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–Photo courtesy McDaniel College Athletics Communications Department Brick grad Dan Finelli is a defensive lineman for McDaniel College.
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By Chris Christopher Cheers, cheers and more cheers to Mike Gesicki, the senior tight end-hybrid from Southern Regional High School starring for Penn State University. Plaudits to teammate Manny Bowen, the ex-Barnegat star and a junior linebacker. The former Ram and ex-Bengal have helped Penn State University earn a berth in the Playstation Fiesta Bowl. The Nittany Lions, ranked ninth in the Associated Press Poll, will meet the No. 11 University of Washington Huskies on Dec. 30 at 4 p.m. on ESPN in Glendale, Ariz. Gesicki, who has started in each of Penn State’s 12 games, leads the team in catches with
–Photos courtesy Brick police Two police officers traveled to Puerto Rico to help people suffering the effects of hurricanes.
By Judy Smestad-Nunn BR ICK - Br ick Po lice Officers Vincenzo Rosa and Joseph Rossi called their recent trip to storm-ravaged Puerto Rico “life changing” after spending two weeks helping in recovery efforts. The men were asked to join a contingent of NJ State police officers f rom t he st ate EM AC (Emergency Management Assistance Compact) system, who were looking for local officers who could speak Spanish. Rosa and Rossi were deployed with an estimated (Brick - See Page 6)
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New Master Plan For Pedestrians, Bicyclists
By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - The township is developing a bicycle and pedestrian master plan, designed to identify and create strategies to increase the number of people walking and bicycling while enhancing safety and connectivity for everyone who uses the roads. The first in a series of public meetings was held on Nov. 29, where residents were able to share their ideas about improvements and to learn about the planning process. The working group was organized with the Department of Community Affairs, Division of Local Planning. “What they’re doing is creating a bike and pedestrian master plan for the township, something we haven’t had in a very long time and it’s something that is very necessary,” said Councilwoman Heather deJong during the Dec. 5 council meeting. (Bicyclists - See Page 28)
Overdose Decrease Possible
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER - The sheriff and prosecutor gave the Ocean County Mayors Association an update on the opioid epidemic, and said that some progress has been made this year. It’s possible, given the number of overdoses so far this year, that Ocean County might see a decrease of about 25 percent from last year, Prosecutor Joseph Coronato said. There were 209 for all of 2016. This would be the fi rst decrease in years. Although many people think of the problem as mostly heroin, that does not paint a complete (Overdose - See Page 25)
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Continued From Page 1 51 for 501 yards. He is third on the club in touchdown catches with nine and is fourth on the team in scoring with 54 points. He was named to the All-Big Ten first team offense by the media and to the conference’s second team by the conference coaches after ravaging defenses for the Nittany Lions.
Gesicki averaged 9.8 yards per catch. His longest reception was 35 yards. He averaged 41.8 receiving yards per game. The former Ram is among three finalists for the Mackey Award and is expected to be a high National Football League draft choice in April. He’s a 6-foot-6, 250-pounder. Bowen has appeared in nine games and started nine. He made 22 solo stops and added 29 assists. He’s fifth on the team in total
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tackles with 51. He added one pass breakup, one pass defensed, four quarterback hurries and one forced fumble. Bowen is a 6-foot-1, 226-pounder. Basile honored: Former Brick Memorial player Mike Basile, Monmouth University’s senior safety, made the All-Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference second team. The strong safety led the nation in solo tackles and made 126 total tackles. He
paced the Hawks in solo stops (91) and led the club in assisted tackles (35). He added 9 1/2 tackles for 49 yards lost for first on the Hawks. He notched three sacks for 26 yards lost, picked off one pass, broke up four tosses, defensed five passes, forced one fumble and led the Hawks in blocked kicks (two). He played in 12 games. Basile was sixth in the final voting for the Buck Buchanan Award, presented to the nation’s top FCS defensive player. He’s the fi rst player in Monmouth history named first-team all-conference all four years. He was name the Big South Conference Co-Defensive Player of the Year this season. Basile is a likely NFL draft choice. More on Monmouth: Redshirt junior teammate Ryan Wetzel, a Freehold resident and a former Colts Neck player, was an All-ECAC second-team selection after starring at guard. The former Cougar made 23 straight starts at guard. His punishing blocks this year helped pave the way for a 2,000-yard passer, a 1,000-yard rusher and a unit that ranked 10th in the nation in red zone offense. Redshirt sophomore defensive back Tymere Berry, a former Toms River South player, was among the Hawks’ top defenders, registering 43 tackles (33 solos, 10 assists). He added 4 1/2 sacks for 11 yards lost, returned two interceptions for 36 yards, broke up 14 passes, defensed 16 passes, notched one quarterback hit and blocked one kick through 11 games. Senior wide receiver Vinny Grasso (Donovan Catholic) was second on the Hawks in receptions (29) and fourth in receiving yards (315). He averaged 10.9 yards per catch. His longest reception devoured 79 yards. Grasso rushed for 79 yards and one touchdown on three carries, averaging 26.3 yards per run. He blazed 70 yards with a punt return for a touchdown through 12 games. Junior wide receiver Matt Castronuova (Jackson Memorial) appeared in 12 games, catching six passes for 34 yards, an average of 5.7 yards per grab. His longest reception was 17 yards. The former Jaguar returned five kickoffs for 98 yards and averaged 19.6 yards per run back. His longest kickoff return was 29 yards. Duo at the top: Former Brick Memorial player Matt Schleifer (Brick Memorial) and Drew Scott, who played for the Brick Green Dragons, won Centennial Conference postseason honors. Schleifer made the first team as a return specialist. Scott made the second team as a senior linebacker. Schleifer, a sophomore, finished the season with 1,296 all-purpose yards, including 1,025 return yards. He averaged a leaguehigh 16.0 yards per return on 23 punt returns. He sped 92 yards for a touchdown on a punt return against Johns Hopkins. He averaged 21.2 yards per return on 31 kickoff returns. He caught 19 passes for 201 yards and two touchdowns through 10 games for the Green Terror. Scott, who played in 10 games, paced the Green Terror in tackles (72), solo stops (45) and assists (27). He added six tackles (Gridiron- See Page 5)
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Continued From Page 2 for seven yards lost and forced one fumble while breaking up one pass. More on the Green Terror: Sophomore defensive back Alex Rosario (Donovan) appeared in 10 games, making 23 tackles, including 18 solos, and breaking up seven passes. Sophomore defensive lineman Dan Finelli (Brick) played in nine games and made 27 tackles, including 20 solos. He added two sacks for 10 yards lost, four tackles for 13 yards lost and three pass breakups. Joe Hynes (Point Pleasant Boro) was a freshman offensive lineman. Bradley cited: Former Jackson Memorial player Kenny Bradley, an Ithaca College senior linebacker, made the All-Liberty League first team. Bradley led the Bombers in solo tackles with 36 and was second on the club in assists (49). He finished in a two-way tie for the team lead in total tackles with 85. He added two forced fumbles, 2 1/2 tackles for four yards lost, one sack, four pass breakups and one interception. He started in each of the team’s 10 games. He’s a 5-foot-11, 220-pounder. A four-year starter, Bradley finished his career with 315 tackles. Koenig among the elite: The College of New Jersey senior wide receiver Thomas Koenig, who played for Central Regional, made the All-New Jersey Athletic Conference first team. He was fifth in the NJAC with 785 receiving yards for the fifth most in one season in TCNJ history. The total was the second highest in the conference this year. He led the NJAC in average receiving yards per game at 87.2 in nine outings. He was first on the Lions in receptions (43), average yards per catch (18.26), touchdown catches (seven) and longest reception (80). Glover on the run: Former Jackson Memorial standout Khani Glover, a TCNJ senior running back, enjoyed a big season. He was first on the Lions in rushing yardage (505), carries (136), rushing touchdowns (three), longest run (41) and rushing yards per game (50.50). Glover caught 15 passes for 101 yards. Beverette among the best: Former Lakewood football and basketball standout Tyrice Beverette, a Stony Brook University senior linebacker, made the All-Colonial Athletic Association third team. He paced the Seawolves in total tackles (96) and solo stops (64). He added 32 assists through 13 games. He made 10 1/2 tackles for 48 yards lost, registered 4 1/2 sacks for 35 yards lost, broke up four passes and forced one fumble for the Seawolves. A hard hitting Owl: Ex-Lakewood player Chapelle Russell, a redshirt sophomore linebacker, was among the Temple University Owls’ top defenders through his first nine games of the season as he was fourth on the club with 70 tackles through the team’s initial 12 games. He made 44 solo tackles and added 26 assists. He registered 3 1/2 tackles for 15 yards lost, broke up one pass and forced two fumbles. Oliver sparkles: Senior defensive lineman Marquis Oliver (Lakewood) was an AllNJAC honorable mention selection at Kean University for the Cougars.
The Brick Times, December 16, 2017, Page 5 Oliver finished the season with 25 tackles (14 solos, 11 assists). He added 5 1/2 tackles for 36 yards lost and 3 1/2 sacks for 29 yards lost. He broke up one pass, notched two quarterback hits, recovered one fumble and forced one fumble. More on the Cougars: Sophomore wide receiver David Patterson Jr. (Lakewood) was second on the team in receptions (25), receiving yards (333), average receiving yards per catch (13.3), average receiving yards per game (33.3), receiving touchdowns (four) and points (32). He finished in a two-way tie for second on the team in overall touchdowns with five and caught one pass for a two-point conversion. He added four solo stops and one assist. Senior punter Steve Ferlisi, who played for the Brick Green Dragons, averaged 36.6 yards per boot on 41 punts. His longest punt sailed 63 yards. He added five touch backs and nine fair catches. A total of 12 punts landed inside the opposition’s 20yard line. Three punts were blocked. Sophomore wide receiver Jarvis Leaks (Howell) made one catch for 14 yards. He returned two punts for three yards and ran
back five kickoffs for 92 yards. Sophomore defensive back Amani Richardson (Manchester) returned two punts for 29 yards and added one solo tackle, one assisted stop and one tackle for two yards lost. He broke up two passes, defensed two passes and blocked two kicks. Johnson at Assumption: Seeing action as an Assumption College junior defensive back was Ja’Quez Johnson (Brick). The former Green Dragon made 19 solo tackles and added one assist in 12 games. He forced one fumble and broke up five passes. Diawara sees action: Senior defensive lineman Maurice Diawara (Lakewood) played in 10 games at Wagner College, making 12 solo stops and adding one assist. He made one sack for 13 yards lost, broke up one pass and returned two fumbles for 11 yards. Trio at Delaware Valley: Locals at Delaware Valley were sophomore quarterback Anthony Fontana (Brick Memorial), sophomore linebacker Billy Walsh (Brick Memorial) and freshman defensive lineman Jack Finelli (Brick). Fontana, who played in eight games, rushed for 93 yards and two touchdowns on 15 carries. He completed eight of 12 passes for 81 yards and
one touchdown. Walsh made nine tackles, including seven assisted stops, in 12 games. He broke up one pass. Finelli contributed 10 tackles, including six assists, in 12 games. He broke up one pass and forced one fumble. Graham an Ivy Leaguer: Junior defensive lineman Brody Graham (Jackson Memorial) was on the University of Pennsylvania roster. He appeared in 10 games, notching 12 tackles, including six solo stops, while breaking up one pass and adding one fumble recovery for the Quakers. Giaimo on roster: Former Central player Jarred Giaimo made three solo stops and added three assists at West Virginia Wesleyan College. Young makes hits: Stonehill College junior defensive end Xavier Young (Barnegat) appeared in 10 games, making 21 tackles, including 10 solo stops. Noesges leads Rowan: Senior linebacker Chris Noesges, a Freehold resident and a former Manalapan player, paced Rowan University in tackles (74), solo stops (38) and assists (36). He added one interception, one quarterback hit, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.
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Continued From Page 1 200 officers from New Jersey. Their strike team included two NJ State Troopers, two officers from the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department, and a detective from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office. The officers were deployed from November 4-18 to the island’s second most populous city, Bayamon, located on the northern coastal valley. The city was two months into their recovery from two September hurricanes, Irma and Maria, that left 100 percent of the island without power, no cellphone communication and widespread catastrophic damage to homes, businesses and the infrastructure. Rosa said when they got to Bayamon, 85 percent of the traffic lights weren’t working, so they were assigned to traffic control and distributing food and water from a local warehouse. “There were a lot of homes destroyed, trees were down...we had flashbacks of Sandy,” said Rosa, 50, when he and Rossi, 33, sat down for an interview at police headquarters at the end of November. Rossi said the best view they got of the island’s devastation was from the airplane when they flew in and the path of the storm was clearly visible. “Palm trees and telephone poles were snapped like matchsticks. They looked frozen that way,” he said. The officers worked 12-hour shifts and they were confi ned to their hotel at night
for caution, Rossi said. While looting had subsided, and businesses had started to reopen, the NJ State Police were told by the local government that they did not recommend allowing the officers to go out after their shift. Every night before they could enter their hotel, everything had to be decontaminated, from their cars to their boots and uniforms because sewage was backed up into the street and there were concerns about the Zika virus, they said. “We stayed in our district. The roads were destroyed, so only the National Guard could get through,” Rossi said. “Although they did a pretty good clean-up before we got there, so the roads near us had become passable.” The officers said that many of the structures in Puerto Rico were designed to withstand storms. For example, most of the fi rst floors on homes are concrete, and so are utility poles, but roofs were blown off homes and people were still living in them using tarp roofs, and utility poles were mostly tilted. “No one came out to ask for help. They are a very culturally proud people,” Rossi said. Rosa said the officers would bring bottled water into neighborhoods, and while they were distributing it other people would fi lter out of nearby homes. “No one came out asking for help, it wasn’t like that,” he said. Rossi said the people they interacted with “never had that look like they weren’t going to make it.”
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Both officers described conditions of jammed intersections in 90 degree heat with motorists stopping to give water bottles and food to the men. “These are people who have nothing, and they’re stopping to –Photos courtesy Brick police give us water and food, they were Two police offi cers traveled to Puerto Rico to help so appreciative,” Rossi said. “We people suffering the effects of hurricanes. didn’t know what to expect - our expectations were far exceeded a great experience for us, the way we - the citizens were so happy we were received; there was no negativity. were there.” Rosa said the experience was over- After the abundance of help we had afwhelming and a once in a lifetime oppor- ter Sandy...you have to pay it forward,” tunity. “We went in feeling like it was a Rossi said. A police spokesman said that FEMA different country, but we left feeling like paid all expenses for the officer’s trip and we were a part of it,” he said. “The people would reimburse Brick Township for their were beyond appreciative; they didn’t salaries for the two weeks they spent in want us to leave.” Puerto Rico. Rossi agreed. “The people made it such
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E DITORIAL Toms River’s Big Cast I attended a recent event where a 25-year-old time capsule was opened, and another one buried. I was happy to see The Toms River Times included in the new capsule. Also, a funny thing happened. No, I’m not talking about the fact that they couldn’t find the old time capsule, and had to dig a bit to get it (although that is pretty funny). I’m talking about how whenever I go to an event in Toms River, I never know who I’ll run into. Sometimes, it’s people I only know from work, and sometimes, it’s people I know through friends and
family. This time, it was a fellow graduate from High School East, who now teaches in the district, and a fellow Girl Scout parent, who was also supporting her students. I live in Beachwood now, and I’ll run into my Beachwood neighbors at events in Toms River, too. To compare it to a line in the book High Fidelity, it was like the last scene in a movie, where all the characters show up. It says something about a town to have a cast of characters that are so involved their community. Chris Lundy News Editor
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Letters To The Editor MacArthur’s “Tax Forum” Was A Farce I had the displeasure of attending another “farce” of a meeting Nov. 13 when Rep. Tom MacArthur held a supposed “tax forum” with Treasury Secretary Mnuchin and Presidential Advisor, Ivanka Trump and, of all people, Chris Christie doing the introductions. This was an “invite only” event held at the Bayville Fire Hall and the invitees were only Republicans (no Democrats need attend). I managed to get in and listened intently to the “dog and pony” show MacArthur was trying to moderate. I can’t tell you how disingenuous all they had to say suited their purposes of misleading the public. They each gave brief opening statements and then MacArthur said he himself had a few questions and then he had some written questions from the audience. When he said that, I proceeded to raise my hand. Needless to say, these questions had predetermined and canned answers indicating that this tax bill would have most people getting tax cuts, when in fact these supposed tax cuts will result in tax increases for almost half of the middle-class families in New Jersey. I also want to point out that the written questions from the audience were one from someone in North Beach (a town not even in MacArthur’s district). MacArthur then proceeded to ask Mnuchin and Trump to make a closing statement. A “tax forum” would presume to have some discourse, of which there was none. What a scam! I then raised my hand and
Letters To The Editor began to say (in a voice in cards, souvenirs, resources, his tragic death, JFK’s spirit which they could hear me), “I have a question. I have a question…” and I repeated that several times with no attempt on their part to call on me. I then indicated that this meeting was a disgrace and a scam – having a secret meeting and not meeting the needs of MacArthur’s constituents. They then closed down the meeting. The press then wanted some comments from me, and there were a number of people at the meeting surrounding me asking “How did you get in? How did you get in?” Doesn’t that disgust you? All they cared about was how a “Democrat” got into a meeting with our congressman. This is a sad commentary on free speech and transparency. This letter is just documenting what happened to me at the meeting. I really would like to continue with another letter dealing with all the inadequacies of this tax bill and how it represents a boon to the wealthiest among us (the one percent). We do need tax reform, but it really needs to serve we the people – the 99 percent as well. Marianne P. Clemente Chair, Barnegat Democratic Municipal Committee Barnegat
This Land Is Your Land, This Land Is My Land The fourth-grade at Aviston Elementary, located in Southern Illinois, is learning about the United States and the different environments, climates, resources, and highlights found in each region. The kids in the class think it would be fun to receive post-
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or any information about our great country from each of the 50 states. We hope that people who read this letter will be interested in mailing our class items pertaining to their state. Our address is: 4th Grade at Aviston Elementary, 350 South Hull Street, Aviston, IL, 62216. A sincere “thank you” to anyone who is able to contribute. We appreciate the excitement you will add to our learning experience. The letter is signed: Lydia, Matthew, Beckett, Colton, Allison, Caiden, Codyn, Conlan, Quinn, Taylor, Keegan, Kaitlyn, Adalyn, Aubrey, Ean, Miles, Max, Natalie, Reagan, Ryker, Reed, Eli, Alexia, Sophie, Bryce, Colton, Daphne, Danica, Evan, Mabree, Melaina, Alyse, Karsyn, Lily, and teacher Lisa Niemeyer. Fourth grade at Aviston Elementary Aviston, Ill.
Thankful For Those Who Help Others As Director of the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders, I was very proud that so many of our residents came together to prepare and deliver thousands of Thanksgiving meals to needy families in our communities. Our Ocean County Vocational-Technical School students prepared more than 3,000 holiday meals for those less fortunate. Likewise, volunteers and staff at our Veterans Service Bureau distributed more than 300 meals to local veterans and their families. Similar efforts were run by local high schools, faith-based organizations and other nonprofits. While the holiday season is a time to celebrate and give thanks for all we have, it is also a time to mourn. This year marked the 54th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. When I think of the willingness of our residents to help others, I cannot help but be reminded of President Kennedy’s call on Americans to rise up and help the poor and needy in their local communities. It was Kennedy who first inspired me to seek public office so I could give back to my town and my county. More than half a century after
continues to be a beacon for generations of Americans. He is truly an eternal flame of hope and charity. Let us always continue the work that he began. Joseph H. Vicari Freeholder Director
Tax Plan Or Tax Scam I vehemently disagree with Rep. Tom MacArthur’s support of the biggest transfer of wealth in US history - from the middle class to millionaires and corporations. The facts from objective Congressional economists prove that the Republicans’ tiny, temporary tax cut for ordinary Americans will be overshadowed by the 53% of 2018 tax breaks going to the richest 1% of people. Regardless of how the House and Senate versions are reconciled, the Trump family alone will save over a billion dollars! Why should we sacrifice for the super-rich? To add insult to injury, the middle class will face soaring health insurance premiums, and 13 million will have no coverage at all. The Child Tax Credit will be taken away from 3 million kids. College students and graduates with loans will be crushed. The Republican budget necessitated by the tax “reform” plan cuts Medicaid by $1 trillion over ten years and Medicare by more than $400 million. There are gigantic cuts to education, nutrition, transportation and housing. Some of MacArthur’s party members in Washington have admitted that the plan was designed to benefit their millionaire campaign donors. Some also admitted that Social Security will be cut next when the old “trickle down” scheme fails again and the national deficit surges. I participated in a protest rally outside MacArthur’s Ocean County office. This was the public hearing on the tax plan that the House and Senate never allowed. The consensus here is that this plan is selfish, mean, outrageous, greedy and immoral. (You couldn’t print how we really feel!) That’s why a backlash - a grassroots uprising - is beginning across the country. This groundswell of angry citizens will “remember next November” when perpetrators of this economic travesty will be thrown out of office. That includes you, Tom MacArthur. Rich Wieland Toms River
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Bill for “Support Our Veterans” Licenses Plates Has Been Advanced
By Kimberly Bosco NEW JERSEY – Legislation to authorize unique, “Support Our Veterans” license plates was advanced by the Senate Military and Veterans Affairs Committee recently. The license plate initiative, sponsored by Sen. Chris Connors, is meant to foster support
WASHI NGTON, D.C. – Congressman MacArthur released the following statement after the House voted to the pass the National Flood Insu rance Program (NFIP) reform package: Over five years ago, Superstorm Sandy devastated the Jersey Shore. Ocean
and funds for New Jersey homeless veterans centers. “This initiative would offer New Jersey motorists the oppor t u nit y to demonstrate their support for ou r vetera ns wh ile also voluntarily providing additional funding to get homeless veterans off the streets and into shelters,”
said Sen. Connors and his colleagues, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assembly woma n Di A n ne C. Gove, in a statement issued about the initiative. The plates would cost $50 on top of the required registration fees, and $10 for renewal on top of required renewal fees. The
it has yet to be signed. The Senator hopes that it will soon be signed into law so owners of these special license plates will know that their money is going to a good cause “This veterans’ initiat ive wou ld f i na ncial ly support the Department’s current efforts to reduce
Congressman MacArthur’s Statement On National Flood Insurance Program Reform County –my home–was the epicenter of the storm and half of all NJ Sandy flood clai m s happened here. Families across South Jersey are still dealing with the devastating effects of Superstorm Sandy, in part because of the incompetence and mismanagement of FEMA and its contrac-
tors. At the start of this Congress, I sought a seat on the Financial Services Committee so I would have the opportunity to reform the National Flood Insurance Program and ensure Jersey Shore residents won’t have to face this situation again. The NFIP is critical
Legislation Passed to Extend Deadline for Property Tax Reimbursement
TRENTON – New Jersey taxpayers with income tax filing extensions will no longer miss out on the chance to apply for the state Homestead Property Tax Reimbursement under legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Declan O’Scanlon. The bill passed the Assembly State and Local Government Committee today, with a 5-0 vote.
Senator’s statement noted that the proceeds for the funds, after subtracting the cost of production for the plates, would be designated to a non-lapsing fund called the “Support O u r Ve t e r a n s Lic e n s e Plate Fund”. The legislation has only been advanced as of now;
“The homestead reimbursement program exists to provide property tax relief to eligible homeowners,” said O’Scanlon. “New Jersey has the highest property taxes in the nation. It’s not acceptable to disqualify homeowners simply because they have health or personal complications that will require more time to complete tax returns.”
The income tax filing is a necessary component for state property tax relief. To qualify for the program, known as the Senior Freeze, homeowners must have a total income below $70,000. O’Scanlon’s bill extends the deadline for applying for the homestead reimbursement to 60 days after a taxpayer’s income tax filing deadline has been extended.
for Americans who face destruction after a natural disaster, but it is certainly not flawless. During the rough and tumble of this process, I fought successfully for a long-term reauthorization that ensures that ever y coastal resident and business has access to the flood
program at affordable rates, increases investment in mitigation and instills more accountability at FEMA. I am particularly pleased that I was able to add bill language prohibiting FEMA from hiring disbarred attorneys, a bizarre practice that was rampant during the Sandy claims review
the number of homeless veterans to the greatest extent possible, so that these individuals who’ve served our nation and are deserving of our eternal gratitude can begin the transition to a better quality of life,” said the Senator and his colleagues in the statement.
process. The people whose lives were torn apart by Sandy are hard-working Americans and I’ll never stop f ig ht i ng for t hem. I’m grateful the House of Representatives came together on a bipartisan basis and voted to protect and reform this vital program.
TOWNSHIP OF BRICK NOTICE OF MEETINGS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Fire Commissioners of Fire District No. 1, Township of Brick, County of Ocean, State of New Jersey, shall hold its regular monthly meetings for 2018 on the first Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. on the following dates with the exception of January’s meeting which will be held on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 and September’s meeting which will be held on Tuesday, September 4, 2018: February 5, March 5 (reorganization), April 2, May 7, June 4, July 2, August 6, October 1, November 5 and December 3. All meetings will be held at Pioneer Hose Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, 312 Drum Point Road, Brick, New Jersey. Public participation at the meetings shall be at such times as are set forth in the agenda of the meeting and in such manner as is established by the presiding officer. The agenda shall include, but not be limited to, matters involving personnel, business and finance, approval of minutes, public session, administrative and operational reports, buildings and grounds, apparatus and equipment, maintenance and repairs, litigation, if necessary, legislation, communications and insurance. Formal action may be taken at all meetings. The public may be excluded from portions of a meeting pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:4-12. This notice is being given pursuant to N.J.S.A.10:4-6, et seq. By authority of the Board of Fire Commissioners of Fire District No. 1, Township of Brick.
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BAY HEAD – A Victorian Christmas will be held Fridays and Saturdays, Nov. 18 through Dec. 17 from 1 to 4 pm. at the Loveland
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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 movie, 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.
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LAKEWOOD – The Lakewood Fire Department hosted their annual Appreciation Brunch on Dec. 3 to honor the hard-working members of the department as well as several members of the Lakewood Public Safety. The brunch, hosted by the Lakewood Board of Fire Commissioners and the Chief Officers of the Lakewood Fire Department, paid tribute to various members of the fire department and public safety for their honorable actions and gave them some well-deserved recognition for a year of hard work. Honored at the event were Lakewood 2nd Assistant Fire Chief Steve Mulholland and his son Kyle. These men were presented with the “Life Saving Awards for Heroic Actions” for their valiant efforts at saving individuals in wheelchairs from a burning vehicle on July 3. Mulholland and his son both demonstrated the quick thinking and brave actions that
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BRICK – Physicians and cancer survivors alike came together to rejoice in the gift of life on Dec. 6 at the Ocean Medical Center’s Cancer Care Center one year anniversary celebration. The “Give Thanks for the Gift of Life” celebration honored the anniversary of the new, high quality Cancer Care Center and all that it has done for its patients, while also honoring its cancer survivors. At the event, cancer survivors shared their individual stories of trial and triumph over cancer, showing us that life is a gift and it should be cherished. The celebration brought together team members of the Cancer Care Center, physicians, and donors to honor the cancer survivors and listen to their stories. “We are so honored and privileged to pay tribute to cancer survivors as we commemorate the One Year Anniversary of Ocean Medical Center’s state-of-the-art, comprehensive cancer center,” said Robert C. Garrett, FACHE, co-CEO of Hackensack Meridian Health. The cancer survivors not only inspired the doctors and team members at the event, but they also provided words of strength and encouragement to new cancer patients that would be undergoing their own unique journey in the fight against their disease. The survivors wrote down words of inspiration on rocks to be handed down to the patients as a reminder of the strength and endurance it takes to battle cancer. “‘Give Thanks for the Gift of Life’ celebration is a moving tribute to the patients and families we serve, deepening our commitment to bring humanity back to health
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The benefits of certain foods are common knowledge: Grapefruit combats heart disease, carrots are good for your vision, and tea is an antioxidant powerhouse. But some surprising foods — lentils? really? — are good for your hearing. The old adage “The best defense is a good offense” doesn’t just apply to games and sports — it’s true of your hearing health as well. Much benefit can be derived from good defensive strategies to protect your hearing, but why not take the offensive and use nutrition to ensure your ears are as healthy as they can be to begin with? Here we offer four surprising foods you might not realize can maintain your hearing health. Fish We all know omega-3 fatty acids are the good fats, the ones that help fight heart disease, but results from a study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition show just how far-reaching the benefits are. The 18-year study of more than 65,000 American women found that those who ate at least two servings of fish each week had a 20 percent lower risk of hearing loss. The authors credit the omega-3 fats, which maintain robust blood flow in the cochlea (inner ear), keeping your hearing in tip-top shape. Pulses Pulses are the edible seeds of certain legumes. Common types are chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans), lentils, dry peas, and beans. These superfoods are not only good sources of plantbased protein, fiber, and iron, they also contain ample amounts of folate, which has been shown to protect against hearing loss. There’s such a variety of pulses and so many ways to prepare them, you could eat them every day and not get bored! Wild Mushrooms Wild-mushroom fans, rejoice! Wild mushrooms — think morels, oyster mushrooms, and chanterelles — are a rich source of vitamin D, a nutrient that has been linked to cochlear health through its role in calcium metabolism.
These mushrooms all have something called ergosterol that, when exposed to the sun’s ultraviolet radiation, is converted to vitamin D. You can also find commercial mushrooms with this same nutritional punch; just look for labels such as “UV treated” and “high in vitamin D.” Brown Rice What’s not to love about brown rice? It’s delicious, versatile — and high in magnesium! Deficiency in magnesium can kill hair cells, which are the sensors in your inner ear that capture sound vibration, turn them into signals, and transmit the signals to your brain. Plus, an abundance of magnesium has been shown to actually guard against noise-induced hearing loss. Please feel free to contact us to find out more about the link between nutrition and hearing health! Dr. Izzy and his Staff can be reached at 732-818-3610. Fish: Curhan SG, et al. Fish and fatty acid consumption and the risk of hearing loss in women. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2014;100(5):1371–1377. Pulses: Pulses. Health + Nutrition. http://pulses.org/ nap/health-nutrition/. Accessed Nov. 14, 2017. Martínez-Vega R, et al. Folic acid deficiency induces premature hearing loss through mechanisms involving cochlear oxidative stress and impairment of homocysteine metabolism. FASEB Journal. 2015;29(2):418–432. Mushrooms: Taneja MK, Taneja V. Role of vitamin D in prevention of deafness. Indian Journal of Otology. 2012;18(2):55–57. Keegan RJH, et al. Photobiology of vitamin D in mushrooms and its bioavailability in humans. Dermatoendocrinology. 2013;5(1):165–176. Rice: Coates L. The effects of magnesium supplementation on sensorineural hearing loss: A critical review of the literature. https://www. uwo.ca/fhs/csd/ebp/reviews/2009-10/Coates. pdf. Accessed Nov. 14, 2017. Ho WP. 8 Foods High in Magnesium. https://theconsciouslife. com/foods-high-in-magnesium.htm. Accessed Nov. 14, 2017.
Dr. Izzy and his staff are always available to answer most of your questions regarding your hearing health. His offices are in Toms River, Whiting, and Manahawkin. He can be reached at 732-818-3610 or via Web site at gardenstatehearing.com. Expanded Whiting Hours!
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OCEAN COUNTY – Community Medical Center’s Community Health Services, a RWJ Barnabas Health facility, through a grant provided by the NJ Department of Health and Senior Services, coordinates the NJ Cancer Education and Early Detection program in Ocean County. Currently, free clinical health screenings are available to uninsured women in Ocean County. The program provides free clinical breast
examinations, mammograms, cervical exams and pap smears to uninsured women between the ages of 40 and 64. To qualify for the program, participants must meet specific income requirements. Clinics will be held at Family Planning Center locations in Lakewood at 290 River Avenue and Manahawkin at 1173 Beacon Ave. Call for details. Appointments are required. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 732-557-3202.
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Grow A New Brain With Blueberries, Chewy Food And Super Mario By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
If you want to know how to grow a bunch of new brain cells, termed “neurons”, and keep them as healthy as possible, let me tell you one quick thing about neurogenesis. Neurogenesis is the science of spurring the growth of neurons in your brain. Without neurogenesis, you’d be dead. In fact, we can grow as many new neurons as 700 a day. Scientists have found that several things actually help spur on neurogenesis. The bigger challenge, however, is keeping your new neurons. Neurogenesis is a dynamic process that reduces risk of Alzheimer’s, insomnia, anxiety, dementia and other cognitive problems. Avoiding foods high in glutamate and MSG will help you, and so will eating a clean, fresh diet of foods filled with a lot of what I call “light foods”; meaning plant-based salads and veggies that contain light from the photosynthesis process. Contrast that with ‘dead’ foods. Additionally, there are foods that are particularly adept at growing brand new neurons in our brains, while also activating protective pathways to nurture them and keep them thriving. It’s hard to believe, but it’s true. What we choose to eat impacts our mind to some degree. The most potent neuron-loving foods include: green tea, berries, citrus apples, dark chocolate (all due to the flavonoids), blueberries (due to the flavonoids and anthocyanin), red grapes (because the skin has resveratrol), and wildcaught salmon and other fatty fish due to the DHA fish oils.
Researchers have oddly found that eating chewier foods as opposed to soft, mushy foods are helpful to neuronal growth. As you eat a baked potato (instead of mashed potato), figure that one out! On the topic of food, we also have well-designed trials to show that intermittent fasting, caloric restriction, and exercise promote the growth of new brain cells for you. So keep that up too. Everyone talks about enhancing BDNF (brain derived neurotrophic factor) as a method of growing new brain cells and while that is still important, there is some new research that suggests that the hormone that makes you feel hungry, called ghrelin, may be the thing that triggers the whole birth of new neurons in the first place. On the topic of exercise, I definitely want you to go to Body Pump and Zumba, but you should also be exercising your brain too. By that, I mean engage in puzzles, math problems and spatial video games. This brings me to my next idea for you. How about playing Super Mario 3D? This particular video game (and also Super Mario 64) have been used in two important research studies on the brain, where it was proven that spatial video games increase brain activity in the hippocampal region and help you create new neurons. This gives us a whole new perspective when it comes to healing the brain and growing new healthy brain cells. So, try a big bowl of blueberries, a long work out, and then crash on the couch for some fun video gaming, and just feel your mind ignite with newfound brainiac-ness.
(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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Paint Party 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.
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.
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Real Estate Housing Wanted - Realtor Associate from Crossroads Realty is looking for a Baronet or Wheaton model in Leisure Village West, call Betty Sheridan – 732-300-7842. (50) 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)
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)
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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) 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 732-505-8000 today. (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. 732691-0123. Lic #13VH09460600. (6) Joan’s Dog Training - In home sessions, consultation, basic obedience, puppy training, behavior issues. Use games to train. Certified. Insured. 908-759-1196. (50) Painting - By neat, meticulous craftsman who will beat any written estimate. Interior/exterior. Free estimate. Fully insured. 732-5067787, 646-643-7678. (47)
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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)
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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)
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Continued From Page 1 picture, he said. Fentanyl, another opioid, has been showing up in the toxicology of overdose victims more and more. In 2014, it was present in 10 percent of overdoses. This year so far, it’s been present in 65 percent. The drug problem spreads out into other charges, he said. T he cost of feeding a drug habit causes people to attempt lots of other crimes. But a lot of the addiction doesn’t start with heroin or fentanyl. It starts with prescription painkillers. Sheriff Michael Mastronardy said 70 percent of people in the county’s drug court were originally addicted to painkillers. The Ocean County Drug Court is a n i nt e n sive probat ion prog r a m
offered to some nonviolent offenders, geared toward keeping people f rom going back to old habits. The three main focuses for police combating the opioid epidemic is education, enforcement, and treatment, Coronato said. Officers are embedded in the school system, he said. They meet with superintendents and speak to parents at back-to-school nights. There is a free app for mobile devices that kids can use to reach out to the police without any penalties. The information for the app is on a sticker inside lockers. Unfortunately, the police have had to address addiction at a surprisingly early age. The schools have a schedule to be searched with drug recognition dogs. “We’re not looking to put kids in jail,”
he said. “We want to educate the kids and the parents.” On the enforcement side, police are still putting dealers in jail, but also going a step forward. They are holding them accountable if someone overdoses on dr ugs they sold, he said. When a dealer is sentenced, they for feit belongings, such as a car, which the county can then sell. This money is used to supply the area with Narcan, the chemical spray that can reverse an overdose. It also funds other drug programs. Treatment is the third branch of addressing the drug problem. Saving a life might only be temporary unless you follow up with the patient. After someone is revived with Narcan, they are then approached by a recovery
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Continued From Page 1 The local leaders for the project include township planners Michael Fowler and Tara Paxton, township engineer Elissa Commins, and traffic safety officer, police Sgt. Neal Pedersen, who were there to answer residents’ questions. deJong said she volunteered her leadership because she is keenly interested in the subject and wants to see the completion of the master plan.
She said that some of the issues and problems brought up at the public meeting include the need for improved safety, more crosswalks, and better public education about traffic laws. Residents said they want to enhance connectivity and mobility in town by including facilities, such as schools, which should have more interconnecting bike paths and sidewalks, she said. “This is something we do with our Safe Streets to School grants,” deJong said, “expand our bike trail and link it to more sidewalks. (Residents)
want to see the state and the county along with the surrounding municipalities work more together.” She said that the state and counties have “just wanted to keep people moving” by constructing new roads, with pedestrians and bicyclists as an afterthought. The creation of a bike and pedestrian master plan would address a Safe Streets component which would allow the township to apply for federal funding, she said. “Having this master plan is not a quick fix. The
town took years and years to get this congested and built this way,” deJong said. “It will take years for us to change the culture. We don’t have to take our cars everywhere. We can walk. We can take our bikes. Things can be connected.” There will be one or two additional public meetings to hash out ideas for the master plan and then try to find state and federal funds to pursue some of the projects, she said. In other township news, Mayor John G. Ducey said the beach replenishment project would begin in late December when the RN Weeks, a hopper dredge, would be positioned offshore and in place to start pumping sand onto Brick beaches in early January. “This means, under that schedule, it should be done before our summer season,” Ducey said. Council President Art Halloran said he was glad to hear that the date for Brick’s beach replenishment had been stepped up since he heard it was not scheduled to begin until the spring. Halloran, who lives on the barrier island in Brick, said he’s seen the ongoing beach replenishment in Mantoloking . “It’s amazing how deep this new beach is going to be. It’s at least 150 to 200 feet deeper, so you’re going to be in shape, one way or the other, after a day at the beach because you’re gonna have to walk pretty far to get to the water,” he said. “But I’m glad to hear that, it’s wonderful news.” The next council meeting will be on Tuesday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m.
Woman Killed Crossing Shorrock By Chris Lundy
LAKEWOOD – A local woman succumbed to injuries after being hit while crossing the road, police said. Irene D. Perosi, 53, of Devon Court in Lakewood, was struck by a vehicle at around 5 p.m. on Dec. 5, according to a press release from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office. She died shortly thereafter. James W. Howell, 66, of Toms River, was driving a 2010 Mazda south on Shorrock Road when his vehicle struck Perosi, police said. He then pulled over and called 911. Lakewood Patrolman Alex Guzman and Detective Brant Uricks from the prosecutor’s office responded. No charges have yet been filed. Police took the driver’s blood for testing and searched the driver’s vehicle and phone. The police report noted that there are no crosswalks at the location and the lighting was poor.
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AFA Awards Generous Grant To New Jersey Adult Day Care Association
By Kimberly Bosco NEW YORK – Good news has come in the fight against Alzheimer’s! The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) awarded a grant for $5,000 to the Educational Initiative of the New Jersey Adult Day Care Association on Nov. 30. The Educational Initiative is meant to benefit adult medical day care. This grant will help the New Jersey Adult Day Care Association expand to help more people in the community. “AFA strongly believes in helping grassroots organizations provide the hands-on programs and services that help individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related illnesses continue to live meaningful
lives,” said Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr., President and CEO of the AFA. “We are proud to help the New Jersey Adult Day Care Association further its efforts in serving the people of New Jersey.” Jim Donnelly, the New Jersey Adult Day Care Association Board President, said that the funds from the grant will be used, “to help educate people about the benefits of adult medical daycare for people diagnosed with dementia.” To help support more initiatives like this one, you can visit alzfdn.org/support-us/ donate/. For more information about AFA membership and grant opportunities, visit alzfdn.org/AFAServices/aboutAFAgrants. html.
Brick Fall Leaf Collection Continues
BRICK – The Township of Brick has begun its annual Fall Leaf Collection. Collection is carried out in accordance with the recycling schedule. Residents are asked to have bagged leaves at the curb by 6 a.m. on the first day of your collection period. Do not put branches, twigs or other debris
in bags. Leaves may also be brought to the Brick Township Recycling Center, 836 Ridge Rd. on Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Leaves can also be brought to the Ocean County Recycling Center, 601 New Hampshire Ave., Lakewood. For more information call 732-451-4060.
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com m it ment to pa- Kirsh said. tients, coupled with Hearing loss, unfortunately, technology and value often goes untreated since it is have set Garden State Hearing not painful and often not a pri& Balance Center apart for ority for patients. But for the years, with recent investments 40 million people who suffer making the treatment of hear- from it, Dr. Kirsh explains, ing loss and similar conditions it is important that they seek more manageable than ever. diagnosis and t reatment to T he pr act ice, wh ich ha s improve their life and ensure offices in Toms River, Mana- good health. hawkin and Whiting, was the “Over the last few years, first in the United States to there have been a lot of studbe Audigy-Certified, a testa- ies that show a relationship ment to its adherence to the bet ween u nt reated hear ing industry’s best practices that loss and memory deficits such are required for certification. as dementia and Alzheimer’s, “Any business that is Au- which means you r suscepdigy-Certif ied, from a best t ibilit y to obt ai n i ng t hese practices standpoint, is in the memory issues increases as top t wo to a function of “We don’t over three percent t he hea r i ng in the counloss that you schedule or double try,” said Dr. h a v e ,” D r . book, so people are Isidore Kirsh said. generally seen on time.” Kirsh – commonly Wit h r a re –Dr. Kirsh known as Dr. exception, Izzy – foundthe only way er and director of the practice, to help preserve your hearing who holds a doctorate degree is th rough a hear ing aid – (Ph.D.) from the Union Insti- sometimes a stumbling block tute & University. for patients who are self-conThe Center performs testing scious about wearing one. But for patients with auditory pro- technological improvements cessing disorders and testing have led to the devices becomfor people who are suffering ing vir tually invisible, and from tinnitus – ringing in the more helpful than ever. ears – as well as hearing loss “They can be 100 percent and balance issues. invisible, they can have BlueDr. Kirsh’s practice includes tooth as well as Wi-Fi capastate-of-the art equipment to bilities,” Dr. Kirsh explained. evaluate hearing and balance “ You ca n st r e a m a sig n a l issues, which are often related through your iPhone or your to inner ear disorders. television, even movies and “Seventy percent of patients Broa dway shows, r ig ht t o wh o c o m pl a i n of b a l a n c e you r hea r i ng aid. Most of proble m s u s u a l ly h ave a n today’s hearing aids are very i n ner ear component,” Dr. inconspicuous, meaning the
Pictured is Dr. Isidore Kirsh. His offices are located at 250 Route 37 West, Toms River, 732573-4020; 53 Nautilus Drive, Suite C, 1st Floor, Manahawkin, 609-489-5415; 75 Lacey Road Ste 1B, Whiting, 732-606-4912. Visit gardenstatehearing.com for more information.
cosmetic issue is really not an issue anymore.” Hearing aids also can have features such as GPS locator capability. “The technology is improving significantly every year,” Dr. Kirsh said. For patients, hearing aids can be financed interest free for 24 months, and Dr. Kirsh’s practice provides free battery replacements for life. Patients can also return a hearing aid during a 75 day trial period, during which time they return to Garden State Hearing &
Balance Center a minimum of three times to check on their progress. “We don’t over schedule or double book, so people are generally seen on time,” said Dr. Kirsh. The practice has th r ived on accessibility for patients, investments in technology, and the easing of the financial aspect of treatment. “We try to give people as much value as possible, and
that really separates us from some of the other hearing care professionals out there,” Better hearing is a priceless gift! Dr. Kirsh said.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast
For the week of december 16 - december 22
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (Mar 21-Apr. 19): Being a diplomat is where it’s at. Be discreet and considerate. You are quite likely to get more than your fair share of attention during the week to come, so this may be a good time to dabble in social networking. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Operate in compliance with the laws of attraction. The people who are most strongly attracted to you are probably the best people to be with. You may be able to display your own form of genius as this week unfolds. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You may feel the pinch in your pocketbook if you go along with your pals. There may be an incentive to begin a new study in the week ahead or you might receive sound advice that helps you meet your material goals. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Engaging with others can encourage you. Team up with others in the upcoming week to make progress. You have enormous vision and scope; be open and straightforward to be successful in negotiations or in agreements. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You reap what you sow Ask pertinent questions to uncover alternative routes to financial security. The week ahead could be a good time to plant ideas in fertile ground if you are hoping to receive a bountiful harvest. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You could compare the mind to a battery, with intelligence as the terminal. Avoid trivial pursuits and apply your mental powers to something worthwhile in the week to come. Don’t get short-circuited by a passing whim.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In the week ahead co-workers could become friends or vice versa. Someone could invite you to join a team, to engage in a sports program or to travel. Every opportunity contains a hidden benefit of some kind. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The more dollars, the merrier. You might be partial to achieving material success in the week to come, but are just as willing to perform a few good deeds in your spare time. Spread good will as you earn more money. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): If you and a partner put your heads together you can increase your assets. This is a good week to focus on financial success. There may be some things going on behind the scenes that will work out in your favor. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your work, job or health may be the center of attention in the week ahead. You are passionate about winning and may do so at any cost. You will leave no stone unturned to find the best way to achieve your goals. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Your efforts to appear friendly and broadminded may have surprising consequences. Form may be given more weight than substance in the week ahead. Wait until the middle of the week to make major purchases. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You might need to grab a robe to cover up the naked truth. In the early part of the week you might say more than you should in group settings. Your social life may be in top gear, but it is good to remember to be discreet.
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With the first night of Hanukkah around the corner, many friends have asked me for ways to cook something different for their home celebrations of the Festival of Lights. I certainly think about that question myself, since I always want to help make sure that my sons appreciate their own Jewish heritage. Cooking for Hanukkah typically involves foods cooked in oil, a symbolic commemoration of the one night’s oil supply that miraculously burned for eight nights when freedom fighters recaptured the temple in Jerusalem back in the second century B.C. So, most holiday menus feature pan-fried or deep-fried potato pancakes (latkes). But many health-conscious people today try to avoid carbohydrate-laden potatoes, so I started thinking about a possible substitute. My surprising discovery was that you could make delicious latkes using shredded beets, which have only about half the net carbs (a figure that represents the total grams of carbohydrates minus the total grams of fiber) in potatoes. Yet fresh beets, shredded and combined with simple seasonings, eggs and some flour, cook to a pleasingly firm yet tender consistency similar to that of potatoes, with a wonderfully sweet flavor and brilliant ruby-red color (or bright yellow one, if you use golden beets) all their own. Some people may be resistant to beets, remembering flavorless canned ones from childhood. If that is the case for you, fresh beets will be a happy revelation. One other memory you may have of beets is true, however: Their red juices can stain your hands or clothing. I suggest working over your sink and wearing kitchen gloves and an apron during peeling and shredding. And be sure to carefully pat the shredded beets dry with paper towels, so the pancakes will cook up crispier and won’t cause spattering in the thin layer of hot oil you use for cooking. At Hanukkah parties, potato pancakes are traditionally served with both applesauce and sour cream. With the flavor of my beet latkes in mind, I’d also like to share a homemade, honey-sweetened applesauce recipe that includes a pleasing note of spice from some whole yellow mustard seeds, which you can find in any well-stocked supermarket’s seasonings aisle. Simmered along with the apples, the little round seeds pop open pleasantly when you bite on them, adding a subtle touch of exciting flavor to the sauce. Serve the latkes and applesauce (and, yes, some sour cream, if you like) as a first course or the featured treat at your Hanukkah dinner. Or offer them anytime as a great side dish for meat or poultry dishes for the next several weeks of what I hope will be your very festive holiday season! BEET LATK ES W ITH HONEYMUSTARD APPLESAUCE Makes about 3 dozen
For the honey-mustard applesauce: 2 cups (500 mL) peeled, cored, and thinly sliced Fuji or Granny Smith apples, 2 or 3 apples 1 cup (250 mL) unsweetened apple juice 1/2 cup (125 mL) honey 1/3 cup (80 mL) packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup (60 mL) fresh lemon juice 1 strip lemon zest, about 2 inches (5 cm) long 2 tablespoons whole yellow mustard seeds 1 teaspoon kosher salt For the beet latkes: 3 cups (750 mL) peeled and coarsely shredded red or golden beets, about 3 medium beets 2 large eggs, beaten until blended 3 tablespoons all-purpose f lour or gluten-free flour 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Canola oil, for frying About an hour before serving, start making the honey-mustard applesauce. Put the apples, apple juice, honey, sugar, lemon juice and zest, mustard seeds, and salt in a large, heavy-bottomed saute pan. Bring to a low boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally, and then reduce the heat to low and continue cooking until the apples are soft enough to mash with the back of a fork, about 20 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a heatproof mixing bowl, remove the lemon zest, and use a potato masher to mash the apples to a coarse puree. Set aside. Start preparing the beet latkes about 30 minutes before serving. Put the shredded beets in a large mixing bowl. With several layers of paper towels, press down on them to absorb excess moisture, turning the beet shreds and using more towels as necessary to absorb as much moisture as possible. Add the eggs, flour, salt, and pepper to the beets. Stir until thoroughly combined. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add just enough oil to coat the bottom. When the oil is hot enough to flow easily when the skillet is tilted, use a tablespoon to scoop up a heaping spoonful of the beet mixture and place it in the skillet, gently pressing down with the back of the spoon to flatten it. Fry until the latkes are golden-brown, about 3 minutes per side, turning them with a small scratchproof spatula. When the latkes are done, transfer them in a single layer to a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Repeat the process to cook the remaining mixture, adding more oil to the skillet as necessary. Serve the latkes as a side dish with main-course meat, poultry or seafood, or as an appetizer on their own, passing the applesauce alongside.
(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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