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August 27, 2016
Silverton Grapples With AirBnB Rentals
–Photo by Catherine Galioto Residents came to the early August township council meeting to address concerns over a Silverton homeowner renting rooms in the house through AirBnB website.
–Photos by Catherine Galioto Current conditions at Church Road and Route 9 include one lane of traffic in each direction. A state agency is suggesting adding turning lanes there, and putting a traffic light at Stevens Road. By Catherine Galioto Among those suggestions is to put a left get around the turning vehicles by passing TOMS RIVER – The Route 9 corridor has turn lane for southbound Route 9 traffic them on the shoulder, if they can get by. its bottlenecks, and it’s mainly from traffic heading onto Church Road. In that spot now Officials said adding a turning lane would attempting to turn, according to the North is a single lane of traffic. keep traffic moving and increase safety. Jersey Transportation Planning Authority, Traffic attempting to turn left has to The project managers and engineers at a who explained its suggestions to improve contend with heavy oncoming northbound special NJTPA presentation in Toms River traffic and safety along a seven-mile stretch traffic in order to safely make the turn, August 23 requested feedback from residents of Route 9, from Route 571 to Lakewood. said Gordon Meth of the NJTPA. Drivers (Traffic - See Page 5)
BLESSING OF THE WATERS DRAWS HUNDREDS TO THE BEACH
By Lois Rogers OCEAN COUNTY – As he has for more than a decade, Carl Jablonski set the pace in the procession from Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church to the Seaside Heights shoreline for the annual Blessing
of the Waters. At 8:45 a.m., the sun was bright, the temperature was steamy and the route a couple blocks longer than usual due to some traffic re-routing. But Jablonski, who serves as cross bearer for the event, was undaunted
by the trek. No doubt the crowd assembled for this major feast -- when Catholics celebrate the Assumption of the Virgin Mary into heaven – had something to do with it. “There is (Blessing - See Page 23)
–Photo by Lois Rogers After a processional, a large crowd gathers on the Seaside Heights beachfront for the Blessing of the Waters.
TOMS RIVER – Silverton neighbors concerned over unruly behavior at a home’s rooms rented through AirBnb came to complain at a recent council meeting, and a proposed ordinance hopes to address the quality of life issues by establishing rules (Rentals - See Page 6)
GermanAmerican Club Land Sold Amid Plans For Restaurant
By Charles Daye OCEAN COUNTY – A German-American club is scheduling special events and meetings in places such as the Toms River American Legion after selling its parcel on Lanes Mill Road, where its clubhouse stood for decades. A bulk of the land cleared and its building (Sold - See Page 21)
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and drivers who use the corridor, to explore such options. A second suggested improvement would be to create a right-tur n lane ont o C hu r ch Roa d for nor t hb ou nd Route 9 traff ic. That’s another tur n navigation that drivers are using the shoulder to complete. “It really does back up continuously, so we need a left turn there,” said Meth. The long-stalled option of extending Chu rch Roa d west of Rout e 9 wa s considered as part of the NJTPA study. The intersection would need a left turn lane from Route 9 northbound, should that ever pass. Extending Church Road would be a way to develop parallel corridors for Route 9, which are needed, Meth said. Cur rently, traff ic hoping to transverse the area are intersecting with Route 9 and then making a turn onto another road to get where they are going, zig-zagging across town. The other suggested extensions to help this problem were Hickory and Massachusetts Avenue. The main east-west roads there now are Riverwood, Silverwood and Stevens. Stevens should have a t raff ic light of its own, according to the NJTPA study, due to the number of left turns there from Route 9 northbound, and for traffic turning right or left from Stevens onto Route 9. “The Children’s Specialized Hospital
The Toms River Times, August 27, 2016, Page 5 is there, the Wawa is there, it is seeing a lot of traffic,” Meth said. With the proximity to the Church Road traffic light, a new light at Stevens would have to be synchronized, he said. “Stevens carries about as twice as much traffic of the other east-west roads. It’s the one that should be signalized even if it’s closer than we want to this intersection.” Most of that same stretch of Route 9 should have a center turn lane for both north and southbound traffic to make lef t t u r ns, according to the NJTPA plans. The August 23 sessions in Toms River were held throughout the day. Councilman Mo Hill attended one and gave his feedback that evening from the dais of the township council meeting. “At least they are not talking about bicycle lanes,” Hill said, referring to an earlier pitch to include such elements along Route 9. Hill, who in the past has called for the dualization of Route 9, also commented on an idea for a center-turn lane for traffic. “The only problem I have with that is we have a lot of individual roads and I could see some head-on situations there. And they would have to widen the road to almost three lanes to do it and I don’t think they can accomplish that.” Hill also remained skeptical that many of the suggestions would come to fruition, given the cost of such projects. NJTPA, however, said the suggestions
focus on low-cost solutions. “I don’t know many cities in New Jersey that have populations of 80, 90, 100,000 that are connected by two-lane state roads. I think it’s criminal and they need to address it,” Hill said. In addition to the August 23 Toms River meeting, NJTPA will schedule one i n L a kewo o d s o on . T he i n put gathered from these meetings will be included in a report, which is expected to be issued later this year. Additional information about the U.S. 9 Cor r idor St udy in Lakewood and Toms River is available online at njtpa. org/ Route-9- Study. Members of the public who would like to provide feedback can email Route9Study@ njtpa.org.
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on short-term rentals. The house is not a quiet, bed and breakfast but a transient flophouse, the residents said, advertising couches and air mattresses as part of overnight stays in a house on AirBnb.com, a website where property owners can charge guests to stay in their home overnight or for several days. The problem home is on Pinewood Road, said neighbors, who complained of short-term renters parking everywhere, hosting loud parties, and even breaking into the nearby homeowner’s association clubhouse property to swim after hours. “This is a residential neighborhood with an illegal boarding house, a flop house,” said one Pinewood Road neighbor, to the council, expressing zoning concerns. “We are a middle-class neighborhood decimated by Sandy, and now we have our neighborhood with this in it.” Township officials said it is tricky to craft ordinances, given that AirBnb is a newer phenomenon, but emphasized that
code violations and quality of life issues would be addressed. One resident said he’s had customers for the AirBnb mistakenly knock on his door, seeking to spend the night, because the way the address is listed on the website it incorrectly aligns with his home address. The resident said it’s been a troubling and frightening experience, and he hasn’t been able to get the website to correct the issue. The problem AirBnB listing now has language such as “There is no local public access to the water and all local areas are private property. No trespassing to access the water, use public road access only. Parking off street is preferred. Please extend respect to the neighbors in all respects, it’s a safe quiet area and it should stay that way.” But as the ordinance was introduced at the August 23 meeting, residents again urged the council to continue efforts to improve local law regarding these rentals. A public hearing on the ordinance is scheduled for the 6 p.m. September 13 council meeting. At the previous meeting, Township Councilman George Wittman urged town-
ship administrators to contact AirBnB as well to help address the issues. Councilwoman Maria Maruca asked Township Clerk Mark Mutter to use his contacts in clerks associations to see what other towns’ ordinances look like and how they are addressing it. The ordinance would need to leave room for the widespread home rental industry that exists on the barrier island communities of Toms River, such as Ortley Beach. “We have to craft an ordinance that understands that,” said Council President Brian Kubiel at a previous council meeting. “If it’s a violation of zoning I’m sure we’re going to cite them.” Several Ortley Beach residents and homeowners at that meeting said an ordinance that bars such activity on the mainland had to consider allowing summer home rentals that go on in the barrier island. A wrongly worded ordinance could spell disaster for summer tourism, they said. “I think it is going to address those concerns,” said Township Attorney Ken Fitzsimmons, who helped draft the proposed ordinance.
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“AirBnB has been a godsend to us,” said Ortley Beach resident Martha Boden. “The people have been respectful, educated, can’t say enough kind words. I’m not sure what the (Silverton) landlord is doing over there,” she said, adding that the website gives support services and thoroughly vets each host and guest in order to sign up. The ordinance as proposed says that as a result of websites such as AirBnb, “many residences have been converted into the functional equivalent of boarding houses or flophouses, to the detriment of the health, safety and peaceful enjoyment” of affected neighborhoods. The ordinance is a new section of the Housing and Rental Property Standards for Toms River, adds a Short-Term Rentals section, and spells out that this type of activity will require inspection and a rental certificate of occupancy for single room rentals in a dwelling. Some of the proposed rules include: The dwelling must have at least two bedrooms in order to rent one bedroom. In addition, a home or a room may not be rented for less than six days. These rentals must comply with health, safety, construction, zoning and fire codes, and the owner must maintain insurance, and not violate occupancy limitations. There must also be an on-premises parking space for the tenant’s vehicle. In hearing residents’ concerns, one individual came forward to say homes in the township, particularly the North Dover area, were being rented for pool use. That is, buses of gender-segregated children were coming to use the home’s pool, while the home was vacant, as a pool day for the children. Other homes were being rented for corporate or commercial functions, they said. The proposed ordinance would prohibit such activity, with such language as: “The lease or rental of any dwelling for commercial or corporate purposes is prohibited,” as well as a prohibition on lease or renting “any amenity, feature, accessory or appurtenence” of a dwelling. To view the entire ordinance, visit tomsrivertownship.com.
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E�������� A Left Turn Lane For Route 9? The latest plan to bring relief to congestion and dangerous conditions on Route 9 between Route 571 in Toms River and Cross Street in Lakewood suggests adding a center turning lane along a stretch of the state highway. A similar lane exists on much of Fischer Boulevard for example, and traffic hoping to make a left turn into a plaza can use the center lane to wait to make their turn safely. On Fischer, both sides of that county road are lined with so many entrances to businesses, strip malls and local roads. That, and the busy nature of Fischer Boulevard, is similar to conditions on Route 9. But that’s where the similarities stop. For much of Fischer, traffic has multiple lanes traveling north and south, unlike this stretch of Route 9, which for decades has one lane in each direction. Fischer has a tremendous capacity to keep traffic moving with its current set-up, while Route 9 backs up and stalls its traffic. Adding that turning lane could help, but in our view, not much. It would make it
easier for those turning onto Route 9 from local roads or driveways to get up to speed or queue into traffic, certainly. But instead of adding another much-needed lane for traffic, creating one just for turning doesn’t completely solve the problem of all the extra traffic heading north or south – it still is the same amount of lanes as before. It may even complicate traffic. A northbound driver trying to turn left into a strip mall would use the same lane space as a southbound driver making a left turn into a business on their side of the road, which means one driver is the oncoming traffic of the other driver. We’re glad to see – finally – some focus on improving Route 9 and recognizing what the future holds, given all the proposed development and population growth the corridor is seeing in this area. Plans for new traffic signals, right turn lanes and better placement of bus stops are encouraging proposals. The targeted focus on this six-mile stretch is needed.
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L������ T� T�� E����� Patriotism More Than Actions On Memorial Day Regarding Mr. Shedaker’s recent letter opining that the Orthodox community in Lakewood is disrespectful of Memorial Day due to their failure to attend parades or display flags and their choice to attend school thereby forcing bus drivers to work. I wonder if Mr. Shedaker holds the same opinion of Jehovah’s Witnesses who neither display flags nor celebrate the holiday nor will they enter the armed forces in defense of this country, or are his feelings reserved strictly for the residents of Lakewood? How does he feel about every retail store, restaurant or movie theater that failed to close on that day in the name of profit thereby forcing employees to work? Is that also disrespectful of our very precious holiday? To be sure, the issues in Lakewood are deep and plentiful, but one’s patriotism and respect for this country is not determined by flag waving or parade attendance. Pinning a flag to one’s lapel doesn’t make you a patriot any more than driving into your garage makes you a car. Kathleen Brooks Jackson
Candidates Must Commit To Social Security Funding One way for the candidates to demonstrate they have what it takes to be president is to tell voters how they’ll
keep Social Security strong for our kids and grandkids. Millions of Garden State residents are paying into Social Security, but the program is out of date. If our nation’s leaders don’t act, future retirees could lose up to $10,000 a year in benefits. With a volatile stock market and fewer jobs offering pensions, today’s workers and future generations will likely have an even greater need for Social Security. Before we decide who to vote for, we deserve to know if the presidential candidates will commit to taking action to update Social Security for us, our kids and grandkids. Douglas Johnston Manager of Governmental Affairs & Advocacy AARP State Office, New Jersey
No To “There’s Always Next Year” Sen. Stephen Sweeney made a promise to our members that the pension amendment would happen this year. Next year isn’t good enough. He needs to decide whether he’s going to lead or just roll over and be part of the problem. New Jersey has too many politicians who have broken pension promises. We need a leader who will keep the promise. We will not accept anything less than the amendment he promised this year. Wendell Steinhauer NJEA President
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Hillary’s Your Answer Now that we have fi nished watching the Olympics of presidential conventions, there can be no comparison as to the victor -- Hillary Clinton! To see the caliber of her spokespersons was truly amazing, from the Muslim father whose son was killed in Afghanistan, to the young lady with cerebral palsy who is now an advocate for those with disabilities, to the retired general who led the war in Afghanistan, to disaffected Republican spokespeople, along with so many others, and the nominee herself who is actually intelligent, sane and experienced. The other presidential nominee has such thin skin and can be taunted so easily to tweet non-presidential tantrums along with name calling. I am amazed that the race is even close. You seniors, do you like your Medicare and Social Security? Do you want these “entitlements” (per the Republicans) changed and lessened? You young people, do you want your and future generations to continue to be saddled with astronomical student loan debt? You middle class, do you want to work and work and hardly make ends meet while those at the top take the lion’s share? You earth people, do you love this planet and want it abused by climate change deniers? Do you want a person with questionable judgment to have his hand on the nuclear button? If not, Hillary’s your answer! I know some of you want an “outsider,” but be very careful what you wish for. Our nation and our world depends on it. Rosemary Doherty Berkeley
Condolences I would like to send my deepest heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of the woman who was struck and killed while walking along Ridgeway Road in Barnegat on August 8. According to the reports, as she was walking her dog and speaking with her husband on her cell phone, she was hit by a speeding Silverado truck and left to die on the road. She passed away in the hospital. The driver left the scene, prompting a police manhunt which resulted in the driver’s arrest at her home. I can’t imagine how her husband felt when he spotted her lying on that lonely road, but apparently there was a witness. Although, unfortunately, there has been a number of people who have been killed or badly injured on our local roads, I’m very saddened by this incident because I’ve walked on this road many times and I may have passed her and exchanged greetings. Let this tragedy remind us all when walking or jogging to be aware of the vehicles whizzing by us. There’s just not enough room i n some areas to walk. I’ve noticed that most drivers are careful near pedestrians, but I’ve also seen motorists who like to play ‘ch icken’ w it h you, are on cell phones, are screaming out their windows at you or racing through crosswalks. Due to these experiences, I prefer to walk facing the traffic flow, so I can watch what the drivers are doing. People at both ends really need to be careful. Rest in peace, dear fellow walker. Ariel Messenger Barnegat
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Thomas F. Kelaher TOMS RIVER – One of the most important positons in the administration of a ny mu n icipalit y is the off ice of the Business Administrator. For a person to serve in that capacity, it is important to have significant municipal management experience, strong business knowledge and solid leadership skills. As you know from past articles, Toms River is the eighth largest municipality in the state and requires an outstanding Business Ad m i n ist r at or. A s t he Mayor of Toms River, I am fortunate to have Paul J. Shives in that role. Mr. Shives has a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science awarded Magna Cum Laude from West Virginia University and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from that same Universit y. He has had over 35 years’ experience
in Administration having served on both the county and municipal level. Prior to coming to Toms River in 2009, Paul served as the Business Administrator and Director of the Water and Sewer Utility in Stafford Township for nine years. In his present capacity in our town, he ser ves as the senior department head, and is responsible for the day to day management of all departments in town. Those duties also include the preparation and execution of the budget, participating in all collective bargaining agreements, serving as the chief personnel officer and the oversight and administration of all township programs. Paul is also an adjunct professor at Ocean County College, teaching state and local gover nment courses. He has also been an instructor/guest speaker at many organizations including the NJ League of Municipalities, the NJ Municipal Management Association, the NJ Administrative Office of the Courts and the Ocean
County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund. As the Mayor, I have to say that I could not function with any degree of effectiveness without Paul Shives. As far as I’m concerned, he has been my right hand man in this role. As a matter of fact, when I decided to run for reelection, the first thing I did was sit down with Paul to make sure that he was going to continue as Business Administrator, because ver y f ran kly I would not want to be the Mayor without having him by my side. Of particular note is the work that Paul did in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy. As you know the stor m broug ht t remendous devastation to Toms River. Of the $4 billion in lost ratables in coastal New Jersey, $2 billion were right here in Toms River. To continue to run the town with a budget deficit of $2 billion, Paul was ext remely creative and used his position to obtain substantial grants f rom bot h t he st ate of
–Photo courtesy Toms River Township Paul Shives, Township Business Administrator since 2009. New Jersey and FEMA. This prevented the town from having to signif icantly raise taxes and at the same time continue to have all the services that residents have come to expect. In order to assist our Building Department, Paul arranged for the state
Department of Community Affairs to give us additional inspectors to help us handle the volume of permit activity. Paul still oversees the town’s Sandy recovery program. Paul and I have a philosophy when it comes to management that dictates
t h at we s u r rou nd ou rselves with good people and although we continue to supervise, we let those good people do their jobs. I look forward every day to meeting with Paul as we continue to guide the township through the post Sandy recovery.
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NEW JERSEY – Cong ressman Tom MacA rthur recently announced that h is of f ice will
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on this journey and reading along with you. I’ll a n nou nce my book s at the end of the challenge and hopefully get some g reat suggestions f rom our young constituents.” Participating students will need to read three books by March 17 and provide a summary of what they lear ned from each
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Theater Groups Can Compete In $10K Grunin Challenge
TOMS RIVER – The Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation is calling on all theater groups in Ocean and Monmouth Counties to participate in the next $10,000 competition, the Engage Toms River Giving Tuesday Theater Group Challenge. Theater groups must be a 501(c)(3) or a school to participate. Ocean and Monmouth County theater groups who intend to compete must submit an audition video for a chance to perform at the $10,000 Giving Tuesday event, which will take place on November 29 at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College. The top five groups will be chosen to perform a 10 minute scene from a musical comedy of their choice. A $5,000 prize will be given to the adjudicator’s choice the night of the event. Additionally, a
$5,000 prize will be given to the winner of the people’s choice award, with voting taking place online, after the night of the performance. Tickets to the event will be sold at $10 each and proceeds will be given to a non-profit, chosen by the winning theater group the night of the event. Jeremy Grunin, executive director of the foundation said, “It’s always fun for us to see the talent and creativity that emerge when we run our Engage Toms River competitions. This event is extra special as it ties in Giving Tuesday and the opportunity to make a positive impact and give back to our community.” Visit engagetomsriver.com for more details and to submit an intent to compete and audition video, which must be done by midnight on September 15.
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LAKEWOOD – As part of the second BlueClaws Extravaganza on September 3, the BlueClaws are looking for vendors to be a part of a special craft fair at the event, which begins at 3:30 p.m. Vendors will be able to sell their items at the stadium. This is not typically permitted at a BlueClaws game, but will be allowed at this event only. Set-up for the event will begin at 3 p.m. and the craft fair runs until the end of the game, which begins at 7:05 p.m. Vendors must apply for a spot. To do so, fill the form found on the BlueClaws web-
site and return it to Jamie Stone either by email jstone@blueclaws.com or by mail: Lakewood BlueClaws, Extravaganza Vendor Fair, 2 Stadium Way, Lakewood, NJ 08701. Vendor space is $150 and includes 10 tickets to the game. There is no fee to apply for a spot. The BlueClaws Extravaganza will begin at 3:30 p.m. and there will be free inflatable rides until 6 p.m. There will be live music, $1 Coors and Coors Lights, $2 Coronas, $1 hot dogs, $2 Philadelphia Water Ice, live music, face painting and caricatures.
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Northern Ocean Habitat For Humanity To Host Family Fun Walk
OCEAN COUNTY – Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity will host its first annual family fun walk, Walk to Build, on September 10, in conjunction with Lavallette Founder’s Day. Walkers will gather at Dover Avenue on the Lavallette boardwalk for a 3 mile walk to raise awareness and funds for affordable housing efforts in northern Ocean County. The Lavallette Founder’s Day celebration will follow on Bay Boulevard and Philadelphia Avenue from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Participants can register online at nohfh. com for $20, or the day of the event for $25. Event day registration will begin at 9 a.m. with the walk beginning promptly at 10 a.m. Proceeds will benefit those in need of safe, affordable housing in northern Ocean County. Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit housing ministry that brings people together to build homes, communities and hope in northern Ocean County. To date, the Northern Ocean County affiliate has completed 16 new homes, 60 Hurricane Sandy
critical home repairs and over 120 home repairs through its ‘A Brush with Kindness’ program. Currently, they are constructing two new affordable homes in Berkeley Township and Toms River on donated lots from Mayor Carmen Amato and Mayor Tom Kelaher. For more information and to find out how to get involved, ‘like’ Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity on Facebook, visit Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity at nohfh.com or call 732-228-7962. Lavallette Founder’s Day is a community event, organized for the purpose of giving back to the community of Lavallette. This event is funded through the efforts of the Lavallette Founder‛s Day Committee members, who solicit donations and contributions from local businesses and various other entities with the purpose of providing an event that will foster unity among the residents of the community, allowing them to celebrate themselves, each other, and the town within which they live.
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By Daniel Nee OCEAN COUNTY – A year after officials hailed an enforcement detail on a major, accident-prone county road as a success, law enforcement agencies announced they will refocus their efforts on the roadway. The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office will renew its detail along Route 539, which traverses the western portion of Ocean County, from Little Egg Harbor Township through Plumsted. “Last year’s initiative concluded with over 600 vehicle stops and zero fatalities for the 32 day effort,” said Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato. “The great news is that we have continued to see zero fatalities to date. We want to not only celebrate that success, but use the detail to educate drivers of the wonderful end result of driving responsibly.” The new detail will run through August 28, officials said. A summer detail is important, Coronato said, because the 38 mile-long roadway is a major back artery for vacationers heading to both of Ocean County’s barrier islands. Officials promised “vigilant and aggressive enforcement of all those motor vehicle moving and equipment violations that are major contributory causes to crashes,” an announcement from prosecutor’s office spokesman Al Della Fave said. The detail will target improper passing, excessive speed, driving while under the
influence, aggressive driving, improper turning, failing to yield, inattentive driving, disregarding of traffic signals, following too close and various commercial carrier violations such as overweight, equipment maintenance and brake pressure. Additionally as part of the enforcement efforts, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office personnel assigned to the detail will utilized unmarked police vehicles to report any aggressive and erratic driving to operating marked units. The detail comes as the county has sought to upgrade safety infrastructure on the two-lane road, which is prone to single-vehicle crashes as well as multi-vehicle crashes, often traced to vehicles moving into the opposite lane to pass slower drivers. Infrastructure improvements already completed include rumble strips in the centerline of the roadway, raised pavement markers to improve night time visibility, reflective striping, a high-friction road resurfacing and LED signs that are motion-activated and alert drivers to sharp curves in the roadway. The detail was initiated last year after 11 fatal crashes occurred on the roadway within a year. That was in addition to numerous nonfatal accidents that were still deemed serious in nature. During last year’s effort, there were more than 600 motor vehicles stops conducted during the detail, and no fatalities reported.
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PINE BEACH – The Pine Beach Volunteer Fire Station No. 38 will hold its first Fire Fest on September 24 at Vista Park, Riverside Drive from noon to 6 p.m. The Fire Fest will feature food trucks,
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OCEAN COUNTY – Todd Gagnon, a music teacher in Barnegat, is starting a new program in Ocean County for young band students. He is forming and directing Jersey Coast Youth Bands. The goal is to provide high-quality music instruction in a band rehearsal setting for elementary and middle school students who play a brass, woodwind or percussion instrument. He also plans on holding performances each year at local community events and festivals. The Jersey Coast Youth Bands are two concert bands for Ocean County students in fifth through eighth grade. The bands are open to any student who has played a woodwind, brass, or percussion instrument for at least one year. Students of any skill level are encouraged to join, and there is
never an audition. All that is required is a desire and passion for making and sharing quality music. The bands will begin rehearsing in September, and will meet each Wednesday for a 90-minute rehearsal at a school in Barnegat. In the winter and spring, the bands will be performing in several local community events and festivals. Visit facebook.com/jerseycoastyouthbands for more information, including discount programs, official registration forms to download, photos, frequently asked questions and a promotional video describing the program. The cost is $15 per 90-minute rehearsal, which is $240 for a four month semester. Contact jcyouthbands@gmail.com with any questions.
Plan Ahead For “Filled To Capacity” Park Closures
ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK – The NJ State Park system serves a very high volume of visitors during summer weekends and holidays. To ensure the safety of its visitors and protection of the park’s natural resources and facilities, the park areas have a limited capacity. During periods of high visitation, when a parks’ capacity is reached, the park will be closed and traffic will be turned away from the park entrance. When that occurs, no additional vehicles or visitors will be allowed to enter the park, including those with members of their party who may already be
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Historical Society To Offer Bus Trip To Longwood Gardens
TOMS RIVER – Celebrate the holidays with Ocean County Historical Society at Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA. Over 250,000 twinkling lights, seasonal plants, whirling fountain features and a bounty of trees with icicles and fountain-inspired glass ornaments await in the Longwood Christmas spectacular. The fee for members is $65, non-members are $70, which includes coach bus, admission, a $15
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TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Historical Society invites the public to learn the story of Carl Krepper, born and educated in Germany, and a naturalized citizen of the United States, who served as a Lutheran pastor in four parishes in northern NJ while simultaneously working as a Nazi spy in the 1930s and 1940s. Hear Reverend Frank Watson, Christ Lutheran Church of Whiting, tell of his discovery in 2002 of papers that detailed the arrest of this Lutheran pastor for espionage. Join the society in the Birdsall Room of the Ocean County Historical Society Museum, 26 Hadley Ave, on September 25 at 2 p.m. Call 732-341-1880 for a reservation. Refreshments will be served. There is no admittance fee.
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SEASIDE PARK –The New Jersey Chapter of The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is supporting the first “ Lig ht t h e Nig ht Wa l k ” i n O c e a n County on September 16, 5:30 to 10 p.m. at N. Ocean and Stockton Avenues. To register to walk, visit pages.lightthenight.org. Join a team, create a team
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TOMS RIVER WELCOME HOME NORTH DOVER Situated on 1 acre of manicured grounds. Formal LR w/ gas fireplace, DR w/ built-ins & gorgeous hdwd floors. Custom kitchen, marble floor in foyer, FR w/ wet bar. MBR boasts 2 WI closet’s & European MBA. Tiled 3 season room. Grounds feature heated IG pool, pool house w/ full BA, pergola w/ custom deck, pond and fenced for privacy. $499,000. #21630945 Call Issac Nussbaum 732-244-4900
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Ingredients similar to aspirin were extracted from meadowsweet and willow bark centuries ago, but in 1899, salicin was altered into a patentable drug called aspirin. Aspirin was approved for the treatment of gout and rheumatic fever, but today we know it as an anti-clotting agent and pain reliever. Around 100 billion aspirin tablets are produced every year. Aspirin is a “salicylate” compound and millions of people are unknowingly allergic to salicylates, mainly because the foods that it occurs in naturally are not very similar. For example, broccoli, olives, Coca cola, breath mints, pistachios, mushrooms and coffee have nothing obvious in common, so you’d never trace a salicylate allergy to these foods. Yet, they all contain salicylates, similar to aspirin. So if you’re reactive to any of those foods, it’s a clue you might have a salicylate allergy. Salicylate are found in dozens of foods that aren’t similar. Symptoms that may occur include headaches, asthma, wheezing, nausea, diarrhea, stomach upset, itching, rash, swelling of your hands, feet or your face or sinus symptoms. Your throat may get itchy, painful or swollen, or your lips may swell. If you experience these or other symptoms, it could very well be the “aspirin” in your food, termed a salicylate allergy. People who know they are allergic to aspirin know to avoid other over-the-counter medications which may contain aspirin such as cold or flu remedies, antacids,
menstrual cycle pain-relievers, certain fizzy antacids, teething gel or toothache remedies. Some who are allergic to aspirin can actually eat some salicylate-rich foods without a problem. And then there’s a subset of people who eat foods and suffer, and don’t know why. And finally, there are some of you who need the benefits of aspirin, and want to eat salicylates through natural sources. So the following list of foods high in salicylate will serve a different purpose for all of you, depending on what category you fall into. Natural aspirin is found in the following: apples, apricots, avocados, blackberries, blueberries, broccoli, cantaloupe, cauliflower, cherries, chili peppers, cucumbers, currants, dates, dried herbs/spices, eggplant, figs, grapefruit, grapes, green peppers, guava, kiwi, licorice herb (candy is okay), meadowsweet, mint (gum, breath mints, toothpaste), all kinds of nuts, paprika, peaches, plums, prunes, radishes, raspberries, spinach, strawberries, turmeric, wine and .zucchini Fruits and vegetables are higher in salicylates when not fully ripe. You might be wondering why a handful of you can eat salicylate-rich foods when you are allergic to aspirin. It’s because aspirin contains an “acetyl” molecule on the compound because that acetyl group was attached to it in order to turn the natural herb into a drug. Naturally-occurring salicylates do not have this acetyl group and that’s what usually triggers the reaction.
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empty, the parcel of the German-American Club of Monmouth and Ocean on Lanes Mill Road in Howell sits awaiting demolition crews amid plans to add a Texas Roadhouse to the nearby Greenleaf Plaza. Lakewood Maennerchor Inc, more commonly referred to the German-American Club of Monmouth and Ocean counties, sold to Mill Club, LLC for $2,275,000 (based out of New York, NY) on June 30. “It was with heavy hearts that this club house of close to 90 years was sold. There are so many wonderful memories of great times had at this home,” said Club President Wanda Nebiolo, in a message to followers on Facebook. The two lots purchased are located on Lanes Mill Road right across from Lowe’s Garden Center. Block 25, lots 70 and 71, had been owned by Lakewood Maennerchor Inc since 1930. The plan is to build a 23,500 square foot retail building which includes a 7,500 square foot Texas Roadhouse restaurant. This would be the second restaurant the chain opens in Monmouth County, the first being in Holmdel. The retail plaza and Texas Roadhouse will become the newest addition to the commercial development in the area around Route 9
The Toms River Times, August 27, 2016, Page 21 North and Lanes Mill known as Greenleaf Plaza, which is home to BJ’s and the Xscape Theater. The German-American Club was founded in 1928 and is still a viable organization that plans to remain a social club, according to Nebiolo. The club still meets the first Tuesday of each month at The Grand on Route 70 and at Alba’s. The next scheduled event for the club is a summer picnic at the American Legion in Toms River on September 11. “For our dinner dances we have been at various establishments such as the American Legion on Church Road in Toms River and our Christmas Party will be held at the Crystal Point,” she said. “We are currently looking for property that would accommodate approximately 60-70 members for our membership meetings.” On August 15, the Howell Town Council authorized a renewal of the Alcohol Beverage Control liquor license for Lakewood Maennerchor, for the period of July 1 to June 30, 2017, as a pocket license. The official documentation still reads the club’s address on Lanes Mill but the pocket license cannot be transferred to another entity, in this case Texas Roadhouse, without a sale of the license and place transfer approval. The liquor license was a social club license for Lakewood Maennerchor.
Indians Football Season Schedule TOMS RIVER – The Toms River South Indians released its football season schedule: September 10: A 7 p.m. home game against Lacey Township. September 16: A 7 p.m. away game against Toms River East. September 23: A 7 p.m. home game against Brick Memorial. September 30: A 7 p.m. home game against Jackson Memorial.
October 7: A 7 p.m. away game against Brick Township. October 14: A 7 p.m. home game against Central Regional. October 28: A 7 p.m. away game against Toms River North. November 4: A 7 p.m. away game against Southern Regional. November 24: An 11 a.m. home game against Lakewood.
Mens Club To Hold Italian Night
BERKELEY – The Holiday City South Mens Club will hold its Annual Italian Night on September 24. The event will run from 5 to 9 p.m. in the auditorium. The dinner includes tossed salad, chicken saltimbocca, penne ala vodka and meatballs. The dessert menu includes cake, Italian cookies and a fruit platter. Beer, wine, soda, water and coffee will
also be served. The affair will be catered by Joey D’s and the music will be provided by Wild Rose. The cost is $27 per person. Tickets are on sale in the Holiday City South Auditorium on Fridays between 9 and 11 a.m. All are welcome. Call Marty at 732-240-3657 with any questions.
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a terrific crowd this year – equal to what we get at the four o’clock Mass on Saturdays in the summer,” said Jablonski, Beachwood, a parishioner for nearly 40. Since 1997, members of Our Lady of Perpetual Help have carried a platform bearing a statue of Mary along the streets and boardwalks in Seaside Heights singing hymns as they go. This year there were estimated to be about 200 who made the pilgrimage on August 15. For him, hefting the large wooden cross is a “labor of love. I love the church. I’m a long time member and I’m committed to the Blessed Mother. She is my favorite patron saint. She’s answered many of my prayers and this is my way of saying thank you to her,” said Jablonski, who has been president of the Lakehurst Historical Society for more than two decades. For Jablonski and the scores of faithful who attended the Mass which began the observance, this mid-August pilgrimage to the sea where Conventual Franciscan Father Bart Karwacki blessed the rolling waves and all who swim and toil in them. Father Karwacki said he was pleased so many people attended. “To me the idea of introducing this to people, giving people the opportunity to pray in public is important. Walking down Grant Avenue and taking a turn on Ocean Terrace to the boardwalk is a wonderful opportunity to witness your faith.” The feast itself is one of the most ancient
The Toms River Times, August 27, 2016, Page 23 in this Catholic calendar. The custom of Blessing the Water dates to 15th Century Italy when, according to tradition, a Venetian bishop, traveling on a stormy sea on the Feast of the Assumption, threw his ring into the water and calmed the raging waves. Over the centuries it became a belief developed that the waters had healing powers on this day. In coastal cities and towns throughout Europe and the United States, Catholics traditionally carry empty bottles with them to the water to capture newly blessed water to take home. Catholic author Mary Morrell, a longtime summer resident of Ortley Beach, recalled hearing stories from her father, a native of County Cork, Ireland, about marking the Feast of the Assumption by traveling to the coast and wading in the water for good health. “It was an opportunity to offer prayers in gratitude for in gratitude for the blessings of the God of all Creation,” said Morrell. “When I fi nally had my chance to spend time at the ocean, I was delighted to participate in the blessing of the water.” A major plus, she said, is that the observance unites summer and year-round residents in celebration. For summer residents, she said, there can be “a sense of disconnected from the parish family. Celebrating the Feast of the Assumption with the parish community of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, walking through the streets to the boardwalk behind a statue of Mary and a crucifix, reminded me that wherever there is a church … I have
a family.” And indeed, the sense of family was palpable throughout the celebration, one of many along the Jersey Shore that day. Sandie Carabello, president of the Altar Rosary Society in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, brought her grandchildren, Kristen, 5, and Carter, 10, to the Mass and the procession. “They enjoyed everything,” Carabello said. “They love singing the songs and listening to Father Bart’s homily and walking to the ocean. It was a fi rst for them.” Another member of the Altar Rosary Society, Linda Bolmarcich, was raised in Asbury Park and began walking to the sea with her family as a child. “We were members of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and this has a long history in coastal communities. It is just a beautiful thing. It’s such a wonderful day.” Maryann Meneghin, a parishioner of nearby St. Catharine of Siena in Seaside Park, said she has long “made a habit of going to the water to wash away your ills,” on this day. But this year, the long walk from the boardwalk to the beach seemed daunting. She decided it would be more prudent to sit it out on the boardwalk and wait for the folks with the bottles to return. People did share their water with her, she said, sprinkling some on her hands and feet. “I don’t feel I’d be a cripple if I didn’t get to the water. It’s not magic. It’s faith. I believe in the power of prayer and it did my heart good to be able to walk several blocks to the boardwalk.”
Trip Available To Aquarium, Battleship
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Historical Society is hosting a trip to the Camden Adventure Aquarium and World War II Battleship “New Jersey,” on October 22. The fee is $60 for members, $65 for nonmembers and $45 for veterans. Children under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult. The fee includes: the coach bus, admission to the aquarium and battleship and bus driver gratuity. Lunch is on the visitor. No refunds will be issued after October 14. The trip will leave at 10 a.m. from the Historical Society building, 26 Hadley Ave. The trip will return at approximately 6 p.m. For reservations or information, call Jeff Schenker at 609-339-9134.
Free Bread Pick Up At Success Center
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Success Center holds free bread pick up every Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the center, 1433 Hooper Ave., Suite 121. Donations are from Panera Bread. Call 732-557-5037 for more information.
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Demolition Done: What’s Next For Beachwood Plaza?
By Catherine Galioto BERKELEY – The cracked parking lot is still growing weeds. Gulls and crows peck at the patches of grass and dirt. But the long crumbling Beachwood Plaza is demolished, a portion of its basement filled in and capped with fresh cement, and where the dilapidation once stood is now a wide, open space behind a chain link fence. What’s next? Remediation, officials said, which for the front portion of the property, where the well known eyesore sat, should be an easier task compared to the back of the property, where an industrial operation once sat. There, untold hazards could be discovered. Officials have said previously the amount of remediation needed there is unknown, and with it an unknown cost. Also ongoing are meetings to map out what to do with the land once remediated. The township and redeveloper have a town center designation and plan endorsement from the state. But only after remediation is assessed can the redeveloper say what could be proposed there, after meetings with local and government agencies such as the county, state and Department of Transportation, said Mayor Carmen Amato. “The demolition has been completed in accordance with all applicable local, county, state and federal requirements. The cost of the demolition is borne by the redeveloper and is a part of the overall redevelopment plan for the site,” said the mayor. “The assigned redeveloper is in the final due diligence and investigation of the site and has attended meetings with the local, county and
state representatives with regard to the proposed development.” The property may appear to be just sitting there, but meetings are continuing behind the scenes with the redeveloper, Berkeley Redevelopers, LLC. “It is fair to say that the project is in final concept plan phase and will be better defined upon completion of the preliminary assessments and remedial investigation phase and after coordination with review agencies such as NJDOT and Ocean County,” said Amato. That bureaucracy would be followed by a presentation by the redeveloper to the township, on its final concept plan. “Once completed, the redeveloper will present the final concept plan to the Township Redevelopment Committee for review and approval. Currently, the Council will serve as the Redevelopment Committee. The township planner, T&M Associates will oversee and coordinate the redeveloper’s activities,” said the mayor. The township is now awaiting news of whether it will win an $800,000 grant to help pay for the investigation into what pollution or other concerns exists on the site. Amato said the rear of the site, where an old asphalt operation sat, is the area of most concern. “T&M has submitted for and is awaiting final written approval for nearly $800,000.00 in Hazardous Discharge and Site Remediation Funding (HDSRF) to perform the Preliminary Assessments and Remedial Investigations. Some of this work has already been completed, said the mayor. “These investigations will better
–Photo by Catherine Galioto The long-vacant, crumbling mall on Route 9 was demolished over several months, starting about a year ago. Now that demolition is complete, officials are working on remediation and concept plans for the site, part of Berkeley’s town center plan. define the areas of concern and the required site remediation and may impact the build-ability of the rear portion of the site.” Depending on what’s found, and concerning the cleanup expected on the rear of the property, the township and redeveloper would seek more funding to pay for the remediation. At some point in the long history of public debate of the property, estimates on cleanup varied, as high as several million dollars. The issue spans several township administrations. “Additional funding for the Site Remediation may be available for certain portions of the site, and the township is vigorously pursue this funding,” said Amato. The redeveloper estimates preliminary assessments and remedial site investigations will continue through 2016. “It is not expected to find areas needing remediation in the area of the old Beachwood Mall,”
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Persons passing away as residents of New Jersey may have their estates subject to potentially three “death taxes.” These taxes are the Federal Estate Tax (FET); the New Jersey Estate Tax (NJET) and the New Jersey Inheritance Tax (IT). This article will provide a brief overview of these death taxes. The Federal Estate Tax is an estate tax imposed by federal law. The bad news is that the FET tax rate is very high at 40 percent. However, the good news is that as part of the continuation of the Bush Tax cuts, the FET threshold has been raised and in this year (2016) the FET applies only to estates in excess of $5,450,000. The better news is that for a married couple, the threshold can be as high as $10,900,000 under certain circumstances. For the majority of persons reading this article, the FET is not a concern. The New Jersey Estate Tax was referred to as a “sponge tax.” This meant that a percentage of the FET was paid to the State of New Jersey. After the FET threshold was raised in 2002, the State clarified that the NJET would remain in effect for estates in excess of $675,000, no matter how high the threshold for the FET would become. There is no NJET for assets passing to a surviving spouse. Many individuals in the Ocean County area find that their estates are in excess of the NJET threshold. The good news is that the tax rate for the NJET is relatively low. For example, a $675,000 estate would be taxed at the rate of 3 percent. An estate of $1,000,000 would be taxed at the rate of 4.6 percent. As
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Dr. Eggert is an affiliate physician of Garden State Medical Center, a unique multi-specialty, out-patient medical facility serving the tri-state area. He also fights for the health and well-being of patients engaged in a personal battle with an implacable foe - cancer. For this staunch medical warrior, there is no retreat and no quarter given. “The general outlook for a cancer diagnosis is quite ominous,” Dr. Egger t says. “I think people need to understand and overcome that psychological barrier. A diagnosis of cancer is no longer the end of the world.” Many of Dr. Eggert’s patients are diagnosed with breast cancer. The West f ield, NJ native views their lives and their self-esteem his personal responsibility to rescue. “Isn’t empathy a doctor’s personal responsibility?” he asks rhetorically. “I provide emotional support, empathy, counseling. A patient diagnosed with cancer that comes here for radiological treatment will
University College of an ever-changing speMedicine. He also com- cialty of medicine. pleted a residency at Al“This field is evolving bert Einstein College of so quickly because it’s Medicine’s Department so highly technologicalof Radiation Oncology, ly oriented,” Dr. Eggert where he held the es- says. teemed position of Chief That hasn’t deterred Resident. the stalwart physician Following a career path from continuing to fight that took him far from the good fight on behalf his New Jersey roots, of his patients, to whom Dr. Eggert has come he offers this advice full circle and returned following a diagnosis of to the state of his birth cancer. to open an offi ce in “Take a deep breath,” Toms River. Dr. Eggert says. “We He couldn’t be hap- always fear the worst pier. if we don’t know more “I’ve been all over about it.” the country and the When asked what he general quality of this would tell New Jersey Accomplishing those area is excellent,” Dr. Governor Chris Christie little things is no small Eggert maintains. “The if he had the ear of the task. According to Dr. job was here and I liked state’s top bureaucrat, Egger t, they involve the area. It worked out Dr. Eggert laughs. “What wouldn’t I tell making numerous calls quite well.” Five days a week, Dr. him?” Dr. Eggert says in and filing the proper paDr. Bryan Eggert perwork with the correct Egger t wages a nev- response. er-ending public battle to For further information, ment with Dr. Eggert, call Toms River, NJ 08755, government agency. “A lot of government cut through government visit the Garden State Garden State Radiation is open Monday-Friday, bureaucrats will say, ‘Let red tape. He also wages Medical Center Web site Oncology at 732-440- from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The the daughter take care a never-ending personal at gsmedicalcenter.org. 1808. The office, located office is closed on Satof it’,” Dr. Eggert says. battle to stay on top of To schedule an appoint- at 512 Lakehurst Road, urday and Sunday. “But a lot of times, that’s overwhelming for family members.” But not for Dr. Eggert and his staff. The Renaissance physician prepared for a distinguished academic career by combining a rigorous medical education with a broad interest in liberal arts. Dr. Eggert is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of George Washington University in Washington, D.C., where he majored in Chemistry, but also excelled in Philosophy and English. In 1983, Dr. Eggert received his medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO. “That was a very intensive program,” he says of his medical education. Dr. Eggert completed his medical internship The office, located at 512 Lakehurst Road, Toms River, NJ 08755, is open Monday-Friday, from 8 a.m.and residency at Baylor 5 p.m. The office is closed on Saturday and Sunday. get all those soft things from me.” In addition to his professional responsibilities, Dr. Egger t also may arrange for delivery of social services, such as Meals On Wheels, or service calls from the Visiting Nurse Association. “I’d like to think I pick up on little things in order to treat the whole person,” he says.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of aUGUST 27-September 2
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your overconfidence can backfire. As this week unfolds your business sense and people skills might periodically abandon you. Avoid making impulse purchases and pass up a chance for a passing fling or one night stand. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): A steady hand at the rudder is needed. You may need to fight off the urge to do something slightly impetuous. Wait until the second half of the week when your business sense is stronger to make crucial decisions. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): When inspiration calls, answer the phone. You may gather ideas that can make your work easier or your wallet fatter. The first half of the week might not be the best time to negotiate or to deal with partners. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Fulfill your fantasies by focusing on a friendly face. A companion could seem to have a crystal ball that helps you visualize how to accomplish a worthy goal. Put business and financial ideas into action during the second half of the week. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): A budget designed for beer might not support a taste for champagne. You may be attracted to fads or quickly fading fashions early in the week. If you are patient you will find a shrewd way to obtain what you want. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The best way to stay within a budget is to limit spending. Money can easily slip through your fingers in the week ahead so avoid impulsive spending sprees. A partner or loved one might do something you did not expect.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): If you start comparing notes on who has what, a competition may begin. As this week unfolds you can use your people skills to widen your network of supporters. Focus on being true blue, honest and completely sincere. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Mind your own business. You will mind your business best in the last half of the week. Until then remain alert for situations where your cash could be at risk. A loved one could be slightly unpredictable for a day or two. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Don’t let fears get the best of you. In the week to come you must avoid arguments and misunderstandings at all costs. If you focus on being a real friend, even with family members, you can bypass a potential rift. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You can only control the part of the world that is under your control. A family member may have a different idea about what constitutes sound financial practices. In the week ahead put a muzzle on your control freak side. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Money is green but doesn’t grow on trees or even bushes. Restrain the urge to buy something on an impulse. A sudden change in a family situation might motivate you to be more businesslike in the week ahead. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Good friends are far and few between. Share your wants and needs with a trusted buddy to put things in perspective. In the week ahead avoid misunderstandings with loved ones. Wait until the dust settles to make your move.
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Even people who love to cook may find themselves shying away from the stove in mid-August. When temperatures soar, and humidity isn’t far behind, who wants to put up with the heat of the kitchen? But you’ve still got to put dinner on the table most evenings. And I don’t consider ready-to-serve, store-bought of fast foods an acceptable option. There are, however, so many options you can cook from scratch in almost no time. The secret is to make a rapid saute, searing small pieces of seafood, poultry or meat over high heat and then turning the glaze of pan juices into a delicious sauce. One of my favorite such sautes is the Italian restaurant classic known as Shrimp Scampi, which became popular in the U.S. after World War II when GIs back from Italy headed to neighborhood trattorias and asked for the shrimp cooked in the style of scampi (the Italian word for shrimp) they’d enjoyed in Europe. Beyond starting with fresh shrimp, just a few basic ingredients add up to a proper version of the dish: a little flour to coat the shrimp and thicken the sauce; olive oil and butter for sauteing them and enriching the sauce; garlic (to which I also like to add some shallots); and white wine and lemon juice to deglaze the pan and contribute a sharp, bright flavor. I also like to add some red pepper flakes to spark up the sauce, plus a garnish of parsley for its own fresh color and taste. Once you’ve completed the small amount of prep work, the entire dish will take you no more than 10 minutes to cook on the stovetop. Before I even start cooking, though, I’ll get some rice steaming so I can soak up every last drop of the sauce. You could also choose to serve the shrimp on top of pasta or mashed potatoes, or simply offer good bread on the side. Once you’ve mastered the basics of my recipe, you can use the techniques involved to prepare all sorts of other dishes. Add your own favorite fresh herbs, such as basil, chives, or oregano, on their own or in combination. Try stirring a spoonful of pesto into the sauce. Throw in a handful of frozen baby peas, small diced red bell pepper or another quick-cooking vegetable. Or, if you like, use a different protein: thin, quick-cooking, bite-sized pieces of boneless chicken or turkey, tender beef, pork or lamb; strips of fish fillet such as salmon or sea bass; or fresh bay or sea scallops. With almost no effort at all, you’ll soon
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