John P. Kelly, who is also the director of Law and Public Safety. “ O u r l aw e n fo r c e m e nt of f ic e r s , whether from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office and the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department or local officers train extensively for these types of situations. Public safety has always been

a top priority in Ocean County. This Board of Freeholders provides many of the state of the ar t tools used by law enforcement to keep residents and visitors out of harms’ way and to meet the changing face of threats,” Kelly said in a prepared statement. “From the training received at the Ocean County Police Academy to continual upgrades and improvements of equipment used in investigations and surveillance, public safety takes precedence. Our Sheriff’s officers were already on the boardwalk that morning to protect the public and runners expecting to participate in the charity 5K run.”

Besides resilience in the face of these events and the community spirit that strengthens in their wake, the response from the public should also be continued vigilance, said Kelly.

“It’s these types of situations that heighten the importance of each of us becoming more vigilant of our surroundings and to follow the words if you see something suspicious say something to authorities. This is not just a catchy phrase but rather words to live by in this day and age,” said the freeholder.

Kelly echoed the sentiment by Semper Five organizers, that Ocean County will not be stopped by terror.

“We should not stop going to public events, we should be able to enjoy all that is offered here in Ocean County.

Unfortunately we do need to be more v ig ila nt. T h is we eke nd’s i ncide nt s show no one is immune from threats

and terrorism. At the county level, with our law enforcement personnel, we will continue to do all we can to keep our residents and visitors safe,” said Kelly.

County Spokesperson Donna Flynn said the cost of any overtime, patrols or other spending associated with the Seaside Park response was not yet calculated.

Kelly said that no matter what the cost was, there is no dollar amount you can tabulate when considering the years of training that lead responders to mobilize as they did: “Emergencies are planned for and costs are built in to Ocean County’s annual budget which covers a host of regionalized services including law enforcement. The true value here was in the personnel and

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This year would have been the third running of the Seaside Semper Five.

The 5K race aims to help support the U.S. Marine Corps and the MARSOC Foundation, and since its inception has grown with thousands participating and gathering along the boardwalk to show support for country and military.

“Incidents like this only underscore our need to support the men and women of the armed forces who keep us out of harm’s way,” announced Semper Five.

“The race will go on. We will not be deterred. Our calling is too important.

With your continued support, we will return next year bigger and better than ever.”

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Once an applicant receives the Resolution of approval, the first requirement is to prepare and publish a Notice of Decision.

This provides a general notice in the official newspaper as to the details of the approval received. Proof of this publication must be provided to the Board secretary.

Contained within the Resolution may also be requirements for various legal documents.

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Pretty In Pink/Handsome In Blue Day Right Around The Corner OCEAN COUNTY – “Pretty in Pink/ Handsome in Blue Day” will be recognized this year on October 19 and this year The Ocean County Health Department is recognizing, honoring and remembering both men and women and focusing on all types of cancer.

As that day approaches, the collaborative effort of the Ocean County Board of Chosen

Freeholders, the Ocean County Health Department (OCHD), the Long Beach Island Health Department, the Ocean County Department of Human Services, the Ocean County Advisory Commission on the Status of Women, the Ocean County Board of Social Services, the Ocean/Monmouth Health Alliance, and the Ocean County Library System has decided to address and educate

about many types of cancer, stated Ocean County Freeholder Deputy Director Gerry P. Little, Liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health.

Daniel Regenye, OCHD Public Health Coordinator, said that over the years Pretty in Pink Day addressed breast cancer, in both women and men, who can also be affected by breast cancer.

Regenye said, “We always felt with the information disseminated regarding breast cancer; even if one woman went for her mammography, we made a difference. We know that there are so many different types of cancer that have affected our community; therefore, we are trying to address as many as possible with the thought that education about certain cancers may change someone’s personal risk or encourage them to get screened, both life savers. We want people to know risk factors which are anything that affects your chance of getting a disease such as cancer. Different cancers have different risk factors. Some risk factors, such as smoking, can be changed. Others, such as your age or sex, cannot be changed.

There are several lifestyle-related factors that have been linked to colorectal cancer.

The links between diet, weight, exercise and colorectal cancer risk are some of the strongest for any type of cancer.

If you are overweight or obese, your risk of developing and dying from colorectal cancer is higher. Being overweight raises the risk of colon cancer in both men and women, but the link seems to be stronger in men.

If you are not physically active, you have a greater chance of developing colorectal cancer. Being more active might help lower your risk.

A diet that is high in red meats (such as beef, pork, lamb, or liver) and processed meats (such as hot dogs and some luncheon meats) can raise your colorectal cancer risk.

Cooking meats at very high temperatures (frying, broiling, or grilling) creates chemicals that might raise your cancer risk, but it’s not clear how much this might increase your colorectal cancer risk.

Diets high in vegetables, fruits, and whole grains have been linked with a lower risk of colorectal cancer, but fiber supplements have not been shown to help.

People who have smoked for a long time are more likely than non-smokers to develop and die from colorectal cancer. Smoking is a well-known cause of lung cancer, but it is also linked to other cancers, like colorectal cancer.

Colorectal cancer has been linked to heavy alcohol use. Limiting alcohol use to no more than 2 drinks a day for men and 1 drink a day for women could have many health benefits, including a lower risk of colorectal cancer.

Younger adults can develop colorectal cancer, but your chances increase markedly after you turn 50.

If you have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including either ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease, your risk of colorectal cancer is increased.

People with a history of colorectal cancer in a first-degree relative (parent, sibling, or child) are at increased risk. Having an inherited syndrome - About 5 percent to 10 percent of people who develop colorectal cancer have inherited gene defects (mutations) that can cause family cancer syndromes and lead to them getting the disease.

Anyone over the age of 50 should be screened for colon cancer unless your doctor recommends earlier screening due to symptoms or risks.

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Dear Joel

By Joel Markel

Take Your Husband’s Car Keys Dear Joel My problem is a serious one. For at least a few months I have discovered that my husband is driving drunk. It seems to be mostly at the end of the day but it could be throughout the day as well. I don’t know how to handle this and don’t want to get him into trouble.

Answer I see your problem exactly the other way around. By doing nothing you are getting him into trouble. He is a danger to every person on the road (and off the road). Lives are taken and others ruined by drunk drivers. If I were you I would demand that he give you his car keys and driver’s license. That is just the beginning. At that point I would contact an attorney who deals specifically with alcoholism and drug addiction.

If he refuses to go, which may very

wel l b e t h e ca se, I suggest that you go without him. In the meanwhile get him a driver, drive him yourself or keep him home.

I would suggest a bicycle but he is a danger on the road even then if drunk.

Do not let this man drive sober as at this point he is likely to return to his old ways. This entire country is counting on you...Writing to me is a great start but you have a lot of hard work ahead of you.

Let me know how it progresses. I wish you well.

Write to joel@preferredcares.com.

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If you or anyone else is in need of home health care, call Preferred at 732-840-5566.

“Home health care with feeling. Joel Markel is President of Preferred Home Health Care and Nursing services inc. serving all of New Jersey in adult, senior and pediatric home health care.”

Allaire Presents “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”

ALLAIRE – The Historic Village at Allaire will host “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” from 7:30 to 9 p.m. on October 7.

Join a retelling of Washington Irving’s famous tale with Neill Hartley’s dynamic performance that brings the tale to life.

Audience participation is welcome. The performance takes place at the Allaire Chapel. Tickets are $20 per person.

The Historic Village at Allaire, the non-

profit living history museum receives no funding from the State of New Jersey and so relies on donations, admissions, and purchases made at the General Store and Bakery to continue teaching the public about life in New Jersey in 1836.

The village is located at 4263 Atlantic Ave. in Farmingdale.

For more information, call 732-919-3500 or email info@allairevillage.org.

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WALL – The Allaire Community Farm will hold a Farm Food Truck Festival on October 8 from noon to 8 p.m. Come on out for a day of food trucks, beer garden by Branches Catering, live entertainment, ven-

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New Guidebook Spells Out New Jersey’s Right To Farm Act

NEW JERSEY – The State Agriculture Development Committee (SADC) has published a Right to Farm guidebook to help farmers, their neighbors and municipalities understand the role of the Right to Farm Act in resolving disputes involving commercial farms.

“New Jersey’s farmers depend on the Right to Farm Act to protect them from complaints and sometimes overly restrictive local regulations that can be a financial drain on farming operations and drive them out of business,” said Agriculture Secretary Douglas H. Fisher. “Therefore, it is important that all farmers, as well as their neighbors and municipalities, understand the process that must be followed to resolve conflicts

and the standards that must be met in order to qualify for the protections of the Act.” The guidebook explains the basics of the Right to Farm Act, including eligibility criteria, protected activities, the formal complaint process and procedures, and commonly asked questions. The publication also discusses agricultural mediation as an alternative to the formal Right to Farm dispute resolution process.

To obtain a printed copy of the Right to Farm guidebook or the SADC’s previously published agricultural mediation handbook, contact the SADC at609-984-2504 or sadc@ ag.state.nj.us. The publications also are available on the SADC’s website at nj.gov/ agriculture/sadc/publications/.

Girl Scouts Announce “Phenomenal Women Under 40” Honorees

NEW JERSEY – The Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore honored 10 outstanding young professionals with the first ever Phenom Award. The award, which honors Phenomenal Women Under 40 recognized emerging, young, female leaders under the age of 40 from Monmouth and Ocean counties not only for who they are, but also for the potential of what they might achieve in their futures.

This was the inaugural year for this award, which is expected to become an annual Girl Scout celebration of exceptional female leaders in the community. Honorees received their award at a special cocktail reception at Waters Edge in Bayville.

This year’s Phenom Award Honorees were: Heather S. Barberi, Ocean County College Foundation.

Allie Cosaluzzo, Townsquare Media.

Jaimie Diaz, Grand Bank.

Jennifer Godoski, New Jersey Resources.

Lauren M. Holman, Holman Frenia Allison, P.C..

Noelle McNeil, Meridian Neuroscience.

Kelli Peterson, Wells Fargo.

Catherine Tobin, Clean Ocean Action.

Elizabeth M. Trottier, Foss, San Filippo & Milne.

Dr. Tamra Wroblesky, Inner Dynamics Physical Therapy.

Fall Bunco Party

POINT PLEASANT BEACH – The Women’s Club of Point Pleasant Beach will host a Fall Bunco Party at 6 p.m. on October 13 at 513 St. Louis Ave. Ticket are $20 and must be purchased in advance. Guests must be 21 years old and

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Christie Comes To Bayville With School “Fairness Formula” Pitch

By Catherine Galioto and Jennifer Peacock Gov. Chris Christie took his pitch for school funding changes on the road to Bayville, where he announced he has escalated the issue to the judiciary.

“For the first time, it’s your governor going to the court and saying enough is enough, on behalf of the people of this state we’re tired of paying for failure we need this system to change, we filed that today and we’re going to fight for you in the Supreme Court rather than have the educational interest being the ones who are always fighting there with her handouts saying they need more of your money,” Christie told a mostly friendly crowd at Bayville Elks September 15.

Though a scattered “boo” could be heard, the crowd clapped at the promise of a tax decrease with increased school funding to local districts, under what Christie has called the “Fairness Formula.”

Christie’s proposal calls for schools to receive a f lat $6,599 per pupil enrolled but would still receive special education funds. While under Christie’s plan 75 percent of the state’s nearly 600 school districts would see an increase in per-pupil aid, 25 percent would see a decrease, and in the case of some Abbott Districts, lose tens of millions of dollars in aid.

Introducing Christie at his Elks stop was Berkeley Mayor Carmen Amato, who for years has been working to find a solution to his town’s funding levels under current state aid formulas. The proposed Fairness Formula would mean a significant boost to the two school districts in Berkeley.

In Berkeley, the formula could net an “average household savings” of $694, through annual property tax savings, according to the governor’s office.

Mayor Carmen Amato said the amount of aid would impact both school districts that serve Berkeley: the Berkeley School District and the Central Regional School District.

He said that under the Fairness Formula, the state would provide Berkeley Township Board of Education $6,599 per student, multiplied by the 2,065 enrollment, would equal $13,626,935 in aid. In contrast, $2.3 million in state aid was awarded to Berkeley Schools in the 2016-17 budget.

For the Central Regional Board of Education, the $6,599 per student multiplied by 1,971 enrollment would equal $13,006,629 in aid. Central Regional received approximately $4 million in state aid in the 2016-17 budget.

“Under the basics of this plan, both districts combined would see an increase of $20 million in aid. Twenty million in additional property tax relief would be welcomed,” said Amato.

The Berkeley Mayor said that after campaigning for funding changes for years as a member of the board of education, then the council and now the mayor, he never dreamed he would one day be hosting a governor who is pitching a new formula,

one Amato said he welcomes.

“A new school funding for mula is desperately needed, one that is more favorable to Berkeley Township. The current school funding formula, as its predecessors, severely short-changes rural and suburban communities like ours,” said Amato. “I am encouraged by the Governor’s announcement that recognizes the shortcomings of the current formula and the need to provide a more fair funding formula that treats all districts and children the same. It’s not fair that 31 districts, only 5 percent of the States’ 577 school districts receives more than half – 52 percent - of the $9.1 billion to fund education while the 546 districts receive the remaining 48 percent.

However, according to the Education Law Center, a public education advocacy group in Newark, if Christie’s plan goes through, the Lakehurst school district would lose $2.89 million in state aid, 34 percent of its total operating budget.

Plumsted would lose $2.5 million; Little Egg Harbor, $1.02 million; and Tucker-

ton, $270,966. Lakehurst would be the ulous work rules that are imposed upon hardest hit district in the county. us by statute and by collective bargainAnd the news of Christie’s court filing ing agreements with the teachers union riled the teachers union, the New Jersey that prevents us from doing common Education Association, who issued a sense things like, if there are going to statement against it that day: ““Chris be layoffs in our schools, that we should Christie has done nothing as governor layoff the least effective teachers, not but attack public education. He’s failed to do layoffs, as we are required to do by fund the formula. He’s refused to expand state law, based purely upon seniority,” access to early childhood education. He’s said Christie. demonized the women and men who work in our public schools. And he’s proposed a funding scheme that would steal from poor children to reward rich adults,” said NJEA President Wendell Steinhauer.

For a large portion of his visit to Bayville, Christie’s comments put the blame on collective bargaining and statutes that he says bind the hands of real success for education.

–Photo by Catherine Galioto “The real thing that’s preventing us from teaching kids Gov. Chris Christie addresses a crowd at a town hall in these districts are the ridic- style meeting on school funding in Bayville recently.

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Professional Profile Garden State Radiation Oncology

Toms River Surgeon Dr. Barbara Schneider Saves Lives, One Breast At A Time

By Joyce Blay Cancer patients have a “breast” friend in Toms River surgical specialist Dr. Barbara P. Schneider, M.D., F.A.C.S., radiation oncology.

Dr. Schneider believes in treating the whole patient.

“Breast cancer is not just a medical illness, it’s a psychological illness,” she tells a visitor. “Patients not only ask themselves, ‘Am I going to live?’ They also ask themselves, ‘What am I going to look like?’

While Dr. Schneider treats men as well as women, she maintains that women as a group react to a diagnosis of breast cancer differently than men.

“Breast cancer is different from any other cancer because breasts are so visible and prominent in a woman,” Dr. Schneider says. “Breast cancer is almost a betrayal of who the patient is as a woman.”

A patient undergoing treatment for breast cancer may not only suffer the loss of a breast, but the loss of her hair.

Dr. Schneider is that patient’s staunch advocate, supported by a network of specialists that work with her to ensure that patients diagnosed with breast cancer receive the

most appropr iate plan of treatment.

“I feel very strongly about my patients,” she says. “I give them a treatment plan that addresses all of their needs.”

The years have only strengthened her resolve to continue that practice.

Dr. Schneider began her academic career as a biology major at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY. In 1977, she graduated from Albany Medical College. She interned at Bronx Municipal Hospital Center in New York City, then completed the rest of her 5-year surgical residency at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx.

In 19 8 5, D r. Sc hnei der brought her medical expertise to Toms River, NJ, where she opened a private practice.

She has hospital privileges with Community Medical Center.

Because Dr. Schneider is a woman, she of fer s the predominantly female breast cancer patients she treats a uniquely empathetic and compassionate understanding of their needs.

She also offers a range of other surgical procedures in the treatment of various diagnosed conditions.

While Dr. Schneider treats

many different conditions, the majority of her patients are diagnosed with breast cancer.

Each breast is as individual as the person being treated, Dr. Schneider maintains. Her goal is to save both patient and breast. As an expert in the technique of oncoplastic surger y, which inc reases the rate of breast conservation, she has a greater rate of success than many other surgeons nationwide reported. Her local recurrence rate following breast conserving surgery is less than 1% compared to a nationwide rate of 9.7%.

All patients are in good hands as soon as they enter Dr. Schneider’s office, conveniently located next to Community Medical Center. Dr. Schneider’s two experienced assistants share her philosophy, she says. They expertly assess each patient in order to triage their needs prior to seeing Dr. Schneider.

Patients praise Dr. Schneider’s work and her results in comments posted online.

“You and your staff were professional, compassionate and caring,” Gail wrote in her online rating of Dr. Schneider.

“I’d recommend you to anyone.”

Another patient expressed gratitude to Dr. Schneider for

Dr. Barbara P. Schneider, M.D., F.A.C.S. the results she achieved.

“Thank you for 6 years cancer free!” Donna exclaimed in her online comment.

Still another patient commented on Dr. Schneider’s warmth and understanding, as well as the quality of her surgical expertise.

“I felt as if you knew me although we had just met,” Sue wrote in an online post. “You took all my fears, worries, and concerns put them on a table and tackled them BEFORE I had the chance to verbalize them. You do know the “being” beyond the human and made a scary situation very calm. I had no post- op pain and have never seen such a beautiful incision line.”

In 2015, Dr. Schneider received the Compassionate Doctor Recognition from Vitals, a New Jersey organization that annually honors the nation’s favorite doctors based on patient reviews and ratings.

For the past 35 years, Dr. Schneider has strived to help

her patients survive, as well as thrive, despite a diagnosis of breast cancer.

The odds are increasingly in their favor.

“A diagnosis of breast cancer is no longer a death sentence,” Dr. Schneider says. “One of the biggest reasons is the inc reased use of sc reen ing mammograms since the 1980s. Why should anyone check out at age 70 when they may have a good quality of life until they’re 90? At any age, a screening mammogram is the best investment a woman can make in her quality of life.”

For further information, visit Dr. Schneider’s Web site at barbaraschneidermd.com.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Schneider’s office, located at 9 Hospital Drive, Suite C210, Toms River, NJ 08755, call 732-244 -2060.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of September 24-September 30

ARIES (Mar 21- Apr. 19): Don’t sweat the small stuff. Stay focused on the overall objectives and don’t allow minor difficulties sidetrack you from making progress. Plot your moves carefully and strategically before taking action this week.

TAURUS (Apr. 20- May 20): Recharge those batteries. Use time off to your advantage.

Take a well-deserved rest before getting back into the daily grind. A friend or loved one may wish to engage in a deep, philosophical discussion in the week to come.

GEMINI (May 21- June 20): Find the balance between confidence and arrogance. You may be able to back up what you say with concrete action but it is the manner in which you do it that may put someone off. Use humility this week.

CANCER (June 21- July 22): Keep your emotions in check. A disagreement with an ill-tempered individual could escalate in the week ahead if you allow it. Prioritize tasks in order of importance so that a heavy workload doesn’t bog you down.

LEO (July 23- Aug. 22): Watch your step.

Be mindful of your manners in the week ahead as some people may be quick to take offense or start an argument. If an offer seems too good to be true, just wait for the inevitable catch.

VIRGO (Aug. 23- Sept. 22): You’ve got to give a little to get a little. Negotiations will go more smoothly in the week ahead if both parties agree to make sacrifices. Relax when meeting new people rather than being too formal and straitlaced.

LIBRA (Sept. 23- Oct. 22.): Stay calm, cool and collected this week. Keep your head while everyone around you is losing theirs to diffuse a difficult situation. Someone’s sales pitch may be attractive but you aren’t likely to fall for it.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23- Nov. 21): Be sure that the only toes you’re standing on are your own.

In your zeal to get a new project underway, you may inadvertently push someone out of the loop.

Plan your course of action carefully this week.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22- Dec. 21): Don’t bite off more than you can chew. This week your need to succeed may cause you to take on responsibilities that you can’t adequately handle. Finish up current tasks before starting anything new.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22- Jan. 19): Look before you leap. Starting a new task that you are not properly prepared for could prove disastrous.

Someone who offers you an attractive deal this week may not be telling the whole story.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20- Feb. 18): Nip it in the bud. You have the wisdom and foresight to prevent a friend or loved one from making a foolish mistake. Steer clear of those who seem to be itching for a fight in the upcoming week.

PISCES (Feb. 19- Mar. 20): Agree to disagree. No matter how hard you argue or how passionate you are about your beliefs you are never going to change someone’s mind. A relationship started this week may have lasting consequences.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Autumn App Rich In Flavor, Light On Calories

By Wolfgang Puck

The first day of autumn is days away, and the thoughts of many enthusiastic home cooks are beginning to shift from outdoor to indoor entertaining. It’s a great time of year for dinner parties, too, with the evenings closing in while the frenzy of holiday parties is still mercifully more than two months away.

But with summer still here, I’d like to share some advice I think is very important, based on my own interest in providing delicious, nutritious, high-quality meals to my family, friends and everyone who dines in my restaurants. That advice is: Don’t let the change of seasons derail you from your own commitment to healthful cooking and eating.

As I detail in my recent book “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Healthy,” soon to come out in a new paperback edition, even the most elegant, special-occasion recipes can be cooked in ways that reduce fat, sugar and salt while maximizing not only flavor but also all kinds of beneficial ingredients. Case in point is a new, lighter (but no less delicious) version of an appetizer I’ve been serving for years: my butterflied baked shrimp with herbed breadcrumbs.

Bearing in mind that we eat with our eyes before food ever passes our lips, I butterfly the shrimps to create a satisfyingly beautiful presentation as well as to ensure they cook both quickly and evenly. I then coat the shrimp with just enough breadcrumbs to give them a golden-brown, crunchy surface, using a little olive oil to help the coating stick in place of the melted butter I once used decades ago. A trio of fresh herbs enlivens the coating, along with a pinch of the traditional Basque seasoning called Espelette pepper, for which you can substitute cayenne or hot paprika if you can’t find it in a specialty market.

In similar spirit, I enhance the dish by adding moisture and flavor with a streamlined version of aioli. That classic southern French sauce uses egg-rich mayonnaise as its base; but, for this recipe, I instead substitute nonfat Greek-style yogurt, which miraculously feels and tastes rich. To amp up the sauce, I use caramelized garlic - made easily at home - in place of the usual raw garlic.

Through such subtle yet significant changes, a once-indulgent dish becomes admirably lean, with fewer than a third of its calories coming from fat. Serve it as an appetizer for an autumn dinner party; or, if you like, double the portion size for a light but very satisfying main course. Either way, the results will make you want to entertain more often this autumn.

BUTTERFLIED BAKED SHRIMP WITH HERBED BREADCRUMBS AND ROASTED GARLIC LEMON YOGURT AIOLI Serves 4 For the shrimp: 3/4 cup (185 mL) fresh whole-grain breadcrumb 3/4 pound (375 g) extra-large shrimp (16 shrimp), peeled and deveined Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano leaves 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves 2 teaspoons minced garlic

1/4 teaspoon ground Espelette pepper or hot paprika 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 4 cups packed baby arugula leaves, rinsed well and patted dry Juice of 1/2 lemon For the aioli: 3/4 cup (185 mL) nonfat plain Greek yogurt 4 1/2 tablespoons mashed roasted garlic, homemade (recipe follows) or store-bought 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon honey Pinch cayenne pepper Pinch freshly ground black pepper Kosher salt Lemon wedges, for garnish Preheat the oven to 400 F (200 C).

For the shrimp, evenly spread the breadcrumbs on a rimmed baking sheet and toast in the oven until golden brown, about 10 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning. Remove from the oven, transfer to a mixing bowl, and set aside. Raise the oven temperature to 500 F (260 C).

With a small, sharp knife, butterfly each shrimp by slicing along the length of its outer curve where the vein was removed, cutting half to two-thirds of the way down through it, from just in front of the tail to the head end; be careful not to cut all the way through.

Turn each shrimp over and gently make three shallow perpendicular slits across the other side to prevent them from curling. Lightly season all over with salt and black pepper. Set aside.

Add the basil, oregano, parsley, thyme, garlic and Espelette pepper to the bowl with breadcrumbs.

Season to taste with salt and black pepper and toss.

Brush the bottom of a large ovenproof skillet with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Press the open side of each shrimp into the oil in the skillet, then dredge in the crumb mixture, pressing down firmly so the crumbs coat the shrimp well. Place all the shrimp, coated side up, in the skillet in a single layer. Bake until the shrimp are just cooked through, turning pink and white, and the crumbs are deep golden brown, about 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, put the arugula in a large bowl, add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and the lemon juice, season with salt and black pepper, and toss well. Divide among four serving plates.

For the roasted garlic lemon yogurt aioli, in a medium bowl, combine the yogurt, roasted garlic, lemon juice, honey, cayenne, black pepper and salt to taste. Stir well.

To serve, arrange the shrimp, breadcrumbs up, on each plate. Serve with lemon wedges, passing the sauce at the table.

ROASTED GARLIC Makes about 1/4 cup (60 mL) 4 whole heads garlic 1/3 cup (80 mL) extra-virgin olive oil Preheat the oven to 375 F (190 C).

Arrange the garlic heads in a small roasting pan and drizzle with the oil, turning to coat.

Roast until very tender when gently squeezed with a hand protected with an oven glove, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Set aside at room temperature until cool enough to handle.

When cool, cut the heads crosswise in half with a serrated knife. Squeeze the softened pulp from each half. Transfer to a container, cover and refrigerate. Use as needed within three or four days.

(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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