2019-01-12 - The Howell Times

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Howell Swears In New Council Members

By Chris Lundy JERSEY SHORE – The front of the house looks like a very nice, very large two-story home. It just happens to have a lot of parking spaces and another office building behind it.

Inside, you’ll find a large, open dining room and kitchen with multiple appliances. A living room area had holiday decorations up at the time. The bedrooms are all upstairs. Everything is like a house, just bigger.

This was done by design.

It’s meant to feel like a home.

Even the lack of signs on the property let it fit in with the neighborhood. This is Ocean’s Harbor House, a place for youth –Photos by Chris Luncy who are homeless or in crisis.

The Supervised Transitional Despite the name, they also Living Program is housed in a building that looks much like a home. There (Harbor - See Page 2) are a few musical instruments around, for people to try out.

Howell Nurses Tackling Health & Education

By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL – At a recent Board of Education meeting, Lynn Donahue, school nurse at the Newbury School, presented the district Nursing Services Plan to the board. With a lot on their plate, Howell’s school nurses still managed a successful and healthy year, with plans to continue this into 2019.

According to Donahue, the district is staffed with one vice principal/supervisor, one head nurse, one certified school nurse in each building, two part-time registered nurses (RNs) assisting

in each middle school daily, and two RNs assisting in the elementary schools to cover all schools.

Not only this, but nurses are tasked with various responsibilities such as administering medications, reviewing physicals, filling out accident reports, and even health education, to name a few. For the 2018-2019 school year, the district has seen: • 2,279 students with medical involvement • 110,145 health office visits • 12,055 medications administered • 946 sports physicals re-

viewed and processed 1,427 medical updates reviewed and processed • 9 instances where EMS was activated during school hours • 446 Student Accident Reports • 94 Workman’s Compensation Forms • 5,854 student blood pressure screenings • 3, 535 s t u d e nt he a r i ng screenings Donahue also noted that the district has 527 students with •

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| January 12, 2019

By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL – It was a full house at Howell Township’s 2019 Reorganization meeting, where three new members were sworn in to the township council.

John Bonevich was first up.

Sur rounded by his wife and children, Bonevich was sworn in by New Jersey Assemblyman Raj Mukherji (D-33). Bonevich thanked his wife, kids, mother, and friends in Howell.

“I just ask that you all look at me as a citizen that cares and just wants to make a difference,” he said. “Thank you for your trust.”

Next up was Pamela Richmond, sworn in by Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden. Richmond called it “a privilege” to serve on the council, noting that she is “truly and deeply humbled” by the opportunity.

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Freeholders Sworn In For 2019

By Kimberly Bosco FREEHOLD – Monmouth County held its annual Organization Meeting on January 3, 2019 at the Biotechnology High School in Freehold.

At the meeting, Freeholder Gerry P. Scharfenberger, Ph.D. was sworn in to a one-year term and Freeholder Susan M. Kiley was sworn in for a three-year term

by Monmouth County Clerk Christine G. Hanlon. The oath of office was issued by the Honorable Joseph Oxley, Judge Superior Court Monmouth County.

Freeholder Thomas A. Arnone was once again named Freeholder Director and Freeholder Patrick Impreveduto, Freeholder Deputy Director.

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Harbor:

Continued From Page 1 serve Monmouth County.

This particular building houses the Supervised Transitional Living Program. It is meant to provide security and structure for youth ages 16-21, as they learn the skills and get employment to become independent adults.

There’s another building, elsewhere in Toms River, for children as young as 10. This location is meant to provide shelter while an appropriate placement is found. In both places, the youths and their families are given counseling in addition to the children having a safe place to be.

“The children are here because their parents are incapable of caring for them,” executive director John Piscal said.

What he’s seeing in this job is that it’s usually not the child’s fault. They are just kids in a situation they can’t control.

Sadly, he’s noticing something that is happening nationally, but particularly around here: an increase in the number of “heroin orphans:” Parents who are still alive but have fallen into addiction and can’t be responsible for their children. Over the course of Harbor House’s 30 years, the heroin epidemic has been the biggest change. It has become the main reason that the kids are here, he said.

The state estimates that there are 60,000 grandparents in New Jersey who are primary caregivers. Some of them are not physically or emotionally able to take care of a young person who is going through a hard time, so the kids wind up in places like Harbor House.

“We think it’s way more than 60,000,” he said.

There is a stigma associated with needing help.

People don’t want to admit it, so they don’t make it known. They should know that it’s far more common than they realize, and that there’s nothing wrong with asking for help.

The children come to them from all walks of life, and all different levels of independence.

They are thrust into new surroundings, so Piscal said the staff works to give them a sense of normalcy. They have chores around the house. They eat family-style around a dining room table.

“We’re big on giving them ownership of the house,” Piscal said. There are monthly meetings, and they are given chances to voice their opinions.

They are not housebound. They go out as often as they can, to the BlueClaws, Six Flags, the beach or the movies just like any other kids.

But summers are hard. Holiday breaks are hard. These are the weeks when they don’t have the routine of school, seeing their friends, hanging out and talking at their lockers.

“You’d never see a kid so excited to see the first day of school,” he said.

Some of the youth are referred to Harbor House by school counselors, teachers or police officers who see a kid in need of help. Sometimes, a kid will call and ask for help.

In addition to making sure the youths’ physical needs are met, there are trained counselors working the house. Because of the nature of the business, they can’t use volunteers.

As a nonprofit, they are continually open for supplies, monetary donations, and even gift cards.

Go to OceansHarborHouse.org and click on “Ways To Help” for more information.

Nurses:

Continued From Page 1 asthma, each with an Asthma Treatment Plan; 13 students with diabetes; and 487 students with food allergies.

While nursing staff provide these numerous services to the district, they are also responsible for “helping students to make healthy and safe food choices, teaching staff about food allergies, working with students, parents, and doctors to create health plans for classroom and busses…[and] training EpiPen delegates,” according to Donahue.

Additionally, their duties include catheterizations, hearing aid checks, substance abuse screenings, and assistance with scoliosis braces, orthopedic injuries, and mediation patches.

Nursing services does not only focus on student care, but also on health education for both staff and students, according to Donahue. Staff educational trainings are facilitated for severe allergic reactions,

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Continued From Page 1 Richmond also highlighted her stance on some key township issues including protecting open space, spending the township’s money responsibly, opposing high density housing, and supporting police and EMS, among others.

Last was Thomas Russo, also sworn in by Sheriff Golden. Russo was accompanied by his wife and parents. Born and raised in Howell,

diabetes, asthma, blood borne pathogens, seizures, cardiac response, EpiPen administering, glucagon administering, and head lice, among others. So far, the nurses have provided 919 student specific trainings for the administering of epinephrine, according to the report.

Students are also taught to get involved in their own health through various educational programs such as the Health Walk, health and safety presentations, fitness presentations, a Helmet Safety program through the K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital, and even a Teddy Bear Clinic for first graders.

It seems that Howell School District nurses have plenty to do while school is in session, however they are continuing to “keep ahead of the curve,” said Donahue. Currently, nursing staff are working in PLCs (or Primary Learning Centers) to share knowledge, conducting Stop the Bleed and Narcan training, and looking into electronic systems for record keeping.

Russo defined the township as “a gem.”

The new council members, as well as Sheriff Golden, all recognized the service of outgoing council members of Pauline Smith, Robert Walsh, and Deputy Mayor Nicastro, who was present in the audience.

Bonevich, Richmond, and Russo will be joining existing councilwoman Evelyn O’Donnell and Mayor Theresa Berger on the dais. The next township meeting will be held on January 22, 2019.

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HOWELL – Police urge residents to be aware of scams involving App Store & iTunes Gift Cards and Apple Store Gift Cards. A string of scams are taking place asking people to make payments over the phone for things such as taxes, hospital bills, bail money, debt collection, and utility bills. The scams are committed using many methods, including gift cards. As the fraudsters are sometimes requesting codes from App Store & iTunes Gift Cards or Apple Store Gift Cards, we want to make sure our customers are aware of these scams.

Regardless of the reason for payment, the scam follows a certain formula: The victim receives a call instilling panic and urgency to make a payment by purchasing App Store & iTunes Gift Cards or Apple Store Gift Cards from the nearest retailer (convenience store, electronics retailer, etc.). After the cards have been purchased, the victim is asked to pay by sharing the code(s) on the back of the card with the caller over the phone.

It’s important to know that App Store & iTunes Gift Cards can be used ONLY to purchase goods and services from the iTunes Store, App Store, Apple Books, for an Apple Music subscription, or for iCloud storage. Apple Store Gift Cards can be redeemed ONLY on the Apple Online Store and at Apple Retail Stores. If you’re approached to use the cards for any other payment, you could very likely be the target of a scam and should immediately report it to your local police department as well as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at ftccomplaintassistant.gov.

Register Your Surveillance Camera With Manasquan Police MANASQUAN – The Manasquan Police Department is initiating a new program. This program encourages residents and businesses to register their privately owned home or business video surveillance system, including the popular doorbell camera systems. We recognize that crimes can be committed at any place or time and that video surveillance systems may capture footage that could help solve crimes in our community. During a criminal investigation our officers are often unaware of the many residences and businesses that have surveillance systems who might have this footage.

Please note that this program does not give police the ability to tap into any home or business surveillance feeds. Your participation in this program is 100 percent voluntary and your personal information will be kept confidential and not for public dissemination. Only law enforcement personnel will view the surveillance footage.

Any resident or business can register their camera by going to manasquan-nj.gov to fill out a short form. To access this form from the main page of the town’s website click on the government tab and then on the police department tab. The video camera registration will be on the left hand side. Any questions please reach out to Chief Michael Bauer at 732-2231000 ext. 223.

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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

Capitol Comments Senator Robert W. Singer 30th Legislative District, Serving Howell

TRENTON - In an effort to prevent NJ Transit customers from being forced to cope with fare hikes, Senator Robert Singer has sponsored legislation to find alternative ways to

fund climbing expenses at the troubled agency.

The legislation, which would establish the “New Jersey Transit Alternative Revenue Task Force” was later advanced by the Sen-

NJ Transit Needs To Make Money From Something Other Than Fare Hikes

ate Transportation Committee.

“Commuters have sacr if iced enough. T hey shou ld n’t h ave t o pay more,” Senator Si nge r (R-30 th) said. “Fare hikes are not the answer. We know that there are other ways to save money and get NJ Transit back on track.

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Sheila Oliver T R EN TON – Act i ng Gover nor Sheila Oliver signed legislation to establish the New Jersey Ca reg ive r Ta sk Force, which will evaluate supp or t s e r v ic e s t h at a r e available to caregivers.

The Task Force will also recom mend i mprove ments and expansion of such services and is required to provide an initial report within a year of its organization.

“Caregivers throughout our state work long hours for often little to no compensation, supporting the elderly and those with d is abi l it ie s , i nclud i ng mental illnesses,” Acting Gover nor Sheila Oliver

said. “I am proud to sign a bill creating the New Jersey Caregiver Taskforce, which will explore ways to improve conditions and support these self less individuals and the people they care for.”

“Caregivers are vital to the quality of life for m a n y Ne w Je r s e y a n s , e s p e cia l ly i nd iv id u a l s with disabilities and older adults, but caregiving is also diff icult work that can t a ke its toll,” said C o m m i s s i o n e r C a r ol e Johnson, member of the New Je r s e y C a r eg ive r Task Force. “Caregivers devote their lives to their loved ones, often missi ng wo r k a n d m i s si ng

out on wages, and this is going to become more of a concern in the coming years with an aging population. The Murphy Administration is committed to supporting caregivers and improving programs that can help. I look forward to working with the task force and supporting caregivers throughout our state.”

The Task Force will consist of 11 members from public and private sectors.

Three public members will be appointed by the Governor, including one person who is a caregiver for a person with a disability, one person who is a caregiver for a person with mental illness, and one person who is a caregiver for an elderly person.

Prime sponsors of the bill include Senators Jo-

This legislation will pave the way for cost-saving solutions at the agency, such as better advertising or selling off real estate holdings.”

Forty-five percent of NJ Transit’s operating and maintenance costs are currently funded through farebox revenues. Only 4 per-

cent of operation funding is derived from commercial revenues.

Senator Singer’s SJR-54 establishes a task force that would be charged with finding all potential opportunities for NJ Transit to generate new revenue, without increasing fares.

“I am confident that this

Task Force Would Improve Services For Caregivers s e ph Vit ale a nd Li nd a G r e e n s t ei n ; A s s e mbly members Pamela Lampitt, Gabriela Mosquera, and Valerie Vainieri Huttle.

“This legislation will allow us to study and design the kind of relief and support needed by uncompensated relatives, friends or community members who take care of the elderly, disabled or mentally ill,” said Senator Vitale.

“We need to for mulate the right kind of support for caregivers now so that when the number of adults needing assistance with daily activities doubles by 2020, we will be prepared to help.”

“Caregiving can take se r iou s e mot ion a l a nd physical tolls that often lea d s t o con se que nce s i n the caregivers’ ow n lives, ranging from health

issues to the loss of wages and health benefits,” said Senator Greenstein. “Getting a better understanding of the needs of caregivers will allow us to provide assistance to them in areas of their lives where they need it the most.”

“Caregivers face an untold number of challenges in today’s society,” said Assemblywoman Lampitt.

“Many family caregivers are fulfi lling these duties out of a sense of love and devotion, which can often make them feel anxious and over whelmed. We must make sure we are doing all we can to provide them with the resources and support they need to fill this critical role.”

“A nyo n e who’s e ve r fou nd t he m selve s i n a c a r e g i ve r r ol e u n d e r-

task force can help us find alternative funding sources for NJ Transit, such business-to-business programs, real estate development, and public-private partnerships,” Senator Singer added. “I hope to see this legislation advance quickly.

NJ Transit customers need our help now.”

s t a n d s t h e t ol l i t c a n t a ke,” s a id A s s e mblywoman Mosquera. “Lack of sleep, privacy and the time to fulfill one’s own needs can increase the risk for depression and anxiety. I hope this task force will take to heart the real-life experiences of caregivers so we can create a greater support network statewide.”

“Studies show that the emotional and physical health of caregivers often suffers as a result of the st ress and physical dema nd s t hey encou nt e r, p a r t ic u la rly whe n it comes to ca r i ng for people with dementia or Alzheimer’s,” said Assembly woman Vainier i Huttle. “This task force will take an honest look at how we can better address these needs.”

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

F EATURED L ETTER Crestwood Exercise Room A Life Saver Surreal is the word that comes to mind whenever I think back to that night in late November of 2014. I vaguely remember angrily and incoherently screaming at my wife Marge, which was so out of character for me, that she dialed 911. Emergency techs asked me simple, routine questions like what was my name, address, names and birth dates of my children.

I could not answer these questions and it was decided to get me to a hospital.

By the time I arrived at the hospital, I was semi-comatose and was put in ICU where I remained for the better part of a week.

To make a long and traumatic story short, I was released from the hospital some three weeks later, 40 pounds lighter and considerably weaker than when I arrived. I had suffered a severe case of bacterial and viral pneumonia and at one point my children were called into the hospital from their homes in Florida and Toms River as doctors did not think I would make it. With the grace of God I did make it but emerged weak and emaciated.

I have always been an exercise enthusiast and after needed home therapy enabled me to walk and function albeit slowly and marginally, I decided to get back to working out. I put together a makeshift gym in the garage of my home with a small space heater for winter and a fan for summer workouts. I had a

Government Shutdowns Hurt Our Workers As president of Chapter 60 of the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU), I see firsthand, every day, how IRS employees work hard to serve the American taxpayer. Now, for the third time in a year, federal

few dumbbells and a work out bench but I longed for the full workout a professional gym would give me and to which I had grown accustomed to over the years. My neighbor, Mary Grunwald, past Crestwood 2 President, advised me that at Crestwood 2, a full service gym was being worked on and that in the near future I could expect it to be up and running.

On March 6, 2017, that gym became a reality and I began attending regularly over at Harmony Hall. The gym is open 6 days per week from 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. on Mondays and Fridays, from 8:30 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays and from 8:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Saturday.

Not only has the gym gotten be back to my former self, but I have established lasting friendships with folks of like mind and spirit like Ed, Carol, Paul, Nick, Marlene, Marge, Lynn, Alice, Joanne and Gerry all of whom I work out with regularly. I am grateful for this important Crestwood 2 amenity and as my good friend and fellow gym attendee Ed Brennan likes to say, we attend “for the health of it.”

I strongly urge all Crestwood 2 residents to get on over to our professionally equipped exercise room and check it out. Your health and vitality could very well depend on it.

Joe Ferentino Manchester

employees were furloughed and were not getting paid due to a government shutdown. This is unacceptable.

Locally, more than 700 IRS employees represented by (NTEU) will suffer pay cuts from these unpaid furlough days.

Contrary to various membe r s of Cong re ss who caused this mess, these

employees are hard-working individuals who are dedicated to assisting taxpayers and collecting the revenue that funds all government programs. They are committed public servants. It is counterproductive to hamstring the agency that collects 93 percent of the revenue that keeps our country running.

Any unpaid furlough day will be very difficult for my members. Like many Americans, many of my members live paycheck to paycheck.

Most of these employees earn far less than what can reasonably be considered a middle-class salary. This unwelcome pay cut will make it even more difficult for workers to make ends meet.

Being an IRS employee is a challenging job. These workers have signed on to serve the public and are dedicated to that mission.

Forcing them to take unpaid days off is no way to attract and retain the best workers.

In closing, I want to reinforce that the role of federal agencies and federal employees are far too important to be curtailed by another shutdown. Federal employees deserve better.

John Kelshaw Beachwood

From the Assembly: Remember The Move Over Law You see it every day: a police officer pulling over a driver on the side of the road; a maintenance crew setting up cones; an ambulance responding to the scene of a crash.

How do you respond when you happen upon one of these sights? Do you continue driving in your lane, not giving it another thought?

For far too many drivers, this is the case. These sights have become so commonplace in our daily commute that we don’t realize the dangers that these professionals face when drivers

Letters To The Editor cently advanced out of the speed by. But the harsh reality remains: when you don’t move over or slow down, lives are at stake.

The Move Over Law is a simple and common sense means of reducing the dangers that police officers, emergency responders, and maintenance workers face while out on the job. When you see a professional working on the side of the road, slow down and move over.

If you are unable to safely move over, then reduce your speed below the posted speed limit and drive carefully past the scene. This is a simple traffic law that should be second nature to any driver passing an emergency response or maintenance vehicle on the side of the road. Unfortunately, far too many drivers are either unaware of this law or simply do not adhere to it.

We became vocal supporters of the Move Over Law after meeting local advocate Donna Setaro. Ms. Setaro’s son, New Jersey State Trooper Marc Castellano, was struck and killed while standing on the shoulder of Route 195 in 2010. His tragic death inspired the Move Over Law and has spared countless innocent lives.

Ms. Setaro has since brought her “Move over AwaReness Campaign,” or MARC, to thousands of people all over the state, and recently reached her personal goal of spreading her message to 100,000 people.

Working with Ms. Setaro, we have made it our mission to increase awareness for this vital traffic law. Our police officers, emergency responders, and maintenance workers deserve to feel safe when they are deployed on the side of the road. They should not have to worry about a distracted or speeding driver losing control of their vehicle.

Recently, in an effort to increase awareness and encourage compliance, we worked to introduce a bill to revise the penalties associated with violations of New Jersey’s Move Over Law. The bill, which re-

Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee, would require two motor vehicle points to be assessed when a driver fails to abide by the Move Over Law. Currently, violators of the Move Over Law are subject to a fine between $100 and $500. We want to do everything we can to protect our state’s law enforcement officers. By penalizing individuals who violate the state’s Move Over Law with points, they will understand that this is not an issue we in New Jersey take lightly. We need to send a clear message to motorists about the importance of the law and serve as a better deterrent against distracted driving, which is the main cause of crashes in the state.

So, as you take to the roads this holiday season, and face the inevitable traffic that comes along with the Christmas commute, please remember the Move Over Law. You may just save a life.

Office of Senator Vin Gopal, and Assembly Members Eric Houghtaling and Joann Downey

Who To Call About Robocalls This letter is addressed to Congressman Chris Smith (R-4th) Congressman, I thank you for your form letter in response to my call about the persistent robocalls that your constituents receive each and every day.

They start before 9 a.m., and peak about the dinner hour. Three today alone before noon, and the medical device offer was from a number that changes every time, so the electronic block on my phone is overloaded, and can’t keep up with their changed number.

You spoke about the Anti-Spoofing Act of 2017 that was included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 (HR 1625).

Well this isn’t a form letter, and I will copy several of the

papers in your district, and hope that they publish my response.

As now “Dean, New Jersey Delegation,” who survived the purge of 2018 because of a very safe gerrymandered district, and the congressman’s forethought to support the Affordable Care Act (Obama Care), you should not have voted for the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 (HR 1625), as it paid for the budget of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Their job is to enforce violations of the National Do Not Call Registry. My number, and probably most of your constituents, has long been listed on that directory, and we all get multiple calls every day. They do not deserve a budget as they do nothing to correct this problem What can constituents do in the time waiting to correct this problem? Simply call the local number for Congressman Smith, (732) 780-3035, and a nice young man or woman will take your name, and number. If you live, and vote, in the district your will get a nice form letter, and continued robocalls for a little while.

If everyone calls after every robocall, or at least once a day for all calls received, the congressman’s phone will get totally jammed with junk calls, as do ours. I’m sure a few days of jammed phones will start the effort to correct the problem, especially if our friends in other districts start to call, and jam the phones in their congressional offices.

It’s easy, set their number up on speed dial like, (732) 780-3035, and don’t forget to give the nice young man or woman who answers your address, so you get your form letter. Don’t worry Congressman Smith doesn’t pay postage, so it won’t cost the government much, and it will give the nice young people something else to do, as they are not busy setting up townhall meetings for the Congressman.

Charles Brandt Manchester

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Georgian Court Breaks Past Win Record

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By Chris Christopher LAKEWOOD - Put a winning season into the books for the Georgian Court University women’s volleyball team.

The Lions were 22-10 overall, including 12-4 at home. They were 16-3 in the seven-team Central Atlantic Athletic Conference South Division for a tie for second place with Thomas Jefferson University.

GCU’s 16 CACC wins were the program’s most since 2009. Its 22 overall wins are the most in a single season since 2009.

The Lions finished the 2018 season with the third highest overall wins total in the 14-team conference. They fell to Post University 3-1 in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Tournament semifinals.

“Overall, we are generally happy with the season,” seventh-year Georgian Court coach Dan Sempkowski said. “However, our expectation was to win the conference championship. We knew we were an improved team from last year just from the fact we did not have any seniors in 2017.

Our team at minimum was a year more experienced in addition to the hard work everyone put in and some key additions through recruitment.”

Earlier this season, the Lions topped host Post 3-0.

“I am not sure I would say we under achieved,” Sempkowski said. “We just did not win the biggest matches when we needed to.”

Sempkowski said this year’s team was strong in several phases of the sport.

“Passing and defense were the keys as well as balancing our offense out,” he said. “We were an extremely well-rounded team that hoped to run all of its hitters as opposed to focusing on either one or two hitters.

Passing and ball control helped us do that.

The team worked hard.”

The Lions’ 5-foot-10 Amy Bruno, a junior right side hitter-middle blocker from Barnegat High School, earned first team all-conference honors. She was fifth on the Lions in points with 224 and added 170 kills, 80 blocks and 16 digs.

“Amy comes into every volleyball season in the best shape of her life,” Sempkowski said. “She is physically among the most dominant athletes on the floor in every match. She had some knee and shoulder issues, mostly tendinitis, as well for 2018.

Both were minimal issues this year because of all of the rehabilitation work she did all year. Blocking and hitting are always Amy’s strong points.

“Amy is on the quiet side. She is someone who is a doer as opposed to talking about it.”

Sempkowski said he saw Bruno compete at the club and high school levels.

“We felt her physicality would translate to our level (NCAA Division II),” he said.

“Fortunately, we were correct. She was recruited to play right side, but filled in at middle blocker due to the team’s need in 2017. She had such a great year that we kept her there for 2018. We hope Amy continues to improve on her consistency as well as in the flexibility to play multiple positions.”

Shana Rayside, a 6-foot-1 junior right side hitter from Lakewood, paced the Lions in blocks (81) and was second on the team in kills (244). She added 49 digs and was third on the team in points with 290. She scored 10 kills in the semifinals.

“Shana took the biggest jump forward of any of our returning athletes,” said Sempkowski, a former Ramapo College men’s standout and ex-assistant men’s coach at the NCAA Division III school. “On the court, she became much more consistent and helped us win many games. Off the court, she stepped up and took a role in our leadership core. Hitting and blocking are her strong points. She was the leading blocker in our conference at her position.

“Shana came into this year in the best shape of her life. Her on the court experience is really starting to take over. We expect her to be the best right side in the conference in 2019.”

Former Toms River East player Jaime Sweeney, a 5-foot-6 sophomore setter, was second in the CACC with 336 assists and (Georgian - See Page 14)

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By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - Coffee lovers got some good news recently since it was announced that an application for the township’s first free-standing, drive-thru Starbucks was unanimously approved by the Planning Board during their December meeting.

The site of the new coffeehouse is on Brick Boulevard, fronting Bay Harbor Plaza, and inside a jughandle turn in front of AC Moore/The Burlington Coat Factory. The .92-acre lot was once the site of a Getty gas station.

Loralie Totten of Crest Engineering Inc. said that the 2,325-square-foot building would have three points of access: a rightin, right-out only on Brick Blvd.; one at the southern portion of the jughandle; and a northern access point that is “in only.”

A drive-through is planned for the eastern side of the site. Architectural renderings show outdoor seating and 30 parking spaces.

The engineer said that three variances would be needed for the application, which include the setback of the building, the impervious coverage, and the location of the trash enclosure since the property is relatively narrow.

Township Zoning Officer Sean Kinneavy said the administration agrees that the location is perfect because it’s too small for a super Wawa or that type of facility.

Why Some Gas Stations Fail Why do gas stations go out of businesses while others are opening at the same time?

In a phone call after the meeting, Kinneavy was asked why the Getty station went out of business in the first place - especially considering that three new Wawa gas stations and a Royal Farms gas station have gotten approvals in recent months to build in Brick.

Kinneavy said the model of gas stations has changed over the years.

“The old model was a gas station that had pumps and bays for repairs and service work, but through talking to people and observation, that was no longer financially feasible because the owners don’t make much money on gas sales,” he said.

“So the owner would be interrupted while he was repairing cars to sell gas. I’ve seen 10 or 12 gas stations go out of business in Brick because they weren’t making enough money,” Kinneavy said.

The next gas station model was a partnership between the oil companies - who would buy the gas station - and an independent owner, who would run the service bay, change oil and sell tires.

“So the independent owner would have to abide by [the oil company’s] rules in terms of signage and other things, almost like a franchise agreement with the oil company,” he said.

In the 1980s, the new model for gas stations was gas pumps, an office with a little store, and a freestanding car wash building, but this model didn’t last since the stores were not large enough, and most people did not get their cars washed at a gas station, Kinneavy said.

The newest model for gas stations are the super Wawas and Quick Checks that have large stores, prepared food and gas, but no repair shop, which are largely national franchises now.

“That’s a great location for Starbucks because on that side of Brick Blvd. there’s no place to stop and get coffee,” he said.

Kinneavy, who has served at Brick’s Zoning Officer since 1980, has set his retirement for February 1, 2019.

Construction of the new Starbucks, which is the largest coffeehouse chain in the world, should begin this summer and would take about six months to complete, said architect Dan Governelli during the Planning Board meeting.

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Grant Avenue Gallery Presents Sue Sweeney

OCEAN – The Grant Avenue Gallery will present a selection of works by fine artist Sue Sweeney titled “Color, Light & Form,” running now through March 30.

“I was engulfed by color and design the first time I saw Sue Sweeney’s work,” said exhibit Curator Arlene Mollow. “Her paintings move seamlessly from realism to abstraction and back again. Her beautiful imaging is mesmerizing, and one begins to lose oneself in her paintings.”

Sweeney is a fine art painter living and working in Navesink, NJ. She is currently represented by Kathy Donnelly at Beauregard Fine Art Gallery in Rumson, NJ. After graduating from the University of Cincinnati’s College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning with a Bachelor of Science in Design, she moved to New York City. After several years working at architecture firms specializing in commercial/retail design, she freelanced as an architectural illustrator while studying drawing and painting at the Art Students Leauge with Nelson Shanks and Ted Jacobs.

After living and working in NYC for fourteen years, Sue moved to NJ with the dream of building her own studio with the much-desired north light.

According to Sweeney, “The paintings selected for this show represent my passion for color, light and form. For instance, I could paint otherworldly blues of the hydrangeas from my garden for days, weeks, years on end because they give so much

Monmouth Ski Club Meeting, New Members Welcome

SHREWSBURY – Winter and skiing is in full swing in Vermont! The Monmouth Ski Club is an all season club. Monmouth Ski Club has been satisfying the appetite of skiers and riders for over 50 years.

Staying at the lodge located in central Vermont town of Pittsford places our members within an hour of most of the major ski areas including Killington Mountain, Sugarbush, Okemo, Stratton, Stowe and Mount Snow. The lodging costs are reasonable and include meals and linen service.

Discount Lift Tickets are a plus. As members of the New Jersey Ski Council (NJSC), we are eligible to purchase substantially discounted vouchers for many ski areas. Another perk of NJSC membership is the chance to go on any number of trips.

Off the slopes throughout the year the club members enjoy outdoor activities of kayaking, fishing, biking, hiking, golfing and indoor fun of quilting, reading groups and theme parties.

Other fun activity the club participates in is our annual Race weekend and Members of our club are always at the NJ Ski Council Jamboree held every November in Whippany.

Monthly meeting are first Wednesday of every month: February 6, 2019 and March 6, 2019.

and keep giving. You may even call them one of my muses.”

She continues, “While working from life, I sometimes move into my own dream that leads to a push and pull between expressing in paint what I see and feel. Sometimes, I consider a painting complete while it is still in its abstract layer. Other times, I pursue a painting until it’s in a more realistic or representational form. I want to show how beautiful the world is!”

For more information on the exhibition, call 732531-9106 or email info@axelrodartscenter.org.

The Grant Avenue Gallery is located at the Jewish Community Center adjacent to the lobby of the Axelrod Performing Arts Center at 100 Grant Avenue in Ocean Township. Entry is free to the public and everything on display will be for sale.

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Local Field Hockey Player Commits To St. Lawrence University

–Photo courtesy of Georgian Court University HOWELL – Abigail Williams of Howell, Game. She was also invited to represent NJ, student at Freehold High School’s Cu- Freehold High School at this year’s New Jerlinary & Hospitality magnet program has sey Celebrates National Girls and Women in Sports Day. Williams is a member of the committed to St. Lawrence University.

Williams was one of the Captains of this National Honor Society, and was awarded year’s field hockey team at Freehold, which NFHCA Academic All-America honors.

In addition to field hockey, Abigail is a ended the season at 8-8-1. She has recently committed to continuing her playing career four-year letter winner in track. She comat St. Lawrence University in Canton, NY. petes in the shot put and discus, and has Williams is a three-year letter winner, plays advanced to the State Group 3 Shot Put center defender, and this year was awarded finals each of the past two years.

At St. Lawrence, she plans to major in 1st Team All Division (Shore Conference A North), 3rd Team All Group-3, and played Environmental Studies with a minor in in the Shore Conference Senior All-Star Pre-Law.

BlueClaws To Host Job Fair

By Jennifer Peacock LAKEWOOD – It’s that time of year again. The Lakewood BlueClaws are looking for their 2019 ushers, security, parking attendants, food service workers, bat boys, merchandisers, kids zone workers, cleaning team, ticket takers, productions and promotion members.

The team will host its annual job fair 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 19 at FirstEnergy Park, 2 Stadium Way. Everyone who attends will be interviewed. Those who want a job this season must attend the job fair to be considered.

The jobs are part time and run April through the team’s last home game.

Each position pays minimum wage, $8.85 per hour.

Applicants must be 16 years old or older by April 1. Applications can be downloaded and filled out before the event.

“The BlueClaws gameday staff is the backbone of our operation,” BlueClaws Assistant General Manager Kevin Fenstermacher said. “We have been fortunate to have had a tremendous group of gameday staff members over the years and we look forward to expanding that with another outstanding job fair this year.”

For more information, call Steve Woloshin at 732-901-7000, ext. 120.

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FREEHOLD – Freehold Township resident dogs and cats can get vaccinated and renew licenses onsite at Michael J. Tighe Park on Jan. 19, 8-11 a.m. Snow date: Jan. 26. For more information, contact the Freehold Township Health Dept. at 732-294-2060. Check the township website for updates or snow cancellations.

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

8 Fantastic Ways To Use Lemon Essential Oil

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. Lemon essential oil is in my refrigerator or purse at all times. It is just great to have around the house for various uses.

I sprinkle it in water for an uplifting lemon zing f lavor, and put a few drops on top of the wet clothes in my dryer to make the clothes fresh.

If you have a test to study for, or a blog to write, you can simply diffuse it next to you and take note how it stimulates your brain to think faster and with more clarity. Lemon makes you more alert.

What’s most fascinating is that there are studies proving how it can spur lymphatic drainage, which is very important if you have the f lu. Look at these four important findings next.

1. Alleviate nausea - In studies, lemon essential oil proved to effectively ease nausea, when inhaled. A 2014 double blind study revealed that when feeling nauseous, if pregnant women inhaled lemon essential oil, they immediately felt some relief from nausea.

2. Freshens Breath - Lemon essential oil, especially when combined with two other oils, tea tree oil and peppermint, was able to significantly reduce bad breath. You can put a drop onto your toothbrush or you can put it in salt water and gargle with it.

3. Promotes Weight Loss - A recent animal study found that when mice were supplied with polyphenols from lemon essential oil, they were able to drastically reduce abdominal fat, reduce elevated blood sugar, and reverse insulin resistance. Furthermore, a 2013 study found that lemon essential oil, when combined

with grapefruit increased fat-burning potential.

4. Fights Cancer - Scientists have only begun to unearth the many cancer-fighting powers of lemon and other citrus essential oils including grapefruit and orange oil. For example, A 2010 study found that lemon essential oil can stop cervical cancer cells from growing and induce apoptosis (cell death) in surrounding cells.

The terpenes activate olfactory receptors which then trigger a signal to your immune system, to prompt the attack and destruction of certain cancer cells. It’s rather sophisticated, if you think about it, considering this effect comes from a lip-smacking fruit!

Lemon essential oil is one of the most potent and most affordable essential oils on the market today. Certainly, if lemon is not your cup of tea (and yes you can put it into tea), then try another citrus-based oil such as wild orange, tangerine, clementine or grapefruit.

Here are 8 fantastic ways to use lemon essential oil: 1. A drop in ice water or tea 2. In a spray bottle with water and/ or other oils to freshen the laundry in your dryer 3. In your cleanser, just add a few drops 4. A few drops in lotion to your abdomen 5. Sniff it straight out of the bottle 6. Diffuse it in your room 7. A few drops to your shower f loor, then get in 8. Soak your dirty dishes in hot sudsy water with a few drops of lemon oil

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Many purchasers are not aware of all the various important components that a survey can disclose. A survey is not just a simple drawing showing boundary lines and location of the dwelling, but it also delineates right of ways, easements, encroachments, and/or gaps between property lines.

The survey can also confirm the location of a water way, an existing improvement and determine whether all the structures on the property you are looking to purchase are within the property boundary lines such as sheds, pools, retaining walls and fences. Perhaps the most important pieces of information a survey will provide are the property’s zoning classification, dimension and size, which will allow you to determine if the property conforms to the local lot size requirements.

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“Her setting abilities helped us to run our offense and have as much success as we did,” Sempkowski said. “Whether she was either starting or coming off the bench, she did a great job of bringing some consistency to the team and the offense. Her experience and being around the program certainly helped.”

Senior outside hitter-right side hitter Jessica Sipili, a Lakewood resident who played for Monsignor Donovan (now Donovan Catholic), posted 11 kills and 26 digs. She’s 5-foot-10.

“Jessica was a returning captain and one of the biggest leaders in our leadership core,” Sempkowski said. “She is also one of our brightest athletes who truly gets the job done in the classroom. She is simply a role model in everything she does.”

Sophomore outside hitter Aubrey Binkley, a Toms River North product, was third on the team in digs (249) and kills (241) and second on the club in points (309 1/2). She added 21 assists. The 5-foot-10 Binkley notched 10 kills in the semifinals.

“Aubrey is an all-around strong athlete who rarely gets rattled by the situation,” Sempkowski said. “When she is on, she helps us win in every way. When one aspect of her game is off, she still helps us win by being able to do so much more - hitting, blocking, passing, defense and serving tough. She played in 114 sets this year because she can simply help us in so many ways. She took a bigger role on the offensive side this year than she did last year.”

Senior outside hitter-right side hitter Peggy Rosario, who hails from Puerto Rico, was an all-conference second-team selection. She

paced the Lions in points (356), kills (298) and digs (255) and added 15 blocks. She led the Lions in kills each season. She’s 5-foot-10.

“Her on the court contributions cannot be ignored,” Sempkowski said. “She ended her career among our statistical leaders in kills, digs and aces. She was in great shape this year.

She clearly worked hard all summer. Her consistency improved this year.”

The team’s captains were Rosario, Sipili, Rayside, Binkley and freshman Grace Fenn, a 6-foot middle blocker-right side from Phoenix, Az. “We ran a leadership core which was a little different, but with the hope of building more leaders for future teams,” Sempkowski said.

While on the recruiting trail, Sempowski looks for several qualities in athletes.

“The obvious things are the player’s volleyball skills, potential and general athletic abilities,” he said. “Other important pieces to us are strong academics, leadership qualities and other off the court intangibles. At the end of the day, we want athletes who love volleyball. Few people love early morning workouts, but if you love volleyball and see where those workouts will take you, then you’ll have on the court success and volleyball won’t seem like a job when you get to college.

“In general, the team consists of a great group of athletes who come into the gym to work hard every day. They love volleyball and love winning.”

The assistant coach is Jason Ulrich, who completed his sixth season. The former Brick Township athlete began the Jackson Memorial girls team and coaches the Jaguars’ boys team.

“He has turned the boys team into a Shore Conference top four team,” Sempkowski said. “His love of volleyball helps all of his athletes.”

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FRHSD Partners With NJIT For Career Programs FREEHOLD – The Freehold Regional High School District’s Board of Education has approved two new agreements with the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) to provide opportunities for students involved in two of the district’s Career and Technical Education programs.

The first of the agreements provides a post-secondary dual enrollment agreement for students in the Freehold Regional High School District’s Web and Digital Communications career and technical education pathway program at Freehold High School.

The NJIT course, Information Systems 219 Advanced Website Development, will be the third course in the program of study sequence for students in the program. The course syllabus and credit value of each course are the same as those used on the NJIT campus. While taking the college level course, students will be considered non-matriculated students. Students who successfully complete the course work receive college credits that appear on an NJIT transcript. These three credits are

generally transferable to most two- and four-year colleges.

The second agreement approves the participation of Howell High School Engineering and Technology career and technical education pathway students in NJIT’s pre-apprenticeship MechaFORCE program in advanced manufacturing.

Students will gain exposure to future pathways within the local manufacturing industry, workforce readiness skills, classroom training, job-shadowing experiences, and participation in the Build It Better NJ state competition, designed for pre-college students as a bridge experience between STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) disciplines and entrepreneurship.

“Partnerships like the ones with NJIT provide excellent opportunities for students to pursue their passions. These students will now have the advantage of additional preparation for their careers after high school,” Superintendent of Schools Charles Sampson said.

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Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, bric-a-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid.

Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot.

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(51) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/ dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac.

Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc.

Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) CASH PAID!! - LP records, stereos, turntables, musical instruments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115.

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Full Time Cook - The Pines is looking for a Full Time cook to prepare and cook meals for our independent, assisted living, and skilled nursing residents. We require 1 year of cooking experience, preferably in a healthcare or hospital setting. Candidates must be flexible to work both breakfast and dinner shifts and must be available to work weekends. We offer excellent benefits including health, dental, life, PTO time, and 401(K) with employer match. Please apply in person to: The Pines, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting. org. 732-849-2047 EOE. (4)

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Now Hiring – The Goddard School on Route 70 is seeking full time Teacher’s Assistant and leads for the upcoming school year. We provide a warm, loving environment for children up to six years. Must have a flexible schedule, available Mon-Fri. Benefits include paid time off, 401k and paid lunch on Fridays. To learn more about these positions, email your resume to tomsriver2nj@goddardschools.com Barber - Part time barber wanted for busy walk in shop in Whiting.

Mostly senior clientele. Perfect for a retired Barber! Call Village Barber Shop 732-350-2277.

(3) CNA/CHHA - The Pines is looking for experienced CNA’s/CHHA’s to provide excellence in care to our residents on our Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing units. If you are looking for an environment that rewards excellence, provides a fun work environment you should look no further! Skilled Nursing 7-3 / 3-11 Full Time (Includes every other weekend) Weekend Commitment positions, $2/00/hr differential. Assisted Living Weekend commitment positions, $2.00/ hr differential.Weekend program requires a commitment of 4 weekend shifts per month. Full Time positions offer competitive rate (based on experience), and excellent benefits including health, dental, life, Paid Time Off and 401(K) with generous match after 1 year. Apply in Person to: The Pines , 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (4) 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) Part Time Food Service - We have an immediate need for Part Time Waitstaff/Servers AM and PM shifts available, Dietary Aides, PT Dishwashers. We are a well established retirement/healthcare community located in Whiting. We offer competitive pay. Under the direction of great Food Service leadership team, you will be working in an environment where you get the support and training needed to grow in your culinary career. The Pines offers an open door policy and Senior Leadership is always available and visible to our employees every day. Rate of pay starts at $9.00/hr. Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (4) Now Hiring Property Inspectors FT/PT in your area. Full, free training provided. msangelabove@comcast. net. 732-766-4425, ask for Mel. (3) Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties!

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(3) Ramblin’ Acres Kennel in Jackson - Is seeking part and full time employment. Must be available for weekends and experience and love of animals is required. Call 732-3708628 or email Pkubacz@att.net. (5) Career Opportunity - In financing business loans and commerical properties. Full time/part time. Will train. zerozero.com 718-266-9700, 917-838-0475, call Michele.

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Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (6) 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. (8) Removal Service and More - We Haul It All! Yard waste, household junk, trees/shrubs, furniture, appliances, metals, construction debris, concrete, dirt/sand and stone. Also specializing in Landscaping, masonry and all fields of construction. Serving Ocean County area. Call now! 732-998-4725. (2) 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) Need A Ride - Airports, cruise, A.C., doctors. Save $$$. Senior discounts.

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Jersey Shore Resident To Appear On Wheel Of Fortune

By Jennifer Peacock BAYVILLE – Bayville resident Gina Maslen will appear on the 7:30 p.m. Jan. 15 episode of Wheel of Fortune.

Maslen, a member of “the Wheel Club,” was chosen out of 70 applicants to appear on the show.

She auditioned in Philadelphia in October when the show was looking for contestants from the area.

“It has been on my bucket list to be on so when I saw they were coming to Philadelphia for try outs, I just had to apply,” Maslen said.

She found out two weeks after her audition that she would be flying out to Los Angeles to tape the show over a November weekend.

She had to meet with a lawyer while out there, who explained the rules of what she could discuss before the show airs, which isn’t very much.

Maslen is a receptionist at The Pines at Whiting, a senior living community. She said it was difficult not being able to immediately share her experience with the residents there.

“The hard part is keeping it all a secret from the residents at The Pines. My family and friends understand that I cannot discuss the outcome, but many of the residents will come up and ask me questions that I cannot answer due to legal reasons,” Maslen said.

One resident even asked Maslen for an

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Maslen, like all Wheel of Fortune contestants, will get a picture of herself spinning the wheel. She’s not allowed to say if or what she won, or if she made it to the final puzzle.

“The wheel is over 2000 pounds and very heavy,” Maslen said.

The Pines at Whiting plans to have a viewing party with her.

Smoking Ban Starts On Beaches, Parks

By Chris Lundy TRENTON - Environmentalists are breathing a sigh of relief as the smoking ban on beaches goes into effect this year.

The prohibition also affects public parks, since smoking is a lead cause of forest fires.

“This new law will protect us from second hand smoke and our communities, clean water, and the environment,” said Jeff Tittel,

Director of the New Jersey Sierra Club. “Now we will no longer be turning our beaches into ashtrays.”

Cigarettes are an environmental problem and safety problem, he explained. They can be eaten by animals, marine life or even children. Furthermore, the cigarettes leave behind nicotine and pesticides in plastic fibers that will linger long after they are smoked.

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Across 1 Stage segments 5 Apiece 9 Fur fighters, initially 13 Revealed 15 Slushy treat 16 Lumberjack 17 “Lone Survivor” actor Hirsch 18 Strike site 20 LBJ, for one 21 Champs-Elysees sights 23 Shady garden denizen 24 Go through again 26 Counter alternatives 27 Strike site 30 Signature scent since 1968 31 Place for an anvil 32 Works at Museo del Prado 36 Sailor’s pronoun 37 Company with a crocodile logo

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of jan 12 - jan 18

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Pleasure comes before business. Social interactions might come more naturally than trying to make headway with work or career matters in the week to come. A close companion knows how to make you smile.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Keep it to yourself. Be friendly and courteous with those you encounter but avoid giving away too much personal information. Passion and conviction can rally others to join your cause in the week ahead.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Stick with what works. This is not the week to test radical new ideas because if you rock the boat you may create headaches. Focus your attention on activities that inspire and bring enjoyment in the week ahead.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Do your own thing. You will be at your best when you think and act independently, so you may want to choose your own path in the week ahead. This could be an ideal time to make changes or upgrades.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Keep it simple.

Overanalyzing a situation could make things more difficult than they need to be. Stick with tried and true methods in the week ahead as you may find the latest time saving technique to be confusing.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Say it like you mean it. Being too subtle about your intentions may leave those around you confused about what you want. Get right to the point, without being contentious, and you’ll avoid unnecessary mistakes.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22.): Romance goes into full bloom. Favorable circumstances may help a relationship reach a whole new level of understanding. Your personal charm and magnetism make it easy to have your way this week.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Logic falls to the wayside. You may find the going easier if you go with your gut instinct rather than trying to compute all the facts. Be sure to give a romantic partner all the time he or she deserves this week.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Don’t beat a dead horse. Agree to disagree as constantly trying to change someone’s mind will just have you running in endless circles. Put the needs of family and friends above all else this week.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Seize the opportunity. Stay alert in the week ahead as you may have a chance to make the big move you desire.

Buying a new outfit or trying a different hairstyle could provide some much-needed confidence.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The sky belongs to the stars. You’ll feel like a star this week as your popularity will put you in high demand in both business and romantic venues. If you have need of a favor, you’ll likely get it with ease.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Have it your way. Your personality and charm will have others eating out of the palm of your hand and make you the center of attention as the week unfolds.

Meeting new people may be worth your while.

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By Wolfgang Puck SWEET POTATO RAVIOLI WITH HAZELNUT BROWN BUTTER SAUCE Serves 6 For the sweet potato filling: 1 1/4 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks 2 ounces (60 g) fresh goat cheese 1 1/2 ounces (45 g) pine nuts, lightly toasted 1/4 cup (60 mL) freshly grated Parmesan 1 teaspoon minced fresh sage leaves 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary leaves 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon honey 1 large egg, lightly beaten For the pasta dough and ravioli: 3 cups (750 mL) all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting 8 large egg yolks 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 to 3 tablespoons water 1 large egg, lightly beaten with 1 teaspoon water For the hazelnut brown butter and herb sauce: 1 cup (250 mL) hazelnuts 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces 2 1/4 cups good-quality canned chicken stock, heated 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano leaves 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan To serve: Kosher salt Freshly ground white pepper Freshly grated Parmesan

For the sweet potato filling, in a medium saucepan, cover the sweet potatoes with cold water. Bring to a boil, and cook until fork-tender.

Drain well. Press through a potato ricer into a medium bowl. Stir in the goat cheese, pine nuts, Parmesan, sage, rosemary, salt and honey.

Cool to room temperature. Stir in the egg. Refrigerate for 2 hours.

Meanwhile, make the pasta dough. Put the flour, yolks, salt, oil and 2 tablespoons water in a food processor. Process until the dough begins to hold together. Pinch the dough: If it feels too dry, continue to pulse and add up to 1 more tablespoon water until a moist ball forms.

Turn out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until smooth. Wrap loosely in plastic wrap, and leave at room temperature for 1 hour.

Cut the dough into four portions and work with one at a time, keeping the rest covered. On a flour-dusted work surface, use a rolling pin to roll out a piece of dough into a strip 20 inches (50 cm) long and 4 inches (10 cm) wide.

Brush with the egg-water mixture. Equally spaced lengthwise across the bottom half, spoon out 7 heaping tablespoons of filling.

Fold the top half over to cover the filling, pushing the mounds toward the folded edge and pressing down around each to seal it in. With a 3-inch (7.5-cm) cookie cutter, cut out half-moon-shaped ravioli along the folded edge.

Transfer the ravioli to a flour-dusted tray, and dust with more flour.

Repeat with the remaining ingredients. Gather, knead and roll out dough scraps, and make more ravioli with any remaining filling.

Cover and refrigerate.

For the sauce, toast the hazelnuts in a 350 F (175 C) oven until golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Fold inside a clean towel and rub to remove as much skin as possible. Coarsely chop in a food processor, and set aside.

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Swirl the butter in the pan until it browns and smells nutty, watching carefully not to burn it.

Add the stock, thyme, oregano, salt and pepper; cook, stirring, until reduced by half.

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the ravioli and cook until al dente, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and add to the sauce with the chopped hazelnuts and Parmesan. Simmer for 1 minute. Season to taste with salt and white pepper. Divide among six heated serving plates or pasta bowls, garnish with Parmesan, and serve immediately.

(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2019 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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