2017-11-25 - The Brick Times

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By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – Due to budgetary constraints, the Board of Education has prioritized safety concerns in the district’s aging schools while deciding which repair or replacement projects to green light, officials said.

A mandate by the state Department of Education requires that each school district in the state file a Comprehensive Maintenance Plan by Nov. 15, which tells the DOE how the district is going to maintain its facilities, said Board of Education member and Facilities Committee Chair John Barton during the –Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn Nov. 2 meeting.

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By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – The Bayville Volunteer Fire Company hosted a tax discussion by Rep. Tom MacArthur (R-3rd), Secretary of the Treasury Steve Mnuchin, and Ivanka Trump on Nov. 13, but how did they get there? The event was invite only, but

who got the invites?

A spokeswoman with MacArthur’s office said that the White House chose the location and sent out the invites. Local and elected officials were allotted a number, and they chose who was on the guest list.

MacArthur referred to towns like Berkeley as “the

By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin and Ivanka Trump, advisor to the President, made a stop in Bayville on Nov. 13 to promote the tax bills that are currently moving through the House and Senate.

They spoke of general goals of the Republican tax plan in a discussion that was about an hour long. Rep. Tom MacArthur (R-3rd) hosted the two at an invitation-only talk at the Bayville Volunteer Fire Company.

“We need a simpler, fairer system for our country,” he said. It needs to go from a “highrate, high-loophole system to a low-rate, low-loophole system.”

He asked a rhetorical question to the (Tax - See Page 2)

heart and soul of this great state.”

At one point, when discussing how many senior citizens are in his district, he said the crowd was “a pretty good picture of what our district is all about.”

Gov. Chris Christie also said that this was the “heart (Why - See Page 4)

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–Photo by Chris Lundy Sgt. George Tyler McGibbon, shown here with the Toms River governing body, will be one of the Veterans Day parade Grand Marshals that was later cancelled.

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Veterans Day parade, which was scheduled to march through downtown Toms River , was called off on account of rain.

Certainly, soldiers who had seen combat and been deployed into hostile situations have dealt with worse than rain, but it was really more about the children coming out to the event, officials said.

Bob Larned, the chairman of the Toms River Township Veterans Commission, said that there were veterans ready to march. And

those who have trouble marching are transported on vehicles through the parade.

“There were a number of seniors who showed up. Some were ready to go regardless of the weather,” he said.

There were definitely people upset that the parade was cancelled. The issue really came back to the school system.

There were seven school bands scheduled to perform and about 1,000 children that were going to be bused over to see the parade, he said.

The health and safety of the kids was the most important thing “and (Parade - See Page 5)

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Tax: Continued From Page 1 audience, to see how many of them have lawyers working for them to find loopholes to get out of paying taxes.

MacArthur said that if a family makes less than $24,000, they won’t have to fill out a lot of forms, just one small card.

However, there is a lot of work still left to do.

The plans still have a lot of criticism, from both sides of the aisle.

He took this time to speak of his support on the House version of the bill, even though it is not everything he wanted.

“If I waited to vote ‘yes’ for a perfect bill, I’d never vote,” he said.

Mnuchin said he expected both the House and Senate versions to pass. After that, the lawmakers need to hammer out the strengths and weaknesses of both bills to get a consensus.

“The code has become so complex,” Ivanka Trump said. “Simplifications ultimately democratizes the tax code.”

How Families Will Be Affected Ivanka Trump touted the plan as one that helps middle class families, such as a move to increase the income that one can claim while still receiving a child credit.

Of note is the expansion of child tax credits and credits for non-child dependents, such as elderly family members living with you, she said.

The last time the tax code had a significant overhaul was 31 years ago, she said. Today, there are more people in two-income house-

holds, out of necessity.

“The world is very different today, and we need a tax code that reflects that,” she said.

“The credits that remain intact are the credits that help families.”

“I’m in a position that is far more fortunate than most,” Trump said. Child care is the single largest expense for half the country, geographically. “It’s not sustainable. Having more money in their pocket, parents will know how to spend it.”

The middle class would see a cut, Mnuchin said. However, those earning more than $1 million would see an increase.

“We ran hundreds of examples” of people of differing income levels, “to make sure people get real tax cuts,” he said.

How Businesses Will Be Affected Mnuchin said this administration’s goal is creating growth and bringing jobs back to America. There are too many loopholes that allow corporations to keep their income offshore. The tax code would incentivize bringing this money back home.

The plan is that providing cuts to businesses, from small businesses to corporations, would work its way down to the owners growing their companies and reinvesting in them, he said.

This would increase the gross domestic product and absorb the extra debt that’s in the bill.

Critics of the tax plan have noted $1.5 trillion in extra debt that the current plans would create.

MacArthur chose to ask one question from “Maryann in North Beach,” asking how the plan would affect a mom and pop shop.

Mnuchin said most small stores like that are called “pass-throughs” and there will be “the lowest rate on pass-throughs since the 1930s.”

Small businesses would be able to write off 100 percent of expenses.

“They do a lot better job with that money than the federal government,” he said. Several in the audience agreed out loud with him.

“When you think the future is bright, you hire more people,” MacArthur added.

Local Politicians Sound Off Berkeley Mayor Carmen Amato opened the event, welcoming the crowd and introducing the first speaker, Gov. Chris Christie.

“America can’t be a strong leader around the world without a strong economy at home,” Christie said.

After the event, Lacey Mayor Peter Curatolo, a Republican, said he supports the tax plan.

“When you incentivize business, and increase deductions, businesses will grow, people will keep more of what they earn and they will reinvest into their homes, local economies and family future,” he said.

“I think any time a member of the First Family, along with the United States Secretary of the Treasury, and our Congressman come to the local level and address residents from Lacey Township and the surrounding area, then that is emblematic that they care about us and they want to tell us about the work that they are doing and how their decisions and input with this tax plan in particular will benefit all of us moving forward,” he said.

Before the event started, Councilman James Byrnes, a Republican, hoped his questions

would be answered but they were not. He said his ward will be hit hard from the proposed tax plan.

There are a lot of people who have their second homes in the waterfront sections of his town, and they would see increases. “It will kill the boating industry, too.”

He said he was surprised that the tax plan carried with it an increase of $1.5 trillion in debt.

“There’s a huge debt we will never pay off,” he said.

Protesters At The Gate The event was by invitation only. Therefore, a majority of the audience was made up of Republican politicians, or their friends and families.

MacArthur, who has stood before angry crowds at town halls he’s held, had a different crowd here. He only read one question from an attendee.

One man tried to gain entrance, and when he was not on the list, yelled out “I want to be represented here! It’s not fair!”

Before being asked to leave, he yelled into the room “Are there any Democrats here? Raise your hand if you’re a Democrat.”

No one answered, but there was at least one. Marianne Clemente, the head of the Barnegat Democrats, had managed to secure a seat inside. At the end of the presentation, she spoke aloud that she wanted to ask a question. No questions were allowed from the public, and so she shouted out that the tax plan doesn’t help everyone.

A few dozen protesters were outside in the (Tax - See Page 4)

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Tax: Continued From Page 2 soggy weather holding signs. They were mostly from the New Jersey Organizing Project, an advocacy group that started after Superstorm Sandy to address issues there but have since branched out to other missions. They held signs asking MacArthur

Why: Continued From Page 1 of New Jersey...where people come to work and raise families.”

Antonio Nieves, president of the Bay-

to vote against the tax bill.

“More than 1 in 4 New Jersey residents would face a tax hike while the wealthiest catch the biggest break once the plan is fully implemented,” their literature stated.

Among the issues is SALT: the House’s plan to eliminate the ability to deduct state and local income taxes and sales taxes.

(The all-Republican Ocean County Free-

holders have also said they don’t want this eliminated.)

Another issue is that the House version of the bill eliminates the deduction for people who spend more than 10 percent of their income on health expenses. They were also protesting the removal of the House’s student loan deduction, the deduction on losses from disasters, and the deduction

for teachers buying supplies out of pocket.

There was another protester standing in the parking lot handing out documents from the LaRouche Political Action Committee attacking F.B.I. Director Robert Mueller, showing a picture of Mueller side by side with the burning Twin Towers after the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, and urging people to go online to find out more.

ville Volunteer Fire Company, said the Mayor’s off ice contacted him to see if the hall was available. “After that, everything fell into place.”

The company was very excited to host these players on the national and inter-

national stages, he said.

The Bayville Fire Company f lag was part of the backdrop behind the guest speakers, in full view of the cameras that would broadcast that image worldwide.

Sheriff Michael Mastronardy said the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department had their bomb-sniffing dogs patrolling the building, and were supporting efforts headed by Berkeley’s Chief Karin DiMichele.

A Brief Introduction to Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) By: Olivia Santamaria, DPT, Whiting Location Physical Therapist

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The term “Soft tissue” refers to the fascia (connective tissue), muscles, tendons, and ligaments that make up the body. Injuries to these areas are a common cause of pain and dysfunction that causes patients to seek the assistance of a physical or occupational therapist. There are a variety of techniques used to treat these conditions, including exercise, modalities, and manual therapies.

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When soft tissue injuries occur, the natural processes of the body lay down new cells to heal the injury. These cells are often laid down in a disorganized pattern and they can bind to the underlying tissues, ultimately restricting the mobility of these structures. Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization involves the use of tools to mobilize the soft tissue structures of the body. These tools come in many shapes and sizes, and are made of a variety of materials, such as stainless steel, plastic, jade, (Reinold & Religioso) and ceramic. While the tools may differ in shape and material, they share the common purpose of assisting the clinician with mobilizing the injured soft tissue in order to reduce adhesions (scar tissue), increase blood flow to the injured area, and encourage healing of the damaged tissue.

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Parade: Continued From Page 1 we couldn’t ask them to sit out in the rain for an hour,” he said.

The school involvement is why the parade was held on a Monday rather than on Saturday, which was actually Veterans Day, he added.

They can provide the busing on a Monday easier than on a Saturday.

“It makes a big difference, having the children there,” he said. Hopefully, it’s a learning experience for them.

Sadly, if the school doesn’t send children, there aren’t too many people who will turn

District:

Continued From Page 1 Barton said the Facilities Committee had just met, and they had their budget for next year’s projects with priorities in place.

He said the committee was waiting for a summarized energy audit report to see if there is any direction the district has to take in the future to advance the interiors of the buildings and at the same time have some savings in energy costs.

Due to a recent solar panel fire at Emma Havens Young Elementary School, a plan must be coordinated to turn off the electricity there in order to do the necessary repair work, Barton said.

All the power must be turned off, so no one can be in the school, he said. “To shut down a school is a little bit difficult, but it’s going to be done.”

Bid documents for door projects at the high schools and Veterans Memorial Middle School are complete and doors have been ordered but it is a “long term issue,” Barton said, with some of the work planned for over the Easter break and completed during the summer.

The following doors would be replaced: BMHS: First floor: 2 gym to hallway; trainer room to gym; 4 dining hallway.

Second Floor: 2 library VMMS: 5 hallway to exterior BTHS: 1library to hallway; 3 cafeteria to hallway; 1 kitchen to hallway; 6 auditorium to hallway The lowest bid of $21,000 has been submitted to fix a lintel issue at Lake Riviera Middle School, Barton said. A lintel is a horizontal structural beam, similar to rafters, and there are rust marks streaking the outside walls where the lintels are located.

“We need to do some damage inspections requiring that holes be cut in side walls,” Barton said. “They need to be inspected so we’re taking this avenue to make sure that everything’s safe.”

The district is faced with three air conditioning units that are “kaput,” Barton said. A unit at VMMS has been down for over a year, and air conditioning units are needed at Veterans Elementary School and on top of the auditorium at Brick High School.

Some of the elementary schools in the district have bubbling paint on metal stairwells and other structures, which need to be inspected for safety, Barton said.

He said a real estate appraiser would be putting together two plans for the site of the former Laurelton School, located at the intersection of

The Brick Times, November 25, 2017, Page 5 out for the parade, said Mike Schaffer, commander of the American Legion Post 129.

“If we knew that 10,000 people would be out there, it would’ve been handled differently,” he said.

Both Schaffer and Larned said that the township and the governing body has been very good to the veterans community.

The date of the New Jersey Education Association’s convention was changed so that it wound up close to Veterans Day, Mayor Thomas Kelaher said. This made it harder to coordinate the date. Schools had an entire week off, since the Thursday and Friday that was off for the teachers’ convention

fell right after the Tuesday that was off for election day.

“It’s not the best idea because it’s a weekday.

The weekend would be less traffic,” Kelaher said.

The township tried to have a smaller event inside in response to the rain, he said. He wound up hosting a group of JROTC students.

Toms River Superintendent David Healy said the district was not involved in the organization of the parade, but that the students and teachers are very active participants.

“It’s something we all look forward to every year,” he said.

There’s an educational value to the students

participating in the parade. They learn about the sacrifices that veterans made and learn to appreciate their service, he said. In the past, veterans have asked him about why the school doesn’t close on Veterans Day. When he explained that the children take part in the parade and learn about veterans, they appreciate it more.

“It’s the best way to celebrate (Veterans Day) because they actively participate, rather than sit home on a holiday,” he said.

Veterans Day will be on a Sunday next year, so the parade will likely be on Monday the 12th in 2018, he said. After 2018, Nov. 11 will fall on weekdays until 2023 (because of a leap year).

Princeton Ave. and Route 88, which has been vacant since 2008.

The lot contains the school and a district supply warehouse. One of the plans would be for a complete sale of the property, and a second appraisal would be for a split property, Barton said.

While no decision has been made by the school administration, future facilities goals would be centered on continuing with “green” initiatives, Barton said.

“It is a good goal for the students to achieve, and also worthwhile plan to save the planet and the future of our children’s lives,” Barton said.

During the meeting, acting Superintendent Dennis Filippone recognized Lanes Mill Elementary School for earning a bronze award from Sustainable Jersey for Schools, which is a certification program for NJ public schools.

“Every school is developing programs to teach students about the importance of conserving

energy, conserving the environment and improving the world we live in,” Filippone said.

“There are different statuses that you reach when you get into that program. Only about 40 school districts in NJ have reached this status,” he said.

In 2016, Lake Riviera Middle School was the first in the district to earn the bronze award from Sustainable Jersey for Schools.

The next Board of Education meeting will be on Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. at Brick High School.

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Opinions & Commentary E ditorial Tax Discussion Wasn’t Discussed With Public There was a tax discussion held in Berkeley Township on Nov. 13, between Rep. Tom MacArthur (R-3rd), Secretary of the Treasury St eve M nuch i n , a nd Ivanka Trump.

The event was a great oppor tunity for local residents to hear more about the thought processes behind the GOP’s tax plan. However, they really didn’t hear our thought processes.

As guests filed into the building, they were asked to fill out a card if they had any questions. However, only one question from the public was asked, about how the tax plan would affect small businesses.

This is a great question, but there were probably a lot more great ques-

t ion s t hat d id n’t get asked.

T h is was a mostly Republican crowd. It w a s n’t l i ke M a cA rthur’s town hall a few months ago where the public ripped into him. In Berkeley, there were local mayors and elected officials in the f ront rows, and they had questions, too. And t he que st ion s wou ld have been asked in a respectable way. The crowd, who had arrived as early as 8:30 a.m. for a 10:30 a.m. hour-long event, did not have a chance to really express themselves. They really deserved to have had their voices heard.

The discussion should have gone two ways.

Otherwise, it’s a lecture.

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Letters To The Editor Support Needed For The Capital To The Coast Trail

Fifteen years ago an idea was born to create a multipurpose trail that would traverse the state from the beautiful beachfront of Manasquan to Trenton, our state capital. The first section of the proposed trail would go through Manasquan, Wall Township, Howell Township, Jackson Township, Freehold Township, Millstone, Roosevelt and Upper Freehold. This concept was presented to the mayors of the communities, the Monmouth County Freeholders, planning board members, town administrators and other interested parties. After much discussion, the 46 members at the original meeting all agreed that this concept was worth investigation.

The goal established at this meeting was to create a recreational greenway to link our towns to existing open spaces and parkland in partnership with State, County and local governments, conservation and community groups. The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders, the Monmouth County Parks Commission, the Monmouth County Planning Board and the communities the trail would go through passed resolutions in support of the trail.

The trail starts on the beautiful Manasquan oceanfront beach and moves on to Wall Township by Orchard Park, with a bypass to the Municipal Complex and

sports complex at Wall.

The bike, walk, or jog through to have higher medical bills Letters To The Editor trail continues on through Allenwood, by the State owned Spring Meadow Golf Course, into Allaire State Park, which is one of the most beautiful historic state parks with historic Allaire Village. The trail continues on to Howell Township passing the athletic complex in Howell through heavily forested lands leading to the Manasquan Reservoir. The Reservoir contains woods and wetlands, a five-mile multipurpose trail around the Reservoir, fishing and boating areas, a visitor’s center and an Environmental Center. This multiple purpose trail, which is part of the Capital to the Coast Trail, accommodates thousands of bikers, joggers, walkers and equestrians every year.

The trail then moves on to Freehold Township where it passes through Turkey Swamp Park, a County park.

Here you will find boating activities and the Turkey Swamp Park Family Campground. From there the trail heads to Millstone where one will pass through beautiful farmlands. A future spur is in the planning stages to the Monmouth Battlegrounds Park. The trail then moves on to Perrineville Lake Park where one can enjoy the beautiful lake and countryside. From Perrineville Lake Park the trail moves on to the historic town of Roosevelt where you may visit the Roosevelt’s Little White House, a State Historic site built in 1932. Onward to the 6,300Assunpink Water Management Area where you may

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untouched wilderness. From there you will bike on to the Assunpink State Wildlife Management Area.

This trail will then go into Mercer County and on to Trenton, our State Capital.

This trail, when completed, will be the second longest multiple purpose trail in the state of New Jersey. The trail will go through seven Monmouth County municipalities, many community parks, three county parks, one state park and two state wildlife management areas.

The planned route will have approximately 85 percent off-road trails in Monmouth County. Since the conception of the trail, seven communities in Monmouth and Mercer Counties have received over $3.5 million for the construction of this trail.

During the fifteen years since the concept of a multipurpose trail was born, we have gone through normal procedures to obtain financial support for the trail either through direct financial support or to receive funding through grants for construction of the trail.

H o w e v e r, w e w e r e n o t successful. Therefore, we are asking the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders for financial support and to apply for state and federal grants to complete the trail.

When the trail is completed, it will be the most beautiful multipurpose trail in New Jersey. It will be a quality-of-life amenity that is meaningful for all ages.

It will provide intrinsic environmental, aesthetic and recreational benefits to our citizens and to our cities and towns for many generations to come.

Fred E. Lockenmeyer, Facilitator Friends of the Capital to the Coast Trail Manasquan

Why Do I Vote Republican?

I am wondering why I vote for Republicans for Congress.

I have been retired for 30 years and I do itemize my deductions on my 1040. Now I and all seniors that itemize stand to lose the state, local and now medical deductions.

We seniors are more likely

even after coverage of some

by Medicare.

Now this is the main reason for my tirade. Why doesn’t congress reduce the increased taxation on our Social Security benefits? Former Democrat Senator Bradley’s vote increased that tax from 35 percent to 85 percent and after his term was over he left New Jersey, because even he could not afford the taxes to live here?

Did you seniors forget that little item?

I contacted Congressman MacArthur and his office listened to my lament, but on the other hand Congressman Chris Smith, also Republican, did not want to listen because I was not in his legislative district.

So much for taxation with representation!

Bill McPhail Toms River

A Letter For Congressman MacArthur I am contacting you because you have been an enabler of the horrendous gun killing that is going on in our country.

You are a definite friend of the NRA and hence have voted to allow assault weapons to be sold to the public as well as repealing Obama’s law of background checks for mentally ill people to purchase guns. Because of this, so many innocent people have died. You have their blood on your hands, so I know the NRA is certainly more important to you than the lives of these innocents.

About this new “tax cut.”

You are among the rich that this tax plan greatly benefits.

As for us, the middle class, we do not benefit. It is like giving us a dollar discount while the rich get a one million dollar tax break. Also, I thought you Republicans were “fiscally conservative.” Where is the money going to come from to enable this “tax cut” to go through? I greatly fear that it will be funded by future cuts to Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security.

I, for one, and many others will remember where you stand and will vote accordingly in the future.

Rosemary Doherty Berkeley

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TOWNSHIP OF BRICK NOTICE Please take notice that the Board of Fire Commissioners of Fire District No. 1, Township of Brick, County of Ocean, State of New Jersey, at a special meeting scheduled for Monday, November 27, 2017, to be held between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., or longer if necessary, at Pioneer Hose Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, 312 Drum Point Road, Brick, New Jersey, shall determine whether it shall raise funds for portable radio replacement in an amount not to exceed two hundred ten thousand dollars ($210,000.00), reserve for future apparatus procurement in an amount not to exceed two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000.00), apron renovation (Station 21) in an amount not to exceed one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00), Joint Board capital projects (radio infrastructure replacement) in an amount not to exceed eighty-five thousand dollars ($85,000.00), hose replacement in an amount not to exceed twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00), SCBA bottle replacement in an amount not to exceed seventeen thousand dollars ($17,000.00), air drop down lines (Station 22) in an amount not to exceed twelve thousand dollars ($12,000.00), LED light replacement 2121 in an amount not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) and radio room renovation (Station 21) in an amount not to exceed four thousand dollars ($4,000.00) and, at said meeting, the legal voters shall determine, by election ballot, the amounts to be raised for the above projects pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-84. The amounts determined to be raised at said time and place shall be included in the next annual budget of the Fire District under the section for capital appropriations.

Formal action may be taken.

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TREATING CHRONIC DRY EYE

“Dry eye” occurs when eyes don’t produce enough tears or do not make the right kind of tears. When treating this problem, it’s important to know that tears are composed of three layers. The “oily” layer on the outside of the tear film makes the tear surface smooth and keeps tears from drying up too quickly. The middle “watery” layer cleans the eye, while the “mucous” layer on the inside of the tear film helps spread the watery layer over the eye’s surface. Because over-the-counter “artificial” tears come in different formulations of oil, water, and mucus, they might not work in all cases. If so, prescription eye drops work by helping the eyes make more of their own tears.

Nearly five million Americans age 50 and older have clinically significant dry eye syndrome, and dry eyes affect nearly twice as many women as men. Surprisingly, watery eyes also can be a symptom of dry eye syndrome. This is because dryness on the eye’s surface sometimes will over-stimulate production of the watery component of your tears as a protective mechanism. To schedule an appointment, please call SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES, P.A., at 732-349-5622.

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EDWARD P. SLOWINSKI, CLERK Board of Fire Commissioners Fire District No. 1 Township of Brick

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Mustangs Band Wins Championship

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BRICK – Brick Memorial High School Marching Mustangs Band won the Group Four Open Atlantic Coast Championships for the third year in a row on Nov. 5. They got first place out of 10 bands in their group with their highest score ever of 98.25/100, which was also the highest score out of all eight competition groups. The Marching Mustangs also won four captions:

Best Visual, Best Auxiliary, Best Music, and Best Brass. The band has also won the championships in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2016, and 2016. They also won the Chapter Championships, the greater New Jersey-New York area, and the Tournament of Bands New Jersey State Championships. Their 2017 show was called “Bloom,” and the band is under the direction of Andrew Penrod.

Brick Friends Meeting & Luncheon BRICK – Friends of the Brick branch of the Ocean County Library will hold a meeting and luncheon 11 a.m.-noon Dec. 6 at the library, 301 Chambers Bridge Road.

Reservations are required at theoceancountylibrary.org.

Dragons Juried Show

BRICK – The Brick Marching Dragons will have their winter juried craft show 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

Dec. 9 at Brick Township High School, 346 Chambers Bridge Road.

Hand-Crafted items, a 50/50 drawing, bake table, concessions and also photos with Santa will be available.

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products that are made are given to various organizations.

Call before attending, as the schedule may change.

For more information, call 732-255-6616.

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LAKEWOOD – The Crochet Club at Calvary Lighthouse meets 10 a.m. every Wednesday in Building C. The church is located at 133 E. County Line Road.

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BRICK – “Drop in green screen holiday photo shoot” will take place at the Brick branch of the Ocean County Library will take place from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Nov. 29.

The library is located at 301 Chambers Bridge Road.

Green screens let participants pick any background for a photo. Take a holiday photo or just have fun. Families and individuals are welcome.

Registration is required at theoceancountylibrary.org.

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Ronnie Spector’s Best Christmas Ever

LAKEWOOD – The Strand presents Ronnie Spector’s Best Christmas Ever, 8 p.m.

Nov. 30.

Ronnie Spector is one of those artists: the embodiment of the heart, soul, and passion of female rock and roll in the 60s. To this day, no one has ever surpassed Ronnie’s powerful trademark vocals, or her gutsy attitude.

Beginning in ‘63, Ronnie recorded a long

string of classic pop hits: powerful, poignant teen anthems like “Walking in the Rain,” “Do I Love You,” “Baby I Love You,” “The Best Part of Breaking Up,” and “I Can Hear Music.”

Tickets range from $37-$75.

For tickets or more information, call 732367-7789 or visit strand.org.

Strand Center For the Arts is located at 400 Clifton Ave.

Snapbacks & Beards LAKEWOOD – The Lakewood Police Department wrapped up another month. October was filled with many Halloween activities as well as another successful Breast Cancer Awareness Fund Drive. From Oct. 1 through 31, officers were permitted to purchase and wear special Breast Cancer awareness hats.

Proceeds from the purchase of the hats will be donated to a local Breast Cancer Awareness

Center in the near future.

In November, things got a little “hairy” around the LPD. In an unprecedented move, Chief Gregory Meyer authorized officers to participate in “No Shave November.” Officers who wish to participate must pay $1 per day in order to grow their facial locks. All proceeds will be donated to a local charity dealing with men’s health.

Victorian Christmas

BAY HEAD – A Victorian Christmas will be held Fridays and Saturdays, Nov. 18 through Dec. 17 from 1 to 4 pm. at the Loveland

Homestead Museum, 1643 Bay Ave. The event is sponsored by the Bay Head Historical Society.

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Brick Teen Signs With U Of Vermont

–Photo courtesy Red Bank Catholic Front (L-R): Katie Rice (Rumson), Rose Caverly (Brick), Blaise Panzini (Spring Lake), Kristen Pezzulo (Manalapan), Hayley Moore (Marlboro), Lily Salcedo (Little Silver). Back (L-R): Carly Friend (Colts Neck), Alexandra Cucich (Aberdeen), Taylor Lane (Tinton Falls), Gabrielle Cianco (Marlboro), Nicolette DiPrisco (Aberdeen), Allison Tomaino (Monmouth Beach).

RED BANK – Twelve Red Bank Catholic student-athletes signed National Letters of Intent to continue their athletic careers at the college level.

Brick resident Rose Caverly, who plays basketball, signed with the University of Vermont.

Signing for gymnastics were Alexandra Cucich with the University of New Hampshire and Nicolette DiPrisco with Northern Illinois University. Three women’s Casey basketball players signing were Caverly, Ka-

tie Rice with Lehigh University, and Hayley Moore with Binghamton University.

For softball, Taylor Lane signed with Syracuse University, Gabrielle Ciancio with Seton Hall University and Allison Tomaino with Bryant University.

Signing for Lacrosse were Kristen Pezzullo with University of Louisville and Lily Salcedo with Lehigh University. Carly Friend signed with Lehigh University for track and Blaise Panzini signed with the United States Military Academy for baseball.

New Year’s Eve Party BRICK – Brick Elks Lodge 2151 will hold a New Year’s Eve party 8 p.m. Dec. 31 to 1 a.m. Jan 1.

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Lacey Man Charged In Road Rage

By Jennifer Peacock BRICK – Police arrested 29-year-old Lanoka Harbor man for a road rage incident that occurred Nov. 7.

The man, Michael Patrick O’Hare, was found in the Peter Place/Donald Street area of Brick. Police arrested and processed him, and he was transported to Ocean County Jail.

He wa s cha rged w it h agg r avated assault and leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident. He also had an outstanding warrant from Bloomfield Municipal Court.

The arrest stemmed from an incident on Nov. 7, when Brick Police responded to 55 Brick Blvd. for a hit and run that involved pedestrian Earl Creveling, 43.

Creveling told police he was involved in a road rage incident with O’Hare, who was operat i ng a n older model Volvo while traveling on Old Hooper Avenue. After the road rage incident, both vehicles pulled into Bay Harbor Plaza where an altercation took place.

W hile Creveling was at tempting to get O’Ha re’s license plate nu mber, O’Hare accelerated toward Creveling, striking him, causing him to hit the windshield and land on the pavement.

O’Ha re f led. Creveli ng was subse quently transpor ted to Jersey Shore Medical Center where he was treated for internal injuries.

Detective Brad Frank of the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Off ice and Ptl. Jay Lampiasi of the Brick Police Traff ic Safet y Unit inter viewed O’Hare regarding his involvement in the incident.

The accident is being investigated by Ptl. Lampiasi of the Brick Township Police Department Traffic Safety Unit and Detective Brad Frank of the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office.

Anyone with more information regarding this incident can contact Ptl. Jay Lampiasi of the Brick Police at 732-262-1141. Additional charges are pending further investigation.

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EDWARD A. VESPI –Photo courtesy Lakewood Police Department Officers Jose Marrero, Sal Reyes, Eric Vega and David Mercado joined many others as part of the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management to go to Puerto LAKEWOOD – Four Lakewood Officers have joined hundreds of others in the effort to help those who have been affected by Hurricane Maria.

The powerful Category 4 storm, with winds of 150 mph, made direct landfall on Sept. 20. As a result, many of the 3.4 million Americans have been without, electricity, water, food, limited communication capabilities and suffered catastrophic personal loss.

On Nov. 7, Officers Jose Marrero, Sal Reyes, Eric Vega and David Mercado joined many others as part of the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management. These officers will be assisting local Puerto Rican law enforcement agencies with traffic control and issuing food and supplies to those in need over the next two weeks. Lakewood Police Department is extremely proud to be a part of this effort and wish all of the officers a safe return.

Expansion Of Career Fire Department

LAKEWOOD – The Lakewood Board of Fire Commissioners is excited to announce that Lakewood Fire District No. 1 is in the process of adding four career firefighters to the Lakewood Fire Department and promoting three fire officers from within the Department. The goal is to have the additional firefighters and officers in place shortly after the New Year, increasing the number of career personnel from twelve to sixteen. At that time each crew or platoon will be comprised of three firefighters and one fire officer. In addition, beginning Nov. 19, the career firefighters will respond as a complete Fire Firefighting Unit from Station 74 which is located at 735 Cedar Bridge Ave. The realignment of working hours, addition of four personnel and the reduction of overtime has allowed the Fire Department to move forward without additional costs to taxpayers. Some additional benefits as a result of these changes are as follows: Enhance the provision of fire protection and fire suppression to the community.

Comply with provisions of the Incident Command System and provide proper supervision on the emergency scene.

Allow the firefighting crew to operate as an intact team thereby providing for improved safety of citizens as well as emergency personnel.

Provide for immediate access to major fire routes.

Provide for a quick response to emergency incidents considering the traffic patterns in the Township.

Proximity to Life Hazards - Senior Residences,

Lakewood Airport, Industrial areas, etc.

Proactive response to current as well as future development.

It is important to mention the Fire District has added seven volunteer firefighters this year to their active volunteer firefighting force of 78 members.

Furthermore, recruitment of volunteer firefighters and fire-police remains ongoing and the Lakewood Fire District Board of Fire Commissioners, along with Lakewood Fire Department Fire Chief Mike D’Elia, continue to seek individuals who have a desire to serve the Lakewood Community in one of these capacities. Individuals interested in becoming firefighters or fire-police are encouraged to visit the Fire District Website at lakewoodfd.org and submit the requested information expressing their interest through the “Join the Lakewood Fire Department” link.

The Fire Commissioners and Administrative Staff, along with District Professionals, have worked tirelessly to address fire service needs so as to efficiently and effectively maximize fire protection within the community. This has been accomplished within the fiscal constraints of the taxpayers. The Lakewood Board of Fire Commissioners will continue to address the changing needs of the community and its expanding population and development. In closing, the electorate at the Nov. 7, General Election, affirmatively voted for Denise Gregory to fill the three-year term as Fire Commissioner. The Board of Fire Commissioners look forward to working with Commissioner-Elect Gregory.

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There are 11 million deaf or hard of hearing Americans who cannot rely on traditional sound-oriented smoke detectors and therefore are at a disadvantage.

Decreased hearing can limit a person’s ability to take quick action and escape during a fire emergency.

Those with hearing loss need to take extra precautions to protect themselves from the hazards of home fire. This includes being aware of the availability of flashing and/or vibrating smoke alarms and having an effective escape plan in place.

Have the proper alerting system: Smoke detectors are not doing their job if you cannot hear them. Consider the following statistics: 20 percent of home fires occur between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., yet these fires account for more than half of all home fire deaths. Something to keep in mind: most smoke detectors produce a relatively high frequency (3000 kHz) sound. Recent studies have revealed that this frequency is not particularly effective in waking up children, heavy sleepers, those taking sleeping pills or other medication and those who have had too much to drink. In addition, high frequency alarms are almost completely ineffective in alerting people with high frequency hearing loss, accounting for about 90 percent of people with hearing loss and all deaf people. Install a flashing or vibrating smoke alarm on every level of your home. Test all smoke alarms

monthly and change the batteries at least once a year.

People with hearing loss are at greater risk from night time fires because their hearing instruments are typically out of their ears when sleeping. Not all alerting devices meet every need but some do come close. The ideal device would not only sound an alarm but also flash a light and vibrate the bed. This would alert the three most important senses simultaneously.

There are a great number of smoke detectors designed specifically for those with a hearing impairment. Light-tone HL bedside fire alarm and clock alerts you by sounding a loud low frequency and vibrating the bed. The combination of the low frequency alarm sounding and the bed shaking wakes even heavy sleepers. Silent call makes great alerting systems that work with more than just smoke detectors.

Plan your escape: An important tip is not to isolate yourself. Inform family members, the building manager or a neighbor of your fire safety plan and practice it with them. Contact your local fire department on a non-emergency phone number and explain your special needs. They can help with your escape plan, perform a home inspection and offer suggestions about smoke alarm placement. They can also keep your information on file.

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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Seven Life-Saving Reasons You Should Eat Cauliflower

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. I was eating dinner with Sam and having home-made chicken soup with a slice of Sourdough bread and melted butter. It was simple and delicious. We ate silently.

Towards the end of the meal, he says to me, “We always eat our soup and bread silently because we are mentally calculating how to time the last bite so it’s perfect.”

LOL! So true. We usually chatter during meals, and tell funny stories, but when soup and bread hit the table, it all goes to silence. I like to time my last bite so it’s soup (to wash down the bread).

Regardless, about this home-made chicken soup…that’s what I really want to talk about. Tonight we made it differently with peas instead of celery (because you need something green) and with red onions instead of white ones. We used shredded cauliflower instead of rice, that was the biggest and most pleasant surprise because I didn’t think it would actually work.

You can buy shredded cauliflower now in bags, in the produce department of your grocery store. Someone should have bagged this stuff decades ago!

Anyway, the cauliflower holds up remarkably well, even days later. It’s acts just like rice except with cauliflower you get the most incredible health benefits. It’s a crucifer, like it’s green cousins broccoli and Brussels sprouts, so it has the same cancer-fighting properties. I want you to start cooking with cauliflower, here’s why: Cauliflower contains sulforaphanes, that’s the compound that gives it a funky sulfur smell. This compound has been isolated and studied. It clearly demonstrates

cancer-fighting promise, especially for breast, prostate and other reproductive cancers. This has been shown repeatedly, in both animal models and test tube studies.

Cauliflower contains antioxidants which neutralize free radicals. There are many, but among the more recognizable, we find quercetin, vitamin K, vitamin C, beta-carotene and kaempferol. That last one is incredible, it’s rarely talked about but kaempferol has evidence behind it to show that it can block VEGF production in your body and “suppress ovarian cancer cell metastasis in vitro” according to one research study. Another article suggests kaempferol could interact with estrogen receptors on the cell and slow growth of cancer!

Cauliflower protects your bones because it is a rich, natural source of vitamin K and C, as well as minerals like potassium, manganese and phosphorus.

Cauliflower gives you a low-carb alternative to digestible fiber so it will help you achieve regular bowel movements, while eliminating toxins stuck in the deep crevices of your gut. In fact, sulforaphanes and glucosinolates found in cauliflower fight Helicobacter pylori, and that fact alone should reduce your risk of colon cancer.

Cauliflower contains I3C (Indole 3 Carbinol) which helps metabolize estrogen into anti-cancer by-products and that’s good for both men and women. I3C has been studied for its role in cholesterol and triglyceride synthesis. If you’d like to get some of my recipes using cauliflower, sign up for my newsletter and I’ll email them to you.

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Dear Joel My problem is a serious one. For at least a few months I have discovered that my husband is driving drunk. It seems to be mostly at the end of the day but it could be throughout the day as well. I don’t know how to handle this and don’t want to get him into trouble.

Answer I see your problem exactly the other way around. By doing nothing you are getting him into trouble. He is a danger to every person on the road (and off the road). Lives are taken and others ruined by drunk drivers. If I were you I would demand that he give you his car keys and driver’s license. That is just the beginning. At that point I would contact an attorney who deals specifically with alcoholism and drug addiction.

If he refuses to go, which may very well be the case, I suggest that you go without him. In the meanwhile get him a driver, drive him yourself or keep him home. I would suggest a bicycle but he is a danger on the road even then if drunk.

Do not let this man drive sober as at this point he is likely to return to his old ways. This entire country is counting on you...Writing to me is a great start but you have a lot of hard work ahead of you.

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Do Not Double Up On Fever Medication– Overdose A Serious Risk

OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County Freeholder Deputy Director Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health, said the flu is reaching epidemic proportions in the state and our county. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urges all individuals who think they are developing symptoms of the flu to reach out to their physicians so they may be able to be treated with antiviral medication to lessen the extent and length of illness from the flu. Early symptoms include sudden onset of fever, cough, muscle aches and headaches. It is important that people begin to take the antiviral medication within the first 48 hours of symptoms.

Daniel Regenye, Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) Public Health Coordinator, said that many people with the flu or flu symptoms turn to over-the-counter medicines to reduce fever and other symptoms of the flu. Regenye added, “There are many medications available for relief of their symptoms and the choice of what to buy and use can be confusing. Many of these contain acetaminophen, such as Tylenol, either alone or in combination with other medications. There is potential danger when one takes more than one acetaminophen-containing product, takes more than the recommended dose or consumes alcohol while taking this product. Overdosing on acetaminophen can lead to serious

liver injury – liver failure, liver transplant or even death.”

Regenye continued, “Consumers do need to be aware that there is a recommended daily limit of acetaminophen; dosage recommendations are displayed on the pill or liquid medication bottle. The OCHD encourages people to always read and follow the directions on the label of each medication, whether it is a prescription or over-the counter product. Make sure to double check that you are not ingesting two or more medications containing acetaminophen at the same time. When giving acetaminophen to small children (under 2 years old) parents must check with their healthcare provider for proper dosing instructions. Remember to never give a child an adult dose.”

The Ocean County Health Department encourages everyone to program the phone number of the New Jersey Poison Information and Education System (NJ PIES), 1-800-222-1222, into their cell, home or office phone, where you can get information and help immediately, seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Remember that every minute counts in emergencies.

The OCHD continues to offer flu clinics and you can find the schedule by visiting its website at www.ochd.org or calling 732341-9700, ext. 7515, or follow the Health Department on Twitter@OCpublichealth or like them on Facebook.

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A significant percentage of the motor vehicles that travel though our community are either uninsured or underinsured.

To protect against the harms and losses caused by uninsured or underinsured motorists, automobile insurance companies are obligated by law to provide uninsured motorist (UM) coverage to those motorists who purchase Standard policies. Although underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage is not mandatory, typically they are sold hand-in-hand with UM endorsements and are found in virtually all Standard automobile insurance policies in New Jersey.

As the name suggests, UM /UIM coverage is that element of an insured’s own policy of insurance under which he or his family may be compensated for injuries and losses suffered at the hands of an uninsured or underinsured motorist. This coverage also applies when you are injured as a passenger in someone else’s vehicle.

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Automobile insurance is mandatory in New Jersey. And although the failure to carry automobile insurance may be punishable by imprisonment many people deliberately do not carry insurance or do not realize that their insurance policy has expired or been cancelled.

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Call 732-477-9498. (t/n) Furnished Home - To share in Holiday City. $630/month plus 1/2 all utilities. Private bedroom and bathroom. Female preferred.

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Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot.

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Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) WE BUY USED CARS - Any condition, any make, any year. We also specialize in buying Classic Porshe, Mercedes and Jaguar running or not, DEAD OR ALIVE. 609-598-3622. (t/n) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-abrac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc.

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Items For Sale Help Wanted 14’ Pace Craft Fiberglass Boat & Yacht Club Trailer - Two Minn Kota electric trolling motors, two fish finders, four pole holders, two cushions, one battery, life vests. $1750 or B/O. 732-849-5028. (t/n) Brand New Adjustable Platform Bed - Never used, $700 or best offer.

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Help Wanted Full Time CMA/CHHA - The Pines at Whiting is looking for experienced CMA/CHHA to work Full Time in our Clinic in our Independent Living area. Hours for the position are 2-10, Monday – Friday. Candidates must have BOTH an active CHHA and CMA License in the State of NJ Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org (52) Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n) NOW HIRING - Responsible & dedicated candidates for positions working with individuals w/special needs. New group home opening in Manchester! Openings in West Long Branch, Jackson, Brick & Manchester. Direct Support Professional ($12/ hr). Various FT & PT shifts as well as substitute positions available. Apply online alternativesinc.org. Change Lives. Build Futures. EOE. (t/n) Part Time Food Service - We have an immediate need for Part Time Waitstaff/Servers AM and PM shifts available, Dietary Aides, PT Dishwashers. We are a well established retirement/healthcare community located in Whiting. We offer competitive pay. Under the direction of great Food Service leadership team, you will be working in an environment where you get the support and training needed to grow in your culinary career. The Pines offers an open door policy and Senior Leadership is always available and visible to our employees every day. Rate of pay starts at $9.00/hr.

Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org (52) The Goddard School on Route 70 in Toms River - Is hiring for multiple full time and part time positions! We provide a warm, loving environment for children ages from 6 weeks to 6 years. We are looking for fun, energetic teachers. Must be available Monday through Friday, between the hours of 6:30am-6pm. Looking to hire immediately. Salary based on experience. Benefits include Paid time off, 401K, and paid lunch on Fridays.

To learn more about our available positions or to set up an interview call 732-363-5530 or email your resume to dtomsriver2nj2@goddardschools.com.

Laundromat Attendant - For PT/ FT Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863.

(1) Registered Nurse – The Pines at Whiting is looking for two compassionate RN’s to provide care to residents in our skilled nursing/rehab community. Minimum 1-2 years experience required as well as experience with EMR. One RN 7-3 (22.50 hours a week e/o), and one RN 3-11 (16 hours a week e/o w/e).

For immediate consideration apply to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org (52) PT Weekend CNA/CHHA - The Pines at Whiting is looking for experienced CNA’s/CHHA’s to provide excellence in care to our residents on our Assisted Living Unit and Skilled Nursing units.

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Special senior discounts. Reasonable, affordable, insured. References. Low winter rates. License #13VH3846900. 732-899-4470 or 732-814-4851. Thank you.

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Brick Township Has Safe Exchange Zone

BRICK – The Township of Brick and the Brick Township Police Department created a Safe Exchange Zone at the Municipal Building to provide residents with a place to complete online transactions and custody exchange.

The Safe Exchange Zone is located in the rear of the Brick Township Municipal Building to the west of the entrance to the Police Department, 401 Chambers Bridge Road.

“We are excited to provide this invaluable service to the resident of Brick Township.

There has been a sharp increase in people using social media and the internet to sell and buy goods. The Safe Exchange Zone was

created to provide anyone who is tentative or concerned about buying or selling goods with a safe place to complete their transactions,” said Mayor Ducey. “We certainly encourage anyone who has concerns to err on the side of caution and safety and use the Safe Exchange Zone.”

The Safe Exchange Zone consists of two clearly marked parking spots. The area is free for anyone to use, well-lit and under 24-hour a day surveillance.

The Brick Township Police Department offers the following tips for anyone planning on using the Safe Exchange Zone:

Let a friend or family member know about the exchange meeting.

Know who you are dealing with. Look into the seller’s background, either through a consumer protection agency such as the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs or through online feedback if you are shopping on a website like eBay or Amazon.

Get a phone number and physical mailing address.

Try to complete all transactions during daylight hours (if possible).

Never invite strangers to your home or agree to meet at their home

Do not agree to a transaction if the other party refuses to complete the exchange in the designated Safe Exchange Zone.

Police Department or Township employees will not act as a witness or be part of these transactions. Remember to bring a cell phone in case of an emergency.

“The Safe Exchange Zone is another example of Chief Riccio and our Police Department keeping their fingers on the pulse of the community. As more people sell things on the internet, there will be more opportunities for people looking to take advantage. This Zone will reduce that risk,” said Mayor Ducey.

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Unity In Lakewood Contest Announced

LAKEWOOD – The Lakewood Board of Education has announced its “Unity in Lakewood” ar t contest, which is open to all Lakewood students in grades 6 through 12.

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Students will be tasked with drawing a logo representing how people of all cultures, races, and religions can live together in unity.

Students will be placed in one of two categories: Middle School (Grades 6 through 8) or High School (Grades 9 through 12).

First Place in each category will receive $100 and their logo will be displayed on the Scoop Outdoor’s digital billboard, which is located on Cedar Bridge and Hurley avenues. Second Place in each category will receive $50.

Judges are Sen. Bob Singer, Mayor Ray Coles, Boa rd President Moshe Bender, Superintendent Laura A. Winters, Super visor of Fine Ar ts Kevin Walters, Alejandra Morales, La Voz Latina, NAACP President Fred Rush, and Rabbi Aaron Kotler, BMG. Students with the winning logos will be honored at the Dec. 12 Board of Education meeting.

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business PROFILE Modern Propane: Make The Switch And Feel The Difference

By Michael Vandenberg Most of us don’t really shop around when we need more propane. We go to the big store or the side of a gas station, get the tank filled or pick out a replacement, pay the fee, and head home to fire up the grill.

The problem with that scenario, says Doug Fleischer of Modern Propane, is you’re getting ripped off. But thanks to their expansion down to Toms River, they’ve got you and the rest of New Jersey covered.

Although their Toms River location opened its doors in December 2015, Modern Propane has been around for decades up in Lodi. Originally opened as Modern Traveler in 1969 by Doug’s father, they started in the RV and camper business, before making the transition to propane-centric in the early nineties. They’ve kept their focus on the smaller, refillable tanks that may be a smaller part of the propane market, “but as a result we’re able to do that very well,” said Doug. Since that transition, Modern Propane has continuously thrived. Doug’s been involved in the family business his whole life and dove in fulltime after college. He’s now the Vice President and Director of Operations, although his father is still involved to some degree. “I just call myself ‘the boss’s kid,’” he joked. With

the opening of the Toms River location, Modern Propane was now able to deliver anywhere in the state of New Jersey. “So anyone that calls in or orders online can buy and, from any of the two stores, we can get it to that person.”

This has enabled Modern Propane to be the go-to place for gas grills and barbeque accessories statewide. They cater to anyone from your average homeow n e r l o o k i n g to get cooking in his or her backyard, to the contractor looking to install a huge stone-mounted outdoor grill. In the wintertime, when grilling slows down a bit, they’ve also got you covered for your outdoor heating needs, like the outdoor heaters at restaurants or space heaters at construction sites. Again, delivery saves time for these restaurateurs and contractors.

Although they specialize in lots of products, grills are a hot commodity at Modern Propane. They sell a large variety of medium- to high-end names ranging from $199 up to over $2,000 or even $3,000 for a truly top of the line, all-inclusive product. Doug says though

that their bread and butter is your average $400-$900 cart-mounted barbeque, the kind that’s a staple in every suburban backyard.

With so much variety, it can be hard for the customer to choose. Luckily, Modern Propane’s employees know their stuff and can help you find the perfect grill without breaking the bank. “We’re not set up in a sales sort of way to try to upsell everyone and put them into the most expensive grill they can possibly afford,” explained Doug. They’ll show you what

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For $24.95, they’ll deliver that 20 pound tank to your house. By pound, it’s still cheaper than the Open 7 Days other guys, and the conveA Week nience is priceless. They don’t just deliver 20 pound example, an option for some tanks either: they’ll bring you grills is an additional rotisserie any tank up to 100 pounds and system. That’s great if you love it’ll still be, pound for pound, to cook that way, but if you cheaper than the competition. never used that feature on your It’s time to stop wasting monlast grill, “we’d rather you save ey; check out Toms River’s that money for more propane Modern Propane today. Here’s or beer,” for that summer BBQ more of an incentive: go to their party.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of november 25 - december 1

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Watch your step in the upcoming week. You may be tempted to push back if you feel your freedoms have been infringed upon. Avoid making major decisions or purchases as you may be misled by false information.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Kind and sympathetic people may help you reach long term goals, but might not be good advisors for finances. The second half of the week ahead will be better than the first half for decision making and major purchases.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): In the upcoming week handle extra tasks and responsibilities with good grace. With a holiday on the calendar you might be treated like a “go-fer” or end up at someone’s beck and call. Make the best of it.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): As this week unfolds you may realize that family connections make up the fabric of your life. Despite some irritations you may be made aware that loved ones help you weave all the little details of life into a viable whole.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Patience will prop you up. Take your time about starting something new. Put your powerful business ideas and financial plans on the back burner until mid-week. You are too focused on work to enjoy a social outing.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Hit refresh. The familiar way of doing things may need a revision so that you can continue to thrive and grow in the future. In the week to come your energy levels may ebb and flow, so you must not take on new duties.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): If you push too hard for too long something might break down.

There may be a tendency to put your own wants and needs ahead of those of others. Relax, be considerate and recharge your energies in the week ahead.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Remain attentive. Duck and get out of the way if a ladder is falling and threatens to hit you in the head. However, as the week unfolds, find ways to integrate your belief system into creative or financially stabilizing activities.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): When the outcome of a game is certain, everyone wants to call it quits. Dissatisfaction with your routines might disrupt the week ahead. You could be tempted to stir up excitement with someone who is true blue.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Fortify your boundaries but keep a door propped open. Family dinners and restful hours sure to be on your schedule in the week ahead but you may be restless unless you have something physical to do.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Dig in and do it right the first time. Small details that have previously escaped your notice can come to your attention as this week unfolds. Don’t make impulsive purchases but do focus on things of long term value.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Find opportunities for quiet introspection in the week ahead. Your nerves might be on edge and you may react badly if someone pushes your buttons. Some time on your own might help you retain your equilibrium.

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Wolfgang Puck’s Kitchen Transform A Popular Autumn Veggie Into An Elegant First Course For Thanksgiving

By Wolfgang Puck

Cauliflower is the new Brussels sprout.

Or maybe it’s the new kale. Whatever the latest vegetable trends may be where you happen to live, it’s a fairly safe bet that you’re beginning to see more of this ivory-hued member of the Brassica family - which also includes cabbages and broccoli - among the first-course and side-dish offerings on top restaurant menus.

With its pale color and relatively mild flavor that combines pleasing hints of nuttiness, sweetness and bitterness, cauliflower really is a sort of blank canvas that invites creativity. I’ve seen it separated into florets and either caramelized or battered and deep-fried; roasted whole or sliced into steaks and grilled; separated into florets that were tossed with cheese sauce for a cauliflower gratin, or riced and pan-fried to make cauliflower hash browns; or pureed for a light and delicate alternative to mashed potatoes.

So, as you make your menu plans for Thanksgiving, I hope you’ll find a way to include cauliflower on your family table.

To help inspire you, I’d like to share one of my favorite recipes for creamy cauliflower soup as a first course option.

Keeping cauliflower’s gentle flavor in mind, I begin making the soup with a classic aromatic base of yellow onion and garlic, which I saute for several minutes to reduce their harshness when raw and develop their natural sweetness. I then add the sliced-up raw cauliflower and patiently cook it over very low heat, covered; it’s an hour-long process that enhances the vegetable’s flavor and turns it absolutely tender.

Then, into the pot goes chicken stock (you can substitute vegetable stock if you want a vegetarian version) along with a little heavy cream (substitute your favorite unsweetened nut milk for a vegan version), chopped tomato, a little cumin, a hint of sugar and some fresh herbs, all of which help develop an extra subtle dimension of flavor as the ingredients simmer together.

Though the entire cooking process will take you about an hour and a half from start to finish, much of that is devoted to sauteing and simmering that call for minimal involvement by you, so you’ll be free to work on other elements of the meal.

Or you could even make the soup a day ahead, let it cool to room temperature, and then refrigerate it in a covered container overnight. Before serving time, gently reheat the soup, thinning it if necessary with a little extra stock.

I hope this recipe solves another key

piece of your Thanksgiving menu puzzle.

Maybe your guests will even remark on how innovative and exciting your firstcourse is!

CREAMY CAULIFLOWER SOUP Makes about 3 quarts (3 l), 8 to 12 servings 2 large heads cauliflower, about 5 pounds (2.5 kg) total weight, trimmed and rinsed 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup (60 mL) extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving 1 large yellow onion, peeled, trimmed, and sliced 3 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped Kosher salt 1 medium tomato, brief ly dipped in boiling water to loosen the peel, cooled in ice water, and then peeled, seeded, and diced 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin Pinch of sugar Freshly ground white pepper 1 bay leaf 2 or 3 sprigs fresh thyme 2 quarts (2 L) good-quality canned chicken stock or vegetable stock 1 cup (250 mL) heavy cream Chopped fresh chives, for garnish With a sharp knife, cut the heads of cauliflower into thin slices. Set aside.

Put the butter and olive oil in a medium stockpot over low heat. When the butter has melted, add the onion and garlic and saute until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the cauliflower and stir to combine with the onion and garlic. Lightly season with salt, and cover the pot.

Continue cooking covered, stirring often, until the cauliflower is completely tender, almost mushy, about 1 hour. Stir in the tomato, cumin, sugar, white pepper to taste, bay leaf, thyme and stock. Raise the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Stir in the cream. When the soup returns to a boil, remove the pot from the heat. Remove and discard the bay leaf and thyme sprigs.

Puree the soup directly in the pot using an immersion blender. Or, working in batches and carefully following the manufacturer’s instructions to guard against spattering the hot liquid, puree the soup by pulsing the machine on and off; transfer each batch to a large heatproof bowl.

While the soup is still hot, taste it and adjust the seasonings as needed.

Before serving, reheat the soup over low heat. Ladle it into warmed bowls. Drizzle a little olive oil and sprinkle some chives over each serving. Serve immediately.

(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2017 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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