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November 19, 2016
Wawa Plans New Store, Gas Station For Route 70 Thousands
Of Turkeys, Tens Of Thousands Of Families
–Photos by Judy Smestad-Nunn Renderings of plans proposed for a Wawa on Route 70 and a view from the site, a wooded area near the PC Richards. By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK–A new Wawa convenience store and gas station could be coming to Brick if the Township’s Board of Adjustment agrees to 13 variances and two waivers for the site, which is currently a wooded area located across from PC Richards and Son on Route 70. Some of the professionals hired
by Brick 70 Developers LLC presented their case at a November 9 Board of Adjustment meeting, with the remainder of the experts to be heard at a second meeting scheduled for February 1, 2017. A drive-through restaurant, likely to be a Panera Bread location, is also planned for the site, which is 4.967 acres. A minimum of five
Local Ministries Help With Holiday Grief
By Lois Rogers The Christmas season seemed to arrive even earlier this year, with decorations lighting some of the area’s public squares and private landscapes the night after Halloween. These twinkling lights are meant as a joyous signal of the holidays and holy days to come. But for those dealing with the loss of loved ones, the season may bring even more pain, sorrow and anger say area grief counselors and bereavement ministers. That being the case, in support centers for grief and loss around
the shore, helping people cope with the emptiness caused by these emotions becomes a priority for counselors and bereavement ministers. They strive to provide insights and inspiration that can help support individuals and families between Thanksgiving and New Years when it often seems like everyone else in the world is overflowing with glad tidings. The aim is to keep the rush of memories, especially strong at this time of year, from overwhelming those experiencing them said Ann (Grief - See Page 24)
acres is required for the proposed construction, requiring one of the variances. A land variance is needed since the area is zoned for office and residential use. The site is located on Route 70 at the southeast corner of the Duquesne Boulevard intersection, with frontage also on North Lake Shore Drive.
Five lots are involved in the application, and they would be “cobbled together,” explained attorney John Jackson. One of the lots is under contract from 20 doctors from Brick Office Park, 525 Route 70, located just west of the site; the other lots are owned by Theodore Smith & Sons. (Plans - See Page 5)
By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – A turkey on the table and gifts given by family and friends. These are the things to be thankful for, and the things that can be taken for granted. Thousands of people in Ocean County are struggling to have these traditions. Many local charities are calling on the public’s help to bridge these gaps and provide help for people. The Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties serves close to 10,000 families, said Lori Sayde, the group’s marketing and media manager. They service 300 pantries in Monmouth and Ocean counties. They are trying to raise 4,000 meals for the holidays. As of press time, they were about 1,000 (Turkeys - See Page 22)
WINNING BOE CANDIDATES LOOK TOWARD TERMS
By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – Melita Gagliardi and Daisy Haffner are the two new Board of Education members after winning a majority of the votes at the November 8 election. The women ran as the “New Voices for Brick” team. Six candidates vied for two three-year terms being vacated by K a r y n C u sa nelli a nd George White, who did not seek re-election. The school board has seven members. “I’m ready to jump in right now,” said Haffner in an early morning phone interview on November 9.
Daisy Haffner Haffner, 41, has two elementary-aged children in the district and said she has always been involved in their schools, and decided to run for the Board of Education because she wants to be more
Melita Gafliardi involved in their education. “This is the first office I’ve ever held, so I have nothing to compare it to,” she said. “I’m pleasantly surprised at the outcome.” (BOE - See Page 18)
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“This is the last piece of the puzzle along Route 70,” said Jackson at the beginning of the hearing. “There has been a great deal of growth in an area that not too long ago was just woods,” he said. Some of the requested variances are driven by access that would allow a right turn in and out of North Lake Shore Drive into the Lake Riviera neighborhood, which would only be used by those who live in that neighborhood, Jackson said. Other requested variances are for side setbacks, lot area and width, buffers,
signage, right of way, design and more. If the application is approved, the developer would be responsible for adding a third lane in front of the site, Jackson said. “The DOT will tell us, we fully expect that,” he said. Maurice Zekaria, President of Paramount Realt y Ser vice Inc. said he has been working with Wawa to find preferred sites, and his company would constr uct the buildings and own the leases for the Wawa and Panera Bread buildings. He said Paramount owns or cares for 100 properties, including the Bed Bath and Beyond shopping center on Chambers Bridge Road, Brick Plaza, the Wawa
on Brick Blvd., Town Hall Shops, Joe Canal’s, and many more township sites. Next up was municipal engineer Jeremy Lange, who is a senior consultant at Maser Consulting. Lange is also a licensed city planner and f loodplain manager. He explained how by using an interconnecting parking lot, cars would be able to travel from Duquesne Blvd. to Shorrock Street without having to drive on Route 70. An interconnecting parking lot already exists from Shorrock Street past Costco, Tommy’s Pizza and through to Brick Office Park. Lange testified for most of the hearing and answered questions about traffic f low, parking, drainage, landscaping,
lighting, a proposed six-foot sound wall between the site and homes in Lake Riviera, a proposed three-foot berm along Route 70, and much more. He said it was an “excellent location” for the Wawa, which would be a 24-hour operation that never closes. The application included 12 gas pumps and includes a diesel pump which would not be offered to tractor trailer trucks at the site. The parking lot would have 125 parking spaces, which is more than required by local ordinance, Lange said. At the next hearing other professionals would testify, including a traffic engineer, a city planner, a project manager for Wawa and others, and public comment.
County: Be Prepared For Hurricane Season
OCEAN COUNTY – “Hopefully, we will never see the devastating effects of a storm like Sandy again, but even hurricanes that pack much less of a punch, can cause devastation very quickly,” stated Ocean County Freeholder Deputy Director Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. “It is important that our residents know what to do before, during, and after a hurricane.” Daniel Regenye, Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) Public Health Coordinator, offered these basic preparedness tips: You and your family should know where
to go and if you need to evacuate you should know your evacuation routes to take and have a plan for where you can stay. Put together a disaster supply kit, including a flashlight, batteries, cash, fi rstaid supplies, and copies of your critical information if you need to evacuate. If you are not in an area that is advised to evacuate and you decide to stay in your home, plan for adequate supplies in case you lose power and water for several days and you are not able to leave due to flooding or blocked roads. Make sure all family mem-
b e r s h a v e a c o p y of y o u r Fa m i ly Emergency Communication Plan. “In addition,” added Regenye, “it is impor tant to prepare you r home. There are several things your can do to eliminate or minimize damage from a hurricane, including the following: Before hurricane season or when you hear a hurricane may be coming, look around your property and if necessary, trim or remove damaged trees and limbs. Secure loose rain gutters and downspouts and clear any clogged areas or debris to prevent water damage to your property.
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Reduce property damage by retrofitting to secure and reinforce the roof, windows and doors, including the garage doors. Purchase a portable generator or install a generator for use during power outages. Remember to keep generators and other alternate power/heat sources outside, at least 20 feet away from windows and doors and protected from moisture; and never try to power the house wiring by plugging a generator into a wall outlet. The Ocean County Health Department will continue to offer tips for hurricane season for residents at ochd.org.
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Editorial Every Day Should Be Veterans Day
November 11 was Veterans Day. A day set aside to appreciate all that the nation’s men and women in u nifor m have done for this country and its people. I n 1919, i n celebration of the end of World War I, President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the country’s first “Armistice Day” saying, “To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations…” Armistice Day was origi nally a d ay to honor solely veterans of World War I but with an amendment to the Act of 1938, on June 1, 1954, Veterans Day was born, a day honoring not just those who fought in WWI, but veterans of all wars. Veterans Day is a time to celebrate America’s
veterans for their sacrifices, their sense of duty and love of country and its people. These brave men and women left the comfort of their homes, the love of their family and friends, to fight to protect the rights of the citizens of this nation given to us by our forefathers. And for that we must thank them. And thank them not just on this day but every day. Every day should be Veterans Day. We should always pay t r ibute to those who put themselves in harm’s way and those who made the ultimate sacrifice. In many cases, these heroes not only served the country, but many now ser ve their communities in various capacities. With all that they have given us, the very least we can do is reach out and shake the hand of a veteran. Let them know that we are grateful and their sacrifices have not gone unnoticed or unappreciated. They have earned our respect and need to be shown that every day. So today, and every day, thank a vet.
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Letters To The Editor Thank You I am honored and grateful to have the chance to represent South Jersey in Congress for another term. With the support of my family, and our incredible constituents and volunteers, we have another two years to bring South Jersey values and priorities back to Washington and create change. With the contentious politics of the presidential election behind us, our focus will remain on the issues that matter in South Jersey. Together we can support small businesses and their workers with pro-growth policies, tackle the heroin epidemic, keep faith with our veterans, protect the Joint Base and hold the federal government accountable. I care about our path forward, and I pledge to continue representing New Jersey’s Third Congressional District to the best of my abilities. Tom MacArthur U.S. Congressman, NJ District 3
Abuse Of Power? I live in a 55 and over community in Jackson. I’d like to share with you a disturbing situation I find myself in with the hopes of alerting other residents that may encounter similar harassment. I am a Donald Trump supporter. Once I legally displayed Donald Trump lawn signs on my property, my house suddenly came under special scrutiny for violations. Having had ex-
perience with other community associations (a board member in Florida) I have seen first-hand how this selective rule enforcement and abuse of power takes place. Usually, one resident with a hidden agenda reports an alleged violation to the Association. Of course we never know who that person is, because cowards prefer to hide in the shadows and have others do his or her dirty work. This behavior is not in the true spirit of why you have rules and regulations in communities such as mine. Rules and regulations should never be used to carry out personal vendetta because someone doesn’t like your politics. What’s next for this coward? Maybe the color of your skin; religion; ethnicity? Am I going to be targeted at Christmas time if I choose to celebrate my holiday by displaying a religious symbol on my lawn? Let us all speak out against bigotry and injustice and come together in harmony in the greatest country in world. Joe Pancila Jackson
Sand, Shoaling, And No Money There is another major failure to act on the part of New Jersey’s government and the Governor. Following Hurricane Sandy, FEMA showed up with a Waterway Remediation Grant of several hundred millions to get rid of the dune sand that had been pushed across
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withheld from publication. While most letters are printed as submitted, we reserve the right to edit or reject letters. The weekly deadline is 5 p.m. Thursday. Mail or bring typed letters to: 15 Union Ave., Lakehurst, NJ 08733, fax 732-657-7388 or e-mail newsdesk@micromediapubs. com. Letters may be limited to one per month per writer at the editor’s discretion. Opinions expressed in letters do not reflect those of Micromedia Publications.
the barrier islands into the neighborhood lagoons, marinas, creeks, waterways and the bays themselves. While NJ DEP did an excellent job removing large pieces od debris such as cars, houses, pilings, etc. that were in the waterways, they didn’t touch the sand saying “sand was not debris” even though sand was specifically listed as eligible in the grant. One marina in Holgate, Beach Haven was fully remediated at great cost but not one other marina or lagoon on Long Beach Island was touched. The shoaling of the lagoon I live on reduced the value of my property and I won a tax appeal on that basis. Others have as well. I attended three Govenor’s Town Hall Meetings and was called during two of them to ask my questions. I asked the same questions at each meeting having to do with the continued shoal conditions in NJ’s coastal waterways after Sandy. Governor Christie stood six feet from me both times and insisted that a completed restoration program was active and had full funding. He had DEP Commisioner Bob Martin call me the evening after the Town Hall Meeting to “confirm.” Martin did call but he did not “confirm.” He was so nervous on that call that I could hardly understand him. He gave me 35 minutes of BS and the call was ended. I found out from a senior DEP manager that the remediation contracts had all been cancelled as of June 30, 2013 and FEMA quietly took the money back. There was no “hugging the prez” when FEMA grabbed back the funding. In fact, there was
no press release either. Both of the Town Hall Meetings that I attended, Haddon Heights and Moorestown, were held long after the needed programs were scrubbed. Capt. Lindsay Fuller Beach Haven
NJ Voters Done With Politicians Both Lt. Governor Guadagno and Democrat Phil Murphy chose to circumvent NJ election law by not filing with NJ E.L.E.C., and instead used a nonprofit organization to advertise their names prior to their assumed run for governor. The Lt. Governor hasn’t announced her known–by– most run for governor, but raises money from unknown donors benefiting her future run for governor with the nonprofit. Unlike filing with NJ E.L.E.C. the nonprofit donors are not public record. This also enables the Lt. Governor to continue to benefit from her position as Lt. Governor, while using the non-profit to advertise her future candidacy. This is why NJ voters are done with career politicians and the games they play with election law. In leaked emails, Democrat Phil Murphy actually admitted using the nonprofit to benefit his run for Governor prior to his announcement. The Lt. Governor is the Secretary of Elections and should know better! This makes it very difficult for the average Joe to compete on a level playing field in the NJ election process. Joseph Rudy Rullo Ocean County Candidate for Governor
Make Yourself Heard
The people of Brick face an array of issues – taxes, traffic, the environment, education. Issues that will impact Brick for years to come. And no doubt you have something to say about them. So what can you do to ensure that your voice gets heard? First and foremost, town council meetings. Let your of-
ficials know you’re watching. You can also write letters to the editor to papers like ours. People follow their local papers and by writing about important issues, you spark vital discussion on topics that affect your life. Don’t allow yours to be a lone voice in the wilderness. Make yourself heard.
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S�������� O� G��������� From The Desk Of Congressman Tom MacArthur: Congressman Tom MacArthur Visits Dottie’s House
Congressman Tom MacArthur BRICK – Congressman Tom MacAr thur toured Dottie’s House, a transitional housing program for women and children survivors of domestic vi-
olence, in October for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Local representatives joi n e d M a cA r t hu r fo r the visit including Mayor Robert Sabosik and Mary Furmato of Point Pleasant Boro, Assemblyman Dave Wolfe, Freeholder Ginny Haines, and Mary Pat Angelini of Preferred
Behavioral Health. Guests received a private tour of the facility with seventeen fully furnished apartments, areas desig nated for t herapy and group support, an art room , comput e r room , playground and garden. “Ever yone deserves a l i fe f r e e of v iole nc e,” said MacArthur. “Dottie’s
Capitol Comments Senator Jim Holzapfel
House is an incredible facility working to make that a reality for victims of abuse. I was deeply moved by their compassion and the heartwarming home they’ve created for so many women and ch ild ren. I’m proud to represent Dottie’s House in ou r nation’s Capit al and will do all I can to
help them.” Dottie’s House is funded t h r ou g h g r a nt s , s p o n sorships, events and donations. To lear n more a b o u t D o t t i e’s H o u s e o r s h ow s u p p o r t v i sit DottiesHouse.org. Dottie’s House provides safe housing for women and their children through a program that empowers
them to become self-sufficient and free from viole nce. Re side nt s pa rticipate in a long-ter m, comprehensive program offering a multit ude of services including weekly case management, suppor tive counseling, domestic violence groups, and therapeutic art classes for the children.
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Holzapfel Bill Would Ensure Marked Commercial Vehicles
OCEAN COUNTY – A bill sponsored by Senator Jim Holzapfel (R- Ocean) to prevent possible terror attacks by ensuring all commercial vehicles have the proper signage a nd ident if icat ion wa s advanced by the Senate Transportation Committee.
“I’m con st a ntly see ing unmarked box trucks d r iv i ng a rou nd , a nd it can make you feel a little u ne a sy,” Hol z apfel said. “Without the proper markings, you can never know who the operator is or if they’re trying to hide something. It’s a public safety risk that we can
eliminate if we more adequately enforce our existing laws.” Current law requires the owner of a commercial vehicle to conspicuously display the name of the vehicle’s owner and the municipality of the owner’s pr i ncipal place of business. The sign has to
be in plain view and must be at least three inches high. The penalty for a violation of this law is currently a $10 fine. The legislation, S-2513, increases the fine for these violations to $250 for the first offense, $500 for t he second of fense and $1,000 for a third or
subsequent offense. The legislation has the added effect of protecting consumers by giving them the ability to identify the businesses they contract to do work for them. “This will help consumers verify who is pulling up to their house and prevent scam ar tists f rom
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operating anonymously,” Holzapfel said. “If $10 isn’t enough to get businesses to follow the law, then we need to raise the penalty.”
Lakewood Company Awarded Federal Contract For NYC FBI Construction Project
OCEAN COUNTY – A federal contract worth nearly $9 million for renovations at FBI offices in New York City was awarded by the General Services Administration (GSA). “This is good news for a local company and I was pleased that GSA awarded it to Benchmark,” said Con-
gressman Chris Smith of the award. “It means job security for a small business.” Benchmark Construction Services Inc. of Cross Street, Lakewood, was awarded a contract worth $8,916,783 to conduct major renovations for FBI space at 26 Federal Plaza in New York City. The funding covers both the de-
sign and construction of the renovations. The funding comes from the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (H.R.2029/ Public Law 114-113), which provided FY2016 funding for approved GSA projects. The GSA described the work as a repair and alteration project for space in the Ja-
cob K. Javits Federal Office Building in NYC. The work will involve demolition, hazardous material (asbestos) abatement and interior construction that includes electrical, lighting, mechanical (HVAC) and fire protection upgrades. The overall site consists of three buildings totaling about 2.9 million
square feet. The project includes areas use by The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS). In 2015, GSA vacated space in the building, moving to One World Trade Center. The project is expected to complete the build out of more than 500,000 square
feet for the FBI, and consolidate space for the HHS and USACE. “GSA indicates that the renovations and consolidations will result in savings by eliminating leased space at other locations,” said Smith of the award. “It estimates that the savings could be as high as $13 million annually.”
Legislation To Improve Barnegat Bay Water Quality Clears Committee
NEW JERSEY – Legislation to improve the water quality at the Bar negat Bay sponsored by Senator Jim Holzapfel and Assemblymen Dave Wolfe and Greg McGuckin (all R-10) h a s pa s se d t he Se n at e Environment and Energy Committee. The bill S-1160/A-1312, provides State income tax credit for the removal of lawns near the Barnegat Bay in an ef-
fort to reduce the amount of fertilizers, pesticides and other chemical agents that f low into the bay and its tributaries. “Throughout the year the Barnegat Bay is enjoyed by local re side nt s a nd tourists especially during the summer months when the bay sees an increase of boaters and bathers,” said Holzapfel. “The pollution in the bay is detrimental
to our state’s economic, aesthetic and recreational value.” Residents who live within 1,000 feet of Barnegat Bay and its t r ibutar ies who replace grass lawns with stone, crushed shells or other similar materials are eligible for an annual tax credit. “The pu r pose of this bill is to provide incentives to property owners
to reduce the amount of lawn fertilizer and other chemical agents used in l a nd s c a pi ng t h at f low into the Barnegat Bay,” continued Wolfe. Proper ty owners who either replace their lawns
or al rea dy have law n s w it h ex ist i ng st one or crushed shell lawns would be eligible for a recurring annual tax credit of $250 against the State income tax. “It is believed that excess
nitrogen from fertilizers is the main cause of the degradation of the bay’s waters and ecosystems,” added McGuck i n. “We must preserve the bay to keep it clean for future generations to enjoy.”
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Community Calendar November PCS Day and Home Place Festival, will start at 6 p.m. at the Albert Music Hall, 131 Wells Mills Rd. in Waretown. A variety of music acts will perform. Adults $5, children $1. Live music is 7:30 to 11 p.m. Mrs. Gould’s 15th Annual Holiday Social, 11:30 a.m. at The Mansion, 900 Lakewood Ave., Lakewood. Hear the continuing saga of Edith and George Gould and their seven children, while celebrating the holidays as they did in the early 1900s in the magnificent Great Hall. Cost is $45 per person; includes performance and tea luncheon. Pre-purchase of tickets is required for all performances. 732-987-2263. Performances are November 19 and 30. Second Annual Santa Run 5K, at Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson. Registration includes admission into the park. The race also features the “Little Elves” sprint run for children ages 5 to 8 and 9 to 11. There’ll be snow, elves and a special guest appearance by Santa to start the race. Spectators can watch the race at multiple points. For information, call 732-928-2000. The Pineland Symphonic Band will present its holiday concert at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church at 3 p.m. Tickets are $7 per person and available at the church office, 180 Route 539, Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets will also be sold at the door the day of the concert. For more information, call 732-350-2121.
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December December 2, 3, 4, Elf The Musical Jr., 7 p.m. on December 2 and 3 and 2 p.m. on December 4 at the Stafford Township Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Ave. For information, visit ourgang.org. Winter Solstice Celebration, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cattus Island County Park, 1170 Cattus Island Blvd., Toms River. For information, call 732-270-6960. Mrs. Gould’s 15th Annual Holiday Social, 11:30 a.m. at The Mansion, 900 Lakewood Ave., Lakewood. Hear the continuing saga of Edith and George Gould and their seven children, while celebrating the holidays as they did in the early 1900s in the magnificent Great Hall. Cost is $45 per person; includes performance and tea luncheon. Pre-purchase of tickets is required for all performances. 732-987-2263. Dates are also December 6, 7, 8, 10, 13, 14, 15, 17, 20, 21 and 22.
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Fifth Annual Christmas On The Island & Parade will be from noon to 5 p.m. along the Boulevard in Seaside Heights. The event is open to all Ocean County residents. Gifts, giveaways, Santa’s Workshop, and a special Santa’s send-off with live entertainment will light Santa’s way back home to the North Pole. Peto in Black and White: The Photography of John Frederick Peto, at the John F. Peto Studio Museum, 102 Cedar Ave., Island Heights. Art exhibition exploring a little known aspect of the artist’s work, photography from the post-Civil War era. The exhibition is presented in the historic home and studio of John Frederick Peto (1854-1907), the renowned 19th century American painter. Messiah & More: The Garden State Philharmonic will start at 4 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, 415 Washington St., Toms River. Herald the season with the harmonized voices of the GSP Chorus performing one of the best-known choral works in Western music, Handel’s Messiah, and other seasonal selections. Accompaniment provided by members of the Garden State Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra and special guest soloists. Albert Music Hall Holiday Show, doors open at 6 p.m. Live music from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Shows featured are “Southern Specific” at 7:30 p.m.; bluegrass Christmas songs with Santa at 8 p.m.; Piney Blues at 9 p.m.; and Basement Musicians at 10 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults, $1 for children. The hall is located at 131 Wells Mills Rd. in Waretown. First Night Ocean County in Seaside Heights will be from noon to 5 p.m. on the boardwalk. Fireworks will start at 5 p.m., weather permitting. Bracelets will be on sale for $5 each on November 25 at County Connection at Ocean County Mall.
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February Wine and Chocolate Wine Trail Weekend. What goes better than wine and chocolate? Visitors to New Jersey wineries will get to celebrate Valentine’s Day with the Garden State Wine Growers Association’s annual Wine and Chocolate Wine Trail Weekend. Each winery will feature their own unique treat for visitors to the trail including wine and chocolate pairings, special entertainment, flowers, local vendor displays etc. For information, call 609-588-0065.
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Incumbents Keep Seats On Council
POINT PLEASANT BORO – Both Republican incumbents kept their seats in the council election on November 8. Joseph Furmato Jr. received 6,148 votes. Michael Thulen Jr. received 6,067 votes. Democrat challenger Peter Hagemeyer received 3,541 votes. There were 52 write-in votes. Board of Education incumbent Cheryl
Salway lost her seat. She received 2,777 votes. Jacquelyn Wieland and Diane Peterson will serve on the Board. Wieland received 3,700 votes and Peterson 4,259 votes. There were 99 write-in votes. Rick Ruiz won the one-year unexpired seat with 4,786 votes. There were 467 write-in votes.
Holiday Bazaar
FARMINGDALE – The West Farms United Methodist Church will hold its Holiday Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on November 19 at the church, 153 Casino Dr. A light lunch will be available.
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Club News, Activities, Events & Announcements
Winter Coat Drive
LAKEWOOD – The Lakewood Police Department PBA Local No. 71 will be hosting its seventh annual winter coat drive. They are collecting new and gently worn winter coats and jackets for Lakewood’s homeless and less fortunate residents. 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’
Office window. These coats will be given out during the Open-Air Soup Kitchen that will be held at Town Square. The Square is located next to the Police Department at 3rd Street and Clifton Avenue. The soup kitchen will be held on December 9 at noon. For more information, call the PBA at 732364-0071 and ask for Mark Zrebiec or Sean Ward.
Lakewood Republican Keeps His Seat
LAKEWOOD – Republican incumbent Albert Ackerman defeated Democrat challenger Mordechai Gross in the Township Committee election. Ackerman received 17,907 votes, shadowing Gross’s 4,718 votes. Board of Education incumbent, president
Barry A. Iann, did keep his seat with 11,627 votes. The two other open seats went to Moshe S. Newhouse with 12,636 votes, and Isaac Zlatkin with 11,007 votes. Dovid Egert received 6,003 votes. Question No. 1 was defeated, 17,265 to 1,772.
Dottie’s House Holiday Cocktail Party
BRICK – Dottie’s House Holiday Cocktail Party will be held December 1 from 6 to 9 p.m. at River Rock Restaurant & Marina Bar, 1600 Route 70. The party will feature a buffet dinner, wine and beer, silent auction, wine pull and super 50/50 raffle with a grand prize of $10,000.
Tickets for the holiday cocktail party are $35 online or $40 at the door. Visit dottieshouse.org/events to purchase tickets. Super 50/50 raffle tickets are $100 each with 200 sold. Tickets can be purchased at the Brick office, call 732-295-7380 for details.
Jogging For John
BRICK – The Jogging for John 5K Walk/ Run and one mile kids run was held at Brick Reservoir on November 5 in memory of John J. Dooros.
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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.
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Open Enrollment Seminar Draws Local Residents
LAKEWOOD – Open enrollment to purchase health insurance began. With two different companies offering various plans, however, navigating the available insurance options can be difficult and tricky. The Lakewood Resource and Referral Center’s Marketplace Open Enrollment Kick-Off Event, a free informational seminar held recently at Yeshiva K’tana Simcha Hall, helped educate more than 100 attendees about making informed healthcare decisions. Mayer Hoberman, executive director of Social Services at the LLRC who introduced the event, explained what Open Enrollment is and stressed the importance of making informed choices when buying insurance. LRRC Senior Case Manager Isaac Birnhack guided the audience through a comprehensive health care PowerPoint presentation created by LRRC staff, specifically dealing with the Marketplace and Open Enrollment. Representatives of both insurance companies participating in the Marketplace in New Jersey also spoke. Zemulist Pontoon of AmeriHealth and Jose Pereira of Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield walked attendees through PowerPoint presentations, explaining their companies’ networks and the benefits of the respective plans. The LRRC, who has close relationships with both companies, assists local residents with choosing plans
and advocates for them when issues arise. Four case managers answered questions following the seminar. Each participant received a copy of the LRRC presentation From Coverage to Care booklet provided by the Health Insurance Marketplace, and insurance company promotional materials. All attendees left the event armed with information to help them make informed, beneficial healthcare choices. At the conclusion of the event, attendees were encouraged to schedule a personal appointment with an LRRC case manager. For any questions about health insurance or to schedule an appointment with a case manager to enroll, call the LRRC at 732942-9292. The LRRC is available to help local residents purchase insurance throughout Open Enrollment, which ends on January 31, 2017. The offi ce is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call for specific times of walk-in and telephone hours. The LRRC, a federally-designated 501(C) (3) nonprofit organization, 212 Second St., Suite 204, provides free comprehensive social services, information, referrals, and assistance for government and private sector programs in such areas as housing, healthcare insurance plans, nutrition, and utilities. For more information about the LRRC, call 732-942-9292 or email info@lrrcenter.org.
Point Beach Keep Incumbents
POINT PLEASANT BEACH – Republican incumbents Thomas Vogel and Thomas M. Toohey kept their seats against Democrat challenger Daniel F. DiCorcia. Vogel received 1,475 votes. Toohey received 1,530 votes. DiCorcia received 1,030 votes. There were 42 write-in votes.
President Eileen Flarity-Laterza and Board member Joyce A. Popaco kept ran unopposed in the Board of Education race. Laterza received 1,362 votes and Popaca 1,302 votes. There were 70 write-in votes. There was no offi cial candidate in the one-year unexpired term. There were 173 write-in votes.
Brick Chooses Two BOE Seats
BRICK – Daisy Hafner and Melita Gagliardi won the two open Board of Education seats. Haffner received 12,275 votes. Gagliardi received 10,733 votes. The other tallies include: Walter Campbell,
6,046; Madeline L. Colagiovanni-Iannarone, 6,793; John J. O’Rourke. 5,515; and Victor Finamore, 2,651. There were 140 write-in votes. Incumbents Karyn Cusanelli and George White chose not to seek reelection.
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“Scene At The Shore” Art Exhibit At Grunin Gallery
TOMS RIVER – From December 1 through 22, the Grunin Center Art Gallery, Ocean County College Main Campus, College Drive, will feature Ann Hayes & Friends: “Scene at the Shore.” Visitors must use parking lot two. Admission is free. This group show focuses on the landscape, landmarks, and features of the Jersey Shore featuring 10 artists exhibiting in diverse media. Artists are Mary Jo Austin, Paul Bonelli, Janice Collinson, Donna D’Amico, Helen Harris, Ann Hayes, Elsa Herrmann, Joseph Imbesi, Eileen Kendig, and Anne LaBonte Neff. An Artist’s Reception will be held on December 4 from 1 to 4 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Hayes finds inspiration in the rich tapestry of natural and man-made artifacts that make up the Jersey Shore. She is especially drawn to the boardwalks, amusement piers, and old shore houses with their layers of patina. Stressing technique in her work, Hayes’ watercolors have vibrant colors and a natural realism. She often works in watercolor, oil, and Giclée. “My paintings of beach scenes and local landmark are light-filled and rich with detail. I describe my style as ‘natural realism,’ capturing the everyday beauty found in both nature and man-made artifacts,” Hayes explained. She continued, “The water color paintings are created by building multiple layers of
transparent paint, requiring careful observation and planning. The luminous quality is perfectly suited to water and sky - two of my favorite subjects. Working only in transparent watercolor has many technical challenges that keeps it interesting, there is never a point where you have completely mastered the medium.” Hayes began her studies as a teenager with notable New York artist Earl Tyler at his summer studio in Bay Head. She also studied portraiture with Daniel Greene and Nelson Shanks. Hayes holds a Bachelor of Arts in Art Education from Douglass College - Rutgers University. Her work has been featured in numerous books and magazines such as “Down the Shore Once More,” “Long Beach Island Rhapsody,” and “Jersey Shore Magazine” (Jersey Shore Publishing). Going on now at the Grunin Center Art Gallery through November is Lizzi Schippert – printmaking, drawing, collage, pochoir (stencils), painting, and Japanese/Chinese calligraphy. The Grunin Center Art Gallery at Ocean County College is open to the public from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays when classes are in session. Additionally, the Gallery will be open to the public when performances and events take place in the Grunin Center. For more information, call the Grunin Center Box Office at Ocean County College, 732-255-0500.
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Ocean County Library Thanksgiving-Weekend Schedule
TOMS RIVER – All branches of the Ocean County Library will close at 5 p.m. on November 23. All branches will be closed on November 24 for the Thanksgiving holiday. On November 25 the Barnegat, Brick, Jackson, Lakewood, Manchester, Stafford and Toms River branches only will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All library branches will open Novem-
ber 26. The library encourages customers to use the library’s online resources including: databases, ebooks and emagazines, and online classes that are available 24/7 through its website, theoceancountylibrary.org. For more information, contact Ocean County Library at its website, theoceancountylibrary.org, or by telephone at 732-349-6200.
Mantoloking Sees Two GOP, One Independent
MANTOLOKING – No incumbents ran for the two open council seats in the November 8 election. Republicans Lynn O’Mealia and Henry E. Rzemieniewski ran unopposed, garnering 156 and 142 votes respectively. Officials reported 57 write-in votes.
Independent candidate Christopher R. Nelson won the one-year unexpired seat with 116 votes. He defeated Republican Joanna Lygas, who received 101 votes. Nelson was appointed to the spot earlier this year to fill the vacant seat for 2016. There were no write-in votes for that seat.
Cattus Island County Park Update
TOMS RIVER – The Cooper Environmental Center at Cattus Island County Park is making progress towards a grand reopening in the near future. All the major construction is complete and the displays are being set. There’s an osprey nest that kids can climb up into, the tanks are in place that
will house both wet and dry displays (fish, crabs, turtles, snakes), a viewing window and much more. Cattus Island County Park is located at 1170 Cattus Island Blvd. For further information please contact the temporary staff office at 732-270-6960.
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Holiday Concert
BRICK – The Greater Shore Concert Band will present its holiday concert at St. Thomas Lutheran Church, Route 70 and Brick Boulevard, on December 11 at 2 p.m. The band, established in 1966 by Henry Melnik, and directed by James Bast, has
performed throughout Ocean and Monmouth Counties and in New York State. The band has also performed in England, Scotland, Austria, Switzerland, and Germany. There will be a free-will offering. For further information, call 732-477-5533.
Republicans Keep Bay Head
BAY HEAD – Both Republican incumbents kept their seats in Bay Head’s council election. Douglas Lyons and Robert Hein beat out Democrat challenger Karen H. La Du. Lyons received 448 votes, Hein 404 votes, and La Du 182 votes.
Officials recorded 2 write-in votes. In the Board of Education race, Shannon M. Curtis and incumbent Barry K. Pearce won the two open seats, unopposed. Curtis received 392 votes and Pearce 346 votes. Officials reported 1 write-in candidate.
Ocean County Hunger Relief Volunteers
OCEAN COUNTY – Volunteers are the foundation of Ocean County Hunger Relief. From conducting a food drive, picking up, delivering, sorting, and distributing food,
placing food requests, data entry, maintenance, etc. If interested, call the administrative office at 732-505-HELP for further information.
Harp Concert
LAKEWOOD –Christ United Methodist Church will host a harp concert at 4 p.m. on December 3 at the church, 678 5th St. Elaine Christy, harpist, holds a doctorate degree from The Manhattan School of Music and
has been professor of harp at The University of Kansas and Kansas State University. She is currently harp instructor at Princeton University. Tickets are $15 per person. Children ages 8 and younger are free.
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N EW J ERSEY – Ocea n’s Ha rbor House, a nonprofit agency that provides shelter, food and clothing – as well as counseling and supportive services – for homeless youth from Ocean and Monmouth Counties, ages 10 to 21, will host a fundraiser honoring retiring Board members Jer r y Boisseau and William Schoenfeld at Novins Plane-
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“It’s A Wonderful Life” Radio Play LAKEWOOD – “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play,” comes to New Jersey December 1 through 3 at the Strand Center for the Arts produced by Exit 82 Theatre Company. The beloved holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of a talented ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the stor y of an idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers all of his blessings one fateful Christmas Eve. Performances run December 1 at 7 p.m., December 2 at 8 p.m., and December 3 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. All performances will be held at the historic Strand Center for the Arts in downtown Lakewood. Prices are $20 for adults and $18 for seniors and children. Group rates are also available. For more information or to buy tickets online, visit exit82theatre.com.
Celebrate National Native American Heritage
BR ICK – Ocea n Cou nt y Libr a r y will celebrate the many cult u res of America’s indigenous population as it recognizes National Native American Heritage Month in November. The Br ick Branch, 301 Chambers Br idge Rd., will go th rough 15,000 years of American Indian history found in computer database “American Indian History Online” at 10:30 a.m. on November 29. Patrons can search the database by tribe, cultural area, or time period for the latest information. The database videos examine the cultures and spirit ualit y of Native A mer icans, thei r polit ical leaders, a r t ists and craf ts people, and the treaties, controversies and court cases that have shaped the relationships between both groups. To register for the computer demonst r at ion , call t he br a nch , 732- 4774513, or visit the librar y’s website, theoceancountylibrary.org.
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Cramp Bark Eases Vexing Stomach Aches And Monthly Cramps By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Last week I was tearing apart my kitchen cabinet looking for asafoetida spice, when my eye fell on a screw-top glass jar filled with little chunks of brown “cramp” bark. I confess my kitchen pantry resembles Aladdin’s cave of precious herbs and spices. Some of these I keep for medicinal reasons, and others are to season recipes. Most of time there is overlap because everything I cook is medicinally infused somehow. So this is how I came to use cramp bark. It felt like synchronicity, because my husband Sam was complaining of stomach cramps that afternoon. And here I had just found a glass jar containing cramp bark in my cabinet. I threw a tablespoon of the little pieces of broken-up bark into a saucepan and added about 2 cups of water. Then I set it to simmer for 10 minutes, after which I presented Sam with a steaming cramp bark infusion, sweetened with honey. Call it cramp bark tea, although the recipe can change based upon desired potency. Within 10 minutes, it completely relieved his vexing stomach ache and we were both a little surprised. He fell asleep peacefully. (Note to self: Give him this stuff tomorrow night when he crawls in to bed at midnight replaying the presidential debate on his iPhone). Herbalists k now this herb can relax smooth muscles, like those of the intestines, bladder, and uterus, as well as striated muscle, such as skeletal muscle. Cramp bark, known botanically as Viburnum opulus has vivid-colored berries which can be used to create red in k.
Healers have used cramp bark for arthritic pain, backache, menstrual cramps, cramping due to irritable bowel syndrome, urinary pain, and muscle spasms (such as a cricked neck). Because of its calming effect on the nervous system, cramp bark is sometimes also used as a mild sedative for nervous tension. One of the most popular uses for cramp bark is to provide relief from monthly menstrual pain. The discomfort ranges from blessedly mild, to requiring narcotics (hydrocodone) or non-steroidals (naproxen or ibuprofen) just to get through ‘that time of the month.’ Cramp bark can ‘unwind’ uterine tension. For those of you suffering from regular or chronic pain caused by spasms, back pain or monthly cramps, consider adding cramp bark to your herbal medicine cabinet. Ask a holistic doctor first. I’d avoid conventional prescribed painkillers for as long as you can, because they have highly undesirable side effects including heart disease, constipation, neuronal degeneration and/or addiction. Plus, the way I see it, you are just removing one problem and ushering in new ones. I’ve archived a comprehensive version of this article at my website suzycohen. com, so sign up for my newsletter and I’ll email it. Cramp bark comes as an herbal tincture and capsule, as well as dried bark that you can steep with water to make tea. If you are sensitive or allergic to aspirin, I’d recommend that you avoid cramp bark because of its salicin content. If you take blood thinners (Coumadin, Plavix and others), then cramp bark is not recommended.
(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2016 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.
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She said that as a board member, her focus would be the special education, STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and EXCEL programs. (The EXCEL Program recognizes exceptionally able elementary school students, those who perform or show the potential to perform at higher levels of ability). “I want to make sure that all our children get a proper education, and give every student in Brick the best education possible, based on their needs,” Haffner said. “Everybody learns at a different level.” She said she would like to get some of the special education students who attend outof-district schools back into the district and back into the community. “I understand there are exceptions to every rule, but I’d like them to be in Brick schools if possible,” Haffner said. She said she would like to see an expansion of the middle school STEM program in order to prepare students for their futures. “All students need to be challenged and not be complacent or bored; we need to work with every student and help them succeed,” Haffner said. Haffner is an accountant who works for a moving company. She said she wants to thank the Brick residents who voted for her and Gagliardi. Melita Gagliardi, 35, has been a special education teacher in Jackson for 14 years, and said it is an area she is passionate about said it is close to her heart.
“I would like to take a look at the special education program and have a full dialogue regarding what the teachers need, what does the support staff need, what does the department in general need?” she said in a phone interview the morning after the election. Gagliardi said she would like to provide the resources to the department with the ultimate goal of getting some of the students back into their home school. “I’ve been to the past five or six Board of Education meetings, and I see some of the special needs parents there, and it just seems like there’s some sort of disconnect,” she said. “I want to make sure they get the services like occupational therapy, speech therapy, all the services they’re entitled to, mentally and emotionally - the total package.” Gagliardi has two elementary-aged children in the district and said she has met “wonderful” parents and students at soccer games, baseball games, PTA functions and community events. “I want to have a positive effect on all the kids in Brick; I’m a parent, and educator and a taxpayer, and I want to connect to these three important aspects,” she said. “School is [children’s] second family; it’s crucial that during their time there they’re getting everything they need,” Gagliardi said. The final vote tally for the Board of Education candidates, according to unoffical results, was Walter Campbell, 6,046; Madeline L. Colagiovanni-Iannarone, 6,793; Daisy Haffner, 12,275; Melita Gagliardi, 10,733; John J. O’Rourke, 5,515; Victor Finamore, 2,651, and 140 write-in votes.
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Relief For Unemployed Homeowners Available
NEW JERSEY -- The launch of the 2016 New Jersey HomeKeeper Program, a foreclosure prevention initiative that will assist New Jersey homeowners who have a t rack record of making their mortgage payments on time but are now at risk of losing their homes to foreclosu re as a di rect result of unemployment, underemployment or other demonstrated financial hardships including medical, divorce, disability or death. The program is funded with federal Hardest Hit Funds (HHF) which are used to create locally-tailored foreclosure prevention programs to help families across the country who have found themselves unable to pay their mortgages. “The New Jersey HomeKeeper Program is here to assist homeowners who are struggling to make their mortgage payments because of certain hardships resulting in a reduction in income,” said New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Commissioner Charles A. Richman, who is also Chairman of the HMFA Board. “We understand that New Jersey families still continue to face difficult economic realities, and we want to help them keep their homes as they deal with these hardships.” T he HomeKeeper Prog ram of fers qualified homeowners up to $48,000 in financial assistance to cover mortgage ar rearages and/or monthly mortgage payments (including principal, inter-
est, taxes and insurance) for up to 12 months. The assistance is in the form of a 0 percent interest rate, second mortgage loan, and is only repayable should the homeowner sell, refinance, transfer or cease to occupy the property within 10 years from the date of the HomeKeeper assistance loan. The HomeKeeper loan is tailored to assist homeowners who, through no fault of their own, are financially unable to make their mortgage payments and are in danger of losing their homes to foreclosure. Qualifying circumstances include involuntary financial hardship that caused or will cause a homeowner to fall behind on mortgage payments including loss of employment income or a reduction in household income due to underemployment or other demonstrated hardships including medical, divorce, disability or death. The HomeKeeper Program is administered by the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA), a DCA affiliate, with funding from the U.S. Treasur y Depar tment’s HHF, a federal initiative that provided funds to 18 states and the District of Columbia hardest hit by the economic downturn. “For the homeowners who qualify, the HomeKeeper Program will allow them to focus on improving their financial situation so that they can resume making payments on their own,” said HMFA Executive Director Anthony Marchetta.
A link to the HomeKeeper online application is now available at njhousing. gov/foreclosure. All applicants will be required to apply online. Once the online application is completed, eligible applicants will be assigned a housing counselor, f ree of charge, who will guide them through the process. The other foreclosure initiative administered by the HMFA for at-risk homeowners is the New Jersey HomeSaver program that offers eligible New Jersey homeowners up to $50,000 in financial assistance to help bring their household monthly payment to an affordable level by using HHF funds to facilitate a refinance, recast, or permanent modification of the first mortgage loan. A link to the HomeSaver online application is also available at njhousing.gov/ foreclosure. The HMFA was created by the New Jersey State Legislature in 1983 to advocate for the production and financing of homeownership and rental housing that is affordable to lower income residents of the State of New Jersey. As part of its mission, the HMFA provides a variety of f ixed interest rate mortgages and down payment and closing cost assistance programs to assist homebuyers
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and homeowners. Dedicated to increasing the availability of and accessibility to safe, decent and affordable housing to fa m ilies across New Jer sey, t he HMFA provides funding for traditional affordable housing developments that serve New Jersey’s neediest families as well as first-time homebuyers, senior citizens, and/or the disabled in special needs communities. In every situation HMFA is committed to make quality housing available at costs that are affordable to New Jersey residents. For information on other HMFA foreclosure prevention programs, as well as all other HMFA services, log on to njhousing.gov/foreclosure.
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NEW JERSEY – New Jersey Blood Services, a division of New York Blood Center (NYBC) is asking for help to maintain an adequate supply of all blood types, but especially O-negative – the “universal” blood which can be transfused into anyone in an emergency. In addition, hundreds of additional blood drives need to be scheduled to meet projected hospital demand. Current inventory of several blood types is running below the desired target level. “It’s simple: hospital patient demand for blood often outpaces our best efforts to recruit donors and schedule blood drives,” said NYBC Executive Director of Donor Recruitment Andrea Cefarelli. “There are always reasons but we have to overcome that for the sake of hospital patients who need us.” “This is one of the toughest times of the year,” Cefarelli added. “We’re asking for our dedicated supporters to roll up their sleeves to make sure we’re able to provide our hospital partners with whatever they need to take care of their patients.” Blood products have a short shelf life – from five to 42 days, so constant replenishment
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turkeys short, and are looking for residents to donate the turkeys they get as incentives from grocery stores. They could also take the chicken roasters or other options for smaller families. This collection drive, holiday meal appeal, is “to make sure no family is without a turkey for the holidays,” she said. Pat Donaghue, the executive director of the People’s Pantry, said money is still probably one of the best donations they can receive. While food donations are always welcome, pantries can buy what they need for 18 cents a pound. This is far better than any price the average person can get when they buy something at a grocery store. To put that in perspective, a $20 donation could buy 111 pounds of food. There are about 100 families a day com-
ing to them for help, she said. They see about 12 to 15 new faces a month. Fortunately, not everyone comes every month. Some of their clients only come when they have the greatest need. Many of them are solid middle class families that are being hit with hard times, she said. Of them, 49 percent are heads of household, 55 years old or older. These are people who thought that equity in a home would carry them through their retirement, she said. After the housing fallout in 2008, that was no longer an option. Then, Super Storm Sandy hit and anyone who was not in good enough shape to rebuild was knocked even lower. It is easy for people to fall through the cracks in this economy, said Bill Southrey, from Haven Beat the Street, which addresses homelessness in Ocean and Atlantic counties. They work to provide people with housing and other needs. They
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Grief:
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Ascione-Hardman, Rev. Scott Thayer and Bernice Garfield-Szita and Bob Szita. Ascione-Hardman founded and leads the Bereavement Support Group in St. Luke Parish, Toms River. Thayer leads the GriefShare program at the Presbyterian Church of Toms River. Garfield-Zita and her husband are the founding directors of the Grief Information Education and Recovery Services (GIERS) based in Freehold. In the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving, they shared reflections on how best to deal with the void left by the passing of family members and friends at this time of year. Ascione-Hardman has been working with bereavement ministry for 24 years. Certified by the Trenton Diocese, her ministry began at St. Joseph Parish, Toms River after the death of her first husband, David, with whom she ran Ascione Florist. After eight years, she agreed to start a bereavement ministry at St. Luke Parish and has been there ever since. On a recent afternoon she sat in a church meeting room along with her second husband, Michael Hardman, sharing thoughts on how important it is for people to realize that the holidays are full of unrealistic expectations for everyone, not just the bereaved. The St. Luke Bereavement group is open to the community like many others in the area including the ones at Toms River Presbyterian. It is typical for such groups to meet for sessions in fall and spring. “We start in September,” said Ann Asci-
one-Hardman said. “Grief and the holidays is a real focus every year. We give out a lot of information to read and many suggestions,” to help strengthen the members of the group, all of whom have concerns about the oncoming season. “Some don’t want to go to their families, everyone is grieving in a different way. We tell them don’t anticipate the worst.” Recommendations offered by the St. Luke Bereavement team run the gamut from taking time to care for yourself during the holidays as the demands and pressures increase; letting others know your limits and decisions; reviewing and reevaluating family traditions. It’s alright to delete some and start new ones, she said. The 13-week GriefShare program Thayer leads began earlier this fall. He also conducted to special workshops on holiday grief which drew more than 40 people to the faith center that is a landmark on on Hooper Avenue. At the workshops, Thayer followed GriefShare’s guidelines, recommending cutting things that create undue pressure from to do lists this Holiday Season. He advocated taking the time to sit down and make a list of what likely can be accomplished without creating stress, from writing cares to baking cookies. “Say to yourself, do I have to do this?” Relieve more stress by substituting new some new traditions for ones that bring back sad memories, he urged and make “tentative” plans being honest about the fact that you don’t know if you will be up to them when the time comes.
“Give yourself control,” he said. “Take a break. Allow yourself to grieve. Don’t put on a plastic face and say it’s OK when it isn’t.” Grief counselors Garfield-Szita and her husband Bob Szita are known throughout the Monmouth-Ocean county area for their work in the field. At a November 9 presentation on the stages of grief at St. Robert Bellarmine Parish, Freehold, the couple, both licensed counselors, shared how important it is for those weighed down by the loss of a loved one to “figure out what to do” in regard to the holidays this year. The subject surfaces at their group sessions and presentations annually as the leaves begin to fall, they said. Because the season is “normally a source of great joy,” it’s only natural to consider the impact the loss of a loved one will make, they said. Their audience of more than 20 people at the monthly session the parish hosts for the community on topical subjects listened intently as the couple explained that it is for those who are grieving to pick and choose what they what they are up to doing. It’s also OK, said the couple, to modify long-standing traditions or even start new ones. “It’s OK to say no if you want to,” she said. “It’s OK to choose things that are less painful. It’s up to each person to figure out what is better for them.” St. Robert Bellarmine Pastor, Msgr. Sam Sirianni has conducted bereavement sessions for the Trenton Diocese in past years. He gently urged those in the parish hall not to be afraid to share their emotions.
Not ruining the holiday for others with emotions that over flow is a major concern, Msgr. Sirianni said. Because of this, “people worry about how to handle one of their biggest fears – that they will cry. … We have to be able to shed tears and feel safe about it,” he said. “We have a right to cry even if (the loss) was 25 years ago.” For more information contact: Ann Ascione-Hardman at St. Luke Parish, 1674 Old Freehold Road, Toms River 732-286-2222; Rev. Scott Thayer, Presbyterian Church of Toms River, 1070 Hooper Avenue, 732349-1331; GIERS Grief Information and Recovery Services, 10 East Main Street, Suite 5B, Freehold, 732-577-1076. For a Grief Share Holiday Services Guide, go to griefshare.org/holidays.
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BRICK – The Brick Township High School would like to congratulate the O c e a n C ou nt y Te e n A r t s Cr e at ive Writing nominees who were selected from the junior class to represent the school this year: Annie Castoro, Emily Kurc, Angelina Lantieri, Sophia Piper, Jessica Solan and Olivia Stragapede.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast
For the week of November 19-November 25 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): You can be shrewd without being rude. In the early part of the week use your business acumen to deal brilliantly with financial and job-related matters. Avoid starting new projects that can be too repetitive. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You shine with a light all your own. As this week unfolds you will have several opportunities to prove that you are trustworthy and ethical. Focus on achieving your goals and being a friend to those in need. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Put a pen on the paper to pinpoint your opinions. You have some great ideas but unless you write them down they may float away like leaves on the wind. Be patient if someone tries your patience this week. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Stick to your guns. You don’t need to change the way you are doing things just because other people are doing them the hard way. In the week ahead you may see other people struggling to do something you find easy. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You can be buoyed up by business. In the early part of the week you can be shrewd and highly competent when focused on the material world. Use your aptitude for using technological tools to widen your network of friends. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Turn off the spigot. Take a good look at your spending habits. You might see that you are overspending or being overly generous. As this week unfolds you might find that a loved one harbors some serious misconceptions.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Too much of a good thing is no longer good. You have a tendency to go to extremes and might waste your resources or money to impress someone. Your closest companions may be easily irritated in the week ahead. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Make it your business to excel at business. You can make smart decisions about your finances or any work related situation in the first half of the week. Hold off taking on additional long term financial obligations. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Rise above frustrations. In the week to come you may be challenged to deal with aggravations in the family or home. Make sure you plan ahead so you get enough rest when there are extra duties on your schedule. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You don’t need a sharp knife to cut the mustard. In the week ahead you might take being organized to an extreme or waste time on the wrong things. Take information and gossip from friends with a grain of salt. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Put your piggy bank back in its sty. Your business sense and financial skills are at their best in the early part of the week. Yet you can be blind to drawbacks and a lack of quality when shopping for personal items. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The good old days weren’t necessarily good for you. Remain practical and businesslike in the week to come rather than becoming bogged down by sentimentality. Hold off on launching a new moneymaking project.
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Even Meat-Eaters Will Love This Vegan Risotto By Wolfgang Puck As we enter the heart of autumn and move happily toward Thanksgiving, one image that comes to mind, as it does for many lovers of fresh seasonal produce, is the cornucopia. That “horn of plenty,” a large cone-shaped basket overflowing with an abundance of harvest goodness, seems to me to capture so much that is good about cooking at this time of year. Autumn presents us with a beautiful array of produce, from colorful hard-shelled squashes to beautiful carrots to Brussels sprouts and broccoli. Often, when I stroll with my two young sons through my local Sunday morning farmers’ market during fall, I’m inspired to cook dishes that look and taste to me like a cornucopia of goodness. In fact, even though some people might seek warmth with hearty dishes featuring meat when the days grow short and the weather turns cold, I sometimes fi nd myself cooking vegetarian dishes in autumn. I might even take it a step further and prepare recipes that are vegan, completely eliminating not just meats but also dairy products - as I do in the following recipe for my vegan garden vegetable risotto. As you’ll discover in this recipe, it is completely possible to make a vegetarian or vegan dish that offers all the satisfaction you might fi nd in similar recipes that include meat or dairy products. Here, I cook risotto’s signature short-grained Arborio rice with vegetable stock; then I enrich the risotto with almost buttery-tasting squash puree instead of butter, which is typically used. Finally, I top the rice mixture with a saute of vegetables fresh from the farmers’ market. Although you can conveniently use canned pumpkin in the rice mixture, it’s also easy to make your own squash puree. Preheat the oven to 450 F (230 C). Carefully use a sharp, sturdy knife to cut a butternut squash (which has better flavor than most pumpkin varieties found in markets) lengthwise in half; then, scoop out the seeds and fibers. Place the squash halves cut side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Dot evenly with 2 tablespoons unsalted butter and bake until the squash is well browned and tender, about 1 hour. Cool it to room temperature, scoop out the flesh, and mash with a potato masher or press through a ricer into a bowl. Reserve whatever you don’t need for this recipe to use in a soup; or season with salt and pepper and a little powdered ginger and ground cinnamon; moisten with some broth, milk, or cream; and gently reheat to serve as a side dish. Feel free to substitute favorite vegetables from your own farmers’ market visit when you make this recipe. May you and yours enjoy all the pleasures of this bountiful season!
VEGAN GARDEN VEGETABLE RISOTTO Serves 4 4 1/2 cups (1 L) reduced-sodium vegetable stock, plus more as needed, brought to a boil and kept at a gentle simmer 7 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium white onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 1/4 cups (310 mL) Arborio rice Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 3/4 cup (185 mL) dry white wine 6 baby carrots, trimmed, peeled and cut diagonally into pieces about 1/2 inch (12 mm) thick, about 1 cup (250 mL) 3/4 cup (185 mL) baby Brussels sprouts, cut in halves 1 cup (250 mL) small broccoli florets, cut in halves 2 large pinches granulated sugar 1/2 cup (125 mL) slender green beans cut into 2-inch (5-cm) pieces 1/2 cup (125 mL) slender yellow wax beans cut into 2-inch (5-cm) pieces 1/2 cup (125 mL) frozen organic green petite peas, thawed 8 to 12 cherry tomatoes, cut in halves 3/4 cup (185 mL) pureed roasted butternut squash (see instructions above), or canned pumpkin puree Small sprigs fresh chervil or Italian parsley, for garnish In a saucepan, bring the stock to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and keep it at a gentle simmer. Meanwhile, heat 3 tablespoons of the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute the onion and garlic until they begin to soften but not yet brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in the rice and cook until it looks translucent, about 2 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Add the wine and cook, stirring, until the liquid is absorbed, 2 to 3 minutes. Add 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the stock and stir until almost completely absorbed, 1 to 2 minutes. Continue adding stock, 1/2 cup (125 mL) at a time, stirring until almost completely absorbed before adding more. When the rice is cooked about halfway, heat the remaining oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the carrots, Brussels sprouts and broccoli; season with salt and pepper and a pinch of sugar. Saute about 2 minutes. Stir in the beans. Add a ladle of stock and continue sauteing until the vegetables are tender-crisp, 3 to 5 minutes longer. Stir in the peas and tomatoes; adjust the seasonings to taste. Keep warm. When the rice is tender but still slightly chewy and surrounded by creamy sauce, stir in 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the squash puree or pumpkin puree. Season to taste with salt and pepper and add a little more puree to taste, if you like. Stir in another pinch of sugar. Spoon the risotto onto individual serving plates, shaking the plates gently to spread the rice. Scatter the hot sauteed vegetables on top. Garnish with fresh herbs. Serve immediately.
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