2017-12-09 - The Brick Times

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–Photo courtesy Georgian Court University Athletics Communications Department Dana Fontana, a Brick Memorial graduate, helped Georgian Court win the tournament.

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–Photo courtesy Georgian Court University Athletics Communications Department The Georgian Court University women’s soccer team won the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Tournament.

–Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn Maser Consulting’s new rendering of the plan does not have an entrance from Lake Riviera.

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – It was back to the drawing board for Brick 70 Developers LLC after a March 22 decision by the Board of Adjustment to deny their application for a Wawa gas station, convenience store and drive-through restaurant for the corner of Duquesne Blvd. and Route 70.

The developers and owners of the property, Paramount Realty and Riviera Realty, held an informal meeting at Town Hall on Nov. 29 to go over a new proposal for the site and to answer questions.

Maser Consulting Engineer Mike Gallagher said that the biggest change in the new plan is there would no longer be (Wawa- See Page 5)

NO JERSEY SHORE FILMING PERMITS YET

By Chris Lundy NEWARK - While the makers of the Jersey Shore show have announced a reunion show, the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission has said that there have not been any permits filed with them yet.

By Chris Christopher T he t op - se e de d Georgian Court University women’s soccer team lived up to its billing, winning the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Tournament with a 4-1 victory over second-ranked Wilmington University in the championship game.

The host Lions received contributions (College - See Page 2)

New Plan For Duquesne Wawa

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Steve Gorelick, executive director of the commission, said that there has been no formal permit or contact made by the producers of the Jersey Shore.

They are not required by law to go through (Permits - See Page 5)

Buy In Brick For Tax Savings

–Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn Councilwoman Heather deJong, and township employee Darren Sirota, who oversees the Buy in Brick Program, are promoting the Buy in Brick program.

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – The more you spend in local participating businesses, the more you can deduct from your (Tax - See Page 22)

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College:

Continued From Page 1 from former local high school players in front of 500 fans.

Sophomore forward Dana Fontana, a Brick Memorial graduate, staked the winners to a 3-0 lead with a goal from 20 yards out 77:20 into the match off a feed from sophomore midfielder Kaitlin Lister (Toms River East). Fontana pushed the lead to 4-0 at 80:48 with her sixth goal of the year off an initial save by the keeper.

Lister and sophomore midfielder Anissa Fucci (Manchester) made the all-tournament team.

It was the Lions’ third CACC Tournament crowd under coach Jim Moore, whose team also took the title in 2008 and 2010.

GCU’s season ended at 16-4-2 with a first-round loss to Southern New Hampshire University in the NCAA Division II Tournament.

The Lions’ Lizzy Kroon, a senior forward from Central Regional; Lister and Fucci made the 2017 Division II Conference Commissioners Association Women’s Soccer All-Region team.

Fucci was a first-team selection. Kroon and Lister were second-team honorees.

Fucci finished in a tie for third place in the CACC in goals with 13. She added five assists. She was third in the CACC in points with 31 in 22 games.

She established career highs in goals, assists and points. The Lions were 8-1-1 when she found the back of the net.

Lister led the CACC in assists with 13 and tied for third in Division II in helpers. She added eight goals. She handed out assists in 10 of the Lions’ 22 matches, including a season-high three in a 4-2 road win over Caldwell University.

Kroon was fifth in the CACC in goals with

12 and added seven assists for 31 points. She ended her career with 48 goals, 21 assists and 117 points. She paced the Lions to the fifth-best scoring offense (3.09 goals per game) in Division II this season.

Kroon and the Lions’ Morgan LaDuca, a Point Pleasant Beach graduate and a Toms River resident, made the 2017 CoSIDA Academic All-District women’s soccer team.

LaDuca, a senior midfielder-defender, captained a defense that posted a CACC-best 1.11 goals against average. The Lions allowed 24 goals on the season.

LaDuca netted a career-high four goals.

Vikings among the elite: The Ocean County College men’s soccer team placed fifth in the National Junior College Athletic Association Division III Tournament with a 3-2 win over Bunker Hill Community College.

OCC freshman keeper Robert Andrade, from Toms River South, was named to the all-tournament team after making five saves in the fifth-place game.

The Vikings were 10-9-2, winning the Region XIX Tournament to qualify for the nationals Lederle cited: Felician University junior midfielder Sami Lederle, a former Brick Memorial player, made the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference 2017 Fall All-Academic team in women’s soccer for the first time.

The accounting major compiled a 3.82 grade point average. She scored eight points in 2017 on two goals and a club-high four assists. She started all 17 matches.

Setting, spiking: Former Barnegat player Sara Ridgway, a Kean University senior, made the American Volleyball Coaches Association All-America team as an honorable mention selection.

She’s the first All-American selection in program history.

The former Bengals standout was named the New Jersey Athletic Conference Player of the Year and helped the Cougars capture their first NJAC title since 2001. She finished the season with 380 kills, 141 total blocks, 128 block assists and 13 solo blocks in 38 matches. She averaged 2.86 kills per set with a .372 hitting percentage and 1.06 blocks per set.

For the second time in her career, Ridgway made the 2017 CoSIDA Division III Academic All-District first team.

She compiled a 3.95 grade point average for her second honor, majoring in Media & Film Communication. She also was named to the AVCA New York All-Region team.

Veltre among the swiftest: Former Brick Memorial distance king Kevin Veltre, a Rowan University senior, won Cross Country All-America honors from the United States Track & Field Cross Country Coaches Association.

He was 13th among 279 runners in 24:39.62 at the NCAA Division III Championships at the Principia College North Farm Cross Country Course in Elsah, Il. The top 40 finishers earned All-America status.

The former Mustang was third in 24:32.6 at the NCAA Atlantic Regional for his second career All-Region honor. He won the New Jersey Athletic Conference title in 24:38.06. He was the NJAC Runner of the Year and made the All-Conference first team. He helped the Profs win the NJAC team crown, ending The College of New Jersey’s 23-year reign as the conference champion. It was Rowan’s 23rd title and it’s first since 1993.

Meanwhile, Joe D’Amico, a Central graduate and a Stockton University runner, earned NJAC

second-team honors after placing 10th in 26:07 at the NJAC championship meet.

It was the fastest eight-kilometer time of his career.

Records established: Rowan senior center April Szymczyk, a former Jackson Liberty and Ocean County College player, set career highs in points (21) and rebounds (11) for the Profs in their 70-64 loss to Stockton.

She put home nine of 20 shots from the field and netted five of six free throws. She added two assists, two steals and one block. She picked off seven offensive rebounds.

Stockton freshman guard Hailee Porricelli, a Howell graduate and a Freehold Township resident, scored 10 points and added four rebounds, three assists and one steal.

Barnes erupts: Stockton junior guard Kashaun Barnes, a former Toms River North player, exploded for a career-high 30 points for Stockton, which opened its regular season with an 87-82 overtime conquest of Wesley College.

Barnes netted seven of 19 shots from the field, including three of 10 from downtown, and bucketed 13 of 15 free throws in 43 minutes as a starter.

He added six rebounds and one steal and scored 19 second-half points. He’s a Manchester resident.

In the swim: On the Rowan women’s team are Polina Dineva, a senior from Central, and former North swimmer Amanda Burke, a senior.

In a 142-55 win over Kean, Dineva swam the fourth leg on the Profs’ first-place 200-yard medley relay team (1:56.83) and was second in the 100 butterfly in 1:06.31.

Burke was second in the 50 freestyle in 27.30.

In a 209-52 victory over Ramapo College, Burke was second in the 200 backstroke (1:02.56) and the 200 backstroke (2:13.91).

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Wawa:

Continued From Page 1 access to the site from Lake Riviera’s North Lake Shore Drive and Duquesne Blvd.

In the original application spanned over five Board of Adjustment meetings (that started in November 2016), with scores of Lake Riviera residents attending, mostly to express their concerns about traffic backing up into their neighborhood.

The former proposed entrance to the 4.97acre complex off North Lake Shore Drive/ Duquesne Blvd. would now serve as an additional buffer for landscaping.

There would also be a detention basin in the same area comprised of a bio-soil mixture that would allow water to infiltrate the ground, Gallagher said.

The detention basin would not be “a big hole in the ground surrounded by a chainlink fence,” said the developer’s attorney

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Continued From Page 1 the state commission, however, they most likely will. They have done so historically, he said.

The commission assists production companies in finding locations, staff, and resources, as well as helping as a liaison to local authorities and the public, he explained.

Film and television production can be very lucrative for the state, he said. Host towns benefit from extra business during a shoot and tourism after a show airs. In one year, New Jersey benefited to the tune of $140 million.

“Ocean County has been particularly proactive” in engaging the entertainment industry to work in the area, he said.

The original show came to Seaside Heights in 2009, and had several spinoffs.

Seaside Heights borough administrator Christopher Vaz said that the producers have not submitted an application.

Recently, the producers of Jersey Shore attempted to have a reunion special filmed in Seaside Heights on Memorial Day weekend, he said. However, they were not forthcoming in specifically what they wanted to film and where.

They were asked to provide that information and they never did.

The borough has altered their ordinance for filming, but not entirely because of Jersey Shore. There was also a reality show that was advertising auditions at the Bamboo Bar in February. Auditions were scheduled without the borough officials being informed. It never got filmed.

Now, there is a more formal process for production companies to go through that mirrors those in larger cities, he said.

Things have changed in the days since a Jersey Shore cast member was found guilty of causing a public disturbance.

The application process makes it clear that if a film studio is trying to film between Memorial Day and Labor Day, they will probably not be approved, he

The Brick Times, December 9, 2017, Page 5 John Jackson, but would eventually look like wetlands and “would become an amenity over time.”

Gallagher said that another change in the new proposal would be combining the development’s entrance with the Brick Office Park next door. The exit/entrance would be “right in, right out” only, with an additional entrance to the east that could be used for larger delivery vehicles.

The developer would still add a third lane to Route 70 which was designed and permitted when Costco was built, but it was never done, the engineer said.

An eight-foot tall wooden sound wall would separate the development from nearby homes, and the quick-service drive thru restaurant was shifted three feet towards Route 70 to allow for an additional row of hedges between the sound wall and the drive-thru, Gallagher said.

“This is a big upgrade from our stand-

point,” Jackson said. It would have been better “from a business end” to capture all the traffic from Lake Riviera, but “people were concerned about the complexity of the intersection and traffic off Duquesne,” he said.

During the first round of hearings on the previous application, attorney Vincent Sanzone, a criminal defense attorney whose family owned an abutting property at 628 North Lake Shore Drive, spent hours cross-examining the developer’s professionals in an attempt to draw out the meetings and make them as long as he could, said Board of Adjustment Chair Harvey Langer at the time.

Since the application was rejected in March, Paramount purchased the Sanzone home which was not part of the application.

Jackson said that any future resident of the former Sanzone home would already know that they would be moving in next

to a Wawa.

The 5,585-square foot Wawa and six-pump (each with two hoses, which adds up to 12 fueling positions) gas station would be open 24 hours, as could the 4,362 squarefoot quick service restaurant, which was not named.

Brick 70 Developers LLC would still have to appear before the Board of Adjustment for some bulk variances, Gallagher said, mostly due to the odd shape of the property.

Gail Tramontano of North Lake Shore Drive was one of only a handful of Lake Riviera residents who attended the hearing.

“I’m really happy they took the time to explain the new plan and that they made revisions for the traffic issues,” she said.

“That was my issue.”

Gallagher said that a typical Wawa takes about seven months to build, but it could take a little longer because of the necessary widening of Route 70.

said. Additionally, borough officials are to be made aware in writing of specific public areas that would be used for

filming.

“It’s a very strong ordinance. It gives the town authority over where and when

filming can happen,” he said.

Representatives from MTV did not return a request to comment by press time.

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ADDITIONAL OCEAN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT INFLUENZA & PNEUMOCOCCAL VACCINATION SITES & TIMES It’s Not Too Late! The Flu Ends with U!

Influenza and Pneumonia vaccinations are free if enrolled in Medicare Part B. If not enrolled in Medicare Part B, or you have a Medicare Managed Care Plan, the cost will be $20.00 (cash or check).

Everyone 6 months of age and older should get vaccinated against seasonal Flu every year.

The flu vaccines offered at the OCHD Flu Clinics this year will target four different flu viruses (strains); high dose flu vaccine targets three different flu viruses (strains).

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OCEAN COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Joseph H. Vicari, Director • Gerry P. Little, Deputy Director John C. Bartlett, Jr. • Virginia E. “Ginny” Haines • John P. Kelly

OCEAN COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS John J. Mallon, Chairperson • Senator Robert Singer, Vice Chairperson Richard Work, Secretary-Treasurer Carol Blake, RN • Christopher J. Dasti • Maurice “Mo” B. Hill, Jr., D.M.D. • Veronica Laureigh Henry Mancini • Ruthanne Scaturro Gerry P. Little, Freeholder Liaison

Heart-Healthy Holiday Tips ROBINSVILLE – The holidays are a time for celebrating with family and friends, but often stress inhibits our abilities to enjoy the holiday season. From shopping to cooking to events, we are often packing our schedules while forgetting about our health.

A 2016 report in the Journal of the American Heart Association noted that heart-related deaths spike during Christmas. While more research is needed to pinpoint the exact reason, researchers suggest that emotional stress, changes in diet and alcohol consumption, less staff at medical facilities and changes in physical environment (i.e. visiting relatives), could play a role in the spike in deaths.

In order to protect your heart and enjoy more holidays with your loved ones, follow these tips to stay healthy and happy this season: • Maintain healthy habits, such as eating healthy, balanced meals, moving more every day, and getting at least seven hours of sleep each night.

• Beware of party perils and try eating a healthy snack before a party to avoid overindulging.

• Give yourself the gift of peace; if you start to feel overwhelmed, recharge by doing something that relaxes you.

• Make a plan for the New Year and challenge yourself with realistic, sustainable goals for a healthy, happy new year.

While avoiding stress and making good choices can help prevent heart disease and stroke (the nation’s No. 1 and No. 5 killers) it’s still important to know what to do if you or a loved one experiences the signs and symptoms of heart attack, stroke or cardiac arrest.

If you or a loved one experiences the warning signs of heart attack, stroke or cardiac arrest, call 9-1-1 immediately.

For more healthy living tips, visit the new Healthy For Good website at healthyforgood. org. For more information about heart attack, stroke and cardiac arrest, visit heart.org/ warningsigns. To learn more about CPR, visit cpr.heart.org.

Annual Toy Drive OCEAN COUNTY – This holiday season the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting its annual Toy Drive in conjunction with the Ocean County Chiefs of Police Association. This Toy Drive enables the Ocean County Sheriff ’s Office and the local municipalities to provide gifts for children of families in need within Ocean County.

The Toy Drive Form is used to request toys through the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office. The completed form can be emailed, faxed or mailed U.S. Postage.

The form is located at bit.ly/2zZxRnn. The email is OCSheriffRecruiter@ co.ocean.nj.us, fax is 732-349-1909. The mailing address is Ocean County Sheriff’s Office, P.O. Box 2191, Toms River, NJ, 08754, Attention: Lt. J. Greene.

Those who wish to donate a new unwrapped toy can call 732-929-2161. This is the designated toy drive telephone line. Leave a message and someone will promptly return the call.

The deadline to file for toys is Dec. 13.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E DITORIAL A Simpler Time In Politics With the recent death of Robert Laird, the former mayor of Berkeley, people recalled a simpler time when politics weren’t so cutthroat. The same was said when former Toms River mayor Roden Lightbody died.

W hy w a s p ol it ic s s o much different then?

Civic debate has eroded steadily over time. Keyboard warriors and the internet has accelerated this. A nd I doubt I’m making an ear th-shattering declaration if I said the 2016 presidential election was probably the most brutal yet.

Politics on the national stage has trickled down into local politics. People see an R or a D after a name and assume that they are exactly the same as every other Republi-

can or Democrat.

Whether you feel that Trump is the first president to finally say and d o wh at eve r yo ne i s th i n k i ng, or you feel that he spends too much time on Golf Cart One, Tweeting nonsense, you have to at least talk to the people who feel the other way.

Talk, not shout.

Af ter all, you can’t convi nce someone of your opinion if they are on the defensive.

We have lost the ability to discuss issues based on fa c t s whe n eve r y Facebook post is carefully constructed to appeal to our emotions. Winning an argument has become more important than being factual.

Chris Lundy News Editor

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Letters To The Editor Great Support for Fallen Officer The Berkeley Township Police Department would like to thank everyone who was there for us as we mourned the death of our officer, Sgt. Alison Wray.

Thank you for the outpouring of support from our local businesses that donated and fundraised for the family of Sgt. Wray. The local shop owners gave their time and business for her. This was amazing.

Thank you to the local fire departments and first aid squads who arrived in droves to honor our fallen officer and flew the colors of our nation high above, in the ultimate show of respect for her.

Thank you to our brothers and sisters in blue who were by our side, “watching our 6” by covering policing in Berkeley Township so our department, in its entirety, could pay their last respects to Sgt. Alison Wray.

Thank you to the officers who stood shoulder to shoulder with us and shared in our pain and sadness.

Thank you to the officers who stood silent and unwavering in the freezing cold and blustery wind to salute one of their own.

We remind ourselves that they did this, not because they knew Sgt. Wray, but because they “are” her. That’s what the police profession is: noble and honorable.

Everyone who puts on a uniform or wears a shield knows very well how life can change in a matter of seconds. This is the reality of our line of work.

The past couple of days have been a testament to our

profession and how weTo stick studies at PaceEditor I am required “It was built as part of the Letters The together in the tough times. to take a civil engagement 1925 silent film, ‘The Lost Sgt. Wray would have been proud to see this all come together for her.

Thank you for the benevolence of all the police unions nationwide that opened their hearts and showed their generosity.

Thank you to the officers of Berkeley PBA 237 who showed us all what brotherhood is really about.

Thank you to the nameless and faceless people, who planned, orchestrated and assisted in the funeral services.

They did what was needed to be done so that Sgt. Wray could have a proper sendoff.

We salute you.

Thank you to the residents of Berkeley Township and its civilian leadership. The response was overwhelming; the letters, emails and phone calls offering condolences for Sgt. Wray were breathtaking.

The support from our elected officials was without question and was absolute. We thank you all.

Finally, to the family of Sgt. Alison Wray, thank you for allowing us the opportunity to honor her. Know that we will continue to be there for Alison and all of her family, as she is forever a member of our family and is a hero to us all.

Rest in Peace Berkeley Township Police Sergeant Alison Wray #5104.

Chief Karin DiMichele Berkeley

VFW Breakfast Event For A Good Cause I am a college student that attends Pace University in Lower Manhattan. During my

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course. Our assignment is to volunteer with a community partner and to complete two advocacy assignments.

The partnership I chose to work with is the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 9503 in Bayville. One of their events I participated at is an all you can eat breakfast for a low cost of $8 per person.

The breakfast is held the last Sunday of every month at 8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., with the exception of December.

This is a great outing for families to get a hearty breakfast at a low cost, for a good cause. All earnings are donated to support our veterans.

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Dinosaur Facts Debated I have read, with great interest, the story published on the “Bayville Dinosaur” which appeared in the October 28th edition of The Berkeley Times. Over the past two years, this widely renowned landmark has certainly received its fair share of press coverage, mostly due to neglect of its slowly deteriorating condition and the possibility of, somehow, getting it restored to its former grandeur. Also much press coverage dwelt on its past history; when was it brought here, who built it, where it came from, and so on.

As a result of all this interest, a lot of new factual information has been learned relative to its past. Two of the most important finds were newspaper articles about the dinosaur discovered in the October 3, 1935 edition of The Red Bank Register and the May 17, 1949 edition of The Asbury Park Press.

Based on these articles, as well as other sources (title searches, etc.), there is some information provided in that “Bayville dinosaur” story that begs clarification.

1) The Berkeley Times “Bayville Dinosaur” story states that it came from Howell. In the October 17, 1947 Asbury Park Press interview, Mr. Farrow told the APP reporter that the place he bought it from was in Freehold.

2) The source of The Berkeley Times story related,

World’...,” implying that it was used in some manner in the actual filming of the movie. It was not, as one can readily see if they watch the film. The 1935 article simply states that its former owner “...bought it from the moving picture “The Lost World.””

Why he did will never be known for certain.

3) There was no mention of Mr. Farrow paying $5 for the dinosaur, or any amount for that matter, in either the 1935 or 1949 newspaper articles.

Some clarification from your source of information for this dollar amount would be appreciated.

4) The Berkeley Times source for the story states that a Mr. Fred Brzozowski bought the property the dinosaur is on from Mr. Farrow in 1961. A title search indicates that Mr. Brzozowski and his wife, Millicent, purchased the property on October 3, 1955, not from Mr. Farrow, but from Stanley and Jadwiga Kupa, who had bought that property from Mr. Farrow on December 18, 1950. Following the sale of the property to the Kupa’s, Mr. Farrow no longer owned the dinosaur.

5) The Berkley Times story also states that Mr. Brzozowski was the owner who added the lighted green eyes and red mouth. In The Red Bank Register interview of 1949, Mr. Farrow told the reporter he was the one who installed the green lights in the eyes and red light in the mouth.

Each of the above noted five discrepancies: where the dinosaur came from; its role in the filming of “The Lost World” movie; the alleged amount Mr. Farrow paid for it; the date Mr. Brzozowski bought it and from whom; and who initially installed the lighted eyes and mouth.

These are all a part of the dinosaur’s “pedigree.” It is important for factual information to be reported by the various decimators of newsworthy stories and events. Perhaps your source could clarify the information related in the October 28, 2017 Berkeley Times’ story on Bayville’s most important “claim-to-fame” and the story could be republished with the necessary corrections.

Jerry Beer Bayville (Letters - See Page 25)

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BRICK – Brick Elks Lodge 2151 Convention Committee will host a paint party from 1-3 p.m. Jan. 14 at the Jersey Shore Paint Party Studio, 1787 Route 88.

The cost is $40 per person, which will help

raise funds for the Elks’ costs for its convention.

Reservations must be made in advance.

To make reservations, call Elyse Russo at 732-644-6273.

Pets Photos With Santa

BRICK – The Jersey Animal Center will have photos with Santa from noon to 3 p.m. on Dec. 9 and 10. The center is located at 185 Brick Blvd.

For more information, call 732-920-1600.

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Bricks Hosts Winter Camp

BRICK – Brick Township Recreation will hold its winter camp for residents ages 6 to 12 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 26 through 29.

Participants will play games, create art, play sports and go on field trips. Campers

will need to bring a sack lunch each day as well as snacks and drinks.

The cost is $150 per camper, which includes all four days of camp.

Registration is open now.

For more information, call 732-262-1075.

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

Tickets are $55 per person. The cost includes a hot buffet, champagne toast, midnight

snacks, and music by “Run for Cover.” Casual attire.

For tickets, call Denise O’Keefe at 732599-1519, Joan Gunick at 732-674-4275, or Annette Queck at 908-330-9548.

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The 76th Anniversary Of The Pearl Harbor Attacks

By Kimberly Bosco OCEAN COU NTY – The 76th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor will take place this week, on Dec. 7, and memories of loved ones lost will be recounted and cherished.

It was nearly eight decades ago, but its effects can still be felt today. It started like any other morning as the sun rose over the beautiful Hawaiian Islands, but then history changed forever once those Japanese planes appeared overhead. On that fateful day, Imperial Japanese forces launched a secret attack that killed 2,403 men and women. This was a turning point in United States history and the first domino to fall in World War II. Despite taking place 76 years ago, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency has helped us retrieve the memories of those lost from our own local communities, keeping it fresh in our minds. The job of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency is to identify those killed or missing soldiers from wars past,

including WWII. Through this agency, the remains of a young Ocean County sailor were recovered.

Machinist’s Mate 1st Class Earl R. Melton of Lakewood was killed when the battleship U.S.S. Oklahoma was torpedoed and capsized in the harbor on that fateful day and he is now buried with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery.

“Thanks to their hard work the family of this brave sailor finally has closure,” Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari said. “After all of these years a hero has finally come home.”

“Seventy-six years ago the United States entered a conf lict to end tyranny in the world,” said Freeholder Deputy Director Gerry P. Little. “Today, our brave men and women are defending their nation from new threats to peace.

Let us pay tribute to all of our veterans who have made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom.”

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Tea And A Movie: Rogue One - A Star Wars Story LAKEWOOD – In a time of conflict, a group of unlikely heroes band together on a mission to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire’s ultimate weapon of destruction.

The Lakewood branch of the Ocean County Library will have tea and a mov-

ie, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, noon to 2:20 p.m. Dec. 14 at the branch, 301 Lexington Ave. Registration is required at theoceancountylibrary.org.

For more information, call 732-363-1435.

Red Cross Blood Drives Coming to Ocean County Library TOMS RIVER – Four branches of the Ocean County Library will host Red Cross blood drives during the month of December.

The Point Pleasant Boro Branch drive will take place 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, 834 Beaver Dam Road.

The Jackson Branch drive will be 2 to 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2 Jackson Drive. Donors will receive a voucher from the Jackson Friends of the Library for five free items from the Friends book sale shelves.

The Little Egg Harbor Branch drive will take place 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, 290 Mathistown Road. Call the branch at 609-294-1197 to make an appointment.

The Barnegat Branch drive will be 2 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 1, 112 Burr Street.

Donors must be at least 17 years of age or 16 years with a parent/guardian’s permission. Walk-ins are welcome but appointments are preferred. Visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767 to make an appointment.

Victorian Christmas

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

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

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Midstreams Elementary School Students Help With Hurricane Irma Recovery Efforts

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By Kimberly Bosco

BRICK – Students at Midstreams Elementary School in Brick held a Coin Toss fundraiser to help recovery efforts for The Big Pine Academy Elementary School in Big Pine Key, Florida after the devastation of Hurricane Irma.

Several years ago, Brick Township author, Lisa Begin-Kruysman, met Keys realtor Sandy Tuttle while staying in Big Pine Key, Florida. Here, the two women learned that, in addition to a love of dogs, they shared a connection to Brick Township.

While Begin-Kruysman now calls Brick home, she learned that Tuttle had once lived in Brick and even still maintains a strong family base there.

Tuttle’s family in Brick demonstrated its kind and benevolent nature when her mother, the late Barbara Tuttle, jumped head-first into helping local residents in their long-term recovery process after Superstorm Sandy hit New Jersey in 2012. Her mother’s display of strength and compassion influenced Begin-Kruysman’s actions when, five years later, Florida faced some hard times as well.

“When Hurricane Irma hit the Keys in September, it brought back memories of our own community’s recovery and all those who helped in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy,” said Begin-Kruysman. “When I heard that the Big Pine Academy (Elementary School) had suffered severe damage, I contacted Sandy (Tuttle) to see how our own local students could help.”

Begin-Kruysman, who had previously worked as a substitute teacher in Brick Township, reached out to the Principal of Midstreams Elementary School, Dr. John Billen. She requested that his students hold a change collection to help the Big Pine Academy

in its recovery process. Thanks to these efforts and the hard work of teacher Lauren Tallarida, the coordinator of the school’s Early Act program, a Coin Toss fundraiser was organized for the students.

The hard-working Midstreams’ students ended up collecting a generous donation.

“The purpose of the Early Act Club is to help and serve the community. The students enjoyed tossing coins during their lunch hours knowing it was for such a good cause,” said Tallarida.

The students’ donation was also generously matched by Frank Scarpone of Ocean First Bank when he heard about the fundraiser. Ocean First Bank has been a long term contributor to the recovery efforts of Superstorm Sandy.

“When I came to school to pick up the collection, I was surprised that some of the Fifth graders had memories of their own post storm experiences,” said Begin-Kruysman.

The Big Pine Academy is a public charter school for three year olds and students pre-k through 5th grade. The school is located in a protected habitat for both the Key Deer and the Bald Eagle. According to Cathy Hoffman, Executive Director and Principal of Big Pine Academy, the recovery process has been slow but they are moving forward.

“We hope to be able to begin the rebuild of three of our downstairs classrooms when we return from Thanksgiving break. The staff, students and families have embraced the changes and destruction with both grace and dignity but we very anxious to begin to move back into once demolished classrooms. We have been humbled by so many people throughout the country who have come to our assistance,” said Hoffman.

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Ocean County Sheriff ’s Annual Toy Drive Returns

By Kimberly Bosco

OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Sheriff’s Department’s Annual Toy Drive is upon us once again. Just like in years past, the toy drive invites everyone come out for a good cause and be a part of the joy of giving, during the holiday season.

This drive collects toys for boys and girls of all ages and distributes them to families in need during the holidays.

Every child, no matter how old, loves to open up a brand new gift on Christmas morning. You can help make this a reality by dropping off new or unwrapped toys to any of the toy bin locations provided

by County. The children in need will no doubt light up at the sight of your generous donation, when the toys are scheduled to be delivered on Dec. 16 and 17.

Last year, the drive supplied toys to more than 900 children throughout the County, according to Sheriff Michael Mastronardy.

This year, the Sheriff noted that the drive is especially in need of toys for children ages 10-15.

“It’s gratifying that so many people in the past have donated and helped.

We are hoping to see the same response this year in helping our neighbors,” said Mastronardy.

So fill up your sleigh and ride it over to any of the various drop-off locations all over Ocean County before Dec. 20!

These toy drop-off locations include: Ocean County Clerk’s Office, Ocean County Courthouse, Ocean County One Stop Center, Ocean County Administration Building, Ocean County Southern Service Center, County Connection and the Ocean County Training Center. You can also drop toys off at any branch of the Ocean County Library that is closest to you.

“The county staff is helping to make a difference this holiday season,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Joe Vicari. “We are collectively asking the citizens to do what they can to help.”

For those residents that might be in need of some assistance with toys this Christmas, don’t hesitate to register by filling out the Sheriff ’s Toy Drive Application Form by Dec. 13.

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Bartley Healthcare is partnering with Centrastate Medical Center to host an educational seminar on the Advance Directive: Taking Control of Your Medical Future, on December 14 at 5 p.m., at 175 Bartley Road in Jackson. Come join them for a light dinner before the seminar. The presenter will be Alisa Reznikov, MD, from Rutgers-RWJMS, Family Medicine Center at Centrastate Medical Center.

What kind of medical care would you want if you were too ill or hurt to express your wishes? Advance directives are legal documents that allow you to spell out your decisions about end-of-life care ahead of time. They give you a way to tell

your wishes to your family, friends, and health care professionals and to avoid confusion later on.

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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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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Measure Reverse T3 And Get Thyroid Healthy!

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

I bet you know how hypothyroidism means reduced level of thyroid hormone.

Active thyroid hormone is dubbed as “T3.”

But you probably have not heard of reverse T3. Today I’m going to tell you why you should never ignore reverse T3 testing, even if your endocrinologist does.

First the basics. The hormone called T3 gives you energy, it’s sometimes called the gas pedal in your body. Reverse T3 abbreviated as rT3, would then be the brakes. You sometimes want the brakes don’t you? Or else your body will speed down the highway and zoom out of control, so rT3 is required as part of the push-pull balancing system.

So IMHO, not testing for rT3 levels is an oversight. If you’re rT3 dominant, you’re clinically hypothyroid, stressed, anxious, overweight, tired and cold! The scary part is that your TSH and your Free and/or Total T4 levels might be in perfect range. How would know you were rT3 dominant unless you were tested. I’m making a good case here aren’t I? Thyroid hormone regulation influences your weight and metabolism meaning how fast you burn off that Figgy Pudding. It is responsible for mitochondrial production of ATP, so ask yourself if you’re tired all the time. By the way, I have a much longer and comprehensive medical article that gives you much more information about rT3 and thyroid. This version includes ways on how to Lower rT3 naturally and get slim and gorgeous again. I’m happy to email it via

my newsletter if you sign up for that at my website suzycohen.com. In the meantime, do you have: 1. Low T3 If you have too little Free T3 relative to T4, you get hypothyroidism. Therefore, you experience weight gain, fatigue, joint and muscle pain, depression, and a tendency to feel cold .

2. High rT3 Too much reverse T3 and you get the same effects as hypothyroidism (low T3) because the high rT3 blocks the cell’s ability to bind active T3.

If you have high levels of rT3, I suggest you do NOT use the T4 drugs (Levothyroxine is the generic), because it tends to break down into even more rT3 (as opposed to T3). As a result, some of you still feel awful and hypothyroid, even though you take your medicine, and never miss a dose.

What if rT3 is high? What if your TSH is normal but you still feel terrible? I’ve covered this entirely in my book, Thyroid Healthy. I’ll nutshell it for you here by recommending that you talk to your physician about switching medications, and use with that contains T3. I think adaptogenic herbs can help, specifically ones that activate T4 to T3, for example ashwagandha. I’d consult the oracle Dr. Google (lol!) and learn as much as possible about this little gland.

It’s good to bind heavy metals, another cause for elevated rT3. And finally, there are specific B vitamins and minerals, as well as vitamin D that help reduce rT3 and raise Free T3.

(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2017 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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How To Tell Grandma We Don’t Want Nathan

Dear Joel, My husband and I are expecting our fi rst baby in March. We couldn’t be more excited or happy.

We’ve been looking forward to parenthood and my mother-in-law is also looking forward to becoming a grandma. She is a delightful lady but she has all but insisted on naming our child.

She keeps talking about little Nathan, buying beautiful clothes and toys for little Nathan, the problem is I don’t want to name my child Nathan. Nathan is a nice name but not the name we want. What can my husband and I do?

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secretly fears that you and her son may forget about her once the baby is born. If she can give your child his name, she will extend some kind of influence over your new family. Assure her that she is so very important to you, now and once the baby is born. Thank her abundantly for her gifts and good wishes. Give her a job like maybe organizing the shower or helping you decorate the nursery. You may just fi nd that she will worry more about those things than your baby’s name. Congratulations and good health and prosperity to your new family.

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BRICK – St. Paul’s Church will host multiple holiday services in December, including the annual “Season of Joy” and “Sounds of the Season” performances, as well as special Christmas Eve services.

From Dec. 16-17, the church will host its Services to Celebrate the Birth of Christ.

The services beginning at 7:30 p.m. will be comprised of performances such as a Choir Cantata, “Season of Joy”, and A Celtic Christmas.

Dec. 20-21 will hold St. Paul’s annual “Sounds of the Season” service at 7:30 p.m., where the St. Paul’s Christmas Band

will perform all styles of beautiful carols, as well as contemporary and traditional Christmas instrumental music. In addition, St. Paul’s Chancel Choir will perform “Christmas is Coming,” an uplifting musical filled with inspiring songs, carols, and a great message.

On Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, St. Paul’s will hold services at 10 a.m., 5 p.m., 7:30 p.m., and 11 p.m. St. Paul’s Choral and Instrumental Ministries invite everyone to join in these exciting celebrations for the holiday season.

For more information call St. Paul’s at 732-458-2080 or visit at 714 Herbertsville Rd.

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POINT PLEASANT BORO – The Point Pleasant Boro branch of the Ocean County Library has new displays each month.

For December, the display cases will feature

Christmas Collectibles by Joanne Jividen.

The branch is located at 834 Beaver Dam Road.

For more information, call 732-295-1555.

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This public speaking workshop is open to teens only 2:30-3:30 p.m. Dec. 16 at the

Brick branch of the Ocean County Library, 301 Chambers Bridge Road.

The workshop is presented by Toastmasters International.

Registration is required at theoceancountylibrary.org.

For more information, call 732-477-4513.

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Only when the Land Use Board Secretary has received the information referred to above will they determine if the application is complete, which may take up to 30-45 days.

The next step in the application process, the Notice of Publication process, is the most important and if prepared with even the smallest of errors can void your approval.

The Notice of Publication outlines what you propose to construct and the types of relief you may need to receive approval. This Notice must be sent certified return receipt and regular mail to property owners within 200 feet of your property, this list of owners must be received from the tax assessor as a certified list. The Notice must also be published in the local newspaper. These two types of Notice must be completed prior to 10 days prior to hearing and proof of the Notice must be sent to the Board secretary at least 3 days prior to your hearing.

As can be seen from the information above the application process requires understanding of the MLUL. The attorneys at the Law Office of R.C. Shea and Associates can assist to make this process stress free. Look for future articles on the Land Use Process which will review the hearing process and post approval compliance procedures. If you want to know more call or visit our firm at 732-505-1212, 244 Main Street, Toms River, NJ, Brick Area 732-732-451-0800 or email us at rshea@rcshea.com.

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For this scam, the callers identify themselves as bill collectors from JCP&L. They will tell you that you have a bill that is past due and then threaten to turn your power off if it is not paid. These “bill collectors” will only accept the funds through Green Dot Money Cards.

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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.

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Continued From Page 1 property tax bill, and even if you don’t own a house here or if you live out of town, you would still be eligible for a rebate in the form of a check.

That is the premise of Buy in Brick, a property tax rewards program started in 2014 and designed to stimulate business and lower property taxes for those who frequent township merchants and have signed up for an award card.

According to township employee Darren Sirota, who oversees the program, some 5,066 families participate in the Buy in Brick program, and since its inception, sales using the card have totaled about $3.2 million, with resident tax savings of about $235,000.

Sirota spends much of his day going doorto-door and canvassing businesses throughout Brick to tell them about the program. An

average of two to three businesses sign on each week, he said.

He also calls and emails an estimated 800 township businesses, and mails out Buy in Brick cards to residents who email or call to request one.

There are currently 54 township businesses enrolled in the program, who offer discounts as a percentage amount up to what they feel is acceptable, said Councilwoman Heather deJong, who chairs the township’s Economic Development Committee.

When the program began in October 2014, the township entered into a contract with FinCredit, Inc. of Marlboro to administer the Buy in Brick Program, who get 25 percent of the credited amount.

As an example, if a township restaurant owner wanted to be part of the program, they might offer a 10% discount to their customer.

If a patron spends $100 on a meal, they would still pay $100, but the restaurant owner

would take $90, and $10 would go towards the program.

On the next third quarter property tax bill, the resident would get a credit for $7.50 off their property taxes while FinCredit would get $2.50.

FinCredit charged $10,000 for the township to join the program but that fee was paid solely by River Rock Restaurant and Marina Bar in exchange for an advertisement on the card, deJong explained, so no tax dollars were used to join the program or for the cost of 20,000 Buy in Brick cards, she said.

Some merchants have a terminal where the Buy in Brick cards could be swiped, while other business owners go online once a month to enter the credited amount, deJong explained.

“We’re working towards a point of sale, where there is only one transaction and the merchant just pushes a button on the cash

register,” she said on November 28 from a conference room in Town Hall.

The cost of advertising for the program comes out of the Tourism Development Commission from licensing fees, food vendor and taxi licensing fees, and not tax dollars, deJong said.

“We are proud of the program. It’s definitely growing,” she said. “A lot of residents want some of the larger chains, like ShopRite or Lowes to participate, but because of their corporate structure it is harder for them to get approval.”

Residents can obtain a card at Town Hall or by visiting the township website at twp. brick.nj.us/ then click on “Community” tab at the top, then click on Buy in Brick, then click on “email,” mid page, which pulls up a link to Sirota’s email (dsirota@twp.brick. nj.us), or call 732 451-5007.

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14 Confusion 15 Shakespearean villain 16 Ink color, to Shakespeare 17 Flower symbolizing freshness 18 Turkish money 19 Barnes & Noble reader 20 Sandwich initials 21 “Let’s say we’re even” 24 Some corporate jets 26 Internet hookups?

27 “Oh my goodness!”

29 Like much barley soup 31 Marriott competitor 32 Tuneful 34 Line on a restaurant receipt 37 Slice of pie

39 Car starter: Abbr.

40 Bitcoin, e.g.

42 UFO crew, supposedly 43 “Golly!”

46 Like some garage floors 47 Raise aloft 48 “How do you like them __?!”

50 Baltimore athlete 53 What undercover cops may wear 54 It’s all in your mind 57 Fido’s foot 60 Proactiv+ target 61 Eins, zwei, __ 62 Suspected perp’s story 64 Downpour that can hurt 65 Has a snack 66 Rolled to hold fries, as paper 67 Does impressions of 68 Bug repellent ingredient 69 Rapidity

Down 1 Website with movie trivia 2 Use a rotary phone 3 Off-ramps 4 Vienna’s land: Abbr.

5 Surveillance device 6 Window shelves 7 Cry miserably 8 Prefix with culture 9 Chin growths 10 Green Monster ballpark 11 WWII German torpedo craft 12 Bullwinkle, for one 13 Egyptian crosses 22 __ rug: small carpet 23 Magazine revenue source 25 Actor Dane of “Grey’s Anatomy” 27 Lowdown 28 Exude 29 Intolerant sort 30 Years on end 33 Tractor trailers 34 Sudden downturns,

and a literal hint to this puzzle’s circles 35 Dot on the blue part of a map 36 Sci. class 38 Deadly African virus 41 Handle it as well as one can 44 Produced, as crops 45 Reagan’s first secretary of state 47 Monopoly buys 49 Lead the flock 50 City name famously used by Peyton Manning when calling signals 51 Summarize 52 Navel type 53 Slacks measure 55 “Dies __”: hymn 56 Ration (out) 58 Provide a fake 62-Across for, e.g.

59 Like EEE shoes 63 Mauna __

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Gun Privileges Should Cross State Lines As a professional Merchant Marine Officer living in New Jersey, I spend a good deal of time traveling. I may go throughout New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine, to name some of my favorites. I have no issue driving through these states, but my rights are stifled when I do so.

Congressman Smith can help put an end to that miscarriage of justice.

Bringing a fi rearm from New Jersey (one of the most caustic states when it comes to gun rights) through New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts is a stressful situation. Though protected under federal law, people are unlawfully arrested when doing so. I have four different CCW permits that allow me to carry in 36 states – just not in the state I live nor the majority of the states I visit. At any time, I could be subject to arrest if a peace officer wants to ignore federal law, which happens in New York and New Jersey quite often.

When it comes to concealed carry, the natural inalienable right to self-defense, our rights do not dissipate once we step out of our home. The 2008 Supreme Court case DC v. Heller plainly states that the 2nd Amendment stands for exactly what it says: that it is the right of the PEOPLE to keep and bear arms. States like ours choose to ignore Heller and narrowly interpret it to mean we can only keep our fi rearm at home.

Because of a patchwork of laws, people fall victim to costly court cases and unjust imprisonments because they don’t know to understand that freedoms die when you travel to states like New Jersey, Maryland, or New York. To cite the most notorious example, I suggest the case of Shaneen Allen; a woman who was arrested for believing that her Pennsylvania concealed carry license was valid in New Jersey. In short, a professional woman in the medical field traveling to Atlantic City was pulled over and informed the officer of her pistol. She thought she was doing the right thing, however, she thought wrong.

The Brick Times, December 9, 2017, Page 25 Allen was arrested and thrown in jail.

This woman was vetted through extensive background checks to receive her fi rearm and carry permit. Case after case in New Jersey involved unjust arrests and many of these people were only vindicated by gubernatorial pardons, as is true of Allen’s case.

But people don’t have to suffer like Shaneen. HR 38, The Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, will allow anyone with a valid concealed carry permit to carry their firearm while traveling to other states. And why shouldn’t they? They’ve proven to be safe, responsible gun owners in their home state and will be safe, responsible gun owners while traveling to other locations. More importantly, good people like Shaneen Allen will never fall victim to New Jersey’s laws if HR 38 becomes the law of the land.

The 2015 murder of Carol Bowne is a testament to the fact unjust laws can have fatal consequences. Carol was stalked and harassed by her ex. In an attempt to protect herself, she fi led police reports, took out restraining orders, and applied for a gun permit. Under New Jersey law, the town has 30 days to issue such permits. Carol was stabbed to death 42 days later; her application still being processed. This is a total and complete travesty.

We now have the opportunity to return rights to the 12,000 concealed carry permit holders of New Jersey who want to protect their families while away from home. Congressman Tom MacArthur had the fortitude to do what is right and co-sponsor HR 38. He is following his oath to protect the constitution. As a landowner in Ocean and Monmouth County and a voter in Monmouth County, I’m urging Representative Chris Smith to also do what is right and co-sponsor this bill.

Congressman Smith, you swore an oath to protect the constitution and to serve the citizens of New Jersey. Do what is right and serve them well by supporting HR 38. Turn your back on the archaic ways of New Jersey and support the law-abiding constituents of your district.

John J. Petrolino III US Merchant Marine Officer Howell

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Celebrate the 95th Holiday Season of The Strand Center for the Arts

LAKEWOOD – The celebration of The Strand Center for the Arts’ 95th holiday season hosted by Lakewood Mayor Ray Coles begins at 7 p.m. in The Strand Gallery on December 13, 2017.

Tickets cost $100 each and include light fare, an open bar, entertainment, and a gift basket auction, all of which will benefit The Strand. Journal ads range from $150 to $750. Sponsorships include marquee recognition, ad journals, and gala tickets.

Designed by world-renowned theater architect Thomas Lamb, The Strand Center for the Arts, 400 Clifton Avenue, opened in 1922. Pearl Bailey, Dionne Warwick,

Milton Berle, Ronnie Spector, Taylor Swift, George Carlin, and many more have entertained the public on its stage since its grand opening.

Today, The Strand is home to such organizations as the Atlantic City Ballet, Children’s Community Theatre Company, and Exit 82 Theatre, among others, and is a hot spot for the finest tribute bands and original artist performances.

For more information visit the website strand.org or call the box office at 732-3677789, Ext. 216. The box office is open on Fridays 2 to 6 p.m. and two hours before every show.

While research has shown that hearing loss increases the risk of cognitive decline in old age, a recent study reveals that impaired vision may carry the same risk. According to data from two large studies involving older adults, those experiencing problems with distance vision were found to be two to three times more likely than those with strong vision to be cognitively impaired. Even the perception on the part of older adults that they had vision problems was found to be enough to prompt cognitive decline. This finding provides even more reason for older adults to schedule regular eye exams with ophthalmologists, who may be able to identify seniors who are at greater risk of developing cognitive problems and dementia.

Eye care experts recommend you have a complete eye exam every one to three years, depending on your age, risk factors, and physical condition. During a complete eye exam, your eye doctor will not only determine your prescription for eyeglasses or contact lenses, but will also check your eyes for common eye diseases, assess how your eyes work together as a team and evaluate your eyes as an indicator of your overall health. To schedule an exam, please call SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES, P.A. at 732-349-5622.

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BRICK – The Brick Township Historical Society will sponsor its annual holiday event called “Christmas in Brick – Post Civil War” on Friday and Saturday, December 8-9 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Havens Homestead Museum, 521 Herbertsville Rd. Special decorations will add a festive atmosphere and there will be entertainment and refreshments. A Santa Claus will be present for picture taking. Tickets are

$5 each for adults, children under 12 and first responders are free. Tickets can be purchased upon arrival.

The Lizzie Herbert Gift Shop will be open with holiday specials. The three other buildings will be open for viewing.

For more information on the activities of the society visit bricktwphistoricalsociety. com, visit the Facebook page, or call 732785-2500.

An Evening With George Simonovich: Old And Ancient Christmas Tunes POINT PLEASANT BEACH – Experience a Victorian Christmas with ancient and old Christmas tunes and carols, familiar and obscure, performed on classical guitar and cittern.

George Simonovich will be performing

7-8 p.m. Dec. 12 at the Point Pleasant Beach branch of the Ocean County Library, 701 McLean Ave. Registration is required at theoceancountylibrary.org.

For more information, call 732-892-4575.

Serve on One of Brick’s Many Boards and Committees

By Kimberly Bosco

BRICK – If you are interested in the environment, the town’s history, or being active in your own community, now is your chance to take action! Mayor Ducey is encouraging anybody with an interest in serving on one of the township’s boards to apply now!

The boards and committees that you can be a part of include: the Environmental Commission, Brick Township Housing Authority, Historic Preservation Commission,

Sustainable Brick, the Board of Adjustment, the Ethics Committee, and the Brick Township Municipal Utilities Authority.

“These boards not only play an important role in shaping our community, they offer citizens the opportunity to give back and help move Brick Township forward,” said Mayor Ducey.

Mayor Ducey requests that anyone who is interested send their resume and cover letter to his email, mayor@twp.brick.nj,

by Dec. 14.

Candy Cane Parade

BRICK – The Brick branch of the Ocean County Library will have a candy cane parade 10:30 a.m. Dec. 11 for children ages 3-5.

Celebrate the holidays with candy cane crafts, snacks and a candy cane parade around the library.

Register each child individually; include the child’s complete first name, last name, and age. Enter email only once per family.

Register at theoceancountylibrary.org.

The library is located at 301 Chambers Bridge Road.

For more information, call 732-477-4513.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of december 9 - december 15

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): In the coming week you are likely to be filled with warm feelings toward others. You may inadvertently step on some toes while seeking companionship. Heightened ambition could desensitize you to the word “no.”

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Guard against financial losses. The Full Moon may light up areas where you are spending money on numerous unnecessary fees, but it will add up. As this week unfolds find way to insure your financial security.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The Full Moon in your sign may make you more aware of relationship issues as this week unfolds. You may look on the dark side and be pessimistic when you should be sympathetic. Hold off on key decisions.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Tune your consciousness to the problems of the world.

Solve environmental issues that are within reach; turn off a light or use a recycling bin. It may be difficult to attain your business goals in the early part of the week.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Today’s Full Moon may reveal how much you rely upon the opinions of others. As the week unfolds you may realize there is more to life than duty and ambition. Your focus may shift to creative activities or homegrown pleasures.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Be proud of what you have, without coveting what others may have.

New friendships and acquaintances could create some discomfort in the week ahead if you spend too much time comparing possessions.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may try to

mix business and pleasure in the upcoming week, but in some cases it may be like mixing oil and water. You may have the impulse to bring new acquaintances into your home or into your confidence.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): This may be a great week to meet new friends or develop contacts who broaden your knowledge. You may feel compelled to pinch your pennies in the first half of the week when you should avoid making new investments.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): During the first half of the week you might not succeed no matter how much you try. Later in the week focus on making your surroundings a place of peace and contentment. Invite trusted friends to visit.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Steer a straight course no matter how tempting it is to take a detour. You maybe irked by companions who change their minds about business decisions at an awkward moment. Avoid arguments in the week ahead.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You may sometimes feel lost in a forest without a breadcrumb trail.

Remember that the scariest fairy tales have a happy ending. Maintain a positive attitude and problems will resolve themselves during the week ahead.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Open the windows and let in fresh air and sunshine. Avoid dark, gloomy places and people during the week to come. You may be challenged to deal with those who encourage you to dip into savings or change your investments.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Cookie Classics: Make-Ahead Holiday Cookies CombineTwo Favorites In One

By Wolfgang Puck

All my life, I’ve loved sweet pastries of every kind; especially cookies. So with plenty of holiday parties ahead, I feel like I’m in pastry heaven. There’s the promise of wonderful cookies everywhere I turn.

I learned as a boy that you can never start making holiday cookies too soon. Around late November, my mother and grandmother were already preparing them to have ready for guests who came visiting, as well as to wrap up in airtight tins as homemade gifts.

The following recipe for chocolate-chunk oatmeal cookies traces its origins to the early days of my restaurant Spago in the 1980s. I think it was widely popular for the perfect way it combined two popular varieties into one robust, rich-tasting, satisfyingly chewy treat. And, happily, the cookies are surprisingly easy to make.

Good results depend mostly on paying attention to a few small details. First, be sure to pick up a package of rolled oats labeled “quick-cooking,” which means they have been crushed into flat flake-like shapes and partially steamed, then dried. That ensures they’ll turn tender in the relatively brief baking time.

I also like to buy good-quality bittersweet chocolate in whole bar form, rather than using chocolate chips. I very carefully cut up the chocolate myself on a cutting board into uneven small chunks, using a sharp knife. The variety of shapes adds to the homemade quality and makes every bite a small surprise.

Nuts are another important element, and I prefer to use slightly sweeter pecans instead of the usual walnuts you find in both oatmeal and chocolate chip cookies. I also take care to toast the pecans before baking, so they’ll have a fuller flavor and crispier texture.

Though each step is very particular, the dough is still very easy to mix, shape and bake. And one more feature suits this recipe even better to the holidays. You can mix the dough in advance, shape it into individual balls, place them on trays, cover well with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for up to one week before baking; or, the dough balls can be frozen for up to two months, to be thawed in the refrigerator for several hours before baking. That means, with a little advance planning, you can have cookies ready to bake and serve hot from the oven when guests drop by. My mother and grandmother would have approved!

CHOCOLATE-CHUNK OATMEAL COOKIES Makes about 5 1/2 dozen About 5 ounces (150 g) shelled pecan halves or pieces 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon kosher salt

8 ounces (250 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into small pieces 1 cup (250 mL) firmly packed dark brown sugar 1 cup (250 mL) granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 pound (500 g) bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped to the size of large chocolate chips 2 cups (500 mL) quick-cooking rolled oats

Preheat the oven to 350 F (175 C). Spread the pecans on a baking tray and toast them in the oven until fragrant and slightly darkened in color, 10 to 12 minutes, turning them halfway through. Set aside to cool, then coarsely chop them by hand or by pulsing briefly in a food processor.

In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.

In the large bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with a paddle or beaters (or in a large mixing bowl using a hand-held electric mixer), soften the butter at medium speed.

Add the brown and granulated sugars, and continue beating; once they’re fully incorporated, increase the speed to high and continue beating until the mixture looks fluffy, stopping as needed to scrape down the sides of the bowl and under the beaters with a rubber spatula.

Reduce the speed to medium and, one at a time, add the eggs and then the vanilla, stopping as needed to scrape down the bowl and beaters. Reduce the speed to low and gradually pour in the flour mixture, stopping as soon as it is incorporated.

Add the chocolate, oats, and pecans to the bowl. Stir with a sturdy wooden spoon until fully incorporated. Scrape the dough out of the bowl onto a large sheet of plastic wrap.

Fold the wrap around the dough and refrigerate until firm, 2 to 3 hours.

Position the rack in the center of the oven.

Preheat the oven to 350 F (175 C). Line 1 or 2 baking trays with parchment paper.

Remove the dough from the refrigerator and divide it into mounds about the size of an unshelled walnut, weighing about 1 ounce (30g) each, rolling each mound into an even ball between the palms of your clean hands.

Arrange the balls on the prepared baking trays about 2 inches (5 cm) apart. Bake in the preheated oven until slightly firm to the touch, 13 to 15 minutes, reversing the trays back to front about halfway through for even baking. Transfer the trays to racks to cool.

After a few minutes, remove the trays from the racks. Use a wide metal spatula to remove the cookies from the trays, transferring them back to the racks to cool completely. (If reusing a baking tray, allow a few minutes for it to cool slightly before placing a new batch of dough balls on it.) Store the cookies in an airtight container at cool room temperature and serve within three days.

(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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