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Is There Enough Room In Town For Chickens?

By Kimberly Bosco BARNEGAT – Everyone has heard the neighbor’s dog barking, or seen a local outside cat roaming the neighborhood, but how many can say they’ve been woken up by their neighbor’s rooster?

At a recent Township Committee meeting, a pair of residents requested that the governing body consider changing the township’s rules concerning housing chickens and roosters on your property.

No, they don’t want to ban chickens and roosters. Quite the opposite: they want to change the zoning regulation to allow for chickens on their property, no matter its size.

In the Barnegat Township Code Book, under current zoning regulations, residential zones (R-20) that are smaller than one acre are not permitted to house chickens and other farm animals.

The raising and keeping of certain farm animals on your property in Barnegat falls under “conditional uses,” which are permitted (Chickens - See Page 19)

Senate Bill Impacting 55+ Communities Changed

By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – After a groundswell of resistance, a bill that would codify a lot of how senior communities are run was changed by the senator who introduced it.

Local seniors worried that the language would open up 55+ communities to people underage. Those

promoting the bill said it’s a misconception.

Rega rd le s s of who is right, the senator who int roduced the bill said that references age discrimination will be removed.

This bill does not stand alone, said Berkeley C ou nci lwom a n Judy Noonan, who organized the resistance (Bill - See Page 5)

Dee Road Cemetery: You Can’t Bring Flowers, But You Can Bring Food

–Photos by Kimberly Bosco Don Bucci’s locally famous Halloween display is located at 1560 Dee Road in Lacey Township, featuring terrifying tombstones inside a gated cemetery of his own creation.

By Kimberly Bosco LACEY – What began as a childhood dream has become a local sensation, bringing out scores of people for a good cause.

Lacey resident Donald Bucci, 47, had always wanted to go all out for Halloween because he never really had the opportunity as a child. He vowed that when he had his own house, he would have a big Halloween display.

Fast forward to 2019. Bucci has not only achieved his dream of having the spookiest, best-decorated house on the block, but he has given his mission meaning by doubling his Halloween house as a

donation drive for the local food bank.

What is now recognized around town as the “Dee Road Cemetery,” located at 1560 Dee Road in Forked River, started out as just your average (Cemetery - See Page 4)

Unexpected Flooding Causes Impossible Conditions On LBI

By Kimberly Bosco LONG BEACH ISLAND – High tide brought with it some unexpected flooding last weekend, causing major issues on local roadways near the shore.

On Thursday, Oct. 10, Long Beach Township Police released a Nixle alert notifying residents

of anticipated coastal flooding from Thursday evening through Friday evening for most tidal areas of Delaware and New Jersey.

“This event affects 5 consecutive high tide cycles dating back to Wednesday [Oct. 9] evening.

Water will not be allowed to drain from many of the back

bays and estuaries. As a result, the cumulative impacts may be significant,” read the alert from Long Beach Township.

Police warned residents of strong gale force winds, reaching 35 to 40 knots, and wind gusts up to 30-40 mph.

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Continued From Page 1 house adorned with some tombstones and frightening fixtures.

“Each year it gets a little bigger and a little more intricate,” Bucci told Jersey Shore Online.

Bucci’s yard is decked out in handcrafted tombstones, fencing, and a gateway while his garage is transformed into a haunted mansion.

Preparation for the display begins in August as the decorations are “brought back to life,” so to speak. The set up takes place about the second or third week of September and remains up until Halloween.

As the Dee Road Cemetery became the biggest Halloween display in Lacey over

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Continued From Page 1 “The prolonged nature of this event will result in significant beach erosion,” said police.

Local island police were on patrol and local fire departments were on standby as floodwaters creeped up on Thursday and Friday making Long Beach Boulevard nearly unnavigable.

Harvey Cedars Police Department posted various photos of the flooding, advising residents against driving through the flood waters, stating “flood waters may be deeper than they appear.”

While part of the mainland experienced some rain throughout the previous week, the extent of the flooding to hit Long Beach Island was

time, Bucci had a thought: “Let’s attach it to a good cause.”

People can drive or stop by, leaving canned goods or nonperishable food item donations in the bin out front destined for the Lacey Food Bank. Bucci noted that people have been coming from all over to take pictures and video of his “spook-tacular” exhibit.

He has already collected about four huge garbage bags full of donations, for which the Lacey Food Bank is “very thankful.”

“They love it,” he said. The food bank volunteers admitted to Bucci that the collection bin is always a little low this time of year, before things ramp up near Thanksgiving. So they are especially grateful to have a steady flow of food items coming in.

Now that the Halloween season is in full

swing, Bucci is seeing larger crowds flock to his haunt. He noted that on Friday, Oct. 4, over 100 people came out.

Despite the heightened traffic, Bucci says that his neighbors don’t mind. In fact, they help.

“My neighbors to the left, Frank and Linda, they help,” and another neighbor even helped him get in contact with the Lacey Food Bank to set up the donation drive, he explained.

Some of the neighborhood kids will also be pitching in on October 25 for the Dee Road Cemetery finale: “Food Fright.” Bucci said that the neighborhood kids plan to don costumes as zombies, ghouls and ghosts and haunt the graveyard for one last Halloween scare. During Food Fright, donations will also be collected.

And Bucci’s love of Halloween isn’t just his own. His daughters, 10-year old Gabriella and 7-year old Charlotte also have a passion for all things spooky.

“We’re a full-blooded Halloween house,” Bucci proudly affirmed.

The Bucci family also hosts a yearly Halloween party that, like the cemetery, has grown over time.

Last year’s event drew between 175-200 people, Bucci said.

“This [the idea for the Dee Road cemetery] came from that,” he added.

If you wish to catch a glimpse of the scary spectacle, you can do so at 1560 Dee Road.

The cemetery is open from 7-11 p.m. every day, weather permitting, said Bucci. All are welcome.

a bit unexpected as photos made the rounds on social media, showing almost Sandy-like proportions of water.

As floodwaters rose, even reaching streets on the bayside of the island, local events suffered the consequences. The first day of the annual LBI Kite Festival, Oct. 11, was canceled due to the un-drivable conditions. On Oct. 12, Long Bach Township Police Department’s Shellabration event was also canceled. Service on the LBI Shuttle was suspended on the evening of Oct. 11.

Ship Bottom Police took to social media to provide consistent updates on the flooding, even coining the unanticipated event “#Floodageddon2019.”

Ship Bottom Police advised motorists of

the “impassible” conditions on Long Beach Blvd., adding “Remember to crawl through all flooded areas to save your vehicle and your neighbors’ property. PLEASE DONT MAKE A WAKE.” According to the National Weather Service, a flood warning was issued for the area in effect until 1 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12.

This is certainly not the first – or the last – time that Long Beach Island experienced heavy flooding. The island is quite easily susceptible to high levels of rainfall and poor weather conditions.

Ship Bottom Administrator Mark Pino previously told Jersey Shore Online that the 28th Street area in Ship Bottom is probably the lowest part of the island and always experiences

major flooding.

Despite the consistent flooding issues, Pino noted that there isn’t too much the township has done or can do to fix it. The major thoroughfare on LBI is Long Beach Boulevard, a county road. Any work done in that area falls under the jurisdiction of Ocean County’s Engineering Department.

But the main issue remains: There is nowhere for the water to go, according to Pino.

“It’s almost impossible to stop the flooding,” Joseph Valyo, Ship Bottom Emergency Management Coordinator, previously told Jersey Shore Online.

Most of the work done by the township is meant to inform residents and minimize water rise to the best of their ability.

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Continued From Page 1 against it. There’s a history of state bills that have tried to micromanage senior communities. In the past, bills have tried to create another level of bureaucracy to oversee communities - this bureaucracy would be funded by a fee paid by residents.

If passed, this would be the first bill in many that would slowly erode the control that seniors have in governing themselves and keeping the communities age restricted, she said.

The bill, S-2425, was crafted to create a set of definitions so that all community housing would conform to an overall set of regulations. It wasn’t just about senior communities, but all communities.

In a recent town hall-like hearing, Sen. Christopher Connors (R-9th) told a packed house of hundreds of people at the Holiday City South clubhouse why he is against the bill.

If the state regulates anything, there will be another level of bureaucracy to regulate the regulators “and you will be charged for that bureaucracy,” he said.

Connors said that on its face, it’s a fairly harmless bill. So much so that the senators voting for it probably don’t realize the potential impact it can have. The bill, by itself, doesn’t open senior communities to underaged people. It simply sets the groundwork where it could happen. Additionally, there are other bills in the works that could expand on the powers of Trenton to further impact the senior community.

The Southern Ocean Times, October 19, 2019, Page 5 In summary, the bill wouldn’t eliminate the age restriction, but it would create a situation where underaged people may be able to move in and then they’re hard to get out, he said.

While some people might feel that the resistance to this bill is overreacting, he said it’s not. Lawmakers excel at introducing a small change that seems like a good idea and then it grows out of control.

“The time to stop it is now. The time to let Trenton know they are being watched is now,” he said.

Noonan has been at the forefront of fighting the bill. There have been petitions with more than 5,000 signatures. Connors suggested getting friends and family members who live in other districts to contact their state representatives to educate them on the bill. They can also reach out to the Senate President, Speaker of the House, and governor who have the ultimate decisions.

Noonan spoke to association leaders throughout the state; many were unaware of this bill.

“No one should be discriminated against based on race” or other status, but senior communities have been the legal exception for decades. The “discrimination” part of the bill needs to either be taken out or clarified to include 55 and older communities.

She said that as soon as it passed in the Senate, real estate agents looked at it as an opportunity to expand the market.

Most senior associations accept a younger person buying a home for their parents, and for legal reasons having the younger person’s name on the lease, she said. However,

some people take advantage of this, put their parent’s name on the lease and then rent it out to someone else.

“These are adult communities and they should remain adult communities,” Berkeley Councilwoman Sophia Gingrich said in an interview prior to the town hall. “We cannot let them come in and tell us how to live,” JerseyShoreOnline.com reached out to the New Jersey Realtors board. A representative there said the group has no position on the bill and are still reviewing it.

“We did not ask for this legislation to be introduced,” the spokesman said.

The Senate version of the bill, S-2425, passed in June. The only senators who voted no were Connors and James Holzapfel, both of whom serve Ocean County. In order for a bill to become a law, the Assembly has to pass their version (A-3851). Then, the governor has to sign it. The Assembly version has not been up for a vote yet. The seniors have been mounting a resistance against it.

Is The Bill Harmless?

The bill was introduced by Sen. Troy Singleton (D-7th), who has been responding to questions about the bill by pointing out some “misinformation” that is being circulated.

He said that the legislation was based on recommendations from a New Jersey Law Review Commission report. He noted that an estimated one in seven residences in the state are in common interest communities and would be affected. On a broader scope, the bill cleans up a lot of the current laws

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He stated that the bill would not create a level of bureaucracy to oversee developments, nor would Trenton interfere with governing.

Perhaps most importantly, he said the bill would not impact the age restriction. The Law Against Discrimination was modified in 2003 to exclude senior communities.

“However, to avoid any confusion on this particular point, I have asked my Assembly colleagues to delete the reference to the (Law Against Discrimination) from the bill,” he said.

A press release from the Community Associations Institute, New Jersey Chapter stated that the opposition to this bill is misguided. The CAI describes itself as a nonprofit that provides education and resources to communities. The release was written by George Greatrex, the chair of the New Jersey Legislative Action Committee.

He said that the allegations that Trenton will meddle in age-restricted communities and impose fees are false and fear-mongering.

The bill handles more mundane issues that all communities face, he said.

“The (bill) does not permit the state to ‘meddle’ in the affairs of private homeowner associations, as alleged,” he said. “It does not permit taxation of common property or adding the value of common property to individual owner’s property. In fact, it specifically prohibits it. The bill’s reference to New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination (LAD) does not affect the ability of New (Bill - See Page 14)

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor A Republican Supporting Democrats I’m a proud Republican. I believe in fiscal responsibility, limited government and traditional values. And here in Brick, that means I support Mayor John Ducey, Andrea Zapcic and their Council team.

I have been impressed with the Ducey/Zapcic team’s record of fiscal responsibility.

They reduced the municipal debt by $23 million.

They eliminated the red light cameras, which were a backdoor tax on Brick residents. They kept municipal taxes stable for the six years that Ducey has been mayor (below 1% per year *).

And they did all this while improving services like the free senior bus program, farmers market, neighborhood watch program, free beach badges for veterans, and expanded family events like the upcoming Fall Fest.

The local Republican candidates simply don’t share those same values. The last Republican Mayor in Brick brought us red light cameras, a 64% * tax increase, and a referendum where he threatened to take away our garbage collection if we didn’t vote to raise our own taxes.

This year, I’ll vote Republican at the legislative and county level, but when it comes to Brick, I’m switching over and voting “Column B” for Brick, for the

Ducey Team, Democrats Andrea Zapcic, Lisa Crate, Art Halloran and Vince Minichino.

Bruce Marshall Brick * Editor’s note: these percentages could not be verified as of press time.

Support New Candidates In Lacey This November 5th, the taxpayers in Lacey Township have a very big decision to make. And they have the power to make historic change.

Sixty-seven percent of proper t y t axes are go ing directly to the school district. The current tax levy for 4,000 students is $48,322,737. This means taxpayers kick in approximately $12,000 per student just from the local tax levy.

The total budget for the Pre-K to 12 district is over $77 million dollars.

Annual debt service payments total over $3.7 million dollars right off the top.

Almost 82 percent of the budget is for salaries and benefits.

In 2009, the Lacey School District had approximately 5,100 students.

Current enrollment in 2019 now hovers at approximately 4,000.

With the tax levy constantly escalating, and enrollment declining, it is

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essential for the citizens to take control of their school taxes. 28-year incumbents with conflicts and lifetime connections to employees do not have the ability to act impartially. It’s human nature.

The school board needs new blood and more parents on the Board.

The NJ Citizens for Property Tax Reform and I have decided to support Sonia Marchitello, Gavin Rozzi and Sal Armato for Lacey Township Board of Education. Team 1-4-7.

These three candidates have no relatives working for the district and no conflicts. Ms. Marchitello has 2 children in Lacey schools and Mr. Armato has 3 children currently in Lacey schools. Mr. Rozzi is a 2015 top of the class graduate from Lacey High School.

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On November 5th, please make your voice heard. Go to the polls and vote Column “D” candidates 1-4-7.

Regina Discenza Forked River * Editor’s note: the figures in this letter could not be confirmed by press time.

Berkeley Mayor Not Like Most Politicians I am a very pleased Berkeley Tow nship resident!

Berkeley Mayor Carmen Amato is a breath of fresh air to the community and the world of politics.

We have had some road issues in our area by Jamaica Boulevard. When Mayor Amato attended one of our functions at the clubhouse, I remember him being asked a question regarding this issue. Now, any other politician or elected official will give you the equivalent to a song and a dance on the subject, or worse yet simply blame another layer of government or an opposing political party.

Mayor Amato did the exact opposite of that. He

Letters To allThe Editor age-restricted communi- and giving the name to the optimistically answered the question with an upbeat “we are currently working with the State on securing additional funding to fi nish the project.” I am so happy to have read that the optimism and hard work paid off…in a big way. The Mayor’s office announced that Berkeley Township is receiving over $300,000 in grant money to fi nish the job on Jamaica Boulevard.

Although the grant doesn’t cover the entire cost of the project, it means taxpayers here will pay significantly less for it to be completed.

As a senior citizen living in Berkeley Township, I am happy with the job Mayor Amato and the rest of the “Amato Team” is doing to help maintain the quality of life in Berkeley. I am asking that my fellow residents vote to re-elect Mayor Carmen Amato and Councilmen John Bacchione, Keith Buscio, and Tom Grosse this year.

ties organized in compliance with FHA age-restriction rules, so this new bill would not undermine NJ’s age-restricted communities.

“Prior to this attack, the same naysayers were falsely claiming that this bill would permit taxation of HOA common property,” he continued. This is likewise not true, he added. In fact, the bill specifically prohibits it.

Therefore, residents of adult communities who have been misled by misguided politicians can throw away their petitions and f lyers opposing what is merely a consolidation of various existing laws about HOAs. This all has been much ado about nothing.

Fredrick Bell Berkeley

No, President Trump is not obstructing justice! Or, if it is OK for former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to sell valuable and scarce Uranium to the Russians, and if it is OK for former Vice President Joe Biden to threaten the Ukraine to fire their prosecutor investigating his son/or else - or if it OK for Hillary Clinton to expose to the world and then dispose these same classified emails, then President Trump is not guilty of only suggesting help from the Ukraine President. The Democrats are guilty of having “the game

State Not Meddling With Senior Communities Adult community residents are in an uproar because 3 South Jersey legislators and some Berkeley officials are claiming the proposed Common Interest Communities Ownership Act would allow the state to eliminate minimum age requirements to live in an adult community.

That’s hogwash!

The Community Associations Institute - New Jersey helped formulate the new legislation. Two thousand homeowners associations belong to CAI-NJ. I reached out to its top officials and the legislative chairman confirmed that the opponents’ claims are “completely unfounded” and “irresponsible...falsehoods.”

He explained that NJ’s Law Against Discrimination specifically exempts “housing for older persons” including

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President.”

I don’t agree with the author of (the letter) “Trump Obstructing Justice,” in the Sept. 28, 2019 issue.

His so-called facts are quasi-truths. Yes, there were indictments: a dozen or more Russians who will never set foot in our courtof-law and two American businessmen who didn’t keep their affairs in order.

I do agree with the author of article “Silent Majority Should Stand Up vs. Media Bias,” in 9/14/19 issue (present media an exception).

This author said President Trump will prevail despite all the mudslinging….” This psychotic hate against President Trump needs to stop.

If Democrats don’t like an outsider in the Whitehouse, they need to reflect that they (and some Republicans) brought it on by their paralysis in governing. Nothing is getting done.

Marie Pellicano Manchester Editor’s note: Although the Uranium One controversy continues, multiple independent sources have reported that Clinton was one vote of many overseeing a company (Uranium One) being bought by another, which was owned by Russia. It was not Clinton literally giving/selling U.S. uranium to another country.

There were more than two businessmen caught in the Mueller probe. This lists them all: time.com/5556331/ mueller-investigation-indictments-guilty-pleas/

Correction Whiting Walgreens Is Not Closing I wanted to follow up about a letter to the editor in your Oct. 5 print edition “Mourning Trees Lost to a Closed Store” that references the closing of Walgreens in Whiting.

I wanted to clarify that the Walgreens in Whiting at 500 Route 530 is open and we have no information

about that store closing. I would appreciate it if you could consider including an update in your next issue as some of your readers and our customers have contacted us about the store.

Phil Caruso Walgreens Media Relations

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

Two Bipartisan Bills Will Combat Human Trafficking

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressmen Jeff Van Drew (D-NJ) and Ted S. Yoho (R-FL) introduced two important bipartisan bills to aid in the fight against human trafficking.

The Collecting Official Measurements and Baselines to Assess Traffi cking (COMBAT) Act -H.R. 4581 will require the United States to

SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) held a town hall in Seaside Heights to discuss flooding and proposed changes to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) that could have major impacts on communities throughout Ocean and Burlington counties.

“Flooding issues hit home for our neighbors across Burlington and Ocean Counties, and with potential changes

determine the parameters for quantifying domestic trafficking in persons and require a comprehensive study on domestic human trafficking.

The Prevent Trafficking in Our Schools Act - H.R. 4580 will create a pilot program led by the Departments of Homeland Security and Education to train educators

on how to identify signs of trafficking in their schools.

It will also bring awareness to human trafficking and techniques to combat this abhorrent crime and ensure the community remains safe from potential traffickers.

“Human trafficking is modern day slavery and we should do everything we can to root out this evil,”

Congressman Jeff Van Drew said. “We cannot attack what we do not know and that’s why I’m proud to introduce these common-sense bills with Congressman Yoho.

These vital pieces of legislation would give us a better picture of the scale and magnitude of this horrendous crime and educate teachers on how to spot signs of traf-

ficking and tools to respond accordingly.”

“The fact that modern slavery exists is unacceptable,” Congressman Ted S. Yoho said. “It is upsetting that victims of human trafficking are being brought into and sold within the United States daily. Progress has been made combating this horrendous industry, but more

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coming to the NFIP, it’s critical for our communities to have their voices heard in that debate,” said Congressman Kim. “I want to thank Mayor Vaz and the other shore town mayors who have shown what we can achieve when we put aside partisan labels and work together to help the people we serve. I look forward to working closely with them to ensure New Jersey’s families have a voice in Congress

on this issue in the months ahead.”

The town hall came at the request of residents across Burlington and Ocean Counties who expressed concerns about local flooding issues.

Recently, Congressman Kim met with shore town mayors to discuss challenges faced by the NFIP. In addition, Kim joined with a bipartisan delegation to call for common-sense changes to the

NFIP that would help New Jersey families.

“There are issues that we’ve spoken about as a group – Barnegat Bay mayors, County Mayor’s Association – with the Congressman that we want to achieve both from the standpoint of local and federal government,” said Seaside Heights Mayor, Anthony Vaz. “The Congressman has been very attuned to this.

There is a lot on the agenda

– dunes, back bay flooding, proposed increases in insurance rates for flooding and veterans – that we can get to the Congressman and he can come back in support of these initiatives as he has done for us. These are bipartisan initiatives that Republicans and Democrats can get together and solve as we are doing here.”

In addition to Mayor Vaz, representatives from the New

must be done. Many victims of human trafficking are students in the American school system. School administrators and staff are well-positioned to identify, and report suspected trafficking cases to law enforcement and connect victims with organizations that provide resources for prevention and rehabilitation.”

Jersey Organizing Project, Reclaim the Bay, the Seaside Park Taxpayers Association, and the American Policy Holders Association participated in the town hall.

This was the twelfth town hall held by Congressman Kim during the 116th Congress, and part of a monthly series to allow the Congressman to hear directly from constituents throughout New Jersey’s Third District.

Initiative To Bring Climate Change Education Into K-12 Schools

TRENTON - First Lady Tammy Murphy announced her initiative to incorporate climate change education into New Jersey’s K-12 academic standards.

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education into all nine content areas - 21st Century Life and Careers, Comprehensive Health and Physical Education, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Technology, Visual and Performing Arts, and World Languages.

“We have already begun to feel the effects of climate change here in New Jersey,” said First Lady Tammy Murphy. “Our shorelines are disappearing, rain comes in torrential downpours, and our summers are blazing hot.

But, it is not enough to understand climate change from solely a scientific perspective. We have an obligation to our kids to prepare them for the reality that awaits them as adults - and that reality will include the effects of climate change across almost every aspect of their lives.”

Since Spring 2019, the First Lady has visited elementary, middle, and high schools across the state that have already implemented strong climate change education and sustainability initiatives. These schools include Mount Arlington Public School, Whitehouse Elementary School, Millbridge Elementary School, George L. Catrambone School, and Delran

High School. The First Lady will continue her tour of schools this fall with stops at Valleyview Middle School, J.V.B. Wicoff Elementary School, Egg Harbor Township High School, and Alder Middle School, with more to come. All of these schools participate in the Sustainable Jersey for Schools program.

“We are already a national leader in education, but we have the opportunity to become the first state in the country to incorporate climate change into all of our core content areas,” continued First Lady Tammy Murphy. “As our students graduate and go on to become artists, economists, activists, and more, they will be prepared to report findings, write grant proposals, develop plans, advocate, communicate ideas, and innovate throughout every sector of our economy as climate literate professionals.”

Advocating for the incorporation of climate change into our student learning standards also supports Governor Murphy’s current work to put New Jersey on a path to 100 percent clean energy by 2050. As a long-time advocate for policies that combat climate change, the First

Lady acknowledges that educating our youth is the next step toward securing a clean future.

“Last month’s Climate Strike and Greta Thunberg’s call to action dramatically illustrate the responsibility that current leaders have to future generations,” said New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Catherine R. McCabe. “We stand with students and recognize it is up to all of us to provide them with the education and tools they need to help lead New Jersey and its response to climate change in the years ahead. The First Lady has long been a climate change champion and the DEP is thrilled to join her in our shared goal of reducing and responding to climate change.”

“The Department of Education thanks the First Lady for her involvement with the standards review teams over the past year,” said Education Commissioner Lamont O. Repollet. “Our goal is to design standards that continue to ensure New Jersey students are prepared to think critically, analyze data, and work collaboratively as effective stewards of the Earth’s natural resources.”

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Stafford Police Now Hiring

STAFFORD – We are now accepting applications for the position of full-time police officer. Applicants must meet the following requirements: • Be 21-35 years of age • Be a citizen of the United States • Be a resident of NJ and have a valid NJ driver’s license • Possess a bachelor’s degree (or 120 credits) from an accredited college/university, OR • Possess 60 credits and 2 years job experi-

ence as a full time regular police officer, OR • Possess an associate’s degree (60 credits) and 24 months as a Class II Special Officer • Be of sound moral character verified by a background investigation For full details and application, please visit policeapp.com/Entry-Level-Stafford-Township-…/…/.

Please submit application online and do not mail or drop off application to the police department. Application Deadline: Friday, October 25 at 4 p.m.

SRHS Teacher Named To Advisory Council For National Humanities Center

MANAHAWKIN – William Smith, a history teacher at Southern Regional High School, was selected to serve on the Teacher Advisory Council for the National Humanities Center. The National Humanities Center is a world-renowned research and teach-

ing institution that works in collaboration with Yale University, Harvard University, Princeton University, Duke University, and UNC-Chapel Hill. Smith is one of twenty educators from around the country, who will serve a one-year term on the Council.

Beach Campfire At Barnegat Lighthouse

BARNEGAT LIGHT – On October 26, 7-9 p.m., bring a chair or beach blanket, marshmallows and a roasting stick and settle in for a cozy evening around the campfire with beautiful Barnegat Lighthouse in the background.

Our entertainment will be storyteller Robin Moore who will enchant you with eerie stories from revolutionary times. The historic beacon will be open for those who wish to make the climb. Programs are in cooperation with Barnegat Lighthouse State Park.

Friends Fall Fundraiser Luncheon Octoberfest

LITTLE EGG HARBOR – Enjoy an Oktoberfest-themed menu of German delicacies at Cuisine on the Green and help support the Friends of the Little Egg Harbor Branch on Oct. 21, 1 p.m. The Friends provide

support for a broad spectrum of Library programming for all ages. Tickets are $35 per person. On sale starting September 21 at the Little Egg Harbor Library. Call 609294-1197 for information.

CrafTea Tea Party And SEWing Craft

LACEY – Have a tea party with real china, then design and sew an outfit or accessory for your doll, or an accessory or pillow for you! Cost is $25 per person. Drop off only. Sneakers required. No experience necessary.

CrafTea Tea Party and SEWing Craft is 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. on the following dates: Oct 27; Nov 17; Dec 15; Jan 19; and Feb 9.

Open to all Ocean County Residents. To register, call Lacey Recreation at 609-6931100 ext. 2203.

Meatball Cook-Off

MANAHAWKIN – Join the Manahawkin Elks for a Meatball Cook-off on Nov. 3, 1-3 p.m. at 520 Hilliard Blvd.

Who can make the best meatball? Italian?

Swedish? Fried? Baked? What meatball will reign? Competitors to bring a half tray of appetizer size meatballs. Sign up at the lodge.

Tasting/voting donation is $5.

Barnegat Thanksgiving Farmers Market

BARNEGAT – This special farm market is held each year the Sunday before Thanksgiving. Hours are 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Specialty

vendors selling holiday items are needed.

To become a vendor contact Jeanne at 609698-0080 ext. 122. Cost is $25 for the day.

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By Bob Vosseller LACEY – Three new police officers were sworn in during a recent Township Committee meeting.

Bruce Carver, Jr., Anthony Ravallo, and Dallas Gant were each sworn in by Police Chief Michael C. DiBella.

Carver, Jr., grew up in South Toms River, and graduated from Toms River High School South in 2010. He attended Ocean County College and then transferred to Stockton University where he graduated in 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice.

After college, Carver was hired by the Point Pleasant Beach Police Department as a Class II Special Police Officer. In 2017, he was hired as a full-time police officer by the South Toms River Police Department and remained there until being hired by Lacey Township.

While working for the South Toms River Police Department, Carver was very active with the Neighborhood Watch program and he also enjoyed being proactive and focusing on narcotics enforcement.

Ravallo grew up in Beachwood, and graduated from Toms River High School South in 2012.

After high school he attended both Ocean County College and Fairleigh Dickinson University where he continues to work on his degree in Criminal Justice.

In 2014 Ravallo was hired by the Seaside Park Police Department as a Class I Special Police Officer and later, after graduating the police academy, a Class II Special Police Officer. In 2017 Ravallo was hired by the South Toms River Police Department as a Class II Special Police Officer and later as a full-time police officer.

The officer remained with the South Toms River Police Department until joining Lacey’s department. While working for the South Toms River Police Department Officer Ravallo was active in the Neighborhood Watch Program and was also a member of the Ocean County Regional SWAT Team.

Gant graduated from Lacey High School in 2008 where he lettered in both baseball and basketball. After graduating from high school, Gant attended Coastal Carolina University and graduated in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration.

In 2015 Gant was hired by the Seaside Heights Police Department as a Class I Special Police Officer and after graduating the Ocean County Police Academy, was appointed as a Class II Special Police Officer. In 2017 he was hired by the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department where he initially worked as an Investigator and later as a Sheriff’s Officer. Gant worked in different sections of the Sheriff’s Office, most recently their Marine Unit.

Each of the officers have been assigned to the Patrol Division and has been placed with a Field Training Officer (FTO).

Chief DiBella expressed congratulations to the officers. “We welcome you to the Lacey Township Police Department.”

In the past month the police department has hired four new officers. Two of the new hires are replacements for officers that have since retired and two are new additions.

“I would like to thank the governing body for their support with hiring these new officers,” DiBella said.

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ities. Some of the highlights were a welcome reception, a welcome breakfast with Principal Eric Wilhelm and Assistant Sue Craig, an Oktoberfest celebration at the concession stand near the football field, trips to New York and Philadelphia, along with various adventures with the host families.

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A Call for Action Now – Caregiver Volunteers needs YOU! LACEY – Mark your calendar to attend our information and training session on Friday, November 8 at 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the Forked River Presbyterian Church, 131 North Main Street, Forked River.

This community event is a call for action from our community and will include information and orientation to Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey (CVCJ), the a non-profit agency committed to enabling the homebound elderly of Ocean County remain living independently in their home.

CVCJ will review all the services that are available, how the program works and the variety of volunteer opportunities for those who wish to join the volunteers who provide services to our homebound seniors in the greater Lacey Township community.

Call CVCJ today 732-505-2273 to reserve your spot at this special session, or email us at info@caregivervolunteers.org.

Volunteers choose from a variety of tasks and volunteer on a schedule that fits their own needs and interests!

CVCJ volunteers provide: • Round trip transportation to medical appointments (volunteers use their own car) • Grocery shopping (they shop for you, once every 2 weeks) • Friendly visits & Phone Calls , to reduce loneliness and isolation • Caregiver Canines Pet Visitation to provide a great tail-wagging joy, this program provides in-home volunteers and therapy dog visits.

In addition, we also offer our frail and elderly residents the following services: Alzheimer’s Respite Care Program this program offers Caregivers of those living at home with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or chronic illness to get relief from their incredible stress and burden on a weekly basis.

Veteran to Veteran our volunteer Veterans are matched with a Veteran for all our services Multicultural Outreach we have diverse and bilingual staff members. We provide education and outreach to minority communities

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Stafford Library October Events

STAFFORD – Join the Stafford Library for events throughout the month of October. The library is located at 129 N. Main Street, Manahawkin, NJ. For information, call 609-597-3381. Register at theoceancountylibrary.org.

Adults: 12:30-4:30 p.m., All Fridays: Mah Jong 9 a.m.-12 p.m., All Mondays: Bridge Group. All are welcome.

Oct. 21, 1:30– 3:30 p.m.: RCE Ocean County Master Gardeners Diagnostic Clinic.

Bring in your insect or plant sample for ID. Drop in.

Oct. 21, 5-7 p.m.: OCHD Flu & Pneumonia Vaccination Clinics. Open to all residents. $20 fee or free with Medicare Card. Drop in.

Oct. 23, 2:30 p.m.: Google Email & More.

Learn to create a Google account and email.

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Oct. 23, 7 p.m.: Raconteur Radio Presents: Frankenstein! It’s Alive! Join us for a staged

presentation of this classic Gothic novel in the style of an old-time radio play. Please Register.

Oct. 28, 6 p.m.: NAMI Support Group.

For parents/caregivers of a loved one with mental illness. Drop in.

Children: Oct. 23, 10:30 a.m.: Wigglers & Walkers.

Stories, songs, and play for children under 2 years of age. Please Register.

Oct. 25, 10:30 a.m.: Movers & Shakers.

Stories, music, and movement for children ages 1½ – 4 years. Please Register.

Oct. 26, 2:30 p.m.: Pumpkin Party. Fun with tiny pumpkin painting, pumpkin pie in a cup, and more. Ages 3 – 12. Please Register.

Oct. 29, 10:30 a.m.: “Just Right” Storytime.

Are typical storytimes too big, too loud?

This small group will enjoy quieter stories, songs, and sensory activities. Ages 2 – 5.

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Oct. 30, 10:30 a.m.: Halloween Dance Party & Parade. Let’s BOO-gie followed by a parade and trick-or-treating in the Library. Best for children under 6. Caregiver participation is expected. Please Register.

Oct. 31, 5:30– 7:30 p.m.: Trick-or-Treat & Craft. Children up to age 12. Drop in.

Teens: Oct. 22, 10 a.m.: Tween Homeschool Hangout. Complete a craft or project and explore some of the Library’s resources. Ages 9 – 13.

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Oct. 23, 6:30 p.m.; Circuitry Basics for Tweens. Complete a series of projects using Snap Circuits and littleBits. Ages 9 – 13.

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Oct. 24, 7 p.m.: Pumpkin Spice vs. Apple Cider. Sample, create, and compare fall treats. Ages 12 – 18.

Oct. 26, 2:30 p.m.: Pumpkin Party. Fun with tiny pumpkin painting, pumpkin pie in a cup, and more. Ages 3 – 12. Please Register.

Oct. 28, 7 p.m.: Teen Cuisine: Cooking with Coffee. Coffee is a main crop in Central and South America. Experiment with savory and sweet recipes with coffee as an ingredient.

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Oct. 29, 6 p.m.: Creepy Dolls After-Hours Library Escape for Teens. Solve the puzzles and defeat our escape room. Ages 12 – 18.

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Oct. 31, 5:30– 7:30 p.m.: Trick-or-Treat & Craft. Children up to age 12. Drop in.

Annual Halloween Parade at Little Egg Harbor Library

LITTLE EGG HARBOR – Join the Little Egg Harbor Branch Ocean County Library for their annual Halloween Parade on Oct. 31 at 10:30 a.m. Come in costume and participate in a scavenger hunt, games, parade and story.

Refreshments provided by Friends of the Little Egg Harbor branch. For children ages 5 and younger with parent/caregiver. Please register online or by calling the branch.

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Southern Regional Theatre Company Presents The Great Gatsby

MANAHAWKIN – The play, The Great Gatsby, is running Thursday, October 24 at 7 p.m., Friday, October 25 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, October 26 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students. Tickets order forms are available on our school website or either main office or they may be purchased the day of the show, box office opens one hour prior to the show.

Summary: Jay Gatsby, a self-made millionaire, passionately pursues the elusive Daisy Buchanan. Nick Carraway, a young newcomer to Long Island, is drawn into their world of obsession, greed and danger. The breathtaking glamour and decadent excess of the Jazz Age come to the stage in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel, and in Simon Levy’s adaptation, approved by the Fitzgerald Estate.

10th Annual Striped Bass Tournament 2019 STAFFORD – The Stafford Township Striped Bass Committee would like to invite you to take part in the 10th Annual 2019 Stafford P.B.A. Striped Bass Tournament on Nov. 15 & 16.

Our tournament has grown to one of the largest striped bass tournaments on the east coast, with up to 500 anglers and friends attending our awards banquet. This event is a perfect time to

show your support for a great cause.

If you choose to support, you and your company’s name will be proudly recognized during the event. This tournament is an annual charitable event benefiting the local High Schools Scholarship Fund. Last year, due in big part to this tournament, Local P.B.A. 297 was able to donate over $30,000 in scholarships.

11th Annual Juried Art Show

LACEY – Join the Lacey United Methodist Church for the 11th Annual Juried Art Show on Nov. 12-16. All ages! All media! Cost is $25 to enter.

First, second and third place ribbons will be awarded for: • Adult professional • Adult non-professional • Youth 12-18 • Children under 12

Drop of artwork on Nov. 10, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Pick up artwork on Nov. 16, 3-4 p.m., and Nov. 17, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Nov. 16 will also feature a Harvest Fest including baked goods, a car show, crafts, vendors, rummage sale, animal demos, and more.

Show is open to the public Tuesday-Friday, 6-8 p.m. and Saturday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

Limit five entries per person! Register at laceyumc.org.

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Continued From Page 5 Jersey’s senior communities to continue to be age-restricted. The LAD, which has banned discrimination based on age and has existed since 1977, was amended in 2003 to explicitly exclude valid age-restricted communities from the age-discrimination provisions of LAD.” Federal Vs. State Law The Housing For Older Persons Act, signed into law in 1995, allows senior communities to be one of the few - if perhaps only - situations where people can choose who can live in a neighborhood. There are caveats, though. At least 80 percent of the homes must have one or more person of 55 years of age or

older. The management must do everything they can to maintain this percentage.

Seniors are worried that the state bill will allow people younger than 55 in their communities. If less than 80 percent of homes have a senior in them, then the community might lose its protected status.

So, for example, if enough renters and house flippers start encroaching on the community, it will eventually be less than 80 percent seniors.

Generally speaking, federal law overpowers state law. In fact, the attorney for Brick Township, Kevin Starkey, stated during a Township Council meeting that the state bill would not turn over the federal protections. An article about this, published first in The Brick Times, was brought up during the town hall. Connors, an attorney, had a different opinion.

“If you have two attorneys, you can have two different opinions. If you have three attorneys, you can have three different opinions,” Connors said. Therefore, it could give someone legal ground to circumvent the federal law.

The language in the bill, however, references state law. As Judy Noonan pointed out, the part of the bill is 46:8E-16. This reads “Limitations on restraints on alienation shall only defeat provisions of the declaration restricting sales or leasing of units if they violate the “Law Against Discrimination,” P.L.1945, c.169 (C.10:5-1 et seq.).” The “Law Against Discrimination” that is noted is a state law. Therefore, it could be a loophole for buyers to dodge the age requirement.

A Coalition of Berkeley senior communities, overseen by Noonan, stated that a 55+ restriction is consistent with HOPA and the Fair Housing Act. Going back to the beginning, the State Department of Community Affairs allowed the developer Hovsons to create several senior communities decades ago, the Coalition stated. The DCA had no objection to a 55+ community back then.

The Coalition was also concerned that the bill doesn’t expressly take into account the history of senior communities governing themselves and operating as age-restricted communities.

Local Opposition Many local elected officials spoke against the bill, often drafting resolutions in opposition of it.

The Ocean County Freeholders were one of these governing bodies.

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“Our seniors chose to move into these communities in part because they would have a strong voice in making local decisions,” Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari said. “They do not want, nor do they need, Trenton’s interference in how their neighborhoods are governed.”

As stated earlier, only two senators voted against this measure, Connors and Holzapfel.

The 9th District delegation requested that the bill die in committee. They received petitions with more than 5,000 signatures of people vehemently opposed to the bill.

Assemblyman Brian Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove have vowed to vote against it if it comes to an Assembly vote.

Berkeley Township Council passed a resolution against the bill as well.

“We stand united with our 55 plus communities, in strong opposition to Trenton’s over-reach to govern and adopt a policy in homeowner associations and condo complexes,” said Mayor Carmen Amato. “Our homeowner associations in our age-restricted communities are all well run, by highly qualified and dedicated volunteers. They all serve their prospective communities very well. They understand the needs of the residents they serve and govern accordingly.

“We are deeply concerned that if this legislation is signed into law, Trenton will no doubt force its will on and meddle in association business. That is completely wrong.

Trenton should focus its efforts and energies on getting its own house in order, before meddling in our homeowner’s associations,” Amato said.

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According to Sagat Surveys, noise is the second most common complaint of restaurant-goers (second only to poor service). Research has documented that the noise levels of most restaurants are loud enough to interfere with normal conversations, whether or not the individual has a hearing loss. In general, family restaurants are much quieter than the bar/ restaurant setting. The “elegant, upscale”

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Berberine Helps With Brain-Related Disorders

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Everyone understands that insulin levels play a role in blood sugar metabolism and that insufficient levels lead to hyperglycemia and then diabetes. Insulin is a taxi for blood sugar, it shuttles the sugar into the cell, and therefore it lowers levels in the bloodstream.

It is also accepted that normal levels of insulin can play a role in diabetes IF the insulin is not allowed into the cell. We call this insulin resistance and it is also part of diabetes.

What if the insulin is really high? You might think that blood sugar would be low, but that’s not so. You can have hyperinsulinemia and still have high blood sugar! Weird but true, because hyperinsulinemia means there is more insulin circulating in the blood stream compared to glucose.

No one really talks about brain changes associated with hyperinsulinemia and diabetes. High insulin causes you to retain more dangerous beta amyloid plaques, instead of clearing those out like normal.

One can develop very serious dementia and problems with memory and even Alzheimer’s if insulin levels remain high.

Depression too! Levels vary so refer to the reference range on your own lab test. Just FYI, you can test your blood levels at any laboratory, or through any physician.

One point I’d like to make is that you cannot leave yourself to “wait and see” if you have hyperinsulinemia because it can damage your brain and hasten cognitive decline and mood disorders.

Berberine, a natural herbal extract appears to be helpful with cognitive decline related

to diabetes. It helps control some of the free radicals associated with these problems, and we also know it is a rising star in terms of creating more insulin sensitivity.

Chronically elevated blood sugar or insulin will cause you to form more AGEs, short for Advanced Glycation End products, which are like little misses in your blood stream.

What’s so odd is that there is more than likely lower levels of insulin in the spinal cord (cerebrospinal fluid). But it could be high in your blood vessels. Don’t worry about those details, just know that berberine is useful, and it’s an herb you can buy without prescription nowadays.

Berberine was evaluated recently and I read the article which was published in Frontiers in Pharmacology, September 2019.

The title means that berberine makes learning and memory recall better by acting as a strong anti-inflammatory. More specifically, berberine was found to increase acetylcholine levels in rodents with diabetes.

Acetylcholine as you know is one of your memory molecules. It raises the levels of acetylcholine by slowing down the breakdown of this compound, so it stays alive in the synapse longer.

So amazing that a plant-based chemical has the same mechanism of action that our Alzheimer’s drugs do! Remember high insulin (and high blood sugar) accelerate cognitive decline and there are natural herbal supplements to help with this. Talk to your physician if you plan to combine herbs with medications in order to avoid interactions and sudden hypoglycemia.

(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) ©2019 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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Clearing up the Confusion Over Recent Mammography Guidelines Mammographies are the best way to detect breast cancer early.

Mammographies save lives and so it’s critical for every woman to know when she should be having a mammography and how frequently.

Recently, the American College of Physicians (ACP) published new screening guidelines that have caused quite a bit of confusion. They recommend mammography screenings for women starting at the age of 50 and continuing every two years until the age of 74. The ACP notes that their new guidelines are only for women with an average risk for breast cancer and with no symptoms.

These guidelines are a departure from the guidelines that have been in place, recommending that women start getting mammographies starting at age 40 and continuing yearly. So why has the ACP shifted the age and frequency recommendations? The ACP claims that there is a low incidence of breast cancer for women under age 60.

However, according to the American Cancer Society nearly half of all breast cancers and the majority of early breast cancers occur to women under the age of 60!

In addition, the ACP claims that a mammography screening every other year, rather than yearly, has no significant difference on breast cancer death rates. This is also not true. There have not been any randomized controlled trials to test this claim by the ACP. However, a study published by the National Institute of Health shows nearly 40 percent fewer deaths in women age 40 to 84 who were screened annually compared to those screened every two years.

For these reasons and more, the American Cancer Society, the American Society of Breast Surgeons, the American College of Radiology, and the Society of Breast Imaging, do not support the ACP’s guidelines, and continue to endorse annual screening at the age of 40.

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BARNEGAT – A Holiday Bazaar, Luncheon and Bake Sale will be held at Wright Memorial Presbyterian Church, 330 S. Main St. (Rt. 9), Barnegat, on Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Holiday Bazaar will feature many items suitable for holiday gifts and decorating, all at reasonable prices. The luncheon will feature

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delicious homemade soups, sandwiches and dessert and the bake table will have all kinds of homemade baked items for sale to enjoy now or freeze for holiday gifts or parties.

The event is sponsored by the Presbyterian Women of the church, which is a non-profit organization serving church programs and missions.

er, NJ 08755. Classes will begin January 21, 2020 to become a Master Gardener Certified Volunteer. Visit ocean.njaes.rutgers.edu/.

Please call Debbie at 732 505-4563 and register by November 8.

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be distributed to children in need, people who are homeless, veterans, and victims of domestic abuse.

The fundraiser will run October 1-31.

Collection bins will be located in the lobby of all Stafford schools.

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Continued From Page 1 “subject to the issuance of a conditional use permit.”

According to the ordinance: “Raising and keeping of a farm animal for domestic use on a lot having no less than one (1) acre.

Additional farm animals shall not exceed one (1) per every one (1) additional acre.

There shall be no storage of manure within one hundred (100) feet of any adjoining property line.”

Two Mast Drive residents, from the Settlers Landing section of Barnegat Township, brought their grievances with the current zoning regulations to the attention of the governing body.

“We haven’t received summons or citations about it but officers periodically visit my house…we’d like to get the ordinance revised,” said one resident.

The regulation states that one must have property that meets or exceeds one acre in order to maintain chickens and/or other livestock on the property, which these residents do not have and stated they cannot get within the township.

Claiming they pose no issues or risks to their neighbors or the township, and take proper care of their chickens, these residents want the ordinance to make an allowance for smaller parcels of land.

“Lanoka Harbor, Lacey, Waretown all allow under an acre to have chickens…

Barnegat does not,” they added.

“As a rule of thumb, the minimum amount of space you should provide each chicken is 10 square feet,” according to MyPetChicken. com. This equals 100 sq. ft.; but obviously,

The Southern Ocean Times, October 19, 2019, Page 19 the more room, the better. In an acre, there is approximately 43,560 sq. ft.

However, it is not only the spatial issues that are nagging at these residents. Another aspect of their argument is something a little more bothersome: the roosters.

“The ordinance needs to include roosters,” they added.

The roosters are the ones that will “cockadoodledoo” as the sun rises, potentially waking neighbors within earshot. On the other hand, however, the roosters play an important role in protecting the flock of hens.

Hobby Farms states: “Roosters are the guardians of the flock. They are constantly on the alert for predators from the sky and the ground. If they see something that worries them, they sound the alarm, and the hens run for cover. If the predator gets close, the rooster won’t back down and will fight to the death to protect his hens.

If you have chicks in the flock, the rooster will work twice as hard to make sure all his charges are safe.”

The crowing not only protects the chickens, but also alerts to danger.

However, it is evident that a crowing rooster could become a nuisance to neighbors. A point to which these Mast Drive residents countered: “Dogs bark all day, children cry all day…why is it an issue for a rooster to crow?”

While no action was taken to amend the ordinance following the request, Mayor Alfonso Cirulli admitted that he has no problem allowing for more chickens in town.

As this was the first the governing body has heard of the issue, Cirulli said “We’ll continue to discuss it.”

Charting A Course For Barnegat Bay

MANAHAWKIN – Save Barnegat Bay will be hosting our first ever 3-day conference held at the Mainland Holiday Inn in Stafford Township, on October 22 through 24, 2019. During this three-day journey, you will have an opportunity to hear from renowned experts on both past achievements

and to help chart the course for a cleaner Barnegat Bay. Your participation is necessary and a major part of the conference. Please join us for this historical event for one or all three days! Details and a full agenda will be coming soon.

Makeup Fundraiser For EMS

STAFFORD – The Stafford Township EMS Auxiliary is holding a makeup fundraiser on November 14. Come out for a fun night! Admission is $30 and can be accepted in cash at the door. For more information or to attend, please contact stemsaux@squad38.com.

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October Events At The Barnegat Library

BARNEGAT – The following events are being held at the Barnegat branch of the Ocean County Library at 112 Burr Street.

Information, registration, and movie into can be found at 609-698-3331 and theoceancountylibrary.org.

Oct. 22, 6 p.m., Tuesday: TechTopic: eBooks.

Oct. 22, 7 p.m., Tuesday: Barnegat Poets.

All poets are invited to share their works and

enjoy the works of others.

Oct. 23, 7 p.m., Wednesdays: Adult Writers Group. Hone your craft with like-minded adult writers.

Oct. Oct. 24, 1 p.m., and Oct. 12, Oct. 26, 1 p.m.: EWE Knit and Crochet. Drop in with your own supplies.

Oct. 23, 7 p.m., Wednesday: Teen Advisory Board (TAB). Grades 7 – 12. Gain valuable leadership skills and earn community service

hours.

Oct. 25, 10:30 a.m., Friday: Halloween Storytime and Parade. Come in Costume for a Halloween Storytime followed by our annual Halloween Parade. *Snacks provided by the Friends of the Barnegat Library. Please register.

Oct. 25, 3:30 p.m., Friday: Paws for Reading. Practice reading alongside a gentle therapy dog.

Oct. 26, 2 p.m., Saturday: Cindy G. Bluegrass. Please call or go online for program information.

Oct. 30, 7 p.m., Wednesday: Drawing Monsters & Super Heroes. Learn to draw monsters and super heroes with local artist Lenny Rivera, just in time for Halloween.

Ages 12 - 18. Please register.

Every Monday: Monday Movies. Please call or go online for movie information.

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Laundromat Attendant - For FT/PT Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863.

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Purchase - 2Br, 2Ba. Gated adult community. OLV. Everything remodeled. Move right in. Lakewood. $84,000. For sale by owner. Appointments. 732-259-2803.

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Housekeeper - for two afternoons at home in Whiting. No cooking nor heavy cleaning. Fold, mop, wash, clean. Background check. $80 a week. 732-773-9311.

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Vendors/Crafters Needed! - Please read before responding. Saturday, November 23, 2019 10am – 3pm. Holiday vendors and craft show, Pinelands Reformed Church 898 Rt. 37 West, Toms River. Cost is $30, we are providing one 6ft table & 2 chairs. We will also provide a roll and coffee to each vendor before 10am. If interested, please send an email to maryalicereed@aol.com.

Or call 732-349-7557 ASAP. (46) Manchester Little League Halloween Gift Auction and Comedy Show October 19, 5 p.m. Manchester Fire House 545 Commonwealth Blvd. $20, BYO Food and Drinks Age 21+. Free sheet of small prize tickets with entry. Costume Contest! (43)

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.

5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for Rock, Blues, Jazz, Reggae, Metal, Punk. Very good condition only, Call Rick 908-616-7104. (47) 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) We Buy Used Cars, Van, & Trucks any year, any make, any condition. Top $ paid CASH PAID ON THE SPOT. Fast and easy transaction. 609-622-9545.

(43) CASH PAID!! - LP records, stereos, turntables, musical instruments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115.

(43) 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 - for unwanted household items, dvds, toys, musical, historical, odd items, etc. No furniture.

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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) 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 toms river2nj@goddardschools.com Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties!

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(42) Part-time custodian/janitor - For active adult commmunity in Whiting, NJ. $12per/hr. Start immediately.

Approx 19-21 hrs/wk. Must have some experience, but willing to train the right candidate. Must pass a back ground check and drug test. Call m-f 9a.m.-3 p.m. Call for application & interview 732-350-0230 ext. 10. (42) Looking For Full Time Cleaning Person - for an apartment community in Manchester NJ. Reliable, professional and some experience needed.Will train. Compensation based on experience. Starting at $13 an hour. 732-657-3340.

(43) Experienced P/T Electro-Mechanical Technician Assembler - For small Lakewood printing machinery manufacturer. Weekdays only.

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Services Don Carnevale Painting Specializing interiors. Some exterior.

Quality always. Very neat. Prompt courteous service. Reasonable-affordable. Senior discounts. Honest-reliable. Low rates. Free estimates. 732899-4470 or 732-915-4075.

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Holiday Craft Fair

FORKED RIVER – A Holiday Craft Fair, plus Santa, will be held on Saturday, November 23 at the Forked River Presbyterian Church from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Craft vendors are welcome. You can rent our six foot tables for Early Bird cost of $20 (a second table is only $15) if you register before Nov. 13. After November 13 the cost is $25 for the first table and $20 for a second table.

Contact the church office at 609-693-5624 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a registration form. Space is limited, so register early.

The Santa Center will feature an area just for kids with Santa, himself, presiding over the activities. Bring your camera/phone and take a picture of your child with Santa to send out with your Christmas cards.

Homemade desserts, lovingly baked by our church members, will again be featured.

Thanksgiving pies, pumpkin, apple, and cherry, will be available for your Thanksgiving feast.

Kate’s Kuisine will offer delicious homemade soup, pesto, and other special foods to take home to enjoy.

Handmade crafts will highlight beautifully created seasonal hand crafted items and decorations.

Take a break and enjoy a lunch of chili, hot dogs, soup, hot and cold beverages, and dessert.

Breakfast sandwiches will also be available.

Admission is free.

We are located at 131 North Main Street (Route 9) where everyone is welcome.

Lacey UMC Harvest Fest

LACEY – On Nov. 16, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., join Lacey UMC for Harvest Fest. Harvest Fest will feature baked goods, homemade soups & chili, art show, car show, rummage sale, crafts, vendors, animal care demos, products/services, holiday photos (pets welcome!), and our annual Blessing

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Email laceyumcnj@gmail.com or visit our website laceyumc.org for vendor applications! Registration cost is $35 for a 6 ft. table if the application is received or postmarked by the Nov. 1, 2019 deadline. Registration includes a 6ft table and a chair.

Family Promise 7th Annual Gift Auction

MANAHAWKIN – Join Family Promise of Southern Ocean County for their 7th Annual Gift Auction on Nov. 9 at St. Mary’s Parish Center in Manahawkin. Doors open at 4 p.m. Calling begins at 6 p.m. Cost is $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Advance

registration is encouraged, limited seating is available. Price includes coffee/tea, dessert, and one sheet of entry level tickets.

For more information, or to purchase tickets, contact fpsocstaff@gmail.com or call 609-994-3317.

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MANAHAWKIN – Congratulations Southern Regional Senior Student Athlete Erika Barbera and Coach Jenna Lombardo-Adams on receiving their “Certificate of Completion” from the USMC Semper Fidelis All American Battles Won Academy, which took place in July 2019 in Washington D.C. Erika, is a member of the Field Hockey and Girls Lacrosse teams at Southern. Erika is committed to continuing her education and Field Hockey careers at Kutztown University next fall.

Congratulations Southern Regional Girls Volleyball on winning the 2019 Southern Invitational on Saturday, September 28.

The Rams defeated Central Regional 2-0 in the semifinals and then defeated Donovan Catholic 2-0 in the Championship game.

Congratulations to our seniors and special congrats to Gianna Schiattarella who captured the MVP of the Tournament. It is Gianna’s 2nd consecutive year as Southern Regional Invitational MVP. Congratulations Southern Regional Boys Cross Country on competing in the 2019 Bowdoin Classic in New York on Saturday, September 28. The Classic features some of the top cross-country squads in the Northeast Region. Southern finished in the following places: • Varsity Division - 6th

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Congratulations Southern Regional Football player Jaiden Brown on being named the Shore Sports Network “Week 2” Shore Conference Player of the Week for his efforts on helping the Rams defeat Howell 28-14 on Friday, September 20, 2019. Jaiden rushed for 205 yards, 2 rushing touchdowns and 2 interceptions.

Congratulations, Southern Regional Football player Cole Robinson on being named Press of Atlantic City “Game MVP for Week 3”. Cole completed 10 out of 17 passes for 176 yards and 3 touchdowns in the Rams 42-32 victory over Brick Memorial on Friday, September 27, 2019.

Congratulations to Southern Regional High School Athletes of the Week from Sept. 15-30. Male Athlete: Ben Hanneman, 12th Grade, Boys Soccer. The boys’ soccer team has a record of 8-0-1 to start the 2019 season. Female Athlete: Jayna Dunwoody, 9th Grade, Girls Tennis. The Girls Tennis team is having a wonderful 2019 season.

The Rams currently have a record of 9 & 3 Jayna is 1st singles for Southern. She is currently undefeated on the season and won the 2019 Ocean County Tournament at 1st singles.

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Here is an overview of what New Jersey employers need to know: Who Is Covered?

Covered employees: The act applies to most employees working in the state “for compensation.” The act expressly excludes employees in the construction industry employed under a collective bargaining agreement, per diem healthcare employees, and public employees who already have sick leave benefits.

Covered employers: The act broadly applies to any business entity, irrespective of size, that employs employees in the state of New Jersey, including a temporary help service firm. It expressly excludes public employers required to provide their employees with sick leave.

How Is Leave Accrued?

Accrual period: The act requires employers to designate any period of 12 consecutive months as a “benefit year.” Employers cannot change the established benefit year without first notifying the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Under the act, current employees begin accruing sick time on the effective date of the act. New employees hired after the effective date of the act begin accruing sick time on the first date of their employment.

Accrual limits: In each benefit year, an employee will accrue up to 40 hours of sick time at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked. Alternatively, an employer may “frontload” the full 40 hours at the beginning of the benefit year. Employers with existing paid time off (PTO), personal days, vacation days and sick-day policies may utilize those policies to satisfy the requirements of the act as long as employees can use the time off as required by the act.

In the case of a temporary help service firm placing an employee with client firms, paid sick leave will accrue on the basis of the total time worked on assignment with the firm, not separately for each client firm to which the employee is assigned.

How Can Leave Be Used?

Employers are not required to permit employees to use more than 40 hours of sick leave in a benefit year. Employees can use accrued sick time after the 120th day of their first date of employment for the following reasons: • Diagnosis, care or treatment of—or recovery from—an employee’s own mental or physical illness, including preventive medical care.

• Aid or care for a covered family member during diagnosis, care or treatment of—or recovery from—the family member’s mental or physical illness, including preventive medical care.

• Circumstances related to an employee’s or their family member’s status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence (including the need to obtain related medical treatment, seek counseling, relocate or participate in related legal services).

• Closure of an employee’s workplace or of a school/childcare of an employee’s child because of a public official’s order relating to a public health emergency.

• Time to attend a meeting requested or required by school staff to discuss a child’s health condition or disability.

The act broadly defines “family member” to include individuals related by blood to the employee or whose close association with the employee is the equivalent of a family relationship.

Employers may not require an employee to find a replacement to cover the employee’s absence.

Carryover and Payout Rules Maximum carryover: The act does not require employers to permit employees to carry over more than 40 hours of accrued sick time in a single benefit year.

Optional buyout: Employers may, but are not obligated to, offer to pay employees for their unused accrued sick time in the final month of the benefit year. If employees agree to receive the payment, they may choose a payment for the full amount of their unused accrued sick time or for 50 percent of such time.

The payment amount shall be based on the same rate of pay that the employee earns at the time of the payment. If an employer frontloads the entire amount of sick time, it must either pay the employee for the full amount of unused accrued sick time in the final month of the employer’s benefit year or carry forward any unused sick time to the next benefit year. Employee approval is not required.

In What Increments Can Workers Use Leave?

The act provides employers with the discretion to choose the increments in which its employees may use accrued sick time.

However, the largest increment chosen may not be larger than the number of hours an employee was scheduled to work in a given shift. For example, if an employee is scheduled to work a 7-hour shift, the employer cannot mandate that the employee use paid sick

time in increments of eight hours.

What Happens Upon Transfer, Separation or Reinstatement?

Transfer of employment to a related or successor employer: If an employee is employed by a successor employer or transferred to a separate division, entity or location of the same Michael J. Deem employer, the employee will retain and be entitled to use all accrued sick time.

Separation of employment: Unless the employer has a policy or collective bargaining agreement providing for the payment of accrued sick leave upon termination, resignation, retirement or other separation from employment, the act does not require the employer to pay employees for unused accrued sick leave upon the separation from employment.

Reinstatement of employment: If an employee is separated from employment but then reinstated within six months, all of the employee’s unused and accrued sick time must be reinstated.

What Notice and Documentation Is Required?

Foreseeable absences: Employers may require advance notice, not to exceed seven calendar days, of the intention to use the leave and the expected duration. Employers may require employees to make a reasonable effort to schedule the use of sick leave in a manner that does not unduly disrupt the operations of the employer. Employers may prohibit employees from using foreseeable sick leave on certain dates, and require reasonable documentation if sick leave that is not foreseeable is used during those dates.

Unforeseeable absences: Employers may require employees to give notice of the intention to use the leave as soon as practicable, provided that the employer has notified the employee of this requirement.

Absences of three days or more: If an employee is absent for at least three consecutive days, the employer may require documentation that confirms that the employee used sick leave for a covered purpose.

What Are the Notice and Record-Keeping Rules?

Employers must post a notification of employees’ rights under the act and provide employees with a written copy of the notice within 30 days after the department has issued a model notice and each time thereafter when an employee is hired or requests such a notice. Additionally, employers must retain records documenting hours worked by employees and paid sick time taken by employees for a period of five years and permit the department access to those records.

What If We Have a Collective Bargaining Agreement?

The act does not apply to employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) that is in effect at the time of the effective date of the act, at least until the CBA expires. Even then, employees or their representatives may waive the rights under the act during the negotiation of the CBA. What About Local Paid-Sick-Leave Laws?

The act preempts all existing and future municipal ordinances in New Jersey regarding paid sick time.

How Will the Law Be Enforced?

Employees may sue their employers for violating the act and can seek actual damages suffered as a result of the violation, plus an equal amount of liquidated damages.

How Does the Anti-Retaliation Provision Work?

The anti-retaliation provision of the act includes a rebuttable presumption that an employer’s actions are unlawful if it takes adverse action against an employee within 90 days of the employee engaging in activity protected under the act. This includes such actions as filing a complaint with the department, cooperating with an investigation, opposing policies and practices that are unlawful under the act, or informing other individuals of their rights under the act.

What Should Employers Do Now? In anticipation of the effective date of this new law, you should review your paid time off, vacation or other paid leave policies to determine whether you will have to implement a paid-sicktime policy for any of your employees or amend your existing policies to ensure compliance with the act. You should also inform managers and supervisors of any new policy changes and of the importance of the provisions of the law prohibiting retaliation.

You should also consider revising your employee handbooks to account for these changes. For example, if you choose not to pay out accrued but unused sick leave upon termination, you must make that abundantly clear in your written policies. Finally, you should be on the lookout for the poster and template notice issued by the Department.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of OCt 19 - OCt 25

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): The Full Moon in your sign may make you more aware of how you interact with others and how relationships affect your self-image. Make the most of this opportunity by not being attached to how things go so much as observing them.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You can be at peace with yourself and show great affection for loved ones in spite of the many difficulties and harsh realities the world could present. You could be a shoulder to cry on, or you could lend a hand for someone who needs a little extra T.L.C. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You have plenty of imagination and can relate to people who are challenged by difficult circumstances. You might want to hold off on purchases during the first part of the week, as something you buy may prove disappointing.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Since your sign is ruled by the Moon, every Full Moon marks the end of one tiny cycle and the beginning of another. Your daily routines may be focused on domestic matters and career success as the next week unfolds.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Ethical questions and issues could present problems that make your workplace environment challenging in the first half of the week. Dissatisfaction with your possessions or your home base can make you feel awkward and out of sorts.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You may be willing to take risks in the week ahead, but circumstances might not be in your favor. Don’t begin a home remodeling job or any project that is outside your field of expertise, as things could easily go wrong.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The Full Moon in your opposite sign could trigger a subtle shift in your relationships during the upcoming week.

You may notice that other people tend to mirror your moods and attitudes. Focus on empowering others to do better.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Make a concentrated effort to be congenial as well as concise. People may look for the downside of every proposal, and unfounded suspicions may interfere with logic. Put off key decisions until the last half of the week.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Money isn’t the only thing that defines your self-worth.

Don’t allow yourself to be pressured into buying anything that you don’t really need just to prove a point. Focus on good communications in the week ahead.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Today’s Full Moon could mark a peak in frustrated ambitions. In the week ahead you may choose to dispose of items that no longer serve their purpose or fulfill your needs. Remain vigilant about paying your bills.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Your good taste can be demonstrated by the way you arrange your furniture or the colors you choose for your wardrobe. Take a break from negative news and gossip in the week ahead and focus on tranquil subjects.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Treat your body like a temple in the week ahead to find the peace and tranquility you prefer. You will feel more attractive than usual to your special someone. Put financial decisions on the back burner and focus on togetherness.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Easy-On-The-Host Pork Chops Get A Tangy Twist

By Wolfgang Puck People often tell me that when they invite friends over for a dinner party, they realize too late that they’ve been overly ambitious, planning elaborate menus with too many ingredients and too much preparation. Even if the food turns out great, as it usually does, the hosts find themselves exhausted the next morning and swear that they’ll wait a long time before entertaining again - and maybe plan something easier next time.

My best advice when entertaining at home is to keep it simple, both in the shopping list and in the cooking.

Your guests won’t care about how complicated the food you serve may be. It’s deliciousness that counts most. And everyone will enjoy the evening more if you, the host or hostess, are relaxed enough to be able to have fun yourself and put all who have gathered around your table at ease.

How do you do this? One good trick I’ve learned is to start with a relatively easy recipe or two that are so familiar that guests relax the moment they see the food, and that then have just a slightly different twist, something that perks up your guests’ interest the moment they smell and then taste the food.

For a perfect example, look no further than the pair of recipes - one main dish, one side - I share here from Aram Mardigian, a longtime member of my culinary team who serves as executive chef of the Wolfgang Puck American Grille in the Borgata Hotel, Casino, and Spa in Atlantic City, New Jersey: Pomegranate-Glazed Pork Chops with Cauliflower au Gratin.

To me, pork chops are a perfect main dish meat for autumn entertaining. Robust and juicy, they have the ability to make every meal feel like a feast.

The twist Aram adds to this recipe can be found in the marinade, in which the chops sit overnight: a mixture of tangy-sweet pomegranate juice and pomegranate molasses, now widely available in well-stocked supermarkets or online; and a selection of seasonings that perfectly complement the meat’s savory-sweet flavor.

The cauliflower makes an ideal companion to the chops. That vegetable has been enjoying a jump in popularity lately, as a lighter alternative to potatoes.

But you can still make it lavish, as this recipe does with its combination of cream, cheeses, and a topping of coarse breadcrumbs that form a golden-brown crust - gratin, in French - that forms while it bakes in the oven.

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POMEGRANATE-GLAZED PORK CHOPS WITH CAULIFLOWER AU GRATIN Serves 6 PORK CHOPS: 6 bone-in pork chops, each 1 to 11/2 inches (2.5 to 3.75 cm) thick 2 cups (500 ml) pomegranate juice 2 cups (500 ml) pomegranate molasses 1/2 cup (125 ml) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (125 ml) packed brown sugar

3 ounces (185 ml) soy sauce 4 tablespoons canola oil 2 tablespoons coriander seeds, toasted in a dry skillet over low heat until fragrant, then cooled and cracked with a meat mallet or heavy pan 1 tablespoons cracked black peppercorns 4 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed 1 bunch scallions, chopped Kosher salt CAULIFLOWER AU GRATIN: 4 ounces (125 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 medium-sized white onion, thinly sliced 1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic 1 pound (500 g) fresh raw bite-sized cauliflower florets 1 quart (1 l) heavy cream Kosher salt 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup (125 ml) coarsely crumbled blue cheese 1/2 cup (125 ml) coarse dry breadcrumbs Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, for garnish Start marinating the pork a day ahead. Arrange the chops in a nonreactive dish or pan large enough to hold them in a single layer. In a mixing bowl, stir together the pomegranate juice and molasses, granulated and brown sugars, soy sauce, canola oil, coriander, peppercorns, garlic, and scallions.

Pour over the pork chops, cover, and refrigerate for 24 hours.

The next day, about 1 hour before serving, remove the chops from the refrigerator and set aside at room temperature.

Immediately start preparing the cauliflower. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Meanwhile, in a large sauté pan, melt half of the butter over medium heat.

Add the onion and garlic and sauté, stirring frequently, until translucent but not yet browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the cauliflower and continue cooking, stirring frequently, 5 minutes longer. Stir in the cream and 1 tablespoon salt. Raise the heat slightly, bring to a boil, and stir in half of the Parmesan. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until the cauliflower is tender enough to pierce with a sharp knife tip and the liquid is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 5 to 7 minutes longer. Taste the liquid, adjust the seasonings with more salt, and add pepper to taste.

With the remaining butter, grease a large gratin dish. Spoon the cauliflower and sauce into the dish.

Scatter the blue cheese evenly over the surface.

Evenly sprinkle with the breadcrumbs and remaining Parmesan.

Transfer the gratin dish to the oven and bake until the sauce is bubbling and the top is nicely browned, about 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, cook the pork chops. Preheat to medium heat a broiler, an indoor grill, or 1 or 2 large, heavy ridged grill pans large enough to hold all the chops comfortably in a single layer. Remove the chops from the marinade, shake off excess liquid, and season on both sides with salt. Cook the chops, turning them once, until an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the center not touching bone registers 145°F (63°C), 10 to 15 minutes total time. Transfer the chops to a platter, cover with heavy-duty foil, and leave to rest for a few minutes before serving.

To serve, spoon the cauliflower onto one side of individual heated serving plates. Place a chop on the other side, leaning it slightly against the cauliflower. Garnish with chives 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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