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Recognizing Veterans’ Sacrifices For Freedoms LACEY – Before the Veterans Day ceremony at Lacey’s Bicentennial Park, two Seabees met up and struck up a conversation. One was a father of young kids, the other a senior citizen in a wheelchair. They managed to fi nd each other in a small crowd of about three dozen people gathered for the event in front of the municipal building on
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–Photos by Chris Lundy Residents gathered at Bicentennial Park in Lacey Township for a Veterans Day ceremony.
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 director of the (Turkeys - See Page 13)
“Best Practices” Approved For Lacey
By Chris Lundy LACEY – The Township’s administration passed the state’s “Best Practices” questionnaire, meaning that their financial matters were in good enough shape to receive the full amount of state aid promised. The Best Practices worksheet is a list of 30 Yes/No questions that every municipality in New Jersey has to complete. It is overseen by the state Department of Community Affairs. First, the state collects property taxes on property ener-
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gy companies own in town. Then, the state runs each town through the Best Practices test. If a town has enough “Yes” or “Not Applicable” answers to the questions, they will receive their full complement of energy company’s tax revenue. For Lacey, this amounts to $11.1 million, Business Administrator Veronica Laureigh said. They could have lost as much as 5 percent of this amount if they failed the worksheet. Lacey passed, having more than enough answers that were either
“Yes” or “Not Applicable.” The township answered “Yes” to 22 out of 30 questions that showed what best practices they were implementing. These included such items as exploring shared services, prohibiting personal use of vehicles, having budget information online, requiring elected officials to disclose their finances, creating an action plan addressing the previous year’s audit, evaluating its bond rating, updating the employee handbook, and preventing part time employees or
elected officials from receiving health benefits. The township answered “No” to five questions. One was whether the township annually reviews any authorities in town (such as a municipal utilities authority) for efficiency and usefulness to the public, and whether such discussions and findings were made public. Another “No” was because the township does not have a policy not to compensate employees for accumulated sick time. One (Approved - See Page 12)
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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 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. Certi-
The Southern Ocean Times, November 19, 2016, Page 5 fied 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 “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 GriefShare Holiday Services Guide, go to griefshare.org/holidays.
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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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Spotlight On Government Capitol Comments 9th Legislative District
Senator Christopher J. Connors • Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf • Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove Senator Christopher J. Connors
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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, sponsored by Senator Christopher J. Connors, would require at least one member of the Turnpike Authority be a resident of Ocean, Atlantic, or Cape May County. Assemblyman 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
NEW JERSEY – A long-awaited U.S. Army Corps of Engineers beach and dune construction project that will protect homes, businesses and infrastructure in coastal northern Ocean County – one of the areas hit hardest by Superstorm Sandy – has gone out to bid, Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin announced during a news conference. The project will cover some 14 miles of coastline along the Barnegat Peninsula and will protect the communities of Bay Head, Berkeley, Brick, Lavallette, Mantoloking, Point Pleasant Beach, Seaside Heights, Seaside Park and Toms River. This is the last major stretch of beaches to go out to bid for construction to Army Corps standards, a major goal of the Christie Administration in the aftermath of Sandy. Work on the project, expected to cost about $150 million, is expected to begin by the spring. “This is a great day for these communities and for New Jersey,” Commissioner Martin said during a news conference in Lavallette. “This crucial project will protect lives and property from the kind of devastation much of this area experienced during Superstorm Sandy. The Christie Administration has remained steadfast in its
commitment to building a full coastal protection system of engineered beaches that, in addition to providing protection, are essential to the identity and economy of the Jersey shore.” Commissioner Martin was joined at the news conference by Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District Commander Lt. Colonel Michael Bliss, as well as mayors and other local officials. “We are pleased to be in a position to advertise the contract and move forward on this vital project,” said Lt. Colonel Bliss. “Getting to this point required a great deal of hard work at multiple levels of government. Ultimately, this project will serve to reduce the risk of storm damages for communities that were among the hardest hit by Hurricane Sandy.” “As the mayor of a coastal community that lost more than $2 billion in ratables from Superstorm Sandy, I couldn’t be happier that this project is finally moving forward,” said Toms River Mayor Thomas F. Kelaher. “The U.S. Army Corps’ dune and beach replenishment program is critical to the protection of Toms River and its valuable resources from flooding from future tropical storms, hurricanes and nor’easters. Once completed, this project will not only benefit Toms River residents, our
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 final 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 our dele-
gation’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 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
Dune Rebuilding Project Finally Goes To Bid homes and businesses, but all New Jersey residents.” In October 2012, the project area was hit especially hard by Sandy, with the ocean breaching the peninsula in Mantoloking and record storm surge causing significant damage to Brick, Lavallette. Mantoloking, Seaside Heights, Seaside Park and the Ortley Beach section of Toms River. Homes, businesses, piers, boardwalks and infrastructure – including State Route 35 – were destroyed or severely damaged. Engineered beaches are a key component of the Christie Administration’s overall plan to make New Jersey more resilient to major storms. Properly engineered beaches and dunes absorb the impact of storm surge, preventing damage to structures and infrastructure. A key part of the project is the construction of dunes and beaches along a fourmile stretch of sea wall in Mantoloking and Brick that the DEP teamed up with the New Jersey Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration to build as added protection for Route 35. This is the main artery and coastal evacuation route through a particularly vulnerable stretch of the peninsula that was severely damaged during Sandy. This highway which was, since reconstructed to mod-
ern design standards, was the scene of a major breach at the Mantoloking Bridge during Sandy. The protective wall is comprised of steel sheet pilings driven deep into the sand that will serve as emergency backup protection, with the beach and dune system providing primary protection to the roadway. After the award of the bid, expected this fall, work will begin with beach and dune construction in southern Mantoloking, as well as all of Lavallette, Toms River, Seaside Heights and Seaside Park. Work in Bay Head, Berkeley, northern Mantoloking and Point Pleasant Beach will begin after necessary easements have been obtained. A total of 545 easements are needed for the project. An easement is a legal right of access to private or municipally owned property the Army Corps and DEP need to perform construction. Nearly 350 easements – or 64 percent – have been provided voluntarily. The state has obtained additional easements through condemnation proceedings under the Eminent Domain Act, and currently has 149 condemnation proceedings in litigation, with 83 involving Bay Head, 53 involving Point Pleasant Beach, nine involving Berkeley and four involving Mantoloking.
“We are grateful to the majority of property owners who stepped up and voluntarily provided their easements because they recognize that this is the right thing to do for their neighbors and their communities, not to mention for the protection of their own properties,” Commissioner Martin said. “We remain disappointed in those who still cannot see the bigger picture. We will use all necessary means to secure these easements, including our court-affirmed eminent domain authority.” Over the course of the project, some 11 million cubic yards of sand will be pumped from offshore to build dunes and beaches. For most of the project area, dunes will be built 22 feet above sea level. Beaches will be constructed from 100 feet to 300 feet wide and 8.5 feet above sea level. The project area will receive periodic replenishment projects over the course of 50 years to replace sand lost through normal erosion. The federal government will be paying for 65 percent of the project using money approved under the 2013 Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, which funds projects that Congress had previously authorized but had not been completed by the time Sandy hit in October 2012. New Jersey will pay for 35 percent of the project from
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 Salem 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.
the state’s Shore Protection Fund. In other parts of the state, a $57.6 million beach and dune project encompassing beaches at the southern end of Ocean City, the Strathmere section of Upper Township and Sea Isle City in Cape May County is complete. And a $38.2 million project to construct beaches and infrastructure in Loch Arbour, Allenhurst and Deal in Monmouth County also is finished. A second Monmouth County beach fill project from Elberon to Deal is ongoing. A $140 million beach and dune construction project covering 12.7 miles of beach on Long Beach Island is expected to be completed before the end of the year. Work is also expected to begin this winter on a beach and dune project for Atlantic County’s Absecon Island, which went out to bid earlier this month. The project involves initial construction of engineered beaches for Longport and Margate and replenishment of beaches in Atlantic City and Ventnor. In addition, periodic replenishment for Cape May Point and Cape May City is expected to take place this winter. For the Army Corps bid solicitation, visit fbo.gov/. For more information on the state’s resiliency efforts, visit nj.gov/gorr.
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WARETOWN – For six years now through the generosity and hard-work of the Houck Family, and supported by the Waretown Volunteer Fire Company and Waretown United Methodist Church, friends and neighbors have been able to gather together and enjoy this holiday as a community.
The Waretown Volunteer Fire Company will host Thanksgiving Day on November 24 from 2 p.m. until around 5 p.m., at the fire company hall at the corner of Corliss Street and Wells Mills Road. For more information, contact Rev. Erik Hall at 609-693-3134 or erik@waretownumc.org.
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service.” They were just two of many veterans that day, but there were even more that could not make it. Bernie Snyder, who chairs the Lacey Township Veterans Commission, asked for a “roll call.” He invited people to say the names, branch of service, years and locations of loved ones who lost their lives. He led it off by talking about two cousins and six classmates killed in Vietnam. A handful of other people from the crowd raised their hand and spoke about friends and family. One was the
first casualty of the Korean War. One was a wife who, with her husband, were the longest-wed marines in history. “A name said is a vet never forgotten,” Snyder said. Taps was played, flowers were laid, and several speeches were made throughout the morning ceremony. Pastor Linda Applegate asked for God’s protection over soldiers and urged people to show “kindness and tolerance toward each other.” Mayor Steven Kennis thanked those who attended, especially the veterans. “The
service members we honor today came from all walks of life, but they shared several fundamental qualities. They possessed courage, pride, determination, selflessness, dedication to duty and integrity – all the qualities needed to serve a cause larger than one’s self.” In closing, Snyder, who officiated the ceremony, urged all veterans to get enrolled in the Veterans Administration system, whether they were wounded in action or not, because there are programs available to help.
agreements. The township answered “Not Applicable” to three questions. One of them only applied if the difference between home assessments and market value was more than 15 percent. Another required the township to have the state comptroller intervene if it had any contracts greater than $2 million. The last one only applies if the township had adopted any prequalification regulations. These
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was held on Ocober. 28, Laureigh said. The plan is for an opening around April 17. The park had been destroyed by Super Storm Sandy in 2012. The township received federal funding through the New Jersey Economic Development Authority as part of the Super Storm Sandy Recovery Fund. The total cost of renovating the park is estimated at $1,239,196.75. Also in the news, leaf collection will begin November 14, officials said.
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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 coming 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 receive about 20 calls a day for help. He said that there is a lack of a centralized plan to help people. There’s a “Not In My
The Southern Ocean Times, November 19, 2016, Page 13 Back Yard” mentality in Ocean County, where no one wants to allow a facility or 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.
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HARVEY CEDARS – The Harvey Cedars Police Department has announced that they are partnering with the New Jersey Attorney General’s Project Medicine Drop initiative. This program will give the public the opportunity to bring their unused, unwanted and expired prescriptions or over-thecounter medication to the Harvey Cedars Borough Hall to be disposed into a drug collection box.
Anyone not just residents can deposit their medication into the drop box 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, anonymously and with no questions asked. All types of medication are accepted, except syringes and liquids. This opportunity prevents unused medication from falling into the hands of those who might abuse them and keeps them from being flushed into the water supply.
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HERE’S TO YOUR HEALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
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.
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LACEY – The township police department announced its officers responded to incidents including the following Shoplifting – On November 1 at 1:07 a.m., Officers Jason Lee and Scott Keefe responded to the Walmart, located at 580 Route 9 North in Lanoka Harbor, for a male fall victim in the restroom. Upon arrival the male subject was located on the floor of the restroom. He was alert and conscious, however, had some minor injuries consistent with falling. An investigation at the scene determined that the male, identified as 31-year-old in Bayville, NJ, had shoplifted two cans of “Dust Off” from inside the store and had used one of them as in inhalant just before falling in the restroom. He was charged on a complaint summons with shoplifting merchandise valued at approximately $10 and Use of an Inhalant. Aggravated Assault – On October 31 at 9:46 p.m., Officer Christopher Meyler responded to Spruce Street in Forked River for a report of threats involving a knife. The victim reported that he observed three male juveniles steal his neighbor’s pumpkin from the front of the residence,
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BARNEGAT – Republicans retained control of the Township Committee. Deputy Mayor Albert Bille and Committeeman Alfonso Cirulli beat out Democrat challengers Armando Quiroz IV and Craig Kleinfield. Bille received 5,592 votes while Quiroz received 3,927 votes. Independent candidate Christopher A Velders Sr. received 884. Officials reported 4 write-in votes.
Running for a one-year unexpired seat, Cirulli received 6,064 votes and Kleinfield 4,077 votes. Officials reported 11 write-in votes for this seat. In the Board of Education election, Peter J. Toth, Christine Harashinski and Francis Sarno won the three open seats, with 4,622, 4,593, and 3,824 votes respectively. Christya Quelch received 3,436 votes. Officials reported 73 write-in votes.
Mayor And Deputy Keep Seats LACEY – The two Republican incumbents ran unopposed in Lacey Township’s November 8 general election. Mayor Steven C. Kennis received 9,567 votes and Deputy Mayor Peter A. Curatolo received 9,283 votes. Officials reported 169 write-in votes.
In the Board of Education race, incumbents Linda A. Downing and Shawn Giordano kept their seats, with 5,828 and 5,729 votes respectively. Newcomer Nicholas Mirandi took the third open seat with 5,561 votes. Thomas Crowell Jr. had 4,523 votes. Officials reported 124 write-in votes.
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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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Election Results Around Long Beach Island LONG BEACH ISLAND – Voters in the towns and school district along Long Beach Island took to the polls November 8. Here are unofficial results: Barnegat Light Incumbents kept their seats in the council election in Barnegat Light. Republicans Scott Sharpless and Frank Mikuletzky beat out independent Eric Svelling on November 8. Sharpless received 254 votes and Mikuletzky 292 votes. Svelling garnered 210 votes. Officials recorded 6 write-in votes. Margaret Wasilewski retained her Board of Education seat against Nancy Spark, 191 to 181. There were three write-in votes. Beach Haven Incumbent and current mayor Nancy Taggart Davis and councilman Charles E. Maschal Jr. kept their seats while Thomas J. Lynch gained one in the Beach Haven council race. Davis received 389 votes, Maschal Jr. 332 votes and Lynch 325 votes. Lynch beat Daniel Allen by a mere five votes, and Ralph T. Skorge received 216 votes. Officials recorded six write-in votes. Board of Education president Irene M. Hughes and Jean A. Frazier ran unopposed for two seats on the Board. Hughes received 430 votes and Frazier 374 votes. Officials reported 14 write-in votes. Question No. 1 was defeated, 333 to 293. Harvey Cedars Incumbent James Donahower ran unopposed for his Harvey Cedars seat on the Long Beach Island Consolidated School District.
Donahower received 188 votes. There were two write-in votes. General Ballot Question No. 1 was approved, 151 to 126. Long Beach Township All three incumbents easily kept their three seats in the November 8 election for commissioner. Mayor Joseph H. Mancini received 1.134 votes. Commissioner Dr. Joseph P. Lattanzi received 1,105 votes. Commissioner Ralph H. Bayard received 781 votes. Challenger Greg Kopenhaver received 548 votes. Donald S. Myers received 658 votes. Danielle R. W. Hagler received 657 votes. Thomas Beaty received 538 votes. Officials reported 2 write-in votes. For the Board of Education, Bonnie J. Picaro defeated Richard L. Vaughan, 938 to 553. There were three write-in votes. Question No. 1 was defeated, 1,051 to 912. Ship Bottom With two seats open, one incumbent and one newcomer won in the Ship Bottom council election. Republican incumbent Tom Tallon received 458 votes. Robert J. Butkus won 462 votes. There were 23 write-in votes. Surf City Republican incumbents ran unopposed in the council race. Jacqueline L. Siciliano received 527 votes. Peter M. Hartney Jr. received 528 votes. There were 10 write-in votes. Republican incumbent John G. Hadash III won the one-year unexpired council seat with 524 votes. There were six write-in votes.
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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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