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GINNY R HINE By Courtney McCann TOMS RIVER There is a three-way race for the three-year term seat representing Toms River on the regional school board. Current board member James G. Sigurdson

JANET BELL did not file to run for re-election. Ginny Rhine of Grand Avenue, Al Caporaso of Corwill Terrace and Janet Bell of Willow Road are all competing for the seat. Rhine previously served on the Toms River

AL CAPORASO School Board while Bell has experience serving on the Lavalette Board of Education in the 1990s. Caporaso ran for school board in 2015 but (School Board - See Page 5)

Relief Center Suddenly Closes

By Judy Smestad-Nunn OCEAN COUNTY – The Visitation Relief Center, founded in February 2013 to help victims of Superstorm Sandy, closed its doors suddenly this month without notice. In its early days, the center -- which is affiliated with the nearby Visitation Roman Catholic Church on Mantoloking Road in Brick – provided services toward recovery, rebuilding and helping with everyday needs for storm victims. In 2015, the VRC expanded its assistance to the low-income and homeless from Ocean and Monmouth Counties. Representatives of the VRC had no comment on its closure, but at the October 18 council meeting, Brick Mayor John G. Ducey said the center was closed by a construction official from the Trenton Diocese. There were rumors that the town closed it, Ducey said, but it was the diocese

who closed it after its Director of Property and Construction Scott Pirozzi found out the center did not have a Certificate of Occupancy, that there were a number of violations dating back to 2013, and that no inspections had been done there, officials said. In order for the center to be in compliance with the township, an inspection was scheduled for October 26, but Pirozzi had arrived from Trenton and he called the township construction department to cancel the inspection. “He said there was no work that had been done and we’re going to fail all of these, and he felt that it was unsafe, and the archdiocese decided that the best course of action was to close the Visitation Relief Center, so the archdiocese will decide from there, if they want to repair it and reopen it; they own the property,” the mayor said. Pirozzi was concerned about the safety of the tenants, the workers, the volunteers and

the people who came to the VRC for the services, Ducey added. After the meeting, Brick Township Business Administrator Joanne Bergin said the VRC, previously the location of Colony Market and then the Mantoloking Market Place, was rented by the Visitation Church after the storm, and was eventually purchased by the archdiocese. In a timeline provided by Township Construction Official Dan Newman, township staff fi rst met with the VRC in May 2013 to outline the permit requirements and process. With a long history of incomplete applications, unfinished and unapproved renovations and alterations (and therefore no final inspections scheduled), improperly installed mechanical equipment, in October 2013 the township reminded the VRC that they were operating without a CO. During the same month, township staff (Closes - See Page 33)

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October 29, 2016

A Voice To Weave Through Sandy’s Labyrinth: Resident Works As Part-Time Ombudsman

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – Four years ago, township resident Trevor V. Newman was content to be retired. His work background and his sympathetic manner however brought him back to work following Superstorm Sandy as the township’s fi rst storm recovery ombudsman in 2013. “I was in the insurance industry for 40 years and also in construction. It seemed a perfect match to understand the problems that people were having after Superstorm Sandy and getting them back in their homes,” Newman said. The fourth anniversary of Superstorm Sandy is here, remembering a storm which devastated the state’s coastal communities and hit Toms River’s barrier island section of Ortley Beach the hardest. (Resident - See Page 6)

–Photo by Bob Vosseller Trevor V. Newman was hired in 2013 to serve as the township Superstorm Sandy ombudsman, addressing residents’ problems in the wake of the storm.

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OCEAN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT Surround Babies With Protection from Whooping Cough Both Ocean and Monmouth Counties have seen an increase in whooping cough (pertussis) these past few years. In the United States, we see between 10,000 and 50,000 cases a year. Since 2010, about 10 to 20 babies die from whooping cough each year. IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT FOR PREGNANT WOMEN TO GET THEIR TDAP VACCINATION DURING THEIR THIRD TRIMESTER DURING EVERY PREGNANCY TO PASS ON PROTECTIVE ANTIBODIES TO THE BABY. Any adult, including grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends, siblings, caregivers, ANYBODY coming near the baby, should be vaccinated one time against whooping cough PRIOR (at least two weeks) before visiting the baby to help protect the baby from whooping cough. Most babies get whooping cough from someone in the household who may not know they have it. ANY OTHER VACCINES NEEDED? PREGNANT WOMEN, AND ANYBODY WHO WILL BE NEAR THE BABY NEEDS TO BE VACCINATED AGAINST THE FLU. BABIES CANNOT RECEIVE THEIR FLU SHOT UNTIL 6 MONTHS OF AGE. The Ocean County Health Department offers Tdap to anyone over the age of 19, including pregnant women (with a note from their medical care provider) and holds clinics at the Ocean County Health Department main site at 175 Sunset Avenue, Toms River. The clinics are held the ﬁrst and third Thursday of each month from 1-4PM and no appointment is needed.

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School Board: Continued From Page 1

withdrew before the election. Alfred Schwartz of Michael Drive also filed to run for the Toms River seat but has withdrawn from actively campaigning in order to support Caporaso’s bid for election. Among the top issues facing those who are elected are improving test scores and academic opportunities for students, as well as negotiations with the Toms River Education Association over a new labor contract. The teachers have been operating without a contract since June. Four years later, Superstorm Sandy also remains an issue for a number of the candidates, specifically the loss of tax revenue due to the storm as well as the loss of state aid that would have funded various school programs. We asked each candidate to provide t hei r b a ck g r ou nd i n for m at ion a nd thoughts on their goals and the issues facing the district. Their responses, in alphabetical order: Janet Bell B e l l , 62 , i s a m e d i a s p e c i a l i s t a t C e nt r a l Reg io n a l H ig h S ch o ol . Why are you running? I served as a board member in Lavallette in the mid to late 90s when I lived there. I ju s t d e c id e d t h i s wa s a way fo r me to g ive back to my com mu n it y g iven my exper ience i n educat ion. I felt I could contribute in that way.

The Toms River Times, October 29, 2016, Page 5 What issues do you feel the district is facing? The board will have to make sure the school has the resources the kids need to succeed, and also manage the budget and tax dollars from Toms River. The school system lost a lot of revenue and funding after Sandy so we have to make sure that the budgets stay balanced. What would you like to accomplish if elected? I know that the teachers and staff have been working without a contract and that has been pretty contentious so that is one area. But I really just want to contribute to the board through my experience in education. I don’t really have an agenda. What are your thoughts on Governor Christie’s Fairness Formula? I feel it’s going to be hard on the districts that have special issues as far as security, and schools that have to spend a lot of money outside of their budget. It’s not apples to apples for each school district. Al Caporosa Caporosa, 45, is a transportation and construction management with a Fortune 500 company. Why are you running? About two years ago I started going to board meetings. One thing led to another and I feel like I can help the board do a better job. What issues do you feel the district is currently facing? Taxes. Taxes are up. Apparently the teachers are operating at an impasse without a contract and morale is low all around. What to you hope to accomplish if

elected? Last year (Joe) Nardini and (Chris) Raimann instituted a tax stabilization plan and I want to be a part of that. I want to have a positive impact on the board. Excellence in education isn’t just a goal, it should be a reality. A couple of points, I want to reduce wasteful spending, conduct an audit. Another big thing for me is a zero-based budget. Shared services is also very important for the town and the county. There are a lot of things we can do together to save money. What are your thoughts on Governor Christie’s Fairness Formula? I see what he’s trying to do, I just don’t think it will ever happen. I have to do a little more research on it. Ginny Rhine Rhine, 36, is a small business owner, part time accountant and full-time stayat-home mother. Why are you running? I went to the Toms River schools and I had a positive experience. Now I have kids going into the school and I want them to have the same experience that I had. What do you feel are some of the issues the district is facing? We still

have budget holes from Sandy and we also have teachers without a contract so morale is low. And a lot of the facilities are older and run down. But it all ties into the revenue issue. We need money to do what we need to do. What would you like to accomplish if elected? I don’t have a special bullet-pointed list. I did the last time I ran, that when I was elected I could do this or that. The only promise I can make is that every decision and every rule I make will be in the best interest of the district. It’s great to say you’re going to put air conditioning in all the schools but if you don’t have the money, you can’t do it. What are your thoughts on Governor Christie’s Fairness Formula? Our district would benefit greatly by something like that, but I don’t know if it’s going to come to fruition. I don’t know how realistic it is. Alfred Schwartz Though his name appears on the ballot, Schwartz said he is no longer running. The three-way race is for one seat representing Toms River on the Toms River Regional School Board.

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Recalling his own fi rst glimpse at the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, Newman said he was traveling in Mantoloking east bound, “and I saw the ocean in areas where it shouldn’t be and it took my breath away. I used to summer in Camp Osborn in Brick and it was not only devastated by the storm but a fire that was caused as a result. What a dramatic event to hit our area,” Newman said. The impact of the storm and those who were left homeless or with severe property damage is what led Newman to become involved. He wished to reach out and help his fellow residents. “I’m an advocate for them. The township created the position and I started around April 2013. I was having lunch with my wife one day when I saw that the township was looking for someone to fill this position and I just knew that it was something I could do,” Newman said.

His job is to assist residents and property owners with the process of navigating through the state’s Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation, and Mitigation (RREM) Program, understanding township regulations and aid them in facing frustrations with the process. He also assists those who might be facing financial challenges concerning their restoration effort. “It is a very busy part-time job. One key part of it is to always return phone calls,” Newman said. He was the only stand-alone ombudsman working for a municipality in the state. He said that of the 14,000 township buildings, structures and homes there were 4,000 substantially damaged by the Sandy. Most of them were rendered unoccupiable. Of those 4,000, there are 700 that remain non-compliant, meaning they do not meet all the requirements of the state. “Many of those were repaired but are not in compliance with the ‘flood Plain Regulations,’” Newman said. He added that

many of the owners of those properties have not responded to several letters from the township informing them that they need to meet a deadline that began four years ago. Newman said that the fourth and fi nal letters will be going out to those property owners who didn’t meet the deadline to elevate their structures or who have failed to demolish their properties. Owners were allowed to undertake work to render their homes habitable and their progress was tracked to see if the work met the requirements of the state. “We’re not looking to harass people. We want to restore homes,” Newman said. He noted that when he stated the job he would be on the phone constantly or meeting with those impacted by the storm. It has been slowing down within the last year but I expect we’ll be hearing from some of those who receive this final letter.” “It is sad sometimes but I have to explain the facts of life that there are no waivers. There are no exceptions. It is out of our

control. It is based on the model of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) code. If we don’t follow the rules they can stop issuing flood insurance in the township. Think of the real estate model, we wouldn’t even have one,” Newman said. Newman said the township is at 78 percent restoration of substantially damaged homes with over 2,000 demolition permits in the last four years and almost 2,000 new home permits. “While there has been some frustration concerning the state’s administration of the program it is safe to say that without the (RREM) program we’d still be where we were right after the storm. Flood insurance in some cases covered some expenses to get a house to where it was before but $30,000 wouldn’t cover the cost of raising your house. Without the state program we’d be in dire straits,” Newman said. Residents wishing to contact Newman can reach him at 732-341-1000 ext. 8357 or e-mail him at tnewman1@tomsrivertownship.com.

American Littoral Society Awarded Scholarship Money

TOMS RIVER – The American Littoral Society was awarded $1,500 by the OceanFirst Foundation of Toms River to provide scholarship money for children to attend summer camp on Sandy Hook. Besides introducing them to marine science, this camp provided the first opportunity for some of the children to visit the ocean. The Littoral Society hosts Summer Coast Camps each year on Long Beach Island and

at Society headquarters inside Gateway National Recreation Area’s Sandy Hook Unit. This summer 12 students attended camp at Sandy Hook. Among those were six students from Keansburg Middle School whose attendance was paid for through a generous grant from the OceanFirst Foundation. The children spent the week at Sandy Hook seining, surf fishing, and learning about the

coastal ecosystem. They also got a tour of the National Oceanographic and Aeronautic Administration James J. Howard Marine Sciences Laboratory, where they learned about fisheries and climate change research, as well as what a career in marine science looks like. “We are grateful that OceanFirst Foundation understands the value of giving children a chance to spend time at the ocean,”

said Tim Dillingham, executive director for the American Littoral Society. “Standing on a beautiful beach and learning about the life in these waters is the best way to foster life-long care and concern for coast.”

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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�� 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

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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a b o u t Tr u m p’s s e x u a l m i s c o n d u c t , H i l l a r y’s r el at e d e -m a i l s p o s sibly falsif ied by Russ i a n h a c ke r s a n d Bi l l Clinton’s bad conduct of two decades ago. We’ve h e a r d e n o u g h a n d fo r 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 provo cations by North Korea, human tragedies in Syri a , C h i n e s e a d ve nt u ri s m , n at u r a l d i s a s t e r s i n ou r c ou nt r y, r a cia l and police problems and families facing growing econom ic pressu res 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 tr uly deplorable. Seymour Brotman Manchester

Vote The Principles Of The Platform, Not Personality Of Candidate Calling all Catholics a nd fellow Ch r ist ia n s. We need to vote for the principles outlined in the platform of each candidate. Impor tant for our futures: the selection of the Supreme Cour t judges;

relig iou s f reedom; t he 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 platfor m is definitely not. The platfor ms spea k for t hemselves. This may be our last chance to turn our cult u r e a r ou nd . D on’t b e offended by a candidate’s “non-politician,” unpoli s h e d b e h a v i o r. L o o k beyond to what will be i mplemented when t he 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 o f f e n d e d b y Tr u m p’s rema rk s, rega rd less of their gender, has at some poi nt said or thoug ht somet h i ng of fensive about someone else. It’s time for the hypocrites to climb off their high horses. A ny Republican r unning for an off ice who states publicly they are not s u p p or t i ng Tr u mp can count on my vote for their opposition. Paul R Hueck Berkeley

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New Date For Ocean County Veterans Day Parade

TOMS RIVER – The 2016 Ocean County Veterans Day Parade will be held on November 14 in downtown Toms River. Due to the 2016 New Jersey Education Association Convention taking place November 10 and 11 and Ocean County schools being closed the week of November 7 through 12, the Township and Toms River Veterans Commission agreed to move the parade to the Monday after Veterans Day. The parade begins at 9:30 a.m. at the Toms River Shopping Center on Route 37, proceeding south on Main Street and then east onto Washington Street. The parade will feature numerous military vehicles, elected officials, civic groups,

fi rst responders, local high school marching bands and a showcase of vintage cars. Chariot Riders of Manchester will once again be providing a rider-less horse with riding boots backwards to symbolize our fallen heroes. After the parade, there will be a ceremony held outside Toms River’s Town Hall at 33 Washington Street. A commemorative salute will begin at the 11th hour, on the 11th day of November, which signifies the end of World War I, originally known as Armistice Day. The post-parade ceremony will feature speakers and honored guests, a rifle salute, and the placing of the wreath on the Veteran’s monument.

Voters Will Vote At The New Borough Hall

SOUTH TOMS RIVER – All South Toms River residents will now vote at the new Municipal Complex, located at 19 Double Trouble Rd. Formerly, Districts 1 and 2 voted at the Old Borough Hall at 144 Mill St., and District 3 voted at the South Toms River First Aid Squad. In cooperation with the Ocean County

Board of Elections, all districts will now vote in one location. The Ocean County Board of Elections are sending letters to all registered voters in South Toms River informing them of such change. To find out where to vote, visit voter. njsvrs.com/PublicAccess/jsp/PollPlace/ PollPlaceSearch.jsp.

Toms River Tax Bills

TOMS RIVER – The tax bills for the November 2016 and February and May 2017 tax quarters were mailed on or before October 14. The last day to make payment without interest due will be November 10. Visit tomsrivertownship.com/taxcollector and click on the tax inquiry link to view

property tax accounts. If paying with on-line banking, homeowners must use their tax account ID number and not the block and lot. For more information, call 732-341-1000, ext. 8342. The office has much higher call volumes during tax time. Leave a message and the office will return calls as soon as possible.

Army Navy Football Game TOMS RIVER – S.A.L. Post 129 will host “Whose Side Are You On,” to watch the Army and Navy football game on December 3 in the canteen at the American Legion, 2025 Church Rd. Kickoff is at 3 p.m. The post will provide a free halftime buffet.

A laptop computer will be raffled for $10 per ticket. Only 200 tickets will be sold. The post will also have a 50/50 raffle. Tickets are $5 per chance. Only 300 tickets will be sold. For more information, contact Rocky Lucia at 917-417-4818 or rplucia@verizon.net.

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NJ Civil War Photographers Special Art History Lecture

ISLAND HEIGHTS – ‘Ere the Shadows Fa de: New Je r sey’s Civ il Wa r Era Photography will be presented by Monmouth County Archivist Gary D. Saretzky at 7 p.m. on November 17. The lecture will be given at John F. Peto Studio Museum, 102 Cedar Ave. Saretzky will examine how the Civil War boosted the photographic trade in the Garden State and explore the work of not able NJ photog raphers of the

era, including William H. Bell, whose photographs are featured in the exhibition. Bell was Peto’s uncle and a noted photographer who served at Gettysburg and Antietam. The cost is $5 for members and $10 for the general public. Seating is limited. Register at info@ petomuseum.org. For mor e i n for m at ion , v i sit petomuseum.org.

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TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Township Public Works Department will collect leaves based on residents’ recycling pickup day. Residents with a recycling day on Monday will have leaf pick-up from October 31 to November 28. Residents with a recyvling day of Tuesday will have leaf pick-up from October 31 to December 5. Residents with a recycling day of Wednesday will have leaf pick-up November 7 through December 12.

Residents with a recycling day of Thursday will have leaf pick-up from November 14 to December 19. Leaves must be in plastic bags and at the curbside by 6:30 a.m. Monday. Residents should not put leaves at the curb before their scheduled pick-up times. Leaves are not permitted in the landfill. They must be brought to the Recycling Convenience Center on Church Road from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For more information, call 732-255-1000, ext. 8101 or visit tomsrivertownship.com.

Historical Society To Host Victorian Tea

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Historical Society is sponsoring a Holiday Victorian Tea on December 6 at the Victorian Tea Room and Bed and Breakfast at 600 Main St. The tea will offer two seatings: 12:30 and 3:30 p.m. The tea will feature items such as scones, tea sandwiches, desserts and an assortment of teas. Make reservations by calling Cheryl at

732-890-3200. The cost is $25 for OCHS members; $27 for non-members. A check can be made out to Ocean County Historical Society, and should be mailed to OCHS, 26 Hadley Ave., Toms River, NJ 08753 with TEA/CHERYL marked in the lower left-hand corner of the envelope. Checks must be received within five days of phone reservations to confirm the seat. There will be no refunds.

Holiday Memories: Past, Present & Future

TOMS RIVER – Continuing and Professional Education will offer a two-day mini-vacation called Holiday Memories: Past, Present, & Future – Active Adult Holiday Session from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on November 9 and 10, at Gateway Fifth Floor in building 101, on the OCC Main Campus, College Drive. Seating is limited. Registration is required. The all-inclusive price is $99 per person, which includes morning/afternoon sessions, continental breakfast, and lunch each day.

Holiday Craft Fair

TOMS RIVER – The American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 129 is hosting a holiday craft fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on November 26 at 2025 Church Rd. Shopping totes will be given to the first 300 adults. Backpacks will be awarded to the first 25 children.

To register, call OCC’s Department of Continuing and Professional Education at 732-255-0404, email cpeinfo@ocean.edu, or visit ocean.edu/seniors.htm.

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Route 70 will not see any improvements until 2019. Quite frankly, the road is horrendous only made worse by each winter’s creation of potholes. Aside from being extremely dangerous because it is only one lane through Manchester, the condition of the highway is deplorable,” Palmer said in a September 20 return letter to the DOT. “The ongoing patching and pothole repair fails to make the road passable to our senior community.” All residents in town use the highway, he said, adding that he is “puzzled” why the state is paving the western end of Route 70 in Manchester first, since the heaviest traffic on Route 70 is at the Toms River border, not Pemberton’s. The mayor is asking residents to write letters to the DOT, demanding that Route 70’s improvements closer to the Toms River border be moved up. Residents can find a letter to sign at manchestertwp.com/wp-content/uploads/ route70.pdf. The letter is addressed to Richard T. Hammer, acting commissioner of the DOT. Route 70 stretches nearly 60 miles from Brielle to Pennsauken.

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TOMS R I V ER – I m mediate Care Medical Walk-In of Toms River, along with participating Toms River Shopping Center businesses, is hosting “Paint the Plaza Pink” for the month of October in support of breast cancer awareness month. The event aims to promote breast cancer awareness and education through sharing resources from the American Cancer Society and collecting donations for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Community members can stop by Toms River Shopping Center and look for participating businesses with a pink

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.

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TOMS RIVER – Cattus Island’s Weekend Nature Walks have been a time-honored tradition since 1976. Originally led by Mort and Betty Cooper, these walks showcase the plants and animals found throughout Cattus Island’s three distinct ecosystems. Join a park naturalist for a one-hour walk

TOMS RIVER – The Friends of the Toms River Library will sponsor a three-day book sale beginning November 10 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. It will continue November 11 and 12 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Books and other media will be available

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All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast

TOMS RIVER – A pancake breakfast sponsored by United Methodist Men will be from 8 to 11 a.m. on November 5 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 1528 Church Rd. The breakfast includes all-you-can-eat

pancakes and sausage, and hot and cold beverages. Veterans eat free. All nonveterans pay $5. For more information, call 732-349-5367 or visit standrewtr.org.

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North Star Holiday Bazaar

TOMS RIVER – St. Andrew’s annual North Star Holiday Bazaar will be on November 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. More than 40 craft vendors and shops throughout the entire church will be there. There will be jewelr y, crafts, stained glass, homemade foods, quill decorations, beaut y products, f resh roasted coffees, Scentsy fragrance diffusers and warmers, Tupperware and many unique items. Andy’s Sweet Shop will be open, and Andy’s Cafe will have a variety of breakfast and lunch options all homemade from breakfast quiche, seafood bisque and other soups, specialty sandwiches and desserts. Granny’s Cupboard offers homemade frozen dinners, jams and

jellies and ready-to-prepare soups. Photos with Santa and his Elf are available. An all-day “Children’s Only” gift shop with wrapping and a craft for the kids is available as well. The “Knit-Wits” and “Stitch and Chat” groups have been making items like scarves, mittens, hats, afghans and quilts. The event is held rain or shine. Parking and admission are free. Bring a canned good for our Thanksgiving Baskets, and receive a chance at a restaurant gift certificate. St. Andrew United Methodist Church is located at 1528 Church Rd. Fo r m o r e i n fo r m a t i o n , c a l l t h e church office at 732-349-5367 or visit standrewtr.org.

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Ocean County CASA Upcoming Needs

OCEAN COUNTY – Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Ocean County needs volunteers for upcoming and ongoing needs. CASA needs volunteers for its upcoming toy drive. Email vicki@casaofoceancounty.org to be a part of this team this holiday season. Business owners, clubs and volunteers are needed to join a working committee to brighten the lives of foster children. CASA is also in need of male volunteers to serve as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for abused children. A January training class is scheduled. Download the applications on casaofoceancounty.org and schedule an in-

terview at 732-797-0590. Since 2006, CASA of Ocean County, an independent nonprofit, has served as a voice in the courtroom for abused and neglected foster children. CASA recruits and trains concerned citizens to serve as a CASA volunteer. By meeting with the child’s family members, doctors, teachers, and foster parents, the CASA volunteer ensures that the judge in the family court system is aware of all the facts to make the best determination for the child’s future. CASA is located at 1108 Hooper Ave., Bldg 1 Suite C in Toms River. For more information, call 732-797-0590 or visit casaofoceancounty.org.

Local Health Departments in New Jersey

NEW JERSEY – In New Jersey, every municipality is required to be served by a local health department that meets the requirements of state public health laws and regulations. Residents who have questions about available public health services or concerns about health conditions within a particular municipality should contact their local health department. In Ocean County, the county department

of health is located at 175 Sunset Ave. in Toms River. The phone number is 732-3419700, ext. 7201. Visit ochd.org for more information. The Long Beach Island Health Department serves Barnegat Light, Beach Haven, Harvey Cedars, Long Beach, Ship Bottom and Surf City. It is located at 2119 Long Beach Blvd., Ship Bottom. The phone number is 609-492-1212. Visit lbihealth.com for more information.

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County: Always Best To Be Prepared During Hurricane Season

OCEAN COUNTY – County government departments and agencies are always keeping an eye on the weather and are prepared for whatever Mother Nature may have in store. Hurricane season concludes at the end of November and in recent weeks, named storms have been developing in the Atlantic and marching up the coast. Preparations for serious weather events include creating or updating a disaster supply kit. The kit should include a gallon of drinking water a day for each person and a battery-powered radio, which could become the sole source of information during an emergency. In the event of a hurricane, the National Weather Service can usually provide up to five days of advanced warning, however

being prepared could save a life. Residents should stay alert for and follow all directions that are broadcasted. Many local radio stations provide information on Ocean County. In the event of an evacuation, like that which occurred during both Hurricane Irene in 2011 and Superstorm Sandy in 2012, it is recommended that essential items be brought along including prescription drugs and any special dietary foods. If transportation is a problem, plan with neighbors beforehand to ensure assistance will be available. If needed, evacuation assistance can be obtained from the local municipal office of Emergency Management or the Ocean County Office of Emergency Management.

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OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Columbus Day Parade Committee is hosting a trip to New York’s Rockefeller Center on December 11. A bus will depart from the Barnegat Municipal Complex at 9:15 a.m. and from Brick Plaza at 10 a.m. The bus will return to Brick at 8 p.m. and Barnegat at 8:30 p.m.

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OCEAN COUNTY – Open enrollment for Medicare Part D is going on now. The deadline to enroll in a new Medicare Part D plan is December 7. The Ocean County Office of Senior Services is ready to assist residents to choose the best plan for them. All of the Office of Senior Services

Information and Assistance staff members are certified State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) counselors and there are 32 additional counselors located throughout Ocean County. These counselors are available to help seniors and other Medicare benef iciaries with the drug plan enrollment

process and answer any questions. This information is always provided free of charge. By comparing plans, seniors can see if another Medicare plan would save them money or cover more of their prescriptions. To arrange an appointment at one of

the various locations in the county, call the Office of Senior Services at 732929-2091. The County Connection at the Ocean County Mall in Toms River will also host a number of one-on-one sessions wit h sen iors look i ng for t hei r best option. Called Part D Days, the assistance will be provided at the County Connection on November 2, 3, 15, and 30, and December 1 and 6. Appointments at the County Connection can be scheduled by calling Donna at 732-288-7777. Appointments are offered from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

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Toms River Public Meetings

TOMS R I V ER – A ll Toms R iver Township public meetings take place in Town Hall, 33 Washington Street. T he Tow nsh ip Cou ncil meet s for regular meetings the second and fourth Tuesday at 6 p.m. The Planning Board meets for regular meetings every first and third Wednesday at 6 p.m. The Board of Adjustment meets for reg ular meeti ngs ever y second and fourth Thursday at 7 p.m. For a calendar and agenda, visit tomsrivertownship.com.

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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.

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

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OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Caregiver Coalition is hosting an event for caregivers in the county on November 18 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Ocean County Library’s Mancini Hall, 101 Washington St. in Toms River. The event is open to anyone caring for

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Info Session For Adult Learners Planning On Attending OCC

TOMS RIVER – Adults who are interested in becoming Ocean County College students are invited to attend an Adult Learner Information Session on November 15 at 6 p.m., Second Floor Conference Room, Larson Student Center, OCC Main Campus, College Drive. Admission is free and open to the public. This Adult Information Session will feature presentations from Admissions, Advising, Financial Aid, current stu-

dents, and alumni representatives. Learn about the application and enrollment process, along with OCC’s 40-plus degree, certificate, and online programs including Addictions Counseling and a new degree completion program specifically designed for adult learners. To attend Ocean County College’s Adult Learner Information Session on November 15, call the Admissions Office at 732-255-0400, ext. 2960, or register online at go.ocean.edu/events.

Multi Chamber Expo

OCEAN COUNTY – The Greater Toms River, Lakewood, Brick Township, Point Pleasant and Point Pleasant Beach Chambers of Commerce will host a Five Chambers of Commerce Mega Busines Expo from 5 to 7

p.m. on November 17 at Martell’s Tiki Bar, Point Pleasant Beach. There will be a buffet, giveaways, door prizes, and a cash bar. The event is free and open to the public.

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FARMINGDALE – Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore will host “Dancing With Our Stars,” presented by BlueClaws Charities, from 6 to 10 p.m. on November 3 at the Eagle Oaks Country Club.

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Congressman Recognizes CASA Executive Director

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 cour t advocacy for foster care issues. The Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI), which orchestrates the Angels in Adopt ion P rog ra m, honored Weiss at a n 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 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 cour t 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 boards of directors of multiple social service agencies that are working together to respond to the im mediate 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 CCA I’s sig nat u re 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 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.”

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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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Grunin Center Nominated In Three Categories For NJ Stage Awards

TOMS RIVER – The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts has been nominated in three categories for the New Jersey Stage Awards. This is the fi rst year that the Grunin Center has been nominated for these prestigious awards. The Grunin Center has been nominated for: 2016 NJ Stage Award for Music – Best Place to See Emerging Artists (pop/rock/ country) 2016 NJ Stage Award for Music – Best Place to See a National Act (pop/rock/ country) 2016 NJ Stage Award for Best Place to See Live Dance Performances. “The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts is honored to be nominated for the New Jersey Stage Awards. Our competition includes many other amazing performing arts venues in the state. We hope that our patrons will visit the voting site daily to cast their ballot for us, and to help spread the word about the top-notch

entertainment we provide in Ocean County,” said Jessica Zawerczuk, Marketing Coordinator for the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts. This year, New Jersey Stage is having the public vote on the initial list of nominees, with New Jersey Stage including the top five vote getters for each category and then adding five of its own. Patrons of the arts and the public are invited to vote for their favorites now through November 1. Winners will be announced in the November 2016 issue of the magazine. The public may vote once per category, per day. To cast your vote, visit newjerseystage.com/awards. New Jersey Stage is a daily website and monthly digital magazine covering arts and entertainment throughout the Garden State. For more information on the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College, contact Jessica Zawerczuk, Marketing Coordinator, at 732-2550400, ext. 2328, or visit grunincenter.org.

Fall Garden Day Recap

OCEAN COUNTY – Fall Garden Day on September 30 was an informative success with 100 Ocean County gardeners in attendance at the Rutgers Cooperative Extension Agricultural Center on Whitesville Road. Many local enthusiastic gardener participants established new information on planting fall vegetables for a cold season harvest, learned about

winter plants to enhance the season as well as fall tick activity and awareness. This Fall Garden Day was spearheaded by members of the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Ocean County class of 2016, whose decorations, free plants and planters together with food and plant demonstrations provided the liveliness for many local residents.

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met with VRC Director Christie Winters and advised her that staff could not occupy the second f loor, and a Notice of Violation was issued for occupying without a CO. The township met with Winters again in February and March 2014 to discuss t he c o de iss ue s , a nd t he t ow n sh ip advised the parish of the violations, Newman said. Adding to these problems was BTMUA concerns: the VRC owed them money, and because they were operating without a CO, the utility wanted to turn off the water to the building. What followed was more of the same: meetings, deficient and incomplete applications by the VRC staff, promises of payment and of completed plans, until January 2015 when Bergin sent a letter to Winters and the pastor of Visitation Church which resulted in a meeting. The same issues were raised and no permit revisions were submitted to address the issues, Newman detailed. From December 2015 through September 2016, the VRC did not request a ny i n sp e ct ion s for work t hat wa s required, and no attempt was made to cor rect outstanding issues. Winters was notif ied that Newman would be taking enforcement action. On October 2016, Pirozzi contacted Newman indicating the archdiocese was not aware of the violations, and

in the interest of safety decided that the best course of action was to close the center. The local environmental group, Save Barnegat Bay, had leased office space in an upstairs area of the VRC. Its executive director Britta Wenzel said it is “hard to watch” people in need of help pull into the relief center’s parking lot and just leave. “The VRC is an emerging non-profit, and the f irst years are not easy,” Wenzel said in a phone interview days after the center closed. “These folks put two nickels together to try to help people; it’s hard to do and hard to find stability,” she said. She said people in need would always le ave t h e V RC “ w it h s o m e t h i n g ,” whether it was food, building supplies or a phone number. “I think there’s a public perception t h a t t h e r el ief c e n t e r a t t r a c t s t h e problems and brings people into the c o m mu n it y, b u t t h e y’r e yo u r ow n neighbors, already in you r com munity, and they could be you,” Wenzel said. A closed Facebook group called Save The Visitation Relief Center has been created and has about 1,000 members. A video on the Facebook page shows the Rev. Edward Blanchett of Visitation Church announcing the center’s closure at an October 16 mass. He said there had been a development that he considers very important in the life of the parish, the Visitation Relief

Center, in cooperation with Catholic Charities, that had “helped hundreds of families in rebuilding efforts, providing advice in securing government aid, and offering materials and spiritual support to lives devastated by the storm,” would be closing. “A situation developed between the VRC and the Office of Construction in Brick Township regarding deficiencies in the VRC building, and it’s a situation that will cause signif icant f inancial damage to the Visitation parish if it

continues,” he said. “So after consultation with the Parish Finance Council, and on the advice of Bishop David O’Connell of Trenton, I must announce that operations at the Visit at ion Relief Center will cease immediately,” effective until further not ice, a nd it may be pe r ma ne nt ,” Blanchett said. A limited staff would remain at the center to oversee the demobilization effort and to provide referrals to other services, he added.

–Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn The Visitation Relief Center suddenly closed its doors this month. The facility opened to help victims of Superstorm Sandy in early 2013.

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Garden State Hearing And Balance Center

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

that really separates us from some of the other hearing care professionals out there,” Better hearing is a priceless gift! Dr. Kirsh said.

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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.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The best answer to a dilemma will come when you least expect it. You may receive responses you do not expect, but they will lead you in the right direction. This is a good week to receive sound advice about your health. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Dream your time away without investing money on the insubstantial. There is nothing you can buy that you can’t live without. Don’t waste cash in the week to come. You are better suited to pursuing creative activities. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Circumstances may make you feel you must rush through daily tasks. If you are not on the clock take all the time you need to get the job done right. Keep the purse strings drawn tightly in the week to come. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Think your way into an improved state of mind. This might be a good week to develop useful, practical and healthy habits such as putting the dishes in the dishwasher after a meal or walking 30 minutes a day. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Be cynical. Look that gift horse in the mouth this week. Focus on fattening up your piggy bank. If someone offers you words of wisdom, put them to good use. Any assistance you receive is going to be infinitely valuable. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Use your inner compass to find a better direction. Discuss your intentions with a friend or trusted confidant in the week ahead. Establish boundaries as to what you can, and cannot, accomplish and go from there.

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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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