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By Kimberly Bosco STAFFORD – Usually, it’s the community celebrating the local police department as heroes. On Dec. 3, Stafford Township Police Department flipped the script when they hosted an event to celebrate heroic bravery of four local kids. Stafford Police teamed up with Fusaros Pizza to host a celebration of Colton Davis, Brody Nacarlo, Landon Nacarlo and Avery Nacarlo, who exemplified the saying: “Not All Superheroes Wear Capes.” On October 14, 2019, these four local kids were playing outside their home in the Ocean Acres section of Manahawkin when they hea rd a neig hbor’s smoke alarm go off. “The kids ran up to the house where they saw smoke inside the windows and a distressed dog barking by the front door. They quickly called 911, and ran back to their house to alert their mother of the incident,” stated Stafford Police. Once Stafford Police and Fire arrived on scene, they made entry into the home and quickly extinguished the fire. According to police, it was the “rascally dog” inside the home that caused the fire when it turned on the stovetop in an attempt to retrieve cupcakes left on the top of the stove, causing the
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Skateboarding Community Pitches Idea For New Park
By Kimberly Bosco STAFFORD – It was not the first time that the prospect of a new skate park was brought before the township council, but this time a majority of the skateboarding community showed up to support the idea. Township resident Frank Cannavo expressed his interest about introducing a new skate park into the community back in October. At the Nov. 19 Township Council meeting, he returned with more questions and a few dozen supporters. “So last time we talked about a bond and I found that that’s probably not something that’s going to happen in the near future, but I would like to…move forward with the idea of planning a skate park, discussing a location, and possibly doing some fundraising to get it (Skateboarding - See Page 4)
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–Photos courtesy Stafford Police cupcakes to catch fire. Thanks to the bravery and quick thinking of the kids, the dog came out of the incident unscathed and the fire was
put out before it caused any structural damage to the home. “For their outstanding bravery and ability to respond quickly, Stafford
Township would like to recognize these 4 kids: Colton, Brody, Landon, and Avery as Stafford Township’s Local Superheroes,” stated police.
–Photos by Kimberly Bosco The Oasis Family Success Center, a local neighborhood gathering place, was awarded the “keys to the city” by township officials recently. By Kimberly Bosco BARNEGAT – The Oasis Family Success Center, a local neigh-
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started,” said Cannavo. Mayor Gregory Myhre, while emphasizing that the idea of planning a skate park is “not necessarily off the table,” noted that it is not very high on the list of the township’s priorities in terms of capital spending. In an effort to be conscious of the township’s use of space, Cannavo suggested the idea of repurposing one of the many sports fields in the Doc Cramer complex into a skate park. “These kids need some place to go. Just because they don’t conform to society and want to play baseball, they want to do what they want to do, they should still be considered and taken care of,” he said. Cannavo and supporters fi rmly believe they can muster up sufficient funding to build a skate park, should the township allow for it. However, Councilman Michael Pfancook advised against fundraising too early in the event that plans for a skate park fell through and they had to return all monies raised. Standing with Cannavo were a host of residents, young and old, who cited the various benefits of a skate park to the community, for personal enjoyment, and even for health reasons. For example, a 16-year-old skateboarder from Waretown explained how skateboarding helps treat his anxiety and helped him lose weight.
Resident Matt Vereb added that skateboarding is an Olympic sport, giving kids something to aspire to. A teen residing on Mill Creek Road cited physical benefits. “For kids that don’t fi nd interest in team sports, skateboarding is a great way to promote a healthy lifestyle,” he said, adding that most skating injuries occur outside the realm of skate parks due to unsafe conditions. On the other hand, resident Michael Verbeke covered some of the downsides of a public skate park having resided near the former skate park in the Ocean Acres section of Stafford Township. Verbeke lives on Atlantic Avenue in Ocean Acres. “That address is significant because the old skate park was about 200 feet from my house,” he said. Although not opposed to recreation, Verbeke believed the old location to be a nuisance that created noise and became a hub for illegal activity within the neighborhood. “Nobody paid attention to the rules,” he said. With experience in law enforcement himself, Verbeke added that – understandably – police cannot spare the resources to patrol the skate park day and night. Verbeke’s testimony, while pointing out the negatives, only added to the argument coming from the Stafford skateboarding community. Mayor Myhre and the council had made mention of “unearthing” the old Ocean Acres skate park as a potential fi x, some-
thing which current skateboarders do not want. Verbeke’s personal experience explains why non-skateboarding locals would not want that either. Instead, skaters want a new park somewhere less residential, providing an accessible and safe atmosphere for the neighborhood kids to gather. Beach Haven West resident Joe Mangino was involved in the discussion for a new skate park a few years ago with the previous governing body, noting that they had already done some digging to find out what the best possible paths were. “We’re looking for more public sites which would provide better monitoring,” said Mangino. Figures were thrown around during the meeting estimating how much a skate park could run the township, and how much would need to be fundraised. Cannavo stated that the new skate park in Bernard Cooke Memorial Park in Brick Township cost about $300,000 to build. Next door to Stafford, Barnegat Township’s skate park was revamped in 2017. According to Recreation Director Jean Broadbent, this park cost approximately $175,000. “The new skate park was built on the same footprint as the old wooden one - the fence was already in place as well as the sub-base upon which the concrete park was placed,” said Broadbent. Broadbent noted that the park is open to use by non-residents (i.e. Stafford kids), all
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you need is a helmet. To date, she has not received any reports of vandalism other than the occasional garbage thrown about the park, which causes the park to close for a short time. Myhre told Jersey Shore Online that “The current capital plan has no funds set aside for a project like this in the Township,” but the council is open to discussions. “There are many considerations that need to be examined such as safety, insurance, liability, maintenance, staffi ng, project costs, location and funding,” Myhre added. These factors, combined with other resident requests, must be considered. For example, many residents have been asking for the addition of a dog park to the township; a project which has not seen any significant movement of late. Myhre and council members addressed concerns such as drug use, drinking, or vandalism at the skate park but overall were not opposed to the idea. However, it is too early to tell if the skateboarding community will get the go-ahead on this. “A large capital project like a skate park must have community support and requires research and thorough analysis before any commitments can be made,” said Myhre. “We are always looking for new ways to make Stafford a better place and to provide the highest quality of life for residents. The Township looks forward to reviewing the skate park with any residents who are interested and look forward to that discussion.”
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Continued From Page 1 township officials recently. At the Dec. 3 Barnegat Township Committee meeting, Mayor Alfonso Cirulli awarded members of the Oasis team with a plaque bearing a large “key” to the township for providing a “warm and welcoming, home-like environment” for the local community. Oasis Family Success is a free community-based, family-centered neighborhood gathering place where residents can come for family support, interactive workshops, activities, and groups, according to their website. It was established under Acenda Integrated Health in 2017. “From 2017 to 2018, Oasis served 250 households. From 2018 to November 2019, Oasis has more than doubled that outcome, serving 587 households and more than 2,000 individuals,” said Cirulli. “That’s
The Southern Ocean Times, December 14, 2019, Page 5 tremendous.” In addition to providing tailored workshops and programs – such as the upcoming “You vs. The Flu” or “Eating Healthy on a Budget” – Oasis also provides basic services for adults like faxing or printing. Alyssa, supervisor at Oasis, accepted the “keys” on behalf of the center and thanked the township and school district for their support. She noted that, with the help of Superintendent Dr. Brian Latwis and his administration, Oasis was able to greatly expand their reach. In August, for example, in collaboration with the Barnegat schools and Bayside Chapel, Oasis was able to serve 516 individuals and provide 230 backpacks with school supplies to local students. “I can’t thank you enough,” she said. Oasis’ activities are always free and open to all families in the community. For more information or to get involved, visit oasisfsc.org/.
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor
E DITORIAL Give Thanks, And Give Your Opinions I’m seeing a lot of articles online about how to deal with family members who don’t agree with your political beliefs during the holidays. What’s supposed to be a nice time to get together tur ns into a Facebook argument in real time. Shouting, arguments of bad faith, “whataboutism.” It can spiral quicker than a spiral ham. The other option could happen, too, when everyone is walking on eggshells because you’re never sure when your sister’s idiot boyfriend is going to open his trap and spew some conspiracy theory or something. This opens the door to all the family turmoil you’ve kept buried. The fight quickly gets personal. Why waste your breath telling everyone about the ways they disappointed you over the year? Don’t bother yelling.
Yelling never solved anything. If you feel strongly about something, register your dissention in a fair and open-minded way. If that doesn’t sink in, that’s on them. You can always say you took the high road. Then, afterward, when it’s still gnawing at you, get it off your chest in another way. Write us a letter. One thing you can be sure of is that there are a lot of other readers here who share your pain. And, there are probably a few who need to hear what you have to say because their own family won’t tell them the truth. So, send us a letter talking about the things you shouldn’t talk about at the holiday dinner table (but please don’t write to us complaining about your sister’s idiot boyfriend). Chris Lundy News Editor
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Slow Down, Make Your Own Holidays I have always preferred low key holidays. I see friends and coworkers going crazy trying to organize some event and tr y to manage umpteen schedules of too many people. We need to stop doing this. Not everyone can get everywhere on the holidays, so my thought is, stop trying. Pick a different day. It isn’t Christmas or Thanksgiving or whatever you celebrate that makes the day special and puts fond memories in your heart. It’s the gathering itself. Pick a different day. Get everyone together on a day that doesn’t have any impor t ance on the calendar. Those will be the memories you will cherish, instead of trying to get to three family dinners, packing up kids and presents and spending half the time in the car. Just my opinion. I hope everyone has a happy and safe holiday season and don’t let yourself get too stressed out. Greg Gale Toms River
Governor Has To Stop School Cuts My name is Andrea McEwan. I am born and raised in Toms River. I am also a mother with two students in Toms River Regional Schools, and an employee for the last four years. I represent 2,400 staff members, 15,500 students, over 30,000 parents, more than 110,000 community members - 76,000 of whom are registered voters in Toms River and its surrounding communities. Because of school funding cuts from Senate Bill S-2, I may lose my job, my child will see fewer educational opportunities, my property values will likely fall. S-2 is causing Toms River
Letters To The Editor Regional Schools fiscal es! Athletic programs are cian in office now or retired distress. The District has already cut staff positions. Funding for supplies and extracurriculars is reduced, and non-mandated programs like full day kindergarten are being considered for cuts in the near future. If state aid cuts continue as planned, our district will be stripped of millions. 400 positions would be cut for the long term. Academic progress will be hurt for years to come. The impact will change not only our schools but our towns for generations to come. All children deserve an adequately funded public education! Ocean County has one of the largest concentrations of opioid overdoses, foreclosures, and homelessness. (We also have the highest number of veterans in any NJ county.) Our low income population has doubled in the past decade with some of our district schools now having over 50 percent free and reduced lunch eligibility and special education populations continue to rise as well, with related expenses. We were the region hardest hit by Superstorm Sandy, from which as a community we are still recovering fi nancially and emotionally. Many have yet to rebuild. Parents here rely on our schools to care for our children’s academic and social-emotional health. We know children learn best from teachers who love them, in classrooms with low student/ teacher ratios where differentiated instruction is well practiced. How will they feel that love and get the individual attention they need with student/teacher ratios increasing each year due to the cuts forced by S-2? Who will encourage our reluctant learners to go to class and get good grades when athletic and co-cur ricular programs are a thing of the past because we can’t afford to pay the staff? Who will keep our at risk youth off the streets? Kids need coach-
really character education in disguise and they change lives. Without them our children will suffer. Toms R iver Regional School District has the second lowest cost per pupil (at $16,300) of almost 100 large NJ schools. We operate $37 million under adequacy for our current enrollment. Despite that, we win awards for excellence in education and financial practices. Our teachers have become masters of doing more with less and admin relentlessly pursues grant funding to fi ll the gaps but that can only go so far. SFRA and S2 are pitting district against district and student against student. All children deserve adequately funded schools. No child should lose access to educational programs and resources so another can gain. As ou r gover nor and elected officials, you have the power to do the right thing. By acting now you will support all children in the state and prevent the destruction of real lives and communities. Please stop all state aid cuts for the Toms River Regional School Dist r ict. Please work with our administration on long term change. Toms River Regional students, staff and the communities of Beachwood, Pine Beach, South Toms River and Toms River are counting on you. Andrea McEwan Toms River
Liberals Need To Stop Already I am a 90-year-old Korean War veteran (1950-1952Honorable Discharge). I am so disgusted with the liberals in our country who are ready to give everything to everyone, including illegal residents, the rights of prisoners in jail to name a few. I agree that every politi-
should make known their taxes and their wealth. Where will the Clinton Foundation be on this one? (Speaking of Bengazi Hillary’s husband Slick Willie the draft dodger, who was legally impeached and got away with it.) I now suggest these liberals and their Hollywood friends take their game out of our great country. God bless everyone – white, black, Asian, Latino – as one nation under God. God bless our military, living and dead who made the ultimate sacrifice for all of us. My ultimate prayer is for all of us to agree and make things better for our country. John C. Farrell Barnegat
The Death March Home Congestion from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Brick Boulevard in Brick to Hooper Avenue in Silverton...We all travel this road to nowhere. From 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., it’s a death march, let alone to make one light. It’s crazy. Everyone traveling this road knows the pain to drive on it. Maybe at 4 a.m. or midnight is the best time to travel this heavily congested route with no plan to improve it. How about making the traffic lights extended and timed to the other four lights in the area to get the traffic flowing? Everyone young and old are st uck, cutting each other off and getting into altercations on a daily basis. The police in Brick do a good job in enforcing the rules of the road but the cars overflowing from all intersections to the main avenue is overwhelming to say the least. Can Brick and Toms River fi x this problem? Patrick Casterlin Toms River
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Lacey Police Beat Fundraising Goals With No-Shave November
By Kimberly Bosco LACEY – Things got a bit hairy at the Lacey Township Police Department over the last month – but it was for a good cause. Members of the Lacey Township Police, Forked River Fire Department, Lanoka Harbor Fire Department, Bamber Lake Fire Department, Lacey EMS, Lanoka Harbor EMS and the Lacey Township Dive Team participated in the annual “No Shave November” fundraiser, sporting mustaches and beards in the hopes of raising a total of $4,000 for cancer charities. Over the course of the month, both the beards and the donations grew larger as Lacey exceeded their goal, raising $4,671 as of Nov. 30. The funds raised will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Prevent Cancer Foundation and Fight Colorectal Cancer. Donations on behalf of the police officers and the emergency services personnel were made directly to No-Shave.org under the “Lacey
Township Challenge.” And of course, Lacey Police took their annual before and after photos to show just how much one month can do. “During the after-photo I advised my officers that I was going to extend the No-Shave policy for Lacey Township Police Department until 11:59 p.m. on December 31, 2019,” stated Chief Michael C. DiBella. Supporters can continue to donate to the cause at No-Shave.org. “I want to thank all of my police officers, and the members of our emergency services for their dedication to No-Shave November. As of January 1st, 2020, the Lacey Township Police Department grooming policy will be back in full effect until next year’s No-Shave November,” stated DiBella. For more information on this initiative, contact Sergeant George Resetar at the Lacey Township Police Department at 609-6936636 ext. 2590.
Barnegat Library Offers New Programs
BARNEGAT – The Barnegat branch of the Ocean County Library is offering diverse programs during the month of February. The Barnegat Branch Book Discussion Group will meet at 2 p.m. on February 18. “Small Great Things”, by Jodi Picoult will be the subject of discussion. New members are welcome. Copies will be available for pickup at the branch. ..Take part in the DVD Discussion Group at 7 p.m. on February 18. “The Last Black Man in San Francisco” will be the subject of discussion. Jimmie and his best friend Mont try to reclaim the house built by Jimmie’s grandfather, launching them on a poignant odyssey that tests their friendship and sense of belonging in the place they call home. SAT Tips and Tricks will be held at 7 p.m.
on February 19. Get inside information from a high school teacher/SAT tutor about how to tackle the test with confidence. Parents are invited to attend this program with their children ages 12 – 18. ..The Poetry Writers Group will meet at 7 p.m. on February 19. Hone your craft with like-minded adult writers. Paws for Reading will take place at 3:30 p.m. on February 28. Practice your reading skills in the company of a gentle therapy dog. Expressions of Glory Dance Troupe will perform at 2 p.m.Ethnic interpretative dance celebrating African American Heritage. Registration is required. The library is located at 112 Burr St. To register for programs, call 609-698-3331 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org.
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FORKED RIVER – The annual Woman’s Club of Lacey’s Holiday Program will be held on December 17 at the Lacey Community Hall, Route 9 and Lacey Road at 1 p.m. The free event will include choral enter-
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may be purchased. No alcoholic beverages or smoking is allowed. Admission is $5 for adults and free for children 11 and under. Doors open at 6 p.m. The program begins at 7:30 p.m. and ends at 11 p.m. Light refreshments and gift items may be purchased. Appearing that night will be Southern Specific, Santa and the Bluegrass Lovers, Redbird, and M&M Band. This is subject to change sound by Legacy Lighting LLC. All proceeds to benefit the Pinelands Cultural Society and the Albert Music Hall Scholarship Fund. For information regarding the show visit alberthall.org.
Stafford Library Offers Family And Teen Programs In January STAFFORD – The Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library is offering a number of teen and family-oriented programs during the month of January. The library is located at 129 N. Main Street, Manahawkin. Registration for programs requiring signup can be done by calling 609597-3381 or online by visiting theoceancountylibrary.org The family program String of Pearls – Knit/ Crochet will be held on January 2, 16, 30 at 1 to 3 p.m. and on January 4, and 18 and from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. All are welcome.
The teen program Wax Paper Lanters will be held at 6:30 p.m. on January 6. Build a colorful lantern to hold an LED tea light. For ages 9-13. Registration is required. The TAB (Teen Advisory Board) meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on January 13. Gain valuable leadership skills and earn community service hours. For ages 12 – 18. The program Dr. MLK, Jr. Quotes Calendars will be held at 3:30 p.m. on January 20. Design and print 2020 calendars to be shared with Stafford Township employees. For ages 12-18. Registration is required.
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Stafford Library Offers Programs For Children In January
STAFFORD – The Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library is offering a number of children’s programs during the month of January. The library is located at 129 N. Main Street, Manahawkin. Registration for programs requiring signup can be done by calling 609-597-3381 or online by visiting theoceancountylibrary.org Wigglers & Walkers will be held at 10:30 a.m. on January 8 and January 22. Stories, songs, and play for children under 2 years of age. Check our online events calendar as additional sessions may be added. Registration is required. Movers & Shakers will be held at 10:30 a.m. on January 10. Stories, music, and movement for children ages 18 months – 4 years. Registration required. Explore the Floor will be held at 10 a.m. on January 14. Enter the Children’s Room between 10 and 11:30 a.m. for toys and activities that encourage skill building and creativity. Geared toward children ages 1 – 3, but siblings are welcome. Homeschool Book Club will explore a book each month through discussion and activities. Visit the Library or check the online calendar for this month’s selection. This program will be held at 10:30 a.m. on January 15. Feel free to bring your own snacks and beverages. Titles will be geared towards ages 6 – 9, but interested children (younger
or older) and siblings are welcome. REG OCL Puppet Show Players Present: Turtle and Tortoise are Not Friends at 10:30 a.m. on January 16. As little hatchlings, Turtle and Tortoise decided that they could never be friends. Why? Because they are so different. But maybe they’ve got it all wrong. This puppet show is based on Mike Reiss’ “Turtle and Tortoise are Not Friends.” The program is for those ages 2 and up. Registration is required. Paws for Reading will take place at 1 p.m. on January 18. Practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs. Lunar New Year Fun will take place at 2:30 p.m. on January 20. Enjoy crafts and activities to celebrate the Lunar New Year. For ages 3 – 12. Registration required. Little Lunar New Year will take place at 10:30 a.m. on January 24. Hear stories, take part in dancing, and a craft to celebrate the Lunar New Year. For ages 18 months – 5 years. Registration required. Second Chance Crafts will take place at 6:30 p.m. on January 27. Stop by the Children’s Room to make crafts leftover from recent programs. Best for ages 3 – 12. Mindful Me Storytime is at 10:30 a.m. on January 30 includes story time where your child can practice being mindful with books, songs, and stretches, followed by sensory activities. Ages 2 – 5. Registration required.
Gentle Yoga For Lacey Food Bank
LACEY – Join Lacey Recreation on Jan. 5, 2020 for Gentle Yoga for Lacey Food Bank. This yoga program, to benefit the Lacey Food Bank, is a beginner friendly
yoga class designed for all levels to enjoy. Program runs from 6-7 p.m. at Lacey Recreation, 818 Lacey Rd, Forked River, New Jersey.
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STAFFORD – The Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library is offering a number of adult programs during the month of January. The library is located at 129 N. Main Street, Manahawkin. Registration for programs requiring signup can be done by calling 609597-3381 or online by visiting theoceancountylibrary.org Each Monday from 9 a.m. to noon all are welcome to come out and play bridge. On Fridays, the library will host Mah Jong from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. At 2 p.m. on January 8, meet Podiatrist Dr. Stephen Skokan who will be the presenter for the program “Healthy Feet: A Step in the Right Direction.” Skokan, from Stafford Medical will discuss foot care. Learn about different occurring problems, how to treat symptoms from conservative to surgical approaches and discuss how to take care of your feet. Registration is required. Attend the program “Friend’s Adventure: Everything You Need to Know About Recycling In Stafford” at 10:30 a.m. on January 9. Robert Zeitler, Sanitation/Recycling Foreman for Stafford Township will cover all the important details of recycling. Registration is required. Learn some computer basics at 2 p.m. on January 9 and get familiar with the mouse,
keyboard, and the take your first steps into the computer world. Registration is required. The NAMI Support Group will meet at 10 a.m. on January 11. Parents and caregivers of a loved one with mental illness are welcome to this National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) group. If someone you know is struggling with mental illness, you are not alone. Drop in. Still trying to figure out the basics about iPhone and Android smartphones and how to use some of the features at your fingertips? If so plan to attend the program “Smartphones 101” at 10 a.m. on January 14. Registration is required. “Make It: Paint Chip Bookmarks” will be held at 2:30 p.m. on January 15. Decorate paint chips with silhouettes, stickers and stamps to make personalized bookmarks. All supplies will be provided. Registration is required. Friends of the Stafford Library will hold their monthly meeting at 9:30 a.m. on January 16. Enjoy Chinese snacks and practice calligraphy while learning all about daily life and culture of China at 3 p.m. on January 23 during the program “Around the World: China”. Registration is required. Meet the Mayor of Stafford Township at 6 p.m. on January 29. Come and chat with Mayor Greg Myhre in an informal setting.
Recreation Dept. To Host Hockey Bus Trip
LACEY – The Township Recreation Dept. is sponsoring a Hockey Day Trip to feature the New Jersey Devils who will face the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday Jan. 4, 2020. The bus will leave from the Lacey Township
Municipal Building on Lacey Road at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are being sold for $65 from the Lacey Recreation Dept. E-mail lacey. recreation@laceytownship.org for additional details.
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Barnegat Library Plans Programs For February
BARNEGAT – The Barnegat branch of the Ocean County Library is planning several interesting programs in February, 2020. The library will show the documentary “Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise” at 11 a.m. on February 1. Distinctly referred to as “a redwood tree, with deep roots in American culture,” Dr. Maya Angelou (April 4, 1928-May 28, 2014) led a prolific life. As a singer, dancer, activist, poet and writer, she inspired generations with lyrical modern African-American thought that pushed boundaries. Best known for her autobiography “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings”, she gave people the freedom to think about their history in a way they never had before. Movies on Mondays will include “Downtone Abbey” on February 3, “Rambo: Last Blood” on February 10, “Judy” on February 17 and “Blinded by the Light” on February 24. All films start at 1 p.m. Teen Drop-in Gaming runs from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at the library. Play Wii, WiiU, tabletop and card games. For ages 12 – 18. ..Enjoy Burr Street Books, a monthly bood café’ at 7 p.m. on February 4. The Teen Anime Club will meet at 7 p.m. on February 5. Enjoy all things Manga and Anime. No registration required just drop-in.
For ages 12 – 18. ..Enjoy making a Valentine’s Day Craft at 1 p.m. on February 7. This program is for ages 18 and up and registration is required. EWE Knit and Crochet at 1 p.m. on February 8, 13, 27. Drop in with your own supplies and practice and learn from experienced knitters. Listen to the music of the Vel Johnson Jazz Band at 2 p.m. on February 8. Enjoy a salute to African American Jazz musicians with a performance by Jersey Shore native, Vel Johnson, and his band. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Barnegat Library. Registration is required. Friends of the Barnegat Library will meet at 12:30 p.m. on February 11. Come join an active group looking for new ideas to support the Library. Book Bingo takes place at 7 p.m. on February 12. Celebrate Black History Month with bingo games featuring Jacqueline Woodson. There will be prizes and snacks. This program is for those ages 12-18 and registration is required. ..The Adult Writers Group will meet at 7 p.m. on February 12. Hone your craft with like-minded adult writers. The library is located at 112 Burr St. To register for programs, call 609-698-3331 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org.
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STAFFORD - The Township’s Police Benevolent Association Local 297 and Recreation Dept. are holding a holiday toy drive through Dec. 20. Donations can be left Monday thru Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Bay Avenue Community Center at 775 East Bay Ave. Manahawkin. Donations can also be dropped off any time at the police department at 260 East Bay Ave. or on weekdays during business hours at the Pine Street Recreation Building at 25 Pine St. Look for Stafford Township Holiday Toy Drive collection boxes at local business in the township.
The organizers of the toy drive are looking for new unwrapped gifts for boys and girls, newborn through age 18. Gifts for children of all ages are greatly appreciated as need knows no age limits. Toys and age appropriate items such as craft sets, coats and winter accessories, movie tickets, gift cards and certificates For those who wish to donate to the drive, make all checks payable to the Stafford Township PBA 297 Toy Drive. For further details, call 609-597-1000 Ext. 8573 or e-mail jmcbrien@staffordnj.gov or call 609597-1000 Ext. 8583 or e-mail dbudesa@ staffordnj.gov.
PBA 373 Beefsteak Dinner SPRAY BEACH – Long Beach Township PBA 373 hosts their Annual Beefsteak Dinner on January 19, 2020 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Spray Beach Yacht Club. You r $50 donation will include a delicious Beefsteak dinner catered by Nightingale Catering “The Beefsteak Company since 1938.” Beer, wine and
soda will also be included and of course fun raff les and great prizes! A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Police Unity Tour. For tickets please contact Phil Pollina at 609-276-1665, Jason Hildebrant at 609290-0839, Sean Ferguson at 609-7139708 or see any PBA Local 373 member.
Barnegat Recreation Hosts Sundaes With The Snowman
BARNEGAT - The Barnegat Recreation Department will hold its first “Sundaes with The Snowman” program from 2 to 4 p.m. on December 15. The event includs holiday music from WBNJ 91.9 FM, Ms. Snowflake (Freckles the Clown) making snowman balloons,
making sundaes, cookie decorating and crafts. The cost is $6 per person, children 2 and under are $2. The event will be held at the Barnegat Recreation building and tickets can be purchased by calling 609-698-0080 Ext. 122.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Justice Dept. Awards $4M For NJ Public Safety, $15K To Lakewood
By Kimberly Bosco NEW JERSEY – New Jersey will be receiving over $4 million in grant funding from the Department of Justice to support public safety activities. This is part of a total $376 million in grant funding to enhance state, local and tribal law enforcement operations and reinforce public safety efforts in jurisdictions across the United States. The $4,561,569 awarded to the District of New Jersey will be portioned out amongst various counties and townships, including $15,572 to Lakewood Township in Ocean County. “These awards provide substantial resources to support important public safety initiatives sponsored by our state and local law enforcement partners,” US Attorney Craig Carpenito, District of New Jersey, said. “This kind of support from the Department of Justice encourages greater cooperation among federal, state and local law enforcement, as we work together to protect the people of New Jersey.” T he g r a nt s w ill suppor t va r iou s “crime-fighting initiatives,” including: • The Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grants Program, which funds public safety efforts in 929 state, local and tribal jurisdictions. • Sex offender registration and notification Law enforcement-based victim services • The testing of sexual assault kits • Programs designed to address youth with sexual behavioral problems. Other awards will focus on wrongful convictions, intellectual property enforcement, innovative prosecution strategies and the safety and effectiveness of corrections systems, according to state officials.. “Crime and violence hold families, friends
and neighborhoods hostage, and they rip communities apart,” OJP Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Katharine T. Sullivan said. “These programs help restore the health and safety of crime-ravaged communities by supporting prevention activities, aiding in the apprehension and prosecution of perpetrators, facilitating appropriate sentencing and adjudication, and providing communities and their residents the means for recovery and healing.” In New Jersey, the following are the local recipients of the Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program: • Union County, $167,387 • City of Passaic, $180,339 • Asbury Park, $51,346 • Mercer County, $131,756 • Newark Police Department, $434,882 • City of Camden, $208,291 • Vineland, $82,671 • Lakewood, $15,572 • Atlantic City, $68,318 • Perth Amboy, $86,689 At the state level, the New Jersey Division of Law & Public Safety was awarded $3,817,827 through the Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program. The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office was awarded $350,345 through the BJA Intellectual Property Enforcement Program: Protecting Public Health, Safety, and the Economy from Counterfeit Goods and Product Piracy. The New Jersey Dept. of Corrections was awarded $246,146 through the BJA Implementing the Prison Rape Elimination Act Standards, Protecting Inmates, and Safeguarding Communities Program. For more information about OJP awards, visit ojp.gov.
Forked River Old Guard Meeting
FORKED RIVER – The Forked River Old Guard, a non-affiliated social club for men 55 and older, meets every Monday at the Lacey Township Community Hall on the corner of
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH •
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Imagine yourself miniaturized and given the opportunity to take a grand tour through your hearing mechanism. For the purpose of illustration, your trip is being booked with Eartrak, a subsidiary of Amtrak. Eartrak departs from your ear canal and is scheduled to make stops at the tympanic membrane, ossicular chain, oval window, cochlea and auditory nerve. The trip begins now! Eartrak slowly moves through your ear canal ... with most of you noticing that your ear canal is composed of car tilage and bone, as well as glands, which produce earwax and help maintain the temperature within that space. Eartrak enters your tympanic membrane or eardrum, which vibrates in response to sound. The tympanic membrane is composed of three layers of skin and attached to the membrane are three tiny bones (malleus, incus, stapes), which make up the ossicular chain. The ossicular chain vibrates in response to eardr um vibration and sends Ear trak through the middle ear space into
the in ner ear space (i.e., cochlea) through the oval window. The cochlea is snail shaped and is composed of many labyrinths and hair cells, which move in response to sound v ib r at ion . E a r t r a k slowly move s through the hearing mechanism until it reaches the auditory nerve (i.e., the 8th cranial nerve), which takes the auditory impulses and sends it up to the brain for interpretation. Your hearing mechanism is quite complicated. Although hearing aids will help compensate for your hearing loss (to some degree), you will never hear like you were 20 years old. That’s why it is impor tant to have realistic expectations about the benefits of amplification. Before purchasing a hearing aid, it is important that you discuss (with your audiologist or dispenser) all the benefits and all the limitations of wearing a hearing aid. Being prepared (particularly if you are a first time hearing aid user) will significantly increase your satisfaction with your hearing instrument.
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Recipe Hacks To Make Mealtime Healthier By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. This time of year is when families gather and eat a lot of food. And shop! Today’s focus is how to indulge without increasing the bulge! My intention is to give you some recipe tweaks to make your meals healthier. Here are my best tips: Turmeric. A quarter teaspoon of this spice added to your green bean casserole will go virtually unnoticed from a taste perspective, but it adds some anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory benefits. It also reduces the build up of brain plaque according to some mice studies. Shiitake mushrooms. Using these mushrooms in your stuffing adds some biologically active compounds that may protect against cancer and inflammation. A 2015 study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition concluded that regular consumption of these mushrooms resulted in improved immunity, and a reduction in the pro-inflammatory compound C-Reactive Protein. Cauliflower. Most people know about making cauliflower mash, as a substitute for the high-carb regular mashed potatoes. This also prevents a big blood sugar spike! But what about “Cauliflower Macaroni and Cheese?” I have the recipe posted at my website and it’s awesome for both children and adults. Coconut Water. In my cranberry sauce recipe, I always replace the plain water with a high quality coconut water and it doesn’t alter the flavor at all! Coconut water is hydrating and it contains compounds that are anti-fungal and antioxidant in nature. It may help if you are prone to kidney stone formation or if you have diabetes. You can
substitute coconut water in any recipe that calls for water. Tea Seed Oil. Tea seed comes from the seeds of Camellia sinensis. That’s the plant that gives us green tea. The Tea Seed oil is cold-pressed and very popular in other countries. With a mild, neutral flavor this would be great to substitute for another inferior oil such as vegetable or canola. It has anti-fungal, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. Pumpkin Seed Oil. Add 2 teaspoons to your pumpkin pie filling before cooking it for a profoundly richer flavor and powerful medicinal benefits. It’s rich in vitamin E, zinc, omega fatty acids and is well known to support prostate and breast health. Dried tart cherries. Instead of cranberries (or in addition to), you can cut some dried tart cherries into your stuffing. These are known to contain natural melatonin which is deeply relaxing. They’ve been studied for their ability to support gout. Tart cherries reduce muscle breakdown and speed up recovery during fitness according to studies. They have virtually no fat or sodium and taste very satisfying and not too sweet. Almond Flour. To get the pain-relieving benefits of almonds, use ground almond flour instead of all-purpose flour for your gravy. If you want to reduce the sodium content commonly found in traditional gravy that starts with chicken broth, just substitute plain water! To avoid compromising flavor, you’ll want to add spices like onion and garlic powder, smoked paprika and fresh rosemary. Avocados. Instead of mayo, you can use a crushed avocados as a spread. This might be something you do with leftover turkey subs.
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Long Branch Man Convicted Of Animal Cruelty
By Bob Vosseller FREEHOLD – A man who locked an 8-month-old pit bull dog in a small wire cage and left that cage in the rising tide of the Sandy Hook Bay in the Highlands has been found guilty of fourth-degree animal cruelty. A Monmouth County jury delivered the guilty verdict of Aaron D. Davis, 36, of Long Branch, according to a statement by Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni. Davis heard the verdict after a three-day trial before Monmouth County Superior Court Judge Marc C. LeMieux. He faces a maximum penalty of 18 months in prison, a fine of up to $10,000, and up to 30 days of community service when he returns to LeMieux’s courtroom for sentencing on February 14, 2020. The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Division conducted an investigation
after a passerby spotted a dog in a crate on a small portion of sand between the bulkhead and the water at approximately 6 a.m. on July 30, 2018. The passerby climbed over the ropes, down the rock barrier and onto the sand to rescue the dog, who was later named ‘River.’ Davis had taken the puppy following a domestic dispute in the early morning hours according to authorities. Highlands police responded to the domestic incident and captured video footage of the puppy which helped to identify the dog the next day. “If it were not for the passerby’s actions, the dog would have likely drowned due to the rising tides,” Gramiccioni said. The case was prosecuted by Monmouth County Assistant Prosecutor Amanda Dalton Clark. Davis is being represented by attorney Adamo Ferriera of Hackensack.
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Clean-Up Near Trestle Commended
By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – The iconic trestle on the border of Berkeley and Lacey has always attracted young people. While some of them cause all kinds of mischief while they are there, another group of young people recently went down to clean up the area. Boy Scout Troop 9503 paired with the township Waterways Advisory Commit-
tee to clean Dudley Park near the trestle and the rail trail. They were honored at a recent Township Council meeting for their efforts. “Part of scouting is about service to the community and unselfishness,” said Bob Petry, one of the leaders. “They attend everything. Every time we ask them to do something, they’re there. It’s not easy
Prosecutor’s Office Launches “Ocean County Cares”
By Kimberly Bosco OCEAN COUNTY – A new program launched by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office is aiming to help kids that have been affected in some way by a traumatic event. Ocean County Cares was created by the OCPO in cooperation with the Ocean County Chiefs of Police Association and the Ocean County Association of School Administrators. “OCEAN COUNTY CARES is based on a model presented to me by Christopher Jakim, Special Agent in Charge, Drug Enforcement Administration, High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas of New York and New Jersey (HIDTA),” stated Prosecutor Billhimer. “It really works as a tool for our law enforcement officers and school officials to communicate after any child is exposed to an Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) that involved the police.” The Ocean County Cares program is meant to help local law enforcement and school administration with mitigating the negative affects experienced by kids that have been exposed to a traumatic event. “A recent national survey revealed that 60% of children have been exposed to violence, crime or abuse. The data tells us that prolonged exposure to ACE’S can seriously undermine kid’s ability to focus, behave appropriately, and learn. Such exposure leads to difficulties in school, including truancy, suspension, dropping out, or involvement in the juvenile justice system,” Prosecutor Billhimer added. Prosecutor Billhimer issued a Law Enforcement Directive codifying the process, which states that whenever an officer responds to a situation where a school aged child is present and may have experienced an ACE, the officer is required to complete a standardized
form that is distributed to a designated point of contact at the child’s school. No specifics or details of the incident are provided, instead, the notification only serves to alert the school about the student’s exposure to a potentially traumatic event and allows for the appropriate resources to be utilized to address the needs of the student. “The good news is, a lot of our police departments and individual schools in Ocean County were already doing this, OCEAN COUNTY CARES just formalizes the process so that children can get the attention they need,” said Billhimer. BIllhimer credited the Ocean County Chiefs of Police and the Ocean County Association of School Administrators for their help with this program. “It is my understanding that Ocean is the second county to have a county wide program like this, Cape May was first with “Handle with Care,” he added. “I’d really like to thank Chris Jakim, Special Agent in Charge, DEA/HIDTA, Anthony Pierro, Chief Juvenile Prosecutor, Chief Robert Tapp, President of the Ocean County Chiefs of Police Association, Will Smith, President of the Ocean County Association of School Administrators and Kevin Ahearn, Executive County Superintendent for their assistance in establishing OCEAN COUNTY CARES. Little Egg Harbor Chief of Police Richard J. Buzby, Jr. was a tremendous help in resolving some issues in towns where the New Jersey State Police have jurisdiction, so thank you to Chief Buzby and the New Jersey State Police. This was a labor intensive project. We all shared the common goal of making sure that school aged children in Ocean County are afforded the services they need after experiencing a traumatic event,” Billhimer concluded.
as a high school kid or a kid in seventh or eighth grade to give up a weekend day. There are ten kids in the troop – all 10 will be there.” Bill McGrath, a member of the volunteer committee that informs the governing body about the state of the town’s waterways, said they do two clean-ups a year through Clean Ocean Action. They mostly
found beer cans, bottles, and plastic. “Kids just throw this stuff in the woods,” he said. Dudley Park is linked to Lacey’s Hebrew Park through the trestle. It is also now a link in the Barnegat Branch Trail, which is turning the old Barnegat Branch division of the Central Railroad of New Jersey into a biking and walking path.
Officials: Protect Your Pets This Holiday Season
By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – While you’re scurrying around to grab those last minute holiday gifts or stringing up the Christmas lights, Ocean County officials remind you to keep your pets and their safety in mind! “The Ocean County Health Department wants you to consider the potential health hazards that come with decorations, food, road trips, parties or having relatives and friends staying at your home during this festive time of year. Many of these things you may not think twice about until it’s too late,” said Ocean County Freeholder Gerry P. Little, Liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. “Pets really are creatures of habit, so a change of routine or environment can be stressful.” Officials offer the following tips to keep your furry friends happy and healthy this holiday season: • Keep people food out of the reach of your pet, and ask your guests to do the same • Make sure your pet doesn’t have any access to treats, especially those containing chocolate, xylitol, grapes/raisins, onions or other toxic foods • Don’t leave your pet alone in the room with lit candles, a decorated tree or potpourri • Keep holiday plants (especially holly, mistletoe and lilies) out of reach of pets • Consider leaving the tinsel off your tree if you have a cat • Secure your tree to keep it from falling over if your dog bumps it or your cat climbs it. Hanging lemon-scented car air fresheners in the tree may deter your cat from climbing it. • Pack for your pet as well as yourself if you’re going to travel together: i.e. food, medications, copies of medical records, information to help identify your pet if it becomes lost, first aid supplies, etc. • Pets in vehicles should always be safely restrained and should never be left alone in the car in any weather.
• Provide a safe place for your pet to escape the excitement (such as a kennel, crate, perching place, scratching post shelf or hiding place) if you’re entertaining guests. • Keep an eye on pets when people are entering or leaving your home. While you’re welcoming hungry guests and collecting coats, a fourlegged family member may make a break for it out the door and become lost. • Make sure your pet has proper identification with your current contact information – particularly a microchip with up-to-date, registered information. “Unfortunately we see an increase of pets that are brought to the county animal facilities because an owner loses their cat or dog while travelling or visiting,” said Daniel Regenye, Ocean County Health Department Public Health Coordinator. “That’s why it is so important to microchip your pet. The Ocean County Animal Facilities have reunited hundreds of pets with their owners over the years because of the microchip. Otherwise many of those dogs or cats would never have been found by their owners.” In any situation, it is important to be prepared. Officials advise that you know how to get to your 24/7 emergency veterinary clinic before there’s an emergency, talk with your vet in advance to find out where you would need to take your pet, and plan your travel route ahead of time. Always keep these numbers posted in an easyto-find location in case of emergencies: • Your veterinarian’s clinic phone number and a 24/7 emergency veterinary clinic (if different) • ASPCA Poison Control Hotline: 1-888-4264435 “Don’t let a mishap that you could’ve easily avoided ruin your holiday,” Regenye added. “Pets can sometimes find trouble but it’s our job to keep them from harm’s way.” For more information about pet health and safety, visit ochd.org.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Island Singers Present Holiday Program
OCEAN COUNTY - The Island Singers will present two performances of their “Holiday Glow” a choral concert of holiday music this month. The program is free, donations are appreciated and the concert will include American sign language volunteer interpreters. The concerts will take place at 4 p.m. on December 15 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 130 Cable Ave. Beachwood and at 7:30 p.m. on December 21 at Pheasant Run at
the Barnegat Clubhouse, 219 Pine Oak Blvd. Barnegat. Funding for this program is made possible in part by a grant from the New Jersey Council on the Arts/Department of State, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, administered by the Ocean County Cultural & Heritage for the Arts through a grant administered by the Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission.
NARFE Ocean County Recruiting New Members
OCEAN COUNTY – NARFE (National Active and Retired Federal Employees) Ocean County Chapter 637 is reaching out to all active and retired federal employees, spouses and annuitants. If your future security is tied to Federal retirement benefits, you are eligible to join our Chapter. NARFE is the only organization dedicated to solely protect and preserve the benefits of all Federal workers and retirees. NARFE informs you of any development
and proposals that affect your compensation, retirement and health benefits. NARFE is also a social organization. We have six meetings a year with guest speakers on a very broad range of topics. We also have a holiday party in December. You receive a monthly NARFE magazine and Chapter Newsletters. So please join us. For more information, call Shirley Veiga, President, at 732-408-7482.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Girl Scouts Of The Jersey Shore Whipping Up Cookie Challenge
FARMINGDALE – Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore is excited to announce a cookie dessert competition among chefs in Ocean and Monmouth counties to raise support that will give girls in need access to Girl Scout leadership experiences. “TopCookie: A Girl Scout Cookie Competition” will take place on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, 6-9 p.m., at Asbury Lanes, a vintage bowling alley and entertainment venue in Asbury Park. The delicious fundraising event will feature desserts created by local chefs using iconic Girl Scout cookies, including Do-SiDos, Tagalongs, Samoas, S’mores, Trefoils, Thin Mints, and a new flavor that will be introduced at the start of Girl Scout Cookie season in January. “Girl Scouts get their first taste of entrepreneurship from the Girl Scout Cookie Program,” said Eileen M. Higgins, chief executive officer of Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore. “We are pleased to introduce a fun way to highlight this signature program, which has become the largest girl-led business in the world and make it possible to raise funds so more local girls can benefit from Girl Scout activities.” Guests and celebrity judges will sample the tasty desserts and cast their vote for their favorite concoction, while the community will also be invited to weigh-in on their favorite participating restaurant by purchasing votes.
Restaurants vying for the People’s Choice Award and TopCookie title include: • Ocean County Center for Culinary Arts Training, Cuisine on the Green at Atlantis, Little Egg Harbor • Ohana Grille, Lavallette • McLoone’s Restaurants, multiple locations in Monmouth County and beyond • Nicholas Creamery, Atlantic Highlands and Fair Haven • Talula’s, Asbury Park Popular restaurateurs and philanthropists Steve Bidgood, owner of Salt Creek Grille in Rumson, and Tim McLoone of McLoone’s Restaurants, will be emcees at the cookie competition. Celebrity judges include: world-renowned Chef David Burke of DRIFTHOUSE by David Burke in Sea Bright; Patty Caneda, owner of the Cuban- fusion restaurant Caneda’s White Rooster in Toms River; Jeremy Grunin, of the Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation; Tom Hayes, director of Consumer and Community Relations at New Jersey Natural Gas; and Carol Stillwell, chief executive officer of Stillwell-Hansen, Inc. Tickets for the benefit are $75 and include tastings of dessert entries, light dinner fare and bowling. A cash bar will be available. For event information, sponsorship opportunities and tickets, visit gsfun.org/ topcookie, call (800) 785-2090 or e-mail topcookie@gsfun.org.
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BUSINESS PROFILE Bella Terra, Also Known As Home
By Michael Vandenberg “This is their home. We’re guests here,” said Kim Greer, Executive Director of Bella Terra, a beautiful senior living community which happens to be an independent and assisted living community in Jackson. When you’re a resident here, you’ll enjoy all the comforts of home and some extra amenities. Kim Greer and Paula Douglass, Director of Sales and Marketing, were happy to discuss the incredible amenities of Bella Terra. Established over 20 years ago, the Senior Lifestyle Community took the name Bella Terra, which is Italian for “Beautiful Earth.” The name fits: the building is surrounded by preserved wetlands where no construction is permitted. The result? Even though it’s off of Route 526/West County Line Road, it’s hidden away from the hustle and bustle of that busy highway thanks to a serene, quiet setting of beautiful trees. It also boasts amazing views from the upper floors. Bella Terra’s atmosphere is certainly a main reason why people want to come here, and it was no different for Kim and Paula. Kim was hired six years ago into her current role,
leading an impressively low-turnover staff. Many of the managers have been here over two years, and Paula herself has been warmly welcoming newcomers for almost 16 years! The staff’s longevity makes things run smoothly, helpful when you need such a wide variety of people to make it completely all-inclusive: housekeepers, dishwashers, servers, chefs, and nurses, just to name a few. Independent living is essentially, “a next step up from a 55 plus,” Paula explained. They have a concierge and offer continental breakfast and an elaborate, chef prepared, served dinner. They also do housekeeping and the linens once a week. You’ve spent enough time worrying about house chores your whole life; it’s time to relax! Assisted living provides an additional level of care for residents, including 24 hour nursing care. Add-on features are mostly customized to the specific resident, but examples can include medication assistance, bathing, dressing, and extra security. Memory care goes even further on the security front, but in a way that never jeopardizes residents’ comfort and sense of freedom.
Here in the memory care neighborhood residents are in a safe area that is still part of the rest of the building, but with its own courtyard. They can go in and out of the courtyard during the day and evening as they please. Visitors are encouraged, and scheduled trips occur on a regular basis. Although at Bella Terra, fun is available to everyone! You’ll never be bored here; there are organized trips to Atlantic City, an exercise program, an indoor pool, floral groups, arts and crafts, and educational pieces. A travel log often stops by to teach residents about states and countries all over the world. Bingo, Mahjong, and Canasta are big hits. They even do a happy hour with drinks and host entertainers. Twice a year, Bella Terra hosts a vendor fair inside the building. Without leaving their home, residents can buy crafts, food, and personalized items. It’s a huge event with, “anything and everything,” said Kim. Also, residents often form their own bible studies and other social groups as well. There are too many fun things to list here, but suffice it to say there is always something to do at Bella Terra. It’s all because the staff
truly believes in going the extra mile to make this a fun, stress-free place to live. Prior to moving in, you’ll have a conversation with Kim and a member of the frontline staff so they can make sure they know all about your wants and needs. “The day of move in, everybody meets the family and resident,” said Kim. “Honestly, throughout their entire lives here, every single resident gets to know pretty much every staff member in this building.” That happens when you live here for many enjoyable years, like most Bella Terra residents do. Currently their oldest resident is 105
years young, and it’s not uncommon for people to be here 8-10 years or more. After all, moving here changes your life for the better. One woman who moved into assisted living temporarily while she rehabbed an injury loved it so much that when she got healthy she decided to move into independent living permanently. Kim also remembers one couple who moved into an independent living apartment together. The wife unfortunately suffered from dementia, and taking care of her consumed most of her husband’s time. With the help and guidance of the Bella Terra staff, the family decided to move the wife into the memory care neighborhood. It turned out to be the best decision they could have made: the wife was able to get the round-the-clock care she needed, and the husband
was able to have some free time to be himself again. “He got to live his own life,” said Kim. Rather than constantly being a caregiver, “he got to be the husband for a change”. Even though they slept in different sections, they were able to see each other plenty because they still lived under the same roof. It’s convenient having the comforts of home and more in one place, especially when primary care doctors, eye doctors, dentists, podiatrists, and chiropractors come here and do house calls! And of course, if you prefer your own doctor, they’re more than happy to provide transportation for you. Apartments are available now so give Bella Terra a call today at732-730-9500 or visit seniorlifestyle.com/ property/bella-terra/ for more information. They’re located at 2 Kathleen Drive, Jackson, NJ 08527.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of DEC 14 - dec 20
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): History doesn’t need to repeat itself. If you see that you are headed down a similar, ill-advised path that has previously caused trouble, you could change your course of action. Trusted sources give good advice. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Help shoulder someone’s burden. Offer all the aid and support you can when it comes to the needs of a loved one or close friend. You may reach a breakthrough of understanding with a love interest. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): There’s no criteria for true love. Having preconceived notions about your “ideal” mate may lead you on a wild goose chase for a fantasy that doesn’t truly exist. Consider giving someone a chance before judging them. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You might notice a co-worker’s habits seem more productive than yours and try to improve your processes this week by emulating the work ethic of someone with a successful track record. Minor sacrifices could improve your personal economy. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Let it all hang out. Dedicate your day to doing the things you enjoy most in life, as the week ahead may not be very generous with personal time. Look for projects that require creativity and imagination. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You don’t have to do everything yourself. Friends or loved ones could be more than happy to add their two cents about key decisions, so don’t hesitate to ask for advice. Give a love interest room to breathe.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22.): Welcome constructive criticism, as it may be to your benefit. Run your ideas by friends or colleagues to get feedback as to whether you should greenlight a project. People with honest opinions are better than yes-men. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The early bird gets the worm. You can accomplish any objective you set for yourself by starting the day off with the right attitude and staying motivated and enthusiastic. Hang around positive, upbeat people to build your momentum. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Dare to be different. A little change in your appearance or style could go a long way toward improving your confidence, self-esteem and holiday cheer. Look for bargains that might help ease Santa’s financial burden. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The best choice may not be the most popular one. The consensus may be against your better judgment, but in the end, you have an obligation to do what is right. Have faith that you’ll be proven correct. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Stand on your own two feet. Others could follow you based on your obvious merits, rather than because of who you know. Be receptive to other people’s thoughts and ideas when faced with a leadership role. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Try it, you might like it. Be open to experiencing things that are new or different to you, and you may discover a whole new world you had no idea existed. Public appearances may yield fringe benefits.
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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Chocolate Coconut Cookies Have Intriguing Spice Notes By Wolfgang Puck If you’ve been a reader of my column these past many years, you know you can expect one thing from me as surely as the fact that I love to help people cook and eat the best food possible: When December rolls around, at some point I’m going to turn my attention to Christmas cookies. My love of holiday baking goes back to my earliest childhood memories. Every year, the kitchen of our little home in the southernAustrian town of Sankt Veit an der Glan seemed always full of the rich, sweet, and spicy aromas of Christmas cookies being baked by my mother and grandmother. Guests who dropped by were offered cookies with coffee or tea. When we visited friends, we brought assortments of our homemade holiday treats. And, of course, my brother, sisters and I ate plenty of the cookies ourselves at home, some of which we’d be served as snacks or desserts - and some, of course, that the four of us would sneak when the grownups weren’t looking. This year, I’d like to share with you yet another cookie recipe you haven’t seen from me before in this column: Chocolate Coconut Spice Cookies, a classic from Spago. I think they make a great cookie to add to your seasonal repertoire, for a number of reasons. First of all, they’re easy to make. I think that is essential not only because this is the busiest cooking time of the year but also because they are something the whole family can enjoy preparing together. You probably already have all the ingredients in your pantry or can find them in any supermarket.And, being slice-and-bake cookies, the dough can be mixed in advance and kept chilled in the refrigerator, ready for baking as needed. Next comes the wonderful way in which these cookies are both familiar and yet different enough to make people open their eyes with surprise and delight at first bite. At first glance, they’re simply chocolate-flavored, buttery cookies with an attractive rim of shredded coconut. But the very first bite reveals a very pleasing surprise: very subtle but noticeable hints of black pepper and cayenne, not too spicy at all but just enough to counterpoint and emphasize the delicious chocolaty flavor. When you think about how many other traditional Christmas cookies have the word “spice” in their names, you’ll instantly understand how perfectly appropriate these seasonings are here. With the recipe’s yield of five dozen cookies, easily multiplied if you allow yourself sufficient time to make several batches, you’ll have enough to share as festive gifts. Pack the cooled cookies in colorful airtight containers, with single layers separated by sheets of waxed paper. They’re a gift anyone on your list will welcome! CHOCOLATE COCONUT SPICE COOKIES Makes about 5 dozen
1 1/3 cups (335 ml) all-purpose flour 3/4 cup (185 ml) unsweetened cocoa powder 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper 6 ounces (185 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into small pieces 1 cup (250 ml) granulated sugar 1 large egg 11/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup (250 ml) unsweetened shredded coconut In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour cocoa powder, cinnamon, salt, and black and cayenne peppers. Set aside In the large bowl of an electric stand mixer, using the paddle or beaters, soften the butter at medium speed. Sprinkle in the sugar and, as soon as it is incorporated, raise the speed to high and continue mixing until fluffy, stopping as needed to scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Reduce the speed to medium, add the egg and vanilla, and continue beating just until they are incorporated. Reduce the speed to medium-low and, still beating, gradually add the flour mixture, continuing to mix just until combined. Scrape the dough out of the bowl onto a clean work surface. If it seems too soft to shape, wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate until it firms up a bit, about 1 hour. With very lightly floured hands, roll the dough into an even log shape about 15 inches (37.5 cm) long and 1 inch (2.5 cm) in diameter. Sprinkle the coconut evenly on the work surface and then roll the log in the coconut to coat it evenly all around and from end to end. (Gather up and reserve excess coconut.) Wrap up the log in clean plastic wrap and refrigerate until well chilled and very firm, preferably overnight but at least 2 to 3 hours. Before baking, position the rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line 1 or 2 baking trays with parchment paper. Remove the plastic wrap from the dough log. Sprinkle the remaining coconut on a clean work surface and reroll the log as needed to coat areas that don’t have enough coconut. With a very sharp knife, cut the log crosswise into slices about 1/4 inch (6 cm) thick, forming about 60 slices total, placing them about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart on the prepared baking trays. Bake until the coconut looks lightly toasted, about 10 minutes total, rotating the baking trays back to front about halfway through. When the cookies are done, use a wide metal spatula to remove them from the baking tray, transferring them to a wire rack to cool. When completely cooled, store at cool room temperature in an airtight container in single layers between sheets of waxed or parchment paper.
(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2019 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.
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