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Mnuchin, Ivanka Trump, MacArthur Why Did D.C. Promise Simpler Tax Code Come To Berkeley? 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,”
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 –Photo by Chris Lundy
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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 t h r o u g h d ow n t ow n 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 (Parade - See Page 6)
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By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – A project to resurface roads in Ortley Beach will begin later this year, officials said. The Township Council awarded a contract to Earle Asphalt Company to do the work in the amount of $2,670,913.13. According to township officials, they were the lowest responsible bidder. Township engineer Robert Chankalian said that the plan is that the project would begin after Thanksgiving. During a recent Township Council meeting, residents thanked the township officials for the upcoming work and asked about timelines for paving roads on Toms River’s barrier island neighborhoods. The North Beaches are also scheduled to be repaved, but will be part of a separate project than Ortley, Chankalian said. A sewer project had to go first, he said, because there was no point in paving the road and then digging it up to do the sewer work. So, the repaving in that area would be in the spring. At the Nov. 14 Township Council meeting, the council awarded the North Beaches sewer replacement project to Marlin Construction Services, Inc. They were the low bidder, and the contract amount is not to exceed $1,052,578. Both projects are financed by the money bonded for Superstorm Sandy work in 2013, administrator Paul Shives said. This carries with it a reimbursement of 90 percent of the cost from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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Tax: Continued From Page 1 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 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 households, 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 (Tax - See Page 5)
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Tax: Continued From Page 2 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 soggy weather holding signs. They
Why: Continued From Page 1 who was on the guest list. MacArthur referred to towns like Berkeley as “the heart and soul of this great state.” At one point, when discussing how many senior
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 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 Freeholders 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 de-
duction 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.
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 of New Jersey...where people come to work and raise families.” Antonio Nieves, president of the Bayville Vol-
unteer Fire Company, said the Mayor’s office 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 international stages, he said. The Bayville Fire Company flag 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.
Veterans Choice Program Adds Options
OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean Health Initiatives (OHI), a federally qualified health center with locations in Ocean County, has been named an eligible provider in The Veterans Choice program. The Veterans Choice program provides eligible veterans with the option to receive non-VA health care services from approved community health care providers, such as OHI, in their communities. Using this program will not have any impact on existing VA health care or any other VA benefit. Some qualifying situations for veterans include waiting more than 30 days for VA medical care, or having to travel 40 miles or more to a VA medical facility, among others. Veterans can call 866-6068198 to find out if they qualify or visit va.gov/opa/ choiceact/ and schedule an appointment at OHI. Those veterans who do qualify should use their Veterans Choice Card, which will allow them to request OHI as their community-based primary health care provider. The Ocean County Veterans Service Bureau, located on the first floor of the Ocean County One-Stop Center,
Annual Oyster Dinner LAVALLETTE – Lavallette Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 is having its annual oyster dinner from 4 to 8 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Lavallette Fire House, 125 Washington Ave. Tickets are $17 for adults, $8 for children 12 and younger. Take-out dinners and Ham dinners are also available Tickets may be purchased at the door, or advanced tickets are also available at Birchler Realty, 1503 Grand Central Ave. The complete dinner is prepared by the firemen. Come sample unique Firehouse Gourmet recipes. For more information, call Jim Borowski at 732 330-4559.
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TOMS RIVER – Holiday City At Silverton will hold a gift auction, pancake breakfast and cake sale at 9 a.m. Nov. 18 at 1846 Yorktowne Blvd. Breakfast is $4. Auction tickets will be sold separately and called at 11 a.m.
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Parade: Continued From Page 1 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 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
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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 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 differ-
ently,” 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).
Christmas Wreaths For Sale
LAVALLETTE – The Lavallette Volunteer Fire Ladies Auxiliary is sponsoring a Christmas wreath sale. A 24” wreath is $20. For more information, call Karen at 732 7734710 or Jennifer at 732 966-1076.
Downtown Toms River Farmers’ Market
TOMS RIVER – The Downtown Toms River Farmers’ Market is still going strong through November. It’s located at the Ocean County Parking Garage Lawn at Hadley Avenue. Dates and times are available downtowntomsriver.com. Free admission and free parking.
Christ Episcopal Church Food Pantry
TOMS RIVER – Christ Episcopal Church has a food pantry that is open every Tuesday and Friday from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Food pantry patrons must bring a form of ID when using the pantry. The church is located at 415 Washington St.
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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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E-Waste Now Accepted At Toms River Recycling Center
TOMS RIVER – Effective immediately, the Toms River Department of Public Works is now able to recycle electronic waste. This means that Township residents can drop off electronic waste at our facility, year-round, free of charge. “Due to a sig nif icant increase in e-waste disposal fees, the Township stopped accepting recycled electronics on October 1, 2016. Residents had been required to bring them to the Ocean County recycling facility in Lakewood. I am happy to report that we partnered with Reverse Logistics LLC, and are now able to provide this ser vice to all Toms River Township residents,” said Lou Amoruso, Director of Public Works.
Electronic items (see below) may be dropped off at the Toms River Recycling Convenience Center, located at 1672 Church Road, Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 732-255-1000, ext. 8108. “Recycling electronics not only conserves natural resources, but protects the environment from harmful toxins and saves landfill space. We are extremely pleased to offer this added service to our residents at no cost,” said Council President Al Manforti. E-Waste List: • TVs • Computer Monitors (all sizes and types) • Computer Towers • Laptops • Tablets
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NJHMFA Board Approves Commitments For Supportive Housing Projects Financed In Part By Sandy Recovery Funds TOMS RIVER – In effort to help increase the number of supportive housing opportunities in the state, the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency’s (NJHMFA) Board of Directors approved several financing commitments for new projects at its September 28 meeting, including two that will be financed in part by Superstorm Sandy recovery funds. “Because of Sandy’s impact on housing that accommodates special needs populations, the Christie Administration has dedicated disaster recovery funds to the construction of quality, permanent supportive housing throughout the state to expand housing options for these groups,” said New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Commissioner Charles A. Richman, who also serves as chairman of the NJHMFA board. “Projects funded by the Sandy Special Needs
Housing Fund not only provide affordable housing opportunities, but also benefit the community by creating jobs, generating local and state taxes, and spurring local economic growth.” The supportive housing projects include Garfield Supportive Housing in Toms River, which received $440,200 from the Sandy Special Needs Housing Fund for the construction of an 1,800-square-foot modular ranch-style home, which will have four bedrooms, two and 1/2 bathrooms, kitchen, living room, family room, dining room, office and laundry. The project, developed by Regan Development LLC, will provide permanent supportive housing for four individuals with disabilities. For more information on the Sandy Special Needs Housing Fund, Conduit Bond Program, and other NJHMFA programs, visit njhousing.gov.
A Winter Solstice Celebration TOMS RIVER – Come and celebrate the holiday season at Cattus Island County Park’s fifth annual Winter Solstice Celebration, Dec. 2 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the newly renovated Cooper Environmental Center. Admission to the event and all activities are free NEED AN EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR? WE’RE HERE TO HELP AT NO CHARGE
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College Corner: Where Yesterday’s High School Athletes Excel Today By Chris Christopher
– Photo courtesy Ocean County College Athletics Department. Pascal El-Khouri, from Brick Memorial, helped Ocean County College’s volleyball team reach 18-4.
The Ocean County College men’s soccer team won the National Junior College Athletic Association Division III Region XIX Tournament with a conquest of Union County College in a shootout in the championship game. OCC keeper Robert Andrade, a freshman from Toms River High School South, stopped two Union shots in the shootout. Teammates Andrew Jozwicki, a sophomore midfielder-forward from Jackson Memorial; Doug Jensen, a sophomore midfielder-forward from Central Regional, and sophomore midfielder Ryan Cheslock, who played for Toms River North, converted their kicks. OCC outside back Chandler Gibbons, a freshman defender from Toms River East, was named the game’s Most Valuable Player. Andrade, who stopped two penalty kicks in a shootout against Sussex in the semifinals, was named the Outstanding Defensive Player of the championship match. He made eight saves in the match. The teams battled to a 1-1 tie through regulation and two overtimes. OCC allowed a goal early in the second half. It executed a set play in the 78th minute, tying the match. Scott Larsen, a freshman midfielder from Lacey, drove the ball into the box and the ball was headed toward the goal by Kyle Unger, a sophomore defender out of Toms River East. Gibbons drove the ball into the net.
OCC (9-8-2) outshot Union 18-11 on the day. OCC was charged with 11 fouls to Union’s 14. Union (11-8-3) had a 4-3 advantage on corner kicks. It was OCC’s second Region XIX title in five years. Honors for Vikings: Women’s athletes at OCC have won postseason honors. In soccer, Kristyn Adams, a freshman forward from Island Heights and Bordentown Regional High School, was named to the National Junior College Athletic Association Region XIX third team. She also won first-team All-Garden State Athletic Conference honors. Allison Krebs, a sophomore defender from Brick Township High School, was a thirdteam all-region choice and an all-conference second-teamer. Krebs, who appeared in 15 games and started 15, netted one goal. In volleyball, freshman Pascal El-Khouri, a freshman middle blocker-outside hitter from Brick Memorial, and sophomore Samantha Allen, an opposite-setter from Toms River South, were all-region selections. Adams led the Vikings in points with 18. She paced the team in goals (seven) and was fourth on the club in assists with four. She netted three match-winning goals. She appeared in and started 15 matches. El-Khouri finished the season with 174 kills, 44 digs and 227.0 points. She led the team in (College- See Page 11)
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College: Continued From Page 10 the latter category. She played in 21 games Allen finished the campaign with 42 kills, 144 digs and 108 1/5 points. She played in 21 games. The Vikings were 16-3 for second place in Region XIX. They went 13-1 in the GSAC in which they tied Raritan Valley for first place. OCC was 18-4 overall. Getting their kicks: Five Georgian Court University women’s soccer players captured All-Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference honors. Senior Morgan DeLuca, a Toms River resident and a Point Pleasant Beach graduate, was named the CACC Defensive Player of the Year for the second straight season. Sophomore midfielder Anissia Fucci, a former Manchester player, was a first-team selection. Senior forward Lizzy Kroon, who hails from Central, and sophomore midfielder Kaitlin Lister (East) also were first-team choices. Named to the second team was sophomore keeper Natalie Axelsson, a former Absegami player. DeLuca, a three-time All-CACC first-team selection, captained a defense that posted a conference-best 1.18 goals against average and allowed 22 goals during the regular season. She scored a career-high four goals. Fucci enjoyed career plateaus of 11 goals and five assists in 18 matches. The Lions were 7-11 when she found the back of the net. Kroon, a two-time first-team choice, was third in the CACC this year with 12 goals, seven assists and 31 points. She scored 48 goals handed out 21 assists and scored 117 points through her first 69 career games. She led the
The Toms River Times, November 25, 2017, Page 11 Lions to NCAA Division II’s fifth-best scoring offense (3.28 goals per match) this season. Lister led the CACC with 12 assists and was fourth in feeds in Division II. She added six goals. She handed out assists in nine of her team’s 18 matches. Axelsson was 9-2-1 and led the CACC with a 1.19 goals against average. She was second among CACC keepers, allowing 15 goals. GCU coach James Moore was named the CACC 20127 Women’s Soccer Coach of the Year. He led the Lions to the CACC regular-season title at 12-0. They were 13-3-2 overall during the regular season. Moore owns a 148-94-25 record in 13 years at the helm of the Lions. He also won the honor in 2006 and 2015. Meanwhile, the Monmouth women’s team won the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament, downing Manhattan 5-1 in the championship match. Howell Township resident Jessica Johnson, a sophomore midfielder-defender and a graduate of the Hun School in Princeton, netted her second goal of the season for Monmouth when she scored on a free kick. It was her third career goal. A teammate is freshman midfielder Ashley Dellapietro (Central). She was scoreless through her first 12 games of the season off the bench. Locals on the Brookdale Community College women’s team were freshman midfielder-defender Madison Doria, a Howell Township High School graduate, and freshman forward-midfielder Breeana Cassidy (Freehold). Doria paced the Jersey Blues in points (24) and goals (10) and added four assists. She appeared in 17 games and started 15. She earned first-team All-Region XIX honors and
was a second-team All-Garden State Athletic Conference selection. Cassidy was a second-team all-region selection and a member of the all-conference first team. She was second on the Jersey Blues in points (22). She scored seven goals to finish in a three-way tie for second on te Jersey Blues. She was second on the club in assists with eight. On hill and dale: Brick Township resident Kyle Mueller, competing for the Monmouth University men’s cross country team, placed 11th overall in 25:24.01 at the Metro Atlantic Collegiate Conference Championships at hilly Holmdel Park. He sped to All-MAAC honors for the second straight season. It was Monmouth’s second-fastest time in school history over the five-mile course first used in 2012. It included Sled Hill and two trips through the Bowl Mile. Mueller, a junior, graduated from the Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science. Brookdale sophomore Noah Reilly, a Toms River North graduate, placed fourth overall in a five-kilometer time of 16:03.36 at the Brookdale Community College Invitational. Georgian Court junior Morgan Blusewicz, an East graduate, placed 10th at the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference championship meet in 20:28.0 at White Clay Creek State Park in Newark, Del., for first-team all-conference honors. The Lions finished third. In the men’s CACC championship race at White Clay Creek State Park, GCU senior Patrick Parr, a Brick graduate, placed 14th in 27:57.9 for All-CACC laurels for the second straight season. The Lions finished sixth.
Setting and spiking: Two former local high school players were members of the Brookdale women’s volleyball team. On the Jersey Blues’ roster were sophomore defensive specialist Johanna Williams (Jackson Memorial) and freshman libero Juliana Varela, a Berkeley Township resident and a Mater Dei Prep graduate. Williams finished the season second on the Jersey Blues in digs 130. She was second on the club in kills (72) and points (109.0). Varela notched 36 digs and scored 9.0 points. Grasso charges: Former Donovan Catholic player Vinny Grasso, a senior wide receiver-punt returner, helped the host Monmouth Hawks to a 42-21 win over the Blue Hose of Presbyterian College. Grasso blazed 70 yards with a punt return for a 28-13 lead with 7:33 left in the third quarter. It was the first punt return touchdown of his career. “Vinny returned punts last year for us,” winning coach Kevin Callahan said. “The punt return is something we work a lot on and the guys work hard on trying to get on blocks. That was a big play in the game and a huge momentum swing for us.” Grasso caught one pass for 11 yards. His lone pass of the game fell incomplete. Senior teammate Mike Basile (Brick Memorial) made a team-high 10 tackles to push his program record to 404 stops. He led the Hawks with eight solos and added two assists. Monmouth junior Tymere Berry (Toms River South) jetted 36 yards with an interception to set up a touchdown that put the Hawks in front 34-14 with 6:24 left in the third quarter. Berry added three solo tackles and broke up two passes.
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Bingo Every Tuesday TOMS RIVER – St. Stephen’s Ukrainian Catholic Church holds Bingo every Tuesday night in its social hall. Doors open at 5 p.m. Games begin at 7 p.m. Admission is $2 for 3-on-5, $4 for 6-on-5, $6 for 9-on-5, and $8 for 12-on-5. 50/50 specials are $1 per sheet. Progressive is $1 per sheet. Bingo events and pull tabs are $1 each.
The kitchen serves pierogis, kielbasa, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, French fries, hot dogs and more, homemade dessert and coffee is also available. For additional information, call the hall at 732-505-6293, 732-604-4235 or 732-5056053. The church is located at 1344 White Oak Bottom Road.
CBI Chanukah Fair
TOMS RIVER – Congregation B’nai Israel will have a Chanukah Fair 11:32 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 10. The public is welcome to join in for games, arts & crafts, food and more. The congregation will have a Community Candle Lighting 6 pm. Dec. 13. They will light
a candle for the second night of Chanukah on the front lawn. Jelly donuts and coffee will be served. The public is welcome. Congregation B’nai Israel is located at 1488 Old Freehold Road. For more information, call 732-349-1244.
Friends Annual Open House
LAVALLETTE – The Friends of the Upper Shores branch of the Ocean County Library will have an open house 1-4 p.m. Dec. 1 at the library, 112 Jersey City Ave.
The luncheon begins at 1 p.m. Entertainment will follow. For more information, visit theoceancountylibrary.org.
Friends Of The Ocean County Library Book Sale TOMS RIVER – The Friends of the Ocean County Library - Toms River will hold a book sale on Dec. 9 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. An assortment of items will be on sale: fiction for all ages, CDs, DVDs, cookbooks, religion, arts and
crafts books and materials to celebrate Kwanzaa, Christmas, Hanukkah and winter. Proceeds from this event help fund programs at the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library. The library is located 101 Washington St.
Northeast Regional Collegiate Challenge Bowling Tournament TOMS RIVER – The all new Northeast Regional Collegiate Challenge, sponsored by Solar Source in Brick and Playdrome Lanes in Toms River will be held on Jan. 20 at Playdrome Lanes. This year’s event, sanctioned by the USBC – Collegiate Division, will feature one squad, a seven-game team block starting at 9 a.m., with registration and check in at 8 a.m. An awards ceremony will follow immediately after Game 7. The tournament, open to all collegiate men’s and women’s bowling teams nationwide, is being sponsored and supported by Solar Source, a family-owned and operated solar company located at Drum Point Plaza and Playdrome Lanes, 821 Conifer St. As Chief Sponsor, Solar Source will donate $1,000 and Playdrome will donate $500 in scholarship money for the collegiate bowlers. The first place team will receive $1,000 scholarship money, and
the second place team will take home $500 in scholarship money. Additionally, the tournament will feature team trophies for first and second place as well as individual first and second place high game and high series medals. All competing teams can earn team rankings for collegiate competition as well as points recognition. The entry fee is $150 per team, and collegiate bowlers can practice during tournament week at Playdrome Lanes for just $2.50 per game anytime. All collegiate bowling teams across the country are invited to consider this wonderful opportunity to represent their school in a localized, regional, and competitive event which promises to be one for the ages. For further information please call Playdrome Lanes directly at 732-349-5345 or William Bodine III, tournament director, at 732-814-6683.
When You’re Smiling: Funny Folks In America Popular Song LAVALLETTE – Learn about a golden past when well-paid composers, lyricists and entertainers gave as good as they got, delivering levity to an often woeful world. Fred Miller’s Lecture in Song, “When You’re Smiling: Funny Folks in America Popular Song”
will take place at the Upper Shores branch of the Ocean County Library at 2 p.m. Dec. 1. The event is free. No registration is required. The concert is sponsored by Friends of the Upper Shores branch. The library is located at 112 Jersey City Ave.
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Participate In A Drum And Sound Circle TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library headquarters will have a drum and sound circle 2-4 p.m. Nov. 26. This adult program is open to those who want to bring their djembe, floor toms, frame drums,
conga, bongos, gongs, didgeridoos and their chanting voices. The library is located at 101 Washington St. For more information, visit theoceancountylibrary.org.
The Food Box Ministry Of Christ Church TOMS RIVER – Fresh food is available in Ocean County New Jersey at bargain prices through the Jolin Food Box food assistance program, an Outreach Ministry of Christ Church, which serves as a partner site in this program. The food boxes offered by the Jolin Food Box program are priced from about $15.00 - about $41.00, approximately 60 percent lower than retail prices. The boxes are designed to feed individuals or groups of varying sizes. There are even special boxes just for kids! Boxes include an assortment of frozen, refrigerated and grocery items, such as single entrees, assorted entrees, breakfast-lunch-dinner combinations and selections designed just for children. There is no limit to the number of boxes an individual or family can purchase, and the menu changes each month. To place an order with this special food as-
sistance program, call the Ministry Director, JoAnn Meehan at 732-925-6766, or order online with a credit card. Payment is made when the order is placed. Boxes are picked up at the Christ Church location in Toms River, 415 Washington St. The new Jolin Food Box program was initiated by Jolin Foods, a company which has supplied area retail food stores with quality grocery, frozen and refrigerated food for more than 20 years. Jolin is partnering with non-profit organizations, churches, senior centers and housing projects to provide quality food items at wholesale prices. The food box will help families bridge the gap and allow families to help themselves and have quality food. Boxes are available for pick up at Christ Church at Noon on the scheduled delivery date which is indicated on each month’s menu.
Department Of Parks TOMS RIVER – The Department of Parks, Buildings & Grounds is responsible for maintaining 18 township buildings, 13 parks and beach front. These responsibilities range from trash removal to major building systems/component replacement. For all after hours emergencies, please email the Departments Director/
Deputy Director or in an extreme emergency, contact the Toms River Police Department at 732-349-0150. For information pertaining to use or scheduling of park facilities, contact the Recreation Department at 732-341-1000, ext. 8415 or e-mail kfalke@ tomsrivertownship.com.
Toms River Elks To Host Annual Festival Of Trees
TOMS RIVER – On December 14 the Toms River Elks Lodge #1875, 600 Washington Street, will host its Annual Festival of Trees Fundraiser, which is open to the public. All visitors will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite non-profit organization’s Christmas tree by submitting a cash donation. The event is from 5 to 9 p.m. and voting ends at 7 p.m. The top organizations will receive large cash prizes from the Toms River Elks Lodge #1875 and 100 percent of the donations that they receive. If you cannot make it to the event, feel free to contact your favorite non-profit and contribute ahead of time or stop by during our pre-gala viewing hours. These hours will be posted closer to the event. There will be ballroom dancers and live music all night from Multigenerational Orchestra, Garden State Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, and the Ocean County Jazz Band. Bring the kids by Santa’s Workshop for free arts and crafts lessons. Enjoy complimentary refreshments and desserts, including an indoor s’mores and hot chocolate bar. Our snack bar will also be open to purchase chicken fingers,
French fries, hot dogs, etc. Want to go home with your own prizes this year? Buy tickets for our Mega 50/50 or our tricky tray. Our proceeds are going to our 501c3 Elks National Foundation, which is a fund where we obtain grants for the community, scholarships, veterans’ service programs and drug awareness. The following non-profit agencies are already registered: Daughters of the American Revolution, Loaves and Fishes, AHS/Popcorn Park, S.A.V.E, YMCA, Harbor House, GSPYO, New Beginnings Pet Rescue, Ladicin, Hope Sheds Light, Merlin’s Kids, Children’s Specialized Hospital, Eyes Like Mine, Field of Dreams, Troop 50, Camp Quality, Military Support 360 Project /Statewide Parent Advocacy Network, Interfaith Hospitality Network of Ocean County, South Toms River Youth Baseball, Church of The Nazarene, Helping Families in Need NJ, Angels of God Community Outreach, East Coast Paws & Claws Pet Rescue, Jonah’s Ark Animal Rescue, Ocean Gate PTO and The Arc Ocean. For more information, visit tomsriverelks. com or call 732-349-9660.
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Holiday Heights New Year’s Eve Celebration
TOMS RIVER – Holiday Heights Recreation will host a New Year’s Eve Celebration on Sunday, December 31 with entertainment by Party Nite DJs and dinner served by Blue Collar Catering. Clubhouse Auditorium doors open at 6:30 p.m. and dinner is at 7 p.m. at 96 Prince Charles Drive. Dinner is a choice
of prime rib, crab meat stuffed flounder or chicken marsala. Tickets will be on sale Thursdays from November 2 to December 21 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Cost is $49 per person. Checks only; no refunds. For ticket information, call Carolyn at 732-608-7674 or Zeny at 732-551-2178.
Toms River Township Fall 2017 Leaf Collection
TOMS RIVER – Toms River Township Public Works announced that the schedule for Fall 2017 Leaf Collection will be based on your recycling pick up day. For example, if your recycling day is on a Monday, your leaf collection weeks start Oct. 30 and Nov. 27. If your recycling day is on Tuesday, your leaf collection weeks start Oct. 30 and Dec. 4. If your recycling day is on Wednesday, your leaf collection weeks start Nov. 6 and Dec. 11. If your recycling day is on Thursday, your leaf collection weeks start Nov. 13 and Dec. 18. By Monday at 6:30 a.m., have leaf bags to curbside. Only leaves in plastic bags will be collected.
Sometimes we are ahead of schedule. You should put your bagged leaves to the curb before your scheduled weeks begins, as we may come early. However, we will still come through your area once again during your scheduled collection weeks. Leaves are not permitted in the landfill. If you miss the curbside collection, bagged or loose leaves must be brought to the Recycling Convenience Center (located on Church Road, east of North Bay Avenue). Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Please call 732-255-1000, ext. 8101 or visit our website at tomsrivertownship.com for more details.
Folk Revival Music Presentation
TOMS RIVER – All folk music fans are invited to the Ocean County Historical Society, 26 Hadley Ave., on Sunday, December 3 at 2 p.m. for a presentation by NJ resident, journalist and freelance writer Michael C. Gabriele, who will talk about his book New Jersey Folk Revival Music, History and Tradition. Learn how NJ shaped folk revival music into an art
form, beginning with the bawdy tunes sung in colonial-era taverns to the folk songs that echoed through the Pine Barrens, to the 1800s and “guitar mania,” through the 20th century studio recordings in Camden. Call 732-341-1880 to reserve your seat. No entrance fee, but donations are accepted. Refreshments will be served.
Free Information Session Helps Career Prep
TOMS RIVER – The Department of Continuing & Professional Education at Ocean County College is hosting a Free Career Information Session on Dec. 5 from 3 to 6:00 p.m., for individuals looking to branch out into a new career field or upgrade skills. The Information Session will be held on Ground Floor Lobby, College Library, (Building 3), Ocean County College Main Campus, College Drive. Visitors should park in Parking Lot 1. Admission is free and open to the public. Come explore noncredit programs that can lead to an exciting new career in healthcare, business and technology, education, specialized careers, and
workforce development. Meet with representatives who will help with registration and payment options. Learn about Career Track training and certificate programs, and ask questions about education and career opportunities. Veterans, the Department of Veterans Affairs has approved several programs for Veterans Educational Benefits. For more information, call the Ocean County College Department of Continuing & Professional Education at 732-255-0409 or email cpeinfo@ocean.edu. Visit ocean.edu to view the current noncredit course catalogue.
Berkeley Lady Seniors News
BERKELEY – The Berkeley Lady Seniors are going to the Golden Nugget Casino on Nov. 30. The cost is $23, which includes $25 back and a $5 food coupon. The bus will leave the Berkeley Recreation Center on Route. 9 at 9 a.m. For reservations, call Ann at 732-240-2389. On Dec. 13 at 2 p.m. the group is going to the Surflight Theater in Beach Haven for the Home for the Holiday show. Tickets are $30. Call for
reservations to Ann or Marge at 239-272-6857. The Spring getaway is to Villa Roma in the Catskill Mountains in New York. The group will leave Pine Beach on May 7 and return May 11. All meals, hotel rooms, daytime activities and nighttime shows plus transportation are included. Double occupancy is $580 per person. A $100 deposit is due at signing. For more information and reservations call Marge at 239-272-6857 or Ann at 732-240-2389.
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An American Muslim Identity At Toms River Library TOMS RIVER – Sabeeha Rehman, a Muslim-American woman of Pakistani descent, will discuss her book “Threading My Prayer Rug” during a program at 6:30 p.m. Monday, November 20 at the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library, 101 Washington Street. The program is free, but registration is re-
TOMS RIVER – The Township is filling a time capsule to mark the culmination of its 250th anniversary. The Semiquincentennial Committee is asking the public to submit items for the time capsule. Please include an index card with your name, address, telephone number and description of the item. Items can be dropped off at Town Hall, 33 Washington Street, Monday through Friday from 8:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Clerk’s Office. Similar items will be grouped, and a random selection will be made from each group. We anticipate we will get more than we can fit in. Our goal is to preserve the history of Toms River and give residents and businesses in the Township the opportunity to be a voice in the future. Items should be significant to Toms River and be smaller than a fist.
Letters, photos and small mementos could all go in the capsule. We are also looking for times that represent modern day living in the Township – think selfie stick, iPhone and flash drive, for example. The last time capsule was buried in the Courtyard in Town Hall in 1992 for the Township’s 225 th Anniversary. A lot has happened since that time. The Toms River East Little League won the 1998 World Series, the Township changed to the Mayor-Council form of government in 2002 and we went through Superstorm Sandy in 2012, just to name a few. A sealing ceremony will take place on Friday, December 8 at 10 a.m. in Town Hall. During that ceremony, the 225 th time capsule will be opened. The public is invited to witness the opening and share memories and refreshments.
Muslim-American Woman Will Discuss Her Book At Toms River Library
TOMS RIVER –Sabeeha Rehman, a Muslim-American woman of Pakistani descent, will discuss her book “Threading My Prayer Rug” during a program at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, November 20 at the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St. Toms River. The program is free but registration is required.
To register, call 732-349-6200 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org. Free parking is available after 5 p.m. in the top and middle levels of the Toms River parking garage behind the library and all levels, anytime in the Ocean County parking garage on Hooper Avenue.
Toms River Elks 1875
TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Elks No. 1875 has lodge meetings the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 7 p.m. Dinners are the second and fourth Fridays from 6 to 8 p.m. Visiting Elks are always welcomed. Reservations for those dinners
should be made by the Monday before at 732-349-9660, ext. 202. Lunches are noon to 3 p.m. daily. Bingo, which is open to the public, is every Wednesday night at 7 p.m. The Elks is located at 600 Washington St.
Federal & Postal Employees Association Meets MANCHESTER – The next monthly meeting of the National Association of Active & Retired Federal & Postal Employees is 1 p.m. Nov. 20 at Manchester Town Hall, 1 Colonial Drive. Nominations and elections of officers and
committees will take place. Only active, paid members can run for office. A speaker from the New Jersey Hearing Association will give a presentation. For more information, call Bill at 732-3501761.
VFW Post 8352 Meetings TOMS RIVER – The VFW Post 8352 meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 12:30 p.m., 39 Millbrook Drive. Lunch is served. New members and members who transfer to the post will be given a $25 Walmart gift card.
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lucky winners at the noon and 3 p.m. seatings. For reservations, call Cheryl at732-890-3200. The cost is $27 for members, $30 for nonmembers. Checks can be made out to Ocean County Historical Society, and should be mailed to OCHS, 26 Hadley Ave., Toms River, NJ 08753 with TEA/CHERYL marked in the lower left-hand corner of the envelope. Checks must be received within five days of phone reservations to confirm seats. No refunds.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County College Repertory Theatre Company Presents “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” by Barbara Robinson starting Nov. 30. A unique and entertaining spin on an age-old tale, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” has an edge – but the edge is funny, irreverent, and irresistible. Author Barbara Robinson’s prose is fast, clever, and very funny. Though
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TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library is hosting a healthcare job fair with more than 20 employers looking to find employees. The job fair will be held from 3-7 p.m. Nov. 29 at the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St. The job fair will include full-time, parttime, per-diem, and substitute employment opportunities. Available positions include: registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, certified home health aides, patient care technicians, patient care assistants, case managers, aides, activity staff, companions, caregivers, group home assistants, job coach, direct support professionals, direct care professionals, day program leaders, resident assistants, residential counselors, housekeepers, food service, drivers, and
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TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Office of Emergency Management is responsible for an emergency management plan that prepares for, responds to and recovers from any natural or manmade event that may occur in Toms River. TROEM follows an adopted basic emergency management plan, called the Emergency Operations Plan, an official plan approved by the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department and the NJ State Police Emergency Management Section. All disaster operations in Toms River are managed through these plans and the various support agencies are responsible for the annexes
of the basic plan. TROEM works in conjunction with state, federal, and local authorities. TROEM is prepared to activate and utilize The Emergency Operation center during any emergency to allow coordination of all support agencies to provide continuity of services to the public. TROEM is responsible for advisement, notification and assembly of services that are in the best interest of the citizens and guests of Toms River. The office is open weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To contact the office, call 732-341-3267.
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banks in six states where the store operates. Peace Rampone’s delivery was the last stop on the delivery route for donations. “Fighting hunger in the community is at the heart of ShopRite’s charitable giving, and ShopRite’s annual donation of 60 tons of turkeys to food banks means that thousands of families in need will have the opportunity to sit down to a traditional Thanksgiving dinner,” Christine Magyarits, ShopRite’s Community Relations Manager, said. Rampone, a four-time Olympian and gold medalist, served as captain of the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team, the longest serving from 2008-2015. She is the only member to be part of two Women’s World Cup Championship teams in 1999 and 2015. She’s also a four-time Olympian and gold medalist.
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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678)
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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. For more information about fire safety, visit usfa.fema.gov.
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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
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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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2017 Tri-State Invitational Of Trompe L’oeil ISLAND HEIGHTS – The second invitational Trompe l’ Oeil exhibition at the John F. Peto Studio Museum runs now through the end of December. The museum is located at 102 Cedar Ave. The first invitational consisted of artists who work in 3-dimensional form and from around the United States. This exhibition features 19 artists living in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania and over 50 pieces of art. Artists were invited to participate, either from previous exhibitions held at the Peto Studio Museum, word of mouth, or artists found from other art venues. Trompe l’ Oeil is a genre of still-life painting
which “tricks the eye” by creating the illusion that the subject of the painting is real. Common place objects are painted with meticulous precision to create this deceptive realism. In addition to other painting techniques, Trompe l’ Oeil artists also make use of shadows to suggest depth as well as scale and size of objects. This exhibition includes noted Trompe l ’Oeil painters as well as young and upcoming artists; artists who challenge and inspire the viewer, artists who have a sense of humor, who use nostalgia and tongue-in-cheek references. For visiting and ticket information, call 732929-4949 or visit petomuseum.org.
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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. UM/UIM insurance is very inexpensive yet very important. It is designed to protect you and your family. For instance, you are sitting at a red light minding your
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TRIS Scholarship Craft Show TOMS RIVER – The TRIS Annual craft show is on Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Toms River Intermediate South, 1675 Pinewald Road. The show features local artists and handcrafters for a truly unique holiday shopping experience. One-of-a kind, handmade items are for sale. Experience local talent, dine at the dollar deli, and help support a scholarship that rewards local community service. For more information, visit facebook.com/ TRISCraftShow.
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Hands For All works with Ocean County, local towns, social services, civic groups, religious groups and volunteers to provide the much needed assistance. The program is always happy to receive support and help from the community through donations or volunteering. The Hands For All program has helped hundreds of residents over the last 30 years and is ready to help. If you or someone you know needs a home repair, please call 732-286-7929 today for more information and assistance. Homes For All is a Toms River based nonprofit affordable housing developer that was founded in 1986 to respond to the growing housing and homeless crisis in our community. Over the last 30 years, Homes For All has provided more than 400 affordable homes to families and neighbors in our community. Visit our newest community, Autumn Ridge at Manchester by visiting AutumnRidgeNJ.com or call 732849-3061.
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said her role will also focus on recruitment. “We do have a platform – it’s primarily to inspire our peers and mentor the youth – it’s considered the Age of Elegance and letting our peers know that there’s more to life, don’t stop living, it’s never too late to pursue your dreams and to be active, and we still have a lot to give and we’re encouraging other women to do the same.” This year, 37 states participated in the Ms. Senior America pageant out of 40 that were on the roster. Harden hopes to get the word out to additional states and encourage more women to become involved. She said there are many women out there doing good work in their communities, but who may not be getting recognized. She also hopes to link up with more youth, in particular to get more colleges and universities involved and to mentor students. This is something she already has some experience with through her Harden Institute for Financial Independence, or HIFI Club. She helps young people, some of them members of her own family, which is stretched across 36 states, learn the importance of money, plan for their future, and get financially ready for college. “It will be a busy year,” she said, “A bigger crown and a lot more responsibility.”
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Classifieds For Rent For Rent Brick River View - 3 Bedrooms, 2 baths, $1,500/month plus utilities. 1 1/2 month security. 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. 732-977-7321. (51) Hutchinson Island Seasonal Rental - Harbour Isle East 2/2. $3,000/month. January to April. 732-597-2536. (48) 50+ Non Smoking, Quiet Gentleman - looking for a room to rent in the Toms River area. Call 732-581-5014. (t/n)
Real Estate Homestead Run, Toms River 55+ Community - 2 BR, 1 Ba. Rent or purchase. Immediate occ u p a n c y. C a l l 7 3 2 - 3 7 0 - 2 3 0 0 . www.homesteadrun.com. (50) Jackson - 2k sf warehouse on County Line Jackson/Lakewood border. HVAC, parking. Jay 609-548-1842 (50)
Estate Sale Mini Estate Sale - Large items. Ariens snow blower, inflatable boat with engine, canoe, gym equipment and weights, shop vac, truck tool box, Vinyl sheds, 2001 Mazda Miata convertible, kids bikes, HD steel cabinets and more. 321 Shawnee Drive, Brick. One day only, Friday Nov 24, 10am-2pm no early birds. Call or text 416-315-8265. (49) Estate Sale - Friday, 11/24/17 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Years of accumalation. Some furniture. Don’t miss this sale. Come and enjoy. The Meadows of Lake Ridge, 21 Woodspring Lane, Whiting NJ. (49)
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. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, bric-a-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. 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. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n)
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. Call MaryLou 732-407-7319. (49)
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. If you are looking for an environment that rewards excellence, provides a fun work environment you should look no further! 7-3 CNA – Skilled Nursing Unit (( days per bi-weekly pay period). Weekend commitment positions on all 3-11/11-7. Weekend program requires a commitment of 4 weekend shifts per month. Special weekend rates available for weekend commitment positions. Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org (52)
Services PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Celebrating 50 years of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. See all our anniversary and monthly specials. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732-5003063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (50)
Counter Help Wanted - Part time hours. Manchester Dry Cleaners. Call Dave 732-657-4421. (47)
We Unclog All Drains - Including main sewer lines. Toilets repaired and replaced and more. Lic #13VH05930800. 732-678-7584, Tony. (49)
Now Hiring Property Inspectors - FT/PT in your area. Full, free training provided. jim.g59@ comcast.net or msangelabove@ comcast.net. 732-766-4425, 201259-0734. Ask for Mel. (51)
Painting - By neat, meticulous craftsman who will beat any written estimate. Interior/exterior. Free estimate. Fully insured. 732-5067787, 646-643-7678. (47)
Community Resource Center - Driver Wanted for Mental Health Agency in Brick. Monday – Friday 7 a.m. - 9 a.m.; 2:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Candidate must have valid NJ Driver’s License with a clean driving record. Please call 732-255-9102, ext. 4. (50)
All Around Yard And Home Maintenance – Outdoor, indoor work done to your satisfaction. Spring thru Winter. Cleaning, home repairs, yard upgrades, etc. References upon request. Very diligent. Fair estimates. Eddie Zsoka 732-608-4781. (50)
Services Don Carnevale Painting - Specializing interiors. Very neat. Special senior discounts. Reasonable, affordable, insured. References. Low winter rates. License #13VH3846900. 732-899-4470 or 732-814-4851. Thank you. (50) Removal Service - We Haul It All! Household junk, yard waste, trees/ shrubs, furniture, appliances, construction debris, metals, concrete, dirt/ sand and stone. Also specializing in Landscaping, masonry and all fields of construction. Serving Ocean County area. Call now! 732-998-4725. (52) Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725. (49)
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Autobody Work - $99 any dent big or small, professionally done. We come to you. Serving Ocean and Monmouth counties. 347-744-7409. (t/n) Need A Ride - Airports, cruise, A.C., doctors. Save $$$. Senior discounts. Tom. Save ad. 551-427-0227. (3)
All In 1 Handyman/General Contracting - Painting, kitchens, bath, basements, etc. Remodeled, flooring, carpentry, roofing, siding, windows, doors, gutters, etc. “Any to do list.” No job too big or small, we do it all. $ave - Veterans discount. Call Clark 732-850-5060. (t/n)
Attention - Home owners, bussinesses, contractors, realtors - CASH towards property damage. Don’t hesitate. Call or text Joe 201-852-4417. Free consultation. Licensed/bonded NJ PA. Career oppertunities available. (8)
Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties! Flexible scheduling. Work in your community. Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits. Call 732505-8000 today. . (t/n)
Roofing Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows, gutters. Repairs and discounted new installations. Prompt service. Insured. NJ license #13HV01888400. Special spring discounts. Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (47)
BUY DIRECT FLOORING - 26oz. Commercial carpet $1.45 sq.ft. Installed. Quality plush, Berber. RITZ, luxury vinyl $2.65 square. ft. Installed. Restretching, repairs. Owner installed. Doug 503-504-9286. (46)
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Jingle Bells Run TOMS RIVER – The 19th annual Jingle Bells 5K run will be held on Dec. 3 starting and finishing at the Ocean County Library on Washington Street.
The 5K run begins at 3:30 p.m. with a One Mile Fun Run/Fitness Walk starting at 3 p.m. For more information, visit jinglebellsrun. com.
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TOMS RIVER – The Presbyterian Church of Toms River has several programs and groups within its organization that are currently looking for volunteers and support. If you have any questions about one of these opportunities, or would like to volunteer for one, please contact the Church Office at 732-349-1331 unless otherwise noted. Homework Helpers & Tutors Needed We’re looking to start a new after-school academic support program for our friends at Walnut St. Elementary. If you have an afternoon a week (starting in September), we invite you to join our team of tutors and homework helpers. We’ll be meeting with students after school (about 3 p.m.) to help one or more students at a time with assignments. Food Pantry Volunteer Opportunity Every month 250 – 300 families in our community are served by The Food Pantry at The HOPE Center. The pantry is seeking volunteers willing to spend time each week sorting donations, stocking shelves and assisting clients. Can you help? You can call the HOPE Center at 732-3414447 for more information or you can contact the Church Office and we’ll help get you in touch with someone who can get you started. Piano Players Needed
We’re looking for people to play piano at for our Nursing Home Services, as well as for the Communion Services we do at Harrogate and Crestwood Manor. Each time several classic hymns are chosen for the residents to sing. Anyone who can play the piano at a very basic level and above is encouraged to participate. If you have an hour to join us 2 to 3 times a year, or you’d like to get more information, please contact Vivian Burns or the Church Office. Sound Booth Volunteers We’re blessed with a fantastic group of volunteers that run the slides and LiveStream feed during worship, but we can always use a few more team members. If you’re interested in joining our team, contact Scott Slawson. We’ll train you and get you on the schedule. Ushering Guild When you arrive for worship each weekend, you’re greeted with a smile by one of our ushers. That hearty good morning as you receive your bulletin is a wonderful way to begin the service, isn’t it? If you’d like to be part of offering that service to others, consider joining our Ushering Guild. Contact the office to find out how you can help. We’re looking for individuals who are seeking an occasional or regular commitment to serve the congregation.
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TOMS RIVER – There will be no meeting of Silver/Holiday VFW Post 10185, due to the closeness of Christmas. The Post Officers and members at the last meeting decided to try and move the meeting day to the first Thursday instead of the third Thursday of each month in order to get the information we receive from the District and Department. Members should call Commander Ray Opland at 732-505-0644 or Commander Jim Egan at 732341-4905 to let them know if they concur so they can get the letter requesting to move the meeting day to the department officers. At 1 p.m. on Dec. 7, VFW Post 10185’s Commander Gerald LaRocque, the Colorguard, Post members and their wives will hold a Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day at Silver Ridge Park West Clubhouse, 145 Westbrook Drive, Silver Ridge. All veterans organizations and the public are invited to attend. Refreshments will be served after the ceremony. Dec. 7 is the 76th anniversary of the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor. The United States entered World War II after this. President Franklin D. Roosevelt said in his radio broadcast to
our nation that “This Day of infamy will Live Forever.” The casualties were 2,403 killed, 1,178 wounded and the Battleship Arizona is still lying on the bottom of the Pearl Harbor as a memorial to the Days of Infamy. There will not be any VFW District 12 meeting in December. The month of December is time for Joy and Gift Giving. VFW Post 10185 made donations to the following: The Toms River Salvation Army $100, Food Bank of Ocean & Monmouth $100, Toms River Boy Scouts of America $50, Stand Down for Homeless Veterans $200, The VFW National Home for children $100, The Berkeley First Aid Squad $200, and others. VFW Post 10185 is generous and civic minded to worthy causes. VFW Post 10185 wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukah and Peace on Earth. VFW Post 10185 would like your old and faded Flags. Please remove the sticks from the small Flags first and drop the Flags off at either Holiday City South Clubhouse (Main Building) or Silver Ridge Park West Clubhouse and they will be disposed of properly.
Recovery International Meetings TOMS RIVER – Recovery International is a free self-help mental health group that meets every Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church of Toms River, 1070 Hooper Avenue in Room 6. This group offers understanding and support for those who suffer from stress
and tension, anxiety, panic, worry, anger, fear, sleep problems, depression, fatigue, feelings of helplessness, panic attacks and other emotional problems. For more information, please call 732-5575466 or check out our website at recovery international.org.
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SUEZ Is Prepared For Potential Seasonal Emergencies TOMS RIVER – SUEZ announced that it is prepared to take all necessary measures during the upcoming hurricane season, which begins June 1 and lasts through November 30. According to the National Weather Service, this timeframe is most favorable for strong storm or tropical-like climate development. “We watch the weather very carefully and we’ll be prepared to make any operating adjustments necessary to maintain the integrity of our facilities and water supplies,” said Jim Mastrokalos, Director of Operations. “When the National Weather Service predicts a storm, our goal is to make certain we’re prepared to provide uninterrupted service and respond as quickly as possible to any emergency situations.” According to Mastrokalos, specific measures include testing backup generators, ensuring that water storage facilities are full and maintaining an extra supply of water treatment compounds. Company officials also work closely with local emergency response teams to coordinate emergency preparation and response activities. “Many local agencies and organizations team together with SUEZ to prepare for
hurricanes and other severe storms,” said Mastrokalos. “We also urge our customers be weather ready by checking their personal emergency preparedness plans,” he added. Mastrokalos said that customers should be sure to protect their property and ensure they have emergency supplies such as flashlights, batteries and food before an emergency strikes. “While SUEZ will continue to do our best to keep the water flowing during an emergency, we encourage our customers to store extra tap water in food-grade storage containers,” said Mastrokalos. Before filling containers with drinking water, they should be cleaned thoroughly with soap and water, then rinsed with clean water and sealed with original tops. Place a “drinking water” label on the containers and include a storage date. Be careful not to store containers in direct sunlight or in areas near toxic substances such as gasoline or chemicals. Additional, helpful emergency preparedness tips are available at fema.gov. If an emergency action plan is activated, customers can obtain updated information by calling 877-565-1456, visiting mysuezwater.com or SUEZ Water South Jersey social media channels.
Ocean County Library Thanksgiving Weekend Schedule TOMS RIVER – All branches of the Ocean County Library will close at 5 p.m. on Nov. 22. All branches will be closed Nov. 23 for Thanksgiving. On Nov. 24, the Barnegat, Brick, Jackson, Lakewood, Manchester, Stafford, and Toms River branches will be open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. All branches will reopen Nov. 25.
Customers are encouraged to use the library’s online resources, including databases, ebooks, emagazines, and online classes which are available through theoceancountylibrary.org. For more information, contact the Ocean County Library at its website or by telephone at 732-349-6200.
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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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they have available and go to great lengths to explain every detail of every grill but “what’s best for you is best for you.” For
exact same tank to Modern Propane, they’ll put 20 pounds of propane in it and only charge you $14.95! You’re paying $5 less, yet you’re receiving 5 more pounds (about 5 WE GIVE FULL more hours of cooking 20 LB TANKS time) than you normally Refilled for ONLY would; it’s a no-brainer. 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. Facebook page in the month That philosophy- being in of November, give them a like business to make money, not and a share, then come into rip people off- holds true for the store and receive a reward Modern Propane’s main prod- with a $50 value for free, no uct: the propane itself. The purchase necessary. Modern average propane tank that sits Propane is located at 642 under your grill, if filled at the Fischer Blvd and is open seven big box store or gas station, days a week, from 9am until at holds 15 pounds of propane least 5pm or later depending when you pick it up. But it’s on the season. For today’s actually built to hold 20 pounds. hours, feel free to give them a At these places you’ll pay, on call at 732-228-7958. Be sure average, $20 for 15 pounds to check out modernpropane. of propane. If you take that com for more information.
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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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