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Surprise Sweep Of Brick High School Yields Zero Recoveries

–Photos courtesy Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office A surprise sweep of Brick High School by k-9 officers took place October 27.

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – Interim Superintendent Thomas Gialanella said local police K9 partners held a surprise sweep of Brick High School on October 27.

Nine K9s spent about an hour sniffing the lockers and locker rooms. T hei r police of f icer partners assisted from Brick, Lit tle Egg Ha rbor, St af ford Township and the Ocean County Sheriff’s office.

“They didn’t find anything, and that makes us even prouder,” Gi-

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alanella said.

After the meeting, the interim superintendent said the Ocean C ou nt y P rose cut or’s of f ice offers the ser vice to all the county schools.

The sweep is a surprise to students, and key personnel are in the know only a few days in advance.

“The students didn’t know about the sweep; we set a date when there is no testing or anything like that going on, and then we let the principal know a few days ahead of time,” he said.

The students remain in their classrooms while the K9s are doing their job, he added.

New Athletic Director Gialanella announced that Peter Panuska has been named as the new Athletic Director and Supervisor of Physical Education/ Health at Brick High School, replacing Rick Handchen who will retire February 1, 2017.

Panuska is a 1982 graduate of Brick High School. He attended the University of Tennessee on a

BRICK AMENDS BOAT STORAGE FINES

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – Boats in winter storage at township-owned Traders Cove Park & Marina would have to adhere to a strict guideline for removing their vessels before summer or face stiff fines.

An ordinance was recently introduced that would allow the township to collect fees from the boat owners who continue to use the winter storage lot into the summer. The dates for winter storage run from September 15 until May 15.

The owner of any boat not removed from winter storage by the Friday before Memorial Day would have to pay a flat fee of $500, plus $100 per day for each day until the boat is removed.

The fees must be paid before the boat could be removed or launched, said Council President Paul Mummolo.

“Occasionally, boat owners are not timely in removing their boats from storage, leaving it for several months in our lot,” he said.

Councilman Jim Fozman asked if boat owners would have until Friday May 26, 2017 to remove their boat.

“So they have a little grace period of 11 days if they can’t get it in by the 15th?” he asked. “And no money is charged until after that?”

“That’s correct,” said Mummolo.

The area used for winter boat storage – called the “clamshell lot” – would be used for patron and employee parking during the summer for the restaurant planned for the northeast corner of the park.

The proposed restaurant would be built by the private entity, Chef’s International, and (Boat - See Page 5)

(Schools - See Page 5)

Four Years After Sandy, One Long Term Recovery Group Soldiers On

By Lois Rogers sands of residents, in its thrall.

OCEAN COUNTY – How long In Toms River alone, some is too long?

10,000 homes were impacted in With the fourth anniversary various degrees, by the storm. of Superstor m SanScores of residents dy passed, that’s the are among those state4 YEARS wide still struggling question on the minds LATER to recover from Sandy of a lot of people in Ocean County where which left a trail of the length of the ongoing recovery devastation from the ocean to the effort holds hundreds, if not thou- bay to the backwaters.

November 5, 2016

Last week, after working since shortly after the storm struck to help people get back home, Sue Marticek, Bayville, executive director of the Ocean County Long-Ter m Recover y Group, based in Toms River, expressed concerns that “we are at a point where Sandy is forgotten,” by funding sources.

(Sandy - See Page 6)

–Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn Boats in winter storage at Trader’s Cove. An ordinance spells out fines if kept after Memorial Day.

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football scholarship, and led his team to several championships and bowl games.

Af ter ret u r n i ng to h is hometow n in 1994, Panuska attended Georgian Cour t University where he received his special education certification and taught at Veterans Memorial Middle School.

He then earned his Master’s Degree in Administration and Supervision at New Jersey City University and worked as an Assistant Principal at both Brick High Schools.

Lake Riviera Sustainable School Lake Riviera Middle School was recently awarded a bronze certification from Sustainable Jersey for Schools, announced Board of Education member John Barton at the October 27 meeting.

The certification program is available to all New Jersey public schools that want to go green and conserve resources. The nonprofit organization provides tools, training and financial incentives to schools that express an interest in pursuing sustainability programs.

The Brick Times, November 5, 2016, Page 5 John Hyfantis, chair of Brick’s “Green Team,” Sustainable Brick, said that the Sustainable New Jersey for Schools website has a list of projects specifically aimed at schools for students to complete, such as creating a green garden or rain barrels.

He announced at the Board of Education meeting that this year’s Green Fair would once again take place at Brick High School on April 22. For the first time, all the schools in the district would be participating.

“We had six schools last year,” Hyfantis said during the meeting. “The students are a wonder to watch, they’re a joy. They’re really getting into it, I hope we could build on it.”

He said that by hosting the Green Fair, Brick Township gains points from Sustainable New Jersey.

“There are about 550 municipalities in New Jersey; 350 to 400 have the bronze award, and there are less than 50 that have silver, and we’re one of them,” Hyfantis said. “It doesn’t happen overnight - we’ve been working on the silver certification for two years.”

The next Board of Education meeting will be on November 17 at 7 p.m.

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would have an outdoor restaurant with no walls.

“The only walls that are part of this are the walls for the kitchen and the walls for the bathroom, and those are known a s ca rgo text u re t hat a re ba sically trailers...so in the event of a hurricane or a big storm they could actually seal up those trailers and drive them away,” said Mayor John Ducey. “The only thing that would be left is the great decking they’re going to do.”

The ground level area of the restaurant would be sand with adirondack chairs, hammocks and fire pits; a few feet up on the next level there would be tables and chairs; a beer garden with 20 barstools is planned for the next f loor; and the kitchen, bathrooms, ovens and grills would be at the next level at the required elevation of 13 feet, the mayor said.

“You order your food at the kitchen and they give you a number and you sit wherever you want,” Ducey said. “The waiter or waitress finds you and delivers your food, and there you are enjoying an awesome view of Barnegat Bay while you’re enjoying your meal.”

The project would cost Chef’s Interna-

tional $2 million, who plans to keep the restaurant open for five months a year.

Brick would receive $75,000 in rent a year (which includes taxes) with a two percent increase each year for the term of the lease.

On September 19, a public hearing was held on the proposed restaurant, which was a requirement of Green Acres since millions of dollars of grant money was used to develop the park.

Most of the standing-room-only audience objected to the construction of the restaurant, citing concerns about parking, traffic at the base of the bridge, the safety of children using the playground next to the bar, increased boat traffic, increased pollution in an environment ally sensit ive a rea , a nd decreased public access to the bay.

Since then, Township Business Administrator Joanne Bergin said that she and Ducey have met with representatives of the Green Acres Program about the proposed restaurant and are continuing to work with them and Chef’s International on the best approach to this proposal. ”We believe that working together, we will present a proposal to Green Acres that will be approved,” Bergin wrote in an email on October 26. “At this time, we are still working out the details.”

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As of last week, she said the organization – “the last standing long term recovery group” – was in serious need of funding for the New Year. “To be honest,” she said, “we have many fishing lines out there and we are hoping to get something for 2017. How much will determine operations.”

Though OCLTRG has raised $7.1 million in nearly four years to help those impacted

by Sandy, Marticek said there “there is still a long road to go for many home owners,” and the work needs to go on.

She has spearheaded OCLTRG – an umbrella group of more than 80 nonprofits, faith-based community partners, businesses, government agencies since its inception.

Major funders include the Hurricane San-

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An “Unmet Needs Table” composed of United Way of Ocean County, the Salvation Army, and Lutheran Social Ministries – reviews and seeks to meet the remaining needs of residents after all other avenues of assistance have been pursued.

In 2015, with long term recovery groups that sprang up around the state fading from the scene, the group’s efforts went state wide.

It was a case of “how can you have no one around,” she said, and the board decided to go regional, to help low income people.

“We realized we need to evolve. If it’s a low income person, how can you say no. Now we are statewide and we have great working relationships and partners,” she said.

One of the things Marticek – who has a masters degree in emergency and disaster management and worked with FEMA before OCLTGRG – stresses is that the continuing effort isn’t just about helping people who need to return to their homes, it’s about “restoring the community as a whole,” a sentiment also shared by civic officials in interviews last week.

“We know there is a long road to go for many home owners but we need people to understand its about the community … even those who did not get a drop of water in their home,” who she said, are starting to feel the effects of lost ratables.

“If a house is just a vacant lot, that’s a different (tax) rate and budgets are based on paying taxes … you have to think about closing that gap,” said Marticek, who recently returned from Baton Rouge where she went in an

advisory capacity to share the practices that did and did not work in New Jersey.

“We all have to do better because no matter how you look at it, it is either our tax dollars or aid.” If money is allocated in preparation should disasters like Sandy should strike, said Marticek. “We could do better and get more people home quicker.”

Just one example of the fact that time is of the essence, is especially apparent now for the owners of about 700 homes in Toms River still struggling to bring their properties into compliance with the flood plain management ordinance said Trevor Newman.

“That means they need to be elevated or demolished or brought into compliance,” said Newman, the township’s storm recovery ombudsman, appointed shorted after Sandy.

He represents the township with OCLTR. Shortly after the storm, he said, the governor and the DCA issued an emergency giving home owners four years to bring their houses into compliance. “That runs out at the end of the month.”

Newman sees “no single answer” for those who are still struggling to get back home. It could be three to five years before everyone is home, he said. “And that’s the real objective … to get everybody home.”

Without an infusion of funding, he said, OCLTR which has dedicated so much effort to that cause, may face substantial staffing reductions by the end of the year.

For her part, Marticek is hoping to receive word of some funding soon. “We were hoping for a decision before the anniversary. I’d like to have one bit of good news. We are the last standing long term recovery group.”

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Opinion

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Health Insurance Among Polarizing Issues It is rare for a small business owner or an individual to have a candid face-to-face conversation with the health insurance company that safeguards their lives.

But, as a health insurance broker, those conversations are a regular part of my day.

With the national election, you can imagine what my clients and I are discussing over a cup of coffee. Our clients – many of whom say they are still undecided in who should be elected to the White House – are particularly concerned about what direction the next President will take this nation in regards to health care.

In my years as a health insurance broker, and as a leader in the New Jersey Association of Health Underwriters (NJAHU), I cannot recall a time when our country was as polarized in its politics. That gaping span in most evident when it comes to quality, accessible health care, an ever-growing expense that many of my clients struggle to afford for their employees and their families.

For many, health care is now seen as a luxury, rather than an entitlement, as part of living in this great country. It is often used as a debate point between politicians, with the facts somehow muddied in rhetoric that leaves our clients confused and dismayed.

This election is a scary moment for our industry because there is such an unknown about the future. My clients seek consistency and predictability; the baseline for how to create a budget, and make personal and professional decisions that affect the lives of loved ones.

To my clients, the “winners” and “losers” of an election are not Democrat or Republican. Rather, they are real people, many with real health concerns, who win or lose, based on the ultimate counts in the ballot box.

Just one look at the candidates’ platforms and you will realize there could be a very different

America when the next President is sworn in on January 20.

Hillary Clinton is advocating for a continuation of the Affordable Care Act that President Barack Obama considers one of his most landmark achievements as the leader of the free world.

And then there is Donald Trump, who is demanding, with great flourish, that the federal law be abolished. And there are many, many opinions in between from our New Jersey lawmakers about what is fair and necessary to provide affordable health care coverage to all who need it.

Specifically, Clinton wants to safeguard access to public coverage through Medicare or a public option, push for states to adopt an ACA Medicaid expansion and expand state waiver options.

Trump, meanwhile, wants to return power to the states in regulating insurance markets, limit federal requirements on both private insurance and Medicaid and reconsider costly mandates.

You can see there is obviously plenty my clients and I need to discuss.

As a NJAHU member and broker, I am proud to advocate for New Jersey employers and families every day. I am pleased to explain the positions of the candidates and try to forecast what it all means for them. Unlike our candidates, I am afforded the opportunity to remain truly non-partisan.

My only constituents are my clients, and it is obvious what they expect from me: Be the most knowledgeable resource about America’s health care system, be a trusted, impartial resource and recognize that the client is always the most important person in the room.

Those are some basic rules that, perhaps, our elected lawmakers can live by once this political season comes to a close on November 8.

Frank Petrulla Brick

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Letters To The Editor Vote No On Question One I stand with the thousands of residents across the state in opposing Question One and protecting New Jersey taxpayers.

We know gaming expansion in North Jersey would lead to increased unemployment, the loss of billions in economic activity and leave taxpayers responsible when these projects fail.

I support the businesses, unions and community groups across the state dedicated to defeating Question One on Election Day. Betty Lewis Atlantic Cit y Chapter President National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Voters Must Dedicate Gas Tax Fund The New Jersey voters have a chance to show their smartness or stupidity.

On the November ballot will be the question to “dedicate” the gas tax fund solely for transportation, roads and bridge repair or give the state legislators a “license to steal.” If the voters do not vote to “dedicate” then there should no

complaints when future taxes are proposed after this fund is again depleted through “siphoning.”

The Star Ledger buried this voter choice in their paper and the Asbury Park Press did not even mention it, so far.

So much for educating the uneducated on their options.

William McPhail Toms River

Who Will Make America Great Again As the country approaches Election Day, Americans must ask themselves if they are really satisfied with the country’s current state of affairs.

Certainly our problems are numerous: a sluggish economy, racial strife, rioting, the brutal assault of our police officers, ISIS, terrorism on our soil, illegal immigration, an avalanche of illegal drugs pouring over the southern border, dangerous cuts to our military and American weakness abroad.

Whew!

Is there any wonder as to why Donald Trump’s message of trying to make America great again has resonated with so many?

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While Trump is not perfect, he does bring a refreshing alternative to the usual power-hungry operatives in Washington. Considering Trump’s remarkable business experience and resolve to help the country, he may very well be able to get things back on track again.

On the other hand, Hillary Clinton’s campaign continues to be dogged by charges of corruption by the Clinton Foundation, pay-toplay schemes while she was at the State Department, and worse yet, her reckless handling of America’s classified documents, which put the country at risk.

After several years of malaise, the nation needs a change, not more of the same.

Lissa McGrath Sea Girt

Actions, Not Words, Matter Most Funny how the “PC” crowd is clamoring to pounce on the words of Donald Trump while acting as if the actions of Hillary Clinton are something easily looked past. Hillary Clinton has been handed everything she has gotten since law school. Each time, she has failed. Please read up on her history. For some I feel it will be too hard to do because the ticker on the bottom of the mainstream media news feed is what qualifies for some as all the information they need to so well informed.

While our presidential choices this year are well below what we need to make right the poorly run administration of Barack Obama, we need a complete movement away from the policies of Barack Obama.

Internationally we are a laughing stock. Iran, North Korea, Russia, China and now “our friends” in the Philippines are all seeing us as the pushovers we have become as a nation. The Middle East is a disaster.

Our policies, of which Hillary Clinton is partially

responsible for, are failing and have failed. Domestic policies have proven to be just as much of a disaster.

Economically the government has “QE’d” themselves into private business and inflated the economic numbers to fool people into thinking we are doing so much better after the issues of 2008/09. Obamacare continues to take taxpayer dollars and funnel it into a failed socialist medical system while lying to the public about how great it is doing.

It is doing exactly what our current socialist president wants it to do. The failure forces more people into the government healthcare system and away from private insurance. When enough people get into government run insurance the private provider is shut out, thus creating a perfect socialist system.

Barack Obama has been a failure by all means and statistics. The country has a deficit of $20 trillion, with more to come. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office will have the final numbers after, thankfully, he leaves office but it is expected to be somewhere in the area of $21 trillion.

With fewer and fewer legal US citizens actually paying taxes and the more and more legal US citizens living off the federal government and the tax dollars paid by the fewer and fewer we should see much more added to the deficit. And this does not take into account the millions and millions of illegal immigrants living here and taking from the masses of asses who allow it to happen.

So see, Trump’s words are not the problem with this nation. The actions of Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama as well as many others who are politicians and not patriots are the true problem. But fear not. The mainstream media and liberal progressive wing of our society will continue to feed the masses of asses the ilk they are currently feeding to them. This (Letters - See Page 18)

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Federal Grant To Help Address Domestic Abuse And Sexual Assault

LAKEWOOD – A new grant from the U.S. Department of Justice will allow Georgian Court University and several community partners to expand awareness and prevention programs related to sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking and dating violence.

The $299,829 grant, distributed over three years, will support EMPOWER, Georgian Court’s sexual assault awareness and prevention programs. The grant also draws on commitments and participation from Providence House Domestic Violence Services, a division of Catholic Charities and the Lakewood Police Department.

Under the grant, GCU, Providence House and the Lakewood Police Department will participate in the university’s coordinated community response meetings and training efforts.

The federal funding is managed through the Office of Violence Against Women and its Grants to Reduce Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking on Campus. Nationally, the federal agency awarded 61 grants, including 45 to colleges and universities, to address sexual violence on campuses.

According to the Justice Department, the funds are intended to help organizations “deliver effective, comprehensive and coordinated strategies that help survivors heal; reduce campus sexual and domestic violence; and improve the institution’s response to these crimes.”

In addition, grant recipients are expected to offer a range of helpful services, including specialized training for campus security officers, healthcare providers, university housing personnel, and other first responders.

On GCU’s campus, participants also include staffers from the GCU Counseling Center, student affairs, student leadership programs, and athletics.

“Georgian Court is fully committed to creating a safe, campus environment, and to providing the training and education needed to address sexual assault, domestic violence, and other difficult issues,” said GCU President Joseph R. Marbach, Ph.D. “While our current programs are strong, this grant allows GCU—along with Providence House and the Lakewood Police Department—to make a lasting, impactful difference

in how we approach prevention and response, advocacy and accountability.”

For example, Providence House, which has worked with GCU on collaborative projects in the past, will send a counselor to campus three days per week. While on campus, Providence House professionals will provide counseling, case management and victim safety plans to anyone in need. Students in crisis will also get help with housing, education about abusive relationships and legal options.

“This grant expands upon a solid foundation established between the GCU community and Providence House Domestic Violence Services, building in both a new level of prevention efforts and utilizing a coordinated response to intently focus on issues of domestic abuse, dating violence, stalking and sexual abuse on campus,” said Mary Petrow, associate director for Providence House.

GCU will also conduct a climate survey, which is one of the national recommendations of the Clery Center, the nonprofit clearinghouse for campus crime statistics. Such climate surveys are intended to help colleges and universities gauge the “magnitude and nature of sexual victimization experienced by students,” according to the Office on Violence Against Women and the Bureau of Justice Statistics.

In partnership with PHDVS and the local police department, GCU will expand its mandatory prevention and education programs— currently required for freshmen—to include all incoming students and transfer students. A bystander prevention program will be created, and two training sessions each year will be held for campus law enforcement and campus disciplinary boards.

Substantive work and ongoing contributions on behalf of the participating organizations underscore the importance of addressing violence issues.

“This partnership rises from the shared core values of Catholic Charities and GCU and will bring a trauma-informed approach to meeting the needs of the campus community in terms of services, education, and awareness,” said Marlene Lao Collins, Executive Director, Catholic Charities Diocese of Trenton.

“We are proud to work in partnership on this important endeavor.”

Township No Longer Accepting “E-Waste”

BRICK – Due to changing market conditions, the Township of Brick is joining surrounding municipalities in no longer offering curbside collection of E-Waste or accepting E-Waste at the Township Recycling Center. E-Waste is made up of electronic devices such as televisions, radios, computers, mobile phones and other electronic devices.

The elimination of E-Waste collection was necessitated by the rising costs to dispose of electronic items. At one time, the township generated revenue through E-Waste collection. Over recent years, the service began costing the township money.

Residents may still dispose of E-Waste at the Ocean County Recycling Center, 691 New Hampshire Ave. in Lakewood.

Santa Parade

LAKEWOOD – Lakewood’s annual Santa Parade will be held on December 3 at 1 p.m. in the town square, Clifton and Third avenues.

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Girl Scouts Of The Jersey Shore Honors 251 Girls With Bronze Award

FARMINGDALE – The Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore honored 251 Girl Scouts from Monmouth and Ocean Counties with the Girl Scout Bronze Award on October 19 at the Girl Scouts’ Program Activity Center.

Girl Scouting’s highest awards—the Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards—are a girl’s chance to make a lasting difference in the world. The Bronze Award is the highest recognition for achievement in Girl Scouting for girls in grades 4-5.

The Bronze Award recognizes Girl Scouts who demonstrate extraordinary leadership through sustainable and measurable Take Action projects that address important community needs. To earn the award, each Girl Scout’s project must include at least 20 hours of community service per girl during which she

takes a leadership role while using their strengths, talents and skills and put her plan into action.

In Brick, Giavana Scott, Hailey Luberto, Kylee Caetano, Miranda Mirsky and Nicolette Dunne collected DVDs and had a PJ Party for House of Hope.

Elina Simonetti, Kali Wilson, Nicole Gowers and Sophia Topeleski created a garden for senior facility.

Angelina Dubov, Emily Dolan, Emily Wojciak, Gianna Nater, Sarah Davis, Grace Garley and Searra Vanderveer worked with S.A.V.E. Animal Shelter.

Alexandria Scala, Elizabeth Brady, Grace Toscano and Madalyn Kiesche created T-shirts for women with breast cancer.

For more information, visit jerseyshoregirlscouts. org/bronze.

Brick Fall Leaf Collection

BRICK – Brick Township started its leaf collection on October 24. Collection will be done according to the recycling schedule.

Residents whose recycling day is Thursday had leaf pick up the week of October 24, and will have pick up again November 28.

Residents whose recycling day is Friday had leaf pick up the week of October 31, and will have pick up again December 5.

Residents whose recycling day is Monday will have leaf pick up the week of November 7 and again the week of December 12.

Residents whose recycling day is Tues-

day will have leaf pick up the week of November 14 and again December 19.

Residents whose recycling day is Wednesday will have leaf pick up the week of November 21 and again December 26.

Leaves must be bagged and curbside by 6 a.m. the first day of the collection period.

Branches, twigs and other debris are not allowed in those bags.

Leaves may also be dropped off at the recycling center on Ridge Road Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or brought to the Ocean County Recycling Center in Lakewood.

For more information, call 732-4514060.

Lakewood November Government Meeting Schedule

LAKEWOOD – Lakewood offices will be closed on November 8 for Election Day. The Shade Tree Commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. on November 9 in the municipal building room C. The Township Committee will meet at 7:30 p.m. on November 10 in the municipal building Auditorium.

Township offices will be closed on November 11 for Veterans Day. The Zoning Board will meet at 7 p.m. on November 14 in the municipal building auditorium. The Lakewood Utilities Advisory Committee will meet at 7:15 p.m. in the

municipal building room A. A public hearing of the Planning Board will meet at 6 p.m. on November 15 in the municipal building auditorium.

The Transportation Board will hold a meeting at 6:30 p.m. on November 23 in the municipal building room C. The township offices will be closed on November 24 and 25 for Thanksgiving.

On November 30, the Lakewood Heritage Commission will meet at 7 p.m. in room A in the municipal building.

The municipal building is located at 231 Third St.

PTSA Craft Fair

BRICK – The Brick Township High School PTSA will hold its annual craft fair at Brick Township High School, Chambers Bridge Road, at 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on November 19.

The annual event will include dozens of crafters as well as popular vendors, including Pampered Chef, LulaRoe and Origami Owl. Many of the vendors scheduled to attend are returning vendors from last year’s event.

The craft fair will also include an oppor-

tunity for attendees to participate in a gift auction, featuring popular items from event vendors. For gift auction, all winners must be present at time of drawing.

Admission to the craft fair is free. There is an additional cost to participate in the gift auction.

Vendors are still being accepted. For a vendor application contact Cathy Powell at cathypowell@verizon.net or call 732241-6296.

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A Starry Starry Night 35th Annual Christmas Walk

BAY HEAD – Bay Head will start off its holiday season on December 2 from 5 to 9 p.m. when Santa arrives at the Bay Head Fire House. Enjoy hot chocolate, hot dogs, hot cider, and cookies thanks to the BH Yacht Club and the Cub and Boy Scouts.

Save some room for a candy cane from Mrs. Clause.

From 5 to 8 p.m. the sound of brass instruments will be heard on Bridge Avenue in front of the Diane Turton office.

The Bay Head Violin/Ballet Studio will have its traditional Nutcracker in the Sky performance.

A pancake breakfast will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. on December 3 at the Fire House.

Breakfast is $10 for adults, $5 for children. Spend some time with Santa caroling around town.

Visit The Bay Head Historical Society for a Victorian themed Christmas, as well as the train display from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Belly Dancing Extravaganza BRICK – Farasha & Su’ad and the Mystic Moonlight Dancers will present Fall Fantasia 5: A Bellydance Extravaganza – an afternoon and evening of fabulous Middle Eastern Dance at the Laurelton Fire Company No. 1 to benefit the Ladies

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This year they are looking for area partners to assist them in the collection and distribution of the jackets. Items can be dropped off at the Lakewood Police Dept. Watch Commanders’

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OCVTS Opportunities For Middle School Students

OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County Vocational Technical School is holding ad mission infor mation 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 science-related career fields. Students have unique opportunities to participate in fieldwork, independent research, and internships throughout Ocean County. MATES was

recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education in 2012.

The Perfor ming A r ts Academy is designed to provide a rigorous college preparator y academic program integrated with performing arts curriculum focused in dance, vocal music, or acting as well as a new fourth discipline focused on audio recording and technical theater. The school exists to provide a unique, nurturing, and challenging learning environment for students living in Ocean County who are gifted in the performing arts. The teaching philosophy strives to incorporate the arts into all educational areas by integrating cu r r iculu m and by interaction 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 academ ies f rom applicat ion s t h roug h 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 environments. Admission paperwork will be distributed at the information session.

MATES will hold admission information sessions: November 19 at 10 a.m.

The sessions will be held at OCVTS MATES, 195 Cedar Bridge Rd., Manahawkin.

PAA will hold admission information sessions on: November 17 at 6:30 p.m.; and November 19 at 9 a.m. The sessions will be held at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts on the Ocean County College Campus, Toms River.

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As lead exposure continues to be an ongoing health challenge, it is important that parents take precautionary measures to keep their children safe and healthy. While exposure can damage a child’s learning and development, it can be prevented. The New Jersey Department of Health provides resources for parents to stay informed so child lead exposure can be avoided.

The Department recently launched our #kNOwLEAD public education campaign, which aims to increase awareness of all lead hazards in homes, schools and on the job, and also educate residents on what they can do to prevent exposure and safeguard their child’s health. I encourage everyone to follow our # kNOwLEAD campaign on Facebook and Twitter. The Department kicked off the campaign with a series of events across the state. The education campaign includes outreach about lead exposure and advertising in corner stores and buses.

Lead can disrupt the normal growth and development of a child’s brain and central nervous system. While lead paint lead paint in homes built before 1978 remains the largest contributor to elevated blood lead levels in children, there are many different lead exposure sources, including water from leaded pipes and imported toys, candy,

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Parents should ensure their child is tested for lead exposure at a pediatrician’s office at ages 1 and 2. For uninsured residents, local health departments and community health centers provide free or low cost testing.

Parents can also speak to their local health department about testing paint and dust in homes, especially in houses built before 1978.

The campaign builds on the State’s leadership to address childhood lead exposure.

New Jersey is one of only 17 states that require universal lead screening of all children at ages 1 and 2. Additionally, the Department of Health is strengthening New Jersey’s standard for intervening in cases of potential lead exposure. The Department regulations are being updated to require earlier intervention when lower levels of lead are detected in a child—from 10 micrograms per deciliter of blood to between 5 and 9 micrograms. This change will enable public health officials and medical providers to intervene with education, case management, home visits and other steps, at the earliest possible time.

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HeRe’s to youR HeALtH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

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Autumn is stunning here in Colorado and I wait for the leaves on the trees to begin to glow orange and yellow. I love how the temperature drops, and I get to dust off my beloved boots. There’s a pumpkin patch near my house that begins to boast its harvest with pretty little pumpkins for miles. I love looking at those pumpkins, but I confess I haven’t found my ‘pumpkin gene’ yet. They’re just okay, I don’t crave them. The gourd I long for is Butternut squash!

Butternut squash has a lot of beta carotene which your body automatically converts to vitamin A, unless you have a variant (expressing genetic SNP) in their BCMO1 gene. In that case, you can’t convert the beta carotene to Vitamin A very well, so supplementation with retinol would be helpful or you become deficient in vitamin A. The health perks of eating butternut are just crazy amazing. Today, I’ll focus on beta cryptoxanthin, this is a powerful carotenoid (similar to beta carotene) and it protects DNA. So much so, that studies suggest it can help with cancer, especially lung cancer. Researchers in Philadelphia just published results from an animal study stating beta cryptoxanthin can “be used as a chemopreventive agent or a chemotherapeutic compound against lung cancer.” It works by fl ipping a switch on the genes in your body that keep cancer from spreading. As for inflammation, cryptoxanthin compound has the ability to reduce development of rheumatoid arthritis according to a University of Manchester study.

A three and a half ounce serving (100 grams) of cooked butternut squash contains about 3,120 mcg of beta cryptoxanthin, whereas a

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As for butternut squash, the only thing you have to throw out is the skin. You can actually roast the seeds with olive oil, salt and pepper. These little guys are rich in tryptophan which converts to the happy neurotransmitter serotonin, and subsequently into sleepy melatonin. Here is one recipe from my newest e-book called “Eat for the Seasons: 21 Delicious Fall Recipes.” Download your free copy from suzycohen.com.

Butternut Squash Savory Salad Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 2 cups butternut squash, cubed Salt and pepper 2 teaspoons coconut or brown sugar ½ cup almond slivers ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 6 cups mixed lettuce greens (Romaine, butter, etc).

1 avocado, sliced 1 small cucumber, sliced thinly ¼ cup pomegranate seeds Directions Melt butter in a skillet and cook the butternut squash with salt and pepper (as desired) and sugar (to caramelize it.) Cook until golden or lightly brown and tender. Toast the almond slivers in another saucepan along with the pumpkin pie spice, keep tossing them until they are toasted, it took about 5 minutes for me. Toss the salad greens along with the cooked butternut squash, cucumber, and pomegranate seeds. Then top with avocado slices, cucumber and toasted almonds. I make my own dressing at home by combining EVOO and pomegranate vinegar.

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I have no fear of all the goblins, the witches, or even the evil clowns lurking on Halloween. What really scares me are the latest reports about the meat industry.

Like news of pig farms dumping millions of gallons of pig feces into North Carolina’s water supplies during Hurricane Matthew.

Or of saturating their neighborhoods with windborne fecal waste spray. Or of animal farming accounting for more greenhouse gases than transportation.

Like recurring media exposes of horrific atrocities against animals on factory farms.

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Beer & Wine Tasting

BRICK – The Tom Giannattasio Jr. Memorial Fund will host a beer and wine fundraiser at the Brick Township Volunteer EMS Building from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on November 11 featuring wine,

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Upcoming Trips

MANAHAWKIN – The Knights of Columbus Council 3826 is hosting trips next year.

They will go to the American Music Theater to see “Las Vegas Legends” on April 27. Lunch will be at Shady Maple. The cost is $95, which includes transportation and driver gratuity.

On June 6 they will see “Legends of Pop” at the Huntington Hills Playhouse. The cost is $110 and includes lunch, taxes and tips, trans-

portation and driver gratuity.

They will go to “Kutztown Festival” on July 9. The cost is $45 and includes admission, transportation and driver gratuity.

They will take a Bermuda cruise on the Celebrity Summit from Bayonne from July 16 to 23. The cost is $1,199 per person.

For more information or reservations, call Charles Serwin at 609-978-0970.

Bowling Party Fundraiser

HOWELL – Score a strike against the stigma of mental illness at No Stigma Network’s Bowling Party Fundraiser on November 13 from 6 to 8 p.m., at Howell Bowling Center, 1002 Route 9 South.

A $15 ticket per person purchased in advance buys two hours of bowling, shoe rental, two slices of pizza, and a

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Music will be provided by DJ Pete D’Antoni For more information or tickets, call John Gagliano at 732-604-2556 or Martin Crerand at 732-279-1134. Tickets are also available at the bar.

PAL Fundraiser Dance

BRICK – The PAL Fundraiser Dance “Country Night” will be held on November 19 at the Brick Police Athletic League, 60 Drum Point Rd. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. From 7 to

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Construction Spending Holds Steady

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Construction spending held steady in August compared to July but is up nearly 5 percent for the first eight months of the year compared to same period in 2015, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said the new spending figures indicates that the industry’s recovery may be at risk and said new investments in the nation’s aging water systems and other infrastructure could help offset declining spending in certain types of private construction.

“While demand for construction remains robust, it is no longer growing like it was earlier this year,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “There is little doubt that new public-sector investments in our aging infrastructure could help reinvigorate demand for construction.”

Construction spending in August totaled $1.142 billion at a seasonally adjusted annual rate, essentially unchanged from the month before, Simonson said. He added that the year-to-date increase of 4.9 percent for January through August 2016, compared with the same months of 2015, shows that demand for construction projects remains relatively robust despite some recent monthly declines. But he cautioned that the month-to-month figures indicate that demand for construction is no longer growing like it was earlier this year.

Private nonresidential construction spending decreased 0.4 percent for the month but is up 4.2 percent year-to-date. The largest private nonresidential segment in August was power construction (including oil and gas pipelines), which declined 1.5 percent for the month but up 2.9 percent year-to-date. The next-largest segment, manufacturing, dropped by 1.4 percent for the month and is down 7.4 percent year-to-

date. Commercial (retail, warehouse and farm) construction decreased by 2 percent in August and climbed 6.9 percent year-todate. Private office construction climbed 2.3 percent for the month and 28 percent year-to-date.

Private residential construction spending dropped by 0.3 percent between July and August 2016, but is up 1.4 percent year-todate. Spending on multifamily residential construction increased by 2.4 percent for the month and remains up 13.9 percent year-to-date, while single-family spending fell 0.9 percent from July to August and is down 1.5 percent year-to-date.

Public construction spending declined 2 percent from a month before and dropped by 8.8 percent year-to-date. The biggest public segment—highway and street construction—decreased by 2.9 percent for the month and is down 8.3 percent yearto-date. The other major public category—educational construction—fell by 0.4 percent in August and dropped 0.8 percent year-to-date.

Association officials said that the new construction spending figures underscore the need for Congress to pass legislation like the Water Resources Development Act to finance repairs to aging water systems.

The said that measure, combined with other needed investments in public infrastructure could help offset declining private sector demand and re-invigorate the construction sector’s recovery.

“The construction industry’s recovery appears to have hit a plateau,” said Stephen E. Sandherr, the association’s chief executive officer. “The sector is at the point where new public-sector investments could really help take up the slack being left by declines in some types of private-sector construction activity.”

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Coalition Wants More Effective Anti-Bullying Rules For NJ Schools

NEW JERSEY – A coalition of advocates has called on the NJ State Board of Education (SBOE) to st reng then proposed rules for NJ’s landmark Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act (ABR).

The ABR, enacted in 2010, prohibits harassment, intimidation and bullying (HIB) in NJ’s public schools.

The Coalition for Effective A BR, made up of children’s and human rights organ izat ions and other suppor ters and including Education Law Center, believes all students must be protected while in school, and therefore the HIB law must do all it can to promote a safe and healthy school environment.

In early October, the Coalition presented testimony and recommendations to the SBOE on the proposed r ules.

Recommendations included: Improving critical definitions of terms used in the regulations to ensure clarity; Adding procedural protections to the preliminary HIB determination process; Preparing state guidance for handling sensitive information on a student’s sexual orientation, gender identity, gender

expression and other matters; Mandating remedial action for students and staff who commit HIB; Extending the time to appeal the determination in a HIB case from 45 to 90 days; Coordinating the roles of the school Anti-Bullying Coordinator and the Affirmative Action Officer; Enhancing the role of the school safety/ climate team and the role of parents on these teams; Detailing the written notice and student records that must be provided to parents, consistent with the ABR and guidance on handling confidential and sensitive information; Establishing a robust complaint investigation process; and Seeking a regular annual appropriation for the Bullying Prevention Fund.

While acknowledging that “the law is not perfect,” NJ Coalition director Stuart Green reminded the SBOE that the ABR “has done a good job in empowering vulnerable children and families, especially those with minority status,

properly and powerfully raising their expectations for what school should do to protect and support their children.”

Green emphasized the need for an ongoing advisory process, now that the tenure of the State’s Anti-Bullying Task Force (ABTF) has expired, and specifically recommended that the process incor porate a much larger voice for community-based advocates.

“We are here to help,” Green said in his testimony, adding, “let us.”

The consequences of not getting the law right was highlighted by the testimony of Dr. Paula Rodriguez Rust of the Alliance for Comprehensive & Effective Strategies for Bullying Prevention and testimony presented by Carol Watchler of the Central New Jersey Chapter of the Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network. Both testified about the impact of the ABR on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) students who have not yet come out to their parents because of the risk of serious abuse, but who may be “outed” by filing a HIB complaint.

Based on this testimony, the Coalition

joined the ABTF in “asking the DOE [NJ Department of Education] to issue guidance to schools on how to implement the ABR in ways that will protect, rather than endanger, LGBT students.”

Elizabeth Athos, ELC senior attorney, recommended that the SBOE and the Commissioner of Education seek $3 million a year for the Bullying Prevention Fund, and stated in testimony she presented on behalf of ELC and the Coalition: “We cannot stress enough the importance of adequate funding for school districts to effectively implement the ABR.” A complete list of Coalition for Effective ABR members, as well as all fifteen endorsing organizations, is included in the Coalition’s testimony.

The SBOE will continue to accept written comments on the HIB regulations until November 5, 2016. Those comments can be submitted online or by writing to Assistant Commissioner Susan Martz, New Jersey Department of Education, P.O. Box 500, Trenton, NJ 08625.

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Any homeowner looking to build or modify a home should note that a new trend in New Jersey law now holds property owners liable for workplace injuries where the injury occurred on site, and the property owner assumed responsibilities normally reserved for a general contractor. This trend was solidified by the New Jersey Appellate Division case of Costa v.

Gaccione, 408 N.J. Super. 362 (App. Div. 2009) where the Appellate Court held that since there was evidence to demonstrate a property owner on a construction project where Plaintiff was injured acted as the de facto general contractor, a genuine issues of material fact existed to warrant a trial on the property owner’s liability for the Plaintiff’s injuries.

In Costa, an employee of a framing subcontractor fell and sustained serious injury when climbing makeshift scaffolding used on the construction project. The employee claimed that the property owner, Salvatore Gaccione (“Gaccione”), acted as the project general contractor, and that Gaccione’s failure to ensure worksite safety constituted negligence and a violation of OSHA. Regarding Gaccione’s role as the general contractor, the employee demonstrated that Gaccione obtained building permits as the project owner, but indicated on the permit form that he considered himself the “person responsible for the work.” In addition, Gaccione performed many of the general contractor functions on the project, such as hiring an architect and various subcontractors, scheduling subcontractors’ work and purchasing building materials. Gaccione also frequented the jobsite, oversaw the work and performed some managerial tasks. Nevertheless, the trial court granted Gaccione’s motion for summary judgment dismissing all claims against him. The trial court held that Gaccione did not have a duty to ascertain whether the scaffolding

posed a risk of injury and, instead, was entitled to rely on the sub- Christopher R. Shea Esq. contractor to oversee its employee’s work.

The employee then appealed to the Appellate Div ision. O n appeal, the Appellate Division reversed the trial court’s holding, and found the facts of the case established that the homeowner had acted as the de facto contractor.

Significantly, the homeowner visited the site daily, oversaw operations, purchased materials requested by builders, and actively discussed building plans with workers that he hired. The Appellate Division concluded that this evidence was sufficient to create genuine issues of material facts and ordered a trial to determine the issue of damages.

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Community Volunteer Fair

BRICK – On November 10 from 1 to 3 p.m., the Brick Library will host a Community Volunteer Fair.

Organizations such as RSVP, Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey, Ocean County Library Volunteer Services and other area organizations that offer a variety of volunteer opportunities will be on hand.

Learn how to be involved in volunteering

in the community and how it will make a difference in the lives touched. Light refreshments will be served. No registration necessary.

This event, cosponsored by Jewish Family and Children’s Service, Jewish Federation of Ocean County and the Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library, will be held in the meeting room of the Brick Library, 301 Chambers Bridge Rd.

Paint Party

BRICK – The Church of Epiphany will have a paint par ty for children ages 9 through 17 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on November 18 at the church, 615 Thiele Rd. Children will create a 16x20 acrylic painting with the help of a professional

art instructor. Participants may bring their own refreshments.

The cost is $35 for one child, $30 for each additional sibling.

For more information, contact Michele at 732-785- 0872 or michele@ churchofepiphany.org.

American Legion Bally’s Trip BRICK – The American Legion Post 348 will host a trip to Bally’s Casino on November 14. The departure time is 9 a.m. from the Legion parking lot, and will leave from Atlantic City at 4:30 p.m. with an estimated arrival time of 6 p.m. in Brick.

The cost is $30 per tickets, with a $30 slot play for the casino.

The American Legion is located at 822 Mantoloking Rd. For reservations, call Carol at 732-5753318.

Fundraiser For Jersey Shore Animal Shelter

BRICK – A fundraiser for the Jersey Shore Animal Shelter will be held from 10 am. To 3 p.m. on November 27 at the Brick Elks, 2491 Hooper Ave. There will be more than 50 vendors and crafters.

There will be door prizes and a free gift for the first 25 children to arrive.

For more information contact Melanie at 732262-1601 or ChampNet411@yahoo.com.

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Answer: In as much as it would be nice for your husband to be spending more time with you, he doesn’t have any obligation to do so. Many people would be very happy that their spouses have found pleasure in their retirement years.

My suggestion to you is to find some-

thing that you enjoy.

Many women in the over-55 developments play golf. I am certain that there is a school in the vicinity and you too can be swinging a club and enjoying the links.

You gain nothing by blaming him for your boredom. Try something new and if that isn’t enjoyable try something different.

You too deserve happiness in life.

Our blaming others for our unhappiness gets us nowhere.

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Dear Joel I moved from Queens, New York into an over-55 development in Monroe Township. Although my husband always enjoyed golf, it has now become an obsession of his. I sometimes feel as if I would have been better off staying in New York. I am bored and lonely while he is out enjoying himself.

I sometimes feel as if I would have been better off staying in New York.

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TOMS RIVER – The Garden State Philharmonic is seeking volunteers.

Ushers are the Garden State Philharmonic Symphony Society’s ambassadors and integral to the success of every concert and event. These volunteers are responsible for providing outstanding customer service to all patrons. Volunteers are also able to hear performances while volunteering. Responsibilities include: will call, ticket taking, concert ushering, and selling raffle tickets that raise additional funds for community outreach and education programs.

The Philharmonic also welcomes volunteers for periodic mailings and administrative opportunities.

Besides the benefit of networking with other arts enthusiasts, volunteers are also eligible for complimentary ticket vouchers.

Vouchers are redeemable for two tickets to any MasterWorks Series concert (subject to seat availability). Volunteers can earn vouchers after completing two volunteer shifts or six hours. Additional volunteer benefits include special meet-n-greets with the professional musicians and the Maestro.

To get a volunteer application, visit gardenstatephilharmonic.org/wp-content/ uploads/Volunteer-Application1.pdf.

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BRICK – The First Baptist Church of Laurelton will host a “Make Your Own Wreath” event from 2 to 4 p.m. on December 4. The church is located at 1836 Route 88.

The cost is $20.

All supplies and detailed step-by-step instructions will be provided to make a basic pinecone wreath. Embellishments will be available to purchase.

Craft Fair And Holiday Auction BRICK – The Pioneer Hose Co. No. 1 Ladies Auxiliary will have its holiday craft fair on November 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the company, 312 Drum Point Rd. They will also have their annual holiday

auction on November 19 at 6:30 p.m. Prizes and 50/10 will be held. Admission is $8 per person.

Contact Bobby Ann at 732-477-8298 or Lori at 732-477 3722 for more information.

Alyssa’s Angels And Arthritis Auction

BRICK – The Brick Elks will host Alyssa’s Angels and Arthritis Auction on November 26 from 4 to 8 p.m.

Gift auction tickets cost $15 per person.

Tables can be purchased in advance for a

discount. Call for pricing.

For tickets, contact Brionna or William Cusack at 732-364-5740.

All proceeds go to Juvenile Arthritis Foundation and Arthritis Foundation.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of November 5-November 11

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (Mar 21-Apr. 19): Add to the foundation. A romantic prospect may already be set into a firm base but this week you may progress matters a little further. Decisions that require you to spend your hard earned cash should be put on hold.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): You are the anchor. Friends and loved ones see you as steady and reliable this week. They will not hesitate to come to you to guide them through difficult situations. Amid confusion and tensions, you calmly reach correct decision.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Pretty is as pretty does. Surround yourself with things that are bright, cheerful and pleasant to look at to create inspiration in the week ahead. People will be fascinated by your sense of style and good taste and put you in high demand.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Find your comfort zone. You will be at your best when doing familiar things that set your mind at ease.

Stick with normal routines and schedules in the week ahead as shaking things up may leave you feeling flustered and overwhelmed.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Music hath charms to soothe the savage beast. A loved one may be on the war path this week but you know just the right words to calm them down. Investment opportunities may prove more harmful than helpful.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): There’s a time and a place for everything. Adopt the appropriate angle toward a situation and don’t try to mix business with pleasure. A special someone may have a lot to say this week and you would be wise to listen.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22.): Unsung love is still love. You and a partner may be in perfect sync without even needing to say a word in the week to come. Concentrate on matters of the heart and your love life as business and career endeavors may prove unsatisfying.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The world is not enough. Romance blossoms as you and a significant other forge a bond that borders on a spiritual plane. Use your best judgment and good taste to purchase items that are of lasting value and importance this week.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): A little push may be needed to get the ball rolling.

Someone’s sage advice or glowing compliments may inspire you to accomplish something great this week. You’ll do far better when among other people than off on your own.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): If the shoe fits, wear it. You may acquire or discover something that only seems to appeal to you. If it makes you happy, that’s all that matters. It is not a good week to gamble with finances or make investments.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): What goes around comes around. Being sympathetic and kind will attract like-minded individuals who hope to share your positive energy. Frank and honest discussions may yield valuable new insights as this week unfolds.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Nobody is perfect.

Don’t demand that someone live up to impossibly high ideals as you risk a swift backlash. A difficult situation may be easy to overcome if you keep your cool in the week ahead and avoid getting emotional.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen

Curry Spices Up Dinner Between Holidays

By Wolfgang Puck

Here we are in the middle of a sort of entertaining no man’s land with the holiday feasts soon to come. Most of the parties people throw then seem to revolve around candies, cookies and punchbowls.

But I’m a firm believer in the idea that entertaining your friends and family on a regular basis with delicious, home-cooked meals is one of the best ways possible to enrich your life. Sharing good food (and good beverages along with it) with those you love promotes happy conversation and a general sense of wellbeing while making some of the best memories possible.

Yes, I know that you may feel daunted to add one more party at this time of year, with so many more just a turn of a calendar page away. That’s why I think it’s important to choose a main dish that is delicious, exciting and satisfying while also being incredibly easy to cook. And it doesn’t hurt if the results also happen to promote good health.

I think my recipe for Chicken Curry with Sweet Potatoes and Dried Fruit fits those guidelines perfectly. It certainly tastes lively and delicious, with its spicy-sweet combination of curry powder (choose a commercial blend that seems the right heat level to suit the tastes of you and your guests), ginger, garlic, chili pepper, brown sugar and tomatoes ... not to mention the satisfying earthiness of its big chunks of sweet potato.

Add to that the fact that you don’t even need to brown the chicken first. That not only reduces the time you spend cooking the dish, but also cuts down on the fat in the recipe.

Making it even healthier is the absence of any chicken skin, removed before cooking, and the relatively high proportion of vegetables to meat. I also like serve it with brown rice instead of the usual white rice, which adds to the earthy satisfaction the dish delivers while also giving you extra fiber. It’s hard to believe that a serving of this curry with rice derives fewer than 20 percent of its calories from fat.

Please let me suggest that, as long as you’re making this curry for a dinner party, you go ahead and prepare a double batch. Once additional portions have cooled, remove the meat from the bones and pack the chicken, sauce, sweet potatoes and dried fruit into individual-serving sealable containers to store in the freezer for healthy, convenient future meals at the touch of a microwave button.

How great that you can go on enjoying the pleasures of your dinner party days after the last guest has said goodnight!

CHICKEN CURRY WITH SWEET POTATOES AND DRIED FRUIT Serves 4 3 pounds (1.5 kg) bone-in chicken pieces, skin and visible fat removed 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus extra as

needed 3 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, plus extra as needed 1 1/2 tablespoons dark brown sugar 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 medium yellow onions, sliced 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger 1 tablespoon minced green jalapeno 1 bay leaf 1 tablespoon mild to medium store-bought curry powder 2 cups (500 mL) diced tomatoes 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1/4 cup (60 mL) seedless raisins 1/4 cup (60 mL) diced dried apricots 3/4 pound (375 g) orange-f leshed sweet potatoes or ruby yams, scrubbed and cut into 1-inch (2.5-cm) cubes 3 cups (750 m L) organic low-sodiu m chicken broth 2 cups (500 mL) steamed brown basmati or regular brown rice 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish 1 tablespoon thinly sliced scallions, for garnish 1/2 cup (125 mL) plain nonfat Greek yogurt, for serving 1/2 cup (125 mL) bottled sweet mango chutney, for serving (optional) Season the chicken pieces all over with 1/2 tablespoon of the salt and 1/2 teaspoon of the black pepper. Set aside at room temperature.

In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onions and saute, stirring constantly, just until they turn glossy, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with the remaining 1 teaspoon salt and 2 1/2 teaspoons black pepper, and the brown sugar.

Continue to saute, stirring, until the onions have turned soft but have not yet browned, about 5 minutes.

Add the garlic, ginger, jalapeno, bay leaf, and curry powder. Saute, stirring, until the spices turn aromatic, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the seasoned chicken pieces, tomatoes, tomato paste, raisins, apricots, sweet potatoes and 2 cups (500 mL) of the broth. Slowly bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.

As soon as the mixture boils, reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the sweet potatoes are tender, about 45 minutes, adding more broth as necessary to keep the curry moist.

Taste and adjust the seasonings with salt and pepper.

To serve, spoon the rice onto individual serving plates, spoon the chicken, sweet potatoes, fruit and sauce over it, and garnish with cilantro and scallions. Spoon the yogurt and chutney on top or pass them at the table as condiments.

(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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