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December 24, 2016
New Zoning For Affordable Housing Fails To Pass
By Jennifer Peacock JACKSON – Council let die an ordinance that would have created a “PIC Planned Inclusionary Community Zone” as proposed to a developer. According to the National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty, inclusionary zone policies “encourage the production of affordable housing by requiring or encouraging housing developers to build residential developments where a certain percentage of the housing units are affordable to low or moderate income residents.” (Zoning - See Page 4)
–Photo by Jennifer Peacock The nativity and Christmas tree beside the Jackson Museum. Check out our list below for the best holiday displays. By Catherine Galioto OCEAN COUNTY – The lights dance in time to music. The 10-foot tall inflatables smile down at you. Santa is in the window and thousands of dots of color light up the night. Several homeowners and businesses have gone all out in dressing their homes in
Christmas lights for the holidays. Here are some of our favorite holiday displays around Ocean County. Print the list and mark your map and enjoy before they’re gone for the season. 279 Woodhaven Blvd SW, Bayville. Watch over 70,000 lights dance to 11 different songs on this dead-end street.
306 Van Zile Rd., Brick. Walk around the Paul Hayes Winter Wonderland, where so many handmade character cutouts dot the yard. Peek inside the window for the Christmas village. 265 Georgia Dr., Brick. A tremendous light show in Lake Riviera section, also (Displays - See Page 5)
The Sounds Of Joy, Hope And Compassion
By Lois Rogers Since early December, area houses of worship have been welcoming one and all to concerts that sing of the holiday season. And from venerable major annual events such as the annual musical gala at The Presbyterian Church of Toms River which unites
the 60-voice Sanctuary Choir December 4 and soloists with a brilliant orchestra, to the contemporary sounds of Emil and Friends December 17 at Christ Episcopal Church, Toms River, the December page of this year’s calendar was guaranteed to answer the prayers of music lovers.
Ask those who share their vocal and instrumental talents during these busy weeks of preparation and those who set aside time to go and listen why these offerings are such an important part of the season and the answers are warmly familiar. (Sounds - See Page 16)
JACKSON WEIGHS BILLBOARDS
By Jennifer Peacock JACKSON – Billboards might a good idea to raise capital. But by law they aren’t permitted in Jackson. Resident Richard Egan asked that Council consider allowing billboards along Route 195 on township property. The proposal received enthusiastic agreement from the dais. “I am a huge advocate for pursuing revenue through billboard rentals on township property along the 195 corridor,” councilman Barry Calogero told the newspaper. However, signs are regulated under the township’s land use and development code, which prohibits “Billboard sign (off-premises sign, outdoor advertising sign).” The code defines a billboard as “[a] structure utilized for advertising an establishment, an activity, a product, a service or an entertainment which is sold, produced, manufactured, available or furnished at a place other than on the property on which said sign is located.” (Billboard - See Page 5)
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Builders in turn often receive incentives for setting aside units for affordable housing, such as building more units that usually permitted or fast-tracking permits to build. The ordinance, which had first reading at a recent Jackson Council meeting, was drafted by representatives from EL at Jackson. The ordinance set a maximum “gross residential density” of 1,100 units. Twenty percent of those homes for sale would be affordable housing units, and 15 percent set side as affordable housing rentals. EL at Jackson wanted to put such a development at the old HovBilt off Perrineville Road in Cassville. “Planned Inclusionary Zoning (PIC) and
mixed income communities are usually put into place in a city dwelling. New York City, Chicago and Washington, D.C. utilized this zoning for redevelopment purposes,” Environmental Commissioner and activist Denise Garner told The Jackson Times. “Jackson Township does not have the need for redevelopment. This kind of zoning does add pressure to our already environmental impacts in our township that houses some of the most important resources. Jackson Township is very important to the Barnegat Bay, because we house the following headwaters for the Medeteconk Watershed, Toms River Watershed, and The Kirkwood-Cohansey water-table aquifer. Why would our township officials even consider this type of zoning, which is actually urbanization?” While residents showed up with protest
signs about the ordinance, council did let the ordinance die. Municipal attorney Jean Cipriani said the ordinance was introduced under the terms of a consent order. The township has been involved with affordable housing litigation, which EL at Jackson intervened in; the HovBilt project was approved years ago pursuant to an affordable housing agreement for senior housing. That housing was never built and some of the land changed hands. The land is still zoned for the abandoned project, which El at Jackson is trying to change. Cipriani read into the record a report by Jackson’s affordable housing planner, John Maczuga of JDM Planning Associates in Brick, responding to El at Jackson’s proposed ordinance. An attorney for the developer and
Maczuga had a back and forth, incorporating changes to the draft ordinance. Maczuga found numerous problems with the ordinance, including the fact that it didn’t specifically rezone any parcel in town, among other issues. Items Maczuga said were discussed and agreed to at a meeting between the parties were not in the revised ordinance. Council had no comments about Maczuga’s report. In the meantime, while other municipalities around Ocean County continue to enter into settlement agreements about affordable housing obligations, Jackson Township plans to go to trial. The township entered into an agreement with attorney Jeffrey Surenian, Brielle, who specializes in affordable housing.
Home Safety: Preventing Falls at Home
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By Marissa Furka, DPT, Home Physical Therapist
or many individuals, home is where the heart is. It can also be where many elderly individuals will suffer catastrophic falls resulting in injury, dependence and even death. Falls are one of the leading causes of injury in older adults and often result in emergency room admittance. Fortunately, many falls are easily preventable by simply modifying our home living environments. Physical therapists, specifically those trained in the home environment modification, can quickly and easily asses a living space and offer practical solutions for home safety. For some people, modifying the home environment is only the start. Fall risk assessment and treatments provided by skilled physical therapists can greatly decrease your fall risk and help promote a healthier and safer lifestyle. Through these simple and easy tricks and techniques, the risk of falling can be greatly reduced or eliminated. Let’s look at the big picture: your home and your safety. Take a look around your home. Let’s start from the ground up. In an ideal situation the floor should be clear of any obstacles. This includes throw rugs, extension wires, and excessive furniture and clutter. Removing throw rugs is an easy and simple solution to a common problem. Throw rugs often shift and slide under foot and can pose a hazard to an individual who struggles to catch their balance. Items such as telephone or lamp cords should be coiled or taped out of the way. Even better, purchasing a cordless phone or a cell phone can eliminate this common trip hazard. Other obstacles that often cause falls included dog toys, piles of magazines or mail, and shoes. Make sure to pick them up and store in a location away from walkways. Ensure walkways are wide enough for walking with ease throughout the home. Removing excessive furniture that partially blocks a walkway may prevent a stumble when you are trying to squeeze on by. Take a look at stairwells around your home, are they well lit? Are the stairs free of clutter and items? Is there carpet on the stairs that is loose or fraying? Is there a handrail on both sides of the steps? For someone who struggles with steps, installing a secondary handrail can make the difference between climbing stairs and climbing stairs safely. By fixing these common issues and removing tripping hazards on steps, the likelihood of
a fall is greatly reduced. You should be able to walk around your home with ease and without worrying about tripping or stumbling. Moreover, if you walk outside make sure walkways are clear of litter and objects and walkways are in good condition. Handrails, especially on steps, should be inspected for sturdiness. This will ultimately make entry and egress easier and safer for yourself and your guests. If you are unable to install handrails, installing grab bars is your next best bet. Let’s talk about your kitchen and eating areas next. Are things you use most often within easy reach? Try to keep everything you use frequently waist level and within easy reach. Avoid reaching into top shelves of wall cabinets. If you have to use a step stool, make sure it is sturdy and has a handle for safe operation. Avoid using chairs as step stools! Once again, avoid using a throw rug by the kitchen sink. Keep water off the floor and if it does get wet, dry thoroughly to avoid a potential fall hazard. Same goes for the bathroom. Make sure you have grab bars installed if you need support to get in to and out of the tub. Use nonslip rubber mats as necessary on the floor of the shower or tub. Make sure the bathroom is well lit especially for night time use. A bright night light is essential to make trips to the bathroom at night safer. And be careful about rugs within the bathroom environment. Trip hazards run rampant in the bathroom environment because of the small space and the lack of safety hardware. Take a look at your bedroom. Make sure your floor is free of clutter. Many of us read at night but ensure last night’s crossword puzzle or magazine doesn’t end up on the floor. Use an end table and put things you utilize frequently on it such as books, magazines, television controllers and phones. Put lamps within easy reach for turning on and off. Utilize night lights that will provide a well-lit path from your bed to your bathroom. Similarly, utilizing a table lamp to illuminate a dark pathway at night can provide a safe walkway. Avoid going barefoot or wearing slippers. Make sure footwear is close to your bed so you can easily don and doff shoes. Socks alone can make hardwood floors or tile more slippery and pose a fall risk hazard. Position assistive devices, such as canes and walkers, dose to the bed for easy access for use in middle of the night runs
and for your morning routine. Keeping your space safe is just one thing you can do to prevent falls in the home. Getting a thorough evaluation by a therapist is also a step in the right direction. Fall prevention is multifaceted and individual. Making sure you are taking the right steps to safety is a key ingredient of what physical therapists do on a daily basis.
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It’s unclear when that code was written and adopted, and though there are some billboards in Jackson, it was not immediately known when they were erected, who owns them, whether they were grandfathered in before the regulations were adopted. The Jackson Times asked municipal attorney Jean Cipriani about the code. “It is correct that billboards are not currently permitted. This is the section that the governing body will be considering changing once our memorandum regarding same is received,” she wrote. There was a 120-day moratorium on billboards throughout the state in 2003, but NJ Department of Transportation official Daniel Triana told The Jackson Times there is no moratorium today. “The New Jersey Department of Transportation does not have a moratorium or bans on billboards along state highways. There are some continuing historical restrictions along a few state highways (i.e the Garden State Parkway) and scenic byways such as the Pine Lands, and the Palisades Scenic Byway,” Triana said. “The Depar tment issues conditional permits once an application meets established state regulations. Regulations ensure among other things, that a proposed billboard would not encroach on restricted areas because of proximity to intersections, ramps or interchanges. After receiving a conditional state permit from the Office of Outdoor Advertising Services (OOAS), a requester is required to obtain municipal approval. Both state and municipal approval is needed.” There are no billboards on Route 195 between Jackson and Wall Townships. There are a few billboards in town, such as one on County Road 526 between Jackson Mills Road and Route 527. Township zoning officer Jeffrey Purpuro said his office doesn’t keep a list of billboards in town. The township,
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accepting donations for the Wounded Warrior Project. 1 Carlson Drive, Jackson. The Cook’s Christmas Light Show Show returns this year until January 1, from 6 to 10 p.m. each night. Tune in and enjoy the choreographed light display. 100 percent of donations benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. 213 Bay Way, Lanoka Harbor section of Lacey. The Sheppard Family Christmas Display, now in its last year, a 39-year tradition. 184 Yellowbank Road, Toms River. The Ferone Family has grown its holiday display set to music, at the dead-end of Yellowbank. Tune in to listen and enjoy
The Jackson Times, December 24, 2016, Page 5 county and state could not verify on whose land that billboard was. Outfront Media owns the billboard. The Jackson Times asked the company who owns the land their billboard is on, but they did not respond by press time. Seve r a l p e ople i nt e r v iewe d s a id the topic of billboards in town was discussed at least a decade ago if not longer, and the idea was scrapped then because there was no way to control the content of the billboards. “Years ago we had a different council. We had tried to move forward on billboards again. Three members of the council had put up placards of what they considered risqué ads, so that was their reasoning to kill it,” Egan said. “No one is saying to have things that are offensive…I’m sure we can find tastefully crafted ads that won’t offend anyone.” Council vice president Kenneth Bressi told The Jackson Times that he is neither for or against billboards at this point. He wants to study the issue more to evaluate the financial and other impacts of having billboards in town. “It’s the offensiveness to other people. You have them on 195, fine. You have to watch where you put them in town, because people don’t want to look out of their house and see a billboard. The other thing is, you cannot stop someone from writing what they want on it if they paid for it. So you can be exposed to some pretty nasty stuff.” Egan stressed that he wants to see them on the highway only, not scattered throughout the township. Bressi brought up other concer ns, including the maintenance of the billboards and where the township actually owns land on that corridor. Any other landowners in the right-of-way to township land is likely entitled to some of those billboard profits. “It’s a clean economic boost because it requires no police, no fire, no children in schools, no sanitation. It stares at you on the highway and produces revenue,” Egan said. “How bad can it be?”
classics and modern songs alike. 2265 Vermont Ave., Toms River. Loop through the driveway of the-Vermont Avenue Christmas Village and be treated to elaborate displays behind glass, and other decorations. White Oak Bottom and Basswood Hollow, Toms River. This corner property is packed with giant inf latables, many of them with mechanical elements and lights. Palmerston Court, Toms River. Nearly all the residents of this culdesac have decorated the trees in twinkling white lights, creating some holiday magic to drive through. Elsewhere: Historic Smithville, Galloway. The lake of this shopping village has Christmas trees f loating in it that blink in time to the music.
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Featured Letter Sideline Protests Inappropriate I am calling on Commissioner Goodell to take action to put an end to these appalling protests that dishonor our country and those who lost their lives in service. I find it especially shocking that, while these players are contractually forbidden to engage in certain behaviors or habits while employed by the NFL, the league turns a blind eye to the brazen disrespect of our flag and those who have given their lives for our freedom. These protests are absolutely reprehensible and show a despicable, self-centered disregard for the sacrifices of our servicemen and women who
have fought and, too often, have selflessly given their lives for the very right quarterback Colin Kaepernick and others exercised so inappropriately. I am hopeful you will agree that the protests of NFL athletes during the national anthem are ill-advised and entirely inappropriate.” During this time, when we mark the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, we are reminded of how important it is to stand united and commemorate those who have lost their lives in service, rather than take a knee divided. Assemblyman Dave Rible Republican Caucus leader
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Letters To The Editor I’ll Have A Blue Christmas Every six hours a police officer is killed in the U.S. The Blue Light Project is to remember officers killed in the line of duty and for the ones that patrol our streets 24/7, 365 days a year. So put a blue light in your window to show support for the officers that will be patrolling our streets during the holidays while we are with family and friends. Being a police officer, “it is a noble profession.” Jim Nowacki Brick
Jesus Is The Reason For The Season I read your editorial about all the good things of this season. The gatherings of friends and families, the charity events, Santa Claus, the festive decorations, the Christmas trees, etc., etc. But there is one thing you left out. The reason for all this is to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. If he had not been born there would be no Christmas and no holiday season to celebrate. Merry Christmas. Bill Neveroski Toms River
Christ Out Of Christmas Is Still OK This month I mentioned to a neighbor how much I enjoy the holiday season. “Christmas is about celebrating the birth of Christ. You’re a nonbeliever. What’s there for you to celebrate,” he said. “People have been celebrating this seasonal holiday long before Christ was ever heard of,”
I explained. “That’s just liberal propaganda,” he replied. “What did those heathens know anyway; praying to invisible gods, gaudily dressed priests, lighting all those ridiculous candles, burning incense, and their absurd songs. It’s just so embarrassing to think anyone could believe such nonsense. They were a disgrace to the human race,” he continued. “Well, I hadn’t quite thought about it in those terms,” I said. As he started to leave I asked, “What’s your hurry?” “I’m off to Christmas services. And you should see Father, all dressed up in his brightly colored robes, candles all aglow, incense burning and all the songs – it’s all so impressive,” he advised me. “Don’t forget to say a prayer for those dumb misguided nonbelievers who have the origins of the holiday season all mixed up,” I said. “Don’t worry, I won’t,” he assured me. For many nonbelievers who celebrate the holidays, the things that are most important are not about religious mysticism, ostentatious rituals and displays, but about spending time with family (especially the children) and friends; with charity for those in need. All have nothing to do necessarily with religion, and everything to do with filling your heart and your home, and the hearts and homes of others with sunshine. Happy Holidays! Borden Applegate Jackson
A Christmas Memory On Christmas Eve it was customary for our children and their families to celebrate in our house in Toms River where they grew up. We had a simple buffet
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supper, then opened our gift and later had dessert. One year we were just tidying up after supper when the doorbell rang. Someone said, “It’s for you, Mom – carolers.” I hate to admit this but I don’t like carolers. I feel stupid standing there while people sing in your face. But when I opened the door I was amazed to see just one lone caroler, a boy at that, maybe 13 years old. He sang and I thanked him and asked if he wanted something to eat or drink, or even to use the bathroom. He said he would like a drink. When I went to get it those in the living room reached in their pockets for a few dollars and asked him where he lived and if he wanted a ride home as it was late. He said he lived in the apartments nearby, a complex often occupied by single parents. He drank his soda and said goodbye. My children debated whether he was out to make money or if he needed the money – though he was wearing an expensive jacket. But in my heart I shall always like to think we were visited by the Christ Child – and we took him in, offering food and shelter – isn’t that why we put candles in the windows? P.S. None of our neighbors had our visitor. Janet Lamb Clarkson Toms River
NJ Needs Demographically Sensitive, Single State-Wide Police Force It is clear our current system of policing is broken beyond repair. New Jersey (called Lenapehoking by the Lenape people) should work to create a new style of policing: Culturally-aware Civilian Representative Policing or CCRP. Under my concept, New Jersey would create a single state-wide police force with five main divisions: traffic safety, crime reduction, ombudsman, community relations, and victim support. The demographics of officers hired (i.e. race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, etc.) would be required to be consistent with the demographics of the state. The new agency would be called the Nutiket Witschindin, the Lenape words for watchperson and one who assists, embracing our state’s native cultural heritage and a community caretaker role. Officers would be given
the title of Witawematpanni, the Lenape word for Assistant. Most would not carry a gun. In order to fight corruption, officers would be regularly relocated to different local areas and conduct operations with officers they never previously met. This would remove the cozy relationship that bolsters the blue wall of silence, which can be compared only with the Italian mafia concept of “omerta.” Social workers and psychologists would also be given hiring preference and put into management roles, to help reduce crime and build stronger communities. Assistance to people would be prioritized above arrests made. PBA and FOP union member cards given to friends and family of police officers as a “get out-ofjail free card” would be considered illegal bribery of a public official and corruption. Display of union shields in a window of a car would be considered impersonation of a police officer, and require the car be impounded. Persons found to be using hard drugs or engaging in street prostitution would not face a criminal arrest, but could be invited to the station to meet with a social worker who would offer an addiction assessment, rehabilitation referrals, a hot meal, clean needles, a shower, clean clothes, rapid HIV/AIDS testing and condoms. Police salaries would be limited to the average median income in the state, and the broken police disability system would be scrapped, to prevent abuses. Any items seized as proceeds of crime would be required to be donated to charity, instead of being added to departmental budgets. Our current system of unfair policing has failed poor, minority, and even middle class communities. Because of this, myself and many other people do not view them as having any legitimacy and thus refuse to cooperate with them, as well as actively resist their presence. The police act as a militarized force, occupying our communities without consent of the governed, and the taxpayer is spending a hefty sum to keep them on payroll. As a minister of religion, I have provided spiritual counseling to many harmed by police abuse and misconduct. People are scared and unhappy with the status quo. We need these radical changes I have proposed to make policing equitable, effective, accountable, and respectable in the Garden State. Eric Hafner Toms River
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From The Desk Of Congressman Chris Smith: Smith Announces $450K in Nat. Science Foundation Grants For Two Small Businesses
Congressman Chris Smith FREEHOLD – The National Science Foundation recently announced two $225,000 awards to small businesses in his district, which promise to help improve the way American students learn. Small Factory Innovations in Fair Haven and Mgenuity in Lincroft were awarded NSF Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase 1 grants. “The SBIR program aims to help t u r n scient if ic d iscove r ies i nto be ne f its for society and the economy by kick-starting private sector companies and their technological innovations,” said Smith, a staunch supporter of the SBIR grant. “The SBIR program helps create incentive and opportunity for st a r t ups a nd small businesses pursuing scientific research and development.” Funded through t h e C o n s ol id a t e d A p propriations Act of 2016 ( P u bl ic L aw 114 -113), SBIR is authorized by the SBIR /STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011 (Pub-
lic Law 112-81). Smith supported both laws. He praised both companies for their hard work and entrepreneurial initiative. “ Mge nu it y ce r t a i n ly aspires for the aims of the SBIR program, and its prospects to foster a new approach to educating students in the math and sciences is bold and ambitious,“ Smith said. “Mgenuity’s lofty goals seems nothing less than to transform the scientific lear ning experience for st udents into an unforgettable experience using dazzling holographic imagery to bring about both greater interest and understanding in the sciences in America’s schools.” “Small Factory Innovations is a very worthwhile project to advance social skills training software t h at ca n be of help t o children and adults with autism by using browsers and vir t ual reality,” said Smith, founder and co-chairman of the Ho u s e a u t i s m c a u c u s . “I have worked with the aut ism com mu n it y for m a ny ye a r s , a nd h ave high hopes it will yield benefits for children and adults with autism, and their families.”
T he g r a nt for Sm a l l Fa c t o r y I n n ov a t i o n s was awarded to develop groundbreaking computer software to improve educational techniques for students with autism and other special needs students across the county. T he proje ct w i l l explore integrating virtual reality into social skills t raining. The resulting software is expected to be commercially marketable, and sufficiently f lexible for use in speech therapy, bullying awareness, foreign languages, lifeskills training, job training and socially-conscious role playing. It aims to combi ne proven social skills training techniques and curriculum with animation and game-based learning. Software is currently limited to personal computer and has been t est ed w it h successf u l results. The project now seeks to develop a browser-based ver sion i n a n effort to become device agnostic and more available. In his application, Small Factory Innovations owner Ch r is D udick noted the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder births, as reported by the Cen-
ter for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has skyrocketed in recent years by 110 percent from 1 in 150 to 1 in 68 births in the past decade. “In New Jersey, the ratio is the highest in the CDC study at 1 in 41 children,” Smith said. “Our project will develop a software that teaches social skills to children and young adults on the autistic spectrum,” Dudick said. “We will have a browser-based and virtual reality component. Our prototype has been successful and is currently selling in school districts across New Jersey. This grant will enable us to scale the product and company and in turn help the lives of these st udents who are dealing with the struggles of autism.” The grant awarded to Mge nu it y C or p or at ion will enable students to understand complex scientific concepts by viewing them in 3D, helping them to see them visually. The company says the grant will fund one of the first projects that will develop holographic applications specif ically for science education. The final result of the project will be a
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set of mixed-reality holographic 3D applications that lets students explore and understand scientific concepts and phenomena. Intelligent avatars will g uide st udents th rough thought-provok i ng scientific explorations and continuously assess their lea r n i ng. St udents ca n interact with the avatar in natural ways: by manipulating objects in the vir t ual environ ment or by clicking buttons and constructing sentences. In teacher-guided mode the avatar can be turned off and the teacher can lead the exploration. “If you don’t quite understand why ocean tides happen ever y six hours or so, you are not alone,” said Dr. Attila Medl, the CEO of Mgenuity, a small e d u c a t i o n t e c h n ol o g y company of about seven software and education experts, which hopes to grow with this grant. He said that many key concepts in science are dynamic by nature and simply cannot be understood from the static pages of a textbook. Mgenuity uses its ScienceBrainius technology to create holographic 3D to teach science concepts in ways they were never taught
before. He foresees students wearing holographic headsets touching giant red blood cells that float around in the science classroom just like they do in the blood stream. Students can grab any one of the cells and examine how the cells pick up and release oxygen, and why breathing in carbon monoxide is so dangerous. A talking expert avatar assists them in their explorations. Or they can dive into the unimaginably hot core of a star and experience thermonuclear fusion in front of their eyes. Holographic 3D could potentially transform science education. “Mgenuity hopes to bring these unparalleled experiences to science classrooms in New Jersey and across the nation,” Dr. Medl added. NSF’s SBIR grants dispersed high-risk technological innovations using research and development grants to small businesses and startups. Some wellknown examples of NSF SBIR-funded companies include Symantec, which is now a global leader in cybersecurity, and Qualcomm, a world leader in wireless communications technology.
- By Freeholder Gerry P. Little
December Is National Safe Toys And Gifts Month
OCEA N COU NT Y – Ocean County Freeholder Deputy Director Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health, reminds parents and those buying toys for little ones to remember that December is National Safe Toys and Gifts Month and safety should be the priority when choosing gifts…for anyone.
Daniel Regenye, Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) Public Health Coordinator, offers safety tips to keep in mind during this holiday season: Balloons – children can choke or suffocate on deflated or broken balloons. Keep deflated balloons away from children younger than eight years old. Discard broken
balloons immediately. Small balls and other toys with small parts – for children younger than age three, avoid toys with small parts, which can cause choking. Scooters and other riding toys – riding toys, skateboards and in-line skates go fast, and falls could be deadly. Helmets and safety gear should be worn properly at
all times and they should be sized to fit. Magnets – high-powered magnet sets are dangerous and should be kept away from children. Whether marketed for children or adults, building and play sets with small magnets should also be kept away from small children. Regenye said, “Once gifts
are open, it’s important to discard plastic wrapping or other toy packaging before the wrapping and packaging become dangerous play things. Make sure you keep the toys for the older children away from younger siblings. As many toys need batteries, battery installation or charging should be supervised by adults.
Freeholder Gerry P. Little Chargers and adapters can pose thermal burn hazards to children. Make sure you read the instructions and warnings on chargers before using.”
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–Photo courtesy Plumsted Township Girl scouts look over the gingerbread house submissions. PLUMSTED – More than 100 township residents rang in the holiday season at the community’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on December 3 at the Plumsted Municipal Building on Evergreen Road. Parents and children were decorated the tree with ornaments they brought prior to the tree’s illumination. The tree was donated by Big Woods Nursery and Garden Center. Township Mayor Jack A. Trotta greeted everyone and thanked those responsible for organizing and participating in the program. “I want to ask you to remember those that are hurting, especially those in our very own community.” The mayor noted those in need during his opening remarks, “As you know the Cantos family recently lost their home in a fire. There are those that are hungry and also those that are facing other hardships such as a major sickness. It is heartwarming to see everyone come together to help others in times of adversity,” Trotta said. Santa Claus traded his sleigh and flying reindeer for a ride to his destination on a New Egypt Volunteer Fire Company fire engine. Red Barn Antiques loaned out a special chair for Santa to sit in. He received some assistance from elf volunteers in the form of township students and New Egypt Main Street Committee members. Children were able to have their photos taken with Kris Kringle for free during
the program. Members of the local Girl Scouts and Brownies of sang holiday carols and provided cookies they had baked for the occasion. Hot chocolate provided by the Plumsted Municipal Alliance was also enjoyed after the lighting of the tree. Nonperishable food items were collected in bins within the lobby of the Town Hall as part of the Plumsted Business Merchants Association’s food collection program. “The members of the PBMA are very generous throughout the year and I encourage everyone to shop locally because without our local businesses, events like this one and our annual fireworks could not occur,” Trotta said. The PBMA is also sponsoring the snowflake displays on Main Street as part of the annual holiday tour of the business district which started on December 5 and will continue until January 3. Judges for from Plumsted Township Council for the Arts, who held the Seventh Annual Gingerbread House contest, found it a difficult task as there were many eye catching and edible entries this year. The winners of the three category contest included, Hailey Kramer, 8, who won the 8 to 12 year-old category, Kara Johnson and Amanda Newman won the best group category while Shaunna O’Brien won the adult category for her entry called “Holiday Camper.” Each winner received a gift card to Michael’s craft store.
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Jackson Police Department Patrol Blotter
JACKSON – The following is a sample of incidents that Patrol Off icers recently responded to or were involved with. This does not represent all of the calls for service that were responded to during this time period. Any persons arrested or charged with offenses are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Additionally, except
in specific circumstances, arrest and complaint information filed with the court is public information and names of those charged may be released. Animal Poisoning: On December 5 at 11:14 a.m., Officer Candido spoke with a resident who indicated their dogs were poisoned and were currently receiving a blood transfusion at a Vet-
erinary Hospital. Further, the victim also provided documentation that the dogs they previously owned sustained a similar poisoning and died. The matter is currently under investigation by the Jackson Police and the S.P.C.A. Motor vehicle crashes: There were seven motor vehicle crashes reported on December 7.
Summary or synopsis of the audit report of the Board of Commissioners of Fire District No. 2, Township of Jackson, County of Ocean for the year ended December 31, 2015, as required by NJS 40A: 5A-16. Statement of Net Assets Assets Cash and cash equivalents Supplemental Fire Service Grant Receivable Accounts Receivable Due from Jackson Township Fire District #1 Prepaid insurance Restricted assets: Restricted cash and cash equivalents Capital assets, net Total Assets Deferred Outflows of Resources Deferred Outflows related to pensions Total Assets and Deferred Outflows of Resources Liabilities Liabilities Accounts payable and accrued expenses LOSAP payable Due to fire company Pension payable Net pension liability Noncurrent Liabilities Due within one year Due beyond one year Total Liabilities Deferred Inflows of Resources Deferred Inflows related to pensions Total Liabilities and Deferred Inflows of Resources Net Position Net Position Invested in capital assets, net of related debt Restricted for: Capital projects Dedicated penalties Unrestricted Total Net Position
2015 $1,733,067 $7,340 $188,578 $48,701 $741,376 $1,218,476 $3,937,538 $348,325 $4,285,863 $220,573 $34,221 $22,452 $66,011 $1,396,952 $48,197 $222,197 $2,010,603 $215,097 $2,225,700 $948,082 $718,924 $22,452 $370,705 $2,060,163
Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance General Fund 2015 Revenues Local Sources District taxes $1,068,160 Interest on investments $2,682 Sale of assets $1,100,000 Fines and penalties $24,995 Charges for services $39,241 Shared Service Agreement $10,000 State Sources Supplemental Fire Services Grant $3,257 Total Revenues $2,248,335 Expenditures Operations appropriations Total Expenditures
$1,053,600 $1,053,600
Net Change In Fund Balance Fund Balance Beginning Fund Balance Ending
$1,194,735 $479,456 $1,674,191
Comments and Recommendations: None The above summary or synopsis was prepared from the report of the audit of the Board of Commissioners of Fire District No. 2, Township of Jackson, County of Ocean, for the year ended December 31, 2015. This report of audit, submitted by Martha C. Carroll, Certified Public Accountant, is on file at the Township of Jackson clerk’s office and may be inspected by any interested person.
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Resident Honored For Trauma Kit Donation
PLUMSTED – Police chief Robert Tapp, along with mayor Ron Roma, awarded Beachwood resident, Robert Robbie Krohn, with a certificate for his donation to the police department. Krohn started a GoFundMe account to raise money to purchase trauma kits for patrol officers on the street. Krohn started the campaign after seeing an increase in police officers being shot. The kit includes specific rescue devices to increase survival rates of officers in the field. Krohn is the EMS Chief for the South Toms River First Aid & Rescue Squad, he took this project on only to help others and for that he was recognized. It should be noted that Beachwood wasn’t the only police department who received these kits. Krohn also raised enough money to provide South Toms River, Pine Beach, Ocean Gate, Island Heig ht s, a nd Plu msted Police w it h these life-saving kits.
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pain relief. With disabled nursing homes patients, staff should take note of patient’s facial expressions, involuntary motor actions, moans and changes in behavior as potential indicators that the patient may indeed be suffering. After noticing these signs, the staff should timely contact the patient’s physician as well as the patient’s family. The recognition of a patient’s pain and subsequent pain relief is required pursuant to Federal Regulation of nursing homes. F-Tag 309 (Quality of Care) requires nursing homes to provide ‘necessary care and services to attain or maintain the highest practical physical, mental and psychological wellbeing, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment and plan of care. Despite some ambiguity as to the significance of “highest level of practicable care” really means, the interpretive guidelines to F-Tag 309 provide more specific guidance for providing pain relief and unquestionably require nursing homes to both monitor patients and provide them with sufficient pain relieving measures. If you are concerned about a loved one who you suspect is being abused in a nursing home, call the attorneys at R.C. Shea & Associates to discuss the patient’s legal rights.
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11th Annual Jackson Township Chanukah Menorah Lighting
JACKSON – The 11th annual Chanukah Menorah lighting will take place December 29 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Jackson Town Hall, 95 W. Veterans Highway. The holiday season in the township is one of joyful anticipation, made possible by the dedication of our Mayor and his administration, the councilmen and women of Jackson Township, and the Departments of Recreation and Senior Services, and Public Works. From 4:30 to 5 p.m., there will be refreshments served and spinning dreidles in the lobby of town hall. At that same time in the main meeting room, there
Stop & Shop Raises Over $350,000 To Help Neighbors In Need This Holiday Season
JACKSON – The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company LLC announced that with the help of its customers, the 2016 Food for Fr iends in-store campaign helped raise $275,421 to provide hunger relief to area residents. Together with a corporate match, Stop & Shop will donate $354,421 to local and regional food banks. Through the sale of specially designed donation cards and fundraising events held from November 1 through November 24, Jackson Stop & Shop associates and customers donated $2,794, which will be donated to the Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. “Stop & Shop is committed to helping the communities we serve. We are grateful for our customers and associates for their continued support in making Food for Friends and our other hunger relief programs so successful.” said Cindy Carrasquilla, PR and Community Relations Manager for Stop & Shop New York Metro.
Second Saturdays
JACKSON – The Forest Resource Education Center is open to the public on the second Saturday of each month. Take a hike on the trails and visit the display area in the interpretive center to learn about wildfires, trees in our neighborhoods, the history of forestry in New Jersey, and common forest pests. Stay for a guided hike from 1 to 2 p.m. No registration is required Fo r m o r e i n fo r m a t io n , w r i t e t o forestrycenter@gmail.com or call 732928-0987.
MUA 2017 Meetings
JACKSON – The Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority will hold its public meetings at 5:30 p.m. in its administrative offices at 135 Manhattan St., Jackson, on the following dates in 2017: Januar y 26 and Febr uar y 2 (reorganization).
will be presentations by Mayor Reina, Council, Rabbi Emeritus Michael Klein, of Congregation Ahavat Olam of Howell, New Jersey State Senator Samuel Thompson, and Assemblymen Ronald Dancer and Robert Clifton. That will be followed by the singing of Chanukah songs by the Chorus of Four Seasons of Metedeconk Lakes, led by
Priscilla Baker and Albert Vrancart, with unique introductions; and addresses by Drew Staffenberg, Executive Director, Jewish Federation of Ocean County, and Ellen Keller, President of Bat Shalom Hadassah. At 5 p.m., the community will assemble on the museum lawn. Rabbi Carlebach of the Chabad of Central and South New
Jersey, founder of the official lighting, will convey the message of Chanukah, and lead the lighting, with sponsoring Bat Shalom Hadassah, Yiddish Heritage Club, and community representatives lighting the successive f lames of freedom. Call Linda Selznick, co-chairman, at 732-833-0799, for further information.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast
For the week of dECEMBER 24-December 31.
By Jeraldine Saunders
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may be overindulgent with loved ones and friends as this week unfolds. The worst that can be said is that you may yield and compromise when it is not in your best interests to do so. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The princess and the pea had a love hate relationship. You may be overly sensitive to irritations when the ones who love you best are doing everything in their power to treat you well this week. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Lighten up. Plug in a Christmas tree or turn on the porch light. Your seriousness can be a turnoff when faced with duty and responsibility in the week to come. Focus on the future. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You are what you think. If you let negativity creep in or react badly to criticism you may attract negativity into your life. Don’t waste time and energy on unpleasant issues this week. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Money walks when impulse talks. Control your desire to make rash purchases in the week ahead. If you keep an eye on the future past transgressions won’t impact your wallet as much. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Read the tea leaves. You may need to work harder and receive less appreciation than usual this week. Focus on fulfilling obligations and protect your reputation from unnecessary criticism.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): You may go to extremes of behavior in the week ahead, but it is all for a good cause. Your social circle will expand exponentially if you participate in community activities and outings. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Bad news travels fast, but it isn’t likely to put you at a disadvantage as this week unfolds. You might easily make some imaginative and shrewd business or financial decisions. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your mind is a tool that you can use any way that you wish. Pry out some information or hammer out some details in the week to come. Avoid misunderstandings with loved ones and co-workers. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Trust, once lost, is seldom regained. Communicate clearly to maintain the trust of friends and partners in the week ahead. Prevent caution from turning into fear by being honest and forthright. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Look for the silver lining. Throughout the week to come you may have numerous opportunities to create something good out of something that, on the exterior, is somewhat upsetting. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Common sense is a flower that doesn’t grow in everyone’s garden. Luckily, you have a watering can nearby or other tools to nurture smart thinking. Be a smart cookie in the week ahead.
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Give A Gift Of Cookies All Season Long By Wolfgang Puck
I recently shared some memories centered on my love baking holiday cookies, along with an easy recipe for peanut butter cookies. But, from early childhood, I learned one very important rule on this subject from my mother and grandmother: One kind of cookie alone is never enough at the holidays. That’s why, to get all of your baking done before the arrival of Christmas and Hanukkah, I would like to offer another delicious, easy-to-make cookie recipe. This one also fulfills another i mpor t ant requi rement of holid ay sweet offerings, in that it features rich chocolate f lavor. I love to include some chocolate among the treats I prepare for the festive season. It is, after all, my favorite sweet f lavor. And these little cookies deliver big, intense hits of chocolate, f lavored as they are not only with cocoa powder but also bittersweet chocolate. Be sure to use a good-quality chocolate, including European brands like Valrhona from France or Callebaut from Belgium; a premium American make like Scharffen Berger; or one of the many other boutique labels you can find today in gourmet markets and specialty food shops. The cookie dough itself is easy to mix, especially if you have a stand mixer. But you could also put it together with a good, sturdy hand-held electric mixer. Chilling the dough after you form it into balls is essential to help you get the firm yet crumbly texture that I like so much about these cookies. Another big par t of the cookies’ appeal is the thumbprint in each one. Children love to help shape them, too. Just before you serve the cookies is the time to fill those indentations with jam. (Any sooner, and the moisture in the jam could turn the cookies soggy.) I like to use raspberry jam, but any other f lavor that you think goes with chocolate - apricot, cherr y, orange marmalade - would also make an excellent choice. If you want extra-chocolaty cookies, fill them with chocolate ganache instead of the jam. Just put 3/4 pound (375 g) of chopped bittersweet chocolate in a heatproof bowl, pour 1 cup (250 mL) of hot heavy cream over the chocolate, let it rest for a couple of minutes, and then whisk until smooth and shiny. Let the ganache cool slightly before filling the cookies. (Or use your favorite jar of chocolate-nut spread from the supermarket instead.) Pack airtight tins with an assortment of these cookies, along with any other home-baked cookies you like, and you’ll have holiday gifts well worth giving and happily received!
BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE-RASPBERRY THUMBPRINT COOKIES Makes about 6 dozen 3 cups (750 mL) plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/4 cup (60 mL) unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 4 ounces (125 g) bittersweet chocolate, cut into small pieces 3/4 pound (375 g) unsalted butter (3 sticks), at room temperature, cut into small pieces 1 1/3 cups (330 mL) confectioners’ sugar, sifted 2 large cage-free egg yolks Raspberry jam Line one or two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. Into a mixing bowl, sift the flour, cocoa powder and salt. Set aside. In a small heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, melt the chocolate pieces. When almost melted, turn off the heat and leave it to melt completely, stirring occasionally. In the large bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with a paddle or beaters, beat together the butter and confectioners’ sugar, starting on low speed until the sugar is fully incorporated. Then turn the speed to high and continuing to beat until the mixture turns very fluffy and white, about 5 minutes. Stop the machine occasionally, as needed, and scrape down the sides of the bowl and under the beaters with a rubber spatula, to ensure even blending. On medium speed, add the egg yolks one at a time, beating just until combined. Add the melted chocolate and mix well on medium speed. Reduce the speed to low and slowly pour in the sifted ingredients, beating just until incorporated. Do not overmix. Remove the bowl from the mixer. With clean hands, form the dough into small balls about 1 generous tablespoon each. Place each ball on the lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches (5 cm) apart, then gently press a thumb into each ball to make a deep indentation in the center. Cover loosely with parchment paper or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or as long as overnight to help keep the indentations intact. Before baking, position the oven rack in the center. Preheat the oven to 350 F (175 C). Bake the cookies for about 12 minutes, rotating the baking sheet or sheets back to front halfway through. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. If using only one baking sheet, leave it to cool before putting more cookies on it. When the cookies have cooled completely, store them in an airtight container until ready to serve, layering them between sheets of waxed paper or parchment paper. Before serving, use a teaspoon to fill the indentations with a little raspberry jam.
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GROCERY 732-928-0677
HOLIDAY DINNER SPECIALS!! CUSTOM CUT MEATS 10” BAKERY PIES
STANDING OR BONELESS BEEF RIB ROASTS • PORK CROWN ROASTS • SPIRAL-SMOKED OR FRESH HAMS • FILET MIGNON ROASTS OR STEAKS • FRESH ALL NATURAL TURKEYS • LEG OR RACK OF LAMB • FRESH OR SMOKED KIELBASY
FRESH RAVIOLI MANICOTTI STUFFED SHELLS
OPEN CHRISTMAS DAY 8AM-1PM OPEN NEW YEAR’S DAY 9AM-4PM
$
SEAFOOD DELIGHTS!!
12 $ 99 10
LOBSTER TAILS
EZ-PEEL JUMBO SHRIMP
$
PAN HEAT & SERVE 95 •1/2 SAUSAGE, PEPPERS, ONIONS IN SAUCE
29
$
95
TWO 4OZ. TAILS
PER PAN
• MEATBALLS IN SAUCE • BAKED ZITI • STUFFED CABBAGE
CHICKEN WING TRAY $ 95 2½ LBS. WITH BLUE CHEESE
16 LARGE SHRIMP “HOMEMADE” $ 99 $ EXTRA STUFFED FLOUNDER 9 2395 1 LB. PKG. 16-20 COUNT
HOT & SPICY OR BAR-B-Q
WITH COCKTAIL SAUCE APPROX. 35 SHRIMP PER TRAY
LB.
“FARM FRESH” BONE-IN PORK GREEN CENTER CUT CHOPS $ 99 LB. COUNTRY RIBS PEPPERS
1
3
2695 - 12” VEGETABLES WITH DIP 2995 - FRESH MOZZARELLA & ROASTED PEPPERS $ 2995 - 12” CHEESE & PEPPERONI $ 2995 - HALF PAN ANTIPASTO $
EXTRA FANCY COOKIE TRAYS
NO COUPON - NO LIMIT!!
85% LEAN GROUND BEEF
HOLIDAY PARTY TRAYS
PUMPKIN • PECAN • COCONUT CUSTARD CHOCOLATE CREAM • ASSORTED FRUIT PIES
SOUTH AMERICAN
$ 99 LB.
5
$ 99
KRAZY KOUPONS
89
¢
LB.
DIETZ & WATSON AMERICAN CHEESE
• HAM CAPPACOLA SUPER • SALE!!! TRENTON PORK ROLL
5
LB.
HEAD BONELESS TURKEY $ 99 BOAR’S BOLOGNA LONDON BROIL $ 99 SUPER LIVERWURST LB. SALE!!! OR ROAST SPICED HAM HEAD PERRULLI’S BOARDWALK $ 99 BOAR’S CHICKEN BREAST ITALIAN $ 99 SUPER HAM LB. SAUSAGE SALE!!!
4
2
Sale Dates Thursday December 22nd to Wednesday December 28th
8
LB.
• •
LB.
DELUXE - LOW SALT HONEY BAKED
GRADE “A” BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST $ 59 ANY SIZE PKG. OR BAG
Valid 12/22 thru 12/28.
Limit 2 pkgs or bags per customer.
1
LB.
With/coupon.
U.S.D.A. CHOICE BEEF EYE ROUND $ 99 LB. LB. ROASTS
Valid 12/22 thru 12/28.
2
Limit 2 roasts per customer.
With coupon.
1 LB. PKG. LIGHTLY SALTED
WHITE ROSE
2FOR $600
BUTTER EXTRA LARGE
Valid 12/22 thru 12/28.
Limit 2 pkgs per customer.
1
With coupon.
GRADE “A” $ 29 Doz. FRESH EGGS
Valid 12/22 thru 12/28.
Limit 2 Doz. per customer.
With/coupon.
ALL Wines And Liquors By The Case GLORY’S 732-928-1279 Sold At Sale Prices Every Day LIQUORS Your Holiday Party Headquarters BEER SELECTIONS FROM FLOOR DISPLAY BUSCH Regular or Light. . . . . 30pk cans.$1999 COOR’S LIGHT OR BANQUET . . . . . . 24-12 oz. btls $1999 BUD or BUD LIGHT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 pack cans $2299 MILLER LITE, DRAFT, 64 . . . . . . . 30 pack cans $2299 HEINEKEN - AMSTEL . . 24-12 oz. btls or cans $2999 CORDIALS & LIQUEURS
BAILEY’S IRISH CREAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LTR 29 KAHLUA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75L $3999 JAGERMEISTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75L $3799 AMARETTO DI AMORE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750ML $1099 GRAND MARNIER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LTR $4199 $
WINE SELECTIONS
LIQUOR SELECTIONS
99
SPARKLING OR CHAMPAGNE
EXCLUSIV ROSE MOSCATO . . . . . . . . . . . 750ML 7 RUFFINO PROSECCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750ML $1199 $ 99
VODKA
MAJORSKA . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75L 14 GORDON’S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.75L $1999 GREY GOOSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750ML $2999 KETEL ONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75L $4199 BELVEDERE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .1.75L $4999
SPIRITS
$
99
CANADIAN CLUB WHISKEY . . . . . . . ... . 1.75L 1999 FIREBALL WHISKEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LTR $1999 MAKER’S MARK 46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750ML $3699 OLD SMUGGLER SCOTCH.......................1.75L$1999 BACARDI RUM LIGHT OR GOLD . . . 1.75L $2199 CAPTAIN MORGAN SPICED RUM . . 1.75L $2899 EVAN WILLIAMS RESERVE . .. . . .. . .750ML $1299 KNOB CREEK BOURBON . . . . . . . . . . . 750ML $3299 CROWN ROYAL APPLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LTR $3699 JOSE CUERVO GOLD OR SILVER . . . . . . . .LTR $2199
LUNA DI LUNA
$
1499
BAREFOOT
$
CAVIT
$
J.LOHR
$
RUFFINO
$
SANTA MARGHERITA
$
Blended Italian Wines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.5L
1199
All Varietals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.5L
1399
Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Merlot. . . . . . . . 1.5L
1099
Chardonnay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .750ML
1499
Chianti. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .750ML
2299
Pinot Grigio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .750ML
SUTTER HOME
9
$ 99
Cab., Chard., Merlot, Moscato, Red Zinfandel . 1.5L
FRANCIS COPPOLA DIAMOND SERIES $1599
All Varietals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . .750ML
J.LOHR
1499
$
Cabernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .750ML
6 PACK SPECIALS!!
3495 GABBIANO RED $ 3595 SMOKING LOON $ 4995 $ CUPCAKE 5495 VICOLO $ 95 59 RUFFINO IL DUCALE $ 7995 LITTLE PENGUIN $ AUSTRALIA - 750ML BTLS ITALIAN - 750ML BTLS
CALIFORNIA - 750ML BTLS CALIFORNIA - 750ML BTLS ITALIAN - 1.5L BTLS
ITALIAN - 750ML BTLS
OTHER WINE SPECIALS AVAILABLE!