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Stafford Officials Aim To Preserve Town’s History
By Kimberly Bosco STAFFORD – The members of the Stafford Township council recently approved an ordinance that would outline new rules and create incentives to preserve and adapt historic structures within the township. The township felt it necessary to rewrite the rules on historic structures, due to the “loss of our historic fabric and the loss of over 28 percent of historic structures identified in past inventories and the danger of reaching a tipping point of no return on the loss of the township historic fabric and the subsequent loss of identity and economic value,” according to the ordinance. Currently there 14,760 tax parcels and 12,684 improved lots in the township. This ordinance will affect about 1.3 percent of all improved tax parcels. This ordinance will implement new regulations by which historic structures are maintained in order to “preserve the past by making the past compatible with the present.” Outlined in the document, the township will use the following “tools” to preserve what are identified as “historic structures” in the township: • The Stafford Township Historic Preservation Committee (or other relevant entity) must own the Historic Façade Easement, which is like a legal agreement that “provides enduring protection for the historic property,” according (History - See Page 4)
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The pavilion was renamed at a recent meeting. By Kimberly Bosco STAFFORD – At a recent Township Council meeting, the council members surprised Mayor John Spodofora with a dedication of the Manahawkin Lake Park Pavilion in his name. Prior to reading the
proclamation listed on the evening’s agenda, Councilman Alan Smith requested that the entire council stand at the podium for an unplanned proclamation. “Township Council has written a proclamation dedicating Manahawkin Lake Park pa-
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vilion the Mayor John Spodofora pavilion,” read Smith. Sm it h noted t hat Spodofora has served the township for 30 years, 7 of which he has been mayor, defining him as “a leader in the protection of our environment, and the pres-
ervation of our parts and open space.” It seemed only fitting that the Manahawkin Lake be named for Spodofora, as the restoration project there was one of the biggest projects during his time. (Park - See Page 5)
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Facts To Know About Flu Season By Judy Smestad-Nunn OCEAN COUNTY – The flu vaccine does not cause the flu since it contains influenza viruses that have been killed, and are therefore unable to infect your body, said Jennifer Crawford, an epidemiologist who oversees the communicable disease department at the Ocean County Health Department (OCHD). It takes the vaccine two to four weeks for antibodies to develop in the body and provide protection against the flu, so if someone has been exposed
before their shot, they could get the flu, she said. Also, the vaccine, usually given as a quadrivalent vaccine, only protects against four strains of the flu, and there are dozens of strains out there, Crawford said. “So if you come into contact with a different strain that’s in the vaccine, you could get the flu,” she said. That’s true, said Dr. Philip Angelo, a family physician from Brick who works for CentraState in Colts Neck, but getting the flu shot offers protec-
tion against strains that aren’t even in the vaccine. He said there is documented evidence that the flu shot makes the symptoms of different strains of the flu milder, even if it’s not an exact match, reducing the both the need for hospitalization and mortality rates. If you have aches and pains after the flu shot, it’s just your immune system “charging up and learning how to fight the flu,” Dr. Angelo said. “There are a number of important reasons to (Flu Season - See Page 5)
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to the ordinance. • The township may authorize the “complete or gradual abatement of the taxes that would be raised by the investment in improvements on Historic Structures.” • The township may transfer development rights on the historic property “in consideration of a binding easement” in order to preserve the structure. • Township zoning and planning boards may “relax” development standards in order to preserve the property. • Funds from Open Space Tax may be used for grants to make improvements to the historic structures. Of course, the use of these “tools” hinges on what the township is defi ning as a “historic landmark” under the new ordinance’s regulations. The document splits the defi nition of historic landmarks into three categories: Icon, Protected, and Advisory. Historical landmarks can be structures that are of a particular historic interest to the township, which means that they reflect “the broad cultural, political, economic, agricultural or social history of the nation, state or community,” as stated in the ordinance. These landmarks can also be places associated with important historical figures; the site of historic events; or the embodiment of certain historic characteristics, i.e. architecture, engineering, etc. The township defi nes “iconic” historical landmarks as those “determined to be
essential to the historic fabric of Stafford Township.” These structures will undergo the highest level of scrutiny, as they are most essential to the historic landscape and image of Stafford. As of now, nine of Stafford’s historic locations are all defined as “icons.” This includes: • Old Baptists Church, 120 North Main Street • Worden House, 105 East Bay Ave • Hall Store (Diamond), 11 North Main Street • CH Cranmer House, 59 Stafford Ave • Letts Vienna Bakery, 67 Stafford Avenue • Manahawkin Railroad, 49 West Bay Ave • Cavalry Cottage, 100 Stafford Ave • Stafford Hall, 94 Stafford Ave • Randolph Farmstead, 10 Hilliard Drive. “Protected” historic landmarks are those structures that require an intermediate level of protection. “Advisory” means that it is “worthy of preserving on an advisory level” such as bungalows, or commercial property established before 1950. Properties can be recommended to the Stafford Township Historic Preservation Committee by residents of Stafford, other municipal bodies, and others in order to be considered for historic preservation status. The ordinance also aims to protect these properties on more than one front, by addressing consequences intended for those who attempt to demolish or neglect designated historic properties. Violations can reach up to $200 per day, depending on the length of demolition or neglectful activity.
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Continued From Page 1 get the flu shot. First, it kills up to 30,000 people a year in the United States, and that number is not just old and frail people,” he said. “Younger people are also getting sick and dying from the new flu strains.” Also, the flu knocks you down for a week, and for a lot of people, missing a week of work could present multiple hardships, Dr. Angelo said. “Getting your flu shot prevents you from spreading it to other people, and some people - like those with advanced lung disease, or people on chemo - if they get the flu, they could die,” he said. “Get the shot now before it starts coming around, even if you’re young and healthy,” Dr. Angelo said. “I get my flu shot every year, and I have for the past 20 years.” Flu viruses are constantly changing. The composition of U.S. flu vaccines is reviewed annually and updated as needed to match circulating flu viruses, Crawford said. “We vaccinate for flu viruses that we expect to be circulating that season based on other parts of the world that experience winter when we are not, she said. While Crawford said it’s too soon to
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Continued From Page 1 Smith cited Spodofora’s persistence in restoring and preserving the “historical treasures” of the township, the lake being one of them, as well as rebuilding the pavilion there, as some of the reasons for this dedication. “The Manahawkin Lake pavilion stands as a monument to his efforts and the efforts of the community to restore our past and make it part of our future,” read Smith. Spodofora was quite surprised at the dedication, joking “for once, I’m at a loss for words.” His family also attended the
comment on the efficacy rate of this year’s quadrivalent vaccine, people who got last year’s vaccine were 40 to 60 percent less likely to get the flu, she said. “It’s better to get vaccinated early in the fall. We started our flu clinics in early October because we wanted people to start getting it before the influenza starts circulating,” she said. The OCHD offers multiple clinics at multiple locations throughout the fall until mid-December. Their public information officer, Brian Lippai, said it depends on an individual’s health insurance, but most co-pays are about $20. The vaccinations are free to those who are enrolled in Medicare Part B. If an individual has a financial hardship, Lippai said to talk to the clinic manager who would discretely discuss getting the shot for free on a case-by-case basis. The OCHD recommends that everyone over the age of six month should get vaccinated against the seasonal flu every year. The shots are especially important for pregnant women and people with chronic diseases. For more information, including information about upcoming flu clinics, visit ochd. org or call 732 341-9700 or 800 342-9738 extension 7604.
meeting in support. “I truly appreciate it, that lake was so important to me growing up here in Stafford Township, it is such a historical part of our town,” he said. “The 30 years I’ve been in office, I feel very blessed to do what we have done and it wasn’t me by myself…Thank you everybody.” Manahawkin Lake Park is located at Route 9 and North Lakeshore Drive in the township. As a focal point of the town, numerous events and festivals are held there year-round. Although Spodofora’s time on the council will soon be up, his legacy will continue on, now as part of the park.
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LONG BEACH ISLAND – The Lighthouse International Film Festival and SouthEnd Surf and Paddle have teamed up to celebrate the Shop Local initiative. Teton Gravity Research films Andy Irons: Kissed By God and Far Out will be screening at SouthEnd Surf and Paddle in Beach Haven. Advanced tickets strongly encouraged, space is limited. Tickets, information: lighthousefilmfestival.org. All proceeds support the Lighthouse International Film Festival’s mission to bring cutting edge, award-winning films to Ocean County. Double Feature: Andy Irons:Kissed by the Gods & Far Out, November 24 at South End Surf and Paddle, 220 S Bay Ave in Beach Haven, NJ. the cost is $5 per film per person. Schedule: • 5-7 p.m.: 1st screening Far Out • 7-8 p.m.: Intermission where light food and refreshments will be served. • 8-10 p.m.: 2nd screening Andy Irons: Kissed by God The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences just announced Andy Irons: Kissed by the Gods has been selected for Oscar
award consideration for 2019. Andy Irons: Kissed by God is a documentary film that focuses on the true, untold story of one of the world’s most prolific surfers. The intent of the film is to show the unfiltered life of Andy Irons, one that was filled with energy, passion, success, and challenges. Challenges that pushed Andy to the brink and were both the best parts of Andy and the hardest to handle. The filmmakers, Steve and Todd Jones, wanted to create a film that captured the true essence of Andy Irons - his family, & his friends. Trailer: youtu.be/GJWIPRvtAHk. Far Out embodies the imagination as much as it does a physical space. It is the quest to seek out undiscovered realms and inspire new waves of creativity, enlightenment, and progression. It is the quest to be blown away. Join the TGR crew on one of its boldest missions ever. The film follows the perspective of an athlete as he embarks on a journey to one of the most remote and unexplored mountain ranges on the planet, the Albanian Alps. Trailer: youtu.be/28x9EQOxhSs.
Southern Regional Middle School Students “Can” For A Cause
MANAHAWKIN – In an economic climate where many families are struggling, Southern Regional Middle School students rallied together for a one-day food drive to provide much needed canned goods for their own. In an effort to help families that may be experiencing troubled times due to a parent that may be unemployed or suffering through any other financial hardship, the students turned a ‘fitness day workout’ into a canned good collection. Laurette Ibe, 8th grade Health and Physical Education teacher, proposed the idea to the middle school HPE teachers who jumped on board in an effort to help the community while motivating their students to maintain their fitness level.
Ms. Ibe explained, “Our present Health and Physical Education curriculum includes fitness as one of our goals and it seemed that a workout using canned goods as weights just fit the bill. As always, our students and their families met the need and as a result, families in our own community might feel less of a burden during the upcoming months.” As the students lined up in their squads for attendance, it was apparent that this initiative would be a success. As classes were finishing and students placed their cans in the container, it was clear that by the end of the day the bin would be overflowing. The PE staff felt the day was a huge success and were already planning on how to improve upon the idea for next year.
Wreath Making Workshop At LBI Library
LONG BEACH ISLAND – The Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library will host a wreath making workshop 10 a.m. Dec. 1. Learn the skills to create beautiful mesh ribbon wreaths in this free workshop. All supplies
will be provided. The branch is located at 217 S. Central Avenue, Surf City. Registration is required for this free event. To register, call the branch at 609-494-2480 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events.
Barnegat Officer Retires After 25 Years BARNEGAT – The Barnegat Township Police Department would like to congratulate Patrolman James O’Hearn on his retirement. Ptl. O’Hearn has served the citizens of Bar-
negat Township admirably the past 25 years and we are happy for his retirement but sad to see him go. Congratulations Jim we hope you enjoy your well-earned retirement!
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TUCKERTON – Christmas in Tuckerton is something to look forward to as part of our holidays. Join us for clam chowder, punch and cookies after 5 p.m. at Little Borough Hall, 220 S. Green St. Admission is free. Happy Holidays!
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Paint Party For Teens At LBI Library
LONG BEACH ISLAND – The Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library will host a paint party for teens 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5. The branch will provide the canvases, paints, and instructions for teens to paint their own winter-themed masterpiece. No prior experi-
ence necessary. Dress to paint. Refreshments will be served. The branch is located at 217 S. Central Avenue, Surf City. Registration is required for this free program. To register, call the branch at 609-494-2480 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events.
Christmas At Community Hall
LACEY – On Dec. 17 at 1 p.m., the community is invited to attend the Woman’s Club of Lacey’s Christmas program at the Community Hall, Rt. 9 and Lacey Rd., Forked River, NJ. This year will include a skit Performed by our
members followed by a choral entertainment by our Merrilee singers. Also Santa will be there, and refreshments will be served. No charge for the event. If you have any questions, please contact Patti at 609-929-6153.
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American Red Cross Blood Drive At St. Francis
BRANT BEACH – The American Red Cross will be at St. Francis of Assisi Church Hall located at 4700 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach Township, NJ on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 for a blood drive. Hours are 1 – 6 p.m. According to the Red Cross there is a critical need for blood donations. To meet patient needs, the Red Cross asks eligible individuals unaffected by Hurricane Michael and Florence to give blood. The storm has forced
the cancellation of dozens of blood drives, causing approximately 700 units of blood to go uncollected in Alabama, Georgia and South Carolina. More blood drive cancellations are likely. Appointments are preferred and can be made at the Red Cross website: redcrossblood.org (keyword LBI St Francis) or by calling the Community Center at 609-494-8861. Walk-ins are also welcome.
Long Beach Police Hiring In Dispatch
LONG BEACH – Long Beach Township Police is currently accepting letters of interest to fill a position in our dispatch center. Those interested must be able to pass an extensive background
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Sundaes With Santa & Craft Fair
LACEY – The Lacey Township High School PTSA hosts Sundaes with Santa and Craft Fair on Dec. 8, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the LTHS cafeteria. This event is open to the entire community. The cost is $8 per child and includes one free photo with Santa, free admission to the craft fair, and a Make Your Own Ice Cream Sundae. Hot dogs and snacks will be available
for purchase. There will also be free letters to Santa, make and take crafts, face painting, sand art, and tattoos available for nominal fees. Check out vendors selling homemade chocolates, jewelry, baked goods, sea glass, handcrafted gifts, and more. For more information, email lthsptsa@ hotmail.com. Bring in a canned good for the Lacey Food Bank and receive a free tattoo.
Magician Chad Juros To Perform At Little Egg Harbor Library LITTLE EGG HARBOR – The Little Egg Harbor Branch of the Ocean County Library will host magician Chad Juros at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8. Chad Juros is an award-winning entertainer and motivational speaker who has enchanted audiences around the world for over 20 years.
Refreshments will be served after the show. The branch is located at 290 Mathistown Road. M Registration is required for this free event. To register, call the branch at 609-294-1197 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events. Registration begins Nov. 24.
Robert Kirsch Photography Art Exhibit At LBI Library LONG BEACH ISLAND – The Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library will host an art exhibit for local digital photographer Robert Kirsch in the branch’s Meeting Room from Dec. 1 to Dec. 31. A reception for the exhibit will take place at
the branch 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8. Peruse the display then meet and talk with Kirsch. Light refreshments will be served. The branch is located at 217 S. Central Avenue, Surf City. Registration is not required for this free event.
A Very Electric Christmas TOMS RIVER – Lightwire Theater, known for their signature brand of dazzling visuals, poignant storytelling and music designed to evoke imagery, debuted their first holiday show “A Very Electric Christmas” in their hometown of New Orleans in December of 2013. This captivating and magical tale of adventure, friendship and love, centers on a
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Southern Middle School Students Collect Candy For Troops
MANAHAWKIN – Middle School students collected 104.1 pounds of candy for the troops! The ARMS group will come and collect the candy and package it up for the troops! Great work, students.
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Southern Students Participate In Latin Day At Stockton
MANAHAWKIN – Latin Day was developed by Katherine Panagakos, assistant professor of Classics, as a way to introduce Stockton’s Classics program to area high school students who are studying Latin. Her students help run the program, which this year also included high school classes from Egg Harbor Township and Clearview Regional High School. “We have the games, and a quiz bowl and prizes,” Panagakos said. “I’ve already had a student ask me for more information about Stockton.” This is the fifth year for the event, which is supported by the Dean C. and Zoe S. Pappas Interdisciplinary Center for Hellenic Studies at Stockton, the School of Arts and Humanities and Language and Culture Studies program. Stockton Senior David Bicknell walked some high school students from Southern Regional
–Photo courtesy SRHS High School and Boys Latin of Philadelphia Charter School through basic military strategy using huge cardboard shields. “I’d like them to understand the discipline and teamwork it took to fight,” Bicknell said. “War then was much more close contact, face to face, usually with swords. You had to trust those you were with.”
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MANAHAWKIN – Anatomy & Physiology and Algebra III collaborated on a gait analysis investigation using Ms. McPhee’s therapy dog Finn. This is the first step in an interdis-
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Citta Foundation Awards $600K To Shore Area Boy Scouts Organization
–Photo courtesy Citta Foundation Shown at the check presentation to the Jersey Shore Council and Citta Foundation officers: Left to right: James C. Gillick, Jr., Scout Executive/CEO, Jersey Council, BSA, Marie Roselli, Sec’y-Treas. Citta Fdtn., Loriann Erbe, 1st VP, Citta Fdtn., Kristin Farfalla, Pres., Citta Fdtn., Heather Moffitt, 2nd VP, Citta Fdtn., Justin Citta, Trustee, Citta fdtn. By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – The Citta Foundation, Inc. recently announced a $600,000 grant awarded to the Jersey Shore Council of the Boy Scouts. The grant will be disbursed over the next six years, helping to fund improvements to the Council’s camp, the Citta Scout Reservation and to enhance the Council’s endowment fund. According to the President of the Citta Foundation, Kristin Farfalla, the grant was made in honor of her late grandfather, Joseph Citta. “My grandfather was a strong supporter of the Boy Scouts and their preparation of young people to become contributing members of society. We are very pleased to make this gift to continue my grandfather’s legacy of supporting scouting in the Jersey Shore area,” said Farfalla. Joseph Citta is also the namesake of the
camp. “We are honored to be the recipient of the generosity of the Citta Foundation. Their overwhelming generosity will enable us to provide relevant programs emphasizing character, leadership and positive achievement to thousands of the area’s young people. This gift continues the decades of support from the Citta family and we are most grateful for all they have done in the past and continue to provide for future scouts,” stated Jim Gillick, Scout Executive/CEO of the Jersey Shore Council. The Citta Scout Reservation, adorned with a statue of Joseph A. Citta, is located in the Brookville section of Barnegat, NJ. For more information, contact Jim Gillick at the Jersey Shore Council at 732-349-1037. The Jersey Shore Council is located at 1518 Ridgeway Road, Toms River, NJ.
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Chewing. Slurping. Sniffling. These everyday sounds can drive some of us crazy, and now we are one step closer to knowing why. Often misunderstood and misdiagnosed, misophonia is a soundprocessing disorder that many experience but don’t understand and don’t know what to do about. About Misophonia -Misophonia (which translates roughly to hatred of sound) refers to strong reactions to specific sounds that can include anxiety, depression, difficulty concentrating, and obsessive-compulsive behavior. The offending sounds are ones that happen in everyday life, making avoidance difficult. Misophonics report anxiety, panic, and anger when exposed to trigger sounds. This compromises their ability to complete everyday tasks, be successful in the workplace, and engage in social interactions. Causes -A 2017 study published in the journal Current Biology discovered that in misophonics, the part of the brain that joins our senses with our emotions — the anterior insular cortex — is overly active, and it’s connected differently to areas involved in remembering experiences, according to Dr. Sukhbinder Kumar, the lead researcher from the Institute of Neuroscience at Newcastle University. He tells The New York Times, “We think that misophonia may be heavily connected to recalling past memories, because people with misophonia have had very bad experiences.” Onset can occur in early childhood, with sensitivities becoming serious and affecting everyday coping usually between ages 8 and 14. If untreated, it can last a lifetime. We do not know how many are affected, as it has only recently been diagnosed as a condition. Treatment- Researchers do not know why specific sounds trigger such a negative reaction; Sukhbinder hopes to identify the brain signature of the trigger sounds, which will help with finding treatment. For now, he hopes misophonics will find relief in knowing that what they experience is an actual disorder. Treatment has been most effective when based on a tinnitus-retrain-
ing therapy (TRT) model first introduced by Pawel J. Jastreboff, Ph.D., Sc.D., and Margaret M. Jastreboff, Ph.D., who coined the term misophonia in 2003. TRT, a combination of sound therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy, has proven effective in 83 percent of cases. In TRT, pleasant environmental sounds or music are introduced into the patient’s ear canal. The patient learns to create positive associations with sound and practice intentional rethinking of trigger sounds. Use of earplugs or music-streaming earbuds to block out offending noises is not recommended. This exacerbates the problem by increasing sensitivity to sound. It’s More Than an Annoyance — It’s Misophonia. S o u r c e s : h t t p s : / / w w w. n y t i m e s . com/2017/02/03/health/sounds-peoplehate.html. http://www.cell.com/current-biology/fulltext/S0960-9822(16)31530-5. Edelstein, M., Brang. D., Rouw, R. Ramachandran vs. Misophonia: Physiological Investigations and Case Descriptions. Front Hum Neurosci. 2013;7:296. Jastreboff, P.J., Jastreboff, M.M. Components of Decreased Sound Tolerance: Hyperacusis, Misophonia, Phonophobia. ITHS News Lett. 2001;2,5-7. Jastreboff, P.J., Jastreboff, M.M. Using TRT to Treat Hyperacusis, Misophonia and Phonophobia. ENT Audiol News. 2013;21:88-90. Jastreboff, P.J., Jastreboff, M.M. Treatments for Decreased Sound Tolerance (Hyperacusis and Misophonia). Semin Hear. 2014;35:105-120. Moller, A.R. Chapter 4: Misophonia, Phonophobia, and “Exploding Head” Syndrome. In A.R. Moller, B. Langguth, D. DeRidder, and T. Kleinjung (Eds.), Textbook of Tinnitus. 2001. New York, NY: Springer. Schroder, A., Vulink, N., Denys, D. Misophonia: Diagnostic Criteria for a New Psychiatric Disorder. PLoS One. 2013;1e54706. Wu, M.S., Lewin, A.B., Murphy, T.K., Storch, E.A. Misophonia: Incidence, Phenomenology, and Clinical Correlates in an Undergraduate Student Sample. J Clin Psychol. 2014;70:994-1007.
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Drinking water instead of soda can be the fastest, simplest way to lose weight and improve health. Why? We all need fresh water to dilute poisons in our body and fi lter toxins through our kidneys. When you become dehydrated with sugar-laden drinks, this fi ltration function gets harder. Blood sugar increases. Remember, water is essential to life because it keeps us hydrated. Having enough water on board can reduce the risk of migraines while improving energy. Yet, despite the common sense aspect to drinking water and staying hydrated, some people insist on drinking tainted water that was perfectly good before some giant food company turned it into a liquid missile. Drinking chemical liquids has become the norm. Millions of people worldwide choose to drink what I call “messed up water,” water that has been manufactured to contain lab-created dyes some of which trigger anxiety and asthma, various artificial sweeteners or preservatives, a few known carcinogens, as well as refi ned sugar. I’m sure you’d be willing to at least offer your children a cleaner, healthier version of water if you knew how. So my intention today is to teach you how to make water prettier, tastier and fresher water with something cheap and easy like ice cubes. I can show you how to make them medicinal by infusing them with fruits or
herbs. Then whenever you’re ready you can slowly tilt yourself in the direction of clean, pure water or fizzy seltzer drinks. Changing from soda to water is easy if you want to. It’s just a choice, so try this: Blueberries: Add three blueberries to each cube and freeze. When these melt in your water later on, you can eat them. Seltzer water is ideal. Blueberries enhance cognitive function, vision and cholesterol/triglyceride ratios. Mint: Put a tiny sprig each ice cube. When it melts in your water it will add a minty zing and freshen your breath. Mint is great for energy and may improve digestion. Strawberries: Use organic ones. Wash them and cut the stems, then slice thinly. Put a slice in each cube. Strawberries have 113 percent of the daily value of Vitamin C, plus a lot of manganese which makes your SOD (detoxification) enzyme work better. Matcha: Brew some matcha green tea at half strength and then freeze it. These make beautiful green cubes and matcha infuses your water with EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate), which is a known cancer fighter and fat-burning compound. Greens: Make superfood ice cubes out of your favorite brand of greens, I make mine at half-strength. To receive more of my medicinal ice cube recipes, go to my website and sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen. com.
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In New Jersey, if you sustain an injury arising out of or in the course of your employment, you are entitled to certain benefits under the law. This is more specifically set forth in the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act. Primarily, should your injury require medical attention, the Workers’ Compensation carrier for your employer is to provide this to you. The insurance carrier pays for reasonable and necessary medical care until you reach a medical plateau. In turn, however, the insurance carrier does have the right to direct your medical care. In other words, the insurance carrier has the opportunity to choose the physicians with whom you treat, as well as the facilities where any treatment or therapy is administered. In the event that your injury is such that you are medically unable to work for more than seven (7) days, the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act provides that the insurance company is to pay temporary disability benefits. This entitles you to seventy percent (70%) of your wages, up to the statutory maximum for the year in which you sustained the injury. These payments continue until the authorized physician permits you to return to work or until you reach a medical plateau, whichever is sooner. Should permanent effects of your injury remain after achieving a medical plateau, you may be entitled to benefits to compensate for those permanent effects. This is based on a statutory value determined according to the part of your body which was injured and the permanent residuals of your treatment and injury. This process progresses after your physician has returned you to gainful employment. In the event that you are deemed medically unable to return to work, you may be entitled to total disability benefits.
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Part Time Food Service - We have an immediate need for Part Time Waitstaff/ Servers AM and PM shifts available, Dietary Aides, PT Dishwashers. We are a well established retirement/ healthcare community located in Whiting. We offer competitive pay. Under the direction of great Food Service leadership team, you will be working in an environment where you get the support and training needed to grow in your culinary career. The Pines offers an open door policy and Senior Leadership is always available and visible to our employees every day. Rate of pay starts at $9.00/hr. Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (50)
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Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 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) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (51) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/ dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac. 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) CASH PAID!! - LP records, stereos, turntables, musical instruments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115. (48) WANTED TO BUY - Cash paid for old 45 RPM Doo Wop/Soul/ R&B/Blues records. Contact Bob at bobo78rpm@verizon.net or 732244-6313 (daylight hours). (46) Vinyl Records Wanted - LP Albums Rock, Blues, Reggae, Metal, Punk, Jazz, Psychedelic, soul. Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (48)
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DEP Denies Heritage’s Development Plan
By Chris Lundy MANCHESTER – The Department of Environmental Protection denied the plan to build a large development on the former Heritage Minerals site. A 23-page report states that the applicant failed to meet the requirements of the Coastal Zone Management Rules, and thereby denied their CAFRA permit. This stands for Coastal Area Facilities Review Act, and it governs any building near bodies of water. The developer, Hovsons, would be eligible for a hearing to state their case. Hovsons did not return a request for comment. According to the letter, Hovsons was applying for 3,862 single family homes, apartments, and townhouses, 40,000 square feet of commercial space, a clubhouse, and recreation facilities. The development would be on about 1,008 acres, leaving 2,916 acres of the property largely undisturbed. The DEP made a number of points opposing the development, including that the de-
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velopment plan did not address contamination already on site from mining operation; threatened and endangered wildlife may be affected; aquifer recharging might be impacted; it exceeds the allowed population density in the Pinelands; and that it would result in “significant and adverse” traffic. “It appears the DEP has a number of similar concerns as Manchester Township,” Mayor Ken Palmer said. “While we did not agree with Hovsons proposal of approximately 4,000 units, we remain open to considering other plans that benefit our town. Certainly, the agreed-upon 2,200 senior homes which was approved by all interested parties almost two decades ago still looks like the best plan.” The DEP, Hovsons, the Pinelands Commission, and Manchester Township had originally agreed to a settlement in 2004. This would have been for 2,200 homes, with a development of 995.4 acres, with 6,179.7 acres in the property to be preserved. (DEP - See Page 22)
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Environmental groups lauded the decision. “The DEP stood up for the environment and did their job by rejecting this disastrous proposal and protected Manchester Township,” said Jeff Tittel, director of the New Jersey Sierra Club, in a press release. “The project would have caused water pollution to over-pumping the aquifer to destruction of open space and air pollution,” he said. “The proposal would have basically built a new town with 10,000 people would have added more than 100,000 cars on the road.” The Sierra Club also noted that the project would have been served by a system of sewer lines in the Pinelands that would have created two million gallons of sewage a day. Additionally, the site has 45 acres contaminated with concentrations of radioactive uranium and thorium, which would need to be addressed. “These kinds of projects should have disappeared a long time ago. In 1998,
Commissioner Shin turned down Hovsons’ proposal to build 800 units because the project did not meet environmental standards. Commissioner Campbell settled for 2450 units under McGreevey and the Christie Administration tried to push it through for 4,000 units,” he said. “We are grateful to the Department of Environmental Protection for enforcing these critical natural resource protections, especially where the developer simply wants to disregard its own prior commitments,” said Carleton Montgomery, executive director of the Pinelands Preservation Alliance. “The bigger the development, the greater the harm to Barnegat Bay through contaminated runoff, to the aquifers through pumping for water supply, and to Pine Barrens habitats that are home to many rare and characteristic animals and plants. That’s why it is so important for the state to implement its environmental rules consistently, as it has done in this case,” stated Britta Wenzel, executive director of Save Barnegat Bay.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of NOV 17-NOV 23
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): In the week to come you may be enthusiastic about achieving your material goals. Trying to switch horses in midstream, however, could land you deep in the river with no horse at all. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Juggle several balls at once. Hard work may be called for where your business is concerned this week, but romantic fantasies are vying for attention as well. Put things in proper perspective. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Skepticism is a healthy attribute. Be discerning when you make decisions. This week you might not be able to trust your intuitions or there may be a misunderstanding about a message. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Roll up your sleeves to make money. Put the accent on reliability and perseverance in the upcoming week. Show off your very best manners to impress others and win a few brownie points. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Consistent effort in the week ahead will win recognition and appreciation from those who count the most. Work hard and be willing to wait for results and a pat on the back. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): No one can be a tower of strength all the time. But acting helpless won’t bring the sympathy that you crave. There could be miscommunications and verbal mix-ups in the week ahead.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): There is a tendency to push the limits of tolerance and see how far you can go. Remain skeptical of things that may only look good on the surface and be sure to research the facts this week. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Put it in motion. Ideas that go around and around in your head may have merit. This could be a good week to tackle a research project or initiate a plan because you will stick to it like glue. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Make moneymaking a priority this week. You have the willpower to work long and hard to reach a financial goal and the dedication to see major projects through to the end. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Take pride in pursuing your passions. You really do have the ambition and know how to get ahead so when opportunity knocks jump to answer the door. Get ahead this week. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Avoid extremes to realize your dreams. Achieve a balance of genuine friendliness and reserve. To get ahead in the business world you must be both energetic and reliable in the week ahead. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The dogged pursuit of material things may give way to more gentle and romantic experiences by the end of the week. Your imagination may overflow and create a minor misunderstanding.
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Position the rack in the center of the oven. Preheat to 375 F (190 C). Meanwhile, lightly but evenly rub the inside of a 9-inch (22.5-cm) tart pan with removable bottom with some butter, or coat with nonstick spray. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the sugar dough into a circle 11 inches (27.5-cm) in diameter. Loosely roll it up on the rolling pin, then unroll over the tart pan, pressing the dough into the pan. With the tip of a knife, carefully trim the edges. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. For the filling, put 3 tablespoons butter in a small skillet. With the back edge of a knife, carefully scrape the seeds from each vanilla bean half; add the pod halves and scrapings to the skillet. Cook over medium heat until the butter turns golden brown and smells nutty, about 5 minutes, taking care not to let the butter burn. Scrape the melted butter into a medium mixing bowl; remove and discard the vanilla pod. Add the corn syrup, sugar, whole egg and yolks, and liqueur. Whisk until well combined. Cover and refrigerate until needed. To assemble the pie, place the prepared shell on a baking tray. Spread the chopped pecans over the bottom. Carefully arrange the pecan halves on top, rounded sides up, in concentric circles, starting along the outer edge. Evenly ladle the filling over the nuts, to reach the top of the shell. Place the baking tray in the oven and bake until the filling feels firm when lightly, quickly touched and the edges of the pastry are deep golden brown, 55 to 60 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool for about 20 minutes. To unmold, use the back of a spoon or a knife to tap all around the side of the tart pan. Place the pan on top of a wide-mouthed jar or can narrower than the pan. Gently free the outer ring, letting it slip down the side of the jar. Return the pie to the rack to cool completely. Use a sharp knife to cut into wedges. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream. SUGAR DOUGH Makes 1 1/2 pounds (1.5 kg) 2 1/3 cups (585 mL) all-purpose flour 1/3 cup (85 mL) granulated sugar 1/2 pound (250 g) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces 2 large egg yolks 1 to 2 tablespoons heavy cream In a food processor with the stainless-steel blade, combine the flour and sugar, and pulse on and off once or twice. Add the butter and process until the mixture resembles fine meal. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and 1 tablespoon of cream. Scrape into the processor bowl and process until a ball begins to form, adding additional cream as necessary to bring the dough together. Carefully remove from the processor bowl and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or up to 24 hours. Store any unused dough wrapped airtight in the freezer, thawing overnight in the refrigerator before use.
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