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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 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
–Photos courtesy People’s Pantry Holiday meal collection continued at The People’s Pantry and one of its collection sites, The Windmill restaurant. director of the People’s Pantry, said money is still probably one of the best donations they can (Turkeys - See Page 18)
November 19, 2016
Local Ministries Help With Holiday Grief
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By Lois Rogers he 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 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 (Ministries - See Page 18)
Parade Honors Veterans
–Photos by Catherine Galioto TOMS RIVER – The annual Veterans Day Parade stepped off and featured a multitude of county marching bands and civic organizations, including the Bayville Elks, and Toms River Intermediate South and High School South. Also participating were the county chapters of the Tin Can Sailors, Submarine, Purple Heart, Wounded Warrior veterans groups. See Page 5 for more photos.
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Celebrate National Native American Heritage TOMS RIVER – Ocean County Library will celebrate the many cultures of America’s indigenous population as it recognizes National Native American Heritage Month in November. The Brick Branch, 301 Chambers Bridge Rd., will go through 15,000 years of American Indian history found in our 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 spirituality of Native Americans, their political leaders, artists and crafts people, and the treaties, controversies and court cases that have shaped the relationships between both groups. To register for the computer demonstration, call the branch, 732-477-4513, or visit the library’s website, theoceancountylibrary.org.
Knights of Columbus Offers Charity Trips MANAHAWKIN – The Knight of Columbus Annunciation Council 3826 is hosting the following trips: February 7 to 19 – Go on a 12-night Southern Caribbean Cruise on the Royal Caribbean “Anthem of the Seas” from Bayonne. Cost from $1,524 per person. February 28 – Take a trip to Sands Casino in Bethlehem, PA. The cost is $39 per person
and includes transportation, driver gratuity, $30 casino credit and a $5 food coupon. April 5 to 6 – The trip will go to Dover Downs Casino and Delaware Park Casino. The cost is $182 per person and includes the hotel, transportation, breakfast and dinner and casino credit. For information and reservations, contact Charles Serwin at 609-978-0970.
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Editorial Every Day Should Be Veteran’s Day
November 11 was Veteran’s 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, Veteran’s Day was born, a day honoring not just those who fought in WWI, but veterans of all wars. Veteran’s 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 Veteran’s 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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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 sich 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 3 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 New Jersey’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.LE.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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey election process. Joseph Rudy Rullo Ocean County Candidate for Governor
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What’s Happening In Berkeley Township - By Berkeley Mayor Carmen F. Amato, Jr.
BERKELEY – I am encouraged by a new Proposed School Funding Formula called the “Fairness Formula” that would provide equal school funding for all school children in the State of New Jersey. Under this formula, Berkeley Township would receive a f lat $6,599 per student in aid. A new school funding formula is desperately needed, one that is more favorable to Berkeley Township. The current school funding formula, as its predecessors, severely short-changes rural and suburban communities like ours. Berkeley
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Township and Central Regional only receive about 9 percent in State Aid. The remaining 91 percent comes from you and I, through local property taxes. I a m e ncou r aged by the Administration’s announcement that finally recognizes the shortcomings of the current formula and the need to provide a fairer funding formula that treats all districts and children the same. To further explain how unfair the current school funding formula is, of the 577 school districts in the State of New Jersey, 31 of them called Abbot school
districts, receives more than half – 52 percent - of the $9.1 billion to fund education while the remaining 546 districts receive the balance 48 percent. That is not fair, and needs to be changed. Berkeley Township is considered a “wealthy” district because of our high property value and low student population. That cannot be farther from the truth. We are a land rich, cash poor community. We have young families and thousands of senior citizens struggling on fixed incomes, many of which Social Security is their pri-
mary income. I might add, in 2016, Social Security recipients did not receive a cost of living adjustment. To prove that Berkeley Township is not a rich community, according to data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau, of the 31 Abbot districts in the State of New Jersey, Berkeley Township has a lower median household income than 11 of the 31 abbot districts. Under the current formula, Berkeley Township and Central Regional only receive a combined $6.2 million in State Aid. If the new proposed funding formula were approved, both
dist r icts would receive an additional $18 million dollars! This would lower every homeowners property tax bill on average by $700. I want to thank Berkeley School Board President Edward Cammarato, Vice President John MacMoyle and School Board members Stephen Pellecchia a nd L ou Tu m i na ro for their leadership in adopting a resolution in support of the “Fairness Formula” and bringing much needed attention for a new school funding formula. Keep in mind that 50 percent of our overall property
tax bill goes to fund education. It’s important to recognize those that have held the line on taxes and that are fighting for additional aid to lower our property taxes. Edward Cammarato, John MacMoyle, Stephen Pellecchia and Lou Tuminaro should be commended for their efforts. For additional information on the fairness formula, visit nj.gov/governor/taxrelief.
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Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf
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Capitol Comments 9th Legislative District
Senator Christopher J. Connors • Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf • Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove
Ninth District Supported South Jersey Representation NEW JERSEY – Bipartisan legislation sponsored by the Ninth District legislative delegation requiring at least one member of the New Jersey Turnpike Authority to be from South Jersey was approved by the Senate Transportation Committee. Legislation sponsored by Connors, Rumpf and Gove would require at least one member of the New Jersey Turnpike Authority to be from South Jersey. The measure, S-1674, s p o n s o r e d by S e n a t o r Christopher J. Connors, would require at least one member of the Turnpike Authority be a resident of Ocean, Atlantic, or Cape May County. Assembly-
man Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove are prime sponsors of the identical companion measure, A-3817, which is awaiting action by the Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee. The Ninth District delegation issued the following statement subsequent to the passage of S-1674 by the Senate Panel. “South Jersey needs a stronger voice in transportation projects, including within authorities that have fi nal say on infrastructure projects that impact local communities. Requiring at least one south Jersey representative on the Turnpike Authority is not only
fair but practical given that a large segment of the Garden State Parkway runs through our part of the state. “Justifiably, South Jersey residents want a seat at the table, especially after years of paying higher tolls imposed by the Corzine Administration. These same residents are fed up with the status quo, whereby South Jersey needs too often take a back seat to those of North Jersey. “Consistent with ou r delegation’s ongoing efforts, we are also sponsoring legislation to require that at least two regular meetings of the Turnpike Authority be held in the Ocean-Atlantic-Cape May
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area. Meetings would be rotated among those counties creating more opportunities for local residents to engage in the decision making process involving infrastructure projects in their area.” In an effort to garner
additional support on a statewide level, the legislation has been amended in previous sessions to require that the Authority have at least one member be a resident of Burlington County, Camden County, Gloucester County, or Sa-
lem County; at least one be a resident of Mercer County, Middlesex County, or Monmouth County; and at least one be a resident of Bergen County, Essex County, Hudson County, Union County, or Passaic County.
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BERKELEY – The Holiday City South Women’s Club is hosting the following events. December 6, Harrah’s Casino, four hour, $20 back in slot play. The cost is $23 per person. December 31, New Year’s Eve Gala. The price includes buffet menu, wine, beer and soda. Champagne toast at midnight. Music by Pipers Alley. The cost is $50 per person. February 11, Valentine’s Day Dinner & Dance, includes antipasto, sandwiches, coffee and dessert, beer, wine and soda. The cost is $19 per person. March 15, Doolan’s St. Patrick’s “Ireland to
America” complete lunch, one hour open bar, choice of three entrees, dessert, coffee, tea. April 26, Huntington Hill Playhouse bus trip to see “Born Yesterday.” The cost includes a luncheon and dessert buffet. The cost is $83 per person. May 29 to June 2, a trip to Woodloch Pines. The cost is $685 per person. June 17 to 19, Tour of Boston Harbor, Tall Ships Extravaganza. The cost for a double is $550 per person, for a single is $750 per person. For more information, call Alice Patrizio at 732-286-2751.
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The term “low vision” refers to a visual impairment that cannot be corrected through surgery, medications, eyeglasses, or contact lenses. The leading cause of low vision is agerelated macular degeneration (AMD), which involves deterioration of the macula (the portion of the retina responsible for sharp central vision). Other common causes of low vision include glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and cataracts. Fortunately, vision loss can often be slowed if the problem is caught in time. Because people don’t usually realize that their vision is being compromised by AMD, it is important to schedule regular comprehensive eye exams. The sooner that eye diseases and conditions are diagnosed, the greater the likelihood of saving what vision is left and making the most of it. Only a doctor is qualified to evaluate visual functioning of a compromised visual system effectively. We are the branch of medicine that deals with the anatomy, physiology and diseases of the eye. A multitude of diseases and conditions can be diagnosed from the eye. At SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES, P.A., it is our desire to assist you in maintaining the precious gift of vision. Please call 732-349-5622 to schedule an appointment for quality eye care.
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BAYVILLE – The Bayville NJ Veterans of Foreign Wars Post will host an “All you can eat” monthly breakfast on November 27 at the post hall from 8:30 to 11 a.m., located at 383 Veterans Blvd. The menu consists of assorted omelets, eggs to order, hash/sausage, potatoes, toast, coffee and tea, tomato and orange juices. This
month’s special is cinnamon raisin French Toast. The cost is $7.50 for adults and $3.50 for children. Active duty military are free. The post takes orders to go. Call 732 2692265 for pick up only at the post. The Post Memorial Wall will be open for visitation.
Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic
BERKELEY – Berkeley Township will hold a Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic on January 14 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Bayville First Aid Squad building, at the corner of Station Road and Route 9. Only dogs and cats will be vaccinated. Res-
idents bring proof of prior rabies vaccination for a three year shot. If you don’t bring proof, a one year vaccination certificate will be issued. To park, turn onto Station Road and park in the Berkeley Township Elementary School lot behind the First Aid Squad building.
NARFE Meeting
MANCHESTER – The National Association of Retired Federal Employees, Greater Lakehurst Chapter 1619, will meet November 21 at 1 p.m. at Manchester Town Hall, 1 Colonial Drive. The group will meet in the basement civic
center. An election of officers will be held. The group also needs volunteers for legislation, welfare committee and help refreshments committee. For more information, call Bill at 732-350-1761.
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We Accept Medicare & Most Health Plans –Photo by Debbi Winogracki Berkeley Township Board of Education employees, school staff and Superintendent James Roselli are pleased to present Mayor Carmen Amato the donations received from the students during the Mayor’s Food Drive in October. BERKELEY – “When food pantries are in short supply, it’s always good to give back to your community,” Berkeley Township Mayor Carmen Amato stated. Amato, a Board member for the People’s Pantry, recognizes all too well that food pantries are always in need. “I know that Berkeley residents are a giving group, so I thought that a Food Drive would benefit our neighbors in need. This year, we will be giving the food donations to three local pantries within Berkeley Township and the Ocean County area.” Superintendent James D. Roselli, Ed. D., Berkeley Township School District, stated that all four elementary schools participated
in the Mayor’s Food Drive, which includes Berkeley Township Elementary School, Bayville School, Clara B. Worth Elementary and H & M Potter Elementary Schools. “We’re happy to work in conjunction with the Mayor and Council for the Food Drive,” Roselli said. “Every way that we can continue positive relations with the Township is great. Plus, we want the kids to learn the importance of helping others.” “In addition to the schools, I want to thank the residents and groups that came in and dropped off food at Town Hall and the Recreation Center,” Amato added. The food will be distributed to the food pantries with the help of the Township’s Parks and Beaches staff.
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BAYVILLE – Emiliana’s Hope, a local 501c3, 100 percent volunteer-based pediatric cancer foundation, wants to give childhood cancer patients a brighter Christmas this year. They are looking for monetary donations and
Pine Beach Council Keeps Incumbents PINE BEACH – Republican incumbents Barry Wieck and Raymond Newman easily held their seats in the November 8 council elections. Wieck received 829 votes and Newman 814 votes. Democrat challenger Kyle Minichino re-
OCEAN COUNTY – The Zonta Club of Southern Ocean County will host “An Evening of Fun with Friends” on December 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Calloway’s Restaurant, 597 Route 9, West Creek. Tickets are $25 and include all you can eat
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Local Health Departments In New Jersey
NEW JERSEY – In New Jersey, every municipality is required to be served by a local health department that meets the requirements of state public health laws and regulations. Residents who have questions about available public health services or concerns about health conditions within a particular municipality should contact their local health department. In Ocean County, the county department
of health is located at 175 Sunset Ave. in Toms River. The phone number is 732-3419700, ext. 7201. Visit ochd.org for more information. The Long Beach Island Health Department serves Barnegat Light, Beach Haven, Harvey Cedars, Long Beach, Ship Bottom and Surf City. It is located at 2119 Long Beach Blvd., Ship Bottom. The phone number is 609-492-1212. Visit lbihealth.com for more information.
Affordable Care Act Enrollment Session
NEW JERSEY – The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties will be in the Lakewood Library on November 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to assist residents with information and completing health insurance applications such as Medicare, Medicaid, and The Affordable Care Act Marketplace. Call 732-643-5888 to arrange an appointment. Drop-ins will be assisted as time allows.
Assistance can be provided in English and Spanish. Participants must bring the following documents: home/mailing address, employer and income information (tax information, W-2s, paystubs), your best estimate of 2017 income, social security number or proof of lawful residency and policy information of any current health coverage. The Lakewood Branch of the Ocean County Library is located at 301 Lexington Ave.
Incumbent Loses Seat
SEASIDE PARK – Democrat incumbent Nancy Koury lost her seat to Republican challenger Ray Amabile in the council race. Amabile just edged out Koury, 470 to 459. Republican incumbent Faith Ligouri kept
her seat, winning 524 votes. There were seven write-in votes. Board of Education incumbents Gary Yedman and Ronald Neal ran unopposed. Yedman received 435 votes and Neal 412 votes. There were 18 write-in votes.
Christmas Party BAYVILLE – The St. Barnabas Church Rosary Altar Society will host its annual Christmas Party at 6 p.m. on December 5 at Captain’s Inn, Forked River. Tickets are $35 for members and $38 for nonmembers. Tickets are available after Mass
all through November at The Gift Shop at the church, 33 Woodland Rd. The choice of entrees includes Prime Rib Au Jus, Apricot Chicken Dijon, Seafood Sampler Combo, and Baked Salmon in Chardonnay Sauce.
Democrat Unseats Incumbent
SOUTH TOMS RIVER – Republican incumbent William Gleason lost his seat to Democrat challenger Gregory Handshy. With two council seats open, Handshy received the most votes with 603. Republican
incumbent Tanya Mosley kept her seat with 590 votes. Gleason received 556 votes. Democrat challenger Ernest Reevey received 532 votes. There were four write-in votes.
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Ocean Gate Votes Republican
OCEAN GATE – Republican candidates John Serpica and Joella Nicastro tied to win two open seats, each with 595 votes. Democrat challenger David S. Rosenak received 360 votes.
Officials counted eight write-in votes. Juan Alicia was the lone Board of Education candidate, receiving 470 votes for that spot on the school board. Officials reported 10 write-in votes.
Holiday Flutes
WHITING – Christ Lutheran Church will host “Holiday Flutes,” a performance by Elaine Petrosino Watson and her flute students, at 2 p.m. on December 4. They will play a selection of traditional and
modern Christmas music. Light refreshments will be served. A free will offering will be collected. The church is located at 40 Schoolhouse Rd.
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SOUTH SEASIDE PARK – Island Beach State Park will host an “Afternoon on the Dunes” dune grass planting and beach bonfire on December 3 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Contract Awarded For Berkeley Island County Park
TOMS RIVER – The long awaited redevelopment of the popular Berkeley Island County Park is expected to get underway in early December now that a contract for the work has been awarded by the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders. “While we will be making certain we meet all environmental and safety requirements in redeveloping this park, we have also added a unique and new feature sure to make children happy especially in the warm weather,” said Ocean County Freeholder John C. Bartlett Jr., who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation. “Berkeley Island County Park will be home to the county’s first splash park.” A new playground including the splash pad is a fun, new dimension to the park and will provide a great opportunity for children to play and cool off during the summer months. Bartlett said he traveled to Philadelphia to see firsthand how the splash pad operates and whether it would be a good fit for an Ocean County park. “I was very impressed with what I saw,” he said. “It received great use. The children that were running through it really enjoyed it and it was a very nice feature.” Bartlett said if the 2,300 square foot, nautically themed splash park is successful at Berkeley Island, Ocean County may consider installing them at other county parks. “We will view this as a pilot program,” he said. “I am pleased we added this new feature in the redevelopment plans of the park.” The Freeholders on November 2 awarded a contract for the park redevelopment project to Eagle Construction, of Burlington, in the amount of $6.9 million. Ocean County expects about $1.2 million reimbursement for the work from the Federal Emergency Management Administration and about $200,000 from the federal Environmental Protection Agency. Additional funding may be provided by FEMA from mitigation funds. “I am so pleased we have reached the point where we are awarding a contract for the redevelopment of this park,” said Freeholder Director John P. Kelly. “When completed, this work will provide our residents essentially with a new park to enjoy. This facility off Brennan Concourse in Berkeley Township is one of our most heavily used parks. It offers something for everyone.” As a direct result of Superstorm Sandy on October 29, 2012, the popular Berkeley Island County Park sustained catastrophic damage to its infrastructure and many of its amenities. The south shore suffered a great loss of shoreline and eroded severely into the parking lot and part of the entrance road was lost. Prior to the storm the south shoreline consisted of a wetland edge of marsh grasses and shrubs, beach areas and upland trees. In addition to the damage from Superstorm Sandy, the park experienced significant long term erosion to the shoreline and damage to both the bulkhead and armor mat due to its location on the Barnegat Bay resulting in the difficult decision to temporarily close the park to the public. “It has been four years since our residents experienced the devastating effects of Super-
storm Sandy,” Bartlett said. “We all experienced great losses in Ocean County and in our ongoing effort to put back the pieces we are pleased to be moving forward with the long-awaited redevelopment of this beloved park. “My colleagues and I on the Board of Freeholders understand that parks are of great importance for the community and a necessity for the health, well-being and enjoyment of our residents, families and friends,” he said. “The loss of Berkeley Island County Park affected many residents throughout Ocean County. When it’s done it will be an improved facility with new enhancements that can be enjoyed by everyone.” Engineers from T&M Associates and Barlo & Associates designed the park redevelopment and buildings, strengthening them to withstand future storms. A living shoreline will be installed on the south side of the park, and shoreline protection has been fitted on the north side. All new infrastructures, a new parking area with ADA accommodations and improved lighting for easy access are just some of the features that improve the function, aesthetics and recreational opportunities available at this 25 acre park. When the work is complete, the main areas of the park will include repairs to the heavily damaged armor mat along the eastern side, new bulk heading along the northern and western sides, new accessible paths to enjoy walking and biking. To enhance the aesthetic beauty of the park, landscaping will be done with all native seaside plants. The redevelopment plan includes larger restroom facilities to accommodate our patrons as well as a new pavilion to accommodate picnickers. Two new shade structures with benches will be constructed to give visitors an opportunity to sit and take in the spectacular views Berkeley Island County Park has to offer. “Ocean County and its Parks Department looks forward to getting the project underway and upon completion offer new amenities to what is viewed as one of Ocean County’s favorite parks,” said Michael T. Mangum, Director of the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation.
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Many of you are looking forward to the opportunity to hear better with hearing aids. The decision to purchase hearing aids includes (1) acknowledgement of hearing loss, (2) motivation to improve hearing and (3) affordability. Maybe someday Medicare will help supplement the cost of hearing aids. However, I would not bank on that anytime in the near future. Overall “value” is the key to making an educated decision about purchasing hearing aids. In today’s competitive market, the key in separating office A from office B may be perceived “value.” In other words, what I’m getting for my money! In my opinion, “value” begins by providing the consumer with information about their hearing loss and realistic solutions to compensate for the impairment. The hearing health care professional needs to spend enough time with you so that you truly understand the extent and nature of your hearing loss and the treatment options that are available. Secondly, if you mutually agree
that hearing aids are recommended, make sure you have a trial period of at least 30 days. Third, make sure you have the opportunity to return the hearing aids if you are not satisfied during the trial period. Don’t focus on the trial period; instead focus on improved hearing. Fourth, try to get the longest warranty possible without paying extra for it. Digital hearing aids come with either a one-, two- or three-year warranty, in general. Fifth, try to get a loss policy included in the warranty exceeding the standard of one year. Sixth, ask for free batteries at least for the first year. Finally, in most practices, follow-up services, including cleaning and adjustments, should be included in the overall price of the instruments. Remember that overall value is in the eyes if the beholder. Try to avoid “come-on” ads that seem too good to be true. In general, cheaper hearing aids will come with a significantly smaller “value packages.”
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BAYVILLE – The Bayville First Aid Squad is seeking volunteers to join its emergency medical service team. The 24/7 operation serves more than 28,000 residents and has three volunteer positions: the cadet program for people 16 to 18 years old, who will receive CPR and basic first aid training, a
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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.
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church to offer housing to the homeless. There are dog kennels, and a Marine Mammal Stranding Center a little further south in Brigantine, but no shelter for homeless people. It takes more than food for people to feel at home on the holidays. At the St. Francis Center in Long Beach Township, they are providing 275 families with turkey dinners this holiday season, said Erin Borysewicz, family support program director. They are looking for any type of food donation that would be good for a holiday meal. Beyond that, they are putting together a project called the Gift of Warmth where local needy children’s wish lists were assembled and placed on Christmas trees in the center. If someone wants to make a donation, they pull a tag off the tree and purchase that item for donation. They helped 850 children last year with this program, she said. They are also seeking monetary donations, as well as organizations, businesses and individuals to sponsor entire families. How to help: Donate frozen turkeys/supermarket trade-ins at the Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties site on Route 166 in Toms River. Visit foodbankmoc.org for more details. Donate money to food pantries, as a dollar goes a long way. Visit thepeoplespantry.org for more information. Visit the St. Francis Center in Long Beach Township to fulfill the wish lists of local children on Long Beach Island and inland. Visit stfranciscenterlbi.org to learn more information.
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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 GriefShare Holiday Services Guide, go to griefshare.org/holidays.
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 Ascione-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 –Photo by Lois Rogers “tentative” plans be- Ann Ascione Hardman and Michael Hardman, of the bereaveing honest about the ment team in St. Luke Parish. He makes the crosses each year fact that you don’t for the annual All Soul’s Mass. Each cross represents someone know if you will be connected to the congregation who died this year. They are all up to them when the placed within a larger cross during the Mass.
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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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