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Tax Rolls Underline Struggle, Growth In Sandy Rebuilding By Chris Lundy and Judy Smestad-Nunn OCEAN COUNTY – A great deal of rebuilding has gone on in the four years since Super Storm Sandy. Individually, it is about people getting back into a home. For the towns, it’s about getting those homes back on the tax rolls. Once homes are determined to be unlivable, they fall off the tax rolls. The property itself is still taxable, but the structure is not. This leaves a hole in the tax ratable base. The money still needs to be raised, and so it is raised from neighbors who weren’t affected. “We lost about $200 million of our ratable base,” Stafford Mayor Richard Spodofora said. That means that about $200 million worth of homes were wiped out by the storm. The hardest hit sections of town were, unsurprisingly, those near the Barnegat Bay, such as Beach Haven West, Mallard Island or Cedar Run. By cutting some positions through attrition, the township was in good economic shape going into Sandy, he said. The biggest challenge was to address the base flood elevations that the Federal Emergency Management Agency set, he said. FEMA set height limits that every home had to be raised to, or else pay higher flood insurance premiums. The most dreaded designation was the V zone, which represented homes likely to be hit by high
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velocity wind and water. These areas had the highest base flood elevations. Stafford officials were able to argue that Beach Haven West did not need to be in the V zone, which saved the residents a lot of money and headaches in raising their homes, he said. The town also changed ordinances to streamline the rebuilding process. “I think we’re rebuilding quicker than other towns I’ve seen” as a result, he said. In Lacey, the damage really depended on the area, Mayor Steven Kennis said. “We’re fortunate we didn’t have as much damage as the barrier island towns,” he said. A spot such as the Forked River Beach area was hit pretty hard because they are older houses, on slabs, that are not too far above the water line.
There are still houses there that are in the midst of reconstruction. There are some empty plots of land with only a mailbox standing. Construction vehicles are parked on islands in the middle of roads. In Barnegat, the shore areas were hit harder than other areas, but the damage was not as widespread as other shore towns, Barnegat Mayor John Novak said. There are a few houses left that need rebuilding but most of the waterfront areas have recovered. Some people raised their houses by choice, but there was not the widespread rebuilding that a lot of shore homes had, he said. “We really weren’t hurt that horribly in this town,” he said. “We only had one house (Sandy - See Page 5)
Four Vie For Three Lacey School Board Seats
By Chris Lundy LACEY – Finances, health insurance, and the future students face after graduation are topics on the minds of candidates running for seats on the Lacey Township Board of Education. There are four candidates running for three, three-year seats.
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The candidates are incumbents Linda Downing and Shawn Giordano, as well as Thomas Crowell and Nicholas Mirandi. Crowell has been a benefits consultant for 22 years. He owns Atlantic Coast Benefits Consultants, where he works with small and mid-sized businesses to develop benefits plans and manage premiums. He is the
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past president of the Jersey Shore Association of Human Resources. He has 10 years of experience on the board of the Lacey Little League, including three years as president. He said he hopes to bring his experience
By Chris Lundy LACEY – Wherever there are large fields in a town, geese are a problem. One resident brought up a solution at recent Lacey Township Committee meeting: use dog walkers. Resident Douglas Baron complained about the geese that were often found on the athletic fields at Clune Park, “feces-ing up the place.” Usually, the geese just get shooed from one end of the park to the other. They continue to foul the fields. If there was more of a constant community effort, they would learn to stay away because there is no safe time. “Everyone walks their dogs. Get it organized so that there’s always someone there,” he said at the October 13 meeting. Some kind of central organization would have people walk their dogs during different time slots. The Committee entertained the idea, but were concerned about having the dogs also making a mess on the fields. “Not every dog owner is good about cleaning up. Some people make more of a mess,” Township Business Administrator Veronica Laureigh said. (Geese - See Page 8)
Four-Way Race For Barnegat School Board
By Chris Lundy BARNEGAT – There are four people running for three, three-year seats on the Barnegat Board of Education. Christine Harashinski is running against the team of Christya Quelch, Peter Toth and Francis Sarno. Tosh and Sarno are currently on the school
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washed away in the whole town.” Sandy produced a record storm surge along the entire New Jersey coast -- partly due to the timing of landfall near the time of high tide - which damaged or destroyed an estimated 650,000 houses and left approximately 8.5 million people without power. New Jersey had billions of dollars in infrastructure damage afterward, with rebuilding clearly continuing in many areas to this day. At the county level, the pre-Sandy ratables were $103.895 billion. In 2013 they were down to $94.859 billion due to the impact of the superstorm. In 2016, the ratables in Ocean County are $96.430 billion, still below the pre-Sandy number. For inland towns such as Manchester, the main damage was due to fallen trees or power lines creating property damage, and the widespread power outages that impacted the area. Still the storm surge created flooding concerns for upstream areas as well. But coastal waterfront properties saw the worst damage, and many residents are still not back home. One of them is Good Luck Point in Berkeley, where several boarded-up homes are missing siding, or parts of their structure, just as in the days after the October 29, 2012 storm surge. Others nearby are in the process of being raised to new elevation. Vacant lots where homes were razed sit overgrown, while the Good Luck Point Marina was rebuilt and celebrated its anniversary in 2015. A “Quality of Life Enforcement Zone” sign
The Southern Ocean Times, October 29, 2016, Page 5 remains there in Berkeley, warning that loitering is not permitted. The sign came as several towns grappled with onlookers but also those scavenging for materials from destroyed homes, or to warn of the potential for danger in unsafe structures. Berkeley Mayor Carmen Amato said the Good Luck Point neighborhood remains a concern for the township, where local officials see it as a main area that looks much the way it did after Superstorm Sandy hit. Several shuttered homes sit with their siding or garages torn asunder, or an empty lot is where a home once stood. Amato said it is still an area showing the signs of Sandy devastation, but it also frequently floods. Still, it’s not all bad, he said. A promising sign is the amount of homes that back on the tax roles after being rebuilt, said the mayor. “We are still down about $53 million in ratables since pre-Sandy. So we are getting there, and hopefully the more and more that homes keep going up and getting rehabbed we’ll get more and more tax revenue in,” Amato said of Berkeley. In Toms River, the storm caused a $2.025 billion loss to its ratable base. As 2016 began, the “recovery” of the storm damaged ratables was $1.107 billion, leaving $918 million in property still damaged or rebuilding and off the tax roles for Toms River. Toms River Township Spokesperson Stacy Proebstle provided other figures to gauge the level of rebuilding going on in Toms River, where barrier island communities such as Ortley Beach were considered “ground zero” by Mayor Tom Kelaher and the lagoon bayfronts of East Dover, Bayshore and Silverton neighborhoods are still rebuilding. As of October 19, the township had issued: 2,045
demolition permits with 1,985 completed; new home permits for 1,839 with 1,403 completed; and 1,129 elevation permits with 707 completed. Brick Mayor John G. Ducey said he is surprised at how many people still aren’t back in their homes, four years after the storm, and he said he is surprised at how many contractors are being indicted for fraud. “People have no money, the grant money is gone, and it adds to the stress and anxiety,” he said. At least a dozen Brick residents have filed complaints against contractors, six against one contractor alone, Ducey said. In most cases the contractor starts a job, stops and walks away, the mayor said. “Residents are calling the Building Department about why it is taking so long to get a permit, but we tell them nothing has been submitted,” Ducey said. “Then people realize they’re being scammed.” In Brick, an estimated 8,000 properties were affected by the storm in varying degrees. A little over 500 properties were destroyed, with several hundred of those having been completely washed away by the superstorm. Brick had 1,300 homes on the barrier island, and 60 of those, located in Camp Osborn, burned to the ground in the middle of the night. At the time, Brick’s ratable base on the barrier island was $1.3 billion, or 12 percent of the township’s ratable base. Since the storm, a grant from the NJ Department of Community Affairs (through the Post-Sandy Planning Grant Program) was used to collect information and analyze data to provide tools that identify and address vulnerabilities to flood-related hazards in Brick.
The resulting Floodplain Management and Hazard Mitigation Plans make 127 recommendations for design and zoning changes in the township’s flood-prone areas. By implementing these recommendations, Brick could obtain approval in the FEMA National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System (CRS), which would assist residents by lowering their flood insurance premiums. After the storm, there was a total of over 300 properties identified as abandoned in Brick. In March 2014 the council passed an Abandoned Property Ordinance that addresses the criteria for determining whether a property is legally abandoned. The ordinance established an abandoned properties list and details the process for an owner to have that property removed from the list. Brick township has begun to demolish some of the abandoned properties, much to the relief of residents who live near the nuisance structures, and now there are 163 properties on the list. In 2012, Brick’s pre-Sandy ratables were $11.335 billion. In 2013, the ratables dropped about $420 million to $10.913 billion, which at the time tax assessor Irene Raftery called “a significant loss.” Following Superstorm Sandy, Brick township had to borrow over $30 million in emergency notes, and since then, Brick and other communities has received millions of dollars of Community Development Block Essential Services Grants to assist with recovery until ratables were back on the books and homes were repaired. For our archives of Superstorm Sandy coverage, visit micromediapubs.com. –Catherine Galioto contributed to this article.
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board. Harashinski works for Stewart Title Company. She is the past president and treasurer of the Manahawkin Chapter of Business Network International. She is the co-coordinator for the RCIA program at St. Mary’s Church, and is a CCD teacher. She also volunteers with the PTA and has co-coordinated Operation Cookie Drop, sending home baked cookies to military members. Taxes and morale are her two largest issues. Harashinski said the hiring of a new teacher, who is related to a board member, at a higher rate than other teachers has caused low morale and shows a lack of fiscal responsibility. “Having a senior who graduated last year, and a fifth grader currently in the school system, I’ve seen the quality of education diminish,” she said. She hoped that this could be reversed by retaining quality teachers and improving morale. She also wants to see more of a focus on writing skills. Quelch is co-owner of Duck Cove Marina on Long Beach Island, and R. Quelch and Sons Maintenance and Construction. She is a volunteer at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. She hopes to implement a strategic plan for the district. That plan would focus on such issues as communication and making sure that every voice is heard in shaping the district. Also important are the growing needs of special education. The lack of resources for special education has to be addressed. Additionally, the lack of funding makes it difficult to balance the budget without raising
property taxes. “I want to ensure that every student who graduates from our district has a positive, rewarding, and successful experience that will give them the necessary tools and abilities to move smoothly into the next chapter of their life,” she said. Toth is an IT network operations manager for a global market research company. He has been on the board for seven months. He is also a volunteer fireman, member of the Civil Air Patrol based out of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, helping to teach leadership and cyber security to kids ages 12 to 18. Fiscal responsibility, improving communication to parents and residents, and education are his top goals. “I hope to bring my 20 years of experience as an IT manager helping to provide superior technology to this district. In the age we live, where technology is a critical component to our children’s education, we want our kids to be successful and have all the tools they need to succeed and stay competitive,” Toth said. Sarno was a teacher, but is now an administrator in adult education. He has had three terms on the board already, serving two years as its president. One of the his top goals are maintaining the district’s high educational standards in the face of shrinking state aide. The district also has to keep its technology up to speed. All of this must be done while keeping the tax rate stable. “I hope to continue to strive for improvements in our district, that keeps us as one of the elite districts in the county,” he said.
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in benefits consulting to help reign in the high cost of the school’s health insurance plan without hurting employees. This is a goal that would help the district for years to come. In the short term, he said he wants to explore sponsorship and partnerships to keep costs down: “This year’s (tax) increase was at the maximum allowed and our taxpayers can no longer sustain huge increases.” In looking at curriculum, the district is pulled in two directions. It is required to teach to the standardized tests, but more importantly, they must develop curriculum that will prepare students for the real world. Downing was a teacher and later administrator in the Toms River Regional Schools. In her retirement, she worked as interim principal in Medford and Beach Haven. She has been on the Lacey Board of Education since 1992. Finances are her main concern. “Approximately 66 percent of our general fund comes from local taxes, while 31.9 percent is state aid, and 2 percent is other revenue,” she said, adding that the board is looking at alternate resources to help offset the budget. Solar panels are one such example. “One of the biggest complaints I have heard about our district is the math curriculum,” she said. To that end, recent retirees have
been replaced with new administrators that are strong in math education. The district is also discussing changes to the advanced placement structure. “Guidance has always been a concern and it will continue to be a priority of mine.” Mirandi is a district sales coordinator for AFLAC. Prior to that, he was a police officer in Carteret for 25 years, retiring in 2011 as a lieutenant. He is a member of the New Jersey State PBA Local 600, Carteret PBA Local 47/47A, and was a manager and coach of travel baseball teams. Preparing students for when they graduate is the greatest challenge educators face, he said. “We live in a highly competitive and technological society today and students must have the education and tools needed to move on to their next stage in life, whether going to college, trade school, military or going directly into the workforce.” Budgetarily, he said he wants to look at each line item to see where it can be trimmed. Health insurance will be a focus, considering his recent employment with AFLAC. The school district needs to be a community center, with administrators, teachers, and the public all having a seat at the table, he said. Giordano did not return requests for interview by press time.
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F������� L����� CASA For Children I am writing in hopes of offering a suggestion for the many people who might be wondering how they can help local children, especially those who are victims of abuse and neglect. I encourage looking into volunteer opportunities with our local chapter of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Ocean County. CASA of Ocean County is part of a national nonprofit organization which trains and supports volunteers who are appointed by the courts to fight for the rights of children in the foster care and child welfare systems. CASA of Ocean County will be holding an information session at their office located at 1108 Hooper Avenue building 1 suite C Toms River, NJ 08754 on November 8 at 5:15 to 6 p.m. this information session is open to the public In Ocean County alone there are over 750 children living in foster care. I continue to be amazed at the number of vulnerable children right here in our own communities. What is most surprising— and disheartening—is that during this incredibly vulnerable time in a young life, the foster care and family court system is simply too overworked to deal with the unique needs and rights of each child. As a result, too many children in the system get bounced from
house to house—having to change schools five or six times in just a couple of years. Often siblings get split up because there isn’t enough room for larger families. Some kids even wind up sleeping in hallways on cots until they are literally “aged out of the system” when they turn 18. These children deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. They deserve the chance to live in a safe, loving and permanent home. That is why the CASA of Ocean County Program exists. In fact, a child with a CASA volunteer is half as likely to languish in foster care, and that much more likely to find a safe permanent home. But we only have enough resources to support 10 percent of the children in the system today. We are committed to ensuring that all children in foster care have a committed CASA volunteer assigned to support them. To do this, we will need to more than double the number of CASA volunteers for the organization. We need to start right here in our community, and you can help by contacting casaofoceancounty.org for volunteer, donation or other participation opportunities. I am a CASA supporter, because I want to stand up for the rights of a child. Join me and make the difference in the life of a child! Vicki Weiss CASA of Ocean County
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L������ T� T�� E����� Vote Quiroz And Kleinfield We have a real choice this year in electing two township committee candidates with the dedication and drive to do the right thing for Barnegat. Ye s , A r m a nd o Q u i r oz and Craig Kleinfield are Democrats r un ning for Barnegat township committee, but party should not play a role in local politics. The incumbents have done nothing over the last 10 years, except: raise our municipal proper ty taxes to ext reme highs (9.6 percent in just this last year); spend taxpayer money irresponsibly; forsake being open and transparent by reducing township meetings from fou r per mont h to one per month; hide why our police chief was suspended; hire an uncer tif ied busi ness ad m i n ist rator without any job posting a nd i nt e r v iew pro ce s s and paying him $120,000 a year, which was the salary for previous certified business administrator; f a i le d d el ive r i ng a d e quate services to citizens until residents organize an uprising; ignore the
condition of our parks, all of which have numerous and hazardous safety violations, forcing parents t o t a ke t h e i r ch i ld r e n to parks in neighboring towns. Quiroz and Kleinfield are not politicians. Armando is a de d icat e d t e a che r a nd Cr a ig i s a r et i r e d businessman. They will bring solid best business pr act ices i nto r u n n i ng Barnegat’s government, like conducting a forensic audit to reduce waste ful spending; implement policy and procedures for hiring, performance reviews and how to proceed on performance reviews; ex pa nd t he nu mb e r of Township meetings; work with the Barnegat public works to begin revitalizing our parks and, most of all, work for all the residents in Barnegat. You can and should vote with your head and your hear t. Visit the Quiroz and Kleinfield Facebook page at facebook .com/ armandojquiroz and take a better look at them up close and personal. Let’s bring democracy and transparency back to Barnegat. Marianne P. Clemente Barnegat
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Quiroz And Kleinfield Will Bring Diversity To Barnegat Government Barnegat’s one party government lacks in transparency and has led to a lack of debate on issues that have great impact on the town budget and bureaucracy. The ridiculously high taxes for the minimal services provided and the lack of effort to reduce municipal operating costs are some of the results of this one party system in the government currently. Barnegat residents deserve better and a more open government is just weeks away. When Barnegat residents go to vote on November 8 they can elect the team of Armando Quiroz and Craig Kleinfield. Both are long term Barnegat residents and Democrats which will provide diversity to our current all Republican Committee. Quiroz and Kleinfield have questioned the use of the PILOT program for housing developments and have raised the deplorable conditions of our municipal playgrounds and parks, noting that most do not even meet NJ requirements. What has all Republican town committee been up to? It seems to me that they have been working on how they preserve their seats on the committee and create jobs and opportunities for themselves and their cronies. Let’s open up Barnegat government and elect Armando Quiroz and Craig Kleinfield on November 8. It is time to have real debate on the committee so that all residents have a voice. Ron Naples Barnegat
Casino Expansion Gamble Not Worth Risking Casino expansion is a bad idea that would devastate the state’s economy by causing billions in lost economic
revenue, increasing home foreclosures and losing tens of thousands of jobs. Proponents of casino expansion have lacked transparency in their proposal for North Jersey casinos as we still do not know what the tax rates would be, where the casinos would be built or who would build them. Transparency has been an ongoing issue as the cryptic referendum provides only a requirement that casinos would have to be built at least 72 miles outside of Atlantic City. Beyond that, no exact location has been provided and no tax rate has been agreed upon, making it impossible to know what revenues would look like or what programs, state funds or constituency would purportedly benefit from casino expansion. As someone who played an integral part in the New Jersey casino industry from its inception, I know how detrimental casino expansion in North Jersey would be for the state, I am voting to protect the New Jersey taxpayers and voting no on Question One. Steven P. Perskie Former Assemblyman, State Senator and Casino Control Commission Chairman
Stop! Stop! Stop! Please for heaven’s sake and the reputation of our great country: Stop! Stop! Stop! Stop the disgusting back and forth discussions about Trump’s sexual misconduct, Hillary’s related e-mails possibly falsified by Russian hackers and Bill Clinton’s bad conduct of two decades ago. We’ve heard enough and for too long about these disgraceful issues making a mockery of our country and its electoral system. We are faced with an increasingly aggressive Russia, nuclear provocations by North Korea, human tragedies in Syria, Chinese adventurism, natural disasters in our country, (Letters - See Page 8)
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racial and police problems and families facing growing economic pressures as prices spiral. These are the issues that should be the concern to our voters and candidates. Yet, they and the media seem absorbed solely with daily nastiness. This is truly deplorable. Seymour Brotman Manchester
Vote The Principles Of The Platform, Not Personality Of Candidate Calling all Catholics and fellow Christians. We need to vote for the principles outlined in the platform of each candidate. Important for our futures: the selection of the Supreme Court judges; religious freedom; the preservation of life. Other issues are also important but with life as an underlying principle, charity will prevail. The Republican platform is definitely pro-life; the Democratic platform is definitely
not. The platforms speak for themselves. This may be our last chance to turn our culture around. Don’t be offended by a candidate’s “non-politician,” unpolished behavior. Look beyond to what will be implemented when the candidate takes office. We are desperate for a change for good. L.A. Schuck Manchester
GOP Hypocrites Should Climb Off High Horses A ny person who was offended by Trump’s remarks, regardless of their gender, has at some point said or thought something offensive about someone else. It’s time for the hypocrites to climb off their high horses. Any Republican running for an office who states publicly they are not supporting Trump can count on my vote for their opposition. Paul R Hueck Berkeley
Vote No On Question One Casino expansion would have a devastating effect, on not only our region, but throughout the entire state by destroying tens of thousands of jobs and causing billions in lost revenue. Meanwhile, New Jersey voters have been left in the dark about key details of the proposed expansion because it would only benefit a handful of well-connected, special interests. We cannot stand idly by as casino expansion looms and our economic well-being is at stake. That is why I am voting no on Question One on Election Day. John Armstrong Absecon Mayor
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In other news, the Township Committee authorized a change in the contract for when Veteran’s Way was realigned. The contractor, Earle Asphalt, saw an increase in the amount of $36,500. The county had made some requests that the contractor had to abide by, and that increased the cost, Laureigh said. The work has already been completed. The change order is to close out the account. Although the increase was for
$36,500, it followed a decrease of $8,600 that had come earlier, she said. Additionally, a committeeman wanted to address the water quality after a report circulated online. The report cited a number of New Jersey towns that have levels of Chromium-6 that was considered high. This was the chemical made known by legal clerk and environmental activist Erin Brockovich in articles and a movie. The creator of the report, the Environmental Working Group, is a nonprofit that has a
petition to urge the federal Environmental Protection Agency to set a national safety limit. Many news sources reprinted the report verbatim and it was shared throughout social media. The article stated that there were levels of Chromium-6 in the water of many towns that, while below the state limit, are not below California’s limit, which is the most strict. “We’re below the state limit. Our water is safe,” Committeeman Tim McDonald said. “Some people are trying to create a problem where there is no problem.”
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STAFFORD – The traffic pattern over the bridges on Route 72 in Stafford Township is changing in order to resurface existing bridges. The easterly secondary bridges will be reduced to a lane width of 13’6” eastbound and 13’6” westbound. The secondary bridges traveled lanes will not be divided with jersey barriers and will require all traffic to be stopped in order for wide loads exceeding 13’ to safely cross the bridges. The secondary bridge restrictions have been effective since October 10. These travel restrictions shall be cleared on or about May 15, 2017. Anyone delivering a modular home/wide load exceeding 13’ to Long Beach Island must notify the police and arrange an escort. On the day of the delivery when the driver reaches Route 72 in Stafford Township there
is a wide shoulder prior to the westernmost eastbound bridge, near Marsha Drive at mile marker 26. All drivers are to safely pull over into this area and call 609-597-8581 to advise the police of their arrival and wait for a police escort to arrive. This notice also pertains to wide loads exceeding 13’ originating on Long Beach Island such as large boats and equipment. Anyone on Long Beach Island who needs to leave the island with a wide load exceeding 13’ must follow the same instructions and schedule a police escort. Wide load escorts will be conducted by Police Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. only. For more information from NJDOT, visit njcommuter.com.
SRHS Welcomes Dallas Brass
MANAHAWKIN – The music department at Southern Regional High School will host a one-day residency of the nationally acclaimed Dallas Brass on November 16. During the day, students will have the opportunity to work with members of the Dallas Brass through clinics and rehearsals. The evening will culminate with a public concert in Southern Regional’s Joseph P. Echle Auditorium at 7 p.m., in which Southern Regional students will be performing alongside these outstanding
professionals. The concert will feature American music from George Washington’s time to the present day, exploring jazz, classical, and other popular styles. The Dallas Brass participates in a limited number of these residencies around the country each year. Tickets are $15 general admission, $10 for students. Contact Andrew Wright at awright1@srsd. net for tickets.
Film Screenings
BEACH HAVEN – The Lighthouse International Film Society will screen two movies in November. On November 12 at 8 p.m., Our View of Vietnam will be screened. A Q&A with filmmaker John Kurash will be part of the presentation. The cost is $5 per person. Admission for
LIFS members is free. The screening will take place at the Beach Haven Historical Museum, Engleside and Beach Aves. On November 26 at 8 p.m., the society will screen Fire and Water at South End Surf N’ Paddle, 220 S Bay Ave. Admission is $5 for nonmembers, free for members.
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–Photo courtesy Southern Regional High School MANAHAWKIN – The Southern Regional Girls JV Volleyball team fi nished the season undefeated with a 17-0 record. The Rams were coached by Ms. Kelsey Gesicki, Southern Alum Class of 2011.
Run For The Badge
LACEY – The Lacey Township Police Department coordinated a 5k virtual run for the “Run for the Badge” virtual event held at Gille Park on October 15. The virtual run is for participants who were unable to attend the “Run for the Badge” event in Washington, D.C., which supports the mission of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. The Memorial Fund is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. The Memorial Fund built and continues to maintain the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, the nation’s monument to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. The Memorial Fund is a principal organizer of the National Police Week observance each May and hosts a Candlelight Vigil at the
Memorial each May 13, to dedicate the newly-engraved names of the fallen, and honor all fallen law enforcement officers. In addition, the Memorial Fund maintains the largest, most comprehensive database of line-of-duty officer deaths, conducts research to identify emerging trends and findings of officer fatalities, and serves as an information clearinghouse to improve officer safety. The Memorial Fund is also working on a campaign to build the first-ever National Law Enforcement Museum, adjacent to the Memorial in Washington, D.C. The Museum will take a high-tech approach to telling the story of American law enforcement through interactive exhibits, collections, research and education. For more information, please visit support. nleomf.org/site/PageNavigator/rftb_faq.html.
Special Thanksgiving Market
BARNEGAT – The Barnegat Famers Market will hold a special market for Thanksgiving on November 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jersey Farmers with fresh home grown sea-
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EDITING OUT BLINDNESS GENES
Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a group of genetic disorders that causes cells in the light-sensing retina to degenerate, which leads to loss of night vision and progressive loss of the visual field that leads to “tunnel vision.” While some RP patients retain their central vision and a restricted visual field into their 50s, others experience significant vision loss in early adulthood. Eventually, most individuals with RP will lose most of their sight. However, promising news tells of a genome therapy technique, CRISPR, that is being tested as a possible way of saving the sight of people with inherited eye diseases. CRISPR edits out and replaces the gene causing the disease, after which the corrected cells are injected into the eye. In addition to innovative therapies, a number of services and devices are available to help people with vision loss carry out daily activities and maintain their independence. In addition to eye care professionals, it’s important to have help from a team of experts, which may include occupational therapists, orientation and mobility specialists, and certified low vision therapists. At SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES, P.A., our courteous staff is professional and well-trained. We encourage regular eye examinations. Please call 732349-5622 for an appointment.
–Photo courtesy Southern Regional School District MANAHAWKIN – The Southern Regional Boys Cross Country team won the 2016 Shore Conference “A” South division title on October 13. It is the eighth consecutive year that Southern has won the divisional championship.
Emergencies Services Go Hairy For November
LACEY – Members of the Lacey Township Police Department and local Emergency Services Volunteers will be breaking protocol for a good cause. Lacey Township Police Officers, along with members from the Forked River, Lanoka Harbor, and Bamber Lakes Fire Departments, the Lacey Township and Lanoka Harbor EMS Squads, and members from the Lacey Township Dive Team, will be participating in “No Shave November” to raise awareness and funding for cancer charities. The initiative will begin on November 1 and conclude on November 30. No-Shave November is a fundraiser in which people put down their razor in order to raise awareness and funding for cancer charities. Residents in Lacey Township will find some of their police officers and emergency service personnel to be on the “hairy side” during the month of November. Funds raised by the “Lacey Township Challenge” will go to charities including the American Cancer Society, Prevent Cancer Foundation, Fight Colorectal Cancer, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Breakfast With Santa
BARNEGAT – Township Recreation will host a breakfast with Santa on December 3. Tickets go on sale November 17 in the Recreation Department Office. The cost is $10 for adults and children. There is no charge for children age 2 and younger. The recreation office hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Monday evenings from 5 to 7 p.m. Tickets are limited and not available at the door. Cameras are welcome to take pictures with Santa.
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Lacey Township Police and the Emergency Services are not taking donations directly. Donations on behalf of the police officers and the Emergency Services personnel should be made directly to No-Shave.org under the Lacey Township Challenge. Both the Lacey Township Police Department and the Lacey Township Emergency Services have pledged to reach $2,500. each, for a total donation of $5,000. On November 1, representatives from each agency will take a before photograph, and then again on December 1 for an after photo. At the conclusion of the event, the Lacey Police Department grooming policy will be back in full effect until next year’s No-Shave November. For more information, contact Chief Michael C. DiBella, Detective Michael Eden, of Officer George Resetar at the Lacey Township Police Department at 609-6936636. The teams are: no-shave.org/org/LTchallenge no-shave.org/team/laceypd no-shave.org/team/LT_Emergency_Services
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Oyster Creek Returns To Full Power FORKED RIVER – Oyster Creek Generating Station resumed full-power operations at 8:08 a.m. on October 14, successfully completing a planned refueling and maintenance outage that began September 19. During the outage, Exelon employees and supplemental workers performed more than 4,000 maintenance activities and replaced nearly one-third of the reactor’s fuel to keep the unit running safely and efficiently for another two-year cycle. Oyster Creek’s 600-person workforce was supplemented with more than 1,400 additional workers, who as one team, completed their tasks with safety and precision. “This strong team of 2,000 men and women worked together to ensure Oyster Creek produces power safely and reliably for our
region,” said Site Vice President Garey Stathes. “Our biennial refueling outages would not be possible without strong support from local craftsmen, businesses and stakeholders.” For several weeks preceding and following the outage, the influx of workers provides a significant boost to the local economy. Oyster Creek’s final refueling outage is scheduled for 2018. Oyster Creek will cease operations in 2019. Oyster Creek is located about 60 miles east of Philadelphia in Ocean County, New Jersey. The plant produces 636 megawatts of carbon-free electricity , enough electricity to supply 600,000 typical homes, the equivalent to all homes in Monmouth and Ocean counties combined.
Annual Christmas Bazaar
WARETOWN – The holidays will be here before you know it. The Waretown United Methodist Women are hosting their annual Christmas bazaar on November 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Waretown United Methodsit Church, 27 Bryant Road.
The event will feature Christmas décor, attic treasures, baked goods, handmade items and a light breakfast and lunch. Vendors’ tables available on a “first-come/first served” basis with a $15 donation per table. To reserve a table or for additional information, call Dot at 609-698-4161.
Waretown Showcases Frank Grasso Photography WARETOWN – The Waretown Branch of the Ocean County Library, 112 Main St., will showcase the photography of Frank Grasso, “Beauty Within – Frank Grasso Photography.” Grasso has explored the beauty deep within
the parks and waterways of New Jersey. His photography often reveals subjects that are hidden and not easily. For more information visit theoceancountylibrary.org.
Ocean Air Support Squadron
WARETOWN – The Waretown Branch of the Ocean County Library will host a discussion with Mike Maino on The Ocean Black Sheep Squadron’s daring deeds at 2 p.m. on Novem-
ber 4. The library is located at 112 Main St. The discussion is open to teens and adults. Registration is required. For more information visit theoceancountylibrary.org.
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–Photo courtesy Beach Haven Volunteer Fire Company BEACH HAVEN – The Beach Haven Volunteer Fire Company collaborated with Mr. Tee’s. 101 S. Bay Ave., for an exercise recently.
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LITTLE EGG HARBOR – The library in Little Egg Harbor has various events scheduled for November. For a full listing, visit theoceancountylibrary.org/Branches/LEH/ leh.htm. One-on-One Computer Chats and eBooks at the Library, by appointment only. Come to a librarian with individual computer needs or to learn how to borrow ebooks from the library. These one-on-one sessions can be tailored to specific areas of choice. Examples are email, Internet searching, Microsoft Office software, and other basic computer questions. Call to schedule an appointment at 609-294-1197. Limit one session a month per person. Country, Bluegrass & More from the Jersey Shore, November 2 at 6 p.m. This concert features music by Elaine and the Cimarron Sky Band. The concert is sponsored by the Friends of the Little Egg Harbor Library. Puppet Show by OCL Puppeteers, November 3 at 2 p.m. Bella Legrossi is the messiest monster in all of Booville. She’s neighbors with Boris Kleanitoff who is so tidy, he even vacuums his vampire bats. What could ever
bring these two foes together? A Halloween party. The show is open to all ages. Our Kind of Traitor, November 4 at noon. An English couple vacationing in Morocco (Ewan McGregor and Naomie Harris) is approached by a money launderer for the Russian mob (Stellan Skarsgård), who asks for their help in defecting to British Intelligence. The movie is based on the novel of the same name by author John Le Carré. The movie rated R and runs for 107 minutes. Film & Discussion: A Dog Day Afternoon, November 12 at 1 p.m. Guests will watch and discuss the movie A Dog Day Afternoon, which is based on a true 1972 story. Sidney Lumet’s 1975 drama chronicles a unique bank robbery on a hot summer afternoon in New York City. The movie is rated R and runs for 125 minutes. New Jersey Gay Men’s Chorus Concert, November 19 at 2 p.m. This is a music concert featuring NJ Gay Men’s Chorus. The concert is sponsored in part with funding from an OceanFirst Foundation Arts and Cultural Grant and the Ocean County Library Foundation.
Legend Of The Jersey Devil Show
WARETOWN – The Pinelands Cultural Society presents the Legend of the Jersey Devil Show at Albert Music Hall, 131 Wells Mills Rd. on November 5. Doors open at 6 p.m. Music is from 7 to 11 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults and $1 for children 11 and younger. The program features a live stage concert of bluegrass, country, and traditional music by regional bands from the Tri-State area. This show is being presented in the historic Albert Music Hall. During the 8 p.m. musical set, the Jersey Devil will make a live visit to the Hall. Cam-
eras are welcome. Appearing will be the O’Neill & Martin Band, the Jersey Devil with Saturday Night Express Band, Basement Musicians, and Dune Grass Band. Light refreshments and gift items may be purchased. No alcoholic beverages or smoking allowed. All proceeds to benefit the Pinelands Cultural Society and the Albert Music Hall Scholarship Fund. For information regarding the show, visit alberthall.org.
Pickin’ On The Porch
TUCKERTON – The Tuckerton Seaport will hold its monthly “Pickin’ on the Porch” from noon to 5 p.m. on November 6 at the seaport, 120 W. Main St. in the hunting shanty. The event is
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n order for our body to move, we have bony connections called joints that are attached by tendons and ligaments. Covering the end of each bone within the joint is a smooth and flexible tissue called cartilage. This tissue provides protection, reduces shock, and decreases friction between the two bones during movement. WHAT IS OSTEOARTHRITIS? Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disorder in which there is progressive destruction of the articular cartilage. Due to the loss of the cartilage, the joint space becomes narrow allowing the bone ends to rub together. This creates pain and may lead to further damage such as bone deformity or bone spur formation. HOW DO I GET OSTEOARTHRITIS? The cause of primary osteoarthritis is unknown, however, there are factors that may increase your risk for this condition. These include age, gender, past injury/ trauma, obesity/ weight gain, leg length discrepancy, and sports or occupations that place repetitive stress on the joint. There are even theories of genetic factors leading to primary
osteoarthritis. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, and is usually more common in women than men over the age of 50. WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS? Osteoarthritis is characterized by joint stiffness and
pain, generally affecting large, weight bearing joints. Typically, the joint involvement is often asymmetrical. In other words, the complaint of pain is usually worse on one side than the other. Many people report feeling or hearing joint noises such as crunching, crackling, or clicking with movement, not always associated with pain. The stiffness is usually felt in the morning or after prolonged periods of rest, which improves with movement. Other symptoms include increased pain by the end of the day and pain during/after activity, relieved by rest. At the late stages of the disease, you may experience pain even at rest. Limitations in strength and joint range of motion become apparent as well as noticeable joint deformities due to cartilage destruction and joint space narrowing. Inflammation is not a primary characteristic of this disease but may be seen in the late stages due to bone trauma. HOW IS IT DIAGNOSED? Osteoarthritis is diagnosed by X-ray results assessed by your physician. Clinical findings of symptoms can also provide a good insight for diagnosis.
exercises in your pain free range to help promote synovial fluid production. It is also important to decrease the stress/forces placed on your joint by increasing the strength of the surrounding muscles. Depending on the severity of the disease, activity modification and proper instruction on the use of an assistive device may also be needed for pain relief. Along with therapeutic exercises, your therapist can provide hands-on techniques to improve joint function. In addition, certain modalities such as hot packs, cold packs, and electric stimulation can be provided to help ease your pain. You will also be given a customized home exercise program, which together with your attendance in physical therapy will become key to improving your symptoms and slowing the disease progression. So why wait? If you are diagnosed with osteoarthritis or experiencing the symptoms described above, get up, lubricate those joints, and see what the skilled physical therapists at All-Care Physical Therapy Center can do for you.
HOW CAN PHYSICAL THERAPY HELP? While physical therapy cannot change the damage that has already been done, it can help manage your symptoms to improve activities of daily living. Within our joints there is a substance called synovial fluid, which lubricates and provides nutrients to our cartilage. Because cartilage has no blood supply when it is damaged there is no way for it to regenerate. However, when we move our joints, synovial fluid is produced. Therefore, it is vital that we get our joints moving to provide extra protection and lubrication to the already damaged area, which as a result, decreases pain and improves mobility. When coming to physical therapy your physical therapist will first perform an evaluation to get the history of your condition and identify limitations or restrictions with your movement through an objective assessment. Since the progression and symptoms of osteoarthritis are different for each person, your therapist will create an individualized exercise program specific for your needs. In general, your therapist will give you
Candice graduated from Rowan University in 2011 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology. Before pursuing her physical therapy education, Candice attended massage therapy school at Cortiva Institute of Massage Therapy and graduated in 2012. She went on to earn her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from Stony Brook University in 2015. Candice has completed clinical affiliations in areas of outpatient orthopedic rehab, skilled nursing facility, and school based pediatrics. She has treated a variety of patient populations including post-surgical orthopedics, spinal disorders, arthritis, musculoskeletal injuries, as well as adult and pediatric neurological conditions. She believes in looking at the whole person and integrating a treatment plan that is tailored to each individual. Candice is committed to keeping up with current literature and attending continuing education classes in order to provide optimal care to her patients.
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Treatment Of Dizzy Patients Dizziness is the third most common complaint to doctors, exceeded only by headaches and lower back pain. The National Institute of Health and Johns Hopkins’s statistics indicate that dizziness is the number one complaint of patients over age 70. More importantly, dizziness and vertigo can affect people throughout a lifetime and this is clearly represented by the fact that dizziness is the third most commonly reported complaint to physicians. Dizzy patients often report that they have made several visits to physicians and were told that nothing could be done or that they would simply have to learn to live with their dizziness complaint. If you are experiencing a sensation of vertigo or spinning or unsteadiness when you are walking, I suggest you do the following: Schedule an appointment with an audiologist to have your hearing thor-
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.
The Cancer Support Community Events
LAKEWOOD – The Cancer Support Community, part of Monmouth Medical Center, is holding events at its Center for Health Living at 198 Prospect St. Registration for these events is required by calling 732-923-6090. Exercise for Strength, October 31, from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. This work-out group is designed to improve energy and increase endurance and flexibility. Sneakers are required. Relaxation and Guided Imagery, October 31 from 4:30 to 5 p.m. This program of relaxation and guided imagery is open to those affected by a cancer diagnosis. Gentle Yoga, October 31 from 2 to 3 p.m. The Center for Healthy Living at Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus and the Cancer Support Community will offer gentle
yoga classes for men and women of all ages who are affected by cancer. Appropriate for beginners as well as seasoned practitioners, gentle yoga classes will help participants learn how to increase flexibility, range of motion, energy and relaxation. Medical clearance is required for those currently undergoing active cancer treatments. Look Good…Feel Better, October 31 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. “Look Good…Feel Better” is a national public service program that is designed to help female cancer patients improve their self-image. Each patient in this interactive program receives hands-on beauty techniques to manage the appearance side effects related to chemotherapy and radiation treatments.
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WARETOWN – A free course designed to give every individual training in disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area, as well as train them in basic disaster response skills such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations, will be held on several dates in October and November. The course will be held at the Ocean
County Fire & EMC Training Center, 200 Volunteer Way. Training dates are: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on October 29, 7 to 10 p.m. on November 3, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on November 5, 7 to 10 p.m. on November 10, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on November 12. For more information, visit twpoceannj. gov/notices/CERT-OTPD-new-class-withapp.pdf.
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HERE’S TO YOUR HEALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
DHA: How One Fat Supplement Helps You Head To Toe By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Fat gets a bad rap! The word “fat” is associated with negative things, but the only real toxic fat is the “visceral” fat that surrounds and strangles your precious organs. It’s that kind of fat that is dangerous. From now on, I want you to think of certain fats as a good thing and as life-sustaining. The best organs in your body are made of fats like your heart, your brain, pancreas, liver, and your omentum (which is the fat that insulates your intestines). By the way, your omentum surrounding your gut contains all kinds of neurotransmitters, similar to those in your brain. That’s part of the reason why people who take benzodiazepines and opiate pain killers have so many problems that related to their digestion. Anyway, the fat-based supplements I’m referring to today are fish oils, and more specifically DHA, a part of fish oils. If you read the back of your label, you’ll see DHA listed on your fish oil supplement, but it’s usually in a smaller amount to the EPA. I love fish oil supplements – both constituents EPA and DHA. DHA in particular is food for your brain. DHA is something you got from mom through breast milk. This is something that breastfed babies get from nursing, and it gives them a great head start. If you didn’t get DHA through breast feeding as an infant, it’s okay to start now. Better late than never because
DHA is brain food, literally. Your brain’s cerebral cortex is composed of 20 percent fatty acids. Important research on DHA has shown it supports structural integrity of your central nervous system which then supports a healthy mood and emotional well-being. Do you feel like you used to be smarter? DHA helps maintain cellular fluidity, which supports our memory and thinking patterns. Might help you keep track of your cell phone a little better. DHA is a fat and so are your eyes. Could it help with vision and dryness of the eye? Yes, in my opinion. Studies on kids with low DHA levels show poor reading scores as well as behavioral problems. Low DHA in children aged 7 through 9 were associated with reading and comprehension that was below average, as well as behavioral issues. Makes you wonder about the rampant use of ADHD medications. Get this: Your body has a mechanism in place such that you can think about what you want to do and then do it. You think, “I want to get that pot from the cabinet and cook tea” and then, without a thought, your arm reaches into the cabinet and you begin cooking. Omega 3 fatty acids (high DHA) supplementation has been shown to support healthy motor control by affecting the part of the brain called the cerebral cortex which oversees voluntary movements like this. DHA is one of my favorite supplements, and it’s sold at health food stores nationwide.
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TOMS RIVER – Learn the truth about marijuana, attend #Harmless? on November 3 at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Room 104, Lecture Hall, Gateway Building, Ocean County College Main Campus, College Drive. The event is free and open to the public. Guest speakers include Michael Litterer, Prevention Links; Rory Wells, Assistant Juvenile Prosecutor of Ocean County; Toms River Law Enforcement Officers. These lectures will cover whether marijuana is addictive, the debate between decriminalization versus legalization, and if marijuana is a medicine. In addition, presenters will discuss
current issues in states such as Colorado and Washington where recreational marijuana use is legal for anyone over the age of 21. Also, learn the stats for driving under the inf luence of marijuana and the role law enforcement plays in Ocean County. Lunch will be provided. Raff les and prizes will be awarded. #Harmless? is sponsored by Ocean County College’s Career and Counseling Services, Institute for Prevention, RWJBarnabas Health, and Prevention Coalition. For more information, contact Career and Counseling Services at Ocean County College, 732-255-0400, ext. 2945, or counselingservices@ocean.edu.
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Nursing home abuse can take many forms. It can be intentional, visible, obvious or it can be more subtle-abuse through neglect and general lack of care on the part of nursing home staff. Abuse can be physical, emotional, financial, or even sexual. Each of these takes a heavy toll on any person, but nursing home abuse and nursing home neglect can be especially hard on the elderly – some of the most vulnerable members of our society. Whatever form nursing home abuse takes, it is urgent that you and your loved one open a dialogue about this extraordinarily sensitive topic. Communication is necessary to end the abuse and let the healing begin. The fi rst step in opening a dialogue is identifying suspected abuse. There are many signs of nursing home abuse that you can look for. The fi rst sign you may notice is a change in behavior. The emotional effects that often accompany abuse can manifest as sluggishness or depression, a lack of enthusiasm for things your loved one once enjoyed, or even a loss of interest in visits. The change in attitude can be significant and sudden, or it may be subtle and prolonged. The most important thing is to be observant and notice if the change is taking place on any level. Of course, it is also possible that signs of abuse will be far more apparent. Physical signs of nursing home abuse or nursing home neglect can take the form of bruises, sores, cuts, scars, or any similar injuries. These may be from simple accidents, but if there is anything suspicious about the injury,
the problem should be addressed immediately. Suspicious Michael J. Deem Esq. signs might include a reluctance to talk about how the injury occurred or claiming not to remember the cause. Even more obvious signs are bedsores wh ich a re a common signs of nursing home neglect. They are painful and, if infected, can be potentially lethal. Statistics show that nearly 50 percent of all nursing homes are short staffed. The staff people who do work in these facilities are underpaid, overworked, and all too often overburdened, which in turn leads to elder neglect and abuse. When abuse or neglect are identified or suspected it is important to notify the authorities and contact a Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer to discuss your legal rights. Document any such evidence you observe, and bring it to the attention of the local authorities and your attorney. Neglect can be just as harmful in the long run as abuse, leading to additional health problems and possibly death. Nu rsing home abuse isn’t limited to physical abuse; there can also be emotional, verbal, and psychological abuse, where an elder is demeaned or humiliated in other ways. If you think a loved one is the victim of Nursing Home Abuse or Neglect call the trial attorney’s at R.C. Shea & Associates for a free consultation to discuss their rights.
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TUCKERTON – An Evening of Doo Wop and A Capella from Philly Quiet Storm and from Brooklyn’s The Tee Tones will be held from 7:30 to 10 p.m. on November 5 at The Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E Main St. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. To purchase tickets, visit lizzierose music.com/www-lizzierosemusic-com-
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By Joel Markel
Happy Big Birthday
Dear Joel My father listens to you and Marianne Levy every morning. He lives in Brick and listens on his smart phone. He has a big birthday coming up and I am planning on a day full of surprises. Bringing him into WOBM -AM would be a thrill. Can I arrange for that? It would mean so much for him to meet you and the other radio personalities. Answer: While I love the compliment, I don’t own the station. There is however an easier way to get to meet the Preferred Company radio show gang .We will be at the Clarion Hotel on Route 37 in Toms River.
This will be on Thursday November 3 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Many of our listener friends will be joining. We will be playing games giving out prizes as well as introducing ourselves to the best listeners in New Jersey! I hope that you and he can make it. Please remember to tell me that it’s your Dad’s birthday. 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
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.”
Donate Halloween Candy To Make Overseas Troops Happy TOMS RIVER – Rotem Dental Care is sponsoring its annual Halloween candy buy-back contest. Last year, area children donated 257 pounds of their Halloween candy stash during Rotem Dental Care’s Halloween Candy Buy-back Contest. Rotem Dental Care, Toms River, will send the candy to troops serving overseas and pay children for parting with some of that Halloween candy. Bring Halloween candy to Rotem Dental Care, 355 Lakehurst Rd., on November 1 and 2 from 1 to 4 p.m. As part of Rotem Dental Care’s annual Halloween Candy Buy-back Contest, the dental practice will give a $1 a pound up to 10 lbs. per family for candy collected from Halloween trick-or-treating, and then donate the candy to troops overseas. In addition, the child who brings in the most candy, by weight, will win a $50 gift card.
Individual classrooms, not schools, are also eligible to win a cash prize. One teacher from either a public or private school who collects the most Halloween candy, by weight, from students in his or her classroom and brings it to Rotem Dental Care will be eligible to win $400 to spend for his or her class. This is the 12th year Dr. Rotem has sponsored his Halloween Candy Buy-back Contest. Dr. Rotem said, “Although my dental practice is for adults, I have three children so I know how much that Halloween candy means. Obviously, the less candy kids eat, the better it is for them. I started the candy buy-back program as an incentive for kids to donate some of their candy and at the same time make Halloween special for our overseas troops.” The candy Rotem Dental Care collects will be shipped to overseas troops through the American Recreational Military Service (ARMS), supportarms.org.
Dangerous Jelly�ish Found In Beach Haven BEACH HAVEN – Residents should exercise caution when visiting beaches in Beach Haven along the water lines, as Borough staff have discovered a couple of Portuguese Man O Wars along the
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Fall Craft & Vendor Fair TUCKERTON – The West Tuckerton Fire Company will host a fall craft and vendor fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on November 19 at its fi rehouse, 505 Rt. 9 South.
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TOMS RIVER – Congressman Thomas MacArthur will celebrate Vicki Weiss, CASA of Ocean County’s Executive Director, as a 2016 Angels in Adoption awardee for her outstanding advocacy of adoption and court advocacy for foster care issues. The Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI), which orchestrates the Angels in Adoption Program, will honored Vicki Weiss at an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. Weiss, a survivor of abuse and neglect who lived in the foster care system as a child, is the Executive Director for the past five years for CASA of Ocean County, New Jersey. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Ocean County, an affiliate of a State and National CASA Network, is a nonprofit volunteer driven program that exists to recruit, train and supervise every day concerned citizens to speak on behalf of the best interests of abused and neglected children that have been removed from their homes and living in out of home placement. In Ocean County alone, there are more than 750 children living in foster care. Weiss has successfully led this organization to raise awareness of the serious issues of child abuse in the Ocean County community, grown the organization’s capacity to serve additional children and works diligently to raise the critical funding required to sustain and grow the program’s mission. CASA of Ocean County has trained 165 volunteers with a 30 hour training course to become Judicial Volunteers. These remarkable advocates assisted 374 abused children by working with the court system to move them to a permanent and safe home. Over the past ten years, the Advocates worked with the court system to successfully reunify 131 foster children with their healthier parents. Within this same time period, 11 foster children were adopted by their relatives; 37 children were adopted by their foster families; and 15 children found forever homes by Kinship Legal Guardianship with relatives. These are staggering outcomes for innocent children that have a right to thrive in the Child System of Care. Ocean County is struggling with the increased demand for court advocacy services, largely due to the heroin and opiate epidemic in the community which is causing so a variety of social illness such as; domestic violence, poverty, homelessness, and even parental death by overdose or suicide. The back lash of this drug epidemic leaves hundreds of children, by no fault of their own, to experience the hard reality experiencing life growing up in the foster care system. Weiss is a community leader serves on several Board of Directors of multiple social service agencies that are working together to respond to the immediate educational and medical needs of children and families in crisis. Weiss is a dedicated, passionate, and compassionate individual that understands the voice of the children living in foster care and will continue to ensure every child in Ocean County has a CASA Volunteer of their own. She is proud to say, “I am for the Child” and every child deserves a safe, loving and permanent home. The Angels in Adoption Program is CCAI’s signature public awareness event and provides an opportunity for all members of the U.S. Congress to honor the good work of their constituents who have enriched the lives of foster children and orphans in the United States and abroad. This year, more than 140 “Angels” are being honored through the
–Photo courtesy CASA of Ocean County Pictured is Vicki Weiss, CASA of Ocean County’s Executive Director. Angels in Adoption Program. “The Angels in Adoption Program is a unique annual opportunity in the nation’s Capital to shine a well-deserved spotlight on the power of adoption and the unspoken heroes who have made the dream of a family a reality for children. Since the program’s inception, over 2,500 Angels have come to Washington to share their firsthand adoption experiences with Members of Congress, highlighting its joys, as well as the barriers encountered in the process,” said Becky Weichhand, Executive Director at CCAI. “Members of Congress are then able to use their new experiential understanding of these issues to create policy improvements that better support these children and the families that open their hearts and homes to them.” In addition to the more than 140 Angels from around the country, National Angels in Adoption honorees will be recognized at the gala for their dedication and commitment nationally and internationally to child welfare on a grand scale. This year’s National Angels in Adoption honoree is the Minnesota Vikings. Former National Angels include Korie and Willie Robertson, Shonda Rhimes, Deborra-Lee Furness Jackman, First Lady Laura Bush, Patti LaBelle, Jane Seymour, Muhammad Ali, the late Dave Thomas, Steven Curtis Chapman, Bruce Willis, Alonzo Mourning, Rhea Perlman and Kristin Chenoweth. CCAI is a 501(c)3 nonpartisan organization dedicated to raising awareness about the tens of thousands of orphans and foster children in the United States and the millions of orphans around the world in need of permanent, safe and loving homes through adoption. CCAI was created in 2001 by the active cochairs of the bicameral, bipartisan Congressional Coalition on Adoption, one of Congress’ premiere caucuses. The goal of the caucus is to eliminate policy barriers that hinder children from realizing their basic right of a family and more effectively raise Congressional and public awareness about adoption. The Angels in Adoption Program was established in 1999 as a Congressional press conference to honor outstanding individuals. Since then, the program has developed into a yearlong public awareness campaign, culminating in an extraordinary awards gala and celebration in Washington, D.C. CCAI does not receive any government funding and relies on the generous support of foundations, corporations, and individuals to accomplish this mission. For more information, visit ccainstitute.org or angelsinadoption.org.
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Relief For Unemployed Homeowners Available
NEW JERSEY – The launch of the 2016 New Jersey HomeKeeper Program, a foreclosure prevention initiative that will assist New Jersey homeowners who have a track record of making their mortgage payments on time but are now at risk of losing their homes to foreclosure as a direct result of unemployment, underemployment or other demonstrated financial hardships including medical, divorce, disability or death. The program is funded with federal Hardest Hit Funds (HHF) which are used to create locally-tailored foreclosure prevention programs to help families across the country who have found themselves unable to pay their mortgages. “The New Jersey HomeKeeper Program is here to assist homeowners who are struggling to make their mortgage payments because of certain hardships resulting in a reduction in income,” said New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Commissioner Charles A. Richman, who is also Chairman of the HMFA Board. “We understand that New Jersey families still continue to face difficult economic realities, and we want to help them keep their homes as they deal with these hardships.”
The HomeKeeper Program offers qualified homeowners up to $48,000 in financial assistance to cover mortgage arrearages and/or monthly mortgage payments (including principal, interest, taxes and insurance) for up to 12 months. The assistance is in the form of a 0 percent interest rate, second mortgage loan, and is only repayable should the homeowner sell, refinance, transfer or cease to occupy the property within 10 years from the date of the HomeKeeper assistance loan. The HomeKeeper loan is tailored to assist homeowners who, through no fault of their own, are financially unable to make their mortgage payments and are in danger of losing their homes to foreclosure. Qualifying circumstances include involuntary financial hardship that caused or will cause a homeowner to fall behind on mortgage payments including loss of employment income or a reduction in household income due to underemployment or other demonstrated hardships including medical, divorce, disability or death. The HomeKeeper Program is administered by the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency
(HMFA), a DCA affiliate, with funding from the U.S. Treasury Department’s HHF, a federal initiative that provided funds to 18 states and the District of Columbia hardest hit by the economic downturn. “For the homeowners who qualify, the HomeKeeper Program will allow them to focus on improving their financial situation so that they can resume making payments on their own,” said HMFA Executive Director Anthony Marchetta. A link to the HomeKeeper online application is now available at njhousing.gov/foreclosure. All applicants will be required to apply online. Once the online application is completed, eligible applicants will be assigned a housing counselor, free of charge, who will guide them through the process. The other foreclosure initiative administered by the HMFA for at-risk homeowners is the New Jersey HomeSaver program that offers eligible New Jersey homeowners up to $50,000 in financial assistance to help bring their household monthly payment to an affordable level by using HHF funds to facilitate a refinance, recast, or permanent modification of the first mortgage loan. A link to
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Trick Or Treating Times OCEAN COUNTY – Local municipalities have announced their trick or treat schedules. Lacey Township will have its trick or treating on October 31. Little Egg Harbor will have its trick or treating on October 31. Curfew is 10 p.m. The township will also host a Trunk or Treat on October 30 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Little Egg Harbor Sports Complex on Route 539. There will be food, pumpkin picking, face painting, a car show, hay rides, vendors, and children’s activities. Ship Bottom will have trick or treating on October 31. Curfews are at parents’ discretion.
Harvey Cedars will have trick or treating on October 31 from 2 to 6 p.m. Long Beach Township will have trick or treating on October 31. No curfew has been announced. Barnegat will have its trick or treating on Halloween, October 31. Curfew is 11 p.m., dependent upon the age of the child and at the discretion of the parent/guardian. On October 29, the township will hold a Halloween Movie in the Park and costume parade. Call the Recreation Department at 609-698-0080, ext. 122, for more details. Tuckerton will have its trick or treating on October 31. There is no curfew scheduled.
4-H Invites Youths To Join Youth Development Program OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County 4-H uses a learn-by-doing approach to enable youths to develop the knowledge, attitudes, and skills they need to become competent, caring, and contributing citizens of the world. The goals of the 4-H Youth Development Program are to: provide informal, educational
programs for youths in grades K to 13th, encourage responsibility, community awareness and character development in youths, strengthen skills for adults working with youths through publications and training and improve community partnerships and collaborations. To join, visit ocean.njaes.rutgers.edu/4h/.
Trunk Or Treat
LITTLE EGG HARBOR – The Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat events have been combined for the Little Egg Harbor/ Tuckerton PBA event, from 4 to 8 p.m. on October 30 at the Little Egg Harbor Sports Complex. Prizes will be awarded for best costume
and best pet costume. The festival will feature hay rides, pumpkin painting, face painting, craft and other fall related vendors, as well as a car show, concessions, bounce houses and more. For more information, visit facebook.com/ littleeggharbor.tuckertonpba.
Surf City Police Stats
SURF CITY – The Surf City Police Department has released statistics for October 11 through 17. Calls for Service: four traffic collisions; five vehicle unlocks; one check welfare; five assist citizens; one noise complaint; four citizen complaints; one suspicious person report; three alarm activations; three unsecured buildings; two animal complaints; three disturbances; three found property
reports; three larceny reports; one civil dispute/communicating threats; two breaking and entering reports; one illegal dumping; one failure to return rental property; one subject refusing to leave. Arrests: one driving while impaired. Citations: two written warnings; one state citation. Assist Other Agency: seven pender fire/ ems; 657 business checks; 42 house checks.
Career Guidance And Job Search Assistance
LITTLE EGG HARBOR – The Little Egg Harbor Library will host career guidance and job search assistance on Mondays, November 7, 14 and 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration is required. Those looking for a job or who need career
guidance can meet with a librarian oneon-one to receive help navigating the State of New Jersey’s new Career Connections Website. Call the Reference desk for an appointment at 609-294-1197.
Genealogy Club
LITTLE EGG HARBOR – The Genealogy Club of Little Egg Harbor meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Senior Center, located at 641 Radio Rd., from 7 to 9 p.m. The next meeting is on November 22. The club is open to beginners and experi-
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Holiday Bazaar
LACEY – The Lacey United Methodist Church will hold its annual Holiday Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on November 19 at 203 Lacey Rd.
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OCVTS Opportunities For Middle School Students
OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County Vocational Technical School is holding admission information sessions for the 2017-18 school year for the Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science (MATES) and the Performing Arts Academy (PAA). MATES and PAA are four-year public high schools administered by the OCVTS district. Each academy is designed to provide a college preparatory academic curriculum with a focus on a specific career area. MATES is a specialized high school designed to give students a rigorous academic curriculum with concentration in the areas of science, math, and technology. Additional focus is provided in marine and environmental science. The school offers a challenging, hands-on learning experience for college-bound and career-oriented students interested in pursuing math or
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Preferred Home Health Care Presents Elderfest
TOMS RIVER – Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, with headquarters in Eatontown, is presenting Elderfest, a free expo highlighting crafters, free health and wellness screenings, an adult coloring contest with a first prize of $500, free Bingo, a $100 gift card giveaway every 30 minutes, astrologer Marissa Winters, and more on November 3 from 11 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at the Clarion Hotel, 815 Route 37. The public will also have a chance to meet
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with professionals from the arts industry. PAA was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education in 2014. Students are selected to both academies from applications through a competitive process and enter at the 9th grade level. Applicants must reside in Ocean County to be eligible for admission. Application deadline is December 10. Middle school students who are planning a future in math/science related fields or the performing arts, and their parents, are encouraged to attend an admissions information session. The sessions outline the admission process, as well as provide insight into the career-themed based learning
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com m it ment to pa- Kirsh said. tients, coupled with Hearing loss, unfortunately, technology and value often goes untreated since it is have set Garden State Hearing not painful and often not a pri& Balance Center apart for ority for patients. But for the years, with recent investments 40 million people who suffer making the treatment of hear- from it, Dr. Kirsh explains, ing loss and similar conditions it is important that they seek more manageable than ever. diagnosis and t reatment to T he pr act ice, wh ich ha s improve their life and ensure offices in Toms River, Mana- good health. hawkin and Whiting, was the “Over the last few years, first in the United States to there have been a lot of studbe Audigy-Certified, a testa- ies that show a relationship ment to its adherence to the bet ween u nt reated hear ing industry’s best practices that loss and memory deficits such are required for certification. as dementia and Alzheimer’s, “Any business that is Au- which means you r suscepdigy-Certif ied, from a best t ibilit y to obt ai n i ng t hese practices standpoint, is in the memory issues increases as top t wo to a function of “We don’t over three percent t he hea r i ng in the counloss that you schedule or double try,” said Dr. h a v e ,” D r . book, so people are Isidore Kirsh Kirsh said. – commonly generally seen on time.” Wit h r a re known as Dr. exception, –Dr. Kirsh Izzy – foundthe only way er and director of the practice, to help preserve your hearing who holds a doctorate degree is th rough a hear ing aid – (Ph.D.) from the Union Insti- sometimes a stumbling block tute & University. for patients who are self-conThe Center performs testing scious about wearing one. But for patients with auditory pro- technological improvements cessing disorders and testing have led to the devices becomfor people who are suffering ing vir tually invisible, and from tinnitus – ringing in the more helpful than ever. ears – as well as hearing loss “They can be 100 percent and balance issues. invisible, they can have BlueDr. Kirsh’s practice includes tooth as well as Wi-Fi capastate-of-the art equipment to bilities,” Dr. Kirsh explained. evaluate hearing and balance “ You ca n st r e a m a sig n a l issues, which are often related through your iPhone or your to inner ear disorders. television, even movies and “Seventy percent of patients Broa dway shows, r ig ht t o wh o c o m pl a i n of b a l a n c e you r hea r i ng aid. Most of proble m s u s u a l ly h ave a n today’s hearing aids are very i n ner ear component,” Dr. inconspicuous, meaning the
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cosmetic issue is really not an issue anymore.” Hearing aids also can have features such as GPS locator capability. “The technology is improving significantly every year,” Dr. Kirsh said. For patients, hearing aids can be financed interest free for 24 months, and Dr. Kirsh’s practice provides free battery replacements for life. Patients can also return a hearing aid during a 75 day trial period, during which time they return to Garden State Hearing &
Balance Center a minimum of three times to check on their progress. “We don’t over schedule or double book, so people are generally seen on time,” said Dr. Kirsh. The practice has th r ived on accessibility for patients, investments in technology, and the easing of the financial aspect of treatment. “We try to give people as much value as possible, and
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast
For the week of October 29-November 4.
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Pace yourself. You feel invigorated and energetic but you would be wise to channel it properly. Don’t spread yourself too thin or scatter your money or energies. You may find true inspiration from unlikely sources. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Pass the torch. As part of a team you are expected to perform your fair share of the job and must rely upon others to do theirs. This week you may find that someone else can supply the energy or expertise you lack. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Create camaraderie with displays of compliance. You can accomplish much more when the subject of who gets the credit isn’t an issue. This is a good week to demonstrate a cooperative spirit especially at work or on the job. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Optimism and a positive attitude attract success while fear and doubt attracts problems. As this week unfolds make yourself available for public functions and outings where you can meet valuable new contacts. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Too many friends are like too many cooks who spoil the broth. In the week ahead you might be overwhelmed by group activities or interactions with the public. Focus on gathering useful information in the week ahead. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Make some of your dreams come true. In the week to come you can be in perfect harmony with a loved one about the plan for a profitable venture. Buy things of lasting quality and with long term usefulness in mind.
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Barnegat Graduate Receives Top Ranking In Training Corps
BARNEGAT – Widener University senior Samantha DeCapua of Barnegat has been ranked fourth in the nation by the U.S. Army Cadet Command in a list of the top Army Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets. Cadet Command annually rank-orders its ROTC seniors based on criteria that include grade point average, performance on the Army Physical Fitness Test, college athletic participation and performance during college ROTC training and Advanced Camp at Fort Knox, Ky. DeCapua was fourth out of 5,508 seniors on this year’s order-of-merit list. DeCapua, a dual criminal justice and sociology major with a minor in gender and women’s studies, accumulated significant points for her 4.0 grade point average. She also earned additional points for her extracurricular involvement at Widener. She competes in the heptathlon for Widener’s outdoor track and field team and the pentathlon for the indoor team. She is a mentor within the Honor’s Program in General Education, of which she is a member, and she has been inducted into the Alpha Phi Sigma National Criminal Justice Honor Society. She also belongs to Active Minds, a student organization working to break the stigma of mental health through increased awareness, and she has written for Widener’s digital news site, The Blue & Gold. Within Widener’s ROTC program, she serves as cadet battalion commander of the Dauntless Battalion. Lt. Col. Justin Shaffer, commander of the
Dauntless Battalion, said that the Army assigns bonus points to cadets like DeCapua who are involved on campus and in the community. “We are developing the Army’s future leaders,” he said. “It is important they understand the value of being engaged in their communities, and Cadet DeCapua has done an outstanding job of being engaged on the Widener campus and in the community.” DeCapua says that she has strived to diversify her activities and excel in both athletics and within Widener’s ROTC to become the best version of herself that she can be. “My journey was much greater than points; it was about striving to grow, learn and develop myself and finding things that I’m passionate about to pursue.” Shaffer pointed to DeCapua’s attitude and accomplishments as proof that both Widener and the Army are recruiting the right leaders. “The Army and the nation are in good hands,” he said. Shaffer also noted that cadets at Widener have support from both alumni of the university’s predecessor institution, Pennsylvania Military College, and the university’s Oskin Leadership Institute to hone their leadership skills before entering active duty. DeCapua aspires to enter the Army’s aviation branch as a helicopter pilot when she enters active duty following her commissioning in the spring of 2017. She will learn of her assignment within the next two months. DeCapua is a 2013 graduate of Barnegat High School. She is the daughter of Anna DeCapua.
wolfgang puck’s kitchen Pizza Party: Make A Classic Pie The Centerpiece Of Casual Autumn Meals By Wolfgang Puck
In October, many home cooks turn their thoughts toward the entertaining soon to come, from Halloween to Thanksgiving to Hanukkah to Christmas to New Year’s. While such advance planning can be both fun and sensible, it also can have a serious drawback: It shortchanges opportunities for more casual entertaining. But I’d like to propose one solution that will work well for all your more off-the-cuff parties with friends and family during the coming months: Throw a pizza party. Of course, I do have some expertise when it comes to pizza, as a chef known for my contemporary, sometimes gourmet takes on the Italian favorite. But I’m no elitist when it comes to the popular flatbreads. Yes, you sometimes might find me serving them topped with smoked salmon and dill-flecked creme fraiche; but I’m also equally happy when they come with a good old-fashioned tomato sauce and shredded cheese. What’s important is that pizzas start with delicious homemade pizza dough, have good-quality toppings, and are prepared and cooked the right way. All of that is easy to achieve for home cooks with even a little bit of kitchen experience. And the great thing about having a pizza party is that you can do most of the work in advance. The dough can be made a day in advance, ready to pull out of the refrigerator to come to room temperature an hour or so before guests arrive. All the toppings can also be prepped ahead of time, to be arrayed in bowls around the counter space where you - or your guests - will put the pizzas together. That leaves simply preheating the oven, in which you should ideally also have a pizza stone - available in any good kitchen equipment store or online - to give you the intense, radiant heat that helps a pizza bake and crisp up the way it should. For a small, simple gathering, you can feature just a single topping combination, such as the following recipe that calls for fresh Italian sausage, onion, a tomato medley and a trio of cheeses. When you invite more people, it can be fun to offer a greater variety of options for the meats, vegetables, cheeses and sauces they can use. Regardless of your party’s size, the fact that you can only bake one or two pizzas at a time in most home ovens means that everyone has the opportunity to join in the fun, putting together whatever creative assortments of ingredients they like. Please give it a try. You may even find these pizza parties so enjoyable that you’ll want to break out the dough and toppings during the holiday season itself. ITALIAN SAUSAGE-AND-ONION PIZZA Makes 2 pizzas, about 10 inches 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving 10 to 12 ounces (310 to 375 g) fresh Italian sausage, casings removed 1 recipe Wolfgang’s Pizza Dough (recipe follows), or good-quality store-bought dough 4 ounces (125 g) fontina cheese, shredded 3 ounces (90 g) mozzarella cheese, shredded 1/2 cup (125 mL) freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves, or 1/2 tablespoon dried 1 dozen cherry tomatoes, cut in halves
8 pieces oil-packed sun-dried tomato, patted dry, cut into strips 1 cup (250 mL) thinly sliced red onion 1/2 cup (125 mL) good-quality store-bought tomato sauce or pizza sauce 4 leaves fresh basil, torn Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a skillet over high heat. Add the sausage and break into small bite-sized pieces with a wooden spoon. Saute until cooked through and browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Spoon onto a plate and set aside. Place a pizza stone or baker’s tiles on the middle rack of the oven. Preheat the oven to its highest setting. On a lightly floured work surface, stretch or roll out a ball of dough into a 10-inch (25-mm) round with a slightly thicker rim. Transfer to a lightly floured pizza paddle, rimless cookie sheet, or the back of a baking pan. Brush the dough inside the rim with 1 tablespoon oil. Sprinkle with half each of the fontina, mozzarella and Parmesan. Sprinkle with half the oregano and then scatter half of the sausage on top. Dot the pizza with half of the cherry tomatoes, half of the sun-dried tomatoes and half of the red onion. Drizzle with tomato sauce. Slide the pizza onto the hot pizza stone or tiles. Bake until is nicely browned, 7 to 12 minutes. Use the paddle or cookie sheet, helped by a spatula if necessary, to remove the pizza from the oven. Transfer to a cutting board. Lightly brush the crust with oil. Garnish with basil and more Parmesan. With a pizza wheel or large, sharp knife, cut into wedges. Repeat steps with the remaining dough and toppings. WOLFGANG’S PIZZA DOUGH Makes 2 individual 10-inch (25-mm) pizzas 1 cup warm water 105 F to 115 F (38 C to 46 C), plus extra as needed 1 packet active dry yeast 1 tablespoon honey 3 cups (750 mL) all-purpose flour, 15 to 16 ounces (425 to 453g) in weight, plus extra as needed 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt In a 2-cup (500-mL) measuring cup, combine the water, yeast and honey. Stir until the yeast dissolves. In a food processor, pulse together the flour, oil and salt. Still pulsing, slowly pour in the yeast-water mixture; then, process until a ball of dough forms. Pulse in a little more flour if the dough seems too sticky, or a little more water if too dry. Transfer to a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a damp towel, and let rise at warm room temperature for 2 hours Divide the dough into two equal balls. Work each into a compact, even shape by pulling the dough down around its sides and pinching it together at the bottom. On a smooth, unfloured surface, roll under your palm until it forms an even, smooth, firm ball, about 1 minute. Place the dough balls on an oiled baking tray. Cover with plastic wrap. Let rest up to a day in the refrigerator; or store in the freezer, to be thawed in the refrigerator for 24 hours before use.
(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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