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December 17, 2016
Shore Acres Road Project
Santa’s Here
–Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn Shore Acres residents will notice a major roadway improvement project is complete. Above, Cedar Island Drive.
–Photos courtesy Brick Township BRICK – The annual tree lighting featured some help from Santa to spread Christmas and holiday cheer, but also to help flip the switch on the tree outside town hall. The annual event was well attended by residents, including the mayor and council, and featured singing from the Brick High School chorus.
By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – A large project to reconstruct roads in the Shore Acres section around Mandalay Road is essentially complete. It took Lucas Construction of Morganville about two weeks to mill, pave, replace some curbs and install bicycle-safe sewer grates in a neighborhood off Mandalay
New Fees For Mechanical Work
By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – How the township much charge homeowners for some work inspections, and which ones are required, was up for discussion at the recent township council meeting. Until recently, the use of an inspector to oversee certain types of mechanicals in a municipality was optional, but when one was used there was a specific fee schedule for the installation or replacement of certain kinds of equipment. Now the state of New Jersey re-
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quires that municipalities utilize a mechanical inspector for the planning, review, installation and replacement of heating and cooling equipment, such as water heaters and other mechanical equipment like refrigeration, air conditioning, ventilating apparatus, gas piping, heating systems or standby power generators, said Council President Paul Mummolo at the December 6 council meeting. “The requirement is now mandatory. Therefore a change in the fee (Fees - See Page 5)
Road. The roads include Meadow Point Drive, Cedar Island Drive, Cedar Island Court, South View Drive and South View Court. Lucas won the bid at $638,469. Competing bids for the job came in as high as $1.1 million. The road work was part of the 2015 capital budget.
A DAY THAT WILL LIVE IN INFAMY
By Judy Smestad-Nunn OCEAN COUNTY – A local WWII veteran was honored, and was also a guest speaker during a ceremony held on the 75th Anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Lakewood resident, Jim DiPiazza, 91, who served in the Pacific theater during the war, was presented with a proclamation by Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari that called the December 7, 1941 attack “a defining moment in the history of the United States.” During a two-wave, two-hour
attack on Pearl Harbor by Japanese warplanes, which began at 7:55 a.m. on a Sunday, over 2,400 people were killed, another 1,000 were wounded, 21 American ships were sunk or damaged, and 300 airplanes were damaged or destroyed, most of which were still on the ground. Nearly half of the casualties were on the naval battleship USS Arizona, which was hit four times by Japanese bombers and eventually sank. The next day, President Franklin D. Roosevelt declared war on Japan.
Before introducing DiPiazza, Head Reference Librarian Elizabeth Cronin said that “commemoration requires remembrance,” and that many who were there during the attack are “fading from living memory.” A group called Pearl Harbor Survivors Society officially disbanded in December 2011 since there too few survivors left to keep the organization running, Cronin said. The Society transferred their assets to the nonprofit Pacific (Veteran - See Page 4)
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Histor ic Pa rk s to f u nd educat ional programs focused on the attack and the lasting effects it had on the United States’ growth, development and military, she said. Accordi ng to the US Depar t ment of Veterans Affai rs st atistics, only 620,000 of the 16 million Americans who ser ved in W W II were alive in 2016. On average, 372 WWII veterans die every day. DiPiazza told about two dozen audience members gathered in the Wheeler Room of the Toms River Library that he was ju st 17 when he joi ned t he Marine Cor ps after hearing about a medal of honor recipient, WWII hero John Basilone. “I forgot about the war until now, I never talked about the war to my four kids,” said DiPiazza, who was accompanied to the ceremony by his wife of 67 years, Mary, and by his daughter and son-in-law. In the early days of the war, he was
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one 200 who took a radio code operator test; only 20 passed, including DiPiazza. As a radio operator, DiPiazza worked behind the lines, spending time in the Philippines, Iwo Jima, Guam and China. “We communicated with spy planes to find out where the Japanese were, from Hawaii to the Marshall Islands,” said DiPiazza, who served in the Marine Corps for nearly four years, most of it overseas. He said his memory is starting to fade, but he recalled the full names of his three buddies who all served together. One audience member asked what he and his fellow Marines thought about G e ne r a l D ou g l a s M a cA r t hu r, who played a prominent role in the Pacific theater during the war. “We didn’t like him; he was a hero to other people but not to the Marine Corps,” DiPiazza said. Toms River Reference Librarian Panchapagesan “Bud” Bharathan knows DiPiazza from his Lakewood neighborhood and suggested him as a speaker for the Pearl Harbor ceremony. “What happened to him is personal, he’s a unique person,” said Bharathan. “We should honor all the veterans,” he added. T he Ocean Cou nt y Librar y has a database on Pearl Harbor that can be accessed from any computer by using a library card, Cronin said. Access Video on Demand contains over 350 video seg ments related to Pearl Harbor, including documentaries from A&E, The History Channel and much more. For mor e i n for m at ion , v i sit theoceancountylibrary.org/researchinfo.
Register Ready For NJ Residents With Disabilities
NEW JERSEY – “Register Ready – New Jersey’s Special Needs Registry for Disasters” allows New Jersey residents with disabilities or access and functional needs and their families, friends, caregivers and associates an opportunity to provide information to emergency response agencies so emergency responders can better plan to serve them in a disaster or other emergency. The information collected is confidential and will not be available to the public. The information will be held securely and only used for emergency response and planning. For registry assistance, dial 211, toll-free, and an operator will assist with registration.
Annual Menorah Lighting
BRICK – Brick Township will host its annual Menorah lighting on December 27 from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. at the Municipal Building, 401 Chambers Bridge Rd. The Township will join the congregation of Temple Beth Or to welcome Hanukkah at the Annual Menorah Lighting celebration.
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schedule is now required,” Mummolo said before the council unanimously passed the new fee ordinance. The revenue generated by the new fee would be less than present revenue. But until now, 75 percent of the Fire Code sub fee for this type of permit has been paid to the Bureau of Fire Safety based on a shared service agreement for the fire inspection services, he said. A fire inspection would no longer be required for this type of work, nor would a building inspection, Mummolo said. “The lower workload should offset the decrease in revenue created by the regulation,” he said. “The council does not want to repeatedly make the changes to the fee ordinance and has asked all divisions in Land Use to review their fee schedules and purpose and post any necessary changes.” There are some fees that went down, particularly the engineering fee inspection and applications for solar arrays that used to be about $1,000 for permits for a normal-sized array, which would now be about $175, said Mayor John G. Ducey. The new ordinance details the fee structure: for example, the minimum
The Brick Times, December 17, 2016, Page 5 plumbing subcode fee is $150; installation of a hot water heater for new construction is now $125, or $150 for a replacement; the connection fee for public water or public sewer is $150 to $200; and many more fees are listed in the new ordinance. In other news, Ducey said that the Army Corps of Engineers opened the bids for the planned beach and dune replenishment project, and the lowest bid came in from a New Jersey Company. “They’re scheduled to start the project in March and we are hopefully going to be going first, between Brick and Mantoloking,” the mayor said. “ So it’s good news, they did get bids in...and the New Jersey company was the lowest, so hopefully that’s the one that’s going to be awarded,” Ducey said. According to Steve Rochette from the Army Corps of Engineers Public Affairs Office, the bid opening was on November 18 and the three bids were Weeks Marine Inc. $128,820,433; Great La kes D redge a nd Dock Compa ny, $151,861,106; and Manson Construction Company, $178,416,600. In a November 23 email, Rochette said they hoped to be awarding a contract within the next several weeks. The next council meeting will be December 20 at 7 p.m.
Telephone Assistance NEW JERSEY – The telephone assistance program provides a discount on the monthly bill. Eligibility is determined based on income or participation in other assistance programs. In general, if one participates in any of the following prog rams one also may qualify for telephone assistance: Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Temporary Assistance to Needy Families/Work First New Jersey (TANF), General Assistance, Lifeline Utility Credit /Tenants Lifeline Assist ance, Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP/ H E A P), Me d ic a id , Fe d e r a l P u bl ic Housing Assistance, National School Lunch Program. Telephone assistance is available if one is a qualified residential telephone customer. Each telephone company a nd /or ea ch prog r a m ha s d if fe re nt el ig ibi l it y r e q u i r e me nt s , d i f fe r e nt benefits available and different restric-
tions. Some programs have restrictions on the optional services available to participants. The following list of telephone service providers participate in Lifeline Assistance and Link Up programs in New Jersey: Verizon NJ customers should call NJSHARES at 888-337-3339 for more information. CenturyLink/United Telephone Company of New Jersey customers should call 800-201-4099 or visit centurylink. com/Pages/Support/LifeLine. Customers of Warwick Valley Telephone Company should call 800-9527642. Tracfone customers should call 800977-3768 or visit safelink.com. Nexus customers should call 877-8709222 or email CustomerFeedback@ REACHOUTMOBILE.COM. Virgin Mobile customers should call 888898-4888, or visit assurancewireless.com. Information is available in English and Spanish.
Township No Longer Accepting “E-Waste”
BRICK – Due to changing market conditions, the Township of Brick is joining surrounding municipalities in no longer offering curbside collection of E-Waste or accepting E-Waste at the Township Recycling Center. E-Waste is made up of electronic devices such as televisions, radios, computers, mobile phones and other electronic devices.
The elimination of E-Waste collection was necessitated by the rising costs to dispose of electronic items. At one time, the township generated revenue through E-Waste collection. Over recent years, the service began costing the township money. Residents may still dispose of E-Waste at the Ocean County Recycling Center, 691 New Hampshire Ave. in Lakewood.
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Editorial Give Volunteering A Chance A lot of people want to make their community a better place to live, but few know how to go about doing it. The dilemma is an easy one to solve. If you want to make your community a better place to live, volunteer for something. Anything. Just give your time. As much as elected officials matter, there may be no group of citizens who have an impact on a community more than its volunteers. Whether it’s in public or civic life, for nonprofit groups or the township, in many ways volunteers make the world go ‘round. These are people who give up their own time for others. These are folks who give of themselves so others may enjoy their lives just a little more. They clean up roads and help in hospitals; they work with local children and run group fundraisers; they sit on township committees and work with the elderly; and on and on and on. Volunteers deserve great praise for what they give to the community, helping a number of causes and groups, which in turn help out friends and neighbors in
ways big and small. Probably the best-known volunteers are the area’s volunteer first aid squads and fire departments. And that is where the pluses of volunteerism, and the negatives of declining volunteers in the area, are best shown. Towns throughout the area are experiencing an unusual problem: As their population grows by leaps and bounds, the number of people willing to volunteer for local first aid squads and fire departments has diminished. Not only has this trend caused problems for communities trying to provide the best emergency services possible, it has also cost towns money as they move toward professional services. While this trend is expected, it’s too bad. Volunteers have always made for a better, closer community. If you have some time to give, even just a few hours a week or on weekends, we urge you to consider giving some of that time to a local civic group, charitable organization or emergency service squad. You, and your neighbors, will be glad you did.
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Letters To The Editor Cop Killer Must Be Returned
Arctic Drilling Too Risky
With the recent death of Cuban dictator Fidel Castro, there has never been a bet ter t i me for the Un ited St ates gover nment to demand the return of convicted cop k il le r JoA n ne Che simard. For t y-th ree years after she executed a New Jersey State Trooper in cold blood, Chesi ma rd remains free, a “guest” of C u b a’s t o t a l it a r i a n regime. President Obama, while clai m i ng he wa nted to improve relations with Cuba, has made no effort to jail Chesimard. I now cal l on P re sident-elect Donald Trump to insist that any further nor m al i z at ion of relat ions bet ween ou r t wo nat ion s mu st h i nge on Chesimard’s immediate return. I n M ay 1973 C he sima rd , the f i rst woma n to ever make the FBI’s Most wanted ter ror ists list, shot Trooper Werner Foerster in the head on the cold pavement of the New Jersey Turnpike. After escaping from prison in 1979, she surfaced in Cuba, where she is hailed as a revolutionary hero. The message from law enforcement and from all law-abiding citizens is clear: no more talks with Cuba until Chesimard is brought home in chains. Joseph H. Vicari Ocean County Freeholder
As Chairman of the Ocean County Sierra Club, I am constantly amazed by the interest of so many of my fellow Ocean County residents (many of whom have visited there) understand the importance of protecting Alaska and the Arctic. Thus, they have reason to celebrate. The Department of the Interior has agreed to keep the Arctic Ocean out of the latest 5 Year Plan for offshore drilling. President Obama has listened to the call of Arctic communities, scientists, and the large major it y of Americans, including Ocean County residents, who recognize that Arctic drilling is too risky and too dirty to allow. The Arctic is a unique and special place. But it is also ground zero for the devastating impacts of climate change, warming at twice the rate of the rest of the world. Sea ice is declining, permafrost is melting, and coastlines are eroding. Entire Alaskan communities are being required to leave their homes and relocate because of the melting permafrost. In order to avoid further exacerbating these problems Arctic Ocean oil must remain right where it is. Building on the environmental work that has been done over the past year, excluding the Arctic Ocean from oil and gas leasing moves our nation
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closer to a clean energy future that will safeguard our climate and our coastal communities. Let us hope that the incoming Tr ump Administration understands the importance of protecting this special place. A. Gregory Auriemma Ocean Sierra Club Chair
Work To Produce Better Schools, Lower Taxes Privatization is no cure for the inadequacies of our educational system. It is incredible that the pursuit of knowledge is so often the center of such stupidity! Teaching is a labor intensive industry, and it is one of the most basic obligations we owe our children. I am running for governor and I would fundamentally restructure our school system to comply with the straightforward mandate in New Jersey’s state constitution, to provide every child a thorough and efficient education. Common sense suggests we could best do that with a broad, statewide source of revenue and a centralized administration. Parental involvement is essential but it should be at the school level, in classrooms, with teachers and principals. We can save a lot of money by abolishing the hundreds of local districts and making schools work for kids. My disdain for ‘home rule’ depends on whether that term refers to the 12 percent who vote in school elections or putting people like George Norcross in control. Either way, I will work to produce better schools and lower taxes without concern for preserving sacred cows or political precedent. Since we k now more now than in years past, we should expand f ree public education to include pre-K and college (or an alternative like trade school). Computer technology may be used to help students learn, by bringing
the collected wisdom and knowledge of humanity to them or facilitating skill development, but using a tool is not an end in itself. Kids cannot learn when they are hungry or sick or threatened by violence so all our schools must provide for the essential needs of all children. Education is an investment in our future, which breeds returns for national security, economic prosperity and scientific advances. Enlightened k nowledge can also help make life more rewarding while at this stage of technological development, ignorance is very dangerous because humanity has reached a point at which we can destroy ourselves and extinguish all life on this planet, either by accident or design. I would address educators worried over the impact of restructuring by putting them in charge of most details, but I will not be put off this idea because it scares some people. They should be frightened of the billions of dollars we waste and the lives that are ruined every time we fail to educate a child. Lisa McCormick Dem. Candidate for Governor
Thanks For 2016 Americans for Prosperity understands that real change starts with reaching out to our fellow citizens and having meaningf ul conversations with them on issues that matter to their lives. We’re proud of all of our volunteers and citizen-activists who made this possible and everything our state chapter has accomplished so far in 2016. We look forward to growing our ranks and making an even greater impact in advancing economic freedom in 2017. State Director Erica Jedynak Americans for Prosperity
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Spotlight On Government Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials
From The Desk Of The Brick Mayor
Mayor John Ducey BRICK – With the holiday shopping season here, I would like to remind you about the Buy In Brick P roper t y Ta x Rewa rd s Program. This program gives Brick Township’s residents and taxpayers the opportunity to earn credits towards their property tax bill by shopping locally at
participating merchants. The program is free for residents and taxpayers to join. Buy In Brick was started in October 2014. One component of my 100 Day Plan from when I was elected Mayor was to implement a program that would give residents the ability to earn credits towards their property taxes. We researched towns that were running a similar program and joined with a private financial institution to create Buy
Still Time To “Buy In Brick”
In Brick. The program for cardholders is simple – use your card at a participating business and you earn a rebate that is applied to your third quarter property taxes. That is all you have to do. Buy In Brick cards are free. All you have to do is get one and register it. There are currently three dozen businesses in Brick Township in the Buy In Brick Program. They include restaurants, home services, retail shops, auto-
motive repairs, health and wellness services and more. The most recent business to join the program was the Brick Buffalo Wild Wings in the Riverwalk shopping center. For a full list of participating businesses, visit the Township website at www.bricktownship.net and click on the Buy In Brick tab. Since the program started, Buy In Brick cardholders have spent over $1.1 million dollars at participating businesses and have collec-
tively earned over $83,000 in property tax credits. When I talk to residents about Buy In Brick, many people have asked me what the town gets from this program? The municipal gover nment doesn’t get anything from this program. This program was started to help businesses and taxpayers – businesses get more customers and taxpayers ear n credits. The amount we collect is the same; the only change is that for cardholders, the
credits they earn are paid for by participating businesses. So this holiday season, I encourage all Buy In Brick Cardholders to visit their favorite participating stores and restaurants for their shopping needs. By joining Buy In Brick, they are giving you the opportunity to reduce how much of your property taxes you are responsible for. This holiday season, show them your appreciation by shopping at those businesses.
From The Desk Of Congressman Tom MacArthur: MacArthur Applauds Passage of Nation’s Defense Bill
Congressman Tom MacArthur WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman MacArthur applauded the final passage
of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017. “Our nation’s defense bill will provide the tools our war-fighters need to protect the freedom of American citizens and defend ou r nat ional i nterest s, while also preserving the
future of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and the tens of thousands of jobs in South Jersey that depend on it,” said MacArthur. “The NDAA boosts base funding to close the readiness gap, rebuild our military and ensure we honor the service of our troops and their families
by giving them the full pay raise they have earned. This legislation is vitally important to our troops and their families, and both Democrats and Republicans were involved in negotiations to ensure passage in the House and Senate. This is the type of compromise we need
more of in Washington and I urge the President to sign this immediately.” MacArthur secured three provisions in the NDAA to study the feasibility of an East Coast missile defense system and prevent a base realignment and closure through 2017. Additionally,
as an adoptive father to two of his three children, his focus on military families yielded an inclusion to allow couples serving in the military to take leave immediately following the adoption of a child, similar to the leave available after childbirth.
Macarthur Announces District Wide Lottery For 58th Presidential Inauguration
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Tom MacArthur announced that his office will be conducting a district-wide lottery for tickets to attend the 58th
Presidential Inauguration on January 20. “ For mor e t h a n 20 0 years, American citizens have witnessed the Inauguration ceremonies of
the President and Vice President of the United States,” said MacArthur. “From the first Inauguration of George Washington to today, millions have
gathered to witness the historical ceremony that demonstrates continuity of leadership and unity nationwide. My office has received dozens of requests
for tickets and I am happy to share this historic event with as many constituents as possible through a ticket lottery.” To enter, district residents
should go to bit.ly/2gFUxio and fill out the entry form. Due to volume, requests cannot be accepted by phone. The lottery will close on January 13.
Freeholders Support Proposed Law To Protect Domestic Violence Victims
OCEAN COUNTY – Noting the staggering statistics of cases of domestic violence, Ocean County officials formally gave their support to proposed legislation that would offer additional help to protect victims of domestic violence. “Domestic violence knows no boundaries,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director John P. Kelly, Director of Law and Public Safety. “It doesn’t care how much money you make, what your gender, race, religion or nationality is or where you live. Domestic violence is in every community and affects
everyone.” In an effort to provide additional protection for victims of domestic violence, the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders today passed a resolution supporting legislation sponsored by state Assemblyman Ronald S. Dancer that establishes a four-year pilot program in Ocean County to electronically monitor domestic violence offenders. Ocean County Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari recently brought the matter before the Board recommending it give its support to the bill (A315).
“The victims of domestic violence have been abused mentally and physically,” Vicari said. “It’s important to do all we can to strengthen laws and implement new programs that will heighten safety for the victims. They need to not only feel safe but be safe.” The legislation creates a pilot program that applies to defendants convicted of contempt of a domestic violence restraining order. When such a defendant is released, the court may order electronic monitoring as a condition of release. Tampering with, removing or vandalizing
the device will be a third degree crime which carries a three to five year prison sentence and a fine up to $15,000. Assemblyman Dancer of the 12th Legislative District has said that while the technology exists, no other states currently electronically monitor people convicted of domestic violence or who violate restraining orders. He said the bill has the potential to make New Jersey a leader in using technology to protect people from being re-victimized. The Freeholders sent the supporting resolution to Gov. Chris
Christie and legislators in the 9th, 10th, 12th and 30th state Legislative Districts. “In the United States, an average of 20 people are physically abused by intimate partners every minute,” Director Kelly said. “That equates to more than 10 million abuse victims
annually. “Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph Coronato and his staff work diligently to make certain those committing this heinous crime are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” Kelly said. “This legislation is another way to help the victims.”
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Winners In Congressional App Challenge Announced POINT PLEASANT – U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (NJ-04) announced the winners of the Fourth Congressional District’s 2016 Congressional App Challenge (CAC), a competition for U.S. students across the nation. “The App Challenge encourages school students to become active in STEM fields, computer science and programming by creating and exhibiting their software applications,” said Smith. “This challenge is an important step to inspire creativity, career skills and teamwork, which can help participating students to be poised for high-tech jobs of the future.” The winning students are from Communications High School in Wall Township. Their app, called “RecoLecture,” allows teachers to record and securely share lectures with students who have been invited and enrolled in the teacher’s class, retaining full copyright and ownership of the recordings. The winners’ prize is a $400 credit for Amazon Web Service to be split among the four students. The winning students are: Connor Bruneau, of Spring Lake, Kevin Dixson, of Manasquan, Steven Topper, of Oakhurst (Ocean Township) and Armando LaMastra, of Holmdel. Additionally, four students from Point Pleasant Borough High School in Point Pleasant Boro will receive Honorable Mentions for their app, “Point Pleasant School District Application.” The app is a way for students and parents to be updated on a multitude of information related to the school. This includes school announcements, lunch information, grades, safety and many other features. Students that received Honorable Mentions are all
from Point Pleasant Boro: Jane DeRensis, Jake Ippolito, Haley Hanrahan and Devin Moeller. They will each receive congressional certificates. The Challenge submission period closed November 2. Students competed as individuals or in teams of up to four. A panel of local judges reviewed all entries and selected one winner from the Fourth District, plus honorable mentions. The winning apps from across the country will be featured on a display in the Capitol building. The CAC was created in part to highlight how Science, Technology, Engineering and Math skills are essential for economic growth and innovation, and also because the U.S. has been falling behind on these fronts. STEM occupations are projected to grow by 17 percent between 2008 and 2018, compared to 9.8 percent growth for non-STEM occupations. According to some estimates, the U.S. may be short as many as three million high-skilled tech workers by 2018. “Urging young men and women to enter the STEM fields is critical to the future of our nation and necessary for the development of a 21st century, high-skilled workforce that can compete in today’s global economy,” Smith continued. “I thank the students and judges for participating in the competition, and congratulate the winners.” The Internet Education Foundation serves as the operational “sponsor” of the CAC. For more information, visit congressionalappchallenge.us/compete-2016/ submission-process-and-rules.
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$1 Million Donation Supports Comprehensive Health Care Program For Seniors
LAKEWOOD – Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus (MMCSC), an RWJBarnabas Health facility, held a naming rights ceremony on November 30 for the James and Sharon Maida Geriatrics Institute, a unique program that addresses the needs of the area’s growing senior population. James and Sharon Maida, of Newtown, Pa., donated $1 million toward the Institute’s creation, which will provide integrated inpatient and outpatient services to patients 65 and older. He is chairman of the hospital’s foundation and a member of its board of trustees. “The James and Sharon Maida Geriatrics Institute is the centerpiece of our plan to address the growing health care needs of our area’s older adults,” said Frank J. Vozos, MD, FACS, Executive Vice President, RWJBarnabas Health and Chief Executive, Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus. “This state-of-the-art program will enable older adults greater access to vital care – we are so grateful to the Maida’s for helping to make our vision a reality.” The only center of its kind in the region, the nearly 5,000 square-foot Institute will enhance MMCSC’s interdisciplinary approach to caring for the community’s rising senior population. The Institute is designed to provide quality-driven, safe, efficient and responsive health care services and education. “We are proud to make a gift that will have a profound impact on the health and wellbeing of area seniors,” said James Maida, President and CEO of Gaming Laboratories International, LLC. “As the senior population continues to rise across the nation and especially here in Ocean County, this specialized Institute is a critical step in ensuring that seniors have access to vital health care services.”
Located on the hospital’s third floor, the James and Sharon Maida Geriatrics Institute features clinical exam rooms, administrative offices, a conference space for transitions-in-care meetings and private space for caregivers and families. Patients and families will benefit from the convenience of having one location for a wide range of services: inpatient, outpatient and community aspects of geriatric medicine. Therapeutic services are also located on the same floor, to help aging patients transition from inpatient to outpatient care. These include physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech and hearing professionals. “Our mission in establishing the James and Sharon Maida Geriatrics Institute is to meet the many diverse needs and complex health issues of these patients and their families,” said Jessica L. Israel, MD, regional director, Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Monmouth Medical Center and MMCSC. “The Institute complements our existing programs and services, and furthers our vision of creating a destination for outstanding care with a focus on promoting better health for our aging patients.” According to 2015 data from the U.S. Census Bureau, nearly one in four Ocean County residents is 65 or older. And older adults generally require more health care services than younger people. In response, MMCSC has implemented a number of programs and services focusing on the older adult population. Introduced in 2014, the Geriatric Emergency Medicine (GEM) Unit was developed to create an atmosphere that addresses the complex needs of aging patients. And in 2015, MMCSC opened the Acute Care for Elders (ACE) Unit, a single-room inpatient unit exclusively for patients 65 and older that utilizes an interdisciplinary approach to collaboratively develop a patient-centered care plan.
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Brick Police Arrest Copper Piping Thief
BRICK – Officer Ryan Talty from the Selective Enforcement Team was patrolling the area of Walmart in an unmarked police vehicle on December 2. Officer Talty observed a white Ford Econoline van that matched the description of a vehicle that matched a “Be On The Lookout” alert that had been posted earlier at briefing. During the early morning hours of November 29, a white male was observed on video stealing copper piping from Brick Heating and Cooling at 465 Brick Blvd. On the video it shows the suspect arrive at 5:32 a.m. and the suspect cut the locks on storage trailers and loaded his white van with 10’ lengths of copper piping. The van then left the business by driving through the Truck Land parking lot and out the rear exit onto Jackson Avenue. The vans rear doors were open when the suspect left due to the long lengths of copper sticking out the rear. The van is described as a white full size with a round bubble window on the side. The copper was valued at over $500. Officer Talty observed the van exit Walmart onto Route 70 eastbound and then make a right onto Jack Martin Boulevard. While Of-
Chancel Choir Cantata And Christmas Concert Band
BRICK – St. Paul’s UMC Choral and Instrumental Ministries invite everyone to join them for this celebration of our Savior’s birth on December 20 and 21 at 7:30 p.m. St. Paul’s Christmas Concert Band will present its annual “Sounds of the Season.” This band is made up of church, high school, college, and community instrumentalists. All styles of carols, contemporary Christmas songs, and traditional Christmas instrumental music will be presented. St. Paul’s Chancel Choir will present “Christmas is Coming.” This musical is filled with new songs, beloved carols and a great message. All of the church choirs come together with narrators, a special DVD presentation, soloists and pageantry. St. Paul’s United Methodist Church is located at 714 Herbertsville Road.
Christmas Train Display WALL – The Garden State Central Model Railroad Club will host its Holiday Spectacular and Christmas Train Display at the InfoAge Science Center located at 2210 Marconi Road through December 18. Donations to Toys for Tots will also be accepted. Visit GardenStateCentral.com for tickets and additional information.
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Red Cross Holiday Giving Campaign
PRINCETON – Give something that means something this holiday season and help the American Red Cross bring hope to people in some of their darkest hours. Donations to the annual Red Cross Holiday Giving Campaign support someone who has lost everything in a disaster, a hospital patient who needs blood, or a military family facing an emergency. Every eight minutes, the American Red Cross brings help and hope to someone in need in this country. “Please help us continue to help those in need by making a fi nancial donation now during our annual Red Cross Holiday Giving Campaign,” said Ana Montero, regional CEO, American Red Cross New
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A $30 gift can provide hot meals for three people following a disaster, while a $50 donation can supply a full day of emergency shelter with urgently needed essentials, including three meals, two blankets, one cot, snacks and personal hygiene supplies for someone impacted by disaster. A financial contribution of $100 can educate families and vaccinate 100 children against measles and rubella—while a $500 gift can vaccinate an entire village. These are a few of the most popular items from the Red Cross Holiday Giving effort. In addition to the free electronic or greeting cards, donors who contribute more than $125 will receive a Red Cross thank you gift while supplies last.
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The Holiday Season Is Here – Don’t Bring The Flu With You
OCEAN COU NTY – “December 4 through 12 marks National Inf luenza Vaccination Week, and the Ocean County Health Department is reminding residents that it’s not too late for a f lu shot,” stated Ocean County Freeholder Deputy Director Gerry P. Little, Liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. “With the holidays upon us, family and friends are gathering for festivities and shopping for gifts; don’t bring the f lu with you. It takes about two weeks for the f lu shot to be fully effective, so plan ahead and get your f lu shot immediately.” Daniel Regenye, Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) Public Health Coordinator, said, “We know that receiving a f lu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself against the flu. Although Ocean County is currently experiencing low f lu activity, it is likely to increase in the next month as the New Jersey Department of Health has reported there is an increase of f lu activity in the northeast section of New Jersey. The Ocean County Health Department continues to offer the f lu shot and you can find dates, times and sites through February on our website at ochd.org.” The Ocean County Health Department offers these f lu tips: Get vaccinated. The best way to protect yourself and your family from the f lu is to get an annual f lu shot. It is the most effective method of prevention. Current indications show this season’s vaccine to be a good match to circulating strains. Remember that antiviral medications are a second-line defense against the f lu. If persons are experiencing fever, runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, cough, muscle aches and headaches, visit the
Grunin Center Wins Two New Jersey Stage Awards
TOMS RIVER – The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts received two New Jersey Stage Awards. This is the first year that the Grunin Center was nominated and subsequently won for these prestigious awards. The Grunin Center received gold for Best Place to See Live Dance Performances and bronze for Best Place to See Emerging Artists (pop/rock/country) “The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts is honored to have won these two New Jersey Stage Awards. We’re thrilled that our patrons cast their ballot for us, and help spread the word about the top-notch entertainment we provide in Ocean County,” said Jessica Zawerczuk, Marketing Coordinator for the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts. New Jersey Stage is a daily website and monthly digital magazine covering arts and entertainment throughout the Garden State. For more information on the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College, contact the Box Office at 732-2550500 or visit grunincenter.org.
doctor immediately, and take antivirals if prescribed; they can help persons recover quicker, and can prevent them from being hospitalized with f lu complications. Take everyday preventive actions to help stop the spread of germs. Cover coughs and sneezes, stay away from sick people, stay home when feeling sick, and
wash hands often. Va cci n at ion is re com me nde d for everyone 6 months and older. It is especially important for protecting those at high risk for serious complications, including: Young children Adults over the age of 650 Pregnant women
People with chronic medical conditions, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart disease, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, cancer, and morbid obesity People living with or caring for high risk individuals Visit the Ocean County Health Department website at ochd.org.
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BUSINESS PROFILE A $3 million investment in facilities, technology and healthcare programs have led to a brighter, more patient- centric rehabilitation and nursing facility in Brick Township. Willow Springs, located off Burnt Tavern Road, was purchased by Marquis Health Services in late 2014, and wo r k alm o st imm e diate ly began to make the facility a state-of-the-art option for patients and their families. Willow Springs specializes in cardiac rehabilitation, subacute rehabilitation and longterm nursing care. “Our cardiac rehab program is very focused”’ said Jennifer Hertzog, Vice President of Marketing for Willow Springs. “We offer seven day per week therapy services, on site consultative cardiology visits, dietary consultations and care rendered by ACLS (Advance Cardiac Life Support) trained nursing staff. The cardiac rehab program is being led by noted local cardiologist Dr. Todd Cohen of Shore Cardiology. Marquis’ multi-million dollar investment did not stop at equipment and renovations to the 148-bed facility. The company revamped the c enter ’s entire approach, including advanced training for staff. “We invest in the training of the staff, state-of-the-art equipment such as telemetr y monitoring, and have recruited recognized area physicians to oversee the programming as a whole,” said Hertzog. W hi l e c ar di ac r e hab i s a central par t of Willow Springs’ operation, an equal amount of attention is provided to patients recovering from a host of conditions, from surgical proce dures to pulmonary and neurologic disease. The goal is to put forth a plan for patients to assimilate back into their normal routines and activities and to their most optimal condition, Hertzog said. In addition to traditional
Willow Springs
Willow Springs is located at 1049 Burnt Tavern Road, Brick, NJ 08724. To reach the office call 732-840-3700.
medical equipment, Willow Springs has a Smart car in the building as well as common household appliances to help patients in the recovery process. “If you’ve had a debilitating stroke or health set
back and have functional gains to make to return to your prior status, regaining the ability to manage activities of daily living become priority,” Hertzog said. “Pro-
viding real-life oppor tunities to prepare for your return to home are things we fo cus on.” Joelle Stomiany, director of community relations for Willow Springs, said patients have access to a full kitchen as well as a washer-dr yer w h e r e t h ey c a n p r a c t i c e household chores. There are meetings rooms with couches to accommodate v i s i t s f r o m f a m i ly members, and Willow Springs even provides transportation for visitors if they cannot drive themselves to see their loved one. The renovation project added 15 private suites as well as an updated secured neighborhood wing for long -term patients who suffer from dementia and or memor y issues. Stomiany said it is often a difficult decision for families to decide to place a loved one in a nursing facility, but the ren-
ovation project focused on making Willow Springs seem more like home – as well as a place where family members know their loved one is being cared for in a welcoming and comfortable environment. “They’re making a big decision as is. What we know is that the environment and surroundings can make a big difference in a patient’s comfort and state of mind. Coming into Willow Springs, one of the things you quickly notice is that the renovations have put bright colors and offer a modern spin on the
environment. The space is warm, bright and open. There is a lot of space to come out of your room and make your way to the lounges and engage in activities with your family members.” For long-term care patients, there are daily activities, including entertainment, musical performances, pet therapy, games and educational programming, said Hertzog. “The folks residing at Willow Springs for long term care are also enjoying our investment in their home environment as well, as the renovation did not stop in our rehabilitation area or common spaces. Our long ter m c are neighbor hoods and units were also renovated from common space and lounge areas to resident rooms.” she said. Marquis, which is based in Brick, accepts Medicare, Medic aid and most major insurances at its Willow Springs facility. After the company purchased the facility, the goal was to improve “both the physical structure and amenities, and change the approach to care and service delivery at the center.” With the renovation complete, Willow Springs staff are excited to show prospective patients the new, stateof-the-art facility and their “ fresh approach” to rehab and long term care services. We couldn’t be more excited, Hertzog said. More information on Willow Springs can be found at willowspringsrehab.com or by calling 732-840-3700.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast
For the week of December 17-December 23
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (Mar 21-Apr. 19): Just get it over with. A nagging responsibility may have you looking for ways to get out of it but you’ll find the easiest solution is simply to do it. Don’t become too frustrated by mistakes as the experience provides a valuable lesson. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Show your support for the home team. Family or close friends may need a shoulder to lean on and you are just the one to fit the bill. The lights along the streets of romance will be all green in the week ahead. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don’t assume anything. Reality may be quite different from what you expect it to be so don’t act on preconceived notions and wait for cold hard facts. A past conflict may finally be resolved in the week ahead with a simple apology. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Don’t become alarmed or offended if you find that someone is employing your own methods as it may be nothing more than they just admire your style. Give a loved one the attention they deserve. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Get those creative juices flowing. You’ll gain the most satisfaction from activities that require imagination and an artistic flair. Resolve to follow your own agenda this week and don’t become embroiled in other people’s controversies. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You need not travel far to find answers. Problems can be easily solved if you aren’t too proud to ask friends or trusted advisors for their advice. Take time to weigh the options carefully when trying to make important decisions.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22.): It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Take advantage of your cheerful and generous nature by getting out and crossing a few items off of your holiday shopping list. Friends and loved ones will offer unwavering support for your latest endeavor. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): When opportunity knocks, you would be wise to open the door. Being overly skeptical could backfire if a lucrative offer comes your way. You may not win the lottery but you’ll have Lady Luck on your side when needed. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You’ve got nothing to worry about. Don’t be overly sensitive by what you may see as flaws in your appearance as these may well be the traits that attract others to you. Getting out of the house may help clear your head. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22- Jan. 19): Have a little faith. A trusted friend will come through for you in a pinch so don’t feel as if you are facing the world on your own. Ignore the urge to shake up your finances as the situation will eventually improve on its own. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20- Feb. 18): Slide into the driver’s seat. You’ll find that your leadership skills will be quite the asset when immersed into a group setting this week. There’s nothing wrong with using the influence of a powerful friend to achieve your ends. PISCES (Feb. 19- Mar. 20): A rolling stone gathers no moss. Avoid settling into safe routines that keep you moving in circles when the only way that you’ll make progress is through definitive action. You’ll never know what you can accomplish unless you try.
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Begin The Holiday Baking Season With A Batch Of Classic Cookies By Wolfgang Puck I love the holiday season. It’s not just the act ual holidays that I love, though I certainly look forward to and enjoy them. But I get excited in early December, and for a very good reason that stretches back to my childhood. My mother and grandmother began their holiday baking in early Decemb e r. B o t h of t h e m we r e e xc el le nt , professional-quality bakers, and from the earliest age I, the eldest child, was their number-one fan. Those two good, generous-hear ted women baked box after box of holiday cookies as the main Christmas gifts our family gave to other families, and there were many families i n ou r tow n that looked for wa rd to receiving them. But not as much as I enjoyed sampling them. Over the years, I’ve been happy to share several of my family’s holiday classics. But this time I’d like to offer, instead, an all-American recipe instead of those old Austrian favorites. Why? Because simple, old-fashioned treats are often those we look forward to the most at the holidays. Butter cookies cut out into festive shapes and covered i n si mple ici ng tinted with bright colors. Classic chocolate chip cookies and fudgy brownies. Oatmeal cookies studded with walnuts and raisins. They sound good, don’t they? So, how do you top them? Let me offer a classic recipe from my Spago restaurant files for one of the most basic, easy, all-American baked goods I know: classic peanut butter cookies. Peanut butter is a childhood staple that remains a favorite among adults, too. Combine it with some f lour, butter, sugar and eggs, and you get cookies that are a little bit crisp, a little bit chewy, and full of rich, earthy, nutty f lavor. As you’ll see, the recipe could n’t be simpler. It’s easy to do everything ahead of t i me, ref r igerate the balls of cook ie doug h, and ba ke them as you need them. You could even bake batches weeks in advance and pack them in layers between waxed paper in airtight tins. The recipe is also easy to vary to your tastes. Add currants or chocolate chips, if you want. Or press down thumbprints into each ball and f ill with your favorite preser ves for peanut-butter-and-jelly cookies. If you or a loved one has a peanut allergy, feel free to substitute another nut butter you can enjoy. No m a t t e r h ow yo u p r e p a r e t h i s all-A mer ican recipe, the result will make you feel like a happy child after just a single bite. That’s exactly how I feel whenever I taste one of my Austrian favorites during the holidays!
CLASSIC PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES Makes about 4 dozen cookies
2 cups (50 0 m L) plu s 1 t ablespoon all-purpose f lour 2 teaspoons baking soda 8 ounces (250 mL, 2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, at room temperature 1 cup (250 mL) granulated sugar 1 cup (250 mL) packed brown sugar 1 cup (250 mL) chunky or smooth peanut butter 2 large cage-free eggs 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) dried currants or small raisins (optional) Over a mixing bowl, sift together the f lour and baking soda. Set aside. Insert the paddle or beaters into an elect ric mixer. Put the butter in the mixer’s large bowl and beat at medium speed until softened. Add the granulated and brown sugars, raise the speed to high, and continue mixing until f luffy, stopping the machine as necessary to scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Add the peanut butter and beat until thoroughly combined, stopping as needed to scrape down the sides. Reduce the speed to medium and, one at a time, add the eggs. Reduce the speed to low, add the f lour-baking soda mixture, and beat just until incorporated. Remove the bowl f rom the mixer. Add the currants or raisins and, with the spatula, fold in the currants/raisins until evenly distributed. Scrape out the dough onto a sheet of plastic wrap, wrap completely, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight. Position the rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 F (175 C). Line one or two baking sheets with parchment paper. Remove the dough from the refrigerator. With clean hands, divide the dough into balls about the size of a walnut, weighing about 1 ounce (30 g) each, rolling them between your palms until even; you should have about 48. Place the balls on the baking sheets, about 2 inches (5 cm) apart, and refrigerate until ready to bake. Bake the cookies until they are slightly firm to the touch, 12 to 14 minutes, rotating the trays front to back about halfway through baking. Immediately use a wide metal spatula to transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool. If reusing the baking sheets, let them cool slightly before placing more dough balls on them. Once the cookies have cooled, store in airtight containers before serving.
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