2022-11-26 - The Brick Times

Tour The Historic Sites Of Brick Township

Electric Vehicle Parking Encouraged

By Judy Smestad-Nunn

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By Alyssa Riccardi

BRICK – Step back in time and learn about some of the earliest historic sites in Brick.

The Brick Township Historic Preservation Commission recent

ly held their annual “Tour of Historic Sites in Brick.” Township Historian Gene Donati ello, who was joined by commissioners John Brunas, Wendy Lu brecht and Christine

Schiess, presented in formation at each lo cation during the tour.

The buildings that are still standing have fa miliar township names like Hulse, Havens, Herbert, Osborn, Burr,

Gant and VanNote.

About 30 people at tended the tour, which began its journey at Havens Farms. Located in the northern section of the town near the (Sites - See Page 4)

Helpers Of Homeless Show Strength In Numbers

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY –

Dozens of people who work or volunteer to help the county’s unhoused population met at St. Luke’s church in Toms River to discuss short comings in the system and work together to find solutions.

It started with talks

by Gemma MacCarrick

Brennan, President of St. Vincent de Paul Society at St. Luke’s, and Pastor Sue Jones of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, who also heads up the Toms River Housing and Home less Coalition. Despite its name, the outreach is throughout the county.

(Homeless - See Page 8)

BRICK - The town ship administration supports the transition to electric vehicles, and during the most re cent council meeting, the governing body passed an ordinance that encourages the in creased installation of electric vehicle supplies and service equipment (EVSE) and makeready parking spaces in the township.

Make-ready parking spaces are pre-wired electrical infrastruc ture at parking spaces that facilitate future installation of fast char

The township’s Elec tric Vehicle and Land Use Committees pro posed the ordinance to promote the encourage ment and use of electric vehicles by requiring the safe and efficient installation, said Coun cil President Vincent Minischino.

He said the goals of the ordinance are to provide adequate and convenient EVSE and make-ready parking spaces to serve the needs of the traveling public, and to provide opportunities for resi dents to have safe and (Vehicles - See Page 5)

Will There Be Any Big Elections In 2023?

By Chris Lundy

NEW JERSEY - For those of us feeling election fatigue, there’s some good news: there will only be one huge election statewide in 2023. But, individual towns will have some nasty political battles.

National Races

There won’t be any

races for U.S. Senate or the House of Repre sentatives. Even though votes are still being counted as this is being written, and Georgia’s Senate race has gone to a runoff, the national picture is unlikely to change next year.

The only way change could happen is if

(Elections - See Page 6)

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Old Woolley Cemetery, aka Gravelly Graveyard, is the oldest burial ground in present day Brick Township.

Screenshot by Judy Smestad-Nunn The U.S. Department of Energy demonstrated the different kinds of fuel nozzles for vehicles.

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The crowd was asked questions about how common it was for them to encounter certain obstacles.

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border of Wall Township, the Havens Homestead Museum dates back to 1827 and is operated by the Brick Township Historical Society. The Museum showcases what life was like in Brick Township in the mid-1800s and is filled with hundreds of historical items from the area that were mainly donated by locals.

The museum first opened in 1998 and took about five years to restore it to its original build, said Donatiello.

“The property was originally a 53-acre farm. Josiah Curtis Havens purchased the cabin from Samuel Allen in 1827. It was originally one room with a vault upstairs before the addition was built by Curtis in 1847,” Donatiello said.

Right down the road from Havens Home stead is the Hulse house. The Hulse house was built by Benjamin Hulse in the Brushy Neck section of Brick.

“There was a sand road that ran from Herbertsville Road on the south side of Saw Mill Pond and went in a northwesterly direction through the Saw Mill Tract, the road divided, to the right (north) was the road to Dombek’s farm (Dunbeck Road) and to the left it went to Brushy Neck,” Donatiello said.

The home was sold and passed down for nearly three generations before it sold in 2002 to the Township.

Throughout the tour, the group passed through the original villages of Herberts ville, Burrsville, Osbornville, Adamston,

Squan Beach and Cedar Bridge. During this time, Donatiello shorty discussed the history of Brick Township including its size, population growth, and past in dustries.

Brick Township’s history begins when Joseph Woolston Brick, for whom the Township is named after, purchased the rundown Washington Furnace in 1833 renaming it Bergen Iron Works.

“Brick turned Bergen Iron Works into a profitable business, creating jobs for close to 200 people,” Donatiello said.

Joseph Brick died on February 1, 1847. Afterwards, Brick’s former employees petitioned the State Legislature to name the new township for their boss.

The last two stops on the tour were the home of Vieno Wurrett and Glen Camp bell, and the Old Woolley Graveyard.

The Serendipity- Wurret/Campbell House is a log cabin located in the Kingfisher Cove section of Brick on the corners of Red Wing Avenue and Beach Plum Road. It was built in 1942 from logs harvested from the clearing of land for the Ocean County Airport at Osbornville. This log cabin home was awarded the Brick Town ship Historic Preservation Award in 2016.

Located on a rise above the north bank of the Metedeconk River, the Old Woolley Cemetery (also known as Gravelly Grave yard) is the oldest burial ground within present day Brick Township and contains less than 100 graves.

“Enoch Jones purchased about eight acres of land from the estate of Adam Woolley. Enoch in turn, deeded the land to Jessie Jones, setting aside less than one-half acre

for a public cemetery,” Donatiello said.

Donatiello added that the name “Grav elly” comes from a local legend of an unidentified male body that had washed ashore on the Metedeconk River.

“The only identification found in his pocket was gravelly (gravel) the local people buried him there and somehow it

became a nick name for the cemetery,” Donatiello said.

The earliest grave here is that of Rachel Wardell, born in 1782 and died in 1812.

The cemetery also has buried veterans of American Wars. The last burial is that of Joseph True who was born in 1819 and died in 1901.

The Hulse house is located on Herbertsville Road and dates back to the late 1800s.

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efficient personal EVSE located near their place of residence.

The council wants to provide the opportunity for businesses to supply EVSE to their custom ers and promote safe, efficient and cost-effec tive electric vehicle charging opportunities in all zones and settings to encourage the use of electric vehicles, Minischino said.

The Township Planning Board reviewed and approved this ordinance as well, he added. The state crafted a model ordinance for this so that it would be consistent as an electric vehicle driver went from one town to another.

“The law requires that Electric Vehicle Supply/Service Equipment (EVSE) and Make-Ready parking spaces be designated as a permitted accessory use in all zoning or use districts and establishes associated installation and parking requirements related to EVSE in New Jersey’s 565 municipalities,” according to the State Department of Community Affairs.

Residents Who Need Help

In other news, Councilwoman Andrea Zap cic said that the Great American Smoke Out on November 17 was a day when Americans are encouraged to give up smoking for 24 hours in the hopes that they would give it up permanently.

“If that’s what you decide to do, you don’t have to go it alone,” said Zapcic, who wore a “Quit” button. “There are a lot of free resources available.”

For example, the NJ Quit Line (866-NJ-

STOPS) offers free multilingual phone counseling. There are also 11 Quit Centers in New Jersey, funded through the NJ Department of Health, including one in Ocean County.

“You have an opportunity to work with a certified tobacco treatment specialist that will move you through precontemplation to setting a date to actually quitting,” Zapcic said.

The service is free, she said. For more information, email Quitcenter@rwjbh.org or call 833-795-7848. Those over 18 are eligible to receive free nicotine replacement therapy, she said.

Those who are ages 18-24 and want to quit vaping are eligible for text to quit services through the Truth Initiative. To enroll, text “Vape free NJ” to 88709 to enroll for free tech support to help you quit, she said.

“There are also a couple of other resources not related specifically to smoking that I wanted to highlight,” Zapcic said. “We are all very familiar that the opioid epidemic continues to go on…there is a new resource that launched in July here in New Jersey called Atlas, which is a web-based mobile app platform to help you find high quality treatment services nearby.”

The website is Atlastreatment.org, which is mobile-friendly. The website and app starts with a brief assessment that can be done by the individual or by a friend or family member on behalf of the individual.

The assessment is designed to identify the level of service that is needed and lists high quality facilities in the service area that pro vide the needed services, Zapcic explained.

plies, medical goods, transportation, health care, financial assistance, education, em ployment or legal help,” she said. “These are all free services to connect people with the services they might need.”

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The Township Council discussed electric vehicles and helping residents with health needs.

And finally, for those in need of other services and social supports, download the app findhelp.org. Simply enter your zip code and what you are looking for.

“Food, housing, baby needs, home sup

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someone retires (or gets arrested or dies) in the middle of their term. If Senator Bob Menendez, for example, steps down tomor row and the Democrats pick Mikie Sherrill to replace him (as an example), then she would have to run in November of 2023 to complete the rest of his term.

A Senate term is six years and a House term is two years.

Senators are split into 3 classes.

Senators in Class I were elected to office in the November 2018 general election, unless they took their seat through appointment or special election. Their terms run from the beginning of the 116th Congress on January 3, 2019 to the end of the 118th Congress on January 3, 2025. (So they’d be up for election in 2024.) Our Robert Menendez is

in this class.

The two independents, Bernie Sanders (VT) and Angus King (ME) are here, too. If you ever look at the Senate predictions, there’s 100 senators, and they usually put the two independents on the Democrat side because that’s how they tend to vote.

Senators in Class II were elected to office in the November 2020 general election (the last presidential election), unless they took their seat through appointment or

special election. Their terms run from the beginning of the 117th Congress on January 3, 2021 to the end of the 119th Congress on January 3, 2027. (So they’d be up for election in 2026.) Our Cory Booker is in this class.

Senators in Class III were elected to office in the November 2016 general election, unless they took their seat through appoint ment or special election. Their terms run from the beginning of the 115th Congress on January 3, 2017 to the end of the 117th Congress on January 3, 2023. (These are the ones who were up for election in 2022.)

House seats are on even-numbered years only.

State Races

The next gubernatorial election, where we elect our governor, will be in 2025.

However, every single seat of the NJ State Senate and Assembly will be on the ballot in November. There are 40 members in the Senate and 80 in the General Assembly. Every town has a district in which they are represented by one senator and two mem bers of the assembly.

Democrats have the majority in the exec utive branch (governor) and the legislative branch (Senate and Assembly). According to state figures, there are 24 Democrats and 16 Republicans in the Senate. There are 46 Democrats and 34 Republicans in the General Assembly.

There will likely be a lot of money spent by both sides to increase or keep power. The legislators in most local elections are safely Republican so even though this is the one huge election of 2023, it won’t impact Ocean County very much.

Local Races

Some of our towns will have a lot of names on the ballots. This doesn’t necessarily mean that these people will run for re-elec tion, but that their terms will be coming to a close. The following is a selection of races in our towns.

In Berkeley, there will be three council members and the mayor’s seat on the bal lot next year. Currently, these are held by Mayor Carmen Amato and Councilmen John Bacchione, Keith Buscio and Thomas Grosse. They have been on the governing body for a number of years.

Berkeley is divided into wards. There are seven members of the council. One comes from each ward, and three are at-large, meaning they can live anywhere in town. The three up for re-election are the at-large council members.

On the local board of education, Board President Jennifer Bacchione and board members Thomas Guarascio and David Ytreboe are up for re-election. This year, though, the Berkeley Board of Education candidates ran unopposed.

The Central Regional Board of Education has nine members. Five are from Berkeley, and there is one each from the sending districts of Island Heights, Ocean Gate, Seaside Heights and Seaside Park.

In 2023, there will be an election for the Ocean Gate, Seaside Heights and Seaside

S potlight o n g overnment

Funding Will Expand Access To Coastal Resources For Those With Disabilities

TRENTON – Human Services Commission er Sarah Adelman and New Jersey Depart ment of Environmental Protection Commis sioner Shawn M. LaTourette announced the Department has awarded additional funding to continue helping communities implement inclusive initiatives that increase recreational access to coastal resources for individuals with disabilities.

The funding was awarded in collaboration with the Department of Environmental Pro tection (DEP).

“At Human Services we remain focused on expanding accessibility and inclusion across the state so individuals with disabilities can thrive in the places they live, work, explore and play,” Commissioner Adelman said. “All New Jerseyans should have the opportunity to explore the wonders of the state’s coastal areas and connect with nature. We thank the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection for their partnership and commit ment which help make these awards possible.”

“The Murphy Administration is committed to ensuring New Jersey’s diverse outdoor areas are accessible and inclusive for all, in cluding our coastal treasures,” Commissioner LaTourette said. “DEP is proud to partner with DHS on this important initiative to help ensure every visitor can enjoy our coastal areas without impediment.”

Through this collaboration, DEP’s Coastal Management Program will provide addi tional funding to Human Services’ Division of Disability Services’ (DDS) Inclusive Healthy Communities Grant Program (IHC) to enhance the ongoing work of three current IHC awardees.

The following nonprofit organizations were each selected to receive an additional $30,000: Family Resource Network, Inc. will expand upon a previous IHC grant to develop a tool that can be used to assess the accessibility of

coastal resources for recreational purposes to people with disabilities.

Pinelands Preservation Alliance, Inc. will build upon a previous IHC grant to focus on increasing accessibility and inclusivity in the enjoyment of natural places in the coastal zone, especially the coastal portions of the Pinelands National Reserve.

Allies in Caring, Inc. will expand upon a previous IHC grant to advise Family Resource Network and Pinelands Preservation Alliance on their efforts to enhance access to coastal resources for people with disabilities for rec reational purposes.

“From making existing nature trails more accessible for people with mobility challeng es to developing a monitoring tool to assess disability access in coastal locations, these programs will enhance equitable access to natural areas for New Jerseyans with disabil ities,” Deputy Commissioner for Aging and Disability Services Kaylee McGuire said.

“Through this collaboration with the NJDEP, we are continuing to help communities create inclusive community resources and practices so that all New Jerseyans can achieve better health outcomes,” DDS Executive Director Peri L. Nearon said. “It is important to create environments that are accessible for individu als with disabilities through both land and sea and these grants bring this vision to reality.”

First launched on January 2021, the IHC Grant Program works to support commu nities and ensure that the voice and needs of people with disabilities are included in healthy community planning.

The IHC program aims to promote change at the local level by addressing pre-existing physical, environmental, social and eco nomic challenges that prevent individuals with disabilities from having full access to community life that support health and well-being.

2023 Handbook Released For New Jersey Veterans

TRENTON - U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) released his annual Veterans Hand book - a comprehensive resource guide for New Jersey veterans and their families.

The handbook, accessible on Booker’s website, includes information on health benefits, crisis support services, federal and state education programs, and employment resources. The Veterans Handbook also includes information on the PACT Act of 2022, a new law signed by President Biden to significantly expand VA benefits for veterans who were exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances while they were serving our country in the military.

“America’s veterans have helped to ensure that all Americans can enjoy the benefits of freedom that allow them to reach their fullest potential. We owe them and their families an immeasurable debt we can never repay,” said Senator Booker. “To help commemorate Vet erans Day, I am proud to release this hand book that provides New Jersey’s 350,000 veterans and their families information on accessing critical services, from healthcare benefits and employment programs, to the benefits and services stemming from the PACT Act.”

The senator’s 2023 Veterans Handbook can be found here: booker.senate.gov/imo/media/ doc/nj_veterans_day_handbook_2023.pdf.

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Brennan is a retired principal. She shared stories about meeting new families to the school and learning just how little they have.

“If you listen to anyone’s stories about being homeless, it’s not any one thing,” she said, explaining how there is usually a perfect storm of circumstances. A lot of it has to do with not having a safety net that others have.

“We have the resources and they don’t. And we know about the resources and they don’t,” she said.

“Everyone has a picture in their mind of what a homeless person looks like, but the majority of people who are homeless are invisible,” Jones said.

Right now, the Coalition operates a thrift store at 200 Corporate Circle (off Route 37) in Toms River and they have offices above it that serve as a Housing Resource Center. It functions as a referral center that directs clients toward whatever they need. The purpose of meetings like the one at St. Luke’s is to grow a network of like-minded individuals who can create that safety net. For example, a case worker is helping a fam ily fleeing domestic violence, and it turns out the mother is a veteran. The case worker can make a call to someone who deals with veterans issues every day and who might be more knowledgeable about the programs available to veterans than the case worker.

No single organization can serve all the needs of the population, Jones said. The personnel know “These are the things I’m good at and these are the things I’m not.” So these connections fill in the blanks to satisfy the needs of the whole person.

They are also taking data on what brought the individual to need services in the first place. The goal here would be to address the root cause of homelessness so that people don’t wind up in that situation to begin with.

Part of the meeting was identifying problems, such as the shortage of funding, staffing, and locations. Some of the prob lems are more complex, such as placing homeless people in motels that are known to be unsafe.

People suggested having communication with schools so that teachers and counsel ors know how to refer a student’s family for services. They talked about how many government programs require people to fill out forms online when a lot of the people in need don’t have access to a computer.

The last count-in-place recorded 419 home less, Jones said, but that doesn’t count those who are couch-surfing.

Ocean County has several animal shelters, but it’s the only county in New Jersey with out a human shelter, some of the speakers said, as the county leaders have repeatedly said they don’t want to operate one.

The County Commissioners have also shut down the idea of a Homelessness Trust Fund, which would be a fee of $5 for every real estate transaction.

(Homeless - See Page 20)

Life Line Screening

BRICK – First Baptist Church of Laurelton will be hosting a Life Line Screening on December 5 at 9 a.m.

Life Line Screening, the nation’s leading provider of preventive health screenings, will offer affordable, non-invasive and painless health screenings.

A package of five screenings to iden tify cardiovascular disease and other chronic conditions will be offered:

• Carotid artery ultrasound that scans the carotid arteries for buildup of fatty plaque-one of the leading causes of strokes.

• Abdominal aortic aneurysm ultra sound screening for an abdominal aneurysm that could lead to a ruptured aorta.

• Heart Rhythm Screening (AFIB) A quick and easy test using a 6-lead EKG placed on the arms and legs to identify the presence or absence of an irregular heartbeat.

• Peripheral Arterial Disease Screen ing-Evaluates for PAD in the lower extremities, which increases the risk of cardiovascular disease.

• Osteoporosis Risk Assessment-Ultra sound screens the shin bone for bone mass density. Osteoporosis is painless and silent in the early stages.

Schedule your appointment today and receive special package pricing.

Register by calling toll free 1-800-6906495, text the word “circle” to 797979, or register online at llsa.social/HC.

Holiday Concert

BRICK – St. Thomas Lutheran Church, 135 Salmon Street Brick, will be hosting a Holiday Concert on December 11 at 2 p.m. Kick off your holiday season with a per

formance by the Greater Shore Concert Band! James R. Bast, Director. Kathryn Sarlo, Assistant Conductor. Featuring Da vid Smolokoff, Tenor. No tickets required.

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Recreation Department Offers Pickleball Clinics

BRICK – Pickleball-mania is sweep ing the nation! Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in America and can be enjoyed by people of all ages and athletic abilities.

The Recreation Department is of fering Pickleball Clinics to help res idents become familiar with the sport and to improve their skills. There is a clinic to learn the basics and a clinic for those familiar with the sport who want to get better.

All sessions held at the Civic Plaza Activity Center. Sessions held 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Brick residents only. Clin ics are $20 per person. Equipment provided - please feel free to bring your own.

Basics Clinic: Discover what the craze is all about! Learn the basics to start playing this fun sport. This

clinic will cover equipment, scoring, rules and all of the fundamentals of serve, volley and strokes. You will be playing games by the end of the evening. A great way for new play ers to start playing this sport. Dates: December 15, February 16, April 20.

Intermediate Clinic: Bring your pickleball game to the next level with the Intermediate Clinic. Learn new shots to improve your game. Strate gies will be discussed and practiced. Improve your shot selection and po sitioning while playing with others of your level. Many new serves will be learned. Supervised play will help develop a better game. Dates: January 19, March 16.

Register online at: register.commu nitypass.net/Brick Township . Call 732-262-1044 for more information.

Winter Craft Fair

BRICK – Brick Township High School Marching Dragon Caravan will be hosting their 56th Annual Winter Craft Fair on

December 10 at 9 a.m. at Brick Township High School. A variety of handmade crafts will be sold.

BRICK – Drum Point Elementary School PTA is hosting a Gift Basket Raffle on March 11 from 2 to 7 p.m. at the VFW Post 8867.

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Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678)

What Are Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids?

Also called “OTCs” or “OTC hearing aids,” these devices are a new class of hearing instruments that are specific to the U.S., regulated by the Food and Drug Administration, and approved only for those 18 and older with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss.

How Do OTCs Differ from Tradition al Hearing Technology?

Unlike today’s prescriptive and custom izable hearing aids fit by a licensed hear ing care professional, OTCs are designed only for adults with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss. They might not align with one’s actual hearing loss, which could be greater than perceived.

What Will These Over-the-Counter Devices Cost?

Prices may range from the hundreds to the low thousands. As with many prod ucts, the price will likely vary across manufacturers and other sellers. What’s the Best Way to Know Wheth er OTCs Are Right for Me?

Self-diagnosis can lead to under- or overtreatment of hearing loss, both of which can affect your health and quality of life. The best way to learn what’s happening with your hearing and which solution most effectively addresses your needs is to connect with a licensed hear ing care provider.

Will I Get Help Choosing an OTC?

It may depend on where you buy it. With the product expected to be available for self-selection at local drugstores, big-box retailers such as Best Buy, online, and elsewhere, a sales clerk will likely not have expertise in hearing health to guide you in your purchase.

What If I Go Forward with OTC Hearing Aids?

It’s possible the OTCs you select may suffice in the present. Future needs, how ever, may require other solutions. Regular professional checkups can help you keep an eye on your hearing wellness plan and make any needed updates. Before purchas ing an OTC, carefully read the reviews and know exactly what their return policy is.

Hearing problems can stem from excess noise, genetic history, earwax buildup, infection, or some other source that self-treating with OTCs may cause you to miss. A hearing care professional can help you determine whether the OTC hearing aid is actually meeting your better-hearing goals.

Dr. Izzy & his Staff are always available to answer most of your hearing health care questions. We can be reached at 732-8183610 (Toms River/Whiting) or 609-9788946 (Manahawkin) or visit us at www. gardenstatehearing.com.

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A Sinus Fungal Ball Causes Headaches

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

In the past year, I’ve talked to 4 different people who have either had a sinus sur gery, or had an actual sinus fungal ball so today I will write about it. An “aspergillo ma” is the name of what it was once called, but I believe this is older terminology. I’m calling a “sinus fungal ball” today for the purpose of this article.

These sinus fungal balls are occurring at rapid, alarming rates due to this being a new long-term complication of having COVID-19. One confounding symptom is a foul odor that no one else smells, or the inability to smell. Those symptoms occur in both COVID and a sinus fungal ball (SFB).

Some of you taking migraine medicines, or experiencing persistent daily headaches may have a SFB because these always cause frontal headaches and they don’t respond to normal headache medications. People with a SFB may not be properly di agnosed for years, and will suffer with odd symptoms, always above the neck! Having serious dental surgeries or procedures appears to increase one’s risk for SFB. A sinus fungal ball consists of aspergillus organisms most of the time. That pathogen has a life cycle and produces chemicals upon dying off. These chemicals can cause other symptoms in your head, and all over your body.

The fungal infection is impossible to see from the outside, and difficult to diagnose if you don’t know about it. It may be vi sually seen on a CT scan, and by the odd

combination of never-ending symptoms in your head.

You may or may not have sinusitis symptoms and that’s the challenge. If you do have sinus infections, then antibiotics will always be prescribed, right? But I’m afraid those don’t work well! They don’t kill fungal organisms plus they don’t get past the biofilm. SFB almost always go hand-in-hand with bacterial infections, but again, prescribed antibiotics don’t cure the problem and leave you with a destroyed microbiome. Only surgery will bring relief. Sometimes people with a SFB want to wait and fix this on their own with herbal medicine and saline rinses, but I am not in agreement with the “wait and see” approach. This is a potentially deadly pathogen that can get into your brain or lungs. It’s not like a sinus cyst, where it can sit there for years and not be problematic. A SFB made of aspergillus is a fungus, and as such, it wants to survive therefore it’s very invasive, therefore you need to see an ENT physician. Ever see a mushroom in your grass, and the next day there’s 20, then your whole lawn is covered in them?! Same with fungus in your head! You can’t expect it to stay put.

I understand this is a complex, serious topic, so if you are interested in learning more and hearing about some case studies, I have written more extensively about it. I really want you to get properly diagnosed. If you would like to read the longer version of this article, sign up for my newsletter at suzycohen.com.”

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Detectives Overhear Alleged Drug Deal

By Chris Lundy

BRICK – Officers on patrol overheard people talking about drugs which re sulted in the arrests of alleged dealers and users.

The arrests took place at 8 p.m. on November 10 near the Walmart on Route 88. Street Crimes Unit Detec tives said they overheard four people talking about drugs so they made con tact with the suspects. They also called in Officer Ray LaPoint with his K-9 partner Rebel who did an exterior sniff of a vehicle. When the dog indicated the presence of drugs, the vehicle was searched, revealing crack and para phernalia, police said.

Police said the following were ar rested: Frank Tomasulo, 58, of Toms River,

was charged with possession of crack, possession of paraphernalia and loiter ing to obtain or distribute a controlled dangerous substance on a warrant.

Arnaldo Martinez, 50, of Jackson, was charged with possession of crack, pos session of paraphernalia and loitering to obtain or distribute a controlled dangerous substance.

Michael Britton, 35, of Toms River, was charged with possession of crack, possession of paraphernalia and loiter ing to obtain or distribute a controlled dangerous substance.

Austin Kaiser, 43, of Toms River, was charged with possession of parapherna lia and loitering to obtain or distribute a controlled dangerous substance.

Charges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law.

Dottie’s House Annual Holiday Cocktail Party

BRICK – Join us for the Annual Holiday Cocktail Party at River Rock Restaurant & Marina Bar on December 1.

Included in your ticket: Buffet Din ner, Beer + Wine, Wine Pull, Silent Auction, 50/50 Super Raffle.

Enter for a chance at winning one of three prizes:

• 1st Ticket: $5,000

• 2nd Ticket: $3,000

• 3rd Ticket: $2,000

Limited to 200 tickets. Top prizes as stated above are based on 200 tickets sold. No substitution of the offered prize may be made.

50/50 Super Raffle Drawing will take place at this event, but win ners need not be present. Join with friends, family, or co-workers for a chance at winning big, just in time for the holidays! Get your group together and purchase your tickets today!

Holiday Cocktail Party Tickets: $40 per person; 50/50 Super Raffle Tickets: $100 each

Proceeds directly support our mis sion at Dottie’s House; to provide safe housing for women and their children through a program that empowers them to become self-suf ficient and free from violence.

Around the JerSey Shore

The Feathered Heroes Of World Wars I And II

Renee A. Thomaier Retired New Jersey Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator

I would like to thank every soldier for their service, and their families, and others who love them, who endure the many sacrifices. We on the outside will never be able to fully understand how those sacrifices affected your lives.

When you think about critical, ev er-changing communications during World Wars I and II, telephone and telegraph come to mind, although they were very new technologies at that time. How did we overcome those deficiencies? “President Wilson,” a pi geon, is one of many in the U. S. Army Signal Corps that delivered lifesaving messages back and forth between com manders and troops on the front lines in October of 1918. President Wilson was recognized as a ‘hero bird’ for delivering a message behind enemy lines while under fire in less than 25 minutes. After surviving many wartime related injuries, he eventually died in 1929.

President Wilson was one of approxi mately 100,000 pigeons who served our country and others, saving many lives. They have the ability to travel up to a mile a minute while avoiding challeng ing terrain or harm by flying above the battles raging on the ground. In World

War II approximately 250,000 pigeons were dispatched from the front lines. Many were killed in the line of duty. Others were wounded but continued to complete their mission despite injuries. When pigeons weren’t in use, they lived in mobile units, converted horse car riages and double-decker buses.

Some of the most famous pigeon war heroes were Cher Ami and GI Joe, along with The Mocker, Winkie, Pad dy, Commando, William of Orange, Kenley Lass, Mary of Exeter, Gustav, and Beach Comber, who were award ed medals for their heroic service.

The Mocker completed 52 missions without injury before he was wound ed. Losing her foot and one eye, Cher Ami continued to successfully deliver her message resulting in a group of American soldiers being rescued. GI Joe saved approximately 1,000 British solders by delivering a message there by preventing an Italian village from being bombed.

Freedom is never free.

The information for this article from was gathered through multiple sources so statistics may vary slightly. To reach me please call 732-244-2768.

It is illegal to possess or relocate wildlife for any reason without the proper New Jersey State and/or Federal permits.

The Business Brew, A Networking Breakfast

BRICK – Join us for the Brick Cham ber of Commerce monthly Networking Breakfast on December 2 from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at Complete Care at Laurelton, 475 Jack Martin Boulevard. Make new contacts and grow your

business while enjoying a delicious hot breakfast courtesy of Complete Care at Laurelton. Sponsored by Laura Durso, Independant Consultant at Touchstone Crystal! Register at BrickChamber. com.

Around the JerSey Shore

Angelic Health Hospice Looking For Volunteers In Monmouth And Ocean Counties

JERSEY SHORE – For as little as an hour or two a month you can make a difference to a hospice patient in your community. Angelic Health Palliative & Hospice Care is asking you to share your time and com passion to those on their final journey. Your volunteer service will fit your schedule and interests, and visit assignments are your choice.

For more information visit their website at Angelic.health, email volunteer@Angelic. health, or call 609-432-0073. Your visits can mean so very much to hos pice patients and their loved ones. Volunteer activities can include:

• Reading, playing music, card games, or crafts activities.

• Listening to and documenting their memories for a life or memory journal.

• Staying with patients to give fam ily members a break to run errands or take care of their own needs.

• Certified Pet Visitors for animal lovers.

• Keeping vigil with patients in their final hours.

• Bereavement and grief support of family.

• Military Veterans Visiting Veter ans

Ocean County Library Announces December 2 Delayed Opening

OCEAN COUNTY – All Ocean County Library branches and reading centers will have a delayed open ing of 1 p.m. December 2 for the Library’s annual Staff In-Service Training.

Patrons are welcome to use the Library’s online resources, databas es, eBooks, eMagazines, video and audio streams and digital classes. They are available continuously at theoceancountylibrary.org.

Advent Bible Study

WHITING – St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 180 Route 539, Whiting, will host an Advent Bible Study led by the Rec. Paul A. VanSant, Rector. It will be held on November 29, December 6,

13 at 11 a.m. Call the church office at 732-350-2121, from Monday through Thursday between 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for information or directions. All are welcome.

Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair

TOMS RIVER – On November 26, the American Legion Auxiliary Unit #129, 2025 Church Road, will be hosting their Annual Holiday Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Forty plus vendors will be in attendance.

First 200 shoppers with a purchase receive a free shopping tote courtesy of Shop-Rite, Stop & Shop, Boscov’s, Kearny Bank and Lidl. Donations for Food Bank will be ac cepted for Ocean County. Free Admission.

Motorized Wheelchair Lemon Law.

Who Knew There Was Such A Thing?

By: Michael J, Deem, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates

I can’t say that New Jersey does a lot of things right, but I have to admit that our consumer protection laws are some of the best in the country.

When dealing with motorized wheelchairs a “consumer” is defined as the purchaser of the motorized wheelchair, if the motorized wheelchair was purchased from a motorized wheelchair dealer or manufacturer for pur poses other than resale. A “consumer” is also a person to whom the motorized wheelchair is transferred for purposes other than resale, if the transfer occurs before the expiration of an express warranty applicable to the motorized wheelchair.

A manufacturer who sells a motorized wheelchair to a “consumer”, either directly or through a motorized wheelchair dealer, shall furnish the consumer with an express (writ ten) warranty for the motorized wheelchair. The duration of the express warranty shall be at least one year. In the event the consumer does not receive the express warranty then the manufacturer shall be deemed to have expressly warranted to the consumer that, for a period of one year from the date of the first delivery to the consumer, the motorized wheelchair will be free from any condition or defect which substantially impairs the value of the wheelchair to the consumer.

If the wheelchair has what is called a “Non conformity” this means that a condition or defect substantially impairs the use, value or safety of the motorized wheelchair, and that is covered by an express warranty. A “Non conformity” does not include a condition or defect that is the result of abuse, neglect or unauthorized modification or alteration of the motorized wheelchair by the consumer.

If a new motorized wheelchair does not conform to an applicable express warranty and the consumer reports the nonconformity to the manufacturer, the wheelchair lessor or any of the manufacturer’s authorized dealers and makes the wheelchair available for repair before one year after first delivery of the wheel chair to a consumer then the nonconformity shall be repaired at no charge to the consumer by the manufacturer. However, the consumer must provide the manufacturer a reasonable attempt to repair the wheelchair.

“Reasonable attempt to repair” means, within the term of an express warranty applicable, or within one year after first delivery of the wheel chair to the consumer, whichever is sooner, that: (1) the wheelchair has been in for repair three or more times and the nonconformity continues, or (2) the motorized wheelchair is out of service for an aggregate of at least 20 days due to a nonconformity after having been returned to the manufacturer, wheelchair

lessor, or any of the man ufacturer’s authorized dealers for repair.

If, after a reasonable attempt to repair, the non conformity is not repaired then the manufacturer shall, at the direction of a consumer (other than a consumer who leases a motorized wheelchair from a motorized wheelchair dealer), either (1) accept return of the wheelchair and replace the wheelchair with a comparable new one and refund any collateral costs; or (2) accept return of the wheelchair and refund to the consumer and to any holder of a Note on the wheelchair the full purchase price plus any finance charge amount paid by the consumer at the point of sale and collateral costs, less a reasonable allowance for use.

In order to receive a comparable new motor ized wheelchair or a refund a consumer shall offer to transfer possession of the defective wheelchair to the manufacturer. No later than 30 days after that offer, the manufacturer shall provide the consumer with the comparable new motorized wheelchair or a refund. When the manufacturer provides the new motorized wheelchair or refund, the consumer shall return the defective wheelchair to the manufacturer, along with any endorsements necessary to transfer legal possession to the manufacturer.

In order to receive a refund a consumer shall: (a) offer to return the defective wheelchair to its manufacturer. No later than 30 days after that offer, the manufacturer shall provide the refund to the consumer. When the man ufacturer provides the refund, the consumer shall return to the wheelchair; and (b) offer to transfer possession of the wheelchair to its manufacturer. No later than 30 days after that offer, the manufacturer shall provide the refund to the motorized wheelchair lessor. When the manufacturer provides the refund, the mo torized wheelchair lessor shall provide to the manufacturer any endorsements necessary to transfer legal possession to the manufacturer.

Also, keep in mind that any lease of a motor ized wheelchair shall not be enforceable after the consumer receives a refund for the leased motorized wheelchair.

No motorized wheelchair returned by a consumer or motorized wheelchair lessor in this State or by a consumer or motorized wheelchair lessor in another state shall be sold or leased again in this New Jersey unless full disclosure of the reasons for return is made to any prospective buyer or lessee.

The consumer litigation attorneys at the Law Offices of R.C. Shea & Associates are avail able for a free consultation (732-505-1212) to discuss your rights.

Michael

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Baths, unfinished full basement, 1 car attached ga rage, baseboard heat. For sale as is $489,000. 732-691-9845. (1)

3 BD, 1 BA, 1,200 SQ FT House

For Sale - Brick, Great garage, only 1 close neighbor, driveway & parking lot. $520,000. 732-4759107. Only Mortgage in place. Serious inquiries only. (48)

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Don't Miss The Opportunity Of Renting - A single-family home in Howell. For more details call Rut from Lifestyle International Realty (908)344-7230. (50)

Personals

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Items For Sale

For Sale Used Pellet StoveEngland stove works. Mod el 55-SHP10L. Heats 1500 sq. ft. E.P.A. certified. Price $500, ne gotiable. 732-350-1314. (49)

Items Wanted

$$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$

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, brica-brac, select china and crys tal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n)

Used Guns Wanted - All types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n)

Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums. Rock, Blues, Reggae, Soul. Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (52)

Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/ dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, ward robes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n)

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Cash Paid LP Records - 33/45's, reel to reel's. Fast response, we answer the phone 732-829-5908, 24/7, Eddie. (41)

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RY 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)

Help Wanted

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ISO Experienced Body Shop WelderTo work on old car. No schedule. Call Bart 201-249-2400. (43)

Laundromat Attendant - For FT/ PT Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Trans portation needed. Long term com mitment only. 732-286-1863. (t/n)

Day Substitutes Wanted for the Ocean County Vocational Technical School district: Couriers, Custodi al, School Nurses/RN, Secretarial, Teachers for Trade Skill Areas-Auto, Construction, Culinary, Electrical, Engineering/Machine Technology, Heavy Equipment Operator, HVAC, Plumbing, Welding or visit www.ocvts. org/employment. EOE. Please email resume to: tedgar@mail.ocvts.org or call 732-240-6414, ext. 3317. (46)

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Website Skills Required - Wordpress, Adobe, Maestro, Google Workspace. Key person needed. Great opportuni ty. Part time. Dependable, committed. Whiting area. 609-284-3142. (47)

Services

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Elections:

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Park members.

For the 2022 General Election, no major positions were up for grabs in Brick

In 2021, John G. Ducey won his third term as mayor against Theresa Gallagher. Ducey will yet again serve a four-year term and the election for mayor will not take place until 2025. The current roster of Council mem bers consists of: Council President Vincent Minichino, Council Vice President Lisa Crate, Councilman Perry Albanese, Councilman Derrick T. Ambrosino, Councilwoman Heath er DeJong, Councilwoman Marianna Pontoriero, and Councilwoman An drea Zapcic.

Albanese was the newcomer elected in 2021, along with Incumbent Council members Pontoriero and deJong won re-election to four-year terms.

During the 2019 election, Zapcic and Crate won re-election, and newcomer Minichino also won a seat, all for fouryear terms. During this election, Art Halloran won re-election. However, Halloran resigned from his seat on the council this year and Ambrosino filled his seat for the final year.

Zapcic, Crate, Minichino, and Am brosino’s terms will end December 31, 2023, putting four seats up for election

in 2023.

As for the Brick Township Board of Education, there will be two seats open to fill in the 2023 election race.

Michael Blandina and Melissa Parker were elected as new board members in 2020 for three-year terms that will end December 31, 2023. This year, Parker put in her resignation as she was mov ing to a different state. In her place, the board chose Allison Kennedy to fill the remainder of Parker’s term.

In 2021, incumbents Stephanie Wohlrab, Victoria Pakala and Nicole Siebert all won re-election for a threeyear term. In 2022, Frances DiBene dictis and Madeline Iannarone won the two open seats.

During the 2022 election, the Repub lican candidates had a clean sweep in winning all three seats open on the Howell Township Council.

This year, Deputy Mayor Pamela Richmond and Councilwoman Su zanne Brennan did not seek re-elec tion. Councilman John Bonevich was seeking re-election; however, he did not receive enough votes to return to the council.

The newcoming members are Susan Fischer, Fred Gasior and Ian Nadel who will all be serving four-year terms.

So, will there be any election in 2023 for Howell Township? Well for the Township Council, there will be no open seats next year.

Mayor Theresa Berger’s term is set

to expire December 31, 2024 as well as Councilwoman Evelyn O’Donnell.

As for the Howell Township Board of Education, there will be three seats open in the 2023 election. Board Pres ident Albert Miller along with Board members Dr. Denise M. Lowe and Ira Thor all have terms which are expiring December 31, 2023.

Board members Dr. Stephen Levine, MaryRose Malley, and Jennifer Oker son have terms expiring in 2024.

This year, three full-term seats were filled by Alexandria Langenberger, Joseph Mauer Jr., and incumbent mem ber Cristy Mangano.

Jackson just finished a big campaign season with a mayor and two council seats. Next year, there won’t be any seats on the governing body up for election barring any unforeseen cir cumstances.

Two, three-year seats will be up for grabs on the Jackson Board of the Education.

Lacey Township will see only one open seat on the Township Committee. Committeewoman Peggy Sue Juliano is seeking re-election for her first full three-year term on the panel.

Two three-year-term seats are up for election next year on the Lacey Board of Education.

In Manchester, the race for mayor and council is still undecided since it went to a runoff for December 6. Mayor Robert Hudak is running with Councilwoman Joan Brush and Tim

othy Poss. He is being challenged by Robert Arace for mayor, and Joseph T. Hankins and Roxanne Conniff for council. They are all Republicans.

After that’s done, there will be no council or mayoral race in Manchester next year.

There will be a board of education election in 2023. Incumbents James Pate and Laura Wingler are up for re-election.

Toms River will be a particularly big fight: mayor, three council members and three board of education members. Last time there was a mayoral elec tion, there were three Republicans duking it out in the primary, where then-Councilman Maurice Hill won. He would go on to win in November as well.

Toms River has a ward form of gov ernment, which means that there are seven members of the council. Three of them are “at-large” and can live anywhere in town. The other four have to live in the ward that they represent. The three at-large candidates whose terms will be ending were Hill’s run ning mates, council members Kevin Geoghegan, Joshua Kopp and Matt Lotano.

There will also be three Board of Education member seats on the ballot. These seats are currently held by Lisa Contessa, Ashley Lamb, and Michele Williams.

Alyssa Riccardi and Bob Vosseller contributed to this story.

Homeless:

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Ben Giovine, district director for Congressman Andy Kim (D-3 rd ) said that Burlington County has success with this.

Jones said that Toms River has been great in opening the Riverwood Park building as an overnight shelter during the coldest nights. However, lon ger-term solutions are being taken off the map. They used to be able to put people up in motels in Seaside during the winter, but a lot of those motels are being torn down for private homes.

The discussion already yielded some results. As someone brought up the lack of places to house homeless, someone else mentioned a church in Lakewood that might have space for 20 beds. That’s only a small solution, but the public is more accepting of several small shelters rather than one large one.

Pastor Steve Brigham, who is known for taking care of homeless camping

in the woods, said he knew of a church for sale.

A lot of the night worked like that. One person would mention something, and another would add to it. If three different organizations are holding coat drives, would it be better to just have one? If several groups share a building, would it be affordable?

There’s no need to reinvent the wheel, they were told. If another organization can do something yours can’t, then reach out to them instead of trying to build something up from the ground. As people share what works and what doesn’t, a list of best practices can emerge.

After the main program, people broke off into small groups to talk to each other, network, and come up with plans.

The Toms River homeless Coalition is looking for volunteers and other organizations that offer services. If you wish to help – or if you need help yourself – call 848-223-7284 or visit trhomelessnesscoalition.org and Face book.com/TRHHC

─Photo by Chris Lundy

Pastor Sue Jones of Holy Cross Lutheran Church talked about how all the groups need to work together for an efficient way to help homeless.

photo of the week

Project Safe Lock

BRICK – The Brick Township Police Department has a program called “Project Safe Lock.” This program will allow quick access to a residence when time is of the essence, such as a medical emergency where the doors are locked and the patient is unable to get to the door. It is a voluntary program and certain restrictions as to who can obtain a lock box under this program may apply. Police issue the lock boxes on a case-by-case basis, measuring factors such

as living arrangements, age, physical con ditions and medical status. This program is free to Brick Township residents. Those interested in the program can obtain an application form on the Brick Police website under “forms,” or by responding to the Community Policing Office at the Brick Township Police Department during regular business hours. For more information, you may call the Community Policing Unit at 732-262-1158.

The Brick Times welcomes your special announcements! Engagements, Weddings, Births, Birthday Wishes, etc. Please call 732-657-7344 for more details!

Although Thanksgiving does mark the start of the holiday season, the Christmas creep continues to get earlier each year. Recently, Mikaela Hunter and her family spotted this display in Toms River. Luckily for us, Mikaela grabbed her camera. We couldn’t resist sharing this one!

By Jeraldine

ARIES (March 21-April 19): The most memorable masterpieces are inspired by mem orable moments. In the upcoming week, you might be inspired or inspire someone else to make a great effort. Look forward to fun-filled gatherings with your tribe.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may be attracted to the latest breakthroughs and trends since they could fill a need. The most up-to-theminute news or technology may be fascinating. Test out something new in the week ahead.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Projects can trigger your desire to uphold the highest stan dards. During the upcoming week, you could set a steady pace and use your organizational skills to complete a plan. Loved ones may break up the monotony.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Think your way out of a box. A boring routine might run contrary to your desires in the week ahead. If your bank account is just gathering dust, you may be tempted to break it open and invest your money so it can grow.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Ask yourself if someone’s possible disapproval is a good enough reason not to reach for your dreams. Avoid any obsession with complicated busi ness strategies as the week begins and aim toward fun and laughter.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Great ideas may occupy your mind. However, if you are breaking new ground, you might hit an obsta cle too big to handle. Use patience to navigate the ups and downs and occasional dead ends in the week to come.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Patience and understanding can pay off in the end. Put your stockpile of diplomacy to good use in the upcoming week. Someone may suspect your motives or push you a little too hard for comfort. Boundary up!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Rethink your priorities. Money is good to have but how you spend it could become more important now. To improve your resources, focus on getting along with coworkers and earn their support in the week to come.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In the week ahead, you can build a sophisticated strategy to support kindness and tolerance. Your sincerity can help you persuade loved ones to institute a positive change. Meet new people through a hobby.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You understand there are limits but you may be feeling willing to exceed them. You can accomplish a great deal in the week to come through sheer persistence. Extra effort can ensure that your job is on stable ground.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Any plan to become part of a group or a circle may require exer cising mindfulness and diplomacy. Your thoughtful and cautious approach might be helpful in the week ahead when you attend social activities.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): World-wea ry people may not appreciate your idealism. You could be tempted to sign a contract or make a commitment that takes advantage of your sympathies in the upcoming week. Avoid making impulse decisions.

THIS CREATIVE DESSERT ALTERNATIVE FOR THANKSGIVING MAKES INDIVIDUAL ‘PIES’ THAT FEEL SPECIAL

By America’s Test Kitchen

BANANA CREAM PIE IN A JAR

Serves 4

2 ripe bananas

5 tablespoons sugar

3 large egg yolks

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1/8 teaspoon table salt

1 1/4 cups half-and-half

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 whole graham crackers, broken into pieces (or 1/3 cup store-bought graham cracker crumbs)

Whipped cream

1. Slice one banana into 1/2-inch-thick circles. In a large bowl, whisk sugar, egg yolks, cornstarch and salt until smooth and pale yellow, about 1 minute.

2. In a medium saucepan, combine half-and-half and sliced banana. Place saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally with rubber spatula, until mixture comes to simmer, 5 to 7 minutes (small bubbles should break often across surface of mixture). Turn off heat.

3. Place bowl with egg yolk mixture on top of a damp dish towel. Use a ladle to measure 1/2 cup hot half-and-half mixture into a liquid measuring cup. Slowly pour into egg yolk mixture, whisking

constantly (the towel will keep the bowl steady).

4. Pour warm egg yolk mixture back into saucepan with half-and-half mixture. Return saucepan to medium heat and cook, using rubber spatula to stir gently but constantly, until mixture begins to bubble and is thick ened and pudding-like, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

5. Place a fine-mesh strainer over a medium bowl. Use a rubber spatula to scrape custard into the fine-mesh strainer. Gently stir and press custard through the strainer (do not try to force banana pieces through the strainer). Discard solids in strainer.

6. Add butter and vanilla to custard and whisk until butter is melted. Press a sheet of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the custard. Place bowl in refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours.

7. When custard is chilled, place cracker piec es in a large zipper-lock plastic bag. Press out as much air as possible from bag and seal bag. Use rolling pin to gently crush graham crack ers into crumbs. Place 1 tablespoon crumbs in the bottom of each of four jars.

8. Peel remaining banana. Slice banana into 1/2-inch-thick circles. Use a clean rubber spatula to divide chilled custard evenly among jars. Top each jar with whipped cream, banana slices, and remaining graham cracker crumbs, dividing evenly. Serve.

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