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By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - Proposed zoning changes in the township’s Master Plan would result in fewer multi-family apartment complexes in town and create a new Village Zone along three county roads where there is currently a mix of residential and businesses. During the most recent Township Council meeting, the governing body introduced an ordinance that creates a Village Zone along Drum Point Road, Mantoloking Road and Herbertsville Road. The intent of the Village Zone is to revitalize older commercial areas while maintaining the neighborhood character and (Zoning - See Page 6)
–Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn This area is the last undeveloped Mixed Overlay Zone, located at the intersection of Burrsville Road/Route 88/Jack Martin Boulevard.
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By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - What would happen if a hurricane like Florence, which was a recent Category 4 hurricane that caused severe and extensive damage in the Carolinas - were to strike Brick? Are there enough emergency shelters for those who would need to evacuate? How are the shelters chosen? Are there cots and emergency stores of food already in place? Police Chief James Riccio, who also heads the Brick Office of Emergency Management (OEM), and Joseph Pawlowicz, Deputy Coordinator of OEM, addressed these questions during a recent interview at police headquarters. “If there were a Florence-type hurricane, a Category 4, the whole township would have a mandatory evacuation because we are along the ocean,” said Riccio. If needed, all 12 schools could be used as (Shelters - See Page 2)
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Brick School Achieves National Recognition By Kimberly Bosco BRICK – Brick’s very own Saint Dominic School has been recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School by U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, highlighting the school’s overall academic achievement and encouraging environment. Saint Dominic School is one of just 49 non-public schools throughout the country to receive this prestigious title in the Exemplary High Performing Schools category. Exemplary High Performing Schools demonstrate student achievement in English and math, ranking among the top 15 percent in the country as measured by a nationally normed test. “Each and every person in our school
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By William Clanton LONG BEACH ISLAND – Marking the 30th year of all that is chowder, Chowderfest came back to the Island, this time greater than ever. The weather was just perfect with barely any clouds in the sky, a nice warm island sun and a gentle, cool sea breeze. The open field in the heart of Bay Village was packed so tight with locals, travelers and chow–Photos by William Clanton der epicureans, along with the many vendors that participated in this phenomenal event. Live Left, Crunchy the T-Rex made his annual appearance at music and the wonderful aroma of red, white Chowderfest. Right, Over 13,000 chowder fans gathered to taste some of the best chowder at the shore. (Chowderfest - See Page 4)
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Continued From Page 1 temporary evacuation centers, and so could the six township firehouses, Civic Center, shopping centers or nursing homes. In fact, the police chief could take over any building to use as an evacuation center if necessary, Pawlowicz said. During the March 2018 fire at the Brick Housing Authority’s George Conway building, 125 residents were evacuated. Forty-one had no place to go, so they were evacuated to the PAL building on Drum Point Road, where there is a generator. The Knights of Columbus and the Veterans of Foreign Wars supplied food for the isolated event, Riccio said. Each of the township schools could house about 500 evacuees, but only two of them have generators, Riccio said. “Every town has applied for (Federal Emergency Management Agency) mitigation funds to pay for generators for emergency shelters - it’s an ongoing issue,” Riccio said. “Certain gas stations and drug stores received the funds, but we didn’t get it for the rest of the schools.” If there were a Category 3 or 4 hurricane, schools might not even be utilized because the windows might not hold, Riccio said. “It’s a fluid situation, there’s a lot of factors,” he added. With a hurricane of that magnitude, the township would coordinate with the county and state, Pawlowicz said. During Superstorm Sandy, residents from as far away as Atlantic City were directed to evacuate to the RWJBarnabas Arena in Toms River. Some Brick residents evacuated to Veterans Elementary School before relocating to the arena, which was set up by the state. Eventually, most of
the people went to go live with family members, Riccio said. Once an evacuation center has been named, OEM contacts the Red Cross who bring in cots and staff, and the Salvation Army supplies food, Pawlowicz said. Brick has a population of about 75,000 and about 125,000 in the summer. About 72 hours before Sandy made landfall, the police suggested that people leave their homes on the barrier island and flood zones in town. The governor or the police chief could declare a mandatory evacuation, which means the emergency workers might not be able to help. “If you don’t heed our warning, you’re on your own,” Riccio said. “We knew of 27 people who stayed on the island, and we told them we probably couldn’t come.” Many of those residents called for assistance during the height of the storm, and the police tried to help but the bridge was out, he said. “We got to them the next day,” Riccio said. During Sandy, about 24 people stayed at Veterans Elementary School until family came. Shelters are not set up to accommodate people for long periods of time, Riccio said. The township has a Community Animal Response Team (a spinoff of the Community Emergency Response Team, or CERT) who will temporarily house animals in support shelters if needed. During the George Conway evacuation, pets were able to stay with their owners. “We do our best to accommodate people. Sometimes you can, and sometimes you can’t,” Riccio said. “If an animal is out of control or someone has asthma, we might set up a separate area,” he said. “It’s fluid.”
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community works tirelessly to ensure our children have an enriching and inspiring academic experience and are prepared to take on the world,” said Carol Bathmann, principal at Saint Dominic School. “In return, our students are engaged in their studies and activities, and it is their many achievements that contributed significantly to our 2018 National Blue Ribbon award.
–Photos courtesy Saint Dominic School This is truly an honor and an affirmation of the hard work, expertise, and dedication of so many.” Secretary DeVos congratulated Saint Dominic students in a video message on Oct. 1, recognizing their accomplishments and the school’s commitment to its students. The Secretary and the Department of Education will host the 2018 award ceremony for the 300 public and 49 private school National Blue Ribbon honorees in Washington, D.C. on Nov. 7-8.
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creative chowders filled the air. The holy day of chowder kicked off on Sunday at 11 a.m. (10 a.m. for VIP access). All these things made this year’s Chowderfest one of the best years so far. With a record breaking 13,000 Chowderheads in attendance, the 30th annual event marked one of the largest ever. Restaurants from all across the LBI region, and even one group from as far as Ireland (Nancy’s Barn of Ballyliffin, Ireland), presented gallons of red (Manhattan), white (New England), and creative chowders; each with their own personal touch, flavor and story. “Great weather, great restaurants. More people than ever before ... So many people wanted to come. This has become more than just an event, this is something that people bring their families too,” said Chowderfest coordinator Todd Elasasser. The top three winners this year for red, white and creative chowders go to: Lefty’s Tavern once again for the best red (Manhattan) chowder, Howard’s Restaurant for the best white clam chowder, and Blue Water Cafe for the
best creative chowder. Of the many honorable mentions this year, the most unique chowder belongs to the WooHoo for their clam chowder ice cream. The ice cream itself actually contains clams, corn, butter and other seasonings, making it a genuine clam chowder ice cream. When questioned about their outrageous decision to make a chowder ice cream, Megan Kilroy, owner of the WooHoo in Beach Haven said, “We make all of our ice cream from scratch ... We make tons of creative flavors of ice cream and just thought ‘why not?’.” After tasting it, several attendees had their own opinions on it. Teresa Belotti a curious attendee tasted it, and when asked she said, “It has a great taste, it’s refreshing … It’s a little crazy, but we’re liking it.” The event had initially kicked off this past Saturday with the free Merchant Market. This featured tons of chamber vendors offering great end-of-season bargains, local specialties, gourmet food and live music; as well as a wide variety of beers on tap, hard ciders and a new wine by the glass selection. There were also children friendly activities which included hands-on crafts and a command performance of Crunchy the T-Rex.
They say the road to Chowderfest is a long one, but never quite as long as our friends from Ballyliffin, Ireland. With 3,162 miles under their belt, Kieran Doherty and his culinary team traveled all the way from Ireland just to participate in LBI’s 30th annual Chowderfest cook-off. Back in Ireland they won the national championship for the best chowder as well as the world’s best chowder back in Rhode Island. “These people are just crazy about chowder and we are just blown away,” said Kieran Doherty, chef and owner of Nancy’s Barn. The Southern Ocean Chamber of Commerce gave a special thanks to the 19 restaurants that pleased and fed crowds throughout the day. Those include: Blue Water Cafe, Cuisine on the Green at Atlantis, Delaware Avenue Oyster House & Bar, La Bamba, Nancy’s Barn Ballyliffin, Sunny Rae’s Kitchen, The WooHoo, Bistro 14 Restaurant & Raw Bar, Black Whale Bar & Fish House, Buckalew’s Restaurant & Tavern, Lefty’s Tavern, Ocean County College’s hospitality club, Stefano’s Restaurant, Country Kettle Chowda, Howard’s Seafood Restaurant, Polly’s Dock, The Chicken or the Egg (CHEGG), Tuckers Tavern and Wally’s.
The closing ceremonies began with Tony Luke Jr., world renowned restaurant entrepreneur and competitive food network star, who took the stage to give special thanks and wish good luck to all the restaurants for their extraordinary efforts. Tony was responsive for the launching of the #brownandwhite initiative, designed to fight the stigma surrounding opioid and heroin addictions in memory of his son Anthony. Glenn Kalina from WJRZ FM served as Master of Ceremonies, with assistance by the Southern Ocean County Chamber Officers, Edible Jersey Publisher Ray Painter, Tony Luke Jr. and Chowderfest coordinator Todd Elsasser. Together they announced the winners of the event: New England • Grand Champion: Howard’s Restaurant • 2nd Place: Chicken or the Egg • 3rd Place Country Kettle Chowda Manhattan • Grand Champion: Lefty’s • 2nd Place: Stefano’s • 3rd Place: Buckalews Creative Chowder • Grand Champion: Blue Water Café • 2nd Place: Nancy’s Barn • 3rd Place: The WooHoo • Rookie of the Year: Nancy’s Barn Ireland • Best Interpretation of the Theme: Country Kettle Chowda • Best Shore Motif: Black Whale Bar & Fish House • Most Enthusiastic: Nancy’s Barn Ireland • Most Creative Booth: Delaware Oyster House In addition, the 2018 Grand Champions received a special recognition award from Edible NJ Magazine. All of the proceeds earned from the event go directly to the hundreds of local charities and other events, as well as scholarships to the local school districts. Being that this was their 30th year, the previous year’s restaurants voted for a qualifying nonprofit to be the “Chowder for A Cause Charity.” The selected charity then earns a large portion of the proceeds of the event. David’s Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation was selected for this year and was there throughout the event.
–Photos by William Clanton (Above) Returning Champion Lefty’s Tavern leads in the red category. (Bottom) The Impulsives had the crowd chanting for one more song.
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Continued From Page 1 quality, and permit apartment units only in conjunction with a non-residential use permitted in the zone. It allows small businesses that have existing structures to make improvements without going before the Board of Adjustment, said Mayor John G. Ducey. The Village Zone establishes standards and regulations for new construction along those three roads which currently have a “mishmosh” of housing, stores, apartments and apartment/store combinations, he said. The mayor said that if somebody owns a business with an apartment upstairs, they can’t improve their property without going to the Board of Adjustment because it is a non-conforming use. Going before the Board of Adjustment is expensive since a standard must be met, which means hiring engineers, architects and other professionals, he said. “There’s a lot of places on these roads that really want to improve their look, but they’re just a small mom and pop business that don’t have the money to come before a board,” Ducey said. It also limits the number of apartments allowed over a commercial building by limiting them to two. “You might have a big huge piece of property but the most apartments they could build is two,” he said. “If they wanted to do more they’d have to go before the Board of Adjustment with all those expenses.” The ordinance also eliminates the Mixed Use Overlay Zone for Brick, which was created in exchange with the state to allow the Costco project on Route 70 to go forward, the mayor said. “They had to do more impervious coverage there, meaning they had to pave over more of it because the town center
was extended to include that area, so in exchange for that, the state wanted something,” he said. A Mixed Use Overlay Zone is a type of development that blends residential, commercial, cultural, institutional or entertainment uses in the same area. In Brick, the four overlay zones created in the deal with the state include the former Foodtown site (home of a future sports dome and retail); Riverwalk (the Outback shopping center); the triangular wooded site at the intersection of Burrsville Rd./Route 88/Jack Martin Blvd., and New Visions - the residential and retail complex behind the post office. “I defi nitely didn’t want [New Visions] to happen, but unfortunately it’s there and we’re all dealing with it,” Ducey said. He said the mix of residential and retail there has caused “a lot of strain” on the schools, the roadway, and it has created a dangerous intersection at Ovation Way and Chambers Bridge Road. Permitted uses in the Village Zone are listed in the ordinance, and they include retail, professional offices, restaurants, services and more. Gas stations and auto repair/body shops are specifically prohibited in the zone, since “residents complain all the time about gas stations,” Ducey said. He said the ordinance came about after township planners identified a trend in Board of Adjustment cases related to the mixed use. “You’re trying to fix your facade and you’re like ‘Oh my God, the Board of Adjustment spent all my money on engineers and architects,’ so it’s going to legalize many structures that already exist which makes it easier for property owners with plans to upgrade and make improvements,” he said. “This is going to be great,” Ducey added. The ordinance could be up for a final vote at the next council meeting, which will be on Tuesday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m.
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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials
Bill Would Protect Hospitals From Medicare Cuts WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Tom MacArthur (R-3rd) introduced a bill to protect New Jersey’s hospitals from the federal administration’s decision to end Medicare’s Imputed Rural Floor policy. “For years this policy has
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aides who were certified in a different state to use their license in New Jersey. “Unless we take action to increase the number of medical professionals actively
egation as an original cosponsor. The legislation would undo the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid’s recent administrative decision to discontinue the imputed rural floor policy, and would make the policy permanent in law.
working in our state, we will have the nation’s third largest shortage of nurses by 2030,” Senator Singer said. “This is creating life or death situations in homes and hospitals in every corner of New Jersey. Nursing aides have one goal: to keep us healthy. We should not let State regulations keep them
from achieving it.” Senator Singer’s bill, S-2679, would codify outof-state nursing aides reciprocity requirements into law. S-2679 would also allow the Department of Health to require an individual’s certification to be accepted on the basis of their work
experience. “There are a number of out-of-state nursing aides with extensive work experience and glowing recommendations, who can’t work in New Jersey simply because our outdated reciprocity rules are keeping them from applying to jobs here. Why should these qualified
professionals have to pay for costly training courses and examinations they have already completed?” Singer opined. “Enough paper-pushing. It’s time for us to take drastic action to combat this shortage and welcome every qualified medical professional to New Jersey.”
NJ Coalition To End Domestic Violence Granted More Than $90,000
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Chris Smith TRENTON - The New Jersey Coalition to End Domestic Violence (NJCEDV), headquartered in Rep. Chris Smith’s (R-4th) Fourth Congressional District, will receive a federal grant of $90,931 from the U.S. Department of Justice for FY 2018, Smith announced. “The New Jersey Coalition to End Domestic Violence performs critical work every day to be a lifeline to victims of domestic abuse and ensure they have the protection, shelter, and
been united in defense of our hospitals, and we won’t stop now. I’m proud to be leading this effort in Congress to undo this unfair decision.” The bill was co-led by Reps. Norcross and Pascrell, and includes every member of the New Jersey House del-
Bill Would Allow Nursing Aides With Out-Of-State Licenses To Practice In NJ
Capitol Comments TRENTON - The Senate Health and Human Services Committee has passed legislation sponsored by Senator Robert Singer (R-30th) that would allow nursing
ensured that New Jersey hospitals receive their fair share of Medicare dollars. Last year alone this policy brought over $36 million to hospitals in our state so they can take better care of New Jerseyans. Our Congressional delegation has always
resources they need the most,” said Smith, author of the landmark Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act (TVPA/ P.L. 106-386) which first authorized the grant program through which the coalition will receive the funding, in the law’s provisions reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). “Since 1994, VAWA has provided $7 billion in grants to states and programs across the country. The funding provided through VAWA
has been instrumental to our work in NJ; VAWA has increased the availability of crisis intervention services and legal advocacy, training and education to first responders, as well as increased protections for immigrant survivors and other underserved communities,” said Pamela Jacobs, NJCEDV Executive Director. She noted that NJCEDV looks forward to the reauthorization of the VAWA Reauthorization Act, and “the opportunity to continue to strengthen our response to, and work to prevent, domestic violence in New Jersey.” The State and Territorial
Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Coalitions grant program funds these coalitions in their efforts to end violence against women, which include providing funding, training, and assistance to member rape crisis centers, and through public policy advocacy and public awareness activities. NJCEDV is a statewide coalition of 30 domestic violence programs and concerned individuals with the purpose of ending domestic violence in New Jersey and helping victims. The coalition has previously received grants from the program in 2015 and 2016 for amounts of $82,882 and $91,641, re-
spectively. “I want to com mend NJCEDV for their playing a direct role in saving lives and giving hope to survivors of domestic abuse,” Smith said. “They - and all partners working with them - are the first line of defense for these women and children.” The grant program was created through Smith’s provisions that reauthorized VAWA; the original VAWA helped draw national attention to the epidemic of domestic violence and invested significant resources to prevent domestic abuse, assist the women and children victims, and improve the
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judicial system’s response to domestic violence. Smith will continue to work to support a legislative vehicle that reauthorizes VAWA. In 2000, Smith incorporated the stalled VAWA reauthorization package into his anti-trafficking law as Division B; in the reauthorization, Smith’s provisions expanded authorization of shelter space and counseling programs for victims of sexual assault, created new grant programs to address sexual assaults on campuses, and authorized funding for Domestic Violence and Child Abuse Enforcement Grants, among other actions.
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E DITORIAL Local Hospital Treats The Whole Person, Not Just The Disease I want to share what happened to me when I went to the emergency ser vices depar t ment at Community Hospital in Toms River, on Su nd ay, the 16th of September. A f r iend d rove me t o t he ho s pit a l a nd we went into the e m e r g e n c y a r e a . It was well-kept, clean, and brightly lit! I was treated with kindness, dig n it y, hu mor, and gentleness. The entire staff was welcoming and smiling. T hey made me feel that I was the most importa nt p e r s o n i n t h e i r lives for the time they took care of me. I had to have several different kinds of tests, all of which were programmed by timed appointments and done within a few minutes as planned. No waiting on a gurney in any hallways. It w a s n e c e s s a r y for me to stay at the hospital overnight for o b s e r v a t io n . T h e r e is a new par t of the
emergency area called R DU, wh ich st a nd s for radical diagnosis unit. It was well-attended by physicians, nurses, aides and other person nel so that at no time did I feel stressed or abandoned. I ret u r ned home on Monday with recommendations to further explore the problem I was having. Tu e s d ay, a m e m ber of staff called to make sure that I would fol l ow u p w i t h m y personal physicians. When I did speak to t he m , t he y a d v i s e d me that the hospital h a d a l s o s p oke n t o them to alert them to my problems. Happily, when I shared this experience with some friends at Leisure Village West, they conc u r r e d w it h wh a t I had experienced. It is nice to know that such a wonderful facility is available to the residents in this area. Dolores Lomega Manchester
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Letters To The Editor Coronato Will Be Sorely Missed You did an amazing job Joe Coronato. It’s a shame that partisan politics takes precedence over job performance! You are a true leader and an inspiration to other counties around the state and nation. Sorry to see you go as I know there were many, many things you still intended to accomplish. You’ve left this county a better place than you found it and for that I am grateful and thankful. Ryan Griffin Brick
In Support Of Free Press It’s been a while since I’ve read so balanced and honest an editorial in defense of free speech and free press (“A Letter To The Editor Is One Person’s Opinion,” Sept. 15, 2018). Congratulations and thank you. As every conscious citizen already knows and ought to acknowledge, attacks on both speech and press are generated and promulgated at the highest level of our government. Virtually all news outlets are fake news (including The Brick Times, of course, after publishing a letter about impeachment). Fox and kindred propaganda machines get a pass… or rather, praised, as they applaud and instruct their most faithful fan. In effect, the roiled and offended supporters of the power-that-be will do whatever they can to suppress free speech whenever it impacts their leader in a negative way. Tweets have also been abundantly employed, cascading like a mighty Niagara. I believe this support is well organized and strategically mobilized against free press and free speech that is unsupportive or critical of the leader. I learned this
truth the hard way. I used to The closures, parts of Route 9 Letters To Editor check the online comments following various letters I submitted over the years to the Asbury Park Press. I noted that the contents of my letters were usually not even challenged. The multitude of ad hominem rants included a few that called for my lynching, with one individual offering to bring the popcorn. This animus against me personally was multiplied by a routine “piling on” of attacks with nary a whimper or objection from people who may have thought as I did. Effectively, most reasonable people simply yielded the battlefield of Facebook and other “antisocial” media platforms to a rising surge of disdain for or indifference to facts, full adoption of and obsession with axiomatic “might over right” - “brawn over brain” - “surface beauty over inner substance.” Virtually every quality I learned in religion and seminary and believed to be a virtue reversed roles with its anti-virtue doppelganger. Pride, covetousness, lust, anger, gluttony, envy and sloth were transmuted into desirable virtues. Their opposites, once considered virtues, became worthless waste in this new zeitgeist. Forgive me. This started as a sincere and simple note of praise but then it got sidetracked. Please continue your good work. Nicholas S. Molinari Brick
NJ Vulnerable To Disaster, MacArthur Not Helping Though Hurricane Florence didn’t have a significant impact on the Jersey Shore, we are tragically familiar with intense storm weather. This sum mer, f looded roads disrupted commutes to work and trips to school. Brick residents experienced multiple road
were closed, and Greenbriar I senior residents were forced to evacuate. The fact is, New Jersey isn’t prepared. Our communities need immediate infrastructure investments to keep us and our communities safe from danger and damage caused by storms and rising sea levels. Jersey Shore communities need costly but effective infrastructure including levees, dams, flood walls, living shorelines, and retention ponds. Efficient drainage systems and ditches keep roads clear and open during flooding. Other states that traditionally experience flooding have successfully mitigated risks by investing in elevated roads and drainage ditches. Unfortunately, we have elected officials like Rep. Tom MacArthur (3rd District) who voted to give $1.9 trillion in tax cuts to the wealthy and corporations but has consistently voted against disaster relief funding and failed to advocate for infrastructure investment. And MacArthur’s hero, Donald Trump, is using FEMA as a piggy bank for his priorities, imperiling South Jersey residents still relying on FEMA to assist them in restoring their homes. Tom MacArthur’s constituents need investment and leadership to keep our communities safe. But clearly this isn’t a priority for MacArthur. I urge residents to remember MacArthur’s priorities when voting in November. Kevin Kennedy Waretown
Imagine The Perfect Candidate I m ag i ne a ca nd id at e r u n n i n g fo r C o n g r e s s s ig n i n g t h e fol low i n g pledge: • Integrity: I will always speak the truth and pr ior itize the
public interest. Civ ilit y: I w ill re spect my colleagues, focus on solving problems, and work to br ing civilit y to politics. • Courage: I will def e n d t h e r i g h t s of a l l A me r ic a n s a nd have the courage to c ol l a b o r a t e a c r o s s t h e a i sl e a n d f i n d common ground. We have one who has. His name is Josh Welle and he is running for the House of Representatives in District 4 of New Jersey on Nov. 6. Josh is a graduate of the US Naval Academy in An napolis, who just after 9/11 served in Afghanistan and 44 other countries over an active duty of 12 years. He is now a Commander in the US Navy Reserve. He is the founder of a security t e c h n o l o g y c o m p a n y, the lead editor of an LA Times best seller, “In the Shadow of G reat ness,” and a permanent resident of Monmouth County. He receives no money from corporate PACs. He is beholden only to us. It is time for a change. We need Josh Welle in Congress. •
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Patients Need To Stick Up For Themselves The story about Allison Brutka was very informative, especially the part about her primar y care physician being so dismissive (“Allison Brutka Is (In Her Words) A ‘Magical Cancer Unicor n,’ Sept. 15, 2018). I think she should tell him about her diagnosis in order to keep him from doing this to other women. He needs a wake-up call. I wish her and her family the best. Christine Johnson Whiting
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By Kimberly Bosco BRICK – Learn how to build your very own rain garden at this free workshop! The Brick Township Municipal Utilities Authority (Brick Utilities) will be providing a community Rain Garden Workshop free to residents on October 13, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., at the Brick Utilities’ main campus, 1551 Route 88 West. If you’ve been looking for new ways to conserve water, this is the workshop for you. Funded by the Barnegat Bay Partnership, the program will teach residents how to conserve water, reduce stormwater runoff, improve water quality, and construct their own rain garden at home. Not only this, but the workshop will also discuss the benefits of landscaping with native plants, and equip residents with the tools necessary to select the right plants for different soil, light and moisture conditions. The workshop will include an interactive rain garden demonstration at Brick Utilities’ Customer Service area. The Rain Garden Workshop is free but
space is limited. Sign up now! Residents can register by contacting Shari Kondrup at skondrupbrickmua@gmail.com or 732701-4282. This workshop is part of the Brick Utilities’ Metedeconk River Watershed Protection and Restoration Plan, which aims to preserve the Metedeconk River as an important water supply for the region, protect and improve the health of the Barnegat Bay estuary, and address water quality impairments. The Metedeconk serves as the primary water supply source for Brick Utilities. Part of the workshop discusses stormwater runoff, which is a major threat to the Metedeconk River, as it picks up pollutants from roads, parking lots, and lawns and carries these pollutants to local waterways. For more information on the Metedeconk River Watershed, visit metedeconkriver. org. For more information about Brick Utilities’ project partners, visit barnegatbaypartnership.org and twp.brick.nj.us.
Garden State Parkway Removing Exact Change Toll Lanes By Kimberly Bosco NEW JERSEY – The Garden State Parkway is getting rid of exact change lanes beginning September 24, announced the New Jersey Turnpike Authority. Exact change lanes will be removed from all parkway toll plazas, excluding tolls on entrance and exit ramps. Officials said they will be converting these lanes into full service or EZPass Only lanes. The coin machines in the exact change lanes are nearing the end of their life expectancy and becoming exceedingly difficult and expensive to maintain or fix, according to NJTPA. NJTPA explained that most drivers, almost 83 percent going through the toll plazas, utilize EZPass anyway. Coin lanes see only
about 5 percent of drivers. Motorists should expect a minimal impact on traffic due to the change. “If you want to continue using exact change, you simply will be handing it to a toll collector instead of dropping it into a coin basket. Just make sure you select a full service lane rather than an E-ZPass Only lane,” stated NJTPA. The work will begin on September 24. The tolls will be worked on two per week, one north and one south: • Week 1: Pascack Valley and Cape May • Week 2: Bergen and Great Egg • Week 3: Essex and New Gretna • Week 4: Union and Barnegat • Week 5: Toms River and Raritan • Week 6: Asbury Park
Fall Season Recreation Registration
POINT PLEASANT BORO – Just a reminder! The Fall Season for recreation registration has opened! Visit ptboro. com/recreation for more details! If
you are interested in a program that has filled, be sure to add yourself to the waitlist. If you need any assistance please call 732-892-5813.
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BRICK – On Wednesday, October 17, our Rotary Club of Brick, NJ Morning speaker will be Brick Township Mayor John Ducey. The Rotary Club of Brick, NJ meets each
Wednesday morning at the Brick Diner at 7:30 a.m., and we welcome guests and prospective members for fellowship and breakfast
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COMMUNITY NEWS C LUB N EWS , A CTIVITIES , E VENTS & A NNOUNCEMENTS
OCC Foundation’s 2018 Golf Classic Set For Oct. 9 TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County College Foundation invites you to tee off at the Pine Barrens Golf Club in Jackson on Tuesday, October 9, for the 2018 Golf Classic Tee Off for Scholarships. The event, featuring “Beat the Pro” and “Putting” contests, is held annually to assist the Foundation in its mission to make higher education more accessible to Ocean Cou nt y residents th rough scholarships and awards. By providing st udents with excellent educational opportunities, it opens a new world of possibilities and paves the way for their future success. Entry fee is $325 per player. Your cont r ibut ion i ncludes br u nch (9:30 a.m.), use of driving range (9:30-11 a.m.) before the shotgun start (11 a.m.), along with green fees, golf cart, and a golf gift. An Awards and Cocktail Re-
ception (4 p.m.), in the clubhouse, will follow the tournament. Soft spikes and golf attire are required. Join the Foundation for a day of fun and fellowship. Make your reservations as soon as possible to ensure a spot. The event (formerly called the Golf Outing and now in its 17th year) will be held rain or shine. Individuals and businesses may lend suppor t by becoming a sponsor. All sponsors receive recognition in the reception program; in addition, depending on level of sponsorship, this may also include name prominently displayed at the Golf Classic, entry fees for a foursome or twosome, tee sponsor, Mulligans, and tickets to the 2019 Scholarship Celebration. Please call for details. To register as a player or sponsor, call the OCC Foundation at 732-255-0492.
Brick MUA Will Perform Flushing From Oct. to Nov.
By Kimberly Bosco BRICK – Brick Township Municipal Utilities Authority will be f lushing its distribution system from about October 9 through November. Residents may experience a more noticeable chlorine taste and odor in their tap water, low water pressure and some discoloration of water. Brick MUA noted that this is normal with the flushing process. “During this time, the Brick Township Municipal Utilities Authority will tempo-
rarily modify the disinfection process of water treatment from chloramine (combined) residuals to free chlorine. Chlorine is commonly used in public water supplies as a disinfectant,” stated Brick MUA. Brick Utilities employees will be working along local roadways during the flushing process. Officials urge motorists to proceed with caution in these areas. For more information or any questions, call Brick Utilities at 732-458-7000 ext. 4226.
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BRICK – The BTHS Marching Dragon Caravan is hosting a Winter Craft Fair on December 8 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Brick Township High School. Come be a part of one of the area’s oldest handmade-only craft fairs. Gym and hallway spots are $75. For an application, email bthsmarchingdragonscraftfair@gmail.com.
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Annual Trunk or Treat and Halloween Spooktacular BRICK – Brick Township’s Annual Trunk or Treat and Halloween Spooktacular will be held on Friday, October 19 (rain date 10/26) from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Residents are invited to bring your cars, decorate them and hand out treats to young ‘trunk or treaters.’ Prizes will be awarded for best decorated vehicles. Please call 732-262-1073 if you would
like to join the fun and bring your car! You must pre-register your car to participate. There will also be a costume parade, hayride and more. Admission is free. We respectfully ask anyone attending to please bring a donation of a bag of candy. All candy collected will be distributed to cars at the event to ensure all children go home with a bag of treats.
Fall Arboretum Tour
LAKEWOOD – Celebrate National Public Gardens Day with a walking tour of the trees and gardens in Georgian Cour t University’s Sister Mar y Grace Burns Arboretum on Oct. 26 at 1:30 p.m. You’ll see the LEED Gold-certified Wellness Center’s living roof, and the Wellness Center, Puny, Italian, Jap-
anese, Formal, and Sunken Gardens, learning about the historic sculptures and statuary along the way. Not e: I n t h e e ve nt of i n cle m e nt weather, the tou r will be cancelled and refunds issued. The cost is $10 per person; limited availability. Tickets must be purchased online in advance; no tickets will be sold at the door.
American Legion Riders Post 348 Oktoberfest BRICK – The American Legion Riders Post 348 is having our first annual Oktoberfest on October 7, from 12-5 p.m. at the post 822 Mantoloking Rd. in Brick. There will be a band, plenty of traditional
food along with beer and soft drinks. All this for the admission fee of $30! All proceeds of this event will be donated to our Disabled Veterans and their families in times of need.
Blood Drive At Church of Epiphany
BRICK – The Church of Epiphany, 615 Thiele Rd., will be hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on Wednesday, October 24 from 2 to 7 p.m. in the All Purpose Room. Please sign up at redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS to schedule your
appointment. There is a constant need for blood donors. One unit can help three people. Come visit us. We are growing and changing. For more information, visit churchofepiphany. org.
Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweep BRICK – The Brick Township Environmental Commission will be participating in the Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweep at Brick Beach I on Saturday, October 20,
from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Anyone interested in joining them can register at CleanOceanAction.org. Brick Beach I is located at 310 Rt. 35 South.
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Does Toms River Need A Skate Park? By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – A resident asked the Township Council what it would take to get a skate park in town, and the answer was that there needed to be a demonstrated need. Anthony Devecka approached the council and spoke about how he goes to skate parks in other towns, such as Bayville and Brick. He said there was space in several township parks, such as Skyview or Oak Avenue. He was wondering what needed to be done in order –Photos by Chris Lundy to have one built. Skaters take part in the Action Sports Competition at Councilman George WittVeterans Park in Berkeley earlier this year. mann Jr., who was running the meeting, said it comes down to a question of need, and Devecka was the first person to ask. He asked business administrator Don Guardian to speak to recreation director Jared Tate about the need. He also was questioning where one could be located. A skate park should be a place that kids can reach without having to be driven.
David Gallo, American Oceanographer & Explorer LAKEWOOD – Join Georgian Court University, Casino Auditorium on Oct. 17 at 6 p.m. for David Gallo, American Oceanographer & Explorer For more than 30 years, David Gallo, Ph.D., has been at the forefront of ocean exploration, participating in and being witness to the development of new technologies and scientific discoveries that shape our view of planet earth. He has participated in expeditions to all of the world’s oceans and was one of the first scientists to use a combination of robots and submarines to explore the deep seaf loor. Most recently, he
co-led an expedition to create the first detailed and comprehensive map of the RMS Titanic. He also co-led the successful U.S. effort to locate the wreck site of Air France Flight 447. He is currently involved in planning a series of expeditions to the Mediter ranean on the trail of the Atlantis myth and an Antarctic expedition to locate the remains of Er nest Shackleton’s ship Endeavor. Dr. Gallo serves as senior advisor for strategic initiatives at the Center for Climate and Life of the Earth Institute at Columbia University.
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OCEAN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
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10/9/18 Tuesday 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Stafford Twp. – Ocean Acres Community Center 489 Nautilus Dr.*
10/19/18 Friday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Beachwood Community Center 147 Compass Ave*
10/25/18 Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Lavallette First Aid Squad Building Bay Boulevard & Washington Avenue
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10/26/18 Tuesday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Silver Ridge Park West – Clubhouse West 145 Westbrook Dr.
10/17/18 Wednesday 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Little Egg Harbor Library. – 290 Mathistown Rd.
BRICK 10/7/18 Sunday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Brick Presbyterian Church – Family Life Center 111 Drum Point Road* 10/23/18 Tuesday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Lions Head North - Clubhouse 200 Courtshire Dr.
JACKSON 10/16/18 Tuesday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Melvin Cottrell Center – 45 Don Connor Blvd. 10/23/18 Tuesday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Greenbriar Winding Ways Community Clubhouse 81 North Baker Dr.
LACEY 10/4/18 Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM The Church of Saint Pius X 300 Lacey Road*
ALL CLINICS ARE OPEN TO RESIDENTS 6 MONTHS OF AGE AND OLDER. SEE SITES DESIGNATED FOR ADDITIONAL SCREENING SERVICES. For additional information please visit our website at www.ochd.org or pick up a vaccine information statement at any flu clinic.
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TOMS RIVER 10/18/18 Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM County Connection – (Inside Ocean County Mall)* 1201 Hooper Avenue 11/8/18 Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Saint Justin’s Church 975 Fischer Blvd. 11/15/18 Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM County Connection – (Inside Ocean County Mall)* 1201 Hooper Avenue 11/28/18 Wednesday 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Toms River Library – Hometown Dairy Room 101 Washington Street
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12/20/18 Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM County Connection – (Inside Ocean County Mall)* 1201 Hooper Avenue
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10/16/18 Tuesday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tuckerton Seaport – Hunting Shanty 120 W Main Street
POINT PLEASANT BEACH 10/19/18 Friday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Point Pleasant Beach Fire Company No. 2 614 Laurel Ave.* 11/1/18 Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Point Pleasant Beach Library 710 McLean Ave
OCEAN COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS
Gerry P. Little, Director John C. Bartlett, Jr., Deputy Director Virginia E. “Ginny” Haines • John P. Kelly Joseph H. Vicari
OCEAN COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS John J. Mallon, Chairperson • Senator Robert Singer, Vice Chairperson Veronica A. Laureigh, Secretary-Treasurer • Jennifer Bacchione Carol Blake, RN • Christopher J. Dasti Maurice “Mo” B. Hill, Jr., D.M.D. • Henry Mancini Ruthanne Scaturro
WARETOWN 11/2/18 Friday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Ocean Township – Community Center 239 11th Street
*Clinic sites offering Live Healthy Ocean County! chronic disease screening services (i.e. blood pressure, stroke risk, glucose, cholesterol, pulse ox) FLU/PNEUMONIA CLINICS AT THE OCEAN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT (OCHD) OCHD Northern Site (Lakewood) - 1771 Madison Ave
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Forked River Mountain Tract To Be Open Space By Jennifer Peacock LACEY – The county will move to purchase an 8,000-acre tract often referred to as the site of the Forked River Mountains. “This acquisition, recommended by the Ocean County Natural Lands Trust Fund Advisory Committee, is the largest tract and one of the most environmentally sensitive that we have purchased since the county’s open space program first began in 1997,” Ocean County Freeholder Director Gerry P. Little said. “By adding this to what we have already preserved, Ocean County will have
saved almost 30,000 acres of open space and farmland under its Natural Lands program.” The tract, nestled between Lacey and Ocean townships and surrounded by public lands, was valued at $15.45 million. It fronts Lacey Road in that township and is accessible from old sand roads in both townships. Ocean holds 1,602 acres and Lacey holds 6,258 acres. The county will seek public funding partnerships with the Department of Defense and Green Acres. The land will be purchased from John J. Brunetti of Old Bridge.
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
The Allergic Connection Between Stevia And Ragweed By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
It’s hardly a secret that many foods today have non-sugar sweeteners added to them. As far as natural sweeteners go, stevia is the king. It’s in a bazillion food products, many of which are aimed at people with diabetes or obesity. Powdered supplements and lozenges often contain stevia, it’s everywhere! Stevia is a plant-derived herb, so obviously there could be allergies. Maybe your throat itches or seizes up when sipping a stevia-sweetened drink or when you chew on sugar-free gum. Maybe you sneeze or your lips itch. Perhaps it’s a coughing fit or hives and a rash. It’s all because of a very common allergen: Ragweed! Are you allergic to ragweed? If you are, then you are also susceptible to sensitivities from stevia consumption. Before I discuss allergic symptoms, I’d like to share the extraordinary medical benefits that stevia offers in case you’re not allergic to it. Most people are not. Stevia helps with: • Diabetes • Hypertension • Kidney disease • Pain and Inflammation • Infections • Diarrhea Stevia is two hundred times sweeter than table sugar, contains almost no calories, and won’t adversely affect your blood sugar when consumed. That’s why it’s an incredible herb for sweetening foods when you’re on a diet, or if you are just health conscious. But the problem is the family tree. Stevia was born into the Asteraceae family, or “Aster” which essentially means that
stevia is genetically kin to marigolds, daises, chrysanthemums, dandelion, lettuce, safflower, sunflower, artemisia (wormwood), artichokes, endive, and, most importantly, ragweed. This is a botanical family that allergen-prone individuals need to stay away from. In fact, there’s an estimated 23 million Americans who suffer from ragweed-triggered hay fever. Not all of those people are sensitive to stevia, or the other plants in the Aster family, but some of you are and may not have realized it until just now! Pollen from the ragweed and pollen from the stevia plant contain very similar proteins as part of their genetic makeup. This means that there’s cross-reactivity between them. Once the stevia protein passes through your gut, and gets absorbed by your bloodstream, it might get mistaken by your immune system and shot down! Your body might mistake it for the ragweed protein (because they’re so structurally similar) and then you’re faced with miserable allergic symptoms. I have written a longer version of this article that features other natural sweeteners, as well as advice to help determine if you’re truly allergic. Visit suzycohen.com and sign up for my free newsletter so I can email you this article along with precautions. In the meantime, keep track of symptoms that are suggestive of ragweed cross-reactivity such as throat, lip and mouth itching and swelling, hives, dizziness, coughing fits, temporary shortness of breath, or throat pain. If you feel like you’re sensitive, I recommend cutting out stevia from your diet until you get some answers and visiting a board-certified immunologist for testing.
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By Marc S. Galella, Esq., of R.C. Shea and Associates January is the time to consider whether to appeal your residential real estate taxes. This article will address some of the most commonly asked questions about tax appeals. The most important thing to understand about real estate tax appeals is what you can and cannot appeal. Under New Jersey law, you can only appeal that the assessment for your property is in excess of the property’s fair market value. The assessment is the municipality’s determination as to the value of your property. This determination is sent to each taxpayer around February 1 of each year in the form of a post card identifying the property and the current assessment. It is equally important to know what you cannot appeal. You cannot appeal the following: (1) the amount of taxes which you have to pay; (2) whether you can afford to pay the taxes; (3) that another person is paying less taxes than you; and (4) that the assessment of another property is less than yours. Thus, the local County Tax Board can only hear appeals that the property’s assessment is greater than its fair market value. The municipal tax assessment is entitled to a presumption that it is correct. It is up to the taxpayer to prove that the assessment is excessive. To do this, the taxpayer must present evidence to the Tax Board as to the correct fair market value of the property. This evidence should be
in the form of sales of comparable properties which occurred on or Marc S. Galella Esq. before October 1 of the year prior to the filing of the appeal. Since most people do not know how to obtain comparable sales, it is best to hire a State licensed or certified real estate appraiser to prepare an appraisal showing the comparable sales. The appraisal must be filed with the Tax Board no later than one week prior to the tax appeal hearing date. The appraiser should also be at the hearing to present the appraisal. In most cases all tax appeals must be filed no later than April 1 of each year. However, the appeal deadline may be earlier or later. It is best to check with the town as to the filing deadline. The filing deadline is strictly enforced and the failure to file by the deadline will result in the appeal being dismissed. Taxpayers seeking to file appeals should begin the process as soon as they receive the assessment card from the tax assessor. Because the laws and procedures regarding tax appeals are complicated, it is a good idea to retain the services of an attorney to assist you in filing and pursuing the appeal. R. C. Shea and Associates has a long history of obtaining reductions in tax assessments for our clients.
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OHI Offering Flu Shot Program At All Locations
By Kimberly Bosco NEPTUNE – Ocean Health Initiatives, Inc. (OHI) will be offering flu shots at all seven of their facilities for the 2018-2019 season. The flu shot can help prevent influenza, a disease that can affect all ages, leading to major health issues, such as hospitalizations or even death. Common symptoms include fever, body aches, sore throat and headache. According to Dr. Gilbert Fleischer, Chief Medical Officer at OHI, its best to get your flu shot early because the vaccine can take two weeks to take effect. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also recommends that everyone six months or older get a flu shot between now and November. In addition to getting the flu shot, health
professionals urge everyone to maintain safe, healthy practices such as frequently washing your hands, avoiding touching your face and maintaining proper nutrition and exercise. You can schedule your flu shot at any of OHI’s facilities by calling 732-363-6655 or visiting ohinj.org. For questions about the flu shot program, contact Kyle Fannan, marketing development associate, at 732-719-1570. OHI accepts and will work with most insurance. For adult patients without insurance, the regular flu shot costs $20 and the high dose for seniors costs $40. Through the Vaccines for Children (VFC), a federally funded program, children without insurance, those who are self-pay patients, or those who receive Medicaid Plan A can receive a flu shot for free. The preservative free and egg free versions of the vaccine are offered at all locations.
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BRICK – The Brick Bureau of Fire Safety and the Brick Township Department would like to remind all residents to make sure their house numbers are posted on their house and visible from the street. In an emergency, police, fire and rescue workers depend on house numbers to find YOU as quickly as possible. Finding your home - especially at night - can be challenging if address numbers are unreadable, hidden, unlighted or have missing numbers and may delay emergency responders from getting to you as quickly as possible. Please think about the following: • Are your house numbers visible from the street? • Are they set on a background of contrasting color? • If your house is hidden from the street, are your numbers attached to a visible fence, mailbox or gate?
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Same-Sex Adoption Becomes Debate After Congressman Recording Made Public By Chris Lundy COLTS NECK – A recording of Congressman Chris Smith (R-4th) giving his opinion against same-sex couples adopting has become a political talking point in the midterm election. Smith was speaking to a crowd of students at Colts Neck High School. He spoke about a variety of topics, including bipartisanship, and laws to combat Lyme’s disease and human trafficking. Then, the students had time to ask questions. They asked about his opinion on the political climate in Washington and his opinion on the media. One student asked about adoptions by same-sex couples, and two other students asked follow-up questions later. (The relevant conversation is transcribed below.) In the audio, Smith is clear about his opinion that male-female marriages are better for children, but does not think that children are better off in orphanages. What Smith is concerned about is the “dirty political trick” of making an edited clip of the interaction with students mince his words. Smith argued that the clip doesn’t share the entire interaction, in which a student asks if orphanages and foster homes would be better for the child and he responds, “No. Lord, no.” “Anybody can twist your words and make false representations when they splice up a tape,” Smith said in a statement. “It is despicable that someone thought they could NEED AN EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR? WE’RE HERE TO HELP AT NO CHARGE
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believe that the best interests, you find a home where they are more likely - I mean, the home study that is done takes in all kinds of factors, and I would vote the same way, frankly, as I did then. But you know there’s something that’s happened that there’s little concern from the LGBT community, which I fi nd disconcerting. And that is that a lot of the best organizations for adoption have been put out of business because of their refusal, like in D.C., to facilitate such adoptions. Catholic Charities, which is one of the greatest humanitarian organizations in the United States for poor, for disabled, and for adoptions, they have been now denied the ability to do any adoptions in D.C., in Illinois, in Massachusetts, and in some other states, because they believe the best interest of the child is not that kind of adoption.
I’m very, very aggressively pro-adoption, and when our leadership put an elimination of the tax credit for adoption into the tax cut bill, I led an effort - did a letter, met with the Speaker, met with everyone else involved, the Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee - and was able to get that off the cutting block. So I do think adoption is a - but large numbers of Americans now overseas, because there is a dearth of children, many are willing to take sibling groups, which is great, and those with special needs are also being adopted in large numbers.
Student #1: So you would say that foster care and orphanages would be in the better interest of the child-
Smith: Well again, you know, the issue, legally, is moot, at this point, especially with the Supreme Court decision. And she’s free to adopt.
Smith: No! Lord, no! We have waiting periods for families to adopt children, often by years, but certainly long waiting periods of couples who’d love to adopt, but the child is simply not available. And, you know, on adoption, I’ll give an example of one of the reasons why I voted against the tax bill that was just up. Not only did the SALT provisions, where our deductions locally would be capped at $10,000, and that was the primary reason, but early on, there was an elimination of the Adoption Tax Credit. Why is that important? In 1989, I introduced legislation - totally bipartisan, I had 100 cosponsors on my bill - to provide for adoption, via tax credit, of $5,000 for what we call non-recurring expenses. And those expenses are the kind that somebody says ‘Oh I want to adopt but I just don’t have the wherewithal.’ Tax credits are dollars in your pocket, it’s not a deduction, it’s dollar-for-dollar. It’s now about just under $14,000, as a credit. When the Contract for America came up, led by Republicans, I put the tax credit into that big omnibus bill, and it’s been the law of the land ever since.
Student #2 (Later in the assembly): My sister is gay, and she’s talked about wanting to adopt a child one day with her partner, and I just wanted to know if you think that based on household studies she would be less of a legitimate parent and why she couldn’t have -
Student #2: Right, but why do you think she shouldn’t be able to adopt a child? Smith: I think you’re getting to - I do believe that there are many others who would like to adopt who can’t acquire a child. As I said, the waiting periods are extremely long, and Student #3: Okay, so what makes them more legitimate than her sister, those other people waiting for a child? Smith: In my opinion, a child needs every possibility of - somebody mentioned orphanages before, orphanages are still a possibility for some kids, but Student #3: You’d rather have kids in an orphanage than with – At this point, the student was interrupted by an adult asking Smith to talk about the late Sen. John McCain. The topic didn’t return to the issue before the hour-long event was wrapped up.
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Services PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Over 5 decades of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. See our 2018 specials on our website. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Clean Outs, Clean Ups - and all kinds of minor home repair including, painting, Etc. Honest and dependable. LIC 13VH05930800 Tony/ Owner 732-678-7584. (t/n) Cheap Painting Done Rite Over 35 years experience. Fully insured. Free estimates. 732-506-7787, cell. (45) Counselor - Masters Degree in psychology. Available for sessions in your home. Set your own appointment time. Call Patricia 732-600-4406. (43) The Original Family Fence A fully licensed and insured company in Ocean County has specialized in unique fence repairs and installations around the Garden State for over 35 years. We want your gate repairs, sectional repairs, and new installation inquiries! No job is too small for us to tend to in a day’s time. Call us today for your free estimate You might just be surprised with what is possible. NJ LIC: 13VH09125800. Phone 732773-3933, 732-674-6644. (43) Masonry - 38+yrs experience, small to medium size jobs. Brick replacement, brick pointing, concrete repair and refacing stucco, block, concrete repair and refacing. All kinds of home improvement. Leah Masonry Lic#13VH10059500. 732-505-3081. (41)
AutoCAD Operator - Experienced AutoCad Operator needed by Lakewood Machinery Manufacturer to draw electromechanical parts/schematics P/T. Call 732367-3100 x 107. (42)
Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (42)
Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n)
Senior Helper - Mature Polish lady will help with all everyday chores and errands. Very honest and reliable. Call Ava 732-581-4726. (43)
Services Don’s Painting - Specializing interior. Quality work. Very neat. Reasonable prices. Special senior discounts. Honest and reliable. Low winter rates. 732-899-4470 or 732-915-4075. (45) PLUMBER-BNK Plumbing LLC. Lic.#12929 Jackson,NJ New Construction, Renovations, Water Heaters, Gas Lines, F i x t u r e R e p l a c e m e n t , Wi n terizing 848-373-4784. (43) Electrician - Licensed/Insured. Will do the jobs the big guys don’t want. Free estimates, senior discount. Call Bob 732608-7702. LIC #12170. (40) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) Need A Ride - Airports, cruise, A.C., doctors. Save $$$. Senior discounts. Tom. Save ad. 551-427-0227. (4)
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Interior and Exterior Painting – Insured all calls returned. References available. Free estimates. Lic # VH4548900. Tommy call 609-661-1657. (38)
Dee’s Cleaning Service And Dog Walking Service - Cleaning homes like your since 1994 senior discounts. Insured. Call Dee 732 552 6633. (47) Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n) Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonary, repairs large and small. 40 years experience. 732-674-3346. (41)
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orthodontist 38 NFLer again in 2016 42 Old tape initials 44 Detective Spade 46 Greek letter that would be last in English 47 Doesn’t get confused, as facts 50 “The Greatest” boxer 52 __-chic: hippie-influenced fashion style 53 Knee-baring skirt 54 Letterman’s successor 56 Like a texter who types “:-(“ 57 Winter illness 60 Verbal nudge found in each set of puzzle circles 63 Trusty mount 64 Advertising award 65 Gradually withdraw 66 Makes by working 67 Green Hornet’s sidekick 68 Betting numbers
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daughter 30 Like the ‘69 N.Y. Mets 35 Diver’s sickness 37 Bit of butter 39 Found a new home for, as an unwanted present 40 Olympics entrant: Abbr. 41 Yoga class need 43 Baseball or golf 45 Nearsighted cartoon character 47 Off-__: askew 48 Cornball routine 49 Executive’s confidante 50 Make __ for: argue in favor of 51 Ton of, slangily 55 “It’s __ fun” 56 Foul mood 58 Set the pace 59 Coffee servers 61 Suffix with pay or Cray 62 Couple
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Ocean County Recycling Directory Provides Beneficial Recycling Information
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AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is looking for compassionate, friendly people to join our team of local volunteers for the upcoming tax season. Tax-Aide is a free program that makes it easier for older, low-income taypayers to file their tax returns and get the credits and deductions they’ve earned. Neighbors like you help prepare tax returns or serve in other ways, like organizing client paperwork, managing computer equipment, acting as interpreters, or making sure everything runs smoothly. There’s a role for everyone.
Call 732-701-7095 for more information –Photo courtesy Ocean County Government Ocean County Freeholder Director Gerry P. Little, (right) who serves as liaison to Ocean County’s recycling program, displays the free 2018 Ocean County Recycling Directory with Ernest Kuhlwein, Director of the Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management. The guide is now available at a host of locations throughout Ocean County including library branches, municipal buildings, recycling centers and the County Connection at the Ocean County Mall, Toms River. By Jennifer Peacock
OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County residents can find information about recycling in the 2018 Ocean County Recycling Directory. The directory is being distributed throughout the county now. “This guide is extremely useful in helping us to hone our recycling skills,” Ocean County Freeholder Director Gerry P. Little, who serves as liaison to the county’s recycling program, said. “We are making certain the guide is easily accessible to all of our residents. You can pick it up at public offices, our libraries and it can be accessed from the county’s website. “This information on recycling is a helpful tool that gives us all the ability to protect our environment,” he added. Starting Oct. 13, residents can find those guides in The Manchester Times and The Jackson Times, published by Micromedia Publications. These local, weekly papers are available in high-traffic and convenient places such as grocery and convenience stores, doctors’ offices, small businesses, restaurants, and hotels. Nearly 40,000 directories will be distributed in the 33 county municipalities, in town halls and recycling centers, and other locations. “This guide helps to update the items that should be placed in one bin at the curb and those that shouldn’t be,” Little said. “Ocean County residents have done a great job recycling at home. This guide provides an important update to make certain we are properly recycling materials. “Many people in their efforts to properly package recyclables for curbside pickup or disposal are placing the items in plastic bags which are causing extensive damage to the sorting equipment at our regional recycling centers,” Little said. “I encourage our residents and visitors to simply toss items that are recyclable into a receptacle or bin. With single stream recycling there is no longer a need to tie, bundle, bag or separate items. “Plastic bags should be tossed out with the reg-
ular trash or returned to stores that accept them for recycling,” Little said. “I highly recommend residents get a copy of the recycling directory to help in their efforts to recycle.” The directory offers information on paint management, household hazardous waste collection and document shredding programs. The directory also offers a full page on medication and medical waste drop offs. The county will provide a total of 62,000 recycling directories, available in September and October. “We encourage our residents to look for the free guide at the County Connection at the Ocean County Mall, at the Northern and Southern Ocean County Recycling Centers in Lakewood and Stafford townships, and all branches of the Ocean County Library,” Little said. Those who would like a directory but are unable to find on can call the Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management at 732-506-5047 or visit co.ocean.nj.us/OC/ SolidWaste/.
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Boonton Resident Wins NJR Home Services Sweepstakes Peace of Mind and Heart Before, During and Beyond Timothy E. Ryan Owner/Senior Director N.J. Lic. No. 3103
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By Kimberly Bosco WALL – A lucky Boonton, New Jersey resident was recently announced as the winner of NJR Home Services (NJRHS) Love My Home Comfort Sweepstakes. Gerald Watkins is the proud owner of a brand new 2018 Nissan LEAF! Watkins was announced as the winner at Pine Belt Nissan in Toms River. “NJR Home Services is pleased to provide Gerald Watkins with a new, 100 percent electric Nissan LEAF, a zero-emissions vehicle and winner of the 2018 World
Green Car Award. These attributes align with our goals of helping our customers save energy while being environmentally responsible,” said Keith Hartman, president of NJR Home Services. The Love My Home Comfort Sweepstakes began on November 1, 2017. In that time, over $40,000 in prizes were awarded, ranging from $250 Visa gift cards to a brand new Go Pro Hero Session. Prizes were awarded each month leading up to the grand prize, the Nissan LEAF, valued at $35,000.
5th Annual Wine And Beer Tasting
BRICK – The Tom Giannattasio Jr. Memorial Fund is having its 5th annual Wine and Beer Tasting at the Brick Township Volunteer EMS building at 500 Aurora Place, on October 26 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tickets are $25, or $30 after October 19. This event is for ages 21 and older.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of OCT 6 - OCT 12
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (Mar 21-Apr. 19): It always looks darkest before the dawn. You could dwell on problems rather than blessings as this week begins. Don’t give anyone a reason to criticize your actions or make crucial decisions that could affect your heart or your wallet. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may have farfetched fantasies that create confusion in your cozy nest. In the upcoming week it is best to steer clear of anything that seems to be too good to be true. Remain businesslike and professional when you are on the job. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): If you set an example of hard work and busy schedules you can’t blame a loved one for doing the same. When you have time for play a lover might not have the time for dilly-dallying. The last half of the week is better for romance. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You may need to uncover pertinent information that seems hard to locate. Valuable input will be available from associates and loved ones later in the week. If you have a problem, try putting it on the back burner for a few days. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): It is better to polish your shoes than to buy new ones. In the week ahead, you should concentrate on making family members happy. Keep your credit card in your wallet and avoid the shopping malls because your good taste is in low supply VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You may be torn between devoting time to your family and the demands of the workplace or career. You will find it very easy to make astute decisions that involve finances in the week ahead. Avoid making a spur of the moment decision.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may struggle to charm your way out of a predicament. You may find that some other people are not loyal and honest. Although it may be difficult to meet someone’s exacting standards your business sense is in fine fettle as this week unfolds. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Knots can be useful and don’t necessarily represent a tangle. Careful splicing can bring two divergent things or people together into a united whole. Wait until at least the middle of the week to put your brilliant ideas and plans into motion. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): If you pour money like water the pitcher will soon be empty. Take stock of your financial situation; you can’t trust to luck. Wait until the last half of the week to make significant changes or decisions. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You have heard about the tangled webs that we weave when “we practice to deceive.” This is a poor time to act on your basest interests or to pretend you have experience. Lay low and behave yourself in the first half of the week. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Old friends from the past and reliable, dependable people could cross your path in the week ahead. You might find these folks unexciting or embarrassing, but you know you can trust them and count on them in a pinch. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Keep your money in your pocket for the next few days. Unexpected expenses could mount up. Fight off the urge to end a relationship or start a new one this week because you overlook potential repercussions or hidden drawbacks.
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wolfgang puck’s kitchen A Simple Solution For Your Weeknight Supper
By Wolfgang Puck
With the new school year in full swing and kids involved in a whirlwind of after-school activities, it can often seem like precious little time remains to put a good home-cooked dinner on the family table. That’s a shame, since shared meals have always been one of the best ways to bring family members closer together. Fortunately, a smart solution to this very modern challenge can be found in an ancient Chinese cooking technique: stir-frying. Think about it for a moment: Even in the fi nest Chinese restaurants that you know, do you ever really have to wait very long for the food to arrive at your table? Stir-frying makes perfect sense for a quick, easy dinner. Small pieces of food cook in moments when stirred continuously in a large, hot pan. Add some aromatic seasonings that blossom enticingly on contact with heat, along with a few traditional Asian sauce ingredients, and a delicious main dish is ready to serve just minutes after you start heating the pan. That pan doesn’t even have to be hemispherical-shaped Chinese wok. I fi nd it easy to stir-fry in any skillet large enough to hold all the pieces of food in a single layer so they cook evenly; the curved sides help ingredients fall back into the pan during continuous, brisk stirring. The equipment and the cooking process aren’t much of a challenge. But I must admit that, when searching for stir-fry recipes, many people find themselves daunted by lengthy lists of sometimes hard-to-fi nd ingredients. That’s even sometimes true of recipes from my own Asian-inspired restaurants like Chinois, where we always aim for the utmost authenticity. At home, though, it’s OK to take some shortcuts; as long as they don’t shortchange the quality of the results. That’s why I’m happy to share versions of two of my favorite stir-fry recipes that I’ve adapted especially for the home kitchen, to give you authentic Chinese results without the need to go on any kind of special shopping expedition. You’ll fi nd the most out-of-the-ordinary ingredients - bottled hoisin sauce and rice vinegar - in the Asian foods section of any well-stocked supermarket. Both recipes are simple and surprisingly healthy, featuring lean proteins fresh vegetables. You can also vary the recipes as you like, substituting ground turkey, pork, lamb or beef for the ground chicken; and strips of chicken breast or lean beef for the shrimp, along with other quick-cooking vegetables you prefer. May your stir-frying lead to many delicious, enjoyable and easy family meals ahead! LETTUCE WRAPS WITH SWEET-ANDSPICY GROUND CHICKEN Serves 4 2 tablespoons peanut oil or canola oil 1 pound (500 g) ground chicken 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 tablespoon minced ginger root 1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional Kosher salt
Regular or low-sodium soy sauce 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce 1/3 cup (85 mL) orange marmalade 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 teaspoon toasted Asian-style sesame oil 8 medium-sized iceberg lettuce leaves, free of any tears, rinsed and patted dry 1 medium carrot, peeled and shredded 2 green onions, trimmed and thinly sliced diagonally Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and, as soon as it begins to shimmer and swirls easily when the skillet is gently turned to coat the bottom evenly, add the chicken, garlic and ginger, along with red pepper flakes to taste. Stir continuously with a sturdy wooden spoon, breaking up the chicken into small particles, until the meat loses all its pink color, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in salt and a little soy sauce to taste. Add the hoisin, marmalade, rice vinegar and sesame oil, and continue stirring until thoroughly combined. Arrange the lettuce leaves in cup shapes side by side on a large serving platter. Divide the mixture among the lettuce cups, and scatter carrot shreds and scallion slices on top of the chicken. Serve immediately. SHRIMP AND VEGETABLE STIR-FRY Serves 4 2 tablespoons peanut oil or canola oil 1 pound (500 g) medium-sized fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon minced ginger root 1 green bell pepper, halved, stemmed, seeded, deveined, and cut into strips 1/4 inch (6 mm) wide 1 red, orange or yellow bell pepper, halved, stemmed, seeded, deveined, and cut into strips 1/4 inch (6 mm) wide 1 pound (500 g) snow peas, trimmed 1/4 cup (60 mL) hoisin sauce 4 cups (1 L) steamed white rice 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Meanwhile, lightly but evenly season the shrimp with salt and pepper. Add the oil to the skillet and, as soon as it begins to shimmer and swirls easily when the skillet is gently turned to coat the bottom evenly, add the shrimp, garlic and ginger. Stir continuously with a sturdy wooden spoon, turning the shrimp, until they begin to turn pink, about 1 minute. Add the bell pepper strips and snow peas, and continue stirring briskly just until the shrimp are bright pink and white and the vegetables are glossy and tender-crisp, 2 to 3 minutes longer. Add the hoisin sauce and continue stirring briefly until it is glossy and coats the shrimp and vegetables evenly. Serve the shrimp and vegetables immediately over steamed rice, garnishing with sesame seeds.
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