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Barnegat Bay Still Feels Effects Of Sandy
By Judy Smestad-Nunn OCEAN COUNTY – Five years after the surge from Superstorm Sandy caused ocean waves to wash over the barrier island and flush out Barnegat Bay, the primary challenges facing the 42-mile long estuary remain the same, said executive director of Save Barnegat Bay Britta Wenzel. While water sampling taken immediately after the storm might have shown decreased levels of nitrogen and phosphorus because of the flush ing, non-point source pollution from developed land continues to run into the bay, causing algae blooms and killing off –Photo courtesy Congressman Chris Smith what was once a thriving shellfish industry, she said. Sandy brought about widespread devastation of “Sandy did nothing to change the leading causes the shore area. of pollution,” Wenzel said in a phone interview in the week leading up to the anniversary. “And it’s –Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn probably in worse condition because we haven’t addressed the problems.” The ocean met the bay here, near the Mantoloking Bridge, Baseline sampling to test the bay’s water quality were taken in the summer of 2012, or five years ago. (Bay - See Page 4)
Development Top Issue In Council Race By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Candidates in the Nov. 7 election all said the town needed more commercial development and less residential development. They also sounded off on the opioid addiction epidemic, recreation, and taxes. The four ward candidates are up for grabs this year. The township is split up into four wards, and each
one has a representative on the Township Council. A questionnaire was prepared, so that each candidate had the same questions. The responses were then edited for narrative f low and to remove direct attacks. Candidates will be presented in alphabetical order. Ward 1 Incumbent Republican (Council - See Page 11
Sandy’s Psychological Scars Run Deep
–Photo courtesy Priscilla Robinson with NJOP Tricia McAvoy is still trying to get back into her home in Brick.
By Chris Lundy The Seaside boardwalk is back. The bridges, too. But you don’t have to look too hard to find remnants of Superstorm Sandy’s devastation along the Jersey shore. A line of waterfront homes is marred by a deserted house. A vacant property with the footprint still visible. A house being rebuilt on the water. These are the physical scars that Sandy had been there. The emotional scars are usually harder to see. Many people are still struggling with the psychological effects of Sandy. The time it takes to get back in one’s home is longer than the length of some of the programs to help people. Tricia McAvoy has not been able to move back (Sandy - See Page 5)
School District Funding Restored
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – A last minute increase in state aid will restore the Toms River School District to the aid levels before a cut of approximately $3.3 million. Initially, Toms River was
slated to lose $3.3 million in aid. In response, the district held a press conference, and planned to rally in Trenton but they were denied a permit to park buses there. Instead, district officials and lawmakers met with
other officials in Trenton. After much lobbying, the $3.3 million cut was brought down to a $1.4 million cut. The district made plans to take the money out of its fund balance, instead of affecting any staff or
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“It’s difficult for me to overstate just how much time, effort, dedication, and resolve went into the process of restoring this funding for our taxpayers and, most important of all, (School - See Page 9)
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Continued From Page 1 pre-Sandy, she said, and would be used for the next phase of a State plan to clean up Barnegat Bay. Governor Chris Christie explained Phase 2 of the Barnegat Bay Action Plan during an October 4 press conference held at Cattus Island Park in Toms River. Phase 1 of the 10-point action plan was launched in 2010, which included the preservation of open space; a commitment to shut down Oyster Creek Nuclear Power Plant by the end of 2019; tens of millions of dollars for local stormwater infrastructure improvements projects; new laws that regulate the formulation and application of fertilizers; and a comprehensive water monitoring network for fresh and marine water quality. During the press conference, Christie announced that his administration would be providing $20 million in grants to county and local governments and other organizations to address the non-point sources of pollution and other stressors to the bay. He said the NJ Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) would begin to develop modeling for “focused total maximum daily load criteria for nutrients” to restore impaired areas of the bay to a healthy condition. Phase 2 would build on Phase 1, Christie said, and would include restoration of impaired areas; enhancement of areas in the bay that are on the brink of impairment; protection of areas in good health; and assessment and ongoing monitoring to “determine the efficacy of our actions.”
Debris that washed into the bay during the superstorm presents a new unknown, Wenzel said: “What are the long-term effects of household hazardous materials, such as paint cans and lawn mower fuel, that has not necessarily been picked up by sonar?” she asked. The bottom of the bay would have to be raked in order for all of the hazardous material to be collected, she added. Wenzel said that she and Save Barnegat Bay President Willie deCamp have discussed putting forward legislation mandating that household hazardous waste be stored higher than the flood level in floodplain areas. According to Dr. Stewart Farrell Director and Founder of the Coastal Research Center at Stockton University, when the ocean washed over Mantoloking, Bay Head, Ortley Beach and Holgate, “everything imaginable” was washed into the bay, ranging from entire houses, “white goods” (appliances), furniture, sporting equipment such as bicycles, golf clubs, and thousands of pavers. “The pile of white goods I saw in Mantoloking was about 35 feet high. There were ranges, dryers, sinks, washing machines,” Farrell said. “They also recovered boats in the woods that had come from the barrier island that were still attached to their trailers.” The NJDEP, which was in charge of debris removal, hired private dredgers who were brought in to suck up all the material that had ended up in the bay, much of which could be seen at low tide when the debris was exposed, Farrell said. The contractors emptied their dredge spoils into front end loaders and then into large sieves with rotating drums that separated the sand from the debris.
“The sand was put back on the land, and the big chunks, including many of the pavers, went elsewhere,” Farrell said. Private contractors using side scan sonar scoured the bay floor, and divers hooked the large pieces of debris and pulled it up, he said. “That last golf club isn’t coming back, and there are still thousands of pavers on the bay floor that are now part of the geographical record,” Farrell said. The overwash created another problem, which was the damage to navigational channels due to shoaling from Sandy. “FEMA said if you can prove what was deposited into the channels was from Sandy, we’ll pay 90 percent, but the problem was many of the 40 channels in Barnegat Bay had not been surveyed for over five years,” he said. The Federal Emergency Management Agency said they would not pay for routine dredging of the channels, but they would pay for catastrophic dredging if it could be proven, Farrell recalled. “Yours truly said that the sediment from Sandy would be different from the normal accrued sediment, so after vertical cores were sampled, and they looked at the material, FEMA agreed that it was not normal,” Farrell said. Any contrast of the vertical cores, pre-and post-Sandy was “dramatically provable,” Farrell said. Therefore, the NJ Department of Transportation (DOT) “who is in charge of the marine highways,” hired 10 crews for every state channel. They dredged the channels from Raritan Bay to Cape May Point.
The telltale indicator of Sandy deposits was, in many places, about three feet of highly concentrated plant debris, such as seagrass and pine needles, over the original muddy sand bay floor, Farrell said. Over the course of a year and a half, the NJDOT took 3,800 sample cores and photographs, and the results were turned over to FEMA for their review. The Superstorm Sandy State Channels Dredging Project Worksheet has been approved by FEMA, at the cost of an estimated $61.5 million, covering 130 state navigation channels, said NJDOT Director of Communications Steve Schapiro. He said the continuing NJDOT dredging to repair navigation channels due to Sandy would be paid for by NJDOT and would be eligible for 90 percent reimbursement by FEMA after the project completion. “NJDOT will only receive reimbursement after projects are completed on a channel-by-channel basis,” Schapiro wrote in an email. “The cost of [dredging navigation channels in Barnegat Bay] is not a fixed number, and I don’t have any figures at this time,” he said. deCamp of Save Barnegat Bay said that the bay has two big problems: a health problem and “an existential problem” in sea level rise. “Society is in a strange state of awareness. They think that Sandy was an 800-year storm, and we don’t have to worry about it,” he said. “But sea level rise could take away the barrier island,” deCamp said. “People don’t like to think about it or talk about it.”
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Continued From Page 1 in to her house in Brick yet. Instead, she’s staying with her 100-year-old father in Point Pleasant Beach. “I cannot physically go into that house alone without shaking,” she said. It hasn’t been fully restored. There have been a host of construction issues, contractor issues, RREM issues, and more. From the outside, it looks like it’s complete, although looking beneath the surface you would be able to see the problems that continue to keep her from coming home. There’s always something else to go wrong. “You’re waiting for the next shoe to drop. You don’t want to open any letters. I’m afraid, sometimes, to answer the phone,” she said. There are physical after-effects as well. She said she developed chronic bronchitis and has had two strokes since the storm. She used to be healthy, but now she’s on 11 pills a day. “A lot of the stress is having to deal with the insurance company,” she said. “The stress will kill you.” After Sandy, she worked in one of the relief centers. She was also photographed holding a sign that read “Hope.” “Whenever there’s heavy rains, I get so nervous I start shaking,” she said. “It’ll never leave you.” She’s not alone. The New Jersey Organizing Project was formed by a group of people who survived Sandy. They recently accumulated surveys from 492 households about what problems they are still facing. A large amount of them were in Ocean and Monmouth counties. More than 70 percent of them reported additional medical or psychological issues, or a worsening of pre-existing conditions since the storm. “Many individuals described anxiety, depression, and posttraumatic stress disorders, often in combination with respiratory, cardiovascular, or other conditions,” according to their report, The Long Road Home. It can be found online at NewJerseyOP.com. “Many people also described an increased dependence on alcohol, tobacco products, or drugs. Of families with children, nearly 40 percent reported that their children’s school performance suffered because of the difficulties their family has faced since the storm.” The full report outlines a score of issues that were left unresolved: people still dealing with contractors or the government, and 57 percent of them saying they think that this could happen again because towns are not prepared. The report suggests solutions such as: The process for clawbacks should be changed to allow people to appeal, have payment plans, or have it forgiven based on their ability to pay. Contractors should be more thoroughly screened. The National Flood Insurance Program, and the flood maps, should be changed. A unified approach to climate change and sea level rise should be led by Trenton. Provide longer-term mental and physical health assistance and programming, since the effects of the storm last for years.
The Toms River Times, October 28, 2017, Page 5 Finding Help Now There was a great outpouring of mental health help immediately after Sandy, said Dr. Adrienne Sessler-Belli, director of the disaster and terrorism branch of the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services in the Department of Health. There were hundreds of counselors throughout the state deployed at shelters and other places to talk to people, she said. Some counselors were people who also were impacted, trained to help their neighbors and who knew what they were going through. The counselors were a part of a program called New Jersey Hope and Healing. They went to different places in the community where impacted people were likely to be. It ended in February of 2014, giving way to other groups like New Jersey Mental Health Cares. They met people directly, and manned a hotline, having logged more than half a million residents served. “We are aware that, after a disaster, there are different phases,” she said. “With the scope of Sandy, it becomes a more complicated recovery process.” In the long term, some programs close, and the funding does dry up, she said. Anniversaries are a difficult time for people, she said. The hurricane coverage in the news brings up a lot of memories and emotions. There are some people who are overwhelmed with anxiety and other symptoms immediately after a catastrophe, but are eventually able to go back to a sense of normalcy without any great impact on their lives, she said. There are some who are not able to, and who still need to reach out for help. “Everyone responds differently. Never judge one person’s reaction,” she said. New Jersey has a team responding to the Virgin Islands, and they are reporting back a very similar situation of what was seen after Sandy, she said. If you need help dealing with Sandy, reach out to New Jersey Mental Health Cares at 1-866-202-HELP. Hurricane Warnings McAvoy said that the coverage of hurricanes Harvey and Irma caused her anxiety, as news reports continually poured in about how devastating they were going to be. And then afterward, the images of the destruction hit a little close to home. Indeed, even news reports like the one you’re reading right now might trigger some anxiety about people who lived through the disaster. Jared Klein, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, said his group performed “post-event review” to see how they communicated about Sandy. It led to a policy change a year later in order to more accurately describe storms of that level so that it would not be confusing. “It’s very important for a forecaster to put it into perspective,” he said. If there is something that happened in recent memory, like Sandy, then the forecaster should compare it to that so people know what kind of storm they are dealing with. This helps the public and media understand what kind of storm is coming. One effect that came from Sandy is that people take storm warnings more seriously. There is less “oh, this can’t happen here.”
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Opinions & Commentary E ditorial Hurricanes Last For Years It’s been five years since Superstorm Sandy. It blew through here in a matter of days, but years later, its impact is still being felt. For most of us, it’s a distant memory. But for many others, the memories are haunting. While most of us can go through our daily lives without even thinking about Sandy for days, maybe weeks, there are others who are dealing with it every waking moment because they are still not back in their homes. Government bureaucracy and insurance entanglements are the biggest problems. Contractor fraud, of course, is another problem. Officials of towns that were hit hardest by Sandy will still tell you how
Election Referendum Questions Regarding Bert Topping’s October 14 letter on the election referendum questions, he was spot on for question one about the library bond issue, but I feel he and others should reconsider what seems to be a no brainer on question two. Consider that since most environment cleanup sites have already been cleaned then what would happen to the additional funds from future recovery
many millions of dollars in ratables have not yet been rebuilt. That figure affects everyone: Towns still have to collect taxes; they’ll just be collecting money from the people who still have houses to tax. Keep Sandy in mind when you hear about disasters near or far. Harvey hit Texas in August. Irma hit Florida as well as islands like Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Then, there were the fires in California. We’re nearing disaster fatigue, but it’s important to keep up support for those who lost everything in these tragedies. If we’re still dealing with a disaster half a decade later, so will they. Chris Lundy News Editor funds be used for? Well a slush fund for left wing environmental groups to star t. Then they would surely use funds to drum up even more charges for even more recovery funds against unsuspecting victims who just happen to own property that a previous ow ner may have polluted. Additionally, insider environmental cleanup hack companies could charge these same hapless victims outrageous clean up charges with little or no recourse. It has happened before. I do not trust New Jersey
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Our Vote Is Our Voice There is so much talk about the dissatisfaction of ou r leaders and ou r moral code. Are things really so different or is more information available through advances in technology? All news has become breaking news. Social media has become a community to vent frustrations. Does any of the noise being projected matter? One sure way of being heard is on Election Day. Breaking news: our next election day is November 7. T he Las Vegas mass shooting, as horrific as it is, dominated the media reports for a week. The coverage remains static with no direction in addressing the problem and finding meaningful solutions. The louder those opposing the gun control laws as they exist, the more stubborn supporters push back in defending a constitutional right. In essence a smoke screen covers the current issues of the day. How many of us are aware that Congress passed legislation that would crim-
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sition to more consistent voters. Connie Flanagan, developmental psychologist, Un ive r sit y of Wisconsin-Madison, says voting is habit forming.” Once you’ve made your f irst vote, it becomes a part of your routine. Everyone you know votes, it feels like a moral and civic obligation.” She states, “We are influenced by how we feel rather than what we are told to do.” The elections are approaching and many issues will have a direct impact on u s de pend i ng upon who wins the election. Our state and local legislators represent us and make decisions that affect our lives, especially when many want to break away from big government. With that said, spread the word, remind each other to show up, vote your conscience, vote for the future. Roseann Petropoulos Wall
The Election Agenda Major Media Will Not Talk About Crucial to the well-being of people in the November 2017 election are four points of understanding that the candidates and the major media will not talk about. The first understanding gives the solution to virtually eliminating violence in the human condition: The Golden Rule/The Law Of Equal Return (Treat every human being as you would want to be treated/because what good and harm you measure to any human being will be measured back to you by the Creator over all your lifetimes within the human condition). The second understanding eliminates taxation by making it clear that it is a form of legal (government approved) thiever y that
co-operativism (voluntary co-operation) based on The Law Of Equal Return (payment for services rendered and accepted). Human beings are the creation and property of the Creator, and not of the political state. When the political state takes money out of your pocket against your will, thievery occurs. Co-operativism allows the citizen to give labor, goods, or money in exchange for a government service voluntarily agreed upon. In co-operation with each other, the citizens themselves carry out the task of government service, without paying others through the use of tax dollars to do the work for them. The third understanding eliminates capitalism in the private sector by once again employing co-operativism based on The Law Of Equal Return. And it is health care for every human being where this understanding is most needed. And two doctors in Kansas are leading the charge by leaving out insurance companies and the government in giving primary to their patients, charging adults only 50 dollars per month and children only 10 dollars per month without deductibles. Whether it is health care or getting a pair of shoes, the answer is co-operativism based on The Law Of Equal Return. The fourth point of understanding is that clarification of land use rights and zoning, and not taxation and bonding, must be used to save open space and farmland along with securing people’s right to land. Five acres for open space and farmland and one acre for the homestead or business and industry comprises the 6-acre tract that all people are entitled to live on for their health and well-being. In the upcoming election, keep these four points of understanding in mind. Ray Kalainikas Manalapan
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School: Continued From Page 1 our children,” Healy said in a press release. “I have to commend our business administrator, Mr. Doering, for his unparalleled expertise and countless hours in compiling
volumes of support documentation, and of course Board of Education President Ben Giovine and the entire board for their backing and confidence in our leadership team. Senators James Holzapfel and Greg McGuckin and Assemblyman David Wolfe (all R-10th), and 10th District staff member
Glen Feldman, were praised for going to bat for the district. The school aid budgets followed school enrollment figures, and the declining aid was done to match declining enrollment, an official stated when the changes were made months ago.
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TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Seaport Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of the rich maritime heritage of the Barnegat Bay. Founded in 1976, the organization focuses on the unique history of those bygone days when schooners, catboats and special purpose small craft sailed New Jersey’s coastal waters. The Barnegat Bay area and the intercoastal waters of New Jersey have produced a number of significant boat types indigenous to the shallow estuaries and bays that provide haven for the blue crab, the flat face flounder, the elusive bay scallop and the sweet
cherrystone clam. New Jersey craft such as the Class “A” catboat, Barnegat Bay sneakbox, gunning skiff, and the Egg Harbor Melon Seed are part of the evolution of watercraft which include the Jersey sea skiff, numerous garveys, hay scows, and sneakboxes, all of which are part of the history the Seaport Society focuses on. The seaport’s museum is at 78 East Water St. in downtown Toms River, open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. For more information, call 732-349-9209 or email HaveFun@tomsriverseaport.org.
Toms River had 17,169 students in the 2008-2009 school year. They were down to 15,620 in 2016-2017. This is a reduction of 9 percent. Neighboring Brick Township had been told they were losing $2.1 million in state aid, but that figure was restored as well.
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Council: Continued From Page 1 Maria Maruca is being challenged by Democrat Anthony Colucci. Colucci worked in accounting for Fortune 100 companies for 40 years before retiring. He volunteered for the Toms River Green Team and Friends of Ortley Beach. “I am currently serving as President of the Ortley Beach Voters and Taxpayers Association (OBVTA) which has given me an up close and personal view of what residents in my Ward expect from their local government officials. Serving in a leadership role has provided me with the tools necessary to affect change to improve the quality of life for our residents,” he said. Waterfront homeowners are concerned with a lack of public spaces and a “general feeling of indifference on the part of the local government,” he said. They need parks, kayak ramps, and other recreation. “We should be working to improve our rating level in the National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System (CRS) to help reduce the flood insurance burden,” he said. There are some areas of town that would be prime real estate for new commercial areas, he said. He would work to attract midsize businesses to Downtown Toms River, a modernization of business on Fischer Boulevard, and he would like to see a varied business district on Route 35 north. “This will stimulate local jobs and help take some of the tax burden away from the homeowners,” he said.
The Toms River Times, October 28, 2017, Page 11 Council meetings should be televised on public access channels, he added. Maruca is the manager of the Motor Vehicle Agency in Toms River, and also helps out at her family’s business Maruca’s Pizza on the Boardwalk in Seaside Heights. She has been on council since 2004. She has served on the Toms River Ocean County Chamber of Commerce, the American Cancer Society, Ocean of Love, NAMI, the People’s Pantry, and the Ocean County Tourism Advisory Council. She is a member of St. Justin’s the Martyr Church. “Property taxes are one of the biggest issues,” she said. “The Toms River Council was able to balance our budget this year with a 0% increase in the municipal tax rate. The challenge is keeping Toms River affordable for our residents while still maintaining a high level of services.” The township is still feeling the effects of Superstorm Sandy, with a loss in ratables, she said. There are also some residents who are not back in their homes. “Ward 1 was hardest hit on both sides of the bay,” she said. “The town worked on getting emergency federal funds, $35,679,000, from the federal government through the state. These funds were spread out over 4 years to help with budget after the storm.” Paving and beach replenishment projects need to be completed, she said. “I would like to see more utilization of the newly created special enforcement task force to address the quality of life issues,” she said. Other work for the township includes advocating for open space purchases and working with recreation leagues, she said.
Ward 2 Incumbent Republican Kevin Geoghegan is being challenged by Democrat Daniel Rodrick. Geoghegan is a retired Toms River Police Department sergeant who works on a per diem basis as a MICU Paramedic for Virtua Health. He also serves as an EMS coordinator in Berkeley. He volunteers with the Silverton First Aid Squad and the Silverton Fire Company, having served as chief for two terms. He is a trustee of the Ocean County 200 Club. He joined the council in February of 2016, and ran for election in 2016 to finish up a term. In his role as a first responder, he said he has seen the impact of overdoses on families and the community in general. Toms River joined a lawsuit against pharmaceutical companies, which is a step in the right direction. Another issue is the Council On Affordable Housing (COAH) that has forced Toms River to allow construction in order to meet a certain number of affordable housing units, he said. “The state maps had numerous errors – for example the state suggested that the cloverleaf turns on Rt. 37, median strip on the Garden State Parkway, golf course in Greenbriar Woodlands and the parking lot at the Ocean County Mall were sites available for affordable units,” he said. “After being allocated the largest number of affordable housing units in the state in rounds 1 and 2 of COAH, the state then proposed in excess of 2,400 units in round 3. Toms River vigorously objected to the excessive numbers but the court mandated Toms River build 1,285 units in round 3 which will end in 2025. “I would like to explore more shared service
agreements with both the Toms River Regional School and the county of Ocean,” he said. This could include large capital purchases or buying additional user licenses of software rather than buying extra software. Rodrick teaches science for the Middletown Board of Education. His undergraduate degree is in geology and he has a master’s degree in administration. “Not having experience in public office is one of my greatest strengths,” he said. “Americans are tired of career politicians and their army of cronies that continually feed at the public trough.” Overdevelopment is one of the biggest problems facing his ward, he said. “There are 1,400 new units of housing under construction in northern Toms River and 2,500 more are in the works. None of it had to be there. “Thousands of additional multi-family units in northern Toms River will strain township services, devastate our schools, and send property taxes skyrocketing,” he said. “I will call for a moratorium on high-density, multi-family development. I will also rezone the Route 9 corridor to prevent high-density residential development.” Incentives should be given to businesses so that they come to Toms River instead of residential housing, he said. “That would create jobs without burdening our infrastructure or increasing taxes,” he said. “Using both zoning and incentives, I would also like to create a commercial buffer between Toms River and the rapid population growth in Lakewood. Incentives could also be used to revitalize both the downtown area and Route (Council - See Page 13)
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Extended Stay Hotel Planned For S. Toms River
By Chris Lundy SOUTH TOMS RIVER – A 100-room extended stay hotel is planned for the land behind the Wawa that is under construction on Dover Road.
concerned that the hotel would become a haven for people who need a cheap place to sleep while dealing with drugs. For example, Toms River Police arrested 15 people on Oct. 5 as part of a 5 a.m. drug raid at the Red Carpet Inn on West Water Street in downtown Toms River. This is exactly the kind of situation South Toms River does not want, borough business administrator Joseph Kostecki said. They will require a commitment from the redeveloper that the right kind of people will be welcome. Since the condo complex and the hotel will be run by the same redeveloper, not a chain, it behooves them to rent rooms to the right people, he said. No one will want to live in a condo next to a hotel known for drugs. –Photos by Chris Lundy The success of one part of the The hotel and condos will be built complex is dependent on the behind the Wawa, which might be success of the other parts. finished in November. “We want the right quality of people there,” he said. The difference between a hotel and an The hotel will join the 360 condominium units also planned for the site that is a re- extended stay hotel is that the extended stay caters to people who travel for busideveloped landfill property. South Toms River isn’t a tourist destina- ness, or specific functions. For example, tion like Seaside, so residents have been professionals are needed to come to the
area for the decommissioning of the Oyster Creek Generating Station. Also, Central Regional School District is hosting events at their campus. “Those are the type of guests they look for,” he said. It is not yet known what the length of time an “extended stay” would be regulated to, or how that would be enforced. The hotel will have a restaurant inside, which will have a liquor license. Unlike other kinds of liquor licenses that the borough would put out to bid and collect money on, this license is attached to the hotel and is overseen directly by the state’s Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control. There would also be a pool and clubhouse usable by hotel guests as well as condo residents, he said. Also in the development would be approximately 8,000 square feet of retail/ commercial property. The volunteer fire company has had a chance to look at the plans to make sure they can respond to any emergencies there, he said. The plan, when finalized, would also have to go before the Pinelands Commission for approval. “We’re approaching it cautiously, but it seems like there’s some support (from residents),” he said. “We honestly trust the redeveloper. They’ve accepted every request the borough asked.”
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Council: Continued From Page 11 37. Toms River is the county seat, and it should look the part.” Ward 3 Incumbent Jeffrey Carr declined to seek re-election. His seat is sought by Republican Louis Gallipoli II and Democrat Laurie Huryk. Gallipoli is the owner of Gallipoli and Gallipoli Wealth Management, and is a certified public accountant. He is currently coaching three youth soccer teams. He has held the following positions in the past: chairman of the Toms River-Ocean County Chamber of Commerce, president of the Kiwanis Club of Toms River, board member of the American Heart Association, treasurer of the O.C. Foundation for Vo-Tec Education, and Little League coach. He plans on using his financial background to analyze budgets to reduce costs and increase efficiency, with the goal being “holding the line on property taxes by pursuing a zero tax increase.” He would like to see more youth programs to keep them from getting involved in drugs, and would like to adapt the town’s master plan to include more open space. The downtown area has a lot of waterfront property and it could be revitalized to make better use of it, he said. “If you are looking for an individual with a vested interest in our community, I am the one. My concerns are likely your concerns, holding the line on property taxes, keeping
The Toms River Times, October 28, 2017, Page 13 our quality of life, and attacking the opioid epidemic and preserving open space,” he said. “Having never run for political office before, I will bring fresh ideas and your concerns to the council, ensuring our hometown remains the Toms River we all love.” Huryk is a registered nurse, specializing in informatics, which links medical professionals with those who create medical software. She was a Girl Scout leader for 16 years. “The number one issue facing us right now is the urbanization of Toms River,” she said. “This has opened the floodgates for unfettered building of thousands of high-density housing units in a concentrated area. Our infrastructure simply cannot handle the subsequent, massive influx of new residents. Our roads will become impassable and the strain on our schools will be unsustainable. With that increased pressure comes increased taxes. I plan to request a moratorium on high-density residential building, and a re-evaluation of the township’s master plan. We should be re-zoning these areas back to rural or commercial to put a stop to the building of more high-density housing along the Route 9 corridor.” The downtown area, with the waterfront property, is ripe for revitalization, much like what’s been done in Red Bank and Freehold, she said. “Inviting commercial businesses to Toms River will increase revenue for the town and stabilize taxes for our residents,” she said. “I’d also like to follow the lead of the Brick Council in supporting local businesses and finding new, creative uses for older structures. For example, if a storefront has been empty for a year, the township could waive permit
fees. This offers an incentive to entrepreneurs embarking on a new business venture while providing a service to the community in revitalizing abandoned property.” Ward 4 Incumbent Republican Alfonso Manforti, the Council President, is being challenged by Democrat Terrance Turnbach. Manforti is a chiropractor who has been on the council for 4 years. He is a current or former member of various groups, including the Toms River Lions Club, Toms River-Ocean County Chamber of Commerce, West Dover Elementary PTO, St Joseph’s parish, International Association of Counselors and Therapists, Columbia Civic League (Italian American Club), and Ocean County Fitness Advisory Council. He has helped run supply drives for troops and food drives for the Monmouth-Ocean Food Bank He said his main goals are to attract more commercial ratables to balance the budget. Part of this is “adopting a new master plan which rezones much of the Route 9 corridor to light industrial.” While there needs to be more commercial and industrial on Route 9, that kind of construction should be stopped in neighborhoods around the hospital, he said. Meanwhile, more recreational areas downtown will make it more attractive to shoppers. A high point of his council work has been the formation of a quality of life task force “that will continually address locations within the township that have been identified as being habitual places of concern for criminal activity, public safety, municipal code violations and
quality of life issues,” he said. Furthering this avenue, the council joined the lawsuit against drug companies to hold them responsible for getting people addicted. Turnbach is a partner in the law firm of Starkey, Kelly, Kenneally, Cunningham and Turnbach. Prior to this, he was employed as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable James N. Citta, J.S.C., Ocean County Superior Court. He is the president-elect for the Ocean County Bar Association, an association that works each year to give back to local communities, and an assistant coach with the Toms River Futbol Club, assisting with the girls U-9 Solo team. The two concerns he hears the most from residents are “property taxes and overdevelopment, with a specific concern on how the overdevelopment will impact our roads and school system. “Our residents are concerned that Toms River cannot handle such development, and that it will only cause our taxes to continue to rise and our roads and schools to become overcrowded,” he said. The local government must be run in a smart, cost effective manner, rewarding hard work, not political connections, he said. “Our downtown area needs revitalization and that starts with cleaning up or shutting down the “heroin hotel” on Water Street, presently operating as the Red Carpet Inn,” he said. “I pledge to clean this hotel up or shut it down under our state statutes that allow townships to address areas of public nuisance.”
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An American Muslim Identity At Toms River Library TOMS RIVER – Sabeeha Rehman, a Muslim-American woman of Pakistani descent, will discuss her book “Threading My Prayer Rug” during a program at 6:30 p.m. Monday, November 20 at the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library, 101 Washington Street. The program is free, but registration is re-
quested. To register, call 732-349-6200 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org. Free parking is available after 5 p.m. in the top and middle levels of the Toms River parking garage behind the library, and all levels in the Ocean County parking garage on Hooper Avenue.
Toms River Elks To Host Annual Festival Of Trees
TOMS RIVER – On December 14 the Toms River Elks Lodge #1875, 600 Washington Street, will host its Annual Festival of Trees Fundraiser, which is open to the public. All visitors will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite non-profit organization’s Christmas tree by submitting a cash donation. The event is from 5 to 9 p.m. and voting ends at 7 p.m. The top organizations will receive large cash prizes from the Toms River Elks Lodge #1875 and 100 percent of the donations that they receive. If you cannot make it to the event, feel free to contact your favorite non-profit and contribute ahead of time or stop by during our pre-gala viewing hours. These hours will be posted closer to the event. There will be ballroom dancers and live music all night from Multigenerational Orchestra, Garden State Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, and the Ocean County Jazz Band. Bring the kids by Santa’s Workshop for free arts and crafts lessons. Enjoy complimentary refreshments and desserts, including an indoor s’mores and hot chocolate bar. Our snack bar will also be open to purchase chicken fingers,
French fries, hot dogs, etc. Want to go home with your own prizes this year? Buy tickets for our Mega 50/50 or our tricky tray. Our proceeds are going to our 501c3 Elks National Foundation, which is a fund where we obtain grants for the community, scholarships, veterans’ service programs and drug awareness. The following non-profit agencies are already registered: Daughters of the American Revolution, Loaves and Fishes, AHS/Popcorn Park, S.A.V.E, YMCA, Harbor House, GSPYO, New Beginnings Pet Rescue, Ladicin, Hope Sheds Light, Merlin’s Kids, Children’s Specialized Hospital, Eyes Like Mine, Field of Dreams, Troop 50, Camp Quality, Military Support 360 Project /Statewide Parent Advocacy Network, Interfaith Hospitality Network of Ocean County, South Toms River Youth Baseball, Church of The Nazarene, Helping Families in Need NJ, Angels of God Community Outreach, East Coast Paws & Claws Pet Rescue, Jonah’s Ark Animal Rescue, Ocean Gate PTO and The Arc Ocean. For more information, visit tomsriverelks. com or call 732-349-9660.
Homework And Research Paper Help
TOMS RIVER – Students who have questions about research papers or bibliographies or general homework questions can make an appointment to visit with retired teacher Mrs. Adams at the Ocean
County Library. Adams helps students ages 12 to 18. She is available on Tuesdays from 2:30 to 4 p.m., or an appointment can be scheduled. To sign up, call 732-349-6200, ext. 5202.
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Goddard School Students Get Visit From Local Heroes
–Photo courtesy Goddard School Sgt. Austin from the Toms River Police teaches Goddard School students about Halloween safety. Halloween safety and the things police By Sara Grillo
TOMS RIVER – As part of Community Helper Week at the Toms River II Goddard School on Route 70, students got a special visit from some local heroes. Sgt. Austin from the Toms River Police Department taught the kids all about
officers do in the community to keep us all safe. Fire Chief Yaiser from the Toms River Fire Department also paid a visit and brought his fire truck, which the kids got to learn about and explore.
West Village Players Present Two One-Act Comedies MANCHESTER – The West Village Players present two one-act comedies, Dear Departed and Nobody Sleeps, on Friday, November 3 at 7 p.m., Saturday, November 4 at 7 p.m. and Sunday November 5 at 3 p.m. at Willow Hall, Buckingham Drive in Leisure Village West.
The set has been donated by the Habitat for Humanities and will be auctioned off after Sunday’s performance. All proceeds from the auction will be going to Habitat. Tickets are $7 and will be available at the door or by calling Barbara at 732657-1040.
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Preferred Home Health’s Joel Markel To Be Honored For Philanthropy
By Sara Grillo LAKEWOOD – Joel Markel, President of Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services (PHHC) and host of the radio show Preferred Company is being honored by the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce as one of its 2017 Citizens of the Year. The ceremony and reception to honor Markel and other Citizens of the Year will take place at the Eagle Ridge Golf Club, 2 Augusta Blvd. on Thursday, November 9 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. PHHC, based in Eatontown, provides a wide range of medical and non-medical home health care services from pediatric to geriatric care in eight areas in New Jersey and three in Pennsylvania. Markel, along with his wife Stephanie, who is a retired dentist, dedicate much of their time toward philanthropy, including support for the Emmanuel Cancer Foundation, where Joel is chairman emeritus and served as president for three years. The Markels also created the Ryan Markel Memorial Fund in honor of their son, who sought medical care at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) over 20 years ago and ultimately passed away of liver cancer and related complications. The fund provides support that gives children at a West Philadelphia homeless shelter medical checkups, and has since evolved into the Homeless Health Initiative, or HHI. Hundreds of volunteers – doctors, nurses, dentists, social works and specialists – now offer free health services to children and their families in three emergency housing shelters through HHI. Markel’s passion for helping children does not end there. He has also served on the board of New Jersey-based Circle Life Foundation, which has a mission to provide palliative care for seriously ill and dying children, as well as offers support for their families. His radio show Preferred Company airs on five radio stations throughout the state, addressing topics such as the senior community, caregivers, charitable and nonprofit causes, and various health and wellness topics alongside co-host Marianne Levy. Townsquare Media renamed its fourth floor WOBM-AM studio in the Bob Levy Broadcast Center to “The Preferred Home Health Care Studio.” Markel has also successfully brought to life his own historical roots within the Holocaust. As the son of a Hungarian Auschwitz
survivor, he wanted to honor the experience his mother and millions of other victims of Jewish genocide endured. During a tour of the Roman Ghetto in 2004, he heard the story of Kappler’s Gold Extortion and decided to bring it to an American audience. He created Oro Macht Frei, or Gold Will Set You Free, a 70-minute documentary that tells the story of the Roman Jewish experience during the Nazi occupation of Rome from September 1943 to June 1944. The film won Best International Documentary out of 15 submissions at the 13th Annual Garden State Film Festival in Atlantic City. In addition to speaking Hebrew frequently, he also speaks Spanish. Markel grew up in Bensonhurst, New York and graduated from CUNY Brooklyn with a B.S. in Accounting. He and his wife Stephanie are 30-year residents of Monmouth County and have two sons – James is an attorney in New York and Lane is a recent college graduate. Tickets for the Citizens of the Year event cost $110 and include a premium open bar, buffet dinner and dessert. Kosher food will be available upon request. Sponsorships and advertising opportunities are available and range from $200 to $1,500. For questions, or to purchase tickets or sponsorships, contact Denise Esposito, Executive Assistant of the Lakewood Chamber at 732-363-0012 or staff@ mylakewoodchamber.com.
Homelessness Prevention Program Offers Aid
OCEAN COUNTY – O.C.E.A.N., Inc. provides Homelessness Prevention services to the residents of Ocean County. The agency assesses each individual’s or family’s situation, then provides appropriate assistance, which includes funding in situations, as well as contacting and working with the homeowner’s
mortgage company or the renter’s landlord, referring clients for counseling on budgeting to avoid problems in the future and making referrals to support organizations. For more information or to obtain an application, call the Housing Counseling program directly at 732-288-2614.
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Toms River Township Fall 2017 Leaf Collection TOMS RIVER – Toms River Township Public Works announced that the schedule for Fall 2017 Leaf Collection will be based on your recycling pick up day. For example, if your recycling day is on a Monday, your leaf collection weeks start Oct. 30 and Nov. 27. If your recycling day is on Tuesday, your leaf collection weeks start Oct. 30 and Dec. 4. If your recycling day is on Wednesday, your leaf collection weeks start Nov. 6 and Dec. 11. If your recycling day is on Thursday, your leaf collection weeks start Nov. 13 and Dec. 18. By Monday at 6:30 a.m., have leaf bags to curbside. Only leaves in plastic bags will be collected.
Sometimes we are ahead of schedule. You should put your bagged leaves to the curb before your scheduled weeks begins, as we may come early. However, we will still come through your area once again during your scheduled collection weeks. Leaves are not permitted in the landfill. If you miss the curbside collection, bagged or loose leaves must be brought to the Recycling Convenience Center (located on Church Road, east of North Bay Avenue). Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Please call 732-255-1000, ext. 8101 or visit our website at tomsrivertownship.com for more details.
Ocean County Veterans Day Parade Set For November 13 TOMS RIVER – The 2017 Ocean County Veterans Day Parade will be held on November 13 in Downtown Toms River. Due to the 2017 New Jersey Education Association Convention taking place November 9 to 10 and Ocean County schools being closed the week of November 6 through 10, the Township and Toms River Veterans Commission agreed to move the parade to the Monday after Veterans Day. Mayor Thomas F. Kelaher said, “Once again in 2017 we have a calendar conflict with Ocean County schools for the annual Veterans Day Parade. We are working with the Veterans Commission to notify all residents and businesses that will be affected on November 13. Our goal is to make your parade experience as enjoyable and seamless as possible.” The parade begins at 9:30 a.m. at the Toms River Shopping Center on Route 37, proceeding south on Main Street (Route 166) and then
east onto Washington Street. The parade will feature numerous military vehicles, elected officials, civic groups, first responders, local high school marching bands and a showcase of vintage cars. “Veterans Day is a very important day to celebrate,” said Mayor Kelaher. “It is especially important that we thank and honor all those who served honorably in the military - in wartime or peacetime – for their dedicated service to our country and for risking their lives to keep us safe.” After the parade, there will be a ceremony held outside Toms River’s Town Hall at 33 Washington Street. The post-parade ceremony will feature speakers and honored guests, a rifle salute, and the placing of the wreath on the Veteran’s monument. Plan to join them in demonstrating our support and never-ending appreciation of our military veterans, active military and their families.
Police Update 911 System SEASIDE HEIGHTS – In order to enhance their ability to communicate with the public during emergencies and other extraordinary events impacting Seaside Heights, the Seaside Heights administration recently approved an agreement with Swift 911 Networking Systems. Swift 911 Notification is a high speed emergency notification system that alerts registered community members to important and time-
sensitive emergency information such as storm warnings, flood conditions, community evacuations, road closures, drinking water quality issues and significant police/fire emergencies. The Swift 911 system uses landline telephones, cellular telephones, email and text messaging in order to provide notifications. To enroll in this program, please visit seasideheightsnj.org and use the Swift 911 link to register.
New Neighborhood Watch Group Forms TOMS RIVER – The police department has partnered with the Greenbriar Woodlands Community to form a neighborhood watch group. The residents will take an active role in their own community. They will participate in crime prevention, safety issues relating to elderly residents, and fraud crimes against seniors. They will be the eyes and ears of the police department when police are not around.
Maria Cassidy, the community’s business manager, received the new neighborhood watch signage to be installed on the community’s streets. John Picurro, the residents’ police liaison, said the new sign will be placed at the entrance gate. For more information on the neighborhood watch programs in Toms River, call headquarters at 732-349-0150 or visit trpolice. org.
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For some folks, inserting your hearing aid into your ear can be a real struggle. Sometimes you twist and turn the hearing aid which eventually creates a sore ear. Here are a few tricks you can utilize to properly insert your hearing instrument into your ear canal. First, for custom, non-behind-the-ear products, the “red” writing on the aid is for the right ear and the “blue” writing is for the left ear. Second, when you are inserting the aid, the “vent hole” is usually on the bottom of the aid facing outside.
Third, as you are trying to insert the instrument, make sure your elbow is “up” in line with your ear and push toward your nose. If your elbow is down, you may not insert the aid in the right direction. Thus, the aid may “stick” out of your ear and constantly ring. Remember, if you are struggling with hearing aid insertion, keep your elbow up while inserting the aid. This will make life a lot simpler and alleviate potential ear soreness and feedback. Finally, make sure you keep in close contact with your hearing healthcare professional who is there for guidance.
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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
4 Powerful Medicinal Herbs For Breast Cancer By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. There’s no time like the present to begin the changes necessary for better breast health. The take-home message today is that you can change the way you break down estrogen in your own body. You have direct control over it and that’s important because estrogen break down is different for everyone. Let’s start with the basics. When you say the word “estrogen” that’s actually three compounds: Estradiol, Estrone and Estriol. Of the three, estradiol is most strongly associated with causing cancer than the other two. Men and women both make estrogen. It’s the breakdown product from testosterone actually. If you have low testosterone, you’ll have low estrogen too. Your body breaks down estrogen into metabolites and some of those are more likely to cause cancer than others. Like I said, you can change the way that your body breaks down the circulating estrogen. So right now, I’m going to give valuable information about how to manufacture your own healthy estrogen metabolites and make it such that you break it down into forms that are less likely to cause cancer. If you are currently undergoing chemotherapy, please ask your doctor if these are right for you: Rosemary – I recommend this either as fresh herb from your grocery store. Cook with it, and make tea with it. Rosemary is a powerful antioxidant that has anti-inflammatory effects similar to a COX 2 inhibitor drug. Rosemary has anti-microbial and direct benefit for breast and prostate health. It has anti-tumor benefits.
It works by helping you break down estrogen into the safer anti-cancer metabolites. Broccoli – It’s impossible to eat 4 pounds of broccoli every day so take the supplement called I3C or DIM. It helps to balance estrogen levels in the body, and appears to have anti-cancer effects particularly for the breast and prostate. Too much crash your thyroid levels due to the goitrogenic effect. Flax Seed – This is kind of like plantbased estrogen (termed phytoestrogens) which kicks off dangerous estrogens from your cells. Men with prostate problems could benefit. Women with “Estrogen Dominance” hallmarked by heavy periods, breast pain, cramping and anxiety might benefit from flax seed. I recommend buying fresh flax seed and grinding it in a coffee grinder and sprinkling it on yogurt or oatmeal. Sage – Salvia officinalis is the botanical name. Just like rosemary, sage contains a lot of “carnosic acid.” This compound was shown in numerous clinical trial to exert apoptosis which means cancer cells die off. Carnosic acid when combined with the breast cancer drug, Tamoxifen, works more effectively together to slow down cancer growth. You can buy fresh sage herb and cook with it, or herbal extracts at any health food store. There are many other alternatives that I haven’t elaborated on such as vitamin D, curcumin and iodine, so if you’re interested in those, come to my website and sign up for my newsletter. Please ask your physician or oncologist if these are right for you. Cooking with the fresh herbs should be just fine.
(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2017 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.
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real eye opener. You said it best when you said, “he’s got a lot of living to do.” As a the owner of a company that works with people facing serious health challenges, you realize how very precious every minute of good health is. That being said, he may still not want to give up his hypochondria because he has made it his defining drama. He is looking for an audience, so don’t be too available to ‘sick’ conversations. Maybe all he needs is a new obsession. Try some new activities together, and keep lots of hand sanitizer and wipes everywhere. It will calm him down and keep you healthy too. Write to joel@preferredcares.com. His radio show, “Preferred Company” airs on Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. on preferredradio. com and 1160 & 1310 WOBM-AM
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TOMS RIVER – Recovery International is a free self-help mental health group that meets every Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church of Toms River, 1070 Hooper Avenue in Room 6. This group offers understanding and support for those who suffer from stress and tension,
anxiety, panic, worry, anger, fear, sleep problems, depression, fatigue, feelings of helplessness, panic attacks and other emotional problems. For more information, please call 732-5575466 or check out our website at recovery international.org.
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YOU have a right to a safe and healthful workplace. Unlike most personal injury cases, a person who suffers an injury at work must assert his/her claim in accordance with the Workers Compensation Act. Under this Act, the burden is placed on the employer to provide medical care to any employee that suffers an injury arising out of the employment, or in the course of employment. However, in some instances, an employer may deny workers compensation coverage by claiming that you have not been injured, or that the injury you have suffered is not serious enough to qualify for Workers Compensation benefits. If a claim is disputed, you may stand to lose critical benefits, such as medical care coverage, financial assistance, and job retraining. Therefore, it is important for every employee to have a basic understanding as to their rights under the Workers Compensation Act. When the Workers Compensation Act was passed, it established that an employer must provide medical care to any employee who suffers an injury arising out of either: (1) a Traumatic Injury or (2) an Occupational Exposure or Disease. The first category of injury, known as Traumatic Injury, occurs whenever an employee suffers an injury that is caused by, or accelerated by, a work place “event”. In most instances, any injury that affects your ability to work will be deemed compensable. Commonly Traumatic Injuries range from: back injuries, infections, hernias, burns, stroke, fractures, broken bones, traumatic hearing loss, and traumatically induced cancers. If such an injury has occurred, you must file a claim petition
for Workers Compensation benefits within two years of the date Christopher R. Shea Esq. of the accident, two years of the employer’s failure to pay you in accordance with an agreement, or within two years of the last payment of compensation. The second category of compensable injury established under the Workers Compensation Act is known as Occupational Exposures and Diseases. In general, Occupational Exposures and Diseases are restricted to diseases that are, or were, characteristic of a particular trade, occupation, or place of employment. Since this type of injury sometimes take years to manifest, the Workers Compensation Act has established different provisions for filing such claims. Under the act, a person who suffers from an Occupational Exposure or Disease must file a claim petition within two years after the date on which the injured employee first becomes aware of the nature of the disability and its relationship to the employment. Thus, under the wording of this Act, an injured employee maintains his right to medical benefits, regardless of when the last exposure occurred, so long as he files within two years of the date he is notified of injury. Accordingly, if you feel that you have suffered one of the aforementioned injuries it is of the utmost importance that you contact a Workers Compensation attorney to secure the benefits that you are entitled to.
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his passenger, who was Marino, into the National Crime Information Center. The trooper discovered the two were linked to a missing juvenile incident in New Jersey. Trautmann was also charged with interfering with the custody of a child under 18 and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. He was issued a summons for the speeding infraction and is being held on bail in the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio pending a court appearance. Additional charges may be filed against Trautmann, and the Toms River Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Bureau is working with the Ohio State Highway Patrol on this possibility.
Evolution Martial Arts To Host Trunk-Or-Treat TOMS RIVER – Evolution Martial Arts of Toms River is set to host their 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. at 1565 Route 37 West. This event, which has grown tremendously from just a couple years ago, is free to the community! Evolution’s goal is to provide a safe and fun environment allowing family and friends to come together and create lasting memories. What sets this Trunk or Treat apart from the rest? About 30 local businesses also come together to participate, creating that “community coming together” vibe. In a hustle and bustle world, having a community that knows and enjoys each other’s company is very special. The vendors set up their own frightfully delightful trunks and hand out goodies to the kids. By doing so, it gives them an opportunity to promote their own business and meet hundreds of potential new customers. Last year Evolution’s Trunk
or Treat brought in approximately 700 children, and this year is expected to be even bigger! So in addition to collecting tasty treats, families leave with sweet deals from surrounding businesses to use throughout the year. Be sure to grab a quick bite from the hot dog truck before heading inside the Evolution Martial Arts’s dojo .Here you will find even more fun for the kids. The inside is set up like something out of a Disney theme park attraction where children will eagerly await their turn to play “Shoot the Zombies” Nerf war. Through clouds of fog and black lights, the kids will enter in groups in which they will battle the zombies together. When the round is over, all participants get a photo op with the not-so-scary zombies. Evolution prides itself on creating an “experience” in everything they do and this event is no exception. For more information, visit facebook.com/evolutionmartialartsnj or evolutionmartialartsnj.com.
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–Photo courtesy American Heart Association Cutting the ribbon are Brett Sealove, cardiologist and partner at Monmouth Cardiology Associates and chair of the 2017 Shoreline Heart Walk, Toni DiRienzo of Lakewood, Howard Schoor of Asbury Park and Catherine Zalewski of Marlboro. T h e Sho r el i n e He a lt h Wa l k wa s By Sara Grillo ASBURY PARK – On Sunday, Octo- s p o n s o r e d l o c a l l y b y H a c ke n s a c k ber 1, nearly 1,200 people from Mon- Meridian Health, New Jersey Natural mouth and Ocean County showed up Gas, RWJBar nabas Health, Marquis to the Asbury Park Boardwalk for the Rehab, Howard Schoor Art, as well as American Heart Association’s Shore- media sponsors WBJB 90.5, 105.7, The line Hear t Walk, which raised over Hawk, Beach Radio, 92.7 WOBM and $175,000 for heart and stroke research 94.3 The Point. “The Shoreline Heart Walk was a huge and education. Participants walked the revitalized success for supporting heart and stroke boardwalk for either 1 or 3 miles and research,” stated Brett Sealove, MD, took part in activities focused in car- FACC, RPVI, cardiologist and partner diovascular wellness, such as health at Monmouth Cardiology Associates screenings and demonstrations in CPR, and chair of the 2017 Shoreline Heart Walk. “We hope that all walk particexercise and nutrition. Leading the walk were local survi- ipants learned more about heart and vor ambassadors, including Toni Di- stroke risks and will take steps to live Rienzo of Lakewood, Howard Schoor Healthy For Good in our communities.” T he A mer ica n Hea r t Associat ion of Asbury Park – both heart disease survivors – and Catherine Zalewski of recently launched a Healthy For Good Marlboro, a two-time stroke survivor. movement ai med at prov id i ng ev iThey each shared their personal and dence -ba sed healt hy liv i ng recomtouching stories with walk participants mendations for families. The initiative circulates around four key areas – Eat during the opening ceremony. “I was honored to support the Shore- Smart, Add Color, Move More and Be line Heart Walk this year with my fam- Well. To donate to the Shoreli ne Hear t ily and friends,” said Zalewski. “It was heartwarming to see the Jersey Shore Walk, visit ShorelineHeartWalk.org. community come together to support To learn more about Healthy For Good, visit heart.org/healthyforgood. this life-saving cause.”
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LAKEHURST – Come celebrate Veterans Day on November 11 with the Navy Lakehurst Historical Society as they honor veterans, their families and other society members from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The day will begin with a tour of the Cathedral of the Air, followed by special tours of displays, including uniforms and flight suits, as well as ships, airplanes, helicopters, and lighter-than-air models. A
visit to the Hindenburg Memorial is also available. Come out and see tributes to all of our service branches. The gift shop will also be open and light refreshments will be served. Everyone will get a ticket to win a door prize. Contact Don Adams at navlake@prodigy.net or 732-818-7520 before November 6 for Navy Lakehurst BASE admission information and pre-registration.
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Help Wanted Experienced Aluminum Sunroom Installer Needed - Must have own tools. Must have driver’s license. Call 609-661-4111. (44) Micromedia Publications/Jersey Shore Online is seeking a full time assistant news editor/news writer with at least two or more years experience to help manage seven of its community newspapers and high-traffic website in Ocean/Monmouth. The assistant news editor will answer directly to the news editor and GM, will be responsible for news gathering and reporting, writing stories for print and web, proofreading and copy editing. Excellent news judgment and communication skills are imperative. Knowledge of Ocean and Monmouth County is required. In addition to working out of our Lakehurst office, the candidate must be able to attend municipal meetings and community events – some nights and after hours are required. Car and driver’s license A MUST. Local candidates preferred.The job also requires preparation of news copy and some office work.Micromedia Publications, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a competitive salary, vacation time and health benefits. Please email a resume and writing samples along with three professional references to jallentoff@jerseyshoreonline.com. Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n) PT/Flex Real Estate Legal Secretary - Must have 5+ years experience. Fax resume to 732-240-9048. (47) Now Hiring Property Inspectors FT/PT in your area. Full, free training provided. jim.g59@comcast.net or msangelabove@comcast.net. 732-7664425, 201-259-0734. Ask for Mel. (51) Counter Help Wanted - Part time hours. Manchester Dry Cleaners. Call Dave 732-657-4421. (47) The Goddard School on Route 70 in Toms River - Is hiring for multiple full time and part time positions! We provide a warm, loving environment for children ages from 6 weeks to 6 years. We are looking for fun, energetic teachers. Must be available Monday through Friday, between the hours of 6:30am-6pm. Looking to hire immediately. Salary based on experience. Benefits include Paid time off, 401K, and paid lunch on Fridays. To learn more about our available positions or to set up an interview call 732-363-5530 or email your resume to dtomsriver2nj2@goddardschools.com. Work At Home - Calling property managers. Need computer and laptop. 9:30 am to 12 or 1 - 4 pm. Salary and bonus. Call 848-222-4887. (46) Sales/Marketing - Part time Jackson office. Hours 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call 1-800361-9881. (46)
Services Wallpaper and Bordering - Hanging and removal of old. No job too big or small. Great references. Call Angela 609-891-8544. (44) BUY DIRECT FLOORING - 26oz. Commercial carpet $1.45 sq.ft. Installed. Quality plush, Berber. RITZ, luxury vinyl $2.65 square. ft. Installed. Restretching, repairs. Owner installed. Doug 503-504-9286. (46)
Services PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Celebrating 50 years of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. See all our anniversary and monthly specials. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732-5003063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Handyman – All masonry work, repairs, sidewalks, paving, stone, decorative stone, mulch. Call Jerry 732-684-8863. Free estimates. NJ reg #13VH08709600. (41) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (50) All Around Yard And Home Maintenance – Outdoor, indoor work done to your satisfaction. Spring thru Winter. Cleaning, home repairs, yard upgrades, etc. References upon request. Very diligent. Fair estimates. Eddie Zsoka 732-608-4781. (37) Painting - By neat, meticulous craftsman who will beat any written estimate. Interior/exterior. Free estimate. Fully insured. 732-5067787, 646-643-7678. (47)
Services Don Carnevale Painting - Specializing interiors. Very neat. Special senior discounts. Reasonable, affordable, insured. References. Low winter rates. License #13VH3846900. 732-899-4470 or 732-814-4851. Thank you. (44) Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n)
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Companion Care For Seniors Cooking, cleaning, shopping, doctor visits, dining out, and in home all around conversation, music, games and shows of choice. Multi-Lingual, world traveled experienced with kindness to share. Peace of mind is my guarantee, American born, retired but wanting to be of purpose for always. 732-278-3770; text or call, Thank You. (44)
Autobody Work - $99 any dent big or small, professionally done. We come to you. Serving Ocean and Monmouth counties. 347-744-7409. (t/n) Griffin Landscaping - Trees and bushes trimmed or removed. Stone, brick, pavers, mulch and retaining walls. Painting (indoors and out). Powerwashing. 609-661-2008. (46) Do You Need Someone - To take care of your loved one in the evenings Monday through Friday? Call Janet 732-409-7794 (Howell, Freehold and Jackson). (35)
MY BUDDY Wellness Phone Service Easing Loneliness - Is your loved one home alone? Receive a business-like call daily. Reasonable cost. For info, email mybuddy660@gmail.com. My Buddy verified by Department Veteran Affairs listed as (SDVOSB) on www.vetbiz. gov. Must be 18+ years. (44)
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Friends of the Library
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Beach Revenue Up In 2017 By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Municipal beach revenue has increased since last year, officials said. At the close of the 2017 season, revenue came in at $445,676, said Jared Tate, director of recreation. This is an increase of last year’s
$428,883, which, in turn, was an increase of the previous year. These figures only include the municipally run ones at Ortley Beach and Shelter Cove. The rest are run by private homeowners associations.
Meet A Medium At The Toms River Library TOMS RIVER – Medium RoseMarie Rubinetti Cappiello will discuss her new book “Speaking From Spirit” during a program at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 4 at the Toms River Library, 101 Washington Street. Cappiello will bring forth spirits who seek to make connection with people in the audience. If you have ever wondered
how a medium works here is your chance to learn more. Books will be available to purchase after the presentation and signed by the author. This program is free but registration is required. To register, call the branch at 732349-6200 or visit theoceancountylibrary. org.
Holiday Heights New Year’s Eve Celebration TOMS RIVER – Holiday Heights Recreation will host a New Year’s Eve Celebration on Sunday, December 31 with entertainment by Party Nite DJs and dinner served by Blue Collar Catering. Clubhouse Auditorium doors open at 6:30 p.m. and dinner is at 7 p.m. at 96 Prince Charles Drive. Dinner is a choice
of prime rib, crab meat stuffed flounder or chicken marsala. Tickets will be on sale Thursdays from November 2 to December 21 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Cost is $49 per person. Checks only; no refunds. For ticket information, call Carolyn at 732-608-7674 or Zeny at 732-551-2178.
The Ocean County Library To Host Expressions
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library is pleased to announce that it will host “Expressions” by The Ocean County Artist Guild, throughout the month of October. This exhibit, featured at the Toms River Branch in the 2nd Floor Gallery space, showcases the diverse talents of the Guild members. The Ocean County Artists’ Guild is a non-profit organization located in Island Heights, in a beautiful turn of the century
Victorian House. The Guild works to promote the arts in Ocean County drawing in artists and patrons from around the region. They provide an outlet and training for artistic talent and enhance the quality of life for Ocean County residents. “Expressions” is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library at 732-349-6200, or visit theoceancountyli brary.org.
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La Bove Grande Restaurant & Banquet
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–Photo courtesy Rana Faure/MSG PhotosSavannah and Grayson Young, 3, went out for ice cream with members of the Rockettes. is a program designed to reach out to the comBy Chris Lundy
TOMS RIVER – The Rockettes traveled to Toms River as part of their “Gift of Joy” program where they visit local families to have a special day. On Sept. 20, they went to Denae’s Ice Cream & Sweet Shop with the Young family from Brick, specifically their 3-year-old twins, Savannah and Grayson. According to a press release, the “Gift of Joy”
munity and spread cheer, tied in to the upcoming Christmas Spectacular. Fans were chosen who had faced some personal adversities. Grayson is on the autism spectrum and has a seizure disorder. He is in and out of the hospital and has many doctor appointments. The family’s older son Mitchell reached out to the Rockettes to bring some joy to his family and siblings.
Celebrity Filled Superhero Superfest Comic-Con
TOMS RIVER – Press Communications, LLC will host their first-ever Superhero Superfest event on November 4 at the Toms River High School North Arena from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Superhero Superfest is an interactive, family-friendly comic-con for the superhero/comic book/sci-fi super fan. Press Communication’s mission for this event is to help young people follow their passion of creativity, art and expression. The event will feature celebrity icons, including Star Trek Deep Space Nine star Rene Auberjonois and Fear The Walking Dead star Danay Garcia.Auberjonois and Garcia will hold autograph signings and deliver an hour presentation at the event. The guest list will also feature NFL stars Sean Landeta, Eric Dorsey and Stephen Baker, plus reality star Gina Maria from Big Brother, the 501st Legion, the Mandalorian Mercs and a special appearance by the USS Challenger (The Jersey Shore Chapter of STARFLEET, Star Trek Fan Association). The event will include over 75 exhibits, plus meet and greets with local artists and creators who will be set
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up in the Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation’s Artists and Writer’s Alley (located inside the Arena at the event). Auto sponsor Toms River Mitsubisi and Toms River Volkswagen will also have vehicles displayed out front. At this comic-con guests will be able to meet celebrities, become “superhero certified” at the “superhero challenges” that will be set up around the arena, shop for comics and collectibles from over 100 vendors, try out the Game Zone Mobile Gaming Truck, and enter COSPLAY costume contests throughout the day. Some interactive games and workshops include: The Harry Potter Experience, Jedi Academy, Nerf Turf Challenge, Cosplay Fun & Contests, Prop Making & Cosplay Workshops, Superhero Sprint and the High Speed Chase. There will also be a 360 photo booth, face painting, bounce houses and photo ops. One lucky grand prize winner will also win an all-inclusive vacation package to the Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & Spa courtesy of Travelsmiths. For additional details please visit superherosuper fest.com.
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Chowderfest Serves Up A Good Time
–Photos courtesy Southern Ocean Chamber of Commerce Record numbers came out to Beach Haven for this year’s event. By William Clanton pact form summer well into October,” said BEACH HAVEN – This past Sunday brought record breaking crowds to Long Beach Island’s premier end-of-summer event. The 29th Annual Chowderfest weekend had probably one of the best turnouts this area as seen in a long time. With a record number of approximately 15,000 people in attendance, 300 volunteers, 15 restaurants and according to Todd Elsasser the event coordinator, well over 3,000 gallons of red, white and creative chowders. This year’s Chowderfest has made its way into the history books. Glenn Kalina, DJ for WJRZ FM and the MC for the event, stated, “Chowderfest 2017 has gone down in history as the most attended.” The weather was beautiful, the crowd was huge and the smell of chowder was in the air. The event was split into two days. Saturday marked the Chowderfest Weekend Merchants Mart. This featured a wide variety of vendors, local businesses, great end of summer sales, plus great food vendors and entertainment on the main stage. This year the Merchant Mart captured the “makers” trend with the new Make Shift Row Tent with handmade products for sale. Live music was provided by Jimmy Brogan, White Rabbit and The Impulsives. Children’s entertainment included hands on crafts from The Learning Experience, Face Painting by Sprinkles the Clown and Crunchy the T-Rex made his first ever Long Beach Island appearance. There was something for everyone at the free Merchant Mart. On Sunday, the streets of Bay Village and the Taylor Avenue ball field between Ninth Street and Taylor Avenue (across from Schooner’s Wharf) were packed tight with locals and tourists alike getting their fill of chowder, Chowderwear merchandise, beer, and live musical entertainment from bands and artists like The Pickles, Ted Hammock, Jason Booth and Funk Shway & The Dojo Birds. Restaurants like The Blue Water Café, Lefty’s Tavern, the Delaware Avenue Oyster House and so many more served up endless amounts of some of the best Chowder in all of the state. These restaurants and businesses lined the field in Bay Village under big white tents featuring themed displays, brilliant enthusiasm and cups upon cups of delicious Chowder. “Chowderfest extends the economic im-
Lori Pepenella, CEO of the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce. “It allows our restaurants to shine and connect with customers they never would have before.” Chowderfest is Long Beach Island’s big ‘end of summer’ event that helps to extend the summer season here on LBI and benefit local businesses, she said. All the proceeds from this event go directly to the hundreds of local businesses, charities, events and local scholarships. It was more than just a locally-attended event, she said. Fans from as far as California, Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico were among the visitors. “A big thank you to everybody who showed up, the restaurants who make the chowder, everyone who helps us during the event, my wife (Jillian Elsasser, President of the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce), the committee and the guys who are here every day and all week long. Those people are the ones who make this happen,” said the event coordinator Todd Elsasser, as he personally thanked all the individuals and groups that made this event possible. LBI’s 29th Annual Chowderfest of 2017 may be over but Elsasser said the committee are already planning the next one and are in big hopes for an even bigger turnout for their 30th year. The Winners Winners were awarded in several categories. New England – Grand Champion: Howard’s Seafood, 2nd Place: The Chicken Or The Egg, 3rd Place: Country Kettle Chowda Manhattan – Grand Champion: Lefty’s Tavern, 2nd Place: Stefano’s LBI, 3rd Place: Black Whale Bar & Fish House. Creative Chowder – Grand Champion: Blue Water Cafe LBI, 2nd Place: La Bamba Mexican Restaurant, 3rd Place: Cuisine on the Green at Atlantis Rookie of the Year: Delaware Avenue Oyster House Best Interpretation of the Theme: Country Kettle Chowda Best Shore Motiff: Buckalew’s Restaurant and Tavern Most Enthusiastic: Lefty’s Tavern Most Creative Booth: Delaware Avenue Oyster House
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com m it ment to pa- Kirsh said. tients, coupled with Hearing loss, unfortunately, technology and value often goes untreated since it is have set Garden State Hearing not painful and often not a pri& Balance Center apart for ority for patients. But for the years, with recent investments 40 million people who suffer making the treatment of hear- from it, Dr. Kirsh explains, ing loss and similar conditions it is important that they seek more manageable than ever. diagnosis and t reatment to T he pr act ice, wh ich ha s improve their life and ensure offices in Toms River, Mana- good health. hawkin and Whiting, was the “Over the last few years, first in the United States to there have been a lot of studbe Audigy-Certified, a testa- ies that show a relationship ment to its adherence to the bet ween u nt reated hear ing industry’s best practices that loss and memory deficits such are required for certification. as dementia and Alzheimer’s, “Any business that is Au- which means you r suscepdigy-Certif ied, from a best t ibilit y to obt ai n i ng t hese practices standpoint, is in the memory issues increases as top t wo to a function of “We don’t over three percent t he hea r i ng in the counloss that you schedule or double try,” said Dr. h a v e ,” D r . book, so people are Isidore Kirsh said. generally seen on time.” Kirsh – commonly Wit h r a re –Dr. Kirsh known as Dr. exception, Izzy – foundthe only way er and director of the practice, to help preserve your hearing who holds a doctorate degree is th rough a hear ing aid – (Ph.D.) from the Union Insti- sometimes a stumbling block tute & University. for patients who are self-conThe Center performs testing scious about wearing one. But for patients with auditory pro- technological improvements cessing disorders and testing have led to the devices becomfor people who are suffering ing vir tually invisible, and from tinnitus – ringing in the more helpful than ever. ears – as well as hearing loss “They can be 100 percent and balance issues. invisible, they can have BlueDr. Kirsh’s practice includes tooth as well as Wi-Fi capastate-of-the art equipment to bilities,” Dr. Kirsh explained. evaluate hearing and balance “ You ca n st r e a m a sig n a l issues, which are often related through your iPhone or your to inner ear disorders. television, even movies and “Seventy percent of patients Broa dway shows, r ig ht t o wh o c o m pl a i n of b a l a n c e you r hea r i ng aid. Most of proble m s u s u a l ly h ave a n today’s hearing aids are very i n ner ear component,” Dr. inconspicuous, meaning the
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cosmetic issue is really not an issue anymore.” Hearing aids also can have features such as GPS locator capability. “The technology is improving significantly every year,” Dr. Kirsh said. For patients, hearing aids can be financed interest free for 24 months, and Dr. Kirsh’s practice provides free battery replacements for life. Patients can also return a hearing aid during a 75 day trial period, during which time they return to Garden State Hearing &
Balance Center a minimum of three times to check on their progress. “We don’t over schedule or double book, so people are generally seen on time,” said Dr. Kirsh. The practice has th r ived on accessibility for patients, investments in technology, and the easing of the financial aspect of treatment. “We try to give people as much value as possible, and
that really separates us from some of the other hearing care professionals out there,” Better hearing is a priceless gift! Dr. Kirsh said.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast
For the week of October 14 - October 20
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Friction and fiction may be the keywords of the upcoming week. Avoid losing your temper with irritations at the workplace and steer clear of offers that seem too good to be true. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): When your head is in the clouds you may overlook stumbling blocks beneath your feet. In the week ahead your romantic side may blossom. A co-worker may want to be more than a friend. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): A wild goose chase might be beneficial. You are attracted by things of dubious value. This week you might not profit from financial transactions yet could derive benefit from the process. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Hold up high standards. If you face a series of difficulties in the week ahead it isn’t necessarily because you are doing something wrong, but because you are doing something right. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your business sense might be in the spotlight as this week unfolds. You might find favor with the high and mighty and ambitions may be achieved, but may be surprised by financial discrepancies. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Phil Collins sang about the “land of confusion” and you might know just what he meant. In the week ahead you might find it difficult to navigate the ins and outs of relationships and negotiations.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may be fated to have someone cater to your every desire early in the week. You may enjoy wallowing in romantic fantasies, but may find communications with a loved one is challenging. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In the week ahead you demonstrate your talent for teamwork. Compromise, however, only works when everyone keeps the bargain. Don’t risk your money or reputation on a handshake. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Do your best. Slam the door on unpleasant memories and make only happy ones. Honor your commitments and uphold the highest ethical standards in the week to come. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In the upcoming week you may be reminded of obligations to even when they come at a cost to yourself. Co-workers or workplace activities could tempt you to take the easy way out. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You can’t please everyone. You won’t even please yourself with expensive purchases or investments this week. What you think is a bargain could prove costly if you buy on credit. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Opposites may attract as well as repel. You may be faced with a sudden infatuation in the week ahead. Take time to reconsider before making an irrevocable commitment or crucial decision.
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Wolfgang Puck’s Kitchen Pure Elegance:Think Dinner Party Cooking Can’t Be Quick And Easy? Think Again. By Wolfgang Puck
If you’ve ever hung out in a restaurant kitchen, or been seated close enough to one to witness the chefs in action, you’ve probably heard the head chef repeatedly calling out the word “Fire!” Rather than sounding any kind of alarm, the command actually means that the time has come for a particular dish to be cooked so that it will be ready to serve along with the rest of a particular table’s order - all part of the system that keeps a restaurant running efficiently. Good restaurant cooking and service often do call for split-second timing, even though there may also be many dishes on a menu that are slowly cooked (braises, stews or roasts) or elements of recipes (sauces, dressings and fresh pastas) that require advance preparation. But it still can be really surprising how quickly many dishes do come together in a fine-dining establishment. The same can be true when you entertain at home. While many people think that throwing a dinner party must call for hours of cooking, it is possible - and, I would say, often preferable - to entertain elegantly without spending very much time in the kitchen at all. The key to achieving this goal, however, relies largely on one key element: preparation. My recipe for thyme-steamed stuffed chicken legs with watercress sauce, a classic from my pre-Spago days of cooking at Ma Maison restaurant in Los Angeles, is a perfect example of that principle. It’s a delicious, surprisingly light main course, featuring chicken legs from which the thigh bones have been removed (you can ask the butcher to do it for you). They are filled with a port-seasoned mixture of chopped chicken breast, mushrooms, and onion, steamed over thyme-scented broth, then sliced and served with a quickly blended sauce based on fresh watercress and some of the flavorful steaming liquid. Some people might think an elegant-sounding dish like this might take considerable time to prepare, or call for special cooking skill. But, in fact, the cooking time start to finish is under 30 minutes. The reason cooking happens so quickly is that, up to several hours in advance, you do another simple 30 minutes or so of prep work, quickly sauteing and cooling the filling, and then stuffing the boned legs and securing them with toothpicks. That prep, and the fact that the final steaming takes place pretty much unattended and the sauce takes seconds to prepare, leaves you free to welcome and enjoy pre-dinner cocktails or a glass of wine with your guests. It all comes together so easily and seamlessly that you won’t even feel the need to call out “Fire!” before serving time. THYME-STEAMED STUFFED CHICKEN LEGS WITH WATERCRESS SAUCE Serves 4 For the stuffed chicken legs: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 small onion, minced 2 ounces (60 g) button mushrooms, quartered 8 ounces (250 g) boneless, skinless chicken
breast, coarsely ground or chopped Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup (60 mL) port 1/2 cup (125 mL) chicken broth 2 t ablespoons chopped f resh It alia n parsley leaves 4 whole chicken legs with thighs, thigh bones removed by butcher and reserved for steaming liquid For steaming: 1 quart chicken broth or stock 3 or 4 fresh thyme sprigs 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil For the watercress sauce: 1/2 bunch watercress 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 lemon, juiced Up to several hours ahead of serving time, make the filling: Heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the onions and saute for 1 minute. Add the mushrooms and chopped chicken breast, and saute, breaking up the chicken with a wooden spoon, until the mushrooms begin to give off their liquid and the chicken is no longer pink. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and add the port. Turn down the heat slightly, return the pan to the heat, and cook until the port is reduced by about one quarter, taking care not to let the vapors from the port ignite. Add the chicken broth and cook for 2 minutes longer. With a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken-mushroom mixture to a bowl. Return the pan to the heat and reduce the liquid to a syrupy consistency, about 5 minutes. Add the reduced liquid to the chicken mixture. Add the parsley and stir well. Set aside to cool. Season the chicken legs inside and out with salt and pepper. Place the legs on a clean work surface, skin-side down. Place about 1/4 cup (60 ml) of the cooled filling inside the boned portion of each leg. Fold the meat neatly over the filling and secure closed with a wooden toothpick. To steam the chicken legs, combine the chicken stock, reserved bones, thyme, and olive oil in the bottom of a steamer or in a saucepan large enough to support a steamer basket. Bring the steaming liquid to a boil. Place the steamer basket over the steaming liquid. Add the chicken legs in a single layer and cover. Steam until the chicken is cooked through, about 25 minutes. Remove the chicken legs from the steamer and keep warm while you make the sauce. Place 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the steaming liquid in a blender. Add the watercress, cover, and blend well, following the manufacturer’s instructions to avoid spattering. With the blender running on low speed, add the butter a little bit at a time. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. To serve, slice the boneless part of each chicken leg crosswise into 3 slices. Spoon some sauce on a plate and top with the chicken leg, slightly overlapping the sliced, stuffed thigh pieces.
(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2017 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.
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